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The National tribune., 1892-11-24
THE BLIND MANS STORY.


blind man came TO the house the other day
with ststionsry to sell. He a man Of medium
hight and build, with dArk-brown hair and mus-
tEce and eyes of the same color-perfeot eyes. only
the life had gone ont Of them and they were not
the windows Of The soul.
Ills face wore the coutented, peaceful look pecu-
liar 10 the blind anG his voice kind and seemed
TO invite conversation. His manner and bearing
that of n refined. intelligent gentleman, and
lac proved to be. The first question asked as TO
how long be had hsen blind met with such cheer
fu response. that question led 10 another, and
this IL what he told:
No, not always bli.d but ever since was FIVE
years old when I wac very ili and ths light went
out of my life forever. Sometimes think / can
the green Erans the trees sud flowers, and
have vision of light. but perhaps aftcr ali 1t is
only my imagination. i WAS sducated in q blind
asylum, such beautiful place in all thet beautiful!
means 10 me- and learned 10 read with my fingers
aud to with ears and ali Of my other sensee
No. am not afraid 10 go alone in the street or 10
travel from place TO place; my stick Is my sole
companion. and then everyone Is kind to the
blind. Perhaps that is why we said to have
such . happy, uontented expression. for kindness
is the foundation Of all happiness.
when I walk along the street can hear the
people coming, and judge from the eound how
neRril to me. and then 1 can feel their pres
ence they brush past me- ! can tell whistler Il
is a msn, child, young or old per-
son. by their walk.
-Thr way locate |. strange place is from the
depot, aud ] count the streets from there. No.
IL does not tax my memory, because IL IL all done
uncopsciousls; and then i c&npot see, and my at
tsntion 10 attracted Ivy the objects around me-
/ think that Is why the blind can remember SO we'll
II Judge OF mans characteristics by his CONVEX.
sation the language employed. and by his voice
and ] seldom fail ia my estimate Of him. oan
The National tribune., 1892-11-24
A CHINESE DINNER.

Now that you all enjoying yonr American
Thanksgiving feast of roast turkey and cranberry
satIee, with all their varied accompaniment. yon
may bc curious 10 read OF a Chinese dinner,
ported by former English Chaplain al Chefoo:
j. Shark fins with crab sauce.
l. Pigeons eggs stewed with mushrooms.
2 Sliced sea-slugs in chicken broth with
ham.
IL Wild duck aud shaI-Tung cabbage.
g. Fried fish
4. Pork fried In rice-1our
II. Stewrd lily-roois
g. Chicken mashed with ham.
G. Stew ed bamboo shoots.
". stew ed shell fish.
z. Slices Of pheasant. fried.
g. Murhroom broth.
Remove-Two dishes of fried pudding; one
sweet tire other salt Two dishes of
steamed buildings, sweet and salt Cup of
almond Cruel
V. Sweetened dack.
VI Berisd chicken fried TN oil.
VII Boiled fish
VIII. Nntton fied Ia pork fat
One or two other features deserve notice.
A small she diem pen. wash basin lit would
Fccfy be CORRECT Gail II finger bowl, con-
tainng a en- all towel IL passed to each Piiesi when
the course has been pBrtaCen of. that he may
cleanse hie Ups and hands. The lowell j. saturated
wi "a hot water After short interval tea tobacco
and pipes provided. the pipes somewhat massive
metal articles nf hubble hubble type, the Tobacco
81 pale yellow aud very mild description The
cups ia which the trs e served Of the thiunest
porcelain. dainty Ia pattern and without handles.
When tie entertainment IL q very extensive
ana expensive scale theatrical performance goes
on throughout.
The National tribune., 1892-11-24
PROMISES AND REWARDS.
THE CHRISTMAS PRIZES.

As heretofore announced. prizes for Christmas
contributions viii be given. all contributions to be
mailed on or before Dec. 10. to Kate q. Sherwood,
Canton, o.
For best Cbrissnas short story, no. over 1.ooo
words GAR souvenir spoon.
For best Christmas short story of not over 200
words copy Of " The Spy Of the Rebellion"
For best Christmas sentiment, not over 70 words.
Columbian Exposition puzzle picture.
For best Christmas poem, not too long, copy
"Camy fire and Memorial Poems"
All contributions must be OF fair average to be
eoled upon. Prizes will lie awarded SO rs to reach
the winners bofole Christmas Day, and contribu-
tions will appear IN the Christmas number OF THs
NATIoSAL TRIBUNE. Where contributors prefer
the prize values in cash, they viii please say
The National tribune., 1892-11-24

All regular readers OF THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
snay be enrolled as Loyal Home Workers free, and
NO become members Of the Conversation Club and
contributors 10 lie several departments.
Contributors will please add TO the address on
fheir enyelores: LOYAL Home W orkers'' or &C,
Go facilitate the handling of mail.
References required Of new members oeslrins
correspondence. :
New members aud those old members OF the
C. C who have not had their pictures published IN
the Picture t;silleFv requested to forward the
sane 10 the Editor. Ii is necessary that cabinet
sized photogrl IL be sent in order to insure good
Ikenesses. Photograph and sketch must accom-
peny each other. and each picture must have name
Ind address tte back.
The n T. C. @ Guards IL a band of the c. @.
preRnized ia fsion Aug H. 1890 for mutual benefit
sad the more practical enforcement Of the prin-
eaples of patriotism and progress to which the
G. c. stand pledged.
The National tribune., 1892-11-24
Read Better than Pension" page 4.
Picture of Grand Army Place.

8. Mason Chase P O. Box 327. Washingtsa,
D. c., made AZ admirable picture of Grand
Army Place from the roof Of the Treasury
Department, during tine great Reunions of the
National Enrampment. These are for sale sb
81 each. OF it Corporal Tanner says: The
silvery waters of the Potomac: tbs Virginia
hills beyond; the majestic monument to the
Father of our Country the fac-simile repro
duction of the Kearsarge. that sentinel of the
seas; the old time tents and the Grand Army
Badge in living verdure, all compose pic
ture that stirs the blood, arouses memories
of the crucial days in the conBtry's life and
makes us all prouder that we are Americans"
The National tribune., 1892-11-24
COLUMBIAN EPIC,
dream O. The AGES.
BY KATE BR0unhEE SHERu00D.
Author of " Campfire and Memorial Poems"
Hail to the Flag" Memorial
of the Flowers" etc.

Illustrated with original drawings by J. e. Kelly,
and por raft OF the author
An autograph ed ion of 900 copies VIII be supplied
through TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, d. O.,
at Zoo eacn, Postpaid
Book ready for a holiday souvenir early In Decernr
Der. Orfer at once, and sec re copy
No finer specimen OF book making has yet appeared
synOp is Columbia: The WOoer from tn West, IN
the Guse of Indian The wooer from the Ea'sE,
the oneer The Conflict of Civi ttion and Baroar.
ism; COiumbia's Ch.ice The Bridal; COltinDlas
Sons are Marching Toll the Bells; Columbia III
umphsnt
Kate Brownee Sherwood's lyrics pulsate with liberty
and move 10 the march of American ire dom 4na
brotherrood.-WA LLACE BRUCE, U 3 Consul 70 Eotnr
burg
They VIII be among the elements OF the euucat on y
the people any future EN- rgeney tnat may arse
OF America
Address
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, D. g.
The National tribune., 1892-11-24

THE handy bag be made Of Sny material.
The form can be cross-etlched IN tbs lining after
being sewed TO lhe iuicd strip. The top should
be without festsninrs 81 any kind. - 1t h says
handy TO get what you want without having to
stop to undo these. Besi0e The needle book or one
side there can be poke in the ether cro@~st clisd
on after the bag j. finished. This bag ne hung
OIL a sewing machine aisaiF. and = very
useful article. Pro FaIia-Jspe q. Harvey, Llttls
Valley, Mimi.
The National tribune., 1892-11-24

the particular instance where members were COM
peting the article selected was judged the best
will pledge my word that there will be no jealousy
in Missouri should friends from other States DO
so fortunate as 10 take away every prze. We are
friends. and as such If there be in ranks any
who could so easily become jealous over q prize
let us extend to that misguided friend our sympn-
thy i say, give everybody chance at sll times
Loyalty yours-Amos l.. Seaman.
The National tribune., 1892-11-24

nine minutes; two. nine and half; three. 10. and
four III minutes. The yolk will he firmly SET while
the white viii be geatinous, like thick cream.
HOMEMADE SAUSAGE.
Sausage made from pork is hard to get now-a-
days from the butcher most of the sausage Is
mixed with portion of lean beef In order to
hive good, pure sausage, make your own As fol-
lows: Ten pounds of fresh pork, three lat, seven
lean. Chop fine possible, or grind in sausage
cutter and season with one teacupful OF fine salt,
one of powdered sage, ore ounce of black pepper.
Keep in a very cool place and make in cakes As
needed
The National tribune., 1892-11-24
HAPPY HOUSEHOLD.
az RrLEs ZOE L.ANrs.


L. Let the wick always touch the bottom of the
lamp and trim the top Square and evan. cutting of
the corners In stndent-lsnps rub 81 the crust
On the wicks, and never cut thfnn.
o. Fill lamps within half al inch Of the top. If
Zoe full the oil runs out. and especially when
lighted Rreasing everything that touches II.
8. In lighting, turn wick up slowly. that the
chimney may heat gradually aud not crack.
G. Keep the wick turned high enough to hurn
hssly. IL tso low poisonous gss ia generated.
wkioh IL Explosive.
.. Keep ell paris clean To insure a free draft
.. Wash cfin,neys ga hot suds and polish them
With old newspapers.
Row TO COOK AN rec.
In egg, 60 be properly cooked. should not be
bsiled, only sosided. Pui your egs 10 a stsw-pan
and immsfso II al boiling water and let it stand
the back Of the siore when the will Bot boil
only retain i1s hea.. Kesp esg under water
The National tribune., 1892-11-24

Zone reading these notes should frs. carefully
study the paragraph from the Holy sc ipirres as
Ind cd ]
The National tribune., 1892-11-24
SUNDAY MEDITATION
A Study of The International Sunday
School Lesson Appointed for Dee
4, 1892.

Subject: Cure of Cripple at Lystra by st.
Paul. Acts, II S-1S.
The National tribune., 1892-11-24
CONVERSATION CLUB.

Thoughts from the C. C. Members on Many
Topics.
Rm,cs Of the G,tb.-1. Write briefly. Write only
on one side of the paper. 3. Write TO the point 4.
Write on one subject S. Write your best. g. Each
week the names of those writing fhe best letters
style, composition, spelling, penmanship and gen.
eral merit consdered-will be named at the head
OF This column on the Honor Roll. First honor
will include all of these requirements. Second
honor will include deficiency in some one point.
No others will be named.
The National tribune., 1892-11-24

The above distances are stated in straight
lines and not by travelled routes.
In orr study We shall do well to divide the
date as follows: a. The miracle. b. The at
tempt 10 pay divine honors to SITS. Paul aud
Barnabas.
We shall study Acts ID: 6-18, inclusive.
These will be aAhe enough, and We shall thus
maintain greater unity.
In verse 6, 'tfed unto Lystra and Derbe,"
cover, in general, events at both places. but
leave the Apostles at Lystra; SO when our les
con opens they not yet at the last named
place. We learn in V. 20 of their departure
from IIYStra To Dnrhn
The National tribune., 1892-11-24

We must keep before our minds the route OF
st. PaIl in his first missionary tour.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18
LADIES' COLUMN.

The hardest housekeeping in the
world is the housekeeping that peo-
pie do for the benefit of their neigh
bors.-Half the troubles we have are
caused by worry as to what people
think. What difference does it make
what they think, anyway? No one can
live their own life and two or three
other peoples lives besides. What's
the use of setting up housekeeping on
the roof or on the outside walls for
the benefit of the neighbors? You
would be rightly judged insane if
you suggested anything of the kind,
and that is practically what half the
people do. They can't do this because
the neighbors would talk, and they
can't do that because the neighbors
would talk, and they can't do that be-
cause the neighbors would wonder if
they couldn't afford to do something
else. They may not say it in so many
words, but they mean it, and it is
simply a great vacuum in some of our
natures where moral courage ought to
to be. Half the sting of poverty or
small means is gone when one keeps
house for themselves and not for their
neighbors.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18
An Old Journalist Conresses.

There Is q foolish prOverb which says,
''Whom the gods love die young" It is
very old, and time has let it get mixed
up with another proverb. The way ii
was written is, ''Whom the gods love
they grind slowly" That is about PEG
pie, but when it comes to papers they
really do die young.
[ used to be a young editor once. My
duty was to carry the paper around to
the subscribers every Friday. 7 was al
ways quick, and as [ ran through the
streets I flung the papers in the yards.
After I got back the other editor, who
owned the paper, used to say: ''See
here! Mr.. Brown, Miss Jones, Mrs. Pc
tiers and the baker all say they got no
papers, and had to give them each a
copy" Then l used to say:
why did you do that? Browns pa
per is sticking up in his grape trellis.
Miss Jones paper fell under her front
stoop. Mrs. Peters lighted on top Of
her side porch. and the bakers paper
popped through hole in his cellar win
dow. IF those people spent, as much
time looking for their papers RS they do
coming down town to complain of me
they would show more sense
After [ had been an editor few years
[ learned how to be reporter and be-
gan to enjoy life.-Julian Ralph in East
New York Arlington.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18
ODDS AND ENDS.
Music type was invented in 1902.

Music type was invented in 1902.
An i'll tempered woman is the DEVILS
3oornail.
The ashes of burned cork make fine
black paint
Cannon discharges may be heard near
~ twice as far as thunder.
Burden realized a profit of $9o, eco from
his invention in horseshoes.
A case is reported of a somnambulist
who walked fifteen miles in his sleep.
All contamination of water and food
l1pplies should be carefully guarded
against.
The medusa is a fish so fragile that
when washed on the beach it melts and
disappears.
Without the help Of human love di-
vine love could never have been made
known on earth.
Keep a small box filed with lime in
your pantry and cellar: it will keep the
air dry and pure.
The idea of ferrying loaded freight
put into practice.
The diamond has always been regard
ed as the most precious stone. 'Itsresists
the hardest bodies.
1t is funny that ice cream is SO uni
versally loved when it is always getting
left out in the cold.
Pearl knifehandles should be rubbed
with q rag dipped in fine table salt, then
polished with leather.
"T here there's will there's q way"
but where there's q won't the way is apt
to be hedged up somewhat.
In the northern English coal fields
electric coal cutting machinery is about
to be introduced on q large scale.
The fall of rain in the mountains of
southern California has greatly increased
since the formation of Salton lake.
1t is predicted by the San Francisco
newspapers that the fruit crop of Cali
fornia will be much smaller this year
than last.
Mrs Alice Gray, of Springfield, O.,
has, according to dispatch, apparently
died four OF five times during the past
year, laid out for burial, and each time
returned to vigorous life just before be-
ing consigned to the grave.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18
Old Time Election Scenes in England.

Old Time Election Scenes in England.
OF all scenes of riot and misrule the
choicest specimens are to be found in
the famous Westminster elections, the
humors of which retain their SAVIOR from
age to age. In 1896 the hastings were
erected in Palace Yard, and the popular
candidates. Charles Montague, the Lord
Halifax of later days, and Sir Stephen
Fox, the grandfather of the great
Charles James, made their appearance
each at the head of a great troop of
borsemen, while their chief opponent,
Sir Walter Charges, brought also a
numerous following. The high bailiff
Of the city paced round about the rival
bands, estimating their numbers by the
ground they occupied. And the victory
the former was carried on the shoulders
of an immense multitude to his Office,
the excheqUer in Whitehall
On the same occasion the freeholders
of Middlesex assembled on the top OF
Hampstead hill, probably of that Par
lament hill which may thus have taken
its name when Admiral Russell, pre-
senting himself to them fresh from his
naval victories, was elected by acclama-
ton. But III later years the MiddleseX
elections were held at Brentford, the
ancient county capital-if the legends
of the kings of Brentford are TO be cred
ited-and it was on the Brentford hus-
tings that the stirring scenes of the
Wilkes and liberty period We're enacted.
All the Year Round.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18
A Freak of Memory.

One of the queernesses with which
writer's have to contend is an occasional
puzzle headedness over a perfectly well
known point of photography OF gram
mar A word that one has probably
spelled correctly all ones life suddenly
Ewerves over into the doubtful orthog-
raphy column.
Is it '.ingulf' or "engulf'' or zen
gulph:" one queries, with pen poised. Is
it ''appal" or '.apall?" Fantasy o.
''phantasy?" 'sHonied" or "honeyed?'
and so on indefinitely.
To be sure. there is the dictionary but
who wants to learn his A B C,s over
again or look up the spelling of every
day words?-Boston Commonwealth.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18

II am afraid I have greatly inter
fered with my own PRACTICE" said a
celebrated aurist, "by giving the fol-
lowing advice to many of my friends"
At the first symptoms of earache let
the patient lie on the bed with the
painful ear uppermost Fold thick
towel and tuck it around the neck;
with a teaspoon fill the ear with warm
water. Contin ue doing this for fifteen
or twenty minutes; the water will fill
the ear orifce and flow over on the
towel. Afterward turn over the head,
let the water run out and plug the ear
with warm glycerine and cotton.
This may be done every hour until re-
lief is obtained. 1t is an almost in
variable cure and has saved many
cases of acute Inflammation. The wa
ter should be quite warm, but not too
hot.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18

LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD. Take
white head of lettuce, remove the
green leaves and the core; after
washing cut the leaves in two and put
them in bowl. Use two firm, peeled
red tomatoes, cut them into thin slices
and place them over the lettuce. For
the dressing use pinch of salt and
half pinch Of pepper. Mix with a sal
ad spoonful of vinegar and spoon
and a half of oil. Pour over the salad
and serve.
FRENCH CREAM CAKES. = Boil one
cup of water and scant one-ha1f cup
of butter, add q cup of -four all at
once and beat until the mixture
cleaves from the pan. Remove from
the fire and add four eggs, one at a
time, beating all together vigorously.
When smooth drop by spoonfuls on
to buttered pan, shaping them lit
tie obIong; bake in a moderate oven.
Sometimes eggs are SO small that a
part of one or whole one must be ad-
ded. Cool the cakes, split and fill
with whipped cream sweetened and
favored.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18
Headquarters
Flour Feed and Grain.

The undersigned having purchased the ncw
Mill, recently built by the Tower Bros ana
known as the Crystal Lake Mills, takes this
method of informing the old patrons, and a.
many new ones may be pleased TO call,
that besides being prepared 10 do the usual
custom Grinding he has, and will endeaver TO
keep on hand, large stock OF Flour
Feed and Grain of all kinds.
He also has for Spring Planting and spring
and Summer trade a good stock of
Sanford Seed Corn, Quincy Mixed Feed,
Seed Oats, Seed Barley, Seed India
Wheat, st. Louis Bran, SnOW-White Mid
dlGinSS, Gluten Meal, Cotton Seed Meal
SEED WHEAT, Indian Meal, Corn, FLOUR
New car nov in Roller Process and Pa
tent.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18
--..s.s..s- Gns.s.

Did you ever try a glass of hot wa
ter for sleeplessness?
Rose water and glycerine for sun
burn?
Grated horse radish and vinegar for
neuralgia?
Borax water for removing stains
from the hands?
Kerosene { oil for taking out iron
rusts and fruit stains?
Putting paper bags over fruit cans
to exclude the light?
To keep cash account and teach a
girl to do the same?
To keep your closets free from old
shoes or any soiled garments?
Housekeeping.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18

have not used all of one bottle yet. I suf-
fered from catarrh for twelve years, expert
encing the nauseatiRg dropping in the throat
peculiar to that disease, and nose bleed almost
daily. I tried various remedies width out
benefit until last April, when I saw Ely's
Cream Balm advertised in the Boston Budqet,
I pro cured a bottle, and since the first days'
use have had no more bleeding-the soreness
is entirely goue.-D. G. Davidson, with the
Boston Budget, formerly with Boston Journal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18

When bilious disorders the of
dysentery diarrhoea, when they accom-
pany those diseases, the system must be
cleansed and the bilious disorders cor
rected before the dysentery or diarrhoea can
be permantly cured. For this purpose always
use st. Patrick's Pills, and after they have
operated, take Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
andDiarrhoea Remedy and a speedy cure is
certain. For sale by II. G. Pierce, Druggist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18

Melt a pound of white CASTLE soap
over the fre'with a little water. When
melted perfume slightly with any
one of the extracts, and stir in half a
cupful of common oatmeal. Use this
preparation when washing your hands
and you will be surprised at the i'm
provement in their appearance.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18
DENTIST AT CRAFTSBURY.

DR.. G. II. Fuller, Surgeon and
Mechanical Dentist.
Ether chloroform, Mayo's vapor,
vitalized air and laughing gas Civ
en- for the painless extraction Of
teeth.
All work warranted. Office at
residence, SO. Craftsbury,
DIR. G. II. FULLER.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18
Also Dangerous.

No one can deny that it is extremely.
impolite to tell a man outright that he
lies, but there should be some e1pedienti
at such times to show that we are not
quite the fools we are taken to be.-Ex-i
change.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18

TAKE WARNING.-And don't let the germs
of that vile disease, Catarrh, take root and
flourish in your system. Sulphur Bitters will
prevent this and will make you strong and
healthY-Editor Weekly Press.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18
EsD go q

For burns, scalds, bruises and all pain and
soreness of the flesh, the grand household
remedy is DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil. Be sure
you get the genuine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-07-18

The Rev. VIM Stout, Wharton, Ont, states
After being Intellectually treated by seventeen
different doctors for ScrofuIa and blood dis
ease, was cured by Burdock Blood Bitters.
Write him for proof.