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A PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN.
Saw Considerable Service, But is Unable I
Get His Just Dues.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE:-In Au-
gust, 1862, l enlisted and / left at home o
farm. stock of cattle. and a family of
three small children to carry on the farm
while l went to the front. enlisted in
what was known as Co. F, Hist Pa. This
regiment got to Washington on the first or
second day of second Bull Run battle.
We got orders at Washington, and after
our dinner started for the front.
We marched down TO the river at what
was known as Long Bridge, to cross over
into Virginia. We were halted there by q
line of ambulances going over to the bat
tle6eld. While we lay here we saw
wounded men pass. About dark they let
us have the bridge to cross by and we
marched back to Arlington flights, and
there rolled ourselves up in our overcoats
and blankets and lay down on the ground
At ) o'clock we were aroused by n mes
senger who informed us that the rebels
had gained n victory at Bull Run. and an
attack on Washington was expected, and
we were ordered to defend Chain Bridge
above Washington.
The rebels crossed over at Harper's
Ferry, and another battle, Antietam, was
fought. and they were driven back into
Virginia.
By this time our brigade had been or
ganized and was sent to turn them back
at Poolesville. 1t took US two days to
reach Poolesville.
We were tired out, but an order came
that two men from each company should
go to this ferry and guard it through the
night. I stood in battle-line at the ferry
all night long in a drenching rain, with
my gun at my shoulder, ready for any
emergency. In the morning we were or
dered back to camp.
After breakfast orders were issued that
the whole brigade should picket the river
from the ferry up to Harper Ferry. We
were sent upon the line between canal
and river and guarded the river for two
days. We had no rations, and had to dig
fresh-water clans to subsst on for two
days, and pick up salt where soldiers had
emptied old pork-barrels. We were then
relieved and sent back to our quarters.
few days after this we were ordered
TO Leesburg. We had to undress and take
our clothes on our heads to keep them dry,
and wade through the river, which was
almost neck-deep. Then we went on the
chase after Lee.
In all private houses we found rebels
wounded, and the churches were full of
them. We followed the Rappahannock
day, came back the next, and started
for Fredericksburg. We went into camp
at Fredericksburg, and stayed month to
wait for pontoon train. When the pom
toon bridges came we fought the Battle
of Fredericksburg.
At Fredericksburg in 1868 I was dis
charged for disability. l have managed to
get $12 a month, but am disabled by pa
ralysis to such an extent that l should
have considerable more, but strive as
would, / have been unable to get what is
due me.-JoHN FORD. Lathrop, Pa.
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THE ROUGHRIDER HAT.
Where Did It Originate?

AT Reunion of Battery II, LIST Ohio
l.. A, at Toledo, Ohio, Comrade o. C.
Dority read an interesting paper on the
Rough Rider Hat" which made quite a
hit outside the circle of comrades of the
battery. Among other things he said:
The Rough Rider hat was not born in
the Spanish war. That only brought il
into prominence and popular favor.
In the First Corps, Army of the Poto-
mac, from 1861 TO 1865, were Michigan,
Wisconsin and Minnesota regiments that
wore felt hats. Known as the Iron Bri-
gade, also called 'Old SLOUGH Hats" they
made record as marchers and fighters
that was an honor to all connected with
them.
did body of soldiers. you cannot please
them better than to compliment in some
way the "old SLOUGH hat"
1t is justifiable pride in four years
record of blood, their per cent. of losses
standing very high.
Gen. Custer and other dashing officers
wore them.
This was the birth of Trough Rider
hats" as we understand it.
The Regulars, after the war, out West
on the plains, wore them for their ease
and comfort, from whom the cowboys
caught them.
Thus the SLOUGH hat of the rebellion
came to bloom into the Hover OF popular
favor.
The Rough Rider hat epitomizes the
changes that have been going on in the
Uniform of the American soldier, so that
today he stands out as ''the prizefighter
of the world" in n plain uniform, that is
easy and comfortable, allowing free play
of limb and muscle. This in striking con-
trast with his old uniform and the uniform
of other nations.
His ability and record as n fighter also
show out in the same strong, clear way
to all who examine the cold-blooded fig
ures of losses in battle.
In connection with this Lieut.. w. E.
Parmalee, of Battery II, says:
Since the above was written report has
come of Canadian and Australian troops
uniformed after the style of cowboys and
giving an account of the attention their
dress has attracted; also the success of
their open order, individual way Of fight
ing.
"a British Colonel said to Julian Ralph,
of Harper's Weekly, How
good the boys feel at being able to shed
their coats. Why on earth could they not
have fought their battles so, as the Ameri-
cans did in Cuba? What Internal nom
sense old countries do perpetuate""
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ABLE TO WORK AGAIN.

Mr.. John L. Coughenour, Of Glensavage
Somerset County, Pa, writes: 81 had been
doctOrng for about year and half, being
unable to work most of the time. The doctor
said | had heart disease and Indigestion. II
began with a choking and oppressed feeling in
cry feeling. and seemed to be raw from my
throat clear down into my stomach. My appe-
tite was unusually poor l was weak and
nervous, and my heart kept thrObbing con-
tinually, and / was short of breath. Finally
l wrote TO you for advice. 1 did not think
your diagnosis was right, but / ordered six
bottles of Golden Medical Discovery and be-
gan its use. After using three bottles be-
gan to improve slowly and soon went to work,
and have been working ever since"
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n. Curtis; o. D., John Johannas; Chap, t. Fl.
Daniels; delegate, H. A. Hills; alternate, W.
Ii. Dorm.
S. F. Woods Post. I79, Barre. Mass-Com.,
B. f Brooks; S. Y G.. d. A. Gilmore; j. v.
G., ;. A. Rogers: Surg. W. A. ToIman; Chap,
J. Harding Alien: Q NJ. W. E Bacon; D. D.,
George E. Wilson. o G j. e Bruce dee
gate, :. E. Smith; alternate C. Snow.
James C. Taylor Post. 165 Algona. Iowa
Com. ID. A. Haggard: $. V. c., Coleman C.
Chubt, v. c.. II. Chaplin: Surg, II. C. Nc
Coy. N. D.; Q. NJ, ]. Il. Laird; Chap, Elias
Clark; o. D.. Eugene LETTER: o. G., Henry
Turner; delegate, S. C. Spear; alternate,
George Shelby.
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POST ELECTIONS.

Thomas Rankin Post, 1S2, wilIiamstown,
Ky.-Com, r. C. Blair; S. V. c.. H. simp-
son; j. v. G., W. w. Rankin; Q. NJ, d. L.
Cunningham; Adjt. Peter Saunders; Chap, j.
P. Shlnkll; o. G., C. s. Williams; o. D.. ]. C.
TOmlin; Q. NJ. s., Dave Simpson; S. NJ. J. *.
Page.
Severance Post, 191, Highland, Kans-
Com, A. 2. Dickens; S. V. c., Charles E.
Friend: ]. V. c.. James Martin; Q. NJ, W. III.
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Deaths in the Illinois Home.

Adj't Il. l.. Higgins reports the follow,
ing deaths in the Soldiers and Sailors
Home, Quincy, H.: Jordan McSpann,
Co. /. Sd Mo- Cav; Chas. Brockschmidt.
Co. II, Add ILL.,; John Namber, Co. e, 44th
H.; Reuben Rounds. Co; II, both ILL.,;
d, Sd L. S. Inf; Alfred S. Brown. 18th
Ind Battery: Andrew Robinson, Co. E,
S5th ILL.,: Samuel White, Co. G, 9th IN.
Nelson d. Combs, Co f, Seth ILL.,; John
German, Go. Fl, 10th H.; John Rosa, Co.
C, 9th Ill.
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Wants Half Fare for Veterans.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: notice
in the columns OF your paper that the Com
mander of the Department OF Kansas is
working to secure half-fare rates for the
boys of '61 TO 'G5 on all Kansas railroads.
believe that railroads all over the United
States could easily afford to give half fare
to veterans, as the increase in travel of
veterans families would more than COM
pensate for the deficiency In veterans
fares. would be pleased to have the ex-
preston Of comrades.-W. a. LEE,
Shiekley, Nsb.
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SUFFERED 1.-the TIME

81 feel that would be doing an injustice to
you IL did not send you statement Of my
case" writes Mrs. David W. Guice, OF Ham
burg, Franklin county, Miss. 81 had liver
complaint and Indigestion. Every thing that |
ate disagreed with me. ! suffered all the time
with swimming in my head; heart beat too
fast; my feet and hands were cold all the
time Did not sleep well at all. Was able to
get about but very little. | commenced to use
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
Pleasant Pellets in May, 1897, and by De
cember I could begin to get about very we'll
Have been doing my work ever since except
washing. Feel better than | have for several
years. I would recommend DIR. Perce's medi-
cines to all who are troubled as l was. | am
now 81 years old and thank you most kindly
for the happy relief and cure"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets assist the
action of the Discovery" and should be
used with it when q laxative is needed.
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What he Wanta.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / am In
favor Of removing the Grand Encamp-
ment from Denver, Colo, to some other
place. unless that State will send Mr.. VOL
colt back to the United States Senate
G. PosTwEILER, Harrisonyille, Mo.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1900-12-20
Challenged Veterans Votes.

Chas. Heryey johnson, of Orchard
Farm, Idaho, Democratic candidate for
State Senator, almost created n riot on
election day by challenging all the votes
of the veterans in the Soldiers Home at
Boise. He did this as q basis for con-
test.
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Hrl0u total. ........ DS,JZ4 DO,IOG
Authority is asked in the bill to raise n
provisional force of natives in the island
of Porto Rico and also in the Philippine
Islands. The organization of the native
troops in the Philippine Islands will, IN
der the peculiar conditions existing there.
be proceeded with slowly and with great
care.
The bill contains provisions for a better
distribution of ChaplainS; for authorizing
veterans of the war with Spain to wear,
on occasions of ceremony, their uniforms,
similar to the authority given by Congress
20 veterans of the civil war; authority for
the retirement, with an increased grade, of
veterans of the two wars-the civil war
and war with Spain; for the addition Of a
Nurse Corps, the necessity for which has
been developed during the past two years
for preliminary surveys for the establish
ment of camps for the militia and regular
army, etc.
Senator Stewart, of Nevada, has had
his name placed on the Republican caucus
list. He has been a,silver party man for
the last eight years.
Montpelier" the magnificent estate
and former home of James Madison, in
Orange County, has been sold by Mr.. Diet
rick to n Pennsylvania, who, it is stated
will take possession about Jan. l.
Capt. Edward r. Strong, q. s. ~, was
placed on the Retired List Nov. %, with
the rank of 'Rear-Admiral. He was born
in Michigan, and entered the Navy in 1862,
from Massachusetts, as volunteer officer
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Is regiments cavalry, 800
each ........ -: :. 12,o45 1885
Artillery corps-30 field,
126 coast -. 1920 1890
80 regiments infantry, 800
each ......,..; 24,4so $1,000
3 battalions engineers and
band ................. 1924 1854
Miscellaneous or a n liza
tions, including guards
for arsenals, West Point
detachment, non COM
missioned staff officers,
etc.. ...... ........ 2,245 2,245
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EDITORIAL oTE-Timothy Webster goes
TO Virginia to secure reliable information of
the location and strength of the rebel army
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Comrade T. ii. Savage. Superintendent
of the National Cemetery ut Winchester,
Va, was IN the city attending the Cen
tennial celebration. He served in the 18th
W. Va. and is Il member of Post %, Bal
timore, Md.
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Represent n New system of treatment
for the CURE of consumption, and those
suffering from wasting diseases, weak
lungs, coughs, sore throat, catsrrh,
bronchitis, asthma and other pull
monary troubles or infammatory con-
ditions of nose, throat and lungs, and
loss of flesh.
The treatment is free. You have only
to write to obtain it.
Bv the New system devised by DIR. T.
A. SLOCUM, the great specialist in pulmon-
airy and kindred diseases, the needs of the
sick body are supplied by the FOUR ais
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-17
Canfnnntion In Morocco.


1t 10 a custom in Morocco that all the
property of an official reverts at death
20 the crown. The logic which leads to
such result is simple, for the govern
mentyRrgues that all fortunes thus ac-
cumulated consist of moneys illegally
retained by the authorities. A govern
or when appointed is probably possess
ed of no considerable fortune. When
he dies, he may be a millionaire.
Whence came his wealth? Squeezed
most certainly from the tribes under
his authority and therefore amassed
only by the prerogatives Of the posi-
tion In which the sultan had placed
him.
1t has never struck the Moorish gov
ernment that these great fortunes
might more honorably be returned to
the people from whom they were stol-
en-. The result Is entire confiscation to
the crown, including often such private
property as the governor may have
been possessed of before his appoint
ment and not seldom, too, of the prop
ertyof his relatives
When the mighty fall in Morocco the
crash brings down with them their
families, even uncles and cousins and
all connected with them, and 1t is not
seldom that the sons of great govern
ors, who have been brought up in the
luxury of slaves and horses and reti-
nues of mounted men, have to go beg.
cling In the streets.-B -Blackwoods
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-17
A unr.e,. nlindcrs.

A horses binders are usually con-
cave on the inside. True, the surface
usually is dead black, but not abso-
lutely so, so that glimmer of light
may be reflected from them. BY con-
stant cleansing this dead surface Ia
made more or less smooth II not actual
ly glossy and shiny. Moreover, the
binders are usually set at an angle, so
that as result of the law Of reflection
rays of light concentrated by the con-
vex surface are reflected into the eyes,
not directly In the axis of vision, but
more or less transversely or obliquely.
the result being even more injurious.
As result Of. this reflection the vision
is weakened II not destroyed.
Moreover, the mirrorlike binders not
only reflect sunlight, but they reflect
objects as well, 80 that blinded"
horse sees not only objects directly
ahend of him, but has more orr less
blurred vision of other objects, inter
mixing with and confusing the image
of objects directly before him, and as a
consequence he is rendered uncertain
In his movements and is easily scared.
No further proof OF this is needed than
the fact that nervous horse with a
reputation for shylng and running
away often becomes tractabls II the
binders are removed, because he can
them see distinctly what before he
could only see indistlnctly and confus.
edly,--Our Animal Friends.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-17
He Used the Dye

Queen Margherita Of Italy was anx
ious that her husband, King Humbert
should follow the example of his IA
ther and the fashion common among
elderly Piedmontese officers and dye
his hair. Her pleadings were in vain
Seeing entreaty was in vain, the queer
had recourse to stratagem. She caused
a quantity of fine hair dye to be sen,
from Paris and put in the kings dress
ing room. together with directions fol
its use, making, however. no allusior
to the subject. The king, too, SAID
nothing, though he could not fail to sec
the pigments.
Now, the queen had large white
poodle of which he was very fond
What was her horror few days latel
to see her pet come running into heI
room with his snowy locks oil turned
to Jet black. King Umberto had ex
pended the dyes upon changing the
color of the poodle's hair! From tina,
day forth the subject Of hair dye was
dropped between the royal couple.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-17
The vampirc hat .

South America, especially Venezuela,
Is the home of the vampire bat, that
horrible animal whose blood sucking
propensities are so well known In
Venezuela the vampire when caught Is
often made the subject of an expert
ment that Is AS curious as 1t Is cruel,
though In connection with such loath-
some animal as this giant bnt the cruel
" is rather naturally lost sight OF by
the people who have TO suffer from its
ravages.
The vampire is captured in a thick
cloth. 1t is then taken out, and through
Its two extended wings nails are driv-
EN-, securing the animal to door or n
wooden paling. A cigarette is then
lighted and placed in the bats mouth.
At once the animals eyes shine
strangely, and 1t begins to pun the
smoke in and out with frenzied gasps
Its actions heing exactly those of the
most hardened smoker, keeping firm
hold of the cigarette the while between
Its sharp, deadly teeth. When the Gig
arctic is nearly finished, blow on the
head puts an end to the animals ex'
istence.
The extraordinary part of the expert
ment lies in the fact that the bat does
not at once reject the cigarette, as he Is
of course at liberty TO do. There are
many who affirm that the bat really
does enjoy the tobacco. The probahui
ty Is that the animal is so maddened
by fear and pain that he putfs away
unreasoningly and iiercely, his instinct
telling him that in the properties of the
tobacco lies oblivion.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-17

veal at the bottom. veal soup in the
middle. calf's head on one side of the
soup and veal outlets on the other
calf's foot Jelly between the soup and
roast veal and calf's brains between
the stewed zeal aud the soup.
Moo" said his lordshlp in his own
blunt way. Mr.. Hagart. you may very
likely think this an odd sort Of dinner
but yell no wonder when you hear the
cause of 1t. We keep nae company
Mr. Hagart, and my daughter here ca
ters for our table. The way we do Is
just this: We kill beast, as 1t were
today. and we just begin to cook 1t al
one side of the head, travel down that
side. turn the tail and Just gang bach
again by the other side to where we be
gan"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-17
Jumping the rope Is suggested for
middle aged people afflicted with liver
frOuhIh4e
There Arc Others.

f- Vhere Arc OtnerB.
Dear. delightful little dude II man should be
As to snicker at your charming girlish ways
Don't you waste an airy sigh. don't go of and try
to die
In some quiet spot remote from public gaze.
II the fates were full Of fun when they built yous
little son. Il
Try to be resigned and patient, for, you know.
II you look around you'll and many others Of you1
kind; 70
You are not the only monkey in the show.
In the mottrry protection Of your cane
As your dreamy larbosrd eye peeps so babyliks
and shy
Through the crystal clearness OF its window
pane,
II brute should send jeer to your pinly littls
Don't you Stagger meath the heartless. cruel
blow
But remember as a freak you are not at all
unique;
You are not the only monkey in the show.
IT'S selfish world. dear boy; every measure oi
our joy
Is polluted with dash Of cutting pain;
There are clouds in every sky sadness Turks Id
every eye;
Into every life must fall some chilling raini
Bear your trials like a man. struggle on the best
you can;
You were made for some wise purpose don't
81. you know?
Do not feel cast down and sad: there others
like you, lad;
You are not the only monkey In the show.
When you more manly youths honeying round
the beauty booths
And their attitude is that Of sneering churls,
Don't you seek chawnce to fee, they are jealous
cawnt you see.
Just because you are the idol OF the girls
Though YOU never may achieve fame and fortune,
don't you grieye,
Don't you food your tender breast with rosy
woe;
Nurse the thoughtlet In your brain IN you think
twill bear the stran)
That you're not the only monkey in the show
l''""ar Evrning For
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-17
The wag and Mr.. rr.sh

Mr.. Fresh What's the best thing you
ever read on mules?
The Wag--This
The traveller observes at Ems as he passes
Here as elsewhere, the women run after assesi
Fresh-That's good. Who wrote It?
Wag--Why, Owen Meredith, and let
me tell you he knew his business.
Fresh-Who was it said, when you
see beautiful woman, run?"
Wag-Old man Socrates. the wisest
rat in the Athenan barn.
Fresh-Was he?
Wag-Sure, but the trouble is the
boys run the wrong way. - Atlanto
Journal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-17
An odd Sort Of pinner.

Lord Polkemmet. Scottish lord Of
session, usually retired TO his coun-
try residence during the part OF the
year when the court does no business.
John Hagart the Scottish advocate,
equally idle from a similar cause, went
to shoot, and, happening TO pass Lord
P.'s property, he met his lordship, who
politely Invited John TO take. or, as he
said, 10 TAX, "A family dinner with him
self. his wife and daughter.
John accepted the invitation and
they all assembled at the hour OF din
ner. There was Joint OF roasted veal
at the head of the table and stewed
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-17
| OCTOBER |
School Will Open.
Twelve Hundred Pupils
Viii! be Enrolled.
First Football Game Of
the Season.
Louis A. Warner Elected to
Place OF Honor.
Charges Filed Against Boatman--
Barberton News.
Especial Correspondence)

Especial Correspondence
BarbeIton, Sept. 1.-THE Board Of
Education has decided to open the
public schools two weeks from today,
Mondny, Oct. /. The annex to the
high school will be completed by that
time and improvements finished at the
other buildings. 1t Is expected that
nearly 1,200 pupils will be enrolled.
+. A. Hale has entered upon his du-
ties as treasurer Of the School Board
He succeeds j. G. Mast.
TIL Y. NJ. G. A. foot ball team will
play Its first of the season next Sat
urday on the Stirling grounds. Their
opponents will be the Planets of Ak
ron A good game is promised.
Louis A. Warner is becoming prom
inent as a politician. He has been
elected secretary of the Democratic
County Executive committee. He is
very popular young man, and his
many friends congratulate him on his
victory
Lee Cattrell, who resides between
locks 2 ayd on the Ohio canal, in
Akron, pleaded not guilty to the charge
of writing & malicious letter to Miss
Frances T.. Swigart. His trial has
been set for September 25. 1t Is re-
ported that the U S. postal officials
will also investigate the charges
brought against him.
Recent press dispatches from Lon
don state that Lord Roberts has taken
Barberton in the Transvaal. People
are wondering IL that city was also
named after Mr., o, c. Barber.
j. +. sheldon returned this morning
from business trip in the East,
II, G. Kearscy, wife and niece, of
Butler, Pa, are the guests of James
Burtner, Mt the Inn.
o. c. Barber was here yesterday.
II. B. Richardson, of st. Louis, with
James Stuart & Co.. contractors, was
registered mt the Inn Sunday.
Ernest Cans, Of Ravenna, visited
. with Chas, u. Ball yesterday.
Misses Etta H. Marsh and Mabel
Nye have concluded visit to Mt
Clemens and Detroit, Miss Marsh
also visited friends In Canton.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-17
A NIeIadioua Snnt.

There Is more melody in Andreas-
burg. Prussia. in, the Harz mountains,
than in any other town in the world.
There 250,000 canaries are annually
reared, and four-hfths of them are sent
to the United States. professor BIRDS"
perfect singers, are placed among the
young birds, so that the latter may imi-
tate the trills of the experienced war
blerS,