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National Republican., 1886-02-20

ment OF commission which shall be given
the simple authority to set forth to the
creditors the position of Virginia, and to
present the Just reasons for the acceptance
OF the debt settlement according to the
provisions Of the Riddleberger bill.
The governor says fair representation
made to the states creditors Of the affairs
Of the state before, during, and since the
war would convince them that,a settle
ment except the Riddleberger settlement
was impossible. He says further! "There
are duties resting upon the state and re-
cognized by the constitution Of the United
states, Of dignity higher than the obllga-
tions to her creditors, such MS the absolute
necessity Of controlling at least so much OF
the revenues as is necessary to the support
and maintenance OF our government, our
free schools, our charitable institutions,
and the administration OF iustice.u
IL is believed that II those holding the
outstanding Indebtedness OF the state
could meet, through this committee, face
to face such q commission here In Virginia
or elsewhere, and hear and see for them
selves, be confronted by the stubborn facts
as they exist at present, and be impressed
with the uncertainty which dwclls in the
future and arise from the unsettled prob
lem which constantly eXasperates and
harasses the public mind by fresh decisions
Of the courts, they would be willing
TO fund such outstanding indebtedness into
the bonds Of the settlement. Such action
upon their part solves the problem aud ter
inmates the agitation. Virginia will act in
good faith, will pay all her debts thus as
certalned and acquiesced In by both con-
trnctive parties, because her revenues will
prove abundant to do so without increas-
ing the burdens upon her people.
The ErcniDg state indorses the views OF
the governor, but IL is not probable the Dis
pdtch will do SO fully, as It has advocated the
strongest resistance by legislation to any
spirit OF conclliation with those who de-
mand their rights under the plain decision
Of the United States Supreme Court. The
friends Of the bondholders here say It is IL
complete back.down by the state, and claim
that nothing can come Of such commits
sion Some Of the members Of the special
debt committee, to which the message will
be referred, have already announced that
they will antagonize the proposition.
THE Hotel Arno, Sixteenth street, between
and X northwest, Is the most elegant European
plan house in Washington. The location finest
I'm tho CITY. Prices DODular
National Republican., 1886-02-20

My mother, who is about 75 years old, and
resident of Dooly county, had an liberated
ankle which gave her great pain and trouble,
IL became aggravated to fearful degree, and
every application of known or suggested rene
dies failed to bring relief Physicians pre-
sCTibed, but to no avail. After six months
Snttle HID me re1orlnh,c cpr,rf NJ Trnipcin9 GI9
perfect cure and there has been no return
Ofthe disease. L. 4. CHUNpLER,
Ofthe South Ca Conference.
MACOS, GA, July n, 1851
Treatise on blood Nnl skin diseases mailed
ncu lHE SWIFT SPECIFIC 20,
Drawer b. Atlanta, Ga, aud li7 W. IEeaty-
thlTd street, Sew York,
National Republican., 1886-02-20

ing a grave in cemetery lot ere half your
days are numbered. always keep sapply of
DT. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" by
you. When the first symptoms of consumption
appear lose no time In putting yourself under
the treatment of this invaluable medicine. 1t
cures when nothing else will. Possessing, as II
does, ten times the virtue of the best cod liver
pleasantesT to take. It puriics aud enrlcheS
the blood, strengthens the system, cures
blotches, pimples, cruptions and other humors
By druggists.
National Republican., 1886-02-20
A Happy Man.

A strapping big fellow was pulled out of
the Ohio river after Il steamboat explosion.
"I.ost much ~ asked a sympathetic by
stander.
~ should say so," said the dripping
pilgrim; "lost all my baggage"
"Much of 1t ~
"Well (hesitatinglyl, there was pair of
stockings aud a shirt" Then, Frightening
up, he added, "But, thank God have
saved my war record.n
With this he pulled out of his breast
pocket very wet provost marshal's GER
iincate--that he had furnished a substitute.
National Republican., 1886-02-20
Auburn Spring water.

In Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Diabetes,
BHghrs Disease, Bilious Complaint, and Ma
laral Diseases, arising from impurities in the
blood caused by drinking the impure and pol.
lutcd waters supplied in the public water pipes
In cities and towns Auburn Water VIII prove
a,powerml corrective Depot, 3il PennNy.Ya'
mia avenue,
National Republican., 1886-02-20
EXpeTlentIa Docet.

l'ouiSlNllle JoNllul'l
Mrs. B,-John isn't so goOd-looking as
your other boys; do you think he is, Mrs. G?
Mrs. C.-No, | don't think he is myself
John was the first, you know.
National Republican., 1886-02-20
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS-.


IT., Education Bili Passes the senate -
MIR. Brady ReTutcs Mr. wioc'~ state
mcus lie Charges His Colleague
with prcynricntinn ur wOr-c.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

In some Of the St Louis one-horse cars
there are brass nickel carriers that run
the whole length of the car. From any
part Of the car you can drop a nickel in
to one of these carriers and then watch
it as it rolls along on its edge down the
incline and finally goes rafting into the
fare box. saw wild western ranch
man come into car. and after putting
his fare in the ordinary way he noticed
a new conner drop a nickel down the cle-
waited railway. The device aroused his
utmost admiration. He at once changed
a couple Of dollars into 5-ccnt pieces.
Then he took his place at the door and
started two nickcls simultaneously down
each side of the car and offered to ac-
Cept bets as to which would get into the
farebox first He kept this up until his
81 worth of coin was gone, and wound
up bv saying: Wall that's the durndest
cOntrivance ever see "-HttroH Free
Press
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plunging madly, and then, with a sudden
swerve, bolted out into the fast gather.
ing twilight.
you will be killed! Come back Oh,
come back walled Mrs. Jellife, franti-
cally. But Chatty hardly heard her as
she was borne swiftly down the hill, her
whole attention being occupied with en-
deavoring to keep her seat and guide the
fiery beast in the right direction Chatty
had good Scotch grit, however. and had
not ridden bareback for nothing. So she
now set her teeth hard, grasped the reins
firmly, and flew over the ground like the
wind that hOwled above her head.
Could she reach Cranston in season?
was her one thought. for the saddling
had necessarily been a work of time
But what a ride that wasl Now going
with such swiftness she felt that she
must be hurled into space; now founder
ing in mud holes; now swaying back
wards while Wildtire paved the air
Once she had TO ford stream where
the water came up to the girths, and she
could only cling closely to the horses
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

Twas Thanksgiving Day, and little brown
mouse
Sat busiy thinking alone in her house.
The little mOuse-babies had gone out to play
With the gray mOuse's children just over the
way.
And o. how they wanted Thanksgiving
But there wasn't crumb in the cupboard to
eat.
Mousie sat few minutes, then ran through
the entry
And down the long stairs and into the pantry.
There were puddings and pies and cake on the
shelf:
The mOuse-mothcr thought she would just
help herself.
She took small piece of everything there;
Then fastened the closet and ran up the stair
She put on the table bread. butter and cheese,
Some nice jelly-rOll and IA tart, If you please.
The little mOuscbabies came home very soon,
Each put on her bib and took her small spoon.
Then they ate and they nibbIed, they nibbled
and ate,
Not crumb did they leave upon saucer or
plate.
And they said as they put spoons and bibs all
away,
Twas the jolliest kind Of a Thanksgiving Day
Ellen \. Holmes, in Our Little Men and
Women.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

You must wear my plaid, then.
bairnic. said the grandmother, and she
hobblcd off To bring her tartan Scarf-a
relic of her early home in the land of
hills and hraes' and wrapped it about
the bright head and slender figure, cross
ing. and tying it carefully behind.
Five minutes later. then, Chattv was
speeding up the country road, fairly fly
ing indeed. for the wind was in her back
and helped her on her way.
"ChattV should have been Il hoy"
Sandy Macdonald had often said; and
fragile, ladylike Jessie frequently found
fault with her young sister for climbing
trees and fences. playing ball with the
country lads, and even INDUCING in
stolen rides on the bare backs of the
horses which had been turned out to
pasture by the neighboring farmers
She was indeed fearless little horse
woman. and her most ardent desire
was to own spirited animal of her very
own.
If father would but come home, it
would be the best Thanksgiving we
could have; for he has been gone so
lOng-so very lOng.-mOre than eighteen
months said the girl to herself, as she
turned into a lonely road leading to the
river; and rush of tears blinded her
eyes as she thought it might be they
should never see the gallant captain of
the Heather Bell again.-"But what is
that%'-A rushing, roaring sound fell on
her ears, and. wondering, Chatty hurried
forward until, on reaching the railroad
bridge that in secluded spot spanned
the Five Forks, scene of devastation
suddenly burst upon her view.
The heavy November rains-longer
and more severe than had been known in
many years-had swollen the small river
10 an enormous height 1t had over
flowed the banks, and now appeared a
broad and really imposing stream, that
rushed turbulently along, bearing on its
heaying bosom a motley mass of flotsam
and jetsam that it was whirling angrily
onward towards the sea-
Why, the water is nearly up TO the
railing" exclaimed Chatty in surprise, as
with some misgivinGs she stepped upon
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San Antonio Light.
ATlI\NkSGINING RIDE.

The long storm is over at last, but
how the wind does blow remarked
Jessie Macdonald, glancIng out of the
window at the rapidly scudGing clouds
overhead.
Yes, we shall have a cold day for
Thanksgiving" replied her mother; and
she sighed as an unusually fierce blast
shook the old red frame house. and her
thoughts flew to her absent husband.
who. if still in the land of the living, was
probably tossing about on the high,
tempcstuOus seas. But nearly year
had elapsed since any news had been
heard Of brave. warmed hearted Sandy
Macdonald and vague fear, as well aS
the gaunt wolf Poverty, was Stcalthily
but surely creeping into the little house
hold Of women and children, waiting
and watching for the son, husband and
father among the fair New England
hills
ave. ave: tomorrow is Thanksgiv-
ing. sure enough. chimcd in the old
Scotch grandmother. Sandy loved the
day ~ wcrl rs though ne were born
Yankee like Won. Susan; but I'm think
ing it will he a sorry feast we'll have
this wear. with him away and nrcr
pasty in the pantry, nor bubhlyioCk
Scotch for turkey in the barnyard.
Yes. the luck Of the MacDonad>
sailed away in the IIeathcr-bcll" re
spondrd her daughter in-law sadly.
DO YOU mean mother. that we are
10 have no Thanksgiving dinner at all"
cried thirteen year old Chatty. who at
that moment appeared.
Corn beef and cabbage, perhaps, but
there i no money TO spend on dclicacieS.
Mr., Pclcrkin promised me Il Young tur-
KEY. but the weeks storm has prevented
me sending for it.
Let me 90 now. then. exclaimed
ChaIty.
why. child YOU would be blown
away" said her mother, while Jessie
shivrrcd. saving. "Tomboys may like
such things. but would not stir out to-
day for all the turkeys in the country"
"Oh, I'm strong" laughed Chatty,
And love to feel as though | was
leaf tossed about by the wind. Then
have an crrand of my own. | want to
call on Mrs. ,Tellife and ask her for two
or three of her crickets, Dan says they
are Ovcrrun with"
"Crickct>, And what would you do
with them? asked Jessie.
Let them sing on the hearth, of
course. They sound so CHEEKY; and be
sides, YOU know, they are said to bring
good luck to a house; and I'm sure we
need it bad enough.
But the Jcllife farm is half a mile
farther than the Peterkin's and beyond
the railroad bridge, protested her moth
or.
Il shall not mind that if can get my
lucky crickcts, and will stop for the
turkey on my way back. Do let me go,
mamma dear.
Mrs. Macdonald could rarely refuse
any request of bonny, auburn haired
Chatty. and she now yielded, although
reluctantly
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SIX hdt-stde 0tec. blocked again. In
this case the makers become SINNERS
as they sell for 81 hat which only costs
them So cents. The 'skinners' look Just
as well when first put on as an So hat,
the difference being in the wearing quail
ty A hat of this kind will keep its
shape perhaps month and will then go
all to pieces"
rs it better to buy an expensive hat
or one that costs a moderate amount"
That depends a great deal upon the
purchaser. The best quality of silk hats
should last Il year but man seldom
cares to wear one more than season.
With proper care So hat will last six
months and look well at the end of that
time. A cheap hat, however, does not
retain its color. II gets a reddish tinge
from being exposed to the sun and the
nap is easily ruffied. The shorter the
nap in hat the better it will wear. The
hats made out of cloth with long nap
soon lose their lustre. ana present the
ruff1ed appearance of an old-fashiOned
beaver The finest quality of hat, how
ever, improves with age like wine; every
time il is irOned il takes on an additional
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

The present rough and tumble
sports are more likely to be injurious.
Erasmus Wilson says: In mind lies the
great secret of beneficial exercise, and
without it exercise is misnomer and a
fraud on the constitution" When men
tai culture and physical education are
going hand in hand, various crippled
conditions of disease may be prevented,
and more vigorous people will exist.
There are already number of educa-
tional institutions where physical educa-
ton is taught, and also gymnastic insti-
buttons, athletic clubs,-the German
TurRrereiR and the American Turner
bu6d.-CGrl H. H0rsch. NJ ID.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

A new baby sister came to Otto's
house not long ago, and he was interest
ed and delighted beyond measure at
sight of her. That night he prayed
earnestly for the welfare of the new
conner. His aunt, who was putting him
to bed, reminded him that he had not
asked the Lord blessing on his mother.
oh, so | didn't and down he went
on his knees again. And now, o
Vord' he PRAYED, hess mamma.
Make her doOd mamma and make |
mind mamma-but the baby's got to
mind l. '-BOSt0H Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
RenarkabIe SeIf-PusscSsiun.

Miss Dc.Iaun> j. ii very srlf-ros>cssrd
young lady. isn't She" remarked Jack
son
Yes. She ought i" be-. replied Dick
son
Why So
'Bccausc have asked her Ia bc mine
three times and she said no each time"
--NcrckGm 1rdcci,r.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
HATS WORN TODAY.
STYLES FOR THE COMING WINTER.
What Good Hat Costs and the Relative.
Popularity of silk and soft Hats.

If man wears good hat. fresh
linen, and has shoes well polished the
saying goes " he is dressed like a gentle
man" That there is held to be truth in
this remark is shown by the care which
men exercise in purchasing hat. 1t is
to some men more momentous question
than the selection of bonnet 10y lady.
Whether to buy silk. derby. or soft hat
does not require much thought but to
decide which one of the almost infinite
variety of each of these classes makes
the most becoming hcadgcar is a matter
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

the style since last sea @fHe season.
son The hats are of medium hight, bell
crowned. and of medium-siZed brim.
This shape. taking hat from the box,
seems TO he the most popular. The
prices range all the way from 81 to So.
The 81 hats are what are known to the
trade as 'skinncrS.' You don't what that
is, | suppose: Well, skinner is hat
that is made over. There is a regular in
dustry of that kind in Chicago. and il is
paying one, too. We have lots of GUS
TONERS who come in here to buy new
hats and discard their old ones, which
are left with us We take these old hats
and throw them down in the cellar and
sell them as they are called for by the
manufacturers of skinnerS.' We get
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
"Chineeman likce lite woman"

NHIHVVIIdII IIhVN IIUV WVTIIdH'
Imagine also if you can, with what
suddenness she withdrew her arm from
the Chinaman's embrace. and with how
many bushes she met the gaze of her
lady friend and of other observers who
stood near by smiling at her blunder
know that this i d true story, for l
saw the incident myself Chicago
HerGld
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

about 81 "a dozen
for them and they
afterwards sell for
81 each. Some
times II hat is found
to be in such good
condition that it
only requires to be
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20
4 sott hat.

raises the price of the best English silk
hats to so in New York. They are not
worn much, however, except by the
AnglOmaniacs ChicdgO Tribune.
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gloss I've known hats
to look better after six
months wear than they
did when new. OF
course they were a lit "a
tie out of shape, but
the gloss was much
finer. You see the gloss The derby.
is originally given to the hat by ironing,
and consequently the more it is ironed
the better lustre it has. By the way, q
hot iron is never placed on the outside Of
a silk hat Instead of that a red hot
plug is placed on the inside and a cold
iron, like that used by tailOrs in pressing
clothes, is passed over it"
What is the prevailing style in stiff
hats?"
We'll. there is considerable change in
the style since last year. The stiff hat,
or Derby, as it is popularity called, has
tapering crown of medium height and
brim of medium width. There are, Of
course. several notifications of this
style Derby hats easily take the lead
for general wear, though, of course, they
are not appropriate with dress suit any
more than a silk hat is appropriate with
a sack coat. There has been a vast i'm
provement in the stiff hats in the last
few years. Better machinery is used
and the workmcn have became more
skillful. BY the way, a good hatmaker
makes a handsome income Hatmakers
work by the piece entirely, and we've
got men in our factory who make from
$75 to 800 week. There are not many
professional men who make as much as
that"
How ahout soft hatSr"
They are not worn very much except
when people are travelling. Chicago Is
pretty much like New York in that re.
spect, and Derbys and silks hats are all
the rage. OF course. further west and
in the country towns they are worn quite
extensively. and we have to manufacture
large stock every year to supply the
demand. A good soft hat costs as much
as Derby-S5. There are many cheap
or grades, hut they will not stand the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

American trade and
are making hats of
lighter weight for
expectation. There
is a duty of so per
cent on hats. which
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

of profound deliberation
silk hats. said Il
dealer TO our reporter,
are worn more now than
ever before. They are
becoming popular with
very young men. whoN
like to wear them on
state occasions. There
--- Ill l. In
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kinds of cloth. Mixed cashmere seems
to be having run just at present It's
pretty hard to lay down IA strict rule in
regard to hats. as men differ so much in
appearance. F. instance, tall man
requires broad brimmed, high crowned
hat, and short man the reverse. We
have to adapt our hats to the peculiari-
ties of our customers
DO they make better hats in England
than they do in American"
Not as good. because the hats there
are made by hydraulic pressure, instead
of being ironed by hand, as in this coun-
try. Then, too, the English hats are
very heavy and uncomfortable on the
head. The English hats are probably
better for Englishmen to wear than
American hats would be on account of
the dense fOgs and heavy rains which
prevail there. For this reason the hats
have to be very heavy and strong, or
they would soon give out Lately, how
ever, they have begun to cater to the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-20

wear. They look as well
when upon a mans
head. but Il close inspeC-
ton readily shows the
difference. Here are two
of the most popular
styles for soft hats.
Then there are also the
batS mazda of IiHarant
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-07-29
Slate Spring.

Mr.. Ii. F. Williams teache al
Slate Springs instead of Bohemian
as your last issue stated. His
fourth session began July 10Th and
has forty-four pupils with several
others to come.
Mrs. Ella Murphy of Maury is
very low with pneu monia at the
home of her father Mr.. Thos.
Carter.
Mrs. Bette Carter is improv-
ing slowly. Mrs. George Carter
has been very sick.
Mrs. Joseph Hamlet improves
slowly.
Mrs, Rob't Grafton who has
been Frustrated so long is able to
be up and ride around some.
Miss Lou Knox Of Campbells-
vile, visited Misses Alice and Lau-
ra Reed few days last week.
Jack Wood is assisting Mrs.
R. p. YaLcey in a large school at
Bohemian.
Mr.. j. j. Zuccarello, the popu
lar ex teacher at Short Academy
passed through our community a
few days ago enroute for Campbells-
vile where he has prospects for a
fine school.
-Moriah and Rural Hill have
each live Sunday school.
The protracted meeting at Ru-
raj Hill will commence the End
Sunday in August. 1t will be con-
Quoted by Elder L. G. Little of
Fayetteville. Two discourses with
dinner on the grounds.
Our school was enlivened last
week with a visit by DR.. j. r.
Neal, Misses Patrick, Miss Mary
Williams and Miss Matte Maultsby.
We hope to have at least one visit
from every parent and patron of the
school this term. Visitors always
welcome.
Corn and cotton crops promise
well though the dry weather lasted
too long for some corn.
-Rob't Neal son of Dr. j. R.
Neal who got his leg broken sever
al days ago is doing very well.
FELIX.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-07-29
Rocky Point.

Crops are looking well. The
wheat has all been threshed. 1t
was not altogether as good as was
Cotton has been dong
well for the last two weeks. Early
corn is now safe.
We have seven schools running
in this district; four white and three
colored. Thos. p. Holt is teaching
at Beech Grove, w. L. Roddy at the
Springs, r. p. Collins at Smyrna
and Miss Hortense Rhodes at
Rocky Point. All have full schools.
The protraeted meeting begins
at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church in Elkton on Saturday be-
fore the second Sunday in Septem-
Der. Mr.. Hawkins of Columbia
will assist in the meeting.
Mrs. n. L. Gordon is visiting
her brother w. S. McWilliams
near Fayetteville.
Mrs. NJ. ii. McWilliams was
severely bitten by dog last week.
Carson Orr and family spent a
few days with us this week.
DIR. Wright and lady OF Elkton
paid US a visit last week.
Miss Mamie Vance is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Cannon near Fay
etteville.
w. j. McNeely's son, it is
said, will not vote for sheriff this
time, but the time will come when
he will, you bet. SEMPER IEEM.