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Farmer Smith for Governor.

At the Republican State Convention. held ar
Topeka. Kan. On Friday. July i, A. w. Smith,
the farmer-soldier candidate, was nominated
for Governor, L. L. Moore for Lieutenant. Gov
ernor, w. c. Edwards for Secretary of State, b.
X. Bruce "a cOlored man, nephew of ex Senator
Bruce, of Mississippi for Auditor of State, and
j. b. Lynch, locomotive engineer, for Treas
urer of State.
A. w. Smith was born in Oxford County. Me-
In 1913. He was given a common school edu-
cation, and at the age of 10 entered the Ma.
tons service. In 1863 he was taken prisoner.
was confined at Andersonville until April. 1865.
when he was paroled, and in June mustered
out OF the service. In the Fall of the same wear
he entered the iron regions of Pennsylvania,
and obtained work at the Cambria Mills as a
common laborer, but he was soon made FORE
man. He continued there several years, when
he moved West and settled on farm in Nc
Pherson Co., Kan, entering politics. He soon
became recognized, and was elected to the
Legislature five times. The last time he served
in this body-the Winter of lSS7-he was
elected Speaker. The distinction brought him
into prominence as candinate for Governor
four years ago. He was beaten for the nomina-
ton by Lyman U. Humphrey, the present Gov
ernor. Dir. Smith was actively engaged in
farming until his election to the Speakership
He is at the head of the State Beard of Agri-
culture and the State Worlds Fair Bureau.
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The ignorance among such large proper
ton of English regarding America has become
proverbial Not to mention the rural popula-
ton, to whom the County is the world. the
business classes are frequently wholly ignorant
Its vastness cannot be readily comprehended
in Europe. where there are so many petty
States. Yet people are not to be blamed so
much, after all. Geography is a difficult thing
TO learn from map. Even an educated per-
his previous ideas and suggestions.
The great educator of the future will be the
Worlds Fair at Chicago. There will be such
an influx of English to that Exposition as has
never been seen. Cheap trips are being organ
lied. Many are foregoing their annual holt
day in order to have double vacation next
year. Everybody is expecting something great
and wonderful, and they will not be disap-
pointed n 0. WINTER.
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use the objective for the nominatiye, and vice
versa; use "he" for neutral objects, and pro-
nounce IS" like "z." In addition there are
numerous local expressions heard nowhere
else. Many of the words are claimed to be al
most pure Saxon, from which English is de-
rived. The Devonshire speech is softer and
odd in pronunciation. Genuine Cornish speech
is said to be very difficult to understand.
A part of Somersetshire near the seacoast IS
very FAT and below the tide-level of the sea,
from which it is protected by barriers. line
soil is very swampy. and numerous peat boys
occur. This is curious fuel, and resembles
the dried roots of grasses 1t is cut ana dried,
and is then ready for use. To hear some one
ask for "ha perth peat is rather amusing;
yet for that sum, equal to a cent, quite an arm
full can be obtained.
For scenery this portion of England is the
most attractive, with the exception OF the Lake
District of the North. The greater part OF Som
ersetshire consists of hills, with fertile valleys
between. The land becomes rougher through
DevOnShire, until it ends in the preclpltouS
bluff named Lands End.
Devonshire or Leafy Devon" is the favor
ite 1t is likewise called the Garden of Eng
land" because OF its luXuriant vegetation.
Every nook is filled with bush and every
wall is covered with a vine wherever permitted
TO grow. The roads and rivers are frequently
almost arched over by the overhangIng
DIauCN6S. OdhSt Gins, DeeCDeS, anu aiO
the principal trees, and many of them are tall,
majestic specimens of their kind. Some of the
peaks, or tors" are quite high and one dis
trict, 20 miles square, called the Dartmoor, is as
bleak and unnviting as one would care to see.
The rivers Exc aud Dart have a national repu-
tation for beauty. Neither are large streams,
but they wind around among the hills in very
picturesque style.
The principal occupations are dairy-farmins
and ci0er-ma ing The buftpr. and esueCiaily
"clotted cream" has great reputation. Cider
IS made by a peculiar process The apples are
heaped up until they have begun to rot well,
and are then pressed and put through one or
two other processes. The finished product
would hardly receive the sanction of a temper
ance convention.
The people of these two Counties are genuine
SaXons-tall, light-haired and blue-eyed. To
use an old expression, they are cOmely and fair
to look upon
In no part of England have / noticed such a
large excess of women over men. They seem
TO be IN the proportion of several to one poor
man. The factories are for the manufacture OF
cloths, gloves, laoes, collars, ETC., in which fe-
male labor is generally employed. Doubtless
that partly accounts for the disproportion of
the sexes.
Cornwall, the extreme western shire, is pecu-
liar County. 1t has peculiar habits, remains OF
a language of its own, and the occupations of the
people are different. In shape it is almost like
a horn. Its appearance is bleak and barren
enough compared with the adjoining district.
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CHAT WITH CONTRIBUTORS.

Hal Hazard, Violet and stocles have come
Let the good work go on.-We were pleased
to receive long letter from Asian recently,
in which he expressed his intention of return
ing to the fold within short time. This is
good news, as the Dom can lily afford to lose
such as he. And, by the way, where are Maud
Lynn and Charlie Davis and Atlas and Prim-
rose and the rest of the Gree Circers? We
haven't heard from any of them for ages.
Wake up!-A glance at the list of prize
winners above will show that New York makes
a clean sweep, taking everything in sight
With the approach of the heated term our
sOlvers' list takes tumble.-The last issue
Of the Police Gazette contains picture of Adonis
with the following comment: Elsewhere we
present portrait of Herman E. /. Boyer sport
ing editor of the Newark, N j., Eyeuin0 NeDs
and Sunday Standard Mr.. Boyer is we'll posted
on matters pertaining to sports and sport
ing, and has legion of followers. He is a
shrewd newspaper man and clever writer"
We are pleased to note the success of our
brother puzzler. and extend congratulations.
The first syllable of No. $50 is partly pho
netic. No. 523 is presented merely as Curl
osIty, six words of the seven having tags
affixed. The central word of the two diamonds
by J. L. W. is not found in any reference book,
but the name is one of such Importance that We
overlook that fact.-R. O. Chester and wife
left Washington on Saturday, the I'd inst, for
his old home, Rochester, n. Y, where they
will reside with his parents.-We are in
debtod to Barnyard for the above list of officers
elected at the Convention. In selecting Wash
ington as the next place of meeting the League
has done rightly, rs our city has not had a
Convention since July 4, 1885, and justly de-
A fun Of ba
viii be given next week.
7-7-92 EUGENE
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the Southern States than the comfortable resi-.
dences Of Northern farmers The people are
sociable and hospitable, yet rather clannish-
that is, they are proud Of position. One would
hardly expect TO find quite so much class spirit
among the middle classes; yet society exists
here in regularly graduated steps, from the
vRgabond TO the royal family.
The people live plainly. They do not sit
down to. such banquets Tor dinners as the
AmericaSs consider necessary. Probably the
same absence of spices, pastries, etc, may
account for some of the fresh complications
which are so common.
The great day of the week is market.day.
Then every one jumps into some species of the
genus dog-ca and HE themselves away to
the neighboring town-neyer neglecting to
take along whatever marketable article is
available. The women are very adept at bar
gaining, and appear TO enjoy doing business
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Yet. notwithstanding all this, it has proven a
great source of wealth. Many times have the
warning kings had reason to thank providence
for the great supplies of tin snd copper to be
found amongst the hard, unyielding granite
rocks. Silver also was formerly found in con-
siderable quantities, but these supplies have
been pretty well exhausted.
Tin occurs in lodes varying in width from an
inch to several yards. These are found be-
tween the granite rocks Copper ore is also
very abundant in the same rocks. Some Of
these mines are very deep and run out under
the sea. The miners can hear the rumble Of
the waves overhead. The mines are something
like those for obtaining coal.
Agriculture is not carried on to great ex-
ter In some parts, however the climate is
N 4 that some tropical plants will flourish.
n ,where in England is there such an amount
Of lingering superstition as among the Cornish
and Devon people. They still believe in COB
Inns, fairies and other weird and fantastic
creatures. The seventh sons of seventh SONS
are supposed to possess supernatural power, and
cure ills and spells by various methods
The coast is one dreaded by mariners. Ire
mendous storms sometimes occur, and naviga-
ton is rather perilous because of the reefs and
rocks. A circle of lighthouses surround Corn
wall, which furnishes great protection.
The home life of the country people is very
interesting. Washington Irving has told how
he delighted TO wander through the country,
visiting the villages and churches, and be en-
tertained at the Hayside taverns. ] do not
think that the change is so great but that old
England might be recognized in the new.
The buildings have survived the century, and
the people are fac-simile editions of their pred
ecessors
Yeomen are class of independent small
land owners, while the farmers are usually ten
ants. The number Of the former is very small.
The condition Of the latter depends greatly on
the character Of the landlord, or master" as
he is called. They do not work SO hard as
Americans. Probably there is not the same in.
centive on this side
The homes are generally plainly furnished.
They resemble more the uncarpeted homes OF
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Work of the Pension Office,

During the week ending June %, 1884
claims were received, of which 153 were origi-
nal invalid. 253 widows, bounty land, Ia
navy, IS old war, 1876 accrued, S41 applica.
tions for increase, and 46l applications for in
crease under act June %, $780, act of June 81,
$780, 1,643 original invalid, 800 widows.
Number of claims receivedto date under act
of June 81, 1880, S07.9l9; claims disposed of to
date under said act 432,9 18.
Number of rejected claims reopened 2s2.
The names and postofice addresses of 4,I36
comrades were furnished for the use of claim
ants. There were S5,054 pieces of mail matter
received; 1,043 letters and blanks sent out
Number of cases detailed to Special Exam
liners, 292; reports and cases from Special Ex-
aminers, 319; cases on hand for special exami-
nation, $685.
Report of certificates issued: Original, 1896;
increase, 1,464; duplicate, II; accrued, Sc !;
total, sos. Total number of claims pending,
S22 O6l
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INDIANA REPUBLICANS.
Gov. Chase, the Soldier Candidate, Chosel
for Standard Bearer.

Gov. Chase, the Soldier Candidate, Chosen
for Standard Bearer.
The Republican State Convention of Indiana
met at Fort Wayne on Tuesday, June g, and
was large and harmonious affair. Two ses-
sions were held and the business was transacted
without hitch. The following ticket was
nominated:
For Governor-Ira ]. Chase.
For Lieutenant Governor-Theodore p.
Shockney, of Randolph County.
For Secretary of State-Aaron Jones' of st.
Joseph.
For Auditor of state-John W. Coons, of
Marion.
For Treasurer of State-Fred. J. Echols, of
Vanderburg.
For Attorney General. D. Ferret, of La
Grange.
For Reporter of the Supreme Court-George
H. Haywood. of Tippecsnoe.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
James III. Henry, of Morgan.
For State Statistician-S. ]. Thompson of
Shelby.
For Judges of the Supreme Court-John d.
Miller Byron K. Elliott, and X. w. Mcbride,
the present incumbcnts.
For Judges of the Appellate Court-A. G.
Gavin, of Monroe; John K. Thompson. OF Dear
born; James b. Black, of Marion; 81. S. Rob-
inson, of Wayne, and Il. w. Crumpacker, the
present incumbents.
The platform, which is long and almost en-
tircly devoted to State issues opens as follows:
1.-The Republicans of Indiana hereby approve
the declaration adopted by the Republican Ma
tional Convention at Minneapolis. AS citizens
OF Indiana we congratulate the people of the
| State upon the nomination for President Of the
| United States of our fellow-citzen, BENJAMIN
| Harrison. The Administration Of the National
| Government under his leadership has been
| marked by such wisdom and patriotism AS to
| impress the whole country and give abundant
| assurance that its continuance will add luster
| to the American name and increase the comfort
! OF the American home We commend the cam
didates of the Republican party of the Nation as
eminently worthy of the suffrage of an intelli
| gent and patriotic people"
The following are the two closing sections of
| the platform:
"The people Of Indiana cherish the memory
of Alvin P. Hovey. He was native of this
State, and, with only such opportunities az
| were open to ALL arose to high position in
| the State and Nation, and distinguished him
self rs jurist, soldier and statesman. The
| Republicans of Indiana lament his death "a the
| loss of trusted leader and of statesman WIN
crowned long and useful career by a courage.
Gus and manly defense of the Constitution he
helped to frame and of the just powers of the
| States Chief Executive
| 1--WE tender to that eminent Republican
| leader, James q. Blaine, and the members of
his family our sincere sympathy, and with them
| mourn the loss Of those who SO recently formed
| part OF their family circle"
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SALISBURY CATHEDRAL.

decidedly quaint, and serve good introduc-
lion 10 the curious old fashioned Dutch towns
10 be seen in Holland.
The country is almost exclusively agricul-
turaL. The towns are small and unimportant.
The pride Of these Counties is the noted Sails
bury Cathedral, with its spire 400 feet high
the highest structure in the British Empire. 1t
Is not the largest cathedral, but serves TO show
what elaborate edifces these cathedrals are
The bnest ones are located IN small and ether
wise unimportant places.
Nowhere are the shire distinctions greater
than In the three Counties occupying the ex-
tTeme southwest The dialects are all different
he people unlike, and the topography varied.
no one would mistake the "Zummerzeter" las
he calls himself) for his Deronshire neighbor,
snd Cornwall is worthy volume by itself
Besides the displacement of his, so universal
ln England, The Somerset folk" invariably
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views the remains of cities once powerful under
previous conquerors, but now only heap of
ruins, the thought forces itself Will history
repeat itself? VIII these modern cities in their
turn become prey to succeeding race? The
question is speculative. Yet, Rome was once
mistress OF the world.
Wiltshire. the border County of the group.
contains abundant remains of the works of all
these successive races. There is Stonehenge,
the famous Druidical circle about which as
many theories have been formed as about the
Mound builders of America The Saxons have
left specimens of their handiwork in some
carved figures on the white chalk cliffs. But
most interesting of all are the footprints
which the Romans have left behind them.
1t is an interesting sight to climb to the sum-
NIT Of a commanding hin, and view the old
Roman military roads, which stretch away as
tar as the eye can see. The whiteness Of the
road contrasts SO greatly with the somber-col-
ored hills The roads are formed of several
layers Of stone cemented together with lime.
That people seem TO have understood the
art Of building roads, for Is or 20 centuries of
wear seems to have made little impression on
them. The roads are always the shortest route
between two objective points, and are in con-
trast entirely wth the usual country lane.
Remains of cities have been unearthed at
various times. Only few years ago at Bath
the ruins OF q city were unearthed; these in
GUIDED walls, temples. and, in particular, ex-
tensIve baths. So il is evident the famous hot
springs OF the city of baths" were well
known TO that race
Wiltshire and Dorset are in the great chalk
district which underlies a third or more Of the
country. These hills are rather barren in ap-
pearance, except for short grass which covers
them and furnishes pasturage for sheep.
The villages are the sleepiest specimens have
yet seen. For aught Of modern enterprise ex-
hibited the inhabitants seem to have riyaled
Rip Van Wrinkles famous sleep and to remain
IS relics Of bygone age. The villagers COL
lect at tie inn TO smoke their pipes aud
drink ale. and seem to be waiting for some
thing TO turu up"
The villages, with their red tile roofs look
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THE f. T.. l.. CONVENTION.

Especial 1eegFdlttc DtSPutch.)
The 18th semi-annnal Convention of the
Eastern Puzzlers' League held at Boston on July
A, 1892, elected the following officers for the
ensuing term:
PRESIDENT, DAMON.
VIM. Fl. Lewis, Washington. d. G..
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, HAL HAZARD.
James r. Price, Baltimore, Md.
SECOND VICE-PREsIDENT, SEsoM.
Moses Ii. Grossman, New York City.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, j. f. w.
J. Z. Wennerberg, Boston, Mass.
RECORDING SECRETARY, NYPHo.
Fl. c. Wiltbank, Philadelphia, Pa
EUGENE.
Eugene J. Hazard, Washington, ID. c.
OFFICIAL EDITOR, SPHINX.
Correl Kendall, Boston, Mass.
The next Convention will be held at Wash
ington, ID. c., on Jan. 2, 1893.
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MYSTERY.

fChoce original contributions and nolutions solc-
tied from every reader OF THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Write puzzles ono side of paper apart from
other communications. address everything per-
tanning TO this department 10 Puzzle Editor"
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, D. c.
notice. Our authorities are the international
Dictionary, Lppncotas Gazetteer and Phlips's
Biographical Dictionary. " ords outside of these
books must be properly tagged Definitions fol-
lowed by an asterisiS CD are found i'll the Una
bridged Dictionary.
'Quiet. calm deliberation
Disentangles every knot"
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THE FOURTH OF JULY.
The Nations Natal Day Observed in All
Parts of the Country.

The Nations Natal Day Observed in All
Parts of the Country.
The "Glorious Fourth " was more generally
observed in every part of the country than
has been customary of late years. In New York
City there was pow-wow by the Tammany
Society, at which the Sachems and their invited
guests exuded patriotism at every pore Some
of the leading Democratic orators were present
and made speeches. Although the Tammany
crowd were bitterly opposed to the nomination
of Mr.. Cleveland that gentleman was invited
to be present and speak, but he sent letter of
regret, stating that previous arrangements pre-
vented him from attending. Senator Hill, of
New York, made the principal speech of the
day.
At Woodstock, Conn.,, the country residence
of Hon. III. G. Bowen, was the scene of an
illustrious gathering. and the day was cee-
brated by addresses by Secretary of the Navy
Tracy. Attorney General Miller, Senator Frye,
of Maine, Commissioner of Indian Affairs Nor
gam Henry Cabot Lodge, of Massachusetts, and
Hon. John V. Farwell, of Chicago. In the
evening the guests were banqueted, and there
was a grand display OF fireworks.
At the National Capital the day was more
fittingly celebrated than it has been before in
the history of the country. Firing of guns
and fre-crackers commenced at midnight on
Sunday, and was kept up untif-late at night on
hoiIudyt tHcic ociuB III poiiSC Ic-
garding fireworks.
The Sons and Daughters of the Revolution
began the day after the manner of our FORE
fathers, with religious services at Epiphany
church. After the church services the worship
ers filed out of the church. and headed by the
Third Artillery Band, which played National
airs and escorted by the Washington Light
Infantry battalion, they marched to the Wash
ington Monument, where platform had been
erected, and listened to patriotic speeches from
Henry Wise Garrett and Hon. John Goode
President Harrison and Private Secretary Hal
ford listened to the speeches from the Presi-
dents carriage, which was given prominent
place near the speakers
1t was, perhaps, the quietest day that has
been spent at the White House since Gen.
Harrison and his family have occupied the
Executive Mansion, a fact which is due to Mrs
returned from participating in the services at
the Washington Monument he received calls
from Senator Hiscock and Representatives Dial.
zell, OF Pennsylvania, and Burrows, of Mich
igan. after which the doors were closed to the
public and Gen. Harrison remained most of
the day with his sick wife, He took a carriage
ride in the evening.
The usual number of accidents are reported
by telegraph from all over the country. In
Washington the doctors at the Emergency
Hospital were kept busy all day binding up
the wounds of small boys who had been play
ing with the toy pistol and firecrackers, but no
lives were lost. Strange to say, there were no
fire alarms, although tons of fireworks were
exploded.
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ONE YEAR IN BED
NERVOUS TRATION, ETC,
CURED BY THE OWEN
ELECTRIC BELT.

ATLANTA, GA, April q, 1892.
DR.. A. Queen, Chicago II.
Dear Sir: | want to say few words about what
the Owen Electric Belt has done for me. | think
have had my Belt for nearly two years. but have
not worn 10 more than SIX months in nli. IL - n
No 4. When my husband sent for it / had been IL,
bed over year with nervous prosration from
oyer-work and change of life. When was able
to be up could not walk. my back and legs
seemed to have no life in them. but after got my
Belt WAS soon able to do my shopping. / do all
my hoisework now. and when l do too much and
feel tired put my Belt and then feel better.
never take any medicine now, but before got the
Belt had TO take something all the time would
not like to be without my Belt, and would advise
all that siFouid like but you use this for the
benefit Of others. Yours respectfully.
MRS E. BOOTH.
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PuZzledom in Golden Days,
which has served to enlist
so many recruits, was the
first department in which
he took any interest. he
having noticed during 1889
that there was another
devotee of the Sphinx re-
sidingin his town who was
contributing to that de-
partment under the name
of Jack O'Lantern. Be-
coming acquainted with
Jack, n partnership was
formed which has existed
to this day-their lists of
solutions being welcomed
by every department. OF
any note.
n IJinEor IN t,oro eapa-
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Iowa RenubIican Convention.

The Republicans of Iowa met in Convention
at Des Moines OH Wednesday, June 90, and re-
nominated Secretary of State William McFar-
land, State Treasurer Byron A. Beeson, and
Attorney General John Y. Stone, the present
incumbents of those offices. G.. G.. Mccarthy
of Story County, was nominated as Auditor of
State on the first ballot. G. w. Perkins, State
Senator of Fremont County, was nominated
Railroad Commissioner over Spencer Smith,
the present Railroad Commissioner. The plat
form approves the nominations of Harrison and
Reid and the National platform, and points
with pride to the party's record on the silver,
tariff and temperance questions.