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THE Legislature of Massachusetts, is IA
vorahly considering bill to appoint State
Historian, at salary of $4,000 year, with
$500 for expenses, to prepare a proper his
tory of the part taken by Massachusetts, and
Massachusetts men in the suppression of
the rebellion. The bill ought to pass, and
the example of the old Bay State should be
followed at once by all the other States
This is the only way in which proper his
tory of the war Will ever lie written. 1t is
the only way in which even scant historical
justice Will be done to the men who fought
the war. The Government records are no
toriously scant and imperfect. They are
very far from being correct. Even the "Offi-
cial Records of the Union and Confederate
Armies" voluminous and long drawn-out as
they are, give but very defective picture
of the struggle. The only way is to have
each organization tell its own story. a
great many regiments have done this, and
they are such admirable contributions to
the history of the war that one longs to
have more of them. But the publication of
these is always losing venture, entailing a
heavy expense upon those who attempt it.
Hundreds of regiments which did splendid
fighting cannot afford this. But few Of their
members are left, and these are scattered
from one end of the country to the other.
The proper person to do the work is the
State which sent them to the field. 1t can
do it at relatively little expense, and the
work is due the men who fought and died,
and their children and children's children.
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SECRET SOCIETIES.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNETER knows very
little about any other society than the GAR,
but he ventures these few observations con-
corning some sister organizations:
The Masons are good Hooking, fnely-arrayed
gentlemen, who lay neither brick nor stone,
and yet Solomon in all his glory did not get
himself up in such spotless white aprons and
gloves. Also though Solomon was a great sue
cess as a marrying man. and fine architect Of
temples and proverbs, yet, taken by and large
he was not nearly so we'll built a citizen as the
average wearer of the square and compass.
The Odd Fellows are even as good fellows as
the Masons. 1t would be good thing if the
whole world were odd in the same excellent
way that they are, and all men Joined in their
triple links.
The Knights of Pythias make the Knights
of the Round Table, the Knights of the Golden
Fleece, and all the historic fellows of that ilk
seem cheap and trumpery in comparison. The
knights of song and story devoted most of their
time to dressing themselves up in clothes
manufactured in blacksmith shop, and polk
ing at each other with 24-foot poles The
knights of Pythias look a great deal hand
somer on parade, and as handsome is as hand
some does" they appear to much better advan-
tage in action, for one of their mortuary beue-
fits for the widow and orphans does more real,
substantial good than was accomplished by
whole tournament of the old-time swashbuck-
lers.
The Red Men are ready men in assisting one
another Theirs is a splendid benevolent or
ganization, aud the only thing they have in
forest is choice lot of misit titles. and real
fraternity of interest among themselves
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Dickens's Works.
Fifteen Cloth-Bound Books for So.

We have come in possession of number of
complete sets of the works of Charles Dickens
the greatest of modern novelists-which we
win offer to subscribers of THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE very cheap. These contain the fol-
lowing novels and sketches complete and una
bridged:
Pickwick Papers Miseellanies.
Oliver Twist. Bleak House.
UncommeTcial Traveller. Our Mutual Friend.
David Copperfeld. Little Dorrit.
Great Expectations. Christmas Books.
Pictures from Italy. Tale of Two Cities.
American Notes. Message from the Sea-
Donbey aud Son. Sketches by Boz.
Barnaby Ridge. Hard Times.
Edwin brood. Martin Chuzzlewit.
Nicholas Niakleby. Childs History of Eng
Old Curiosity Shop land.
Miscellaneous Pieces.
These volumes each contain about 800 pages
of large, clear print with illustrations by noted
artists. They are a library in themselves.
They are strongly bound in cloth az. contained
in neat pasteboard be-, and will be sent by
express to an an, s,suscriher on receipt of $6-the
nT....vrias6r to pay express charges, These will
make handsome holiday present TO any boy
or girl II is much The best cheap edition of Dick
ems to be obtained aagichere.
Address, THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, ID. G.
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WASHINGTON

OUR IDEA OF CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
We are just as ardent believer in Civil
service examinations as anybody. We differ
a little from the Mugwumps, however, in our
idea as to how these should be conducted
For example, we would open the examina-
ton with these questions:
1. Were you of military age and sound
physique when Fort Sumter was fired upon,
or did you become so at any time between
that time and the 1st OF April, 1865?
?. If so, did you answer any of President
Lincolns calls for volunteers?
3. If so, how long did you serve, what
was your regiment, and have you an hon
orable discharge?
Unless these questions could be answered
in the affirmative, we would ut once run the
deadly blue pencil through the applicants
name, and inform him that he need not
present his name until the list of eligible
veterans was exhausted
If the applicant be woman, we would
ask:
1. Are you the wife, widow or daughter
of soldier?
Unless this could be answered in the
| affirmative, we would place the lady on
waiting orders" until all of the above
class are provided for.
Among the young men we would give
precedence to the sons of fathers who had
served their country faithfully in the field
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had to cross a Favine and charge Up bin the
rebels. whole corps was supporting that battery.
We up the HILL fell down on our breasts. load
ed, and sprang up again. aud so on until we got
within few PAGES OF the enemy. Irenenber sec
ing Gen Harrison standing up there right in front
of the rebels, waving his swoTd in one hand and
brandishing q revolver in tive other. I tell you
there was no discount him 90 a soldier TIs
was as good as the best, as every ullu that saw
him in the will tell you. We were on garrison
duty for some time after we went out. and know
it great dissatisfaction to Gen Harrison 10 be
kept at that kiId OF warfare. He ehafed under It
and wanted to get to the front and when he got
there he rendered valued service. re was pecu-
LARRY kind to his men. I have seen him give up
his horse on long march To a weary soldier. and
shoulder the privaie's gun and narch along with
the regiment. ] remember once ne did n.e that
kindness. / have always loved him and adlaired
him. and 1 might say have always insisted that
he would one day be President OF these United
States
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FRENCH and italian scholars, at the head of
whom are NJ. Jules Maroon, of Paris, and Sig.
NJ Guido Cora, of Turin, are demonstrating
pretty successfully tnat the name America"
is rot derived from that of the navigator,
chain of mountains which separate Lake
Nicaragua from the Mosketo Coast. 1t means
in the Maya language, the windy country, or
the land where the wind blows always" Co
lumbus and Vespucci both visited the country,
discovered it together, and the latter whose
Christian name was Albericus, was called from
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anyone who is acquainted with your char
acter and history. We can assure you that
at every forward step you will have the
earnest, unwavering support-not only Of
your comrades, but of the people at large,
who are desperately weary of this studied
perversion of the laws against those whom
they are intended to lrneft-this juggling
with the Nations j--sSce, which
Keeps the word of promise to the ear,
But breaks it to the heart.
You need no incentive of popular applause,
Mr.. Secretary, to stimulate you to do what
is right; but we can assure you that when
you have carried on to its completion the
work which you have SO well begun, you
will receive tribute of praise from CRATE
full and appreciative country such as has
crowned the career of few men in our
history.
With hope and confidence,
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IL FATED.
BY
IVAN TURGENIEF.
TRANSLATED FROM THE RUSSIAN BY GEORGE
KEENAN,.

This is the best Of the novels Of this the most
popular Russian writer Of to-day. The name
Of George KEENAN, has become a household
word from his thrilling adventures in Russian
Siberia, where be went to make a personal in
vestigation Of the infamous exile system. He
and Turgeiief are warm friends. and he con-
ceiEed the idea Of translating the story as a
compliment TO the novelist
Being master Of the Russian language, which
he learned thoroughly in preparation for his
travels, the beauties Of the authors style have
lost nothing at the hands Of the translator.
This great story We have secured exclusively
for The NATIONAL TRIBUNE
Il viii begin this month and run several
weeks.
1t is dramatic tale Of Russian life.
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THE bull-headed young Emperor of Ger
many is making many blunders, but the
worst is his outspoken warfare on newspa-
pers. When he gets little older he will
have discovered, by sore experience, that
the only man who can successfully fight a
newspaper is the editor of another news
paper.
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Washington, D. c
THE VETERANS CALENDAR,

There is only limited number of the beauti-
fDl and suggestive Veterans Calendar" left,
and comrades should not delay any longer in
providing themselves with them. There is
nothing likeit ia the market, and every soldier
desires one Cor his home or Office. Ali who
have obtained them say that they are worth
much more than their cost, and are delighted
with thefa. They are sent securely packed,
10 any address, upon receipt of % cents: five
for 81. Address THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington ID c.
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of examined persons, under the civiI-serviee
rules, United States veterans, honorably dis
charged, shall be appointed in preference to
other persons certified who have not higher
standing on the eligible list" Let it be
amended so as to provide that in all cases
where a veteran is found qualified to per
form the duties of the position he shall be
appointed in preference to a man who did
not serve in the army, and then be passed
unanimously.
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ROBERT L. STEVENSON, the novelist, who
is jouneying in the South Seas, writes most
Indignantly concerning the high-handed
course of the Germans in Samoa. He can
not understand how the Americans and
English permit themselves to be hoodwinked
and browbeaten as they have been.
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THE Boston Board of Aldermen has ap-
propriated S4o0 each to the GAR. Posts of
the city, to assist in defraying the expenses
of celebrating Memorial Day. The Asso-
citation of the Survivors of the Kearsarge
also received $500.
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Tie Array Grayback.

Judge Matt H. Ellis, who read The Army
GFayback at a recent GAR Campfire at
Yonkers, \. Y, says: /" It recalled many ter
Tible battle in which was an active partici-
pant upon the banks Of Bayou Tichei in Western
Louisiana under Gen. Banks" Send p cents
10 TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE and secure copy
for your next Campfire.
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WRITE CAPIsM is not altogether bad. 1t is
like lynch law-an admirable thing on some
extraordinary occasions where the ordinary
processes of the laws fail miserably to mete out
justice. Specimens of this are the whipping of
Michigan wife beater by crowd of women
white caps and the tar and feathering of
Mormon missionaries in Dale County, Ala.
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COMRADES, help THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE, and it will help you.
TRIBUNETS.

SOMEBODY who cannot sleep of nights on
account of the feline cOurtships on his back
fence, has started the report that cats bring So
apiece in Dakota. In the rest of the country
they bring nothing but profanity and wrath
fully-fung boot jacks.
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the country "Americus or Amerigo," the
same as we speak of " Chinese" Gordon.

same is we SPEAK Oh AulUeSG d0EuQus
A man porting over the Nayal Register dis
covers that, in case of war with Germany,
there viii be difficulty in telling from the
dispatches whether it is our officers or those of
the enemy who are killed, wounded, or who
have distinguished themselves For example,
the men who command the Germaa ships have
no more distinctively Tcutonic names than
Kautz, Wiltse, Sehlcy, Schetky, Heyerman,
Hoff and Kempf, FareuhOIt, Reiter, Lcutze,
Reisinger, Bloeklinger, DEMONSTRATION, Fech-
teller, Fichbohn, Hagenman, Mark Mertz,
Osterhaus, Rohrer, Schaefer, Schroeder, Schu-
etze, Schwenk, Taussig aud Witzel, who are
high officers in our Navy, and they have as
subordinates Burgdof, Denig. Eckstine Her
wig, Heyl, Hoeling, Hoffman,, Kammerling
Kindelberger, Kutz, Laucbheimer, Litig,
Schencks, siegfried, Won Wedekin, Van Rey-
pen aud Wakenshaw.
What Rhine wine and lager beer flavor there
would be about an engagement between these
men and those commissioned by Kaiser Viii
helm.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has always be-
Heved that no veteran can be given too much.
Comrade Anthony G.. Taylor, of JObstown,
Pa is one who is not backward in asking for
what he wants. and he seems to have fair sue
cess in getting it. He has applied for arrears OF
pension, the appointment of Postmaster at
JObstown, and a divorce from his wife. An
allowance of 1900 arrears has already been
made him, his chances for getting the postOflice
are regarded as good, while there is a general
belief that the divorce viii be granted him.
THE price of the fragrant peanut is rising SO
rapidly that it will probably soon be as aris-
tocratie to MUNICH them as salted almonds But
| think of the distress of the poor boys on the
baseball benches.
/ WE are so happy to find out at last how the
| April fool idea originated. Antiquarian:
gravely inform us that Noah sent out the bird
| the first time on what in the Hebrew calendar
corresponds to the LIST of April. We should
have thought that diguiied old patriarch
would have been above any such trick upon 8
poor, silly, little bird.
Notes and Queries settles the pronunciation o.
vase by showing that all the English poets
without exception, have made it rhyme with
face, i" grace" place" and similar words
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DISTINGUISHED mathematician has hg-
ured out that a man of so, who has been ordi-
narily careful of his appearance, has spent about
Is months backing his boots. About three
months, then, have probably been given to
swearing at his awkwardness in getting the
backing on his hands.
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aTHE FED ACoRN-n

The most fascinating novel ever written. By
John MeElroy. We have just published another
edition Of this interesting book, printed on iine
white paper. with large, clear type, and hand
s0mely bound IA cloth, with beautiful orna-
ments. il viii be sent TO any address upon
receipt OF 81, or given as premium for a club
OF six yearly subscribers at 81 each.
address The NATIONAL TRIEUNE.
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THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is the on1v
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Ueteraas Is By getting It more Subscribers.
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coMRADEs. ATTENTIoNI

Now is the time TO secure a handsomely
bound copy Of Campfire, Memorial Day,
snd Other Poems" by Mrs. Kate B. Sherwood
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CRUISE OF THE MONTAUK.
a Charming Story Of Salt Water
Travel.
ET GEN. JAMES McoUADE, NEW YORK YACHT
CLUB.
For 81 former price So.

For 81 former price 50.
We have secured limited number Of this
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uncle and aunt-will be fascinated with. It
created great deal Of interest when it first
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its author was the late Gen. Jas. McQuade,
the gallant Colonel Of the I4th \. Y. We
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THE LOGAN moNUMENr FUND.

The following additions to the Logan
Monument Fund have been received since
the last report:
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AN honorable discharge from the army
should be the best recommendation that
an applicant for Office can file.
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THE price of the fragrant peanut is rising so
rapidly that it will probably soon be as aris-
tocratie to MUNICH them as salted almonds. But
think of the distress of the poor boys on the
baseball benches.
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r.ErEs q TE r..sro. ro.I 0Eos = ss99rs O.s urrss
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Az OPEN LETTER-ITI.

Hon. Cyrus Bpssey, assistant Secretary Of The
Interior
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-12
LADIES. NorE THESE BAReA,ss,

LACEs.-wtl you be willing to have your Lace
Dress in two or three pieces you get at half
price!
Yes.
Then look through the Remnants Of Black Chantilly
Flouncings and Russian Meta
Marrow Laces for dozen purposes You need not be
told Of Short Lengths Of Black SILK ChAntilly and
spanish Guipure Lsces, also Torchon. valenciennes
Irish Point and Oriental IAces Ut half
kUFFLINGS.-Nearly 100 Remnants in leneths
suitable ior Neck and Sleeves few rood bargains
also In Skirt Rulings. Every length has the price
marked on, 30 help yourself tomorrow.
NEILING.-Perhaps . hundred pieces OF veiling;
not one piece too little for VEIL Your choice for &c.
HANDkERCHIEFS.-Some show handling but
youn recognize some l9c. and 25c. qualities Choice
for 10c. each.
sHoEs-Combination lot Of Button Boots for big
e1ris. Some are hapd-sewed and were a. Choice for
sl.5o psir Sizes for smaller children q Q pair
some were So
Combination lot Ladies' Button Boots for O. so .
pair. You recognize some old favorites that were
$3.50 and e.
The Remnant Counter. for Ribbons, Embroideries,
Gloves, aewelry, Underwear. Leather Goods &c. each
morning receive the Remnants from the previous
days business The early caller gets first choice and
OF course, the best bargains
CONTINUED below)