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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-13
iiy Richardson & Co,
Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers,
lib Main street.
rE1PITsTEE'S SALE OF EALUABL

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
/ WEST.END BUILDING-LGTS BY aye.
TIoN-Bv virtue Of The provisions Of dee tno o,
trust bearing date the 10th day OF june, 10; .rUi
IL n FOLK 10 tie undersigned. trustee. duly re-
corded in the chancery Court Of The city Of Rich,
mond. TO secure hc payment of the notes therein
WEDNESDAY the '22d Of October, 1879, III 1
o'clock r. s the REAL ESTATE describes Is IL, I he
deed. consisting Of LOT OF LAM, wnIGii WI ~
front ' of Is feet and Two 20 feet each on the
soui. side of Floyd street commencing at It's inter
sec,ios with the west line OF Plumb street, just in
tho roar of the Home for the Little Sisters OF the
Poor. and running back between parallel lines
l7S SIG feet to an alley - feet WIDE. =
executing this trust and 10 pay off the sum OF =
333 al. with interest thereon from The I'd day OF
0ctnber 1878: The residue on such terms Is shall
'e o ..H"o"N'@" J. A. RICHARDSON. Trustee.
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Departures .aE &g5;s7sEs!&.-

'.-1 - ~ : ~ - - - !, : -" -
E'OR NEW YORk.-The Old II sTFa
a Dominion STEAMSHIPS Company .sslfaarIlzss=tzsn
Steamship OLD DOMINION, Captain WALKER,
VIII salt TUESDAY. Oc;o.'cr lIth, At 3 O'CLOCK +.
ST.
Freigl. received until O'Clock L. NJ.
ilr,li.L bills of ladng signed ami goods FOR.
aardcd wi:n dispatch t. ali points north, south
east ami wcet: also, 10 foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed.
Cabin fare to Ecw YORK, sl2; .tceragc, Sc and
IS.
For freight or passage apply 70
q. ". ALLEN Il co. Agents,
oc l3-2t inmpanv's Wharf. Rockets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-13

DILLHEADS, $3.50 to SS per ream, 81
- the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-13

per. r. F. Oscood, New York, says: ,rd Nor.
have n had Dyspepsia, Weak Stomach, ana NeI
vopeness' never had any medicine TO 90 me aeo 81
much good as TUFTS PILLS. Ihey are as soou
az oF EsEFeisnssS'M MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK.
fan l5-eodtFe19l
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-13

n- 7 Cav Lewis. Fulton. Ark, says: rn-ono,nce
,er practice OF twenty-five years, Proonr rs
rIfHrss PILLS the best anti-biious medicine ever
made.'' .
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-13

ICuMCND .tND DAN, LILLE RAIL-
4.
ROAD COMEi&T.
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS TAKING EFfS'.
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER, =. !"7?.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-13

DRILAD K A. RICH <rssss;*
4 McND. AND SoEFnLE STEAM Sssss Z. IS
RIVER AND THE EAST VIA FALL RIVER
yyiilPEC TINES 4 WEEN.-rntl fastrer no.
tiae the steamers 81 this line will MAJ. ri-w".Ei'
THI?RSUAY. art SATURDAY, and RicnIont
svery TUESDAY. FRIDAY. HE.! SUNDAY. goa.
nrclu@ az Philadelphia wiki t.yde's Ne" E"='':'
QTITk TiMF-r'EEQUENT DEPARTURES
LOWEST RATES.
* ais w. Mrthltt:.tk.
General sos tru h:cH:, l;ic!n'aid, Va.
w Linn I. CLYDE K CO.,
.,,.t,rg.t Managers,
.oo ~, ~ Sor,h Wta-VnS pu.,i,;ti.i..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-10-13

DARE HOTEL ,QEUROPEAN) FOR S.
i RENT-Tsis HOTEL, situated the most -
Main and Bank stree ts> sud having every conve-
nence for keal,h and conort together Wig one o.
sTAN DS in the city. In complete order; also,
LUNCH-C0TNTER complete.
-. 80. i. Il. LlPSCOMB.
Franklin street between
oc 4.S.M&WGt Thirteenth and Fourteenth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

Mary Clemmer does not find it necessary to
abuse Washington and its people as some cor
respondents do In order to give spice to their
letters In dry news seasons. 1t Is easy enough
to find wiekedness In any city, she says, If one
Is In pursuit OF 1T, and the floating population
OF every capital brings into it many devices for
evil, but Washington has its full share of good
women who pray and live lives OF absolute
sweetness and purity, and good men "who
wrestle with the world, the flesh and the devil
and come OF conquerors." She finds that the
morals Of Washington have greatly improved.
Sobriety has supplanted inebriety; men Of dubi-
Gus honor are no longer welcomed to the best
society, ard the gambling houses have mainly
disappeared. Perhaps the newspapers OF the
country that get their views OF the condition OF
affairs at the National capital from the sensa-
tional letter writer's will make note OF Mrs.
Clemmers conclusions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

Nobody pretends, we presume that the eX-
press business Of the country Is carried on at q
loss, and 1t is commonly thought that in the
face of general and vigorous competition its
rates could still be reduced considerably and yet
leave handsome margin of profit as interest on
the capital invested. A comparison of the ex-
press companys minimum prices with those
charged by the Western Union Telegraph for as
near parallel service as can well be cited will
therefore show the exorDitant rates maintained
by the latter corporation, and at the same time
demonstrate the necessity for competing lines.
For example, the express company Will call at
any reasonably accessible place indicated In
New York city for package mot too great In
bulk, weight, or value) bring it to washington
by fast train, and deliverit promptly any where
within the city limits, for the sum Of Twenty-Five
cents, all told. The telegraph company, on the
other hand, charge thirty cents for merely trans
hitting ten word message from New York to
Washington, and rice rersa. It, however, re-
Quires its customer TO deliver his communica-
ton at its own Office In the first named city, and
1t charges, furthermore, an additional fee of ten
cents-or half the cost OF telegraphic trans
mission between the two cities-for delivering
the same message here In case the person to
whom 1t Is addressed lives any considerable
distance from the main Washington office,-the
circle of mile or something like il, constituting,
we believe, the outer limit of the free zone.
OF course, there is nothing like the same
expense OF trouble involved in transmitting
telegram between the two cities that there is In
transporting package from the hands OF
shipper to those Of It's recipient, and 1t Is not
likely that exact figures upon these points could
easily be obtained If needed. 1t Is safe to say,
however, that If the express company can carry
package over the route indicated for twenty
five cents without loss, a ten word telegram
can be transmitted over 1t and Delivered for ten
cents at round profit 70 the corporation on
every element of cost actually entering into the
transaction. In other words taking into &C.
count the amount Of capital really invested In
the business, cent word would be ample
compensation for telegraph service between all
the great cities of the country, or all over the
country, for that matter, and any charge be-
yond that sum is simply an extortion on the
public, and goes to swell the dividends on
watered or fictitious stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

George William Curtis, with all his Miss Nan
cyisms, besides being good editor, Is pretty
shrewd business man. He has invited Hon
Charles Francis Adams to spend the month of
August at his residence. He thus dispenses
with ice bills and stops all family talk about
going out of town for the heated term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

more druggist OF experience and ample oppor-
tunity for observation the Gazette says, that
the growing virulence Of Bright's disease Of the
kidneys Is attributable to the immoderate use
OF ice-water and cold drinks In this country.
This Baltimore druggist cites the fact that the
people Of this country use ninety per cent.
more Ice In their drinks than the people Of any
other country, and we have seventy-ive per
cent. more of Bright's disease. 1t Is expected
that Mr.. Halstead Will use these statistics With
great effect In renewing his annual raid upon
fce-Water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

The sooner, says the st. Louis Democrat the
workingmen OF this country rid themselves OF
the officious and mischievous parasites styled
agftators, the better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02
WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEwELRY, Ia
p. WALLACH.
LOAN BROKER AND JkwKLxs.
feb0 u 1417 Pennsylvania ava
COAL AND WOOD.

GOAL! COAL! COALs
am unloading several cargees OF Kslmta. Lvksn,
Valley, Lorberry and White Ash
COAL,
which will be sold at bottom prices
Call early and leave your orders
I. VIM. GUINAND,
6&3 La. ac. and Ist Sc,
Between xud Csc
Wharf foot OF Sd st. Sc my7-Iy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

BUILDERS AND OTHERS
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS.
Are invited to examine our Stock of
FURNACES, RANGES AND FIREPLACE
HEATERS,
which we selling at very reasonable prices for
strictly tirst-class goods.
The RADIANT HOME" wroughtiron Furnace
The COMMANDER" Furnace.
The "LEDROIT" Elevated Oven Range
The WEST END" Low Oven Range.
The "LEDROII" Fireplace Heater.
Are all deserving Of special attention.
Estimates cheerfully given, and all our goods
warranted.
During the month of August we will sell GAS
FIXTURES ut PRIME TO Cost.
EDWARD CAEERLY d CO.,
9O3 f. street,
aug2N MASONIC TEMPLE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

1t Is understood that in the selection Of q
minister to I'LL the vacant English mission the
choice viii fall upon some man thoroughly at
home on the silver question. This would be
done to facilitate the negotiations pending be
tween this country and Great Britain looking
to the establishment upon proper ratio OF the
bi-metallic standard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

Gen. Devens Is prominently mentioned. the
Boston Herald says, among those likely to re-
ceive the republican nomination for governor
In Massachusetts, In the event Of Gov. Talbot, s
declining to run. The Boston Transcript says
he could beat Butler out of his boots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

The report OF Col Casey, superintendent OF
Public Buildings and Grounds, will be found In
another column. He seems to have made good
use OF the limited means at his disposal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02
aug2-tr

SPECIAL BARGAINS A
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS.
Hav,r bousht the entire stock Of
STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS
of an Assignee Sale for cash. we are offering the
ENTIRE STOCK
AT MUCH BELOW THEIR ORIGINAL PRICES.
We rsme in part come of the lots
Laries and Gents LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS.
LADIES' Misses and Gents HOSIERY, in great
variety
Ga UZE UNDERWEAR at bottom prices
tnGINGs ard INSFRTINGS If all kinds.
Lar9e lots Of GLOVES, CORSETS and BUTTONS.
Gents UNLAUNDRIED SHIFTS. all sizes.
Large lots of DRESS GOODS, at nearly one-h half
their Cri9inal cost
CALL EARLY AND SEE THE BARGAINS AT
BROWN LEWIS,
1t Mo- I2I Bridge st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02
WASHINGTON, D. O., AUGUST 1sr, 1879.
FIOTTR- Flair -EI.OTR.

We offer for thirty Gays the following brands of
hour at retail at wholesale prices for the purpose of
INTRODUCING it We viii deliver to any part Of the
,superlatiye satin finish" the highest grade Ct
-four is mannfactnred by Washburn; Crosby o.,
and is e the name indicates the highest quality
water family Hour, a very high grade flour,
manufactured by j. B. Ficklen Son, Froder1cks-
burg. Va This flour received the first silver medal
at the Paris Exposition last year, gives perfect
satisfaction wher ever used. It makes beautiful
loaf of bread. Try it. Price, 300 per BARREL 81 rs
per sack or ene-ouarter barrel. We have also one
eighth and one sixteenth sacks Snow Drop,
WathburD. Crosby Uo T rss is good a family
four. Price. &c SO per barrel, 81 62k per sack
HABD TO BEAT, "A Virgins Family Flour Of
Hotel. Of Woodstock. Va Try IT, Price $500 per
Dbl, $3.50 per rack. We also have other brands.
Please underftano we only sell these dours for
thirty day at retail for the purpose OF introducing
them into new channels.
We viii slso sell and deliver to those who cannot
get il Of their dealer, lbs OF the Justly celebrated
p. p" CREAMERY PRINT BUTTER at Sl80;
deliver in refrigerator at your door. Orders by
postal card will be promptly attended to and guaran.
tee 1t to be as represented.
A. PHILLIPS,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
with Barbour 4 Hamilton,
aug2e, tn, th&.s4t GAL Louisiana ave- NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

ZEAL THE SICK HUBBELL'S Wv
~ OPATHIO PANACEA HEALTH kENEWER
Uul sumrt on, art Dyspepsia, and Bronchitis .esd-
ny It pnrifrs the blood. skin and the whole body.
Also, 1t cures Bowel and Summer Complaints 1t Is
aspc ific for all irregularities of the system. Hay
H WNf cured Ga ily Sold By sToTT CR0M-
BCRN'S, Druggists. W. W. HUBBLE. 1Ol 81
st. Be. jy24lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

r Z. WALKER SONS, 2O6 10TH ST N, W-Lime
q Plaster and Cements, Felt RoOnng Material
Dry Felt. Ostpet Felt, Resin Sized Felt, Charcoal
and Chimney OfockA io23 tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02
CARRIAGES! CABRIAGES!
CARRIAGES

fine new FRENCH VICTORIA, v ~ Light and
styjish: q new satin II. mAAed COACH,
new and elegantly finished. At less than sT1&E
seneer LANDAULET ROCKAWAYS. something
new. for winter and summer use Doctors' PHI E.
COUPE KoGKAMAYs, TOP end N0-t0P BUG.
GIEs, EXIENSION.TDP PHETONS. aud CAR
have ever had. at ere.ty r6nced prices. Great re-
am agent for BhIGGS' PATENT UMBREL.
LAe the best in the Market suitable for style OF
Ascent for BREWSTER & 90 Of BToOme street,
New York.
ANDREW j. JOYCE.
Jy1l-lm H13-G14sAIG Fourteenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02
WOOD.

IOAL. WOOD.
" JOHNSON BROJ HERS
MOOU. TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS. GOAL
Full Weight.
COAL. Best Quality. WOOD.
Low Prices
WOOD. Prompt Deliveries. GOAL
Main Office, wharves, mill and depot connected with
uptown offices by TELEPHONE
With unequaled facilities and advantages for eco
nomically conducting the wood aud coal trade,
wbarves, factory, extensive store yards enabling ue
to stock up largely when coal is lowest; offices
throughout the city. and all in immediate commune
to offer to our patrons the best varieties Of
coal at the very lowest prices
Remember, we insure q strictly pure coal. 1920
pounds to the ton
JOHNSON BROTHKR6,
Main Office, mill and depot foot Of 18TH 18TH and
SITS aw. Offices: 1902 ct. NV; lila 9th st. NV;
I4ls 7th st. NV; and 22l Pa. ave. Sc 1ylS-r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

RARGAIN-3 COTTAGE SUITS,
ID OAK SUIT,
WALNUT SIDEBoARDS, Marble-top,
EXTENSION TABLES, &c, all new.
Going out Of BUSINESS Apply to
F. PETERSEN,
aug1-Ns 1874 st. a. w., room q no stairs
TOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-For Co0ntry Prop
Il ty-HOUSE and STORE in no thwest aectio of
city; house ro@ ms and mod imps. lot 18X92- TO-
A A. NICHOLSON, Real Estate Broker,
jy3Ito6t eth and q st NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02
BOARDING.

CONS OF every size, with rstclass TABLE
~ BOARD, at extremely low rates. HOO and 1104
18th at NV. Finest location In the city. jy7-1m
RQARDING-The best of BOARD. with nice airy
- ROOMS. in private northern family, where the
comforts of home can be enjoyed the best location
in the city. SOC E at. NV ty232W
HANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET :
~ with or without BOARD, in corner house. de-
iRhtfully located, and facing south and west. 600
East Capitol ut. jel7- eo2ms
FREMONT HOusE-The coolest and most desir.
l. able Hotel in the city for Summer Boarding
Gentleman and wife, 900 to 900 per month; single
Table Board, go. nay33m
ROARDING.-Cool, airy ROOMS IN suite or sin.
~ gle. with frst-class TABLE BOARD. Also.
transient BOarders accommodated. References eX.
changed. b12 9th st. NV. and 2O6 st. NV. fly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02
DEDUCED PRICES!

Il REDUCED PRICES,
For The month # August We have married. our
entire SIC OK Of Spring and SUNNI r Dry Goods be-
low con PETITION
l24 cent Lawps now cents.
?2inth Union Lawns, 81 cents.
21inch Do. Do, cents
All O. her Goods reduced to prices which Will war
rapt the sales during the month
Bl.ck Silks. Black and Co,ored Silk Velvets, Black
snc Colored Six Fringes and other desirable Goods
on s< ling af less than Wholesale rates. Trimming
0"''ons Ano A''e' ' v. H. BROWN,
sue2tr S11 Market Space.
DROPOsALS FOR ROLLED IRON BEAMS AND
/ BEAM PLATES.
OFFICE OF Bull DING FOR
STATE, WAR AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS.
OLD BUILDING, NAVY DEPARTM'T. nth ST.
WAsHINGTON, d. O., August 2, 1879.
Sealed Proposals. for furnishing and delivering
Rolled iron Beams and Cast Iron Beam Plates at
the site Of the north wing Of the bnong for State
War and Navy Departments, in this city will be
ceived Ut this office until IL Of August 8, 1872 and
opened Immediately thereafter In the presence OF
bidders.
Specifications, schedule. general instructions for
BIDDERS and blank forms OF proposals will be furn-
ished to regular manu- acturers and dealers only,
upon application at this office.
(Sisred) THOS LINCOLN CASEY,
,-nk IL No. e IA n.vyy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

NEW York SHOE STORE,
6O6 Pennsylvania ave,s,se.
POSITINE CLOSING OUT SALE OF SUM. -.,.
NER GOODS AT PRIME COST. &HV
THE FOLLOWING ARE ALL FIRST-tU
CLASS GOODS -
Ladies' Hand sewed Newport Ties ......s 90
Ladies' Fine hid Newport Button. .............. I25
Ladies Kid strap Sandals. Observation-Disclosures. LOO
Lad es French Kid Sandals. las
Ladies Fine Lasting Congress Sater.......... IS
Ladies' First -cass French Kid Button Boot. 90
A large lot OF Misses aud Ohiidren's slippers and
Ties at less than cost.
tents Low-9uarter Shoes, Solid. Ou
Gents Calf -Sewed Low Shoes ................ Its
CT nts French Calf Hand stitched Shoss..... 3 so
Gents Patent Leather Har made Pumps. 150
An extra fine lot of Children's Spring H. oil
All our Lasting and Foxed Goods at prime cost
CNE PRICE.
jy3ltr GEO MCCARTHY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

The above is only smau part Of the property for
rent and sale on my books. For complete list sea
bulletin issued ON the 1st and 18th Of each month
which can be had on application 1t my Office, or VII
be sent by mail II desired
auction Sales
On MONDAY, August 4th, at 8 p. NJ, No 504 18th
st. NV
$4,000. ss 600 s25O0. 81 500. ssee. s7oO. $500 q,
z per Ct 81. CO.. at Per Ct augl-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

POTOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE
STEAMER SUE"
CAPT. W. 9. GEoGHEGAN,
Leaves Stephenson'e Wharf, foot Of 7th street,
k kfhhs h sISSSHNi q md R m f.
MOhE: Returning leaves Baltimore
EVERY FRIDAY, lp. m.
Freight and passengers at low rates.
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents,
Ohces :,!th street Wharf and Pennsylvania avenue
and 18th street iySlm
CLEARING OUT SALE OF SUMMER STOCK
~ AT 6ELbY'6.-$l SO Busters, Toe use =
Gents Imitation Seersucker Cost, at 40c;
Boys Jackets, 25c. so Black and Oolored@
Alpaca Coats now 81; u. % Linen Pants nov 75c !;
Coats at onehalf; Sl25 Boys Alpaca ia ,kets now
soc Boys Broken Suits at onehalf; "a 50 Light
CASHMERE Pants now eIb0 $3.50 Blue Flannel
Pants. ~; Straw Hats at neha, to cose out; zoe.
uncers hirts and Drawers, Is and 35c
], 30tr l0l&-l0I6 Pa. 0Ue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02
b O. HOFFMAN,
10Th and = streets a srthwast
EOR RENT.

Houses and Lots in every section Of the city for
sale, at prices from 81 900 to 900, and easy
terms All property for sale ct nv Office has bean
B. O. HOFFMAN,
AuR2tr 10th and r eta nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02

Tou WISH TO FEEL JOLLY. COME TO
with Fish, Crabs and Oysters River vEA2
81 riss lie rot Blakiston's Island, as many u: IL
suppose Fishing. Fruit and Medical Attendance
free Take Thompson or Mattano, AID lard at Col.
tons Board. Ter day, s1.50; over ten days. e1 2s !;
children, IS cents. Address DR. r. p BI,AKfSTONE.
Colton's =. o., Md iva I'm.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-10-22

y German technical journal states
that oak may be rendered a beautiful
orange yellow, by melting together.
with continued stirring, one pint oil
of turpentine, about l,200 grains Of
tallow, and 800 of wax. With this mix
ture the wood is rubbed in a warm
room, until dead lustre il produced
anl coated an hour afterward with a
French Polish-an additional coat Of
the latter giving greater briiliancy and
4 deeper tone, To produce a very per
feet as well rs inexpensive brown sur
face, or cOating-one which is very ad-
herent even when exposed to the
weather-the wood is brushed with n
solution of persulphate of iron of about
two degrees Baume, or solution of
prOtosulate of iron will answer as well
as that of the persulphate; the BLUSH
gray tint the wood acquires, on driving.
changes TO an agreeable light brown
shade, with the application OF linseed
oil varnish; a dark brown shade may
also be impaired TO the material. by
subsequently coating it with half per
cent solution of permangenate of pot
ash, and then with linsecd oil.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-10-22

The front door of q business Office in Girls
wOld street stood open and seemed to invite
strangers To eater, and the owner was
therefore not surprised when a man Of di-
lapidated looks walked IN and took a seat.
When asked to state his errand he hitched
his chair a little nearer and asked:
''Are you willing 10 give Inc q bit of ad-
yice!''
''Well, l guess 50, was the reply.
''Iou see. the case is this" continued
the man, hi;ching still nearer. up to six
months ago ! was rich. BY series of mis-
fortunes / have lost every dollar. What
would YOU term such a case How would
you refer 10 it,
''Well, if it was me, ! should refer TO it
as Ny late misfortune
''That's good, but very common. Ev-
erybody has misfortuncs, and plenty OF
people have had late miSfprtunes. want
ed TO strike something original"
you might say you were down the
banks, suggested the citizen.
That's old, too, and besides my wife
couldn't make use OF the term. When a
book agent called at my door she couldn' t
say she was unable TO purchase his work be-
cause we were down the banks. No, no
We arc an educated family, but awfu! hard
up just at present
You might state that owing to recent
unsuccessful spcculations, and SO forth. ="
''les, but that S dreadful old. We all
speculate, and we all lose Now, suppose
that a big gun Was coming 10 my house to
dinner. make the best spread can.
have bread and water aud picked beets
and knives and forks and water and nap
kIns and 50 on, but yet / feel bir cast
down, and as We sit down rise and make
sort of apology to my friend. | den
want TO tell him the exact truth, and ye.
want to account for SO much water and 80
little butter. Now, what would you ) ,y
under these circumstances =
The citizen leaned back, knit his brows,
and after "A minute replied:
''Neli, | think i should say: Mr. Fill
kins, you will please pardon the meager-
ness of this spread, but our being reduced
in circumstances has neccssitated-
Reduced in circumstances'-tha 8
what | want-that's the term was looking
for!" shouted the stranger as he jumped
from his chair. ''Ncver mind Fiikins-
never mind the rest of the speech Reduc-
cd in circumstances is what ails me and
What want to get of at grocers and book
agents. Good-day-good-hye. -