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It was stated a few days ago that

It was stated a few days ago that
President Cleveland would soon,
by means of a letter to some pro-
minent Democrat, take occasion to
express his indignation and dis
gust aroused by the delay of Con-
gress in disposing of the tariff
question and the manner in which
the Wilson bill has been emascu-
lated in the Senate, but we are
not inclined to believe that the
President will give out such a let
ter when there is nothingto be ao-
complished by it. He is, no doubt,
just as much disguised as the
country is, but realize that a few
men calling themselves Democrats
have taken the Democratic party
by the throat after the fashion OF
highwaymen, and forced 1t to pay
tribute to the trusts and indus
tries in which they are interested.
The compromise tariff bill, as the
President well knows, was all that
the Senatorial highwaymen would
allow the Democratic party to
have, and as it is a step in the d.
rection of freer trade and is much
better than the Mckinley bill, the
best thing to do under the cir
cumstances is to accept it and wait
until q more satisfactory measure
can be passed. States.
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Town Property for Sale.

The-large two story hotel. Port Street,
near the bayou. ,
A nice residence on Railroad Avenue.
new building.
A residence on Main street, a fine loea-
ton. opposite the church.
Another small property east OF the
convent, facing the bayou.
l will sell those properties on easy
terms or will exchange same for good
improved land on the Bayou Teche.
For terms, price and particulars, ad-
dress ARCADE GAUTHIER.
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BALLOT REFORM.

We are frank to say that We are
beginning to be a little afraid of
ballot reform. There are too many
people in favor of it. We would
like to see some of the people who
are shouting for it SO loudly OPP
pose it little. The character OF
reform we are likely to get Deepen
dent very much upon who gives it
to us. The quality of the soup
depends in large measure upon
the cook who prepares it, and We
do not like the looks of some of
the culinary artists who are loaf
ing around in the ballot reform
kitchen. We have partaken of
several menus of their construc-
ton; and while it tasted very nice
we were eating, it made us very
sick afterwards. tea.il
The truth of the matter il that
the demand for q reformation in
our election laws is SO strong
that it is irresistible, and the
tricksters aud ringsters know it.
They are too smart to get in front
of the chariot of reform and try to
stop it, for they know if they do
they will be run over. And SO,
with the usual shredness, they are
all climbing into the band wagon,
shouting ballot reform at the top
of their voices. They are catch
ling on behind in this kind of style
and climbing in over the tailboard
with the hope of working their
way up to the drivers seat and
lgetting hold Of the lines; and this
is what we want to warn the peo-
pie against.
A reform trickster is the most
dangerous kind of a character.
You never know when he is going
1 to, iackslide. He is twice as bad
as the man who never reformed.
The latter you will not let get
close enough to hurt you; but the
former, if you associate politically
with him, is in position to COM
pletely thwart anything. you may
try to do.
We do not express our utter dis
belief in political conversions. We
admit that even a hardened ring
ster may see the error of his way
and want to do better; and we
would close the door of repentance
in the of anybody. But when he
comes in We want him to take his
seat on the mourners, bench a
while, and not try to get right up
in the pulpit before the congrega-
tion have got their heads turned
around from looking to see who it
was that came in. ..,,...
The unanimity with which the
entire city delegation at Baton
Rouge supports the ballot reform
movements (if the reports from
there beg makes US want to exa-
mine closely to see if there is not
a political bug somewhere under
the ballot reform chip. Nobody
seems to be making any sort of
opposition to ballot reform, and it
makes US very uneasy. We do
not know what they are up to, apd
we want the genuine ballot refor-
mers to look closely into any bal
lot reform measure before it is
adopted. There are some things
that need watching, and one of
them is a ring Of politician who is
In favor of ballot reform.-Free
Press.
! a.s
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HOODS CURES.

In saying that Hoods Sarsaparilla
cures. its proprietors make no idle or ex-
travagant claim. The advertising Of
Hoods sarsaparilla is always within the
bounds OF reason, because it is true; it
always appeals to the sober. common
sense of thinking people. and it is al
ways fully substantiated by endorse
nents, which in the financial world,
would be seceptedAwithout a mement's
hesitation.
Read the testimonials published in be.
half OF Hoods Sarsaparilla. all from re-
liable, grateful people. d. vs.-N
They tell the story. Hoods Sarsapar-
lila Cures.
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NOT SECTIONAL.
An Illustration of the Benefit All Parts of
the Country Derive from a Protective
Tariff


the Country Derive from a Protective
Tariff.
Washington Post und)l
When we undertake legislation of any kind,
it is just as well 10 understand what that legis-
latOn means what effects and influences it will
exert, where it will end, and what il will accom-
plish as it goes along. The Wilson bill, tor ex-
ample, contemplates free coal, free iron aud free
sugar. That sounds well.
The sugar industry of Louisiana, which is
already of vigorous growth, and which in few
years aud under reasonable encouragement
would reach proportions second only to that of
Cuba. now produces values TO the amount of
So. GO 600 or $40 600 900 annually. This $685.
600. 900 of money earned in Louisiana, however.
means very great deal for the commerce and
the industries of the other States. Let US run
over the statement of the trade between the
sugar region of Louisiana and the rest of the
country during the year 1893. Here is what
was purchased:
Sl.2O0,O00 of coal from Pennsylvania and
Alabama.
81 900 of mules and horses from Kentucky,
Tennessee. Indiana, and Missouri.
$4.200,000 of breadstuffs from Minnesota, Mis-
souri,. and Kansas.
$1,000, 900 of meats from Ohio, Illinois, Kan
sas. Nebraska, and Texas.
81, 10000 of corn, oats and hay from Kansas,
Missouri. Illinois, and Iowa
S1,200,000 of cooperage from Ohio and Mchi-
gan.
$4,000 of cow pease from the Carolinas,
Georgia and Tennessee.
100000 of oils. paints and lime from Penn
sylvania, Ohio, and Alabama.
100000 of machinery implements from
Missouri. Pennsylvania, New York, and ILL
nois
81, 500, 900 of boots and shoes fran Massachu-
sets. Missouri, and Illinois.
$2.400,0O0 of clothing from New York, Hi.
nois, and Missouri.
$1.500,000 of sundries from all the Union
A total of S2o, l0,000-nearly $40, 00O, 600 in
all
And If the destruction of the sugar industry
IN Louisiana means the loss of all that trade
to other States-and it does mean it beyond
all question-what will the sum total of calam-
ity como to when We add in the destruction of
the sugar industries in New England, Ne
braska, and California, and the depression in
coal, iron and railroad interests everywhere ?
Does it not appear that the question is Ma
tional one?
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A Patriotic Preacher.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: ! see by your
last issue that only two clergymen are reported
as drafted during the war. AS am not one of
the two, report myself as No. 3. Was drafted
In September. 1864 and served till the 18th of
January, 1865 when / WAS stricken down with
malarial fever, and finally discharged in June.
1865 at Point Lookout
had one brother, two sons, and IL brothers
in-iaw in the service -Four Of the latter and
my eldest son were killed, and the rest are
eking out an existence with Wrecke ed constitu-
TONS except my younger son. who enlisted at
10 years of age, served two years and five
months, fighting through is battles, without a
wound or an hours sickness. He SAYS now
there is nothing the matter with him, and has
not applied for the pittance which Uncle Sans
officials dole out so grudgingly.
While we were sacrificing the comforts OF
home and the society Of those we love most,
standing uD as targets for our loodthirsty
enemies, with the purpose of doing or dying
to preserve this great and good Government,
we little thought that at this juncture the
manipulation of it's machinery would be voted
into the bands of those whose sympathies with
the soldier are about on a par with those
against whom we contended on the CORY field,
THE devil is come down to US in great wrath.
knowing that be hath but short season. ~
Such q change, with such results, is not calcu-
lated 10 strengthen our faith in the capacity
of our plea for self-government.
Now the tug of war seems to be whether the
Wilson tariff deform bill shall be voted down
or whether American industries shall be buried
They are already dead.-B. A. COOPER. Co. f.
10th Pa, Chaneysville, Pa.
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staff within our borders. A lesson must he
taught TO the emigrants and he wished to be
on record rs saying it; that there should be no
Irish party, no Scandinavian party. no German
party, and no British party. No green, no
black and white. no Fri color should he per-
miited at sill TO take the place Of the National
emblem. On all occasions aud everywhere
there should be no banner but the red, white
ard blue.
Department Commander s. E. Faunce fol-
lowed the Commander-in-Chiei, giving BRIEF
statement of the work during the past year
the sfTording of employment to the comrades
the work of the Sons of Veterans, and the
proper observance of Memorial Day. The Com
mander said that he had called upon the Pres-
dent and had been told that the old soldiers
should be cared for They had been disap-
pointed, as many of them had been removed
from office.
A banquet was given in honor Of Commander
in Chief Adams on the evening of the 18th.
The e ectiOn of officers WAS the first business
brought before the Enrampment on the second
day. Capt Nathan Bckford was the successful
candidate for Department Commander.
After the election of the Commander 1t was
announced that Hon. l. F. Livingston. NJ C
from Georgia. and Hon. A. q. Caruth, OF Ken
lucky, wished to be admitted TO the hall that
they might present the names of their chosen
cities as the place for holding the National En-
campment in 1895.
Mr. Livingston spoke first setting forth the
advantages of Atlanta. He was followed by
Mr.. Caruth, who spoke in behalf of Louisville
After the Cong essmen had retired the cleo
ton OF officers was resumed. The following
were elected: S.V. c.. Nj. T. Anderson; J.V. e.,
J. II. Hewlett; Medical Director, Robert hey
burn; Chap, J. ID. Smith.
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Ladies', Aid Society.

Miss Eva Lowering ShOrey. of Bridgton, Presi-
dent of Maine Division, Ladies' Aid, has been
devoting considerable attention TO the work in
the Maine jurisdiction, with flattering results.
She has planned to officially visit every work
ing Aid in the jurisdiction during her term,
and in January publicly installed the officers
of the Aids at Bridgton Portland, and Waldo
boro. Having memorized the entire installa-
ton service, the ceremonies were unusually
interesting and Miss Shorey was the recipient
of many compliments upon her skill as an
installing officer. She also, at each place, gave
a brief and entertaining address, closing with
the fine rendition of "Keenan's Charge" at
Charlottesville.
The Society at Bridgton, Miss Shorey's home
Society. is cooperating heartily with the GA :.
and S. OF V. in raising funds for the erection
of soldiers monument.
The annual Convention of the Maine Di-
vision will be held at Norway in June.
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Union Veteran Legion.

Encampment 81, U.VL., Wilmington, Del,
held very interesting meeting, the other
evening. to celebrate the fifth anniversary OF
its institution. delegation from Encamp-
meut 2. Philadelphia. attended the meeting.
muster was held, and under the good OF the
Order a historical poem was read by Col. W. V.
Tuxbury. After speechmaking collation. was
served in the Encampments Snug Harbor,
where all enjoyed themselves.
Encampment 2, Philadelphia, recently adopt
cd a resolution protesting against the contlnu'
ance of the medal-ofhOnOr distribution. The
reason given for this action is, that while
many receiving such medals are known to
have been brave soldiers yet some OF them, IL
is believed, are unworthy of such distinction
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-03-01
The Moral of the Tale.

In little Southern town. where the least
happening was of vital Importance and lengthy
conversation worthless citizen entered store
during the proprietor's absence, and distracted
his entire cash capital, done up in two canvas
shot pouches The robbery was soon detected,
and the robber found. He made full con-
fession, delivered up the money, something
over 800, and was dragged to the County Jail.
several miles away. -s
The incident, however, furnished converse
tion for the entire community, and the daring
robbery was discussed on all sides. The news
came to country house, and was retailed at
length to the family in the presence of small
Ethiop, who acted as sub-buter and chore-boy.
After the capture and Imprisonment of the
offender had been related, the mistress wishing
to point the moral % the miniature darby,
remarked:
We'll, that is what comes of stealing Isn't
it terrible. Jenningsf"
"'Deed, nam, Miss Page" answered the black
youth laboring under the name of Jennings
"'deed it am terrible. Dat po' man didn have
no chance tall ter spend dat money"
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NEW ENGLAND SONS.
An Enthusiastic Gathering of "Our Boys"
I'm Boston.

An Enthusiastic Gathering of "Our Boys "
I'm Boston.
The New England Association of Sons Of
Veterans assembled in Faneuil Hall on Feb. %
The meeting was an earnest and enthusiastic
one.
During tho morning session officers were
elected as follows: Pres, Division Commander
Albert c. Blaisdel, Lowell, Mass; Sec. and
Treas. Adj't Fred E. Bolton. Boston; V.-P.'s
T. NJ Sweetland, Pawtucket. Z. l.; J. II. Joyce,
Great Falls. N. H.; Charles Z. Merrill. Auburn,
Me-; George E. Tirrell, Underhill, VT; J. b.
Bowen, Putnam, Conn.
After the meeting had adjourned large num-
her of the brothers visited the Soldiers Home
at Chelsea. Returning from the Home they
proceeded to the reception given them by Gov.
Greenhalge
Late in the afternoon the brothers again as
sembled in the hall to attend the Campfire, at
which Division Commander Blaisdell presided.
The Campfire q grand success in every
particular. The first speaker was Past Divis-
ion Commander j. Ii. Joyce. of New Hamp-
SHIRE who spoke at length about his visit to
the Home during the afternoon. Past Com
mander-in Chief Merrill followed, and gave it
as his opinion that the decrease of the men,
bership of Il 9 Order was temporary, as all other
societies were similarly affected.
Commander-in-ChiefM accabe then took the
want to congratulate you upon the spien-
did display of interest which you manifest by
your large attendance Our Order is a credit
to the fathers who gave it the flag aud the
country. We are the pioneers of what will
help make our country greater, truer and
better. The time has come when the Order has
got to demonstrate its usefulness We must do
something to make our local organization
stronger. good Camp will make you feel
that you are banded with body of men in
whose veins flow the blood of brave men. The
matter of suspensions should furnish the ma
terial for the discussion to-day. We are max
ing gain this quarter.
The time is coming when you and your de-
scendants will be looked upon with homer. As
the Sons of the Revolution point with pride to
Faneuil Hall and Bunker HILL we point with
pride to the little house at Appomattcx and
Gettysburg; they point to the Constitution, we
to the 10Th amendment.
Every member in the Order should be as
proud TO bold the humblest as the most exalted
position; he should accept one with as much
alacrity as the other. Division Commanders
should make every effort to establish Camps
wherever there are Grand Army Posts. The
auxiliary organizations, the Relief Corps,
Ladies' Aid Society and Daughters of Veterans
should have the hearty support and sympathy
of the Order. as they are doing grand good
work. The Order must be pushed ahead this
year at all hazards"
Other speakers followed.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing Gov.
Greenhalge for his prompt suppression of
anarchistic threats, and pledging him the sup
port Of the Order.
The next meeting of the Association will be
held in Boston, in February. 1895.
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CARING FoRTaE wrDowa

DEAR Tribune: Speech is silver and ST.
lence is golden" Though saying little, We
have not been asleep; We have done fair
amount of relief work, and In our holiday work
OF furnishing a room in the Woman's Annex
of the Michigan Soldiers Home we co-operated
with the Post. Jt8
1t cost US $50 to furnish. but we had the salts
faction of knowing that our room is one of the
best, and that some deserving soldiers wife
will find a comfortable home there in which to
spend her declining days.
Wm II. Braden Post and Corps enjoyed joint
installation; Emily S. Marsh President. Past
President florence A. Crawford upon retiring
was presented lovely set of orange spoons.
Her surprise was great. but her response to the
point. Campfire songs and refreshments were
features of the Corps most successful instslla-
ton.
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Fashion Notes.
Life. !

Porous plasters will be very generally worn
this Winter.
1t is not now considered de rigueltr to removs
your hat when entering a Fifth avenue stage
1t will be knocked off anyway before you can
sit down.
Young gentlemen of the highest fashion viii
wear a serious and somewhat blsse expression.
This is often more easily adjusted than look
of intelligence.
1t is always good form to talk. Keep the
conversation going. If you have anything 70
say don't say it, for you might get your mind
away from yourself Enthusiasm is vulgar.
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$4,000 Gold Premiums Awarded.

Our readers will all remember the S. 600 gold
premiums offered by the Glasgo Lace Thread Co.
OF Glasgo, Conn, for the best specimens made of
their thread, exhibited at the Worlds Fair, They
will see by advertisement in another column
that the awards have now been made and IL is
certainly safe to presume that every lady would
like to know who the lucky were. Read the
advertisement and you will learn how to get the
Information.
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"The Surprise" is the title of a very in
teresting publication that came to our office
several weeks since
1t contains, among other things, a very in
teresting history of an old physicians dis
coveries and gives the results of studious
life in searching for a remedy for many
human ills and ailments, which eliminated
in Dr. Peters Blood Vitalizer, the success OF
which is youehed for by hundreds of recon-
mendations, and concludes with the state
meDt that it is not sold by druggists, but by
local Vitalizer agents.
DIR. Peters Blood Vitalizer is evidently a
splendid medicine, and has the unqualified
Endorsement of many patrons.
"The Surprise" is sent free to any one
sending name and address to DIR. Peter
FahrDey, 112-l14 South Hoyne avenue, Chi
cago, III.
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Mas RERrHA WOLFE

Miss BERTHA WOLFE.
of Dayton, CGttdrdlg,ts
suffered from loss OF
appetite, constipation,
neuralgia, and great
weakness, and had ter
rible attacks of sick
headac he very fire.
0uently; also nose
bleed. My health was
80 poor that i was
not able to go to school
for two years. l took
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets and Golden
Ma1ioal nicaOuprV and
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SONS OF VETERANS,
News from the Various Divisions.
Elections of Officers. etc.

TIRE NATIONAL TRIBUNE desires copies Of Camp
and Division rosters. not for publication, but for
reference and brief letters concerning the special
doings Of Camps Matter must be sent soon rs
possible after the event to which it relates TO secure
insertion.l
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-03-01

In short time was strong and well. Many
friends are taking your medicines seeing
what they have done for me-"
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THE SCHOOL BOY


- is often a sufferer
from headache. The
seat Of sick headache ID
not in the brain, for if
you regulate the stom-
ach and bowels you'll
cure it. Too much
brain-work and BRAIN
stire brings on a rush
of blood to the head
with headache, dizzi-
ness or s'nose bleed.
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VERMONT.
LOST AND FOUND.

Ali forms of scrofula. salt rheum and eczema are
cured by Hoods SarsapariIla, the blood purifier.
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OUR SACRED DUTY.

The 18th annual Convention. Department of
Indiana, Julia S. Conklin President, ia called
for April and 5, at Lafayette. Replying to
questions as to whether the W.R.C can law
fully assist the needy who are not of soldier
classes, President Conklin beautifully says:
First, it is our sacred duty to render all
needed assistance to the Union veteran and his
dependent ones; for this we are banded 40
gether, and Charity should always begin sat
home This duty fully discharged the claims
of humanity are still upon US, and when we
are able to assist others in need, it is not only
our privilege, but our duty TO do So Money
expended In this way should be taken from the
general Corps fund, and cannot be reported as
relief expended, but must be reported as dis
burssments from the general fund. The princi-
pies of humanity upon which our Order Is based
admonishes US that we should render to our
fellow creatures aid in their misfortunes and
comfort in their distress. A cup of cold water
given in His name but fulflls @ holy COM
nsnd."
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"Standing on the Corner Didn't Mesn Ne
Harm" is the title of catchy negro song by
George Evans. which has been introduced ~
George II. Primrose this season, and which 70
becoming very popular. Published by ]. @.
Greene & Co. 10 Arcade Cincinnati