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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-01-30

FIRST meal served mt the Masonic Tenn
plo will be Lunch from IL to g to-day.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
A Narrow Escape.

We perceived to the right of US the dark
clouds in motion at q great distance and
under them peculiarly formed pyramid which
seemed to connect the clouds and the ocean.
During the space of nearly half an hour it
approached nearer and nearer toward US, in a
direction precisely in line across our vessel.
This was a water-spout of the largest class,
and caused much apprehension for our safety,
says writer in Scribner's / even heard our
oldest sailor. Hugh. who was at the helm, make
use of the following preston, while the tobac-
co-juice was trickling from the corners of his
mouth: Il have seen many water-spout. but
pll be - If ever saw one coming so straight
on board as this"
During this half hour we still remained
in perfect calm, the water-spcut bringing the
wind along with it. Wedid not spend our time
in idle conjecture, but endeavored if possible to
avert the impending calamity. 1t had been
stated that a sudden concussion of the air wou i'd
break the connection of water between the cloud
and the sea, and so disperse the descending COL
umn before 1t reached solid obstacle. had a
large fowling- piece on board, which determin-
ed to load and discharge repeatedly in the direc-
tion of the water-spout at the proper time Un-
fortunately, however. my powder was in my
large trunk, slowed away between decks in
such q manner that every effort to get at it
failed, and | lost the opportunity to test the
efficacy of this experiment. At length the mo-
ment of our trial drew near. The water-spout
passed across US a few yards ahead of our bows
and was rent asunder by our jib-boom so that
the great weight of the water fell on the surface
of the sea. Nevertheless the conclusion and
turmoil created by the bursting so close upon
US was so great that our vessel went spinning
around for some minutes like block in a boil
ing kettle, and we were completely immersed
in spray of water and blast of wind.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
Sights and Scenes.

On another page win be found the advertise
ment of our handsome offer of lights and
Scenes of the World" splendid collection of
800 superb Photographic views issued in 20
parts, each part containing 16 views. Coupon
for Part IL will be found on page of this issue.
Cut it out, writing thereon your name and ad-
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10 cents in stamps OR coin, to Coupon Depart
ment, THE HkTIoNAL TRIBUNE, for Part III.
For the benefit of our new subscribers who
may wish to secure the complete series. we will
send the first 10 numbers upon receipt of 81.
Simply write US a letter stating that yen wish
the first 10 numbers of "Sights aud Scenes"
and inclose ST. and they will be sent to you
You can then send coupon each week for parts
as tn y appear III TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22

on the iuxarious living at Malta, he spoke
particularly of the excellent quality of the
anchovies. He had never seen any like them
anywhere else. He told of grove of them he
had seen growing in the Governors garden
upon the esplanade.
gentleman present disputed the statement
that anchOvies grew Oh trees. The Irishman
reafirmed it most emphatically. The wine
was flowing and the lie passed. A challenge
was given and accepted.
The following day the parties met, attended
by their seconds. At the first fire the Irish
mans shot took effect in his opponents thigh,
the ball hitting the bone and causing such a
shock that the latter fell upon his back, and in
such pain that he kicked his heels vigorously
+" i faith, Major" said our hero's second,
you've hit your man, but think not danger
ousy, for see what lively capers he is cutting"
"Capers Capers!" exclaimed the Irishmam
with start. "Oh, by the powers, what have
done2 Bad luck to forever for such a
dreadful mistake!" And. Fastening to the
side Of bis antagonist. who had been raised to
sitting posture, he grasped his hand, gushing
forth he did so:
:" My dear friend, hope you're not killed ;
and If have harmed you seriously I'll ask
your pardon forever; for / made a murderin'
mistake! 1t WAS capers that ] saw growing
upon the tree at Malta, and not anchovies at
all !"
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"But your manner did" answered, quietly.
BY client shot one swift glance of fear and
distrust at me- and then dropped his eyelids
again, and became, if possible, more impassive
than before.
"You are right, DR.. Franklin Stokes" he
continued. "0f course ] must confde in you
II you are to understand the case. The fact is,
/ have no real ground to suspect anyone. Yet
] cannot help connecting the affair with-With
-my-pupii."
"YGur pupil?" l echoed.
"Yes; he was arteled 10 me to learn the
business some months ago. His people are well
of, but j fancy be has been going the pace too
fast lately. He must be getting close run, and
nobody else has access TO my safe, except, of
course, myself.
" Remember, don't wish to prosecute if
can avoid it, for the sake of his parents"
"As you own that you have nc real ground
for suspecting anyone" said coldly, Il should
prefer to inquire further before we talk of pros
ecuting."
He made no answer, and stepping on pass
ing car we soon found ourselves at the offices
Of Hoyle Co.. brewers.
Crossing passage we entered smaller room,
which Hoyle said was his pupils Office.
Though" he added, ~ must say Carnforth
does not use it much. He prefers sitting with
the clerks in the outer office when be has writ
iRa to do"
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possible fiji them Npt carefully and send to
your Department Chaplain. Do not send to
these Headquarters.asth this will but delay the
reports. as they mus gp TO Department Chap
lains Yours, in Fr Gosnd L.
A. V. KENDRIcK, Ghaplain-in- Chief, West
Liberty, Iowa. Il IA
FROM THE, SECRETARY.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The Depart
ment. as opened in THg NATIONAL TRIBUNE
of Jan. IL, has already excited good deal OF
interest. Communications have reached this
Office and / see in yohr issue of the 18th an
article entitled "Chaplains Should Write" in
dicatng the want felt of such work as tho
Association proposes todo 1t will not be pos
sible to carry on the work proposed without
the assistance of Ohsplains generally. / have
purchased book sferf the registration of all
Chapains who will join the Association,
also Treasurer's book, and they are hereby
requested to send name and address. with 25
cents; also state if they are Past or present
Chaplains, and of what Post or Department.
From personal inquiry and by correspondence
am inclined TO think that Cbaplains at present
can assist most largely the purposes of the Or
ganization by suggesting to their respective
Posts methods by which the Post meetings may
be made more interesting and the purposes of
the organization accomplished.
In some instances the discussion Of the ques-
tion How may our Posts accomplish the most
good for themselves and the community" has
OF itself made an intensely interesting evening
for the comrades.
In future communication will collect sug-
gestions from different Chaplains and furnish
them for the Chaplains' department
Comrades Chaplains and others should write
to Chaplain d. Z. Lowell, Fort Riley, Kan.
Geo. K. Hoover, Secretary and Treasurer.
Davenport, Iowa.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
A Door-opening Dog.
Popular Science Honthly.J


Scarcely any thing is lacking in the tai
furniture of this psychological dog to make
him the equal OF a baby two years old except
thinking in words; and who can prove that he
is destitute of this faculty. although not posses
sessing articulate speechf The other evening,
while was giving my plants drink. he came
to me several times. asking to have the gate
opened. Not caring to lay down the hose, /
paid little heed to his teasiDgs, and he deter
mined to compass his purpose in another way
To the front door he went, aud, pressing it,
found it not latched, but requiring some force
to throw It open. Then he back ed out the full
width of the veranda, and running threw his
weight 80 violently against the door as to drive
it open. Very soon he reappeared with his
mistress, to whom he had made his supplica-
ton, and she, without knowing Of his failure
with me, opened the gate and gave the little
fellow his coveted freedom.
1t should be explained, in regard to the wit
shown in opening heavy or sticking door,
that Toots acquired his experience with fly
door closed by the reaction of spring. He
found by experience that if with his fore
paws he pressed this door open just far enough
TO emit his body, it would spring to and pinch
his tail; and that by retreating and running
the whole length of a small entry he conld i'm
part momentum enough to open the door wide
and thus clear his TAIL at the same time letting
out dependent companion. This act, | am
inclined to think, is little smarter than is
usual in O two-year-oId child.
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From there we passed directly into Mr.
6oyle's private Office; though soon noticed
that there was a door communicating with the
passage as well as the one through which We
entered
"You see," be said, 81 always lock the safe
whenever leave the Office; but it frequently
happens that 60 into the outer Office without
doing so, because i have never had occasion TO
distrust any Of my clerks before"
This morning there was about 800 in gold
here in this compartment. and here below were
some far more valuable papers-debeDtures and
bonds-iD a long envelope. They are all gone. as
you see and they can only have been taken
when was in the outer Office this morning"
At this juncture the brewers ex PLANTATION was
cut short by knock at the door leading out of
Mr.. Carnforth's Office. followed by the pupil
himself
He was tall young fellow of l9 or 90, with
frank, good-bumOred face
"Carnforth." Nr. Hoyle began, "I am sorry
70 tell you that robbery has been committed.
Gold and some very valuable papers have been
stolen from my safe this morning"
Mr.. Carnforth looked surprised, and muir
INJURED that be was sorry TO hear il.
" his gentleman" continued Mr.. HOyle,
turing to me. "is private detective, who is
inv estigating the case"
Mr.. CarnfOrth looked still more astonished,
while bis principal went on smoothly
I'VE are going TO look through the desks In
the Office 10 try and discover some clew. Per
haps We had better begin with yours"
Upon my word DO you mean that you
suspect me?" said the pupil with rising anger
Yes, certainly, begin with my desk, il you
like" he added. trying TO calm himself
Young Carniorth handed NE a bunch OF
keys, indicating the one which belonged TO his
desk.
Pm sure don't know whether it's locked.
though, for seldom use il, he remarked, care.
lessly, not knowing that his principal had al
ready said the same thing.
By this time / was thoroughly interested and
more than usually puzzled by the case, and
Proportionately determined TO carry il through.
As tried the key in the de>k Mr. HoyIe
stood on my right, keenly watching every
movement. Mr.. Carnforth on my left hand,
was certainly looking on also, bat only in the
,eod -humored manner of a man who has re-
eived an order for a front seat.
could not open the desk at first, aud with.
drew the key. It was choked with woolly
PARTICLES from pocket and when had cleared
unlocked the desk easily enough.
Proceeding orderly drew out of the desk
xrst blotting-psd then two or three memo.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
NATURES EVIDENCE.
In a Way lie Never Dreamed of a
Villain was Discovered.

In snite of the success which has attended
most of my Investigations, / cannot help feel
ing paug of natural regret for those cases
where have failed to bring rogue to justice
One OF the most unquestionable rascals who
ever eluded justice came under my notice in
the following way:
was busy in my laboratory at a chemical
analysis one hot Summers afternoon, when the
servant brought me a card inscribed "Mr.
Barney Hoyle," and said that the gentleman
would like to see me.
When / entered the sitting-room 10 minutes
later found Mr.. Barney Hoye pacing about
rather impatiently. Iapologized for OBTAINING
him, and as soon as we were seated he began to
explain the object of his visit.
He was a tall dark man, in the prime of
life, and casual observer would have pro-
nounced him good looking; but noticed a GER
tain woodenness or lack of expression in his
face, which is usually an index of stupidity or
canning.
Certainly his eyes were too far apart for q
conventional story book villain, but | have
found this no hindraSce 20 vilany in real life.
His chief popularity, however, lay in his
left thumb. 1t had evidently been badly
crashed at some time and now a great IN
slightly scar cleft the tip into Two parts.
Briefly and practically. in smooth, quiet
voice, Mr. HOyle explained TO me that he had
suffered an extensive robbery in his business.
He was large brewer, it appeared, and that
morning he had discovered that some valuable
papers and about 800 in gold were missing
from bis private safe.
Il had my reasons for coming to you, but, of
course, if you think the case is beyond you l
can go to the police"
By no means" said, suavely. will un-
dertske the case if you wish me to- Mr.. HOyle.
1t may help me if you tell whom you suspect"
did not tell you that suspected anyone"
said Mr.. Hoyle, with start.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
Our Disappearing Game.
[CenturEi

1t is really appalling to compare the enor-
nous amount of game on this continent at the
beginning of the century with the wretched
remnant OF to-day. AT that time the American
buffalo roamed the praires in countless thou
sands, and was probably the most numerous
large animal in the world. and nowAbut all
Americans know the shameful story of its
extermination.
Little more that 100 years ago great herds of
elk swarmed in the Kentucky and Illinois
hunting-grounds, and even as late as 1920 g
few could be found in the district north of the
Ohio River. To-day, their fast-diminishing
bands confined TO the mountains of the
Northwest. iez
The same sad story of fast approaching ex-
tinction is true of the other game animals,
the antelope bighorD, mountain goat, and the
various kinds of deer; in fact, it is true of all
our larger mammals Many persons living to-
day will see their final disappearance in wild
state.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
Lovettss Guide to Fruit Cr.tu-e.

The edition ofths annual for Spring Of 1884,
IS before us and il is certniny the hnndsoiest aud
best arranged nursery catalogue that has appeared
illustrates aud describes very fully all the leading
varieties of Small Fruits and Orchard Fruits, Nuts
Garden Roots, etc, etc. Also Roses. Chrysanthe
NUNS. Dahiias and other Summer flo ering aud
Decorative Plants and Tubers, among which the
celebrated Worlds Fair Cannas especially
prominent. 1t describes all the leading standard
sorts and a host of attractive novelties. The book
Is adorned with two beautiful coored plates and
handsome Autographed cover; the illustrations
throughout excellent and in most cases made
especially for it. The instructions for cultivation
and management practically and clearly stated,
and II Will be found invaluable TO all interested in
fruit-growiHz. IL will be mailed for Ten cents
upon application to J. T. LovETT Co.. Little Silver
n. j,
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
No Time to Lose.

While living in Boston, Edison bought Fars-
days works on electricity. commenced to read
them at 3 o'clock in the morning, and con-
tinued until his roommate arose, when they
started on their long walk to get break fast.
That end, however was entirely subordinate in
Edison's mind to Faradsy, and he suddenly re-
marked to his friend: Adams have got so
much to do and life is so short, that have got
to hustle" and with that he started off on q
dead run for his breakfast
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
Two Kinds of Law.
tArgOnGutl !

James T. Brown, of Indiana, was once en-
gagged in case in the Circuit Court of that
State and was laying down the law with mas
terly ability. when the judge remarked that he
need not argue the law of the case as the court
understood that perfectly. Mr.. Brown replied
with much meekness that he merely desired
to talk about the law as il is in the books which
would be entirely different law from any his
honor was acquainted with"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
Earring the Government.

AS the train stopped at small town in Vir-
ginia, the mailbag was thrown to negro boy of
perhaps Is years. who started off at brisk run
TO the postoffice But larger boy. turning a cor
ner. suddenly ran into the mail-carrier and
overturned him. As as he recovered him.
self he turned upon the aggressor LOOK a.
heahi" he exclaimed; "you wants to be keer-
full of dis chile. When you knocks me down,
you jars de whole Gov'ment of the United
States / carries de mail!"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
WHAT A CHAPLAIN SHOULD DO.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUSE: The Office and
work OF the Chaplain IN the GAR. has not
been of the degree of efficiency ii should have
been, not from lack of appreciation on the
part of the comrades. but from neglect or in
efficiency OF those iilling the office
My service during the war was performed in
the ranks as a private, and believe am COM
petent to judge OF the kind of service that is
expected and appreciated by the boys. for they
are the same old boys to-day as in '6I--
A Chaplain should attend the Post meetings
as faithfully as any comrade in the Post and
take part freely in the business, and enter
heartily into the innocent pleasures and pas
times of the Post He should so demean him
self as 10 always be an example TO the COM
rades and yet not so AS to create the impression
that he lived In graveyard.
In my relation to the comrades in the Post
Department and National Encampments as
Chaplain in each and all Of these bodies / have
yet the first comrade TO treat me in the least
dIscourteOusly because of the office / hold, and
this leads NE to believe that the sacred Office
OF Chaplain is one of the most honorable and
responsible IN the gift of the comrades.
Permit me to appeal to the 5000 Chapains of
the GAR. to give due diligence to sending
their reports of Memorial Day to the Depart-
ment Chapans. 80 that they may in turn re-
port to the Chapisin-in-Chsf in due time for
him to make full and complete report to the
National Encampment.
The Adjutant- General will soon send out to
the Assistant Adjutant- Generals blanks for
Chaplain's reports, which have been adopted
by the Executive Committee of the National
Councli OF Administration upon my suggestion
and approved by Com ma nd erin Chief Adams
These blanks will be accom- panied by Circular
Letter No l from these Headquarters. and
by the Assistant Adjutants- General will be
sent to each Post. When they reach Won.
brother Chaplains, be sure to file them away in
a safe place, and as after Memorial Day as
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
RETIRED To NASHVILLE.

In conclusion, let Confederate soldier
who fought in Gen. Cleburne's Division
through the whole battle at Franklin speak :
ave were awake early the next morning
to discover that the Yankees had crossed the
river during the night, and were probably
well on their way towards Nashville. We
were glad they were gone. Hood seemed to
be stupified at the disaster that had befallen
us. He allowed his discouraged army to
remain in camp by that bloody battlefield.
The repeated disasters we had en-
countered under Hood had dampened our
ardor. The unwise rambling of our men
over the battlefield of Franklin broke their
spirit. We could not fight at Nashville We
lost that fight because the specter of Frank
lin, Evid with distorted features, with blood
streaming wounds, with CHASTITY, horror
stricken eyes, stalked among us. 1t was in
the columns as we marched; it rode astride
of the Napoleons; it sat by our campfres; it
stood in the trenches at Nashville, and it
lay in the rihe-pits o. nights"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
Beyond the Reach of Love.

The New Pastor-My brother, adjure YOU
to love your enemies.
Col. Feud tof the Kentucky moonshine dis
triet)-Cau't do it, parson Can't do it!
The New Pastor-You could if you would
try.
Col. Feud-Impossiblel Hain't got mono to
love. Shot the last one this mawnin'l
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and terrible hand-to-hand fights that took
moment there were thousands and thousands
of Union and Confederate soldiers mixed up
| in what seemed to be an iuextricable mass,
each side in stentorian voices yelling to the
| other side to surrender. Bayonets were the
principal weapons used; muskets were
clubbed and swords and revOlvers were
freely used. This contest lasted for at least
90 minutes, and with the clashing of arms
and flashing Of revolvers, the swearing and
yelling of the combatants, it was a concen-
trated pandemonium.
Gen. Opdycke was at the head of his bri-
gade. Passing down with that part of the
brigade on the north side of the Carter
House on foot, with
REVOLVER IN EACH HAND,
he joined in the hand-to-hand fight. Having
emptied his reyolvers of their contents he
seized a musket and fought with the soldiers
until victory was gained.
The break through the center of the
Union lines was finally closed, and the as
sault repulsed from one end of the line to
the other.
Another assault was momentarily ex-
pected, and hasty preparations were made
in the center for different reception. The
dead and wounded on the hand-to-hand
battle-ground were quickly removed, and
it was found that there were four times too
many soldiers present to fill the abandoned
rifie-pits. The oyerplus remained, however,
and loaded the muskets and passed them to
the front line
During the break in the center in the first
assault, 500 or 1 800 rebels passed through
the Union lines and over into the town, and
By the rules of war were prisoners; but one
half of them secreted themselves in the cell
lars and houses of their friends, and es-
capped.
Five or six assaults followed each other in
rapid succession, all of them being repulsed
without another break in the lines. The
slaughter was terrible. Between 600O and
1000 Confederate soldiers lay dead and
wounded on that field of battle, and between
1000 and 5000 dead and wounded Union
soldiers the authorities were reluctantly
compelled to leave in the hands of the
enemy, when late at night the army crossed
the river and
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
Excited.
iL6.

Strawber-I was getting on an elavated train
this morning and stepped On the feet of one OF
the guards.
SinRerly-Was be mad2
Strswber-Great Scott, yes. He called out
the names of several stations.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-02-22
We Draw the Line.

ILsgesl
o. sigh taste some coffee like our mothers
used % make,
And yearn to get slice of bread like that they
used TO bake;
But IL may bs we're ungrsteful, yet we're sure we
do not
To fee! once moro slipper like our mothers used
10
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Moderate.
fI5GI

Miss Pimples-When you say your prayers at
night. do you pray for all men2
Miss Leftover-No, indeed! Just one would
be enough,