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In the Rondout Methodist Church, on a
recent Sunday morning, the usual donning
Of overcoats was proceeding amid consider
able confusion, but had not been completed
when the pastor arose to pronounce the
benedictio on. He paused moment, and
said. Brethren, guess I will put on my
overcoat hereafter during the benediction,
so as not to lose any time"
An Irishman was brought before JUS
tice of the peace on charge of vagrancy,
and was thus questioned: "What trade are
you?" ssShure, now, your honor, an Pm
sailor.'' ''You seafaring man! I question
if you have ever been to sea in your life"
'Shure, now, an does your honor think I
come over from Ireland in a wagin?"
A North Carolina negro thought he
could outrun locomotive the other day
on the Air Line road, and when he picked
himself up, after being thrown twenty feet
and landed on his head, he said Eyer
don't ketch dis yer chile doin' that agin.
It's right smart wonder I didn It tear desc
britches clean off,
At "a collection made at charity fair
lady offered the plate to a rich man. who
was we'll known for his stinginess. ST have
nothing was the curt reply. 'sThen take
something, sir,' said the lady; ''you know
am begging for the poor"
A Nevada sheep man, who had tried and
succeeded with sheep. said: "Sheep are bet
ter than government bond; yon can tear
off a coupon every six months half IS big
as the bond, and the bond is left as big as
it was"
Old Sam B, a carpenter of Trenton,
was engaged to build fence, and was con-
suited as to the best material for posts.
"Iocust, madam, locust; the darned stuff
will last lifetime; I've tried UNI twice.
If a young lady wishes young gentle
man to kiss her, what papers should she
mention? No spectator" no ssObserver,"
but as many Times" at you please.
A recent marriage notice ends with the
singular expression, probably added by
waggish friend: SHAY their future troubles
be little ones"
An author says that the uses of adversity
is to bring us out. That is true, particu-
2arly at the knees and elbows.
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T livery! LIVERY

T VERY! LIVERY
Having failed to dispose of my Stock as ad-
vertised, l have determined to continue the
Livery business as conducted by my late hus-
band, and have secured the services of Mr.
Il. Platt, thoroughly competent gentleman, 10
take charge of the stables.
Persons desiring
HANDSOME AND ELEGANT HACKS.
Single or Double BUGGIES, with h.ATCH
HORSES (grays, browns, and blacks, in fine.
anything pertaining to a complete
FIRST GLASS LIVERY,
are invited TO give me call. Excursion parties
to the Springs, Caves, or other neighboring
localities, can be accommodated upon applica-
ton at short notice. The patronage of friends.
former customers, and the public generally is
respectfully solicited.
myi4 If Mrs. KATE o. TOOLE.
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Baltimore Advertisements.

Baltimore Advertisements.
CPECIAL NOTICE
y TO THE TRADE
Having leased and removed to the large Ware
house
NO. 236 ". BALTIMORE ST.,
NEAR CHARLES,
formerly occupied by Weldon Johnson "
are now prepared. with increased facilities, to
conduct the
GENERAL AUCTION
AND C0MNISSION BUSINESS
Our regular sales of Furniture &c. will take
place EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY
MORNING, at 10 O'Clock, on First Floor, and sale
of Dry Goods, Notions and Miscellaneous Stocks
will be held on Second Floor EvER~ MONDAY
MORNING, at 10 o'clock Goods sold in lots to
suit the trade.
Sales OF Real Estate; Stocks at Stores and Phi
vste Dwellings taken at any time, upon moder-
ate terms.
Consignments solicited and cash advances
made when required.
BROKER + LEWIS, Auctioneers,
No. 239 W. Bait. St., near Charles
72jun23y Baltimore
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FOEeD9S HOTEL :.
RECHsW OWED, ~.
$3.50 Per Day $3.50 Per Day

$3.50 Per Day $3.50 Per Day
Situated in the heart of the City, commanding
fine views, snd adjoining the Capitol Square
and Governors Mansion,
Thissplendid new Hotel, the only one situated
in the fashionable portion. of the City, and ad-
joining the beautiful Capitol Park, with its Stat
uary, Monuments, Fountains and Flower Beds
is newly and elegantly furnished throughout,
and its Bill Of Fare is not excclled in quality and
variety by any bouse in the State.
There has been recent additions of severa
splendid Rooms to this spacious house, together
with large and elegantly arranged Reception
Room.
Special Suits of Rooms always ready for Wed
ding and large Travelling Parties. The arrange
ments are frst-class in every respect The price
of Board has been fxed-owinp 20 the great
scarcity of money-at the reasonable sum of
$3.50 PER DAY
The patronage OF my friends and the travelling
nblic are invited to make FORD'S HOTEL.
heir home.
A. ]. FORD, Proprietor.
Late one q the Propr's of TIE Exchange Hotel.
P.S. My coaches run to and from all depots
and Steamboat lao dings dec23
A MEXICAN HOTEL,
N Insmedi atsly at the Va. Central Ra.lroGd
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
MoCHESGEY &NADENBOUSCE. Proprietors
eProprietorsinr esuming the management
ofthis ellknown and popular MOTEL, so long
and favorably known to the tray cling public
promise in thefntureto retain thereputationt the
American hasborne asa
First Glass Hotel
Itslocality, immediately atthe Railroad Depot
rendersit q convenient stopping place for per
sonson business or in search ofhealth
Bar and Barber Shor in the House.
Allthe Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
linesrunning to this own are adjoinin this
House.
frstclass Livery Stable, under O'Toole Il
Donovan in connected with this house.
McCHESfIEY Il co.
N. B. Citizens ofthe County wi he furnished
Dinner at so Cents. and Horses ed by Messrs
Donovan g. O'Toole at 90 Cents
Oct. ll---tf
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ESTABLISHED 1856.
BARRETT dS :KIGGINS
{LATE WARDER& BARRETT,
WHOLESALE DEALERSl
HATS, GAPS AND STRAW GOODS,
No .227 BA TIMORE STREET
WHITE MARBLE BUILDING,
WEI. BARRETT, pa7.mrnroYr
7ssET. HIGGINS. ] Iva
S A Complete stock alwayson hand. Call
nd examine 72maI 2y
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Hotels.
ST. JAMES HOTEL.

RichmOnda Va.
In the centre of the business portion of the
City, within one square of the Post Office and
Custom Hou e. it. is, BY its retired location OPP
posite the Southeast corner of the beautiful
Park surrounding the Capitol of Virginia, the
most quiet Hotel in Richmond.
The Proprietor having had lifelong expe-
rience in Hotel business-frst at the Everett
House, New York, and afterwards as Proprietor
of the Spotswood Hotel, Richmond, in its best
days, and is now assisted by
.Ezr. John II. Ballard.
The popular Veteran Hotel Keeper OF Vir-
gina, assures visitors of the ST. JAMES that nc
effort on his part will be spared &c make them
comfortable and to keep the House in First-class
style.
Coaches will attend the arrival of all trains
Elegant carriages are at all times at tue service
of the travelling public.
T. W. HOENN[GER,
Nov26-ly Proprietor.
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GOLDEN CHORD,
ESTABLISHED lS4e.

ESTABLISHED lS4e.
The Celebr te Esaey Organ is uHqnes
! ionably the
BEST IN THE WORLD
Over two hund first premiums have been
awarded
Five hundred sold in Baltimore in 1873, and
muct. larger number will be sold in 1874
Also, the
MATCHLESS S ElNM AY PIANO;
the renowned
BRADBURY PIANO
shss excellent
HAINES PIANO,
assow prices. Every instrument FULLY warrant
| ed Our facilities are unequalleG, represep ting
| as we do, four CT the largest houses in the
! world, commanding a capital Of Sic, 600, 900 p
Refers to Rev. VIM. A. Harris, Wesleyan Fe-
male Institute, Staunton, Va.
SANDERS STAYMAN,
70 West Fsyette street, Baltimore, Md.
s.nd 935 Pennsylvania Ave-, Washington, D. c.
ie 5-3m
1OALTIMoRE STOVE HOUSE.
HEAD QUARTERS FOR 4Ll KINDS OF
COOKING AND
PARLOR STO YES,
P:stentees and sole manufacturers OF thos
H ous ENC LIZ NECESSITIES, the beautiful
'1lLtJMIN MATED
FIRE PLACE HEATERS.
THE GEM AND
THE DIAMOND,
also agents for the celebrated
ORIENTAL BASE BURNING FURNAES,
for dwellings, and public buildings, they only
quire attef ton once in twenty-four nours. and
never mine how much coal is put in; by theil
peculiar co Instruction they consume only GER
tain quantity. Call and see them at the Base
Burning Depot
B1BB CO.,
80 4 ii Light Street,
BALTIMORE Md
Liberal CONCESSIONS made to Ministers
Churches anc Schools. 69seplsy
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assurances.
TIVE SOUTHERN MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY


TIVE SOUTHERN MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ACCUMULATED CAPITAL, $472, s67.23.
CHARTERED BY The ooMMoNwEALTH OF VIRGINIA
Ufice-No. IL Tenth Street, Shader's New
Building, between Main and Bank Streets,
RICHMOND, VA.
@aL- Issues Annual, Term, and Participating
Policies. FAR Property Specially.
DR.. H. G. AVIDSON, President.
JORDAN e. MARTIN, Vice-President.
J.E NElSWAN GER, Secretary.
STATEMENT OF IT'S BUSINESS
To January LIST, 1878.
Number Of Policies suse 7s42
Amount Of Deposit Notes deposited with
the Company, $780, 8o.S
Amount ofCash Premiums and fees re-
ceived, 269 055. %
Amount paid for Losses, Expenses, Sal
aries, Commissions, sc. 22647b. %
Losses, adjusted not due, 1865 ,o3
N. FOUNTAIN, Solicitor, Staunton, Va.
Us WALLACE, Solicitor, Waynesbo-o.
JNo. G. Slower, Soliitor, Fishersyille.
Agents wanted in every City, Town and
County.
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EST,AEsE.EsEEED 1916.

ESTABLISHED 1916.
NHAS- SIMON & SONS
SO NORTH no Ward STREET.
BALTIMORE MD.
Would call attention 10 their extensive stock OF
FOREIGN
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
which they offer at Wholesale and Retail.
Having superior facilities in procuring their
Goods, and purchasing every thing for cash,
they guarantee their prices to he as low, if not
lower, than any house in the city. Samples of
Goods sent free. Orders over $40. co sent free
of freight to all parts of tie country.
va. TERMS CASH. 73feb2y
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JACOB CYLINDER,
~ MANUFACTURER AND
DEALER IN
MILITARY GOODS,
MASONIC d ODD FELLOW EMBL EMS.
Swords, Sashes, Belts, Shoulder Straps, Epau-
lettes, Embroidered and Metallic Hat and Cap
Ornaments, Plated and Solid Silver Jewels for
MASONIC AND ODD FELLOW LODGES.
Gilt and Silver Lsces, Fringes &C., Letters
and Figures il all styles and sizes. Fancy Hard
ware and Cutlery and Knigh remplar Goods.
No. 10 South Cutyert Street,
72ap28y BALTIMORE. MD.
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TIA RLEDSoE, Agent Stanton, Va.

ia .RLEDSoE, Agent ,Staunton,V Va.
Thiscompany, welmanaged andsuccessful for
a period ofthirtY-four years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE on asfavorableterms
as other good companies.
Itscaritaland income promote ;asfaras practi-
able, .heindustry of our State.
WI COWARDIN. Presiden.a
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NEW GOODS NEW GOODS NEW
IN GOODS Ladies Boots, Lace Shoes,
Slippers and New Port Ties, Boys and Misses
Shoes, Children's School Shoes, Colored Boots,
Lace Shoes and Slippers just received at CHAS,
apr23 If.
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PHRsoSA1'
NOAH WALKER e. CO..

pERsoNA1. j..
NOAH WALKER t& CO..
THE CELEBRATED CLoTHIERS OF
BALTIMORE, Nd,
Announce the introduction Of plan Of ordering
CLOTHING Il UNDERWEAR, BY LETTER,
to which they call your ESPECIAL attention.
They will send on application their improved
and accurate rules for
S-1LF-AEASUoEKENT,
md full line of samples from their immense
stock of CLOTHS, CAoSlA ERES, COATiNGS,
SHIRTINGS &C. &C., thus enabling. parties in
any part of the country to order their Clothing
and Shirts direct frou them, with the certant.
of receiving garments OF
iAe Very Latest style
And Most Psefect FIT Aaaimabze
Goods ordered will pe sent by Express to an,
part of the country.
AS is well known throughout the Southern
States, they have for Forty-three Years Elk
JELLED in all departments of their business
which is substantial guarantee as to the char
4cter of the Goods they will send out.
large and well assorted stock of READY
MAIZE ChO LINZ Always Oh haAo, soEetnei
with full line OF
FURNISHING GOODS.
including all the latest Novelties in design, and
AT POPULAR PRICES.
When Goods are sent per Express c. Q. D.
there will be no collection charge on amounts
If $40 ana over.
Rules for Self-Measurement, Samples of Good.
and Price List sent FREE application.
The attention CT the rade is invited to ou]
WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT, which is al
ways kept up to the highest standard.
NOAH WALKER e CO.,
ManufactL rers and Dealers in Mems and Boys
Clothing aid Furnishing Goods, either ready
made or made to order.
1875 and 1871 Baltimore Street
72mar9y BALTIMORE, MD.
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XX7ALTER CROOK, JK.,
wv 22O WEST BALTIMORE ST.
UpfseEsterszag Furnishing
WAREHOUSE
CURTAINS,
DECORATIONS,
VENITIAN BLINDS;
WINDOW SHADE
Ind BEDDING of Superior quality, made to Oh
Ter.
Orders per mail havepormpt attenti OF
69feb9v
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Trains leaving StauntOn at 10.45 A. NJ. and 40
P. NJ run daily Except Sunday stopping at all re-
guar stations.
Trains leaving Staunton at AIS A. NJ. and 1921
P. NJ run daily stopping at all regular stations west
of Allegheny, and at Covington, Mlboro. Goshen,
Waynesboro, Greenwood, Merchants River, Ivy,
Charlottesville, Gordonslllle, Junction and Rich
mond.
Sleeping cars run ON Ais A. M and 1920 P. M.
trains between Richmond and White Sulphur
For further information. Rates. &C., apply to
J. W. HOPKINS, Agent, Staunton, Va;
CONWAY X. HOWARD, G. p ST. Ag't.
WIN. S. DUNN, General Manager janl4
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WIN. e WOOD & CO.'S.
wv AUTOMATIC STEAM
HEATING APPARATUS LAWSON HOT AIR
FURNACE,
AMERICAN KITCHENER FLAT TOP RANGE
WARREN UPPER OVEN RANGE,
PARLOR SUN AND LIGHTNING
FIRE PLACE HEATERS.
ENGLISH CRATES,
PLUMBING AND REPAIRING,
COOKING, PARLOR AND OFFICE STOVES.
First class work, and goods guaranteed -
Write for circulars
VIM. E. WOOD & co.,
373 and 375 W. Baltimore St.,
Baltimore.
P. S.-We refer you to our Agent, NJ B. F.
PORTS, Stanton Va, where you can see our
beautiful Fire Place Heaters Give him call
72aug26y w. E. W l. Co.
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NEW TIN AND COPPER ESTABLISH
~ NGNT. We have opened new Stove,
TIN and sheet Iron Store in Burns Building,
Au,us,a street (near G. = .. Depot,) Staun-
too, Va
We make ard keep on hand all kinds OF Tin
Hop~r and Sheet Iron Ware, &C. &c, and d..
- su'rfNG and ROOFING in town or country
Repairng All work in our line we'll and
promptly executed
Copper Work II speciality We refer to all
pistillers in this section See certificates in
circulars.
Our terms are as low as possible. Stoves sold
the lease plan, making it very easy TO pur-
cta.eTS
aug27 3m f. HAGER CO.
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NX7M. q. HANDLEY,
wv OF VIRGINIA
WITH
KEEN C HAGERUY
Who'll ESALE
Tin and Japanned Ware,
Manufacturer sand Dealersin
T7NPLATE, SHEET IRON HARD WAKE
&C., &C.. &c.
SOLE AGRETg FOR
ISAAC A SHEPPARD cos EXCELSIOR"
LIGHT HOLLOW WARE.
go South Calvcrt Street, Corner Eotey st..
72mar2SY BALTIMORE.
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NTAGON.MAK
" AND Ri.

NN AEGUN . MI "A IN ENV.
w AND BLACKSMITHING
The undersigned. formerly of Churchvlle, has
opened Wagon-making and Blacksmi thing
establishment on
NEW COURT HOUSE ST, STANTON, VA
next door to the Carriage Factory of Capt
Waters, where he isprepared to execute all work
in his line, out of good material, in the best
manner and at low FL ures.
wa REPAIRING promptly done and all
work warranted
va / also manufacture FASIG'S PATENT
LIFTING JACk, the creates thing out and in
lspensable to farmers generally. Call and see
1t.
febI4 JAS. M. LICKLITER. .
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gKyANTED. REGULAR CONSIGNNENTs
wv of Fresh Butter, Eggs and Chickens
which are commanding fair prices. Ais
Apples, Potatoes SC, &c. Send address ana
we will quote MARKET PRICES.
J. e. HANGER 4 Co,
Gen Produce Commission Merchants,
% v "a Fifteenth St,
oct-S If Richmond, Va.
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ESTABLISHED 1881
GEO. W. WEBB, ALBERT REAICR.
~ GORGE W. WEBB & Co.
" Corner Bait and Light Streets
BALTIMORE, MD
FINE WATCHES,
RICH JEWELRY,
AND STERLING SILVER-WARES,
full assortment of fine
SILVER PLATED WERE
FRENCH MARBLE CLOCKS.
gE Especial attention paid to Repairing
Watches and Jswelry by experienced workmen.
72ect29y
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TOHN MCGEE,
- MANUFACTURER OF
TRUNKS, VALISES, BOENET BOXES AND
CARPET BAGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
IS " Fdystte Street and Carroll Hall,
COR. CALVERT &HALTIMOREST S..
BAL T1M ORE
72mar2V
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-10
TILDEN IN THE WEST.
A Political Revolution Going On In Ohio and
Indiana.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Str: I
have Just returned from the West. where went
Ave weeks ago for the purpose Of viewing the
situation Of the contending factions In the pres
ent campaign. When / took my departure from
this city, / left firmly believing that the entire
West would vote a unit for Hayes and
Wheeler. but now / believe that this country
will see IN November next revolution In poll
tics far SURPRISING that Of 1874.
Inc cry throughout Ohio 10 Tilden and Hen
bricks; great majority OF the people outside
OF the larger cities are for them. The Belknap
exposure was deathblow to the Republican
party in that State. for they are still comment
ing upon II, and criticising the action Of the
Republican senate In acquitting him
THE SUN Is doing a greit WORK In Indiana. 1t
Ia surprising to behold It's power in that State. its
circulation being very large among the farm srs.
The KDhc-On exposures made by II were exceed
insly effective. he feeling against the Repub-
lean party Is tremendous, ana people hOck from
far amt near u Del lcratic meetings. The
bloody shirt cry mas lost its effect; the people
give II little attention.
In gong through Missouri found the utmost
Immunity among the Democrats ana great ac-
cc-slous to the Democratic party from the Ger
man 'pubilcans. Carl Schurl has los, all his
strength in that state. Tue German farmers in
harL times. believing int through rs extraya-
cAntes, corruption, and peculaiions in once II
has bgOleht tue country to IL. present embar-
i4sscd con iitiOu, When the farmers are told
that the Democrats reduced the appropriation
oils thirty million dollars, and would nave done
sim more II the senate had permitted, IL makes
wonderful impression, and they therefore be-
come loud in their denunciations of Republican
extravaganza. IL. -.
NEW York, Sept. O. 1875.
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WOLVES IN RUSSIA.
Two Hundred Human Beings and Two NIL.
lion Birds Destroyed.


In 1873 in one government, that OF Vo-
logda. with an area Of 354.UOO square versts,
they Killed 1900 head II large cattle aud 3jOOO
head OF small In the kazan government. IN
space OF only 5000 square versts, they Killed
BOO ! rge and DOU small, OF AN aggregate
value of $4,000 ruoles the population OF TINS
government being only 1,1l5OOO. In the 81
PETERSBURG government the losses are smaller.
but even there, In the same year, property
was destroyed by wolves to the extent OIL 04,VW
rOuDles.
In forty. Ave Russian governments. exclusive
OF the Baltic provinces and Poland, 5il,vOO head
OF cattle were destroyed In one year, making q
loss to the country Of over 1900 600 ,(more
than t5,0OO,OO0J
Russia Is a thinlv populated country, and, per
haps, the above loss appe trs even more striking
when considered IN reference to area. Put
menis the loss on the remaining thirty-eight
amounting to three copecks on every deciatine
Of 81 acres.
The amount that wolves will eat Is enormous
In two or three hours pair will eat the half of
horse weighing $50 kilogrammes, they them
| A dangerous peculiarly u their trick OF SEEM
| Ing to be DEAD. peasant found a wolf aDpa-
rently dead on the ground, beat him WITH
a cudgel, and took HIM home ON his sedge FOR
| the sake Of his skin. In the night he heard .
noise, and founu the animal on the table. IL
Jumped 1t bis throat, and his wife. who rushed
! Tor help, found him dead on her return.
The number Of wolves In Russia cannot DO
less than 10000 ana they cat OF feathered game
alone 2OO,UOO,0OU had. In 1875 no less than two
hundred human beings were destroyed bv
wolves. com parison Is instituted between tue
against those caused by wolves aud, eItraordi-
nary as II may seem, the proportion OF damage
| done by wolves as compared with cattle plaques
Is a. aO To 240.
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Walking into n Terrestrial Tophet. aud Un-
concernedly Working Therein.


Capt. Ahlstrom dons "A dress somewhat
resembling that Of an ocean diver, the back {
when Il provided with a tail Of hose or tubing
simulated house being in fun blaze, Capt.
Ahlstfom in leisurely wy enters the blazing
structure, not passing rapidly through the
flames. but examining the contents IN IA thought
fui and deliberate manner, now folaing his
arms. and, with a cigar IN his mouth, looking
otherwise the closest OF contact with terres-
triai Iophet; now STOPPING down To pick up OBJ
Jects supposed To represent Keys, cash boxes, or
other valu lble articles which might be imperil-
ed IN burning house now rescuing DUN
my ngure from impending incinerntion. wrap
ping the eff " in mantle and brin.ing IL safely
into the open.
Then he georges from the burning hut carry.
ing IN Ms arms red hot beams, and these tim
oerS he clasps lOse to his bre 1t, rubs between
ms mas, ana otherwise makes sport with.
Next with "A Ratchet thc captain GUS away
blazing Obstacles lying IN his path. or from
portion Of the tubing branching from his caudal
appcndlge he LAYS upon the flames until the
IRE near MIN Is 7 du0ed To "A mass Of CharIed
ana smoking rluucrs. Tue peri finance en-
dures for a space of thirty or forty minutes.
Afttr he ~ Invested e his divers gear The tenn
pcrature ~ MS body ia Toy no means uuuormAlly
warm. and underneath ms hrcman's dress he
weAi- ms ordinary = rments.
lnc dress consists 80 "a double covering enyCl-
ounG the wHule body; bat II is made IN two
pArt-. oue tor the trunk, arms, aud lower limbs,
and tur other for the head, both aT-ttght and
joined together at tho shoulders. The inner
dress !, Of ludu rubber and the outer part o
mOlnskiu, lined With stout cotton cloth or some
otner non conductor Of heat. The mead OF the
dress Is rooted in ~ helmet, which not only
covers the head aud the JOINTS ot the lower
parts, tut has breast piece de scending a. low
us lhe vast. his cdsque Is OF douhle canvas,
ana chAnnellcd for the exit of water. When the
ores Is adjusted. AIR Is supplied to the salainan-
der 10y means OF a spiral India rubber tuDe
placed within another hose conveying water,
ana TINS Inner tube Is led from an air pump, or
SIMPLY ny PAIR OF bellows AZ the extremity u
the Fire Kings tail