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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
A Pulling Afterthought.


Two years ago Chicago drummer stopped al
Decatur, Ala, and while sitting on the broad
hotel piazza talking with the proprietor of the
hostelry noticed fine fighting cock sirutting
the street.
Pretty fine bird" remarked the Chieagoan
sententiously.
Yep" replied the hotel keeper; "best in
these parts l reckon"
I'm something of chicken fancer myself"
continued the drummer.
$50? Glad to know it, sah."
tell you what I'll do-PIl play you game
of seven-up for the rooster" said Chicago.
=" Do it with pleasure, sah." replied the host.
The cards were produced and the drummer
won. The rooster was turned over to him aud
was brought to the Worlds Fair city.
few days ago the Chicagoan again registered
at the same hotel in Decatur. The proprietor
Immediately recognized him. aren't you the
man who played me game Of cards two years
ago for rooster?" he asked.
Yes, SIR"
"Wall I've been thinking about you, sab,
quite powerful lot since that time. Do you
know. sab. I've never been able to remember
what you staked against my rooster, sab, on
that OCCASION. That was the first real Yankee
trick l ever experimental with, sab, and you
will oblige me now by nominating the sort of
poison you prefer"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02

the valet, "you remember that ere dawg you
brought 'ome this heavening?"
Mr.. Shipley remembered.
SWELL. sir, that ERE dawg Is an 'oly terror
Would you b'lisve it, sir, when tried to put
i'm hout e point blank refused to go, and id
itself huuder the sofy. i called the Buttons tc
ketch i'm. but poor Buttons honly caught Us
teeth. The murderous hanimal came nigh
biting the boys and hof. Ere e comes now,
looking if nothing ad 'appened. Yah
You varmint"
This last ejaculation was addressed to the
"'Oly terror" who was siding in half shy,
half friendly manner toward Jack.
Mr.. Shipley was in an excellent humor. He
had worsted two society dowagers and Vas
sar graduate in as many duels of repartee and
had forced the most inveterate female firt in
New York to discuss the statistics of Chinese
immigration for 40 consecutive minutes.
These were triumphs, and the victor felt &C.
cordingly
$50 you have developed vein of obstinacy Y'
he remarked to the dog Good l like OBJ
stinate creatures. You shall stay with me as
long as You wish, but first you must be washed.
Banks, tell somebody to wash your 'oly terror,
aud conduct him to his apartment in the cellar.
Pm off to bed"
When Banks entered his employers room ON
the following morning his countenance bore
distinct traces of offended dignity.
That ere dawg, sir! !" he began. "It took
heyery servant in the 'Ouse to old i'm while @
was being washed. Finally / 'ad to do the
washing myself When e was pretty clean
We tried to shut i'm hinto the cellar. but e
wouldn't ave hit that way, and haway . goes
hupstairs and curls ITSELF hon your very door
mat"
Shipley opened the door, and sure enough
there was the dog.
By jove," said Jack, the washing has im-
proved you wonderfully, old fellow. He has
some breed. after all, Banks Skye terrier, l
believe. My small friend, you are quite reve-
lation. Banks. breakfast for two"
During breakfast Mr.. Shipley glanced
through the morning papers. He was not a
careful reader, and avoided the long articles
This morning he scanned the Lost column
interestedly and found the following notice:
GTRAYED-A Skye terrier answering to the
- name of Blarney" The finder will be liber-
ally rewarded. Address Minerva b., No. 999 West
Schiedam street.
Shipley looked at the dog, who was MUNICH
ing chicken bone
Il wonder If this is Minerva BIS terrier"
he calculated, Blarney!" The dog dropped
his chicken bone and came to attention, with
both ears rigidly erect.
"Blarney!" muttered Shipley again, and
this time the terrier fairly leaped into his
arms
"What great thing newspaper is"
thought Jack, as he finished his coffee "N0w,
l presume / am bound by courtesy, not to
speak of honesty, to inform Minerva b. that
the beloved Blarney has been found. Minerva
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"Looks like Rosetti Robinson reciting one of
his poems of passion" continued Jack. II
wonder il the little brute is aesthetic or merely
hungry. Ny canine friend, would you like to
eat something"
The small dog emitted q brief but joyous
bark and frisked about the doorstep
Jack Shipley laughed good naturedly.
You are certainly an intelligent animal"
he said, if you do look dirty. Well, you shall
have your dinner while l am dressing for
mine" and Mr.. Shipley entered his bachelor
establishment, still followed by tho dog.
Look here Banks" he said to his imported
man-servant, 81 have invited this little beast to
dinner. See that he gets what he wants, and
when you kick him out don't kick too hard"
Banks looked at the dog with anything but
favor.
"Pm blest." he remarked. if secs as 'ow
gent like Mr.. Shipley can bring sich dis
reputable purp into his nice, clean rooms. 1
s'pose / must hobey horders. but 'ates to give
Christen food to filthy brute"
jack Ship!cy went out to dinner, and in the
delights of airing the cynical philosophy which
be affected forgot all about his canine acquaint-
ance. When lie returned late at night he
found the usually placid Banks strangely ag-
tated. IF you please, Mr.. Shipey," cried
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
About Belfries.
[Chafnbers's Jo,lrnni.l

The word had originally no conn ection with
"bel," an idea which is now intimately
associated with the term. The first meaning
given is watch-tower," from the Middle En-
glish "berfry," watch-tower The first part
of this word is connected with "borough," the
second with "free." AS the practice grew of
hanging "b bells" in such towers, people re-
minded themselves Of the fact by changing the
word "berfry" into the modern belfry"
In modern times, with our wide diffusion of
education, the spread of books, and the steady
influences of printing, the tendency illustrated
above to sacrifice accuracy in terminology to
simplicity in form and sound, can not much
longer hope to find illustration.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02

| and pinned stars in their places at once. The
boys felt proud of their Colonel, and rejoiced
in his promotion op theI field Of battle for
meritOrious conductf
The contest was over. That was the last
charge. The rebels had been defeated. 1t had
| not been a general fight bot 1t was fierce one.
But where were those who an hour before
were in expectant hopeful. bnoyant life? God
is on the battlefield, where the souls of the
dying go up in the clouds, rs it were.
And Kay-where was his company? BE was
lost. The boys he had left just before the fight
he could not find. As he moved along here
and there, seeking his command, q peculiar
sensation possessed him. A sadness for the eloss
Of the dear, brave boys that lay all around. and
a sympathy for the wounded and bleeding and
groaning filled every souls
PAIN PIERCED THE HEART,
and yet gladness cheered them-pain for the
injured and dead, gadness for the living. In
stinctively each one in that moat behind the
cmbankment grasped the others hand and
shook it, glad that he was alive, while tears
glistened in his eyes in sadness for those who
fell in the fight. How conflicting their feel
ings, and how strangely they acted! Tears on
battlefield! Shanking hands in giadness
The dead were like narrowing spectors all
around them! The agony of the wounded stir
red the depths of their very being!
1t was a memorable affair to Kay, one that
time could not efface from his mind. and long
after the close of tho war he told this story to
his family and friends
Kay proved himself braver man than the
Aid. He refused to rush his squad into the face
of the enemy, braved the threat Of being re-
ported for disobedience and was not afraid to
face death to save his wounded comrades. The
Aid was not seen during tho fight.
The Colonel reproved the Aid for his lack of
discretion, and approved Kay's course by at
once sending the Lieutenant. Colonel to bring
them back.
The retreat across that field was as perious
as the charge Of the Six Hundred in the Cri-
mean war.
And to-day the brave Serg't William Kay
sleeps peacefully on Kansas soil, and his sor.
rowing widow writes US that she has received
O pension.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
ROMANCE OF \ DOG,
The Ample Reward of the One Who
Found Him.
BY JOHN GERALD Brennan.

r. JACK SHIPLEY.
latch-key in hand, stood
pensively regarding q
rather dirty terrier that
crouched at his feet.
81 declare. the wretch
ed beast won't leave
me-" he exclaimed.
Dogs are like men and
women, give them half
an inch and they howl
for several yards. If I
hadn't stopped to poke
this quadruped with my
walking he would
never have followed me
home"
The small dog gazed
up at Mr.. Shipley and
W n mod 5olafu1Iv
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.ity, and TO the right of the timbered

city, and TO the right of the timbered
tavine.
Kays vigilant eye was ever on the lookout
tor danger. 1t was his duty to protect the
anen under bis command, and he never
neglected his duty. When far down across
the field be suddenly shouted, to the surprise
of his squad:
"Halt!"
The men paused with the suddenness
peculiar TO v,ll-disciplined veteran troops
The sun was baaming intensely down from
middle-afl. raoon sky. All was quiet, and
no danger MS seen in any quarter as far as
the squad could observe. There were no
reasons 10 suspect danger, and their way ap-
,3eared easy aud clear. The hush on the army
of men with Instruments of death in their
hands was k. the treacherous quiet before
@ storm.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
A Chip of the Old Block.
Troy Times.l

A story which comes from Torrington, Conn.,,
is q further illustration of the difficulties and
annoyances which confront the school teacher.
A Torrington schoolma'am was trying to i'm
press small boy with the meaning of the word
better. To illustrate, she asked 81 Now, if you
were sick and doctor came and gave you some
medicine, what would you be?" dead, 4" was
the unexpected answer. The next day tho
word man bothered the little fellow. The
teacher nearly out of patience, asked: What
is your papa?" -" Democrat" was the reply
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SHE ROSE BLITHELY ON His APPEARANCE
is probably aspinster of petloving proclivities
Only an old maid would advertise over such a
name as Minerva. Your young and gushing
miss prefers Violet or Maudie. Do I speak
correctly, Blarney?"
Blarney blinked both eyes, as if in duplicate
assent.
Shipley's letter to Minerva B." informed
that parsonage that dog answering to the
name of Blarney" and resembling the
"Blarney" she had lost was to be seen at the
residence of Mr.. John Van Tromp ShipIey. II
Minerva B." could send anyone to identify
the terrier immediate restoration would be
made. Meanwhile the supposititious "Blar-
ney" was in good hands.
This letter finished and dispatched by q
messenger, Mr.. Shipley sauntered forth in the
direction of his Club. He had hardly gone
half square when he found that the irrepres-
sble Blarney was at his heels. So he took
Blarney into store and bought him a re-
splendent collar, after which they visited The
Club together.
When Jack and Barney returned from their
stroll they found Banks waiting for them. "If
you please, Mr.. Shipley," said that faithful do
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02

The Smithsonian Institution at Washington
contains some magnificent specimens of meteor
ties, some of them of impressive size and
weight. The professional guide was explaining
the nature of such objects to a clergyman from
the interior: "They fall from the sky, no one
knows when or where" Bnt are they not
very dangerous, these huge stones?" Yes,
very dangerous-yery. One of them might ut
terly destroy large building or even whole
block of buildings" "Ah, well" said the Wis
itor. II know that God is good; have no
doubt of that but / think He is careless"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
Great Fun.
vsye.t A smith's Good Me,ys. !

IStTGet 8 lVetOS.
Suburban Boy-Pop, won't you get me a
sword and drum, and a gun to play soldier
with?
Pop-I1l tell you how we'll fix it, We'll
pretend every blade of grass on the lawn is an
armed foe, and then you charge on them with
Gatling swords aud cut their heads off. Won't
that be fun?
"Indeed it will But haven't any Gatling
swords"
mo but lawn-moWer will do nicely"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
One Is u Dose.
iIcTn8 EiHinns.


A little Texas girl had red hair and she had
to bear a great many tannts from her play
mates and even grown people. She complained
to her mother, who consoled her by saying (:
Never mind what people say about your hair.
God made your hair and he does all things
we'll"
"Yes, / suppose So but If I were you I'd
make other arrangements next time. One red
headed girl is enough in one family"
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Not Entirely Foreign.

Visitor lin Key Wcst)-This town is in the
United States, isn't IL?
Resident-Certainly.
"A stranger riding on your street railway
would never suspect it. The cars are hauled
by Mexican mules, the rails came from England,
the track is kept in repair by Spaniards. the
drivers are Brazilians, and the homes along
the street are built in Cuban style. l don't
observe a single American feature"
wait till you hear the car. driver swear"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
Altogether Too Much.
IChicaao Tribunal

The burglar came tumbling out through the
back window in desperate haste. He had torn
off his mask, his eyes were starting from their
sively.
whats the matter, Bill. )" whispered his pal,
hurriedly, when the two had reached place of
safety. WAS somebody after you with a
gum"
"Gun nothing!" gasped Bill. "There was
young woman in the parlor singing the Tara
ia boom decay song!"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
Typhoid Fever, The Grip,

Typhoid Fever, The Grip,
Pneumonia, Diphtheria, etc, Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is of great value to purify the blood
and build up the strength and health.
Il am n veteran Of the late war. enlisted at
the age of 10 years in the city Of New York in the
62d New York Infantry, then known as the Ander-
Zouaves. May 90. 1861. and served faithfully
with my regiment until May 3d. 1862. at the battle
of Fair Onks, ya., where I stricken down
with typhoid fever and WAS taken to the hospital
at White House Landing. Va, to die. But got
over the fever and was sent to the General Sat-
erIee Hospital, West Philadelphia. Pa, and there 1
remained under the doctora care until l was
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
+ r E E i.

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Catalogue, profuse-
fy illustrated. Fuli
OF information ON
fheproperconsfruc-
tion OF Pianos and
Organs. We ship on
test trial, ask no
cash In ndvance,sel1
on instalments, and
give greater value
for the money than
any other m a m u
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W orld. 5 end for
this book at oneo to
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DISCHARGED as IncurabIe.

They pronounced my1disesse phthisis pulmonalis
said both my lungs were affected that had con-
sumption in severe form.and could not live long
After my discharge went TO New York and con-
suited several physicians. shd they stated that
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
They Could Not Cure Me,

Then came across a opnirale WHO told me TO try
bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1 went and pur-
chased bottle and topas itas directed before had
finished half the bottle my cough began to get
loose and not choke me, and when had taken
three bottles my night sweats grew less and less
AferI had taken the ith bottle felt well, and have
been feeling we'll sncew have continued to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla and would not be without 1t,
and recommend 1t to every one that is afflicted.
II am ready to make affidavit to all the above
facts IL necessary and will answer all inquiries if
accompanied by postage stamp for reply. Many of
my old comrades at the Soldiers and Sailors Home
at Bath, Steuben county, where WAS for some time,
know about my case. and many of them have also
taken Hoods Sar.apsrilla with great benefit. cor
diuliy recommend Hoods SarsanariIla 10 nv com-
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02
Hoods SaYsapariIla

rades in the G. a. r., of which l have been n
member for 20 years."-JosEPH HEaMERICH 629
East l46lh St., New York City
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02

An old soldier, well known and thor
oughly reliable man, writes US voluntarily
as below. After all such prostrating dis
eases as
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02

HOODS PILI.S.-For the liver and bowels act
easily yet promptly and efficiently. Price 25c.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02

Our Dog" as The Shipleys call Barney, has
never since been brought face to face with the
question of sleeping in the cellar, bnt on the
contrary enjoys all the luxuries which it's
owners, Banks the butler, Buttons and the rest
of the house are able to bestow upon him.
Ne,g York press
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-02

WANTED Rob'i g. Greer, SummervIile, Ind.--
w The address or any information concerning AnS.
w. Studebaker, late of Co. c. 193d Ohio. So 2t
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-11-21

Hugh Dennion, of Ridge street, will
leave tomorrow morning for the Penn
sylvania hospital, Philadelphia, where
he will undergo treatment for his left
knee. For several years he has suffered
from severe pain in that part of his leg,
and, although many physicians have
examined it, none could give him any
relief
1t is known exactly what the trouble is,
but it is thought the knee-cap was dis
placed about fifteen years ago while he
was jumping of train off coal cars.
About ten years ago he went to the
University hospital, Philadelphia, where
he was put under treatment for some
time, but no effectual benefit was deriv-
ed from the visit. Several physicians
have since tried to cure him, but were
unsuccessful.
The pain during the past few years was
so severe as to cause him to cease work,
and recently became much worse. He
now intends to place himself under the
Pennsylvania doctors in hope of receiv-
ing permanent cure. He will be ac-
cdmpanied to Philadelphia by d. j.
Ferry.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-11-21

petrated. The rent was paid in advance
for the month and when the owner of
the key demanded the same he could
not get it till the furniture was removed.
That high functionary, the constable,
feared the lady would become charge
on his borough, and took this means to
prevent the me.
Her rent and store bill was paid each
month promptly by Daniel McCloud, of
Tannery. Since this unpleasant little
affair Mr.. McCloud, has removed the
widows children and furniture.
A costly and lengthy suit at the
county court at Mauch Chunk is likely
to follow in consequence. In this event,
the borough would pay dearly for the
act of too officious officer.
We know of no law to remove person
out of house when the rent is paid,
again, allowing brute to use force on a
defenseless widow. The courts will pro-
badly decide this case and most likely
punish the unprincipled offender.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-11-21
knights of Malta.

The supreme grand commandery of
the knights of Malta met at Harrisburg
last week. Several amendments to the
constitution were made, and the reports
of the officers showed the organization
to be in in good condition.
The membership at the last report was
6954, present membership, ,S64S, a net
gain of 1894 in six months, with fifteen
new Communicates. The number If
companions relieved in sickness was 262;
deceased II; amount paid for relief,
$S47l "A; cash in general fund, $40, ,494.-
S4; total assets, $73, ,042.21.
The officers of the Pennsylvania grand
commandery were installed Friday after
noon as follows: Grand commander,
Slas A. Lentz, Allentown; grand gene
ralissimo, DIR. H. F. Ruhl, Pittsburg;
grand captain general, A. Wilson Norris,
Harrisburg; grand prelate, F. L. Fat
Finger, Bath; grand recorder, George II.
Pierce; Philadelphia; grand treasurer,
DR.. S. ]. Weaver, Bethlehem; grand
senior warden, F. E. Gheen, Williams
mort
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-11-21
Twenty-fifth Anniversary.

The twenty-ffth anniversary of the
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. William J.
Eckert was celebrated on Thursday even
at the Cottage Hotel, where over 200 in
vited guests had assembled to do honor
to the occasion.
Rev. Ii. A. l. Benner delivered an ad-
dress of welcome, after which John d.
Hayes, in a short speech, presented to
Mr., Eckert and wife very handsome
tea set, gift from several of their
friends. Numerous other costly pres
ents were given by the guests.
At II o'clock an elegant supper was
served in the dining room. One of the
leading articles on the menu was roast
bear, which was sent here from New
York state last week by friend of the
couple.
Dancing then commenced and con-
tinued for several hours. Before leaving
for their homes the guests extended to
Mr.. and Mrs. Eckert their congratua-
tions and many wishes that both may
live to enjoy the fiftieth anniversary of
their wedding.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-11-21
A One-Sided Deal.

Anthony Reilly, of Hazleton, indig-
nantly denies that there were any deal
between Senator-elect Kline and himself
in the fourth district during the late elec-
ton. He further states that he was
zealously for the whole ticket, Wright
included, and that the charges that he
was not so are unfounded and calculated
to do him injury.
Mr.. Reilly may be right, but as our
information came diect from Republicans
who were in the deal and openly avowed
it, we thought that pretty good evidence
to base the charge on. The fact that
the district went Overwhelmingly for
Kline also lends strong flavor to the
story, and we cannot really see how we
can do otherwise than accept it.
That Mr.. Kline secured such large
vote from all parties in the late election,
and that Mr.. Reilly followed so closely
on his heels is due to the feeling for a
new county that exists in Hazleton, both
of whom were pledged to favor it.
Mr.. Kline was elected, but Mr.. Reilly
was not, because there were hundreds
outside of Hazleton who did not favor a
new county and voted for Jeffrey, who
was against it. Their vote looked to be
the result of a combination between
them, and, if it was not, an injustice was
done Mr.. Reilly in charging him with
t.-Neacsdedler.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-11-21
What the "Ledger" Thinks of it,

''The Merry Cobbler" recently play
ed a week in Philadelphia, and the
Ledger commented upon it as follows:
Its first production in this city was
given last evening before good sized
and very apprecative audience.
1t is certainly an amusing musical
comedy, and has a plot that keeps the
spectator interested until the end.
The chief character, that of Franz, the
cobbler, is drawn somewhat upon the
Emmett order, and was we'll essayed by
John r. Cumpson.
He was easy and graceful, and proved
himself besides a pleasing singer.
He was surrounded by several cute
children, who did some clever dancing,
and Little Rosebud, who sang quite big
song for so small girl.
The supporting company was well
balanced, aud the specialites were very
much enjoyed.
At the Freeland opera house this
evening. Reserved seats on sale at
Christy's store.