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The National tribune., 1885-09-10
COMMISSIONER BLACK.
The Head Of the Pension Department Thanked b.
n.,in

IHe Head or the PENSION Drpart tmcnt 1nankeu Dy
Deyin Post.
At stated encampment of Devin Post, No.
1I9, GAR, Department of New York, held
recently, the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
WhereaS, Since the close of the war of the rebel
the payment of pensions to disabled veterans, vim
dcatcd its patriotic purpose to amply provide for
those who, through wounds or disease contracted
in the line of duty, are now permanently untitled
to perform manual labor; and
HherGdS, The Pension Office has, by its arbitrary
rulings for many years and until within short pc
riod, prevented thousands of worthy claimants
from receiving the pensions to which they
clearly entitled; and
Whereas, Gen. John C. Black, Commissioner of
Pensions, has by II fair construction of the Pension
laws enabled many needy and worthy claimants
to obtain the pensions to which they are Justly and
legally entitled and by liberal Interpretation of
the Acts of March 3. 1879, and March g. 1885,
materially increased the pensions to which those
deserving comrades are entitled who have lost an
arm or leg; and who has also by previous ruling
held that proof of good health previous to enlist
ment" was net essential therefore, be it
ReSOtued, That Devin Post liS, GA r., desires to
extend to Comrade John C. Black. Commissioners
of Pensions their frat,rnai thanks for his humane
administration of the affairs of his great Office, and
to wish for him all the joys and comforts which his
fraternity and charity have brought to so many
households r. Il. BARNUM,
w. u. SPALDING, SCommttee.
THOMAS BELL,
- g, JAMES +. KEENAN,,
Official w. r. KEER, Commander.
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Old Soldiers in Missouri.

To THE EDITOR: This County, which did
not furnish one man for the Union army, has
now more than 700 soldiers and three GAR.
Posts. The Memorial services were attended
by the largest assemblage Of persons ever seen
in this section. / was one of the unfortunates
who served in that neglected and forgotten
Army of the Potomac. l am positive / was
there from June, 1861, to April, 1864. If l
can't prove it by any other evidence, can by
some bones in the Army Medical Museum. l
thank Comrade Shaw. of the Sd N. H., for his
timely suggestion-W. A. LEECH, Co. /, Sd
Wis Adiutant McCook Post Lamar Mo,
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Comrade Joseph P. Dusham, Chismore Post,
Ilion, y. Y, writes of the good work of CHS
more Corps, which has placed new carpet in
GAR. Hall, with red, white and blue bunting
curtains at the windows. He also aeknowl-
edges 800 for relief fund, and says, every
GAR. Post in the United States should bg
blessed with Relief COrpsD
Wells Post Relief Corps, No. Sc, of Columbus,
o., held Grant Memorial services Aug. 81, az
which very able address was made by Mrs,
Mary f. Bancroft.
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Can, aud other leading military men in the
East to be present at the Encampmcnt were
ordered sent.
The Finance Committee was organized as
follows: Chairman, Senator John F. Miller;
Sec, Philip /. Fisher: Asst Sec, II. Bartling;
W. T. Coleman, J. b. Stetson, W. l.. Merry, Su-
pervisors Pond and Kunklcr, Chas. Lux, Con
OConnor and Col Robert Tobin.
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Desjccated Vegetables.

To THE EDITOR: Can any of the readers in
form me where l can buy what we used to call
desiccated vegetables in the army? 1t made
such famous soups, would like to try it again.
H. *. HUGHES, Georgiana, Fla.
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In this weeks paper Mr.. Josiah P. Dry,
Co. F, 123d Ohio, gives very interesting ac-
count of the operations of the Army OF
Western Virginia, which will be perused by
our readers with great interest. 1t will be
concluded next week.
The National tribune., 1885-09-10

CHICAGO thinks of erecting Memorial
arch to Gen. Grant at Lincoln Park.
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SONS OF VETERANS.
FIRST GRAND DIVISION.


The Sons of Veterans of the First Grand Di-
vision, comprising New England, at their an
nual Encampment at Lake Village on the 26th
ult., elected the following officers: Commander,
Horace P. Kent, of Salem, installed under pro-
test; Lieut.. Com, l.. T. Burker, Waterbury,
Conn.,, vice Lieut. Com. Chas. II. Rice, Bangor,
Me-; Chief of Staff. G. n. Dustin, BrocktOn,
Mass; Chief Mastering Officer, Harry E. Web
ster, Manchester, n. H.; Chap, w. ID. Moore,
Vermont. A banquet was served by Webster
Camp.
ENCAMPMENT OF THE COMMANDERY-IN-CHI
AT GRAND RAPIDS.
General Orders No. g. issued at Johnstown Pa
Aug. 81. follows:
l. All arrangements for the fourth annual En-
campment ofthe Commandery-in-C Chief to be held
in Grand Rapids, Mich, Sept l6 IL, Is and 49, are
about completed. As this Encampment will be one
of great importance it is earnestly urged that all
brothers who can possibly make ii convenient bo
present to aid with their advice and counsel.
III. The COuncil-in-Chief and Encampment meet
ings will be held in Custer Post Hall, under the
tower clock AL Commandery Officers and dele
gates will report upon their arrival in Grand Rapids
to Adjt-Gen. Linton, at Room No. 2l, in Arcade
over the fountain.
iii. The following rates have been secured:
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DEPARTMENT NEWS.
ILLINOIS,,

I'LL NO IS.-
John AIanahan, Sterling: VIII Robinson Post
has nearly 800 members, and Is in a very flourish
ing condition
A. c. Rodgers Omaha: G. w. Trafton Post, No.
523 was organized on the 3lst of August. Forty
nine OF the Old veterans were enrolled and mus
tered into the service by Commander J. NJ. Baker,
of Geo. Newell Post, No. 454, Harrisburg, i'll. The
following officers were elected: Commander, Henry
Wakeford: :. V. c., l.. T. Qugey; J. V. c., VIM.
Roy; Adjt, 4. G. Rodgers; q. NJ, +. NJ Blackard !;
Surg, J. J. Glasscock; Chap. ". A. Dunn; .. D.,
:. > Brills; o. G., David Hedger; o. >, Thomas
Eubanks; :. NJ, John Gregg; q. NJ. y, William
L Rlackard
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and prolonged cheers. The toast Our Army and
Navy" responded TO by DIR. Frar; The
President by Comrade Kimball; :" Our Fallen
Heroes" by Father Dalton: Loyal Men of the
Border; by Dr. Thorn, and Our Ladies' by DR..
s, d. Bowker.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Since the dawn of history the East has al
ways been the favorte breeding-gro und of
proverbs. Proverbs are the natural language
of a contemplative race, and the people of
the East are and always have been contem-
plative to marked degree. To the East,
therefore, the student of this kind of litera-
ture must look for the best specimens with
the certainty of finding there wealth, the
abundance of which must be seen to be ap-
precated. But not alone in the East is there
found proverbial philosophy, for every
nation to some extent grows its own PROV
erbs as it raises the most necessary articles
of daily use. Few nations import what they
can raise at home, so few nations incorpor-
ate into the language of daily life forms of
speech from foreign sources. The literature
of a country may perish, but proverbs never
die, because they have in themselves germ
of life that renders them practically immor-
tai. 1t is with the proverbs of nation as
with the proper names and the native flow
ers. Every kind of social, moral and politi-
cal revolution may sweep over the land, the
native language may disappear and the ma
tive people vanish before the sword of the
destroyer, but the native names and the ma
tive flowers never perish, and the proverbs
have an almost equal tenacity of life.-
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19
Wbe al(lzaaf fs&ss.,

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any Set Of Politicians or ManpuIators
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sible Promptness, Accuracy and Impair
tiaIity; and to the Promotion of Demo-
cratic Ideas and Policy in the affairs of
Government, Society and Industry.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

nnYHH Send six cents for hostage
II HkIIN and receive free costly box
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to more money right aWay
than anything else in this world All of either
sex succeed from first hour. The broad road to
fortune opens before the workers, absolutely
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Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

Those Handsome Cork-screw
Diagonals we are now display
ing, are unsurpassed for quail
ty and finish. They cannot fail
to please.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

H. X. TRASK, Principal.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-03-19

The Nobby Light Suitings
shown in our stock, are just the
thing for this season of year,
while the price is really at the
lowest margin.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-09-30
A SNAKE IN A BED TICK.
A Snake Egg Hatched by the Warmth oi
the Human Body.


"Ma, believe there's mouse in my
bed !" exclaimed young lady near An
tietam Junction. Her mother was not SO
much alarmed by the remark as she would
have been il it had related to the maternal
bed, but suggested that the young lady
should investigate.
The bed clothing was hauled off and the
mouse did not make Its appearance. The
mattress was then tilted off the bedstead,
but no mouse.
My child, you are nervous" said the
mother; Ego to sleep and don't think about
it any more"
About midnight the girl gave loud scream
and bounced out of bed in a hurry. The
bed clothes were hastily dragged of and the
mattress shaken, but the mouse was not
forthcoming.
I am sure felt it move, them sobbed
the frightened maiden. ~ know its some
thing"
The mother Gained the nervous young
lady with difficulty and tried to induce her
to go to sleep again. She did not do 80,
however, until placed in the spare room in
bed of generous proportions and above all
suspicion of harboring mice. The next day
a rigid investigation was held. Nothing
less than cutting open the mattress would
satisfy the young lady.
There wasn't any mouse. Instead of that,
when the bed tick was cut open and its con-
tents emptied on the floor, a garter snake
two feet long wriggled about, scared half to
death. A broomstick Gained the snakes
nerves forever in short time. 1t ia sup
posed that a stray snake egg was sews up in
the mattress with the shucks which tcnsti-
tuted the bulk of its stuffing.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-09-30
NEW HOPE AND BUCKS COUNTY, Pr

Mr.. Whiteley has advertised for
hands to work in his cotton mill, in this
borough.
--Burd & Ashton last week built q
new bridge over the raceway near White
ley's cotton mill.
The monthly meeting of the Eagle
Fire Co., will be held next Tuesday even
ing. Let the fire laddies" turn out
The New Hope Band was out sere-
nading last evening. They serenaded
several prominent people of our borough.
"A good many of our townspeople
expect to "take in" the Doylestown fair
next week. But they don't expect to be
taken in by the wheel men.
An installation of officers of Unity
Lodge of Odd Fellows, will take place
next Monday evening. when refresh
ments and speeches will be in order.
Rev. Mr.. Hewlett, formerly pastor of
the Baptist church, at Doylestown, has
received call from the Berean Baptist
church, Chestnut and Fortieth streets,
Philadelphia.
One night not long ago, tramp ex-
changed pair of good shoes which he
found on the back porch of VIM. Sheetz's
residence in New Hope, for pair of
very poor ones. Moral-take your shoes
to bed with you.
Last Friday evening, members Of
Major G. A Angel Post, of Lambertville.
we're the guests of Mr.. A. b. Stockton,
of this borough. 1t is needless to Fay
that "All'' treated them in fine style
and made their visit pleasant.
"A stranger, an old man, who had
been around New Hope begging, was
arrested about six o'clock last evening
for attempting to steal q horse blanket
from Cooks Hardware Store. He at
tempted to put it under his coat. He
was taken to Doylestown Jail this morn
ing.
Rev. Isaac Cook, missionary
among the canal boatmen. and the sue
cessor of the Rev. William Hance, who
labored faithfully for so many years
among the boatmen, has been in Bristol
for the past week or two. He has been
visiting the different churches and Sun
day Schools, soliciting aid for the carry
ing on of the work.
The Postmaster General during the
past week appointed the following fourth
class postmasters in Bucks and adjacent
districts Albert Livezey, at Centre
Bridge, vice Jacob w. Bowlby David T.
Breisch, of Trumbowersville l.. M.
Althouse, at Kintnersville, vice Joseph
w. Bowers Edward F. Ramsey, at Rich
boro, vice A. II. Clayton William II.
Jordon, Coopersburg.
The names of the following persons
from New Hope and vicinity, have been
drawn to serve on the jury at the special
term of court, fixed for October Goth,
1885, for the purpose of trying cases in
the Quarter Sessions continued from the
first week of September court John Nc
Donald, laborer, New Hope Isaiah Quin-
by, gentleman, Solebury William M.
Large, farmer, Buckingham Gilbert
Percy, Jr., farmer, Buckingham ; Samuel
Cooper, farmer, Buckingham Theodore
Foster, farmer, Buckingham
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-09-30
THE CITY COLLECTIVE EXHIBITS.

One of the principal features of the
American Exposition, at New Orleans,
will be the city collective exhibit. This
plan met with instant approval, and as
surances have been received that the dis
play will reflect great credit upon the en-
terprising cities of the United States.
Approaching the Importance of the Ex-
position and the value of representation
where the cities of the country are ex-
pected, Chicago has already secured 49,
900 square feet of space in the territory,
in the Main Building, devoted to the col
lective city exhibition. The city of New
Orleans applied for 10000, but has been
persuaded to accept $4,000 feet. The
famous City of Pullman has $4,000 feet
of space. Indications point to immense
displays from the large cities Of the East
and West. The live cities of the South
are exerting themselves to mako maenifl-
cent displays, they being fully awake to
the splendid opportunity for practical
presentation of their commercial advan-
tages to the world.
With steam transportation to the
ground over double track, steel railway;
with a magnificent carriage drive, and
with five lines of street railway, as we'll
as river transportation, the large crowds
attracted to New Orleans by the various
vital interests presented, will be furnished
unrivalled facilities for comfort in visit.
ing the American Exposition.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-09-30

THE WONDERS OF AN EGG.-Every
one who eats his matutinal egg eats a
sermon and miracle. Inside of that
smooth, symmetrical, beautiful shell, turks
question which has been the Troy town
for all of the philosophers and scientists
since Adam. Armed with the engines of
Wharf.-The microscope, the scales, the Of
fensive weapons of chemistry and reason
they have probed and weighed and expert
mented, and still the question is uusolved,
the citadel unsacked. Prof. Bohorny can
tell You that albumen is composed of SO
many molecules of carbon and nitrogen
aud hydrogen, and can persuade you of
the difference between active and passive
albumen, and can show by wonderfully
delicate experiments what the aldehydes
have to do in the separation of gold from
his complicated solutions; but he can't
tell you why from one egg comes slit
tie rid him. and from another bantam.
You'leave your silver spoon an hour in
your egg cup and it Is coated with COM
pound of sulphur; why is that sulphur
there? Wonderful that evolution should
provide for the bones of the future hen.
There is PHOSPHORUS also in that little
niicrocosm and the oxygenof the air pass
ing through the shell unites with it, and
good strong bones for the chick, and at
the same time thinning the prison walls
Chemists know good deal now about al
bumen. and if they cannot tell us why
life differentiates itself therein and there
by, they can tell you how not to spoil
your breakfast by OVERRIDING your eggs.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-09-30

The Joint Committee of the Morris
Plains Asylum Board of Managers and of
the State Board of Health met in New
ark, on Saturday last, to receive reports
and recommendations as to the sewer sys-
tenn of the asylum, and the method of
disposal of the sewage matter. The prob
lem is greatly complicated by the fact
that the sewer construction in the build
ing is all connected with smoke-stack
for exhaustion of air and ventilation.
Also, in addition to daily sewer disposal
of 10000 gallons, all the storm water
from acres of roof enters the sewers.
There is not at present single trap in
the building, all reliance having been
placed upon uniform downward
draught, which cannot be relied upon in
parts of the building. The committee
advise important changes of system. The
plan for the disposal of sewage will be
that of flush tank and small pipe sys-
tenn also known as subsoil irrigation.
Prof. Mcmillan, of Princeton, and other
engineers have also given written opin-
ions. The time has come when the peo-
pie of that section will no longer stand
the nuisance to which they have been
subjected. The managers may regard it
as fortunate that only twenty cases of
typhoid fever have occurred, and that the
disease now seems to be subsiding.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-09-30

Apropos of the approach Of the gun
ming season is the "Paradise for Gunners
and Anglers" a neat little pamphlet
issued by the Passenger Department Of
the Philadelphia, Wilmingto and Balti-
moro Railroad Co., descriptive of the
cunning and fishing resources of the Del
aware and Maryland peninsula. The
book treats of the game and fish of this
section, their haunts and habits, the To-
calities they frequent, and gives extracts
from the game laws of the region, and,
in fact, all the information a sportsman
could desire 1t is embellshed with en-
cravings of game and fish, and contains
an excellent map, showing the water
courses, roads, and railways of the sec
ton. 1t is a complete manual for the
gunner or angler, who would find his
sport in one of the best game-stocked por-
tions of the Atlantic States. The book
is distributed gratuitously, and may be
procured by addressing James r. Wood,
General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-09-30

A WHOLE Town SOLD Garfield, N.
j :, small town on the Passaic river, was
founded about three years ago by Mr..
Gilbert ID. Bogert, and is now u thriving
little place of /, 100 city lots and 20 hand
some cottages, including brick shool
house and post office. Last week it was
sold to Lucius F. Reed and John A. Bow
man, trustees, representing New York
and Boston parties, for $20C, 900, half in
cash and the other half in 20, 900 acres of
Ohio lands. Mr.. Bogert was the owner
of the TO wn.
The Monmouth papers are discussing
the great increase of crime at Long
Branch the past season and urging the
county authorities to take some action in
the matter. There were nearly 200 ar
rests in two months and twenty-six places
sold liquor without Government or State
licenses. Strong efforts are being made
to have the Grand Jury indict the keep
ers of Long Branch gambling houses.
Some of these places have contributed
literally to the election expenses of both
parties and look to the politicians to save
them.
The Nichols law of 1884 prohibited the
sale of cigarettes to minors, and the pen
atty for violation was fixed at twenty dol
lars for each offense. The law has been
evaded by some dealers, who have brand
ed their goods cinnamon Cigarettes -
but in most cases tobacconists have open
ly violated it. In few instances, especi-
ally in Newark and Jersey City, the deal
ers defy prosecution, but there is move
ment on foot to enforce che law in New
ark. Within few days, it is said, the
larger dealers will be arrested and the
constitutionality of the law fairly tested.
A happy family reunion has just been
effected at Phillipsburg. Seventeen years
ago, John Brown, then in middle age,
quarreled with his wife and went West.
From that time until last Saturday, he
was mourned as one dead to all his friends.
His children grew up, several married
and his wife lived with them. Two weeks
ago Brown, now a wellto-do farmer in
Ottawa, Kas., while in his field, was seiz-
ed with an intense desire to see his fami-
ly, and Immediately set about arranging
for the journey. He came, saw his wife,
a reconciliation followed, all was forgiv-
en-, and Mr.. and Mrs. Brown departed
Sunday night for their Western home.
Goldsmith Maid, the famous mare who
was once queen of the turf, died at the
Fashion Stud Farm, near Trenton, on
Wednesday afternoon of last week. She
had been sick but short time, and up to
lately has been looking like a young mare.
On Wednesday afternoon she became so
violently sick that DR.. Bradshaw was sent
for, but he was unable to do anything for
her and she died shortly after his arrival.
Thursday an examination was made,
when it was discovered that the trouble
was fatty degeneration and enlargement
of the heart. The Maid was 20 years old
last May, and has been in possession Of
Mr.. III. N. Smith at the Fashion Stud
Farm for seven years. Her record was
2.14.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-09-30

Advices from Mexico report that war
fare has begun against polygamy and that
a demand has been made upon President
Diaz that he rescind the grant of land in
northern chihuahua to the Mormons.
The Catholic Church is at the head of
the movement and demands that the
laws against polygamy be enforced
The church is supported by strong pub
lie sentiment especially in the northern
States of the Republic. The entire press
and the politicians have also taken strong
grounds against the colonization of Nor
mons on Mexican soil. As may be i'm
agined, the real strength of the antagon-
istic movement is in the church, and the
Mormons may as well give up all attempts
at Mexican colonization II, as stated, the
church in Mexico has determined to stamp
out this wretched rival.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-09-30


Pennsylvania State Fair-Novelties Exhibit
tion-Excursion Rates and Special Trains.
The grounds of the Pennsylvania State
Agricultural Society, at Germantown
junction, Philadelphia, were opened to
the public ON the Esd, and the exhibition
is the best ever held under their auspices.
The space for display has been largely in
creased, the accommodations of all kinds
improved, and arrangements made for
special exhibitions and races that are
sure to be attractive. The departments
are all filed, and exhibits born from home
and abroad from collection of unsur-
passed excellence. The livestock depart
ment is particularly notable, as it con-
tains some of the most famous horses
identified with the American turf. En-
tries for the races promise fine sport, and
the dog show has representatives of the
choicest breeds of the world. The dis
play of flowers and fruits is larger than
ever before and the ladies' departments
unusually attractive.
The Novelties Exhibition is well under
way. The large buildings are filed with
all descriptions of machines, models, and
appliances of advanced mechanics, novel
exhibitions of innumerable kinds, and
special displays of curious and interesting
objects. No better opportunity to study
the progress of industrial science and
mechanics could be enjoyed, nor does any
other exhibition afford so much that is
interesting aud instructive to the general
visitor. Afternoons and evenings are en-
livened by fine music.
For the benefit of visitors to the two
attractions the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company are selling excursion tickets at
reduced rates. Special trains are also
being run from different portions of their
territory, for particulars of which the
public are advised to consult the adver-
Using bills and the agents of the COM
pany,