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ARRIVALS.
REPORTED BY HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND HERALD
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Steamer China l3r), Gill; Liverpool Dec IL and Queens
18th with mdse and 157 passengers Francklyn
Had strong and NV gales all the passage Doc 23 lat
Al 10 N Ion 80 30 W. passed Guion steamer bound east
and 33 passengers TO Hurst Had strong westerly
gales all the passage Dec 10 passed Wilson line (of HulD
steamer lat 43 38 Ion 40 S. bound 10Th Inman
steamer do lat 42 4s lon 50 So 2oth, American line
do S37 miles OF Sandy Hood Path, German steamer
do lat 40 Is, Ion 50 Al day, Am, Rotterdam
steamer do ITO miles of Sandy Hook; weather first
part modeate latter strong ad winds detained
Steamer State OF Virginia (Br Noodle Glasgow Dec TO-
via Larne I1th with mdse passengers Austin Bald
win Co Had strong westerly gales the entire passage
Dec 20 lat 40 20 Ion 40 20 passed Hamburg steamer,
Steamer Imbro Dr. Wright Messina Nov r. Palermo
18th Valencia 21st and Gibraltar 34th with lrut Phelps
Bros Co ss. aad strong NV gsiss all the gassass %
With mdse and passengers TO w Quintard Co.
Steamer Abemae, Gibbs, Lewes Del With mdse 70 the
Old Dominion Steamship Co
PASSED THROUGH HE'LL GATE
BOUND SOUTH.
Steamer Galatea, Waldren, Providence for New York
Schr Hudson, Coleman, New Bedford for New York.
Schr Ella Mathews, Providence for New York.
Schr Anna Ackean Mexican, Jacksonville, Fla. tor New
York.
Sehr Highland, wooa Providence for New York
6chr Prudence, Halsey, Bristol for New York.
schr Surge Warwick, Hartford for Trenton
schr Kansas Kinney, Ellsworth, Me, Tor New York
schr Mary Clark, CLARK, Camden for New York
Schr Heyer. Hodgkins New Haven for New York.
schr Hannah Buell. Ireland, Boston for Philadelphia
BOUND EAST.
Steamer United States Davis New York for FAN River
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SHIPPING NEWS
OCEAN STEAMERS.
/ SoilA IDesfinatsOmI
Office

DATES OF DEPARTURES NEW YORK poR THE NoErHs
DECKMBER JANUARY.
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Lighthouse Inspector Third district.

The light At ST Crox River light station extincshd
Dec ~ the winter season, 5t Cry4x River hays
closed hy Ice az that date.
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Average temperature yesterday y..s..4.....,.. 81 X
Average temperature Tor corresponding date last
year. 2sH
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NOTICE TO MARINERS.

OFFICE LIGHTHOUSE INsPEcToR, THIRD DISTRICT
ToMPKINsvrLLE. NY. Dec IS, 1875. I
The wreck of tho Scotland ghahp OF station and
will be replaced AZ soon possible
A G RuIND.
Iinhih ihnraan Inann ncAnrTh ThIrdd diAIrlct
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sED THROUGH HE'LL GATE.
ROUND soIyTH.
BELOW.

Steamer United States Davis. New York for Fall
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the necessity for isolation n other cases exist and
the seleetion and employment OF suitable dlsin-
National Republican., 1875-11-27
AMan KILLED BY Falling rhroush a H..ehx.r

a nan AAAAeu " = 1eiunk ku1OuBn dfLcnN6ys
Accidental deaths have become frfbly frequent
Of late, and another was added yestsrday to th.
n naso VI tnose --.Ied By falling from buildings.
.-ss Littleton, 9 carpenter in the employ OF
VIM. H. Jchnson, and engaged with others in
htting up the new dining rooms of Messrs. Rus
the Avenue, was the victim this time. About 7:3o
O'Clock yesterday morning Littleton entered the
building to resume work, and, fastening up TO
the third story Of the building, where he was en-
gagged, afier passing few words Of greeting With
BIS fello.workmen, slipped OF hi, coat and ap-
appears that he opened the door OF the hatchway
by mistake, AND, before he could recover himself
or perceive the mistake, stepped forward and fell
headlong down to the hrst floor, distance OF
thirty feet. Evidently he nrst fell across the
beam of the elevator and then dropped to the
heavy body, was noticed BY some OF the workmen,
but nothing was thought Of IL at the time as it 10
no unusual sound about q building upon which
workmen are engaged.
A few minutes afterwards groan was heard,
and upon inyesfigation Littleton was found inside
the hatchusy in an unconscious condition. His
left side, from the head downward was lacerated
and bruised, and he had received internal fnju-
ries, which proved fatal. DR.. Rains was sent
for, and his brotherin.law, Mr.. johnson, and his
pany, were notified, and soon arrived, and every.
thing possible done to alleviate his suferings.
The sufferer was afterwards conveyed 10 Provi-
dence hospital in the carriage OF MT. Anthony
Buckley, who rendered its use for that purpose.
Littleton died within half an hour AFTER reaching
eight years of age. and leaves Vile and three
small children. Coroner Patterson was notified
of his death, but AFTER learning the facts In the
case did not deem an inquest necessary.
National Republican., 1875-11-27
THANKSGIVING DAY.
It's Observance Services and Festivities.

Its Observance and Festivities.
Thanksgiving day is past, and the leAA turkeys
that survived the immolstlon afs BOOSTING with
much more satisfaction than before. The day was
generally observed and all business, both private
and public, was, as rule, suspended. hebright,
pleasant day secured q full attendance ct the
various churches. The streets were thronged
with people, making their way to the Capitol to
view the remains ef the late Vice President.
Many also visited the Corcoran art gallery, which
was thrown open to the public. The church SER
vices in honor Of the day we're held In many
churches, The churches of South Washington,
as has been their custom In the past, held union
service at Ryland chapel, at which Rev. b. z.
Bittinger preached fine sermon.
The Presbyterians and Methodists OF the north
east section Of the city united In service as the
united in the First Baptist church, on Thirteenth
street. union service was held in the Foundry
thanksgivlng sermon. At the First Oongrega-
tional church Rev. ]. E. Rankin preached fine
sermon The Episcopal churches gensrally held
ton NJ. E. church appropriate services were held,
and also at the Y. NJ. q. A. rooms, the Metho-
DIST Protestant church on on M Ninth street, near T;
congregation, at the Metropolitan Presbyterian
church, and at the First Presbyterian church,
where the pastor, DR.. Mitchell, preached an elo-
The Foundry NJ E. Sunday school celebrated
the evening BY q concert in the lecture-room OF
efficient director Of the choir. The programme
was admirably well performed, and the entertain
ment In all respects was Q success.
Jersey avenue southeast, was the recipient Of o
surprise masquerade party, under the manage
ment OF DR.. A. z. johnson and Mr.. William H.
Wright. Ii was an enjoyable evening to ali.
Dancing was continued until q late hour, when
the guests gradually dispersed feeling that was
an evening long to be remem bered.
On Wednesdsy evening there was yery pleas
apt masquerade party given BY the ladies OF the
Seventeenth aud Oonnecticut avenue The COS
tunes were Doth unique ard beautiful, and the
evening was pleasantly passed. Among the
more noticeable costumes were those worn by
Misses Annie Jackson, Ella " Chase, Maggie
Gray, George Jackson, Ida francis Maggie
Myers, Dickie Jackson, Annie Smith. FennIe
Chase and Lena Miller.
The annual ball OF the Peabody Literary Asso-
ciation was held at Tallmadge hall on Thursdsy
evening, and was largely attended. The young
ladies and gentlemen Of the company certainly
enjoyed their Thanksgiving night In pleasant
and rational manner, for which, before departing
for their homes. they duly thanked the members
Of the association.
A. Kendall Green on Thursday . Thanksgfting
entertainment was given under the auspices OF
the literary society OF the college The pro-
grsmme which included, among other amusing
features, an exhibition Of "MFs. Jarleye wax
Works" and an achievement Of number Of Won
derful tricks in spirituAlism. was carried outwtn
great spirit. and added much to the en1oyment Of
the day BY the Inhabitants OF the stent world
National Republican., 1875-11-27
Reliable Evidence.
M u R Qffnlna.

Mr.. II. r. Sftptns.
uony to the great number you have already re-
ceiTed in favor OF your great and good medicine.
IN ifs praise for was troubled over thirty years
with that dreadful disease. catsrrh, and had such
had cor M spells that II would seem - though
{ ould never breathe any more, and vEGETINE has
cured me; and do feel to thank God all the time
also think Il one Of the best medicines for coughs
and weak, siuking feelings et the stomach, and
assure them Il is one Of the best 1edieiIes that
Corner nsgs zine shd Walnut streets, canbridse,
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ADJUSTMENTS.
ma National rh.stre-nrs. Janss A. oatss.

Ihe National Thsatre-Mrs. James A. oatss.
Tomorrow ne shall have to part with Mrs.
oates, but she'll give rs for the first time here
sulliyan's novel and dramatic cantata, aThe Trial
by jury the most successful hit Of the London
season, and Ofenbachs comic opera Of "Lss
Bavsrds:" For the matinee at 2o'elook, aGirone-
elegant and exquisite performances Of Mrs. Oates
and her troupe will not be forgotten. They open
Monday N aS nigh. n Pt,.Du,s we should Ss glad
wit VIII see the Trial by Jury"
John Mccullough.
This gentleman Will On Monday next-appear
a. Hamlet at the National. The appearance Of
an actor who does not rant, who does not swag-
ger, who does not snuff the air with his nose,
but contents himself with taking nature BY the
hand and gong with her, and her alone, should
and women OF refined taste and discrininate
judgment who freq uent the theatre. Such an
actor we unhesitatingly pronounce Mr.. John
McCnllough.
.kord's opsra House-sslsbury Troubadours.
At Ford's Opera House, this afternoon, at 2
O'Clock, there Will be Troubsdour matinee, and
in the evening last performance Of really good
company. What they do is quite impossible Of
asseriptfdn, but IT is exceedingly amusing, espe-
cially that part Of the performance having refer
erce to Harry Clark's dog, Major Cash and the
ufac,u4ea by The ssts sesuta ~ of eiyi1stion
living on Newspaper Row. The children viii
enjoy the Froubadours this afternoon.
The Theatre Comique.
Atthe matinee this afternoon the powerful and
exciting drama Of "Jim Biudsoe' will be per-
formed, and In the evening MIR. Milton MOBILES
closes his engagement. Next week grand ballet
Will be the principal feature at the Comique Sec
the minstrel scene tonight.
The Avenue Theatre.
Mr.. Harris and Miss Fannie Florence's benefit
at the Avenue theatre last night was q success In
every respect. This evening breaks up this weeks
and Manager Bauer promises next
week new faces and new attractions.
Won Bulow.
Mr.. Max Zoellner, the agent of Herr Won Bu-
low, Is In Washington for the purpose OF making
arrangements for the great pianist's concerts, at
Lincoln hall, on the evenings Of the 7th, Sth and
9th Of December. This announcement Will con-
vey rare pleasure to the musical world.
National Republican., 1875-11-27
nrnunnd

About o'clock last evening Martin Connolly,
captain Of the schooner Jessie Wilson, which is
lying at Rays coal wharf, Georgetown, fell over
board ct that place and was drowned. The body
was recovered and placed on board the schooner.
case today,
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Gained Fifteen Pounds Of Flesh.

SOUTH BERWICK, hE.,Jan. II, 1872.
H. r. Sterens, ESQ.,:
DKAB sIR: haYe had dyspeusia in its worst form
for the last ten years, and have taken huudreds Of
dollars worth or medicine without obtaining any
relief. In September last commenced taking the
VTGETINE, sfnce which time my health has steadily
improved. My food digests well, and have gained
nfteen pounds Of 1esh. There are several others
THOHAs Z. MoOkE,
National Republican., 1875-11-27
The water-srock Bonds.

The District Commissioners have issued an
oTaeE ior the nrilrchase and redemption Of water
stock bonds to the amount of $4,000. The issue
OF these bonds was authorized BY an act Of the
Legislative Assembly, approved July 90 1871,
ton ana Georgetown, and were limited to slJ0.
600 In extent Of issue ut per cent. interest at
the rate Of $4,000 annually from the water fund.
This Is the first lot that has been received
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Sudden neath.

Aman named John Colahan was found dead In
his bed at lodging-house, No. ass PennsylFanis
avenue, yesterday afternoon. He came to the
house ct II o'clock the night before and engaged
room, and after retiring was not seen again
until he was found dead. The coroner was notl-
hed and win hold an inquest this morning.
National Republican., 1875-11-27
All Diseases Of the Blood.

IfvEGETISE viii reliye pain, cleanse, purify and
SSsS,h sftsr 9rSinr fferent rhyscisns many
remedies suffering for years, Is it not conclpsivc
proof, IL you sufferer, you can be curedg Why
is this medicine performing such great cures? It
works in the blood, in the circulating fluid IL can
truly be called the Great Blood Purifier. The great
source ef disease originates In the blood; and no
medicine that does not act directly upon 1t, to
purify and renovate, has any Just claim upon pub
Lie attention.
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DYSPEPSIA.

o7arTONs: Want OF appetite, risin9 Of 1904 and
beartburn, dryness and whiteness Of the tongue In
the morning, sense OF distension in the stomach
which is occasionally interrupted BY diarrhGs
paIeness Of the urine. The mouth is elammy, or
toms waterbrash, palpitation OF the heart head
ache, and disorders Of the as seeing double
sion to motion; detection of the Spirits disturbed
sIeep and frfghtful dreams.
National Republican., 1875-11-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
Illustrated sermons.
Rooms on Grant Place.
Unitarian church services.

Rooms on Grant Place.
Unitarian church services.
Eureka employment office.
Rooms and board on K street.
Three story brick house for sele.
Money to loan by Fred Koones
Services at the Wesley Zion church.
st. Pauls English Lutheran church.
Furnished suite Of rooms on e street.
Partner in paying business wanted.
Handsomely. furnished rooms for rent.
Part of an unfinished house for rent.
Testimony TO the efficacy Of Vegetine.
Unfurnished rooms on g street for rent --rs<5
Universalist services at Tallmadge hail.
Furnished rooms, with board, on street,
Wedding presents at Boteler's china hall.
Double parlors, with board, on Eighth street.
Fino line of dress goods at John T. Mitchell's
Parlor and bedroom, on Capitol Hill, for rent
Real estate on 9 street for sale by Duncanson
Fres,
Choice new dress goods at W, NJ. shusser s
Brc.s.
Five houses On-seventeenth street for sale or
rent.
Three large unfurnished rooms on Second
street.
six, seal-skin and velvet goods at Perry s.
Brothers.
Three-stOryibrick residences for sale by Huyck
& Addison.
Improved real estate at trustees sale by Thos
E. Waggaman.
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Tie Most Remarkable Be smsdv Ever Discovered

lBEEsoN's CAPcINE POROUS PLASTER
At no time In the history Of true medicine has
an article appeared which has met with greater
approval and success than Benson's Oapcine
rIsster. why they are preferred TO all .-other
volols piasters Is owing to their Improved COM
position; they act instantaneously, cure speedIlv
and efectuslly. =
PhysicIaps and the general public who acknowl-
edge the great benefits derived from the use of
the ordinary porons plaster, however, maintain
that their action Is bot sufficiently prompt, re-
quiring time, patience and continuous wear to
effect a cure. Benson's Capcine Plaster over.
hours that which if takes any other plaster Is
many days. - -
Although recent discovery, Oapcine n.s been
thoroughly tested BY physicians, and In each In
stance has been pronounced the most remarkable,
safe, certain and thoroughly eficacious remedy
Incorporating Capcine In an improved Porous
Plaster has been accomplished after repeated So
ncitations from the medical fraternity, and 10
now prescribed BY them with unprecedented sue
born colds, kidney complaints and all diseases
for which porous plaster has been used.
Its marvellous influence over the circulation
and general effect on the system Is almost incred-
ible; from tho moment Of Its application to the
affected part It operates with astonishing vigor-
known plaster, liniment or compound.
1t Is q genuine pharmaceutical preparation Of
the highest order Of merit; Its Ingredients are en-
tirely vegetable and free from mineral or metal
poisons. One trial VIII convince the most skep-
ucal OF It's superiority over the ordinary porous
plasters. When you desire prompt and immediate
relief, ask your druggist for Benson's Oapcine
szABuRY JOHNSON,
wholesale Agents, New York.
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GOOD EVIDENCE.
cIxc1ssATI, Nov. .. ls72

CIScISsATI, Nov. %. ls72;
bEAR sin; The two bottles OF yEGETIsE fnr-
nifhed me by your sgent my wife has used with
For Ion time she has been troubled with dizzf-
ness and costiyeness; these troubles are now en-
she was also troubled with dyspepsia and general
0eD''-''' THOMAS GILMORE,
zgk walnut street.
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APPRECIATION.

cHAnLEsTowS,. MASS, March u. 1s1.
Il. r. Sertns:
Prtnaration =, (VlCETfNEl In my family fpr sew
ersI reerr and think that for BcrofulA or Canker-
ons Hunors or Rheunatic aasetions, cannot 6e
cine n = the best thing ever used n1d I have
used eimost everything. can eneerlully recom-
MRS. A. A. DIEsNORE,
19Russell street.
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Removal.

The Office Of the darlington Fire Insurance
Company for tho District of Columbia" has been
removed to the conpanys building, No. 1906
Treasury.
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John B. Cough.

seats for Mr.. Coughs pew.lecture, "Blunders."
are being rapidly taken, and by the time the leo
ture tskss place We judge from gisnoe st the
diagram that every seat will be occupied. The
seating ARRANGEMENTS Of wssley chapel sufpassss
strie on an nmphifheatre, giving every person
full view offhs fpeaker. 4etyour reserved seats
at Choafe Col, No. on Pennsylyania avenue
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CITY iTEKs.

take Peruvian Syrup, 9 protected solution Of the
protoude OF iron, which gives strength and vigor
to the whole system, restores the digestive organs
70 perfect health, thereby restoring the mind to
It's natural vigor.
BEAuTIyuI GILT PARLoR PAPKR.
- and 70 cents, and nice window shades for sI1z
cents and u each, ready made. Paper hung BY
the best workmen, atloWest prices, at Tubman's,
us Ninth street northwest. -
fzuEsrox's IvoRx PzAzL ToeTz PoWDz
used daily VIII keep the teeth clean, white and
/ Twenty-Five and my cents per bottle.
JouvEu'B 1HoDoRouB KrD-dLovH OLnArn
viii renoyate soiled gloves thoroughly snd
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THoHrsoH PonApz OrTTrn is equal 10 the
best French and but hall the prios. Twenty-Five
and my cents Per bottle.
WnLs' STnHreTHHEIna PLAeTHRs are the
very best All sold bv druggists.
Auction Sales To-day.
By Duncanson Bros:
At o'clock, valuable three-story brick dwell
ing houses, Nos. 100 and Ill D street northwest.
By Wash 3. WiIliams:.
At 4 O'Clock, brick store and dwelling on the
southeast corner Of New Jersey avenue and d
street south.
BY b. H. Warner:
At s O'Clock, valuable suburban property In
Warrington county, d. U.
By Thos. Dowlipg:
dwelling house and lot In Georgetown, d. O.
SToP THAT coueHISe; ifyou do not It may kill
you. bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup only
costs you rs cents, and its timely use may save
your life.
National Republican., 1875-11-27
WORK OF TEE HEALTH DErlRTngNT.

1mpertant Suggestions by DR.. Keene-
new General Hospital Wanted-The
smallPox-Physic sicfans to the Poor
How TO Abate the Dog Nuisanee-some
Interesting Reading.
National Republican., 1875-11-27
unn ALADDIN sseurity 0li,

for fmparting moisture TO apartments heated By
furnaces, stoves or steam pipss. simple, ediea-
''01' 80. No. 1l2slz Psnnsyiyania avenue.
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VEGETINE.
~OoNONOO|--NN-N-N-N-o-
What | Know About vegetine.

n, R, SfeBtaL. Es6.
DEAR SIR: have had considerable experience
with the VEGETINE. For dyspepsia. general de-
bIlity and impure blood the V1GETINE Ii superior
to anything which have ever used. commenced
and, after using few bottles 1t entirely cured me
OF dyspepsia, and my blood never was In 90 good
pleasure to give any further particulars reltiye to
what know about this good medicine to any oI,a
Athens street. Very respectfully,
MnsIssUE PARKER.
386 Athens street.
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and prevent any possibility CT an explosion sueh
ss occurred at Mr.. D. A. Babcoek's frame factory
October %. 1875.
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N Z " B o o X 5 !.

THE GOLDEN TREeS. Trans
lated ffS% S'a,s me French q sOi'sOSey; EklEA-
full or thrilling incident. N1-1AAN
TALK IN A CEMETERY. By John Darby, au-
thor Of Thinkers and Thinking, y .sOdd Hours
OF Physician - Ac.; limo. Closh extra, q.
JONAH. THE sKLF-wILLED PROPHET. A
practical treatise the Book OF Jonah. with exc
getieal notes by Stuart Mitchell; Emo. Cloth ex-
ira, t1.50.
OPIUM EATING. an autooiographical sketch.
BY an habitnate; 12mo. Cloth. extra 81 Tnis
Quincey,s confessions, but as awarning against
the opium habit IL Is even more impressive than
that work.
- For sale by the booksellers, or VIII be sent
per mail, prepaid, upon receipt OF price,
CLAYTON, REMSEN q HAFFkLFIHGER,
. Nos. ga e2s, Us Market street, Philadelphia.
National Republican., 1875-11-27
Important,

We deem It important to taxpayers to know
that they can now obtain large discount on
their special Improvement tax biIls, By paying
through J. O. LAY Co.,
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DR.. colburn,s Porous Evspsrator,

Of Cardigan knit jackets In the eify, ve<y cheap.
at T, Maioney's, sO6 PepnsyiTsnis avenue, CAPT
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Undsr the Sod.


Tho gates Of Mount Olivet opened yesterday tc
receive q body In which dwelt pure and guiltless
soul-that Of Miss Annie Marie McNamara, the
niece Of Mrs. Peter McNamars, Of Capitol Hin, q
young lady well known to large circle Of friendl
in this city, and one who was universally beloved
for her may good traits Of character II Is sad "a
see young life as that Of Miss McNamaras pass
away so soon, she being scarcely twenty years Of
age. II 10 only within short space OF time that
the mother OF the deceased yoy ng lady was called
upon TO mourn the loss ef her eldest sln. Now she
is called upon to weep at the bier Of her eldest
daughter. The pall-bearers OF Miss McNamara's
funeral were Messys. ID. Foley, WIN. McCahery
]. Caton, p. NcNamars, ID. Barrett and Jamei
MeCafery. A friend contributes the following;
IN MKMoRIAn.
To Annie Marie MeEemera.
Her spirit has departed-
Angels came With eager love
Rejoicingly they bore E
To their bright homa above.
Long, long mcnths Of suffering
Thy fesh did sorely tryf
Gods Kingdom 10 ENJOY
Though her body win DO carried
And laid beneath tbe sod
Her soul makes Hs lad thaaksEivIng
81 Before the Throne of God
Weep not for her. fond mother
Weep not, borrowing friends,
She now dHells with the s.sc<
In bliss that never snda l. 5.
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lmmsnse ssoek
The Lar9esf Assortment

Of men and boys suits at reduced rates, st p
hisloney's, sob PennsylvAnia avsnus. Capitol Hill
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MEDICAL.
Obstacles 70 Marriage.

ns1ass sa sss Hss:.: nsiss 4 :s.ls M
hood rsstorsd. Impedlmsnts 70 marriage rs -
rcusrta6ls rsr5sdssS. Books and Circllars sent
nee. N sealed envelopes. Address hOmA ALL
A6SOCIATION, as N. Nizth Sc, fn,.saslpne1n y,
ko1orabis conduct and professional snh.