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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-11-01
A wIPEs STRATEGY.
Hand-saueczips Comedy In a Raiirend

Iron the scranton Pa) Democrat
We have but little sympathy for man who
will, barter away tho affection he should feel
for wife for the tickle smiles and fayors Of
other women whose moral stamina Ia not
strong enough to keep them snoat on the
dark waters Of sin.
Therefore, we could only smile when we,
tho other day, learned the details oil the ioi-
lowing little episode: -,-,
wv. L., Of this city, Is young married
man Of more than ordinary attractions, and
| Of course, he knows IL. lie is regular Iany-
| killer-in his estimation. A few years aSo
he won The heart and the hand Of an intelli-
gent girl from neighboring town; but no
cannot resist the destinations OF his old ways
among the opposite sex, and ho never lets an
opportunity sip Of making himself agreeable
TO them, and ingrstiating himself into their
confidence as far Us possible.
quaintancc Of her girlhood from the coun.
try-a smart, frcsh-looking damsel, but not
over-scrupulous about her conduct-rathcr
loose iu her ways, showing poor bringing-up;:
During her visit here, Mr.. L., his wife, and
their visitor took occasion TO run up TO
Nicholson for a day Of pleasure, which passed
off to tho apparent enjoyment oil oil con-
ccrncd.
''But II was on the return trip that the fun
| commentator the wife. Tho three pas
scngers occupied two seats In the car, opened
opposite TO each other, tho husband and a
few articles Of baggage on one scat, and the
ladies facing him.
Laughter, mcrriment and jokes, inter
spersed with comments ON the events OF the
day, were freely INDUCED In, and everything
was going on swimmingly, until ut length
Mrs. l.. thought she caught glimpse, In the
dark corner OF the car, OF her husband
! hand reaching that Of her companion, wlhcl
! law partly concealed under her shawl.
at was tho careful movement Of mo
ment 10 place her own hand where his wa
likely TO fall. The NEXT Instant she felt TN
real old-tlme pressure Of her youthful lover
, palm. which she returned with the ardoi
. that she had done In the days long gone.
"Thcn followed half hour Of more thai
usually lively conversation on the part o
her husband, and II was intcrspersed at ever,
significant point, rs thick as commas, WIN
! hearty grasps Of his wife's little hand, whicl
! were ofteutimes heightened into down
. right squeeze; and every one was returned
Q with equal feryor by his wife. who was dc
lighted beyond measure at the success oil he
5 little game.
|, "Nothing intorfercd with the programme
: until at length the conductor suddenly purs
8 open tho door within few feet OF them
| when tho full glare Of his lantern fell on th
discounted wight aud the laughing vile
:, She held stoutly 10 her husbands hand, an
y lifted II as high as her head, until there coul
= no longer DO doubt In the mind OF one
\, !, the three as to the situation Of affairs.
y "That man didn't talk worth cent III
y rest of the trip, and us everything has al
?, | reared serene around their hearth ever ain,
y II Is presumed that no has begged forglv
Y ncss-and Is looking for another chance"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-11-01

10000 Prizes S45O,OOO
The title TO tho above real estate is guaranteed
The liberal terms OF this scheme brings II within
tho reach Of all-the greatest opportunity ever Of.
fered for the poor mai % rise q wealth
Single tickets, Sabo; Eleven Tickets. cas-; Fifty.
Tickets, $3.50
The drawing will be made under the superiniend.
enco OF committee, appointed by the Highest OH
eias in the State duly sworn ~ the faithful per-
Tbs highest officials, both OF city, county and
State, have not only indorsed Mr.. Abeles, but also
his scheme. .
desring to participate In the drawing should at
once form their clubs aud send In their orders.
Agents wanted in all BtAteH, cities and towns In
the limited states and CanadHs. n.,.,,,
OF the purchaser in plain writing,
livery package OF Ii tickets has chance to win II
prizes but positively certain to win one while ono
person out OF every ten who purchase package OF
IL u bound to win two prizes. .,,-
For further Information and particulars, sfnt
for circulars 10 the Manager and Proprietor' AID
sINION ABEIRs,
pe20-STuTh3m LeaVenworth, Kansas.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-11-01

Principal Prize, 100000,
consisting Of the superb paaal residence Of simon
hbelsrl ESQ., unsurpassed A. private dwelling IN
Court House, girroundsd by masnihsSnt sroppnds.
has been only recently completed. with all modern
'A'''''' prize LIST.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-11-01

AFAsuIoS oracle DEGREES that fine leather will
bs a fashionable dress trimming this winter.
Strasn incorrigiole youths will testify that
vogue, but that their fathers are NOT so partic-
ular eDout the nneness OF the leather. They
handy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-11-01
GOVERNMENT SALE OF PUBLIC PROF.
" ERTY.

GOVERNMENT SALE OF PUBLIC PROP
" ERTY.
UNITED SrATEs AnHEsAL,l
BAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. \
On the 9Th day Of December. 1873. at the San An.
tonic Arsen, will be sold to the highest bidder tho
following condemned Ordnance and Ordnance
stores, viz;
rs Colts army revolvers. cal. ~
~ Remington army reviewers. cal. a.
sas Ncneommissioned Officers and musicians
i,iSS Brides, curb, cavalry.
2,2st Saddles, cavalry.
IS pairs Saddle Bags.
bsql KnApsacks, painted.
LIS HAversacks, painted
Also, guncArriasss and csssions, with limberr.
spare whoels. cavalry and infantry accoutrements,
horse equipments, and various other articles.
Catalogues will be furnished upon application to
the Chief Of Ordnance, Washington ID. o., or TO tho
CLIFTON COMFY.
Captain Of Ordnance Commanding
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-11-01


We call attention to the peculiar advan-
tages of the registered letter system, and We
note the singular fact that large majority
of our people have not the slightest practi-
cal knowledge Of Its existence. In the first
place " Is in operation in every post office,
and II Is not, like the money-ordcr system,
confined to those which do considerable
amount of mail business. So far as the
seuder Is concerned, the cost is trivial Us
ccnts,) and there is not the double operation
of sending to the post office for money
order and then inclosing 1t In letter. On
the contrary, he can inclosc his money In his
letter as he writes II, aiiix six stamps instead
of one, and sendlngit to tho post oihcc by
any messenger, receive back the postmaster
receipt. On the part Of the receiver there Is
also the same advantage of single opera
ton, for he finds the money In the letter when
he opens II, and Is not obliged to present MS
money order at the post Office for payment
But there Is also this peculiar advantage,
although the registered letter be sent rom
New York to the remotest prairie posi- office
In Texas, there comes back TO the sender, In
the course of time, the receipt of the party
to whom 1t Is addressed, and this the post
office brings to him without an additional
charge. Thus II saves the receiver the
trouble and cost Of acknowledging It's re-
ceipt and assures the sender that his REM
lance was actually delivered. So iR ,h as
safety Is involved tho system Is subJecYtrec
usual casualties, such US fire and sh. naari,,,
but apart from these may besald The III
perfect Every mail agent, i6r the pack.
postmaster to the last, receipht il a loss oc.
age when he receives 1t, SC its hand mon
ours the Department ca n matter Of met
the responsible pay. 5as occurred pnSer
W. DeheNc u reylsed sven, except such as
, ,ne Pre come under ID head of actual casual
ties.-Ihe Nation,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-11-01
GOVERNMENT SALES.
GOVERNMENT SALE.


DEror ouAnTERxAsrER's0 !rIcE,l
FoRr LEAvEswoRTm, KAN October 49, lisa !
Will be sold by public auction under the direction
Of Captain John Livers, Military btorekeeper,
United States army, at the Government warehouse
sas, on WEDNESDAY,, November S. iSs, 81 10
O'Clock O. m. the following named articles Of cloth
Ing, by order Of the Quartermnster General, United
is,ts1 Uniform Goats, sIi1 arca, Goats. infantry:
liTB Uniform Jacketa: 1893 Felt Hats, ln,0S Hat
Cords and Ta.selr, 1859 Hat Sockets, lie asq Hat
Feathers, lil 30s brass Hat Trlmmings, HA Light
Artillery Gaps IN Red Hair Pinmes, S25 Red Bands
and Tsssels. pm Brass Gap Trimminss, SaS
asnE Pairs Shoulder Scales and Bntton aud Slides
1JbbS Pairs Cheyrons, assorted; "a yards Of Lace
stS pairs Bootees, sewed; 81 Blankets, WOODEN; s8
Iianh cts, painted; Ptliowcases: 1o Books, as.
sorted: 80 Morning ReIort Blanks. Also. lot Of
unsoryceAbe articles Of clothing and eduipase. by
order q The Dspsrtmsnt C9mmsn der. ,...,,v
No chechs will be received, CaHh ct the time q
bidding for all purchaser below 3S: deposit Of .
per cent will be required on all sums above that
sure purchase bring called for. doods in packages
will be sod by invoice mark, and neither quantity
nor quality will be guaranteed, .,,
Every effort will be made 70 give correct descrp.
| but purchasers must examine and buy at their own
l riak
GOODS will DO sold again for account OF and at the
risk aud expense Of buyers II not called for within
| fss days from last day Of sale
No claims for error viii be allowed after the
| goods have been removed; ,u.vn,,'
M.,or and cusrtermaster III X A.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-11-01
SUICIDE ny A BOY.
A Runaway Georgia hoy shoots Himself
Rather Than Return.

Iron the Columbus taa) Rnauirer.l
On Thursday afternoon last, at about .
o'clock, after the close Of the public schools,
Charles Terry, sgod sixteen years, (thoueh
quite small for his age,) sou Of DR.. Carlisle
Terry, and Eddie Aycritt, about the sane
aye, son Of Mr.. David Averitt, merchant, left
the city afoot with the Intention Of taking
| the night train at Salem, Ala, and making
Their way to Texas. II was q strange adyen-
tnrc, and long aud fatlguing walk for boys
OF their years, but they reached Salem In
time To board the night accommodation train
on the western railroad, which passed there
ABOUT ~ p m. After their parents had dis
| coNcreu that the boys had abscundcd, they
saw inc various railroad conductors, notified
them OF the affair, and gave directions TO
have the boys arrested and brought bnck.
Acting In accordance with these Instructions
Mr. George Hughes, conductor on the West
ern railroad, when he had reached Salem
allowed tho boys 10 get aboard, and said
nothing about his Instructions until reaching
Opclika. There the conductor stepped from
the train, notified q policeman Of the state OF
and return them TO their parents. Aftcl
the policeman had made the arrest and pu
the boys on the return train, Eddie, sale
Charlie, "thcy have caught u.s." Charli,
answered, .Ycs, they have caught us out TILL
time, but this Is not the only chance We will
| nuNC W pCt uWuN. INA
he would not return alive, which threat, ]
seems, he had previously made while on IN,
trip to Salem. A little after ~ o'clock, Will,
the train was yet standing on the track q
Opelika, young man, who had TO 20 out fo
some cause, handed his pistol TO the police
man In charge Of the boys, and requested hin
to keep II until he returned. The officer, aftc
holding II awhile, laid It down on tho scat
, which Charlie noticing, asked: SIS that
good pistolf" The officer replied he though
Il was. Charlie then said, "Let me see IL,
a you are not afraid" The policeman, tcllin
! him he was not afraid handed the weapon I
the boy. In almost an instant after gettln
! the pistol In his hand Charlie put the inuzzl
to his right temple and, with his thumb pull
, Ing the trigger, sent the contents through hi
I brain, the ball lodging against the opposit
, side Of the skull from which death cnsicd |
less than ten minutes, thc boy breathing hi
, last about twenty minutes after 10 O'Clock
|. His body was brought back and reached her
4 | about a. IN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-11-01

We clip from the Manchester Times the
following testimony Of q witness In the Itch
borne case, who seemed to have dismal line
of duty to- follow;
George Hickman, au undertaken, living In
Mile End Road, said; formerly lived at
Wrapping, and knew Arthur Orion. He had
lighter hair than the defendant. During the
last trial was brought here to sec the do.
fcndant, who | was told was orion, but
found that he was not Orion. Arthurs upper
lip protruded much.
Dir. Kenealy. We're there any marks upon
his face? It was marked with the smallpox
Looking at the defendants hands-do they
remind you of Arthur's3 No, they arc much
| smaller.
| bering" kind Of walk.
What kind Of voice? Gruff; quite differ
snt to the defendants. :,
Is the defendant at all like your old fricndi
| No, sir, =, ,,
saw my old friend In 1859 or 1853. The do
| PENDANTS voice Is unlike that of any OF the
| Ortons, Arthur and Edmund were very much
| the same size. don't know II Edmund wore
| earrings or was pockmarked.
| Where were you when you last saw Ar
thur On the picr-head at Wrapping. l wa
waiting for funeral at the time; some
times attend the same funeral dozen times
tLaughtcr.l :, ~ ~
| you want TO know?
Yes. Very well then. laughter g
to measure. don't II Laughter.
Well2 Next 20 with the cofiiu, don't Il
| Increased laughter.l
Wella NextI go with the pail, don't |
IGreat laughtor.l
| Well2 Next go TO bury, don't II lGreatc
laughter.l
| Wcll2 And sometimes | have got TO g
for tho money, haven't II tRoars OF laugh
ter
Mr.. Hawkins. Very well. You may &c
Mr.. Hickman. lLaughtcr,l
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-02-18

pressly "books fair" But carnival
is quite another matter. | was once at
carnival in Cologne; it was a very
gorgeous and peculiar exhibition OF ma
tional fancies, both of the poelical and
grotesqie. The chief features consisted
of allegorical, and sometimes mytholo-
gical, characters, in chariots, cars, and
on my triumphant thrones, moving on
wheels; all of which were drawn by
horses in fanciful trappings. or by oxen,
and by some other animals not easily dis
tinguishable, who were made to resem.
bled bear. lions. and other wild beast.
The figures who sat in these cars were
all attired in costumes suited to the
characters they represented, and were
attended, preceded, and followed by
other figures on horseback and on loot,
bearing banners with embroidered mot
toes and devices, bands of music. and by
acrobats. who occasionally performed
feats OF strength and agility as the pIo-
cession moved along. The slow progress
OF this half magnificent, halC-motley cor
tege through the principal streets OF Col
ogne coupled the greater part Of the
morning. twas winter, and intensely
cold.
There had been a hard frost last night,
and the streets were slippery with ice.
No doubt all the horses were rough shod
for the occasion; but the dresses of some
of the neurological figures, and particu-
larly those OF the goddesses (though per.
sonated by young German students),
must have called for no little exercise OF
fortitude, as we'll rs n hardy constitution.
Toward the afternoon every body throng-
ed to some special public dinner-table,
at which Cat the one where | happened
to dine) every body wore tall, pointed
paper toorS cap, with bells or tassels.
The afler-dinnor speeches were general.
ly full OF forbidden political sentiments,
covered up with (,oitzig) absurdities and
comic subjects. Everybody seemed 10
get mentally tipsy; but it was very re-
markable to a Britisher that nobody ap-
peared to be overcome in the way he was
accustomed to see at home on similar oc.
casons.-From The Great Fairs and
Markets of Europe" by X. II. HORNE, in
Harper'S Magazine for February.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-02-18

as safely without any hat. as it he had six
upon his head If | had" he added.
smiling, "ihat triple hat which you Bos-
ton folks say wear"
Ii is most true that the excellent presi-
dent was u man OF almost boundless in
huence. and. by force of talent, position
and character, exercised an almost des-
potic power in the New England church
es; which, however, he welded without
arrogance or harshness.
The Legislature Of Connecticut hap
pcned To be in session at New Haven. |
was extremely impressed with the grace
and digniied appearance of its members.
had not nj that time seen any popular
body but our House of Representatives,
which, though very large (sometimss
numbering seven hundred members) and
not IL very select body, was more decor
Gus assembly than it is ut the present day.
The Connecticut assembly, however,
must confess, even ut this time, had the
advantage over ours in the order and dec
Drum which characterized it. The num-
Der ol members was moderate, every
head was uncovered. aud nearly every
one gray or bald. Every member sat
quietly in his seat, unless he rose to ad-
dress The chair In that case he stood,
without speaking. I'LL recognized by the
presiding officer. and called, | think. by
ais name. He then said. MIR. Speaker. v
and stopped. The chair replied, please
10 offer. slr;" and it was only alter these
tormalities that he commenced his speech.
It will readily be felt that these forms, il
strictly adhered to, must 20 lar TO pre-.
vent those unsemely interruptions which
characterize tho debates Of public bodies
at the present day, especially OF Con
gress The wild disorder and fierce col.
lisious too often witnessed nj this time
QsjJ) were then unknown. Tho low
buiIooneries which nave OF late crept in
to some OF our State Legisatures-noi
excepting that OF Massachusctts-arc the
growth of the last three or lour years
There is not the slightest foundation fol
the excuse sometimes attempted for them
that they are ancient customs.-Fronl
ON AND Nrw. for January.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-02-18

were avcrted vowed a VOW to myself
to prove worthy of your confidence and
kept it, I did not spend the money!
treasured it up-and heaven has ndded
nightly 10 my little store. put dol
lar bill under tho corner stone OF my
new hou Sc, for the house has risen from
it and ii alone. won't offer to pay you
back, for am afraid" he added smiling
ly, "ihc luck would go from me with 1t;
but tell you what | will do, Mary; |
will give money and words of trust and
encouragement to some other poor wretch
rs you gave me-"
And Squire Partlet never knew what
his wife did with the dollar bill he gave
her TO buy new piece of oil cloth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-02-18
Stlett Storp.
THE ONE DOLLIR ELL.

How il did rain that November night.
None ol your undecided showers. with
hcsilatius intervals. - it were betweeni
none OF your m,ld, d,pcrsistcnt Patterings ON
the roof. bui a regular tempest. wild
deluge. u rush OF arr0wy drops and u
thunder OF opening floods
Squire Partict heard the angry rattle
against The easements. and drew his
suuy easy chair little closer to the lire
great glimmering anthracite-and
.azcd with a sort ol sleepy, reflective
satisfaction at the crimson moreen cur
l..u., and the gray cat iAs, asleep on tho
hcal.li. aud the canary rolled into a ball
os yellow down on his perch
This is snug" quo,h The squire. Il
am clad that had that lcaky spot fixed
IN the barn root las, week don't ob
ice. to q stormy night once in a while.
when fellows under cover, and there's
nothing particular to be done. Mary
Yes. Mis-. Partiet answered. She
WAS nii,ing about between kitchen aud
s!l.iug.room with blse check apron tied
around her waist. I'm nearly ready to
come in now, Josiah. Now "oudor,"
souo yoce. Ii that was really knock at
the door, OF ius; little rush OF the wind
and Iain?'
She went 10 the door, nevertheless.
and a minute or TWO aitcrSaId she went
to her husbands chair.
Josiah. lis Luke Ruddiioyc," she
said half apprehensively. The squire
never looked up from his paper. Tell
him he's made mistake. The tavern j.
on the corner beyond
But he wants 10 know ii YOU will let
him have dollar !" said Mrs. Partlet.
"And couldn't YOU have told him no.
without the preliminary ceremony ot
comm. in here to ask me? Is it likely
that shall lend q dollar or even cent
TO Luke Ruddiovc? Why. had u great
deal better throw il in among youder red
Goals no-ol course no"
Mrs. Partlel heSilated.
"He looks 80 pinched and cold and
wreiched, Josiah He says there's no
body in the world to let him have cent y
..All the better for him. if he did but
know it, sharply enunciated the squire.
..If it had come TO that pitch half dozen
years ago, perhaps he wouldn't have
/ been the miserable man he now IS"
1--WE used to go to school together.
said Mrs. Partiet gently. ale was the
smartest boy in the class"
That's probable enough" said the
squire. "But it don't alter the fact that
he's q poor drunken wretch now. Send
him of about his business, Polly, and j
his time is ol any consequence, Just lei
him know iha. he had better not waste II
coming here alter dollars"
And the squire leaned back in his chaiI
after positive fashion, IS if the whole
matter was definitely decided.
Mrs. Partlet went back y tha Ni1ehei
whe.e Luke Ruddilove was spreading hi
poor. thin fingers over the blaze oil fire
his iauered garments steaming rs II h'
was pillar OF vapor.
He won't let YOU hsye il, Luke" said
she, Il thought he wouldn't"
Then I've got to starye like any othel
doc ~ said Luke RuddilOve, turning
away moodily. "And, after all. dom
suppose it makes any difference whether
| shuttle out OF the world to-day or to
morrow