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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28
TEEI Err AU.1I.

One touch there Is Of magic white,
Surprising southern mountains snow.
That to far sails the dying light
Lends, where the dark ships onward go
Upon TIE golden highway broad
That leads up TO the isles of God.
Ore tOnch of light more magic yet.
OF Tarer snow meath moon or star,
Where, with Der graceful sail, al set,
Some hap9y vessel seen afdr
As II III an enchanted sleep,
Steers DER tHe trcmulous >Ilyercd deep.
0 ship! q sail far must We be
Ere CLEANS like thnt upon We light,
Der golden spaces OF the sea.
From mN sicrics Of the lucent night,
Such touch comes never TO thc boat
Wherein across the waves Sc float.
o CLEANS more magic and divine,
Lies whtest sal " stlii refuse,
And flying on before H. shine
Upon some distant bark " choose.
BY night OF day, across The spray.
That sail is very far away.
WILLIAM ALEXANDER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28
KNITTED PRINCES.

Two subscribers send specimens of knitted tringes
which will b. found useful for wide range of pur-
poses according to the material with which they
are worked.
FIRsT PATTERN.
The first pattern, by S G.. Chapman, is the shorter
end simpler Of the two. and is as follows:
Cast on fourteen stitches.
LIST row Two plain over. narrow. plain. over.
narrow. plain
I'd row 8 plain, over, narrow, plain over. mar
low. plain.
Repeat these two rows. The first eight stitches
are for the headng the six plain are to be dropped
from the needle when the fringe is of the required
length. The remaining eight to be cast of. The
SIX dropped are TO be unravelled for the fringe.
ANOTHER PATTERN.
The second pattern is by Mrs. c. S. Hastings, and
forms very handsome border and fringe well
adapted for counterpanes, etc.
Cast on "a stitches.
LIST row Sip l, knit l. over, purl together,
Main. over. and purl together four tines
Main: take two lengths of the fringe, double them
in the middle. put the doubled part over the left
needle. close 10 The next loop and knit this loop
md the fringe together, as II you were narrowing
next knit PLAIN, bring the fringe IN front, be-
tween these two stitches and the last, ana KNIT tins
last stitch pain. The last four stitches Ia every
odd row ar Knitted with the fringe in the same
way all through the border. The lover" before
uurl stitch remember. is made by bringing the
cool forward and then turning II once around the
light needle.
Cd row: Slip !. knit plain the rest. except the
ast stitches; then over, purl together, PLAIN.
Sd row: Sip /. knit /, over puri together
plain. over AID purl together four times, pam
insert fringe rs before in the last four stitches.
Alb row Same as second.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28
KNITTING ANIL CROCHET
DEEP CROCHET LACE.
From The WeeI;'u Tribune.

Mrs. c. Peterson kindly sends the following dIrcc-
tons for making this lace:
Foundation chain OF IL stitches.
FIRST row: DC in 9th stitch from last, Sch, 3
DC in 9th stitch Sch, 8 DC in same (9thl stitch,
fasen down to next stitch of chain. chain, DC
IN 10th stitch. Sch, DC in same stitch, fasten to
the chain Ben, 3 DC in 18th stitch, Sch, 3 DC in
same stitch fasten.
Second row. 3ch. DC IN loop made by the 3ch
worked betw the last , DC IN preceding row,
3ch,3D DC in same loop, 3ch DC in next loop 3ch,
g DC ia same loop, 3ch 3 DC IN next or Bird loop,
Sch, 3 DC in same loop; fasten, work Och, fasten
TO loop in the last row but
Third row: Sch. ! DC, repeat from times.
uniting all the Dos in large loop; then 3ch
DC in next loop, Sch, 3 DC in same loop; Sch,
DC in second loop, Sch, g DC in same loop, fasten;
Sch. 3 DC IN 3rd and last loop Sch, DC III same
loop
Fourth row: Sch, 8 DC in first loop, Sch, DC
in same Sch, 3 DC III second loop, Sch. DC IN
same; Sch, g DC n:3rd loop,3>h, 3DC IN same; Sch,
fasten over lst DC in large oop repeat over every
DC IN scallop fasten last Sch to little scallop in
last large scallop.
Fifth row Into every loop made on the scallop
in last row pui SC, 3 DC, sc fasteE tie little
seallop down sngly as much of the beauty Of the
work depends on Their finish then when you arrive
az the body OF the work begin again from the first
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28
SCRAP-RAG.

LACE MAKING-A subscriber wishes TnE TRB-
UNf 10 give directions for making lace other than
knitted and crocheted. We regret that sc cannot
do this at present. Aut hope 10 give space some time
to a large proportion Of slch indus ries.
ROMAN STRIPY.-C> d. NJ. asks for directions for
knitting Roman stripe for Afghan. A very pretty
pattern contributed BY Il TRIBUNE reader VIII be
given next week.
INFANTS SAoQUr.-S L. NJ asks for directions for
knitting pretty infants sacque, with instructions
for narrowing neck aud shoulders.
CorToN SoCKS.-Nr.. Nary y. N. would like
directions for knitting cotton sock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28

18th Slip l. knit 1. over. purl together 3
plain, and purl together four times. plain !;
insert fringe. etc.
9th row: Same as second
9TH row: Slip l. knit l, over, purl together
plain, over and pur together four times
plain insert fringe.
Sth row Same as second.
9th row Slip 1. knit /, ever. purl together.
plain over and purl together four times, plain;
insert fringe.
10th row Same rs second
18th row: Sip l. knit /, over, pur together.
plain, over, and purl together four times. plain;
insert fringe.
10Th row. Same second.
13th row: slip /, hit /, over, puri together,
PLAIN, over aud puri getner four times, plain;
insert fringe.
18th Tow: Same as second.
Repeat from the first row.
The fringe may he made Of uniform length By
winding the cotton or wool around book and cut
ing it where the book opens. TIE border has
little open edeing running aloag the Top, with four
rows of holes running slantingly downwards and
forming kind of long open-work diamond.
The Knitting Department would suggest modi-
icatlon Of this pattern which some readers will
probably find pretty variation. Instead Of re-
peaing from tho first after the fourteenth row,
work backwards. thu,
18th row Same rs the eleventh.
10th and all even rows same as second.
18th row. Same as he ninth.
19th row: Same as he seventh.
DIST TOW: Same as the fifth.
23d row: Same aS the tEird.
On the twenjv-tifth row repeat from the first.
The original pattern consists oi II the modi-
fed one here Suggested Of Fl rows. The cdging at
the ton and the fringe at the bottom ale tae same
IN hoh; Int while the opcn-work IA the middle
forms an elongated diamond in the first pattern, it
consists OF a vaudyke or zie-@lg OF four rows of
holes IN the secOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28


The records Of outbreak, Of volcanic force in
Africa at a'y period tfr rare. Last spying the
volcanic district between thc mainland AID the
CanaIics was unusually active, and ~ the same
time Nadlg3 scar was visited with several
shocks OF earthquake. Toward the rud Of thc
wear these we're reported AID extended 10 the
mainland Of Africa, the town of lbo, in Mo-
lamb que, being destroyed m the early ptrt of
November. With thr exception OF three .cvcIc
shocks Of earthquake felt on July II, ~ Cairo,
and IN the nc'gnbOri0Od OF the Great Pyramid.
these aIe all the record. Of the kind from irica.
Asia. ON the other hand. ha- been In one part
or another the scene OF McrS-Lut and most .r-
wee outbreaks. Early in March the limalaya
recon was generally subject r. Shocks winch
were followed at the md ~ the mont and TIL
ApHl 10y Il series of dISa-tIou. earthquakes ia
Persia. Between March - and April ; twenty
one considerable villages were destroyed ard
more than ii ty severely damaged, while the loss
OF human he wa, CGnpGtcd Ut over 1000. The
villages of Mianrh. Manan. and Twk winch were
completely demolished with nearly every mhabl-
tant confined 500 inhabitants apiece. The
same ueTIud was one OF unusual activity in Java.
From March % 30 june NEE ->ant earthquakes
were ict IN all pats Oi the island. Tie NOlca-
noes OF Smcru and Gcdc emitted enormous
quantities of lava and a,hc~. thc latter beng
carried mclt Il distances, and several towns and
villages were injured or destroyed, and many
lives lost. especially IT Iimdjucr. near Batavia.
On June / q the scene was changed 10 Northwest
China, and throughout that month and the next
Il succession Oi earthquakes was experienced !;
the ground opened water WAS thiOwn ont from
the issues. whole towns we're lcyccd 90 the
earth, and neatly 1000 people IeriShcd IN
different towns throughout the province, OF
kansu and Shcnsil. The total loss Of HE,
therefore, from earthquakes in Asia during the
past year must have exceeded 1000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28
CURRENT RELIGIOUS OPINION
TIE RlnLE ~ SCHOOLS.

From The B,st.R Pilot liomGE Cctho ic)
Complaints continue t0 reach u relailyc 10 The
pabltc school in Brewer Village. Ne. ~ which t4e
beaten by teacher for refusing 10 read the Profess
taut Bible. The committee. after the exposure, re-
strained ;hcir teachers tor tine. We understand,
ami tlc Catholic children were fairly treated. But
fbe old order has been gradually resumed and wIrh
increased srernness the teachers and committee
children - must read the Bible" and that " they
NAV help it n they cam For the Intelligence aud
common decency Of Name. II is time bis shameful
iniustce were stopped. The bigOted commit Pc and
teachers who are guilty of tins conduct are disgrace
ing their State and destroying a school system -
Wllch tleY clalm 10 be proud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY D.

of January its compass was within IS degrees,
and was about as rapid as that Of leaflets of
Desmodium gyrdpS. 1t was more rapid than tho
second hand Of watch, bnt with occasional
stops in the course Of each half vibration. This
was in full daylight next window, but rot in
sunshine. No movement had been observed in
the other fronds, which were all sterile and re-
cining, with the exception Of % single one which
was just unfolding in which Mr. LOOMS thinks
he has detected incpient motion of the same
kind. 1t is very easy to obtain this little fern
aud TO set it growing. We may expect further
observatiOns to be mnde upon il without delay.n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28
SNAIL SINS AND BIG ONES

From The Actr- Ork IhfefeHdcHt tCOhgregduONdlD
The Catholic Telegraph quotes our report OF public
discussion between Professionals ana Catholics IA
Montreal IN which the Protestant champion de-
clared that there is such thing as small siuD
and il appeals TO us. Come. now, Mr.. iHdsptR
dent" ana asks us If a rich man, ste9hng u poor
mans only Loaf is not guilty o: bigger sin than
the yOungster that helps himself, without permis-
sion from his mothers preserve jar. To which we
give a good Protestant answer, in the words of tho
Assembly's Shorter Catechsm Some sins in
themselves and by reason OF several aglnaya,ions,
are more helnous III the sight Of God than otheIS.5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28
INTERESTING BOTANICAL DISCOVERY

Professor Asa Gray gives in The March num-
ler of he botanical Gd:fHe the following de
scripion of an interesting phcnumcnon, which
WAS entirely uew to the veteran boaniSt: lie
SAYS: Mr.. f.. j. Lnumis. If Tie Nautical Al
manac Office, Washington. recently showed me
n phenomenon which | suppose mas never be-
fore been noticed, and which j. commended 10
the attention of bOtanis,s. a tuit Of 1 spicniHm
1rchoman,s, gathered last Autumn III the moan
tans a. Nirgli ia, is growing III III, house in Il
glass dish. About two months ago lac nOic Il that
one of the fronds-a rather short and erect one
which j. now showing fIuctitica i0n-inade
auic.. movements alternately back and forth,
thronyh from 20 to 40 degrees, whenever The
vessel was brought from is shaded situation
into sunlight or bright daylight. The move
ment wa, m ne extensive and raI id when the
frond wa younger. w en- saw il OH the I'D
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28

Two subscribers send specimens of knitted fringes
which will b. found useful fora wide range of pur-
poses, according to the material with which they
rLcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28

A prominent Israeiite of Milwaukee has mar
ried CHRISTIAN iadg. the ceremony being per
formed by rabbi, at Wanwatosa, instead OF at
Milwaukee, IN order - get ont of the jursdIc
Zion of the NJ lwaukce church, where an order
from the president OF the church would he nee
css.ry before the ceremony could take place,
and this there was little probability that he
wonid yet. Prominent Milwaukee Jews are
sad 10 lie yc.y much Indignant over the affair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28

an pb.ciicr o. ZEN aud Il half months III Mexico,
has last le ur ed. Daring his absence be dtdi-
cotcl. AT Iezonteucc, new Methods Episcopal
Church. W .lch the naGye Church memhers had
built and IA d fJr, Il ID ordained to The ministry
a native Germ IN VINO las resided in Mexico
seven years aud viii be, 1t is thoaght. yalu-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-04
Don Plat. to Gen. Garfield.

Don Piatt in his Washington CAPT
tol newspaper Of last Sunday published
an open letter to Hon. James A. Gar
field, which. owing to the friendly re-
lations known to exist between these
two gentlemen, has produced decided
sensation. He tells Gen. Garfield that
he is not only no politician, but is
hated by the politicians, and that histo-
ry never has and probably never viii
put on record such an infamy a that
upon which he was elected. ave
have among US certain, persous who are
bent on changing the torn Of our pres
ent Government. They seek to make
the Presidency life tenure, and under
the name Of stronger government es-
cape the return of power 10 the people
Y ou know the man who is TO serve
their purpose in the reasonable scheme.
They bank upon his military record
and supposed popularity. - ~.
Mr. Piatt warns Mr.. Garfield against
,ae po!itians, who ere dstarmined. as
he has indicated, to change lhe ioiin OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-04
Z AM Tr7E LAD THAT FOL.
LOWS TFsE EsE.OSy.

I am the lad that follows the plow-
Robin and thrush jnst whistle for me
In hickory sIit that's pretty well worn
/ 90 to the field at early morn,
help to scatter the golden cor2H
Robin and thrush just whiSySfor me.
Out in the meadows and woods and lanes
Robin and thrush just whistle for me
watch the sheep and lambs ut play;
When the grass is high toss the hay;
There isn't boy in the world so gay
Robin and thrush just whistle for me.
| go with father to shear the sheep
Robin and thrush just whistle for me
fodder the cattle, the managers I'LL,
drive team, go to the mill,
milk the cows with right good will
Robin and thrush just whistle for me.
| help the peaches and plumst to save
Robin and thrush just whistle for me-
For am the boy that can climb Tree;
There isn't an apple to high for me,
There isn't nut that can't sec
Robin and thrush just whistle for me.
When I am man III own farm
Robin and thrush just whistle for me
Horses and sheep and many cow,
Stacks of wheat, and barley NOW;
I'll be farmer and follow the plow:
Robin and thrush just whistle for me.
'Tis better to stand in the golden corn
Robin and thrush just whistle for me
TO toss the hay on the breezy lea,
TO pluck the fruit OH the orchard tree,
Than roam about OH the restless sea;
So, sailor boy, I'll follow the plow.
'Tis better to hear the wild birds sing,
Robin and thrush OH the apple bOugh-
'Tis better to have farm and wife,
And lead busy, peaceful life,
Than march to the noisy drum and fife;
So, soldier boy, III follow the plow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-04

THAVE Just returned from the city with
L another splendid stock Of Hats, Bon
nets, Feathers, Flowers and Novelties, I'm
Millinery goods. Hats and Bonnets trim
med and made in the latest styles. Sntis-
faction guaranteed and prices that defy
eorupetition. WELSHANS.
MAGNIFICENT stock of Dress Goods
III at .., WELSHANS'.
TUST received splendid stock of new
d Prints, Ginghams, &c.
JNO. f. WELSHANS.
THE largest stock of Dress Goods in the
i county and at lowest prices at
..-' WELSHANS'. P.
NHE best stock Corsets i'm the county at
/ WELSHANS.
FULL line of Black Silk Fringes at
I WELSHANS'.
SHAWLS and Dolmans at ...
y '' ... ..# WELSIIANS'.
AIDES You will save time and money
Iby buying your Black Silks and CASH
mcrcs 1t WEl1SHANS'.
HID Gloves in and Buttons; white,
II black and colored at ,.....-
WELSHANS'.
T AIDES Muslin and Merino Underwear,
IL "a splendid stock, very cheap at
',........ WELSHANS'.
NOVELTIES III Fancy Goods at
N ' WELSHANS'.
SPLENDID stock of Hamburg Edgings
Ubought at great bargain in New York
and which am offering at about one-llalf
their value. .. WELSHANS.
ZEPHYR Worsteds and Germantown
II Yarn at ..... WELSHANS'.
FISCHUE'S Lace and Mnll-Muslin.
T. Neckties also Mull-Muslin for Ties at
..s.." hn. ..- WELSHANS'..
WORSTED Hoods and listers for chill
w drcn ut WELSHANS'.
7 AIDES, Misses and Children's Leg
IL gins at ...... WELSHANS'.
SPLENDID stock OF Ladies' and Gents
- Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs in plain
and fancy styles at WELSuANS'.
CPLENDID stock of fancy goods suita-
~ bic for Christmas presents at
-'.... ..'. WEISHANS'.
nPDEGRAFF'S Gloves, for riding or
u driving, both Ladies and Gents at
-. . WELSHANS'.
TADIES and Children's Worsted Mitts
La . wELSHANS'.
NEW goods in our Millinery depart
~ ment being constantly received. All
work done in 4 first-class manner. Salts
faction guaranteed and prices as low as
the lowest. WELSHANS.
SPLENDID stock of now Calicoes just
- received at WELSHANS.
A LARGE stock Of Hats and Caps Just
a from New York fashions. Call If you
want bargains. Have all kind of goods
on hand cheap for cash or country pro-
duce. /. W. W.CHAP1-lNE.
Oct. % II
THE ELECTION IS OVER-Have in
L store the finest lot of Ginger Snaps,
Lemon, Mushroom, Nicknacks, Soda,
Water Crackers. Fine Rasins and all
kinds Groceries. Arbuckle's Coffees.
Nv. CHAPLINE.
Oct. % II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-04
COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, DEC

their certain defeat, by those less deserv-
ing and less respected. Sd. Our public
business falls into the hands of and is
conducted by men who are actuated
only 10y considerations OF personal ex-
pediency. JEFFERSON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-04

CARPENTERS CHALK-Soft and in
v small balls convenient for use.
GCHOOL CRAYONS-The best chalk
- Crayon and cheap.
CARPENTERS SPENClLS-Black,bl blue
" and red. Very cheap.
DRAWING PAPER-Suitable for car
II penters, surveyors and engineers to
Graw their plans upon.
DILL PAPER-Narrow and wide for
ID making estimates.
FOOT Rules and Tape-lines very cheap.
L Ink and Pencil Erasers.
BAKER & MCMURRAN.
Nov Ii 4W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-04
HATS AND CAPS,

Undershirss, Drawers and Stockings, oye1s6ITis,
and Cnff.. I,uen and paper; Cuff and Collar But
and Scarf, Suspendera, Handkerchietss Pocket
Books, Canef, Umbrellas, and every article known
10 a gent'enian aud youths tn-Iirhing store;
COATS, PANTS and VESTS aid Ovsfhslls
resdy made or made TO order, for men and ooyA.
ROYS SHIFTS AND oVERCOATS A
SPECIALITY.
BaHa!o Robes, Sleigh and Ruggy Bisnketf,
Horse Covers ana Fancy Robes In great variety
GLOVES IN 20 DIFFERENT STYLES,
Tor lsdies, gents, boys and children; chiidrep,s
Ed Niiteus, With the new spr.Hg tops, tne I'l-
C,st article ever offered for eiiidTens wear; Dog
Kid police patent lever spring wrist Buch ana
Leather Gloves, With ladies Dog, Kid and spring
nrst G.. ses and Mittens speeislty. we nave
as hands in This one branch OF our msnufactor-
Is. Ladies ana children's Furs in All the various
styles FURS CLEANED, ALTERED AND
REPAIRED.
We invite the public TO call ard see; the In
duceTnents we offer will be the article you want
aid the price st which We Ofttr It.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-04
HO! EVERYONE!
That Needeth Anything in our
....t .. Line.

GIVE us 4 call and be convinced that we
u have just received the best stock OF
goods ever brought to this town, consist
ing of Cloths, Cassimeres, Tricots, Gran
ties, &c, which we will make to order
or sell by the yard, also large stock OF
Ready-made Clothing for Men and Boys.
Mems suits from s. to $50; Boys suits
from 81 to $40; Overcoats $3.50 to $2O,and
the incest line of Gents Furnishing goods
to be found outside of the City, such as
Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Cuffs, Handker-
chiefs, Hose, Scarfs, Gloves, SC. All the
latest style Hats and Caps, Umbrellas,
Travelling Satchels. Also full line OF
Rubber Coats, Hats and Caps, in fact
everything found in first class establish
ment. All work guaranteed to give sat
isfaction. Thankful for past favors, we
hope by strict attention to business to
merit a continuance of the same.
Respectfully
s. Z. UUMRlCKiIOUSE,
JACOB WINTERMOYER,
College Square.
Sept. as, 1880. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-12-04

the Governlaeut. lie uses the follow
ing language, which has attracted moro
attention than any other part OF the
letter:
at WAS your committee that investi-
gated that National shame called
'Biack Friday, wherein Fisk, Gould
and Grant sought through use of the
National Treasury to enrich themselves
at the expense Of thousands Of honest
men. II is not my purpose " recall
the details of that infsmy. TIE chief
criminal was trscked tG the threshold OF
the Executive Mansion, and your con-
mittee passed resolution calling upon
the Presiden. to appear before the com
mittee and defend himself from the
damning proot that made him the chief
conspirstor. The night Of the day that
the resolution was passed you called
with it upon the President IL was at
ter midnig before you left the White
House, amazed and sick at heart, and at
your suggestion that very day the reso-
luton was revoked. / need not say
that you and know why that resolu-
ton was SO suddenly abandoned. The
fact that under the circumstances II wss
revoked, tells the whole story. The very
Democrats Of the committee shiank
from the threatened exposure"
The letter closes as follows
But you are not great man. You
read in your library Of heroic achieve
ments. Your soul swells over thepoet
ic expressions. You are full Of thought
and impulse, and all ends in support
OF men you despise and party with
which You have nothing in common.