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The examiner., 1882-03-18
How One Man Got His Name

The I.edger, of Easton, Md, says tha valentine sent by youth in Washing ton to girl in Easton recalls the story of a name of note in American history. The name of the sender of the missive is Return J. Meigs, and the same Chris tian name has been in the Meigs family for several generations. Many years ago, in ante-revolutionary days, Jona- than Meigs courted young lady who reflected his addresses. Meigs contin- ued to love .the girl, and, though too proud and sensitive to try 8 second time to win her, he determined never to marry any one else, and to live and die bachelor unless she, of her own volition, relented. After few years the lady did relent, or perhaps got to know her own heart better, and sent 8 letter to her former suitor. Meigs got the letter, and found in it only the two words: 'sReturn, Jonathan" It was enough. Jonathan did return, and made her his wife. Their first child was baptized '' Return Jonathan," to commemorate the brief letter that saved the Meigs family from extinction, and from that day to this there has been a Return J. Meigs in every generation The sender of the valentine referred to is the grandson of M. 0. Meigs, late quartermaster general.
The examiner., 1882-03-18
Tha Largest Cave on Earth.

The great cave lately discovered here, saysthe Grayson (Ky.) AdUocote, has oeen visited by a multitude of people fromvarious points of the United States. w. W think that Leitchfield is destined of become the great ''Mecca'' of the word. for the Masonic fraternity and seien- ists generally.
 For the last two weeks no one has been admitted to the cave except upon presenting a written permit from MT. tunate enough to obtain admission have been principally scientists from abroad, who iourneyed here to see the great wonder for themselves. It was necessary to'take this step, as the cave was rapidly being despoiled of it's contents. Indeed several of the mummies and some of the Masonic emblems were carried off before Mir Rogers-or in fact sny of our citizens-realized the importance of the discovery, and Of preserving the contents of the cave intact. The sub terranean river has been so swollen from the excessive rains of the last month that no explorations have been made in the avenues beyond it. Excavations have been made, however, in the cham bers or catacombs where the mummies and Masonic emblems were found, and in the vicinity of the pyramid, and several tablets with queer hieroglyphics have been dug up, also some bronze and copper vases and pieces of pottery. A mound was opened and found to contain six we'll. preserved mummies, reposing in regular order with feet radiatipg from the center.
 In the discovery of this cave the key is undoubtedly found that will unlock the mystery of the prehistoric race of America, and also prove their identity with the ancient Egyptian race, who undoubtedly crossed over and peopled this continent built temples, and four ished in a high degree of civilization until wiped out of existence by the ruthless hand of the savage. The caves of Kentucky undoubtedly afforded them shelter and protection, and were used as a sort of catacomb for the storage of all that was near and dear to them, in- cluding their illustrious dead. Such at least seems to have been the case in this instance, whether this theory will apply to the other caves of Kentucky or not.
 Many beautiful formations have been discovered during the past week. The stalactites and stala9mites glisten like so many million diamonds. The pillars and columns of slabaster are beautiful beyond description, and it's wonders will have to be seen to be fully appre- ciated.
The examiner., 1882-03-18
Removing the Capitol.


 A few years ago 1t was the fashion among certain clique of politicians, whose utter- ances were echoed by portion of the press, to clamor for the removal of the Capitol from Washington to some representative Western city near to the geographical cen ter of the country. The topic seemed to prove a seven days wonder, however, and was soon forgo ten in the rush and require ments of the Nations urgent business. Now. whether the Capitol will ever be re- moved or not is not near so interesting a question to some people as whether rheuma- ism can or will be removed from their bodies. ~The subject of the removal of this disease from the system has very success the extended expressions conveyed by the almost innumerable statements received from representatives of everyclass of the community, we append the followed brief selection, n,-premising for the benefit of the reader that the disease referred to is rheum atism or neuralgia and the remedy IS that grand old panacea-St. Jacobs Oil. The Ri. Rev. Bishop Gilmour, Cleveland, Ohio Excellent for Rheumatism and kindred diseases. It has benefited me greatly."- Hon. Carter E. Harrison, Mayor ot Chicago: "Has been used in my family and neighbor- hood with remarkable results, and think it an excellent remeGy."-John Cur Moody, Esq Counselor at-Law, Vallejo, Cal ~The relief afforded in short time was such as to make me disregard tine evi- dence of my own enses."-Captain Paul Boyton, the World Renowned Swimmer |: Il do not see how l could get along without St. Jacobs Oil."-Mr D. w. Mcdonald, Sergeant at Arms of the House of Com mons, Ottawa, Can.: "A splendid remedy; cured rheumatism of my wrist and hand |" Wm. H. Wareing, Esq, Asst. General Supt. New York Postoffice: Proved all that is claimed for the Oil and found eff cacious., Ready relief for rheumatic pains" -Ex Postmaster Gen James, while Post master of New York, tersely and charac- teristically indorsed Supt Wareing's report by writing: "I concur.o
The examiner., 1882-03-18
How to Apply the So"a Remedy to Burns
 and SCaldS.

It is now many years ago that the author of this paper, while engaged in some investigations as to the qualities and effects of the alkalies in inhamma- tions of the skin, etc, was fortunate enough to discover that saline lotion, or saturated solution of the bicarbona ted soda, in either plain water or cam ph or ated water, if applied speedy, as soon as possible, to turned or scalded part, was most effectual in immediately relieving the acute burning Jain, and when the burn is only superficial, or not severe, removing all pain in the course of very short time, having also the great advantage of cleanliness. land, If applied at once, of preventing the usual consequences-a painful blister epidermis, and perhaps more or less of suppuration.
 For this purpose all that Is necessary is to cut piece of lint or old soft rag, or even thick blocking paper, of size sufficient to cover the burned or scalded parts, and to keep it constantly we'll wetted with the sodaic lotion so as to prevent its drying. By this means it usually happens that all pain ceases in from quarter to half an hour, or even in much less time.
 When the main part of 8 limb, such as the hand and forearm or the foot and leg has been burned, it is best, when practicable, to plunge the part at once into jug or pail, or other con- venient vessel filled with the soda To- tion, and keep it there until the pain subsidies; or the limb may be swathed or encircled with surgeons cotton banGage previously soaked in the satn- rated solution and kept constantly wetted with it, the relief being immediate, pro- vided the solution be saturated and cold.
 What is now usually sold as bicar- bonate of soda is what have commonly used and recommended, although this is we'll known to vary much in quality, according to where it is manufactured, but it will be found to answer the pur- pose, although probably Towards is most to be depended on, the common carbonate being too caustic. It is be- ieved that large proportion of medi- cal practitioners are still unawa are of the remarkable qualities of this easily-ap- piled remedy, which recommends itself for obvious reasons..-Poputor Science Monthly.
The examiner., 1882-03-18
Mexican HOSDitaIitY.

In her Century paper, illustrating Mexican life with pen and pencil, Mrs, Mary Hallock Foote describes a six days ride of 250 miles "From Morelia to Mexico City on Horseback" The following is an interesting account of her reception at an extensive Mexican farm or hacienda:
 Tepitongo, with it's mansion and cas. tillo, or fortress, for refuge and defense in unsettled times, it's corrals, out buildings and dependencies, great and small, forms in itself 8 village in the solitude of the pastoral plain which surrounds it.
 Ire administrator took us the rounds of the outbuildings before supper, can household. We wero shown the threshipg-foor, 8 stone-paved amphi- theater over one hundred feet in diam eter, very slightly concave, sinking toward large circular fiat stone in the center. It was surrounded by 8 circle of low stone buildings, ti1e-roofed and supported on stone pillars.
 At supper we sat down to medieval board like that of Quierendero, "with vassals and serfs" around us. We were invited to consider the house and every thing in it as our own. Our mozos had the freedom of the kitchens and the stables, our host gave up his place at the head of the table, and in effect the entire establishment was placed at our disposal, with courtesy as graceful as 1t was irresistible.
 After supper we talked in the clois- tered court-a lovely, secluded pre- ,a% &oN o01 4ol spaces left in the pavement. We were very grateful for this our last moon of Mexico. We left it, when we returned to our winter evenings and fire, and lamp light, hanging large and low over the gulf
 From the patio we entered the sala- long, tile paved room, with 8 sofa at one end, the place of honor for the lady guest, the members of the family occu- pying the arm-chairs which are ranged G on either side, at right angles with the sofa. It is considered 8 discourtesy for g. guest to sit down in any of the chairs, instead of walking through the room to the sofa. As there were no ladies at Tepitongo l was obliged to sit alone on the long sofa. The en- gineers, the colonel, our host, and an 
 who had found shelter for the night, oc- eupied the arm chairs.
 After awhile I ventured to ask the administrator to take the seat beside me. It may have been an enormity on my part, but at all events our host was too we'll bred to exhibit any horror at the situation. The little four year-o boy whom we had seen on his pony came shyly into the room and stood by his fathers knee. He was charming little man, dressed in a suit of leather, with a tiny pair of spurs strapped to his baby shoes but in spite of his spurs and his horsemanship he was not unwilling to sit in my lap and be coaxed into friend liness. The lisping Spanish vowels of this little motherless child were ex- quisite. But there was other "music of the country" in store for us. At the lower end of the room company oi musicians gathered by the light ot candles clustered on table :; striking group, with violins, violoncello, guitars, harp-I cannot recall all the instruments, but the music and the scene it would not be easy to forget.
The examiner., 1882-03-18
RESCUED FROM DEATH.

William J. Coughlin, of Somervlle Mass says In the fall of 1876 was taken with THE LUNGS fol-
 lowed by severe cough 1 lost my appetite ant flesh, confined to my bed. In 1877 admitted to hospital The doctors said had hole in lung big haif-dollar At one time report went around that was dead. gave hope but friend told me of DIR. WILLIAM HALL 5 BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS.
 got bottle, when to my surprise, commenced to fec better and to-day feel better than for three years past
 write this hoping every afflicted with Diseased Lungs will take,D WILLIAM HALLS BALSAM and be convinced that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED. positively say it has done good than all the other medicines have taken since sickness
 ALIENS Brain FO0d-cures Nervous Debility & Weakness of Generative Organs, $1-all druggists. Send for Circular Aliens Pharmacy 313 First MY.
The examiner., 1882-03-18
Religious News and Notes.


 The population of Toronto, Canada, numbers 86,445. The churches can ac, conmodate 49,860, and the attendance on recent Sunday showed 38,796, or a percentage of worshipers of 4492.
 The Philadelphia Baptist association was organized 175 years ago. It has eighty-two churches with mem bership of g, ,444; 1O4 Sunday.schools with 2,016 teachers and 2O,431 scholars.
 In the first decade of the Methodist Episcopal church there was one minis ter to every 194 members; in the fifth decade the proportion was one to 284; the present proportion is one minister to 147 members, against l42 in the ninth and tenth decade.
 Of the 12, 142 ministers of the Metho dist Episcopal church, 1908 are not in pastoral work. Upward of 2,UOO are superanuates and supernumeraries, 204 are connected with colleges, eighty eight are editors, agents, secretaries, etc., and 445 are presiding elders.
 The total strength of the Methodist EpiscopalC in the Louisiana conference is 14,901; in New Orleans, 1926 members. Value of church prop erty in New Orleans, $366,710 Mum Der of sunday-school scholars and teachers, 1.05O; total number in con- ference, 7,13O.
 The South India Methodist mission conference, embracing 2, ,04O members, raised last year 1O7, 1886 rupees, or about $53, ,918, which is upward of an average of twenty-six dollars per mem- ber.. The gain in members was nine teen. The work is chiefly among Flu ropeans and Eurasians, though increased attention is being given to the heather.
 An emperor of Germany coming by chance, on g Sunday, into Q church, , found there most misshapen priest, insomuch as the emperor scorned and condemned him. But when he heard him read these words: "For it is he that made us, and not we ourselves" the emperor checked his own proud thought, and nnade inquiry into the condition and quality of the man; and finding him, on examination, most earn est and devout, he made him Arch bishop of Colon, which place he did ex- cellently discharge Rcly tStute.
The examiner., 1882-03-18

From an extensive use of St. Jacobs Oil in the editors family, we are able to speak e nfdently of it's great worth in numerous ailments, and fully recommend it as an article most desirable to have on hand in the medicine chest Stamford Conn., Herald
The examiner., 1882-03-18

geological garden, asked what the beast had tied himself up in hard knot like that for Y' ssOh," said man who knew all about natural history, s'that's to re- mind himself of something when he wakes up."
The examiner., 1882-03-18
i: :5vegetiine.
( HE SAYS IT IS TRUE"

SENECA FALLS, Nov. g, 1879. MR. H. R. STEVENS:
 Dear Sir-As you entire stranger to me. want you to know what VEGETIEE has done for me. Only those who have been raised from deaths door can know the value of such good medicine am 58 years of age. Three years ago was taken SICK with what the doctors called Lumbago. For weeks I was confined to my bed. had three different physicians without help. I received no relief, great sufferer; finally became entirely help less The doctor told there was no help; he sa1d he might possibly save my life by injecting nor phine in my arms and legs. The announcement for saving my life by having this done was so small chance could not consent to run the risk: About this time my son read your advertisement 1n our paper-a testimony of person who had been very sick with about the conp1aint and was cured- My went right aay to the store d and the first bottle found great relief could mqXe % to sit up and move about my room. continued taking the VEeETNE, and was in few weeks re. Etored to my former health. The VEGETINE saved my life after the physicians said there was no help for me. have had no doctor since Ii feel unWelI take dose of VEGETNE, and recommend It to my friends. Your VEaErINE ought to be in every family Ny He says .'VEGETINE is good medicine tell nm 1 loo thankful. Very gratefully yours, .o,,,
 MRS. CATHERINE COONS. Seneca Falls Seneca County N. r.
The examiner., 1882-03-18
OHr Grandm0t5,ers

OHF lNFHMUmOtn6FS
 taught their daughters that "a stitch in time saves nine.' Apill in time saves not only nine. but ofttimes an incalculable amount ofsuffering as well. An occasional dose of Dr. Pierces Pellets Uittle sugar-coated Pills), to cleanse the stomach end bowels not only prevents diseases but often breaks up sudden attacks, when xaken in time. By druggists.
The examiner., 1882-03-18
SUNDAY READING.
A WeII-BuiIt Christian.

A we'll Christian is harmonious Tn all his parts. No one trait shames another. He is not tumble of incon- sistencies, to-day liberal to one cause, tomorrow nigsardly toward another ]; to-day fluent in prayer, and tomorrow fluent in polite falsehoods. He does not keep the fourth commandment on Sunday and break the eighth on Mon- day. He does not shirk an honest debt to make huge donation. He is not in favor of temperance for other folks and glass of toddy for himself. He does not exhort CT pray at each of the few meetings he attends, to make up arrear- ages for the more which he neglects He does not so consume his spiritual fuel during revival seasons that he is as cold as Nova Zembla during all the rest of the time; nor do his spiritual fervors ever outrun his well-ordered conversation CaGyler.
The examiner., 1882-03-18

A man with 8 small salary and large family says if pride goes before fall he would like to see pride start on a little ahead of the price of coal and pro- visions
The examiner., 1882-03-18

Dr. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" per feotly and permanently cures those diseases peculiar to females. It is tonic and nervine, effectually allaying and curing those sick ening sensations that affect the stomach and heart through reflex action. The back-ache, and dragging down. sensations all disappear under the strengthening effects of this great restorative Rv drll.cists.
The examiner., 1882-03-18
Mind and Body.

FORT BYKoN, N. I., February I, 1851.
 H. H. WARNER & Co.,: Sirs-For years suffered unspeakably from kidney anl bladder diseases. The doctors could do me no good. Your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure not only re- moved all bodily pain, but banished the agonies of miuf Nlso. REUBEN HADDEN.
The examiner., 1882-03-18
Vegetine Will Cure Canker Humor,

ROCKFORD, Mass, March 31. 1876. II. R. STEVENS: - Sir-Last fall my husband got two bottles of your VEGETINE to take for the Canker H4lmor, WHICH, M have had in my stomach for several yea MHz zAzk2N it. and the result was very satisfactory. have taken 8 good many remedies for the CankeF Humor, and none seemed to help me but VEGE- TINE. There is doubt in my mind that every one suffering with Canker Humor can be cured by taking VEGETINE. It gave me good appetite, and I feel better in every respect.
 Yours with respect,
 MRS. ELIZA ANN POOLE.
The examiner., 1882-03-18

I, "'Tis more brave to live than to die." There fore don't wait till slight Cough develops itself into consumption but secure a bottle of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup at the small outlay of 25 cents, cure your Cough and live on happily.
The examiner., 1882-03-18

Meetings in favor of the disestablish- ment of the Church of Scotland have been held recently in Aberdeen, Edin- burgh, Glasgow and other cities of Scotland
The examiner., 1882-03-18
rhe crouuduorL of HeaIth

Laying the Groundwork of HeaEth:
 Without vigor there be no healthful regularity in the performance of the bodily functions It is to it's invigorating influence, that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters owes large proportion of it's popularity. The people of America find in it the virtues of a commanding tonic, and have learned by experie >ce that it is an efficient antidote to the poison If malaria, biliousness and constipation, and remedies nervous debility. Few family remedies have a more comprehensive scope, and assuredly there is none the merits of which have been more widely recognized by the press, the public and the medical profession. TravelArs and emi- grants it with advantage against the vicissi- tudes of climate, and influences of an unhealth- full nature existing in water or food, and mariners, miners and others to counteract the effects of exposure and hardship. .,-
The examiner., 1882-03-18
On Thirfv Days Trial,

The voltaic Belt Co.,, Marshall, Mich, will send their Electro Voltaic Belts and other Elec- tric Appliances on trial for thirty days to any person afflicted with Nervous Debility, Lost Vitality, and kindred troubles. guaranteeing complete restoration of vigor and manhood.
 Address as above without delay.
 F. s-No risk IS incurred, as 30 days trial is a1Iowe3
The examiner., 1882-03-18

SOME Indian tribes believed that the future punishment of the wicked was to hunt and kill animals which were all skin and bones.
The examiner., 1882-03-18

FoR DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression of spir- it's and general debility, in their various forms; also as preventive against fever and ague and other intermittent fevers the "Ferro-Phosphor- ated Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell, Hazard & Co.,, New York, and sold by all Drug giss, is the best tonic; and forpatients recover ing from fever or other sickness it has no canal
The examiner., 1882-03-18

To Hull enterprise into inaction by nursing shattered hopes, IS to shut out the sunlight of fortune and stamp our character with weak
The examiner., 1882-03-18
Rr0iu md Nerve,

Wells Health Remover, greatest remedy on earth for impotence, 1eanness mental or physi- cal debility, &c $1 at druggists: Prepaid by exp, $1.25, for $5. B. s. WELLS, Jersey City, NJ.
The examiner., 1882-03-18
New York City's Ofice-Holders.

The total number of persons regu- larly employed by the city government in the several departments, in the con- mon schools and in the courts, was 9,7O3 in 1881, and the sum paid them in salaries and wages was S1O, 430, ,841. of % election e 1 and a poll clerks, al and there is the grand total of s1O, 562, 1O7.
 Estimating the population of the city last year at one million and 8 quarter, about one person in every 128 of the inhabitants of all ages was in the en- ployment of the city and county. The cost for official salaries was equal to about $8.45 per head of population.
 The following table classifies those employed according to their salaries or wages
The examiner., 1882-03-18

For weak lungs, splitting of blood, weak stomach, nightsweats, and the early stages of Consumption, "Golden Medical Discovery" is specific By druggists.
The examiner., 1882-03-18

Every absurdity has g champion to defend it-for error is always talkative.
The examiner., 1882-03-18

THE new Texas capitol is said to be 311 feet high-the highest building in America and the seventh in the world-and is to cost $1, 75O 900.
 The Science of Life, or Self-Preservation, a medical work for every man-young, middle- aged or old. 125 invaluable prescriptions.
The examiner., 1882-03-18

ACCORDING to Herr Richard Andree there 6, 139, 900 Jews in the world. Five-sixth live in Europe
The examiner., 1882-03-18

The numher of persons employed in each of.the branches of the city govern. ment and in the departments, and the amount paid them in salaries, were as
The examiner., 1882-03-18

What length ought asIady's crino1ine to be? A little above two feet.
The examiner., 1882-03-18

THEoPHRAsTUs believed that there was an herb at the touch of which the wedge the wood man had driven into tree would leap out
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CONSUM p TON! ]!

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 se thousands of cases of the worst kind and of long standing have been cured Indeed So 6 strqng 1s ny T fath in its efficacy, that will send IM9 f6 II tbS disease to any sufferer; Give Express and F Q aa-
The examiner., 1882-03-18

IN 1881 the total catch of seals was nearly 800, ,000, and their estimated worth in European markets was $1 250 900.