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balance / took in the body of an old over
coat had taken from dead prisoner. After
we were ready to start Leist placed some
paper in the bag and pitched it to the guard
with such force that it landed outside the
stock ade. He Immediately saw that he was
being swindled. and ordered us to stop, with
the threat that he would shoot. But We
were already making tracks for our quar-
tiers with all the speed we could. We ate
peanuts raw, roasted, boiled with our corn
chop until we tired of them.
When I entered Andersonville the second
time / told my comrades my purpose to
attempt an escape whenever an opportunity
presented. Shatzler, Leist, Shuman, and
Ballard, from Ohio, agreed to follow If
would make the start. At about 8 o'clock
at night, April IA, we were all reused and
ordered in line preparatory to leaving.
Everything was done in a hurry. We con-
Guided something must be wrong.
thought this was our opportunity, and
tod the boys to watch close as | would make
a break if there was any chance oil escaping.
At the railroad we found our train waiting
to remove us. My first intention was to
slip through under the cars and get on the
other side, but this was impossible, as guards
Were strung along that side of the train to
prevent such escapes. / then told ShatZier
that we would get under the cars ana lie on
the break-bar until we reached the hrst
stopping place, where we would get OF ana
steal away. But just as | was telling MN,
the command About face " was given, and
we marched to the front part OF the train
By this command we marched to the COM
missary building that stood along the rail-
road. The bailding was about three feet
from the ground, on large blocks. Instead
OF marching up on the platform as the others
did, pulled Shatzler with me TO the side OF
the steps and crawled under the building,
followed by Ballard.
/ concluded to crawl out at the rear OF the
building, which was about one and halt to
two feet from the ground, and go toward
the rebel camp, 200 yards away, along the
edge OF a woods. We saw it would be a risky
thing to do, as a great many of the rebel
guards were near, and had their knapsacks
and utensils piled up against the building
there. We, however. struck off toward their
camp, hoping to have them think we were
rebels. The plan worked Well until we
were about 90 yards from the building,
when several guards bawled out, Captain,
there go some of the men 20 camp" bat we
kept on at our regular gait. the Captain
then yelled, Here, boys, come back; here's
the train going to leave now; you've no
time to go TO camp"
But we did not come back. When we
reached the edge of the camp we struck INTO
the woods and passed around Andersonrille.
As the train was headed for Macon we
thought we had better travel in the opposite
direction, but got into swamp In rear OF
the prisoners, and did not succeed in reach
ing the railroad again until near daybreak.
We Travelled few miles up the railroad,
and went into camp i'll a woods for the day,
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THE CONNECTICUT.

Much has been said and much deserved
praise in favor of the Sanitary Commission,
yet, considering the resources OF The two So
cieties, the Christian Commission stands
head and shoulders above it in amount OF
good done.
The Christian Commission reached the
enlisted men, while the Sanitary Commits
sion gave the soldier what happened to be
left after the officers got through.
/ find, on referring to my diary, that 1t
was June 90 when first got any thing from
the Sanitary Commission. The nurses
name was George, but what his surname
was l cannot recall. He made Sixth
Corps badge of bone, which / still have in
my pos e-sion.-CHAs. PORTER, Go. +, 18th
VT, Grinnell, Iowa.
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FIGHTING THEM OVER
What Our Veterans Have to Say About
Their Old Campaigns
RELIEF FROM BONDAGE.
Closing Days in the Notorious Anderson
Vile Prison.

Closing Days in the Notorious Anderson
4 willie Prison.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: L was
among the last prisoners taken from Ander-
sonville in The Fall of 1864. was removed
TO Millen Prison, thence 10 Blackshear and
to Thomasville. We marched to Albany,
Ga. with the promise of being exchanged,
but did not believe it.
On this march James Oren and myself
escaped near Albany. We had to travel by
night through the swampy wilderness OF
Irwin and Isabella Counties to near the
Ocmuleee River, where we were reeaptured
and taken back 10 lrwinsvilie. Here we
were kept a lew days, Oren with the old
Squire and with the Captain Of Police, as
they called him.
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ometinaes the Private Was Not Treated As
He Should Have Been.


He Should Have Been.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: On the day
the Sixth Corps crossed the North Anna my
knapsack, containing my worldly possess
sions, was left behind. The day before had
been a forced march, and on the next morn
ing early orders came TO fall in.
As the men had dropped wherever they
happened to stand when the order to halt
was given the previous night, we understood
that We were to straighten the line only.
Therefore, many knapsacks, with contents
scattered on the ground, were left behind,
for we were kept moving until we were half
mile from the river. There was no oppor-
tnnity 10 draw clothing, and when, on ane 16
or Is, found myself in hospital at City
Point, had on the same clothing that put
on May IL. Old soldiers may, Others cam
not imagine my condition. Five weeks in
rain, mud, dust, and heat; dirty beyond be-
lief, almost
The next morning the nurse Of the tent.
a drummer In a Pennsylvania regiment, said
that if / would go to the Sanitary tent close
by / could get change of clothing; that
there was plenty TO spare, furnished by the
good people of the North for just such
cases
With the help of a cane, walked to the
tent, 100 yards away. On making my
wants known to a superciliOus young man
with glasses, L was not very politely told
that by getting an order from an Army Sur
geon l would be furnished clean pair Of
socks.
Back went to the hospital tent, discour-
aged, concluding that there was no way but
! TO wait until such time as / could draw
clothing when rejoining my regiment But
assistance came from an unexpected source
later In the day-Mrs. Husband, Matron of
a Vermont regiment. who had charge OF o
force of contrabands washing for the camp.
Mrs. Husband came into the tent, and,
seeing my condition, asked why had not
received change of clothing. On learning
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a4oO Truck Farms in virginia.

ers' Excursion tickets will be sold from points
in the West and Northwest over the Big Four
route and Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. to Virginia
at ono fare plus So for the round-trip. Those
who have investigated the State are of one
opinion, that Virginia is the best State in the
Union to-day for farmers. Situated at the
doors of the great Eastern markets with cheap
transportation and perfect climate it has
advantages that cannot be overcome. Small
farms may be had for $40 per acre and upward,
according to location and Improvements. For
descriptive pamphlet of Virginia, list of desir.
able farms aud excursion rates address U. L.
Trutt, N. w. P. A.. c. & O., Big Four Route,
23l Clark ST., Chicago.
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Was i'm Fearful TOrture.-Daney

Wis, April 10, 1S96.-Dr. L. Fahrney,
Chicago, Ill, Dear Doctor must write
and tell you offs remarkable cure your
medicine has~made. My whole body was
covered with skin disease, which itched
terribly. was in such agony that would
scratch and tears the skin to pieces, and
sometimes cuE if with knife until the
blood would flows This would give me re-
lief for short time, but would soon be
as bad as ever Last fall happened to get
hold of your paper, "The Surprise" and
commenced reading about the Vitalizer. /
sent for trial box. / had used the med
icine but short time, when a clear and
fresh skin formed, where I had formerly
been scratching. began to feel better,
and in three weeks my whole body was
covered with clean skin. have been
we'll ever since. Accept my heartfelt thanks
for what it has done for me. I shall al
ways have one thing in mind, and that is,
to recommend your medicine to others
Yours truly, CHAs. LIsANs.
DIR. PETERS BLOOD VITALIZER is not q
drug store medicine. Only local Vitalizer
agents sell it. Address DR.. P. Fahrney,
112-114 S. Hoyne Ave-, Chicago, III.
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the facts she without word left the tent,
and, marching straight for the Sanitary tent,
gave the inmates such tongne-lashing ~
hope never to deserve.
She accused them of eating the delieacies
sent for her boys" of drinking stimulants
sent for their use, and closed by threatening
to have them sent away. She gave notice
that in the future they must look after their
own washing, for her negroes should never
do any more for them.
The result was got clean socks the same
day, and the next complete suit.
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The 10th Ill.

The regiment was organized at Springfield,
ILL.,, during September and October, 1861, to
serve three years. On the expiration of the
term the original members, except veterans,
were mustered out, and the organization,
composed of veterans and recruits, retained
in the service until Sept. 9, 1865, when it
was mustered out in accordance with orders
from the War Department.. The Colonies of
the regiment were: William r. Morrison,
resigned Dec. IS, 1862; Phineas Pease,7 mus
tered out Jan. 8, 1865, and William P. Moore,
in command at muster-Out. On Feb. 3, 1862,
tie regiment was ordered to Cairo 1t was
assigned to the Third Brigade, McClernand's
Division, and with it participated in the
battle of Fort Donelson, losing IA killed and
large number in wounded In the battle
of Shiloh the loss was II killed and 90
wounded. After the battle of Corinth it was
assigned to the brigade commanded by Gen.
Logan In March it was transferred to the
Fourth Brigade, First Division, Sixteenth
Corps. 1t took part in the expedition of
Gen. Steele against Little Rock. After
this re-enlistment it was assigned to the
Third Brigade, Third Division, Sixteenth
Corps. 1t participated in the battles of
Pleasant Hill, Fort De Russey, Tupslo,
Franklin, and Nashville, besides many other
important engagements. Seven officers and
~ men were killed in action or died of
wounds, and about 200 officers and men died
Of disease and other causes.
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THEIR RECORDS.
Brief Sketches of the Services of
Various Commands.

TIM NATIONAL TRIBUNE has In hand several
hundred requests for regimental histories All such
requests will DO scceded to in due lime. although
those now received cannot DO published for a
least year, owing to lack of space. Numerous
sketches have ready been published and of these
be found room for q second time, until ali
have been priated.l
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HIS MOTTO REASON WHY.

a Few Of tho Mysteries and AlstaKes OF
ID Army Life.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The 14th,
18th. and 10th LII and some other regiments
landed at Ypung's Point. above Vicksburg,
in May, 1863 marched across to landing
below Warrcnton, and went aboard trans
ports and down the river to Grand Gulf.
We privates were not supposed to know
much, wherefore the mystery of these move
ments. About 8 o'clock. after taps" had
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The 35th Ohio.

The regiment was organized at Hamilton,
o., during the months of August and Sep
TENDER, 1861, to serve three years. The
original members, except veterans, were
mustered OFT by companies during August
and September, 1864, by reason of expira-
ton OF terms, and the veterans and recruits
transferred to the 18Th Ohio The regiment
left the State Sept. %, 1861, under command
of Col. Ferdinand Vanderveer, afterwards
Brigadier-General and Hrevet Major-Gen-
eral. 1t was brgaded with the 9th Ohio,
18th u. s., and the I'd Mimi, and the brigade
placed under command of Brig. Gen. K. L.
McCook. Col. Vanderveer was placed in
command of the brigade during the early
part of 1863. and the command of the regi-
ment devolved upon Lieut.-Col. Long.
Lieut.-Col. Long resigned in July, and Maj.
was promoted to Lieutenant Colo
mel on July 10, and appointed to fill the
vacancy. He continued in charge of the
regiment until it was mustered out Under
command of Lieut.-Col. Boynton the regi-
ment participated in the battle of Chcka-
manga, losing 81 killed, 1876 wounded, and
six missing; total of 166. This was 80
per cent. of the total number engaged Col.
BOyntOn was severely wounded at the battle
of Mission Ridge while leading his men in
the charge on the nights. 1t was in the
battles of Pine Mountain, Dalton, Resaca,
and several other important engagements.
The total number of deaths in the regiment
while in the service was 20S; of these 80
were killed in action or died of wounds and
12S died of disease or in prison.
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The 21st Mich.

The regiment was organized ut Grand
Rapids, Mich, Sept. 3 and A, 1862, to serve
:. zee years. The members whose terms of
ser. fee would have expired previous to Oct.
], 1865, were mustered out Of service June
8, 1865, In accordance with orders from the
War Department, and the remaining MEN,
bers transferred to the 18th Mich. Col.
Ambrose A. Stevens, the first commander of
the regiment, resigned Feb. 3. 1863; Col.
William III. McCreery resigned Sept. IA,
1864; when transferred to the 18th Mich.
Col. Loomis K. Bishop was in command.
The regiment left the State Sept. II, gong
to Cincinnati, and from there it went to
Louisville. The first important battle in
which it was engaged was that of Perryville,
where the ommand lost "a men wounded
and three missing. At Stone River II men
were killed and S5 wounded. Capt. l. o.
Fitzgerald received wounds in this engage
ment from which he died on Jan. 8, 1868.
AT Chickamauga a loss of IL killed, SO
wounded, and large number missing was
sustained. Lieut.-Col. Wells and Capt
Smith were killed in this action, and Col.
McCreery, then commanding the brigade,
was severely wounded and taken prisoner.
Soon after the battle the regiment was as
signed to the Engineer Corps. During the
latter part of November, 1853, it was as
signed to the Second Brigade, First Divis-
ion, Fourteenth Corps, and participated
with that organization in all the battles of
the march to the sea. Among the other bat
ties in which the regiment participated are
Stewards Creek, Tullahoma, Browns Ferry,
Mission Ridge. Savannah, and Bentonville.
While IN the service there were 377 deaths !;
81 officers and men were killed in action,
and the remainder died of disease and other
causes
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.AeYpungest Soldier.

Fillmore nj. Bfist, Dubuque, Iowa. was
born Dec. 29, 1881; enlisted Dec. 26, 1863,
and was discharged, on account of wounds,
March 18, 1865. He, with his father, was
member of the 1st Wis. Cav, and served
through the Atlanta campaign in 1864
from Cleveland, East Tenn, to Lost Mount
ain, near Atlanta. The comrade furnishes
af1idavits as to the dates he gives.
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A TONGUE-LASHING.

Ito be concluded. ]
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pPOUTN4DE CONCERTS.

II is one of the singular phenomena al 'o''''
,,on with musical entertainments in New-io rK anu
elsewhere that whenever an EXPERIMENT WIN" 10
recognized as probematical is attempted, the P'oo
,ero e promptly complicated by the advent Oh d
second enterprise Of the same character we nave
NOT vet been completely convinced that one opei-
stc institution can be carried on successfully
hut pending the decision Of that question we are
N have three Institutions this fall ana winter
esrh one Of which would be recognized as the
means Of liberal entertainment In any other CITY
~ the country Consideration Of this problem Is
q little more weighty, perhaps. than the occasion
warrants but il was suggested by the fact that
Mr. Sedrs season Of promenade concerts at the
Madison Square Garden, which opened most au-
spiciously on Sunday evening. was promptly handl-
canned last night by the first Of series or con-
certs by Sousa' S Band at the Olympia Roof GARDEN
There ought OF course. to be no clash OF interests
here for there is a wide difference between even
a hrst-cass military band and an orchestra In
the serious parts of their programmes however,
men like Mr. Sousa have developed the capacity
Of their bands greatly that the lovers OF high
class music do not hesitate to seek enjoyment AT
their concerts and il was scarcely TO be wondered
al that the audience of the Olympia was quite, as
numerous and enthusiastic as that at the Garden
Roth concerts were thoroughly enjoyable. and since
Mr. Sousa and his were newcomers. com
pafatively speaking. ii ought 10 be recorded mat
he received welcome so hearty as 10 give assur-
them OF "a profitable week.
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WORD FOR MRS. WILLIAMS.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir. In this mornings issue have read win much
,,,orast vour article headed Against Mrs. Will
Jams" As n member of the Associate Alumnae OF
the Normal College ! wish TO correct an errohe-
Gus statement made In the paragraph tne AZ
unnae against her" The Alumnae as a BODY mas
IN M way been consulted nor has there been a
meeting 10 decide whether or not the Associate
XhImn9e should as "A body indorse or oppose any
20 ndidate for the position OF Supervisor OF Kin
dereartens In Justice to Mrs: Williams allow me
TO state that on the contrary Know OF n hullpu'
~ nrouinent members. OF whom II an execu-
tive officer Of high standing, who are strongly IN
On what does Commissioner Mack base his state
mcnt that Mrs Williams fails TO have either praco
surely the mother has the practical training. AS
FOR the theoretical has Mrs. Williams been ques-
tioned as to her qualifications?
4 MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATE ALUMNAE.
New York Sept g. 1886.
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Holm LAWRENCE.

John Lawrence died at his summer home in
Southampton, Long Island on Sunday night from
heart disease. Mr.. Lawrence was a little over
sixty years of age. well-preserved and hne-look
ing man, and the announcement of his death came
as a surprise to his many friends in this city, as
they had known nothing OF his sickness
Mr.. Lawrence the son OF John Riker and
Margaretta Lawrence, his father having been a
resident of Connecticut. and at one time It's Gov
ernor.
Mr. Lawrence's home was at No. 80 West Seven
teenth-st lie was a popular member OF the Union
many years was Of its governors: 1t
last that a difficulty arose. which led to Mr.
OF the ballots at that time a mistake was made
and Mr. Lawrence was declared reelected TO the
Board short time afterward the superintendent
of the club discovered the mscount by accident
and announced the fact Both Mr.. Lawrence and
his opponent In the election thereupon withdrew
from the contest. He was also prominent mem
her OF the Sons Of the Revolution. of which society
he was OF the managers.
Mr. Lawrence married Emily La Fargo. and
their children have been two daughters, the
Misses Margaretta and Aimee T. Lawrence.
The body is to be brought to his city home to-
day and the funeral will be held at All Souls
Church, Fourt-ave., and Twentieth-st, tomorrow
at noon. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery
in the family lot.
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precluded any hopes that permanent Improvement
would take place In his then weakened condition.
Mr. Darling sank gradually until he passed peace
fully away on Sunday.
Mr. Darling was born in Burke. VT, in ls2l, ana
his early life spent on farm In the Green
Mountain State. While still young man he ex-
hIbited marked business ability. and attracted the
attention of Paran Stevens. When he was ABOUT
twenty-one years old he went to Boston ana was
employed by Mr.. Stevens. who was at that time
the proprietor of the famous Revere House In that
city. Mr. Darlings services and abilities were held
in such value by Mr. Stevens that when In ls'Z'
the latter decided to open the Battle House In
Mobile Ala. he took Mr. Darling into partnership
and gave the new venture into his managemeht.
Associated with Mr. Darling in the conduct OF inns
was afterward to become known as member OF
the wel-known firm of Hitchcock. Darling & CO.
on one of Mr. Stevens's visits to the Battle House.
he called Mr. Darling and Mr.. Hitchcock TO nm
to open the Fifth Avenue Hotel in Ncw-fork II
both Of you will go there and take charge OF me
busiress" Both readily assented, and as partners
OF MIR Stevens they came to this city thrty-seven
years ago. and began their management Oh 'he
TO his employees Mr.. Darling was invariably
considerable When fire occurred In the hoteL,
Of Several MG" servants the greatest kindness was
shown to the relatives OF the victims.
came striking and prominent figure on ana IN eh
parts of the world who have been guests at the
hotel.
Mr.. Darling man Of decided convictions
and of broad views upon al questions OF public
interest. He attained a high position and be-
came one Of the substantial men and most highly
esteemed citizens of the metropolis because OF his
sterling integrity inherent force OF character and
business ability. His ample fortune has been
bravely and honestly earned by life of uniring
in important institutions, among them being the
Second National Bank. Fifth Avenue Safe De-
post Company; the Union Dime Savings Bank,
earliest members, of the Union League Club and
Of the New England Society. All patriotic and
honorable causes received his sympathy and APP
proval. He was especially noted for his high
sense of Justice and hi sever-ready defence Of the
unfortunate and oppressed. His numerous kindly
charities were mostly unknown TO the world.
He Is survived by widow. who in his decline was
devoted in hes ministratons to her husband He also
leaves a nephew, Elmer A. Darling. who with
Charles y. Was admitted to partnership in
the hotel firm in 1895. Mr.. Darlings name as well
his interest will remain in the Fifth Avenue Hotel
The body Is expected TO arrive In this city this
morning, and until then no arrangements for the
funeral will be made. 1t Is expected that meetings
of the directors of the Second National Bank. the
Fifth Avenue Safe Deposit Company and the Union
League Club will be called to take action Mr.
Darlng's death