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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10

Jennie johnson, a woman about 30 years Of
age. was sentenced at Larned, Kan, last week
10 two years at hard labor in the penitentiary,
having been convicted Of the theft Of two
horses. Mrs. johnson has a strange history.
She was Southern woman, born in Gwinnett
County, Ga, and the daughter of wealthy par
ents. Their fortune was swept away during
the war. When Is years Of age she Joined an
opera company, and attained considerable
prominence ON the stage. She married an
actor named johnson, and about five years ago
they took up their residence in Fort Smith,
Ark. Her husband got into shooting scrape
shortly after, aud, receiving fatal wound con-
fessed on his deathbed that he was forger TO
the amount Of about $4,000. Three years ago
she moved with family named Broker to
Comanche County, Kan, a County which ut
that time was very sparsely inhabited, and
which borders on the Indian Territory. Mrs.
johnson bought farm, cultivated ii herself,
and raised good crop She lived ut that time
with the BrOcker family. During the Indian
troubles two years ago while Broker was
away, the house was attacked by q band Of In
dians, and had ii not been for Mrs. johnson the
entire family would have been massacred. She
made good use Of the shotgun, rife and ammu-
milton in the house. Three lifeless redskins
were found the next morning a short distance
from the house.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10

To THE EDITOR: While crossing the gulf of
Mexico to the State of Texas on the steamship
Gen. Mcclellan my baggage was lost or stolen.
This has always been mystery 10 me- as placed
my bundle between decks of the vessel in
charge of a member of Co. Ii, 23d Ky. The
only explanation could get from my man was
that the 3lst Ind. had passed through the deck
10 their quarters just beyond US, aud he had
not seen my bundle since. From the knowl-
edge had of the 3Ist Ind. thaving been with
them on many march through TENNESSEE
never could suspect any of that brave old regi-
ment of getting away with my baggage had
known them while out foreging to confscate
such small items as a cotton plantation, q herd
of hogs or few countyseats, but l never actu-
ally knew them TO steal j therefore have kept
quiet for 81 years. What ! request through
your columns is that any comrade who knows
Of the fate of my knapsack will return my
commission as First Lieatenant of Co. @, ODD
KY. and my discharge as First Sergeant of Co.
II, 23d KY. These papers are of vast impor-
lance TO me and Of no consequence TO another.
will pay anything in reason for the return of
the above paPers.-A. BRASDLEY, 23d Ky,
Frisco, Kan.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10

Frank and Charles Zabelle, brothers, aged
q and 10 respectively. Of Reading, Pa, went
10 their room after supper on the eth. They
there had some words, when Frank drew re-
volRer and commenced firing at his brother.
One ball passed into his lungs, another into his
stomach. and third pierced the body above
his heart. The wounded man fell, and Frank,
putting the pistol 10 his mouth, pulled the
trigger, the ball passing through his head. He
fell over his brother, and both were found
welterng In their blood. Charles had been
engaged 10 young lady In the neghborhood
and while lying dying she was brought TO hi
bedside and the marriage ceremony performed
soon after which he brcathed his last Frank
is stil alive, but past all hope OF recovery
The only explanation he gives Of his deed i
that be was mad and did not know what IA,
was doing.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
A Holy City.

Pagan, one Of the ancBsnt capitals of Burmah,
10 in many respects the most remarkable re-
ligious city in the world. Jerusalem, Benares,
Rome, Kief-none of them can boast the null
titude of temples and the lavishness of design
and ornament that make marvellous this de-
serted capital on the Irrawaddy. Deserted ii
practically is, for the iinsy huts that stand by
the river are inhabited by pagoda slaves and
men condemned to perpetual beggary. For
eight miles along the river bank, and extend
ing 10 depth of about two miles inland, the
whole space is thickly studded with pagodss OF
oil sizes and shapes and the very ground is so
thickly covered with crumbliug remnants oil
vanished shrines that, according 70 the popular
saying you cannot move foot or hand without
touching a sacred thing.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
derivation Of Words.

The derivation of a number of popular words
or phrases Is curious TO say the least. The word
"pamphlet" comes from Paphilla, Punch and
Judy" from Pontius and Judas, Bigot" from
yisigotha, " Humbug" from Hamburg. II was
piece of Hamburg news not accepted. Tab
byest" is from Atabe, street in Bagdad, where
silken stuffs called Atabe, or Tafiety, were sold
These goods have wayy markings like a cats
coat. "Old Scratch comes from the demon
Scrati, who still survives in the superstitions OF
Northern Europe. "Old Nick +" is from the
demon Nikar, dangerous water demon oil
Scandinavian legends
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10

When the South American Moxie was 6rst
introduced into Montreal, the physicians were
incredulous Of the reports FROM the United
States that simple food in the shape OF nom
medicinal beverage could remove the appetite
for liquors and restore helpless limbs. Soon a
lady belonging TO a wealthy family, who had
been helpless number Of years, in spite Of all
the skill of both countries was made able to
walk and work, after taking 1t secretly for five
weeks. II was a complete surprise to the citi.
zens Of Montreal. Probably no small matter
has created SO much interest before.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
A Crest French StenmshLp.

The new steel steamship La Champagne,
which arrived at New York from Havre last
week. made the trip in nine days, including a
delay Of il hours in mid-oeean, caused by the
new machinery getting out Of gear. She trav-
eled over the southerly or longest course. 1t
was her first voyage. La Champagne is one Of
q feet Of four brand-new ships built in France,
which the Compagne Transatlantiq7e is 70 run
between the ports of Havre and New York.
She registers 1902 tons. In her trial trip for
the French Government she made IS $40 knots
an hour. Her cabins and saloons are elegantly
decorated. She is equipped with $50 electric
lights. She is certified TO carry 300 frst-class,
rs second cabin and 800 steerage passengers.
Her officers and crew number go. The steam
shipis cost was more than 81, 5700OO
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
Seven settlers Slaughtered.

On the 2sth ult., at Carrs Ranch, on Coney
River, in the Cherokee Nation, DIR. George w.
Pyle, his wife, two children and hired man
were all murdered and left for dead in their
own house. Mrs Pyle and the hired man were
alive when found, though unconscious and in
all probability fatally injured. The fendish
work appears to have been done with an AK or
some sharp instrument. About half a mile
from where Mr.. Pyle lived widow and her
son were found killed in their house, also with
an ak, on the same night. No cause can at
present be assigned for this horrible tragedy,
and no clew has yet been discovered as TO the
nernetrRtnrh
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10

Gordon s. Hubbard. who recently died in
trader at that point who furnished the Indians
with supplies. He was Chieago's first pork
packer; built the Chicago warehouse; raised
Perry's famous flagship from Lake Erie, and
with it and three other vessels founded the
Eagle Line, the beginning OF Western lake
commerce. Half century ago, as agent of
the American Fur Company, he made the trip
between Mackinac and TT. Dearborn % times
in an open boat.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10

At the Joliet M penitentiary on Sunday
morning last q most interesting event occurred.
IL was the comforting Of the rite Of confrma-
ton upon III eOnyicts by Archbishop Feehan,
Of Chicago. The ceremonies Were conducted
in the presence Of large number Of visitors,
and occurred in the prison chapel. The chapel
was nicely decorated with flowers for the oc-
casion, and each convict was provided With a
bunch Of white flowers 10 pin upon his breast
The convict orchestra rendered some excellent
music suitable to the occasion. Among those
confirmed were some Of the worst criminals in
the West
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
The d w AZ Rnn Rnn-

To THE EDITOR: In recent issue Of THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE a correspondent makes
the statement that the I'd VT. at the first Bull
Run wavered, gave way, and that their posi-
ton was occupied by Maine regiment. This
was not so. / was there, in Co. A, I'd VT; was
wounded, taken prisoner, and went to Rich
mond was confined in Libby Prison for six
months. At the said battle our regiment was
formed in the main line Of battle on the crest Of
the hill, next TO the rebels, and with only one
regiment of Regular troops further advanced,
and there we staid till the skedaddle took place.
r. G. MOVES, Co. A, ID VT, Bennington, VT.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
The Markets.

There has been little change in the price Of
wheat during the past week In Chicago this
staple brought ~ for June; July, 7si, and
August, 79l. Corn: cash, 354 June, 355; July,
36l, and August, 37l. Oats: cash, %; june,
%; July, 90, and August, psf. Rye, SOL
Barley, SO. Lard: cash, s610; July, $6.25
and August, S6.27l.
Cattle: Shipping steers, $40 and $3.50
stockers and feeders, $275 and $40; cows
bulls and mixed, 3 aud S2.75 bulk, 60 and
So; Texans, 50 and 1875 Hogs, rough and
mixed, $685. and S4.20; packing and shipping
81 and $3.50; light, $500 and Si.274; skips
$2.75 and 1915. Sheep: natives, 81 and $3.50
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10

Mrs. Lucrctia Garfield, the widow OF the late
President Garfield, was ia the court Et Cleve-
land, o.. last week, as defendant 20 a suit
brought for damages by Thankful Tanner. In
December, 1854, Mrs. Garfield was driving
along the street in her carriage, when the horse
ran over Mrs. Tanner. She was bruised and
scratched somewhat, and Mrs. Garfield handed
her some money, with the request that she call
Gt her residence il she needed more. Shortly
afterWard petition was filed by Mrs. Tanner,
In which she asked $4,000 damages. jury
has been secured, and the case win be tried
this week
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
Startled Into n Fatal Lean.

A party OF young women on the I'd climbed
10 the top of the fre-bell tower. 90 feet high,
at Aspento, Colo, to obtain q view Of the city.
Miss Stewart, who was leaning against corner
post at the edge when the jantor pulled the
bell rope 10 call a meeting OF the fire company,
was 80 startled by the sudden clang of the great
bell that she leaped from the tower, crashing
down upon the pavement. Both her legs were
crushed, her left arm was broken, aud Eve ribs
on the right side were broken and torn loose
from the spine. She was alive when picked up
but there is no hope Of her recovery.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10

Warden McComb, Of the California State
Prison, at Fulsom, Cal, has been planning ex-
tensive improvements in the prison grounds,
and has had the hearty cooperation Of Harry,
the convict gardener. AT the hight OF the work
Harry's term expired, and although he begged
hard TO stay, he WAS sent 10 San Francisco a
free man. Within 10 days deputy sheriff
brought Harry back. "Pve come TO stay this
time General" he shouted gleefully; they
amt smart enough 10 keep me away from tho
garden" He pleaded guilty TO thefts enough
10 get a very long sentence within his beloved
prison-Walls
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
A Genuine War-Horse.
IMnfrod pal Diannlnh /

Gen. Kilpatrick's old war-horse, "gpot." Il
10 figure In the Port Jeryis celebration Of the
9Th OF July. IL is said that this horse passed
unscathed through all the battles fought by the
Army OF the Potomac, and 20 marched with
Sherman 20 the sea, fact that might be held
TO indicate that his rider managed to keep him
out Of danger with remarkable skill and sue
cess, IL the world had not been often told that
Fitzpatrick was very brave man.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10

Capt Pierce, OF the San Carlos reservation
BIAS offered the Indians settled in the San Pc
cr0 Valley, under EokiminEin, a reward Of
$3.50 for The head OF each hostile Indian they
may kill. This is done 10 induce them 10 fghl
against the hostiies, instead OF joining them
a. il has been feared they would do. Capt
Pierce states that none Of the II Elan scout
discharged by Gen Crook have reached th,
reservation.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10

The Brazilian training ycEsel Almirante Bor-
roso arrived at New York on Sunday last. She
has on board the SON Of Dom Pedro, Emperor
Of Brazil. The Prince, whose full name is Dom
Augusta Leopold is the guest Of the Brazilian
Consul. He is a tall, awkward stripping Of 10.
He has a frank, boyish face which is bronged
from his voyage The young man ia a mid
shipman on the huge vessel, and enjoys no
more privileges than any Of the other young
men on board.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
A North Carolina Towns RspId Growth.

The population Of Durham, N. C., in 1870,
was 256, all told; in 1856 it was 5,767. The
property assessed for taxation amounted in
1870 to $780, 900; in 1880 10 1854 600; in 1856 to
$3,256,0O0 The amount invested in mAnufac-
lures in 1870 was $25, 900; in 1885, s., 10 900,
showing an increase Of S2,145, 900 in ID years.
There are % factories, with an annual value Of
products amounting TO $3.058000. In these
factories are employed 1,047 whites and 465
blacks, whose wages average $525 per week,
but this does not include managers, foremen,
engineers mAchinists or clerks
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
A Mayday Fancy.
TIL MI

IL Nova Scotia wants to break sway from
the Canadian federation for good, we have no
doubt she can move into New jersey, by giving
that State few hours notice. Nova Scotia at
last recognizes that it Is cheaper to move than
10 pay rent.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
Death OF J0hn Kelly.

John Kelly, the Tammany chieftain, who for
so long time has played conspicuous part in
New York Democratic politics, died in that city
on the evening of the lst inst
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
WESTERN
LAND DIRECTORY

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to suit the purchaser in she center of the immense
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Rich sell, Perfect Climate, Good schools,
fine local markets, and Railroad connection with
all parts north, south east and west. Will sell on
liberal terms or lease for term of three years or
less for share of crop.
Apply to BEAVER LAND COMPANY
36 Cheeseman Block, Denver.
Mention The National Tribune
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
PA 7 { N t S!
CAN | OBTAIN A PATENT p

You can ascertain II your invention Is patentable by
sending to G GORGE l.. LEMON, of Washington,
I'D. G.. description and rough sketch (f you can1
mQdel your invention and upon receipt of the
he will make an examination and inform you TO
whether in his opinion your invention is new and pat
entable and if il advisable to proceed with the
For this information and examination charge Is ds
desire full report and c0pieSOf previous patents
OF there any which appear 20 be similar 70 your in
VentOn, you should have made Special EXamimm-
ton, the charge for said examination being S. An i'm
ven0T should always advantage Of this special
animation before going to the expense OF having model
made and filing formal application papers in the 0. s.
Patent Office.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
MISCELLANEOUS.

Judre TT. w, Hooper, OF clalodon, Monroe
90. Ark. was sentenced 10 tie penitcatiary
last week for two years, for having Issued some
5000 spurious County scrip during his term
a. Judge OF Monroe County last Fall-The
wills Of Senator Leland Stanford Of California.
on hcr recent birthday gave the kindorgartens
OF San Francisco d donation ofgSJ 600. She had
previously donated O similar sum 10 these insti-
tutions. Mrs. Belle Virgin, OF Washington,
Ga. IA TIC owner OF the camp chest used Nv
DIR. Jefferson Davis while visiting the Confed-
crate armies. ~ was given 20 her father, Mai.
John B. Meens, Ny Col J. Taylor Wood, OF M.
Davis Etaff.--The Grand Jury In Chicago
has found 80 additional indictments against
anarchists. Necbe, the manAger OF tho AY5citeg
Eictlnig IA under indictment for murder. -.
MI. Eennimore died in Odessa Del. st HceE, hla
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10

lt u reported that an English syndicate Las
under consideration the building OF tie Chess.
peaGc and Delaware Ship Canal. The busl-
ness failures occurring throughout the country
during the seven dayE ending Saturday last
number for the United States 100 and for Can.
ada ~, or q total VI Isl, as compared with q To.
Ca VI lbi last week ana I67 the week previous
10 lhc ast.---Ihe demands u The coo brick.
makers Of Allegany County, Pa, for an ad
vance In wages OF 10 per cent. have beer
granted and the threatened strike avcrtcd.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-10
WHAI WILL A PATENT G0SIp

III, after a special examination, advised thas
your invention is patenabe send the estimated cost OF
The application will then be prepared filed and prose-
cuted without further expense To the applicant until tina
Patent Office Examiner admits the patentabiity Of the
invention or the case is officially allowed.
After the application has been declared 70 be patent
able the attorneys fee of @ IS due but before the patent
can second Government fee Of 500 must be paid
thus making the total Of patent in ordinary
exclusive of drawings) 800.
special examina and report viii cost S5 which
amount is applied part of attorneys fee should
picatiOn patent be proceeded with within 80 days
nom date of special report.
The attorney Tee is only contingent In where
special examination has hrst been made and fayoEa-
Bile report rendered.
Thus YOU know beforehand whether you ars going %
SECURE patent not and attorneys fee il charged
unless patent is obtained An attorney whose fee de-
ponds his in obtaining patent VIII not advise
you your invention paentable unless IL really is
so far as his best Judgment aid in determining the
question; hence YOU rely the advice given after
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tratiOn of Labels, Trade-Niarxs and Reissues
secured Caveats prepared and fled Applications In
reviyor OF Rejected, abandoned or Forfeited Cases
made Very often valuable inventions saved IN thess
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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-08-07

They 7 suffering for the necessities
of life, and my first step will be to re-
lleve their immediate distress. The
$4,000 that congress has appropriat-
ed will be laid out only after a
thorough Investigation by the COM
mission. I believe that we have the
best commission that could be secur-
ed for this Indian work. Judge John
V. Wright is an honored citizen of
my own state, who has been a lawyer
and judge there for many years. He
is a well-read man, ofsound Judgment,
and will make a valuable member Of
the commission. Mr.. Larrabee has
been long CONNECTED with the Indian
bureau and knows the rights Of the
indians under our laws and treaties
as we'll as any person in the interior
department. Bishop Whipple, who
has kindly consented to serve on the
commission, you Of course know
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-08-07
DYNAMITE GUN BOAT.

The house has appropriated $780,
900 for a dynamite gunboat that can
do more smashing in five minutes
than a big iron-clad can accomplish
in as many days. The cost of the lat
ter is about ten times greater. The
dynamite boat is said to run at rail
road speed and is provided with a
pneumatic gun throwing a loaded
~projectile which explodes upon impact
a charge Of Two hundred to five hun
bred pounds Of dynamite. These
wads Of concentrated destruction can
be thrown a mile and at the rate of
one a minute. This apparatus is
ahead of all modern war machinery
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-08-07

THE FATAL SIN OF IDLENESS.

England recoils in fierce revolt be
fore the utter shanes Of the Dixie
Crawford trial. No wonder. Her
place among the people Of the earth
is lowered by the awful reveailnents.
This trial, together with the showings
Of the Pail Mali Gazette last year,
ought to curo girls Of any desire to
ally themselves with England's upper
classes. Or course these things do
| not make out a general case; they are
simply isolated instances, batthey are
a reminder that for years England
has nursed q particular class, and
paid taxes to support them IN idle
ness, and has never impressed upon
them. the absolute necessity Of labor
in order to create o. preserve a race.
These man living IN idleness have
simply ministered to their grosser de.
sires; their evil passions have grown
with the food they have Toasted upon,
until the entire moral natures of many
Of them have been destroyed, and
while they appear in public as sleek
and smooth and high-born Britons.
could the mask which they interpose
between themselves and the world be
withdrawn, leaving them revealed as
they really are, they would be driven
out from before the face Of civiliza-
ton. The same results, no doubt,
obtain ! a every land Of Europe where
there is a nobility; the same results
will follow wherever in wealthy n
tiers there exist a circle Of young and
old men, because Of abnormal fortunes
are given owe to pleasure. Old home
went down to disgrace and slavery
through just such practice. Greece,
which was the France Of the elder
world, was shivered to atoms on that
same shoal; there is no exception
among the nations; when a majority
Of people become bikes and Craw-
fords, it is a sign that sentence OF
death against the people has been re-
corded, and that execution will speed
ily follow. The remedy against it is
to train men and women to toll, no
matter how rich they may be or how
favored; the thought to be impressed
upon them is, that without labor they
are worthless, and the richer they are
the higher should be their incentive
to become great by making lighter
the burdens Of their less fortunate
fellow-men.-Salt Lake Tribune.