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WASHINGTON, ID. c. THURSDAY, JANUARY l. 1916

in prison. With one hand you thrust the dagger
to the heart-with the other attempt to assuage
the pain it causes--Dr Thomas SeoaH.
You are filling your aims houses, and jails, and
penitentiares, with victims loathsome and bur
densome to the community. You are engaged in
a business which is compelling your fellow citizens
to pay taxes to support the victims of your en-
ployment. You are filling up these abodes of
wretchednes and guilt, and then asking your fell
low citizens to pay enormous taxes indirectly to
support it--ReU. Albert Barnes.
Whether you will hear or whether you will for
bear shall not cease to demonstrate; and when
casaspo more to reclaim you, will sit down
at your gate and cry Murder! Murder MURDER!
Hemn Humphrey, D. D.
If men will engage in this destructive traffic, if
they will stoop to degrade their reason and reap
the wages of iniquity, let them no longer have the
law book as pillow, nor quiet conscience by the
opiate of license.--Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen.
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EARTHENWARE,C CHINA, AND GLASS.
TNHOMAS PURSEI,L has lust imported per


ships Pacific and Hampden, from Liverpool
and other sources, one hundred and thirteen pack
ages Of the above articles Of the newest style and
from the best manufactures, such as ....,r
French and English china dinner, tea, and toilet
Sets, or pieces detached 5g at hdi
Canton china, pearl, white, blue, stone china and
blue printed and figured Plates
Dishes, Bowls, Vases, Ga great Variety laa
In word, his very extensive Stock embraces al
most every article usually kept in such establish
ments. aH H 5aa
Dixon's English Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets,
and plated Castors
And also, American Britannia Cofe and tea
Sets, or pieces separate
Castors, Lamps, Candlesticks, Mugs, covered
Pitchers Table and tea Spoons Covered Urns and
Briggins, sc.
Solar, lard, or oil Lamps
Lamp Glasses and Wicks, Of almost every size
lvory-handled and other Knives and Forks, in
complete sets or separate
Plated and brass Candesticks, Shutters and Trays
Walters, Looking Glasses, Shovel and Tongs
Cut, pressed, and plain Tumblers, Wines
Champagnes, Finger Bowls, Wine Coolers,
Clarets
Decanters, Fruit Baskets, Dishes, Lamps, SC.
A large assortment of common Ware, suitable
for retailing. All of which will be sold whole
sale and retail, as cheap as the very cheapest.
English Pipes in boxes
First quality Stone Ware at the factory prices.
As the subcriber is determined to reduce his
heavy stock of Goods he intends to sell low, and
soliclts call from his friends and the public gener
ally at his store opposite Browns's Hotel, Pennsyl-
yania avenue. THOMAS PURSELL.
Nov. lS--2m N
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by thee. Look down upon me blessed spirit, on
me, the desolate."
| With these words he severed another fat NOR
sci, which stopped his voice, but not his grief
When at length the leg, so rich in recollections,
was almost consumed, in the fillness of mean-
choly, Roderick's fancy took higher range
Raising his fearful eyes, and in his left hand the
wel-picked bone towards heaven, or rather to-
wards the ceiling, he sighed, :" All, take me to
thyself above! what shall | do alone here below?
Where is there heart that yet beats for me ?"
The pious Roderick believed that his soliloguy
was unheard by all, except, perhaps, the spirit
of his blessed aunt; he had not observed that he
sat by half open door, where pretty girl
fourteen or fifteen years Of age, stood awhile Gu
riously, in equal admiration Of his tender grief
and powerful appetheyahe eNA# length, unable to
restrain her laughter at the strange spectacle,
hastily disappeared.
''Oh! my good Lord Councillor" cried she
to stout gentleman coming up the steps, !" |
beg you, for Heavens sake, just to 90 into the
big room. There sits an angelic young gentle
man, devouring a leg of mutton, and at the same
time almost crying his eyes out of his head
In my whole life, never did see man out of
pure grief eat such an enormous quantity Of meat
! in SO short time. Go, my dear sir, do go com
fort him. And she pushed him into the room,
while he more than once bade her, g don't be so
naughty, Countess" @@
To be continued. 9#
PUTTING RESOLUTIONS INTO PRACTICE.-
AT missionary meeting held amongst
the negroes in the West Indies, these three
resolutions were agreed upon -
]. We will all give something,
2. We will all give as God has enabled
us. #Hs 4 fa
3. We will all give willingly. m
SO soon as the meeting was over, lea
ding negro took his seat at the table, with
pen and ink, to put down what each came to
give. Many came forward and gave some
more and some less. Amongst those that
came was rich old negro, almost as rich as
as all the others put together, and threw up
on the table small silver coin. ssTake dat
back again." said the negro that received the
money, 6 Dat may be according to de first
resolution, but is not according tode second''
The rich old man accordingly took it up, and
hobbled back again to his seat in rage.
One after another came forward and as al
most all gave more than himself, he was
fairly ashamed of himself, and again threw
down piece Of money on the table, say
ing" Dare, take dat!'' 1t was valuable
piece ofgold, but it was given SO ill-tem-
perdly that the negro answered again, "No!
dat won't do yet Itmay be according to de
first and second resolution, butnot according
to de last,n and he was obliged to take up
his coin again. Still angry at himself and
all the rest, he sat long time, till nearly all
were gone, and then came up at the table,
with smile on his face, and very willingly
gave large sum to the treasury. Very
well,'' said the negro, }" Dat will do. Dat
according to all de resolutions" I
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per year.
While the "CoLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN" will
be devoted to the cause Of Temperance, its
columns will be enriched by original articles
on subjects calculated to interest, instruct
and benefit its readers. 1t is intended SO to
blend variety, amusement, and instruction,
as that the various tastes Of its patrons may
be Gas far as it is practicable) gratified.
Commerce, Literature, and Science, and
every other subject Of interest, not inconsls-
tent with Temperance and morality, will re-
ceive the earnest attention Of the publishers.
Nothing Of sectarian, political, or personal
character will be admitted.
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JOHN CONNELLY.

CHEAP CABINET, SOFA, AND CHAIR MAN
UFACTURER AND UNDERTAKEN.
Sepe,th q. bet,oeen II and sts. Washington City.
He informs his friends and the public, that he j.
nrenared to execute all orders in the above busi-
ness. with which he may be favored. Hehopesto
receive liberal share of public patronage, +, IN
N. B.-Funerals attended to at the shortest mo-
tice and on the most reasonable terms, wafrsntsd
10 give satisfaction. Nov. 1T I,
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breathe freely he thanked his escuer, and praised
his ready Invention, in casting the mlshap upon
the earthquake
. Ah," sighed Roderick, il your Highness
had half but so lucky thought to save me from
the claws of my master! For he will pay me
back my earthquake with vengeance. Ah and
you have ruined my Homer, too, forever"
" Homer!" said Zaver, who had the book in
his hand, looking with astonshment at the ba-
kers boy, who, though under the same roof with
a pretty girl, preferred the company Of the old
Greek. This gave rise to many questions, Rod
erick related his brief history, which SO pleased
the kind hearted and grateful Prince, that he de-
termined to rescue the genius Of the lad from OBJ
security.
Z. Let your master alone Roderick, }" said he,
"and trouble yourself no more about him or
Gretchen either; she'll easily fb herself out Of
the scrape | will fulfil your wishes and send
you to the University Here is money, clothe
yourself better. Go home, inform your master
of your intentions, but be silent about what has
happened. Come to me tomorrow after dusk,
and tell no one who it is that aids yon."
Roderick fell at the feet of the Prince, and
then hastened to his aunt to relate his good for
tune. On the following morning he sent her to
say, that having upset the dough-trough by ac-
cident, he would not return for fear of the conse-
quences.
Affairs were soon put in trim. The good aunt
arranged her nephew's wardrobe, enjoined him to
study divinity, and dismissed him to the Univer-
sity, Roderick departed in tears As he had be-
come sincerely attached to the good old woman,
during the year ofhis wearisome apprenticeship,
and while he loved heras second mother, he had
become so dear to her, that she not only recon
ced to his books, but on his birthday each year,
sent him dollar, wrapped in gold paper, to add
to his stock.
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SCELLAN EOUS.
SLIG II I C AU SES.
From lie German of Zschokke
BY J. d. MCPHERSON.

This translation was prepared for the Messen-
ger Since it was finished have been informed
that version of the same tale has appeared in
one of our Monthlies. Ifs | but afford the rea-
der another view, though dim one, OF the un-
translatable style Of the nimi,able story writer,
Heinrich Ischokke- Translator.
1t has passed into an axiom, that 9 what man
wills, he can do.' Each day, however, teaches
us that. what man wills, he must do - and what
he wills is the effect Of precedent causes which
determine his destiny. 1t is indeed true, that
talents and amiable qualities do much but blind
chance still more. And these talents, these
amiable qualities, what are they but the gifts of
unbiased fortune?
| know no history more singular than that OF
the late Count Roderick Won W., who raised
himself from bakers boy to the highest dign-
ties of his country, and died Prime Minister.
Raised himself! The expression is too strong.
Contrary to his own expectations, and even his
own will, he acas raised. lie himself used to
recount to us his adventures but they were so
insignificant in themselves, that they owed their
greatest interest, perhaps, to the navlete with
which herelated them. will, however, recount
here such Of them as recollect, convinced that
TO some, and, most Of all, to myself, they will
afford an hours amusement; or, at least, recall
some Of the happy moments which spent in
the instructive company of that amlable old
man.
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THE BAKERY.

1t is well known that Roderick was of low orr
gin. His father was custom house officer IN a
little frontier town, of small fortune, but much
knowledge and intelligence. Although he spoke
several languages, drew well, and played the
flute with skill, yet he never got beyond the
custom. house Andwhy2 Fortune favored him
not. While yet young man, he had lightly
taken part in silly scrape. All the others en-
gagged in it, escaped by the aid of money, fami-
ly, and influence, from the consequences; but he
having nothing, became the scape goat for the
rest, and passed ten years in prison. After the
expiration of bis time, he left his native country,
where he was disgraced, wandered long time
abroad at length broke leg, became copylst
on pinching stipend, and finally, by the grace
Of his friends, on whom, he wasa burden, receiv-
ed situation in the custom house. Here he
married poor girl and became the father of our
Roderick.
He gave the child an excellent education, in
strucling him himself for he wished to make
something out of him. Roderick had excellent
talents, and babe fair to realize his fathers hopes;
but just when he was ready to enter the Uni
versity. he found he had neither money nor pa
tron The old man plned over the disappont-
ment and died his wife had preceded him seven
years before to everlasting bliss.
At the age of twenty Roderlck stood alone.-
The property of the deceased scarce sufliced to
pay his debts; but from some charitable souls
Roderick received money to take him away from
the town; and he left it, for he was no longer
wanted there. Hesought another village, where
dwelt his fathers sister, a widow, and supported
her old age by the sale Of matches, tinder, flnts,
paper, pens, etc. Roderick met the sister of his
father, and apprised her of the death of her
brother and the poverty of her nephew. The
good old woman was deeply moved; she en-
braced her nephew, and promised to provide for
him.
And she honestly kept her word. She receiv-
ed him into her house, aud filled the place of a
mother. But some forms in him she thought
were necessary. "Then hast no money!" said
she, g nor have /. Think, then, no more Of the
University. That's well enough for rich pco-
pie Thy father had too much wit for his sta
ton and that was one of the main causes of his
i'll fortune. He sought the great and lost the
small. lie threw away the penny, to play with
dollars; aud so soremained always poor. His wish
es were never in Misplace, and where his wishes
where he could never get. That was his fault!
God keep him! tell thee what, Roderick, be
good boy aud lay aside thy books, which only
ruin the head. cannot pay for thy schooling,
and thou shall be a bakers boy. | have already
spoken to Master Brnenstiel nextweek he will
take thee. viii give thee halla dozen shirts
and Sunday coat In three years thou wilt be
journeymen, and then thou arr thy own master.
Labor has golden soil, and the baker never
wants for bread Roderick had nothing TO say
against this arrangement, for he conld make no
better for himself But Cicero and Xenophon
were too dear to him. he took them to the bakers,
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L,URNIsHED HOUSE FOR RENT--For

II rent, three newly finished houses on ID, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets, containing nine com
Portable rooms in each, brick out-houses, Sc One
of the houses am now furnishing, and to careful
tenant would rent it low for the approaching ses-
sion. To any person wishing very comfortapie
house and convenient location, this house IS just
such a one. For further particulars apply at
SELBY PARKER'S th
nov. Oft streets, Penn. Avenue.
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rur STAR OF FORTUNE RISES,

While Mr.. Birnenstiel in prayer awaited the
destruction of Gomorrah, and his daughter was
releasing her imprisoned members, Roderck was
busy with the Prince, When the latter could
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and when he had no meal bags to carry, and no
dough to knead, and his mistress no errand 10
run, he learned an ode of Horace by heart.
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THE COLUMBIAN FOUNTAIN,

Three times Ueek, on super-royal sheet.
Il will be delivered to subscribers in the
District, at hoo cents per number, payable
weekly.
To distant subscribers it will be mailed at
Iwo Dollars and fifty cents per year, pay
able in advance.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-05-28
LAND FOR SALE.

w the premises, in two separate parcels,
on Saturday the 3Oth Of May nert, part of the
lands attached to jacobs Church, in this conn-
ty, lying near Liberty Greek -four miles south
west from Columbia Furnace, containing be-
tween EIGHTY AND NINETY ACRES,
(the exact number Of acres will be given on
the day of sale) About one-half is cleared, in
tolerable state of cultivation, well adapted to
the growth of wheat, clover, SC. The bal
ance is covered with the choisest timber of eve
ry description. One-third of the purchase mo-
ney to be paid on the first day of Apri! next,
at which time possession will be given, and
the deed of conveyance made to the purchaser;
the balance in two equal annual instalments-
Bonds with approved security will be required
for the deferred payments, also lien on the
premises. Any person wishing to view the
premises previous to the day of sale. can be
accommodated by applying TO John Mummaw,
f. d. Rinker, VIM. Lichliter, or to either Of
the subscribers. Sale will commence at one
O'Clock, P. NJ. when further particulars will
be make known.
~ ABSALOM RTNKER. ! r
PHILIP DELLINGER, 1'''s'ee''
April 80, 1916.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1846-05-28
/ VIRGINIA TO w1r.

VIRGINIA TO wrr.
At rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
County court of Shenandoah, for the month
OF April 1916; Isaac Haas and wife &c.,
plaintiffs, against Catharine Hoffinan's heirs,
&c, defendents--IN cnaNcERY.
NNHE defendants, the unknown heirs OF
u Peter Hoffman, deed, the unknown
heirs OF Daniel Hoffman, decd, the unknown
heirs OF Peter Hoffman, decd son of Christian
Hoffman, decd. the unknown heirs Of George
Hoffman. decd, the unknown heirs Of Daniel
Hoffman. decd, of c., the mix heirs
of David a. Hoffman, decd. joseph Hoff.
man. John Hoffman, Catherine Green and
her husband, whose name is unknown, Ra-
chse' Liggett. fhe unknown heirs Of Daniel
Hoffman, decd son Of Jno. Hoffman, decd,
James NJ. Venable and Matilda his wife. the
unknown heirs Of Christopher Hoffman decd,
Jacob Moore and Susan his wife, the un-
known heirs of Jacob Fetzer, decd, Rachael
Fetzer. Jacob Fetzsr, Jas. A. Fetzer, Joseph
Strickler and Hetta his wife. John Fetzer
and Frances Fetzer, not having entered
their appearance and given security accor-
ding to the act of assembly and the rules of
this court; and it appearing by satisfactory
evidence that they are not inhabitants of this
county; 1t is ordered, That they appear here,
at rules to be held therein on the first Mon
day IN July next, and answer she bill of the
plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in Woodstock. for two months success
sively. and posted at the front door of the
court house in the said town of Woodstock.
A COPY-TESTE,
SAMUEL c. WILLIAMS, c. 5 c.
April 80, 1916.
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VIRGINIA. TO Wit:

VIRGINIA. TO WIT:
At rules held in the Clerks Office OF the UT
cult Superior Court of law and chan
cery for the County of Page, on Monday
the 4th day Of May. 1876. James H. Car
administrator Of Isaac Overall, deceased,
Complainant. against George Keyser, Adj
son A. Jones. administrator of Wharton
ZONES, deceased. Isaac B. Lehew and VIM:
Iehew administrators with the will.annexed
Of John Mccullough. decd, John F Over
all and Teresa his wife, formerly Teresa
Young; John B. Young, James Johnston
and Elizabeth his wife: John Young John.
ston. Thomas Y. johnston. Jane Bishop anu
Daniel Blosser, Committee administrator
Of VIM Young, Decd. Defendants-Io an
amended and supplemental bill to cross
bill of defendant Overall,-iN caANcE.i.
TIME defendants John F. Overall anu MS
Il wife, John B. Young, James johnston am
Elizabeth his wife, John Young Johnston,
Thomas Y Johnston, and Jane B'shop, MOI
having entered their appearance and gwen
security according to the act of Assembly
and the rules Of this Court; and it appearing
by satisfactory evidence that they are not m
hsbitants of this State: On motion OF the
plaintiff. by this counsel, 1t is Ordered lnat
the said defendants do appear here on 'ne
first Monday Of August next and enter tne'.
appearance, answer tile plaintiff . bill, ana
give security for performing the decree o.
the Court; and that copy OF this Oraer pe
forthwith inserted in the Sentinel OF the var
ley, newspaper published at Woodstock'
for two months successfully, and copy PosI
ted at the front door of the Court house Of
the said county Of Page.
A COPY-TESTE
WM. C. LAUGH. c. c.
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the tide receded the wreck was lef,
high anc dry.
ireland. The accounts from Ire
land are gloomy; every day adds 10 the
misery ct the people in that unfortunate
country.
The accounts from various parts o.
the country give painful evidence Of
the existing distress. Many Of the
districts are suffering the horrors of ia
mine, and fever is on the increase
The Ballinasioe Advertiser states that
the district hospital in that town is We
~ crowded.
There are many fever cases. The
> Galway Mercury gives an account of a
lrllef meeting in that district. where
me sum subscribed was totally made
quate to the emergency of the evil. In
Ciogheen, oat meal and course flour
had been distributed to above 1000
starving creatures. In Waterford the
respectable sum of ESQ had been
subscribed in one day, and other sums
had since been added.
In Tralee, money had been raised
and provisions distributed to the fam
ishing populace. The accounts from
the districts on the south and south
western districts are nearly uniform
in their statements Of the restitution,
and apprehensive for the continuance
ofpeace.
Poland.-1'he news from Poland is
of a very contradictory character. A
letter from Lemberg, the capital of
Austrian Gallicia, dated April I, states
that the greater portion of the bands of
peasants who continue under arms had
been dispersed, bu; that assassinations
were daily taking place.
In the town of Syria, peasant, who
hadtaken very active part in attack
ing the chateaux of the mobiles, had
died ofhis wounds, and was inferred
with extraordinary pomp. The pub
lie authorities, both civil and military,
attended, and military honors were
given--a Circumstance so unusual and
improper, that it disguised not only
the Poles,- but the Germans, and espe-
ciaIy the officers of the army.
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Female School.

DEV'D. GEORGE w. MITCHELL,
R& and LADY propose to open Female
School in the town of Woodstock Shenandoah
County, Virginia.
In directing the studies Of the pupils, their
object will be not to hasten them specifically
over great many books, but by explaining
difficult parts-illustrating various subjects
and rigidly examining the pupils On every les
son, to make them thoroughly acquainted with
the elementary principles of learning. that
they may not be puzzled and discouraged by
premature progress. They hope, from many
years experience in the very difficult task OF
thus properly and successfully imparting in
struction to the minds of youth, and the mild
yet firm application of discipline to the various
dispositions of the young, as we'll as particular
attention that will be paid to the moral as well
as the mental improvement of such as may be
committed to their care, to give satisfaction to
their patrons and permanency to the school
they propose to establish.
The terms of tuition, for a session Of FIVE
months, are as follows:
Alphabetical lessons, Spelling, Reading,
Writing and Arithmetic, 70
History, Zoology, Geography and Eng
lish Grammer, %
Rhetoric Botany, Chemistry. Astronomy
Mental and Moral Philosophy land Com
position, Sio
Latin and French Languages, Sig
e &c Wo'A I'll O''''D IS
If the number Of scholars should justify, M
sic and Painting will be added.
The school will commence the first of March
next, without failure.
Nov. Is, lS45.
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Mad Dogs !!

Fire in the mountains, run boys, run!
Mad dogs in Woodstock. come boys. come
And war is raging on the wave.
But Extra Pete will paper shave.
All those who have paper which they wish
TO have accommodations on, can have it done
at very small discount, by calling at the
office OF the subscriber; and any business. ~
his official capacity. promptly attended
to-
All those who have receipts against ne
will please bring them forward for settle
men,. as am fully prepared to meet them,
either by the ready down, or otherwise =
Come on, all on We, tor nothing OH arth gives
me more pleasure than to accommodate my
friends, PETER e. HOSHOUR, jr.
P. s. wish to purchase 10 or12 Likely
Negroes. for which the highest cash price
will be given.
All letters addressed to me, must be
post paid. or they will not meet with atien
ton.
N. B. Just outsof Rat Traps. but have YET
on hand small lot Of Arabian Gourd seed.
which can be seen BY ealing VI my ofkce.
January 20, 1916.