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The National tribune., 1902-08-14
CROSSING THE TENNESSEE.

Cyrus A. B. Fox, Musician. Seth ILL.,,
Sioux Falls, S. D.. writes: "The article
in The National Tribune of July "a by
Chaplain NJ. n. Baker, 10th ILL.,, detail
ing the circumstances of the wOunding of
Gen. Giles A. Smith, Nov. "a. 1868. brings
visions of those days long past. On that
day occurred one of the grandest rowing
fcats ever participated in by an army.
Comrade Baker mentions the 100 pontoon
boats lying in North Chickamauga Greek.
and that 10 men entered each boat in ad-
dition to the five men who managed the
oars. These five Oarsmen for each boat did
not belong to Comrade Bakers brigade,
but were of the Third Brigade Second
Division, Fourteenth Corps, Col Dan
McCook commanding, and were assigned
to Gen. Giles A. Smiths Division of the
Fifteenth Corps during the battle of Mis-
siOnary Ridge, as Gen. U. S. Grant had
divided the Fourteenth Corps during this
battle among the different corps of his
rescuing army, and to Col. Dan McCook's
Brigade fell the lot of rowing the Fif
teenth Corps across the Tennessee River
at North Chickamauga Creek. These 100
boats were not regular pOntOon boats, but
were built by men of our brigade and
fashioned after scow or cotton fiatbOat.
The Tennessee River at this point is a
trifie over mile wide, and runs with great
velocity. Read Comrade Bakers state
ment' as to the number of men placed
on the enemy's side of the river between
the hours of a. m. and IL a. m. on the
morning of Nov. "a, 1868, and then take
into account the fact that this same bri-
gade (Third, Second Division, Fourteenth
Corps placed these same boats as a pom
toOn across the Tennessee at this point.
all within the time mentioned by Comrade
Baker. We believe that these men are
entitled to medal by Congress as being
the most complete oarsmen of the age
The National tribune., 1902-08-14
PICKET SHOTS
From Alert Comrades Along the Whole
Line.
CHARLES CITY CROSSROADS.


Stephen Trip. Captain, 11th Pa. Cav.
Ottawa, Kan, writes to corrObOrate Com
rade Burnett, Co. f, 4th Pa Reserves. in
his statement that on the Charles City
Crossroads battlefield evidences of Il
dreadful battle having been fought there
on the date l mention We're not lacking
at the period named by Mr.. Berwick"
Capt. Tripp says: During the Fall and
Winter of 1864 and 80 the writer's regi-
ment, the 11th Pa. Cav, made frequent
recOnnOissances toward the Chickahominy,
and in so doing passed over the battlefield
Of Charles City Crossroads. Our people
fell back to Malvern Hill the night after
the battle, June 30, 1862, and left the
enemy in possession of the field. From
appearances the Confederates made no at
tempt to bury our dead. The citizens liv
ing in the vicinity of the battlefield told
us that their own dead lay unburicd where
they fell until after the battle of Malvern
Hill, which occurred the next day Duly
u, and then the burial parties did not dig
graves, but covered the bodies with earth
where they lay. At the time we were
there, in 1864 and '65, the bones of the
occupants of these shallow graves were
scattered all around. Citizens informed
us that this was done by the Virginia land
pike hogs in quest of something to eat.
At the edge of body of timber near the
a
which occupied about the space of a squad
ron of cavalry, and from tieir almost per-
feet alignment we thought that the horses
of a squadron of Confederate cavalry had
gone down under the well-directed fire of
one of our batteries. l have often thought
Of single grave near the Crossroads.
Its occupant, who was killed in the bat
tie, belonged to one of the regiments of
Pennsylvania Reserves, the 11th, believe.
had been given decent burial and
a board had been placed at the head
Of his grave, on which was carved his
name, company, regiment and date Of
death. The last time we Were there in
March, 1865, the grave was in a good
state of preservation. Did the comrades
of this dead soldier take time to bury him
during the battle, or did some who were
captured by the enemy do it afterward?
Can any of the Reserves answer? As to
the author of Who Goes There and "A
Friend With the Countersign,' he evident
ly knows whereof he writes as far as the
topography of the Peninsula and surround
ing country in Virginia is concerned"
The National tribune., 1902-08-14

l met Gen. Sherman once after the
war, some time during the early 9Os, at
a National Encampment of the G. A. Il.
held in the city of Milwaukee, Wis. There
was present at the time a grand gather
ing of people, especially ex-soldiers of the
civil war, from all over the country, who
were holding Reunions galore. There
were Reunions of armies, of corps, of di-
visions, or brigades, Of regiments and of
companies. There were Reunions of the
survivors Of campaigns, of the survivors
Of battles, of the survivors of prisons and
of the survivors of hospitals. So, on meet
ing Gen. Sherman at that Encampment,
l suggested to him that it was an oppor-
tune time to hold Reunion of his old
brigade. That if he, as Iits, old command
er, would issue call, surely it would en-
organization present In the city. But,
really, the General seemed not at all in
terested nor pleased with the suggestion.
He said that, Notwithstanding the fact
that he himself would greatly enjoy such
a Reunion, he thought it quite impossible
after the lapse of so many years to get
z sufficient number together to make such
Reunion interesting" nI suggested that
the lapse of the years. was not wider in
relation to Sherman's than to any other
brigade organized in 1861, but, if he feared
such Reunion would be too small to be
pleasant, he might make the call for a
Reunion Of the survivors Of the First
Bull Run, which could not fail to draw a
large attendance.
At this point the General begged that
l would excuse him for an hour or two, as
he had an important engagement, but he
would see me later and, in the meantime,
l might look around among the comrades
and learn about how many Bull Run sur
vivors could find. or course, l excused
the General, and he left me-he also left
with me lingering suspicion that he was
not very enthusiastic over the Reunion
idea; at least, so far as it related to Sher-
mans Brigade or the survivors Of Bull
Run; but. hoping that he honestly wanted
my assistance in this matter. inquired
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
We Are Recognized Leaders of
 Fashion.

Waterbury's smartest dress CTS and style critics have not only admired our line of Cloth ing, Ladies' Tailored Suits, Skirts, Waists and Millinery, but sealed their admiration and paid tribute to it's super iority by purchasing their Easter attire here. To know what is newest, smartest and most stylish to wear means to see our showing, which is conceded by discriminating and knowing ones to be Waterbury's foremost display. This position we have at tained through our unremit- ting and successful effort in supplying distinctive. individ- ual and superior style crea- tions. Every garment pos sesses ultra-fashionable out lines and excellence of work manship that touch the acme Of perfection in the costum- CTS art. Even in the low priced there is that artistic i'm ish that attracts the attention.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
sTABBING AFFRAY.
Man Discharged From His Work Said
 To Be the Cause.

4 stabbing .affray took place on North Riverside street on Saturday night about F o'clock. As a result of the affair, two Lithuanians. August Condrut of Washington avenue, and John Jinitowskis of 39 West Porter street, are nursing wounds which were inflicted by one or two Italians whose whereabouts are at present unknown to the police, who have been investi- gating the affair.
 The following story is told of the events leading to the stabbing, but it should be taken with a grain of salt: The two Italians had entered into q quarrel with another man and the lat ter succeeded in knocking both Ital- fans down, one after the other, two or three times. He then made his es- cape. The Italians got up again with knives in their hands and in their ex- citement rushed at Condrut and Jini- towskis. who were coming along North Riverside street, and stabbed them. Condrut had cut two inches long on his left arm, while his com panion received a deep cut on the left thigh from which the blood poured profusely. Both men went immedi- ately to Df RuSSelFS office where their wounds were dressed The po- lice were on the scene a few minutes after the stabbing and chased the Ital- ians up North Riverside street, but they lost sight of them near Riverside cemetery.
 Another story would make it appear that the stabbing was premeditated. 1t is said that Jinitowslzis is employed as a boss at the Plume x Atwood shop One of the Italians used to work there, but he was discharged a short time ago and he blamed Jini- towskis for his discharge. Last Sat urday during the noon hour Jinitow skis left the shop to see a friend who was outside. The Italian and a num- Der of his friends were also outside. The Italian struck Jinitowsl1is and also made the remark that he would see him later. It looks as if he did.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
TIMELY TOPICS

The Mammoth market sales have be- gun. Monday and Tuesday large shad 15c each
 Conlon Brothers make a special of fering of wash goods and silk fabrics at low prices.
 Mercerized and linen novelties, inn ported dimities and silk ginghams are going fast at Grieve, Bissett < Hol- lands.
 The Colby Sherwood Co has just opened twenty cases of shoes. Any style or price. See interesting ad.
 Gately & Brennan charge nothing extra because they are willing to wait for their money. Mems and women's furnishings.
 A carpet and drapery sale vii begin tomorrow morning at Currans, p to 40 per cent off.
 Miller SS Peck have 800 sample skirts and they are putting them out at sure selling prices.
 If you are q crank on what you drink, go to Phelan's. He can suit every taste.
 Shoes are cheaper than ever, accord ing to Holczer. Look over his ad to- night for low prices.
 Reid Ss Hughes have line of white goods that is unsurpassed, made in England, Ireland and France.
 Boys three-piece suits for $6 at Jones, Morgan < Co.'S. They are the Kind that sold for $7.5O.
 4. F. Taylor gives an opportunity to all to get good wall papers cheap; 45 Center street.
 Get your boy the proper clothing for confirmation day, the kind J. B. Null lings keeps.
 Potatoes are 90 cents a bushel at Castles market; strictly fresh eggs Ire a dozen.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
rb;I; Rehe1iop sn1ss,uea

Chili province has been practically sub- dued, but the inhabitants of the prov ince are complaining loudly of the forces under Yuan Shai Kai, the gov ernor of Chili, and allege that his sol diers in indicting punishments do not distinguish between the guilty and the innocent. The failure of the efforts of German firm to secure exclusive rights of selling opium throughout the Chinese empire, for which privilege the firm in question offered to pay the Chinese government $15,O0O,OOO year, the opposition to the proposal of the better class of the ministers and the palace officials
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
POLICE COURT DoINGs.
Man Charged With Breach of the


 Peace Fined $2O.
 John Conway of River street had the misfortune yesterday to get full of fighting whiskey. Last evening he was ill a bad humor when he saw Officer Mclean on East Main street. He got into an argument with the of fcer and also with Officer Allen, who was near. Advice to get to his home he would not listen to and at last he tried to throw the officers. He tore their clothes and made things lively for them for while, but he was eventually landed in a cell and Judge Burpee fined him this morning in the city court $15 and costs. It was his first appearance in court and he spoke so mildly that one would think he would resent injury to a fly. He said he has been nine months in the city and is employed by the Water bury Manufacturing company.
 Charles Solury and Jeremiah Scully were charged with breach of the peace. This affair began Sunday morning about l o'clock near Spring street. There was a row going on there and each of the accused said he
  fered with him. However it was apparent that Solury waited for SculIy on Cherry street and resumed the diff fculty. Someone gave Scully a base ball bat and about that time Detec- tive O'Gorman came along. Solury produced a knife. whereupon tie off cer drew his shooting iron and told Solury that unless he would drop the knife the officer would drop him. So- Jury ran home, followed by the officer, and inside the door q knife was found. Scully said he was challenged by Solury to fight; in fact told by him that he could not fight. This made Scully mad, but he did not vio- late the peace, he said, until Solury went for him with knife. Scully was fined $5 and costs and Solury $20 and costs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
Politics Led to Murder.

CHICAGO, May 26. Because his wife had sought the protection of her relatives Nels Johnson, north side politician, shot and fatally wounded Mrs. c. J. Gullacksen, his sister-in-law, and then committed suicide by shoot ing himself in the head. The shooting was the outcome of the separation of Johnson and his wife after q married life of nineteen years. Several years ago Johnson became interested in poli- tics, and since then he has refused to work. Last week his home was sold by the sheriff, and Mrs. Johnson went to her sisters house to live.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
Shot by Burglars.

CHICAGO, May 26.-Daniel Hill, a wealthy real estate owner of Morris, ILL, and partner in the firm of the George H. Phillips company on the Chi cago board of trade, was shot and seri- ously wounded early yesterday as he lay in bed at his residence, 797 Monroe street. Six shots were fired, three talk ing effect The first shot awoke Mrs. Hill, and she rushed to the window and shouted for help. The police respond ed in few minutes, but in the mean time the supposed burglars had made their escape.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
Refugees Reach Trinidad.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, May 26. Four hundred more refugees from Martinique have arrived here on the French steamer Versailles, and they are all in urgent need of relief These refugees report that the majority of those who would suffer from loss of property in Martinique are either dead or have left the island Robberies there continue, and owing to the exces- sive relief distributed the laborers of Fort de France are refusing to work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
ON EASY PAYMENTS

You are welcome to choose any garment in the house and
 pay for it in small weekly payments, a glance at our price tags, which are marked in plain figures will prove to you that our credit prices are
 not higher than equal quality would cost in any cash store,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
HALE GOES TO BOSTON.

Chicago, May 26.-Dr Edward Ev- erett Hale left last evening for Bos- ton after spending a month in this city as university preacher at the Uni- versity of Chicago. In his concluding sermon yesterday Dr Hale preached on ssThe Formation of Character and emphasized the idea that Instruction is not education'.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
UndertakerS Combine.
l52 East Main Street.

T. H. Brown of 152 East Main street, and Hugh J. Crane, who has had his office with the Benson Furni- ture Co, have consolidated, with head quarters at 152 East Main street. MT Brown has had ten years experience and MT Crane twelve years. It is safe to say that any business in their line entrusted to them will be well taken care of.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
HE IS A CANDIDATE.

Topeka, Kan. May Congress man Charles Curtis of the First dis trict has formally announced his can- didacy for the seat in the United States senate now held by W. A. Har- ris. The election will be held next winter and Governor Stanley and Congressman Chester I. Long of the Seventh district are already in the race
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
FOREST FIRES.

Salida, Col May 26.-The worst for est fires in the history of the noun tains of the continental divide are raging in the Collegiate range and the Sangre de Cristo. The water supply and grazing grounds will be materially injured and the loss of timber will az gregate a vast sum.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
nExrH nE MINISTER.

Danbury, May 26.- Rev Elias Gil bert, for many years well known member of the New York East con- ference of the Methodist Episcopal church. died in this city yesterday at the age of 91 years.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
BEAR BIT BOYS FOOT.
He Had Thrust it Through the Bars of
 the Cage.

the Cage.
 New Haven, May 26.-Thomas Nal Toy, aged 12, son of Water street sa- loon keeper. watching the removal of cage of bears from a steamer at the Starin line dock this morning, play fully thrust one of his feet between the bars. The foot was instantly seized by one of the animals, and was bitten and clawed terribly. The boy was removed to the emergency hospi- tai, where it was found necessary to amputate the foot at the ankle. The bears are a part of an animal show en- gagged to appear at a local theater this week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
MORE BUBoNIc PLAGUE.

81ajmga, Madagascar. May 26.- Nine eases of bubonie plague have been found in MajuDga.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26
WantS-FOr Sdle-q0 Rent

COLORED WOMAN wants to do washing by V day. Call 45 Chatfeld avenue, 5-26-2
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-26

FOR SALE-Glenwood range, nearly new, at bargap. Leaving town June l, 36 Round Hill street. VI It
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-11
FOR A SLUSH FUND.
Heavy Assessments Levied on
Candidates For Council.

Republican candidates for the city
council must pay $50 apiece into the
treasury of the city central committee.
Candidates for the board of education
are assessed IS per. To run for mem
bership on the city central committee
will cost 20 cents. This is the scale of
prices fixed yesterday afternoon by the
Republican city central committees ex-
ecutive committee which held secret
session in the office of the election COM
missioner.
The following candidates paid their
assessments yesterday afternoon: J. c.
Lee. for councilman in the Sixth ward;
for membership on the board of educa-
ton, L. Z. Roudebush, Sixth ward; for
committeeman, first of Fourth. T. G.
Dreaming; third of Fifth. c. a. Smith:
at large, Fifth, Captain c. H Titus; at
large, Fourth, Frank Blanch; fourth of
Second, J. a. Alexander.
The following are the instructions to
supervisors as drawn up by the eXecu-
tive committee of the city central COM
mittee:
open the polls at IL a. m. and close
at p m. The supervisor must proclaim
the polls opened and closed
Resolved, That none but known Re
publicans be allowed to vote at the pri-
mary election to be held in the city of
Topeka on Saturday. March 5, 1902, and
further,
That the judges shall satisfy them
selves beyond a doubt that the person
so offering his vote is a qualified elector
at the said primaries; and that he has
in the past affiliated with the Republican
party. and substantially supported the
Republican state and national ticket;
and further.
That a copy of these resolutions.
adopted by the committee, be printed
and placed in the hands of each super
visor, together with the Judges and
clerks of each precinct; and further,
THAT the name and street No. OF
each eiector be required and placed on
the tally sheet; and in case that this is
not compiled with that the person who
so presents himself or herself shall nos
be allowed to vote; and in case that
these instructions are disregarded by
the judges and clerks that the ballots
of said precinct be not counted by this
committee.
THE supervisors will make returns to
the committee at the old court house
Immediately after the ballots are count
ed
BY the committee.
IT. S. WILLIAMS. Chairman.
wv. S. FULTON, Secretary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-11
DIRECT IMPORTATION
The Basis of Trade Expansion of the
Future.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
Nice, France, Jan. 27.-One of the feat
ureS of the year 1901, in connection with
the Importation of manufactures from the
United States to southern France has been
that for the first time in the history of
the trade, direct importations have oc-
Cured from the manufacturers to the
docks at Nice
Interested parties had for some time
been indicating that marked impetus
would lie given to the trade by this means
1t pointed out that the geographical
need not depend upon the distributive
centers as was heretofore the case nor
submit to the increased cost caused by
long railroad journeys to the very conSiG-
cradle profit of the middle men. Direct
importations are noted of small machin-
paper cutting machines patent clasp en-
velope, fine enclosing card work and pa
per, and orders are now on the way for
number of other manufactures. The re-
suit will be that the list of United States
articles figuring in the custom house re-
turns as importations will. it is 'esti-
mated, be doubled if not trebled in 1902
The final results of the Inaugural ton of
this direct importation can hardly be real
lied yet, as the saving must certainly
amount to not less than SO per cent.
When it is said goods may be carried
New York at about % shillings per ton.
weight measurement, the source Of
great saving will readily be perceived. If
the saving of commissions and middle
mems profits be added, the enormous in
centive to trade that will result can be
readily understood.
Direct Importation, inaugurated by some
of the consular officers of the United
States appears to be the system of COM
mercial expansion of the future
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-11
WANTS NO HELP.
Paterson Will Take Care of Her Own
Unfortunates.

Paterson, N. J., Feb. ia feeling of
confidence in the future pervades the
minds of citizens of Paterson. Mayor
Hinchliffe has the situation we'll in hand
and to an offer of assistance which came
from Mayor Low, of New York, an an
swer was returned containing thanks
and the assurance that Paterson is
managing to care for those in need
Money and securities said to amount
to $, ZOO, 600 were recovered from the two
huge vaults under the ruins of the First
National bank Books, papers, bullion
and paper money were found uninjured.
Buried beneath the ruins of the city
hall were found the safes which belong
ed to the controllers office, and in these
also the papers, legal documents and
public records We're found unframed.
The safes OF the PaSsaic Water COM
pany, under the ruins of the building
which stood at numbers 107 and 109
Washington street. were destroyed and
the only part of their contents recover
ed was $500 in silver
The greatest tangle in city affairs will
be in the tax office. So far as can be
ascertained, the records Of the depart
Inent are destroyed There is a set of
booGs which shows the valuation, etc,
of each piece of property in the city,
and the assessors have their field books.
from which all this could be duplicated
without over much work 1t is said.
however, that il is almost certain the
records showing who paid their taxes
and who had not are destroyed. and that
there is not in existence anything from
which the information could be obtain
ed.
The work Of clearing up the burned
district has not begun, but the firemen
were busy yesterday with ropes and
dynamite, tearing down the shaixy walls
that endangered those who had to be in
side the burned area. So well did this
work progress that in the afternoon the
public was admitted to the ruins and
sentries We're posted at every important
point, keeping the crowd moving brisk
". Thousands passed about the choked
up streets and viewed the ruins during
the two hours and a half allowed them.
AT the expiration of the time the SEN
tries in the center of the section began
moving outward, and gathering the eX-
ira men at each step, soon had the en-
tire district cleared