The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-08-06
PICKET SHOTS.
From Alert Comrades All Along the
Line.
Friends I'm Need.

W. B. WaffOrd, Sd Ga. s. y, CaSsia,
Fla, writes: 81 want to find member OF
the 149th Pa, wounded at Gettysburg. 1
WAS in the advance skirmish-line In ledge
of-woods in front of the peach orchard. In
this ledge are some large powders. The
soldier mentioned had sought protection be-
hind them. He was shot through both
thighs, but it was a flesh wound. L was
with him for two hours, and gave him hali
the water I had in my canteen. He asked
me to stay with him aud go to his nome.
He lived Is miles from Gettysburg"
J. Newton Breed, Togus Me-, writes: "A
Sergeant of the Odd N. Y. Cav. (dismounted),
on June 3, 1864, had his right arm nearly
cut off by piece of shell, near Bethesda
Church, in charge of the Second Brigade,
First Division, Fifth Corps.
s. was Bugler of the sd Mass, and fol-
lowed the charge to help off the wounded.
This man was lying in a rifie-pit, and asked
me to help him up so he could get to the
hospital. We had not taken six steps when
the rebels opened on us, some Of them not
hundred yards distant, and more than 5O
bullets whistled past our heads in as many
seconds We went back fully 200 yards to
where the stretcher- bearers were crouchlng
behind a breastwork, and placed him on
stretcher. / do not know If this man Is
still living, or if his comrades know who he
was, but if they do they will confer great
favor by writing to blind cOmrade."
James J. Campbell, MOntezuma, Iowa,
writes: was with the 58th Pa, with MAJ
Wind, acting as his servant at the charge OF
Fort Harrison. On the field l met young
soldier, wounded in the left arm, who asked
me for drink. / gave him some water.
He offered me $40 fof it, but l told hira l
didn't want his money. If this man should
chance to see this article, / would like to
hear from him, or Maj. Wind"
Homes for Settlers.
Frank F. Atkinson, Co. +, 1924 N. y,
Chetopa, Kan, writes would like to call
the attention of veterans needing mild and
healthful climate, where homes are cheap
fruit and vegetables always abundant ana
reasonable, and plenty of soft water can be
had 10 feet from the surface. There are
nice homes improved, with from one to seven
lots, at from $3.50 to 5000, paid for In pension
payments. Small tracts, improved, of two to
ten acres, are to be had at low rates. There
is ample transpOrtatiOn-north, south, east,
and west--by the railroads. Chetopa Is
quiet, orderly town of 200 people, with
churches of all denominations, good schools !;
no saloons"
At Antietam.
W. Fl. Phipps, Shelbyville, Mo, says In
an issue of not long ago w. L. Doyle asks as
regards dates at Anteiam. l refer briefly
back to the 14th, when the LIST K. !. Cav, a
squadron of Maryland cavalry, the 18th ILL
Cav, and Sth N. Y. Cav, Col. B. F. Davis
leading, left Harper's Ferry at p. M,
passed through the rebels On Maryland
Nights, across the country, passing between
both armies at or near Sharpsburg. we
struck Longstreets ammunition-train soon
had it going the other way. After much
effort we sent it into Pennsylvania. we
arrived at Greencastle at o'clock the 18th.
The next day we went south to Williams
port We lay on our arms all night. On the
18th our Colonel reported to Little Mac on
Antietam field. The battle ragged the next
morning. The rebels fell back over the
river. We crossed the river and skirmished
some with the enemy. We were marched
| back over the river, and while marching
down the hill our artillery threw shell among
us. 1t was said 10000 rebels waited for us
at the top of the hill. Our forces crossed the
river and captured six pieces of artillery on
| the next day."
| Scattering.
John Garner, Bertram, Tex, writes: To
all whom it may concern, wish to COM
mend to all sufferers of cancer or cancer
warts our cancer doctor, j. H. Powell, of this
town. He is the most successful operator
with cancer ever saw. He has taken out
two for me-one on the right side OF my
face and one on my nose. In removing can
Ger, have never known him to fail. Those
| who may need his services will find it to
their interest to correspond with him. Nc
cure no pay is the Doctors motto i'll bust
ness.
LII. Reynolds, Box rs, Grandview, Tenn.
writes: Myself and wife desire to obtain a
situation in some Northern town, where we
can make ourselves useful, for small wages.
Letters will be answered, with full pariic
| ulars.
G. A. Shelly, Loyal Legion Headquarters
Detroit, Mich, has q full set OF Rebellion
Records, with maps, which he would like tt
dispose of reasonably.
Robert Alice, Mount Holly, N. j., want:
to know the exact date of reconnaissance
made in considerable force toward the Blue
Ridge by way of Charles City and Robinson
| River and at the RIGHT of Cedar Mountain