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A WONDERFUL
HISTORICAL CHART.
APictOrial History of the United
States at a Glance.

One Of the most remarkable achievements
in chart making and historical condensation
that we have ever seen IS now before us.
The chart Is mounted rs a wall map, and
il 2 feet 10 inches by D feet inches in ex-
tent. There are rollers at top and bottom
with tape at the sides 20 strengthen 1t. The
chart Is printed IN colors and contains more
things than can be enumerated here. 1t
shows, IN pictorial way, all the Presidents
and their Cabinets. from Washington TO Nc
Kinley in chronological order; the history Of
the Government by Congresses; a history OF
each Administration; comparative statement
of debts, revenues and expenditures; the
issues of all political parties at various
periods; the political complexion of every
Congress; the naval tonnage of all nations;
the standing armies of every nation; the
area and population of all the States and
Territories a brief history Of the Worlds
Columbian Exposition; chronological dis
coyeries, explorations, inventions, and inn
portant events, and the area and population
OF foreign countries rs compared with the
| United States.
But this is not all There are also maps
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Persia, Afghanistan, Alaska, and map of
the solar system.
10 GIOWu all Oh tuS Dbth Vi bsc CUdIJ Is
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In fact, this chart and map combined en-
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Strange New shrub that Cures Kidney aud
Bladder Diseases, Rheumatism. ete.-frse-
We have previously described the new boz
tanic discovery, Alkavis which proves spe-
clhe cure for diseases caused by Uric acid ia the
blood. or disorder OF the Kidneys or urinary
organs. 1t is now stated that Akavis - a
product OF the well-known KAva-Rava shrub,
and is specific cure for these diseases just a.
quinine is for malaria, Hon. L. e. Wood. Of
Lowell. Ind, writes that in four weeks Alkayis
cured him OF Kidney aud bladder disease Of ten
years standing, and Rev. Thomas VI. Owen. Of
West Pawlet, VI. gives similar testimony.
Many ladies also testify TO its wonderful cura-
tive powers in disorders peculiar 20 woman
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are the Church Kidney Cure Co.. OF us Fourth
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NATIONAL TRIBUNE who IS Sufferer from
any form OF Kidney or Bladder disorder.
Brght's Disease, Rheumatism. Dropsy, Gravel,
Pain in Back, Female Complaints. or other
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surely as if he turned pistol on his heart.
Such man dies by little degrees First
little indigestion and little neglect Then
loss of appetite. The bowels get clogged
and the blood receives poisons instead of
healthy nutri1nent Old, inert tissues in
flesh, muscle, nerve and brain are not re-
placed by new. The whole body gets stale
The very sleeping-roorn of man in this
condition is filled in the morning with UNI
wholesome odors as If it had been occupied
by decomposing corpse. 1t has been &C.
cupied by a man halfdead The poisoned
brain refuses to sleep and hates to work.
Then comes the resort to the hypodermic
injection of morphine and-speedy death.
All this may be prevented by the use of
Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. 1t
corrects all disorders of the digestion,
makes assimilation perfect, fills the blood
with the vital elements that make new It's
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drives out impurities and disease. Thou
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i fed 10 its wonderful merits.
6 It's an Insult 20 your intelligence for dealer
to attempt TO palm of upon you substitute for
this world-fained medicine. You knoz0 what you
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Shuu an such dishonest dealers.
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MONDAY, FEB. %.

In the Senate, Washington's farewell address:
read by Senator Daniel aud the Indian
appropriation bill was considered. By previ-
Gus agreement, vote was in order on the con-
mittee amendment directing the Secretary oil
the Interior to make temporary contracts with
nominatioHa schools when non-sectarian
schools cannot be provided.
The amendment was agreed to-ycas Al
nays 8. The negative vote was: Brown. Can
non Chandler, Gallinger, Lodge, PETER, Plat
and Thurston.
MIR. Galinger offered an amendment to the
school item as follows:
And it is hereby declared to be the settled
policy of tbel Government hereafter TO make
no appropriations whatever for education in
any sectarian school,"
Mr.. Cockrell Mo, d.. said this was unneces-
sary, it enacted a declaration of policy
already enacted last year.
Il would prefer to have it enacted over
again." answered Mr.. Gailnger.
The amendment was then agreed to withou
division.
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German steamer Lost.

The German tank steamer Diamant Capt.
Wischusen aud 81 men, was probably lost with
all hands $50 miles southeast of Halifax, Feb.
II, or else she has been drifting at the mercy
of the elements ever since. Capt. Forth, OF the
steamer Gallce, sighted the Diamant Feb. 10,
showing the distress signal, having lost her
propeller The steamer was taken in TOYS, but
the next day she broke away. This was re-
peated until the 18th, when she disappeared
altogether
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CRETAN AFFAIRS.
King George, of Greece, Insists on Occupy
ing the Island Despite the Protests of the

King George, OF Greece, Insists on OcCup v
ing the Island Despite the Protests of the
Powers.
King George has refused to be coerced. The
first acts of the war with Greece against Tur-
key called forth protests from the six great
powers-Great Britain, Germany. France,
Russia, Italy, and Austria. The reply made by
King George was one of virtual defiance En-.
peror William then invited the Powers to pro-
coed with the joint blockade of the Greek ports.
Great Britain refused, and was followed by
France and Italy. In all these countries pub
lie opinion is decidedly with Greece. and Lord
Salisbury's notification to the Powers that
England would not consent to any arrange.
ment which contemplated the return of Crete
to the rule of the Porte was largely influenced
by the agitation in Great Britain against the
Sultan. On the other hand, Emperor William
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Sec 4. That II shall hereafter be unlawful fol
any male alien who has not in good faith made h's
to become citizen of the United States to be en-
poyed on any public works of the United States
to come regularly or habitually into the United
States by land or water for the purpose OF engag-
ing in any mechanical trade or manual labor. for
wages or salary, returning from time to time To
q foreign country.
Sec. s. That il shall be unlawful for any person.
partnership. company, or corporation knowingly TO
employ any alien coming into the United States IN
violation of the next preceding section of this act
PT0c'ded, That the provision OF TINS act shai not
apply TO the employment of sailors, deck llands,
other employees of vessels. or railroad train
hands such conductors. engineers, brakemen,
firemen, Engagement, whose duties require
them to pass the frontier to reach the terminl
of their runs, TO boatmen guides on the lakes
and rivers on the northern border of the United
States.
violation of these sections is made a mis-.
demeanor, punishable by fine up to $500, or
Imprisonment up TO one year, or both.
A special provision exempts from the opera
ton of the law persons arriving from Cuba
during the continuance of the present disorder
there. The law is to take effect July next.
In the House. the Library provision in the
Legislative bill occupied much time.
The House adhered to its rule not to grant a
pension of more than $50 month to the widow
of an officer below the rank of General. The
question came up on q conference report. by
which the House was to recede from its amend
ment TO a bill increasing the pension OF Lucy
Alexander Payne, widow of Capt. J. Scott
Payne. to $50 per month. The House fixed
the amount at $50.
Mr.. Blue maintained that the House should
cling to its fixed rule. Mr.. W. A. Stone PA. }
warned his colleagues of the danger involved
ia the passage Of these special pension bills.
lie said if the practice continued all the
widows who are now drawing pensions would
demand special legislation i'm their behalf.
There were thousands OF cases us deserving as
this.
The House refused to agree to the conference
report, and the bill was sent TO further con-
ference.
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WALTHAM OR ELClN
MEMS SIZE.

A genuine Waltham or EIgin severn
jeweled movement: with compensation bal
ance; safety pinion; patent Breguet hair
spring, hardened and tempered in form;
white porcelain dial, with either Roman or
Arabic figures. We will furnish these
movements in any of the following cases,
including free delivery, at the prices named,
the purchaser being at liberty to select
either make of movement, since they are
equally reliable and the same in price.
No. 9, 14k solid gold 40 dwt case,
Hunting S33.25
No. 10, AK gold-filled 2O-year case,
Hunting I7.I5
No. IL, AK gold-flled 2O-year case,
open-face I6.I5
No. IL, 10k gold-flled 15-year case,
Hunting I4.75
No. IS, 1Ok gold-flled 15-year case,
open-face' Hoo
No. Is, solid silver, open-face or
Hunting /. $40
No. Is, niekel-silver, open-face J.25
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One of the most splendid of the letters re-
ceived by Gen Alger is from Gen. Jacob l..
Greene. now President of the Connecticut
Mutual Life Insurance Co., as follows:
My DEAR GENERAL / congratulate you most
heartily on your selection for the War portfolio in
the incoming Cabinet, not only for those incidents
of the position which most people first and re-
gard most highly but yet more for having II work
to do, which am sure will be very agreeable TO
you, and of exceeding great interest.
1t has set me TO thinking anew the old
times. and | seem TO see you again swinging the
old 9Th Mich. along the roads or into the enemy's
front: and can see you now as you bent forward
In the saddle as you took the last order ever gave
you and swept by Trevillian Station TO dose Mr..
Hampton in the rear
ALI. well we were young men then. and men
who are now as old rs were then, know OF those
days only as we know any ancent history. But
there can never cease to be a very tender spot in
the heart for the men we knew and trusted then,
and their welfare never to be of the
keenest and most brotherly interest. And, so, my
dear Aiger. say with all my heart as you 90 to
your duties. God bless you.
Sincerely yours, JACOB l.. GREENE.
Hartford, Conn, Feb. IL.
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OR ELCIN.
LADIES' SIZE.

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ieweled movement; with compensation
balance; safety pinion patent Breguet hair
spring, hardened and tempered in form;
white porcelain dial, with either Roman or
Arabic figures These movements, like all
others made by the Waltham and Elgin
Companies, will keep accurate time, and
will be furnished by US in any of the follow
ing cases, including free delivery, at the
prices named, the purchaser being at liberty
to select either make of movement.
No. II, 14k solid gold case, Hunt
ing. $Sl.OG
No. 19, 14k go,d-flled 20-year case,
Hunting 1910
No. 10. fOk sold-fl.ed J5-year case,
Hunting AsS.sO
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washington, D. G.
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GEN. ALGER AS A SOLDIER
, Splendid Testimonials as to His vaIor

SVHie SpieHutu Iesttfnbnta1S rs 10
The defamers of Gen. Russell A. Ayers war
record have brought him Unexpected indorse-
ments. One is from an ex- Con federate soldier
who bears a scar left by Ayers saber, and is as
follows:
Gen. RUSSELL A. ALGER, Detroit. Mich.
DEAR SIR; | see in the newspapers an attack
upon you from your own side which your enc
mics would not dare make.
was Southern soldier, and scout for the
noblest Roman side. Gen. Wade Hampton,
The hero of Trevillian Station, and a man who has
no superior among gentlemen. In the perform
ance of my duties scout it WAS my business to
know ns much about the enemy about my own
side-in fact more You may not remember the
incident. but you and crossed swords at Trevti,
nan. and If had not lodged my head il would
have been cut in two like an apple. Your blow
was caught on my right shoulder, aud have the
marx now ana VIII carry 1t to my grave. a
prisoner who was captured by your side told me
that it was Gen. Ager who wounded me.
Gen. Wade Hampton also pronounced these at
tacks upon you vicious and mean. This testi-
mony you may not value, coming from who
was bitter foe. but have stated the facts. With
| great respect, GEO. c. TANNER.
Washington, ID. c. Feb. l3.
Gen. Butler, who commanded a Confederate
regiment that met Ayers in battle, has written
as follows:
My DEAR SIR: am not in the habit of writing
letters OF congratuatiOn to intimate friends, GER
tainly not to those with whom | have "a casual ac-
quaintance. hope. therefore, you will not con-
to you on your recent deserved appointment iii
Mr.. Mckinley's Cabinet
am moved to do this the readily since
observe In the newspapers an attack your mill
tary record in late war. / only know of that
record rs established on opposing sides of the bi-
tieneld, and think can speak with some kuowl-
eige as we crossed swords on good many occa-
sions 1t Is no exaggeration to say that we felt the
force OF your blows at Halves Shop Treviliinn Sta
uon, and many other places ut the head of your
gallant Michganders. No with inferior
military record could have delivered such blows
and received such gave in return with so
much gaantry and composure.
You have made complete answer to your de-
famers but could not resist the impulse to add
the testimony of one who the opposite side
of the battlefield and in political faith.
Trusting you will accept this letter in the spirit
in which it is written of simple justice TO who
l believe has been maligned. and personal
tribute to one who has done his duty faithfully and
well in the line of allegiance to his convictions,
very truly yours NJ G. BUTLER.
Washington. ID. c., Feb IL.
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FULL JEWELED
WALTHAM OR ElCIN,
MEMS SIZE.

A genuine Waltham or Elgin full-jeweled
movement; contains Is jewels in settings,
compensation balance; safety pinion; mi
crometer regulator; patent Breguet hair
spring. hardened and tempered in form;
white porcelain dial, with either Roman or
Arabic figures, and all the latest improve
ments. We will furnish these movements
in any of the following cases. including free
delivery, at the prices named, the purchaser
being at liberty to choose either make of
movement, since they are equally reliable
and the same in price.
No. 1, AK solid gold 40 dwt. case,
Hunting S39.75
No. 2, AK gold-flled, 20-year case,
Hunting -. 1000
No. 3, ak gold-illsd 2O-year case.
open-face 1850
No. H. 10k gold-flled, 15-year case,
Hunting 1925
No. 5, 10k gold-filled, 15-year case,
open face 1900
No. 6, ak gold-filled, Hunting 1900
No. Z, solid silver, open-face or
Hunting -. f. 1850
No. 8, nickel-silver, open-faee or
Hunting &. . 300
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THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is the only
champion the soldiers hare among the great pa
pers Of the country. The best ray to help all
Ceterans as by getting ii more subscribers.
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FRIDAY. ZEE. 10.

In the Senate. adjournment was taken after
eight hours OF continuous Executive session on
the Arbitration Treaty. No result was accom-
plished beyond voting down the motion made
yesterdy by Senator Nelson to postpone further
consideration of the treaty until March 5.
Senator Sherman made repeater efforts dur
ing the day to secure a vote ratification or
to get the Senate TO fix day and hour when i,
would agree TO vote upon the treaty. He was
defeated in both purposes.
The vote on the motion to postpone was
taken at o'clock. and resulted-nays 80 ayes
20. After this vote there was no quorum, and
the time was spent in vain attempt to secure
one. sf
The greater part Of to-day's session was con.
sumed by Senators Teller and Daniel in oppo
siiion TO an immediate vote. Speeches favor.
able to the treaty and TO vote at this time
were made by Senators Frye, Lodge, and Lind.
say.
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In the House. the general deficiency bill was

In the House, the general deficiency bill was
taken up.
The items apprOpriating money for the pay
ment Of special attorney fees for defending the
interests OF the United States in the Court of
Claims were made the basis OF All attack by Mr.
Richardson Tenn, d. on the policy of the
Government paying the attorney fees. but de-
clining TO pay the judgment OF the Court when
they were against the United States. He urged
that the Appropriations Committee should have
brought in an appropriation to pay the findings
under the Bowman act amounting now to
about $900000).
This opened up the whole question as to the
Mass, r. to make a bitter assault upon the
legislative methods adopted to prevent the
consideration OF just claims.
Mr.. Sayers TEX, d. branded the rules of
the House a system of tyranny and de-
scribed how members who sought the Com
mite on Rules in the interest of bills were al
lowed TO cool their heels" while one member
Of that committee intmatcd that the member
was boring" him.
Mr.. MahoH PA, RI said he had made a
careful examination of all the claims paid since
the war, and they amounted to Sll 600 900.
With Sl0.000,000 more a comm ission could
wipe out every just claim. The House either
should pay the claims abolish the Court OF
Claims. There was no escape from the alter
native.
Mr.. Grosvenor (Ohio. r. defended the rules
of the House. The only tyranny here. he said
was the inertia Of the House ITSELF So far as
the payment Of the Governments just 0bliga.
tions was concerned, he felt as Mr.. Mahon did,
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IMPORTANT

Acting George E. Lemon and with the approval
of the selected 10
further proceed with his unfinished claim business.
The employing that receipt OF
(Which with full Instructions has been mailed to each
CLIENT will be able tou notice of recognition and status at
the death OF capt
do not swap horses while crossing the
stream. IA Lncon)
All delay their claims by continuing
claims with appointed but reliance
attorney must
filing the claim before
he nelgny that frequently involve much delay
percentage clients have already sent
properly attorney and their claims will be promptly proceeded
with This notice intended for those who having received from me power OF
attorney MOI return duly executed
Only such contracted for during the lifetime of Capt Lemon
notify they have appointed
another
Important These whose Claims Have Been Rejected the Ground Of
No Pensonabe Disability.
The careful which has characterized this House
will be all ntrusd
solicited relating claims before OF the
Departments the whether the matters inquired about
were Mr. Lemons hands or
The present be oppune vigorously all
of $780, which
rejected or the pensioners dropped or reduced
REMUSTER.
filing officers claims for and
both Houses Congress- and awaits the approval the
Executive.
Correspondence a O these claims solicited.
ALVA S. TABER, Attorney,
Lock 325 1929 New York Ave. n
WASHINGTON. ID.
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In the House. the General Deficiency bill
was passed.
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When a man
z cts to the
point where

4 the skin IN
4 order to get rest and
J sleep, the grave is not
/ far distant. The time 10
1 take care of health is
before II is utterly and
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on, utterly needless Of
health and too busy to
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necessary medicine, is
committing cu;c;de nc
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In the House, bills were passed to pension
the widow of Gen. Samuel A. Duncan at $50 /;
the widow of Gen. Charles A. Hickman at $50
Mrs. Helen A. Derussey, widow of Col. Derus-
sey. at $50 and Jane II. Yandeyer. the widow
OF Gen. Yandever, at $50.
Mr.. Wheeler Ala d. tried to get consider
alton OF bill to pension the widow of Gen.
Thomas A. Casey, late Chief of Engineers, at
So per month. but Mr.. Blue Kan, Il. moved
to adjourn. The motion was carried and the
House adjourned.
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Rally Romnd the Flag.

The thirty-first annual encamp-
ment of the G.. A. r. will be held Aug
ust 23rd, in the City of Buffalo.
President Mckinley, members of
the Cabinet and Diplomatic Corps,
the Governors of various states and
their stats, will be present, and an
enthusiastic reception will be given
the Veterans
Tickets at one fare for the round
trip will be sold by the Baltimore and
Ohio r. Il. from all stations on its
line east of the Ohio River for all
trains August 21st, 22d, 23d, valid for
return until August 31st.
For further information, call on or
address nearest B. & O. agent.