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nreme Court-aeneral Perm.
Circuit Court-Judge Humphreys.
Auction Sales To-day,

By Wash. B. Williams:
At O'Clock, valuable improved property on
North Capitol street, between D and streets
AT O'Clock, sub lots numbered %, q, %. 81. IS,
80 and 81. in square umbered IS, and lots num-
bered 8, Q, 10, II, II and 10, In square numbered
At @ O'Clock, valuable improved and unIm-
proved real estate on South + street.
BY b. H. Warner:
Alta O'Clock, a two-story and basement brick
dwelling on the north side .of Myrtle street, be-
tween North Capitol and First streets east.
.t oG % GSIoSE very desirable improved real
and South streets.
BY Duncanson Bros:
AT 10 and ! O'Clock, at No. 1909 Pennsylvania
avenue, entire stock contained in said store.
At o'clock, part Of lot numbered six, In
square numbered 57S improved by sash, door
and blind factory.
573, improved by three-story frame house.
A O'Clock, the vacant lot at the junction Of
Indiana avenue, Third and d streets.
By Thomas Bowling:
AT O'Clock, unimproved property on the south
side Of H street, between Twentieth and Twenty
first streets.
269, on the south side Of Maryland avenue, be-
tween Thirteeuth and Fourteenth Streets i'm
proved by large two-stOry brick dwelling
west side Of Twelfth street, between Maryland
avenue and street southwest, improved
by two-story frame dwelling. Immedi-
ately after, lot s, same square, on east side
Of Thirteenth street, same square, improved
by a twO-stOry brick house.
BY J. I. Wormley:
At $50 O'Clock, valuable property fronting 90
feet on Bridge street, GeOrgetOWn, ID. e., i'm
proved by two two-stOry and basement brick
houses.
BY H. T. Zimmerman & Son:
At 10 O'Clock, at the southwest corner of
Ninth and streets northwest, the entire house.
hold effects.
BY Williams & Kennedy:
At 10 O'Clock, at No. 42l Seventh street north
west, general assortment OF house furnishing
goods, table goods Of all kinds, sc.
By VIM. L. Wall & Co.:
At 100 O'Clock, an elegant assortment Of Turpi-
ture
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SOCIAL TEMPLE OF HONOR.
Public Installation of Officers.


Martha Washington Social Temple was estab-
lished some years ago in connection with Colum-
bia Temple Of Honor, No. l, and Washiuton No. 8,
installed the following. named ofieers-elect last
Saturday evening; S. p. T., Mrs. L. Plat; B. p.
T, Z. D. Easton; S. V. T, Miss Nellie Darnall;
b. V. T, Jas. S. Benedict; S. r., Mrs. s. Jen-
ninRs: B. R., J. T. Lewis; s. T., Miss NJ. Arehi-
bald; B: +. r., d. 7. Holloway; S. u, Miss Ella
Craig; b. e., W. H. Van Week, sr.; s. e., Mrs.
Ella Dickinson; S. Past T., Miss Rose Brainard;
b. Past T, ]. DarnalI.
The installing otneers were p. q. W. T. ID. P.
Holloway, who acted as G. W. T; Mrs N. Z. bar.
nall, S. G. W. T.; and D. g. w. r, L. d. Dickin-
son, who acted as q. W. u.
Alter installation, E. u. Easton, B. p. T. and
W. q. T, Of Washington Temple of Honor, deliv-
cred q novel and elaborate address on the Social
Temple and its mission. He was followed by B.
G. W. T., ID. P. Holloway, who made few WELL
chosen remarks on the same subject. Both speak
received the close attention and applause OF the
audience and the Temple. A short lntermissIon
was then declared, when q number Of amusing
msgic-lantern views were shown, AFTER which the
Temple was closed,
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UNDER IHE SOD,
Youth and Beauty in the Grave.


The gates oil Mount OlIvet and Congressional
cemeteries opened on Thursday last for the inter-
ment OffE0 young ladies, schoolmatSs aud &C.
qUaintanc1llFell known in District circles and re-
pected alNe o thar beautiful traits ofeharacter-
Misses Ann Eenable langley and Media Davis.
Miss Langley VIC died at the age o: twenty one,
after only afewd8ys' illness, was buried from the
residence Of her brother, Mr.. John Langley, No.
COS H street northwest the funeral services being
Conducted with Requiem Mass at st. Peters
church, Capitol Hill, by Rev. +. E. Boyle; after
which the remains, encased in a beautiful rose.
wood cssket, were borne to the open grave in the
Southeastern portion Of the Congressional ceme-
tery, whittier they were followed BY the Sisters
Of the Holy Cross, by whom the deceased was
educated. Miss Davis was aged only sixteen,
and was o sister Of Mrs. X. F. Boiseau. Her fu-
neral took place in the afternoon Of the day
above mentioned from st. Peters church, the
pastor, Rev, +. Z. Boyle, preaching beautiful
sermon, and, referring to the scene Of the morn
ing, he remarked, Would to Heaven he could
exchange places with either OF those buried to-
day" The remains were placed in the vault at
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ORDER OF cen sAMAR1rAEs,
Proceedings Il the Supreme Grand Lodge
Eleation Of 0fieara.


tPe Supreme Grand Lodge Of the lndepend-
IT Order Of Good Samaritans and Daughters Of
Samaria in America held its regular session in
this city on the Nth and soth days of April, the
supreme Grand delegates from the States Of
Pennsylvania, Maryland, District Of Columbia,
Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee being IN
attendance. The opening address was delivered
by the Supreme Grand Sire. The biennial re-
port of the Supreme Grand Secretary shows that
the order is in q prosperous condition. The
tressurers report was also received and ap-
proved. .-.#.
The following named were elected and duly in
stalled as officers for the ensuing term two years,
viz: George ]. Br1res, Supreme Grand Sire;
james H. Webster, Deputy Grand Sire; Charles
H. Marshall, Vice Grand sire; Joseph N. Mayne,
lre-efected,) supreme Grand Secretary; VIM. H.
Brown, (re-elected,1 supreme Grand Treasurer;
VIM. H. Lucas, Supreme Grand Prelate; John
V.Givens, Supreme Grand Orator; Decato Nc
CkeaIney. Supreme Grand Conductor; Benjamln
H. Henson, Supreme Grand Inside Sentinel;
Robert Gillum, Supreme Grand Outside Senti-
mel; John H. Given, Supreme Grand Marshal.
The following sisters were elected as associates
to the above: A. NJ. Chopper, associate to the 5.
q. Sire: E. Grunton. d. G. Sire: Elizabeth
Smith, V. G. Sire; Sarah ]. Ferguson, s. G..
Secretary: E. Carter, S. G. T.; E. Shorter, s. G..
Prelate; NJ. J. Walker, s. G. Orator.
Deputiss-H M. Chopper and W. b. Rodgers,
Pennsylvania; B. II. Henson and Elizabeth
Smith, Maryland: Robert Maury and w. J. Bar
Miller and John II. COLLECT, North Carolina; X.
]. GassaWRy and L. W. Coates. Tennessee.
The next place Of meeting will be in the State
of MARYLAND.
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MARYLAND AVENUE.
The Improvement 20 20 On.

Mr.. Albert Gleason, the contractor for the i'm.
provement Of Maryland avenue, from Seventh
street to tine Long Bridge, will resume work to-
uH!, anu Ptop1ses ~ nave tne SS cum;
The old contracts which has been under suspension
since the Inauguration of the present District
government. The railroad company are now en-
gagged in removing their Two tracks to the centre
Of the avenue, where they will be confined be-
tween the parking on either side. The grade is
not TO be changed materially and the 3O-foot car
riageway on either side OF the parking is to be
paved with Belgian granite stone Of the best quail
iLy, which is believed to be best suited for the
heavy hauling over this avenue.
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Poesu q Wylie's New Store.

Those who are interested in the business pros.
perity Of Washington always notice the removals
frequently made by firms from one store to
another far more elegant and spacious, which Is
generally an iniallible indication of large Gus
tom. The Messrs. Began & WylIe, dry goods
dealers, have lately removed to q large and
elegantly fitted up store, 10l4 Seventh street
northwest, two doors below their old location.
With their increased facilities for business they
are enabled to offer great attractions, both in
goods and prices. With the new store they have
laid in full supply Of the finest qualities OF all
the lowest market rates.
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NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
Meeting Of HE State Assooiatfon

The regular meeting Of the New York Repub-
Iican Association was held on Saturday night at
Gorzaga Hall; Mr.. T. G. HeDsey in the chair,
and P. H. Eaton secretary. Mr.. N. E. Young
presented the report OF the Sociable Committee,
which showed a surplus above all expenses Of
$ZU2. y. Judge Edwards PierrepOnt, the new At
tOrney General, and II On. george A. Bagley, were
elected honorary members Of the association
Messrs. W. b. HOugh and John S. Rich were ap-
pointed members of the cOmpaign committee.
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MARIKI's MAY BALL.

Selection of Queen and Maids of Honors
The scholars Of Prof. L. G. Marini's dancing
academy were in a hutter Of excitement last Sat.
urdRy afternoon, it being the time appointed for
the election Of the May queen and her maids Of
honor, goddess Of liberty and crown bearer At
ter o brief contest, in which the best spirit was
exhibited, the following were chosen: Queen OF
May, Miss Emma Stewart; maids Of honor. Miss
Lula Brodhead. Miss Jessie Gaddis Miss Hattie
johnson ard Miss Mary Halsted goddess Of lib.
crty, Mis- Lizzie Bryan; crsWn bearer, Miss Mary
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ELECTION OF pIRECTORs.
he New Street Passenger Railroad

The capital stock Of the Capitol, North o anc
South Washington Railway Company having
been taken, and the first assessment thereon
paid, meeting Of the stockholders was held al
No. 1000 Pennsylvania avenue Saturday alter
noon, at O'Clock. Hon. A. ID. Clapp was called
70 the chair and VIM. ]. COwing secretary. The
Following were elected "a 2 board Of directors,
MessTs. VIM. J. Rhees and Thomas B. PennicEs
acting as tellerE: b. Z. Fuller, Jos. Williams,
WIN: Saunders, George A. McIlhenny, W. ].
COWtnE, 5. X. Bond and HaIIet Kilbourn.
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Lumber ia Plentiful

Somebody has suggested that as the timber of
the country is being rapidly used up 1t would be
well to be a little economical In that direction
not be go prodigal in wooden tooth-pIcks for In
stance, or let up a little on clothespins. Any
one who will take peep into the Wheatly Bros
lumber yard, 81 Water street, Georgetown, will
see that there is no occasion for this alarm at
present. There are mountains OF joist and scant-
ling lumber, and flooring, besides 400 900 feet Of
walnut Of all thicknesses Their facilities for
handling lumber enable them to sell below the
market. Persons contemplating building should
not fail to look in at OF their yards either In
GEORGETOWN or 1T the branch, corner Of Seventh
and q streets, Washington, where they have q
general assortment Of all kiRds Of building lum-
her.
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Bring
Isaac Curry.

Your boys where you have q choice Of an immense
stock to select fro m; prices ranging from S5 and
upward. A. Saks & Co., $40 Seventh street.
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Death Of a Formsr wo,bire+oni.n

Intelligence has reached this city Of the death,
in Portsmouth, Va, on the 23i ultimo, Of Mrs.
Maria Davis, who many years ago was a WE'LL
known resident Of East Washington. She was
daughter Of the late George Marshall. a gunner
yellow fever epidemic in Norfolk about twenty
years ago. Her death was caused by grief at me
loss Of her Oldest ton and the funeral which took
place on Sunday, the 18th utimo was the largest
ever Witnessed In Portsmouth
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Fish Propesating Commission,

The steamer Triana arrived at the navy yard
on Saturday afternoon last from duty IN the Pa
tuxent river, with the Fish Propagating Commis-
sion. She aseended the river, under the piIotsge
of Captain North, as far as Bristol, which was
chosen as the best Matching ground for the fsh
spawn, and on her return landed the members Of
the Virginia commission at Alexandria.
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OTY ITEMS.

To ALL, particularly invalIds, spring is trying
season. Indications Of sickness should at once be
attended to. Fatal diseases may be caused oy
allowing the bowels to become constIpated, and
the system TO remain in q disordered condition.
until the disorder has time to develop itself. An
ounce of prevention is worth q pound Of cure, is
an old and truthful saying. Therefore, we ad-
wise all who are troubled with the complaints now
very Observation-Disclosures, Indigestion, disordered
liver, want Of appetite, nausea or feverish skin,
to take, without delay, Schenek's Mandrake Pills
We know Of no remedy so harmless and decisive
In its action. 1t at once strikes at the root OF the
disease and produces q healthy tone to the sys-
tenn. People never need suffer from any disease
arising from disordered condition OF the liver II
they would take this excellent medicine when
Families leaving home for the summer months
should 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 hours, and Will rapidly cleanse the
liver Of surrounding bile, and Will efectually
prevent a bilious attack. They are SOLD oy all
druggists.
''THEIR NAME IS LEGION"
may be applied to those who die annually OF Con-
sumption, although science has Of late years
sensibly diminished their number. II is crafty
ing to know that the general use Of DR.. Wistar's
in attaining this end Fifty cents and q bottle,
large bottles much the cheaper.
II You want PAPERHAReINes or WINDOW
SHADES Of the latest styles and LOWEST PRICES,
20 TO TUBMAN, 4l3 Ninth street. He employs the
best wOrkmen, and guarantees satisfaction In his
worF.
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES
SOLD ON EASY TERMS BY
W. s. TAPPAN, AGENT,
MASONIC TEMPLE.
SO TO alNoo
Invested IN Stocks and Gold pays 100 per cent.
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbridge Co.,
Bankers, 2 Wall street, New York
- -. roo,r, porynvp
used daily Will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound the gums healthy and the breath sweet
Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle
JouvKN's NOTORIOUS KID-GLovB OLRANHR
will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty five cents per bottle.
THoMPsoS,s PoMApE 0PT1srR is equal to the
best French, and but half the price. twenty-five
and fifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRENGTHENING PLAsTKRs are the
very best All sold By druggists.
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ATS economy 10 paint frequently" Whatever
he touches Q adorns. Beautiful Irish green and
other colors in great variety. Shop No. sos Four
teentb street northwest.
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TAKE CARE OF Your yALUAgLEs.

Call and examine the IRE and burglar proof
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe
valuRbles. Rents, from ten 70 sixty dollars per
2nnum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
Takss5arnina from the Chicago and BoIion fire
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A Beautiful

Business Suit $40 and sl2, at A. sAks Co.'s, sls
Seventh stISet.
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The Metropolis sayiurs Bank,


corner Of Seventh street and Louisiana avenue,
pays i've per cent. interest on deposits made on or
before the Sd Of each month. Samuel Norment,
PRESIDENT N. Acker, vice-prssident; J. A.
KUN Run; eashlsi; lanes ,. EaWaTds, seGreISIy'
bouT, James s. Edwards, Henry Strss-
burger, Nicholas Aeker, John II. Goddard, g..
r. Thompson, w. H. Claggett and b. H. War
per.
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THE COURTS,


Equity court-Judge wylis.
The May term Of this court viii open on Tues
day next. .. 40 .-rrr.rH
Supreme Court-General Term.
This court held a short session on Saturday, oc-
cupied with routine motions. No cases were
Gases II to q are set for hearing on Monday.
Adjourned.
Circuit Court-Judge Humphreys.
The May term OF this court will open next Mon
day. The following jurors for the term we're
drawn Saturday: L. A. Hopkins, John T. Prodigy,
E. p. Hickey, Chris. Rupert. james T. Fry, Jas.
Kelleher, M. J. Adler, James Pilling, James J.
Shedd, Edward Libby, Samuel Norment Oh3s
Edmondston, VIM. Quinn, Charles H. Marshall,
Andrew Sprohs, Edward F. Beale, Alfred Ste
phenson, G. W. Cissel, B. F. Morsell, ]. W. Marin,
Addison Clayton, George T. McGIue, John T.
0fiey, Henry Nd. Hurdle, W. ]. Hickey and B. +.
SWsrtE.
The new calendar will have over Ave hundred
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Business men who are seeking to take advant-
age Of the revival Of confidence and of traflc, BY
cards, circular and handbills, can procure the
neatest printing Of that kind at the once OF The
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,, on the most liberal
terms and with great promptness.
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE sPRIaG MEETING.
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Portner's celebrated "BOek" at Aman's, SO
Ninth street ncrthFsst.
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Portpsr's celebrated "Beok' at Aman's, slS
Ninth street uOrthWefts
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+ THE BALTIMORE SHIRT FAC.

AT THE BALTIMORE SHIRT FAC.
n TORY,
No. lO12 STREET, n. W.. Washington, D. c.,
IS wEST FAYETTE STREET, Baltimore, Nd,
we make the VERY FINEST DRESS SHIRTS y
order, and in the most elegant manner, for Sc. p
with bands on the sleeves; $50 with cuffs At
tached, and perfect 1T always guaranteed.
Fine DRESS SHIRT-t really made, sl.oO.
Resi- 4-ply LINEN COLLARS. for 81.
Best Apply LINEN CUFFS, IS cents pair. ~,
Directions for self-measurement sent to gentle
men at q distance when written for. Collars ant
CUFFS sent by mail when paid for. apl-lm
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RcUOrtS OF the Several Temperance
MeeIings-The New City Railroad
New York Republicans-Base
BaII-MiseelIaneOus Para.
graphs OF Local
Interest,
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ALL KINDS OF GENTLEMEN'S CAST.
"A on wearing apparel can be sold 70 the very best
Advantage by addressing or calling on justin, SIS
ID street, between Sixth and Seventh northwest,
Notes bY mail promptly attended TO- Cash PAID
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SENECA STONE.

The undersigned announces TO the stone trade
that he has leased the seneca quarrles ana Is now
/ prepared TO furnish this stone, sawed or IN the
| rough, 10 order. Also, Seneca Bubble, Tor light
| or 6eayy masonry Sawed stone, consisting OF
| Stems PIatforms windOw-sills, Coping, &c, on
| hand in yard. Office and yard, corner OF X and
| Twtnty-elghth streets, Rock eTeeWX; uAvnEN
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GENERAL NEWS OF THE CITY

TIKI WASHINGTON DRIVING ASSOCIATION
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PROFESSOR sHBLDON's MAY PLAY.
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Spring IL COna1nS,
And Mr.. CURRY says now is the time 70 paint up
IT is good taste as we'll as economy 70 paint ire
quently. Beautiful Irish Green and other eolorS IN
great variety. Shop, No. sos fourteentn street
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AOARDn

Itake great pleasure in announcing to nv friends
and form ar customers that Mr.. THOMAS DOWL-
ING, the successor Of Latimer Cleary, at their
old stand, corner Of Pensylv avenue and
Eleventh Street, Star once building. has associated
with him the undersigned, and, feeling grateful
for their former patronage, would ask 3 continue
ance of the same, ssSuring them that any business
Instructed with Mr.. Bowling will receive prompt
ATTENTION and give entire satisfaction. He eman-
ated from the old house OF Mcclure Co., and has
bee n in the business for upward OF twenty wears.
sp2eeo:t NJ b. LATlMEk.
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THE rREzBYrrRrAn CHURCH TROUBLES
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poll cy and the outbreaking OF mean disposition.
RF men have their weaknesses and slRs, and
ears as we'll as tongues, have their rights. The
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The BIRDS ARE SINGING.

Estimates given for Hot-aIr Furnaces, Range
Latrobes, Mantels, &c. ApI-Sin
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IsSI4ic States stationary or rising barometer.
southwest to north west winds, warmer and clear
WP6theT.
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II you want PAPERHAEeIEGs or WINDOW
SHADES of the latest styles and LOWEST PRICES,
20 to TUBMAN, 4l3 Ninth street. He employs the
best wOrkmen, and guarantees satisfaction In MS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-07-22
Directions for Restoring Persons An
parently Dead from Drowning.

on the spot.
?. Remove the froth and mucus from the
mouth and nostrils.
3. Hold the body for few seconds ONLY
with the head hanging Down, so that the
wafer may run out OF the lungs and wind
pipe.
1. Loosen all tight articles OF Clothing about
the neck and chest.
8 See that the tongue is pulled forward IL
IL falls back into the throat. By taking hold
OF ii with a handkerchief IL will not slip.
G. IF the breathing has ceased, or nearly so,
II must be stimulated by pressure OF the
chest with the hands, In iLltation of the
natural breathing; forcibly eXpelling the air
from the lungs and allowing it to re-enter
and expand them by the elasticity of the ribs
Remember that this is the most important
step Of all.
To do il readily, lay the person on his back,
with cushion, pillow or some firm substance
under his shoulders; then press with the nat
OF the hands over the lower part of the breast
bone and the upper part OF the abdomen,
keeping up regular repetition and relaXa-
ton OF pressure twenty or thirty times a
minute. A pressure OF thirty pounds may be
applied with safety TO grown person.
Z. Eub the limbs with the hands or with dry
cloths constantly, TO aid the circulation and
keep the body warm.
&. AS soon as the person can swallow gives
tablespoonful of spirits in hot water, or some
warm coffee or tea.
8. Work deliberately. Do not give up too
quickly. Success has rewarded the efforts OF
hours.
Published at the request of the Humane So
ciety OF tie commonwealth OF Massachusetts,
1SI5.
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WATERING PLANTS IN SUMMER-Seeing,
The other day, very intelligent person
SPrnkling mot watering), "A bel of flowers at
10 O'Clock In the morning, under a bright sun,
we were moved then, and now, 10 say that
not only was the time and labor lost but in
case OF delicate plants with surface roots.
actual injury might have bSen done. The
theory OF watering plants is this: Tue roots
are TO be thoroughly wetted without leaving
any standing water; this, well done, Will an
swer the purpose for several days where the
plants are in the ground. IL should be done
on cloudy days or al evening. The mere
sprinkllng or water on The surface does no
good: the water does not get down dep
enough, and besides, in "a hot sun. the eVap1-
ration coOls the ground So as TO threaten, N
not inJure the more sensitive plants. What
is best, is 20 mulch plants with the short
grass cut from the lawn, or dry dust from
Tie street VIII answer; give SO much water
ana such protection that there shall be no
quick evaporation. So far, this year. we
have had no severe drought for plants having
deep roots, but, In This and next month, we
may expect dry weather. IL is below, and
not on the surface. that water is needed and
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Journal.