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The Soldiers Rlsas to Employ an Attorney.

EDITOR NATIOSAL TRIRUNE: I want TO say
through your valuable paper that I am "a old,
broken down private. having served more than
three years in Kentucky regiment. i also
draw q small pension. My original pension
cost me q fee o. $2j since which I have had
enc increase. which cost me $40. Ny attorney
earned his money, and more too, in each case.
II will be impossible for applicants for pensions
20 employ competent attorneys for Tess. Every
man with ordinary intelligence is we'll aware
OF the fact that the best IS always the cheapest;
a poor article is dear at any price. Not % per
cent. Of the old soldiers are capable Of filing
MP an application either for increase or origi-
nal pension, while much less per cent would
be capable Of prosecuting claim, even if it had
been properly fled, while at least 50 per cent.
would be filched for any amount from 30 cents
up for every letter they had 10 have written or
affidavit they bad prepared.
The late Congress would have manifested
more true manhood if they had passed an act
directly against any more pensions being issued
or increases granted. To deprive q soldier Of
the privilege Of employing an attorney viii, in
four cases out Of five. deprive him Of pension
or an increase, no matter how just his claim
may be. Under the old law q claimant is not
compelled 10 employ an attorney, but may DO
so provided he so desires. Now for Congress TO
say we shall not have an attorney is Tevertng
back 20 the dark ages. We were not examined
on education When We VOiubtbered IN 1901, anu
now that we must eitGer all be pension law
yers" or have our claims rejected is an in
Justice TO every loyal soldier who went 10 the
front in defense of his country in 1861. Why
don't Congress declare US all fools and idiots,
erect large asylum, and sentence Us to solitary
confinement therein for the remainder Of our
natural lives2 If we are not capable Of know
| ing whether or not we want To employ an
attorney, we ought not TO be allowed to roam
at large. Every old soldier who carried q
musket or slept on rail-pile ought to raise
his voice in this matter. No other power on
earth has ever presumed to saCh an extent as
/ has the late gOsling Congress.
May the old soldier wherever found speak
| for his rights, is the wish Of one who realizes
that our number is fast fading out of sight, but
who knows we are yet strong enough to re-
buke any party that viii try to trample US in
| the dust. | shall expect to hear from other OF
/ the boys.-LITrLE KESEsAw, Ashland, Ky.
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John sherman anil Abraham Lincoln.

Senator Sherman also related an incident
wnich serves To- show the unconventional ways
of President Lincoln. " / first met Abraham
Lincoln" said hc, shortly after his election
% tie Presidency. A. the official head Of a
great new political party. that had won great
National victory at the polls President Lin
coin was the most prominent figure in America,
and will confess that bad considerable curl
0sty To- see Just how the great man looked. |
had fancied that the Presidency would invest
him with an air of solemn dignity, and when
AZ last. after Whiting in line for a half hour
fonnd myself face To face with him, l was sur
prised beyond measure to hear him say:
You look like q Western man. All.
thought couldn't be mistaken. They raise
pretty tall timber in tho West Stnnd up here
and let me see { you a. tall as | am. Now
then-baek TO back. liOw is ity" Aud before
could hardly understand what was going on,
was staudins hack . back with the great
ernancipatOr. s. hO lowered above me an inch or
more. aud who. aPpareutly. was greatly pleased
10 lind that he wss taller than /. ! That incl
dent comp.e etely shattered my ideas OF Presi-
dential diguily and eouyeutlonslity.
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The self-D .sirnst 0f Authors.

II is q curious fact that authors are often
unable O. gauge The real literary value II their
work Most writers particularly those Of
mediocre talents are apt 10 0vcr-osIimlte
their achievements. The great authors, how
ever. frequently appreciate 80 slightly the
value of ilelr productions that they are sub
iect 70 attacks Of intense depression from their
lack OF confidence n themselves IL Is known
that when Keats wrote his exquisite ode 10
q GrcCiau Urn" which be ssrbblcd ono sum
mer morning as be- was sitting ont Of doors. be
thought So little Of it thGt he tore il up into
small plercs and gave 90 90 the winds A
friend who saw has performance carefully
gathered the pieces together, and thus saved
0ue 0f the gems 81 literature.
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over into the canal ia - minutes by the united
efforts Of the Two gateSeepers. our own men,
and ourselves. For this piece Of work we paid
tEe enormous sum OF 10 cash,
just TEN CESTs.
On the canal the wind being fair. we made
excellent time. aud by 100 reached the foot Of
the rising ground, aud secured the boat for tie
time we were 10 stay. ] chose point long
way from the nearest village 10 avoid constant
bother with the inquisitlvc aud not too polite
natives. aud that oar men might have s0me-
thing TO DO 10 reach haven where they could
gamble, smoke aud carOuse, and that would
probably keep them away from the boat most
OF he iime by day, and get them back before
dark for the one thing Chinaman disliEes.
is TO 20 about in the country after uightfall.
IN anticipation of an afternoons hunt We
ate our luncheon ca route, So that when we
had securely tied up the boat we al once start
"a with our guns. The first hour we started
six golden phoasants and got fonr-three good,
long wing shots, aud one fair pot. tho bird
mol seeing John, who came up over ridge
aud blew his whole head OF az 30 PAGES.
With supper aud breakfast thus assured we
went on more leisnrcly. and often stopped 10
smoke and admire the mountain Yews-the
lofty peaks Of the snowy Valley Mountains ris-
ing across the river and towering up TO
SNOWY sUMMITs.
After about 10 miles of tramp we got back 10
the boat with 10 birds six in Johns bag and
four Ia mine. lie had the birds that flew 10 the
left and those that went 10 the right, but as
The wind blew toward Johns side most Of the
birds few has way. ] was anxious 20 get some
Tor skinnng, and had loaded with big shot
number two. This was evident upon an eX-
animal ION Of the birds. Two OF mine had been
killed by single number two shot. while some
Of John's had 70 and - holes in them. In one
case a single shot cut the spinal cord in the
neck. and IL was not till j was skinuing IL
that found out what had killed tho bird. As
8 result got all four Of my skins in good shape,
while John only got one good pelt.
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on arched ribs. which were fastened 10 tho
sides by being stuck in holes. 0n two forks
nj the top Of the roof, usually. lay tho mast and
lamboo.siattcd sail. the Oars-huge, clumsy
things. fully % feet long, and the three or
four boat hooks bamboo poles, with a hook and
straight spike of iron
A platform al each end was nsed by the
rower7 When we had ouly two. one pulled at
the bow and the other scuitcd aud steered.
Under The roof we generally hung hammocl.s,
aud had a table ana two or three Stools. Bed
ding was unnecessary, so that outside Of the
clothes being worn. the food, stores, guns,
ammunition, and loading tools, we had no
baggage.
always carried in my game-bag an extra
pair Of long WOODEN stockings for change
when ! got my feet wet drying my other pair
Ola my back as we went along
on THE EXCURSION
10 be described wa, clothed Ia a heavy blanket
shirt. a pair of knee brceches of corduroy,
long stockings, hunting shoes with spikes, a
soft gray ielt hat. and for the evenings aud
cool weather n corduroy coat with numerous
pnckets and game pockets inside. Ny pipe,
ts5acro, matches etc, were kept in tie pockets
of this coat. A belt Of canvas with LOOPS
carried my cartridges, while IA japanese dirk
hung 90 ihc belj behind.
NV companion on this trip VIII call John.
tG distinguish him from the other John Jack /,
who WIS usually my companion. but this time
could not go John was dressed 10 an old suit
of flannel "a straw hat, and carried al has be-
l0ugings iu ihc pockets Of loose blouse
We left the ship prepared for four days
trip. bat after wo started John informed me
that bis leave was for only three days; 50 we
made our plans 10 get back early the morning
of Feb -. We started at 10 a. IN. on the 18th,
aud with a strong tide In our favor passed
ttfr.urb tLp bFllue Of bOats over the East
Branch.
la an hour we found ourselves 10 miles up
tie river aud 40 the entrance 70 the canal
into which we went 10 reach the hills. As the
tide was not yet up, we hooked on the two
ropes and the boat WAS run up the incline aud
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ExP2rie2eeS
AdUQ3turQS
The MiShapS of a Shooting Trip in
North China.
By 7. DIX BoLLEs, U. s. II.
By 7. DIX BoLLEs, U. $. II.
IcorYEGHr. Is3l.l

He city Of Ning-pOo
lies upon three sides Of
a river; that is, the
river forks within the
city, SO that the central
portion is on she tongue
in the middle. and is
connected with the
other two portions by
bridges OF bu3ts. These
bridges consist of huge
pont,ons, anchored at
intervals Df - feet
apart, aud the roadway
laid on the tops and
aero. s tic water. These
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8IIWTF y HI'II If-IIit,I
"Why, Jennie, what is the mRtterI You
are crying"
Yes OhOO hoo"
'And J met your husband on the steps,
going out"
Ge-es, he's gone down 10 the club"
+" lie seemed angry"
/" lie was Iie-he-sWOre Ht me-"
"Nhy. how could Le@"
It's all-al my fault. I handled him
care.cssly. ] didn't know be was loaded
But he-he was, aud he-he went or"
The National tribune., 1891-07-16
Manifest Alteration.

First Convict (to his cell matel-An' yer
never chawed or drink in yer life 2
Second Convict tgloumily yl-Naw.
First COuvict-Aw, don't try any o yer tenn
porary insanity raekcts on me! / amt no
iurN man.
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An American Barbarism.


lord Cheapsides looked terribly depressed
when met him this morning
Yes; / had loaned him one of my clean
shirts before be discovered that it opened at
n hr. hrnE
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bridges are fally quarter Of a mile long. ana
ile rising aud falling tides rush through the
under spans with great velocity, AMI The bows
of the pouto0us send Of eddIcs which look
like young whirlppols
Ning.poo Is a city OF 100000 inhabitants, and,
as one Of the coast poris, ITS river is full of
Chinese iunks. large cargo boats. and small
passenger sliffs. Ten miles above the city the
high ground commences, and the hills abound
with game OF every description, making u a
perfect paradise for sportsmcn.
a weekly line OF steamers connects the city
with Shanghai and this is the only regular
outlet from the place During February Of
Is17 the vessel on which Twas stationed visited
Ming poo, aud having been there before, l
knew Of the
GOOD SHOOTING,
aud made two excursions. IL was on the second
OF these that the incidents occurred on which
this story is founded.
our method Of making one or these shooting
trips was simple, aud rs follows: fiat. r0omy
scow was engaged, with two men 10 pr0Pel IT,.
over the main portion was a bamboo mat roof,
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RUyNING FULL STRENGTH.


Here at the bridge our men met their water
loo, and after two attempts, each time being
swept back. they came 20 Us and said:
No goOde. mus wait. Bimeby water 60
out"
Not a bit of it; try again, said John. We
will help you"
SO pulling of our coats we took boat hooks
and slowly dragged the sCOW into the first
opening from the shore between tho pOntOons.
Inch by inch we advanced through, John "n
ono side aud ! on the other. We would stick
our sharp prong into the poutoOn and then
pushing. walk aft on cur own boat. When We
had gone little way the Chigaman would stick
in and follow suit.
Thus wo gained slowly until J. on my side,
had stuck my spike ia tho last hoding-placo
aud was standing near our bow. John was half
way aft one OF the Jhiusmcp opposite me with
his hook on the other side, We two having the
last possible hold and tile boat hall through.
In "A minute more we c0uld have edged of
and reached the shore below the bridge. but IN
that Minute the Chulman lost his hoid-the
boat swung little across. All the weight Oh
that side came on John. lie braced his back
against the archgd roof, the roof lifted from Its
place, aud roof, mast sail, poles ana john
DISAPPEARED OVER TIE SIDE
into tho river The boat turned across the
current aud in a twinkl!ng We were back above
the bridge.
Fortunately John fell on my side, the one
next the current which kept the mass Of
wTeckage close 10 the boat. Pcering into tho
darkness coud Just see faint white spot,
The National tribune., 1891-07-16
a Ennrth oI JnlY Lessnn.

"How was II that both principals were killed
in that lust French duelf"
''They fought with American tOy-pistols."
The National tribune., 1891-07-16
DONALD KENNEDY
Of R0l5uy, haSS,, says

kennedy's Medical Discovery cures
Horrid Old Sores, Deep Seated
Ulcers Of 40 years standing, In
ward Tumors, and every disease OF
the skin, except Thunder Humor,
and Cancer that has taken root.
Price $3.50. Sold by every Drug
gist in the u. s. and Canada.
The National tribune., 1891-07-16

WHNTEH The ADDRESSES Of s0ldtsr7 who home
5Fas - stelded less than f80 acres az anv time
Sfli niEpS' before june %. 1874. and madl
h0MESTEADS. J. Q F1ERSTsoEs 1zz5ys E5,o,,Do
zentou The Naricual TF1banA
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We reached tho river At IL. and slid down
the incline into IT. but il was evident TO all
that we had lost the best OF the tide. and il WAS
more than likely that we should encounter the
food tide before reaching the city.
SOnndiy bcrating the two fellows for their
having ocrasioncd this by their late return, we
made them get out the oars aud pull. At we
caught the incoming tile when we were a mile
above the bridge Of boats, but by keeping close
10 the bank we managed to get as far as the
bridge be fore IL was
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over into the canal in - minutes by the united
efforts Of the Two gatekeepers our own men,
and ourselves. For this piece Of work we paid
the enormous sum OF 10 cash,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-16
Tho Y. nj. @. A.

Tho Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion meeting yesterday was led by Mr..
Hannah, who spoke on the subject of
.sHalf-heartedness" in religion.
The meeting was open to both gentle
men and ladies, and very full attend
ance. Remarks were made by Rev. Mr..
Bridges, of the Presbyterian, and Rev.
Mr.. Mr.. Miller, Of the Lutheran church,
and by D. Is. Strouse.
at the close of the meeting Mr..
Bridges announced that as it was the
belief OF many of the Christian workers
of Salem that the Holy Spirit was
working in the hearts of many of it's
young people it had been decided to
hold union meetings every night in the
Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev.
Messrs. Miller, of the Lutheran, Hutch
inson, of the Methodist Church, and
himself, and by any others whom they
could get to assist.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-16
9 AL. EM NEWS.

usual advantages for manufacturing and
general business. No other town in
Virginia has ever equalled Salem's
record of progress for the last twelve
menths. The stage of experiment is
passed, and Salem is now firmly estab-
lished on q solid industrial basis.
The property of the Salem Improve
ment Company adjoins the old town and
is surrounded by the lands of other
streng companies. Being inside prop
crty, 1t will continue to increase in
value. The Norfolk and Western and
the Dummy Line to Roanoke run
stations on 1t. The streets have been
graded and the town system of water
works extended through 1t. On College
avenue, which has been we'll graded and
macadamized at cost of 80, 900, only
brick or stone buildings may be erected.
AT the foot OF this avenue stands the
fine new stone passenger station OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad, and
on it the Hotel Salem, costing $685.
600, exclusive Of the land or furniture,
is under roof, the Improvement Com
pany's bank and office building-5O by
80 feet, three stories-is nearly ready
for occupancy, and number Of large
business houses have been built and
others are in course Of erection.
This avenue is sure to become one
of the finest business thoroughfares
in Virginia.
Persons interested in locating plants.
or in making investments in Virginia,
should not fail to visit Salem. A
pamphlet of 80 pages, map and
further information will be furnished
by j. w. ALLEMONG, President,
Salem, Va
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-16
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

At meeting of the board Of directors
of the Salem Improvement Company,
held at the company's office Decem Der
3otb, 1891, the following order was pass
ed:
Resolved, That the president and
treasurer be authorized to receive stock
of the Salem Improvement Company at
$50 per share in full payment for all
lots as specified by number on price list
OF December 18th and 18th, 1890, and at
the prices named in said price list, re-
naming unsold, in any section east of
Delaware street and south of the line of
the Roanoke Street Railway Company.
provided that the right to purchase
under the above named terms shall be
availed of between the 18th of February
and the first OF April, 1891, and that a
copy of this resolution shall be mailed
to each stakeholder of record. S. d.
UNCOMMON, Secretary, feb1-eod
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-16
Southwest Virginia Mineral,
Timber, Farm and City Property
Agency.
Principal Office, Roanoke, Virginia

The undersigned have opened an Of
flee for the sale of mineral, timber and
farm land, and city property on commits
sion. They will develop mineral lands,
analyze ores, give instructions for de-
veloping on reasonable charge, sell
farm and timber lands. All mineral,
farm and timber lands listed with them
for sale will be extensively advertised
through agencies in the Northern States
and Europe. A record of all ores, their
analyses and location will be kept in
our Office for inspection of buyers.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-16
BREvITIl;S.

Prof. Graves. of Hollins, was here
yeSterday.
Miss BERTHE Martin, leaves to-day for
visit to friends in several Northern
cities. She will be joined at the depot
here by Mr. and Mrs. Phelps, of Pu-
laski, who will accompany her.
Rev. DR.. Tyree, is much improved.
Miss Mollie Logan has returned to
Salem.
Miss Bessie Wiley, of Salem, spent
Sunday in Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-16
SALEM ADVERTISEMENTS.
REMARKABLE GROWTH
Of Salem, "The Queen City Of
the Southwest" in One Wear.

The Salem Improvement Company,
the most successful organization of its
kind in Virginia, had its first sale of lots
December II, 1889. Since that time the
growth of Salem has been marvellous
About 400 houses have been built; ST.
00o,O spent in buildings and improve
ments; the population nearly doubled,
and the business Of the postoffice and
telegraph Office increased 500 per cent.
The iron furnace about to go into blast,
the factories in operation and actually
secured will employ several thousand
hands and insure the doubling of the
present population of 1000 in another
year. Among the industries recently
secured arc o rolling mill from Cincin-
natl, the Clean Speed Cart Works from
Olean, n. Y, and wire nail works from
Parkersburg, w. Va.
Negotiations are in progress for ad-
ditional plants to employ largo num-
Der of hands, and the land companies,
with an aggregate capital stock of
34,000,000, have voted liberal sums
for new industries. A wooden
mill (nearly completely that will
manufacture it's goods into cloth ing,
will employ large number of females.
The early extension of the Baltimore
and Ohio and the Roanoke and Southern
to Salem will make it an important rail-
way center, and hasten its growth into
large iron. steel and general manufac-
turing and commercial city. Salem and
Roanoke, now rapidly growing together,
are destined to be the great industrial
center of Virginia.
che proximity of tho great Flat TOP
coal fields, the oheapness of the famous
Pocahontas coal and coke, the abundant
supply of iron ore, timber, and other
raw materials, make Salem an advan-
tageous point for manufactures.
Salem is the most attractive town in
Virginia; and it may we'll BE proud of
tits SUI passingly beautiful location, its
Thealthful climate, its refined society, its
fne churches. it's excellent schools, and
OF r. anoke College. one of the leading
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-16
MINERALS A SPECIALITY

All persons having r.inaral, farm or
timber lands are requested to list them
with US for sale. The long experience
of our senior, Mr.. j. A. Daily, in mining
and sale of real estate warrant us in as.
surfing our patrons that their interests
will be properly guarded in the sale Of
their property, and all money coming
into their hands will be promptly paid
over. Owners may, If preferred, employ
their special agent or attorneys.
Persons, in sending descriptive list OF
property, are specially cautioned against
giving overdrawn descriptions, as it
lessons chances of sale. We also advise
against giving options on mineral
properties, they often interfere with
sales and lead to litigation.
We shall do legitimate commission
business.
Active, reliable agents wanted in
every county in Southwest Virginia.
All city property listed with US will
have prompt attention, and sold to best
advantage.
We have booked for sale list of i'm
proved and unimproved property, busi-
ness and dwelling houses in different
sections Of the city.
Persons wishing to buy or sell are
respectfully invited to call on us.
Office, Room 8, Moomaw Building,
Jefferson street.
Refer to First National Bank of Roa
noke, Virginia.
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-03-16
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Methodist Ministers Fill Salem
Pulpitss
The ROANOKE T1MSs BUREAU,
HOTEL LUCERSfE, SALEM, VA,

hoiEL huCEit&E, SALEM, VA.
At the Presbyterian church, yester-
day, Rev. David Bush preached from
the text found in I'd u 18th, 18th and 18th
verses of the frat chapter of John:
'And Of his fullnSss have all we re.
ceived, and grace fdr grace.
For the law wag given by Moses. but
grace and truthsNesne by Jesus Christ.
the S6iy begotten SON which is in the
,bosSm Of the father, Ne hath declared
The subject of the Speaker was the
gfullness of Christ, and The went on to
speak 1..o Of the tullness on His love and
call that we have; every blessing we
enjoy" the speaker said, siSomes from
Christ in whom is all fullnesS."
Mr.. Bush brought out the fhct that no
man, either in this world or in eternity,
can ever see the face Of God. but can
only see God as he is revealed through
Christ.
THE METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev. DR.. Gardner occupied the pulpit
of the Methodist Church yesterday
morning and preached to large con-
gregation from the text: "For when
God made promise to Abraham, because
he could swear by no greater, he swore
by himself" Hebrews, GLIB.
DR.. Gardener is rather striking in his
appearance, and while ''the snow that
never melts'' has crowned his head, still
by the fiery flash from his eyes, the ami
nation of his gestures, and the earnest
ness of his speech, he shows that his
powers of body and mind have suffered
10 dimminution in the fifty or sixty
years of his life, but have only served
y to make him, with the experience they
have brought, ''a shock of corn fully
ripe" DIR. Gardner has proven himself
useful man in helping to direct the
affairs of the conference. He has a
positiveism and vim in his speech that
never fails to carry conviction.
Church Notes.
Rev. DIR. James, OF Allegheny Insti-
tute, preached at the Baptist Church
yesterday morning, his subject being
Faith" On next Wednesday evening
DIR. James will baptize four of the con-
verts of the recent revival conducted by
Rev. Mr.. AGREE.
Rev. Mr.. Hamill preached at the Pres
byterian church last night.