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The National tribune., 1897-08-05
What 1t is and What is Said of 1t.

One of the most serviceable watches
ever made, a stem-winder and stem
setter. The case is solid nickel.
THIS IS NO TOY, but an ordinary
modern watch which will last for years,
and one which any person may be proud
to carry. 1t is guaranteed by the manu-
facturer and by US. A watch like this
a generation ago would have cost $40,
but the fact is it contains appliances un-
known at that time.
In addition to the watch We send in
every instance handsome chain, so that
the outfit is ready to put on and wear as
soon as received.
The National tribune., 1897-08-05
UB-RAIoING
MADE EASY.
DEAR COMRADES:

OEAR COMRADES:
Each old or present subscriber who
gets US one or more new subscribers
during the month of August will receive
Cf he requests them), postpaid, two
books, "The Cannoneer and Captur-
ing a Locomotive" The new subscribers
will also receive them, and the promise
of these two great books makes it an easy
matter to get their subscriptions
We know how highly you esteem
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE and how you
work for it, keeping it ahead of most all
other weekly papers in point of circula-
ton. We know, too, how surprised
some of you are, at times, when you ara
getting up clubs, to run across some
people who do not fully appreciate THs
TRIBUSE-who, indeed, are inclined to
dispute your statement that it is the best
paper published on the face of the earth.
Well, there are such people. But let
US tell you this: If you once get them
to take the paper, they soon come around
to your opinion and subscribe year after
year with great regularity.
Now this situation suggests question:
Why not offer subscribers such biq IN
dueements that the club-raiser will sue
ceed with every person solicited?
With this end in view we have
made the offer you will see elsewhere
on this page of giving two large books,
"The Cannoneer and Capturing 8
Locomotive" to everyone who sub
scribes during the month of August.
We intend, also, to send these two
books with every premium sent to 8
club-raiser. That is, in addition to the
premium he works for and earns, whether
it be large or small, we will send these
two books as present. We never forget
old friends when cutting a watermelon.
Surely this makes club-raising easy.
All you have to do with persons solicited
to subscribe is to show them the paper
and It's attractions, describe the free
books (or let them read about them in
the paper, and take their dollars.
Remit the dollars, with their full adj
dresses, to US, and we will do the rest :
that is, we Will send to each address the
two books at once and the paper for q
year, and to you we will send the books
also, and the premiums, all postpaid.
All comrades who are at present
working for clubs may offer these two
books to each subscriber. This enables
them to promptly complete the clubs
they are working for, however large.
Comrades, Just try for clubs now.
You will surely succeed.
The National tribune., 1897-08-05

Care and food have a vital effect on the
chrysanthemum coors, although they plants
that vary easily and therefore are frequently
sappointing-to the amateur gardener, espec-
tally, who finds his flowers very far from what
he hoped. In no plant is there more need for
reliable seedsmen, and splendid results come
from moderate care Tor good. strong plants and
il one tend them very lovingly even weak
plants will sometimes produce very pretty
bloom.
According to all florists chrysanthemums
need frequent and mcrcless disbudding if one
wishes fine flowers, or they may be allowed to
stragge and blossom as they will, which is
sometimes more graceful process than to have
the great, heavy headed blossoms. Along a
garden wall the bright array of buds and bios
goms is pretty sight, aud for ordinary folks
it is rather pleasant than otherwise for the
plant to slip away from the conventionalties
of conservatories and exhibition forms and
blossom as it pleases But moderate disbnd-
ding is hest for the plant without doubt. The
ehrysanthemum grows cluster of buds at the
tip of each branch, and to disbud them prop.
erly every one but one should be pinched off
30 coon AZ it shows head that can be pinched.
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ton, with log, rope, rudder and other nau-
teal Implements; Mechanics, with lever,
wedge, and pulley block; and Transporta-
tion, with piston driving Wheel and loco
motive headlight.
Among the inscriptions are the following
lines from Adelaide A. Proctor's poem, en-
titled "Unexpressed v:
Dwells within the soul of every artist
More than all his effort can express.
Nc great thinker ever lived and taught you
All the wonder that his soul received.
true painter ever set on canvas
All the glorious vision he see.
n o musician
But sure he heard and strove to rende.
Feeble echoes of celestial strains"
In the east corridor the figures on opposite
sides represent Lyric Poetry, Tragedy, Com
edy, History, Love, Poetry, Tradition, Fancy,
and Romance. Lyric Poetry plays the Tyre,
Tragedy and Comedy bear appropriate masks,
History has scroll and palm branch Ro-
nance pen and roll, Fancy clasps her hands
and gazes upwards with ecstatic face, Ira
dition holds statue of the winged goddess of
victory, Love is writing her thoughts on a
tablet. Along the center of the vault is
series of paintings illustrative of the life of
man, as suggested in Cardinal Wolsey's
speech in Shakspere's Henry VIII. ..-
VIZ piiC VI tiiS Si'ic Wills 10 VIC otoiS VI tho
three fates-Clotho, who spun, Lachesis, who
wove, and Atropos, who cut the thread of
life. Here also, are numerous inscriptions,
coupets from Shakspere and Milton; such, for
instance, as
"Comes sublime fury with the abhorred shears,
And splits the thin spun life.'
The vault of the south corridor depicts the
graces-Aglaia, the patroness of husbandry;
Thalia of Music; Euphrosyne, of beauty.
The first has shepherds crook, while the
second holds Tyre and the third a glass.
On the circular panels the seasons are repre-
sented by halflength figures OF young women,
and on rectangular panels the games of loot
ball and baseball. There are fawns, nymphs,
mermads, and many other conventional
figures.
Here, too, are tablets bearing inscriptions
and series of trophies, such as are seen in
the north corridor. Printing is represented
by composing sticks and type case; Pottery,
by jugs of clay; Glass making, by vases of
varieties of shapes; Carpentry, by saw, bit,
and hammer; Smithery, by anvil, pincers.
and hammer; and Masonry, by trowel,
square, plumb, and mortar board.
One of the most artistic and best pieces to
be found among the embellishments of the
Library Building is the figures in bronze for
the fountain at its front The chief of the
figures is Neptune. There are other ale
gorical characters The group is the work
of Roland Hinton Perry
ITO be cOntin,ted1
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THURSDAY

female figures, and even the colors employed
are such as are conventionally associated with
subjects presented The figure of Chemistry,
for instance, combines purple, blue and red,
the colors oftenest seen in experimenting.
Archaeology shows abrupt broken lines in the
drapery; and Physics has the swirling gar
mentS suggestive of fame and heat. Zoo
ology clasps the name of a crouching lion.
Geology shows the purple and orange of ter
restrial fires. Mathematics holds shield IN
scribed with geometric figures, while her foot
Is on stone block inscribed with comic sec
tions. Botany stands on water lily pad
anaiyzing flower. Astronomy holds lens
In her right hand and a globe of Saturn IN
her left.
Tablets at the ends of the corridor bear the
names of Cuviere, the zoologist; Linnseus, the
botanist; Schliemann the archeologist; Copper
nicus, the astronomer; La Grange, the math-
ematician; lie VoiSier, the chemist; Rumtord,
the physicist, and Lyell, the geologist Among
the mural inscriptions from philosophers and
poets are the following lines from Pope:
'All are but parts of one slupsndous whole
Whose body Nature is and God the soul"
BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS.
The north corridor illustrates the Five
Senses in a series of brilliant decorations,
painted upon the ceiling, and represent hg-
ures poised in air surrounded by cloudbanks
Taste drinks from sea-shell surrounded
by vines and foliage, with flowers in her hair
Sight is viewing herself in a mirror, and the
beautiful peacock beside her is not more
proud than she. Smell is seated on bank OF
lilies and roses inhaling the odor OF white
rose. Hearing listens dreamily to the muir
mur of a large sea-shell pressed to her ear
Touch is watching a butterfly which has
alighted on her outstretched arm.
On four circular panels are Wisdom,
The National tribune., 1897-08-05
Strange New Shrub that Cures Kidney and
Bladder Disease, Rheumatism. etc.-Free.

We have previously described the new bo-
tsnic discovery, Alkavs, which proves a spe-
citc cure for diseases caused by Uric acid in the
blood. or disorder of the Kidneys or urinary
organs. 1t is now stated that Alkavis is
product of the well known Kava-ka Shrub,
and is specific cure for these diseases Just as
quinine is for malaria. Hon. K. c. Wood, of
Lowell Ind. writes that in four weeks Alkavis
cured him Of Kidney and bladder disease Of ten
years standing and Rev. Thomas VI. Owen, of
West Pawlet, VT, gives similar testimony.
Many ladies also testify TO its wonderful cnra-
tive powers in disorders peculiar to woman
hood. The only importers of Alkavis so far
are the Church Kidney Cure Co.. of 4l8 Fourth
Avenue, New York, and they are so anxious TO
prove its valne that for the sake of introduc.
tion they will send free treatment of Alkavis
prepaid by mail to every reader of The Ma
TI0NAL TRIBUNE who is a Sufferer from any
form of Kidney or Bladder disorder Bright's
Disease, Rheumatism, Dropsy, Gravel, Pain in
Back, Female Complaints, or other affllction
due TO improper action of the Kidneys or
Urinary Organs. We advise all Sufferers to
send their names and address to the company
and receive the Alkavis free. 1t is sent to you
entirely free, to prove its wonderful curative
p0Wer,
The National tribune., 1897-08-05
THREE YEARLY SUBSCRIBERS.

Understand that you pay nothing for
the watch, but send us three names and
addresses of subscribers to The Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE with 81 for each sub
scriber, who will receive the paper for
one year, and We will send you the
watch and chain, postpaid, to your ad-
dress absolutely free of charge.
If unwilling to spare even the little
time required to get up the club, we will
send the watch and chain with The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE for one year to
any address for So.
No one, therefore, need be without a
watch equal for keeping time to any in
the neighborhood. 1t will not take
day for anyone to get up this small club
of only three subscribers at 81 each for
the best family newspaper in the United
States. See Embarrassing Made Easy"
in another column on this page
The National tribune., 1897-08-05

Understanding. knowledge, and Philosophy,
each represented by half-seated figure hold
ing scroll, book, or tablet. A Greek temple
is seen in the background of Philosophy.
Alternating with the ceiling paintings is q
series of bas relief Of athletic sports, such as
wrestling, running, and throwing while
dragons, swans, and symbols in variety add
great interest to the decorations Medal
lions containing trophies of various trades
and sciences alternate with tablets bearing
inscriptions from the poets. There is Geom-
etry, with compass and cylinder; Meteor
ology, with barometer. thermometer, and
other measures of wind and weather; For
estry, with ak and pruning-knife; Naviga-
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names Of men eminent in the professions Of
medicine and theology and law, inscribed in
The vault proper. include those of Claiming.
Beecher Webster, Pinckney, Marshall, and
Story.
Ascending the grand staircase one finds his
way to the public galleries of the main read
ing-room. The upper corridors are of greater
hight, and the tone of decoration brighter
than that of the corridors below. giving the
effect of vaster size. The floors are OF mosaic
OF beautiful patterns. and the vaulted ceilings
are decorated in a style unsurpassed for vari-
ETY. and interest
The west corridor shows a series of figures
symbolical of the sciences They are gigantic
The National tribune., 1897-08-05

produce large blossoms, but the resnIts are MORO
snowy than beautiful.
In September, or when the plants begin to
shov signs of budding they can be fed literally
with liquid manure, and the blossoms will be
the hantsomer for it.
According to many ohrysanthemum lovers
the "Lenawee" is the prettiest of the white
varieties. Schuyler Matthews recommends also
Ivory" Mrs. Alpheus Hardy" Domino
tion. ~" Niveus."" Jerome Jones" Moon
light" and Mount Whitney"
Many gardeners find the pink chrysanthe-
NUNS disapponing-the color is not strong
nor lasting; but all agree that Of all pink varie-
ties the Ii lian h. Bird Is the most charming.
Madame Felix Perrin" receives some praise
from the Cornell Agricultural Experiment
Station, but they could Gud no pink that was
entirely salts factory.
The National tribune., 1897-08-05

GAR. Sleeve Buttons.-These Sleeve
Buttons are no cheap imitation.
The disk is pearl tinted enamel and upon
its face, i'll raised work of heavy rolled gold
plate. is the eagle cannon and cannon-balls
constituting the upper portion Of the Grand
Army badge, with the letters GAR en-
grayed in a scroll beneath The setting is
also of gold plate, and by pressing on spring
the button can be taken apart, thus making
it easy to adjust it in the cuffs In short. it
is one of the most handsome, useful and
valuable piecesofj jewelry that has yet been de-
vised. Sent TO any address, postage prepaid
For club of TWO new subscribers.
No. 29l- Grand Army Charms
watch charm composed of Grand Army
enameled star in a ring OF rolled gold. This
is just the thing for veterans.
Free for TWO new subscribers.
No. 292 GAR. Badge Charm-made
of rolled gold plate. At the top are the
double eagles in rolled gold Below them
two rolled gold cannon lying upon pile of
enameed cannon-balls. Directly below this
is the United States flag made of red and
blue enamel and rolled gold Attached to
the flag is the star containing the various
military emblems SO well known to our
readers The whole charm is about two
inches in length.
Free for club of FOUR subscribers.
The National tribune., 1897-08-05
HOW TO GET 1T.

We do not sell this watch without
the paper, and no one can secure one of
these splendid timepieces by itself. We
will send this watch by mail to any per-
son who will send US a club Of only
The National tribune., 1897-08-05
CHRYSAHTHEMUM CAUTION.
[RYSANTHE VI L N

II II I "a y L III Il VI y W
cuttings of March
should be planted out
in sunny beds now,
and should be kept
carefully, not ever
allowed to dry ont,
but should be given q
frequent t h ORC o & b
drenching, and should
receive the sua !
sprinklings.
The plant should
not become root
bound. 1t should fit
its pot snugly, but
should be willing to
be slipped out TO show
its roots.
Amateurs will find
more satisfaction in
allowing chrysanthe-
mum plants to branch
six or eight times.
The florists grow each
plant to q Singl o
branch, in order to
The National tribune., 1897-08-05

It's terrible fighting Antietam Gettysburg Bethesda Church
unprecedented in the history of light artillery.
The attention caught the very first held end The
menGenera battery officers and pvateswhom describes
pictured admirably that they become personal acquaintance
and friends and the reader gets beathy interested
The of and march wonderfully life
up flood of memories in the breast every old soldier
The features of the book
The real life and experiences of private soldier fighting
battery
Wonderfully fresh and vivid descriptions of the of
Ancm Gettysburg the Wilderness Sposylvania the
fighting from there the James River
rebel battery which destroyed the assaults
lines at PeesuS the months of fighting and digging
that stronghold the battles of Opequan Cedar Creek
Shenandoah Valley the decisive little battle Five Forks
forced Lee OF his works. the relentless pursuit of the rebel
army and the suendera Appomattox All this is clearly told
Carefully drawn diagrams OF the battefeds cor
rected from the War Departments surveys
A. vast number and figures regarding battles
the numbers of the opposing forces the organizations on both sides
The National tribune., 1897-08-05
JEWELRY.

No. 5. National Watch Chain.-We
have had made specially for subscribers n
Watch Chain which is to be a token of per-
sonal service by its wearers in defense of their
country. In the center is the star of the
Grand Army, and on either side are the crossed
cannons. 1t is made of heavy rolled gold,
warranted for 10 years constant wear.
This fine chain will be sent as a premium
for club of TEN yearly sub-
scribers.
No 9. Victoria GAR. Chain. The
cut shows the latest novelty for wives and
other fair relatives of GA. Il. comrades.
1t is 1l-karat rolled gold plate, warranted
for 10 years constant wear. The charm is
beautifully engraved like the center of the
official G. K. badge.
The ground is enameled in red and blue.
with the figures in gold. This chain and
charm will be sent to any address, free, for
club of six yearly subscribers.
No. 100. THE Same Canteen"
Charm. No. 100 is an old friend in new
dress, which needs no introduction. 1t is
fac. simile of an old canteen carried from An
tietam to Appomattox. 1t is heavy rolled
gold plate, designed especially for us. 1t Is
sent, postpaid, as premium for club of
TWO yearly subscribers.
1t will look well on any veterans watch
chain.
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Was offered a Good Price for 1t.

SMITHS VALLEY, y. Y. May, 1897.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: the watch
came all right. 1t is q good one. 1 was
offered So tor it the day alter received il,
but it was not for sale. | intend TO keep
it in memory of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
Long may il prosper.
Respectfully yours,
CHARLES 3. WEEKS.
The National tribune., 1897-08-05
TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Chapter Secret Military Expedition II. Midnight Consul
alleh i'll companions and Incidents " Locomotive an
Train Captured " Unforeseen Hndranees VI Terrible Rail
Ioad Chase vi. Night the VIII In the Enemys
Power IA Other Captures y. Horrible Prison XII Lights
and Shadows OF Prison Nil The First Tragedy XIII Con-
iedese Court Martial XIV The Growing Horror XIV Prison
Aelslon ANl Liberty Death XVII Romantic Et4,pes
xviii From Atlanta the Gulf From Atlanta to Rich
nond AN Libby and Castle Thunder XXI Sickness and
libety. ~ anu
Address TILE RIA r.@Asnl a.
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G. A. K. JEWELRY.


e wearing OF means vastly than personal adornmen
in one CT the greatest of modern times See
The National tribune., 1897-08-05

No. 5O2. GAR. Watch. 1.-THE photo
graph is not good. A bright watch case
shows " reflections " that make photograph
ing difficult We have sold large num-
bers of this watch and they have given
entire satisfaction. The works are either
WALTHAM or ELGIN, as the purchaser
may choose. They contain seven valuable
Jewels, tempered steel springs compensat-
ing expansion balance, patent safety pinion,
stem winding, and pendant-setting apparatus,
full plate, dust band that excludes every par
ticle of DUST quick train. jewel balance, por-
celain dial, and all the latest and greatest im-
provements. The case is made Of nickel sill
yer, a composition Just as handsome and dur
able as coin silver. On the back of this case
is the ga. R." badge, the emblem of glori-
Gus service. we offer this really
fine watch for IL club OF f5
yearly subscribers.
GA r. Ring.-Our speciality. Copy
right. We have had made especially for us
a Solid Gold Ring, with setting modelled
after the Bronze Lapel Button of the G. A. r.
The setting is made of black onyx, and
the button is of gold, set in the onyx
Remember, this ring is not plated in any
part, either band, shank setting. Fur
nished in any size, deliver guaranteed.
This makes beautiful and suitable pres
ent for any veteran.
Sent as premium for club of IL sub
The National tribune., 1897-08-05
A CT Gem.

LAKEvILLE, COSy., April 30, 1897.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I received
your premium watch. 1t surpasses any
thing / have ever received as a premium.
1t is perfect gem. 1t keeps the best Of
time.-CHARLEs H. BALL.
The National tribune., 1897-08-05


expedition are unparalleled either in modern
Wer OF romance would dare invent the capture crowded rail
ROAD tram ~ The midst of camp of twenty
armed deTsw ho had iouned hundred lines
5e subsequent escape OF pat OF the band by szng
guard almost IN sight Of
eMhoe breadth o. The ConoeIae directions equally
marvellous while the sad tragedy that
and foy remembered 10y The inhabitants that beautiful
hi NE lapse o than twenty years The claims whole
Railroad Adventure" the most remarkable
episode OF the civil waT has been disputed.
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Keeps Perfect Time.
SEATOY. IL. April %

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I received
the watch, aud found it as 1 expected. It
keeps perfect time, runs regular. and ID
altogether a very good watch. / would ell
courage all others who have not tried to get
the watch to do so as soon as they Can The
chain which comes with it matches II e1-
actly.-CHAs. A. LOGAN
The National tribune., 1897-08-05
Better Than recommended.
Runs with a s35 Watch.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Your paper
and watch received. The watch keeps good
time. 1t is better than / expected IL runs
and keeps time with $50 watch. THANK
ing you for it. I remain, yours truly-W. A.
APPLEBY, Dover Plains, n. Y.
The National tribune., 1897-08-05
PART III.
: OF BFAUTTFUI THINGS.

GIIMPsEs OF BEAUTIFUL THINGS.
The Great Corridors with Their Decorated
Walls. Ceilings and Walls-Artists Put to
Their Capacity Produce Exquisite Results.
Some Allegorical Figures.
The National tribune., 1897-08-05
Easy for Everyons to Get IT.

PLYMOUTH, ARK. April so 1897.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Received
my watch in good order. l am very well
pleased With it. Don't understand why
anyone reading your offer should neglect to
get up the small club of three and thus ges
this watch.
Yours truly, FRANKLIN WRIGHT
Is Is Better Than Recommended.
CONWAY, ARK. May l. 1897
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: the watch
is rery satisfactory; much better than / ex-
pected. 1t is all, and mole, than you fecom-
mended it 10 be.
Yours, etc, S. P. BECK.
The National tribune., 1897-08-05

'HE CANNONEER s"
IS q wonderful book
3of nearly 400 pages,
such as very rarely
appears in literature.
Ut is one that appeals
directly to the popu-
: lar heart to all who
love and admire cour-
age, loyalty, and de-
i voted service. The
author was a volun-
teer. but early in his
service was transferred
TO one of the finest
batteries in the Regular
Army, and which did
some Of the very hardest
fighting i'll the War of
the Rebellion. From
IAntietam to Appo-
mattoX it was con-
stantly engaged, and
nearly always in the
very forefront Of battle.
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THE STORY OF THE BOOK.

HIS Is, UNDOUBTEDLY. THE MOST
thrilling book OF the great civil war The
enterprise described possesses ali the unity OF a
drama from the first plunge OF the actors into
the enemy country, through all their adyen-
tuIes and changing fortunes until the few
Survivors stood once more under the old flag
No single war story yiydly presents so many
OF the hidden. underground elements OF the
struggle against rebellion as this From be-
ginning to end the readers attention never
weaIics, and he rises from jhe perusal feeling
almost as if he had again lived through those
terrible days. The adventures traversed the
Coniederary in ali directions; some perished
as spies, all suffered terribly, and the wonder
Is that any escaped alive
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Address THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, D. C.