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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-10-24

The question as to whether the rob-
in is an insect eater naturally, or sub
ssts on fruits principally, when they
can be obtaiued, has frequently been
discussed. The report of an actual ex-
pertinent in rearing young robin, as
given in the July number of the Amer
lean Naturalist, would seem to prove
that the robin is an insect eater from
choice, ouly subsisting on the small
fruits when its natural food fails in
quantity. The writer Of the report
mentioned took young robin from the
nest, and having put it into a convent
ent cage, tried to feed it on boiled egg,
mashed potato, and other ordinary food
of cage birds. Hhe bird steadiastly re-
fusing to eat, the food was forced down
its throat. He then tried beefsteak,
which the young bird would soon take
freely, and become bright and active.
Angle worms were also tried, and
proved satisfactory, if given in sulli-
cient quantity. "He would eat" says
the writer, "until his crop could con-
tain no more; then he would retire to
his perch, draw down his neck as if
suffering, close his eyes, drops his
wings a little, and sit perfectly still for
about fifteen or twenty minutes. AT
the end of that time he had digested
the worms sufficiently to be ready for
another meal"
This food, when given exclusively,
did not seem to agree well with the
bird, apparently having laxative eff
feet. Raw beefsteak and angleworms
fed alternately, were more agreeable to
the bird, but when given choice, the
beefsteak was invariably chosen.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-10-24
A Superb Collection of Arms.

The thirteenth room at the EXhibi-
ton in Paris is filled with a selection
of Mr.. Riggs armOr; there are about
800 pieces out of collection of 1000
These it is the intention of Mr.. Riggs
to give TO the Smithsonian Institute at
Washington. On pedestal in the mid
die of the room is suit of armor for
man and horse, belonging to the Grand
| Duke Marcus AntOniOus COlonna,
Grand Constable of Naples. 1t was
presented to him by Philip IL. This
suit came from the Soltykoff collection,
and was originally gilt. Among very
fine collection of helmets is one cover
ed with elaborate engraved ornament,
with indications of gliding, and bears a
monogram, Alvarezde Toledo. An
other of the same style has the arms of
Ferdinand, Grand Duke of Tyrol, af-
forwards Emperor of Germany. A fine
sixteenth century helmet of historic in
terest is one belonging to a Tremouille ;
4
guard and a row of saiades from the
! twelfth to the fifteenth century; two
brigantines, in fine preservation, one
green, belonging to Amadeus W., date
1860, another red, made Tor BartOlomeo
Colleone, are important. Among the
| twO-hahded swords we notice very
grand one, with the Austrian arms, and
another OF the tOurteenthcentury which
belonged to Malatesta, Lord of Rimini.
Near this is Scotch shield, sixteenth
century, which belonged to Sir Walter
Scott, and given by him to Prince Sol
tykotf. Among the historical swords
are some that belonged to Henri Ill and
lV of France; state sword of noble
design, with Leo X POnt Max III en-
graved on it; Toledo sword, with nj
clio hilt, is severe in form, and several
other blades of the same place, with
open work, are of great beauty; with
the swords may be mentioned trophy
of Langues de Beuf, of Anlaces. There
is here one of those singular swords
with wheel-lock pistol on the blade,
and two grand shields, bucklers of the
body-guard of Henry VIII, with gOn-
mes in the centre. Connected with
Henry VIII is the jupe from his suit
now in the tower; belonging to his ri
val, Francois /, is a powder horn.
Among the shields there are three of
great artistic importance, one from the
design of Giulio Romano, another paint
in grisaille of the sixteenth century; {;
the third. of the same period, is en-
bossed leather. A number of these
pieces were brought from the Meyrick
and Soltykoff collections. There are
also complete tilting and battle armor
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-10-24
TIE WEB OF YEARS.

From out the loom of Time the years
Unroll fabric all must wear,
The woof OF Joy and warp Of tears,
Are spun by moving hopes and fears,
And pressed by weighty rolling Care.
What meaneth unto each is giveni
A span NAV guAge the greatest parts
And yet the least from earth TO heaven
DO reach, as in the quiet even
Prayers sent up from children's hearts.
The web too quickly for us all
Is wove, while pass the shuttles feet
And when the threads have ceased TO fall,
Death throws it DER us as one pail,
Or round us as our winding sheet.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-10-24
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Marriages and obituary notices, over one
square, charged for at half regular rateA
All local notices 10 cents line for each in
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No notices inserted for less than fifty
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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-10-24

The vices of the rich and great are
mistaken for errors, and those OF the
poor and lOwly for crimes.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-10-24
Joe Jeferson's Nap.
While Joe Jefferson was playing Rip

uoubtles7 TNe' pSSaI N A N
''l's was carrying then AZ y Il
oi Thing entirely too far. n NJ v v \
'nat all the time jefferson waS'
Sleerng the sleep of the just, OF n
vi Ihe fisherman who has sat 4 "
nours In the sun without getting a NJ
gle oite' Finally the gallery got n
uproarlous, and one of the "pod ~
wanted to know if there was "going to
be nineteen years more of this snooze
business. - Here jefferson began To
snore' This decided the prompter. who
opened small trap beneath the stage
ana began to prod Grip" from behind
me mueh travelled comedian began TO
inmDle IN bis pocket for an imaginary
ticket, and muttered drowsilv "CoinC
clear through, 'ductor." The audience
was transtxcd with amazement at this
entirely new reading, when suddenly
Jefferson sat up with long Shrek.
The exaspcrated prompter had "iabbed,
him with a pin. The play went on then
with a rush.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-10-24
Squirrel POt-Pie.

'.s.nyersation. Itmust be confessed that
\ tHs,l. .uore tir,,n,to the gun than the
NMf " was | fond Of
& V NJ of squirrel pot
'| N " n .l IS ' le Mr. Carpen-
n this pet dish
!, 4 n ". PIN happened
y \, take some of
\ " n p remarked,
sk'e. l no
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-10-24

|t4rIftlu--ii iio hV W -iN''ii'' w = ~
a plunging, kicking, half mad yearling
steed
That was but the beginning. Seth
and Samantha often met, but some ma
icious spite seemed to have charge OF
these meetings, for, save at church,
where she acted, sang and looked liNo
an angel, Samantha was always doing
something to shock the very refined
taste of the modern Puritan. As often
did he vow to leave the place and never
more give thought to such heyden,
but still he fingered on, his heart more
deeply interested than he dare acknow-
ledge.
As Samantha inaugurated her inn
prop,ptu circus down in the valley,
Seth thumped his gun heavily against
the ground, and uttered the petuIant
expression recorded above.
A loud report followed--it seemed as
though hs right arm was being torn
off. A shrill scream of pain and terror
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-10-24

=
lock pistols, which IN
Ii of France; the or
rels of the Elector ON
of Poland, Augustus I
pair of harness bossets
amel. The chief i'm
gathering is its compl.
historical point of vi
jority of the objects ar,
able from an artistic p
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12
LOST O.N THE .NODH.S.

,;l, e.,a,,.h ,r h,,oz, ,oonr,,,l
o,,,,r., ,.;u, ,ur,lo loa4,,nr .,.,
u.lo.o r,,,;,,, .,rss, ,;,., ,y.ro r,.,
,1;nr into rantr.,, gray Ear in II,
!; ..,-,,. .a.,, .r,,.,,, ,;.;., .,.l.
.,i,1, tot1 orv.r,.h ,,l yLo,,er :,
n... ...,,l,r .;.l, :, a., = r.
,.,. ma m.,,, ,,o h,3 I,.t n;s v.oy
:, no.., tho c.r,o;nc,v ;n,arn;r,lI,
.,i;.,l,, ,,,,l.,n.,,I, hr tia so,,l
Of = 1.r,,Dl rabbit or wbi,r;,
,i,,onf r.i l,.,,l ,,..t,;l,,,
Su,u,drring hi. game bag, he al
once tnrnai his steps toward the dus
y hubine~r OF home comfort.
As he reached The modest co,tacc
he PAUSED almost unconsciouslv, an
looked IL upon tie family gr,np iu,t
gathered aroan tAe tablc for tnei.
evening meal. Then lie passed OF,
and gave : brisk r.,, at the half owen
iopr.
Il iA1. ansypy 4 by vo1ro cir, -
Do,hny his can. tie STRANGER said
i am here alone and have los, NV
vay AMONG tine ,ooors Can Won ajy.
me HE whrrrwithal 10 break nv fast
a,J after th,, . directin, hint hon {.
.y,rG2,
pr,,,a - .,.i tho farmer Yho al
f,,'o,ynl Marian ,o ,he door .You
arc Welcome TO ,noht we have l,,
and drink first then It will be tim,
70 ,b..t, ot ,p,yino Haste Marion
and s.t chair fr tLe you,h And
h.;n, h,i D,,riloa
Marion obpyed, Lonis lie Mornav' ',
eyes following her with a look OF
wonder lnrE,ny in tAsir dark bul
brilliant ,1erths How hal such :,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

What's the differences, asked the
teacher in arithmetic, between one
yard and two yards =? A fence, said
Tommy Beals.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

Brilliant and l.apuIsive people, says
an exchange, have black eyes. In
pulsive people are only too apt to get
black eyes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

Old Satan himself is said to be the
first tramp cf whom we have any
record. lie answered the question,
Whence cometh thou? by From
going to and fro in the earth AMI
from walking rp and down in it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

An editor says that when he was
in prison fol ]ibeIing Justice Of the
peace, he was requested by the jal!er
to give the prison rutf.'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

1t has been demonstrated that the
woc dcluck has more cunning than q
fox, but the fox has got the bulge on
the busiaess anl will keep it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

Some cannibals pretel human fat to
anything else for co,sing They
would like to live on the Isle of Man.
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LIVING TOO FAST. Many are lv
ing too fast. Idleness and indul,
gence have begotten pride and dis
content. The age is thirsty for lux
ury. The very !aupers OF our cities
scorn the patched garments and sim
ple fare which once satisfied the well
to do; 'he young clerk must live in a
house about as luxuriously furnished
As his employers, though he steal to
support his establishment the ser
wants rival their mistresses in the
costliness and elaboratencss Of their
attire, though they do it, they waste
the savings which they may need to
keep them from want and rum. The
young couple who begin Mt home
must have it as richly decorated as
that Of those who have INbored for
yeats dlIt liieic - al ttle' "' va
Iingness on the part Of too many to
be content with simple surroundings.
We must change our standards OF
Judgment and learn to rate the people
at " hat they are and what they have
This is a money worshiping age men
of vicious principles, through the
clink Of gold, summon hosts Of admir-
ers others are tolerated for he bau,
bIes the mob scramble for and still
others are permitted to occupy posts
Of homer, in the Clnrch and State,
whlch they only obtain by their
wealth. Men live in tae fear of gold
aud not Of Cod; and seek the honor
of man and not the honor that cometh
from above.
There should be return to more
simple, more honest ways OF living
It should be deemed dishoncrable to
live beyond ones means no man
should be encouraged to spend a few
feverish years in luxury at the risk OF
breaking down and making dishon-
orable ending.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

You cannot tell if man is con.
tented in this world by merely look
ing at hin. Ii e neat st fitting boot
offer cover 4 raging corn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

A girl says that when she dies she
desires to have tobacco planted over
her grave, and the weed nourished by
her dust may be chewel by her le.
reayel lovers. There is poetry in
this idea.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

Why is i. that our young hopefuls
will still persist in playing "love,in-
the dark ?" We have heard Of re.
markable case recent y-who broke
the table f.?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

A travelling fortrt ss, AN i1on clad
bach, is now running on the Chey-
enne an Black Hills stage rcute.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

Bleeding at the nos c,n be stop
ped by telling a man that his parents
were born in poorhouse. Ills nose
will stop and yours will begin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

The first steamboat usel dry piae
wood for fuel, and the flame rose to
a considerable distance above the
smokepipe when the fires were dis
turbed, mingled smoke and sparks
rose high in the air.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

Oh, why should the spirit of NOR
tai be rrond is often asked. Well,
really, We don't know, unless it is be-
cause he can climb tree and mule
c.nt.
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The patient boy. He went to a
neighbor's house for cup of sour
milk. II haven't ANYTHING bat sweet
milk" said the woman, pettishly,
"I'll wait till it sours, said the OBJ.
liging youth sinking into chair
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blue eyes scracely dared lift them,
selves from out the ambush of the
fringeA lids az she listened to his con-
versation with them. Why did her
heart hutter SO with pleasure when
accepted an invitation TO remli un-
til the morrow SIZE Was so glad to
seek the solitude Of her room to Qnes-
tion and chide herself. What had
this fiery. eyed stranger to do with
her simple cottage life ~ Yet the
memory Of those burning gIances
would come back and fill her ver,'
saul with their sweetness.
All unwtting Of the true attrac
ton, far ner McGregor responded TO
the young mans expressed desire to
try his hand upon the birds upon the
surrounding moors for few days by
4 cordial invitation to him to remain
rs his guest.
| In hi, sturdy p,lde it never entered
his mind that his child would think
Of lifting her eyes to that dark stran-
7er who ,houoh 70 his kuow,ed,e A
man Of rank and consequences was
M, at al, to his taste in looks with
sucI, midnight dark hair and eyes,
and comnIexion like SpaniarI
though lie we'll liked to talk With him
ana listen to his stories Of other lands
and .,i,nes.
So il came upon him like a shock
when after the s,rangprs Stav had
I,.uar her4l int, week.. he sought him
ono ,,o,u;,., and t,)1 him III. real nt
traction 1t was his pearl his shitc
Ii)y--hls Marion.
Tb, old mans ,jps ononeJ At first
t,r = hrrs, of ANGER. bnt he Vas lis
,ns.t Uc had p,ton Of his salt s,
he. with an effort, controlled himself
IN answered oqje,lv but with firm
nos. which ,,.,neJ IN far tbo vounc
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

A Minnesota father who has five
grogn up daughters has sued the
county. He claims that bis residence
has been used as a court house for the
past two years.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

when l was little girl, said a
lady, my dear grandma asked me to
bring her glass of water. WAS at
play and did not like to be disturbed
so I obeyed reluctantly Thank
yon, my dear child, said grandma ;
but it wonld have given me more
pleasure had yon brought it wiling
ly. That was forty years ago but
the lady says it is to-day little sor-
row spot in Fer memory.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

A printer in the New York World
off e has worked at his trade fifty
seven years.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

Every dog has his day, but the
nights belong to the cats.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-12-12

A correspondent predicts volcan-
c disaster to follow the boring for
minera! oil and the utilizing Of nat
ural gas wells, in Pennsylvania and
Ohio. His opinion is that the oil
and eas are the forerunners Of volca-
mic fires, which will be brought to the
surface by the ventilation incident
to we'll sinking Deep mining is an.
other source of peril he thinks. His
anxiety arises apparently from mis-
taken theory Of the nature of volcan-
ic heat and activity that it
is Iue to combustion. Recent inves-
legations make it altogether more
probable than those phenomena are
due to pressure in and the fracture
of the earths comparatively rigi: ex-
terror, in consequence Of the cooling
and shrinkage OF its nucleus. Such
being the case the predicted peril is
quite Imaginary.
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TUEGOYT'E.N.

How hnrslly falls upon the car
This one sac word-,hOw great the fcal
TO he, when death to Ms draws near,
Forgotten
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SO>t les.

4. F. anI 4. j., Ne. la5-Ncrts every
secont aal ioaryA Monday in each monti.
Vun g. Oslrr, secretary.
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AS he entelel the room Mari )n
arose from beside her fathers bed
side and after one surprised glance
held out her hand, her eyes shining
like twin stars. 1t Was Louis De
Mornay.
His face frightened with sudden
light as he went forward. Taking
her two tender hands within his own
he turned to t4e o d father.
See, lie said, gravelv, 1T is the
will Of God that you should give me
Marion for my own. Her steps have
been led to my roof tree hy the hand
of fate. She is to me the most pre-.
cions treasure in The whole world -
Will You not give her to me?
The old man looked up into the
dark, earnest face. Its expression oI
sincerity could not be misinterpreted
and in spite Of himself, he became for
the first tine conscious of his noble
manly beauty. Then too, Marion :
vow ran through his ears and he
turned his eyes on her face, which
was like an April morning first
smiles and then tears.
At asst he reached out trembling
nand ard placed it upon Marion 5
bright head.
Take her, he said, hoarsely. 1t
is God viii and the lass loves vou.
I'm rot sure, if | wouldn't give her
up, but that the poor bailn might
soon he without a sheltering roof
Tree. The worlds not gone we'll
with me Of late, young nan.
That is because You sighted Love
and the little tyrant is angry, said
Louis, playfuiiy, as he turned and
looked qnestioningly into Marion ;
b!usbiog face.
Little one, is it true? Do yon
have me2 Look up and tell me.
She tried to raise her blue eyes to
his, but their radiance was too power
fuI. Her sweet lips trembed, but
before the NO DIS came they were
drowned in shower of tears.
Thus they We're betrothel.
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The most perfect type of sweet
home is the bee hive.
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GRANGE OF TIME

WESTERN MARYLAND r. ROAD
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RATES or ApvERTI.iNE

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To know, ere many summers gay,
or winters drcnr have passed away,
That we must muullcr in The clay,
Forgotten!
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1lrSTICEs Or TIE PEACE,
KxsIsrE.AH o. VU.E',.&.

District 10. i5~B. rnard to!.j!'o"eF
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-08-03
Wonderful Twins.

A pair of twins is now on exhibition
at the Aquarium, and is attracting much
attention from physicians and others.
The two children are girls, and were
born on Dec. 2S, 1877, at San Benoit,
town about forty miles north of Mon
treal, Can. From their heads to the
hrst lumbar vertebre, the children are
possessed of perfectly formed and en-
tirely distinct members, but below that
point the bodies become one. There is
not the slightest deformity about any
of their organs. They have two dis
tinct sets of internal organs and four
arms, but only one abdomen and two
legs. Each child controls one set of
organs, but only one leg. Piercing one
leg with a pin will produce signs of
pain in the face of one child, while the
other will be perfectly free from any
sensation. They do not act in unison.
While one laughs and plays, the other
sleeps or cries from hunger. Some
times they both sleep together, and
when both are awake, they have the
greatest desire to play with each other s
hands. The features are very regular,
and the face of each child is very pretty
for baby only seven months old. The
limbs are as large as those of an ordi-
nary child. Where the two bodies grow
into one the bulk is not increased, but
gradually decreases into the usual size.
They were exhibited to large number
OF physicians on Saturday, who pro-
nounced the pair to be one of the great
est freaks of nature they had ever seen.
They thought the two bodies were
merged into one most naturally, and
believe the children would live to the
average age. The children have been
named Rose and Marie.
The parents are Sim and Anne
Drouin, who were born in Marseilles,
France. Their grandparents are still
living there. A few years ago Mr.. and
Mrs. Drouin emigrated to San Benoit
and engaged in farming. They are
both twenty-six years old, the husband
being four days older than his wife.
They have only one other child, a girl
who is two years old, and who enjoys
the best of health and suffers from no
deformity. The father is tall and stout.
He weighs 1870 pounds, is six feet high,
and has the appearance of farmer
The mother is short and stout, and
weighs about thirty pounds less than
her husband. Both parents are of dark
complexion. They speak no English.
One child looks very much like its
mother, while the other bears a strik-
ing resemblance to the father. A very
neat cradle and canopy covered with
blue silk have been constructed at the
Aquarium for the twins. Several elabo-
rate silk dresses have also been pre-
pared for them. Two rooms have been
fitted up in the Aquarium for the resi-
dence of the paients.-N. Y Tribune