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The National tribune., 1892-01-21
PENSION DECISION.
YerJ Important Case Decided by Assistant sec.
Rotary BasseI.

A ferJ Important Case Decided BY Assistant Sec
Rotary BHs.eI.
In the case of Ellen Pearson, who applied for
pension rs tho widow Of Charles Pearson, late
OF Capt. Nallys company. Fifth Battalion,
District Of Columbia Infantry, Assistant Secre-
tary Bussey made an important decision. Tie
soldier after having applied for a pension, died
Aug. ? 1882, and the widow filed her dec
laration under the act af June q. 1890, which
claim was rejected on the ground that the SOL
der did not serve the requisite 90 days.
The soldier is said to have been enrolled
on April -, 1861, and to have been dis
charged, with his company, July IL, 1861,
at the expiration Of its three months
term Of service. The application for pen
sion was rejected on the ground that as
the war did not begin until April 10, 1861,
the soldier could not have served the requisite
ninety days or more" The Supreme Court
held that in order TO determine the dates Of the
commencement and close Of the war reference
must be had 10 some public act Of the p0liti-
cal departments OF the Government" and the
proclamation Of intended blockade By the
President was assumed as marking the COM
menccment Of the war. There were two Of
these proclamation first dated the 10Th
and the second the 9th Of April, 1861. The
first Of these was fixed upon by the Commits
sioner as the date upon which the war began.
The Assistant Secretary discusses this ques-
ton at great length, and concludes that the
Supreme Court decision cited had reference only
90 the commercial relations between citizens OF
the seeding States and citizens Of other States
and to the power of enforcing their contracts.
He contends that il cannot be assumed that the
decision had any reference 10 the commence
ment OF the servics of defender Of the Union.
He describes the military and naval situation
Of the country on March 4, 1861, the day Presi-
dent Lincoln was inaugurated and says that at
that time within n number Of Southern States
all the forts, arsenals, dock-yards, custom
houses, and revenue-cutters had been seized by
these States, and were held by persons denying
any allegiance TO the Federal Government. He
quotes the language used by l.. r. Walker. the
Confederate Secretary Of War, in a speech at
Montgomery on March 4. 1861, "NO man
could tell where the war this day commenced
would enc" and his final conclusion is that the
act OF June q. 1890 refers to persons. and the
widows. orphan children, and dependent rela-
tives Of such persons served in the war Of the
rebellion 90 days or more since March 4, 1851
In other words that for pensionable purposes
Congress has assumed that date as marking ths
commencement OF the war. The application
for pension is therefore allowed.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

Col. Bachelor. Government Historian Of the
Battlefield Of Gettysburg was in Washington
last week to invite the President and the mem
bers Of his Cabinet, to be present at the dedca-
ton OF the Monument recently erected at the
place which is known as the high water mark
Of the rebellion or that bloody field Col.
Bachelder has visited Gen. Harrison, Secreta-
Ties Blaine. Eikins. Noble and Rusk Assistant
Secretary Of War Grant. Gen Schofeld and
QuartermasteT-General Batehelder all OF whom
have expressed their intention Of being present
on the % day Of June next, which has been
fixed upon as the day for the exercises. In due
time official invitations will be issued TO the
Governors OF the various States and their Stats.
that contributed TO mark the historic battle
Held, other State officers, and soldiers Of the
Army Of the Potomac who helped 6ght the
great battle to a successful conclusion.
-
Maj. VIM. G.. Moore, Superintendent Of the
police force, states that out Of 259 applicants
during the past fiscal year for positions on the
police force, but two were known to have
served in the army during the war and out
of the So appointments that were made on The
force but one is known to have served in the
war of the rebellion. The Major says that but
few veterans Of the war now apply for these
positions, knowing that they are too old to
come within the requirements Of the law.
The law making none but ex-soldiers eligible
for the police force should be repealed, as none
but ex-Regular Army soldiers are benefited by
1t, and they to the exclusion Of good men who
are natives OF the District.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

Gen Robert Ransom, q brother of United
States senator Matt. Ransom, died nc hs homs
m New Bernie n. G.. on Thursday Jan. "A.
6eu. Ransom graduated from West Point Mili-
tary academy in 1850 and became a Second
Lieutenant OF the lst Dragons lie was pro-
noted FIRST Lieutenant in 1856 and Captain in
January. lsbl. He resigned May "a 1861,
joined the rebel army aud became MAJOR
General He distinguished himself In MANY
battles. especially at Frederick sburg and
Marye's Nights. OF late years ne has been an
Assistant Engineer on the Government works
tor deepening the wsterc0urses ia eastern
North CaroLina.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
DIAMONDS!
DIAMONDS !
AT WHOLESALE.

There is so great an opportunity for cheat
ing in diamonds that The NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE has obtained the services Of one of the
most competent and honorable diamond
experts in the world TO conduct the pnr-
chase Of diamonds for its subscribers. The
great difficulty in furnishing high-priced
gems arises from the fact that their value
depends as much upon their perfection in
cut and color as upon their weight For
example, diamond weighing a carat may
be bought for $50, while others Of the same
weighs, but better color, will cost from Sos
to $1,000.
The NATIONAL TRIBUNE can get any
kind Of stones. For the exclusive benefit OF
subscribers it offers four examples Of soli-
taire diamond earrings, which may be either
drops or screws, according TO the desire or
the purchaser.
These stones are Of the class known as
perfect, and so sold. They are white and
perfect, and would be so accepted, except
under the magnifying glass OF the expert.
Subjected to this test, there are very few
absolutely perfect gems, and they are known
"a fancy stones, and bring fancy prices
This explanation is made to you to put us
on the safe side, and is more than would be
told yOa in a jewelers. store. Were you
buying these stones we offer at the counter
Of the diamond dealer yOa would be told
they were fawless and white. That would
be true in the ordinary acceptance Of the
trade, and You yourself would not be able
even with the best magnifying glass to take
exception to the statement. 1t requires long
years Of experience and the close observation
Of thousands Of cut gems to detect such slight
geOmetrie variations in the facets as can be
found in these examples. In all cases the
color is right
The first pair is the largest and most ex-
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
ARMY AND NAVY,

The Chileans had better keep their hands off
the crew of the GunbOat Yorktown, which is at
present the only war.ship the United States has
in Chilean waters. dispatch was received by
Secretary Tracy from Commander RobIey ID.
Evans, commanding the Yorktown, dated Val
paTaisO, Jan. O. which said that on the day be-
fore My gig. while lying off the landing place
waiting for me, was stoned by three men IN
crowd of bad characters. No one was injured.
visited immediately the Chilean Senior Naval
OAcer alOAt and requested him to notify The
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
COL. DE LANON DEAD,

Col. PatEice De Janon, T. 5. Army, retired,
died nc his home in Washington on Friday,
Jan. 10, aged so years. Col. De Janon was
born in South America, and was appointed
SwOrdmaster at the West Point Military
Academy in ISIS. and held that position until
July, 1857, when be was appointed Professor
at the Academy. lie was out Of service from
September. 1865, until March, 1850. He was
retired With the rank and pay Of Colonel of the
r yular Army jane -, 1852, since which time
=. has resided i'm Washington.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

Mrs ferger was happy in the thought OF
having secured reliable servant. This de-
fusion only lasted a very short ume-oue day,
in fact
Mrs. fergeF As I do my own marketing. Z
shall expect you 70 accompany me 10 the
market
BrIdget-Thin, mum. We had better siv9r our
connection ut wanst. I never allow myself TO
be seen on the strate wild ybody who carries
a market basket
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
Ten LANES : Robln,an Dead

A dispatch from Kenton, o., announces the
death Of Gen. James s. Robinson at noon on
Thursday, Jan. II, Of heart disease.
Gen. Robinson was born on a farm near Mans
field, BIchlaud County. o., Oct. IA, 1927; re-
eeiyed q Comm0n-sehOoI education; learned the
art Of printing; removed to keHtOn. o., Dec
81. 1915 and IN the following January com
menced the publication Of The Ksllt0l RspH5li-
en-, which he edited and published until the
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

Last week we published long account Of the
eminent services of Gen. Jas. $ BrisG.n, Col.
onel, lst U. 5. Cav, who was a candidate for
promotion to Brig1dier- General, in the place
made vacant ty the retirement Of Gen. A. v.
Kautz. Gen. Brisbin will not gee the desired
promotion, for the gallant soldierdied at the La
fayette Hotel, in Philadelphia, on Thursday
Jan. "a. lie went to Philadelphia several
days ago for treatment for bronchial trouble
from Minneapolis, MINI. and died of that
disease. Els body was taken TO Minneapolis
Tor burial.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

Autumn Of 1864; in 1856 was elected Chief
Clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives,,
which position lie filed for two terms. On the
18th Of April, lo6l. he enlisted in Co. G., 18th
Ohio; was chosen First Lieutenant Of the COM
pany aud on the 26th of April, 1861 was pro-
NOTED to Captain; he served with bis company
and regiment under Mcclellan. participating in
the battle of R;cn Mountain, Oct. 26, 1861 was
appointed Major Of the s2i Ohio; promoted to
be Lieutenant Colonel in April, 1852 aud pro-
NOTED TO the Coioueicy OF the regiment Aug.
%. 1862; was breyCtted a rigadier-Geueral
Dee H. 1861; app0ia.ed q Brigadier-General
Jan. II, 1-G5, and bFeyetted a Major. General
March 8 1-65. He participated in the battles
Of Rich MountaiE. Cross KEYS, Second Bull
Run, ChancclIOrsyille Gettysburg I'm which he
was severely wounded, RgsIca, Dallas, New
Hope Cdarca, Culp'5 Farm. Peach Tree Creek,
Savannah, AverysbOrO, and BeuJOuville. He
was Chairman Of the Republican State Execu-
tive Committee OG Ohio ia 19757-'79. In Janu-
airy, 1850, he was appointed Commissioner of
Railroads and TelsgrJphs in Ohio, which posi-
ton be held for one year. He was elected to
the 47.h and 18th Congresses as a Republican.
He was also elected Secretary Of State for two
terms. lie was great friend Of tho old SOL
diers. and worked aud voted for them at every
opportunity.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

The gun factory at the Washington Navy
yard is place Of great activity at the present
time, aud guns and shells aud other ammuni.
ton are being turned out rapidly. 1t seems
that our Navy has vessels in plenty that can be
utilized in case OF emergency, but there is a
lack Of the modern breech- loading guns. conse.
quently every effort is being made 10 remedy
this want, and the whole force is working cr.
ira hours to increase the output. According 10
law all Government employees are required n
work but eight hours day, but Just now tho
men in the gun factory are required 10 worl,
II hours for which they are Of course allowed
day aud half Preparations have also been
made TO run the entire plant "a hours without
stopping If il should become necessary. which
would require the employment Of additional
workmen, who would be divided into three
shifts, each Of which would work eight hours
No orders have been given as yet 10 put this
plan into operation. hut everything Is in readi
moss TO do SO. II the situation between this
country and Chile should make it necessary
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

Wen AaSy w,ss sick, we gave her Casr0ssz.
When she was a Child, she cr.sd Cor Castoria.
When she became Miss, she culas u Css.ora-
When she had Children. she gave thea Cas.oEaa.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
No. I---SoIitairs Diamond Ear Drops
or Screws, $50.

These beautiful stones together weigh I
of a carat within Ia more or less. They
are we'll matched, and at retail would sell
at from So to $780, The stones sparkle in
daylight or lamplight, and we guarantees
them to be real, genuine diamonds.
OF course we can buy more expensive
stones, but these we consider good enough
for persons who do not wish to appear
loud in their attire For the benefit OF
those who are unacqUainted with diamond
weights, we will say that each of these
stones is about 3-16 of an inch across the
front
The settings are solid lax gold. We
strongly urge every subscriber who can do
so to get q pair Of these splendid ornaments.
Sent by insured mail, delivery guaranteed,
for $50 90
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

Hon. L. W. Colby, Attorney General for the
prosecution Of Indian depreciation claims, sent
the President riding bride and whip made
Of horse hair. which were manufactured by a
cowboy from hair taken from Linden Tree, the
historic Arabian stallion presented TO Gen. u.
S. Grant by the Sultan Of Turkey, aud now
owned by Mr.. Colby, who asked the Presidents
acceptance Of the gift as a sample Of the skill
and artistic taste Of the cowboys Of what was
formerly known as the Great American Desert
In accepting the gift, the President wrote Mr.
Colby that the work Is the most beautiful
have ever seen, aud the gift is very highly
priced for It's own sake, but much more as an
evidence Of your respect and good will and for
the association which il will always have with
the great American Captain and patriot. Gen.
Grant. 1 beg 10 assure you that you have
given me very much pleasure by this gift"
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
PoINTs 10 REMEMBER.

This offer is entirely for the benefit of our
subscribers, but subscribers may furnish
their friends if they choose to do so.
There is no catch of any kind in this arti-
Gle. All who wish diamonds of any size and
without paying enormous profits to retailers
should buy them through this paper.
We buy these stones unset, so rs TO detect
any imperfectiOns that might be concealed
if they were set when purchased. We then
set them ourselves in solid gold.
We hope that all interested in the subieos
of gems viii give the above article careful
reading; it has been prepared in the most
painstakiug manner. There is no mistake
in it, a.! We venture to believe that no Ons
VIII fad a sentence obscure or q phrase
WIS stet1.. is doubtful.
THa EaT10NAL TRIBUNE.
" ashingtOn, ID. O.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
No. 2..-s5O Diamonds for s2s.

Many subscribers win not wish to pay as
much as $50 for pair of earrings and for
their benefit we have selected a pair OF
handsome solitaire diamonds which may
be had in screws or drops. They like No.
I, are genuine, perfectly cut, white stones,
and together they weigh Of a carat
The setting is solid AK geld, and each
stone has beautiful Play Of color. The
distance across the front Of each of these
stones is about ! of an inch. Sent, by in
sured registered mail, to any subscriber
for $28 90
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

Roger @ Mills has suddenly discovered that
he will be nj a disadvantage in his contest for
the scnatorship If he stays in Texas managing
his campaign, while his competitors, Culberson
and Chiffon, remain in Washington, attending
TO the business for which they were elected
lie will therefore return 10 Washington this
week.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

Since the death Of the Scotch Collie, Dash,
which was brought from indianapolis by the
Presidents family when they took possession
Of the White House, there has been dearth Of
pets at the Mansion TO keep the children con-
pany. Now, however, a liver-spotted pointer
puppy, named Mckinley. about nine weeks
old, is gamboling around the Mansion. lie Is
the gift Of an Ohio gentleman, and the dogs
pedigree is vouched for in a long parchment
roll. Having been born IN Ohio on the day
Gov. Mckinley was elected, the attendants,
because Of this, have named him after the
author Of the Tariff Bill. Ho is as thriving
and energetic in search Of mischief as any dog
yet born. Every visitor 10 the White House.
when Mckinley" is loose, is subjected to
searching examination, aud IL a young Ameri-
can happens TO be in the party be lie pretty apt
20 be subjected TO some of Macs" frOlicsome
antics.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

Senator Palmer is getting ready to introduce
a bill in the Senate providing for the election
Of Senators by the people, aud to make a speech
ia its favor. lie is not all sAnguine though
that the requisite Constitutional Amendment
can be adopted.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
No. 3---DiamOHd Earrings or
Screws, Si7.50.

Real solitaire diamonds weighing together
3-I6 of carat in solid AK gold settings
only S1150i On these, as ON the rest, we
give you the trade profit, and for $3.50 sell
you real diamonds of dazzling bTiliancy
and perfect cutting worth twice or thrice
that amount. These statements are I'M
qualified, and TIE NATIONAL tribune
guarantees their truth. Subscribers know
what that MEANS aud nobody else can buy
them at any price. Guaranteed solitaire
diamonds, packed, insured, registered and
delivered for your benefit for SIT 80
The National tribune., 1892-01-21
No. A. Solid Gold Earrings Set
with Diamonds, Sc,

We offer to any who wish something
beautiful and genuine at q low price pair
of solid gold flower earrings or screws. In
the center OF each is set tiny diamond
about the size of Pin-head, which glistens
and sparllIes like drop of dew in the heart
OF a real flower. These diamonds together
weigh about 1-l6 Of carat. The setting is
solid gold, and the flowers are handsomely
engraved Our expert has taken great care
10 have these Just right. Usual price So to
seriber for SIS 90
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

in the meanwhile, Holman had explained
away much Of the hostility TO the resolutions
They did not intend TO prevent contributions
10 the Worlds Fair. These would come under
the head Of Departmental appropriations He
was not sure what be would oppose in the way
Of Naval appropriations. We ought 10 CON-
pleie the ships already in process Of construc.
ton, but not spread out much on new lines
lie does not favor going over $ll,OO00OO or
Sl2,OO0,OOO for rivers aud hsrbors.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

The hearing Of the Idaho contested Senator.
ship began on Tuesday, the 10Th, before the
Senate Committee Oh Elections, Of which Seua-
tor Teller is Chairman. NJ. Gaggett's side Of
The controversy was presented by Judge Shell.
labarEer Of Washington, who claimed that the
Legislature Of Idaho was not really organized
at tue time Of Dubois's election, ii having but
one officer sworn in. The Senators and Repre-
soutaITcs were really sworn in on Tuesday
the Gay when Dubois claims to have been
elected. lie admitted, however, that there was
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

A large number Of naval officers are not at
all pleased with the President for renting
the remainder Of Commander McCalla's SEN
tenee, which they say Is prejudieal to naval
discipline, and puts McCalla ahead Of men
who should command him instead Of he them.
They attribute his getting of 50 easily to his
money, and his powerful political pull, espe-
eially with leading Democrats with ex-Secre-
tary Whitney at the head, TO whom McCaIla
toadied obsequiOusly when the latter was at
the head Of the Navy Department.
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

w il. Bynum, Of Indiana, is trying to deter
mine whether a term as Governor has anything
in il 10 compensate him for giving up what is
practically life term Of his seat ia Congress.
The matter viii be thoroughly discussed with
delegation Of his Indiana friends who will
be here this week
The National tribune., 1892-01-21

asked eK-Speszer Reed. in ringing tones and
the Republicans greeted this sally with loud
laughter.
Yes" admitted Mr.. Holman and the Demo
Gratis who were opposed TO the resolution
laughed too.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-07-17

fully. Patti saw Wang at the Broadway
just before she left for Europe. and the tail
comedian's performance pleased her immense
ly--5fir7Of.
J. D. Spencer, who is back from a two
months stay in Boise, says the new opera
house there is making excellent progress. 1t
Will be model aud modern building and the
manager wants the salt Lake Home club 70
put IN full week there when Idaho's iegisla-
ture convenes next winter.
1t would be easy for stranger to learn that
New York is great Democratic stronghold
simply by visiting the theatres AT every house
IN town just now political gags are heard ana
the lnvarable enthusiasm with which the names
of the candidates nominated at Chicago are re-
celved shows the direction OF the presidential
wind-on Manhattan Island ct ali events
Mirr0r.
A tale from abroad is to the effect that Rose
Cognlan ana schoomate at Mrs summers
seminary in Dublin Ireland, once fought q
duel. The meeting. us chronicle goes, was at
o'clock In the morning, and Miss Coghlan
pleasantly announced that II Was to be to the
death" kolls were used, and In the ARRAY
Miss Coghlan received a cut in the face the
scar OF VIII Oh she still carries while IN retalin-
ton she pierced her antagonists arm through
and through, and that unfortunate Miss vas
carried from the field in swoon. IL is added
that Miss Coghlan was sent homo in disgrace
and her colleagues listened TO lecture that
served as warning all through life. -lfi7Tor.
Hugh @. Chilvers, the basso, whose home is
In Detroit. has been cilating upon the advan-
tages offered TO The earnest musical student III
Italy. He says: "Ihe cheapness OF the in
struction is something wonderful In this
country nothing is thought OF paying IN es
pecially good teacher from sS to s. an hour but
In Italy paid Maestro Blssco, who has brought
oul all the very f1est Italian opera singers,
was 4 TO francs an hour. have also hired
Mascagni the composer OF the "Caval-
leria Rusticana, - TO play my accomplishments
at 40 cents an hour. IN admit that this was
before he had attained his present fame" In
bis chat upon Italian characteristics. Mr..
Chilvers says the Italian auditor is toe most
exacting ia the world. he must understand
everything, and viii not tolerate lipretto, as
Stunning that his admission fee should cover
everything. Exchange.