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The National tribune., 1892-01-07
HIGHEST GRADE
Solid Gold Watches
AT Low PRICES.
appleton, Tracy & Co." and "P. S.
Bartlett" at the Price of Ordinary
GOld-flled Watches.
SO DWT. SOLID GOLD
ENGRAVED CASE.
Offer No. 100.


Many Of our subscribers have inquired for
Waltham watches Of the highest grade in
heavy solid gold engraved cases.
We now offer 10 furnish the magnificent
Waltham nickel movement known AS
Appleton, Tracy a. Co" i'm n full en-
graVed solid Ink gold case. hunt
ing or open face, weighing 30 dWt.,
TO any subscriber.
In the works Of this wonderful watch are
ID eXtra-fine red ruby jewels i'm
solid gold settings. II is adjusted
TO temperature. isGchrOniSm aud
position, and IL has patent regu-
1at0r and LOgan's celebrated
ISreguct lIaiT-spring.
Tins watch, when tested at the Paris EX-
position, received the Gold Medal. 1t is a
stem-Winder and setter, and suited
TO the use Of all who require the most
accurate time. Regular price from
500 TO $50. Sent 10 any NATIONAL TEIB-
UNE subscriber, delivery guaranteed, SEQ.
Offer No. IOI.
The celebrated "P. =. BARTLETT
Waltham full nickel, same as Appleton,
Tracy & Co, excepting special adjustment.
in 30 dwt. solid Ifk gold full
engraved ease hunting or open facet
sent 10 any subscriber for $50.
When we say that movement is +" full
nickel we mean that the framework that
holds the wheels is nickel, aud not that the
watch is in nickel case. The majority OF
gold watches have brass movements The
watches we have under this head have
nickel movements, unless otherwise ordered.
il you would just az soon have a brass (or
gilded) movement please mention the fact
when ordering. With gilded movement the
Appleton, Tracy g. Co. costs only S5s, and
the II. S. Bartlett only $40. In either event
the case is the same, and the difference in
price is caused by the different material
used in flp fnoyempnt
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WATCH Is
ALMOST FREE.
To National Tribune
Subscribers Only.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has made q
contract for an immense number of Watches,
and proposes to sell them for n short time
10 subscribers only at prices that will seem
incredible to those people who have kHowl-
edge Of Watches. The most wonderful part
of this offer is that, although we can get
hundreds of different makes, we eoniine this
proposition 10 those made at Waltham and
Elgin, which, as our readers well know, are
absolutely without rivals. They are un-
questionably the best Watches in the world.
While we hope and expect TO be able TO con-
tinue this offer indefinitely, yet il is possible
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which is superior TO a solid gold case. This
case is guaranteed to wear ID years, and with
any decent usage will wear Just like solid
gold for from p to 30 years. 1t is full en-
gravod with an intricate design Of classic
dclicacy. IL is elaborated over back front
and center, giving this timokeepera gorgeous
and unique appearance of which uO adequate
impression can be conveyed by a mere de-
scrption and newspaper cut, which, Of cOurse,
fails 10 show the rich arrangement OF color
as well as form which conduces to the ar
tistic effect obtained. The movement (cOm-
monty called works. is magnificently ieweled
according to the most scientific principles,
and the patent piniOn and compensation
balance are made of highly tempered steel.
The dial or face is enameled and set with
gold, and the hands are made Of solid rolled
gold plate, spun and wrought to the finenGss
and delicacy Of antique lace Since it is the
latest and most satisfactory product Of the
great Egin factory, it has been fittingly
named "Elgin's Pride.n The loyal sub
scribers 10 THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE de-
serve the handsOmcst watch in the world,
and we are determined that they shall have
IL. This will undoubtedly prove a fortu-
nate speculation for many Of our subscribers,
because such watch readily yields hand
some profit over what we sell it for in cash
or exchange. We guarantee that it con-
tains the chief features of the most expen-
sive watches. Don't write and ask if it is
genuine Elgin. We guarantee il, and that's
enough. Your ieweler when he first gets
hold Of this watch six months hence will
charge you from $50 to $50 for il. We
give you the benefit Of our great discounts
and charge you, including free delivery,
only SO
IL will be noticed that around the figure
in the picture Of the dial there are dark lines
These are tracings Of pure gold which appear
upon the highly-p0lished face Of the white
y,nrn.fofy
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Solid Gold Ifk. U. s. Assay Case,
WaIiham or EIgin, $3.50.
Offer No. Oh,

A men'ssize Wal.ham or Elgin Watch,
containing seven jewels, compensation bal
ance and safety pinion, stem winding and
setting apparatus, and all the latest i'm
provements. The case is sold nickel-silyer
open face, and the crystal is made Of plate
glass so heavy as TO Withstand any strain
The usual price of this Watch is $3.50 to
$3.50. We send il TO subscribers by regis
tered mail Tor, 80. 30 81
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The China will be carefully
boxed aud shipped byeKpress or
freight, the receiver 10 pay
charges Of transportation. Past
freight takes a little more time
than express, but IL IL preferable,
unless the goods are needed in
special haste because Lhe charges
are very much lower by freight,
aud in fact. eXcep, 10 very distant
points, amounts 10 but "a triiie.
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EL.GEN'S PRIDE.
Offer No. 100.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE fittingly cele-
brates Christmas, 1891, by offering to its
subscribers the most beautiful watch TO be
found in the market. Many were offered,
and although time and capital have been
lavished upon all, yet the watch repre-
sented in our engraving is far the hand
soonest, and therefore we selected il. The
case is made of solid gold, reinforced or stiff
fened with the finest filling metal yet dis
covered. In this way n case is obtained
The National tribune., 1892-01-07
SiOO WATCH
ONLY S38.
No. 9S.

Most Of our subscribers have seen gold
filed Watches which their friends have
bought from watch-club agents or retail
jewellers for $3S. THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
sells just such watch for $3.50. Under
the above number we offer Waltham or
Elgin full jeweled Watch, containing COM
pensatiOn balance, safety pinion, stem wind
ing and setting apparatus, Is fine jewels, in
solid gold settings, Breguet hairspring,
hardened and tempered in form, and all i'm
provements; in
Solid Gold Ifh. u. =. Assay Case,
weighing 2 or. (40 dwt) This case is strong
enough TO protect this magnificent move
ment and il is beautifully finished. This
Watch is too expensive for watch clubs or
country jewellers 10 sell. 1t can only be
bought in the large centers where retailers
have grown wealthy by selling Just such
Watches at from 800 TO $500. We guar
antee every watch TO give perfect satisiac-
tion, and our subscribers know that our
guarantee proves the value Of the Watch
Regular price 500. Our price, TO subscribers
only, by registered mail, safe delivery guar.
bAAtNAB why C9sbC1
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Special Offer No. 6, Ladies' Size.

A genuine Waltham, with 7-jewel move
ment, compensation balance and safety
piniOn, stem wind and set, in a rolled gold
plated ease that will look like gold for a
engraved. A guaranteed timekeeper, hunt
ing case
We offer this watch with THE NATIONAL
renewals for $3.50
For sale at Ills
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Solid Geld Watch, $28.G0.
Grand SDeciaI Offer NO. O7.

magnificent Watch, made by the United
States Watch Co. (Waltham), containing
I5 Jewels, compensation balance, safety
piniOn, stem winding and setting appa-
ratus, Breguet hair spring hardened and
tempered in form, improved patent regu-
lator fully adjusted The case is solid gold,
either hunting or open face, and celebrated
Brooklyn Granger Sent to any subscriber
for $25 40
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HOW TO SECURE 1T.

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A HANDY BOX
" STANDARD FAMILY MEDICINES %
At LESS THAN HALF PRICE.
No. A.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE Is interested IN the WsIfaRa
Of Its subscribers 1t offers them the uXures and nsca
stiles Of life nc reduced rates. The greatest luxury
health. Many have become invalids, and many nopa
have died from lack Of the stitch iu timer little
ordinary medicine such quinue at the proper time,
would have of the worlds greatest men osA
uutlmely death.
Recognizing the fact that each family should be pr.
pared % reat at ordinary troubles 70 which a
heir We have had prepared by Of the most reliable
manitaeurers In the country, handy box Of stand
ard Family Medicines"
The handy box" which we have had prepared 5 -
follows.
100 Quinine Pills 2 grs.
100 Anti-C 0nstipatiOn Pills
100 Liver Grlnules.
100 Compound Cathartio GranuleA
100 Iron Pills
so Anti Headache PillA
so Antt-NervOu5 Pills.
The price at which these are usually sold IN IN
country would make the package cost about %. Tia
Quinine Pills alone for instance usually sell for Oh
hundred, and the Iron Pills for Sl25.
We will send the box securely packed and postpaid -
address for 81 80
No family should be without a handy box At All
times and traveller should leave home without
his satChe.. 10 has only to find its way into
any household % make good its claim q saver OK
money and suffering.
Each package has full directions II for the use ofh
drugs, and anyone can be his own doctor You should
take advantage Of this offer &C once the price OF medic
CiHeS very low 40 the present time and there
tQutY what should have % charge for tile package III
the tulked-Of drug combination is carried out
We the right 70 withdraw the offer should -
be compelled do by any advance in Of thess
staples by the drug trust.
These are proprietary articles and will in no way
interfere with them, but simple standard remedies
being the we'll known medicines in daily by every
family phy sican all over the civilized world.
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daily use, are Just the same as solid silver:
In fact, even the richest OF our people nave
long since quit the everyday use of the old
fashioned solid silver ware.
Remember, to subscribers only free gift,
charges prepaid, as premium for a club Of
only two.
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Gold Watch, $500.
Offer No. G2.

A mems size Waltham or Elgin gold-flled,
open face, Watch, stem wind and set. seven
jewels, and all improvements; an accurate
time-piece, that looks just like a 500 solid
gold Watch. The case is guaranteed to wear
10 years. Watch clubs and retail jewellers
have been selling this Watch for $3S. Our
price by registered mail is only $12 90
The National tribune., 1892-01-07

that since our profits are so small we may
feel Obliged TO discontinue it without notice,
and we therefore advise our subscribers 10
order at once. Remember that we guarantee
each and every Watch TO be the latest and
best product Of the Waltham or Elgin fac
tories, whichever you may select. Our pre-
vious offers still hold good, but il is for
your advantage 10 order from this offer such
Watches as it contains. We want il dis
tinctly understood that rs this offer is pri-
marily for the benefit OF veterans we want
them 10 make as much as possible 10y selling
TO their friends, and as soon as il appears
that they have been supplied we expect TO
withdraw the offer without notice.
We guarantee satisfaction in every case.
Always state whether you wish a Waltham
or an Eigin, and give the number of our
offer
The National tribune., 1892-01-07

~ sssssa [sslO
Ahlh VIII be seut Tree % any address postpRid for
club oi 81 yearly subscribers Here II chance for our
young iOkr 10 secure Christmas present for the te
brother VI Sister sbs0u uLely free of cOsl -
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Read Below the -Four Selections to Suit Various Tastes
and Needs.

During the past two years
we have supplied hundreds
ofsetz 81 our Decorated China
to people all over tie coun-
Try, and it has never failed 10
give perfect satisfaction. IL
10 made especially for ne al
the largest and best pottery
iu the United States. We
buy ln very large qnnmtilies.
The National tribune., 1892-01-07
HANDY BOX OF MEDICINES.
No. 2.

Many persons wishing all the varieties Of plli0
offered In Handy Box Of Medicines" No. 1, will and
what they want In No. 2.
Il consists merely Of TWO boxes OF 100 quinins pla
each. viz:
Box ZOO two-grain quinine pills
4 Box 100 three grain quinine pills.
This arrangement permits of two three, i've. OK more
grain doses. o. suit the
Mailed for 81 to any address in the United States
In other words this paper offers 10 sell so grains %
quiuiue, put above described FOR a. Before buy
ing OF your local druggist the price of 800 grana
OF quinine in pills, or even the price Of So
The National tribune., 1892-01-07
A AGHILD'S SILVER TABLE SET.

TlIis IL something fresh from lie factory. manufao-
ture1 specially Tor tis Idls trade The cut il very
much reduced in size ana does not do tie articles
justice. lt AZ not toy set but chllds use al Tie
table IL s the proper size for child from tie time ii
h able % sit al tie sable uull about u wears ol
There "a knlfe FORK spoon, cup ana uauk ln ring
They are manufactured Of American sterling covered
with quadrupe plate Oi pure elyer These articles
are a. g0lu Tor practical purposes though made Oi
pure silver clear through They viii never wear FassV
but Viii always retain Tie bright white color f silver m
the melHl iu ihcm being VI the same lut The rt
neatly packed IN beautiful Hlk lined plush box Ne
oleT these i've pieces boxed and POSTPAID nd foa les,
than that charged Tor the box alone Iy tIe leading
Ellyerhmlth6 Of New York Cliy,
Me , ss9d a.. y gosypaid tor .......... SI.A5
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Full JeweIed Gold Watch, $3.50.
Offer No. 90.

Same Watch as No 80, but hunting-case
By registered mail to any subscriber
for Sl9 0U
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GRAND EXTRA DINNER AND TEA SET COMB
I25 PIECES.

Th described the
U - IH-i inner % nec cups aud dauCcr "a
entire US otleuu
y ID tpb Il O
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Gold Watch, $3.50.
Offer no. 03.

Same Watch in every way as No. %, in
double or hunting case, by registered mail,
only $15 30
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Full JeWeIed Watch, $1,000.
Offer No. 81.

A genuine Waltham or Elgin 15-eweled
Watch, containing all the great patents
such as compensation balance, safety PIN
ion, stem winding and pendant setting ap-
paratus, Breguet hair spring hardened and
tempered in form, patent regulator, etc,
fitted into heavy nickel-silver case, open
face like that mentioned in Offer No. 81.
The works alone in this Watch usually sell
at from Sl2 to SIS. We send it by regis
tered mail TO any subscriber for $40 90
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Special Offer No. 7, Ladies' Size.

Same works rs in Special Offer No 6, but
in gold-fIled case guaranteed by the
makers to wear 10 years, fully en-
graved, hunting case. This makes a splendid
watch to present to anyone.
With THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE one year
to new subscribers or renewals for $l605
For sale at 1880
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Ths @ the the with te addition following
eces Or
dishes, a
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a SOUVENIR SPOON.
A Free Gift TO any Subscriber who
will raise
A CLUB OF 2.

This splendid Souvenir
Spoon is made specially for
Us by the Oneida Com
munity at their factory at
Niagara Falls. 1t is only
for our subscribers. Sou
venir Spoons are the fash
ion now, and we want our
subscribers to be up with
the times.
These spoons are not for
sale. and cannot be sold TO
anyone.
THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE
GIVES Them AWAY.
They will be sent to any
subscriber in the
IHE UNIFIED STATES,
al charges prepaid, as q free
gift upon only two con-
ditions:
These conditions are,
hrst. that you send in two
new subscribers for one
year at 81 each ; and, Sec
Ond. that you ask for the
spoon at the time of send
ing in the names.
These spoons are Of the
best pure silver plate, upon
a base of the well-knOwn
American Sterling, or
nickel silver compound.
OF course they look just
like solid silver, and for
many years, even if put to
The National tribune., 1892-01-07
Full JeWeIed Gold Watch, $3.50
Offer No. 95.

This is a 15-year guarantee gold-flled
watch-case, containing 15jeweled move
ment and all improvements mentioned
under Offer No. 81. The case is beauti-
fully engraved, and is made by placing two
plates Of solid gold over plate Of fine COM
position metal. This is an open-face Watch,
and we cannot recommend il too highly,
Sent 10 any subscriber by registered mail
for only S15 so
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Z, II Is made by rolling two plates Of solid
gold over a sheet of fine metal for the pur-
pose of stiffening the gold and making it
protect the works better.
We offer this Watch with THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE one year to new subscribers or
renewals for $1665
For sale at 1890
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A 5G-PIECE TEA SET.
DINNER AID LEA sET COMRINED, sf PIECES

uelOUl
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Special Offer No. 8, Ladies' Siz

Same works as in Special Offer No 6, but
in 1f-carat gOld-HlIed hunting case,
guaranteed to wear 20 years. This il a
beauty, and like the case in special offer No.
The National tribune., 1892-01-07

The bauuhu trekaa fruits
pa am cove esugarl luwnnd ndc1yT
o b. b on lg und sy s slRryy ylp1t neIarey
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Special Offer Ho. 8, Ladies' Size.
Points to Remember When Ordering

!. You cannot buy any Of these watches
unless you are already subscriber, or un-
less your subscription accompanies your
order.
3 Always say whether you wish Waltham
or Elgin, and mention number Of offer.
g. Every subscriber is allowed to buy all
the watches he wishes.
4. This offer may not continue long, so
be sure to take advantage Of it Immediately.
New-York tribune., 1892-11-27

a court Of law, in connection with the bankruptcy
Ct the once famous Partisan couturiere, Rodri-
prcz who is now in an insane asylum Madame
Rodriguez was in the habit OF furnishing dresses
free Of cost TO a certain number of ladies; of the
grand monde, and also Of the stage world. by way
of advertisement. When, however, she became
financially embauass 3D. thes, lad cs were dismayei
taken to make for them gratis figured
on her ledgers as goods delivered
10 them in the ordinary way and still await pay
ment On the bankruptcy Of Madame Rodriguez
the couturierc and were placed by the assISnecs in
the hands Of lawyers for collection. Some OF the
to the demands and paid the accounts In full rather
than to court publ discussion concerning tho
terms on which the dresses mentioned therein had
been furnished. But others notably an eX-
nrcmiere danseusc Of the opera named Brach. and
Mile Hadamari, of the Comedie Francaise, declined
To pay and have fought the matter out Drlore the
civil tribunal Of the Selne with the result that they
we're acquitted of all liability in the matter The
court held that the dresses for which they were
called upon to pay had not been furnished IN the
ordinary manner bnt merely BY way OF adyer,
tscnent. Daring the proceedings the " premiens'
or forewOmen Of the principal couturlers in Paris
gave evidence, showing that it is quite an ordinary
and accepted practice for the leading talllcurS de
DANES 10 provide not only actresses, but also Ia
dies Of the highest rank and position IN society,
with dresses free Of cost. "a titre de reclame."
Indeed, the premiere Of Madame Rodriguez actin
allv went 80 far to furnish the Judges for their
per,onal informa ton. with list Of great ladies'
who compete with dramatic stars as tailor man
nequins." The discretion Of French magistrates is
proyerbial and hence it is that the fatcful list
was not included in the published proceedings OF
tho trial But the escape has been very narrow
one and unless am much mistaken TIE Ian
ccnsess belonging to the great world will hence
forth adopt the prccaution of my friend, the Com
tesse dc s.. who makes point Of never accepting
a dress on the "mannequin' system. without re-
ceivinC at the same time recelptet bill for the
omount which il costs EX-ATrACiIE.
New-York tribune., 1892-11-27
MINISTERS Is BUSINESS

From The National Review
IN Old ils hloncd Yorkshire Baptist preached ever.
sunday for fifty years and repaired shoes thrpus"VS
tho week. TIE good man. Who knew ms nlule =,
heart. studied Jonathan Edwards. Matthew Henry hna
Dwight. and paid his way. som" ot MS ns nre.ni'
snecrod ami re-, prtlbe persons turned up th.lr "s
AT hI, leather apron. but the common peop" h,'i,i
tho cd man So GLADLY that he did more real gu
than did mnny pulpit thumpcr attird In the prtve,,
OF gown and bands. lie one who knew low, ~ ~
make the best Of both worlds. and Al his deatn l.t
his widow "A house and money In the bahN iH,se ~
is dissenting preacher in one OF the eastern Souu'e
who is Thoroughly cOnverSdnt Win VI" puIn,'H "a
those herbs and siuplcs which old women cnploN -
effectively. The result Is that his SiIl III rois'
request by his ncl ghbors. John Wesley was no VII
rhyslcian and even wrote book on medicine ,n, n,,
istcs who possess the requisite kn0WIeis" am ~ sn,'
following I'm his steps and desp>ng Mrs "ruiGGi
might easily render the healing art both proh"O''
and helpful 10 themselves and Ia others ,oa,
\ minister OF my acquaintance, VINO II no "rJs
man OF science. has gained both money ana H,c.
hv tho ale or eNchang - ~ fossils. cpdopcra coeo
terra. and botanical specimens. lie gfauhe> M 10,
tastes ana gives pleasure 10 Others az the Ntlne i u,
lis church officers however. charge him win "aSn7
valuable hours and bringing dlscreilt upon MS o
fer the rcfutaOn OF such as DO not believe W ~, '
devil these men would be satisfied ana 81 on s.inus
tn, sugar In peace. minister not far from Lonuo
carries on the trade NJ florist: h. grows me IT,.
ard Other choice plants, all Of which ma a re'us
and remuncrativo sale at COvent Garden Nh1h 10 10
nccan he traded with borrowed capital, now ne y
comparatively wealthy. An active pastor WIG Wp ,ie %
row retired tom both ministerial aud comnerCi ~ ,'
was for rany years partner IN an ronbelstesn .,
ness and was not ashamed. lie WIS acTustohicdr ~, ~
LOast that his come ton with business Grabbed h
10 live I'm n good house. 10 dress his wife weii' ~, 20
his friends to help the poor, and 10 beheht 'i''
Church All OF which wa true.