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THE MnfheE'S Last lesson.

will you please teach me my verse.
mamma? and kiss me and bid me good
nighr7' said little Roger l. as he
opened the door and peeped cautiously in
TO the chamber Of his sick mother: Il am
very sleepy but no one has heard me say
my prayers
Mrs. l. was very i'll; indeed her
attendants believed her dying. She sat
propped up with pillows. and struggling
for breath; her lips were white; her eyes
were growing dull and glazed. She was
widow. and little Roger was her only.
her darling child. Every night he had
been in the ha bit of coming into the rom.
and sitting in her lap. or kneeling by hes
side. while she repeated passages from
Gods holy word, or related 10 him sto-
ries of the wise and good nen spoken of
in its pages.
Hush! hushr said woman who was
watching beside her couch. Your dear
mother is too ill to hear you tonight
AS she said this she came forward and
laid her hand gently upon his arm as if
she would lead him from the room.
Il cannot go to bed without saying my
prayers-inteed | cannot.
The ear of the dying mother caught the
sound. Although she had been nearly
insensible to every thing transpiring
around her. the sobs of her darling aroused
her from her stupor, and turning 10
fsiend. she desired her to bring her little
son and lay him on her bosom. Her re
quest was granted, and her child's crimson
cheek and golden head nestled beside tho
pale. cold face of The dying mother.
Roger. my son. my darling child said
the dying mother, repeat this verse after
me, and never forget it; When my faith
er and mother forsake me. the Lord will
take me up The child repeated it dis
tinctly two or three times. aud said his
little prayer. Then he kissed the cold.
almost rigid features before him and went
quietly 10 his couch. The next morning
he sought. as usual. his mo;her, but he
found her stiff and cold.
This was her last lesson. He has new
er forgotten it,; he probably never will.
He has grown 10 be a man, a good man.
and now occupies post of much honor
and profit in Massachusetts.
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PROSPECTUS Ell THE
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.

TO Mechanics, harentors, and Manufacturers
" He pub ishers of the Scientific Anne, ican re-
spectfuily give notice that the Sixth Volume of
this valuable journal commenced ON the twenty frs
of Septcmneg, o-ring favorable opportunity for all
to subscribe who take interest the progre and
development of the Mechanics, Arts, and Manuac-
lures of our country. The character of the Scientific
American is too well known throughout the country
to require Diet iled account of the various subjects
discussed Thoughts columns.
The aim OF the publishers is and has pecn to render
it the most thorough aud useful scientific Journal ia
the country; and to judge of this, by comparing lis
circulation and Influence with other publications Of
the class they have unequvocal evidence of its
Value the leading exponent of the Arts and Sci.
eDces.
1t is published weekly as heretofore in quarto form
ue white paper. afforGng at the end of the year
illustrated Encyclopedia of over tour hundred
pages, with an index, and from five to six hundred
original EngrayneS, described by letters Of refer
ence; beside vast amount of practical information
concerning the progress of Scientific and Mechanical
in, provements Chemistry Civil Engineering, Manu-
featuring in its various branches, Archi ecture, Ma
Sonry, Botany-n short ii embraces the entire range
of the Arts and Sciences.
1t also possesses an original feature not found il
any other weekly journal in the country, viz; All
Official List of Patent Claims prepare expressly for
its columns at the Patent Office. thus constituting it
the american keportory of Inventions"
In c,nnexion with the publishing department, the
proprietors transact the most extensive home and
foreign Patent business dore in this country conse
qupntiY their facilities must be correspondiugy sui
perior.
Terms-S2,O 90 per year, in advance; Sl00 for six
months.
ALI letters must be postpaid and directed to
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Publishers of the Scientific: American,
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GREAT lISCOVEpY.

HE greatest discoveries are those which are mos.
L beneficial to The human race JOY aud gjadn,s
result Iroln them. i,covery that produces hanoi
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ETERNITY by coughs and colds that settled into that
Thenly O! human hfe-C NSUMPTloN: low Il.ry
sUier daily with coughs who might RID then, elves
9t tner ainlction Tor trifie? Is there rem, d,
iaS inc GlSeotery been made which will give rrIieft
le>! MclntoSheS ARABIAN SYRUP" and the All
HzA1NG CORDIAL, have teen discovered! They have
gwen rellefto thousands vino were tatterin urn IT,
pr!nh OF the grave! Turned sorrow into ioy ard
prod ICED happiness where noucht but c.oom ~
vailed. IVY o''O'Ai P-e
For fale by W. H. Gilman, corner OF PENNSYLVANIA
avenue. and II street; Z d. Gilman. Penn,ylyari,
cue. between 9th and It'll Streets and tn roprie
tor' 9TH street between and streets south
jan 24-dtf
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FLORAL CORDIAL.

For tie reliej' and permanent cure Of Gonor
rhoa, G5sets, Structures, Semiual losses,
Leachorio, GrGrei, De.
4 He Floral CORDIAL has gained extensive cha
acter as Il cure, both safe and pleasant for II.
above named very common and destroying cou
plants. Persons Who have suffered long with disea
and whose constitutions have been impaired b4
tinous u,e of powerful drugs have been restored
health aud vigor, by the use of two bottles If IL
preparation. Those afflicted would not only say
money, but great deal of unnecessary suft r.ng,
giving the Cordial IL fair trial
The cordial is pleasant to the taste and pleasant
its effects In using it restrictions are necessary
ksz- Price. per bottle, only one dollar.
Sold by c. STOTT& Co, cor. of eth rect and Penn
avenue; W. ELLIOTT, cor. of Z and 18th streets
PATTERSON d NAIRT, cor. 9Th and Pennsylvan
avenue. ten TT
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EOUSTKEEPEE's GOODS,

John NJ. DOM & BROTHER have just opened
~ and arranged handsome assortment of Goods
suitable for the season, viz:
Paran Marble { ODDS
P;spier Mache and French painted do.
Fr. nch China and Berlin Iron Goods, Cups
and Sauccrs, Mugs, Cardstands, and Match
Fcxes, Dresden China, very h 'ndsome, Bas.
ketS AMI Work Boxes, Portable Desks &c.
PLATED GOODS.
Handsome Casters, Mugs Tea Sets
Card and Cake Baskets, Gobleis, Forks and
spoons
Nus,ards, Salts. and Napkin Rings.
LAMPS,
Solar, ETHEREAL, Hall. &c.
BRONZED GOODS.
Fenders. Dogs, Shovel and longs, spittoons
Candlestieks, tandelabras, uatracks, Looking
Glasses.
LOOKING GLASSES.
Very large gilt frame, mahogany, and walnut
Looking Glasses, Bracket Tables.
FURNITURE.
Several handsome painted Chamber Sets very
cheap and good
Bureaus, Sofas, Extension Tables
Chairs OF many patterns and shapes and mate
Be !stead,. Beds, Mattresses, and Feathers in
the bag
China glass, stone, and crockery Ware in
quantities, large stock, well assorted, and
cheap.
JAPAN WARE.
Toilet Sets Candlesticks. Cake Boxes
Brushes, WOODWARD, Iron Ware
Clocks OF several varieties and patterns, 80
hour and day. Our stock is certainly the
NEST complete of any kept in the District or
perhaps at any other place.
We invite a call from persons in want Particles in
the line of housekeeping, and flat1er ourselves
they can be accommodated at our establishment
promptly and at reasonable prices for the quality
as at any ether place.
JOHN NJ. DOM & BROTHER.
Pennsylvania avenue, bet. 10th and 18th sts
dec 30-tf
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GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC BALL

At Carusi7s Saloon, Moaday Feb. I, 1853.
vE'HE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY respect
4 fully announce that they have engaged Crusis
Saioon for the purpose Of giving Grand Ball on
MONDAY NIGHT, Feb. 7. 1858.
To those who were present at the Ball on the 18th
OF January, refer as to whether the promises to
make it the best ball that has been given for years
was complied with. And it is the intention TO make
this equal if not SurpasS that bail.
Tickets s., to be had at he usual p rees.
JOSEPH B. TATE,
JOHN F. TUCKER,
JAMES KELLY,
JOHN w. MEAD.
J. X. MARSOLErTI,
F. MITCHELL,
JAMES A KING,
WM. l.. SPALDING,
2. VI. DUBANT.
Committee of Arrangements.
WIN. ". S. KERR, Treasurer. jan %
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Letter from the Hon. Thomas z. Beaton.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 20. 1919
Mr.. Freeman Hunt.-SIR: owe you many THANKS
for the opportunits have had to read the Aer H. nj
Magazine and have found it in reality "a lie a Msfa-
zine and that we'll re, lenished. Of at the usefr!
matter which the title would imply. aad presented
with fuilnc and cle8rness which delights while il
nstructs 1t is, in fact. merchants D4agsZiae il
the large acceptaton of the term-merehants who &
between nations, whose large operations bring nanr
departments Of knowledge, ana view % the state q
the world, into daily requisition. But il not tie
great merchant only, but the one OF more modest
but. nevertheless, of most useful Op-r stions-the
merchant of the interior also-who viii fud this ma
gazne 10 abound with the information, the pursuit
of his business and the elevation If tne mercantile
character requires. Nor is its utility ut all confined
to .rchants, but extends TO the legislator and dpo
matst. and to all who Oh arged with mansg ny
the affairs of the nation. For myself, have fouDG
it most useful to me in my senatorial labors, AID
hive been i'm the habit for many years Of CAREFULLY
consulting it.
Very respectfully, sir, your obedieut servaEt.
THOMAS II. BENTON.
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GAS.

GAG.
Fg1HE UNDERSIGNED, STEPHEN EDDY, No 10
4 north side of Pennsylvania avenue, agent
the sale of DR.. Mcconnell S patent for generating
from wood invites the scientific and the pub gen
ton Mt the above estab shmept apparatus for ii
manufacture of Gas The illumin ,ting qualities t,
this gas are SUPERIOR and it il free from that SINE
which is produc Il from other material, and in ever
respect equal.
As this ias is entirely produced from WOOD it Ca
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ed from coal and other materials. The subscriber
guaranty that he will produce this Gas one huudr
per cent. cheaper than the ordinary.
The public and scientific respectfully
vited to call and examine for themselves.
feb At STEPHEN EDDY.
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HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE.
AND COMMERCE. REVIEW

BY FREEMAN HUNT, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
'HllE number for December, 1850, completed the
Z twenty third semi.annual volume The work
has been ENLARGED since its comnlent ement in Julv
1882 and each volume now containing r:orc than
seven hundred large octave pages A few complete
sets OF the Ma Eazine may be obtained at the uhIish
er'S Office H. Futon street, New York. neatly an
substantially bound, for two dollars auGaa half Der
volume
The following arc a few ofthe many commeudatory
letters rece, ed by the editor of the Merchants Ma,
gazine from distinguished statesman:
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WINES, BRANDIEs, CIGARS, GROCERIES
PICKLES, SAUCES, CATsUPS, &C.
JNO. B. KIBBEY ! &C

JNO. 3. KIBBEY ! CO.,
No. s. opposite Centre Market.
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS in the above goods,
i of fer to families, clubs and the trade an unsur'
passed variety Of
WINEs-Madeiras, Clarets, Champagnes, Ports.
sherries, Hooks, &c. on draught IN demlJohns
and bottles.
LIouoRs-Brandies, Rum, Whisky. Gin. &c
LIoUERs-C Curacao, Maraschino, Anisetti, Noyeau,
Bitters, &C.
MALT LIouERs-London Brown Stout, Scotch an
English A,es.
CIGARS-A variety of brands.
P1cKLEs-Best quality Of English and French.
SAUcEs-For Fish. Currie, Game, Meats. &c.
TEAs-Breskfast Teas, Souchoug, Pouchong, Peko'
Ooong, Tyson, Young Hyson, &c in chests, Il
chests and boxes.
SuGARs-B-own, Loaf, Crushed, Pulverized, Graz
debated, &c.
CoFFEE-Nocha Java. Mara cabo, Rio, &c.
CHEEsE-stilton, Chedder, sapsago Parnesan, Dutch
and American.
HAMs-Best American and Westpbalia.
E1- LEA PERKINS, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUcE-t1
jon Z-tf
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Letter from Hon. Henri Clay.

ASHLAND. 10Th July, 1915
Dear Sir: wish to express to you the graf ticaIior
derived on receiving the July number Of the Al,r-
chants Magazine and Commercial Review from yiry,.
ing your portrait in the beginning and from reiir
your address to your friends at the end Of it, W,c
we feel under ob i,ations to those who nave rontr l.
uted to our information aud amusement we arr. nat
uraly deSIrJus to possess knowledge or III IN ,f
their appearance, of the teatarcS of Their counter
ance. ana OF the character and habits of their mind
which we cin acquire. You have placed YOUR mum.
erous readers (at least you have me. ii ] NAV not
speak for thcm) under those obligations; and the
plumber of your valuable work now before me T.,
some degree, sat sizes the desire which have aiu
Ge
have become quite familiar with the Magazine
aid Review, and have no hesitation in raSIty my
humble opinion that it is emuently entitled to tn.
public regard and support 1t collects ana .rraEes
IN gooh order, large amount of valuable sLItiStca
and other information, highly useful only TO tie
merchant but TO the statesman, to the calIiva or m
the earth, to the manufacturer to tue MAJ liner in
short to all classes Of the BUSH ess ana reading CON-
mun;ty.
Entertaining this opinion. I an glad shat it has
been and hope that it may continue to b.. literally
patrOnzal.
Offering you cordial assurances of nav esteem and
res ard. truly your friend and obedirnt servant
Freeman Hunt, esq. HCLAY
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remissness the Common Council, or the
Board of Aldermen, whose jurisdiction is
partly made to clash with that of our Rem
resentatives in Congress, where is conceo-
trated the wisdom of the ''Fathers of the
the Country
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E5- Persons lCisting to te ssrUed aoih the "EvES-
yG STAR ucH leare their and address at fumes
Kills. 1st acard BiShops periodical store adjoining
UILa7tS, A. TaeS near 11ts street, j. Miss Ero.yas
Uael James MINERS 9Th street. or at Joe Sili7,qtoas
Odeo1a Bailding also, a. Lannsoad's It'll street.
advertisements can be I.tt at the a6ore p,aces
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STOVES! STOVES.
FANCY ARTICLES. pERFuKEsY- SC

n CIV on hand and for sale at Stationers' Y al AL
~ Joining the Irving Hotel, an extensive asset
ment Of Pertumcry. Farina Cologne, Sans Toilet md
qther Soaps Balm Of Columbia. Tooth Powder,
Brushes aud al ether articles pertaining 10 the Toilet
and Shoes.
All OF which we will sell 1T least tai..y per cent
cheaper than tneg can be purch ssed esemh re
Music IouG cents per page. Call at
Jan % STATT0NER2 HAIL
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III. 4. PARKER,
House and Sign Painter and GIazier

IESPECTF LILY informs his friends ard the nub.
- nc generally. that he is prepares TO execute
work in his profe :sion as punctua ~ sni ~
Sonaoe rates as il can be done in Washington
orders lett at his room Louisiana avenue. hc
tween ON ard 9TH sts. or at his residence on q
ton.
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NEW AND POPULAR MUSIC!

yUST RECEIVED at Stationers' Hail. adj
~ joining the Irving Hotel, the following pieces OF
new and popular Music-yz
The Atlantic Return Schottische
The Sailie Polka
I'm going for a Soldier, Jenny
Iwould l were bird, dearest
Fl, l. l, Quickstep
Ben Bolts Quickstep
Believe me tihe Trio from Attila)
Atlantic Polka
Clifton RI dowa
Astonishing Polka
The Roe (a beautiful Song)
The Celeste Polka
Marr's Waltz
Sontag Polka
Maler's Scrap Book-a collection Of popular
airs, for young people
The Death of Warren
feb s.
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TOE SHILElNGTON HAS RECEIV.
u ed
My Novel, or Varieties of English Life, by Bull
wcer, complete.
Greeleys Wing Almanac, for 1853.
History of Europe, by Sir A. Allison.
Blackwoods Magazine, for January.
Adventures OF Captain Black, by the author of
Hector Ofialoran.
Godeys Ladys Book, and Grahams Magazine,
for February.
GIeason's Pictorial and Barnuu1's Illustrated
News. back numbers from the commencement OF the
year, ON hand.
Also, back numbers Of oil the Muga ines for
sale.
Books, Newspapers, Stationery, and everything
i'll the periodical line For sale at
JOE SHILLINGTUN'S Bookstore.
Odeon Building, corner Of II st. and Pa ave.
ian 90
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FRENCH, GERMAN, AND AMERICAN BIAS
A kErS, of every description, Gerry cheap Looking
Glasses, Hobby Horses, Propellors, Carriages, Boys
sleighs, Small Billiard Tables, Back Cannon Boards
Dominocs, Chess Men, Dice, Playing Cards, Violin
Strings, and mauy other gocds received and for
sale, wholesale and retail, at
LANMONDS
eth street Fancy Store, ID door below E.
ian 6-eo:t
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EeE Mr. WILLIAM TUCKER, aoith such as
,jstance as he nay employ, as authorized to re
csire subscribers and advertisements for tie
/. Daily E ening Star" Mr. BURNS a0M acaat
on the citizens of Georgetown.
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Local A Affairs.

81 mans man for a. that"-We learn
that since the imprisonment of Sehaumberg,
the prisoners in the county Jail have enjoyed
privileges which they never before had. 1t
has been intimated that the influence of
certain high dignitaries had great effect in
obtaining these privileges; but we cannot
see the reason why it should; and our know
ledge of the gentlemen stationed at the
prison inclines US to doubt the correctness
of the rumor. If it is, they have departed
i from their usual course, and are censurable
for it, or those who granted the privileges.
| Any man who is confined in that prison, let
linn be rich CT poor, should he made to CON
form to the rules. What has high station
to Go with the manner in which O prisoner
is kept? We think that the higher the po-
sition prisoner has occupied in this coun-
try the more strict should the officers be
perfectly and yet offends it, is certainly more
o criminal than one ignorant and untaught.
Let all be kept safely.
Public .ScAooks.-The regular monthly
meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Pub
lie Schools took place On Wednesday after
noon last. Present q majority of the mem
bers of the Board. No other business was
transacted than the reception of the usual
monthly report.
Ne,O County jail The authorities have
been looking up a location for new Jail
We do not think there was any necessity for
them to travel as far as the Penitentiary, for
about as good location as can be found is
very near the City Hall. convenient for the
court, baiiiflS, and, if constructed properly,
would not be cause of complaint in the
neighborhood. The present building is q
poor concern, and ought to be removed.
Hotel IHief-At this particular crisis the
hotel keepers of Washington cannot be too
careful in guarding against the . light fin
gered gentry" who are now fiocking in
here, and will swarm about all places of
public resort, until Inauguration day. The
first Operations of the season. occurred
On Saturday evening. A man giving his
name rs John Grumley. doubtless false
one, was arrested by the police, charged
with stealing three vests, an over-coat,
three shirts, and variety Of the usual
'fxins for the outer man - from one OF
our city hotels. He was examined before
the Police Justice, and had written with a
pencil, his own name on some of the arti-
cles stolen. to make out q prima tacic case
in his own defence. During his examina.
tiOu uC uCItdy cI the usual character Ol Tile
adrOH thief. and very cody demonstrated
with the officers 'for stripping him of his
habiliments during such cold weather." In
person, he has large wen upon his neck,
and Is about twenty years of age
he wears blue cravat, and is about five
feet eight inches in height Several of the
"gang" doubtless are here.
By the way, our Corporate Authorize:
exercise a too niggard economy in the
amount of appropriation which they allow
to limited police force, to whose Or tee
ton is solely left the lives and properties Of
our citizens, as well as the personal safety
of the statesman of the nation. In this re-
gard We ought not, perhaps, to charge viii
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\
Board of Aldermen, whose jurisdiction is
partly made to clash with that of our Rem
resentatives in Congress, where is conceo-
trated the wisdom of the s'Fathers of the
the Country"
| SKIM against the Lamp Post"-It is q
matter of frequent occurrence to find the
disciple of the "Jolly God'' in row with
the lamp post after nights, but yesterday we
had monday exhibition of the kind, which
ended In the utter defeat of the unfortunate
lamp post-not between an opponent to the
MAINE liquor law but a pair of RUNAWAY
horses, that were attached to O. carriaoa
which bolted down the Avenue and broke
down one of the lamp posts opposite Browns
Hotel. Some were of opinion the horses
had taken a ''drop too much -others want
ed to fix it upon the driver, who was ..absent
from his Seat but on which of the parties
to fix the blame, this deponent doth not
say"
Thomas Francis Neaghe~.-We regret to
learn that Mr.. Meagher will not be here
before the adjournment Of the present Con-
gress. The Montgomery Guards" have
done their parts well in extending their hos
FATALITIES to their countryman through their
respected Captain, P. 3. Key, and we shall
rejoice to see them turn out on the 14th il
slant, when they will celebrate the occasion
with festive entertainment. We shall give
q full report of the proceedings, toasts,
speeches, and all the particulars.
The Washington Ligh! Lfanty-This
evening the ball and supper of the company
at Carusis, will BE- well attended We
shall report the entire proceedings. Look
out for to morrow's Star with it's descriptive
''sketchss Of the ball-the fashion and
beauty" that will grace it.
Passage Ihieues.-Joe Penny aud Alfred
II. Green, two free negroes, were arrested
on Saturday night last, by the watchmcn in
the First Ward, and taken before Captain
Goddard. They were charged with stealing
an over-coat and porte monnaie. The
over-coat was identified as the property o.
Mr. Z. ". Hall, and was taken from his
residence; the porte monnaie was identi-
fed by MIR. S. 3. Paris, and was stolen
from his coat while it was hanging in the
passage Ct Mr.. T. D. Gilmans residence.
Both the boys were committed for Court.
Sent Doun.-Samuel Wallace and Johr.
Conner were taken to the watch house las
night, for being drunk and disorderly.
They were sent to the work house for fifteel,
days.
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I Mr.. CNNVERS IGVIGOEArING CuHm.I
- TOR genital debility, weakness ILL potency. con
turnal emissions, incontinence. &C.
Price s. per bottle. For safe by
s Z. SYLVESTER
Druggist and Apothecasy, corner OF 9Th ami (! sis
dec. lt-2w - 49,