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blessed BENEFACTORS.

When board Of eminent physicians and chem
lists announced the discovery that hy combining
some wcll-known valuable remedies the most
wonderful medicine was produced, which would
cure such wide range OF diseases that most al
other remedies coald DC dispensed with, many
were skeptical. bat proof of It's merits by actual
trial has dispelicd all doubt, and to-day the dis
covcrcrs OF that great medicine. Hop Biuers, are
honorcd aud blessed by all rs hcnefsctors. These
Biftors are compounded from Hops, Buchu. Malt,
Mandrake. and DandeliOn, aud other Oldest. hest,
and most valuable medicines IN the world. and
contain all The best and most curative properties
of all otk,r medicines, being the greatest Blood
Purifier. Kidney and Liver-ReeGlator. and Life
and liealth-Rcstoring Agent on earth. No disease
or in health can possibly long exist where these
Bitters used. SO varied aud perfect are their
operations.
They give new life aud vigor 10 the aged aud
indrm. To all whose employments cause lrregu-
lsriiy Of the bowels or urinary organs. or who
quirc Appetizer, Tonic, aud mild Stlmulant,
these BitcrS arc invaluable, being highly curative,
tonic. and stimulating. without Intoxicating.
No matter what your feelings or symptoms are
what the disease OF aiinent is-use Hop BIttcrs.
Don't wait until you are sick, hu, If you only feel
bad or miserable use the Btiers at once. IL may
save your life. Hundreds have been saved by SO
boine. HS-s500-se will be paid for sase thoy
DO not suffer yourself or lti your friends suffer,
bu; use aud urge them 30 use Hon Bitters.
Remember. Hop Biiters is the p1rsst and best
medicine ever made-the lnyalid's Friend and
Hope" No person or family shoHls be without
them.
al was troubled for many years with serious
Kidney and LiveT-Complsiut, Gravel, etc. My
blood became thin; WAS dull and inactive; could
hardly crawl about ana WAS au old, worn-out man
AL over, and could get nothing 20 holp me until
! got Hop Bitiers, and now am a boy again. My
blood is pure, kidneys are all right. and am as
active as man Of thirty, although ! am seventy
Two. FATHER"
"For ten years my wife waS confined 10 her bed
with such complication Of ailments that no doc
tor could tell wha, the matter or cure her, and
used up small fortune IN humbug stuff. Six
months ago | saw United States 1ag with Hop
Bitters on II. and thought | would b, a fool once
more. and l tried It; but my folly proved to be
wisdom, and two bottles cured her. She IL now as
well and strong any mans wife. and it cost me
only -. H. W, Detroit, Mich"
no 2a-Sa, ,Tu,Th&w1m
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., or the Irish Lsaguc.

The first regular monthly meeting OF the
Irisb National League will be held in
Cathedral Hail sunday night tomorrow
NJ T.ao o'clock. A full attendance is ex-
pected, and all members are requested TO
be on hanl p.QElpu!.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-24

In spite OF the warm weather the past
few days our Oyercoat sales have been good.
You can never find better opportunity 70
purchase one than now. Our assortment
is large and our prices very low. The
Clothing Palace, 1901 Main street.
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To Hpfct,auts.

One Of the largest and most varied stock
OF Liquors. Wines, Tobaccos, and Cigars
can be seen at W. ID. Blair Il Co.'s. l109
east Main street. This firm was established
in 1929, and deal in nothing but pure, re-
liable goods.
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ASK for the G.. & r. CIGAR. new brand, reg
lstered az Washington by GoDDIS & 1RIBBErT,
sole proprietors. II is splendid Cigar, made OF
genuine Cuban tobacco.
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We are sole agents in this city for the sale OF the
celebrated companion brands Of Cigars tpatent-
edl-Apres Dejeuner, Apres Diner, Apres souper'
and Toujours. All city orets mast be addressed TO
u.s. CHRISTIAN & WHITE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-24

BURNETr's COCAINE, the best and cheap
est hair-dresslng. II kills dandruif, alIays
irritation, and promotes vigorous growth
OF the hair.
Burnett's Flayoring Extracts are inysri-
ally acknowledged the purest and best.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-11-24

TESTED BY TINE.-fOr Throat Diseases, Cold,
and Coughs, BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs
have prored their efficacy by test Of many
years. Price, 2J cents.
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FANCY GOODS.
- T L V L ms,
TO MOVE THE BALANCE OF HIS STOCK OF


- + L V L Ms,
TO MOVE THE BALANCE OF HIS STOCK OF
RUGS, REDUCES
75c. RUGS 10 SOC;
1926 MOQUETTES 10 sl.90;
$3.50 YELVETs 20 80;
$3.50 VELVETS 10 80;
A style of DECORATED VASE from 81 TO 50c-
Pair;
81 MAJOLICA PITCHERS reduced to 75c.;
~ CHINA CUsPADOREs reduced TO $3.50;
An elegant TIN CUsPADORE At 25c. a pair.
MANY bargains will be found on our TWENTY
FIvE-CENT COUNTER, opened this week.
100 JAP sTATUETTE BRACKETS reduced
from 25c. to lOc.;
100 JAP BRACKETS reduced from 50c TO 25c.
BARGAINS ALL THE TINE at
no2l STEVENS. sos Broad street.
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Johnston rs. Hargrove. Application to
put cause on privileged docket refused.
Apperson rs. Cabell, trustee. Argued
by L. T. HUBBARD, ESD. Tor appellant and
NJ. VI. Gillian and Colonel WOOdfn for .ap-
nalipps and submittp6
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PIANOS, ORGANS, &c,
DIANOS, PIANOS, PIANOS. HEd
RARGAI\S' HARGAINSli N

DIANOS, PIANOS, PlANO>. S9EsT1
BARGAINS. BARGAINSN
In addition % the largest stock of NEW Pi-
AMOS ever seen In the state, we have the follow
ing excellent
SECONDHAND PIANOS:
NUNS & CLARK square, seven octayes, rose-
wood, $3.50:
l GORDON square. seven octayes, rosewood,
$3.50:
lKNABE & GABLE square, seven ociayes, rose
wood, sl60.
ENGLISH upright. six and three-quarter oc-
tayes. sl60:
GRoVEsTEIN & FULLER square. seven and
one-third oetaves. rosewood, good IS new
usual price s225l, sl75.
These PIANOS have Just been put In order by
Mr. H. L. Farmer. RlLAND ( LEE.
no z3-3t el5 Main Street
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Ny FULL STOCK or CHRISTMAS AND NEW
YEAR CARDS at hlli-price retail aud sIecial
prices to dealers. l.. LEWIS,
9l2 Main street.
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We have just received fifteen new styles
Of suits, prices ranging from $40 to $50.
II you want gOod-wearing suit al 4 mo-
derute price come TO The Clothing Palace,
1901 Main street
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SAVE MONEY by having your printing done u
the DISPATCH PRIsrING-iiousE. Good work
low prices. aud satisfaction guaranteed.
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A large assortment Of Plush aud Ebony Cabin'
Frames al greatly reduced agures.
l.. LEWIS, 9l2 Main street.
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GoDDIN 4 TRIBBETT's registered brand Of G.
& T. CIGARS are the best iye-ccnt Cigar 10 De had
in tine city. Made Of Cnban tobacco.
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FINE BIsQuEs, PLUSH TOILET CASES,
RoGERs's GROUPS at l.. LEwIs's, 9l2 Main street.
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Christmas.

4 small lot OF the most choice Virginia
hams we have seen for years.
w. u. BLAIR & Co.,
100 east Main street.
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If YOU WANT to enjoy good smoke ask 70
the G. & T.
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u. SELDOM TAYLOR, ~ p. NJ, brick dwelling
No. 1915 west Clay street.
RICHMOND BAZAAR, 10 A. ~, horse COW,
muics, &C.
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AFCLL SUPPLY or ARTISTS MATERIALS at
New York prices AZ l.. LEwIs's. 9l2 Main street.
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aailmuua lispaah.
SATURDAY. ..NovEMBER "a. 1888.

ss~THE CIRCULATION or TBE DISPATCH
fs LARGER THAN THY COMBINED CIRCU-
LArlUN OF ALL THE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PAPERS OF THE CITY.
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Fine Original water-Colors a;
l.. LEwIs's Art-Gallery,
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Bronze Art Pieces for wedding presents at
l.. IEwIS'S. 9l2 Main street.
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GAN YOU A SWER THESE CUES
TIONSg
Can YOU tell the real value of a suit ci clothes by
looking at the cloth and the maklngY
Are you judge of material, and can You tell
cotton warp from genuine all wool.
Can you tell good, scientific cut from botched,
cheap work
Can you tell within 81 the real value Of suit or
an overcoatg
If so, well and goods but If you are ignorant
about goods, buying clothing Is Ike guessing at
the age Of the horse without seeing the animal.
To always make sure of getting more than ac-
lual value for your money, try the
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was cloudy,
warm, and rainy.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY G A. NJ, GA ;
o A. NJ, 67; noon, 10; 3 z. NJ, 20; Z.
NJ. 6S; midnight, 60.
Mean temperature. GG5.
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tHntered at the Post-ofhce at Richmond Va, as
sccond-cass matier.i
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Captain CHARLES ALLEN, of Worcester Mass
Fire Department. says: After the doctor set the
broken bone used Pain-Kiler as a hniment, and
1t cured me in a short time
Captain ID. s. GooDELL- Jr., of Searsport. Maine,
says: For bruises. sprains, and cuts know Of
no medicine that is more effective"
DAVID PIERCE. Utica. y. Y, says: "For cuts,
bruises, burns, and spra!ns 1t has never failed 10
effect cure"
An accident may happen tomorrow. Buy
PERRY DAYIs'S PAIN-KILLER of any drug
gist. no 3-sa.Tu&Th1m
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Late Weather Report.

TSpeClAI ttItgraIn 20 tIIC UIspHtVN'I
WASHINGTON. ID. c., November 24-1 4.
M.--For the Middle Atlantic States, light
rains, followed by clearing weather, caster
ly to southerly winds, lower barometer,
nearly stationary temperature.
For the South Atlantic States, generally
fair weather. southeast to southwest winds,
slight rise in temperature, stationary or
slight rise in barometer.
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REASONS
For USING
HoRsFoRD'S
BREAD
PREPARATIONS
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a. SAKS & CO.,
1913 MAIN STREET.
GnO 2i
CAN YOU Answer THESE CUES

Ino2il
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PERRY DAvIS'S PAIN-KlLLER.
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fJ'RE BEST POLICY OF INSURANCE

AGAINST ACCIDENTS
P d. P X,
which is TO say,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20
The Two Cent Postage Law.

The new law for the adjustment of
salaries of postmasters, taken in con-
nection with the forthcoming reduction
of letter postage from three to two
cents, will affect material change in
the pay of postmasters in all small
offices, as well as the amount of rev.
enue derived from such offices by the
government 1t is estimated by those
best qualified to judge that under the
new law and upon the present volume
of businesses the aggregate revenue of
the post office department from the
sale of postage stamps of all kinds will
be reduced one-fifth, or twenty per
cent. Upon the basis of this, it is es-
timated the proportionate receipts of
the government and the postmasters
respectively in the smaller offices will
be changed as follows: In post office
where the annual revenue from stamps
amounts to $50, the postmaster now
receives $50 and the government S20
Under the new law, for like amount
OF business the postmaster will receive
$40 and the government nothing. Sim
liar proportiopate changes will be
made in the receipts of the government
and postmasters according to the
| amount of business done until offices
are reached which have gross rev.
enue of $3.50 from stamps. In this
class of offices postmasters now receive
$3.50 per annum and government 800
Under the new law the former will
receive 5000 and the latter moth
ing. In offices where the reve-
nue. exceeds that of the class last
mentioned the government begins
to derive revenue. For instance
in post offices where the income
from tie sale of stamps amounts
to S400 per year the postmaster now
receives S240 and the government ST.
60. Under the new law the postmaster
will receive 1922 annd the government
S4S. In post Office with an annual
income of 5000 the postmaster is now
paid S340 and the government receives
$3.50. Under thv new law the post
master will receive 1878 and the gov
ernment SIP An office with an annu-
al revenue of $500, under the present
law pays the postmaster $40 and the
government $3.50. Under the new
law the same Office will pay the post
master S460 and the goAernment $3.50
In post offices where the annual revenue
reaches $1,000 the pay of the postmas-
ter under the present and new law is
the same - $40 - but under the
present law the government receives
S46O, while under the the new law it
will only get 5000. In offices which
have an annual income of 81 200 the
new law will reduce the pay of post
masters from S64O to 1920, and the
receipts of the government from $500
to S340. In offices with an annual in
come of $1,000 the pay of the post
masters will be reduced from $500 to
$3.50, and the receipts of the govern
ment from $500 to $500. In offices
where the pay of the postmaster Is de-
rived from the sale of stamps reaches
$500 the income from rent of boxes is
usually enough to make the compensation
of the post master $1,000 per year, and
when it reaches that amount the office
is placed in the third class. The post
master is then commissioned by the
president, with specified salary, and
his ipay is no longer determined by the
amount of stamps which he cancels.
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The Fate of an Ancient Weather Prophet.

The career of Wiggins calls to mind
the punishment which Dean Swift and
some of his friends inflicted upon a
weather-prophesying imposter in Queen
Annes time, known as Partridge, the
almanac maker Partridge started in
life as a shoemaker; but he soon left
that for the more profitable and less
laborious pursuits of quack, prophet,
and humbug generally. His preten-
sions on credulous people and his al
manacs were bought by the thousands.
To show what sorry quacks Virgins
and Nennor are, notwithstanding the
lapse Of two centuries, during which
the art of humbugging has been de
veioped immensely, they have not i'm
proved in the least on Partridge's sys-
TEN He, Just as they, toretold storms
in March and December, showers in
April, hot weather in August, and
frosts in November, and made loud
boasts as if hit was made.
Swift became disgusted at Par
tridge's pretensions, and determined to
put him down. Walking around Lon
don one day, he noticed over a smiths
sign, Isaac Bickerstaff." 1t struck
bis fancy, and he stored it in his mem
ory for future use. In January, 170S,
Partridge came out with his almanac
as usual A few weeks afterward
London vas astonished by the publica-
ton of small sheet which purported
to ,contain the predictions of Isaac
Bickerstaff, astrologer. 1t made
profound sensation, and the sale was
great. Instead of the vague and in
definite hints at futuiity which Par
trdges almanacs contained, it fore
told foreign and domestic events with
the greatest particularly, giving even
the hour of the day when deaths of
famous men, great victories and de-
| feats should occur. But one statement
created the most talk for at eleven
o'clock on the 29th of March, it was
| predicted that Partridge, the almanac
maker, would die. Partridge himself
stoutly denied its truth but it was of
no use. On the 30th of March another
pamphlet came out giving a circum
stantial account of his death, after q
sincere repentance of his sins and
confession of the worthlessness of his
almanac. Everybody believed he was
dead, and Partridge was never able to
convince the public that he was still
alive. 1t broke up his business and in
a few years he really did die. 1t is a
pity that the Dean isn't still on earth
to deal with Vennor and Wiggins. A
good dose of ridicule is probably the
most effectual weapon which can be
used against them, and the Dean
was q master OF art
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20
Atmosphere at the Table.

1t is impossible to estimate properly
the immense influence which is exerted
upon household by the atmosphere of
the family table. If it is true that one
does not come out of room the same
as he went in,the mind ever after retain
ing the impress of what affected it there,
what great results must be achieved
from the meeting three times day in
the meals, from the conversation indulg-
ed in, and the sentiments expressed
there A neat, wellordered table is in
itself lesson to the children.
/ have noticed that a sensitive child
almost invariably has better manners
when dressed in his best, and have seen
with surprise the effect produced upon
a certain small boy of my acquaintance
by handsomely dressed ladies who are
polite to him. To the inviting table,
where there should always be some
thing attractive, however simple the
meal may be, most children will come
prepared to behave properly. 1t is real
y worth while, and when philosophi-
cally considered, is a matter of great
Importance to lay aside as far as posi-
BILE all thoughts of hard work done be-
fore, and to be done after the meal, and
to allow no vexatious questions to be
discussed at the time The babit of
broodiug over our work, and exhaust
ing ourselves by going all over it in our
minds, is one to be stuGiously avoided.
There is nothing that takes from ones
energy more than this, and it is fire.
qnent cause of insanity.
Everybody knows that food digests
better when in agreeable company. 1t
was something more than a pleasantly
which made a friend remark that he
could not have his wife aud child pass
the summer away from him, as it gave
him the dyspepsia, The poor child who
comes to grief at the table, and is sent
away from it with his dinner half eaten
and who suffers the whole afternoon
with an undigested lump of food in his
stomach, is to be pitied, and 1t is wist
plan to explain to the children that in
tins way they will be punished for bad
conduct at the table.
1t follows, then, that pleasant surpris
es in the way of preparing favorit,
dishes, that good taste and much pains
taking in arranging all the appoint
ments of the table and dinning, room
rise above mere ministering TO tn,
animal existence, and affect the fine is
sues of life, Good behavior and cheer
fulnes ought to accompany each mea
as naturally and unwavering as breaC
and butter The happy laughter whicl
distributes nervous force, and calls tn,
blood from the brain, allowing tn,
stomach to get share, should be hearc
more frequently at our tables. No on,
should feel at liberty to say one wor,
that is not kind and thoughtful, an,
more than he would withhold a sufii
cient quantity of food, These fact
need more careful consideration thai
! they usually MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20
" BLOOMSBURY, PA, FRIDAY, APRIL 90 1888.
Expert Criticism.
"Good day, gentlemen"

"Good day, gentlemen
a very nice looking young man
stood in the doorway of the editorial
room and gazed in benign way at
the occupants of the apartment.
"Would it be possible for me to sell
the Tribune storyY' he continued.
"What kind of story have you
ground out ?" asked the horse report
er
"The Story" said the visitor, sis one
in which the triumph of love is depict
ed, and"
at isn't one of those 'and as Ethel
stood there in the soft moonlight, her
little figure sharply outlined against
the western sky, there was a loud
crash in Coatscliff Castle, aud the girl
knew that her mother had dropped the
doughnut jar kind of stories, is it
because they won't do said the horse
reporter.
"There is nothing at all about
doughnuts in this story" replied the
visitor, rather haughtily but if you
like / can read portion of it.
"Ail right"
"Where shall begn!"
"Anywheie," replied the horse re-
porter. Suppose you give us the last
sentence of it,"
81 should hardly think
ooh, never mind about that. We
do all the thinking for young authors
that come up here"
The visitor seated himself and read
as follows
"For answer Gladys beautiful eyes
dropped, but she gave him both her
hands, and there, under the heavy
fruited trees, the golden bees flying
about them, and the air filled with
their dreamy monotone, he drew her
upon his breast, and raising her long
ringlets to his lips. kissed them rever
emily"
| That's the last sentence, is it?" SAID
the horse reporter.
eyes, sir.
81 should hope it was 1t makes
me tired to read about such ducks"
"Why, don't Sec" began the
author.
'Of course you don't. Probably
you were the hero of the novel. Die
you ever hear of Thompson's colt ?"
The visitor admitted his ignoract
concerning that historical animal.
"Well, Thompson's colt continued
the horse reporter, "was such an in
fernal idiot that he swan across the
river to get drink. Now, that fel
low in your story is dead match fol
him"
81 don't understand"
"Probably not. 1t is not to be ex
pected of literary people But will
tell you; this young fellow in you
story is out under an apple tree hold
ing a girls hands, isn't he o.
"Yes."
"And according to the story h'
raised her long iinglets to his lips
and kissed them reverently' Tba
right?"
Certainly"
"Now what do you think of a young
man that would go nibbling around ,
girls back hair when she had her fac
with her? Such stories do not posses
the fidelity to nature that should eve
characterize the work of genius No
my genial imbecile; you cannot ge
the weight of this powerful journal OIL
the side of any such young man a.
your story depicts. We were ono
young and up to the apple-tree racke
ourselves"
Good day." said the author, startin!
for the door.
$50 long was the response. "Mak
George act like a white man in you
story, and come around again. n."-Chio
ago Tribune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20
Peter Cooper's Will.

The will of the late Peter Cooper
was filed for probate in New York
Thursday. He beqneathes $3.50 an.
nually to Maria Cooper, the wife of his
brother Edward. He directs that the
income of $4,000 be paid to Emma
Harper, wife of John Harper, and at
her death the principal to be divided
again to her issue. His other bequests
are as follows The interest on S1O,-
900 to his niece Martha Tremar, the
interest on $4,000 to Menzie b. Bed
dell and wife. After other small be-
quests he divides the residue of his es-
tate between his children. Edward
Cooper and Sarah Amelia Hewitt in
equal shares. He appoints as his ex
ecutors Edward Cooper and Aoraham
S. Hewitt, his son in-law. The instru-
ment' is dated the 22nd of May, 1871.
In codicil to the will he be9ueathes
to the "Cooper Union for the advance
ment of science and art" 100000.
The estate of Mr.. Cooper amounts TO
about S2,000,000 About $4,000 of
this amount will be required to meet
special bequests which Mr.. Cooper
made and which were not provided for
by his will. This leaves about ST..
100000 to pass under the will
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20

a correspondent writes to know
which, in our judgement, is the safest
seat in case of a railroad collision, as he
wishes to settle controversy with some
friends. From a long aud painful study
in this matter, and calling to aid ripe
experience, we would say, without fear
of successful denial, that the safest seat
in case of a railroad collision is the top
rail of a reliable fence about four miles
in a northeasterly direction from the
collision.