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The Trenton correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Press says that Congressman
Loudenslager will mike a fight for a
third term. Harry is a gallant fellow,
but before he attempts to buck against
IL is granite tradition he had better con-
suit some of his predecessors, all of
whom have had like ambition, and
some of whom have been wrecked on this
rock.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

President Lincoln thought it was not
wise to "swap horses while crossing the
stream" and Spain may finally reach the
same conclusion by bitter experience in
trading Campos for Weyler. If any
general can successfully cope With the
insurgents in the belleaguered island
-Campos ought to be the man, and while
the reports from the seat Of war sre
somew hat conflicting and uncertain, yet
the Insurgents are certainly fighting to
win, as they deserve to, and that speedily
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Brother John is Coming.

hUoIUN, jan. 10, ISJU,
EMILY r. KIRBY,
Woodstown, N. J.
DEAR Co. WORKER: Your favor of 18th
inst. received. therefore book John G
Wooley for you on Thursday evening
Oct. %, 1896. Later on, kindly
give me place where meeting will be held
honr of same and by whom entertained
when with you. Please verify thii
engagement by return mail.
Yours cordially,
F. w. CLARK.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

The reductions are marked
and real. Possibly nowhere
else can such an array of an
tiques be found marked in
plain figures devoid of all
mystery, Choosing is easy,
buying safe, and returns are
invited in cases where one
would prefer to have the money
back.
Antique Persian Carpet, 69x132, at
$50 from $100
Gulistan Carpet, 910x12 it., SEQ from
500
Candahar Carpet, 10,1x13.9, at $40
from $145
Hindoostan Carpet, 9.2x166, at 1925
from $3.50.
Kirman Carpet, 11.10x14,5, at S12O
from S170
Cabistan Rug, 5.5x126, at s25 from $40
rs Yhiordes Rugs at 50 to $40 Have
been $3 so to 500.
go Carabagh Rugs, 81 to S35. Have
81 Daghastan Rugs, SO to $50. Have
been $50 to $40
225 Daghastan Rugs that have been
s. and $40 are reduced to S.
Anatolian Mats, 81 from $3.50. S3. so
from S. and ST.
almost F0ur Hunared Rolls
Of Carpets are still left in this
half-yearly sale, and in the
face of promised price adj
vances at wholesale with the
coming of February, we main
tain these reductions
Wiltons, S1.50 yard from S2 a5.
Administers, S1.25 a yard from Il 10
Extra Velvets, 81 yard from ,l.3j
Brussels, 81 a yard from 81 25 and 81 35
Tapestry Brussels, 40c, soc and 6Nv
from soc, 60c, 20 and SOC
Made-up Carpets at half prices
Oil Cloths and Linoleums, in de4igns
we will not recorder, at half prices.
400 Mating Rugs, 30x54 inches. at 41e.
The selling is going on in
the Carpet, Store-second and
third floors, Market Street.
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During 1896 the
Public IedUer'S

ormer high place in Journalism viii lie net only
maintained but advanced by improvements in eyrry
department, in the extension Of its news service Ii
crary attractions. and special features 7 o enable
the publisher to make the proposed imIroye ncnis
and meet the steadily and rapidly grown crcti.
lation of the LEDGER, Messrs. Hoe & Co have
constructed for it and erecting four new
Sextuple Presses Of the latest and most approved
design. These presses will increase the facilities for
rapid printing rs per cent, enhance the typogrph
cal appearance of the paper, and give moc distinct
impressions.
The I.RI GER is first of all newspaper giving all
the OF the day, classified and complete form
In the PrBLIc LEDGER every statement is verified
its news is therefore thoroughly reliable.
Outside its news department (Which ircud g
special correspondence from all the Important Utics
and towns in Pennsy syvania, New Jer ey and n,la-
ware), the LEDGER is an illustrated family new.Ia-
per OF exceptional interest and value giving special
atten ion to domestic affairs, religious news and
comment social events, games, sports, The fashions
OF the day, literary art, farm and garden, scientific
and labor notes, building society news etc
To its special New York and Washington cores
pondence, long since rendered famous it nov adds
letters from the chief Capitols OF Europe.
Its financial news and market reports are com
plete and reliable
The Saturday issue is a great compendium Of
every phase of social life containing reading
to suit every taste, compiled specially for the Satur
day Edition of the LEDGER. Its treatise Of the
International Sunday-school lesson is alone worth
the price of subscription
Its classified advertisements are as interesting
news and as widely read. The public has for years
made the Public LRDGER its chief vehicle f the
announcements of births marriages and deaths.
Write for rates of classified advertisements Sub
scription prices as follows
The DAILY LEDGER Sunday excepted by mail
to any address in the United States canada,
so Gents per month: sc. 90 per year
Saturdays LEDGER (weekly a great home jour-
nal, which should be in every country home 81 90
per year.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

Representative Morse, of Massachu-
setts, has introduced bill in the House
of Representatives, prohibiting the manu-
facture or sale of Intoxicating liquor in
the District of Columbia, and Congress-
man MeiklejohD, of Nebraska, has pre-
sented one forbidding the drink traffic
among the Indians.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

Ex.President Harrison has announced
his engagement to Mrs. Dimmiok, the
niece of bis former wife, the wedding to
tax, place after Lent. This looks as II
he was getting ready to be within calling
distance if wanted at the White House.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

Reflection generally induces wisdom.
Eu rene V. Debs, having had time i'll
serious ri Election since the Chicago riots
has come to the conclusion that these
labor problems cannot be solved by
force. And he ought to know afsel
ayin tried it.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

The easy facility with which the oyster
gels into the Legislature every session
suggests the possibility that some of the
Legislators must be epicures. 1t ought
To be possible to make some general laws
that would settle the oysters and mud
hens for at least decade,
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

When Senator. elect Foraker, of Ohio,
shall re.enforce Senator Chandler, Of
Verm mt, the American eagle may be
expected to frequently get an airing in
the United States Senate. And perhaps
our Americanism needs stiffening slightly
alopy the back bone.
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DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases the skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad eases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite REM
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
Try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are just what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic blood purifier and vermifuge. :
Get bag of Lotus -four and yoy vii
have sweet bread that does not dty on,
soon.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

Gov. Mckinley now has nothing to 90
but nurse his Presidential boom. But
that beats six.months old baby IN the
amount of uneasiness it can producs.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

Twenty million dollars worth of chew
ing gum is masticated in America every
year. One company sells five million
dollars worth a year. AS much as the
United States furnishes annually for
missions.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

If President Cleveland wishes to stlr
the popular heart with the Monroe doc
trine. let him construe it so as to Keep
John Bull's hands off our gold dollars.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

If England wants to buy Cuba, all
right. Uncle Sam don't want to invest
in any outside real estate speculations at
present.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

"fhe eloquence of Daniel Webster
was the maj astic roar of strong and
steady blast pealing through the forest
but that of Henry Clay was the tone of a
godlike instrument, som etimes visited by
an angel touch, and s~ ept anon by all the
fury of the raging elements"
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

Somebody charges the mild winter to
the lack of Arctic exploration. Nobody
ia up there to open the gates and turn on
a cold wave.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

Did you hear Miss Yates Her argu
ments are terse, aren't they and when
blended with her individuality and
sympathy produce degree of eloquence
that no unprejudiced mind can resist.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

Such January selling of ar
hShc floor c0s'e1-1ngs is worth
another word in the papers.
Prudent beautyloving folks
are coming from miles around
to choose from the varied of
ferings of
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tain these reductions
THE NEW DIMITIES

First view of the dainty
Dimities of 1896. White
grounds, black grounds, tintec
grounds with dots, dashes,
stripes and tiny punches and
sprays of flowers. The same
old favorite ever new, but pret-
tier now than when grandma
wore dimity fifty years ago
25c a yard.
North of center and
Third aisle from Chestnut street
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

When Baby was sick, we gave her CaStor1a,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung TO Castorla-
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

The coning:.spring elt ction places
responsibility on our people OF making
wise selection of borough officials.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24
LINEN BATISTE

We fetch it from Ireland,
where they know best how to
make it and appreciate the
Importance of keeping cotton
out. Pure linen; natural shade.
25c, 35c, 4oc.
North of center
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

1t would seem, in the case of 80
universal and evil, what is desirable for
the inhabitants of the District of Colum-
bia and the redskins of Nebraska might
be we'll applied to the rest of humanity.
Wonder if it would not be good plan to
get some good Representative" or
Congressman" to present such bill on
behalf of the nations needs for protec-
tion ?
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Eloquence.

hioquence is made up at once of
individuality and of sympathy: to live
muoh In ourselves, to live much in others
such is the double condition of power
iul speaking - Vanet.
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SignaI Notes.

Col. George W. Balm is preparing a
lecture, entitled "The New Woman and
the Old Man."
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

Ihe extersion of suffrage will not
forpld the supremacy of intelligence
Gen Grant,
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

The politicians who are not engaged at
Trenton are preparing for the spring elec
tion.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

"Elcquence is a gift. 1t cannot be
learned, and should be used for God aud
the right. 1t places msn"- land if man,
-woman) under an awful RESPONSE.
bility. John B G0uqh.
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DEPARTMENT OF TIE ". C. 7. U.
OF WOoDSTowN, NJ d.
GLEANINGs.

ENGLAND SEES US
BROTHER" CONFESSIONAL NORRIS
GENERALIZATION OF EDUCATION IN
AMERICA, FROM THE ARENA-To TuT
SERVICE OF HUMANITY-A eI.1>fpsE or
POWER" " SAMUEL CARR ~ Vt
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R0= Make all remittances payable to
GEORGE w. CHILDS DREXEL,
Editor and Pa6tiSher.
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WANAMAKER,S.

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, January 20, 1886
Art Under F00tI
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

1t was human life that interested Jesus
and that seemed to him, even at its
worst, to be the one altogether sacred
matter of concern. Every phase and
expression of life caught and held his
attention to the intensest fascination. He
reverenced human life, and spoke with
adherence of the religion that would
conceive of man as made for itself. The
call of Jesus was to citizenship in the
kingdom of God, which was then the
commonly understood Hebrew term for
social Justice, and which term Jesus used
to represent the new and glorious order
of life he expected to organize upon
earth-gloiious, because just, and jlst
because social. He thought to show the
end and reality of religion in an organiza-
tion of human life in which all men
should live for the common good. Leaving
n, cult of worship-in fact--avoiding
snch as the most deadly moral fatality
His blpssiDg was upon those who divinely
gave themselves ,tn the service Of
humanity - George d. Heron.
Just another word before leaving FOR a
week. It is in reference to the classic
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Perhaps Brother John will have a word
to say in regard to it when be comes.
Truths from the -"Arena.

For the education of men, which is the
highest hnman work, one heroic, loving
and illnmined soul is worth more than all
the money endowments. Hon poor are
they soho haUe only money to gs0e. Bishop
Spalding.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

OUutU2Hg.
The new education must comprise the
spirituality of life as its direct aim and
ultimate effect We must revise our
ideas as to what constitutes success. The
term must not be held up as synonymous
with either great fortune or a great
fame. 1t must be taught that success lies
in the quality of the personal life; that to
be just, considerate, courteous and help
full to others, is snccefs; that to have
those intellectual aid spiritual resources
which feed the mind and sustain the soul
in whatever vicissitudes of fortune may
occur, is success; that to be able to so
command all the forces of ones nature
a s to be serene, confident and j>yful in
all the undertakings and in all the varied
pupil who comes from our public schools
with the foundation of convictions like
these has indeed received true educa-
ton. The child is made up of physical,
intellectual and spiritual potentialities.
Education is that process which should
develop these in the sense of true and
symmetrical values of sane living.
Emerson has well said that our tokens
Of love are, for the most part, barbarous.
Our ideals of success are not less so.
Our national future depends on a COM
plete revision and regeneration of our
ideals of success. ''Be great enough to
fall" exclaims heavenly voice now
ringing in the air-that of the prophet
and seer, Professor George D. Heron.
The spectacular idea of place and power
is pernioious element in the life of to-
day.
The only true success lies in social
service. The Christ ideal is the only safe
social ideal. Only as education iDculcates
in the pupil the ideal that man is to be a
co worker with God, is that education
worthy, and it's results to be desired -
Lillian Whiting.
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JOINT COMMITTEES.

Commerce and Navig ation-G -Gledhill,
Minch, Skinner, Hogan, Parslow.
Federal Relations-Scovel, Smith,
Austin, Benedict, Hewitt.
Industrial School for Girls-LIoyd,
Duncan, Ludlam. Reed, Smart.
Passed Bills-Jones, Snyder, Christie,
Codington. Bauer.
Public Grounds and Buildings-Bene.
dict, Wildes. Courssn, R,lla, Mu Hin.
Printing-SImpson, Minch, Duncan,
Slower, Bullock.
Reform School for Girls-Tice, Voor-
bees, Schober, Skinner, Powers.
School for Dsaf Mutes-Thorn, Skin
ner. Stanger. Rolla, Lawshe.
Sinking Fund-Harvey, Austin, Rob-
ertson, Harrison, Bullock.
Soldiers Home-Snyder, Lower, Hop
kins, Harrison, Cagney.
State Hospitals-Minch, Wildes, Mac
pherson, Hogan, Alpaugh.
State Library-Borton, Smith, King,
Francis, Allen.
State Prison-Powers, Hutchinson,
Benedict, Minch, Wslling.
Treas irer's Accounts-Slover, Duncan
Gledhill. Simpson, Hoos.
Committee on Clergy - Hutchinson,
Hicks, PArlog.
Both Houses adjourned early for the
week. and in order to get adjusted to the
new conditions.
The Monitor-register., 1896-01-24

Just another word before leaving for
week. 1t is in reference to the classic
1ecture delivered by Samuel Carr, Of
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-09
Origin and Plans of Picnies.

The season for picnics is near at hand,
and to most people are delightful occasions.
To hear some fine morning, CHEEKY voice
on the piazza sing ont. 'If you want to 20
for days outing down the river. be at the
boat landing at half-past nine. Do not for
get the big cofeepot." In great eagerness
we pick up the necessary articles for the oc-
casion, don hat and wrap, and start. A
fair wind quickly takes us to the fishing
important desideratum), then select de-
sirable spot to land to build fire and cook
the fish mot forgetting the big coffeepot filled
with its aromatic contents. To sit on the
ground in true primitive fashion and enjoy
the reward of our labors is so delightful
1.-THE fish tastes smoky. did you say ? Not
bit of it. Did you ever eat anything at
home that began to taste SO good ?" The
open air, the merry company, the extra
exertiOn, all conduce to good appetite, and
we would willingly live more days in this
delightful fashion than we now do.
AS we sat one evening recently around the
open fire. arranging the details for our first
pICuIC, OuC!0 JOuu Sd1Os nave just IoAU
little story about the origin of picnics
which 1 will relate to you. as it is little in
terestipg: 1t is not long since the first of
these parties took place. somewhere about
1900. In those days when such an enter
tainment was proposed, it was the custom
for those who intended to be present to
draw no list of the articles needed in Or
der to have goo time, then the list was
passed around and each person picked out
the name of the article he would furnish,
which was then nicked off the list. From
these two words picked and nicked these
out of-door parties were first known as a
pick and nick, then as picnic
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Family Peace.

Thinking over the matter of breaking up
the home for few weeks change of air in
some other location the question of family
peace suggests itself. How are those who
have no opportunity of change and rest to
secure this peace which comes to us by
change of surroundings ? Especially is this
true of the faithful homestayers who are
mothers borne weary by many laborious
cares and anx eties To them we offer the
following.
There is no time of the year when each
member of the family should so carefully
guard their tempers and their tongues as
when the thermometer is frivolirg with the
nlneties and the hundreds. The higher the
temperature, in many cases, the higher the
temper goes. We get hot; we get cross.
Then it is very short cut to that most de-
testable OF things-peevishness and hardly
before we are aware of it we are at outs with
all mankind in general, and the family in
particular.
1t is in the little, every day incidents of
life that true test of character lies, and in
nothing more than our conduct in the in
nermost circles of our home.
We can make up our minds early in the
day that our will is likely to be crossed, so
we may prepare for that for everybody in
tbs house has an evil nature as we'll as our
selves, and we can not expect too much of
others.
If we feel irritable from pain or sickness
or wrong, try dropping word of sympathy
and kindness TO some one else that is suf-
fering. Watching for little opportunities to
please others makes US forget many of our
own little annoyances, and firm resolve
to take cheerful view of everything takes
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Helpful Flashes From Other Pens.


There Is no excellence without great
labor.
When we strive to do the best we can we
are sure to find that our best is beyond any
thing we had dared to hope for.
We are never made so ridiculous by the
qualities we have as those we affect to have.
The highest ideal has strongest attraction
and influence: so many are content with
secondary ideals of mind and matter.
Never lose chance of saying kind
word. AS Collingwood never saw vacant
place in his estate but he took an acorn out
of his pocket and popped it in, so deal with
your compliments through life. An acorn
costs nothing, but it may sprout into a
prodigious bit of timber.-W. M. Thackeray.
Little things are often the hardest things.
1t is comparatively easy to do momentary
deed of daring that will startle every body;
it is not 80 easy to do little deeds of quiet
courage from day to day, unheeded by all
and unheeding all. Perhaps you are not
ca'led to do the great deed. But you are
called every day to do the little deeds, which
more surely wear out life and strength in
the long run. Be glad that you are called
to this, for this is the hardest task, and he
who is faithful here will not be unfaithful
in the easier great things.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-09-09
A Guest-.Book.

A guest book" is welcome and pretty
gift to most hostesses. The covers may be
made of cards with ragged or beveled edges.
or of what is prettier yet, cards of heavy.
ivory-tinted water color paper, with metal
corners of oxidizsd silver; these covers
should be about eight inches square. The
leaves are best made of heavy, unruIed
writing paper, purchased by the quire, and
cut to fit the covers. A half quire to the
book makes the thickness about right.
Paint some pretty design On the covers, land
the title, "Guest Book, " and either paint or
letter in India ink this or some similar in
scription on the fly.leaf:
TO MY GUESTS.
''If, during the little time we have spent
together, there has been any simple hap
pening' which may be a pleasant memory
in after years, ask that you inscribe it
here"
Two of the cards form the covers, and the
leaves should be tied in through holes made
by punch, with halfinch cream white
MORE ribbon, one end OF the bow left three
Fights of a yard long, and to it fastened
little pencil, such as is usually attached to
dance programs, and of color to correspond
with the tints in the decorations. Thus, a
wild-rose cover has pale pink pencil;
fOrget-me- not cover pale blue one. Every
thing depends on the ''eternal fitness of
things in these little giits.-Everywhere.
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Fo; Household Department:
A Fancy Work Case.

very handy case to hold piece of fancy
wfrk is made perfectly square with a
picket sewed diagonally in the center.
The corners of the pocket should not
quite reach the sides of the square.
After placing the work in the pocket. fold
tie corners of the case over it. The last
corner folded should have an embroidered
design.
When at work on the fancy article, the
case is spread on the lap.
A case of linen (natura color) lined with
white muslin has a design of pansles or
violets embroidered on one corner and also
on the white pocket.
Pink chambray lined with white and dec
Grated with a design OF ferns on the cor.
ner and pocket is also pretty but perhaps the
daintiest of all is a case of white duck or
satteen with lining of pale blue wash silk
and delft design EN- broidered with twisted
embroidery silk on corner and pecket.
ZOE RYMAN
This will answer as a serviceable gift for
friend, or as a token for al anniversary
gift of the cotton wedding.-Ed.7
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Dainty Hats.

especially youthful ana pretty this season
by bands and cords of velvet around the
crown, and large bows of null or chiffon,
with white, soft feathers. One tires of the
everlasting flower garden. and it is relief
to see these materials used upon young
girls' hats.
A large, round hat for little girl is of
white chip, with braided edge; sha vi
garniture of dark blue crepe de chine and
white quilts makes it youthful.
A pretty sailor suit for boy is made of
white yachting flannel, with hat of the
same material trimmed with bands of blue.