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The National tribune., 1881-09-24
NAPOLEON AND THE LETTER M,

Maj b9uf was the first to recognize the genius
of Napoleon at the military school. Marengo
was the first battle gained by General BOnaparte,
and Melas opened the way in Italy. MOrtier
was one of his first generals; Moreau BETRAYED
him, and Marat was the first martyr to his cause.
Maria Louise shared his high destiny with him.
Moscow was the crOwning disaster of his life.
Metternch vanquished him in diplomacy Six
of his marshas-Massena Mortier Marmont,
Macdonald, Murat, Money, and twenty-six of his
division generals bore names commencing with
the letter NJ. Marat, Duke of BassanO, was the
counselor in whom he most cOnfided. His first
great battle was that of MontenOtte, his last that
of Mont st. Jean He gained the battles of
Milesimo MOntmirail and M0ntereau, and then
came the assault of MOntmartre. Milan was the
first enemys capital and Moscow the last that
he entered victorious. He lost Egypt by the
fault of MenOn and employed Mollis to make
Pope Plus VII prisoner Mallet cOnspired against
him. Murat was the first to abandon him; then
Marmont. He had for his ministers Marat,
Montalivet, and Mallien. His first chamberlain
Montesqueiu, and his last resort was NAL
maison. He surrendered himself to Captain
Maitland, of the Bellerphoron and had Montho-
lod loi HpdulOu dl fct I1clelld anu
for valet.
The same letter predOminates in the history of
his nephew, Napoleon III; and it is said that
the captive of Wilhemshohe attached more i'm
portance to it than did his uncle The Empress,
his wife, was Countess of Montijo and his greatest
friend was MOrny. The capture of Malakoff and
the Mamelou-Vert were the principal exploits of
the Crimean war which were especially due to
the French. His plan in the Italian campaign
was to open the first battle at Marengo, but it
did not take place until after the engagements
of MontebellO and Magenta. McMahOn received
for the important services rendered ig that battle
the title of Duke of Magenta, as Pelissier for a
similar service obtained that of Duke of MaakOff.
Napoleon III made his entry at Milan, and re-
pulsed the Austrians from Marignano. After
the terrible battle of SOlferino he came before
the walls of Mentone. Subsequent to 1869 the
letter NJ seems to have been for him an un-
fortunate omen. Not to mention Mexico and
Macmillan, and beginning with the AnglO-Prus
sian war, in which he placed vain hopes in three
M's-Marshal Mcmahon, the Count of MOntau-
ban and the Mitraileuse. Mayence was in
tended to be the base of operations of the French
but, driven first to the Moselle their fate was
decided on the Meuse at Sedan. All these dis
asters are due to. another NJ, and this is the
capital M-Moltke.- Transcript.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
ORIGIN OF "A FEATHER IN HIS CAP"

Among the manuscripts of the British Museum,
says an English writer, there are two copies of
curious description of Hungary, which appears to
have been written by military adventurer of the
Dalgetty tribe, in 1898. This writer, speaking of
the inhabitants, whom he describes "Of stature
and complexion not unlike the poor Irish" says
4" 1t hath been an ancient custom amongst them,
that none should wear a feather but he who had
killed a Turk, to whom it was lawful to show the
number he had killed by the number of feathers
in his cappe!" Does not this account for the ex-
preston, THAT will be feather in his cap"
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
A DOMESTIC IDYL.

She put the paper in the stove
And laid the wood upon it;
Then she put on her summer shawl
Likewise her big sun bonnet,
A can she grasped in her fair hand
And forth, with modest mien,
She tripped to hang the grocer up
For a quart of kerosene.
Anon returning to the house,
She lifted up the can
And held its nozzle DER the wood,
While forth the liquid ran.
And now her fingers graspee the match
And struck it? Not so green.
First in the wood-shed she bestowed
That can of kerosene.
And then the match she struck. The wood
At once was in a flame;
The Kettle sang, the steak was cooked
Before her husband came.
And is that all? Of course it is,
What further would you know, man?
merely wished to show to you
A level-headed woman.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
NOT LIKE AMERICANS,

The other day in Kensngton Gardens London,
fifty "strongly-buit and well-dressed English
men" stood around the basin and deliberately
watched a little girl of four years drown in two
feet of water" So says the Paul Nal Gazette
which is moved to astonishment and disgust at
the disgraceful circumstances. The only reason
the Gazette can find for this cruel inaction was
that the men did not care to "wet their boots"
A dog did the best he could, but was unable to
get the child out.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
JONATHAN.

sing the Yankee latest human growth.
A hero seldom stupid, slow, or fiat,
But often over-sharp, or fast, or poth-
A self-wiIled many titled democrat
Soure in New York and captain in the West;
A iudge on California golden strand;
I'm the sunny South a colonel at the least;
But deacon in the true old Yankee land
A rapid traveller to walk with,
Alike through thorns and flowers bound to get on;
Easy to trade, or smoke, or drink, or talk with,
But very hard for any one to sit on.
Who storms battery like an old crusader;
Gives freedom to a some careless minute;
But would buy Satans homestead, as a trader
And ardently aver: " There's millions in it,
To whom equality's precious gem,
Though sometimes he may kick Chinese or darlles,
And in his secret bosom doth contemn
All foreigners-below the rank of marquis
in Maine who ranks in Cavn's fre-p proof class;
In Kansas worshps God with strapped revolver;
Blythe dances, in New Orleans after mass
In Brooklyn sobs-a tear-o'e 'erfowed DISCOVER.
Who thinks a school house is a sacred place,
And education cures all moral phthisics;
But looks askance on high scholastic grace,
On Greek and Latin, French and metaphysics
Needless what charm on painted canvas glows;
Indifferent oft to srophe and to stanza;
But listening with loving ears when blow
The western wind from newly-fOund bonanza
Yet who though willing after gold to dash
Through sea and fire, and gloomy ore-lined cavern,
Not often boards his hardly-gathered cash
But noby builds a fourteen-story tavern.
Such is the subject of these brief remarks;
A Iawless pious free-souled money-maker;
Who his cigar would light at Plutos sparks,
And then try buying Heaven by the acre.
The Globe.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., March -, 1879
From several years acquaintance with Captain GEORGE
f, LEMON of this city, cheerfuly commend him as
gentleman of integrity and worth, and well qualified to
attend to the collection of Bounty and other claims
against the Government His experience i'll that line
give him superior advantages.
w. p. SPRAGUE, NJ. c.,
Fifteenth District of Ohio
JAS d. STRAWBRIDGE, VI. c.,
Thirteenth District Of Pennsylvania.
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March l, 1873.
We, the undersigned having acquaintance with
Captain GEORGE +. LEMON for the past few years and
knowledge of the systematic manner in which he con-
ducts his extensive business and of his reliability for fair
and honorable dealings connected herewith cheerully
commend him to claimants generally.
A. V. RICE, Chairman,
Committee Iirdlid Pensions, House Reps.
w. F SLEMONS, NJ. c.,
Second District Of Ark-
w. p LENDE NJ. c.,
Fourth District of Wis.
X. W. TOWNSHEND, NJ. c.,
Nineteenth District Of III.
RS= Any person desiring information as to my stand
ing and responsibility will request be furnished with
satisfactory reference in his vicinity Congressional
District.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
HE COULD NOT BEAR so MANY.

A citizen named John WORTH who had been
hunting III the vicinity of Fort Mckinney, Wyo-
ming Ter. for some time, was brought into the
Post Hospital on the both inst, having been at
tackled by nine bears about sixty miles from there
He was at once placed under the skillful treat
ment of the Post Surgeon Ca A. Surg. Barntz.
U. S. A., and is at present able to be out He
was badly bruised and bitten by the bears, and
will always bear scars for his adventure
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
GEORGE E. LEMON.
REFERENCES.

As this may reach the hands of some persons unae-
quainted with this House. append hereto, Speci-
of the testimonials in possession copies OF let
ters from several gentlemen of Political and Military
distinction and widely known throughout the United
States:
BELvIDEEE ILL, October 24 1875
take great pleasure in recommending Captain GEORGE
E LEMON, of Washington, D. c., to all persons who
may have claims to settle other business to prosecute
before the Departments at Washington. know him to
be thoroughly qualified. well acquainted with the laws,
and with Department rules in all matters growing out
of the late especially in the Paymaster and Quar-
termisers Offices. have had occasion to employ him
for friends of mine also in the soliciting of Patents and
have found him active wellnformed and success
ful. As gallant officer during the war, and hon.
Orable and successful practitioner l recommend him
strongly to all who may need his services.
= A HURLBUT VI. c..
Fourth Congressional District, Illinois
Late Major General U. s. V0kS.
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
WASHINGTON. ID. c., January II, 1879.
Captain GEORGE F. LEMON, attorney and agent for the
collection of claims at Washington city is thor
ough. able and exceedingly wel-nformed man of bus
ness of high character and entirely responsible. be-
eve that the interests of all having claims requiring
adjustment cannot be cOnfided o safer hands.
JNO. \. J. CRESWEL
President.
w. F. ROACH,
Secretary.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24

The appetite of cross dogs should be cultivated
until they lose their taste for little children even
if the dogs have to be dubbed to death-Ne,o
Hdren Register
Every human being carries his life in his face
On our features the fine chisels of thought and
emotion are eternally at work.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
Increase of Pensions.

Pension laws more liberal now than formerly, and
many entitled higher rate than they receive.
From and after January, 1881 shall make no charges
for services in claims for increase of pension where
disability is alleged unless successful in procuring
the increase.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
War of 1912.

All surviving officers and soldiers of this whether
in Military Naval service of the United States who
served fourteen 90 days if in battle or skirmish,
for less period and the widows of such who have not
remarked entitled to pension of eight dollars
month Proof of loyalty is longer required in these
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
Heirs.

Widows minor children dependent mothers fathers.
and minor brothers and sisters in the order named
entitled
The National tribune., 1881-09-24

Claims of this character will receive special attention,
provided they filed before January l. 1880 If not
filed prior to that date they barred by statute of mi
tatOn.
In addition to the above prosecute Military and
Naval claims oevery description Patents Trade
Marks Copyrights attend to business before the General
Office and other Bureaus of the Interior Depart
ment, and all the Departments of the Government.
We invite correspondence from all interested assuring
them of the utmost prOmpttude energy, and thorough
ness in all matters intrusted to our hands
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
Pensions.

If wounded injured or have contracted any disease,
however slight the disability apply at once. Thousands
entitled.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
Restoration to Pension Roll.

Pensioners who have been njustly dropped from
pension roll or whose names have been stricken thel
from by of failure to draw their pension for
riod of three years, by reason of reenlistment
have their pensions renewed by corresponding with Il
house.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
Horses Lost in Service.

Amounts due collected without unnecessary delay
Such claims be collected without the furlough
The National tribune., 1881-09-24

Claims of this character promptly attended to- Many
claims of this character have been enormously rejected
Correspondence in such is respectfully invited.
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
Land Warrants.

Survivors of all wars from 1890 March g. 1885, and
certain heirs entitled hundred and sixty
of land if already received Soldiers of the late
not entitled.
Land warrants purchased for cash at the highest
ket rates, and assignments. perfected.
tod
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
DeSertiOn

from one regiment vessel and enlistment in anoth
bar to pension in where the wound disea
injury incurred while in the service of the Unit
States, and in the line of duty
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
CLAIMS! CLAIMS!
This Claim House Estab-
lished in 1865!
GEORGE T.. LEMON,
Attorney-at-LaW,

Attorney-at-LaW,
OFFICES 6l5 Fifteenth ST., Citizens National Bsnk,)
WASHINGTON, ID. C.
P. O. DRAWER 325
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
Bounty and Pay
Property taken by the Armyin States
not in InSurrectiOn.

Collections promptly made,
The National tribune., 1881-09-24
Prisoners of War.
Furlough Rations

Ration money promptly collected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

BY way OF diversion and probably to draw
attention from larger operations, an investiga-
lion of lot of the more vulgar or petty treas
ury thieves has been instituted at Washington
The Lightning thus far has struck Upton, the
assistant secretary; Lamphere, the appoint
ment clerk, and Pltney, the superintendent OF
the building. The records show the purchase
of twenty thousand yards Of carpet for the
treasury department during the last fiscal year,
although deficit of seven hundred yards was
discovered several months ago. A few local
dealers have furnished such supplies at retail
for proposals. In taking an inventory of Pit
ney's supplies, barrel OF bay rum and lot
of Luhin's perfumes and soaps were found
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28
Various Causes

Advancing years, care, sickness, dsappoint.
mcnt, and hereditary predisposition-al operate
to turn the hair gray, and either of them inciincs
IL 10 she'd prematurcly. AYERRs HAIR NIGoR
will restore fuded or gray, light or red hair 10 a
rich brown or deep black, rs may be desired 1t
softens and cleanses the scalp, giyingit healthy
action. II removes and cures daudruf and hui
mors. BY its use falling hair 10 checked, ana a
new growth will be produced In all cases where
the follicles are not DESTROYED OF the glands de.
cayed. Its effects are beautifully shown on
brashy, weak or slckly hair, on which few APP
plications will procure the gloss and freshness
OF youth. Harmless and sure in its operation,
1t IL incompatible dressing, and is especially
valued for the soft lustre and richness Of tone II
imparts. IL contains neither oil nor dye, and
will not soil or color white fabric yet Il lasts long
on the hair, and keeps 1t fresh and vigorous.
For sale by all dealers. t2l
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

The patcraal IN legislation has about reach
ell its climax in hill which was recent,
passed by the New York Legislature and ap
proved by Gov Cornell, compelling storekeep
ers 10 furnish attendants in their shops will
chairs for use when not actively engaged in
waiting upon customers Having gone so far
the bill ought also to include a regulation
compelling storekeepers to close at o'clock
to give their employees holiday or two q
month, and providing that the book keeper
shall not be required to work after S O'Clock
p. n. Nothing like Legislation TO LOOK after
people who are too chicken hearted to take
care of themselves
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

Judge Ebenezer Peck, one Of Illinois earli
est and ablest lawyers, occupying prominen
position in her politics and history for many
years, died at Chicago on Wednesday at the ripe
age of &C. He was born IN Maine, but IN hls
youth had moved to Canada, where in 1884
he represented Montreal in the provincial par
Lament. In about 1888 he moved to Chicago
and as early as 1910 held a seat in the ILLINOIS
legislature. In 1865 president Lincoln ap
pointed him TO the bench of the L. $. Court
Of claims, position which he held until 1878
and then resigned on account OF advancing
age and impaired health.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

We trust the democrats will not become So
much engfossed by the great battle ot the re
publican bosses over the distribution of then
llgot,cn spoils as to forget the sO.called
democratic senators who voted for the confirm.
alton OF Stanley Matthews. Mr.. Gould and
the railroad monopoiss will preserve that list
very carefully Tor future reference, and we nd
Wise the democratic press and people to do the
same. Mr. Gould will reward his creatures In
some way; the Taxpayers, whose millions are
involved in the fate of the Thurman bill
should reward them in another way.-Ne,c
York Sun.
JUST so, But As tho vote was taken in secret
executive session, who knows the names of
the aforesaid democratic senators. We watch
cd the proceedings of the senate pretty closely
and read mp all the reporters sald about the
Matthews confirmation, but have looked so far
IN vain for any reliable list of the yeas and
nays of the Stanley Matthews vote l. there
such a listY If there Is, we want 1t ST. as to
give the names of the democrats who voted
for him IN big letters, that all our resders may
know and remember them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

The L. S. Senate finally adjourned on Fri
ING act, rejected the appointment of VIM. f
Chandler as solicitor general. The democrat:
voted against him to man, joined by several
republicans. His rejection was a righteous
punishment for the disgraceful part he bore IN
stealing Florida from Tiden in 1876
The New York nominations which Garfield
had withdrawn to spite Conklng and after his
resignation again sent back to the senate, were
confirmed without dissent. Though Arthur
was absent when the senate adjourned, the re.
publicans refused to elect President pro
TEN, as had been the usual CUSTOM because
such temporary president would have been a
democrat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

| Sreator Is to have tile works
| Isaac Raymond sr., Of Tonica, died there last
week, aged 20 years and months
Chas. Otto opened music store In Mendoza
this week-an addition to his jewelry establish
ncnt.
ITALIA Club, Of Mendoza, gave the drama,
| The Woods this week-a roaring blood.
al hundcr play.
| IN. Sucbbs, miner, at StreatOr, was killed
at noon on Thursday by n fail Of top coal and
| slate. He WAS rs years old and single man.
The Peru national bank shows resources OF
1882, 1853. 66. II has loans Of sl70, 1927 and de
posts Of SIG 800 20.
| Peru Ne,es. Mrs John Bilhorn, residing miles
west of Mendoza, was badly gored BY COW on
Saturday. IL appears the animal had just had a
calf, and Mrs Bllhorn went into the pasture to
look after 1t. The COW ran at her. knocked her
down, and one Of the horns passing through
her right breast penetrated the lung. She would
probably have been killed there and then, but
rushed 10 the spot and the assailant desistrd and
walked away with her calf. II Is feared that
Mrs. Bilhorn's Injuries are OF so serious nature
that her condition Ia looked upon az quite
critical"
StreatOr wants to be great manufacturing
town; taking advantage Of which feeling, Mcssrs.
Wilson ~ llocomb, of Valparaiso Ind, went
there TO start IL mandatory Of teachers or Nor
nal School. The town Offered them The use Of
three rooms in the high school building for three
years; but these gentlemen want the high school
put into their hands, the school board TO pay
them 1000 per year for each fifty home pupils.
and the business men to guarantee them 81 900
per year for each hundred pupils coming In from
abroad until the number has increased to 400,
after which there Is to be no further bonus
Then for this they promise to keep up thor.
Oughly graded school with four years course
with special departments for business music,
= odern languages and engineering. 1t is very
odd, but the school wont be started there.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-05-28

Every pound Of sand used In La Sale 10 gotten
at Ottawa. And we doubt very much II they
have the lime talked Of; or the soda ash. But
Wen not quarrel, Mr.. Press-f La Sale will pay
her county taxes htlc more promptly; say
those of 80 IL about 's3. town so large, SC
prosperous, and 81 rich should pay her taxes q
little more promptly.
There is just one thing Ito cite but one thing
that both streator and La Sale always forget In
talking about becoming large towns. II is
physical impossibiity for town TO Increase be-
yond certain point, that Is destitute OF an un
limited supply Of pure water. Neither OF these
towns has a pure water supply and. further.
more, they can't get 1t.
The annual notices touching Ottawa's summer
resorts have been commenced by the Peru Her
AID, which compliments our correspondent "
D. H." by reprin,ing one o! his interesting LEI
tiers on the canyons.
The RtDuJlicr, Is cranky. II frequently gets
cranky "Its the nature OF the beast" Most
people as narrow minded as II Is can't help get
ting cranky. The Fourth OF July fellows should
have ordered the few postal cards used SO far
printed there That would have oiled tho cranks.
The grease OF Il few cents profit out OF the scheme
would have changed the colors Of II. II woul !
have looked as rosy c0lored as the pink fame In
the "Nalad Queen" The committee did make u
mistake, 1t is evident.
Still those dcluded people had little idea the
Rendition would have the impudence To remark
that
The respectable people IN this city so far have
taken but liitle interest In this movement.
The Mayor was considered respectable by a
majority Of Ottawa people in March last; Col. c.
c. Campbell has been considered respectable; 80
have been W. +. Bowman, Duncan McDougall,
T. c. Lewis j. K Shaver, John T. Nchol A. NJ.
Eber6ol, Supervisors Lane, Ferguson, Franks,
Wright, Adams, &c. How painful 1t will be to
these gentlemen to know they do not belong to
the company OF respectable people,
Yet the Fourth will go right along. II will be
big day. The corner stone will he laid.
About two weeks before The day comes, after
the Republican shall have been given s. worth OF
printing TO do for the affair, ard the arrange.
ments shall have been made, the affair will be.
come respectable and it's projectors at least semi
respectable. 1t will invite people to come TO OF.
tawa- innocent boys from the farms who may
run their nose against Il pop bottle! On July
9TH, IL may even grant the celebration vas re.
spectacle, 1t cant see this now. The cranks
have not been creased Just walt few days
neighhor IT takes time to spend money.