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ABOUT coon ROADS.
Their Advantages ina Every County
of the TnfGed Sfafes.


John 6. Speed in Harper's Weekly; The
roads in New York are not better than they
are in other states. They are great deal
worse than in some of the New England
states, for instance, and j therefore assume
that this estimate can be followed as q
guide in determining what would beneeded
to complete in the whole country excellent
roads, which, once constructed, could be
cheaply and easily maintained. Consider
ing the area of New York and the density
Of population, and using these figures in
the problem, estimate that $500, 0,000, 900
would give us a good system Of common
roads all over the country. This is
great deal of money, but it doesn't seem
great compared with the values which
would be enhanced by its wise expenditure
And right here it may be noted that the
cost OF maintaining and repairing high
way properly constructed iii the first in
stance ought never to be greater for year
than one per cent of its first cost. In the
two items of horses and vehicles, the in
creased value of these properties would
more than pay for the Improvement; but
it is not the greatest value by any MEANS
The effect upon the horses and vehi-
cies used on roads would be more immedi-
ate and more direct, and therefore I have
called particular attention to this phase
of the subject. The enhancement of the
value OF real estate would be so great that
the items ] have mentioned would seem so
insignificant as not to be worth discussing
In one neighborhood alone-that Of Union
County, New Jersey-the improvement of
the roads has changed values so greatly
that men who few years ago were strug-
Cling farmers, with earnings so scant that
it was difficult to make two ends meet,
are new not only well to do, but absolutely
rich. They can sell their crops at good
profits; they can grow more profitable
crops; they can get these crops quickly
and cheaply to market and their lands,
for which at low prices it was formerly al
most impossible to find purchaser, are now
in demand at prices which, compared with
the old order of things, seems fabulous,
and the mere mention Of which suggests
most unaccustomed condition of opulence.
, 1892-04-15
Sarcasm of the Thunderer.

LONDON, April 15.-The Times comment
ing upon the settlement Of the question in
dispute between Italy and the United
States, SAYS: "Upon great Christian an
niyersary like Good Friday, it is often diff
fcult to find in the records Of current events
anything that very distinctly shows the
influence of Christianity upon interna-
to chronicle what is, at least, one Of the
most benign and gracious forms of diplo-
matte action. This is the amicable settle
ment Of the dispute between Italy and the
United States The thing ID all the more.
precious because Blaine is not, perhaps,
quite the first flower of Christian chivalry.
Italy is a state too far apart from the
United States for the breakage off of dip
lomatic intercourse to produce very serious
but the Italians are, never
theless, to be congratulated upon the con
cessions of their demands, and upon scor-
ing genuine diplomatic triumph"
, 1892-04-15

sons motion to adjourn the convention af-
ter business was over shut ont resolution
which Colonel Feighan, of Spokane, tried
to get through to instruct the committee to
call the next state convention in Spokane.
Helghan was urgent for Robinson to with
draw his motion to adjourn, but the willy
Olympia delegate smelIed rat and refused
to Withdraw his motion. Judge Calkins,
the chairman, contended that motion to
adjourn was always in order, and it was
carried with a Whoop"
Judge Calkins received words of praise on
all sides for his admirable qualities as a
presiding officer.
There are three men in the delegation to
minneapolis over go years of age. namely:
Messrs. Eldridge, Kirkman and Davis.
EIldrldge is the Oldest, GA. John Cleman is
the youngest, 81. The average ages of the
eight delegates is 81 years. All are national
bank directors but Cleman and Davis.
justice =. McReynolds, one of the alter
mates to the convention from this county,
was with the Thurston county delegates.
THE VOTE FOR OLYMPIA.
Had there been a full meeting of the
state central committee in Seattle, proba-
bly, Olympia would have not had the CON
yentioh. There are thirty -four members of
the committee and thirty-two Of them
"SAS - 1CetuGACJ puI bG Ul6# ul66IllS only
eighteen members "a quorum) were pres
ent Of these, eleven voted for Olympia,
as follows; Cayanaugh Of Thurston, Ow-
ems Of Chehalis, Ferguson Of Snohomish,
May of Columbia, Montgomery Of WAIKIKI
akum, Cranney of Island, Richards of
Whatcom, McGraw Of King, Bennett Of
Pierce, Kneeland of Mason and Dunbar
of Kiickitat
RECEIVED BY THE BAND.
The victorious delegates from the Seattle
returned to Olympia on the
noon train today and were welcomed to
their home by host Of citizens, headed
by the Capital City band. When the train
rolled into the station, the platform was
black with people. Along the walk, from
Maine street to the station, was a line of
people. The delegates stepped to the plat
form, while the band discoursed popular
selection.
, 1892-04-15
Black Tin.

San Francisco Chronicle: Represent
ative Bowers is ready to meet the unbeliev-
ing Thomases on the tin question in the
hand ifty-pound pig Of tin from the
Temescal mine, which he produces when
ever tin-plate liar says no tin can be pro-
duced in the United States Mr.. Bowers is
also ready to give some interesting inform
alton which will not be at all soothing to
the prophets who have predicted the fail
ure of the Temescal mines because they
temporarily ceased their output. 1t is to
the effect that the shutdown was merely
for the purpose of adding additional ma
chinery, which, when in place, will greatly
increase the production of block tin
, 1892-04-15
Latest From Victoria.

VICTORIA, April l5.-H. NJ. ship Mel
pomene arrived at Esquimalt from Co
quimbo this morning. She left Esquimalt
for the south April %, 1891, and has been
cruising in South America since. The in
tention was to proceed north slowly, but
a telegram required her immediate pres
ence at Esquimalt. Commander Cotton
and Ensign Harrison Of the Mohican called
on Governor Nelson today. The first party
of the Raymond excursionists of the sea-
son arrived on the Kingston last evening,
with forty -four ladies and gentlemen.
, 1892-04-15
EIGHTY-THREE ROUNDS.
An Extraordinary Brutal Scene in
Prize Ring i'm Rhode Island.

An Extra Brutal Scene in
a Prize Ring i'm Rhode island.
P RovIDENcE, R. T., April 15.-Jack Fal-
Yey, of this city, and Billy Frazier, of Som
eryille, Mass, fought at the Gladstone club
last night for the lightweight champion
ship Of New England, each weighing 1873
pounds. For the first ten rounds there was
lively fighting, either man trying for a
knockout. In rushing Falyey had the best
of it. From the tenth to the fortieth round
little actual fighting was being done. Calls
were made for a draw at the end of the
tifty-tifth round, and at 10 O'Clock, but was
not allowed.
From this to the SEVENTEEN round was a
Walk-around, but in this round Frazier
started in to finish his man. He landed
with both hands ON FalYey's head. Falyey
went down and Frazier stood over him and
when Falvey rose knocked him off his feet.
Frazier made rush after rush and repeatedly
landed on FaIvey's head, and FalVey, with
wonderful strength, kept meeting him,
though very groggy. In the eightieth not
a blow was struck. Referee McNaught an
nounced that he would call it draw un-
less finished in three rounds. In the fol
lowing three rounds not blow was ex-
changed and the referee declared it a draw
, 1892-04-15
The georgia Repubiicans.

ATLANTA, Ga, April Is. The republicans
wrangled almost all night over the perma-
nent chairmanship, with much tumult.
The convention is composed nearly all of
negroes. About o'clock D. r. Locke,
postmaster at Macon, was chosen. The
convention then chose delegates-at-large to
the national convention The convention
is still in session awaiting the report of the
committee to select state central COM
t11ittpn
, 1892-04-15

STATE POLITICAL POINTERS.

G. NJ. Ogden, United States receiver of
the Seattle land Office, has resigned and
everybody in Seattle wants the place.
Senator Squire will please one man with
the appointment and make about forty
very mad
The. republican state convention will be
held in Olympia ON the 10th of August,
less than four months hence.
, 1892-04-15
RuckRtn,s Arntca Sa,Iye.

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Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
For sale by Acme drug store, Mari & Ross,
, 1892-04-15
sidelight ON the MCKINLEY Law.

Rev. ] Ohm J. SmalIwood in communi.
cation to the New England Homestead: |
am assured now, more than ever, that the
Mckinley tariff has very materially hurt
the manufacturing interests in Europe.
Mark Oldroyd, M. p, who employs over
5000 hands, tells me that he has lost since
August, 1891, $12, 1886 besides the time that
a great part Of his plant is idle. The peo-
pie here are preparing to go to America in
1898, because workingmen are so much
better off there.
, 1892-04-15
Tragedy i'm nonoluIu.

Honolulu, April 15.- antonio Casper
nado, half caste Greek Of Kaneshe, who
claimed to be the Messiah and have power
Of raising the dead, murdered bis wife and
q native hospital nurse March 31st. The
nurse had been sent by the authorities to
take Gaspernado to tha asylum. When
the Greek came home he attacked the
couple, smashing the nurses head and sew
erfng his wife's throat from ear to ear.
He had not been apprehended at last ac-
counts
, 1892-04-15
GIRLS, FriendIY Society.

A number of the young ladies of St.
Johns parish met at Mrs. o 'Brien's few
days ago and formed branch Of the
"Girls' Friendly Society" Of America. This
is society which extends all over the
world and numbers hundreds of thousands
within its lines. There is no doubt but
that the influence of this branch win soon
be felt in the community.
, 1892-04-15
Closing Down sugar RefIneries.

PHIIADELPHIA, April IS. There is much
depression among the 800 employees Of the
Spreckels sugar refinery, which shut down
Thursday. Although it was announced
the closing was only temporary, workmen
are generally Of the opinion that it will be
months before the kettles and cauldrons
will again be filled. A dealer weIlinformed
caused by oyer-production. Inquiries at
the Office will show they have but one
brand on hand. The main object of get
ting a restriction placed on the production
is to keep prices up to limit. 1t is also
possible steps will be taken to close down
the remaining rehneries here.
, 1892-04-15
Chanee al Lie

Backache, monthly troubles, hot flashes,
sleeplessness, dizziness, nervousness, are
cured by DR.. Miles Neryine, recently dis
covered by the great Indiana Specialist.
Elegant books and trial bottles free at Mari
& Ross, Acme Drug Store, or ymail 10 cts.
Miles Medicine Co., Elkhart, Ind
, 1892-04-15
Gone to Mexico.

TORONTO, Ont, April ia. G. Brown
defaulting grain commission broker, it is
learned, has fled to Mexico. 1t is stated
his frauds aggregate hundred and fifty
thousand dollars.
, 1892-04-15
Drowned, momelesr and starvtng.

JACKSON, Miss, April 15.-The lowest es-
innate placed on the loss Of life in the
flooded district is $50, all negroes. The
most Of the damage is in the vicinity Of
than 1000 families of Lownder, Monroe and
Noxubee are reported homeless and starv-
ing
, 1892-04-15
A RUSH FOR HOMES.
Scenes at the Opening Of the Sis
seton Reservation.

A Good Day Overhead, but a Sea of
Mud Underfoot-TheR Rush when
the Word .sGo,, Was Given to the
Axpeetant settlers.
ST.. PAUL, April 15.-Reports from the
Sisseton reservation indicate that the
weather is all that can be desired for the
opening today, but the conditions under
foot are most unfavorabIe, The whole
country is a sea of mud and water, and the
race for choice selectionSwill be to the
strong instead Of the swift. Several town
townships are submerged over large tracts.
Daylight found lines of flers at Fargo and
Watertown Sunrise also discovered long
lines of home-seekers and townsite boom
ers stretched along the boundaries of the
reservation, held back only by the guns of
the soldiers and the fear that their claims
would be thrown out if they crossed in ad-
vance. So thick were they that the long
line of restless people seemed living marks
set to show the boundaries. Major Barn
hard laid his plans well to give all equal
chances. Various officers compared their
time pieces and at noon signal guns gave
the word 60.
Major Barnhard's s bugler announced it at
BroWen valley and as the notes resounded
from the hill top, rapid firing Of musketry
along the line carried the word to the ea-
ger multitude, who started off at break
neck pace for the promised land through
mud and slush. The mud had no terrors
for them and pools of water, even small
lakes, do not deter them, if by driving
through them they could reach the coveted
quarter sections sooner.
, 1892-04-15
slRIaine,s Nmrremder.,,

LONDON, April 15.-The Daily Graphic,
under the caption, "Blaine's Latest Sur
render, says the result of the italian set
element establishes an important prece-
dent, in which the countries of Europe are
interested.
, 1892-04-15
Lydia9s Husband Assaulted.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Manager Hutch
inson, husband Of Lydia Thompson, who
was assaulted in the lobby Of the 14th street
theater by Charles DeForrest, an actor is
very low and may die at any moment.
, 1892-04-15
"A Young PhIIa delphIal. u, Tromble

"A Young Phflade1phEan In Trouble
PHILADELPHIA, April 15.-Dr. Charles
Bingham Penrose is reported in jail in
Douglas, Wyoming, charged with conspir-
acy to murder a surgeon of the cattle
bandits. He is well known young phys
ician, formerly Of this city. He is mem
Der Of a wealthy family of this city, his
father heing r. A. Penrose, his brother
State Senator Bois Penrose. Neither of
these could be found today, but the young
mans uncle, ex-Judge Penrose, said he
left home last summer after suffering from
hemorrhages. going West for the benefit of
his health. Senator Penrose said he re-
Gently received letter from his brother in
Cheyenne, in which the latter said he had
Joined a company formed to arrest cattle
thieves. Judge Penrose said he could not
believe his nephew guilty of any criminal
intent, as he could have no motive for such
action. Previous to the departure of young
Penrose he had large practice here.
, 1892-04-15
short i'm ais accounts.

NEW YORK, April 15-The books Of
Thomas Vigus, accountant of the national
board Of marine underwriters, are being ex-
amined byexperts. Rumors are that many
Irregularities have been discovered. 1t is
said that Vigus is short for large amount
in accounts and that banks are affected.
, 1892-04-15
Good for New York

ALBANY, N. Y, April 49, The assembly
passed a bill giving women the right OF
suffrage at all state elections.
, 1892-04-15
INCONSISTENT sOUTHERNERs.
They Vote Against Aiding tine AM
nanaal O.. " NEaa {. q nm In ara T.

MEA&A &c As Nc EB1cSS mn pments
WASHINGTON, April 15.-It is not to be
forgotten that in the vote in the senate
which declared that the United States gov
ernment, through the city Of Washington,
shall extend to the soldiers of the Grand
Army of the Republic in its coming en-
campment here this fall, the same courte-
sizes and recognition which have been ex-
tended by every city where the old soldiers
have convened, the ten negative votes were
cast by ex-rebels, and that with one ex-
ception these ex-rebels belonged to the class
known as the brigadiers. The pretended
excuse was that the constitution of the
United States stood in the way. 1t is the
same old objection. The constitution
stands in the way of any proposition
in behalf of the defenders of the coun-
try, but it does not stand in the
way of an appropriation to build
up the water courses OF the South
wholly within the interior of a state which
are merely tributaries of local commerce,
to furnish seeds to vast territories in the
Southern states, to build levees on exclu-
slVely private property and for private use,
or to do the manifold other things for
which the Southern people make such large
demands upon the treasury. In this era
of pretended economy the house of COM
mittee on rivers and harborS has reported
the largest appropriation bill which has ever
been presented to the house of representa-
tives. a close analysis of this bill shows
that very large proportion of it is to be
devoted to the Southern states. The Con-
stitution will not beappealed to to obstruct
the passage of these proposed river and
harbor appropriations. But so far as these
Southern votes go the old soldiers may
house themselves as best they can when.
they come to Washington next September,
, 1892-04-15
ON TO india.

LONDON, April Is. Information has
been received here Of an engagement
which had taken place between the Ameer
Of Afghanistan and force or the Khan Of
Juanot. The latter waa defeated. The
Afghans captured the town of Asrnar By
this victory the Ameer il enabled to COM
mand the Dara pass, one of the two passes
leading through the Psnier country to
India, The other pass is hay by the
British. an
, 1892-04-15
NOtiee.

All subscribers who do not receive the
EVENING TRIBUNE promptly will please
notify this Office at once,
, 1892-04-15
a SfriIze fardereal. !.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April Is. The re-
ceivers of the San Antonio and Aransas
Pass railroad refused to treat with Grand
Chief Clark, Of the railway conductors,
and strike Of trainmen will be ordered
, 1892-04-15
Going hack % Rome.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 15.-Minister A, G.
Porter received a telegram from Blaine
this morning, instructing him to return to
Rome, as the difficulties with Italy were
settled. He leaves Saturday or Sunday.
, 1892-04-15

Walla Walla Union Daily doth the ed
itor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer tell
how the battles of the Civil war should
have been fought.
, 1892-04-15

S. Vitus' Dance cured by DE-. Miles Nervias.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-07

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: IN your issue
oi Nov. l9 there appears an article entitled
"GallAut Dr. Crawford" VIII you please let
me know if this b the same Crawford who
commanded The Third Division Of the Fifth
Corps ai the battle Of Hatchcrs Rung AT that
battle my regiment was iu reserve a short dis
tauce from Gen Muade's headquarters. and al
that battle j sHw the white horse ridden bv
Gen. Warren killed under him. After little
while there was q Toll H the firing, and Gen.
Warren came back 10 Gen Mcade's head0uar-
ters and remained about % minutes While
ialkluR With Gen. Meade be saw Crawford lying
under "a small pine tree a short distance away
ten W arreu went % Crawford aud heard him
say 90 him: What in --- are YOU living here
Ior aud your men 40 the iront9" And Gen.
warren drawing his sword ordered him 10
mount hs horse aud 90 20 his men.
Tbs saw and heard, aud am ready 10 make
an aihdaglt 10 at any time II ID is required. All
the men near me saw b., aud were glad that
Gen. Warren had found the coward SNEAK Ing
behind, aud ordered him 10 30 where his men
were. Please let me know IL this DR. Crawford
ls the same Cmwford. ] could not helm. when
heard u read from your paper, telling you OF
lhls' Tor ] remember u rs well As III IL had inst
happened, and i can remember Just how che
coward looked. As j remember him, ne was
Iatherh large man, weighing nearly 200 pounds
viii sandy mpleXi0u WILLIAM LAVERTY
20. NJ, 18th n. y: Catskill, n Y
Gen. Samuel w. Crawford commanded the
Third Division, Fifth Corps, in the Spring OF
4eoo. he was Surgeon la the Regular Army
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-07
The / nect of Poison.

IL seems that nature has provided that no
poison which acts externally shall have any
effect internally, aud vlce-yeTsa IL follows
then that the most deadly snake venom can
DO swallowed with impunity, the juices Of the
stomach presumably deCOmpOsing it aud ren-
dering IL harmless. person trying this should
be careful lest he should happen 10 have some
excoriation on his tongue "a circumstance not
always easy 10 dcterminej; the performance
would prove fatal.
Among all people the sucking Of the wound
has ever been considered the most effective
remedy OF immediate application for snake
bites. In Africa a cuppiug instrument is en-
plOyed ia emergencies Of the kind TO draw out
the poisoned blood. DIR. Francis T. auckland
once put a rat into a cage with cobra, and il
was killed after plucky fight. Upon examin-
ing the skin Of the dead rat Immediately after
ward he found two small punctures where the
iangs Of the cobra had entered. Anxious 10
find out il the skin was affected. Dr. auckland
scraped away the hair from it with his finger
nail. Then he threw the rat away and started
homeward. He had not walked a hundred
yards before, all Of a sudden, he felt as If some
body had come behind him aud struck him a
severe blow on the head and neck At the
same time he experienced a most acute pain
and sense Of oppression about the chest lie
knew instantly that he was poisoned. and so
lost no time in seeking an apothecary shop,
where he was dosed with brandy and ammonia.
He came very near dying. Undoubtedly a
small quantity Of venom had made its way into
his system through little cut beneath his
mai, where it had been separated slightly from
the flesh in the process Of cleaning the nail
with penknife little time before.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-01-07
AGENTSWANTED
a GOmrade in Every township
and Post
TOSELL THE CANNONEER

"The CannOneer" is undoubtedly the best
selling YEARBOOK now before the people. 10
is unique in its way, being the weIl-tOId
actual experiences Of a private soldier in
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war.
Every veteran, especially Of the Army OF
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also every man and woman whose father
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We want good live comrade in every
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HERO OF THE 1isth OHIO.
One OF the Men Who Helped Fight the War 10 n
Successful Conclusion.
Epvrnn

HAVE been reading
for years of the grand
achievements OF par
ticular regiments, and
personal exploits Of in
dividual comrades in
the late war, but mod
esty has prevented me
from giving TO history
my own daring ex.
plOits, and the impor.
tant part j took in
crushing an unhoiy re-
bellion and even now
IL is only duty 60 pos.
terity that induces me
10 place my name and
achievements on the
page Of history along
side of other heroes.
] enlisted in the Fall
Of 1862 in Co. ii, ll6th
Ohio. Our regiment
was sent TO Cincinnati
in September, at the
time the city was
threatened by therebel
army, and the squir-
rel hunters " rallied "a
its defense. As soon as
the rebel spies reported
that | was in the ranks
of tie Federal army