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Was Surprised.

Editor National Tribune: 1 never was
much more surprised than when I read
your article in a recent issue of The
National Tribune, headed Brothers in
the War" and Of the Reunion of the
six brothers and four sisters at John
Woods's, at Seward, Neb. I was well
acquainted with all the Woods family,
and was raised near neighbors. in
Washington Township, Armstrong Co.,
Pa, but had lost all knowledge of them
since the war. Comrades, if any of you
or ]. b. Fursason or any of the sisters
see this, please write to me. / think
some of you boys take the soldiers best
friend, The National Tribune.-Cham-
bers King, Armorer, Co. NJ, I'd Pa Cav,
Rochester Mills, Pa, r. D. 8, Box Al.
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THE WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN
CONTINUED from page one.>
sade. Neilrs 9th Me. 4Sd, 49th and
nth n. Y. and 1st Pa, had been de-

gade. Neilrs 9th Me, 4Sd, 4sth and
nth n. Y. and 1st Pa, had been de-
tached to Wright's Division.
After settling down into line, Getty
tried in vain to get In touch with the
left flank of the Fifth Corps Heceiv-
ing an order to advance from COL ly-
man, of Gen. Meade's staff in person,
Getty promptly did SO with section of
Capt. R!ckctts's Battery planted behind
him on the Plank road. The division
reached a ridge about so yards from
the enemy's line, where it received a
fire that burst along its entire front and
passed beyond its fianks. The enemy
nearly outnumbered the division, but
for over an hour it held its ground,
exchanging volleys at that short range
with the enemy, and infiicting terrible
losses. while receiving the same. Col.
John w. Patterson, of the 102d Pa,
was killed, and Maj. A. Fl. Snyder, of
the 139th Pa, also.
The battle-skilled veterans of the
Vermont Brigade hugged the ground
closely while delivering a deadly fire
upon the enemy, which they kept up
until their ammunition was exhausted.
More than 1000 officers and men were
killed and wounded out of that one bri-
gade. 1t was a series of checkmates on
both sides. When the enemy, scourged
by the deliberate. searching fire of the
NernohteFS, Wouiu rise ~ Hidhe iuSii
| they would get such a blast as to force
| them back in disorder The same thing
would happen when the Vermont boys
would in their turn attempt a rush. In
| his report Gen. l.. a. Grant said with
pride that none of the many men whom
| he lost filed dishonorable graves. At
no time had any Of his brigade turned
his back TO the enemy. The flag of
each regiment. tho pierced and tattered,
still flaunts In the face of the foe, and
noble Lands OF veterans, with thinned
ranks and but few officers to command,
still stand by them" said Gen. Grant.
Capt. Ricketts's section did good SER
vice until its horses and men were shot
/ down by the rifiemen in the thickets,
and one of the guns had to be aban-
doned The Confederates made a rush
| for it, and succeeded in planting a flag
on the gun, which was 100 much of a
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The 1st and 18th Wis,

Editor National Tribune: Please give
a brief sketch of the 1st Wis, $4,000
call for. three months. and 14th Wis,
with battles, losses, etc.-M. S. Lake.
1920 w. 18th street, Pueblo, Cal.
The LIST Wis, one of the fighting reg
iments. was formerly a three-months
regiment, which upon it's return was
recognized at Milwaukee Oct. 8, 1861,
and mustered out Oct. IS, 1864, with
the veterans and recruits transferred to
me Zlst Wis. 1t was commanded by
Col. John c. Starkweather and George
q. Bingham In succession. 1t lost heay-
lily at the battle of Chaplin Hills, it's
Casualties being 5s killed, 1872 wounded
and IA missing out of 407 engaged. At
chickamauga 1t lost 27 killed, 81
wounded ana a missing or captured,
among those killed being five line off,
GERS. 1t joined Sherman's advance upon
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The 156th n. ".

Editor National Tribune: Please give
short description of the 156th N Y,
and ! would like to hear from the COM
rades of the regiment.-Dr. NJ. l.. Lee
kinzy. 209 E. Commercial street, Spring
field. Mo.
The 15Gth y. Y. was organized in
New York City in November, 1862, and
UP to Aug. 81, 1865. was still in service
1t was commanded by Col Erastus
Cooke, who resigned March 2S, 1863
succeeded by Col. Jacob Sharpe. 1t be-
longed to Growers Division, Nineteenth
Corps, and lost 60 killed and I67 from
disease, etc.-Editor National Tribune
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The 31st Ohio,

Editor National Tribune: Please give
a short history of the 31st Ohio.-W.
II. II. Macarthur, r. F. ID. 8, Winfield,
Kan.
The 31st Ohio was organized at Co
lumbus in August and September 1861.
and after serving out two enlistments
finally mustered out July 90, 1865. 1t
was commanded by Col. Moses p. Walk
er, of the Regular Army, all thru its
service, belonged to Baird's Division,
Fourteenth Corps, and lost 79 killed
and 154 from disease, etc.-Editor Ma
tional Tribune
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The 04tll Nv.

Editor National Tribune: VIII you
kindly give us a history, of the, 94th N.
Y.?-Lewis j. Clark, 449 W. seth street.
Chicago, Ill.
The 94th N. y. was organized at
Sacketts Harbor in March, 1862. The
l06th N. Y. was consolidated with-it in
March. 1868, and after serving out two
enlistments the regiment was finally
mustered out July 49,. 1865. II 1t was
commanded by Col. Henry X. Viele,
who resigned May 2, 1852, succeeded by
Col Adrian r. Root, In command at
the time of muster-out.. . The. 94th was
also called Bell Jefferson Rifles, and 1t
belonged to Robinson's Division. First
Corps, losing ITO killed and 1877 from
disease, etc.-Editor National Tribune.
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The 124tIl Ind.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
a sketch of the 124th Ind, its losses,
etc.-William NJ. Gwin. Losantville, Ind,
The 124th Ind. was organized at In
dianapolis and other places in the State
from November. 1868, to March, 1864,
and mustered out Aug. 81, 1865. 1t was
commanded by Col. James Burgess, who
resigned July 3, 1864, succeeded by Col
John NJ. Orr, in command at the time
of muster-out. 1t belonged to Coxs
Division. Twenty-third Corps, and lost
26 killed and 129 from disease. etc
Editor National Tribune.
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Who Owns It2

Editor National Tribune: 1 have In
my possession a wooden box 10x18
inches and two inches deep, lined with
velvet. which my father. Levi d. Curtis,
of Newburg, Me, of Co. A, 18th Me-,
picked up on some battlefield (but just
where I cannot recalD, and on the bot
tom of which is the following inscrip-
tion: Capt Pelton, Headquarters, Sec
ond Army Corps, Army of Potomac"
Any information regarding Capt Pelton
or his family would be very gladly re-
ceived by me.-Rev. Walter r. Curtis,
Pastor Congregational Church, Claren-
don, VT
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The Goth Ind.

Editor National Tribune: Will you
please give an account of the 99th
Ind. e. Ellibee. Hollister. Cal
The 99th Ind. was organized at In
dianapolis from Aug. % to Oct. %,
1862, and mustered out June 5, 1865.
1t was commanded by Col. Alexander
Fowler, who was mustered out upon
expiration of his term Dec. %, 1864,
succeeded by Licut.-Col. John NJ
Rerkey. who resigned Jan. 8, 1865. At
the time of muster-out Lieut.-Col. Jo-
siah Farrar was in command 1t be-
lorged to HaZen's Division. Fifteenth
Corps, and lost As killed and 1872 from
disease, etc.-Editor National Tribune
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The 2d Mo. s. NJ. Cav.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
an old subscriber a short history Of the
I'd Mo. s. NJ. Cav.-David Bellinger,
Newberg, Ore.
The I'd Mo. S. M. Cav was organized
in the State at large from December,
1861, to April, 1862, to serve thru the
war i'm Missouri. The 1Ith Cav. Mo.
S. M. was consolidated with 1t
Sept. ], 1852, and the organization
mustered out at different dates from
February to April. 1865. 1t was COM
manded by Col. John Mcneil, who was
promoted to Brigadier-G General March
8. 1853. succeeded by Col John B.
Rogers 1t took part in some 20 bat
ties. and last IS killed and SO from dis
ease, etc.-Editor National Tribune.
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The 13fh W. Va.

Editor National Tribune: Please give
a short account of the 14th w. Va I
am nearly 80 years of age. and have
forgotten a great deal about the war
Jas. Shineleton. Hanna. w. Va.
The 14th w. Va. was organized at
Wheeling Aug. 25, 1852. and mustered
out June 2s, 1865. It was commanded
by Col Andrew s. Core. who was dis
charged April 4. 1863. succeeded by
Col. Daniel d. Johnson, in command at
the time of mustel-out. It belonged to
Duvars Division, Eighth Corps. and lost
SO killed and 157 from disease, etc
Editor National Tribune.
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ground for which they had struggled
so hard, to get hasty supper and then
catch what sleep they could before the
reopening of the fight with the dawn.
Companies and regiments had sadly
shrunken since the morning. Nowhere
did a regimental flag wave over more
than half the men who had lined up
on it when the fight began. The Brock
road, which had been Lees objective,
and to gain which he had hurled the
full strength of Hilis great corps
against his opponents, was secure in
Hancock's hands, defended by the Sec
ond Corps, behind a double line of
hrpactworkc
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Senate.

Feb. 1.-THE Bennett white slave"
traffic bill was passed practically as IL
came from the House.
Much of the day was devoted to de-
bate over a bill by Mr.. Cummins intend
ed to facilitate the getting of service
upon corporations engaged in interstate
business.
The Hepburn resolution calling on
the Secretary of the Interior for in
formation concerning the cost. etc, OF
irrigation projects under construction
and contemplated was agreed to.
Tie conference report on the urgent
deficiency bill, fixing the salaries of the
Customs Court of Appeals at $1,000 a
year, was agreed to.
The Senate adjourned until Monday
next.
The diplomatic and consular appro-
priation bill, carrying Z total of $780,
900, was passed practically without
amendment
In the six hours of debate preceding
the passage of this bill. Representatives
Harrison and Fitzgerald, of New York,
attacked the policy of the State Depart
ment under Secretary Knox.
Representative Bennet made a speech
defending Gov. Hughes against the
criticism made Thursday in the Senate
by Mr.. Borah.
The rivers and harbors appropria-
ton bill, carrying total of $42,355,-
276, was reported to the House.
Representatives of humane societies
and live stock associations protested
against the methods of railroads in
handling live stock at q hearing before
the Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Committee.
Representatives of the New York
Cotton Exchange told their side of the
story at the hearing ON the bill designed
TO prohibit speculation in futures be-
fore the Committee on Agriculture.
The subcommittee of the House Com
mittee on Naval Affairs turned down
the proposal to retire Commander
Peary with the rank and pay of a Rear
Admiral.
The House adjourned at 6:1O.
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defiance for the men of the Sth Ohio
and 1Ath Ind, who made spontaneous
rush, by which the enemy were driven
back to the cover of the woods and the
| gun was retaken. Darkness came on,
with Getty's men obstinately holding
the dearly purchased ground.
| Hancock's Battle.
| To return to Hancock. The rough
tortuous, CONSTRUCTED roads hampered
every movement of the troops, and de-
spite Hancock's fiery impatience his dis
! positions for battle were far from COM
plete when the needs of Getty impera
| lively demanded assistance. He ac-
cord!ngly ordered Cen Birney to ad-
vance at once, with his own and Motifs
| Divisions, in a demonstration to take
| the pressure off Getty. The first to
reach the enemy were those heroes of
Gettysburg, "Sprigg' Carroll's Brigade.
consisting of the Sth Ohio. 14th Ind.
| 7th w. Va. 14th Conn, lst Del, 18th
n. j. 19ath y. Y. and 10th n. Y. The
4th Ohio, which belonged to the bri-
gade, had been left behind as a wagon
guard. The brigade had been fighting
ali morning in support of the cavalry
at Todd's Tavern, and arrived at the
junction about $3.50 p. m, when it was
ordered to report to Gen. Birney. AS
was its custom. it Immediately made
fierce rush at the enemy, drove him
| back about a quarter of a mile behind
the swamps, and held its position there
until dark.
! Next came the equally noted Irish
Brigade" now commanded by the gal
LIANT Col. Thos. A. Smyth of Delaware.
This consisted Of the 28th Mass, 63d,
| seth and sSth n. Y, and the 10th Pa.
1t joined with Carroll's Brigade in Its
headlong charge, and drove the enemy
| nearly a mile. capturing line of rifle
pits and taking number of prisoners.
| 1t met with the same fate as in the 9TH
| er charges in encountering a solid line
of the enemy, by which it in turn was
driven back over nearly all the ground
| 1t had gained, and left a heavy toll of
dead and wounded to mark it's farthest
advance.
| Col. John r. Brooke's Brigade (53d,
| 145th and 148th Pa, Gath, 66th N. Y.
and I'd DELI had been covering the
trains, but received urgent orders to
drop everything and come up with all
possible speed. In spite of the faint,
narrow trail upon which it marched, it
made remarkable time in reaching the
battlefield, and the 64th and 66th N. Y.
went on the double-quick to the sup
port of Smyth's hard-pressed brigade.
The other four regiments went to the
support of the First Brigade, command
ed by Col. Nelson A. Miles. consisting of
the 26th Mich, 61st N. Y, S1st. 140th
and 1880 Pa
two divisions, as we'll as in front of
Getty, the fight was at close range and
| bitter to the last degree. The mutual
| slaughter was awful. 1t was not until
O'Clock that 1t ceased with the COM
ing or darkness. when the terribly
weary, powder-smoked. hungry and
thirsty men settled down upon the
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A bill providing for the purchase of
buildings for the Embassies of the
United States, at an expenditure of $5O,-
600 year, was reported favorabiy.
The House took a recess at 6:10, and
met again at S, to adjourn at 11:45.
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Narrative Of Prison Escape.

the publisher; 136 pages; full-page engrav-
ing. additional: 20 odd nights travel on FOOT
twice pursued; two comrades left enroute;
Bogus Yankees hindered; trip covered dates
Feb. 1s to March 2l. 1864; hrst comrade left
never been heard from, or heard of. to
what concerned him subsequent to date Feb.
rs, "a. when he was left behind. OF the other
fve comrades, two survive. Price of Nara
tive, etc, singly. 35c; four copies, $1oo Have
csc. Sent by mail. securely wrapped. re-
eeipt Of price. By w. Il. NEWLIN, Spring.
field, ILL.,
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due 10 catarrh. AETNA" VIII be sent on
trial, postpaid. Write us about your case.
uabie book-Prof. Wilson's Treatise on
Disease. Address AETNA Appliance Co.,
Dep. 6ID.. s11 walnut ST., Kansas City, Mo.
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The Death OF Gen. Hays.

One of the severest losses of that day
of carnage was that of Brig. Gen. Alex
ander Hays, of Pittsburg. who com
manded the Second Brigade of Birney's s
Third Division. This brigade consisted
of the 4th and 17th Me-. Sd and 5th
Mich, 93d n. Y, 57th, SD and 105th
Pa. and the 1st U. S. Sharpshooters.
Gen. Hays was soldier of whom the
whole corps was proud, and whom the
whole army admired. A man of exalt-
ed courage and supreme soldiership. he
had greatly distinguished himself a
Gettysburg in command of division
and was an officer of highest promise,
His brigade was a magnificent one, Sec
ond to none in that splendid army
Leading his men with his accustomed
gallantry, in an attack upon the enemy
ensconced in the woods, he was sho
thru the head.
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Senate.

Feb. 10.-The Senate adopted a reso-
luton reported by the Committee on
Judiciary, denying the Jurisdiction of
Justice Nright's Court and instructing
the Senate members of the Printing
Committee to ignore the summons to
appear.
Senators Hepburn and Carter clashed
over resolution of inquiry concerning
the probable expenses of the Irrigation
reclamation projects contemplated and
in progress. The resolution was adopt
ed.
At a hearing before the Committee
on Interoceanic Canals. charges were
made that the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company is almost wholly owned BY
the Southern Pacific Railroad, and that
the line is operated for the purpose of
discouraging ocean traffic for the bene-
fit of transcontinental railroads.
Senator Borah made a speech In favor
OF the income-tax amendment, appeal
ing TO the States for its adoption.
The Senate adjourned at 4:30.
House.
After debate extending over a great
er part of the afternoon and almost
four hours of a night session, the House
voted to instruct its three members OF
the Committee on Printing to appear
before Justice Wright in response to his
summons.
The pension appropriation bill, car
rying total of s155,674 ,9e0, and cut
tins on IL of the IS pension agencies,
was reported 10 the House.
The appropriation for the Immigra-
non commission was cut from S125,OeO
to $4,000, and the bill was sent to the
Appropriations Committee with. instruc-
tions so to amend it.
Cotton growers and members of the
New York Cotton Exchange appeared
before the Agricultural Committee al
the hearing on the bill to prohibit
speculation in futures.
A bill providing for the exclusion of
Japanese laborers was reported favor
aby to the House by the unanimous
vote OF the Immigration Committee.
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middle ear. The inner ear
cannot be reached by prob.
ing or spraying, hence the
dimculty to effect cures by
old methods. That there is q
scientific treatment for deaf
ness and catarrh Is demon-
strated every day by the use
of "Actina." AETNA" is also
very sIccessful in the treat.
ment OF asthma, bronchitis,
sore throat, weak lungs. cold4,
headache md other ailmentS
that a re diracflH or indiraofl&
The National tribune., 1910-02-17
THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY
TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW It

weai and unhealthy kidneys are probably
responsible for more sickness and suneripg
than any other disease, therefore, when
through neglect or other causes, Kidney
results are sure TO follow.
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A Wit every bottle.
the
a of hsent
of
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The
DR.
ara d
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DEAFN ESS
Successfully Treated
BY "AcTlNA"

Ninety-five per cent CT the cases of deaf.
ness brought to our attention are the rey /
suit Of chronic catarrh of the throat and !
The National tribune., 1910-02-17
PrevaIency Of Kidney Disease.

Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
of kidney disease. While kidney dis
The National tribune., 1910-02-17
SwamP-RO0t Is Pleasant to
Take.

II you are already convinced that
Swsmp-Root is what you need, you can
purchase the regular. fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles at all drug stores.
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
and the address, Binghamton, N. Y,
" HIGH van will And On aNary hottie
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House..

A bill creating Commission of Fine
Arts for the District of Columbia was
passed
Representative Bartholdt's bill pro-
viding for the presentation of q replica
of the statue of Baron Won Steuben 10
the Emperor of Germany by the United
States was passed.
The rivers and harbors appropriation
bill, carrying approximately $4,000
600, was practically finished by the
committee last night, and will be re-
ported to the House to-day.
The House Judiciary Committee will
submit a report to the House to-day
recommending that the three members
who have been summoned by a writ
from Justice Wright's Court shall ap-
pear.
The House Committee on Naval At
fairs came to a practical agreement on
the reorganization plan. Secretary
Meyer will be permitted to test his plan
for one year.
The House adjourned at o'clock.
The National tribune., 1910-02-17
ACUTE INDIGESTION,
Dyspepsia, Chronic catarrh Of
the Stomach, and oil Forms
Of Stomach Trouble

Can be cured permanently by tbis simple
prescription of DIR. Peter Hoffman, the
celebrated specialist in diseases of the
stomach:
Bicsrbonate of soda. a........ 1 ounce
DR.. Hoffnlan's Bislac. ....... 1s ounce
Light Calcined MaGhesia.... / ounce
Mix and take a small teaspoonful in
hot water after meals and at bedtime.
Ask your druggist for these ingredi-
and we will send it to you all prepared
for use.
DIR. HOFFMAN MEDICINE CO.,
23I w Hamburg Avs, Brooklyn, N. Y.
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Senate.

Feb. s.-The Elkins resolution pro-
viding for the appointment Of q select
committee to investigate the causes of
Nthe high cost Of living was adopted.
The Senate Committee on judiciary
decided that Senators Smoot, Bourne
and Fletcher should pay no attention to
the writ from Justice Wright.
1t is now expected that the postal
savings bill viii pass the Senate early
next week.
The Senate adjourned at 4:30.
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orders are the most common diseases
that prevail, they are almost the last
recognized by patient or physicians,
tcho usually content themselves icith doc
toriao the effects, while the original dis-
ease constantly undermines the system.
A Trial will Convince Anyone.
The mild and immediate effect OF
Swamp Root, the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy, is soon realized.
It stands the highest for its remarkable
results in the most distressing cases.
Symptoms of Kidney Trouble.
Swamp-Root is not recommended for
everything, but if you are obliged to
pass your water frequently night and
day. smarting or Irritation In passing.
brieEdust or sediment in the urine,
headache, back ache, lame back, diZzl-
ness, poor digestion, sleeplessness, ner-
vousBess. heart disturbance due 10 bad
kidney trouble. skin eruptions from bad
blood. neuralgia. rheumatism, lumbago.
bioatlng. irritability, wornout feeling,
lack of ambition. may be loss of flesh,
sallow complexion. or Brights disease
may be stealing upon you, which is the
worst form of kidney trouble.
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Killed at the Battle OF the Wilderness
May 5.
defiance for the men of the Sth Ohio
and 14th Ind, who made a spontaneous
rush. by which the enemy were driven
back to the cover of the woods and the
gun was retaken. Darkness came on,
with Gietty's men obstinately holding
the dearly purchased ground.
The National tribune., 1910-02-17

Editor National Tribune: Please give
/ short sketch of the 120th N. Y-J. /.
Julien 314 North Sixth avenue, May
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