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QUESTIONING CANDIDATES.

In all the Districts of the North and West
the comrades followed THE NATIONAL
TRIDUNE's advice and interviewed their
Congressman and the candidates for Congress
with regard to their attitude on the recon-
mendations Of the National Pension Com
mittee of the GAR. In the great majority
of instances the answers were all that could
be desired and the result is very encourage
ing, for the proceeding impressed all these
gentlemen with the fact that the soldiers as
mass are earnestly in favor of that legis-
latiOn, and this will bear good fruit during
the coming session. We received a large
number of letters from comrades just before
the election, communicating the results Of
their interviews with Congressman and can
didates, but as few of these were complete
at the time of writing-some having failed
TO see the Republican candidates, others the
Democratic, and others the Labor, Green
back and Prohibition-it would have been
obviously unfair to publish them. THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE was strictly non-parti-
IAN in this as in all things. 1t wanted
active friends of soldiers elected over those
who were hostile OF indifferent, no matter
to what party either belonged, and as a rule
its desires were gratifed.
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A RECEIPT FOR COLD FEIPT

Showing Some OF the Beauties of English OrthOg-
raphy.
IT. C. Dodge in Detroit Free Pressl
For nothing at all we will give a receipt
For pleasantly warming in Winter your feipt
First that the shoes or the boots YOU may wear
Are polished each morning with scrupulous Gear.
This reason Is founded on science, you know,
And WILL it's followed, relieve you of WOW.
Don't purchase a tght-ftting boot or shoe,
But get "a size larger or, better. get toe.
BE sure they are stout ones and perfectly whole,
Made low III the heel, thick and broad in the wsoe.
Then oiIing them, GO without rubbers, which sweat
And make your feet tender to coldness and weat
Some folks wooden stockings prefer. but they
should
Wear socks made of cotton, as those are more good
For feet like your face which in Winter Is bare,
Grow tough when exposed 10 the frost in the are.
No chibains viii itch you give you an ache
IT. when ii is bedtime, iced water you'll taehe
And plunge your feet In it-then rub 'em with
might
Until they grow scarlet and-probably wight.
Now toast 'eni awhile by the CRATE and guess
You'll find this receipt for cold feipt succuess.
NIB.
Some husbands, who think they're as sharp as a
knife
Will warm their cold feet on poor, sleepy kwife.
That's cold blooded murder for which women wise
Can get IA divorce from such marital tise.
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A STRANGER. 1nnoesnt Hlnnasr.


Many amusing mistakes are made by stran-
gers who stop at boarding houses in Albany and
forget the number at which they have engaged
board. In the vicinity Of the Medical Col
lege," telegraph operator said to a Journal re-
porter, are number of houses built exactly
alike. few years ago young lightning
singer came here from Canada and secured q
night position in the Western Union. Flo
wandered up to Eagle street and engaged board
by the week. After dinner he went TO take
survey of the town. returning at O'Clock for
his supper. He had forgotten the number Of
his house, but, looking down at a basement
dining room. he was convinced that he saw the
same waiter who served up hash to him at din
ner He therefore assembled the steps, placed
his hat upon the rack in the ball and descended
the stairs to the dining room, where he seated
himself in q chair at the end of the table
The lady of the house had not been called to
tea, and the servant girls stuck their heads out
of the kitchen door in a manner that appeared
firty to the youthful Kanuc6. But thinking
he was a guest of the family. in somewhat OF q
hurry, they brought out all the delcacies Of
the season. As the would be boarder was leav-
ing the table the mistress approached him and
inquired whether he was guest of her hus-
band. No, ma'am,' replied the operator, Il
am boarding here She insisted that they took
no bOarders and he left, d supper ahead"
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Ereaking IL Gently.

brakes TrdysHsrs' MagaziHc.l
Young fireman (after knocking at door Of
engineers house. nervOuslyl-Are you the wild
i mean. are you
Engineers wife (savasely)-Am 1 whatf
Are you Jim"
"NO, I'm not JIM"
81 mean Mr.. Jim Brannigsn's wife,"
"Well, what i'll am? Haven't you tongue
in your head ?"
"Yes'm-but didn't banker after such an
errand."
"Out with it! Do you think there's no end
to bOdy's patience? Why didn't Jim come
himself?'
"He couldn't, ma'am--that is-but the last
word Jim spoke, ma'am, he says
1.-THE last word Jim spoke 2 upper register
and still ascending.l He's gone and got smashed
and sent fool like you up here to tell me, has
he%
But maam," dropping box wrapped in
paper, then, with great trepidatiOn, picking it
up again.
I'm bet you've got Jim in that cigar box-or
what pieces there is left of him he always said
he'd be brought home in a cigar box some day,
the galoot''
But, ma am"
Don't but me- you goatp'
Desperately Really and truly, it amt
Jim %
Now. don't lie to me Give me the box
lean tell if there's piece of him left as big rs
jack knife"
,Seizing box and tearing it Open)-" Well, if
this amt enough to try the patience of a meet
ing house full of saints Two of Jim's dirty
shirts! Wants 'em washed, I suppose just
like Jim to fool with his wifes feelings this
way-and there 81. 600 insurance on his life If
there's a cent Why didn't you speak out and
not make mess of it
"You didn { give me chance, ma'am, ire
treating) But Jim's last words was as he left
for week off with his chum, Tell the Old
woman says he (still Fetreating) mot to wash
one of them buttons off, or FL"
"Oh, he will, will he?"
IN the impromptu race between an angry
woman armed with a mop and young fireman
armed with fear, the latter came OF winner By
length.
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THURSDAY,

This was the soldier element Of his District.
lie capped long LIST of just complaints
against him by his wantonly boOrish treat
ment Of the National Pension Committee of
the GAR. when it was in Washington, just
before the close Of the session, urging Con-
gress TO do something for the relief of the
disabled veterans of the country. Every
body else, Senators, Representatives and
officials, Democrats and Republicans,
that the Committee approached greeted
it courteously, listened to its presenta-
ton of arguments in behalf of the desery-
ing soldiers of the Nation, and promised 10
help the cause along. Mr.. Morrison was the
sole exception. The facts were presented to
the soldiers Of his District at the time by
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, and afterward
by formal report of the Committee to the
National Encampment. The comrades took
the steps demanded by their own self-respect
and a decent regard for the rights and inter-
ests of their comrades and began an active
opposition 10 the reelection of Mr. Morrison.
This was done so effectively that nearly the
entire soldier vote Of the District was with
drawn from him, and this, with general
diminution of his popularity, insured his
defeat. No one knows better than Mr.. Nor
rison that his downfall was not due to the
Protectionists, but to the soldiers and SOL
diers' friends of his District; but it suits his
purpose much better TO attribute it to the
Protectionists. This gains for him a SYM
nathy which the other will not
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DEFEAT OF MIR. MORRISON.

The country at large was not little aston
ished at the defeat of Nh. Morrison for re-
election 10 Congress.
There was apparently every reason TO ex-
pect his reelection. lie had already been
elected TO the 36th, 43d, 44th, 45th, 10th,
47th, 4sth and 49th Congresses, and at the
last election had received 1928 votes to
1916 for his Republican competitor.
Now this comfortable majority of 2 592 has
been wiped out, and in its place Mr.. Morri-
sons competitor has majority of several
hundred.
In the rage and bitterness of his defeat Mr..
Morrison attributes his downfall 10 the free
use Of money against him by the enemies Of
Free Trade and to the treachery " of men,
beers Of his own party.
just what he means by treacheryn puz-
zles the understanding. This is popularity
believed TO be free country, and above all
that every man is at liberty TO vote for whom
he pleases even though that man does not
happen TO be the nominee of a particular
party. Mr. Morrison evidently falls into a
mistake quite usual among politicians, TO
wit, that he has some form Of chattel mort
gage on the voters Of his District, and that
any preference on their part for another man
is Fat parsimOny," as Mrs. Malapropwou
say.
Undoubtedly the people who believe in
protecting the industries Of the country
against pauper competition did something
TO aid in the overthrow of the man who has
made himself 80 conspicuous by his antago-
nism TO the policy which has made the
country prosperous and will preserve its
prosperity. Telling speeches were made
against Mr.. Morrison by Mr.. John Jarrett
the President OF the Iron Workers Amalga,
mated Association, who went into the Dis
trict for that purpose, but no more money
was spent than was necessary TO defray Mr.
Jaretts expenses.
1T is pure nonsense TO talk about his de-
feat by money, and il is a Islander upon tn,
men who have heretofore given him hii
majority. ii is not pleasant thing to say
of some two or three thousand of his former
supporters that they could be bought away
from him az 81 or so head.
Mr.. Morrison finds il wise TO ignore th,
most powerful adverse influence against him
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PERSONAL.

Corp. James Tanner has been doing some extra
ordinary work for the Republican State Committee
of California during the campaign which has Just
ended lie has made n succession of speeches
which, aside from their oratorcal merit. have de-
manded mental and physical exerton that has
been simply unprecedented. Tanner has gone
through the ordeal magnifcently, and won the
plaudits of everybody by his mastery and forcible
speeches.
A great excitement was created in New York last
week by the shooting of Surveyor III. o. Beattie, of
the Custom house. IL was done by Capt Louis
Bieral. discharged employee. One ball struck Mr.
Beaitie's left hand and the other made bad though
not dangerous wound in the groin. Bieral, who is
% years old, led adventurous life and is a SOL
der with enviable record for bravery. He seems
to have brooded over his discharge from the Gus
courthouse until his reason Is unsettled on that
point. lie betrayed no excitement except when
speaking of the shooting and the causes which led
to 1t. Fastened to the ribbon of his Grand Army
badge is medal of red enamel. shaped as a clover
leaf ribbed with silver and inscribed Capt. Bieral
First California Regiment, rescued the body of COL
Baker, The event commemorated by this medal
occurred at the battle of Balls Bluff Col Baker
was In advance Of his line, subjected to . terrific
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Flirting with the Indian Girls.


The gravel train that left here last week had
a thrilling experience at Indian Town. IL ap-
pears that the gOod-lOOking old and young
fellows on the train have been flirting with the
gay young ladies OF that burg Just the same as
they do with all young ladies that will fiirt
with them. From q succession Of waving of
'kerchiefs, etc, the Indian girls became "smit-
ten," Just like many of their fairer sisters do,
and they wanted talk with the train boys.
But they wouldn't talk. They passed to and
fro daily, but they had no time to talk In
fact, the cast-iron rules of the Central Pacific
prevented such foOlishneSS. However, the
" maidens" were determined that they should
stop and have q friendly talk" and did stop
the train, all orders to the contrary and this is
how they did it: The train went down to SunOl
and came back in few minutes. IL was back
ing and as ii neared the home of the duSky
maidens the conductor saw lot of ties and
lumber piled over the track. The airbrakes
were put ON and the train stopped just in time
To prevent it from being dItched. On each side
of the obstruction the maidens had gathered,
and their ugly faces smiled whom the train
came to a halt
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MUSTERED OUT.

NoRToN.-At his home in Toledo, Nov A. of apo
plexy, Jesse 5. Norton, one of the pioneers of the
Maumee Valley. lie went to Toledo about 40
years ago cabin boy Of a lake vessel and fol-
10 ed that business for some time. Then he be-
came Captain of vessel and subsequently was
contractor in building railroads, and then banker
At the outbreak of the he Organized the 2lst
Ohio and led il into Virginia. His first fight was at
Scarey Creek on the Kanawha River where he
was severely wounded and taken prisoner. After
his release he recognized the regiment for three
years service and commanded it for some time
when q misunderstanding with his division COM
mander brought about his resignation. Since the
war he has resided in Toledo, where he has been a
prominent politician and active business man.
having the respect and confidence of a very large
circle of acquaintance. He was a gallant soldier
and a Jealous patriot.
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RECOLLECTIONS OF GEN. GRANT
BY His S0n---COl. F. D. Grant.

We take pleasure in announcing TO our
readers the early appearance of a series of
articles from the pen OF Col. Fred Grant,
who writes his recollectiOns of the Niclls-
burg Campaign. lie accompanied his father
on that memorable campaign through all its
weary marches, desperate battles and the
long siege which eliminated July 4, 1863.
IL is wonderfully interesting, full of the
adventures Of boy who was thrown into
the midst Of wonderful scenes filled with
untold dangers and novel horrors TO the
mind OF a youth just from the quiet circle
Oi the home fiTeside.
Col. Grant tells many things interesting
and significant for mature readers, while TO
the boys his narrative viii prove thrilling
beyond description here. While the story
IL a plain history of what he saw aud heard
81 his fathers headquarters and on the bat
tleiield and bivOuac, il reads like a romance
more entertaining than anything from the
pen OF Peter Farley or Capt Mayne Reade.
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK.
BY MRS. WILLIAM Z. BRANDT.

By MRS. WILLIAM z. BRANDT.
Farewell. brave. illustrious soldierl
Tho thou liest low tonight
Wrapt in silent, dreamless slumber,
Far from battlefelds and strife,
Circled round thy name forever,
Like the heroes of old story,
Memories fond will Irvine and cling,
True hearts will chant thy glory.
Well born, well bred. of lofty mien,
Magnetic to a full degree;
Magnificent of face and form,
Knight, soldier, lord of chiyalry!
Endowed with all that makes man great,
Exponent of a noble clan,
Rare attributes did blend in thee,
And stamped thee natures nobleman.
When through the lines thou proudly dashed
Midst shot and shell at Williamsburg,
With hat in hand, thy grand head barred,
Men crowned thee - Hancock the Superb"
While from thy lips the grandest shout
Was borne aloft upon the wind.
And :" Forward Forward :" floated back
TO charging comrades far behind.
The years will come. the years will go,
Yet far and near there will be heard,
Like mighty thunders when they roll,
Thy fame on field of Gettysburg;
For there. when brave men paled with fear
And from the ranks would fan have fed,
Thy soul-inspiring courage cheered
Till victory crowned each loyal head.
All never will thy glory fade,
For Gettysburg gave thee a crown,
To last till all of earth shall die
And man shall lay his scepter down;
Not marble bust or costly urn
Columbias sons need raise to thee,
Enough. heroic soul. thy deeds,
Brave champion of her liberty.
When by the stroke of mighty pen
The Union soldier lost his crown.
Twas then that thou didst sheathe thy sword
And stood a hero of renown;
Twas then thou dar'ds to do the right,
Nor from the path of duty sweryed,
But rose a lion in thy might,
lmperious, matches and superb.
No Bayard ever graced the ranks
OF truer soul or stouter heart.
And history's pages neer can boast
OF one who played nobler part;
All praise to win. all blame to bear,
With power to crush and overawe.
Thou bad'st the martial spirit bend
Subservient to the civil law.
IT'S not by pen or words alone
That all thy glory hath been won,
Fame came deserved, q well-earned dover,
For aTduous deeds so grandly done;
Great deeds to live in every heart,
Till deaths dark shadow wells from sight
LIES morning sun. till lips have closed
And softly breathed their last goodnight.
Then, fare thee well, o warrior. rest
Till all the armies of the world
Shall meet on one great camping ground,
Beneath the self-same flag unfurled,
Till East and West, till North and South
Shall each the bugle's call obey,
And one Great Chief alone command
The boys in blue, the boys in gray.
WAsHISGToS, ID. c., Feb. Il, 1856.
. knv 60 IT.
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A Generous FooI
IArkansa,O TrareIler

Conductor of a passenger train on q great
Western railroad one day turned in SIS in cash
The Superintendent sent for him. The Con-
duetor knowing that he was going to be compli-
mented proudly walked into the Superintend-
ent's room. The great railroad man looked
searchingly at the Conductor and said:
Turned in SO, Ell ~
"Yes, sir"
do you know what the average cash turn
in is2"
mo, sir"
six dollars and quarter" said the Super
intendent; then, after few moments refec-
tion he added You are good man and am
sorry that do not want you any more. You'll
have to 20. If keep you, 40 other Cond uctors
will quit. You made mistake. You should
have only turned in $6.25. Good day"
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HIS PRINCIPLES.

Comrade Edward A. Dudley, whose zeal
in the service of the GAR has more than
once been praised by THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE, wrote letter to the Brooklyn Eagle
just before the election, in which he defined
his platform with the greatest cIearness.
He said:
To The Editor Of ,e Brooklyn Eagle:
Tomorrow is election day. What Is my duty?
This is question have asked myself for the past
week. Al last j have made up my mind TO stand
by my comrade candidates, irrespective of party,
and while some OF them have an uphill Job before
them and may be defeated, will have that con-
ISOLATION left for me that 1 have done my duty to-
ward them While am Republican and always
have been, have yet failed 10 support a
veteran IL nominated by either party IL worthy and
fitted for the position. The third Congressional
District has placed ina nomination on the Demo
cratic side Mr.. James ID. Bell. gentleman well
fitted to represent them, and while should he
pleased 10 cast my vote for his opponent Mr.. White
have been acquainted with him for years and have
ever found in him that which all the old vets are
looking for now in their old age-that sympathy
and help that is 20 much needed-And he is a man
able and willing TO protect these interests If elected
The following are the names of veterans who are
running for office: Third District Mr. Bell: Fourth
District, Mr. 0'Connor; District Attorney Benz T.
Tracy; City Auditor, T. Il. Rutan; Coroner, First
District. DIR. Menninger. / trust all veterans may
follow my example Il. A. DUBEY.
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THE NATIONAL PENSION co.

THE NATIONAL PENSION COMMITTEE.
The Commander-in-Ch Chief has done grace
full as well as a wise thing in reappointing
the National Pension Committee as a body.
1t was graceful thing because it is a we'll
deserved compliment to the splendid and
unselfish service which the comrades have
rendered the Order and the soldiers widows
and orphans. 1t was wise thing because
five ADLER men than Comrades Merrill, Wag-
ner, Tanner, Linehan and Kountz cannot be
found in the Order. and they have had an
experience in the work that will render their
services Of the highest value during the
coming session of Congress. The wise
counsels of these gentlemen have gained for
the soldiers what seemed at some times
almost hopeless of securing, and they are
just the guides and counselors that We need
for the campaign we are about to open.
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Another Contributor.
GEN. w. w. BELKNAP.

We take pleasure in announcing another
addition to orr brilliant galaxy of contribu-
tors. Gen. w. w. Belknap, formerly Colonel
of the 18th Iowa, later commander of the
Third Brigade, Fourth Division, Seventeenth
Corps, and Secretary Of War under President
Grant, has consented to make a contribution
10 the columns of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
His subject viii be some episode in the his,
tory of the Army of the Tennessee, with
which he served from Donelson TO Wash
ingtOn.
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IT Is TO be hoped that the holding of the
National Prison Congress in Atlanta will
have good effect upon the abominable peni-
tertiary system of Georgia. The prison
camps of that State perpetuate Anderson
vile, the greed of the contractors to make
as much as possible out Of their human
chattels being as cruel as the partizan malig-
nifty which made the military prison-pens
in that State an eternal monument of wan
ton mercilessness.
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