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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-01-23
Deetru.
A Paradox.

A Paradox.
recolect how grieved was
When Cousin Amy married.
/ thought her very cruel bee ause
For me she had not tarried.
She gave to my affection green
Encouragement in plenty.
For was under seventeen
And she was five and twenty.
Fair Amy is widow now,
Her sorrow fast outgrowing
IT'S very singular VOW,
The way the years are ding.
With me. at allegro rate;
With her graceful lente-
Now am nearing thirty-eight
And she is six and twenty.
should be gratified to know
How others, like my cousin,
A twelve month older only grow,
One year n half dozen.
Oh, Chronos! tell the secret to me,
The power superhurnan
That causes time with man to fee,
But bids it wait with woman.
Life.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

Hon. John L. Mason, commonwealth attor-
ney for King George county Va, and Miss
Kate X. Henry. only daughter of the late Capt
J. NJ. Henry, were married at St. Johns Church
at clock yesterday. The church was lighted,
md there were large number Of persons
present to witness the ceremony. Dr. w. \.
Leonard and Rev. +. b. Reazor, his assistant,
and Mr.. Mason and Mr.. Charles Field, of Bal
timOrc, his best man, awaited the bridal party
nt the altar. The organist played the Wedding
March from "Iohengrin," and the bridal party
moved up the aisle. The ushers were Mr..
Julian Jones, of Baltimore; Mr. Leonard Mar
bury and MIR. Burke, of Alexandria; Mr.. J. Will
liam Henry, MIR. Walter Paterson, Mr. Pataer
Green. of this city Mr.. Arthur Ferguson, from
the City of Mexico, and Mr.. Hutchinson, of
Fredericksburg They headed the line, and
were followed by the eight brides
maids, who were Miss Holman, of Au-
rora, Ind; Miss Eliza Townshend, of Boston;
Miss Sue Colston, OF MartiAsburg w. Va; Miss
Flora Ferguson, of the City of Mexico. and
Miss Lila Townshend, Miss Maggie Heap, Miss
Susie Roy, and Miss Alice jenkins. of this city
The bride was escorted by her brother. Mr..
James Malcolm Henry. who gave her away at
the altar. She wore n handsome robe of pearl
satin, with front of brocaded velvet, and the
veil was fastened with orange blossoms, and
she carried a bouquet of tea rose buds. The
bridesmaids wore short dresses of cream col
ored surah, short veils and each one carried q
large bouquet Of roses. Afler the ceremony the
bridal party drove TO the residence ofthe brides
mother on street. where a dinner was served.
In the evening the bride and groom started on
n tour north. Mr.. and Mrs. Mason will reside
in King George county.
National Republican., 1885-11-25
OUR THEME TODAY

Is Overcoats. Our stock is
large and varied, and, as
newspaper space is expen-
sive, we must limit our
selves to talking to you
about one thing at a time.
We do not say to you that
we have more Overcoats
than all the other clothing
houses combined. It would
not be true if we did; but
we do say, and stake our
claim to honesty on the
truth of our statement, that
we have as large a variety,
as well selected an assort-
ment, as elegantly cut,
made, and trimmed stock
of Overcoats for M g n,
Youths, and Boys as those
who make higher claims
can show you, and at prices
fully 25 per cent. below
what you have heretofore
paid for goods of the same
quality. In saying this we
do not ask you to take our
unsupported statement, but
we wish to remind you in
the most respectful manner
that you have every oppor-
tunity of inquiring into the
correctness of our claim.
Look around, exercise your
faculties, judge for your
selves, post yourselves on
the value of goods. If you
do these things, and the saw
ing of money is any consid-
Grafton to you, you will
quickly decide where your
best interest lie. In SUBJ
mitting to you through the
papers our claim to selling
fine Clothing at popular
prices, we use plain and
simple language. We en-
ploy no man Of lie tt o T s
to use obsolete words
and high sounding Latin
| phrases with w h i G. h to
mystify you. Truth lends
us force. We need no scribe.
We have Overcoats for sale
in all weights, colors, styles,
and fabrics, ranging in price
from 81 to $40. No ready
made Overcoat is worth
more. We respectfully in
vite you to examine o u r
stock. We know too we'll
what is due to an invited
guest to treat you otherwise
than with courtesy and re-
spect, whether you come to
look or buy.
National Republican., 1885-11-25
Children's and Misses Department.

The sale of our School Newmarkets and
Coats is meeting with such success we sue
ceeded in making another large purchase in
same at very low average, and have con-
cluded to let you have the full benefit of the
same.
School Coats-of good, substantial fabric,
with plush collar, we offer again, as fol-
lows and years, at 81; 8 and 10 years,
at S2.25; 10 years, at $3.50; ID years, at $2.75;
16 years, sizes, at SO. Don't miss them.
School Newmarkets, with plush collars,
good article and O years, at $3.50; s and
10 years, at $2.S7; 12 years, at 1926; IA
years, at $3.50; 16 years, at 1915. Come
early If you want to benefit by this bargain.
Fine School Newmarkets, with plush
cape, plush collar and cuffs. Now listen
ana years. sizes, $2.75; s and 10 years, at
$3.50; IL years, at S3.75; IA years, at $4.25;
10 years. at $3.50.
But you want to see our finer grades to
appreciate the superior stock we carry Up
TO the finest Boucle Cloth Garments you find
them all very reasonable, and we will be
pleased with your call.
Our line Of Boys 0vercoats and Kilt
Suits, as well as full assortment Of all
kinds Of Children's Garments, are continu-
ously found on our well-stocked counters.
National Republican., 1885-11-25
MINOR LOCAL EVENTS.
The Smaller Happenings OF a Day in
aud About the City.
ie police were paid OFF yesterday.

The police were paid of yesterday.
The Virginia Republican Association meets
at 43S Fourth street tonight
Some one stole n horse blanket belonging TO
Thomas ID. Collins Monday night.
The first quarterly examination of the Miner
normal school takes place to-day from $3.50 Il.
IN. to 1880 p. m.
Alndy's gold watch, diamond setting, val
ucd at Si5, has been stolen from Joseph B.
Mcmillan, of 2O2 Finh street southeast,
Eight chickens were stolen from the yard of
Mrs. a. Essie and Mrs Couners on the night Of
the 2lst instant Value, $3.50.
A thief broke into the room of Samuel Bird,
living on q street, near Second southwest, aud
stole Il silver watch, coats. aud shirts. Value,
SIS.
The report of the board OF directors OF the
Aged Wornen's Home for the past year has
been submitted to the commissioners. The
amount received was sl,03950. There are
thirteen inmates.
Capt. Henry L. Burgess, of the Washington
Cadet Corps has again been arrested for run.
ming q spinning Jenny nt the Cadets fair. The
case was continued IN the police court ycster-
day for one week.
Rex Smiths locker Mt the Young Mems
Christian Association gymnasium was forced
open Monday afternoon and gold watch aud
chain and locket and n Baltimore and Ohio
railroad ticket were stolen. Value, e7j.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

The following requests have been approved
by the commissioners: To extend sewer in alley
in square 5l6. to grant ]. G. Madison ten days
leave of absence. The following requests have
been received To remove the restaurant at the
corner of Fifth street and Massachusetts, ave-
nue.; to repair hydrant on i street, near
Seventh street southeast; to construct IN ex-
perimental line of wire for telegraphic and
feleJho purposes TO connect house 49,
Pennsylvania avenue southeast with house l3l
street northeast; to continue the improve
ment of North Capitol street up to l.; to lay
brick pavements IN front of 20Ol, 1908, and 200l
Vermont avenue; 1898. 1880. and 1882 Tenth
street; 1927 1920 and 1881 Vermont avenue;
also in front of OIL to 923 street.
AGISToN, the king of skaters at The Elite
Rink, Ninth street, every night this week.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

Coroner Patterson and jury composed OF
william c. Harper, James Cleary, william E.,
Wise, Allen T. Boswell Dennis Callahan, and
Wm. II. Thompson assembled at o'clock
yesterday at the eighth precinct station to hold
ored. The following witnesses testified; Jos.
Williams, Susie Powell Lucy Williams, Maggie
Forester, William White, Sergt. Metholl, and
DIR. ]. Il. Hartigan. Their testimony sub
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN. The jury rendered a
verdict to the effect that the deceased came to
her death from a pistol.shot wound in the
Richard Lee. The prisoner was sent to jail by
order of the coroner,
National Republican., 1885-11-25
Cloaks and Suits.
Ladies' Department.

Extra fine silk Plush Visites, with hand
some feather trimming, and well worth S25,
we offer now at $40.
Boucle Cloth Visites, in brown and black,
with fine feather trimming-a magnificent
gnrment-only $3.50.
Best Berlin Beaver Newmarkets, only in
brown, entire front, collar, and cuffs
trimmed with plush, reduced from $12.50,
your choice at SO.
Five Boucle Cloth Walking Jackets, with
fancy buckles and cut in those fashionable
diagonal fronts, n decided bargain at 50.
The balance Of those elegant English
Walking Jackets, which created quite n
sensation In our Cloak Department within
the last few days, we will close out at the
low figure Of So. Be sure to get one before
IL is too late. Only So.
Russian Circulars, made Of fine black d.
agonal and trimmed, beautiful French
Coney collar, we will sell at 1926. They
cannot be replaced for $3.50, but remember
our price.-S625
Our stock Of Ladies' Dresses comprises
choice selection Of the latest designs. Not
alone that we vouch for lowest prices posi-
BILE, we guarantee fit and finish, and neces-
sarily can give satisfaction in every instance.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

George a, Neihmyer, by his next friend
John II. Veihmyer, brought suit against the
Baltimore and ohio Railroad Company to re-
cover $4,000 damages, from being run over by
one OF the company's engines on Oct. II, lSS2,
and losing leg. The case was tried yester-
day in the circuit court before Justice Cox, and
the testimony showed that the plaintiff was
aware of the constant running of the cars and
took the risk of crossing the tracks when sig.
nal dangers were posted. Under tho instruc.
tions of the court, to the effect that If the jury
found that Neihmyer by his negligence had
contributed TO the accident, he was not entitled
to recover the jury found for the defendant.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

The Central Presbyterian Church, Third and
streets, of which Rev. DR.. A. w. Pltzer is pas
tor, will not be dedicated until Dec, 6. Thanks.
giving Day the First and Fourth Presbyterian
congregations Will assemble there for a union
service. Rev. Joseph Kelly will preach. The
music for the occasion will be excellent, and
will be under the direction of Mr.. Hunter, pre-
ccntor, and Mr.. Reigart, organist OF the Fourth
Church, A violin and clarionet nccompani-
ladies of his household will likely attend.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

Patents were yesterday issued to the follow
ing Washingtonians Julius Emmner, for
telephone transmitter Henri Guillaume, for q
II. b. Smith Machine Company, Smthville, N.
j., for n bicycle; Martin +. Rice for machine
for loading and reloading cartridges, and
George WWeldman for Il treadle for bicycle.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

wm. T. Benton, an ex-policeman, Battle
Minor colored; Samuel Jackson, colored; an ex'
special policeman; Benjamin Golly, and Joseph
G. Harper, a policeman, have been arrested
and charged with perjury. They were wit
nesses against Mrs. Belt, and the tcs.imony.they
gave Is alleged to have been false. Judge Smell
Yesterday fixed the bail at 900 each, except
In the case of Harper which was placed at $500
No date was assigned for trial.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

The following building permits were issued
yesterday; Gen. L. Whittlesey, to build one
cost 81, ,OOO Peter Mccartney, TO build one two
story and cellar brick on II street, near Twenty
first, to cost SO, 200 w. G. Johnson, TO build
four twostory bricks on Massachusetts, avenue,
near North Capitol street. to cost 80, 800
National Republican., 1885-11-25
FURS!
HALF FURRIERS' PRICES |!

The following SKINS made up Mufs, Capes, Domans,
Trimmings &c. be purchased The Palais Royal half
urier prices American Badger Real Lynx, Nutra Beaver
Real Chnha Black Marten Russian Sable Silver Hare Hud
son Bay Beaver, Real Otter Grecian Chncha Silver Coney,
White Hare, African Monkey, Dyed Opossum, Silver Coon,
Seal Cape Seal Clipped Coney and Australian opossm
National Republican., 1885-11-25

About two years ago prominent citizen OF
Chicago was told by his physicians that he must
die. They said his system was so dcbilitated
that there was nothing left to build on. lie
made up his mind to try n new departure
lie got some of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
tions. lie began to improve ut once. He kept
up the treatment for some months and is to-
day a wen man. lie says the Discovery"
aVCd his life.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

The following marriage licenses nave been
issued John E. Mason, of King George county,
Va, and Kate X. Henry, of this city; Horace
Brown, of Frederick, Md and Susannah Mat
thews, of Charles county, Md; William Cox
and Catherine Thornton, William Smith and
Ida l.. Prather Jos. Green and Martha Stock,
John d. Blair and Elizabeth Jones, both of
Montgomery county, Md.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

Harlow l.. Street has potitioned for man
damus upon the Secretary of War to compel
him TO restore his name to the roll of the regu-
lar army as lieutenant of the United States
army, from which he claims that he was im-
properly transferred on Jan. 2, 1871, aud placed
ON the list of supcrnumeTaTles,
National Republican., 1885-11-25
StrasburgerDrOs.'
POPULAR
Shoe Houses
726 Seventh Street
and 461 Penna. Avenue,
Invite attention TO the extraordinary inducements
they are now offering, having made special reduc-
tlons for their great
Combination Bargain Sale.

A Combination Lot OF Infants fine Curacao Kid
Hand-sewed Shoes, with worked button holes, sizes
2 to O, and q splendid lot Of Ladies' and Mems Peb
BILE Goat House slippers All Of these worth fully
zoe, and we are selling them at 47c.
Another Combination Lot Of Children's Kid
Spring heel Shoes with worked button holes, sizes
O to H. and Childrens Solar.tp Button Shoes,
spring heels or no heels siles TO H. and Misses
excellent Pebble Grain School Shoes, sizes II 10 2.
and sold elsewhere frome 10 10 S1.26. All Of them
reduced TO the uniform price Of SIC.
A Special Combination Lot Of Youths A.Cnlf
Button shoes, sizes IL to 2, and Boys Good Quality
Hook Lace Shoes, sizes TO .; also fine line Of La
dies Kid and Pebble Goat Button and Lace Shoes.
They are all worth S1.bO, but wO have reduced
them TO the low price Of pTc.
A Combination Assortment Of Ladies' Hlgh.cut
Rid.top Curacao Kid-foxed Shoes, with box toe and
neat, stylish heel, and Gentlemen's Narrow-toe
Tipped Lace Shoes and Congress CATERS. These
are stylish and made OF excellent material; worth
all Of s1.75. Our price for these is only sl.l7.
A Combination Line OF Ladies' Common-seAse
Curacao Kid and fine Pebble Goat Shoes, and GEN
tlemen's A.Calf Button Shoes, with neat narrow
toes and tips. All nt the very low figure OF sla7.
A Special Lot of Ladies' Falr-stltch Goodyear
Hnnd.welt Curpcon Kid and fine Pebble Goat Shoes
and Gentlemens fine Calf CATERS, button, lace, or
congress, with narrow or wide toes. Every pair
worth fully 90. Our combination price Is s1.O7.
The above are only few OF our many bargains.
Come and see us. We will guarantee m equally
low price on anything you need, even II not mem
toned above.
STRASBURGER BROS,
100 Seventh Street, bet @ and II, and d0l Penna.
Avenue, near 4l2 Street.
National Republican., 1885-11-25
A FEW SURPRISES.

4-inch Russian Hare Trimming, made
of selected skins, G3c a yards our reg
ular price, Toe.
Black Hare Tail Trimming and Black
Hair Tails by the dozen ut Special Sale
Prices.
So Fur Mufis, Canes, &c., for Chill
National Republican., 1885-11-25

Absolute inyulnerablity to fire, and strength
beyond possibility Of question, and 1t Is un.
doubtedly the strongest ana most absolute fire.
proof building for business purposes In the
District of Columbia, Rents safes from IS TO
500 yer year No. 0lG Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

In this department we have made some
sweeping reductions--all to your benefit. A
perfect slaughter sale It is to be. Just
mark:
On Monday, November %,
We will display the largest line OF Boucle
Suitings ever shown ut any time and at prices
at which we guarantee there are none to
compare In this city.
All our 42-inoh Striped and Plaid Boucle,
which we sold at 0Oc, now Csc.
This ispositvely the lowest price at which
any Boucle is shown here; still, we wish you
to examine our styles and qualities to ap-
preciate the magnitude of this bargain.
so pieces Of Boucle Suitings, In variegated
colors. These goods sell elsewhere at 81 to
Sl.25 per yard. We have them to match all
shades Of plain materials, and ask only Toe.
so pieces Variegated Boucle Suitings,
comprising our finest goods (some sold at
s1.56 per yard). We offer this line at 95c.
Special attention we call, Of course, TO our
Boucle Suitings; but we are confident it
will pay you to inspect also the additional
bargains we are showing. Notice them:
80 pieces All-wool 54-inch Trieot, in all
colors, only 75c.
so pieces GA Bannockburn Check Suit
ings, per yard, Coo.
so pieces Ga Barnsley Homespun, very
choice and cheap, at roc.
A few words about Blankets In conclu-
sion. AS most of you know we have them
in all grades, and all of them at such low
figures that we positively will not be under
sold herein.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

The wasIIngton Safe Deposit Company.

Clothing In view, call TO see the enormlty of
our stock. EisCman Bros, the most prominent
ClothieTs and tailOTs, cor. 7th and Il streets.
National Republican., 1885-11-25
Fire and Marine Policies
Thanksgiving Table Supplies.

thanksgiving ldplt DuPpll5S.
NUTS.
Almonds-Princess Paper Shell, new, $780,
Almonds-Sweet Languedoc, new, 23c.
Walnuts-Naples, new, 1sc.
Walnuts-GrenoDle, new, 1Sc.
Walnuts-French, new, 15c.
Filberts-Best Sicily, new, 15c.
Brazil-Best Quality, new, 13c.
Pecans-Large, new, 2Oc.
Pecans-Medium, new, l5c.
Raisins, Currants, Citron, and Figs.
Raisins-Big Fat Onduras, new, 13c.
Raisins-Choice Layers, new, 25c.
Raisins-Choice Bunch Table Fruit, new,
SOC.
Raisins-Extra Clusters, new, 35c.
Rasins-Extra Select Sultanas, new, l3c.
Cltron-Best Leghorn, new, 33c.
Currants-Best Zantee, new, &c.
Figs-Layers Big Fat Fruit, new, Zoe.
Figs-"Pulledn Fruit, new, 23c.
OLIVES AND OLIVE OIL.
olives-Extra large Spanish, bottles varI-
Gus sizes.
Olives Crescent, bottles, Csc.
Olives-Sclected Spanish, gal. kegs, $l.75.
Olive Oil-VariOus brands Of best goods
known to the trade.
GREEN FRUIT.
Bananas-Large Asplnwall, bright color
Grapes-Malaga, large clusters.
Grapes--Domestic Concord, In l0-pound
baskets.
Apples-selected Baldwin, Greetings, and
Pippins.
Apples-selected Wine Saps, beautiful
for table.
Pickles, Sauces, and Other Condiments.
We have an assortment of these goods too
large to enumerate here. Popular prices.
CHEESE.
New York Cream, Sage, Neufchatel, Pine
apple, Edam, Swiss, English Dairy, &c,
CANNED GOODS.
Fruit-Peaches, Pears, Apricots, Cherries,
Plums, &c. Best brands Prices low.
egetables-Asparagus Peas, Corn, To-
matoes, Pumpkin, Marrow Squash, &c.
PRESERVES AND swEETMEATs.
Preserves, Jellies, Jams, Marmalade, &c,
in glass, wood, and earthen.
The above Is only an indication OF our
great variety Of seasonable goods we are
now Offering, and we therefore request
visit TO our establishment, feeling confident
of our ability TO please you as to Variety,
Quality, Quantity, and Prices.
National Republican., 1885-11-25
416 Seventh Street 416 Seventh Street.
BaunS Announcements.
416 Seventh Street.
416 Seventh Street.
BauHl'S
We Advocate Early Shopping Avoid the Crowd and Your Shopping
will be Peasurel

The Bargains for the few days Of such exceptional
that friends we'll the public large will delight in inspect
them careful perusa the following Bargain List bound be
O universal benefit
National Republican., 1885-11-25

the great auction sale Of fine cigars mt Williams
& Co.'S Auction Rooms this evening. Read
notice in the auction column,
National Republican., 1885-11-25

And sell clothing only. Eiseman Bros, cor
7th and i; Mandatory, IA South Howard st.
Baltimore,
National Republican., 1885-11-25
We Continue to Give


A polo cap with every childs suit or oyercoat.
Eiseman Eros, cor. 9Th and L.
National Republican., 1885-11-25
Dry Goods.

In this department we have made some
sweeping reductlons-all to your benefit. A
perfect slaughter sale It is to be. Just
mark:
National Republican., 1885-11-25

1000 Black Hare Muffs. satin lined
for 08c.
We cannot duplicate tho order for
these Muffs, rs prices have advanced
20 per cent. Moral-Buy now!
National Republican., 1885-11-25

A few words about Blankets in conclu-
sion. AS most of you know we have them
in all grades, and all of them at such low
figures that we positively will not be under
sold herein.
National Republican., 1885-11-25
On Monday, November %,

We will display the largest line of Boucle
Suitings ever shown ut any time and at prices
at which we guarantee there are none to
compare in this city.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

German Damask Table
Cloths, frin ged, splendid
quality, handsome patterns
in cream. Bleached, with
fancy borders; Cream, with
fancy borders.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

All our 42-inch Striped and Plaid Boucle,
which we sold at 90c, now 65c.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

AGINToS, the king of skaters at The Elit
Rink, Ninth street, every night this week.
National Republican., 1885-11-25

This ispositively the lowest price at which
any Boucle is shown here; still, we wish you
to examine our styles and qualities to ap-
preciate the magnitude of this bargain.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1885-07-15
EUROPEAN.

ROME, July l.-Signor Haux, editor Of
the Jourtal ds Rome, an ultramontane organ,
has resigned at the request of the Pope
Berlin. July THE Diet Of Brunswick
bv unanimous vote adopted a resolution
declaring that the succession Of the Duke
of Cumberland to the throne of Brunswick
would be incompatible with the peace and
security OF the German Empire.
MDRID, July 1.-The total number of
new cases Of cholera reported yesterday
from the infected districts Is 1,2lO and the
total number of deaths 6l5.
Pans. June 3O.-Terriic storms have
prevailed recently in the Provinces. The
destruction of property by winds and
floods has been enormous. Eight persons
were killed by lightning.
ROME. June 30 Signor Depretis, Prime
Minister. has formed a new Ministry by
taking. ad interim, the Foreign portfolio
himself. vice Signor Mancini. Signor Ia
iani is the Minister of Justice, and other
wise the Cabinet Is unchanged.
CAIRO, June 30.-A dispatch from Don
COLA states that the Manassia tribe made a
raid upon old Dongola. One hundred
camels were secured by the raiding party.
The Shagiyeh tribe have given IN their
submission to the Mahdi.
LONDON. June 30 Russian advices from
vladivostock say that Russian steamship
which attempted to enter Port Hamilton
was intercepted and forbidden to do so
by an English man-of-war. The English
are said to be terrifying the port.
LONDON. June 30.-A dispatch from Te-
heran states that 1000 Persians are at work
constructing the Transcaspian Railway.
Wrlike preparations are still being con
tinued by Russia. Rumors are in circula-
ton in the bazars of Teheran that war will
probably occur after the Transcaspian
The Hawaiian gazette., 1885-07-15
Great Rritain,s Bonds.

English consols which have of late been
the most watched quotation on the mar
kets of the world, amount in value to
S3,500,0O0.00O, on which the annual inter
est is S145,O0O,0OO They constitute per-
petual obligation of the United Kingdom,
bearing per cent. interest and represent
ing an iIredeemable principal For seven
years back they have not been quoted as
low as at present, their fluctuations being
confined to between 80 and 100, closing
yesterday at 95 and a fraction The idea
of the consol, and wherein it differs from
our national debt, is that the principal
may vary in amount but the interest
never. The word consol, by-the-way, is an
abbreviation of consolidated annuities."