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The National tribune., 1894-07-26
Army of West Virginia.

The 18th annual Reunion of the Society of
the Army of West Virginia will be held in the
beautiful little city of Ironton, o., on the
Ohio River. The facilities for reaching this
point both by river and railways are such as
to accommodate the southern Counties in Ohio
and the northern Counties in Kentucky and
West Virginia on both sides of the Ohio
River between Cincinnati and Pittsburg. The
railway companies have granted rate of one
fare for the round trip to all persons attending
this Reunion to enable the old boys of the
Army of West Virginia who reside in the River
Counties of Ohio, West Virginia, and northeast
ern Kentucky, and western Pennsylvania to
meet their comrades and officers once more.
The Reunions of this society differ materially
from those of the societies of the Armies of the
Potomac, the Tennessee, and the Cumberland; !;
the attendance being rarely below 1900, and
made up very largely of the men who carried
their muskets and knapsscks as they touched
elbows under the old flag in 1861 and 1865, as
it should be, to insure grand, good time.
The 18th and 10Th Reunions of the Society
were failures, in consequence of the attempt to
hold them at Washington City and Indianapolis
in connection with the National Encampment,
GAR, too far away from our base of supplies
Comrades of the Army of West Virginia, let
US make an effort. as in the past, to answer
to roll-call at Ironton Aug. 90. We shall not
meet with and enjoy the mpanionship of cur
former Presidents of the Society-Gens. Geo.
Crook and Rutherford B. Hayes. who have
passed away, vacancies that sadden our hearts.
Yet with such aids as Gev. Mckinley, x-Gov.
Foraker Gen. w. II. Gibson, Chap. McCabe.
Capt Thomas II. Mckee, Gen. J. III. Duval,
Maj. Ben. Skinner, Capt. Botsford, Gen. Van
ID. Bukey, and Maj. Ewing, who can always
add big tence-rail to our campfres, we will
have good time. Come and sew. III.
POWELL, Society of the Army of West Virginia.
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Swords and Isayonets.
TROY Times.]

The saber used by the United States cav
airy is copied from the cimeter Of the Sara
Gems, which was the most effective sword
for cutting purposes ever devised. 1t will
be remembered how, according to the story
told in Sir Walter SCOTS Talisman," with
such weapon the pagan Saladin chopped a
soft cushion in two at one blow, to the
amazement of Richard Coeur de Lion With
straight sword one can make hack or
thrust but to slice an adversary one must
saw with it. The cimeter, being curved and
wide and heavy toward the end, slices by
the mere fact of striking. The kind of
bayonets chiefly used by the Federal troops
during the war of the rebellion was the
old triangular pattern.
Sword-bayonets were also employed on
guns imported from Europe. During the
last 10 years the regulation bayonet has
been of the "ramrod type-a hideous in
strument cylindrical and of the thickness
of a ramrod, with sharp screw-point like
that of carpenters bit. 1t is now to be
replaced with the knife-bayonet which
somewhat resembles butchers knife, is
IL inches long, with one edge. 1t is quite
as effective and much lighter than the
swOrd-bayOnet. The latter is being dis
pensed with by most of the European ma
tions in favor Of the knife-bayonet. The
bayonet was q French invention. In the
early days of firearms soldiers used to carry
both guns and pixies, but the notion of at
taching the pike to the gun in such man
ner that both could be used at the same
time was the beginning of the idea of the
bayonet
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In the Embrace of an Octopus,
[Cfncinnati Enquirer.l

"OnIy one who has ever experienced the
embraces of an octopus can have any idea of
them, - said l.. Z. Harkins. 81 was bathing
at one time off the Florida reefs when sud-
denly felt something cold and Shiny touch
my leg and begin to encircle it. The SEN
sation was not one of pain but similar to that
experienced when you are falling under the
influences of powerful opate. Then q long
arm reached up and grabbed me by the
shoulder. For the first time l realized my
danger. was but short distance from the
shore, and within hailing distance of several
friends. l called to them for help and started
TO make desperate effort to pull the sea
monster out to theI sands. ! succeeded in
fighting off the arms that sought to encircle
my body, but my lower limbs were securely
fastened. Ny friends responded at once, or
would have lived buta few minutes longer,
as my strength was nearly gone. The water
was not deep and they could see the octopus
plainly A few strokes ola cutlass and was
free The creature was captured and measured
seven feet from the 0rntsr of his body to the
end of his longest tentaclsH"
The National tribune., 1894-07-26

Mr.. Vest declared that the President had no
right to disregard the spirit of the Constitution.
He had no right to trample on the sensibilities
Of other members of his party for any purpose.
Mr.. Vest asserted that this bill, as it passed
the Senate, would become o law, or the Nc
Kinley act would remain on the statute book.
Mr.. Gray (Del., d. moved to insist upon the
Senate amendments to the tariff bill and to
agree to further conference.
rather heated colloquy followed between
Messrs. Gray and Hill. Several motions were
made, but no propositions were acted upon, and
the Senate adjourned until Monday.
In the House, the House voted to non-concur
in the Senate amendments to the Legislative.
Executive and Judicial appropriation bill, and
ordered a conference
The morning hour was given to the Commit
tee on judiciary. These among other bills
were passed:
House bill prohibiting the entry into the
United States of immigrants who have not been
examined by United States Consus at the port
of departure.
House bill increasing the penalty for the
crime of embezzlement by directors, officers or
agents of National banks. 1t fxes the term of
Imprisonment for the embezzlement ofless than
100000 at from five to 10 years. and for the
embezzlement OF more than 800, 900 at from 10
to 90 years.
House bill providing for the appointment of
United States Commissioners, defining their
duties, powers, fees and emoluments and limit
of jurisdiction. Their compensation is limited
to So, 500 year.
The House resumed consideration of the
Tucker joint resolution providing for the elec-
tion of United States Senators by direct vote
of the people, but without action the body took
recess, and in the evening devoted itself to
private pension bills.
The National tribune., 1894-07-26
FRIDAY. July 90.

In the Senate, message from the House.
asking further conference on the tariff bill,
was laid before the Senate on motion of Mr.
voorhees,.
Mr.. Smith IN. j., d. rose and said that he
would vote for further conference. He ex-
pressed the hope that tariff bill might yet be
evolved which would be enacted into law by
Democratic votes.
Mr.. Hill IN. Y, d. followed with motion
that the Senate recede from its amendments to
the House bill imposing duty on bituminous
coal and iron ore. Then he began lengthy
speech.
After quoting from the letter of the Presi-
dent to Dir. Wilson, Mr.. Hill said it was an
honest and manly statement of the true atti-
tude which the party should assume in this
crisis.
lam not required" he said, ito defend the
propriety or wisdom of the promulgation of
this letter at this peculiar time. 1t may have
been indiscreet it may operate as frebrand
to spread the flames of discord already kindled
among party friends, honestly differing as |
am disposed TO concede, upon questions Of pub
lie and party policy. 1t may widen the breach
already existing in this Senate, and in that
view it may be regarded as unfortunate and ILL
advised. 1t was a time for diplomacy, States
manship and concliation, rather than recrimi-
nation, denunciation and arraignment. But
aside from the question of its mere expediency,
/ am here to defend the Presidents letter in
so far as it demands that the party shall not be
led astray into the violation of Democratic
pledges and principles"
Mr.. Vest (Mo d. next addressed the Senate.
1t was matter of congratulation, he said, sar-
castically, that the Senator from New York
and the President were at last able to stand to-
gether on any platform at all. Laughter. .
The time had come, he said, for plain speak
ing in regard to this matte. He (Vest) had
been consistent friend of the present occupant
of the Presidential chair, but the Democratic
party was greater than any man. 1t had
survived Jefferson, Madison and Jackson, and
II would outlive Grover Cleveland, who did not
embody all the Democracy and all the tariff
reform of this country.
The National tribune., 1894-07-26
WASHINGTON,

tervisws. he would ssS That he understood
more distinctly, rs the resalt Of each of those
interviews, that the President was deeply and
earnestly interested In having the bill passed
with the concessions which the committee had
consented to make-as . scompromise measure.
most bitter denunciationn of the President.
! His exposure of party secrets is the climax of
all the recent excitement at the Capitol.
In the House Of Representatives only few
bills of minor importance were passed, the
quorum failing early owing to the absence of
members who went to the Senate to hear the
tariff debate. The House Commerce Committee
may call up in the Honse Thursday next the
resolution for An investigation Of the recent
Western railroad strike.
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u. s. Marine Legion.

The annual Reunion of this organization will
be held in Pittsburg, Pa, during the GAR.
Encampment. The election of officers will take
place on board the flagship of the National
Association of Naval Veterans on Tuesday
evening, Sept II. Free quarters will be pro-
vided for all who can attend. Send name and
address to the Adjutant, Comrade William Sim
mons, 1882 Wharton street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The National tribune., 1894-07-26
Imports and Exports.

The total values of the exports of merchan-
die from the United Statss during the month
of June. 1894, and durihg the IL months ended
June 80, 1894, as compared with similar ex-
ports during the corresponding periods of the
preceding year, were B follows:
1884, 1893
.----.-S 8
Twelve months ended JuneH,
S0.. s92 III 2sO s74 665 1874
Last June the exports exceeded the imports
by $5,847,041. In June. 1893, the excess of
imports over exports swasfS 247, ,975 During
the II months ended June,30, 1894 the excess
of exports over imports was $237, 275, ,407 and
the excess of imports for the corresponding
period of the preceding year was $l8, 735 728.
In June, 1894, the exportso of gold exceeded the
imports by $22, ,433. .593, and during the 12
months ended June 30, 1894, the excess of ex-
ports of silver over simports during the 12
months ended June 80, 1894, was $37, 1863, 43S.
The National tribune., 1894-07-26
CONGRESS.
Abstract Of the More Important
Proceedings of Both Houses
TUESDAY, july IL.

q the Senate, o resolution was offered by
Mr.. Vest MO-, d., and referred, instructlng
the Committee on the Quadro- Centennial Tx
position to inquire into charges of favoritism
and improper practices in regard to the matter
of awards to exhibitors
resolution was offered by Mr.. Higgins
(Del, r. J. and agreed to, calling upon the Secre-
tary of the Treasury for information as to
whether Cinnamon are entering the country by
way of Canada; whether steamship lines be-
tween European and Canadian ports are sub
ject to the same regulations as 10 the landing
of immigrants to the United States as are
steamship lines between European and Ameri-
can ports; whether the inspection of immi-
grants from Canada is sufficient, and If not,
what further legislation on the subject is
necessary.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. George
Miss, d., and referred TO the Committee on
the Judiciary, instructing that committee to
INQUIRE into the execution of the naturaliZa-
tion laws as to admitting persons to naturaliza-
tion without proper proof as to their being of
good character and of attachment to the Con-
stitution.
The consideration of the Agricultural appro-
priatiOn bill was resumed, and Mr.. Hansbor-
ough Oak, R. offered an amendment to in
sert an item appropriating Sl,0O0O0O for the
destruction of the Russian thistle.
After four hours discussion Mr.. Hansbor-
ough's amendment was agreed to-yeas q,
nays "a.
The Indian appropriation bill was then taken
up, but it went over until tomorrow.
In the House. the Senate amendments to
the House bill were agreed to, extending for
one year the period within which entries under
the pre-emption law may be paid.
Messrs. Catchings Miss. d., Lester (Ga., d.,
and Henderson I'LL, r. were appointed con-
ferrees on the part of the House for the con-
sideration Of the river and harbor appropria-
tion bill.
Mr.. Bailey TEX, d. demanded the regular
order-the vote on the bill to establish
uniform system of bankruptcy, which was
pending when the House adjourned yesterday.
Mr.. Burrows Mich, r. made the point that
the special order for the consideration of that
bill expired yesterday and that it was not now
in order, but the Speaker pro tenn, Mr.. Rich
ardsoH, ruled that the vote should be taken,
and the yeas and nays were called. The bill
was passed-yeas 127 nays 81.
The rest of the days session was devoted to
the consideration of bills called up by the Com
mittee on the Judiciary.
The National tribune., 1894-07-26
THuRsDAY. JuIY

In the House. the subject of most absorbing
interest was a letter from the President, read
by Mr.. William L. Wilson, of West Virginia,
marked Personal" but evidently intended to
enlighten both Houses as to Mr. Cleyeland's s
views on tariff Mr.. Wilson had carried the
letter in his pocket since receiving il, but made
il public by consent of the President this morn
ing The letter shows a rashness and disre-
gard Of party aud of the Constitution unprece.
dented in the history of the country. The Re-
pubiicans are pleased and amused at his af-
froHtery, and the hard language which the
President has seen fit TO use about his own
Senate. The letter speaks for itself:
The National tribune., 1894-07-26

In the House. the Tucker resolution, pro-
posing an amendment to the Constitution pro-
viding that Senators shall be elected by the
direct vote of the people, was adopted by a
vote of 1877 to 49.
The House disagreed TO the Senate amend
ments on the Indian appropriation bill, and
Messrs. Holman, Allen, and Wilson of Wash
ington were appointed conferrees
The bill to repay to West Virginia the direct
tax levied by the act of Aug. 5, 1861 had the
right of way, but this right was transferred to
some day next week. and the bill for the rein
statement of clerks dismissed from the railway
mail service between March 10 and May /,
1889, was taken up, discussed, and went over
without action for want of quorum.
Mr.. Reilly, Chairman of the Committee on
Pacific Railways, made a favorable report on
the bill to adjust the debts of the Central and
Union Pacific Railroads.
The National tribune., 1894-07-26
SATURDAY, July 81.

In the Senate Democrats spent the day in
numerous quiet conferences. though there was
no formal meeting. Senator Villas stated that
he had no idea of withdrawing his amendment,
and would insist upon its consideration. The
Republican Advisory Committee held short
session, and the situation was informally dis
cussed. There was some discussion as to the
part Republicans should play in the contest
but the unanimous judgment seemed to be
that there should be no active operations on
the floor of the Senate. 1t was thought that
the Democrats were destroying their own tariff
bill more effectively than could be done with
Republican assistance.
The National tribune., 1894-07-26
lPersonal.l
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WAGHENGTn

WASHINGTON, July 2, 1884.
MY DEAR SIR: The certainty t1at a conference
will be ordered between the two Houses of Con-
gress for the purpose Of adjusting differences on
the subject Of tariff legislation makes IL also
tain that you will be again called on TO do hard
service IN the cause of tariff reform.
My public life has been so closely related 10 the
subject, have so longed for its accomplishment,
and have often promised its realization TO my
feiiow-countrymen as a result of their trust and
confidence In the Democratic party, that hope no
excuse is necessary for my earnest appeal to you
TINT in this crisis you streuously insist upon party
honesty and good faitn and q sturdy adherence to
Democratic principles.
j believe these absolutely necessary con-
ditions 10 the continuation of Dem ocratie existence
cannot rid myself of tie feeling that this con-
ference will present the best il not tue only hope
Of true Democracy. Indications point to its actLon
rs abe reliance of those who desire the genuine
fruftion Of Democratic effort, the fulhllment of
Democratic pledges. and the redemption of Demo-
cratic premises TO the people. To reconcile differ
ences IN the details comprised within the fixed and
Wellseehned lines Of principle will not be the sole
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The National tribune., 1894-07-26
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them If they cost three times much. They should
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Philip Corell, New York City, "I hope that The vet
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]. II. Mills, Salina Kan CT would not miss any Of
the Forbes books for three times what they cost"
orin s. Mowry, Providence r l.: ct received Nos.
! and Of FOrDes's Army Sketch Book to-day, and
they bring back TO mind the days of 81 and '65 I
think the boys of to-day ought to have them to see
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coNRoN cnILINGs.
An Enjoyable ilntertoinmont--An Es

An Enjoyable Entertainment--An fStrn
Operator Necessary.
Conroe, Texas. March l0-One OF the
most enjoyable events of the senson oc-
Cured last nlght--a party given by Mr..
and Mrs Frank Smith IN honor of Mr..
Tom Rollo. brother OF Mrs. Smith.
Scarcely had darkness made It's appear
nnce when tho handsome bellies, accom-
panied by their ever gallant beaux. began
70 assemble. Among those present were.
Mcsdalnes Rucks, Hnrdy. Chandler Crnv-
ford ana Allen, Misses Mary Toinlinson
ana lHntho Lewis OF WINS. Misses Clem-
mic Bass, Mabel Ayres, Alice Chandler,
Katie Smith. Iconie Bcrworth, SWIM
Bartle, Cora and Gussio Lefier Maggie
and Willie Gilmer, lone Burns und Jen-
ME Knight Of Conroc, Alessrs. Debult
severn Terrell Jerre Darby Williams,
Smith, Laws, Crawford. Hardy, Rollo,
Ayres, Addison, Knight. William Conroc.
Ernest Butler of Conroe, Nell Smith or
Nayasotn, j. NJ. Sayera OF Mansfield, La.
At . o'clock music was Introduced. when
the deVOtees Of tuipRichOre INDUCED in
their fnYofite pnstlmo until II o'clock,
when refreshments We're served, consisting
OF cakes OF All kinds aud the evcr-sparb-
ling wine, after which some repaired to
the reception rooms. where the latest
gamcs were played others to tho dance
hall. whore the light fantastic was trlpped
until the wee sma hours of morn, when
al left for their respective homes. The
remembrance OF tle OCCASION VIII long
remain IN the memory OF the participants
as one OF the most enjoyable and pleasant
events Of the social world Of Couoe.
Mr.. l.. a. Hudson has received his pool
and billiard tables and b now running
Ia fun plast.
Hon NJ. s. Cooper made a flying trip 10
Houston today TO see The Two Orphans'
played.
A singing school has recently been Or
gnnizcd here with about thirty members.
MIR. Donovan has been appointed ms
assistant telegraph operator AT this place.
as business has picked up too much for
one man to attend to.
p n Davis and Miss Stella WOmack
OF MONTGOMERY Their friends In conroe
wish them success, happhess ana pleasure
through life.
Mrs. Alice Brown. who has been visiting
her sister. Mrs william Hayden, expects
10 leave tomorrow for her home mt Fort
Smith Ark.