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SELECTED SCRAPS.

.4aother Vay Determined Couple. The Pitts
held, Massachusetts, Eagle, says:
"A little incident is told about Young cou-
pie in Williamstown, who had made arrange
ments TO be 'spliced' Commencement week and
given out invitations 10 friends to attend the
ceremony inthe evening. 1t was discovered
on the morning ofthe happy day that the pub
fishing law had not been strictly complied
with, and that the CEREMONY would not be le-
gal.
Here was dilemma that called forth little
more Yankeelingenuity than either Of the hap
py couple could muster. They accordingly
applied TO distinguished clergyman and scno-
lar to know what could be done under the cir
cumstances.
The way was soon pointed out. The parties
assembled on hill within sight OF the village
where, under the authority Of the State Of N.
York, the splicing operation was satisfactorily
and durably performed; Witnessed by the moon
stars and trees, BESIDES numerous spectators,
and thus very unpleasant disappointment
avoided ~ .oe ,l.l.
New York il really the Greina Green of N.
England.
4 There is future to all who would have
the virtue 10 repent, and the energy to atone.'
Bulwer,
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From the Spirit of the Times.
SOMETHING MORE THAN BEAUTY

SOMETHING MORE THAN BEAUTY.
Beautiful? No she is not that; although
There's something more than beauty, an ex-
panse
OF intellectual grandeur on her brow,
And her full oval eve gives utlerance
To feelings deep for which the tongue Of man
Hath ne'er yet found fitting words; her
mouth ss} I @
Which scorn can curl with bitterness, also can
Smile with such sweetness as the sun-fed
south
Kindles on young love-roses round her neck
Her long and thcky clustering ringlets
rove tA ##@ &t NHHa
Like tendrils which some faultless statue deck.
Her form is faultless. Such is she love.
Lovely, although not beautiful, is she
Ay. loveliest to mine eyes-for she loves me
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DETACHED SENTENCES,

No man was ever cast down by the injustice
OF fortune, unless he had before suffered him
self to be deceived by her favors. ...'..s.
Anger may glance into the breast OF a wise
man, but rests only in the bosom OF fools.
None more impatienily suffer Injuries than
those who are most forward in doing them.
We should take prudent care OF the future.
but so as.to enjoy the present. ltis not the part
OF wisdom to be miserable to-day, because we
may happen to be SO tomorrow.
To mourn without measure is Jolly, not TO
mourn at all, insensibiity.
Some would be thought TO be great things
who are but tools and instruments, like the
fool who fancied he played upon The organ
when he only blew the bellows. Z ,, fss
Though man may become learned by ano-
theirs learning, he can never be wise but by
his own wisdom. Fk aas
He who wants good sense is unhappy IN
having learning, for he has thereby more ways
Of exposing himself. .%
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BITTER WORDS.

''ln a world where two persons may be so
soon divided to meet no more," says an ele-
giant author, sit is an awful thing to make a
last bitter word" How many have had rea-
son TO regret having spoken harshly to their
friends, when it was too late to remedy the
matter! How guarded ought men to be in
their conversational A single bitter word may
seperate choice friends, while one gentle speech
may heal old and longstanding difficulties.
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MONROE SEMINARY.

FNHE undersigned would respectfully announce
IL to the public that the Monroe Seminary will
be re-opened on the LIST inst, for the education OF
youth for the ordinary duties Of life or for any of the
higher classes in college. Having had considerable
practical experience in teaching at the North he
hopes and trusts that his efforts will prove success
ful here. For evidence of the excellence of his Gre
denas as to capacity and character he has the honor
to refer to ex-governor John Tracy, of New York,
and to Col Benton, of this city. For terms, inquire
at the Seminary, on H street. between 9Th and 9h
directly north of the Patent Office.
F.S. M. WILLOUGHBY.
Washington, August, Oath, 1916.
ataod
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MEDICAL CARD.
Z PEACE vs.. WAR!!!I
blessed are the peace makers

No the Public generally, and to my friends in
Il particular wish to say one word we have been
informed, and verify believe the report to be true
that many families are much in want of such House
hold goods as may be found among the assortment
constaAty kept at our Store both new and SECOND
HAND of almost every variety and description. and
may be bought for Twenty per cent cheaper than can
be had two months hence. Purchase now gentlemen
ifyou wish to keep peace at home" A word to the
wise is sufficient. Please call on the subscriber
ftsr LAMBERT 8. BECK.
South side Penn. Ave. between 8 and 10th Sfs
N. b. A large assortment of Parior, cooking
and air tight stoves, both and second hand, for
burning either wood or coal. ii
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BEDINGToN, Va, Sept. 3, 1916.

BEDINeToE, Va, Sept. 3, 1916. !.
have just returned TO this place, from a vi
sit of few days to Little Georgetown, about
miles distant on the banks of the Potomac
a small village, noted, until within the last 3
or years, for the wickedness of its inhabitants
and Of those who came 10 engage with them
in gambling, drinking, Sc. The use ofintoxi-
eating drinks was then carried on to great ex-
cess, and am told, upon pretty good authori-
ty, of the case of man who lived about three
quarters of mile below the village on the
banks of the river, that he would come up ev-
cry morning, and before night be so tar gone
that he could not walk home; so he would roll
or crawl in some way to the river, throw him
self in and float or swim, as best he could, 10
his house. ar rt4 .t.,
Many other marvellous stories are told to
this day, OF the exceeding great wickedness
formerly practiced at Little Georgetown. But
"a blessed change has taken place. school
house and commodious church edi6ce have
been erected within few years past, and
many have joined the church and are living a
consistent, Christian life s~s5s Y. n
A Temperance Society has also been formed,
and considerable number of persons have
signed the pledge. One gentleman who had
been accustomed to drink, went before magis-
trate and swore off more than year ago, and
has, have understood, in no case broken his
oath.
There is yet tavern and store at which
ardent spirits are sold, and there are those who
encourage the sellers, but there is reason TO be
thankful that many have escaped out oil the
snare of the fowler 4t3h 3a&
During my visit to Little Georgetown !
learned several persons in the neighborhood
were subscribers 10 the Fountain, and, upon
making an effort, was enabled TO double the
number. Your paper is very popular here,
and were it not for the heavy postage, hun
dreds would take the Weekly, and many the
Daily. | have been requested to ask you to
publish the Temperance song which appeared
In your paper, commencing,
'Our iorefathers (heaven bless them) @ ~
When old England would Cypress them.'
There is great deal Of sickness in some
parts of this county at present; mostly the fever
and ague and bilious fever Several have died
OF the latter disease. .AXH lTINERANT.
l,-.-~.---li1s..-s.4a~-.->s., .1ft#4 4tse|
We deem it best to lay over the letter Of Sd
inst. from our patient correspondent in Alex
andria. Owing to the carelessness OF our car
rier, we did not receive the letter as early as
we might have done. We hope this will not
be the case again. 4 Yget
Alexandra, Virginia,
n... September 4, 1916.
MR. Editor In looking over your paper TO
day am astonished at finding no letter from
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COlletOn Bitters.

HESE Bltters are purely UegetGbte com
Il pound, and are offered to the public from
principle. Of benevolence under the fullest convic-
ton that they will be found a safe and sovereign
.emedy for Dyspepsia. They have been trium-
,hantly tested, not only by some of the most re-
spectacle families and physicians in the State of
South Carolina, who have furnished ample testi-
nony to their decided excellence, but also by the
proprietor, who, for ten years, suffered all the gloom
incident to that stubborn and distressing disease.
They possess the peculiar excellence, denied to
most other Bitters of not proving injurious by
tinued use. They contain not single deleterious
ingredient, and, as seen from the directions which
accompany each bottle, may be given with entire
safety to an infant in the month.
In accordance with your request that would
give my opinion concerning the "Colletin Bitters,"
which have both taken myself and used in my
practice, it affords pleasure in being able
sert that entertain for it a mo t high and exalted
opinion, as being medicine well calculated to give
elef and cure the disease for which it is is.
rued, and has become notorious namely, Dyspepsia.
know Of no other compound of medicine which is,
as dyspeptic remedy, more often attended with
such gratifying and pleasing result, substituting
for disease good health, for melancholy and OPP
pressed heart and mind cheerfulness and spright-
ness of intellect.
know of one case in particular in which Colle-
ton Bitters were peculiarly applicable. After the
unavailing attendance Of the most respectable ara
scientific physicians, and having postpenedtraveIns
as derner resort, when the patient too debil.
ated to undertake the task, these bitters (by the
consent Of the attending physician) were resorted
to, end by persevering continuance, attended with
the most unlocked for and happy effects-changing
q family of distress and affection to of happi,
ness preserving for the infants the guardian eye ofa
mother, and for husband the only comfort and
happiness of his life. Colieton Bitters believe to
be an invaluable medicine in family practice, being
highly useful in the cholc complaints during denti.
tion. Although preudiced against patent medicines,
in this instance cannot but have favorable opin-
ion Judging Of its virtues only by the good see re-
sulting from lte use. With respect,
JAMES l.. FOPE, MD.
ST. Luke's Parish s. c., March, ls46.
For sale by the only Agent for the District Of
Columbia, B. HOMANS
Between 10th and | lth Streets Washington.
ugust a If
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0rThe carriers for Georgetown and the city
west Of l4h street, not sutharzed to receive the
money for the Fountain !; they are only to carry the
paper Ifany Of the Subscribers fail to get the paper
they will please let II be known. Our proper au-
thorized collector will call on the first Saturday in
every month, and collect the amount due. tu
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INSTITUTION FOR YOUNG LADIES, Alex
IL andria, d. G. This Institution is under the SUI.
perntendence Of Mrs. j.. A. KEsLEY. The system
Of instruction pursued is designed to secure to the
pupils regular, permanent and extensive course of
ed ncstion. The Principal is assisted by the most
skillful and experienced teachers. The scholastic
year divided into four terms Of twelve weeks each.
Board and tuition, per term, including washing,
bedding &C., &37 so. --
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New HOuse-Furnishing Ware
Room.

INHE subscriber respectfully informs his custom
n ers and the public generally, that he has
opened Ware Room on 9th street, near the ave-
nue., where he is continually receiving FRESH
SUPPLIES of goods in the House. keepers line /;
viz:
AMERICAN AND BRITISH CUTLERY,
Hopeis and Tngs, Hoilopare, Noodware, Brush.
es, Baskets, Britania,pare, Teafrays Feiocipedes,
together with large collection Of USEFUL and
FANCY articles, too numerous 10 mention. Sale
store at the old stand, Pennsylvania avenue, near
9th street. GEO. SAVAGE.
feb 27-tf
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here. sent one by the regular conveyance
in full time. announcing the final result. and
cannot comprehend why j, did not appear.
The excitement has nearly subsided. and we
are again the quiet community we were wont
TO be. tv8 tU tllE u 81 &4E
George ii. Smoot, esq, left for Richmond
this morning with copy of the poll books
for the Governor. and Major Brockelt made
the full returns TO the President OF the U. s.
so that we may expect the proclamation of
that officer in a few days, declaring official
ly our Reuocession to the odd Dominion
The official vote of The town ;s
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would bs dangerous and wrong for me TO at
tempt TO speak this two months, however well
may appear TO be. so that have to rest. and
perhaps il is the Lord's will that shall never
speak again for the good cause, but his will
be done. ! trust shall be guided Alright. /
long TO get home, and we have fixed on the
29th TO start from here if am wall enogh we
shall stay week or so at Gen. Cookies and
then come home and rest would write more
but am quite weak. Please write TO me, and
as see notices in papers all around of my ill
ness, wonld il not be well for The sake OF my
friend 10 insert notice OF my convalesence-
just as you think best. Pray for US that this
severe affection may pc sancli6ed TO our good.
Mary got your letter this morning and
thought would surprise you by line from
myself excuse the scrawl. as am not very
strong. but believe me TO be, Your affect
ionate and grateful Friend. JOHN b. GoUPH.
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Jane. what letter IN the alphabet do you
like best p
Well don't like to say Mr.. Snooks.'
Pooh. nonsrnse! tell me right out, Jane
which do you like the besl2'
We'll, dropping her eyes,) like U the
Can you give me two halves for dollar !!
inquired oaler at a retail store.
Yes said the man, placing the two halves
on the counter.
Tomorrow will hand you the dol liar,
said the ioafer, pocketing the money.
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Co. Our valued correspondent x. Y. will
perceive by reference to the Treasury Official
Report in the Union Of the Sd inst, that his
views have been anticipated by Mr.. Secretary
Walker, and that there been issued under the
new law $500. 900 Of Treasury notes. This
fact, therefore, will render the publication Of
our friends remarks unnecessary. st
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We have just heard casually. says the Gal
weston News, that Mr.. Robert Waters, one OF
the Texan volunteers from Fort Bend county,
has lately died in camp near Matamoras. The
particulars of his death we cannot learn. Mr..
Waters was in the unfortunate Mier expedi-
ton, and escaped thousand perils only TO die
on another campaign. is sa
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THE FOUNTAI In.
tsaturday morning, September 8. ls4s.

81. The Columbian Fountain has nearly, il not
o,ts n, wide circulation In this city any other
paper published here; believe its circulation
pmoae the citizens themselves is wider than any 9TH
er cty paper Advertisers would do well to keep
this in mind. stt@s&4te .s
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CARRIERS.

0y- Carriers are wanted forlhis paper. Any
one who will take route, shall have them Tor
62 2 cents per hundred copies, paid for al
this office. We feel confident that this affords
fine opportunity for any person out OF EN-
ployment. 9ta5 Na8 A.Es ,tet
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BY H. ELLISON.

Would every man but Of his duty do
A tithe, this earth were as paradise!
Then would The victory be for the wise,
The good and virtuous, and not unto
The sword and spear, the brute strong, who
undo
Their fellow men, and rend. in twain the
ties sas 8a Eu.
Which bound all hearts to holy ministries
Those ministries which, like pure ore, run
. through
!, The common bosom in this weekday life,
But we do lend ourselves to british strife,
Blind tools in blind hand we violate
Truth, Justice, Mercy, and ourselves de-
prive
\ OF their high MISUNDERSTANDING, but too late,
That on all sin selfpunishment must wait.
&' ---~~~~~~--~---~~s--
Just before the paternal mansion Of cele-
brated Boston lady was torn down, an old
bachelor who visited the house wrote the fol-
lowing lines:
Here first the light broke on her infant view,
Th' enamored light wherein her beauty grew;
Here first mothers glowing eyes confessed
The Joy with which all other eyes she blessed;
These conscious walls with the first accents
3hi rung
That flowed in silver from her honey tongue.
The air that taught thy bosom TO respire,
Seems burning still with loves all quenchless
gl fire. tsga
These walls, which Oft her maiden footsteps
trod, a
Are haunted still by the annoying god;
Their echoes, that her laughing voice alarmed,
Are lingering yet, so sweetly were they charm
ed"
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Mr.. JOHN b. COUGH.

Mr.. JOHN b. COUGH. sIf 4saa4
We last week alluded 10 letter from Gen.
Cooke, Of Virginia, TO Deacon Grant, of Bos-
ton. relative TO Mr.. Coughs illness, and we
now favour our readers with one just received
by Deacon Grant, from, Mr.. Cough himself.
I,n ~ S Liberty. Bedford Co. "a.
s'YaHs2 Aug. l9M, 1876. se
MY DrAs FmsND AND FATHER I'll thought
YOU would be pleased to see my hand writing
again, so in great bodily weakness ! will try TO
write a line. have been 70 all appearances
in the very jaws Of DEATH On the 18th Of July
was taken down with fever and affection OF
brain, and remember but very little that hap
pened for week, except leeching, and blad,
ders of ice on my head, with occasional
thoughts of death; but thank God am conval-
escent. and recovering fast with a Tavanous aP-
petite. and although the fever has left me very
weak and feeble, the Doctor who, is very
skillful physician, says have not q pariicle
Of disease, my lungs are quite sound, my liyer
in heahhy state and my digestive organs 10
perfect order. He thinks with care that shall
not only regain my health but enjoy better
health than have for some time. He says Il
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CoMMENDABLE. The Mayor and officers of
New Haven have been at work with consde-
rable success in roofing out the gamblers and
grogshops that infest that place. The Mayor
and officers of Philadelphia have not been at
any such work. Phil. Sun.
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HARPERs' PICTORIAL BIBLE.

HARPERS' PICTORIAL BIBLE.
rTHE subscriber has made arrangements for bind
i ing this splendid Bible in the most elegant and
substantial manner Specimens Of the binding may
be seen at Mr.. r. Farnham's Bookstore corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and llth street. Persons hav-
ing copies to bind assured that no pains or ex-
pense will be spared to produce binding which
will correspond with the beautiful typography and
superb embelishmentsof the work.
Orders will be received oy the subscriber, at his
bindary, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Fuler's Ho-
tel or at Mr. Farnham's Bookstore, as above Please
call, if possible, during the present week,
Binding of every description faithfully executed
by JOHN A. BLAKE,
june 20-tf Bookbinder.
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To marry widow, in good French. sgni
fes 10 make ones fortune; but il does not al
ways happen that this meaning is correct
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"Fears" are entertained at St. Louis that
Gen. Kearney may find himself without pro-
visions in Sante Fe. We have no fears on
that head. His forces will be the last 10 die Of
starvation in inhabited country.
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Complaisance pleases all. prejudices none,
adorns wit, renders humor agreeable, aug.
ments friendship, redoubles love, and comply
ing with justice and generosity, becomes the
sacred charm of the society Of mankind.
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A young man with an inquiring mind
was heard to ask the other day il herring bone
shirts Che new fashion) were made of herring
bones. VI. .. .. y. a LLt
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There is sentiment as beautiful as just,
contained in the following lines:
He who forgets the fountain from which he
drank, and the tree under whose shades he
gamboled in the days Of his youth, is stran-
ger to the sweetest impressions Of the human
heart
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The REV. Mr.. Wilson, Catholic clergy
man, was accidentally shot by a boy while out
on hunting excursion near Taunton, Mass,
a few days since. Some doubts are entertain
ed of his recovery.
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NEWS TIE MS.

What is it but Map Of busy life, 80 .,...
Its fluctuations, and its vast concerns ?, Cotcper.
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A Typhoid dysentery is said to be raging a,
Sandy Hook, near Newton, CT. Great alarm
exists, as the disease proves fatal in nearly ev-
cry case. 9 r#s
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OF all single marriageble ladies who reached
Oregon last season, two thirds were married
before the lst Of March, and the other third
had found great difficulty in resisting the darts
of cupid. At one time, even old maids were
at a premium in Oregon city, and the last one
that remained played star engagement OF CO
quettery and Irritation beforei she gave herself
away. m
A couple Of hundred Of likely, corn fed girls
would GO there, like hot cakes on cold morn
ing. The cry in Oregon is hurry up the girls.
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CORRESPONDENCE.

g How glorious is this invention OF writing, where
by we easily communicate to absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasure or Improvement!
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Oriental Improvement. Twenty thousand
schools are TO be established in Turkey.
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McLANE & KNOTT,
BOOK BINDERS,
PeilslSL4UQnin Ape11tte

ONE DOOR WEST OF JACKSON HALL,
Over the Office Of the Colonization Society,
INFORM the Public that they have entered into
i co-partnership, and will execute, in neat and
workman-like manner, every variety of Binding
WILLIAM McLANE.
IGNATUIS M. KNOTT.
Auguat 27-1 m--aod .'"sg #@
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Gov. Runnels, says Ike Galveston News
returned this morning from the country, where
he has been for several DAYS.
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The first vote was given For Retrocession>
by our worthy Mayor. VIM. yeich, esq.
A very silly story appeared yesterday in the
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun about minority, arguing that free negroes
will be allowed TO swarm in upon US, now
that we are part Of Virginia
No such argument is made, and it will be
quite the reverse. No free person of color be-
ing permitted by the laws of the State TO come
into il even as visiters. | have not read the
law myself, but have no reason to doubt the
correctness of my information. l..
Brief and beautiful is the following bijou of
a poem from the Septembet number of Ora
hams Magazine.
DUTY.
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What is the.chief use Of 'breadP asked an
examiner at recent school exhibition.
The chief use Of bread answered the urchln
interrogated, apparently astonished at the sim
plicity of the inquirer, the chief use Of bread
is to spread butter and molasses on it,