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Quick Way to Get a Pension.
All About the New cage" Order.

THE LAW OF JUNE q. 1890, AND THE NEW
GAGE" ORDER.
The laws of June q, 1890, and May o,
1900, provide for pension, according to
degree of disability, from Sc to $12 per
month for any soldier of the War of the
Rebellion who served 90 days and was hon
orably discharged.
The new AGE" Order simply says that
any claimant who has arrived at the age
of 90, or G5, or 6S, or 20, is presumed with
out further proof (and, inferentially, with
out examination) to be suffering disability
sufficient to warrant Sc a month pension
at age of 60; $S month at age of 65; $40
a month at age of 6S and $12 month at
age of 20.
TO THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER APPLIED FOR
PENSION
The estimate is that there are 5000
soldiers of the War of the Rebellion who
have never applied for pension, and that
the majority of them are over 62 years of
age. We urge upon these comrades that
it is their duty to apply. If many are so
well-to-do that they do not need it, they
can apply it in charity to help those who
do need it. A pensioner contributes to the
prosperity of his neighborhood. Every dol
lar he draws and puts into circulation
serves the whole community before it final
ly goes back to the Treasury. The pension
list is really a Roll of Honor. Under this
"AGE" Order an application can be made
that, in most cases, does not involve ex-
animation, which probably removes fea-
ture that was Objectionable to many.
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of 20. If the claimant can not show that
he has greater disability at these respective
ages than is recited above, it is of no use
disadvantage, in fact, because 1t will incur
the expense and delay of medical examna-
ton. If q claimant is in fair health for
his age, it is useless to apply for more than
is allowed by the ''age" order.
ANY one, however, who is sure that he
is more disabled than is allowed for by the
AGE Order should write to r. w.
Shoppell, or The National Tribune, Wash
ington, d. c., and proper blank will be
mailed him without cost
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nard's Vermont Brigade of the First Corps,
which had been posted in a small grove
to the left of the Second Corps in front
of and at q considerable angle with the
main line. These regiments opened upon
the right flank of the enemy's advancing
lines, which received also an oblique fire
from eight batteries under Maj. McGil-
vray. This caused the Confederate troops
on that flank to double in little towards
their left, but it did not stay their onward
progress. As, during the passage of the
enemy across the intervening plain, the
rified guns had fired away all their canis-
ter. they were withdrawn or left on the
ground inactive. to await the issue of the
impending shock between the two masses
Of infantry-a shock momentarily expected.
The National tribune., 1904-05-19
THE 4Tn OHIO CAV.
John Morgan Never Succeeded In "Wiping It
Out His Tribute to It's Excellence.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: was
much interested in Geo. Dallas Mosgrove's s
account Of Morgan and His Men,"
| His account of the fight at Lexington,
Ky, Oct. 1S, 1862, with the 4th Ohio
Cav. was about right except as to the
cavalry there, the number present and the
number captured.
| A detail of about $50 from the 4th Ohio
CAV, and about the same number from the
Sd Ohio Cav, in all about 300, marched
from Danvile, KY, to Lexington, Maj.
Seidel. Sd Ohio Cav, in command: Capt
ltobie, Co. A, 4th Ohio, second in com
mand.
Our force was divided. was with the
detachment on the old Henry Clay place,
three miles from Lexington. We dsmount-
ed- took possession of a stone wall and
kept the enemy back on one side of us, but
while doing this were completely surround
ed and had to surrender.
Mosgrove says-taking Basil Dukes ac-
count-that from 800 to 600 men We're cap
tured. There he made mistake. There
were not to exceed 200.
His account of how they fired on their
own men is right. have distinct recol-
lection of being between the two fires! No
wonder they didn't know their own men
! fully one half were wearing our blue over
coats.
/ copy the following from the Cincin-
natl Commercial of a date shortly aftr:
I'VE were this morning gratified by
visit from Capt. 0. T. Robie. 4th Ohio
Cav. Capt. Robe was taken at the skirm-
ish at Lexington, KY, on Oct IS, when,
with 800 men, he was opposed to nearly
1000 under the rebel Morgan.
After fighting as long as they could, they
capitulated. The entire number captured
and paroled was 1913.
ar. A. Alston, A. A. G. to Morgan pub
fishes. whenever opportunity occurs, a
debted to Maj. Megrue, of the 4th Ohio
Cav, for copy which bears date Nov. =.
One of the interesting features Of this
number is an article: The 4th Ohio Cav
1t declares that Morgan used up the 4th
Ohio Cav, and compliments that dashng
regiment. Speaking of the affair at Lex
ngton, it says:
""This was the last of many conflicts
with the 4th Ohio, the best cavalry in
the Yankee service--and as their Maj jor
remarked when he was taken prisoner,
finished it. BY this victory we
completely annihiated the finest regiment
of Yankee cavalry we have ever encoun-
tered. In fact, it was. the only cavalry
that deserved the name
'"That regiment has 800 dashing fellows
day at Lebanon, Tenn. They are bound
| will close by saying that John Morgan
didn't by any means "use upH the 4th Ohio
Cav. 1t served to the end of the war, and
was always at the front.--TOM HARVEY.
Sergeant, Co. b, 4th Ohio Cav, Minneapo-
| lis, Kan.
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Mighty Dead s!

Reveals no more the close beieaguered
town,
Or path Of fire, whereon the foe hath
fed.
We hear no more from battle plain arise
The ringing shout of frantic, graphing
hosts.
Or those wild, piercing, anguish-laden
cries.
That hant the memory like immortal
ghosts.
Yet pause; the triumph has been bought
with blood;
Great was the purchase, great the price
we paid;
A million forms are crumbling meath the
sod,
A score Of thousands are around us laid.
Pause, and remove the sandals from thy
feet,
Press not, with rash intrusion, holy
ground;
This forest is the hero's calm retreat.
The camp, angelic guards encircle
round.
Yet tell me not the gallant youth are
dead;
These are but forms that moulder and
decay;
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To brighter scenes through elemental
strife.
There is no life ideal that can cast
Its phantom shade beyond the mystic
But one eternal landscape of the past,
One present Eden, of immortal bloom.
And tell me not these unnamed are un-
known
These thousands in the consecrated
tomb
No missing roll or monumental stone
Can shroud a hero in historic gloom.
Green be the hillocks DER this hallowed
clay;
Sweet be the garlands loving hands
shall bring;
Just be the tribute eloquence shall pay;
Tender the song the minstrel harp shall
sing.
Long may these lyric trees, with waving
boughs,
Shadow the fragrant Howerencrusted
sod;
Long may the rosy dawn these songsters
rouse
In hymns harmonic to the heroes God
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so. Lee Report of Gettysburg.
81. In the Cemetery We're placed Dill
gers. Bancroft's. Eakin's. Whecler's. Hills,
and Taft's batteries, under Maj. Osborne.
On the left of the Cemetery the batteries
of the Second Corps. under Capt. Hazard
namely, those of Woodruff. Arnold. Cush-
ing, Brown, and Rorty. Next on the left
was Thomass battery, and on his left Ma j.
McGilvray's command, consisting of
Thomas's, Phillips's, Harts, Sterling's
Rankss, Dow's. and Ames's of the reserve
artillery, to which was added Cooper's
battery of the First Corps. On the ex-
treme left. Gibbss and Rittenhouse's s
(late IiaZlitt's) batteries. AS batteries ex-
pended their ammunition, they were re-
placed by batteries of the artillery reserve
sent forward by its efficient Chief, Col
X. .. Tyler.
81. Report of Artillery Operations.
53. The absence of Pickett's Division
the day before made Gen. Longstreet very
loath TO make the attack, but Lee, thipk-
ing the Union force was not all up. W. Aid
not wait. Longstreet urged in reply that
this advantage (or supposed advantage, for
the Union force trds all up) was counter,
vailed by the fact that he was not all up
either: but the Confederate commander was
Lot minded to delay. My authority is
again Gen. Longstreet.
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VOL. XXIII-NO. 33.-WIIOLE NO. 1883.

From deaths broad stream hear these
comra des hail;
| see them beckon to the farther shore;
/ hear the rustic of the snowy sail.
The soft baptismal of the phantom oar.
Let ,ernal year her azure violets bring.
To deck the sod that folds this sacred
clay;
Let forest-choirs their sweetest carols sing
At morning reveille and closing day.
Let Summer send her golden sunbeams
down,
In graceful salutations for the dead.
And Autumn's moving host of leaflets
Break ranks above the fallen soldiers
head.
In Winters storms, let all the sentry star1
That on yon battlements their vigls
keep,
Smile on these wasting forms. these holy
scars,
And guard the field where worth and
valor sleep.
And we, survivors of the fearful strife.
While gathered here around this hal
lowed clay,
Let us anew pledge fortune. honor. life.
That from our flag no star shall pass
away.
We reverently swear by all we love,
BY all we are, and all we hope to be,
Ion starry flag mans steadfast friend
shall prove,
And wave forever o'er the brave and
free.
Zone tomb at Arlington contains the re-
mains Of 2,111 unknown soldiers.
The National tribune., 1904-05-19
The Unknown Grave.

"A soldier of the Union mustered OUT
Is the inscription on an unknown grave
At Newport News, beside the salt-se,
wave
NameIess and dateless; sentinel or scout
Shot down in skirmish, or disastrous rout
Of battle, when the loud artillery drave
Its iron wedges through the ranks of bravx
And doomed battalions, storming the re-
doubt.
Thou unknown hero sleeping by the sea
In thy forgotten grave! with secret shame
feel my pulses beat. my forehead burn,
When | remember thou hast given for me-
All that thou had'st, thy life, thy very
name,
And | can give thee nothing in return.
The National tribune., 1904-05-19

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIRTNE: it often
happens when the old soldiers do not agree
over some event of the war, that they call
on their friend, The National Tribune, TO
decide. Now, is there any record of when
and where the last soldier was killed in
the civil war? The 1st Wis. Cav. had
Lieut.. Sheldon +. Vosburg, of Co. A, and
four privates killed and "a wounded at
Fort Taylor. West Point, Ala, on the af-
ternoon of April 16, 1865. I have never
seen an account of it in any paper, but
think it just as important to know as who
fired the first gun at Gettysburg. Now,
do not ella i'm that they were the last SOL
diers killed, but | think the boys in blue
were comparatively safe from the enemy's
shots after that time. With the best
wishes for The National Tribune, the SOL
dier's best friend.-B. STAGNER. Co. M.
1st Wis. Cav, Madison Wis.
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80. Official Records of the War Depart

60. This is simply an approximate esti-
mate, as no report of the Confederate cas-
ualties was ever made public. at is not, 5"
says Gen. Lee, ''in my power to give a cor
rect statement of our casualties, which were
severe" Lee: Report of Gettysburg The
number of prisoners capturaA by the. Army
of the Potomac, as by official returns, was
thirteen thousand six hundred and twenty
one. 1Meade: Report of Gettysburg.) l
believe that, the above esinat te of thirty
thousand for Lees total loss will not prove
to be in excess of the truth. Lees infan-
try present for duty on the 31st May was
GS,352: and on July 3lst H. was. Al 135-
the difference being 27,217e -
(To be cOntinued.)
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None Forgotten.

To-day you called the roll. but those who
lie sleeping here failed TO answer the sum-
mons; and as the vast National roll 10
called throughout the land to-day, thou
sands of others likewise fail to hear the
call and to answer. They fell i'm a distant
land, on rugged mountain sides. in shady
valleys, along the rivers winding banks,
and on the blood-staired plain. Many
sleep in far-off graves, unnumbered and
unknown. There their sacred ashes rest
in peace. Bat though many weary leagues
away, though in graves unmarked by
monument or slab. yet not forgotten. they
live in our hearts. And we assemble
here this day to show the people OF this
land that the patriots memory Is held
sacred by a grateful Nation; that his
death is mourned with true and earnest
tears; that while we respect his sleeping
dust and mourn his death, the memory Of
his noble deeds and sacrifices is ever fresh
and green, engraved on the tablets of ouf
hearts.
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They Sweetly Sleep.

They sleep. sweetly sleep, in the earth's
kindly bosom,
Where wild grow the trees and the fow-
ers bloom once more;
The roar of the cannon no more can dis
turb them.
For they rest from their labor, life's
conflict is DER.
From the din of life's battle they all
have gone to rest,
And they sleep. sweetly sleep, in the
love of the Nation.
Tread lightly the ground where their kim
dred have laid them.
Where Ger their low tombstones the ma
tive trees wave:
Disturb not the turf mounds which affec-
tiOn has made them.
For the spirit of freedom shall watch
Ger each grave.
From the din of life's battle they all
have gone to rest,
And they sleep. sweetly sleep, in the
love of the Nation.
He Died for Me and You.
Four hundred thousand men
The brave, the good, the true
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"a. The 151st Pa. and Goth n. Y. State
Militia, both under Gates of Doubleday s
Division, First Corps, participated.
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OUR NATIONAL SABBATH.
The Best Thoughts OF Orators and Poets for Memorial
Day.

Poem Read at Arlington on First Memorial
Day, Nay so, 1868.
Peace, peace on earth! No battle flags arc
flown,
No war-clouds rise and frown along the
sky;
No trumpet for the deadly charge is
blown,
No lightning glare Of red artillery.
Light, from the high empyrean glancing
down,
No longer falls on heaps of manged
dead:
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The man shall live, who Ger for manhood
bled.
Through times vast aeons, heavens
eternal day.
He lives in memory of the good and wise
He lives in grateful histrionic lore.
He lives in gorge,gIs realms beyond the
skies,
He lives in fervid song foreyermore.
Yet rest these comrades with the God that
loves,
In all the race one intervital life,
BY which creation ever onward moves
The Newtown bee., 1904-05-06

The State BoaFd of Education has issued several pamphlets pf interest to public libraries and schools. ''Con- necticut Public Library Document, Nc. ,"tells of the travelling school libraries loaned by the Connecticut Society of Colonial Danes of America. The nbra- ries are sent schools and may be re- tained three months. There are 50 libraries, and the list of the books in each is given in the pamphlet. Con necticut history stories, by Jessie E.. Guernsey, are given in school docu- ment of the Louisiana Purchase Ex- position series. The scheme of the State examinations is given another school document and another Is devot-
 ed to "Bird Day. illustrated. There are many bird stories by well known authors and 8 number of poems. A
 list is given or the 42 libraries which the Audubon Society of Connecticut has entrusted to the Connecticut pub lie library committee for circulation
 among the schools of the State. The
 libraries are sent to schools, express paid, and may be retained three months. ~<s:
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BRDaEwATER.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Mrs Andrew Roberts and Miss Har- riette Roberts and Master James Rob- erts, all of New Milford, were calling on friends in town on Sunday. 2 Mrs Tallman, who has been the guestof MT and Mrs Harry Tallman, has returned to her home in New York.
 Miss Edith McEslin entertained friends from out of town over Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs Arthur G. Todd of New Milford were fin town on Friday of
 MT and Mrs William Marsh started on Wednesday for two months trip in the St Louis exposition. Los Ange- les, Cal, is their destination, where they willattend the Methodist conven- tiOn. E .
 Mir and Mrs Hiram Pitcher spent last Sunday in Bro0kfeld. .t. E Mr and Mrs J. Wheeler Goldsmith of New Milford were the guests of MT and Mrs J. A. Greer on last Sunday.
 Miss Alice Keeler of New Haven was tho guest of her father, J. Fl. Keel CT, few days, last week.
 Charles Sanford and Miss Susan San ford of Bridgeport were in town on Monday, the guests of MT and Mrs Mark McE6lfn. sz Miss Kinsella returned to her home in Fairfield on Tuesday after brief stay with friends in town. E Y
 pr and MT George K. Staub and child of New Milford were the guests of friends in town on Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Charles B. Thompson returned from a brief stay in New York on Friday.
 Friends from New Milford have been recent guests of MT and Mrs Clayton Perry.
The Newtown bee., 1904-05-06

Mays advent is usually the signal for a great change in mems apparel, and this year, owing to Springs bash fitness, we may expect to witness the unusual spectacleIof men jumping from winter ears to summer attire at a sin gle bound. 1t follows, aS 8 matter of course, that spring hats, suits, shirts and neckwear will ad0rn the masculine form, as always, and especially will the sensible man look to his gaining a spring footing by encasing his feet in fancy hose and OxfOrds. One may fol- low bis fancy to the limit in choosing his hosiery, for Meigs & Go. are exhib- iting almost bewildering display of the new effects. When the question of oxfords comes up, however, 1t Is the part of wisdom to consult experience, and therefore to buy OxfOrds which are known to provide comfort and to treat mans heels with due consider ation. Zenith" oxfords, which are sponsored by Meigs & Co.,, have the knack of fitting the ankles snugly and dosnot rub the heels. These points alone would decide most men in their favor; but add to them the smartness inher- ent in all Zenith" shoes, and the Su- perior wearing qualities of these fam ous shoes, and you will have every req son for choosing Zenith" Oxfords for your portion this month. They come in tan, patent leather and wax calf, and the Potay and Turk lasts are rep resented in the showing of these shoes at Meigs & Co.'s big store at Main street and Fairfield avenue, Bridge port.
The Newtown bee., 1904-05-06

ing on Charles Hodges farm, has moved to New Britain, and a Swedish family is now occupying the place. Frank Booth moved his household goods to Naugatuck, last week. MT Booth expects to carry on the livery business there. ,.,ntds pr [; ,. Pons is having his house
 Anthony Walbufy sold . horse to Walter House, of Brookfield and an. other to Rev MT Danielson of WashinR- ton, last week.
 George Fl. Russell, who has been liv- ing on the Fenn place, has moved into the house with Edwin HoaR on the FAirchild place.
 John Benson of Washington has rented the Seward farm at the Station for the coming year. MT and Mrs Rennus F: Newton, who have occupied the place for number of years, have moved to their place in the south part of the town.
 Joseph Bsbiyan, who has recently purch ased the Henry Beers farm, took possession, last week.
 Carl Westbury from the Station has moved Into the Tenn place at the Gen. ter.
 John Beers Is having his house newly painted: Wesley Rowe is assisting him with this work.
 Michael Acton had the foEthne to win very handsome organ atla fair in Stony Greek. \
 James Kane of New York, Allen T. Brown of Hartford, George W. Nelson of Springfield were guests at the Seward house, last week.
 Albert c. DickengOn has recently
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was in town, Saturday, dining at the Grand Central hotel.
JUsTLIKE FINDING MONEY.
BETTs BETTs, THE RELIABLE DRUG- GIsTs, OFFER A POPULAR ARTICLE AT HALF PRICE. .N.s

Betts S BettS, the druggists, are making a special offer that is just like finding money, for they are selling g regular soc bottle of Dr AmeS' Pleas ant Specific for the cure of constipa- tion, dyspepsia and biliOusness at half price. In addition to this large dis count in price they agree to refund the money if 1t does not cure.
 s It isn't often you can buy soc pieces for quarter, but that is what this of- fer really means, for 1t is only through the personal solicitation and earnest endeavors of BettS & Betts that this medicine can be bought for less than soc. They urged the A naes Co., to allow them to sell at half price for a short time, agreeing to sell a certain amount. The sale is justifying their good judg- ment for the sale Is immense.
 Anyone who suffers with dizziness, eye ache or headaches, dyspepsia, sour stomach, constipation, or liver trOu- bles of any kind, should take immedi- ate advantage of this opportunity, for pr Ames' Specific is a certain cure for 99 cases out of 100, but if your case happens to be the one you can have your money back. Betts & Betts will return 1t.
 The Ames Specific is very pleasant to take, coming in the form of small pellets, and there's full months treatment in every bottle. Sufferers from indigestion or headaches when on Journeys should always carry supply when travelling. sza
The Newtown bee., 1904-05-06
WEST NORRIS.
ALL THE LOCAL NEWS.

MT and Mrs Ethiel Emmonsihave re- turned from their wedding tour and will commence housekeeping in the house vacated by 0. Fl. Noble. s4 F. A. Powers, station agent, has re- signed and will join his family in Tor rington, where he expects to establish 8 business in confectionery and stationery. He will be succeeded by A. R. Lathrop of Stratford as agent.
 The S. N. k Telephone Co.,, are set- ting poles along the highway in the West Side. The subscribers for phones are George E; Emmonsa L: A. Jones, Mics Morris, Prof Lowell, c. R. and others. This line will be part of the Litchfe1d division and MT Law renee, their superintendent of con- struction, says he will have the line ready for use in about two weeks. l.. A. H2ger has been appointed post master at West Morris to succeed F. A A: Powers, resigned. MT Yaser begin
 The many friends of Clark Emmons will be sorry to hear that he b danger ously i'll in Bristol. His father and mother were notified by telegram Saturday afternoon, and left at once TOT bTlegO4. '=.
 w. Carhuff and E.\ B. Schoon- maker, the hoop shavers who have been in this vicinity the past winter, have left for new fields of labor.
 G. Fl. and c, ". Noble, having sold their personal effects, have gone to Deleware county, N. Y. Mrs e. R. Noble will spend the summer with her sister, Mrs Abbott, of Milford Conn. MT and Mrs Maurice Bowen and MT and Mfs Charles Rylander of Wash ineton Depot were in town, Sunday. Orson Emmons, who has been quite
 i'll for three weeks, seems to remain daughters, Ms A. J. Stoddard of Waterbury and Mrs Charles Emmons of TorringtOn.
 Mrs Minnie Meade and Miss Susie
 Hines of Danbury are visiting at Charles Zeigler'S.
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The laIRest Methodist church in Ge0rgia, calculated to u0e over ono hundred gallons of the usual kind of mixed paint in painting their church.
 They used only g gallons of tho Longman 6 Martinez Paint mixed with A gallons of linoeed oil Actual cost of paint made was leB than 20 per gallon.
 Saved over eighty (sa0) dollars in
 EVERY CHURtH Will be given . liberal quantity whenever they paint.
 Many h6uses aFe Well painted with four gall0W of L. q T. and three gal- Ions of linseed oil mixed herewith.
 Wears and covers like gold.
 These Celebrated Paints mo cold by Watts q C0ggswell, Washington Depot; Taylor, CuFtis 6 Co, Ssndy Hook; O. M. Beach, New Milford; Smith c Sons, West Cornwall.