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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
Seven Stone Images.

There was recently found by A. D. Walker,
Walker, of Dayton, Tenn, while blowing over
one of the mounds on the Jolly Island at the
mouth of the Highwasie River, in Meigs Co.,
Tenn. seven images. These heather gods are
carved out of stone or terra Gotta, and seem to
represent race of the human family The
images have all the limbs and features of man.
One of tho images is that of woman, with
full breast. The images arc about Is inches
high, and weigh about 20 pounds. They have
had loops cut in the back of the head, so as to
insert cords to suspend them. The images
were buried in the mound side by side, faces
down. There was also found stone in the
shape of a biscuit and about the size, with fig
ures on each side of it. thus 4xx1.
There is blue granite stone found near the
large mound of the upper point of the Jolly
Island. with inscriptions on it, which it is said
will weigh about GOO pounds. The stone has
been covered by the high waters washing set
things upon it. There have been found other
images of hammered copper, in the shapes of
buffaloes and elephants
There have been many as 90 or 30 mounds
on the Jolly Island, with immense beds of
mussel shells. The tourist can find skeletons
of the ancient races by hundreds VIM. f.
Duncan, of Chatala, has taken up some of those
skeletons. which are tolerably we'll preserved.
The head of one had all the teeth perfectly
sound. The freshets wash over the banks of the
Highwasie and Tennessee Rivers, leaving the
bones to be bleached by the sun. Pottery of
ancient manufacture-decorated, carved and
plain-isfound on the rivers by the wagon load.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
The Bivouac of the Dead.

It is odd that Confederate should supply
the poetry of Union cemetery. Yet stan zss
from Theodore O'Hara's "Bivouac Of the
Dead" inscribed on iron frames. are placed
along the driveways in Arlington. Odd it is,
but not uniting, as a few over-zealous vet
Grams have thought. OHara born in Ken
lucky, was an oficer1in the Mexican war, and
remained in the army until 1856 When the
remains of Kentucky's soldiers who fell at
Buena Vista were removed to their native
State, he wrote for the occasion this ode, which
places him high UP among the sngle-song
poets, and which will be admired as long as
this country has use for literature.
He served AS Confederate staff officer in the
war and died III Alabama in 1867. kentucky
took his body home aud buried it by the side of
those whom he commemorated. And so it is
that the visitor to Arlington sees the verses of
this poem here and there by the grassy walks.
The first stanza, and especially the last four
lines Of it, are familiar to all:
The muffied drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tattoo;
No moro on life's parade shall meet
That brave and fallen few.
On Fames eternal camping-ground
Their silent tents are spread
And glory guards, with solemn round,
The bivouac OF the dead.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
A NOTARY'S CERTIFICATE.
Sent by DuelIist to Show that His Absence
Was Not Due to Fear.
Richmond Dispatch

Sent by DuelIist to Show that His Absence
Was Not Due to Fear.
Richmond Dispatch.J
A duel was to have been fought upon the
untrodden SHOWS of Belle Isle at 800 o'clock
yesterday afternoon but one of the principals
suffered an accident in the forenoon which
prevented him from keeping the engagement.
Few. if any, save the dueilists, their seconds
and a newspaper man knew that the affair Of
honor was get for the time and place above
mentioned It is true that all the arrange
ments for the meeting were made in one of the
hotels of this city. but no one except reporters
ever pay attention to such talk, and therefore
it is not surprising that the scribe was the only
outsider possessed of the information.
The quarrel between the young men, both of
whom are well known in social circles, arose
from the attentions which one had been pay
ing to tho sister of the other. They agreed to
meet on the island and to fight either with
their fists or pistols, though, perhaps, both
leaned toward the former method of settling
the misunderstanding.
At the appointed hour the gentleman whose
attentions to the lady had caused the difficulty
was on the scene, and a few minutes later his
second arrived. disinterested party, who
merely went to see the bloody affair, also braved
the elements, and went to the island, while a
representative of the Dispatch. shyly concealed
himself in the bushes and prepared to await
the developments.
The other principal did not come, but his
second did. The latter broughta sworn state
ment from notary public, that the would be
duellist had that morning slipped upon the ice
and sprained his ankle. The second said that
he would take his friends place and fight the
battle for him. He threw his glove in front of
the absent gentleman's adversary, and showed
himself eager for gore The second of the prin-
cipal who did not sprain his ankle consulted
with the gentleman who merely came as a
spectator, and these two agreed that it would
be violating the code of honor to allow their
man to accept any such proposition and so the
spotless snow of the island is as yet untainted
with human blood. In fact, all hands opened
a bottle of wine, which seems in some way to
have been considered as one of the require
ments of the " CODE" and quaffed the rosy con-
tents thereof, and then the matter ended.
1t is understood that ere many days have
passed the principals will have meeting,
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
No Objection to a Change.

Pat-Well, Docther, an how does yc tink the
opld woman is get'in' on the day. Is she i'm
provin' at all. at ALI
Doctor-Very slowly, Pat. In fact, she
seems to be in about the Same groove all the
time.
Pat-Isn't there anything you can ricom-
mind as'd be loikely to hip her?
Doctor-Wcll, between you and me- Pat
think she needs change more than anything
else.
Pat-AH right, Doctor. It's toired enough
she must be. sure enough, of this disease she's
been strugglin' wild for the last two months,
an eff there's anything ye can change it to
thatll br'ak the mnotony, Dim sure we'll not
say q word agin it.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
An Oddly In Eggs.

Some sikworms lay from 1000 to 1000 eggs,
tho wasp 5000, the ant from 5000 to 5000,
says the st. Louis Republic. The number of
eggs laid by tho queen bee has long been in
dispute. Burmeister gays from 5000 to 6,0O0
but Spence and Kirby both go him several
better, each declaring that the queen of aver
age fertility will lay not less than 10000 and
probably as high as $4,000 in one season. Ter
mes fatalis, the white ant, is possessed of the
most extraordinary egg-laying propensities of
any known creature; she often produces Sc, 400
eggs in day. From the time when the white
ant begins to lay until the egg-laying season is
over--usually reckoned by etemologists as an
exact lunar month-she produced $500, 900
eggs! In point of fecundity the white ant
exceeds all other creatures.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
Reward of F1attery.
boston Courier

Tramp-Madam, you will pardon my intru
sion, but have called this morning to -
Madam-Yes, l know ali about it, but really
1 haven't anything to give you this time.
Tramp-You are hasty in your conclusion,
madam. l came not to ask food of you, but to
do you an act of simple justice. One year ago
to-day you were kind enough to intrnst pie
to my critical analysis. AS a connoisseur in
that brand of CONNECTION, having sampled all
the pies indigenous to this neghborhood, I
have returned to say what is in honor due you
that yours is the only pie l have ever met
with that consider sans pareil, sans reproche.
1t is positively perfect.
Madam Thousand thanks, good sir! Come
in and share my larder. / am about writing a
cookbook, and would SO like to have your testi-
monal
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
Wonderful Insect vitality.

1t is a standing puzzle to the entomologists
how frail little insects of the musketo and
butterfly order can brave the cold of an Arctic
Winter and yet retain their vitality, says the
ST. Louis Republic. The arve of the milkweed
butterfly has been exposed to an artificial blast
GO degrees below zero. Taken out of range Of
this artificial blizzard aud gradually "thawed
out" this same worm was able to creep in less
than half hour afterward. Butterflies have
been found fitting joyousIy about in the high
est latitude man has ever penetrated, and the
musketos of Alaska and Greenland are known
to be the healthiest specimens of that race of
little pests
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
MEMORIAL POEM.
BY EDWARD NJ -rABEa

BY EDWARD N TkBER-
Tread at Soldiers Home National Cemetery
Washington, ID. C.. May 80 1921
Laden with its burden of our joys and sorrows,
hopes and fears,
Comes another epoch in the mighty roll of years
Comes the day when we who live beneath a calm
Meet to greet with floral blessing those whose
martial work is done.
Where the stately Hudson wicens as IL nears the
mighty sea,
Sleeps the Chief of all the Armies-greatest of the
Noble Three.
Where the turbid Mississippi cleaves the valley of
the West,
There the second hero finds sacred and endur-
ing rest.
BY Potomac's placid waters where the Maytime
sunlight shines.
Sleeps the third immortal Captain underneath the
waving pines.
Far and wide countless graves Of men who died,
that we might live.
Far and wide countless hearts that still remem-
Der and forgive.
Yet the cause for which they died we cannot, dare
not now forget.
Why they fought and how they fought are more
TO us than memories yet.
Not for hate and not for passion, not for gain or
greed Of gold.
Not for conquest or ambition, as the warriors of
old,
But the love Of country over all their lesser loves
had sway,
And through the Vale of Death they safely brought
the fiag that floats to-day.
Jingling fell the iron shackIes on the blood en-.
crimsoned sod,
Lifted the darkened vail that stood between us
and our God.
Fled the demons of oppression. treason, heresy and
crime,
And the man of Appomatto1 made the final day
sublime.
As the mist of time grows denser, so our retro
spectve view
Finds the base and false grow DINNER, brighter
shine the grand and true.
Errors are obliterated, men judged by deeds
and worth,
DswDs the day Of brighter manhood that trans
figures all the earth.
On the Highway Of the future CLOVIS answering
faithful lights
beacon nres OF truth and Justice, built Free
dom's mountain nights.
Lights that lead us ever onward lights that are not
false vain,
Lights that lead us where the world shall meet on
Freedoms mighty plain.
Tread The way with stcadfast measure, footsteps
ringing from the sod,
For is the path that leads to honor glory and TO
God.
This, the grand prophetic lesson from the Army of
the dead,
As we stand here in their solemn presence with
uncovered head.
Here we bring our flowers and gariands, sweetest
of the gifts of May,
And upon each sacred mound our tributes reyer.
emily lay.
Roses wther, lilies fade and violets will droop
and die.
Whether sunlight shines or rainfall comes from
bright or darkened sky
But their vanished fragrance floats to that far i i'm
and distant world
Where no trumpet call Is sounded, and no battle.
flag unfurIed.
With the dead we leave our flowers; with the dead
we leave tears;
With the dead we leave the solemn benediction of
the years
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
Uncertain About Returning.
[OdkLand Echoes

There's at least one lawyer in Oakland who
has his doubts abont the Immortality of human
affairs, and he is serious man with wife. 1t
is his custom to put on his office door when ho
is going out temporarily notices somewhat Of
this character
"Gone to lunch back in half an hour"
"Gone to court; back in three hours"
'Gone out to sec man; back in ten min
utes."
And so on, as the circumstances may require,
and, as he is prompt man, callers are gener-
ally successful In waiting for him.
One day lately caller found this:
"Gone shopping with my wife; back the
Lord only knows when"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
AZ Eva
A Valuable. Horse.

Torg,to eail.
A-You are in mourning, my old friend
B-Yes.
A-For whom?
B-For my wife, Isle went out riding the
other day, fell from ksr Horse, and thereby lost
her life.
A-Really! ] am sorry for you!
B-Tbanks.
A-By-t he-by, wouldn't you like to sell me
that horse?
B-yery sorry, but intend getting married
again.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
The Paradox Explained.
IBoston Courier.I

Boston CourierJ
Mrs. Greyneck-Now, Johnny, want you to
say your Sunday school lesson to me-
JOHNNY can't.
Mrs. Greyneck-You wretched boy; have
you forgotten it so soon?
Johnny-No, maam; ] amt forgotten It.
Mrs. Greyneck-What do you mean by tell
ing me you can't say it and then that you
haven't forgotten it? They can't both be true.
Johnny-Yes N, they be. never knew it.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
Mysterious Pants of James.

Ienns Syltngs.
Meeting Jim Webster, Uncle Nose could not
help being astonished at the magnificent pants
of jim.
Oats mighty fine par of pants for SIGH
poor niggah as you am to be wearin?"
Eyes, dey's mighty gorg' Gus and no mistake"
How much mout dey, cost yer and where
did yer git 'em?"
"Dey mout cost mb two years in dc peniten.
shiesy eff l tole."
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
Hardened.
[Chicago Tibune.l

Physician-I think l can cure you if you
will follow directions, but shall have to pre-
scribe what is known as the Indiana remedy.
Consumptive-You mean eating dogs flesh?
That won't scare me at all. i have often dined
at q IL. cent restaurant
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
A GREAT PUZZLE.
A Tramp's Grewsome Gift to an Ar
kansas Town.
BY TOM p. MORGAN.

T was at the hour
when the shades of
night begin to fall and
t II g curses wander
homeward to roost.
The weary wayfarer
gave a last gulp and
said:
" / cannot repay you
in scudi for your kind
ness, madam. But here
is a little puzzle which
may serve to while
away an idle hour.
My father. left q wild
over at the age of AZ.
married q maiden OF
II, and upon the fol-
lowing day my brother
Lyman welded her
mother, then a widow
Of SO. In due time a
son was born to each
couple. 1t may afford
you some little amuse-
ment in estimating the
various relationships
my father now bears
IN rp,on IN rp,aptu
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
What Is Her Nose Fore
Philadelphia Timss.l


"You say you are good washer and ironer
How do you tell when the irons are hot?"
How? By smelling the burning linen,
num- of course. What's my nose for?"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
OF Course.
IMdianapoIis Journ,

Indianapolis Journat.I
Mrs. Wickwire-Let me have half of the
paper, Henry, please.
Mr. Wickwire-Which half do Jon wautP
Mrs. Wickwire-The better half, dear.
And he handed her the woman " half of
course.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
HD ex-RQbQl'S
War ReeollQetioDS.
Running the Blockade on Land and
Sea-HOW Women Purchased and
Struggled Medicines and Other
COntraband Goods.

LOCK A D E running
was done on land as
well as on water, dur
ing the rebellion. The
first attempt was from
Louisville, KY. to Mem
phis, Tenn, by some
o-called al ocus-
pocus," the workings
of which l never knew,
and large quantities of
merchandise. provis-
ions, and even NUM-
tions of war, were
spirited out of Louis
Vile after tho Federals
were in possession, and
railroaded to Memphis.
1t did not last long,
II l. .11a r-tt,a~ n
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
Only a Figure of Speech.
Yarmouth REGISTER.

"Your beau stays quite while when he
calls?"
Eyes"
81 should think you would find the time go
slowly"
"Oh, we manage to squeeze through it."
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
Nasty, Running Sore

The poor little fellow indeed pitiabIe to look
at. Physicians gave him only temporary relief
He almost lost the sight of one eye, and the
best oculisls In Baltimore failed to benefit him.
Finally Mrs. Drexei insisted upon trying Hoods
Sarsaparlla and before he had taken half bottle
he looked like another child. Tho humor entirely
disappeared. and his eyesight was fully restored.
In fact, says Mr. Drexel, he is the healthest Of
our three children. and we feel that too much
praise cannot be given
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-06-09
Purify the Blood

HUUtT 8 oaTsapaTIIIa WIFI gTeH1 UeneIIU 20
Purify the Blood
and as general tonic to give strength and sharpen
the appetite. He says: 1T Is the best anti-nala-
rial remedy that i know Of" Certainly the cor
dial Endorsement of so prominent a man should
convince you that Hoods Sarsapara is worthy
your confidence. Mr.. Charles F. Drexel, a we'll
known former resident of Baltimore Nd now
Deputy City Treasurer Of Omaha Neb., writes that
Hoods Sarssparilla has effecteda
Phenomenal Cure
In the case of his son, who when two years old
became afflicted with Malignant Eczema. II
first developed in his right eye, and the discharge
from the same caused the whole face on that side
to break out in
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-10-30
Outgeneraled.

The recent debate between Mark Smith and Mickey Stewart at Tucson is treated e follows by the Globe Belt, . Stewart paper:
 Whatever may be the effect on the political fortunes of the contestants of the joint debate between Mark Smith ond W. c. Stewart, the Republicans were clearly outgenersled by the Dem- ocrats in arranging the place of meet ing. It was bad politics on the part of the Republicans to consent to ho.d- ing the debate in Tucson, as their can- didste had previously spoken there and made . favorable impression. There was no incentive whatever to take Stewart back to Pima county, which is supposed to lean toward Re- publicanism, and where he was reas- onAbly sure of receiving . large vote. Therefore he could not hope to in- crease his vote much, and ran the risk of disparagement in a contest with . polished speaker and experienced de- batter.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-10-30
Q. the Way se Paradi.e.

Let us hope that the people who habitually disregard their health will reach that desirsble place, and avoid the locality which is less desirable as an eternal residence on account of the heat and surroundings generally. But while we tarry Tn this vale of tears why should we voluntarily endure the tortures of dyspepsia when a system attic use of Hostetter's Stomach Bit ters will rid us of the atrocious mal- ady which-unless physicians are very much at fault-tends to shorten the term of our existence. Heartburn biliousness, constipation almost all ways accompany this complaint and are symptoraatic of it. These are all extinguished by the Bitters. which also conquers completely malaria. rheumatism, nervousness and debility. Since the appearance of "la grippe" it has shown a singular mastery over this formidable complaint that has carried oh; so many of our brightest and best. 1
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-10-30
Off for Nevada.

c. NJ. Bruce left this noon for Ben son where he will take the train Tor Nevada, where he goes to secure ad, ditional pasturage for his cattle. He has already shipped out 200 cars. He will handle 1000 head for Richardson and 1000 head for Dick Clark, which will go forward as soon as he secures the pasturage for them. The cattle are unloaded at Mills City and Hum- boldt. All of the pasturage is fenced, and winters are mild and pleasant very similar to the climate of Cochise. The icattle are unloaded at Colton and Sacramento for food and water, and go through in excellent shape without any loss.
 MT. Bruce regrets his inability to meet the voters of the county before election day, as he planned to do, but will endesvor to return in time to make A hurried canvas oi the county if pos sible.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-10-30
BETTER THAN POLITICS.
The Santa Fe Making Ar. engagements to Build from Oeming to
 Benson.

The much talked of connection be. tween Benson and Deming by the Santa Fe is about to be realized. The good news comes from Deming and is contained in dispatch to the Fl Paso Times. yesterday morning, which says:
 It is given out in railroad circles here this afternoon that the Santa Fe officials are completing preliminary arrangements for the construction of a branch road from this point to Benson Arizona. a distance of about one hun dred and thirty miles, and there con- meet with the New Mexico and Arizona railroad extending from Benson to Guaymas, Mexico, and opening up one of the best agricultural districts in the Republic, as we'll as furnishing direct communication with the coast. The Southern Pacific at present controls all the trade brought over the Guay- mas road and it is stated that tn e Santa Fe officials are convinced that an excellent opportunity awaits A com petative branch. It is also reported that the removal of the big shops at San Marcial to this point is seriously contemplated, and if the new road is constructed there is little doubt but the Santa Fe will make Deming a central point, and erect suitable plant for the maintenance of that position. The construction of the road from here to Benson would mean an in immense increase in the earn ings of the Santa Fe in this section.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-10-30
The Cat Ont.

The antagonism of Mickey Stewart to statehood is acknowledged by the Florence Tribune, one of his strong supporters. which says:
 Some democratic papers are sndeav bring to make capital against Stewart because he did his utmost to defeat the constitution framed at Phepix, and because he opposes admission un- der that instrument. The people who use this as an argument against Stew art are welcome to it. It would be . calamity of far reaching consequence to our people fl Arizona should be ad- mitted under that constitution. We can we'll afford to wait two years rather than be cuised by such an or. ganic law. Every person who holds land which is dependent upon irriga- ton for cultivation should vote for Stewart as delegate to congress, then support him in his opposition and assist him in the obtaining of m en- abling act. by which the people of Ari. zona would have an opportunity to frame an acceptable constitution.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-10-30
For Cattlemen.

Colin Cameron has received letter from w. H, Llewellyn, live stock agent of the Santa Fe. He gives a rate on Cattle per car, standard as- urement of $75 from Fairbank or -ua chuca to Thscher, $7S.5O to La Junta $50 to Las Animas and $S3 to Pueblo, In addition he says:
 The operating department advise that they can take care of two or three trains day in addition to the busi- ness they are now moving. If any greater movement than this Is intend. ed l should at once be notified. l would be very glad if you would let all interested parties know of these rates, and if you would give them ss much publicity as possible, that every one may know that we are ready and willing to do all we can to help the cattlemen out of their present diff. culties.
Tombstone epitaph., 1892-10-30
s Kids Work.

A spec ial to the Star this morning from Globe says that Kid and band are raiding in that vicinity. On Sum- day James Hall, who was hunting horses near the mouth of sCanyon Greek, was fired upon by two Indians. Fifteen shots were fired but Hall es- capped unhurt. Yesterday the same band killed an Indian and captured . squaw at Black Bear spring, near Gil sons ranch. To-day at 10 o'clock John Keyser and another cowboy were chased by a party of three In- dians seven miles south of Globe. Keyser escaped and came tn town. Sheriff Thompson and posse of nine men and three scouts promptly start- ed out to take the trail, which leads south toward San Pedro Several de- tachments of troops and scouts are al- ready in the vicinity of San Pedro, and others are following the trail. Strong hopes are entertained sf the capture of the fenseadss.