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The National tribune., 1896-10-08
On the Mexican Border.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Dear COM
rades, suppose we abandon Fighting Them
Over" and fight our present POpO-
cratic enemies. Not with bullets, but with
ballots and good argument. My home is
only two miles from Mexico, where they
have Free Silver We give them so cents Of
our money for 81 of their dollars, and the
Mexican dollar has six cents more pure silver
than our present silver dollar. Tue average
wages for labor over there is 371 cents per
day and board himself, and everything is
twice as high in Mexico as it is here. Ny
comrades, if you could see what / see every
day you would change your minds and never
think of Bryan and Popocracy again. That
Free Trade bill called the Wilson Bill has
ruined nearly all the sheep men of our be-
loved country. There are many families
here that four years ago were well-to-dO,
who have been on the point of starvation for
the past two years. These same men are
working for nothing, except cornmeal and
few cows are furnished by the men they
work for, so the wife and children can have
cornbread and milk. / am talking with
those men, and they say that they have left
Democracy for good and that they intend to
vote for Mckinley and something TO eat
Give us Protection and we have the best
sheep country in America, and you can't get
the tariff too high to suit us on hides and
livestock especially.
Now, my comrades, let's fire full charge
and no blanks, and our comrade will
land high and dry without the solid
South. Thank God, there are men yet in
the South who will live and die by our old
flag, and we will break the South square in
the middle on the Sd of November next.
Let us give strong pull and long pull
for VIM. Mckinley, and he will get there
with both feet, even in Democrat, Texas
SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, Co. G. eth Iowa Cav.
Del Rio, Tex.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
The Spanish soldier.

wrappers WeeEy.I
The Spanish soldier in Cuba becomes a
different fellow from the Spanish soldier in
Spain. In Spain he wears better clothes
than in Cuba. In Spain he can march
pretty well, manuver little, and show
himself off to his best advantage. Although
he is not taught to read or write, if he
should happen TO possess these accomplish
ments it qualities him to become Corporal,
or even Sergeant In some districts of
Spain even this accomplishment is so rare
that qualified Corporals are not easily found
The regular soldier comes to Cuba a raw
recruit, with no other training than that
which he may have received from his home
surroundings. He can neither march, shoot,
nor answer the various bugle-calis. In
Spain he wears brOadcIoth; in Cuba he is
dressed in cotton jeans. On the other hand,
he gets much more to eat in Cuba than in
Spain.
/ have heard it said in Spain (by the
Spanards themselves) that a Frenchman
could barely exist upon the ratiOns allowed
Spanish soldier, whereas an Englishman
would starve to death. This ration consists
of weak coffee or its substitute in the
morning. About 10 o'clock breakfast is
served-a small bit of bread and saucer
of stewed beans aud vegetables. The stew
and bread Is repeated In the afternoon, and
is called dinner. The soldier rarely sees any
meat, although a very small amount is sup
posed to furnish portion of his stew. /
have been told that some OF the youths be-
longing to the better families find this diet
insufficient upon entering the service, and
they often find themselves Obliged to call
upon their families for aid either from their
kitchens or their purses. But in Cuba the
soldier finds plenty Of beef to eat. In Cuba
he is allowed greater liberties, and he soon
learns to become a much more independent
| and self-reliant person than the humble pri-
yate in Spain. In his own country he is
| allowed two cents q day for spending
| money. In Cuba he is to get 81 of the SIG
per month, which is his scheduled pay while
| he is in campaign. Ii you ask an intelli-
gent soldier why be does not get the SIG he
may be able to make some kind of calcula-
ton showing that a certain amount is taken
to pay for his So uniform, while, perhaps a
much larger sum is required for his nice
| suit, which he is supposed to put on when
he goes back to Spain; then Il think it is
$6 which is taken to pay for his rancho"
or his rations. and SO on. have had them
] explain it to me number Of times.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08

I, held &c BsloHneSur. Msf, Frsses hsa bes1
released, but this IL denied BY the authorities.
II sxtsadition Of lyman to England cannot be
! secured. it IL stated he will - sent 70 the
United StateAL
Frederic I. Coudsrt, the eminent lawyer
and member of the Venezuelan Commissions.
returned to New York City Sunday from the
Hagne, where he had been searching old Dutch
records in connection with the boundary dis
pute. He has unssrthed much new testimony.
Seven lives were lost in railroad wreck near
Ossge City. Kan, Sunday. The engineer bad
allowed the boiler to 60 dry, which resulted
in an explosion. Both engineer and fireman
were killed.
The current bulletin Of the United States
Marine Hospital Bureau gives . report from
Sanitary Inspector Burgess, stationed at Hs-
| vana, stating that there were pa deaths IN
that city during the week ending Sept. "a.
Thirty nine of those deaths wsre caused by
| yellow fever, and with ~ new cases approx
| mately 80 we're caused by smallpox, with sp-
| proximately 2l0 now cases.
| The United States Consul at Matanzas re-
| ports 90 deaths from yellow-fever during the
| week ended Sept. 25.
The United States Consul at Sagua la Grande
| reports 10 deaths from yeilow-fever, with 90
| cases. during the week ended Sept. IL and %
| cases and eight deaths during the week ended
| Sept. 19.
| Under date of Sept. 81 the United States
| Consul at Cienfuegos reports that during tho
| week ended Sept. 20 there were in that city
| deaths from yellow-fever and IL from small
| pox.
| The request of the Armenans that they be
| allowed to choose Patriarch IN place oil
| Matteo Izmirlain has been acceded to by the
| Sultan.
| The London Chronicle saws that Lord Sails
| bury and the Gar of Russia, during the latter's
| visit to England last week. came TO an agree
| ment whereby the Christians in Turkey will
| be protected and the Sultan ultimately de-
| posed.
| The Gar and Czarina of Russia landed at
| Cherbourg, France, Monday, and were cordi-
ally welcomed by President Faure and large
assemhlage of people. After reviewing the
/ feet and attending banquet the Russian visit
| ors left for Paris.
The Chinese Government has given consent
| for the building of branch of the Siberian
| Railway across Northern Manchuria, but re-
| fused consent to the proposed branch through
| Southern Manchuria.
| Sir VIM. Vernon Harcourt, in . speech Mon
| day in England, called on the British Govern
| ment to grant protection and security to the
| Armenians.
| Henry Byron Reed, Conservative member
! of the British Parliament and well-known
lecturer aud speaker. is dead.
The Cuban leaders Lopez and Alvarez have
| been killed in battle, and Roban died of
| wounds.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
No. JO2.

We have sold large numbers of this watch,
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and need never be opened, because the watch
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press it back INTO place after setting, a won
derful feature that makes this watch unique.
On the back of this case is the GAR"
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offer this Wafeh@tO our subscribe
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NATIONAL TRIBUNE for one
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For Si.5O extra we will send
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The National tribune., 1896-10-08
THE FLAG OF HONOR.
ny j. D. MccABE. rERRE HAUTE. IND.

ny j.. D. McCABE. TERRE HkUTE. IND
When creation first dawned on our Nations proud
birth,
And it's names were enthroned in its grand con-
s.ellaion,
We were then in the youth Of its own homey
truth,
And possessed OF the spirit of revealed decara-
ton.
Our sres. whose faith bound by lis trust.
Whose honor first laid the plan that just,
Transmitted TO US its cause Of devotion.
Through the worlds bitter STRIFE and its bvouac of
life,
It's changes that mar, both near and from far
lie; u, turn 10 the pages of It's own written ages,
Aud secure the great truth that fixed evry star.
Our futures yet great with its precept of State
Aud it's realms may be filled with our National
glory.
So let move on In true quest of its fate
Aud adorn it with gems Of the truth of its story.
So sons of it's sires who have faith i'm its trust
The wishes aud hopes of its grand aspirations
The flag of our hopor-tlefeud IL must,
Unsuliied by foes-tiie pride Of nil Nations.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
In "OId Missouri"

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Being 8
subscriber to your valuable paper, and read
ing this morning in the columns Of The Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE What the Comrades are
Sayln-," We will let you know what the
comrades are doing here in Old Missouri.
We. the old Union ex-soiders, have Or
gained Veterans Mckinley and Hobart
Club TO the number of 100 members in the
City of Butler. We find eight old veterans
captured, six by the Populists, two by the
Popocrats.
We will stand shoulder to shoulder for
MAJ. Mckinley until the sun goes down on
3D. day OF November, as we stood elbow to
elbow from 1861 to '65 on many fields of
battle. He will be true TO the comrades he
stood with in that bloody conflict. Com
rades, vote for Maj. Mckinley, Protection,
Reciprocity, Prosperity and Sound Money.
AN OLD VETERAN, Secretary, Mckinley
Club, Butler, Mo-
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From Tennessee.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Permit me
the pleasure of adding an expression Of my
high appreciation of your grand paper. The
noble work you have done and are now do
ing cannot be overestimated. Comrades,
stand by your best representative, regard
less of the smoke. Remember the golden
link of patriotism which united us from 1861
to 1865. The Hon. w. J. Bryan is in die
lemma as regards the longevity of the old
soldiers. Mr. Bryan reminds me of an old
hen hunting nest in a new place-all cackle
and no eggs.
Hoping that the Republican and Sound
Money Democrats will fuse their tickets in
the South, and that Maj. Mckinley will be
elected and the old soldiers will live forever
and draw pensions of eternal bliss. Fuse,
fuse, Republicans; fuse in the South and all
other doubtful States.-F. j. III. TITUS, Co.
+, 9TH Ind. Cav. Joelton. Tenn.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
Yale to Plant Another Slip of Ivy.

The members of the Ivy Committee of Yale's
class of $50 have made public what they be-
ieye will prove solution of the trouble en-
gendered by the planting of the slip of ivy
from the grave of Robert Lee on the Yale
campus and its removal during the Summer.
The members Of the Ivy Committee have de-
cided to plant another of the several slips from
Gen. Lees grave which were originally sent,
and also on proposition of Wallace Bruce, 81,
slip from the grave Of Theodore Winthrop,
the poet and writer who was one of the first
Yale officers to meet death in the Union army.
The planting of the ivies will be made nota-
bic event. and the plan of having ex-Gov.
Chamberlain. of South Carolina, deliver the
Grafton is being considered.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
Battlefield of gettysburg.

The United States Government has filed q
petition in the United States Circuit Court at
Philadelphia asking in behalf of the United
States to have condemnta Eve additional tracts
of land in Cumberland, Township, Adams
County. needed in preserving the Gettysburg
battlefield. The tracts were occupied by the
infantry, cavalry and artillery on the LIST, Cd
and Sd days of July. 1863 The tracts are
deemed necessary by the Secretary of War for
the preservation aud marking Of the lines of
battle of the Union and Confederate armies of
Gettysburg and for the opening. improving,
and repairing necessary roads aud avenues on
the battlefield,
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
Himself and Two Sons All Right.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / thought
you would like TO hear from your sub
scribers as to how they will vote next No
vember. My vote shall go for Comrade Nc
Kinley and Hobart. aud for Protection /
wish every old soldier would do the same
/ have also two sons on the same side. We
have Mckinley Club of about 300 so far,
and have banner hoisted as to which any
town might feel proud. Comrades, vote as
do.-WM. ANTEs, private, Battery c, LIST
u. S. Art, Pennington, n. j.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
GOLD WATCH, SIG. Is.
No. 3O1.
The National Tribune Model
Watch.

This is watch suitable for father or SON.
We call it ''The National Tribune
Model Watch.' because, as patriotic
Americans, we are especially proud of this
production of American industry. i. The move
ment Tor works. is made according to the cele-
brated Waltham Riverside model The case
is gem of the jewelers. art, being gold
filled case, with two heavy sheets of LAX. gold,
making case that is for all purposes as good
as solid gold, and warranted for 30 years.
Price, to our subscribers, Sl6.75, and
they can have either Open Face or Hunting
Case We feel confident that all who buy
this watch will think as highly of it as we do,
and be Just as proud of it, too
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
A CHANGE FOR THE Indies.

We have just gotten in a very nice lot Ct
Ladies' Victoria Chains at cost never
equalled before in our 10 years experience
in the premium business. These chains ara
heavy rolled-gold plate, and are of two pat
terns-one with fan charm, and the other
has muff charm The gold-plate is 14karat
fine and warranted to wear 20 years.
These chains have been sold heretofore for
$2.75 each. We will send either style to
any address. postpaid, upon receipt of only
% cents.
Think of it ! and even if you only want to
lay in an Xmas present for next December,
it will pay to get one or more OF these chains
at this figure.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
Get Together Once More.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Let the
old boys get together once more, and give
our enemies a good downing. The Popo-
Gratis promise everything, but they always
take it out in promising. They never do
what they promise. | am getting S6 per
month pension. | certainly don't want 1T
cut down TO So. Hurrah for Comrade Nc
Kinley.-VAN HOTALING, Kansas.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
SIXTEEN TO ONE.
BY F. L. FEIGHSER, PEORIA, I'LL.

BY +. L. FEIGHNER PEORIA, ILL.
What is nil this noise about
That lately has begun;
On every corner all hear
Is just sixteen TO one.
Some say that times are better far
When all the mnts run
coming silver dollars out
At just sixteen to one.
But this ! do not understand,
Nor see just how it's done,
When silver bars are worth in gold
just half sixteen TO one.
A dollar now is hard 10 get
From him who has a ton;
You'I work hard and just AZ long
If twas sixteen to one.
But when you went your bread to buy,
II would not be much fun
A double price to pay, because
1t went sixteen one.
Our dollar now is good we know,
Wherever shines the sun;
Debase It'll no. never will
With free sixteen to one.
Think protection is what we need,
So ali the mills will run;
Applying weekly wages out
In good sixteen to one.
Now don't you think the thing to do,
Is every mothers son
To vote the grand old party in
About sixteen TO one!
Then up to work with good will
The fight is nearly won;
Mckinley will he President.
I'll bet sixteen 10 one.
THE Victor Campaign Quartet of this city sing
his To, catchy college AR and the last verse
. . oiiorus.-T. L. FEIGHSER. Peoria, ILL.,
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
P. s. BARTLETT FOR SO.

We have received flew P. s. Bartlett Wal.
than watches in Keystone Silverine Huns.r
ing cases at bargain. We give our readers
the advantage of the opportunity, and will
send, postpaid, to any address in the United
States one of these splendid and perfect time.
keepers for only 80. If you want one b
quick.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08

joy and blessings will follow, and that We
have always been true to the principles of
our fathers. am, very truly yours-O. X.
WHITNEY, Co. i, 103d N. Y, 80 Cortlandt
ST., New York.
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The Feather.

The best authority on Poultry. Pigeons, and
Cage Birds. Monthly; elegantly illustrated.
Fifty cents year Geo. Z. Howard & Co.,
Publishers, Central Power Station, Washing
tOu D. G.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08

The National Republican Committee makes
the gratifying announcement that it is not
rainbow chasing after any Southern States. 1t
is making determined and hopeful fight in
all the Border States. with the firm expecta-
ton of carrying Delaware. Maryland, West
Virginia. and Kentucky. South of them it has
little expectations.
Oct. 5 the Republican managers at Chicago
gave out the following list of States as certain
for Mex inley.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08

The blood purified, enriched and vitalized by
Hoods Sarsaparila carries health every organ of
the system. Hoods Sarsaparilla has accomplished
wonders for people who were all down.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
POLITICIAN NOTES.

The situation In OhieA very peculiar. Last
year Gov. Bushnell hsdtB2 600 plurality, but
snIy $4,000 majority ever oil. There were
1900 Populist Votes oGgk and q. 600 Prohibi.
tiopists This year it = expected that Bryan
will got the whole Populist vote. and half OF
the Prehibitionist. TIE hope. therefore, OF q
sweeping majority for Mckinley rests in large
degree in the expectation of great OBJECTIONS
of Democrats to Sound Money.
The New York Herald, makes the following
Lat Of States apra for I&Einley:
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
,1.xnLEY AND VICTORY.

lGsKNLEY AND VICTORY.
~: "ksvehs.s Through assrssa"
u .. l. rnaHxEa, PEORIA, NJ
Clear your Threats my lively lads and Let ~ sing
song
About that happy. happy day that Is sure to come
along;
Mckinley and Protection's cause IL growing mighty
strong.
While we are marching on to Victory.
Chorus.
Hurraii. Hurrah. glad tidings now We bring:
Hurrah. hurrah. before another Spring
Mckinley will be President 30 we the chorus sing,
While We are marching on to Victory.
Ohio's stalwart friend Of TOLL our leader true and
brave,
From Democratic shame and rule our country fair
to save:
unfurl bis banner to the breeze. proudly let II
wave,
While we are marching on to Victory.
Cno.
Mckinley is our Idol. most joyfully we'll sing;
Let every tocr in the land make the wekin ring;
Protection and Prosperity. better day will bring.
While we marching on to Victory.
Protection is our watchword. our only hope, In
deed
To from the poverty of England's mighty
greed;
OF Democratic policy we have no further need,
While we marching on to Victory.
Cho.
From North to South and every shore we'll let our
music roll,
And when November comes again mighty vote
we'll poll
Put Popocraiic Sverites into great big hole
While we are marching on to Victory.
Che.
Then go to work. my lively lads. with vigor and
will;
Put all the idle men to work In every shop and
mill;
And so. my lads we will indorse Mckinley and his
bill,
While we are voting for Mckinley.
The National tribune., 1896-10-08
Terms of Surrender.

Every lady should read Mrs. Hudnuts free
offer to Invalid Ladies on page 6.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-02-27
MINES 4 w n: STATE NEWS,
Aftor the Rsilroatls.

n There seems to be o well-deflned.
scheme to destroy rs much of the Oma-.
.ha railroad bridge property at Mankato
as Is possible Ii given time On suns
day the brakes on two hat cars on the
spur track loaded with stone were UNI
loosened and they started down the
grade J. at : rapid pace, crashing into
some box cars, and making kindling
wood of one Of them. The two watch
men at the bridge work were surprised
ut 1 o'clock in the morning by finding
the boiler Of, the piledriver engine dry
and the fines burned and cracked from
the fire. They had left their work
few moments to enjoy a chat in the
contractor's shanty a9few PAGES dis
tant, and in. their absence. somebody
quietly opened. q plug and let all the
water out Of the boiler The fires had
been banked and there wasGno natural
causeio the diabolicaljob. @i,7 #
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Application Denied.

!. The officials of the Duluth land Office
have denied the application, Of Alex
Mcdonald to contest the homestead en-
try 81 A. II. Larson. TO lots - s and3a6,s
10 section so, township SO, range II.
The grounds upon which the desired
privilege of contesting tho entry made
is that an application BY the state OF
Minnesota to contest the lands de-
sc.ibed as lots and S, is now pending
before the commissioner of the general
land Office. Under the circumstances
Receiver Ryan and Delegate TAYLOR did
not consider it was within their juris-
5diction "a grant the application 0f Mr.
Nc Donald. n w M3% $% #&
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that any voluntary cession Of territory
BY o South American state to foreign
government was unobjectionable to the
United States. II was as much .
menace as if the extension of territory
was voluntary and peaceable us though
it were the result Of conquest. At the
present time the adoption OF such an
idea would permit Great Britain under
the pretense Of q voluntary settlement,
to advance her territory in South Ameri-.
ca. ~ Venezuela Is now under the duress
of Great Britain, declared the senator.
"A British ultimatum had been addressed
TO- Venezuela. What, then. could re-
suit from any pretenseP Of . voluntary
agreement when Great Britain domi-
mated Venezuela, and the latter country
was without the power OF exercising
free. will? <'>:a: Es.. ~
Mi. Davis spoke strongly in favor of
arbitration, and pointed out the fire.
quent ssalutary results from arbitra-
ton He alsosreferred to the various
Central and South American states,
pointing to- their resources and Ca
pacity. Concerning the pending reso-
luton, Mr.. Davis said it in no way
added to or. diminished the original
Monroe doctrine. .> 80.
They made permanent BY congress-.
ional enactment the definite policy Of
the United. States, thus ending the con-
slant assertion by foreign jurists that
the doctrine was mere dictum with
out acceptance by the American con-
gress. There is class of enthusiastic
patriots in this country. proceeded Mr..
Davis,~,who regard it as essential for
this country to interfere If any for
cign government wages war on q South
American republic, but this is 2 crude
and erroneous application of the; Mon
roe doctrine:5. -,
Recent reports had foreshadowed a
treaty between Great Britain and Spain
concerning Cuba, BY which Scertsin
ports 4sof Cuba We're to be pledged 70
Great Britain This, declared Mr.:
Davis would !, be the hrst step toward
British acquisition. 1t would be in op-
position"to the spirit. of the Monroe
doctrine. as it would control the des-
tiny of Cuba.
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Ha Il II \ P11cE YIOR fO q = Il

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