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The National tribune., 1901-02-21
THAT MUCH-NAMED BRIGADE.
A Splendid Organization With a Good Rec
ord and Many Leaders

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In your
issue of Dec. 6 you kindly printed a COM
muDication from myself, under the title
of the "Tower-Hartsuff-Ba Brigade"
to which sundry comrades at divers times
have taken exceptions and called my fig-
ures in question.
L. +. Wetmore, of Yorkville, speaks
for the 26th n. Y. This excellent regi-
ment and the 18th Me-, another good reg
iment, were in the division and at differ
ent times in the brigade, and both should
probably have been included in the table
given; but the 26th being a two-year regi-
ment, it left the brigade in the spring of
1863, by reason of expiration of term of
service, and the 10th Me-, being new
regiment, did not join the brigade or di-
vision until the Fall of 1862; but there
were no better regiments in the division.
The cOmrade is wrong about the COM
position of the brigade in the Bull Run,
Antietam campaign, being as follows:
Towers (Christian) Brigade, 26th and
9th n. Y, and SSth and Goth Pa.
S3d n. Y. and l1th Pa. After Antietam 1
think the comrades succession is nearly
right, but when he states that Robinson
lost q leg at Fredericksburg and Baxter
his life, he is away off"
Gen. Robinson was assigned to COM
mand Gibbons Division on Jan. II, 1863,
and Baxter died at a good old age some
time after the war. his assignment to the
brigade dating about the same as Robin
sons. } iiiaI
Another gay comrade, w. 10. Webster,
opens an artillery-fire at long range, but,
happily, with blank cartridges, and con-
sequently makes more misses than did the
Spaniards at Santiago. l desire here to
say that l have no desire to detract any
glory from the Vermont Brigade; anyone
who ''did time" in the Army of the Po-
tomac knows all about the Green Noun
tain boys; they were >inyincibles, but there
are others. I.f 10
Truly ours was q much named brigade,
and why! Tower received. a disabling
wound ut Bull Run Hartsuf was wound
ing under Grant 1 can very properly add
the names of these Colonels who frequent
ly commanded the old brigade: Christian,
Root, Mclean, Lyle Leonard, Bates,
Coulter, Wheelock, Moesch, Tilden, Louis
Wagner, and others, many OF whom were
wounded while leading their men in bat
tie. Sure, it was an unhealthy brigade to
be in.
The total enrolment of 1880 was for
the entire war, and il the comrade wishes
to compare the strength Of the brigade
with the Sixth Corps he must put the
corps muster-rolls for the entire war;
but to put brigade against corps
is no comparison. But the bloodiest as
sertion this gay comrade makes is that
Pennsylvania lost 214.42I men killed in
the war. Great Scott. comrade: let up!
l was one of that quota, and L am not
dead yet, and likewise know several more
OF the same contingent who will not take
kindly TO that killing assertion. Com
rade Webster. don't get giddy; we are
more than watching you.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21

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such eminent men as Emerson Mckay,
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The National tribune., 1901-02-21

A prominent business man of Cincinnati
has invented Yapor Bath Cabinet that
has proven a blessing to every man, wOm-
an and child who has used it, and as many
of our readers may not know of its real
comfort and blessings, we illustrate it in
this issue.
Our recent investigation Of this remark
able invention was so very satisfactory we
have no hesitancy in indorsing the same
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1t is an air-tight inclosure, a rubber
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The National tribune., 1901-02-21

Senator Spooner gave notice that he would
call up the Olepma tgarine Bill next day.
There was a g0pd deal of unpleasant feel
ing between THE Isplons when late in the
day Senator Allison moved an adjourn
ment.
1t is believednt this writing that this is
the end of the Ship Subsidy Bill, for this
session, at least
The time in the IIonse was consumed In
filibustering. Mr.. Cannon. Chairman OF
the Appropriations Committee. wanted the
House to proceed with the Sundry Civil
Bill, but the members mostly wanted to
proceed with the consideration of private
claims. The resift SEas flibustering
campaign by Mr.. Cannon and the wasting
of the whole day.
SATURDAY, FEB. 16.
The Senate on Saturday took up the
Oleomargarine Bill.
The House in Committee of the Whole
considered the Sundry Civil Bill.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
STORIES@l
kheMAZZGZRALGI
By MARY S. LOCKWOOD.
James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.
Copyrighted, 1900, by THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE

horrible news ran through the streets of
Washington
The President is shot"
On that morning of July ., 1881, the
President in company with Mr.. Blaine,
was passing through the waiting-rOom of
the Pennsylvania Depot to take the train
for New England, the President intending
to visit Williams College. where he had
been graduated, when Charles ]. Guiteau,
a disappointed oflice-seeker. entered. fired
two shots, one of which took effect on
President Garfield.
The world knows the end and the world
misses James A. Garfield. The people
had placed him where they believed he
belonged. Columbia's eyes were dimmed
and her heart left desolate. The second
time an assassin had brought common
sorrow upon the people,
President Garfcld's death called Chas-
ter A. Arthur to the supreme magistracy
The National tribune., 1901-02-21

Battery, 1st y. Y. l.. A.-so famous
He is Il farmer by profession, but has
turned the active work over to his son.
Col. NJ. A. Watson, Special Examiner of
the Pension Bureau, died in Washington
last week, aged 80. He was born in Flint,
Mich, enlisted in the Berdan Sharpshoot-
ters, and served creditably through the
war. He belonged to Sheridan Post, of
this city, and had Il wide circle of friends.
Comrade Amos Wallace, 95th Ills.,
Marengo, Ills, accompanied by his wife,
has been visiting in the city. Comrade
Wallace served till the end of the war in
the 95th His, which made a splendid rec
ord, and he is now a manufacturer of
wind mills.
Connecticut, Louisiana, Tennessee and
Washington have been selected as the
names of the four warships authorized by
the House, and the bill for the construc-
ton of which is now pending in the Sem
ate. Secretary Long informed large
and influential delegation from Tennessee
that these names had been selected by
the Department and would be assigned to
new ships in the order of authorization.
That is to say, if but one ship is author
ized it will be named the Connecticut, il
two the second will be named the Louisi-
ana, if three the third will be named the
Tennessee, and if four, which is all the
Department asked for, the fourth will be
named the Washington.
The Senate has passed House Bill 6240,
for the preparation Of plans and designs
for a memorial or statue of Gen. Grant,
to be erected in this city. The bill pro-
vides that the statue shall not cost more
than $500 and that plans for the
statue and site on which to place it
shall be selected by a commission, to con-
sist of the President of the Society of the
Army of the Tennessee, the Chairman of
the Joint Committee on the Library and
the Secretary of War.
The Controller of the Currency has de-
cided that the death, of Carl Rohl-Smith
terminates his contratt for the Gen. Sher-
man statue, and there must be new
award.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
WEDNESDAY, FEB. IS.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13.
William Mckinley was formally re-
elected President and Theodore Roosevelt
elected Vicc-President at n solemn session
in the Hall of Representatives, ut which
the members of the Senate were, of course,
present. The two bodies reached the con-
clusion. by actual count, that 292 electoral
votes had been cast for the successful can
didates and 155 votes for Bryan and Ste
venson. The counting took an hour and
two minutes, from / o'clock p. m. There
were large numbers of spectators present.
The proceedings of the House were in
terrupted by Mr.. Moody, of Massachu-
sets, asking Mr.. Bell. of Colorado, to Sus-
pend a speech on which he was engaged.
The request was at once complied with,
and the formality of going from a Com
mittee of the Whole into session of the
House having been completed, Speaker
Henderson assumed the gave.
Gen. Grosvenor and Mr.. Richardson, the
tellers for the House, took seats near the
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
Unanimous for Him.

EDITOR NATIoNALTRIBUNE: The Dem
ocratic press and politicians of the South
are unanimous for the appointment of FL.
Clay Evans as member of the Cabinet
in the incoming Administration. Practi-
calIy nobody else wants him.
G. w. PATTEN, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
Proof of Victory.
,Tud1e.

First Chinaman-I understand that we
are to pay the powers an enormous sum
of money. Well, that shows that we have
defeated them much worse than America
did Spain.
Second Chinaman-Ah, how so?
First Chinaman-Why, America paid
Spain only $4,000, 900.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
A Marked Man.
Truth.

Jaspar-Why do you consider Bond
rocks so especially lucky?
Jumpuppe-Why, all his friends had
gone back on him before he had succeeded,
and he was able to begin life with clean
slate.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
The Limit.

Jaggles-How can you say I got the bet
ter of the trade when you have not seer
the horse got?
Waggles-I saw the horse you had.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21

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package by sending name and address to the
Rogers Drug and Chemical Co.. 1885 Fifth and
Race Sts.. Cincinnati. Ohio.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
CHAT OF THE CORRIDORS.

Among the veterans in the city last
week was Comrade Harris Van Maran, of
Mendon Center, n. Y, one of the stanch,
reliable men who helped make Reynolds's
Battery, list \. Y. l.. A.-so famous.
He is farmer by profession, but has
turned the active work over to his son.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
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The National tribune., 1901-02-21
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Men need no longer face the trying ordeal of
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that actually offsets the desire for tobacco,
The National tribune., 1901-02-21

Fly Time-10:3O p. m, if you have any
regard for the hostess.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21

Cardinal Manning went one day TO his
publishers for copy of a book of his own
-"Confidence in God" The order was
shouted down 10 the stock room. whence
came the reply:
"Manuing's Confidence in God all
gone"-The Wave.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21

The House passed the Army -Approprla
tion Bill. which carries S11I I,39l.Gl9, ST.,
800. i33 less than the current bill.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
"A G0D-SEND TO ALL HUMANITY.


without
Kidney Troubles
1ethod of Seaming the Poions Out of the System
Miht rsandT Those Who DI o igoran Ever
th
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
CONGRESS-.
A Synopsis of the Proceedings
of Both Branches.
TUESDAY. FER. II.

TUESDAY, FEB. II.
The Senate on Tuesday, Feb. Il, con-
sidered the Agricultural Appropriation
Bill, the Shipping Bill being laid aside
temporarily in order to accommodate ii.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
DON'T FAIL TO WRITE TODAY.
$50 a Month and Expenses.

This Cabinet is a wonderful seller. More
than 10000 were sold last month by
agents, and the firm offers special induce
ments to both men and women upon re-
quest, and to our knowledge many are
making from 800 to $50 every month
and expenses. Don't fail to write them.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21

The House in Committee of the Who'll
considered the Sundry Civil Bill.
The National tribune., 1901-02-21
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The National tribune., 1901-02-21
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Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-21
Railroad Commission Order.

The railroad commission of Ar kansas, has issued circular No. S6 requiring carriers to receive all ship ments when tcndered for transporta- tion and setting forth that the ''fact that a railroad carrier has not at its command rolling stock and equip ment sufficient to accommodate all shippers by forthwith transporta- ton, does not excuse it from receiv- ing the property, if an ordinary ship ment, when rendered it, and issuing to the shipper bill of lading there for, If the property is in good condi- tion for transportation when tender ed. If the carrier has no storage or platform room, 1t must find a way to take care of the property until it Is transported to destination and stored or delivered to the consignee." ," The circular also states that carriers twill be expected to receive all property offered them for shipment when the same is rendered, if the tender is made in compliance with rule 14, and shall issue to the ship per, if he demands it, a bill of lad ing, stating the class of freight, it's weight and transportation charges, and shall, within a reasonable time thereafter, transport and store the same to the consignee at destination. Heavy crop yields and a strong de- mand by shippers for transportation will not excuse a failure of duty in respect aforesaid"
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-21
The Law Includes All.

Attorney General Murphy con- strues the insurance law to include all fraternal insurance organlza- tions, state or national. The first section of the act provides that ''al. mutual insurance companies of life fire, accident, sick benefit or other kinds of mutual insurance organiza- tions organized under the laws of this state,' shall file annual state ments, etc., with the auditor, while the third section of the act begins :: ''Every fraternal order doing busl- ness in this state shall, in addition to the annual statement, make bond for $10,O00."
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-21
NATURAL GAS IN BRAZIL.
Product Being Bottled Up to Effect Mir
 aculous Cures.
Golden Days.

Another so-called ''volcano" has erupted itself at Santos and is squirt ing out gas that burns with a pale blue flame, says the Brazilian Review. The "volcano" is on the beach, and only lasts while the tide is high. Itis supposed by some to be a sign of the times sent as warning of the evil days to come and admonition to re- form. Certainly there is plenty of room for improvement of Santistas, though there are many of them who protest they are no worse than their neighbors, indeed good deal better, and that the ''volcano' is not sent asa warning at all, but to supply a cheap and easy remedy against all the ills that flesh is heir to. A lad who was going by with some ones dinner was so taken up by the volcano" as to for get to look where he was going, andso came to the ground and smashed the china to pieces. Remembering the miraculous properties of the ''vol- cano" he dipped the pieces into the flame, said prayer backward, and the trick was done. His plates as good as new! He then tried it on the soup and eateables, but there the oraclere- fused to work, proving that while splendid for surgical applications it is useless when the complaint is pure ly medical. A company was formed on the spot for acquisition of sole rights to the ''volcano," which is to be bottled and retailed at prices within the reach of every pocket. A lively demand has sprung up, and the cures, which put Eduardo Silva and other curandieros into the shade, are report ed to be already numerous and inter- esting.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-21
Admitted to Bail.

Robert and Tom Clegg, white, who killed the two colored Flukcrs at Pine Bluff, have been released OF S10,OO0 bail. One of the Clcggs and the younger Fluker fought q desperate battle up to their ncclls in water, the former succeeding in shooting his adversary whca half drowned. Officers found revolver by dragging in the river with all tue chambers empty. This weapon, il is claimed by the defendants, be-. longed to Sol Fluker. When officers reached the body of E. E. Fluker, so it is claimed, they found an imply revolver, hot from rapid firing, in lis hand, and in small satchel ne carried was found another weapon, The Cleggs stand high in the com- rpunity, and they declare they will be able to prove that they acted il' self defense.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-21
Fight With a Crazy Negro.

Officers had an exciting time talk ing into custody a demented negro named John Harcrow at Little Rock one day last week, The negro visited the home of a number of peo- pie and attempted to assault women wher he found them alone, in each instance taking to his heels when his intended victim made an outcry The police were notified and after a hot chase brought their man at bay in a ch1mp of bushes on the out skirts of the city. Harcrow fought like a demon, and when finally over powered was almost naked, his cloth ing being torn into shreds by his captors. When arraigncd it was seen that the man was crazy, and he was committed to the county hos pital.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-21
Worlds Fair Board,

The Arkansas Worlds Fair board, composed of Col. J. J. Whitaker, of Pine Bluff; Col. G. J. Crump, of Harrison, and Hon. Sam Cohen, of Holly Grove, met at Little Rock last week and perfected an organization by electing Col. Whitaker president of the board, MT. Cohen secretary, and Charles Watkins, the governors stenographer, clerk. The board de- cided to visit St. Louis in a body for the purpose of comforting with the St. Louis board relative to space for the Arkansas exhibit and ground for the Arkansas building.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-21
An Unofficial Opinion.

In an unofficial opinion, Attorney General Murphy construes the act ot 1899 relating to road duty of resi- dents of incorporated towns, as fol-. lows: 'In a county where the law is in operation, my opinion is that residents of incorporated towns are not subject to road duty outside c1 said town. The streets of the town are under its government, and it is its duty to keep them in order. It has the right to work on its streets and alleys The act of 1899 does not take the streets and alleys out of the control of the cities or towns in which they are located. Such streets must be worked, kept in repair and the legislative idea seemed to have been that its inhabitants would dis charge their road duty either by work or taxation, in keeping the streets in repair.
Newport weekly independent., 1901-06-21
COURAGE OF WOMEN.
Not Inferior to That of Men in Any
 Respect.


 Respect.
 ''Women, said wcll-knoWn doo- tor, ''are tin.id, but they are brave"
 Then he went on to explain this seeming paradox by saying thatit was timidity that caused women to scream at the sight of mouse, but that same timid woman may confront burglar with unshaken courage.
 Feminine nerves are easily affected by slight or unseen causes, and that is why women are, as a rule, more super stitious than men; but where the dan- ger Is apparent, no matter how awful, wolnen have invariably been found to equal men in courage.
 On board ship, when a wreck is im- minent, we never hear of the women making a rush for the boats. Perhaps this Is because women know they will be taken care of first; but that rea- son is not enough to wholly account for their comparative coolness.
 At all stages of history women have figured as the heroines of daring rides, long marches, and not infrequently women have fought in battle.
 No one will question the courage of Joan of Are, and the middle ages abound with more or less noted exam ples of heroism.
 Three great queens-Catherjne of Russia, Christina of Sweden ard Ehz- abeth of England-personalfy led their armies; and in many battle dur ing the Thirty Years war women and girls fought side by side with broth CTS, husbands and fathers. In our own country, Moll Pitcher will be long remembered as warrior, and instances of female heroism can be found in every village chronicle. The two most noted life-savers have been women-Grace Darling in Eng land and Ida Lewis in this country There are other illustrations of fe- male courage which will occur to the reader, and do much toward dispelling | the prevalent idea that men monopo- lize all the courage of the world.- Golden Days.