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National Republican., 1888-02-28
baltimore 4 OHIO RAILROAD.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. %, lss

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. ~, iss7.
LEAVE WASHINGTON FROM sTAT1oN. COR.
NER OF NEW JERSEY AVE. AND q ST.
For ChIcAeo ,n q Northwest, Exp. Daily lost
For ClNcINsATr & ST, Louis, Exp. Daily $50
and $40 p. N.
For PlITsBuRe & cLEvE,, EXP. Daily lO;S5 A.
For Lexington and local stations ts:i0 A. NJ.
For Philadelphia, Newark, and Wilmington,
1850 a, NJ, 2S5 7. NJ. 5;55 P. NJ, daily. Express.
and Philadelphia, IS A. N. and 1915 p. NJ.
For sinSerly and Intermediate points. t4:S0
For Baltimore, S, $50, GAO, 73o. $50. o,so A.
NJ, 1910, 2:S5, 1915 (s5.minute train), $50, $50,
SA0, $3.50, 5:SS, 6a5 7:So, s;S5, and Il so p. N.
SUNDAYS, 6;s9, 1$o $50, $50 A. NJ, l:so, ass,
For ANNAPOLIS, $40 and and $50 A. M, i2io
and 1880 7. NJ. On Sunday, $50 A. NJ, 4:40P,
M: Leave Annapolis, GAO, $50 A. NJ, l2.0s,
, For Way Stations between Washington and
Baltimore 500 GAO, $50 A. NJ, 1910, $50, I4o,
saS' and and Js llSO |; N. On Sundays $50 A. NJ,
For Stations on Metropolitan Branch, t6S5A
NJ, $40 A. NJ, t44O p. NJ, for principal sts-
tions only; Sl;lO P. NJ, aud 1850 p. N. Jon
SUNDAY sops at all stations.
For Gai.hersburg and intermediate points
1850 a: NJ. tl2;So p NJ, s5!s5 and III a, p. N.
nS For ,h.6y B9yds and intermediate stations, t5Oo
Church train leaves Washington on Sunday
| Metropolitan Branch.
For FREDERICK, ts4o A. NJ, 1880 p, NJ,
1850 p NJ. Sundays l:l0 p. NJ
For HAGERsTOWN. ts:AO A. NJ, 1880 p. NJ.
Trains arrive from Chicago, daily, $40 A, NJ,
and $40 7. NJ: from Cincinnati and st. Louis,
daily. go a. NJ. and 2:25 T. NJ; from Pit1burg,
daily, 7:20 A. NJ. and 5:45 p. NJ.
From Philadelphia, Chester, and Whining
and II so p. NJ.
From singerly and intermediate points north
of Baltimore, 1000 A, NJ, daily.
Trains leave Baltimore for Washington at
b:l0, 625, $50. 7:al, 900. 905, ana 1000, A. NJ,
1913. 1S0 800 ilO 500. 500, $50, $50, $50,
and ll:0O =. M. On Sundays, $50, 7:l0, aoS,
and 1000 A. N. 1880, l:S5. 4lO, 500, $50 $50,
$50, and ll:OO p. NJ.
tExcept Sunday. 'Daily. ssuudays only.
Baggage called for aud checked at hotels
and residences on orders left AT Ticket Oeicek
". M. CLEMENTS, G, X, LORD
Manager. Gen Aropt
National Republican., 1888-02-28
CONGRESS AND THE DISTRICT.

The attendants at 81. Eli2abeth's govern.
ment hospital for the insane yesterday,
through Senator German, peiitioned for IN
creased remuneration.
The District commissioners have been re
quested by tile House subcommittee on apprO.
prlations to reduce their estimates for street
improvements so that they will come inside of
100000.
Senator German presented a petition In the
Senate yesterday In which the petitioners
pray for compensation for the losses sustained
by Them in 1874 when the Northern Liberty
Market was destroyed.
Senator Faulkner brought back from Florida
a myenile ALLIGATOR. and Il has temporarv
quarters in the Senate District committee
room. II IL a matter of controversy now az "a
who IL resembles most-Mr. Boswell or Mr.
HGg.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
Richard Wagner Society Concert.

The third concert of this season by the Rich
ard Wagner Society at the Church of Our
Father, corner of L and Thirteenth streets
northwest, last evening was attended by a
most intelligent audience, and they were
well repaid for SO doing, as the noted opera
singer Herr Max Alyary, participated In the
his rendition of arias from 'Iphigepie auf
Taurus and "DerIFreischutz, 'and a narration
from "Lohengrin.'' He was encored repeat
edly. The instrumental part of the pro-
gramme was selections from Jadassohn, Schu.
bert, and Beethoven, and they were finely ex-
ecuted BY Messrs. Gloetzner, Rakeman, Szeme-
lenyi Lent, and Kaspar. The Wagner So
grand concert at the same place tomorrow
Wednesday, evening
National Republican., 1888-02-28
The HomeIiest Man on Earth,

ondn ne ha eoa,or Oh papet IN DUBUQUE, Iowa,
ago Changed into probably the homeliest man
on earth. This terrible change was due TO II
sudden attack Of paralysis of the muscles of
one size Of the face, following prolonged neu {.
ralgia. After electricity and the doctors had
failed he tried DR.. Buckiand's Essence of Scotch
Oats, and In thirty days was perfectly cured
and lost the unenviable notoriety of being the
homeliest man on earth.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
Anchor Lodge of Good Templars.

Anchor Lodge had pleasant meeting at
Elks' Hall last evening. Monumental Lodge
was represented by Brothers McCouch aud
Potter and Sisters Delavergne ard O'Bren.
After the usual business was over an inter.
change Of greetings between members was
held, and good feeling seemed to prevail
throughout. Under the head of the good OF
the order the lodge was favored WITH solos
from Chief Temp!ar Brother Patterson, a read.
ing by Sister sptrgeon. and remarks by Broth.
ers 7. q. Cheeks, NJ =. Caldwell, aud Il. &.
Sturgeon. of Anchor Lodge, and Brosher
Lodge, concluding with stirling appeal by
Chief Templar Patterson to the members to
kcepup the lodge to good standard in the
District.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
Wanting a Lien Enforced.

Messrs. Cole & Cole, as solicitors for john
Burns and Wm. s. Burns. yesterday Instituted
suit in equity against Rufus X. Helpheustein,
Boutelle W. Frazier, and VIM. II. Mandlcy,
The plaintiffs aver that they furnished the ma.
terial and did the stonewOrk on two dwelling
houses erected for Messrs. Helph nsten and
Frazier by Mandley: that the price agreed upon
was 81. $50 and that they have received t2,2l7,
They therefore pray that their claim may be
made a lien upon. the property and that the
prOperly be then s1ld To satisfy their claim.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
The Face of Abraham Lincoln.

In the main hail of the national museum,
Just north of the fountain, stands case which
contains plaster case aud bronze copyo the
face of Abraha n Lincoln. They are the first
copies from the life mask made In 1850 by
museum by Thomas B. CLARK, A. 81. Gaudens,
Richard Watson Glider, and Orrin Davis, in
behalf of some thirty-three subscribers.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
Death of Jeremiah sullivan.

Mr.. jeremiah Sullivan, who has been a resi-
dent of Washington since 1880, died last sun-
day morning at his residence, on Eighth street
extended, aged 20 years. Mr.. Sullivan was
tiOn currier lie leaves two sons and five
daughters and a number OF grandchildren aud
great grandchildren. He Will be buried from
the residence OF his son. liOJ Eighth street
northwest,
National Republican., 1888-02-28
Irving to Unset n VIII,

The attention OF circuit court No, was oc.
cupied yesterday in the effort to set aside the
win of the late David Mcln.ire, the contest
being made by the brothers aud sisters Of dc
ceased. The bulk of the estate was left to a
nephew Edwin 4, Mclntire. There are mum
erous inter incalions and erasures In the will,
and the contestants claim they were made
subsequent TO the signing of the will. There
appears for the contestants and Mr. Heuklc
for the executor. The trial was unfinished
National Republican., 1888-02-28
MARYLAND Democratic Association

The Maryland Democratic Association held
grand rally at their headquarters, on Tenth
street northwest, last evening and 1t was well
attended. A large delegation OF prominent
Marylan Democrats were present. k. D. Ed
the meeting to order. Addresses were made
by Representatives Caruth of Kentucky, Man
sur of Missouri, and Mckinney of New Hamp.
Shhrn
National Republican., 1888-02-28
The spripctime of the world,

The Travel Club was entertained last even
ing by Mrs. Lucy A. Lcggett with discourse
ON the intellectual development of the world,
particularly the religious nature and aspira-
lions OF man. The paper included some inter-
estlng references and illustrations in myth
ology and apt and beautiful quotations por-
points OF argument into clear relief The pa
per was followed by discussion OF points
made and referred to in the lecture. involving
and peculiarities of character that remain
very much as they were in the sprinetime Of
the world, Judge J. j. Hayden Will read pa.
per next Monday night on 1.-The antiquities of
Central America"
MRS. H. e. MARSH, 2l35 + street, says: Have
used Bogert's Cough Syrup ten years, and 1t
never fails to cure;' 25 cents.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
Hon. Simon WOLFE LECTURE on Erypt.

The lecture by Hon. simon Wolf at All Sou,s'
Church. corner Fourteenth and l. streets
northwest, last evening was most enter
tanning one and fAir.siZed aud ience were In
benefit of the Homeopathic Free Dispansary,
and was entitled Egypt" IL was nicely II.
Illustrated by stereop'icon pictures Mr. Wolf
spoke in an easy. pleasant way, and gave q
most thorough description of that Biblical
country, and described many incidents that
occurred while he was Stationed at Cairo as
the United States consul general. A VOC Of
thanks was rendered HIN wh.n he mad Tin
iShed,
National Republican., 1888-02-28
Bills Indorsed and Opnosed.

The commissioners in letter to Chairman
Hemphill, favor the House bill-6675-to grant
a charter to the Anacostia and Potomac River
railroad. They recommended adverse action
TO the bill for the relief OF non-residents who
have paid license taxes to the District OF Coz
lumbia. They favor the bill for the compila-
ton OF the law now in force and suggest that
the matter be referred to tho supreme court Of
the District.
National Republican., 1888-02-28

THE Delightful Liquid aGative, Syrup of
Figs, Is u most agreeable and valuable family
remedy, as 1t is easily taken by old and young,
9nd is prompt ana effective II curing a96itIsi
a weak and inactive condition OF the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. 1t acts gently, strengthens
the organs on which it acts, aud awak ems them
to healthy activity. For sale bv all leading
lrnnpiAla
National Republican., 1888-02-28

] HAVE not used al of one bottle yet. ] suf
lercd from catarrh for twelve years, experience
ing the auseatlng dropping IN tho throat pc.
culiar to that disease, and nose bleed almost
lnlly. nicd varlons remedies without bene
Salm advertised In the Boston BUdGd | pro.
cured bottle, and since the first days use
have h no more b,ceiing-the soreness is
entirely gone. ID. q Davidson. with the BOs-
National Republican., 1888-02-28
CHEsAPEAKE AND OHIO ROUTE.
(Newport News and Mississippi Valley Com.

(Eeuport News and Mississippi Valley Com.
pany.)
Schedule III effect Nov IL, 1857.
Trains leave Onion Depot, 9Th and B sts,
10:b7 A. M.-For Newport News, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. Daily e1cept
SUNDAY. Arrive In Norfolk at 7:40 p NJ
u.2t A. M.-tor stations on the Chesapeake
and Ohio, in Virginia, West Virginia,
and Kentucky. Daily except Sunday.
Sleeping cars, Clifton Forge TO Hunt.
ington.
$50 p. M.-Fast western express daily. Solid
train, with Pullman buffet sleeping
cars 10 Louisville. Pullman service 70
Cincinnati, st. Louis, Memphis, and
New Orleans.
Once SIS Penn. ave
II. W. FULLBk,
General Passenger Assent;
National Republican., 1888-02-28
T>HK GREAT PENNSYLVANIA RoCTB To
Il THENORTH, WEST. AND SOUTHWEST.
DOUBLETRACK. .SPLENDIDSC SCENERY;
bTEEL RAILS. MAGNIFICENT KQUIP.
IN KFFECT DEC. 10, 1887.

IN KFFECT DEC. 10, 1887.
corner @ Sth and streets, as follows:
Express Of Palace Sleeping Cars al $50 a. m,
daily; Fast Line, $50 q. n. daily TO Cincinnati
and and g. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris.
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sleer-
Ing Car Altoona to- Chicago. Western Ex-
RTsss a. SS p % daily yn Sleeping Cars
connecting daily st Harrisburg with thfand; thronsh;
West With through sieeper Ps to Ptsbuts and ann me
BAiTIMoRE IiIIis 5S EnlVSfS' HNb POTOMAC RArLRoAm
\, For Erie, Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo,
wit6 Palace Cars Washington s to Rochester. sss"s'
st $50 q. m. daily, except Sunday.
For New York and the East, 7:20, 300, IL 90,
Sno n;i0 n. M, 200, 4l0 1000, and ll:2op m.
n:2O p m. Limited Express OF Pullman ParloT
and Dining Cars, 9A0 q. m. daily, except SUM-
ahy, and $40 p. m. daily, ,oo
FOR Boston without change. Eoo N every
For Brooklyn. N. ", all through trains con,
mex, aaording direct transfer TO Fulton street,
avoiding double ierriage across New York city,
For Philadelphia, 7:90. 900, 100, and ii46
Sunday 800, lla0 am. 400, 4:lO, 500, 1000 and
l:2Op. m Limited EXPRESS Paror and Din
ing cars, 9a0 a. m weet days, aud S;i5 p. m.
For Baltimore, e;S5, 1:2O, 900, $40, ESQ uoc.
lao m, 1905, 200 SA5 4;lO, 42O, 4:4O, 6 co.
sl0, 1000, and II 30 p. IN. On Sunday, ZOO, SOS,
$50 llaSn, m,20O' S:45. 4;lO 500, SlO, 1000.
FOR Popes Creek Line, 7;2o q. m. and $40 D,
n. daily except sunday.
For Annapolis, 7:2O and 900 3. M, 1905, t;2o,
spS eVOp' "a daily, except Sunday. sundays
Z EXANDRiA AND FREDERICKSBURG
RAILWAY, AND ALEXANDRIA AND
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandra, 500, 6:S5, $40, o47, 1857 a. IN,
1904 noon 2:O5, i:l5, 500, 6Ol, $50 SOS, 1905
and ll:S7 p, m. On sunday at SEQ, 9:i7, 1851 .,
H.. 2SO $50, 500, and 1905 p, m,
Accommodations Tor Quantico 500 D. N.
For Richmond and the South, 600, lO;57a. IN. .
daily, and 6;0l p, m. daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington,
6:0b, 7:06, 500 9;l0, l0lb ll:07 a, M; l2O, 800
S:2a' $40, 7;O5 1882, l0:42, and llUi p. m. on
sunday ~ $40, and ll:O7 q, nj 400, $40. 7;o6.
982 and l0I9 p, m.
Tickets and Information At the once, north.
east corner Of 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, and ut the station, where orders eau
be left for the checking OF baggage TO desiina,
ton from hotels and residences. woon
General Passenger Agent.
UHAs. X. PUGH. General Manager.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
Robbed In a Cell.

suminta Jackson, colored, was held for the
grand jury yesterday by Judge Smell for steal
ing II gold watch and chain from Mrs. Anna
Mccarthy on the 10Th of January last. The
women were locked up together III cell at
the first precinct station, where the robbery
occurred, The property was.reeovered.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
Funeral OF James NcGraun

The death of Mr.. James McGrann, for forty
years resident of Washington, occurred SUD-
day morning at his late residence, 1904 Penn-
sylvania avenue northwest. Mr.. McGrann
was in his 65th year. He settled in this city
prior to the war, and was appointed messen-
ger in the State Department, where he re-
maned for a long period. At the time of his
death he was the proprietor of restaurant at
l70i Pennsylvania avenue. His funeral will
take place at 045 q. m. to-day from his resi-
dence, and at 10 O'Clock high requiem mass
National Republican., 1888-02-28
Baltimore Produce Markst-Feb. ~

COTTON dull: middling, lO3sc.
FLOUR steady, with light demand: Howard
street and western super. S2.3TGg275; do.
extra, s300@s3.75: do. family, si.009t.50
city mills super, y2.3792 60: do. extra, 83.00@
3.7b do. Rio brands, S475@5.00; Patapso0
sur rlative patent, $3.50; do. family. s5.l5.
v HEAT-Southern nominal in absence OF
receipts; red, 90@9Sc; amber. 92@e5c: western
easy ana dull No. ,, winter red, spot, S. 70
CORN-@southern scarce and firm; white,
5i@55c; yellow, 5i@54>Sc; western steady and
dull; mixed, spot, and February. 5SAc asked;
March, 5SA@53asc; April, 5ih@5jci May, 500
~OATS steady; southern and Pennsylvania.
SG@40c: western white, 40@4lc; western
mixed. 37@39o
RYE firm, 65@7o0.
HAY firm; prime to choice western $1,000
@l5.00.
PROVISIONS steady and fairly ac,ive--Mess
pork Sl5 10. Bulk meats--Shoulders and clear
rib sides, packed. 7i4@S5tG. Bacon-ShOulders,
7%@Sl5G; clear rib sides, 9l4c; hams, l29
l224c. hard-refned, $40.
BUTTER firm; western packed, 1920;
creamery. 26@3lc.
EGGS higher fresh, 2l622r; limci, lOal2c.
PETROLEUM steady-rctncd, 75Ic.
COFFEE nomnally ilrmcr-Rio caTgoes,
ordinary TO fair, l5l9@l6c.
SUGAR firm and quet-A soft, Z; copper
refined firm and active, l5@lGc,
WHISKY steady, Sl.2l@l.23.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 27,-Nirginia 6S, cousoi-
dated, 40; pastdne coupons 81: do. new IS.
81; do. iO-iOS, 81 s. North Carolina Us, old, IN
bid to-day.
National Republican., 1888-02-28

ANGosTURA BIrTERs do not only distinguish
themselves by their flavor and aromatic odor
also sure preventive for all diseases original.
ing from the digestive organs. Beware of
counterfeits. Ask your grocer or druggist for
the genuine article, manufactured by DR.. j.,
q. b. Siegert & Sons.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
CAPITAL PRIZE, 100000.

ss-For Club rates or any further informa-
tion apply to the undersigned. Your hand
writing must be distinct and signnt<5e plain.
More rapid return mail delivery will be assured
BY your inclosng an Envelope bearing your
full address.
or New York Exchange in ordinary letter.
Currency by Express lat our expensel al.
dressed to NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La.
National Republican., 1888-02-28

~ Remember that the presence Of Gems,
Beauregard and Early, who are In charge OF
the drawings, is a guarantee of absolute fair.
ness and integrity, that the chances are all
equal, and that no one can possibly divine
what number will draw prize.
Remember, also, that the pay ment OF prizes is
GUARANTEED by FOUR NATIONAL BANKS
of New orleans, and the Tickets are signed by
the President Of an Institution whose char.
tered rights are recognized in the highest
courts; therefore, beware OF all limitations and
anonymous schemes" del3-thtu
National Republican., 1888-02-28

sCoTcH OATS ESSENCE, rs cents per bottle.
Simms's Pharmacy, corner Fourteenth street
and New York avenue.
National Republican., 1888-02-28

1--WE do hereby certify that we supeivis,
II, arrangements for all tht Monthly and
Quarterly Drawings OF the Louisiana state Lot.
terry Company, and In person manage and con.
troll the Drawings themtelves, ano that the
same are conducted with honesty, fairness.
and in good faith toward all parties and we
authorize the Company TO use this certificate,
its Advertisements"
National Republican., 1888-02-28
LozrEBIRs.
UMPIRE CEDENTED ATTRACTION
Over a Million Distributed.

LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY
:. Incorporated By the Legislaiuieln IN lSCs icr
Educational and Charitable purposes, and It's
franchise made a part OF the present State
Constitution in lsI9Dy an overwhelming pop
ular vote.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings take
place every month, and It's Granu Quarterly
Drawings lake place in March, june, Septem.
Der, and December.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
The Only Remedy
Contagious Blood Poison.

'lr. u. n. Adams, Union, South Carolina.
writes ~ was AFFLICTED withG terrible case
ut blood poison for about thirteen months. !
Various kinds Of remedies, hut received no
substantial relief. finally tried the Swift
spsGiac, cn 9nI RG?"t -four bottles cured me
Col. d. ii. Kicser, editor nnd proprietor OF
the opel!ka Alo'; dGs rnNsr hen hq'e wSs Ss
a young man, through! lndiscretion. con.
tracted a disease which has stuck to
sin since II Was msr trou6ieI % with iii pains, SO as to
make T. dillicnlt for me TO walk. Having
there was any efficacy In the medicine. ]
commenced using II according to directions
and used half dozen bottles. was once at a
way station and, getting left. ] walked the
seven miles and have never felt any, return
OF the old mNlady. After experiencing the
the result. ! am sixty eight years OF age and
feel now like young man and can go 70
TO eight Thousand ems without any incon,
venience. l send you this without solicita'
Mr. +. wochl, Gil North Avenue, Chicago.
under date ~ JlIne II, 1887. writes: 81 deem
II my duty to thank YOU Tor the cure re
tractsd a Very severe ease d blood poison.
ing about two years ago. Hearing OF your
incidence went TO a drug store. the pro.
rrcparati6n nf his own, which he sald was
il sure cure. used six bottles OF his stun
ana grew WORST N|l IIIt Iliilf. ~ iuSI i Hvt
Disguised and despHirGd Of cure. l met q
friend who told ME that your medicine had
cured him. went to the same druggist
again and ,lemp nded yonr medicine. He re
lictantly sold ne twelve bottles and am
now perfectly cured. ] write this for the
benefit of sufferers, To prevent their Deily
deceived by false repres Cntations. lthanh
YOU again for the 1eiieht derived from your
medicine"
DR. j. y. Cheney, a prominent physician,
residing In Ellayillc. Schley County, Georgia,
In n letter recOunting the ihfAllible success
he has In curing contagious blood poison
cases In Ills extensive practice, writes;
Those who know the alnost inevitable,
permanently dangerous effects OF mercury
Will welcome your discovery OF =, =, 5. MS u
boon to humanity. The medical profession,
always wary OF Proprietary mcn'Sinss; , ~
TO the use of S. S. s. In eases Of blood dis
order. or course n mcdirln" that cures
poisoning In It's worst form must pufify the
blood ofpNery ,iisOrdtr.' .
Treatise On Blood and SKIN Diseases mailed
free, THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga,
National Republican., 1888-02-28

Address registered letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
TIE HOIrSE.

Senate went into executive session aud,
at J.lQ, adjourned
National Republican., 1888-02-28

Baggage called for aud checked at hotels
and residences on orders left at Ticket Otilcek
6lg and 1851 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
". m, CLEMENTS, G.. X. LORD.
Manager. Gen Pass AGENT
National Republican., 1888-02-28
washington Stock Exchange

The following list Of the most active locks dealt
in on the Washington Stock Exchange 10 ,ui nished
| by Messrs. Bell Co., Bankers, No 1887 rsnnsy-
H.
National Republican., 1888-02-28
Grain and Provisions

Following Is the range OF prices in the Chicag
market, furnished by B. K. Plain 4 Co., 81. Clou
Building, corner, Ninth and II streets:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-21
s,zgz3gutIrIa (Dazette.
THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 81.
ABSENT M1NDED-Absent 1nindedness is

ABSENT MINDED.-Absent lnindedness Is
az amusing failing to every one except 10
the persou who is afflicted by it and his in
noceut victims. We smile at the story OF
Deacon Forguetta, who drives home after
church and leaves his just-marFied wife be-
hind. But Martha thinks 1t no laughing
matter, and the good deacon not only gets
a late dinner. but has to wait long time
before he "hear5 the LAST OF bis absent
mindedness, But in the following story TIE
penalty of forgetfulness fell wholly where 1t
should rest
gentleman drove to Pittsburgh for the
particular purpose of mailing very impoI-
tant letter. he didn't wish to run the risk
of having il lie for day in the post-othce IN
the suburban pest Office where he resides
He went TO Pittsburgh-about hfteen
miles-drove straight to the post-othce,
bought six three-cent stamps winch ne re.
membered he was in need of, and returned
to his home with the important letter rest
ing securely in his breast pocket.
A story used to be told many years ago Of
q merchant who was peculiarly subject to
Ats of Observation-Disclosures Once he was
writing letter, and thought, absent.mind-
edly. that ne had forgotten his correspond
ent's first name Turning to one of his
clerks, he said "What is John Jackson's
first name?'
The clerk, accustomed TO his employer
peculiarly, replied John, sir"
The merchant wrote the letter, put it in
an envelope and was again st a loss. To Tie
same clerk he said: Excuse me, Charles,
I've forgotten John Jackson's last name. y
Xonthsi COmDGniOR.