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The National tribune., 1888-02-23

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The only machine mill in Morocco belongs
to an enterprising citizen of the United States
named Cobb. It's erection was utterly illegal
Tie prejudice against machinery among the
MooEs is as strong IS it used to be among Eng
1ish hand-loona weavers. Mr.. Cshb's applica-
ton for the authorization of his mill was re-
jected. The Prime Minister would not hear Of
it !; the Sultan ahsGlgteEy forbade the new fan
gled method Of grinding corn. Dir. Cobb, how
ever, went right ahead" He built his mill ;
he put in his machinery. Only one finishing
touch was necessary. The grinding stones were
duly delivered at the wharf. But this gave
the authorities their opportunity, and they
calmly impounGed them. 1t was useless going
to the Moorish Government, so Mr.. Cobb ap-
piled to the United States representative. He
got formal reply informing him that, since
the Prime Minister and the Sultan had both
forbidden the execution Of the project, it would
be idle for him to expect any assistance from
the formal representative of the United States.
That letter was all that Capt. Cobb needed. He
took it to the local authorities who had his
grinding stones in charge, and asked them if
they could read English. Mop Then read
this" cried Capt. Cobb. There were the arms
of the United States; there was an undoubted
official signature; and Capt Cobb said he Was
going straight ahead" with his mill. Nobody
knew what complication might ensue if this
determined American was disappointed. The
stones were given up the mill was finished,
and the next time the Sultan came that way he
sent all his corn to be ground by machinery.
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
PORT HUDSON.
Biz to Grant Medals to the survivors OF FOrIOra
Hnna

hVt2s
The following is the text Of bill introduced
in the Senate by Hon. Eagene Hale, and in the
House By Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge:
Be Il enacted, etc, That the Secretary of War IL
hereby authorized and directed to procurs suitable
medal to be presented TO the survivors OF the For
lorn Hope Storming Party against the works at
Port Hudson June Is, 1858, in the fufllment of tho
promises made by Maj .-Cien. Banks commanding
the Department OF the Gulf, and contained in
General Order, No. 49,
Section 2. That for the purpose of this act a sum
sufficient is hereby appropriated out Of any moneys
in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
The call for volunteers for this Forlorn Hope
was made by Maj.-Gen. n p Banks, who was
acting rs the agent Of the Government (which
was bound by his aetiOn) and in command Of
the troops at that stronghold.
La dark hour, when a crises existed, these
men took their lives IN THAR hands and joined
an organization which, il circumstances had re-
quired that the assault should be made, would
have resulted in almost the entire loss Of the
assaulting column, because the f0rtifcatiOns
were seven miles in extent, with broad ditch
in front with six feet OF water, and behind
these works, where the column was expected
to make the attack, were cheuGHE de ffise with
its pointed sticks, threatening the translation
of the wounded soldiers who fell upon them.
These works were defended by gallant force
| of confederate soldiers, who undoubtedly would
have done their duty, if occasion required.
| In asking for these medals it must be borne
in mind chat it is only justice to the soldier. II
is no bounty. no pension but simply the request
| that promise made by the commanding officer
| of the Department shall be fulfilled.
| We performed our part of the contract, and
we only desire that the Government shall dc
| its part. and grant these medals of honor.
! 1t is earnestly hoped that all the survivor
will send urgent appeals to their Congressman
and cooperate as far as possible in the efforts
now being made to secure the promised medals
of honor.-DAvID P. MUzzEY, Cambridge
| port, Mas.
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
SCIENTIFIC CHAT.

"A paper made by Herr Ladewigg, Germany,
will resist the action of both fire and water The
manufacture il accomplished by mixing . parts Of
asbestos fiber with from - to so paris Of aluminium
sulphate, nloistening the mixture with chloride Of
zinc and thoroughly washing il in water 10 Is
then treated with solution OF one part Of rosin
soap in eight 20 10 parts of q solution Of pure
aluminium pfIte. sitter which il is manufactured
into paper Ike ordinary pulp.
- An authority on pigs says that he never thinks
OF cutting oil tie tails OF his pigs The tails the
indicators Of the poTkers condition. If piggy
doesn't feel well, ii bis food doesn't agree with
him. hia tail begins to straighten. The sicker ths
pig, the straiGhter the tall and the healthier the
pig the tighter the curb The old theory that is
takes bushel of corn to fatten inch tail this
pgraiser scorns The pigs tail IS bis pulse; there
fore never cut it off.
In his address before the Royal 8TorosaopicsI
Society Sir Henry Roscoe treated the oae-huaared-
thOsIsaudth part of an inch the limit of v,s aity
with the highest known Inag75 5sy}usS pore~. Alr.
Crisp pointed out that he iis1t of yL-tas.ffv can
haT,iiy be definitely stated bat li esla.,i 20 90
beyond the oue-iive hunGr5tJ isous.tlidLE part Of
inch. DIR. Dallinger, the President Of tife So
eiety, corroborated Mr.. Crlsp's observations and
said that he himself had certainly seen objects
which were between the ne-two-hundred-tltOJ-
sandth and onethree- hundred th0usaEdth part Of
inch. This correction il worth recording, II
only as proof of the marvellous perfection 10
which the modern microscope has attained.-ClGns-
bersis Journal.
- The experiment begun sometime ago in the
German infantry of doing away with socks and
keeping the soldiers feet well creased, has proven
thoroughly successful. To say nothing Of the
economy of the plan, the men march easier, and,
generally speaking, show fewer bisters. SO, too.
lifting the foot high; the regulation step now Is
said TO make the most awkward Hanoverian or
Poneranan peasant fairly sure-footed, while be-
fore lis adoption 2j per cent of such men would
stumble in a charge over rough ground, and about
\ 10 per cent. fall.
- The tair sex owes still another debt 70 tbs
scientist. A lady who had mole On her shoulder
and who, from this reason, was unable to display
her otherwise fair ami attractive eorporeai posses
sions, has bad electrical operation performed
| with perfect success. Fhe mole wgs perforated
with electric needles in every direction. After
week the mole, which had been burnt to . black
mass fell of and left the skin in good condition
The new skin shows hardly trace OF discogoratioR
! and she now wears the most fashionable bal
| dresses with impunity and success.
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
He Got Her at Last.
IRosEnn Cnurier-I

"Yes" said the young man as he threw him
self at the feet of tho pretty school teacher.
love you, and would 60 to the worlds end for
yon."
You would not go to the end of tho world
for me, James The world or earth. as it is
called, is round like ball, slightly fattened
at the poles One of the first lessons in the ele-
mentary geography is devoted to the shape Of
the globe. You must have studied it when
you were boy?"
of course did, but -"
Sand it is no longer a theory. Circumnavi-
gators have established the fact"
81 know; but what / meant was that I
would do anything to please you. Ahl Mi
nerya, if you knew the aching void -"
"There is no such thing as void Jamez.
Nature abhors a vacuum; but, admitting that
there could be such thing, how could the
void you speak of be void if there was an
ache in it?"
"Well, at all events" exclaimed the youth,
"Pve got pretty fair balance in the savings
bank, and | want you to be my wife, There I"
well, James, since you put it in that light
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
A New Pet at the Iowa soldiers Heme.

A magnificent eagle. recently captured near
MontFose, Iowa, has been sent to the Soldiers
Home in that State by Mr.. Ans Hollowell, of
Keokuk On the box in which the bird was
shipped was tag stating that it was desired by
the donor that his eagleship should be known
by the name Of John w. Noble" and as such
he was entered on the records of the Home. a
letter received by Mr.. Holowell from Col. Milo
Smith shows that his present is appreciated,
and has become a great favorite with the in
mates of the Home aud visitors thereto, and ID
receiving the best of care and attention.
Aus HoLLowEIL, Esq, Late Co. b, Sd Iowa Cav.
Keokuk, Iowa.
My DEAR SIR AsD CoMRApK: Your grand and
beautiful present of the eagle, j. w. Nobie,n to
the lows Soldiers Home arrived here all safe, and
Is admired by all who see him.
We have had built for him large cage, and an
Inmate of the Home has been detailed to see that
proper care and attention Ii given y. w. Noble"
The glorious bird of freedom shall be borne on the
records of the Home and assigned to quarters.
The soldier who Is detailed TO for him Is q
great faneier of birds and dogs and at one time
the proprietor of an animal show, which included
happy family" affair. He pronounees T. w.
Noben a very intelligent eagle.
Most respectfully yours, Col. MILO SMITH,
A. ID. GAsToE, Commandant.
Adiutant
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
Work OF the Pension Office.

During the week ending Feb. 15, 4, 1856 claims
were received, of which / ,220 were original in
valid 400 widows; 3 war of 1912; bounty
land; "a navy; old war; 1913 on account of
Mexican service, and 1858 applications for in
crease.
The total receipts of mail matter during the
week were 59,049. There were sent out Al, ,628
letters and circulars. The names and post
Office addresses of 4, 141 officers and comrades
were furnished for the use of claimants The
number of medical examinations reported dur
ing the week was 3,297; the total fees for the
same being $15, ,192 an average cost Of $461 per
examination.
Reports of certificates issued during the week
ending Fob. 49, 1888 Original, s01 increase,
1,503; reissue, 127 restoration, "a duplicate,
%; accrued, "a; arrears, o; Act Of March 8,
1883, z; Order April 3, 1884 L; Act of March
3, 1855, O.; Order Oct, z, 1885, g.; Act of Aug.
A, 1886, 3; Supplemental Act of Aug 4, 10
Mexican war, 357; total, 2,945; reissue sans
date, o.
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
nrlnnfal nentintrr.

Early Adventures in Persia sbsiand and Ba6danta
by Sir Henry Ldyard
had slept little, as l was suffering greatly
from toothache. The sheik declared that there
was skillful dentist in the encampment, and
as the pain was almost unbearable | made up
my mind to put myself in his hands rather
than endure it any longer. He was accord
ingly sent for He was tall, masculine Arab
His instruments consisted of short knife or
razor and kind or iron awl. He bade me sit on
the ground. and then took my head firmly be-
tween his knees. After cutting away the
gums he applied the awl to the roots of the
tooth, and, striking the other end of it with all
his might, expected to see the tooth fly into the
air. But 1t was double one, and not to be re-
moved by such means from the jaw. The awl
slipped and made severe wound in my pal
ate He insisted on second trial, declaring
that he could not but succeed. But the only
result was that he broke off large piece of the
tooth and / had suffered sufficient agony to
decline a third experiment.
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
A Family Jewel.

DR. DAVID KENNEDY, the famous surgeon
and physician, of Rondant, II. Y, has seat us
a copy of his Medical Book-How to cure Kid
ney, Liver and Blood Disorders-a work of
great merit, apart from many elegant life illus
tratiens of beauty. 1t is work of exceeding
merit one which should be READ in every home.
In addition to the valuable medical lessons
there are two articles from the widely known
author, Col E. H. G. Judson (Ned Buntlinel,
which add to the interest of the work The
price is 25 cents, but anyone ncIosing this no.
tioe with the name of this paper with 2-cent
stamp to the Doctor will receive the book free
by mail
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
A Bilious Outlook.
1Terna SifEinnaI

A prominent.ex-member of the Texas Legfs-
lature, who is simultaneously a chronic inebri-
ate, entered the Office of an Austin doctor who
is remarkable for his candor.
What can l do for you to-day, Colonel2"
"I ara suffering from biliousness."
Yes, you look bilious"
"What would You advise me to do for it,
doctor?"
"Quit drinking whisky"
But if quit Pl collapse right or"
Certainly"
well, then, it don't seem to me that it
makes much difference what do. If l keep
on drinking PIl be bilious as long as I live and
if / quit I'll be bilious until I die. If that
isn't bilious outlook for me I'll give it up"
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
Four Hundred and Ten Dollars Waiting to be
Claimed.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: You viii
pleasa say In The NATIONAL TRIBUNE that
there was left with me for collection q certih-
cate of deposit for the sum of $40, payable to
the order of William Smith but if he should
die or be killed in battle while private of
CO. I, 53d ILL.,, it was to be paid to his step
daughter, Emma Frances Dolly. The certia-
cate was issued on the Sd of December, 1864,
and I have correspondent with the cashier of
the bank, and he is ready and willing to pay
the same to the proper person. We want the
address of Emma Frances Dolly, or any of her
legal representatives. Any one writing to me
will please incose stamp for reply.-A. d. WIa-
aINs Hillshoro, Highland Co., o.
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
Significant Sneezcs.
IndtanapoLis Journal.l

At Boston wedding the other day the off,
ciating minister sneezed four times while per-
forming the ceremony, and all the old women
present Presaged dreadful things in store for
the bride and bridegroom. The minister did
not countenance any Of these superstitions
however; he knew why he sneezed he felt the
big draft that was in the bridegroom's pocket
The National tribune., 1888-02-23

of millions of people,
died in Toledo, o., last
wee ek. 1t was
David r. Locke, whose
fame had become world
wide on account Of his
Letters of Petroleum
V. Nasby." These let
ters were a power in
the days of the war. and
helped inconeeivably to
bring about the fiaal
triumph. 7 h o best
weapon with which to
fight a bad canse is ridi-
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
Well Up In Grammar.

Pretty School Teacher-James, is "to kiss"
an active or passive verb?
James (oIdest boy in the class)-Both
Pretty School Teacher-How is that, James?
James-Actiye on the part of the feller and
passive on the part of the girl
Pretty School Teacher bushes and marks
James perfect in grammar.
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
Sherman and Hampton.

The controversy between Gen. Sherman and
Wade Hampton is animated aud interesting.
Hampton will not be as handsome when it is
over, but he VIII know a great deal more.
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
People With Sand.
[Tsras SJtings.

1eras SJt5nDa.I
"Where is the island of Cuba situated {"
asked au Austin school-teacher of small, rather
forlorn-lo0king boy.
:" / dunno, SIR"
"Don't you know where sugar comes from ~
" Yes, SIR we borrows it from our next-door
neighbor."
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
Who Give Our Profession Away.
Trib,ne.l


Twenty three members of the present Con-
gress claim to have been newspaper men at
some stage of their development into states
men. That is how the profession gets its bad
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
The objection to 1t.
Detroit Free Presa. |

Is it now considered ill-bred to take the last
biscuit OF the plate?" queried Rieheiieu Of
Waggley.
well no; but it is decidedly unwise."
"Unwise?"
Eyes. Always wait minute, and they'll
bring on some hot ones"
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
M Mada a niTarAncn.

Do you get many letts.s frum your intend
ed, Sne?"
ca, indeed, Name; get one every day."
Does he send you KS and h's9p
"only ks. He's English, you see.,'
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
About Right.
n.L.n.sl L. D..

Boy-What is a crank, pa?
PA crank is man with one idea.
Boy-But suppose man has no idea at all
what is he then?
Pa juror, my son.
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
PETROLEUM V. Massey.

Death Of the Great Satirist of the War and Recon-
struction Periods.
Certainly the greatest political satirist this
country ever produced, and probably the great
est that the world ever produced, if judged by
the irnet .ffect of his Nritines on the oninians
The National tribune., 1888-02-23

NpW H~I - IN THE DOOR and I84
NEY -nOEE other popular SONGS for
IOc. List Free. H. j. WEHMAE. $50 Park Row, N. Z.
Mention The National Tribune
The National tribune., 1888-02-23
Distress After Eating

Is of the many disagreeabe symptoms Of dyspepsia
Headache heartburn stomach faintness and capri
cous appetite also caused by this very widespread
and growing disease. Hoods sarsaparilla tones the
stomach creates appetite promotes healthy DIGESTION
relieves the headache and the obstinate
of dyspepsia. Read the following:
I have been troubled with dyspepsia had but lit
tie appetite and what did eat distressed me- did
little good In hour after eating would experiences
a laint1ess tired, gone feeling though had not
eaten anything Hoods SarsapariIa did an immense
amount of good. 1t gave Appetite and my food
reIished and satisfied the craving had previously
perlenced II relieved of that faint tired ali gone
feeling have felt SO much better since took Hoods
sarsaparilla, that happy TO recommend iE"-G. A
PAGR, WatertOwn, Mass.
Re sure O get only
The National tribune., 1888-02-23

eA00 Cute, CURIOUS: Catehsy Pictures
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aAMA A MONTH AGENTS JTaHtsG % best seib
- ZASa ing articles in ths WDFl&- sanDl4 fSeA
9&D &SAddress IA z BRONSOE DstF0tt. Ascl6
Mention The National TTfbuna
The National tribune., 1888-02-23

AnTATO WANT TED-Permsnsat snP Pi0y1osns sz3
N1LN ! y good salary or commission address,
- A. ID. PRATT, SurssrynlAn, x Rochester, Ne Hs
Mention The National Tribune
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IAnV AGENTS clear $3.50 1EouthIy with mS
IHjf new Rubber UudsFgar1nent. for in dies SnIya
Proof Free Mrs. II. F. IITrLE, Chicago, III.
slention The National TrfbEBss
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4 HaHF EsQ5. Valuzs ls SAMPLES Lrse c1Rdti0RGllys
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Mention The Nztioual Tribune
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and terms tOJ A. shepard 80 Wabash Ave. Chicago.
Free will send tes TO any address copy q sshaEn-
ing complete novel entitled SIR Noets Hssr, ey ~
NAV Agnes Fleming +. u. LGpt0u. 90 Murray 81, n 7
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~ A R. and 5 Of V. Overcoats. Uniforms RegaliA,
SEs etc. send 2-csEs STAMP for "a ls.-aset S2alog1a
PETEIN & THOMAS,
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-09-22
Packing Fruit for Shipment.

II peaches or apples. nail the box
securely. having the ends and sides even
at the top. Take. for one third bushel
boxes. two apples of a size just to I'LL
the width OF the box. place side by
side at the end, and then two and two
along the bottom the entire length OF
the box 10 the partition. Lay with
blossom end down. Continue in this
manner until the box is full. If i'm
putting in the last layer it does not
quite fill the box. turn the apples on
edge and select such sizes as will fill
the box SO that the top will not
go on without pressing down.
Fill small spaces with small apples
better put in IA few Very small ones
than leave them loose. When the top
is nailed on. the apples should not
move on shaking the box. For peaches
observe the same general directions,
except that il viii require three
peaches TO fill the width of the box In
packing grapes in boxes they should
be placed in the box one bunch al
time and SO laid as to fill the box Ii
is q mistaken idea that fruit of any
kind should be SO placed i'm the box as
10 require the least possible quantity
to fill it-ArS. Farmer and Stockma,s.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-09-22
COTTON.STAlk PULP.

A Description Of the Process Employed II
Its Manufacture.
For several weeks there have been
on exhibition in the Office of the clerk
of the Supreme Court samples of pulp
made OF the hulls and stalks OF the
cotton plant. The pulp is as white as
snow, and can be converted into the
finest writing paper. 1t is regarded as
valuable. and is the product Of parts
of the cotton plant hitherto deemed
valueless.
The process by which 1t Is made Is
new. 1t is a process by which the
ligneous substances Of the hulls and
seeds are dissolved. BY tsis process
over so per cent. Of the fiber Is ex-
tracted from the hulls, which have
been REGARDED rs 1T only for fuel In tho
mills or for feed and fertilizing pur-
poses. and which were sold for a a
ton. These, converted into pulp, will
be worth $40 q ton. From the
stalks usually left to rot In the fields
this new process utilizes about 80
per cent. of fiber at a very small ex-
pense. 1t has been settled that there
are fertilizing properties in the oil OF
the cotton seed. and it is asserted that
the fiber will not decompOse for six
years and can not be used as fertil-
izer. This is why the woody matter
eliminated from the stalk and hull Is
much more valuable as q decOmp0sing
fertilizer than the entire seed. BY the
same process the ramie plant and its
troublesome cousin, the bagasse stalk,
is met and overcome. BY the de-
cor,icating process the fiber was
crushed and torn out by slow and
expensive process.
In the new process the ligine is
simply dissolved out, and the snowy
films of the ramie and the tawnier
threads OF the sugar cane are coaxed
out as easily As the infantile kitten to
its milk.-Atldnta Constitution.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-09-22
Railroading in the Air.

In some mountain locations gallerie,
have been cut directly into the rock.
the cliff overhanging the roadway and
the line being carried in a horizontal
cut or niche in the solid wall. The
Oroya and the Chimbote railways in
South America demanded constant
locations of this character. At many
points it was necessary to suspend the
persons making the preliminary meas
urements from the cliff above. The
engineer who made these locations
tells the writer that On the Oroya line
the galleries were often from 100 to
400 feet above the base OF the cliff and
were reached generally from above.
Rope ladders were used to great adj
vantage. One 81 feet long and one log
feet long covered the usual practice.
and were sometimes spliced together
These ladders could be rolled
up and carried about on donkeys or
mules. When swung over the side of
a cliff and secured ut the top, and when
practicable at the bottom, they formed
a very useful instrument in location
and construction.-Scr Maya
zinc.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-09-22

Let your boy own a colt Let 1t be .
blooded one il you can afford it-at
least let it have good sire. Encourage
the boy to keep it in good condition
and handsome in appearance. thus
getting him accustomed to habits OF
care which will stand him in good
stead when he comes to handle other
kinds of stock. Encourage him to
develop his steed in every way except
one-and that is in speed competitions.
Whatever YOU do keep him out Of the
fair ground trot or pace. and teach him
tina, he is not TO learn how much value
a good horse can I've to jockey. but Of
how much use it can be to = man.
Ming cut Of ten farmers boys who get
into the speed-ring are worsted BY its
associations and tendencies. and We
can not close the paragraph better
than by urging every father to keep
his boy out Q; tt.-Kossos Farmer.