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TH 69TH REGIMENT. BECORD OP SERVICE, ITS TRIALS A REOIUwANIZATIONS AND ITS HOMES. ong 1 independent military organizations of there were scores in New-York fifty years there several companies composed cxv of Irishmen. In two of, these member- could attained only by men who were born nJ tlnr. were other "Irish" where the term "Sons of Ireland" included eri' born of Irish parents.

'1 nese fLxTuai-t companies paraded on St. Patricks but wore also always in line on Sij'fisy. on the jrth Jill and on other pubftoiHa 5 when the regularly organized militia inAcA- Each company had its meeting room. the freedom Of Ireland was always the theme. One of these company meeting "ijns, over German saloon, was the meeting also of company of sharpshooters company composed of Frenchmen.

The Irish grew rapidly, and la IB were si I formed Into a regiment which tne numerical designation For seven hf- regiment flourished and became not only 7 rdui military body, but a powerful factor in politics, and many political slates were made fc as ri regiment was reorganized gf in artillery regiment doing duty as infantry. gad when the Civil War broke out in 1861 it was looked upon as one of the best regimental or-aijations Mew-York. jjjcbael Corcoran, who was the proprietor of gjberniaa Hall, In between Mott and Hulbe wras the colonel of the regiment- He vU popular with the Irishmen of New- York, and rtcfived much encouragement in his efforts to make command an efficient body. The regiment came i-to public notice when the Prince of Wales, now jteg Edward VII, visited this country. There was jsiiitary parade in his honor, in which the C3th ordered to take part by the general commandjje the division.

Corcoran refused to order oat his jjpaent for the occasion, that Irishmen ,01101 Interested in the celebration, and for this orders he was placed in arrest. be Tvas never tried. He was released in time 4 the head his regiment when it marched tttj to the front. In May, ISSI. term of service for which the enlisted yean tYirm months, bat In that time If took part in battJes of Blackburn's Kord Bull Run.

Many members of the 65th re captured. In the latter bloody fight, colonel being- one of the number. The regiment returned from the front In August, and a few days after it mustered out of service an order was Issued by the War De- partment for the organization of an Irish brigade. Under fhla call eight hundred members of the 69th for three years In the Csth Regiment New- Tork Volunteers, and -went to the front under the command of Colonel Robert Nugent, with James Zelly as lieutenant colonel and Ja.rn.es Cavanagh major. The other New-York regiments In the brigade were the C3d I th.

The 2Sth Massachusetts and the HCth Pennsylvania were added to the Irish Brigade, -with two batteries, commanded tf Captains Hogan and McMahon. Although most of its original war members were lathe Irish Brigade, the Gith was rapidly recruited, tafl when it re-entered the service for the second time, la May, 1862, it marched away from the old usury one thousand strong. The term of enlistswot was for three months, and "when the was mustered out the men followed the exusple cf thejr comrades and re-enlisted "for the as New York National Guard Arekry, or the 18id New- York Volunteers. The regzaent had no as an artillery body, and fcftmrni. r- knew that the men would not be called ote for artillery duty, but the name was taken so Ittha numerical designation of which all proud might be used.

The Id Mil was to its full strength and enlisted for Clays when Lee's forces Invaded Pennsylicluin June. MC2. and again for three months In TW regiment bad many meeting places, none of were adequate. The largeFt one Of these, which came nearest being an armory, Essex Market. Here the regiment bad its KaSquart'irs until the 7th Regiment took possessen of its new armory, in J'ark and Lexington IT It tscortfd the 7th to its new and and 'occupied the evacuated premises over 'Kspklng Market, which have been the of the Regiment since that time.

The was considered a beautiful one at that end it often thronged with visitors on "flew evenings when the raiment was under the JwaaiKi of Colonel Bagley. Colonel Martin T. or Colonel James Cavanagh. lateraai troubles disrupted the regiment a few ten ago. and despite the efforts of many proml- Irishmen who were proud of the record made the SKI In the Civil War.

to save It the reduced to a battalion of five companies. Bat even the battalion mi not a united body. It fo torn by jjetty fights that its dlsbendment in the highest military circles of the But the friends of the old guard came to wrest- new corapanie-s were organized, and Lieu- Colonc-l George Moore Smith of the 7th placed in temporary command. This was against which some of the members Only Irishmen had commanded the regl- before, they said, ajid the advent commander of an Irish organization could harm. Hut the reaultH showed that the 'evil were false.

The companies were j-ttrtheaed by good recruits, the staff was by the addition of competent and "ffWlcni-klng provisional commander was elected reorganized regiment. Colonel Smith in command until he was elected officer i.f lht- Fifth Brigade when he was by lieutenant Colonel Edward Duffy. had been a member of the regiment since 1867. Who a the war with Spain broke out and troops for the received authority to a twelve company regiment preparatory retry into the I'nited States service. The ad- JJpfcfaJ companies were rapidly recruited, and the command a line body of men.

was mus-2r in CSth Kegiment, New-York Volunteer on May Vi, 18aS. and after doing- cervlce jytpathern canips, awaiting orders to proceed to mustered out on January 31, 1899. on for a. new armory, which began r-ajnps, a waiting orders to proceed to January XL. for new armory, whlrh began ts administration of Colonel Smith, was continued by Colonel Duffy, and when kcame kr.own that a beautiful structure would for the on the plot between Twenty- Twenty-sixth in had a decided boom, and the old C9th has taken its place as one of the best regiments State.

TOE YORK POULTRY SHOW. at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday I January 14, and continuing day and Saturday, January 18. the thirteenth I 1 exhlw tlon of the New-York Poultry, Pigeon lor Stock Association will be given in Madison Garden ar brin the New-York 8ho the front with an excellent show- com Ik open to the world, and of and special club offered. lh rlzt at (he Pan-American I at Buffal are entered for the coming in I lhe classes, the game bird- BBBBSW demands for space tax the Crawford to provide for 1 Jfn'v. th UJng inrubatera will be in excess I Ule hlblUo ard will be complete, I BSSTwSI 00 88 Faverolles, Jm- I v' a (1 Popular England, will 'and farm, as the I tesur -VV 1 hi counlr The pet stock I sssPk and th fu 'l "howlne of cavies and I wJ man lal exhibits ol I 1I 1 uuera from other chows.

COLONEL EDWARD DUFFY AND GROUP OF OFFICERS OF THE 69TH, WITH THE COLORS. ROOM OF THE HOARD OF OFFICERS MONUiiENT TO THE IRISH BRIGADE AT GZTTTSBTXG, NEW- YORK DAILY TRIBUNE. SUNDAY. JANUARY 5. 1902.

THE DRILL FLOOR OF THE REGIMENT ARMORY. GOSSIP OF THE CAPITAL. A NEW BUILDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AN ANECDOTE OF PRESIDENT M'KINLEY. Washington. Jan.

4 A now member of Congress, one of youngest men in the lower house, who looks half his ace and might pass for a sophomore at college, attempted to go through one of the doors that leads to the floor of the House Chamber the day before Congress adjourned, but was promptly stopped by Its custodian. "No one but members allowed In here," announced the doorkeeper. "Wliy. I am .1 member," M. contlnutriK on way.

"Tea," replied the man at the door, opposing an arm. member of kindergarten. This is the reaa of thf I'siltrd Btatei Senator Bard, of California, fathering a hill to pay Jessie BentOfl Fremont ISO.OM for property which passed from her possession to the government, for which, it is asserted, she has never been paid The California Senator la earnest in his advocacy of Mrs. Fremont's claim, and speaks of her as "the daughter and companion of the lion hearted, Western Missouri's most famous Senator and representative" and "the wife of the daring pathfinder and explorer, soldier and Senator, who was herself an active figure in the stirring drama of California's transition and tilled most prominent ami unique part In the public esteem." The growth of the Department of Agriculture from a small bureau of the Interior Department to us present proportion! and scope, is an Interesting story. It is only few years since this Important branch of the public service wai represented in the Cabinet.

With the establishing of that portfolio Interest In it awoke, and since then its work has been watched with keen Interest both In this country and Europe. The news that cornerstone i a new building will soon bo for this department a cause of rejoicing among Its friends, for II ago outgrew the limits of the old building, and its. has been handicapped by cramped quarters and Insufficient spaci laboratories and rooms for experimenting. There is now pending before Congress a bill providing for new building. Introduced by Mr.

Mercer, of If nnsiis. which, it is i by those most Interested, will speedily become law. This Mil i the tion of department honse. and specifies that th building shall be commodious and fireproof, and constructed in accordance with the approved plans "heretofore secured in pursuance of the provisions of the act Congress approved March 2. MM." This ad $5,000 and authority to expend that sum In the preparation of pians for new building'- Tc.i ot the leading architects of the country were Invited by the Secretary of Agriculture to compete fur honor of nr.iklnK the plans, and rommlsstdn of three to decide among th''ni was appointed.

This 11. Burnham, I. I. Olmstead and Augustus St. Qaudens -were unanimous i 1 preferring the design of Lord A Hewlett, Of New- York, and their decision has been Indorsed by the majority of those who have examined the plans Secretary Wilson: commission was also named by the Senate Committee on District Affairs to act as a park commission, and naturally hail in view the position a new building would occupy in the park system, and Its relations to neighboring buildings, as well as the needs of the department.

The new department bui ding will stand near the site of the present one. Its architecture Is on simple, classic it will be four hundred feet long, giving abundant space for the accommodation of the different bureaus, and it will be built of white marble. The main part of the building will be five stories high and its roof will be of The offices of the Secretary and his staff and the chief bureaus of the department, will occupy the centre of the building and tin- wtaga will be converted into laboratories. As soon as the bill providing for the appropriation is passed work en one of the -wings will begin, and it is estimated that in two years the entire building will be finished. There Is hanging In the lobby of the House an excellent portrait of torn.er Speaker Reed, by Sargent, which is a Mecca to all the admirers of the subject and of the artist whi visit the Capitol, but it falls to with the approbation oi ma of Mr.

Reed's fellow townsmen, who spent his holidays In Washington aod hud much to say ahout the big man from his fctate. This worthy person stood, lees far apart and hands in pockets, for a A CARD C. C. SHAYNE. You can never tell what is going to happen especially to 42d st.

Owing to the prosperous times and the splendid trade which I enjoyed last season, and anticipating an increased business this season, I made extensive preparations, purchased largely of fur skins, re-engaged mv experienced and many new skilled workmen and kept them continuously employed during the summer; but 42d st. was struck by the cyclone of underground railroad building. After I learned that the Rapid Transit Commission had decided to tunnel 42d st. I applied to the authorities for protection, receiving assurances through the Mayor's office that the street in front of my store would be in a condition for carriages by September. I have a copy of the letter to that effect written to the Mayor by the engineer in charge.

On the strength of that assurance I manufactured largely and had one of the largest stocks of thoroughly reliable furs in the world on September 1. I expected the tunnel to be covered in front of my place every week in September, but was disappointed. Those in charge promised that the hole would be covered by October 1. Again I was disappointed. Promises were made that it would surely be covered by October 13; but it was not covered until November 15.

I suffered a great loss of trade. Many of my old customers, however, reached my establishment by walking. Some ladies drove to 13d st. and walked around the block, others to 41st. St.

and came through Lewis Conger (my neighbors') store, an incident I shall never forget. It is but another evidence that the New York women are most appreciative. They recognize conditions and surmount them, and I appreciate very much the trade received from the ladies who, under great difficulties, came to my store. While my trade, since the covering of the tunnel so that carriages could drive to the door, has been all that I could expect, it has not made up for the loss I sustained during the previous months. The holidays are over, and I find that I have on hand over 5300,000 worth of manufactured furs Imperial Crown Russian and Hudson Bay Sables, Ermine, Chinchilla, Marten, Lynx, Bear, Sealskin, Persian Lamb, Mink.

Otter, made up in the latest styles. I do not want to carry them over to next season. The expense of storage, insurance and interest would be over 0,000. Then. too, I have been taught a lesson not to depend too much on 42d st.

during the next few years. Large hotels and office buildings will be erected, and in order to be prepared I have purchased property on 41st directly in the rear of my 42d st. establishment, where I will erect a building, connecting with the latter, thereby largely increasing my facilities for wholesale trade, besides providing a much needed porte cochere, and enabling me to be independent of 42d st. and its uncertainties. It takes a lot of money to build, and I want to turn my goods into cash, and have, therefore, decided, in order to effect sales, to sell at the following very low prices: UP-TO-DATE STYLES.

Alaska Sealskin $50 Less than former prices. Jackets: $25 to $35 Less. Persian Lamb Jackets and 0 Discount Hudson Bay Sable Muffs, Boas, Capes, etc Imperial Russian Sable Mufts. Boas, Mantles, etc. Mink Muffs, Boas, Capes.

Victorines, etc Marten, Chinchilla. Skunk, Lynx Fox Fox Is fashionable. Ladles want It and I sell It, but do not recommend It tat service. Men's Overcoats, lined and trimmed with genuine Furs: $100, $125, $175, $250, $300, $400 to $700. Discount.

Automobile Coats: Some as low as $25. $35, $50 to $75. Discount. Large assortment of Sleigh Robes and Coachmen's Outfits. 10 to Discount.

Hats and Rugs of Tiger, Leopard, Bear, etc. Discount. do not sell blended or darkened Russian or Hudson Bay Sables or Mink. Persons purchased them elsewhere complain of a mottled, shabby appearance after being: -worn a All furs sold by me are properly cured and dressed. They are less liable to moth than articles made from Improperly dressed skins.

I sell exclusively Alaska seals caught on Prlbylov Islands, in the Behrlng- Sea. fur or which Is dense, handsome and durable. Ail are London dyed. All my Persian Lamb, are Import Russian Sables, undressed, duty free. They are dressed here better than by any 7" was "Awarded first prizes at the World's Fair for Garments of Russian Sable.

Sealskin. Persian Lamb. Otter, Mink, and for pelts dressed ready for use. all This is a most favorable time for persons to purchase strictly reliable furs at very low prices. C.

C. SHAYNE, Manufacturing For Merchant, Forty-second between Broadway and 6th Aye. long time the other day contemplating the Sargent Waal he drawled finally, as if in response to the Vncomiuirs of his guide "it may have cost money but gosh dern If It looks any more like Heed than it does like Roosevelt. I've got a patent chrome To" Reed In my parlor at home they gave away free In one of the. campaigns, and I wouldn swap It for this one if you'd give me $10 to boot.

Mr Bristol, the pastor of the late President, took brother minister from Dublin. Ireland to call on Mr McKlnley last spring. The visitor was with the cordiality of the President manner and spoke with warm appreciation of It walked downstairs. On entering the lower corridor the two clergymen found It filled wit people, a motley lot evidently travellers There were many children In the throng, all with eager, expectant expressions on their fates. "What does all this crowd mean? asked the Ir "visiting organiznlon probably." replied Mr.

Bristol "come to call on the "Will he see them?" asked Mr. Bristol's companion. Incredulously. "Let us wait and see." proponed his friend. In a few moments the President went Into the Kast Room, where all public receptions are held, and the crowd was admitted.

None of his predecessors ooseess-d more dignity combined with grace and geniality than Mr. McKlniey He took every ono of the great mass that pressed through the room by the hand, the grasp he gave was hearty and cordial, and to many he addressed words of pleasant greeting. The last straggler in the. long line was a little boy. who -fixed blue, appealing eyes upon the President as if he would carry the remembrance of his agreeable presence forever In his heart.

O.er him the Presllittle admirer 1 hand. The child's fac- was radiant he Passed out of the door. Mr. Bristol turned fo flnd tears streaming down the face of his How how wonderful." exclaimed the reverend doctor. This is indeed a government for people.

Ah. Mr. Bristol. If my people at home knew your President better, there would be few of them left in Ireland. The Roosevelt children have learned their lesson well lite the wish of their parents that they Thai not be photographed or "snapped.

as the on the street, and whenever they espy a camera the young sons of the house of Roosevelt duck their heads and move about In such a way that It is impossible to catch them. Not long ago Archibald who attends one of the public schools. found himself In an embarrassing position. He had mounted his cycle and was about starting home, when one of his enemies appeared straight In front of him. There seemed no escape for the lad.

but lust then a great hay wagon, heavily loaded, came down the street. In a flash the child turned his wheel and rode directly under It. continuing between the wheels until a corner was turned and the danger passed. "A chip of the old block" is young Archibald, who has Inherited his father's courage and dash. SAYAL MILITIA SHUOTIW.

Through the courtesy of Colonel Bates of the 71st Regiment, the First Battalion of Naval MllltU will be enabled to have Indoor rifle practice hy using the range of the 71st Regiment. Several rifle contests will be decided oa this range by the naval militiamen In the course of the season. The First and Second divisions will practise on the range January 11 and J5. There will be a battalion drill on the New-Hampshire on Tuesday evening, January U. CHIXFSE STUDENT AT FRIXCETOX.

Princeton. N. Jan 4 For the first time In the history of Princeton University there Is now enrolled among her undergraduates a young Chinaman, born and reared in Canton. His name is Dong Seung. and he came to America from his native country five years ago.

After his arrival here he spent his first two years in New-York City, where he was privately tutored in the English language by the Rev. Hule Kin. after which he entered the Dwight School, he prepared for college. In his three course in this school he captured the second prize in scholarship for the first two years, and the first prize when he was graduated there last June. He entered Princeton last September, and has already established a good record.

He is in the first division ii the classics, second division In French and third in mathematics. Seung- is a regular member of the Freshman class, and his quiet, pieasant manner has already won him many friends, not only among the members of his class but also among the other students. He is the son of Dong Wan, who still lives in Canton with his family. He is now nineteen years old. and after completing his course tn the university ho will take the course of study In the seminary, and then return to his native land to do missionary work among his people.

He is one of seven children five daughters and two all of whom, except himself, are still In Canton. His father and mother became Christians thirty years ago, and are at present engaged there in Christian work. Seung has had his queue removed, and will wear none while in this country, but says he will let it grow out again before returning to China, as ho would be more Influential there among the people If he should wear it. He spent the- Christmas holiday in the metropolis with his friend, the Rev. Huie Kin of No.

IS West Ninth-st. PROGRESS I It: WCCMMM AT THE WALDORF. A progressive euchre on an elaborate scale. the auspices of St. Joseph's Alumnae.

Flushing, will be held at the Waldorf-Astoria on Wednesday. The proceeds will be devoted to the new convent at Breutwood. Former students of the academy are earnestly requested to unite with the post-graduates in furthe-ing the success of the undertaking. The officers of the alumnae are: President. Mrs.

John O'Keefe: vice-president. Miss Colton; second vice-president. Mrs. Dlvver; recording secretary. Mrs.

George Roesch. and corresponding secretary. Miss Moore, all of Manhattan. The treasurer is Mrs Frank Stewart, of Flatbush; the assistant treasurer. Mrs.

McNulty. of Brooklyn, an.i the assistant secretary. Miss Smith, of Islan city. Mr- Carey, of Brooklyn, is hiirman ot the business committee. Her assistant-" Mrs.

Chariest Misa A. Smita, of Brooklyn. 3.