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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
To Strengthen scafrolding Ropes.

1t has been suggested that, in order to
insure greater strength and consequently
more safety in ropes used for scaffoldlng
urposes-particularly In localities where
the atmosphere is destructive OF hemp
ilber-such ropes should be dipped, when
dry, into bath containing twenty grains
OF sulphate Of copper per liter of water,
ard kept in soak in this solution some four
days; the ropes Will thus have absorbed q
certain quantity OF sulphate OF copper,
which will preserve them for some time
both from the attacks of animal parasites
aud from rot.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
Why He Bought.


TNUII oITVVI NVWs'I
young man in Cleveland who invested
several thousand dollars in an undeyeoped
silver mine was taken to task by former
business friend of his fathers, who said;
~ can't see what on earth possessed you
TO make such an investment"
swell, ! started out with determination
never to invest In any stocks which could
shrink.n
"But this stock''--
"Can't possibly go lower. bought It for
three cents on the dollar, and the seals on
the certificates are worth four cents each
for tags ON plug tObaeeo.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
Hs Was n Painter.

A venerable looking old man applied for
a pint Of California brandy last week at a
vive the color Of n work Of art. "Ah, that
Is for mechanical purpose said the clerk,
"and here II is.n The old man signed for
the liquor according TO the requirements Of
the law, and, paying for it, started toward
the door Before departing, however, ne
faced about, and, withu droll expression on
his countCnauCe, said ut Is e. revive one
Of the old mastolsn Too late tho cler';
realized that the old mlu regarded himself
as an old master.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16

"What a lovely complexion" we Omen hear
persons say. "IwOnder what She does for itl'
In every case the purity and real lovelin9ss of
the complexion depends upon the blOli. ThOse
their skin sm0Oth and healthy by taking
enough of Dr. Pieroe's Golden Medical bis.
coveTy" to drive out the hum0rs lurking In
the system,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
The End of the PrnYer.

Harry, 4year.old Nebraska boy, was
listening to his sister as she recited her
evening prayer, "You say 'amen,' ~ he re-
marked as she finished; "fdon't always say
that; say seven off," That was the way
he was in the habit Of hearing telephone
conversation close.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
Woodward & Lothrop,
No. 1913 f street Northwest.
No. 1913 1

worker, and has as little method as Mr..
Lamar.
Whatever the country may think OF At
torney General Garland, the people about
the Department OF Justice have only good
words for him, and speak Of him as the
most popular man In the Cabinet.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
Turconans.

5o.inch Silk Turcoman Cur
tains, handsome da d O es,
worth Y2o only SIG.
5o-inch Silk Turcoman
Cloth, in maroon, garnet, and
blue, worth 81; only $3.50
per yard.
so-inch Linen Velours, in
old blue, peacock, olive, gar
net, and gold, only So per
yard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
Woodward & Lothrop,
No. 1913 # Street Northwest.

was spent TO come back for more Bowen
went as directed. He pottered around for
awhile on the Del Norte river, and finally
struck ore in the Little Aimee, which was
the foundation OF large fortune.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
Drapery & Upholstery
Department..
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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In our new store we DO
NOT labor under the disad-
vantages which attended a
proper display Of our drapery
and curtain goods in our
contracted and inconvenient
quarters on the avenue, and
in soliciting your presence
feel sure that we can show
you a line which will compare
favorably with any stock to
be found, and at prices be-
low which they cannot be
sold.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
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Nottingham Curtains.

Nottingham Curtains.
SO pairs Ecru Nottingham
Curtains, 81 yards long, 50
inches wide, worth So; only
$2.5o per pair.
so pairs White and Ecru
Nottingham Curtains, 3H
yards long, so inches wide,
worth $3.50; only So per
pair.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16

Children's Wear-resistiug Suits, sizes from 4
10 IA years. Eiseman Bros, Clothiers and
IailoIs, corner Seventh and streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
Woodward & Lothrop,
No. 1913 f Street Northwest.

Is he bonestP icy Is he capable9 (3) Is he
faithful But our unamerican and English,
aping civil service commission adds this
one; (4) Is he forty.fve years Of ageP Oh,
IL Is brilliant addition!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-10-16
SU
DRAPERY A
And Fine
WOODWARD
Tapestry Curtains.

Tapestry Curtains.
5o-inch Tapestry Curtains,
worth $1o; only So per
pair.
Chenille Curtains.
48-inch Chenille Curtains,
only $Ioper pair.
PLUSH.
24-inch Mohair Plush, en-
bossed in old red, maroon,
blue, and olive, worth So;
only $2.a5 per yard.
PRINCES.
Full line of Worste1 and
Silk Chenille Fringes, from
nc to $I.75 per yard.
Also a full line Of Curtain
Poles. in all lengths.
Chains, Pins, Hoops, and
Loops at lowest prices.
Holland Shades.
We have an experienced
man in charge of this branch,
and can make your shades
from actual measurement in
the best manner, guarantee
ing fit, at prices which cannot
be lowered.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-04
IL Paws to Study Human Nature.

\ crippled old man keeps a bootblacking
stand i'll the city hall. The old man has seen
his best days-and they do say n good deal
better days than these appear to be for him
his eyes are dim and his hand trifle shally.
But he knows what human nature is quite as
well as he did in his prime, and possibly
better. In each of the two chairs, which the
old man maintains for the use OF his Gus
toners, he constantly keeps two periodicals.
They are illustrated papers, and when there
are no customers on hand the papers are dis
played with their loudest engravinSs upper
most ready to catch the eye of the passer-by.
ats mighty queer" the old man said the
other day, in one of his talkative moods, "but
guess those two papers bring me in 81 or 50
wuth of business every day. There's lots %
chaps ye know, young men, who amt happy
till they's seen the Illustrated papers every
week, an yet they never think of buyin' 'em.
They won't throw their money away in that
style, but they'll sit down here an git their
shoes shined up an look over the papers while
I'm at the job. Then there's men who
wouldn't mind spendin' the dime, but who are
ashamed to go to a news stand and buy them
papers. They wouldn't have their friends
think they would read such papers, ye know,
and yet they're among the best customers I've
got. guess the twenty cents put into them
two police papers every week is money well
invested. Chicago Herald.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-04
The First Train Boy.

"The first boy that ever sold newspapers on
trains now lives in Chicago" said a train boy
running between Chicago and Omaha. Il
knew him quite well. He is known Col.
Harry Ashby, proprietor of the Metropolitan
hotel He is n New Yorker by birth and in
his youth, way back in 1915 or 'i6 he was ed
Ccated in all the branches of New York
hoodlum's trade. He had at that time a COM
panion. now known to fame in horse racing
circles Us Lucky Baldwin, who was at that
time a pe,ldler of second hand books among
newslealers. Charles Bash an old gray haired
Conductor on the Hudson River road, and
who was one of the first employees on the very
first train of cars that was run in America,
wasa friend of young Ashby and allowed
him to get on his train and dispose of his
papers among the passengers between New
York and Albany. Charlie died long ago,
but he is lovingly remembered by Ashby.
On his first trip ON the Hudson River rorad
Ashby took out 600 Heralds and Tribunes,
and sold every one. He thought he was q
rich man and when he returned to New
York he bought a new suit of clothes and
went on quite spree The result was he
missed his next trip and Lucky Baldwin got
his place and business. He then sought other
pursuits, and when the war broke out he en-
tered the service and became a colonel
Chicago Herald.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-04
Management of q Big Hotel.

The management of great hotel isas ar
duous and exacting a task any allotted to
man-at least that is the belief and opinion
of all managers have ever met 1t is easy
enough to perform the duties which devolve
upon the manager, for there is nothing more
to be done than to personally know that the
guests of the hotel are being properly enter
tanned and to see that they are made to feel
perfectly at home. There is the great secret of
success making your guests feel as though
they were welcomeas under their own roof
and giing them when possible personal evil
dence of the fact. The details are looked after,
In all first-class hotels, by competent and efii
cient corps of clerks and assistants with well
paid attaches throughout the building, thus re-
lieving themanager of "A vast amount OF work.
And yet he must be within call when wanted,
and it is to the advantage of the hotel he rep
resents for him to be seen as much as possible.
Promptness is one of the requisites, for guests
become dissatisfied permanently when they
suspect neglect, and if their small wants are
quickly satisfied they viii often overlook
some of the larger defects. Success can be
summoned up as due to regularity, prompt
ness courtesy and strict surveillance of de-
tails and the art of convincing your guests at
once that he is heartily welcome. He viii
always come again.-Manager Lewis in Globe.
Democrat
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-04
AMERICAN GIRLS IN ENGLAND.
Charmingly Received on Account of
Their Pretty, Flirtish Ways.


'eThe reason our American girls are so
charTningly received by the English aristoc-
racy Writes Mrs. James Brown Potter in a
private and, as yet, unpublished letter to
Mrs. Mortimer Livingstone, a neighbor OF
mine-athe reason they are received so kindly
is because our girls are interesting and
attractive. Englishmen like our girls on
account of their pretty, chatty, fiirtiSh ways
The English girl is stiff and angular. She Is
not self poised. The presence of royalty
quite overcomes her, and when she meets the
Prince Of Wales she is so abashed that she
can not entertain him. The cold English girl
actually stands speeches with awe, while the
American girl looks up with unconscious
naivete and chats away with him as If he
were an ordinary man. Our girls are
accustomed to gentlemen's society from
early womanhood. This society makes
them bright, full of repartee, apt at apropos
answers and vivacious in sallies of wit. 1t Is
this and this alone that opens the icy gates of
aristocracy to the warm, sunny American
girl"
1t is only late thing that our northern
girls have been taking themselves into the icy
circles of the English aristocracy. The first
assaults were made by the warmer blooded
girls of the south. Before the war, Miss
King, of Georgia, won with her beauty the
Marchioness of Anglesea, and old John Ma
niece VIII l-OIu ADlL5cT iii
ho made her his lady and divided n coronet.
The first New York girl to capture lord
was Miss McVicker, who married Lord
Grantley. Then Leonard Jerome settled
go, 200 a year on Lord Randolph Churchill,
who included the beautiful daughter in the
bargain Miss Ymaga, now Lady Mande-
vile, actually became the future Duchess of
Manchester by her beauty and silver tongue.
She was poor girl, living down on Eighth
ity carried her into the Belmont polo set.
Lord Vaudeville, n mere STRIPPING, came over
here, met Miss Yznaga, fell head over heels
in love- and married her. Lady Vaudeville
Is now leader in London. They say she Is
helping other bright American girls to marry
English coronets Among other American
girls who have married into the English no
bility are Miss Libby, who became tine Hon.
Mrs. Darlington; Miss Stevens, who married
n son of Lord Paget, an old sweetheart of
the queens; and Miss Livingstone, who mar
ried cousin of the Duke of Portland.
And now it seems that English coronets
are going a-begging among our American
girls, for Miss Grant has just refused Lord
Cairnes because he wanted her to pay for her
own engagement ring.
OF course we have American women like
Mrs. Mackey and Mrs. Paran Stevens, who
buy positions with money, presents and ex-
pensive entertainments, but then they could
not succeed if they didn't surround them
selves with bevies of beautiful American
girls.-Ei Perkins, in Inter-Ocean.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-04
She Was n RascaIly Lady.

a woman who had hired n negro to saw
fifty cents worth of wood, looked ut the wood
when the old man had finished the job, and
said:
"Uncle Bob, l told you to saw fifty cents
worth,
"YaSsum.n
w ell, you haven't hurt yourself"
NO, lady, hain't hut mersef, an didn't
como heah wild dat 'tention, an whut yersef
wants me ter hut merse'f fur is suthin' doan'
unerstan'- Its de fool dat hu'ts hissef.
amt no fool. Oh with sudden recollection,
you hain't gin me mer fifty cents yit Gwine
down heah an git some medicine fur mer sick
son, an den I'Se comin' back an saw yer er
whole lot er de nices' wood yer eber seed.
Thankee, ma'ann, he said when he had re-
celved the money; and then, as he stood fum-
bling with the gate latch, he mumbled: "Dat
white oman 'slDects me ter come back heah
an work all day fur dis heah little bit o. er
fifty cents Didn't cut her mon hat er nuff
wood-kivered up er barl ter make it look er
big pile he passed out into the street and
unused: Reckon she's found out by dis time.
Whuts disl Good Lawdi Dat rascal I,dv
didn' gin me but er quarterl--Arkansaw
Traveller.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-04
Emblems of the Thousand Islands

Nearly every island has its distinguishing
emblem or device formed of lanterns. On
one it is n crown, on another il is an anchor
or a harp or a cross, and many adopt the
initial letter of the islands name for this pur-
pose. As the steamer approaches at night
hundreds of torches and lanterns on the hotels
in the hotel grounds and along the river front
are lighted if by preconcerted signal
Then eager expectancy marks each face in
the now largely augmented crowd of sight
seers; and when at last the hoarSe shriek OF
the steamers whistle is heard some distance
up the river every ear is turned to catch the
sound of the booming of her paddles as she
comes round bend in the stream This is
the long-awaited signal, and instantly, as il
by some magic touch, red fires arc kindled
upon the islands and in front of the hotels
The steamers whistle is sounded again, and the
hills take up the sound and toss it back and
forth until it dies from sheer exhaustion The
sky assumes a roseate hue, and from scores Of
islands rockets are sent up.-Thousand Islands
Cor. New York Star.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-04
A FOREST IDYL.

At the birch's base wild ood-fower
Nestled on a drowsy summer day,
Almost hidden in forest bower,
Where it joyed the happy hours away.
For no earthly thought
That there could be aught
Fairer than this spot e'er marrcd its play.
Oftentimes sunbeam lightly sported
Through the foliage where the flower grew;
All when thus the gold its soft leaf courted,
Holier happiness it never knew.
Heard, though distant quite,
The glad brooks delight,
AS 1t coursed the tangled forest through
And it chanced upon this summer morning
That butterfly, of beauty rare
Gold and azure tints its wings adorning-
Fluttered hither through the scented air:
''Oh, how dark and drear
Is the forest here:
Hence fly to light and regions fair!''
And was gone from out the quiet bower.
For it dreamed of golden, burning light;
But its words the little forest flower
Filled with yearnings and an unknown fright;
Drooped its beauteous head;
Dark and drear," it said;
'Oh, that might see the world so bright
Smiled no longer as the morrow lightly
Brought its pearls and scintillating thread,
That the flowers have drink and be dressed
brightly,
And the mornings Jewels crown each head.
Yearned for distant light;
Sighed-until near night,
Gentle-footed twilight found il dead.
Felix n. Gerson in North American.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-04
A CLOCK THAT IS WATCHED.
One Chronometer Gazed at by 1900, 900
PeOpIe Every Year.

"Do you see that chronometerl' asked one
of Broadway's well-known watchmakers,
pointing to a small, burnished-faced, boxed
up timepiece which sat in his show window
ticking complacently as if the world
wasn't rushing around i'll space at break-neck
speed. swell, do you see anything peculiar
about it,"
"No," replied the reporter.
Fright. There are hundreds like it. Some
better, more worse, but there are few that
have z, SOC, 900 eyes stare at it every year."
said the matchmaker.
Crowds passed by the window. Here and
there one of these number stopped, edged up
to the glass, pulled out his gold, silver or
nickel timepiece and scowled, smiled or
looked thoughtful as the methodical face of
the chronometer criticised or approved of
their time The jeweler mused
"Itis strange said he, "but by actual
count more people consult that chronometer
every year than there are inhabitants in New
York state"
Correcting himself, the jeweler explained
that he counted a man every time he came to
look, and not each individual
"This is how l arrive at my figures" said
he. Il stand at the window, and take one
minute The average of a dozen trials,
counting the faces that appear, is 43. Yes,
over two score faces on an average glance at
the chronometer every minute for ten hours
aday."
"As the proof of the pudding is the eating
thereof" so the Broadway jewelers. figuring
Is the proof of his statement. Here il is:
Forty-threc minute is :, $50 an hour; multi
piled by 10 for day, it makes p, 500. Now,
the chronometer is only visible, according to
his count, for day in the week; again, the
result of day was multiplied by 6, giving o
total of I54 500, the number that view the
chronometer every week. Multiplying it by
the 81 weeks which constitute a year, with a
liberal allowance for holidays, the jeweler
held up the result triumphantly-7,5O 900, 900
people.
YES" said he, 'there you have it ,50O,-
600 people; and figures are noted for telling
the TRUTH
or these he estimated fully G,O0O, 900 were
men.
@Aren't women as curious about the time
of day rs nlepln
"No. l have found it otherwise. Few
women care If their watches are within ten
seconds or ten minutes of the time. In fact,
don't believe that the female mind really
comprehends the flight of time. It's some
thing they don't care to think of, but with
men its different-they watch every mo-
ment. New York Journal.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-04
Wholesale and Retail,

! Earthenware,
! Woodenwarc.
| Stone and Tlnwarc.
! Chandeliers,
Lamps and Brackets.
l Monitor Ol Stoves.
| Fruit Jars and Water Coolers.
] treeZcrS and RefrircFatuvS.
| Show Cases, Cutlery,
Silver Plate. Hotel Goods, and
! Gas Fixtures.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-11-04

WHY It VIII pay you 20 luy from NJ v.
King y Co.
BECAUSE they keep the largest stock 10
select from.
BECADS 81 they T3v less rent. and can af-
ford Et' sell cheaper.
EEttt SE. where any other house buys a !
dol an worth they buy hundred thaV-
ing Jacksonville house. and buy ling I
thus ln larger Quantities, get better Z
prices, and can afford tO sell cheaper.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12

TIE Sumner Independent National
League met last Tuesday In Boston,
Mass. Over one hundred and CITY
colored delegates from various States
In the Union were present. IL WAS
voted that an address be presented to
President Cleveland, expressing con.
graduation and appreciation Of his
r%eSolute, just and patriotic policy; also,
expressing the belief that his admins.
tration will advance still more In pro-
perly acknowledging colored people as
a to be recognized and respected as part
Of the body polite. The meeting
resolved to ask the administration at
Washington to appoint three worthy
end capable cOlOred persons to prom.
inent positions Of honor and trust in
the North.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
49,. nnEnnIa ~ asa.nmpnsn.

Anew HnFmala for Consumption
nlam hs Hsiat "a AHsrlaaj
We are IN receipt Of q number Of c0ms
m~unientlons on q topic which Just now
sssma 10 BE- fsealvlng tho attention Of o
great many persons 10 is The question Of
lhs treatment VI consumption, aud al
kindred Of diseases, without drugs. Many
years ago, IN France. u was decided w the
leading physicians that nothing was equal
to bsof NJ Al article Of dies IN consumption
and ali niimsuts which tend 10 IT, Develop
msnt, This il row q generally admitted
fact. Much difieulty, however, has been
experienced III the PRONUNCIATION Of this
truth, from the fact shat mhnv stotnAehs
cannot digest IL, The indlgsstiblo quality
Of ali cod. liver oil bnviug led to ite being
Abandoned In medical treatment, II was
found that blood taken from nn animal
Just killed, II swallowed, produced mar
veIous beneficial effects. This tound favor
with few, however, but the idea has been
put into practical operation, and there are
In all parts Of the world to-day hospitals
devoted to the cure OF consumption. and
kindred diseases, where beof combined
with alcohol, in some form, II tho chief
article of food. Efforts have been made by
those interested to keep this simple rem
edy from the masses, partly from self
ISL motives, but quite as much from
the fact that the wonderful benefits to
be received would be doubted by many
If they know In advance what constituted
the cure. Another reason was, that its
efficacy depends on the pressncs Of spirits
free from deliberations and fusel oil. In
the past such an article has been ditiicnlt to
procure. Now, however, it can be obtain
cd, and the communications we have
referred to are from parties who are using
a formula Of this kind received from the
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co, Of Baltimore,
Md. The formula, which was prepared
specially for them by an eminent German
scientist, consists principally Of raw beef
! steak and ingredients, which any house
keeper car get and mix, combined with
their pure malt whiskey, which will, ifreg-
gularly used, add on an average from 6 to 8
pounds in q month to the weight. On the
receipt of a two-cent stamp, the formula
will be sent, to all parties using their
whisksy, under the seal Of the company.
From the abundance Of testimony
there can be no question as to its
value. This method Of treatment is in
accordance with the views OF the two
recognized leading medical authorities Of
this country, Professor Austin Flint and
Professor H. C. Wood. The company has
received so many inquiries concerning this
formula, that they have found it neces-
sary to add a medical department to their
Otker business facilities.