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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-10-11
A WAR GOVERNOR DEAD.
Andrew G.. Curtin, of Pennsylvania, joint
the Ranks of the Great Majority.

Andrew G.. Curtin, of Pennsylvania, Joins
the Ranks of the Great Majority.
Ex.-Gov. Andrew G. Curtin died at Belle
fonte. Pa, Oct. z of old age. combined with
nervous trouble, in his S0th year.
Andrew Gregg Curtin was born in Bcllefont to,
Center Co., April %, 1915. His father, Roland
Curtin emigrated from Ireland in 1893. and in
1907 established hear Bellefonte one of the first
manufactures of iron in that region. Andrew
studied law in the Dickinson College Law
School, was admitted to the bar in 1889 and
soon became prominent. He early entered
politics as Wing, laborng for Harrisons cleo
ton in 1910 and making successful canvass
of the State for Clay in 1874 He was Presi-
Dental elector in 1S4S, and candidate for
elector on the Wing ticket in 1852.
In 1854 Gov. Pollock appointed him Secre-
tary of the Common wealth and ex-ofticio Super
intendent of common schools.
In 1860 Mr.. Curtin was the Republican can
didate for Governor. The Democrats. though
divided in National politics, were united in
Pennsylvania, bat Mr.. Curtin was elected by a
| majority of $4,000.
He advocated the forcible suppression of the
| civil war, and was ore of the war Governors
who were most earnest in the support of the
| National Government.
He responded promptly to the first call for
| troops and when Gen. Patterson, who was in
command in Pennsylvania, asked for %, 000
more troops they were Immediately furnished
Gen. Pattersons requisition was afterward
revoked by the Secretary of War on the ground
| that the troops were not needed, but Gov. Cur
| tin, instead of disbanding them, obtained au-
| thority from the Legislature to equip them at
| the States expense and hold them subject to
| the call of the National Government. This
| body of men became known as the Pennsylva-
| MIA Reserves, and was accepted by the authori-
| ties at Washington few weeks later.
Gov. Curtin was untiring in his efforts for
| the comfort of the soldiers, answering care
| fully the numerous letters sent him from the
| field. and originated the system of care and in
struction for the children of those slain in bat
| tie, making them wards of the State. He thus
| became known in the ranks as the soldiers
| friend"
Gov. Curtin's health began to fail in 1863 and
he sgnifed his intention of accepting foreign
mission that had been offered to him as soon
as his term should expire, but in the meantime
| he was renominated and reelected by l., 00C
| majority.
In November, 1865, Mr. Curtin went to Cubs
| for his health and in that year declined another
/ offer of foreign mission. In 1869 Gen. Grant
| appointed him Minister to Russia and in 1855
and 1872 he was prominently mentioned as
| candidate for Vice-President. He returned
| home in August, 1872, supporting Horace
| Greeley for the Presidency, and subsequently
| joined the Democratic party, by which he was
elected to Congress for three successive terms
| serving from 1881 to 1887
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CHICK A M A UGA FIELD.
Progress of the Work of the National Com
mission.

The Chckamauga Battlefield Comm issioners,
Gen. Fullerton Maj. Smith, Gen. Stewart and
Gen. II. V. Boynton, Historian of the Commits
sion, returned to Washingto last week from
Chattanooga. They have been on the battle
field for two weeks engaged with the State
Com missions in locating the battle monuments.
There they were accompanied by the Louisiana
State Commission, Senator Walthall and his
Staff from the Mississippi Commission; Capt.
earns of the Tennessee Commission, with the
officers of his battery, some members of the
Ohio Comm sson, and about 90 members of the
Pennsylvania Commission. Three members of
the Gettysburg Comm sson were also Ill attend
ance, looking over the field.
State Commissions have been engaged in To-
eating the positions OF the various regiments
OF their respective States and with such a
numerous representation Of both sides they
were able to establish great many points of
historical interest heretofore in doubt. The
members of the National Commission report
that the work of marking and improving the
battlefield is progressing with the greatest
vigor and the rOad-making has been nearly
finished under the direction of Gen. Stewart,
the resident Commissioner
The formal dedication of the park is expected
to take place next September. The Executive
Committee of the GAR, and those persons
connected with the park project are already in
correspondence with view to fixing dates so
that the Encampmcnt at Louisville and the
dedication at Chattanooga shall follow each
other, that veterans interested may attend
both.
The veterans of both armies engaged at Chick
amauga are arranging TO be largely represented
at the dedication. The New York delegation,
with an engineer, has been busily engaged in
locating the positions of New York troops at
Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Wan
hatche, and Ringgold, and AS they have a large
appropriation to draw upon, they expect to
make New York's monuments the most mpOs-
ing ever erected on a battlefield in this country.
The 56 Ohio monuments are nearly all in
place The Pennsylvania delegation is also
progressing rapidly in locating positions.
All the State Commissions, except those Of
West Virginia, Maryland, and Connecticut,
have been chosen, and it is hoped that the
work of these Commissions will yet be COM
! peted seasonaby. Maryland's Commission
| could, by reason Of the very few troops she had
in the battle, locate the lines in short order
and it is believed that two trips to the field
would be all that is necessary. Maryland's
men n this battle were divided into one in
fantry regiment on the Northern side and a
battery OF artillery on the Southern side.
Under the authority given by Congress the
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rangements on the Dedication Of the Gen. A. T..
Burnside Equestrian Statue July 4, 1887. He
hiss been Cabinet Keeper ard Librarian of the
Soldiers and Sailors Historical Society OF
Rhode Island, and President OF the U. s. Vet
ersn Association He is member of Orpheus
Lodge, SO, A. F. & A. NJ, and Adoniram X. A.
Chapter, and q Companion of the Massschu-
sets Conmandery of the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion of the United States. He was
Chief Marshal of the Municipal Parade of the
City of Providence, July 4, 1894.
He became brother of the Order of Sons
of Veterans IS charter member of Gen. A. &.
Burnside Camp, 8. May 4, 1888. He was ipstru-
mental in forming the Camp, but declined all
office except as a member of the Camp Council.
He was unanimously elected Colonel of the Di-
vision in June, 1889; unanimously reelected
in 1890, and unanimously nominated in 1891,
but declined to serve.
The success attending the advancement of
the Order in the State during his administra-
tion was such that at its close he was enabled
10 turn over the Division to his successor, out
of debt. with the membership, as well as the
number of Camps, in good standing, more than
doubled during his command.
He has continued an active member since
his muster into the Order, and is scarcely ever
absent from the meetings of his Camp, always
present at the Division Eucampment. and sell
dom absent from the meetings of the Com
mandery-in- Chief. He has been a member of
the Division Council since 1891, and has fire.
quently served as Installing Officer, Assistant
Division Inspector, and Assistant Inspector
General.
Brother Barton occupies q unique position
in being entitled to wear the badge of the
Grand Army of the Republic, the Military
Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
and the Order of Sons of Veterans. He is also
eligible to membership in the Order of Sons
of the Revolution.
His unanimous election to the high position
of Senior Vice COMMANDMENT Chief of the Or
der at Davenport, Aug. % is very pleasing to
the members of the Rhode Island Division. 1t
is the first time that Little Rhody" has been
honored by the Commandery-in-C Chief in its
selection of its National officers.
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The Horrible Maxim Gun.

Maxim guns were used aboard our ironclads
during the recent naval manuvers. A cor
respondent describes their use as follows: The
storm of bullets from them cut the water like
the rain on the advancing edge of a tropical
squall. With one Of these guns gunner of
very moderate skill can, at 500 yards range,
cut down an ordinary park paling almost as
neatly as workman can do the business on
the spot with an ak, and it is, therefore, not
astonishing that most of the targets recently,
small though they were, quickly disappeared.
To the horrible noise made by q Maxim the
correspondent knows of nothing that is COM
parable, except perhaps the sound made by
steam blowing off at enormous pressure from
the safety-valve of big boiler.
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THE DIVISIONS.
CONNECTICUT,

CONNECTICUT.
General Orders for the month of September
contains good news. The Adjutants report for
the quarter ending June 80 shows an increase
in the number of Camps. The net gain during
the three months was two Camps and 90 mem
bers.
The Division Quartermasters report shows
gain $6S.45.
The consolidated Camp reports show the
condition of the finances; On hand at last re-
port, S672 49, amount received by Quarter
master Sergeants. $I.0l1.46; total amount ST.
663.59 Total amount expended for all ex.
penses, Sl,O0S.35; leaving the sum of $67524 in
the treasures of the % Camps.
That this showing be increased the quar-
ter just ending is the desire of all members
of the Division. 1t seems as if the Camps
all through the Division were very 10th TO let
their business be known. AS their correspondent
has only received letters from two Camps
John NJ. simms Camp, 40. Stamford, has
entered heartily into the idea, and has APP
pointed Geo. W. Toms local correspondent.
He sends us the following news:
The Camp at Stamford was organized Ia June,
1891, with +. q. Sherman as its Captain, and
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-10-11
CHARLES K. DARLING,

The Massachusetts, Member of the Council
in-Chief.
Charles Kimbal Darling was born at Corinth,
VT, June 2S 1864. He is graduate of Dart
mouth College, and also was for two years at the
United States Military Academy at West Point.
He became connected with the Sons of Veter-
ans in 1887 as a member Of Clark s. Simonds
Camp. %. He served as Adjutant of the Masss-
chusetts Division on the staff of Col. Upham in
1883. and was chosen Captain of his Camp in
1859. in which year he also held the position of
Division Inspector. He was elected Lieuten-
ant Colonel of the Division in 1890, and Colonel
in 1891. On the election OF COMMANDMENTS
Chief Maccabe in 1893, Col Darling was APP
pointed Adjutant-GeEeral, and at the recent
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Encampment of the Order at Davenport he
was elected to the Council-in- Chief, of which
body he was chosen Secretary.
He was for five years Adjutant, and is at
present Major. of the 9Th Regiment, Massachu-
sets Volunteer Militia.
In civil life he was for several years con-
nccted with various railroad companies, aud
Was subsequently engaged in newspaper work.
He is now devotiHg his attention TO the prOfes.
sion of law, and is engaged in editing all edition
of the early laws of Massachusetts,, which is
being published under the direction of the Sec
rotary OF the Commonwealth.
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ELWOOD T. CARR.
Member of the Council-n- Chief, Promi-
nent Business Man and Politician.


nent Business Man and Politician.
The accompanying illustration is an excel
lent likeness of Elwood +. Carr, mem Der of the
Council-in- Chief. Brother Carr was born Sept.
%, 1850, in Abingdon Township, Montgomery
Co, Pa. his father, Clement J. Carr, being a
mechanic in a rolling iii at that place
In 1856 the family moved to Chester Co.,
near Mt. Pleasant. lie received his education
in the public schools. In 1861 his father en-
listed in Co. f. 18th Pa. Cav, in which he
served until the close of the war; Being the
oldest Of six children. Brother Carr found il
necessary TO leave home TO help support the
family. In 1866 he went to Radnor. In 1871
he embarked in business for himself renting
farms in Radnor and vicinity. Having had
some success in calling sales in 1890 he disposed
of his personal property, in order to give his
entire attention TO that business. He is to-day
a leading auctioneer in eastern Pennsylvania
Brother Carr became "A charter member Of
Col. Owen Jones Camp, IS, in 1859, and in 1893
was elected Commander. He has been dele
gate to every Division Eucampment since the
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National Commission will prepare and erect
historical tablets for army headquarters, corps,
divisions. and brigades on both side. These
tablets will set forth the composition and COM
manders of each of these organizations, the
brigade tablets carrying each Of these desgna-
tions as far as the commanders Of regiments
and batteries. Congress leaves it to the States
to erect monuments to regiments and batteries,
and to the larger organizations of the army to
erect their own monuments. The park, when
completed, will be the most comprehensive and
extended military object lesson in the world.
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with q Provfso.
[PhGade!phta Record.l

A certain judge, who is blessed with tre-
mendOus head of hair, which is generally IN .
state of wild disorder, was questioning .
youthful witness to make sure that he COM
pretended the character and importance Of
the oath he was about to take.
Boy" be said, with his severest and most
magsterial manner, "do you feel sure that
you could identify me after six months! Now
be careful Think before you speak"
''Well, your Honor, replied the boy, after
aprolonged survey of the judges pOrtly figure
and rugged features. II amt sure, bot
think 1 could if you wasn't to comb your
hair
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organization Of the Camp. Last year he was
elected delegate to the National Encampment
which met at Cincinnati, o. This year he was
elected Delegate at Large from Pennsylvania
10 the Davenport Encampment, where he was
unanimously elected member of the Council
in-Chief. In November of last year he was
elected Sheriff Of Delaware County by the
largest majority ever given Republican in
that County.
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One More Brute,

INeW York WeekIy
Mrs. Nubbins-My husband is a perfect
brute.
Friend-YOu amaze me.
Mrs Nubbins-Since the baby began teeth
ing nothing would quiet the little angel but
pulling his papa's beard-and yesterday, he
went and had his beard shaved Off
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Paid in Kind.

Look here" said the proprietor of the
lunch restaurant, 8 this coin has hole in
it,"
Well" said Meandering Mike, so had
the doughnut We sold me"
And he strobe haughtily on.
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SONS OF VETERANS.
News from Various DiVisi0nS-Elec-
ton of Officers, etc
THEODORE A. BARTON.

The New Senior Vice COmmander-in-Chief
S. ofV.
Senior Vice Commsnder-in-Ch Chief Theodore
Ayrault Barton is the youngest son born of
James and Mary (Mumford Carr in Newport
RI. He comes from a military family, among
his ancestors being Gen. William Barton, of
Revolutionary fame, who captured the English
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METALLIC COMB and BRUSH.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

| Towards Patent Metallic Wire Brush is made OF
wire brstles in rubber the handle and back being
of polished ebonized wood. This style of brush both
cleanly and healthy for the scalp With the brush is
sent fine nickel plated metallic comb, thus making
valuable and useful combination. To anyone wish
ing nice new brush and comb this is fine oppor-
tunity to secure them at low price.
Given free for club of two yearly subscriptions, or
sent nOstnad for cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-23
SPORTING SPRAY.

Rey Fl Santa Anita, Promenade, Pop.
por, Rossmar, Rightmore and Bassanto
were tho winners yesterday at Saratoga.
Monkey, q jockey, was injured In tho
last race, q hurdls event
The Wheeling Bakery Bread Eaters
defeated tho Golden Eagles yesterday
by the scorc OF IS TO l. Battery ior
Golden Eagles, Wright and Allen; for
the Wheeling Bakery Bread Eatets,
Carpenter and Perkins.
About 1900 people attended the races
Of tho grand circuit at PouVhkeepsio
yesterday. Tho winners wore: 2:10
pace, Daisy do Spain won; 2:l9 trot
Cephos won; 2:l4 pace, Nellie +. won
1926 trot Dudley Alcott won.
AT Jerome Park yesterday the WIN
nora were Ettarre, Governor shoehan.
Harry Reed, Pochina, Blackhawk and
Bandit. In tho match rnco between
Glenmoyne and Stononell, Glenmoyno
finished frat, but was disqualified on
account Of short weight
Tho yacht vigilant was placed in tho
dry dock yesterday at Southampton and
thoroughly inspected. II was found
that tho hook supporting the fore part
Of tho centreboard had boon carried
away and that tho load about that por-
ton OF the keel was damaged. Tho cen:
trcboard, however, was only chafod and
Is virtually uninjured.
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MoUNDsvILnE.
A Miscellaneous MelaoEc OF Minor Mat
tiers from llnrAhnIrs Metropolis.

A Miscellaneous MelangD OF Minor Mat.
tiers from nInrshnIrs Metropolis.
Rev. J. B. Smith, pastor Of tho Disci.
p,cs church, and Mrs. s. NJ. Cunning.
ham were chosen delegates TO tho nm
nual convention OF that church in this
state, which Is now being hold in Hunt
ington. They left yesterday morning
for tho meeting.
Joseph Duncan has begun tho foun-
dntion for residence in Purdy & Co. q
addition. Tho building Of W., L. Ed
wards now house on the boom ground
has beon started.
Or. ]. J. Richardson, who recently re-
turned from Europe, will not 90 to
Washington City to locate Until octo.
Dor /.
a number won't out to Joseph links,
on Wayman'a ridge, last evening TO an
Epworth League musicale.
Tho teachers examination closed
yesterday. Sixty applicants wcro ell.
rolled.
Bardall and wife returned from
Mountain Lake Pnris yesterday.
W. II. Hubbs and wife, OF Glen
Easton, wero In town yostcrday.
Miss Idnnje Riddle, Of Bsnwood, Is
visiting Miss Lotto LOWS.
Captain A. o. Baker has returned
from ParkersburC.
There arc 400 prisoners now in the
penitcntiary.
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PULLMAN SITUATION.
Tho Destitute People Encouraged by ALT
Eeld's Action.

Tho Destitute People Encouraged by Alt
Eeld's Action. :
CHICAGO, August 22,-The PULLMAN
strikers and their families were greatly
encouraged to-day, the visit Of Governor
Altgeld to their homes having led Thorn
to believe that they will receive Imnae.
diato aid. Tho relief headquarters
which havo been closed for n week, wnro
rcopened to-day In expectation Of re-
turns from tito governors proclamation,
and a few supplies wero received.
Governor Altgeid returned TO Spring.
field last night, leaving tho strikers in
tho dark as TO his future plans for thoir
relief. A committee from the board OF
county commissioners visited Pullman
to-day and Investigated the condition OF
the families, with a Wow to voting
money for their relief.
George NJ. Pullman fatty refused to
DO interviewed regarding Governor Alt
colds visit and declared he would not
discuss the strike in any Of It's phases.
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KANSAS CITY MEET.
a Good Days sport, with Very Small
Attendance.

A Good Days Sport, with q Very Small
Attendance.
KAssAs Cry, No., August 22.-Eight
hundred people attended tho opening
day Of tho meet Of tho national circuit
bicycle riders, hold under tho auspices
OF Tho Kansas City Athletic Club, at
Exposition race track, thi. afternoon.
fho races opened with q mile open,
class D. Frat heat won by O. N. Nur.
phy, OF Syracuse, N. Y, In $40. Sec
ond heat-A, l. Brown, OF Cleveland,
won In 500. There were eight starters
in the final with the time limit to 2:40.
But 2:44 was nude aud II was run over
again, G. NJ. Murphy finally won In
Mile novice. class A. was won by @.
A. Brown In $3.50. I
Missouri valley championship, mile
open: E. A. Graft, St Louis, won, in
Beat inpaccd mile: G. a. Maxwell.
Wichita, won. limo, 1920.
Two mile handicap. 1t was the field
against Sanger (soratch), but no over
came obstacles aud finished but 9th
Of a second behind tho winner. J. W.
Cob1rn, 81 Louis, whose time was 4:42.
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McI.EunaNp,s anEAr WORN.


Tho We'll Known Foot Racer Making
Things Lively In tho East
Speaking OF the races Of the Caledonia
games held in Philadelphia, in which
tho beat athletes OF tho country COM
peted, tho Philadelphia NCm has tho FOL.
lowing:
Great interest was conferred In tho
five.milo run, for which L. c. McClcl-
land, G. Matka, 7. ficGCiman, Clifford
and Pcachoy had entered. Thoy ran
punched for quarter Of milo, where
Poachoy fell out and the others went on
to the full milo. tho time being 8 min.
utos, 80 2.6 seconds. In tho second milo
McClelland and Marks went away from
the other two, md by tho end OF tho
mile had Tapped them in IL minutes,
90 seconds. The third milo was covered
In 10 minutes, 80 rs seconds, with tho
four going fairly easy. Just after tho
completion OF tho third milo, McClel.
land wont out In tho load, leaving Marks
with tho other mon. Tho fourth milo
wns accomplished in % minutes, 20 2.6
seconds. McClolland having gained
lap on MarksHnd two laps on the others.
-Four hundred yards from the finish
McOlolland put on grand squirt and
encouraged by tho cheers Of tho excited
onlookers, flew down tho stretch win.
nor by $50 yards in q minutes, 90 soc.
onds, a remarkably fast timelior such
heavy and small track.
Tho ono milo run produced a Hcnsa.
tional race, tho 9RIsh bringing all tho
spectators TO their foot aud causing
them TO yell OF the competitors. Early
in tho race 1t was AcOn that tho struggle
would be between Nolan and NicClel.
land, although sentiment seemed