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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

SENATOR MORGAN says that England
never intended that the International Silver
Conference should amount to anything fur
Their than to delay the rehabilitation of
silver England owns fully ope-half of the
corporations formed under our laws, and
yearly draws an immense sum from their
profits. She intends that this should be
paid in gold. She is the creditor nation of
the world, and has every other in her fnan-
cial grasp, except France. She intends to
fix her own terms in which they shall pay
her, and that nothing but gold shall be
accepted in payment.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05
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THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON. d. c., JANUARY 5, 1853.
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This fact is Of much more than usual i'm
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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

THERE has suddenly doomed up another
bold, bad man in New York, whom the Euen-
ing Post, Times and the Cleveland newspapers
generally, pronounce much holder and
bladder man even than ID. B. Hill His name
is Edward Murphy and the reason of SO
many "epitaphs," IS Mrs. Darlington would
say, being flung at him, is that he wants to
be Senator from New York, and has probably
got things fixed so that he will be. The
biographies being published in the papers
hostile to him, say that he was born and has
lived in Troy, N. Y, all his life. That he
entered politics very young, and speedily
became the political boss of Troy. Then he
made himself politically solid by going into
the brewing Business and getting a mort
gage-cinch on all the saloons He was an
associate of John Morrissey, patron
of the prize ring, and became the
director general of select crowd of first
class thumpers. He and Daniel Manning
were close friends and allies until Cleveland
became candidate for Governor, when they
dissolved partnership and became bitter
enemies, much to Manning's injury, for
Murphy took the State printing away from
him. Ever since, Murphy has been max
ing war on Cleveland and Cleveland's
friends, and has forced the latter out of
every profitable office and fat contract in
the State. He asrepresented to be in ALI
ance with all tiiesbig corporations and mo-
nopolies in thektafs, and ready at any time
to promote orAdetaet lie. islatio, as they
wish, in return for winch ,hey give him
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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

The Presbyterians are taking up in earn
est work that has been too long neglected
the educational and moral improvement
of the mountain whites " of Virginia, West
Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North and
South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. These
people are naturally Presby terians, for a
large proportion of them are descended from
the Scotch, Scotch-Irish, and English Pres
byterians who immigrated hither in con-
sequence of the prosecutions more than a
century ago. They found all the good lands
near the seacoast and the rivers taken up by
tbs bankrupt hangers-on of the English
courts and their dependents, and were forced
to settle in the inhospitable mountain re-
gions, where poverty and the lack of edu-
cational faeilitiessdid a sad work for them
They were the greatest sufferers by the
institution of slavery, since it cut off all
chance Of profitable employment, deprived
them of proper markets for what they could
raise, and prevented their having schools.
The planters were strongly opposed to any
public-school system, as they are to-day. Up
to three years ago there was no public school
in Asheville, N. c., which has 5000 inhabit-
ants, and is one of the most progressive cities
in the State. Twoyears ago the Home Mission
Board of the Presbyterian Church began act
i've work among these people whose number
is estimated at 100000, and is establishing
schools and distributing reading matter
among them, with very encouraging results.
The younger people are quick to learn, and
take readily to new ideas 1t will be a great
deal better to redeem this class and lift them
up to the level of American citizenship than
to waste money and effort on the Chinese
and Hindus.
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the NATIONAL TRIBUNE CALENDAR
FOR 1893
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The beautiful NATIONAL TRIBUNE CAL
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II is the handsomest Calendar on the market,
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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

Now. Giles was 3 good natnred fellow, didn't
know much. was born tired, and was over fond
of the fluid that inebriates. Giles progressed
well. and when the doctor thought he was
well enough to leave. his parting advice was
that he should keep quiet awhile and keep out
doors as much as possible in pleasant weather,
for all that he needed was plenty of oxygen.
A few days after Giles was met in the village
of A. He was inquiring where be could
buy the best gin, saying that DIR. s. had or
dered him to do no work, but to drink the best
gin.
While Giles was i'll one of his neighbors
asked what the doctor said his disease was.
" Pneumonia" was the reply. New hell;
its nothing but old-fashioned lung fever"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05
A SLIGHT MISUNDERSTANDING.

In the Autumn of 1871. DR.. S, who had
been graduated from Harvard, and had prac-
ticed in Boston for several years, removed to
G-ville a small hamlet in the Mohawk
Valley region.
Among his first patients was one Van D.,
an old farmer, with some liver difficulty.
which the doctor diagnosed as o difficulty of
tho "ble duct"
day or two after his visit Mrs. Van D
was questioned by neighbor as to what she
thought Of the new doctor. Sho replied,
"Well, don't think much OF him. don't
think he knows anything. He said Johns
sickness was caused by billed ducks, and We
haven't had duck in the house, billed or any
other way, for over 10 years"
Another patient of Dr.. s. about the same
time was Giles E.. case Of pneumonia.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05
THE CAHRONEER."

"The Cannoneer will make tho most ae-
esptable holiday gift for soldiers son. 1t
"a absolutely the best war story ever written,
and is absolutely true. 1t tells boy just
what ne wants 10 know-how the soldiers
actually lived, marched and fought, what
pleasures and eDjoyments they had, what
sorrows, trials and triumphs. Many thou
sands have been sold Sent to any address
On receipt of Sl50 Address
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

THE Modern Language Association of
America, in Convention in Washington last
week, pronounced strongly in favor of SPELL
ing Reform, and united with the Philologi-
cal Associations of England and America in
recommending the use of the rules for amend
ing the spelling of certain classes of words.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

large sums for political purposes, and have
He is said to be utterly ignorant of political
principles, never read Presidents message
or any similar public document, cannot
make speech, and never tries to. Natur-
ally, Cleveland is open in his expression of
opposition to his election ms Senator, but he
will probably be elected all the same.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

REPORTS from Rapid City, S. D., say that
the Harvey Peak Tin Company is meeting
with unexpected success in getting out the
metal, and the prospect is very fattering of
being able to supply large proportion of
what is needed by the country.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

The cold facts are that the average three
months-men in the war of the rebellion saw
more hard service and fighting than the
average Mexican volunteer. Yet the Next
can volunteer is given big service pension
without dissenting voice, while all manner
Of ISLANDERS and calumnies are uttered to
prevent the Union soldier from being treated
with any thing like that fairness.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

Nor one of the charges against Prof.
Briggs has been sustained. Heresy-hunting
will probably now stop in the Presbyterian
Church and the work of accommodating the
Church to the progress of the age 60 on with
increased vigor.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

SECRETARY Of the Treasury Foster thinks
the purchase of silver has been good thing
for the country, as it has added $500, 600
30 the circulating medium.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05
A PARAPHRASE.
antine against immigrat.

Mrs. Gadsby-I will have to put some extra
stitches in your underwear, so they will hold.
Mr.. Gadsby-That's right. for you know the
Good Book says las ye sew SO shall they rip"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05
SAME OLD GAME.

Spooks-Where is Jones now?
Cook-In the penitentiary.
Spooks-What was the troubler
Cook-He WAS stock hOlder.
Spooks-Engaged in some crooked bank
work, / suppose.
Cook-No. no /; he stole cows and held them
for sale.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

THERE is no reason founded on humanity
why we should offer homes TO the pauper
millions OF Europe. Mexico and South
America are crying for immigrants and
have almost boundless acres to give them.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

THE impression is gaining strength that
Mr.. Cleveland intends calling an extra SEES
sion in September. This will enable the
party managers to get the new Representa-
tives in shape, SO that the organization of
the House can be secured without difficulty.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

THOUGH it is Winter the cholera is still
spreading in Europe. We can only keep
the plague away from us by stringent quar-
antine against immigration
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

SENATOR ALLISON is not at all satisfied
with the results Of the International Silver
Conference.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

Haze you asked all your dcguaiataaces 10
subscribe for TIE M 9IONAL TRIBUNE?
~ not do so at once, TO giuc the paper more
per5 in ehampiontng the cause Of the peteraas.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

THE sensational story sent out last week
that Secretary Foster, Of the Treasury De-
partment, was about to issue S50,00O,0 900 OF
$100,G00,000 bonds, but was stopped by an
authoritative telegram from the President,
was undoubtedly originated by the soldier
haters, who are working SO hard 10 alarm
the country over deficit in the Treasury
There was absolutely no basis for the story
The Treasury is not in need of money for
any purpose, nor is it likely to be- There
ment of gold to Europe, and the chatter
about it was due solely to spectators, who
worked the scare for their own purposes.
In point of fact, there is more available gold
in the Treasury than there has been for
months. There is actually $4,000, 600
worth of the precions metal in the Govern
ment's Golfers, of which $1O0,000,O00 are
held as a basis for the greenbacks, and
$123, 600, 600 for the gold certificates, leav-
ing $24,O0O,000 I" free gold" which can be
used for any purpose the Government sees
fit. The statement for the LIST of January
shows that the cash in the Treasury on that
date was $l3s, 1923, coo. This will probably
increase, as tho receipts both Of internal
and external revenue are very large.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05
SOLDIERS AND PENSIONERS.

The New York SIN makes the following
statements, which are eagerly copied by the
clan of hating papers, from Maine
TO California:
On the Ist of January, 1862. there were present
for duty so 20i officers and in all Of the armies
| of the Union. including Regulars and volunteers.
! The present number OF pensioners exceeds that
total by more than 400 600.
On the LIST of January, 1858 there present for
duty in all of the armies of the Union s.S02 sol
| diers. The present number of pensioners exceeds
| that total by abont 25o.o00.
On Jan. ], 1854. five months after Gettysburg
there at the front Gil $50 soldiers. The pres
ent army OF pensioners eIceeds that number by
about $40 600.
On Jan. !. 1866, there al the front In active
service go, 924 soldiers of the Union The present
army of pensioners exceeds that number by about
$50 600.
On Msrch 81 1865 rlie date OF the battle of Five
Forks, and nine days before The surrender of Lee.
there present for service in all of the armies
of the Union 657 "a soldiers Tho present army of
pensioners exceeds this total by about 300 600 men.
On May i, 1868, after the fighting had practically
ceased the number Of soldiers reported present for
service in all Of the victorious armies of the Union
rose to ~ su7. This the highest point reached
during the war, as far a, Is shown by the tables
from the official report TO the Provos!-Marsha-
General copied in Col. Phsterer's Statistical
Record" The present army Of pensioners exceeds
this total by nearly 800 600.
As is usual with soldier-haters the Sun,
carefully omits very important figures, and
makes garbled statement, on the principle
that halftruth is always more dangerous
than a whole lie. A plain statement Of the
actual figures will show holes in the Suns
statements wide enough TO drive hay
wagon through. In the first place:
The total nunber of pensioners on the
roll Oct 1, 1892, was 910028.
This number was made up as follows:
Invalids. War of the Rebellion. .....,.... 7l24o6
Widows, etc, War Of the ReDellion...... les, I3I
Revolutionary widows..................-.... %
w ar OF lol2..... 6,S3l
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05

.sa A No .sslreros fo.r offee IS ssoonDsss n.rrEs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
SUBURBAN NEWS
ALEXANDRIA.

-lnong the acts of interest in this neigh
mood which will be proposed at the re-
1i,ening of the general assembly at Rich
lcond in January is IAN act to provide for
the issue of 100000 of bonds by Alexan-
dria county, for the appointment of a coun-
~ engineer and for the improvement of
county roads. Also an act to authorize
the board of supervisors of Alexandria
county to provide building and plumbing
regulations, to establish a fire service. to
light roads and streets and to provide a
jail and police court in Rosslyn." If these
acts become laws the county seat of Alex
andria county will be removed to Rosslyn.
1t Is by no means certain, however, that
these measures will be adopted by the gen.
eral assembly.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum gave
a pleasant entertainment last night at
their hall on Duke street. A number of in
vited guests gathered and the occasion was
an exceeding pleasant one
Some time ago. as reported in The Star,
Officer James McCuen, while sitting asleep
at the station house. was suddenly reused,
and before he became awake he shot Of
fcer Crump in the knee officer Crump
has been suffering seriously with the wound
since that time. and he Is now in a preca-
rious condition
Mr.. John T. Allen has been elected noble
grand of Sarepta Lodge. /. o. o. F.
, The work of restoring Christ Church to
the colonial style has been completed by
the addition of a bishops chair in mahog-
any The colonial work has been done from
designs by Glenn Brown. architect.
Rev. R. L. Carne of Sacred Heart Church,
Richmond. Is in this city for a short time
and Is located at st. Mary's parsonage.
1t Is expected that in the early spring the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will COM
plete it's branch from the Alexandria and
Washington railway to Rosslyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-28
BROOkLAND.

Miss Mary Marean has received the pres
idential appointment as postmistress at
Brookland and the post office will be per-
mancntly removed to the Town Hall. Miss
Marean purposes having a telegraph office
IN connection with the post office, which
will supply a long felt want.
The community was sadly shocked to
learn of the sudden death of Mrs. William
Hackett, daughter of Mrs. Rachel A.
Means of Queenstown, after an illness of
only nine days Mrs. Hackett was a young.
brilliant. lovable lady whom to know was
to admire, and her loss is keenly felt by
all. The funeral took place at 2 pm today
and a large assembly of sorrowing friends
attested the high esteem in which Mrs.
Hackett was held
Willie Hare OF University Heights while
hosting stone at the Catholic University
caught his hand in the block and tackle
and crushed his fingers very badly. DIR. j.
ii. Brooks dressed the painful wounds and
at present they are doing as well as pos
sible
The Baptist Sunday school rooms con-
tanned q great many more persons than
could be comfortably accommodated in the
limited space of the assembly room last
night, but al were anxious to hear the
cantata "All Nations Shall Serve Him, -
and to see the annual distribution of pres
ents to pupils from a prettily decorated
tree. Recitations were wen rendered by
Frank West. Helen Marean, Amelie Etz.
Benny Hare. Milton Daniels Margaret Sis
son, Rosebud Sherwood. Dora Dryer, Hattie
Paxton and Aura Middiekaur. A tableau,
THE Stable at Bethlehem" by the infant
class. who sang "Luther's Cradle Hymn,
was very effective. as was also the tableau
shepherds and Kings" rendered realistic
with calcium light. A patriotic motion
exercise by the girls of Mrs. Schwier's
class. representing all nations with their
nags. was eEcellently executed and a carol
by the primary school was well sung. but
the chorus singing by the entire school
was below its usual standard. large
number of pupils are enrolled under the
care OF Mr.. j. l.. Sherwood, superintendent.
and all Jared very nicely from the contents
of the tree. MIR. Isaac Quackenbush i'm
personated Santa Claus and created some
CONSERVATION and much amusement among
the little folks.