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LOCAL MISCELLANY.
Catarrh cured-See DR.. Hartley.

Catarr0 cureQ-See Dr. hartley.
Buffers stove exchange, corner of Fifth and K
Ask for the Hebe de Refine cigarettes; they
are the best Of all.
Left-oif clothing, watches, pistols, &C., bought
at HerZog's, 9l5 street. Orders attended to.
Best prices paid for cast-oH clothing at Jusths
old stand, No. els d street northwest. Orders
attended to.
All kinds Of trunks made to order, repaired and
covered at McMurray's, sos Pennsylvania avenue,
Market Space.
J.H. Squier & Co., bankers, 14ls Pennsylvania
avenue, pay six per cent. interest on deposit Is,
payable on demand. Special rates on time de.
posits. Interest paid January and July, or
credited.
A carload of fine Western New York cider, 20
to 40 gallon casks: also, a lot of Vermont boiled
southwest corner of Ninth and E streets. Prices
low.
We call attention TO the advertisement in
another column of Smith, BIge Co, lol4 Penn.
sylvania avenue. Their facilities for steam and
warm-air heating, manufacturing as they do
their own appartus, are, perhaps, superior to
those of any other house in this community.
She waltzed along our crowded street,
With "pinbackn and striped stocking;
She wore French slippers on her feet,
And was coughing. Oh! twas shocking
Gone to get bottle Of DR. BULLS Cough Syrup.
W. L. Bramhan, auctiOneer, sold on Friday
last, for Otis Bigelow trustee, part Of lot r. in
square se5, improved by fine three.story brick
dwelling. for 5000 to j. J. Striker. Also adjoin-
ing, parts Of lots II and 13, in same square, i'm
proved by atwo-story frame dwelling, for $3.50,
to Dennis F. Ryon.
II. E. Ofiey & Co.'s exchange and deposit banks
northeast corner of Fifteenth and streets, deals
in all classes Of Government securities and in
District of Columbia and all frst-rate investment
bonds and stocks; also in American coin and
foreign money. Demand drafts on Europe In any
amount Best rate allowed for per cent. i'm
provement bonds. Orders promptly flled for the
new United States ~ per cent. bonds.
Messrs. Duncanson Bros, auction 'ers, sold on
O. Luttrell, trustees, part Of lots 10 and II, In
square 7s5, situated on Third and B streets, to
George Bradley, for %, 100; adjoining house, on
Third street east, to George Bradley for q, 100
adjoining lots to same purchaser, at 20 cents per
square FOOT part Of lot II, same square, improved
by frame house, to same purchaser, for S474; ad.
joining lot TO same purchaser for 22 cents per
square foot. Also, part of same lot, improved by
two-story brick house, to b. ]. Cody for O, $40
National Republican., 1876-12-18
BabcOck Lake.

sour young hopeful asked us at dinner yester-
day to write piece and put IT in the paper asking
General Babcock to have the Babcock lake
flooded with about two inches of water SO as TO
'make bully skating'' for the boys. Hence, this
paragraph Is written in the interest Of the young
skaters. And now, General B i, what are you go
ing to do about itf'-NAT. REP.
DEAR MR.. EDITOR: Say to the boy who wanted
Babcock lake flooded, SO as to make bully skat-
ing" that General Babcock has given the order
to try and food 1t, but the boys will have to look
after the weather to freeze the water when
raised. General Babcock wants to have the boys
assist in arresting those vandals who 20 there
and destroy the little trees, shrubs and grass.
General Babcock says II the boys will bring
brooms, and sweep the ice clean, and keep 1t free
from gravel sticks stones, SC, 1t will greatly in
crease their fun. He could have 1t done, but has
no money 70 pay for doing Il.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Death OF Veteran Naval Con.
9fruefOr

Mr.. Henry Hoover, foreman of shipwhights at
the navy yard, died of paralysis at his residence
on Missouri avenue, at O'Clock last evening. Mr..
Hoover was a native ofPhiladelphia Of and, at the
time Of his death, was in the list year of his
age. For many years Mr.. Hoover held the rank
Of naval constructor in the navy, a position
which he resigned during the war. While con-
nected with the navy he superintended the build.
ing Of many ships that have since become his
toric In all his relations the deceased was a
kind, courteous gentleman, and his death will
Hoover was the father Of assistant naval con-
structor John b. Hoover, now attached to the
New York navy yard.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Annual Masonic Elections,

The following Masonic Chapter and Lodges
have held annual meetings and elected the fol-
lowing officers:
Washington Royal Arch Chapter, No. 2: Mat
thew Trimble, NJ. E. High Priest; E. Huck, E.
King; Thomas NJ. Reed, E. Scribe; O. D. Camp
bell, secretary; r. H. Graham, treasurer. Ap-
pointed William +. Ford, Captain Of the Host.
Sam1 7. Schofeld, W. NJ; A. W. Kelly, S. W.;
David Gibson, 1. W.; u. Hurst, secretary; W.
Mulhkin, treasurer; W. S. Thompson, trustee;
VIM. Heating, tyler.
Lebanon Lodge, No. Z: Charles O. Duncanson,
W. NJ; Thomas H. Young, Sr. W.; Joseph Brum-
elected:) Nicholas Acker, treasurer, tre-elected)
proxies TO Grand Lodge, James Williamson, Jno.
p. Hamlin and John B. Foster.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Park Seminary Literary Society,

The literary society Of Park Seminary met on
Friday evening, at the residence of Mrs o. H.
Morrison, Third street. Miss Frank Lake read q
hne paper on "Ceramics," )" and some time was
spent in examining the collection of pottery and
porcelain contributed for the occasion, including
beautiful specimens Of wedgewood, satsuma,
Sevres and genuine old china. At O'Clock the
young ladies received their friends, and delight
ful hour was devoted TO music and originating
lmpromptu charades. The society accepted the
Invitation to hold the next meeting at Mrs. A. S.
Pratt's. No. l3lS EleYenfh street
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Test Of Fire Hose and COUPLINGS.

An exhaustive test has been completed at the
navy yard, by board appointed by the Secre-
ofthe Navy, Of which Captain o. Q. Badger was
president, to establish q standard for hose and
couplings. A great vfriety Of hose was SUBJ
mitted, and subjected to one Of the most elaborate
tests that has ever been made and the result was
the approval and acceptance Of hose, for ship
use, made by the Eureka Fire Hose Company Of
New York, and the "Work" patent coupling
made by the Allen Fire Department Supply
Company, OF Providence, r. l., as standard in the
future for naval purposes.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Arrest Of scheII.

Schell, the burly ex-doorkeeper Of the House,
who came SO near quartering Col. John w. Fair
fax at the Ebbitt house last Friday night, was
arrested constructiyely at his house, on Capitol
Hill, Saturday morning. 1t was certified by his
physician that it would be dangerous for him to
leave the house. Col. Fairfax is confined to his
room at the Ebbitt house, but was much more
comfortable yesterday than at any time since the
cutting. Fears are entertained Of the result Of
the stab In the breast.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
The Gallery OF the National Thea.
tre-A Ftre.Trap.

ETt-A
To the Editor Of the National Repubiiedn:
SIR: Mr.. Ford's statement to the sanitary po-
lice officer in relation to the average attendance
at the gallery Of the National Theatre, as stated
in THE REPUBLICAN Of this morning, is certainly
incorrect. He puts the average attendance at
about thirty, and says he never saw the gallery
near full but on one occasion.
1t is well known to habitues Of the National
Theatre that upon the appearance Of star the
gallery is well filed, and on opera nigass every
seat Commanding view of the stage is taken at
an early hour, and even the aisles are filled.
have been in the gallery on opera nights when o
seat was not to be had.
The gallery Of the National Theatre Is fire.
trap Of very dangerous kind, and steps should
be taken to enlarge the means Of exit at once.
RRoOKLYN
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Columbia Typographicai union.

At the regular annual meeting of this organ
iEation, last Saturday evening, the following
ofheers were chosen: President, ]. p. Hamilton;
vice president q. NJ. Cyphers: recording secre-
Morgan; treasurer, b. s. Platt; clerk, o. A.
Conaty; sergeantat-srms, James Dougherty;
delegates to the International Union. which
meets at Louisville, KY, in June next w, w.
Maloney and Albert CottIe.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

of superior nnish. Overcoats, Business Suits and
Dress Suits from the lowest price which good
work and material can be offered to the highest
In price, We study the interests of our customers.
Best goods for the least money. Children's VI
sters. 90; Boys Suits, Is; Boys Oyercoats, s3
best line Of Gentlemens Overcoats from $40 to tio
NOAH WALKER 6 Co.,
o2S Pennsylvania avenue. between Sixth and
Seventh streets. A
National Republican., 1876-12-18
A TTBACTIVE HOLIDAY PRES.
"A ENTS, both appropriate and instructive, at
W. II. d o. H. MORRIsON'S,

475 Pennsylvania avenue,
THE LARGEST DISPLAY,
We wish to inform our customers that we have a
larger stock OF HOLIDAY BOOKS than of any
previous years. Very careful attention has been
paid 10 the selection so as to suit all ages. Among
them may be found handsome editions Of
THE POETS,
including Moore, Byron, Shakespeare, Whittier.
Ions gfelfow and Tennyson; Allfbone's Poetical
Quotations; Bryant's Library Of Poetry and Song;
Campbell's Cyclopedia of English Poetry; HALF
Hours with the Poets; Coleridge's 'Ancient Mari
ner,', illustrated by Gustaye Dore, &C., &c &c.
STANDARD NOVELS:
Waverley, Dickens, Bulwer, Hawthorne, Charles
Reade, Brontt, Thackeray, &c.
STANDARD HISTORIES:
Hume, Macaullay, Gibbon, Froude, &c.
BOOKS FOR YOUNGER PEOPLE,
by Alger, Optic, Jules Verne: and all the LEADING
Fairy Books and Chatterbox; Young Folks, &C.
TOY BOOKS, TOYS AND GAMES,
including Aunt Jouisa's Series and all the latest
issues of Toy Books. In Toys and Games we have
all of Crandall,s and Hin's Blocks, ackgammon
and Checker Boards: Selchow's recent Card and
Board Games; Dominoes; Transparent States and
Money Boxes.
We would call the attention of the ladies to our
stock of Fancy Papeterles; Portemonnaies; Chro-
mo-Lithographs, suitable for making Scrap Books
and framing, and Artificial Autumn Leaves for
decorating walls.
We respectfully request inspection OF our stock
before purchasing elsewhere. dec9-u
National Republican., 1876-12-18
AUCTION SALE TO-DAY.

BY Downman Green:
AT 4:l5 o'clock, valuable improved real estate
on south side of Corcoran Tor Monroe) street, be-
tween Sixteenth and Seventeenth and @ and
streets northwest, consisting Of three new two
story brick dwellings.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
NEAR THE CROSS.
SATATSFOES ~. L~ ARMOR YESTERDAY

Sermons by City PastOrs-Rey. b.
Peyton Brown on Temperance
DIR. IaylOr's Sermon to HIS Inde.
pendent COngregatiOn-The Growth
OF Grace at the Navy Yard.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
RuRNRrr,s COLOGNE,

in cork and glass shoppers, prepared from the
purest and best materials, unrivaled in richnes!
and delicacy Of perfume.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
CHILDRKK's

MEMS OvERcoATs for $3.50, $3.50, 80, sl2, SIS,
SIS t20 s22 SIS, S2s $50, S35, 81 s45 and $50 at
KATgENsTKIN's, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
OvRRcoATs A SPECIALLY

CH1IDREN's Sack Overcosts for d, s5, %, Is
KATzENsTE1s's. $40 Seventh street.
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Dfscharge Of Employees,

There was q distressing reduction OF the en-
ployees of the Bureau Of fngraving and Printing
on Saturday. An absolute necessity existed for
dispensing with the services of q large number Of
those employed in that department. The chief
Of the bureau and his assistants were thus COM
PEELED to perform duty that was painful in the
extreme, and IL is earnestly hoped that many
long day will elapse before a similar event shall
happen.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

for Boys twoand-half years, upwards, at the
Boys Clothing House. B. Robinson Co., 800
Pennsylvania avenue, next to Williams.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
GROCERIES.
ORIENTAL TEA STORE,
400 NINTH STREET,
Y. n. O. A. BUILDING.

CHOICE CANDIES FOB THE HOLIDAYS.
Fine French Cream Mixture, 25c. per pound.
ArThese are fresh Candies, Just received from
New York for the holiday season.
CHOICE TEAS.
A full stock carefully selected, aud PRICES VERY
Low: The best 80 cent Tea in the city. Green,
Black, or Mixed.
CHOICE COFFEEs.
Green. Roasted.
n 80
Choice Maracafb0.........27 30
Prime o G. Java...........3O So
6-0ur Coffees are unsurpassed. We roast
daily in our ORIENTAL ROASTER, and do not
use water in cooling,
''A'' Clarified UGAR, 12c. per pound.
Granulated, 13c. per pound.
Choice Spices-Farinaceous Goods
: Fine Canned Frults-fresh Oregon Salmon.
ORIENTAL T STORE,
400 Ninth street, Y. NJ. c. A. Building.
J. WALTER DUYALL, Proprietor.
decl6-tf
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Court Calendar for To-day.

CIRCUIT Court, before Chief Justice CARTIER
$50, Neale VS.. Bender; 252, Archer and Pancoast
Manufacturing Company VS.. Shepherd; 266, Rob-
inson We. Baltimore and Potomac Railroad CON-
pany, $50, Tyler VS.. Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company; 2sa O'Neale vs. Wander
burgh; 554, United States VS.. Lee ct al.
CRIMINAL COURT before Judge Macarthur
VIM. Tyler, forgery, five cases;) @. @. Pearson,
larceny; Joseph downing, larceny; ]. E Sher-
Wood, larceny.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

QwIHs TO DEPRESSION in trade, we offer all
clothes at and below cost previous to taking In
ventory Of stock JanuaryL
National Republican., 1876-12-18

THE LATEST and nobbiest is q drab fur Beaver
Sack Orercoat, handsomely cut, and fits perfect
. for SO, at KATzENsTEIN's, 80 seventh street
the only establishment in the city where they car
be had.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
EXPOUNDING THE LAW.
SATURDAYS WORK AT COURTHOUSE

TAe Defendant Obtains q Verdict I'm .
Replevin Suit-The Motion Calendar
Considered-MeetfD of the General
Term TO.Day-A Notorious Burglar
Gets Seven Years on One eIndictment.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Police Court.
Before Judge Smell.

STEALING TEN CENTS WORTH OF FIRKwooD-AN
ovERCoAT THIEF COMPRISING HIS GUILT.
W. Washington, larceny of a bunch Of keys
valued at So from Henry Jenkins; $40 and costs,
or thirty days in Jail. Appeal taken and bonds
of SlGO required. George Addison, larceny OF
two sticks Of pine wood worth ten ceEts from VIM.
Guinand; s5. VIM. l.. Hill, assault on Mary
DAILY: IS. Charles johnson, larceny of an over
coat worth $40 from Thomas Bladen. pleaded
guilty and was sent to lail for six months.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

CHILDREN's ULsTERs AND OvERcoATs
at cost, prior to taking stock january.
EIsBMAN Bros,
Corner Seventh and E streets.
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Oyercoats at $2.5(
READY-MADE CLOTHING.

EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner Seventh and Z streets.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
BoYs' SUITS AND OvERcoATs.
nuRnNnAra

B. Robinson Co., eO9 Pennsylvania avenue,
next to Williams. Assortment large. Selection
Of goods the choicest.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
ALL THE NOVELTIES IN SUITS

Prior to January all overcoats at and below
cost, to reduce stock.
EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner Seventh and streets.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

MEN's ULsTEHs for ss, 80, 40. sla, SIS. sls, $40
and rs at KATzENsTEIsis,
$40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

Theodore Tilton lectures this evening
at Odd Fellows hall, at so'clock, on master
National Republican., 1876-12-18

at the Boys, Clothing House of B. Robinson
Co., eO9 Pennsylvania avenue, next to Williams
National Republican., 1876-12-18

BOYS ULsTERs, for s5, %, 81, IS and $40 at
KATZENsTEIE's, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
CLOSING OUT CARPETS.

DRY 6GODS REDUCED IN fhACE.
Best Ingrzins q, IL cents yard OF for cash: best
Brussels d. Is, 12 cent on for cash: Blankets and
Comforts, q. IS TO go; Curtain Laces cents up,
25; Reps for wrappers, Is to % cents; Black Al
paca, %, Is to 75 reduced prices Black Cashmeres,
so, ~ TO si; Black Silks less than old prices.
Our Dress Goods must be sold.
r. N. NAUDAIN,
noH 709 Market Space.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

nALIPEA IS THE BEST KNOWN CURE
" In all wasting diseases; u reinyi g2rztss , and
TERs contain it. Wholesale agent, Samuel
Tyler, ir,, 81 Nineteenth street, washington,
ID. @. nolSam'
National Republican., 1876-12-18

EIsRMAN BROS,
Corner Seventh and E streets.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

BOYS Oyercoats for IS, %, ss, 10, s12 and sl5 {
KATZENsTEIN's, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

h~NOTICE TO OPOLICY.H0LDERS
~ -0FFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INsUR-
ANCE Co.. WASHINGTON, Dec. Il, 1S76.-Pollcy-
holders hereby notified to renew their insurance
lfor 1SI7) at the office Of the Company before
MONDAY, December 25, 1876. In order to save
time and avoid the crowd come several days before
the last Monday, j. WESLEY BOTELER,
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T, IN GO Z N III Z L..

NOOAL UINoIHUHENIAIC CUN-
CERT, MONDAY, December is, 1876, by PROF.
II. BENNETT, assisted by Mme McNatt, Of New
ing in part Of Mrs. Ellis, Misses Moves Hodges and
Fitzpatrick, Messrs. Sparks, Whipple, Tucker,
6allov ay and Frank yelhmeyer. Cuthbert Harry
and Jennie Bennett aged IL, 2 and years, and lit
tie Rosa McNutt will also appear.
Tickets, so cents; children half price. No re-
served seats. For sale at Book and Mutic stores.
cert. dei5-3t
National Republican., 1876-12-18

heV. ID. NICE pastor OF the TWelfth-Street Is.
E.) NJ. E. church, preached yesterday morning
upon Hebrews VI l; Therefore leaving the prin-
ciples Of the doctrine Of Christ, let us 20 on to
perfection" All religions have certain underly-
ing principles, which remain fixed in the minds
Ofmen. The er.stone Of Christianity is the
existence Of God. Its leading principles are faith
in Christ and repentance toward God; baptism
and the resurrection of the body. 1t is possible
for believers to advance beyond this.
We grow in grace through the intellectual de-
velopment. "With the heart man beleyeth unto
righteousness." This advance is first, by prayer;
second, by faith faculty. This is to the soul
what the eye is TO the body. As in the days Of
the Apostles, so now, the advance in the knoWl-
edge Of the doctrine Of Christ is gradual Christ
taught the disciples truths 0hieh they could
comprehend. Christ's flesh was the veil between
two worlds. On the one side be read the secrets
of the Most High; on the other ne revealed them
to the apprehension Of men. On the enc side he
received, on the other he gave.
The Gospel, considered as fact, began from the
Incarnation Of Jesus; considered as doctrine, be-
gan from the preaching Of John Baptist. The
HOLY Ghost makes plain the teachings of Christ.
II Il not intended that believers shculd remain In
National Republican., 1876-12-18
KB YOU N G M e Nj
GO TO THE Y. NJ. C. A,
SERVICE OF SONG
AND
GOSPEL MEETING

Next SABBATH AFTERNOON, at $50 o'cIock.
"What shall II profit man If he shall gain the
whole world and lose his own soul ?''-Mark,
yfiI:36, decl3
National Republican., 1876-12-18

Maggie Ford, alias Sarah Hawkins, was
brought out, charged with burglary and grand
larceny, but being in q delicate condition and
having a small child with her to provide for, she
was permitted to plead guilty Of petit larceny,
and sentence was suspended.
Jerry johnson, indicted for larceny, (sccond
ofense, in stealing watch from Henry jackson,
on July 4, 1875. Not gully
Henry Matthews, charged with larceny; an
appeal case. Not guilty.
The court then adjourned until to-day at
D. m.
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-19
Beecher and Bowen.

Plymouth church, Brooklyn, was the
scene of another disgraceful row the
other evening. There were present
Messrs. Beecher, Bowen, father and
son, Sherman, Howard and Ward, be.
sides many others, including Mrs.
Stowe. The object of the meeting was
TO consider the report recommending
the expulsion of Bowen for prevarica-
ton and other such conduct" In the
course of the tempestuous proceedings,
Mr.. Beecher declared that all his
troubles with Bowen grew out of bust
ness matters-never word about
"moral turpitude," which is the latest
name for it. Thereupon Bowen facing
the audience declared that no man but q
lunatic could imagine that he could
trump up charges against Beecher. He
would get into Jail in twenty-four hours
if he did. After little more of this
sort of talk, Mr.. Beecher exclaimed,
am charged with a monstrous crime, F"
whereupon Ward, who is the editor of
the Independent, chimed in, and you
are guilty of it." That was the match
that fired the mine. An explosion fol-
lowed which blew Ward out doors in a
twinkling. "Put him out" was the
cry, and out he was hustled, barely
having time to file demurrer against
exclusion, reminding the Infatuated
brethren that he appeared as counsel
for Bowen, and had right to make the
remark, but "get out" was the re-
Spouse.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-05-19

Senator Foster, who lived for many
years at Brighton, VT, though not a
large man, had great strength. Being
in the woods one day, he saw two bear
cubs lying on the ground, with their
noses turned toward each other. He
had a gun, but he wanted them alive.
Placing his gun in position where he
could swing it under his arm, after he
had selected his prey, he crept softly to
the sleeping animals, and suddenly
grasped each by the nose. He expected
in this manner to hold them 80 firmly
that they could not squeal, but one Of
them slipped from his grasp. Nothing
slaunted, Jack caught him 10y the hind
leg, secured his gun, and started for
home on the run.
The cub whose nose was free set up a
loud cry, and the old mother soon made
her appearance. Jack heard her crash
ing through the bush after him. 1t was
but fifty rods to the clearing, and he had
but ten rods the start. 1t was case of
life and death, but he wouldn't give up
the cubs. There was a high log fence
just in the edge of the clearing, and for
tunately large log lay alongside. With
one tremendous bound Jack leaped on
the log. Another muscular bound car
ried him over the fence into the field.
The bear was on the fence as soon as
lack struck the ground. But she hest
tated moment about following him in
the open field, and he sped away so fast
that she finally turned back into the
woods, and Jack escaped.
On another occasion this Nimrod was
in the woods unarmed, one March day,
when the snow was six feet deep, and
the surface SO soft that no one could walk
on it without snow shoes, pair of which
Jack had on. A bear that had just
awaked from his winter nap made dive
at him. He leaped away from the brute,
but went deep into the snow, and brrlin
was upon him. The battle began, man
and beast rolling over each other in the
desperate struggle. AS often as the bear
tried TO seize him with her teeth, or
overpower him with the fatal hug, Jack
would always save himself by kicking
her on the nose with the snow shoes.
Finally, with one fierce plunge of
claws and teeth, the brute fastened upon
Jack, and failing to hold him, tore off
almost all his clothing at a single swoop;
but, fortunately, just at that moment he
hit the tip of her nose a most powerful
kick. A blow on the end of the nose
causes pain SO acute as TO disable bear
for time, and it had that effect IN this
case. The brute gave back htrle, and
while she was wincing under the pain,
Jack regained his feet and got several
steps away. His assailant started after
him again, but the snow was soft and she
almost buried herself at every step, while
Jack walked on the surface and escaped.
So his snow shoes, which rendered
him clumsy fighter, finally saved his
Re publican.