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The National tribune., 1878-03-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

" ANHiN1TUNs ~. q, lNdfcH :, I593,
From several years acquaintance with Cap.
tain GEORGE Il. LEMON, of this city cheerfuliv
commend him as a gentleman Of integrity and
worth. and wen qualified TO attend to the col.
lection of Bounty and other Claims against the
Governments. His experience in that line gives
him superior advantages.
W +. SPRAGUE, M. O.
Fifteenth District Of Ohio
JAS. ID. STRAWBRIDGE Nj O.
Thirteenth District OF PENNSYLVANIA.
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Claims! Claims /!
THIS CLAIM HOUSE ESTABLISHED 1865.
PENSIONS,

PEN SI0N a6ntrarteG - w9andsd' injured or have
however slight the disability, apply AT once
thousands entitled.
IL - desired 10 correct an erroneous impress
ION that prevails to some extent, that pension
- a gratuity--a sort of charity bestowed by
the GoYernment---alnd that the poor only are
entitled Pension is neither gratnitv nor !;
charity, but ls just though inadequate COM
pensatlon TO the soldier for the impairment Of
MS physical and mental ability to perform
manual labor, ana is, in fact, a part of his CON
tract withthe Government implied, if not ex-
pressed Ia SO many words.
some persons entertaining the impression
aIluued 10, refrain from applying through a
sehsll lVeness OF being regarded as objects OF
the chaflty OF the Government Others do not
apply by reason OF possessing competency
10 the first class / would say, you are indlil.
ging a ialse pride as the pension rs your due as
much as were pay, rations and clothing To
lhe second class would say, that fortune is
nekleand tomorrow you may need what to-day
you regard With too much Indifference to an
ply Tor, ana each years delay increases the diff
nculty OF establishing your title: Your disa-
nlAiiy Is llkely TO Increase with age, and may be
the cause OF your DEATH in which event Won
VIII nave made some provision for your heirs bv
establishing claim.
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WAR OF 1910. By act Of Congress,
1874 all surviving officers and enlisted and
drafted men, including militia and volunteers.
OF the military and naval service who served
ia days or were in any engagement and were
honorably discharged, and the surviving wild
ows OF such officers, enlisted and drafted men
are entillcd 10 pension al tie rate of eight dol
OF LOYALTY NO LONGER REQ CURED.
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urTHC Widows, minor children, depend
A4AAAs6t ent mothers fathers and minor
brothers and sisters entitled
WIDOWS WHO REMARRY WHILE THEIR CLAIMS
ARE PENDING, are entitled 70 receive Rension up
10 the date OF remarriage, provided they applied
within I've years from the date of death OF the
soldier.
Those who served in the Confederate Army
eral service, are now entitled 10 Pension IL dis
abled in line OF duty.
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LAND WARRANTS s2laisEs Msl sll.Ss q tss & 5

all other Wars that have occurred from lTo0 TO
March 8, 1850, their Widows, former widows (if
they applied during widowhood) or Children
or under age March 3, 1857 who have not re-
ceived Land Warrants are entitled to 100 acres
provided the soldier served FOURTEEN DAYS or
was In q battle or skirmish, In which last event
ONE HOURS service would give title.
No Bounty lard has been provided for soldiers or
sailors Of the late War Of Rebellion or their heirs
They can only acquire title TO Government Land by
Purchase actual Settlement
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PATENTS: special attention e, Y, on, given zen

PATIENTS Special attention given
- ~ Nv ~ to business before the
Patent othce, Interference cases. Extensions
before Congress, Infringement suits in different
states, and all litigations appertainng to In
Contested Land Cases prosecuted before the
United States General Land Office and Depart
ment OF the Interior
Prompt attention given to cases before the
southern Claims Commission and before Con-
gress
Write full history OF case and enclose two
postage stamps, and full and satisfactory
reply, with proper papers, viii be returned
free.
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RESTORATION TO PENSION

XIII " FensiOncrs who have boon uniustlv
Ae1h&kaht dropped from the Pension RollR or
whose names have been stricken therefrom by
reason Of failure TO draw their Pension for n be.
ROD of three years, or by reason of re enistment
are advised to communicate with this House az
once, With view 60 having their Pensions RE.
STORED or RENEWED.
PENSIONERS IN STATES LATELY IN RRREnLroN
can now be restored to the rolls.
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Rejected. DELAYED and Abandoned Claims

l have been very successful i'm having claims
that have been rejected reopened and allowed;
also in removing the cause of delay In their
adjustment; and where cases have been aban-
doncd by attorneys rs hopeless, l have in
many cases taken them up and secured their
allowance.
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NEW DISCHARGES
HoNoRApLy

SOLDIERS whose DisCBARGE PArERs have been
lost or destroyed, can obtain a cRRTiv1CATR or
HONORABLE DISCHARGE on imitation parch.
ment, copied from the records OF the War
Department. and duly certified by the proper
officer
The National tribune., 1878-03-01

IN accordance with the foregoing, the
Hon. J. A. Bentley, Commissioner of Pen
slons, issued an order recognizing me in all
cases filed by Mr.. Prtchard prior to oc-
tober Is, 1876, wherein he had the power of
substitution
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The publishers hope that every person inter
ested in any Of the above great measures win
subscribe at once, and do all he can for the cir
culation Of this paper Unity or sGort only is
needed TO osecure the passage OF these measures.
IN the columns ofthe National Tribune at the
proper time plan OF concerted action viii be
announced. Byheiping us you help yourselves
Address,
GEORGE r. LEMON s co,
90 FStreet, Washington, d. o.
Post-Office Drawer 325.
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The objects OF this journal are to secure TO
soldiers and sailors their rights, and to expose
their wrongs to public inspection so that cor
reotion may be made In its columns viii be
advocated
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FIVE GREAT MEASURES

vital to the interests Of all who fought in the
late war, namely
l. The passage of a law by Congress EqUA1-
IzING BoUNrIEs.
II. The passage of law by Congress, under
which the pension of soldier wounded, in
jured, OF diseased, or the family of diseased
soldier may COMMENCE FROM THE DATE OF DIS
CHARGE, OR THE DATE OF DEATH.
Ill The extension of the pension laws, so as
include soldiers Of the Aerican and vartous IN
dian Wars
~ The extension of the pension laws so as
to include dH surotvors Of the par of 1879 and
their seidotcs, regardless of length of service.
V. The passage of amendments by Congress
to remedy innumerable defects in me existing
pension Jatos
Amongst others TO include those who were
enlisted and performed service, but through
no fault on their part were never mustered in.
The subscription price Of The National 7ri
6uae" is hfty cents per year, in currency or
postage stamps five copies two dollars. The
December number viii be sent as a specimen
copy to any address upon receipt OF one three
cent postage stamp.
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a monthly journal deuoted to the
interests of soldiers and sailors
OF the late 1car, and all Dep-
stonerS Of the United States.
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The attention Of the former clients OF
B. r. Pritchard, Esq, Of indianapolis,
Indiana, who have not written to me since
December, 1876, is again called to the fol-
lowing
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, Norern5cr Is, 1876
GRoRoE f. LEMON, Esq. Washington. ID. c.
DRAR SIR Nou are hereby authorized to
notify each Of my clients that I have trans
TERED oyou all their claims, evidences. SC. and
that Il Is my desire they should correspond
with you hereafter, and forward such evidence
as You may need 10 complete their claims.
tSignedl B. 4. PRITCHARD
This proposed transfer was submitted to
the Hon. Y. Chandler Secretary of the In
terror, for his consideration and action.
The following extract from his letter, writ
ten to the Hon. J A. Bentley, Commits
sioner of Pensions, explains itself, and to
It your attention is invited
DEPARTMENT or THR INTERIOR.
WASHINGTON, ID. g. December g. 1875.
SIR.
y y ~
In view Cf the peculiar state OF facts existing
IN ne case, and the good standing OF MI LEMON
As an attorney before this Departments as well
as MS apparent good faith in this entire trans
proper 70 allow the transfer 10 be maoe.
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PRISONERS OF WAR. h hn4EI94 og9s
promptly collected
FURLOUGH RATIONS. A@Sspt' sss
promptly collected.

All such claimants are invited to send me
lhelr BURROUGHS and extensions of same as in
absence OF such papers no collections can be
The National tribune., 1878-03-01

~ Any person desiring in formation as to my
standing and responsibility viii on request be
furnished with satisfactory reference in his
vicinity or Congressional District
The National tribune., 1878-03-01

nFCEBTT0II does not operate as a bar
0L|Ax@t 4O1N TO pension in cases of loi-
unfeer soldiers of the late war but does in tbe
cases Of regulars and enlisted men of the NaUU
and Morfne Corps
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EXECUTIVE MANSION, Borsr Orr,

Captain GEORGE r. Lemon. Attorney and
Agent for the collection of war claims at Wash
ington City, IS a thorough, able, and exceed
ingly well-informed man of business Of high
character, and entirely responsible / can
assure all having war claims requiring adjust
far
The National tribune., 1878-03-01

ENHRpA&p, Pension laws are now more
A1sNAeAAxADL liberal than formerly. and
once for list Of questions 10 determine right 10
higher rate.
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ONORABLE DISCHARGE

Does not operate as bar 10 pension in any
case Of the late war.
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PRIZE MONEY 6Ss 6Fo&Pfig asSFs ooissfsa ePs sseen
INDEMNITY for EFFECTS /. h9ss !.

sinking, or destruction in any other manner
OF vessel, collected in a short time.
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NJ. BRAYMAN.
Governor Of Idaho and late MAJ, Gen. VoES
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Il. CHANDLER.
Necret0r9l

HoN J. a BENTLEY.
Commissioner or Pensions.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-28
Silk Raising

Editor Farmer AMI Mechanic.
Allow me 20 brlaG before your read
ers the advantages OF raising silk.
You have a climate peculiarly adapted
to this industry, two crops OF silk a
year being possible. The following
facts will be found reliable:
An acre of mulberry trees viii sup
port 1000,O 900 silkworms, who viii
make 100 pounds Of raw silk, now
worth from 4 10 ) dollars per pound
\ single fair-sizcd mu.b Try tree
Will feed worms enough to produce :
pounds OF raw silk. One pound of
reeled silk Will make Is yards of
fabric.
Silkworms multiply very rapidly.
the female moth laying 800 10 400
eggs.
\ million silkworms Will need the
first week the care of , persons the
second, f.; the third. s.: the fourth
and fifth, - 20 %. But children can
do much of this work. The reeling of
the silk can be done at any time
1t will thus be seen hat this bust
ness viii yield rich returrs,-subject
OF course to losses and diSappoint-
men's, our common lot in this life
But with intelligent care success will
be the rule.
\ standard authority speaks OF silk
raising rs IAN occupation for the
feeble. and a for the poor.
awakening to habits of industry and
of virtue the rising generation"
Though a native Of the extreme
north, Il short residence in your State
has made me deeply Interested in its
h~ospitab!2 people,--and in its future
prosperity. I. G. +.
BRICHToS, Mass Nov. 2ath, 1878.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-28
Shooting Affair.

Mr.. !. Mac Smith, who has just re-
turned from Rockingham court, gives
Us the following particulars of a seri-
u and almost fatal shooting affair
which took place in Stokes county,
North Carolina. las Saturday evening
Messrs. Joseph Fulton and George
HairSton, two young men,, one Of them
not over twenty one years of age,
have been at enmity with each other
for some time. Last Saturday they
met at Walnut Cove. and the old feud
was renewed and a fight was about to
ensue. Friends OF bo.h parties inter
posed. HaIrston was induced to leave,
and thus the difficulty was stopped.
Soon after the departure of Hairston,
Fulton left, and they met again at ia
cob Full on'ss store. at Sauratown. Here
Fulton called iIairston out, and the
quarrel was again commenced. They
went behind the house to settle the
matter, when a fight ensued, in the
course of which HairSton shot Fulton,
the ball taking effect in his chin, pass
ing through the lower lip and unCer
the tongue. and lodging in the back of
his head. Immediately after the shoot
irg Hairston jumped on his horse and
made his escape, and at last accounts
had not been arrested.
Hairston's friends think he acted in
self defence. and was justifiable III the
shooting. Both gentlemen are well
connected, highly respectable, and
popular in the community. and the I'M
fortunate occurrence is much regret
ted 10y their numerous friends.
At the time our informant left, the
wounded man was lying in a very criti-
cal condition, and little hopes are en-
tcrtained of his recovery.-DaRciUe
Netrs.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-28
GOOD BREEDING.
A Revival OfOur Ancestors Man
ners, With That Of Their Furni-
ture, Desirable.

From sunday Afternoon.
Much as we hope for from the fu-
ture, what just now jeopards our pub
lie and social welfare is not old but
young America. Half a century ago
there was non us a real respect for
aged people. outside of the circle of
near kinship. Boys and girls on the
roadside were moi ashamed to make
their manners to their elders, who. in
turn, had the ~politeneSs TO return their
courteous thanks for this youthful
c~ivilitv. That was a good symptom OF
the social sentiment. But the move
mcnt OF the spirit of the age has left
this mostly behind ard with this
respectful feeling for those whose
years and position entl'le them TO an
honorable regard has gone. to a peril
Jus extent, the reverence OF many Ter
the authority OF the parental rule, Tor
the authority also Of the State and the
statute book. 1t IS very difficult 10
break down a proper habit Ct esteem
for one object and not involve a weak
ening Of respect for others. 1t IS very
difficult to bring up that lad int Il
tlusty, laW-abiding citizen who has
cultivated the vice ola cOntemptuOuS
disregard Tor MS elders ana MS jet
tiers. Sometimes there has been a ser
vile Difference to these, which IS the
leaning over of a virtue to the other
side. That is not our danger. Now
and then a passion for the antique IS
the fashion, and the hunt becomes lu-
dicrous III its eagerness after almost
ANYTHING which has an ancient oOk
and odor. That is not to be laughed
at as q folly except IN It's excess. But
if while we are polishing up and res
toring these relics of fathers fur
niture and wardr0beS with SO much
zest we would revive, 1T the same
time, and re-entllrone some OF thel
sound and righteous principles OF
honor to whom honoris due, ourdwelio
ings and persons would not only re
ceive adornment. but our land would
be toned up With a return OF stable,
heal1hful public sentiment much
needed to atlay the fever and to purge
off the impureness of our general SO
cial and civil life.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-28
More Paper-Works.

With all the many purposes to which
PIPER is now devoted. It Is probable
We are s5ill only on the verge u DIS
coverles as to the very many uses TO
which it may be applicable. One OF
lis comparatively recent Applications
is the manufacture OF papOte'tm, a
name given By the Manufacturers to
their new floor and carriage carpeting
which has many advantages over or
binary tiooroil-cloths. This carpetrag
can only be distinguished from the
best made oil-cIoths by reason of the
better finish and its superior laying
quality. 1t is of grear strength and
durability warmer than oil-cloth !:
more flexible and therefore not so easl-
ly injured in laying or handling 1t
will not stretch or wrinkle as oil-c'Oths
do is warranted waterproof and may
be washed as often as desired without
fear of lnjuring its color OF equally IN
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-28
o

Every one should feel especially in
terested in preserving the records of
North Carolina. Up to the end of the
past half century the records of the
State were tolerably well chronicled in
histories by different authors but
since that time, no one has felt in
clined to keep up the task. 1t IS now
to be reioiced at hat K. b. Creecy,
Esq. of the E~conOmist, IS getting up a
Childs History of the State, while Maj.
John W. Moore is engaged in a
elaborate work of a general history of
the State down to the present day.
The people of North Carolina could
welcome no better works. The chill
dren of the state should be required to
read more Of their native state. and a
better knowledge of it would not be
unadvantageous to the older citizens of
her limits. 1t is a matter of co0gratu
lation that such able pens are now
employed in writing our history and
the people of the state should do all
in their power to aid them IL this good
work.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-28
Crime Upon Crime.

On Thursday last a british negro
attempted to outrage a Miss Johnson,
living in Johnston county, about three
miles from Princeton. 1t appears
that the young lady hal a desperate
struggle with the savage scoundrel.
during which the brute stabbed her
with a knife several times. but becom
inc frightened he made a hasty retreat
without accomplishing his hellish de-
sign. 1t is not known who the negro
IS. Mss Johnson says he Is a low,
chunky. black negro. and ore a blue
coat. light pants worn out III front,
and had on old shoes III s to n
side. The neighbors are very much
incensed a. the outrageous attempt,
and are making efforts TO capture the
fellow.
The same day a couple of negro men
attempted t. outrage a lady IN sampson
county, near Benefits y Roads, and
We learn that two negroes have been
arrested and lodged in Jail at Clinton.
Messenger.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-28
The Farmer and Mechanic

We always look with suspicion on
organs. A somewhat varied expert
ence on the subject leads Us to believe
that as a rule they squeal. And 50
when the FARMER \ NECHASIC
came out as the organ Of the State
Grange. and of the Agricultural Bu-
reau. we feared that it would base all
its claims 10 public support on its or
ganic qualities. But we are glad to say
that we we've entirely mistaken. Mr..
Shatwell has from the first resolved t.
win success by deserving it, and he has
made the FARMER AND MECHANIC well
worthy Of the confidence and support
of the people.-R0anoke Mars.
The is very kind of Bro. Bachelor,
AMI we reciprocate the good vii ::
though, as regards the paper, il has
never yet come up to. in our Judgment,
its capabilities. Possibly time may
develop these.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-28
DANCING WITH ! &aD.AN
= Clergyman Strange *
Derielco.

Na~ ok ..er
IhaEe had. sad ef-aa5ua c,es-
EyE2n, some very 3ryl -cac
Among The ma~t xci..e- va- the on.
tia; VIII now II .ce. 1 raua
merchant vas very -ck t~f.ass. +.
nigh unto death. II. vsslI So u.
pastor, uor allow any $40 7, y.
hmm OF lie s.h3eet st religion. ane
day he mentioned Esy name. Though he
was no acquaintance of name II
named me two ar -trre times. st
length his wife asked hn i Pc want
81 me u call He hesitate FIR som.
time, and then assoc his family ~
send for me-. lie aided: Tell hIm
To come right WAY. obes.I ID.
summons, w4S a~hsre9 into ,ue ~e.
chamber, ana II once recognized
grn. leman 81 Ii who hi been an e<-
c%a>ional nearer in ms church II
greeted me with great corliatIty. arG
asked that all should leave the room
lie wanted 10 speak To me privately.
Ills wife left with evident rvluetane.
The mar was - weak that Inc could
with difficulty turn in bed. y ~oe,
as the door was closed. the patient
opI&IC from MS ped, luEllta tao KEY
IN the door, seized me with thc strength
OF a giant. and said Nov we vii.
haze a nice dance. c~la~riag NJ
about the BODY. and he il lis night
shirt. commenced - caper round TIE
room. hummiug III a loss voice. Land
my Father are one. equal in power and
glory lie kept his pace for a fun
hour, till [ was nearly dead from ex
haustion and fright. lie was a Mid
maniac. Once | attempted To scream:
he seized me by the throat las eyes
flashed fire he said he would brain
me If | was not quiet. L und and
round he turned, keeping up the re-
frain Il and my Father are one. equal
in power and glory" Pretending to
be pleased, | suggested thaf We call I'LL
some of the family TO Join US. He
caught at the idea. opened the door to
call the household up, and | instantly
fled down stairs pursued bv the mad
man. He was arrested, taken to the
mad house, and in tw~enty-four hours
died a raving maniac. | have never
since heard those words repeated with
out being thrown into a cold sweat. |
had danced enough that night to last
me the balance OF my life.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-28
The Human Wonders

Such intense excitement among the
higher circles of our society has rarely
been created by any exhibition inBal-
timore. The Midgets will remain in
Masonic Temple all of the coming
week. giving three levees on Thanks
giving Day. We had heard much and
seen much in the newspapers of what
were called .'Midgets.' We had cor
ceived an idea of what they were, and
had wen pictured what they looked
like but one cannot have the slightest
idea how small human beings 4 be.
and not only live but be as lively as
crickets, until he sees these little peO-
pie. They seem to be fairies from a
far off falry-land, and mayhap belong
to another world than this but there
they are. General Mite, whose real
name is Flynn. was horn in Chenango
county, New York. is fourteen years
old and weighs only nine pounds.
Lucia Zarate is about the same age,
and weighs less than five pounds. She
was born near Vera Cruz. Mexico.
The parents of both accompany them.
The little lady is a brunette: the
General is light /: she a understand
our language very well. but does not
and keepher tongue going considerably.
Neither one has a foot three lncnes
long. and neither steps farther than
four or five inches'at a time. There
can be no doubt that these Midgets,
as they are playfully called, are the
smallest people any Il ever heard OF.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-28

tie least. l. Is made from the hand
s1m. & dr> gus and in only the be-t
quality 81 PAINS All oils, the paper
surface making the color, brighter and
more lasting. and this floor covering
r-tails at ON only one half TO two
thirds the prices charged for oi!-clotLS
Ct the same beau'y.
There are also bonnet boards. elastic
carpet lining. paper novelties. napkins.
butter plates, lap boards, and pioneer
building rape-. The latter i used a
a nonconluctor of sould. heat. cold
and iau pneSS, for floor a-d wall GOV
er.nge. for roofing. for ice houses. and
many other similar purposes. It i
vermin proof. air-tlght. being Stron-
and durable. clean and odorless and
possessing navy other advantages Of
which We 49, not space 10 refer 10
here.
Besides car wheels and many minor
articles. barrels arr now being made Of
paper. They are manufactured OF
stlaw pulp run into a mold made In
the shape Of oue-half a barrel cut yer
t~icallv. The pulp is reduced to the
thickness Of tn ee-eightS of an inch.
being subject to a powerful hydraulic
pressure. and IS then put into a steam
DRYER. the sides m mined evenly. and
thoroughly dried The ends are also
made of paper. but are protected By
wood. The advantages Of these bar
rcls over wooden ones are lightness,
cheapness and the prevention OF flour
sitting out while in transit. They 10
not cost more than one-tLird the price
OF wood barrels.