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Arizona republican., 1898-08-15
PLATFORM OF TEE I. o. G. T.

PLATFORM OF TEE L o. G. T.
 1. Total abstinence from all intox- icating liquors as beverage.
 }. No license, in any form, for the sale Of liquor to be used as a beverage
 3. The absolute prohibition by the will of the people of the manufacture. importation and sale of intoxicating liquors for such purposes.
 1. The creation of a healthy public opinion upon these great questions by the dissemination of truth by all the modes known to enlightened phil anthropy.
 ,. Persistent efforts to save irdi- viduals and communities from the scourge of intemperance.
 6. Perfect equality of the sexes ir all work of the order
 The membership of the [ Q. c. T. is greater than that of all ether kin dred societies combined
 Garden Valley lodge. No ]. meets in Good Templars' hall, No. IS West Washington street, Phoenix. On Mon day nights, at s o'clock.
 Visiting members are always most welcome
 The grand lodge of Good Templars will meet in Bisbee on the 24th and ren ain in session three days The fare will be one and one-fifth fares for the round trip, amounting to S13.S0 from Phoenix. Tickets will be good for return till the 29th, but may be extended to September 10 for $1.
 Quite number of members of the older went to Prescott on the excur- sion to attend the flag presentation to Col. McCord's regiment, as the occa- sion created much interest in their ranks. Messrs. Snowman and Wal bridge made the presentation speeches on the part of the Good Tempiars. and responses were made by Col. McCord and Judge Baker. MT. Walbridge's remarks were directed to statement of the position of the order in na- ticnal affairs, and to demonstrate the appT opriateness of this action ou the part of the members. He spoke as fol- lows:
 "Col. McCord:
 "As grand chief Templar of Arizona it becomes my very agreeable privi- lese to present this flag to your regi- rent in behalf of the Good Templars of the territory, and I must assure you that it is an honor not lightly es- teen ed
 Permit me to say that it seems very appropriate that the Good Temp1ars are accorded this honor, for patriotism, the love of country and solicitude for the welfare and happiness of our fel- low men are the very foundation stones of our order.
 "It was this patriotic devotion to the welfare of the nation and her citi- zens that called the I. O. G. T. into existence, and it is this same unselfish love of country that keeps the fires of i Coed Templary kindled in ten thou sand lodge rooms.
 We are not mere theorists dream ing of some unattainable Utopia, but practical men and women whose con- cern for the continued prosperity and stability of our nation prompts us to put forth our best efforts to educate, refine and elevate the individual that thrcugh him our politics may be puri-
Arizona republican., 1898-08-15
GOOD TEMPLARS.

Edited by A. P Walbridge. super intendent Of educational work for the grand lodge of Arizona, assisted by members of the local lodge1
The National tribune., 1898-07-28
Prison Treatm ent.

G. c. King, Co. F, 10Th Iowa, Co NJ, Cd
Neb. Cav, and CO. X, 4Sth Mo-, Randall
Kan. writes: 81 have read what L. Il.
Burton says Of ratiOns issued to the rebel
prisoners at Alton, Ill / have often heard
friends of the Lost Cause claim that there
WAS as much difference in the feeding of the
rebel prisoners and their guards as there was
between the ratiens issued to the Union
prisoners at Andersonville and their Con-
federate guards l was in the 4sth Mo. at
the close of the war, and my regiment was
guarding the rebel prisoners at Fort Douglas
Camp Douglas, Chicago, from February to
June, 1865. There were about q, 900 pris-
oners when / went there. and, as Orderly
Sergeant OF my company, / had opportunity
to observe that the food issued TO guards and
prisoners was the same / d"'ailed many
detachments to guard prisoner, So til, for ex-
change, and several times tt, qua Is told me
that some of the rebs VIC Id nave been
willing to come back up The hes ,eake Bay
with the guards. Who ever ..eard of our
men longing for Andersonyille or Libby
Prison?"
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raw-boned, lanky Johnny, half dressed, with
rifle in hand, who stood in front OF Snow and
addressed him as follows:
"Yere hit, weren't We, jest rs ye had lin
bered up your cannon"
Snow, realizing that it was himself the
| fellow was addressing, cast his eyes up ai
| him and nodded his head.
s'Waal,'' said the fellow, "I reckon as how
it was this gun (pushing his rifle forward.
that sent that ball through ye"
Snow, with his long black hair brushed
back over his forehead, with eyes as black as
his hair, while his face was as pailid as 8
sheet, managed to put into his countenance 9
look of the utmost scorn and contempt,
and to utter his feelings in stammering but
bitter words as follows:
eff had boy ten years old who couldn't
shoot to kill better than you did, I'd shoot
him"
"Waal," replied the fellow, twisting him
self around and squirting out tobacco juice,
"give me another chance at ye, and I'll try
to do better next time p"
interfered here, and told the fellow tc
leave the room, which he did, and to quiet
Shows excitement gave him q soothing
draught To eyeryone's great surprise, his
wound did not prove mortal, but healed, and
he returned with us to New Orleans in July
following, since which time had never heard
of him till reading Corp1 Maxweil's article.
-DR. J. W. ANGELL, Surgeon, 23d WIS,
Iowa Falls, Iowa.
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English Opinion.

Tho war correspondent of the London
Times writes
"Fcr fighting purposes, then. The United
States private has nothing 10 keep clean
excepting his rifle and bayoneJ. lie car
ries no c0nirivances for polishing buttons,
bouts. the dozens of bits OF ;accouter-
meEt deemed essential to "A good soldier in
Europe. Ia Spain, for instance, the pri-
vate, though he may have nothing in his
havessack, Will, nevertheless, carry a
clumsy outfit Of tools for making has uni
form lock imposing.
~ ie firing discipline during the three
times we have been uEder fire has been
excellent, the obedience OF soldiers 10
their officers has been as prompt and in
teliigeDt as anything / have seen in Eu-
rope, and as to coolBcss under fire, and
accuracy Of aim, what / have seen, is
most satisfactory. The men evidently re-
gard their officers as soldiers of equal
courage and superior technical knowledge.
To the Yankee private West Pointer
means what to the soldier of Prussia
is conveyed by noble rank. I'm my init
mate intercourse with officers and men
aboard ihis ship l cannot recall an in
stance OF an officer addressing "A private
otherwise than Is usual when a gentleman
issues an order. / have never heard an
a mar. During the engagement Of Cabanas
the orders were issued as quietly as al
any othcr time, and the men went about
their work as steadily as blue jackets OF
q man-ef-waIs"
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guard, because they have no modern
armament and the Government has none
to give them, and because OF their lack oi
speed.
The work of renovatinC the cruiser Chi
caGo has so far progressed that the vessel
has been taken cut Of dry dock at the
nayy-yard All she requires now is 10
have her batteries mounted in order to fit
her for active service. The transport
Panther, which is being transformed into a
cruiser, was placed in the dry dock va
Gated by the Chicago.
Proposals have been issued for supply
ing stated quantities OF refrigerated beef
at a certain place On Porto Rico subject
to the order of the General commanding.
Very recently Gen. Egan awarded con
tracts for supplying tie amy at Santiago
with refrigerated beef ard it is expected
that the advertisements for Porto Rico
will follow the same general lines. The
contract Will be big one. as it is the
policy Of the Department TO keep the army
as wei supplied as practicable with re
higerated beef.
There has been much doubt whether the
Buffalo would become a cruiser. owing to
the cost of getting her in shape. The
Bureau OF Construction reported that to
put her IL flrst-cIaSS shape IN every par
ticular would cost S250, ,C00. Tie Depart
ment refused TO eXpend such an amount.
CommandeTHe Hemphiil, who Will have COM
mand of the Buffalo if converted into a
cruiser informed the Department that with
crew he could make such repairs as
were. deemed necessary. Il has been de-
cided 10 allow this. She viii be fitted out
with guns and sent into the war
The Mangrove captured the Spanish
sloop Aguidita of Doca de Sagua, Is
miles from Cruz Gel Pardo. The ssoop
carried a crew of four men, who at sight of
the approaching gunboat, leared over
board and swan to the shore The
The National tribune., 1898-07-28
Hopson Visits Washington.

Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson
Hobson, hero of the Merimac, reached
Washington Friday afternoon last. His
reception was truly democratic. No oi1i-
Gals OF the Navy Department were at the
train to meet him; he passed from the
train, coat and umbrella in hand, and
ESCAPED notice until he reached the station.
when he was greeted with cheers. The cry
of HobSOn, Hobson" rang out, and
the large crowd in the waiting room closed
about the hero as he pushed his way to-
ward the door. He stepped only long
had formed the heroic crew were safe and
enjoying the best OF health.
Soon after reaching the city Lieut. Hob
son visited the Navy Department. He
carried with him large official envelope.
which bore in the corner the inscription
North Atlantic Squadron" AS he passed
along the corridor there was another dem
onstration. Secretary Long came cut of
his private Office, and grasping Hobson
with both hands, said with sincerity:
Lieutenant. l am glad, very glad to see
you
Then he drew him into his office, where
the Lieutenant was introduced to Assist
ant Secretary Allen and was greeted by
Capt. CrowninShield, Capt. Bradford and
Pension Commissioner Evans.
Secretary Long stated that Lieut.. Hobson
did not bring the report of Admiral Samp-
son on the destruction OF the Cervera feet
The purpose of his visit was explained by
a letter of instructions from Admiral Samp-
son ordering him to Washington in CON
ncction with the project of saving the
Cristobal Colon and other ships Of the
sunken feet
Later Lieut.. Hobscn called at the White
House to pay his respects to the Presi-
dent. Secretary Long accompanied him.
The President gave Lieut.. Hobson most
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covered with our wounded officers and pri-
Yates; one among them was Snow. His
wound was from a minic-ball, which had
passed clear through the left breast, just graz
ing the base OF the heart and the rlan artery.
When brought in, we Surgeons all pro-
nounccd his wound as mortal, but did what
we could to make Him, as comfortable as
possible by setting him on the foor and
with tlick congresses upon the back wound
resting his bacl; against turned-down chair
In this position lie was able to breath more
easily, and could speak!
When our army had been driven from the
field it fled past our Hospital, witt, the rebs
in close pursuit. AS the Iebs passed us we
were surrounded by mtny stragg,ers from
their ranks, who. out lof mere curiosity,
crowded into our little room, and, with gun
in hand, stood gazing down upon our wound
ed, all expressing by words or deeds the SYM
pathy they felt for the suffering
| Among those gazing stfagglers was tall,
The National tribune., 1898-07-28
STRENGTH OF our HRMY.
IT Now Numbers 221,OCO Men-NIany States
Behind i'm Second Call Quotas.

belliuG In second ftaii ty0Otas.
A statement prepared in the Office of the
Ad diutant-Gcneral shows that the total
strength of the Army, Regular and Vol
unteer, to date, is 227 ,0c0-ii,c"9 Regulars
call for volunteers there are 15,CC3 va
cancies, while the Regular Army is
about 1900 men short of the number
authorized by law. Under the second
call the various States and TcTritorieS S
were to furnish % SOS men TO fill vacan-
cicS in existing regiments SO as TO raise
them to their maximum strength. For
this purpose q $40 men have been en-
listed, leaving the several volunteer regi-
mcnts 10 0eG short.
The statement shows that IS out of the
% States called on to furnish additional
volunteers have failed TO recruit the re-
CURED number UP TO this time. In some
cases, however, notably those of Illinois,
Iowa Maryland, Ohio. and Pennsylvania,
the recruiting is nearly TO the limit pre-
scribed
The Southern States have rot respond
ed in as gratifying manner as was
hoped. North Carolina has shown practi-
cally no interest IN responding to the
second call as only IS cnlistmentS, or
per cent, have been made to fill the quota
OF 7S3 required. Other States that are far
behind in response 10 the second call are
alabama. with not quite 20 per cent of
cnlistments; Colorado, - per cent;
Georgia, IS per cent; Louisiana, % per
cent; Maine, IS per cent; Massachusetts,
IS per cent; Mississippi - per cent;
Nebraska, q per cent; Tennessee, 81 per
cent; Virginia. 80 per cent. These States
have exceeded their quotas: Indiana,
The National tribune., 1898-07-28
FIGHTING THEM OVER
What the Veterans Have to Say
About Their Campaigns.
AN INCIDENT OF SABINE CROSSROADS
Wisconsin Surgeon Tells OF, a Lively Coiloquy
I'm Hospital.

Wisconsin Surgeon Tells OF q Lively Coiloquy
In Hospital.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I have
often thought that should each Regimental
Surgeon of the war of the rebellionwrite out
an account Of the most interesting incidents
that came under his observation, what an
interesting book the whole would make. OF
course, but few of us old Army Surgeons are
now left to relate incidents, if so disposed,
and. therefore, suci book, if compiled,
would not now be very large, though it
would be as valuable as interesting.
Corp'l Charles B.aMaxHell, in his account
of the doings Of Nims'st Massachusetts Bat
terry, mentions the fact that in the battle of
Sabine Crossroads, ApriIs, 1864, Lieut. Snow,
of that battery was Wounded. 1t is with this
officer Il always supposed he was Captain, not
| Lieut.. Snow that ap incident was connected.
The Surgeons had taken possession of a
small frame house standing by the roadside,
and Just in the edge ofswoods about three
/ quarters of a mile in9. rear of our army,
soon after the battle c6hmenced, and had
hung out of its window our hospital flag.
Shows battery was at the extreme front, and
] supported by my own regiment, the 28th
Wis. p
The first floor of this small house was soon
The National tribune., 1898-07-28
A Pathetic Episode.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In June or
July, 1864, the 7th Ind. Cav. was lying out
along the Memphis & Charleston Railroad a
few miles from Memphis, Tenn. My twin
brother, Elijah T. Wood, having been
wounded in one of our many skirmishes with
Forests men, was then at the Gayosa Hos
pital, in Memphis / was verv anxious to
visit him. So, one Sabbath morning when a
detail of men were being sent under the COM
mand of Lieut.. Lewis to the city for horses,
got myself detailed to go along.
AS We were mounting and falling into
line for the trip the Lieutenant, taking a
fancy to my horse, which was n beauty, asked
me to exchange horses for the trip This, for
reasons of my own, declined to do.
After we had arrived in the city, and had
been lined up, saluted and requested the
Lieutenant to allow me to 90 to the hospital
to see my brother. This request he now
promptly refused. Giving some orders to the
Sergeant left in charge Of the squad, the
Lieutenant gallopcd away.
No sooner had he turned corner than I
reined my horse back out of line, and with
out a word started to the hospital. The Ser
geant (bless him) being an old veteran. never
great hall of the hospital just as 1 was. booted
opuiiCd. WIFI DAhC <Sklu
revolver, and covered with dust and soil, as
befitted . soldier from the front
Turning to the right / saluted white
faced Miss Nancy kind OF a clerk, and told
him the object of my visit and asked permis-
sion to see my brother. He somewhat i'm
patiently informed me that it was the Holy
Sabbath, and that it was against the rules to
desecrate that day by allowing visitors in the
hoSnital at such time
Up to this time / had no doubt that I would
be allowed to see my brother. but his words
alarmed me, and / falteringlv told him it was
my twin brother that / wanted to see; that
l could not come any other time; that perhaps
it would be our last chance to meet again; that
he was lying on a cot just up the steps in
front of which we then were.
The clerk, with an unconcerned air, said ii
was against the rules, and turned away
held to the railing, which fenced off the
clerks sacred person, and looked up the
broad stairway. and fancied / could almost
see my brother craning his neck to see and
hear me- l knew that he had been wounded
at my side, taken from my bunk to the hos
pital, and now, weak and sick, and only one
flight Of steps between us-the blood rushed
The National tribune., 1898-07-28

to my face and temp.es--an impulse seized
me to rush mp the steps. and strike down the
clerk if he attempted to bar the way; bat the
instincts of obedience, which is the glory OF
the American soldier now prevailed Will,
moist eyes and heavy heart turned and
walked out.
My brother passed over the dark river. For
"a years have felt one regret, and that is
that did not go up and see him without
permission; and if the young man had at
tempted to bar the way or to call guard,
that did not give him taste of real war,
which was abundantly able to do-E B.
WooD, Corporal, Co. b, 7th Ind Cav, Long
Prairie, Mimi
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Death of Col. w. y. Chandler.

Col VIM. P. Chandler, 35th H., died al
his home in Danvilie, H., recently. He
entered the service in September. 1861
and was with his regiment until January
1852. The funeral was under the auspices
OF keneSaw foSt. Three elders from the
Presbyterian church. and three comrades
from his old command-Samuel w. Bird
Adjutant, 33th H., John W. Newton, Co. l.
and Thomas j. Dale, Co. D-were pail
bearers. Over 60 comrades Of the Post
marched to the cemetery. At the grave
the GAR. burial service was used, and
the coffin lowered by his coworkers in the
church and his comrades in arms of the
35th Ill.
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Zelfs Encyclopedia. One large Vol.
Historical Chart and L. s Wall Map
Coin Silver Watch, Hunting Case, Stand
ard American Movement, with S1.50
added money II
Coin Silver Watch, open face, Standard
American Movement, with 81 added II
Home of the Bible, by Marian Harland
Silk Umbrella II
Mans Bicycle, High Grade .
Woman's . . 3
Boys a
Set (6) Silver Plated Tea Spoons .
Bunting Flags Club according to size
Railroad Ticket to next Encampmens
THe
Years subscription to THE NATIONAL
AhiDtNE
Silver Spoon Holder -.
Silver Tea Pot >.
Silver Cream Pitcher ..
Silver Sugar Bowl
Heitman's Historical Register Of the L. s.
Army from 1879 to 1889 -. -.
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cordial greeting ard raid him high tribute
for what he regarded as one of the most
conspicuous acts of gallantry in the
history of Naval warfare. The plans to
save the vessels OF Cervera'S squadron
were discussed
Lieut.. Hobson was of the opinion that
two OF the vessels, the Heina Mercedes
and the lnfanta Maria Teresa, would be
saved certainly, and lac expressed the
utmost confidence that the Cristobal Co on
could be saved also.
In New York HSbson arranged the busi-
ness with wrecking company.
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Standard Flags.

We are prepared to furnish Flags without
tie outlay OF Money. We will give them
away as premiums 10 Club-RaiSers rs n re-
ward for various sized clubs of yearly sub
scribers. All subscriptions must be taken
for one year at One Dollar each.
These Flags are made of Navy Bunting.
and are Standard in every particular and
just such Flags used by the Army and Navy
of the United States.
There is Star fer every State.
Remember, no money IS asked for the Flag.
All we want is cooperation in cur effort TO
recruit NATION TRIBUNE Army of One
Million. We shall spare no cost to accom-
plish this end
We give Flags of various Standard sizes
for clubs of corresponding numbers as shown
in the table below. viz:
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One of the most serviceable watches
ever made, a STEM -winder and STEM
setter. The case is nickel, having the
exact appearance of silver. THIS is
NO TOY, but an ordinary modern
watch which viii last for years, and one
which any person may feel proud to
carry. 1t is guaranteed by the manu-
facturer and by US. A watch like this
generation ago would have cost $40,
but the fact is it contains appliances
unknown at that time
In addition to the watch we send in
every instance a handsome chain and
charm, so that the outfit is ready to put
on and wear as soon as received.
We do not sell this watch without
the paper, and no one can secure one of
these splendid timepieces by itself. We
will send this watch by mail to any per
son who will send us a club Of only
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Daughters Of Veterans.

National President Julia A. Croft, in Gen.
eral Orders Just issued from National Head
quarters. Cleveland, O., announces that
the ninth National Convention of the Order
viii De held IN cincinnati, Sept. and 3
Sessions will he in Odd Fellows Temple
Seventh and Elm streets. National Head
quarters will he at Palace Hotel. Sixth
street, corner Vine street.
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Agsildi:a's s cargo consisted of dye-wood and
q small lot Of food supplies.
IL is stated that many Of the Spanish
soldiers surrendered by Gen. Toral have
been told by their superiors, and believe,
that the United States has purchased the
island of Cuba and that our Government
will pay Them their arrears Of pay and re-
turn them TO SPAIN
The National tribune., 1898-07-28

The Flag will be sent by Express, the re-
ceiver paying the Express charges, which
should not usually exceed 40 cents.
Testimonial.
Co. l. 37th III.
Cambridge, Iowa, April 26 1898.
To The National tribune.
Gentlemen: The Flag arrived last Friday
all right. and has been, and is still. floating
to the breezes, and it is beauty. Many
thanks.
Yours very respectfully, Charles Cook.
Address
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
Washingt0n, ID. q
The National tribune., 1898-07-28
-FOUR YEARLY SUBSCRIBERS.

Understand that you pay nothing for
the watch, but send US four names and
addresses of subscribers to The Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE with 81 for each sub
scriber, who will receive the paper for
one year, and We will send you the
watch, chain and charm, postpaid, to
your address absolutely free of charge.
In addition, the subscribers will each
receive two great war books, described
elsewhere. This makes club-raising easy.
No one, therefore, need be without
watch equal for keeping time to any in
the neighborhood 1t will not take an
hour for anyone to get up this small club
of only four subscribers at 81 each for
the best family newspaper in the US.
The National tribune., 1898-07-28
OUR PREMIUM LIST.
Good Things for the CIub-Raiser

We have large list OF good, staple articles
for club-rasers. To save space we enumcrate
only the more important:
Size of club
Stem-wind nickel watch 4
Dinner set, decorated china, S4 pieces, and
81. so added money. 10
Tea set, decorated china, 65 pieces, and 81
added. 10
Waltham watch, silverine case, with battle
ship Maine engraved on back, with $3.50
added money Is
GAR Ring, Solid Gold .. 20
Grand Army Charm, Rolled Gold +. 2
GA r. Badge Charm. Rolled Gold E. 5
GA K. Watch, Waltham or Elgin 90
GAL Sleeve Buttons, Rolled Gold Plate ;
GAR. Watch Chain, Rolled Gold =. 10
Ladies' GA. r. Chain, Rolled Gold 8
The Same Canteen" Charm, Heavy
Gold Plate -. 2
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Not Quite.
Indianapolis Journal.

Briggs-With Dewey from Vermont and
Hobson from Alabama, doesn't it strike you
that this IS pretty well united country?
Braggs- Only partly so. There hasn't been
any New York-Chicago combination yet
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Minnesota, New jersey, Missouri, New
York, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
The following table shows the quota OF
each State under the second call and the
number OF enliStments
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SAN JUAN AND VICINITY.

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