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The National tribune., 1885-10-08

WE want a quarter of million subscrib-
ers to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE within the
next ninety days.
The National tribune., 1885-10-08

IT WILL be matter Of surprise to some
to know that recent attempts to grow barley
in Iceland have proved highly successful
Barley requires temperature of not less
shan "a degrees, and fair amount of sun
shine. The crop this year was fit for cutting
in 50 days after it was planted. Centuries
ago this grain was raised in Iceland in large
quantities, but for the past 800 years has
been almost wholly discontinued. This fact
has been generally attributed to radical
change in the climate of that country, which
rendered the growth Of barley impossible.
1t now appears that the decline was DUE not
to increased cold, but to the fact that cattle
raising had become more profitable, and had
commanded largely the attention of the
people. o 20
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MRS. suERwo0D.s LyRICs.

The sale of Mrs. sherwood's exquisite vol
ume, Campfire, Memorial and other Poems,"
has been, and continues to be, very large
There is probably no writer living who has
touched the heart of the. soldier in the same
way as the gifted authoress of these beauti-
full poems, and who has written so much
stirring stirring verse on the subject which
never wearies the old soldier, and which
causes him to draw himself erect and his
eyes to blaze as he was wont in those days
when he viewed with physical eye the scenes
depicted in her warlike lyrics
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has number
of copies of Mrs. Sherwood's last work, and
is prepared to furnish them to subscribers at
81, neatly bound in cloth, or $50 with gilt
edges. No veterans family should be with
out this work, which cannot fail to charm
both young and old,
The National tribune., 1885-10-08

"REMINISCENCES OF AN ARMY MULE"
We take pleasure in announcing that
columns serial humorous story based on
incidents of the late war, entitled the Rem
iniscences Of an Army Mule" John McElroy
has become favorably known to a very wide
circle of soldier readers by his works on An
Jacksonville, of which more than 60, 900 copies
were sold; by the "Red Acorn" File of
Infantrymen," and other works relating to
the war; The "reminiscences of an Army
Mule" will not fail to be exceedingly enter
tanning and interesting to every reader.
The National tribune., 1885-10-08

Nothing Of ampliication or explanation is
needed to make clearer so lucid statement
of the issue now presented to the citizens of
New York. The question is whether the
gratitude of the people to the men who
saved the Nation shall continue to be con.
fined to windy sufflation in platforms and On
the stump, or whether it shall be given some
practical effect and value If ever that graft
tude is to be something more than empty
compliment and fiatulent promise, now is
The time, when SO large proportion of the
soldiers of the Union begin to feel the urgent
need Of every staff that can be placed in
their hands.
The time for sterile gush and twaddle is
past. The soldiers are weary of filling their
stomachs with the indigestible east wind of
political buncombe. What they want now
is something tangible and substantial
thing that they can lay hold of, and which
will remain in their grasp. The promises of
preference for office and for all manner of
public employment which were made to
them as part of the contract at enlistment
were just as definite, distinct and binding
as the promises made to the money lender
that he should receive six per cent. per an
mum in gold, and have his principal back
again at a specified time. The promises to
the money-lender have been scrupulously
kept The clamors of demagogs and the
gatherings of dishonest men were not allowed
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

Hymenial-Nis Salue Keech, daughter
Of DR.. William S. Keech, aud Mr.. James II
Wrgh.. Of this county, we're married on
Thursday Feb. 5th, 1885, at 4 O'Clock ?. VI
a, Trinity p f. Chapel. The ceremony vas
performed by Rev L. j. SQthoron, rector Of
Trinity parish The bridesmaids we're Misses
rnrth and Estep, Of Baltimore, and Misses
olivia and Es,ele keech, sisters or the bride.
The ushers we're F. j. Kcech, b. 4. Bean. ].
" Estep, George A. Steele aud S. Keech
gr. William W Keech acted as best man
The bride wore a very handsome maroon vel
vet with full lace trimmings The church
was very deliberately decorated. The bride
and her maids each carried beautiful bou-
oues ofhowers The church was filled to its
utmost. After the ceremony very bounte-
Gus reception was held at Mr f. D r Beans
A second one was given on Friday night at
the brides fathers Our best wishes are ex-
,saaed the newly welded pair for a happy
and prosperous journey through life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

The New Church After many surmise,
th, day for holding Divine Service in ii.
new Episcopal Church in this village seems
to be finally settled upon. That day will he
Ash Wednesday 1t will be gratifying to the
members Of the congregation to know that
after many trials and disappointments the
church is quite completed, and that they will
have the ne,,test and prettiest little church ia
low er Maryland To Rev Mr.. Williams. the
pastor, is greatly, il not entirely due the cred
it of the new building being erectld His Ia
bors ia this behalf from the beginning have
been Of the most arduous character. Short
ness Of funds cold weather, and other innu.
merable difficulties beset his pathway from
the beginnn Z; but with all, he has earnestly
persisted in his cool work, unul his iabors
have been I'm tlly crowned with success. Ne
more beautiful testimonial than the church
itself could live through coming years to
bear testimony to his untiring de-
ton to his faith. and love for his con
gregaiion. We learn there will he small
debt due upon the building when it is com
pet.1 If this is SO, let the young people o.
ne vicitity, patrons Of the church, aul
ENDS Of The pastor get together and devils
ne plan 10 raise the needed sum and lit
thi, burden from the pastor shoulder VIII
will speak irst2 We viii heartily cooperate
in the movement, under the proper leadership
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Reduced Rates to the Inauguration

Reduced Rates to the Inauguration
via the Pennsylvania RailrOad'-lhe
Inauguration Of President.eect Cleveland on
the 4th Of March next promises to be note
worthy event 10 the history Of Washington
The citizens Of the capitol are working enef'
getically aud systematically to make the oc'
casion great success. In anticipation Of al
enormous throhg Of people, every effort is
being put forth TO provide Accommodations for
all who may come Beside the regular ho-
tells and toardiug-honses, with which the city
IS well equipped, numbers OF private families
have agreed to entertain visitors, and sleeping
quarters are being improvised in halls ana
such other buildings as are suitable. There
will doubtless be ample accommodations for
all, but those who desire to secure their lodg-
ings in advance can do so by applying TO
Colonel l.. ?. Wright, Chairman Of Committee
on Public Comfort. Preparations for all the
ceremonies are in the hands Of competent
committees and every measure calculated to
promote the comfort and pleasure Of visitors
80. ~ N'AtNANAAg iNphcA hltNA. Ahl wv 49,
fit Of the thousands Of people who will be
drawn from points aohg its lines the Penn
sylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets
to Washington from all stations on its system
at greatly reduced rates. Its facilities for
transporting passengers will be increased By
the addition Of special trains, which, with
those regularly in service, will prove sufiic-
lent for all the demands Of travel. Ne Bal
tlmore and Potomac Station, Washington, in
to which all the trains of tho Penn 3ylvania
system run, is situated on Pennsylvania Ave
nue., in full view and within two minutes
walk Of the Capitol, on the line Of march OF
the inaugural procession, and is easy Of az
cess to all the principal hotels and public
buildings, and to any portion Of the city by
horse cars, bus, OF carriage. The station is
large, the facilities tor handling incoming aud
outgoing trains and their contents are ample.
application should be made to local tick't
agents of the Pennsylvania Railroad and its
branches for full and detailed information as
to tickets aud rates
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

Not II turkey. The joke Of the se'son
was pracuced last Saturday evening at Gox,s
Station upon number Of the 'hohoys'"-
The thing was in the nature ola ralle. A
homely Wag sttlked into the bar-room at the
above named place with bag under his'arm
containing as he alleged "a big gobber' to
rattle The game was not long being made
up, aud two dollars were easily raised for the
supposed turkey Down they sat for business,
each, no doubt revolving in his own mind the
possibility Of q fine turkey for dinner next
day-Sunday. Game after game was played,
dollar after dollar Was spent in rafting the
supposed turkey until finally the landlord
after spending several dollars won it, Over
joyed with his good luck he refused 10 play
any longer, but demanded his prize. The
bag was brought out and emplied, and to his
amazemeut out rolled big owl. The land
lord cussed 4 little bit, and scratched his
head, but to no avail, the owl wouldn't turn
10 turkey, nor fretttug wouldn bring back
his lost cash. So Selling his game he good
naturally quit the society Of the 'bohoys"
muttering as he left the words of wisdom of
the wiseacre "Neyer buy pig the bag
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

A New State Treasurer O. :. =
Lane on Tuesday appointed John s r,.s. NC
Of Baltimore county, to be Treasure, 81 /. 3
land, TO ill the uhexpired term oe =
Barnes Compton, whose resignation 49,. ~ !,
feet on the 3rd Of March Mr.. Giuiny,,,a.
mission wa. forwarded wssn..,
It was Just il years ago on Tues5.v ~, !,
Compton entered upon the duties q Tr..,.
Of the State, which Office he has held con,;.
ously ever since. Mr.. Gittinps "a ~.
cessor, brings to the Office experience ana ~,
long training in monetary affairs. p,oh.t,-
no one could have been selected ubo
familiar with the finances Of the Stat. 49,.
he is. Mr. Cuttings is the head of III. hal
ing house of John S. Cuttings 4 Co NJ,
has for many years been largely eoncer,., =
State transactions. In the I.evisls,n,. !,
1882 he was chairman Of the WAYS and ".
Committee ofthe House Of Delegates. and -.
largely instrumental in shaping the policv !,
the State Treasury, afterwards 50 succes.r,1.
" carried cut in refunding the pes.,,.
loan Of over $4,000, 900 at 365 per cent i.
stead Of 6 per cent, and reducing the prinei.
pal Of the debt considerably. Mr. Git,ing.
was candidate for State Treasurer before n.
Legislature when Mr.. Compton was elected
the last term. The present appointment b,
the Governor is for the interval Of ten q,
twelve months until an election by the Legis
iature provides a successor. Mr.. Comptor
takes his seat IN Congress March AS ii,
representative Of the Fifth District Of Mar,
land Mr.. Cuttings, as State Treasurer
brings about a change in the Board Of Publ
Works, which is composed Of the Governor
the Treasurer and the Comptroller.
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S!A.NlA SlEnI

to our patrons, by the unparalleled re-
ductlon in prices for bright, fresh fash
ionable Clothing for Men and Boys
Shrewd buyers are rapidly purchas
ing the many Bargains we offer in Gar
ments of our own acknowledged superb
or make Here are few sample quo
tations:
75cts & 90 for durable, good look
ing. Mems Pants.
2 80 for Man. handsome CassimerC
Pants, dark, neat pattern, sold every
where for so.
3 90 for Mans All Wool Suits
200 for Mans Melton Overcoat,
warm and strong
30 for a Boys Melton Suit, size
I'LL.
3 80 to 5000 for largest stock Of
Mems Oversees and Newmarkets ever
seen in America.
10 90 is the uniform price for several
thousand stylish Mems Suits, all fresh
and new, many reduced from 10. OO and
IA Oh.
1900 is the figure placed on over
1000 finest Cashmere and Worsted
Suits. Every one worth 800 to 5.oO
more.
Boys suits down to 1900, s. so and
500 sizes l2-17, formerly 300 to
800 higher.
Thousands Of Bargains too numerous
to mention; must be sen to be apprecl-
and Visit
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

Newspaper Veteran.-Mr John B. Pet
long known as one Of the leading publishers
Of Catholic books and Of the Mirror. finally
severed his connection with the Baltimore
Publishing Company on Saturday. of which
he had been manager under the receyersbip
lately ordered when the concern got into en-
barrassment, Mr. Pet had been actively on.
gagged in the publishing business in Baltimore
since ls+4-oyer 40 years ago. He was the
active manager Of the Catholic Mirror since
1859, when he assumed control oft. until the
close of the late Third Plenar7 Council At
the close of the council Mr.. Piet retired from
the management Of the Mirror and from the
general management Of the business. Since
then he has devoted himself to getting ont The
handsome memorial volume Of the conncil
which has been completed and is now il the
hands Of the binder, and will be issued IN a
few days During his long career Mr. Pet
has published many important Catholic Iitur-
gical AMI devotional books He also nnhl;sb.
ed SehArfs History of Maryland, IN three
large Volumes Prot. Newell series of readers
and spoilers, now in use in the city schools;
Archbishop kenrick translation Of tho Do,,v
Bible; tue Ceremonial ofthe Catholic Church,
a standard work in the United States and
England Father Ryan poems and other yell
known works, Under his management the
AiFror became one Of the leading Catholic pa.
pers IN the United States. Mr.. piet rotires
from business now to take some needed r.st
expecting hereafter to resume as the publisher
Of subscription books.
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Painful Injury.-Nr Thomas NlDur

Painful Injury. Mr.. Thomas Milburn
residing near Hughesville, met with painful
injury a few days since by the falling of tree
upon him. Mr. Milburn was engaged haul
lug logs to the saw mill fAr Edward Swami
and while passing along the road to the mill
discovered two men cutting a tree near the
road. He called to know it it was safe to pass
by while the tree was standing, being cut
aud upon being answered that it was, proceed
ed on with his team. The advice proved I'M
fortunate, however, for so soon as Mr. Mil
burn got under the tree, it fell, killing one of
his oxen aud seriously lnjuriug the other, and
painfully though not dangerously woundine
him.
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St Valentines pAr.-s.tnrda. will

st NaIentine's DAy.-SlturdA viii De
ST Valentines Day. The custom Of sending
valentines is attributed by some writer's to ii
practice prevalent in ancient Rome during
February, When, among other ceremonies
the names Of young women were placed IN a
box, from which they were taken BY young
men as chance directed, md the girl 50 chos-
en- wa. for the ,ime being, the chooser's val
entine. Other writer's say the custom was
started for the purpose Of recalling to mind
the virtues of ST Valentine, good bishop,
who was bcheaded IN the reign Of the Empe-
ror Claudius. In early times presents Of
jewelry, gloves aud carriers we're sent as val
cntnes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13
Cleveland and Hendricks DECLARED

Elected. In accordance with the constitu-
ion. th IRE was joint session Of Congress held
in the hal. Of the House Of
representatives, on Wednesday, 81
which the electoral votes for President and
Vie, President Of the United States were pub
ieIy opened by the President of the Senate
and counted by tellers, Senators pehdleton
and Hoar and Representatives Clay and Keil-
or in the presence of both branches Of Con-
gress. As every one knew in advance, Gov
Cleveland was declared to have received 2l9
votes for President and Gov lIend icks the
same number for vice-Presdent and that
lanes G Blaine and John A. Logan received
is2 electoral votes for the same Offices This
entertainment makes them President for the
four Years commencing March next, thoush
III, fact was not officially declared. Az the
con,titutiou executes ITSELF it ia claimed that
Their. is no necessity for formal declaration,
and none was made.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13
When YOl Visit Washington Stop At The
AnERlCAN HOUSE.
Cor, Penn. Ave. & It'll St.,
Washington, D. C.

Terms, So Per Day.
The proprietors of this Houss, the oldest
established Hotel in Washington, desire to
call the attention of their patrons and the
pablic to the fact that the Heel is and has
been the headquarters for Mary lauder8 for over
half century. The American" is centrally
located in the Business portion of the city,
and within short distance of all Public
Buildings Churshes, and places of Amuse
ment.
Duffy 4 LEANYARDA, Proprietors.
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Chess Chess is the oldest game now in
use 1t WIS originally played III India, where
tradition s,ts it was invented 1000 yenrs ,go
The IndIan game, however, was much i'm
proved As it trarersed over nations II reach
ed China, and then came through Persl, 10
Europe Before the sixteenth century there
had been df,ren writers on chess, Of ahom
seven were Asi,tic.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

Traasfers.-Tue County Commissioners
will meet in tbeir Office on March Bird. 4th,
sth aud 9TH, for the purpose Of making
changes aud transfers OF property. The dis
trict. will be- taken "a regular order An
persons failing TO avail themselves Of the OPP
psrtsuity afforded ihcm on the above named
days Of changing or Transferring their proper
", will be deJarred OF that right Or the
present year. r D. M.dd CLERK
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

Notice Local Trustees would res
peetfully call the attention of Boards of loca
Trustees and all applicants for the position Z
Teacher, to the provisions Of the PHbli
School Law, Chap 8, Sec. ! and to the By
laws and Regulations Of the State Board Q
Education-Art. 5, Sec IS No perso
shall be employed, or is eligible to appoint
ment rs Teacher without having a regstere'
Certificate Of qualification from The Exanpne
Of the County in which he or she proposes e
teach or from the Principal Of the sftie Nor
tn,l School, or "A Certificate fr}sl tie stat
Board OF Education, or Il Diploma from the
State Normal School. =" In view Of several re
cent violations Of the above requirements Asi
in order TO avoid in the future nj perpegi'Y~
arising from such Noncompliance wita-Ihe:
letter and spirit Of the Law We deem it
proper 70 state our iuieXible determination
hereafter 10 order the payment ofno leoher
for that portion Of the term taught PRIOR
the Issuing Of a Certificate 10y our E1Amaer,
even should such Teacher pass successful
examination prior to the expiration Of the
Term G.. d. Mrpp.
+ 4 SA,scEa.
WM H. Gray.
CptnD,i sei0nnra Il
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PIGEON shooting. p. X wins will
II Z WELLS,
S cretsry

Pigeon Shooting. Mr.. T.. Il. Wills will
xt,e igeou aud glass ball shooting at Cox 3
Station Monday the 10th inst. Lovers OF this
spsrt clean up your guns, form your teams,
and make other necessary preparations for the
OCCASION. champagne and Wild fowl dtn-
ner vill he served At the hotel on that day
Bryantoun will come down 10 full force.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

February We have entered the second
month of the year February (which was
givenits name from the Latin word "Febru-
are, to expatlate or purify, 1t never had
more than twenty-nine days, and this only
once in four years under Numa But Angus
tus, in order to give his favorite month Au-
gust another day took it from February,
which could very well spare it, and now it is
known as the shortest month of the year
This is peculiarly unfortunate for those who
are born on the Goth Of February, sluce the,
only have birthday once in four years The
Saxons call this the sprou, month for in their
climate the buds come out There are
gimpses OF spring in February, and the GRO
Gus is sometimes tempted to show its yerdant
spears above the ground, but gloom aud chill
and rains predominant, and it ism the jol-
lest mouth Of the twelve BY long score.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

the fact that the 22nd Of February, A nation
al holiday Washingtous birthday occurs
CO Sunday this year, the Board Of School
Commissioner. have ordered that the public
SCHOOLS be closed on the Monday following
The z3rd This order will give the young folks
their usual holiday without entailing ad Ii
Iiousl loss Of time from school
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

The GapeS.-Msny poultrymen are not
snrs that the gapes are the result of the lodg-
meot Of worms in the windpipe, though there
can be no questioning the fact that at times
here are worms, which are drawn ont With a
feather It is now claimed that the disease
IN a majority ofcases, is the Group, and should
he treated as such 1t is always best how
ever 10 treat the chick for both the Group and
the cape worm, as delays are sometimes dam
cerous. As soon as signs Of gapes appear
feed the entire brood with warm mass Of
corn meal moistcned with milk or boiling wa
ter. To each pint of milk add teaspoonful
spirits Of urpentno. Mix the turpentiue
with the meal while the meal is dry Feet it
moist and warm, as stated before, and e
tb.t every chick eats If any refuse give
Them a pill Of he mixture Th,s will NJ least
prevent the spread of the gapes, and in many
cases will cure the disease but should tine re
liefnot he prompt secure the sick ones, place
them il a box, and subject them to the fumes
or = mixture Of equal parts Of ~ood-tar tur-
pentne AMI sulphur. Setthe mixture on fire
and sep the chicks in the box until nearly
sufocatel or, rather, give them the Influence
Of the fumes as long as it is safe. As so1n as
the chicks show signs of relief feed them on
soft food on clean surface, 10 every qu,rt Of
the soft feed first add gill Of Rochelle
salts
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

Rusy Place Is the Child9en's and
Raw Psrlor, S. Houover street adjoining
corner Pratt Thousands Of handsome SUITS
.sd Overro.ts Tor the rising generation from
$3.50 Up. ca. Oehm & Son,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

n,sS-At the residence Of his father Ben
s.ld. Friday, Jan. So,h, 1885, Edward the
.l5.., .on Of Cathsrinc aud JOS Murphy, ia the
7tth year Of his age.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

Rhyme and Reason: II you can not keep
quiet, because your cough makes a riot,
there's something, pray tvy it, quarter will
buy III be buick now aboutir don be With
out it, your cough, this will route it; beg
you not doubt ii; to the rid would shout
it. oh yes, YOU guess Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

Great Clearing Sale Al iie'''run ;
IA stand 4oz 7th Street, Washington, ~ =.
Look for. The old Woman In the Window
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1885-02-13

SpeeiAI Notice. The annual meeting Of
The stock holders, Of the Upper Gymont I'm
movement aud Excursion Company, to elect
trustee. and other officers for the ensuing
wear will be held at the General Office Upper
gIymont. Nd, on Wednesday, February II,
1885, al Il m.
II. h. WELLS,
s cretAry