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The National tribune., 1903-06-25
"HOLD THE FORT, FOR I AM COMING .
Accidental Meeting of Three Comrades.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: A happy
incident occurred recently on the streets
of Santa Cruz, Cal, strikingly illustrating
that truth is stranger than fiction"
In 1861, three young men, w. Il. Law
less, +. A. West and w. V. Lucas. en-
1th ILL.,, West in the I'd Mimi, and Lucas
in the 14th Iowa, the I'd MINI. belonging
to the Army of the Cumberland, the two
others to the Army of the Tennessee.
was Assistant Surgeon of the 9TH ILL.,,
young Lawless being one of my comrades
Lawless and West, the latter being
Signal Officer, We're with Gen. Corse, and
when from the summit of Kenesaw Gen.
Sherman signaled to Corse the reassuring
message, Hold the fort, for am coming"
| West was on the parapet of the fort and
received the signal. Through him Gen.
Corse sent his famous reply: Il am short
an ear and part of jawbone, but l can
whip h-ll yet"
Some years after the war the three men
drifted to South Dakota. In 1856. West.
his wife and baby, boy five weeks old.
that had not yet been given name. at
tended an Encampment at Watertown. In
the presence of packed thrOng in the
Court House. Col. Lucas, Department
Commander, dedicated the boy to his coun-
try and named him "Allatoona Pass
West" That boy. now nearly II years
| olu, is II uIlc iehoW, HNluS ou II
Montana. When the boy had received his
name. the comrades in attendance de-
posted a sum of money in the bank, to be
kept invested until the beneficiary shall
have attained his majority. he then to have
the principal and accrued profits. The
boys father also went to Montana. where
lie became cattle king. Lawless went to
Tillamook, Ore. Lucas still lives in the
Black Hills. He recently came to visit his
son and daughter. living near Santa Cruz
Contemporaneously came +. A. West to
visit his brother and sister. who live in
Santa Cruz. Lawless, who is an optician
arrived in town short time before the
others. On the street he recognized and
greeted Lucas. West heard that Lucas was
in town, and succeeded in finding him. The
two went to the hotel, where they found
Lawless. Then there was happy reunion
Ia feast of reason and flow of soul. More
than 3S years had come and gone since
they were comrades battling for the su
premacy of the flag. 1t had been more
than 16 years since they separated il
South Dakota, drifting afar in diverginl
directions. Here in Santa Cruz, withOu
previous arrangement. they met in reunion
to renew their comradeship.-J. L. EBY
NJ. D., 7th ILL.,, Santa Cruz, Cal.
The National tribune., 1903-06-25
The Occupations of Jews.
(Prof. Richard Gottheil in The Worlds
Worl. \

1t is a common fallacy to think that the
well-tO-do Jews are all bankers or mer-
chants, the poor Jews all small traders and
street hawkers. That very many do earn
their livelihood in this manner is beyond
all cavil; the laws and usages of the Mid
die Ages made tiis the only means of ex-
istence for them, and modern legislation in
Eastern European countries has tended to
conserve inherited customs. But this is
only part of the truth. Even under most
adverse circumstances the Jews have gone
into every walk of life and have engaged
in every manner of work. In 1893 the
number of Jewish artisans in Russia was
395.942. In Rumania the statistics of
1902 show that they were at least 1S.O15
Jewish artisans. making up with their
families a round 100000. In 1899 there
were 4,OS2 artisans among the Jews of AL
giers. Still more interesting is the fact
that Jewish asriculturists are not as in
frequently met with as supposed. In 1S99
in Russia there were 21S Jewish agricul-
tural colonies with Il population of 63, 223;
and 1854 working outside the colonies
In Palestine there are ALSO, and in the
Argentine Republic 1855 Jewish farmers.
The National tribune., 1903-06-25
THAT WONDERFUL CHURN.

H. 7. Marshallw lwrites us as follows: II want
to add my testimony to the list of those who
have used the lightning churn. 1t does all that
they claim for it. You can churn easily in one
minute and get a larger percentage of butter
than with ordinary churns. 1 never took the
agency for anything before, but so many of my
neighbors wanted churns that ordered so and
they are all sold" Other farmers can do as
well as Mr.. Marshall. No farmer can afford to
be without one of our churns. BY using it he
can make 25 per cent more butter than with his
old churn. Any intelligent farmer can easily
sell four or five churns every week i'll his own
township. Everyone who sees his churn will
want one like it. We will mail circulars and
full particulars on demand. Mound City Churn
Co, st. Louis, Mo.
The National tribune., 1903-06-25
Remembrance of the War.

Extract from the address of Frederick
Douglass. at Arlington, near the monu-
ment to the Unknown Loyal Dead" on
Decoration Day, 1871, President Grant
and his Cabinet being PRESENT.
1--WE are sometimes asked, in the name
of patriotism, to forget the merits of this
fearful struggle, and to remember with
equal admiration those who struck at the
Nations life and those who struck to save
it.
81 am no minister of malice. I would not
strike the fallen. l would not repel the
repentant, bur may my right hand forget
her cunning, and my tongue cleave to the
roof of my mouth if l forget the differ
ence between the parties to that terrible,
protracted and bloody conflict.
''1f we ought to forget a war which has
filled our land with widows and orphans;
has made stumps of men in the very flower
of their youth; sent on the journey of life
armless, legless, MANNED and mutilated:
which has piled a debt heavier than a
mountain of gold swept uncounted thou
sands of men into bloody graves and
planted agony by q million hearthStOneS:
| say if this war is to be forgotten, 1 ask
in the name of al things sacred, what
shall men remember?
1.-THE essence and significance of our de-
vOtion here to-day are not to be found in
these graves were brave in battle. If we
met simply to show our sense in bravery.
we should find enough to kipdle admiration
on both sides. In the raging storm of fire
and blood; in the fierce torrent of shot and
shell: of sword and bayonet; whether on
foot or on horse. unflinching courage mark
ed the rebel not less than the loyal SOL
dier.
But we are not here to applaud manly
courage, save as it has been displayed in
a noble cause. We must never forget that
victory to the rebellion meant death to
the Republic. We must never forget that
the loyal soldiers who rest beneath this
sod flung themselves between the Nation
and the Nations destroyers. If to-day we
have a country not boiling in an agony of
blood like France; if we now have a united
country. no longer cursed by the hell-black
system of human bondage; if the American
name is no longer a byword and kissing
to the mocking earth; if the star-span-
gled banner floats only over free American
citizens in every quarter of our land. and
our country has before it long and glo-
rious career of justice. liberty and civiiza-
ton. we are indebted to the unselfish de-
votiOn of the noble army who rest in these
hOnored graves all around u.s."
The National tribune., 1903-06-25
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By JOHN A. SPRING.

pecially severe was the loss of life of set
tiers and travellers in the Santa Cruz Val
ley and near the present site of the city
of Nogales and about the Sonoita Greek
and the pass of the same name, leading
from Huebaba to Fort Crittenden.
MISTAKEN PHILANTHROPY.
That the powerful Government of the
United States allowed such n state of af-
fairs to exist had several reasons; one was,
l believe, of purely political nature,
which l shall here ignore. Another was
undoubtedly to be found in what we suf-
ferers considered the mistaken philan-
thropy of some Eastern enthusiasts who
did not understand the character of the
Apache Indian, and who ignored the suf-
ferings Of our white people, whom they
The National tribune., 1903-06-25
The Oldest Enlisted Man in the Army.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Comrade
NJ. w. Buck asks in late issue of The
National Tribune ''Who was the oldest en-
listed man in the army en- the Union side?'
In answer | will state that the records
show that George A. Stewart, aged 80. en-
listed in the 1O1st Ohio; that he went to
the front in Kentucky with the regiment
when he was taken sick, or became home
sick. and returned home, where he ded
soon after.
The 9th Iowa, freak regiment of the
civil war period, perhaps can show the
oldest enlisted men who did actual service
of two or three years. Curtis King, aged
so years, enlisted in Muscatine Iowa, and
served out his enlistment. The next sturdy
oak was Nehemiah Blake, aged a. who
enlisted from Wapello, Iowa, and did full
service. He died some 10 or u years after
the close of the war.
This Gray Beard regiment was never
engaged in battle, but did guard duty over
rebel prisoners at Alton, ILL.,. and out of
99j names on the roster, only IA died
from disease, and not one deserted. Men
under 40 years of age We're rejected as
under age. But there were a few under
that age as drummers, teamsters. ETC., and
few enlisted without giving their age,
as their appearance indicated that they
were above the under-age limit; i. e., 40.
The aggregate age of these "Old boys was
$500 years! The following is Il classifi-
cation of ages:
One aged IS: 3. 16: 8. II; 1, 81: /, %: 1.
"a: 1. 81; l. so: 1. 33: =. "a; 9. So; Z. sc;
). 81: 4. 80: 3, 40; 3. Al: s. 40: ID 43; 8. Al:
g. 10: GO. 46: 61. Al: 46. As: 40, 40: 40, 80;
A, 81; 62, %; 81, 53; %, "a: 63, %; 81,
56; 81, 81; 26. 5S; "a, 80: 50. 60: 16. 81:
81, 62: 16. 63; Is. GA: u. Go: 8. &c: 4, Ga;
1, 6S; ,. 60; =. 30; 2, -; 1, -; 1, so.
The death rate at that time was more
than 80 per thousand. annually, and it
would be interesting to know the history of
the comrades until their final muster, to
know how many, or if any, rounded out
the 10O-year point. and when the last sur
vivor passes away.-W. Z. KRENER. 9th
Iowa, $50 w. 25th St, New York City.
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c. D. PENNEBAKER. JOHN PAUL JONES
PENNEBAKER & JONES,
Attorneys and Counselors,
1881 F STREET, Wa

1881 STREET, WASHINUTUN, d. c.
Special attention adus:mea; Of accounts Of civil
war Volunteer Officers
We think very officers were properly paid.
Widows (even If remarred), other heirs, enti
tied. Write for details.
We are especially anxious to communicate with ofi-
GERS (or their heirs who ~ not paid for recruiting
services for services rendered prior muster in;
(2) who were denied bounty by reason of promotion:
(3 who dismissed from the service; 20 who
denied travel pay by Of resignation for personal
reasons convenience; (5) who not mustered
and paid because command was below minimum num-
ber and ) who lost L. s pay by of State pay
ment
The National tribune., 1903-06-25

pension legislation. BY all means give the
old boys the $l2 service pension. They will
not want it long; their ranks are thinning
fast.-CHARLEs ID. HANSUM, Third Serg
cant, Co. ID. 10Th Ohio; Adjutant, ID. +.
Schenck Post. 2I1. Fulton, n Y.
The National tribune., 1903-06-25
PENSION

who enlisted in u S Vols served Mt least 90
DAYS and were honorably discharged. All such
or their heirs should write US for information
relative to new decisions and rulings upon tho
Joint resolution of July l, 1902.
ess- Officers Accounts, and military and
naval pay claims generally, receive careful at
tcntion. We have secured favorable settlement
of ms high us los of these claims in one week.
sE Consultation free.
Fee dependent on success.
MILO Ii. STEVENS Ik CO., Attys.,
500 IAt;s Sf. n. W.. Washington. -. G.
Founded 1854 by Milo H. Stevens Nth Ohio Battery.
Branches at Chicago. Cleveland and Detroit.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, April l, 1897:
1.-THE firm is worthy of confidence upon the ground
both OF competency and honesty"
The National tribune., 1903-06-25

dance and perform other strange antics,
which led the Apaches into the belief that
he was demented. This saved his life, as
the Apaches, like most Indians, abstain
from wilfully hurting an insane person.
There was nothing to prevent them from
either killing or carrying off this man, but
seeing his strange, to them ineXplicable.
performance, they allowed him to walk
off.
Another male prisoner whom we knew
as Col! Smith, was given his freedom
after suffering castration at the hands of
his captors. CThe case of the escape of
the other two prisoners, which forms quite
a dramatic episode. will be related in a
chapter apart.) OF the force. Quickness
and accuracy with which the Apache man.
ages his bow and arrows, as well as of the
manufacture and appearance of these
weapons, / have given a description in
with the Regulars in Arizona and will
therefore not repeat it here. The same
remark applies to their food, manner OF
hunting, etc.
sUPERsTITIoNs OF THE INDIANS.
1t is at all times very difficult to pene,
trate into the soul life of an Indian tribe
or individual; with the Apaches this task
seems hopeless. One instance, however,
came under my observation which leads
me to believe that the Apaches are in q
manner spiritualists.
We had in the guardhouse at Fort
The National tribune., 1903-06-25

Mr. Hunter is hustler; had III cases
allowed in one day. He is at the Depart
ment each day, looking up neglected and
rejected cases. He uses all the testimony
on file, and will look up yours. Fee due
when you get your money. He also pro-
cures patents or no fee. Every person
who is interested in patents should read
his book-Have You Brains? 1t is sent
free. Thousands and thousands of pen
sions can now be increased. All letters
cheerfuly answered. Now write him.
JOSEPH n. HUNTER,
Pension and Patent Attorney
Washinston, D. c.
The National tribune., 1903-06-25

[ Extract from the address of Frederick
Douglass, at Arlington, near the monu-
ment to the Unknown Loyal Dead" on
Decoration Day, 1871, President Grant
and his Cabinet being present.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
STRIKE COMMISSION.
Independent Mine Operators Present
 Their Claims and Charges.

E Independent Mine Operators Present
 Their Claims and Charges. 2 PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27.-The at tentfon of the anthracite coal strike commission was yesterday directed to the claims and charges of the inde- pendent operators, the first case pre- sented being that of G. B. Markle & .Co., whose collieries are located in and about Jeddo, in the Lehigh region. Ten witnesses for the company were exam ined, the more important being Sidney Williams, general superintendent of the firm; Gertrude Martin, profes- sional nurse in the employ of the com- pany, and Frank Walk, general store keeper at Jeddo.
 Superintendent Williams testimony was based upon the company's answer to the miners demands. He was sub jected to rigid cross examination by Attorney DarroW, for the miners un- ion, and was compelled to admit that, although thirteen men were refused re- employment by the company for al- legged criminal acts during the recent strike, he had no Knowledge that any one of them had ever been guilty of criminal action.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
VIRGINIA HARMED.

Many persons nave expressed de sire to know the story of "Iris," Arthur ". Pinero's widely discussed play, in which Virginia Harmed appears at poli's on Thursday evening, and it is accordingly given. The plot reveals in five acts the glory, decline and fall of a luxurious woman, who is not vicious, but merely weak. indolent and ease loving She is Iris Bellamy, a rich widow of 25, who is surrounded by many admirers and friends of both sexes. By the terms of her husband's s will she cannot merry again without forfeiting her heritage in toto. The real rivals among her numerous suitors are Lawrence Trenwith, a young man of no means except as meagre cattle rancher in British Columbia and Fred erick Maldonado, lurid millionaire of mixed Spanish and Hebraic extraction. Iris favors Trenwith. but cannot make IT'D her mind to forego her fortune and share his poverty. He thereupon de- parts to his ranch in the hope of gain ing fortune enough there that will en-
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
COMING EVENTS 7

Jan 27-Miss Nellye Reeds prone made and reception. ,s@
 Jan 2s -Employes' Aid, Society Wa terbury Mfg Go, sociable. 7.
 Jan 29-MeIodrama, Above the Clouds, by St Johns guild.
 Jan 3O-Ingeborg lodge, o. of w.. entertainment. ss
 Jan -Bartenders' local 254, con cert and ball.
 Jan 3n.--Lfberty circle of Foresters gociable and dance.
 At Jacques opera house, Sunday, { D. rn., February 1, Harry Steele Nor rison of New York city.
 Feb 6-North End A. c. sociable.
 Feb .s-Gaelic Literary society con. cert.
 Feb Subscription reception by the members of Prof c. A. Bailey's dane ing classes.
 At Jacques opera house, Sunday, 4 D. n1., February, 8, Dr William G. Ray of Cambridge.
 Feb 1O-Merrimac Athletic club so. ciable.
 Feb 11-American Mills Employes promenade and dance.
 Feb 13-23-St Thomas's church fair. At Jacques opera house, Sunday, 4 p. m., February 15, Dr F. N. Seerley of Springfield.
 Feb 19 Employees Waterbury Buckle Go, annual dance
 At Jacques opera house. Sunday, 4 D. m, February P. E. A. Paddock of fWeiser Idaho.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
D1sLoCATED HER SHOULDER.

Mrs Johanna Soderholm, of Fergus Falls, Minn, fell and dislocated hes shoulder. She had surgeon get il back in place as soon as possible, but it was quite sore and pained her very much. Her son mentioned that he had seen Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised for sprains and soreness and she asked him to. buy her a bottle of it, which he did. It quickly re lieved her and enabled her to sleeI which she had not done for several days. The son was so much pleased with the relief it gave his mother that he has since recommended it to many others. For sale by. all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
Stolen Booty Recovered.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 27.-It is reported from Stanton, Mo, that securities to the amount of $9o,0oo have been re- covered from the house of Frank Ru- dolph by a party of detectives. These securities were part of the loot of the Bank of Union, Mo-, which was robbed two days after Christmas, when money and valuable papers amounting to nearly $12O,OOO were taken. William Anderson or Rudolph and Frank Lewis, the supposed robbers and mur- derers of Detective Schumacher, are still at large. A reward of $1,SOO has been offered for their arrest
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Naturalists' club.
 Myrtle temple, R. s. a' Team Drivers union. Liberty circle, F. of A.. = Court Oregon, F. of A.
 Carpenters and Joiners.
 Court Rose Hill, F. of A. Waterbury lodge, I. o. F: ' Mulcahy council, K. of G. Court Wolf Tone, +. of A. Comstock lodge, I. O. G. T. Nosahogan lodge, I. o. O. F. Women's club at First church. Progressive council, o. U. A. M. Martha Washington council, S. s. Waterbury lodge, No 5, A. O. U. W. Pride of the Valley lodge, I. o. O. F., M. U.
 LSasalette circle, Companions of the Forest.
 Friendly league, physical training, millinery.
 St Joseph's T. A. society guitar and banjo class. Companion Court Cecilia M. QuigIey, No 265. I. o. F.
 Y. NJ. c. A. boys class, leaders class. bowling league.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
Italy, Ready to Accept.

ROME, Jan. 27.-The Italian govern ment is ready to accept the proposition of United States Minister Bowea to set apart certain percentage of the GUS toms receipts of La Guayra and Porto Cabello as a guarantee for the pay ment of the foreign claims. The gov ernment considers that the guarantees offered by Venezuela through Minister Bowen are sufficient to warrant the raising of the blockade, which, it is un- derstood here, will cease as soon as Germany agrees, to the proposals. The foreign warships, however, will re- main in Venezuelan waters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
THEATRICAL
 FRATERNAL
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vAUDHyILnE AIT THE JACQUES.
 Expectation Of anotiaar grand treat in the Wav of N aIlde illes Drought out two large andie ces to the Jacques yes fepday afternoon and evening, ana their expectations were more than real ized. the show proving in some respects one of the very finest of the season. Prof GiIlette's dogs, which are Ine principal factor of the bill, have an act that shows the very perfection Of anl- maj intalligence. They introduce a sort of nanklcal comedy fn which they carry the story to logical conclusion through a series pf wet devised tricks, the whole thirty-two dogs in the pack uniting in the act. It is novelty that should create talk about town and at tract people to the Jacques in large numbers. The Great MontreIl, Mana ger Polls European artist, has likewise most ingenious novelty in his quaint juggling act in which the fracture of china isssa, most important and most amusing element. This act, too, Is sure 10 set the tongues Wagging and centralize attention on the Jacques, Milton and Maud Wood are third i'm portant link of the triangular headline, and their dancing is something to be remembered MT Woods close run ming to John Ford in the big dancing contest at Tammany Hall, New York, last spring was recalled by the audi ences yesterday,s and 1t was hard for anyone present to see where Ford. who played here in November, has any the best of Wood. The bil1 is very fine in the matter of comedy, too, very attrac- tive acts being offered by Julia Kings ley and Nelson Lewis. Paul Stephens. Miss Susie Fisher, Smith and Bowman and Al H. Burton. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents: afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.
 HUNG ARABIAN COURT ORCHESTRA.
 Lovers of music may expect rare treat in the concert that F. K. Matus and his Royal Hungarian orchestra are announced to give at Polls tomorrow evening. Mir Matus was conductor of this orchestra in his native city of Buda Pesth, and in America his is recognized universally as the leading exponent of this class of music. Tn the concert tomorrow evening he will treat his audience to program offer ing the very best Hungarian music, in cluding the popular '.Czardas'' and sRakoczeyn march, as well as a. col lection of splendid classical and ,pop,1- lar numbers. They will no doubt at tract here, as they have in other cities large audience who will go away delighted with the very best presenta- ton or Hungarian music that can be heard in this country. Prices are a. 8 and 90 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
Congressional Coal investigation.

BOSTON, Jan. s27.-The congression- al committee which has come to Bos- ton to inquire into the cause and effect of New England's famine means to probe determinedly and deep. The testimony brought out the fact that lo- cal coal dealers have not been taken into confidence by the coal producers. Three sessions were held. the evening one lasting until late hour.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
Buying scandinavian Mines.

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 27.The Oes- tersundgposten publishes report to the effect that American mining spec ulators have. made large purchases of iron and copper mines in northern Sweden and northern Norway and that the great Scandinavian mining compa- nies are likely to be Incorporated in tho American conner trust
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-27
Negro Murderer Hnohed.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27.-John Thomas, negro, who shot and killed Sheriff Benjamin F. Dry in St. Charles parish early in the day, was lynched in the afternoon. Although wounded in the arm, he escaped and hid in the drainage ditch of Ashton plantation, a mile away. He was discovered by his pursuers, riddled with bullets, placed in his cabin home and cremated.