davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
Flag Day 10 Chicago.

Department Corresponding Secretary
Nellie Underwood, Chicago, ILL.,, writes:
'The school children of this great city
celebrated the sixth anniversary of the
Flag Day" Association in the various
parks of the city. assisted by several Posts
and Ladies of the G.. A. r. Circles. Thou
sands of flags waved from public and pri-
vate buildings. The principal celebration
was in Garfield Park. The comrades from
Columbia, Julius White, Custer and Kill
patrick Posts turned out in goodly num-
bers. The chief Grafton was delivered by
Porter Johnson, a brilliant young lawyer,
and the Ladies of the G. A. r. were repre-
sented by the Corresponding Secretary OF
the Order, Mrs. Mary Il. eager, whose
theme, Our Flag, was cheered to the echo.
The exercises closed with an exhibition
drill by our Naval Militia.
1T seems most fitting that the children
Of our land should be taught by precept
and example to revere and honor the flag.
Wherever it floats, its mission is peace;
its meaning is liberty, progress and justice,
and every star denotes the brotherhood of
man and every stripe declares that justice
and love are the ruling sentiments of the
power that floats it. Every breeze that
ripples, still prociaims that the Stars and
Stripes shall yet wave over every land, and
shall never be lowered by any hand. Thou
sands of brave men have sacrificed life and
dust. 't-'
'The Flag Day Association is society
organized to try to defend the flag in days
of peace, hoping to be able to have laws
enacted by which the use of the flag shall
be prohibited for the purpose of advertise
ment. The society Is quite strong in
Chicago"
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
Unsuccessful Attempt. to Avoid miIIt.r, Service.

In Russia, where soldier life is very
tough for him whose rank is not higher
than private, there are many attempts
being made to escape service. Almost
every male when he comes of age is COM
PEELED to serve in the army. Some physi-
cal defect, however, is enough to exempt
him from service. The following may be
recorded as two Of the most remarkable
and amusing of the numerous attempts at
evasion:
+. The recruit in question was big, strap
ping fellow, possessing the strength of a
Hercules; but he claimed that the index and
middle fingers on his right hand were
joined together and could not be taken
apart. The appearance of the fingers did
not indicate, however, that such was the
fact, and the examining surgeons, who
were strong men themselves, tried with all
the strength they possessed to separate the
two fingers, and after great deal of ex-
ertion gave upin disgust. At last clever
thought struck one of them. Say said
the surgeon, "how were your fingers before?
Were they always like this?' This way"
replied the unsuspecting young peasant,
and he opened his fingers as easily as any
body else. He was astonished at the
laughter his act evoked. The surgeons
did not attempt to examine him further; he
passed.
The other story is also of a peasant,
who claimed to be deaf and would not
answer any question that was put to
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
Death Of Alfred narcnnprt.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Readers
of your paper will have sorrowful SYM
pathy in the knowledge Of the death of a
comrade who was not only honored and
beloved for his true soldieriy qualities by
those with whom he served in the 5th n Y
('Duryee Zouaves'), but by the many who
have been interested in his several contribu-
tons to the columns of THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE.
His death was sudden and was occa-
stoned by a fall on the pavement in New
York City, February q, 1899 His funeral
took place from the Church of the Incarna-
ton, and was attended by comrades of the
Veteran Association of the regiment
Comrade Alfred Davenport was born in
1897. He received his education in the
College of New York City. He was noted
as al athlete in his young days, and a pupil
of the celebrated Woods Gymnasium.
He engaged in mercantile life, for which
he displayed an aptitude, but had a strong
disposition toward literary pursuits, which
he more freely INDUCED in the later years
OF his life. 80,
The Duryee ZouaFes was already in
embryo when President Lincoln's first call
for volunteers was issued, and Immediately
recruiting for the 5th N. Y. was opened in
Lafayette Hall; on Broadway. Among
the first to enlist was Alfred Davenport,
together with some Is of his friends, who
offered themselves in body, and were
enrolled by me, In TO. u OF that regiment,
and who, by their good qualities, contrib
uted greatly to fix the excellent soldierly
character by which that company was
distinguished even in a regiment which
afterward was awarded the praise of the
best volunteer regiment in the Army of the
Potomac.
Thus Davenport is entitled to the honor
which belongs not only to one who was a
volunteer soldier of the Republic, but also
the high distinction of minute man of the
civil war, the highest honor to be borne by
any citizen of the United States. He chose
to remain in the ranks when he might
readily have obtained a commission. His
bearing was always modest, with a readi-
ness for the performance of his whole duty
In camp or in battle.
Since the close of the war he has been
endeared to his comrades by an unfailing
sympathy with every comrade, whether in
his joys or trials. To his personal enter
prise and pride in his regiment, the Duryee
Zouaves has been indebted for the excellent
history, Camp and Field Life of the 5th
n. Y Infantry" And the readers of THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE are his debtors for
the most admirable monographs contrib
uted by his pen.
AS a last word, but not least, of loving
tribute let it be said that Alfred Davenport
was a true friend and honest to the core.
honOred the right and hated the false, ard
in his heart loved and worshiped Cod
JOS. III. BRADLEY, Chaplain, National
Soldiers Home. Va; Captain, Co. &, 5th
N. Y, and Chaplain, 10th N. Y. Cav.
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
The Care Of the Eyes.
HdTDeT.'S Boar,


On arising in the morning the eyes
should be bathed gently in cold water
twenty passes" are said to be decidedly
Strengthening. While using them closely
they should be rested at intervals of an
hour or two, for the strain Of constant
reading or sewing is like that of extending
the arms at certain hight immovabie.
Imagine then the taxing of the eyes, which
can not complain save after years of ire
parable neglect. When dust settles in the
eyes warm water will soothe them of any
inflammation; rose-water is extremely re-
freshing, but it should be bought in small
quantities, as it keeps but a short time.
Five cents worth will give daily eye
bath for several weeks. Tea leaves and
alum-water were the eye tOnics which our
grandfathers used; but in these modern
days of absolutely hygienic and anti
septic simplicity water, especially in a
distilled form, is considered powerful
enough -
The National tribune., 1899-06-29

Thousands OF men will welcome the news that
a most successful remedy has been found which
will quickly cure them of any form of nervous
debility, falling manhood. lack of vigor. Tclieve
them of all the doubt and uncertainty which
such men are peculiarly liable to. ard restore
the organs to natural strength and vigor of
youth. AS it costs nothing to get this wonder
full formula it would seem that any man, suffer
ing from any form OF nervous debility, ought
to be deeply Interested in such remedy, with
out which they continue to live an existence of
untold misery. The remedy in question was
the result of many years research as to what
combination of medicines would be most effect
i've in restoring to men the strength they need.
The National tribune., 1899-06-29

ueu Win more craven nOTrOT tIdt! uiIlSelt.
An hour afterwards, the moon. dimin-
ished to the thinneSt crescent crept with a
sickly and cadaverous visage, to the sum-
init of the eastern hills, and peeped down
into the valley, preceding the dawn that
was soon to look upon its scenes of death.
At this moment of moonrise, those few
Christians who had escaped from. the bat
tie, were grouped at the end of the dixie. de-
liberating, in unspeakable agitation, upon
the course they were to pursue. Many
advised that they should instantly resume
their flight, and trust to their speed to. put
them, before morning, beyond the reach of
their merciless enemies; some insisted upon
remaining, to give help to such wretches
as, ever and anon, made their way from
the causeway, and. with tears of joy and
loud thanksgivings, threw themselves
among their friends; a few, more honorable
or more insane, amoug whom were Sando-
val aud Don Christobal de Old Ga very
valiant cavalier. to whom other histories
have been j1ster than this), demanded,
with stern reproaches, that their leader
should conduct them again to the combat,
which was still raging on the lake, and
rescue their countrymen out of that fiery
furnace, or, at once, honorably and justly,
perish With them.
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
SYNOPSIS.

The scene is laid in the Aztec capital.
Cortez's army has met with defeat, its
ranks have been thinned by famine and
battle, and already many valiant knights
have met death in the streets or a more
horrible fate of sacrifice in the temple
Following other hermisfortunes.and increasing
the danger of the invaders was the death of
Montezuma of wounds inflicted by his own
subjects. Cortez begins night march
from the capital, hoping thus to: avoid
further conflict with the Mexicans. Don
Amador de Leste, a Spanish knight, is the
hero, and with him is a STRIPPING page,
service of the Mexican mobiles. This
retreat is known in history as The Sorrow
frl Niphts ~
The National tribune., 1899-06-29

Send your name and address to DIR. L. W Knapp
12G Hull Building. Detroit. Mich, stating that
you are not writing out of idle curiosity, but
wish to make use of the prescription by giving
the remedy trial, will be answered promptly
and without evidence as to where Information
came from.
The Dr's. object OF distributing this Informal
tion free is 70 make men better acquainted with
the remedies that exert an influence upon de-
bitated nerves and wasted vigor. Each differ
ent drug is thoroughly explained and the suf-
ferer will thus know what he should use in his
particular case in order to get the desired re-
suits. Write to-day. There is no doubt about
the offer being genuine.
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
"
Deaths In the ,lHlaels Hsme.

Adjt E. L. Higgins sends the following
list Of deaths in theaQuincy Home: Philip
Goebel. Co. E. 5th Kya3 Frederick S. Fowler.
Co. l: 5th Kan. Cavs, John Duerr, Co. A,
49th ILL.,, and Co. A.S2d'V. r. c.; Charles
Roche. Co. K. 18th Ohio; Michael En-
peldlng. S4th ILL.,; Oscar Vanness. Co. x,
Ed ILL.,. and Co: d. 10th U. s.; w. F.
Hughes. Co. F. 9th ILL.,. and Co. E. 32d ILL.,;
David Coons, Co. K, 11th Ill. Cav; j.
Richardson. Co. l. 1st Mo. Mex; VIM.
II. Shryer. Co. B. 9th Ind. Cav; Jonathan
Carter, Co: 81, 44th Ind; Henry r. Cook,
Co. II, 1st r. l. Cav. and Co. L, 4th Mass.
Cav,
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
"THE SORROWFUL NIGHT"
Continued.

While these scenes of blood were passing
I'm the center of the army, and a hideous
mystery concealed the fate of the rear, the
condition of the advanced guard, though
not altogether hopeless, was scarce less
terrific. When the forces of Sandoval,
comprising many of the followers, both
common soldiers and Captains, of NaryaeZ,
We're made acquainted with the fate of the
bridge, and beheld the vast number of foes
that impelled their. canoes towards the
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
Deaths In n Kansas Post,

Wallace Post, SO, Ell Dorado, Kan, during
the past year, as follows: Daniel Boyden,
Co. b, I'D Ill; Chas. Boyke, Co. d, 10th w.
Va; VIM; Mcdowell, Co. A, 1st Ohio L. A.;
J. W. Williams, Co. F, 141st Ohio; A.
Leatherman, Co. G, 63d Ind; Charles Case,
Co. II, 125th Ill.
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
The First ROttIe will: convince 10,

that it is the very medicine you need. If
you are troubled with dyspepsia, rheuma-
ing from impure blood, use DIR. Peters
Blood Vitalizer. Not for sale in drug
stores. Write for particulars to DIR. Peter
Fahrney, 112-114 S. Hoyne Ave-, Chicago,
The National tribune., 1899-06-29

him. "You can go home," said the sur
geon in a very low voice. The man start
ed for the door. The shout of the surgeon
brought him back, however, and he was
informed that he had passed the medical
examination.
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
Veterans In the City.

L. G.. Thacker, NJ. D., Tooth Ohio, De
fiance, 0. Comrade Thacker is practic-
ing physician, and is taking short vaca-
ton with his wife, visiting the National
Capital and other places of interest.
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
[II!I!IIllEIlI]

A SPECIALITY arTesslsry pI@ads, IsSaSsniD sIooD
can be treated at home for same price under sama
guaranty. fyou prefer to come here we will con.
tract TO pay railroad fare and hotel bills and charge
If we fail &c cure. II you have taken mercury.
tOdide potash. and still have aches and pains.
MueOas Patches in mouth sore Throat, PIN.
pies, Copper COlOred Spots. Ulcers on any
part OF the body, Hair or Eyebrows falling
out, IL Is this SeeOndary BLOOD POISOy
we guarantee to cure. We solicit the most
obstinate eases and challenge the world
for q case We cannot cure. This disease has
always bamed the skill of the most emil
nent physieinnS. 100000 capital behind our
unconditional guaranty. Absolute proof sent
sealed application. Address COOK REMEDY
CO.. 14SJ Mas0aie TempIc. CHICAGO, HI.
The National tribune., 1899-06-29
CONQUEST OF MEXICO.
Dramatic Episodes Of the Retreat Of Cortcz.
By r. M. BIRD.

of his charger, no man, of all the army,
fled with more craven horror than himself
The record-union., 1899-03-01
VOTE FOR QUAY.
Congressman Sih1ey Carries Words
of Advice to Democrats.

HARRISBURG Pa.), Feb. 2S-Con-
gressman-elect Joseph G. Sibley Of
Franklin. who came here to-day to take
part in the contest for United States
Senator, has issued an open letter to
the Democrats of Pennsylvania giving
the opinions expressed in letters writ
ten to him by Democratic United States
Senators at Washington. Mr.. Sibley
says:
Time did not afford me opportunity
to call on more than few, and in no
instance was there expressed a con-
trary opinion"
He did not carry the request for opin-
ions into the House of Representatives,
except in the case of Congressman
Bailey of Texas, who says in his letter
that eff the reformers will not vote for
a clean and good Democrat in prefer
ence to Senator Quay, whom they de-
nounce so vigorously, then the Demo-
cratic members of the Legislature
should break away from the unholy
alliance and vote for Senator Quay, if
that is necessary to re-elect''
Mr. Sibley has letters expressing
practically the same sentiment from
Senators Jones of Arkansas, Vest Of
Missouri, Stewart of Nevada, Morgan
of Alabama, Daniel of Virginia. Mitch
ell of Wisconsin, Faulkner of West Vir-
ginia, Allen of Nebraska, Gray of Della
ware, Tillman of South Carolina, ax-
Senator Blackburn of Kentucky and
Representative Livingston OF Georgia
The record-union., 1899-03-01
REAR-ADMIRAL scHLEY.
Received a Handsome Testimonial
From People of Maryland.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2S.-Rear Ad-
miral Winfield Scott Schley received
to-day from the people of this, his ma
tive State, a superb testimonial of the
esteem in which he is held by the peo-
pie of Maryland and of their appre-
citation of his services to the country
during the, late war with Spain. Incl
dentally he was cheered by assembled
thousands as he rode through the
streets of Baltimore, and at night 400
of the representative men of the city
and State gathered to witness the pre-
sentation of the testimonial and join
in banquet given in his honor
The testimonial proper took the form
of magnificent medal of gold and dia-
monds of great intrinsic worth and re-
splendent beauty, the gift of Maryland,
presented in the name Of the State by
Governor Lloyd Lowndes.
Admiral Schley, accompanied. by Mrs
Schleys and General Miles, and escorted
by reception committee, arrived from
Washington at p. M. and drove in
an open carriage from Camden Station
to the Rennert Hotel The streets
through which the carriage passed
We're lined with people, and cheer after
cheer was given to both the hero of
Santiago and the General of the arm n
Upon their arrival at the Rennert an
informal reception was held and in the
evening the presentation was made,
General Angus delivering the address.
Altogether there are 800 diamonds in
the medal. Two months were required
for its making.
When the applause. which lasted fully
ten minutes after the Governors ad-
dress had subsidized, Admiral Schley in
brief speech expressed his thanks to
his friends and citizens for honoring
him with the handsome decoration of
their confidence and esteem.
The record-union., 1899-03-01
JOY TO FARMERS.
Much Needed Rainfall in the In
terror Of the State.

NAPA, Feb. 2S.-Rain began falling
this afternoon, thus ending the persist
ent and distressing drought which has
affected all interest in this county.
Napa waterways have not been swept
out for two years. The condition of
grain, grass and fruit, calls for abund-
ant showers.
SANTA ROSA, Feb. 2S-Light show
tions are that they will continue to-
night.
AUBURN, Feb. 2S-There was 4
slight fall of rain this morning and in
dications are for more showers tonight
The farmers will be satisfied with
showers, but the miners need a heavy
fall of rain and snow, as the water
sheds were completely drained last sea-
son.
CHICO, Feb. 2S.-Rain began falling
here this afternoon. 1t will be of vast
benefit to both grain and fruit crops
COTTONWOOD (Cal), Feb. 2S.-The
sixth heavy rain of the season is fall
ing over Cottonwood Valley, compris-
ing the north end of Tehama and TIE
south end of Shasta County. All grain
crops are in good condition. Orchard
lists expect big crops.
DUNSMUIR. Feb. 2S-At midnight
the south wind brought a general and
spring rain which increased until noon
to-day. One inch has fallen and at the
present writing the atmosphere is much
colder, with an east wind which pre-
sages a steady downpour for several
days. This rain is a great boon to the
farmers and stockmen and the miners
of Siskiyou County.
The record-union., 1899-03-01
UNION SAVINGS BANK,
President Wright Says Depositors
Will be Paid in Full.

SAN JOSE, Feb. 2S.-A meeting of
the directors and stockholders of the
suspended Union Savings Bank was
held here this afternoon. President
William H. Wright stated his belief not
only that the depositors would be paid
IN full, but that this would be accom-
plished without assessing the stock
hoiders, and that besides a small
amount would remain toward reimburs-
ing the stockholders for the $50 a share
that they have paid upon each share.
Upon this showing there was a mo-
ton to rescind the action assessing the
stock $40 a share, but no action was
taken.
In response to a demand for the resig-
nation of the Directors and the forlna-
ton of new board, an agreement was
had for a, conference to be held to-mor-
row Of the Directors and a committee
of the stockholders.
\ move was also made for an inves-
LEGATION as to the whereabouts and as
to what may be available of the $780,
600 that fruit dealer Howard secured
from the bank.
The record-union., 1899-03-01

some of these cans after they had been
accepted The contents We're softer
than that in the average cans he had
seen, but he should say better than
some that he had seen in Porto Rico
and in Havana.
When stationed in Porto Rico witness
handled considerable refrigerator beef.
The troops seemed to be divided in
opinion as to the value of the refriger-
ated meat. Some regiments took it and
some refused it. Sometimes one bat
TALON of a regiment would take it and
another would not.
Witness inspected the beef only after
it came on shore. Part was moldy and
some was tainted, but the larger part
was good.
Colonel Smith made contracts for ma
tive beef at Porto Rico, but there was
complaint as to this supply and some
of the commands asked for bacon IN
preference to such meat. The bacon
| issue was increased from one-third to
| one-half of the meat ration in some
cases. Witness did not urge the issue
| of canned beef.
/ Replying to Colonel Davis, witness
| said that where the troops under his
OUSeINdlIOn cOulQ gel DOtn Sorts, the
refrigerated beef tended to displace the
| native beef.
The afternoon session opened with a
| surprise for the witnesses. On the long
| table in the courtroom We're eight
plates with various stews and COM
pounds of beef, some of canned beef
fresh from the factory, some of beef
that had gone to Cuba and back, and
others of fresh beef from the Washing
ton market, but prepared as nearly as
canned beef was packed at the factory.
The enlisted men who testified yester-
| day We're brought in and asked to pick
out if they could the various sorts of
beef. The men disagreed to some ex-
tent. but when Major Jesse Lee asked
each of them if the beef shown them
/ here was prepared the same way as
| that they had had in Cuba, and wheth-
er the plates were a fair sample of
what they had used during the cam
paign. they unanimously agreed that
it did not look like the same, and did
not seem to be a fair sample of the
campaign beef in any way
The record-union., 1899-03-01
Condition of Kipling.

NEW YORK, March 1.-At 1870 this
morning Dr. Durham, in attendance on
Rudyard Kipging, issued a statement
in regard to Mr.. Kipling's condition, in
which he said that he was not dis
couraged. Mr.. Kipling," he said, lis
better in one sense and worse in an
other We hope to be able to issue a
more favorable bulletin in the morn
ing" On being asked as to what he
meant by this DR.. Durham said that
he could not explain, but that physi-
clans would understand. 1t is taken
to mean that Mr.. Kipling has not yet
passed through the crisis of the disease,
but that probably the crisis will be
sued
The record-union., 1899-03-01
OAKLAND RACES.
Results Of the Six Events Run OFF
Yesterday Afternoon.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2S.-Weath-
er at Oakland fine; track fast.
Five furlongs, selling, Sidelong
CTurner), 8 to 2, won; Schnitz CIT. Mar
tin), 16 to 5, second; Don Cara MACK
lin) Is to 1, third. Time-1 :0215. Bal
lister Carrie u, Baliverson, Beau
Monde, Merry Boy, Averine and Santa
Lucia also ran.
Futurity course, selling, Montanus
(Thorpe), 6 to 5, won; Sir Urian (Turn-
err, 5 to /, second; Ann Page (E. jones',
IL to 1, third. Time-1: 111a Jerry
Hunt, Genua, Dunpraise and Glengaber
also ran.
Mile ard a sixteenth, selling. Joe
Mussle (Bullman), to 1, won; Per
some cThorpe). 20 to 1, second, Dare
III. MARTINI. 8 to 5, third. Time
las Tom Cromwell, McFarlane, Alag
nus, Rapido, New Moon. Green Hook
and Charlie Reiff also ran
Mile and sixteenth, selling, Rosin-
ante (Turner, even. won; wyoming
(Bullman), 6 to 1. second: Espionage
(IIal Brown, 10 to 5. third. Time
The record-union., 1899-03-01

San Francisco data: Maximum tenn
perature 81, minimum 40, mean so.
TIL weather is cloudy and threatening
in ali districts except Southern Califor-
MIA. Rain has fallen as far south as
SaE Francisco and eastward to the
ROCKY Mountains. The rainfall has
been very heavy in Southern oregon
and along the Northern California
Coast.
The pressure has fallen decidedly in
all districts except in Southern Cali
fornia and Arizona
Conditions are favorable for rain
Wednesday extending south to Tehac-
haDi.
The record-union., 1899-03-01
ARMY BILL.
Senator Foraker Gives Notice OF a
Proposed Amendment.

WASHINGTON, Mar. Senator
Foraker has given notice that ne VIII
offer the following as an amendment
to the army appropriation bill as a pro-
viso when it comes before the Senate
s'That no franchises of concessions OF
any kind whatever shall be granted ny
the United States or by any authority
whatever for which the United states
is responsible in the island of Cuha
during the occupation there by tie
United States, and provided further
that the pacification of the island OF
Cuba having been accomplished, the
President is here authorized to With
draw the military forces of the United
States therefrom, and to leave the
government and control of the island
to its people,