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The National tribune., 1881-11-19
MATHEMATICAL ouIDNuNC,

Take any number you please; and, having
written it down, write it backwards that is,
make the last figure of the first the first figure
of the last and on, 80 that the first figure of
the first shall be the last of the last; subtract
the lesser from the greater, and multiply the re-
mainder, or difference, by any number you please.
From the product thus obtained rub out one
figure provided that that figure is not 81 and
add together the remaining figures if they
were all units, and if the sum contain more than
one figure repeat the operation that is, add to-
gether the figures of the sum as if they were all
units, and repeat this until the sum is expressed
by a single figure. And then tell what the
figure is, if two or more play the game. The
figure rubbed out will always be what is required
to make 9 when added to the final figure For
instance, if the final figure be 6, the figure rubbed
out was 3; if the final figure be 2, the figure
rubbed out was y if the final figure be 9, the
figure rubbed out was O.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19
FASHION NOTES.

The camisard, OR French refugee cloak, is con-
sidered very stylish.
Muffs of velvet and lace will be much in vogue
this winter
Feather head-dresses are adopted by fashion
able matrons.
Bridesmaids wear white Gelder roses and
small tulle wells
Immense white satin bows are worn at the
belt with white evening dresses
Large Alsatian bows of MORE silk are worn
upon the heads both by young and elderly
ladies, the latter choosing black alone.
Red plush bonnets adorned with flaming red
feathers, he'd by large, old fashioned paste buck
lers, are the choice of few eccentric ladies.
Real silver and also fine steel buttons are dis
played, cut in facets which sparkle like diamonds
and look exceedingly rich upon street Jackets of
embossed velvet.
Cornet wreathes of pure white or gay-colored
flowers will be very fashionably worn with full
evening toilets, with the hair arranged la jose
phine.
Pearl gray silk stockings, either plain or deli
cately embroidered in fine pink flowers, are the
rule of the hour. They are worn with Stephanie
sandals Of plain black satin fastened with tiny
silver clasps
ScarfS, sashes, and revers are made of the new
striped and plated fabrics in silk and wool. In
dresses of monochrome color the panel facings,
camisole, pelerine, and cuffs are frequently made
of these bright materials.
Gloves, no matter how long that button up
the arm are no longer considered in best style
Two OF three buttons at the wrist only are al
lowable The remainder Of the glove is in a
solid piece fitting loosely over the arm.
The "redingote John" or the coachman,s redin-
cote, as it is otherwise called, is very fashion
able early fall wrap. 1t is tailor made, and has
a coachman's cape of the same material, with long
coat-tails, after the style of a cOachman's over
coat Later on this cape will he changed for one
of fur or plush.
Pretty hand screens or other house ornaments
are made of the large oval straw fans for sale
everywhere during the past summer. Clusters
OF bright flowers, ferns, and bits of wood-moss
are arranged as frieze around the edge of the
fan, and In the centre is set large bow of satin
ribbon. Two of these fans tied together make a
very pretty mantel ornament.
Heavy double box plated ruchings adorn the
bottom of the skirt of many handsome costumes
Jacketsare giving place to long dolmans. French
pelisses, circle and Pompadour or Mother Hubbard
cloaks
In Paris dark gray and dark green will be the
popular colors for outdoor costumes and in furs
the largest orders have been for natural beaver
and kamschatka seal
The National tribune., 1881-11-19
JIMMY AND THE PANTHER
. Ellis in Golden DAYS.

EguWard =. Ellis IN Golden Days.
Many years ago portions of our country, which
are now thickly populated, were plagued by wild
beasts, who were often excited by the pangs OF
hunger to daring which was foreign to their
nature at other times.
The depredations of the wolves bears, and
panthers, or painters" as they were more gen.
orally called, sometimes reached such point
that the State offered b0unties for the Staying of
the pests.
Many time" said an old settler, II have
seen well-worn paths around my barn in the
morning made by the wolves trottng back and
forth while seeking an entrance to the sheep that
were fastened within"
The speaker had lived in SchOharie county, New
York, during the early portion of the present
century, and had met with more than one mem
Orsble experience.
d" l remember" he added, that father has shot
many wolf from the window of his bedroom,
and ] have seen him stand in his own door, in
the afternoon, and bring down six or eight wild
cats, WhO were driven to climb some of the sap
iings among the underground across the road by
the hunting-d dogs that were sent to rout them
out.
I. and he developed fondness for hunting which
father encouraged to the utmost. When he was
fourteen he was one of the best shots in the
country, as he proved in many shooting matches
where his competitors were men who had been
known a. crack shots years before Jack was
born.
Father bought my brother rife suited to
mis- years, for the regular weapon was too heavy
for him TO handle easily, and he was then the
happicst boy you dreamed of. He would
have become genuine Daniel Boone and spent
all his time in the woods, if father would have
permitted it. AS it was, he was sometimes gone
all night and neither father nor mother seemed
20 feel the least anxiety about him.
If it was you, Jimmy said my parents, we
would be very anxious; but when Jack has his
gun with him he will take care of himself
Once or twice / accompanied my brother on
MS hunts, but that was enough. L carried no
weapon, and not feeling tenth part of the in
terest he did, | was almost tired to death when
we came home, while he would have been glad to
continue it for hours longer, had there been any
daylight to help him.
Some three miles away lived my fathers
brother, Uncle Jacob, who thrifty farmer,
with boy about my own age AS they were
our nearest neighbors, it was natural that Dick
and should pass good deal of our time together.
Sometimes was at his house all day. Occasion
ally one of us stayed with the other over night,
but each generally preferred to be at home with
his folks.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19
JOHN PLoWMAN,s PROVERBS.

Faults are always thick where love is thin
There's no use in lying down and doing nothing
because we cannot do everything as we should
like.
Eaten bread is forgotten, and the hand that
gave it is despised.
Most people will help those who do not need It.
1t is never worth while 10 do unnecessary
things.
Never try to prove thing which nooody
doubts.
All the neighbors are cousins to the rich man.
hut the poor mans brother does not know him.
A man of words and not Of deeds
l. like a garden full of weeds.
Most men who go down hill meet with Judas
before they get to the bottom. Those whom
they helped in their better days generally forget
the debt. or repay it with unkindness.
When God means creature to fly he gives it
wings.
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

beast should appear on the scene-which he was
sure to do very soon-he would have no trouble
at all in making q choice supper off me.
"sIt won't take me long to find better tree,
l said to myself, beginning to descend; and L
will climb so high that he'll have no chance to
get sight of me-
81 had got that far in my musings, and was
within few feet of the ground, when the panther
screamed again-no more than fifty yards dis
tant!
II was thrown into wild panic, and turning
about, went up the tree again. with a precipi-
fancy that came within hair's-breadth of bring
ing the top and myself over upon the ground.
"At the same instant / heard the animal COM
ing stealthily through the wood, and 1 recall
that, even in that appalling moment, detected
the footsteps of another, in almost an opposite
direction, and along the path in front.
ut thus looked as if two fierce panthers were
about to quarrel as to which should have the
privilege of first rending me to shreds, and 1
was convinced that my last hour had come.
Il crouched down in the sapling at the highest
point could reach without bending over the top,
and could only tremble and wait, asking heaven
to protect me.
I'm less than minute distinctly saw the
panther, by the few rays of moonlight which
reached the path, slowly walk along beneath me.
He was directly in the patti. Land when he reached
such position that would have dropped di-
rectly upon his back, had I let go, he gave out
that terrifying scream again.
"No pen can describe the frightful blood
curdling cry of the beast when heard under such
oir T cd 70 iubf
as l stared down through the partial moonlight
and gloom at him.
"All at once he stopped, and seemed to be look
ing around. He must have suspected that / was
near at hand and was searching for me- AS he
stood, his head was more distinct than any other
portion Of the body, and could easily detect the
glare of the eyes, which we're soon turned up
ward
docs he see me?' was the question put to
myself Yes he does He is crouchng down :;
he is gathering himself for spring; he can easily
leap the distance; there is no hope; | must be
torn to pieces the next minute
"But just then the other noise which I had
noticed short time before developed itself 1t
was my brother Jack, who had been sent out to
look for me, and who had heard the scream of
the panther and my answering cries.
"He understood the danger fully, and hurry
ing along, speedily placed himself in the best
possible position to shoot
He was close to the panther. and drawing
careful bead at the very instant the beast was
gathering his muscles for one tremendous spring,
he sent bullet directly between the eyes.
THE dreaded creature uttered one wild shrek
made a spasmodic leap, and fell dead.
"Taking my hand, Jack hurried home with
me. Mother was waiting with a good, tough
hickory branch, which she had cut, and when
she was through with the whip and ne, pieces of
the former were streWn all around the room, and
Jack told me, a few days later, that the outeries
in which l INDUCED on that occasion far sur
passed those made by the panther which es-
capped so narrowly
The National tribune., 1881-11-19
NOVEMB Der.

The dull November days are come
The fields and trees look bare.
From hollow log the partridge drum
Sounds on the chilly air
The earth in gloomy silence lies
The grass and flow'r no more
Lift m'rald blades or bright hued eyes
To charm the sight. Before
The cruel winds the dead leaves DRIFT,
The sunlight strives in vain
To find in leaden sky a rift:
Drearily falls the rain -ohif
The National tribune., 1881-11-19

Trading without capital is like building
house without bricks, making a fire without
sticks, burning candles without wicks; it leads
men into tricks and lands them in fix.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

ing 10 the Jesuits. In its cemetery are col
lected the bones OF many generations, and
It's history runs contemporary with the re-
mote colonial scenes of the Catholic mission.
Nothing can be more pleasant than "a seat
upon the saloon quarter of a popular steamer
on the Potomac occupying specially adapt
ed straw chair and watching the lovely piano.
rama of farms, farm houses and vessels GID
ing gently by on either side; the pleasing
picture occasionally varied by the boat touch
ing river landing or being boarded by
passengers coming out from the shore in
small boats at points where no dock is pro-
vided for the landing of the steamer An
exceptional incident of this character oc-
CURED at the shamrock" a boat landing i'll
King George county, Va, where we were
approached by gay company in small
boat four of whom, a young gentleman and
three ladies, came aboard the steamer as
passengers for Washington. AS the small
boat retreated from the steamer we observed
a beautiful young girl who had from the
first attracted our attention. She was at
tired in blue riding habit of graceful fit,
and had accompanied the others from the
interior of the country to the river on
horseback. AS she stood ON the boat thWart
in an easy position holding her skirt up
with one hand and in the other little whip
she playlully called to the young gentleman
who stood waving his handkerchief to her
| from the deckito remember her as "D;ana
| Vernon" As we looked upon her bright
young face and caught the sentiment as it
passed her pearly teeth our mind was filled
with vision of Walter SCOTS great crea-
ton Diana Vernon in the tale of Rob Roy,
as she sat upon her jet black horse "fecked
with spots of snow white foam which en-
bossed his bride" in that scene where re-
turning from the hunt she first meets Frank
Obaldestone in the Court of "Obaldestone
Hall" and after all vestige of the young
Virgnian girl had faded from the view there
was still an impression on our mind that we
had really beheld Diana Vernon"
Proceeding on our trip, the oppressive
heat was greatly reduced and we were re-
freshed by sharp gust and shower as we
ran into Mattawoma creek for passengers.
On again coming out into the river the pas
sengers were greatly entertained by de-
lightiul concert, with piano accompaniment
by gay bridal party from Virginia. Some
OF the voices were exceedingly good. Later
IN the afternoon the attention of all was
drawn TO Mount Vernon, the beautiful view
OF which, since the park has been opened to
the river, is grateful in the extreme. On
the downward trip the steamers all toll
their bells passing Mount Vernon, awaken
ing in the passenger the most generous SEN
timents OF patriotism Passing Glymount
we, observed gay party of excursionists
and dancers in the pavilion. This place is
very popular resort for Washingtonians-
We reached the dock in Washington in
time for the 9:15, p NJ, train for Rockville,
and in our own bed dreamed over again the
scenes OF pleasant day. Adieu.
RAMBLER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09
ONO STATE CROP REPORT.

The August report OF the Ohio State
Board of Agriculture contains some inter
esting statistics. 1t appcars that the Board
have taken the pains TO arrive at the state of
the Ohio wheat crop, and have evidently
gotten pretty well down to bottom facts.
According to their present estimate, the
wheat yield of the State for the present
year will amount, in round numbers, TO 49,
100000 bushels. Later returns from threshers
In the several counties may change these fig.
ures little one way or the other, but the
result will be about as stated. This years
yield Of wheat will only equal 70 per cent.
of the yield Of last year. 1t is calculated
that the quantity required for seeding and
domestic use in the State will amount 70
100000 bushels for the coming year. De.
Quoting this quantity Ohio will only have a
market surplus Of 26O000OO as against 49,.
100000 bushels last year. The difference in
quantity Of Ohio farmers will amount 70
14,500,O00 bushels.
The board reiteratcs its July caution u
farmers to be in no hurry to realize on
their crops Of wheat They say that the
advance In the price Of wheat though
largely speculative in its suddenness and
feverishncss, is legitimately based ON O
knowledge of the real facts, and is likely
to be permanent even at higher figure
than sl.35. To this they add, money Is
plenty and seeking investment. Crops arc
short, bushes is active, and general prices
are advancing. And If any one has the
right TO take advantage Of this frmncss Of
prices In wheat, Il is the men who have spcn,
the whole year in raising the crop and who
have greatly diminished number of bushels
20 sell"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

On Tuesday President Garfield was re-
moved from Washington to Long Branch.
The trip of 225 miles was made in hours
and 40 minutes. Owing to the admirable
arrangements made for the journey and the
ingenious appliances by which the jots and
jars incident to the motion OF a railway train
were taken up by the springs of his bed he
apparently suffered but little discomfort OF
fatigue on the way, but after he was removed
to the cottage at Elberon excitement caused
by the trip and the new conditions by which
he was surrounded raised his pulse to 1874.
1t seems to be the opinion Of the physi-
clans that his condition is not necessarily
alarming, but the developments of the next
twenty-iour hours will be awaited with in
tense solicitude.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

Made at Copake Iron Works, New York.
They are made entirely of the best
quality selected Charcoal Iron, from new
patterns, giving the necessary strength
with least weight Of material, making
them the ightea and strongest iron beam
Pillow in the market. No scrap or cheap
iron of any description is used in any
part of these Flows, and our castings
will prove by their superior wearing
qualities and endurance that the best is
the cheapest.
They will clean better than any steel
plows. wear longer, and cost much less
for repairs.
For light draught our Flows cannot
be excelled by any and equalled by few.
We recommend the use of the Jointer
instead Of Coulter. The Jointer will
do the work much more effectually, and
keep in better repair.
Prices are the lowest at which that
high standard of excellence in material
and workmanship can be maintained.
Every Plow fully warranted. Salts
faction guaranteed or no sale.
Price List.
No. 9. Light Two-Horse, Wheel
and Jointer, complete, S15 90
No. 3, Heavy Two-Horse, Wheel
and Jointer, complete, as 90
No. a, Three Horse Wheel and
Jointer, complete, SIG 90
Each complete Plow is furnished wish
extra point and extra jointer point, and
a malleable iron wrench, /
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

Everybody has heard of Delmonico's. the
famous New York establishment of many
branches, which has for so many years been
kind of conservatory of the culinary art in
this country. Delmonico, the shrewd Swiss
and master of caterers, who erected a monu-
ment to his own memory in the stomachs of
his adopted countrymen, has passed away
In the sixty-eighth year of his age, full of
the honors of his gastronomc triumphs,
and leaving behind the handsome product
Of his genius 1t is said that Delmonico
was proud of his accomplishments, and
highest of high tributes, it has been said of
him that he was afraid of his own cooking
Alas of how few of his craft can this be
truly said
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

Since the failure of Gov. Hamilton to re-
move the Registers Of Voters in Baltimore,
upon trumped-up charges of fraud, a death
like silence seems to have settled down on
the 0. L. ID. sham reformers, not only in
that city but throughout the State. 1t was
weakly child from birth and its carly de-
mise was anticipated.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09
FINE FULL BLOODED Driving MARE

gentle and kind and accustomed TO being
driven by ladies'
TERMS OF SALE All sums of $40 and
under, cash on al sums over $40 credit OF
twelve months will be given, the purchaser
giving note with approved security, bearing
interest from the day of sale. No property to
be removed until the terms of sale are com
piled with.
PETER & HENDERSON,,
sep 2-ts Attorneys for Mary A. Jones.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09
Irving Institute.

A PHEASANT Home Boarding School
"A Students prepared for business, teach.
ing, advanced classes in college, or for The
study of n profession. The course OF study
embraces the common and higher English
branches, Mathematics, Sciences, Latin, G reek,
French, German, Music, &c. The location is
healthful, pleasant and convenient Of access.
Terms: Tuition, Board, Washing and Lodging
per year of forty weeks, Sl6O. Send for cata-
logue. D. DENLINGER, Principal, Man
chester, Carroll county. Md. Taug 26-lm
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

The contest in New York between the
Conkling and anti-Conkling factions is about
TO be renewed in more extensive field than
the New York Legislature. The factions
propose to test their respective strength in
the coming State convention. So far the
party machinery is still in the hands of the
stalwarts, but if the coming primaries are
fair reflex of party sentiment, we shall be
disappointed ii the outcome is not us dsas-
trous to Conklings followers us was the
Senatorial campaign. Conkling lost his
grip at Albany, and we don't believe he
can regain it in New York, even If the old
guard can be held together, which is doubt
tnl
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

The failure of the English wheat harvest
has been received with shouts of rejoicing
by the Chicago bulls ION change" America
can profitably dispose of all her surplus
crops at good price.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad appears
to be enjoying an exceptionally fine boom,
if We are to judge from the reported in
crease OF million Of dollars in ii earnings
during the past eleven months.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

The will of the party ought always to be
paramount. Ii this wholesome principle
shall be recognized, we shall have bril-
liant victory at the November election
throughout the State.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

The Democratic party is kindling its
signal fires throughout the State, and we
may expect soon to witness blaze of
enthusiasm in its ranks.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

Gov. Hamilton gave his decision in the
cases of the Registers of Voters of Balti-
more on Friday last. He takes the ground
that there was not sufficient evidence against
them to justify their removal
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09
O r D Z r NISI.
Mary Ann King VS.. John T. Norris.
In the Circuit Court 70: Montgomery county
as a Court of Equity.

nRDERED this 7th day OF September. il
~ year 1881 that the Report of the Auditor
this day filed IN the above entitled cause b,
ratified and confirmed unless cause to the con.
trary thereof be shownIon or before the 2Gil
day. Of September, in the year 1881 Provided
copy OF this order be inserted in some news.
paper published a. Rockville, in said Mont.
gomery county, once in each OF three success
sye weeks before the said goth day Of Sep.
tembor, in the year 1881.
u. D. PRETTYMAN, Ork
Circuit Court for Montgomery county
True copy--Test:
sep 9-st L. B. PRETTYMAN, OK.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

We had free expression of the will OF
the party at our primary-let us have a
triumphant endorsement at the general cleo
ti0n
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

Jay Gould has taken it very easy within
the past two weeks, having purchased only
one railroad.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

The Signal Service should be abandoned
What is the use of having Weather
Bureau that can't furnish us with rain
when it is wanted.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

Capt. Howgate's appointment was of his
fraudulency's very clean administration (?)
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09
WANTED.

Two PURCHASE a SMALL FARM OF about
Il 100 to l50 Acres, toorable good condi-
ton, with comfortable improvements, twelve
or fifteen miles iron market all cash will be
paid. Address, stating price, "Enquirer," at
sep 2-2t SENTINEL OFFICE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-09-09

If the President RECEIVERS even DIR. Bliss
will be forgiven.