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THE VETERANS oALENpAR.

The Veterans Calendar for 1889 is now
ready for sending out. 1t is gotten up in
the same shape which proved so attractive
in the calendars of 18s8-that is, with all the
days of the month indicated by the corps
badges printed in the various colors, used
during the war, with beautiful representa-
tons in colors of the badges of the GAR,
W.R.C., Sons of Veterans, and the various
army societies. Sent carefully packed in
pasteboard tube on receipt of 25 cents.
Notice.. P. Bracket has transferred all
his rights in the Veterans Calendar to The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

THE passage by the Senate, by the decis-
i've vote of 40 to 8, of the resolution affirm
ing that no foreign power will be allowed to
acquire any influence in the Isthmus of
Darien is an eminenay proper step. 1t
places our Government right upon the
record, and gives fair warning to all Nations.
The control of the isthmus at all times is
very necessary to our interests and our dig
nifty, and we cannot tolerate anything that
may even remotely endanger that control.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
THE GREAT LUNAR ECLIPSE.

We take pleasure in presenting an adj
mirable account of the great lunar eclipse
next Wednesday, by Lieut.. Winterhalter,
of the q. S. Naval Observatory, and an ac-
complished astronomer. A special feature
of the account is the carefully worked out
calculation of the precise time of occurrence
for so different places in the United States,
which viii be of great interest and value to
our readers.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
MIR. OARPENTER's LETTERS.

Mr.. Frank G. Carpenter is probably some
where in the interior of China, out of reach
of the mails, which will account for the tenn
porary cessation of his letters. We are ex-
pecting letters by every Asiatic steamer,
and hope to receive one in time for the next
issue of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
PROCEEDINGS

OF THE
Society for the Encouragement of Working Between
Meals.
Oldest CkairhOlder "AII the chairs full, gen
tlemen?"
"All full, Your Indoleucep
Oldest ChairhOlder: "All the sitters full too?'
Reasonably so, Your Incidence"
Oldest CbairhOlder: "Then let Us have the
opening chorus All sing.
would not work In the Winter.
When the freezing blizzard blows
An every wind IS a tinter
OF my brightly blooming nose.
would not work in the springtims,
When the days getting hot,
When every hour IS q drink-tlme,
And book beer foanis in the pot
would not work in the Summer,
When the of fire is made,
And even the tireless plumber
Laziiy Tolls in the shade.
Nor would work in September
In the pleasant days Of Fan,
Bright October, brisk November
In short, would not work at all.
Oldest Ckdirholder: Very we'll sung, indeed,
for men who are constitutionally tired"
Beat: Speaking of being tired, it's strange,
isn't it, that horse will gountil tired. wagon
wheel only after it's tired lady when she's
attired, an officer when he's retired"
o. c.: " Very fair for an opener"
Parsrips Which gives man the worst kind
of big-head-six hot whiskeys at midnight or
an appointment from civil life as Chief of
Division ?"
al: q" Too hard for US ask US something
easier"
Taguas That reminds me of talk over
heard between practical politician and an
anxious but green young man."
so you want that clerkship bad, do you 4"
said the politician.
"Awfully," answered the young fellow.
Got any infuence?"
"No, don't know a soul except the Com
missioner of the Bureau. He's a very distant
relation"
distant relation!" said the politician.
"Great Gen. Jackson, young fellow; the first
thing you've got to learn in Washington is
that no man who is Commissioner of Bureau
must be allowed TO be distant relation"
Marrogfat Peas: q saw a Southerner come
up to policeman on Pennsylvania avenue
last night.
"'ofish'r,' says he; Queer way you have
here o putting two lamp-posts right togezzcr
Watts idee?'
80 Wot You talkin' Off said the policeman.
Amt two lamp-pOsts together nowhere.
''Aint2' said the Southerner, steadying
himself by catching hold of the lamp-pOst
Wat are you talking of? Amt these two to-
gezzer2'
Nav; there's only one there, said the po-
liceman. You're full; you see double.'
"'Sho 1 am; sho I am said the man.
Your Wash'n'tn nose paint ketches me in
'zachly shame spot ez our Georgy pine-top does.
Sho long, ole feller.'
At this point newly-elected Congressman
entered, who looked as if he contemplated
"setting 'em up for the crowd" and the club
adjourned informally.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE 10 the only
champion the soldiers hare among TIE great pa
M II
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
THEN AND NOW.

When the veterans began helping pay the
National Debt, upon their return home in
1865, the interest on it amounted to $4.99
per annum for every man, woman and child
in the United States This meant $24.95 for
every family of five. Really it meant about
double that for those who paid it; since the
people in the rebellious States paid an insig-
nificant portion, and the great bulk of the
payment fell upon the people of the North.
In 10 years the debt was SO reduced that
the interest charge was reduced to $2.10 in
1876, and last year it was 68 cents. Why
cannot the 6OOOO,OOO people now in the
United States do one-tenth as well as the
25,O00,000 people in the North did in the
decade following the war, and wipe out the
last vestige of the public debt.
Do not tinker aoith the revenues Pay the
Nations debts.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
THE CAPTURED BANNER.
BY. c. ma1NN, WASHINGTON, D. c.
Dedicated to Sam. McDonGEd.)

dedicated 10 sam D3cDONutd.l
I sing the song of the captured flag
A ballad of fame and glory,
The banner whose bearer nc or did lag
IT'S the one for song and story.
And I'll tell you now, though care not how,
Nor when, nor yet of the fight the manner,
On center or flank twas in front rank,
1t became a captured BANNER.
And sing its song with ringing refrain.
And worship its folds so tatered,
It's laurels were gained in the rush amain,
Though its brave defenders were scattered.
And III tell you now, though / care not how,
Nor when, nor yet of the fight the manner,
On center or flank, twas in front rank.
1t became captured banner.
Ali well you remember it, boys. Look backi
To the day twas lost or won,
Ahead and aloft. as the rifles crack.
You see it up there where thickest IS the fun
And tell you now, while care not how,
Nor when, nor yet of the fight the manner,
On center or flank, twas in front rank,
1t became captured banner.
So here's to the dear old captured flag,
And a health to its valiant eaptors.
With seams and gashes, a silken rag,
But a theme that the soul enraptures.
And I'll tell you now, while care not how,
Nor when, nor yet of the fight the manner,
On center or flank, twas in front rank.
1t became captured banner.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is the on
champion the soldiers haze among the great p,
pers ofthe country. The best nag to help a
veteraas IS By getting 1t more Subscribers.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
THRILLING STORIES.
Adventures by Land
and Sea.
BY LIEUT. MASON a. sHUFELT, U. S. NAVY

We have secured from Lieut Mason A. Sbu-
felt, Of the United States Navy, q series Of
brilliantlg-wrilten stories, Of most fascinating
character, filed with admirable descriptions Of
men aud places in various parts Of the globe
These, besides being admirably written
are absolutely true to life. as they
are the product Of Lieut.. Shufelts own
experiences and observations during his
unusual career Of activity and exploration.
Lieut. ShufeIt viii be remembered as the OIL
Ger who crowned his exploits by trip across
the great island Of Madagascar, being the first
white man who ever made the voyage. His
account Of that journey is one Of the classics
Of travel and exploration.
The stories viii begin in a few weeks.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

depends upon the choice he makes Of his
friends.
A good-natured Spaniel overlook a surly
Mastif, as he was travelling upon the high
road. Tray, although an entire stranger to
Tiger, very civilly accosted him; and if it
would be no interruption, be said, he shoud be
glad to bear him company on his way. Tiger,
who happened not to be altogether in so growl-
ing q mood as usual, accepted the proposal
and they very amicably pursued their journey
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

together. In the midst of their conversation,
they arrived at the next village. where Tiger
began to display his malignant disposition. by
an unprovoked attack upon every dog he met.
The villagers Immediately sailed forth with
great Indignation, to rescue their respective
favorites; aud falling upon our two friends,
without distinction or mercy, poor Tray was
most cruelty treated for no other reason, but
his being found in bad COMPANY.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

prove addle. and what may be destroyed by
vermin, will produce at least two hundred and
fifty chickens. The chickens will be fit to carry
to market about Christmas, when poultry al
ways bears good price; so that by May day l
cannot fail of having money enough to pur-
chase new gown. Green-let me consider
yes, green becomes my complexion best, and
green it shall be- In this dress will go to the
fair, where all the young fellows will strive to
have me for partner but shall perhaps re-
fuse every one of them, and with an air of dis
dain, toss from them. Transported with this
triumphant thought, she could not 'forbear act
ing with her head what thus passed in her
Imagination, when down came the pail of milk,
and with it all her Imaginary happiness.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

AN election for Mayor was held in Wind
sor, in Canada, opposite Detroit, last Mon
day, which was of unusual significance. One
of the candidates ran upon aplatform favor
ing annexation to the United States and
after an exciting contest was only defeated
by SO votes. This is very encouraging to the
annexationists.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

THE House Committee on Invalid PEN
sions decided last Monday to report favor
ably bill proposing to increase the rate of
pension for total disability to perform man
ual labor from $50 (the present rate) to $50
per month; for loss of an arm below the
elbow, from $50 to $36; for loss of an arm
above the elbow, from $50 to $42, and for
loss of an arm at the shoulder, from S45 to
$50.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
BALTIMORE:
PUBLISHED BY CUSHING AND JEWETT
No. North Howard Street.
1805

1919.
What throng of memories of early school
days troop into the minds of all at the mention
of " Webster's Spelling Book" The majority
of the young men who put down the rebellion,
and the women who afterwards became their
wives, gained, in anguish and tears their first
FudimentS of education from its we'll thumbed
pages. Their fathers and mothers grand
fathers and grandmothers, had done 80 before
them. Though even before the war it was
being superseded in some parts of the country
by other spelling-b books, published by pushing
firms, it still retains its time-honOred place in
the estimation of many educators, and its sale
is a source of great profit to its publishers.
The copy which lies before US was dated in
1925, and even then it boosted of a total sale Of
more than fUe million copies. Since then its
sales have run up to more than 10 times that.
The copy before US is substantially bound in
leather, and is in good state of preservation,
though it has undoubtedly served as a guido
for several generations of wee feet through
the intricate and weary paths of the alphabet
words of one syllable" up to those awful
stumbling blocks in the road to knowledge,
words of five syllables, accented on the first
and third" Who that has bent his childish
eyes over its pages will forget his glad pride
when he successfully passed easy words of one
syllable" and got over to baker,? Nothing
in after life unless the bushiug consent of the
elect of his heart to be his, ever filed his soul
quite so full of joy.
But the most interesting part of the book
are the quaint coarse wo0d-cuts, which Illus
trate the moral stories i'll the back part of the
book There is where the progress of to-day
is most evident No better system of teaching,
spelling and pronunciation has been devised
than is contained in this book, and it can be
confidently placed alongside the best found in
our schools of to-day; but there has been a
wonderful progress in the art of illustration.
We reproduce some of the pictures and the
stories they illustrate, for the sake of the men,
cries they will awaken in the minds of men
and women who laid the book down for the
last time scores of years ago.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

THE most probable cabinet information
up to date is that Gen. Harrison has not
actually decided upon single member
that he is carefully considering large list
of names, and weighing all the reasons, pro
and con, relating to each one of them.
When he finally decides, the wisdom of his
choice will be approved by the whole coun-
try
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
OUR NEW WATCH.

Attention is invited to the advertisement Of
cur new premium watch ia another column.
This is superior timepiece in every way to
anything that has heretofore been offered as a
premium by any paper. Its works and Its case
are Of the highest class. and cannot fail to give
satisfaction. We viii send one watch for every
10 subscribers, and We have such confidence in
1t that i, upon examination, the watch does not
prove satisfactory, it may be returned and we
viii refund the money. This is an unprece-
dented opportunity TO obtain a first-class
watch. and VIC hope our subscribers viii avail
themselves Of it. But little effort is required
10 raise club Of is subscribers. Any active
boy or young man can Go it in a short time.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
The Country Maid and her MIR pail.

iHe Country AIatU alu N5T NJ tIN paIt'
WHEN men suffer their imagination to
amuse them, with the prospect of distant and
uncertain improvements of their condition,
they frequently sustain real losses, by their in
attention to those affairs in which they are i'm
mediately concerned.
A country Maid was walking very deliber-
atey with pail of milk upon her head, when
she fell into the following train of reflections
The money for which l shall sell this milk, will
enable me to increase my stock of eggs to three
hundred. These eggs allowing for what may
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

HaUe yoa asked all yOar acquaintance to
Subscribe for THE M TIONAL TRIBUNE9
JnOt. do 50 at once, to give the paper more
pOloer IN championiag the cause Of the Ueteraas
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

1t is a duty yoa ope to your comrades to get at
least one neU subscriber for THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
FABLE ]


y UIe DUY UNI St0te 11PpI65'
AN old man found rude boy upon one Of
his trees stealing Apples, and desired him to
come down; but the young Sauce-box told him
plainly he would not. Won't you? said the
old Man, then l will fetch you down so he
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i ADLL ' II,
The Ttpo Doas.

HASTY and ineonsiderate connections are
generally attended with great disadvantages;
and much of every mans good or ill-fortune,
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pulled up some tufts of Grass, and threw at
him; but this only made the Youngster laugh,
to think the old Man should pretend to beat
him down from the tree with grass only.
Well, well, said the old Man, if neither
words nor grass, will do, l must try what vir
tue there is in stones so the old Man pelted
him heartily with stones, which soon made
the young Chap hasten down from the tree and
beg the old Mans pardon.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is the only
champion the soldiers hare among The great pa
pers Of the country. The best '0ay to help al
UeteTans is By getting ii more Subscribers.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
MORAL.
FABTF TT.

If good cords and gentle means iOiH not reclaim
tie wicked, they must be dealt nth IN more severe
ggt,,0er
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

THE LOGAN MONUMENT FUND.
The following additions to the Logan
Monument Fund have been received since
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
TEMPERATURES.
PRECIPITATION.

kain or snow has been reported from every
State and Territory except Colorado. Arizona
and Utah. The heaviest lover one inch in "a
hours was reported from Texas, Georgia, Flor
lda, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, North
Carolina and Virginia. The maximum amounb
IN p hours ass iHchcs fell at TitusviIle Fla,
on the Eth
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
EXISTING C0vDrrroVs

A lo'0 is entering the United States oven
Montana, and another is leaving over Vir1
gina and Maryland. Generally clear and fsif
weather, except along the Atlantic Coast and
in the Northwest.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
From the following members Of q. 5.
so. J. N. Baird Post. No. e. Verona.

Ltb..-...
J. A. Aukrum, Nevada, O.................,......
John Thomas, williamsburg. Kan
4. II. Hughes Saxons River. VI. -.-..
VIM. F. Butler Post, No 4S5, Camden, Ind.
Riverside Post, 40. us, Riverside Call.
a. r. HurIbut Post. No co, st. Adams, Vt.
Russell Post, No. 90 SkOwheEan, Me-.
A. J. Hubbard Post, No. rs, Herman,
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THE
THE
MEpTNAN
BY NOAH WEBSTER, ESQ.
srEREorYrED ny c. \. BALDWIN,

THE REVISED IMPRESSION, WITH THE LATEST
CORRECTIONS.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10
WINDS.

Heavy and destructive winds we're renorted
from New York, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylva-
ma Massachusetts,, Connecticut and Montana.
The highest velocity go miles per hour occur
red at Block Island, Mass on the 9Th.
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

sTrssO AZ ms vssoros posT 0sFos a ssOo1O Oss s'ra
The National tribune., 1889-01-10

The maximum rise (55 inchesl occurred AZ
Augusta, Ga, on the 9TH, and the maximum
1aiI "a nchesJ occurred in Arkansas at Fort
smith on the 5lst and at Little Rock on ths
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-27

nEnny man win sacrifice TIE comforl
81 his household ia The same way ahal
the sinner loses heaYen- by procrasllna
sion.
sOh. says some one. = believe when
/ 20 out Of this world the Lord will TAKE
care 81 my family. That is-EEe pro.
vides for them through public charity
As for myself. II would rather have tie
Lord provide fcr my family il : private
house. and through my own industry
and fallhfulness.
is there any thing more pitlable than
: woman deIlcately brought up. and On
her marriage day BY an indulgenk parent
given q q man 20 whom she Ii the chief
10y and pride of life until the moment 81
bis death. and then that same woman
going out with helpless children 81 hez
back 20 struggle for bread IN world
where brRwny muscle and ruggedness Of
soul are necessary
The Endowment Bonds OF the Nation
Ell secure you an investment, 3 saving
fund. . collateral upon which you may
borrow money, AZ an insurance In case OF
death. You have an investment and the
use Of your capital at the same time.
EDWARD HEwKs,
Special Agent
We refer to this paper, stwtf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-27

At the caucus meeting Of the democrat.
ic members Of the City Council held last
night at the Council Chamber, Mr.. Edgar
Hutton, City Commissioner was felly ex
honorated Of all charges preferred against
him. OF using abusive language towards 9
certain aldcrman-the majority of the
Board taking more sensible view Of the
matter. and looking upon Il as personal
affair il which the Board had no right "a
meddle. No action was taken In regard
to the Chief Of Police. It Is generally
conceded that the present Chief, AIR. Mar.
tin, will be retained, when the Board
comes to vete upon the question In open
Council on Monday night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-27

II Is pleasing to note the fact that many
Of the citizens Of Annapolis with their
families are Going out of town on a short
vacation. FOOLISH indeed, Is the man
@ho imaeines that Il Is his duty to labor
from one years end 70 the other without
q rest. Such short summer excursions as
are taken by many Of our people. are not
expensive, and they are most beneficial TO
those who enjoy them. 1t Is wise man
who has care for his health aud that Of
bis family. aud health is not better preserv-
ed than by short vacation during the
warm weather.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-27


Thirty four teachers presented them.
selves before The Examiner this morning
for examination for teachers certificates.
The examioasion was held Ia the Female
Department ofthe Public School build
Ing o. Green street. There were SIX ap-
plicanta for the vacant scholarship et
Western Maryland College, and four up.
pllcants for the vacant scholarship q the
State Normal School. Two applied for
first grade certificates Miss Mary r.
Chew and Nellie Woods, both old and
experienced teachers. The examination IN
cluded photography arithmetic, geography
history. EAglish grammar, geometry.
physiology, and also In the principles aud
methods oE theory aud practice OF teach.
Ing AL applicants are required 90 make
"A average Of 10 per cent. Ia all studies,
with . general average OF 50 per cent. Ii
the ilrst grade and 20 per cent. Ia second
grade. 10 order 10 pass. Those examined
for first grade certificates include, in ad.
dilion 60 the above studies Algebra, Phil
osophy, and bookkeeping. On Monday.
At the same hour and place. the examina-
ton OF coloFed teachers will take place.
Among those who took the examination
Ia the Male and Female Departments Of
the public schools Of this city, were !:
Miss Redmond, Miss Pindell. Miss Medley,
Miss Carter, Miss Tate, Miss Camden and
Miss Pindell. Two Of the teachers Miss
Brady and Miss Rlordan-- being absent.
will take the examination Ia August,
when 9 special examination will be given
for those who could not attend.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-27
Personal Ment,on.

Mrs Hammill, of Baltimore, who has
eeen visiting relatives on College Avenue,
has returned home.
Nj. J. G. Bishop. gave quite q pleasant
entertainment at his residence on Church
Oscle on Thursday evening Hast In honor
" Ine visitors to the city.
!, The Rev. George r. Savage will be In
ns clly on the Goth inst.
!, " Sluthgate viii leave on his vaca.
Won On Monday next.
\: alss Annie CAN'T, Of this city, Is rustica.
'as q Emory Grove camp ground.
y Y, Geo, I. Feldmeyer and Jno. II.
FISHERMAN returned last night from few
s'Is "Trip to Frederick.
Lieut. Albert Ross. U. S. n, well.
~ osO !, 10 this city. has been ordered to
: lieut. lieut. Austin NJ. Knight, Of The q. S.
= Nnlcago, Is on weeks leaYe.
R. MS Neitie Jones and Miss Craig. Of
Cathedral street. -sss !. :
Cape May. : as s''S =
nom his vacation. - ~ 80 = ]
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-27
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