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The National tribune., 1886-05-27
WISCONSIN,
A RascaIIy Postmaster.

To THE EDITOR: Some time ago heard that
q number Of sample copies Of your excellent
paper came TO the post-ofice at this place, and
i went 20 the post-ofiice TO inquire for them.
there found about 40 copies without wrappers,
tied up in bundle, the post-otiice people claim
ing that they were addressed 10 people who
were either dead or had moved away from
there. i asked that in future all such papers
be delivered 10 me- and got promise accord
ingly. The other day, however, a citizen came
TO me with four or five copies of the paper adj
dressed 10 citizens who receive their mail at
this Office, and said that his boy got an armful
Of them in the lot back of the Office. i also re-
ceived some from another source saying that
his child, while playing back Of the post-ofice,
got bundle Of these papers. The Postmaster
here is very bitter against the Grand Army,
and has quarreled with a numbersof comrades
on different occasions. He contends that the
Grand Army is a political machine, and de-
feated Gen. Hancock for the Presidency, ETC.
A FRIEND, Milan, Mo.
The National tribune., 1886-05-27
CRANK AND FILEI"
An Eloquent Address BY COmrade ]. w. X


April q the 10th N Y celebrated the 18th
anniversary of its birthday" by banquet at
the Crescent Club rooms.
Comrade j. w. Kay was assigned to the duty
of responding to the toast The Rank and
File" and said:
Mr. CHAIRaAN, ToAsrmAsTER AND BOYS OF TIE
10TH: The subject to which am asked to respond
is so limitless in extent that hardly dare accept
the task. Who can speak for and do justice to the
rank and file? Whether you go back to the days
of the Revolution to learn or later in own day
and generation, you seek TO find out who and what
they were the answer will be the same The guns
at Fort Sumter in 1851 they had ceased to rever
berate, found them gathering from the several
walks of civil life; aye, even from the schools in
every city, town and hamlet of our north land,
inspired by patriotism and imbued with a love of
Union the Union of our fathers, which led them In
camp on the march or in bvouac or amid the din of
musketry and the roaring of cannon, to stand shout
der TO shoulder elbows touching, In defense of uni
versal liberty and republican form Of government
Of by and for the people, willing sacrifice, need
be, ON the altar OF q common and united country
under one flag.
told what they were In that memorable order at
Williamsburg Charge, gentlemen, charge !"
They were worthy the name, for they were gentle
men and whether on battlefield amid the pleas
ures and pursuits of civil life since the ended
they have demonstrated their claims to this dis
Their deeds Of heroism are engrafted into the
hearts of loving people, there to live in precious
memory, and while many gave TIER lives Tor their
country and their bodies, in many instances sleep
In honOred though unknown graves, they have not
died in vain. In hearts they will live forever
First in advance the last to retreat theirs to do
and dare theirs but to obey, theirs to go down
unhonored and unsung, sacrificing all they had to
give. their lives. but always face to the foe; and
whether deployed skirmishers orin line of battle
they were where duty called, and no demand was
ever made upon them, day night, in sunshine or
In storm, albeit tired. footsore and weary which
was not honored. This wasthe rank and file
They need no spokesman except their Deeds
which speak to you nom thousand well-fought
fields; they need no eulogy, except that of duty
we'll performed. Their history is that of a Nation
created by Washington and preserved by their sac
rices, but purified by the obliteration of slavery
and over which, to-day, floats one flag. emblem
in very truth Of freedom and equal rights TO all
men, and the heritage they hand down to their chill
dren and their childrens children through endless
! ages, is America,
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LIST Mass. u. A. At spottsrlranI..

To THE EDITOR: In reply TO ]. s. Suydam,
in your issue Of March %, viii say that the
regiment which fought so well near Spottsyl-
vania Courthouse May IS, 1864, was the list
Mass. III. A. Suydam is right in saying the
regiment was Suddenly attacked by division
OF Ewell's troops. j was wounded in that fight,
and when going to the rear met the list Ne. and
other troops coming TO our assistance. The
Eight at that time was apparently over, bat on
the arrival Of the LIST Me. the ball was again
opened. Probably II. D. Talbot was not aware
the LIST Mass. had been attacked previous to
his regiments arrival. Our regiments loss
was about 600 in killed and wounded The LIST
Me. may have begun the second attack.-W. s.
RoGERs Co. ID, LIST Mass. II. A., Rockport, Mass.
The National tribune., 1886-05-27

The attention of our readers is invited to the
advertisement of r. B. Thomas, so Chambers
St., New York city, in this issue The car
riage wrench he offers is something new, and
useful to all persons having carriages. It is
bonanza article for agents to handle, and win
pay you handsomely.
The National tribune., 1886-05-27
The Official Badge Programme

of the next annual Encampment Of the GAR
at San Francisco, printed in eOlors and issued
exclusively by the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway, will be sent free upon spplica-
ton to A. v. III. Carpenter, General Passenger
Agent Milwaukee, Wis
The National tribune., 1886-05-27

Gov Martin, Of Kansas, has not enforced the
prohibitory law as vigorously as the temperance
people would like. but he will doubtless be-
given q denomination at the Republican State
Convention, which meets June ..
The National tribune., 1886-05-27
DEPARTMENT NEWS.

The NATIONAL TRIBUNE has recently for
warded, in response 10 requests, blank applica-
lions for Post charters 10 the following: q. w.
Oliver, Jewett, Ill; James r. Huddleston,
Sulphur Rock, Ark; J. ii. Powell, Newark,
Ark, and John McCabe, STAFFORD, Mo-, making
q total OF SO during the present administration.
We have received from Albert Secor. Of Shelf
field, Pa, an application for Post charter at
that place with 20 signers, together with fee
for same, which we have forwarded 10 A. A. q.
Tbos J. Stewart
The National tribune., 1886-05-27

Leading medical authorities indorse Ayers
Sarssparilla as the best blood medicine.
The National tribune., 1886-05-27
MINNESOTA

Mamie Marshall Mazeppa: On the 30th Of April
Gen. NJ. d. Flower organized Deyillo C. Ford Post,
officers: Commander, Wesley Kinney; s. v. c., q.
S. Turner; ]. ". c., II. w. Black; q. NJ, o. ID.
Ford; o. d., w. w. Black; o. G., q. w. Hall (;
Surg, A MARSHALL; Chap, Rev. Lamb The Post
started with but l6 charter members, but bids fair
10 be a strong one. Devillo G. Ford, after whom
the Post is named, enlisted in the Sd Mimi. in Sep
tember, 1861 and died in Nashville Tenn, In May,
1862 Aner his death he was brought 10 his home
and inferred In the Mazeppa Cemetery.
The National tribune., 1886-05-27
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY
KkNSAS.-

White Cloud Post. No. $50, White Cloud, has
passed resolutions indorsing the pension legislation
recommended by the National GAR. Pension
Committee.
The National tribune., 1886-05-27

III. J. Bailey, Milford: Major II. F. Fletcher Post,
No %, of this place, has adopted resolutions con-
demning the erection of any monument To the
memory OF treason, and also the recent utterances
of JEFF Davis.
The National tribune., 1886-05-27
RELIEF CORPS E NEWS.
GleaningS from National Headquar-
terS--NOteS from the Departments.
HEADQUARTERS WoNAN's RELIEF CORPS,
BOsToN, Mass.
SARAH Z. FULLER National President.
ELEANOR ID. WHEELER, National Secretary.

oil May 90, 1886.
The first news at hand this week is the re-
port OF the installation of Mrs. NJ. X. Wickcns,
OF Sabetha, Kan, as a member Of the National
Council OF Administration, by Comrade c. j.
McDivitt, Commander, Department of Kansas,
G.A.R., who had been invited to perform that
service by the National President In his
report the Commander gives us some very
earnest words of encouragement, and promises
his support in every possible way.
From the Provisional Department of Wash
ington Territory, Mrs. Viola A. Kenyon, Pro-
yisional President, reports the organization OF
Abraham Lincoln Relief Corps, No. B. and the
promise of No. 6 at an early.day. 1t is hoped
they will be able to organize full Department
before our National Convention.
Mrs. NJ. Isabella Foster, of b. II. Beale Corps,
No. i, Bangor, Me-, reports an entertainment
given at Music Hall, Bangor. April %, at which
MAJ. X. IL. Hendershott, the drummer boy of the
Rappahannock, assisted by his wonderful per-
Torrance with his drum. The Corps having
presented Maj. Hendershott with beautiful
silver mounted drum, il viii be used in playing
for the Relief Corps and Grand Army from
Maine at the National Encampment at San
Francisco.
The President, Department of Massachusetts,,
Mrs. s. Agnes Parker, reports visit to some of
the Corps in western Massachusetts,. These
Corps being so remote from Department Head
quarters seldom have the privilege of fraternal
visits from either officers or members of the
Order, and Mrs. Parker says of her trip it was
most delightful, and the Corps are very earnest
to receive instructions, and al doing good
work.
The National tribune., 1886-05-27
MONTANA,

General Orders, No. 8, issued at Butte, May 6,
calls the attention Of comrades 20 Decoration Day
IL is an elegant and beautifully order and
appropriate in every way TO be read on that solemn
occasion by the comrades.
The National tribune., 1886-05-27
NEBRASKA

Post No. 81, of Juniata, dedicated their new hal
recently. An elegant dinner and supper was served
during the day and a Campfire held in the evening
Department Commander John nj. Thayer and
members of his staff, together with many Grand
Army comrades, were present. The proceeds were
highly satisfactory.
The National tribune., 1886-05-27
OHIO

VIM. NJ. Hartman. Millersburg: Post No. 202 had
the 18th. The music Of the drum corps was splen-
didly executed. and ELECTED rounds Of applause
from the comrades.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
NAVAL

Notwithstanding the wind breeze
from south TO north nearly every day.
the snow lie gradually wasting away,
but the ground hos will decide the
weather question. a. usual.
J. l. Springer and wife are occupy
ing their new house on the farm o! ID
J.. Judson. whore he will engage quit.
extensively IN the poultry business the
coming summer. M. Springer Is u
oi Webster county : successful teachers
and i giving general satisfaction ia
the dis,ric, where he is employed.
Mr.. Charles l. Humphrey and Miss
Irene Orchard, daughter of on. towns
a Mr.. X. X. Orchard. were married
a, the home Of the groom az Indianola
January 81. 1856. The many friends
OF the fair bride wish them happiness
and prosperity In her new home. and
congratulate the people among whom
she goes Ia dwell.
Miss Emma Orchard. who has been
attending school at lndianola for some
time past. has returned to the pa,ernal
roof.
Mr.. q. r. Sykes, OF Wyoming Ty. Is
spending the winter with his aunt.
Mrs. Jud.on. and attending school.
Nix.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
= NAVALE.

This part OF the cOurty Is IN shape
after the late storm.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Morley have
gone to Linn county. Ia. on a visit.
They expect TO remain until some
time in the spring.
Some Of our young people visited
Red Cloud on New Years day and did
not get clear home until the 3rd-
James Weller Is prospecting some
where up YES, if we can judge from
the trips he has been making OF
late.
There are q couple Of "a boys, both
Of the 81 ne given name. who have
formed a partnership in some way, al
least it looks that way. For instance,
Of a Sunday afternoon M saddles his
horse and rides over to the others
house. He then remains there. while
the other takes the horse and rides
back to his house and remains there
until the wee small hours. and then
they change back. Thus only one
horse Is used. UNo-
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
JupeON.

Winter whoa; in the stacks 10 look
ing nice and green under the snow.
Some Of orr farmers arc Losing their
hogs frcm cholera
The weather has occn very severe
on stock ,ae pas; month. A great
many hogs are not as heavy ~ they
were a month ago y Sd pounds some
farmers had 20 feed their cattle . grea;
deal of corn 20 keep them alive A
g'ea; many farmers are no; provided
with sheds for their cattle. therefore
most of the cattle had 20 stand on the
shel,ering eide OF barb wire fence IN
the late storm, bu, We think farmers
viii learn a lesson from tins year. and
try 10 be provided another year.
The mail Is making regular ,rip.
again. &c u.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
County Teachers Association.

The next session of the association
wall be held at Red Cloud, Saturday,
February IL. 1t is especially desired
that a large attendance be secured.
Several important matters will be
discussed, among them 20 :.oic iuiiy
organize and set TO work our teachers
reading circles, elect county board Of
contlo oil, hear reports from local circles,
and aid them in more systematic work
The instructors Of the institute will
prepare a course Of study to be fur
nished to the teachers, later, for their
consideration; also 10 take action upon
an invitation to hold the March session
of the association at Blue Hill. Our
executive committee have Il good
program which will be sent TO the
teachers. Let us have a grand rally
in Webster county. looking forward to
the state educational meeting in
Lincoln in March, and the National
meeting at Topeka, Kans., in July.
{. W. 5.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
FARMERS e

As il has been some time since YOU
heard from this part Of the county |
drop you a few items.
We have been blocked up here since
the lst of January.
There has been but a small loss OF
hogs here compared with other parts
of the county.
L. q. Richardson. from Chlcbasaw
county, Iowa, grandson OF John and r.
b. Harvey. arrived here the first Of
January. He says 1t has not been
cold. He bro ght a good team and
has come TO stay.
Our Sunday school a. VT. Hope still
lives.
Rev. Ball holds forth ut Mt. Hope
every two weeks.
We doat heat MIshrtafs stoa, rail-
road bonds here, yet We want the road
nj Inavale.
We have a very prosperous lodge
OF Good Templars. Every Friday nigh,
they hear knocks tor admittance ~
their door. Seems TO be working
finely. W. have some very smart
young men who want to learn the
working of the order without coming
in at the door. A few nights & they
heard a KIN ock. At the door No II
| came from the lon of the building. On
investigation four young men were
found packed away in the lott. When
called upon I come down they anne
Mr.. Editor, you should have seen them
On their descent they damaged the
house. They stepped up To the district
treasurer and made good NIL damages.
n there was a complaint filed against
| them, and they saw the board meant
business. We leave those four young
men with the worst company we can
think of-themselves.
Rumor says that Mr.. Alloway has
three horses with the glanders. IL so
IL ought TO re seen 20. n there are
some fine horses in this vicinity.
Where Is the surgeon
Nm
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
WHEATLAD.

Items have accumulated nee the
storm.
After diligent inquiring we can learn
of no such loss Of hogs and cattle III
this part Of the county as reported i'll
the last issue If your paper, from other
parts. One man Loot a hog and another
a few pigs, yet the storm was severe
enough to exhaust the bread supply
rs we'll "a coal, but there is change
today which puts everyone in a smil.
ing humor.
The singing class IN District No. 20,
is in full blast, and doing good work.
The reading circle have no, met
since last month, as they have not
received their books. They were
shipped a month ago by the mail route
to Wells and have not turned up yet.
Of course we have had n terrible storm
There are a good many hogs ready
for market rs soon ~ the roads are
sufficiently opened.
The Wheatlaud +. o. Is no more,
having fallen under the pruning knife
of G. c. Its papers and effects were
last week transferred 10 Saint Ann
(Laportyillel one mile south Of the
Blue. The office is in good running
order. and will probably give sati-fac-
ton. While the public have reason
to feel grateful TO tine retiring L. NJ
for the faithful manner he has so lonc
served them in distributing the mail.
Not much railroad eNcitement since
the last survey. NJ.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
OOwLEs

The legendary ground hog SAN his
shadow on Tuesday last. and we arc To
have SIX weeks more OF cold weather
Terrible. isn'tit'
during the recent storms Peter Hall,
three niles north OF Cowles. managed
10 ave his flock Of 600 sheep With the
lo-s II about adozen. bu, he had TO
shovel tons OF snow To do 1t. He also
saved abou, $50 head Of hog. without
the loss OF any.
The genial coun.ensnce Of our old
friend. A. c. Tsel. was een in Cowles
the 6rst Of the week. His present
home is in Frontier county, but he
still owns valuable property IN Cowles.
He reports the storm. Of last month
as having been less severe IN Frontier
county tn Al in Webster.
Thomas Paul made a short trip 10
Lincoln las: week on business.
]. T. La,,a was out with his gun
Febr larry End IN search Of the ground
hog, but came in without his game.
On Sunday evening last while a
freight rain was switching n COwles
Samuel Foe was thrown from a box
car sustaining serious injury TO his
RICH, loo, and ankle. He wa removed
To his home in Red Cloud. and Is under
the care Of DR.. Hall who is surgeon for
the b. 4 VI. Co.
The travelling correspondent, o! The
CHIEF, who painted our village IN such
glowing colors in last weeks issue
omitted to mention two or three bus
ness houses in Cowles. We suppose
he was IN a hurry to get away, which
will account for the omission, and for
his putting it on pretty thick-in spots
ID. y. Buick is shipping hogs again
| this week.
Mrs. J. +. Latta has returned from n
three weeks visit with friends in
Edgar.
G. W. Fuller is selling coal from
eastern, western, and southern mines
at reasonable prices.
All persons knowing themselves in
| deb,ed to the firm OF Peak & Latta,
will please settle at once and save
costs. We mean what We say.
PEAK & LNrTA.
W. W. Peak started on Tuesday fol-
Chase county TO look after his clam,
We expect him to return ere long Il
look after his claim in Cowlcs.
LITTLE HArCHEr.
COall COal!l
The undersigned has on hand two
| grades of Missouri coal of good quality
mhich he wiN sell on Il rery small margin
Also western, White Breast, De'
| MONIES, and red Fort Scott coal a
lowest figures.
l5tf G. W. FULLER, Cowlcs, Neb.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
Sixth Annual Meeting OF the State
Farmers Alliance.

The sixth annual meeting of the
Nebraska State Farmers Alliance will
be held a, Hastings. Nebraska. ON
Wednesday. February -. 1856. at .
7. NJ.
All alliances which have been or
gained in this state are invited u send
representatives. aud all farmers who
favor the obi ecis o! the alliance. viz:
Securing lower rates OF transporta-
tion.
Securing a larger representation os
the farming Interests in our legislature
and in Congress.
EauaIiIing the burdens Of taxation.
Limiting the encroAchmenr Of in
eo,pora;ei CAPITAL upon the producing
ard commercial Interests and the
political rights Of the peopls.
And by all legitimate means eieyai-
ing and promoting the general welfare
OF the farmers. are earnestly .nyi,ed 20
attend and take part in the proceed
ings OF this meeting, without dis;Inc-
ton Of creed or PARTY.
As Hon. C. H. Van Wyck il pre-
eminaselv the representative Of the
farmers OF this state. and ~ the Yina
organs and railroad cappe- are con-
.pirIng 20 prevent bs return 70 the L.
s. Senate. measure. for securing the
united influence Of the farmers Of the
state in favor Of his reelection vail be
adopted. and All fasmess who are in
favor Of MS reelection are cordially
invited 90 attend
Propositions fnx e~nlarzing and i'm
proving the plan ii organization Of the
alliance sill be submitted. and siep<
taken to strengthen and extend the
organization.
These matters sIIi make this meeting
very interesting and important
occasion. Let IL also be . representative
one. and exceed, il po~sibls. in mag
nitade and enthusiast the fosmei
meeting held ~ Hastings.
The annual election Of officers vii
also take pla-e-
j. BCKkows, President
l. DaKiISs. Secretary.
II. G. BfGELow, Chm Ex- Com
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05

Report OF Red Cloud Public Schools
for the month ending January %
1856:
No erolled...
Moved from district....-....-... .
On roll at
Cases of 2
Tardy
Cases corporal pun,shment--".-... 6
Non-residents III
Average daily a,teniance.......--....c96
List of persons visiting the different
departments of the school during the
month of January: W. r. ~Teagarden.
X. b. Fulton, c. Schaffni,. Mr.. Lucas.
Arthur Howard. W. B. Roby, A. H.
Haley, Vim. Mitchell. d. B. Spanogle.
c. b. Hosford. A. J. kenney, Mr..
Perry, aud Mrs. A. J. F~alconer, Mrs.
4. J. kennev. Mrs. Bellows. Miss
Nellie Altman, Ms. A. S. Marsh. Mrs.
J. c. Allen, Miss Lenna Jones. Miss
Matte Ballard, Mrs. NJ. c. Sherman,
Mrs. Bailey. We are glad to record
the names Of so many on u visitors
list for the month Of January. Some
of the above have visited Us frequently
during the month. Come again, We
are glad to welcome you to our place
CT business, and 10 those who never
enter the school room for any other
purpose han TO attend annual meet
ings. 1 would say try the experiment
Of visiting the school while in session.
l, may seem little strange ~ first,
but after the second or third visit you
will sc, relief and enjov it, and your
children, yourself and the school will
he benefited. Yours Respectfully.
W. c. PEKING.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
CONE TO THE FRONT.

We have been to a great ex-
pense in the last few weeks put
ing in new pre- sses and machin-
cry. We have something like
$1,000 due us on subscription, and
other ways and we earnestly re-
quest our friends to respond
promptly with their mites as we
need the amounts very much.
Please be prompt.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
WALNUT GREEK

Many thanks for our Christmas
present and calendar.
Mr.. A. J. Fenninose d very sick.
Her daughter Alice has been beifast-
Dr.. Sutton is very ILL., He has been
in bed for several weeks
We viii hcarafter try 10 be more
puncsu Il in writing our items.
DGTA.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
Take Notice.

All persons knowing themselves in
deb,ed to the late VIM. Lei-on Will call
and settle before February IS. lss6, At
which time all accounts will he left
with All attorney for collection.
ALIsoS LETsoS. Administering.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
9 Per Cent Farm Loan.

The Nebraska Farm Losn Co. vii
make you a loan on YOU farm q
straight 9 per cen and furnish the
money without any delay. Call O
Them IN the Red Cloud National Bank
Rnildinp-
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
To the Farmers.

Farm loans negotiated through w.
r. Overman can be paid al the end of
any year without a bonus. Rates at
low as the lowest. Money furnishes
promptly. Office over city drug stored
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
Dissolution Notice.

Notice il hereby gwen that the firm
OF Klceman & Wiener has been dis
solved by mutual consent. Walter
Kleeman retiring from the business
Mr.. FL Wiener will continue the bus
ine-. a, the old stand.
WsLrsR KLEEaty,
En- WfExER.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05

\paper At reduced price at City
kcy. Now Is the time to buy.
"a pocket book, on the rail.
ne loser can have same by
~ this notice and describing
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05

valen,inc--at City l'harmacy--vAf::
eniinss. y
Warranted pure. the frcsh po~dersd
herbs. just received a, City Pharmacy
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
Was Sick and Ye Visited Me-"

" 0S DICK o11O 1o SN51Co0 NC.
many friends who so kindly
rsed and watched oyer me during
/ sickness, | return my heartfelt,
Rks, and say Ia them. one and all.
hours To count ON.
m W. 4. MckElGH,S.
The Red Cloud chief., 1886-02-05
For Rent

A good business r0Jm on south
Webster stree,, Red C3sud- Apply -
A. l. FCxx.