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Where Were You

Where were you last Sunday? "At
home, not feeling very WE'LL" Did you
ever close up your store, and, by way
Of explanation, stick up notice: De-
talned at home by headache" and why
not, pray?
Visitors came in, and I could not
leave them" All Would you con-
tinue in your service young man who
should offer you like excuse for staying
away from your store on Monday even
ing? And when you stand before the
bar of God, and the Judge asks you why
you did not 60 to His sanctuary more, will
you look him in the face and say, Oh, we
had company p
" 1t looked like rain indeed, it had
begun to sprinkle Did it Had it?
Would the aspect have kept you away
from market or store? Indeed, have
you not been known to 90 to a concert
or dancing party in the midst Of what
might have been the beginning Of anoth-
er deluge? Is it not time an umbrella
was invented that would protect church
members from the rain on Sunday
/ went to hear Rev. DR.. Boanerges.
And so the Athenians Of st. Paul's time
are not dead yet, but there are some who
spend their time in nothing else but to
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Johns Faith.

Mr. Sturgeon, the good London min
lister, tells about boy in Edinburgh who
was particularly anxious that his sister
should read the Bible
Why is it, John, that you think SO
much about this matter?" asked the
teacher.
go, sill" said John, "I am sure then
that she would find out about the Lord
Jesus Christ, and be saved. At the
next meeting will you not ask some one
to pray that my sister may begin at once
to read the Bible?'
e" Yes, John, certainly will" was the
reply.
At the next church meeting the teach
er told Johns request, though without
mentioning any name. In few mo-
ments, to his surprise, John left the
church.
" Strangel" thought the teacher. at
must tell him what rude thing it was to
go out of meeting
40, sir, said John, at did not intend
any rudeness. 1 was in haste to get
home. l thought how good it would be
to see my sister reading the Bible for the
first time
Sure enough, he did find her reading
the Bible, and what is more, the Holy
Spirit blessed the word to the salvation
of her soul.
"Ahl' writes Mr.. Spurgeon, if we
could bat trust God after that fashion
we should often see similar things &C
complished."
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-10-05
Dust on Your Glasses.

[ don't often put on my glasses to ex-
anime Katys work, but one morning
not long since I did so upon entering a
room she had been sweeping.
Did you forget to open the windows
when you swept, Katy?" 1 inquired ;
" this room is very dusty"
." / think there is dust on your glasses,
ma'am,' she said, modestly.
And sure enough, the eye glasses were
at fault, and not Katy. I rubbed them,
and every thing looked bright and clean,
the carpet like new, and Katy's face
said:
81 am glad it was the glasses, and not
me. this time"
This has taught me good lesson, I
said to myself upon leaving the room,
and one shall remember through life.
In the evening Katy came to me with
some kitchen trouble. The cook had
done so-and-so, and she had said so-and-
So When her story was finished 1 said,
smilingly:
There is dust on your glasses, Katy /;
rub it off, you will see better"
She understood me, and left the room.
told the incident to the children,
and 1t is quite common to hear them say
to each other:
40, there is dust on your glasses"
Sometimes | am referred to:
Mamma, Harry has dust on his glass
es; can't he rub it Off"
When | hear person criticising an
other, condemning, perhaps, course of
action he knows nothing about, drawing
differences prejudicial to the person or
persons, think right away, "There s
dust on your glasses rub it off," The
truth is everybody wears these very
same glasses, only the dust is little
thicker on some than on others, and needs
harder rubbing to get it off,
| said this to John one day. some little
matter arising that called forth the re-
mark There are some people I wish
would begin to rub. them said he.
There is Mr.. So-and-So, and Mrs. So
and-So they are always ready to pick
at some one, to slur, to hint don t
know, | don't like them"
think my son John has wee bit
on his glasses just now" He laughed
and asked:
What is body to do?"
keep your own well rubbed up, and
you will not know whether others need
it or not
~ will" he replied.
think, as family, we are all profit
ing by that little incident, and through
life will never forget the meaning Of
There's dust on your glasses. "-Ob-
server.
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The Stepping Stones.

A little girl was sent on an errand
one day to the neighboring village. Her
path lay through beautiful fields. On
her way she had to cross a wide but
shallow stream The bridge was long
way off, but there were firm, tried step
ping-stones all the way over.
30, am afraid !" said the child to a
lady who was passing.
But you see the stones, my child !;
they go all the way across"
1.-THE water is so wide - she said,
tearfully, looking across the stream.
Eyes; but it is very shallow. See
how easily l can cross it.
So carefully picking her way she went
quite over and then returned
Very timidly the little girl began to
cross.
" Just one step at time is all you
have to take, said her kind guide.
So one step followed another-the
first few were the hardest to lakeland
soon she was safe on the other shore,
smiling at her fears
at was not so hard, after all, " she
said, looking back on the watery way.
Just one step at a time brought us
over"
Remember this walk, dear, when
you have other hard things to do. Go
forward, and the way will look easier
and easier. When troubles come-as
they are almost sure to do in this world
don't look at the water before you,
but at the stepping-stones Jesus places
for your feet. The thing that we feared
very often does not come upon us, or if
if it does Jesus sends such comforts as
we never could have imagined. Here is
a strong, firm stepping-stone that has Of
ten saved me from sinking AS thy days
so shall thy strength be. "
There came many times in her after
life when Mary remembered that day s
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tell or hear of some new thing Is this
what the houses of God are for Is this
to make them gates of heaven?"
" l had an engagement that prevented
me from attending" You had? And
on Gods day you were immersed in bus
mess? Have you had advices that the
fourth commandment has been repealed {?
Surely it is safer and more profitable to
over-crowd Saturday
Men act the fool nowhere as in the
matters of religion. Here they expect
to get everything for nothing. Uncon-
scious of Gods presence, insensible to
his love, with positive disrelish to his
society, they would think themselves
terribly abused if informed that they will
not be permitted to spend an eternity
with him. 1t is fact, however. 1t is
the outcome of certain internal condi-
ton. 1t is not the reversal and the con-
verse of the life in the flesh
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Lynchburg passenger train, No. A, daily:
Leave Richmond at $50 A. M. arrive at Burke
vile at 11:35 A. M.
Train No. Al connects at Burkeville with A,
M. & o. r. r. for Farmville, Lynchburg, and all
points in the Southwest.
Trains Nos AZ and ~ connects at Sutherlin's
with NJ & S. N. G.. r. r. for Milton, N. c.
Train No As connects at Salisbury with w
N. G. r. X, for Asheville and all points in west
ern North Carolina.
Trains Nos. so, As and ~ connect at Air Line
Junction with A. q G. A. r. r. for all points
South and Southwest; and at Charlotte with c.
G. & A. r. K. for all points South, Southeast and
Southwest.
Train No 80 stops only at Jetersville, Drake'ss
Branch, Barksdale's, Danville, Greensboro and
Salisbury.
Trains from the above named points arrive IN
Richmond at AS P. NJ, 1888 A. NJ, and 7lS
pm
Pullman Palace Drawingroom and Sleeping
Cars run through on Train No. As from n YORK
and Richmond TO Atlanta, and from Greensboro
to Augusta and on Train No. AZ from Boston,
Mass, to Savannah Ga, ria. Richmond.
Tickets sold to all points south south east, anu
southwest, and baggage checked through,
No lay-over checks given on local tickets
A. POPE,
General Passenger Agent, Richmond, We
T. NJ. r. TALcoTT, General Superintendent
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FINE DRESS SHIRTS and NIGHT SHIRTS
MADE TO MEASURE A SPECIALITY.
NO FIT, NO SALE.

A good SHIRT, ready-made (unlaundried,)
$1.0o. We make a good SHIRT to measure
(unlaundried) for 81 .25. We make fine SHIRT
to measure (unlaundriedl for $3.50. We make
the BEST SHIRT to measure (unlaundried) for
S1.75. Extra per dozen for laundried, $3.50
Order printed blanks for self measurement
Will make you one on approval.
Our ONE-DOLLAR SHIRT IS THE BEST
SHIRT EVER MADE FOR THE PRICE
Sent by mail to any address for $1.l0, with
privilege of returning and money refunded if it
does not suit.
A large stock GENTS FURNISHING al.
ways on hand.
HENRY T. MILLER,
915 Main Street, Richmond.
oc 15-Iv
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The above rates include stage proportions
where necessary, but not omnibus transfer be-
tween Railway Depot and Luray Cave, Weyers'
Cave, or Hotel at White Sulphur Springs.
EXCURSION TICKETS will be on sale on
and after June LIST, good to return till October
3lst ]. c. DAME, So Agent,
Richmond Va
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TERMS CASH.

AL orders amounting to $40 or over will be
sent free Of freight charges by Express. Parties
having their goods sent G. o.. D., must pay for
return Of money and if strangers to us, must re-
NIT at least one-third Of the amount with the
order. mar 7-1y
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lesson, and it brought cheer and peace to
her soul.-Juventle Instructor.
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SAMPLES SENT FREE
DRESS MAKING DEPARTMENT.

Cloaks, Dresses made to order promptly in
superior manner, and in the latest style, at mod
crate rates Orders solicited Rules for self
measurement, and sample Of material, with esti-
mate Of cost, sent upon application.
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ESTABLIsHED 1915.
CHARLES SIMON & SONS,
SO North HOWARD STREET, BALTIMORE, MD.
Importers and Dealers in

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS.
Would call special attention to their extensive
stocI of Dress Goods Linen and Cotton Goods,
En Lroderies, Laces, Goods for Mems and Boys
wear, Corsets, Ladies ready made Underwear,
&C.
, 1881-07-15
OUR CITY GOVERNMENT.

With the election this week has
come a slight change in the make up
of the municipal council. Three
new and untried members take their
seats. Although no radical change
in the policy of the city government
is anticipated, a few suggestions may
not be out of order While 1t is i'm
perative that economy with public
funds should be adopted for fixed
policy in Il small town like ours, with
q limited income, the necessity Of
using all revenue to good advantage
is apparent. a better system of
drainage along the till is needed,
that the surface water may be di-
rected in proper channels instead OF
being allowed to cut great gullies in
the face of the bank as il has done
in several places. A little attention
to this may prevent greater expense.
The fences along the edge Of the
bluff should be extended along to af-
ford protection against the most
dangerous places. A few dollars
expended in this way would be real
, 1881-07-15
NlNEVEH AND THE BIBLE.


From the time of the tower of
Babel the Bible says but little about
Assyria, and Nineveh until after the
division of the kingdom of Israel
from that of Judah. The Inscrip-
tions found in the ruins of Nineveh
speak of six kings who reigned be-
fore David, anu then there is a gap
of one hundred and fifty years, l'rok
EN- by only one uncertain name, and
il is remarkable that this period was
Just at the time when David and
Solomon made their kingdom the
most glorious in the world, extend
ing their triumphs to the river Eu
pirates. The inscriptions hint at a
wane in the Assyrian power, the Bi
BILE tells the reason why.
One obelisk of black marble makes
mention for the first time of the
kings of Israel during the reign of
Shalmaneser III. This was not the
king of that name mentioned in the
Bible, but one who reigned about
seven hundred years before that one,
who was Shalmaneser ". On this
obelisk is figure in which the king
is represented as receiving tribute
from FIVE nations, ard among their
kings the name of Jehn, king of
Israel, is mentioned as contributing
ten thousand talents and twenty
chari1ts i'll a war with this Shalman-
eser, while Khazail (HazaeD of Da
mascus, is also mentioned.
Menahem was one of the least i'm
portant of the kings of Israel, aud
the defcription of his reign is very
short; but he too is said in these As
syrian discoveries to have paid tri
butte to Tiglath Pileser, in the eighth
year of his reign. while the kings of
Tyre, GAIA and Askalon, the Moab,
ties, Ammonites and Idumeans are
represented as feeling the scourge of
the great Assyrian king, just as
Amos and Isaiah propdesied they
would do. But while these prophets
tell in q general way of the doom of
these countries, the Assyrian nara
tive gives names of the kings who
were conquered, and relates many
particulars in regard to these same
events.
In 2. Cings 16:1-10 is an account
of war between Tiglath Pileser
and several kings; and in these As
syrian records, this king saws that
from his twelfth to his fourteenth
year, he carried on war in south
ern Syria with the two kings, Pekak
of Samaria, and Rezin of Damascus;
that he beseiged Rein in his capital
FOR two years, at the end of which
time he captured him and put him
to death, while he took considera-
BILE part of the land of Pekah and
carried its inhabitants away captive.
He also held court in Damascus and
says that he received tribute from
several sovereigns among wnom he
mentions Pekah of Samaria and
Ahaz, king of Judah.
Hoshea was the last king of Israel,
and Tiglath Pileser says that he sub.
mitted to him towards the close of
his reisn.
Shalmaneser w was his successor
who carried away captive the Israeli
ties, and the inscriptions say that at
the time 27.2S0 families were taken
by the Assyrians from Samaria.
, 1881-07-15

The TAKoU.-The Victoria "Col-
onist" says that "distant fields are
green," and it may be their remote.
ness from Victoria that lends en-
chantment to the Takou quartz Dig
gings; but from whatever cause the
feeling may arise, it cannot be de-
MED tina: marked change has come
over the public mind regarding the
recent reported discoveries in the
Takou country. a few days ago
every one hereahouts doubted the
existence of gold bearing quartz in
the 30 mile coast belt Experts from
California who passed the winter at
the new locality brought back aDy
but favorable Intelligence. They
found the lodes buried 40 feet be-
meath snowdrifts. The few speci-
mems they were able to secure were
neither ricn nor promising in appear
ance. But few warm days and
nights in June have changed the
scene. The snow is gone the veins
are bare, prospecting is possible and
specimens of rock with free gold
plainly visible aru readily obtained.
With the rudest appliances. gold in
quantities that will pay we'll for
working had been pounded from the
rock, aud sacks:ul of the ore are on
the way to San Francisco, where
they will he submitted to further
test. Indeeo the existence OF geld
bearing quartz at Takou has been
clearly demonstrated. The only
question that remains TO be deter
mined is the character of the veins.
Are they true fssure veins, or are
they only spurs? II the former,
Alaska Territory, and perhaps the
whole British coast line, will awaken
from its slumber Of ages and take its
place among the principal gold pro-
dueing sections of the earth. The
quartz veins OF Takou will, doubt
less, be found 10 extend into the Cas-
star district, which lies in Canada
territory. Takou river, from which
the diggings take their name, rises
in British territory, and ior 80 miles
of its length courses through the
Alaskan or American possessions.
, 1881-07-15

The San Francisco "ChrOnic'e"
SAYS that, the year 1881 is apparently
the beginning of a new wheat cycle.
At least, sufficient is now known OF
the crops everywhere to confirm the
numerous indications since the open
ing of the year that the memorable
cycle of the last few seasons came to
an end in 1880. Australia and Chile,
whose cereal wear commences about
the 1st of January, were naturally
the earliest to report; and the esl-
mates there of deficiency of so per
cent. in lieu of the big crops of the
ysar before, have proved to be, If
anything, rather below the mark.
Since the estimates of the deficiency
in California range all the way from
Is to 45 per cent. the average for the
coast NAV also be set down at 80 per
cent. For the United States as a
whole the official figures point to a
reduction of fully 90 per cent. On
the other hand, the reports from
Europe afford evidence that the poor
crops there for several years are now
followed by at least good average
yield, or say by an improvement of
about 20 per cent. These changes,
it will be noticed, are revolutionary
in character and altar materially the
relative position of Europe and
America as wheat producers.
, 1881-07-15

We are now importing all Of our
dry goods, fancy goods, clothing,
hats, boots and shoes, direct from the
Eastern Markets, whereby we are
enabled to sell the above named
lines Of goods for at least % per
cent less than heretofore. Our
stock is complete and by far the
largest Oh Puget Sound.
Our STOCK consists of General
Merchandise embracing the follow
ing lines: Dry goods, fancy goods,
clothing furnishing goods, hats,
boots and shoes, carpets, oilcoths,
mattings, &c, sc. Also groceries,
hardware, ship chandlery, iron, steel,
chain, Sc. Lime, cement, plaster,
fire>brick, sc. Crockery and glass
ware, liquors and wines. All oi
which we offer at the lowest market
rates. Samples of drygoods sent il
requested.
, 1881-07-15

economy. Live stock quite fire.
quently fall over the bluff and get
killed, and some day we will have to
chronicle the sad occurrence of chill
dren getting too near the brink if
they are not detained by some bar
rier. There are other matters Of
smaller Importance deserving NEIL
ton, bat we will defer attention to
them until some future time.
, 1881-07-15

IN TIE DISTRICT COURT OF
the Third Judicial District OF Washington
Territory. holding terms a: Port Town.
end
SARAH E. PIXLEY. Plaintiff,
GEORGE ii. PlXLEY. Defend't.
Acfion brought in the District Court OF
the Third judicial District of the Terri
tory of Washington. holding terms at
Port Townsend Tor the counties ni Jeifer-
son. C!alam. Island and San Juan, and
complaint filed ia the county OF Jefferson.
la the Office OF the Clerk Of said District
Court.
10 GEORGE II. FINLEY, Defenda nt=
In the name of the United States Of
America you are hereby required TO ap-
pear Ia an action brought agniHst you by
the above named plaintiff in the District
Court of the 81 Judicial District of the
Territory of Washington. holding terms
AT Port Townsend. Jefferson County. ia
said Territory, and 10 answer the conI-
paint filed therein within sixty days
after the first publication of this SUM
nous.
The said action il brought for the pur-
pose of procuring decree of said Court,
IiSsoiving the bonds of matrimony ex-
iSting between plaintiff aud defendant.
for the reason Of Abandonment 10y defend
ant for more than one year, AID for Tie
further reason Of The failure Of defendant
TO furnish the plaintiff maintenance aud
support.
WitLess the Hon X. ). Greene, Judge
- OF the said District Court, aiid
L.s the seal of said Court this, sd
49, day Of June. 4. ID. lSSl.
JAMES SEANEG.
C'Tk.
C. " BRADsnAw. Atforney for I'iif.
Fir>r publication lime -. ISL.
, 1881-07-15
Notice.

Sealed proposals. for the maintenance
of the county poor OF jefferson county.
w. y. will be received NJ the Auditors
Office of said county at Port Townsend.
until August l. 1881 at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ
Said proposals to be for the entire main-
tenance of each aud every one hat may
be Charge upon said county. and 10 in-
ciude medicines, medical attendance and
nursing, for one year commencing Sep
tember l, 1881. Said proposals 10 be
opened and considered by The board of
county commissioners at their August
meeting. 1881.
By order OF the Board of County Com
missioners.
JAMES SEAvEY.
County Auditor.
July G. 1881. 2l;3t
, 1881-07-15
BARGAINS. saRcAiMs !!

Now 20 buycb Dungcness,
Angeles Ekw and vicinity, will find patronze
FARMERS STORE. New w T. will
the largest and stock DRY GOODS. GROCERIES,
BOOTS ard SHOES. CLOTHING, HARDWARE CROCKERYW ARE
PATENT MEDICINES &C. &c. but they will find market all
produce which CASH MAR
KET for wo hides skins
all machinery and implements adapted
Francisco,
cashed the liberal Immense
n BPries from distance requiring hay, wheat barley
butter poultry &c. quantities. will well h
from the undersigned who guarantees satisfaction.
C.F. CLAPP
Dunge T..
, 1881-07-15
FOR SALE.

10 milch COWS, span of horses. 1914
i,reS 0t land labout IL acres in cultiva-
tion. 80 acreS more partially improved.
house. barns. sheds and either buildings.
nice thriving orchard on Scow Bay. Also
/ house and lot Oh Water Street. Port
Townsend. , acres of land near town, in
l.. B. Hastings donation Claim house
and Orcllarl on iti-ail the property of
J. X NICHOLS.
Scow Bay, w. T..
FERNS: for real estate, easy; for live
stock. cash. Bids will be received till
Sept. l. 1881. Apply to !. X. Nichols, or
rhos. Phillips, Real Estate.Agent Port
Townsend. W. L. l6tf
, 1881-07-15
STEAMER HORNET,

WILL MAKE = TRIPS A WEEK.
w from Port Discovery To Seduim and
Dungeness, connecting with Jas. IL. SaIly's
Stage from Port Townsend to Port Dis
covery; leaving Keynes Landing. Port
Discovery, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at
half past eight, A. NJ. and return The same
days. Fare from Port Townsend 20 Se-
quinn or Dungcness. Two Dollars. The
HORNE will lac always on hand for
Special trips or Excursions. For terms.
applyto JAS. Ii. Salley. or to the Master.
on board. j. l.. OLIVER. Master,
Port Discovery, w. Il. l2tt.
, 1881-07-15
Administrators Notice.

Xn,icr j. hcrehv given that The under
-ll;u 4 lIs been appointed Administrator
al ii- estate oi John Brown. deceased. by
The l'r.,hlTr ChuTt nf SIN Juan county, W.
=. ~ l~rsou~ having claim- against tlIe
sad estate are required To present fte
S.laIt. together with proper vouchers. 10
the uid,.r-iSH-,l within odc v6ar lTnn the
Ilr>i publication OF this Eotice, or be for
tVtr drLsrred.
\. \, NCDONALp.
Atinini-IIatnr.
wa.tlron Island. san Juds! VouHiy. W. +.
June 10, lSsl. l9;tt
, 1881-07-15

During 1880 the sum of SS,OO0,-
900 was collected as tolls on the
Suez Canal. The working expenses
amounted to 100000, leaving 81,
OOO,OO to be divided as dividends:
and vet there were millions of peo
ale who declared at the Inauguration
of the work tba, it would never pay
the cost Of keeping it open.
, 1881-07-15
Administrators Notice
Estate Of Henry McCrae, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that all persons
idebted to said estate are hereby required
to make Immediate Immediate payment
thereof; and all persons having Claims
against said deceased are hereby required
TO present the same with the necessary =
vouchers within one year after the first
publication of this notice. to the under
signed administrator of the estate Of said
deceased. at his Office IN Port Townsend
w. T.. or the same will be forever barred
Dated, June 20. 1881.
M HILL.
Administrator OF the estate of Henry Nc
Crae, deceased. 1871
, 1881-07-15

Richmond, Virginia, is getting
rich at the expense of the rising gen
Grafton, who are smoking 52,O0O,000
of its cigarettes a year, bringing on
indigestion and irritable tempers,
and causing impaired vision, dis
eases of the throat and nose and
other disorders.