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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
STEEL PENS.
Why They Were Once Regarded ~ . zoe
Costly Luxury.

Why They Were Once Regarded ~ . zoe
Costly Luxury.
Only few years ago Bulwer put into
the mouth of lis dramatic creation,
''Rchelieu," these pregnant words.
1.-THE pen is mightier than the swordr'
In the short time that has since elapsed
these words have acquired . new ap-
plication: the pen has conquered the
sword in the field of commerce as COM
pletely as it had formerly triumphed in
the fields of high policy and world gov
ernnAent. The little civilizer Gas it may
well be called) is now in every hand,
but within the memory of many men
still living the steel pen was simply ..
curious and costly toy, noticeable as an
as an invention likely to come into
practical use. The earliest form of the
article was certainly not promising. A
piece of sheet steel was bent into q
tubular form, and cut or filed away to
initiate the shape of a quill-pen, the
junction OF the two edges forming the
nib, which, of course, extended all up
the back of the pen. These were
known as early as 1912, but were re-
gardcd as articles de luxe, to be given
away as presents, and not for use.
They were highly polished, perhaps
gilt or silvered, and sold for as much
as five shillings each. In 1924 Mr..
James Perry, the founder of system
of education once famous as the per
ryan" system, took up the steel pen as
practical invention, and by indomit-
able energy Overcame the difficulties
in its construction and the objections
to its use. He patented several varie-
ties and spared no expense to attain
perfection. His brother informed Mr..
Samuel Timmins. of Birmingham, that
he paid seven shillings per pound for
his steel and five shillings per pen to
the first workmen he employed. and
that for years afterward the price given
to his workmen was thirty-six shill-
ings per grOss.-Industries Of Greas
BYlfQin
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
Early Printing.

1t is said in regard to early printing,
hat some Of the tablets from which the
Chinese classics were produced in the
gear LIS are still in existence. Print
ng from wooden blocks was done in
;he end of this century. 1t was not un-
ii the tenth century that printed books
we're common. In the eleventh cent
Try, movable types were used, in
China and Corea. Movable copper
.ypes were used in the fifteenth cent
Try. Types were made in Japan, in
1920, by casting and moulding. The
earliest block printing dates from
Japan in the middle of the eighth cent
Try, and the first real national work
II that country was the "Ni-hon-gi''
printed in the sixteenth century.
scriptures were distributed to the num-
Der Of one million in 1864. One of the
DID japanese books is dated 1900
Christian at Work.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
TRAINED DRESSES.
The High Corsages Worn with Full-Dres
TOiletteS.

The High Corsages Worn with Full-Dress
TOilettes.
The high cOrsages for full-dress tot
lettes have pointed front, with soft
drapery on the basque back, or else the
trained breadths-of which there are
three of four-are gathered up in most
bouffant fashion and attached over the
end of the back. The low narrow "
shaped opening in the front of the
neck, filled with tulle either folded or
gathered, is most stylish for these. but
as this is not becoming TO all. the square
and round necks are still used, with or
without high and narrow wired col
lar across the back of the neck, or else
filled in with tullc guimpe. Trains
match the basque in material, and are of
great length and fullness, their width
being sometimes increased by gored
breadths on the side that are let in
halfway down the skirt. The low vest
(set in below the open neck of the
waisD and the front breadths are of the
same material, but different from the
train and basque. Fronts may be Of
beaded lace, or that with gold threads,
or else there may be three brocaded
breadths gathered at the top under a
sash or paniers. and falling straight to
the foot, except where it is caught up
in the left seam to show satin of an
other color beneath arranged in broken
plaits or gathered puffs; the foot plait-
ing is also of this satin. The train
sometimes has its side breadths
continued across the hips and
front in paniers. All trains flow
straight from the tournure, but may be
made very bouffant just below the
waist line. A brown satin basque and
bouffant train, with bright buttercup
yellow satin at the foot, has three
brcadths of rich brocade of cream
ground with pale blue figures draping
the front, while the scarf crossing it
above may be of yellow satin like that
at the foot, or for blonde it may be
pale blue, with blue plastron
in the corsage. Trains are lined with
crinoline, and plated fiOunces of lace
and muslin are inside, so that it is no
longer necessary to wear a trained pet
ticOat The cushion hustle and steels
are also supplied in trains. For plain
rich tOilettes of black velvet, satin or
silk. the basque has triangular open
ing at the neck, filled in with white
tuIle up to the jetted dog-colIar; a
bunch of bright yellow or coquelicot
red ostrich tips is placed at the waist
line in front. The black gauzc fan has
a large bow of satin ribbon and ostrich
tips to match those Of the dress. White /,
repped or brocaded satins are fashion,
able for high basques and trains. with
striped velvet vests and front breadths,
green and red being in favor for alter
Mating stripes with white. Bright red
Bengaline, with cream white lace
fronts wrought with gold, and gold |
passemeDteries, are also elegant. The |
beaded passementeries are used on new
dresses. and also to furnish up old ones.
--Harper's Bazaar.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
AN ACT OF VENGEANCE.
How Enrsged Monkeys Exterminated q
Huge BOa-Constrictor.

y
Huge BOa-Constrictor.
The boa has not merely ofttimes been
mastered by man. but by much inferior
beings. An officer stationed at Kali
ladgee, in India, was once climbing a
rocky hill, when he and native who
accompanied him witnessed the follow
ing episode: A poor monkey was be-
ing slowly enwrapped in the volumin-
Gus folds of an enormous boa, its bones
breaking like pipe-stems by the pres
sure. Gradually the reptile unwOund
itself, leaving crushed, unrecognizable
mass The numerous monkeys on the
rock were in the greatest state of excite
ment, running wildly about. gesticulat-
ing, chattering and moaning, though,
of course, pOwerless to help their COM
rade. While the snake was commence
ing its gorge, and before its body began
to fill and swell, the officer and native
went in quest of a stout cudgcl and Il
sharp knife, expecting to make it an
easy prey as soon rs it should be filled
to rcpletion. When they returned to
the scene of strife. the boa lay thorough
ly gOrged, beneath projecting mass
of cliff, looking more like log than
anything more lively. On the submit
above n troop of monkeys were as
sembled, and there or four of the lar
gest and strongest were occupied in
displacing a massive fragment of rock.
already loosened by the rains from the
main ledge. BY enormous exertion-
made, too, with silence quite unusual
to mOnkeys-they at length succeeded
in pushing the rock until it trembled
just over the bOa's head; then, uttering
yell of triumph, they dropped it over
the miniature precipice. 1t struck tho
boa on the head. MASKING it to jelly.
AS its great tail dashed about NEGLECT
ually in its last struggle. there was a
chorus of cxultatiOn-man joining his
near relative, if we believe some of our
instructOrs-Over this well-accOm-
plislled act of vengeance.-Good Words
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
A Conscientious Witness.

Counsel Ito witness)-The previous
witness swore that when found he was
breathing like porpoise.
Witness-I dunno bout dat, sab.
Counsel-You were present?
Witness-Yes, sab.
Counsel-Examinedh him carefully
Witness-Yes, sah. zamined him
<aerfuily.
Counsel-And yet you will not swear
that he was breathing like porpoise?
Witness sab.
Counsel-You will state to the Court
why.
Witness-Cos I nebbei heard
po'poise breave. sah.-M =. Times.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14
NEW YEARS GREETING.

The dying year is overpast:
Wrapped in winters shroud 1t lies;
4 hear its REQUIEM in the blast
That bears its spirit to the skies!
Once again the muse awakens
To the rhythmic march of time;
The future, rich in expectations,
CrystalliZes into rhyme!
The New Year lies before thee,
Free from care;
All its days are pages.
White and fair.
Write thou then with steady hand
Thy record, for it aye shall stand
When heaving seas and solid land
Shall chafe no more!
The New Year opens up vista
Vast and long.
Peopled with hopes and fears,
Many and strong.
Walk thou onward by Faiths sight:
Ask not, Cave not. for light,
Trusting Film who knows no night,
Till time is Ger!
The New Year is stream that fowA
Swift and deep,
Between the future and the past,
Swallowed and steep.
Plant sweet flowers by its side,
Gather gold from its ebbing tide,
Drink as its waters peaceful glide
Along thy way!
The New Year is another chamber
Empty. free,
In the stored home of life,
Awaiting thee!
Adorn its walls with pictures rare,
Furnish it with greatest care,
Hallow it witt. incense-prayer-
From day to day!
Fill its hours with earnest toiling,
May its days be full of cheer,
Every month a harvest ripening,
Rich and bright the whole New Year!
As l close this kindly greeting,
Wishes voice themselves in prayer:
Thou, who hast of life the melting,
Grant to each glad New Year!
-IPilIidm X. Dennis, in Chicago StG1ldd,
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14

We've got no time to waste on OBJ
scure mud hens, like the Mirror, thu
mental paraiytic of the Mail. the doubts
distilled idiot of the Decatur Post, and
the arrogant and self-conceited dude of
the Maa.-PGris lIex.) Balance RAsti
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14

1t appears that licorice has been
alsed to some extent in Central Mis-
;ouri for nearly thirty years. Its pro-
1uctlon, however, has never been
3rOhtable.-DetrOit Free Press.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14

HAIRS Journal Of Health says: in
ense thirst is satiated by wading in
!afsr." Another good way to satiate
hirst y to drink water.-Drake's Tyau.
3e/s Naeozi,ss.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-01-14

I'm some parts of Mexico the natives
build pig-sties with rosewood logs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10
PERSONALITIES.

RRrREsENTATIvE DORSEY, Of Nebr lska who
has been absent from the city Tor II time, re-
turned last evening.
Col. s. NJ. sToCKsLAGEg, assistant commls-
sioner Of the general land office, has returned
TO Washington from Il ten days' visit TO his
home In Indiana.
EX.Gov. Il. NJ. BISHOP, OF Ohio, who at
tended the reunion OF the Ohio State Asp
citation in New YorS Saturday evening, arrived
in the city yesterday on mis- way home. The
ex governor will remain here until this even.
ing. lie is at the Ebbitt.
THE President left Washington saturday fJr
short visit 10 Representative SCOTS stO1E
farm on the shore OF Chesapeake bay. He was
accompanied by Representative Scott, Col. La
mont, and Mr.. William Woodward. of New
York. The trip was made on Mr.. Woodwafd's
steam yacht Wanda, which was brought from
New York for the purpose. The party expect
TO return to Washington Monday.
AMONG the arrivals at tho national capital
within the past few days ars Hon. AmlIo
Chayes and tho Hon. Il. c. Wade. These gan-
tlemen were for many years department EN-.
ployes. Seven or eight years ago they resigned
their offices and went 10 New Mexico where
they now reside, and where they have
achieved q success. Mr.. Chayes Is an exten.
tlye cattle raiser, and was speaker ofthe last
legislative assembly of New Mexico. Mr..
Wade Is son Of Col Il. O. Wade. United
States marshal OF Georgia. He is district at.
torney for th2 third judicial district of tho
terrtoryi has obtained AT envlablo reputation
as nm attorney, aud is one ofihe most promi-
Dent Republicans In the territory.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10

The standing army of the United States
is the adult male population Of the coun-
try. Every American citizen who is capable
of approaching his great privileges knows
that he is bound TO maintain them by all
legitimate means, and, If necessary, with
bis life. The army, therefore, upon which
the country depends is not composed OF
men who wear any distinctive uniform.
When the riots broke out at Chicago II was
found that the police force was amply sufll-
cient to quell the disturbance without
resort even TO the state militia. Doubtless
the same result would be gained under
similar circumstances in every state and
territory Of the Union. The members OF
every trade organization and labor union
would come forward as one man to defend
that society under which all men are sure
of equal rights before the law. But there
is another-and by no means unimportant
side Of the question. 1t is proverbial
that what is everybody's business really
becomes the business of nobody, and in
community like ours, where ninety per
cent, of the male population arc hard
workers and wage carners, there is q dan
ger that the conditions of public safety
may be lost sight Of amid the manifold re-
quirements of individual necessities.
It would seem, then, as If the outbreak IN
the west is a danger signal to which we
would do well to give our most careful at
tention. The lahorers of this country are,
in the last resort, its protectors, bat quis
cuStOdes custoiict-who shall protect the
proteetors9 1t is necessary that there
should be thoroughly organized and dis.
cipl!ued military force TO serve as a nucleus
for the training Of our citizens generally,
and for the protection of genuine labor
against all such anarchical outbursts as
have just taken place in the west With
this object in view Senator Logan's propo-
sition for the increase Of our standing army
from 25,OCO to $4,000 men deserves imme-
diate consideration of the government and
the hearty support Of the people.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10

Among the sO-called reasons assigned by
the capitalists who have opposed the graut-
ing Of the elght-hour work day was the one
that, II two houIs were taken from the
working time Of the laborers, 10 would
prove on injury, as 1t was believed that the
workingmen would spend the extra hours
in dissipation at the saloons. Whatever
may have inspired the charge or how true
it may have been in the years gone by, tho
past week in the city OF Washington has
proved the utter groundlessnoss OF the
charge. During that time, with thousands
of worklngmen voluntarily idle, no single
case Of an intoxicated woriingman has beou
seen. The saloons have been as bare Of
woikingmen's custom as the ballet in
the American opera was of dresses.
This is such vlndlcatlon OF
labor by labor as has never been seen.
The local assemblies OF the Knights OF Labor
have been and are schools where temper
ance, honor, manhood, and the Gospel OF
humanity are taught II such are the fruits
OF the labor organizations, the REPUBLIcAN
bids them Godspeed, and predicts their
complete and near triumph. The honest
demands OF honest labor must be granted,
or civilization must turn backward, and
school houses and newspapers be destroyed
The Republican party, led by Wade,
Greeley, and Lincoln, liberated the negro
laboTer from chattel slavery, and a re.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10

Bnnum's exposition has arrived. IL Is
the farewell tour Of the great Snowman, and
this season closes the work Of his life in the
show business. On the 4th OF July Eext
this grand old Snowman will have reached
his seventy.slXth birthday. The exhibition
is Of colossal character. Its attractions
surpass anything ever before presented TO
the world, and the grand show forms
fitting climax TO the career Of a most re-
markable character. Mr.. Barnum is sew
oral times q millionaire. His namo aud
fame are worldwide. His wonderful
achievements will 90 into history and in.
spire many an ambitious youth to Ego aud
do likewise" 1t is right and fitting that
the name Of Bamum should be attached to
geological garden at the nations capital.
The Congress of tho United States
should favor the undertaking
by assigning sufficient space on
the government grounds for the location
of the Barnum Geological Gardens. This
being done, 1t is believed that the name OF
Barnum will live as long as the govern.
ment, and that the people, rich and poor,
old and young, who may hereafter be
amused and instructed by attendance at
these gardens will revere the founders
name as that OF public benefactor. The
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, then, invites Mr.
Barnum, on behalf OF all our people, to
make the national capital the place for the
establishment of the Barnum Geological
Gardens. When accomplished 1t will con-
stitute one Of the most powerful attractions
Of the Permanent Exhibition which Congress
is about to establish in Washington. The
board of promotion Of this Permanent aud
Worlds Exposition should pass resolu'
ton and send delegation to Mr.. Barnum
inviting him to submit proposition to
Congress in regard to this grand project.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10
How The Money Was SAVED.

In his report just submitted Third Auditor
Williams makes very pretentlous claims of
economy lie has, according to the report, not
ouly saved the government thousands of dol
lars, but has succeeded in getting a great
amount Of work out OF the clerks IN his dl-
vision. Mr.. Williams docs not tell, however
how he practiced such economy. An attache
OF the third auditors division who probably
knows moro about the affairs OF the office than
MIR. Williams does, explain 1t in such a man
ner as TO rob MIR. Williainss praise as a model
Ietrencher OF half its grace. In the first place
the clerks In tho division who were at work
on the claims Of the survivors of 1872 have
been taken on that work, aud twelve clerks
who were doing work on the late war claims
were transferred TO another;division, but con-
tinued TO do the same work, Then the clerks
who were entitled TO thirty days leave were
net given any, While Mr.. Williams thinks he
has performed n great service to the country,
and that the end iustiiies the means, ha has
not been rendered very popular by II.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10
RAILWAY NOTES.

The House on Saturday passed bill author
izng the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf
Railroad Company to construct road through
the Indian territory.
All hopes for n speedy settlement of the
abandoned, and 1t is the opinion that new
pool orassociatiOn cannot be organized before
next fall.
The general passenger agents OF the various
roads belonging to the Central Traffic Assocla.
ton after several days session at Chicago,
adjourned last Friday. A revision OF the rules
and regulations was made. AS no harmonious
action could be reached upon the question of
paying commissions and regulating the issue
were referred to the general managers for
their action.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10
The "Natlopai Republican 'in virginia.

PRINCE GEORGE CoURT HOUSE, VA,
May z, 1Ss6.-EDIToR NATIONAL REpUDLI-
CAN: Dear Sir: As my subscription TO the
NATIONAL DAILY REPUBLICAN, expired on
the Sd instant, take great pleasure In
renewing the same. cannot rest satisfac-
torily without the REPUBLICAN,. Its pres
ence is hailed with marked delight in
this community. And as long as II contin-
ues TO battle for Republicans aud Republic
canism, for Virginia and Virginians, IL will
ever find solicitous eyes perusing its noble
columns. Your plans for the distribution
OF the colored men from states where their
political rights and freedom OF the ballot are
denied tlem 10 states where they can and Will
be allowed free and ample rights are timely
and well taken here by unpreiudiced whites
as well as by all leading and influential col
ored men. As to myself, long to sec the
day dawn upon this republic
when every man shall have
Justice shown him not only from tho liberal
north aud west, but from the heart OF the
south. Hence, II there be people among
other southern states now TO whom justice
Is not extended, why not take them to
doubtful Republican states and make or
secure solidity of those statesp Who can
deny that such movement would not
only benefit the colored race as people,
but would benefit the Republican party,
both state and nationalY Thus by taking
the labor from such murderous states as
Mississippi aud South Carolina the entire
south would learn that the negro has rights
that white men are bound to respect.
Hence, when southern men want to see
human blood fall from the third story win
dows to the pavement of streets, why let
them march into some court house and try
the fun Of targeting each other.
Inclosed please find stamps to receive the
subscription to the DAILY REPUBLICAN,.
am, sir, very respectfully, JUSTICE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10

newed and regenorated Rcpublicauism, led
by the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, will assist
in the liberation Of all labor from the
shacbles of past expressions and present
monopoly, and in this we ask organized
labor's assistance in elovating the still
seryile labor Of the south, which hangs
like q pail ON free laboris prosperitY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10

GEN. LoGAN's book, ''The Great Con-
spiracy," is for sale to-day. AS might be
expected, the volume contains most inter-
estiug reading, aud all who know the au-
thor's military record will be glad to find
that he is not less daring with the pen than
with the sword. full review will appear
IN our columns in few days.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10
wnrnE rnr nn1per snou1p nr
The Right Kind of "a Movement--A
surfoit of Bronze Figures.

ohiAclb VI bEuhao EAkhfeHs
Sunday Capital
geographically there is but one favora-
bic point for bridge, and that IS indicated
in Senator Morgan's proposition. Thrown
from Observatory Hill to q great pier on
Analostan Island, thence to another on the
Virginia shore, to be continued thence to
the heights OF Arlington, a bridge similar TO
the great Brooklyn bridge, as grand In It's
effects, but at a tenth of its cost, would
give to us ull that could bo desired In such
q structure. II is project tbatno one who
loves the capital should willingly let die.
IL monument is needed for Lin
coin or Grant, or for both, how would IL be
possible for the nation TO embody its reYer-
enCe for their memories, typlfy the results
Of their patriotism, Craftsmanship, and hero
ism, better than in throwing over the
Potomac two bridges, to be known through
centuries as the bridges Of Lincoln and
Grant. Why should not tho proposed me-
mortal TO Columbus take the form of a
bridge from Georgetown to Virginia? We
have enough and more than enough OF
patriots, tting, standing, and riding in
bronze through the blazing hours OF sum
mer Moons aud the cold and wet OF wluter
nights. To my mind they are one and all
tiresome, mouotonous, repulsive. Let us
have no more OF them. In place of them
let the money be spent In bridges, fountains,
public baths, churches, theaters, halls,
libraries, dedicated to the objects Of our
yeneration,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10

GoFF, OF West Virginia, is an excellent
selection for chairman of the congressional
committee. He is Fighter from Fighters
yille,n and all lie needs Is the fuel and he
win give the Republican party plenty Of
bteam nnl q successful run.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-05-10

THE second volume of "Personal Memoirs
OF U. S. Grant" is published to-day, and
copies will be promptly delivered to sub
fcribers who reside in the city. This vol
ume is large, better, and far more interest
ing than the first one.