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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-12-22
PENSION POINTERS.
Inquiries Answered and Sug
gestions Made.

Ian communications for this column should
Dc accompanied by the true name and correct
address of the inquirer The reply. however
will be marked may be desired. No attention
VIII be given to anonymous inquiries. Ii no re-
ply is printed within three weeks. write again.
w. r., Mckeesport, PA rejected pen
sion claim may be reopened, notw tth-
standing that the claimant has since
secured pension on other disabilities OF
under another law Invalid pension un
der the general law commences from date
of firing application, unless the claim
were filed before July I, 1850, in which
case il would commence from date OF els
charge.
G. W. NJ, Louisville, Ky.-If the appeal
TO the Secretary OF the Interior in ycur
pension case is decided adversely, you
can still file additional testimony in the
Pension Bureau and can file a molten for
reconsideration with the Secret7ry.
E. H., Alphabetical, Fla.-No Land war
rants" were given for service in the war OF
the rebellion. Soldiers of that war, or
their widows or children, can obtain a
homestead on the public land only by
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-12-22

j. c., Toro, Lathe "75, GOO" call for
troops in 1851 was for three months
militif. These troops were not offered
and have not since been allowed any
bounty for their service. Three-years
volunteers under the first call, enlisted
before July p, 1851 are entitled To Sic0
bounty if honorably discharged, without
regard to the length of service or cause OF
discharge.
\. v, Buffalo, N Y.-If in a claim
undergoing special examination important
testimony IS overlooked or ignored through
the neglect or Indifference OF the Special
Examiner, il may be well 10 file the testi-
Diony IN affidavit form in the Pension
Bureau. Your attorney should be able to
acyi e you as TO this.
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Daughters of Veterans.

Mary A. keenan,, National Correspond
ent, Concord, II. H., writes: Much good
is being done by the Daughters of Vet
| Grams throughout the country. Reports
show that during the past year the Tents
have expended for relief, S93S.2O: esti-
mated value of relief other than money
$1,000; amount expended for flowers,
S3O0.14; amount turned over to GAR
Posts ,}S25S.32.
THE organization, though young, is in
a furnishing condition, and at present
being formed rapidly. One has recently
been instituted at Cincinnati, o., with
mem bership of 40, and during the past
year Department was formed in New
Hampshire
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The HATl0NAh MONUMENT.
The Ladies' Aid Society Takes Enthusi-
astically tn tie Project.

The Ladies' Aid Society T;.kes Euthusi-
asticaily To tie Project.
At the annual Convention of the Ladies
Aid Society the following were unani-
mously adopted:
National Headquarters Ladies' Aid
Society, Auxiliary to the Sons OF Vet
Grams, u. ;. A., Omaha, Neb., SEPT
IL 1893.
Whereas the National Reunion Monu-
ment Association, organized and chart
cred under the laws oi the United States
relating to the District OF Columbia for the
purpose OF erecting suitable monument
ia The Capital City OF the Nation To- the
private solcieTS, sailors and marine Of
the Union In the civil war ol 1876, has
perfected plan whereby that lauGabIe
object can he attained Now therefore he il
Resolved, That we, the Ia6ies' Aid Sc
cieties OF the Sons Of Veterans assem-
bled in 18th annual Convention, do most
heartily approve the object and plan ol
the National Reunion Monument hssoci-
alton of Washington, ID. e.. and solicit for
it the support OF all patriotic persons and
organizations, at the same time pledeing
our own cooperation in securing The sue
cess OF so worthy d cause. And be /!
further
Resolved, That duly attesied copy Of
this resolution lie prepared and forwarded
10 the National Monument Association
| through Brother Edw Il. Campbell, OF
Washington, ID. c.
Adopted by the 18th annual Encamp-
ment Of the Ladies' Aid Societies OF TIE
Sons Of Veterans, L. s. a., az Omaha,
! Neb., on the nth day OF September, 1905.
| (Signed) Elizateth II. r. Davis, Ma
| tional President.
Official: Mamie p. Dorsey, National
| Secretary. e
| LSeaLl
The Financial Secretary Of the National
| Reunion Monument Association 10 whom
all contributions should he sent is Gel.
| Marion I. Anderson, Washington, ID. c.
They will be acknowledged through The
| National Tribune.
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The Norwegian Author, Mr.. Lie,
An American Medicine.

writes in the Luren & Buskerud's Ans
tidende," published in Skien, Norway, a:
fnllnyys.
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HLL EX-UnIOH SOLDIERS

who made a homestead entry before
June %, 1874, Of less than 100 acres
are entitled to take additional land,
whether proof was made on the home
stead or it was abandoned, and this right
can be assigned. If the soldier is dead
his widow is entitled.
Soldiers who made homestead filings
while in the army through all agent are
entitled. j. Vance Lewis, of Takoma
Park, d. c., is paying s1.25 per acre
for these claims, and will give full In
formation on application.
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Dr. Peters Blood Vitalizer is medicine
which for over hundred years has been
famous as health giving remedy. | myself
have tried it, so that i can speak from ex-
perience. ] obtained few bottles from the
manufacturer, DR.. Peter Fahrney, and after
using it ! felt remarkably inyigorated aud
strengthened in body Ny digestion inn
proved; my appetite increased; in short. j
felt well and happy / only wish / could
always have it in my house.
| also obtained some OF the Oleum Lini-
ment for external use. Myself, as we'll as
Others, used it and found it splendid for
sprains bruises and pains in the limbs. | do
not think these excellent remedies are TO be
obtained in Norway. ] wish they were.
1t is of course, difficult and costly TO get
hold of the medicine, yet l would advise the
reader 10 make an effort. Write to DIR.
Peter Fahrney, 112-l14 So. Hoyne Ave-,
Chicago, ILL.,, U. S. A. If you are SO for
tunate as to get the medicine you will prize it
highly. The Vitalizer is worth its weight in
gold. j. LIE,
Veum P. O., Skien, Norway, Jan. 10, 1893
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Cubn Not to BE a Haiti.

The Louisville COurier-Journal has no
fears that Cuba will become another Haiti
1t finds from statistics that the proportion
OF negroes To whites has steadily de
creased since the slave trade was sup
pressed. In 1871 the coiored population
formed IS per cent. Of the whole. In 1861
il had fallen to AZ Fer cent, and 1887 to
only 30.5 per cent.
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Deaths in Quincy Home.

Adj't f. /. Higgins reports the following
deaths in the Quincy Soldiers and Sail
ors Home during November: NJ. p. b.
Norris, Co. ID, 114th H.; p. Mulguseny,
18TH H.; Jos. Straub, Coz G, 10th Ill. Cav. !;
j. III. Rice, Co. X, I'd Mo. Cav; T. j. Lin
COIN Co. b, 22d IlhSi Geo. Thayer, Co. E,
39th H.; Richard Barry, Co. A. 18th H.,
and Co. y, 144th H.; Z. Spearman, Co. l.
id U. S. c. III. A.; VIM. Flynn, Co. G, 63d
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SPANISH
w A F.

The test of Invalid Pension title under the general law
differs from that of the of $780, and s-physicaI
pairment for the work of sound able-bodied man at
ordinary manual labor due disability incurred in service
and line of duty The degree of impairment may be
comparatively slight and monthly of less than
IS may be had Inability support or do work of
any Sort professional mechanical or otherwise is not re-
CURED
Write us for law and table of rates of Invalid
Pension, general law FREE, and tell us what wounds.
injuries sickness you incurred in line of
duty, and the effects of which still apparent to you
Were you found sound" discharge? Or were you dis
charged with account of disability due to service?
Advice free of charge title in any case. Nc fee
unless successful, if we undertake the case
MILO B. STEVENS s CO., Att'ys,
B. nvae Ohio Battery
MAIN OFFICE: s17 14TH Street WASHINGTON ID. G.:
BRANCHES: a La
Arcade Cleveland: Whitney
firm
i
honesty"The /.
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a safe, simple home treatment that cured m @
after years ot suffering with uterine trouble S.
dlsp acemenIs. leucorrhea, exc, sent rec 10
ladies with full iustruc; ions how to use IT, d.
dress 3irs. L. Hudnut, South Bend, Ind.
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by Justice to
thee Haran hIarn
dHmb He in fomth
the Judicial Court of Massachusetts, wca position he held
H in
n appointed lrn Associate
ofthe United ttes IN
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22

The order of the Eastern Star will
give an entertainment In their hall
next Friday evening.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22
Bold Work of Thieves.

iBurglars entered the general mer-
chandise stores of Emory Jacobs and
IA. Wynn at Perth Friday night and
held UP j. Lepo, farm hand, bound
and gagged Tim, and threw him INFO
wheat Car aud locked the door.
They secured nearly $500 worth OF
goods from tie Two stores and made
their escape, going south on a L ok
Island hand Cur.
The two robbers and the man Lep0
went to Perth from Wellington Friday
night Oh tie belated Rock Islam
freight train. Lepo had been i,
Wellington attending to some fnan
cial matters. He got on the train at
the depot with the robbers. Lep
was looking for work. Wnen th
train arrived at Perth about mid
night the three men aliGhJed, the IVA
robbers going at once toward the
business part OF the city. LepO in
Quired around among the train crew
about hotel facilities. When lie ar
riv d up tow he found Jacobs store
lighted up and the front doors vide
open. The two men were behind the
counter pulling down goods and RAJ.
sacking the store. They had ente ed
the store from the rear and unlatrhe I
the front doors. LeDO supposed they
we're the preprietors and he walked in
and inquired the direction TO a hotel
His inquiries were unanswered at
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22
Hand Mashed.

Ferd WOlz, second miller at the
Hunter Mills, sou Of George WOLF,
head miller al the same place, had
the misfortune yesterday 10 get
his hand caught in a belt at The
mills, bruiSiDg his arm and hand Sc
verely, though not breaking any
bones. Mr. WOIz was working near
the belt, aud uncOnSciOusly got to
near, when the belt caught his band
anG drew it onto the pulley. H.
threw himself back, extricating him,
self before receiving any other In,
juries. A physician was called, whc
examined the bruised member, and
declared that there were no bones
broken.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22
Perth Robbery Suspects Arrested.

Albert Mcclure aud Charlie Still
well, DUtn vi Wellington, were az
rested MONDAY afternoon Un warrants
charging them with being the persons
VINO tOUUed the stUreS Of Emory ia
CO6S aud ii. A. VIM at PertA, Friday
night,
McGuire and SUilweIl both d ny
their guilt, and claim ~ be aOle 10
account for LhelI whereabouts from
8 O'Clock Friday evening up TO the
present. Time. Mcclure Is d printer,
ana worked at the Mail Office last
Week up to Friday evening al 6U'clOck,
He claims that lie went nome al chat
Time, ate his supper, and in company
with his wife went over to Stilwell's,
where they remained until about 9
Uc.Uck, when they returned home.
He says that he retired soon after re-
turning home aud that he cot up as
usual next morning and as he was nos
working that day, remained at home
most all day, putting up curJaln
poles, ana doing odd jnOs around the
house. He says he wa up town SAB
uIday several times. lie went to
work at the Mail Office again Monday,
and was working there when ar
rested.
Stilwell claims that he can account
for his Whereabouts during the time
the robbery is said to have taken
place. Both Of the young men seem
to think the arrest joke, and say
they will come out of the thing al
right.
The arrest was made upon the evil
dence of j. LepO, the young farm
uatd, who was held up at the time
If the robbery and locked in wheat
ear. He says he thinks Mcclure il
certainly one Of the men, but is moi
30 certain of Stilwell. Charlie Still
well is a son Of G. J. Stilvell, the rea
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22

first, when finally one Of the men
raised up ana Told hlm TO 20 across
the street. He turned ~ gOOuJ when
be Was commanded 10 stop. Turning
around, lie found revuiyer pointed
at him. The robbers bound and gag
ged him and searched aim for money,
but he mad taken the precautlun 10
slip his pUcketbOok down 10 lis
uuderclOtheS and they overlooked it
there. LepO was hell 10 captivity
while the roOberieS were being com
mitted. When Jacobs store had been
ranSached the meu blew out the light
and went to Wynn'S store, Unlocked
the front door and ranSacked il. They
put the stolen goods in sacks and
marched Lepn to the railroad tracks,
where the seal was broken on a wheat
car and he was told To climb in. The
door was locked on him and he was
made prisoner.
The robbers secured a Rock Island
hand car and with the two sacks of
stolen goods went south. They trans
ferred at the Frisco crossing near
east Caldwell and went toward Ar
kansas City. The officers are making
every effort to capture them.
During the night LepO managed to
get the gag out OF his mouth and next
morning attracted the attention OF
the agent bv kicking against the car
door, and was released.
Jacobs estimates his loss at about
800. Wynn's loss is not so heavy.
Jacobs and Lepn were in Wellington
Saturday, consulting officers. LepC
can identify the robbers If they are
caught. One is about 10 wears Of age
and the other about y. They are
believed TO be from Arkansas City
The robbery was undoubtedly care
fully planned beforehand.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22

have been permanently cured of catarrh
by DIR. Hartman's successful remedy
Pe-ru-na. Here is Mr.. ingalls, letter:
DR.. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, O.
DEAR SIR" Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin
have cured me of one of the worst cases
of catarrh any one ever had. My case
was so severe that | was compelled to
discontinue my business, that of con-
ductor on a railroad; but | am now
entirely we'll"
Ordinary treatment of catarrh is for
local relief. Cures are not expected.
DR.. Hartman's method eradicates ca
tarrh absolutely. Get his latest book
and learn how to combat this insidious
disease. The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co.,
Columbus, o., will mail DIR. Hartman S
books free on application.
Il. A. Scott, Burt, Tenn, writes:
81 feel very thankful to my Maker
and your great medicine that l am
cured l would not be without Pc
ru-na in the house"
Pe-ru-na has been curing catarrh for
forty years. 1t plucks out the roots
Oh catarrh and builds people up. All
druggists sell it.
Ask any druggist for free Peru ia
Almanac for the year 1899.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22
cupid's

cheerful wife they will be more and more
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A woman makes grave mistake who
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the duties Of wifehood and motherhood.
If every young woman who knows of or
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For q stamps heavier cloth covered copy
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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22
American Through and Through"
Continental Fire InsuIaRceCo
OF NEW YORK.

''Contnental' Building, 46 Cedar ST., New
York.
Western D,Ta-tment. us Rialto Building,
Chicago. Ill.
The Odd continental" undergoes an exam
nation by The Kansas Insurance Department
and makes q splendid showing. Read the
following extract from the report To Hon.
Webb McNall. Superintendent Of Insurance.:
THE cash. the rel est tie. stocks and
bonds, anc other Investments. were carefully
examined and found correct. a. be exception
ally fine investments. the market quot ations
&c the date OF examination being much higher
than prices listed IN the statement. The le-
insurance reserve. lrsses unpaid. and other
Liabilities, were carefully inv siigaicd and
found correct; and the manner OF adjusting
loss by his co pHny WA found b. be th0Y-
ough and complete. 1t seeming 10 be The pol
icy OF the management TO settle such claims
in a just. equitablr rnl satis;act ~ manner
and TO avoid litigation with claimants when
ossiblc. The company was found 10 be in a
sound financial condition. and doing a safe
conservative business. showing thorough
'onomicHl bushes, enlargement"
The Continental Is especially "a Kansas
company In the early days il insured the
pioneers; now. with aTe. experience and over
eight millions Of assets Il Is still In Kansas
protecting heir sons against loss by fire.
lightning, tornadoes aud cyclones.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22
Try Grain-0! Try Grain.0!

ASK your grocer to-day TO show you
a package of Grain-O, the new food
drink thai takes the place Of coffee
The children may drink it without
injury as well as the adult. All who
try it, like it. Grain-O has that rich
seal brown Of Mocha or Java, but it
is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomach receives it
without distress. the price of
coffee. Is cents and Is cents per
package. Sold by all grocers.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22
An Important Difference.

To make it apparent to thousands,
who think themselves i'll, that they
are not afflicted with any disease,
but that the system simply needs
cleansing, is to bring comfort hume to
their hearts as coative condition is
easily cured by using Syrup of Figs.
Manufactured by the California FIG
Syrup Co. only, and sold by all
druggists.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22

In 1887 Mr.. Thomas Mcintosh of
Allentown, Tenn, had an attack of
dysentery which became chronic. 81
was treated by the best physicians 10
East Tennessee without a cure" he
says: "Finally tried Cbamberlain'S
Collie, Ono era and DiarrhOea Remedy
After using about twelve bottles |
was cured sound and we'll" For sale
by all druggists.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22
Hsyes' Family 0uarantiued.

The faulty OF Ed Hayes was quar-
antlOed SUNDAY Oh account If
membranous Group, which appeared
10 his family aud Caused the death
Saturday OF his S-year.Old son, Ed.
ridge There was question whether
quarantine should be placed upon q
family Tor membranOus Group, and
HEALTH Officer Martin, in order TO be
certain Of his authority in the matter,
telegraphed Saturday TO State Health
Officer H.Z Gill Of Topeka, whether or
not he should quarantine against that
disease. DR.. Gill replied Sunday
by letter, saying to Quarantine by all
means, and citing the law in regard
10 diphtheria, membranous Group, and
al! affections of the throat that are
supposed to be contagious. The law
in the matter is as follows, and it
would be we'll for everyone to read it
thoroughly, as any OF the complaints
mentioned must be reported to the
county health officer:
"Diphtheritic Group, crOupOus diph-
liberia, membranuus Group, Group,
putrid fever, diphtheritic sore throat,
and slOughing sore throat, occurring
ir communities where diphtheria is
prevalent, should be Included among
the diseases dangerous tn public
health, and su ject to the same pre-.
cautions as diphtheria. In like man
ner, patients suffering from or exposed
TO scarlatina or scarlet rash, or vaTiO-
lOid, should be required to undergo
the precautions prescribed for scarlet
fever and smallpox, respectively"
As soCn as DR.. Martin received the
reply from Health Officer Gill, lie
went to the Hayes home and quarau.
tined the family.
The funeral Of the Hayes child was
held from the family residence Sun.
day afternoon. and was very pri-
vate, no one being allowed in the
house except the pail bearers, who
went in, got the rasket and placed il
in the hparse The funeral services
were conducted AZ the grave nv Rev.
Van, nastor of the Episcopal church,
A large number Of friends Of the fam.
| ily followed the remains to the GENE.
| tprV,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22

Take Laxative BromO Qulnine
Tablets. All druggists refund money
il it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine
has L. B. @. on each tablet. Is
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22

estate man. 1t is hoped the young
men will prove their innocence be-
yOnd doubt, and that the right par
ties viii soon be caught.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22

For external piles, cuts, burns and
bruises, old sorss, eczema, aud all
skin diseases, Beggs' German Salve
stands today without peer. 1t is an
old reliable remedy, and If used freely,
wounds will heal without scar. Be
careful TO get "Begg," AID be sure Of
9 speedy cure. For sale by H. f.
Smith. tt
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-11-22
GA . II . r Ia.
Bear. the wv Kind You Have Always Bought
'i', 4 Iz1z0zNw
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

u. Daniels was over from Oxford
Thursday.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-06-04
KONA LANDS.

~ acres in Holualoa. IL acres in coffee
to 3 years old. Laborers house,
water tank, ETC., on same.
acres on new Government road. All
planted in coffee from to years
old. Laborers house. Situated in
Kapalaalaea, North Kona.
80 acres "a portion cultivated. story
frame dwelling.
5000 acres fee simple. 1000 acres the
best Of coffee lands. 80 acres under
cultivation. laborers houses and
store house at landing.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-06-04
Monuments and HeadStOneS

The undersigned is prepared to do
CEMETERY WORK OF ALL KINDS,
and supply MONUMENTS and HEAD
STONES OF which he has great va
riety Of the Latest and Most Artistic
Designs, and will also supply Stone Cop
ing separately for surrounding ceme-
terry lots.
BsS" Estimates given in Marble, Gra-
mite, Hawaiian Stone, etc.
900 II FRED. HARRISON.