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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-06-28

remains Of a Union Naval Engineer tDceverl,
which was properly attended 10 while the com
mtiec OF Confederates were arranging their lot
for Memorial services which took place on June g.
tional Cemetery, where 800 soldiers graves were
covered with flowers and the services of the two
Orders were interviewer as tOadd TO the soemnity
and pleasure of the OCCASION the ladies closing with
that feeling duty OF erecting a pyramid TO the
unknown dead and placing in the shadow Of the
soldiers monument large scroll Of immoFteles
as q tribute to the memory OF the soldiers true
friend, Gen John A. Logan, while the comrades
were strewing the graves to the taps OF muflied
drum.
The choir on the occasion was composed of 65
male volunteers, led by Comrade George +. Vince
Ter, Of Custer Post. Too much credit cannot be
given our cslcemed Department President. Mrs,
Mary T. Wright as also the Department Chaplain,
Mrs Jennie Ross, and to Miss Carrie Wartield for
the very impressive and successful manner in
which their duties were perfOTmed.-Juiia a.
Birch, Corresponding Secretary, Department OF
Maryland.
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Mrs Ella Powell, Department President OF Kan
sas, is to be congratulated in the appointment of
Mrs Emma b. Alrich, one Of the staneh women
editors of Kansas. Department Corresponding
Secretary Mrs Alrch Is one of the National
charter members, W re, and one of the strong
workers in the great soldier State, which she has
served in several responsible offices. She IS the
ASSOCIATE of her veteran husband in the Cawer City
Record
Past Department Commander George s. Evans,
that genial and devoted friend OF the w Re- de-
livered the Memorial address before Col. Allen
Post, 10, Gloucester, Mass. when choice program
was carried out.
Fred Hanrord Camp s. of V. knights of Pythias,
Odd Fellows and $50 school children assisted
Jacob Banker Post No. 20 in observing Memorial
Day with BETTING ceremonies. As there were
several country burial grounds to remember, June
was also conseerated TO the sacred services Five
of the Corps, in blue uniforms decorated the mOnu
ment 10 the unknown dead Memorial Day, in
presence OF assembled multitudes. Mary Clark,
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OHIO.
PENNSYLVANIA.

The survivors Of the 9th Pa. Cav. held thG
10Th annual Reunion at Altoona June IT, T.
election of officers resulted as follows: Pre-
dent, Mai r NJ. Russell, Hanover, Pa; FIJI
V.-P., d. E. Beighel, Altoona; Second V.-P.,
D. lands, CoatsviIle; Third F.-P.. J. K. LOns
necker, MiddletoWn; Sec, A. T. Shenck, La
caster; Treas, B. F. Isenberg, HuntingdC
After adopting a number of resolutions
meeting adjourned until evening" when a rOJ
ing Campfire was held. The next Reuni
will be held at Williams Grove.
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Oflicers q Abram Allen Post No. 81 CanisteoI
Commander, Herman Z. Buck; s. V. c., VIM. II
Manhart; J. V. c., George X. Corbct; O. NJ, Eliza
O. D., Amos l.. Whealer o. G.. Lafayette Preston
O. VI. 8, y. ID. King; 5. NJ, T. Snifin; Adjt g.
u. Lame. The comrades Of this Post have peti-
toned Congress TO pass the per-diem pension bill
Richard Hunter Post No. G22 was mustered in
ct Woodbury. Falls recently, and the following Off
GERS installed: Commander, James 7. Lent; $. v
c. Wm Van Gordon; J.V. C., L. s. Pitney; Chap.
VIM. Tanner; o. D., p. II. Mitchell; q. NJ jaime,
T. Florence; o. G., Chas. 4. Beanisi Surg, JAcoi
Fitzgerald; Adjt, w. II. Conkiin; ]. s. g., Pat
ricl, Buclzly; o. s. c., Orville ID. Conklin. The
Post viii number about IS when all are mustered
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-06
O FRIDAY JUNE, 8, 1888.
Death of Capt. Cook.

But nothing was decided upon when
the warning was given that boats were
coming from the floating island, and
the chiefs, warriors. and common peo-
pie crowded to the usual landing place.
As the boats drew near il was whisper
ed from one to another that the great
Lono himself Capt. Cook was in the
leading boat, and SO great was the VEN
Grafton in which they held him that the
common people drew back. and but few
of the higher chiefs with their attend
ants remained near to greet the great
navigator.
As soon as she had landed. however.
these gathered about him. and through
mn interpreter the two parties began an
animated discussion over some points
of d ference. From being animated
The natives became excited as one of
the number recounted how the white
strangers had cut down and carried off,
FOR trewood. the sacred idols surround
ing their paa, or house of gods. and how
they-the king, the chiefs. and the peo-
Pile had been oppressed by the de-
mands of those whom they had delight
ed in honoring. until their voluntary
offerings had come to be looked upon as
tributes they owed, and had been paid
by insults and even blows.
As their complaints grew more vic.
lent the excited natives crowded closer
10 the strangers and arms began to DO
brand she'd Then-no one knew tat
bow it happened-the captain was seen
10 push back violently one or two Of
tiose nearest him. There was a rush,
4 warning cry from the officers. a yell
tom the sayages, and as the captain
turned to give an order, one OF them
plunged II long knife into his back. He
fell, and as he fell he groaned. At once
wild cry went up from the natvooi
ale : wounded; he is not immortal!
He groanS; he is not Lono." And th>n,
i'm Sp te of the fire from the dreaded
muskcts Of the marines. they surround
ed the fallen man and quickly dis
patched h IN. -OUerldnd Month y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-06
POINTS OF HUMOR.

Bank examiners-buglars. During
ton Free Press.
II thirty-two is the freezing point
what is the squeezing point3 Two in
the shade. -Puct.
If a young man feels that his life is a
blank, he should try to fill it out and
have it sworn. to- -Erchange.
Ada had ten offers of marriage
last week" Ella-"How monotonous
and pers istent of Jack!" It'd Bits.
If law-breakers were choosers mag
isirates would be men of few words and
short sentences. Detroit Free Press.
Fortunately for the self-csteem of the
rest of mankind. doctors are not half as
wise as they look. Indianapolis Jour.
nal.
The Judges are nearly as we'll paid
rs the base ball players, but the game
is not nearly so interesting. - Toronto
NewS.
A Western man has named his racing
horse Bad Egg. He has discovered
that bad egg can not be beaten. -
YoHkers Statesman.
A Buffalo coal dealer is SUI ne milk
man for watering his milk. II this
isn't check then there is no such thing.
Detroit Free Press.
The more VIC read about food adult
Grafton the more respect we have for
our old boyine friend Nebuchadnezzar.
San Francisco Alta
Alberto "Do you love me darling?"
Claribel-"Have l not had all the
chairs taken from the room except
this?"-Detrou Free Press.
The man who backs up another man
effec,ually in an argument with his
wiie's mother has it in his power 10
borrow money. - SomerUiiie journal.
That was bright youngster who.
hearing his mother remark that she
was fond of music. exclaimed, Then
why don't you buy me drumP"
-0iocktng Bird.
"You have studied the Russian Ian
guage?" NO. but l think can I'M
dersiand it. IF you haven't studied
it on certainly can not understand
1t" Il believe 1 can though"
What makes you think SOP" 81 am
constantly reading letters which are
written by typewriter operators. -
Troy Times.
Bobby" cautioned his mother.
'';he Bishop is to dine with us to-day.
and you must be very quiet at the ta-
bic. 1 want him to think that you are
good little boy" Very much i'm
pressed. Bobby ate his dinner in sill
ence, until his plate needed replenish-
ing. PA" he d. devoutly, will
you give me some more string beans.
for of such Is the kingdom of heavenP"
EpocL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-06
An Average VINEYARD.

Webster Treat of the Oak Shade
orchard. cultivates about fifty acres OF
Muscatel raisin grapes. The vines are
now about ten years old. in 1886 his
vineyard yielded 10000 pounds of
crude raisns. This last year he packed
40. coo pounds from the same vines.
He packed his entire 1887 crop loose.
and realized about 81. 40 per box there
for. Mr.. Treat estimates that the cost
Of cultivating mature raisin vlne-
yard. per acre, including picking, cur
ing, packing and marketing his crop,
at about 80. OF course. this est ma to
is subject to contingencies, but is as
close to the fact as a general statement
may be. Basing calculation upon
this statement then. we arrive at the
conclusion that Mr.. Treat charges up
about $500 expenses against his vine
yard per year. Taking the two last
years together the total yield was no.
900 pounds. or $500 boxes. Surprising
he averaged Sl.40 per box. the gross
returns for the two years from this
iifty-acre vineyard were S770O. De-
Quoting $1,000 for expenses for two
years and there remains $1,000 net
profit. an average net profit of SO $50
per year, or S67 clear gan per acre
These are not boom figures concoctcd
for the purpose Of deceiving tn e credu-
lous tenderfoot. We believe t his rep
resentation is fair and homes show
ing of what there is in FIR nit cul ture in
and around Dav isvile. When it comes
down to sober fact, no local. ty in the
State can justly boast OF better aver
age. Ofcourse we could cite in stances
of as high as 500 to $3.50 clear profit
per acre from fruit culture arc ind Da-
yisville. but it is not necessary o dilate
on these instances to prove the apaci-
ty and adaptabiity Of our soil TO fruit
culture. IL true that n ma fure fifty
acre Davisvile vineyard can be run
Tor $500 per year. and that the gross
proceeds therefrom will approximate
So, $780, leaving n net profit OF % $50
that ought satisfy mvbody who does
not want the earth, with n barbed-
wire fence around it -DIvi5oiite al
S'g1a-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-06
The Oldest Living Mason.

Col. Edward Sumner, of San Fran.
cisco. is visiting his daughter. Mrs.
Ada (. Taylor, on Locust street Col.
Sumner is the oldest Free Mason known
to be living in the world. He has been
Mason for seventy-one years. He
was born in 1896 A remarkable fact
is that he can read without the aid of
glasses. In the war of 1912 he was n
member of transportation company
III New York which was engaged in
transporting munitions and troops. He
came TO California in 1850. but return
ed To Wisconsin few years later. He
served in the Wisconsin Legislature
during 1890. In 1868 he once more
came To California. where he has since
remained. Col. Sumner who is n dc.
scendent Of the Summers who came tn
America in the May flower.-Santa
CTuz (Cdl. Sentinel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-07-06
AN HISTORICAL ANIMAL.

How the Emperor of Germany Dee
cidod an American Case started by
Pig.
Between two groups OF islands In the
extreme northwestern part of Washing
ton territory ran two narrow straits
one called the Canal de Haro and the
other the Rosario strait Between the
two Is San Juan islands. 1t commands
both water ways, and hence it would
be OF great value to either country
that owned il in case two nations
should ever quarrel. The text of the
agreement between Great Britain and
this country reads that the boundary
should be 'the middle OF the channel"
without saying which channel. A man
named Hubbs. who was pasturing
sheep on the southern end of the island
OF San Juan. had for ne ghbor on the
north end a man named Griflit hs. This
CIR fliths was employed to raise p gs for
the Hudson Bay company.
The pigs overran the island and
caused Mr.. Hubs great deal of trou-
BILE; so one day, in moment of anger.
he warned his neighbor Grifliths that if
another pig came upon his land he
would kill it. The very next day apig
did trespass there.
Mr. Hubbs kept his word and killed
the pig.
Grifliths was then as angry as Hubs
had been, and immed lately sailed over
to Victoria-the busy little city on
Vancouver island, where the officers of
the government the soldiers, and the
ships of war had their headquarters
and obtained warrant. or an order
issued by court of law, for Hubs
arrest. A constable went TO arrest
Hubs and to take him TO Victoria for
trial upon the charge of killing the
pig. But Hubs refused to 60 with
him. He said he was an American
citizen. and that therefore an English
warrant was nothing to him. The con-
stable departed, and Hubs well know
Ing the officer would come back and
force him TO go to Victoria, sent over
o Fort Townsend in Washington ter
rtory, for protection.
A company of soldiers was sent him,
and the English did not modest him.
For five years that little island was
occup ed by settlers of two mighty ma
TONS Each camp displayed the flag
of its country on a high staff over the
tent-the star and the stripes fluttering
over the pastures at one end and the
red banner of Great Britain among the
hills at the other. only few miles
away. On either shore the people were
greatly excited, and many on both
sides favored war; and perhaps if it
had not been about the time OF the
actual war between the states in 1861
there would have been war over that
pig dispute.
Our government wished the middle
Of the Canal de Haro TO be the border
line, because we claimed that it was
the true ship channel, but to this the
British had never been willing to
agree. since that boundary would give
San Juan to our country. and with
that island went the control Of the
gateway to the Engl sh possessions
Finally. the papers on both sides were
prepared by the respective govern
ments and submitted to the emperor of
Germany, who decided in favor of the
United States. And thus it happens
that the greatest OF European rulers
not long ago passed Judgment in a
quarrel that began over a pig that was
only trying to get something to eat -
81. Nicholas.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-21

Ne iim In the south has ever met with
motc succcss than Mcssr. johnson a
Vance, the worthy and popular dealers In
Tine clothing and gents furnishing goods
under the Peabody hotel. Why have thcy
prospercd' first, because they always
keep the best goods aud sell them at the
lowest possible prices, quality considered.
second, they are known 10 he honorable
aud high toned gentlemen. and their rcp-
ulation has become national. Third. they
employ none hut experienced aud polite
clerks, Who are individually iayoritcs by
all "ho know them. Fourth, all goods are
guaranteed ~ represented. aud this fact Il
well known, therefore they DO an i'm.
mcnsc business with al sections of the
country Call aud bee them aud get ihc
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-21
NEW LIMITED EXPRESS
For Louisville.


Tho Newport News 4 Mississippi Valley
company Will make radical change In M
schedule Thurlay. October -, inaugural.
ing n Limited expires" which will leave
Memphis At 8 O'Clock pm, and reach
Louisville Z o'clock next morning Re.
turning. will leave Louisville 7.45 pm.
and reach Memphis q ~ next morning.
This schedule affords Memphis peoplc
an opportunity 10 spend day in Louis.
vile with loss Of but one DAY out of
Memphis.
The train leaving Memphis At . O'Clock
?. m. daily arrives nj Cincinnati ut L. ~
o'clock noon, indianapolis, li.lO O'Clock
am, and Chicago at q O'Clock T.. m. I'm.
mediate connection h made at Louisville
with the Chesapeake 4 Ohio Tor Rich.
mond, Old Point Comfort aud the east
The D o'clock u. m. train, by connection at
FULTON, also gives quick night train 10
- LOUIS. Pullman buffet sleeping can.
willie
The morning train will leave Memphis
900 O'Clock tot laducah, with direct
connection nj Fulton Tor Cairo, 81. Louis
and thicagp, giving tie only day tr,in
nom Memphis 10 81 Louis
Iiiy ticket Office under Peabody hotel.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-21
WHERE BUSINESS MrN ARE MADE.
Memorable Day at Leddin's superb
Business College.

A Memorable Day at Leddiu's Superb
Business College.
Last Friday, by special invitation, par
ticipatcd N a very pleasant little affair at
the rooms Of Leddin's business college,
now owned aud presided over By Prof. W.
r. Watson. Il was the occasion Of the
graduation Of four ,thyrouslIy trained
pupils from lis school, which Is one OF the
oldest in the south, having been in sue
ccssiu operation in this city ior nearly
twenty-five years. There were present
several prominent gentlemen oi the city,
who seemed 10 have m interest in the
progress and success oil this institution, and
who took part in the exercises. They
were carried on in the cheerful aud com
modlous rooms OF the college on the cor
ncr oil Main and Jefferson, q location well
known 10 the citizens oi Memphis and in
the presence OF his entire body of
students, numbering about fifty, Of
whom ten or more were Young
women, ranging In age--tha males We
mean from sixteen 10 thrty-fyc: the
others were none Of them over eighteen.
They seemed very attentive 10 the excr-
cises aud to be under the most thorough
and perfect training and discipline. The
exercises were opened by few practical
remarks from ono OF the invited GENTLE
men. Then elegantly engraved Diplomas
were presented by one II the guests, 80
lccled by Prof. Watson, 90 the following
graduates. each Of whom had already
procured a situation: Miss Rose Menasco,
Of Egypt, Miss, who has accepted a posi-.
ton rs book.kcepcr in q general store at
Loves Station, Miss. (rathcr a suggestive
place for a young woman 10 begin her
business carcer); Zen W. More, Of Milan,
Tenn, who has accepted position in
bank ut Mckenzie; X. j. Person, IT,, of
Memphis, who Is Offered a position as
book-kccper. and prcntiss Price, Of OK
ford, Miss, who will be- assistant book
keeper In the office Of the Singer Sewing
Machine company, Of this city. A few
briei and appropriate remarks and words
OF advice accompanied the presentation Of
each diploma. Prof. Watson, In speech
OF some little length, gave words Of cheer
and sound business advice 10 the gradu.
atcs, warning them how TO avoid tie nit
falls and snarc- that cntangle the Young
aud uniricd business man, telling them
that they were Just at the beginning of
their study aud learning. and rot al i,s
close. That the progress and success In
business life depended very largely on
themselves; that they would receive, a. a
rule. IN this world Just what they were
actually worth, and not what they imag.
incd they wcrc worth. and closed with
few words Of encouragement 10 the ~.
naming students Tho whole tone Of the
exercises aud the general surrounding
were such as 10 most iayombly hnprr..
tho visitors. These graduations take place
from time 10 time NJ students arr prepared
therefor, aud thoroughly prepared.
kAIAkAuA
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o. i.a,isne. arr Main street,

II the headquarters for French millinery
aud hair goods. We invite legitimate
composition, let Il como from any way on
the globe. We never suilcr by compari.
son. Tha, IA the way We grow. Twenty.
six ycan ago We started In business right
here In Memphis with capital Of So.
Today We own the building we do bust.
ncS In. loud.mouihc,l, iaf fetched. bonn.
bastic announcements by would.bo rivals
are only boomcmngs. The public u not
~ easily gullcd. We excel Ia immonsity
OF stock, superior values, variety Of goods
aud French STYLES,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-21
CARD FROM MR.. M. w. sApLER.
He Makes a Statement to Prevent Snap
Judgment Being Taken.


Judgment Being Taken.
To the Editor Of The Appeal
In view of the fact that the grand jury
has found an indictment against me foI
embezzng money from the Tracy Print
ing company, would like to make a short
statement in order TO prevent snap judg
ment being taken in the case before Its
merits have been tested in the criminal
court.
March 10 last I was elected secretary
and treasurer Of the Tracy Printing COM
pany. In the bylaws of that corporation
the following clause occurs
"The secretary and treasurer shall give
bond in the sum OF 5000, and shall man
age all the financial affairs I'd the corpora
ton"
After giving the required bond and as
Stunning the duties OF the office ! mad0 q
rigid examination Of the books, and found
thai the account of Peter Tracy, the man
agor. showed that he was i'm the habit OF
largely ovcrdraWing it, In order 10 thor
oughly convince myself Of the propricty OF
such action on his part, upon consulting
the bylaws ! found this paragraphs
"Thc manager shall have the right 90
say who shall have credit Oh the books of
the corporation
This placed me in a dilemma; but, after
thinking the matter over, concluded,
from the letter Of the hy-las, that Man
agcr Tracy had perfect right TO over.
draw his account. At the time of the UNI
fortunate personal ronyouutcr between
Manager Tracy and myself my cash ne
count was Sll3 short AS an offset 10 this,
the check book showed thlI | had paid.
by check Of the Tracy Printing company,
for Manager Tracy, $3.50 at the German
bank, in taking mp q note for that
amount drawn by Peter Tracy, Endorsed
by Gen. H. +. Patterson, discounted hy
Judge J. W. Clapp and placed in the
German bank for collection. For this
amount had no credit ON the cash book.
This was not the first note had taken up
for Manager Tracy While | hold BUSH
ness relations with him he was IN the
habit OF keeping ailoat about 81 600 worth
ol notes drawn hy him and Endorsed by
prominent and wealthy citizens, which
notes, On accordance with the construction
placed upon the clause above quoted
defining the managers financial privilege,
/ almost invariably paid. The apparent
shortage in my books and the
cause OF iis existence may
be- briefly summarized. Upon the cpsu-
ton OF my relations with the company !
requested that | should bc allowed 10 post
my books, make the proper entries for
which | had, aud still have, vouchers and
strike u trial balance. The request the
board OF directors refused, suusequen,
demand was ignored.
] merely write this In order. as said
above. "a prevent any snap Judgment bee
ing taken. Upon the trial ut my ease
will produce the vouchers. consisting
largely OF notes drawn los Peter Tracy,
paid partly with Tracy Printing company
checks aud partly with money !, ~ srcrc.
taiy and treasurer 1T the company, Dor.
rDNcd to relieve him irum deep cmUarris-.
monL As iq the final result IT NV rH.c
have no fears. VI. ". SApLrR.
Memphis, Tenn, October 20, 1855.
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tLEcrI1n aupERvIsoRs.
Notice Served Upon Those Who Are l
torastcd 10 send Ia LIsta.

Notice Served Upon Those Who Are In.
torestod TO So1d In Lists.
Petitions have been filed ilr the appoint
meut Of Federal election supervisors IN
the counties Of faycttc, Haywood aud
Shelby, for the coming congressional cleo.
;ions 10 bc held ON the 9Th proximo, and
N's court HAS made an order ior the clerk
and chid supervisor, Fruuc,s Fcu,rc.a
Who resides NJ Boliycr, io notify the clndi.
dates Tor tougrcsH for both parties. ~ well
NJ the chlirmrn 1T their reucc.ivc con.
grcssional executive committees of the
Hing Of such petitions, and that the chief
supervisor will nc amy time now ncriyc
nom them respectively such applications
ior the appointment OF supervisors in
those counties ~ they may choose To
make, aud requesting them To each send
IN list nominating Tor his own side suci,
suitable pcr-ons ~ they would wish 10
have appointed at each polling place
where 10y law supervisors are 60 bc ap-
pointed.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-21

Several ladies aud gentlemen wcrc In the
city yesterday and spent the evening In
examining he beautiful displays Of iurni-
turc ~ made by the various houses. The
last place visited was the old aud reliable
house Of Mitchell X Bryson, at 31S Main
street. and every eye was sparkling with
delight when the now designs IN furniture
were reached. Nearly an hour was spent
In viewing the largest stoCk Of line fnrni.
turc, carpets, rugs, etc, ever brought 10
Memphis. Every visitor who visits the
city should call and inspect this beautiful
stock Of furniture, etc.