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MUSTER ED OUT.
Veterans of the Country's Grandess Army
Who Have Answered the Last Call

| Veterans of the Country's Grandess Army
| Who Have Answered the Last Call
| RILEY.-At Buffalo, N. Y. recently, Michael
| Riley. Lieutenant, Co. ID. 10Th N. Y. aged SO.
| Comrade Riley was formerly q ship carpenter.
| After the war he became member of the Buff
| falo Municipal Police. When the Niagara
| Frontier Police Force was organized he was
| retained, but resigned to- become Customs de-
| tectivo ut the International Hotel, Niagara
| Falls. While there he was taken with paralysis
| and was compelled to return to Buffalo. He
! recovered, and was appointed on the Buffalo
| Police Force. being given detective work. Fiji
| teen years ago he was seized by another para
| lytc strok e. and was made Janitor of the Police
| Headquarters building. For the past nIne years
| he had been unable to leave his room. His
! wife had attended to the executive part of the
| duties.
KaUT.-At Severance, Kan, Jan. 6, Jacob
Kaut, Co. ID, Cd Kan. Cav. aged SO. He was
buried by Severance Post, 19l, of which he was
an honored member.
| WALsH.-At You Sers, N. Y. Jan. 9, of pneu-
| monia Robert Walsh. Co. G, 9th N. Y. H. A.,
| aged Co. He was member of Fremont Post,
| 500.
ARMsTaosG.-At Plymouth, Ind, Dec. 20,
1895 of cancer, Daniel Armstrong, Co. ID. 9th
Ind. Comrade Armstrong enlisted as n private
and was soon made Sergeant-Major His record
was an enviable Que. He had held almost every
office in the git of Tibbts Post. and for nine
years was Adjutant. He had also held a num-
Der of City aud County Offices
BLoCu.--At Wilton Junction, Iowa, Jan. Is,
Jacob Bloch Co. G, 35,h Iowa, aged "a. The
comrade was born in Switzerland aud moved
to the Uuited States in 1850. He had lived at
Wilton many years. He bequeathed 500 to
Henry Siebert Post, of which he honored
member.
SPoHN.--At Muscatine. Iowa. recently, Geo
Spohn, Co. G., 35th Iowa, aged "a. COmrade
Spohn had suffered for many years from the
effects of a suustrole received during q march.
lie was q member of Norman Post, and was
buried under the auspices of that body. A
widow survives him.
WARNER.-At Meadville, Pa. Dec 30. 1895,
Nelson Warner, LIST III. l.. A. Comrade Warner
had been an invalid for 20 years. He was u
member of Post 331 and other organizations.
A widow and son survive him.
BLoUs.-At Copopa, o.. Nov. % 1895, J. ID.
Blous. Co. j, 9TH Ohio. aged 81. He was u men,
Der of Allen Post, 65, and was buried by his
comrades.
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PETITIONS FOR A SERVICE PENsIo

PETITIONS FOR A SERVICE PENSION.
Since our last issue we have received
and sent to the House of Representatives
petitions in favor of Service Pension
from the following:
James s. Fenier. late Co. f. 9Th Mo. Cav,
and Is others, of Winlock, Wash.
M. w. Hartshorn late Co. II, 156th III.
Vols. and ID others, of Marathon, Iowa.
ID. L. Smiley, late Co. L, 1lSth Ill. Vols,
and 81 others, of Nemaha. Neb., represent
ing G. w. Cuip Post, No. So, Department of
Nebraska. GAR.
X. p. Russell, late Co. K, 32d Wis. Vols,
and 10 others, of GreenIeaf, Wis.
Joseph Carpenter, late Co. X, 149th Ind
Vols, and eight others, of Lucas, Iowa.
S. b. Clark, late Co. ID, ID Wis. Cav, and
23 Others, representing Ellsworth Post %,
of Rush City, Department of Minnesota
GAR.
A. c. Buck and 10 others, of Sweet Home,
Ore, forwarded by 3. Harris, late Co. Il, Sth
Iowa Cav.
Harrison Marcy. late Co. A, ODD Wis. Vols,
and IA others, of Union Grove, Wis, for
warded by VIM. Gunter, late Co. G, 43d Wis.
Vols.
John W. Darby, late Co. X, 22d Mass.
Vols, and % others, OF Paynesville, Mimi,
representing Eugene M. Wilson, Post No.
1S9, Department of Minnesota, GAR.
Ansel G. Leet, late Co. II, 1l2ih N. Y.
Vols, and 10 Others of West Chester, Iowa.
VIM. Stevenson, late Co. G, 18th N. Y.
Vols, and so others, of Southwest Oswego,
NY
F. E. Wenkel. late Co. Z, I'd Mo. Vols,
and Is others, of Champion City and Spring
Bluff, Mo.
John Trimble, late 1st Pa. Cav, and 81
others, of Upper st. Clair, Pa, and vicinity
John C. Fremont Post, % Department of
Florida, GAR, located at Barlow, Fla.
NJ. w. Reynolds, late Co. X, 9th N. j.,
and Co. G, 11th N. j., and nine others, of
Sorrento, Fla.
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THE picture of Gen. Grant which
appears in The NATIONAL TRIBUNE
Library's Commanders of the United
States Army" is unique one, and we
think never before published. 1t repre-
sents Gen. Grant sitting in an easy
attitude upon chair, with his coat and
vest open, cigar in his hand, and a
quick, alert look in his eyes. 1t must
have been taken soon after the war, as
the attitude is the familiar, halfloung-
ing one of the camp. The issue is a
double number. Price 10 cents.
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THE VERMONT BRIGADE.
Its Glorious Part In the Battle of The
Wilderness.

There are not few veterans who
stubbornly insist that the Vermont Bri-
gade was the best brigade in the glorious
old Army Of the Potomac. at any rate,
there never was better brigade, neither
in that army nor in any army which ever
marched to battle. And in its long list
of brilliant achievements there is not a
brighter chapter than it wrote on the
first day Of the battle Of the Wilderness
where it held a position of vital import
ance to the army, against the most dcs-
perate efforts of the rebels in overwhelm-
ing masses TO secure it. 1t did this at
fearful cost TO itself, since it lost more
than one-third Of IFS number, but it in
fiicted an even more terrible loss upon
its assailants. Its grand old commander,
Gen l.. A. Grant, formerly Assistant
Secretary of War, has written for THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE a most vivid and
readable account of the operations of the
brigade on that fearful yet glorious day
and we shall shortly publish this. II
will be of deepest interest to every man
whs served in the Army Of the Potomac
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Go to work now to get subscribers to
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will make the same liberal terms on
these tickets that we have done in
previous years. 1t is easy to get sub
scribers now, and you can provide your
self with ticket by little work among
your comrades and acquaintance. We
will be glad to send any number of
sample copies required for canvassing.
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lessly in order that he might be repaid
TO the last farthing due him. Where he
lent paper dollars worth but So cents of
their face, he was repaid in gold dollars,
worth every cent of their face. He was
the Nations preferred creditor, and
everyone else had to wait until he was
satisfied. No thought was given those
who had freely donated much more than
he loaned.
Now, we earnestly beg you to think
of these men and their monetary sacri-
fees, as well as of their patriotism, forth
tude, and courage. We ask you to take
up this single fact alone, and consider
il for awhile, apart from all others, with
reference to the passage Of a Service
Pension Bill. We are very sure that if
you will do so, you cannot help finding
that it alone is more than sufficient
reason for the passage of such measure
of justice. Consider it for the time merely
as an act of reimbursement-as the first
and most just of all possible "War
Claims" If you will do this, with all
the facts before you, in their true pro-
portion, we shall have no doubt of the
result.
Yours, hopefully,
The NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
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THE citizens of Fredericksburg, Va,
are moving actively in the matter of
having a National Park established
near that city. The movement so far is
confined to the citizens. but soon an
effort will be made to induce the CO
operation of veterans of both the
armies which fought there.
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ARTICLES FORTHCOMING.

TIE VERMONT BRIGADE IN THE
WILDERNESS. by BreUd My.-Gen.
L. A. Grant, commander Of he brigade,
and tate Assistant Secretary Of IFur.
WARREN 1T WHITE OAK road. By
r. T. Mcbride, Co. c, 1904 Ia, Manhattan
Kan.
BURKSIDE'S NINE EXPLOSION By
Clarence Wilson, I'd Pa. II. H., Los GGtos,
Cal, 1rih also an account By Gen. DeloUan
Bates
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THE WHOLE SIX.

Everybody wants the whole six numbers
of The NATIONAL TRIBUNE LIBRARY now
issued. These are:
No 1.-STATIsTICS OF THE WAR.
No 2-LINCOLNs WORDS.
No. 3.-MIsCELLANEoUs MEMORANDA.
No 4-PENsION STATISTICS.
No. 5.-HISTORY OF SLAVERY.
No. 6.-PREsIDENT MONROE AND HIS
DOCTRINE.
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TRIBUNETS.

Truth: Mrs. Manhattan-What objection
have you to marrying Mr.. Severance?
Mrs. Lakeside--A very serious one; he's pay
ing big alimony already.
indianapolis Journal: DON. like her sing
ing. Her notes come from her chest.
Well, ought they uot?"
"No, indeed; they ought to stay there.
4*&
Much was gained by that prize fight after
all. That blow of Mr.. Fitzsimmons on Mr..
Maher's jaw seems to have stopped il for talk
ing purposes. Now if someone would only hit
Mr.. Corbett the same way.
So
Adviccs from Washington have apparently
clogged up Ambassador Bayard's speech works
so that they have stopped short never to go
again, until he presents his recall papers.
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1t is tiresome.

SENATOR MORGAN thinks that a war
with Spain is pretty certain. If Spain
does not put up better fight with us
than she has done with Cuba it can
be easily handled by our police, without
even calling out the militia
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VERY quietly bill went through the
Senate last week giving the President
power to enlist / 900 more men for the
Navy, and in any emergency TO enlist
as many more as may be thought neces-
sary to equip all the vessels, and also
those employed for the transportation of
troops.
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If the Spaniards read our esteemed
contemporary, the Congressional Record,
they will get the idea that this country
is preparing very rapidly for most
effective job Of interfering in the Cuban
matter.
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UiH be doubled at once, and Nth little trouble.
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EVERY new subscriber to the Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE is a petition to Con-
gress in favor of the Service Pension.
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IT is no doubt bitter medicine, but
Spain has to take it all the same. She
has nobody to blame for it but her
self. We have been remarkably patient
and forbearing
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WE are not playing, the bully with
Spain, but addressing her the words of
soberness and truth, which it was inevi-
table that she would have to hear sooner
or later.
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THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is the ONLY
champion the soldiers hare among the great pa
pers of the country The best toay 10 help all
ceterans is BY getting it more subscribers
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Hare yoa asked all your acquaintance 10
subscribe for THE NAGIONAL 7RIBUNEF
II NOT DO so at once, 10 giue the paper more
posccr IN cltampiOHiag the cause Of t.e veterans.
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EVERY COEIRADE
Should Have One of the Beautiful
NATIONAL TRIBUNE CALENDARS
for 1856.

There are only a limited number Of
them left q ID we have decided to let
them &C at
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JUST 81 weeks and six days more of
this Administration.
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rsasO Al 1t vsae7on rosr OFFICE As ssoovosss NATTER
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every man who followed the flag South
ward with musket or saber was so little
as $1,000 We still have the enormous
sum of s2,O00.000,O00. or Approximately
as much as the bondholders loaned the
Government-which was freely donated
to the Nation by the men who fought its
battles.
Gentlemen, this is purely business
view Of the matter, which has never been
made sufficiently prominent. We heard
much Of the patriotism of the men who
loaned the Government large sums of
money to maintain its credit and carry
on the war; Nothing has been said of
the generous donations Of the men who
actually bore the heat and burden of its
terrible struggle for existence. Yet
these men gave out of their scanty earn.
ings vastly more than the bondholders
loaned out Of their abundance. Yet the
bondholder's loan was made debt OF
honor; he was inscribed first on the rolls
Of those whom the Nation felt obligated
to. The whole people were taxed merci-
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-07-03

National Committee, 1t In Thought,
May Name Senator Hill.

CHICAGO, July 2.-The executive COM
mittee of the national Democratic commit
tee has decided to recommend TO the full
committee that ii proceed in the usual way
to designate a man for temporary chair
man of the national convention. 1t is not
yet determined whether the executive COM
mittee Will assume the responsibility of
matter still under consideration. The de-
cision to recommend this course has been
arrived at not in defiance of the request Of
the silver men. but, 1t is claimed. because
it is in accordance with the precedents in
the party. Still, there are evidences that
the members of the committee resent the
demand OF the silverites as without war
rant, and II is believed they have reached
the point where they prefer to take the
chances Of an open fight In the convention
10 submitting tamely to what they loox
on as an -unjustified effort at dictation.
There is no doubt that IL the full national
committee accepts the recommendation 1t
will result in the precipitation of a lively
skirmish on the floor OF the convention
on the threshold OF its proceedings. The
silver men arc quite determined on this
point. and show no disposition to yield
unless pronounced and well-known siiver
man should be named by the national COM
mittee, which there is now reosop 70 be-
Iiere viii not be the case. II q gold man is
selected the silver minority OF the nation
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=, committee will bring I'm a report recon-
mending a silver man, and the hrst contest
hefween the gold and silver forces viii hs
fouchr out there and then IL has been in
ftmafe ed that in case affairs reach this state
Chairman Harrity, OF the national com
will arbitrarily seat the gold candidate
Mr.. Harrity's friends say, however. that
he will pursue no course that Is not in
accord with precedents and with his ideas
of fairness 10 all. The silver men refuse
70 believe that he would pursue such a
course but shake their heads ominously
when asked what would De the result in
case he did.
The gold men on the national committee
are not united on man for presiding off,
Ger but they discuss names more freely
than do the sflverites mentioning those OF
Senators Hill and Villas. and OF Mr. Hugh
wallace. member Of the national committee
from the State of Washington and son-in-
law of Chief Justice Fuller. OF the United
States supreme Court. There Is liable to
committee, with the administration gold
men constituting one faction and the anti
administration gold men the other faction.
senator Hill stands for the latter wing
and Senator Villas and Mr.. Wallace for the
former IL is claimed that Senator Villas
is not anxious for tae place. ana there Is
unite on Mr.. Wallace. Ii * believed that
he would be willing 10 accept the honor OF
the nomination. taking his chances I'm the
convention in a contest with the silver
nominee The administration men are large
ly superior in numbers to- the gold men.
and. IL is CANNED, even nave "A HidJOilll or
the committee against both the silver men
There is, however. a belief among MEN,
bers of the committee that Senator Hill
might prove acceptable TO the silver peo-
pie and in case they should signify "A viii
iingness TO accept him he might ee named
as a compromise candidate by the commit
tee.
The movement TO make Senator Hin
temporary chairman has received decid-
ed impetus during the day. and there Is
good reason for believing that the eNecu-
tive committee OF the national committee
would be pleased 10 suggest his name IL
they felt that il would be accepted by the
silver men. Members of the committee
profess TO believe that Hill Will be accept
able to the silver people because he Is not
regarded as an administration man. though
ranked with the gold forces. Many i'm
partial observers express the opinion that
the Senator will be ultimately accepted
by all factions in order TO make smooth
sailing at the beginning of the convention
The silver leaders hold out stifffy. however.
for a man of pronounced silver proclivities
for presiding officer
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this morning. sasd: while don't suegest
or approve delay in the matter. L must say
that 1 am utterly opposed to any gag law
rushing. Let this convention oe one
marked by fairness. We have nothing 10
lose and much TO gain. Let Us give every
body a fair hearing. and then act accoro-
ing to our best judgment. L think the cause
of silver would be aided by such acuon
could not Ss raised no matter what the
result"
Asked what his views were upon the ques-
tion OF making Senator Hill. of New YORK;
chairman. he said: Senator Hill would
man. but he IS allied with the gold forces
and II would be roundabout way OF pro
cadure for US to turn over TO the min0rliy
not TO be supposed that the majority is go
ing 10 jeopardize its own work. As IoT
Governor Altgeld. i rever understood tnat
man
"Then you do. not believe that Senator
Hill will be chairman of the temporary f oid OH
votes and such silver delegates as FAVOR
him?"
came emphatic. using forcible gestures TO
accentuate his point. This convention is
in control of the silver men. That is a fact
beyond any question of doubt Now II the
gold men were in control. they would not
think of giving control of the temporary
organization. That would be declared fool,
ish by them. and / don't believe they viii
expect us to do It, Anyway. whether they
do or not. we shall not have IL that way.
A silver man will WELD the gavel.
Whom have you heard menfioneSg
Nobody with any definite1ess- can tell
YOU There are many candidates. and
have not committed myself 10 any of them
Jones, of Arkansas. would be a good man.
Now referring to the matter of the push
ing through of our plans in a hurry: have
talked with several leaders. and we are
not all in favor of the least bit of hurry.
Every man in the convention or every
movement should have a fair and impartial
hearing. Then can go before the peo-
pie with clean hands and ask their approv-
al. do not agree with Governor Aitgeld
that there Is any jeopardy in such course
to our cause"
Senator Blackburn was naturally rather
backward about saying anything about
presidential candidates or their chances. as
his own constituency was booming him for
the place this morning. Il have heard" he
said. that Governor Altgeld has decided
to assist Mr.. Bland. but it is a little early
yet to talk Of chances"