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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-10-21
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FORTHCOMING

BATTLE OF EZRA CHURCH, graphic
description Of one Of the engagements of the
atlanta campaigns. By Col. Albert G..
Bracket, Sd U. s. CdU.
OUR FIRST BATTLE-A sketch of one Of
the early engagements in the West. By W
S. Norris, GOleOHdG, III.
"REMINISCENCES OF '61.-An entertain
ing story Of veRtrilOqaism in the army By
Maj. p. L. Braun.
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The current of news this week points to
combination among England, Austria and
Italy to curb Russian aggression in tina
Balkans. Still, we are more inclined to be-
ieye that Germany is more likely to side
with Russia than against her, if for no other
reason than to prevent a Franco Russian
alliance.
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Let the reader present this schedule to any
neutrality-suspicious. ranter, and ask him to
point out single item on which the tax
could be reduced or abolished to public adj
vantage. Let him be asked where the peo-
pie at large would be benefited by reduc-
tiOn-where any poor mans comforts would
be cheapened. This will be conclusive He
cannot answer the question satisfactorily.
Even if he asserts that it is desirable that
whisky and beer should be made cheaper,
this would not be done by taking the
tax of, because that is now too insight
fcant to make a perceptible change in
the retail prices Of the articles. To take
of the duty of 81 on barrel of beer would
not make glass Of it one cent cheaper to
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its place. In spite of all care in testing and
inspecting, imperfect watches may OCCASION
ally slip in, where thousands are sent out,
but these should occasion only temporary
annoyance, for perfect ones will be at once
sent to replace them.
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THERE are 160 trotters in the country
which can do mile in 900 or less. Yet it
has not been so very many years since the
man who owned horse which could 90 in
2lO was looked upon as having more Of
earthly happiness than any one fallen mortal
was entitled to.
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BY
Gen. Francis A. Walker.
PARTICULAR REoUEsr.

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the man who buys it over the bar. 1t would
simply swell still larger the already swollen
profits of the men who make the beer.
A better plea can be made for abolishiug
the taxes on tobacco but even there the
argument will lack much force, for the tax
is too triling to be seriously considered.
Eight cents on pound of tobacco or snuff,
50 on thousand cigars, so cents on q thou
sand cigarets, and $3.50 year on a retail
tobacco dealer are hardly worth considering.
The tax is not maintained for the sake of the
revenue it brings, but to keep in running
order a taxation machine which has cost
immensely to perfect to its present condi-
ton, and which we may need at any time,
when some great exigency calls for raising a
large amount of money. For instance, if we
were threatened with war we could raise
the money to put ourselves into a complete
state of preparation without any friction or
the disturbance of our finances or business,
by simply doubling the taxes on beer,
whisky and tobacco. 1t is much cheaper and
better in every way to let the machinery
run along on what is in most instances but
little more than nominal taxation, than to
destroy it and then have to build it up again
whenever the emergency arises for its use.
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scriber TO THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. Merely
showing a man the paper is frequently
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BONDHOLDERs VERSUS PENSIONERS.
When the amount that has been paid the
pensioners is descanted upon, it is well to
call attention to the vastly greater amount
that has been paid the bondholders whose
contribution to the work Of putting down
the rebellion was in no sort of proportion to
that of the men who shot the life out of
secession. Commissioner of Pensions Black
in his annual report to Congress last year
called attention to this enormous discrepancy
between the aggregate payments to the SOL
diers and to the bondholders. He presented
the following table, which makes the COM
parison clear at glance:
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WASHINGTON. ID. c., OCTOBER 2I, 1856.
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WHO PAYS THE PENsIoNse

WHO PAYS THE PENSIONS?
Any gentleman who feels that he is being
burdened to pay pensions to ex-solders can
readily figure out just how much his share
of the burden is.
The expenditures of the United States for
the fiscal year of 1885 were:
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PENSIONS AND TANEs.

Soldier-hating demagogs clamor through
the press and on the stump against pensions
on the ground that these impose taxes on the
common people.
Now no man makes such an argument as
this who is not either absurdly ignorant of
what he is talking about, or else is wilfully
attempting to deceive those who are igno-
rant.
This can be readily shown, for there is no
mystery about tax gathering any more than
there is about pension paying. Both are
plain, straightforward business operations,
as easily understood as the payment Satur-
day night of the wages earned by a weeks
work.
The annual income OF the United States
is $780,, 900, ZOO, and is derived from the fol-
lowing sources:
SlS1 al 900
Internal ll2 49s 726
Public b,7O0.9 $50
Miscellaneous.... 2iOi4055
Iotai.....-.......... SS2S 100
Scarcely dollar of this-except the re-
ceipts from public lands-is taken directly
from the people. Not a dollar of it was
imposed on account of pensions-and no
specific item is continued because of the ne
cessity Of paying pensions.
When we analyze the income from customs
closely, we find that the bulk of it is derived
from the following sources:
Cotton manufactures 900 900
Fancy 100000
Flax, hemp, and 100000
Fruits and $4,000
Glassware. $4,000
Iron and steel........ Il 600 900
10000
Wines and liquors. 100000
100000
Silk manufactures II 100000
so ss5 900
10000
q 500 900
sl5I.Os5 900
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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-28
Sell More and Buy Less.

Our Country Home says: Virgil in his
Georges, repeats the old Greek precept
that "the farmer should be seller, not a
buyer" Nor does his quaint picture of
a simple granger going to town with a
donkey load of apples and bringing back
a grindstone, contradict his rule, which
means that the tiller of the soil should
make his business support himself and
supply others. The South asks: Is not
this the kew note to success in farming
now? Was it not this that gave
success 20 the tillers of the soil in
the early settlement of our country
Was it not the pivotal point of
our prosperity in ante-bellum DAYS?
We knew large planter that
had carpenters, black-smiths, harness
makers, wagon and plough makers, and
made and repaired most every imple-
ment used on farm. And in addition,
manufactured all the clothing worn by
the family and servants; now the farmer
buys almost every thing he uses, from a
hoe handle to a steam engine, from a
broom to windmill. We send to Balti-
more for tomatoes, and to Maine for
corn and beans. With climate to raise
greater variety of fruits and vegetables
than any part of the world, the farmer
uses less vegetables aud fruits than the
dweller amid perpetual ice and snow.
The cornerstone of successful farming
in any country is, sell much and buy
little. This is the point to begin, con-
tinue and end. Increase your products
sale, diminish your purchases by raising,
as near as possible, every article con-
sumed by the family or used on the
farm.
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Farmers Wives.

The Springfield Republican says young
farmers seem to experience singular
difficulty in finding women to share
their homes in wedlock. The young
man who works out, saves his money
and finally buys farm, and wants to
live a sober, Independent yeoman, is not
altogether extincT, although he is not as
frequent as he was thirty years ago.
This class of men have little time to
cultivate the graces, but they have
homely virtues, and their occupation
gives them robust judgment and we'll
balanced minds upon the basis of their
common school education. They are
sometimes cultured in the best sense,
not of books, but of nature, as Thoreau
was, although the farmers life has a
somewhat narrowing and materlallZlng
tendency But ii is no worse 10 get
avaricious for sheep, acres and hay
mows, than it is for first editions, old
andirons and distant ancestors.
But these young farmers find it diff
cult to find wives. Girls of excellent
sense will cast their affections on young
clerks of most precarious prospects, pro-
fessional sprigs and men of no business
whatever, rather than accepS the lot OF
the farmers wife. There is probably
some reason for 1t, for woman with al
her perversity generally thinks she
knows what she is about. We fear the
trouble is a suspicion that the lot of thu
farmers wife is severe and that the MAJ
of the acres develops more affection 70
his cattle than the wife of his bosom
This is but superficial opinion, how
ever, and there is probably more domes
tic happiness under the roofs OF tn
farmers than in all the psansions o
the big cities, per capita. A bright an
capable woman will make good hom
of the farm and not be overloaded b,
its burdens No woman of spirit woul'
find farm life empty of the satisfaction
of lira
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-28
Roofs of Paper.

roof pronounced superior to that of
slate because of its lightness and other
advantages is now made of any tibrous
pulp, says the Boston Journal of Com
merce. From this material tiles of any
shape desired are formed by pressure
under machinery or by any other me-
thod which may suggest itself. Pressed
into the design wished for the pulp tiles
are partially dried, previous to being
subjected to waterproof solution.
Thoroughly impregnated with the pre-
paration TO resist moisture they are
baked to harden in them the water.
proof mixture. After the baking the
tiles are treated to a mixture imparting
an enameled surface; to this is added a
coating of sand, whereby the pulp is
rendered proof against the action OF
heat or flame. By the use of different
colored sands variety of tints may be
impaired to the tiles, which, after the
application of the enameling mixture
and sands, are baked second time.
after which they are ready for use. Be
sides the inherent lightness of pulp tiles
which obyiates the necessity of heavy
frame to support a weighty roof, the
pulp tile, being tough and not brittle
like slate is far less liable to be broken
from blows, stones thrown upon them,
or human footsteps. Again, slate tiles
cannot be laid eompactly together on q
roof on account OF their brittieness,
which prevents their being drawn tight
ly together by nails. Through the
fibrous pulp nails may be driven as close
home as in shingles, thereby binding
them closely TO the bed and together
without any possibility of lateral move
ment or being blown away in high
wind, as states loosely fastened ON roofs
so frequently are. Nails penetrate the
pulp tiles more easily than shingles,
and lie closer together, being more elias
tic than wood.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-28
The Chartr of incorporation
or THE-
Delta and Pine Land Company o
Mississippi.

lst The purpose fer which this corporation i.
created is set out in the following powers hereby
granted to il, TO wit: 1t Is empowered 10 acquire
and own by gift, grant purchase lands lying any
where within the limits OF the State OF Mssissip-
pi, and TO open up and improve the same and Il
cultivate and lease the same and establish stock
farms upon the same.
I'd. To engage in the business Of cutting and Tell
ing and manufacturing lumber and timber there
on, so as 10 IF the for market, TO lease and
sublet 10 parties holding under thea Tor these pGr
poses.
Sd To establish all necessary mills and GIN
and manufacturing establishments necessary L
prepare and I'll any product, the growth of thei
soil. in manufactured state for market.
4th. To establish and 10 buy and sell goods
wares and merchandise at convenient spots on th
land by them held, and generally to engage in III
business of farming manufacturing, merchandising
milling and timber merchants and contractors.
5th. To all the necessary money, machinery
| mules, horses and stock and personal property
requisite to effect these objects.
9th. Its capital stock shall be unlimited il
amount, and ii shall hold and own real and persons
| property TO any, amount and sell, exchange am
cucumber the same, and borrow money and secur
the paymen OF thc same by mortgage. deed a
trust upon its property and franchises and issue il
bonds and secure the same by deed OF trust mort
gage uDon the corporate property and franchises
and sell exchange, and pledge and hypathecat
| such bonds, and have generally all ether rights
powers and privileges necessary and pruper carr
| into execution the purposes OF its creation.
| It'll. The persons who are hereby incorporate
| are, Thomas Watson, q. G. Benton, William Wat
l son, VI. D. Watson, and such other persons
choose 10 become associated with them by aeqnirin
| and purchasing stock OF the said incorI Grafton
sth II is to be a corporation without limit as {
/ amount of stock, or duration TO time, snd is L
| have the corporate name and powers above sc
forth.
9th II shalt have power 10 issue stock giving Ger
tifeaes therefor 10 the purchasers of said stock
each share OF stock To $1,000. and To adopt
| corporate seal. make all necessary bylaws na
inconsistent with the powers granted the eorpora
tinn, and provide for the requisite officers ts trans
| act the business of the same
10th. The legal donicil of this Company shall h
| Jackson, Mississippi.
There is nothing in the foregoing charter of iucoI
poratlOn viOlatiye OF the Constitution laws
| this State. T. NJ MILLER Attorney General.
| apr Z, 's6.-+w.
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Transparent CUsfARD.-Beat well
with half POUND crushed sugar, the
yolks OF eight eggs; set upon the fire
the pan containing them, and add in
small pieces, half pound of butter:
stir constantly until the butter melts
remove it from the fire and stir in 4
winegiass of thick cream; flavor 70
taste, and Lake in puff paste. Citron
or other sweetmeats placed at the bot.
tom may be used with this batter.
GrNeRIcAKE (soFr.) One quart Of
-four, four eggs beaten Desperately
makes TIE cake nice, one cup butter
one cup lard, one cup sugar, two Guns
molasses, two cups buttermilk, three
teaspoonfuls of soda, and half Il cuu
powdered ginger. Bake in muffin rings
SILVER Gazette whites of twelve
eggs, five cups of -four, three cups OF
sugar, one cup of butter, one Gun 81
cream; work the butter until it runs
lnen add the sugar gradually, Cream
next, then Hour, and lastly the beaten
whites, two and half teaspoonfuls d
oven : :
Make golden cake same as above add
ing two cups Of cream.
CUP CAKE.-Three cupa a. ao,~
cups Of sugar, one cup Of bufter s ~.
cup Of cream, four eggs. ! tessn,,..s IN :
of soda and cream tartar lvcr - s'1 -. 8
sea foam y mix we'll, beat light Ara NJ
in moderate oven. e
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-28
Clerical Error.

Jim Webster was on his way home
one day last week. when he met his
friend. Sam Johnsing
..Whar's you gwine, sam?
..Nowhar's in pertickerler, Jim
Come home wild me and babe some
dinner. We has got some yeller legged
chicken for dinner.
Arriving at Jim Webster house, they
failed TO find Mrs. Webster in, but on
looking out the back door they per-
ceived her hanging some clothes ON a
line to dry She was not alone. Stand
ing in front of her, with heavenly
smile on his features. casting admlring
chances at her, and patting her gently
on her saddle eolored cheeks was Key.
Whangdoodle Baxter. pastor of the Aus
tin Blue Light tabernacle Sam Johns
ing nudged his friend in the side, and
asked:
al say. Jim, hopes you amt suffer
in from de green-eyed monstrom; yer
has pufee coincidence in yer wife,
hasn't yer?"
You bet has puffec eonferdence in
Bcrlindy. She's all right, but ! don''
quite trust dat sainted pasture, Whang'
doodle Baxter He's de one | hash
got no confer,ience in. v 1erds Sgt
| iags.
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JUSTICES of the PEACE.

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/ in stock at THE CLARION ofice-al1 conform
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per hundred. A liberal discount on large orders
VIII send general assortment, according TO amount
OF cash rec lived with order
No - SCI les A.
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3. venire Facias (Tury summons
4. Attachment for Witness.
j. General A ffidavit.
6 fidayit for Bench Warrant
:. Bench Warrant
5. Affidavit for Peace Warrant
.. Bond TO Keep the Peace.
10. Mittimus on Conviction.
II. sentence and Mittimus, with column for lees
Il. Affidavit in Attachment aud Bond.
-. Attachment Writ.
IA. Execution with Fee Bill attached
-. Affidavit foI Search Warrant.
Ii. Search Warrant aud return.
IL. "Aftidavit for " nit Of Seizure
Is. "Writ of Seizure.
-. Affidavit in Garnishmenf, wher. Defendant
has no visible effects.
20. Writ OF Garnishment.
p. sAffidavit for Appeal and Bond 10 Civil Cases
p. Appearance Bond and Recognizance
% 4 iidas it in Replevin.
p. Writ Of Replevin.
pa. Bond of Plaintiff in Replesin
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20 ~Replevy Bond in Attachment.
"a nAhdaYit and Bond in Attachment for Rent
~ Attachment Witt for Rent due.
~ unlawful Entry and Defainer, and Warrant
30 Claimants Affidavit for Trial Of TIE Right Of
Property.
81. "lndemnifying Bond
81 abstract of Judgment from Justice Cour,
30. Notice of Protest
81. @Protest
g. @Atfdayit for Distrss Warrant, and Warrant.
30. @yendiioni Exponas
81. Affidavit to Account
N. Return Of Fines and Penalties
address, THE CLARION
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-28

1t is sometimes a difficult matter TO
ventilate bedrooms properly. Opening
window often causes n draught that
may be more injurious than air less
pure. very simple venulator. which
allows free current of air without pro-
ducing draught. may be made by any
one. Have u piece of inch board, four
inches or mere in width, cut TO fit the
window casing Ii should he long
enough to preclude any draught enter
ing on either side Raise the window
aud rest il on the top of the board so
that no air may pass between the sash
and the board. \ free current of air
will then pass between the upper and
lower sash to comfortably ventilate the
room
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-28

A gentleman who knew Col. Thomas
A. Scott intimately tells the Philadel-
phia Erening Ne,cs .that one of Mr..
SCOTS distinguished traits was his abili-
ty to pick out promising young men
and develop them into able lieutenants.
In this way he picked up Frank Thomp-
son, who is now First Vice-President of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
and Charles E. Pugh, its General Mana
ger. Thompson was gentleman's son
who was in the company's shops in Al
toona learning to be a machinist and a
railroader. He has made fine one.
MIR. Pugh was a conductor on the road.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-28
Bright's Disease

is prevented. Ayers sarsaparills also
prevents inflammation OF the kidneys, and
other disorders of these organs. Mrs. JAS.
W. Weld, Forest Hill ST., Jamaica Plain,
Mass, writes: Il have had a complica-
ton of diseases, but my greatest trouble
has been with my kidneys. Four bottles
of Ayers Sarsaparilla made me feel like
a new person; as well and strong as
ever" W. NJ. Mcdonald, 46 Summer ST.,
Boston, Mass. had been troubled for years
with Kidney Complaint. BY the use Of
Ayers Sarsaparilla. he not only
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-28
Laws of Mississippi for Sale.
MAP OF MISSISSIPPI !!

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Aaea - 1880 JACKSON, Miss
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HFDlCA
Be Warned

in time. Kidney diseases may be prevented
by purifying. renewing, and invigorating
the blood with Ayers Sarsaparilla. When,
through debility, the action Of the kidneys
is perverted, these organs rob the blood Of
its needed constituent. albumen, which is
passed off in the urine, while worn out
matter, which they should carry off from
the blood, is allowed to remain. By the
use of Ayers Sarsaparilla, the kidneys
are restored 10 proper action, and Albu-
IninIfIia or
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-04-28
Prevented

the disease from assuming a fatal form,
but was restored to perfect health. John
Mcclellan, cor. Bridge and Third sts.,
lowell, Mass, writes: ''For several years
| suffered from Dyspepsia and Kidney
Complaint, the latter being SO severe at
times that l could scarcely attend to my
work. Ny appetite was poor, and l was
much emaciated; but by using