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National Republican., 1883-11-03
More coun,erre,ters Arrested.

Dispatches received by tho secret service
division yesterday report tho arrest in In
diana of Joseph A. Perkins for counterfeiting.
Perkins formerly operated with the gang of
cobnterfeiters arrested on Wednesday. Tho
agent of the secret service at Denver, Col,
reports the arrest of William j. Schroeder
and Alexander V. Fox for passing counterfeit
SEQ notes on the Bank of Commerce of New
National Republican., 1883-11-03
Thc Iyorld,s Pontofliees.

In number of postofiices the United States
ranks first, with d4,5l2 offices; Great Britain
next, with 14,9lS offices. Germany has 1l,0SS
and France 6,15s. Japan is far in advance
of Russia, British India, Austria, Italy, and
Spain in the number of postotices having
5,09i. Switzerland ranks first in tho relative
proportion between the number of postoflices
and population, having an average of 9s5 in
habtants to each Office. The United States
has 1,126, Norway has 2,054, and Great Britain
Q 362 inhabitants for each office
National Republican., 1883-11-03
Ludrment OF the Crltlca.

Tho New York World has been at pains t.
colate the opinions of the New York press OF
Henry Irving's acting. They arc grouped
under such heads as these:
From The Sun
THE REFINEMENT OF HIS METHODS UNDIsPuTED,
From the Post
HIS METHODS ABoMISABLE.
From the Times
HE HAS No TEMPERAMENT.
From NE Tribune.
MAN OF EXCEPTIONAL TEMPERAMENT.
From he Tribune.
THE SAD, SCHOLASTIC, HIGH BRED SMILE.
From he star.
lie IS PIGGIsH.
Ffom The Times
CoNsuNMATE KNOWLEDGE OF his OWN LEGS.
From he World
HE HAS NO LEGs TO SPEAK OF.
From NE JOurndi
Mr. IRVING A MAN or HEART
Fiom he World.
MR., IRVING NOT A MAN OF HEART.
s------
For tremulousness wakefulness, dizziness
and lack of energy, most valuable remed,
is Browns Iron Bitters.
National Republican., 1883-11-03
Zeal 65stute Brokers.
EMoVAL. 1901. REMOVAL
WILLIAM DICKSON,
GENERAL REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
..t. AGENT
Has removed his office from Four-nnd-a-half
street to
NO. 1901 STREET NORTHWEST.
Zeal 6stute Brokers'.

Desirable property for snle in all parts Of the city
Special ana personal attention given 10 the renting
of houses and collection of rents
Real estate loans negotiated at lowest rates oflnter
est.
In surance risks on buildings stocks, merchandise,
household furniture, &c. effected with the FIRE
ASSOCIATION, Of Philadelphia, Pa. (the most pop
ular and reliable insurance company In that state),
or placed In any of the prominent companies In the
country,
SPECIAL AND GENERAL TAXES PAID Al
A DISCOUNT.
1901. + STREET. 1901.
National Republican., 1883-11-03

30 Those Advatissrs ycho so desire eon hare their
names aud address placed in Register in THE RE-
PUBLICAN business O6cc prepared for that purDose IN
order that responses Thereto coming qer The advertise
ment has been taken QUO can be forwarded by mail or
OtbSrigise
National Republican., 1883-11-03
TO READ THAT
w DIR. j. VAN DYCK, DlRMATOLoGIST,

No. ~ Grant Place
Permanently removes Plmples. BluckheRds. Liver
spots, Sallowness, Superhuou5 Hair, Wrinkles, Ueep
Pores, Freckles. irontal Crown, Part and Temple
Badness, Scay Scalp Teter, Thin Harsh, Dry, 5plt
Faded, and Premature Gray Hair: all Complexion
Cutaneous, and Hair Bleniishes, making the com.
pcNlon fresh, line, pure clear peerless, and hoaut
f, the hands soft smooth, white, and pretty and the
hair vigorous and luXurlant without any paints
Cnames, cosmetics. The Doctors treatment Is the
result uf 20 year, experience.
SUPERFLuOuS HAGR.-Dr Van Dyck Is pleased
20 to the ladies OF Washington that he has
perfected treatment which permanently and tor
ever removes superiluOus haiE from the upper lip,
chin, cheeks arms and apy part OF the body, hout
any injury TO the skim no depNatory acid plaster
usCd-Only treatment IN the world that Will for
ever remove this most annoying OF all complexion
bomlshes.
THE HAIR,-Dr Van Dyck successfully treats the
hair and scalp lie carefully examines the scalp, aud
II the hair ocles are not destroyed, he never fails
ness, thin, dry split. nded ana premature gray hair
dandrun, scay srnlp, scalp tetGr and all aiectons
OF the hair and scalp, Both sexes treated lisa Tegu-
lar graduate Of medicine and surgery, aud you can
consult him with every confidence In his skill. Call
once.
NoTE-Dr. Van Dyck has permanently located at
No 20 Grant Place, where he bG consulted daily
except Friday and Saturday; hours, a. m. to .. M
Sundays, o a. m. to D. m.
wv TANTED-To ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN 10.
w Beall Bateman a Co.'S Bank, III II n. n. W., Is
q Commissioner Of Deeds for every state and Terri
tory, United States Commissioner, Examiner, aud
Notary Publlc alwaysin office nom Il. m. TO p M.
National Republican., 1883-11-03
MroitaI.

c"NpttNl'
CURE AND UNF.tILING CURE FOR ALL
- forms ofmalaTia What Rev. Il. j. Yost, editor OF
"'fhe Pulpit and Parsonage" says "Having been
afflicted with malaria for years. and having taken
quinine until my nerves began TO be affected. began
only to be disappointed. was assured by business
man with whom have daily intercourse that it /
cordlng to directions they would cure me. am now
prepared 10 say that regard them as infinitely STU
perior to qunue,Rnd decidedly better than anything
will be sure to recommend II to your friends. Don't
suffer, but call and get box nj once costing only SOC
oc5-im CLARKE & CO., 0l4 + ST, N. w
s.VoUR TREATMENT FOR IMPoTENoY
Il and nervous decay. am convinced, is the
etor from John s. Allen. NJ D., to Erie Medical Co.,
Buffalo, NJ Y. On request tho company Will mail
lIee Cor sealed for stamp explanatory pamphlet. DC
HEALru is WEALTH.
DIR. Il. C. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN
TREATMENT, n specific for Hysterla, Dizziness
G0nynisssns, s, Nerv9as Aeadaohe MeptaliDepressi9n
voluntary Emissions, Premature Old Age, caused by
over-exeriion. selfnbuse, or overndulgenoe, which
recent cases. each box contains one months treat
ment one dollar box, SIX boxes for five dollars
Sent by mail prepaid, on receipt of price. We guar
antee six boxes TO cure any case. with each order
received by us for six boxes accompanied with Ave
dollars viii send the purchaser our written guar.
effect 4 cure Guarantees Issued cy SToTf & CRoM
WELL, $50 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, u. O.,
Wholesale and retail agents Orders by mail will
ceve prompt attention.
tsYNTIAK AND UNDEvELoPED PARTS OF
w the human body enlarged developed. and
strengthened" ,rc is an interesting advertisement
long run In our paper In reply 10 inquiries we Will
say that there Is evidence of humbug about this.
On the contrary, the advertisers are very highly In.
dOrsed. Interested persons may get scaled circulars
giving all particulars by addressing Erie Med. Co.
oc3l-tf
National Republican., 1883-11-03
1901. = STREET.
EoE RENT-BY Il. IL WARNER,
prrsunaI.

DRoF sHELDoN's DANCING ACADEMY,
4 1904 Est. N, W.-;All tho latest dances taught
classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Saturdays;
unions, Tuesdays and Saturdays
CIEAL sACQUES REDYED, FUR CIRCULAR
- aud dOman Innings newly covered; furs repaired
MISS CUNNiNGHAM, 1910 Bth st. NV. 5-3
MFRS GEORuE of PHILADELPHIA.
WI BUSINESS TEST AND HEALING MEDIUM
207 PENESY LNAEIA AN,, n, w,
For short time only In this city, MOIST
Mt ATIONAL DETECTIVE AGENCY AND
IN Bureau of General Information O3i h street.
Rooms 4, 9, and 10. Established 1873.
All classes Of civil and criminal detective cases
worked up promptly throughout America, Canada
and Europe. C9rrespondents everywhere Com
est reference for capacity and integrity.
JAMES H. CUNNINGHAM,
Manager.
~ ECORATIVE ART NEEDLE.wORK-MItA
~ L. BRASELMAN will give Instruction In
Crewel, Ken9lngon, and all kinds OF Embroidery
Lessons In classes and private. Apply at hor Em'
brolderng Parlora. No l2ll street northwest
1ermsrensonable
National Republican., 1883-11-03
.eur 3rnt- miscellaneous

LNOR RENT-FlNB BUSINESS PROPERTY.
occupied us shoe store. Apply to WM G. BuRNS,
JOl X street northwest y2j-tf
National Republican., 1883-11-03
Business Garos.

Y AVAGE DIE TErE Az PANAMA.SECHAGE
IL iustanlane. Coupe de ChsveuX microscnpques;
Textures bruno, noire au blonde, Salon d'Applca-
tion CT de computations. Discretion assuree ROcnou
Lyon ct Paris
j. nOCHON,
LADIES HAIR DREssER FROM PARIS
CORCORAN BUILDING, b37 Fifteenth Street
molly Washington, u. O.
National Republican., 1883-11-03

IINOR aALE-PliINTED CARDS, " FURNISHED
~ louniu with Table Boardi" This House for
Rent apply Rt --" and "Furnlshed Rooms for
Rent price 10 cents each for sale VI the Busnesa
olice or The National Republican de1-u
National Republican., 1883-11-03
II BOOKBINDER AND PAPER RULER,
ll03 Il STREET N. w.
The Very Finest Binding at the Lowest Rates
Promptly Executed

DICYCLES AND TRICYCLES REPAIRED IN
ID the most skillfnl manner, aud all work guar.
Ruteed New and secondhand BICYCLES and tricyclas
for sale WIN. q. SORIBNER, ll0s Il street nOrth-
west, (FcnlOn llRlll nu3
National Republican., 1883-11-03

1901 Ksr. tFRANKLIN .soUARE)-CoR-
l. eDOl ncr house. fully furnished contains -
rooms; extra size dining roomi stable and carriage
house. 81
FURNISHED HOUSE. CONTAINING TEN
II large rooms and two bath rooms, to good tenant
at reasonable rates. Inquire at i7i2 L. street north
west. jy2T
IF YOU. WANT TO BUY. SELL, RENT. OR
Il Trade City or Country Property. come and seethe
gleat bargains at the Real Estate Exchange OF
WILLIAM ii. MAIN Il BROTHER, 81, Charles
Hotel corner Third street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. mhlp.H
National Republican., 1883-11-03
S1lanteo- -Ruoms.

VOY GENTLEMAN AND WIFE, LARGE FRONT
ID room, furnished wholly or In part, and board In
private family; w. of0th and n. of ST. N. w. Ad-
dress, stating terms. which must be moderate, BON
45, Smithsonian Institution, City. 40
rs THERE NOT A CONiFoRTAB BLY, FURNISH
Il ed room LIST floor front price sl5 to go north of
Il st. and west of 9th. Address IMMEDIATELY,
Republican Onice. As
doom AND BOARD FOR A YOUNG LADY
HI Price must be moderate. Address b. G. A., Re
publican Onice l-5
A SUITE OF FURNISHED ROOMS. BETWEEN
IA. 18TH and 10Th and and Lists. n. w. Address IL.
]. L., Republican Ofice il'h p
National Republican., 1883-11-03

w be- Of good SdSss WhE 10 work. and
desirous OF making himself useful and necessary IN
Office of a large establishments habits must be
good; SiO week paid during one months trial. Ad-
dress, in handwriting OF applicant, MANAGER, Re-
publican Office, 2.6
National Republican., 1883-11-03
11lnnfrA- -Snnnsrs.


TIIO BUY, FOR CASH, a GROOM HOUSE, ON
A East Capitol st.. or in N. W., for II home Ad-
dress REAL ESTATE. Il. o. Box 5I2 3.6
TINo RENT-A FURNISHED PARLoR, OFFICE
Il room suitable for class room twlcen week,
evenings, from to lO good central location state
rent required. Address D. o. Republican Office. 3-3
A HOUSE IN EXCHANGE FOR VALUBLE
IA stocks. Address, stating location and paTticu
lars, EXCHANGE Republican once. 3-3
National Republican., 1883-11-03
Aersuual Comfort.


TIEET, &c.-DR WHITE, 8. O. OPERATING
IL rooms, lil0 Pa. av., opposite Wards Hotel
oAlce hours, a. m; 70 p m. SUNDAY hours . 70 II
a. m. Praclced IA washington d. g., from ls9l to
clans and surgeons. onicefee - per visit
HiHE sHEDD BATHs. OO9 70 STREET, NEAR
Il Ninth-lurSsh. Russian, sulphur and Mercurial
Baths given with stll and experience, Manipulation
often years experience NJ this establishments Single
BATH ~ for VI II for Sl0 open Sunday nOm n.
NJ. 10 D. IN, aulEH
NTEW TURKISH BATH CDR. BOVEESL
IN l4l7 street. opposite Riggs House. Large pool,
good ventilation, ladies, Monday and Friday, NoI
open sunday. Open from a til 10 y. m. Satur.
day, ~ " N. Baths. 81; tickets, SLbl
apo DR. III. Il BOVEB Electrician.
National Republican., 1883-11-03

A NEW OR SECOND HAND 42 IN. OR "a IN.
"A Bicycle. Apply 10 w. d. MOSES & SON. cor.
I'm 81. nnl Penn. ave. 81
National Republican., 1883-11-03

1.-TWO PER CENT. A MONTH WILL BE GIVEN
L. tor use Of S}0C by a responsible man. Principal
paid on demand Address G. @. NJ, Republican
National Republican., 1883-11-03

wv TANTED-THREE DRIVERS--MUST BE PO-
wv lite and well recommended. LBOY DIS
Washington 2jCent Express, 4Sl Penn. nv. and 1908
l. AZ N w, 90
National Republican., 1883-11-03

FINo EXCHANGE--FINE SADDLE AND BRI.
IL die nearly new, for double barrel, breech load
ing gun, Il bore. Address b. L. Co. Republican Oillce
National Republican., 1883-11-03
S0lauteo--Osm mpIOnmrnt.

DosITIoN IN A CHURCH CHOIR, ny A so
Il prano and alto singer, who hnve had seven
yenrs expert ence. Reference, Dr. J. w. Bschoif.
Address MUSIC, Republican Office. 1.6
rUNwo WHITE WOMEN WISH a SITUATION
National Republican., 1883-11-03

CONTRACTS TO LAY BRICK IN THE WALL
" ut fl25O per 1000 Address BRlCkLAHElt, Re-
loan n-a
National Republican., 1883-11-03
G0lantrS- -TflisteIIanrous.

CSTENoGRAPHY TAUGHT THOROUGHLY
= lessons week. Ierms-s2.50 per month. Ad-
dress Nj. w. N, 83i Mass. av. NJ W. SO
National Republican., 1883-11-03
Solnntrn. ..MtIn.


VTTANTED-TWO SOBER, INDUSTRIOUS
w drivers for Witherbees Express. Must bring
good reference, and deposit security. Apply al once
at ASS Pa, av. 2O
National Republican., 1883-11-03

IL XPERIENCED DRY GOODS SALESMAN
u with good references desires II situation Ad'
dress A. Il. J.. Rennhllonn Oflce. 1.b
National Republican., 1883-11-03

TI1O PURCHASE4-A LOT IN MOUNT PLEAS
A. ant or suburbs improved or not Address, with
price and full particulars, G. NJ b. Republican ONCE.
National Republican., 1883-11-03

A CLERK IN THE SURGEON GENERALIS
IA Once would like TO change places with q clerk
IN tne Postotlice Department. Address Nj. FRAN rs,
National Republican., 1883-11-03

DY A COMPETENT CoLORED WoMAN.-A
Id situation as u chambermaid chllds nurse In u
hrst class nmlly. Call or address 1888 NJ st N w 10
GITUATIoN AS CHAMBERAIAGD OR NURSE
- Good references Address SUSAN HOLM kS
kppubliCan Onlcp LIS
National Republican., 1883-11-03

Il ANES BUTTER STANDS 7rH ST. WING
II Center Market. Also N. L. Market is the only
place TO buy Choice Butter at low prices. 5-6
VOUNG LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WHO
A wish TO assist In organizing an Amateur
Dramatic Association, to Bend names and addresses
TO w, w. H., Republican Olllce. SO
National Republican., 1883-11-03

A RELIABLE MIDDLE AGED NURSE AND
"A cook; German preferred. Gail ut 1915 10th ST.
National Republican., 1883-11-03

A SITUATION AS ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER
IN or entry clerk or any position OF responsibility
IN business house; best references. Address w. G.,
Republican Office les
National Republican., 1883-11-03

POSITION FOR FIRST CLASS FRENCH
"A cook IN private family or hotel good ref
ercnces Addre @, L., Republican Office l-3
National Republican., 1883-11-03
for Sait.

A BARGAIN-FARM OF 60 ACRES, UNDER
IA cultivation, fine order, good dwellings 10 miles
from city near Burnt Mills 800; terms reasonable.
ALONZO A. MAltIi, real estate broker 12l2ia II ST.
N. w,
National Republican., 1883-11-03

HNHOUSAND ACRES BEST TIMBER LAND IN
l. Red River County, Texas, Red River; will ex-
change for city property. j. " BoRNES, lOli I ST.
National Republican., 1883-11-03

WTANTED.-A GOOD WAITER WHO UNDER
w stands managing furnace; also an experienced
cook. Apply at 1888 st. n. w. 2.3
UTANTED-GERMAN OR IRISH GIRL TO
w cook, wash and iron and assist in housework;
good home and wages. 20 l St n. w. 20
w the Baltimore Mutual Aid society. Apply amer
2p. IN. daily to l.. Q. GADD manager room 3, Lenox
building, corner Seventh and q streets northwest.
au2Gtf
National Republican., 1883-11-03

TosIE n. FAINT, TYPE WRITER. CHAUNCEY
Building, "a ST. perfect work guaranteed. Please
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-03-21

IN board the steamer Geo. W. Elder.
which sailed from San Francisco at 8 o.
m. yesterday, are cabin passengers as
below named. II will be noticed that
the list is an unusually large one:
:. For Seattle-D T GammelI, Miss Mol
ile Ienny, w p Parsons and wife, MIS-
q IrowbridRe, J A Lyons, wife and two
Gn1iaren. Capt ] NuRent and wife, Mrs
~ xoung, II ] France. w w Kingdom,
q A0nn: " Mccormick, w A Pardie,
4 L HAN, z G Gender, E A Walker, Mrs
S9onns and two children, A Leadbettsr,
. Lsadeefter, Mrs. Lsadbsttsf, q Ven.
noo ana wife, Elizabeth Caldwell, Annie
McCosmack, B L Mccormack. G Culver.
Geo h HAnley, wife and son, T 81
walker: + B Murter, C II WELLINGTON.
VIM Biz. w Roger, f H Rogers, ii
bowser, + CrevelinR, j d Duncan and
family, Mrs ] Chilberg. J Chilberg. Mrs
re Reereon, s D Wilson, Mary Peter
son, d Schultz. II c Styles, 4 f Brown
ana wife, r Robb. L s Bowley. F Tasro,
= focum, w Chsseman. B r Bolan.
Z Z Laird, I j Gray, 8 F Clayton. H N
BALDWIN and wife. A Becker. p A Kew
10y, z Westerland, Mrs E Helms, s At
For Taooma-Capt McAllep, wife
and daughter, ] D Rainey and family.
w Rainey and brother, K A Grim, ] A
Ginol, J G Cook, j A Cup, wife and
child. j Seaman, wife and child, A ii
Langley, J B Taylor, J Baker, E c
Baker, II Cole and wife, II Tessen-
field, W A Black. Mrs Black, II F Glenn
ents and wife, J Clements, Mrs s K
BeeRs, J II Atwood and wife, n Miller
and child, Mrs E Miller and child, John
Bell, D w Nichols. wife and child, Oh
HArsheberger, d Trendricks.
For Olympia-C Haven.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-03-21
4 PRssIpxsf xxclasunAx.
Toronto Nt,rs.l

Y L 4OkVa1O ~ rtl&.
An arabic though somewhat desiccated
Amsrican vas on his way, the other DAY,
to the city Of Boston. He had, with that
thrifty forethought Of his nation, secursd
| lower berth. and was meditatinQ upon
the wisdom OF gathering bis BODY -
hind the curtains when be was accosted
by an Enelishmau In tweed suit. ~
EnGilshman was Of an ample preoeuoe.
and had the air of ono Who bad hoen
pastursd on mutton chops al b. life.
"You vim excuse med ssid he a. Ia.
tweed suit, "but am riehf IN supooeina
that yoo have tho lower berthT'
"7ou bet yoor life" tho Other ~
piled.
my sister, said the ovuer Of tn
tweed suit, "has the upper berth, vhioh
is deuced awkward, YOU know. The IN
H., added the EnQlishman, with frsnk
urhanity, "it's unpleasant for ladies 70
climb up past q man in q lower barth.
Now, might ask YOU, sir, to do me H.
extreme favor Of occupying the upper
your's?"
The request was scarcely preferred
when the American, with the oallantry
of genuine fank, FASTENED 10 aseure
his English acquaintance that nothing
could give him more pleasure than to Be
OF service to lady.
On the following morning the Ameri-
can was astonished to see a pair Of tve>a
legs emerge from a lower berth opposite
that which he had politely given up, and
next moment the adipose upper extrem-
tiles of the En9lishman.
Say. said the American, as an air Of
grave disgust began to creep over his
astonished physioRnomy, "didn't 700
ask me to give oP my lower berth to your
sister,"
Certainly, my dear fellow" replied
the gentleman addressed; "hope you
slept well?"
And You had . lower berth?"
"Of course"
And then you got me to give up mine
to your sister, sir?''
why, my dear fellow" said the Ena-
llshmau, in his turn, you didn't expect
I'd give up a lower berth to my own ais
ter. did your"
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-03-21
Few TACOMA.

New TACOMA, March l9.-Mr. F. Sc.
gar, proprietor Of the Steilacoom beer
ball. is enlarging it considerably, also
adding another pool table.
The masquerade ball was largely at.
tended. There were many spectators.
There was nothing to mar the pleasure
of those present. The masks were most
ly unique. The dancing was kept up
till 4a.m. Tho fact ia, this Germania
Society ball was, financially and other.
wise, success.
Piles have been driven at the trestle
near Lister d Co.'s foundry to strength
On it.
Frederick Eberspasher, the German
suicide, was member Of the Germania
Society, under whose auspices he was
buried at p. m. today. Thus far nc
cause il known why the act was com.
mitted.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-03-21

A Desirable Piace for seatlers, and
what . Resident has to say Of is.
Ed. Posr-ISTELLIeKScER:-Iwa was read
ing in your paper about these islands.
but ] notice you always speak about
San Juan and Lopez, and ignore Orcas
altogether. think it may be interest
ing to some Of your readers to have q
short description of Orcas, the largest
island Of this archipelago.
Several high hills give Orcas q rugged
and uninviting appearance, tho highest
OF which, Mount Constitution, is said to
be twenty-five hundred feet. The in
termediate valleys are fertile, and gen.
orally not very hard to be pot in Guilt
walton. The fruit Of Orcas is equal if
not superior to any raised ON this coast,
which. think, is caused by the land
being more or less sheltered by hills,
and the soil containing lime.
There are four main basins or valleys
on this island, each Of which has several
vacant claims, which offer opportuni.
ties for pleasant homes. The one on
the southeast extends from Mr.. John
Zierick's to Mr.. John Gray's. The Sec
ond comprises the head of East Sound,
in which live Mr.. NJ. L. Adams, Col.
May, Mr.. G. w. Shattuck and others.
The third in the center of the island is
called Grow Valley, and extends from
Mr.. Thos. Dixon's to West Sound. The
fourth extends from Mr.. Caldwell's
to Mr.. Nichols, on the west side of Or
cas-. Each of these contains enough good
claims to support good school, if they
were settled by families.
We have about sixty settlers. three
schools, three postofioes, and I think
about fifteen or twenty good vacant
claims vet on this island. Settlers with
means could buy improved farms with
orchards, barns and houses, etc., for
less than it costs to improve them, much
less than the same kind of farm could
be bought elsewhere.
Hoping these few lines will induce
some good families to seek Orcas for
their homes, remain.
Yours truly,
ENcCH MAY.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-03-21

What has surprised us most about
weather prophecy, says the N. Y. Euening
Post, Is that the prophets should devote
themselves to predicting storms and vio-
lent disturbances. Fine weather is what
most people would like to be able to look
forward 20, and We feel sure that there
is q great opening before any prophet
who will take up this branch Of the sub
jeot. Our readers may be glad to know
that an Irish weather prophet, j. G.
Sword, has appeared in Dublin, who in
tends to devote himself during the COM
inc year to beth branches Of the subject.
His predictions for 1883, postmarked
Dublin. have reached Us. So far az the
United States is concerned, he declares
that "for the purpose of obtaining a
large supply of grain. timber and lumber
for the British Islauds, Canada and the
United States will b exempted from Ca
lamities this year." The weather in the
British Islands, however. will not b 90
good:
The Winds will cease to blow,
There will be Drouth and Heat;
Corn for Food will not grow,
Nor viii Oats, Peas or Wheat.
There il q lack Of detail in thess
thoughtful verses, but the prediction il
ono of far moro general interest than
any that Virgins or Devoe or Veunor
ever thought Of making.
Mr.. Sword adds to the interest of his
prophecy by giving it q religious charac-
TOR, for bis last verse hints that inhabit-
ants Of Great Britain who will repent
their sins may escape the extremely dis
agreeable weather predicted for them.
He says:
Sinners who viii repent
Can now obtain the keys
Which save from punishment,
Found only on their knees.
This must Be, however, by emigration
to the United States; for, in the total alb
sence Of crops, staying on their knees in
England will do no good.