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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12
THE EARTH DRYING UP.
A Startling Statement About the Scarcity
of water.

There is abundant evidence that the
amount of water oil the surface of the earth has
been steadily diminishing for many thousands of
years. No one doubts that there was n time when
the Caspian Sea communicated with the Black Sea,
and when the Mediterranean covered the greater
part Of the Desert of Saraha. In fact, gcologists
tell us that at one period the whole of the earth
was covered by water, and the fact that continents
of dry land now exist is proof that there is less
water on our globe now than there was in its in
fancy. This diminution of our supply of water is
going on at the present day at rate so rapid rs to
he clearly appreCiable The rivers and smaller
streams of our Atlantic States are visby smaller
than they were twenty-five years ngo. Country
brooks in which men now living were accustomed
to fish and bathe in their boyhoOd,hav in many
cases totally disappeared, not through any act of
man, but solely in consequence of the failure of
the springs and rains which once fed
them. The level Of the great lakes is
falling year by year. There are many piers
on the shores of lakeside cities which vessels
once approached with ease, but which
now hardly reach to the edge of the water Har-
bors are everywhere growing shallower. This is
not due to the gradual deposit of earth brought
down by rivers or of refuse from city sewers The
harbor of Toronto has grown shallow in spite of
the fact that 1t has been dredged out so that the
bottom rock has been reached, and all the dredg-
ing that can be done to the harbor of New York
will not permanently deepen It, The growing
shnllowness of the Hudson is more evident above
Albany than II Is In the tide-water region, and,
like the outlet Of Lake Champain which was once
navgable by Indian canoes at all seasons, the UP.
per Hudson is now almost bare of water in many
places during the summer. In nll other parts of
the world there is the same steady decrease of
water in rivers and lakes, and the rainfall In Eu-
rope, where scientific observations are made, Is
manifestly less than II was at n period within
mans memory. What is becoming of our water =?
Obviously 1t is not disappearing through evapora-
tion, for in that case rains would give back what
ever water the atmosphere might absorb. We must
accept the theory that like the water of the moon,
our water is sinking into the earth's Interior
Neip York Times
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12
THE COMPARATIVE DECREE.

oh, grandma sits In her oaSen chair,
Aud In dies Bessie with tangled hairi
"Tm going TO be married, oh, grandmammaI
I'm going TO be married Ha, hal ha hat"
Oh, grandma smoothes out her apron-string;
DO you know, my dear, It's a solemn thlng?"
"'Tls s0lemner not to- grandmamma,
I'm going TO be married Ha, hal ha, hal"
Oh, grandma smoOthes ont her apron-strIng,
And gazes down on her wedding ring,
And gtlll she smiles as she drops a tear;
"'1'ls solemner not TO- Yes, my dear"
-Caied0o Tribune
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12
Notice to the Public.

The public are hereby cautioned against send
Ing ANY Money or Order. 90 NUNEz az CO.,
~ Nassau ST, New York city, as authorised by
NE Louisiana STATE Lottery Company 10 sen Us 97rE.
etS. Theydi6 HoodinD The country lGiul ROgus sir-
cuIRrs ptrpOrtnD 10 BE- Of The louisiana STUFF lot
tern Company, and are nrluduicntly representing
MemScires as hs Alcnts They have no authority from
MS Company 10 SCN It's Tickets and not Us dDItS
for any purpose. NJ 4. nj UIHIN,
Pres. Louisiana Stale Lottery Cb.
NEW ORLEANS La, July 4, 1881,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12
THE Smith 4 Egg0 Manufacturing Co.

LOCK box l705, BllIDGEPpkIl CONN.
Manufacturers OF specaltles In Light Hardwufe ana
Metallic Goods generally, Government and Glanl
PadOcls Sewing Machine Locks Piano Locks, Organ
Locksi the autOnlatosly made Giant SASH Chain,
peror TO every other and very much cheaper lnO
special pulley required) The Smith Eggo Manufac.
turing Co also gives special attention to the making of
estimates for the cost OF the manufacture Of patented
inventions and all the necessary tools and the mhnu
hItnrng OF the same on royalty. An communications
treated conhdontialy. my2l-STTh6m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12
The sn,ne OId Coon.

Republican papers in Pennsylvania still
use cuts Of the old Wing coon in their rejoicngs
oYor the party's victories.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12
NEW PUBLICATIONS.,
DIMpLE DoPP and OTHER STORIES. BY LA'
g. II. COOKE. illustrated. Boston James II.
fsoOd a. fto 1891

DIMPLE DOPP and OTHER STORIES. BY LAURA
3. H. COOKE illustrated Boston James X. Os-
good Co., 1881
There will not be published this year a
juvenile gif-book which will give more delight to
its old or young readers than this. The adyen-
lures through dreamland Of little
Dimple Dopp, Of the uncombed hair
mid pleasures and palaces, the mite-y prin-
cess in whose eyes he found favor, and her tiny
court make as dainty dish as was ever set be-
fore household king. The Cat Love is story
of two sisters one good and one "horrd," and how
each was tried severely at different times as house.
keeper to royal cat, and how the one who was
faithful in her care Of the Kitten became prin-
cess and lived in peace, &c. The third
story is that of Karl Kreger, the tangled-up boy,
whose snaris were taken out of him by the love Of
the sweet little mad whose grandfather, the or
gan grinder, kidnapped him and delivered him
over TO Gretchen, his subsequent mothor-in- law
Gretchen herself is n fine specimen OF motherly
tenderness These charming stories viii take any
old hard head out of the hum drum world and
treat him to beautiful dreams. The older the
reader the greater pleasure in being thus
spirited away from ones self and set down in the
goodly company of well.conductcd fairies, who
wear modern clothing instead of wings, ana do
the most sensible instead Of the most oxtravagant
things. Mrs Cookies story book cannot fail to spe.
cially please the District people here. to whom
she and her husband, the late ex-Gov-
ernor Henry d. Cooke, 30 long dispensed
the generous hospitalities Of their home. We
doubt not 1t will be the favorite among the book
gins for the holidays Indeed Mr.. Santa Claus is
said TO have ordered very large supply. Judging
from the highly nattering and critical notices in
the leading journals of the country, the book
seems likely to create for its gifted nuthoress a
national reputation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12

GOOD TIMES. BY DORA WHEELER. New York:
White & Stokes. Washington; Q. G. Pursell.
This will be a welcome book for the
holidays as 1t will be most desirable present to
children. Many of the pictures are unpaintcd
and will afford the little ones opportunity for
exercising their artistic tastes in coiorng.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12

adeIphla: ]. B. Lippncott & Co. WashingIOhi :
q. A. Whitaker.
This story is well told, and will hold the
attention of the reader from beginning to close.
Some of the characters are finely drawn, and
many of the picture are dramatically treated.
The title character is one Of peculiar interest,
with mental vigor and high aspirations, but
dwarfed in body and consequently an object of
repulson and aversion to those who meet him for
the first time, but which is changed to admiration
and regard as the beauty of his mind and charac-
ter Is unfolded
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12
HEALTH rs WEALTH.

On. E. c. VESTS NERYEAND BRAIN TREArMkkT.
specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, ConYulslons, Ners
Vois Headache, Mental Depression, Loss of Memory.
Spermatorrhosa, ImpOtenoyi Involuntary EmlHsionA
Premature Old Age, caused by over-eXertion, self
abuse, or roveT-indugence which leads TO misery de-
cay and death. one box will recent cases. Each
box contains one months treatment One dollar .
box six boxes for Ye dollars. Sent by mail pre-
paid receipt Of price. We guarantee six boxes To
cure any case With each oIdhr received by us for SIX
boxes, accompanied with Ave dollars, we Will send
the purchaser our written guarantee TO return tho
money N the treatment does not effect cure. Guar
antees issued by srOTr q CROMWELL, 450 Penn
sylvania avenue Washington, ID. O., Wholesale ana
retail agents orders by mall win receive prompt at
tention. oOlSly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12

THE WEARS PEOPLE. BY GEORGE MANvILLE
PENN, author Of 1.-THE Parson " Dumiord."
New York: G. p. Putnams Sons. Washington:
James s. Chapman.
This story is full of interest, and the
double-love tale that runs through 1t is true to
nature. The Vicar finally learns to drop his ex-
clusyeness and to know his people better and
Godfrey Trethick whom he has believed to be the
chief sinner in his flock, is the means of opening
his eyes to his proper duty The bad luck of Geof-
frey is finally overcome, and the chronicle ends
with his being prosperous mine owner
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12
SPANISH FAIRY TALES.

SPANISH FAIRY TALES. BY FERSAs CABEI..
LERo. Translated by J. II. Ingram. Philadel.
phia J. u. Lippincott & Co. Washington: g. C.
Pursell.
Though the majority of these tales are
foundedupon the legends of the Spanish Peninsula,
there are some that will DO recognized as trans
planted from q foreign soil The stories are, how
ever, so thoroughly naturalized that they may be
fairly deemed typical Spanish. They are all most
pleasantly told, and will prove highly attractive
to the young, and the book will be most appro-
pirate gift to children during the coming holiday
season.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12

N'N
RICE New York: q. 7. Putnam's Sons, Wash
ington: James j. Chapman
The history of the apprentice, the mer-
chant, and the subsequent Lord Mayor of London
is resented in this book with great care, the au-
thors having diligently examined all that was at
tanabe in regard to this remarkable and successful
man of the fourteenth century The legend OF
the cat is treated at length, and though secuted
as improbable and merely traditionary by many
able writers, the present authors are inclined to
credit its probability. The life of Wilmington Is u
lesson to the young of what can be accomplished
by steady persistence and by upright dealing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12

WE notice that Tom Dick. and Harry are now
appearing with their grandhthers recipes for
Coughs, etc, and seeking fortune through adveT-
Using, but the people know the value Of Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup, and will take no other
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12

Every class of Securities Bought and Sold on Com
mission ia San Francisco, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York. Boston, and Washington. Orders exc.
cutcd the New York Stock Exchange at ono
eighth OF one per cent. commission. Private and d.
rect telegraph wires TO Baltimore. Philadelphia, New
York and Boston, through which orders are executed
on the Stock Exchanges In those cities and reported
back promptly. Quotations Of Stocks and Bondg
and Information regarding the markets received
through wires instantly direct from the New YORK
stock Exchange.
Orders In Cotton, Grain. and Provisions esecu,ed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12


The handsomest dress socks are Of black silk
wrought with black In dots on the instop; these
are not the spun silk which are made Of cardings
but are Of Italian silk oflong threads other black
silk dress socks have small figures embroidered on
them in gay Colors DrRb, mode, aud tam -COlored
socks are also fashionable in solid colOrs and in
narrow stripes around the foot very deep garnet
or dark blue that is almost black is chosen In pre-
ference to brighter color for the ribbed silk socks
that ladies now knit as gils 10 gentlemen. Most
luxurious socks Of camel's.hHir are imported In
drab and fwn cOors, with white silk heels and
toes. Babrlggdns are shown in all the stylish
plain colors and in narrow stripes.
HASDKEBCluEFs
SILK hundkerchiels TO be thrust in the overcoat
breast pocket are of dark blue or red, with broad
hem regularly hem stitched. There are also new
pocket handkerchieB with ombre silk centre ANA
the hem in contrasting color dotted with white.
The japanese blue silk handkerchief, with quaint
whiLe lgures are still STYLISH aud Others Of pOngee
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12

New Orleans, Ia,
or N. a. DAUPIIIN.
No. 2I2 broadway, New York.
or !. II. IORBACGI,
COS Fourteenth street, n. W..
Washington. ID. q.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12

Hammered gold combined with platina is fash
ionable for scarf-pins and linked sleeve buttons
worn by gentlemen These come in large round
ball heads for scars and in oval shaped buttons
White cnameled studs are pdsse, and the single
large stud described above is most used The
collar. button is an important piece, and may be
plain gold or valuable stone. New scarf-pins
have Hn animals head, perhaps Of Labrador spar,
or else of gold with jeweed eyes. The plaque
pins nrc still worn.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05
PREACHING 10 kCNdTICS.

A CLERGYMAN in Jacksonville, ILL.,, was
ont of field. and, hearing that there was
no preaching in the asylum in that city,
sought the opportunity to dispense the
rospel there. At his first service he was
very much gratified to observe the close
attention that one of the patients gave
TO his sermon, and he went away and
told some of MS friends that he had
found very hopeful field Of labor in
the ASYLUM, which hal been neglected
too long.
The next Sunday he noticed the same
intent expression on the face of this
hopeful listener. Again, tho next Sun
day. the man gave eager attention. In
the sermon the old story had been re-
lated about Hindoo women casting their
children into the Ganges. The minister
sought an opportunity at the close OF
tbs service tor a personal conversation
with his eager listener. The patient
grasped his hand warmly, and said, u
couldn't help thinking while you were
telling that story that it was a great pity
your mother didn't chick you into the
river when you were baby"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05
TIE BIGGEST FOOL,

A letter was received in New Orleans
directed "to the Biggest Fool in New
Orleans" The Postmaster was absent,
and on his return one of the youngest
clerks in the office informed him of the
letter. "And what became Of it?" in
quircd the Postmaster. "Why," re-
piled the clerk, 81 did not know who
the biggest fool in New Orleans was,
and so I opened the letter myself "
"And what did You find in it ?" inquired
the Postmaster. why" responded
the clerk, "nothing but the words,
Thou art the man 7"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05
4 MOTSFP.c RDY,

~ tu6Ic Vtcallt pace III tniS DstiR
which could fill ?" was the inquiry of
boy, as,Hlth q glowing chesk, hs
stood before the President. .s
"Thers is none,' was the reply.
Were you told that you might obtain
situation here? Who recommended
you?" -s g .tl- .-.. BE-
"No ono recommended me-" was the
answer 81 only thought 1 would
see"
There was straightforwarlness i'll
the manner, and honest determination
p the .counienance of the lad which
pleased the man of business, and in
duccd him TO continue the conversation.
He said: "You must have friends who
could aid you in situation; have you
advised with them"
| The quick flash of the deep blue eyes
was quenched i'll the underlying wave OF
sadness,as'h said, though half musins-
~, "Afy mother said it was useless to
try without friends ;" then, recollectinG
himself. he apologEed for the Interrupt
ton, and WIS about to Withdraw, when
the gentleman detained him by asking
him why be did not stay at school
another year or two, and then enter into
business life.
"Ihave no time" was the instant re-
ply, ''but study at home and keep up
with the other boys"
"Then you have n place already ?"
said tho interrogation. "Why did you
leave it?"
at have not left it," answered the boy
! quietly.
| "Yes, but Won wish to leave it. What
is the matter?"
For al instant the child hesitated );
then he replied, with half-reluctant
frankness, II must do more for my
mother"
Brave words! talisman of success any
where, everywhere. They sank into the
heart of the listener and recalled the
forgotten past. Grasping the hand Of
the astonished boy, he said, with IA
quivering voice:
MY good boy, what is your name?
You shall fill the first vacancy that oc-
curs in the bank. If, in the meantime,
you need friend, come to me. But
give me your confidence. Why do you
wish to do more for your mother?'
Tears filed the boys eyes as he re-
Piled:
my father Is dead, and my sisters
and brothers are dead, and mother and
| are left to help each other, but she is
rot strong and 1 want to take care of
her. 1t will please her that you have
been SO kind. and am much obliged to
you.'
So saying the boy left, little dreaming
that his own nobleness OF character had
been as a bright glance of sunshine to
the busy world he had so trembllngly
entered
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05
THE CORRUPT STAGE.
Let it he granted that it is as rro

Let it he granted that it is as proper
to listen - Mr. Booths wonderful ren-
,iition; vi /" OtiellO as to Read Shak-
speare's great drama st home. 1t
would he another thing altogether II
AIR. Booths cmsllmmate ability were
welded to shameful immOrahues OF
life: if his shining histrionic triumphs
were put TO the base service Of gliding
the grosscst crimes against social purity.
An actress may display pre- eminent
abilities on the stage but suppose her
private life has been notoriously in
famous. and that shc gives no sign Of q
better mind. Can any man or wolreti
who cares anything for the purity Of So
cisl life consent, in good conscieices and
in consistency 70 I've Of those who wor-
shin at the shrine Of such an artist ?
Does not he or she who sits in such an
audience breathe tainted atmosphere
No one is more dangerous enemy
to all that is sweet and good in human
life than the ono who lends to impurity
the sanction of splendid talents. IF the
American thoater is to drop to the moral
level Of The Comedie Francois, Christian
America will certainly have no further
use for it, Shall pure men or virtuou9
women consent to be seen III tho audi
ence which is gathered for the apotheosis
Of Aspasia GOOD COmDdnU
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05
a TEIERS LONG NOSE.

Lyon q. Tyler, a son of President
John Tyler, writes from Memphis. where
he lives, giving several anecddIes Of his
father in addition to those that reOautly
appeared in the ANaAae AoseAly. Mr..
Tyler had a remarkably Tong nose.
Journeying on one occasion to WASH
ington, to perform his duties as Con-
gresham, Mr.. Tyler observed in the
same Conveyance with himself, among
other occupants, Ittls man Of an ap-
pearance entirely N contrast with his
own and sufficient to attract any ones
attention. He was short and dumpy
and had nose small, stumpy and very
much turned up. When . few miles
from their destination some one re-
marked that they must lie near Wash
ington. eyes," said this little man,
snufing facetiously at tho air, II can
smell it, "Sir," said Mr.. Tyler, rising
from1uinuu1apAqsakin with an awful
solemnity, While With one hand he
rubbed pose; ''~hy, sir. If you can
smell Wasi 1tsuul1nJR14 my
nose must be there alraday. sss s.s
DIR. J. A. H. MURRAY, Scotchman,
is preparing new English dichdnafy,
which is to be five times rs large as Web
ster's, bat this sad announcement is par
TALLY offset by the fact that the work
will not he completed for ten years.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05
YHAT THE, STARS TEACH.

One Sunday night we were sitting ont
in,the moonlight, unusually silent, al
most sad. Suddenly some one-a poetic
looking mn with . gentle, lovely face
said, in a low voice, "Did you ever
think of the beautiful lesson the stars
teach us" We gave a vague, appre-
ciative murmur, but some soulless clod
said, ono; what is it?" GLOW to
wink" he answered, with sad, sweet
voice.-Burdette.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05
THE Peep IA IN ALASKA

One of the most remarkable traits Of
this peculiar people in Alaska is their
aversion to salt. which they will not eat
in any form. I have seen them, when
offered achoice piece of corned-beef on
the vessSl taste II, and, on finding that
it had been sa1ted, spit out the mouth
full with . yry face and throw the re-
maindef on the deck with disgust. No
matter how putrid whale or seal may
he they eat it, raw and unseasoned, with
ov ,dent relish.-New York Herald letter..
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05
Worcester Mass. SFH.I
Nothing on Earth so Good

Certainly a strong opinion, said one OF our
reporters to whom the following was detailed
hy Mr.. Henry Kaschop, with Mr.. George +.
Miller, AS Main St, this city: suffered
so badly with rheumatism in my leg last
winter that was unable 20 attend to my
work, being completely helpless. heard OF
which / felt greatly relieved With the use
of the second bottle was completely cured.
In NV estimation there is nothing on earth
so good forfheumatias, - So Jacobs Oil. II
actSikeA charm. e. 80
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05
Fees Of Doctors.

The fee OF doctors is an item that very
many persons ars interested in just at pres
emf. We believe the schcdulefor visits il
$500, which w,uld tax man confined to his
bed for a year, and in need OF a-daily visit
over - COCA year for medical atiendanc.
alone. And one single bottle of Hop Bitters
taken in time would save the 1908 and all
the years sickness
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05
SN1KE AND FROG.

Many years ago, while in Ceylon, 1
lived in house in "Slave Island" raised
on a high platform. The steps up to
the door had become lcosened, and be-
hind them colony of frogs had estab-
lished themselves. One morning 1
watched O snake Ia cobra) creep up, in
sert its head into crack, and seize q
frog, which he then and there swallowed
But the crack that admitted the thin flat
head and neck of the ophidian would not
permit of the same being withdrawn
when the neck was swollen with the ad-
dition of the frog inside it. The snake
tugged and struggled, but in vain, and
after series of futile attempts disgorged
It's prey and withdrew its head. But the
sight was too tantalizing. Again the
head was inserted in the crack and the
coveted morsel swallowed, and again the
vain struggles to withdraw were re-
ncwed. 1 saw this repeated several
times, till, gaining wisdom by expert
ence, the snake seized the frog by one
leg, withdrew it from its coigne OF want
age, and swallowed it outside.
IT is the poorest way to get mp in the
world to be continually down in the
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05

WISHING to pay his friend n compli-
ment, a gentleman remarked: 81 hear
you have a very industrious wife,"
eyes, replied the friend, with melan-
choly smile, "she is never idle. She al
ways finds something for me to do"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05

The season for brilliant entertain
ments is at hand, and exposure to win
try weather will result in bad colds and
coughs, which can be cured by Cous-
sens Honey of Tar, the best remedy for
coughs, and all diseases of the throat and
lungs. Price 5Oc. For sale by all drug.
gists.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1881-03-05
A ross Baby.

Nothing. j. so conducive to a mans re-
naming abachelory rs stopping for one night
at the House Of 4 married friend and being
kept awake f6r hve or six hours by the cry
ing of a cross baby. ALI cross and crying
babies need only Hop Bitters to make them
well and smiling. Young man, remember
this Traveller.