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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

The English have a political system
by which valued public men are not
necessarily retired from political &C.
tivity because Of the failure of their
constituents to return them to Parlia-
ment. Under the British Constitution
the electors of any district are not re-
stricted to resident Of the district in
their choice for a member. Any man
in the Kingdom can be chosen. There
is no doubt that in this country a resi-
dent Of a State can be elected to repre-
sent any district in the State, without
regard to whether he is q resident of
that district or not, but this privilege
has never. to our knowledge, been TAX
en- advantage Of. The matter comes UP
for illustration in the defeat Of the late
Premier Balfour In his district, but he
will be in Parliament all the same, as
a member representing one of the Lon
don districts will resign and Balfour
will be elected IN his place.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

The complaint against women and
preachers is that they have no discrim-
nation as to adjectives and hurl their
strongest at anything that may excite
a passing condemnation. This is illus
trated by the Rev. Sidney Strong, of
the Second Congregational Church of
Chicago, who recently denounced a kir-
mess given by prominent society women
for the benefit Of the Children's Hospi-
tai as the most improper social gather
ing ever held. He described the women
concerned as "half-naked, painted, sem
sualized creatures, full sisters to the
benighted fetish dancers of South AZ
rica."
Such intemperance of language does
the greatest harm to the Church and
the influence Of the pulpit. Whether or
not the ladies were to blame is not the
question. If the reverend gentleman
hurls such an avalanche at their frregu-
larity, what could he possibly say about
something that was actually wrong?
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01
DEATH OF TIL: j, WOOD.

Another superb leader in the grand
old Army Of the Cumberland, and
identified with it's history from first to
last. has passed away. Maj-Gen. T. J..
Wood died at Dayton, o., Feb. 25, at
the age Of SO. He had been bedridden
since Christmas. and died from the eff
fects OF complication of Affections
The remains were taken to West Point
according to his request, and buried
there. Gen. Wood graduated from West
Point In the famous class of 1s45, and
was the last survivor Of it. He was born
In Kentucky. and graduated high in
his class. which secured him a commits
sion In the Typographical Engineers.
He transferred to the Dragons and
won brevets in Mexico. The opening of
the war found him Major in the LIST
U. s. Cav, and he was appointed a
Brigadier-General OF Volunteers Oct,
II. 1854. He commanded brigade at
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

The decision Of Judge w. \. Evans.
also Chairman of the Missouri Demo-
cratic Committee, against the right of
veterans in Soldiers Homes to vote
splits the Democratic Party in Phelps
County and makes it sure that the Re-
publicans will carry the County by a
large majority next Fall. His decision.
which has been appealed from to the
Supreme Court, denied the right of
Union soldiers in the Homes to vote and
1t would also cut out the vote of the
Confederate soldiers in the Home at
Higginsville, Mo.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01
The 9TH w. Va. Cav.

Editor National Tribune: would very
much like to have a history of my regi-
ment, the 7th w. Va. Cav. / am a SUBJ
scrfber to your paper, and enjoy read
ing it very much.-Henry Abbott, Dial,
W. Va
The eth w. Va. Cav. was organized as
the Sth w. Va. at Buffalo in November,
1861. Its designation was changed to
7th w. Va. Cav, Jan. 26, 1864, with
two additional companies recruited for
it. 1t was finally mustered out Aug. /,
1865. The Colonel was John III. Obey,
who was brevetted a Brigadier-General.
The 7th w. Va. Cav. belonged to the
Cavalry of the Army of West Virginia,
and lost 33 killed and 203 died from
DISSATISFACTION National Tribune.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01
The I'D Ohio.

Editor National Tribune: Please favor
me with a short history of the AID
Ohio, of which my father was a men,
ber.-H. c. Archer, Parkersburg, w.
Va.
The 42d Ohio was organized at Camp
Chase in the Fall of 1861 and mustered
out finally Dec. 2, 1864. The first Col
Onel was James A. Garfield, who was
promoted to Acknowledgement and sue
ceeded by Col. Lionel A. Sheldon, who
was in command when the regiment
was mustered out. The regiment be-
longed to Osterhauss Division, Thir-
teenth Corps, Army of the Tennessee,
and lost So killed and 181 died from
disease.-Editor National Tribune
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01


Editor National Tribune: Please pub
lish short histories of the 4th y. Y. and
Sd n. j. Cav.-W. F. Bennett, Roger,
w. Va.
The 4th N. T.. called also the Scott
Life Guard, was organized at New York
City, May 3, 1861, for two years. and
mustered out May %, 1863. The first
Colonel was A. w. Taylor, who resigned
and was succeeded by Col. John ID. Me-
Gregor. 1t belonged to French's Divf-
sion, Second Corps, Army of the Poto-
mac. and lost ga killed and "a died from
disease.
The Sd n. j. Cav, called also the seth
\. j., was organized at Trenton. Jan.
%, 1854, and mustered out Aug. /,
1865. The first Colonel was Andrew ].
Morrison, who resigned and was sue
ceeded by Col. Alexander c. M. PEN
nington, of the Regular Army, who was
brevetted a Brigadier-General. 1t be-
longed to Clusters Division, Cavalry of
the Army of the Potomac, and lost SO
killed and 107 died from disease.-Ed-
itor National Tribune.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

At length European military men
have awakened to the fact that study
Of the war Of the rebellion is a most
profitable one, and that they can find
there more instances of modern prob
lens worked out to successful con-
clusion than in any other struggle. A
work by two English writer's on the
strategy and tactics of the American
rebellion Is attracting much attention
in Europe. 1t sets forth that the COM
binations and achievements were in
most instances equal to anything in the
Napoleonic wars and in very many SUI
perior to them. The battle of Gettys-
burg receives particular attention. AS
matter Of fact our war developed the
ablest military men in the world, and
the things that they did We're never
equalled in any previous war. Grants
campaign against Vicksburg, the sieges
of Vicksburg and Port Hudson,
the battle of Gettysburg Rose
crans's campaign for Chattanooga,
Grants overland campaign, Sherman's
Atlanta campaign, the March to the
Sea and the final rounding-up and cap
ture of Lees army are magnificent ex-
hibitions of the highest principles of
military science applied to new condi-
tons and extending over a field of
operations far wider than anything IN
the history of European wars.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01
The 10th Ind.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
brief sketch Of the 10th Ind.-James
Litchfield, Elkader, Iowa.
The 10th Ind. was organized at In
dianapolis, Sept. IS. 1861, and mustered
out Sept. -, 1864. 1t belonged to
Baird's Division, Fourteenth Corps,
1rmy of the Cumberland, and lost 81
killed and 119 died from disease The
first Colonel was Mahlon d. Manson,
who was promoted to Brigadier- General
and succeeded by Col. William C. Kise,
who was discharged and succeeded by
Col. William B. Carroll, who was killed
at Chickamauga. Lieut.-Col. Marsh B.
Taylor was in command when the regi-
ment was mustered out.-Editor Ma
tional Tribune.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01
The 4th n. Il.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
short history of the 4th r. LIN
quirer, Moweaqua, Ill.
The 4th r. 1. was organized at Provi-
dence, Oct. 80, 1861, and mustered out
Oct. Is, 1864, with the veterans and
recruits transferred to the 7th r. ].
The first Colonel was I. p. Rodman.
who was promoted to Brigadier-G
and succeeded by Col. William III. p.
Steers, who was in command when the
Joseph B. Curtis was killed at Fred
ericksburg. 1t belonged to Sturgis's Di-
vision, Ninth Corps, and lost 70 killed
and 81 died from disease.-Editor Ma
tional Tribune.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01
The 3Oth Ind.

Editor National Tribune: Will YOU
kindly publish a brief sketch of the
Both Ind. w. r. Roark, Worthing-
ton, Ind.
The 30th Ind. was organized at Fort
Wayne, Ind, Sept. "a, 1861, and mus
tered out Nov. 25, 1865. II was a fight
ing regiment, and belonged to Stanley's
Division. Fourth Corps. Army of the
Cumberland. The first Colonel was Sion
s. Bass, who was killed at Shiloh, and
succeeded by Col. Joseph e. Dodge, who
was in turn succeeded oy Henry w.
Lawton. 1t lost 1877 killed and 275 died
from disease.-Editor National Trib.
uue.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

How far the laws can interfere in
the internal management of churches
is a vexed question and rises again
this time in Maine. A man who was
accommodated by the Episcopal
Church brought suit against the Bishop
and Rector Of the parish, and the SUI
preme Court of Maine holds that there
is cause Of action, since the excommu-
nication was as Injurious to the mans
character as libel would have BEEN
On the other hand. when a man enters
into an association and will not obey
its laws he should be put out, which
the church seems to have done and to
have a perfect r.G,lt to do.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01
$3.50 161,S7S 1,942,536

Col. Warmers Interpretation of the
Order is in strongest contrast with the
manner in which his predecessor,
Henry Clay Evans, interpreted the PEN
sion laws. Our criticisms Of Mr..
Evans were upon the ground that he
interpreted the laws to exclude every
one that narrow construction would
shut out, while Col. Warner has ac-
cepted the Order In it's fullest and made
1t effective to every one whom it was
intended to reach
The enactment Of the Order into a
law is not. OF course. q fun Service
PENSION Bill such as we desire and
should have. and. as important as any
thing, 1t makes no provision for an in
crease Of pension to widows nor does
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

L. ;. Bratten, President of the
Arkansas Republican League. says in
his address that the steady increase in
the Republican vote and the decrease
In the Democratic vote i'm Arkansas has
put the latter in the minority and gives
the Republicans much confidence I'm
carrying the State. He advises all
leagues and league-workers TO refuse TO
pledge themselves to any aspirant for
national honors, at least. until they
nave an opportunity of thoroughly ex-
aiming the claims of the different cam
dfdates.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01
The Sth Ind.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
short history of the Sth Ind.-John
Baker, Carrollton, o.
The 8th Ind. was organized at In
dianapolis from Aug. 25, 1861, and mus
tered out Aug. %, 1865. The first Col
onel was William p. Benton, who was
promoted to Brigadier-General and
succeeded by Col David Skunk, who
was brevetted Brigadier- General and
died. Lieut.-Col. John X. Polk was in
command when the regiment was mus
tered out. 1t belonged to E. A. Carr's
Division. Thirteenth Corps. and lost 81
men killed and I'll died from disease
Editor National Tribune.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01
Bill Nye used to SADLY remark in

Bill Nye used to sadly remark in his
vain search for a comfortable health
resort: II have never found a Winter
that wasn't remarkable" This has
been O most remarkable Winter in sew
eral unpreeented way 1t seems to
be wrong end-up. While snow has
been rardty in those sections where
snow has been the usual Winter fea-
ture, yet it has been most unexpected
visitor In extreme Southern ATTITUDES.
Snow has fallen in Rome for the first
time in many years and steamers
traversing the wide expanse of the
tropical Indian Ocean have had their
decks covered with the fieecy down.
fall.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

There Is whole heap of human in
terest I'm Mr. Clifford Kelly, of Sisters
vile. W. Va. Miss Ella Barnhart
seems To have been his best girl, but she
committed the objectionable offense of
going off and marrying another man.
Mr.. Kelly who seems to be of an impuI-
siye temperament, acted very much
like all the rest of us have sneaking
thought that We would do. He stole
the wedding dress, tore 1t to shreds,
smashed in the door of the bridal home
kicked the furniture around. and get
ting hold of the marriage certificate
tore 1t to pieces. Mrs. Darlington used
20 say that there was a great deal of
human nature in men and women. Mr..
Kelly seems to have his full share of
hanan naturs.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

Russia is taking the astonishing
course Of trying the officers who were
taken prisoners, upon their return from
captivity in Japan, and unless they are
reinstated by the unanimous decision of
their fellow-officers will be dismissed
In disgrace. The amazing part of this
thing is that the men who were actually
80 near the enemy as to be captured
should be singled out for trial and not
those who kept SO far off during the
war that they were in no danger of
CAPTURE.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01
A vote on the Statehood bill is co

A vote on the Statehood bill is con-
fidently expected within the next 10
days. Both sides claim a majority and
give reasons for their faith, but neither
is as confident as they appeared some
time ago. The supporters Of the For
aker amendment, which will allow the
people Of the Territories to vote sep
arately upon Statehood and either re-
ject or adopt 1t, claim that it Will be
passed.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

question which was discussed in
The National Tribune some weeks ago
change the names of certain Washing
ton streets. One side wants them con-
solidated, as Clifton street, and the
other as Douglas" But what Douglas
do they want to honor, Stephen A.,
or Fred3
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

The French raised $325, 200, 900 for the
Panama Canal. spent one-third in act
ual work, wasted one-third, and stole
the remainder. France is a good deal
farther away from the Isthmus than
the United States is, and the French
papers not at all enterprising. If any,
body on the new job gets in any waste
and stealage items he can reasonably
regard the penitentiary in the light of
a future and permanent residence
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

The Germans have gotten ahead of US
in the idea of applying the tank car
to the shipment of milk. In this way
milk is brought clear from Denmark to
Berlin. The tank is not only easier and
more certainly cleaned than the cans,
the milk
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

A favorite question before the old
fashioned debating societies was,
the hen that laid the egg, or the one
that Matched it?" This same problem
will occur as to the paternity of the
Hepburn-Dolliver-Ti Rate bill.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

If the railroads were nearly as badly
scared over "unfriendfy legislation" as
they pretend to be, we would not hear
Of them ordering new locomotives by
the thousand and freight cars by the
mile, as they are doing.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

Ex-Gox. Odells friends claim that he
is again on top in New York, and SO
securely, that President Roosevelt and
Gov. Higgins see the futility of the at
tempt to Dust him from the Chairman
ship of the State Committee Quite a
number of the Anti-Odell men of last
year are claimed to have come over, be-
cause Of the direct-nominations policy,
which means political hari-kari for
them
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

Elliott F. Shepherd. grandson of VIM
III. Vanderbilt, has been sentenced by
the French courts to three months i'm
prisonment. $3.50 fine, and to pay dam
ages to the parents of the child killed
by his automobile last April. He has
paid his tine and damages, and the
American ambassador has vainly tried
to have the imprisonment RENTED. He
Will have to go to Jail.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

How easy 1t is to stir up people on
some matter of mercy is evidenced by
a petition containing 63o.054 names and
seven miles long. which is to be pre-
sented to the English Parliament
against the vivisectiOn of dogs.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

The gist of Germany's swift descent
from the Tariff War perch is that she
has been trying for many years to get
along without American goods but fail
ed entirely. She does not want to take
any chances on us trying to get along
without German goods.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

1t abrogate the unjust discrimination
against widows that were married to
their deceased husbands subsequent to
1890. The enactment Of the Order is
long stride. however. toward a
straight Service Pension. ina smuch as IL
is legislative recognition of the princi-
pie underlying such legislation. With
sincere thanks for what has been gain
ed we shall continue the fight with I'M
abated energy to secure what we are
confident Is simple justice to the men
who put down the rebellion and saved
the Government That is. have regu-
lar Service Pension Bill giving rat
ing of $12 month to every man who
served 80 days and was honorably dis
charged. with like amount to the
widows of such as have died. without
regard to the date of marriage. This
we believe is clearly due the veterans
and We shall not rest until they have it,
1t is probably necessary to explain
to many that the pension which is con-
ferred by this act will not be in addi-
ton to other pensions nor will it have
any effect upon pensions which are
greater in amount than those which it
allows. 1t will simply put on the roll
all those honorably discharged veterans
who have become or will become So
years of age at Sc month, with an in
crease to So month when they reach
65. to $40 month after IS and $12 a
month after $40. 1t carries no ar
rears. Those who are on the pension
roll now at less than the rates named
for the specified ages can have their
pensions advanced to the rating named
upon arriving at the ages required.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

There is a peculiar sadness about the
defeat of Gen. Charles Fl. Grosvenor for
denomination for Congress In the
Eleventh Ohio Convention. Gen. eros
yenor is one of the foremost men in
Congress and has for years enjoyed a
high National reputation. which made
him as well known and admired in Cal
ifornia and Maine as i'm Ohio. His
prominence was a source of just pride
to the people of Ohio. while the man
who is to succeed him is entirely un-
known, in National politics. Gen.
Grosvenor has most brilliant military
record, and his long experience In the
House made him one of the best-equip-
ped men in that body for the public
service. Unfortunately Gen. Grosvenor.
when he has come up for reelection.
has several times asserted that he did
not want to be sent back unless his
constituents desired his services. Prob
ably he banked too much upon his we'll
known value a public man. which
counted little with some unknown local
politicians, who were ambitious of the
honor Of defeating veteran. In his
own County were three young men who
are at present parading their names in
the dispatches and claiming the credit
for something that little later they
will be heartily ashamed of. They are
I. M. Foster, C. H. Bryson and Ed.
Sayre, who are 80 young and inexperl-
enced that they parade the title Of the
"triumvirate." something that little
later will cost them quite dearly, since
the people will certainly resent the ar
rogance. Nearly a year ago they sue
ceeded in getting themselves authorized
to select the delegates to the Congress
sional Convention, and were able to
maintain this power against Gen. Gros-
venor's efforts. They allied themselves
with other ambitious youths in the va
rious Counties and took advantage of
ton against Grosvenor, so that on the
first ballot his competitor was nomi-
mated by vote of IS to 20 for him.
Therefore, Gen. Grosvenor will retire at
the end of his 10th term in Congress,
but will be followed by the admiration
of all men who have watched his
course during his 90 years in the
House. AS to the result Gen. Grosvenor
says:
II was beaten because the people of
my district did not have an opportunity
to express their will as to who should
succeed me. 1t was a snap convention
and was packed by my political enc
mics. There never was such an illus
tration of bossism and disregard Of the
sentiment of the voters of the district
However, I shall accept the result
philosophically and complacently''
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

Judge Deuel., of Town Topics infamy.
says that he will not resign from the
bench. That is, he means he will not
resign if he can help it Fortunately.
some other people have something to
saw
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

Bill is supposed to knock galley west
the proposed adjournment May Is.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-03-01

The sorrowfu1 news comes from
Kansas of the death of Chaplain-in-
Chief Father John +. Leary. Pneumonia
and Bright's disease were the causes.
He was given q G. A. r. funeral, at
which Bishop Cunningham. of Con-
cordia. preached the sermon. Father
Leary was born In Ogdensburg. n. Y.
April %, 1S45, and at the age Of II en-
listed in Co. I. 18th n. Y. Engineers,
and served three years. He then went
to Niagara University and studied for
the priesthood; was ordained at Leaven-
worth. April "a, 1875. and since then
had been in constant clerical work. His
later station was at Chapman. Kan.
where he erected a church and orna-
mented 1t with a stained glass window
having a Grand Army badge. He was
elected Chaplain of the Department of
Kansas, G. A. r.. in 1903. and Chap
lain-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the
Republic at Denver in 1905. He was
warm hearted, sincere, enthusiastic
man, who won the friendship of every
one who knew him, and his death is
deeply regretted by all classes, Catholic
and Protestant