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physicians.
DIR. T. E. Hastings,
of Baltimore, says T:
layers Pills are the
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aperient within the
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LITTEE FOXES.

1t was such little thing
One slight twist of crimson string;
But was stealing all the same;
And the child who took it knew
That she told what was not true,
Just to screen h erself from blame.
First a theft, then lie
Both recorded up on high.
1t just was little slip.
Just taste upon the lip;
But it left a longing there;
Then the meas ure larger grew,
And the habit strengthened TOO,
Till it would no curbing bear
So the demon drink decoys,
Soul and body both destroys.
1t was bat one little word,
Softly spoken, scarcely heard.
Uttered by a single breath.
But it dared to take in vain
Gods 10 ost high and holy name.
So provoking wrath and death;
Soon the lips once fresh and fair
Opened but to curse and swear.
1t was but one little blow,
PASSIONS sudden overflow.
Scarcely needed in its fall;
But, once loosed. the fiery soul
Would no longer brook control;
Laws it spurned, def1ed them all,
Till the hands love clasped in vain,
Wore the murderer's crimson stain.
All, it is the foxes small,
Slyly climbing DER the wall.
That destroy the tender vines;
And it is the spark of fire,
Bright'ning. curling growing higher,
That across tho forest shines
Just so, step by step, does sin.
Unchecked, a triumph win.
AN OLD LOvE-LETTER.
Forgotten long and thrust away
In an old trunk, found, to day,
A yellow letter.
The ink was faded dim with time.
Simple the words. yet poets rhyme
Meier spoke love better,
How quaint the old world phrases sound!
And yet l fancy some one found
Them sweet and tender;
And biushing as she read them DER
For maidens sometimes blushed OF yore-
Thought of the sender.
Oh, maiden fair, and lover trrn,
Long since the grass grew over you.
But this fond greeting
Ras lasted through the .apse of years,
With all their varying hopes aud fears
And passions fieeting.
Again gently lay it by,
And ponder with passing sigh.
Though time may sever
True hearts. sweet memories end love.
All other memories above
Will live forever.
-Drake's Magazine.
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DR.. John W. Brown, of Oceana, W.
Va, writes: "I have prescribed Ayers
Pills in my practice, and find them ex-
cellent. 1 urge their general use in
families"
"For a number of years was afflicted
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my health. 1 tried various remedies,
but nothing afforded me any relief until
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Wanderlich, Scranton, Pa.
"I have used Ayers Pills for the past
thirty years, and am satisfied I should
not be alive to-day if it had not been
for them. They cured me of dyspepsia
when all other remedies failed, and their
occasional use has kept me in healthy
condition ever since.''-T. P. Brown,
Chester, Pa.
Having been subject, for years, to
constipation, without being able to find
much relief, l at last tried Ayers Pills,
and deem it both a duty and pleasure
to testify that 1 have derived great ben
eft from their use. For over two years
past I have taken one of these Pills
every night before retiring. would not
willingly be without them" &c. w.
Bowman, 26 East Main ST., Carlisle, Pa.
"Ayer's Pills have been used in my
family upwards of twenty years, and
have completely verified all that is
claimed for them. In attacks of piles.
from which 1 suffered many years, they
afforded me greater relief than any med
icine ever tried. Thomas F. Adams,
Holly Springs, Texas.
Ayers Pills,
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WONDERFUL SCENES IN THEGREA1
DOMINIONS.
SATAN HAS no MORE FIGHT To
THIS COUNTRY THAN HAVE
TO YOUR POCK KET-Be,DK.

DIR. TALMAeE's SERMON SUNDAY, SEPT. %
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No more let human blood be split,
Vain sacrifice for human guilt;
But to each conscience be applied
The blood that flows from Jesus side.
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SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
y s. F. Tyler, Receiver.
Time Table in effect Aug. 18th 1889.
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Daily
except
Sunday
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FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN.

A sToNG PLEA FOR THE PRAIR11
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No. Leaves Clifton Forge daily, SI5a. m
arrives Richmond 90 IN. ::
No. II Portsmouth Accom- ~ cd alton daily
except Sunday.) Leaves Cincinnati 90 D. M,
arrives Maysville $40 p. m, South Portsmouth
80 p. m.
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Because he curses the Quskers, which is
probably the only church that is almost un-
animously Republican, and always has
been-a body of men whose shoes Malone
is unworthy to unloose. Why he curses
them we do not know, but we presume it is
because he can neither buy nor buildoze
them-but that he does curse them we are
reliably informed.
He Joined the Republican party TOR rev.
enue only and will remain with it only SO
long as it pays him.
de collects money from our friends in the
North to fight the Democrats with, aud
then uses it to pack conventions in his own
interest.
He sent his pet automaton all the way
from Petersburg to Loudoun county to
thwart the wish and will of our people.
He refused to admit one Of Virginia's
congressman and her only Republican Uni
ted States Senator into the Petersburg con-
ventioD.
His intolerable despotism, forced the dis
ruption of the Petersburg convention.
He tried to steal the Virginia delegation,
through his abomiL able unit rule scheme,
and to turn it over to John Sherman, whom
the Virginia Republicans did not want
nominated.
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NORTHWARD.

standard Time,
10Th Meridian,
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New England society. and the order of For
esters. The veteran iremens division will be
a specially interesting feature. The veterans
will appear with the men manning the ropes of
the old-fashioned crane-necked engines Old
Harry Howard will head this division. Fire.
men from other cities will add interest to this
division. Among others will be Friendship fire
company, of Alexandria, Va, the fire COMPANY
OF which Washington was a member, The
company will bring its old apparatus 1t has
one OF the first leather fire buckets ever made
IN America Thirteen similar buckets are to be
made representing the original United States.
and they will swing from the old pumping en-
CINE in the procession.
THE HISTORIC TABLEAUs.
The floats with historic tableaus and the
trades display will also be notable features
The tableaus will be arranged with view to
represent the various great historical events in
the history of the nation. Many of the floats
will be over 20 feet high. of elaborate and
artistic design. and very costly Among the
subjects to be illustrated in this way are the
discovery of the Hudson river by Hendrix Hud-
son. The First Continental Congress" I774:
Signing of the Declaration of Independence. :"
1I15; General Washington and His Generals.
Mounted" Washington Crossing the Della
ware, 1716-a reproduction of the celebrated
painting of that momentous event: washing
ton at Valley Forge" 1777-a picturesque win
ter scene: The Inauguration of Washington as
First President of the United States" 1879;
General Steuben and his staff. the press of the
past and present day. the Brooklyn bridge,
Richard Wagner. with personifcations of Lo-
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THE FIRST ELECTORAL COLLEGE.

At the tirst Presidential election there were
no nominating conventions. no exciting cam
paisn, In fact no tickets were put in the field
The electors were absolutely unfettered by in
structions. and were entirely free to vote fer
any of the men who had been prominent in
public affairs. or even for some one who had
never been brought before the people. There
was one name. however. which stood prominent
above all Others for the highest honor in the
gift of the republic, but his candidacy was not
published. While there was no difference of
opinion among these electors as to the wisdom
and necessity of placing the helm of govern
ment in the HANDS of Washington there was q
wide diversity of sentiment in regard to the
choice of VicePresident John Adams had
the support of New England. but the southern
states were opposed TO him. and he was by no
means popular in New York or New JERSEY. 1t
is highly probable that if New York had an
pointed the right electors to which she was en-
titled Gov. Geo. Clinton. the staunch patriot and
zealous critic of centralized government
would have been called in 1889 to fill the Office
of the President, to which he was elected in
1905. His inability to carry his own state and
the failure of New York to take part in the
election destroyed the hopes of his friends
though he received three votes, cast by the Vir-
GINA delegation in the college, and another
distinguished New Yorker. John jay. received
nine votes. In accordance with the new Con-
stitution. each elector was directed 10 write two
names on his ballot. and the candidate receiy-
ing the highest number of votes was to be
President. and the next on the list was to be
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NicePresident. When the electoral college
met on the first Monday i'll February. 1883, the
sixty-nine members were found to have cast a
unanimous vote for Washington. and John
Adams. though he was actually q minority can
didate, and received but thirty-four votes was
declared the choice for Vice-Presdent. This
vote was counted and approved by Congress at
Its first joint session on the 9th of April, 1889.
ONLY TEN STATES VOTED.
1t will be observed that the electoral votes of
ten states only were cast for the first President
and Vice-President, for. as already stated,
North Carolina and Rhode Island would not
ratify the Constitution. and New York, owing
chiefly to Gov. Clinton's anti-Federalism. had
neglected to appoint Federal electors. None
of New IOrk's representatives were in the
House at the counting of the electoral votes.
nor were her Senators in their seats at the
time of the Inauguration. With vivid remem-
brance of her Importance during the last cam
paign it may be safely asserted that New
York was not a pivotal state in the presidential
election of 1889.
Immediately after the declaration by Con-
gress of the election of George Washington as
President and John Adams as Vice-President.
messengers were dispatched to notify them
of their election and to accompany them to
New York for inauguration. Chas. Thomson
waited upon Washington and Sylvanus Bourne
was sent to Mr.. Adams.
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son. Smith and other eminent artists, who
are on the art committee. There are
thirty-fve different styles. They are all
of the same general design. but are distin-
guished by the color of the ribbon attached to
each. The design is very tasteful and simple,
and the badges are handsome and will be valu-
able souvenirs. The medal and the crossbars
on nearly all the badges are made of bronze,
but President Harrison, Vice-President Nor
ton and Gov. Hill will wear gold badges,
mounted on rich gold-colored satin ribbons.
Each Of these badges will cost about $50.
LAVISH DECORATION OF THE CITY.
Every effort will be made to have the city
generally decorated more profusely than on
any previous occasion. Urgent appeals to this
end have been made again and again by
the committees in charge. The prospects
now are that these appeals have had
the desired effect. Already reports from
New York say the work Of decoration has been
begun by private citizens on scale OF great
lavishness. From house-tops all over town
float the national emblem, while the facades
are almost hidden in bunting The triumphal
arches are rapidly approaching completion. BY
Saturday night it is believed everything will be
in readiness, and that the city will present an
appearance never before equalled by any city
in the Union.
The cost of the celebration will probably
aggregate $500, 900. The military parade will
cost Sl00, 600. The industrial parade will cost
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hengrin, &c. In all there will be sixty-five

hengrin, &c. In all there will be sixty-five
tableaus
The civic parade will start from Fifth avenue
and 5lth street and follow this course: Down
Fifth avenue TO 18th street; through 18th street
to Union square: around that square to Fourth
avenue. to l4th street; through 14th street to
Fifth avenue; down Fifth avenue to Waverly
place; through Waverly place to Broadway;
down Broadway to Canal street.
THE TRIUMPHAL ARCHES.
In its course it will pass beneath three splen-
did triumphal arches erected at 9Th avenue and
23d street, 9Th avenue and 26th street and on
9Th avenue at Washington square.
The arch ut ODD street will be a single span
100 feet wide and II feet high in the center, 46
feet in the clear from pavement to middle of
the under side OF the arch. The pillars will be
u feet wide and 8 feet in depth. It will
represent gateway of brownstone s feet
III thickness, surrounded by two enormous
golden eagles "a feet high, one on each
side. The walls are pierced to resemble
battlements, and there will be tower at
either side, each with four turrets ~ feet
higher than the tops of the towers from
which the arch springs. There will be medal
hons of Washington and other revolutionary
heroes, life size statues of continental soldier
and sailor in inches. portraits and busts of
Washlnstons generals and paintings represent
ing scenes IL the revolution. The American
flag Will surmount the battlemented pediment
and the red, white and blue will drape the
sides of the arch.
The arch at 26th street will be of similar
character, both in general style and effect, but
with triple span-one over the roadway and
two over the sidewalks
The arch at Washington square will be a sim
gle span of forty feet, sixty-two feet high and
forty-three feet in the clear. 1t will represent
| stone and will be decorated with eagles bunt-
ing. wreaths. and flowers
Grand stands have been erected at various
points along the route which the military and
civic parades will follow Various prices will
be charged for seats on these stands.
The various badges to be worn by the dis
tlnguished guests and the committees have
been made by Tiffany & Co. from designs fur
nished by Messrs. Millet, Huntington, Hopkin-
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the place where he was to be inaugurated The
descendants Of those who cheered Washington
will welcome his centennial successor, though
the trip in a railroad train can hardly be made
as imposing and picturesque as was the travel
by coach which was. done by Washington one
hundred years ago.
Washington received the official announce
ment that he had been elected President of the
infant republic at the hands Of Charles Thom-
son, who had been perpetual secretary to the
Continental Congress and who had been ap-
pointed by the Federal Congress to proceed to
Mt. Vernon for that purpose. Mr.. Thomson was
q native OF Ireland, but had early come to this
country, had been school teacher in Philadel-
phla and q friend Of Benjamin Franklin. He
had ardently espoused the cause of the colo
nists and had been so efficient in his perform
ance OF his duties as secretary Of the CONT
mental Congress, to which he was elected when
1t first organized in I774, that no other person
was thought of for that position during the
entire existence Of that body. Shortly before
he was selected as the messenger to the presi-
dent-elect, Mr.. Thomson had married q young
woman Of fortune who was the aunt of Pres-
dent William Henry Harrison, and the great
great-aunt Of President Benjamin Harrison.
MR.. THOMSON REACHED MOUNT VERNON
on the 18th Of April, and at once presented to
the President-elect the certificate of election
which the President Of the Senate had given
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CROSSING THE TRENTON BRIDGE.

here interrupted her son, saying: you viii see
me no more; my great age warns me that |
shall not be long for this world. / trust in God
am somewhat prepared for better. But 60.
George. fulfil the high destinies which Heaven
appears to assign you. Go, my son, and may
that Heavens and your mothers blessings be
with you always"
THE DEPARTURE FROM MOUNT VERNON.
An entry in Washington's diary, dated the
18th of April. says: About 10 o'clock bade
adieu to Mount Vernon, to private life, and to
domestic felicity; and, with a mind oppressed
with more anxious and painful sensations than
| have words to express, set out for New York,
with the best disposition to render service to
my country i'll obedience TO its call. but with
less hope of answering its expectations"
He was accompanied by Mr.. Thomson and
Col. Humphreys, who had been on the general
staff, and scarcely had they lief. Mount Vernon
when they were met by neighbors and friends
who escorted them to Alexandria. where a
dinner was given at Mr.. Wise's tavern. at which
the mayor of the city in bidding Washington
God speed on his journey said: Go and make
a grateful people happy-a people who will DE
doubly grateful when they contemplate this
recent sacrifice for their interests"
AT GEORGETOWN AND BALTIMORE.
From Alexandria to Georgetown Washington
was accompanied by neighborS and friends, and
even children joined in the escort. The citi-
zens of Georgetown were prepared to do their
share in honor of the first President, and the
gentlemen of the city met him on the banks of
the Potomac, and accompanied him until they
met the gentlemen from Baltimore. Then n
short halt was made, and complimentary and
congratulatory addresses were delivered. after
which the Baltimoreans assumed charge of the
distinguished party. and the cavalcade pro-
ceeded in the direction of the monumental city.
While they were still some distance from the
city, they were met by throngs of people who
had come out on foot to welcome their future
ruler. The road was lined for miles with men,
women and children. all anxious to do honor to
the man to whose untiring energy and devoted
patriotism they so largely owed their liberty.
Cheer after cheer went up as the generals car
riage rolled along between the lines of rejoic-
ing citizens As the procession, now greatly
increased by the multitude of people on foot.
approached the city, all the, bells were set
ringing and salvos of artillery were fired.
All along the streets through which the pro-
cession passed were crowds of enthusiastic
citizens, and cheer upon cheer rent the air as
the general, calm and dignifed. rode slowly
with barred head through the iovous multitude
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,arriage and insisted that they should return

carriage and insisted that they should return
home.
THE BoUrE To PHILADELPHIA.
He reached the borders % Delaware on sun
day, but he WAS received by company from
Wilmington. and the next morning was pre-
sented with an address from the burgesses and
common council of the borough. Delaware saw
its guest % the PENNSYLVANIA line ana there he
found Governor Mitiiin. who had formerly been
his companion in arms. Judge Peter. and a ciril
and military escort waiting 20 receive him.
Washington had hoped - he spared all military
parade. but found Il was not to be evadod. M
Chester, where he stopped TO breakfast there
were preparations FOR a public entrance into
Philadelphia. Cavalry had assembled from
the surrounding country; a superb white horse
was led out for Washington TO mount. and
grand procession set forward with General -.
1lalr OF revolutionary notoricty. at its head.
IL gathered numbers a. Il advanced. aud passed
under triumphal arches cutwined with laurel.
the most imposing * which were AZ Grav's
Terry. where. as Nashiust"n'passcd under one
OF the arches wreath OF laurot was lowered
on his brow by Angelica Peale the Young
daughter OF the artist of the revolution. Chas.
Wilson Heale
Not less than twenty thousand people were
gathered IN PHILADELPHIA 70 witness the tro-
cesslon. and At every point Washington was
greeted with cries of Long live George WASH
lngton!" Long live The father of his people
There was a gorgeous banquet at the CITY
tavern ana IN TIE evening a magnificent dis
play of fireworks. The Joy of the people was
marvellous.
Washington's reply to the congratulations OF
the mayor at great civil banquet spoke the
generous feeling OF his modest mature. amid
these testimonials OF a worlds applause.
when l contemplate the ut,rposition OF
Providence. as IL was VlsIhly manifested in
guiding Us through the Revolution ln preparing
, Us Tor the reception of the general govern
mcnt. and IN combating the good will 81 thc
people of America toward one another after
/ rs adoption. 1 feel myself oppressed and
almost overwhelmed with a sense Of divine
munlfccncc. / feel TINT nothing is due to INV
personal agency in all these complicated and
wonderful events. except what can be at
trlbuted TO an honest Zeal for the good of ny
country"
IMPRESSIVE SCENE At TRENTON.
Perhaps the most imposing and impressive
scene on the whole route was at Trenton.
where twelve years before Washington had
crossed the Delaware through clouds of snow
and drifts of floating ice on his daring attempt
10 strike a blow at triumphant enemy. on
the bridge crossing the Assumpsic river which
flows through Trenton. the ladies of the city
had caused a trinmphal arch to be erected
entwned with laurel and cycrgreens ana bear.
ing this inscription:
The Defender Of the Mothers
VIII bc
The Protector OF the Daughters"
At this bridge the matrons of the city were
assembled to pay him reverence. aud a. lac
passed under the arch numhrr 81 vuung girls
dressed in Whit and crowned with garlands,
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MT. VERNON TO NEW YORK.
The Journey of President Washington
TO the First Inauguration.

When President Harrison goes to New York
to participate in the centennial anniversary of
the Inauguration of George Washington, 10 ?
first President of the United States, he will be
conveyed in Pullman palace car, drawn by a
snorting ironhorse. that canmake the distance be-
tween the present capital of the nation and the
first capital city in about five hours. There
can be no ovations along the route save at the
cities which are stopping places of the train,
but many of these are the same whose citizens
greeted the first President on his Journey to
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THE FIRST ELECTION.
How Washington and John Adams were
Chosen President and Vice-President.

After the recognition of the independence Of
the thirteen colonies in 17S3 the cessation of hos
tilities and the resignation Of his commission as
commander-in-chief by Washington, the young
republic started existence as a confederation of
states each separate and distinct in itself and
responsible to no central government and they
were bound together only by the tie of mutual
interest. The leaders of the new government,
however. both in and out of Congress, knew
that there should be federate organization,
and the project was actively discussed, both in
the state legislative assemblies and in the Con-
tinental Congress. This debate lasted for four
years, and though Washington during
that period was living quietly at Mt
Vernon. he was in constant communica-
ton with the moving spirits of the gov
eminent, and upon all actions of Congress his
advice was asked and followed He first gave