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The National tribune., 1896-04-16
LEES SURRENDER.

Tho Department of tho Potomac last week
| celebrated the anniversary OF Lees surrender at
Grand Army Hall. A number of guests were
| invited 10 participate in the celebration, ana
J the hall was well filled. The walls were taste.
| fully decorated with pictures and flags. Among
the guests were many members of Congress and
| officers of tho Army and Navy the gathering
| including Representatives Curtis. Grosvenor,
| Lacey, Fcnton. Evans Brosius Poole, Gillette,
and Watson, Gems. Brady, +. W. Whitaker.
Robinson, Corp'l Tanner, Gems. Stanton. Rug
giles. Vincent, Morgan, Howard, Reynolds. and
many Others
Com, John McElroy: s.v.C, A. J. Hun
toon; ]. V. G., J. L. Raub; Chap, ii. S. Ste
vcns; Medical Director. A. +. Johnson; Asst
Adj teen. g. NJ. Hustled; Asst Q. Me-. A. =
Taber: Judge Advocate. L. J. Sweet; Muster
Ing Officer, w. III. Decker; ms, b. +. Chase
assisted by Past Commanders-n-C Chief John I.
Robinson. s. s. Burdett aud w. G. Vcazey,
and the Past Department Commanders, Post
Commanders, and Captains of the Camps of
Sons OF Veterans, and comrades Of the Depart
memt received their distinguished visitors.
An address of welcome was delivered by
Commander McEiroy. and Gen. Charles ii.
Grosycnor responded. Ho said he felt that,
ouing 10 reaction. a remarkable percentage
of old soldiers had come TO Congress- aud a
still more remarkable percentage of Congress
men who are very fond of the old soldier.
! here seemed, also. TO be more Yankee
Doodle" and "IlRil Columbia" about the
party to which he had the honor to belong.
Gen. f. w. Whitaker was Chief of Clusters
staff aud received the flag of truce at Appo-
mattox. After preliminary speech he gave
his own experiences at Appomattox. lie rode
back into Lees camp with the Confederate
officer who brought the flag Of truce, and
brought practically the first news Of the sur.
render back TO the Federal army at o'clock
in the morning, four hours before the two
Generals met in McLeans house and signed
the terms of surrender. Gen. Whitaker said
that of all the battleiiclds of the war photo
graphed on his brain, APpomattox was the most
magnificent.
Brighten. NJ. r. Morgan. who was Grants
Chief CommssaTy, is of about four men
now living who was in the Mclean house when
the articles were signed. He also served under
Gen. Lee at the time of the John Brown raid
ia 1859 IIc told some interesting anecdotes.
Gen Ruggles said he knew Grant in st. Louis
in 1857. lie also told several entertaining
stories.
Gen. Howard spoke of Appomattox as Grants
objective point lie had thought great deal
about some of the good men who had fought
on the other side. but he always asked himself
what would have become of the country il they
had been successful. 1t was the same in times
of peace. The truest and best men the country
produces only should be placed i'll the Capitol
and White House.
Others who took part were Capt. S. Il. STRAIT
tan, Col James d. Brady and George Ii. Little
bridge.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16
An Astliinn Cnra 1T Last.

Medical science at last reports apositive cure
for Asthma in the remarkable Kola plant. n
new botanical discovery found on the Congo
River, West Africa. Its cures are really mar
vicious. Rev. J. J.. Combs, of Martinsburg. w.
Va, writes that it cured him of Asthma of fifty
years standing, aud Hon. l.. &. Clule, of Gree
ley, Iowa. testifics that for three years he had
10 sleep rroppcd up in chair, being unable to
lie down night or day from Asthma. The
koa Plant cured him at once. To make the
matter sure. these and hundreds of other cures
are sworn to under oath before n notary public.
50 great is their faith in its wonderful curative
powers the X ola Importing Co, lG4 broadway,
New York. is sending out largo trial cases of
the kola Compound free to all sufferers from
Asthma. Send them your name and address
on postal card aud they will send you large
trial case by mail free. it costs you nothing,
and you should surely try it.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16
ACTION REVERSED.

The policy Of the Interior Department in
cases Involving reimbursement TO the Govern
ment for fraud or mistake of pension claimants
is laid down in several rulings of Assistant
Secretary of the Interior Reynolds. just pre-
muigated. in these it is held that the Gov
ernment cannot withhold the pension granted
under the act of juno %, 1890 TO reimburse
itself for moneys enormously paid as pension
money under the general law. when such pen
sion was not procured through fraud or mistake.
but was allowed as the result Of an erroneous
judgment OH the evidence. This decision re.
verses The recent action Of the Commissioner
of Pensions.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16
Inuisiana Acaliann.

"There are many such homes in the State
They are 4 part Of Louisiana as it is. In
the fields around the house were small crops
Of cotton, cane, rice, corn. sweet potatoes,
and n row Of tobacco; and flanking The field
was a strip OF swamp, furnishing the family
with fuel and lumber. The rice lie farmer
ihrashes aud cleans HIMSELF the corn is
pounded for meal in a wooden mortar; tie
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

is not combination of colors that is universally
becoming.
1t will be relief to have this Winter over
with to be rid Of the black and magenta com.
binations. Three women out of every five
have worn it. Black dresses have crush collars
Of magenta velvet, and black hats are trimmed
with a bandeau and flowers or velvet, of the
same bright color, and it grows to 10 exceed
ingly tiresome.
Ten girls out Of every IL wear enormous
bows at the back of the neck, and nine out of
every dozen fox-terriers and pugs are doing the
same. Turquoise blue. magenta or Persian or
Dresden ribbons are the favorites.
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The most frivolous Of little capes-all rufles
and spanges-are designed for Spring and
Summer wear.
Friends of bicycle girls are seriously ad vsing
them to wear brown grcnadine walls while
riding. They say that riding in the dust and
wind will spoil any dainty complexion; that
vail is absolutely necessary that thin dotted
gauze will not do any good, but will hurt the
eyes. The brown walls look ugly, but IL it be
a question of complexion, most women will
! yield.
The French, ever alert, have been making
asbestos towels, which. when soled, are thrown
into a red-hot fire, and after few minutes are
pulled out clean.
In some one of the recent novels tt was re-
marked Of one of the girls, member Of house
party consisting largely Of Counts and Count
esses and SUCH that she ATTACKED the birds on
her plate with more vigor than the hunter who
had shot them; the hero did not want to
marry her, outstanding all of her money
1t is remarked upon simply because it is one
more evidence of the fact that it is usually
more or less unromantic to eat: wo can almost
sympathizc with the girls who mince and peck
and nbble away most delicately while they
are at tho table, and then consume a sandwich
or two in the cupboard afterwards TO sustain
life. Homcly John Ridd. in Black mores ro-
nance. remarks particularly that no had never
seen Lorna chew; it was mark of her dainti-
ness. Perhaps bo was comparing her to the
N'"""y Pc@'dht Si4'si anu uiu HOS ICaAiy medn
that she never chewed. but only that she ate
daintily. Byron somewhere tcsIifes that
woman loses her charm when she eats, and
Madame Roland believed so also, and would not
eat before anyone. AS most of Us everyday
folks have to eat our three meals day, with a
little candy BETWEEN times and a cup Of tea at
D o'clock, we cannot seclude ourselves entirely
from the world nor is il quite desirable to pre-
tend to eat at the table and then make up for
it in the pantry so it behooves Us to consider
well how we can make eating as dainty an ac-
complishment as possible, and then after hay-
ing formulated theories and rules, to carry
them out.
ELSIE PoMEEoY MCELRoY
The National tribune., 1896-04-16
VETERANS IN THE CITY.

George L. Marsh. SD Mass. Georgetown,
Colo COmfade Marsh is "a mining engineer,
and went 10 Colorado Immediately after the
war. and has been actively engaged In his pro-
fcssion ever since.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

gentleman beside him. As he did so, his face
expressed at first surprise, aud then disgust.
The gentleman beside him could not hear him.
lie was sound asleep.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was n Child she cried for Castoria.
When sho became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When ske had Chi!!ren, she gave them Cas.oria.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Two Of the graceful shapes OF this Spring are
shown in the cut. The one has a puckered
Tam O'Shanter crown of straw and futed
straw brim. 1t is trimmed round and round
the crown with fine pink and white blossoms
The feathers are brown, a bit OF brown velvet
ribbon and creamy lace is used to trim the
back, and the hat itself is of brown. Purple
hats and green ones are made in this shape.
and do good Spring service, though they seem
a bit over. gay in coloring. and shy ladies cling
to black and brown aud straw-color or white
for the foundation for their millinery. and add
the green or purple touches in the flowers.
The other hat is sailor shape, trimmed in
front with big bow of plaid ribbon-blue fnd
whitc-and with bunch of buttercups against
the crown in the back. In front, liz the bow,
are quill-shaped leaves-"palm leaves" the
miiiners call theni-but they look more like
the lily OF the valley leaves. They are new,
pretty, stylish, and gratifying to those who
object to feathers for humane reasons.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

The Maybrick case still arouses interest de-
votion and sacrifice among the American
women. Recently tho Home Secretary-who
has tho pardoning power-refused to free the
woman, claiming that the evidence was all
against her.
x*x
1t Is interesting to note the different fads
that possess folks, sometimes taking no more
serious turn than elaborate blankets and col
lars for pettcd fox terrier, and sometimes
driving people from tho big world into little
communities where their ideas may have full
sway There are more communities Of theoso-
phists, vegeiarians, Mennonitcs. Dunkards
communists, and so on than we everyday folks
dream Of Vegetarian and religious CON-
munities are not mt all rare. In California is a
tiny community consisting Of three women aud
n pack-burro, Nancy. The women not only abb
stain from meat any animal food whatever.
but they refuse 10 cook their vegetables and
fruits. They hold no communication whatever
with the masculine beings OF this world. and
they have hopes with this seclusion and vegc-
tariansm to purify themselves that they
will be appointed TO perform miracles.
~
At Hall Gaines sisters wedding the brides
maids wore daffulil silk frocks with white
chiffon fchus and large, white chip hats
trimmed with daffudls and white pumes.
The bride, of course, was in white satin and
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

During debate in the House recently, Rep.
resentatvc Fischer, Of New York, got off a
joke on Mr. Gibson, Of Tennessee. The latter.
who speaking 20 his own amendment, is
possessed of enormous lung power, and his
voice on this OCCASION was rcyerbcrating in
trumpet tones. shaking the swing doors. snd-
denly Mr. Fischer arose. "Mr. Speaker he
exclaimed. a 1 rise TO point OF order" "Thc
gentleman from New York viii state bis point
Of order" replied the Chair My point is
this" went on the New Yorker. "A number OF
members on this side desire that the gentle
man from Tennessee shall speak louder; it is
impossible to hear him in this part Of tho
chamber. Why, even the gentleman sitting
next to him is not catching a word.' The
House, which saw that Fischer was chatting
Gibson, awaited the result with much interest.
Gibson, who also realized that he was being
guyed. turned aud looked for moment at the
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

THE petit jury that tried President Davis
FOR high treason against tho United States
Government was emraneed in the Spring If
1867. IN the City Of Richmond, in the Custom.
house building. which is on Main between
Tenth aud Eleventh streets. Chief Justice
Chase and Judge Underwood presided over the
famous case. There were q jurors drawn to
try President Davis. bali OF them being negroes,
and Lewis Lindsey among the number.
Lindscy.s account OF the argument in tho case
and the deliberations in the jury.room were cx.
cecdingly interesting although a tIine misty.
but upon ono fact his memory was fixed, aud
IN answer to my repeated question as to what
verdict was returned, lie replied. You sec,
boss. dar VAIN 10 verdict as | recoilects: we
jest cidcd as how de best thing was to let dc
President 90 scot-frce, SO we jest give him
parole and dat WAS dc end of de whole thing"
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

4 new flower this year for hat trimming is
called the Monte Carlo daisy. 1t is like the
English garden daisy-a little head of fine
pink and white petals. with no yellow show
ing, or just the least bit way in the center.
The artificial flowers very daintiIy coored,
and big, nodding Lunch of them makes a
pretty trimming.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Senator W. Y. Allen last week wrote letter
90 Gov. lIolconih, OF Nebraska declining TO be
candidate on the Populst ticket for Presi-
Genital honors. lie explained that others in
the party deserved the recognition, and his
business would not permit OF such an arrange
meni. I'm Nebraska il has been generally un-
derslood that Allen was a Presidential candi.
date.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16
orr or qHr coRFInope.

scnaior Allen has introduced bill providing
for :hc restoration OF The names OF widows OF
soldiers 10 the pension rolls after The death Of
their second husbands. WHO iy reason Of s-sec-
ond marriage have been dropped from the pen
tloD-iOis.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

We would announce that the magpie combi-
nation is still in favor, and black and white
satins, silks. checks, stripes, ribbsus hats,
ginehams. and lawns are all being employed
in new costumes. Despite the general belief it
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Tic political gossips were much excited last
week by The arrival OF William c. Whitney.
lie had many visitors during the day, inclnd-
ing Secretary Carlisle, Senator Smith and
others To all Of them Mr. Whitney has stated,
60 they say, that his visit 10 Washington at
this time is due to tire fact that he is suffering
from bronchial trouble and came to Washing
ton Tor the benefit Of the more salubrions
climate The statement has been repeatedly
made That Mr. Whiiney's visit was due TO a
desire TO consult The President Secretary La
mont and leading Democrats Of the Admins
iratiOn and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. wings Of the
party with regard TO the Democratic nomina-
tion, 10, il so be kept his plans and purposes
30 himself
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

=" j recently met in Richmond one of the
joroIs vino sat on the jury that tried JEFF
Davis for treason. the Grst mixed jury in the
country" said veteran who has been visiting
the old baitiefelds
His name is Louis Lindsey. lie is negro
and he lives in Katherine street, with his wife
aud Two daughters. lie sells newspapers
Time has dealt leniently with him, aud with
the exception Of a slight s;oop about the shout.
defs and shutting motion or the feet when he
walks that certain accompaniment OF encroach-
ing years, he is hale anl hearty. In stature lie
is about Eve feet and eight inches tall His
hair aud musiachc, while black, are inter
mingled with gray. Heavy eyebrows lend a
peculiar expression 10 his eyes, which are
deeply set in his wrinkIed cogntcnancc"
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

"Nose hats" some OF the girls call the new
styles that are tilted way forward over the
eyes. Is is not pretty fashion, but many will
follow ii, because that is tho only way they
have of proving that they are stylish.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Etamine, material often mentioned in FASH
ion notes, is a thin, transparent stuff much
like our grenadines. II is a favorite material
this season in Paris, and is often made up over
bright colored tafetas.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Senator VOORHEES,, Of Indiana. takes great
pride in the work OF the rev Congressional
Library. for he introduced The original jii
lie fought increasingly FOR its passage. In an
interview :cw days ago he IS quoted as say
ing: = feel great qualification pride,
perhaps jusiifablc ] hopc-at the approach
ing aud ROW assured completion Of the great
Congressional Library building. Nearly Two
months ego called my committee together in
full meeting with Ger. Casey and Capt Green
present, and We there prepared an amendment
10 the urgent deficiency bill, aud | reported
il 10 the Senate, making a 6nal appropriation
Of $3.50, 600 for the splendid work 10 be finished
year hence. This provision is now a law.
The Washington Monument, the State, War
ard Navy building aud the Congressional
Library VIII stand forever as imperishable
monuments 10 Gen. casey's peerless ability aud
lis rigid integrity. Bernard Il. Green has
however, been his faithful disciple and assist
ant lor 20 ,oarS. and will woT,hily finish his
last great undertaking. When completed, that
Library viii stand during the long ages that
are TO come as tie most magnificent aud en-
during home for the Looks Of the world ever
erected on the face Of Tie globe. Tic cnlire
cost Of the structure viii be Sc. 100000 less
so 600, covered back into the Treasury as that
much saved upon The original estimate"
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

The members of the Second Corps Associa-
ton have proposed to very appropriately honor
their old commander. Hancock, on May II.
At that time the anniversary of liancock's vic.
tory in 1854, tie Second Corps captured The
salient at Siotisylvai.ia There will be pa
rade. Gen. Francis A. Walker will lie invited
to deliver an Grafton, aud the granddaughter
being finished.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Tho button fad has thoroughly permeated
politics There all sorts to be seen at the
Capitol nowadays, among them the Qnay but
ton. with the Senator's face in keystone tho
Allison button colored yellow because Iowa Is
the corn state; The Mckinley button, rcsplend-
eut in red. white and blue; the Reed button.
as severely plain aud classic as the Speaker
coun;cnance; aud now the Cullom button.
which made its appearance yesterday il
bears portrait of the lsyorite son of Illinois,
Printed ia Liue on white ground, and the
legend " am FOR Cullom. Are you? printed
Va rcd.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

On al soutely reliable authority we learn that
wrinkles are produced Ivy frowns. grimaces
scowls, shivers, laughs, thoughts, worries, and
"tcmpers." There Is story :old of man
who happened to call upon beautiful actress
when she was in a mighty temper some
thing wrong in the performance Someone
who knew how angry the fair lady could be,
asked him what lie did while she was scoIding.
e stayed still and watched her grow DID, re-
piled the gentleman.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Big black hats of lace straw, or of shirred
net. are trimmed with a host of pink roses, and
are sometimes bcwitchiusly pretty and becom-
ing.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Clarence u. Clark, of Wyoming who has be-
come n familiar member of tho Senate, is a
New Yorker. 43 years old. He has lived in
Wyoming since 1881. practcing law most of the
time since that year He was appointed a
Supreme Judge OF the State in 1880. but de-
clincd the honor. lie WAS elected TO the SD
Congress. defeating George Z. Beck, son of the
late Senator Beck, of Kentucky. lie was a
candidate for the SD Congress. but was de-
fcated by Henry A. CefIcen.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Black flowers seem to be used very little this
season, which is cause for thanksgiving.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

The French, ever alert, have been making
asbestos towels, which. when soiled, are thrown
into a red-hot fire, and after few minutes are
pulled out clean.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Again there is a fancy for all sorts of flowers
upon one hat "Shori-backed" sailors are
trimmed round the crown with IN assortment
Of daisies, grasses, yellow buttercups, bright
blue bachelors buttons. aud red, red roses, that
remind one of a bouquet from old-fashioned
garden.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Representative Crowley. of Texas, who is 4
great favorite with tho newspaper men at the
Capitol, tod group Of them the other day
how hsmade his maiden speech. He said: "A
gang of newspaper fellows was gnying NE rs
not making speech. Speechmaking's no sign
OF a mans usefulness in Congress, says ]. Bet
ter men than me are not making speeches: but
if you're beitin' that can't make a speech Eli
just 20 you ten
IL goes says one of the gang. You're
afraid and he shows the long green.
80 What's mp in tue House. now?' says ].
lennon is fghtn' an increase for light
house keeper in your district says he.
50 III 90 right now says ]. And in goes
We'll, you know what happened. j told Can
non he didn't know as much about keepin' a
lighthouse as porcupine does about Ascension
Day, and Cannon spread himself all over me-
If he'd known how | come TO jump Oh him I'll
bet he'd laughed. Then ! goes out and the
stakeholder hands me The stuff. That's how it
happened"
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

High-crowned sailor hats-which are an
abom ination--seem to be coming in-more 8
the pity.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

II is queer that n little brown nation, way off
from our Greece aud Rome, where originated
all the ideas Of beauty of this Western world,
should have needed to teach us the lesson of
simplicity in arranging flowers. The japanese
in insisting upon a single flower i'm slender
vase, or in grouping only one kind of blossom
in bouquet, in n garden picture have finally
succeeded in impressing us with the same idea
OF beauty.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

rumor gained considerable ground last
week TO the effect that Speaker Reed would re-
tire at the close of the nresent session and
engage in the practice of law. While ii is true
that Mr.. Reed six years ago was imbned with
a desire TO achieve success in private life as a
lawyer, he finally decided not TO cut loose from
his old associations. Mr.. Reeds friends now
say that he has never seriously reconsidercd
the matter They au,horitatiyely deny the
rumor, and say that Mr.. Reed is entirely salts
fed with legislative work.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

Ten girls out Of every IL wear enormous
bows at the back of the neck, and nine out of
every dozen fox-terriers and pugs are doing the
same. Turquoise blue, magenta or Persian or
Dresden ribbons are the favorites
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

ALPACA and serge are as popular fabrics as
ever.
The National tribune., 1896-04-16

is not combination of colors that is UNIVERSAL!
becoming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-02


The sound money Democrats assume
that they are not altogether hopeless.
Under the two thirds rule, unless 1t be
abolished, which seems doubtful, 1t
will require 607 of 80 delegates to NOM
mate candidate. Neither faction is
likely to have that number and there
will be ample opportunity for the ex-
ercise of diplomacy and concession.
But just how "a bolt can be prevented
and at the same time currency plank
be adopted that shall be acceptable is
beyond the comprehension of most.
We don't believe it can be done. If the
party does not split it will compromise
and the compromise at this time when
men must either be for or against
sound money will be disgraceful.
Omitting Nebraska in which two sets
of delegates have been chosen the rel
ative strength of the gold and silver
factions of the party at present Is thus
estimated by the Chicago Times Her.
aid: