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The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1885-02-27
The Commonplace Young Man.

From Harper's Bazaar.
If the commonplace young man is no.
body's ideal, neither does he disappoint
anybody, for nothing in particular is K
pected of him. But there is no non
sense about him, or only such as us
relished by the best of men," He cracks
his joke as ruthlessly over the aesthetic
humbug as over the corrupt politician;
he is au fait in lawn tennis, in croquet,
in euchre, or whist, or billiards., in the
deux temps or the county dance, in base
ball or boating, which make him popular
at picnic, or party, or country house;
he has views on all questions of the
day, and does not hesitate to express
them without the least difidence, and
apparently without the least suspicion
but that they are as sound as Plato's
and fawless as the Kohinoor. In fact
one kind and another; he a give you
any number of '~'inexact thoughts" as
Landor calls witticisms, either original
or culled; if you are a blue stocking, he
discourses of books; if a scientist, he
quotes Darwin or Tyndall, CLEANED
from the daily journals; if a sentimen-
talist. he retorts In lines from familiar
quotations" he Is not deeply read, Or
he would not be the commonplace
young man, perhaps; but he knows a
little of a great many subjects, and has
q happy faculty, as some people have
in spending money, or making a little
go a great way he adapts his CONVERSE
ton TO his company, and gossips with
those who gossip. He has some
VIGOROUSLY good qualities; he IS an ex-
cellent son and brother, generous with
his loose change, particular about his
tailor, fastidious about his sweethearts
and his company, not ashamed of his
poor relations, nor boastful to them, no
ashamed to be seen on the promenade
with a shabby friend or a plain woman.
He has no special c~onceit, but he knows
his own value in society where the fem
mime element predominates, and acts
accordingly. If he is more or less friv-
olous withal, it is possible because the
world seems to put a premium upon friv-
ollty and discounts earnestness. He
is essentially the creature of the period,
and ~reiecrsits spirit and nervous energy;
he is the normal human being, not too
good for human mattress daily mood,
with a hearty appetite and a cor
rect digestion, made for domestic
homely life, for every day YEA and
tear, not for holiday alone; and if he
does not dazzle like 1.-THE blue and white
young man" neither does he aggravate
us with the whims, the hobbies, and od-
dities of genius; he does not effect Ang-
lo-mania, nor drawl, o. bang his hair,
nor adopt eccentricities. To be sure he
will not write the coming novel, he does
nor breathe in numbers" nor compose
us symphonies, nor paint is pictures,
nor carve us statues; his atoms may
not be those of which heroes are made,
or Arctic discovers he will not weigh
the stars or calculate eclipses, or fight
microbes; yet he fills his niche; &c is a
companionable soul. and the world
could i'll afford to jog on it hout him.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1885-02-27

Every horse owner should feed q GER
tain amount of vegetables during win.
ter as regulators. Potatoes and beeta
are both good, and perhaps the cheap
est to raise or purchase. It is a good
practice to feed five or six quarts Of
these vegetables twice a wesk.
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1885-02-27

In damp cellars, roots and vegetables
should be stored in bins raised some
what from the floor, and which have
slat bottoms. Then the air can circu-
late through them, preventing the con-
tact of too much moisture. On the
other hand, If the cellar is dry, the roots
will do better stored: upon the floor,
covering them afterwards with sand,
moss or straw.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

to aflluence. II the men who earn their
bread by honest toll are true TO themselves,
If they continue to make the most OF their
opportunities, they will prevent the Euro
peonization of the country.
II is an unpleasant fact that too many
great fortunes have grown up within the
past few years. Too much Of tho wealth
produced by the labor Of the many has
found its way into the Golfers OF few
The great problem Of statecraft is to devise
means by which, without any violation Of
natural rights, the tendency Of wealth to
concentrate in great oggrcgatlons may be
checked. In the solution of this problem
the labor organizations represented in the
demonstration Of last night must necessa-
rily bear an important part.
While the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN has no
sympathy with the radical doctrines pro-
mulgatcd by some of the socialistc or com
munistic organizations that oxist In this
country especially in two or three large
cities-it has very decided opinions as to
the inalienable rights of human beings. 1t
has no hesitancy in asserting that those
rights are menaced when one man, who
never earned a dollar, gathers in few
years the life earnings Of thousands OF
his fellow citizens, and leaves the mass
intact, to be swollen TO a thousand mil.
lions in the next twenty years, II the ratio
Of increase Of the last eight years is kept
uD.
National Republican., 1885-12-11
The Men Who Toll.

The labor demonstration In this city last
evening was alike creditable in purpose and
appearance.
An army OF the true sovereigns of the
republic, the men whose labor creates
wealth and makes prosperity possible,
marching through the streets of the ma
tional capital, with no purpose imcompatl-
bic with the greatest good Of all the peo-
pie was an interesting and suggestive spec
taGlc.
No other land on earth can present such
masses Of intelligent workingmen as we
have In the United States. In no other
land is 1t so easy to pass from pinchng
poverty and hard work to wealth and case.
In no other country does labor respect IT,
self and command the respect Of capital
to such an extent us It does in this republic,
There are In this city hundreds of mechan-
ics who have accumulated handsome for
tunes by frugal industry and shrewd hus-
Jandry Of small gains. There were citizens
marching in the procession OF last evening
each Of whom could buy the worldly gear
Of hundred average dudes, including eye
glasses and canes
II Is the best characteristic Of our Amer
ican life that we have no classes, In the
European sense Of the work. The poor
man Of to-day may be the millionaire of a
day not far distant, aud his place in the
ranks Of toll may be occupied by one who
has had, and gotten rid Of, his million. Tho
condition Of the father by no means fixes
the status Of the son. There is a grand
future always possible to any honest and
industrious youth who works intelligently
toward II.
The highest honors in our republic In
politics, statesmanship, jurisprudence,
science, literature, and the arts have gener-
ally been grrsped by the sonsof poor men
very rarely, indeed, by those who were born
National Republican., 1885-12-11

From md after this date the business office
of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, will be the rooms
hitherto occupied by the Washington Post No.
9is street, second door from Tenth street.
This change is made in order to facilitate busi-
ness by bringing the composition room, press
room, and editorial rooms into closer connection
with the counting room, n result Of changes
made in the reconstruction of the building
since the fire OF July last L. w. Fox,
President and Manager
National Republican., 1885-12-11

THE people of the District of Columbia, n
population almost three times as large as
the least populous Of the family of States,
have a right TO ask and expect more con-
sidcration from the forty-nlnth than they
had from the forty-eighth Congress. The
last House neglected its obligations to this
District as palpably as IT failed to do its
duty in many other respects.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

Nor many generations ago the Old Do
minion was famed for its orators, San this
has passed away" and so has the capacity
Of most OF the people Of that state to dis
tingulsh the genuine from the spurious in
oratory This explains the popularity Of
Mr.. Daniel, who is a superb plnchbeck iml-
tation Of the old-time Virginia orator,
National Republican., 1885-12-11

THE body Of him who, but four days ago,
was the richest Of living men will be laid
in the tomb to-day. lie win be mourned
by his family and a few personal friends,
but the people al large viii neither feel nor
affect any grief no did not care TO make
his country love him
National Republican., 1885-12-11

preiudices Of ignorant bigots with delib-
crate purpose to cause trouble. II is diff
cult to reach their peculiar case with any
legal remedy under civil law, but IL there
should happen to be an outbreak the mill
tary will know whore to find them.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

THE NATIoNAL REPUBLICAN, will, In a few
days, publish in its columns directory of the
hotels and boarding houses OF Washington.
Those desiring.to avail themselves of Its advan-
,agcs will please send in their names and ad-
dresses to the business Office ofthis paper.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

SENATOR LOGAN may not be able to de-
feat combinations in all cases where Union
soldiers have been turned out to make room
for stay-at-home Democrats, but he will GER
talnly get together geat deal OF mighty
interesting reading.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

HAPPILY for Mr.. Tennyson, his fame
was secure before his later efforts appeared.
These may grieye his admirers, but can do
no permanent injury. His great efforts will
live just as long as they would II these had
not been produced.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

UNDER the new marriage law Of Pennsyl-
vania, as interpreted by one Of the learned
judges Of that state, both parties must apa
pear in person when application for IL
cense is made, 1t would be graceful con-
cession to prospective brides to permit them
to appear by proxy.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

Our British brethren expect to have an
other general election on their hands in a
few months, so indecisiye has been the cam
paign Just closed. There will be no rest
from political turmoil in the United King
dom until two or three great reforms are
effected, beginning with home rule for Ire,
Tor
National Republican., 1885-12-11

IEAsMUoH as ''ex-President" Tilden's
message could not be read in the two
houses Of Congress without discourtesy to
President Cleveland, IL is respectfully sug-
gested that 1t ought at least be read in a
joint session of the Democratic senatorial
and House catfrnses.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

HAVING accomplished more work in four
days than the House is likely oget through
in four weeks, the Senate passes from labor
TO repose, purposng to resume business on
Monday. The House will get itself together
tomorrow.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

IF there is any important question Of
public policy on which the Democratic
party is not split into angry factions, ready
to fight on short notice, pray what is the
name OF that question?
National Republican., 1885-12-11
HOIHnINa

CPRAGUE MANSION. uuR. cru AND Y SITS
- n. W., suite of = Or commuuicaiingi ~ story
corner roOms south and Unsi exposure suitable for
Member Of Congress aud family, or party Of gem
tlcmCn desiring q comfortable home and good table
de7.0t
EOR RENT-1l11 II ST. N W., ROOMS EN-
Il suite bath room l0lningi heat, gas, attend
nncc all hTstcass; suitable for Senator or Member
other rooms ut moderate rates; hTst.claSs table
board. T-ll
S1I 18TH ST. N. w.-HANDsOMELY FUR
Clf nished rooms, with or without board; ccn-
trol location near the principal hotels, dei.l2t
JDe 81 ST. n. W., TWO NICELY FUR
lOO nished, communicating rooms; front parlor
aud bedroom Oh lst GOor; terms reasonable
dC3-l2t
National Republican., 1885-12-11

II the estimates Of the executive depart
ments are verified, the federal treasury bids
fair to be as empty at the close OF President
Cleveland's administration as 1t was at
the end Of Buchanan's.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

SENATORS and representatives arriving in
the city nrc respectfully requested to send
notice of their arrival and their Washington
addresses TO tho Office of the NATIONAL RE
National Republican., 1885-12-11

IT is the province of the Ruler Of Nations
to educe positive good from seeming evil.
Hence Democratic disagreements rlpen
into factonal fights only to eventuate in
Republican triumphs.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

PosTeFFIoE brokerage is an infant indus
try that flourishes without the nurturing of
San oppressive and odlous war tariff" This
infant was unknown prior to the eve of re-
National Republican., 1885-12-11

Two OR three Mormon editors in
Utah have, for some time, been exerting
themselves to stir up strife, If any killing
'1idsto beitlono these scOundrels will be
ICspopeble. They work on the passions aud
National Republican., 1885-12-11
FRIDAY, DECEMBER Ii.


Amusements'
AIpAroH's--"Sibcrin."
EATroYAI.-Jcfcrson
FopD's-"A Night OF"
HEROES 's--"Mikado."
DIME MusEuM--Edwin Lang and company.
CopnouE-Ella Martync and company.
WAsurSeToS RISK-Ninth and X. /. avenue
EST. RiNK-FInest skating surface in the city.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

Ir the Democracy would show half the
energy in paying that 1t displayed in caus-
ing the national debt its record would be
materially improved.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

WHAT is the matter with the reformed
postal serviceP Absconding postmasters
are turning up in numbers unheard of be-
fore the "rascalsn were "turned out"
National Republican., 1885-12-11

THE revolution in Mexico is small
affair, but It ought to be expunged very
speedily. If neglected 1t will grow.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

In the special committee on rules of the
House Mr.. Randall is to 5. This is worse
than the to 7of which Mr.. Randalls party
cherishes SO many pleasant memories.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

THE Presidents steady increase in weight
attcsts the extent Of his distress at the
scolding Of the free traders.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

THERE are irreveront Democrats at the
capitol who speak of the President as "not
a Democrat, but Randallite."
National Republican., 1885-12-11

THIS Congress ought to adopt posta
telegraphy, but there is not much hope that
It will do anything half so sensible.
National Republican., 1885-12-11
Mirrors.


We find II impossible to enumerate all Of
our styles, the assortment being so very
large.
Plush Hand Mirrors, beveled glass, at 39c.
Size SxS, Mt Zoe.
Metal-frame Mirrors, size Sx9, at 75c.
A handsome Beveled-glass Mirror, at
S2.4S; would be cheap at SO.
Combination, Plush, and Metal-frame
Mirrors Ia high novelty, at S4.4S.
Extra heavy Beveled-glass Mirrors, circu-
lar shape, at 50. 5.9S, worth $3.50.
Large Plush Mirrors, hand-painted, 1914.
Imported Carved-wood Mirrors, at 1928.
Fancy Willow Ware.
Sewing Baskets, at 80, 4s, and SOC.
Sewing Baskets, satin-quilted cushions,
at 40, so, and 60c.
Scrap Baskets, plain and fancy, at popu-
lar prices.
Work Baskets on Stands, oil colors and
designs.
Artificial Plants and Flowers for Deco
rating Purposes.
Jardineres, with plants, at 99c, 81 1.4S,
$1.9S, and $2.4S.
Baskets Of Choice Flowers from 81 .4s and
up. Designs never seen before in this city.
Christmas Cards.
Compare Our Prices is All I'VE Ask.
A choice assortment at 3, 10, Is, and CSC.
Exclusive and large designs at Al, "a, and
csc.
Cards, with natural flowers, at 10, 25,
and 44c.
s.--
National Republican., 1885-12-11

AN amicablc arrangement between Glad
stone and Parnell is not improbable.
National Republican., 1885-12-11
BUSINESS CARDS!
UTEDICAL.

El IN oNLY-A NEW, QUICK, PERMANENT,
Il absolutely certain cure for lost or failing man.
hood, BENEFITS within day; cures usually within
month. No qnUCkeryi simple, scientific, Full
explanation, many references, aud indisputable
pr'ofs mailed under seal, free. Address THE
ERIE MEDICAL COMPANY, Buffalo, N, "
l ! Self neyelopment or the Female Bust aud
Form.n CoioIed Anatomical plate, full explana.
ton medical opinions &c, mailed (sealed) for 10
eeents. Addrefs p o. DRAWER l79, Buffalo,
National Republican., 1885-12-11
Toilet Boxes

or good quality Plush (comb and brush
flttings), exclusive styles, at $1.98.
Extra fine quality Plush Boxes, including
comb, brush, and hand glass, at $2.4S.
tails, imported fittings, at $44s; would be
cheap at $3.50.
Portfolios Of fine Morocco Leather, differ
ent designs, at 25c.
Infants Plush Sets, handsomely fur
nished, at $1.9s.
Large Plush Cases, fine ivory fitting (large
mirror), at $11.9S.
A large assortment In imported Boxes OF
Alligator and Russia Leather at lowest
prices.
Don't fail to examine our Hand-painted
Combination Boxes.
National Republican., 1885-12-11
The near approach Of Christmas finds
THE BON MARCIE

preparation, variety,
dsWIn tbe elected
National Republican., 1885-12-11
Whisk Holders.

Plush whisk Holders, embossed flower
work at Is, 54, 80, and Csc.
Antique Bronze Whisk Holders, with at
tachable thermometers, at 75c; in various
designs.
Hand-worked Parasina Whisk Holders
(high noveltles), at SAC.
National Republican., 1885-12-11
BUSyNEss CHAYCES.

A RARE OPPORTUNITY Is OFFERED FOR
~ live man with 81 OOu to engage In the whole
sale aud retail butter business trade already oy
tRllshrd OF u 600 q month. Address BUTTER
AND EGGs, Republican Once. dell'3t
National Republican., 1885-12-11
Plush Boxes.

Plush Work Boxes. imported fittings, at
G9c; worth $1.25.
National Republican., 1885-12-11
Wall Pockets and Towel Racks
In endless variety.


Plush Albums, Cabipet slze, at 49, 08, and 81 10
Plush Albums, with notices and extension locks,
at s1.0S.
Plush Albums satin flower cover, white and dark
leaves, at S2.24, S2.4S, up TO 40.
bOO Morocco Leather Albums, at 21 and zoe.
Leather Albums, cabinet size, at ODci would be
cheap at LAB.
Alligator Albums, padded, Mt DOC.
Fine All-leather Albums (extension clasps) ut
Ceiiuloid.top Albums, satin figures, ut Elsa.
National Republican., 1885-12-11

A large line of Unbreakable Dolls, at 10, 20, 80,
and 4Sc.
magnificent assortment Comprising 10 styles)
OF Dolls at 26c each.
Wax Dolls, large size, at 4s, 8S, and 0Sc.
Dressed Dolls, unbreakable ut 50c; worth CSC.
Fine quality Kid Bodies and Bisque Heads, at 0S,
TS, so, and Csc.
Large and handsome dolls, sleeping eyes, moving
heads, at s110, s13S, and s1.d9,
National Republican., 1885-12-11
For RENT-HOUsEs.

Il cellar corner Of LIST and sts. 8. f.; convenient
to the Capitol $50 per month, in advance; newly
pnpered and painted. GA
National Republican., 1885-12-11
W1NTED---ROOlfs.

yXTANrED-To RENT A GOOD, wBLLFUR-
w nlshed houset will buy furniture II price suits
Address HOUSE, Republican ONCE. 3-14
National Republican., 1885-12-11

TOR RENT-FINE, LARGE, WELL-FUR-
II nlshed double parlors, st~noor; bay window;
central TO cars and Departments; suitable for Con-
gresham; caterer In the house. 0l3 q st, N. w.
IIOR RENT-222 2D ST. N. Il. (NEAR THE
Il Capitol, nicely furnished rooms, with table
board; terms reasonable. 7-ocl-u
National Republican., 1885-12-11

yNANTED-DY HUSBAND AND WIFE, TWO
w communicating rooms on I'd floor price about
$40; or board with room at $50 per month. Address
f., care Letter-Carrier No. 2. 4-14
NANTED-FURNIsHED ROOMS IN A PRI
w vate family by n single gentleman. Address
ntntlnr II Id Rnnnhllnnn llIicR. al
National Republican., 1885-12-11
WINTED-HELP.

UrANTED-A GOOD COOK WHO CAN DO
TO help her In washing and to do chamberwork;
good references required, and parties must live In
the house nights. Inquire at 2OO1 st. n. W.,
cor Conn, ave, 2-N
National Republican., 1885-12-11
W1yTED---HOUSES.

yGTANTED - A FIRsT.CLAss COOK; ALSO
w a boy to waah dishes and make hilRself use
full. Apply Immediately at oOS 20. n. w. 2.lt
National Republican., 1885-12-11

EoR RENT-1O16 18TH ST. N. W., NEAR
It Arlington Hotel-Elegnntly furnished parlor,
library, and bedroom, LIST noori piano and private
bath; parlor and bedrooms, I'd door; also single
rooms; herdics pass the door; eligible location for
members OF Congress. 7-nO6-1m
National Republican., 1885-12-11

EOR RENT--1444 N ST. N. wa 3-STORY
Il brick and basement, newly papered and painted,
and complete in all the modern improvements. Ap-
Nv
National Republican., 1885-12-11

ANTED-A WOMAN FOR GENERAL
w housework, washing aud ironing; also, girl
for dining room and chamberwork. Apply az 2is
National Republican., 1885-12-11
PEHSnN.fL.

JIOR USEFUL HOLIDAY GOODS GO To J. Il.
It YOuNGS, T30 eth ST.; blankets, comforts,
Cloaks; you con save time and money. dell.3t
National Republican., 1885-12-11

THE BEST TURKISH AND RUSSIAN BATHS
hath good ventilation, large pool an experienced
corps Of champooors (3 male and . femnlel. Salts
faction guaranteed. Ladies' days, Monday and
Friday del1-Ot
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

OF its existence by duh pain or sharp
twnges in the right side, or beneath the
dexter shoulder-blade, accept the re-
minder as a warning, and regulate the
organ without loss of time by the use OF
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The above
symptoms are usually accompanied by
yellowness of the skin, constipation,
furred tongue, disorder Of the stomach,
sick headache and morning nausea. But
a reform is promptly instituted by the
Btters, the best possible substitute for
calomel, blue pill, and other super-po-
tent and hurtful drugs enormously des-
ignated as remedies for billousness. APP
petite and digestion are restored, and
the bowels resume activity, when an Inn
petus is given to the functions Of health
by this sterling anti-billous medicine,
which also has the effect Of enriching
and purifying the circulation and forth
flying the system against malarial infec-
ton in air or water. Ii Ia also highly
beneficial for rheumatism, kidney and
bladder troubles.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

Grating as the blessed sunshine upon the
broad earth. A cheerful girl complain
ing Of indigestion is an anomaly. In
happy woman an evil mind is impossl-
BILE. The morbid mind breeds dyspepsia;
the unhappy disposition begets wicked
thoughts rs a general rule, and not vice
versa. A cheerful spirit is the best med
icine In the world. A pleasant-faced
physician effects more cures by his pres
ence than by his prescriptions. Low
spirits nh more graves than disease and
blithe spirits make life one continuous
picnic. Cleanliness Ia next to godliness,
but cheerfulness il natures own elixir
vitae"
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

The San Marcos Sunday-school AS
sembly and Summer Institute Is now In
session at San Marcos, and will continue
until the 3lst Of August. Daily lectures
on literary, religious and scientific sub
iects and popular instruction In Sunday
school and educational work constitute
the programme of exercises. The Chau-
tauqua grounds are beautifully located
on Chautauqua Hill about one-fourth OF
II mile from the town OF San Marcos &.
sparkling fountains. artistic rock works,
MI Aquarium, a splendid pavilion lent
well seated and lighted, rustic seats,
and cool shady retreats are among the
comforts and attractions. All railroads
have put on sale for the next twenty
DAYS excursion tickets to this delightful
retreat at one and one-third fare, or two
cents per mile, for the round trip. good
for fifteen days. EXcursionists can leave
San Antonio and return In the afternoon
Of the same day II desired.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1885-08-18

THE Chicago News says: ave notice
that the Troy Times drops into the
laconio to remark that good and healthy
girls are almost always cheerful With
equal truth and more point may it be
said that cheerful girls are almost al
ways good and healthy, 1t is very easy
Tor good and healthy girl to be cheer
full. Her cheerfulness is little credit TO
her. She can't help it.. But the girl
who is good and healthy because she is
cheerful commands our admiration and
respect. May she never suffer a relapse.
Few people place sufficient store upon
cheerfulness as the best possible panaoea
for bodily ailments. Its effect upon the
physical and moral condition is as inyig-