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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
While the Nation MOurnS

late Vice PRECEDENT of the United States, Thomas A.
Hendricks, Thousands Of good AMI faithful home
buyers rejoicing daily the prospects of new
and original advertisements which appear regularly
on Friday Of each week, which, they clalm, Is a
guide that enables them 10 buy goods ut price not
at or below cost but at certain percentage OF proat
that has created aconhdenoe so mutual that nothing
less than mn earthquake could shake II from their
minds. fyou will take n close observation OF our
daily papers Of to-day and 60 back to the time that
we inaugurated the weekly bargain scheme you can
then see how many imltators are trying to capture
ideas hut that is an mposslbility for can
steal originaliiics. In order to make for our
display Of Holiday Presents we shall continue to
cut our prices on stsplc goods.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

A suit at law, believed to be without prccc.
dent, was entered last Saturday by Mcssrs.
Warrington ~ Head, as attorneys for George
s. Prindle, against Il. S. Campbell, to recover
5000 damages. II seems that the latter did
ihG piumhing ana sewerage Tor a new house
been done In such detective manner rs to
permit sewer gas To- enter the house, which
has made the family sick and caused the
claims the amount of damages set out
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
SAM'L S. SHEDD.
Gas Fixturesi Gas Fixtures
Slate Mantels,
Latrobes, Ranges, Furnaces
Plumbing and Thinning.
400 NINTH STREET N. w.

The selection Of the Finest Quail
ties of Lucca Oil has been made a
specially by S. Rae & Co., of Leg
horn, for the last half century. S.
Rae & Co.'S Finest Sublime
I.ucca Oil is guaranteed to be ab'o-
lutcly what it is described as, viz;
The Very Finest Pure Olive Oil for
eatirg purposes made in Tuscany,
which nothing can surpass; and it
is always Of uniform standard excel
Ience. A trial Of S. Rae & Co.'S
Brand of Lucca Oil will convince
anyone OF its superiority to the
other brands now largely sold in the
United States, and at the same time
prove that the Finest Olive Oil is an
excellent article of food.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

Henry Smith, colorcd, and his wife Mary
separated some timo ago Saturday night he
went to where Mary was living for the purpose
OF making n row. During the quarrel Il little
girl named Henrietta Burton took part with
Mary. This caused Henry to become very au-
cry. lie seized chair and struck Mary with
u. Henrietta tried to escape, and in attempt.
ing TO do 20 she was seized by the angry man,
who broke the chnir over the girls head,
Smith was arrested by Officer Brice.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
FIVE LOTS OF JERSEYS.

Lot 40 doz Blnck Wool Jerseys, 40c.
Lot B-23 dOz. Misses Worsted Jerseys, with
cuff, In colors, size 30 TO 80, 7bc
Lot C-S doZ. Ladies' Braided Jerseys SOC.
Lot D-ajh doz Misses Coat Back and Vest
Fronts, very nobby, o0c.
Lot E--O doz. Ladies' Tailor-made Back, welt
seam, Sl.24. These goods are out fully 33tas.
100 Baby Carriage Rugs, 40c
Balance OF our Fine Dado Shades, patent fixtures,
Gee. This alone Is worth call.
100 large size Tapestry Mats, 49c.
90 large size smyrna Mats, Doc.
So large size Smyrna Mats, better quality, Tie.
sl,2d, -
A Great Reduction In our Rugs.
bpieces OF Hemp Carpet, 10c.
Heavy Home made Rag, 23c
Heavy Homemade Rag, extra quality, 2oc.
10 rolls Ingram Carpet. 10o.
10 rolls Ingram Carpet, better, 900.
lot Tapestry Brussels, Gao.
i lot yaTd.squaTe Oil-cloth Rugs, 4Oc.
j lot ylrd.squaTe OilclOth Rugs, zoe.
so rolls Table oi'cloth, marble or fancy. 1Sc per
yard.
COATS. COATS. COATS.
Four Bargains In Goats.
Lot 1-LadiCa Newmarkets, s24O,
Lot 2-Ladles DOlmans, $40.
Lot 3-Ladies' Short Light Walking Jackets,
handsome trimmed s8.DO
Lot 4-Ladies' Russian Circulars, astrachan
We have a nice line of Wraps for Infants Misses,
and Ladies' which will sell ut % per cent. oil of
the original price.
plenty OF them when you call.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

DRY GOODS!
Large Shipments 0f Holiday Goods arriving daily.
SeasOnable Goods for the Million.
Every Department Bristlmg with Bargains
Incredulous Low Prices of

Hosiery.
We show an elegant new line of Novel
ties in SILK and Fancy Hosiery Of all kinds
from 75c up.
$50 dozen Ladlcs' Brilliant Llslc, assorted
colors and black, 95c.
Assorted Solid Colorcd Ingram, 15c
pair.
Assorted Solid colored Ingrains, full reg
ular made, 25c.
Assorted oolorcd B.abrlggan, unbleacied
soles, extra heavy, 45c.
ladies' Unbleached Balbrisgau, full regu-
lar, II, 20, and CSC.
Ladies' Assorted Solid Colors, all wool,
ribbed, extra long aad heavy, Doe.
Ladies' German Cash mere, long and
heavy, she.
Ladies' French Cashmere, long and
heavy, Acc.
Ladies' unbleached Balbries,n, neecy
lined, So aud 35c.
Children's Atwood assorted colors and
Sizes 10, 81, and 25c.
Childron's School Hose, 12lc.
full assortment OF Silk, Lisle Thread,
German and French Fancy Hose.
Gents Unblcached British, fun regular,
extra heavy, zoe; very fine, 25c.
Gents Assorted Solid Coloroj anu Fancy
Balbriggan, 25c.
Gents Unbleached Assorted Colored
Lislc, %, 95, and 45c.
Gents' Shetland Merino Hose, 90, IS, and
45c.
Gents Assorted Colored Cashmere, from
40c up.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
A Grand Cloak Sale.

Heavy Berlin Twill Newmarkets at 50
this week.
Heavy Cloth Ncwmarkets, Astrachan
trimmed, $40 this week.
Berlin Twill Short Wraps, Marabout
trimming. at $40, Sl250, Sl4, and SIG.
Walking Jackets, from $3.50 TO $25
Plush sacques OF best English Luster
Pushes st SCI to $50.
Plush Newmarl,eis from 500 TO $40.
Cbildren's Cloake, largest line. from sl.50
up.
Pushes, Frlzze ard Coupe Velvets.
Boucles, all Of the most artistic make and
Trimmings, ut most reasonable prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
Wall Pockets and Towel Racks
In endless variety.


ALBUMS.
Plush Albums, Cabinet size, at 4S, GS, and q 10.
Plush Albums, with notices and extension locks,
Plush Albums, satin flower cover, white and dark
leaves, ct e2.24, (2.4S, up to 80.
eco Morocco Leather Albums, at p and eec,
Leather Albums cabinet size, at 0Ooi would be
Alligator Albums, padded, at 9oc,
sils. ' ' '''''''" ''A'''" ~
CeiluiOidtop Albums, satIn figures, at lisa.
DOLLS.
large line Of unbreakable Dolls, at TO- 90, a3,
a MAGNIFICENT assortment Comprising 10 styles,
Wax Polls, large Size, at 4S, 8s, and Osc.
Dressed Dolls nnbreak able, at Soc; worth csc.
Fine quality Kid Bodies and Bisque Heads, at OS,
20, 50, and 0Sc
Large and handsome dolls sleeping eyes, moving
heads, at q 10, sl,3s, and sl.4s.
LADIES' HANDKERCH
The sales In this department are Increasing daily
which eonvnces us OF showing the right articles at
the right price. We have been compelled TO use au
unusual large space for the sale Of these goods,
bLO d. Linen HpndkeTchiefs, hemstitChed whit e
and colored borders, ut DC each. They are WORTH
lie.
lure Linsn Bemstitehpd handkerchief go de.
siglsl at loo each; they would be cheap 1T nc.
An linen, Colofed Embroidered Initial Hand
nandsome initiated IIandkerehiefs, hemsnichrd,
Embroidered Handkercniefs sheer lawn, white
and eolon, ut 1921, 25, 81, 90 and Use.
SIX liandkerch'efs, Of enc quality solid colors'
Heavy Willie Six and wide hem, at ~, 60, Gs
and soc.
supcr6ns quality, lntlsled q 20 and 500
90 dog. White six HandkoIrhirfs, l2xl4 at 2ac
s2s4, IS Az ~ 90. sa,tisr. up 10 b "a.
Hrnd.tml iUideTcd IlHndkerchicf5 Of Grass Linen,
hemsiiichedi from t274 up to Sl2.4S.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
MINOR LOCAL EVENTS.
rhr smaller Happenings OF n Dav In
AMI About tho city.

iN" smaller Happenings OF DnN In
AMI Abont tho city.
a fhirr stole u ln' rr cnTprnlofs pNs, vailed
M ST.. tClouglUg in Robert \. Boyd, Oh thJ
hitn. g.! Tic 8d iusiani,
The rrlhcy reported to have tatcn place
While Tie Victim was asleep NJ GlySc's sable
Nit really some distance away
\ rocRcthook containing gil and pipor1
WIS s'u'cu Fridly m rrniTg rom th5 house OF
StnnislaUs ". Hamilton, on the Anacostla roal.
sNtyone candidates of both sexes were ex.
nuhtd for ttnrhurs' places Saturday nj tue
luhhliu lu,dtrg. The examination VIII DO
CLitinLtd today.
William II. Hawkins has been arrested for
roll INK the ute OF Mrs. Il. q. Hughes, grocer,
tCii CT Of Elphth aud n Streets of 1851. Nearly
all The money has been recovered.
Mr. W. =. Boyer. of Philadelphia, agent for
thu &C. thutCd Auburn Spring water Is now In
Nu,liugttn, making arrangements to supply
the riii.cns with that health'giying wates.
julius IOenihal. Of Gs2l NJ street, left 81
pair Of ECo's hanging out In front OF his store
iuit saturday night Some fellow thought th1y
UoG.d hang better on hisieCt, so he took thom.
The subject Of Rev. Robert Collyor's lecture
tc-right Is, Father Taylor the Methods Sailor
Preacher OF Boston," He speaks ut All Souls
Cbutcl by invitation of the Parish Union.
Tickets are % cents.
Chief Clerk Ioumuns, of the Treasury De.
partmcnt, is in favor Of using the incandescent
electric light in place OF gas in the file rooms
This, he thinks, would be a safer light, and less
risk would be run In tho way of fire.
Robert W. olmstead dropped into. the Y. NJ
G. A. building Saturday evening aud removed
his OverCOat valued Mt Sl5. While he was
transacting some business n thief dropped on to
the overcOat and stole 1t, as also q book and q
pair Of gloves.
W. d. Wall hung up. his black ulster over.
coat, which he valued at $40, in the yard of u
new building on Massachusetts avenue. near
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

Under the new schedule goisg into effect
Monday, Dec. I, the Boston connection will
leave at $50 p m. The New York express
heretofore leaving at $50 n. IN. will leave Mt y
u. IN. There are other changes of u mlno'
diameter, Tor which plrAso nltO seine lule.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

The junior class Of the National University
LAW School completed permanent orsanizl.
ton Saturday evening by tho election Of the
following officers: President, Wm. NJ. Po.lcr
vice rfesid' N, G. G. C.Oley; secretary, a. l..
NOrst Ii; {! etsllrer, j. J. Shirley.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

400 packages Zephyr wosstei, to clean out at 40
pei ounce,
no doZ Corsets, our beauty, 21c.
Kaufmnn's SOC Prize Corset, sec. @
Knnfmnn's Doc Leader Corset, Ale.
Our soc Automatic Corset, 74c.
20 rrOSs Turkish Bath Toilet Soap, &c per cake.
10 dOz. Gents silk Neck Scarfs, this seasous
goods loo.
10 doz Gents BLACK silk Scarfs, this seasons
goods, DC.
lot OF Chenille Fringe, in black and colors.
Handsome goods, SOC.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
Gums.
Christmas Gifts for
Men.

TIRE column lO-udy W Silu-
merate the useful, practical,
and attractive c hris TIM a
things we have for men. We
are glad to see customers
availing themselves of the
opportunity now offered and
making their purchases be-
fore the rush, thereby avoid
ing the annoyances incident
to delaying until few days
before Christmas.
Suspenders frst-What an
assortment Can there be
such another in the city .? For
men and boys there is scarce
ly an article at the price more
acceptable.
Boys good, strong Sus-
penders, in fancy colors, I2H,
II, 20, and 25c; and fine
ones, with corded raw silk
ends, nicely put up in glass
top cases, for soc.
6 styles for men, handsome
Fancy Striped Silk Suspend
ers, patent b u C k les with
drawers supporter attached,
glass-top cases, only soc.
a styles, with patent slide
buckles, elastic ends, fancy
glass-top boxes (also Christ
mas card), only Csc; worth
81.
25 styles solid colors,
checks and stripes, new col
ors, new figures, corded silk,
elastic ends, glass-top boxes
with Christmas card), worth
$I.a5; only csc.
Better goods at 81, $I.25,
$3.50, in an elegant variety
Of styles and colors, both
hand-painted and tandem
broidered, each handsomely
put up in a glass-top case for
the holiday trade.
For $2.5o we show "a
styles which are the V e ry
"acme" of beauty: Solid col d
satin in shades of olive, 2
Of blue, Of cardinal, white,
ecru, salmon, gendarme, pink
and drab, each lined with a
different color, tremendously
blending with richly embroi-
dered and hand-painted de-
signs and flowers. silk elastic
ends, very durable, and put
up in tasty glass-top boxes,
only $3.50. A very accepta-
BILE Christmas present for
any gentleman.
We also have over Ioc
kinds not in boxes, in almost
every conceivable style and
color, at IS, 371s, SO, 62H,
: 75c, 81 and $I.a5, with and
without elastic, in silk, satin,
and cotton, plain and corded
ends.
We also keep the celebrat
ed "Argosy Braces" and
"Guyot's" French Suspend.
ers.
Our stock Of Scars, ir
: shapes, colors, and styles, is
. fully as varied as the sus
penders.
"Claudent" Scarfs, large
, and small figures, aoc each
or, better still, q for soc, i
you want SO many.
"Pufis" and Flat Scarfs
satin lined, pretty patterns
25c.
; Teck and Puff-shaped Sill
Scarfs, large and small de.
signs, stripes, and figures
29c. or a for 81; also fine
. goods at 3sc, or 8 for 81, Ut
l to $3.50 to So each.
! Mems Hosiery is a partic'
ularly strong point with us
and believe it almost impos
sible for you to ask for
5 style or kind but that we have
it. Colors upon colors. No
It thing small about this stool
but the price-I2Hc to $I.5c
with dozens and dozens be
tween.
4 Mems fine Dress Shirt
l. made for wear, made to fit
made to give satisfaction; 49,
! to $I.25.
Those handsome plates
bosoms, for full dress, S
)" and SI.25; open front AM
back; the entire bosom a
!, regards eyelets, &C., finishes
\ \ to your order.
J, Mems Merino Wool I'm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

Absolute invulncrahilIty to fire, aad strength
beyond possibility Of question, and IL is un.
doGbtGdly the strongest and most absolute fire.
proof building for business purposes in tn
District OF Columbia. Rents safes from s. to
SlC0 per year. No. 9lG Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
Seal and MOhair Pushes.

During this week we mako the following
special prices on Pushes, being DESTROYS Of
closing that line entirely.
Note the following enormous reductions {:
Seal Plush reduced from 81 TO s..
Mohair Plush reduced from So TO $3.50.
54-inch Krimmer reduced from s. to &c. 30.
2t-inch Krlmmerreduced from Sc TO Si.2j.
54-inch FTizze Plush reduced from 90 TO
These bargains you will not be able to get
hpnin
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
Toilet Boxes

OF good quality Plush comb and brush
fittings), exclusive styles, at $1,SS.
Extra fine quality Plush Boxes, including
comb, brush, and hand glass, at $2.4S.
Plush Manicure Sets, complete in all de-
tails, imported fittings, at $4.4S; would DO
cheap at $3.50.
Portfolios of fine Morocco Leather, differ
ent designs, st CSC.
Infants Plush Sets, handsomely fur
nishcd, at 81 .9s.
Large Plush Cases, fine ivory ltt!ng (large
mirror), at SHE'S.
A large assortment In imported Boxes of
Alligator and Russia Leather at lowest
prices.
Don't fail to examine our Haud-painted
Combination Boxes.
Wall Pockets and Towel Racks
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
Domestic & Imported

Estimates and Samples for Liv-
cries, Uniforms, and every descrip-
ton of Garments sent on applica-
ton. with rule for self-measurement.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

For Christmas and New Year cards. plush
and leather goods suitable for the holidays,
Sc the display ut Whitaker's, 1l0j Pennsylvu.
mia avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
HOLIDAY NOVELTIES IN FINE
NECKwEAR.

beautiful assortment of Fancy Velvet Collars
ut 5Sc
Ribbon Collars at 74c.
Collars and Cuts or tho above materials at s1,2A
Crepe de Chene Squares, finely embroidered, at
Sl 80. Scarfs 10 match, at S2.7I.
Extra large size Scarfs, at ~ o8 and e649.
Large Hand EN- roidered Soarfs, at S7.4S.
Duchesse Lace COllarettes at 81 90, GAS, $500
C3.16, s3.4S Sd.l2, $4.4S, and S4,0S.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

We have placed this Brand
of Table Oil in stock, and
offer it as the best that
money can buy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
The near approach Of Christmas finds
THE BON MARCHE

preparation
lGoCdsN lno ben elected
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
UMBRELLAS.

An entire new stock.
An Elegant SILK Umbrella, sterling silver handle,
~ eb.
The same quality with genuine gold mounting
A complete assortment OF Bingham and Alpaca
Umbrellas at los prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
Whisk Holders.
Plush Boxes.

Plush Work Boxes. imported fittings, at
09c; worth S1.25.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

We shall offer q lire OF plush goods that M house
In tile city can overcome and the prices cannot be
beat. A line Of lava goods A full assortment Of
books, a grand selection Of paperirle A full line
Of gold and plated jeWery. An exquisite line OF
shopping bags in plush, Russian, and alligator
Plush, felt, and flannel mats table and plano
covers, mo dozen assorted silk hankerchief, AMI
many other handsome presents that will receive our
strict attention In the advertisements Of Friday
Dee. IL. Bear our establishment in mind; we ar1
going to save you some money.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07
REAL DUCHEsSE LAcEs
LEATHER GOODS.

At onr-half their original value. Inches wide, 81,
pa D. 80 3lA 4, al, at 10, 81 90, s246, e2.04
1905, 1913, s3.o4 per yard We invite Inspection
LEATHER GOODS.
roeketbooks In endless variety, at 20, 90, 90, &c.
Csc, 81. 10. up to 90.
zoe,
0D-Ask for our Mikado Books.
sBtchels OF Alligator at 80. AZ, 10, as, and Doc.
satohels Of Plush from 75o up to $40.
Card Cnses--Novel and exclusive designs OF Mo-
rocco and Alligator-from SOC up to $3.50.
JEwELRY.
Our stock comprises over 1000 styles and designs,
and It Ia impossible for MS 10 describe them. We
call your attention that we have Jewelry to suit
your taste, as we'll your purse. We will show
novelties In Rhine Stone Necklaces, Combs, Pins,
Earrings, and Collar Buttons. Also Heavy Roll
Plate Pins aud Earrings to match, Silver aud Gold
bracelets. Collar and Gun Buttons; In fac, every
thing apperiaining TO u Complete JewelTy Depart
ment AT the Very Lowest Priees.
As sensible Christmas Gin we recommend
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

Strictly One Price - UINNIps, 4Ol-iOs Seventh ST.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

Saturday night Emanuel Gordon, 46i Il street
southwest, left u live turkey aud two chickens
In his stable. Their cries Tor liberty or death
were heard by sympGthizing thief, who, by
this time, has probably given them death. Mr.
GoTdOns out lust 81 so.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

W. j. Wall hung up his black ulster over.
coat. which he valued at $40, in the yard of u
new building on Massachusetts avenue, near
Third street, on Friday afternoon. 1t now
hangs upon tho back Of some thief or In front
of uncle's place.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-07

Robert W. Olmstead dropped into the Y. NJ
G. A. building Saturday evening aud removed
his OyerCOat, valued Mt Sl5. While he was
transaeting some business thief dropped on to
the overcOat and stole It, as also book and q
pair of gloves.
, 1885-04-15

lbtfOt fftt freeA
Three or four sessions back there was q
member OF the Michigan Legislature who
put In sixty or seventy days OF the session
without having a word to say. and IL was
only at rare intervals that he was recorded
as voting for or against a bill. His constitu-
ents nnally sent a delegation TO lansing &C
poke him up a bit, and after hearing what
the gentlem en- had TO say the member rs
piled
"While / didn't expect no such action as
this, / am fortunately prepared for IT, Come
over 10 my room.H
The delegation followed hin TO his room,
and tho member took down a file OF the
daily journal, and exhibited about twenty
marked paragraphs, every one Of them read.
ing;
"And on motion OF Mr.. Bombee, Of Bonn.
bay, tho house took n recess
"Yes." said the chairman OF the delega-
ton. after looking them over, "but this isn't
30 very much. There Is no particular dis.
play OF craftsmanship
-StAtesmanshipi Wen, II knowing enough
10 keep my mouth shut until opening IL
would 10 some good isn't the tallest kind OF
craftsmanship, not 10 say anything about
wisdom, I'm ready TO resign"
, 1885-04-15

II PAIMERsroS or Disneli were pre-
micr Of England to-day, he would inform
the car ambassador that the hour of
mystifcation and qualification had gone
by, and TINT British Comment on the
Penideh outrage would he heard from the
iron threats Of war ships in the Baltic and
Black seas.
But even Mr.. Gladstone, much as he
loathcs the situation in which he finds
himself. cannot shirk any longer the re
sponsibility of war. The ameer, who
would risk his throne by failing TO resent
a grave %afiront. will now be appeasa-
bic BY nothing short Of the in.
stant restitution Of Penideh, the sum
mar recall of Gen. Komarof, and a
lavish ~pecuniary indemnity for the
Afghan loss in men and stores. But such
amends from Russia are inennceivable for.
the ear has something dearer than his
crow at stake, and his life would be in
deadly peril should he subject the war
party to intolerble indignity. No ac-
ceptable apology, no adequate redress, is
obtainable from Russia; and the irst sign
Of an attempt on the part Of Gladstone
TO submit any longer to injury aud insult
would irrctrievably estrange the Afghan
ruler, p~aralyzc the plans of self-deiense
laid by the viccroy Of India, and provoke
Lord Dufferins indignant resignation
The materials for 3 ~eonhagration, the
like Of which has not been seen for cen
turies in Asia, have been at hand from the
moment the Russian forces at Sankhs
and Merv we're steadily pushed forward
in eonverging routes to Herat For com
petent observers it was only o question Of
time, ana-<shoFt lme, when some Incl
lent like that which has occurred at
Penideh would apply the fatal torch.
What will be the issue of the Titan strug-
de for predomiuance in Asia no man can
set venture to predict But we can see
that England has entered-on duel OF
momcntous import to her own imperial
riouunes. Il not to the prospects Of the
Whole Ia disappearing raee- "
, 1885-04-15
1t Was Too Good.
fDetrolt Free PressI

"Now, then" said Smith, as tho last load
OF furniture was dumped into the new house,
and he grabbed his grip-sack to make for the
train, To be gone a week, I'll show you how
the burglar alarm works. This Is the main
switch, and this is the continuous ringer.
When you go TO bed tonight set them both,
and then 60 downstairs and open the cellar
door. That will start the ringing and keep
II up all the time I'm gone.p
"But how can l sleep with the bell ringing
all the timer
you can't and you are not expected 10.
What do you suppose a burglar alarm is for,
but to keep people awake to be ready for
burglarsi'
She stood it for thirty six hours, and then
telegraphed him;
Il have stopped the ringing and hired four
mon with shot-guns in the place of it,