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The National tribune., 1899-06-15
A YANKEE PRISONER.
D. Ii. Field Of Stone River and Later E1,.riene.s

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: There
recently appeared in the Fighting Them
Over" column communication from Comrade
Maxey, Of Mt Vernon, ILL.,, recOunting his
experience at the battle of Stone River, which
reminds me of some of my observations during
and after the same battle Our brigade was
composed of the 21st and 38th ILL.,, 18th Wis.
101st Ohio, and Hotchkiss battery, command.
ed by Gen. W. p. Carlin, and occupied posi-
ton on the right in McCook's Corps.
After the rout on the right wing was sent
to the hospital tents with couple OF bullet
holes in me and occupied tent with Captain
from the 18th Wis, who was shot through the
lungs and was bleeding profusely from the
wound and his mouth. Ihave often wondered
whether he got well or what became of him.
/ waited on him during the hours was with
him. He talked pathetically of his family,
and seemed to have a premonition that hs
would never see them again.
After the battle, those able to travel were
sent via Atlanta, Montgomery and Mobile to
Richmond, and placed in Libby. Maj. Turner.
then in charge of the prison, in company with
couple of Confederate guards, would enter
the prison about two hours before daylight
and command Into line" A large per cent.
of the boys were wounded, and many OF them
in the lower limbs. In Winter weather, those
who have experienced the pains Of gun-shot
wounds need not be told, it is excruciating to
move, especially after remaining long in one
position. One poor cemrade, suffering from
bad thigh wound, was struggling to get on
his feet and comply with the order to fall in
Because he was unable to do so as speedily as
the Major thought he ought, he (the Maior)
brutally kicked him several times. Ser
geant among us placed himself in front of the
Major in a knocking attitude with his fists
threateningly near the Majors nose. In
stantly the man was covered by a sixshooter
in the hands of the Major and the guns of the
guards all cooked ready for business.
After cursing the Sergeant and pouring out
seven vials of wrath upon him, the MAJOR
ended his abuse by saying, When these men
90 out you will remain in here, sir"
But the day of deliverance finally came, tho
roll was called, and the Sergeant walked out.
Old comrades need not be told that he was
comrade with heart and one if living, whom
| should be glad to meet-W. r. BUNTING,
Co. /, 3Sth ILL.,, South Frankfort Mich.
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nyself Of his kind advice and he accompanied
me TO the armory, where subscribed to the
rules and bylaws and in few moments was a
fullfedged member OF Capt. Allen J. Green's
Columbia Flying Artillery" Capt. Green
was an old Mexican war veteran, and We
greatly revercd him for his military stemness.
The next day was the New Years of 1861
and with il came great rejoicing, for the very
first troops to embark for the City by the Sea
the seat Of war-was Capt. Allen j. Green's
Columbia Flying Artillery. Amid the boom
ing Of cannon and the blare OF trumpets we
were borne swiftly away by the South Carolina
Railroad. Nothing Of importance happened
during the trip. Arriving at our destination
we were marched down King Street, where
stretched across the strcetfrom a high building,
was large canvas upon which was painted
Gov. PicIiens holding aloit in his right hand
the State flag, while firing cannon with his
left hand, and under his feet trampling the old
flag. Inscribed along the upper margin was:
Secession of the South, or South Carolina
clone"
The insult 10 the National flag portrayed in
this picture filled me with the greatest indigna,
ton. Although | had heard all kinds ol
reasonable utteranccS, nothing yet had SC
stirred me and filled me with patriotism as this
silent daub of paint
Just one week had elapsed since Mai. Ander
sons evacuation of Fort Moultrie and occu
patton of Fort Sumter, and the Charlestonian:
were greatly incensed at the Government ant
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Dryden was one of the boy Captains who led
his command with the greatest zeal and sue
cess. He never failed in any duty and was
always present to meet what might come. His
predecessors Capts. Copeland and Eyler, have
both joined the multitude beyond the divide.
In this company was some OF the best material
of the army. / recall Serg't Frohman, who
was cminently worthy Of being Captain of the
company, and would have been if it had been
admissible to have two Captains of one COM
pany. 1t was an exceedingly difficult matter
10 officer all the companies with justice to all,
with such a superabundance of good material
to select from.
Co. II was next In line and my memory
recalled from the distant past the form of Serg' I
James r. Newport, wounded near Morristown,
Tenn. His death was lamented by every man
in the regiment and his memory held. in the
warmcst affection by his comrades. Justus
Schminke, our Chief Bugler, was from Co. II,
and the blood from his death-wound spattered
The National tribune., 1899-06-15

CONS into universal use in the Hospitals Of
Europe and America as all unfailing Specific Cure
for every form of Asthma Its cures are really
marvellous. Rev. J. l.. Combs, OF Martinsburg.
on July 2Srd, that it cured him of Asthma Of
thirty years. standing, and Mrs. z. Johnson OF
that for years she had to sleep propped up in
chair unable to lie down. night or day. The Kola
Plant cured her at once. Mr.. Alfred c; Lewis,
editor of the Farmers Magazine, of Washington,
D. C., was also cured when he could not lie down
for fear of choking, Many other sufferers give
similar testimony, proving 1t truly wonderIul
remedy If you suffer from Asthma in any form.
in order to prove the power of this new botan-
ical discovery. we will send you one Large Case
by mail entirely free. All we request IN return
is that when cured yourself you will tell your
neghbors about it. 1t costs you absolutely moth
ing. Send your address to The koia Importing
Co., No. I16i Broadway, New York City.
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For Commander. Chief.

The New York Encampment unani-
mously adopted the following resolutions:
Resotred, That the comrades of the
Encampment Of New York. GAR, in
Encampment assembled send greetings
10 the several Departments of our Order,
and respectfully present Comrade Albert
ID. Shaw, Past Department Commander,
as candidate for the office of Commander
in-Chief, and earnestly solicit for him their
support at the next National Encampment
ResolUed, That the delegates and other
representatives from this Department to the
National Encampment are hereby in
structed TO vote for and support the can
didacy Of Comrade Shaw.
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and carrying him to the grave, a groan
burst from his lips. Restoratives were ap-
piled, and the first words he spoke were:
Did we win the battle?" 1t was found that
one eye had been torn out, his right arm
shot off, and his body a mass of wounds, 48
in all. He recovered, and was for many
years Sergeant-at-Armso of the Maine House
of Representatives, and lecturer for the
his health failed, and he went TO ST. Peters
burg, Fla, where he still resides, engaged
in raising pineapples and other fruits.
There are quite number of other veterans,
who have gone 10 Florida for their health,
gathered around him, and he is Commander
of Kit Carson Post, 26, Department of
Florida, containing about 30 members. He
is now in u fair state of health.
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Mx Mamma Wants to IelI You somethlne.

MY Mdmma Wduts 10 ieH f0n Something,
Is the title of book that should be read by all
expectant mothers: it tells how she can find relief
from all the ills incident to motherhood and secure
health for both mother and child, sent free by DR..
J. h Dye Medical Institute. Buffalo. N. Y.
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come from the enemy And the quick reply
was, You may be sure ii did not conc from
anyfriend.'
FELL BEARING THE C0LoRS.
Jesse Z. Jones. Sergeant Co. B, Glenlarn
O., writes: Reading an incident related in
"A Boy Lieutenant reminded me that | also
was wounded while carrying the colors of the
10Th Ind. after Serg't Buckles was shot. 1
was also in that procession of wounded on the
way from the battlefield TO Fredericksburg.
and remember passing the Black Division
After reaching Fredericksburg | succeeded in
getting across the river i'll small boat, and
with others who could walk crossed the Penin-
sula to Aqua Creek. where We took passage
on a hospital boat for Washington. Corp1
A. j. Woods, of the Color Guard, took the flag
after was wounded, and was also wounded.
So all three of us who were stricken carrying
the same flag still survive
SAVING A JOHNNY.
James NJ. Jordan, Fargo, o.. writes: I
want to tell my experience at the battle OF
Shiloh helping save little rebel. We formed
lines as soon as we left the boat and then hur-
ried three or four miles until VIC came TO Grants
camp. His men had barrels set in the ground
for wells, and by one Of these We saw a little
rebel lying. We asked him if he was hurt, and
he said that he was not Wcmade him get out
of there, and one of the boys of Co. F was going
to run bayonet through him, when put my
gun against his and stopped him with the
help of the other boys. Then took the rebel
and went for the rear, met squad Of pris en- rs.
and turned him over to the Captain. would
like to see something from Co. F. 1st bat
talon. 18th Regulars, and from the rebel, i
he is living"
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Veterans In the City.

Comrade j. F. Chase, famous among the
veterans as having received more wounds
than any other living man, was in WASH
lngton last week. He belonged to that
splendid organization, the 5th Me. bat
tery, and behaved with such gallantry at
Charlottesville as to receive special
commendation and a medal of hon.
or, His battery was caught in a very
tight place at Gettysburg, and almost
destroyed in a few minutes. He was at
the last gun which remained in action,
and was in the act of ramming home
cartridge when shrapnel burst
within three feet of him, and seemingly
tore him to pieces. Two days after
ward, when they were burying the dead
The National tribune., 1899-06-15
THE
K0la Plant
CURES
ASTHMA
The Afric-

Evno The Afric-
IICCs an X ola
Plant is Natures Pos
tive Cure for Asthma
In the short tim
since its discover
this remarkable bO-
fnninal nrnduct has
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THE RATIONAL TRIBUNE: wAsHneToy b THURSDAY

over me as / rode
hat day knee to-
knee with him, both
Of us going down
,nder the same vol
ey from the enemy.
Next in line was
%. |, where the
Athens County boys
appeared before me.
Capt. c. d. Mitchell,
Who succeeded me as
Adjutant of the regi-
ment, is the only liv-
ing Offlcer OF INES
company. Mitchell
was another one OF
the boy Captains
who Won his promo
tion from private to
Adjutant-G General OF
the brigade by merit
and unfaltering
faithfulncss to every
duty. He always
met opportunity half
way. His zeal knew
no bounds, and his
capacity was equal
10 MS zeal. Capt.
Warren, who would
have made a splendid
field officer, and
Lieuts. Long and
Chase. await us on
the other shore.
l am reminded
here of the varying
effect, upon different
men, of the emotions
displayed on the bat
uefield. The blanch-
ed face was no sign
of cowardice, as the
braveSt men almost
always entered tho
battle with bloodless
lips and pale faces,
but with an express
sion of detcrminatit n
which the officers
read with never a
mistake; but there
were exceptions to
this general rule.
At the head of tho
line of Co. X, the
form Of Capt. Higley,
killed in battle at
Blue Springs, Tenn,
meets me. A splcn-
did soldier and faith
full officer
One young soldier
Of our regiment al
ways began to cry as
soon as the battle
opened, and, with the
tears streaming down
his face, he soon be-
gan to swear the
most blood-curdling
oaths, all directed at
the enemy. As soon
as he became engag-
~ L. -1l L..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-17
PICER---soUTHERLAND
A Brilliant Home Marriage Solem-
nized at Goldsboro. Sad Death.

GoldSb0ro. \. c.. ..ov. l6.-tSpeclaL)
The marriage of DIR. VIM. Spicer, a
promising Young physician. TO Miss Adj
die Switzerland, the popular and ac-
comnlished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
.Ino. +. Switzerland took place yester-
day at the home of the brides parents,
in the presence of intimate friends and
relatives. Rev. f. w. FAIRIES, pastor
of the Presbyterian church officiating.
The east parlor where the marriage
ceremony was solemized presented an
unique appearance, being tastefully dec
grated with flowers, ferns and trailing
vines.
They left on the 1850 Northbound
train for a bridal trip. A brilliant bril-
dial reception was given Tuesday night
at the home of the brides parents.
Mr.. +. L. Robbins, the efficient su-
perintendent Of the Wayne Cotton Mills,
has rendered his resignation, he becom-
ing one Of the purchasers of the kesler
Cotton Mills at Salisbury. MIR. *. J.
Davis, superintendent of the Albemarle
Cotton Mills, has been elected to sue
coed Mr.. Robbins here.
4 sad death occurred near Faro. this
county. Monday. 1t was the death OF
Miss Kitty Parker. an excellent and
popular school teacher.
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Mechanic & Investors Union

A State institution Of Raleigh, N. q,
organized May, 1898, and managed by
John G. Drewry, president, j. s. Wynne,
yice-president; B. s. Jerman, treasurer
]. N. Holding, attorney, George Allen
secretary and manager. w. s. Primrose
and G. G. Latta. all of whom are direc-
tors.
This is one OF the best managed and
most prosperous investment and lean
companies in the State.
The investment plan assures the mem
bers the return of all payments, togeth-
err with profit of fifty per cent in lOt
months. The payment of 2 cents pei
day, which is 90 cents per month, for
100 months, natures one share of 500
The loaning plan guarantees the re-
turn to the borrower Of all his payment:
less three per cent per annum on the
amount advanced to him. Both the
investing and borrowing members are
fully protected by the guarantee fund
which promises and agrees to mature the
stock, making the monthly payments TOT
the widow should death occur. Thls SO
cures the home to the family wlthout
further cost after death. For full par
ticulars read the printed matter OF the
Company.
GEORGE ALLEN, Secretary.
% Pullen Building. Raleigh. N. g.
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Rudolph Mehrtens Honored.

Charleston, s. c.. Nov. 16.-The peo-
pie of Charleston tonight united in hon
oring Rudolph c. Mehrtens, chief quar-
termaster of the Olympia, the man who
stood at the wheel fifteen hours during
the BATTLE of Manila. At German artil-
lery hall amidst a brilliant scene Mayor
Smyth welcomed Mehrtens to his old
home and on behalf of the citizens pre-
scented to him a very handsome gold
watch. Congressman Elliott followed
and read a letter from Admiral Dewey
in which he alluded to Mehrtens in the
most complimentary terms. The quar-
termaster was almost overcome. but said
a few words and begged his friends TO
understand that he felt more than he
could say.
A general reception and ball followed
and all was merry until the morning
hours.
Charleston thus leads all the cities in
recognition of ''the men behind the
guns"
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FRANCHISES IN CUBA
Legislation Adverse to Grant
ing Them,
The President VIII Make no Recommendation
to Congress to Repeal This Legislation, but
VIII Simply Present the facts

Washington. Nov 16.4After careful
consideration of the subject, the Presi-
dent has decided to make no recommen-
aations 20 Congress at the approaching
session. touching the repeal of THE legis-
lation whstA had prevented the granting
of any franchises in Cuba. The Admin
sStration has bycosue convinced that mach
serious haran HAS been worked to the best
interests OF the iSlalSlS by this leglsla-
tSan aisl that the attempts OF the Gov
trnment ~ the United States TO fo>-
ward tAe development of the industries
of la,aa and advance the condition OF
sAe pe0sae have been greatly hampered
az the Initiation which prevents the
building of railroads or wharveS, the
construction of hridgeS. of trolley roads.
az water and sewer conveaienceS and of
nh that class of senG-loyhhc works which
give employment To nHlny persons hoth IN
construction and operation. Inc atl-
rude Of the Administration officials in
r,sfnsinS 10 approve the numerous appll-
cations for franchises which have been
nassle. has exposed them 10 severe criti-
ssSnS. based ON the presumption that
they were clothed with discretionary
Mowers in passing upon them.
lii appears that these facts mast be
laid before Congress at the approach
Ing session, though it Is certain that the
President and Secretary Root will not
feel il incumbent to do more than to let
the facts speak for themselves. and wall
refraSn from making any recommends
Iions ON the subject
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FENTRESS---ELL
Brilliant Marriage of a Former Citizen
of Raleigh.

The Wilmington papers contain elap-
crate accounts of the marriage of Mr..
Herbert l.. Fentress, native OF TINS
city, to Miss Elliott Of that city. We
quote from the Messengers account:
"St. Pauls Episcopal church was
thronged at $3.50 o'clock yesterday even
ing with Il representative audience as
sembled to witness the plighting of troth
between Mr.. Herbert l.. FentresS and
Miss Mary Worth Elliott, the groom
being quite a popular and successful
druggist of this city. and the bride the
talented daughter of Mrs. Mary +,
Elliott, on Second street. The church
was prettily decorated, palms and
chrysanthemums predominating. There
were also many candles whose fiickine
light shed pleasing halo upon the wedding
scene.
'"rhc special music was rendered by
Miss Matte l.. Chasten, who was or
ganist.
The ushers led the bridal procession
to the altar. They were Mr. j. I. King
with Mr.. w. G. Marlborough, and Mr.
James Taylor Jr., with Mr.. William
X. Brice. They were followed by the
maid of honor. Miss Annie Mel. Tay
Tor. The bride entered leaning upon the
arm of Mr.. b. G. Worth, by whom she
was subsequently given away. The
groom and his best man, Captain Il. NJ
Nadal, of Wilson, nephew of the groom
entered from the ante room and me-
the bride at the altar where Rev. NJ
A. Barber, the rector performed thu
ceremony, rendering in an especially i'm
pressiye manner the Episcopal ring ser
vice.
THE bride was attired in a brown
travelling costume and carried Parm;
vioIets and maiden hair ferns.
Immediately after the ceremony TIT
bridal party drove to the Front stree
depot, where Mr.. and Mrs. Fentres
boarded the o'clock northbound train
for a bridal tour of places OF interes
north
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-17
.STEAM|NG FOR LIFE.
The Conestoga Crashes Into
a Crib.
With floods Of Water Pouring Into The Hole In
Her Bow She Rushes Into
Safety.

Chicago, Ills, Nov. 16-The steamer
Conestoga, OF the Anchor Line sank
at the mouth Of The harbor early this
morning. after race for life. The
steamboat, bound into Chicago from
Buffalo, in the dense fog that hung
over Lake Michigan ran into the half
way crib. n mile and half out from
the harbor entrance, and Il great hole
was stove in the bow.
The boat commenced to fill with wa
ter fast, and there was disposition to
rush for the boats, but the captain
gave orders to turn on all steam and
make a quick run for the harbor and
commanded the men to stand at their
posts.
The Concstoga was settling fast and
her speed was diminishing greatly be-
fore half the distance to the piers at
the mouth of the harhor had been ira
verscd.
As the mouth of the harbor was
gained. floods of water poured into the
fire hold, drove the stokers up the lad
ders to the deck and at last eXtinguish-
ed the fires in the boilers.
The Conestoga came to a stop as her
keel rubbed hard in the mud ut the bot
tom Of the harbor entrance and she
settled fast.
The water did not reach the upper
deck and the crew were safe.
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PATTEN---PARKER.
A Brilliant Marriage Celebrated at
Asheville.

The Asheville Citizen contains an Elk
tended account of the marriage of two
of the most popular of Asheville's young
people. They have many friends in the
State who will read this extract from the
Citizens account with pleasure.
THE marriage Of Haywood Parker,
Esq, to Miss Josephine Patton, daugh-
fer of Cant. T. w. Patton. occurred this
morning at Trinity church, the Rev.
McNeely DuBosc. rector, Officiating.
The position of esteem i'll which the
high contracting couple are held by their
wide circle of friends here filled the
church with an eXpectant company, and
the scenes Of the nupitalS ceremony,
heightened in their effects by the taste
ful establishment of chancel and altar
with carnations and palms, We're beauti-
fully impressive.
'"rhe groom. attended by his best man.
u. C. Waddell, Ir., met the bride ut the
chancel where the rites of the Episcopal
service were spoken, Captain Patton
giving the bride away. While the ring
was being placed the brides bouquet Oh
white roses was held by her brother, Mr.
Mcleod Patton.
"The usherS were Herbert ID. Child
Charles f. Waddell, Lyman Deal aho
Mcleod Patton.
Following the ceremony at Trinity q
wedding breakfast was served at the
residence of the brides parents, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Parker took thu
train for the honeymoon trip, which vii
be spent in the North and among rela
tives in Washington. ID. C.. and IL
Eastern North Carolina"
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Virginia Conference Orphanage.

Petersburg. Va, Nov. 16.-At the
second days session of the Virginia
Methodist Conference, Rev. w. j.
Young. of Norfolk, presented a report
recommending that bill be presented
to the Virginia Legislature at the ensu-
ing session, Incorporating the Virginia
Conference Orphanage of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, to be located
near the city of Richmond, on what IS
known as Highland Park, and consist
ing Of not less than ten acres of land,
and that the following persons shall be
incorporators:
j. w. Bledsoe, w. J. Young. j. i.
Mastin. A. Coke Smith, #. Nj. Edwards,
j.. b. Betty, Joseph w. Shackleford, w
y. Beauchamp, e. II. Rawlings, W. II
Vincent, C.. Il. Vawter, s. $. Lambeth
Jr.. c. w. Hardwicke, John p. Branch
Thomas f. Goode, p. 6. Barrow, John
7. Pettijohn, John w. Bradbury.
The report was adopted.
The committee appointed to arrange
for the purchase Of homes for super
anuated preachers reported that the
plan was deemed impracticable.
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GATTIS-- MITCHELL.
A Raleigh Man Gets Bride in the
Quaker City.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 13.-(Speclal
rrespondence.)-iAt the residence OF
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
" Mitchell, 10th street and brewster
Avenue. at high noon to-day Mr.. Charles
Hawkins Gattis, of Raleigh, y. c., and
Miss Anne Isabel Mitchell were united
in marriage, the Rev. Frederick a.
Walter, pastor of Mt Calvery Presby-
terrain church, officiating.
The bride was attired in handsome
going-away gown of venetian mode clotA
and carried brides roses. The maId OF
honor, Miss Josephine Mitchell, sister OF
the bride, was dressed in a gown OF
mode broadcloth and carried La France
roses. Mr.. Williams Oscar GattiS, OF
GoldsbOro, brother of the groom, actec
as best man.