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The Wonderful Lamp.

A little ragged errand boy was busy
one day in the city of London with
piece of chalk in his hand, trying tc
write on a wooden gate thisveres from
the Bible: "Thy word is lamp to
my feet" He was so busy with his
work that he did not notice kind
looking old gentleman, who, after
walking slowly past him twice, return
ed, and stood behind watching him.
"My," said the little fellow, repeat
ing the letters aloud, as he wrote them
with the chalk ; f-double ct, feet"
"Well done, my little man, well
done," said the old gentleman
"Where did you learn that?"
"At the ragged school, sir" said the
boy, who was half frightened, think
ing perhaps the old gentleman would
hand him over to the police for writ
ing on the gate.
Don't be afraid, my boy. I'm not
going to hurt you. So you learned
that text in the ragged school? Dc
you know what it means?"
"No, sir" said the boy.
"What is lamp?"
"a lamp? Why, lamp! It's g
thing that gives light"
"And what is the word here spoken
Of"
"It's the Bible, sir"
"That's right. Now how can the
Bible be a lamp and give light?"
II dun no." said the boy, "cept
you set it Oh fire."
"There is a better way than that
my lad. Suppose you were going
down some lonely lane on a dark
night, with an unlighted lamp in
your hand, and box of matches in
your pocket. what would you do p"
"Why, light the lamp, sir" said
the boy, surprised that any one should
ask such simple question.
"What would you light it for?"
"To show me the road, sir"
VERY well. Now suppose you
were walking behind me one day, and
saw me drop a shilling, what would
you do?"
"Pick it :up and give it to you, sir"
"But wouldn't you want to keep il
yourself~
"Should want to; but I wouldn't dc
it,"
"Why not ?"
because that would be stealing,
and the Bible says we mustn't steal.'
land is the Bible called lamp be-
cause it shows us the right way tc
walk in ?" asked the boy.
"That's just it, my lad. And now
do you think it worth while to take
this good old lamp, and let it light
you right through life ?"
eyes, sir"
"Why"
"Because if Pm honest I shan't
stand no chance of going to prison.
"And what else ?n
The boy thought a moment, and
then said: "If I mind the Bible ]
shall 60 to heaven when I die"
eyes. that's the best reason for U.s.
ing this lamp. 1t will show you the
right way to heaven. Good-by, my
lad. Here's shilling for you. Mind
you use this lamp"
"Sir," said the little fellow, clasp.
ing the shilling, and taking off his
ragged cap, "I'll mind"
One thing for which David used the
Bible was-light.-Rich. NeaOton, d.
d.
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versation because I am afraid that
there are a good many such John
Smiths in the world. Men who have
homes ought to know how to husband
them. Husband is defined by Web
ster, "To use III the manner best suited
to the greatest effects" Every head
Of the family has grand opportunity.
What noble men and women have
gone forth from the well-cultivated
homes of Christendom to bless their
country and the world! All our
homes should be the nureries of plants
of righteousness. But to have a good
nursery one must devote time and
thought and toll to it. 1t won't grow
and flourish of itself, uncared for.
Neither will a home.-Herald and
PreS6ytcr.
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No Weeping..-NO Reaping.

There are few more inspiring chap
ters in the biographies of many of the
bravest and the best than those which
record their early struggles with pow
erty and stern adversities. Many a
great artist mixed his first colors with
tears. Heroic John Todd, Of Pitts
field, when he footed il to New Haven
to enter college, was compelled to
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-08
Day By Day.

Looking upward every day, p
Sunshine on our faces:
Pressing onward every day
Toward the heavenly places. =
Growing every day In awe,
For Thy name Ia holy; -
Learning every day to love
With love more lowly. -
Walking every day more close
To our Elder Brother;
Growing every day more true
Unto one another.
Leaving every day behind
Something which might hinder;
Running swifter every day, s
Growing purer, kinder. 49,. .
Lord, so pray we every day,
Hear us in Thy pity,
That we enter in at last
10 the holy city. ,-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-08

Begin to give rs soon as you begin to
get, and this will prevent growing
selfishness.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-08-08

Jesus does not say. "Lo, T vM be
with you," but "Lo, am with you"
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II is better for our hopes to die now
than for our souls to die hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-19

CIVIL SERVICE ExAM1SATIoNs.-Inere
is queer thing about civil service eSamiaa-
tions The Virginia women average about
fifteen per cent. higher than the women Of
any State in the Uuioa. They are far ia ad-
vance of she Massachusetts women. Con-
missioner Lyman says he cen partly account
for it by the fact that the Virginia woman
who apply for Government places beione TO
classes that iu other States are sufficiently
prosperous not to seek such employmeai,
but this herdIy meets the case, as three
fourths Of the women in the departmeD7s <
Jay are of good socia! standing Navy q;
them are widows and daughters Of otic. =.
Nor does comparison of the ViFgi@'s SFor.-
en- with those from other States saJ.9 asy
perceptible difference in their sVeyags aud
social status But SO marked is their higher
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-19
of Dearaud Eu,nb couple

There was slleos welding So aiED IL
the ladies' perlor $. tLo GE I'd Pacific.
Champion Buchan, whs j. employed Q. the
Postoftice, and Eleanor Paitn jsii and
beautiful youug wosaao. ztoou Defofe Df.
Gillette, the superintendent OF .ae DEAF sat
dumb asylum at Jacksonville There were
six bridemaid5, one of wboal vas lovely
that she riyeted attention, and the bride
groom was attended by six ycuDg men III
immaculate frock coats and carnations at
their buttonhoe. The par!or was filed with
relatives and guests. Nobody spoke a ;Ferd.
All we're deaf and dumb.
'"Wheresoever thou goeat vii o. e5id
DR.. Gillette, adding the words cf Rutb 10
the marriage service.
And the bride, with q pretty, fond gea-
ture, touched eyes mouth rnd LeaI,. and
signfed hot she would follow hsg nus.
band.
''Whereaoever thou abidesJI wiii abid=, .
continued the doctor
And the bridegroom taking inc h.ide'a
hand in his, promised 'gih q SIGN that Lo
would cleaYe 10 her
1.-The Lord do so to 5ne aa4 Elore," said
DR.. Gillette, "if aught bat Death part ne
and thee"
The vow was made with quick. loving
movements of hands and eyes; the bride
groom slipped the ring upoc be aride's da-
ger, and SO, without GstegiHs word. ghay
were man and wife.
And then the ougTatuiations began. Iae
silent guests made & rusG fer the bride.
They kissed her; they huggeG der; they
cried over her. Their hands kept fnttering
around the region OF their hearts as though
saying that on this occasion the heart alone
could speak. & pretty duHlJ bey OF four
was brought By his mother 20 toe bride
He cenched his chubby fists aHG stamped
mis- little feet and went through 3 pauro-
mime expressive of uubouldei love and
good will. The bride did not answer hin
with aigns. She stopped a9d kissed him
ard tear fell upon his curls.
ut is one OF tee rara roIDGrces waica nave
touched our life" said d.. Gillette These
young folks met at the Institution; they
wooed in signs, and Nj. Buchan Only left Us
to make home FOX the beautiful eiIl %ho is
now his wife"
A. which tire bride, following he move.
meut of his lips, kissed his hand, snd @ifh
graceful gesture waved farewell 10 the COM
pany, who were indulging in an abundance
of silent gossip, and threw = kind looG aI
the cid colored attendant, nto was crying
at the door.
cts the prettiest thing ever saw said
he.-ChieagO Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-19

The GERMAN SOLDIERS EQUIPMENT.-A
new outfit is being rapidlg introduced
throughout the whole German army. One,
indeed, OF the alterations, as it does not in
voIve any rew equipment. has been alreody
taken up by all the regimepts-thnt is, the
strapping of the ogercoat around the KNAPP.
sack, instead OF over the shoulders and
across the body. This has ths great advan-
tage OF allowing the man to breathe more
freely and TO open his coat ii he wishes. The
kuapsack itself has been changed end Is Of
longer shape than before. Itconsists of
two parts, the kDapeack proper and the
pocket. the former containing the soldiers
linen, and the famous "pease-saussge' and
bacon. The belt is, il tie new outfit, all"
important, and serves to make the whole
equipment fast From il, On the left, hangs
tha bsvouet, which has been so shortened
that it is now merely light dagger not
foot long: while in front two pouches are at
tsched each containing thirty cartridges
inon,commissioned officers have smaller
nouches, holding only fifteen each. Behind
il g third pouch, which contains forty car
tridces. made up in two pasteb0ard cases.
These are a reserve, and we're formerly Kept
in the knapsack. BY this change the sold
ier carries twenty cartridges more than
formerly. On the right hangs the bread wal
let, which ia larger than the old pattern. It
has no longer belt Of its own but hangs di-
rectly from the sword belt, thus relieving
the chest. The water flask is hooked On
the bread wallet. The pannikin used 10 be
fastened in the middle Of the knapsack, but
ia now laid fiat on the top with the forage
cap, which was formerly under the ilap OF
the kDapsack, belog it. The combined Ia-
suit is that the soldiers chest IS aGo2t quiet
free, and that the air can circulate between
the knapsaok and his back. He cln also,
by merely undoing his belt take ofl the
whole OF his aocoutrements. Iae tse5eh-
ing tool ia not carried on the sodiet's 'Rek,
but hangs at his left siih the bayonet.-St.
james Gazette.
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AUCTION SALES.
pUBLIc SALE.

|he following named property. belonging to
George Aud and the estate OF Wm Gregory,
will be sold at auction on the farm known az
Strathblsne three miles from Alexandria, on the
Little River turnpike, near CArIin'i Mil, on
TIL RSDAY, NOVEMBER 1st. 1SSS.
] Mich Cows = Kei'ers, 3 Mares 1 Horse, l
Mower, Kemp Manure Spreader, / Grain Fan, !
r ed Cutter for hand or horse power l Corn and
Cob Mill, several stands Of Bees Wagons. Plows.
harness, Milk Cans and many other articles
Terms Of Sale Sums under S25 cash all over
that amount credit for six months will be given;
the purchaser TO give notes, bearing interest with
approved cndorsers, payable At the First National
Bank, Alexandria, Va. Sale to commence at /
0 clock a. N. GEO. AULD.E
J. q. JOHNSTON. ExecutrX. oct1S COTS
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Syrun of Eies

Is Natures OWE true laxative II il the
most easily taken, aud the nosi effective
remedy knows TO Cleanse the -yst- when
Bilious OF Cos;ive o dispel Headaches,
Colds. aud Fevers; 70 Cure EsbiJual Con.
stipetion, Indiqe.,jan, Piies, tc. Manufac
tured only by tGe California Fig syrup Com
pany, San Fr5Hcisco, Csl f < Lesdhea er
8 Bro aennt. AleZs.,ir;n ".
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we Want You TO Read This /!

We are showing line of FURNITURE COM
nleto in every detail.
BED ROOM SUITS in Antiqre Oak, Cherry,
ash Walnut, exc.
PaRLog SUITS in silk Plush, Mohair Plush,
Wool Plush and Hair Cloth.
sIDEROARDS in Oak, Cherry. Walnut, sc.
FsucY Tables in all styles
full line OF CARPETS, RUGS, OIL CLOTHS,
&c sc.
FANCY VASES and UBNs OF modern and an
cient design.
BLANKETS. COMFORTS andBEDDING Of ell
descriptions on hand and made 70 order.
VI. RUBEN q SONS
Cash and Instalmers House.
octt5 2m Col King street.
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educational average that what would be
considered high mark the roster Of
most States s q very low one on The roster
of Nireinis. Al civil s-rvice sri:f.a. ION
held il RichnoBG weak or two GgO he
greater number OF women passed over IS,
auG large proportion ofthese were in the
90s thsn tho So. This proportion Is not
KEEP 20 At nj! amorg ;ho Virginia en-
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FUELI2RA3 DAILY and TEl. F3fKL2 x
EDGAR RDEN.


space unless the s-cesS pca oT u transient rstsJ
cnd under no circumstances l-ll :cy 81 G'i1fss 70
Gdcertiss other tar tde:r isgisia'cs 6-rs5s iS'
space contracted for.
AN transient GdrerfseHents T''sSi b; paid f. g.
rance.
Marriage ana a<eta nosiees a:r.t ID 4-id for "a
uGnce.
Resotio,.s in nle=,7r;cn Of tamEs t,istes q -epee'
resolutions Gdopte By societ!ss pcrs0Eg I'sss 2
public concern ,2:0 orly 5e s1ts9 81 'bi9 pepy. ds
adrsTtisen,ent:.
Persons lcaring sLs city c.r haze t5c 4=-- .a:.,!
to them, postpaid jor SfSy ce7.ts r,sf5. anG u
cddress changed ofter desired
Al communications sEo%d 5- cGGressce tc S-=>t,s.
Alexandria, Va.
The Gazette Office 80 connected eltL re Ic;eyboi:e -
change. Advertisements, ordsrs to5 ts paper nes.s
or cry information o. tltsi7ess ccE e se. :. ls
phone.
Entered at The POssosce ai z,essa6sie F.s.:ais
secOnd-class r:atter.
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ADVICE Tn MnTHER2

Ars WINSLCW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children t.ethiHg, the prescription Of Que Of the
best lcmal9 ursc7 and phy5ician5 in tEc Gnitei
sraUea sud h-s hayn a5od Fcf forty years with
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ibe- children. Duiiug tho process Of teething
IT. ..t.ae Is inailorabc Il relieves tho child
iron, ..aia cures dyseUtsry and liarrh,ea gripping
ia ,hc u9scts ana Riud-coiic By giving health
10 thc child fc.y the n"tIor. Price % cents
hottie
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-Snoos Nasr'
s,4 s9ceisl attention psis - forwarding.
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WHOLESALE +EylERS,
a COMMISSION EEG GClL.

s. JOHNSON 81 co,
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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-24
What Taxidermist Has Done With a
EerOciOus Beast.

Benton River Press: 1t requires pecul-
Jar conformation in man to fit him for the
dangerous calling OF subduing and training
ferocious wild animals. N,;ve OF undoubted
quality he must possess, for the least sign
OF fear proves his inevitable failure, if not
destruction. Goodness and Judgment are
necessary requisites, but all these qualities
can be found in many men who apparently
have nO power over more vicious natures
OF the brute creation, while some fragile per-
sou, with little to distinguish him from his
il llows more than possibly an unusually
amia ble disposition, can accomplish won
lers in subduing the natural ferocity OF the
most dangerous animals.
1t has generally been conceded that the
WOUrtain ION, or cougar OF the western
fj.o'lit;tiu~ Is AN untnmable brute, whose
th II irr bipuu .IIld never be overcome
.; tr nchcry "a sd. Il against. Earl b.
Whlttith IL tHX:G"rm st ut Livingston, i'll
tbs Territory, however, has dIspruYed the
rhvury, ard ids ia bis ftIS@,S9Inn 1ulI-
,r:,N,u nIuuii..:rlt tiUneSo mat sleeps upon
ne u ii i'm hiriI, puriI:S like d cat, and is
sls playful with her master as any member
ul the feline family could possibly be.
An old hunter killed the mother OF this
peculiar yet, and the head OF the animal,
we'll munnt'd, can be seen in Capt. kreld-
tvrs u!ice it this city. Tho cub Mr..
Nhittich obtained possession Of when quite
,nAI u.Id il now the wonder OF tourists
passing through Livingston. The beast
has IL hurribIt penchant for small chill
drtn, vet SO wonderful is the control Mr..
Whittich has obtained over the beast that
he can III. Ike it lie down and lay baby
across It's neck, but he never takes his eyes
off the animal while making the dangerous
test OF power, for from the working
Of its paws and tie vicious geam OF its
eyes it gives Evidence that ii the keepers
back we're turned the Infants destruction
would be speedy and certain. Mr. Whlttlch
has also a iavOritc dog which he has train
ed t. wres lc with the liones3 and perform
many tricks. Fer instance he will make
the mountain beast lay down upon her
SIDE, place 1t piece oE raw beef steak on her
head and etnd The dog to take it OF, which
lie animal will permit il the inaster's eye ID
upon her; bus in all probability if his vlgl-
lame was relaxed for an instant both beef'
steak and dog would disappear Ill short
Dr,irr. The animal attracts general atten-
ton r., IA the visitors, and furnishes d
striking proof Of mans power over the
animal creation.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-24
The Senate.

WAsHsNGTUN, March %. Senator DHT 9s,
from the Committee on Indian AffaIrF re-
ported adversely the bill authorizing the
Secretary of thu Interior to permit miners
and corpora tiOnS organized for mining pur-
pO1,S 10 prospect, develop, lease and own
the mineral portion OF any Indian reserva-
tiOn upon such terms and conditions as
may be agreed upon by the Secretary OF the
Interior and Indians on the reservation.
The bill WAS opposed by the Secretary OF
the Interior and the Commissioner Of In
dian Affairs. The former in q letter to the
committee says that the enactment of such
law would make it extremely ditficnlt for
the Government to preserve peace and quiet
among the Indians.
Hale presented a conference report on
the urgency deficiency bill. After the report
was read, Davis criticised the action OF the
conference COmHlittee in striking out OF the
bill an item to pay an attorney at Los
Angeles, Cal, compensation Tor his services
in defending successfully. the interests OF
the Mission Indians under appointment
from the Attorney General. lie did not
blame the Senate conferees for he knew
they had to submit to pressure on the part
Of the House c0nferees.
Salisbury then addressed the Senate OH
the subject Of the Presidents annual mess
age. The Democratic party had always
maintained and still held that the only
proper motive Of taxation WIS to provide
the necessary revenue for the wants OF
government and that every man was bound
to contribute his just share. Taxation for
any other purpose was unj Just andindefens-
ible. The Democratic party was in favor
of revision and reduction Of the tariff
and would carry it ont unless thWarted i'll
its purpose by combination.
At the close of SauIsbury's remarks, Rid
dlebarser offered a resolution that the rules
providing for executive sessions be suspenu-
ed during confederation Of the fisheries
treaty and asked unanimous consent for
its consideration.
Cockrell objected and the resolution lies
over.
Teller introduced a billt protect settlers
on lands supposed to be within the limits
OF railroad grants. Referred to Committed
on Public Lands.
The Senate then proceeded TO considera-
tion of bills on the calendar irregular
order. Altogether there were thirty-One
bills taken from the calendar and passed.
Sawyer reported a bill reducing postage
on Seeds cuttings, bulbs, roots, sCions, etc,
to one cent per four ounces. Passed.
After an executive session the Senate
adjourned.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-24
Arrested For Horse Stealing.

Sun RIVER, NJ. T., March 21.-[Special
TO The Miner by Rockey Mountain Telc-
graph. 1-CharIes Brown, alias Forrest, has
been in business here with John Devine for
the past eight months keeping a saloon.
Last night he was arrested by Under sheriff
Sweeny charged with the theft OF a horse
committed in Buffalo, Wyoming, some fiji
teen months ago. In some way he got wind
OF the fact that the officer had warrant
for bis arrest and tried to conceal himself
in the hay mOw. In doing SO he fell through
a hay hole and was severely injured, though
not enough to prevent him persisting in his
attempt to hide. Tie officer came and
naturally began q, search in the very spot
where Brown lay concealed. He took Il
hay fork and prodded the NOW with it
when the tines came in contact with Brown
who thereupon emitted some very lusty
yells and was ANONYMOUSLY yanked FORTH
There is Il reward OF $3.50 for his capture
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-24
The House.

The following bills were passed: Amend
ing the statutes SO as to provide that the
record Of a State court may be certified by
II presiding magistrate or any other Judge
OF court; extending the protection Of
United States laws over United States Off
rials toexecute process in the Indian Terri
tory. Amending section 3SS, Revised
Statutes, so as to read as follows: Section
9SS. That where by the laws Of a State de-
fendants in the courts thereof are entitled
to a stay of execution, defendants
in courts OF the United States held therein
shall be entitled to a like stay upon the
same conditions, including giving and en-
forcement of bond or other security for
the performance OF the judgment thus
stayed. Amending section 2117, Revised
Statutes, so as to provide that the penalty
recovered from persons unlawfully driving
horses and cattle over lands belonging to
Indians shall be paid to such Indians less
costs and 10 per cent.
Bulnes of Missouri submitted a confer
ence report on the urgent deficiency bill
and it was agreed to as passed. The bill
appropriates S6,S76, 500.
McRae of Arkansas reported the resolu
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-24
Died In the Service.

Fort AssINxIBoINE, March 21.-[Special
TO The Miner by the Rocky Mountain Tele-
gr ,ph Compahy.l l-Private John O'NeilI,
Tomnanv X, Twentieth Infantry, dropped
dead at 4:30t this afternoon OF heart disease
He was IL soldier well known with many
friends throughout the army, having first
enlisted in 1868, at IS years OF age, and
served continuously to the present lie.
In i've more years he would have been re-
tired under the thirtyyears-service act. A
brother, first sergeant IN the Ihlrteenth
Infantry, now serving at Fort Wlnsate'
New Mexico, and a sister living in Boston,
Mass. will fall heir to the several Thousand
dollars. the result Of O'Neill's savings.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-24
Painting for the Ballot.

New YORK, March 22.-The annual con-
vention OF the New York State Women s
Suffrage Association was commenced here
to-day. Lille Devereaux Blake pI esided.
Resolutions were adopted emphasizing the
needs of women's influence in politics and
asking the legislature to pass a municipal
suffrage bill.
The afternoon session was largely at
tended. Mrs. Lille Deyereaux Blake pre-
sided. Mrs. Seadel Barnes Gustaffson Of
London, n the course Of her remarks, init
mated that she could understand how
women might Re denied the ballot in the
old countries where feudalism had held
sway for centuries, but could not see why
women were just as unfortunate in young
and vigorous country like America. Nine.
Bogolot, of Paris, told her audience of the
good work accomplished by the st. Lazare
Society of Paris, aud Baroness Guipen-
burg, Of Finland, reviewed the progress of
wOman's efforts for independence in her
country. The exercises of the afternoon
concluded with a stinging reply by Lille
DevereauX Blake to Rev. DR.. Dix's recent
arrai gnment OF society women.