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A Woman Fatally Stricken In Church

A Woman Fatally Stricken In Church,
A startling tragedy occurred one after
noon recently in the Jackson square
Methodist Episcopal church Of Balti.
more, while a number Of the members
were holding an experience meeting:
All present were deeply engaged in their
religious devotions, which were sudden
~ Interrupted with painful suddenness
by the death of Mrs. Martha s. Shelter,
who was stricken down by heart disease.
She had just been relating her religious
experience, her manner during the re-
cital evincing q deep interest in the sub.
ject. After concluding she took q seat,
but saying to a friend near by that she
felt very i'll, rose to 60 to the door, the
pale c~ountenance attracting the atten.
ton of many present. She had but pro.
ceeded a few steps when she tottered
and fell, striking the floor heavily,
causing great excitement among the
crowd of worshipers. Several lushed at
once to her assistance, and raising her
from the floor, carried her into an ad-
joining room. Here she was placed upon
a settee, surrounded by anxious friends,
thoroughly alarmed by the condition Of
the unfortunate lady.
DR.. CatheI WIS Immediately sent TO,
but arrived too late to save her life,
death ensuing in a few moments after
the attack. Mrs. Shelter was o widow
forty-six years old, and lived with her
only child, a married daughter, at ITO
Jackson-square avenue.
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sinciair's "Common Sense" Chairs and
Rockers.

Rockers.
The interior of New York State contains
many manufacturing establishments that in
size and quality Of work turned out are in
ferior to none in any part Of the country. One
of the most noteworthy Of such manufactures
is the Union Chair Works Of F. A Sinclair, at
Mo:tvslle, Onondaga county, New York. This
chair factory is one Of the largest in the in
terror Of the State, and is devoted to the manu-
facture Of q speciality appropriately called
Common Sense Chairs" Mr.. Sinclair Is .
practical chair maker, and has had an e1pe-
rience Of thirty years in the manufacture OF
chairs. Having been engaged in the business
for 80 long a period, it is not perhaps to be
wondered at that he has succeeded In produc-
ing q chair Of unusual excellence. In the
chairs made by him hard wood is ~used-prin-
cipally maple and white elm-which is care
fully selected, contains NO defects and is
thoroughly seasoned. In fact everything
about the chair Is made Of the best material,
by experienced workmen, and under MIR. Bin
clair's personal supervision. And such q re-
p~utation for superiority Of make have they
obtained that Mr.. Sinclair Is compelled to eau
ton buyers to see that his name is stamped
upon the chair before buying, in order to avoid
purchasing a counterfeited and inferior article.
Yet, with creditable ~frankness, The does not
claim that his chairs are the cheapest in the
market, but claims, with emphasis, that they
are the best made.
A glance at Mr.. sinclair's illustrated price
list shows the substantial character Of the
chairs and rockers made at his factory. The
list embraces chairs large and small, from a
child's rocker up to q large, substantial-look-
ing rocker called "Everybody's Favorite,"
which looks as though it would afford "rest
for the weary" any number Of years. Com
fort, convenience and strength seem to be the
prevailing characteristics Of these chairs, and
It is therefore not to be wondered at that they
have received strong expressions Of approval
from the press and public.
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A BOYS Composition on Columbus.

He was born when he wa very young
in a little town called Genoa, on a little
gulf OF the same name in the Mediter-
ranean Sea. I suppose he wa like
most all boys he had hoops, marbles
and tops, went to school, got whipped,
and was terrible hungry about dinner
time, and Liked to go to Sunday
school when it was most Christmas
time: then maybe he felt bad when
he didn't get anything on the tree. I
guess when he got big he wanted to go
to- The Black Hills or to Arizona, if
somebody would give him money: for he
had none Of his own. I think all boys
would Like to be Like Columbus, but I
don't think there u any more countries
to discover.
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A Good Place to prospect"

The following humorous incident OF q
miners life comes to the "Drawer OF
Harper's Magazine from Mining Dis
trict No. q" California: =.
One day a ragged, ~lazy-looking fellow
drawled out: "Well, boys, kin yer tell a
Teller whar there's a good place to pros
pect for gold?" -
The boys laughed, thinking he would
be more useful to himself around a free
lunch table than as a miner. At length
one of the crowd said to him: "See here,
my friend, there's DR.. Mason, superin-
tendent of the R. Mine; you'd better
ask kim"
Now a mining superintendent is quite
a high position in a mining district, and
his opinion is eagerly sought for.
(Which is the superintendent ?"
asked the newcomer.
"That's the man, dressed in black
with the dark brown curly hair" was
the answer, pointing to DR.. NJ, who,
though young, is q thorough mineral
ogist and chemist, and also o practical
joker.
"Thank you, stranger. replied the
fellow, as he made for the doctor, to
whom he said: care you the super1n.
tendent of the R. Mine9"
eyes"
"Weu, could yer tell a Teller where to
find o good place to prospect"
Mason looked at him a moment, and,
taking in the slow, tired movement OF
the man, said, with o twinkle in his eye:
"You look like a lively, Industrious
man. Do you see that oak-tree on the
hillside? ?"
eyes, sir.
"Wen, under that tree would be a
good place to prospect; besides, its nice
and shady, and you car lie down and
rest when fatigued." :,
The fellow procured a pick and shovel,
and went to work under the tree. The
miners, passing by, ridiculed him; but,
nothing daunted, he went on with his
little dig. He ~:'guessed the superln-
tendent knew what he WAS about"
At the end of the week u miner had
taken out fifteen hundred dollars worth
of gold. The doctor does not tell people
where to prospect now. He says that
the last man he showed where to pros
pect got 80 rich that he committed sui
eide, not knowing what to do with his
MONEY!.
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was rejected. The proposed oensure was In re-
gard 70 neglect Of internal reforms and insult
fcient responsibility Of ministers.
A terrible hurricane swept over the l-lsnd Of
Curacao, in the Dutch West Indies, causing q
large loss Of life and destruction of property,
amounting to over 90, 10000. Solid struo-
lures we're swept away by the mountainous
waves, and the wealthiest people we're made
paupera in an instant.
Exhibition Hall and other buildings in ST.
John, N. B., were destroyed by fire. Loss,
$50, 600 no insurance.
General Grant had al interview with Presi-
dent MacMahon in Paris. and o banquet in his
homer was given by the United States minister.
A visit was paid by General Grant to the e1-
hibition building in Paris, and to the works
where the statue Of Liberty, intended for New
York harbor, is being constructed.
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The secretary of the interior has given
a decision that when q homestead claim.
ats land has become valueless for farm
ing purposes by reason OF overflow q
backwater of a river, he will be allowed
to make another entry, with credit fol-
fees and commissions. In the event Of
o new homestead entry, he will be com.
PEELED to show compliance with the law,
as though he had made no previous
entry.
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A Bog Returning Good for Evil.

A strange scene occurred the other
day at Sierck on the Moselle. Herr
Schmidt had q dog which he wished to
get rid Of. Rowing out into the middle
Of the river, he fastened a stone round
the dogs head and threw him into the
water. The animal sank at once !; but
during his struggles the rope slipped of
the stone, and he again rose to the sur
face and tried to. get back into the boat.
His master, however, continued to push
him bask, but rs the dog persevered, he
lost his patience, and striking at him
with his oar. lost his footing and fell
into the water himself. BE was unable
to swim, but the dog seizing him by his
coat, succeeded in bringing him to land,
after having been repeatedly washed
away by the current The dogs Life was
spared, III are happy to say.
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The Latest Fashion for Ladies'.

Our attention has recently been called to the
Raritan Matelasse Goakings, something entire
" new in the waypf heavy, thick, warm, WOODEN
goods, specially adapted for ladies' wear during
the cold weather now approaching. These
goods are the handsomest, and most styhsn
ever seen, and so far as price Is concerned, are
amiracle Of cheapness. They are lntendea iof
cloaks, sacques. dolmans, circulars and jackets.
for both ladies and children, and are to be found
at sl the leading dry goods stores in the coun:
try. Be particular 10 ask for the Rdrttan CLOAK
inda. and take no other.
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Observation-Disclosures

When vital action Is sluggish, 3 simulant,
provided Il, be pure and properly 'medicsted,
Is the most reliable agent for impsrting tho
necessary impetus to the semi-dormant or.
gans, aocerlating the languid circulation and
averting the malsdies to which functional In
activity gives rise. Physicians who have en-
ployed Hostetter's Stomach BitterS In their
practice pronounce it the most solitary tonic
stimulant they have ever used, and especially
commend it as remedy for torpidity OF the
bowels, liver, stomach and kidneys, and ss .
value Of the Bitters is due to the feet that with
their basis Of pure old rye are combined, In
perfect chemical harmony, the best restorative
and life sustaining elements known to medical
botany. The Bitters never deteriorate in the
moat nnfayorable climates. o.
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Cleaning the Hep.house.

If the careful poulterer will look to
the under portions Of his perches, and
as faithfully apply the saturated kero-
sene brush to this part of the premises
as he does to the top and sides and
~crevices, once in o while, he will find it
profitable for the removal of vermin.
Lice brood and breed and live under
the roosts in great numbers. In the dhy
time they are thus partially secreted. In
the night, when the fowls settle down to
their roosts, these millions of parasites
crawl up, and nestle themselves COM
fortably among the birds soft feathers
where they subsequently stick to their
new warm quarters until they are car
bolated or sulphured out again.
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Vtonpo Ro1la.

To one quart of -four add two teaspoonsful
of Dooley's Yeast Powder. sift thoroughly, put
in . little salt, and rub q tablespoonful o: lard o.
butter through the flour use enough sweet
milk for . soft dough, roll out and cut with
round cutter fold over like . turnover, wet
ting the edges with milk to make them adhere
wash over with milk to give them o gloss, place
In q pan 90 they will not touch each other, and
bake fifteen or twenty minutes. They are
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An EXPEDITIONS Poet.

|. At q social party in Virginia City,
New, says the Gold Hill Nevs, Sam
Davis bet an oyster supper with n OF
the gentlemen that Capt. Jack Crawford
could, in less than four minutes, write
acrostics on the first names of any four
ladies in the room. The four names
were selected and handed to the poet
scout, and in twelve minutes and nine
seconds the following productions were
finished
Esteemed and most bewitching little creature
Truth and honesty I see in every trace;
It's sweetto watch the sunshine in each feature
And Say, may heaven bless your pretty face
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From N. PIumner, NJ. D., Auburn. ~, HI.
"Although averse to countenancing patent
medicines, I cheerfully make an exception OF
your very excellent lung preparatlon-Dr. Wis
tar's Baisam of Wild Cherry. This prepare
ton 1 have used in my practice for more than
ten years past, and have always found It to
be Of more ~effectual service than anything
within my knowledge. I recommend it with
the greatest confidence to those subject to
coughs and pulmonary complaints
SO cts. and 81 q bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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WANTED Detectives. A few mon in each state
IL for the Defective Service. Pay lb.rhl.
Position permanent. Send stamp for particulars.
y. =. Secret Service o., go Walnut st.. Cincinnati. o:
BUIIER vas aas's .xs.dsd i SenssanisI Przs Ned:
~ - al. WHY IT Is TO
COAOR, ALI. LIST. It has NO taste or smell,
and l. Is Harmless. a. water. ID. It is liquid, Il easy 70
handle, and Is mixed in cream before ohurning. srd.
Il Is the only article that will color the butter and not
ths buttermilk. 5ta. 1t gathers the butter materials.
increases the weight more than will pay for the color
used. It 10 the beat eyer known. Send your address on
postal card for my receipt book, free. II tolls bow 70
SMITH, 327 Arch st.. p. o. Boz 1854, PHILADELPHIA, Pc.
-=nnnQIll -ha hauo aalinaka Ahildn~n- uho =
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Premature loss OF the hair, which is. 80 COM
mon nowadays, may be entirely prevented
by the use of Burnett's Cocoaine. It has been
used in thousands Of cases where the hair was
coming out in handfuls, and has never failed to
arrest decay and to promote q healthy and
vigorous growth. It is at the same time nm
rivaled as . dressing for the hair. A'single
application will render it soft and glossy for
several DAYS.
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Handsome Pictures free 1.-Two elegant 6I6
Chromos, worthy TO adorn the walls OF any homo. sna .
ia page literary psper, full of the best stories. Poetry,
Wit, etc;, sent Free to sny one sending Fifteen Vs tent
I'D 10 those not satisfied they get Double Value. j. !;
Patten 4 Co., 1872 William st., Now York. SloVO
N prizes, and big pay given to a~gents-wri:e now. .'
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Wander Upou Wonder.

Given away-a strange, mysterious and most
extraordinary book entitled "The Book OF Won
ders." Containing, with numerous curious
pictorial illustrations, the mysteries, Of the
heavens and earth, natural and supernatural,
oddities, whimsical, strangs curiosities, witches
and witchcraft, dreams, superstitions. absurdi-
ties, fabulous enchantment, etc. In order
that all may see this curious book, the pub.
fishers have resolved to give it away to all that
desire to see it. Address by postal card
F. Gleason & Co., 1888 Washington Street,
BOSTON. Mass,
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By the President.
WV. NJ. EvARTs, Secretary Of State.

If all Russia and all Turkey should
come to engage in the strife, there would
be 81, 900, 600 Russians fighting B,00o,-
900 Turks. ,..a... ."n
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The elegant company from Duf's Broad
way ThAter, New York city, are playing to
a succession of crowded houses in New York
State and Canada. In the hands OF this
talented organization the play Of Pink Domi-
noes has made a decided hit, and is spoken
of az q mastery performance.
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Positively Cured !

When death WIS hourly expected from Consump.
ton, all remedies having. failed and Dr., h. JAMES
WAC ~perimeuti be accidentally nude . preparation
Of INDIAN HEMP, which cured his only child. and
now gives this recipe free on receipt OF two stamps. 70
ths stomach, and will break q fresh cold In twentyiour
hours. Address, Z 4 70. 1892 Race
Street,. Phils delphia, naming this paper. I -
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The editorial staff Of the Christian Union
(Horatio C. King, publisher, 27 Park Place:
New York;, comprises Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher and Rev. Lyman Abbott editors.
C. l.. Norton, John Habberton lnuthor OF
rHelen's Babies" etc., Rev. L. ". Bacon,
Mrs. q. w. Beecher. aud W. b. Coleman,
Price, s.. -Four months, 81. A serial story
by Mrs. H. B. Stowe will begin in November.
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Rheumatism Quickly Cnred.

"Durang's Rheumatic Remedy the great
internal medicine, will positively cure any CASE
of rheumatism on tho face Of the earth. Price
81 q bottle, six bottles, S.. Sold by all drug
gists. Send for circular to Helphenstine d
Bentley, druggists, Washington, D. @.
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Colwell Lead Company 8 Ameucan Standard
Shot Of superior finish also Lead Pipe and
Sheet Lead, IS Centrs Street, New York.
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Franklin says, ga poor man must
work to find meat for his stomach, .
rioa a to find stomach for meat"
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Worcester's large dictionary free. See adv. OF
The Independent, the great religious newspaper.
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Louise, I scarce know what to say,
Or how to write fair girl Of you
Unknown by me until to-day,
I'm sure I can't tell what to do,
30 strange We meet, so strange we part,
Zen as heart oft speaks to heart.
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Mrs. General sherman,

Mrs. General sherman,
wife Of The general Of the United States army,
says: IT have frequently purchased Durang's
Rheumatic Remedy for friends suffering with
rheumatism. and in every instance it worked
like magic" Send for circular to Helphen-
slime and Bentley, druggists, Washington, DC.
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Henrietta, fair, bewitching!
Ever bright be thy sweet face
Never may thy life be clouded,
Radiant beams LIES pathway trace.
=. In the future may with gladness
Ever be thy prospects bright, 80.
Till the traces Of all sadness
Turn and leave Your heart tonight
Anxious, waiing heart, goodnight.
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Rose, sweet Rose Fairest Of your sex!
Oh, how sparkle those blue eyes of thine
Sweet your face, without one care to vex
Esteemed by all the good and most divine
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The most complete system Of physical culture
is Prof. Lafin's Patent Parlor Rowing Appsra-
tus. Fifteen styles for young aud old. Recon-
mended by physicians, clcrgymen and profess
sional oarsmen. Price, $40. 81 Union So, N. Y
II 1 had known it, I might have saved a
hundred dollars ; for Jim has bought a Five
Ton Wagon Scale Of Jones, Of Binghamton,
B~inghamfon, N. Y, for $50, delivered. 1t
is Just as good as mine, that cost $3.50.
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CHEW
The CelebYatei
"MArCnLLsB"
Wood Tag fIut

CHEW
The Celeb.stea
"MArcMlss"
Wood Tag Pug
TOBACCO,
TIE PIONEER ToBAoco COMPANY,
New York, Boston. and Chicago.
Every person interested in the management
Of honey bees for profit, sheuld send for illus
trsted circular to L. @. Root, Mohawk, N. Y.
=. Never Felt Better.
Such is the verdict after taking . dose Of
Quirk's Irish Tea. Sold In packages ct 25 OTIS.
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"VEGETlNE,"

SAYS a Boston Physician, "has no equal AZ . blood
purifier. Hearing Of its many wonderful cures. after all
other remedies had failed, I Visited the laboratory .nd
from harks, roots and herbs, each OF which 70 highly
sdaakiss, andthsy are compounded a. IN such . manner -
to produce astonishing resulA."
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A number Of American masons In London
telegpaphed home that o strike existed there,
and that no more masons should be sent over.
It has been asoertained that $50 persons per
ished by the explosion Of fre-damp in q oollery
at High Blsntyre, Scotland.
After debate in the Prussian Diet . ptopo-
sition for Q vote Of oensure Of the government
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MOTHERS who have delicate children, who An
The New York herald., 1877-01-07
THE TWO Wells.
ONE NOVICE MAKES HER VOWS AND THREE
posTULANTs RECEIVE THE WHITE VEIL.

ONE NOVICE MAKES HER VOWS AND THREE
PosTULANTs RECEIVE THE WHITE VEIL.
Tho Rev. Felix Farrelly, OF 81 James church, yes
tcray gave the black veil and the golden ring to Sister
VI. Baptistu Quinn, ut the Ursuno Convent Meirosc,
aud also gave the white veil to three other young
ladies' A grand high mass was first celebrated, the
four candidates occupying places directly front Of
the altar The novice wore tho religious dress, with
the linen vol her head tho other young ladies'
elegant whto silk dresses, Illusion wells, orange
blossoms ana white Kid gloves They all entered tho
chapel carrying burning candle IN the lett hand aud
crucix Ia the right After the usual questions aud
answers, Father J. j. GriIin. OF Manhat taDviiIc,
prrache ed the sermon the itaues were then recitcd
by tho clergy aud nuns and the post uants retired
change tbuir dress Whcn they returned the black
vel, blessed ring and crown were given To sister
japtsta who read her In clear, distinct voice
ana signed her namo 10 II 10 the presence oi tho
clcrgymcn and the Superoress The white veil
then gwen 10 each oI the postuants aud IA crown
day. The clergy and choir chanted the ic Dcum the
kiss OF peace gwen and bencdcuon oi The blessed
sacrament followed. Miss Aunic Delaney received
tho name oi Sister Mary Josephine Of The sacred
Heart, Mss Mary r. Mcmahon was called sister NJ.
Regis Josephine OF tho Holy Name OF Jesus ana Miss
Lucy Giil took the nnmc sister VI. Irene Josephine
OF thc Immaculate Heart The lrsuline habit consists
Of black dress leather girdlc, wnito linen bandcau
and guimp, q veil. folded IN a peculiar way at tho
back which IL worn daily aud long, black silk veil
which Is worn when they VISIT the chapel
They viii shortly open an academy IN West Four
tenth street, adjoining ST. ncrnards church.