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The Penn's Grove record., 1886-07-17
The Archer's Prayer.

You wouldn't shoot with me, Edith.
When the heavens were silver and blue
And now that the shadows are falling,
Edith Anerly, what will you 0
To linger at breakfast and dinner,
To triie a novelette, through,
To walk in the porches with Leila,
Will that be sufficient for you?
The eveufng will ONE with Its music,
And feet dropping softly as dew,
Perhaps with the glances and pleadlngS
OF some Douglas tender and true.
Jhope it will all be delightful;
trust there will be nothing to rue
And vet l would gladly have had you,
One hour with the target and yew,
The arrows that CLINT through the matches
of life, do they all whistle true?
Are they missioned TO centre the yellow,
Or even to edge on the blue?
/ trust that the shafts of your drawing
Will fly as Maid Narian's flew,
So duly and truly and nobly
You shall not regret that you drew.
But l shall depart and not see it,
Leave Newport and earth before you
Shall 90 unregretted, forgotten,
And alone as the Wandering jew.
So remember, before 1 have vanished,
To do what alone you NAV do,
And grant me n hodr OF Diana,
Little maid, gracious sylph, Of the yew'
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-07-17
A Tale Of a Picture.

A picture dealer In London told me
a story which illustrated the ignorance
of a rich mar in art matters. The
story was told me as showing that En-
glishmen could be quite as cute as
Americans when they set their minds
to IL. / use it to illustrate another
point, The 1rm received a M~eissonier
from Paris and it was to be put on ex-
hibition next day. 1t was framed and
set up on an easel in the shop and the
price of 1t was to DO 1880. Through
some error on the part OF the clerk, u
tag marked elO0 was put on the Meis'
sonier while the 1850 tag went on
another picture. Before the mistake
was discovered and corrected an Amer
can bought the picture and had it sent
to his rooms at one Of the big hotels.
When the head Of the firm found that
his Meissonier was gone, and gone for
e10O, he nearly raised the roof. He
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-07-17

Life. that never needs forgiveness,
has for its first duty, to forgive.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-07-17
FORTY-NINTH CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

In the u. S, Senate on the Sth, bust
ness on the calendar not objected to
was disposed of. The Woman Stuff.
rage resolution was objected to by Mr.,
Plat. The Senate went into secret
session. When the doors were ~reopened
the death of Representative Cole. Of
Maryland, WAS announced and the Sem
ate, as a mark Of respect, adjourned.
In the U. S. Senate on the 9th, Mr..
Sewell, from the Committee on Pen.
slOns, presented the report in the case
Of the vetoed bill granting pension to
Margaret ID. Marehand, widow of Com
modore Marehand. The commute re.
peats its former report in the case and
recommends passage of the bill over
the Presidents objections. Referred.
Mr.. Call offered aresolution, which also
went over, calling on the President to
direct our representatives fl Mexico to
investigate the truth of statements
made III newspapers that citizens of the
United States are confined in Mexican
dungeons. without trial, for alleged
offences agalut the laws OF Mexico,
and that their final trial has been post
pon9d, without cause. etc. The Sen.
ate then went into executive session.
Adjourned.
In the u, S. Senate on the 10th, IA
message was presented from the Presi-
dent yetoiug the bill appropriating
$3.50, 000fora public building in Dayton,
Ohio. 1t was referred. Mr.. Blair,
from the Committee on Pensions, sub.
mitted a report on twenty-three pen.
sion bills vetoed by the President, and
recommending that the bills be passed
Notwithstanding the Presidents objec-
ton. In reply to a question by Mr..
Kenna, Mr., Blair said that ''the vetoe
messages had been 10y an order of the
Committed referred TO the members
who had originally reported the bills.
In accordance with that order he made
this report" Mr.. Camden read "A IA.
per, signed by himself. Mr.. Colquitt,
Mr.. Wilson, Of Maryland, and Mr..
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-07-17

TX City has 3o2 public
anS f4,SS2 pupils.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-07-17
VOLUME VIII.

All kinds of building material con-
stantly on hand.
South Penn's Grove.
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-07-17

The authorities of Nelige, Neb.,
have imposed a special tax on every
business man in town in order to pay
for public improvements.
"Who cares for the rejection uncon-
scious mirrors make? There is only
one worth looking at, that of the hui
man eye."
Small steel castings can be annealed
like steel forgings by heating to a full
red, covering with hot ashes, and allow
ing three or four hours to cool
The Penn's Grove record., 1886-07-17
The sioth not without Ambition.

A sloth is In its way an interesting
animal, and in that view deserves a few
remarks. Take a snail, magnify him
10000 diameters, clap on him four legs
with three long curved claws ON each,
and hang him head down among the
branches nf a tree; then poke him up
hehind with a sharp stick, and ne will
make abort as rapid progress as a sloth.
OF course some sloths are ambitious. !
saw one I'm the morning starting out on
a limb where it joined the tree trunk,
and that evening it was twelve feet
away. 1t had averaged one foot per
hour, D4it this was a through expires
sloth, ami an exception.
-Neit TX City has 3o2 public
schools ans @4,8S2 pupils,
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paid by each member elect. Each member
shall pay annual dues of So. quarterly in
advance Any member three months in
arreors shall be suspended, and may be re-
installed upon payment of arrears, at time
of election.
ARTICLE III.
The Association may, at any regular
meeting, by vote of the majority OF MEM
bers present, upon recommendation of the
Executive Board, levy an assessment not
to exceed SIS in any one year, to pay any
deficiency in current expenses
ARTICLE Nv.
The order of business at stated meetings
of the Association shall be as follows
Minutes of previous meeting or meetings.
Collection Of dues.
Reports of committees.
Election of officers and members.
Unfinished business.
New business.
ARTICLE v.
Three members may call for the yeas and
nays on any question.
No member shall speak oftener than
twice on the same subject at the same
meeting, except by consent or by way of
explanation.
Motions shall be reduced to writing by
Mcpherson moving. II required Dy Lne Chtir
The Chair shall be judge of all questions
OF order, subject to appeal to the meeting.
The motion to adjourn and for the pre-
vious question shall not be debatable.
ARTICLE VI.
MANUAL.
Cushing's Manual shall be the recognized
authority on Parliamentary Rules.
ARTICLE VII.
AMENDMENTS.
These Bylaws may be amended or en-
larged by majority vote of the members
present at any regular meeting, one months
notice of such intended action having been
given in writing.
ARTICLE VIII.
These Bylaws may be suspended tenn
porarily at any meeting, by unanimous
consent.
VIM. CUNNINGHAM,
GEORGE HAYES,
A. 81. PRAGER, Committee.
VIM. LAUGHLRs
j. w. KNAUsE.
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BYLAWS.
ARTICLE I.

The regular meeting of the Association
shall be held on the third Friday of each
month, at s P. NJ, at hall designated by
the Executive Board
The Sunday tatler and Jersey City express. (Jersey City, N.J.) 1883-1886, 1886-07-25

POLITICS. RELIGION, ETC.
Partisan politics and sectarian religion.
I shall not be introduced in the business or
deliberations of the Association.
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DUTIES OF THE V1CA-PhESIDENT.
The Vice Presidents shall, during the
absence of the President, have the same
power and authority as possessed by the
President when present. In the absence
of both President and Viee-President, the
members assembled may elect President
pro tenpOre.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04


"There is counterfeit 10.cent piece
with history" said a Jackson street
man to n Chicago HoraM reporter, as
he fondled greasy looking coin dang
ling fromhis watch.chain. "When the
Federal troops were before Fredericks-
burg New York volunteer got out of
his trench one morning and, after at
tracing the attention of q Johnny who
could be seen inside the fertilization,
raised flask of whisky to his lips,
which were puckered for long pull,
The volunteer had taken perhaps three
swallows of the liquor when he saw
puff of smoke and a flash from the forti-
tication, followed second later by the
collapse of the whisky flask and the
fall Of the volunteer. The bottle,
which had been struck by mimic ball.
was shiyered, and the man who had
held 1t lay bleeding at our feet. His
upper jaw had been shattered by the
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04
WHERE WILL 1T END?
The Fearful Outrages Due to De.
ranged Brains and What
rnueec Thop,

In looking over the columns OF recent
daily paper, we found the accounts OF an In
sane negro who took possession of the smok-
Ing car on ono railroad train; of n rich mine
cwner, also insane, who created panic in
the sleeping car Of another train, and Of n
case OF arson and the terrible murder of
TWO unfortunate women by an insane far
mer. All these incidents occurred on the
same DAY, and they are occurring nearly
every day, showing the terrible increase OF
insanity all over America. There are meu
and women whom we see every day, who
act peculiar, and we frequently call them
"tranks." The community permits them
TO live and move around among peopl',
but there is no knowing when some sud-
Den frenzy may seize them or when
they may become iulamed by
liquor aud do some terrible damage to
somebody. Indeed, there seems to be o
tendency on the part Of very many people
TO become maddened Of times. Tue stom.
ech gets out Of order, the head aches, the
BODY palma ard the nerves become irrltated.
IL is then that people are in the condition
such as the lady was when she said, ~ feel
rs II ] should lly.n People do wrong to
permit these feelings; they do wrong IN
not checking them at once, for when they
continue, they lead to nervousness, ex-
uuuhtiOn, lHbollDlu, anu often insanity. Inc
wife of a very prominent gentlemen resid.
Ing In Charleston was in this deporabe
condition, which had become worse from
the excitement Of the earthquake, and her
friends felt seriously for her safety.
Fortunately, she began to use n
gentle yet powerful medicine which
Strengthens The nerves, enrichcs the
blood and puts the mind In healthy con-
dition, ana both she and her friends are re
loicing to-day over what Volina Cordial has
accomplished for her. by wonderful
toning process che has been made fresh and
vigorous instead Of exhausted bright aud
cheerful instead Of with clouded brain,
and her experience may DO repeated to ad-
vantage by thousands OF Others throughout
the entire land.
1t is serious thing, to think how eisily
the delicate machinery of the mind can be
thrown out Of order. The least irrcgul ,rity
or tendency toward these morbid feelings
should be noticed and checked at ace
Any man or woman can be made insane un-
der certain influences, but any man or
woman can place the body aud mind In q
healthy and vigorous state by proper care,
by the use of Voliua Cordial, aud 1t is the
part of wisdom to do SO, and do SO at
once,
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04
BEALL's BOOKSTORE.
Rare and Attractive Editions for HOli-
day Purchasers,

Raro and Attractive Editions for Holi-
day Purchasers.
The literary editor of The Critic looking
in at Beall's bookstore the other day, his at
tention was attracted to perhaps the finest
books and sets Of books ever offered for sale
in Washington. Especially noticeable was
the unequaled "Abbotsford" edition of the
Waverley novels, that will delight the eye
OF all book lovers. This edition is now
very rare. Among Others may be men
toned "Folllcs aud Fashions Of our Grand
fathers" life of Louis the TX, ;" by Par.
doe, In three volumes; figure pieces OF
American artists; Abbey's "She stoops to
Conquer" Irene Gerome's Natures
Halleluiah'' is even more charming than her
zone Years Sketch Book" which is woll
known to all lovers Of art and nature. The
book OF etchings show the advance in the
etcher's art, and are worth the time of con.
noisseurs 10 inspect. Mr.. Beall displays his
usual good taste in selecting his Christmas
stock, and has this year surpassed all pre-
viOu6 Years,
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04
Excitement in Texas.

vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the remarkable
recovery of Mr.. j. L. Corley, who was so
helpless that he could not turn in bed or
raise his head; everybody said he was dying
of consumption. a trial bottle Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery was sent him. Finding re-
lief he bought large bottle and a box of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills; by the time he
had taken two boxes Of pills and two bottles
of the Discovery he was well and had gained
in flesh thirty-six pounds. Trial bottles of
this great discovery for consumption free at
Stott, Cromwell tS Co.'s,
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04
A Rcmedy for InsnmnIa.

A writer on the philosophy OF sleep de-
clares that sleep is prevented by an excess
OF blood in the brain, and proposes rs q
remedy, to pump the blood back from the
brain by peculiar method Of breathing,
for which directions are given as follows:
Having assumed the usual posture OF re-
pose the person is to inhale and exhale
slowly and steadily long breaths, devotin
the whole attention to making tho inhala-
tions and exhalations exactly the same
length the length to be much greater than
that OF ordinary breathing, although not
sufficient to disturb the circulation by work.
ing the lungs to their utmost capacity. In
support of this theory reference is made TO
the feeling OF faintness produced by filling
the lungs with all the air they Will hold
and then expolling It, repeating the opera
tioD rapidly three or four times; the result.
ing faintness is attributed to the withdrawal
OF blood from the brain, and the same ef
feet, substantially, follows any sudden and
extreme emotion. So violent disturbance
OF the system. however, is not advised for
the purpose here sought, but steady aud
gradual diversion Of the blood from the
brain to the lungs and body.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04
Holiday Goods at Radden's Install
mcnt EsOugpH

As the holidays are last approachlpp,
thousands Of people are contemplating buy
ing goods for this special occasion. Mr.
John Rudden, the prominent instalment
merchant, $50 and 932 Seventh street north
west (west eide), has an elegant assortment
of furniture, carpets heating and cooking
stoves, cane and willow ware and many
other useful and ornamental articles suit
able for the holidays at the lowest rates for
cash, or on easy terms on the installment
plan at the lowest possible prices.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04
WASHINGTON CRITIC
WASHINGTON, DECEMBER A. 1856.
is LIFE WORTH nrvINsg

"Is life worth llving2" Ask Of him
Who tolls both day and night
To make little home for those
So dear unto his sight.
ais life worth llvlngY" Ask of her
Who, crowned with Widows weeds,
Doth find supremest happiness
In kind and noble deeds.
"fs life worth livingY" AK again
OF those whose highest aim
Is TO assist their fellow man
Without one thought of fame.
"Is life worth living2" Ali dear friend,
Let these good people tell;
better question far Is this:
lis life worth living wellY
columbus Dispatch.
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a New Escnnptu,a

Anchor Lodge No. 18, I. o. G. T., has
taken new quarters at 023 + street north.
west. Last eve, after some business, the
following programme was rendered: Mu
sic-1. "What is it2n g. "Slng it," g..
"Play it," 4. "Read it.n 8. "Recite it,"
u. "Tnlk it.n Each one present was called
on to say or do something under the above
heads, and great majority responded with
a will. The programme for the 10th instant
is "Temperance,n under the following
heads, viz. !. "What is it?" 2. "Sing IT,"
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04
CITY SPECI4LS.
Fer All TO see
THESE WONDERFUL BARGAINS,

Feather trimming, all shades, zoe moss
trimming, all colors, 25c.; new silk hand
kerchiefs and muillers for the holidays;
silk handkerchiefs from 10c. to the best
silk muiilers, from 40c. to the finest. Our
corsets at 24c,, Soc aud 49c, are the best
ever offered. Warmers Health Corsets,
9Oc.; boucle or shaggy cloth jerseys, with
coat back, Sl.4S; beautiful all wool coat
back Jerseys, 0Sc.; silk plush, Sc; all-wool
toboggan caps, 39c.; mems red wool shirts
and drawers, 50c.; coats and wraps at
greatly reduced prices. Call and examine.
NJ. NEwMYER,
$50 7th st. and 1920 Pa. ave.
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Il Course OF Free Lectures.

On Monday evening, in the parlors Of the
Y. NJ. Q. A., 1400 New York avenue, Pro-
fessor j. Owen Dorsey will give free lec-
ture on the "Secret Societies OF tie
Aborgincs.n The Professors knowledge
Of the Indians and their characteristics W ii
enable him to make this lecture highly In.
teresting. All young men cordially in
vited.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04

Oysters, fish, game, meals and ready
lunch, Lynn Haven Bays, Saddle Rocks,
Hampton Bars, Norfolks, Cape May Salts,
broiled, roast, etc. No Misrepresentation
None but the best. Lifetime experience.
Ladies' large saloon attached.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04
Metropolitan Investment ant; Build
ing Company.

All the shares Of this company have been
taken, and the second assessment thereon is
now due and payable at the branch Office Of
the company, No. s22 Eighth street north
west. If not paid within the first six days
of the month fine of five cents on each
share win be charged against the delinquent
stockholders.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04
JonNsoN's Oysters, 9th and E.
IkHnt Ia Lirn.

At Becker's, 13i5 Pennsylvania avenue,
you can buy; A shaped horse blanket for
75c,, worth Sl.00; good horse cover for
$l,5O, cheap at S2,25; kersey bootweb
bound cover, SO, others charge 81; l
kersey siX-pound cover, $i, low at s.; lap
robes from Sl.25 to So each, excellent
value; fur robes in grey, white and black
from So up. Becker's, 1915 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04

Handsome and appropriate goods suitable
for Christmas presents can be purchased at
NJ. l.. Wilcox 81 Co.'s store, 207 Four and
half street northwest Among the beauti-
iul articles Tor sale are fancy cards, cut
glass bottles, perfumery, valuable books
and many other superb goods too numerous
10 mgntiOn.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04

bullet, which had also taken away seven
OF his front teeth and buried itself high
up In his right check. 1t was
one OF the prettiest shots j saw during
the whole war and the volunteer, al
though seriously wounded, seemed to
think II about the finest piece of work
1t had ever been his pleasure to wit.
ness. The bullet was cut out by sur
geon, and as soon as the patient re-
covered from the shock which he ex.
perienced, we melted the piece of lead
and cast four of these dimes. The
volunteer kept one, another went TO his
brother, the surgeon kept the third
and | was so fortunate as TO become
the possessor of the other. So you sec
this little piece of rebel lead broke
whisky bottle and u human jaw,
knocked out seven teeth and travelled
over 600 yards to bathe itself in liuuor
and gore. Six months after this Incl
dent we learned that the bullet was fired
by cross eyed man In a South Caro-.
lima regiment"
#N#
Says the "IIistorian" of tho Boston
Records Our new postmaster, who is
about TO take control of his office, an.
nounces that he will not make any
changes until satisfied that they are
necessitated by the needs Of the service
The Historian is not q politician, but
In this case, for once only, his advice
Is that General Corse at once proceed
to find out who Is the subordinate who
put on two of the doors the following
Legend
Luck out fer the Paint.
That man ought to he sent TO the
evening schools and then taken back
into the service. lie has talents too
valuable to lose, but they need dsci
pline.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04

is about to build a residence to cost $40, 600
on Fourteenth street, beyond the Boundary.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04

FoR THE llALL-IIat racks, cherry or wal
nut, S5.@5. William IL. Dunn's, 81 Sew
enth street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04

LADIES, If you want cassimeres for cloaks,
Jackets or tailormade dresses, II. H. Quasi
Il Co., $50 ID street northwest, Is the place
to get everything in the tailoring llne
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04

superior make OF Rubber Goods to be had
Of manufacturers, 423 Ninth street, between
d and Il. Buy the best when you purchase.
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SEWN. Machines

of all kinds for rent and repaired at Open
heimers, 52s Ninth street northwest, st.
Cloud building.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04

A "sociable," including good dinner, is
to be given at National Rifles Armory Hall,
from 4 to 8 o'clock next Wednesday even
ing, the proceeds to be applied toward
building Union Chapel at Colonial Beach,
Va. The charge for admission will be only
25 cents.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04

AN Irishman was asked for his marriage
certificate. lie lifted his hat, revealing
large scar on the head, evidently done by
ilat-iron. This evidence was to the point.
Our certificates are the praises of those who
have experienced wonderful cures by the
use OF DR.. Bull's Couch Syrup.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04

Fresh Aldernoy butter, churned every
morning and delivered In ID. "Wardh
prints, 45c. per h. Also cottage cheese
buttermilk and sweet milk, &c. per at.
Cream, l5c. per pit.
il must be admitted that Adam had the
advantage OF the present generation in
several ways, but he didn't know anything
about the pleasure OF carrying night key,
BEST made clothing in Washington for
men and boys. Eiseman Bros, cor. 9TH & E
81 know you're worse than am"
To him the lady said,
81 only paint my cheeks aud lips
You paint the whole town red"
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EnndNenr Iinhhnr alnmnnnula

Ladies' saloon, corner of | and Four
teenth streets northwest.
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Mrs. lannon's New uous.

-Matrons of orphan asylrtms highly in-
deree Red Star Cough Cure. Twenty-Five
cUnts.
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The Colonial Beach Chapel.

BEST made clothing in Washington for
men aud boys. Eiscman Bros, cor. 9Th & L.
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BEST made clothing in Washington for
men and boys. Eiseman Bros, cor 9TH Il II.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04
Gooasl Holiday Goods!

SALT Water Steamed Oysters, Johnson's,
9th and i.
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MEDICAL.
IIANSY PILLS

- Arc perfectly SAFE and always EFFECT
uAL. Used to-day regularly by 10000
American Women, GUARANTEED SUPERIOR
TO All OTHERS, or Casu RrrUSnED. Don't
wuete money ON WuEULEss No rRrMs. TRY
THIS REMEDY FIRST, and you will need no
other. ABSOLUTELY INFALLtBLE. Par.
tCulare, sealed, I cents
WILCOX SPECIFIC co, philadolphia. Pa.
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04
Bull Run Panorama Stock. ck..."...........
"Ailerney Dniry Wnuous.p "

BEST made clothing in Washington for
men and boys. Eiseman Bros, cor. 7th SE.
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HATS AND FURS.
GENTLEMEN'S HATS,

Members of Congress and citizens will find
q complete assortment OF Coverings for the
Head m DRESS HATS, OPERA HArS, HARD
and SOFT HATS, SEAL SKIN CAPS.
Sole agents for the sale In this city of cole
matod Hats, KNOX, Fifth Avenue and
'Youmans,' N. Y.
lNsBRELsas.
our stock is quite largo in silk and Gloria
Umbrellas. with handsome mountings In sill
yer, gold, buckhorn, etc Specially adapted
70 the use Of ladies and gentlemen Prices
the lowest. Call early for Holiday Gifts.
B. H. STINBMRTZ & SON,
1897 I'm. Ave-. next TO i3th street
The Washington critic., 1886-12-04

BEST made clothing IN Washington for
men and boys. Eiseman Bros, cor. 9TH & L.
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ELY BROTHERS, Druggists, Owsgo, Y. Y
DRUNKENNESS

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Entt IiNl al effects of youthful errors,
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at office DIR. 4. q. OLIN CO., No. 1s7
Washington street, Chicago, Ill. $I.OO per
Package. Six for $500.