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The National tribune., 1895-12-12

There are many different ways in this world
for few hours at shabby little hotel at a rail-
road station, and having read through and
through my magazine, / called for the clerk
and asked him if there was a newsstand in the
hotel. He replied that there was none in the
whole town, but he suggested that he might
get me some books; he knew that had long
wait before me, and he was trying to be court
eous. groaned inwardly with an expectation
of lot of either heavy or fashy books that
would be part of the library of the inn. was
too careless, though, with my intuition. He
came back with three books one by Marie
Corelli, which put aside-I think have done
my duty to that author, having read two of her
books; The Last Days of Pompeii, which was
more promising but 1 had read it twice, and
The Frozen Pirate, by W. Clark Russell. 1 read
that exciting tale through. The six hours
never bothered me at all, though 1 had to sit
on piano stool that was screwed up as high as
safety would admit to get me near enough to
the one lame gas jet that afforded light for the
ladies' parlor. When the clerk came in again
to see me safely off, / told him that was pretty
good book, and he said YES; it's my little
daugeter's. She is only nine years old, but she
thinks heap of books, and she collects all the |
cigaret coupons from the hotel counter and
sends for books to the company" / hope the |
small girl may acquire good library in time.
She made pretty good beginning. 1t was an
odd collection for small girl, though
ELSIE pO,rrpov NcEr,oy
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

When Baby was sick, we gave her CaStoria.
When she was n Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

Apropos Of the crime Of the three or four
boys in New York State who deliberately
wrecked train and brought about the death
OF several people. there is much discussion of
the Penny Dreadful Literature. The cheap
sensational stories are oftenest published in
newspaper form, and they find their way into
the hands of many boys and girls of our semi
ignorant classes. Indeed, the boys Of a good
many families. rich and poor the high and the
low. over the land devote themselves to this
kind Of reading. The most dastardly crimes
are described in minute detail, and there is so
much excitement in the dreadful crimes, mi
raculous escapes, hardihood and daring that
the story is devoured; no other word describes
the excited reading. The boys who wrecked
the train were certainly influenced by such
literature-there is no doubt of that The in
huence OF these papers cannot be held entirely
responsible for crimes committed, but boy
between the ages of 10 and 20 is very impress
sionable, and if he have any real wickedness
In him these papers tend to bring it out. Even
IT he have not trace of the criminal in him, all
boys Of that age are fond OF stories Of daring
and adventure. and they will read these if
nothing better be handy.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12
STATE OF KANSAS.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
GOVERNORS OFFICE,
TnpEKA EA- Nov % 100

TOPEKA, KAN, Nov. %, 1895. ]
WIN. A. IIMBocKER. ESQ, Man attain Kan.
DEAR SIR: have read with good deal of inter
est your letter Of the 22d just received aud agree
with You most heartily that the present National
Administration is treating old comrades with
great injustice. My own idea is that personal let
tiers to the different members OF Congress from
those with whom they are acquainted will have
very much more effect than petitions. Petitions
unless they come by the thousands have very little
weight in Congress. They seldom. if ever
read. They are simply filed on the Clerks desk
and referred to some committee, where they
" sleep the sleep that knows Weakening" But
ii seems to me that if from all over the State
comrades would write To their members urging
action that we could accomplish great deal. In
fact would rather trust to the influence of 20 let
ters than to a petition with LOCO signatures. But
Whatever course may be decided upon, will join
heartily with you in doing all can to secure the
needed reform in the Pension Bureau.
Yours sincerely. Is. n. MORRILL,
Now, comrades, and We lovers of justice,
shall we not heartily respond? Let every
one write TO their Congressman, and get your
friends to write, urging that something be
done to protect us in our vested and we'll
earned rights, and that as soon as possible.
Let the halls of Congress be flooded with our
written prayers.-WM. A. LIMBoCR ER, Co.
K, 18th Kan. Cav
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

dainty evening frock for young woman
is made of heavy silk with thickly gathered
silk crepe, chiffon or lace for the under bodice
and sleeves. The skirt, the slashed bodice,
and shoulder ruff1cs are made of the heavy
material. The slashes and round the neck
and the ruffles are edged with a white lace
like silk braid. The slashed bodice is not
made separate from the full under one, but
is fitted to tho Innings under the arms and
over the shoulders. The design is one that
may be easily copied, and would be pretty
for WOODEN gown with soft silk gathered for
the pufs in the waist and sleeves. II can be
made in two colors one. If two colors are
used, it is prettier to make the frock of some
lowered or figured silk with puffs of plain
chiffon to match the flower or thel back ground
That makes prettier combination than to put
one solid color with another. white china
silk lowered in psle-bluo or pink would look
dainty with pink for the putfs, or Powered
black silk or challie would be pretty with
black silk chiffon between the slashes and
for the full short sleeves. furthermore this
accommodating pattern may be used for day
time frock by making it with velvet yoke
and lower sleeves. All in all it is a charming
device for costume, and may it work much
beauty in the land.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

Hetty Green is said to be worth either $50.
100000 or s10000o0OO, and living as frugally
as ever.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

IL a poor assistance In furnishing blood
and bone II binders rather than assists
the system In its work. A weak or dyS-
peptic stomach "a the foundation OF
many ailments.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

There is really very little new in the styles
Sleeves are big and fanciful, except for tailor
made frocks, for which much smaller sleeves
are considered necessary. Fancy waists are
worn with dark skirts, which is gladdening.
Ruffiy lace collars and berthas help out plain
frocks satisfactorily as they did last year.
Skirts may have changed little in the exact
nature of the flare, but this is a delicate point
for dressmakers to worry over, and cannot con-
Germ amateurs, who can follow the same pat
terms that they have been using for the past six
months. The extrayagantly wide skirt is. of
course, out of style. 1t was too violent to live
long, and with it the heavy crinolining has be-
taken itself off, which is relief to my lady.
Jackets are short. and capes are made to come
only to the waist line. AS long as sleeves re-
main big, capes will be convenient.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

Velvet for frocks is exceedingly popular.
Waists, trimming and Empire frocks of dark
blue or black velvet are bespoken by the fa-
ladies'
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

Minnesota has candidate for President
Cusbman X. Davis-and will push his claims
in the Convention just as long as he has any
possible show of getting the nomination
United States Senator Knutc Nelson, of St.
Paul. made this declaration, and while on that
subject said: But there is no telling what the
Convention will do All the can idates-Mc-
Kinley. Reed, Morton, and Allison-are strong
men. IL we have to let Sena tor Davis ont of
the race, then j think MINI csota's delegation
will be about evenly divided between McKin-
ley and Reed.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

opponent was Henry W. Moher, of Illinois.
who was defeated by vote of 81 to 43. There
was a bitter wrangle over the two messenger
ships which fell to the Democrats, and the sue
ccssful candidates were Thomas Coakley. of
New York a protege of Amos Cummings, and
George J.. Browning, of Virginia, both of
whom were attached to the last Congress.
Mr.. Mohler was one Of the unsuccessful candi-
dates for this Office. For page, James English,
of California, was selected.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

Senator Lodge voices the opinion Of the WI hole
people when be says that there is nothing for
be Republicans TO do but reorganize the SEN
tie, and al once.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

While there is in the world so much good
literature-and literature too that is as thrill
ing as any boy or girl could wish-and now
that it is published so cheaply, it would seem
unnecessary to have the purely sensational
kind at work in the families. Stevenson, Jules
Verne,W Clark Russell, or Anthony Hope ought
to please any boy, and for the girls there are so
many interesting romances, as well as the adj
venture stories, that one hardly needs to emu
merate any of them. 1t behooves every mother
to watch the books that her young folks read,
and to try to have them as good as possible.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12
crET oF TIE CORRIDORS,

Congressman A. S. Mcclure, of Ohio. wife,
sud son Walter, are guests OF Mr. and Mrs
Baltus DeLong, at their home, GA NJ street
northwest. Washington, D. c.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

Marion Butler, who represents North Carolina
in the Senate, is about as young as the law
allows He was only 81 when his term began.
He was born in the Tar heel State. graduated
from its State University. and read law there.
While teaching an academy be got into politics
and joined the Farmers Alliance. He also
edited paper and became Populst BE
displayed great ability as an organizer, and set
mossback politicians Of the State were left two
quarters behind.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

Senator Chandler has Joined the army of
public men who ride bicycles lie does il SO
well and gracefully that bets are even whether
DC or Speaker Reed is the best rider.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

Total number of pages-........ 1850
We have made arrangements with the publishers OF
these books whereby ofIer them free any OF
readers who will help increase circulation
by sending in new subscribers.
WE MAKE THIS LIBERAL OFFER.
To anyone sending US g subscriptions at ST each
after this date NOV. - will send, postpaid set OF
the above books. Any Of present subscribers can
have the books them, postage prepaid, upon
cept OF 81.
Address- TIIE NATIONAL. TRIBUNE.
Washington, ID. Q.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

George Peabody Wetmore. the new Senator
from Rhode Island. who takes Mr.. Dixon's
seat, is known as an immensely-Tich man fac
turer, coming of an old and substantial family.
He is in with the ultra fashionable set in New
port and New York, and familiar with the
Astors and Vanderbilts. The society of the
Capital will experience an accession i'll the
Wetmores.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

ELSIE PoMERoY McELRoY.
The National tribune., 1895-12-12

Senator Martin. of Virginia. who was sur
prised into an election last Winter, succeeds
Gen. Eppa Hunton. He is an elderly man
from an old Virginia family and successful
lawyer. The singular and distinguishing fact
in bis career is that he has never held any
Office of any kind whatsoever until chosen to
the United States Senate.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27

y Suit has been brought at Jefferson
City, asking for a writ.of prohibition
to prevent the Secretary Of State
from submitting to the qualified
voters of the State the concurrent
resolution providing for the removal
of the State capital to Sedalia. One
point raised is that the removal
resolution is invalid because it does
not provide that it shall go into eff.
feet as an operative amendment to
the constitution. Anotherlipoint is
that such an amendment to the con.
stitution would be in the nature of
invalidating a contract between the
State and Government. Under an
act of Congress six sections of land
were granted the State to aid in
building permanent ..seat of Gov
ernment. This land was accepted
by the State, and sold, and the pro.
ceeds applied to constructing a
State house in this city. The case
will be argued some time next month
before Judge Shackleford.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27

Well, it begins to look as though
democratic state convention is to
be held to give the party a chance
to declare itself on the silver ques.
tion. Chairman Maffit has announced
that he will again call the commit.
tee together if petitioned by
majority of the charmen of the
county committees, and as majority
of the counties have held conven-
tions and declared for silver and a
state convention, it is a mere matter
of time when the state committee
will call convention. The date will
not be later than the middle Of
August. It is announced that to
select delegates simultaneous county
conventions will be held throughout
the state
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27
Under Democratic Administration
the state.

L
We quote from Bradstreet's, un,
der the head of Current Business:
"The perversity of political events
has rarely received more forcible
illustration than it is receiving now.
After whole generation Of expe,
riencing the beauties and benefcence
of a high tariff, the American people
deliberately condemn the system
and call for the adoption of a radi
cally different policy. Such strong
headedness is truly startling. But
worse than all else, it is under a
wicked democratic administration
that there is occurring an industrial
and commercial revival which prom
ises to surpass any the country has
known before. OF course political
economists declared with one voice
that the adoption of tariff for rev
enue policy would be followed by
just such state of affairs; but the
political economists are mere theo
rists, Missionaries, doctrinattes, and it
really is distressing that the course
of events should seem to lend sane.
ton to their outlandish notions.
Men and brethren, what shall we do
to be saved from the food of pros
perity that threatens to sweep Nc
Kinleyism from the face of the earth7
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pare liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs
Its excellence i due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the KID
Deys, Liver and Bowels without weak-
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs il for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufaetured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only. whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, YOU viii not
accept any substitute If offered
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27
The F.came1 III. Parade
II Uniform.
The EX-Coltede-atas ani G. Z.
Rs Will March Sh0uI-
der TO Shoulder.
All In All 1t Will BE a Gala
Day In Butler.

Next Thursday Butler proposes
to put on her Sunday suit of clothes.
turn on the electric lights, string up
the drums and make the streets of
the old town ring with music, and
welcome to the people from every
nook and corner of the county.
We want all to come aud none to
stay away and miss the fun and the
grand sights to be seen.
Every arrangement has been &C.
compl~hed by the hard worked
committees to entertain all who
come il Il royal way. We expect
this occasion to be the grandest ever
witnessed in the city and those
having the celebration in charge
promise more fun to the square inch
than you ever had before.
Don't fail to come to Butler this
year and make arrangements to stay
until after dark and see the FIRE.
works.
Prof. Klmbraugh, a mind reader,
will give wonderful exhibition of
his powers of mind reading on the
ground.
A bicycle race. three moneys. first,
second and third, at the lake and
park race track.
Paul Bench, one box cigars. fattest
man on the grounds.
Deacon Bros & Co. sack best
-four, heaviest woman.
Joe Meyer, hat. Oldest man.
Bennett Wheeler Mere. Co.. china
cup and saucer, handsomest single
lady.
Fowler & Co, sack flour. oldest
settler in county.
Van Hall, 4th pound best perfum-
cry, handsomest married lady.
w. G. Womack & Go fancy water
set, tallest woman; China sugar and
cream set, handsomest girl under Is.
j. A. Trimble, pair of odor bot
ties, handsomest Miss under IS.
F. Nj. Skagg, violin, champion
old fashioned marble player best
three in five games.
Bernhardt Bros, childs diamond
ring, heaviest baby under 2 years
old.
Mcfarland Bros. one fair leather
riding briddle, young man accom-
panying best looking girl.
McClements & Baker, S day clock,
tallest stalk of corn
Butler Fire Dept. S. gold piece,
one climbing creased pole.
G. B. Hickman, rocker, best look
ing lady over 60 years.
j D Allen & Co., one years sub.
seription to TINES for prettiest
baby; six months subscription to
second prettiest baby.
People living in incorporate linn.
its of Butler excluded from com
peting for all prizes except the fol-
lowing: Bicycle race, Fowler & Co.,
and Skaggs prizes.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27
The county seat war has again

The county seat war has again
broken out between Eldorado
Springs and Stockton, over a divi.
sion of the courts Of. Cedar county,
and the matter will have to be set.
tied by the supreme court at the
cost of both towns of considerable
money. The last legislature gave
Eldorado Springs division of the
circuit court, and when a day or so
ago the circuit clerk started for FL
dorado to open an office injunction
papers were filed by Stockton and
the clerk was stopped.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27

One great trouble with the third
party Is to find name for itself,
All that it has tried are in bad odor,
and it would be we'll to adopt one
that will stick. The most appropri-
ate name that could be selected is
the Destructives. This means some-
thing and is warranted to wear
Globe Dem.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27

The National Republican League
meeting at Cleveland, Ohio, lodged
all the issues, aud resolved to say or
do nothing that could be construed
in any way to forestall issues for
the national convention of 1896.
The silver element in the convention
was the stumbling block on which
the League foundered. The gold
standard men were not satisfied, but
could not see any way to do any
thing better than to adopt the
Patten substitute for the resolutions.
The free silver element OF the League
was elated. They say if free silver
was not adopted by the League,
nothing else was, and that indicated
that the republicans concede that
they can not get along without
the western states. The silver wing
of the party claimed to have
received more advantage than was
ever expected. 1t is we'll known
that kilograms were received from
presidential aspirants and leading
republicans in al parts of the coun'
try, suggesting to tho convention
that any action on silver would be
dangerous, and it 10 said these ad'
vices had . decided effect on the
gold wing of the convention in hsv'
ing nothing done, in the way Of
endorsing . gold standard.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27
New Laws to Take Effect To-day.

Jefferson City, Me-, June 90
All the laws passed by the Thirty
eighth General Assembly go into
effect to morrow. One of the most
important of the new statutes is
one which imposes tax of 25c on
each $1,000 of capital of a proposed
corporation. which must be paid into
the State Treasury before articles
can be filed with the Secretary of
State or evidence of incorporation
issued. This law was drawn by
Senator c. E Yeater, and is design.
ed chiefly to get tax from increases
of capital stock, which under the
old law were exempt. The Julian
franchise law is another important
law effective after tomorrow.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27

G. B. Birch, cash receiver,..for the
West Chacsgo street railway...com-
pany, wass hot to death by a burglar
who entered his Office ESaturday.
The burglar secured a::small amount
Of money in cashiers drawer, but in
his haste overlooked $4,000 which
was in the safe which stood open.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27
Monday, July 29th, 1895.
Removal.

We take pleasure in announcing tina.
after this date Parks Sure cure will re-.
move all traces OF rheumatism, kidney
troubles and liver complaint from the
user II is the only medicine that is
guaranteed to cure these diseases or no
pay. PaFkssure cure is sold by H. (.
Thicker,
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27

Berry made vigorous speech on
taking the chair.
The committee on resolutions was
ready to report at 8 p. M, but de-
layed it's report awaiting the out
come of the credentials while fight.
ing over contests among the dele
gates from Louisville and Newport.
Senator Lindsay prepared the
majority report on resolutions,
which embraced a strong, honest
money plank and indorsed Cleveland
and Carlisle by name for their tinan-
cial policy and administrations. It
was signed by nine Of the thrice n
members of the committee. There
were two minority reports, one
signed by Rhea and Ellis for the
free coinage of silver ut 16 to l, and
the other simply reaffirming the
platform of 1892, signed by Clardy
and Coulter.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27
The late general assembly passed

The late general assembly passed
an act which will enable the
banks to shut up at noon on Satur-
days, and making all notes and ne.
gotiable paper generally becoming
due after that hour payable Monday
morning without extra interest This
act is similar to laws already in force
in the east. In other words, Satur
day, as banking day, expires legally
at noon.-Ex.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27

Gov. Altgeld has reconvened the
Illinois legislature, and the gang Of
rascals will have another tussle with
the lobby.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27
Central Committee Meeting. &.

A meeting of the Democratic Gen.
trail Committee is hereby called for
Thursday July 4th, at the court
house in Butler, at 2 o'clock, to con-
slider such matters as may be
brought before it. T. K. LIsLE,
Chairman.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27

Georgia will hold a state silver
convention, July 18th. Speaker
Crisp is at the head of the move
ment.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27

The Kansas City Times, with its
usual enterprise and liberality, has
arranged with dozen leading col
leges in the west whereby they give
a year tuition with board, laundry,
lights, fuel, etc in fact all necessary
expenses, i'll exchange for a very
reasonable number of subscriptions
to their paper. They have prepared
a circular giving full information as
to the number of subscribers requir.
ed to secure this scholarship, which
they will send out to any one who
makes application The Times is so
we'll known that we think it would
be an easy matter for any ambitious
young man or woman to secure a
scholarship y in this way. 81 3t.
The Butler weekly times., 1895-06-27
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