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at Camp Penn organized the colored troops,
sending nearly $4,000 men to the front.
The year 1865 found him commanding a
brigade in the Fifth Corps.
Gen. Wagner's public services have been
valuable and varied. He served six years in
the Councils of Philadelphia. He was on the
Board of Education for three years. He
illed the Office of Recorder of Deeds for two
years. His latest and most important Office
has been that Of Director of Public Works,
N which he has shown himself a most pains
taking and wise official.
The General is and has been member of
several organizations, among them being the
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CAAFAENT WAS HELD
A gavel taken from the Usage hedge at Baton
Rouge where the 21st Ind. was stationed during
an engagement vas presented by Co. Fl of that
regiment to Rufus Duey, of Rockville. Ind,
the President Of the regimentsl association.
Col. 0ran Perry, President Of the Association
of the 69th Ind, was given q handsome cane as
a token OF love and esteem the members have
for him and his efficiency az an sficer.
George II. Thomas Post, Of Chicago, presented
an easel beautifully decorated in the shape Of
= GAR. badge with immortelles to the New
York Store in appreciation Of the magnificent
flag given them.
The survivors of the 44th Ind. were enter
tanned at the home of Nicholas Ensley by that
comrsde and SAMUEL B. Sweet. About 20 men,
bers Of the reginental association were present,
and also a number of invited guests. The
ceBtion was heid on the lawn, which was
brightly lighted for the occasion. The guest
of honor was Gen. George E. Dick, of Illinois,
who commanded the brigade to which the 44th
was attached. Gen. Dick spoke briefly and
then introduced Gen. James E. Carnahan, who
spoke at length. There were speeches by sew
erai members of the regimental association
The annual Reunion will take place at Angola
Oct. 10.
large number of visiting members of the
Loyal Legion we're entertained Wednesday by
the local members at luncheon in the Columbia
Clubhouse. An excellent spread was furnished
from IL to 2 O'Clock, including punch and
cigars, and the afternoon was passed delight
fully.
The 26th Ind. held its Reunion in the United
States Courtroom on Sept. 2, the date upon
which the regiment left for the front in 1861.
Just 200 comrades were present Music was
furnished by string band. Addresses were
made by many comrades. The following OFF,
GERS were unanimously elected: Pres, Capt.
John A. Whist; F.-P, James p Johnson;
Treas, William Fl. Thompson, indianapolis.
The comrades parted, all hoping to meet at
Sharpsville Ind, next year. in September. the
time and place selected. After the adjourn
ment picture was taken of the regiment as
sembled on the steps of the monument.
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MEXICAN PENSION ROLL

One Which is Not "Purged," and in Which
There Are No Suspensions.
On the Mexican Pension asOlI
there are the names of 1925
ssrryiEers and ESQ widows. and
something ever 3. eco eases were
pending at latest reports. This
make q tSlaI of %. 497. Or sew
eFaE thousand more men than
the United States had i'm Mexico
Al any oze time during the war.
These AL receive either s. or
&I2 a msnth.
Among fke names are those
81 the widow OF Gen. Samuel
CssPeE, a New Yorker by birth.
VINO WAS Acknowledgement of
f1Be United States Army at the
sEffres1k Of fhe war, and used
his EsesiEbsn 90 aid the rebels i'm
preparing fer the struggle. He
resigned his position to become
Acknowledgement of the South
era CoEsfe&eracy, and ofsiciated
as sucE RntiI the rebellion COLI
lspsess. Mrs. Cooper has been
drawing a pension since June
@. 1857.
The widow Of Thomas j.
is'sSt0neuEI") jackson. who
WIS next 10 Lee the most p0pu-
lar cOyz Rlander Of the rebel
RrmieS.
Tie widow of MAJ. -Gen. George
Il. Pickett, who commanded a
division IN the rebel army.
The widow OfMaj.-Gen. Gideon
j. Pillow, who commanded a di-
vision i'm the rebel army.
The widow Of Lieut.-Gen. A. u.
Hill, WHO commanded one of
the three corps Offices army.
The widow of Sidney Smith
lee. who was dismissed from
the Navy for "going over TO the
enemy" and af1erWard became
Commodore i'm the rebel navy.
Brighten. Jas. IL. Chalmers.
who wsss FORESTS chief lieu
tenant.
Maj.-Gen. Dabney III. Maury.
who commanded the rebel
troops AT the battle Of Chicka-
saw Bayou.
Hon. =. B. Maxey, late United
States Senator from Texas. who
has been drawing his pension
since May -, 1887. He was "a
Maj0r-General in the rebel
army.
Hem Jas. Il. George, Senator
from Mississippi, and who
served i'm the rebel army as {.
Colonel. The number of his
certificate is Il. 2I4.
Hon. 4. III. COTquift, Senator
from Georgia, who was "a Major.
General in the rebel army.
draws "a pension under ceriifi.
cate I'D. I99.
The widows above mentioned
are of men who were educated
AZ the Government expense. and
afserward fought TO destroy lilac
Government. They went OH flis
roll at once, while last April
there were pending the claim,
Oils, $50 widows Of Union sol
diers who had not yet been able
40 get ON the roll.
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GEN. McNULTA defined the principle of

GEN. MCNULTA defined the principle OF
pensions very clearly in his address to the
survivors OF his old regiment, the oath ILL.,
He said:
A pension roll must be a roll of honor not list
of paupers. pension is a payment OF debt, a
compensation for services rendered not "a charity.
Itis the fuflment of obligation of the Nation
as binding and sacred lis promises To its bond
holders who furnished the money to carry on the
war; promises the fulnllnent OF which are alike
necessary TO establish the character and credit OF
the Nation. that it may men and money to
carry on its future wars, or. having the credit
therefore the power to raise and equip armies and
thus by its inherent strength prevent future wars
and deter Others from attacking US.
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WHAT a magnificent speech that was OF
ex-President Harrison's! There have been
few Americans who possessed his wonderful
talent for going directly to the heart of a
matter, and characterizing it in crisp, ring
ing sentences. Nothing could be finer than
his statement of the salient features of the
pension situation. Remedial legislation
should always be interpreted literally
Fraud should be proved, not pre-
presumed are sentences that 20 directly to
the heart OF the matter, and state its whole
pith with bullet-like drectness
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Department of Pennsylvania, GA r., which
he organized; member of Grand Lodge A.
Y. M. of Masons; of Philadelphia Com
mandery, Knights Templar; President, of
the Masonic Home of Pennsylvania; Friend
ship Division 10, Sons of Temperance, the
Grand Division of Pennsylvania, and eccu-
pied the position of Grand Worthy Chief
Templar of the Grand Lodge of Good Tenn
plars of Pennsylvania. He has been a
Ruling Elder in the Market Street Square
Presbyterian Church, and Superintendent of
the Sunday-school; a member of the Y M C..
A., and Manager and Treasurer of the Sol
diers' Home at Erie, Pa. In mercantile
affairs he was manager of the Chenille Coal
Company, and always interested in educa-
tional matters. He has occupied several
high positions in Girard College and other
institutions.
In these aud in the many other RESPONSE
bic positions in which he has found himself
placed purely by his own merits, our COM
Tade has always given the strongest evidence
of his devotion to principle; has been forci-
BILE and aggressive for the right, plain
spoken and true to conviction; in fact, he is
living illustration of what energy, indus
try and perseverance can accomplish.
He was elected Junior Vice Commander
in-Chief of the GAR in 1s70 Senior Vice
COMMANDMENT Chief in 1s71-72, and Com
mander-in-C Chief in 1880. Next to Gen.
John C. Robinson, he is the senior living
Past Commander-in-Ch Chief He is President
of the Third National Bank, of Philadelphia.
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ION WHEELS and
HOW 1 GAME THERE"
a Thrilling Story Of the Experience
CT Private So dieF
IN THE FIELD AND IN PRISON.
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This is very interesting story Of the varied
experiences of private soldier in the war of
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THERE was much disappointment in the
National Encampment at the absence of
Gen. Alger, but this was changed to earnest
sympathy when it was learned that this was
caused by the serious illness of his eldest
daughter. She has been brought from her
home in the State of Washington to her
fathers house in Detroit, where she is re-
ceiying every attention that is possible.
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JOHN G. B. ADAMS.
The New Commander-in-Cf,iefo of the GAR.
a Massa chusetts Man.


Massachusetts Man.
Capt. John G. B. Adams, the new Com
mander-in-C Chief of the Grand Army, was
born in Groveland, Mass, Oct. 6, 1841, and
spent his boyhood and youth in that locality.
At the breaking out of the war he enlisted
in Maj. Ben: Perley Poore's Rife Battalion,
which was afterward merged into the 10th
Mass. He left the State on Aug. %, 1861, as
Corporal of Co. A, and on March /, 1862,
was promoted to First Sergeant. He became
successfully Second and First Lieutenant,
and then Captain, which rank he held at
the close of the war;
He was engaged in every battle of the
Army of the Potomac in which his regiment
took part. AT Fredericksburg Capt. Adams
saved the colors of his regiment from capt
ure He was twice severely wounded in
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
A SeH-Made Man. True Comrade and I'm
selfish Citizen.

A SeH-Made Man. True Comrade and I'm
selfish Citizen.
Gen. Louis Wagner was born In Giessen,
Germany, Aug 4, 1888, and at the age OF
IL came to this country, mis- father having
been an active participant in the German
revolution of 1549 and compelled to emf
CRATE. Comrade Wagner received a common
school education, served four-years' appren-
ticeship at lithographiag, and finally set up
in business for himself.
Three years after he was to be found First
Lieutenant, Co. d, Ssth Pa; later became
Colonel of the regiment, and at length Bre-
vet Brigadier.
Our comrade was wounded and taken
prisoner at second Bull Run, and after his
release rejoned his regiment and was en-
gagged at Charlottesville. His wound
troubling him again, he was sent home, and
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PAST COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF MERRILL
wrought for himself very bright and last
ing wreath as an orator by his speech nom
mating Comrade J. B. G. Adams for COM
mander-in-Chief. It was a speech that
would have carried the Encampment en-
Enthusiastically for much poorer candidate
than he presented.
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HERE AND THERE.
Fitting Pictures Of Indianapolis
Monster Reception.

MUSING ana serious,
curious and common
place, gladden.
ing and hesrt-sadden-
ing, were the various
scenes and incidents
on the side at the In
dianapOlis \ a ito n al
Encampment. And
these will intensity in
significance as the
years roll by and the
veterans join their
The National tribune., 1893-09-14

EVEN the soldier-hating papers are admit
ting that the disbursements of pension
money are everywhere having the happiest
effect in mitigating the financial stringency.
How much happier would have been the
effect if four times as much had been dis
bursed, as there should have been!
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Every man pho wore the blue, and every
friend of has, should take THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE IL gires mare and better matter
than any other family aceekly paper, and costs
only t,UO cents a week.
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subscribe for THE NATIONAL TRLBUNE9
Daot, do so at once, to giue the paper more
po,oer IN champioaiag the cause of the reterans.
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champion the soldiers haze among the great pa
pers Of the country. The best i0ay to help all
veterans is ty getting it more subscribers
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versity of Michigan March 25, 1868; prac-
ticed law five years in st. Louis, Mo-, two at
Winfield, Kan, and associated with the late
Leland j. Webb for 16years at Dallas, Tex.
He was Unitede States Attorney for the
Northern District of Texas during President
Garfeld's and Arthur's Administrations, and
twice the Republican candidate for Congress
in the Dallas District.
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THE BEST WAY

TO get ready for the great fight for soldiers
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JUNIOR VICE CHIEF.

A Far Southwest Comrade Chosen for Com
rade Adams's Second Lieutenant.
J. c. Bigger, the late Assistant Adjutant-
General of Texas, was born at Massillon,
Stark Co., o., April IL, 1874. He served
during the war in the 92d Ill. Mid Inf, First
Brigade (Wilder's), Fourth Division, Four
teenth Corps. He graduated at the HI
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Haze you done your duty in getting one more
subscriber for THE NATIONAL 7RIB UNEf
You should do this, Jorn as the best aoay o help
g0ur comrades.
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WORK PENSION OFFICE
Ending
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Total amount paid ON account
of bonds and interest notes,
principal. interest, and pre-
mium, TO bOnailOiders TO June
30, 1898, since and including
fiscal year 1861:
Principal $1.704.399. 1870
Interest ;. 2,53I, 769,22I.I7
Premiums =. Il9,S63, 3S6.7I
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laTs.L0 - =. n,.rs10. r0s7 as .soonO.s n.Trsa
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-07-02
BARNESVILLE

BARNEsvILLE, O., July 1.-The striking
workmen of the Watt Mining Car Wheel
Company were notified yesterday 10 return
to work at once, and il they refused they
would never be employed by them again. A
meeting was heic oy the strikers and they
decided not to return 10 work unless the
twenty der cent was granted them. Their
places will be filled by other workmen.
The visitors from this place at the Fair
this week are as follows: Mr.. and Mrs. j..
w. Bradheld and family, Mr. and Mrs. M.
Lewis and family, Misses Name Bradford,
Nettie Eaton and Patsey Tanneyhill,
Messrs. f. o. Blackburn and K. X. Watt.
Mr. and Mrs. E. p. Lee, editors OF the
Enterprise, are spending few days at Nj
agra Falls, this week.
Rev. Allan Krichb baum, OF the Presbyte-
rian> Church, has accepted an invitation TO
make an address at the Christian Endeavor
Convention, to be held at Moundsville, w.
Va, next week.
The death of VIM. Bovd, a prominent
farmer, occurred at his home two miles
west Of here Tuesday night, OF consump-
ton.
Mrs. Marry Clark, OF Newark, is visit
ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. WIN. Cline,
West Main street.
DIR. Mills left yesterday TO attend meet
ing OF the Board OF Trustees Of Allegheny
College, Meldville. Pa, in which presi-
dent is 10 be elected.
The Odd Fellows Of this place decorated
the graves of their deceased brethren
Tuesday evening.
Rev. and Mrs. T. w. Lane left Thurs
dny for Cleveland, where they will attend
the international convention Of the Ep-
worth League.
The case Of Charles Rosser. Of Bellaire,
against the town Of GAINESVILLE, in the
street paving matter, for $4,000, has been
set for next week.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-07-02

Hattie 4 ,3fitst -9retfa Cntuuott9 kfts< Hry
Boy3 Jessie Kirker Mapde, Ers De,
Messrs. John Palmer, Charles Nice c.
DR.. and Mrs. w. X. Cummings ana ss
Lizzie Behrens.
Cards are out announcing the marsrr6e of
Mr.. Wiley Beall, of thiscity. to Nj Edith
Ramsey, of Canton, o., on July % at the
home OF the bride.
VIM. Anderson, of Martins Terry, Is
visiting his parents here.
Hardin Duval, who has been very sick
for some time, is on the mend.
Samuel Jacobs aud mother returned
from their Worlds Fair visit on Satur-
day.
The funeral Of Rosena Jacobs occurred
on Sunday afternoon from St. Johns
Catholic Church, and that OF Carl Dornan
from the same church on Monday morn
ing.
Rev. Cochran will preach at the Kadesh
Chapel on Sunday afternoon at S:SO
O'Clock
Mrs. Herman Campbell, Of Collier, died
on Wednesday and was buried on Tnurs'
day.
d. II. Hahn was was visiting his father
in-law, j. E. Curtis
Jed Everett, of Lazearville, was married
10 Miss Lizzie Cochran, Of Toronto, o., on
Wednesday.
Jasper Potts is building a new residence
on Charles street.
The salary Of the postmaster has been
raised to 81, 500 year.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-07-02
NEW CUMBERLAND.

NEW CUMBERLAND, July 1.-Wm. Luke,
a farmer living up Hardin's run, about two
and half miles east of town, took heavy
dose of arsensic yesterday morning win
suicidal intent, aud came near passing II
his checks. DR.. Mercer was called ana
succeeded in saving his life for the present,
and it is thought he will recover. No
cause for his action has been assigned. he
is about 80 years Of age, a native of Eng
land but has spent the greater portion Oh
mis- life in this vicinity-is living with the
second wife-with two or three small chill
dren.
The Bennett left this week with tow OF
peving brick for points below.
Circuit Court, Judge Campbell presid-
ing, adjourned TO meet next Wednesday
morning, the 5th, the petit jury TO report
for duty The grand jury indictments sent
TO the REGISTER on Wednesday were not
quite correct. The bills against +. Nj.
Lemon and DR.. A. B. Mercer were for fel-
ony. The other three, as reported, were
for a misdemeanor These cases will like
ly be called dext week A H. Smith aid
VIM. Johnston. the hop tea men, are taking
a vacation in Ohio since the grand jury
met Their stay will likely be prolonged
indefinitely.
Alexander Morrow, one Of your old time
Su0Scrl OerS, living on Jne dlrNleW rOdu'
has been in failing health for considerable
while, and without much prospect OF
change for the better.
Abel r. Cunningham, OF Scioto county,
o., former citizen of this place, with a
granddaughter has been visiting among his
own and wife's relatives for two or three
weeks.
observation-disclosures George Baxter had
quite serious time for awhile with blood
poison, but is on the road to recovery.
The question of who will be the next
postmaster at this place still remains I'M
answered. 1t is reported that charges
have been preferred against the present
postmaster. OF what nature is not learned.
Mr.. Bradley has always been courteous
and accommodating official. The honor
able way would be, If mis- scalp is wanted,
to pnt it on political grounds without any
beating about the bush.
The grand jury had their graphing cast
to gather in some prize fighters, with
aiders and abetters, who have been invad-
ing the sacred soil of the daughter at Old
Virginia. opposite East Liverpool, short
time ago. They failed to get clinch on
them, but they had better be chary in the
future.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-07-02
WELLSBURG.

WELL sBURe, July The retiring Sher-
ia, J. L. Curtis, on Friday made an assign
menment to 5. George for the benefit Of his
creditors. The action taken was made
necessary on account Of failure 10 realize
from Investments made and the general de-
cline in values. No estimate OF the liabili-
ties or assets is yet Obtaina0le.
Jesse Hukill is still very low and not im-
proving.
The ladies Of the Episcopal Church will
give lawn fete at Mrs. Lucy Mendeis
this evening.
The following delegates were booked for
the Z. Z. Convention at Moundsyille:
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-07-02
TILTONVILLE.

TILroNvILLE, o., July Homer G.
Cook, of Steubenville, came down Monday
to spend the week at the residence Of VIM.
Medill.
Robert Smith, of wheeling, is visiting
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex.
Norman.
The new store on Main street will soon
be completed and will be occupied by
Charles Paul, the grocer.
A little daughter OF John Rowe, Esq,
almost met her death Friday morning
while playing on the railroad track, She
had wandered away from home
and before any one was aware OF
her absence she had been snatched
from before the wheels OF an engine
by the engineer Of a freight train oud sent
to ner home somewhat frightened, but not
the least injured. The engineer was GER
tainly hero in rescuing the child from its
perilous position.
Mrs. Anna Machiee will leave ia few
days to visit her old home in the State OF
New Jersey.
Misses Birdie and Belle Garden visited
West Virginia friends last week.
DR.. Hall passed through town last Sun
day morning on his way to Martins Ferry.
Mr. and Mrs. James Ried entertained
Mrs. Maxwell and daughters, OF Steuoen-
vile, last Tuesday.
Lou McKendree is visiting his mother,
near Barnesville, o.
Messrs. Wood and Garrett Of Martin's
Ferry, were in town the first of the week.
The Y. NJ. G. A. OF Martins Ferry pass
ed Up Friday evening Oh the steamer r. E.
Phillips and were highly entertained by
the Y. NJ. c. a. of Steubenville.
J.. y. Worthington and daughter of Phil
adelphia are expected in few days to
visit relatives and friends in the neighbor.
hood.
Mrs. Brindley Of Rush Run visited her
sister Mrs. Shaeffer for few days last
week.
John Chapman Of Mouudsville and VIM.
Chapman aud daughters maud and Blanche
of Wheeling visited Mrs. Robert AIKEN last
Sotnrdav and Sunday