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National Republican., 1886-12-03

B5-TnE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN would be
pleased to receive the addresses of Senators,
Representatives and others returning to the
city
National Republican., 1886-12-03

MOUNT VERNON sEMINARY-liOO.llO4
IVA and 1116 NJ st. N W.; boarding and day
school for young ladies and little girls; Mrs.
Elizabeth J. Somers, principal; 18th year opens
Sept. 30; the principal will be at home after
Sept. 8, from to 8 p. m. daily. se3.3m
National Republican., 1886-12-03

EVERY eviction that occurs in Ireland
hastens the coming Of home rule.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
EDUCATIONAL.


MARTYN's COMMERCIAL COLLEGE sla
lNk Sixth ST., Washington, ID. C., opens Oct
10. Provides practically useful business edu-
cation; terms, life scholarship, $40: boarding.
stationery, &c, II weeks course SO. For
circular lfree) address MARTYRS CONNER
C1AL COLLEGE. sept6.mwf-6m
A N EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY OFFER.
IN cd TO all ladies and gentlemen TO learn TO
rad, write, and tpeak - -.
FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, AND ENG
LISH
Correctly and lluently In tho shortest possible
time ana at the very small expense of 81 per
month, payable in advance for eight hours
monthly, Schools and families attended. lill
New York avenue.
Extract from the Y W. C. A. MONTHLY octo
ber, 1886: Prof. e. DeGhent, whose advertise
ment appears in this issue Of the Monthly, has
been Our teacher Of French and German the past
year. His classes have been larger than those of
any other year, and the pupils express them=
selves as greatly pleased with his method OF
instruction, Hewill still continue "a teacher
of French and German. We gladly recommend
him to any who desire private or class tnstruc-
tion in any Of the studies named in his adver.
tisoment.
Other certificates and references on app!lca-
tion.
New classes now forming, including Rhet-
oric Elooution, Italian, German, and French.
Reading, Half Hours With the Best Authors"
In English, French, German, and Italian.
Season tickets, for thirty readings, s.; single
ticket for one reading, 25 cents.
Translations promptly and correctly pre-
parpd
National Republican., 1886-12-03

COERCION will result in the eviction of
the Salisbury ministry.
National Republican., 1886-12-03
Z%EWEERIAW
BUSINESS COLLEGE, E., COR; NINTH AND D

VyHE BERLITz SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES.
Il 723 18th ST. N. W.,
and all other principal cities. Recognized as
superior to all other similar institutions.
Unexcelled advantages for learning CONVEX
sATIoN. Best of native teachers. Fee ex.
tremely low. New terms now for ladies, gen.
tlemen, and children. Free trial lessons every
Saturday. oct1-3m
National Republican., 1886-12-03

PROHIBITION is billed to plow wide
furrow in the solid south in 'sS.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

JINoR RENT-12O5 @ ST., oR3 FURNISHED
IA or uniurnished rooms In house with all
convenienccs; very reasonable terms; one
cnces Please apply. 7-i
National Republican., 1886-12-03

INoR RENT-wITH OR WITHOUT BOARD,
IL flrst-class Handsomely furnished rooms,
on I'd and Sd floors; heat, gas, and attention.
use of elegant parlors; terms very moderate.
2l7 East Capitol sc, 7-S
National Republican., 1886-12-03

IyoR RENT-i322G G ST. n. W., ELEGANTLY
ll appointed rooms, Gu suite; open CRATE fires;
private family; square from Ebbitt, Willard,
and Riggs Hotels, "a
National Republican., 1886-12-03

LNoR RENT ROOMS ON % FLOOR; FUR
II nished or unfurnshed light and heat;
bath same floor; rent low 70 parties without
children. 6Si Mass. ave. N. w. ia
National Republican., 1886-12-03

NOR RENT-2 NICE COMMUNICATING
a furnished rooms on ID floor; s25 70 adults;
hrst.class location; northwest Address A. ID.
", Republican Office "a
National Republican., 1886-12-03

IIoR RENT OR GENTLEMEN DE-
I string home can be accommodated with
2 pleasant foOms with or without board, In
Hi2 CurcoTan ST. I'll
National Republican., 1886-12-03

JJNOR RENT - LARGE FRONT ROOM,
II furnished or unfurnished; rent moderate.
INQUIRE GO l 81, N. ". "a
National Republican., 1886-12-03
HOUSES FOR RENT,

In snms 10 SUIT N Q per cent.
The above Is only small portion of proper.
ty on my books. For hlll list call at Ohice for
bulletins Issued on lst and 18th
National Republican., 1886-12-03

UTANTED-A CARRIAGE HORSE, BY A
w gentleman who desires the privilege of
rs ugc for few months, and will give IL the
best OF care; is willing to pay moderate price
for use Of the horse. Satisfactory assurances
as TO responsibility can be given. Address
s. c., Republican Olice. 5-8
National Republican., 1886-12-03

lNOR HANDS OMELY. FURNISHED
D pRrlOrs; also two front rooms, 3d floor;
house heated by furnace, and with open fire.
places 5lg 18th ST. 7.3
National Republican., 1886-12-03

nor -UNFURNIsHED--A AT 10
IT Grant Place-two front rooms with two
large closets on I'd floor. ~
National Republican., 1886-12-03

IyOR RENT-A PARLoR FLOOR AND
II hall bedroom. 7lo 10th st. N. W. Refer
ences EXCHANGED. 7i
National Republican., 1886-12-03
WAYrED---MIscEILANEOUs.

UTANTED-A YOUNG LADY PLAYING
w the Piano would like some one who
plays the violin 10 practice with an hour or so
Of evenings. Address MUSIC, Republican
Office 81
National Republican., 1886-12-03

JNOR RENT-oNE LARGE FURNISHED
II front room to gentleman only; price mod
crate; private family; call before IL a. m. OF
after d, M, 7gi 10th st. n. w. ~
National Republican., 1886-12-03

yXTANTED-oNE GOOD COOK, WASHER
w and ironer; colored preferred; must be
SSplv Ann iSiG CSrcoTSn stub st between % istb % and i5tb
and X and s. go
National Republican., 1886-12-03

VNTANTED - PARTNER IN AN ELE-
w gantly furnished Florida hotel; capital
required from $500 to 5000; hotel expert
ence not actually necessary. Address Is.
THOMAS Willard's Hotel. 81
National Republican., 1886-12-03
WANrED---HELP.

JTANTED - AT ONCE A FIRST.CLASS
w barber at l72G Pa. ave. N. W.; good
guarantee offered, ~
National Republican., 1886-12-03
WANrED-EmPLoYMENr.

XXTANTED-A YOUNG WOMAN FROM
w New England desires q position as com.
paniOn, nursery govorness or any position OF
trust. Apply at present employers, s3l2 y st.,
Georgetown, l6
UTANTED-A COLoRED WOMAN TO AS
w sist in the kitchen and to do the washing
and ironing in n 1st class boarding house.
JOHN w. STEWART, caterer, b23 18th st. N.
NITANTED-BY A YOUNG GIRL, A PLACE
w I'm private family as ohambermaid, or
TO do general housework, whore there Is no
washing or ironing. Apply 1921 18th st. -
VXyANTED-BY A THOROUGHLY COM
w tent typewriter and copylst, employment.
Address MISS NJ L., care OF Miss FAINT, 82l ~
81. l-i
NXTANTED by A SETTLED WOMAN,
" place to nurse Call at il2a 10th st. NV
NITANTED-BY A DREssMAKER, SEW
w ing by the day or week, operator on
several machines; also good buttOnhOle
worker Address DRESsMAkER, il9 l. st.
NV IL
NXTANTED-BY A REsPECTABLE col
w ored girl, place to do chamber work in
private family; can furnish references. Call
at 7l2 II ST. bet 7tn aud sth N. w. l-9
NITANTED-woRK TO DO EVENINGS, BY
w Caligraph operator. Address GRACE
NJ. CIAIG, 6l3 NJ St NJ w. l.3
VGTA ANTED-BY A CoLORED MAN, A
w situation as cook IN q lirst.class family.
Cali or address wM. ANDERSON, l1i7 27th
st., West Washington. i-3
VXvANTED-B A YOUNG CoLoRED
w man, a situation TO drive or assist in
house; good references Call at 1909 s,. N.
W. 1-3
VIvANTED-CARPEN CABINET OR
w other wood work by n steady, compe-
tent man, with best references. Address ONE
MAN, Republican Office. l.7
VXTANTED-BY A YOUNG CoLoRED MAN,
w u situation TO drive or assist in house;
good references. Call at 1872 q st. N. w. l.3
VITANTED - COLoRED MAN OF GOOD
w habits wants place as groom or coach
man In private family or walter, private, or in
flrstclass boarding house, or work of any kind.
Address ", Republican Once 1-3
W1NTED---HEEP.
VITANTED AT ONCE A FIRsT.CLAss
w barber at l72G Pa. ave. N. WI good
guarantee offered. 2-3
NXTANTED-A NEATAND ACTIVE WHITE
w person TO work In store. Apply at DUN
CANsON BRO!S, cor. 9Th and sts. 2-2
VXTANTED-TYPEwRIT AND sTENo-
w grapher. Address MANUFACTURERS,
81 CorcOran Building. 2-3
VITANTED - BRICK SALESMAN, AC.
w quaintcd with architects and builders;
give references. Address Y. W., Republican
Onice. 2-3
yLTANTED-CoM BooKKEEPER,
w manufacturing company; give eXpe-
rience and references. Address q. X, Repub-
lican Onice. 2-S
JXTANTED-oNE GOOD COOK, WASHER
w and ironer: colored preferred; must be
Apply 1916 Corcoran st., between 18th and lith,
and K and s. 90
National Republican., 1886-12-03

VHOR RENT-1b33 p ST. N. W, % FLOOR,
IL three furnished rooms for housekeep-
ing, or caterer; south 'front.' herdics near.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

LNoR SAJE-RoLIING TOP DESK, WAL
Il nut extension table, . Smyrna rugs and
II cgne.seat chairs, oil as good AS now, and
LEE a co, 81
National Republican., 1886-12-03

Wy ANTED-FRoM 80 TO 90 GALLONS
w milk daily. Address W. T., Republican
CfiCe. 5-3
National Republican., 1886-12-03

TIvANTED-TYPEwRIT AND sTENo-
w grapher. Address MANUFACTURER,
81 CorCoran Building. 2-3
National Republican., 1886-12-03

w quainted with architects aud builders;
give references. Address Y. W., Republican
National Republican., 1886-12-03
FOR SAFE

TNoR SALE-STOCK AND FIXTURES OF A
II grocery, meat, and provision store doing
good business can be bought; great sacrifice.
Address CITY, Republican Office. 81
National Republican., 1886-12-03

Wy TANTED-BY A DREssNfAKER, SEW
w ing by the day or week, operator on
several machines; also good bulton.hole
N w. IL
National Republican., 1886-12-03

VITANTED by A SETTLED WOMAN,
w place TO nurse. Call at 1922 10th at. NV.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

EOR SALE-A GOOD CARRIAGE OR
.C business horse; also harness and dayton
Please call before 10 or after O'Clock at 1896
ST. n w S-i
National Republican., 1886-12-03

WANTED by A YOUNG CoLORED
w man, situation to drive or assist in
house; good references. Call at 1909 q 81. N.
National Republican., 1886-12-03

VITANTED-CARPENTE CABINET, OR
w other wood work by n steady, compe-
tent man, with best references. Address ONE
MAN, Republican Office. III
National Republican., 1886-12-03

VIVA NTED by A COLORED MAN, A
w situation ms cook In iirsi.class family.
Cali or address wM. ANDERSON, l1i7 27th
st. West Washington. l-3
National Republican., 1886-12-03

wv TO DO EVENINGS, BY
w Caligraph operator Address GRACE
M CEAIG. 6l8 NJ ST. N. w. l.3
National Republican., 1886-12-03

VIvANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE coll
w ored girl, II place To do chamber work in
private family; can furnish references Call
mt 7l2 III st., bet. 7th and Sth NJ w. 1-8
National Republican., 1886-12-03

VVTANTED 80 COLoRED MAN OF GOOD
w habits wants place as groom or coach
man In private family or walter, private, or in
flrstclass boarding house, or work of any kind.
Address ", Republican Once l-3
National Republican., 1886-12-03
For REyT---ROOzSs

VNoR RENT-i7s7 + ST. N. W., HAND.
H somely furnished suite OF rooms on first
ioor, south 'front.' also large front room on
third floor, bright and sunny; within half
square of State, War, and Navy Departments;
table first class; terms reasonable; references
exchanged. 7-6
National Republican., 1886-12-03

T7OR RENT-FURNIsHED OR UNFUR-
I nished second story rooms, Ell suite or
single; within half block of avenue cars and
hordiCs; also dining room and kitchen; caterer
allowed. 222 I'd st. s. T.. 76
National Republican., 1886-12-03

VXTANTED-BY A THOROUGHLY COM
w tent typewriter and copylst, employment.
Address MISS NJ, L., care of Miss Fant 82l ~
st ii
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and the small bridges in their respective
grooves. The tail-piecc - then fastened
close to the end Of the box by twisting the
wire around the projecting piece Of broom
stick and staying II. Place the piece Of
bent tin on the edge Of the box. under the
wire holding the tail-picce, thus preventing
She wire from damaging the box. Fit the
keys IN the keyboard and the short key
into tho hole in the side Of the handle.
Knot the strings before threading them
through the holes in the tail-piccc. Before
Tightening the strings the last bridge 10
placed under the strings. two and hall
inches from the end Of the box. and your
banjo II finished. John Richards. ia Har.
per's Young People.
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o.. such . commotion under the ground
when March called: "Ho. thcrc' hOl"
Such spreading Of rooslcts FAR and WIDE.
such whispsring g ana frc q. s.o~.a.o,
I. Ain ost NY dear" The sclIIa replied;
LII !o'!cT h :; s rss. . you 60. CANA
or laughter soft and low
Yea ~siions beginning TO grow.
= III promise my blossoms" the crocus said.
when hear the blucbirds sing"
- Aud straight thereafter" Nnrciesus cried:
ny silver liver and EcIs II! sT nn.Esr ..o..
. The Hyscinth bells shall ring"
And the Violet only murmurod; I'm
"A, Aad sweet r. s.ss = .Hs A. s, q sDrn &.
~ laughter soft and low
From the. millions Of flowers under the
ground
YEA maItcns- beginning 20 grow.
oh. the pretty. brave thinss' through the
coolest days.
Imprisoned in walls OF brown,
They never lost heart. though the blast
Ard the sIect and tho hail came down.
Hut patiently each wrought her beautiful
dress
or fashioned her Beautiful crown,
And now they arc coming TO brighten the
stlli shadowcd BY winters frown;
And well may they chceriy laugh; "Hs'
IN chorus SOFT and low.
The millions OF flowers hid under the
Yes, m1iirs- beginning to grow.
Margaret EWinge. ~ Hdrpers YOUNG People
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You had caught my eye ~ you passed.
! wouldn't have gone into that crib
after you-no. nor yet II there had been
two more along with me. II we want
man out Of that place we go ten and
dozen strong. and even then it's .
risk.
'Iiut supposing had really been >
simple countryman, and passed that
half door and gone into the trap" !
asked.
III you had come out any more. 4
would have been in your shirt, y replied
the policeman. - 1fxas SJlings.
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Two men we're on Broadway car the
other day, who were debating the con-
dition 81 trade. One was gloomy. The
other iailcd utterly By argument 70 raise
him to . more sanguine view q things. lie
az hast said
"wcll. didn't like 70 tell you. but my
latest lire ~ business has proven bad
what are you in2" asked the gloomy
chap.
Lime" was the reply.
"What's the matter with the lime trader"
was the unsuspccting inquiry.
slack" said the sanguino man ~ he
erinncd broadly. while the people IN the
car laughed AZ the way he had entrapped
che man 81 shndows.--N n Tribune.
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UnIqus and styilsh Nantes. with Charm
Ing Bonnets % Match
A most Of the fashionable costumes
for all practical purposes, street, in
formal visiting and even for church
wear. are made with an outside gar
mcnt in the material like that forming
the dress. the necessity for individual
wraps really does not exist However,
a great many ladies prefer . dressy
mantle or visite Of very handsome fab
rio for calling. to the jacket usually
made to accompany the suit, and such
| q wrap Is created of rich goods and In
| a style that it can be worn with num-
Der Of dresses. In such case the bon
net is made en- suite with the mantle,
not with the gown, and some Of these
sets are very elegant.
| A stylish visite is made Of . rich
| brocade velvet and trimmed with
| Oriental beading. In formation it Is
really q plated blouse. bclted in at the
waist line with a beaded girdle. A
yoke OF velvet Is defined with the trim
ming, and the cape. which Is fitted in
| the back and falls over the sleeves, Is
| - .-, = - lu.I:..~
Doruereu WIN : panu = ., ny :Deau:s'
when Is Dri''iant Nun l''u.lna.o'; !.
Inc ponne. mas pea'eu cr1"n; =
trimmed Win ioius anu lans - ye's1.'
Win Deaoeu iea'ne's :" "'on '''e
crown.
An entireiy mover wrap icr cary
spring wear = s,sl'e u IelSlan ulo'
cades Orientai emDroiuery ano : neas
corded SILK. me s'ksn s'scses ~
doubled un1eI 20 tne ne'gn. ~ .'lc unu ~ I
arm ana neiu togetner ~ aga.nvIeu ~ ~
and rune o. emDroiuereu SIN, rs
front o. procaoe Is Joineu or n''eu =
the BACK py Two siue-lron's - eu ,.,
silk giving tne carmen: " iook ~
Figaro jacket Lacn jacket arons =
fastened 70 tne pack ~ INC snou,ueL ,
seam and = sewed % the sleeve q nlgl
a. the Deno 2. Inc arm; mnele y ssops
Inc midoie o. tne oack y. - p'o.a Is
ana TINS cen1er P'eec = na'sl,su a - -
ioweredge with smell plated n y, IL
OF embroidery a = trimmea WIN T rap
bons AZ the neck ana ~ me " ,., -
inside 'front.' q Drocade LOOKS IKE iu'
chemlsette' ana tnis' 700, en9s - -
mDroidereu nounce, arrangeu = s,c'
plaitings. Inc s,ralgn, COLA: ~ colus'
slik Is secuieo ~ al ~ P'ian puon ':.,
Inc bonnet Is MARIE Anne s.yie' WV
crown o. procaue; 'ne :na.eI ! ~ oJ'.'
or9ugnt iorw war; n,s ;' s.s s- u;sas
fashion " slinen PJ'nss' oso's's,s 4
Win peaus IN tne ucs'sr ~, a,lu oo;ois :
tne tsrslan uIocaue ~ p.', h Z ~
!anc,lui'y smoao ,n s; ho e S,r I
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be drilled to A.
low . piece Of
wire about six
inches in length
to pass through
them. A piece
Of tin an inch
and q quarter
long and three
quarters Of an
inch wide. bent
80 a. to At on
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A Canadians Engineering Skill, Enter
prise and Courage.
b. b. Barnhill. Of Joggin's Mines,
Cumberland County, has under con.
struction an immense raft for the pur-
pose Of carrying TO New York about
5. 100000 superficial feet Of piles, logs,
spars, hardwood timber and boards.
Its dimensions are: Length, 40 feet;
width, IS feet; depth. s. feet; and Il
will draw q feet Of water. The raft Is
being built upon wcll-constructcd
cradle. which will be launched with
the raft and removed from It IN the
water. leaving the raft with its chains
and binders to support itself. The
structure is torpedo-shaped at the bow
and stern, and q cross-scction amidships
will be Of the form Of an cllipsc. When
completed it will weigh 5000 tons.
The weight Is 80 distributed over the
four sets Of launchways rs to exert 4
pressure Of 80 pounds to the square
inch. which Is about two-thirds Of the
pressure allowable on ordinary launch
WAYS. About one-sixth Of the cargo
has been slowed. When completed
the cost will be about &2O, 900. The
raft il to be towcd to New York by m
ocean tramp" or by two tugs. a.
soon as launched. Should Mr.. Barn.
hills engineering skill prove equal 70
his enterprise and courage in planning
and undertaking 50 novel an operation
he will have provided a cheap method
Of water carriage for the products Of
the forests. Many persons view thu
scheme with incrcdulity, and prcdic
that IL will be failure. Haitian (N
81 Cor. NJ y. Post.
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This food has been great thing
for the old Boston families. They win
now trace their families back to ante
diluvian days, as their forefathers
lived before the deluge. -L0sCcU C4i-
zen.
Snow & Huggins'' Is the name Of
Connecticut firm. These are not
romantic names taken separately, bus
associated they awaken q very pleas
ant train Of reflection. burlington
Free Press.
The following IL . copy Of bill
posted on the wall Of country vii
lage: "A lecture on total abstinence
will be delivered in the open air, and >
collection will be made a. the door 70
dcfray expenses. ~ \. Ledger
Fate Of the Drummer
a man who drummed in corps
"ss a'T R,,t \ e hsn5ensd %, oge Nv az.
ne engaesd in ! fray.
And he won't thirst TOT gorps my morpA
rect.rsr fto msnscer,-" AZ thu
.const;c nropert;es ~ vonr hall ooodP',
Wa~sre- n :. Exnel,snf az excellent
I'i' hsva the nronnrfv man cet 'em
go "a arst ~, III yon to-n!cht ~
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out hm2c;no the walls Come and Yea.
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rs-- r~h. Y. - go 49, ho.-s-
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Aunt tieasant, readlng ccm POSI-
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.UL rr 800 ,sr,s .reiIsI
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Are you going 70 tight budmanr
Am going TO ngnt himr no; You
must oe crazy pus tney sell mc n e
nsuited you snsmeIu'iy -. m.8n -
30 ne GIG, tnc Druee. ~ P u,eI y
nose, slapped my race an1 k,cHeo me
nown tng noee' s'a.,s' ~ y Nv ~.
.et me 81 YOU ma. cnousn 80 n 49,.
q s:anu wnnous go'ns ~ :" y sno'
sor =. D"ee'
The college professor ~: iectur-
ng TO the class On natural history.
gskng = sne '' =. rss,,a " 49, -
planned that pos1oly ~ ratsles were
the result q evoiuuon, sne cons,nue -
use o. ~ TALL evolving me ratt,es ~
t. 1nen spoke Up Joshua nPnm.n.I-
aus Jones' saying: - snoulu tn.nk
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PIC. 4. the edge Of the
box. will be required. Strings
can be purchased at almost
any music store
Having purchased the
strings. begin TO put the
various parts together BY
fitting the handle through
the holes in the cigar box
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inch and a quarter wide
and a quarter Of an inch
thick. Five small holes an
equal distance apart and q
quarter Of an inch from the
end of the piece Of wood
must first be drilled, and
through the small end two
holes a quarter Of an inch
apart and three-eighths Of
An inch from the end shouId
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70 success. NercrtnoIe93
such. a banjo, Il carefully
made and properly strung,
can he made to give forth
very musical tones, and
: where the ''real thing" can
not be had the combination
Of cigar box and broom
stick makes . good substi-
tute. II you would like to
try your hands NJ Il, ! will
tell you how TO 90 TO work.
Procure a cigar box eight
and a quarter inches long,
four and three-quarter
inches wide, and two and q
quarter inches deep. This
is the ordinary size Of .
box used to contain fifty
cigars.
The bottom Of the box
forms the head Of the ban
10. thus allowing the cover
TO be opened or shut. IN
each end Of the box cut two
round holes, three-quar'
tiers Of an inch in diameter
hall an inch from the tor
and an equal distance from
Tho two aidea of the box.
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A cigar-box banjo Il something which
most boys have heard o. and same have
attempted, with moro or Ices success. 20
make. Possibly their older relatives have
ridiculcd the home made instrument and
II has had 70 contend against prejudice,
which, a. We know, h almost fatal
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In Siam. Il Il said. wife who re.
deems her husband after he has sold
himself At gambling owns him thercaft
or Is chattcl.
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Y. il the backbone oil tine nanuie. Q.
which is fastened to II by two three-quar-
ter-inch screws, as shown in Fig 3.
Five keys shaped like Fig : can pc cus
out Of tough pieces Of wood, each piece
being hall an inch thick. twoand quarter
inches long. and one inch. WIDE Make
those belonging to the keyboard NJ
eighty in their holes. The key Tor the NTH
string can be cut hall an inch shorter than
the Others. Each key should have 2 hole
bored through il. as shown in Fig. >.
The small bridge Is piece Of WOOD
quarter Of an inch high and three-slx'
teenths OF an inch wide, which IL made 70
tx the groove Gig. I, AZ, with four
notches cut in to conduct the strings a
similar bridge. with only one notch. and
quarter Of an inch long, will answer for me
fifth string. -. \.
The large bridge j. made Of 2 piece Q
wood two inches long, fve-eighths q 90
inch vide, and quarter Of an inch thick
The shape Of the bridge can be seen IN ths
illustration OF the finished banjo. Five
notches an equal distance from each othe'
should then be cut in the top edge OF IN
bridge. .A ~
The tail-piece is the piece 20 which IN
strings are attached at the lower END 2
the instrument. 1t 10 made rom piece Q
h.r vnod nm inch and nall long, 81