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The National tribune., 1908-10-29
DEATH OF GEN. COULTER. -
The Passing Of a Grand Old Soldier an
Citizen. -=s---sSs.

The Pennsylvania papers have, as
they should, warmly eulogistic edito-
rials upon Gen. Richard Coulter, whose
death occurred at Greensburg, Pa, Oct.
IA. Gen. Coulter, the Fighting Dick
of the civil war, was man of whom
Pennsylvania could be well proud, not
only as soldier but as citizen. He
was born In Greensburg Oct. 1, 1922,
and was consequently Sc at the time
of his death His father was a. we'll
known business man, and his mother
a daughter of Col. John Alexander. of
Carlisle, an officer In the Revolutionary
Army. Gen. Coulter, after leaving col
lege, became law student in the office
of his uncle, Richard Coulter, but left
this in December, 1S46, to enlist in the
I'd Pa for the Mexican War. He served
thru the war. and was engaged in all
the principal battles fought by Gen.
Scott's column advancing upon the City
of Mexico. At the conclusion Of the
war he re-entered the practice of the
law and became distinguished In IL.
At the outbreak Of the civil war he
took his company into the 11th Pa,
and became Lieutenant-Colonel of the
regiment. At the conclusion of the
three-months service he reorganiZed
the l1th Pa. for three years. and COM
manded II until promoted to Brigadier-
General. He distinguished himself in
cNtTy su WHICH Hc Was chedScu,
was brevetted Brigadier-General for
gallantry In the Wilderness and Spot
sylvania Court House. and Major-Gen-
eral for Five Forks and an assault from
the enemy on the Ford road. He was
wounded at Fredericksburg. Gettysburg
and Spotsylvania At the second Bull
Run his horse was shot under him. and
In the Wilderness he lost two horses In
succession. Returning home. he devot-
ed himelf to business and law, and was
eminently successful. For 81 years he
was President Of the First National
Bank at Greensburg. and was pioneer
in the development OF the coal business
Of Westminster County. He was Ma
son for SIS years, and with all his wealth
was a plain. modest. unobtrusive citi-
zen. friend as true as steel and one OF
the flercest enemies imaginable. IT Is
said of him that he never flinched from
any public duty nor failed in a private
obligation. The pallbearers at the fu-
neral were survivors Of the old 18th Pa.
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
He Got what n. A.k.a r.,.
tFrom Everybody.s Magazine. ,

Spurred on by newspaper taunts, pos-
sibly, a plain-clothes man of the At
lanta police set out one day to detect
violations of the Georgia prohibition
law. On Decatur street he met an old
negro whose appearance he considered
suspicious"
Say, uncle" he whispered with a
wink. do you know where / can get
some whisky?"
i spec maybe kin git yer some ef
yer gin me de money" replied the sus-
pected one.
We'll. here is a 50 bill." said the
plain-clothes man. ''Tll wait In the
alley here. Now hurry back"
"Yessah. boss. eff yen Jes' hop dis
box er shoes fer me-" and the police
man had the box under his arm before
he knew 1t, while the darky shambied
off down the street, turning the first
corner.
Thinking he was on a warm trail
and would soon have an important pris-
oner and witness with the goods on"
the sleuth waited in patience. An hour
went by. He was getting tired. Two
hours. Still no sign of the messenger
Weary and discouraged, he returned
to the police station. Suddenly he re-
membered the shoes under his arm,
and decided to have q look. The box
contained, carefully wrapped. a full
quart bottle Of corn whisky.
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
The I1th Pa.

Editor National Tribune: Would you
kindly give sketch Of the old 11th
Pa. John p. Noel, Greensburg, Pa
The 11th Pa. one of Fox's fighting
regiments, was organized at Harrisburg
and Westmoreland County Dec. IL. 1851,
and finally mustered out July l, 1865.
1t had but one Colonel, Richard Coul-
ter, who commanded the regiment all
thru its service, and was brevetted a
Brigadier-General Aug. !, 1864. Its
first battle was Thoroughfare Gap,
where the whole brunt of the fight fell
on the 11th. At Manassas 1t lost A
killed. ia wounded and SO missing; a
total OF 246. including the losses at
Thoroughfare Gap and Rappahannock.
Lieut.-Col. Martin was among those
killed at Manassas. At Antietam the
regiment lost 124 more. At Spotsyl-
vanta, where Maj. keenan, lost his life
the 11th had three celor-bearers killed
and IL wounded while carrying the
State colors. This regiments service
was long. and Its loss In battle excep-
tionally large 1t belonged to Robin
sons Division. First Corps. and out of
total enrolment of 2.052 lost 236
killed and I81 from disease, etc. Its
total Of killed and wounded was s69.
and A Of It's members died in Confed-
crate prisons.-Editor National Trib
une.
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
THE NATIONAL OCTOBER 49, s
ANSWERS TO
CORRESPONDENTS.

E. H. L.. Louisville. KY. asks: Who
| make him famouss
Sam Patch was an athlete who lived
from 1907 to 1929, and was seized when
he was tweRy hrs Of age with a
mania for jhpin4 from high places
His first gry yAt lump was from the
sale River. d di41 1nce of between SO
and 80 feet. This lmade him the hero
of the hour, and he travelled about the
country leaping from the yardarms and
bowsprits of vessels and diving from
topn1asts. He gave exhibitions at Nj
agara Falls, and at Genessee Falls. al
Rochester. N. Y. After a successful
leap at Genessee Falls. which are 125
feet high, he made second attemp,
and was drowned.
H. B. P, Skipwith, Va, asks: What
became of the old u. S. frigate Niagara
and of the U. S. steamer Vanderbilt?
The U. s. frigate Niagara was sold
on Aug. 8. 1925, and the U. S. steamer
Vanderbilt was sold at Mare Island.
Cal. on April 1, 1873. to George
Howes, for $4,000. These figures were
obtained from the records of the Navy
Department; but we fear that the old
Niagara was before your time. Do
you not refer to some later vessel?
D. ]. K. Springfield. Mass. asks:
VIII you give me history Of the
$7,000.000 that Taft gave the Pope for
the Philippine Islands; what did he do
it for. or why was 1t done?
During the Spanish regime in the
Philippine Islands the Spanish priests
and criars acquired for their establish
ments large part of the best lands.
Subsequent to the purchase Of these
islands from Spain by the United States.
and the organization Of an Independ-
ent Catholic Church-independen Of
Rome-difficulties arose between Gov
erner Taft and the ecclesiastical author
tiles as to what part Of the property
was government and what part monastic
property. On account Of this contro-
versy Mr.. Taft was sent to Rome to ar
range settlement Of the question with
the Vatican. A commission, consisting
of two representatives of the United
States, two from the Vatican, and the
fifth to be nominated by the Viceroy Of
India. was proposed. to value the lands
to be purchased by the United States
Government from the Catholic Church
and the friars. and ultimately the trans
action was closed by the payment OF
$7,239.000. Full details of the trans
actions will be found in the Fourth
Annual Report of the Philippine Com
mission. signed by Mr.. Taft as Presi-
dent Of the Commission.
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
Spelling School In Prison.

Editor National Tribune: To while
away the dismal. gloomy hours in An
Jacksonville Prison some of US conduct
ed a spelling school. using the old blue
backed elementary speller. It became
your humble servants turn to pro-
nOunce. The conclusion Of shells and
a knock down In blockhouse battle,
which effects were intensified by the
hardships Incident to prison life, left
the hearing little deficient So a word
passed around perhaps twice before the
pronouncer decided that the word was
spelled correctly. In an instant a com.
rade claimed he spelled the word the
same way. but 4 insisted that he was
mistaken. Finally he kicked the book
out of my hands. l reached for the
book. thinking as Strengthened up ]
would mount my comrade. but when
looked him inftthe face he was all
smiles. ] iooked at the other boys,
and they were smiling. So all the fight
left me. and we went on with our
school. soft words turneth away
wrath" and so doth q emile.-M. p,
Julian. Chester. Ark.
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
P.rdoned, but Shot.

Editor National Tribune: saw in
The National Tribune Of Jan. 10. 1907,
an account OF the execution on March
10. 1865. of deserter, John Kelley.
Sergeant. Co. X. 14fh N. J. I will state
that he or Gen. J. Warren Keifer is
mistaken. a. Keifcr commanded the
Second Brigaoc. Third Division, Sixth
Corps. composed Of the 1f0ths 1921.
I26th. ohio.z S7th and 13Sth Pa. 6th
raiea Terrell s~iIl write to Gen.sJ. War
rem Keifer. Springfield. o.. and get his
book, Slavery and Four Years of
War. land turn to Vol.S H, page 1876, he
will find Just what will be written in
this communicad dph. During my en-
tire service there was but one instance
where I was required to execute
Union soldiee Of my command. Private
James L. Hicks. az the s7th Pa. boy
about 19 years old. was found guilty of
desertion. He had deserted to go to
PhiladeIphfas his home. in company
with a soldier OF another command,
much his senior. who had forged fur
arrested. returned to the army, con-
victed and sentenced to be shot. Gen.
Meade ordered me to execute the SEN
tence as to Hicks Feb. 10. 1865. The
man. who was largely responsible for
Hicks's desertion. succeeded thru
friends in inducing President Lincoln
to commute his sentence to imprison-
ment at the Dry Tortugas. was aware
Of efforts being made to have Hicks's
sentence likewise commuted, and / tried
to reach the President with communi-
cations asking the same leniency for
him. So certain was that Lincoln had
or would reprieve Hicks that failed
to have him shot on the day named.
Some officious person reported my dere-
LECTION to Meade. who thereupon with
some censure) ordered me to shoot
Hicks on the next day. and to report in
person the fact of the shooting. This
order I was obliged to obey. The bri-
gade was drawn up on three sides OF a
square. with ranks opened. facing each
other. and in the center of the fourth
and open side grave was dug and a
coffin placed beside II. The condemned
Of the command. preceded by a drum
and fife playing the Dead March," to
the coffin. where he was blindfolded
and required to stand in front Of six
men armed with rifles. Five only Of
the rifles were loaded with bali. At the
officer the guns were discharged. and
poor Hicks fell dead. He was placed
in the coffin and forthwith buried. On
the same day word came that Lincoln
had pardoned Hicks. I win state that
the officer in charge Of the firing squad
was Brevet Maj. Luther Brown. Provost
Marshal Of the division. He went out
at the organization Of the 10th Ohio
as Captain Of Co. I. The day Hicks was
executed my regiment was in the front
line. and when the execution was over
we were ordered in column Of company
front. and I was left guide. The left OF
the company passed within 10 feet of
Hicks's dead body. Now. Comrade Ter
rell. would not have written this n
YOU had given the right name Of the
boy who was shot. I do II with all
kindness to one of our old Third Divi-
sion boys. I would be pleased to hear
from some old Sixth Corps comrades.
hope all have not answered the last
roll call-Adam HORNE. Co. H, 110th
Ohio, Greenville. O..
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
Cannon Dedicated.

A grand Campfire was held at Su-
perior. Neb.. In September to dedicate
a gun which had been received from the
War Department and which had done
duty in the Army Of the Cumberland
The day was the anniversary of Chick
amauga. and many who had fought in
that battle were present. The w. r. c.
gave the veterans a regular soldier
meal in the Post room before going to
the park. There speeches and remin-
iscences interspersed with music were
In order.
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
cu.hi.x.s Albem.rle Men.

says that there should be a monument
erected to the men who followed Lieut..
William B. Gushing in his daring ex-
ploit OF blowing up the AIbemarle. The
names of these men were: Acting En-
sign w. L. Howarth. Acting Master
Mates T. s. Gay and John Woodman,
Acting Assistant Paymaster F. II. Swan.
Ncting Third Assistant Engineer c. l..
Stever and w. Stotesbury and eight
men, whose names were s. Higgins,
irst-class fireman: R. Hamilton, coal
HEAVIER: w. Smith: B. Harley; e. ].
aoughton, ordinary seamGn: L. DEM
ng. H. Wilkes and r. H. King. lands
men.
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
RECRUITS FROM THE FARM.
The Fascination of Working at Hights
Thrills the Country Boy.
(From Everybody's Magazine.)

Better recruits than the sailors"
said an engineer on the Singer Build
ing, "are the boys from American
farms. Here Is how We get 'em: A big
railroad bridge Is being built over a
river. The boy from the farm comes
o watch 1t. He sees the men climbing
out over the water. using ropes for
staircases, taking all kinds of daredevil
risks. And pretty soon his jaws fall
Jpen, and he says to himself that this
mere game beats the circus all hollow.
He ends by getting a job. an easy
Job at first, inshore, carrying tie water
pail or shoveling sand. All this time
he's watching the circus out over the
liver. He watches his chance; he gets
nut there himself. learns how to tic
ropes and to sit on air. In few months
ne is one of the gang. And then good
~ to the farm. It's a rowing life after
hat, from Maine to the Rockies. High
oay, free hand, and excitement every
minute. It's rarely you'll find mar
N the steel who isn't glued for life to
his work. It's kind Of a passion"
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
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The National tribune., 1908-10-29
He Knew How to Vote.
(From Everybody's Magazine,

A Republican orator concluded his
speech with the announcement that he
would be glad to answer any arguments
put forward by the other side.
An old Irfsh-American citizen &C.
cepted the challenge.
Eight years ago." he said. 'they told
US to vote for Bryan, an thot we'd be
prosperous. OF did vote for Bryan. an
Owe niver been so prosperous In all
me loife, an now. begorry, Ofm goin'
to vote for him again!"
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
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The National tribune., 1908-10-29
Mexican veternn..

The Annual Reunion of the Illinois
Association of Mexican War Veterans
was held at Paris. ILL.,. with but IA
present. The oldest was 88 and the
youngest IS. Among them was Charles
Smith, of Springfield. who also served
in the 18th Ohio. The veterans were
handsomely entertained by the people
Of Paris
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
Not Amphfbious.
tFrom Everybody,s Magazine.)

tFrom EVeryUouys Magazine.J
After scorching days work old Ben
Smith lighted his corncob pipe and sat
down on the little wharf to rest. Near
him lay an alligator, the visible result
Of his labors. tourist from the North
approached and loftily remarked: "Ah
see you have an alligator"
No answer.
'It is amphibious, Is 1t not?"
The tone nettled the old man.
"Amphibious. h-l!" he growled
He'd bite yer arm of before ye could
say Jack Robinson!"
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
Pen.ioner of the Revolution.

T. D. McGillicuddy. 81 Brightwood
Ave-, Cleveland. o.. says that during
his work he came across a charming old
lady who is one of the two surviving
pensioners of the Revolutionary War.
She is esteemed by everyone in the
County. He sends us her picture and
history. Her name is Mrs. Sarah c.
Hurlbutt. Her father. Elisha Weeks,
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
Speaking for the Chickens.

A southerner. hearing q great COM
motion IN his chicken house one dark
night, took his revolver and went to
investigate.
who's there?" he sternly demanded,
opening the door.
No answer.
who's there? Answer. or I'll shoot!"
A trembling voice from the farthest
corner.
"'Deed. sab. dey amt nobody hyah
fceptin' US chickens"
The National tribune., 1908-10-29

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The National tribune., 1908-10-29
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The National tribune., 1908-10-29
Reunion Of the ata W.

The Reunion of the 9Th VT, which
was to have been held In Montpelier
Oct. 20, has been postponed until July,
1909, when 1t will be held in Burlington
in connection with the Champlain Ter
centenary celebration.
The National tribune., 1908-10-29

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you d. NOS pay our mail mail profes.. s.
Vsional fee until cured q satisfied. German.
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The National tribune., 1908-10-29
NenrIy All On.

(From Everybody's Magazine.)
Hurry up. Tommy" called mother
from downstairs. Were late now
Have you got your shoes on?"
'Yes, mammal: all but one."
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
9Th NEW YORK CAVALRY.

A large and complete History ofthis regiment with
Portraits Maps and Pictures. has Just published
aud be had by remitting five dollars (s5.0Ol to
F. A. Easton, Cor Main and Pleasant sts. Worcester.
Mass
The National tribune., 1908-10-29

and grandfather. Capt. Thomas Weeks,
served In the Continental army. Par
MEMO G.. Hurlbutt served in Co. G..
2O7th Pa, during the civil war, and is
,ow living near Little March, Pa. Mrs.
Hurlbutt is 90 years old, with unim-
paired faculties. making her appear
much younger. She has never worn
glasses. and is drawing pension under
a special act.
The National tribune., 1908-10-29
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The National tribune., 1908-10-29

All jellies should be kept where 1t is
cool and dark. If you have no dry cell
lar or dark closet, cover the shelves of
any cool closet with black cotton and
hang a curtain of the same over the
fruit.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-01-10
Celebrate Their Golden Wedding.

One of the most notable events of the
holiday season was the celebration of
the golden wedding anniversary of Mr.,
and Mrs. j. III. Carpenter at their home
in Christiana township on Friday Dec.
81, 1907 At IL o'clock in the morning,
the hour designated by the invitation
cards, about $50 guests among whom
were lifelong friends, neighbors and
relatives from different parts of the
state assembled at their spacious farm
residence to do honor to the worthy and
venerable couple and to help them fit
tingly celebrate that rareio occasion which
few couples are given the privilege to
enjoy-their golden wedding jubilee.
The four main rooms of the house, all
thrown together by the opening of fold
ing doors, were very tastefully decorated
with holly and choice plants. The par
lor in which the elderly bride and groom
were seated was appropriately decorated
and the archway leading to the sitting
room was prettily draped in white or
| which the numbers 1887" and 1907"
were worked in gold.
For the time being the chambers on
the second floor were transformed into
dining rooms where about forty guests
we're served at time. At l o'clock an
ella borate three course dinner was served,
over which Mrs. 0. FL. Carpenter and
sister Miss Mary Hart of Oakland, pre-
sided and we're ably assisted by num-
Der of young ladies of the neighborhood.
The color scheme of the dining rooms
| was green and white and the center
pieces fragrant carnations.
After dinner Mrs. Frank Mack of Ft.
Atkinson favored the company with
beautifully rendered solo. This was fol-
lowed by other musical selections, one
of which was entitled 1.-The Golden We'd
ding. Mr. Stephen Haight was called
upon and in few we'll selected words
congratulated Mr.. and Mrs. Carpenter
| upon their success in life, wishing them
many more years of happiness and con-
tinued prosperity On behalf of the
neighbors and friends, Mr.. Haight pre-
sented the couple with two beautiful
| leather seated chairs as token Of their
| love and esteem. They also received
gold clock, beautiful gold jewel case
| from a cousin in Iowa. leather bound
book of American Poems from cousin
in South Dakota, whom distance pre-
vented from being present, and several
gifts in gold from other relatives. Many
were the congratulations and we'll wishes
, that were showered upon the bride and
groom of half century.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carpenter are among
the oldest and most highly respected
residents of Dane county. They started
their welded life on the same farm
where they passed their fiftieth year in.
| happy union They have lived honor
ably and creditably, and now in their
declining days they can enjoy the happy
reflection of a we'll spent life. It is the
sincere wish of large circle of friends
that life's sunset may be bright and
! happy one for them.