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The National tribune., 1888-05-10
FOR THE LADIES.

"A Kansas school ua'am has introduced new
feature in her school, When OF the girls misses
word the boy who spells it gets permission to kiss
her AS result the boys are improving rapidly
Shoe and Leather Reporter.
Elizabeth of Roumanis Is IS years Of age, and
the most talented woman Of royal rank IN tbs
world. The Queen, or, az she is known il htera-
tuTe, " Carmen sylvia begins her literary work
at in the morning. She rises without disturbing
her husband, or even her maid; dresses without
assistance and, lighting lamp is soon busy with
her pen.
"A man out West hearing a woman say the Bo-
mans suffrage movement meant equal rights 20 all,
at once declared himself in favor Of it, remarking
thst he hadn't dared to call his soul his since
the day of his marriage. .-SHliisVj}ls Ga Rs1Us.
=" Are you one Of the new letter carriers? j" In
CURED the housewife. " Yes, ma 'aEn." :" Well.
just want you to give the right letters hereafter.
The last was for the next door neiZhbor. 1t
was interesting, but she made an awful time be-
cause / read it it''-HdrtfoTd Post.
- One day last week young woman travelled on
foot and alone from her home IN kingsbuTy TO the
west edge Of Wellington, distance Of about eight
miles, and back, Tor the purpose OF engaging a
minister to go 10 her residence and marry her to
the man of her choice. If she begins this way how
will she come outf We fear she viii have to do
-Wife-You'N Kill yourself smoking so much,
John. Husband-But my dear, must use the
weed; cannot stop it. Wife-Oh, very well; if
that is SO, guess shall have occasion for wesds
myself before lOBg.-As1g York Ledger.
"A Chicago woman has not spoken 20 her hus-
band for three years, and he wants divorce. II
that is not ingrRttu6s what is ?NOrt0eb Bulletin.
Some men III this world are self-made, but a
good many more wouldn't amount to anything but
for their wives and their wives not disposed 70
let them forget Il, either.-S0ngsTviile Journal,
- In court: Lawyer-Now, Mr.. Witness, tell US
come Of the peculiarties that you noticed about
this woman. Wtness-WelI for instance I have
seen her in the kitchen about her work there. She
was awkward and - Judge V. tinterrupsing the
witness)-Come, now, guess we won't go into that
sort of thing There's nothing peculiar extra
ordinary about poor housekeeping. It's a very
common thiug.-A AtodTIS Messenger,
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
HUMoR.
The Colonel vas the Boy.


At the Hoffman House, New York, the other
night Col. Tom Ochiltree gleefully told the
following story of his last visit to Washington
TO the New York Graphic: There was dinner
party at Chamberain's, and Senator Hearst OF
California. was there. AS cigars were lighted
the Senator was moved to relate an incident In
his earlier experience There had been
freshet in California, and the Senator's party
stood on the banks of a swollen stream, not
daring to cross. As they watched the rush OF
the swollen waters they were startled to behold
a man drifting down the river on broken
fence. Just opposite them the fence caught on
a snag, and the poor fellow, already almost ex-
hausted, clung feebly to his support, from which
the mighty current threatened instantly to
wash him. No help was possible from the
prOspectOrs. They had no long line with them,
and it seemed death to plunge in the river.
Suddenly lad appeared on the opposite shore
with a rope around hiswaist He tied the
other end to a stump and sprang fearlessly into
the seething torrent. After incredible strug-
giles he reached the drowning man, and the
lads companion drew him ashore. The Sena-
tors voice trembled as he told this story. A
tear ran down his cheek, and q profound hush
fell upon the jovial party. At length the SEN
ator said
Gentlemen, Pve got more money than
had then, and | give you my word OF honor
that if could find that boy I'd give him
check for $4,000"
There was murmur of approval. Not q man
doubted the Senator sincerity Col. Ochlltree
slowly arose. His eyes were cast down. His
form was as shrinking as possible. lie hesl-
tated moment and then he falteringly said:
Hearst, l ought not to mention it. But
what you have said embOldens me, old fellow.
Noble heart, your hand! was that boy
The National tribune., 1888-05-10

Highly Artistic Series OF Illustrations OF Epi
s6des Of the War.

Highly Artistic Series Of Illustrations OF Epi.
s0des Of the War.
We have received from L. Praug & Co. Bos-
ton, four of their series of war pictures, which
are now ia course of publication. This is a
series of exquisite aquarelle facsimile prints
done in the highest style of modern art from
mastery original paintings by famous Ameri-
eau artists. Each of these pictures illustrates
a memorable and dramatic episode of the war
for the Union. They are of uniform size Q7x
234) and executed in all the c0lors and with
all the spirit of the original. These pictures
constitute the first illustrations in colors ever
issued in America on this subject, and their SUI
periority over black-and- white prints in illus
trating military scenes is at once apparent, for
the flags and the uniforms of officers and men
are yividly reproduced, the fire and smoke of
battle, and all the surrounding life portrayed
in colors of nature and actual war. The series
consist Of Is pictures divided into three sets of
six each, comprising six land battles, Eastern
Division; six land battles Western Division
and six naval battles. The price of each set Of
six is $40.
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
Heaven Had No Charms.
n


Joe, the colored waiting man, came in early
one morning to make fire for Elisha Carr a
sort of evangelist who was stopping with Joe's
master. 1t was cold, and the ground covered
with snow.
Have you got religion yet, Jos2" asked Mr..
Carr.
mo, SIR"
Well, don't you want to get it9"
No, sir; l don't know as / does"
Well, you'd better want to get 1t. You'd
better want to get to heaven, where it viii be
warm, and you won't have to make fires on
cold mornings"
The idea struck Joe with force, and he
Studied over it for a while; then, looking
up with puzzled expression, he asked, "Tell
me, Mr.. Carr, is dey any white folks up dsr J"
yes"
We'll" sighed Joe, You nee'n't ter tell me,
Of dey's any white folks up dar, dat niggers
won't have ter make fires for EN-"
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
SCIENTIFIC CHAT.

The water In the great lakes Is now the lowest
It has been in 10 years. Shipping IS crippled by It,
What makes II high or low is question the experts
have not yet been able TO solve.
The attention of the French Academy Of Sci
enCes hes been drawn By n. Faye, the eminent as
tronOmer, to the apparent geological law that the
cooling Of the terrestrial crust goes more rapidly
under the sea than with a land surface. From this
he argues that the crust must thicen under oceans
at a more rapid rate as 10 give rise to swelling
up and distortion % the thinner portions Of the
crust; in other words 10 the formation Of mountain
chains.
-T The direct action Of steam at 2I2o Is sufficient
to destroy all germs in from five to fifteen minutes.
I'll 2iicaoy Of heated dry sir IS uncertain.
- Waste silk has been shown TO be the most ef
fectiye nOn-conduCtive covering for steam-pipes.
The price is high, but the demand IS very great.
The largest known flower IS tie RafIiesia, q
tive Of Sumatra. 1t measures three feet in diane
ter, weighs Is pounds and has c8lyx holding SIX
quarts The odor Is offensive.
About 80 colors now obtained from coal
tar, which have almost entirely supplanted yege-
table and animal dyes. Indigo and lOgwoOd are
the only two Of the latter class considered OF much
importance.
An electro-magnet with a carrying capacity Of
800 pounds Is attached 10 a crane 10 the Cleveland
SeelWOrks which readily picks up biilets and other
masses of iron without the aid of any other device
boy Is thus enabled TO do the work OF dozen
men.
-of SO species Of weeds described by HIr. L. II.
Pammel of st. Louis, as growing In southwestern
Wisconsin and southeastern Missouri IS are OF
European and 80 Of American origin. One-third Of
the latter class and nearly one-9ourth OF the entire
list, are composites.
oil seems 20 wear out by long-continued use,
and to lose, to extent, IT'S lubrcatIng qualities
Ii has been suggested reason for this that the
minute spherical glObule5 of which the oil Is con-
ceived to be made up become hsttened by the wear
and pressure, and do not slide and roll over each
other as easily As before
DIR. Otto Witt, a German authority, attaches
soae Importance TO a troublesome silk spinner of
India" Grcula trifenes;rata from which an ex-
csllent fiber has been obtained. This silk worm IS
extraordinarily productive, the living being sur-
In
new and remarkable source Of raw material for the
silk industry.
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
Applied Arithmetic.
buffalo ErDress.I

at will not do to be careless in your state
ments in addressing a crowd of boys as found
out to my chagrin SONG years ago" says man
who is often invited tS talk to the young 81
was visiting village school, and at the close
of the study hour all the children were marched
into the assembly room. was invited to say
a few words, and in the course Of my remarks
threw out the old chestnut about any one of you
can be President if you are determined enough
At this point was interrupted by little fell
Say, Mister how long does President hold p
Four years. / answered, wondering what was
coming Then some Of US fellows would have
to be mighty old before we got there, he re-
torted. l gave one glance at the hundred or
more laughing boys in front of me, and sat
dnYn in dispracan
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
Tested.
[COurisr.l

Yes, darling" he said, in tones of deep ten
derness, ~ would do anything to show my
love for you"
"Ah!" sighed the gentle maiden, "thaSs
what all men say when they are striving to win
a woman's heart"
Put me to the proof" he exclaimed, in wild,
passionate tones; put me to the proof, test me,
and see if 1 fail. Set me any task within the
bounds of possibility, and it shall be per-
formed"
"Ah!" she murmured, e if could only be-
lieve yOu!"
Put me to the test Say to me do this or
do that, and it shall be done"
Then l will put you to the test"
"Ah," he exclaimed, exultngly, "you shall
behold the hight, the depth, the length, the
breadth, the circumference of my love! What
is the test?"
The maiden dropped her snowy lids until the
silken lashes rested on the peach bloom of her
cheek, slight smile dimped the corners of
her mouth, and, bending over the youth who
knelt at her feet, she whispered:
Marry some other grill"
The National tribune., 1888-05-10

Gen. Burnside on the pontoons into town by
the short cut.
NV plans and signals had all been ar
ranged in good faith, and if the officer had
not misled me by saying they would cross
at once. / should most certainly have gone
as / originally proposed.
did communicate with the rebels. But
must not anticipate, except to say that the
signal practice heretofore explained was not
lost, and must be kept in mind, as it was
subsequently made Of use, as viii be shown
hereafter.
The scene of this story is of course along
the RsppahannOck, as we all know. The
season was Winter-the dreadful Winter
Of 1s62-63 The country in which we were
encamped in Winter quarters, was alter
nately changing, like the scenes on the stage,
from the snowy shroud that Winter weave
around the dying year. 10 the more dIsa
greeable mud that Virginia alone can sup
ply, to tie up everything that does not 60 on
wings.
ln addition to The innumerable other enc
mics that the poor old Army Of the Potomac
had to contend with, one Of the hardest to
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
Trouble OF Consolation.

One of the hardest things in the world is TO
condoIe with anybody in misfortune or a
bereavement fitwere not that the matter is
generally serious, great many funny stories
could be printed about the condolences people
offer TO the bereaved. But up at Sacramento
some time ago a hard-working Irishman fell
out of a fourth-story window and broke his
neck His wife was of course, in great distress.
After the funeral a neighbOr called to offer her
sympathy and coincidence. 1t was very sad
thing, indeed" Indeed it was. To die like
that--to fall out of a fourth-story window. u
AN was it as bad as that2" asked the visitor.
Sure an heard it was only third-story
Window
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
He Called a Halt.
Boston Yankee Blade.J

At recent wedding in Boston, young su-
thoress, who is still old enough to be married,
in response to some playful taunt turned to
the little eight-year-old son of friend stand
ing near:
Franz dear" said the lady, "won't you
marry me2 Do say you'll have me and I'll
write you book every year"
To everybody's surprise the little fellow con-
sidered moment, and then replied:
There are plenty of other books to read,
and there are too many men marrying women
older themselves nowadays"
The well-bred murmur of laughter that
greeted this sally was shared by the merry
young writer as the recent discussion regard
ing the matrimonial ventures of two artists
had evidently made an impression on the young
man, who proposed to stop the thing right there.
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
A Disastrous Effect.

Physicisn-How did the sedative powder
affect your wife last night, Dir. Smith,
Mr.. Smith-Disastrou5ly
Physicisn-Di -Disastrously Wasn't she able
to sleep?
Mr.. smith-sleep2 Why, the baby cried
from midnight till morning, and she slept
through it ell.
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
What Troubled the Hen.
boston PcS..l

One day the childrens grandmother. who
lives in the country, brought them hen and
chickens. They were great curiosity to the
children, who had never seen hen and her
chickens before. Charlie listened with aston
ishment to the clucking of the mother to her
brood, then, appearing to solve the mystery he
exclaimed: Old hens got the hioooughsin
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
Litera Scripta Manet.
Z NJ, ET,,.o, DnfF,,,T-.,,

Little Irene, when 20 months old, had habit
of asking strangers for cents. Her mother told
her she would punish her if she asked for any
more Next morning she went to a nsighbor's
house alone and said:
- s'pose you've got some tents, Miss Grif-
fe?"
Mrs Griffin answered, yes"
Well" Irene says, / s'pose you doing to
teep EN-, aint your"
She got the cents without asking for them
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
To yeyyous Mon

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mail you our illustrated pamphlet explaining
all about DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro. Yoitaic
Belt and Appliances, and their charming effects
upon the nervous, debilitated system, and how
they will quickly restore you to yigor. man
hood and health Ii you are thus afflicted we
will send you Belt and Appliances on trial.
FoLTAIe BEET Co., Marshall, Mseh.
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
No Time TO Lose.
TThc E,rn.h !

Gus-Where are you going, Jsck2
Jack-Up to see that pretty little widow Of
old Moneybags.
Gus-Why, the old man died only two or
three months ago.
Jack-I know it; but I saw the widow on
the avenue to-day, and she is in halfmourning.
It's time to call, Gus; it's time to call.
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
Her Sisters Letter.
fDlLlash PaYaaTaphsr.l

Wife, just received such nice letter from
sister Sue.
Husband-That sof What cOlor's her new
dress?
Wife-Here's q sample she sent.
Husbsnd-And didn't she have q new Easter
bonnet?
Wife-Yes; here's a piece Of tho trimming.
Husband-And hasn't John q new wig2
Wife-Yes; here's handful of his hair she
inclosed.
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
A Deep Distinction.
Z Ill .r.---..- 1

Little Winifred was visiting at her aunt's
and the children were very much amused by
her funny speeches.
You think you are very smart don't you 2"
one OF the boys said teasingly.
Yes, think l am; bat l know better" the
thoughtful little girl answered
The National tribune., 1888-05-10

A prominent resident of Burlington, in max
ing out his list for the Assessors, put in car
riagc horses at 800 each. The genaeman's
wife, when she looked over the list and saw
the valuation put upon the horses, said Well,
II those horses aren't worth more than that.
want new span. BarLinatoa Free P,esa.
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY
horSidly Honest.

Grocer Ito Uncle Rastus)-Where did You
buy that Goldfish, Uncle Rastus2
Uncle Rastus-On de co'ner above, sab.
Grocer-You go there and pay cash for cod
fish, aud you've owed me for ham for six
months.
Uncle Rastus-Yes, sab. dom think 'twould
be homes Mistah Smif, TO me to buy anything
mo- of 20 till rs paid up wot 1 owes-'deed
DON
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
A Chance stIll Open.

Net0 FOTk Sun.
Young Mr.. Diplomat (at Washington party
4 am so sorry, Miss Naive, that you have
been down to supper. had anticipated the
pleasure of acting as your escort.
Miss Naive-Oh, thank you, Mr.. Diplomat I;
but-er-I-have only been down once.
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
The DehOrHing Craze.
TArcOlG Record. /

aTCUtU IAtcOFu.
"What is your occupationP"
"Dehoning CATTLE"
!" DO you ever dehorn anything else besides
cattle2"
Certainly. Do you wish to have me dehorn
a flock of sheep for you2"
mo; but I'll pay you round price if you
will dehorn brass band that practices every
night only two doors away"
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
Mexican Fibre Pocket Brush

IN vest pocket Every one wants e Co brush us foua
Hats, B5unets, Clones and Polished Boots The t-i1g
for picuics, FAIRS, the ballroom etc All pleased m r
SIS pronl rsads IN enc day by the rss acut thas
tried t he Is sul az r. coming aEey- Sllp l9clz.s
for > cts, dozen, SD cts iCZeu i5o- rU-ozld.
Mention Tk- SariOual Trfpn,..-
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
In the Spring

Nearly everybody needs good medicine. The im-
puTiies which have accumulated in the blood DUNG the
cold months must be expelled when the mild days
come and the effect of bracng air s lost the body is
liable be by debility serious disease
The remarkable success achieved by Hoods SasapaIls,
and the many words of praise it has received make 1t
The National tribune., 1888-05-10
ATTENTION.

All who suffer With PILES MAJ ~ e4r-l By IN
closing 53c 70 Cours8e Geo S. Myers Carey 0l5 lr
Pot of his solid Extract Js witch Hazel
Mention The National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1888-05-10

IN PHOTOS FOR GENTS ONLY fe,.
Ky Extra Fine, sc. d0z; d1z assorted sisa.
Lovers Package I1c.; for Z5c Genuine TrlusUar-rk
Playing Cards si.01. HANSEN BROS Chi1Lzo mn
Hn SECRETS, intending one 10 5evsi01 ma
~ form loc. address Hansen Br8s Chicazo M
Mention The National Tribune.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-05-19

THE Sara Kami Quai held at the
Central Opera House on Thursday
evening, under the auspices of the
Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. M. G. A,
proved a thorough success. The
program was opened by music by the
City Band, followed by series of
costumed rotations, illustrating
Jean Ingelow's Songs of Seven.
These were very we'll rendered, and
the grouping and costuming of the
tableaux that followed, excited great
admiration from the audience. The
tableaux was followed by furlough
for refreshments, during which the
City Band played a number of selec-
tions, in their usual faultless style.
After the intermission, the program
was resumed with piano solo by
Miss Katie Matthaei, that was rem
dered in a manner worthy of her great
musical talents. A dialogue, Sup
pose," by Miss Feller and Messrs.
Darby and Staley. Violin solo by
Miss Emma Staley Recitation
partnership, by Maude Friskey and
H. Bender. Saxaphone solo, Mr.. L..
Matthaei. Recitation, "The Smack
in School" by Master Julian Baker
Baritone solo. Mr.. Clarence Darby.
Piano duett, Misses Wild and Berry.
Recitation, "The Thank-you Pray
err Miss Hettie Rodrick. Clarinet
solo, by Prof. Luscomb. The enter
tainment was closed by recitation,
"The Old Year and New with a
tableau showing the going out of the
old year and the coming in of the
new, by Messrs. Gilmore and Bur-
detta, assisted by number of young
ladies. This was one of the most
handsome and tasteful of the various
attractions of the evening. AS q
whole, the Sara Kami Quai was one
Of the most enjoyable entertainments
ever given here. A feature of the
evening was the paper head-dresses
that the gentlemen wore some of
the boys looked quite killing in a
pea-green or a strawberry red cap.
SOAPS was realized for the benefit of
the Y. M. G. A.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-05-19

THE Supreme Court decision
against a rehearing of the telephone
case settles any possibility that the
addition of Mr.. Fuller to the court
might reverse the decision already
reached, at least as far as the Draw
baugh claim-the strongest at issue
lis concerned. Without entering
into the merits of the case it is on all
accounts desirable that a decision of
the Supreme Court once made should
be without appeal even when death
intervenes to change the complexion
of the court
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-05-19
YES, PROTECTION !

Are we nation? Ifso, then why
should we look to any foreign coun-
try for advice, or why should we fol-
low after the free trade principles Of
England? Let rs look back to ante
bcllum times what was our condi-
ton then, under the free trade party?
1t only requires a passing glance.
No manufactures, no money, no
credit, no life in the nation. What
is the contrast since the party of pro-
lection principles came into power ?
4 nation rising up as it were from
the mire of free trade and slavery, to
the admiration and wonder Of the
world under the fostering hand OF
protective tariff Country men to-
dav, the Golden Club, English CAPT
talists, are proclaiming their desires
are using money and all means posi-
BILE to close your eyes and lure you
on as by a Will-o-the Wisp." BE We
not fooled. What of the juggling
Mills Bill? the passage of which
would be a direct condemnation OF
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-05-19

Do you want calico dress, ging-
ham dress, zephyr dress, sateen dress,
worsted dress, India linen dress,
pique dress, lace dress, or any kind
of a new dress this spring? If SO,
don't fail to see Emmert & Fiery S
new line. They have everything
that is new and stylish and all the
latest and most fashionable trim
mings, and at prices that no one any
where can undersell. Remember it
is no trouble for them to show their
goods, and they have one price for
all. FMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-05-19

Our carpet trade is far ahead of
that Of any former season. In fact,
our sales have far surpassed our ex-
pectations, but we have a very much
larger stock than any former year,
and we are selling them on very
short profits as we are determined to
work up big carpet trade, 50 if you
are thinking of getting carpet this
spring, you should not fail to call
and get our prices as we are conf
dent we can save you from five to
ten cents per yard.
Yours &c.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-05-19
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

TRY THIS PRoBLEM.-Put down, in
figures, the year in which you were
born, to this add then add your
age at your next birthday, provided
it comes before January LIST, or 9th
erwise your age at last birthday !;
multiply the result by 1000; from
this deduct GIL 1923; substitute for
the figures corresponding letters of
the alphabet as A for l , B for 2, c for
3, d for 4, etc. The result will give
the name by which you are popular
lY known.