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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1906-02-15

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The 9Th Ohio.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
history Of the 5th Ohio. / have seen
no mention of the regiment recently I'm
The National Tribune.-Capt BENJAMIN
Jelleff. ST., Co. i, 5th Ohio, Hartwell,
Ohio.
The 9Th Ohio was a fighting regi-
ment. 1t was organized I'M April, 1861
for three months service, and then re-
organized for the three years service,
II served In West Virginia, and then
became part OF the Twelfth Corps and
Geary's Division, with which 1t served
until the end. The first Colonel was
Samuel Fl. Dunning, who was succeed
ed by Col. John II. Patrick, who was
killed, and he by Col. Robert Kirkup.
Out of total enrolment Of 1851 it
lost LAG killed and 81 died in prison,
from disease, etc.-Editor National
Tribune. st~ )
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The Tooth Pa.

Editor National Tribune: Will you
please give short history of the lS9th
Pa. 1 served In Co. FEE. G. Hall,
Guys Mills, Pa.
The 199th Pa. was organized from
Sept. 2, 1854, to serve one year, and
part OF the regiment was mustered out
June %, 1866, with the remainder
transferred to the 1S8th Pa. The
Colonel was James c. BriscOe, who was
brevetted q Brigadier-General. 1t be-
longed to Fosters Division, Twenty
Fourth Corps. Army of the James, and
lost SO killed and So died from disease.
National Tribune.
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The I'd Tenn. Cav.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
me- a brief history of the I'd Tenn.
Cav. j have been Il reader of The Ma
tional Tribune for 20 years, and / do
not think / could do without it-W. G..
Lane. Wallafd, Tenn.
The I'd Term. Cav. was organized at
Murfreesboro from July, 1862, and
mustered out July s, 1855. The Colonel
was Daniel Nj. Ray, who resigned, and
Lieut.-col. William X. Cook was in
command when the regiment was mus
tered out The I'd Tenn. Cav. belonged
IN Knipe's Division, Wilson's Cavalry
Corps. and lost 16 killed and 2O8 died
from DEMONSTRATION National Trib-
Unp.
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The 18th VT.

Editor National Tribune: Would you
kindly publish short history of the
18th VT. in the columns of The National
Tribune, and greatly oblige-James
Lewis, Kutherglen. Canada.
The 18th VT. was organized al Brat
tleboro. Oct. -, 1862. for nine months
and mustered out Aug D. 1863 The
Colonel was Redfield Proctor, now Sem
afor from Vermont. The 10Th VT. be-
longed To Doubleday's Division. First
Corps, Army of the Potomac, and lost
81 from disease. National Trib-
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LIST OF BATTLES
Alphabetically Arranged With Dates
FROM 1854 TO 1900.

All battles. skirMishes and other incl
dents of the Rebellion and Spanish
American War can be referred TO in Il
moment.
The losses of the War with Spain are
given and a brief history of the Old
Wars.
La il an Encyclopedias of all wars con-
densed into 2J2 Pages containing more
information In regard to the various
wars than will be found I'm many
libraries.
All disputes as to dates of different
incidents can be settled.
The PENSION BUREAU uses 1T to de-
termine dates of battles, skirmishes and
other important events
It gives a list of Soldiers Homes, Pen
stOn Agencies and the dislict embraced
- each, Pension ratings, Camps, Gene
Ierics and Number of troops furnished.
In fact IL In q War Dictionary complied
from OIflcfal records.
If the book is not satisfactory money
refunded. Bound in cloth. Sent prepaid.
Price $l.00.
Address: n. A. STlsAIT,
Az OF" Street n. w. Washington, n. q
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The Goth Ohio.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
list of battles in which the Goth Ohio
took part.-David Mock. Jeffersonville.
Ohio.
The 9"th Ohio was organized at
Camp Circlcville, Aug. 20, 1862, and
mustered out June IS, 1865. Col. isaac
\. Ross resigned April IA, 1863, and
Lieut-Col- Samuel y. Yeoman was In
command when the regiment was mus
tered out The regiment belonged to
Stanley's Division, Fourth Corps Army
OF the Cumberland and lost SO killed
and 40 died from disease.-Editor
National Tribune
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THE SPIRIT OF CONGRESS.
Some of the More Notable Pro.
Ceedings OF the Week.
Senate.

Monday, Feb. 5.-When the Senate
met Senator Patterson (Colo.) submit
ted resolution denying the Democratic
Caucus the right to dictate his vote
and gave notice he would speak on II
next day. The shipping bill came up
but Senator Lodge objected to it's con-
sideration at that time. Senator Teller
adjourned at 1927
Eleven speeches were made in the
House on the railroad rate bill. The
speech of Mr.. Littlefield (Me.) against
the bill and of Gen. Grosvenor (Ohio)
in criticism of measure he intends to
support attracted the most interested
attention.
The Notifications bill was reported.
Senate.
Feb. 6.-Nearly the entire session OF
the Senate was given over to n DEBATE
between Mr.. Bacon and Mr.. Spooner on
the question of the prerogativeS, re-
spectively, of the President and the
Senate in the matter of making treaties
The discussion was made spirited at
times by lively colloquies on side issues
between Messrs. Spooner and '-1rIman;
which provoked roars of laughter from
the galleries and the roor.
House.
Seventeen speeches We're made in the
House on the railroad rate bill.
General debate ended Wednesday
with speeches by Mr.. Cochran IN. ",
Mann IllD, Williams (Miss.) and Hep
burn Uowa), Chairman of the Commit
tee. who closed the debate.
Senate.
Feb. G.-One of the most exciting
days in the recent history of the Senate
was produced by spirited debate be-
tween Mr.. Patterson (Colo.) and Mr..
Bailey (Tex.) over the resolution of
MIR. Patterson justifying his course in
the Dominican treaty matter. The de-
bate consumed four hours, and held the
closest attention of the crowded gal
lerieS and floor.
The House, in Committee of the
Whole. completed the consideration of
the railroad rate bill. and agreed to it
as reported by the committee. refusing
to accept any one OF the innumerable
amendments offered.
Feb. S.-Mr. Tillman I'm the Senate
read Il letter from Gov. Dawson, OF
West Virginia, calling attention to the
determinations against private coal OPP
orators by the Baltimore K Ohio. and
threatened to start an investigation ri
the alleged Pennsylvania. Baltimore &
Ohio. and Norfolk & Western merger
Senator Elkins had the matter referred
to his committee.
Senator Scott spoke on the bill to
pension telegrapherS in the Union army,
and it was passed. After passing sew
eral public building bills the Senate, at
1922 p m, adjourned.
Immediately upon the assembling of
the House the rate bill was passed by
the vote of 346 to Z.
Col Gardner (Mich.) in mastery
summing up of the situation presented
the pension appropriation bill, carrying
expenditures aggregating $140,245,000.
Feb. 9.-The Senate passed the ur-
gent deficiency bill, after a debate over
an amendment to establish the eight
hour day for all classes Of wOrkmen on
the Panama Canal, and adjourned 1yer
until Monday at noon.
Friday was pension day in the House,
420 bills being passed I'm ~ minutes.
A bill was passed increasing the Phil
fppine duty oTi.European cotton goods
and decreasing the tariff on shoes
The House adjourned over until Mon
day at noon.
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WASHINGTON NEWS.
CONTINUED from fifth page.

parte to the effect that this Government
Is practically without reserve supply
of ammunition and without extra guns
for ships of war.
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a pretty tough story is coming back
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Feb. 9.-The Senate passed the ur-
gent deficiency bill, after a debate over
an amendment to establish the eight
hour day for all classes Of workmen on
the Panama Canal, and adjourned 1yer
until Monday at noon.
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The House, in Committee of the
Whole. completed the consideration of
the railroad rate bill. and agreed to it
as reported by the committee. refusing
to accept any one Of the innumerable
amendments offered
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Friday was pension day in the House,
420 bills being passed I'm ~ minutes.
A bill was passed increasing the Phil
tppine duty on,European cotton goods
and decreasing the tariff on shoes
The House adjourned over until Mon
day at noon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06

The marriage of Mr.. Vern c Divine
and Miss Neva Belle Bricker occurred at
the home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Bricker Tuesday and the
union Of two of Belongs most popular
young people was consumated.
The ceremony took place in the parlor
Of the beautiful home which was neatly
twelve o'clock, noon, Rev. A. Secord being
the officiating clergyman
The bride ano groom were attended at
the altar by Mr.. Bert Rummler and Miss
Merle Stall as best man and bridesmaid.
Miss Bricker was very tastefully
dressed in white At the conclusion Of
the ceremony fine dinner was served
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06
LOST HER HOME
Fine Farm Home and Barns of Mrs
Mary +. Moon Are Burned

Fine Farm Home and Barns of Mrs
Mary +. Moon Are Burned.
Fire Monday night destroyed nearly ali
the buildings on the fine farm of Mrs
Mary F. Moon in Eureka only a tenant
house and stone smoke house remaining.
Mr.. Lester Brown, who occupied the
tenant house and worked the farm, was
in the barn about $50 O'Clock doing
chores and when ready to leave dis
covered smoke and heard a cracking
noise in the hay loft and soon the flames
burst out. An alarm was at once given
and neighbors notified by phone who soon
gathered to render assistance but the fire
could not be checked and both barns, the
house and other outbuldings were con-
sumed.
The live stock were all saved with the
exception Of lot Of chickens. Very little
of the contents Of the barns and sheds
were saved but Mrs. Moon succeeded in
getting out some Of her household goods
from the dwelling house. Her loss is a
heavy one, probably about s6,ooo which
was partially insured. Mr.. Brown lost
his hay. grain etc. on which there was a
small insurance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06
Typographical Error.

In last weeks Banner there was a
notice of the chicken pie supper given last
evening by the ladies OF the M E. church
in which the price was erraneously given
as &c. We we're to blame in this mat
ter as it should have been SC, and we
hasten to so inform our readers as we
would not have it thought that the M. E.
ladies would do such thing as to adver-
tse untruthfully. Those who partook Of
the pie say it was we'll worth the extra
two cents, and for all of the big mistake
everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the
repast.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06
ERNEST MATURAN
MET DEATH
He Was Trying to Defend His
Employers.
italians In q rand Rapids Used Stiletto
Inhicting Mortal Wounds
Funeral Wednesday.

Last Saturday evening Ernest Maturan
a Belding boy, who was at work in Grand
Rapids for the North American Construc-
ton company, was set upon by two Italian
laborers, Jack and Phillip Evell, and so
badly cut in the bowels and lungs with
their stiletto that he died few hours af-
ter the affray. A. D France, who was
also at work with Maturan. was badly
cut in the arms.
The trouble grew out Of the allegation
of j. Lafea, that timekeeper J. p. Cor
coran, was short one day on his accounts.
SIorcoran. with the cashier, j c. Cosgrove,
was paying off the men at the corner OF
Division and Maple streets when Lafella
objected to the amount received. He
protested and later some twenty other OF
the men made united protests and follow
ed Immediately with volley Of paving
bricks and pieces of cement paving foun-
datiop.
They closed in on the cashier and time
keeper with drawn knives and Maturan
ana France nefOlCdiy IdliSO W bhS
assistance Of the two men. The time
keeper and cashier succeeded in making
their escape and the crowd Of infuriated
Italians vented its anger upon Maturan
and France before Patrolman William
Brennan, with drawn revolver, dispersed
the rioters. He afterward arrested the
Eve brothers and found on Jack Eyell,
a stlletto, the blade Of which was stained
with blood.
Maturan walked unassisted to Tibbs
drug store, where Or Catn attended him
and France. Both lost great quantities Of
blood and the doctor ordered Maturan's
removal to the hospital. His worst fears
were realized when on examination it was
found that the mans lungs were pierced
by the knife. He grew weaker until two
o'clock in the morning when he died from
shock and hemorrhage.
He was the son of Frank Naturan Ct
this city. nightwatch for the Belding Hall
Co., ana had worked here for some time
hiiis body was brought home for burial and
services we're held in the M. (. church
Wednesday morning. conducted by Rev.
j. w. Sheehan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06
BIG FAMILY REUNION
Meade Family Gathered Mt the Home
of fAIphcus sparks Wednesday

Meade Family Gathered Mt the Home
of AIpheus sparks Wednesday
Members Of the Meade family to the
number Of about one hundred gathered at
the home OF Alpheus Sparks Wednesday
to join in celebrating the annual reunion
of the Meade family.
Among those present from abroad
were Mrs. Hattie Pickard and daughter,
Beatrice, of Onaway, Mrs. E A. Whipple
Of Big Rapids. Mrs E V Failing Of Jack
son. Miss Maude Pickard Of lonia. Mr.
and Mrs. L. S. Mnea and son, Clarence
of Yaleton, Penn. and Mrs Jennie Fox of
Freeport. The event was joyusly ctls-
brated and was one Of the most pleasant
affairs held in this city in long time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06

and after congratulations waiting car
riage drove the happy couple to Saranac
where they took the train for Chicago.
Only the families Of the bride and groom
were present with the exception of the
best man and bridesmaid and Mrs Leon
Ousterhout Of Allegan. Several of their
young friends who expected they would
take the Pere Marquette train, decorated
a coach for them but Mr.. Divine eluded
his pursuers by taking the Grand Trunk
at Saranac.
Their announcements say thev will be
at home after Oct. 5th.
The Banner with host Of friends give
their best wishes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06
VIII Resume Class.

Miss Wagner will resume her class
September | 9th at which time her fall
term begins. To make her work more
systematic and to stimulate the interest
Of the pupil, Miss Wagner will keep a
record OF the degree Of merit of the tech
MICS. studies and pieces Of each lesson
and a report will be given at the end Of
each term. For the pupils from seven to
twelve years Of age, system Of cards is
used enabling the parents to keep in touch
with the work done each week by the
pupil.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06

A bath clcanses the skin and rids
the pores Of refuse. a bath makes
for better fellowship and citizenship
Not only should the outside of the
body be cleansed, hut occasional use
of laxative or cathartic opens the
bowels and clears the system OF eflete
matter. Best for this are DeWitt's
Little Early Rsers. Pleasant little
pills that do not gripe or sicken. Sold
by w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06
In Voice Culture.

Miss Florence Wagner has returned to
her singing at the Park Congregational
church Of Grand Rapids after months
vacation Miss Wagner will also give
private lessons in voice culture. She will
b, IN Belding Tuesdays Wednesdays
Thursdays and Fridays.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06

Good for the cough, removes the
cold, the cause of the cough. That's
the work of Kennedys Laxative Hon.
ey and Tar-the origina laxative
cough syrup Contains no opiates.
Sold by w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06
RUNNING RACE.
AN EARLY CATCH
II. II. Gooding Made n Fine One Mon
day Morning.

TT. TT. GOOdIng Mndc FInc Ono MOH-
day Morning.
Fl. n. Gooding is evidently a firm be-
lever in the old saying that it is the early
bird that catches the worm, and he goes
out in the morning for the purpose.
Last Monday morning he rose early
and took stroll to the Bridge street
bridge over Flat river and succeeded in
catching four fine bass, ranging in weight
from two and half to four pounds. In.
as-much as Mr. Gooding is seventy-six
years Of age this catch speaks we'll for
the venerable fisherman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06

All persons indebted 10 the firm Of A.
g. D. Friedman are requested to call at
once and settle account as we intend to
remove to Portland in few weeks.
Very Respectfully,
A. e. D. Friedman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06
CONTINUED ON PAGE g.

When two strong men come to
blows, even if they are we'll matched
it is not pleasing sight, but If the
man who gets the worst of il will use
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, he will
look better and feel better in short
order BE sure you get DeWitt,s.
Good for everything salve is used
for, including piles. Sold by w /.
Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06
NOMINATIONS
WERE MADE
A Very Light Vote was POlled In
the County.

Wilder Won Out for Register OF Deeds
-.Cilley for erif--Hoibrook
for Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06

The fight for the nomintion for sheriff
was also Of the five cornered order and
elected much interest throughout the en-
tire county, the result terminating as fol-
lows:
Elmer F. Cilley. y........~........ 7l0
George W !, Schneider r.....,..... Sic
Chas. (. Workman ............... $50
lhomds Sherry ...................3 81 8
William B. Taylor .......... .... 25S
In the race for the nomination for the
office Of County Clerk only two candidates
were enrolled but the contest was none
the less spirited, the result terminating as
follows:
Harry Holbrook k............... 1871
Henry F. Voelker. r................. ee4
In thls.city there were 426 votes cast
for the republican candidates and the pop
ularity of Mr.. Wilder is shown by the fact
that he received all but 20 OF the votes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-06
HORSES WENT SOME
At the Driving Park Track on Labor
Day.

At the Driving Park Track on Labor
Day.
Anyone who thinks the Beding driving
park has gone out of commission entirely
should have been on the grounds Labor
Day, there were several races pulled off
at that one time popular place of amuse-
ment and the attendance ard interest
gave evidence that the association ought
to be revived and race tournament held
annually on that track.
good crowd was present considering
the short notice given Of the event and
the races afforded lot Of fun and amuse-
ment.
Chas. B. Nye occupied the Judges stand
as starter, sounding the gong and giving
the word go" in each event while L. c.
Epson and Charles Murry kept the time
with their tickers.
L. H. Weeks and L. C. Upson acted as
Judges
FREE FOR ALL.
Best 2 in 5 mile heats, Ben Halls
Gowan Jr.. and Irving Halls Sunshine,
were entered in the race. Gowan Jr.
won out taking two heats. Time first
heat so, second heat 2:44.
THREE MINUTES GLASS.
Best 2 in half mile heats. Three
horses were entered, M. Pralrs. Billie
W. c. Spicer's Max and W. j. Clarke's
Marble. Billie took first money. Max
second and Marble third. Time, 1925,
:291s.
GREEN RACE.
There was lots of fun attending this
race. Bruce Fales entered Juno F.. Arthur
Bonner, Outside. and AL. Wells, Drayman.
Juno F. and Outside were neck and neck
for some time but Conner put on few
extra touches with the gad and came in
ahead. Drayman was distanced.
RUNNING RACE.
A fine running race between Will
Davis Bird and M. Hammond's Lady
Davis closed the events. 1t was a short
contest Of half mile dash and the horses
went for all they were worth, Bird win
ming the heat in one minute flat.