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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-02-17
Stmr. CLAUDINE,
CAMERON, Commander,

Will leave Honolulu Tuesday at 5P.M.,
touching at Kahului, Hama, Hamoa and
Kipahulu, Maui. Returning arrives at
Honolulu Sunday mornings.
Will call at Nuu, Kaupo, on second trip
of each month.
EW No Freight will be received after
PIN. on day of sailing.
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
The 6fst III,
A Most Deserving Comrade.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Incident
ally learning that Comrade A. ID. King, OF
Culbertson, Neb., has permitted his name to
come before the people of this State for State
Treasurer, and believing word of COM
mendation is good, deem it not more than
kindly TO speak of his services as a soldier
during the times that tried mems souls.
Loyalty and patriotism found him enlisted
as drummer-boy in the ranks OF the 4th
Iowa at an age less than IA years At the
expiration of one year he was soldier with
musket on his shoulder as a private in the
ranks. His regiment was brigaded under
command of our gallant Gen. John M.
Thayer, and took part in the battles of
Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, and was
in and through the fiery siege of Vieksburg
and thence with Sherman to Memphis,
Tenn, and upon the memorable march of
300 miles across to Chattanooga, taking part
IN the battle of Missionary Ridge, on to Re-
SAGA, Atlanta, thence on to the sea, and on
to the end of the rebellion. In each battle
and through all the fire this boy, as pri-
waite, proved himself a manly and brave sol
der. He mustered out in August, 1865, yet
a boy of less than 10 years. He returned to
Iowa and at once began life for himself and
through all, by his manly and honorable
bearing won the good will of all. At no time
politician, yet always manifesting deep
The National tribune., 1896-06-18

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE; Judge
Benz. vi. Peck, a comrade of Post No. IS,
Department Of Pennsylvania, who was q
Captain Of the 14lst Pa, one of the regi-
ments Of the Second Corps that made the
assault on the angle at SpOttsylyania. May
IL, 1864, when Gen. Edward JobnsOn's Di-
vision was captured, including Gen. Edward
Johnson aud Gen. G.. III. Stewart, has Colts
revolver which he got from a rebel Officer
that day. The Judge says that the officer
had three stars on his collar, and that said
officer was unwilling 10 surrender his sword
and revolver to an officer of inferior rank,
but that such a request was denied, and
aforesaid officer was persuaded to yield to-
such arguments as the time and eircum-
stances demanded, and the Captain got the
sword and revolver. The Judge says that in
the evening, while assisting in the burial OF
one of his comrades, he laid the captured
sword down, and upon stepping back TO get
it it was gone, and he has not learned to this
day what became of the sword. He says
that it was a very handsome one. The re-
volver ne has now. The Judge wants to-
know who this rebel officer was. Can you
or any of your numerous readers tell whether
this officer was Gen. Johnson or Gen. Stew
art? The Judge says that be had three
stars on his collar, but that he does not
know the marks Of rank in the rebel army,
to determine whether the officer was Gen.
Johnson or Gen. Stewart, or some other
officer. If you can give the insignia of rank
Of the rebel service to determine this aues-
ton, you will confer favor-J. ANDREW
Wilt, Adjutant, Post No g. Department OF
Pennsylvania EAR, Towanda, Pa.
If the three stars were plain silver, the
officer was a Colonel. If they were of gold
and with a wreath around them, be was q
Northumberland. On the rebel uniform
one silver star on each side of the collar indi-
Gated a Major; two, LieuteDant- Colonel;
three, Colonel. One gold star, encircled by
a wreath, Brigadier-General; two, Major
General three, Lieutenant General, and
four. General.-EDIToR NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
A WAR TALE
Comrade Tracy Calls Up Another Reminis


EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Stale army
tales are not unlike other stale stories. Once
in q while, however, some one is interested
aud appreciates the effort at least
Christopher III. Ford was Lieutenant in
Co. A, LIST Kan. We called him Charley
He was always given command of the adj
vance-guard. Brave and shIewd he was and
ever careful regarding his personal appear
ance. Always could he be seen with a
nicely Numbered white shirt, while Others
of US were satisfied with the regulation gar
ment.
In rear of Natchez, Miss, in the Fall of
1863, boots and saddles" called us in line.
The command was galiop." Arriving at the
river bank at Natchez, we were ferred over
as quickly as possible and put on the trail
of about 1000 OF our friends, the enemy,
who had played smash-destroyed the pom
toon train, taking all the horses and mules
and everything else in sight.
At Black Bayou 90 miles away, Lieut..
Ford and his guard came 10 new bridge,
partially destroyed by the Johnnies after
they had Gro ,sed il. Ford and the boys dis
mounted. He saw horse hitched away
over in the brush. "Shoot over there" he
said to one Of the troopers, "and wake them
up"
The one shot was all That was necessary.
for in a minute nearly 1000 men were firing
at the little squad. Nearly all of our men
were wounded. Charley Ford's white shirt
was a target for the sharpshooters At the
first fire he fell, not badly hurt. While the
regiment was numbering along behind COM
ing up in line-oi-battle, the rebs did a little
practicing at the expense of Ford, and their
bullets did cut the dirt pretty lively They
let up directly, and Ford jumped up and
ran. The shooting commenced again and
he fell TO the ground. Three times he made
the same break" the Johnnies thinking
when he fell that was the last of him. His
final effort, however, landed him behind a
tree, and one rebel, when he started to run,
gave him parting shot and yelled Justify,
See the son of a saTdine !p-RoBERT
Tracy ST Tosenh Mo
The National tribune., 1896-06-18

On the 18th day of January, 1863, we had
marched all day and were very tired. Just
at night we were drawn up in line-of-battle,
expecting a little brush with the foe; but
they failing to appear, we were ordered to
stack arms and put up our shelter tents.
We had only enjoyed them little while
when We were ordered to prepare to march.
There was much grumbling, but we knew
the first duty of soldier, and so fell into
line. / should have said just before we put
up our tents it began to sprinkle, and finally
it was raining quite hard.
Very soon after we started it grew dark.
Presently Thought heard in the distance
ahead some one shouting. / did not pay
much attention for while, but as it con-
tinued with more energy and we kept get
ting nearer, thought it sounded like one in
distress. i firmly believe the guiding hand
of Providence directed me how TO act.
When | got as / thought, within reaching
distance of the man who was making all
this noise, gave the order in a loud voice,
Haiti" This command the men immedi
ately in the rear obeyed, and gave me a
chance to reach down and lift the man ont,
set him on his feet, and let him go on his
way rejoicing. What was the matter? BY
The National tribune., 1896-06-18

wretched ration, when it came, was always
fairly divided. The stronger hand was not
stretched out to rob the weaker comrade.
There WAS spirit honorable to the Ameri-
can name and to our common humanity.
In the hospitals the dying passed away
without sign. We marched on to the appar-
emily inevitable end, without any of the
agonizing scenes that are so frequent in the
tragedies of ordinary life. The two FREEDOM.
inant feelings were love for the American
flag and hatred of our vindictiye foes.
When we began to be drafted off for ex-
change the rebels weakened the guard con-
siderably, knowing that the prospect of free
dom would, of course, diminish the desire to
escape. ] was in the batch sent TO Rich
mond about the Goth or 9th of February.
/ know a large number of sick remained
behind, but whether any well men remained
after we LETT | could not say. 1t was COM
mon talk among the prisoners that the sur
vivors in all numbered 1000 o. 5000, and
that the rebels themselves were greatly as
ton shed at this result.
When we marched outside of the siockade
TO be taken TO the cars number of boys in
rebel uniform were drawn up an escort.
They looked like school cadet corps. They
when came along seemed to strike their
fancy.
There's a bow" one said. "You come
here; you be one of us; well be good TO you :
"Oh, no. answered; " I'm going North. y
During our journey to Richmond we VIZ
tually had possession of the train. The
rebel guards seemed to recognize that the
war was almost over and the Coniederacy
lost.
We had expected on arrival at Richmond
to be Immediately exchanged, but instead
were kept in Libby for about two weeks.
On March IL or II we were taken down TO
the water and put on board rebel steam
boat
So far as we saw Richmond, it seemed like
a city of the dead. The steamboat proceeded
TO Varina Landing, on the James River, mar
rOwly escaping torpedo on the way; and
as we approached the point we saw the
American flag floating up on the bluff.
To describe my feelings would be impos-
sible. While life lasts shall never forget
the sight, after nearly seven months of dark
ness and horror of that starry banner,
which meant to us rescue and hope and
freedom. The American flag seen under
such circumstances is never likely to be for
gotten. When | fall iu for the final muster
my minds gaze will turn to the Stars and
Stripes at Farina Landing.
The story should end here. Before my
80 days 1urlough was over Richmond had
fallen. Lee had surrendered. and our great
war President had gained a martyrs crown.
The war is past; its lessons have been
taught and learned; this is once more a
united country, and all true soldiers will for
give-but we should not and cannot forget.
HENRY MANN. 59th n. Y, 10 Hancock
street, Brooklyn, n. Y.
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
who Was HEP

The Spring Hill correspondent to the Nash
vile american of recent date says:
Mr.. Henry Pointer, whose place is about
! half n mile north of Spring Hill, made
a find this afternoon, which, at first, was
rather startling, and later most interesting
| Mr.. Pointer is the owner Of the celebrated
| brood mare Sweepstakes the dam Of Hal
Pointer, who just now has "a very fine colt at
her side. Mr.. Pointer walked down into
her paddock this afternoon TO look after the
mother and youngster. As he approached
the bank of McCutcheon's Creek, which flows
through the end of the pasture, his eyes fell
upon an object which gave him something
of a sensation. 1t was apparently q human
skull, and examination revealed the fact that
the entire skeleton of a man lay partially
covered by the earth, having been robbed of
its place of interment by the gradual wash
ing away of the bank by the stream.
Mr.. Pointer deferred further investiga-
ton until he could come TO town and get n
number of the Woolwine school boys and
several Nashville drummers to go with him
to the scene. Then the find was completely
unearthed.
"The skeleton proved to be that of a Union
soldier-a man about six feet i'll hight. 1t
was in remarkable state of preservation,
earth for about 30 years. Rotten fragments
of the regulation soldiers blanket lay about
the skeleton. The patent leather band and
buckle of his cap were there, and between
the lower ribs and the thgh-bone was a
large minie-ball the messenger of death
lying with the Bones of its victim The
ball was takeriin charge by Mr.. John Crutch-
field, of Nashville,
by the SPECTRAL soldier, on his last long
and silent duty, was the rusty chain and
metal stopper of his canteen. In position
indicating that 1t Had fallen from his pocket;
as the cloth rolled away was -bladed
pearl-handle Knife. The handle and the
tips were as bright as if brand new, but the
blades were a little-rust eaten. The metal tip
of a lead pencil and number of regulation /.
brass buttons bcaring the letters U. S. COM
pleied the find. The teeth of the skull
were in perfect state of preservation.
"The soldieESmust have met his death
during the hdtz diminishing that occurred
about here 6h stl4e night of the battle of
Franklin, and was probably hurriedly buried
by his comrades on the bank of the creek.
The remains will be buried by Mr.. Pointer,
and the relics will be preserved"
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Iclip the
above from "The Horse Review of May 10,
1896 Thought it might be acceptable for
your columns.r--J. A. WELLS, Captain, 91st
H., Erie, Kans.
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
HURLBUTS MEN.
How the Brave Old Soldier Won His Major
Generalship.

Generalship.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Hurlbut's
Division was at Bolivar Nights when the
battle Of COrinih, in October, 1862 began.
We started at 3 a. M, Oct. 4. marched 81
miles southeast, until we struck road run.
ming from Grand Junction, Tenn, to Coriuth
which route The Confederate army had
passed on going up to Iuka. The Conied-
crate wagon-train had ust passed by on
the way to their army. We followed ON
after them, aud had not gone over three
miles when we came 10 their pickets and
captured some of them.
About dusk we halted, and lay in line-of-
battle on our arms, without fire or blankets,
as we had been ordered to leave everything
behind. The next morning there we lay.
just one division, in front of what we always
supposed to be about $4,000 of the enemy
Now il looked as though we must either
whip them or let them take us South. i do
not think we had more than 1000 men all
told. We had hoped that Rosey would have
taken good share of the sand out of the
JOhnnies at C0rinth.
As ours lthe First Brigade) marched in
front the 4th, it was the Second Bri-
gade's turn TO 60 ahead the next day,
Oct 5. Sunday morning. So the Second
marched past where we stood in line in a
little field, with timber in front, and In a
few minutes / saw the smoke OF log house,
set on fire, and the firing commenced
An Orderly came back TO Gen. Hurlbnt,
who sat on his horse near our regiment, and
We were ordered TO the front on the double
quick. But il was not long before the Con-
iederates were falling hack toward the bridge
on Hatchie River, probably three miles from
where we had struck them.
We drove them through the timber and
fields;N until we came near large white
house on the east side Of the lane. We
passed by a sx-horse battery. j noticed one
gun with five horses shot down, aud one
horse still standing, and the rebs had Just
left the guns, still smoking and pointed
toward Us. Weswept right on TO the bridge.
Here 500 of the Confederaies were cut off and
captured, and the division crossed over in
the face of heavy fire.
just then Gen. Ord came up and took
command. He was the ranking General.
bat was wounded in a few minutes The
command fell TO Hurlbut, and then we made
forward move. As our regiment emerged
from the bottom up very steep II toward
battery, the enemy broke and fed TO the
woods.
Here we captured over 500 prisoners, got
there wounded, captured a lot Of corn meal
and salt, and lots of haversacls filled up with
vet corn meal already made up ready to
bake when they got time, great many
arms, blankets and clothing that they threw
away when they made their last stand, and
IL cannon.
We lay there day OF so, and then marched
back to Bolivar with our prisoners and can
non, feeling as though we bad done some
good service. Hurlbnt was promoted on our
return TO Bolivar 10 Major-General, and COM
manded, if i remember right, corps or
department., and gave his men all the glory
of his success.-RoBERT i. SMITH, Co. L,
god Ill.
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
Was Unable 10 Use Her Hands.

Forestburg, S. Oak, Jan. /, 1896. Mr.. james
Pack writes: My mother has been sick
for over two years with rheumatism through
out her whole body. At times she was un-
able to rise hom her chair. She had lost the
entire use of her hands, so that we had to
feed her at mealtimes. We used a great
variety of remedies, but nothing did any
good. Finally we learned of doctor in
Chicago and his remedy called VitsliDer, and
sent for a trial box. After using the twelve
bottles she was restored to health, for which
we are indeed thankful"
DIR. Peters Blood Vitalizer has an un-
broken record of success in the treatment of
blood AID constitutional disorders. All
medical men agree that rheumatism is caused
by the presence of uric acid in the blood.
The Eitalizer cures rheumatism because it
eliminates this acid as well as other i'm
purities from the vital fluid.
Unlike other medicines, druggists do not
handle it, 1t can be obtained only from the
proprietor or Of special local agents. If there
are none in your neighborhood write TO DIR.
Peter Fahrney, 112-1l4 So. Hoyne Ave,
Chicago Hi
The National tribune., 1896-06-18

G. A. Howe, Wyanet, ILL.,, says: Please
ask the comrades what orders shall be given
to accomplish soonest the following move
ment: Company marching in two lines to-
wards river. The Captain sees at q dis
lance that bridge will allow only two men
side by side. What are proper commands to
give to get the company over and form again
as at first? 1t is doubtless easy, but Post
full of veterans to whom the question was
put made hard work of it between wheeling,
obliquing, filing, etc. Shall they break
ranks and when ye fall in be on the otheE
side of the riyer'"?
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
IL A HOLE.

some means plank over narrow culvert
had been displaced and this man had
slipped in with both f, ct. He had tried TO
get out but in The darkness the men in the
rear had pitched onto and over him and
thrown him back. He had become COM
pletely discouraged, and he was crying for
dear life.
If that work was not for me to perform,
how was it that that mans exact difficulty
WAS SO plainly pictured out in my mind,
and that knew just what TO do, and should
do just exactly the right thing? / want to
know who this soldier was. | would like
very much to hear from him by letter,
though would like to see him and know
him PERSONAL---VERY.. ID. HARTER, $500 Chi
cago avenue, Minneapolis, Mimi.
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
THE MOUNTAIN CHAUTAUOUA.
Mountain Lake Park, Md, on the Main
Line of the Picturesque IL. & o.

Mountain Lake Park, Md, on the Main
Line of the Picturesque IL. & o.
The most superb and sensible Summer resort
in America: 100000 expended in improve
ments; 200 beautiful cottages; hotel and cot.
tage board at from $500 to $1,000 per week
cheaper than staying at home. The mountain
air aud the mountain views simply indescrib.
able Session August 9Th to 25th Three su.
perb entertainments daily. The best music
and the best lecturers which money can pro-
cure DIR. Il. Dewitt Talmage, Gen. John b.
Gordon and Bishop J. ii. Vincent already Sc
cured, with 100 others. Dr. w. l.. Davidson,
the great Chautauqua manager, in charge.
SUMMER ScHooLs.-20 departments of i'm
portant school work in charge of leading in
structors from the prominent universities. A
wonderful chance for teachers aud students de-
string to make up studies. Tuition insignif-
cant. Wishes of students gratifed. Low rates
on railroads. For full detailed information
and illustrated programme. address A. L
Sperry, Mountain Lake Park, Md.
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
Reduced Rates TO Washington.

The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor will hold their Annual Meeting in
Washington d. c., July z to l3.
For this occasion the b. d o. r. r. Co. will
sell tickets from all points on its line East of
the Ohio River to Washington at one single
fare for the round trip, July 6 to 8, inclusive,
valid for return passage until July Is, inclusive,
with the privilege of an additional extension
until July 81 by depositing tickets with Joint
Agent at Washington.
Tickets will also be ON sale at stations of all
connecting lines
Delegates should not lose sight of the fact
that all u. ~ y. trains run via Washington,
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
PULLED HIM OUT.
How a Comrade Got into a Hole and Was
Rescued.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / enlisted
Aug. 30, 1862, in the 10th n. Y. The regi
ment was raised in Chautauqua County, and
went almost Immediately to the front at
Suffolk, Va. We had a good many marches,
as we had orders to keep the country clear
of rebels between Suffolk and Blackw water
River. On one of these marches an incident
occurred which the boys called the muddy
march. and well they might The only
wonder is that some of them were not
drowned in some of the mudholes in the
pitchy darkness Of the night.
The National tribune., 1896-06-18

interest in clean, pure Government 10
surely would not be saying too much thas
in 10 years. acquaintance / know no man,
ex-soldier or otherwise, who is more truly
equipped to serve our people as State Treas
urer Since the year 1884 he has lived at
Culbertson. Neb.. and by reason of attention.
to his own private business is worthy to-
serve the people. Comrades, help the SOL
dier boy. Honor to whom honor il due
w. III. TErTEs, Sergeant, Co. II, 18th Ill.,
Hildreth, Neb.
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
Parlor Cars for Deer Park aud Virginia
Springs.

Commencing Monday, June 18th. the b. & o.
K X. will operate a line of Buffet Parlor Cars
between Baltimore, Washington, and Stanton,
and another between Baltimore, Washington
and Deer Park, Oakland, Mountain Lake Park
and Grafton. The for Stanton will be at
tached TO Express leaving Camden Station 1890
A. NJ, and the car for Deer Park and Grafton
TO the Deer Park and Berkeley Special leaving
Camden Station ll:40 A. NJ.
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
SUBSTITUTES FOR HoRsFoRD's

Because they cost less, many substitutes are
offered some of which are dangerous, and none
of which will produce the same effect as tho
genuine. Insist upon having "HoRsFoRD's"
whether buying bottle of Acid Phosphate, or
phosphate " in glass Of soda.
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
ALREADY ISSUED.


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events
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No. PENSION sTATIsTcs.Number the roll of each class;
pendiues
No. s. HISTORY OF SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES.
about Territories;
No. PRESIDENT MONROE AND HIS oocIRlNE;-Bs
Cieelnds Message Portrait, Map
Double Number. COMMANDERS OF THE
UNITED McEl splendid full
the
Island
No. 10. THE LIFE OF NAL GEN. GEORGE n. THoMas:-
By
Cumberland with half portrait
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TO BE ISSUED.
No. IL. LIFE OF GEN. p r. SHERIDAN.
OTHER NUMBERS OF GREAT INTEREST ulLL FoLLou
10 Six of the
Address NATIONAL Washington d
The National tribune., 1896-06-18
Information Wanted.

A woman's duty lies first in the path that leads
to health. Hoods sarsapsriIIa IS Tho leader
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-11-05
Interesting Facts Regarding Divers

The dress of a fully equipped diver
weighs I6oIZ lb., and costs about $500.
First OF all comes S1z lb. OF thick under
clothing. then follows the dress itself,
weighing ii lb: boots, - b., monstrous
things with leadeu soles; breast and
back weights, SO ID; and, lastly, the he'll
met, which weighs 55 lb. When the
hull of the Great Eastern was Cleaned
by divers as she was being loaded with
the cable for the Indian submarine tele-
graph the contract price for the work
was ctr 500 and was completed III SIX
weeks by twelve divers. The incrusta-
ton on her bottom was more than foot
thick, and after il was removed She lift
ed fully two inches. The greatest depth
at which diver may safely work Is $50
feet There have been however rare in
stances of diving to 2o4 feet, and sus-
tainlng a pressure of SSH lb. on every
square inch on the body of the diver
Diving was first incepied by the action OF
the elephant in crossing a deep rlver,
when he swirns beneath the water, ele-
waiting his trunk by which method he
breathes The work of diver consists
in recovering lost articles, and singing
them in such a manner that they can
be easily hauled up, cleaning and cop
pering ships bottoms, cleaning propel-
iers, and communicating by slate and
voice. When able to work at a deapth
of 40 feet a diver is considered fully
qualified. The flag shigs in the British
navy carry eight divers, and the cruisers
four each, fully equipped. From the
Standard Magazine.