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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

One Of the big events was the
charge" Of the survivors Of Picketts'
division on the bloody angle"
Under the hot sun the men in gray
marched across the field that had not
seeu anything more warlike than q
blacksnake In 80 years. up to the walls
tina form the angle. The enemy" in
Nine was waiting with weapons ready
and when they met across the wal
,hsy shook hands. Afterward they
iookad over the ground for the site o.
$4,000 monument they bope t.
have congreas erect thara
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

The great reunion Of the blue and
the gray on the battlefield OF Gettys-
burg has passed into history. 1t was
In all respects the most unique gain
ering of the soldiers of the SOS ever
held. Men who fought each other
fifty years ago this year fraternized
as long-separated brothers. Naturally
such a gathering would be productive
of many incidents, both pathetic ana
humorous. AS many stories were
floating about as there were veterans
at the reunion.
The camp is full Of unexpected
meetings. Every day brings form nu-
merous meetings between men VINO
have not seer one another for many
years. Many are commonplace u
some are extraordinary, For In
stance, here is one:
I. d. Munsee of Erie county, Penn
sylvania, a soldier in the 11lth Penn-
sylvania, was captured by the con-
federates at Peachtree Creek, Ca
when no was one of Sherman's army
ON the celebrated march to the sea-
He was being conveyed to the rear
by a, confederate soldier when the
union batteries opened fire upon the
party among whom he was a prls-
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 ne
slipped from under the body and es
capped to the union lines.
81 thought that fellow was dead
said Munsee, "but saw him today
Poor fellow, his minds bad, and ne
didn't recognize me, but was sure o.
him I couldn't v get his name, bu'
I'm goin over later to the Georgia
camp and try to find out who he Is
Here is a story which was told b!
A. T. Dice, vice-president of the Read
ing railway:
Once upon a time there were a vet
+ in gray and a veteran IN piue
They came tN Gettysburg and in tn
course of events and visits to hotel
they happened to meet. They looke'
over the sights of Gettysburg and tn
monuments of the field. But the
found they must part.
The one in blue lived in Oregon
the one In gray in New Orleans. The
went weeping together to their sti
ton and passed by train after traii
deferring the parting that must com
Just what they said, just how the
reached the final grand idea OF tn
meeting, Mr.. Dice did not know
But, however, yesterday they hnall
decided that the time for parting ha
come. The one from Oregon coul
not figure how to reach home via Ne
! Orleans and his gray comrade, VIM
, willing to see the west, didn't hay
, the money for a ticket.
} They lined upon on the platform {
: their trains stood waiting and the
before the crowd, they slowly Stripe
off their uniforms and exchange
: them there while the curious fiockt
I to see them.
Q The Oregonian who came proudly
e town with a coat Of blue, vent
z proudly away with n Of gray az
3 the veteran from Louisiana who boat
r ed the gray Of the south sat WI
0 swelling chest in his new uniform
blue.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

lis links a confirmed pessimisti-
"Yes; he will never try to talk ove
a telephone because he says that the
one OF the 100000 in the United
States which would be Of service ta
him 10 sure to he In uss"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

One of the most interesting placei
in camp was the lost and fodnd Blu
reau, located under the benches In TIT
big tent. Everything found on the
grounds vas brought there and thou
sands applied every day for missing
articles.
There we're at least 100 crutches
piled up in the bureau, dozen or so ap
plicants having called for them. Those
who come to redeem their los
crutches seldom can recognize then
and most of them go away with some
body else's.
There was one wooden leg also ~
ing unclaimed. 1t was brought In b!
a Boy Scout, who had found 1t unde
q tree,
Several sets of false teeth wer'
found.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

One of the u~nadvertised reunions OF
the celebration occurred in the con
federate section of the camp, A hfe
and drum corps of men in blue tramp
ed up and down the streets of 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 1t up for hours n Wis
tied practically every "reb" tent
Their reception was as warm as incl
greeting.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

Gen. "Tom" Stewart of Penneylva-
MIA is telling an amusing story OF a
runaway vet he came across in the
big camp. The veteran is eighty-iye
years old, and his son at home an
nounced that under no circumstances
should his aged parent go to Gettys-
burg. The desire to be here and meet
his former comrades was so strong In
the heart OF the old gentleman that he
climbed out OF q window OF his home
and ran away. turning up here in good
shape. He IL now happy and web
cared for.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10
Welcome Delusion.

Doctor Ito sick mans wife)-"Does
your husband suffer from delusions.
Mrs. Jones?" Mrs. Joncs-"I hope SO,
doctor. He's been worrying for q
week over what he thinks your bin
will be-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

James H. L~ansberry Of st. Louis
Mo. who enlisted in the Third Indiana
cavalry from Madison, Ind, recited tc
his comrades the details Of his cap
ture in the town of Gettysburg by
C~onfederates SO years ago. Following
the skirmish just outside OF fowl
which marked the opening Of what
was to be a world-famed engagement
he had been detailed to assist in car
rying a wounded officer to he Ole
seminary in Gettysburg. While III
town frantic women iocked about hlro
and begged that he tell of the battle
He remained to tell the story, with the
result that he had to spend several
DAYS in following the Confederate
army as a prisoner. After tramplne
so miles over rough country withou
shoes he succeeded in escaping ane
finally made his way back to Gettys
burg, where he remained till Angus
in assisting in the care of the wound
ed, which were, housed in the semln
nary, churches, barns and public build
ings.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

The first university m the German
empire was 1t Prague. Bohemia,
134s.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

A remarkable coincidence of the
camp was the meeting Of two men of
exactly the same name, coming from
towns Of the same name, but in differ
ent states. One fought on the union
side in the battle of Gettysburg, and
the other with the confederates.
These two men are John Carson of
Burlington. N. j., and John Carson OF
Burlington, N. C.
They met by the merest chance,
The Jersey Carson was walking along
one of the streets, and saw a man in
gray. Just to be friendly, the Jersey
man stopped him and gave him g
greeting. 1t was not until they hat
talked for several minutes that they
discovered their names were identical
as we'll as the names of their towns,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

Aside from the old soldiers them.
selves, an interesting figure Is Mrs.
Longstreet, widow of the commander
at the front of the 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
a 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, l 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 the old corps leader, whom she
characterized as having come bacl
and being once again in the saddle
Half a hundred old Sickles' men gath
cred on the lawn and the reading be
came dramatic. General Sickles e a
ed back in his big chair, closed nj
eyes, and looked back to meeting wit
Longstreet.
Here his widow was praising to tn
world the valor which she claimed ma
gone unrecognized by the government
Tears flowed down the Sickles cheek
, now tanned by his ninety-third sun
mer, and his old followers dorfed thei
| hats and mingled their tears Wit
those of their old leader, wetting tn
/ ground upon which long ago a pee
soaked by their blood.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

Chief Clerk George G. Thorne Of
the state department at Harrisburg
told of the call made by a Union vet
eran early on the morning of the if-
tieth anniversary of the start of the
battle, who related that his conscience
troubled him because of the fact that
on that fateful morning many years
sago he had succumbed to temptation
and stolen a quantity of onions from
the Thorne garden, which was located
near the historic Seminary ridge. He
told Thorne that he desired, at this
late day to pay for the onions and
thus relieve his conscience.
Needless to say, his offer Of money
was refused, but the Thornes would
like to learn the identity of the sol
diers who upset eight beehives in the
dead of night and appropriated all the
honey they contained.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

One of the Oldest veterans in the
big camp is Captain W. H. Fleig Of
Houston, Texas. who was ninety years
of age on his last birthday, February
20, During the war he served with
distinction in the marine department
of the confederate navy. Captain
Fleig is one Of the best preserved
men in camp and is more active than
many OF the other veterans a score OF
years less advanced.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10
Of GETTYSBURG REUNION

A striking contrast is seen in the
menu provided for the soldiers fifty
years ego and what they enjoyed this
year:
Observation-Disclosures bacon,
beans and coffee.
Dinner-Bacon, beans, bareback and
coffee.
Supper-Beans, bareback, bacon
and coffee.
Observation-Disclosures rice, fried
eggs, fried bacon, cream potatoes,
fresh bread, hard bread, butter and
coffee.
Dinner - Fricassee chicken, peas
corn, ice cream, cake, cigars, fresh
bread, hard bread, butter, coffee, icet
tea.
Supper = Salmon salad, macaron
and cheese, fresh bread, butter ant
coffee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

A grandson of Francis Scott Key,
composer Of The Star-Spangled Ban
ner," is here. He is John Francis Key,
aged e~ighty-two. of Pikeville, Md, and
he is a veteran Of the Second Mary
land infantry of the confederate army.
Wearing a suit OF gray, Key came
into town, weak and almost dropping.
He has been in failing health, but de-
clared he was going to see Gettys-
burg on this occasion or die"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-10

After the conference, he said, the
strike was settled. Odell then threat
ened to rescind the charters of the
coal carrying roads, and Quay threat
ened to force the Pennsylvania legis-
lature at a special session to acquire
the coal mines by right Of eminent
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-10-10

Don't scoId or ridicuIe your child
for mistakes in Judgment or even
thoughtlessness and never tell it an
untruth. Remember if you once lose
your child's confidence, it is lost for
ever. Do not evade it's questions;
tell it the truth about the facts of
life; it's physical and spiritual welfare
is of greater Importance than any
other thing in which you are con-
cerned.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-10-10

THIS GIRLS MOTHER Is HER
MEDITERRANEAN
Oakland, Cal, Oct. 1o.-Would
your mother be your mother-in-law
if she married the father of your
husband? This is the question that
Mrs. Harry A. Wood is asking herself
since the marriage of her mother,
Mrs. Maggie C. Van Buskirk, to her.
husbands father. Alexander Wood.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1913-05-16
Mr.. LEVI HARRIS
PASSES AWAY

Maitinsvill'. Va. May iS.-Mr. levi
lIarris. one oi tn. oldest and mot r,-
spcctc,i C"lor,d citizcns of Henry soun-
" died at his home IN fad MaItin-yille
yesterday.
Mr.. Harris was - years old and hal
never i<.n confined u his bed with ill.,
nc-s Of any kind up to two weeks lsforc
his death. lie was one Of the l~--t m-
formed men on the history Of Henry
County and it, families in the county.
having lived within five miles of the
county seat all his life with tlic exc, ption
of the sour years he served the Confed-
erdte Army ~ "A teamster. lie leaves a
daughter. Mrs. Caroline V. Hill. a son.
l.. I. Harris; a widow, Ii grand chil
dren, six grcat-grand children and a
brother. He was entensely devoted a.
his ehildren and grand children AMI did
everything in his power u give them oI,-
portunitie- which lac did not enjoy. Proi.
Jas. l.. Hill of Bluciield and L. Edward
Hill Of the Mcdowell Tim'- are his grand
SOM.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1913-05-16

AMI Massrs- u. ID. Patterson. Rev. W.
W. Hicks, n. J. Wilson, r. j. Harper,
Attorney jas. Il. d. Gardner and Wm
Jefferson. They were astociate.i 10y Mrs.
Cornelia Ward. Rev l.. Dabney and E,I
itcr NJ. T. whiitico, all members of the
Association.
Several very important reccomenda-
tions were presented and approved. tn,
present outlook Of the Association and il.
future growth never presented morc:n-
dication % substantial strength than. to-
'iay. There is n steady growth in ia
confidence and instrinsic merit Of the ~
sociatiOn.
y. h. We take this method of fcalline
the attention of every member OF the As-
scciation e. b,'>tir himself or herself Ia
the duty OF attending the General f,>so-
ciation's meeting at Eckman, June 3rd
4th.
In order to hecome acquainted with
the inside workings Of tine Association
and in order that each might know hi.
right, he ought IL attend.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1913-05-16
BRIDCEFORD PHARMACY
DOING BIG BUSINESS

The Br dgeford Pharmacy is one ofithc
most modern aud up-to-date drug stores
in this section Of West Virginia.
IT. motto IL Accuracy, Purity and
Cleanliness and Il has established the
reputation of living up to it, motto.
DIR. W. Ncrnal Bridgeford j. the pro-
prietoT OF the Bridgeford Pharmacy and
he opened business in July Of last year
since that time more lvO prescriptions
have been filled land not a single com
plant has been made either by ply ysician
or patron.
All drugs are handled by graduat,.
pharmacist who are G. nretent. zoleI
and all the orders are delivered YER,
promptly I, your hou-e.
The Hrids f,r'l Pharmacy carries the
Target and iins-t line Of toilet article
cnndic- AMI fancy stationery of any -tor,.
IN the city and the llrink department l.
up-to-date. the syrur. fruits, etc. ar.
absolutely ;nH. Anie the ice cream H.
il'r ir.- ...i.i.nai,l".
I'D. ~rif Help Remedy Department j. a
~ line II drug in this city and no other
drug store IN the city has this depart
mcnt.
The young DR.. Bridgeford j. 10 l,e con-
gratulat Il upon his energy. push and no
dern IDEAS Of doing business In the most
improved tile.
The drug -torc is large, light and plea
sing 1, ih, eye. There are tables md
chairs for those who wish g. ut and zip
the cool and refreshing drinks pr, pared
by the oliie htt Tdut, and every ene
who patron1- tn, Br dsefori Pharmacy
whether for the purp 80 of having a pre-
seription Llled, making a purchase o.
merely drop i'm" lravss with the desire.
." return sOon.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1913-05-16

that sounded so vel as campaign utter
snces, are now N gall and wormwood to
the Democratic brethren who must swol-
low them.
We confess that unconquerable fears
assail our b-svest efforts N he op,imi site
and look to the future with hope ;nd
courage. We ara continually trying to
persuade ourselves that the Golden Fleece
long sought by the heroes OF Democracy,
will be brought home i'm triumph 10y the
present expedition commanded Ivy His
Excellsncy Woodrow Wilson, AMI that
thereafter the tariff war will erd forever
and we shall have peace in the land. ,:,.-
clouded by the poverty that has hitherto
stalked at the heels of Democratic tariff
legislation. But jus, when We have al
most persuaded ourselves that the Demo
Gratis of the present are wiser than the
Democrats of the past and will succeed
where their brethren fsiled--just then a
shadow always falls athwart our path,
caused 10y our recail;ag the fact mat the
Democrats themselves admit that the
shades Of Jefferson and jackson are It'll
the sources sf Democratic inspiration -
admit that they are not as wise as those
two dead orscles 4 Democracy
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1913-05-16
STEAM ROLLER LEGISLATION

The Democratic majority in the House
OF Representative crowded the tariff bill
through without amendment Of con-..-
quencc. The majority voted solidly for
each and every schedule, and against
every proposed amendment This l. ths
fret time .hat a majority in the Hou-e
has been in position o. accomplish such
a result. and many Democrats are doubt
fol that il will be wholly To the rd- D.
age OF the party. There j. ~ gucs:io,
whatever that some ~ mendments
we're better ic~i ia'.nn than the provi--
ions q ill" II.
Tie majority IN the Senats j. disposed
pursue The same tactics in that lasly.
4 has decided not to give public hear
ings, although il j. willing that "bricf,''
may he fled with the Financs committee.
But tn. majority in the senat. j. not "a
secure that il j. wholly certain the steam
roller can he used. Th.r arr Democrat
ic senators who are Opposed 10 the pro-
visions ~ the bill, and whose co-opera-
ton must he secured T. make successfuI
any pr gramme that ma; b. ador e. d.
The dcfist tion a thrc. or foir s. nator-
would prove seriou- cslnmit ~ Il
might jeopardize part 'ucc a.
Ouiside a Congress part; l~aIcr. ore
Considerably disturbe concerning tho
responsibility that steam roller leyi.atiof.
IMPOSES upon the party. They want O.
Democratic tariff. believe tbst tho ma
jority shonld rule, bot fear let in hat
there may bc error or mistake which " lli
seriously reflect vpon the party's sbilit,
to govern This j. Why party leader. are
congregating at Washington and holding
animated conferences with III President
and Democratic senators.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1913-05-16
SOCIALIST PAPER IS
SEIZED BY HATTIE. {.

Huntington, W. ", May 9.-On order.
Of Governor Hatfield, state militia officer.
and DEPUTY sheriff Frsmpton today con.
fiscat u the plant Of the Huntington 20
cialist and Labor star and srrested IL.
staff on charges OF publishing articles tc
ineite n riot. The Argus, q. Charleston,
was seized last week on HatfieId's order
The Governor said the raids were part Of
his campaign 10 stop and prevent coal
mine strikes.
Those arrested today were: w. r.
Thomas, editor. =. VI. Sturm, bu-ine--
manager; Elmer kumt,uugh, Georg
Gillespie and X. VI. Kepbsrt. leaders oi
the Socialists, Proofs of articles in tyr
ready FOR publication were seized.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1913-05-16
GREAT REVIVAL
AT LANDCRAfF

Rev J. y. JOnc.. III. pat " of ih. A.
VI. J.. Church q I.andgran b. ,fdu TIM
revival NJ biz church.
lie i- beinz assste'i by that weilknown
evang Ii-t. Rev n W. Ford II Parker-.
bnfx AMI the services are scry we'll atten
led.
Rev. Jones j. an aid- speaker AMI n
great worker for the ei~vation II hi- f&,o-
pie, hc enter. into tn. c,cr. day home
life II iis TerIic aud -ce.- q, hi, and
cncOrrEgc them.
The good rcschc las male very
iavcra''e impression upo1 the reopl Of
thi- section ani n. will b. successful
here.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1913-05-16
W. VA. C0NCRESSMEN
In STRICT PARTY VOTE

Io the final vote on the rndrrwoo<
tariff bilI, West virginis's delegation
divide strictly ON party iinc-. Congress.
men Sutherland, Avis and Mos voSet
against the biII. They stool by the Re.
publicsns IN the Last in the effort 10 ~,
a tariff board snendment added 70 The
bill. Consr>unen Brown and Dsvi.
voted for the bill and followed Majority
Leader UDderwcors lesd to the end.
Congressman Hughes wss absent on &C.
count Of sckness. Conerc~msn sutber-
LAND. Avis and Mos would have liked 70
have voted for the income tsx feature Of
the tariff bill. There were several Other
features q the b'Il they sIso liked, but
taking the bin eel whole they we're
sssinst it, lie dcInerits outwcighing IT,
merits.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1913-05-16
ON The VERGE

The Demo rate r~its H. again ncafii =
the verge Of the arne Cd preripire. over
which thst party ha- ir,cigi;ase,l if-r..
~ often ~ 10 las ittn entrusted with il.c
administratipu ol the natiora! govern
ment. strange. hut true IL j.. that the
sight II the crumllirg skeletons of form
er Dtmocratic ttria rpforms ha- uci;lcr
terror nor deterrent ELECT -pon the pre-
ent day Democracy under the leadership
Of the amiable gentleman who pines Tor
the future historical sobriquet. THE
PEIS ONAL President.
The nodcsty Of Ms pro- eccssors threat
enci t. render tho lcr-onai rrono-n I
obsolete on official matters and coinsnuni-
cstions, but no0 n ne~ order has been
inaugural Il asd Mat bas ,pcu hth.rto
in the honorable enjoyment 81 thc Ag,ir.i-
laiion of u0.e-ty, i iu ti.c new c.,.c %.
Official etiquette ri:cu.cd - -u.el.ss
bombast. Jhc pr,m0aa 'ia .,ss.n male
the distinctive emblem o. LN Wilson
regime.
Cnder the wnip and spur of the Presi-
dent. the Democrats in Congress are
carrying ous tn wishs q .heir chief a..d
the pledgs of the.r platform. These
pledges were not made 10 he kept and
now that the exigsncies OF circumstances
require the keeping thereof, 70 save the
Democratic ps'ty from stuitifying isseIf
openly and inexcussbly, those pledges