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Richland beacon., 1885-05-30
Programme for the Removal of
POStmaSterS.
Special to The Times-ncmocrat.


Washington, May IS. Within the
past few weeks 5000 letters have
been received by the Postmaster
General. A majority of these are
applications for office, and the re-
maindcr are charges against incum-
bcnts, chiefly in responcc TO Col Villas
confidential circular. 1t is noticed,
however that nearly all of these latter
cminate from the North, East AMI
West, and that practically none come
from the South. The postmaster
General finds it strange that his
Southern correspondents do not APP
proach the subject in apractical way,
by furnishing some grounds upon
which removals can be based, as indi-
Gated in his confidential circular aforc-
said. To be sure, il may be replied
that the circular was not intended
for the South, and that the Southern
people had no linking as to how
they should proceed. The fact re-
mains, however, that, directly or in
directly, the country is now aware of
the programme to be pursued, and
the department expects people to con-
form thereto in the future. 1t seems
to be quite useless to forward appli-
cations for appointments unless they
are accompanied by charges and proof
sufficient to justify the creation of
vacancy in the office in question.
Richland beacon., 1885-05-30
The Liberty Bell.

A good deal of patriotism has been
evoked by the proposition to appro.
private something from the city treas
ury toward honoring tie occasion of
returning to Philadelphia the famous
Revolutionary relic known as the
Liberty Bell. 1t has been proposed
to expend 5000 on the event, and
several of our papers have waxed
very wroth and very virtuous over
the extravaganza. There are two
ways of regarding the old rclic-onc
realistic, the other sentimental. In
the former point of view, the bell is
nothing but old junk; i'll the latter it
is memory,a relic, an emblem. As
it is borne by, why does the thought
full man stand with uncovered head
and somn mcin: Because, perhaps, he
is calculating how much it would sell
for at two cents a pound? No. be-
cause his memory recalls the echoes
that over century ago,it went forth
tc awaken a new civilization; because
his Imagination is busy with a
shadowy host long since dusty, but
once STIRRED in ACTIVITY and energy
by the pealing clangor of that very
bell; because that now voiceless wit
ness is the embodiment of histo-
ry-a history of grandcst heroism.
But we arc poor,say the reformcrs,
our streets are disgrace, aur teachers
are not paid. five are too poor to
respond to courtesy which was ex.
tended to US by sister city with no
niggard hand, we ought to not have
invited it; our streets must be improve
ed by general system of economy,
not BY single picayunish fit of mean>
ness; our school can teach no lesson
Inorehonorable and more valuable than
one of patriotism.
Richland beacon., 1885-05-30
COlOred Wedding in Slavery
Times.
Woe,lford Sun.


Thomas NJ. Field has written out
from memory description Of a colored
wedding under the old regime which
he says used to be related with gusto
by Maj. Herman Bowman: A tall,
dignilied and clerical dressed looking
negro (Tom Menzies), officiating, said
in pompous tones:
"Silsnce in dis emily. Hore is a
couple who have walked out tonight,
wishing to be jined in and ,bro' love,
and wishing all dem dat have any-
thing twixt dem come forward and
speak now; if not. let dem hold der
peace now and forever more.
wants every ear to hear, and every
heart to enjoy.
"Mr. Irwin johnson, whomsoever
stands lastly by your left side, do you
take her for your beloved wife, to wait
on her through sickness and through
health, safe and be safe. loving and
believing, holy and be holy; do y. n
love her mother, do you love her faith
er, do you love her sister, do you love
her brothers, and, above all, do you
love God de best? Answer, l do.
miss Mary Jones, whomsoever
stands so tasty by your right eide, 60
you take for your loving husband, to
wait on him, through health and
through confliction, through affection
and conviction, safe and be safe, holy
and be holy; do you love his mother,
do you love bis father. do you love his
father, do you love his master, do you
love bis mistress; but above all, do
you love God the best? Answer, |
do.
al command you. Mr.. Irwin, to hold
Miss Mary so lastly by de right hand,
and 10y authority pronounce you both
to be man and wife. by the command.
ments of God. What God jines to.
gether let not man 'sunder.
1--WE shall hope and trusting through
God and His 'Pos,les tina: you may
live right. and that you may die right,
now and forevernore. Now. Mr..
Jim. s'lute your bride. Let US sing
him.
Plunged in gulc of dark despair" etc,
Richland beacon., 1885-05-30
CITY STEAM SAW MILL
AMP
SHINCle FAL TORY

MONROE. .............L LOUISIANA
AElNG taken charge of the above Mil
i l. the business will be continued in the
'ame Of CHAs. A. DowNKY. All orders will
De promptly and carefully filed. Lumber o.
all dimension will be shipped on order, either
by steamboat or railroad. The best qualit,
eff CYPRESS and PINE LUMBER cuaran,
ed. large supply of Cypress Shingles
constantly On hand at reasonable prices. A
planning machine is attached to the mill. and
all orders for dressed lumber will be promp,
ly filled. Mr. L. T,che is my authorized
agents AT Rayville, and all orders left with
them will DO promptly attended TO.
CHAS. A. DOWNEv
Rayville, La, Jan. /, lsS5.-ly.
Richland beacon., 1885-05-30
THE HIGHLAND BEACON
FOR 1885

be as interesting attractive entertaining and useful to
the communt in general and its subscribers and their
families III particular athc financial means intellectual
ability earnest effort Ad industry of the proprietor can
possibly make it; but as it. requires
Richland beacon., 1885-05-30
MON EY

carry the enterprise and dependent pub,
lie patronage for the money! earnestly appeals to the bus
of the parish who feel any interest pride in the
success of their
National Republican., 1885-11-06

(tAN ANY ONE IN THE CITY OF WASHING
" ton give employment to q man for his vctuals7
Address WILLIAM MESSENGER, Bowie Post
Office. Prince George County, Md, nDO.3t
National Republican., 1885-11-06
The Wise Mug.
An Open Statement

AS the daring burglar becomes
reckless with success until his
captureis only o question of time,
so little by little the screws of
high prices for Fine Clothing
have been frightened on the poo
pie of Washington, until they
have become restive under the
pressure. The Golden q a g | o
Clothing Company saw tho time
was ripe to step in and rid the
public Of this incubus of exao-
tion. Our aim is not to amass q
fortune nor "Build a Castle in
Spain" in few years, but to
build up q reputable business
based on thu principles of equity
Justice between man and m iii.
AS evidence Of our good inten-
tions we quote a few prices which
we think will interest you. We
have just opened an elegant line
Of Children's Plated Suits, we'll
made, strong, and durable, from
4 to IL years of age, at $3.50 A
complete line of Overcoats for
Children Of same ago at $3.50. In
Suits for Boys who wear long
pants, say from II to II years, we
have a superb stock, ranging in
price from S5 for Suit or Over
coat up to 818. In separate Pants
our prices range from Sl.25 up
We wish to say right here we
keep the finest goods known to
the trade at proportionately low
prices, but our cheaper grades
are made with care and atten-
ton, so that they are inferior to
the finest only in quality OF ma
terial. We have Mems Suits from
$3.50 to S39; Overcoats from 81
to $40; in separate Trou sers we
have 1000 pairs, ranging from
$3.50 up to $40, in every kind
and patti IN. In elegance and
style our goods stand alons. AS
to price we invite competition.
A nobby thing is the Reefing
Jacket and Vest, made of Chin
chilla. They do away with the
necessity of an overcoat, and are
preferred by some on that ac-
count. We have them in several
grades and colors. The Norfolk
that negligee garment SO popular
with young men-finds a large
representation in our stock. In
fact, if you want anything in the
Clothing line combining tone,
elegance, style, and lowness OF
price, visit
National Republican., 1885-11-06
ABOUT PEOPLE.

SENATOR EyARTs will leave this morning for
New York.
SENATOR EvARTs has rented the residence at
the northeast corner of Eighteenth and /
streets
SENATOR sEwELL, of New Jersey, and sena-
tor Hawley, of Hartford, Conn, arrived ut
Wizards yesterday evening.
IIOS. JorN A. MORRIS, Of New York, Gen. II
l.. Abbot, L. s. A., aud Hon. Burr W. Jones' Of
Madison, Wis., are at the EObltt.
MAJ. LEWIS MORRILL,, 7th cavalry, has been
ordered to report for examination before re-
firing bOard at Governors island N. \.
MEDICAL INSPECTOR DAVID KIHDLEBER FER,
o. s. A., has been granted a leave of absence
until June 80, 1886, with permission TO go
abroad.
CHIEF ESGINEER ALBERT w. MORLEY has
been detached from the advisory board and
ordered to duty at the Morgan iron works
New York, In connection with the new cruisers
National Republican., 1885-11-06

A distinguished member of the geological
survey, who went out to the National Yellow
stone Park with Prot. Hague's party, has got.
ten himself into serious difficulty out there.
He Is very fond of sport and one day went out
cunning. Somewhere within the confines of
the park he run across buffalo and proceeded
TO shoot him. The park is well supplied with
game, but 1t is all protected by q law which Is
In force all the year around. II Is intended by
the government that tho park shall be kept up
in its native state, as far a. possible, just as
long as 1t can be, and that the game shall not
be slain or chased away. The learned geolo-
glst went back to camp and reported his
success with the gun. but MS soon as
the information that he had shot q buffalo
reached the officers of the park he was put un.
der arrest Soon after he was arraigned aud
fined. This did not satisfy the superintendent
OF the park and he preferred charges against
the scientist, and 1t Is believed that he Will be
dismissed from the government service. Men
connected with the geological survey say the
arraignment of Prof Hague's man is persecu-
tion; that IL the buffalo had been shot by II cow
boy or almost anybody else except distin-
guished employe of the government residing
In Washington no attention would have been
paid to 1t, but that the punishment of this man
Is intended to impress upon the people here
about Congress that the law is being executed
in the national park very vigorously.
National Republican., 1885-11-06
CIVIL SERVICE CHANGES.

The President yesterday made the following
appointments: Dorman B. Eaton to be civil
service commissioner. vice L. ID. Thoman; VIM.
Foxcm, of Michigan, register OF the land of.
flee at Detroit; L. l.. Carson, Of Texas, Indian
agent at the Ouray agency, Utah: l.. o. Knapp.
OF New Mexico, receiver of public moneys at
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The Acting Secretary OF the Treasury yester.
day made the following appointments in the
lighthouse service Peter Clarissc TO be acting
assistant keeper at Southwest Pass, and DclOs
Hayden to be acting assistant keeper ut Cleye.
land Breakwater, Ohio.
The President yesterday appointed the fol.
lowing named presidential postmnsters: w. s.
Ilammaker at Findlay, Ohio vice l.. q. DE
Wolfe suspended; G. NJ Shelley, Kansas City,
Mo-. vice r. S. Case, commission expired.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

cilious sucer on his mug gives place to a
grin of anguish everybody else rejo!ccs.
The ordinary virtues Of Christian charity
and humane commisoration are suspended
when the Mugwump comes TO grief" All
this is true, and Uncle Dana might have
added that the Mugwump doesn't seem to
care nickel what people think Of him so
long as he is permitted to sit up nights and
stay at home on Sundays, so as to bave
ample time to admire his own moral gran
National Republican., 1885-11-06

IT neither Just nor polite to condemn the
new civil service commissioners In advance
Of any action on their part. 1t is true they
have not been identified with this reform in
the past, but they may possibly do as well
as II they had been talking reform and
skirmshing between parties for twenty
years. Give them fair chance, anyhow.
National Republican., 1885-11-06
Improving Grand Army Hall.

For some timepa extensive alterations and
improvements have been In operation at
Grand Army of the Republic Hall, corner of
Ninth and d streets, and the hall now presents
Il very neat and handsome appearance, com.
pairing fayOrably with other public halls of
neat paper, and the woodwork painted and
grained, and when lighted up with the i'm.
proved gas fixtures has bright, cheerful
aspect. 4 new platform, two feet high, eN-
constructed. The floor has been scraped, oiled,
wAXed, and now presents n highly polished APP
pearance-in place OF the old carpet removed.
the many other minor details Of additions the
hall will be ranked as first class and the
Grand Army boys are proud of their temple.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

Bishop SHARP should not encourage his
Mormon brethren to hope for any compro-
mise on the question Of polygamy. There
will be no let-up in the 'persecutlon of the
saints" until the last of them has followed
the example set by Bishop Sharp when he
made an unconditional surrender to avoid
being sent to prison.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

SATURDAY is the great purchasing day Of
the week Saturday night the masses make
purchases. Merchants keep their establish
ments open until 10 o'clock. These facts
are sufficient TO demonstrate that Saturday
morning is the best time in the week on
which to advertise.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

IT is believed that, II occasion demands
such action, the Democratic protection con-
tingent in the next House Of Representa-
tive will show not only longer but more
aggressive front than was displayed by Mr.
Randall and his associates in the last House.
when they stamped the life out of the Nor
Tison horizontal scheme.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

1T pleases Uncle Dana, in the happy
mood in which he finds himself in this post
election season, to discourse learnedly and
from the rich fruitage of his own experience
upon the Mugwump. Uncle Dana says
and he remembers the bleak November days
of just one year ago--that "nobody plties the
Mugwump when he is in sorrow. Nobody's
blood warns toward him in the hour of his
defeat aud humiliation. When the super
National Republican., 1885-11-06

w ANTED-A MAN OF STEADY HABITS;
w must he n good bartender; salary, 400 per
month. Address ALLISON, Republican Office.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

~ HAD not thought about it in this
respect" was the suggestive remark of Mr..
Hendricks when asked II the New York re-
suit meant an Endorsement Of the ad-
ministration. The wicked suspicion will
force it's way sometimes into deprayed soul
that Mr.. Hendricks does not anXiously and
prayerfully desire to have the front end of
the administration indorsed.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

FROM the character and size of the cuts
which adon many Of our exchanges we ln-
fer that the Democracy are taking their
Thanksgiving rations out in political
poultry. 1t has happened to that party al
most invariably since 1856 that its jublla-
tion has come in 'ofr years. There was Il
slight break or crack in 1884, but the regu-
lar course Of events will be resumed in 1873.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

IT was a distinguished party that sat
down to the dinner given at Wizards
on Wednesday night in honor Of the birth
day OF the miSado, But the presence Of
"hs daughter-in-law-elec with her cata-
logue of incompatible physical graces,
would have added to the enjoyment of the
happy occasion.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

THE circuit court at Cincinnati, in a sonnd
opinion delivered by Judge Cox, sustlins
the petition fora maudamus in the election
cases. This will prevent the Issue OF certl-
hcatcs to Democratic candidates for the
state senate who were "eloctedn by the
most rascolly frauds ever attempted in any
northern state.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

If such Yankee invention as Thanks
giving day should happen to be observed in
Mississippi, the Democrats of that state
ought not to forget to render thanks for
that peculiarly happy state Of affairs in
their commonwealth which enables the mi
nority to stay at home on election day and
yet beat the majority.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

THE great success of Col. Lamont as am
bassador of the President to the bosses in
New York should suggest his employment
in high ambassadorial enterprises. For in
stance, Ambassador Lamont might be sent
to Madrid to inaugurate negotiations for
the purchase of the Gem of the Antilles.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

THE Philadelphia Record argues that the
federal patronage in Pennsylvania was a
hindrance rather than help to the Demo-
Gratis. 1t says their candidates were loaded
with the inimical support and. friendship of
the congressional syndicate, who, in dictat-
ing the changes made in federal offices, had
incurred the resentment Of the rank and
file Of the party.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

Mr., HENDRIoKs's Endorsement of Mr..
Edgerton for civil service commissioner
should not be held as proof positive that
Mr.. Z. will not be faithful In the discharge
Of his duties according to the law. If the
President stands squarely up to the law it
will be carried out.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

If Cyrus w. Field decides that the Andre
statue must be rebuilt he will probably
luy site for II on the Canada side of the
line. A statue to Andre seems too much
like reflection on Washington to be quite
an acceptable contribution to our public art
DISPLAYS.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

MINISTER Cox needn't have gone to Con-
stantinople to "study coal oil frauds" lie
had an opportunity while in this city to
study the most finished specimen Of that
kind Of fraud ever discovered. 1t was
chilled Lewis
National Republican., 1885-11-06

THE Washington Critics cartoon, "The
Lost Mugwumps," copy of Van Thoren's
"Lost Dogs" with the heads of Schurz and
Curtis substituted for the originals, is one
OF the best things of its kind that has ap-
peared for many months.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

MEssRs. DANA, Pulitzer, and Dorsheimer
could well afford to treat themselves to a
serenade, or even a modest banquet. And
1t would be rather neat and graceful thing
to send card to Brother Curtis In order
that he, too, may be happy yet.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

THE National Gazette, at Berlin, is trying
to bully Spain into hasty settlement Of
the zap difficulty, The Germans should
remember that there is but one way in
which 1t can be settled without costing
Alfonso his crown.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

SECRETARY LAMAR is right In deploring
every "eiTort to give sectional tendency
to political contests" This evil is avoided
in his state by having the ''polltical con
tests" constructed on the jug-handlc princl-
ple--all ON one side.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

SECRETARY WHITNEY will, Of course,
complete the vessels ordered by the last
Congress, and show what a reform admin
istratlon can do in the way of naval con
struction, before any other ships are pro-
vided for by act Of Congress.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

"Fanchon, the Cricket" was most accop!ably
rendered last night to crowded audience.
Every person present seemed to be perfectly
satisfied, as laughter, tears, and frequent 10 4
applause fully testified. "FanchOn," afternoons
ana evenings, will mi the week, and doubtless
the house as well, on each occasion,
National Republican., 1885-11-06

ONLY two or three days ago hundred
Democratic organs were gleefully shouting
"The civil service commission is dead" IN
stead Of a funeral 1t appears to be resump.
tion Of business at the old stand.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

THE detectives have not yet got the s2O,-
eco stolen from the Metropolitan Banks
messenger, but they have on hand superb
lot Of clews, aud are in daily receipt Of
additional supplies.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

No. IT is not the "black horse cavalry
that is heard prancing and neighing in the
woods Of old Virginia. The mistake arises
from the number and agility of the clark
horses" training for a dash into the sena.
forinl field
National Republican., 1885-11-06

THE election being over, the Democrats
will have no more use for the memory Of
Gen. Grant till the next campaign. Then
the tears will begin to flow again, even If
onions cost five dollars bushel.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

Count VoN MUNSTER, the new German
minister to France, delivered yesterday a
large invoice of Emperor Williams alTec-
ton for the French republic.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

by the register, but the first reform should
lie the condemnation and sale to junk
dealers Of some hundred tons, more or lc1s,
of fusclcss old books and documents that are
lipiOus
National Republican., 1885-11-06

economical, cost what 1t may. 1t is such
an enthusiastic reformer that 1t don't mind
expending dollar occasionally to prevent
The waste Of dime.
National Republican., 1885-11-06
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9.


ALBAuGHs-"M Blossom"
EArIoSAL-Mr. and Mrs. ". J. Florence.
FoRD's-The Days.
HERZoGs--Jcnnic Calcf
DINE NusEuM-Gray and stephens.
CoMIQuE-Narictics.
WASHINGTON RINK-Ninth and r. l. avenue.
Est. RISK-Fncst skating surface in the city.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

UTANTED-A BOY; ONE WHO Is WILLING
w TO work and can bring good references. Ap.
ply Mt I34 eth st, 30
National Republican., 1885-11-06

FITz LEE's victory will not, In the long
run, be more beneficial to his state than
were the victories Of his distinguished
uncle.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

THE great prize in New York was a scat
in the United States Senate. The Demo-
Gratis didn't get half so near it us Moses did
TO the promised land.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

IT appears, as a result of careful inquiry,
that the Maryland Republicans staid at
home on Tuesday for the generous purpose
Of letting Mr.. Higgins get vlndicatlon.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

INCIDENTALLY referring to the Demo-
cratic successes Of last Tuesday, we may be
permitted to inquire If Mr. Eustls didn't
have hand in the business?
National Republican., 1885-11-06

IT is now pretty evident that the Senate
must be Republican till the end of the pres.
ent presidential term, at all events.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

THE sultan is going on with extensive
and expensive military and naval prepara-
tions as II he had one of Monte Cristo's
letters Of 'uAlimited credit"
National Republican., 1885-11-06

1T is not brave or manly to contradict
such statements Of fact in Gen. Grants
book as do not reflect in the slightest degree
on any human being, living or dead.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

Mr.. PARNELL's protest against the sclec-
lion Of Callan for reelection to the COM
mons will put deadly blight on that gen.
tleman's hopes and aspirations.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

New YORK merchants are still unhappy
over the Irregularities and uncertainties of
sundry foreign mail routes. These gentle
men want brand of reform that is not on
National Republican., 1885-11-06

is the most ludicrous result of his success
thus far recorded.
National Republican., 1885-11-06

IT would be well enough TO have fire.
proof store rooms or vaults constructed in
the Treasury Department, as recommended
National Republican., 1885-11-06

or course it was a victory for Tammany
and reform
National Republican., 1885-11-06
For REST-ROOJrs.

Lon RENT-42l Arm sT. II. W., NEAR NEW
II Pension ONCE, large, nicely furnished front
room; heat and gas; also, large-si1e hall room.