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The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-11
s|DEuGHTs Of GETTYSBURG REUNION

The great reunion of the blue and
the gray on the battlefield of Gettys-
burg has passed into history. 1t was
in all respects TIE most unique gath
ering of the soldiers OF the COS ever
held Men who fought each other
fifty. years ago this year fraternized
as iong-separatcA brothers. Naturally
such a gathering would be productive
of many incidents, both pathetic and
humorous. AS many stories were
floating about ms there were veterans
at the reunion
The camp IN full of unexpected
meetings. Every day brings forth nu-
merous meetings. between. men who
have not seen one another for many
years. Many are commonplace, but
some are extraordinary. For in
stance, here is one:
!. D. Munsee of Erie county, Penn
sylvania, soldier in the 111th Penn
sy1vania, was captured by the con-
sederates at Peachtree Creek, Ga,
shen he was one of SherInan's army
on the celebrated march to the sea.
He was being conveyed to the rear
by confederate soldier when the
union batteries opened fire upon the
party among whom he was a pris-
oner. The man who was guarding
Munsee was hit and fell, knocking
Munsee down and lying on top of
him
Seeing his chance of escape. Mum
see lay very still under the uncon,
scious confederate while the battle
ragged around them That night he
slipped from under the body and es-
capped to the union lines.
Il thought that fellow was dead"
said Munsee, "but I saw him today.
Poor fellow, his minds bad, and he
didn't recognize me, but l was sure Of
him. couldn't even get his name, but
I'm goin over later to the Georgia
camp and try to find out who he is
Here is a story which was told by
A. T. Dice, vice-president of the Read
ing railway:
Once upon n time there were vet
eran in gray and veteran in blue.
They came to Gettysburg and in the
course of events and visits to hotels
they happened to meet, They looked
ever the sights of Gettysburg and the
monuments Of the field. But they
found they must part.
The one in blue lived in Oregon:
the one in gray In New Orleans. They
went weeping together to their sta
ton and passed by train after train,
deferring the parting that must come.
lust what they said. just how they
reached the flnal grand idea of the
meeting. Mr. Dice did not know.
But, however. yesterday they Hnaliy
decided that the time for parting had
come. The one from Oregon could
not figure how to reach home via New
Orleans and his gray comrade. while
willing to see the west, didn't have
the money for ticket.
They lined upon on the platform as
their trains stood waiting and then
before the crowd. they slowly stripped
OF their uniforms and exchanged
them there while the curious fiocked
TO see L. n.
TIE Oregonian who came proudly to
town with a coat of blue, went as
proudly away with one of gray and
the veteran from Louisiana who boast
ed the gray Of the south sat with
swelling chest in his new uniform OF
blue.
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Youthful Slayer.

A case of "precocious violence Is
reported from Newark, N. j., where a
twenty months-old infant, supposed to
have been jealous of his baby sister,
two days old, struck the baby blow
with his fist and injured her fatally.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-11
Didn't Know Where to stop.

Didn't Know Where to Stop.
THE great men are all dead" she
said, with evident regret.
But the beautiful women are not"
he replied, looking earnestly at her.
"Of course" she added, after mo-
ment's reflection, Il always except
present company"
$50 do L. he said.
Then she asked if he would be good
enough to conduct her to her husband
Judge.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-11
Not Gojnu 10 Waste 1t.

NOT Going 10 Waste Tt.
Young Man whispering to jew.
eler)-That engagement ring bought
of you yesterday
Jeweler-What's the matter with it?
Didn't it fit?
Young Man, (cautiousiy)-Sh! 1t
didn't have a chance. Gimme studs
for it.
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Signs.

Billy-Do. you believe in signs?
Milly-Yes, indeed.
Billy-Well, last night / dreamed
you were madly in love with me.
What is that a sign of?
Milly-That's sign you were
dreaming.
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~ @EnNEA Watson e. Coleman, Wash
PATENTS e si isss ;i T5ss
Solution.

THAT young man has been sowing
his wild oats"
Then no wonder he looks seedy.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-11

Mrs.. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teothing, softens the gums, reduces inhamma'
taon, allays pain cures wind collie ,25c bottle.AN
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-11

Woman is the salvation or the de-
struction of the family.-Henri FREQ
eric Amiel
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-11
Sarcastic.
i Does your landlady allow you to
smoker"
mo; only the stove does that"
Mean Hint.

THAT was strong scene, my dear;
it nearly took my breath away"
Il noticed your breath was still
stronger dear"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-11

Fifty years to the hour from the
time when the first shot preceding the
battle was fired a reunion meeting OF
the blue and the gray was held in the
big tent. The gray cavalry men who
fought the skirmishes that led up to
the three days fight pledged them
selves in the shadows OF the stars and
stripes to forget" and their brother
in blue swore by the stars and bars
that the fight was oyer for all time:
There were several women from the
village in the tent and six one-time
schoolgirls, gray-haired and aged now,
sang Rally Round the Flag, Boys"
while the veterans wept like boys. but
with pride. The six women who sang
the battle song were among those who
thrOnged the streets of Gettysburg
after the advance guard Of the south
ern army left it 80 years ago. On the
night when Buford's men came rid
ing into the village on the heels OF
Wheeler's men in gray, maidens strew-
ed flowers along the streets and bells
in the churches pealed out the news Of
the coming of the blue and the town
went wild.
OF all the scores Of girls who well
coined the vanguard of Meade, only Q
half dozen could be found, and they
stood, whitehaired with tears In their
eyes on a platform In the big tent ami
sang to the weeping soldiers in the
seats below.
I'm afraid we can't sing like We
sang SO years ago." said the ma
tronly woman who acted as leader a.
she led the way up the steps to tho
platform
i We don't CARE. just sing again"
shouted the veterans. AS the first
notes of the wartime melody came
from them In Quavering tones. the vet
Grams both of the north and OF the
south sat quiets'with eyes fixed upon
the singers The hum Of the chorus
came from every side, and the old men-
wept openly. -
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Bears the
Doctors Dues

THE world owes great deal to
medical science"
And 1t will be the last debt paid.
declared the doctor somewhat bit
terly.
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played prominent
forgotten until
brought to at
greeting
remaining husband
wa he n grizzled old
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Important 70 Motf1ere
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
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l.. One of the unadvertised reunions OF
the celebration occurred In the con-
federate section of the camp. A life
and drum corps of men in blue tramp
ed up and down the streets or the con-
federate part of the city OF tents
They stopped before the tents, play
ed such a fanfare as only drums and
flies can make, summoned forth the
OCCUPANTS and shook hands, threw
their arms about the gray shoulders
and in a dozen other ways showed
their feelings of friendship.
They kept it up for hours and VS.
tied practically every "reb" tent
Their reception was as warm as their
greeting.
One of the most interesting places
in camp was the lost and found pu-
reau. located under the benches In the
big tent. Everything found on the
grounds was brought there and thou
sands applied every day for missing
articles.
There were at least 100 crutches
piled up in the bureau, dozen or SO ap-
plicants having called for them. Those
who come to redeem their lost
crutches seldom can recognize them
and most of them go awaS 9TH some
body else's.
There was one wooden leg also ~
sng unclaimed. 1t was brought In BY
a Boy Scout, who had found 1t under
tree.
So. sets of false teeth were
found.
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Aside from the old soldiers them
selves an interesting figure is Mrs.
Longstreet, widow of the commander
at the front of this Confederate lines
In the third days battle. Mrs. Long
street walked a mile through the
broiling sun out To the old Rogers
house to interview General Sickles.
Some time ago. Mrs. Longstreet sent
long telegram as representing the
southern veterans in protest against
the old Union veteran being thrown In
jail In New York because of some
financial affairs. 1t was said that
Sickles misunderstood the spirit and
his pride was SO hurt that their meet
ing today would not be cordial.
General 1 have written an article
about you for publication said Mrs.
Longstreet at the meeting, and she
read several pages of the highest tr1b-
ute to thegold corps leader, whom she
characterized as having come back
and being once again III the saddle
Half hundred old Siclles' men gath
cred on the lawn and the reading be-
came dramatic General Sickles lean-
ed back in his big chair, closed his
eyes, and looked back to meeting with
Longstreet.
Here his widow was praising to the
world the valor which she claimed had
gone unrecognized By the government.
Tears flowed down the Sickles cheeks
now tanned by his nirety-third sum-
mer, and his old followers dotted their
hats and mingled their tears with
those of their old leader, wetting the
ground upon which long ago had been
soaked by their blood.
James H. Lansberry of st. LOUIS
Mo. who enlisted in the Third Indiana
Ind rnolfn6 To
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-11

James H. Lansberry of St. Louis,
Mo. who enlisted in the Third Indiana
cavalry from Madison, Ind, reclted to
his comrades the details Of his cap
ture in the town of Gettysburg by
Confederates so years ago. Following
the skirmish just outside of town
which marked the opening of what
was to be a world-famed engagement,
he had been detailed to assist la car
rying a wounded officer to the old
seminary in Gettysburg. While IN
town frantic women focked about him
and begged that he tell Of the battle.
He remained to tell the story, with the
result that he had to spenI several
DAYS in following the Confederate
army as a prisoner. After tramplng
so miles over rough country without
shoes he succeeded in escaping and
finally made his way back to Gettys-
burg. where he remained till August
in assisting in the care of the wound
ed. which were housed in the semln-
nary. churches, barns and public build
ings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-29
NONMAGNET|C SHIP
|. ENDS LONG VOYAGE
Gigantic Task to Make Complete
Survey of World Two-Thirds
Done.
December

Washington. December es,-When
the nonms snet:c yacht Carnegie
dropped anchor at Brooklyn, n. V,
December le, concluding a voyage of
more than three years. the gigantic
7 task undertaken by the Carnegie In
stitution or Washington eight years
ago to make a complete magnetic sur
vey OF the globe was two-thirds ac-
complished. Already nearly all data
gathered In nearly 10000 miles OF
Yoyaging is in the hands OF hydro
Sraphers, and much OF Il now Ia In
use by shipmasters OF all the seven
seas.
Professor e. a. Bauer. director of the
department OK terrestrial magnetism
lof the institution. and originator OF
the project for the survey, has pre-
pared his report for 1918, which he
made public to-day. It includes data
OF the most recent voyage of the
Carnegie. and chart showing the
wanderings Of that vessel and the
Calico. her predecessor In the wo:k.
Through every sea where the steam
or route lies, the track winds and
twists. In every part Of the world
the accuracy or the compass was
tested by swinging the ship" ard
passing her through the circle OF the
compass card TO prove ND the cor
rectress OF the readings.
On the chips charts all inaccuracies
or regular navigation compass points
nave been noted, and the Institution
now is prepared to furnish shin.
masters III any part OF the world win
true compass readings, against which
their own instruments may be checked
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want4 Immediate Investigation.

Hancock. Mich. December 2S.-Irnme-
diate grand jury Inquiries into the de
portation OF Charles H. Mover, presi-
dent of the Western Federation OF
Miners, Will be sought by the fedora
ton.
Q. n. Hilton. OF Denver, head of coun
sci for the organization. arrived to day
and at once went into consultation with
the local leaders who have been gath
ering evidence as TO the identity of the
men who escorted the federation's ex-
ecutiVe TO a Chicago bound train on
Friday night.
The special grand Jury which Judge
O'Brien. of the Circuit Court, called
some weeks ago. is. l understand. to
reconvene Tuesday" said Mr.. Hilton
tonight. 81 shall ask George Nichols.
special prosecutor In charge OF the
strike Investigations, to present our
evidence to the grand Jurymen."
Mr.. Hilton said he came here at the
request of Mr.. Meyer.
The action of the men who deported
Meyer was indorsed by employees of
the Copper Range Consolidated Mines
to-day. Meetings OF these men were
held at Tri-Mountain, Baltic and
Painesdale,< to adopt resolutions of
sympathy with families bereaved by
the Calumet disaster of Christmas Eve.
In addition to this. tho meetings CON
dcmned the refusal OF federation men
to accept relief offered by tho citizens
committee
Only one additional arrest was re-
ported among the employees of the
Tyomies, the Finnish newspaper, whose
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Meetings in Washington.

Washington, December 2s.-Interna-
uonnl relations. Legislative reference
bureaus and congressional procedure
Will be the chief subjects considered
by the American Political Science AS
ISOLATION. which will hold It's tenth an
nual meeting here this week. Sessions
will begin on Tuesday and extend until
Thursday.
Tho American Association for Labor
Legislation will meet here at the same
time. The two orga ni:ations will hold
Joint session OH Tuesday night. WIN
relation of tho individual TO the State
and labor legislation will be discussed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-29
FIVE DEAD. TWO MAY DIE.
Drug Administered by Mother Fatal to
Children and Herself,

Altoona. Pa, December 2s.-A drug
administered by their mother rs medi
elmo was the cause OF the deaths yes
terday of Harry and Laura Pifer, re .
spectively thirty-six and thirty-eIght
years old, and OF two younger chill /.
dren and the mother herself two weeks
ago, according to the verdict OF the
coroner's jury to-day. James Pifer. the
father. and Lawrence Pifer. another
son, are dangerously Ill, and are NOT
expected to recover
1t was testified that Mrs. Pifer, who
was alleged to have been a. traf
Kicker In the drug. had administered
1t to members OF her family as medi-
cine for all complaints No criminal
Intent was shown. The police ar.
making further Investigations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-29
ABANDONED BARK BURNED
Captain and Crew Landed at Pensacola
by Fishing Schooner.

Pensacola. Fla. December 2s.-The
captain and crew OF the British bari,
Sirdar landed hero to-day by n fish
ing schooner, reported that their ves-
sci In q sinking condition had been
abandoned In the Gulf. yesterday, ans
then burned as n peril to navigation.
The Sirdar was bound rom Mobile to
Port of Spain and carried 5U0,G20 feet
OF lumber. She was the property of a
firm in Newfoundland
The bark shifted her deck load and
began TO take water during n storm on
Christmas Eve. Efforts OF the crew to
right her were futile. and when the
fishing schooner sighted her yesterday,
she was nearly full Of water.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-29
WOMAN A SLICK FoorpAp.
Asks Man for "a Match. and Gets Away
With His Money

Wilmington, Del, December 2S.-
Nathaniel j. Davis, aged sixty-seven
years. of 70s Poplar Street. was APP
preaching his home last night when n
woman accosted him and asked for a
match. AS he extended a hand toward
her she caught him by the shoulder,
dragged him into an alley, and. before
Davis realized what was happening.
had stolen his pocketbook, which con-
tanned several dollars. and fed. The
police were notified. but Davis could
not say whether the woman was white
or colOred.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-29
IN MEMORY OF THE MAINE
Eiah0rntc Plans for Observance OF SIX.
teenth Anniversary of Sinking.

Washington. December 2s.-Elaborate
plans to comme" Drate the sixteenth
anniversary OF Tie sinking OF the
United states battleship Maine In Ha-
Vana harbor on February 10, are being
laid here. The celebration Is to include
the presence OF President Wilson. the
Cuban minister, members OF the army
and navy committees OF tho House and
Senate and those OF the crew OF tho
ill-fated battleship who survived the
disaster. The National Arlington Gene
terry has been chosen as the scene CT
the ceremony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-29
PLAN LUNCH HIGH IN AIR.
Wireless Tower-Builders ito Have
UnIauc Holiday Eensf.

New Brunswick, N. j.. December 2s.--
Foreman Holland and five employees at
the big Marconi wireless station under
construction Just outside this city, arc
to eat their New Years dinner on the
chilly top of the first of the 13.4oo-foot
towers. 1t was completed last week.
Tho towers have been erected by tIa
employment OF movable platforms
which the men raise with the progress
OF the structure, the platform enclr-
cling tho towering masts. On such q
platform the men will sit, while the
top OF the tower will be their table
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-29
THE WEATHER

Forecast: YirgtniR--RHin OH the
coast, rain or snow in interior Mon
day and probably Tuesday.
North CarOlina--Raln Monday and
probably Tuesday.
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editors were made the subjects Of war
rants sworn out by Sheriff James Cruise
yesterday. Some twenty of tho war
rants were ISSUED, but only five have
been served.
Charges of conspiracy to, publish and
the actual publication OF statements
calculated to incite riotous assem-
blages was the basis of the warrants.
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ADELAIDE BRANCE
IS SP|R|TED AWAY
Continued from First Page.

could not face the people feeling all
the time that they were pointing to me
as n curiosity because 1 had loved q
man too dearly. I cannot understand
why the public is SO much interested
in q middle-aged woman who loved an
ola man"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-29
VIII Notify Bank. To-Da-.

Washington. December oS.-Copies of
the Federal reserve act, the resolu-
ton TO be adopted by banks which wish
TO enter the system, and the blank
drawn by the organization committee
for use of applicants for membership,
viii be mailed tomorrow TO every ma
tional bank In the United States
There are 1900 national banks in the
country, and since the time limit for
their entrance into the system was
set by Congress at sixty days, Treas
ury officials will bend all their ener-
sies tomorrow to give them this sort
of formal notification of the enactment
OF the law. The other $4,000 banks in
the United States will be notified as
soon as the national bank list has been
completed. There is no time limit upon
banks OF the latter classification.
The physical effort to get $500 en-
velopes and pieces of mall ready to
post by tomorrow night will tax the
Treasury Departments resources. A
special force OF trained men Will be
put to work early in the day, how
ever, and the organization committee
hopes 1t Will be able to finish the task
by nightfall.
Scores Of kilograms from applicant
banks continued to reach the Treas
ury to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-29
CabIegram From Members.

san Francisco. Cal. December as
officials of the Panama Pacific Expo-
sition to-day received Q cablsgram
from members or the commission on
tho steamship rasman. reported ashore
on Branble Cay. Gulf OF Papua, which
read; 'Tssman on rock; likely to be got
off: all well"
All four members OF the commission.
who were appointed by Secretary Bryan
to represent the United States on the
TRIP through Australia, Java and other
countries, are thought by the expo
sition officials to be aboard the steam
er. Or the commissioners, Alva Adams.
chairman; Thomas c. Stallsmith and
Major Sidney y. Cloman, United States
army, are accompanied by their wives.
O'Neil Sewer, a New York newspaper
man, is the other commissioners
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-29
STEAMER ASHORE
IN DANGEROUS WAY
Mime. Nordica and San Francisco
Exposition Commissioners on
Board Vessel.

brisbane, Australia, December o.
The Dutch steamer Tasman is ashore
IN dangerous position on Bramble
Cay. Gulf OF Pnpua. according TO n
wireless TO Thursday Island Steam
crs nave been dispatched to the Tas-
mans assistance. The vessel carries
numerous passengers, including Nine.
Nordica. Among other passengers on
board arc Alva Adams. former Cover
nor OF Colorado, ana Thomas @. Stall
smith. OF California. members of The
Panama Pacific Exposition Commits
sion. who have been touring Australia
IN the interest of the exposition
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-29
ATTENDS SERVICE
IN QUAINT CHURCH
ON HIS BIRTHDAY
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this Southern trip. Ono OF the most
expert cooks along the Gulf coast,
Aunt Josephine" as Pass Christian
calls her, is now trying her best TO
turn his gastronomic favor to Creole
vlands.
All tho villagers say she will be sue
cesoful Some of the nations famous
chefs OF New Orleans also predict the
Same thing.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-04-03

lez, para 81 sibado pr6ximo on II teatro
municipal
Scniiinos no copiar alguno dc los jui
clos por ser muy extensos. que haee In
Piensa de Sur America sobre In labor
artistica de este hOnbre diminuto. Y
esteticamente perfccto. pero podemos
atirnar que tOdos son favorablcs.
Pronto tcndri OCCASION II p6bIico 10 AL
mirar las habilidadcs dc un hombrc le
30 pulQadas de- c~tatura. y - anos dc
edad