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The National tribune., 1886-05-20
HE DID NOT GO TO RICHMOND.

JEFF Davis was wise enough not to pro-
tract his journey to Richmond. Had he
gone to the last Capital of the Confederacy
his welcome would have been far from as
tumultuous as it was in the first. The people
of Richmond had too much opportunity to
get acquainted with his disagreeable person
atty during the four years of his stay in
their city to have either love or admiration
for him. They remember, too, that when he
had to abandon the city he ordered its de-
struction by fire, not that it would accom-
plish any military object, but simply out of
spleen and malignancy. Also, at that criti-
cal time, when every one was wild TO secure
some sort of transportation out of the city
for himself and family, Davis took up large
portion of the train for the conveyance Of
his family carriage and other trumpery that
was of very little value at that moment.
This exhibition Of selfshness and contempt
for those whom he had lured TO their ruin
put the climax on his detestation by the peo-
pie of the Virginia Capital
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

ton. he has ever been ready to share his
last dollar with needy comrades, and for
years has been a valuable member Of the
National Pension Committee, GAR, and
done yeoman service before Congress, where
his talents and address have been invaluable
in presenting the interests Of soldiers.
Either Of these gentlemen would honor the
position of Commander-in-Chief and give
the Order an administration for which it
would have abundant reason for cOngratu-
lating itself.
The National tribune., 1886-05-20
NO apIscoNTENrs."

In praising Representative Hewitt for his
spleeny opposition to pensions, the New
York Star takes occasion to say:
He has enough faith in the patriotism Of the
Union soldiers to believe that they not beggars
and that they not willing to impose unbearable
burdens on the Government that they imperiIed
their lives 10 save. The burden Of taDation-d tara
ton 1G enhances The cost Of every article used or con-
stunned Jy the peoples already The prolific cause Of a
discomfort 1ot threatens pie integrity Of society and
tie pcymGnsnce Of Government No patriotic soldier
Of the Union win desire for selfish reasons TO wreck
the Government that his valor helped 70 save.
This is sheer nonsense, and nonsense
which we are astonished to see permitted TO
appear in the columns Of such paper as the
Star.
Not for an instant is 1t true that the pay
ment of pensions has any connection with
the burden of taxation, or enhances the cost
Of any necessary of life. To say TO the con-
trary is TO show willful ignorance of funda-
mental facts.
Everybody knows that the money ex-
pended for pensions is part of the proceeds
of the internal tax on beer, whisky and
tobacco, and Of the customs duties on articles
Of luxury. These taxes are not prolific
cause OF discomfort" to anybody but the
distillers brewers, tobacco dealers and others
who want to grow rich even faster than they
are doing now. Everybody else is well
enough contented 10 have them pay even
higher taxes than they do at present
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

first serious duty. Later the regiment went
west TO Chattanooga in Slocum's Corps, and
helped TO batter their way to Atlanta.
In front Of Savannah Gen. Ketcham was
wounded by a sharpshooter just at the time
his commission as Breyet Brigadier- General
arrived. soon to be followed by second as full
Brigadier- General and Breyct Major General.
His wound proved so serious. however, that
before he recovered the war was at an end. In
the meantime he resigned from the army in
March. 1865, 10 take his seat in Congress. He
served with distinction in tho 39th, doth, 4lst
and 42d Congresses, and went 10 the Republican
National Convention in 1876 as delegate from
his District. From July. 1874, 10 June, 1877,
he was Commissioner Of the District Of COlum-
bia, when he resigned to return to his old seat
in Congress. He has since served continuously
in the doth, 18th, 49th and the 18th Congresses
as Republican.
He is a safe man as q legislator. aud the vet
Grams of the country can rely upon his good
Offices at any time in their behalf
The National tribune., 1886-05-20
TIE LOST CAUSE.
JEFF Davis gloriies the " Lost Cause"
What was the Lost Cause?

JEFF Davis gloriies the Lost Cause"
What was the Lost Cause?
1t was conspiracy TO break up the coun-
try, so as to strengthen and perpetuate the
ownership Of men by other men.
The attempt was headed by Mr.. Davis,
who expected to make more out Of the sue
cess of the conspiracy than anybody else
would.
The conspiracy was defeated-the country
was not broken UP, but made vastly stronger
than il ever was, and human slavery was
destroyed.
That is all there is..of the Lost Cause
a twinship Of treason and slavery.
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

COMMANDER BROWNE, of the Department
of Ohio, closed very successful administra-
ton with the Goth annual Encampment.
Few Departments OF the GAR. have been
so fortunate as to have Commander equal
to Comrade Browne. He is able and ener-
getic, was thoroughly in love with his work,
had a good military record, and was forcible
and interesting speaker at every gathering
at which he appeared.
The National tribune., 1886-05-20
GEN. WALKERS ARTICLES,
-FOUR INSTEAD OF ONE.

We have the pleasure OF informing our
readers that Gen. Francis A. Walker has
upon further reflection decided TO give THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE four articles instead Of
one These win be:
i. Sumner at Pair Oaks.
2 Couch at Charlottesville
B. Hancock at Gettysburg.
4 Warren at BristOe.
These wiz all be of unsurpassed interest
and merit, as anything coming from Gen.
Walkers pen must be.
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

Al persons wishing % engage In the canvass
of this thrilling book will find it to their ad-
TaBi9gg 10 address THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
for terms. etc. IL Is one Of the bost-selling
books 81 Else times aud those already engaged
la its zaie are highly RTHtiied az the handsome
returns shade. We also send the book as a
premium ior eight new subscribers, or for 81
Ia 'cOuiuncti0n with a ycars subscription 10
TIM AhTI0NET TnfpffNE
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

THE number of pension certificates issued
during the week ending May 10, 1886, was
as follows: Original, SIT; increase, ST;
reissue, A; restoration, IL; duplicate, "a;
accrued, "a Act of March 3, 1888, 2; Order
April 3, 1884, %; Act of March 8, 1885,
o; total, 1853.
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

We have secured a new supply Of this most
excellent work, which IN IN itself n small d.
bIarg. u contains n wealth Of information
which cannot be- thoroughly realized until the
bo0k b. inspected. lt will b. sent 20 any per-
son sending us a club Of SIX neS Subscribers,
and Nill De sent in conjunction with THE
AATIONAL TRIBUNE for ono year for SI.60
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

Send 10 prepaid yearly subscribers 10 THE
hSTgOEAL TRIBUNE aud secure one OF these
Eeialie and handsome, stem winding, nickel
watches. which arc manufactured expressly for
noe by the celebrated Waterbury Watch Com
pany Of Connecticut. The price Of the watch
AND years subscription 70 the paper is $3.50.
f1ttts
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

This most exciting book Of adventure is now
offered ion the small sum Of 80 cents. or free for
a club VI Eve new yearly subscribers 20 TnE
national Tribune No soldier who reads
fllif book can ial 10 be deeply interested, as
file most thrilling adventures and hair-breaath
eeoslos are told Ia a way 10 brizg back wildly
a. f8e mind the DAYS vt '6l-5.
The National tribune., 1886-05-20
SOLDIERSIN CONGRESS


Gen. Ketcham, who represents the Sixteenth
New York District in Congress, was born at
Dover near the end Of the year 1882. lie re-
ceivcd an academic education and took to
farming. After entering politics as Supervisor
OF his town In 1854 and 50 he went to the State
Assembly ia 1886 and 81, and to the State
Senate of New York in 1860 and '61.
In 1862 he entered the Union army as Colonel
OF the 150th n Y, aud led his regiment into
action at Gettysburg. where they saw their
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

We publish this week very complete
summary of information relative to getting
to the National Encampment, which win be
of use to those contemplating taking the
Journey
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

Is there any of the opponents of pensions
who would 90 out euen once on a skirmish-
line for the pitiful little 81 or 81 month,
which the average pensioner receiyes2 We
are sure there is not
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

IN our reports Of the proceedings Of the
Ohio Encampment we omitted to state
that the candidacy Of Corporal James Tanner
for the Commander-in-C hiefship was in
dorsed.
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

BILL NYE asks JEFF Davis "why, If there
could be no nobler cause for which to die
he didn't remove his polonaise and die like
n man2n
The National tribune., 1886-05-20
TABLE OF PENSION RATES.

We have a carefully prepared table of PEN
sion rates compiled from official sources, which
shows the exact ratings for every grade of dis
ability. 1t is printed on heavy paper, and will
be sent to any address On receipt of Is cents.
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

We havo on hand still number Of copies Of
Mrk Hhcrw0od's exquisite lyrics which we will
cell, handsomely bound, for The small sum Of
81. o. elegantly decorated in blue and gold for
$40
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

This most interesting and ably-written
w0rk, by John McElroy is now having q very
laERe halc and the new edition will soon be
exhausted. Send 81 10 THE NATIONAL TRIB-
uNE aud secure a copy.
The National tribune., 1886-05-20
CIV GRANr,S ROCK.
q man

The first volume of Gen. Grants Personal
Memoirs is now for saleat this Office at the same
price the publishers-C. l.. Webster & Co., New
York-ofIer IL
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

The bef aOaytO help The soldiers is 10 ertend
he circulation Of THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UAE.
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

EX-Gov. L. II. FAIRCHILD, of Wisconsin,
has many warm supporters for the Com
mander-in-C hiefship.
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

s.I..ls " rosr 0rE0t 40 seoOnO oss .rrta
The National tribune., 1886-05-20

twinship Of treason and slavery.
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-v made the -au 4Q~, Pe-F 80 r..
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.-nt ielrari hsl conference "itA I.-
President Van Horne. and . IS .umor-
= thssthe -. Clair branch Will be- double
tracked an.l a tunnel built from COurirignt
- So. Calr. and this route made the through
.re t1 Chicago FOR the Michigan Central.
h is also rumored thar the Canadian Pa
llIle ts 10 abandon the western branch of
fle ontario Pacific. Vest OF London, and
r.a through freight over the western divi-
si0u oi the Michigan Central Another
rama- IS that The Canadian Pacific viii buy
.ut Tie -. l-alr nranch.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07
Big Claim Against King Ludwig.

One of the most remarkable of the mul-
titudinouS claims against King Ludwig of
Bavaria is that made by Mr.. Louis Schnee-
gans, literary man, who undertook GER
tain researches in the archives of the
European capitals at the kings request.
Mr.. Schneegans has just filed IA claim for
$4,000, the amount at which he estimates
the value of his labOrs and the expenses
which he incurred in their prosecution.
King Louis admits his Indebtedness TO the
extent of -, 80, and has offered Mr.
Schneegans this amount in satisfaction of
his claim. The researches, which even at
the smaller figure will have proved so
costly business, related, il appears, To
the private life of Louis XIV, every de
tail of which the king was anxious to
CLEAN, as he had taken the French king
for his model; and he has COnsCientiOusly
striven to make the imitation As faithful
and complete as possible. Nor have his
efforts been altogether unattended with
success. In the matter of extravaganza,
at all events, he has nothing 10 envy the
Grand MOnaTque Chicago Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07

The reporter brings in an article which
he has headed Deceived by a Confidence
Woman This expresses the idea well
enough, and would catch the eye. In the
olden time the heading would have been:
Police Court. \ Countryman Robbed y"
The city editor looks at the copy =
and knows at once that it is too long. He
strikes out the word "Contidence' 1t is
now too short, As it contains only sixteen
letters. He changes il to Deceived and
Tricked." This has eighteen letters, but
is still too short, and the editor sees that
the title must be entirely abandoned and
a new one constructed. After much medi
tation he evolves Bitten 10y a Female
shark" and is pleased with it. so great is
the Importance attached to heads Of this
kind that The Chicago Times keeps a man
for no other purpose than TO enrich them
and make them astonishing. ng.-AmerIcan
Book Maker.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07

Nor is it by any means impossible that
the improved physique Of our American
backwOOdsmen. especially their vertical
increase, So confidently aScribed To eli
matte influence. may have a good deal 10
do with change Of diet. The average
size of the Prussian army officers consider
ably exceeds that of the Prussian privates,
30 much indeed, that man for man, the
descendants of the well-fed and sport
loving German country squiTes are an inch
Dr two taller than the men enlisted at the
recruiting deRnts Of the United states
army. though the medical commissioners
Of those depots reject about eight appli-
cauts in dozen. Squat John Bull is n
pawnhruker. and as numerous in Baxter
street as in the old Iewry British lords
British tourists, and British sportsmeu
are rs tall and bOny as any New Eng
lander The truth is that We are too apt
to underrate the influence of personal
habits and Overrate that of external cir
cumstance \ liberal diet combined with
"A fair amount Of outdoor exercise will
produce tall men in any climate; starv
alton and indoor drudgery will stunt the
child .rn of the stouteSt race, in America
as surely a. in the Silesian weaver towns
DIR. Felix L. Oswald
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07

Went to "a sugar plantation, "lhe To-
lrdu" near the sraCua>t town oi Marlana".
"A bathing place much rcSurt"d I" III the
summer by the IIavamesc. The sugar
factory is about three miles from the rail
road station. A ride through an unduiat-
iuy country a limestone fOrmatlon-the
road rough, and in many places cut
through the rock. The stone walls re-
minded one of New England. but the royal
palm and CoCuauut trees did not. The
former is very absurd looking, with vary
ing shapes. Imagine "A palmetto. Tor II Il
of the same species. but instead uf being
uniform in size II i sometimes larger III
the middle, swelling out twice rs large hr-
low or above In other instances the
largest portion i near the ground. Others
look like a a gigantic carrot, with the point
in the ground Then the gray trunk nj
about six feet from the top suddenly be
comes smaller and Of a Sm"oth. bright
green. as round and polished as possible t"
conceive just at the junCtUrr Of the
green and gray there projects AT right
ana les a brush Of green and red flowers.
At the mill we Witnessed the whole pro
cess of making sugar from the grinding
of the cane to the coarse brown granu-
lated sugar. which was packed hard in
bags to be shipped TO New York to be re
fined This sells for two or three cents
per pound No money is made in sugar
making now, and some years it is even
made at a loss At dinner tried the wine
most in use in Spain. the Val de Penas
| II is rough, strong wine-and tastes-well,
INV daughter was informed i'll Spain, that
it is put up in hog skins instead of barrels,
| T., h,,g hrnufrht IN the market After
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07

Frederick Douglass had something in
nim that was not the best material from
which To make good slave. He was
therefore sent. when young man, to one
Lovey, noted slave breaker To have
MS spirit broken" OF his experience.
here he writes: Il was somewhat un-
manageable at first, but few months OF
Covey's discipline tanned me. He sue
ceeded in breaking me-in body, soul and
spirit Ny natural elasticity WAS crushed,
my intellect languished, the disposition
to read departed, the cheerful spark that
fingered about my eyes died out, the dark
night of slavery closed in about me and
behold, a man transformed into brute
sunday was my only leisure time. lspcnt
this in sort of beast like stupOr, between
sleeping aud walking. under some large
tree. At times | would rise up, q flash
II energetic freedom would dart through
my soul, accompanied with faint beam Of
hope that tickered for moment, and
then vanished. sank down again,
mourning over my wretched condition
was sometimes tempted 10 take my life
and that Of Covey, but was prevented 10y
combination Of hope and fear. My SUI
ferings, as | remember them, now seem
ike a dream rather than a stern reality.
Boston Herald.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07

The Spencer riot gun, is attracting
much attention from military men. 1t is
a magazine gun that can be fired from
two to three times per second and at each
fire discharges nine buckshots, or three
buckshot and twO-Ounce ball After a
most thorough trial and test at the Spring
field arsenal, this gun was put on the issue
list, and the state can now draw them
from the general government The inven-
tor Of these guns is the same Spencer
who invented the Spencer Carbine, which
decided several engagements for the Union
troops during the war.
This weapon is on an entirely new plan
and i operated without taking the gun
from the shoulder, or the eye from the
sight. 1t can be used aS a single breech-
loader, or a. magazine gun. The main
idea about the charge is that the use Of
buck shot is much more effective in quell
ing a riot than the prujectiles from the
army rifles, and at the same time there is
no danger of wUunding or killing limo
cent persons blocks away from the scenes
of disturbance. c.-CinCinnati Commercial
(,aZpttp
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07
AIse Found for Fire Damp.

The distressing explosions which occur
from time 10 time in European coal mines,
and less Frequently in those of America,
are in some cases the result Of finely
divided dust suspended in the atmosphere
Of the cOllieries, but for the most part
they must he attributed to the presence Of
marsh gas the dreaded fire damp of the
miners When this hydrOcarhOn is mixed
with air, it folms highly explosive com
pound. In the fiery coal pits of England
the gas is one OF the most serious obstacles
to mining operations.
Ii Is, however, an excellent fuel, and
forms almost the sole constituent of the
natural gas issuing from many of the
Pennsylvania wells. The proposition has
therefore been made, and We believe the
actual experiment i now in PROCESS TO drill
six inch bore holes down through the coal
measures and thus afford an outlet for the
gas reservoirs. The fluid. if found in
sufficient quantities could then be used
rs fuel, while the mines at the same
time would be relieved of very undesir-
able tenant Scientific American.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07
y. Y. T.. 4 o. and Erie Express.

The Erie Express and Y. Y. =. Il q.
ticket office is now permanently located at
- Arcade Telephone No. so. The Erie
Express ,uperce,lrs the United >tat,.~ ~
press on and via the y. Y. l.. +. ~ ". L.
H.. it, branches and leased lines. Including
the y. Y. I. " q. H. X. and connections.
billing at one rate To all Il. X o. ENprr>S
and most all Pacific ENpre>, Offices. afford
ing to the public superior NrrN Ice IA pvcIy-
ing. forwarding and delivering express
goods, parcels. money packages. Sr.
W. VI. CIEMENT~, ten. SWpt.
J. ID. PHI.EGEE. Agent.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07

Thomas Stevens, who has been arrested
ON the Afghan frontier while seeking to
penetrate on his bicycle to the Pacific
ocean by way of India, is not an English
man, as in some pIaCcS reported, but on
the contrary, the most pronounced Yam
kee He spent all lis early life on Il ranch
in Kansas Not only is he an American.
but he is the special correspondent of ali
American magazine-Outing. The adven-
Iurous trip he is now making was under
taken about year ago, when, after hay-
ing wheeled across this continent, he
sailed for Liverpool and started for the
east.-ChicagO Tribune
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07

The two new trains put on the |. L. n ".
between Springfield and Trcum~rh afford
an excellent opportunity to picnic parties To
spend day at Ludlow Falls. The train
leaves here at S:U5 Il. IN. and returning
leaves Ludlow Fall, At $50 j.. M. arriving
at Springfield at 5:l5 =. III. Very low rates
To Sunday school and church parties.
WM. IlEFFEEMAN,
Ticket Agent.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07
When the X. of p. boys take hold of an

thing. its always 20. They are going 10
run cheap excursion Ia Dayton and the
Soldiers Home on Thursday. June 10th
They have chosen the Pan llamdl" for their
route, and will stop Al Ncnia long enough
to give the rXcurSioni>tN an ample "PPortu-
nifty to view the ruin done 10y the late iiOod
4 band of music will accompany the order,
and good time guaranteed t" all. Make
yOur arrangements Ia 20.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07

Theodore Thomas has hi,h apprecia-
tion of the dignity of his mssiOn as the
apostle of pure music in its nnblest forms
Of expression, but will probably come
down to the most vigorous plain English
he knows to express his sentiments when
he reads that London paper presents its
readers with the statement, as an item Of
American news, that Theodore Thomas,
the proprietor Of an enormous concert
hall in Chicago, expressed himself con
cerning the effect of music as follows:
ON the evenings which the orchestra plays
Wagner sell five times as much beer as
usual 'r-ChiCago Herald.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07

IfyOu want vurrr name printed on nifty
beautiful X. OF II. cards call on Bro Jas.
II. Bennett. printer. under Lag"nda bank.
He has a large quantity Of cards on hand
and can furnish them on short notice. p
for 75c: 80 for Sl.25; and 100 for LIS. Call
and see him.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-07

A Chinese block is engraved on a hard
native wood with Il close grain, cut in diff
ferpnt direction to the bOXw"od prepared
for English engraverS. The Chinese print
er inks the block with brush-the ink
being a suitable compound largely com
posed Of India ink. To secure an impress
Sion soft paper is laid on the block. and
dry brush is passed over the back of the
paper, which is printed on one side only.