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The National tribune., 1902-07-31
The Morgan GAR. Drum Corps.

The Morgan G. A. r. Drum Corps. of
Minneapolis, Minn., is au unique organi-
cation in that it is composed of 10 men
all of whom are members ot the Grand
Army Of the Republic and served as mu-
sicians during the war of the rebellion
This Corps has earned quite reputation
and In recent years has been in demand
at State and National Encampments and
military meetings generally. Calvin T.
Fix, Drum Major, is an Indianian by
birth, and served in the 4th and 11tl
Mimi. Other members of the Corps ar,
Jerry NJ. Getchell, fifer, 7th Me-; Angus
tus q. Radeker, ffer, list N. Y; Rufus
P. Mathews, fifer, 9th Wis; Adeibert l.
Gardner, fifer, Oath n. Y; George T.
Swift, drummer, Sd MINI. and Goth Ohio
Cyrus i. RedIon, drummer, Sd MINI. and
18th u. S. G. T.; Samuel NJ. Badger
drummer, 4th MINI. and 37th Wis; De
Witt G. Handy, drummer, 9th Mimi; 81
neon NJ. Merrill, bass drummer, 5th MINI
The total service of these 10 men was 39s
months.
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I'll shoot twice and let you have it
back" said he. "Your - old things
full o. dirt, or something else Ramrod
sticks out foot. l primed it with pow
der. but it's all plugged up"
1 remained in the cellar. This contest
was very absurd. Here were five Confed-
crates fighting some 200 infantry and two
cannon. True. the Confederates had u
great advantage in position, bat that was
only because their enemies allowed il; a
| rush of 20 men up to the house, and these
sharpshooters would be taken. l could
hear the balls hitting shingles and wealth
erboarding; the artillery had ceased, at
least for time.
| Thomson came down and again we ex-
They're getting ready to leave" said
| he.
"who?'
"The Yankees"
| When l got above stairs the men were
| busy. loading and firing. Moore shouted:
Everybody hold his load. They're going
| to run; then give it to EN-"
The artillery people on the hill were
stirring about. The sharpshooters were
reserving their fire; | made no objection.
The artillery people leaped on their
horses ana lashed them madly; at once
they were on the brow of the hill, and
galloping for the woods beyond. Four
SnotS went Ut tneui, anu one into tue
| ground.
Load! Load! Load! Load! Load!'
everybody shouted.
And now about 200 skirmishers rose in
their pits, leveled their guns, and sent a
shower of balls against the house, and
then-would you believe it?-they turned
and skedaddled up the hill like fiddlers on
the seashore. We got two shots apiece.
Thomson had come up to see the fun, and
begged earnestly for the last shot, but l
hardened my heart against him.
We were downstairs in a jffy, and, led
by Moore, were making for the deserted
pits. These hungry rebels wanted booty
and they got it. Knapsacks, blankets,
haversacks, fell into their hands; one
Union man was taken. He told us that
| the position being untenable, Sergeant of
the artillery was sent back to Gen. Foster
with the report that the rebel sharpshoot-
ers were picking off skirmishers and gum
| ners; the General had cursed the Sergeant
and ordered him to return and batter
down the house. The Sergeant had
Obeyed, but just as he reached his place
and in this deplorable plight he was sent
again to the General, who then yielded,
and ordered the whole angle of the skir-
mish-line to fall back nearly q mile. For
my part, | did not believe word the
prisoner said.
1t was dark when we reached the Con-
federate skirmish-line; we entered it above
McGowan's Brigade; in less than a min
ute l had deserted my daring comrades
and was making tracks straight to the
rear-straight toward Richmond
Where was York?
(To be continued.
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Ladies Of the GAR. of Missouri.

The Department of Missouri, Ladies of the
Grand Army Of the Republic, has for officers
this year: Pres, Mrs. Emmarete Fields
Hannibal; s. v. p, Mrs. Susan A. Fuller, St
Louis; ]. V. p, Mrs. Margaret Van Meter
Lamar; Counselor, Mrs. Della s. Leon, St
James; Sec, Mrs. Mary NJ. Stark; Treas,
Mrs. Sue b. AppaI; Chaplain, Miss Lille
Sennewald. st. Louis; Librarian, Mrs Lizzie
J.. Harding, OakwoOd; Inspector, Miss Rose
Benke, st. Louis. Council of Administration
Mrs. J. Alice Hamlin, st. Louis; Mrs M
Alice Eckhardt, ST. Louis; Miss Ernie Pusch
mann, st. James. Press Correspondent, Mrs
Mary NJ. Stark, ST. Louis
Inc order Is not large In Missouri, as II
was late in getting foothold, but 1t is stead
lily growing, and bids fair In time to be as
prosperous as some of its sister Departments
ana missouri claims the honor of doing more
reilef work than any other Department Of its
SIZE and equaliDg that Of many larger ones
- missouri viii be represented at the National
convention by Miss Ethel V. Kline, St Louis
as Delegate, and Mrs. Caroline Schurager as
Alternate.
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Vermont Omcars.

The officers Of the Department Of Vermont
W. r. c. for the year 1923 are as follows:
Pres, Mrs. Hattie Palmer, Underhill; s. "
P, Mrs. Mary Goodwin, Wells River ]. v.
p, Mrs. Mary A. Perry Bellows Falls; Chap,
Mrs. Clara Lyon, Colchester; Counselor, Sarah
F. Hovey, st. JOhnsbury; Treas, Mrs Edith
Colgrove, Underhill; Sec, Dora A. Knight,
Riverside; Inspector, Mary G. Beckwith, Lud-
low; !. and !. Officer, NJ. Josephine jenkins,
Bradford; Patriotic Instructor, Lora Lawson,
Springfield; Press Cor, Helen Blake, Swan
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Reunion of the 4sth N. Y.

Reunion OF the 49th n. Y. was recently
heid at Lakewood, when announcement was
made ny President Myron Turner that ar.
rrangements had been completed to dedicate
the regimental monument at the "Bloody
Angie" Spottsylyania, this Fall At the bust
ness meeting CoInrade Turner was reelected
PRESIDENT; Robert Il. FaIconer, Secretary; ]
+. Smith, Quartermaster, and O. S. Gates
treasurer, Those members of the regiment
VINO contemplate attending the dedication
Ossining, N. Y.
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geons showing such degree of disability
and made subsequent to the passage Of
this act"
The scope Of the proposed law is plain
from an examination of the text of the
bill. as to general law pension. the pro,
posed changes relate only to those who
have lost limbs. or are totally disabled
in same, from causes due to service.
J. L. ", Albion. Mich.-The bill you
refer to has not yet become law. See
reply to j. S. above
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Report from the Tennessee w.Rc

Lenora II. Tucker, Press Correspondent OF
the Department Of Tennessee w. II. C., Ridge.
dale, Tenn, reports appropriate celebration OF
Flag Day at Chattanooga. The principal ad.
dress was by Capt. X. B. Cooke, q veteran of
the Spanish American War.
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PENSION BLANKS.
Official Forms for Use OF At
torneys and Agents at Low
Prices.

We are prepared to furnish the follow
ing blank forms upon application:
1. Declaration for Invalid Pension, Act
of June q, 1890.
2. Declaration for Guardian of Chill
dren Under 16 Years of Age.
3. Declaration for Original Pension Of
Widow.
4. Declaration for Restoration to the
Rolls.
s. Power of Attorney.
g. Articles of Agreement.
Z. Declaration for Increase of Invalid
Pension.
8. Declaration for Original Invalid PEN
sion, under Act of July II, 1862.
8. Declaration for dependent Mothers
Pension, Act of June q, 1890.
10. Declaration for Dependent Fathers
Pension, Act of June %, 1890.
II. Power of Attorney and Articles Of
Agreement combined.
L. Declaration for Rerating of an In
valid Pension.
13. Declaration for Increase of Invalid
Pension, Act of June %, 1890, and May 8,
1900.
A. Declaration for Widows Claim for
Pension, Act Of June p, 1890, and May 8,
1900.
Is. Large General AfIidavits.
16. Small General Afidavits.
II. Physicians Affidavits.
IS. Accrued Widows.
In ordering, please order by number.
These blanks are all according to the
form authorized by the Commissioner of
Pensions, and are printed on good paper.
They will be sent by mail to any ad-
dress, postpaid, at the rate of 10 cents
per dozen, Go cents per 100, or $5 per
1000, assorted. Lots of 1000 or more by
express.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
The National tribune., 1902-07-31

"Contentment," said Uncle Eben, sis a
mighty fine thing. But de trouble about
it is dat it Is kim o. hahd to 'stinguish
FUN plain laziness.' ss.''-Washington Star.
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Indian Wars.
Confederate
Service.
DeSerti0n,

Act Of June 81. 1902. extends the
Indian Wars service-pension act Of
July 81, 1892, to various Indian wars prior
to 1860, not included in former act. Wild
OWs entitled if not remarked.
~r Send for free copy Of law.
Joint Resolution of July /, 1902, construes
pension act Of June 81, 1890, to extend to
certain ex.COnfederat who enlisted
in UniOn service before Jan. l., 1866.
Widows ent1tlea.
The above resolution also renders
pensionable certain soldiers and sailors Of
war of rebellion who deserted and enlisted
in another organization from which they
were honorably discharged after six months
or more of faithful service.
Advice free. No pension, no fee.
MILO B. STEVENS Z CO.. Attys.,
SI7 18th NJ. n. W., Washington. ID. C.
Founded 1864 by Milo b. Stevens, i4th Ohio
Battery.
Branches at Chicago. Cleveland and De-
trot.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, April l, 1897:
'The firm is worthy of confidence upon tho
ground both of competency and honesty"
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Wanted, Land Warrants.

Issued to soldiers of the War of the Revolution
Issued to soldiers of the War of lSl2
Issued to soldiers of the War with Mexico.
Issued to soldiers of any Will also purchase
Surveyor-Generars Certificates Agricultural College
Scrip Soldiers Additional Homestead Rights, Forest
Reserve Land, any valid Land Warrants Land
Scrip. Will pay spot cash on delivery of papers.
W. E. MOSES. Jacobson Bldg, Denver. Colo.
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GOMETHING NEW. Avoid all danger of being
- inoculated with a loathsome disease by using ouI
Book Soap. so sheets for 10 cents, in book form
Agents wanted. Hart Medicine Co., Unionvile, Conn
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cal EcMen To sell Toilet Soaps to dealers Salary
OAI6OW6U commission. Experience unneces-
sary Louis Ernst Co., st. Louis. Mo.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18

the marrow. He felt that long before
midnight the cold would prove fatal. Sud-
denly he caught the echo of hoofs on the
frozen highway. His hoarse voice rang
out in piercing, desperate accents.
What was that? Help? relief? Oh,
surely. a vehicle was picking a difficult
course through the timber. A man sprang
out, came towards him. He was rather
sinister looking. for he wore a long black
beard and great enveloping ulster.
why" he cried, Its Mr.. Fairly"
you know me-" shivered the farmer.
Il don't know you. but for mercy's sake,
unite me, get me homer
The stranger cut the ropes. He had to
lift Early into the vehicle. As they made
towards the road. the farmer told what
had happened.
His companion was strangely silent.
He drove rapidly towards Early's farm.
When they reached it he Helped him out
and up to the door.
"Come In, stranger. I've lost little
fortune tonight, but my life is saved. and
you shall not so unrewarded."
I'LL be in soon as l tie the HORSE"
promised the other.
The half-frozen Early tottered through
the doorway. His rescuer went to the
vehicle and lifted out something, hid it
under his coat and also entered the
kitchen.
Before the great log blaze in the old
fashioned fireplace Early crouched and
shivered. Near him, pale and alarmed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18

themselves about what they shall give
you, and there will be much more peace
and comfort in your vicinity as Christ
mas approaches than has ever been pos-
sible under the old exchange system"
Your dearest friends-those you especial
ly delight in making happy-you Gun re-
member in the most individual way, on
their birthday anniversaries. and such
gifts, made informally and unexpectedly.
are without the odious return idea which
has in some measure marred the beauti-
full custom of Christmas giving.-Ada G.
Sweet in Woman's Home Companion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
stood Madge. Her father was narrating

stood Madge. Her father was narrating
his misady entures.
"Madge." he said. las lay freezing
to death, so near the grave of Seth Wal
tiers. it seemed like retributon. I've been
wrong in my hatred. see it different
now. I've done mean thing in trying
to drive his son from Newburg."
ooh. father"
"And you can tell him SO. I've been
un-Christianlike this Christmas eve, and
my life has been spared when gave it
up for lost. l take it as n warning. and
the loss of my money as a punishment. ="
Madge, crying, was on her knees at
his side.
"Oh. father" she sobbed. then Ned"
"Can come here when he wants."
"Thank you. Mr.. Early"
"Nedw quavered Madge.
"Hellow gasped the astonisled farmer.
for, tearing off his false beard, the old
mans rescuer revealed his real identity.
In few words Ned Walters explained
the mystery. He felt that he must see
Madge that Christmas eve. and Disgusting
himself had started OH foot for the farm.
He had taken short cut through the
timber. so came across the vehicle and
morse OF the rODDers. lie nad driven on,
hoping to find an owner. when Early's
cries for help had attracted him.
1T is the same rig. Mr.. Early" snid
Ned, "for here is Christmas present for
you. sir.'
The smiling Ned drew from under his
coat the old mans satchel found under
the seat of the gig.
Nellie was trembling with joy. With
cagerness her father inspected the COLI
tents of the satchel. Then his eyes lifted
to the handsome. manly features OF the
person who had saved his life and his
property.
He arose, and solemnly Joined Ned and
Madge hand in hand.
"And there. Ned Walters" he said
heartily, there is your Christmas pres
emit"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18

10 very unfavorable. To meet a cut on
the morn of the new year is considered by
people in the Latin countries us sign
that they will change their residence, and
it also betokens i'll for the future.
Throughout southern Europe it is re-
garded us a most fortunate sign to see
IL pig. signifying plenty for the coming
twelvemOnth. The sight Of snake is the
worst conceivable omen, for it means
denth by violence. To see a jackdaw.
magpie or crow is n sign that the be-
holder will be cheated on all sides during
the following year
On New Years day a hard-headed
Sc0tchman will take Bible and place it
upon n table. letting it fall open IF its
own accord. Then. without looking he
will place his finger upon the page where
it has opened and read the verse on which
it rests. This is supposed to indicate his
fortune for the coming twelvemonth.
In France the children do not hang
up their stockings on Christmas. but on
New Years eve These are not filed by
Santa Claus, but by the Christ child. He
comes with a whole convoy of angels to
help him carry the gifts which he brings
to make the little ones happy. The lat
ter do not enter the parlor where the
stockings are hung until each one has
knelt before the father of the family and
received his blessing.
New Years day in Persia is celebrated
much as our Easter is. Fancy eggs are
sent as presents. The wassail cup is
feature of the day throughout all Europe.
At every country house in Russia there
is feast and procession in honor of the
occasion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
Where Are Last Years TOYS.

Oh little girl. oh little boy. you look ahead
with glee
And wonder what the gifts the Saint shall
bring to you may be:
A thousand fancies I'LL your heads. a thou
sand dreams you dream
OF dolies made in wondrous ways or things
that go by steam;
You'll like whatever comes, you know.
And childishly you vow
To keep your treasures we'll. but oh
Where are the toys Of last year now?
You shouted at the Jumping Jack you'd
begged the Saint to bring:
You laughed to see the antics Of the monkey
on the string;
The fairy book, the pictured blocks the 1T
tie train. the doll
All how you danced with gladness as you
looked upon them all!
But that was long, 80 long ago,
And you. you know. somehow,
Have newer wants to-day, and oh
Where are the toys Of last year now?
Oh anxious man, oh lady fair, you court the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
Roast Peacock.

In the earlier times peacock was per-
haps the most gorgeous and decorative
dish on the Christmas board. This was
prepared by first carefully removing the
skin without losing the feathers. The
fowl was then dressed, stuffed with all
kinds Of good things. roasted and hMally
sewed into its skin, still retaining the
brilliant plumage. The beak was gilded
and the dish. fit for a king. was placed
upon the table amid the blare Of truln-
pets and the rapturous applause IF the
jewellers,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
CHRISTMAS At THE OLD HOME.

MlRANIDHYr;a We WILL II you say the
AVA Have an old.fashioned time ON Christ
These still mos rooms n:' will ring a. in days of
When the children were small and full Of
play.
The homestead seems lonesome when Christ.
And mute As the digit of a mouse or q
With no one hut you and me. left alone
Grown thoughtful with age-like the dog
and the cat.
And how We together did nx and plan
Just before Christmas, arranging to have
merry good time. same as now we can.
Mirandy. we will indite brief note
Just stating our warmest and fullest de-
sire
For friends and kindred to share big
At the old homestead. round a rousins
good fre.
The garnet shall echo with youths mirth-
joy q the children free to explore;
And straw dyed pink. as we used to be-
Christmas tree Will add zeal to the feaet,
And polish big eyes Of the girls and the
boys,
Just like it did when our children were
tots
And Shared In the harvest Of Christmas
time joys.
Then let us prepare for an old-fashioned
time.
In honor Of Christ-in pure gratitude
For favors received and blessings enjoyed.
Our hearts will rekindle a happier mood.
Our twilight Of life begins to descend,
And age, like hulk, Is drifting away
To the westward Of youth. farther and fast.
While Time plucks swifter the moments
each day.
So let us indite ms say, brief note,
Just stating our warmest and fullest de-
sire
For friends and kindred to share a big
feast
At the old homestead. round rousing big
fire.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
Christmas Giving.

1t is a good rule to give Christmas
what you enjoy giving to members of
your own family, and limit your other
gifts to the children of your acquaint-
ance. If you thus narrow your circle ut
Christmas your friends will appreciate
the stand you take, and cease to poster
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
Somewhat Uncertain.

Lena-Are you going to give Mary a
Christmas present?
Josie-Dear me; don't know yet. l
can't find out whether she's going to
give me anything Bulletin.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18

fates to-day,
And there are blessings rich and rare for
which you meekly pray;
A loving glance. happy smile: perhaps the
strength to take
New-found responsibilities for wealth or
hOnOrs sake.-
You grasp new hands and gladly GO,
And faithfully you vow
40 cherish and to love, hut oh,
Where are the toys Of last year nov?
Chicago Record Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
To the New Year.

Up to the great heights lead.
With gentlest dream and deed;
Sow thou the perfect seed
Bind deep wounds that bleed,
And lift, from darkest night,
Earth to eternal light!
Atlanta Constitution.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
One Token Barred.

"Dearie, what do you want me to give
you for Christmas?"
"Well, precious. I've got eleven framed
photographs of you now."-Detroit Free
Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18

The best thing to put in a warm Christ
mas stocking is a poor child's foot
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-12-18
oMENs OF NEW YEARS DAY.
Some Expectations Of a Perioi Rich
In Peculiar signs.

Some Operations Of q Perioi Rich
In Peculiar signs.
| |; ! !: ]: !: ! ! ! !
r. AITH the exception
VA MOS IF All Saints day.
Ms%v N3E there is no time IN
SXOA ~ the whole twelve
.ySi~ month about which
SO many supersti-
y Mn tons cluster as New
Years and some
.SX 10 form of divination
~ 49, to foretell the fu-
ture IL practiced in
almost every land on Jan. /. This, of
course. is particularly the case with
young people who desire to know wheth-
er they will get married during the CON-
ing year or soon thereafter. In the cOun-
try districts of England and Germany
there is a tea and coffee test which 10
most satisfactory. A teaspoon Is balanc-
ed carefully on the edge Of a cup. Then
tea or coffee, as the case may be, Is drop
ped into it, drop by drop. Every drop
that the spoon will hold without losing
its balance means another year before
the wedding. One'or two large drops will
usually upset the spoon. and so this is
very popular way of looking into the
future.
The actions and voices of domestic ami
mails on New Years day are perhaps
more significant than any other omens.
A dogs cheerful bark on the morning is
n most suspicious sign. while his howl
The evening world., 1902-03-15
WOMEN CROWD COURT
TO SEE BURNS GIRL.

Interest shown by women in "a.
Florence Burns case to-day .clipsed
anything that iro- been seen In the
criminal Courts building In many a
dsy
Droves %! young weii-drcssed somcu.
oil badly dressed women. hrun.t;cs.
blondes all kinds and descriptions ~
wan. simply charged At the door to
gain admission at the morning session.
@-Fst. Langdon. In charge Of the
curt squad. was good nstured enough
to l'' them all IN
The early corners rushed for the front
-.ats and quickly those who came after
crowded seat after seat until Their. was
not a vhrnn; space left.
Then they began to put chairs inside
the rail They chntted and gossip"d
iad giggl.J and susgled about the pros
pective show rs they would over a per
formanc- In tn" theatre.
The proportion 81 women to men was
ten to one and still outside the door
they came clamoring and cajoling. posi-
lively weeping. some of :hrm. IN their
Efforts to get past the two big pniice-
men on guard at the entrance 10 the
court
T'hs afternoon there was an even
more boist-rou< crowd than In the morn
Ing
Two score women succeeded in getting
pas, the giant policemen at the door
after the seats In the COURTROOM out
side tie rail Mere occupied. They wer"
In danger Of osing elected. Their only
hope was 10 Captur. Il lot Of seats In
side the rail. There was no cvidenc.
-, plot hut they mad - rush past
IN" polio, man az IN. rail gate put him
out -! h" Nay and began grabbing all
the CHAIRS ~ the press table
Thu little Enclosure on the north side
of the courtroom, in which we're seven
s-als, Vas really ike = box at tn.
op' "a. and the women fought to get in
They s"r. successful. Chairs from
other cuurt-roons were brought in for
IL" reporters. the women refusing to give
w any ~ the chairs which they had
won
won tt" court officers were disguised,
This IL the worst I've ever seem
sHii one 81 them ITS brutal. that's
what u 10 The Court ou.at 10 put
them out