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The National tribune., 1909-11-18

for a considerable distance over a very
narrow road at the foot of the noun
tain which skirted the ford. 1t was d
fine road, as the roads in Norway seem
to be, made of crushed stone, with large
rocks placed on the edge of the side
next the water every few yards apart.
Sometimes these were so close together
that they formed practically a stone
wall. The scenery was magnificent
inclose some views of it-and Elizabeth
said it reminded her of the Fluellan
drive along Lake Luzerne in SWitZer-
land. We had seen nothing thus far
lovelier, perhaps nothing quite so lcVe-
ly. We wound in and out, following the
formation of the great rocks, some
times not being able to see more than
a few feet of road before US, and we
wondered what would happen if we
had CHANGED to meet some Gne coming
in the opposite direction, as there was
scarcely room enough to accommodate
our vehicle. Part of the drive was along
just such lovely country roads as we
have in New England, shaded by fine,
yigorous-looking trees, among which
bircheS predominated, and the quiet
familiarity of this in contrast to the
other brought out more vividly the nov
city Of its wild beauty.
1t was about o'clock when we
caught sight Of Faleidet from the top
of a hill, a mere handful of houses
nesting at the foot of the great rock
and, our pony taking heart when he
saw the declivity, knowing, dare say
just where he was, and that rest and
supper were close at hand, made a brave
use of the impetus he gathered during
the descent, and brought US up to the
door of Tenden's Hotel in great style
| The porter came out to meet us, carry
ing off our bags and things, and inside
We found the invariable English-speak-
ing young lady, only this time-and
want you to take note OF this-she wa!
decidedly plain person, absolutely the
first plain young woman we had seer
up to that time in Norway The house
too, lacked that delightful, scrupulousl,
fresh, clean appearance we had found
| elsewhere, tho our room Eve occupied
the same one on this occasion) wa!
large, and our beds quite grand, the
folded-over end Of the sheet and tn,
The National tribune., 1909-11-18
Justice for the California Mounlaineers.

Justice for the California MOuntaincers.
Editor National Tribune: I beg space
in The National Tribune-the soldiers
friend--to register kick against the
decision of the Secretary of the In
terror last year in holding that the sur
vivors of the Mountaineer Battalion,
California Volunteers. are not pension
able, because they enlisted for a special
service against the Indians, etc. L have
not seen the decision of the Secretary,
but l did see hard service as a member
of the Mountaineers from October, 1863,
to May, 1865, and recall that altho the
Indian War in northern California end
ed in the Spring of 1864, the Noun
taineers were not discharged until May
1865.
The Mountaineers enlisted for three
years or during the war" and received
the same pay and bounty, including So
per month from the State, and were
subject to the same service, discipline
and drill as other volunteers. They
were kept i'll the service by Gen. Nc
| Dowell until the end of the war. be-
cause they were needed. The noun
tains of northern California gained
army during the early part of 1864,
and as most all of the California volun-
teers were out of the State the situa-
ton was very grave, and the result was
that the MountaineerS were kept in the
service until the termination of the war.
Some of the members of the battalion,
Serg't Sewer, of Co. A, was one, l be-
lieve, got furloughs during the Summer
of 1864, went to San Francisco, secured
the services of All attorney, appeared
before Gen. Mcdowell and asked for a
discharge on the grounds that the In
dian War had terminated, but that Off
Ger refused the request for the reasons
above stated. 1 believe that Gen.
Wright, who then commanded the De-
partment of the Pacific, asked Gov.
Stanford to furnish volunteers for the
Indian War IN northern California, for
special service or something of the kind,
but when Gen. Mcdowell took COM
mand in Wright's place he refused to
carry out the agreement.
| If Congress wants to do the fair thing
| it will restore the few survivors of the
Mountaineers to the pension roll. ]
am glad that the G. A. r. at its last
annual meeting at Salt Lake spoke a
good word for us, and I believe that
Congress will do the right thing with
us.-J. Huntley, 60. d, 1st Battalion.
Mountainous, Cal. Vols, Gold Beach
| ore.
The National tribune., 1909-11-18
A Visit to Shiloh Battlefield.

Editor National Tribune: After Al
years l had the pleasure of rcvisiting
the Pittsburg Landing battlefield of
Shiloh, accompanied by my wife and
daughter. We left Newport, KY, and
went south to Corinth, Miss. We stopped
at Col. CoXc's Hotel, an old cOmrade of
the c. $. A., and were highly entertained
and very much delighted with him.
Then we drove over in a carriage, %
miles, to the scene of the deadly battle
of Shiloh Of April 81, 1862. 1 was
agreeably surprised at the wonderful
changes which had been wrought in
the past AZ years. 1t was changed
death to a beautiful cemetery, with
drives, flowers and trees. / could al
most trace my steps over the field of
death, with the 26th KY. boys of Co.
ID. / recognized where Maj. John L.
Davidson fell. 1 could see in my mind
Lieut.. Brown lying on the fence. when
I assisted him to the field hospital after
being shot. Capt. Netler, of Co. q, was
also wounded near these two men, and
a lot of other worthy soldiers. But no
comrade can write his mind after pass
ing over such n battlefield. Col. Max
well was in command of the 26th KY
at that time. We could have remained
viewing the memorable place for weeks,
and could have found new interests
every day, but our time was limited.
We left with tears and throbbing
hearts, knowing that we, too, would
soon be numbered with the silent COM
rades. We We're courteOusly and kindly
treated by all the park employees, Off
GERS and hotel "storekecper" man and
his family. Supt. Reed we failed to
meet. L would have been pleased TO
meet him. We went in the Shiloh
church, said a few words to our God.
and went over to the Shiloh spring and
drank all We could. We then drove
The National tribune., 1909-11-18

trip as planned. We had a good break
fast. and took the boat for Sandene
about 1890, the entire "trip being made
in the famous NordfjOrd We sat up
on the upper deck. where the sun was
absolutely hot, sharing the same not
the sun but the deck, with an American
couple, elderly and nice-looking, and q
couple of German men. The sail was
thoroly enjoyed by us both, that old
alchemist. Sol, giving one OF his most
finished performances in sparkling wa
ter, dancing shadows and all that. ]
inclose a picture of iust such scenes as
we saw on the Nordfjord. we passed
more nice. notwithstanding farms.
tho small, than we have seen before in
our travels in this country, but we are
working south, you know, where the
vegetation is naturally more luxurious.
We reached Sandene. where we now
are, almost on the stroke of 2, almost
in time to hear the ring of the dinner
bell, that tocsin of the soul. This house,
the Hotel Gloppin, is on the ford, of
course {you would know that was COM
ing, wouldn't you, with your eyes shut
and both hands tied behind you?), and
has lovely flower garden at the hack.
1t is jam full of people, and We had
some trouble getting dinner, but 1t was
mighty good when we did get It, with
apple pie for dessert, and q particularly
creditable sample of apple pie, too. We
leave here now in little while for
Skei, drive there in a stollSjaerrc, about
a five hours drive. Take a good grip
onto something, for I am going to make
a remark which will stir you-they say
the scenery along this drive IS stu7en-
dously magnificent, nothing anywhere
in Norway finer
But more of this anon. Your loving.
Sailor Aunt"
The National tribune., 1909-11-18
SEEKING THE MIDNIGHT SUN.
One o. The National Tribune People Touring to the Far North

and the only male creature about was
the young man who received us when
we arrived and took our things off to
be dried, most likely the old mans son
and heir and brother to our Hebe of
the dining-room.
About o'clock we were told that our
team was ready to take us to Faleidet,
and. getting into our dry wraps and
| hats, we went out, expecting to find
another Stolkjaerre, of course. For
some reason, altho these people had
been notified that they would be re-
quired to furnish a fresh horse and cart,
they had nothing for us to ride in eX-
cept a sort of open calash, which had
long since seen its best days. but which
looked comfortable nevertheless. OF
course, it really made very little diff
ference what we went in so long as we
got there and had a good chance to
look at things as we went along, for we
had been told that the scenery along
this drive from Grodes to Falaidet was
about as fine as anything we would see,
and naturally we We're anxious to miss
nothing. 1t had stopped raining, for
which blessing we breathed q silent
prayer to heaven, hoping for the best
prepared for the worst. You may think
lI-consume far too much time talking
about the weather in these letters; but,
my dear, can't YOU see how fair or foul
lSllies make or mar US, and how impos
sible it is for me to ignore the subject?
OF course, you do.
We bowled alOng-"bOwled'' sounds
we'll; in reality the horse walked nearly
every step OF the way and dragged" or
"poked' would be nearer the truth
The National tribune., 1909-11-18
Can You Tell the Cause
Of Your Trouble:

Are you sometimes discouraged, and
think you'll never be any better?
Can you tell the cause of your trouble,
or what makes you sick?
Do you know that about nine-tenths of
all sickness is caused by kidney trouble?
Have you ever stopped to think that
your kidneys may be the cause of your
poor health?
Most people do not realize how much
work the kidneys are required to do
every day.
Every drop of blood in the body must
pass through and be filtered by the kid
neys thousands of times day.
How can they do their work well if
they are sick?
If your kidneys need treatment, DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the wonderful
kidney remedy, will prove to be just the
medicine you need.
If you will write to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y, every reader of this
paper, who has not already tried Swamp
Root, the great Kidney, Liver and Blad-
der Remedy, may receive a sample bot
tie by mail, absolutely free. You can
purchase the regular fffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles at all drug stores.
The National tribune., 1909-11-18
The Fair Thing in Pension Legislation

James M. Bishop, Norman, Okla,
says that there should be concen-
trated effort in the matter of pension
legislation. 1t is impossible to expect
that any bill based on length of service
can be absolutely fair to all. He cites
MS own case. He lacked II days of
serving three years, having volunteered
at Cumberland Gap while the fighting
was going on In the valley below In
plain hearing. He was continuously a,
the front with his regiment and was
promoted to First Lieutenant and Cap
tam. NO doubt many comrades served
three years and saw nothing like The
service that others did In two Years
The National Tribune Pension RiIl
strikes him as the fairest all around
except that 1t should be made s15 for
62, $50 for 65, $50 for 20, and $40
for 75 %i'
The National tribune., 1909-11-18
Illinois Soldiers at yfcksburg.

Maj. Chas. r. E. Koch. Secretary.
Illinois Vicksburg Park Commission,
1901 East 47th St, Chicago, wants The
National Tribune to give notice that all
members of Illinois regiments who par
ticipated in the Vicksburg campaign
from March 29 to July 4, and whose
names do not appear in the Illinois Me-
mortal Temple in the Vicksburg Ma
tional Military Park, or whose names
are Incorrectly spelled, to write to him.
The Commission is authorized by law
to correct such errors and will invcsti-
gate every case brought TO their at
tention prior to- Dec. 1, 1909. The book.
illinois at Vicksburg," which contains
all the names now inscribed on the Me-
The National tribune., 1909-11-18
The Monument to the Regulars.

I. N. Stanford, Shelbyville, Tenn, an
swers Comrade Thos. Mcnamara in re-
gard to the monument which was erect
ed at Stone River 10 the memory of the
members of the Regular Brigade who
were killed in that battle. Each officer
of the brigade contributed s5 and each
soldier 50, making $4,000 in all,
which was expended for the monument
that now stands in the National Gene
terry. When this was established the
bodies of all the Regulars were taken
up and placed around the monument,
which was suitably inscribed to the
memory OF the officers and enlisted men
of the 18th, 10th, 18th and 18th q. S.,
and Battery II, who were killed or died
of wounds. Comrade Mcnamara can
rest easy that his contribution was hon
eatly used
The National tribune., 1909-11-18
4 GaIInnI Hnfaran

The Leadville, Colo, papers are full
OF praise of the courage of Comrade
Joseph Kendrick, the proprietor OF the
LeadVlile lodging house. John Kelly
an eX-convict, and his pal. named RYAN,
trled TO hold up Kendrick, but he was
LOO qnick for them and got In a shot
2g,one P,,o Lhey could wounding Kelly.
iater surrendered to the police. Com.
pade kendrick was Sergeant in the
lantry. LUZ sd'-
The National tribune., 1909-11-18

back to Corinth. Miss, thru what Al
years ago was continuous field of
blood Duty called us to Pensacola,
Fla, Mobile, Ala, and New Orleans,
La, and l have returned a wiser COM.
rade. ] will repeat the stories of Shl-
Ion, Franklin, Nashville, Perryville,
Mumfordyille, Fort Donelson, Wild Cat
and others to our comrades of William
Nelson Post, 1, G.. A. r., OF Newport.
Ky-Philetus S. Givan, Sergeant Ma
jor. 26th KY, Newport, Ky.
The National tribune., 1909-11-18
STOMACH TROUBLES CURED
ABSORPTION METHOD
a common Sense Cure That Has Cured Tbo,,
sands and VIII Cure You.

we want the name OF every render NJ ,b,,
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All we ask is that you send 10 cent. -, fhissry! e
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The National tribune., 1909-11-18
LITERARY MERITS.

Interesting.
Accurate.
Full of Anecdotes.
Well balanced.
A Beautiful Gift.
A Fitting Centennial Memento
Every Home Should Have a Copy.
Every Citizen Should Read 1t.
or Special Interest 10 Civil War Veter-
ans. Their Wives. Sons, Daughters and
Descendants.
The National tribune., 1909-11-18
SPECIAL OFFER
A Patriotic Purpose.
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mortal Tablets. may be consulted in any
Grand Army Post, or in any public Ii
brary in the State of Illinois, and vet
Grams can thus ascertain If their names
are already on these bronze rolls of
honor
The National tribune., 1909-11-18

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Type Embeshed with Numerous Interesting Fme
Heavy Paper Substantially Bound Clearly and Fully ndexed
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
WOULD DEPRIVE GARMANY
OF AMERICAS GOOD WILL
British NotabIes Make Speeches in
Which Attempt Is Made to
Foment Trouble

BERLIN, oct. 9.-The speeches re-
Gently attributed to Lord Northcliffe,
Admiral Lord Charles Beresford and
Earl Grey, governor general of Cam
ada, together with various magazine
articles dealing with the relations of
Great Britain and Germany, have
been widely reproduced and COM
mented upon in this country.
The prevailing note is one Of ap-
prehension that a regular campaign
has been organized for the purpose OF
depriving Germany of the good will
of the United States and nourishing
the idea that Germany Is threatening
Great Britain.
The German commentators point
out that all the suggestions of com
ing trouble between Germany and
Great Britain came from the British
side, and that no German of distinc-
ton, either in "A public. speech or in
writing, has given voice to suspicion
of Great Britain.
Apprehension is expressed also over
the growth of the war party in Great
Britain. This party today is small,
but it is influential, and is gather
ing strength
An official effort is being made to re-
strain German comment of these
speeches and articles, with the idea of
avoiding the production of material
for irritating discussion.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
CANAL COMMISSIONERS
IMPORT MANY E0IRLEs
Merchants of Panama Object to ln-
roads on Business Made by
Government

WASHINGTON Oct. 9.-Some idea
of the extensive, business done by the
isthmian canal commission commits
sary, which furnishes supplies to COM
mission employees at or near cost price
after paying expenses, may be gath
cred from the fact that imports by it
in the fiscal year 1909 amounted to
So, 1856, 900, of which $l,023, ,65S was
classed as groceries.
Vigorous opposition to the continu-
ance of the commissary has been
shown by merchants of Panama, who
assert it is running their business, but
the commission, sustained by the ad-
ministration at Washington, has de-
clined to interfere.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
KNABENSHUE TO CONTEST
IN BALLOON COMPETITION
Los Angeles Aeronaut Enters in Dirig-
ible Craft Race Over Triangular
Course of Two Miles

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 9.--The celebration
of the ST. Louis centennial anniver-
sary ended today in rainy weather.
The chief outdoor events were an
automobile parade, in which more
than 1000 motor-d driven vehicles took
part, and the dedication ceremonies by
which the old fair grounds race track
enclosure was formally turned over to
the city as a public park.
0ne of the important contests of the
week is scheduled for the hour before
sunset when four dirigible balloons
will match speed over a triangular
course of two miles.
The entrants are Thomas Baldwin,
Roy Knabenshue, Lincoln Beachy and
Cromwell Dixon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
COMMISSION TO
VISIT AMERICANS
CHINESE SEND IMPORTANT
ENJOYS TO U. S.
BARON LANG AND HIS SUITE
EN- VOYAGE
New Minister from Orient Also Ex-
pected to Arrive at San Franz
cisco October 2s on
Ship Siberia
rBy Associated Press. ]

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 9.-One of the
most important commissions that
China has sent to the United states,
so far as the open door policy is con-
cerned, will arrive October 2S on the
steamer Siberia, according to Captain
Charles e. ETH, artillery instructor to
the imperial Chinese army, who with
Wang Chen of the Chinese foreign
office arrived today on the Korea.
The new Chinese minister, whose
name has not yet been given out, prob
ably will be a passenger on the same
steamer.
Mr.. Wang left tonight for Washing
ton on business, the nature or winch
Captain Etti refused to divulge.
The commission with which Captain
ETH is connected will be headed by
Baron LANG, son of Liang Cheng, for
mer minister to the United States
With him will be Chang Chi Dsz and d
large suite.
The business of the commission will
be to visit all the shipyards and arms
factories of the United States, with
a view to purchasing modern equip-
ment for the Chinese army and to
contract for four cruisers and as many
gunboats as a nucleus for new Chl-
nese navy.
Visit U. s. First
The commission originally was in
tended for England but powerful in
fluences We're exerted to have the
United States. as China's nearest
neighbor visited first.
On the outcome of the tour of in
spection will depend the placing OF
contracts for $20,OOO,000 worth more OF
battleships and war munitions.
The project. it is said. met strong
opposition from Ii Ching Mai, for
mer Chinese minister to Austria, and
his brother, Ii Ching Fang, head OF
the WI Ming railway, who was at
one time secretary of legation at Lon
don, both of whom, it is reported,
rather preferred to send to England
for warships. Only after it had cen
pointed out that the United States on
more than one occasion has shown
strongest friendship for China, and 1t
was time the Chinese government re-
oiprocated, was the destination of the
commission decided upon.
While no information as to the name
of the new minister to the United
States could be learned, it was said
he was a member of the progressive
party and had received his education,
in part, in the United States. In the
partv to arrive on the Siberia will he
sixty students who will be educated
in this country.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
FIRE SWEEPS RECHE
CANYON AS DEPUTY IS
ON OPERATING TABLE

SAN BERNARDINO. Oct. 9.-As
Charles Reche. the deputy sheriff
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
BEEKMAN WINTHROP AND
WIFE GO TO YOSEMITE

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 9,-Beekman
Winthrop, assistant secretary of the
navy, and Mrs. winthrop left today for
a three days trip through the Yosemite
valley, where they probably will join
the presidential party for few hours.
After their Yosemite iaunt they will
return to washington. Assistant Secre-
tary Winthrop inspected the ship build
ing yards at Mare Island during the
week and yesterday was the guest of
United states Senator George c. Per-
kins at a luncheon at the Union League
club.
wounded in the battle with Willie Boy,
the Indian murderer and fugitive, was
lying on the operating table in local
hospital with two of the best surgeons
in the city working over him in an en-
deavor. to save his life, terrific brush
fire started on the hills south of here,
surrounding the canyon which is
named after his family, and for time
threatening to sweep the farms in 1t.
Reche canyon was named after the
officers family, two score or more
years ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04
THE INTER ESrING FIGURE OF THE.
WIDOW or AZ EX-pRusiDENT.

In the department Of Interesting Peo-
pie" in it's November issue. the Amcrl-
can Magazine publishes tie following
Interesting pcn-pcture of Mrs Grover
cleveland, who sailed recently for Eu-
zone:
Up In tho foothills of the White
Mountains. where Mrs. cleveland with
her family spends her summers, there is
a lovely, little old Friends meeting
house. There every Sunday in the sum
mor YOU will find Mrs. Cleveland ana
her family. Nothing could be more
typical There in that church, fine, self
respecting, sturdy people worship in
strong, simple faith; and in the whole
audicnce-it is true It is never large
one. sometimes not more than twenty
or thirty in all-you will find no one
more democratic or Of stronger faith.
"Just ms Mr. Cleveland was an unusual
example of what an honest right mind
ed, hard working American boy can be-
come, SO Mrs, cleveland f. an example
of how a beautiful American girl can,
with sweetness and geutlencss, make
herself the most universally loved and
admired woman in this country.
Born in 1864, Mrs. Cleveland then
Frances Folsom, lived all her girlhood
In Buffalo Tier father was a law part
ner of Mr.. Cleveland and on his death
Mr. Cleveland was appointed her guar
dian She won't 10 Wells college, where
tho same graces and charm that made
her 50 popular in larger circles endoared
her to her girl friends at Wells. She