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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11
Abraham Lincoln's Genius for War.

When Ewell was already in the Shenandoah
Valley Sickles heading Hookers advance was
no further than at Bealeton, two marches out
from headquarters on the Falmouth plateau.
Hooker, serenely remaining there, was medi-
tating the dubious exploit of striking at Hill,
still remaining on the Fredericksburg intrencb-
ments project Of which the President disap-
proved in terms As quaint as they were STRAIT
egically sound. '"rhs enemy" he wrote would
be fighting behind intrenchments, and have
you at disadvantage, and so, man for man,
worst you at that point while his main force
would in some way be getting an advantage OF
you northward. In one word, I would not
take any risk Of being entangled upon tho
river like an OK jumped half over fence and
liable to be torn by dogs front and rear with
out fair chance to gore one way or kick the
other.n Then, Leo in full march on the Upper
Potomac, Hooker made the wild proposal that
he should be allowed to march on Richmond. q
project which might have resulted In the fulAl-
ment of Lees grim jest about swapping
queens" This cratic scheme found no favor
with Lincoln, whose answer was: u would
not 90 south of Rarpahannock upon Lees NOV
ing north Of it. II you had Richmond In
vested to-day you would not be able to take It
in 20 days ! think Lees army, aud not Rich.
mond, is your sure objective point the great
fact which the Presidents had already compre-
hended in the early days, and never after left
grip OIs Cluaily 0OOkeI ssluCK CSup Ou Juuo
Is, Hill being 30 polite a. to zee him OF before
he too moved. He hurt Lee nowhere south
of the Potomac. It is quite true, II 1t wefe
anything to be proud Of, that, in the words Of
the biographers, Hooker twas able at perfect
leisure to choose his time and place for crossing
the river" Indeed, with somewhat misplaced
complaisance, he waited" until Lees whole
army was on the north side; and, while at
length he was leisurely crossing, Ewell and
Hill and Longstreet were also choosing at per-
feet leisure their times and places for harrying
unfortunate Pennsylvania almost to the Sus-
quehanna. Yet Hooker on the Potomac was
preferable to Hooker fddling outside Rich
mond while Rome was burning beyond the
Virginia line, and it has to be said that but for
the President he might have been In the former
locality. Lincoln does not appear to have
written any strategic letters to Grant, eher-
man, or Sheridan. There Is an interesting
series of letters of that character to Burnside
In East Tennessee during Rosecrans's evil days
in Chattanooga, but the subject Is of subordi.
nate Importance. Some Of the Presidents let
tiers to Rosecrans would strengthen the CON-
tention that he possessed strategic genius were
there space to quote and elucidate them.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11

4 very dainty glove-case embroidered with
pansies and tied with lavender ribbons in
graceful knots makes . pretty gift Glove
cases are made longer and narrower than hand
kerchief-cases. though there are no set rules
governing the size Of either. A pretty size is
II inches by six inches when folded up, but 1t
is rather long, and few inches can be taken
from the length If desired. Make the outside
of white silk, or linen if you prefer. Enough OF
1t il needed to make the cover, which Is in one
piece, and to make the outside of the pockets
(the same amount is needed for the pockets, but
it il cut in two.) Then the Innings must be the
same size and number. Purple silk makes q
pretty lining. Put two layers of thinnest Of
eachet cotton, sprinkled with violet and orris
powder between tho outside and the lining /;
turn the edges in nicely and fasten them, COW
sring tho seam with fine purple or white silk
cord.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11

The flowers should be embroidered on the
pockets as we'll - on tho outside. 1t 10 we'll
to confne oneself to shades of purple for them.
and to observe carefully the natural celors,
that the flowers may not look COARSE The
pocket-faps, or the pieces forming the pockets
must be lined, padded and scented too Mar
row ribbons cross and tie loosely ct the edge,
and the bow, made Of broader ribbon, is sewed
to one corner. A little elastic band, that can
be covered with . piece of shirred silk,
holds the glove-stretcher In place. The same
idea can be worked out in yellow pansies using
yellow Innings and Q yellow bow, making very
unusual but pretty effect. Yellow pansies
alone arc not used SO much as they desrve to be !;
for, worked up in tho pale colors, with few
touches Of the brighter shade and some soft
browns, nothing is prettier. Yet it is rarely
seen. OF course there are innumerable flowers
that might be worked up ir the same way, or
leaves In green shades would be pretty, but
with the flowers the leaves are not much used.
The spaces are too small for them TO be worked
In with the blossoms
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11

A pretty Summer silk Is Of dark-blue with a
tiny little white flower scattered over it.
Around the skirt is ruffle of plain, dark-blue
silk. Above it are two bands Of velvet ribbon
Of the Same shade. The full sleeves have SIM
ply cuff of the plain silk, and the yoke is of
the same. It is short yoke, and the collar Is
. high straight one. The Powered silk is
drawn up to it with a tiny rufle. The yoke,
cuffs, and belt can be covered with white Irish
lace, making it more dressy. The hat Is dark
blue straw trimmed with wired loop of the
white lace and bow of ribbon.
-
To poach eggs in q ball requires knack
that only comes with practice. It Is done by
whirling the boiling water and dropping the
egg into the tiny maelstrom, right in the center
of the hollow. The rapidly moving water
will keep the white in circular covering for
the yolk while 1t is cooking.
Sc
Egg lemonade, q refreshing drink In these
days, is made by beating up an egg, the whites
and yolks separately and then together, and
stirring it into the lemonade using one egg
for each glass.
Rice cakes are good for breakfast They arc
made by using to one oupful of rice (boiled
soft, q pinch of salt, the yolk of one egg, two
tablespoonfuls of -four, and enough milk or
cream to make 1t about the consistency OF
sponge cake dough. When ready to bake, add
the white of the egg, which should be we'll
beaten. Bake in muffin rings.
Good cooks wash some of the pea pods and
boil them with the peas. It gives richer
flavor to them. In the country, some cooks
add o few of the tender tops Of the pea-vine to
the peas, to make them green as well az to add
to the favor.
Black wool goods can be nicely cleaned some
times with soap bark, using q small quantity
to pailful of water. Iron the goods ON the
wrong side.
In Europe and America statistics say there
are more women than men, but in Japan the
case is reversed, the proportion being 100 men
to every 80 women.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11
A Money-AIaking Job.
NJ. vi H.,IF,.1

Minister'S Wife-Wasn't there Q request for
prayers for rain among your letters this week
Minister (wearily)-Yes.
~ thought saw one"
"Yes. 1t was from Deacon De Goode."
"But you didn't pray for rain"
"No. Pm tired praying for rain just to
please the Deacon. I've come home in the wet
for three Sundays, and still he keeps on asking
for more"
"What business il he In 2"
"Hes . contractor for the Street Cleaning
Department."
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11
The Matter of Bait.
% ~

The Pastor was calling at the house Of Bro.
Billings and the small boy was entertaining
him until the parents came down.
"Do you ever go fshing?" inquired the
youngster, who had inherited his fathers fond
ness for the sport.
AZ am fisher of men," he responded.
"Do you carry your bate In jug, like papa
doesP" was the next question, and just at that
moment Bro. Billings appeared with seraphio
smile of innocence lightning up his Genial
eountenance.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11

The customary price Of @. A. r. cards Is So
Dor 100, but THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
soiH furnish you wita 100, having a fine picture
If y0x.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11
Makes . Big Difference.

Jinks-I hear that hotel waiter was dis
charged the other day for demanding tip.
Ninks-Get out.
"True a. preaching. He didn't ask for 1t
either, merely acted a. II he wanted one"
"pon't believe it."
SITS 20. He was new TO the place and
didn't know that the man he was waiting on
Was the proprietor"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11
Poor Town for Business,
Indianapolis Journal

IInUsuHuESUtts JOUfNu.J
Weary Watkins - Still workin' the hts
racket
Dismal Dawson-Everywher but Chicago.
The las time tried it there tn crowd set down
on me an picked my pocket for 80 cents
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11
A Sad Fate.
1Eetp York WeeklU.

GEsv York Weekly.l
Dora (at the seaside)-Aren't you engaged
yeti
Clara (disconsolately) I'm not, and
won't ever be il stay in this foggy place.
"Why notf"
al can't keep my bangs in curl long enough
for man to propose.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11
NUWkB TANA'S
TREASURES,
A Thrilling Tale of the Sepoy
Matiny.
Ii knew we were cor
BY T. C. HARBAUGH.

Ii knew we were cor
daily hated. We had
been ordered to khirz-
abad some time prior to
the date of my story, and
found ourselves in one
of the oldest and most
beautiful cities of the
rajahs. Everything was
new to us till the nov
city of the change wore
of, and then we settled
down to the inanity Of
barrack life under an
Indian sun.
After awhile came the
first rumors of mutiny.
The devils wind" as it
is called, began to blow
when the hog's-lard car
tridges came to the native
soldiery, and we ft THAT
they would make trouble
for the Queens white
subjects in India. In
vain did we try 10 stem
the tide by compromising
with the malcontents;
we substituted other
paper for the obnoxious
stuff. but the Sepoys
would not listen to US.
~
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11

gomeone suggests as q means for removing
inkstains the use of kerosene and soap. Use
1t again and again until the spot disappears,
and If necessary letting it soak for few hours.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11

A gray wooden costume made up with big
lapels, boasts of no other trimming. The
plain skirt is we'll fitted over the hips. The
placket fastens visibly, with row OF fiat,
cloth. covered buttons. The belt is made OF
the wooden material lightly lined and stiffened.
The wide lapels open from perfectly'plain
white vest and straight collar. 1t is essentially
a gown to feel well dressed In, if we'll fitted
and made.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11

When Prince Bismarck was rallied about
being 20 fond of kissing the ladies' hands, he
replied: my old master used to tell me that
when lady kisses ones hands, 1t Is an official
intimation that you are an old man. Az long,
however, as you are permitted to carry their
tiny hands to your lips, depend on it there is a
drop of young blood somewhere in your veirs."
ELSIE PoMERoY McELRoY.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-11

A piece Of charcoal in the refrigerator will
keep the atmosphere sweet. 1t ought to be re-
newed every week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

We desire 10 say 10 nnr citizens that for
years We have been selling Dr. Kings New
Lille rils, iiackIuns Aruiel Salyc and
Electric lHtttrs, and have never handled
frtanucs That sell as wil or that have
Eirgu such universal satisfaction. Wcdo
mol hesitate TO guarantee them every time,
and wcs'gui ready 10 refund the plirrhase
Prce, il satisfactory results do not follow
.h"lr nso. These remedies haze won their
great popularity purely on their merits.
br4i."M Hnih, druggist, corner seventh
and Pine streets, Goods delivered nee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
4 RRAYE YAGAnoYp.
Hc Saves Woman and Her Children
From a Horrible Death.

Ho Saves Woman and Her Children
From a Horrible Death.
St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Scan you help poor devil to cup
o coffee and bite to eatY" inquired
disreputable looking bum of a party of
gentlemen who stood in front of the
Lacledc and talked over the result of the
election.
One man after another shook his head
until Judge Amos Q. Hodges was
reached. The Judge looked at the man
closely, handed him n IS bill and told
him to get square meal, a bath, clean
shirt and shave and report to him at
the hotel.
You must have gold mine on your
Mexican ranch" said an acquaintance
who saw the Y placed in the grimy paw.
mot exactly" replied the judge,
"but I've always got few dollars for
that fellow. One day in the summer Of
'Si my wife and three children went
cut driving in New Orleans behind
team of spirited horses. While going
down Canal street the coachman
dropped his whip and dismounted to
recover it. The team took fright at a
fire engine and away il went, through
PhAiNNt illpb vi NNHlilte. WIZ N"7
poweress to even guide them, and ii
was not a span that many men would
care to get in front Of.
"People ran out into the street and
waved their arms and yelled whoa as
people always do, frightening the horses
worse, and causing them to make sud
den turns that threatened to upset the
carriage before it was dashed to pieces.
But no one did anything calculated to
| stop them. The yag that has Just left
us was the first to prove his manhood.
lie made sudden rush as the rig went
whizzimg by him, caught the rear of the
| carriage and climbed in.
"Flnding that the ribbons were drag
| ging on the ground, he sprang forward
upon the back of one of the horses and
seized the bride rein. In half a block
he brought them to standstili. Then
he gathered up the ribbons and brought
my wife and babies safely home.
Naturally wanted TO do something
handsome for him, but he wouldn't ac-
ccpt cent ! insisted and finally
showed 800 bill into his hand and
told him when he needed more to come
back to me. lie looked at the bill and
handed it back. Why, mister, he said,
ia drink myself T. death in week
with all that money. just make it u
tGnner, will you% | made it 'tenncr,
and that's the last | saw of him until
| lust now"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

Both the method and results
when Syrup Of Figs is taken;
it is pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, and acts gently yet
promptly on the Kidneys, Liver
and Bowels, cleanses the system
effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures
habitual constipation. Syrupof
Figs is the only remedy of its
kind ever produced, pleasing to
the taste and acceptable to the
stomach, prompt in its action
and truly beneficial in its eff
fects, prepared only from the
most healthy and agreeable
substances, its many excellent
qualities commend it to all and
have made it the most popular
remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in
soc. and 81 bottles by all lead
ing druggists. Any reliable
druggists who may not have it
on hand will procure it promptly
for any one who wishes to try
it. Do not accept any substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fig SYRUP CO.,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. NY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
FIGnr WITR 4 WH.IEF RAT.
An Exciting Battle with u Rodent in
NpstOn Bathroom.

SpstUn Bathroom.
IIarper's Young People.
Wharf rats are, us you may or may
not know, much larger than the ordi-
nary rat, and lately saw an enormous
one that had been killed under peculiar
and exciting circumstances,
a young man who lives in a fiat in
Boston, fully three miles from the nearest
wharf, was standing before the basin in
his bathroom washing his hands, when
he heard Il noise as of something muy-
ing around in the little closet under the
basin. STOPPING over, he opened tho
door, when out jumped an immense rat.
1t was so large that the gentleman at
first thought it was cat, the light in
the bathroom being dim. The rat
jumped into the bath-tub, anG the gentle
man climbed upon the marble slab
around the wash bowl, and called for
his mother to bring him weapon of
some kind--"to kill the biggest rat in
Boston" he said.
Finally his mother brought him an
iron carpet with handle six
feet long. She opened the door Just far
enough to thrust in the weapon, after
being assured that the rat was still in
"And then The fun booon y s,ij nv
friend whom be tnid M ~ s,orv ,ui ~
moment / nict,cd ,I,tbs rar,nt-stro,cGar
the raj was On tha dsfaNsiva Il 90
getting dark in the hath.ror,, o,J /
lirhted the gss AMI tho ipst,nt I al 90
ne raj gave = ii,lio sc,,ssi o,,I in,,i,aJ
upon The odre of tbe tnh strmct NJ
| lin. but missed him and 10 sei@eI H.
Iandlr nf INV woanNn and cInn,r =, II i,
With Ills te3th mil cnnid bnr,,i,,
| shake him M. When / Sil sh,l,s ni,y1
| off ha inmnaj for No 49,, ~, In -
| the marble slab and when bs i,nI,a ~
il / iumpel into thr tmb Whan i, str, NJ.
at him ma second 1.-Two no dnd,,,j a. a.
| plow and made fgr M again eHSoaIirs
MS loui rs IN vNtn,~ nfr ii1d't 0" a,,H.
pose that anytninG IN Tia tbsnc ~ ~" w.
could make surh i naisr Tba f,milics
living in the fat. nbovo and bal"n ' 1'',r5
heard Nm di.tinctiv anG cs,,,n a'i'
him what il oIl p,camt 6rita o W. on
collected nj The bath.r,H,n Io1r M
| warned thcm nat tnnagHtha M, ~
"The rat And chorgsj IN, r,Sces ,,,roo
times before / couII Lii XXX "a 't thon
his rara was son,a,hinr tar,; H. III III
s1uealGl lnu1er thnn nye, and ,,miaJ
ia te.ib II tbe banIio II ~, ~ Sut,IS'
shook him off aud bn tricJ tn ;,, ",,
~ Il rGarn ,,oa ~, ~, II I'LL
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
4 MOOD.


All The world is wrapped in shadow,
All my thought is stepped in gray;
Sweet and wunton sadness holds me,
And enfolds me,
As the arms Of night the day,
Sweet us pulsing Of spent music
When the hands have ceased to play.
Ger the sense longing stealeth.
For what cause it may not know;
As when evening gruweth tender,
And the spleudOr
OF the sunset buruc!h low,
Ger the land the white mist silent
Stcalcth through the after-gluw,
Sad as sLanting sunlight falling
On the sails of outbound ships;
Dear us memory that hOvcrs
or alover's
Kisses on wnfnHu's lips;
Soft Us when thin clOud-rnantle
Folds the moon i'll white eclipse.
So the sense is stepped is longing,
As the world il wrapped IN gray;
'Tis so much akin to sorrow
AS the morrow
Holdeth thought OF Yesterday.
lis, perchance, the soul immortal
Sad because the heart is clay.
iHpcrS Bqsdr.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

About $40,000,OO0 is paid every year
in Germany for the creation and preser-
walton Of forests; 100000 families are
supported from them, while something
like 100000 find employment in tile
various wood industries Of the empire.
The total revenue from the forests
amounts to $l4,50O,O00, and the current
expenses are $S,5y0,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
LATEST new YORK FASHIONS |
Charming Chat for Ladies' by
"Rosalind May"
THREE STYLES IN DRESSMAKING
An Empire Gown That Was a
Dream of Fashion.

How Dressy Effects May be Impaired to
nn Otherwise Snmbre Costume the
GrndatIons Of Eisrhus--soinc Scasonn-
bic Hints About Holiday Presents.
Special Correspondence OF Gazptte and journal
New YOKK, Dec. l5.--In dressmaking
there is choice among three styles and
of these, first Empire outlines have
great prestige, by reason of novelty and
because graceful even to poetry. A
second style shows a round waist with
straight or empire belt and the third is
n continuation of very short basuuos.
Evening gowns display huge Empire
putIs reaching almost or quite to the
elbow, though thin armed people may
rejoice in the fact that equally stylish
sleeves are continued tight from elbow
to wrist, even hanging well over the
hand. Apart from puffs, devices for
breadth in the way Of shoulder caps
standing stiffly, are much in order and
Of late, plated collarettes haring out
and reaching to the shoulders, have be-
come very fashionable. They meet
SLEEVES
~.
lIInt may W may NY iiia.cn ~ ale plaeeu
.taeSttsSiS W. S"PSo " I.oaNe tot nv
only Of short pun with small caps
above, but these are exceptional as the
great run of the season is toward ex-
travagance in breadth. As may be di-
vined, advantage is on the side of thin
figures and really at present, no woman
NJ 49, ~ o''siio ntt"usu iuGNig III
t,H'tu"p XII W. w %Do,e ny
ierN - " uies 2 S si " .i,s slieu,-
"eie an" hn'sii VI sot' i"l"a 'haV ol'cii
etoSs ~ suFP''ce s'yle'
An EMPIRE GOWN
worn lately, had for bodice, only a
front and held by rOsette at the back,
which came Just below the shoulder
blades. The lrapcry was Of fine white
net that hung straight with fullncss
massed from the middle of the back
and front. Xouaye fronts and sleeves
large putfs Of pink velvet with double
caps on the shoulders and cuffs from
the elbow reaching over the hand.
XUuaye fronts are foreign to the
character of this dress, but one sees
numerous notifications and combina.
tons of features belonging to different
leading vartias in make. Some of these
come in conveniently in the way Of re
modelling and a last seasons dress wa,
lately rendered stylish ~ an addition d
black velvet Iouaye fronts and pointed
empire belt.
npre.y rpprcrs
-, os.o, ,.,,',r.s,i . 80
're 1,vet' l.ipat'g" ~ ~ St .t Mise souc
fost'''t, X anut 1,'e ~ 'iiG ~ Ttlariliills
at ~ tho f,r,nor nro in S,,I,rod cbiIr1,
combined with delicate lace. and The,
are sold in sizes to suit every purchaser
| Flchus likewise arc in diverse cradn
tians and in white or occasionally col
orel chiffon with finish of chifTo,
plaits or lare or in fine net ar main
/ d'esprit have lace bo-dcrs Wmnnc,
about the corsare. with ends tied Al IN,
/ back or left lDose IN front thcv innsrf
charming softness 10 wenrers of nm,
are, and NAV atone for defciencies Il
too slender figures, Nor incxnnnsiye
uor,n,,. ,r,.,,,.,rs
.n..hi,f
white with a border of bemstitrhin,
and Nalencienues l,ce Thn snhi.ct M
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
TlEE SHEPHERDESS.
-
John Reid.

God set thee on this Norman plain,
ScarCe-upened flower,
Lest tile hot breath of man should stain
Thy noon bright hour;
And yct-and yet, thou dreanest here,
Dreunrst OF what?
Though there's no sign that Love is near,
trust him not.
As the hid honey draws the bee,
50 the rogue knows
What the sweet human heart of thee
Hath to disclose;
He'll Has upon thee from the sky,
Or to thee creep,
In cruel hasloto hear thee sigh
Aud see thce weep.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22
A STORY OF CHRISTMAS EYE
Touching Incidents of Life In
. a Towering Tenement.
A NIGHT SCENE ON THE BOWERY
Christmas Morning Among
the Lowly Poor.

Convict "BIlly's" Girl Enters Eternity's
Gnteway--rhe Sacred Crucillx Promise--
Noble Maggie's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Weakness and woman's bravery -God's
Goodness and Mans Villainy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-22

"Are you going to the Worlds Fair p"
"No, the other fare will prevent me. :"
"What other far?'i "The railroad
fare."-NeW york Press.