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ladies might talk with them il they
chose so, accompanied by Mr.. Went
worth, they went below
"They've had dreadful time, poor
fellows y exclaimed the steward, as he
guided them into the hitherto unknown
depths "Out four days in that leaky
boat. Their vessel fonndered Monday
night. They took to the boats with
what little provision they could snatch,
but the wind and sea drove them apart,
and when daylight came the fog was
so heavy they couldn't take their bear
ings. Their provisions--what weren't
spoiled by salt water-gave out on
Wednesday morning, and they've lived
on faith ever since. 1t nearly finished
that poor boy. He isn't over strong,
/ guess, and pretty young for such
service-not over 20, I'll wager. This
way ladies'
And they stood beside a bunk,
where lay a ghastly young fellow, with
great blue eyes, so like Jimmy's that
Milly could no longer doubt the rela.
tionship, but she had been already con-
vinced
"He's the one, papa--he's Tom ~
she whispered, excitedly. Speak to
him"
He answered their questions in a
weak, languid tone but when it be-
come clear that Milly was the young
girl who had given his little brother
the scarf,he had risen eagerly upon his
elbow, while big tear rolled down his
face.
"Oh, miss, it brought a blessing
that comforter !" he said, eagerly.
"The dear lad slipped it, unbeknownst
to me into my chist, and was a-wear-
ing it in the night we foundered and
when we were lookin about for signals
to hoist, | rugged that up, and, bless
God, it's brought us safe here"
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Resolutions of the Zion Sunday School on
the death of Joseph F. Geislnger.

WHEREAS it became our sad duty
on the 80 ult to pay mournful and
sorrowing tribute, by attending the
funeral of our honored and worthy
brother, Joseph F. Geisinger who
died the 2Sult. after lingering illness
OF heart disease, in the 25th year of
his age. To his memory we would
willingly eulogize of his consistent and
upright life, but we feel the life he has
lived express In impressive language
his worth in terms more eloquent than
pen can describe. In the death of
Bro. Geisirger the family have lost
loving and dutiful son and brother;
the church and choir member that
was always found attending to his du-
ties; and may his life be an example
for all. He will be sadly missed, but
remembering all things are ordered by
God we know our loss is his gain, and
10 him the gate of death an entrance
to eternal rest.
Resolved That we extend to the
bereft family our sincere and most
heartfelt sympathy, may they feel the
blessed assurance, it is all well with
him.
Resolced, That this memorial be
printed in the county papers and q
copy he sent to the bereaved family.
EFrIE E. GREASY,
III. S. HUMEI, Committee.
j. l.. Con Err,
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If left to themselves sheep will re-
tire at night to the most elevated part
of the field This is a relic Of the time
when they we've wild and such precau.
ton was necessary that they might
guard against approaching danger from
wild animals. But the fact has its ad-
vantages. The knobs that sheep select
for their sleeping places are generally
originally poor, but sheep will soon en-
rich them. The grass also is sweeter
than on low land and sleep are less
liable to disease.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-15

There are scores of persons who are
suffering from some form of blood dis
order or skin disease, such as Scrofula,
Boils, etc, etc. After practical test,
j. III. Mercer asserts that Acker's Blood
Elixir will certainly cure all such dis
eases, including Syphilis and Rheum-
atism. tits net a patent nostrum, but a
scientific preparation, he guarantees it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-15

J.H. Mercer would especially recon-
mend to the ladies Acker's Dyspepsia
Tablets. AS laxative they have no
equal. They are guaranteed to cure
Chronic Constipation, Dyspepsia, and
all diseases arising from a deranged
stomach. With a free use of the Tab.
cts, Sick Headache is impossible.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-15

}. II. Mercer wishes to make an
assertion, which he Can back with a
positive guarantee 1t is all about
Acker's Blood Elixir. He claims for
it superior merits over all other remed-
les of its kind, and guarantees for it a
positive and sure cure for Rheumatism,
Syphilis, and all blood disorders, it
frees the skin from spots and disease,
and leaves the complexion clear
Ask him about it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-15

The varnish on carriages Is often
ruined by being housed where ammonia
arises from horse manure therein.
This may be avoided by sprinkling
plaster freely. 1t also makes the
stables healthier for horses. But carri-
ages should be kept in separate build
ing,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-15

A naturalist has satisfied himself be-
yond a doubt that the average cat
travels distance of eighty miles every
night, when there is no earthly reason
for her moving yard.
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"And then, gentlemen of the jury, l
must appeal to your sense of justice.
You must remember that YOU are
twelve strong, well fed men, opposed
to this one mis- able, puny defendant"
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1t must be a great relief TO base
ball umpire to have batter knock
the ball over fence fer home run.
He knows there will be no close de-
cision for him to make on that play.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-15

The yield of rice IN Louisiana is
said to be considerably below the aver
age this season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-15

One of the finest iron bridges in the
South is being put up at London, Tenn.
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Transient or Local notices. ten cents line, reg
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Buffalo Bill is a great man, but
Buffalo Grover beats him.
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first hour. The broad road TO fortune opens :
10 the workers, absolutely sure At once ad
dress, TRUE & Co., Augusta, Maine. 4 '-lsSS
National Republican., 1886-02-22

More than six weeks ago Lord Randolph
Churchill, on the heels of his failure to
bring about tory.Irsh combination iu the
house of commons strong enough to carry
home rule, threatened Mr.. Gladstone
that he would foment "no.popery'' agita-
tion in the north of Ireland. That threat
is now to be executed. Lord Randolph
will be in Belfast to-day and will take
leading part in demonstration intended to
convince the English people that there IS
powerful antl'home rule party in Ireland.
OF course this is e complete somersault
for Lord Randolph Churchill, but he has
the illustrious example of Lord John Rus
sell, who tried it-and "got left'-thrty-
six years ago. If Russell could not succeed
in making "nopoperyn pay the conscrva-
tives in 1850, is there any chance that Lady
Churchlll's peppery little husband will do
better IN lssG9
The London cable letter to the New York
Times Of yesterday states that among the
tory members In Ulster whom only ninety
days ago Lord Randolph was dGnouncng
as obstructive rcactiOnists, and who on their
own part were refusing to sit on the same
platform with him because he favored home
rule, there Is a considerable reluctance to
accept him as their Moses. At the Carlton
Club meeting there was much denunciaton
Of his rash course, even though ample pro-
fcsslons were to be seen of the new light
that has been made for him but, all the
same, he is going to Belfast with the avowed
and reiterated purpose Of inlaming the
Protestants to declare that they win have
civil war rather than home rule, and the
Orange lodges are preparing for great
welcoming demonstration. Everybody who
knows Belfast expects roting aud scenes of
yiolence,n The Times correspondent adds.
The Parnollltes have II in mind to get yer.
batim reports Of Lord RandOlphs speeches
there and have him tried for sedlllOn ana in.
citingt violence. OfGourse II trial at Belfast
would be useless; but the plan so get Il change
ofVenue to Dublin, where with q struck Jury,
there would be tome likelihood ofconylctlng
National Republican., 1886-02-22
A Cnntcml ornrx,s NIi.inI,e.

The Springfield R,yuiNcoa says that the
present organization Of the Navy Depart
mCut Is Ct mi lcrsomo-"the most elaborate
circumlocution Office in Washington This
statement Is as far as possible from the
truth. The Navy Department proper is the
irccst from circumlocutlon Of any of the
departments.
The Secretary has full power TO act
directly upon any subject, His eight chiefs
of bureaus, each in his own sphere, act for
him according to his Judgment and will.
lie can on any particular subject permit
them to act according to their own views,
or direct them how 10 act, or supcrsede
them entirely and act directly himself.
The eight chiefs now confer and com
muuiCate directly with the Secretary, and
act promptly. Substitute for the eight in
dependent bureaus three bureaus with six
subdivisions, whose small chiefs can only
act through the big chiefs, and there will
he circumlocution enough to weary the
whole service and the public. The Spring
field R,yUjHroH writer had not the faintcst
conception of what he was writing about.
lie could not have been Assistant Naval
Constructor Francis T. Bowlcs, who gen
orally knows very well what he writes.
National Republican., 1886-02-22
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The following letter OF coincidence from Gen.
Washington to Gen. Henry Knox (hls chief OF
artillery, ard first secretary of War, upon the
occasion of the death Of q favorite SON Of the
latter. is an heirloom in tho family of Mr.. o.
D. Thatcher, ofthis city, nephew Of the late
Rear Admiral Henry Knox Thatcher, a de.
sCcndaut OF Gen. Knox:
NERrLNNCK'S poIST, Sept. ~, l7s2.-NY DENH
SIN: / sincerely cOndOlc with Mrs Knox AMI
yourself on the loss yOu have sustained. In de.
tormining to submit patiently to the DEGREES OF
the Al Wise DisposerOf human events You VIII
find the only true and substantial comfort
under The greatest calamities, In addition to
thig-the lCnient hand of time VIII, no doubt,
he necessary to -OOthc Keenor feelings Of n fond
mother. My best respects are offered, and be rs.
Sured that with much truth / am, my dear
sir, your most ailcctiOnato friend and obedient
servant, GEORGE WAsHlSGToN.
NAL GEN. KNOX,
National Republican., 1886-02-22

THE probability that the ordnance shops
Of the Washington navy yard will soon
grow to be great government gun factory
has started boom in real estate in long
neglected part Of the city. Within the past
three weeks there has been a marked rise
in the price Of lots in the neIghborhood of
the yard. Many years ago property in that
section was held at higher figures than in
almost any other part Of town, but it has
since declined to comparatively small
figures. The present rise is as gratifying
as IL was unexpected.
National Republican., 1886-02-22
PERSONALITIES.

SENATORS LOGAN and Eyarts are booked for
speeches at the Michigan club dinner to-day
upon ~ Fair Ballot and an Honest Count"
and Federal Unionism," respectively.
Miss KATE FIELD, whose lecture tour in the
west has been so successful comes to Wash.
ington to-day, and will be n guest at the Loyal
Legion banquet this evening, Miss Field will
stop at the Arlington.
EN,SEHAToR GRooME and his wife win leave
the city carly this week. She has been kere
visiting friends for about fortnight, but has
been able to appear but seldom in society,
owing 70 throat trouble.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

4 CABLE letter to one Of the Sunday syn
licates gives some interesting gossip on the
Dnke scandal. 1t appears that Sir Charles,
seeing the ruinous effect of obstinate silence
IN his part, has at last attempted to rehabil-
tate his reputation In the public estimation.
To this end he authorizes the statement that
the reason he did not testify on the trial IN
denial Of Mrs. Crawford's allegations of his
immOralites was that he was prevented
from doing so by advice Of counsel. He
declares that he told lis counsel he strongly
desired to be heard under oath, and went
10 court expecting to be called to the stand
and fully prepared TO answer in detail
all the charges against him. lie claims
TO have letters and documents dis
proving Mrs Crawford's statements
and showing that he had visited the
Crawford mansion only five times In
two years. His own servants, lie AYERS,
were waiting In the corridor Of the court
ready TO testify that Mrs. Crawford was
not accustomed to call at his house in
Sloane street. Sir Charles says he Is nm
able to account for the attitude Of his coun-
sci, but that, as a matter Of fact Mr. Cham
berlin and Russell James COncured in adj
yising him not to enter the witness box.
They assured him that there was no neces-
sity Tor his doing so, as the case against him
had broken down and Mrs. CrawfOrd's
counsel would simply follow peculiarly
offensive line Of cross.eYaminatIon If he af-
fordcd them au opportunity, This eX-
planation draws additional criticism upon
sir Charles. The FdR lEdH Gd9ette declares
thatif he wishes to restoTehisrcputatlon this
statement will not suffice; that be should
apply 10 the queens proctor for fresh
uinl Of the case, on the ground OF error aud
National Republican., 1886-02-22

If the nations lawmakers would devote
this day to reflection on the life and char
ncter Of Washington and try to get some
thing like an adequate conception of his
lofty patriotism, there would be no occa.
sion to regret their cessation from labor.
in fact such utilization of the day would
make 1t one OF the most profitable days of
the session.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

IN appears that the l0cl; of funds by rea-
son Of which hundreds of workmcn in the
ordnance bureau at the Washington navy
yard are now suspended is due to a clerical
error. Congress made the required ap-
propriation Of $5OO,OOO for the guns of the
ships orlgrod by the forty-eighth Congress
the vessels that Secretary Whitney is ex-
pected to buid-but it was left out of the
engrosscd bill by accident in the rush at
tending the work al the end of the session.
Tie fault lies with the vicious habit of
leaving all the important work Of q session
ill 1.-THE last day in the afternoon
National Republican., 1886-02-22

THE city Of Philadelphia receives about
%1,oC0COO a year from water rents In excess
Extraordinary expenses Of the water depart
mcnt. Ifitwcre possible to get control of the
air used for respiration in that city two or
three millions more might be made ''in eX-
cess of the ordinary expenses of the air
department. Why not corner air as well
US watcry
National Republican., 1886-02-22

Ir is intimated that in the report which
Senator Pugh is preparing It will be
claimed that the papers called for by the
Senate are private papers passed over o
the custody Of the heads of departments.
Such q proposition cannot possibly be
proppcd up so as tO stand fire IN debate for
ten minutes.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

collusion and for complete Investigation
Of his own conduct in the premises. 10 is
evident that, II there is to be any ylndica-
ton, it must come through proceedings in
olu count, And, If Dixie tells the truth,
81 i- his duty to demand a rctrlal.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

The great movement, originally sug-
gested by Mr.. Blaine, for Congress of all
American nations to be held at Washington
for the purpose of deciding upon a distinct
lively American policy, will be revived by
Senator Frye tomorrow 1t was q grand
conception, worthy of its distinguished au-
thor, and the lapse of years has only en-
phasized the general appreciation of its i'm
portancc. But, rs we have before init
mated, such scheme viii find little favor
with an administration that has proposed
10 surrender the Monroe doctrine in rela-
tion 10 the question of sthmian transit.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

n would be difficult to name any public
man Of any age or country whose character
has stood the test Of time better than that
uf Washington. His memory grows
brighter and his great life stands out in
stronger relief with each recurring anniver-
sary Of his birth. lie is most honored by
those whose Judgment Is best informed.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

DOES any one now doubt that aldermen who
have run away, as we'll as some who arc still
LCTc, were bribCd !-N,o York lI'ORd.
Probably not. The general reputation
If New York aldermen has, for many
years, been so bad that they have not been
suspected of desire to miss fair chance
Of selling their votes. In the popular be-
lief primO facic case Of bribery is always
made ont when a chance for a sale has been
shown. This may be cruelty unjust, but 1t
is true. The old rule is reversed In dealing
with New York aldermen. They are are as
,umed to be guilty and the burden Of proof
rests with the defense.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

GREAT as have been the improvements in
Washington in recent years there are still
toom many old shanties on sites that should
lie occupied by handsome buildings. The
luycr and huilder should push their work
well out on seventh aud Ninth streets.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

THE old.foshioncd spoils system, with all
lis faults, would have sneakel out Of sight
in mbcarablc shame had It been Justly
ylmgcl with half the hypocrisy that be-
longs TO lis successor, Reform
National Republican., 1886-02-22

IT will take at least dozen reform all
ministrations to convince the people that
the lilies Of the departments arc filed with
private executive papers in the custody of
The heads Of the departments.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

NJ Inc WOTIu nus hcnrd OF Rip Van WInkIc !;
Il large part seen on the stage the lazy, good.
natuTed, patient and philosophical old fellow
but the Dime promises for this wecl; that IA.
nous character in new version by Joseph II.
Keone, which, 1t is believed, will prove the
iavOrte. Amer the mingled fun and pathos
Mrs. Darlington will make the evening sonor-
Gus with loud continuous laughter, and the
venerable l0dy's bad boy, Ike" may now and
then be seen and heard.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

This Is the purest natural water yet found,
and is one of the most effective known abb
oumulations of the human system. sIhe use of
Auburn Water as the Daily Common Beverage
of the family, will 60 far toward inSurlng good
health to all It's members. Depot 3ll Pennsyl'
Vnuin avenue,
National Republican., 1886-02-22

SENATOR MAXEY, Of Texas, gives the
,y.y Il, uor, to scctionalism by eating his
daily plate of beans with an ayidty unap-
yroachcd 10y either Of the Massachusetts,
snlnturs.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

SmIlc copics Of the WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN uW be sen, free Of postage to
any qddfns trc wccks Jor 10 cents.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

TuE Ohio temperance workers should he
able to understand by this time that It is
excess Of coal oil rather than too much
WHISKY which tisgracos their state.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

CoSGnr-s will enter upon the twelfth
week Of the session tomorrow, fortunate
in having an ample supply Of work on
hand.
National Republican., 1886-02-22

The Kind Of reform that the country dc-
Inand. will not come in the same boat with
secrecy.
National Republican., 1886-02-22
MONDAY, FEBRUARY ~.
Anusencnts'

A.ElrGHs Nodicsko.
NlrloSAf--"Thc Private secretary
Wur-"ll1mrty DWmpty.'
HERzoG's-"Ancr Dark"
DIME lIusEuM--Ioscph II. Kconc.
TsrEISk Finest skating surface In the city
National Republican., 1886-02-22

Harry ". french has consented to deliver
another of his famous illustrated lectures at
the National ThcGter next Sunday night. lie
win take his audience to Italy and the Alps.
Imagination, full of poetry, song, romance,
art, old.time glory, music, and moonlight; and
channingly will Mr.. French reveal II to the
fortunate public,
National Republican., 1886-02-22

Bouc.cnulrs "After Dark" will be presented
this week ut Hcr2ogs. The company is fully
competent to produce in GmplCst power all the
drama
National Republican., 1886-02-22
PERSON.IL COTEORT.

GGDAILY WALKS, ON EASY FEET,
~ In open air best preserve health and
longevity" Hence, the elite Of the world visit
DIR. WHITE Il SON, FOOT SPECIALISTS,
1il6 Pennsylvania avenue Opposite Willard's
Hotel, II North Eutaw st., Baltimore, for the
painless treatment of COrns, BunOns, Diseased
fortieth year Of practice; his twenty.hfth in
Washington, Fee, 81 Il sitting,
National Republican., 1886-02-22

"TuOU troubest mel am not In the vein"
he said when invited TO make Fourth of July
Grafton, But he bought bottle OF Salvation
OIL, and the national holiday heard from the
National Republican., 1886-02-22
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.SpECTiE NOTICES.

ar;s+s THE REGULAR MEETING or THE
EzA7 GROuERS' ASSOC IATION will De held
az The National Fair Rooms, Vernon Row
WEDNESDAY; fEB. 2L2: 5Dp m. Bn.Ine., of
member. All who wish to ioin the association
nru invited tu hC present All grocer. and ptO'
vision dealers UIC eligible tomcmncEhip.
ir22.at l.. a. DElLWIG, Sec.
s~vsya WASHINGTON, u. C., FEB 10. 1SS5.-
~ NOTlCE-Ihc firm Of j. w. BELT ~
90. Is This dag dissolved hy mutual consent
]. W. BELT VIII continue the business of the
lntC firm under the name aud style ofJ. W.
Belt y CO., and solici's a continuation OF public
patronage. All persons indebted TO the late
nm will make payments to }. w. Belt, vino
viii pay all claims against snid firm.
feast W. ]. BRooKE.
s1Sso DIR, CHARLES ALLEN HoMEOP-
~ nthist, has opened at office at Gil 18th 81,
n, W. Office hours from TO $50 Il. M, / to2, and
to 3: 0p. MI sundays, 10 to II a. m. fe22.2w
s<Sse AS WE ARE SELLING TICKETS FOR
RSS two entertainments to take place on the
evening of the 22d, we will keep our store open
'''''' - '1' JOHN F. ELLIS & CO.,
fc20.2t 937 Penn. Ave.
49, WE, THE UNDERSIGNED BOOT
kSsY and shoe dealers, in order to assist in
the en- ly closing movement, and also to shorten
the h' urs Of labor for our employees, do hereby
agree to close our respective places of business
ON ma attCr MARCi j, nt u O'CLOCK y. IN,
lSat' ,rdNys cxceptedD, and all day on legal
WIS DSOR & CO., 1923 n. Y. ave.
EDN ONSTON X CO., 1889 and 1871 + ST. \. W.
DAl TON Il STRICKLAND, 930 Pa. ave.
EDN ONSTON d CO, 9l3 Pa. ave, Vernon Row.
MRS. w. II. RICH, III Market Space.
fc2r-lw
N@Ss= SPECIAL LNoTICE-Iw wIsHTo INFORM
~ the Public that 1 have no AGENTS or
PART NERS, and that am not responsible for
any Engagements not made ;Is L;EIsthrough
me f. KRAuSE,
Leader Rrause's Orchestra,
feiSlm 62l South Carolina Ave. $. f.
n5s=C0L. II. A. sELIGsON, WHOLESALE
ESS dealer in Wines and Liquors, and sole
ngent for White, Hentz " Co.'S old "Trimblc
Whistles" has removed to 1900 Pa. ave, n. W.
All heavy ircights must be delivered at the
ID st. entrance. le2
s5Ssz IMPORTANT NoTlCEl
All ladies In this city who favor the estab.
lishncnt by Congress of n Bureau of Labor for
Won en-, to be managed by women for their
own interest; and all those in favor of building
up an Industrial Exchange for women, where
articles made by them shall be offered for sale;
and all Others who have any grievances to re-
late Of wrongs committed against them, either
morally, or pecuniarily. will call at No llOj +
~ n. w.
our desire Is to help women who wish to
help themselves. CHARLOTTE SMITH,
President WOman's National League.
felO1m
N@@srEcAL NOTICE.
FOR sALE-Grcat Bargains; Retiring from
Business; Stock and Fixtures, consisting OF
Safes, Show Cases, Pianos, Organs, Sewing Ma
chimes, Gold aud silver Watches, Diamonds,
Clothing, &c. Z. \. SMITH, Broker,