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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-09-18

The Popularity of the Equitable Life Assurance Society.
indicated by the fact that for Eleyen years its average an
nua New Business has been larger than that of any other
Company i'll the world is due in great measure to its we'll
known pomptness in the payment of Death Claims and its
rule never to take advantage of techncaities where an
Equitable claim exists
Asa GUARANTEE of this, and to counterfeit the pemi.
cos influence of technical policy adhered to by many
companies, the Equitable makes ALL IT'S POLICIES old and
new, throughout the United States.
ABSOLUTELY INCONTESTABLE
After the policy has been in force for three years
1.-The Equitable Life has paid since it's ORGAN
lzatlon to January lst 1880, S5l 1872. 1876. and
closed its books upon that date without a con-
tested or past due claim"
The Equitable Life Assurance Society was the first to in
trOduce the
TONTINE SAVINGS FUND POLICY
And thereby to popuaze life nsace to "a degree before
unknown.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01

ion" How long would he remain Secretary of the
Treasury if on account of some silly technicality or
actuated by wbm or malice he refused to meet the
interest on the public debit Why the hurricane of
voices raised in Wall Street would drive him to
Ohio in less than twelve hours But would such
conduct on the part of Sherman be any more at va
rance with justice than that continually manifested
by John A. Bentey2 lie constantly refuses to pay
the soldiers of the country for ruined health shat
tered limbs and precious blood lost while suppress
ing the rebellion" Now, the question arises, will
the President of the United States allow man to
hold the Office of Commissioner of Pensions who
continuously defes this plain provision of the Con-
stitution Not that John A. Bentley declines to pay
any pensions but his evident animus is to choke the
full operations of the law, emasculating its benih
cent effects and far possible rendering it nom
effective. His crime is much one of omission as
commission Well, is there no power to right this
wrong? Has this man Bentley the authority to
coverty nufy section 4, article IA of the Constitus
ton of the United States Will the President
permit him to continue the despot of the soldiers
Will he be further allowed to crush them in the dust
according to his supreme pleasure
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
Present Status Of the Bounty Bill.
INTERVIEW WITH SENATOR LOGAN.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE having received large
number of letters from soldiers in regard to the pres
ent status of the bill for the equalization of boun-
ties" pending in Congress, and being desirous
of furnishing the most reliable information to all
those interested in this important matter, repre-
sentative of THE NATIONAL Tribune called on Sen
ator Logan who has so long and so steadfastly
champoned the soldiers interests both in and out
of Congress- and who is a member Of the Sen
ate Committee Military Affairs, and requested
his views concerning the present condition of the
bill, and the probability of its becoming law at
this session of Congress.
Our reporter was received very courteously, and
elected the following information in answer to in
terrogatories:
GENERAL LOGAN. l have charge of the bounty
bill, and have my report ready to submit to the
committee and should have presented it long ago
had not the Fitz-John Porter been forced upon
u.s. This matter has not only delayed action on the
bill for the Equalization of Bounties," but has
also deferred consideration of many other important
measures now before Congress. / have strong
hopes of carrying the bill through at this session
of Congress If however, it is delayed or de-
eated, l intend to throw the responsibility of such
action upon those who obstruct its passage, and
publicly show who are and who are not friends of
the soldiers
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
King John.

In section A. article A. of the Constitution of the
United States it is provided follows: +" The ga
hdity Of the public debt, Of the United States, au-
horized by lap, including debts incurred in pay
nent Of pensions and boanties for services sn sup
pressing GnsurrectGon or rebellion, shall not be
questioned" Here we find incorporated in the SUI
preme law of the land, solemn provision that the
debts due soldiers for pensions and bounties
growing out of their aid in "suppressng rebellion"
shall not be questioned" So honorable, SO patri-
otc, so just the men who originated and Sc
cured the adoption of that constitutional amendment
that they placed it forever beyond even the control
of Congress- violate the obligations of the Nation
to it saviors This is perhaps, putting the question
in light, nevertheless it is undoubtedly the
correct view. Probably the majority of the people
believe that Congress can, if it WILL declare the
whole pension system void 1t has no such po,oer.
While section 4, article IA, of the Constitution is
unrepeaed. by the action of three-fourths of the
States, it has no more authority tc abrogate the
payment of pensions and bounties than to declare
that the President shall hold Office for life or that
each State shall have but Senator 1t has no
more right to declare pensions void than bonds void
Both are authorized by law" and their payment"
says the Constitution, "shall not be questioned" ("
John Sherman regularly does pay bondholders the
interest their money used in "suppressing REBEL
The National tribune., 1880-04-01

The soldiers who enlisted in 1861 and 1852 for
three years, and were discharged after two years
servce-twenty-fo months--have received two
hundred dollars bounty.
Now, the question is, if soldier who remained
in the service twentyfour months is entitled to eight
and one.third dollars month for each months SER
vice, why is not the soldier who served twenty
three months or less period, and was honoraby
discharged by reason of physical disability con
tracted in line of duty entitled to receive eight and
onethrd dollars per month for each months service
rendered by him?
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
REFERENCES.

the
append specimens
possession of letters
a and military distinction aud widely known
United States:
BRLvDRRE, ILLINOIS, October
take pleasure recommending E.
LEMON now Of washington d. o. TO all persons who
men at Washington. know him be Thoroughly qualified
acquainted with in
growing the
and Offices have had oecason employ
mine, soliciting
very active weinormed n
honorable
ommend him strongly to sl who may his services
s. A HURLBUT, NJ. q.
Fourth Congressional District.
Ldte Major General u
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
GREAT RAID ON THE TREASURY
Sixty Thousand Dollars for Fitz-John Porter q
Cashiered officer
Thanked and Routed by General Logan---Rout
Completed


Prominent among the most important events of
the Forty-sixth Congress- and of the greatest inter-
est to all Union men and to every true soldier espe-
cay is the great four days speech OF General John
A. Logan, in the United States Senate on the bill
introduced by Senator Randolph, leading Demo
crat to restore Gen Fitz-J ohm Porter to the Army
1t was listened to throughout the entire period of
its delivery by full Senate and crowded galleries,
and the presence Of large number of the Members
of the House of Representatives, and many other
distinguished personages who seldom grace an occa-
sion of the kind by their presence attested their
marked interest in all that said by that distin-
guishcd orator, soldier and statesman.
The occasion was notable one, and but few men
could have met its requirements; but Senator
Logan more than fulfilled the most sanguine expec
tations of all those who best know his great abilities
for he grasped the whole question from the begin
ming to the close of his effort in all its bearings and
Details and with the keenest analysis of voumnous
testimony, the most forcible reasoning and impas
stoned eloquence placed the whole question in it's
true light before Congress and the country.
General Logan takes the position that the court
martial which tried Porter and convicted him fully
and finally disposed of his case, and that neither the
so-called Board of Review" nor Congress, nor the
Executive, any other authority has the power
to annul its proceedings that the only thing which
could be done in that connection, would be for the
President to pardon Porter, were he so disposed;
but the decision of the courtmartal must stand
fnalty
General Logan in scathing review of Porters
reasonable and contemplate conduct in the face of
the enemy during the days of August 9th 2Sth and
29th 1862 fully showed the animus of FitzJo ohm
Porter not only to General Pope, his superior Off
cer whose orders he deliberately, purposely and
sneeringly refused to obey, but likewise as deep
dyed traitor to the in whose defense he had
sworn to draw his sword. Senator Logan regarded
the effort to restore Porter to the army and place
his name among the list of honored whose
deeds the heritage of the Union defended and
stored, and whose fame is priced with jea lous care
by every lover of the Union, direct insult to
every soldier living and dead, and further, the
payment of premium on the treason and cowardice
of one who had he received the deserts his crimes
deserve wonld now rest in traitors grave with his
record of infamy above him, instead of beseging the
halls Of Congress- he is, for restoration and $780,
0O0
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
Property taken by the Army in States
mot i'm FnSsnrrectiOna.

Claims of this will special attention
In addition to the above military
claims OF every description, Patents Trade
Copyrights attend to business before the General
and other bureaus of the Interior Department
departments of the Government.
We invite
of the utmost prompttude thoroughness
ma tiers int rusted 30 hands.
GEO. L. LEMON.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
ROGER FARRELL.
ALTOONA, Pa, Mareb so, 1880.

GEORGE E. LEMON, ESQ.,.
DEAR SIR Mrs SaOme Ehrenfelt just called to say
that she has received her check for pension amounting
81 60 after deducting your ee and Patrick Feeney
has also received his amounting to 81 416 They both
desire through TO return you their sincere thanks in
appreciation of your valuable services
Yours truly, CHAS ]. MANN.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
ROCHESTER,, MINI, March gs. 1880,

Mr.. GEoReE E. LEMON
DEAR SIR: My sincere thanks for your getting my long
delayed pension claim through which gives 700
Yours truly ANNE MCLAUGHLIN.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
CITIZEN NATIONAL BANK.
WASHINGTON, ID, O., Jal

Captain attorney collection
Of claims Washington CITY thorough able
weinorned
responsible believe that the interests Of all having
requiring adjustment cannot be conhded to
JNO a. j. CRESW ELL
President
w. 4. ROACH,
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
An Attorneys Work.

Who will say an attorney is not the best kind of
a friend to a soldier, when, with hard work. J" he
will secure him, for the patry fee of $l0 enough to
buy neat little farm or village home Read the
following:
GRAND RIDGE. LA SALIE COUNTY. ILL.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
CLAIMS! CLAIMS!
This Claim House Established in
~ 6 5y
GEORGE II LEMON.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
OFFICES 6i5, IS Street, tCizsn, National B,ukJ
washington, ID. g.
GEORGE II LEMON,
Pensions.

Pensions.
wounded, Injured, contracted any disease
ever slight the disability apply at once Thousands entitled
Widows, minor children, dependent mothers fathers and
minor brothers sisters in the named entitled
War of 1912.
surviving soldiers of this war whether
military naval service OF the United States who served
and the SidoW of m sneh b hSye or Rnt earod m ss
entitled To pension of eight dollars month Proof Of loy
DeserfiOn
does not operate
but does In of regulars those who served the Navy
Increase of Pensions.
Pension laws are liberal now than formerly and
now entitled to higher rate than they receive.
Restoration to Pension Roll.
unustly dropped from the pension
roll or whose names have been stricken theeom by
failure to draw their pension for period of three
Of reenstmen have sher renewed
spending With this house.
Land Warrants.
Survivors of all from 1890 to March 1855 and hss
received. Soldiers of the late war not entitled
Land purchased cash the highest
and assignments perfected
Correspondence invited.
Prisoners of War.
Ration money promptly collected
EMrsOugh RatiOnss
Amounts collected unnecessary delay
cannot be collected without the furlough.
Horses Lost i'm Service.
Claims Of this character promptly attended to.
B0unty and Pay.
Collections promptly made.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
GRAND RIDGE, LA SALLE COUNTY, ILL,
March 27, 1880
GEO. Z. LEMON, ESQ 4:

GEO. E. LEMON ESQ
DEAR SIR Through your hard work / received about
four weeks ago check for 81, ,29650 You say you
receive only $40 for your trouble Well thank yon sim
cerely, and will recommend you in my county papers.
Hoping all soldiers and sailors who require friend to do
business for them will give you trial, l am, sir
Yours, very gratefully
ROGER FARRELL.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01

mounts due collected without unnecessary delay.
lot be collected without the furlough.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON, ID, O.. March

HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES,,
WAsHINGToN ID. O., March
From several years. acquaintance with Captain George
Lemon, of this city, cheerfully commend him
of integrity and worth, and well qualified attend
the collection of Bounty and other claims
His experience In that line give him superior
tages.
.P.SPRAGUE, NJ g..
Fifteenth Distriot O OHIO
JAS ID. STRAW BRIDGE NJ o.,
Thi'teenth Distrfcs Of e,nsyIv1ssso
HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WAshINGToN d. c.. Aarch /, 1878.
the undersigned, having
f. for the knowledge ofths
reliability honorable
herewith cheerfuy commend him TO claimants generally
A. V. RlCE
CoannilLee Invalid Pensions
w. r. SLEMONS NJ. e.,
Second District Of Ark.
w. T.. LYNDE, NJ. o.,
Fourth District
Il. w. TOWNSHEND, NJ C..
RtaeeSnh Disires Of III.
HS-Any desiring information standing
responsibility viii be furnished satisfactory
reference In his vicint Congressional District.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
Prisoners of War.
EurgosrglR RatiOzss.

Ition money promptly collected.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
Bounty and Pay.

Collections promptly made.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01

sS-Any person desiring information my standing
furnished
reference In his veinit or Congressional District.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01

If wounded, Injured, have contracted any dseas,
slight the disability apply at Thousands 81
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
Restoration TO Pension Roll.
Land Warrants.

Survivors of all from 1880 March 1855
entitled hundred and of land
received. Soldiers of the late not entitled.
Land purchased cash highest market
and assignments perfected
Correspondence invited
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
Increase of Pensions.

Pension laws liberal now than formerly and
now entitled to higher rate than they receive.
The National tribune., 1880-04-01
War of 1912.
DeserfiOn

does not operate bar to pension in of volUnte
but does In of regulars those who served
Marine Corps
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-18
The wonderful Jersey cow

Professor Henry E. Alvord, East Hamp-
ton, Mass, has taken special pains to in
vestigate the claims put forth for the Won
derful COW, "Jersey Queen" six and one
half years old, owned at Barnet, v, and is
satisfied that she produced during the year
ended last March TAG pounds ofunsalted but
ter. "Had all the milk been used for butter,
and the usual quantity of salt been added,
there would have been considerably over 800
pounds of merchantable butter from this one
COW in one yerrl" A description, in The
American Cultivator, of the appearance and
treatment of this great dairy prize, mentions
extraordinary development of udder and
milk veins, perfection of coat, beauty Of
face, and especially remarkable eyes. She is
very large for Jersey, little coarse in
form-by no m ans typical beauty of that
breed,-but there is something very attrac-
tive about her, and she has really queenly
air She shows great strength OF constitu-
tion and steadiness Of nerve-nothing seems
to disturb her. She has seldom received
cornmesl, has never been highly fed, and be-
ing now just in her prime, gives every prom
Use ofnext year excelling her own wonderful
record" Her fortunate proprietor, Mr.. j.
S. Kenerson, purposes developing Jersey
family of the Queen train, by careful keep
ing and judicious breeding-a fact the i'm
portance of which will DO the more readily
recognized when it is remembered that the
average yield of butter cows in this country
is, as yet, less than l40 pounds year.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-18
FARM AND HOME.


which they readily sell as fast as made, at
extrsvagant prices. From the Silesian and
electoral woods grown in various parts of
Europe, shawls are Manufactured in France
and Austria, worth from $3.50 to $500 each.
presume this wool is of the same quality
as, and no finer or more suitable for the
above purpose than, that grown from the
Silesian fOcks kept for years past by MIR.
Chamberlain of New York, Mr.. Croskey of
Ohio, and Mr. Cockerell Of Tennessee.
When l visited the late. Mr.. Chamberlain at
his farm at Red Hook, on the Hudson river,
some % years ago, he Informed me that his
Silesians were as hardy as Vermont Merinos,
and they appeared to be SO, and always sub
sequently when have seen them. Messrs.
Croskey and Cockerell say the same Of their
hocks; and as they are thrifty animals Of
good size, and grow large feeces, there is no
objection 10 the rapid increase Of such among
us, but very much in favor of it, There is no
danger of superabundance of this kind OF
wool being produced in America and if it
were ever to be the case, our European mar
ket is always ready to take itat a high price.
1t is quite possible and entirely practicable
to bring the production of wool in Texas to
the value of our cotton crop. ..There is neither
the expense, the risk, nor the labor in
CURED in the production of wool as in cotton.
There is not land under the canopy of
heaven more adapted to the raising Of sheep
than Texos.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-18
(alticura
BLOOD
R L: wi Z ID Z S
Skin Diseases are but the
Signs of Blood
POisOns.

Skin diseases Issue from an unhealthy condi-
uon OF the blood, and are blood diseases. -
Wilson.
The Cuticura Remedies cure the most obsti-
nate forms Of blood aud skin diseases, aud ale c.
tions of the scalp with loss OF hair, when all
other remedies and methods OF treatment fail,
Cutlcura Resolvent purihes the blood lenovates
ana inyigOrates the system, absorbs and carries
away po. sonous matter, and by enriching and
strengthening the blood, Vttalizes with new life
every organ and process of the body. Hence
the permanence OF the cures made by the Cuti-
cura Remedies.
Cuticura medicinal jelly for external APP
phcatiOn, arrests disease, eats away dead flesh
ana skin, allays Inflammation, itching and IT.
ritalion, and heals ulcers, sores, and scalp at
iectlons with loss Othair, when the kesolyent
10 taken Internally. Cutcura Soap, prepared
from Caticura, is cleansing, refreshing, aui the
only natural beautler OF the skin, which 1t
soitens, whltens, andpr serves beyond praise
Cuticura Shaving soap, also prepared from Gu
ticura, Is the first md only medicinal soap
compounded expressly for shaving
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-18
Tho Labor Question.

Nothing tangible has yet come Of the
movement Of the farmers Of Dallas county to
solve the great labor problem. Cotton is
rapidly growing whitein the field, reminding
them that 'the summer is past" and harvest
is ready for the gathsrer, who is not here.
The committee has sent o great many hand
bills abroad, setting forth what is wanted In
Texas, promising immigrant tickets over the
Iron Mountain aud the Missouri, Kansas u
Texas at two cents mile, and over the Texas
s. Pacific at one cent, and work at high wages
upon the day of arriving in Dallas. These
circulars have barely reached their points of
destination, and of course have not had time
to show any results.
1t would seem to us, however, that the
proper and most effective plan would be for
the ,mmittee itself to take the field. The
character of people who would take advan-
tage OF such opportunity are naturally sus-
picious, and would require many cues
tons directly answered before making
the move. While they, if reading
it at all, would pay little heed to posted
bill would listen attentively to man who,
meeting them face to face, is ready with an
swers to all they want to know. And If he
is prepared to advance portion of the pas
sage money it is certain he will DO able to
obtain more or less hands. In doing this,
however, the agent must be able to readily
draw the line between dcad-beat and an in
dustrious man seeking honest employment
Whatever is to be- done must be done
quickly. The season is rapidly advancing
l. is not the policy Of the present govern,
ment to aid immigration to Texas, and, it i:
not its policy to even encourage it. And
hence all steps Of this kind must be by pri
v,te individuals, who must. foot the bills.
The only practicable way to get recruits
for our cotton fields is to 60 after them and
90 for them with the honest truth on the lir
and little money to loan them In the
pocket
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-18
RUNNING SORES
Interesting Account of the Healing of
u Broken Leg.

Messrs Lothrops 4 Pinkham, Druggists
Dear Sirs,-On the 23d of August, ISL, A had
the misfortune of having my leg broken, in
front Of William Sterns' dry goods store, by a
case OF goods being thrown ON me. The bone
was set by physician of this place. Upon re-
moving the splipts, sores broke out IRON my
knee e. the heel, and several physicians called
II varicose veins, and orde red me to wear rub
Der stockings. After wearing out about $50
worth of different makes without any signs of
any cure, bought the Cutcura Remedies for
the purpose, as expressed it at the time, to be
humbugged again. Before half had been used
was astonished to see the sores heal up one by
one, and now not one sore Is to be seen. | rec
commended the same to a neighboring lady who
had been /, Dubbed for years with sore wrist.
After using hundrt DIS of remedies she Is COM
pletely cured. kespe ctiully yours,
Dover n. IL. HENRY LANDECkER.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-18

Take notice. The process of manufacture
and peculiar style of tobacco represented in
our Vanity Fair, Niger Head and Bull:
Eye brands, invented by us several years ago
and secured by letters patent, are now being
initiated by INSCRIPTIONS manufacturers
Any person or persons selling or offering fol
sale limitations possessing the Flake Gut, pc
culiar in our brands, will be restrained oil
prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
WIN. S. KIMBALL IL Co.,
Peerless Tobacco Works, Rochester, N. Y
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-18

Mrs. Langtry is no longer called the j. r
sey Lilly; society has given her another
pet name-"The Amber Witch" She is
said to be lovelier than ever, and is gazed ut
in public as if she was queen or a prima
donna. AT the Atalanta fete, where she
wore gown of old gold satin trimmed with
shaded popies, one lady seated herself oppo-
site the Amber Witch's stall and deliberately
taking out her operas glasses stared at the fa-
nous beauty for an hour.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-18

The picture of Lafayette has been taken
from its place on the left of the speakers
chair 10 the house Of representatives at
Washington for the purpose of renovation,
an appropriation having been secured
through Gen. Garfield at the suggestion OF
Robert G. Winthrop. The portrait is the
work of AIRY Schetfer, famous painter OF
1921. 1t is expected that the picture Of
Washington on the right of the speaker will
be renovated next winter.