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The National tribune., 1881-09-17
GEORGE E. LEMON.
REFERENCES.

As this may reach the hands of some persons unac-
quaiIsed with this House, append hereto speci
mems of the testimonials in our possession copies of let
ters from several gentlemen of Political and Military
distinction and widely known throughout the United
States:
BELvIDEEE. Ill. October 24, 1873.
take great pleasure in recommending Captain GEORGE
+. 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 nall matters growing out
OF the late especially in the Paymasters and Quar-
termaser's Offices. | have had occasion to employ him
for friends of mine also in the soliciting of Patents and
have found him very active, wenformed and success
ful. As gallant officer during the and an hon.
orable and successful practitioner, recommend him
strongly to all who may need his services.
\ 4. HURLBUT. NJ. c..
Fourth Congressional District Illinois.
Late WIjOr-G6nerdI, L. s. VOiS
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. January IL 1879
Captain GEORGE E LEMON. attorney and agent for the
collection of claims Washington city Is a thor
Ough, able, and exceedingly we-inormed man of bust
ness of high character, and entirely responsible be-
eve that the interests of all having claims requiring
adjustment cannot he cOnfided to- safer hands.
JNO. \. J. CRESW ELL.
President.
w F. ROACH,
Secretary.
The National tribune., 1881-09-17

The world is the book of women. Whatever
knowledge they may possess is more commonly
acquired by observation than reading-Rosseau
The sun which ripens the corn and fills the
succulent herb with nutriment, also pencils with
beauty the violet and the rose-,J c. Abbott.
The world is out of tune, and our hearts are
out of tune: and the more our souls vbrate To
the music of heaven the more must they feel the
diScOr'iS ot Notwithstanding Gotta Family
The National tribune., 1881-09-17

A mans own good breeding is the best security
against other peoples i'll manners
Three things principally determine the quality
of man-the leading object which he proposes
to himself in life, the manner in which he sets
about accomplishing it, and the effect which sue
cess or failure has upon him.
Happiness, like liberty, is often overlooked in
search of it.
1t is less painful to learn in youth than to be
ignorant in old age
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Increase of Pensions.

Pension laws more liberal than formerly, and
many entitled to higher rate than they receive.
From and after January, 1881, shall make charges
for services in claims for increase of pension where
disability is alleged unless successful in procuring
he
The National tribune., 1881-09-17
War of 1912.

All surviving officers and soldiers of this war, whether
in the Military Naval service of the United States who
served fourteen W days; if in battle 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., 1881-09-17
ANECDoTE OF ARTEMus WARD,

once shared his room and bed at a miserable
tavern in Oxford county. The house was old
and rickety, the window ratified hideously in the
easement the chill November wind came through
a couple Of broken panes with too much force
for comfort, and sleep was nearly impossible
After turning and tossing awhile in vain en-
deavor to court forgetfulness Artemus rose, and
lifting the lamp made a most solemn survey of
the room i'll every part. Presently he emerged
from deep closet in the corner with a dilapi-
dated hOop-skirt in his hand which he gravely
hung up before the window.
'Now, what are you dong?" was asked OF
him.
Artemus slowly placed the lamp on the floor,
turned OH me look of pity, and, with an argu-
mentative gesture Of his right hand, half NUT
tered 10 himself:
Twill keep out the coarsest of the cold, any
way"
Friendship which flows from the heart cannot
he frozen by adversely, the water that flows
Il not -,
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Heirs.

Widows, minor children dependent mothers fathers,
and minor brothers and sisters in the order named
a,,tifI fIa.
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Pensions.

If wounded injured. have contracted any disease,
however slight the disability apply at Thousands
! lodi
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Restoration to Pension Roll.

Pensioners who have been mnusty dropped from the
pension roll whose names have been stricken there
from by of failure to draw their pension for
rod of three years, by of reenlistment may
have their pensions renewed by corresponding with this
hon
The National tribune., 1881-09-17
HORSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


WASHINGTON, ID. c. March, 1873.
From several years acquaintance with Captain GEORGE
f, LEMON of this city | cheertully commend him
gentleman of integrity and worth and well qualified to
attend 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. S'TRAWBRIDGE, VI. c..
Thirteenth District of Pennsylvania.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON ID. c., jfdrch l. 1878
We the undersigned, having acquaintance with
Captain GEORGE F. 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.
\. V. RICE, Chairman,
Committee on ElrdIid Pensions House Reps.
W. +. SLEMONS, NJ c.,
Second District Of Ark.
w. p. LYNDE, VI. c.,
Fourth District Of His.
r. W. TOWNSHEND. VI. c.,
Nineteenth District Of III.
Rs Any person desiring information as to my stand
ing and responsibility will request be furnished with
IL satisfactory reference in his vicinity Congressional
District.
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Prisoners of War.
Ration money promptly collected.
FurlOugh RatiOnS.
Horses Lost in Service.

Amounts due collected without unnecessary delay
Such claims cannot be collected without the furough.
The National tribune., 1881-09-17
DeSertiOn

from regiment vessel and enlistment in another
Is not bar to pension where the wound disease
injury incurred while in the service of the United
States and in the line of duty.
The National tribune., 1881-09-17
Land Warrants.

Survivors of all from 1890 March 8 1855 and
certain heirs entitled hundred and sixty
of land if already received Soldiers of the late
not entitled.
Land warrants purchased for cash the highest mar
ket rates, and assignments perfected.
Correspondence invited.
The National tribune., 1881-09-17

Claims of this character promptly attended to. Ma
claims of this character have been errOneousy rejects
Correspondence III such cases is respectfully invited
The National tribune., 1881-09-17
Bounty and Pay.
Collections promptly made.
Property taken by the Armyin States
not in InSurr0CtjOn

Claims of this character will receive special attention.
provided they filed before January l. 1880 If not
filed prior that date they barred by of mi
tatiOn.
In addition to the above we prosecute Military and
Naval claims fevery description Patents Trade
Marks Copyrights attend business before the General
Land 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
in all matters intrusted to our hands.
The National tribune., 1881-09-17
CLAIMS! CLAIMSl
This Claim House Estab-
lished in 1865!
GEORGE r. LEMON.
Attorney-at-LaW,

OFFICES, 65 Fifteenth St. Citizens National Bank,)
WASHINGTOS, ID. C.
p. O. DRAWER 325.
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Ridicule is the test OF truth.-Lord .ShatfsbuJy.
The National tribune., 1881-09-17

CLAIMS! CLAIMS !!
This Claim House Estab-
Iished in 1865!
GEORGE +. LEMON.
Attorney-at-LaW,
OFFICES 6I5 Fifteenth st.. Citizens National Bank)
WASHINGTON. ID. C.
P o. DRAWER 325
Pensions.
If wounded injured have contracted any disease,
however slight the disability apply at Thousands
entitled.
Widows minor children, dependent mothers fathers
and minor brothers and sisters in the order named
entitled.
War of 1912.
All surviving officers and soldiers of this war; whether
served fourteen 90 days; or, if in battle or sirmish
for less period and the widows of such who have not
remarked, are entitled to pension of eight dollars
month Proof of loyalty Is no longer required in these
claims
Increase of Pensions.
Pension laws liberal than formerly and
many entitled to higher rate than they receive
From and after January 1881 shall make no charges
for services claims for increase of pension where
disability alleged procuring
the increase.
Restoration to Pension Roll.
Pensioners who have been unusty dropped from the
pension roll, whose names have been stricken there
from by of failure to draw their pension for
riod of three years, by reason of re-enstment
have their pensions renewed by corresponding with this
house
Desertion
regiment or vessel and enlistment in another
is not bar pension in where the wound disease
injury incurred while in the of the United
States, and in the line of duty
Land Warrants.
Survivors of all wars from 1880 to March g. 1855 and
certain heirs entitled hundred and sixty
of land if not already received Soldiers of the late
not entitled.
Land warrants purchased for cash the highest
lzet rates, and assignments perfected.
Correspondence invited.
Prisoners of War.
Ration money promptly collected
FurlOugh RatiOnS.
Amounts due collected without unnecessary delay.
Such claims be collected without the furough
Horses Lost in Service.
Claims of this character promptly attended to- Many
claims of this character have been enormously rejected
Correspondence in such is respectfully invited.
Bounty and Pay.
Collections promptly made
Propertytaken by the Armyin States
not in InSurreCtiOn.
Claims of this character will receive special attention.
provided they filed before January l. 1880 If not
filed prior that date they barred by statute of m
tatiOn.
In addition to the above prosecute Military and
Naval claims Oevery description procure Patents, Trade
Marks Copyrights attend TO business before the General
Land 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
in all matters ntrusted to our hands
GEORGE E. LEMON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
\ DIsHONORABLE CANDIDATE.


In this issue will be found full and
succinct statement of matters incidental
to the controversy between Book walter
and his clique of Bohemian scallawags
and ourselves. 1t was charged that we
had written a letter demanding money
for the support of the Irish Citizen, and
that the letter never reached Bookwal-
ter, but was intercepted by Ballentine
and Myers, 1t will be remembered that
We challenged the gang to produce any
document bearing upon its face any evil
dence that we had made such demand,
and the defiance was reiterated, until,
goaded by the taunts of the general COM
munity, a letter was produced, which,
to make the most of, was nothing more
than amere business proposition, where
in, as every publisher of paper will
testify, there would not have been one
cent of profit accruing to US. 1t will be
seen, by the correspondence, that as soon
as we ascertained the character and an
tecedents of Bookwalter, We promptly
withdrew the proffer, Notwithstanding
his offer to eonsummate a bargain by
which we would realize a pecuniary
gain. Principle out of the question, it
would have been suicidal act for the
publisher of a Democratic Irish paper
to have prostituted its columns to the
support of candidate who has openly
professed monarchial principles, and
who has boldly declared that the British
government is the best in the world
Ohio can point with pride to a list OF
governors, second in patriotism, ability
and an honorable record, to none of any
other State in the Union. We do moi
believe that there has been one of the
illustrious past, but would scorn to LIE
what then shall be said of John Wesley
Bookwalter,. whose declaration that HI
never replied to any correspondence em
anating from this Office, is as unmitigat
ed falsehood as ever was instigated b,
. the Pricce of Liars. Doubtless the pub
( lication of the letter,-which in itsel
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22

was a base and dishonorable transac-
tioR,-w was the work Of his henchmeD
for, knowing that we hold the docu-
ments over his own signature to convict
him, he would have been an egregious
ass to have provoked an expose, but this
does not palliate, nor mitigate, the lie
of which he stands convicted. We have
hitherto opposed John Wesley Book
walter because he is no true Democrat,
and that he purchased his nomination
through the agency of barrel OF mon
ey. That he is also an avowed advocate
and admirer of the British government,
TO escape from which millions of Irish
men have become exiles from the land
of their birth. That he is "a monopolist
and an enemy to the peor, to all of
which, we may now add, that he is a
LIAR and a dishohorable man.-Irish
Citizen (Dem.)
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
"A WaY-sida Bargain.

Perhaps you might chance upon an old
tin peddler going his regular round of
gossip and trade. If 80. yoa will GER
tainly halt moment to take look at
his remarkable turnout, a sort of peri
patetic jnnk-shop and circus-wagon
combined, with brooms and feather
busters towering up like plumes above
its glittering tins and pans, and huge
bursting rag-bag tied on behind, and an
endless variety of choice earthen ware
slowed away out of sight. 1t is as good
as a circus, too. to hear him descant, as
l did once. upon the great virtues Of
Mother Morton's Cherry Pictorial, a
"sure and sartin cure fer all affectations
of the liver and the lungs"
Or maybe it is y skillful estimate Of
tile saving of the backbone in the use Of
the Acme" Sparback's latest improved
extra super double-sided ziac-huted
wash board. "AcmeP mystic wordl
How insignificant is that pile Of rags in
the garret when pitted against such
lovely household gem! Thus, at least,
you would read the sentiments of the
snraptured customer, were you to glance
at her expression. She is not long in
deciding. "Ef they've rags ehuff, Mr..
Sphinx, bleeye I'll trade fer it" He
follows her into the house, and after
spending ten minutes in the sitting
room in friendly gossip, reappears tug
ging the bag Of rags. They are weighed;
they kick the beam and to spare; the
Acme" becomes her priceless treasure,
and there is still eleven cents due her,
which she takes ont in "cake o. soap
fer the spar chamber, doughnut cut
ter, a ball O. wickIn', n the rest in skein
cotton."-W. H. GIBSON, in Harper's
Magazine for October.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
Facts About Editors.

When you write to an editor, send q
three-cent stamp. 1t will be a great
curiosity to him.
Editors are slippery fellows. They
have an unrivaled facility for shipping
out of the back door just after publica-
tioL day.
An editors veracity will do to gsm-
BILE on. He never lies, except for a con-
slderation, or in the plain discharge of
his duties.
Never ask an editor to drink, unless
you have good credit or an extra dime.
You might cause him a painful disap-
pointment.
When an editors hair scales off and
the top of. his head begins to look like
the skin of COW hide attribute it to
wisdom-not wife.
An editor never steals. He always
gives full credit, and he don't write
"Ex," after an article. There are q
number of brainless sc.lawags in the
profession who pass for editors and
who steal. but they don't have the
pure ring. :
When you shake hands with an ed
itor don't squeeze his fingers too hard,
for they may be covered with Taluabla
diamond rings.
When YOU owe an editor . dollar
don't pay him, for the shock might be
too great for his nervous system.
When you visit an office mix the ed
itor's exchanges; he has plenty of time
to strsighten them. Steal them if you
want to; he will not need them Be
sides it is fashionable
II you are a mean man don't men
ton the name OF an advertising agent
to an editor, for it will thrill his soul
with delight and cause him to smile.
Aud when an editor smiles the bark
peels off and the air turns blue
Morrilton Ark) State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
A Good Deed

There h nothing 20 noble and touching - .
really spontaneous act Of generosity after all.
The other day q rough, understanding
stranger was walking up Mission street, when
be observed 9 lot of hoodlums clustered round
the gate Of small farmhouse, in front OF
which poor woman was weeping bitterly,
surrounded by her terrified children. A
scanty array OF household goods on the pave
nent showed that il was case Of ejectment.
"Hhat are you abusing that woman foFf'
demanded the man from below, addressing an
ill-favorcd individual whs was carrying out
the furniture.
al amt abusing her." growlsd the land
lord; ''she can't pay her rent, and I'm going
TO bounce the whole sutfit, that's ALL"
"rve good mind to bounce you," said the
stranger Indignantly, "whats the amount she
ewes your" ..F5t. I -
TWENTY-FIVE dollars" 81
"Here, take il out OF that" and the angry
man took out his wallet and handed over q
800 grecnback. aIl
Fhe evicter respectfully turned over a rs-
csipt and the change. Forcing an additional
Nv" on the happy woman, the stranger walk
% rapidly away.
"'Centrie cnss, that" said the houseowner,
locking after the philanthropist, musingly.
But the philanthropist said nothing until he
iurned the corner, when he murmured softly
70 himself, as he put on little more pedes-
train steam: t-r.
ats no use talking-virtue is Its own re-
ward. couldn't have gotten another such a
chance to work of that counterfeit In a year. "
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
LONG AGO.


He gave me his promise of changeless
truth,
Down IN the wood where the ivy
clings); -..-..
And the air breathed rapture, and love,
and youth,
(And yon tree was in bud where the
throstle sings.)
He said he was going across the sea,
Gar from the wood where the ivy
clings,)
And would bring back riches and jewels
for me; .s..-a
(But brown leaves shake where the
throstle sings)
Hope made life like summer morn;
Sweet was the wood where the ivy
clings);
Now my heart is cold, and withered,
and worn.
(And the bough is bare where the
throstle sings.)
Days are dreary. and life is long,
(Yet down in the wood the ivy clings)
And the winds they moan a desolate
song, ..i-ut a-s'
(And there's snow ON the bough where
no throstle sings.)
Spring will come with its buds and
leaves a .a-
(Back to the wood where the Ivy
clings;) .
But it's winter cold for the heart that
grieves,
(And i hear not the song that the
throstle sings.) j. c. HI.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-09-22
Harbingers of Victory.

The present does net seem to be par
ticularly good year for Democratic sue
cess. So far as matters have progressed
that party has been routed horse, foot,
and artillery. In San Francisco the Re-
.publicans have won a sweeping victory
over the combined Democratic and Sand
lot forces. In every voting precinct the
Republicans gained votes from the Op-
position, and have handsomely scooped
in all the offices from the mayor, sheriff,
auditor, and clean down to supervisors.
A similar result has taken place in the
Second district of Maine. This is Sena-
tor Frye's old district, and the election
was held to choose his successor III the
Forty-seventh Congress. Last fall the
district gave 1,463 Republican majority,
while this time Ex-Governor Dingley,
the Republican candidate, receives a
majority of nearly if not more than five
Thousand. Last week the Democratic
committee withdrew their candidate and
advised coalition with the Greenback-
ers. The leaders, however, could not
candidate gained votes in every town.
Thus we have had elections in the two
extremes of the country, the result in
both instances being the same.
The victories won in California and
Maine may be accepted as harbingers of
success to the Republican party of Ohio
and other States They show that since
tile murderous assault upon the Presi-
dent the people have been thinking and
resolving. Their hearts, their sympa-
thies, and their prayers have heeH en-
listed in his behalf, and, under the in
spiration thus begotten it, is not i'm
probable that numbers. like the Demo-
Gratis of the Maine district, will vote
with the party which gave General Gar
field to the Nation. Local causes, it is
of San Francisco, but they were causes
which enlisted the support of the better
order of citizens and drew them over to
the party whose principles are founded
in right and justice. Let the Republi-
cans of Ohio ponder over these victor
les. and take heart of grace. There is
success in store for them il they are
willing to work for it. An effort should
be made everywhere to get out the vote
of last year, and if possible to increase
it. This the Republican party Of Ohio
owes to itself, and work should be ac-
cepted as an obligation. There are not
many days remaining prior. to election.
Let them be days of earnest, devoted Ia
Dor! Every Republican can do some
thing in his neighborhood circle, and
for the love which Zach beaas to the
party and-its stricken chieftain, let ev-
cry man of them become worker until
the close of the polls on the second Tues
day of October. If this be done, victory
is aSsured.-Cleveland Leader.
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LIMITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCI
Masonic Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 16, F. & A. NJ.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
JAMES MELLOR, w. NJ.
JESSE B. MEYER, Sec'Y.
or. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER No. IL,
y Royal Arch Masons. Stated convoca-
lions,, first Friday of each month.
G. w. CARROLL, H. P.
JESSE B. MEYKR, Sec'y.
DELMONT COUNCIL, No. 81, R. & s. M.
ID Meets second Tuesday Of each month.
Fl. R. BUMGARNER, T. l. M.
F. D. BAILEY, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 26, K. T..
Ii Stated conclaves, first Tuesday Of each
month. II. R. BUfGARNER, E. G.
L. L. 5RDwfoK, Rec.