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The National tribune., 1891-12-03
Plumbaro Mining In eeylon.

A Colombo journal gives an interesting de-
scfiptiOn OF the manner in which the natives
OF Ceylon mine for pumbagO. A native usually
drives a shaft until he is no longer able 20 con-
10 ad with the low OF water in the mine. He
then stops working aHd aitergard drives gal
lerics and this be continues 10 do as long as his
lamps will burn; but the moment they are cx-
unguished by the gases collected IN the gallery
he ceases working in that part and continues
upward, rehllinR the shafts he has dug with
the debris from the mine.
ln other cases. instead Of sinking a shaft, a
large open cutting is made, in which the vein Is
followed aud galleries alterward run as Occa-
sion may require. There is no system for yenti-
latiuR the mines, and the result is that after a
blast much time is wasted before the mine is
suiiic irnily cleared Of foul gases 10 allow work
ing TO be resumed. The great object Of the
native proprietor Is to keep hiE expenses as low
az possible.
As TO the timber hc is using, he knows moth
ing Of It's strength, and is quite unable 20 work
out the strain il will stand. lie doubtless
knows certain timber will resist damp and is
stronger aHd tougher than other woods. but AS
the wood is generally green and full Of sap il
cannot resist the Tayagcs Of damp as il would
do II IL were properly seasoned.
The result is that The shafts aud galleries arc
frequently insufbcieutly timbered. The wind.
lass used IL frequently not strong enough aud
has no ratchet wheel, so that serious accidents
may occur in raising and lowering miners The
rope II the ordinary e0ir rope Of the country,
the strength Of which varies very much accord
ing 10 the make aud the quality Of the fiber
used. Instead Of ropes, ladders are frequently
used by the miners, aud these are made Of thc
rOughest materials and frequently tied with
/ jungle rope or ordinary coir yarn. There Is nc
I regulated distance between the rungs and the
ladder Is placed perpendiculaly 10 the bottom
Of the pit and when il Is remembered how
4 highly fabricated the wood must get from thc
I hands aud feet Of the natives who have been
working plumbago the great danger they rur
every time they mount and descend can be vel
conceived.
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
A sHREwp INTEEPEErATIOY.

Miss Gladys Girley Ito fortuneteller)-Oh
had such a wonderful dream last night! saw
poor little cupid coming toward me through
the snow. And. just fancy, be was clad only
in a silk hat and linen dus:er with fur on the
collar. He seemed to be very hungry. for, now
and then, he made a SNOWFALL and ate it, What
can DO the meaning of such dream?
FortuHetelIer-It portends that you will
marry an actor. And IAN afterthOughtJ may
God have mercy on your soul
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
First Mention OF Football.
London Tidbits.l

The origin Of football is unknown, but tho
first mention Of the game is in the reign of Ed.
ward III. ll3i9) who issued an edct against it,
not from any particular objection TO the game,
but because il cO-Operated with other favorite
amusements TO impede tho progress of archery.
The penalty WAS one of Imprisonment at the
Kings pleasure. The danger attending the
game occasioned King James l., to say from his
court: " l debarre all rough aud violent exer-
cises as the football, meeter Tor lameing than
making able the users thereof"
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
The sapsr.lItIon about Thirteen.
Ilnirnnn Irlnl1e

Harry Willis. collector went ont with a
petition the other day for signatures for the
appointment Of a notary public. The lines for
The signatures were numbered cOusecutiVely
from one 70 - something.
noticed when presented the paper for sig
natures that nearly every man looked at the
number Of the line before he put down his e
nature. For while the signatures were scat
tered, but eventually, OF course all tho lines
were filled save one. That was line l3.
On that line / was not able TO get a name,
aud the petition goes to the Governor with no
signature Oh line -.
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
SHE MISSED 1T so.
Namesickness is Said TO be Common Com
plant Among Brides.
lHltltraieH American


lI1isTaisH Amsric1n.I
ats an odd trick Of the trade with the nov
elists to tell how young women, when in love.
never fail at certain juncture to ble-lock
their room doors and with many flushes and
heart beatings write down their christian
name, coupled with the surname Of the man
whom thoy have promised or hope TO marry"
commented q yoEog married woman lately
welded to fine man OF her choice.
suppose it Is tho way with many senti-
mental girls, though / never did it myself !;
instead, l underwenta very different emotion
of which dom T. think men have any compre-
hension, but which end is not peculiar in my
case. mean grief Of having TO give up ones
maiden name.
"All the time was engaged I never took
any thUught for the day on which / was to
drop my own nice surname and title, for which
/ had such deep affection. and be addressed
by my family, my friends, and people 10 whom
| was introduced, by an entirely different one.
For the first week after my marriage even,
| scarcely noticed the change, but one day
there suddenly came over me q curious little
lonesome feeling. Ii seemed so chilly and for
NAL, so unlike myself 10 be addressed as Mrs.
at every hand. aud never 10 hear my own dear
original name.
The more thought over the matter th Q
more despairing became. Never, never could
hear the old familiar Miss when anybody
spoke TO me.
Thereupon / actually locked myself in my
room. and wept so long and bitterly from pure
namesckness that my husband besought me
tearfully through the keyhOle to tell him what
was wrong.
lie was very much hurt when ! first ex-
planned the cause Of my grief but when /
brought him 10 realization Of my loss be
grew sympathetic. and, do you know, for n long
time he called me by my maiden name. That
wore OF with the honeymoon. however, but
even to this day l think sadly of my lost
name"
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
WOMEN IN TURKEY,
A Condition 10 Excite Pity and Indig-
nation in Christian Hearts.
By H. GARABED. AN ARMENIAN CHRISTIAN.
HE knowledge we pos

HE knowledge we pos
scss OF the position OF
W o m en- among tho
Turks Is derived from
the Koran aud Moslem
practice.
Kaliph Omar said
that " women are
worthless creatures aud
soil mems regulations.
The Koran says: Men
are superior 10 women
on account of their
qualities, with which
God has gifted ono
above the other. Nir-
tuous women are Obe-
dient. Chide those for
whose Tefract0riness We
have cause to fear, and
scourge then"
The Interpretation Of
this last injunction be-
ing left 10 tho individ-
nal hnlfnvor Il sr aar-
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
NO PRAISE, NO MUSIC.
Demonstration OF the Importance or the Organ
Blower.
TInu.Ln.. Ill

was employed at the Cathedral blowing the
organ. A remarkably fine anthem tcing per-
formed one day. thu organ blower, when all
WAS over, said, =. think we have performed
mighty well to-day"
We performed" answered the organist
" j think il was ] performed, or / am much
mistaken"
Shortly afterward another celebrated piece
Of music was 20 be played. In the middle Of
the anthem the organ stops all at once. The
orEanist cries out IN a passion, why don't you
blowg"
The fellow, on that, pops out his head from
behind the organ, and says, "Shall it be we
then 2"
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
Nriliug 20 the Eiug.

AT szanad, IN Hungary, lives poor peasant
farmer named pero Bait. Tho destruction Of
the crops and loss OF cattle had plunged him
into difficulties OHe sleeplcss night he con-
cclVed novel idea aud rose early the next
morning and carried IL out. This idea took
the form Of the following epistle: TO the
Most Honorable and Wcl-boTn Herr King:
My COW b dcad-Witb great respect submit
this-and my noble farm produce has been
struck down with haistones. The wicket
man IN possession pagues me sorely
though he is my brother in laws godfather.
There ls no living soul ia Szauad that can
lend me Ereuzicr, because no one in
Hzanads las krouzter II my Lord would
lend me q couple Of Euidcn-for which be has
no Immediate need would pay him back
with interest when my next years kukuruz
crop tmaiZcl b. sul1 trust that good health
may wait nr0n my good King aud his exalted
house aud also las dear family. Oh, that /
could kiss the pretty hands Of our high born
Lady Queen! Al happiness 10 your Kings
majesty. Truly, yours, Pero BATH" This letter
Was duly dispatched, and a messenger was sent
20 ascertain The iIBih ri BATHS statement. This
proving correct, the two gulden (about 3.
which the Emperor WAS mot ia immediate
need OF, war placed "a lcro Bati's disposal.
@
C0nrades, shvW y0Ursclf az earnest IN de.
fcHdiHg your rigAts ~ The soldier hatcrs are IA
Attacking goa. The Gra step should be 10 gel
rp cltbs fOl. TIE NdTyOAIL TRIBUNE.
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
DONALD KENNEDY
OF ROXbury, Mass, Saws /:

Strange cases cured by my Medical Discovery
come To- me every day. Here Is one OF Paralysis
Bltutiness-aud the Grip. Now how does my
Medical Discovery cure all these? don't know
urless II takes hold Of the Hidden Poison that
makes all HumOr.
VIRGISIA CITY. NEVADA, Sept Oh, 1891.
DoHold KeHnedy-Dear Sir: will state my case
to you: About nine years ago was parayzed in
my left side and tile best doctors gave me no re-
lief for two years, and was advised TO try your
Discovery, which did its duty, aud In "A few
months l was restored To health. About four years
ago became blind In my left eye by a spotted cat
aFhet. Last March was taken with la Grippe
and was confined to my bed for three months. At
the end OF that time. in the start then II struck
me that your Discovery was the thing for me !;
so got bottle. aud before IL half gone / was
able TO go to my work In the mines. Now in re-
gard to my eyes, rs j lost my left eye. aud about
six months ago my right eye became affected with
black spots over the sight as did the LEFT eye-per-
haps some twenty Of them-but since have been
using your Discovery they all left my right eye
but one and thank God, the bright light Of heaven
is once more making its appearance In my lejt eye
am wonderfully astonished at 10, and thank God
and your Medical Discovery.
Yours truly, HANK WHITE.
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
Proof Positive.
ITcrns SiflinnrI

"The teacher wanted to box my ears this
morning" remarked Johnny Fizzlotop.
How do you know that he wanted to box
your ears?" asked his mother.
III lac hadn't wanted to box my ears he
wouldn't have done it, would he, chr"
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
Baby's Game.

lHdTpsr's Young People.l
"You ought to SEQ our baby play" said
Jimmy proudly.
What can six months old baby play ?"
asked Freddie.
"Bawl," laughed Jimmy.
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
No. 3---Diamond Earrings or
Screws, Sl1.50,

Real solitaire diamonds weighing together
3-16 of carat in solid AK gold settings
only $3.50! On these, as on the rest, we
give you the trade profit, and for $3.50 sell
you real diamonds of dazzling brilliancy
and perfect cutting worth twice or thrice
that amount. These statements are I'M
qualified, and THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
guarantees their truth. Subscribers know
what that means, and nobody else can buy
them at any price. Guaranteed solitaire
diamonds, packed insured, registered and
delivered for your benefit for S17 so
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
Mixed Go,,,s-
fPhRa,lslpbia Press 7

lIHhuttiphtd tIcss-i
Goslin-What do you think of these twou-
sers?
Dolly-They are criminal.
GOsln-II0W so?
DolIy-They are loud enough to be breaches
of the PEACE
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
No. 4--SOlid Gold Earrings Set
with Diamonds, S6.

We offer TO any who wish something
beautiful and genuine at low price q pair
of solid gold flower earrings or screws. La
the center Of each is set a tiny diamond
about the size of a pin-head, which glistens
and sparkles like drop of dew in the heart
of q real flower. These diamonds together
weigh about 1-16 of carat. The setting is
solid gold and the flowers are handsomely
engraved Our expert has taken great care
to have these just right. Usual price S12 to
S15. Sent, by registered mail, to any sub
scriber for So 90
POINTS TO REMEMBER.
This offer is entirely for the benefit Of our
subscribers, but subscribers may furnish
their friends if they choose to do so.
There is no catch of any kind in this arti-
Gle. All who wish diamonds of any size and
without paying enormous profits to retailers
should buy them through this paper.
We buy these stones unset, so as to detect
any imperfections that might be concealed
if they were set when purchased We then
set them ourselves in solid gold.
We hope that all interested in the subject
of gems will give the above article a careful
reading; it has been prepared in the most
painstaking manner. There is no mistake
in it, and we venture to believe that no one
will find q sentence obscure or o phrase
whose meaning is doubtful.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, ID. G.
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, ID. C..
GAR. CERTIFICATE QF MEMBERSHIP.
A Handsome Lithograph Very
Cheap.

We have secured at low rates a number Of very
handsome "a. r. certificates of membership, which
able to offer TO friends at One-quarter %
the price that they have heretofore been held This
certificate is handsome lithograth i'm i've cOOFs,
and makes q beautiful ornament for tho walls OF
dwelling. IL has the certificate in script, ia the CEN
ter of handsome design. nanked with spirited
military figures AT tho top is the American eagle
perched upon the United States Cont Of Arms, and
holding four American flags. All these are painted
IN the National eOlOTs. Below is tull-sized g. Ak
badge IN bronze and red, white and blue. There
are blanks for Positions held IN the IT.Att.,
"Engagemeuts.n This certificate has been selling
for dollar, but we will send IT, securely packed
In pasebOard tube to any subscriber to THE Ma
uONAL. TRIBUNE, or any one who may hereafter
subscribe, for % cents; we will give It q
pTcntiln for tiV0 ReO subscribers
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, ID. O.
The National tribune., 1891-12-03

This, ladies and gentlemen" said the mu-
scum lecturer, " is Master Harold Hostetter.
one Of the most remarkable freaks Of nature
ever placed upon exhibition. You will observe
that the lads body and limbs are hardly up to
the average Of boyish development. while his
feet, wonderful to relate, are % inches long
and bis head, amazing as it seems, measures
62 inches in circumference. Master Harold
was born in Peculiar, Mo-, II years ago. His
mother was Chicago belle and his father a
Kentucky Colonel. Please pass rapidly to the
next pedestal and view the living skeleton, the
man who married his mOther-in-law "
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
Couiin'i Get Ahead Of lllm.

First Passenger lannoyed at seeing another
passenger get IN at a side station aud disturb
his repose)-Sir, allow me 10 observe that /
snore dreadfnlly in my sleep.
Second ditto-IhAt doesn't matter i'm the
least, ] snore still more drcadfully.
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
No, l---Solitairs Diamond Ear Drops
or Screws, $50,

These beautiful stones together weigh
of a carat within 1-32 more or less. They
are well matched, and at retail would sell
at from SIS to 800. The stones sparkle in
daylight or lamphght, and we guarantee
them to be real, genuine diamonds.
OF course we can buy more expensive
stones, but these we consider good enough
for persons who do not wish to appear
" loud in their attire For the benefit Of
those who are unaequainted with diamond
weights, we will say that each of these
stones is about 3-16 of an inch across the
front.
The settings are solid AK gold We
strongly urge every subscriber who can do
so to get pair of these splendid ornaments.
Sent by insured mail, delivery guaranteed,
for $50 90
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
No. 2-.-s5O Diamonds for s2s.

Many subscribers will not wish 10 pay as
much as $50 for pair of earrings, and for
their benefit we have selected a pair Of
handsome solitaire diamonds, which may
be had in screws or drops. They, like No.
1, are genuine, perfectly cut, white stones,
and together they weigh of a carat
The setting is solid AK gold, and each
stone has a beautiful play of color. The
distance across the front of each of these
stones is about ! of an inch. Sent, by in
sured registered mail, to any subscriber
for SIS 90
The National tribune., 1891-12-03

Jim's Stepfather (snarlingl-Awful?
should say it was It's less than two weeks
since | bought Jim them new boots, aud now
one Of 'em is wholly wasted And for years
and years I'll have to buy boots for him by the
pair, when he'll only need one at a time. And
there sin't no market for odd boots, either.
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
pAEgTyIONfOTs

The Second Wife thysterieally} Rein.
this is terrible! Here Is a telegram which
says poor little Jim has had his right foot cut
Oft by the cars. Oh, my God, this is awful
The National tribune., 1891-12-03

God made oregon and we've got Il for sale cheap.
Write B.W Johnson, Sec. Corvallis Willamette Val
ley. and State Land and Loan Co., Corvallis, Ore.
Mention The National TyiDunA
The National tribune., 1891-12-03
AGENTS WANTED ON SALARY

commission, 10 handle the New Patent Chemical
Ink Er1sag Pencil. Agents making $50 per week.
Monroe Eraser Mtg Co., La crosse, Wis. &l30
Mention National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1891-12-03

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, ID. O.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10

All clothing worn by man, can be
found at Toney & Browns, in latest
styles, and at lowest prices. lott
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10
EsSON, CAMPBELL 6 Co.'S KID GLOVE.
Prices; 81 to $2,25. Every Pair Warranted,
7. {. HURST and CO.,
Tho TireIsSS TOiIers For Trade,
COMET SCINTILLATIONS.

The Citizens Bank is still advertis-
ing the New York Symphony Club, if
We are to Judge by u picture hanging
in The window
Charlie Taylor is recovering from
org and serious spell OF sickness, and
ii no bad luck, will be able to attend to
his duties in few days
The interior of Will Harris new
building is being shaped up. Several
hands are employ ed putting ON plas-
tering laths and so forth.
There was nothing of much interest
before the circuit court at Jonesboro
yesterday. Most of the time was con-
sumed on case of assault.
The Episcopal Mission will hence
forth meet III Carnegie. The furniture,
seats, etc, were being removed from
the upper story of the old Carnegie
L'nl office yesterday.
Major F. w. Earnest, who has been
CO fined to his room for some time
with severe case OF la grippe, we are
CAD to note, is able to be out ag in.
Major says that he suffered very mucL.
The announced meeting in the in.
terest OF the normal university failed to
materialze. The pressure is too heavy
and money will have to get easier be-
fore men will venture to pull out that
last dollar.
Some fine ash logs and magnetic
ore have just been transferred in the
L. I. & w. N. G. yards to be shipped
to a distance. The development of
natural resources increase in magni-
tude from day to day, and yet the vast
mountains seem untouched.
I. E. Hurst, r. N. Penland ard Ed
Sinclair walked from Jonesboro to this
place yesterday. They got pretty tired,
but Mr.. Hurst says that the stories by
his two companions, the noted North
Carolina liars, did much to Danish ia
tigue. They hadn't more than got in
till what they supposed to be the fire
bell called them, and that last run
brought on their rheumatism again.
THE COMET was about to develop a
biz sensation yesterday, and all the
notes had been jotte1 down, but Just
about the time the flaming head lines
were running through the brain there
was something dropped Many time
the newspaper reporter finds tracks III
the sand indicating "hobgoblins" and
strange, suspicious things, which when
traced down, turn out to be only COM
mon freaks, little out of the ordi-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10

Excellent wheat lands north of
Manitoba overlie frozon earth that
never thaws.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10
PERSONALS.

Ed Huiraker, of Chucky City, is in
town.
]. F. Crumley went over to Jones'
boro yesterday.
DR.. j. S, Stewart was up from Jones'
boro yesterday.
George Wohord came over from EN-
breeville yesterday.
w. P. Fitzsimmons, of the Noun
taineer, was in town yesterday.
T. S. Patty, of Chattanooga, was reg
istered at the Piedmont yesterday.
Hon. G. G. Collins and Hon. ". p.
DUNCAN were down from Elizabethton
yesterday.
S. Fl. Anderson, of Jonesboro, passed
through yesterday on his return home
from Bristol.
Chief of Police Remine returned
yesterday from Jonesboro, where he
has been in attendance at court.
Mrs. Will V. Devalt left yesterday
Tor Florida, where she will spend the
winter. She will visit a number of
places en- route.
Miss Lille Crawford, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Crawford
left yesterday for the State of Wash
ington. She was accompanied as far
as Knoxville by Will Crawford.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10
Deafness Can't be Cured

by local applications, as they can not
reoch the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional rem.
edles. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining
OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube gets inf med you nave rumb-
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it Is entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unlt IS the Inflammation
can be taken out and Ibis tube restor.
ed to Its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases
outot ten are caused by catarrh, which
is nothing but an inhamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces. We will give
one hundred dollars for any case of
deafness ("eused by catarrn) that we
can not cure by taking Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for CIRCULAR free. FL
CHENEY Il Co, Toledo, Ohio For sale
by all druggists Price Toe.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10

There is only one sudden death
among women to every eight among
men.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10
Children IniOy

the pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup Of Figs
when needing a laxative, and if the
father or mother be costive or bilious
the most gratifying results follow its
use, 50 that 1t is the best family rene
dy known, and every family should
b We q bottle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10

Call on Morley Willard, at Broyles'
building, for nice fresh candy, raisins,
figs and shredded cocoanut. 2O7-tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10

The best bargains ever offered to the
trade can now be had in suits, over
ats, underwear, shoes, hats etc at
Toney & Browns lott
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10

If you want nobby suit for Christ
mas, call on Toney & Brown. They
keep the hest grades Of clothing.
l07 If
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10

All papers containing coupons to
The piano for sale at this office at
one cent each. If
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10
Not CheStnuts,

But chestnut chips, candy, raisins,
figs, and shredded cocoanut fresh, at
B.oyles' building. 2O7-tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10

Mitchell Crate attachments at G. K
Idle 4 Co.'S. 1t fl Is a long felt want
IN every household. See it and YOU
are sure to buy 200tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-12-10

Toney { Brown are selling stacks
OF clothing-the low prices make them
go. 1O7.tf