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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
Col. Ingersoll,a Illness.

Col. Robert G.. Ingersoll, the famous orator,
is i'll with throat trouble and it is stated that
he cannot recover. The disease with which he
is affected resembles that which killed Gen.
Grant and is regarded by his doctors as in
curable, and they have told him so. An
operation which was performed in Philadelphia
few days ago was not successful and it is
thought he will live only as long as he can
fight the disease. His strong physique is in
his favor, he is very cheerful and as genial as
ever, but his wife says that this is for the sake
of his family, and at heart he realizes the fatal
nature of the disease
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
She Knew What It Was.
IDetroit Free Prsss.J

lDetron Free fressl
woman was trading in store on Michigan
Avenue the other day when the proprietor be-
gan shifting and shutting the air and excitedIy
inquired:
Don't you smell smoker"
"Yes."
"Lands save Us but I'm afraid the store Is
on fire, and I'm not insured. 1t smells like
pine wood"
Laws, but you men don't know nothingl"
said the woman as she calmly sat down.
That's the smell of meat burning in q kettle
back in one Of those houses. The woman has
let the water bile out. Pine wood humph :
How much a yard for that calieo?"
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Clay's Diplomacy.
1ysIV York IniepeudsuL I

lyeI1 York independently
During Mr.. Clay service in Congress he paid
a visit to an enthusiastic friend, physician in
Virginia, who was anxious for a neighbOr, a
farmer, to become acquainted with the great
statesman. 1t was arranged for them to meet.
The physician introduced them thus: "Mr.
Clay, permit me to introduce to you Mr.. -,
the best farmer in Virginia Mr.. -, permit
me to introduce to you Mr.. Clay, the greatest
lawyer in the United States" Mr.. Clay, ad-
vancing, took the hand of the farmer and said
Permit me to say. sir, that we are introduced
by the greatest doctor in the world" The
three gentlemen were then ready for delightful
social intercourse.
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Miss Anxious Suffers a Sigh.

"Here is a book mentioned in this paper en-
titled Hints on Husbandry,'" said Miss Smig-
gle. al think I'll 20 down town and buy me
a copy"
Her brother, 10 whom the remark was ad-
dressed, smiled and said nothing.
That evening at the supper table he in
quired: " Did you get the book you spoke of
to-day, Miranda?"
"Ye-es," was the somewhat reluctant reply.
"And how did you enjoy itH"
well, reckon its good enough book, but
the title is kind O. disappointin'"
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At q Seance.
rDL s.... ~

Two Bay City (Mich.) gentlemen went to s
Spiritualistic seanee, and each agreed to pay s.
if allowed to converse with departed friend
whom he could recognize. One called for the
spirit of his sister Nellie, and it came and spoke
to him. The other called for his uncle John
and was astonished at hearing his relatives
turned out that the first man never had sis
ter, and that the other mans uncle was not
daad
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Yes. He Was Abseut-HiudedI
[Londoa Truth.l I

Musical people are notoriously absent-minded,
but do not recollect any more delightful speci-
men Of mental obliviousness than the following
Telegram, sent by vocalist whose name /, of
course, suppress, to one of the witnesses Of his
marriage:
Under what name did marry my wife two
years ~ago2 You were there, and hadn't as
much 10 thick about as i had. Please wire
answer. Want 10 apply for divorce"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
The Cal,teu RuIa
lHe uOluen hule.
lJoseph 4. TorreU IN he Golden RttLe. ]

Joseph A. Torrey in the Golden Rule.I
All things whatsoever ye would that men should
do to you, do ye even so to them (atthew vii, l2
simple rule
Any fool
Can understand it.
Yet so grand 10
Wins from men Of every station
Admiration.
All receive IL,
And believe II.
But to do IL,
All, to do ii
(As view it),
l. the hardest task that ever
Any mortal may endeavor.
Pity, Lord, my woful need;
Help me match my creed with deed.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
A Rrarn nnr

At Chase, Mich, Wilson Cones house was
burned. Mrs. Cone and her baby were in the
house. The family dog ran into the building,
caught the child in its teeth and carried it out
in safety. The intelligent animal then re-
turned and located Mrs. Cone, who was lying
unconscious in one corner of the room. On
leaving the building the dog was crushed to
death BIZ falling chimney
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
CALIFORNIA; Big Trees Going.

The "big trees" of California will soon be ex-
tinct Seventeen lumber companies, owning
from 1900 to 25,0o0 acres of redwood forest
each, are waging the war of determination with
all the weapons known to the modern logging
camp. The demand for the wood is unlimited,
and all the mills are kept at work to the limit
of their capacity. The forests are large, but
the forces employed against them are swift and
irreSistihle
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
He Thoroughly Understood Those PiOus Fellows
Detroit Free Pressl

During recent session Of the Detroit Con-
ference Miami avenue lady, desiring to enter
tain some of the visiting clergymen, and having
q limited domestic establishment, visited a
caterer. whose salads are better than his Eng
lish, and engaged his aid in giving dinner
party. After receiving his advice as to the
amount of provisions necessary she turned to
60, when he said:
By the way, Mrs. -, what kind Of people
are you going to have ut your dinners"
"Clergymen," she answered.
"Pm glad you told me- madam; you'll need
twice as much salad, three times as much beef
Ia mode and lots more of everything. Them
pious fellows eats awful %
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
At Last.
IChicaao Netrs.1

An old maid of this city recently travelled
from here to Detroit and took her first ride in
a sleeping car. She was obliged to take an
upper berth. and retired early. In the middle
of the night she startled the whole car by a
series of fortissimo shrieks. The porter ran to
her assistance, and in answer to his inquiry "a
to her distress she replied that there was a man
under her bed. After 40 years of patient wait
ing her worst fears were realized.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
MaryIand,s Canning Bu,Iues..

Maryland employs 10000 persons in putting
up canned goods, an industry in which she
now leads all the States of the Union. She sup
plies 500O0,OO0 cans of oysters annually. In
Hartford County alone "a 10000 cans of toma-
toes and 100000 cans of corn are prepared
for the market every year. and one firm in
Frederick City puts up 2,590,OOO cans of corn in
q season.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04

Mm. :. Parker, 72s East Monroe street.
81 scld, H., has the discharge of Andrew
q. sawyer Private Of Capt VIM. CogswelPs in
dependent battery, IN. L. A.
j. N. Pierce, Atehison, Kan has the dis
charge Of Francis A. Curtis, Private, Co. ], LIST
Neb. Vet Cav
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and sabers the brigade was upon them.
There was short, sharp struggle, and the
enemy fell back, leaving many prisoners and
horses in our hands.
About noon the column Of Cen Gregg
toined us and the battle Of Brandy Station
was in full blast Some light batteries on
each side were putting in their work when
ever an opportunity oferedi but 1t was
rather hazardous business for battery to
unlimber near the charging columns on
either side. To write a minute history OF
the movements of the different regiments IN
that engagement would be an impossiblllty'
The entire field was changing panorama
here q brigade charging impetuOusly, there
another falling back under the fierce assault
of Stuarts horsemen. At one time Stuarts s
headquarters were in our hands for q short
time, and his escape from capture was mar
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
cATARRH CuREn.

clergyman, amer year. OF suffering from that loath
some disease, CataTrh and yany trying every lnoWn
fenea, ~ iAs founa prescription which completely
cured aud saved him from death ANY sufferer from ts
cfeaa disease sending a self addressed stunned enVel-
ope 10 Dr. Lawrence 2l2 East 9Th st. New lofk vii rs
esife the reciDt free Of change.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
Declared on.

Dumlcy-" How were the races to-day, Rob-
ins0n 2"
Robinson They were stopped by Jupiter
Pluyins."
Dumley-" You don't say SO! One Of Com
stocks men 2"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04

l-'tND 14t'ttH lIUfFttIiV fcUbI
In shaking hands with lady gentleman il
not permitted TO press her hand but If she Il
pretty he does all the same.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04

Comrade John c. Taylor No. IL Allen Place,
Hartford. Conn, will employ few comrades to
exhibit his real rar viSrs actual photographs
made at the front" from 1851 to 80. Write
TO him for particulars.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04

Over 500 new agents, located in almost every
State and Territory, have been made for Tan
silps Punch &c. Cigar during the past three
months. Live dealers are making their rent
in this wonderful cigar. Apply at once to Z.
w. Tansill & Co.. Chicago. and secure the agen-
cy for your town before it is too late
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
ANOTHER MONUMENT.
A Shaft I'm Memory OF the Dead Erected at Ma
ehiak- Ma

A Shaft In Memory OF the Dead Erected at Ma
chiKs, Me.
Thursday, the 14th inst, was . gala day In
Machas, at which time the monument trans
ferred by the Monument Society to Bradbury
Post No. Is, was dedicated. The dedicatory
services were performed under the auspices of
the Post amidst a large concourse of soldiers Of
neighboring Posts and citizens generally. The
day ended with a rousing Campfire, which was
largely attended.
The monument rests upon a foundation nine
feet square and six feet deep, formed of heavy
blocks Of split granite firmly laid in cement.
On this solid mass is the sub-base, eight feet
square, and upon this the handsomely nodded
base six by six feet. The plinth is composed of
broad ogee molding. which bears on its front
a finely polished shield in bas-relief entwined
with sprigs of oak and laurel. embematical of
strength and victory. The die is a convexo-
plane FIVE feet square and bears upon its cur
waited face the following inscription:
Erected to the Memory
of the
Soldiers and Sailors
of Machias
whose lives were given for Liberty and
their Country.
lS6l-ls65.
Under the inscription is finely carved foli-
ated band. Perched upon the corona Is an
eagle in full relief with outspread wings as il
guarding the inscription against attack from
vandalic hands. Above the corona rests the
pedestal, upon which. surmounting the whole,
stands the statue of a veteran soldier six feet
six inches high. The warrior is standing. gun
in hand, at parade rest. His bearing indicates
that he is on picket duty and wrapped in deep
meditation. The marks of hardship and ex-
posure are stamped upon his features and his
expression is one of courage and determination.
He is clad in army overcost and cape and loose
pantaloons, all Of which hang in careless but
graceful folds. The cape is thrown slightly
back over his left shoulder, exposing to view
the shank of his bayonet projecting from Its
scabbard at his side. In front near his right
hand appears cap-poueh. while beneath the
cape behind. a cartridge-box Is seen strapped to
his belt The figure is perfect in attitude, ex-
preston. dress and accouterments, and is CON-
plete in minutest detail. In its entirety the
monument is Is feet four inches high above
the foundation and is composed throughout OF
the finest and whitest HallOwell granite. The
site of the structure is Monument Park, en-
bracing %, 400 square feet, which was purchased
by the town for this purpose and is situated on
the southerly side ofCourt street short distance
above the Courthouse. The monument stands
on a slight eminence 40 feet from the street, so
that its shapely outlines are preserved at all
points of observation.
Machias has at last done justice to her patriot
sons by erecting this magnificent memorial tc
their memory and given to her citizens "a
thing of beauty and JOY forever"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
NEW YORK.

Secretary Geo. w. Farr 23l Clinton street,
Brooklyn, Of the New York State Association,
reports that since the first mention Of the asso-
citation in The NATIONAL TRIBUNE Of Sept %
he has received 9S letters from comrades in his
neighborhood who desire 20 join the associa-
tion. This is well, but not well enough. Let the
good work 30 ON. There must be several times
81 prisoners Of war in that vicinity who have
not Joined the association, but should do so at
the earliest moment. Let them report for duty
at once.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04

have met over 80 people cured of dyEpep-
STA by Hoods Ssrsaparills," says a travelling
merchant
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04

Comrade Geo. p. Kraemer. who claims he is
not fresh fish, but old sardine," SO far as
prison life goes, writes from Clarksyille, Tenn.
lie was captured on the sth of Oct, 1863, and
paroled at Savannah on the 29th of Nov, 1864
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
EX-PRISONERS OF WAR.
They Are Waking Up All Over the Country.

MAINE.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: You have
given me broader field 10 work in than had
laid out for myself had not presumed 10
form a State Association Of cx- Prisoners of War
That is rather beyond my limits, and besides
i think there is already a State Association
somewhere IL il can only be walked up. At
least i was a member Of such an association a
few years ago. What ! proposed to do was 10
try and form a County Association, and hope
all ex xprisoncrs living in Aroostook County or
Northern Penobscot will send me their address
at once, SO we can get organized before Coz
gTess meets this Winter. / hope all ex-prison-
ers everywhere will see the Importance Of or
ganizing 20 demand of Congress justice for our
selves, which has been 80 long delayed. / have
had a number Of letters from comrades residing
in other Counties ia regard 10 forming associa-
tiOns, and have advised them TO 20 10 work at
once for County organization, and then we
can wheel into line with the State Association.
All comrades living in York County, Ne,
would do well TO communicate with Comrade
o. III. Thompson, Commander Of Thompson
Post, No. s. Cornish, Me.-A. II. HUTCHINSON,
Spragues Mills, Ne.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-11-04
What He Wanted.

IChico (ClLI Enterpriss.I
nominee stepped into a Second-street sa-
loon with a crowd of friends recently to treat
them. what win you have% inquired the
barkeeper in his blandest tones. "Well," re-
piled the nominee, 81 don't know what these
other gentlemen want, but as for me, I'll take
votes"
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Comrades:-Send for my new illustrated
G. A. r. Catalogue. E. A. ARMSTRONG.
Detroit Mich
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10000 SUBSCRIBERS WANTED 60 a
BOo soc. PAPER. send a fOc, for years ty3al SAB
ssytpilea TO ths q q orLE'S JOUExAL, Esssx. csan.
Msnsion The National TribunA
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
A Resolution of Respect and Fra
fernal ESteem

At meeting of the teachers, officers.
and scholars of the Presby terian Sab
bath School at Powhatan, O., April 4th.
the following resolution was offered and
unanimously adopted.
Whereas, our Brother and SuperiD-
tendent Mr.. Peter Giffen, has accepted u
call to duties in distant part of the
county, as Superintendent of the Chill
drsn's Home, where he expects to reside
for some time. Therefore, be it
Resolved, by the teachers, officers, and
scholars of the Presbyterian Sabbath
School of Powhatan, O., that in the de-
parturs of Mr. Giffen we lose one to
whom we are deeply attached as good
citizen, consistent Christian and a
faithful Sabbath School Superintendent,
always present and faithful in his Chris.
tiau work. and under whose administra
ton our Sabbath School has greatly
prospered during the past years, that in
our regret at the necessity of separation
we feel that the Master has work for
him in his new home. Knowing them
to be worthy we commend him and his
family to the Christian fellowship of
those among whom be has chosen to
labor. feeling that our loss will be their
gain.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

MRS. ANN HALL, an aged and highly
esteemed lady. residing about three
miles south of this place, died early on
Thursday morning, April lst. from in
frmities inciden: to age. She was born
in the County Armaugh. Ireland. Octe+
Der 18th, 1900. About 1885 she came to
America with her husband, and settled
on what is known as the Mehollin farm.
in this township, residing there about a
year. when they removed to Monroe
county, and from thence after few
years to Wetzel county, W. Va.
about four miles above New Mar
tinsyille, where they lived for eleven
years. About 1869, the family located
on the farm near Glencoe, where they
have since resided. The husband pre-
ceded deceased to the tomb a number of
years, having died in 1S4S. Mss. Hail. in
early years, endured many privations.
but patiently and eourageously labored
until she was permitted to enjoy the
comforts of life in later years. surround
ed by her sons Joseph A., Robert S. and
VIM. o., who are bereft by her death
Her funeral took place on Friday, Rev.
Thes Balph officiating. Ihternent at
| Glencoe.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
Yourself and Neigh bOrs.

S W Pickering, Esq, of Columbus,
is visiting his brotherin>law, G H
Arick, east of town.
Miss Jessie Hutchinson. of Quincy,
was the guest of friends in this place
over Sunday.
MIR. james L. Carman started for
New York, Tuesday, to buy the spring
stock of notions for Z. j. Carman & Son,
East Richland, OHIO.
Mrs. w. S. Cowen, of Cincinnati,
came in on Friday on visit to the fam
lily of her mother Mrs. W. P. Frazier.
Mrs. W. j. Kelly. of Bellaire. was
the guest over Sabbath of the family of
Auditor Barrett.
Rev. w A. Williams, of New Ath-
ems. made the CHRONICLE a pleasant
call Tuesday, en- route from CenCreville,
where he had been on Sabbath holding
sacramental services in his Concord Pres
byterian church he was assisted by Rev.
Robert Alexander of this place.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08
NO OTICE TO CON TRACTORS
AUDITOR's OFFICE, BELMONT COUNTY,
ST. CLAIRsvILLE, ONO, Mar. %. 1856. {

AUDITOR's OFFICE, BELMONT CoUSrY,l
ST. CLAIRsvILLE, ONO, Mar. %, 1856. {
CEALED proposals will be received at this
- office until ~ o'clock NJ, Tuesday,
April Goth, 1886, for delivering anu
breaking lime stone of good quality on the
National Road, in Belmont county, as follows:
For the first mile, beginning at the state line in
Bridgeport, $50 rods; second, so rods; third,
30 rods: fourth, 20 rods; fifth, Is rods; sixth,
50 rods; seventh, 25 rods; eighth, 20 rods;
ninth, 10 rods; eleventh, 20 rods; twelfth,
10 rods; thirteenth, Is rods; fourteenth, IS
rods; fifteenth, 20 rods; sixteenth, Is rods;
seventeenth, 10 rods; eighteenth, Is RODS; nine>
teenth 20 rods; twentieth, 20 rods; twenty
first, 10 rods; twenty second, 20 rods; twenty
third, 20 rods; twenty fourth, 10 rods;
twenty>fifth, 20 rods; twenty-six, 20 rods;
twenty>seventh, 10 rods; twenty~eighth, 10
rods.
Said proposals will be received per mile for
delivering or breaking, separately or for both;
One>half of said stone to be delivered on or
before the first day of July, and remainder on
or before the first of September, and all TO be
broken before the first day Of October, 1886.
Stone to be so delivered as to be broken in
one ordinary string, unless otherwise ordered
by the superintendent. Stone tc be broken
to size not to exceed four ounces in weight.
All bids must be accompanied by good and
sufficient bond, guaranteeing the faithful per-
formance of said work. Board authorizes the
superintendent to retain 90 per cent of the
cos tof breaking until stone are spread. The
right to reject any or all bids is reserved. By
order of superintendent.
8 25>3t R. R. BARRETT, Auditor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-08

i THE commissioners were in session
the fore part of the week.
MRS ELIHU BRooMHALL died at her
home in Belmont. on Friday, March 26
Gov. FORAKER has designated April
so. As Arbor Day. Prepare to plant a
tree.
Tuesday-abOut 215 cases are on the
docket.
WINTER seems to find the lap of
spriBg pleasant place in which to
linger?
THE Sons of Veterans, of Bsrnesville,
cleared about $50 by their dramatic en-
tertainmsnt.
A SUBSCRIPTION is being circulated in
Belmont, with view to erecting a new
NJ. Z. church.
THOMAS STUFFEL, of near Crabapple,
this county, is gaining nOtOriety for
writing 1852 words on postal card.
MRS. R. J. GARRARD. of Bellaire, aged
20, Jripped Oh fender, Thursday, and
/ AoAlAn6B OAOhC bCl al ~ Az WV PAoNGo-
IT is understood that W J McClain
has arranged with Contractor Kane to
do the brick work on the court house.
ALEX. BLAZER, coal hauler for Jo-
seph Taylor, Bridgeport, skipped out
Saturday night. An investigation shows
he Is short about $50.
REV. JAMES 5. MOFFETT, formerly of
this vicinity, now of CeuteIview. No,
graduated at the Pittsburgh U. p. Theo-
logical Seminary last week.
THE Grocery and Feed store of James
| Osborne has been removed from Main
and Marietta streets, to the Dickey stand,
two doors east of this office.
JAMES ELRICK has brought suit
against the Warren. township school
board, for $50, balance on erecting
school house at Olivet, two years ago.
THE new township officers will quail.
fly at a meeting of the trustees on Mon
day next, and the new municipal officers
will be qualified on Monday evening.
IT is here recorded that on Tuesday
morning. April 6. 1886, there was twelve
inches of snow on the ground, it having
fallen the afternoo- and night previous.
FIFTY ACRE FARM FOR RENT, nsar
Flushing. Ohio; good land. in good CON
dtion, and sufficient buildings. Terms,
cash in advance. Call on or address. J
w. Nichols, st. Clairsville, o. IT.
j. J. WOODS, assignee of Brues &
Golfer, Wheeling has an advertisement
in this paper, telling of the great bar
gains in dry goods. sc. now being offer
ed at their store in Wheeling. Read it.
THE local elecl ions in Belmont county
on Monday contain no crumbs of cons
fort for the Democracy. Republicans in
all the townships and municipalities
faced the driving storm and voted in
favor of the old party and of better
times. The returns make Republicans
smile.
CHARLES CLARY, of Barnesville, in
February of last year was arrested for
bastardy, at the instance of Laura Gard
ner. He left for Virginia, where he
married. Last week he returned to
Barnesville, and was re arrested, and
held to court by Mayor Baker. in the
sum of $500.