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He Wrote "Dixie."

The Actors Fund in New York has just had
q case brought before its notice which is more
than usually interesting. 1t is of Dan" EN-.
NETT, famous old negro minstrel, and the au-
thor of Dixie" "Old Dan Tucker" and other
famous songs. A few days ago letter was re.
ceived from Paul Kester, dramatic writer
saying that Mr.. Emmett now 7S years old, was
living at Mount Vernon, o., and was support
ing himself by saving wood. He had no liv-
ing relative, and was quite dependent On what
he could earn in this way.
Tho Fund at once sent Mr.. Emmett a check
for $50. A letter to Mr.. Emmett accompany
ing the check told him that il was for his
immediate needs, and asked him if he would
care to enter the home for old men at st.
JohDland. Long Island, as, if he would. the
Actors Fund would pay regularly for his
board there, an1 he need not feel that he was
in any sense in the position of a pauper. II
he did not wish to accept this offer the Fund
would provide for him in some other way,
and would insure his comfort for the rest of
his life.
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KANSAS BILLIARDS..
How Passengers Have to Struggle Through
Them.
lS. Lonis Globe. Demoerat.I

lSt. Louis Globe Denocrdt.I
"I have just come in from one of the hardest
trips of my life" said Mr. viii Fl. Hutter to a
reporter at the Laclede Hotel and I have
gathered enough information about Kansas
billiards to last me lifetime. week or 10
days ago business took me to several towns in
Northern Kansas, away from the railroads. j
made the trip in an open buggy and if you
don't think that sort of travelling is disagree
able sometimes. just try it, as | did, when the
snow is from three to five feet deep and the
cold Is degrees below zero. / drove for miles
between walls of snow, which in some places
had drifted as high as the top of the buggy,
while the wind blew gale, carrying with it u
binding sheet of ice. Several times / thought
l would freeze. especially at one place, where
we got caught in drift which had blockaded
the road. and causing to have break.
down. We had to walk several miles to a
farmhouse, where We stayed that night There
wo found they were using fencep0sts boards.
old chairs, and anything else that would burn
for fuel. The farmer Informed me that there
was already much suffering among the people,
and that the loss of stock would be fearful.
"The further west / travelled the deeper be-
came the snow and the cold more intense and
finally found the roads so blockaded that
had to turn back. What seemed strange to
me was that the snow ended at about the Mis-
souri, line, although in the same latitude"
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Home; or -

This is just now seasonable and a serious ques-
ton for many. The cold" of the autumn has
developed into disease. Business society-the
winters confinement, its weather, has made
them weak and depressed. The family physician
looks grave, and finally says a change of air Is
"the only thing" Where shall it be? The Sea-
shore the Mountains, the South, all have their
features but Home sweet home, has comforts of
its own--not tn be found in the world elsewhere.
Exile In health is bad enough, but exile in sick
ness who can fully describe? Then the matter of
great expense oftcn makes, for many, the full cup
of trouble to overflow.
To any such, reluctant to go away, We would
say investigate what science and skill can do for
you right where you are. The Home Treatment
Of Drs. Sarkey & Pnlen will give you a change in
your own room. Their Compound Oxygen Is rich
est air. charged with maguetisn full OF ozone-iife
for the lungs. blood, and nerves; not drug to tax
the weak system.
The supply will last from two to three months.
Ii carries with IL the advice Of expert hyseians for
that period without extra charge. For twenty
three years. aud in er-widening circles this has
restored sick aud rundown people at their own
homes.
Before you go away. remember that If II change
of air will benefit yo,i, il can be had where you
If relief aud is only possible you eiii get
IL at hou,e where il will be relief indeed.
Write for particulars to Drs. STARKEY & PALES.
1929 Arch ST.. Piiiiade phin Chicago. san Fran
cisco, New York, and Toronto, Ont.
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when the spurs hits against the horse he's
put right on to his best speed in a hurry
"Oh, yes, said Robert "but that kind of
work isn't in my line"
Why not?" asked the young man:
. 'tain't no harm, not bit. If there was
there'd be rule 'gainst it, but there amt. u
Are you sure?n said Robert
The young man nodded emphatically.
And it doesn't harm the horse?n Robert
persisted
No more than it does to get little wink
Of 'lectricity through you
Hum!'' Robert reflected, with his eyes
upon the gold piece, which the young man
displayed between his thumb and finger. 1t
was $40. and put with the ten he had saved
would buy him the silver watch he had
looked at in Harper's secondhand iewelry
shop
''All right he said, at last, 'Tll fix up
your spurs come round to the station,
Johnson"
You allus was the felIer for me-" said
Johnson, following Robert at no slow pace
They turned into narrow back street to
the electric station, and hurried up the stairs
to the workshops, hung with a fine assort-
ment Of tools and coils of insulated wire.
This is my wire" Robert explained,
drawing out few yards from waste heap
in the corner; 'the manager said l could
have it for an experiment was making yes
terday; now let me get the measure from
your pocket to your heel"
The measure taken, there was snip, snip,
quick twisting of the wire with the pincers,
and the spurs and the battery were con-
nected.
Well, that is a neat job!n said johnson.
Here's your money. Put it out of the way;
the boss is coming"
But you said it wasn't any harm,'' de-
INJURED Robert IF it's that sort of work,
keep your money; don't want it,
8 1t is good bit to pay for 10 minutes
work like this; believe will keep it, u and
dropping it back into his pocket Johnson
hurried away without attracting the boss at
tention.
That night Robert did not rest well The
spurs kept clanking in his dreams, Johnson's
gold piece seemed staring at him with face
the size of the electric clock s, and he awakened
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Secretary Foster Borrowed Quarter.


There is one newspaper man in this town
who is personally interested in the silver
views of Secretary of the Treasury Foster. 1t
happened in this way: The newspaper man
was detailed to attend the banquet of tho Re-
publican Club at Delmonico's one week ago
last night Secretary Foster was there as one
of the distinguished guests. Like many men
of public fame, in donning his dress suit Mr..
Foster had forgotten to put anything in his
pockets. After making his speech he FASTENED
to the courtroom and passed in his check for
his coat and hat. He was annoyed to find that
he had no change with which to reward the
servants. Turning to the aforesaid newspaper
man he exclaimed: "By George! Charlie, l
haven't got cent. Lend me quarter" The
bit of silver was no sooner placed in his hand
than one of the prominent bankers of Wall
street called out. Here, Charlie, lend me
quarter also" Charlie" was pleasantly i'm
pressed by the fact that men of money are not
always mon with money.
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repeatedly with d shock as acute as if from
JOhnson's battery, H.
Dressing early the next morning he went
round to the livery stable, where he asked for
Johnson. ore4,m
Hes went last night to the Appleton
races. He's to ride Longshanks, yer know +"
Robert "knew''i He clutched $40 gold
piece in his pocket, and hurried to the electric
station. AA
1t was only $50. The manager seldom
reached there before g.
Robert busted the, chairs and desk four
times apiece, carlpned the big incandescent
lamp at the main entrance, and put new plugs
into three lamps that were blown. He had
forgotten his breakfast, and his little brother
came to tell him it was waiting for him.
''Tell mother to never mind; I'll be home
after while, josie" and he began sorting
out box of fresh electric supplies just in.
At last the manager came. Robert hastened
to meet him.
"Mr. Tinker" he said, may have the
morning off? l want to 60 to Appleton
"To Appleton" repeated the manager
Eyes, sir answered Robert.
g 1t isn't the races?"
ooh, no, sir; they're in tie afternoon;
want to see someone before the races y
The manager looked at his t;ivorite wirer
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Cost of the War, etc.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Please answer
through the columns OF your paper the follow
ing questions:
/. What was the cost of the late war?
2. The number of soldiers on each side?
g. The loss Of men on each side e?-D. ". n,
Walsh Run, Pa.
II. Senator Sherman once stated the cost ot
the war to be Sc 500, 100000
g The number of men on the Union side was
about 100000. The rebels had probably be-
tween 1, 800 600 and /, 100000.
J. The Union army lost between 400, 900 and
100000. 1t is impossible to say what the rebel
loss was, but it was probably as great, if not
greater.-EDIToR NATIONAL TRIBUNE
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piece of Independent wiring.
short, thick-set young man hurried after
him, and overlook him.
Halloo, Rob, is that you?'' he called
out. Hold on minute.
''What is it?n asked Robert, stopping
''Do you want a job that'll bring you a
five or ten extra?n
eyes, l guess so: what is it?" questioned
Robert.
''I'm to ride Longshanks at the Appleton
races, and Pm bound to come in winner, II
it takes 'lectric battery to do it u
"a what !" exclaimed Robert
Hush" cried the young man, in low
voice; Jim Flanders used one at the Stan
ford Derby, and it brought him in o. K.
every time"
:" don't understand" said Robert
''Well, you see these, dor't you?" and
the young man held up a bright new pair of
spurs, "and this,'' and he drew small
battery from his pocket; these are to be
connected up together SOS the battery will
send the 'lectricity down into the spurs then
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The 13Rth v. Y.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Please inform
me through the columns of your paper what
was the total loss-killed, wounded, and miss
ing-of the 136th N. Y, aud oblige-I.
SPENCER, Eernonia, Ore.
according to Phisterer's New York in the
War;" the both n. Y. lost 326 in killed.
wounded, and missing during its term of ser.
vice.-EDIToR NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
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The SOth Ill.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Please publish
the mortality of the 60th ILL.,, aud oblige-
K. A. STEPHENSON, Springfield. o.
1.-THE S0th Ill. lost six officers and So enlisted
men killed or mortally wounded. and 160 en-
listed men died of disease, in prison, of acci-
dents, etc.--EDIToR NATIONAL TRIBUNE1
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Joseph Ruby. heal up; the scales came
off and all over his body new and healthy flesh
and skin formed When he had taken two bottles
Of HOODS sARSAPARILLA, he was free from
sores" HARRY X. RuBY. Box 1885, Columbia, Penn.
HOOPS PILLS mild. gentle, painless. safe
and efficient cathartic. Always reliable. 25c.
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HE electric clock in
gthe courthouse burned
as bright and yellow
as the full moon at rise
in the horizon.
Robert, on his way
to the electric station,
noticed this with much
satisfaction, because he
had wired" the clock,
A
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-09
As LARGE

AS a dollar were the scro.
fnla sores on my poor little
boy. sickening and dis
gusiing. They were espe-
ciaily severe on his legs,
back OF his ears and on his
head. ! gave him Hoods
Sarsaparilia. In two weeks
the sores commenced to
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1t was a month later when johnson, his
arm still in splints, entered the electric sta
ton.
"pm going to set up fruit stall on the
corner, Rob-" he said. ''Horse-riding hasn't
brought me no good, and, Rob D.
The herald., 1893-06-18
GETTING AT THE FACTS.
CONTINUANCE OF THE FORD'S
TaEATER INQUEST.
Contractors and the Government Gen.
sured by the Witnesses-Con-
tracts Let to Incompe-
tent Parties.

WASHINGTON, June 17.-Contractor
George w. Dant was severely condemned
by the evidence given today at the cor
oner's inquest over the remains of the
Ford's thester victims. The United
States government also came in for a
share of condemnation for its methods
of doing work. Thomas J. Kane, con-
tractor, said the government would not
pay fair prices for good work. The gov
eminent, said Kane, while it
posted itself as to the financial
standing of builder or con-
tractor, cared to know nothing about
his skill or ability. An architect testi.
fed that the cement used in the work
-r~--- sslittlo better than mud.n A
builder said the manner of doing the
work was suicidal. The jurors made in
quiries of the witnesses as to the state
of Dant's mind. One contractor said he
was not in good health. The remainder
of the testimony was uninteresting and
at it's conclusion the inquest was ad-
journed till Monday.
The herald., 1893-06-18
THE SPANISH PRINCESS.
INFANTA EULALIA'S TROUBLE
WITH THE CHICAGO PRESS.
She Tried to Please Everybody and Is
Sorry III She Gave Ofense-
Prince Antoine Satisfied
With His Treatment.

New YoRK, June 18.-The Herald this
morning has three column double
loaded interview with member of Eu-
lalia's party and Eulslia herself in an
swer to recent comments by western
papers upon her conduct in Chicago.
Eulslia is quoted as saying:
Everything the duke said to you can
be considered as personal statement
from me. read the comments of the
Chicago press and I was completely sur
prised. From the very beginning tried
to please my hosts and make friends.
want the American people to have
as pleasant memories OF me as
/ shall alwaps -i-----.ss. af -. . sresr..
It askoniahed me 70 read that offended
anybody. No one offended me. If
had not been pleased with my treatment
/ should have left the country. 1 was
tired and sleepy and ill when went to
Mrs. Potter Palmer's house. / staid
there until the presentations were over,
and my head ached SO I could not re-
main to partake of supper. 1t is too
bad, but you must remember | had
much to wear upon my strength. How
could think OF offending Mrs. Palmer?
She ia a charming woman. Indeed,
when \ heard there was even a suspicion
that offended Mrs. Palmer, invited
her to take dinner with me at
the hotel, and placed her at
my right hand. As for my
failure to appear at Fort Sheridan and
review the troops, Commander Davis
offered to assume the whole responsible
ity of explaining, and assured US it was
not necessary. met General Miles and
he is an attractive, cultivated gentle
man. 1 would not think of being rude
to him."
''Is there any truth in the report that
your husband, Prince Antoine, has been
offended by the failure of the various
committees to pay more attention to
him."
The princess and prince both laughed
heartily. "There is not word OF truth
in it," said the princess, and the prince
nodded his assent. THE prince is not
here in representative character, and
he has been delighted with his oppor-
tunities for privately studying the
country and the magnificent exposition
at Chicago"
The infanta Eulalia did some quiet
shopping today. She will sail for New
port on Tuesday in private yacht.
The herald., 1893-06-18

culated on the street, the most import
ant of which was that money had been
drawn from the bank after banking
hours. He said that the officials had
attempted to raise money from other
banks, but could not, az they required
all the money they had on hand.
A number of business men we're aware
of the run that was being made ON the
bank, but declined to withdraw their
money, and thus embsrrass the institu-
tion.
Several business houses are reported
in Strengthened circumstances, and If
the defunct bank should fail to meet it's
obligations q collapse would likely oc-
cur. Business closed today without any
failure in commercial circles.
The other three banks are in sound
condition and nothing In the way Of q
financial crisis is expected. More than
100000 in gold coin has been placed in
the other banks in the past two days.
One bank has cash on hand to the
amount of $208, 800, while its entire de-
posits and debts amount to 1904, ESQ,
which Is an excellent showing.
The city treasurer has a small sum
on deposit in the closed bank. The
county treasurer has q deposit amount
ing to $26, ,5OOin it also. which is secured
by an indemnity bond, while the county
clerk had placed about $1,000 in its vaults
for afe-keeping. They do not feel at all
uneasy, but are OF the opinion that they
will be paid in full.
A slight run occurred on the First Ma
tional this morning, but did not amount
to much, as it has more than enough
money on hand to pay off all depositors
The streets are quiet and no further
troubls is expected. The closed bank
may open Tuesday, but no assurance
could be given.
The herald., 1893-06-18
BARNErx AND DIXON.
The Pride of Peil Street Gets . Dl

The Pride OF Pell Street Gets . Draw
with the Champion.
New YoRK, June 17.-Jerry Barnett,
the pride OF Pell street, got draw with
Champion George Dixon tonight, ac-
cording to Referee John Kelly, at the
boxing tournament at the Academy of
Music. They fought four rounds and for
three Dixon played with his opponent.
In the fourth he went in to finish up his
man, but Barnett was willy and kept out
of range of the colored lads dangerous
fists, and by so doing was entitled, &C.
coYding to the referee, to even honors
with Dixon. The crowd, however,
thought otherwise and gave vent to their
feelings in an unlimited amount OF
kissing.
The herald., 1893-06-18
rovEY,s MURDERER.
No Glue to His Identity Yet Discovered
The Officers at Ses.

JACKSON, CAL, June 1.-THE trail of
man suspected of being implicated in
the murder Of Tovey, followed by Sher-
ifs Gregory and Thorn to Copperopolis,
resulted in nothing. The suspect
was interviewed, but was able
to give a satisfactory account
of himself. He slept in barn near
Valley Springs, although having money
in his pocket, and this fact aroused sus-
picion. Sheriff Gregory returned last
night and ia now working in the north
ern part of the county. The report OF
suspicious character at Amador City
proved delusive. 1t was started in
a joke, and pro we'd without
foundation. Papers belonging to Tovey
are being examined to find the letter
which he told parties he had received
signed "Sharp," but so far without sue
cess. Thus far the officers are at sea
without definite clue to work on.
Tovey's funeral took place this morning
and was largely attended.
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Rarlo,s weeord Rroken.

SYRACUSE. N. r., juno 1.-THE cir.
cult racee opened today with the 25-
mile state championship track race,
which was won by W. F. Murphy, of
New York, in l hour is minutes 48 sec
onds. During the race Murphy lowered
the 10-mile competition record, made by
P. j. Berlo in New York, July 9, 1892,
by one minute. Murphy'e time for the
distance was 20 40 26.
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nank. support,ng Eaeh other.

NEW YORK, June 1.-THE clearing
house did not today issue the usual de-
tailed weekly bank exhibit, but only
what is known as consolidated state
ment comprising the total showings Of
the banks. Information as to the appli-
cation by banks for loan certificates is
withheld. 1t Is understood no certifi-
Gates have yet been issued, but some of
the stronger banks will call for them
early next week to pave the way for the
banks actually in need of them.
The herald., 1893-06-18
Rtruck Rattan.

WEsTPoRT, CAL, June 1.-THE steamer
Jewel struck bottom this morning. She
was loading ties for San Diego. The &C.
ciuent carried away IL feet of her shoe
and injured the rudder, rendering the
boat unmanageable. A tug has been
wired to tow the vessel to San Francisco.
The herald., 1893-06-18
PARTITION Commissioners.

SAN DIEGO, June 1.-THE commission
on partition between Riverside and this
county organized here today by electing
Gen. Eli I'll. iMurry chairman and Frank
Grandier secretary. They also appoint
ed A. J. Wightmsn clerk. The district
attorney is now before them to settle
the question of the date for the begin
ming of the division, whether from
March 18th, when the act was approved
by the governor, or on May I'd, when
approved by the people, or on May 9th
when announced.
The herald., 1893-06-18
Am,Iv.mat.d As.oc,,t,or.

PrTTsBURG, June 1.-THE eighteenth
annual convention of the Amaleamated
association adjourned this afternoon.
The entire session was taken up in the
election of officers. The following gem
tlemen were elected: President, M.
Garland; secretary, John @. Kilgallon; !;
treasurer, Roger Evans of youngstown,
0. Trustees and an assistant secretary
were also chosen.
The herald., 1893-06-18
ARaIu-maksr Killed.

MINNEAPoLTs, Kan, June ia fatal
accident occurred here today during the
bombardment OF the heavens by num-
ber of rain-naking enthusiasts. One OF
the cannons in use exploded, instantly
killing s. F. Redmond and fatally injur-
ing Rufus Preston.
The herald., 1893-06-18
Passenger Commissions.

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE lines of the
Western Passenger Association today
settled the basis for paying commissions.
The old rates were adopted, with the ex-
ception of that between Chicago and
Kansas City, which is cut from 81 to 70
cents. The agreement removes the last
bone of contention regarding the associ-
alton agreement,
The herald., 1893-06-18
A stx.Round Knool.out.

BURLINGTON, Ia, June 17.--Early this
morning Harry Mccoy and Billy Lay
ton. pugilists, fought on a steamer few
miles up the river. Mccoy was the VIC
tor. In the sixth round he knocked
Layton ont with blow on the chin.
Neither man was punched TO any ex-
tent. A large crowd of sports witnessed
+bo ;ll
The herald., 1893-06-18
Hardware Failures.

RACINE, Wis.,, June l7.-One of the
heaviest failures in the history of Ra-
cine occurred this afternoon. The we'll
known Racine Hardware Manufacturing
company assigned. Liabilities, $400, 600.
ALBANY, N. Y. June 1.-THE failure
OF Charles 4. Strieghe. hardware merch-
ant, was announced today. His assets
are 5000, 900 and liabilities $56,O00,
The herald., 1893-06-18
A nhinaaa Mnrdar-

MoDRsro, CAL, June 17.--At 10 o. clock
this morning, Lee Sing, cook at the
county hospital, shot and instantly
killed Lee Sam. highbinder, and ex-
convict in Chinatown. The bullet struck
in the right breast. Sing ran to the
county jail and surrendered himself.
The cause was gambling.
The herald., 1893-06-18
ohsrokea Bonds sold.

Fort GIBSON, I. T., June 17.-Chief
Harris announced today that he had re-
ceived a bid for the Cherokee strip
bonds which would be accepted at once.
The sale has injected new life into busi-
ness of all kinds here. The amount in
volved is st. 200, 600.
The herald., 1893-06-18
a Latter From the Pope.

BALTIMORE, June 17.-Cardinal Glib
bons has received the long-expected
letter from the holy father on the school
question, with request to send copies
Of it to all the episcopates of the United
States.