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The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Service Pension.

John S. Burley, Risley, N. j., thinks
1t very unfair that Congressman who
have great deal to say about not be-
ing able to live on their salaries, and
who really owe the National Capital to
the soldiers. should be so unwilling to
give the men who saved the country
even $12 a month. The Soldiers Homes
may be all right, but most men prefer
the liberty of their own home, and
would stay there if they had money
enough. COmrade Burley thinks so
many of the old soldiers would not die
at the comparatively early age they do,
before 65, if they had a little more
money with which to buy tho neces-
saries of life. If the Government would
do away with the Examining Boards
and the pay offices thruout the States,
and divide the money with the old SOL
diers, that would be justice.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Surgeons Taken Prisoner.

Editor National Tribune: 1 note that
you wish a record of Surgeons who
were taken prisoners during the war of
he rebellion. I was taken prisoner
twice. The first time was at Winches-
ter for two weeks, and the second time
for three months at Cedar Mountain.
While at Winchester 1 made an ar
rangement with the Confederate Gov
ernment thru DIR. Conrad, Surgeon on
Gen. Jackson's staff, whereby Surgeons
and their assistants were not to be con-
sidered as prisoners of war, and all that
We're held as such at that time were
Immediately ordered by Stanton to be
released.-Josiah +. Day, NJ. D., 62
Adams Ave, Everett, Mass.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
INFORMATION BUREAU.

Editor National Tribune: My plants,
which l value highly, are infested with
insects of various kinds which inju7e
them and greatly disturb me. What Is
the best method of treatment to get
rid of the little pests?-Mrs. A. n.
Drummer, Attica, Ind.
Take a small handful of tobacco, and
steep it in boiling water until the water
looks like weak tea. When the water
is cool it is fit for use, with a sponge
or soft cloth. Afterwards reduce the
strength of the infusion with more wa
ter, and thoroly wet the earth around
the roots. This is one of the best way
for keeping plant healthy and de-
stroying insects.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
The Swamp Angel.

Editor National Tribune: Could you
inform me thru the columns of The
National Tribune the size of the gun
called the Swamp Angel, that was in
tended to lombard Charleston from
Morris Island Ezra Sullivan, Will
mington, Del.
The Swamp Angel battery was erect
ed at a point midway between Morris
and James Islands and mile from
the former. Its distance from Charles
ton in a direct line was $500 yards. or
about five miles. and the gun had to be
elevated 35 degrees. The first gun
mounted was an eight-inch 2O0-pound
rifle Parrot, which Serg't Felter, of the
New York Engineers. named the Swamp
Angel. 1t fired 35 shots. when it burst
and smaller guns had to be substituted.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
His Relics.

VIM. H. Trimmer, Mechanicsburg.
Pa, does not claim to be the youngest
or Oldest soldier, but his father had
three sons in the Union army, one Is,
one Is and the other IA. His mother is
living at the age of 81, but his father
is dead Comrade Trimmer has a num-
ber Of relics Of the war, his old Hymn
and Prayer Book, hardtack of 1861,
letter taken from the pocket of a
dead rebel, a penny of 1893, which he
found; Gen. Dix's dispatch, which on
one side says, "The Flag Of our Union" ="
and on the other, whoever attempts
to take it down, shoot him on the spot"
This he got at Gettysburg Nov. 10.
1863, when Lincoln made his famous
speech He has also some of the old
quarters from SO to 81, and some of
the first new pennies with the eagle on
one side. He wants the boys to know
he is still alive, and hopes many of them
will see this. He enjoys The National
Tribune, and thinks there is lots of fun
in it.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Free Trial Treatment.

II any reade: Of this paper, man OF
woman, is suffering from a Kidney,
Bladder or Uric Acid Disease and wants
a remedy that is Harmless, Pure,
Wholesome. that is free from POisons
and Narcotics and that in a large per
cent Of cases is an Actual Aid In Re-
storing Kidney Vitality, in Cleansing
the Kidneys, in Healing the Kidneys, in
Reducing Kidney Inflammation, in
Stopping Backache, in Stopping other
Aches caused by Deranged Kidneys,
in Relieving Bladder Soreness, In Re
lieving Cystitis, in Relieving Catarrh of
the Bladder, in Healing the Mucous
Membrane of the Bladder. in Relieving
Painful Urination, in Cleansing and
Stcrilizing the Urine, in Expeliing Uric
Acid, in Preventing Frequent Urination,
in Bringing Back Health, then they
should this day, this minute, do as
Mr.. Bibb did-send for a Free TEST of
The Williams Treatment, and prove its
worth in their own cases.
For more than fifteen years this re-
markable treatment has been in use,
and has steadily gained in the estima-
ton of thinking people, who want an
honest remedy they can depend upon.
A Trial Treatment, My Best Advice and
Instructive Literature all by Mail,
Free and Prepaid.
II this announcement crowds me with
replies the offer will be withdrawn with
out notice, so don't delay. Address DIR.
ID. A. Williams, - p. o. Block, East
Hampton, Conn.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
with Granger at the Apache Treaty.

w. W. Mckee. Corporal, Co. F, 18th
L. s., can recall some exciting times
about Fort Bayard and Silver City. n.
NJ, during II. '72 and '73. and was
with Gems. +. C. Devin, Gordon Grang-
er and others at the treaty with Cochise,
the Apache chief, assisting in placing
the Indians on the reservation at Tula-
rosa, n. NJ. He would like to hear from
some of his comrades of the 18th U. S.
and the Sth U. S. Cav, who were sta
toned in New Mexico from 1870 to
ls7R.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Danced For Them,

Michael H. Mccullough, Co. II, 7th
Pa. Cav, Redman Mills, Pa, says that
during the Annual Reunion of the 7th
Pa. Cav. in Harrisburg, Oct. 1924. some
Of the boys asked him to dance. He was
in the Capitol Building waiting for the
elevator, when a crowd of the boys
asked him to dance, which he did, and
he thinks that is more than anyone else,
possibly can say.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Waa Worth 1t.

]. R. Messer, Co. A, 3Sth Mass, 125
Northern Boulevard, Albany, N. Y, had
to work II hours the day before he
Reunion of the 3Sth Mass. travelled the
200 miles. attended the Reunion that
night, travelled the 200 miles back,
starting the same night, and worked IL
hours the next day. 1t was pretty hard
on hin. being Sc years old, but it was
worth 1t. The Reunion took place Oct.
10, at the Revere House, and 80 of the
comrades were present, 19 having pass
ed away during the year. The Reunion
was 4 grand success. and the old boys
were a pretty lively company.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
HEm0RRHAGE
BLADDER
Owing to Age Was Pronounced Incure-
ble.-Feels He Is Now Restored to
Health.-Can Do About as
Much Work as He Did
Forty Years Ago.

Bowling Green, KY, May 3, 1905.
DIR. d. A. Williams.
Dear Sir: After taking only four boxes
of your treatment feel that am fully
restored to health. Ny trouble was hem
orrhage Of the Bladder, which was pro-
nounced incurable in consequence of my
advanced age, but thanks be to my Max
er I can truly say that I feel that 1 am a
well man again. and able to do almost
as much work as could forty years ago.
l shall recommend your medicine to all
Thanking you for kindness and free
advice conferred upon me. and hoping
that you may continue to be successful
in your profession, I remain, truly,
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
How Nenr Did II Come.

Editor National Tribune: While do
ing signal duty on Crows Nest Signal
Tower during January, 1864, at the time
the rebel gunboats came down the riv-
er, Jan. "a, 1 was thrown back against
the railing of the little house on top of
tower by the passing Of a 60-pound or
larger shell thrown from the line of
works known as Drewry's Bluff Bat
teries, about one-half mile distant. How
near to me would you say 1t came? /
was knocked out for some time. l
would like to hear from some of the
signal boys. giving their experiences
Arch S. Thompson. TIC Walnut Ave,
Edgewood Park, Pittsburg, Pa.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
From Fighting Stock.

Wellington Case. Corporal, Co. NJ. I'd
Wis Cav, Fort Atkinson, Wis, had both
a paternal and maternal grandfather in
the War of 1912; his father was in the
Mexican War, and also Lieutenant in
the 9Th Fla. Cav, C. S. A. He would
like to hear from his old comrades and
from the vets of the 5th Ill. Cav.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Homemade Cement.

If you wish to stick anything. and
have no glue in the house, try the fol-
lowing recipe: Take a small piece of
cold potato which has been boiled, and
rub it up and down on a piece of paper
with your fingers for about five min
utes. 1t will become the right consis-
tency. and stick as well as the strongest
glue
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Only Half Done.

w. H. Smith. New Brighton, Pa,
says that so many things are only half
done; for instance, the bill giving $40
month to those who lost foot or a
hand below the knee or elbow. The
original bill also included those who
had disabilities equivalent to the loss
of a hand or a foot, but this was cut
out, and it was an injustice.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Gun EROSION.

The whole question of gun erosion is
brought up by the proposition of the
Ordnance Bureau of the War Depart
ment to build a 14-inch gun which, with
a less pressure per square foot than the
smaller guns, will yet have the same
striking impact for its shot. There are
two schools of thought as to what pro-
duces this erosion. One school believes
that it is due to the leakage of gases
past the projectiIe owing to the failure
of the copper rif1ing bands to properly
fill the grooves. The last test of two
high-powered guns seems to confirm
this view. In firing the last 10 rounds
with the Brown wire gun at Sandy
Hook the enormous pressure Of $4,000
pounds per square inch was secured
with a velocity to the shot of over $500
feet. It was found, however, that in
the last rounds the projectiles from one
of the guns did not rotate properly, and
the shells merely tumbled end over end.
The chambers and rifing were badly
scored out up to within the last IA feet
Of the gun. A new and improved sys-
tenn OF copper bands was put on the
shells, which seemed to give them again
their proper line of flight and to stop
further erosion. On the other hand, it
is found that every diminution of pres
sure greatly diminishes the scoring, and
this supports the views Of those who
claim that the pressure is so intense as
to actually destroy the force of aggre-
cation of the particles OF iron and let
them separate like dry sand. There
fore, the direction of thought of the ar
tillerists is toward much larger cham
bers, longer guns and slower burning
powder. 1t is asserted that six-inch
gun 55 calibers long, with a slow burn
ing powder and with its projectiles
double-banded, can maintain velocity
Of 1000 feet per second for a sufficient
number of rounds to well repay the cost
Of the gun.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24

We very much fear that the vege-
tarians have a hopeless case in the
editor OF the Ridgway. H., News. What
can be done with man who gives this
appetizing panegyric upon the fieshpots
Of long ago:
ut would pay our farmers to slaugh-
ter their own hogs and cure their own
meat, rather than sell their porkers
for five cents pound now and buy
bacon at Il TO IS cents next Summer.
Besides. look at the lard you lose and
the satisfaction you miss in not eating
the backbones, ribs and sausage, the
johnny-cakes. cracking corn bread,
then the souse, the melt, the brains.
picked pigs feet and all the good cheer
that used TO surround hog killing time
when we We're n farmer boy. Yum!
yum, stand aside. turkey and sweet
stuff. Give us a regular old-fashioned
hog-killing time dinner"
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
The I'd Ohio Cav.

The report of the proceedings of the
Annual Reunion of the I'd Ohio Cav.
and the 25th Ohio Battery, held in
Cleveland, O., Oct. 16. 1906, have been
printed in a handsome little pamphlet
which is being sent out by Secretary w.
r. Austin, 2178 E. 49th St., Cleveland,
Ohio
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
David F.. Cable,

Editor National Tribune: In a recent
issue some one inquired as to the iden-
tity of one David +. Gable. In reply,
he had an eventful career as a military
man. First, he was a Captain in the
goth Ohio three months, 1861. and at
the reorganization for three years he
The National tribune., 1907-01-24

Hereafter the application room and
the mail room of the Patent Office will
test all applications, communications
and other instruments in writing and
printing which are intended to be of
permanent record for the durability OF
their inks. Those papers which will not
stand the test of Labarraques solution
and oxalic acid will be returned to the
writer's.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
To Clean Ivory.

A simple way Of cleaning ivory is as
follows: Get some bicarbonate of soda
and some hot water. Dip brush into
the water and then into the soda, and
rub the ivory with 1t.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Restoring Gilt Frames.

Gilt frames may be revived by beat
ing up the whites of eggs with an ounce
of soda, and then, after cleaning weli
with dust cloth, rubbing them over
with a soft brush dipt in the mixture
The National tribune., 1907-01-24


Y.
in
everything
Root a short time
I
il in
know hat anddo
truly I
The National tribune., 1907-01-24

To remove rusty screw. hold a red
hot iron to the head Of the screw for a
short time, and use the screwdriver
while the screw is still hot.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Test for Yourself the Wonderful
Curative Properties Of Swamp-Root
The Great Kidney. Liver and Bladder Remedy.
Original
A Grand Army Captain Praises Swamp. Root.

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of
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OF
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to- me-
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Sth Ill. Cav.

Comrade C. NJ. Carr, Driscoll. N. D..
wishes to know whether any history of
the Sth Ill. Cav. has been printed. VIII
some comrade kindly give him the In
formation2
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Rheuu,otssr, cured,

vitae-Ore has been successful in cur.
ing thousands of cases of rheumatism
many old and chronic. Sent on thirty
days trial Read offer on last page.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Stomach Trouble.

II your Stomach is ailing, if your food
m0tresses and fails 10 feed you, you
ought 10 try Vitae-Ore. Sent on thirty
naSs' trial. See offer on last page.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24

Curtis Holland, Butte, Mont, takes
up IA columns to describe a patent
which has been granted him for bot
fIe-labeling machine.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24

II you have rheumatism cut out this
free dollar coupon and send 1t to us with
your name and address plainly written
on the blank lines. Return mail will
bring you-free to try-a Dollar pair of
the famous Magic Foot Drafts, the great
Michigan remedy for rheumatism. They
are curing very bad cases of every kind
of rheumatism, both chronic and acute,
no matter how severe. They are curing
cases Of 80 and 40 years suffering, after
doctors and baths and medicines had
failed. Send us the coupon today. When
the Drafts come, try them. If you are
satisfied with the benefit received--then
YOU can send us One Dollar. If not, we
take your simple ,,,,, x.,x rv v..-
say SO, and the <#a#4
Drafts cost youG III IL -uu-...u<E "A
absolutely moth 3wI ma IA
ing. Are they ~ 3yyyeYS IN
not worth trying " ~
on that basis?
Our faith is strong that they will cure
you, so cut out and send the coupon
today to Magic Foot Draft Co., sc Z
Oliver Bldg, Jackson. Mich. Send no
the coupon. Write today.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Stocking,

Albert f. A. Kings Washington. d.
c., contribution to the weighty prob
lem of foot ease is a stocking closed at
the toe and fitting the foot snugly at
The National tribune., 1907-01-24

For the first time in many weeks
there was no non-refillable bottle pat
ented last week and only one rotary
engine and no churn.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24

I1 r Of
geao The ge Of a is guaranteed ~ ~
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
Kingston.

Kingston, which has been over
whelmed with such a terrible disaster,
is the commercial and political capital
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
| Can Cure Cancer
At Home Without Pain, Plaster or Operation
and Tell You How, Free.

I have discovered a
new and seemingly
unfailing treatment
for the relief and cure
of the deadly cancer.
1 have made some
most astonis hing
cures. / believe every
person with cancer
should know of this
marvellous medicine
and its wonderful
cures. and / will be
glad TO give full in
formation free to all
who write me and tell
me about their case.
Peter Reagan, Gales
burg, Ill, mad cancer
of the mouth and
throat. Doctors said
mo hope" Mr.. Kea-
gan wrote: at is onl,
n question of q short
time-I must die" To-
day his cancer is heal
ed up and he is well.
My marvellous radia-
tiZed fluid did II. 1t
has other just such
cures to its credit. 1t
is saving people every
day and restoring
them TO health and
The National tribune., 1907-01-24

Rusty Screws.

and is solidly gripped by the lever han
die in the act of turning.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24
>~~>ALL FOR II CENTS~~~>

and Pint Of Bsss
wiS all postpaid with Catalogue OF Loo bargains,
II u nay postage Write to-day Address
BATES CO., DEPT. Q, BOX $40. BOSTON. MASS.
The National tribune., 1907-01-24

We'll tneH 10 health ana
strength Ii You have
cancer any lump that you believe is cancer
write to-day and learn how others have been cured
quickly and safely and at very small expense. No
matter what your condition may be, do not hesitate
to write and tell me about IT, l will answer your let
ter promptly giving you, absolutely free full infor-
nation and proof of many remarkable cures
DR.. Rupert Wells, 2SS6 Radol Bldg., St. Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-09
BOMBS BY MAIL.
One for Gov. Buchtel and One
for ID. IL. Moffatt.
Recipients WereWarned i'm Time
to Prevent a Tragedy.
POLICE HAVE SENDER.
Object, He Says, Was to Attract
Public Attention
And incidentally to Obtain a
Little Money.

Denver. Oct. 9.-Governor Henry A
Buchtel. David H. Moffatt,. president OF
! the. First National bank of Denver. and
Charles B. Kounze, president of the
Colorado National, have received
| through the mails internal machines
containing sufficient dynamite to have
caused great destruction of lives and
property had they been exploded.
Fortunately warning had been given to
the recipients of the machines before
they were received, by Chief of Police
Michael Delaney who had obtained a
confession from Kemp V. Bigelow by
whom they were mailed.
Bfgelow confessed also that he had
sent Internal machines to Lawrence c..
Phipp and Edward Chase but these
were not delivered.
The machines received by Messrs.
Moffatt and KOunZe were turned over
to Governor Buchtel was received by
the governors private secretary, Alfred
G. Montgomery, who removed the
wrapper, disclosing a box with a slid
ing cover. His suspicious were aroused
and he reported the matter to Governor
Buchtel, who then informed him that
he had been warned by the chief OF
police to be on the lookout for an in
fernal machine. Adjutant General
Kelly, and officers of the police depart
ment were called in and the box was
carefully opened by them in such a
manner as to avoid exploding it's con-
tents. 1t was fOunQ to contain TWO
sticks of dynamite to which We're at
tached fuses and caps and which were
packed in black powder. The sliding
top was lined with sandpaper and
matches had been placed with their
heads in contact with the Sandpaper
SO that they would have been lighted
if the box was opened in the manner
intended, thus undoubtedly causing an
explosion of the dynamite. The other
internal machines were counterparts of
this one.
In the presence of Chief of Police
Delany, Police Commissioner Earl
Hewitt, representatives of newspapers
and Fred Moffatt, a nephew of David
H. Moffatt, Bigelow made a confession
in which he admitted sending the in
fernal machines and explaining his mo-
tive He said he that he was unable
to earn enough at his regular employ
nlent to keep him properly and con-
ceived the idea of making hero of
himself with probable financial reward
as a result. Accordingly, he made a
special trip to ElDorado, Colo, where
he secured the dynamite, and return
ing to the city Sunday prepared the
Internal ma chimes and mailed them in
street corner mail boxes. He then
lot at the rear of Edward Chase's resi-
dence and followed this up Immediately
by notifying the police that he had
overheard two men discussing a plot
to kill the men above named.
Chief Delaney promptly placed Bige-s
low under arrest and the latter fearing
the awful results of his action in send
ing the internal machines confessed.
fortunately in time to enable the police
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-09
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct 9.-wHEAT-Tradin
in the wheat pit today was active and the
market was strong. The chief influence
was higher cables, Liverpool being report
wheat opened M@Ac to lie higher, at 81. o59s
@1. 03X, sold off to SI037s and then ad-
vanced to S105T. Minneapolis. Duluth
and Chicago reported receipts of 521
cars.
The market held strong and prices made
a new market record for the season. The
high point for December was $1.041a The
close was strong, with December up Ia
1hc. at $1.04.
CORN-The corn market was strong be-
cause of cold weather and small receipts.
December corn opened A@asc higher. at
69M@60c, and sold at 60ac
Strength of wheat was reflected in corn.
The high point for December was Gle.
The close was strong, with December up
&c, at 6O1k6605sc.
OATS-Smali local receipts and the
strength of wheat and corn combined to
cause firm prices in oats. December oats
opened &c higher, at 54bc, and then sold
at 54Ac.
PROvIsIONs-The provisions market
was firm because of the strength of grain
and Zoe advance in the price of live
hogs January pork was 10c higher, at
s15.z5. Lard was PIC higher, at $685. Ribs
were 21x@5c higher. at $s.O0qS. 021z.
wHEAT-Dec.. $1.O4; May, s1.1o Cash:
No. 2 red. $1.o3a91. o41z: No. red 81 O20
105h; No. hard. 81. 0sst .0e: No. 3 hard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-09

showed wide declines Denver and RIO
Grande and Great Northern Ore, CeItift-
points le Great P %orthern prefeTred. Kansas
and Texas and American Smelling point:
and Manhattan and Northern Pacific and
Railway Steel Spring large fractions.
There was continuous liquidation or nu-
to be- Roland Te asuas aee
stocks gave way in sympathy after fee
BILE show of resistance. Business increas-
States Reduction yielded 51z points, the
preferred So points, American Car ga
points. Northern Pacific and Erie first
points, Tennessee Copper 15s points, Mis-
souri, Pacific, Wabash preferred. Colore-
ing, Union Pacific, St. Paul. Canadian Pa
cific,. .AmaIgamated, Copper. American
Smelling, General Electric and Distillers'
Securities to IL points.
Li9uldatio1 was on al. more exten He
stocks sharing in the weakness Blocks
of from 1000 to 1000 shares were sold fire.
quently. Rio Grande and American lost
Pacific and Colorado Southern second pre-
ferred ~ points, Wabash preferred. New
York. Chicago and ST Louis, Amalgamat-
ed Copper and National Lead PA points,
Kansas and Texas 27s points and st. Louis
Atchison. Rock Island. Denver and Rio
Grande preferred, Kansas City Southern
and Louisville and Nashville and Corn
: The trading became quieter, but weak
spots developed continuously, especially
roads. which showed a long list of de-
clines running from to III points and es-
The standard dividend paying railroad
stocks were less affected. but declined in
sympathy. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapo-
lis and Omaha fell 5 points, General Elec-
trio points and Denver and Rio Grande
and American Car preferred 2 points. Wa
bash 1as points. Bonds were heavy.
Further inroads were made on prices af-
ter selling passed, but there was no nota-
points. Erie first preferred and Great
Northern Ore Certificates PA points, and
Northwestern points. Texas and Pacific
IA points. E....-...s-.