davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The National tribune., 1897-01-28

The band of the ed Pa. consisted of four
of the Withers family-the father, William
Withers, ST., drum-major; William, jr..
leader; Joseph, E fat cornet; Reuben, solo
alto Francis, first alto The other members,
numbering 16, were taken from the differ
ent companies and were instructed by the
leader, and in a very short time became
band of which we were proud.
The Withers family left the regiment after
the Peninsular campaign, Aug. 10, 1862, when
regimental bands were abolished by an act
of Congress.
The band did excellent service during the
seven days battle on the Peninsula. Withers
was always seen in the thickest parts of the
battle, administering to the comfort OF the
wounded and experimenting the burial OF
the dead when an opportunity offered itself.
Our band was the only one of all that
saved their musical instruments, and when
we reached Malvern Hill the band led us
| on the field playing the National air, The
Red, White and Blue"
The sound of the music and the sound OF
the shot and shell passing over rs made the
boys eager for the fray. When we formed
in line-Of-battle the band stood behind the
colors and played Rally Round the Flag,
Boys" till we were ordered 10 advance.
Withers took his band to place where
he ordered them to lay their musical instru-
mems down and go for their stretcbers, and
fill canteens with water. They then came
to where the regiment was holly engaged
with the enemy, and found plenty to do.
Many comrades lives were saved by the
faithful and prompt attention given by
Withers and the members Of the band.
AT the battle Of Gaines's Mill our Colonel
Samuel Black, OF Pittsburg, Pa. was killed.
He was standing in front of the color COM
pany and was just about to give the COM
mand to charge when he was struck by a
rifle-ball in the forehead. William Withers
sr., Pop Withers, as he was called came up
soon after, and with the assistance of his
youngest son, Frank, conveyed the body to
| q convenient place and buried it. He after
wards marked it SO that it could be easily
identified by relatives and friends when
an opportunity should be offered to remove
it, which was done when the Union forces
got possession of that section of the country
again.
When the Army of the Potomac was or
ganized, in the early part of 1862. the Presi-
dent (LiDcoln) reviewed them at a place
called Bailey's Crossroads, somewhere ON the
pike that leads from Falls Church to Alex
| andria. On that occasion the bands of the
division to which we belonged (Gen. Nor
rell's) were consolidated and passed the re-
| viewing officers under the leadership Of
William Withers, playing march composed
and arranged for the entire $50 men by him.
seE-VETERAN.
The National tribune., 1897-01-28

They accordingly made q double-quick
march, catching the guerrillas in a lane.
Alter pouring few volleye of musket-balls
into their midst, they stood in awe, wonder
ing if anybody was hurt. No; the guer-
rillas' speed carried them to the woods,
where, like the game, they disappeared.
i remember the close quarters of one of
them, who in haste got Oh rail fence, and
while so sitting Lieut. Strueben dispatched
n musket-bali, which tore Of part Of the
rall beneath where the guerrilla was sitting.
When the splinters few the guerrilla made
the fastest time on record, for he could run,
and run he did, but toward the brush.
Near the creek were lot of log huts.
which were deserted by the owners upon
our approach. At one Of them saw little
girl standing behind an ash-barrel. who evil
IDENTIFY, In their haste, had been deserted by
her parents. The little one implored me
not to hurt her. / took charge of her and
carried her some half mile distant to o house
from which the people had not fed. About
six years ago, while narrating the story of
she guerrillas at Big Greek in 1851 10 my
family and lady visitor from Big Greek,
The National tribune., 1897-01-28
NAVY IN THE CIVIL WAR.
Recognition OF It's Valuable Services BY
Congress.

Recognition OF It's Valuable Services by
Congress.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: It may not
be generally known that the valuable serv-
ices of our naval. squadron in the civil war
was very creditably recognized by Congress
in numerous resolutions of thanks passed by
that body.
Upon recommendation of the President q
resolution was adopted rendering the thanks
of Congress to Capt. Samuel F. Du Pont and
officers, petty officers, seamen. and marines
under his command, for the victory at Port
Royal, S. C. IL read: That the thanks of
Congress be, and they are hereby, rendered
to Capt s. F. Du Pont, and through him to
the officers, petty officers, seamen and ma
rines attached to the squadron under his
command, for the decisive and splendid VIC
tory achieved at Port Royal, S. c., Nov. Z,
1861"
Approved Feb. %. 1862.
Another was expressive of the thanks of
Congress to Capt. A. H. Foote, of the United
States Navy, and the officers and men under
his command in the Western Flotilla For
the great gallantry exhibited by them in the
victory OF Forts Henry and DonelsoD, for
their efficiency in opening the Tennessee,
Cumberland, and Mississippi Rivers to the
answering devotion to the cause of the
country in the midst Of the greatest diff
culties and dangers"
Approved March 10, 1862
A resolution expressive Of the thanks of
Congress to Lieut.. j. C. Worden, of the
United States Navy, and to the men of his
command, read: "That the thanks of Con-
gress and of the American people are due,
and are hereby rendered, to Lieut.. John l..
Worden, United States Navy, and to the Off
GERS and men of the ironclad gunbOat Mon
itor under his command, for the skill and
gallantry exhibited by them in the late re-
markable battle between the Monitor and
the rebel ironclad steamer Merrimac."
This was approved July II, 1862.
Upon recommendation of the President q
resolution of thanks to Capt. David G. Farra-
gut of the u. S. Navy, and to the officers and
| men under his command was adopted as fol-
| lows: That the thanks OF the people and of
the Congress of the United States are due and
are hereby rendered to Capt David G. Farra-
gut, of the U. S. Navy, and to the officers and
men under his command, composing his
| squadron in the Gulf of Mexico. for their
successful operations on the lower Mississippi
River. and for their gallantry displayed in
the capture Of Forts Jackson and st. Philip
and the city of New Orleans and the de-
struction OF the enemy's armed fotilla. And
| be it further resolved that the Secretary of
the Navy be directed to communicate this
resolution to Capt. Farragut and through
him to the officers and men under his COM
mand."
Approved, July II, 1862.
Upon recommendation of the President
] another resolution rendered the thanks Of
The National tribune., 1897-01-28
Observation-Disclosures

william Wlthers, r., Who Was Stabbed by
Wilkes Booth, Was q Fav0rite in the cad
Pa.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: saw in q
Troy paper not long ago story about Com
rade William Withers, jr., who was the leader
of the orchestra at the old FOrd's Theater on
the night that Booth assassinated the Presi-
dent, and how he narrowly escaped death at
the hands of the fleeing man.
Withers and / served with the 62d Pa.
He was the leader of the band. recall
certain incidents of the Peninsular campaign,
under Mcclellan, in which the band, under
William Withers, took prominent part, and
which endeared him and them to the men,
beers of the regiment.
The National tribune., 1897-01-28

Castoria is truly . marvellous thing for chill
dren. Doctors prescribe it, medical journals
recommend it and moro than-a million moth
ers are using it in place of Paregoric. Bate
mans Drops. so.called soothing syrups and
other narcotic and supplying remedies. Cas-
toria is the quickest thing to regulate the stom-
ach aud bowels and give healthy sleep the
world has ever seen. 1t is pleasant to the
taste and absolutely harmless. 1t relieves con.
stipation. quiets pain, cures diarrhma and wind
collie. allays feverishness, destroys WORMS, and
prevents commissions, soothes tho child and
gives it refreshing aud natural sleep. Castoria
Is the children's panacea-thc mothers friend.
Castoria is put up in one size bottles only.
It is not sold in bulk. Don't allow any one
to sell you anything else on the plea or prom
ise that it is "just rs good aud will answer
every purpose.
See that you get c-A-sT-o-R-I-A.
The National tribune., 1897-01-28
BRADLEY's Brave DEED.

why the Vets of the 124th N. Y. Are Proud
OF a Comrade.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The peo-
pie of this County (Orange) are few who do
not know Thomas w. Bradley, Of Co. H,
124th n Y. One of the portraits send is
from photograph taken shortly before the
time of the deed at Charlottesville which
won for him the honor medal.
At the time the petition to the Secretary
of War was submitted asking that Bradley'e
The National tribune., 1897-01-28
FIGHTING THEM OVER.
What Our Veterans Have to Say About
Their Old Campaigns.
KREKEL'S rUTCH.
Missouri Patriots Who Stemmcd the Tide OF
Rebel Victory.

Rebel Victory.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Sketches
Of great many companies and regiments OF
nearly every State in the Union have found
epace in your columns, but none OF the Or
ranizations of ST. Charles County. Mo.
No drawer men lived than hat is known
RI KrekeTs Dutch. In 1861, when hos
tilities hogan, Capt. Hoven, an old Prnssian
officer, organized Co. A of st. Charles
County Home Guards, about the 10th OF
July, composed of the Germans who loved
fher country, and, above all else, their flag.
This company was the means of preventing
the invasion of our city by many gangs of
hushwhackers
The National tribune., 1897-01-28
Commitments.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I believe
in giving credit where credit is due, aud
that certainly applies to The NATIONAL
TRIBUNE. l like everything and every-
body hat is friend of the old soldiers, and
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE stands up for
their rights every time.-JAcoB HrTE, CO.
X, 72d Pa, and Co. ID, 9th Pa. Cav, Mena-
sha Wis
The National tribune., 1897-01-28

VIM. J. Jones, Rosedale, Pasquotank Co.,
N. c., sends in the names of a number of
comrades who favor Maj. John A. Picker
for Commissioners Of Pensions.
The National tribune., 1897-01-28

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs" are simple
yet most effectual remedy for Coughs, Hoarse-
ness and Bronchial Troubles. Avoid limitations.
The National tribune., 1897-01-28
NOW A FARMERS WIFE MAKES MONEY.

I did Hard times threw my husband out Of wsrk |;
interest on mortgage due read Mrs. Lewis sue
cess sent for % Vapor Bath Cabinet. Its wonder.
greatest blessing humanity invented First day
sold s; in one month made sll9 profit and paid our
debts Every body, sick well wants It furnishes
Turkish or Medicated Vapor Baths at home beauties
the skin, absolutely cures Colds, Rheumatism, La
Grippe. Neuralgia, Mesria Weakness and all Blood,
Skin and Kidney troubles. Any wife can do as BY
writing II. World Mfg. Co.. Columbus. o. M2s. B..
The National tribune., 1897-01-28

In that battle 10 men were killed, 131
wounded, and II missing. At North Anna
IL were killed, 80 wounded, and ~ missing.
lts total loss in the service was officers and
40 men killed in action or died of wounds
and six officers and 275 men died of disease,
accidents, in prison, etc
The Reliable Incubator and Brooder Co.
Many of our readers are interested in the rails.
ing of Poultry; all who are and those intending
to embark in this business should. before So
Letting the machine to for Incubation,
get the handsome catalogue of the The Re-
liable Incubator and Brooder Co., Quincy,
ILL.,. which contains many points Of valuable
informstion. In fact, il 10 to your advantage
to learn ali about the Reliable before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
The machine il considered one CT the best,
IL not the best manufactured. on the market,
and 10 always gives US pleasure to indorse the
Reliable Co. for honest aud impartial dealing.
The book is sent for cents postage.
The National tribune., 1897-01-28
Escape
From niSery

That dread condition, blood lmpurity,
that turns the sweetest temper Into
crabbedness, makes the young feel
old, and the old feel superanuated,
and paves the way for all kinds Of
diseases, can be cured.
The National tribune., 1897-01-28
For a Per Diem Pension.

Every lady should read Mrs. Hudnuts free
offer to Invalid Ladies on page 6.
The National tribune., 1897-01-28
DIR. Peters
Blood
VitaliZer

Is an honest Swiss-German remedy
which has been in existence for moro
than century. It's blood-cleansing,
invigorating preparation of pure roots
and herbS-a cure for impure blood
and sluggish circulation. No drug
store medicine. You can get II only
Of local retail agents or by sending
$500 for twelve 35c trial bottles to
DR.. PETER FAHRNEY,
II7.II4 S. Hoyne Ave-, Chicago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
MAJOR MCKINLEY.
He Goes Through the Usual courtesies at the
Capital, To-day.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 81
The president-elect is in excellent
health, this morning. He rested well
and was exceedingly pleased with the
quiet dinner and evening which he
passed at the white house with Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland. A number
OF callers were at the rooms OF the
president elect, this morning. Hon.
James Wilson, Of Iowa, who is to be
secretary Of agriculture and J. III. Bing-
ham, Of Ohio, who will be assistant
secretary ofagriculture called, Senator
J. M. Thurston, of Nebraska, was also
a visitor.
1t was IL O'Clock when the presi-
dent-elect drove up to the white house
in the rain to make the customary
formal call. A crowd stood near the
portico with hats removed and gave a
slight cheer. Mr.. Mckinley acknowl-
edged the ovation by smilingly lifting
his hat and nodding to the assemblage.
He walked quickly into the main corri-
dor, whence he was at once ushered
through the great stained glass screen
to the blue room, where President
Cleveland and Secretary Thurber stood
expectantlY. The hand grasp of the
retiring chief executive was noticeably
cordial in his greeting to his successor.
Within two minutes of his entry, the
president-elect and those accompany
ing him drove away. President Cleve-
land and Secretary Thurber returned
the call at noon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
Highest Of all Lesvening streneh-Iae u S. Govt Report
@:a!!l! g! RRskl'ss Rskds'!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
CABINET GOSSIP.
with Some Slight Changes, Tho Presidents
Official Family arc Named.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March B.
Senator elect Thos. G. Platt stated al
noon, to-day, that Mr.. Bliss has recon.
sidered his refusal to enter the cabinet
and now is willing to become mem
ber OF McKinley's official family.
This practically completes the cabinet.
While taking late breakfast, this
morning, with Mark Hanna, Cornelius
N. Bliss agreed to reconsider his de-
termination to remain in private life
and consented to enter the cabinet as q
representative Of New York. It is un-
derstood the position to which he Is
for the present assigned is the vacant
post OF secretary of the interior. A
formal tender Of the cabinet position
will be made to him, this afternoon,
by Major Mckinley, but Mr.. Bliss
New York friends want him to be
secretary of the navy. He would pre-
fer that portfolio himself for the reason
that he is not a lawyer and tradition is
that the post of the secretary OF the in
terror is occupied by lawyer.
Governor John d. Long, Of Massa-
chusetts, who had been selected for
the secretaryship of the navy, and who
did not expect to reach here until some
time, to omorrow, was communicated
with by telegraph and asked to come
to Washington Immediately. 1t is ap-
the intention to ask him to
become secretary of the interior, so as
to leave the navy portfolio open for
Mr.. Bliss.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
GREAT POURING IN
The Rssh To Washington Is Aimest Unprec-
edented.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March g.
The national capital is the Mecca, to-
day, Of tie republican hosts. They
are pouring in on regular and special
trains that are arriving over the differ
ent roads every half hour or lsss, and
since an early hour there has been an
almost continual procession passing up
en- both sides Of Pennsylvania
avenue toward the hotel end boarding
house center. Along this and other
thoFoughfares, small army Of car
peuters are giving the finishing touch
es TO the numerous reviewing stands,
and from which 20 900 and more peo-
plo will to morrow, witness the parade
There IL general hope that Nc
Kinley luck will prevail, and that there
will NOT be a repetition Of the frighiful
blizzard that started 10 at midnight
four years ago and continued through
out the Inauguration day without ces-
tation. President-elcct Mckinley re-
ceived number OF callers at his tenn.
porary quarters in the Ebbitt house,
this morning. AN
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
THE
LAS VEGAS
SAVINGS BANK.
OSCAR WILDE.


LONDON. Epgland. March 3.--Oscar
Wilde will bdsHsleomed back into the
bosom Of his family at the approach
ing termination q his prison sentence.
This statement comes from an inti-
mate friend who has been the main
channel OF communication between
Mrs. Wilde and her husband since the
latter's incarceration. The family of
the unfortunate apostle of sweetness
and light are now residing at Naples,
and he will take up his abode with
them there upon his release.
One Of the prison officers, under
whose observation Wilde comes daily,
says that he is in the best Of health
and spirits, and that his erstwhile
aesthetic frame has thrivcd SO we'll on
prison fare that he now weighs In the
neighborhood OF 100 pounds. He is
employed as foreman .of the prison
and has become so ex-
pert at the trade that, il necessity
compelled, he could, after his release,
earn a good living as q bookbinder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
WILLING TO GO.
People Who Would Join the Party Of Emigrants
Prom England.

LIVERPOOL, England, March 3.-Ir
response to an announcem ent from A.
j. M'Millan, chief agent of the Manito-
ban government in England, to the
effect that he is arranging party OF
migrants to leave this country for
Winnipeg, late in March, the Offices of
the government of Manitoba on James
street have been besieged for days by
single and married men anxious to OBJ
tain particulars regarding terms .
paesage and the possibility Of obtsining
employment. The mail of tho agency
has also assumed enormous proper
tions, inquiries coming from all parts
Of the country.
1t is stated, however, that large
proportion Of those making personal or
written inquiries are people almost
without means who are anxious to
secure ssassisted passage. !" 1t is in
tended that the party shall sail from
Liverpool, and 1t will be accompanied
through Manitoba BY q competent gov
ernment official.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
A Banquet to Bayard.

LONDON, England, March 2-The
farewell banquet to be given at the
Mansion house, tonight. by Lord
Mayor George Faudel-Phillips to Min
lister Bayard, will, judging from the
arrangements, be one of the most brill
liant functions Of the kind that this
historic structure has ever witnessed.
In fact, 1t will eclipse even the most
elaborate OF the lord mayors day din
ners OF tho past half century. The
only Instructions given by the lord
mayor to his head steward have been
that expense should be secondary
consideration. and it is said that the
floral decorations OF the banqueting
hall will alone, considering the prevail
ing prices at the florists, represent
small fortune.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
ONLY SIX DAYS MORE
The Time Allotted 10 Which
Greece Must Eyacuate the
Little Island Of Crete.
THE SPANISH WIN BATTLE
A Father and Son Burned to-
Death While Asleep, in
Wheeling, w. Va.
THE SPANISH WIN BATTLE
WILL BE RELEASED

LONDON, March 3.-A dispatch from
Athens says that the representatives Of
the powers there, who, last evening,
presented the note to the Greek gov
ernment, demanding the evacuation Of
Crete by Greece, now admit that their
instructions, from their respective gov
ernments, were to warn Greece, in the
most serious terms, that the powers
have irrevocably determined to resort
to the most forcible measures OF CON-
pulsion unless the Greek fleet and
troops are Withdrawn within six days.
The dispatch also says that the Greek
Commodore Sachtouris has started for
Crete on board the torpedo boat
sMiakaell.n
A dispatch from Canea, Crete, says
an engagement was fought, lasr even
ing, between the Bashia- Bazouks of
two villages and the Greeks, on the
heights Of MaIaxa. The fight lasted
two hours.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
IT'S on.
The Season Of sackcioth and Ashes Is Now
Upon Us.

NEW YORK, N. T., March 3.-With
the advent of Ash Wednesday, society
bandons its dinners, teas, balls and
suck.like functions and, figuratively al
aleast, goes into sackcloth and ashes fol
erty days. The majority OF thes400"
and of high society in general, outside
of the fringe of the lect, are adherents
of the Episcopal or Catholic churches,
and as a logical sequence little is heard
of the doings Of the upper ten from
Ash Wednesday until the bright sun
shine and the blossoming of the buds
halls the return Of Eastert ide and the
festivities and weddings in its train.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
A Spell Of Weather.

LONDON, March 3.-A terrific south
westerly gale is prevailing along the
coasts and the interior of England. A
number OF vessels have been wrecked
off Yarmouth and many cases of drown
ing are reported. The gales are ac-
companied by heavy rains and i'm
mense tracts of land in Hertfordshire
and Bedfordshire are inundated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
An Agreement Reached.

New York, N. r., March Sit
is understood that an agreement has
\een arrived at between the Morgan in
'tHrests in the Union Pacific collateral
trusts and the interests represented by
the Moore committee. tits expected
that the plan will be advertised by j.
P. Morgan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
The Deed Of q Demon

WHEELING, w. Vs., March a.
Early, yesterday morning, John and
Percy Henderson, father and son,
we're burned to death in boarding
house on Chaplin street. Both were
asleep, and it is supposed that mis-
creant poured oil in their bed and then
ignited 1t. The police are investigat-
ing the matter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
A Spanish Victory.

New YORK, N. X, March S.-Des-
patches from Havana report an en-
gagement between some Of General
Rodriguez's forces and a large Spanish
colume, last Thursday, sixty miles
south OF Jaruco. Tie Cnbans number
ed 500, the Spanisa 700. The Cubans
were at first victorious, but Spanish
re-inforcements arrived from Casiqna
and the Cubans withdrew into the
woods. Nearly 200 Spanish were
killed. The Cubans lest fifty killed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
MOUNTAIN RESORTS.
Beautiful Places of Retreat for
the Health and Pleasure
Seeker.
fiarvey's Mountain Home.

This resort IS famous Tor Its comfort,
cleanliness, superior table, abundance OF
rich milk and cream, as well as for its un-
rivaIed scenery and numerous ear-by
points Of interest. The best trout fishing
Is accessible by short excursions to either
branch Of the Gallinas. Horinit Peak
and grand caflon are OF easy access. Bur-
ro's are furnished to guests for daily
riding. The Pecos National Park Is within
six miles, and is reached by easy trail;
expeditions can be outftted and guide Sc
cured at the ranch.
For transportation and terms, inquire OF
Judge Wooster, Fest Las Vegas, or ad-
dress. Fl. A. HARVEY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03

WALL STREET, n r., March 81
Stocks opened irregular, but in the
main, were firm. Subsequently, Omaha
common loomed into prominence and
jumped 2 per cent, to 5414. This had
a strengthening effect and now specu-
latIon ia firm in tone
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-03
Cleveland Keeping In-poors.

WASHINGTON. D. G., March o.
President Cleveland was appreciably
better, this morning. He Is still keep
ing his room, and taking care Of all
official business there.