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The National tribune., 1891-01-08

IF it be possible to awaken the people of
New York to their duty of appropriately
marking the last resting place of Gen. Grant,
Comrade Floyd Clarkson, Department Com
mander of New York, will do it. He has
issued a stirring appeal to the people of New
York, Brooklyn and vicinity to redeem the
city's credit in the matter, and last Monday
he sent 20 capable comrades to canvass
districts appOrtiOned to them for funds. In
his appeal Col. Clarkson says that the mem
bers of the Grand Army of the Republic " are
extremely desirous that our State and city
shall remove any existing doubt as to the
affectionate appreciation of the character and
services of Gen. Grant by the people and of
theirdetermination Of now erecting and COM
pleting the magnificent memorial approved
By the association, and thereby insure that
the remains of Gen. Grant shall forever abide
where they now rest"
The National tribune., 1891-01-08
TAnLE OF PENsIoN nArrs.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has published
new table Of pension rates, cmbodyiag all
The cnnnges and additions made by recent
laws ii Is printed on heavy paper, and
viii b sent 10 any address on receipt Of Is
cents Address
.llE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington ID. C.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

THE growth of popular rights in this
country is well illustrated by the discovery
that Mr.. Russell, the GOvernOr-eIect of Mas
sachusetts, was disqualified for the Office
because he did not possess "real estate
valued at E1,OOO," which the ancient Con-
stitution Of the Commonwealth prescribes
The disqualification was promptly removed
by Mrs Russell transferring to her husband
the title to the house in which they lived,
and which is valued at $4,000. People do
not remember that manhood suffrage -
and manhood eligibility to Office are of very
recent growth in this country. Our fathers
were very sure that no man could be prop
erly intrusted with vote or an Office unless
he was property-holder At the forma-
tion of the Government most if not all OF
the States required property-holding quail
fications for voters, and the removal of these
was slow. Ben Franklin's shrewd wit
laughed away the property qualification in
Pennsylvania.
Suppose" said he, "the required qualif-
cation is 800, and the voter has it invested
in jackass. This year the jackass is alive
and the man votes. Next year the jackass
dies and the man loses his vote. Now,
which really vOted-the jackass or the
man?n
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

THE National Guard Of Nebraska is likely
10 have a taste Of active service against the
Indin AS il is largely made up Of sons Of
veteran and las many veterans Of lne war
record among lie officers, il will do itself
and tie State credit if il should be called
into acilon.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

THE wages of sin is death-in the long
run, but before that inevitable end appears
they may take the form of a round sum oi
substantial dollars. Which is to say that
John L. Sullivan, slugger and generally
eminent brute, is now making 81, 500 night
by showing his hulking form on the stage
and repeating few lines. That is, he get:
every day about as much as would pay
the average annual salaries of three hard.
working, muchenduring preachers. In
time John will go to perdition over a very
rocky road, but he seems to be getting 0
very fair share of the good things that
should fall into the laps of infinitely more
deserving people.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

THE comrades of the State OF Washing
ton, through Comrade w. F. Allender, in
terogaied the Republican and Democratic
candidates for Congress as to whether they
favored: l. a Service Pension. 3 Pensions
in any form. 3. Making up the difference
between the deprecated currency received
in pay by soldiers and gold. Representative
Wilson Republican,, who was reelected,
answered:
SPOKANE FALLS. Oct. II. 1890.
w. II. ALLESDER ESQ, Wateryille, Wash
DEAR SIR: Your letter addressed TO Hon. John
L. Wilson Rt Washington, d. C., and forwarded
from that place to this city, reached here after Mr.
Wilson had left for the Sound and for that reason
a direct answer from him within the time yet re-
manning before election Is impossible. As one
closely related TO him. however may say that
Mr.. Wilson has never yet given a vote against the
soldiers Of the Union and that he WILL In tho
last session Of the present Congress he voted for tho
pension bill which is the law Of the land: and,
without attempting to answer your question ia de-
tail because Of lack OF sufficient information as
10 their significance, can say TO you with perfect
confidence that the son Of a soldier aud Republi-
can drawing the inspiration Of his political beliefs
from the teachings Of Max Morton Harrison and
the illustTious Lincoln, viii not forget the duty
this Nation owes TO those who established her
unity and supremacy.
Very truly. yours. HENRY WILSON.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

il FrHE American capitalists don't get pos
session ol Mexico the English viii. Last
year Lugish companies began business in
our s.~.a Republic with an aggregate capi-
tal OF 100000, while 81 American coInpa-
mics started in with an aggregate capital Of
fl6s 30 600. We are going to have 10
hus, or trade there.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

THaEE seems 10 be plenty Of money in
The country, but ii is not in the hands Of tic
right men. The pension disbursements,
however always put the money in the right
hands.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

THE pension-liars are not at All smart. II
they were they would miugle enough truth
with ,heir screcds to make them at least
seem plausible.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

IT is believed that an average Of 80 fools
who would be scoundrels 70 TO New York
every week to purchase green goods" and
depart from there minus handsome sums Of
cash. il is said that no law can protect
fools, aud il becomes question whether any
law should project one who wants 10 be a
rascal.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

As a rule the changes in the language have
all been improvements, in spite Of the walls Of
many writers, who complain that we are wan
dering away from the standard Of good Eng
lish. Words that have become obsolete have,
as q rule, deserved to be dropt, and better
ones have taken their places. But there are
many exceptions TO this sweeping rule, and
also to that regarding changes in pronuncia-
tiOn. One thing in particular that strikes me
at this moment is the common pronunciation Of
heard. / much prefer the Old-fashioned pro-
nunciation of hear-ed, only found now among
the ignorant mOuntaineers in the South.
There is no reason whatever for giving the past
preterite Of hear its present sound, so different
from all tho rest Of its class. We say feared,
endeared, appeared, sheared, neared, reared,
ETC.; why not heared This was 50 in the past,
as we can discover by studying the rhymes
written 100 years ago or more. For example,
in charming little poem entitled The Fair
Thief" written by the Earl Of Egremont, in
Queen Anue's reign, occurs this rhyme:
She sung-amazed the Sirens heard.
And, to assert their voice. appeared.
Another word is afraid / think afeard Ia
very much better English. Shakspere used
the word, aud it comes down to us straight
from its Anglo-Saxon root-Gfered Afraid
was originally an afTectation, used by the
courtiers 20 distinguish their speech from that
Of the common herd.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

Hare yOu done your duty in getting one more
subscriber for 7IiE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
You should do this, JOra is tie best l0dy 10 help
g0aF comrades.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

THEsympathies ofthousands Unmarried white
men go out to poor old Red Cloud, whose wife
has compelled him to go on the war path in
stead Of following the more congenial occupa-
tion Of loafng around a warm stove in the
Agency store and talking Indian politics.
Somehow, even where the Woman Suffrage
movement has made no progress, the women
manage to run things pretty much their own
way.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

DansviHs Breeze: With the close Of the year
you have cipher lost and figure 1.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

PittsBarg Dispatch: Statesmen ar the only
people who are permitted to pass bad bills.
The National tribune., 1891-01-08

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The Press., 1891-03-26
UNCLE EPHRAIM.

My Uncle Ephraim was man who did not And yet, why he succeeded so never could explain; By nature he was not endowed with wit to a degree, But folks allowed there nowhere lived bet ter man than he; He started poor, but soon got rich he went to congress then, And held that post of honor long against much brainier men. He never made a famous spee~h nor did th1ng of note, And yet the praise of Uncle Eph welled up from every throat. I recollect I never heard him say bitter word, He never carried to and fro unpleasant things he heard: He always doffed his hat and spoke to every one he knew, He tipped to poor and rich alike genial F'howdy-do He kissed the babies, praised their looks, and said, ''That child will grow To be Daniel Webster or our president, I know!" His voice was so mellifuous, his smie so full of mirth, That folks declared he was the best and smart est man on earth. Now, father was smart man, and yet he never won Such wealth and fame as Uncle Eph, the deestrik's favorite son; He had convictions" and he was not loath to speak his mind He went his way and said his s as he might
 be inclined; Yes, he was brainy; yet his life was hardly a
  He was too honest and too smart for this vain
 world, guess. At any rate, wondered he was unsuccessful when My Uncle Eph duller man, was so revered
 of men. When Uncle Eph was dying he called me to his bed, And in tone of confidence inviolate he said :: ''Dear Willyum. ere seek repose in wonder
 blissful sphere, I fain would breathe a secret in your adoles- cent ear; Strive not to hew your way through life-it really doesn't pay; Be sure the salve of fattery soaps all you do and say Herein the only royal road to fame and for tune lies; Put not your trust in vinegar molasses catches fiies.n.
The Press., 1891-03-26
TERRY ISLAND.

A short distance north of the Consoli- dated railroad bridge, at Warehouse Point station, IS located a small island called "Terry Island.'' It derived it's name from MT. D. w. o. Terry, part owner and the sole resident (with his small family of this picturesque spot of land, located in he center of the Connecticut river Mr. Terry will be recalled by scores of people in the surrounding towns. He was form erly farmer in Windsor Locks. He is a firm believer in the Second Advent faith, and is willing to devote his time and mon- ey to advocacy of the cause. He became somewhat reduced financially about twenty years ago, and at that time he gathered up what he had left and moved to this island. Since then he has been annually paying his taxes to the town~of Enfield. For the past year he has contributed to the towns of Enfield and Suffield, for what reason is best known to himself {; but MT. Terry | is a generous gentleman, and he gave lib eralIy to the camp meeting of the Second 1 Advent believers. on this island more than | fifteen years ago.
 At that time Mir. Terry was fortunate with his crops, and the harvest was boun- tlful. He was also favored with large t1ocks of fat turkeys, chickens and possibly ducks. The camp-meeting gathered there after the harvest, the day for the ascension being set. They were devout in their de- votions, and sincere in their preparation for eternal happiness. The appointed time came and they still remained. It was dis covered they had made an error 1n com putting time, and the ascension was post
 poned several days In the meantime the l turkeys were getting scarce the chickens could be readily counted on the fingers of one hand, and the remaining ducks took to | the river to preserve themselves. The turkeys and chickens gone, the proceeds of the harvest ended, the ducks bey oDd their reach, and the weather crisp and frosty, the day of ascension was indefinite ly postponed. There had been an error in the computation. The good people of this belief dispersed to their several homes, after vote of thanks to generous MT. Ter ry. He still resides on this island, and besides tilling his productive farm, he is blessed with an income of stated salary annually from the Windsor Locks Canal Company, whereby this corporation is not compelled to bridge their property at the island. MT. Terry is quite deaf and aged, and IS always accompanied by his ear trumpet, as he transports himself in a small boat to the foot of the canal bank, thence by toe-path to Windsor Locks, his only route to communication with the world. It is quite certain that he is very sincere in his religious belief, whether there is any error in it or not.-E. ", Lindsey, I9a Hartford Tunes.
The Press., 1891-03-26

The present promise is for a bright Easter. And this means many needed things to every body that marks the glad time by some special attention to dress. Why tell of details when you know the unspoken thought of your wants is echoed here; or better, perhaps, your wish is the echo of what you already know is here?
 Inconsistent! Yes, we are; and here are a few details that we must print, and you-well, ought to read.
 Millinery. What a show is here provided for the gentler sex!
 What to choose from the al- most unlimited quantity of mill linery gems, over each of which one fingers to note the exquisite work of woman's dainty fingers, is perplexing question. What a world of wisdom it takes to buy a becoming bonnet! Second floor; No. ? car.
 Of gloves, let us say we have all we really care for. There isn't a wanted glove of any sort that we do not satisfy, unless it be of certain coarse grades we have dropped out of them.
 We should like nothing bet ter than to send a primer on gloves to all who write for it. Sent free.
 South store.
 The array of plain dress fabrics here is something ex- traordinary!
 Fine Cashmeres begin at 50 cents for 39 inch, at which price nearly sixty colors can be got. At 75 cents and a dollar, 39 and 46 inches wide, the colors num- Der perhaps more than score. Then comes Henrietta at 75 cents and ST of the same widths and as many colors. In Serges at so cents, 39 inches wide, there are as many as fifty; at 62h cents, 4o-inch, not more than a dozen; at 87K cents, 46-inch, twice that number.
 Such resources as these keep up the stream of our trade.
 FORBES & WALLACE,
 Springfield.
The Press., 1891-03-26
Ayers Sarsaparilla

"For several years, in the spring months, I used to be troubled with drowsy, tired feeling, and dull pain in the small of my back, so bad, at times, as to prevent my being able to walk, the least sudden motion causing me severe distress. Frequently, boils and rashes would break out on various parts of the body. By the advice of friends and my family physician, I began the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla and continued it till the poison in my blood was thoroughly eradica- tcd.'-L. W. English, Montgomery City, Mo.
 My system was all run down; my skin rough and of yellowish hue. tried various remedies, and while some of them gave me temporary relief, none of them did any per- manent good. At last began to take Ayers Sarsaparilla, continuing it exclusive ly for considerable time, and am pleased to say that it completely
The Press., 1891-03-26

Soon we shall be eating Mckinley su- gar, and we shall enjoy it the more be- cause 1t will cost us two cents pound less than we have been in the habit of pay- ing. From the first of April forward the price of the article which figures more conspicuously than any other Tn the gro cery bills of the average householder will be lowered two cents in the pound. Fam lilies will save enough in their sugar bills in few weeks to keep themselves in pearl buttons and tin pails the rest of their lives Even the smallest child will realize the benefit of the change in an unexpected but most grateful thickening of the coating of molasses upon his slice of bread.
 These are the days when the prudent householder is allowing his sugar to run low, and the retail grocer is giving his or ders for fresh supplies on the smallest pos- sible scale, because the new rates will take effect promptly on the first of April. Or ders for April delivery at the new rates are being taken now, and the promise is of trade for that month so enormous as to greatly tax transportation facilities at the chief distributing points. The tax hereto fore on the raw sugar from which the re-
 fined sugars are made has been from 24 to to 2a cents per pound. This has been paid, first by the refners, and ultimately by the consumer. This tax the Mckinley law wipes out altogether. The duty on refined sugars has been to 33 cents per pound. This duty the Mckinley law re- duces to cent pound. Moreover, by a wise provision of this same Mckinley law, sugar is allowed to be imported, refined and stored in bond until April l without the payment of duties, and will be released on that date at the new rates. The re- fineries began work on bonded sugar some days ago, and will push it with great activ. ity during this month, in order to be able to meet the great demand on the first of April. The result will be that consumers will begin to have the benefit of the new rates as soon as the law takes effect, in. stead of having to wait for old stocks to be cleared up.
 53 Premiums given away to every person using Sa- vena: See pamphlet n each package Savena. Sold hY all orncara
The Press., 1891-03-26

It is not the extremes of heat and cold so much as the sudden changes of temperature that cause certain climates to be unhealthful. When, however, the system is invigorated with Ayers Sarsaparilla, these changes are rarely attended with injurious results.
The Press., 1891-03-26

A VALUABLE DIsoovERY.-Dr. Brown Sequard's elixir of youth may be important discovery, but every one knows that Dr. Franklin Miles New Heart with heart disease NEW LEASE OF LIFE. Druggists who can observe it's effects or many toners every
 where speak very highly Of it. MT. John Weaver, of Miles, New CHre and have received many good re- ports." o. Monroe, of Dunkirk N. r., reports large given satisfaction" Sold and guaranteed by W. D..
The Press., 1891-03-26

Waiter Cooking in on noisy card party in hotel bedroom)-Pve been sent to ask you to make less noise, gentlemen. The gentle man in the next room says he can't read.
 Host of the party him he ought to be ashamed of himself. Why, I could read when was five years old. "
The Press., 1891-03-26
DoN'T GIVE Up

The use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. One bottle may not cure "right off'' complaint of years; persist until a cure is effected. As 8 general rule, improvement follows shortly after beginning the use of this medicine. With many people, the effect is immediately noticeable; but some constitutions are less susceptible to medicinal influences than others. and the curative process may, there- fore, in such cases, be less prompt. Perse- yerance in using this remedy is sure of it's reward at last. Sooner or later, the most stubborn blood diseases yield to
The Press., 1891-03-26

HARM FOR SALE.-One-half mile I from East Wilmington post office, one mile from church. and one mile from Daleville wooen mill.
 45 acres will keep 20 head of cattle good house and istjsm Iai v GEO. B. fffERsoN, West Wilmington
The Press., 1891-03-26

A FULL LINE of Rubber Goods "A such as Syringes, H 0t Water Bottles, Rubber Bath Mittems, A and Brush es and Tooth Brushes, Rubber Cloth, New Bottle Etximgs HEALDsS.
The Press., 1891-03-26

PURTON'S Silk Tissue Toilet D Paper, 1Oc., At HEALDsS.
The Press., 1891-03-26

world for cus bruises sores ulcers, salt rheum, f letter, chapped hands, chilblans, corns, and all skin eruptlone, and positively piles, or pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect sat-
 sfacton money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. or sale by E. K Taft.
The Press., 1891-03-26

53 Premiums given away to every person using Sa- vena: See pamphlet n each package Savena Sold hY all prOcara
The Press., 1891-03-26

THE best assortment of Violin, Banjo and x Guitar Strings in town, silk, wire or gut
 AT HEAIDS
The Press., 1891-03-26

Judy-s'Do you link you love me, Den his 2''
 Dennis way, now, darlint, av coorse oi do.n
 Judy y-ssHow do ye know it, Dinnis ?''
 Dennis-nBy the way oi appreciate yer prisince when oi'm away from ye."
The Press., 1891-03-26
pHENY'O CAFFEINE,
 At HEALD.S.

Gives SPEEDY and SURE RELIEF for sick and nervous headache.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-05-16

offer was made of s1,oO0,ooO for one
saloon he would put it under foot.
"The sentiment of the people of Min
neapolis in opposition to any extension
of the patrol limits' was the subject
given to John Day Smith and Fred G..
Pillsbury, but neither of the gentlemen
were present. Rev Marion ID. Shutter
was to speak on Acknowledgements to
the members of the house and senate
from Hennepin county who opposed and
voted against the Smith patrol limits ex-
tension bill, !" but was forced to send a
letter stating that he was obliged TO be
in st. Paul during the evening,
EX-(Iov. McGiil had for subject
Acknowledgements to the senators
from the state, outside of Hennepin
county. whose votes finally defeated the
patrol limits extension BILL" He said
when he was occupying the executive
chair of the state the patrol limits bill
n this city came to him for ap-
proval. He thought at the time that
the bill was one of the best
idea that had ever been conceived for
the regulation Of the liquor traffic in
large cities. He was not certain who
prepared the bill, but had heard it was
George A. Pillsbury. If so, Mr.. Pills
bury should have crown.
Capt. Judson, n. Cross, eX-city at
torney, came armed with bound vol
ume. and with full history of the
liquor business in this city for a dozen
years past, at his tongues tip. He gave
a brief history of the patrol limits, and
how it came to be made. Great thanks
were due, he said, to Mayor Winston
tor his private assistance in fighting the
bill.
President Northrup spoke on the sub
Ject: THE maintenance of the patrol
limits is not question of party politics
but a regulation approved by the people.
and one to be maintained regardless of
party nnliticS' ;,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-05-16
LOOKS SHADY.
An Alleged Daughter of Gov.
Marcy Asks Aid in Chicaoo.

CHICAGO, May ia woman giving
her name as Mrs. George E. Bond, and
claiming to be the eldest daughter of
eX-Gov. Marcy, of New York. is in this
city seeking transportation to her New
York home. She is middle-aged
woman, and has evidently been hand
some. though years of poverty and ir-
regular life leave their marks. II am
the daughter of Gov. Marcy" she said,
land though none of you may believe
me, | was once New York society
belle, petted and admired by all. Some
time after my fathers death in 1859 I
married printer by the name of Bond,
and my relatives cast me out and re-
fused to have anything to do with me-"
She says she lived in Colorado, where her
husband deserted her and she came to
Chicago in search of him. 81 find that
he is dead and buried here" she said,
land if can get to New York l think l
can find employment" She preferred
her request to the county agent to-day.
Fer story was somewhat rambling, and
she refused to give the addresses of
friends whom she said she had in New
York. This cast suspicion on her story
and assistance was refused her.
New YORK, May ia dispatch from
Chicago says thata woman representing
herself to be the daughter of ex-Gov.
Marcy, of this state, has applied to the
mayor of Chicago for pecuniary as
sistance. John Knower, who is a
brother of Mrs. Marcy, the wife of the
late ex-governor, was seen at his home,
No. West Thirty-first street, by re-
porter and asked if the story had any
foundation. Mr.. Knower denied it en-
tirely. Mr.. Marcy had only one daugh-
ter, and she died some years ago in
EurOne