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The National tribune., 1903-11-05
TIE GOVERNMENT PAupER.

Dedicated to the Kicker on Pensions
It's glory and fame that follow
A fighting soldiers name
But you can't fill up on glory,
And you can't exist on fame;
And, l may be peculiar.
But I've said it oft before,
That the man who risks his life for US
Should have dern sight more
Than thirteen dollars 4 month.
And mebbe you don't remember,
And memory fails to suit,
How. when the draft was on, you went
And furnished substitute!
You, home, a-makin' money,
And safe from bullets and swords
He at the front with an offer,
The best that life Affords
At thirteen dollars a month.
You call him a Government pauper
With growls and grumbies and frets,
And kick away like an old bay steer
At the pension that he gets;
Right here l want to tell YOU
And keep it under your hat
You ought to get six months i'll jail,
And twice year at that:
Without thirteen dollars Il month.
And you ought to live on hardtack,
And get an elegant fill
OF the water the poor old fellow drank
Down at AndersOnyille.
And, mebbe, when your year was up,
The lesson you We're taught
Might show you why we pension those
Old veterans who fought
For thirteen dollars n month.
HARRY S. CHESTER, E!khart, Ind.
The National tribune., 1903-11-05
Where He Crossed the Equator.
(SuccesS.)


As one of the very few occasions when
the wit of Rufus Choate was foiled, an
incident is recalled when that brilliant
lawyer was examining one Dick Barton
Chief Mate of the ship Challenge.
Choate had cross examined him for over
an hour, hurling questions with the speed
of a rapid-ire gun.
"Was there moon that night!'
"Yes, sir"
Ibid you see it,"
mo, sir"
.Then how did you know there was a
moon?"
"The Nautical Almanac said so. and
I'll believe that sooner than any lawyer
in the world"
"Be civil, sir. And now tell me in what
latitude and longitude you crossed the
equator"
"Ah, you are joking"
mo, sir, I'm in earnest and l desire an
answer"
"Thats more than I can give"
"Indeed You a Chief Mate and unable
to answer so simple question:
"Yes the simplest question l ever was
asked. thought even fool Of lawyer
knew there's no latitude ut the equator.
The National tribune., 1903-11-05
A Boer Swindler.

From The Hague, Holland, comes a gen.
eral alarm against swindler who has
been collecting money through Europe rs
a wounded officer of the Beers, and it is
now thought he has come to America.
His name is Gunsch. He wears a very
fancy uniform, gives his photographs
freely, and claims to have been a General
of Artillery in the Transvaal, brother
in-law of Gen. DeWet, ETC., etc, having
been wounded several times. One of his
tricks is to give public lectures for the
benefit of the prisoners of war and Or
phans. He is not Boer, and was prob
ably never In South Africa. He is Al
years old, fair-haired, rather small, wears
spectacles. speaks German, but incorrect
Dutch and English ..~,.~,. ~.s~,.s.
The National tribune., 1903-11-05
WASHINGTON o. THURSDAY

bring something for him to eat. His bow
and lance stood against the wall near
him. Servants appeared, placing before
him some dry bread and n gourd Of water.
Incensed at this treatment, he called for
his wife. She reluctantly stepped out Of
the door and faced him. Upon his request
to be served with bette food he received
from her the sulen answer: Poor food to
a poor huntsman." At this moment Lotu-
maia, who had appeared from another di-
rection, stepped forth and set before her
lord and lover n savory stew Of lamb s
meat. He addressed her. beginning:
Sweet one, how much kinder is your
heart than that Of my
FURIOUS JEALOUSY.
"He had not time tc say more. Like
fury sent by the evil spirit himself the
jealous wife had seized the Chiefs lance
and buried it deep into the heart of the
Comanche maiden. who fell dead, reach
ing her little hand towards Takahuitl,
who threw himself upon her expiring form
and pulled out the murderous spear.
THE NATION WRECKED.
"At the same instant tremendous
roar shook the air as if thousand whirl-
winds had centered upon the top of the
hill; the mountain began to heave hither
The National tribune., 1903-11-05
The Stephenson Monument.

Commander-in-C Black has reap
pointed the Committee on Stephenson
Memorial, which consisted of Comrades
C. A Partridge. of Illinois; James Tan,
ner. of New York: Louis Wagner. OF
Philadelphia. Pa: Thomas S. Hopkins
and John McElroy. of Washington. d. c.
The Committee held meeting Thursday,
Oct. II. and the report of the Treasurer
showed that up to date about $1,000 have
been received. Secretary John McElroy
was instructed to publish the contributions
received up to date. and such as should
come in the future, in The National Trib-
unn
The National tribune., 1903-11-05
c. D. PENNEBAKE0. JOHN PAUL JONES
PENNEBAKER & JONES,
Attorneys and Counselors,
1oo1 q crpCrr nacuTNrrnN n .,
JOHN PAUL JONES.
1881 F STREET,
WASHINGTON, D. C

Special attention to adjustment Of accounts OF civil
war Volunteer Officers.
We think very rev officers were properly paid
Widows teven If remarried), other heirs. ent
tied. Write for details.
We are especially anxious TO communicate with IT,
or their heirs who N were not paid for recruiting
services for services rendered prior to muster in
(o) who were denied bounty by reason Of promotion:
49, who dismissed from the service "a who
denied travel pay by of resignation for
reasons convenience; (5l who Were not mustered
and paid because command was below minimum nnm-
ber and ~ who lost U. pay by reason OF state pay
&Se6 .,.sN,.s W. ~-s
The National tribune., 1903-11-05
A Delightful Reunion on the Train

Comrade A. D. Frankenberry, Point
Marion. Pa. writes of most enjoyable
Reunion held on the train on the return
from the National Encampment at San
Francisco. Comrades were there from
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania. Illinois,
Iowa, Kansas, and Washington. d. c.,
and as they were passing through Okla
hOma. some one began singing Marching
Through Georgia." which was received
with loud applause. This was followed
by other songs and speeches, and when the
train stopped number of ladies came
to the center of the Pullman and. led by
Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball, sang the cid
time patriotic songs with fine voices and
great fervor.
The National tribune., 1903-11-05

below have prizes In counting contests held
hly this year. Hundreds Of others have similar
OF them The names and aidresses given herewith
s,Ing. They proof that pay prizes promptly
eiafive, friend or acquaintance appears therein.
49, i2 Mass. Ave; Geo l. Hoppes Columbus, o. 10
L Frambus Ave. J. W. waisworth, z. Chatham, n
Y.;c H. John, CeriIlos, n II. Minnie Stride, Mar
cns Iowa; Mr.. Earl Van Buskirk, 1916 Jefferson Sc,
Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs.. Nike Lehnen, Dresden, N.
II; c. Samson, Greenvlew, III Boz go; Mrs. VIII
Lsmke, Nerrilf, Iowa: Ada Lynch, sau,t Sc Marie
Mich Mrs. A. T. whitker. 90 Story ST., Boone, Ia
Mrs L Weyerss, T.acey, Iowa; A 2. Hartiow, Upper
Alton, H., r. r. d. 1; s. A. Powell, Cairo, W. Va;
Mrs.. Ida ~ Bour, 1ifu, o., IS Jackson S. Mrs.. J.
II. Miner, Newton, No; Mrs. Lylah Gust '-son,
Calender, Iowa; John Nelson, Louiston, Nina. Box
q Mrs A. Porter Golden Eagle, H. - b. Rupp syra-
euse, Kan; Daniel NJ Cox. Noulton, Iowa; Francis
Wiley, Seola Iowr; Mrs. p seuitie, Des MoiBes Ia,
$50 Center ST; s. Nelson. 4res. o. T.; Fl. J. Van A.
E,in, Deadwood, S. D., Boz s9s; ALERT Gleason, Cas-
:leton H.; g. l. Morris, New Providence, Iowa; p.
A. Korell, Key, o.; T. A Grey, Sewelsyiile o. Wal
ter J.. Lawrence, Battle Greek, Mich. Mamie Caell-
zen, Bay City, Wis; Z. J. Cameron, Terry, Mont;
Mr.. Mamie Stephenson, Tazewell, Va; Harvey
kuhl, Pennington, N. J.; Geo. BiouSh, Centre Bel
Pre-, o.; l. O. Trbble, Jefferson, Tex. Henry Bfdie-
man. Yale, Mich. Mrs C. F. Thorpe, Albert Ci:y, Ia;
Alice II. Murphy, Manchester, y. H., is3 Winter ST.;
7. 4. Leighton, Lawton, n. D.; c. l. Bright, Jesup
Icwa Mrs. Z N. Clark, Angola, N. Y; Bert Evans,
Norris Hf, Ind, l. Fshbacs, Greeley, Colo: Jennie
C. Myer, Saugerties, N Y; A u. Core, Barnes City,
Iowa. J. g. Borrow. Red Level Ala Marie L. Wlss-
lers 2oo9 Linn ST. Atlantic, Iowa. and many others.
- Dill, hL,S NynTNL,G IOWA
The National tribune., 1903-11-05

yKv NJ ~ IL All Tue pcEtuus Wuo.e nannes U.
MIN HE00 by the Peoples Popular Mon
prizes but lack Of space prevents our publishing
are all genuine as you easily prove by inresi!i
and IN full. Read the list, perhaps the name Of
5000 Ca.h-w. Moiat, iss North Bay ST., Ham,
flton, Ontario, CInsla-
$500 Cash-I.- J. Wilson, Gorham, Kansas
$50 90 Cash-Mrs. Cleo Anderson, Boz -, SUM-
mityilIe, Tenn.
SIo.so Cash-yrs. o. A. Young, Easle Grove, Ia.
- 90 Cash EAsh-quilla Fontans, n T. Cor 18th
and Pine Sts., ST. Louis, Mo-; Marguerite c. Ben
son, Columbus, Kansas; Mrs. John vogt, 5th and
Brown sts, Dayton, o.; Mrs. D. F. Price, CAN'T,
Col; Dr. J. T. Bennett, Burlington Retreat, Bur-
insion, Ia Felix Begley, Montevallo, Mo; Mary
T. Rouse, care Of Donaldson L;h. Co, Newport,
KY; Benz. Hoy;, Darien, Conn., John Hynd, q
Sears S., Dayton, o.; 4 L. Peterson, r. r. Hoi-
dr..dge, Neb.; Mayme Cato, Main Floyd sts.,
Louisville, KY; Leo H. Niehans, i35 wes: Frank
lin ST., Dayton, o.; Olive b. Scott, Ross, o. lnez
Oitins, si3 z. 4th ST., Newport, Ky. Albert
Schwarz, SIT Popular ST., Cincinnati, o.
g. 90 Cash Each-OrTis Eshlenisn, Atlanta, Ind. !;
J. 8 Biliups, l5i Bridge ST., Chilleothe, o: Misc
Hazel Foliz, Spencer, Seb. Sam Molberg. Rutland,
" D.; Miss Ellen Reasons Bronghton, IL. Henry
Bower, Harieysville, Pa; MIS- Maymr Cato, Main
4 Floyd Sis, Louisville, KY: G. NJ. g. Lane, Sem
ecAville, O.: Al. Hamilton, Redwood, o. Jno. A.
MehrinE, Ridyevilie Corners, o.
81 90 or more Cash Each-Lucy Slough, Parral,
O.; Mrs. A. c. spiker, Bloomfield, No.. hiss Mary
Lochville, Denison, Iowa, X. F. u. Il: Mrs. VIM.
pittmer, Milo, Iowa, r. r. D. 2; NJ +. Finegan,
Shelby, ,Neb. Mrs. Retta Gltner iadianapolis Ind
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teners and producers Of milk, so he buys
the dainty by the. ton to feed to his pet
Herefords. The other day IL of his prize
cattle got at the ginger snap supply and
ate a quarter of ton of cakes. The next
day they all died. Indigestion was the
dia aunosiS of the case
The National tribune., 1903-11-05

an convinced that you conduct your contests In
an absolutely fair manner. Yours respectfully,
Otto C. W. Briese, Holstein, Iowa
Columbia, No., June is.
Gentiemen;-Your check for Siss received this
morning in payment Of the prize won BY me in
your Dollar Mark Contest. THANK you kindly for
your Kindness, and you may use my name IN Q
testimonial was laughed al for conn,inE z IN tho
contest but this morning hare shown Iny check
to several and they sre congratuiatine me upon
my good fortune. am, yours respectfully,
John W. Carlisle, Columbia, 80.
Gorian, Kansas, June -.
6entlemen:-Your letter received containing
your check for e., the fourth prize In your Dollar
Marx Contest. ! am greatly surprised and pleas
cd. wIshins you and the Peoples Popular Month
iy every possible success, am, yours respectfully,
r J. Wilson.
The National tribune., 1903-11-05
JOHN w. CARLISLE
Columbia, Mo.
WON $3.50 IN CASH

Burlington, Iowa, June 1e.
Gentiemsn:-f beg to acknowledge the receipt
Of yoar check for s. prize swarded 10 me In
yo..r recent Dollar Marx Contest. ! am pleased
with the check bnt more pleased with your prompt
and honorable action in the matter. You are tho
FIRST firm on my list that has shown q disposition
TO be fair and square with your patrons Fair deal
Ing 10 the shortest and mort pleasant road to sue
cess, and am glad that the Peoples Popular
Monthly has chosen such . road. May You fare
well and prosper Is tho wish Of your satisfied
patron, Or. J. y. Bennett.
Gentiemen;-Tourf favor Of the 2sth Of February
just to hand with the cheek for 500 and the good
news that the piano has teen shipped. Please ac-
cept my thanks for both. Wishing you all success,
remain, Mrs. L. G. Robinson, 4,h and Park Ave,
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n
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Peoples 9pnlau Monthly and can that they will lust
judges this contest and We will gladly that capacity
+. Moines ". NJ. A
HOH GVnr6i6
five all nn addresses
TfE PEOPLES
described
places and Of
household 1t Is the aecent the kind published soc all
send your as once for this home Iaan Send
closes December G 1903 at the earlier the better
Peoples Popular Monthly 95 Manhattan Bdg Des Mones
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Too Rich for Their Blood.

TOO hlCu lUr Tuelr bI00u.
Over i'll Baltimore there is n wealthy
man who owns very fine cattle, and he has
theory that giugersnaps are great fat
The National tribune., 1903-11-05

PURSUIT OF THE CoMANCHEs.
Loud and long sounded the calls from
the dirk on the green mountain; fast and
far flew the runners to summon the BRAY
est and f1eetest warriors of the nation.
An expedition was quickly organized con-
sisting of great numbers of the best war.
riors, as Takahuitl intended to penetrate
into the very heart of the Comanchc
country, to recapture the prisoners and to
retaliate in full for all the indignties and
depredatiOns our people had suffered for
The National tribune., 1903-11-05
Z!z1agRy8|l4SeAIZHZY :! e 1agy| q; in
&a1;5W< f. 'z:1fzz0n0
By JOHN A. SPRING.

Takahuitl with the sad news, the Mon
tezuma was overcome by a great fury
and swore by the Great Sungod that he
would have revenge.
The National tribune., 1903-11-05

Chirarn, III, June 20.
Gentiemen;-I am Just In rec-ip, Of your letter
Informing me that have won one Of THE pianos in
your Dollar Marx Contest. OF course i feel grati-
fed to receive such good news and can hardly
thank YOU eaongh for It. can cheerfuiy recon-
mend your company a. honest and upright In every
sense Of the word. have entered many contests
with the hope that might some day be rewarded
and feel that have been dnubly repaid for -aii-
ing. Respectfully yours, Anna Belle Gall.ar, 7ss
Lsrrabee St, Chicago, Ill
Hoist.in, Iowa, June %.
Gentiemen;-1 am elaied since received
your letter informing me that have won one Of
the pianos offered In your recent contest, that do
not know how to express my thanks for your fair-
ness. did not expei g. vin anything, always
believing that friend Z. ne biz prizes but now
The National tribune., 1903-11-05
1000 FREE
z Pianos and $500 in Cash
GIVEN AWAY
WHO COUNT RIGHT
If You Count Right You Win
PRIZES FOR ALL
There are No Blanks


dsna o
opportunity
rn1er prze
awarded
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JUST RETRIBUTIoN.

well" said /, where does the toloache
come in-the Jimson weed, you know?'
."Ah, of course" he answered. "This
plant contains a narcotic poison, which
seems to increase ip strength the further
south the plant grows. The seed capsule
is the seat Of Its strength. 1t happens
quite often In Mexico that woman, first
seduced and then abandoned by her lover,
boils a few Of these seed capsules and
gives the liquid thus obtained to her faith
less sKaia y agipk gf course, without bis
The National tribune., 1903-11-05

SPECIAL. PRIZES-To the person
winning first prize. 500 extra will be given
II he or she has three counts entered, and
~ extra Will be given to winner Of second
prize II he or she has three counts entered
1t is, therefore. much better to send three
counts rs only by sending three counts can
you compete for the special plies, and
then with three counts entered you arc
much more likely to hit upon the right
number. This In really much the safest
way TO enter tSe contest for II you do get
some prize.
EXTRA PRIZES-The extra cash
prizes amounting to $50 viii ba divided
equally among any who may enter correct
counts besides the winners of the regular
prizes In case there are no correct counts
entered other than those which win the
regular prizes, this sSeD will be divided into
prizes Of IS each among the 100 persons
who come nearest to getting the number
The National tribune., 1903-11-05

Columbus, o., March 2, 1903.
Dear Sir,-I was very much dell GIFTED this morn
ing At receiving your handsome check for $50 and
letter notifying ss secondprize winner your
late Ring Counting Contest. I wish to express my
hearty thanks and to acknowledge your prompt
ness In sending the prize. Wishing you and your
paper every success, I remain, sincerely yours,
Fred ". Hscht, Capital University, Columbus, o.
Dayton, o., March 3, 1909.
Gentlemen:-I was more than surprised to re-
eeive your cheek for SO, winning third prize In
the Roosevelt Ring Contest, and thank you ever
much. You can say for me that the reading in
your monthly IL very fne anc Just to my liking.
with many thanks, remain, yours truly, Z. Tafel
We have many other such letters as the above,
which should prove to you that We are honest and
pay all prizes promptly and in full.
NOTICE: Address all letters t,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-02
THE LODGING HOUSE TAX.

Editor Press: Through your let
tiers to the editor I would like to en-
dorse the actions taken by the city
council in regard to the levying of
taxes on the lodging houses, more
especially the poorer class of houses
where the common herd are allowed
to abide, OF course. the larger and
finer hotels that are for the accom-
mediation of the weather. people
should be more lightly dealt with, as
it would hardly be policy for the city
fathers to offend in any way the
gentlemen who frequent these hotels
But who of us of the more cultured
and refined are not more or less an
noyed by the numerous poor class
houses that can be seen on nearly
every street of our city. These places
are generally kept by some poor
widow or self-supporting creature
who ekes out her scanty living there
/ by. These persons never had a serv-
! ant in their lives and perform all
/ kinds of the meanest drudgery with
/ their own coarse. red hands. These
houses are filled with the most COM
mon sort of wage getters. BY all
means | advise the tax, and all they
will stand at that. We want to make
Spokane a city of palaces as beauti-
full as "the city set on seven hills"
How can we do this when the ma
jOrity of our population are of the
poor and common herd? Tax the poor
widow who keeps a cheap lodging
, house. NJ. G.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-02
The Portion, of Labor.
The act was theft.
The motive was divine.

reported through
family income
the OF in expenditure.
hlarity Is it at all remarkable
t live?
the coun-
little than
o
hilarious
big hundred millions
aaed receiving
year looks at
the $685.
no savings a
is a
than that his private
divide 10000
safeguard against future want
And accumulatiVe petty
of made through rictest self dn
an II 100000
render possible and profitable the vas
financial and industrial
precious little that Labor
can hod on to call
of than $1,000
a $S2719 The yearly
pendture among the samecI is to be s76S5i
hilarious Compared with the divi
ought to make every American
cleekf flush
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-02

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-Anothfr di-
vorce in theatrical circles is anpounc-
ed. Mrs. Mary White Hall, beautiful
young actress who is playing withsE. II
Sothein in The Proud Prince" is
seeking separation from her husband,
Smith B. Hall, well known western
newspaper man. Mrs. Hall is daugh-
ter of Judge White of Kansas City and
has been on the stage several years.
She is beautiful woman and has
shown considerable ability az Nh ac-
tress. Hall is at present employed on "a
Minneapolis newspaper. He is well
known in newspaper circles in Kansas
City, Chicago, st. Louis, MINNEAPOLIS
and st. Paul, in all of which cities he
has held important positions. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hall were married several. years
ago. II is rumored that the divorce
will be followed by another marriage
and that Mrs. Hall, as soon as she is
free, will become the wife of a prom
inent Cincinnati man, who is reputed
to be very wealthy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-02

Food Eaten Is worthless Unless Di-
Gested-Some Stomachs Must
Have H0lu

Food taken into the stomach which.
| from the nature of the food or the
condition of the stomach, is not di
gested is worse than no food at all.
This is true statement as far as it
go only this far with their reasoning.
They argue with themselves that be-
cause their stomachs do not do the
work given them. they must be given
less work: in other words they must
be starved. 1t would be just as sensi
Bile for IA business man who is unable
to do all his own work to cut down
his business to his own capacity as 1t
is for a man to starve himself to re-
lieve his stomach. The sensible bust
ness man employs help and goes for
ward with his business. Likewise the
sensible dyspeptic will employ help
for his stomach and give his body
proper nourishment.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets actually
do the work assigned to them. They
relieve weak and overwhelmed stom-
achs of a great portion of digestive
action. Their component parts are
identical with those of the digestive
fluids and secretions of the stomach
and they simply take up the grind
and carry on the work just the same
as a good. strong, healthy stomach
would do It,
On this account Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets are perfectly natural in their
action and effects. They did not cause
any. unnatural or violent disturbance
in the stomach or bowels. They them
selves digest the food and supply the
system with all the nourishment con-
tanned In what is eaten and carry out
Natures plans for the sustenance and
maintenance of the body.
How much more sensible Is this
method than that employed by many
sufferers from weak stomachs. BY
this means body and brain get ali
the good, nutritious food they need
and the man is properly nourished
and equipped to carry on his work
and perform his duties He could not
possibly be in proper working condi-
ton by starving himself or employing
some new tangled insufficient food
that does not contain enough nutri-
mint LOT H-yeuT-Olu DdDy, StToHB
man doing strong work must be prop
erly fed and this applies to the brain
as well as the body.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets, by re-
lieving the stomach of its work. en-
ables 1t to recuperate and regain its
normal health and strength. Nature
repairs tho worn and wasted tissues
just a2 s''r heals and knits the bone
Of "A h, l''nb. which IL, of course,
not "<'4 FL. ~ the prqcess of repair.
Stuart r-epepsia Tablets are for
sale by an druggists at so cents a
box and they are the one article that
the druggist does not try to sell
something in tn? place of that's Just
as good" Their unqualified merit and
success and the universal demand for
them has placed them within tho
reach of everyone.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-12-02


TOXIC, Japan, Dec. 2.-The war
talk which has been floating over Japan
for some time arouses considerable in
terest in the lighting force of the island
empire. For so small country the
fighting force of japan is very large.
The army includes $4,000 officers and
coo men. 1t is based on conscrip-
ton and every male between the ages
of Il and 40 may be called on for SER
vice.
The navy consists of six battleships.
six armored cruisers, IA cruisers, 4
torpedo gunboats, 20 destroyers, ~
torpedo boats. In addition to these
ships, which are now in commission,
there are number of all classes being
built. These ships are manned by
nearly 10000 officers and men.