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The National tribune., 1905-10-12
e are but few persons acquainted

There are but few persons acquainted
with the difficulties attending the ef-
forts made to create a corps Of cavalry
for the Army of the Potomac. In a
general way 1t is understood that the
Government did not favor the organfza-
ton Of regiments of mounted troops,
but the extent Of direct opposition to
prevent the enlistment Of mounted
troops is not SO well known.
The First Cavalry Exploit.
The active opposition of Regular
Army officers to the enrolment of cav
alrymen appears strange, in view Of the
fact that after the fall of Fort Sumter
one Of the first warlike actions took
place at Harper's Ferry on the 18th day
Of April. 1851, when First Lieut.. r.
Jones, United States Mounted Rifles,
who had been sent with 43 mounted
men to secure, If possible, the army
stores supposed to be in the arsenal at
that place, ascertained that from 5000
to 5000 Confederate troops were rapid
ly concentrating upon Harper's Ferry
His orders were to secure the munitions
of war at that point. Failing to receive
reinforcements, which he had repeat
edly asked for, and determined that the
arsenal should not fall into the hands
of the Confederate troops, he set fire to
the buildings and made his way to Car
Isle Barracks.
The Confederates had intended to
surprise the small force under Lieut..
Jones, but about a mile from Harper's
Ferry they met Jones's sentinels, who
halted the Confederates. Their officers
held a consultation, and while doing SO
were alarmed by a flash of light and ex-
plosion at Harper's Ferry. Capt. Turner
Ashby, at the head Of the Fauquier
County Cavalry, galloped forward, but
soon returned with the report that the
Government buildings were all on fire,
and that the National troops had evac-
uated the town.
Thus the first act in the awful drama
SO soon to follow was participated in
by cavalry on both sides.
That the action Of Lieut.. Jones was
considered proper is apparent from the
fact that he received letter from Gen.
Scott commencing his conduct, which
was supplemented by promotion to a
Captaincy and the thanks of Congress.
The Philadelphia Troop.
On the 23d OF April, 1851. L. Thomas,
Adjutant-General, u. S. A., directed
Maj. G. III. Thomas, u. S. A., then in
command at Carlisle Barracks, to re-
cruit to the maximum number imme-
diately the four companies Of the I'd
u. s. Cav, then at Carlisle, and the
next day orders were issued to purchase
the necessary number OF horses. A
requisition was made for equipments
and ammunition, that the troops might
be ready at the earliest practicable mo-
The National tribune., 1905-10-12

On the oath Of May, 1861, Capt.
Owens company of cavalry crossed the
Potomac with Gen. Heintzelman's COM
mand. He speaks of this troop as fol-
lows: Capt. 8. Owen. who command
ed some Of the District cavalry, accom-
panied me. and had with him men we'll
acquainted with the country. I gave
directions to Capt. Owen to lead Col
Butterfield's regiment as far as Four
Mile Run, and there take post on the
right of the road; then conduct Col.
Wilcox with the 1st Mich. to Alexan-
dria, to unite with the New York Zou-
aves, under Col. Ellsworth, and occupy
Alexandria. This was done without op-
position, although they captured 35
cavalrymen with their horses and
equipments, belonging to the famous
Black Horse Cavalry, commanded by
Capt. Ball.
Capt. Owens company was mustered
out of the service July 10, 1861. They
were willing to continue their organiza-
ton, but were mustered out because
their services were no longer re-
quired."
The action OF the PHILADELPHIA City
Troop stimulated the patriotic ardor Of
certain young men in Philadelphia to
open an enrolment office, and on the
17th day Of April, 1861, Walter S. New
hall began organizing a troop Of cav
airy They determined to accept none
for their troop who could not pass
rigid physical and moral examination.
but within one week their ranks were
filled, and they went into camp at
Chestnut Hill. They mounted and
equipped themselves. employed an ex-
Sergeant Of United States Cavalry as
Drill Master, and began their work in
true soldierly fashion.
The most strenuous efforts were made
by influential persons to cause this troop
to be mustered into the service of the
United States, without success. They
remained in camp ct Chestnut Hill un-
The National tribune., 1905-10-12
EARLY DAYS OF CAVALRY.

Persistent and Unaccounab Opposition Mounted Men by the
War Department Many Splendid Bodies Reected-Others
Become the Nuclei of Superb RegmensSrong Need Horse
From the First
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repeated diSappointments. they dis
banded because the Government would
not accept cavalry.
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CONTINUED on page two,
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tcontinued on page six.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21
PRESIDENT INGALLS, CHARGES

Testifying before the Armstrong in
surance committee in New York yester-
day, John A. Mccall, president of the
New York Life Insurance Company, de-
clared that managers of the democratic
party in the last campaign had approach
ed him repeatedly in efforts to get the
New York Life to contribute to the dem
ocratic cause. Mr.. Mccall declared fur
ther that Alton B. Parker, the demo-
cratic nominee, when he was chairman
of the democratic State committee never
missed a chance to take corporation con-
tributions.
Judge Parker was chairman of the
democratic State executive committee In
1885.
Mr.. Mccall assumed entire response
bility for the New York Life contribu-
tions of $3.50, 900 to the last three ma
tional campaigns, asserting dramatically
before the committee that he thanked
God what he had done was bis share in
helping to defeat the free silver buga'
boo.
Mr. Mccall denied "under the full
solemnity" of his oath that the New
York Life had ever, to his knowledge,
bribed or attempted TO influence legisls-
ton in that or any other State in the
country.
Judge Alton B. Parker last night
made a statement concerning President
McCall's testimony. His statement was
as follows:
"My attention has been called to GER
tain testimony said TO have been given
by Mr.. John A. Mccall, while wit
ness before the insurance investigation
committee, in reply to Mr.. Hughes
question whether he thought that in
1904 the interests of the policyholders
were so seriously endangered that the
company ought to contribute. 1t is
evident that Mr.. Mccall was laboring
under great excitement in making his
reply. for it is very incOherent. But If
his answer is intended to convey the
impression that in the campaign OF 1904
/. either directly or indirectly, solicited
from him or his corporation any money
or valuable thing, his statement is ab-
solutely false. On the contrary, | repeat
now what said before the election: that
| expressly notified and directed the
chairman of the executive committee OF
the national committee that no money
should be received from corporations
William +. Sheehan's attention was
called to the testimony of Mr.. Mccall,
and he said. 81 was chairman Of the
executive committee of the democratic
national committee. There was not a
single man connected with the democra-
tic national campaign that solitited
dollar from Mr.. Mccall. If any such
person made any such solicitation Mr..
Mccall should name him.
President Mccall, referring to his
testimony before the legislative COM
mittee in relation to contributions to the
democratic party, said last night: "The
meaning | intended to convey when
mentioned Judge Parker was this: Judge
Parker, when candidate for the presi-
dency last year, did not personally ask
me for campaign funds, but friends Of
his did so repeatedly. Judge Parker,
as chairman of the State democratic
committee several years ago, did, how
ever, accept profered contributions to
the campaign funds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21
struck in Interest OF Mule.

The mine mule has caused a number
of peculiar strikes in Indiana, but yes
terday 125 men we're out at mine No .,
at Terre Haute, and it was sympathet-
ic strike for the mule, the men contend
ing that the mules did not get enough to
eat The manSger of the mine promised
to attend to the case and the men re-
turned to work. Heretofore strikes have
grown out OF alleged i'll treatment of
mules. One strike, which kept 700 men
idle two weeks, hinged on the question
of what constituted cruel whipping OF
cold Ben," notorious mule. At the
end of two weeks "Old Ben" died from
the blows. The mule drivers discharge
was then recognized by the men as JUS
ti6able and they returned to work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21
Counter Suit,

Mrs. Edith Park, who is i'll in Switzer-
land. and whose husband, Walter +.
Park. now in South Africa, has sued her
for absolute divorce, in New York, yes
terday asked Justice Truax, through Al
len Csrruthers, for $500 monthly ali
mony and 81, 500 counsel fee. A. H..
Kaffenburgh obtained postponement of
two weeks, to await the arrival by mail
of affidavits of several witnesses who live
in johannesburg. In the absence OF
Mrs. Park physician s certificate OF her
serious illness at Lausanne, Switzerland,
and his own affidavit were submitted by
her attorney. They reveal remarkable
story. Mrs. Park was Miss Marsh,
daughter of F. T. Marsh. The couple
were married in Brooklyn l5 years ago.
They have one child (Wm. A.
Park, who is l3 years old. The
atfidavits say that Walter Z. Park is
the representative in South Africa of the
Frazer Chalmers Company, of Lon
don. manufacturers of mining machines.
His salary is said to be $50, 600 year.
1t is asserted that in 1899, with her
husbands approval, Mrs. Park and
Willie went from johannesburg to
Europe for her health and the boys edu-
ton. He sent her from $500 10 5000 a
month until August, 1904. The atlida-
Wits assert that Park asked his wife to
sue for divorce. She refused, and he
brought an action against her, in which
he named one Frank P. Wood as core
spon1ent He secured the appointment
OF a commission to take the testimony OF
Mrs. Harry Tonkin of Natal. Mrs. Park
applied for a commission to take testi-
mony of Page Wood, her son William
and others in Switzerland. She denies
Parks charges, and wishes to enter
a counter-suit, naming three women as
correspondents, two Of them actresses in
South Africa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21

Co. Oregon, "my health was very poor. had
been troubled for about eight years with female
disease I doctored with good physicians but
obtained no relief 50 wrote to the Worlds DIS
pensary Medical Association. and was advised
to take Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription ana
Golden Medical Discovery did So and am
happy to say my health began to improve and
did my work up to the last, and felt splendid.
II got along finely during confinement. and
have the hcalthiest baby eyer saw. When ne
was three months old he weighed eighteen
pounds: he Is now seven months old and weighs
twenty-four pounds. I can say have had no
return Of ray old troubles. thank you very
much for the good you have done me"
Any woman may write to DIR. R. V.
Pierce, OF Buffalo, N. Y, statement of
her case, which will be considered in abb
solute confidence by this physician who
stands among the foremost specialists OF
the century in the treatment of womens
diseases. He will send her Tin plain,
sealed envelope sound, sensible, valua-
bic advice free of all charge.
DIR. Pierce's great thousand-page, i'll
lustrated Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser will be sent free, paper-bound, for
81 one-cent stamps, to pay the cost OF
mailing only, or cloth bound for 81
atamDS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21
The Colonel,s Waterloo.

Colonel John NJ. Fuller, of Honey Grove,
Texas. nearly met his Waterloo, from Liver
and Kidney trouble. In recent letter he
saws. al was nearly dead. Of these complaints,
and although tried my family doctor, he
d;d me no good so got SOC bottle Of your
areat o,e 'i'' Electric Bitters. which cured me.
consider them the best medicine on earth,
and thank God who gave you the knowledge
10 make them" !" Sold, and guaranteed to cure
Dyspepsia. BilliousneSs and Kidney Disease,
by +. s. Leadbester & Sons, druggist at
soc a bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21
Cause OfInsomnia.

Indigestion nearly always disturbs the
sleep more or less and is often the cause
of insomnia. Many cases have been
permanently cured by Chsmberlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by
Gibson & Timberman aud w. F
Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21
oUnpleasant Effect.

If YOU ever took DeWitts Little Early
Risers for billiOusness or constipation you
know what pill pleasure is. These famous
little pills cleanse the liver ana rid t1e s, s!s,
effects. Sold by W. F. Creighton, q Co.
4Cl King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21
DISCRIMINATING LADIES.
Enjoy Using Herpicide on Account OF
It's DIstlnetiveness.

The ladies' who have used Neworos
Hcrplcide speak OF II in the highest
terms. for its quick effect in cleansing
the scalp Of dandrufr and also for its ex-
cellence as a general hair-dressing. 1t
makes the scalp feel fresh and 1t allays
that itching which dandruff will cause.
Newbro's Herpicide effectively cures
dandruff as 1t destroys the germ that
causes II. The same germ causes hair to
fan out. and later badness; in killing 1t.
Herpicide stops falling hair and prevents
badness. 1t is also an ideal hair dress
ing. for It lends an arlstocratic charm 70
the hair that Is quite distinctive. Sold
by leading druggists. Send 10c. in stamps
for sample to The Herpicide Co.. De-
trc'' r'ict
E. S. Leadbeater & Sons, Special
Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21
alexandria 0azetfe.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING. 80 d S12 PRINCE
STREET.
TERMS: DAILY year, $5OOi6 months,
$3.50; 8 months, $l:25; month, 45 cents;
/ week, 10 cents. A, .o
Tri.weekly-I year, $500; 6 months, $3.50;
8 months, 70 cents; month, 20 cents.
Entered at the Postoffice of Alexandria, Vir
ginia, as second-class matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21
Rings for
body.

No matter what sort Of ring you prefer you
can surely select one to please your taste
from among the trayfulls Of rings we have
here. We have fine selection of signet rings
in the latest and most favored designs and
large variety Of handsome singlestone rings
at popular prices, as well as a rich showing of
the more elaborate and more expensive ones.
And, besides, we can show you the handsomest
line of watch chains and fobs that have ever
been seen here. They are the Simmons make,
which, as abont everyone knows. are the
standard of chain and fob quality in this
country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21

CHERRY COUGH CURE-A safe, plea
ant andefectual remedy for Coughs, Colds
and all affections of the throat and lungs.
Contains no morphine or other injurious
chemicals Price, 25c. For sale by
E. s. LEADBEATER q SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21

has ceased to be a
cause of rejoicing,
but has become in
stead a burden to
be dreaded and
looked forward to
with melancholy
and apprehension.
about three
before our
last baby was born
{ W hich is our
fourth), writes
Mrs. Nellie Carl, OF
Coos
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21

NEW rail- uOOuSs
New dress goods.
New dress ginghams!
NeWfIannelettes.
New outing flannels.
New Canton flannels.
New white fIannels.
New red flannels.
New blue flannels.
New ladies' dress
skirts.
New ladies' wrappers.
New fancy eiderdoWn.
New lace curtains.
New fall blankets.
New fall comforts.
New curtain poles.
New extension rods.
New China mating.
New Japanese m at
ting.
New floor oil cloths.
New inIaid Iinoleums.
New fall weight un-
derWear.
New Fall Standard Patterns
|. Now Ready, 10 and l5c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21
ANGEL CHILDREN.

Is there any happier
in this world than
hat mother whose each
little one seems
o her but one more dar-
ing angel to continually
If her thoughts toward
he sunshine of perfect
iappiness1 But sorry is
he lot Of that poor moth
r to whom motherhood
has ceased to be a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-21
DRY GOODS.
BROS.
424-426 King Street.
TELEPHONE AND MAIL ORDERS
CAREFULLY FILLED.
Showing New
FALL GOODS.

We are receiving daily from
the best markets New Fall
Goods in large varieties, COM
prising all that is latest and
best, and owing to our pur-
chasing early enables US 10
offer new goods at lower
price than otherwise could
be done. We invite your at
tention to the following new
goods now on sale at remark
ablv low prices.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15

reports ;here has 5aen no meeting IT
the Couaty Vice Presidents. as no
time has been Ieagnatal for SUCH
meeting. would recommend The
adoption ofa resolution fixing the
date in sore month for the general
meeting cf thu County Vice Presidents
believing thar snch action will aid the
organization nate.iallv in a better
Understanding an enah.c Il to arcem-
piish iaore graI IN its annual c6nveh-
iioa and the w,-l cf influencing leg
islaiion AMI devslope and promote the
industry 10 whirh wp arc cngaged.
Durins the rm.' iwc wears cur asso-
citation has lr,nind its membership
n he International Live stock CpIh-
missloa. owias to ta.iona' feei,ns in
that organization which seem tc limit
rs usetullne-, ant for the further
reason shat an asrcasent vould be
reached by onr esasuyiva c. mmittce
as to the wisdom in legislating for
its members ~ sait organization
This ouestioe shnild te referred 20
Inc lesisistise con us'se with re-
quest 'c repcr' tr lhii meeting
Finais de-c 10 coma -atulate the
membei- OF ttl- organization that
after tAe stresses + the last clree
years 81 disasts, the prams" Of
mere prosperous ia is shining bright
" ahead Of ~ Ei~uas announcement
ana making eiqi the hearts Of the
Live stock li.ealrrr in Oklahoma.
Let AZ renew eur alles.ance TO or
orgali.ation, aui with IT'S past his
tory. compiled Niih its future achieve
ments labo- for lh .cneft Of every
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15
NEAR THE CLOSE
FINAL SESSION MASONIC
GRAND LODGE
Keen Interest--Manifested by
Members in Election of
Officers.

The Mascoic Grand Lodge viii adj
joun this aftcrnooa ~ evening after
a successful annual session OF two
days BEFORE Adjournment the officers
Of the grand l3dae viii be chosen. D-.
philips Of Pawnec, will be chosen as
sraad master. tr succeed Grand Mas
ter Frank Mathews and in ali prob
ability Z. y Lilly OF weatherford. viii
be named as deputy grand master.
Fred d. SPARKS of Poaca City. is
spoken Of for grand senio- warden.
and L. C. Cuss will. 1t IS thought. be
treasurer OF the grand lodge for an
other year 'telsw
One ot the most i-ipor.ant matters
70 hc decided ail be the next place Of
meeting. aiid.as there are a number Of
places which want = the rivalry vii
in ali probability be strong
The reports OF the committees on
necrolcgy, appeals aad grievances.
charters ard dispensatlons Masonic
laws ana uses. and others. were read
shis afternoon.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15
Herd Law BilI Passed.
CONTINUED from page -

ay Herd Law bill which received 50
much attention IN the House and had
such rocky read to travel during It's
passage through that body
Substitute for c. r. No "A is shar-
rocks hA0aith reference 20 ostrays
aad amendmcnts the present law
Council hill Nc. %. BY Mr. Cralle,
This IS ON act authorizing the Norman
and chickasaw Bridge company a.
construct and maintain bridge across
tho South Canadian river near Ncr-
man
House Bnl 10. 132 was substituted
fer Council bill NJ 75, This is the
irrigation measure which passed ths
Hcgse yesterday ana is a mighty good
measure and is almost sure to pass
the Council MI Menifes is The father
Of the Council lil ana Alr. Candy ia
the House The bill is a very exhaus-
live one and was prepared hy he Tes.
ritorlal Raard qf Agriculture anl
covers all points very efsetually,
With the execution cf the prohibition
emerdment the biz. vas accepted by
the committee Of the vlole Is (. came
froru the Hoas,a
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15
Deserved Popularity.

To cure Constipation and Live troub.
.es by gently moving the bowels aad
acting as a tonic to the liver. take
Little Early Risers. These Famous
Little Pills are mild, pieasant and
harmless. but effective and sure.
Their universal use for many years is
a strong guarantee Of their popularity
and usefulness. Sold by c. r. Ren-
fro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15
,lnuIda Amerleana cen.urls.

Somebody who has been comput
ing the quantity OF the liquids con
rgmed by the American pc he with.
IN tWelyemonth has found that we
drank last year enough tea, coffee
wine. beer. liquors and other bever,
aee 20 cover an area Of land two miles
square to a depth OF ten feet-a lake
large eno1gh, Il was suggested, 70
float several nayies OF the size OF our
own. The amount of alcoholic bever.
ages alone which was necessary 20
safety the nationa. thirst during this
period wOuld an a canal 100 miles
long 100 seet wide and 10 feet deep.
---Harper's Weekly.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15
A Farm Journal

That's what '-The Earth" Is. A pa.
per Of interest to every man whose
livelihood comes from Mother Earth
farmers and fruit growers as well as
stock raisers and da.ryemn-all are
Interested. Sample copy on request.
Subscription price, 25 cents per year,
coin or stamps Address. The Earth,
Ills Railway Exchange. Chicago
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15

House Bin No 5andy's herd law
bin passed. the house This afternoon
by a yo Of eleven 60 one one all.
sem. The following senators voted for
the hil sharrcck Alevander Meae-
fec Murphy Threadgiii Woodscn
Francis ale. Scott. Hickam, Mr.
President Decker votei against the
bin The bin was amoi6ed as to the
tine limit making he law effective
Juno ist
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15

cattle raiser in Oklahoma lie. us in.
crease our membership so that we
may accomplish moro ami 10 cur
share in 'he development aad history
cf the coming g7eatest state in the
Union
/ thank sou
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15
Hard Time Social.

A hard time social viii be eiven by
the Woman's Relief Corps at German
hall on North Second street Feb IL
Persons desiring GO mask are priyiley.
ed to do so. Admission and refresh
ments 10 cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15
AoonIzinu Burns.

are instantly relieved, and perfectly
heated by Bucl5len's Arnica Salve G..
RivenbarE Jr. of Norfolk. Va.
writes: Il burnt my knee dreadfully;
that 1t blistered all over Bucklen's s
Arnica salve stopped the pain, and
healed IL without a scar Also heals
all wounds and sores. 25c at all
druggists.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15
M0ther oray.s swse. pawaers f0r

Children
SUCCESSFULLY used by Mother Cray
nurse in the Children's HoRe in New
York. Cure Feverishress 3a1 Stom.
ach. Teething Disorders, move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. over 3OOOO0 testimonials.
They never fail At all druggists 25
cents sample FREE. Address Allen
s. Ohnsted, Le Ray \. Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-02-15

Battles skin VIII be soft fair anl
smoo,t II vou give them HOLSTERS
Rock, MoHataia Tea tHs month u
regulates The stomach and bowels T.
makes the little ones sleep and grow.
80 cents.
Ask your druggist