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Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

He that is faithful in little things shall
be faithful in larger things. Langdon,
sworn prosecuting attorney of San
Francisco. leaves his duties to jam wind
over the state. How'd you like him for
governor, then2
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

class feeling and thoughtlessness, will
come forward and avert the threatened
danger to their fellow classmates and
the time-honored organizations of Los
Angeles high school.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

That San Pedro man who practiced
lying in a hammock should follow
around the S. p. or the Hearst candi-
date for governor. Then he win learn
that hammock is not at all necessary
to copious. brilliant and yarlegated ly-
ing,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Langdon rampages about with his
mouth while San Francisco thugs rule
the city he is sworn to protect. Nice
governor he'd make, eh?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17
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THE oUsTING OF HEARST

(Resolution unanimously adopted
by the state Democratic conven-
tion at Sacramento September L.
1906).
ssllesoived, That in the sO-cnlied
Independence league we recognne
n political machine, created Dy w.
n. Hearst for his own politica,
preferment and of which he Is the
1Indisputed boss, and an ingenious
endeavor to fOrestall and prevent
the nomination for president anu
to compass the defeat of Americas
srreatesf citizen, william j. Bryan
NVe therefore deDOunce such pur-
noses and call upon all true Demo-
, Gratis to oppose such ends"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

President Roosevelt refuses to say a
good word for Gillett. The president
never was accused of trucking to ma
chine.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

II San Francisco is driving her thugs
and murderers south. wouldn't shot
gun and noosed rope quarantine be
about the right thing here?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Gen. Grosvenor is figuring again. The
generals prognostications would have
a deal more weight had he been able to
predict his own recent defeat.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Hearsts own Independence league in
New York has repudiated him. It's a
wonder how Hearst can stand for his
own self.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Even the local Republican organ can't
stomach the Venice machine convention
nominees for county offices. They are
worse than we thought.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Parker says McAleer is the logical
candidate for mayor. How nlce-after
McAleer's refusal to serve. since he
knew he couldn't be named!
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Hearst and Herrin-the puppet Lang
don and the S. P-owned Gillett. Against
them, Bell. the peoples candidate. It's
up to the voters.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Hearst has been incorporated as a
trust-the only thing about him that
comes anywhere near to being trust
worthy.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Bankers report shortage of IS bills
But the hired Langdon- Hearst shouters
will begin spending them again soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

The local yellow, which howls so
yawpishly against trusts, is itself a part
OF one. That's about as sincere as it
ever is or was or will be.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

In speaking of McAleer as the log
ical" candidate for mayor, Of course
''Boss" Parker referred to the S. p.
point of view.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17
Silks For Fall
Wear

Dame Fashion is gracious this
season; so many weaves and
colors are put forth in nov
city and plain silks that any
woman can be fashionably
and becomingly dressed.
Punjabs and pompadours
show up we'll among the
fancy silks, while a "a inch
plain poplinette has proved
an exceedingly good seller at
81 a yard.
For an underpriced silk,
buy this: 19 inch colored taf-
fetas, good for drop skirts or
petticoats, SOC a yard; good
value at 75c.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Republican efforts to get President
Roosevelt to indorse Gillett, the S. P.
puppet, have failed. The president de-
clines to associate with such trash.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

The president declines to indorse the
candidacy of Gillett Will the people OF
California be as wise?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17
We Sell Allegretti's
Chocolates

You will be interested know that have the sole Los Angelo
agency for selling Aeges famous chocolates AS shall
these daily guarantee their absolute freshness and hal
be glad to receive your standing orders
Half pounds 4Oc; pounds, 75c; two pounds $150 box
IF you don't know them, you ought to-"
(Sold at perfume counter, Broadway entrance.)
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

How can Republicans who are devo-
tees of Roosevelt now vote for Gillett,
whom Roosevelt refuses to indorse?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Bell, the man of the people. named by
the people, will govern for the people.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Hearst fighting trusts, he being
himself trust. is merely a case of dog
eat dog.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

BOSS" Parker's run home won't save
the sinking ship.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

The very fact that Boss Parker stands
for Dr. Lindley's candidacy for mayor
is enough to damn it.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Gillett fails to get the presidential in
dorsement. But he has that of the s. p,
good and strong.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

How'd California like to be governed
by the Examiner? That's what Lang
don means.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Power developed on Feather river viii
doubtless be used for light purposes.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

Hearst and Herrin-the ignoble pair
Throw 'em both out
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-17

"GilIett? Not for me,''-President
Roosevelt
The National tribune., 1906-09-06

tack the vital organs, causing catarrii of
the bladder, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement of the kidneys and
cure is obtained quickest by a proper
treatment of the kidneys. If you are feel.
ing badly you can make no mistake by
taking DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, tho
great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
1t corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain i'll passing it, and over
comes that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to go often through the day,
and to get up many times during the
night. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for its wonderful
cures OF the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is
sold by all druggists in ffty-cemt and
one-dollar size bottles. You may have a
sample bottle of this wonderful new dis
covery and book that tells all about it,
both sent free by mail. Address, DR.. Kill
ner & Co., Bingiiarnton, N Y. When
writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the name, Swamp
Root, DR.. kilmer's Swamp Root, and the
address, Binghamton, N. Y, on every
bottle
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The 18th N. Y.

Editor National Tribune: have been
a constant reader of The National Trib-
une for many years, and like 1t very
much. Please publish a short history
of the 18th n. Y, in which regiment
served three years.. H. Minard.
Troupsburg. n. Y.
The 18th n. Y. was organized at Al.
bany in September, 1861, and finally
mustered out Aug. 81, 1865. The first
Colonel was John A. Dodge, who re-
signed and was succeeded by Col. Robt.
b. Merritt, who was discharged, and
Lieut.-Col. Robert p. York was in conn.,
mand when the regiment was mustered
out. Lieut.-Col. Willoughby Babcocls
died from. wounds received in action
1t belonged to Growers Division, NineS
teenth Corps Army Of the Gulf, and los(
95 killed and 103 died from disease
Editor National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
Information Wanted.

Can anyone give Mrs. Addie Simpson,
SO Myrtle St.. Portland, Me, the words
of the song Little Bronze Button?"
]. F. Camp, Sergeant, Co. A, 51st n.
Y, La Porte City. Iowa, wants to know
if there is any organization OF the sur
vivors of the 51st n. Y, and, * SO. the
address of its Secretary. The regiment
was organized in 1861 in New York
City. and called "Shepard's Rifles" in
honor of Col. Shepard, of that city. who
presented the regiment with it's first
rifles.
VIII Mrs. Caroline Oil, whose name
appeared in The National Tribune July
6, 1905. send her address to E. n. r.
Oil, PIG S. 5th St, Easton, Pa? He is
very anxious to communicate with her.
Manuel I. Smith, Sycamore, Mo,
would like information regarding Capt.
Chas. K. Ford, of the Missouri Enrolled
Militia. organized In Ozark and Douglas
Counties, Mo-, in 1865.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The eth IoMa Cav.

Editor National Tribune: To oblige
some old soldiers kindly publish an ac-
count of the 5th Iowa Cav. and Brack-
ett's Battalion, Minnesota Cavalry
William Seeger, st. Paul, MINI.
The 5th Iowa Cav. was composed of
companies from Iowa, Minnesota, Mis-
souri, and Nebraska. Cos. A, B. C and
D were organized at Omaha from Sept.
IA. 1861: Co. E about the same time at
Dubuque; Co. F as the Fremont Hus-
sars, in Missouri, October, 1861: Co. H
at Benton Barracks, Dec %, 1861; Co.
L as Naughton's Irish Dragons, at JEFF
ferson City, Sept. 1, 1861; Co. NJ at st.
Louis, and Cos. G, 1 and K at Fort
Smelling, Mimi. Oct. 29. 1861. These
three latter companies were detached
from the regiment and designated as
Brackets Battalion, Minnesota Cavalry.
The 5th Iowa was consolidated with the
5th- Iowa Cav. Sept. I. 1864, forming
two companies. G and I. The regiment
was finally mustered Aug. II, 1865. Col.
William w. Lowe was mustered out on
expiration of term of service and brew
cited a Brigadier-General,a and Col. j.
Morris Young was in command when
the regiment was mustered out. 1t be-
longed to Kilpatrick's Cavalry, Army of
the Cumberland, and lost 65 killed and
1S1 died from Dissatisfaction Nation
al Tribune.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
An Old Poem.

Eugene Chilson. Paynesville. Mimi. Is
very anxious to get a poem that starts
out something like this:
They are building as Babel was built
to the skies, with crash and con-
fusion of spire;
They are putting up monuments mas
sive and high until
They have placed everything out of
reach.
You Will take for your heroes men of
renown; the man with the musk
ct is mine"
Some idea of the poem may possibly
be derived from these words. If any
comrade has the poem, or knows the
words. will he please send same to Com
rade Chilson?
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The ChnImette Monument.

Editor National Tribune: I wish you
would give short, concise history Of
the Chalmette Monument, that stands
on the east bank of the Mississippi Riv-
er, Just south of or in the suburbs Of
New Orleans. I would like to know
how it came to be called the Chalmette
Monument, when it was built for An
drew Jackson, and how the State came
to appropriate money for it under the
circumstances.-John E. Breese, Deun-
quat, o.
There is little that can be found OUT
about the Chalmette Monument. 1t was
erected to commemorate the great vic.
tory at New Orleans fought on the
Chalmette plantation. The bill that
passed the Louisiana Legislature con.
templated a monument $50 feet high
to be built of Westchester County (N1
" marble. In 1861 it had reached the
height of 10 feet when building upon 1t
was stopped and we do not know.
whether it has ever been resumed
Editor National Tribune
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The Goth Ky.

Editor National Tribune: regret that
have not been a reader of your val
liable paper for longer time. I wish
that every old soldier that wore the blue
could be a subscriber. 1t should DE a
most welcome visitor in any veterans
home circle. I am one Of those who
suffered at Andersonville. 1 have seen
our comrades shot down for crossing
the dead line to get drink of clear
water. Please give short history oil
the service of the Goth KY. 1 was a
member of Co. K.-William Reynolds,
La Center, Ky.
The Goth Ky. was organized at Smith
land in January. 1862. and mustered out
Jan. IT, 1865. Col. Sanders D. Bruce
resigned, and Lieut.. Thomas B. Waller
was in command when the regiment was
mustered out. 1t belonged to Hascall's
Division, Twenty-third Corps, and lost
SO killed and 1877 died from disease
Editor National Tribune.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The Lady Davis at Port Hudson.

Editor National Tribune: 1 want to in
quire of those comrades who were at
the siege of Port Hudson what battery
IT was that destroyed or dismounted the
rebel gun called the Lady Davis? This
was large pivot-gun. and was located
on the bluff at the extreme south point
Of the fort. This gun was q terror to
Farraguts feet. as well as the land
forces. The battery above mentioned
consisted of two S0-pounder PARROTS,
and from their amazing skill and prac-
tics were evidently Regulars. After put
ting the Lady Davis. so-called. out Of
commission, the same battery crossed
over to the west side of the river, and
took position behind the great levee,
directly in front OF the big guns on the
opposite bluff. No one believed their
daring venture could result in anything
but failure or disaster. They not only
stayed there, but disabled the four guns
just above the Lady Davis. These were
the guns that disputed Farragut's pas
sage up the Mississippi, and caused SUCH
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
Little Taylor,

Editor National Tribune: am an old
subscriber to the best paper in the
world. The National Tribune, and If you
have the space I wish you would enter
Picket Shot for me. I would like to
know II any OF your readers remember
little nurse and errand boy known as
Little Taylor" at the post hospital at
Louisville. KY. in June and July. 1865?
Well. am that Little Taylor" While
In shpt Though the thigh by one Of the
patrols. waited on him for several
days. and he suffered 20 much that I
would stand by him and drop icewater
on his wound by the hour. He told me
he belonged to the 26th ILL.,; that he
had been with the regiment in all its
engageQentsI on 70 Washington to the
Grand Review. then back to Louisville,
end haa 8aYax haen shot or in a hos
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The 9Th U. S. Art.

Editor National Tribune: Will you
please give a short history of the 5th U.
S. Art. .?-Joseph Watson, Florence, Tex.
The 9Th U. 8. Art. was organized May
4, 1861, with Harvey Brown as the first
Colonel. Aug. 1. 1868, he was succeed
ed by Col. George Nauman, who only
held the position 10 days, when he was
succeeded by Col. H. S. Burton. The
first Lieutenant-Colonel was T. w. Sher-
man, who was succeeded by Israel
Vodges, and he by B. H. Hill. The first
Majors were Thomas Williams. w. F.
Barry and H. ]. Hunt; Adjutant, H. A.
Dupont. 1t consisted of IL batteries.
and these served in differen1 armies. and
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
aYankee ,Jfmv

Editor National Tribune: I sent a re-
quest for a piece of poetry some time
ago. entitled Yankee Jim." which ap-
peared in The National Tribune about
six years ago. AS 1t has not appeared.
cannot refrain from asking for 1t again
This request IS not for myself. but for
a feeble old man who gave four years
to his country. Every week he looks
over the paper; then such a look of dis
appointment comes over his face.
told him / would ask once more, and j
knew ii would come. For his sake
ask again. and hope it will appear soon
j F. Fuller
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The I'D MaSa.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
brief history of the 23d Mass.-W. s.
Stirling, Portland, Me.
The 23d Mass. was organized at An
napolis. Md. Sept. %. 1861. and finally
mustered out June rs, 1865. Col. John
Kurtz resigned. and was succeeded by
Col. Andrew Elwell, who also resigned
and Lieut.. John w. Raymond was
in command when the regiment was
mustered out. 1t belonged to WeitzePs
Division. Eighteenth Corps, and lost 81
killed and 134 died from disease.-Ed-
itor National Tribune
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
What Was Her Name:

Can any comrade tell T. P. Rockafel-
low, Co. I. 18th Pa. Cav. Laurel. Ind,
the name of the lady who nursed in the
tents called Ward No. Is. at the Cavalry
Corps Hospital at City Point. Va. dur
ing July, 1854? Comrade Rockafeilow.
who was only is at the time, had a bad
case of brain fever. and was delirious
while he was there. but was told by his
comrades that this lady took a special
interest in him and nursed him very
carefully. He is full of gratitude to her
IL diving, and to her memory il dead.
and will be very thankful If anyone can
give him any information respecting
no
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
Mcdowell and Shields.

Editor National Tribune: I have been
very much entertained and instructed
with the series of articles on the Army
of the Cumberland and the conditions
in the Border States in the early days
of the war, so truthfully and graphically
portrayed. They bring back the old
days with peculiar yividness, and those
Of US who had well-nigh lost sight of
the stirring events that followed each
other In such rapid succession seem to
live over again those fateful days that
were to decide the salvation of the
Union. AS we now recall the terrible
stress and burden Of responsibility that
rested on the Union leaders who bore
the brunt of the conflict in providing
ways and means to equip and prosecute
the war. we cannot but admire the stuff
they were made of. True, 1t took a lot
Of sitting to eliminate the weaklings and
the 1ealousies that proved such a seri-
Gus handicap and cost SO many lives,
but we can well afford at this time to
cover much of the latter with the man.
tie Of charity and accord all their full
measure Of praise. These differences so
faithfully shown In the correspondence
between Halleck and the Commanding
Generals in the field Gin recent is
sue Of The National Tribune) gives one
a very correct estimate of the charac-
teristics of the different Generals. Rose
Grams. impatient Of restraint, fired back
hot shot, while Grant said nothing and
had nothing to retract.
In this connection I am reminded of
a little confab that overhead between
Gen. Shields and Gen. Mcdowell at Ce-
dar Mountain while getting my canteen
filled at a spring near a large, square
brick mansion close to the battlefield.
The owner evidently had been a naval
officer, as the yard was strewn with
naval reports and documents. and, /
judge. was occupied at the time as
headquarters. While I was filling my
canteen, with several others for nv
comrades, Gen. Mcdowell rode up, hay-
Ing been temporarily absent in Wash
ington, with Gen. Shields in command.
the latter saluting Gen. Mcdowell both
being mounted. Their conversation soon
became very animated, and I gathered
from II that Mcdowell was reproying
Shields for making the forced march OF
the previous day to succor Banks. The
chief cause Of complaint was that he
had ordered the knapsacks stacked and
left under guard to expedite the march.
The finale of the rupture came when
Gen. Shields showed his sword down in
the scabbard with a clang, spurred his
horse and rode away, saying as he
wheeled. Gen. Mcdowell, I will serve
under you no longer. SIR" which was
the last we heard of him until his trans
fer to another army.-Rufus P North
rop. Co. A. 90th Pa. Harrisonburg, Va.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The 10th Ind.

Editor National Tribune: Please pubs
lish a short history of the 29th Ind.-F.
A. Shoemaker, Chilhowee, Mo.
The 29th Ind. was organized at La.
porte Aug. 81. 1861. and finally mus
tered out Dec. 2, 1865. Col. John F..
Miller was promoted to Brigadier-Gen-
eral and succeeded by Col. Samuel o.
Gregory. The regiment belonged to
Stanley's Division, Fourth Corps, Army
Of the Cumberland. and lost so killed
and 244 died from dissase-Editor Nae
tional Tribune.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The 10th Pm.

Editor National Tribune: Please pub
lish a sketch of the 18th Pa.-John
Fleegle. Ryot, Pa.
The 18th Pa. was organized at Phila-
delphia April 81. 1861. and mustered
out Aug. %. 1861. The Colonel was
Peter Lyle, and it was stationed near
Fort McHenry.-Editor National Tri5-
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
Tho Wirs Monument.

The Ladies Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic, Department of Ohio, in their
17th Annual Convention, at Dayton
unanimously adopted resolutions declar-
ing that the proposition to erect a mon
ument to the memory Of Wirz Is an in
suit to every American soldier, and can
not be too severely condemned. There
fore. the mothers, wives. daughters and
sisters Of the heroes who suffered at his
hands desire to express their utmost
condemnation OF the project.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The 4Sfh Ohio.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
me a short sketch of the 45th Ohio
George w. Fitzpatrick, Silver Creek, o..
The 45th Ohio was organized at Camp
Chase Aug. 19, 1852, and mustered out
June IL, 1865. Col. Benja min P. Ruffkle
was discharged, and Lieut.-Col. John H.
Humphrey was in command when the
regiment was mustered out. 1t belonged
to the Twenty-third Corps, Army of the
Ohio, and lost So killed and 276 died
from disease-Editor National Tribune
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
WaAfa Song.

B. P. Doe, Cambridgeport. Mass,
wants the words to tho song called 'The
Girl Left Behind Me-" commencing:
'Tis many days since left home to
Join our glorious army,
l thought OF but my country's call, and
not OF what might harm me-" etc
The National tribune., 1906-09-06

pital before. don't remember his name
or company, and never heard whether
he lived or died. If any reader of The
National Tribune knows anything about
him. I would be pleased to get let
ter.-F. c. Taylor. Co. G, 147th Ill,
Peyton, Colo.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The 3Sth N. v,

John Wilson. 3sth n. Y. Kenton, o.,
feels aggrieved that his regiment is not
included in the fighting regiments. 1t
began at Bull Run, and was under such
peerless leaders as Hooker and Kearny
at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville. etc.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
Veterans in the City.

Comrade George w. Dean, Of Pitts
burg, who served in the eth Pa. Re-
serves. has been on q visit to the city
and the Manassas battle6elds. where hs
regiment did splendid fighting, Com
.sds :: s.ts,,, Dean . IN taa iUsptlpca hna,pess
The National tribune., 1906-09-06

the regiment as a whole lost seven offi-
GERS and 81 men killed and one officeR
and 145 mer died from disease. ETC.
Editor National Tribune
The National tribune., 1906-09-06

carnage and death, also the destruction
Of his largest vessel. the frigate Missis-
sippi.-S. H. Samuels. Cayuga, Ind.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06

=
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it-iicart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure or
apoplexy are often
the result OF kid
ney disease. II
kidney trouble is
allowed to advance
the neutrality-suspicious.
ed blood will az
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
The Cause Of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
The National tribune., 1906-09-06

James Kreiter, Fredericksburg, O.,
thinks he has quite a unique record in
four enlistments, serving out the full
term In each. He first enlisted in Co.
X, s7th Ohio, for three months; then
N Co. B, 129th Ohio. for six months:
then in Co. c. 1926 Ohio, for 100 days,
and finally in Co. H, 17sth Ohio, for one
year. He was not quite 16 at his first
enlistment.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
Has Their Discharge Papers.

Elisha r. Wise, 3o7 N Park Ave,
Warren. o., has in his possession the
discharge papers of James Mckinley,
private. Co. II, 9Th Pa. Cav: VIM. C.
Bryant. private. Co. !. 11th Pa; Capt.
w. B. Terry; Thomas Nand, private, Co.
b, 7th Wis. He would be glad TO deliver
them TO those entitled to them. Would
hike TO hear from some of the detailed
nen on hospital transport Connecticut
Of 1864.
The National tribune., 1906-09-06
Shot Six Bushwhackers.

A. B. Conrad. Akron. O., who was
employed by Uncle Sam on the Nash
Vile & Chattanooga Railroad during the
civil war, would like TO hear through
The National Tribune from any of the
Aring squad that shot six bushwhackers
On the edge of the timber east Of TulIa-
bona, March. 1865.