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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
A Strange Coincidence.

It is said that in closing the outside door of
tho Centennial Safe, at present in the Statuary
Hall of the Capitol, sound was heard rs if
something had been displaced, The next day
the outer door was opened, and peep through
the glass case disclosed the fact that the photo
graphs of Vice-President Wheeler and Speaker
Randall had fallen face downward. That the
photographs of both of the presiding officers of
Congress should be thus situated in the Cen.
tennial Safe will probably strike the folks who
examine the safe hundred years hence as a
strange coincidence, perhaps indicating thai
they were mutually ashamed Of the eX.Con
lederate Congress over which they presided.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
EASTER ELBCTI0NS.
yestrymen Chosen for the u

Vestrymen Chosen for the Ensuing Year
The following Is the result Of the Easter
Monday parish elections for vestrymen in the
Episcopal churches of the District yesterday
Christ Church CNavy.Yard) - Vestrymeu,
William +. Hutchinson, Samuel Cross, Jere-
mah Cross, p. p. Little, w. f. Roberts, Charles
II. Venable, W. H. Hacke, and Horatio Brown.
ing
g. Marks Church-vestrymen elected, R.
Goodhart c. b. Parkman w. A. saxton, and
u. G. Kirkwood; vestrymcu holding over, w.
H. MARROW, II. c. Porter, j. s. Burnett and S.
y. Roane wardens, f. j. Pattee, and j. c.
Hcald
81. Pars.-vestrymen DR.. J. VI. McCalla,
J. S. Sessiord, DIR. J. r. Sothoron, J. NJ. Hen.
derson, Colonel X. Jones, II. Hareston, j, X.
Howard, Commodore d. VI. Fairfax.
ST. Afcry's Church (colored). - NestrymeD,
Messrs. Henry johnson, Spencer Murray, jr,
Daniel Lee, c. A. Fleetwood Daniel Chambers,
Daniel Murray, Richard Nugent, and {. f.
Murray; wardons, Francis Upshcr and
| Walker Lewis.
Trinity Church - Vcstrymen, Messrs. T.
o, Ebaugh, W. A. Wesley, u. w. Middleton,
jr, DR.. Bulkley, Alpheus Middleton, Edward
Baldwin, w. G. Coppnger, aud W. 7. Young
| senior warden d. W. Middleton, ST., and ju-
niOr warden, DR.. J. VI. Brodhcad.
| Church Of The Messiah r. E)-Samuel Smith,
senior warden; William f. Sliney, Junior
I
C. Gibson. William Van Flecl, aud l.. II.
| 1Iolmend for two wears T. f. Shoemaker
/ Frank smith. and DIR. McLcqn for one year,
| Rufus Smith. A. NJ Tubman and George Brown.
| Mcssrs. Gibson. Slmey. and S. Smith, parish
council ]. G. Gibson. delegate, and William
! +. Sliney. alternate to the General Council of
| the Church, which meets in May next, at Chi.
cago.
Church Of The Tacdrnotion.- -wardens, L. ITar.
rs, w. II. lluukctt; vestrymou. Dr.. r. r..
Hood H. y. Barlow, 4. A. Wo dward, +. J..
Iosicr, George l., Davis, G. b. Towlcs, J. Bur.
den, and i. iIarner.
Epiphdny--Wardens Lewis j. Davis aud
William d. Baldwin; vestrvmen Joseph *.
Barnes, J. II. c. Coffin John q. Parkc, Nathan.
iel Wilson, John O. Evans, Richard Joseph
| George b. McCartee, and VI. W. Bovcrdgc
st. Andrer'S Parish.-Ncstrymcm, Lieutenant
George X. Rohy, w. &. johnson. G. w. Bennett,
BENJAMIN V. Darrell, Robert Harris, NJ d., II.
c. Towers, John w. Maury, IT,, and Edward
Burchell
81. Jolu's.-Vcstrymen, J. C. B. Davis, George
c. Chipman. Robert Reybum, NJ. d., Matt
Trmble, J. II. Watmnugh, S. u. Benjamin,
William II. philip, and i. W. Schaeirer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

Conductor of Avenue car No. "a denies EN-.
phatically tho charges against him contained
in communication which appeared in yester-
days REPUBLICAN. He states that he was
simply discharging his duty in removing the
baskets from the ear, as passengers could
nci.ber get In nor out, and great confusion was
caused by their presence blocking up the door
way. lie offered, in gentlemanly manner,
to assist the woman to put the baskets on the
front platform, but she obstinatey refused,
and he was compelled to go on without her.
The statement that he used ungentlemaniy
language he denies most positively. This
statement by the conductor is sustained by q
number Of witnesses present on the car at the
time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
HOME AFFAIRS.
CRY NOTES.

The parking commission are supplying
Fifteenth street northwest with some thrifty
young elm trees.
"A regular hotel dnner for twenty-five
cents at the HayaId House, corner of Tenth
and streets northwest.
ef-Captain II. L. Weaver, of tlc Collecting III
vision, Sixth Auditors Office, is suffering from
slight attack of pneumonia.
Quite a successful revival is in progress at
the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, the
Rev. Francis GIimke, pastor, conducting the
same.
Mr. +. A. II. c. Won Lukowt2, Of the
Money Order Division, Sixth Auditors ONCE,
has resigned, his resignation to take effect on
the last Of this month.
The great clOsing-out sale Of books and
stationery at Mr. Crandall's, corner Of Seventh
and d streets, is attracting general attention.
Goods are sold at heavy sacrifice.
The sixteenth anniversary of the Odd.
Fellows in this District will be celebrated by
the members of the order at the Thirteenth
Street Baptist Church ON the eth Instant
Frank Brown, alias LOTUS Watson, colored.
an escaped convict from the Richmond peni-
Tertiary, was arrested by Officer Auldridge
last night and locked up in the Fifth Precinct
Station.
Augustus Il. Lender has 0led an applca.
ton for the position Of commissioner Of the
Washington Asylum, and filed charges of in.
efficiency against Mr.. George A. Caswel, the
present incumbent and Colonel i. f. NJ. Fachtz,
the intendcnt.
An elderly lady named Sarah Kuobo no.
siding in HagerSlOwn, Md, while on her way
TO the depot yesterday afternoon, was taken
sick on ii street. She was carried into a
neighboring house, and died In few minutes
Heart disease was the cause Of death.
CONTRACTS have been awarded TO Gleason &
Himbcr for grading, excavatug, rubble.stonc
masonry and laying concrete foundation, aud
10 the Washington Brick Company for bricks
by the commission experimenting the erection
Of tho new National Museum building
Officer Young of the Sixth Precinct, last
evening found small white hoy al the corner
of Ninth and X streets and took him to The
Sixth Precinct Station. lie was subsequently,
turned over to his father, Mr.. William Phipps
who lives at No. $40 Pennsylvania avenue.
About five o'clock yesterday afternoon
Officer Fifeld, Of the Second Precinct, found {
oOlOred man, who was insensible, lying on Var
Riswck's farm, near Bishtwood, in the
county. Ho carried him to his house and sent
for the police ambulance, which took him /,
the FreGdmen's Hospital Up to a late houl
last night the man WAS still inscnsible. n,
eew to his identity could be asCertained
When found ho appeared to be in q spasm.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
81. Lnlle,, Chnreh nalanr.

Under the direction Of the Ladies' Guild Of
St. Luke's Church, u festival was commenced
last evening in the Freedman's Bank building
Fifteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue
The proceeds are for the benefit Of tue new
Episcopal church for colorcd people, now
under course ofeIection. The room in which the
enter tnnment is being held is tastefully deco
rated A large quantity Of useful articles are
offered for sale ut reasonable prices No gam.
bling or railing is allowed under any condi
tiou. The affair will continue during the
week, Between the hours Of eleven and two
o'clock each day lunch will be served
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
A Dishonest visitor In the Tolls.

Detectives McElrrcsh aud Miller arrested a
colored man named Samuel Bell yesterday af.
tcrnoon, charged with the larceny Of sixty-five
bottles of wine from Mr.. G. w. De Bildt, Of
the Swedish legation. 1t is alleged that the
prisoner was in the habit of visiting servant
ut Mr. De Bidts residence, No. 1887 X street
northwest, and he selected these occasions to
carry off the wine. Hewas locked up at head
quarters for hearing before Judge Smell to-
lay
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

No sign that summer is coming is surcr than
the preparations made by the Great Falls Ice
Company, to whom tho city looks for its sup
ply of pure ice to help make the dog days
tolerable The Great Falls Company have
stored away 10000 tons of ice on the Kennebec
River in Maine, and in their houses in this
city and Georgetown, so that they can meet
any demand made upon them. The business
of the company has increased rapidly every
year since its establishment, as the facts that
their ice is of the best quality and full weight
is always given are universally acknowledged,
The company guarantees to deliver ice during
the entire season to the citizens of Washington
and Georgetown. Tho ice is delivered in
wagons by Il corps of drivers selected for theil
competence Orders left with tho drivers Oh
at the Offices and depots Of the company will
receive prompt attention. The main Office Is
At No 1909 + street northwest and the George
town office Mt No. 1O5 High street. The prin
| clpal depot is at the Tenth street wharf and
the Georgetown depot mt No, 53 Water street
| SIS AND SO SUITS TO ORDER, THE NEWEST
/ CnIuRINtfS. ElSEMAN BROS. CORNER SEW
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
Musical ana Literary.

A musical and literary entertainment war
given last evening lor the benefit of the st. Vim.
cent Orphan Asylum at theresidenoeo OF Dr. A. j.
Faust. Father Boyle delivered n short ad.
dress in his usual eloquent style, Professor
and Mrs. J. II. siddons gave some very enter
tanning readings. THE Visit to the Holland
House, by Dr. Faust, proved to be very
Interesting aud thoroughly studied paper
songs were rendered by Miss NJ, Saxton and
Mcssrs. Shorb and Pagan. After piano sole
by Professor A. $, Roe, ir,, the audience dis
perscd, very well pleased
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

L. X. Buchanan has entered suit for divorce
from his wife, Lucinda Buchanan. lie states
that he has resided in the District since April
Is, 1877, and that the defendant is resident
OF Philadelphia. They were married in Phlla.
dclphia, by Rev. A. A. Willetts, July IL, 1876,
and that without cause ho alleges she deserted
him October u, 1876.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

real estate IN this city Chat the desirable unim.
proved property is being rapidly taken up lor
Improvement, This evening, al five o'clock,
John sherman Il Co., real estate agents, will
sell at public sale two fine building lots on the
north side Of III, near Thirteenth street. Thi.
will afford an excellent opportunity to purchase
a fine residence place in part Of the city rap,
IDLY MMpr0ying
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
For coruices, go to Julius Lansburga


The Foyrcst Dramatic Club will present the
comic drama of who's Your Friend ?" at Tai.
madge Hall this evening, the occasion being a
testimonial benefit rendered to Mr.. A. b. An.
derson, stage manager Of the club. The cast is
1yppllput
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

GarLroll, 900 Seventh street, corner Of !
makes u speciality Of ladies aud gentlemen
fine shoes, of which they have the largest ant
best assorted stock in the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
Won Can Find Anything You Want.

Call at Gartrelps, 900 Seventh street, corner
Of /. and examine the superb stock Of ladies',
gentlemens, boys, misses, and children's
shoes. You can find anything you want In
foot gear.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

A PAIR OF STEEL WHITE SOLITAIRE Ola.
M0ND EARRINGS, NEAR -FOUR CARAIsi
WELL MATCHED, FINELY CUT, PRICE $3.50
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

Notwithstanding the strong pressure for
" cheaper" goods Ito which most manu-
facturers have yielded by lowering both
Quality and Price, / have maintained the
highest standard of our product while re-
ducing prices by every legitimate means.
The people are tired of "shoddy" cloth
ing, bought only from necessity, and the
cOuntry's Improvement is evidenced by the
growing demand for better goods
For the Spring of 1879 have prepared
one of the choicest stocks of Stylish Cloth
ing ever produced, and my prices are as
low as the cost of labor and material will
permit. Terms cash.
s. E<AT&SEN5TEzI
80 SEVENTH STREET, near PENNSYLVANIA Arenase.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
For French Poles, go to Julius Lansburgh
A Victory in HnItimore.

The National Base. Ball Club visited Bati
more yesterday and played return game with
the Bultimores of that city. The contest was
all one.sided as the appended score shows:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

032 Seventh street, near x, receiving daily
large lots Of spring goods. One Of the best se
lections Of boots and shoes ever offered in this
city now IN stock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
Low Cut Shoes from s2 Up,
at II. l.. Strasburgers, 306-30s Seventh stree


WtLBoR's COMPOUND OF puRE Con. LIVER on AID
LI,tE-Ihc advantage of this compound over the
plain oil is that the nauseatng taste OF the oil Is
entirely removed and the whole rendered entirely
palatable. The offensive taste of the oil has long
acted n great objection to its use, but in this form
the trouble Is entirely obviated host Of certiii'
Gates might be given here 10 testify TO the excel.
lcnCo and success of WUbOr'S cot. LirCr OIL and
Lime but the fact that II is regularly prescribed
by the medical faculty Is sufficient. For sale by a.
b. WILBOR. chCmisL, BostOn, and by all drnggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
Fresh New York Butter

received every day direct from the best dairy
sections in the State. Dealers specially invited.
Low prices fine stock, and fair dealing guar.
anteed. spieer's butter store, Ninth aud L
streets northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

ALL THE LEADING STYLES IN MEMS AMI
BOYS CLOTHING EISEMAN BROS, CORNER
SEVENTH AND f.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
A Lively Market.


The clerk Of the court has issued marriage
licenses to the following parties;
Philip Nelson and Emma Blair.
Charles Holing and Mary Jones.
Mills skinner aud Jane skinner.
J. +. Seitz and Laura V. Keithley.
D. G. burlington and Laura ID, Ross.
r. B. Sword and Mary Il. Donnolly.
G. c. ]. Norris and Margaret Larman.
Conrad Haburk aud Christina Knizel.
J. S. X, Reeves, U. S. N, and Henrietta NJ.
Young, Of this city
c. n Colo and Virginia VI. Moore, both of
Anne Arundel County, Va.
Il. G, Stanton, Of Cape May, n. j., and Mary
J. Farley, of Brooklyn, n. j.
S. W. BraytOn, OF North Adams, Mass and
+. NJ Wheeler, Of Pawtuckct r. l.
G.. r, Linthicum, Of Montgomery County,
Md, and Elleuore Q, Smith, of Georgetown,
d. e..
s. BOYS BLUE FLANNEL SUITS, FIRM COLOR,
| El-ENAN BROS, CORNER SEVENTH AND f.
! CALL and see the compromise shoe at ii, j.
! Stlasburgel's, BOG 3O6 Seventh street.
For Window Shades, 60 to Julius Lansbmgh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
The ContiuCtol's Side

RoIER BROS SILVER, PLATED WARE AT
HARRIS II COS, iS5 SEVENTH STREET BE.
TWEEN ID AND f.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

A LADIES SOLID GOLD WATCH FOR si5. AT
X. HARRIS Il co.'s, i35 SEVENTH STREET.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

STAND G5 PANTS TO ORDER, THE LARGEST
SELECTION EVER EXHIBITED. ElSEMAN
BROS, CORNER SEVENTH AND STREETS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

A sUPERBLY MOUNTED sEVEN.sTONE
CLUSTER DIAMOND RING FOR S35, AT JACOBS
BROS 1920 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. A RARE
BARGAIN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

AN ELEGANT TuREE.STONE DIAMOND
RlNG, SURROUNDED WITH TURQUOISE LAT.
ESr STYLE, FOR $50, At JACOBS BROS ll9g
pENNSlI NANIA AVENUE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

New Advertisements.
Great Falls Ice Company
observation-disclosures Dramatic Club
The Peabody OrchestrO--at Lincoln Hail.
Notice-souihern Republican Association.
Lecture for the benefit Of st. Parick's Church.
United States MaIshal's sale, in favor OF William
Gait.
BARLEY Il Southland, attorney Ntlaw, corner Fifth
and b streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

NEITHER FAILING TEETH nor the pcepng wrinkles
OF time so forcibly tell of advancing years rs your
gray hair. Ayers NIGoR restores It's color and
makes your appearance more agreeable to others
as well as yourself With fresh. luxurant hair the
nirnitics OF age are far less noticeable,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
Arrival of Passenger Trains

DEPOT. NEW JERSEY AVE
G STREET.
ECrfuD.
ri;bO, Baltimore accom-
40. baltimore accom-.
500, n Y. Phil 4 BOs eN.
sos Piedmont, Strnshnrg
" inchcstcr, Fred OK
Iagerstown, Point OF
Rocks & way stations.
fGi37 Baltimore ucCOm.
-1;20 Baltimore express.
'755. Baltimore & way sta
lions.
$500, Chicago Il St. Louis,
f9:tO, NY, Phil. y Boston
express.
.undsys excepted.
lfturo of trains, see advcr'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

WiIBoR's COMPOUND OF PURE CoDLlvER OIL
AND LINE-The advantage Of this compound over
the plain Oil is that the nausentng taste of the OIL
il entirely removed and the whole rendered entire
ly paaable. The offensive taste of the Oil has long
acted as great objection TO rs use: but in this torn
the trouble IS entirely uuviated. host OF certl-
iGates might be given here 10 testify TO the excel
Lime; !" but the fact that 1t Is regularly prescribed
by the medical faculty Is sufficient. For sale by A.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Six per cent. interest paid on deposits. Special
rates on time deposits. J. II. sQuIER Il Co.
Bankers lIl6 PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15
Thermumetric Readings,


For the Middle Atlantic States northeast to soull
east winds, falling barometer, cooler cloudy an
possibly rainy weather.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

Fou Decent Tapestries julius Lansburgh,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

WHAT intense pain is caused by tooth.nche. How
many seepess nights md weary days are due to its
rigging influence Yet the true cause of all this tor.
ment Is dccayed teeth produced by neglect and mat
tention. Could only those who have at present
good sound teeth fully realize this fact, how care
ful would they be to keep their teeth in good con.
dition. To all such we will give q word or
advice. Clean your teeth daily with q good denti-
irlce such InURsToSs IVORY PEARL TooTH
POWDER. Il Will preserve your teeth through life,
remove all tartar or eXtraneous matter, keep them
clean, sound. and white. and tOoth-ache, with all
It's horrors will be unknown Sold by oil druggists,
&c, at % and 80 cents per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

At BALTIMORE AND OHIO
NUE. ASr
Morning.
$500. 81 Louis q GIN. eN
1855 Phila. & n. Y. eN.
s:3O, Chico Il pittSg OK.
$40. Baltimore and way
stations.
s;25, Fred. &C, Met birch.
Nj Baltimore, Anuapoll
express
b;4s, MRrtinsburg and Ha
gerstUwu &C. (MCtru
politan brnnch.D
eio;SO, BRltimoICaCcom.
D.5O, Baltimore express.
-ArTive daily. Others
60 For the lime OF dep
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

PARTISAN DIAMOND RINGS, AND EARRINGS
IN SOLID GOLD SETTINGS, FROM So UP, AT Il.
HAIRLESS CO.'S, 435 SEVENTH STREET.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

CALL and see the compromise shoe at ii, j.
Stlusburger's, 3OG sos Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

Amuscments,
NATIONAL THEATRE-lI ". :. PnaiurC
THEATRE CoMlouE.--Vsrlety performance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

SIS AND SO SUITS TO ORDER, THE NEWEST
COLORlNGS, ElsEMAN BROS, CORNER SEW
ENIlI AID l..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

BUFFERS BALsANIC MIXTURE the old infallible
remedy. Sold by druggists price, 81 per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

THoMrsoN's PoMApE OPTrtE. an oleaginous com
pound of great merit for dressing and cleansing
The hair. Sold by all druggists % and so cents per
hot
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

FoR Window Shades, 60 to Julius Lansbmgh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

.ArTive daily Others Sundays excepted
. SO For the time OF departure of trains, see sdrer
tisements elsewhere.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

WELLS MACHINE SPEEAD STRENGTHENING PLAs-
TIERS are superior 10 oil others. Composed of choice
medicinal gums, combined with the true Burgundy
Pitch spread on fine soft lamb skin they afford me-
Chanica support 10 the affected parts, and, acting
by absorption, relieves almost instantly. For pains
IN the buck or side, caused either by indigestion,
rheumatism, or STRAIN, they are unriNalCd sold by
ull druggists; - cents each.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-15

How many thous ms sui or nom bilousness,
dyspepsia &C., and drag on a miserable existence
not III enough TO remain at home and call in medi-
cal assistance yet feeling sufficiently unwcll TO de.
stroy all the pleasure OF lite They suffer daily, and
solely for want of some simple remedy TO purge
and cleanse the system. QUlRKs IRISH TEA IS
specially adapted for this purpose. Gentle IN Its Of.
fccts yet II carries Off all cxtraneous matter and
leaves the vital organs clear and unobstruCted. IL
purlies the blood and rcnovatcs the entire frame.
II is truly Natures remedy being entirely herbal.
sold By all druggists twenty-five cents per pack
age, each making quart Of medicine.
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CAPITAL PRIZE 10000.
lC0OOO TICK lYIS Al TWO DOLLARS EACH.
HALFTlCK ETS, ONE DOLLAR,
IIS'I OF PRIZES.

1907 New York avenue Washington,
Al on GTdm Extraordinary DI0UiHgs dre Widsr
NJ SlYtTnision aud WanaQCl.t a. tENhRAlS q IT.
BEAU REGARD ant JUBA T. 4. EARLY. Hp0lm
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-14
Cat and Looking-Glass.
[Nature.]

Many years ago, at Carne farmhouse
where relatives of mine were then living
the household cat was observed to enter
a bedroom in course of being spring
cleaned. The looking-glass being On the
floor, the cat, on entering, was confront
ed with his own reflection, and naturally
concluded that he saw before him real
intruder on his domain. Hostile demon
strations were the result, followed by
rush to the mirror, and then meeting an
obstacle to his vengeance, fruitless cut
round to the rear. This maneuvre was
more than once repeated with, of course,
equal lack of success. Finally, the cat
was seen to deliberately walk up to the
looking-glass, keeping its eyes on the i'm
age, and then, when near enough to the
edge, to feel carefully with its paw behind,
for the supposed intruder, while with its
head twisted round to the front it assur-
ed itself of the persistency of the rehee-
ton. The result of this experiment full
ly satisfied the cat that he had been the
victim of delusion, and never after
would he condescend to notice mere re-
fections, though the trap was more than
once laid for him.