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The National tribune., 1891-01-01
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One Of the most notable events connected
with the manufacture OF iron during these
years was the making 81 the great iron chain
which in l71- was stretched across the Hudson
River al West Point % prevent the passage %
British vessels. LOSING, iu his Field Book OF
the Revolution, gives a very interesting ac-
count Of this work Of which we can quote only
the leading facts, The iron Of which this
chain was constructed was wrought from orc
OF equal parts from the Sterling and Long
mines in Orange County. The chain was
manufactured by Peter Townsend, Of Chester.
az the Sterling Iron Works I'D The same county.
which were situated about % miles bAk OF
West Point The chain was completed abgut
the middle Of April I've, and on The lst OF
May u was stretched across the river aud
secured. IL was fixed 10 huge blocks on cach
shore, and under cover Of batteries on both
sides OF the river" il Is bu0yod up,H
says Dr. Ihacher, writing in l750, "by very
large logs Of about IG feet long, pointed NJ tic
ends, 10 lessen their opposition 10 the force Q!
the current 81 hood aud cbl tide. The logs are
placed 40 short distances from each other. The
chain carried over them, and made fast 10 each
by staples. There are also number Of auch.
Ors dropped at proper distances. with cables
made fast 20 the chain 20 give ID greater stabil
ity." The total weight OF this chain was l8C
tons. blr Losing visited West Point ia 1913
and saw portion OF this famous chain, aud ht
tells us that there are j. links two clevisc,
and portion Of a link remaining. The links
arc made Of iron bars two aud a half inche,
square, aud average ia length a little over two
feet and weigh about 100 pounds each.p
The National tribune., 1891-01-01

itopbtAf iHtttHct MDHNtWI
Neither differences Of organization In ami
mails nor IN the constitution Of the poisonous
substance generally afford any clew for inter.
prcting an exceptional want OF effect Upac.
eountable is the immunity Of rabbits against
bciiadonua leaves lAtrOpa beladonna deadly
ngltshade). You may feed them with bella
donna for weeks without Observing the least
toxic symptoms. The meat Of such animals
however proves poisonous 10 any one who eats
ID, producing the same symptoms rs the plant
Pigeons and various other hcrbiV0ra are also to
some degree safe from the effects Of this poison
while Ia warm biO0dCd caruivora il causes pa
ralysis sud asplvXia. in frogs the effect Is a
/ different one consisting Of spasms. The
meat OF goats which had fed on hcmlock
has sometimes UCCasOncd poisonous effects.
Chickens are nearly hardy against nux y0m-
lea and the extremely dangerous nlkaloid,
gtrychninc, contained in d. while in the smalle
amount IL is fatal poison 10 rodents. More
remarkable yet ln this respect is the immunity
Of Ch0.oepR Ugfallui q kind Of sloth, living
on the island Of Ccyl0n which, when given 10
drains Of strychnine, was not much affected.
! Pigeons arc possessed Of high immunity from
morphine the chief allyal0id Of opium as well
as from beiladonua. Eight grains were re-
7 CURED 20 Kill pigeon not much less than the
mortal dose for a man. Cats are extremely
sensitive 10 fox-gloyc Dig.tdis Viupurea1 which.
on the contrary, may be- given 20 rabbits and
various birds in pretty large doses.
The National tribune., 1891-01-01
What Can He Dol

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: A recent
number Of your paper contained a communi-
cation from DR. o. J. Lyon, of this place, urg-
ing that none but Army Surgeons be appointed
on Examining Boards for Pensions II such a
person as he names failsto procure the iudorse-
mcnt Of his Congressman, fellow citizens army
comrades or the Post 10 which he belongs and
the other members Of the board who are old
soldiers, say they would not serve on a board
with him, what is 30 be done2 The old soldiers
require something beside army record when
their rights 10 the bounty Of the Govern ment
are at stake.-GEo. G. IRWIN, NJ. d., Sabetha,
Kan
The National tribune., 1891-01-01
To End His Days.

IL is well 10 be satisfied with ones abiding
place, II one has TO live in it, even if il Is not
very attractive.
A gentleman who was travelling through one
Of the most insalubrious districts of India found
living there an Irishman Of very contonted an.
peaTauCo.
" don't sec how you can live in place y
said the traveller, where people die 50 thick
aud FAST
Tell me the place s0rr" said the man.
where payple uirer die; tell me the place. AM
TN 20 there mcsolf 10 end me days!"
The National tribune., 1891-01-01
Nov Ynrl Veteran Rn.t.r

J. II. Burke, Co. +, oath n. Y. and Co. X,
band, 9th v. II. e.. Burlingame, N. Y. wishes
10 notify all who feel interested in a New York
veteran roster that il is now about ready. All
are invited 10 send in orders without delay, by
RENTING for same by postal note, at the rate
Of - cents apiece. Commanders and Adjutants
OF their respective Posts are respectfully re-
quested 10 bring up the matter and take orders.
To one address or more they will be mailed
postpaid. Write directions plain.
The National tribune., 1891-01-01
lie Was Right.
lGicago Timcs.l

"Are you-2D said the customer hesitat-
ingly 10 the naughty young woman at the
glove counter, who kept her eyes fixed on a
spot three feet above her head
"WollY" inquired the naughty young
woman.
Are you the proprietor Of this storeY 4"
asked the customer.
mo, I'm not" replied the naughty young
woman.
All" continued the customer, 81 Thought
as much. The proprietor would likely try 10
sell me a pair OF gloves perhaps"
The National tribune., 1891-01-01
A Chicago Christmas Present.
flsAfrtca I

On the street.
Doe-Nhat are you going 10 give your wife
for Christmagt
Roe don't know. ] thought OF giving her
fine set Of table knives but they say that 8
gift Of knives SEPARATES people.
DOe-ls that o lact2
Roc-Ob, it's dead sure thing.
Az home.
Mr.. Doe-What are you going 70 give me
for Christmas, Emstusy
DOe-A set Of table knives. guess
The National tribune., 1891-01-01
A Holiday Numhnr.

The big old Commercial Adpertiser, Of New
York, which was established in 1897. celebrated
Christmas with a special Christmas number,
containing contributions from q number of
brilliant writers, with colored illustrations and
other attractions. Price Is cents.
The National tribune., 1891-01-01
GAR. CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP.
A Handsome Lithograph Very
Cheap,

We have secured at low rates q number Of very
handsome G. A. r. certificates of membership, which
we are able 70 offer to friends at one-quarter OF
the price that they have heretofore been held This
certificate is a handsome lithOgrath in five cOors,
and makes q beautiful ornament for the walls Of
dwelling It has the certificate in script in the CEN
ter OF a handsome design, fanked with spirited
military figures. At the top Is the American eagle
perehed upon the United States Coat of Arms and
holding four American flags. All these are painted
in the National colors. Below is fullszed G.. A. r.
badge in bronze and red, white and blue. There
are blanks for positions held in the GA. r."
- No. of pension certificate :" Wounds received"
" Engagements" This certificate has been selling
for a dollar, but will send it, securely packed
in pasteboard tube, to any subscriber to THE Ma
TIONAL TRIBUNE, or any one who may hereafter
subscribe, for % cents; we will give it
premium for tOO subscribers
The National tribune., 1891-01-01

Send 25 cents for THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE Veterans Calendar. HandsOaest
calendar ia the market. Fine ornament for
Office or sitting-TOom.
The National tribune., 1891-01-01

For Bronchial, Asthmatic and Pulmonary
Complaints, BRowNs BRONCHIAL TRocHEs"
have remarkable curative properties. &c. box.
The National tribune., 1891-01-01

If each subscriber to THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE wiH charge himself Nth getting
one nelc subscriber The circulation Of tie papes
will be doubled at once, and Nth little tr0a6Es.
Let each Subscriber tryik
The National tribune., 1891-01-01
BAY SELIy,
A Bright Kentucky Girl 0utwi!S
Some Rebel Raiders.
BY T. c. HARBAUGH.

BEAUTIFUL Summer
day added a new charm
O. the picturesque land
scape that lies between
Lebanon and Bands
town, Ky, but for All
This. one would have
seen at a glance that
something unusual was
"in The wind. Neigh
b0rs had come together
and were talking In
groups, and some had
white checks and were
very much excited,
Not a few were asking
about the latest news
from the Corners,
and all said IL WAS bad
The National tribune., 1891-01-01

This IS beauty and companion 10 No. Ops. exeeDs
IN price. Sent upon receipt OF $50 will be given -
spremium for q club OF 10 yearly subscribers
The National tribune., 1891-01-01

DHOTOS! II Beauties. latest out, only Zoe, 81 for
il sc. illustrated Catalogue with each order
THURBER & Co, Bay shore. N. Y.
The National tribune., 1891-01-01

tnO FARMS, Northern Community, IS miles from
iOO Washington BY an old soldier. Send for Cata-
Iogue. o. T. HlNE, Vienna, Fairfax Co., Va
Mention The National Tribune
The National tribune., 1891-01-01

IfyOu are interested in SEEDS. PLANTS or
4 ROSES, write the DlNGiEE u CONRAD Co,
West Grove, Pa.
Mention The National Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-25

To the Editor o. Tie Evening Star:
note Mr.. Clark remarks in your issue of
Wednesday regarding widows dover in this
District There is no law TO compel the wife 20
join in the trust deed. She does 50 of her own
free will But in a case where she refuses to
Join IN order to save her dover. it can be rem
dered practically worthless by the system OF
ground remit IN vogue. namely. by lease fer
hinety-nlneN years, renewable under l. rent of
only cent. SIX reed not JOIN IN the lease to
give 10 validity lLe lessee estate Is practi-
eaily a fee-sinSple ard sells for at tut thu same
price As the present law IL well settled u
Ii well TO leave 1t 80. Lie resIlt desired can
very easily be vbta ned BY the execution oil a
Will suggestion from you - this effect to
the public Will. II dctt upon, relieve many If
Inc nardshlp> mentioned by Ir. Clark The
cause does EJl la mach IN harsh lew as III
the failure OF M. &c avail themselves OF that
which Is Low at hand L
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-25
AFRAID OF DIPHTHERIA.
Correspondence Between MIR. Sanders aud
the Health Ofhcer.

Correspondence Between Mr. Sanders aud
the Health Ofhcer.
Mr.. I. b. Sanders, living at No. 2309 u street
northwest, under date of September 20, wrote
Health Officer Hammett that he was keeping
his children at Laurel, Nd, for fear Of diph-
theria. which he stated seemed to be epidemic
around the Weightman School building.
school begins tomorrow" he wrote. "Do
you think can safely bring my family in and
send the boys TO school? i am informed that
at HollOrans store, where the first death took
place, no card was put out until the day of the
death and that open house was kept during the
public funeral Now there are plenty other
cases.
''P. SIT seems to me that extra precautions
should be taken to keep the children of these
families out of school
In answer to this letter Health Officer Ham
NETT yesterday directed Mr.. Sanders a copy Of
DR.. Osmun's report. which was as follows:
Il have the honor to report that have care
fully investigated The subject referred to in the
communication of Mr.. l.. Il. Sanders dated
September 20 and find that the warming placari
was removed from Mr. HollOran's house and
the premises released from quarantine on the
9th ultimo.
'.As to danger of contagion at the Weightman
school, corner 23d and NJ Streets or any other
School where large numbers of children con-
gregate. l am not prepared to guarantee abso-
lutte freedom from the disease to which he calls
attention, but can say that with the precau-
tons taken the danger is reduced to the mini
mum.
Il 10 not feel that can at any time warrant
perfect safety in such Cases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-25
ALEXANDRIA,.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
The city council met again last night on the
call Of the mayor to further consider the pro-
posal to sell the spoke factory and dilapidated
wharf on the north side of Duke street dock for
not less than $4,000. Aproviso had been added
requiring the purchaser to expend $4,000
on the wharf and to establish fac
tory employing not less than seven men.
Messrs Aitcheson anu C., S. Moore announced
that they knew Of bidders who would give
more than -, 600 if the proviso was stricken
out, but no change was made and the order for
sale which had been adopted by the board of
aldermen on Tuesday was agreed to by
the common council, the vote being:
Yeas, Messrs. Ballenger, Harrison, Davis, Mush-
bach, Strider. Uhler, McCuen. Evans and Saun-
and Jones-3. No other business was trans
acted except that the aldermen concurred in
some minor amendments as to advertising,
&C., adopted by the lower board.
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WASHINGTON FERRY
The Alexandria and Washington ferry station
here, at the foot Of King street, has been hand
somely improved by the erection of pic
turesque and convenicn. ferry houses, with
reception rooms. &c. The new houses are
nearly ready for use, and after they have
been put in service the old houses will be torn
down and freight yard established on the
north side Of the wharf. The new ferry
steamer Columbia, just completed in Baltimore,
in expected here next Sunday or Monday and
will then make some extra trips before being
put on the ferry line.
NOTES
The Bachelor Club of this city will present to
Mr. French Smoot, one of their members, q
superb wedding present when he returns from
Chicago with his bride, Miss Katharine Rec YES
OF that city.
The Rechabite fair at McBurney's Hall, which
has had quite successful career, will close to-
night.
The circuit court, Judge Keith, will open its
fall term here next Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-25
JURORS DRAWN.
Those Who VIII Serve in the Circuit, Crimi-
nal and Police Courts

Those Who VIII Serve in the Circuit, Crimi
nal and Police Courts.
The following have been drawn for servic,
ms jurors for the Circuit. Criminal and Polict
Courts:
CIRCUIT COURT.
Circuit Court Octobe. term, Tuesday Octo
Der 6, for one month-(ieorss p. Bchier, Fred
erick Detveiler. w. A. Henderson, Albert D.
Ports. joseph A. Geier, ID. O'Ccnnor, Isaiat
Blown. Lewis H. Wayne, Daniel Sullivan, Bow
man Farr, Herman Jacobsen, L. E. Dennis
Henry T. Ellis Robert A. Carroll. Cornelius A.
Ramsbu-g. G.. $. Cant. Henry III. Jacobs Chas
s. Coomes, Philip Simpson, Stanislaus O'Hare
H. Stamford. Isaac A. E:ker, Isaiah l.. Park
hurst. Benz +. Grant, Albert A. Ashe end
Frank u. Bradbury.
CRIMINAL COURT GRAND JrRY.
Criminal Court gIend jury for the Octobe,
term, commencing Tuesday Octobe, 6-Franl
s. Obold, Michael Gore Carlisle T. Mason
Robert ]. Mclean Robert Y. Phelps, George
W. Linkins. John II. Gheen. John Schneider
John s. Dutrow. Samuel S. Hoover, VIM. c.
Peake. Morris Barnett. Herman Hollander
John Shoemaker. Philip II. Kraft, Thomas o.
Davis, VIM. Lacey, Elmer L. Ramey, u. C.
Fowler, Vim. F. McAllister, Andrew G. Craig
VIM. X. Hunt and Vim. Ii. Sprignul
Criminal Court petit jury, commencing Oc-
tober 6, for one month--Robert NJ. Morrison,
Henry Wex, Edw. J. Daw, ]. H. Bsall. Geo. w.
Huguely. Robert B. Cavcrly. Theodore, Erie
bus. j. West Wagner Johr Councilman, Jeffer-
son Thomas. Vim. II. Thomas, Lloyd II. Brown.
Charles Hurry. John X Teachum, VIM. C.
ZirniIe: rlan, Frank y. Carver David X. Hack.
man, Benj. F. Queen, Edw. X Plant, Austin
Tickling. Louis II. Emmert. Isaiah Plummer,
5. +. smith, VIM. d Botzel1, A, NJ. Green,
Nicholas Lyddane.
POLICE COURT.
Police Court-to report Monday, October g.
Rufus D. Youngs. John B. Hammond, Chas.
j. McCubbin, Justin Mccarthy, Michael Keegaii,
Albert ]. Rose, Arthur Fowler, George Il.
Leckron, J. y. Pistoria, Joseph d. Waters,
john f. Herrell, James S. Davis Horace Jar
Doe, W. Z. Cole. James W. Walsh, Peter s.
Kemon. John p. Love, John l.. Love, John G..
Shcrrier, l.. :. RheeIn. John Iscnan, George II.
PldEt, j., William Flaherty, Isaac Kline, Sam
sel C. Raub and Philip Rodicr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-25
MARIE KRAEMER wOLFF'S FUNERAL
The Services Performed by . Methodist MIN
ister-A Large Attendance.

The Services Performed by . Methodist MIN
ister-A Large Attendance.
The remains of Mrs. Marie Kraemer Wolff
we're laid in Congressional cemetery yesterday
afternoon. The funeral services were held at
the house a little after 5 o'clock, a delay of
more than an hour having been occasioned by
the failure Of the minister to attend. The pas
tor OF COncordia Lutheran Church had been
engaged to conduct the services. He was at
the house during the day. and though he
showed some disinclination to conduct the
services, he said that he would be back at 4
o'clock and oficiate. He did not again appear.
The pastor Of Christ Episcopal Church refused
to ::read the burial service, because. he said.
the laws of his church would not permit 1t over
the body of suicide The services were finally
conducted by Rev. W. M. Osborne, Methodist
minister. Alarse number of ladies. matrons and
their daughters. who had met Mrs. Wolff
through introductons by her husband and Ind
become her intimate friends, and gentlemen,
who. as friends of her husband. had met her
and learned to have high regard for her. at
tended the services both at tie house and at
the cemetery. The casket Was covered with
flowers sent by her lady friends and by menu
bers Of the press and their wives, who had been
acquainted with her in life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-25
TrOtting Races In Baltimore

An interesting series of races will be given at
the Gentiemens Riding Park, Baltimore, by
the Maryland and District of Columbia Trot-
ting Horse Breeders Association for the three
days September 30, 30 and October l. There
will be three races each day, and fast time j.
expected from horses owned by the members Of
the association. Trains will leave Union sta
ton, Baltimore, at pm. each day for the race
track. The program is as follows; First day,
3-minute two-year-olds and 2.25 class: second
day. 2.i5-minute three-year-olds and 2.35
GLASS; third day, 23O- minute four year-olds and
special race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-25
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE


Good Results OF the Free Delivery Expert
ment-Additional Railway Facilities.
ccrrcsre ndencs OF The Evcrinr Star.
ROCKVILLE. Sept "A, 1891.
The Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF this
county has offered a reward of $3.50 for the
apprehension Of the parties who burned the
mill OF James 8. Benson at Laytonsville on the
Sd instant. This, with the previous reward
offered by the county commissioners, makes Q
total Of Sl,250, q sum sufficient to secure the
services Of good detectives.
According to a report sent hero from the
Post Office Department Mr.. Thomas Dawson,
postmaster at this place. has attained the
greatest success in conducting the experimental
free delivery inaugurated q few months ago.
Mr.. james Cornell. a clerk in the post Office
here, ut q recent examination for positions as
postal clerks stood first on the list of appli-
cants.
convention Of the Sunday school workers
Of Berry's and Laytonsville districts will be
held at Spencervill- ON Saturday and Sunday
next.
Mary Moore, daughter Of Rev. p. p. Flour
noy OF the Presbyt erian Church, died last night
neral will take place from Bethesda Church on
Friday at 4p.m.
Mrs. Mary Waters, wife of DR.. VIM. A.
Waters. died on Tuesday night at her homo,
near Clarksburg, in the sixty-6fth year of her
age. Deceased was a member of the NJ. L.
Church South and leaves husband, one son
and two daughters She was daughter of the
late Vim. Wilson of this county
Mr. Benson Talbot has purchased the Elms
property. consulting Of dwelling house and
four acres OF land, situated about four miles
northwest Of this place, for the sum of $50.
Miss Kate, daughter of B. F. Plyes Of Pooles-
vile district has gone to Winchester, Va, for the
purpose OF pursuing o course Of studies in the
Female Seminary at that place. Masters p. s.
Lansdale, Edgar Eulks and Miss Blanche Fulks
of Gnithersburg have entered Dickerson
Seminary at Williamsport, Pa Anderson, the
youngest son Of the late N. d. Offutt OF this
place, has entered as q student at Princeton
College.
The report that the Reading Railroad Com
pnny contsmplates the extension of its road
from Gettysburg to Frederick and thence TO
Washington city causes lively interest in this
county. as the probable route for such road
would be through that portion of the county
lying between the metropolitan and Washing
ton branches OF the Baltimore and Ohio road, q
portion that has long needed railroad facilities.
S. A. NJ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-25
A MARROW ESCAPE.
Serious Accident to Professor and Mrs. Spence
of Fisk University.

Of Fisk University.
Yesterday afternoon Prof A. X. Spence of
Fisk University. Nashville, Tenn, with his wife
and daughter and Mr.. R. C. Edmonston of the
War Department, had a narrow escape from
death, and the professor and Mrs. Spence were
badly injured. They had witnessed the after
noon drill at Fort Myer and were returning.
when the horse was attacked by a yellow jacket
and Mr.. Edmonston lost control. The animal
plunged down the road and over the bridge
into the water, distance Of twenty feet. Mr..
and Mrs. Spence were caught under the coupe,
from whence they were extricated by
Mr.. Edmnnston and Miss Spence, who were
but slightly injured. They were taken back to
Fort Myer and from thence brought into the
Emergency Hospital where Drs Kerr and At
kinsou attended them. Prof. Spence's face was
badly cut and bruised, his right eye almost
torn out. shoulder blade and skull fractured.
Mrs. Spence had several ribs broken and was
otherwise bruised. Mr.. Edmonston's left
shoulder was badly bruised and Miss Spence
escaped with a few bruises.
Prof. and Mrs. Spence were subsequently
taken to Garfield Hospital and placed in pri-
waite quar- tiers. where they are being attended
by DR.. Reyburn. Their condition 10 improved,
though still somewhat precarious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-25
a Ladies' Temperance Branch.

4 ladies branch ci the Is'her Matney- Total
Abstinence Society has heea organized start.
ing OIL with membership of nifty. The fol-
lowing ofieers have Leen elected: Rev. J. f.
NeGee president: Miss NJ. L. Clements, vice
presidents Mrs. \. 4 Fealv, recording secre-
tary; Miss have Nsedhsm c9rre-p, ming Sec
Rotary; Mrs +. l. La'One. financial secretary.
and Mss Emily Seam treasurer Arrange
rssnts are being made 20 organize TEMPER
anee 'ril, fasting several dsys. IN which all the
local total abstinence societies wall take part.
anu the contention to form a diocesan union
vii be heid the litter part of October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-25
THE COURTS,

EQUITy CoURr-Judge Con.
DECENTRALIZATION agt. Richardson: sale de-
creed; r. Wilson. trustee. W. NJ. 4 G. l. Manu-
featuring Company agt. w. NJ. Il g. l. Com
pany: commission to get testimony in Chicago
issued. In re Ellen Reynolds; writ de lunatico
issued. -.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Judce Coz.
Observation-Disclosures agt. Morrison; Gold
stein agt same ct al, Evans agt. same,
Wheeler agt. same and Saunders ct al. agt.
same; death of defendant suggested.
Today-Fitzgerald agt District Childs agt.
same. Solomon agt. same. OBrien agt. same.
Walker agt same; judgment in certiorari.
Schneider agt Douglas; order for withdrawal
OF lease. Click agt. Ferguson; judgment con-
fessed.
ORPHANS CouRr.
Yesterday Estate Of W. II. Goddard; will
proved. Estate Of ]. NJ. Moore; receipts and
release filed. In re children OF Mary Slater,
filed. .58e''' - : :