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National Republican., 1886-11-17

The Philadelphia North american advo-
Gates the repeal Of the sugar duties instead
OF the tobacco and whisky tax. The res-
sons advanced are: First, that the tobacco
tax, like that on Intoxicating liquors, tends
to discourage the use Of a pemicious arti-
Gle; second, that tho repeal OF the sugar
duty would benefit the whole people, while
only part would be benefited by remov-
ing the tobacco tax: third, that the income
from the tobacco tax is not sufficient to
effect the needed reduction In surplus rev.
enues; fourth, that the repeal Of the sugar
duties would stop the mouths Of objectors
like Henry George, who point to it as au
instance Of q tariff duty collected from all
the people for the benefit of few; and,
fifth, that the repeal Of the duty on sugar
can be so managed as to secure to this
country the commerce Of the countries
south Of us. The Philadelphia Record
which is the ablest OF all the free trade
newspapers in discussing ques ions relating
to the revenues-states the iUerican'S po-
sitlcn and says:
There is no doubt that when the Protection.
lists shall be confronted with the task OF deal
ing with the unwieldy Treasury surplus the
first Jonah they will throw overheard will be
the sugar planter. The snPer tax yields
greater revenue than any other single tax, and
there is hut a small percentage of plunder In it
for monopolles, and none at all for northern
mCnOpolies
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, for good
reasons heretofore stated, is not in favor Of
continuing the tobacco excise, but would
cheerfully consent to the placing OF sugar
on the free list. The present duty is an
enormous general tax for the benefit Of a
small section and comparatively few people.
OF course "strlctly revenue tariff would
impose heavy additional duty on sugar
and would propose to raise good many
millions from tea and coffee.
National Republican., 1886-11-17

IL vindication Of the noble industry OF
the honest cow, her friends, with commend
able pride, show the figmes to prove that
the value of the butter, cheese, and milk
produced in the United States in the single
year Of 1854 was $5OO,OOO,OOO and the value
of dairy products aggregated something
like s1OO,OO0,OOO more than the entire wheat
crop of the country was worth,
National Republican., 1886-11-17

UNLIKE some of its contemporaries, the S'dr
does not believe in trumpeting its own enter
prise at all times and on the slightest possible
pretext.-NCiG York star.
There's where you are little of. Events
have shown that the sure and speedy way
to great success in journalism in Gotham is
TO devote the editorial page to "trumpeting
your own enterprise" and to rake the slums
for news.
National Republican., 1886-11-17

Is no individual once could the peculiar
qualifications Of women be OF more servic to
the people than in the board Of educalion,-
Nttr York niJunc.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN has no doubt
that the interests of public instruction
would be promoted by the appointment of
a number Of properly qualified women to
serve on the school board of this city.
National Republican., 1886-11-17

THE New York Tiucs' Washington dis
patches give the report OF an "lllinois
Democrat" to the effect that Carter Harri-
son and Cook county Democrats were re-
sponsible for Col. Morrison's defeat, aud
made up a fund of 5000 to bring it about.
The Times pointedly suggests that the
colonel must be pretty hard man to beat,
judging by the number of men and factions
who, by their own account, were engaged
in beating him.
National Republican., 1886-11-17
The E,timates Submitted.

The estimates already submitted to the ap-
populations committee by the Treasury De-
partment Include estimates for public works
rivers and harborS), for the bureau of enyrav-
ing and printing, for the revenue muriu9 SER
vice. for the signal service, Tor the life.slving
service, the coast survey, and for the public
land service. These estimates are all In the
form of printed proof slips. The regular book
of estimates will be ready for distribution
about the LIST of December. II Is understood
that the naval estimates are Sl000 900 less than
the estimates for last year.
National Republican., 1886-11-17
A civil servIco InvostIpntIon.

II is probable that the civil service commits
sloners will proceed TO Philadelphia Mon
doy next, TO begin an Investigation into the
charges made against Postmaster Harrlty, by
the Pennsylvania Civil Service Reform ASso-
citation. Commissioner Edgerton was aversc to
ordering the investigation, and II is doubtful
II he will attend the hearing in Philadelphia
In addition 10 the formal charges against the
postmaster, preferred by the Civil Service Re.
form Association, several other communiCa.
tions bearing upon the subject have been
received by the commissioners
National Republican., 1886-11-17

ITOrE springs eternal in the poets breast
Here is Rollln NJ Squire hoping with all
his might and main that Editor George
Washington Childs Of the Philadelphia
Lcdgcr, will be elected mayor Of that city,
in which event Squire expects to succeed
Mr.. Childs as obituary poet of the Leiger.
National Republican., 1886-11-17
Fonrth CInss Postmastera ArpoInted.

The Postmaster General yesterday appointed
the following named fourth class postmasters:
L. D. Warren, Lynne, N. H.; A. N, Hartman,
EGTh isaqGTGk nIdS y H II RrT:nt Gh9dwieS
Flats, n. Y; James Aherard, West Falls, n. y;
John II. Dick, Glendale Ford, Pa; g.. A.
Shelby, Ferguson, Pa; James +. Finley,
Mineral Point, Pa. t. f. FinefrOck, Piney,
Pa; Ell Heice, SnydeTstOwn, Pa.
National Republican., 1886-11-17
Congressional Committee Clerks.

TITkI NOHlPIUIvT UUTIIHIH MS IHdUt IT TUIIHB
that the chairman of a congressional commit
tee has the right TO suspend the clerk to a
committee and appoint another person in his
place during n recess OF the committee, but
that his action must be approved by the com
mittCe, or else the suspended clerk must be
Teinstated. He also holds that In case this
Kind the clerk is not entitled to compensation
during the period of his suspension.
National Republican., 1886-11-17

A PROUD man would rather be caught
trying to get away with one OF his neigh
boris fat sheep than be seen coming into the
capitol with such title as will be presented
by Robert Smalls' successor.
National Republican., 1886-11-17
WEpNEspAY, NovEMBER II.
Anlnaemcnta.

NATicSAr-"Mixcd Pickles"
ALRAUuHs-R Riccs "Evaugcline.'
RERNAN's-MarinCllr Cosmopolitan Con.
Pfcss.
HYu7oo's-"A brave Woman"
BEuu-"C chris and Lena"
DINF-Ihv payincs
TnE MsNAssAs spANonNVA-lhths n. & Ohio ay.
National HuifrU RfNg-Elcrant Surface.
National Republican., 1886-11-17

CoNoREssMEN will do well to bear in
mind that plenary responsibility for the
government Of this District and all its
officials rests on Congress alone-not on
the people domiciled here.
National Republican., 1886-11-17

THE somerville (Mass.) journal says that
skate Field has dubbed Washington 'the
Parlor City, Why. wouldn't the Laun-
dry City be better. So much dirty linen is
washed there"
National Republican., 1886-11-17
W1yTED---HOUSES,

XETANTED-TO RENT FROM OWNER
w q Groom and an Sroom house, also 10
room house for good permanent tenants. Ad-
drets NORTH WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE
CO., oil st. N. W. i-l9
wv ANTED-TO BUY, SMALL HOUSE,
w price not to exceed $1,000. Address W.
r., Republican OAicc. 8l6
National Republican., 1886-11-17

A TOLEDO paper reports a revival OF the
poultry business In that city and vicinity.
This is a happy change from Hurd to Hayes
from halluclnation to hens.
National Republican., 1886-11-17

Tnr Vermont legislature IS seriously con-
sideriDg the substitution Of high license for
prohibitlon-the practicable for the impos-
sible,
National Republican., 1886-11-17
BUSINESS CHANCES.


DSOR RENT-THE OLD ESTABLISHED
IL restaurant, 1916 Pa. ave. known as Oyster
Bay or will rent 1t for any other kind of bust
meas. Apply to Wash Nailor. nol63t
National Republican., 1886-11-17

THE hope of the Mugwump party for in
crease through immigration has been rudely
chilled by the treasury decision that imposes
heavy duty on mummies.
National Republican., 1886-11-17
DUFFY'S PURE MALT WHISXEY
AND
DUFFY'S FORMULA.
FEEBLE CHILDREN.

Mr.. WM. PETERSON, Camden: N. w.,
whose baby was very much cnieeble1.writes:
"ln the use Of the Dully's Pure Malt Whiskoy
along all right"
National Republican., 1886-11-17

Tnr Randall presidential boom Is having
fine run, especially in the south, where
Mr.. Randall has a substantial popularity.
National Republican., 1886-11-17
TUn NEW POST BUILDING,

FOR RENT-smdios, Offices, and Lodge or
Society Rooms. There are yet vacant In the
New Post Building some well-llghted rooms,
suitable for Lodges and Societies.
Also, several well.lighted rooms eligible
for Artists Studios; also, two rooms fitted for
light manufacturing, with or without steam
power. Otis elevator runs day and night. APP
ply at Post Counting Room.
National Republican., 1886-11-17
W4NTED---HELP.

WY ANT l. D--A STEADY AND SOBER
w young man to make himself useful In
q barroom; must be acquainted with the busi-
ness. PERREARD HOTEL, 5O6 and sos lith
St 2-l7
WY ANTED--AN ACTIVE, MIDDLE-AGED
w business man teducated) for an outdoor
situation; best of references and security re-
quirCd. els per. week 70 reliable person.
ave. 2l7
nv UTANTED-LADIE3 AND YOUNG MEN
w TO decorate Holiday Novelties for Sfa'l
and winter trade; steady employmont; 50 per
week earned; all materials furnished; work
mailed free. Address NEW ENGLAND DEC
oRATIVE WORKS, 10 Pearl ST., Boston. Mass.
T. o. Box b07S noi.thtus6t
National Republican., 1886-11-17
WAETED---uEsoEHLANEoUs.

UTANTED-ALL WOMEN WHO HAVE
w been uniustly treated by landlords or
justices of the peace in this city will please
address the WOMAN'S LEAGUE, No. liz r
st. n. w. Our object is TO form a WOMAN'S
PROTECTIVE UNION against real estate
novll.H CHARLOTTE SMITH.
National Republican., 1886-11-17

Mr.. A. J. MERRILL, Editor of The Lcigcr,
Pocomokc, Nd, writes: II have been using
your Duhys Pure Malt Whiskey in my fam.
lily for long time. ! got 1t originally for u
delicate child. Have given II TO her. She Is
to-day In the best Of health and as hearty as
any child Of her age. 1 attribute her present
good health entirely to your excellent whis.
kew
National Republican., 1886-11-17

Nov lot Mal. walker yIndlcntc hIs nnmc,
National Republican., 1886-11-17
BLoOStISGToN. Ill. March Is. 1885.

BlOONINGTON, LII, MdfCn 10, 1850.
Gcntlemcn-l have as yet only used one
quart Of Dufy's Formula, part of which
gave to my daughter, IL years old, who has
been troubled With bronchial affection. What
we used seemed to have good effect. Ny
weight has increased about two pounds and
my appetite has been very good. So far ! am
well pleased with the result, and hope for
still yreater benefit. w. NJ. REEVES.
Mr.. ]. A. RINGRo5E, Ia Battery avenue,
Baltimore, Nd, writes: "My twin babies Of
five months had suffered with pains since
their birth, at times having theiG limbs to
uraw up and become stiff, expecting thom to
SO into convulslons. These pains were
caused, no doubt, by irregularty oi bo Sels,
the children becoming emacated. Ater
trying treatment of local remedies, as well AS
medical treatment without avail, and with
the loss of rest to myself aud wife, we thought
II impossible to save the little ones, and, as n
last resort, we resolved to try one bottle of
your Duilys Pure Malt Whiskey. We were
glad VIC did; the result was wonderful; 1t re-
lieyed the babies at once, producing natural,
quiet sleep relieving them OF wind pain, re-
storing their bowels to a normal condition,
thriving wonderfully. While generally OPP
posed to Intoxicating liquors as a mediCIl
preparation. don't think your Malt WhlskCy
can be beat"
National Republican., 1886-11-17
MEDIOAL.

AND WHISKY HABITS
OI lO N1 cured at home without
pain; book of particulars sent free. b NJ.
WO0LLEY, NJ. D., Atlanta, Ga. ocl4-d&W-6m
National Republican., 1886-11-17

MRS. II. L. FAIRALI Professional Nursn,
6l North Bond street, Baltimore, Nd, writes:
81 first practically tested the merits OF your
sickfy and debilitated children, who were
weak and puny at birth. In less that three
months by the use OF II they were big, fat,
and healthy rs any children | have ever
remarkable results were obtained was the
case Of O child hnpelessly i'll and given up to
die by the attending physician. used DUF-
FY'S Pure Malt Whiskey, combined with
milk, and In one month the child was en-
tirely cured. l could mention hundreds of
cases where l could safely say 1t has saved
life."
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-03-26
Life i'm Vermont.

A correspondent of the Boston
Transcript opens a letter descriptive
of the ice carnival in Vermont with
this Renaissance;
Several years ago l was at a certain
railroad station when the track had
just been completed, and q load O!
''embattled farmers" with their wives
and children, were given a free ride,
which was, to some, at least, their
first journey by rail. Their, appear.
ance, and more especially their Gus,
toms and habits of speech, | shall
never forget. One old lord of the soil
accosted an elderly matron with:
wal, wal, how be you? And how's
Eben?' ooh, we're well" was the re.
ply. Got done hayin'?" was the
next question. 'Oh, yes" said the
old lady; 1--WE got done haydn last
week, and we've been gaddin' ever
since (which, being Interpreted, meant
'visinting'l. tell Eben we'd better
CAD now till his oats is ripe" oval"
said the man, you'd better come up
to our place and CAD a spell. Myfolks
would be awful glad. Come up an
CAD with u.s." "Oh," was the reply,
1--WE don't owe you no gads!"
The writer adds that 1T seemed to
him that the entire population of Yer.
mont had seized the occasion of the
ice carnival at Burlingtonto go a-gad.
ding. Another correspondent writing
OF the now famous affair pays a great
tribute to the Vermont damsels, say.
ing that "womankind everywhere
would be interested in Burlington girls
did they know how independent and
self-respecting they are. They have
overcome, if they ever possessed, the
false idea, that good, honest worklow.
ers a woman. And one may see, in
the handsome streets of Burlington
young ladies from the best ranks OF
her people, both as clerks and cashiers.
Many a girl, whose father counts his
wealth by tens OF thousands earns her
$40 a week and clothes herself upon
it. They do this because they prefer
work to idleness; because they believe
themselves to be happier for trying to
be a working power in the world, and
because they like to feel they are what
one of them terms a 'self-supporting
institution They carry their indie.
pendence to the extent, too, of de.
manding that theyoungme also shall
have a definite aim in life"
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-03-26
Little Points on Introductions

From the Christian at Work.
1t was amusing TO read lately, cabled
all over the world, that Mr.. Glad
stone kissed the Queens hand. The
custom OF withdrawing the glove in
handshaking is a thing of the
past. 1t had it's origin in the knight
of the olden time taking off his iron
gauntlet SO as not to hurt his lady's
hand, and has gradually become an
obsolete fashion, though one yet sees
q gentleman who considers ii only due
a lady that he should give her his
bare hand. A young lady told me
that she incurred the d~ispleasure of a
provincial acquaintance because she
merely bowed instead of shaking
hands with a group of girls with some
OF whom she had but slight acquaint-
ance, when entering a parlor at a
country afternoon tea. They called it
putting on airs" when, in fact, it
vas their own ignorance of the social
necessities of the occasion that was at
fault. But the provincial young
ladies evidently believedin hand-shak-
ing as part of the code of manaers.
Yet at this same gathering my friend
said the young people did not seem to
see any impoliteness in whispering or
giggling in the room, or rudely staring
at any dress that differed from their
own style. What q very trying or
deal, too, is the loud-voiced greeting,
where your hand is held and inquiry
made after your welfare and that of
your family SO as to be heard all over
the room.
A mistake often made in social
greetings is that of introducing a lady
to a gentleman, which is the reverse
of correct. When the sex is the same,
introduce the one you consider inferior
in point of social position or by rea-
son OF youth, to the superior or older.
When introduced it is etiquette to
bow, butnot to shake hands, and it is
optional with a lady to recognize the
gentleman at the next meeting. l
think ! could easily tell a flirt if / saw
her shake hands, for the method OF
that character is to linger over every
hand as if that particular hand came
nearest her affections. In fact thereis
much to be learned Of human nature
in the methods of social gatherings.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-03-26

Montreal and st. Paul brag Of their
ice palaces in a way to convey the be-
lief that the idea originated with them.
but It Is qurv, an old idea, originating
in the brain OF Empress Anns ct BUS
STA, who reigned from 1880 to TAO.
A noble OF her court, Prince Galitzin,
changed his religion and was punished
by being made court buffoon and page.
He was commanded to- marry, the
Queen Offering to defray all expenses.
He did so, selecting a peasant girlfor
the honor" The Queen ordered a,
house to be built of blocks OF ice with
all the furniture, even the bed, also. OF
ice. She ordered agrand parade after
which the bridal pair were taken to
the ice palace, put inside, and guards
placed at the eDtrance to prevent their
leaving II, and they were Obliged to
spend the bridal night in the house OF
ice. Instead of making things too
hot for him, she made it too cold and
tried to freeze him out. Ice palaces
now, however, are built to give pleas.
ure to All who wish to have it. and
r simply wonderful in their maQnif-
cence, notably the one in st. Taul.
and are not built to humor thewhims
and freaks ot q senseless despot.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-03-26
A Young Rascal,s Trick.

The mean trick by which q rascally
young brother brought pain to two
loving hearts is thus described by the
San Francisco Post:
They were gradually working to.
ward a copartnership on the usual
arrangement-the womantolook after
the Office AID the man to do the out
door work. He was going to take her
to the theatre. She was decked out
most handsomely, and her lovely
scent-bottle lay tempting a young
brother, who was looking about for
mischief. He picked it up and dis
appeared with it. Then he carefully
poured out the fragrant perfume and
filled it with whisky. Then the happy
couple departed, and Mephisto, Jr.,
chuckled to himself with fiendish glee.
They sat entranced in one another,
fondly believing they were enjoying
the ballet. He, in a kind of dream
reached over and took her scent-bottle.
She let it GO. He unscrewed the top
and took a long snuff. His dream
was dispelled. Heidi not say a word.
The love.died from his eyes, from his
heart, and she did not find out till she
had gone to her room fearful and sad,
what had caused the change. She has
told him since her young brothers
joke. He smiles sadly. He believes
her. But the smell of that whisky
comes between him and her.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-03-26
Proving A title.

Some years ago a ease for damages
was tried in Illinois, in which Mrs
Mary Ticknor, an estimable, sharp,
spoken, hale old lady, was the plaintiff
and the Commissioners .. Highways
were the defendants. The damass
claimed was for opening a road through
the orchard on the farm OF Mrs
Ticknor.
A very precise and scholarly LAWYER
was conducting the case for the old
lady. He had " reputation with che
Bur and among the people for using
elegant language, and for being very
g~el1tlemanly in asking dtiestions Of his
clients or OF their witnesses.
in the examination Cfthe old lady
he Wished to prove the title of the
property damaged to bgih her. and
IN q very impressive manner addressed
her the following question,
Did your husband die seized in fee
Of the premises?"
To which the old lady promptly
replied, NO sir; he died Of the, rhen
matism, Harper Magazine
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-03-26
Excuses for Not Going to tliilfeb'

Oversight myself; could not dress ~
time; too cold; don't feel disposed; no
other time 10 myself; put my papers
to rights; letters to write; tied to
business six dH3s In the week; nofresn
air but on Sundays mean to take q
little exercise; new Bonnet not come
home; don't like d Hth1gy, always
praying for the same thing; don't ike
extemporary prayer; doz2t like an
organ, it is too noisy; don't Ike sing
ing without Instrumental mtsse makes
me nerYass; can't bear q written ser.
mon, too frothy; nobody to-day Dns
our dull minister; don't like q strange
one; can't keep a wake when at tne
church, fell asleep last time / was
there, shan't risk it again.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-03-26

preached the bed, kissed the little
ones till they were awake, and lifted
them to the floor. With eager haste
Totty ran to the stockings, only to
turn away sobbing as though her
heart would break. Tears blinded the
mother, and clasping her little girl to
her heart, she said in a choking voice:
Never mind, my darling; next Christ
mas, | am sure, mamma will be richer,
and then Santa Claus will bring us lots
OF nice things"
40 mammal"
The exclamation came from little
Benny, who had opened the door and
was standing gazing in amazement up
on the wealth of gifts there displayed.
Mrs. Stewart sprang to his side, and
looked in speechless establishment.
She read the card, and then, causing
her little ones to kneeldown with her
in the open doorway, she poured out
her soul in a torrent OF praise and
thanksgiving to God.
Jack Dawson's hurley form moved
from behind a tree q short distance
away, and sneaEed off up the gulch,
great crystal tears chasing each other
down his face.
The family family rose from their
knees and began to move the stores
into the cabin. There were several
sacks of -four, hams. canned fruits,
pounds and pounds of coffee tea and
sugar, new dress goods, and a warm
woolen shawl for the widow, shoes,
stockings, hats, mittens, and clothing
for the children. a big wax doll for
Totty, and a beautiful red sled for
Benny. All were carried inside, amid
alternate laughs and tears.
Bring in the sack of salt, Totty,
and that is ALL" said the mother. ais
not God good to u.s."
II can't lift it, mamma; it's froze
down to the step"
The mother stopped and took hold
OF it, and lifted harder and harder I'M
til she raised it from the step. Her
cheek blanched as she noted it's great
weight, and she carried it in and laid
it upon the breakfast table. Gold and
silver-more than she had ever thought
of in her widest dream of comfort
and almost buried in the pile Of
treasure lay Totty's little blue stock
ing.
We will not intrude longer upon
such happiness, but leave the joyful
family sounding praise to Heaven
and Santa Claus.
The whole story soon reached Mrs.
Stewards ears. She knew Jack Daw-
son by sight, and when she next met
him, although the honest fellow tried
hard to push by her, she caught hold
of his coat and compelled him to stand
and listen to her fearful thanks. The
tears shed were not all hers, for when
Jack moved away there were drops of
liquid crystal hanging to his ruddy
cheeks.
Four months from that "Merrie
Christmas" Mrs. Stewart became Mrs.
Jack Dawson; and every evening, when
the hardy miner returns from his daily
labor to his comfortable and happy
home, lofty cad Benny will climb up
On his knees and almost smother HIM
with kisses, ~whilethey lovingly address
him as "Our Santa Claus papa"