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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-10-19

Writing Of the future Of Canada, CORE
suondent of "The Toronto Empire" remarks that
IL seems to him that Canadian educationists can
he of incalculablc service in shaping the destiny
of their country by holding out higher l1eal Of
life to their students than that incarnated in the
States OF course they can hold out that kind
Of ideals. 1t Is always possible to insist upon
ideals which tower above the real, no matter how
worthy the real way may be. 1t is to be hoped, by
the way, that the Canadian educationists In adj
dition to holding out sky-high ideals, will teach
their students not to call the United States the
States"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12
FARMERS INTERESTS.
Are They as JealOusly Guarded as Those OF
Other Glasses.

Are They rs jealousy GUARDED as InOse oi
Other Glasses.
Are farmers interests as jealousy
guarded in Legislative halls as other in
terests?" Manifestly not. And the
worst of it is, the farmers themselves
are to blame for it. In the first place,
they are not properly represented in
the Legislatures; that is, too few OF the
Representatives are interested directly
or Indirectly in agriculture. 1t is the
fault of the farmers themselves that
they do not select vote for and elect
men who will jealously guard their in
terests. Then again, farmers are en-
,irely too Indifferent to what is going
IN in the Legislature when it is in ses-
sion. Bills are introduced, discussed.
passed. become laws, and go into effect
before they realize what has been done.
Even the Legislatures, constituted
as they are at present with few farmer
members. would do much better ii The
farmers would interest themselves
more in looking after them. The MON
i.crs are a good deal like a lot of boy
scnt TO do some wcfS-their employe'
must net culy tell item what TO do. bn
he must 20 s.or.s Ntth them ana sec tic.
shey do It. Recently. = member Il Il
Legislature wsoas WIii " and 2HN'''
to ...l iar.li..s - s-U.I4-., ..'y -'-'' ie.ii
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12
The Thilnble In History.

Lady, did you ever take the trouble to
look up the history of the curious little
bell-shapcd indented piece of metal you
wear on your finger when sewing and
which you are contented to call your
"thimbley 1t is Dutch invention,
and was taken to England in 1895 by
one John Lofting. Its name was derived
from the words thumb and bell, being
for long time worn on that member
and called the thumbell; only within the
last $50 years has the word ''evoluted"
into thimble. All records say that the
thimble was first worn on the thumb,
but we can scarcely conceive how they
would be Of much use there. Formerly
they were made of brass and iron only,
but Of late years steel. silver. gold. horn.
ivory, celluloid and even pearl and glass
have been used in their manufacture. A
thimble owned by the Queen consort Of
Siam is shaped like a lotus, Of solid
gold, thickly studded with diamonds,
which are so arranged as to form the
lady's name and the date of her birth
and marriage. Queen Victoria has a
very valuable gold and diamond set
thimble upon which are engraved many
historical scenes from English history.
London Spectator.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12

lation they desire, was told of an amend
ment to certain law drawn up at
farmers institute, and the resolution
adopted unanimously in its favor.
"Will any Of them be on hand during
the session Of the Legislature to see it
through" he asked. 'When any other
class Of men are interested in having
a bill passed, they are on hand to look
after it."
There was probably never time
when the farmers and wage-workers Of
this country were more thoroughly
aroused to the fact that they are not OBJ
tanning their just share of the rewards
OF labor than at present. Legislation
will not cure all the ills that agriculture
is heir to, but it can do much. The
necessary legislation can be easily OBJ
tanned, If the farmers will only unite.
That is the hard part of it, to get them
to organize. Organize, and Legislatures
and Congress will listen respectfully,
and hasten to do your bidding. In our
opinion, the best plan of organization
OF farmers for the purpose of securing
whatever legislation they desire or need,
is the formation of non-partisan league
in every State. Upon its broad platform
can stand the farmers of all parties and
associations. And If a Legislature does
not heed its just demands, the league
can soon make one that will. But Or
ganization is the great necessity, the
plan is secondary. Adopt willingly the
plan that suits the majority. The nom
partisan farmers league is simply men
toned as simple and effective. Farm
and Fireside.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12

sent to its purchaser. and was sent to
the studio, but, much to my discomfort,
not unrolled. However, l recognized
Janvier's 70i,e, who entered the studio
one morning and introduced himself to
Mr.. John Marble.
He was enthusiastic over the painting
in the exhibition, only regretting that
it was purchased at the first private
view, before he had seen the collection.
He also went on to say that what at
tracted his eye to the canvas. in addi-
ton to the charming pose OF the beauti-
full model, was the exquisite work in the
dtapery of the background. This was
particularly interesting to him, as he
once owned tapestry hanging of SINH
lar design.
He then gradually turned the CONVEX
sation toward the subject OF the model
in the painting. While this talk was
going on l learned that l had again
changed owners. 1t seems Marble had
promised to give me to his cousin, Miss
Beverly Campbell, If the painting she
so kindly posed for was sold during the
first day of the exhibition; SO was now
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12
The Wisconsin Grange.

The Wisconsin State Grange, Patrons
of Husbandry. held its annual session at
Madison. Grand Master Carr, in his an
nual address, alluded to the depressed
condition of agricultural interests at the
present time. He said that the average
value Of the annual product of each
farm in the United States was only
SOL, and he believed that the
census of 1890 would show lower aver
age than that. He attributes this
bad condition of affairs to the accumu-
lation of property in the hands of the
cich. Farmers are compelled. he said,
o pay too much interest and borrow too
much money, and he explained that
a.cmers are forced to market tdeir prod
ucts at low figures owing to the machi-
lations of trusts ard cliques l!eirsistS
hat there should De more farmers -
-ca.,.C~S.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12
TWO VALENTINES.
Love, at your door young Cupid stands
And knocks for YOU to come:

Love, at your door young Cupid stands
And knocks for you to come;
The frost is in his feet and hands,
His lips with cold are numb.
Grant him admittancc sweetheart r,Ic,
And by your cheering fire
His lips shall loosen as with wine
And speak forth nv desire.
He left me not an hour ago,
And when the rascal went
Barefooted out into the snow
asked him whittier bent
Quoth he; TO her whose face is like
A garden full of flowers.
To her whose smiles like sunlight strike
Across the winter hours
No more he lid, nor need of more
Had 10 lIu Wv. | knew
His path lay straight unto your door
That face belongs 10 you.
'Godspeed' I cried, ''and give her this
When you or face shalt see;m
And on h-s lirs SCI kiss,
\ Valentine fro,a me,
-Er9nk De.lpster SheT;c~n, in Century.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12

on the wall in my new quarters, was
the familiar sketch Of myself, with the
valentine verse. OH II he only knew
the attractiveness and charm Of the two
girls whose united work was displayed
on the valentine, how much greater
would be his interest! / often longed
to tell him of them. 1t was so unusual,
nowadays, for me to receive as much
notice as they had bestowed on me that
it was not easy to forget them.
However, since leaving the old castle
was destined for sudden changes Of
scene; and before becoming really &C.
customed to Mr.. Janvier's elegant mod
ern chambers, /, together with his
other belongings, was packed, and we
learned that New York, Jacks home,
was our destination.
1t seemed he was taking every thing
with him except his valet; SO the latter,
as consolation for losing so good
situation, soothed his injured feelings
by calmly stealing the contents of one
trunk, and alas! was among the pur-
Joined property, and was turned wrong
side out and rolled so tightly that it was
impossible for me to know any thing Of
my whereabouts for some days.
The next time l saw the light the
condition of my surroundings, the quail
ity of my neighbors, the indescribable
litter of innumerable articles made me
look forward with joy for any change.
An American artist wandering into
the old curiosity shop appreciated me at
the first glance. and in a few hours l
was being packed for an ocean voyage,
and we next saw the light in New
York studio The first day after we
were all settled in our new quarters
John Marble, my new owner, gave a
reception, and what gathering of pre-
possessing people it was! won't &C
knowledge that the men were any SUI
perior to my contemporaries of two
hundred years ago, but the graceful
girls, the wonderful women, the lovely
ladies, the charming children who
thronged the studio that afternoon fair
ly made my threads thrill! And imagine
my delight on recognizing the two beau
tiful girls by whom / had been so much
admired few months previous in the
old castle! assure YOU it gave me great
qualification to see that the recognition
was mutual. ....'
soon learned that Beverly Campbell,
who had made the sketch Of me, and
Jack Marble were cousins, and Maud
was the name of her inseparable friend,
the writer of the valentine verse.
The two girls were frequent visitors
at the studio, as Miss Campbell had
agreed to pose for a painting which
Marble hoped to finish in time for the
spring exhibition; and they showed
their usual good taste in utilizing me
for background.
could see the full effect of the paint
ing in the mirror as 1t progressed.
There was Beverly in an artistically
draped robe of charming tone, gracefully
seated on pile of cushions, touching
the light guitar, making a harmonious
contrast to my rich coloring. Who could
blame the artist-though certain carp
ing critics did-for making the old
tapestry too prominent?
The work was undeniably great sue
cess. and in the spring exhibition it was
hung on the line and received flatter
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12

ing notices from the press and praise
from the public, Notwithstanding the
fact that | was pronounced ''too pro-
nounced for suitable background"
Before the first private view was over
the painting had little card stuck in
the corner marked "Sold."
was there, too, in reality, as we'll as
by proxy in the painting. Marble had
loaned me to the decorating commit
tee, and was hung in the corridor,
where, though almost concealed by hor-
rid palms and pernicious plants, could,
by looking through the doorway, see
the picture of myself and Miss Beverly.
One day it struck me there was some
thing familiar about one of the men
who was looking at our painting; he was
lost in the crowd, however, before my
curiosity was satisfied, Later he re-
turned, and for long time gazed at the
canvas. No one could wonder at this,
for it was a beautiful piece of tapestry
painting and quite did me Justice; and
Miss Beverly's figure in the foreground
undoubtedly added to the attractiveness
of the general effect.
The following day the same familiar
figure was again studying our work.
Finally l caught glance of his face.
Yes! 1t was my former owner, Jack
Janvicr!
How l longed to drop right off the
hooks and fall on his neck as he passed
near me! and how hated the stuck-up
plants for shutting me so much from
view!
Day after day Janvier came to the
gallery. and our painting absorbed most
of his attention. always knew he was
fond of me, but for such devotion as this
| was unprepared.
On one occasion they all came very
near meeting. Janvier had just turned
from the picture and passed out of the
gallery as Jack Marble, with Beverly
Campbell and her inseparable friend,
Maud, entered the opposite door. What
pleasure 1t would be, ] thought. to
bring them together and have the two
Jacks and the two fair maidens formally
presented.
= i
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12
A NEW DEAL.
Kansas Farmers Organizing for Self-PrO-
lection.

Kansas Farmers Organizing for Self-Pro-
lection.
During the past few weeks the Farm
ers' Alliance in Kansas has added to its
membership thousands of names, and
is giving the politicians no little worry
The movement already embraces ma
jority of the farmers of the State, and
the zeal for the new organization shows
no signs of abatement. In many school
districts every farmer has gone into the
order The farmers of Kansas are a
positive quantity in politics when they
90 to work in earnest, and If the pres
emit movement means any thing it means
that in future the party which promises
some substantial relief will get his
vote. And it must not end with prom
ises. With great ricks of corn piled up
on every quarter section of land begging
purchaser at fifteen cents per bushel,
the farmer knows there is something
wrong, and he has decided to go to the
ballot-box for his remedy. The mer-
chants also dread the results of the
farmers combine, for the organization
wants to buy goods at a smallerper cent.
profit The Alliance thinks that ten
per cent. is sufficient margin for the
local merchant, and contracts have been
made with some dealers to sell at that
rate of profit. Alliance stores are spring
ing up in many towns in the State, and
goods are being sold to the farmers at
the ten per cent. margin.
Trusts, corners, railroads, banks and
other corporations receive liberal
share of wOrdy assaults from the in
dignant farmer as he comments on the
present depression in the price Of farm
produce. Many of the farmers have
borrowed Eastern capital, giving mort
cages on their homes as security, and
paying ten and twelve per cent. interest
on those debts and with grain and stock
so low it seems indeed suicidal transac
ton.
All these things tended to make the
people dissatisfied, and when the Farm.
ers' Alliance began to ask for recruits
in the State they were found in great
numbers and others still knock at the
door of the organization. At the pres
ent rate Of increase the Alliance will bt
all powerful in the State soon. Before
corn planting time every school house il
the State will probably have its subor
dinate Alliance and over three-fourth
of the voting population among thu
farmers will be in possession of thu
grips, signs and pass words of the order
Politicians and otfice-seekers ar,
scared and old campaign workers fee
that a new deal is likely to be made mex
fall. Every man who has his eye on al
office takes especial pains to compliment
the farmers movement and wonder
why so good thing should have beer
delayed so long.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12

The exhibition over, the painting was
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12
A VALENTINE VAGARY.
The Tattered Tapestry's Truthful
Tradition.

rHAD5 been years
since any one ex-
cepting the aged
custodian h ad
entered the hall
of the rui Q d
castle. But | can
we'll remember
W h en- t he oil d
place was a scene
of never waning
festivities; when
the big room was
tllrOnged W / t Ii
"brave knight is
and ladyes faire."
In those times l
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12

And declare me most misguided,
Now to peak
When the summers golden glory
Made the earth divinely fair,
First dared to breathe the story
OF my secret to the air,
Longing that some sprite or spirit,
Disembodied, lurking near,
Listening might chance to hear it,
And repeat it in your ear.
With my message no befrieIdiIs
Fairy to your chamber flew,
Or should not now be sending
This to you.
Autumn's hazy skies above you
Were as brilliant as the trees,
When. at eve, heard II love YOU"
In each murmur of the breeze.
Yet could not summon courage
Could not trust my faltering tongue,
Musing how could maid of her age
Care for one no longer young!'
So the gracious autumn ended
With its south winds blowing bland,
And the winter-time descended
On the land.
With the new year confided
To myself that I'd be bold;
10! month away has glided-
Left the secret still untold!
Still untold-but nay, you know 1t,
Dear, at last (perchance did them,
And, no doubt. you think a poet
Should WOO better with his pen.
Yet unless you wish to see my
Sun Of life in snre decline,
You will promise, love, to be my
Valentine!
Clinton Scotland. in Town Topics.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12
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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-02-12
10 FLORENCE.
A Valentine.

CARCE ! dare to tell
you, Florence,
OF the secret that I
hold,
Lest you, with q fine alb
horrence,
Saying ! am over bold,
Toss your queenly head
and pout your
Pretty scarlet lips in
scorn;
But I've dreamed so
much about your
Loving ways bot h
night and morn,
That at last I have de.
cided,
Though you think me
sadly weak,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-02-01
OBITUARY.
John ID. SMITH.

Come near ere yet the dust
Soil the bright paeness of the settled brow,
Look on your brother; and embrace him now
In still and solemn trust
Come near! once more let kindred lips be
pressed
On his cold cheek then bear him to his rest /.
Look yet on this young face!
What shall the beauty, from amongst us
gone,
Leave of its image even where most it shonc,
Gardening its hearth and race?
Dim grows the semblance on man heart
impress d
Come near, and bear the beautiful to rest
We weep, and it is well.
For tears befit earth's partings Yesterday
Song was upon the lips of this pale clay,
And sunshine seem d to dwell
Where er he moved-the welcome and the
bless'd-
Now gaze and bear the silent unto rest
Look yet on him whose eye
Meets yours no more: i'll sadness or IN mlrth :
Was he not fair amidst the sons of earth,
The beings born to die?
But not where death has power may love be
blessed
Come near and bear We the beloved to rest
How may the mothers heart
Dwell on her son, and dare 10 hope again?
The Spring rich promise hath been given III
vain,
The lovely must depart
Is he not gone, our brightest and our best?
Come near, and bear the early called to rest :,
Look on him is he laid
TO sumber from the harvest or the chase?
Too still and sad the smile upon ms face;
Yet that, even that must fade.
Death holds not long unchanged his farcst
guest -
Come near! and bear the mortal to his rest
His voice of mirth has ceased
Amidst the vineyards there Is left no place
For him whose dust receives your vain en-
brace
At the gay bridal feast
Earth must take earth to mouldcr on her
breast.
Come near weep Ger him bear him to his
rest
Yet mourn we not as they
Whose spirits light is quenched--tur him
the past
Is sealed. He may not fall, he may not cast
His birthright's hope away
All is not here Of our beloved and blessed
Leave we the sleeper with his God to rest !,
MAMIE STEWART.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-02-01
Neyerslip Horseshoe

with its removable steel-centred and
SelEShaI'pening Call<S.
fyou have your horse shod with these
Shoes you will save time, money and the
horses feet, as the Calks, being m.t-StoIpc,t-
ing, remain sharp until entirely worn out,
and, with the NENERSLIr WRENCH. you
can, in few minutes, put in Il new set of
Calks while your horse is standing i'll the
barn.
The principal advantages Of this Shoe are
/. 1t never slips in any direction.
. 1t saves horses from sprains and bruises
which they constantly receive from insecure
footing.
3. Ii greatly lessons the danger from calking.
/. 1t saves the time of both horses and own
ers, as the urscrewing of old and replacing
with new Calks is the work Of only few
moments.
Senu for full descriptive circulars and price
lists, or apply to
FRANK c. BEAII. Agent,
The Hardware and Stove Man,
Nov % Frostburg, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-02-01
COUNTY NE VS..
Death of III. j. Kenah.-Tbe sad

Death Of H. j. Kenah.-The sad in
telligence of the sudden death of II. J,
Keuah, at his home in Mount Saw
age, reached Frostburg Sunday
evening few minutes after it oc-
Cured. A locomotive was sent up
for G.. f. Nickel, the undertaken, who
FASTENED down and took charge OF
the remains, Mr.. Kenah died OF
apoplexy. He was about 63 years of
age. For many years master OF trans
portation on the Cumberland and
Pennsylvania railroad he was one OF
of its most efficient and popular Of
ficials. This corporation will miss
him very greatly. The funeral, held
Wednesday, was largely attended,
especially by the Masonic Order from
all over the county. The funeral Of
ferings were numerous and magnlfi-
cent, all attesting the high regard IN
which he was held by all who knew
him. Among the active pallbearers
from Frostburg were Bernard Stern,
f. G.. Beall and Davisson Armstrong !;
honorary-Owen Hitchins and B. S.
Randolph. Rev. A. c.. Haverstick as
sisted Rev. j. w. Mott in the conduct
of the funeral services. A clever,
genial, generous man, those who
enjoyed his companionship will miss
HIM for years to come.
Personai.-Prof. J. E. j. Buckley,
late principal of Frostburg public
school, No. |, is now first assistant at
Castle school, Homecoming. With
Perdew and Buckley manning the
Castle" the pupils down there are in
great luck.
j. r. Anderson has been appointed
Notary Public for Homecoming.
Appointn,ent.- Harris, Of
Barton, has been appointed railway
postal messenger on the Baltimore and
Winchester route. He is regarded as
a worthy and capable man.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-02-01
FOR SALE.

1f7:s A HOUSE AND LOT ON Main street,
NHiii Frostburg. occupied by Henry Dom
A!ll dera, Inquire of
JOHN WAMBACH or
Aug 3 JOHN NOGTMAN
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1890-02-01
GENERAL ITEMS.

Deahs.-W. |. Hartzell, son Of Mrs.
Annie Hartzell, of Frostburg, died in
Nashville, Tenn, last Sunday of a
complication of diseases, aged about
10 years. One child, son, survives.
The remains were inferred in Nash
vile Tuesday.
Mrs. Julia A. burst, aged 81 years,
wife of Michael burst, died at her
home, near Johnson's, in Garrett coun
ty, Monday. The funeral took X lace
Wednesday and was very largely at
tended. Rev. l.. R. hardwood, Of
Frostburg, OBLIGATED.
urndtistic,-Among the model
ne,ospapers OF the country the Wash
ington STIR is second to none. At the
seat of government, its sources Of in
formation are innumerable, and its
facilities for obtaining news are natur-
ally unexcelled by any. In an editor
ial sense it is bright, able or pungent,
as the subject may require. Much Of
the news 1t contains reaches the JOUR-
NAL ten hours in advance Of the morn
ing daiies. 1t ought to be a popular
paper in this region.
Brevities.---It is proposed to change
the name of the Meyersdale Commer-
ciaL's Pocahontas and Sandpatch rail
roadito the McGinty trunk line.
The Pocahontas (Pa) Weadlght, or
gan of the Meyersdale Pa.) Commercials
Sand Patch and Pocahontas trunk line,
of news:
w. O. MissngIink was kicked on the hand
by a dead hog the first of the week, and has
been bowling cripple ever since.