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National Republican., 1874-05-28
CHEAP HOMES FOR THE PEOPLE.

Arlington Park, located between Washington
and Alexandra, on the line Of the turnpike and
railroad, and about two miles from the Capitol,
villas on the borders Of the national metrop-
oils. The town has been laid out on grand
scale, with fne squares, large reservations and
feet above the river, and command o magnih-
cent view. The lots, which are 80 BY LOO feet,
will be sold at public auction, on three
years time By Lattmer d Oleary, on Thursday,
June Is. Excursion trains viii be run on that
day To all who wish 10 secure beautiful homes
at small rates Of taxation, this sale offers extraor
dinary inducements Read the advertisement 10
Latimer d Cleary's store, look at the maps, and
make up your mind TO invest In this promising
suburban enterprise.
National Republican., 1874-05-28
REAL FyTATE SALES.

B. H. Warner, real estate broker auctioneer,
sold yesterday afternoon at auction three-story
brick house. No. 5zs Four and a-haf street south
west, at a. 4OO and . three-story brek-house, No.
SIS Four-and-a-half street southwest, at $500.
bot houses sd. .. ....
National Republican., 1874-05-28
TAKE cARE oE YOUR KALuARLES

Call and examine the fire and burglar-proof
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street. for safe
keeping Of securities, jewels, siyer-ware or other
valuables Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
annum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
Take rerning from tia Chicago and Boston fires.
National Republican., 1874-05-28
rnNRRAL % III 0tb c1rLzEY.

By notice in our ADVERTISING column, company
A, Washington Light Infantry, are ordered to
assemble at their armory this afternoon, at
o'clock to escort the remains Of their late friend
and honorary member, Capt. whitney, to their
from his late residence at o'clock this afternoon
and proceed to Oak Hill cemetary, where the re-
mains will be inferred.
National Republican., 1874-05-28
LEGhL.

At the commencement of the Law department OF
Georgetown University, to be held at Ford's
opera house June 4, the degree OF "B. L." will bo
conferred upon the following gentlemen: Thomas
II. Bradley, No.: Thornton Carusi, Nd; F. NJ
Cox, Nd; Benj. Davenport, Conn; q. A. Elliott,
d. e.; George P. G0f, L. O.; Il. E. Hamilton,
Hubbell, New Mexico; ]. T. LSthrop, Mass; II.
Marstella, Cal; Thomas 1. Mnrphy, Ohio; F. u.
Rainey, D. C.; S. S. Stout. KY; u. N. Sullivan,
D: O.; George Wainseott, Ky; and @. W. q.
Wait, La.
The Hon. ]. II. B. Latrobe, Of Nd, will deliver
the address, and Gen. W. I. Sherman will intro
duce him to the audiehec
National Republican., 1874-05-28
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY,
THE c0INCII

The CounSl met at o'clock; Mr.. William
Stekney (president) in the chair.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Mullen.
At ESQ p. m, on motion Of Mr.. Gedney, the
Council adjourned
National Republican., 1874-05-28
yJcg ITaRrEDFJ,S FTyT

MISS NARWEDELS ELYDERGARTEY.
This charming entertainment that pleased go
many parents and friends Of Miss Marweders, at
Marlni's hall recently, will be given with addi-
tional attraction and for the benefit OF the worthy
lady whose interest in educational matters is well
known in the best circles of Washington. We
hope the beneficiary will receive substantial
benefit. Her friends VIII probably see that the
affair is q financial success,
National Republican., 1874-05-28
sprnnrIrnp. irrrrrrnr,

sfEC ULAEO AIIkHAiOHs
Don't fail TO be on hand this afternoon at th
appointed time TO secure house, Ind lots In thai
beautiful square bounded by and streets
south and Sixth and Seventh streets west, to be
sold at auction this afternoon at O'Clock, By BH
Warner real estate broker and auctioneer. Large
crowds are attending these sales and securing for
themselves good bargains.
WE CLIP FROM "LINTHICUM'S JOUR
NAL OF FASHION" THE FOLLOWING:
"THE CoPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
EXISTING UNDER THE NAME OF LIN
THICUM & BARTRAM Is, FROM THE 18th
DAY OF APRIL, 1874, DISSOLVED BY MU-
TUAL CONSENT OF BOTH PARTIES
Mr.. LINTHICUM WILL CONTINUE THE
BUSINESS FROM THAT DATE, AND WILL
COLLECT ALL MONEYS DUE THE FIRM:
ALSO, ASSUME THE LIABILITIES OF
THE SAME -.. q
W. D. LINTHICUM. !.
E. s. BARTRAM,
National Republican., 1874-05-28
INCREASE YOUR LIGHT,

reduce your gas bills, and prevent the disagree
able Kissing and blowing so common with the old
style burners. Thousands are already in use in
this city, In the Government Printing Office,
hotels, public halls churches and private resi-
dences. The above facts demonstrated to the
satisfaction Of any one before purchase. Burners
so cents each. Liberal discount to large consum-
ers and the trade. With the German opal globe
the light is the sofest and most brilliant ever dis
covered. The same globe, very richly decorated,
s the most beautiful thing In existence for parlor
use. Gas Fixtures and Slate Mantels Headquar-
ters, Y. ". G. A, building, Ninth and d streets.
HAMILTON PEARSON.
National Republican., 1874-05-28

GRAND EXCURSION
DECoRATTIoN DAY.

The Steamer L
LADY OF THE LAKE
will make an Excursion trip 10 miles down the Poe
tomac, tOnciiing
GLYMONT, -
going and returning,
SATURDAY, May 81. and SUNDAY, May 81, 3
Leaving htr wharf At 10 % clock =. NJ. and return
ing by 1eo clock D. N. a
Ticket for . Gentleman. 81; for q gentleman ana
Lady, Sl.50.
twenty-five per cent. OF the amount realized on
The sale OF tickets Will be donated to the relief a
the sufferers by the
FLOOD IN LOUISIANA,
or the sufferers BY
THE MILL RIVER CALAMITY
In Msssachusett-,
The purchaser electinE 10 which fund he desires to
contribute.
Parties who cannot fad time to go on Decoration
Day can go on sunday, May1 81. I
Music furnished, and X treatments can be had on
board.
Tickets for sale at all the Hotels and prIncipai
drug stores. A. e. LIANT, :
myH Agent Steamer Lady of the Lake.
National Republican., 1874-05-28

fINCINN4TI LAGE R BEER
from the Lion brewery, for sale at s120 per dozen
pint bottles, by dealers throughout the District,
or by the agent, Samuel @. Palmer, Georgetown,
National Republican., 1874-05-28
RETHESDA.

ThIsunparalleleds specific iscompoundedI IN natures
laboratory and from Its magic power and unprece-
dented achievements the most eminent men IN this
nouuced Il the only Sovereign Remedy Tor Bright
Disease and Diabetes; also all Urinary lladGer and
minds of many our claims may seem 70
accomplish with Bethesda Water that whicn mas 20
ask but test. Do not ALLOW yoar skepticism 70 De
YOUR peril, IL BETHESDA don't cure you, IL canno-
eertafnly do you any injury Therefore avail your
self or The most pleasant and efficient curative agent
ever offered TO suffering humanity. The w ater Is
for sale at CHARLES STOTT & co. 3 Drug store,
No. $50 PENNSYLVANIA avenue. Beware OF spurious
waters. Ask Tor Bethesda. FOR SAFE DS SIOfr
CO.. and at druggists, ,,.,..a. 1sro,,,.
seno ior eircuisrs q" RICHARD DUNBAR,
Director and General Man9Eer, Bethesda springs.
wAsHINGToN,D u. c., .,Deeember&l6S. decSl-y
National Republican., 1874-05-28
MEDICAL.
DR. ROBERTsON.

In No. arc Tenth sfreet northwest, near Penn
syIyania avenue, oniee for the special Isstm1nt OF
long experience in eoth hospital and private prae-
tice will guarantee 4 permanent and radical cure
OF sperma forrhoea or seminal weakness involuntary
seminal Losses, impotency, mental and physical In
capacity, impediments TO marriage, &C., ana the
yehereaI and syphIlitic maladies, gonorrhGa,
geets strictures and all diseases Of the skin such
Pimples on the face and body; consumption epl-
lepst and FITS induced by selfindulgcnce or sexual
e1tfavagance. Diseases recently contracted cured
in three to hve days. syphilitic poison In all Us
stages eradicated from the system without the use
OF mercury. DIR. R., located for many years al ID
and q South Eutaw street Baltimore, Nd. mas
consented t. oIen perfI tntnt once IN MashiIk-
ton, where he may be consulted every Wednesday
and Saturday in each week, from z to p N.
ja@J-tf
National Republican., 1874-05-28
FOUNTAIN AoUARIuNs.
NO ONE NEED BE SHORT OF MONEY

Something novel and beautiful for fish and
flowers. Just the thing for Conservatives. Call
and see in operation at tho show rooms of Hamii-
ton & Pearson, Y. NJ. G. A. building.
National Republican., 1874-05-28

since It can be procured on collaterals to any
amount at less than half the usual rates, at X.
Fulton's, No. s15 Ninth street, near Pennsyl
vania avenue. Money can there be obtained on
all kinds OF personal property while for those who
have enough and to spare Of the "flthly luore"
there is displayed fine assortment Of gold and
silver watches, diamonds, musical instruments,
sewing machines. and q vast assortment o! other
articles which are selling at almost ope-half what
they can be bought for elsewhere.
National Republican., 1874-05-28

TIE REST Eassortment Of GentIemen,s, Boys
and ChildreD's Straw Hats can be found at
r. &. LEWIS,
asEanth Gtraat astWeaD ] and z
National Republican., 1874-05-28
WIEN you CAN DO so lLWAYS CHOOSE
THE BEST

Dealers in Soda Water will consult their own
interests by orderidg the best Soda Water in
Steel Fountains from Samuel @. Palmer, George
town, d. q. Counter fixtures, and syrup bottles
loaned.
National Republican., 1874-05-28


Among the diagrams and views exhibited during
states showing the Mineral Regions; the Treasure
Chest of the Nation: Dividing Line Of Gold and
Silver; the WaShOe Range Of Mountains; GeQlogt-
cal History: Mount Davidson as an Island Peak;
First app aranee orGreeustOne; Breaking Through
OF Trachyte: How Comstock Lode OriSinatedt
Interior View Of the Richest Mines in the Worldi
Two Hundred Millions OF Dollars Produced Already.
Mouth of the SutFo Tunnel: Conveying Air TO
the Mines: Railroad; rlmbsring; Boring Holes
with Compressed-Air Air Drills; Explosion with Nitro-
Glycerinc or Giant Powder; Machine SHOPS DWELL
rior and Interior: Oil kentGck and his Jackass;
View from the summit over the EoTty-M!le DesefE
Westward View towards Mount Davidson: Nlrgtnf&
City and Gold Hill; shaft coo Feet Deep; Capitol
at Washington and ST. PHul's In Loudon; Dead
Weight, Wafer, Orc, MSte ,kS9Sk, , Snd , ion q
In "a Hours; Mining Pumps; the Most Crooked
Railroad In The World: Discovery md Hidlpg of
Ore; the Opposition the Sutro Tunnel; Stock
Gambling; RaScallfies ofthe California RaNk Ring
Cheating and RobbinR the Public; b. bling 6f
Judges and IegisiatEres; Emp.oytng YsEal Prssel
Lowering and Hosting OF Ore; Water Power utll-
lied In Mines: Mines OF he Har1 Mountains, ID
Germany: Chimney 100 Feet High: Principles OF
Ventilation; ConsuInptlVe Miners-tEe cause Of hu-
manity demands remedy; Accidents In Mines;
a Caye-Mlnsrs Buried Alive; Premature BlAst-
noating about: Ealing Down the Shaft Fire IN
the yellow Jacket Mine-42 miners burned 20 deatni
Escape and Rescue through the Tunnel; also, VIEWS
of Mining Scenes In all Parts of the World.
Admission free, Tickets may be oatained on ap-
plication at the ONCE Of Wlliard's Hotel az ine
Metropolitan Hotel. snd at Messrs. Phllp q SoiOss
mons Bookstore. Those heretoforeissued are foeo
/ fnr NIL lnpfnr
National Republican., 1874-05-28

LION BREWERY LAGER BEER
in casks and bottles, for sale by Sam1 q. Palmer,
Georgetown, D. y.
National Republican., 1874-05-28
FINANCIAL.

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
Furnishsdby Lelcis Johnson q Co., BIakerS Vsrnon
K0p, northeast corner PsanSvlpdnta dosaus and
Tsnta street, Washington
National Republican., 1874-05-28
CITY ITEMS
IMPORTANT TO THE SENSITIVE.

To HAVE ELEGANT LIGHT BISCUITS, rolls, buck
wheat cakes, fruit dumplings, &C., you should use
DOoley's Yeast Powder. Ask your grocer for It,
National Republican., 1874-05-28

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES BANK
0 No. SIS SEVENTH STREET,
In, erest paid on deposits.
JOHN HIfz. President. C.E.PRENTISS, Cash'r.
National Republican., 1874-05-28
SPECIAL TERM-AR. JUSTICE WYE

SPECIAL TERN-AR. JUSTICE WYLIE.
This court vas engaged as follows yesterday:
In re. estate of m H. Muller. Decree con-
hrming the proceedings Of Equity Court.
- Fisher VS.. Sykes. Decree overruling motion
for provisional Injunction.
Harvey ct al. VS.. Harvey ct al. Decree author
hing mortgage OF real estate.
Shrine ys. O'Hare. Decree for sale with J. NJ
johnson as trustee.
Bigelow vs. Com. General Life Insurance Com
pany. Decree for sale.
The court then adjourned SiRe die.
National Republican., 1874-05-28

NATIONAL THEATRE.
Mr.. ]. G. sAvrLLE......soleL Lessee and Mana ger.
MONDAY EVENING. May Is,
And every evening dUring the week and Saturday
Matinee, the Moral and Religious drama of
UNCLE TOMS CABIN,
Produced with New Scenery. Properties &c.
''CHARLES HOWARD COMBINATION"
The Wonderful Child Artistic, LITTLE DORRITT.
the Gentle Eva.
CHARLES HOWARD as the Faithful Slave.
During the play Old Time Plantation Songs and
Dances Will be introduced, the Drama concluding
with q b. autiful Alegorcal Picture OF the
DEATH OF EVA.
Box Sheet now open, aud selts can be secured for
the week. Prices, 2Sc., &C., 75c., o..
On MONDAY, June 1,
KATIE MAYHEM, with the Tide.'' my2S-6t
THEATRE COMTQUE.
Il MONDAY, May .,
EVERY NIGHT AND TWO MATINEES.
First time Of the young, beautiful, and brilliant
actress,
MISS ALICE PLACIDE,
Supported by the Scout and Hunter,
CHARLES Z. EMMETT.
Known on the plains as 'tDAsH!SG CHARLEY,n
in the Western drama OF Border life entitled
LITTLE RiF LIE: or, the
WHITE SPIRIT OF THE PAwNEES.
Also, first appearance Of Miss MAGGIE GRAY,
FRANK COLLIDE, =. E. NIcSORLEY, and Miss
LAURA HARRISON. my25-lw
National Republican., 1874-05-28
EoR EXCURSIONS.
eoInCN CuIME RELLS.

The New Musical Parior Amusement
Invented and Patented by Prof L. TCRNEY,
The.most beautifal and Instructive musical inven-
ton OF the age. Tunes can bc played upon them by
one or more persons without having knowledge
"a r = WfDDows (of the ehImss) has been appointed
sole agent for the District Of Columbia, and viii
attend al Metzerotts Music Store every afternoon,
fgo half past three until six O'Clock for the par
nnsn of explainlnR and eXhihillnR thenl. mY2l-3m
National Republican., 1874-05-28
To ALL, particularly Inyalids, spring is q trying

To ALL, particularly invslids, spring is o trying
season. Indications OF sickness should at once be
attended TO. Fatal diseases may be caused by al
lowing the bowels to become constipated, and the
system to remain In o disordered condition, until
the disorder has time to develop itself An ounce
and truthful saying. Therefore, we advise all
who are troubled with the complaints now very
prevalent - headache, Indigestion, disordered
liver want q aPPedts nagses OF fevsTsh skin
Pills. We know OF no remedy SO harmless and
decisive in its action. 1t at once strikes at the
Gt A dsfsss Had pTgsusss healthy tome to
disease arising from q dsorjered condition Of the
liver If they would take this excellent medicine
when they feel the first indications Of the malsdy
take three or four boxes OF these pills with them
They have an almost instantaneous effect. They
will relieve the patient OF headache in one or two
and T pspy 1He q
lOus attack. They are sold by all druggists.
WHITE, clean, sound teeth, all may have by
using daily THURsToN's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow
der. Price, IS and 80 cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, soft, glossy hair, all desire II, al
may have 1t by constant use OF THoNPsoN's Po-
made Optime. Price, Is and 30 cents per bottle.
LIGHT-coLoRED Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not soiled. JoUvEN' inodorous Kid Glove Cleaner
will renovate them thoroughly. Price, 25 cents
per bottle. All sold by druggists and fancy deal
WELLS MAcHINE-sPREAD STRENGTHENING
PLAsTERs, whenever plaster is needed, are un-
rivalled. Price, 20, 25' ana ~ cents eaen.
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY for Gout and
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the above CON-
plants either Of recent or long standing, are ad-
vised to use Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills
They can be relied upon as the most safe ami ef
fectual remedy ever offered to the public, and
have been universally used in Europe for many
PRour HARsAST, 70 Strand, London, England
and sold by all druggists.
National Republican., 1874-05-28
EORD's OPERA HOUSE:

WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE PRESENT
WEEK,
owing to the failure Of Mr.. HERMANN to appear
without any notice of any kind to prevent the dis.
appointment Of last evening.
The regular season being over, the 0pera-house
will be opened occasionally during the summer,
and will be for rent at intervals either by the night
or week.
Respectfully, H. CLAY FORD,
Ford's opcra-house. Washington.
AddressIBox $50, Post OGiee, Washington. my2S
National Republican., 1874-05-28

The convention met at p. m, and was opened
with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Richie and Rev Mr..
James, Of Baltimore.
The Rev. Mr.. Kenick, Of the Church OF the
Mesaiab, Baltimore city, presented petition
from the church to be admitted to the convention
ard authority to send lay delegate to the con-
Vention.
Mr. E. Wyatt blanchard presented report Of
the Church Association Of the diocese, stating the
valuable work done and that in prospective.
Rev Rr Thrau offered a resolution that the
committee on new parishes be directed TO inquire
into the eXpediency Of setting of certain parishes
from Emanuel parish, Allegheny county.
Mr.. Daniel II. Thomas presented resolutions OF
the Church Association in regard to the estab-
lishment OF a mertuary fund, and moved that they
be printed with the journal; which was s9ordered.
At O'Clock the convention adjourned TO attend
the conference at the Epiphany church.
To-days session will begin nt o'clock a. N.
National Republican., 1874-05-28
TEsTIMONIAL CONCERT

TEsTIMoNIAL CONCERT
PROF. j. REMINGTON FAIRLAMB,
ATTnE
CON GATIOSAL CHURCH,
FRIDAY EVENING, May, ., 1874
Operate Illustrations from
" La soinnambIla,-' - Faust. - III Trovafore,
Lucrezia BoTgia, ~ ''Dinorah,' &c, by
Mrs. Fairiamb, Mr.. Geo. Simmer. Off v
Miss Sailie Finn, Mr. T, w Mofat
Miss Ida Millard, Mr. Lenox Simpson,
And select chorus Of forty voices.
Tickets tncludinG reserved seats) 81 to he had al
Metzerutt's Music Store. Annotated progri mmCs
to be had at the Music and bookstores. ny25-4t
EXTRA NOTICE.
Mr.. Fairlamb has the Pleasure of announcing that
Mr.. GEORGE SIMPSON, the eminent Oratorio
and Concert Tenor, OF New York, has most kindly
set aside smother engagement to assist in the Testi
mnnial loncert 1t the Congregational church on
Friday EVENING NEXT. the - h inst, and
will take part in both Solos and Concerted Music.
Iny2s-2f
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-10-30
SONOROUS SAND.

The Alta California gives a curious
account of some sonorous sand recently
presented to the Academy of Sciences
in San Francisco, from KanaI, one of
the Hawaiian islands. The sand was
sent by W. B. Prink, of Honolulu, who
writes concerning it: The bank which
is composed of this sand commences at
a perpendicular bluff at the southwest
end of the island, and extends one and
half miles almost due south, parallel
with the beach, which lis about 100
yards distant from the base of the sand
bank. This sand-drift is about so feet
high, and at the extreme south end the
angle preserves it as steep as the nature
of the sand will permit. The bank is
constantly extending to the south. It
is said by the natives that at the bluff
and along the middle of the bank the
sand is not sonorous. But at the ex-
treme south end, and for half a mile
north, if you slap two handfuls togeth-
er there is a sound produced like the
low hooting of an owl-more or less
sharp, according as the motion is quick
or slow. Sit down upon the sand and
give one hand quick circular motion,
the sound is like the heavy base of
nnelodeon. Knee1 upon the steep in
cline, extend the two hands and clasp
as much sand as possible, slide rapidly
down, carrying all the sand you can,
and the sound accumulates as you de-
scend until it is like distant thunder.
In this experiment. the sound was suffi-
cient to frighton our horses, fastened a
short distance from the base of the
drift. But the greatest sound we pro-
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-10-30
Observation-Disclosures

The Great Eyrie Bird-The eagle.
The Great English Bird-The crow.
The Great Spreeist's Bird-The lark.
The Great Sporting Bird-The pigeon.
The Great Christmas Bird = The
goose.
The Great Toper's Bird-The swal-
low.
The Great Swimmers Bird The
duck.
The Great Agricultural Bird-The
hen.
The Great Feeding Bird-The peli-
can.
The Great Pedestrian Bird = The
stork.
The Great ,Digesting Bird-The os-
trich.
The Great Governors Bird The
snipe.
The Great Love Bird-The turtle
dove.
The Great Yankee Bird-The early
bird.
The Great Nocturnalist's Bird-The
owl.
The Great Political Bird-The buz-
zard.
The Great Newspaper Bird-The ca
n0Td.
The Great Thanksgiving Bird-The
turkey.
The Great Cockney's Bird = The
guinea hen.
The Great Boarding House Bird-The
old bird.
The Great American Bird-The bird
in the hand.
The Great Australian Bird-The bird
in the bush.
The Great Austrian Bird-The bird
that thinks two heads are better than
ono
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-10-30
A FIREEArING GENERAL.

An amusing anecdote is told of q
we'll known French General, who played
a conspicuous part in a cavalry charge.
The gallant warrior had been severely
wounded on that occasion, having re-
ceived a sabre-cut on the head and
bullet in his left thigh. Such an al
lowance might have satisfied a man of
quiet tastes, but was far from sufficient
for the fire. eating General. In relating
the charge, which he did at every din
ner-party, he was in the habit of throw
ing IN half-a-dozen bayonet thrusts,
and couple of strap sp1inters from
shell, and he invariable appealed for
corroboration of his narrative to an aid
de-camp who had ridden by his side.
On one occasion, having imbibed more
than his usual allowance of AT Chateau
Yquem, he drew a more than usually
startling picture of his riddled and per-
forated condition. A cannon-ball had
killed his horse, dozen sabers had de-
scended at once on his head, a couple
of lances had passed through each of
his arms, and all the bullets and bayo-
nets of Germany seemed to have given
each other rendezvous in his body.
"You remember it well, don't you !"
he added, turning to his aid-de-camp.
The well-trained subaltern had suffered
long in silence. The bayonets, bullets,
lances, etc., he had got usd to by long
practice, but the cannon-ba1 was the
last straw that broke the camel's back.
"No, General, I don't remember it !;
how could you expect me to You
know as well as do that the very can
non ball that killed your horse struck
he breast-plate of cuirassier behind
us, and then bounded back and took
nv head Off"
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-10-30
POSTAL. BAIS


IF Americans have been during this
century the most prolific inventors, it
is due to them, also, to acknowledge
that they have no objection to examin-
ing and adopting every invention or in
strument used by other nations, and
worthy of trial here. Not only travel
ers, but also and especially public
functionaries frsm America, keep their
eyes and minds wide open when they
are in foreign countries, in order to
profit as much as possible by improve
ments which they see put to use in
those countries. The american Regis
ter, of Paris, reports that during the
examination of the French postal sys-
tenn, Postmaster General Jewell was
struck with the superiority of the bags
employed in the conveyance of the
mails over those in use in ours. The
French bags are made of strong canvas,
which does not peel or cut like the
leather ones which our postofice en-
ploys. Instead of having locks they
are simply strapped and sealed, thus
combining security with ightness of
weight It is probable that Mr.. Jewell
will introduce them in our postal SER
vice