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A Visit To Rlacksliear.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: A few day:
ago, while the train | was OH was about Il
stop i'll southern Georgia, the brakeman gave
the car door slam, and cried out ''Blaek
shear !"
l looked out Of the window and saw some
houses and trees, but did not recognize it a;
the place where our boys were imprisoned in
1864. | tried to see the little stream that
ran along the edge of the camp, where oul
boys obtained water under guard, and where
a prisoner in the waiting crowd was shot fol
pressing forward too far. 1t was the crowd
that was shot at and not the poor fellow.
After the train started | resolved on visit
ing the prison grounds ut Townsville, and
found the old place nestled among the pines,
surrounded on three sides by ridges OF yell
low earth.
On the north end towards the town there
was no trench dug, and the camp presents its
old time appearance, there being 10 build
ings thereon, and sparingly covered with a
second growth of pine.
On the west side of this prison, and far
thest from the town, the excavation was
wider and deeper than on the opposite side,
and even now the ditch is SO deep and the
embankrnent of yellow earth so high, that
1t would be exceedingly difficult for an old
veteran, at some places, to jump across.
few traces OF big holes are still visible
within the Enclosure where hands We're once
so busy and feet so restless.
In order to secure the dimensions of the
prison grounds, | paced it off several times,
and found it to he about go feet long and
80 feet wide.
On leaving | walked out on the old Albany
road little ways, and passed the little cabin
where colored girl had given me, for moth
ing pan of biscuts-pan and all | found
the old cabin rotted down, and the colored
girl had also passed away.-GEoRGE SCOTT,
Co. +, 123d n. Y, Fort Edward, n. Y.
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DECADENcE OF SPAIN.
a Country Still in the Shadows of the Dark


Ages.
This is an age of progress, and every Ma
ton that has not been touched with her
magic wand is Nation in its decadence
Spain has been passed over in the marking
of the Nations, and Spain is in her decadence.
She has only partially emerged from the
shadows of the dark ages. The torture of
prisoners which led to the recent riots in her
home dOmiDionS would alone prove this. 1t
is not necessary to 90 to Cuba in time of war
to prove that she yet cherishes the heart of
the inquisition and the head of the arena, full
of unrestraned passion and blind with UNI
reasoning prejudice.
Beautifully situated, rich in varied though
poorly developed resources, there is no reason
except that which exists within herself why
Spain should not have continued to he Il great
European power. Greece in the past and
Scotland in the present are proof that vast
areas of country are not necessary to make
and keep people great. But Spain, once
aggressive and full of internal resources and
the spirit of conquest and adventure, became
besotted with success and surieited with ma
terial rewards. Now all she has left is her
pride and her mortgages. Spain is but de-
tendency Of the money power of Europe.
Her chief concern is TO provide for new loans
Spain interest in Cuba is one of revenue
only. She is an ogress who kills her own
children that she may fatten upon their fresh
blood. Her Cnban policy is worse than that
imposed by Great Britain upon the American
Colonies a century and half ago. If Cuba
rebels it is because her sons have come over
to the United States to be educated, and have
carried the leaven of democracy to leaven the
hopeless lump of Cuban oppression and sub
jjugation. If Cuba prefers determination to
the proposed autonomy or so-called home rule,
it is because she has accepted reforms before
only to be deceived and betrayed.
It is only question of time when Spain
shall be forced to let go her grip on this
island. The spirit of the age has decreed her
departure. Failing to subdue the Cubans by
force of arms, she is now engaged i'll extermi-
mating the women and children by slow
starvation.
How much longer the United States Gov
eminent can stand idly by and see this bar
barism at her own doors and ask herself the
question, Gam / my brothers. keeper" only
He who rueth the affairs of men and nations
can determine. War is n barbarism, and we
do not want war; and yet as long as there are
barbarians to meet and conquer we shall
doubtless have our share of fighting to do.
Spanish rule is barbarism pure and simple,
and has been from the time the carayels of
Columbus carried back slaves and treasure
and all unholy denominations into Spain to
corrupt the nations of the earth. The mills
of the gods grind Slowly, but they grind ex
ceeding small" In the grinding of the nations
the dross of Spain despite her boasting is her
chief exhibit i'll thesontput
Kate Brownlee Sherwood.
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To my surprise all the party were will
ing 10 agree that, a few years ago. most
e1ucate1 me1 in the South regarded slavery
as a misfortune and not iustifiable though
necessary under the circumstances But
the conduct of the AbolitionistS had caused
the bonds to be drawn much tighter
My fellow travellers of all classes are
much given 10 talk to me about their
peculiar institution" and they are most
anxious that should see as much of il as
possible, in order that ! may be convinced
that it is not so bad as has been repre-
scented, and that they are not all "Legrees, -
although they do not attempt to deny that
there are many instances of cruelty But
they say man who is known 10 iIl-treat
his negroes is hated by all the rest OF the
community.
All the villages through which we passed
were deserted except by women and very
old men; their aspect was most melan-
choly. The country is sandy, and the
land not fertile, but the timber is fine
We met several planters on the road,
who with their families and negroes were
taking refuge in Texas after having aban-
doned their plantations in Louisiana on
the approach Of Banks. One of Them had
many as 90 slaves with him OF all ages
and sizes.
We received an unwelcome addition to
our party, in the shape OF three huge, long
legged, unWashed odOrferous Texan sol
d:ors, and we passed a wretched night in
consequence. The Texans are certainly
not prone 10 take offenSe where they see
none Is intended; for when this Eruption
took place, | couldn't help remarl<ing Ia
the Judge, with regard 10 the most obnoxi-
Gus man who was occupying the center
seat TO our mutual discomfort: 81 say,
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Galveston. May Six deseTterS from
Banks's army arrived here to-day. Banks
seems 70 be advancing steadily, and over
coming The opposition offered b. the hand
ful of Coafederates in the Teche country.
The officer who is supposed really
TO command the advancing Federals is
WetzeI. and he is acknowledged by all
here 70 he an able man, good soldier and
well acquainted with the country IN which
he il manuvering.
Nav 81 pad a long visit this morning
10 Mr.. Lynn, the British Consul, who told
me tina lac had great difficulty in COM
nunicating with the outer world and had
seen ~ British man-of-war since the Inn
mortali.e.
saw Pvron's regiment embark fer Nib
lifts D'uH to meet Ianks THIS rps is
now Gisnountcd cavalry, and the procession
WAS = droli one. First came eight or 10 IN
stfumerts braylng discordantly. then an
e-ormous Confederate flag, followed ly
about lO3 men moving by tours, dressed in
ever variety of costume ard armed with
eve: V variety of weapon; about so had En-
field rif'eS: the remainder carried ShoigUuS
(f0vl ng-riece4) caro- nos or long rifles OF
REGULAR end antiquated manufacture.
None had swords or hayonetS-all had six
shooters and bowie knives.
The men were : fine, deteTmined-lIOkin
lot. and saw among them a short. stout
boy Of -. Woo had served through the ATi-
zcl1s campaign. | saw many of the soldiers
take Of their hats 70 the FTen n priests,
who seemed much res0ccted in Galveston.
This REGIMENT is cons; deTed down here 10 be
a very posd one and its Colonel is oxen
OF as one of the bravest officers in the
army. fAt the o.it breal. OF the war It was
found very difficult TO raise infantry in
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with several girls and boys of my own age,
Is years, from Ohio, New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Illinois, Colorado, Missouri, Mime
sofa, Georgia; also, would like to hear from
the little g. ID. girl of Tennessee. -WILBUR
A. HYNDS
1t is respectfully announced that the '9S
dues are in order Many LII WIS are de-
linquent, and unless they pay up they will
lose their good standing
The application of Miss Maud Alton
Simms, of Rocky Brook, H. L., for member
ship i'll the l.. H. w is announced.
James B. Twaddle of Newcastle, Pa,
sends greetings on George Washington S
Birthday, and hopes to see many friends at
Cincinnati
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DESCRIPTION.

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after the Bronze Lapel Button of the GA r.
Sent as a premium for club of 20
subscribers.
No. 292-G.A.R. Badge Charm-made
OF rolled-gold plate.
Free for Club of FIVE Subscribers.
No. 291-Grand Army Charms a
watch charm composed of Grand Army
enameled star in a ring of rolled gold This
is just the thing for veterans.
Free for TWO new subscribers.
No. 40. 1.-THE Same Canteen"
Charm. No. 100 is an old friend in new
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for US. 1t is sent, postpaid for club of
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Sent prepaid for a club of THREE new
subscribers.
No. 9. Victoria GAR. Chain. The
cut shows the latest novelty for wives and
other fair relatives of GA +. comrades.
This chain and charm will be sent to any
address. free, for club of NINE yearly
subscribers.
Greenville, Pa, Aug. 26, 1891.
Editor National Tribune
Dear Sir: The sleeve-buttons are a splendid
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they are grand
Yours respectfully, Reuben Chapel
Address
The NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
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How the witness Came to Time.

What time was it, asked a Georgia
lawyer, says the Atlanta Constitution,
when you discovered the prisoner com
hitting the crime +"
Well, sub, !" replied the witness, y +" eff I
doan disremember, hit wuz con plantin'
time"
| mean-what o'clock was it ,"
" Oar want no clock dar, sub. Oar wuz
clock dar, but hit wuz one er desc heah
instalment- plan clocks, what you fails to
meet de notes on, en- dey comes en- takes
hit away, en- you lose all what you has
paid -
You blOckhead, you! !" exclaimed the
lawyer. . ask you to tell me what was
the hour of the day"
Well sub, replied the witness, sence
yen SO had ter onderstan', I'll make de
matter plain fer you: Comm en- gwine-
dis way. en- dat way-lOng en- short, hit
wuz erbOut six hours en- half by sum-"
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piper msthysticuu,, from the Ganges river, East
India has the extraordinary record of 100 hos
pital cures in 30 days. 1t acts directly on the
Kidneys and cures by draining out OF the Blood
the poisonous Uric Acid Urares, Lithates, etc,
which cause the diseased conditions
Rev. W. b. Moore. D. D., of Washington D. c.
testies in the Christian AduOcGte, that it complete
ly cured him of Kidney and Bladder Disease of
many years standing. Hon. r. C. Wood of Low
ell Ind, writes that in four weeks the Kava-Kava
Shrub cured him of Kidney and Bladder disease
OF ten years standing, and Rev Thomas NJ. Owen,
OF West Pawlet VT, gives similar testimony.
Many ladies testify to its wonderful curative
powers in disorders peculiar to womanhood.
That you may judge of the value of this Greet
Specific for yourself we will send you one Large
Case by Mail r e z E, only asking that when
cured yourself you viii recommend it to Others
n as q SHre Specific and cannot faik. Address,
The Church Kidney Cure Company, No. 400 Fourth
Avenue New York City. Mention this paper
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Fscaned win ST.. r..

Editor National Tribune: | noticed ir
"Andersonville' Leroy L. Keys narrative
! was one of the men who attempted 10
escape with him. and the names of the
others were Michael Coggans, of Michigan
ana Johnson l.. L. Sands, LIST Va. | should
like 10 hear from Key. | made NV escane
the year following from AndersonviiIe. with
foui comrades, and reached our lines q,
Macon, in Gen. Wilson'S command. -
Cyrus Goodrow. Farnham, Quebec.
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walks . yard II ne
can alp it. Many
mounted regiments
were Therefore organ
lied, and. afterwards
d:smounted.j
| go back 10 Gen.
Scur.ys house at
Houston Il i::30 p. m.
The General took me
oct for q drive n his
ambulan~o, md ] saw
innumerab.e negrGeS
and ncgre ~Ses paraf-
ing about the streets
in the most outrage
olsly grand costumes
silks, sat ms, cr,no-
lines, hats with feath-
ers, lace nantes, etc,
forming an absurd
contrast to the simple
dresses of Their m s.
tresses. Many were
driving ab.ut IN their
masters carriages, or
riding on horses which
are often lent 10 them
on Sunday afternoons;
all seemed intensely
happy and satisfied
with themselves.
CT. ives, ABIDE
Camp to the Presi-
dent. has lust arTiV ed
from Richn ond, ard
he seems a very we'll
lnsorEed and agree
able man.
have settled to take
tie route Ia Shreveport
t0-mOT-ow, as it seems
doubtfnlwhetheT Alex
andr d viii or viii not
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L.H.u. NOTES.

About the Members of the Association and
Their Dongs
DEAR LII. w. FRIENDS: / live in the
backwOods of old West Tennessee There
are not many old soldiers here, and not many
LII VS.. My father served three years in
the Union ranks as Quartermaster Sergeant
OF Co. X, 9th known us the lst) Tenn Cav.
Well, as never get to see any of you, want
to hear from you. IwOuld like to correspond
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EDITORIAL NOTE. - In the next install
ment Of Three Months in the Southern
Confederacy the author tells about the
condition of affairs on the rebel side that re-
suited from the fall of Alexandria.
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NIANTED-By Thomas Day, Wing, Livingston
w County, Mo-, information of George w. Day; if
living will be 80 years I'd March 1s9S fair complex
Ion, light hair blue eyes, hight near 5 feet inches:
was employed IN the National Lead Mills in Spring of
1894, at St Louis last at 209 s 9TH street. ST.
Louis, Aug. so, 1894. He belonged To the Sons of
Veterans. I was member of co. X, Sd III. Cav. In
formation Of him will be very thankfully received.
S65-26s
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VJANTED-To the comrades of the 18th Pa:
w would like TO correspond with any of the
survivors of the regiment mentioned abO e. as was
a private of Co A. and later ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
of above regiment H. Nachtisall and Dir. Eberle
please let hear of you, and send your address.
Please write to VIM. Bergmann, CASTLE, n. Y,
Box l9l.
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yVANTED-Wm. Henery, Sidney, Neb., who
w served i'll Co \, 10th Ind, wants the address of
the following comrades: Aaron Shaw Jasper shaw
Albert Patter Nat Antrim, Joe Mont somery, Chauncy
Huliet, and Geo Courtney, ali of Co. n, 40th Ind.
S6i-4t
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A New Shrub that Cures Kidney and Bladder
Diseases, Rheumatism, etc.-Free.

DISORDERS OF the Kid
neys and Bladder cause
BRiGHT'S DISEASE,
RHEUMATISM, GRAVEL,
PAIN IN THE BACK, FE-
MALE COMPLAINTS, URI-
AIRY 0iS0RD e R S,
DR0PSY, etc. For these
diseases a POSITIVE
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in a new botanical dis
coyery, tn wonderful
K AvA-K AVA SHRUB,
called hy hOtauiSfS tho
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w ANFED-The names of parties who were
w members of the 42d hundred Belle Island
during the latter part of 1863 who were acquainted
with nay husband. J. A. Harper. Co. A, LIST Ohio V c.
who struck by sling sh 4 right side while there
q raid going and by the raiders while he WAS
lying down under his b!anket-Mrs Charlotte j.
Harper, Greenfield o.
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SITUATION GETTING WARMER.
Corbett's Backers Lose HOpe-George
and Geer Talked of Freely.

The house today passed bill requir-
ing voters to register, and in the senate
a measure was passed authorizing school
districts TO contract debts.
Both houses adjourned at noon to con-
vene tomorrow at 10 O'Clock.
The senatorial situation is getting
warmer. Corbett's hackers are losing all
hope, and before Tuesday another name,
probably Simon's, will take the place oi
the veteran politicians. Members OF
the opposition have been approached
with the proposition to unite on Simon.
A caucus was held by the Corbett men
this morning from 8 to 10 and another
will be held tonight. Everything points
to exciting times tomorrow and Monday
Geer and George are talked of freely
Chances of electing someone early in the
week are rather good. The vote today
stands: Corbett So; NJ. A. Miller "a
George 10; Williams 4 Eakin 6; Catch
8; Hermann Bennett 1 Brownell 1
a. G. Woodcock /; Hewitt L.
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Wasco county exhibit. They are by far
the finest and best we have at the ex-
position. The Wasco county ex-
hibit excels anything we have ever had,
and too much credit cannot be given to
Mr.. E. Schanno, E. L. Smith, of Hood
River, and yourself for your interest in
the matter" He also says: SCI leave
here on the evening of the 9Th for
Omaha, where the weather bureau con-
vention will convene on the 18th. Ex.
pect to be gone ten or twelve days.
One of the best talks made IN the sem
ate yesterday was offered by Senator
Fulton, in his protest against Senator
Selling's motion for non-concurrence in
H. @. R. No. Is, providing for Joint
committee to formulate and report plans
for the best and cheapest method of Cir
cumventing the Colum bia river obstruc-
tlons at The Dalles and Cello. Senator
Selling was satisfied to plead economy
in defense of his motion, but the Clatsop
statesman took higher ground, urging
the supreme advantage of opening the
river to free and quick transit of freight
at abnormally reduced tolls. He main.
tanned that few hundreds, or thousands
of dollars spent in such a quest would,
when the river route was practically and
successfully opened, repay the state with
abundant interest, by the immense saw
ing to the farmers and wheat men east
of the mountains, and c;inched the argu-
ment by showing that Portland, itself,
would be the chief beneficiary from be-
ginning to end. The senate concurred.
Salem Statesman.
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The DalIes Daily Chronicle.
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 7. 1898
WAYsIDE cLEANINcs.

Sauer kraut and bulk pickles at Maier
& Benton's.
A nicely furnished room for rent. For
particulars apply at this Office. 10 8 1w
The races at our fair this year are ex-
pected to be the best ever held in this
city. Many fine racers will be on hand,
and the track will be a favorite rendez-
vous at that time.
Workmen are today employed in re-
pairing the cistern on the corner of
Third and Washington streets. The old
timbers will be removed and railroad
iron substituted. New planking will
also be put over the cistern.
Mrs. DIR. Frank, the celebrated eye
specialist of San Francisco, arrived in
this city last evening. and is registered
at the Umatilla House. We hope she
may be induced to remain with us for
while, which would afford the people of
Wasco county an opportunity of con-
sulting scientific and conscientious eve
specialist.
A marriage license was issued today
by County Clerk Kelsay, but at the re-
quest of the lady, who should have
something to say in the matter, the
names are suppressed. We are informed
however by the clerk that the gentle
mans name ie "Mud," which, from its
meaning when used as a slang phrase,
probably accounts for the lady's request.
Joseph Supple has force of men at
woke getting the Hattie Belle off the
bark of the Colum bia, above the Cascade
Locks, this week. Two compound
crabs" are to be used in drawing the
steamer up on the ways, where she will
be rebuilt and launced again. The ves-
sci belongs to Hosford Bros, but the
D. P. & A. N. Company had her rented,
and will try to get her ahoat in good
shape again.-Telegram.
The lecture at the Methodist church
tonight entitled "VillageWork on Camel
Back" which will be given by Mrs.
Prautch, missionary who has spent
nine years in Gugarat, India, will not
be, as is usually expected, uninteresting
but on the contrary, spicy and full of
personal experience. She will have
present lady in Indian costume, and
many pictures and curios from that
land. Children are especially invited
as she will speak of the different animals.
Major Wilkinson, who is reported as
killed in the battle with the Indians
Wednesday on Bear Island, in Mime
sofa, was well known in the Northwest,
having lived in Portland about ten years,
hatwapp the 70s apd Q0s IIa o,,,o 4 =.
Portland originally as an aid on the
: staff of General Howard. He was a
great worker in the Y. NJ. G. A., and
much interested in Sunday schools. Many
who are now grown can remember how
when as children they looked forward
to Captain Wilkinson's visit to The
Dalles Sunday schools, at which time
they were cure to hear some funny
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sured them that his days were certainly
numbered, be being seriously i'll of
kidney trouble. Early this morning Mr.
Frank Hathaway arrived in the city
bringing news of his death, which oc-
cured last night.
Mr., Garfield was seventy-three years
of age, and having been a resident of
The Dalles for long time, and of thie
county of later years, was very we'll
known by many of our citizens. When
residing here he was a carpenter, and