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Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25
He Never Gets Cheated.

An old Quaker and his wife from Ohio
were on their way to Petoskey and went to
the ticket Office to obtain tourists tickets.
Agent Almquist presented the necessary
contract to be signed to secure the reduced
rate. After asking his wiie's advice in the
matter the Quaker resolved to sign nothing
so he paid s10.2 25 each for two regular tickets
instead of s7.65. He thought the contract
business was scheme to perpetrate fraud
on him.
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25
Crox,sr Out of Politics, Hs: Hal

To the Editor OF the TELEGRAx-HERALD:
Yesterday you stated that will accept
the Prohibition nomination for Congress in
this district" You may please correct by
saying that am not candidate, and under
no circumstances would ! accept the nomi-
nation for Congress or any other position
whatever. | propose confining myself
strictly to business, and am out of politics.
except. perhaps, the contribution Of a few
speeches during the campaign to the party
to which l have the honor to belong.
A. OWEN CRoZIER.
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25

Co. festt-R7 Jo-s. old fello-. hut IN
glad - see you I'm lead broke. and
thoozht ron would lend ne tennsr for
day oT two
Van sp~>kplsne--w Wen. ye<. ! vonld.
but cant afford it
Ven Beatt-Do vru mean - irsinEsts
thsf yon think eonlint return ~
Van Sp~zkplsns- ret a. al Ton
ccald. but yo1 wolldn t.-Phil sdelphia
Cal
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25

The entsrtaspment given Al the above
Amusement Hkort IL first-clsss TIE proof OF
which Is guaranteed by the large audiences
which have coogrsgatsd Al each perform
snce. grand matinee will De given this
afternoon a. o'clock. at which time the
entire programme viii be presentsi. To-
hight 10 positively the last appearance of
this monster congress Of novelty stars. and
a. lovers 0fs good vaudeville sntertaiu-
msnt should visit The above amusement re-
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25

Scribner's Magazine Is constantly improv
ing. The September number contains ar
ticies on a wide range of popular subjects
by the Hon. Hugh McCulloch, ex Secretary
of the Treasury; General Horace Porter.
w. II. Mallock, author of rs Life Worth
Living7" II. G. Bunner. author of The
Midge;" Robert Louis Stevenson, Will II.
Low, Henry James. Thomas Wentwor tn
Hjgginson, and other writers of distinction
in prose and verse. This number is en-
riched with more than one hundred illus
trnfi0na
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25
Too Drunk TO Know.

z. D. Rathbun. travelling man, went TO
Police Headquarters "Wednesday night, and
claimed that he gave Fred Daily his watch
and that he had not seen either of the
money or watch since. An investigation
proves that Rathbun was so drunk that he
don't know what became of his watch and
money. and was around Daily's place yes
tsrday as though nothing had happened.
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25
Took FiksT PkIzr

The State Board Of Phsrmecy recently
snslyIed twelve OF the most popular meii.
cines IN order 10 zee whslber tbsy we're
what they were recommended 70 be. After
two weeks OF careful work. they awarded
the frs. prize gold medal. TO Hessrs. A.
y. Ordwsy s. Co, proprietors Of sulphur
Biitsrs. IT beine IN their opinion toe best
and only strictly pure blood purifying
medicine in the rusrget.-W eekly Chemist.
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25
That Allsgau Explosion.

G. A. Norris returned from Allegsn last
evening. Mr.. Norris was sn eyewitness
to the explosion in Allegan Thursday after
noon. and brought back q small bundle of
pieces of clothing that were blown off the
men. Mr.. Norris says that the explosion
was terrific and shook the ground like an
earthquake. Nothing new can be added to
the report published yesterday morning.
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25

The Rspublicsns Of tae siKih vsri held
= big nesting lsst svsaiax. Psal hsTis vss
chosen Chairman and Harmon Cowsa Sec
rsssrT. Thomas Walsh al. few appro-
pirate remarks. and 8 Wssssiiu. mad. q
spIsniid speeca- Eighty members were
added 20 the club. and ths Six xth Ward Cab
will 5000 b- one o. tse lsrxsst ia the city.
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25

A To1nx IsSv fr1-n one # - ID ts~rs
-ent ont - row vi4h Eer casssn ~ to
AXE The ofbsT niesf fczrlsc bsck BE
asked her II ske vo8l6 ike 70 see k7w
oars-e- fesfheT tse5r oarS Sc sNil she
v0uid. swfali7. bat ske dient So vhsrs
he -ss gasn9 - zst ne feathers Bar
Eagts1 ss>~ Press
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25

The Hill tree planters wish TO contract
for 5 90 two-inch hard and soft maple,
1000 four-inch maple or elm, and 300 six
inch maple or elm. half 10 be planted this
Fall and the other halt next Spring. The
first meeting will be held in September At
the residence OF II. NJ. Reynolds. 1t is
proposed TO extend the good work ell over
The city
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25

Miss Bslle Thounssen. lslas QUlulGn.
Lizzie Quinisn. Frances Qainisu, Nellie
R.saen. Della Eisdsn. Maggie Clark. Nrs.
L. Lsunisfs and dsughlnr Iva. ksssrs. Bert
LsunisFs. Oscar Cusick. kolsBc Clark
Chss. Qoinlsn, Barry kelehe1, Arthur
stowe. Josspa fOposky aud Lon AsGnsers
have returned from q camping s0jouTD al
Pine Lake, Allss2n county.
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25

Hhl.s hunnng toE nsss Yesterday eitl-
zsa 40 - TuEskAs HKKkLp rspaEtsr
Il dast hks te SO ia nsvspspsrs sss -
much ABOUT wemsn snc espy cths.
4 IA thai u snyoas 70 ezutise 10 tes
- ekole slaswsLE Il u . mothsf sitE hef
esbs eat beoxuss . wosnsH has lltsis
sxey - stsels - Il % Ro age lkst si&s
skoals slwsss stsy a. acme. bal "a tie
oostrsEs. sss should set "a much ffes2 al
ss posxi ele and nos tsss bsck sirsss "a esr.
s1DPiF - save the snlns ~ iss easnhs
let thsm eoUas sown % he nsin streets
With their ssbl~s II thss wsag too. tAey
have he nFst Tisst . tts siae~sk. We
we're a. osbies ouoe. sna ~hsn ! nesr q
man ticking on esey cab, ! ghlRk that BE
las net o0lgrowD sls bsty n0tsoDs sei.
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25

Az SIS yesterday afternoon tbs bids for
"a. -ster works losa of sls90o0 recently
voted 80 ne people. we're oesned. There
YER. Twelve bidders and ths bosds rsr.
soid - r I. nsy q Co. of Rostou. Mass.
fer par ssd . prsmium II II $4,000 psE
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25

The FIRE alarm from bor SO at : O'Clock
yesterday morning was caused by slight
b'az. in Andrew Dunnsvorth's house at 81
First-st Some bed clothing caught fire,
but was extinguished before the arrival OF
the department..
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25
EvFRYrHiNs on RAKrs

At 81 Csnsi-st-. new and second hand goods
bought aud sold, carpets. tee pin oslls, car
peDtsr's tools cook stoves. and everything
o. Csnal-sI.
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25

Nsw MILilsrsY AT kKNnAIIs
Fall sty lss new READY. lsTsest stock, low
sst prloes Ia the oity-wboiessie and retail.
J.G KKspALL A Co, IS NosToe-st.
Telegram-herald., 1888-08-25
Fair and SLIGHTLY Warmer.

WasHrNsroS. Aug. 25.-For Michigan
Fair; slightly warmer weather: winds gen
ersily south westerly increasing in force
The National tribune., 1888-02-16
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON. D. C., FEBRUARY 16, 1888.
ARTICLES FORTHCOMING.

MATAG0RDA BAY-TRe Thirteenth Corps
ia Tegas a. 1903. b. z. B. LgikiR, Co. I,
13A he, HeEd, lie
N THE FALLEK.-Ths Shenandoah Cam
gaiga Of 1862. By Gen. Henry Capehart,
Fargo. Oak
on 10 RICHNOND.-A Graphic Narrative
of Capture and Captivity. By George B.
CRAWFORD, Co. @, 1st ". "a, WelsBaTg, ". ia.
H4WKIgSS zOUA FES-7Ee First Bqyo-
nj Charge By J. II. z. Whitney, Sergeant,
co. B. 9tb n T., Nes0 York Ctg.
PORT HUDSOK-A Spirited account Of
this Important Siege and Battle By FiIber
T. H'e5Ber. Lompasas, Ter
PICK AND SHOVEL Campaigning avith
the Eagiaeers, By Walter u. Parcels, Co.
D, sou n I. Eng, Lesgist0a, Pa
C4HaBA PRIS0K.-LJe and Death in fHis
Place Of Confinement. BIZ G. J. Treaaman.
LEETsBURG.-C Campaigning and Fighting
81 Fest Tirgisia. By Join Z. Booth, Ser
geanf, Co. @, Ssh Ohio, HastlreH, o.
DURAET7S 8ILL-A part Of the Perch
Tree Creek series Of battles IN tie atlanta
eampaign. By Joha Aggoe, Bdjutant 10tb
8IfcH.
The National tribune., 1888-02-16
PERSONAL.

Last week the body of AehnIe Bureau, The noted
bronze founder was laid 70 restin Philadep hia b.
the comrades Of Post No. ia Comrade Bureau
Was born IN France IS years ago, but imnixrsted
10 this country az the age Of 10 He served through
the war in the 18th Pa and at it, close became
member Of the firm Of Bureau Bros. & Heaton,
bronze founders. lie leaves widow. four sons
and daughter.
The friends Of Gen. Nelson A. Miles Indignantly
deny that there is being petition circulated sor is
appointment as Major General in case Of Gen. Terry
being put the retired list. should Gen. Tesry's
ilthealth compel bis retirement the vacant Major
GeneraIey VIII undoubtedly 60 to either Gen.
Miles or Gen. Crook but the circulation Of q petit
ton in the interest Of the former Is regarded as
uomiii;aFy, and is therefore Fepudiated.
" Dick " Abrams. who became celebrated on 40
count Of Gov. Perkins, success ia saving him from
being shot died last week at his bone ia 8It Holly,
Nj. Abrams belonged tOa patriotic family al ne
male members Of which enlisted. His mother be-
coming seriously III, he tried to get leave q ab-
senee to goto her bedside This falling be deserted
for the purpose bat was apprehended tiled by
courtmartial and sentenced to be shot His mother
appealed to Gov, Joel Parker who Immediately
set out for Washington and iuterccded with Presi-
dent Lincoln with such effect that Abrams was
saved, and afterwards did good service In The army
That superb Old cavalry leader, Gen. D. Mem
Gregg, spends his diguiled leisure in the quiet liz
tie town Of Recalling, Pa; the only break ia his
daily routine being when he yields to the earnest
request Of some society to make an address on an
incident Of tae war in which he participated.
Gen. VIM T. sherman completed his SSH year
last week and il made the occasion Of no lEtla
interest by his numerous friends ia New York city
who called upon him to extend ihcir congrstuia-
lions and wish him long continuance ofife health
and strength. He said IN response to wish 10 that
effect. " No. can hardly expect to last 20 years
longer. I'm getting Old, aad that's something tia
doctors can't cure. Z must confess that feel il =
little just little, bat m able to oaround and sec
my friends. and the weather doesu't bother me. I
expect 10 get along comfortably during the years
that remain 70 me. Ny affairs are in such shape
now that 1 can afford to take life easy and live
anwhiie-weIl, not IuxuriOusly. but as an old
man should live who worked hard when young
and vigorous"
/ The report that Col Fred D. Grant had become
/ part owner of a New York magazine, and that hia
/ mother, the Generals widow, has invested largely
/ in the same enterprise. is denied.
Last week the National Republican Executives
/ Committee elected Gen Charles Fitz-simmons Of
/ Chicago, Sergeant-at-Arms for the coming National
I Republican Convention. Gen. Fitz- Simmons VA
I Lieutenant-Coionel Of the Dist y Y Cav, and wa
/ brevetted BTigadier-General March l3. Is65.
The National tribune., 1888-02-16
JUDGE KELLEY,s BOOK.

The Putnams have issued as one of their
Questions of the Day SERIES little work
entitled The Old South and the New by
the veteran publicist, Congressman VIM. D.
Kelley, of Pennsylvania. The work en-
braces six chapters, in the form of Letters"
Judge Kelley tells merely what he saw of
the development of this region from man
ufacturing and agricultural standpoint, as
compared with the condition of this section
at the time of prior visits in 1867 and 1875.
The writer is keen and intelligent OBJ
server, and withal fully yersed in the eco
nomic questions of which he treats, and to
which he directed his investigations. He
notes vast improvement in everything since
he was there before; especially in the won
derful growth of manufactures. He also
finds that revolution has been effected in
the old, ruinous system of agriculture, and
diversified crops have resulted from success
full experiment in rational farming.
A chapter is devoted to Florida, in which
much that is new and interesting is eluci-
dated. The mineral resources of the South
are carefully reviewed, and the book closes
with chapter on Cotton Growing and
Agriculture Contrasted."
The book is an important contribution to
economic literature, and well worth reading
by all who are interested in this and kindred
topics.
The National tribune., 1888-02-16
NO OBLIGATIONS"
A soldier-hating paper, speaking of the
unanimity of the GAR on the Disability

A soldier-hating paper, speaking of the
unanimity of the GAR. on the Disability
Pension Bill, says:
There is quiet, cool concession or assumption
in this that the whole business of pension legisa
ton IS in the hands of the GAR, and that Con-
gress, in such legislation, has nothing to do but
carry out the DEGREES of the GAR. We do not
understand that this organization Of esoldiers was
formed is maintained for the purpose of direct
ing Congress in any matter. Ofcourse its members
have the same rights other citizens or as other
exsoldiers. All have the right Of petition, all have
the right TO make their wishes known, but TO assume
that Congress viii do what the GAR demands is
70 dscreditthe Legislative Department of the Gov
eminent
Congress is independent of any and all organiza-
tons, civil military religious industrial, moral,
scientific, financial or commercial. The interests
Of the people whole demand that this indie
pendence shall be maintained. Anything that
menaces this independence, whether it be the
allied cow-owners of the Republic demanding a
penal tax on oleonnargarine, or the GAR demand
ing pension bill, should be regarded with dis
trust in proportion 10 the seriousness of the men
ace.
This is an echo of the buster over the
National Encampment last Summer, when
any veteran who exercised the right of free
speech regarding matter in which he had
a direct personal interest and no one else
had any, was denounced for insulting the
/ PRESIDENT
1t is equally insolent now to term the
attitude Of the GAR. On the pension ques-
ton "dictation." OF all the people in the
country the GAR has the pre-eminent
right to speak on the matter of pensions,
and to expect that its voice viii be listened
to with attention. It has this right because
it embraces and represents the class to whom
the pensions are owed, and certainly no one
viii deny that the right Of the creditor to
address his debtor on the subject of the debt
owed him is what Congressman would term
/" a matter of the highest privilege"
When we assume that the Congress will
do what the GAR. Wishes" there is good
reason for the assumption. It is not based
on the existence of any constraint or pres.
sure upon that body, but upon the higher
and better reason that Congress is guided il
all its legislation by a knowledge of the
wishes of the class most affected by the leg
islation. The demand for further Iiberali
cation Of the pension laws is general among
citizens as well as soldiers, and the GAR
speaking for the latter, has given decided
opinion as to the present direction and ex
tent of such liberalization. It is as fittin;
and proper for it to do this as it is for tn
woolgrowers to say what measure of pro
lection they think should be given thei
focks, or for the farmers and merchants @
the country to ask for the passage of the In
{ terstate Commerce Law.
E The talk about such request menacin
s the independence of Congress" is irritatin
a bosh.
The National tribune., 1888-02-16
/" OUR FLAG
AND
IT'S STORY"
a BEAUTIE Ill HISTORICAL CHART.

This is "a elegant as well as valuable his
torical production 1t Is a Iarge-sized sheet
Of heavy paper, embellished with brilliantly
colored representations OF all the flags used
by the Colonies IN the Revolutionary and
prior wars. They show how the Star
Spaagled Banner was finally evolved ont Of
these. Taere is also On the chart pictures
Of the cid Independence Hall il Philadel-
pbia, and tie residence Of the lady who
made the first Star SpangIed Banner. In
the center Of the chart is great white
star, with the words Of the Star SpaDgled
Banner printed on its face. Around il are
pictorial II reproductions Of the various en-
blems which il was proposed TO put on the
flag. The whole Is an admirable ornament
for the Post room, OF psrlor OF sitting
room. We Ggill send one Of these Enclosed
IN a strong paslebosrd tube to any address
on receipt Of 80 cents, OF We VIII send it as
a premiula Tor four new subscribers for one
gear.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington d. c.
The National tribune., 1888-02-16
THE LOGAN MONUMENT.

The subscriptions to the Logan Monument
for the past week are given below. While
they are gratifying testimonials to the adj
miration and love of the loyal people of
the Nation, in numbers they are not at all
what they should be. We are persuaded
that this is the result of lack of concerted
effort more than anything else. There are
millions of people who honor the memory
of John A. Logan, and who would only be
too happy to give substantial evidence of
that honor if the opportunity were present.
ed to them. They do not sit down and write
a letter inclosing contribution, because
that is something that can be expected of
very few people. But if some one would
ask them for contribution, they would be
only too glad to give. The same is true of
comrades. We do not believe that there is
man who wore the blue, or one of his male
and female relatives who is not willing to
give something to a monument to John A.
Logan. The trouble is that he and they dis
like the trouble of sitting down and writing
letter inclosing their contributions. Thou
sands think they will do it, but put it off
from day to day for more convenient time.
The way to build a splendid monument to
Logan is for his earnest, active friends in
every eommunitv-aDd there are such in
every communicate get together and
devise means of giving everybody about them
chance to contribute.
This can be done by subscription papers
placed in public places, by meetings, by Post
action, and by direct canvass. A very little
systematic, well-directed work in these
ways would bring astonishing results. Com
rades, viii you make the effort
The subscriptions received during the
| L
The National tribune., 1888-02-16
WORK OFF THE PENSION OFFICE.

During the week ending Feb. IL, 1888,
4,740 claims were received, of which 1892
were original invalid; 384 widows; 8 war of
1912; bounty land; 20 navy; old war
125 on account of Mexican service, and 5000
applications for increase.
The receipt of mail matter during the
week was 56,244; 4O,755 letters and circu-
lars were sent out The names and post
Office addresses Of 4,5O2 officers and COM
rades were furnished for the use of claim
ants. The number of medical examinations
reported during the week was zoos. The
amount of fees for the same was $19,27O,
an average cost of $4.62 per examination.
Report of certificates issued during week
ending Feb. II, 1888: Original, 1853; increase,
1929; reissue 1863; restoration, 80; duplicate,
%; accrued, 90; arrears, O.; Act of March
8, 1883, a; Order of April 3, 1884, 3; Act OF
March 3, 1885, 0; Order Oct. 7, 1885, 2; Act
of Aug. A, 1886. 1; Supplemental, Act Aug.
A, 1886, 8; Mexican war, 1922; total, 1852
Reissue same date, O.
The National tribune., 1888-02-16

THERE is much talk about the Senate of
Iowa having elected woman Chaplain. We
are of that school of thinking that believes
that wherever there is bit of work that a
woman can do as well as man, it should be
given TO the woman In preference to the
man, and We see no reason why woman
cannot draw some hundred dollars a year
for a few minutes prayer each day at the
opening Of Legislative body quite as grace
fRlly as man. Let her try it awhile, any
way. She certainly cannot make worse
hand at it than some Chaplains we know o.
have,
The National tribune., 1888-02-16
THE goRLD's CYCLoPEDIA

IL perfect iit,le library in itself 1t is inval-
usble for sehool-children, for il answers all
their innumerabie questions AZ once and aceu-
Tately, giving them information that they
might have TO hunt through volumes before
finding il is Of equal value 70 all classes OF
readers, for il explains who people, countries
and things are who are constantly alluded 10 in
the papers, magazines and books one reads. The
Cyclopedia viii be sent. postage paid, 10 any
one who sends a club Of six yearly subscribers
70 THE AATIoEAL TRIBUNE, or it viii be sent
70 any subscriber Of the paper on receipt Of 90
CENTS
The National tribune., 1888-02-16
sPFCTAE ANNoUNCEMENT.

N0EET sent as, o.epsise g.aH b. regtsered letter,
postal aRoneg order, or draft on Aeao
FosIs tulII Be al the risk Of he sender.
AGEETS-He employ no agents. TIE NATIONAL
TRIBUEE has many uOIaRiesr oangassers, oad ihcg
are generally honest and faithful; 5ld persons aoho
cOR5ide ieir subscriptions TO them mast Be their 0'TH
5udges Qf lcir responsibility. The paper tga Be ss1s
OnIy o.. receipt 81 ttc sla5scrp iion prSoe.
hDDRESSES. RENEWALS. Esc.-Addressss 'DiH
Be charged as often as desired bat each subscriber
should ia every casc gUe The Old as sCe asaeg address
IN rellslg subscribers should be c9re 70 send as Tie
Ia5cI OF The last paper ueeeinod and specify any cor
Tcsiioas or changes they desire made an name or al
dress.
C0RREcPOEDEECE.-Co Correspondence Is solicited
from er1ra secf35a 10 regard 10 Grand Army, Pen
sion 8s'1rt Eqric3t5ci Industrial osad Household
snattsrs and l1ers 10 the Editor sUU alaCrys receiUe
s,-o1spf attention. Write on one SIDE Of The paper
onfg he 30 a5f return Communications or manu-
scripts griess ttsl are accompanied bg request to
uas effect aud tie necessary postage cad Esde- 40
circumstance guarantee their publication al any
Epse5oi da.e
address al communications 10
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington u. @.
The National tribune., 1888-02-16

G. B. ABBOTT, Commander-in-Chiefo of the
Sons of Veterans, U. S. A, is on tour Of
observation and inspection Of the Order, and
was in Washington last week. He reports
the Order in a fourishing condition every
where, and having solid, genuine mem
bership approximating $4,000. The best
spirit is prevailing and the prospects of
growth for the future highly encouraging.
The Sons of Veterans are quite in earnest as
regards the militia feature of the organization,
and large number of Camps are already
uniformed and equipped and well drilled
in company tactics. Should the Govern
ment at any time need the services of a large
body ofsoldiers, the Sons of Veterans would
be an admirable reserve of disciplined and
instructed men, useful in the ranks or as
commandments OF instructors Of raw levies
This is gratifying information, and it can
be depended on, as Gen. Abbott is a careful
and reliable man, who does not allow the
element of imagination to enter into his
statements. The future of the Sons of Vet
Grams is bright, and we expect that the growth
this year viii be out of all proportion to that
of any previous year.
The National tribune., 1888-02-16

AS the receipts OF the custom houses are
about $200,0O0,OO0 year, this would
make one-third Of the duties levied in the
direct interest of that relatively small sec
ton of the country. According to the rea-
soning Of the Free Traders the vast majority
of the people who live north of Mason 81
Dixon's line are taxing themselves over
S66,000000 year mainly for the purpose of
increasing the value of the products Of the
minority who live south of that famous
boundary. Every dollar collected on inn
ported rice is paid by the people of the
North-for the Southerners eat very little
rice-for the benefit of the planters of South
Carolina, Georgia and Louisiana Every
dollar collected on sugar helps swell the
profits of the cane-growers of Louisiana.
The citrine groves of Florida, Southern Ala
bama and Louisiana are made more profit
able by reason of the duties on oranges and
lemons; the hemp-raisers Of Kentucky and
Missouri are benefited by the duties on
hemp, jute, etc, and Kentucky gets most Of
the benefit of the tariff ON tobacco, as she
raises about 100000 of the 5OO,0O00OO
pounds produced in the country. Virginia
comes next with 100000 pounds, while
Tennessee raises 100000, North Carolina
100000, and Missouri 100000 pounds
The other States of the South raise about
100000 pounds, making altogether about
335,000,000 pounds raised south of Mason &
Dixon's line of the 5OO,OOO,OOO produced in
the country.