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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-05-15
Think Before You Do 1t.

The allixing of the stamp is in the ma
jority of cases the last stage OF the letter
writing. 1t is kind of sealing. signing
and delivering. 1t would not he Il bad
moral habit for a man to pause before
atiiAing his postage stamp. and to con-
slider whether ,judiciously and conscicn-
tiously he had not better save his money.
When once he has dropped his letter i'll
to the letter-box, he has committed one
of the irrcvocabic acts of this life. As
you prepare To a!tiX your stamp, give one
final thought to conscience. whether YOU
might not alter, improve. or altogether
oblitcratc that letter. There may bc all
sorts of wrong and evil connected with
letter writing: but to specialize All in
stance, you may have been writing an
angry letter. 1t may he 4 clever, caustic
letter, and you feel rather inclined to re
gard it approvingly, considered as lit
erary production. But it may be pas
sionatc and unjust letter. 1t may be I'M
reasonable and untrue. You may bitter
i regret the moments when your hand
obcyed the mineral bclcSt OF yolr mind
You have heard of the physicians pre-
scription about the cucumber: to peel it
carefully, slice ii tender, be gingeriy with
your vinegar and plenteous with the oil,
sprinkle the pepper. brown or red, over
it-and then fling the mess out of the
window. So when You sit down to your
letter, my dear and slightly excited friend |
pile up your invectives, accumulate your
be caustic and cutting in your
phrase; but just before you post it give
thought to the ethics ola postage stamp
light your pipe with it, and save your
money!
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-05-15

The admission fee in Glass A. which entities
the m"inhcr to certificate Tor ~ 900 ranges
from - to So Tor persons between the ages of
- and u wears. The anu;lal dues in this
class. are int -: payable Sc!ni-annually on
LIST oiJulH and january. in each YEAR The
death assessment in this class, ranges from
:! 1" - hcc0rdii" to age and cannot be more
than the fixed rates.
In Glass b. the admission fee ranges from IS
to SIC. for persons between the ages of Is and
IS years The annual dues are s. payable
scnli-innua1y. Tie death assessment in this
class ranges from - to 50, and cannot be
more. Members Of this class hold certificates
mr. "a
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-05-15

Is 1t is little singular ii should be
SO, but you will find by listening to the
funeral sermon that the man who gave
literally to the church always carries
with him out OF the world all the cardi-
nal and most of the minor virtues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03

Edison. getting little tired Of the slow work
OF achieving an electric substitute for gas, has
now turned his mind to the Invention OF an
electric motor, by which he proposes TO run an
engine By means Of electricity. His idea Is to
Charge the rails OF the road with powerful cur
rent generated by dynamo machines run by
water power or steam. The rails will form an
open circuit as does the wire that enters a tele-
graph station The latter Is closed by being
connected With the ground and the electricity
passes through freely. In the former the circuit
Is closed as soon as the wheels Of the engine are
placed upon them. Then the electricity passes
from the wheels up into a dynamo machine set
In the body OF the engine AS soon as this
machine is charged with electricity its armature
reyolves rapidly in the field OF force By SIM
pie system OF cog wheels this motion is to be
transferred to the driving wheels. To stop the
engine, 1t will simply be necessary, the inventor
says, to cut off the current The plan does not
appear 70 be very practical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03

Inc republican Senators In their caucus Sat.
uruay aIe reported to have expressed them.
seises In favor Of cooperating with what is
Understood to be the purpose OF the democratic
.eloers 70 bring about a final adjournment OF
- -uo present session Of Congress by June LIST.
No aeuon' however. was taken In the matter.
90 .ue caucus was held only to exchange views
on inc appointment question. Some OF the re-
puoncan members OF the House do not seem to
share the belief that an adjournment can he
reached by the 1st OF June. IL Is probable thew
think IL Will be a good piece a campaton
policy to keep the democratic Congress In ses-
sion as long as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03

Inere Is no longer any theory upon which to
hang hope OF the safety Of the British train
ng-ship Ataianta- II is ninety-two days since
she LEFT port, and she has been overdue In Eng
land since the Goth OF March. The most liberal
Calculations OF delays by adverse winds would
have brought her within sight OF some of the
tracks Of vessels ere this. Had she been aloat
under jury masts, as many hoped and believed,
She must have been sighted by somebody in her
urntlnga IL begins to look as If vessel, crew
and all on board went down, perhaps In
twtnkling, and that the sea will not even give
up enough OF its dead to settle the doubts and
end the suspense of thousands who have watch
ed so anxiously for some token Of the missing
snip. Science has made as much progress In
navigation as in other fields, but IL is still only
1eeole where the ocean asserts its power
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03

Mr.. Garfield complained In the House on Sat
urday that great injustice had been done him
by the frequently published newspaper para
graphs calling him 1.-the champion of the wood
pulp monopoliSts," and saying that were he to
withdraw his opposition the restoration OF
woOd-pulp TO the free list. where it properly be-
longs, would be accomplished in few days"
Since what transpires in committees cannot al
ways be accurately known TO the public, it is
possible that the language used by some OF the
newspapers in this case has been little strong
er than the exact facts would warrant. At the
same time, however, even Mr.. Gar1el1's warmest
friends who are In favor of the adjustment of
an oppressive tariff which produces liter
ally nothing for the government, yet
which, in many cases practically amounts
to a tax upon knowledge, will pretend
that his diSayOwal and explanation are as
complete and clear as they could be, and as IN
der the circumstances, they ought to be made.
1t true that he says he has been and Is will
Ing to have the subject brought into the House
as Ia separate measure; but when asked squarely
by colleague whether he Is in favor of or OPP
posed to tree paper, he only replied that he is
and has been willing to reduce the duty on
paper and the materials of its manufacture as
low as it can can possibly be reduced ,cithom
Ce'trO@iHq or Gripping the induGtries nth
4-hich IL IS connected. Beyond that" he boldly
added, Il am not willing to go on any account
Or under any pressure from any quarter"
The gist Of the whole thing lies in the words
v have taken the liberty OF printing In itac. In
tie language of the immortal Jack Bunsby, 1.-THE
hearings OF this observation lays In the applica-
ton on it," 1t leaves open a door wide enough
TO drive through not only coach and four but
an Illuminated menagerie procession,-eleph-
ants, eamels, temple of liberty and all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03

The great increase In the cost OF paper has
compelled newspapers all over the country to
advance their prices. The Baltimore Gazette,
lately published for one cent, has advanced to
TWO cents for single copy and ten cents per
week II Is stated that the ways and means
committee have decided 10 report a bill making
a lew changes In the tariff, and, for one thing.
reducing or aboliShing the duty ON wood pulp.
Ine sooner they act on this conclusion the bet
Ter Ii they want 10 make their peace With the
newspaper reading public, who do not relish
having 10 pay an increased price for their news
for the benefit OF the printing paper monopo-
lists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03
FOR RENT AND SALE.

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II room BkICk HOUSE. with modern improve
ments- Price sis per month FOR REST-l2Q9
Rhode Island ave w, near iowa Circle Q ne~
ten room RESIDENCE, with all modern convent
enees Price $50 per month. FOR RENT-l7l9
Rhode Island ave. NV, handsome fifteen room
RESIDENCE. with all improvements. FOR RENT
f1lo 18th st. NV, ten-room Brick DWELLING
tear Massachusetts, ave. Price $50 per month.
FOR RENT-725 &th st. ne, small Brick HOUSE
containing six rooms Price $40 per month FOR
RENT-117 9th 81. ne. a ten room FRAME with
gas and water. Price S25 per month FOR RENT
S26 II ST. NE, small six room BRICK on the linz,
Of Columbia railroad Price Sl2 per month
THOS. J. FISHER & CO.,
myl 1928 F street NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03

The Cincinnati Commercial has Joined the
Ranks OF the kckers against Grant. 1t says the
republican party IS not in condition to be
handicapped at Chicago With the third term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03

THE STAR is connected with the wires of the Ms
eonA Telephone Exchange and with the Western
Union Telephone Exchange. Both these agencies
can therefore be awaited Of In sending to THE STAR
advertisements, orders for the paper to be served
news, or any information, at any hour of the day
free Of charge These facilities are a great conye-
nienoe. and win be appreciated by the customers OF
TIN STAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.

OFFICE A. A. @. 8,
WASHINGTON ARSENAL, d. O., April 90 1880.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, subject to
tisement attached, win be received at this office.
until IL O'Clock, noon, on THURSDAY, MAY 20,
in presence of bidders. for furnishing and deliver
ing the Fresh Beef required by the subsistence De-
troops therest, during the fiscal year commencing
July LIST, 1880.
strued to involve the United States in any obliga
ton for payment in excess Of the appropriation
granted by Congress for the purpose. Proposals
must be enclosed in sealed envelopes, marked
Proposals for Fresh Beef" and addressed to the
undersigned. The Government reserves the right
to reject any all proposals.
Information to conditions, quality of Beef.
payment, amount of bond, &C., can be obtained by
application to this office.
E. B. HUBBARD,
my3,4, 1919 LIST Lieut., I'd Art, AIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03


tics at the Harrisburg convention the other day
seems to have created general feeling of dis
gust among Pennsylvania democrats and they
are calling loudly for its suppression. Some OF
the most notorious thieves and GU Threats of
Philadelphia and PittSburg were prominent
actors on the floor OF the convention, and in
order to help their side they did not hesitate to
break head. They were boiSterouS unruly,
Insulting and offensive, and their presence and
conduct have put blot upon the whole party
In that state. The democratic leaders feel this.
and hence their expressed determination to rid
the party of this element, or at least to force
1t back among the rear ranks. II this determi-
nation Is carried out the display OF ruffianism
at Harrisburg will have accomplished a good
work. In the large cities OF the country 1t is a
well known fact that the thieves thrive upon
politics. They care nothing whatever Tor polit-
tcal principles, and serve either one party or
the other as Is best for their personal interests
They are ready to stuff ballot-box or cut a
throat to help along the candidate who In turn
will help them, and candidates who are willing
10 Wln Dy such aid are numerous The only
way to break up such disgraceful trading In
politics with the disreputable classes is for the
decent party leaders to combine against 1t.
The confidence with which Speaker Randall
mated on the first ballot at Cincinnati Will 60
great ways towards convincing people that
there Is more In the T1den boom than is gener-
ally reported. Mr.. Randall has the reputation
OF being long-heade politician, and he would
not DE likely TO make such positive declarations
about Tflden unless he had a basis for them
The fact, too, that T1lden usually achieves
what he sets out for In politics tends to confirm
Mr.. Randall's prediction. 1t was said that the
''sage OF Gramercy Park would be beaten In
New York. but he quietly pOcketed the delega-
ton without any trouble. 1t was then claimed
that he would be crushed In Pennsylvania, but
the convention did not hurt him any. The New
York Sun, his personal organ, says that out OF
the Is delegates from Pennsylvania Tflden has
S2 certain, 40 almost certain, and 80 probable.
The SIMS statistics may be colored by its de-
cfded inclination TO shine for Tilden. but there
Is no doubt that the TildeniteS feel a good deal
elated over the result of their Pennsylvania
canvass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-03
ICE CREAM.

WANTED-GENTS CLOTHES to make and
regain; Boys Clothes cut and made 10 nea.
work Srf and satisfaction assured. Low Charges.
l923 Penpsylyania ave. spSO- SIS
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-06-03
A HIou THING ABOUT EDITORS.

Editors are usually wealthy, the man
with the sample case remarked.
Yes, said, they are familiar with all
the phrases Of the money maket; they
write shout millions as ordinary men talk
about dollars; they know how TO pay tho
national debt they buld railroads; they
organize mining aud magnificent trans.
portalion companies with fabulous cspIlsl,
they declare war without consulting the
RothschiIds, and II all tho banks ln the
world were 10 fail tomorrow, the edi-
tors wouldn't be a cent poorer than they
are to-day. Yes, they are rich. They
associate with moneycd clssseS, they sit
down at The table with kings, and some.
times, IN luckIer, happier moments, with
aces; II you want to borrow money, go to
the editor, be viii turn TO bis advertising
columns and tell you where you can Dor.
row Il. Ifyou bavo mouey to loan, ralh.
or than see you suffer, he viii borrow II
Of you himself Kiehf lie knows the
secrets Of the moneySd rings be divuIges
The plans and schemes Of the heavy oper.
stors 10 tho people he roars hlmselfloud.
er than the bulls and growls among the
besrs; bic voice 10 heard 10 the temple Of
the money changers, asking Tor money;
be wafbes bis llttle ronbdalay out on The
cnrbstone, ia melancholy minor key,
when he doesn't get 1t Oh yea, the edi.
tore are Itch. When yon want to spend
ali The money you have 10 the wide world
10 70 your lawyer; when you want some
thing doae for nothing, bIe you 10 your
Newspaper efiise Then when you want
- send some man TO congress. ssud your
lawyer, because you can get along With.
0nt him
lptu.ed and profound, impressive
silence iiiled tbe csr llk dfesm ~ peace.
! l.rksd around upon nY aadieuee.
! pa. asleep = fBarlingtos iiswkeye
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-06-03
\ CUNNING DlRD,

Some years ago | was overlooking 5
penguin rookery, as II Is called, at the
Falklands, and watched the goiugs on OF
the numerous colony below me. Ii was
breeding season, and the birds were sit.
ting on their eggs on the bare earth,
with hardly walking room between them.
Among the birds stepped pretty sheeih.
bill with quiet jaunty stride, picking
what he oonld, and apparently perfectly
indifferent TO the motions OF tho pen.
gums, who drove at him with their beaka
as be passed, but never struck him.
saw him pass and repass ono bird, always
just out Of reach, til the bird could stand
il no longer, but reached OF her nest an
inch TO strike him; he was still out Of
reach and busy with something, apparent.
ly not noticing tho pengnin; she reached
further, he crossed her again, still Just out
of reach, and this went on till hs had
drawn her about two feet from tho neat
then with one stride be was beside tho
egg, had punched a hole, and was slipping
the contents before tho slow penguin
could turn and hop back to save It; hc
again led her away by the same maneu-
vre, and increased tho hole and got a
greater part; third time he led her or
and was eating the egg, whom he was
driven right away by another penguin,
who was wandering at liberty, the mate.
| suppose being on turn on the egg. The
proceeding on the part Of the sheelh bin
was perfect trap for the poor foolish old
penguin .- Nature.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-06-03
Ho~ TO us .r,,sssru,.

A Nermout teacher says Who are ne
boss that supoeed 10 lhs wetia9 TA.s ny
young ftiseds, lssvery lmpogisnt qaas.
lien iof loa 70 answer shall An.wsr
+ q ios loa, As you aud ate strangers.
let ne SAY, have had thousands 81 bo1s
ahdeF ms care az teacher, and that
know who sae6eel in AL the noblef
walks oi lite, have watched these sus.
cessfal boys 10 tha schoolroom, ID tbs
store, Ia college, on TIE farm every.
where. One trslt ot character Is possess
ed By Al q ibtm 10 greater OF isss de.
greo namely, they Ali have srea, powers
.ol concentration Whatever they do they
90 With All ,teiy might Is a lesson 70 be
learned, tbey bdae al the power OF their
mind 20 tho task until It IL mastered,
They do not aliow their hands 20 wander
on, now apou this subject aud thea apou
that but with au iron will aud an M.
conqaersble determination, they give the
task 70 bo performed, whether ~ lho
head or the hand. undivided sud elose
attention TN the work is douo.
This power of ooneenu alton {. the SEQ.
ret Of one scholars success over another
~ ,be samc class, How you study is OF
tsr greater Importance than whsl or
bow much you study have Ia my
mind now several OF my old scholars who
are eminent as lawyers, physicians, min
istcrs OF The gospel, civil engineers, bulld.
ers, merchants, farmers All o. whom vera
noted in school for their undivided aud
close attention 10 be done, either at their
desks 10 preparing their lessons or IN
their class room at recitation romon.'
Der one Of these boys Ia particular, al.
though Il Is nearly thirty years since be
was student at my school can see
him new at bis desk, working at dIhl.
cult problem Ia algebra or arithmetic, or
trying TO translate a sentence 10 Latin or
Greek. II mailered not what the study
was he always entered upon Il with tho
same resoluto determination 10 master Il
At the least possible time, he seemed 10
bring bis whole body as well as all tho
powers OH mind TO the accomplishment
of his task
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-06-03
yoa tell ihs gentleman where y0a are 80
laK, Aaadl

Three ministers -, in The pulpit Of Al
East Liberty ebSrch ou Sapdsy evening
a Using artist who has a comfortable
stadio--li studios are ever comiousbls 20
On a street ruhning from Wsier TO 1Abef-
81, who Il one OF the worker, in said
ehaFsh, walked brsvely 70 The pulpit be-
fore service aud gave one ot The mimic
iers . notce 70 read before benedicllon
The sgryices we're about being closed
when Ihe Young aglisi went forward C
Femlad iho minister lhsl be mnst not los-
got toe notice Of the temperance meeting
down towa. The minister begged par
don ior bis remisness, took the Sip Of pa,
per from bis vest pocket. read IL looked
dszed, rubbed bis eyes, then smiled,
Then passed Il 10 the other brother miuis.
ter, he smiled. Then be passed Il to
the other minister aud be smiled Then
they all smiled. Then No. remarked
that be wonId IKE 10 speak to the artist.
The artist advanced 10 the pulpit, tecciy.
ed The notice, looked st II, eolored very
red, and looked n II be would Ike to
jump through The window. Tie bad civ.
en- the ministers notice OF the temper
anee meeting which read something ike
this:
DEAR JoHN Il am so sorry | can't let
you come 70 sec meas frequently as usual,
but papa aud mamma think ought not to
see even my dcsr friends during The Len.
ton season. lt's sawfully disagfeeable, H.
not positively cruel; but then you know
we Eplscopslisns can't 40 back on Lent.
shall see you oliener, hope, when the
holy season has gone where the woodbine
lwineth.
Yours, with friendship,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-06-03

The desire Of an energetic honsskeeps,
TO have her work done at an early hour In
the morning often causes her 70 leave one
of the most important ilems OF uestness
aAdons The mos, sFeetusi purifying OF
beds sud bedclolbes esbHot take pItee II
sessonsble iime ia not allowed for the
free circulation OF pare air to remove sll
lmpari,ies which hsvs collected during
sbe koun q slumber. At least lwo or
three hours should be allowed for tue
complete removal Of atoms Of Insensible
pFespirslion which are absorbed by The
bed svsty day this airing sbould be done
and occasionally bedding cousiaBlly used
should Be carried Into the open cir, aud +,
when practical leit exposed 70 lhe suu
aud wisd ios bali day.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-06-03

John said clergy man 10 bis man. 500
should become . teetolAIet; yon hare
been drinking AgAin to day DO you
ever take drop yourself, miBisterY ies,
John but you nast look 81 your eifeum.
stances and Niue. Very true, sir, sSys
John; bul tell Inc how he streets 81 Jer.
usaieFn were kept cleaup No, John,
esnnot tel yoa that Well sir Il was
jasl because every one kept biA ain door
clear.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-06-03

DO not contradict 10 making oor
rgc1iou saY, | beg f0af pardon, Vat had
4n impression Il was 20 aud 20. BE care
fui 10 eou,radiciipg, a. you may be wrong
y0uhe1.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-06-03

10 not make prsienes 81 genfilitY,
nor parade The fact that yoa sre de.
Feesdant VI any notsblc family You
mast pass for jasl what you ar, ant
musi stand on g0af merit.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-06-03
Now Is TIE TIME
10 Esl thoss
Old Clothes Colored

And Cleaned up for Summer Wear.
Il wlh mtks ttsm ieak - ssil as 6s~ ah6 save
ssying. He SHAH ssnd tat nrafls ssssy ussk
Aerane ths spFsnK Al csaers N8vtntsd sasl
sz& gaaffantse = klVs satixiae sa4 ufeAsss
sAQala bs FrREs.s before dtibs. kat eosis Fsnts
ase eghsf glots e2n - ayss siihoHt.
DIX. slMoABs,
gqz1akl osAss.
nasshssAss. ". AFsa fstk. .IsF@ tf,f
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-06-17

DR.. Days Stomach and Nerve
Tonic is the best remedy in use for
poor appetite, weakness and trembl-
ing in the stomach, pain after eating,
heartburn, soreness and gnawing
pains in the stomach, nervousness
when tired, constipation and other
diseases of the bowels arising from
poor digestion. One bottle lasts
nearly three weeks. Price Sl.00
DR.. Days Cure for Headache is
the only remedy known that will stop
an attack OF sick or nervous head
ache in its commencement; only
three or four doses, half an hour
apart, are necessary. Price so cents
Il bottle.
DIR. Days Standard Cough Syrup
will cure a cough with fewer doses
than any medicine in use. Price so
cents a bottle.
DR.. Days Ear Drops will give
the greatest relief in neuralgia of the
face and will cure car-ache imlnedi-
ately. Price % cents Il bottle. Ask
your druggist OF storekeeper for these
medicines. Manufactured by ID. b.
Day, NJ. D., Ridgway, Pa.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1880-06-17
ESTATE NOTICE.

I Nstate of Francis Xaverius Buch@
L heit, late of Benzinger township,
Elk county, deceased. Notice is here
by given that letters testamentary have
been granted to the undersigned, upon
the above named estate. All persons
indebted to the said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment. and
those having legal claims against the
same to present them, without delay in
proper order, for settlement.
JOSEPH GOETZ i1Aoou'0ie'