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The National tribune., 1893-10-05
REVISED
WATCH OFFER.
Wa1thams and E1ginS
Only.
FINE WATCHES
REDUCED PRICES.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE ever ready to act in the
interest of subscribers has made thorough revision
of its popular watch Offers and now makes complete
offer of Waltham and Elgn watches that will certainly
be appreciated by all who wish to buy accurate time
pieces the very lowest rates. Every watch offered
is a genuine Waliham Elgin in such the
subscriber may select. THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
buys only for subscribers who may order. 1t
sends nothing C. o. d. and does not TO sell any
thing except subscribers who appreciate the favor
All watches will be delivered in perfect order Ifthey
damaged in the mails or found TO be otherwise
than as guaranteed, they must be returned within
three days, the purchasers money will be refunded
in full These watches guaranteed to be the latest
prCduc; of the Waltham and El2in factories. Every
watch IS of the latest and best design and contains
stenyind and set and all the greatest improvements.
Subscribers should order at once because these offers
may not continue long.
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
Minister to Italy.

James J. Van Allen, appointed Minister to
Italy, is New Yorker, AZ years old, and son
of the late Gen. Van Allen. in his day we'll
known society leader and real estate owner.
James Van Allen is q graduate of Oxford, and
has spent much of his time in Europe since
his marriage with the eldest daughter of the
late William AstOr. He has three children, all
of whom are being educated in Europe He is
estimated to be worth something less than a
score of millions.
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
NONRESIDENT PENSIONERS.

A clause Of Chapter 1S7 Of the Public Acts Of
the Second Session of the SD Congress pro-
vides:
THAT from and after July /, 1893, no pension
shall be paid to a nonresident, VINO is not
citizen of the United States. except for actual
disabilities incurred in the service"
] respectfully ask your attention to this
clause, in the hope that you may recommend
its repeal. 1t causes great trouble and annoy
ance TO the excepted classes who constitute the
great bulk OF non resident pensioners in COM
pellng them to make proof that they belong to
these excepted classes. And the final result is
that payments under it are withheld from but
few save widows and dependent mothers, who
have little else for their maintenance. The
saving is too little TO Offset the suffering in
ficted III individual cases. Ii all non-resi-
dents we're refused payments of pension some
plausible argument might be made in support
OF such policy, but none can be urged in favor
OF this law, which, while giving annoyance to
ALL strikes only the most helpless.
/ should not feel warranted in asking atten-
tion to this law but for the fact that it entails
much work on this Bureau in answering COM
results except annoyance and apparent cruelty.
] recognize to the fullest extent that my sole
duty is to execute and administer the laws as
they are enacted, fairly and honestly inter
preted.
Very respectfully,
VIM. LoCHREN,
Commissioner.
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
NIcKEL-SILHER WATCH.
WALTHAM OR ELGIN, OPEN FACE.
MEMS SIZE, PRICE $3.50.
Offer No. 90,

No % is a genuine Waltham or Eigin watch 1t has
ieweled works exactly like those mentioned in No. 26
but open face. This watch is magnificent time
keeper and the case, while solid and durable is very
handsome 1t is composed throughout of solid nickel
silver not nickel and II is mems full SIZE This ele
CANT watch is good for lifetime OF rough 1t is
specially adapted to the of farmers, planters, and
all other men Of affairs who give watch hard usage.
In looks and timekeeping qualities IS unsurpassed by
any watch in this list We will send this timepiece
any subscriber safe delivery guaranteed
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
SAY, BOYS,
It was q long time coming, but it is out at last.
tsCAMPFlRE SPARKS"

a neat little volume Of some OF Capt Jack CTaW.
fors best old soldier poems and songs including hB
now famous version of
sMARCEkING THROUGH GEORGIA"
The funniest Campfire song earth. Forty-eight
pages and all for % cents-hve for dollar address
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washinzt0n, ID. @.
The National tribune., 1893-10-05

Haze you done yoar duty in getting one more
subscriber for THE M 1IONAL IRIBUNEf
You should do this, for ii is the best pay to help
your comrades.
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
SOLID SILVER WATCH.
HUNTING-cHSE, WAhTHHM OR ELGTE.
LADIES' SIZE, PRICE $3.50.
Offer No. 21.

No 81 is solid coln-silver hunting-case Waltham o.
Elgin watch. In the works are seven Jewels eompeu
sation balance, safety pniOn plain regulator and AL
improvements Like all the watches We offer, IL q
stenxind an setter. Sent 10 any subscriber, Eete
delivery guaranteed, S9-oV
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
THE PENSION BUILDING.

The Admitted Files occupy 16 rooms Of the
fourth floor of the building, and consist of
1887 GIG cases. strapped in bundles averaging
more than 90 pounds in weight During the
year LOGS, ,957 cases were handled here each
case requiring the lifting of one of these
bundles in removing it and again in replacing
it. This heavy work is done in comparatively
low rooms. right under the roof and very
much heated in the Summer. Some relief
should be given to the file clerks employ ed
here by means of electric fans or some other
efficient method for producing proper ven-
tiiation
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
SOLID lax. GOLD WATCH.
MEMS SIZE, PRICE S32.so.

No. &c Is genuine Watham Egin watch. The
works contain seven jewels, compensation balance
safety pinion stemwiHd and set, quick train $4,000
beats to the hourl plain regulator, and all improve
ments. The (huntng only is made of solid 14k
gold, u. ). assay. 1t weighs o. and is q beauty
We subscribers many dollars and sell this elegant
watch, delivered Free for sac SO
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
THE PENSION BUILDING.

The roof of the Pension Building should be
thoroughly repaired, without long delay Over
the main hall the roof consists of iron rafters
springing from the walls, and crosswise be-
tween these, and fastened to them are iron
bars, on which rest the heavy tiles that sup.
port the tin roof The expansion and cOntrac-
tiOn of the iron often breaks the tiles and
pieces fall to the floor from this great hight,
endangering persons who may be in that part
Of the building A ceiling of corrugated steel
bolted to the rafters or iron bars would elimi-
nate this danger and much improve the appear
ance of the building. The tin covering of the
roof has sustained serious injury in recent
storm, and needs repairs.
The National tribune., 1893-10-05

No. / represents chds alI-wool flannel dress Pret-
tiiy trimmed with braid Empire ruifie, navyblue
golden brown ami Cardinal. Sizes TO IA years.
Special Price S2.4S.
No . ChiIds' all-wool flannel dress Zouave effect,
cape sleeves trimmed with braid, navy-blne, Golden
brown and Cardinal Sizes TO Ii years Special
Price S2.59.
No 8. Atwood gInnel dress trimmed with braid
navy-bue godenbrown and Cardinal Sizes four TO
IA years Special Price EI.9S.
Drop postal for our handsomely illustrated fashion
catalogue. Mailed free. Best organized mail order
system in America. CHfAS. CASPER a. CO.,
Union Square, University Place and Four
teenth Street, New York City.
Mention The National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
EFFICIENCY RECORD.

The efficiency record in use for some time,
and intended to show the punctuality. attend
ance, industry. conduct, aptitude, accuracy, and
ability of all the clerks and by an automatic
system" relieve the Chiefs of Divisions aad the
Commissioner of all care and responsibility in
respect to recommending promotions, cannot, |
think, be relied on for such purposes with
justice to the most deserving. The punctu-
ality, attendance, industry, and conduct of any
clerk can be easily and fairly noted, and a
record of these qualities should be kept as of
use in determining whether clerk should be
retained or discharged should such question
arise on a reduction of the force or otherwise.
The superior qualities of accuracy, aptitude,
and ability cannot be fairly noted in this way
as between clerks engaged in different kinds of
work. The work of a clerk using a stamp. or
handling files, or merely copying may be COM
pared with that of another clerk similarly en-
ployed, but cannot be intelli gently marked as
against the work of an Examiner, or one en-
gagged in the Law, Medical or Finance Divis-
ions, or on the Board of Review. The eff
cheney of the latter classes of clerks can only
be noted by careful observation and intelligent
judgments of the Chiefs of Divisions. But it
should be constantly noted according to some
suitable method practical for use. / respect
fully recommend that this matter receive care
full consideration. Promotions should be made
with regard to merit alone aud in utter disre-
gard of what is called Influence"
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
In Soldiers Homes.

COm mlsslOner.
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
HURTIHG-cAsE GOLD WATCH

LADIES' SIZE, PRICE $40.
Offer No, "a.
No a is ladies' size seven-jeweled watch in an en-
grayed huntingcase. This is made by rolling q
heavy sheet of solid gold upon sheet of very stiff COM
position metal 1t is just like $50 solid gold watch IN
appearance This is great bargain, and we cannot
recommend it too highly. 1t gives any person who
has a small amount TO spend chance 10 own q gold
watch Price, by insured registered mail.....-.-.s1e
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WASHINGTON o. THURSDAY OCTOBER 1898

additional appropriation for this service. In
country towns, and in cities Of less than 20, 600
inhabitants, it has been the practice to make
inquiries OF Postmasters respecting the char
acter and standing of witnesses in pension
cases; but in larger cities, where the necessity
for such inquiry is certainly great Post
masters cannot furnish such information. and
it has therefore not been sought from any
source. 1t is deemed advisable to have such
inquiries in the large cities made by Special
Examiners and this alone will considerably
increase the work Of this Division.
LAW DIVISION.
The Law Division is charged with very i'm
portsnt duties including all matters relating to
the standing and conduct of attorneys and claim
agents and their fees; all questions of law aris-
ing in the Bureau, and upon appeals to the Sec
retary of the Interior, and all cases of fraud or
improper practices brought to light by the
Special Examiners or otherwise. It's relation
to the Special Examination Division is init
mate, and its services in respect to the cases of
fraud adverted to have been efficient and con-
siderable; as they have also in other cases of
individual fraud-notably in the case of Dan
Benton alias William Newly lately convicted
in the United States District Court at Spring
field, Ill. In that case vagrant criminal who
had for 80 years divided his time pretty equally
rs the inmate of pententaries and almshodses,
attempted to represent Union soldier who was
killed at Shiloh, and had filed claim for pen
sion, which. if allowed, would have brought
him a very large first payment. The fraud
was brought to light by the perseverng labor
of Special Examiner and the intelligent ac-
tion of the Law Division. Full credit should
also be given to w. E. Shut, esq, the District
Attorney who represented the Government in
the trial with such vigor and ability as has been
rarely displayed in prosecutions for frauds in
pension cases. The Chief of the Law Division
and his principal assistants are men of superior
ability and attainments, and are we'll deserving
of higher compensation than they now re-
eeiving. 1t seems to me but just that they
should have salaries corresponding with those
of the principal officers of the Medical Division.
The National tribune., 1893-10-05

Average net monthly rate of increase $3.50.
The National tribune., 1893-10-05
CURED HInsEIF, HIS FATHER, HIS BROTHER-IN-LA
NEIGHBORS.
CHEWED TOBACCO FOR FIFTY YEARS-AFTER SPENDI'
FOR TOBACCO NO.TO.BAC CURED HIN.


and have not tasted the weed since and have desire for
trial used 1t for hfy and spent sO
has made q complete GEO. W. WASkEY.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-24

nntIl after the elections in l>'4. !
am firmly convinced that " "'''
carry enough states IN the w. q %.
south 10 deter them from H"y al.
tempts IN that line. II re a., Then
in isa6 We can give the ~h"ic wal
street coterie a furlough 1" :" itr''-
ing to the eud Of time. Oar prs "'
duty il 10 extend all the a'd Ia cur
mower To the less fortunate. aud
counsel patience and prudence all
along the ne. Thorough orsanlAa-
ton should be the watchword ot th"
hour. Through that and that only
can we hope to succeed. II the he
public is 20 pass safely through TINS
ordeal. il will be through organized
labor doing its whole duty. See 10
it that every member of our order
understands and realizes the neces-
si,v of prompt, active, aggressive
work at this time. DO noCR WHOLE
DUTY. Fraternalty,
III. l.. LOCCkS.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-24
The GREAT, WHAT II E7
Continued frUyu tirst pA-,e .

appointment kumors arr put a
/ float that scandal of some kind i
I involved in At When two or more
of the ..trundle-b~d crowd" are seen
together, this appointment Il the OK
citing topic of conversation. ordi-
narily the District Attorney recon-
mendation carries the appointment
/ Glenn recommended Covington I'M
der protest and under duress. it is
said. H. has stated this officially to
the Attorney General, but his writ
ten endorsemement of Covlngton is
still on file in the Department. His
attitude in the matter has properly
subjected him to severe censure.
Coyington Is here aud when he cali
ed on the Attorney General the 9TH
er day he looked as spry and clipper
as Columbia law school graduate.
The massive, rich iron-grav hair,
which added so much to his manly
beauty" and gave such picturesque
air Of wisdom to his distinguished
presence, was painted beautiful
nut-brown color 1t was rayishine-
~ becoming. The Attorney Gerer-
al is very distant and cold-manmer-
ed, but his Cape Cod austcrclv melt
ed as his sense Of justice reyolted at
the narrowing thought of how he
might have been influenced by the
mendaclous reports about COving-
tons age to have made another APP
pOintment. There was a LOOK in his
cold gray eyes of does-your-mother-
know-you--are--out--young--m a H.
which satisfied Covington that his
"tender years" had not appealed in
vain. His appointment is now con-
coded. 1t will cause great dissatis-
faction and will cost Ransom heavily
in the good will and influence of the
young lawyers in the district. He
rendered the party no service in the |
last campaign-refusing to make
speech Or spend a dollar that he in
that behalf save that he challenged |
Butler to division of time when he |
spoke in Monroe and got the worst !
of the discussion. Some people here,
who do not know the man, think
that Covington's appointment will
cause Glenn's resignation as District
Attorney. That is altogether ''too
thin" That $1,000 salary will
never slip through Glenn's fingers
in that way. Coyington may be a
little lawyer, as his friends boasting-
ly claim, but Glenn is no such of
as to warrant the sugges-
ton of his resignation on that ac-
count. Besides Glenn has the whip
band. Covington's first departure
from his now favorite tipple-Seltza
lemonade-will lose him his COM
mission. Zone jag" and off goes his
head. Glenn has said so. After all
some good may come of the appoint
ment, At the least it extenuates
the disaster that threatens Ransom
IN some of the western counties on
account of it.
JONOTHAN EDWARDS.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-24
POLK MONUMENT.
LIT EVERY NORTH CAROLlNiAN AND
REFORMSRS EVERYWHERE JOIN TO
ERECTIT
Begin Nou--->cnd in Your Contributions
to The Caucasian.
ii. l.. LoCCkS.

1t has been more than year since
the most commanding figure, and
magnetic force in the reform move
ment was called upon by an inscrut-
able providence, to lay down the
great work that he was doing for
humanity. No man in the organiZa-
ton land few in the whole country
have had an equal place in the
hearts of the people. And while
this is his highest tribute and his
proudest monument, yet we should
give some evidence of our esteem
and admiration for him. In the past
North Carolina has not done her
duty in this respect. Let every AL
lianceman, and ever lover of the
great principles of truth and justice
(as embodied in the demands of the
Alliance) resolve, that before anoth-
er year shall have passed, that n
plain but fitting and imposing mar
BILE shaft shall mark the resting
place of l.. l.. Polk. Let US not de-
lay this matter. but begin now. AT
theState Alliance just as it was bout
to adjourn THE CAUCASIAN set the
ball in motion by taking up an i'm
promptu collection for that purpose,
which amounted to $3.50. THE
will receive contributions
to this fund, publish the names of
the contributors and the amount
contributed, and receipt for the same.
+f
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-24
HOW'S THIS!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrb
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO., Props,
Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. }: Cheney for the last Is wears.
and believe him perfectly honorable
IN all business transaction and fin
anclaliy able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by their.
WEST 4 TRUAx, Wholesale Drug
glsts, Toledo, 0.
", K1NNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls 'Catarrh Cure is taken in
I ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system: Price 75c. per bottle. Sold
oy all Druggists. Testimonials free.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-24
TIMELY AND POINTED PARAGRAPHS
Especial Cor. to THE CAUCASIAN. |

Especial Cor. to THE CAUCASIAN
The Democratic papers told one
truth. Mr.. Cleveland is his owl
platform.
Abundant confidence and scarce
cash has mortgaged nine million
farms up to August 10th, 1898.
Confidence may keep banks from
"busting," but it never raises a
mortgage.
1t is better to suffer defeat than to
endure the agony of having a
chance"
1t is SO, if Vance said SO, but 1t
was lie until he said it. Even the
Democratic salary grab may become
an accepted fact.
Please don't forget that Mr.. Cleve-
land has got more sense than every
body else put together.
As a broad minded statesman in
1878 John G. Carlisle said that the
decentralization of silver would be
more disastrous to the world than
war, pestilence and famine" AS a
Cleveland puppet he says the silver
law must go. BY comparison John
Sherman is a patriot, and Benedict
Arnold just shrewd business man.
Congress will meet, flibuster, and
adjourn. Then the machine politi-
clan will hear the Democratic voter
singing the sad refrain, "Good bye,
my honey, Pm gone Hump ye,
for the fray.
"John Sherman a patriot !" The
shade of the immortal Boss Tweed
gazes In CONSERVATION upon the
depreciation of the press. Tweed
memory may yet become hallowed.
And John Sherman, the Latter
day Saint, is to help Mr.. Cleveland
untangle the finances. "Saint" John
began to tinker on the finances in
the early seventies, and our people
we'll remember his master-stroke of
'73. The campaign song, "Grover,
Grover, four years more of Grover"
may yet bring tears to the eyes of the
mortgaged farmer and the broken
merchant.
f. J. OF PITT Co.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-24
Senerai NJ arksts.

We" IoRK- Aug. ESTATE and ,r..-
,s Gull steady; low extras, 81 .9aa AZ. 20, !,
20 -, patents. S42514.J,; fair to FAM 90 Iss
-. 80 90 minnesota clear, s. 5Od3: patents % On
20, supernne, Sl.7612 IS; city mills "a Co.
o.o'' winter wheats. low grades. s1 oscsS ~
pa1ents. % 1904; straights, So. 3O6sk rya -
lures S2sOd340; fine, sl.Ts0s2 m. .o,.Ln1
nour ouII, steady: common IN fair 80 no u
So.lt' good to choice extra. AZ IsSna * % "
our quiet, firm; superfine, S573 * WI Nye
oe.y ooIi. steady; September. saIIseoe u 'es
0o.oDer, 1lssG7lAc.: December IA -eec-'
- uu, steady: western, 55c. CO -,
s.sady' No 2, 471k@4SJAc.: sentemho rh auil,
Ns4c-; december, 41Lc Oars All sIss0
We" aork 3lG45c.. western. al67 t,a steady;
Der, 3Oesc. BID 'if'e.' Septem-
dn,i. LaDELPlnA, Aug. 1s. - Beef .,e.5u
onia, sa mess. Sa.s00S; family, slfka12 Po.s
fn.1. .. nrm' new mess. sl4 Goals. Lard ~.
90 steam rendered, &C. Butter fsr,aar o -.
VI. eano' New York dairy, I7agac ~. IA
aIa creamery. 241&925c. :; western d., ~
Co." Iigins &c; imitation: creamery Iesian
500. steady, quiet; New York laros wbits
M. Ss 80 90: coiored, 9A09sSc.: do. small
sAims 1G6Ac-; full skins. nc. Eggs eassa-
Sue| new York and Pennsylvania Is0Irn
western. l50lsc "'"' i''1ic.;
x, D1,ALIIAoRE- Aug. Is.-Flour dull. uncbsro.s
" nsat steady. Corn easier; white corr -.
o.. olc.' yellow do, by sample, 4ass0c
Uats quiet. Rye quiet Hay dali. aoSS =.
cnoice Timothy. Sl6.5C1l7. Cotton nou,;1
,niodhng. nc. Provisions Quiet unnba.'
outer nrm; creamery fancy &c. do sais -
scarce at l51zc. Noc' Eggs
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-24
Is HE A TRAITOR9

An Offer to Shake Hands over the Rob-
ping and Oppression of the People.
Mr.. Murat Halstead. commenting
On the change of Mr.. Cleveland since
the election, says:
1.-The President has held out a
hand to the Republicans to be shaken
ON the understanding that if help
can be found in the Republican par
ty to carry the unconditional repeal
OF the Sherman law there will be no
hurry to repeal the Mckinley law.
for after all the only menace of our
welfare IS not protection or reciproc-
lty, but the paying of gold for silver
and the meddlesomeness of the silver
cranks 7" tf
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-24
PUBLIC SPEAKING.
by County Lecturer in Orange County.

HY county Lecturer in Orange County.
| will address the members of the
Alliance and public generally at the
following places:
White Gross, Friday, August 18th.
Cane Creek Church, Saturday,
August 10Th.
Rays School House, Friday, Aug.
25th.
Cedar Grove, Saturday, August
26th.
Caldwell Institute, Wednesday,,
August 3Oth.
Orange Academy, Thursday, Aug.
31st.
Coles Store, Friday, September
1st.
Fairfield School House, Saturday,
September, end.
Damascus Church, Friday, Septem-
Der Sth.
Piney Mount, Saturday septem-
Der 9th
Sugar Hill, Saturday, September,
10th.
Dlmoch's Mil, Saturday, Septem-
Der 23rd.
Speaking to commence at 2 p. m.
BY order of the Executive Com
mlttee of the Orange county F. A.
q L. U. W. B. YORK,
County Lectarer.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-24
WANTED.

A first-class workman to repair an
old political issue which has passed
through twenty years of storm and
strife. Said issue has greatly shrunk
in size since its last active service,
and if it can not be inflated it will
be worthless. It also needs fresh
coat of paint, new cover, and will
probably have to be entirely remed-
eled. Must be ready for use by
Sept. 1st, 1894. Address,
WN. G. WHITNEY,
Manager Goldbug Combine.
P. S. Democrats and Republicans
Gf you are the right kind) stand on
the same footing with us. (tf.)
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-24
SHYLOCK WANTS, DEMANDS AND GET,

SHYLOCK WANTS, DEMANDS AND GETS
Oh where will my home be few
years hence,
L tremblingly ponder and wait in
suspense.
How sad, how sad, to have no home.
And be compelled by injustice to
Shylock wants it.
1t was given to me by those that I
love,
Who have their reward and are hap
Ply above.
The time may come and then You'll
Your dear home as mine will be
Shylock demands it.
It's sad indeed from sweet home to
part,
1t makes gray hairs and slckens nv
heart.
Farewell my friends l must bid Won
adieu,
I'm homeless now and soon vou'll
be too
Shylock got it.
Tue.
LaGrange, N. c., Aug. 9, '93.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-24
Driven Into the Armx

AshiNdToN, Aug. 2l.-An army officer
ooinecCea with the recruiting services
says that the prevailing hard times have
driven large number of men int. thu
army as means of livelihood. At present
ne says. the army is nearer its maxium
mint Oh 5000 men than at any time since