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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

ATTENTIoN.-In order to reduce my
present stock Of Boots and Shoes l will
sell for the next 80 days at prices that Dc.
fy competition. Call early and get the
best goods at the lowest prices ever offer
ed in the city. L. V. BLOND.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

THOUSANDS PERISH ANNUALLY for want
of timely aid in Coughs, Colds, Catarrh,
Sore Throat, Bronchitis, and other dis
eases leading to Consumption. Read DR..
I,onelon's letter 10 another column.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

MARRIAGE L1cENsEs-Thc Clerk Of the
County Court issued four marriage licen-
ses during the week ending yesterday
August Goth.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

FoR CAM MERTNG.-One camp meet
lng has Just broken up at Moundsville
but anotheri q in fall blast For the &C
commodation Of those who wish to al
tend tomorrow, Sundays special traiE
VIM leave the B. & o, K K, depot at s;st
A. n. IA
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

THE'greatest bargains in all wool Elan
nels, Jeans and CassImers, go to Henry
Jacobs, 100 Main street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

one hundred pieces Mpaccas and Mo-
hairs Just opened at ]. 8. Rhodes & Co
Our half dollar Alpaecas cannot be
eoualed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

VANILLA, Chocolate and Peach Ice
Cream and Pine Apple shetbet today al
CharlesR. Behlers, iii Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

FULL stock Of White and Colored Wool
Flannels and Canton FlAnnels just open
ed, at ]. s. Rhodes s. Co.'s.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

The RlYsR.-Thc marks at the wharf
last evening showed feet . lnches Of
water in the channel.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

FOR all wool Flannels, Jeans and Cas-
sinners, go 10 Henry Jacobs, as he is SELL
ing them OF way down prices.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

PAIN Cure Oil is sold by all Druggists
and Merchants everywhere. Every fam
lily should keep supply for timely use
for it Is the Best Remedy in the world.
Sold by all Druggists.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

FRESH Peaches, Pears, Delaware and
Concord Grapes at Charles Il. Behler's,
iii Marketstreet. Us
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

NEW stock Of Bellons celebrated cash.
mere finished Black Silk, at ]. 8. Rhodes
e Co.'s.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

TEE photographs made at R0binson'f
Gallery give satisfaction. Try them.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

FoR Clocks call on Louis DeChcTt In
Becks block, he sells them cheap.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

Great Western Gun Works

l79 BHTTHHIGLD ST., PrETtBURsH, PA.
Breosh.Loadiug Shot Guns, 80 to $500. Double
shot Guns, IS 10 $780, Single Guns, $50 So
Rilos, Is toS16. Revolver, Is 70 SIS. Pistols,
81 to 81, Gun Material, FiSOlng Tackle, &c.
Ldr0s dlAcOItRlSt u dSqLsTS or clubs. Army Guns,
RsVolVCrs, etc., bought or Traded for. Goods
sent BY express Q. Q. D. to DO examined betolc
unld f6P
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

COUNTY CoURT.-The September term
OF the County Court commences on hon'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

PRESERVE your pictures by having
them framed OF Robinson's Gallery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

JUST received at Henry Jacobs, full
line Of all wool FlAnnelS, Jeans and CASH
merO, which are 10 Be sold q very low
prices.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

A SPLENDID lot oil new stereosCopic
views has Just been received at Robin.
sons.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

POLICE CouRT-Thcre was not a case
before the police court yesterdy morning
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

THERMOMETER RECoRD.-The follow
ing shows the range Of the temperature as
observed at Silveys Drug Store, corner
nnnosite Post Office:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

= 49, friday
aAu. TAN. 3r.M. 4.
IS. 10 80 10
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

NAVY WAter.pTOoS, Blue and Cloths
Just received at J. s, ltbodes. & Co.'S. ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30
Kenmore University High School,

!. ANHERHT Q. e., Va 81.
Preparatory 70 the 0nlyersity Of Va. 4. A.
Strobe Nlth. :NedSlllgt q. VGls Principal and
struetor In Greek. Latin, French, German and
Botany. This ID. one Of the leading high schools
Of Virginia, and presents many Advantages in.
comparable with those Of otherS. Students also
received for tho Summer, Now session begins
Sept. 18Th, 1873 For Catalogue, address tho
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-30

A FORTUNE.-HoW9 By sPEcU.
70 Hloo; WIN pay SiSo o Si,6SO 4 month. Full
explanation sent nee. W.F.HUBBELL b CO.,
BAnGerS and Brokers, 80 Wall street, New York.
BOX II9A aui6-eOdAR
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
state Teachers, Association.

An executive session of the Wisconsin
State Teachers Association, will be held at
Madison on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, of next week, December, 10th, Goth
and 3lst. An interesting programme is
Northwestern Ry. will sell for one fifth re-
turn tickets, good from the 10Th inst. to
Jan. 4th The Milwaukee & ST. Paul Ry.
will sell oue-half fare tickets, each good
from goth inst. to Jan. 3D..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
From the National Capitol.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 1873

w ASHlNGTON, Lee. ~, 1915
Editor Republican:
The bill which finally passed the House
on Wed nesday last, relating to salaries of
members of Congress, will hardly meet the
expectation of the country, being as it is a
sort of compromise, by which the old salary
is increased from $4,000 to $4,000 per annum
to take effect only from the time the bill
passes, SO that practically for the present
year the salary will be the same as under the
law OF last winter increasing it. What the
fate OF the bill will be in the Senate is of
course yet unknown, but the general opin-
ion seemed to that that body will amend it
in some shape probably reducing the salary
to the old figure, if nothing else.
The Senate yesterday refused to join the
House In passing resolution for a holiday
recess from Friday OF this week till Jan
uary 6. This may be taken as an earnest
that that branch Of the national legislature,
at least IS anxious to work, and considering
the present situation of the country, this is
certainly commendabie. Congress-is looked
to In some measure to improve the financial
outlook, and besides this it is highly impor
tant some measure should be taken at an
early day to make the revenues of the gov
eminent meet the expenses. No one likes
to see taxes increased, but the PROPOSITION
to tax tea, coffee and sugar, again and to
increase the tax on whiskey and tobacco
seems really to be the only practical one.
although it, in more respects than one, is
open to criticism.
The scarcity of money is of course not
felt here to a very alarming extent That
large class of inhabitants who are support
ed by the Government, receive their pay
as..usual aud spend it in much the same
manner. Consequently there is but little
falling off in trade, the streets are throng
ed and the stores crowded with Poop lie to
buy holiday presents, and business mel.
seem to be prospecting.
General Dent, the father of Mrs. Presi-
dens Grant, died at the White House few
days ago. after having been in falling health
for some time, and his body was yesterday
taken to St. Louis for burial in the family
graveyard, accompanied by Preside nt Grant
and other members of the family. The
General was quite advanced in age, born in
Maryland and staunch Democrat
w
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
Service of Praise.

There will be a service Of praise in tbe
Cougregati DUAL Church, on Sunday eve
ming next. The exercises will consist of
Anthems by the choir and familiar hymns
to be sung by the choir and congregation
1t is expected that the Methodist Society
will join in the service. The public are
invited. The programme is as follows.
/. Christmas Anthem.
Q. Tune-Antioch--"J to the World !!
the Lord is come"
8. Scripture Reading.
4. Prayer.
s. Tune-Chrstmas - "Calm on the
listening ear of night
6. Tune--Lenox Come, every pious
heart"
7. Gloria--Choir.
8. Tune-Stockw el!-HOne there is above
all others'
g. Tune -Martyn--"Jesu lover of my
soul.''
10. Tune-Ariel-" could speak tn e
matchless WORTH
IL. Anthem--Choir.
IL. Tane-Missionary Hymn.-5land up!
stand up for Jesus"
l3. Tune-Bethany .--Savior, follow on
IA. Tune-Coronation. = stAll hail the
power of Jesus name.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
Christmas at the Churches.

ll,eresting exercises will occur at the
Congregational Church on Christmas Eve
consisting Of recitatons and singing by
the Sunday School Scholars. During the
evening the presents for the children will
be distributed from the Christmas tree.
High Mass will be celebrated at St. Ber-
nard' 5 and St. Henri's Catholic Churches,
on Christmas morning, at the accustomed
hour for Sunday morning service.
The usual services commemorative of the
Savior's birth, together with the singing o.
the Christmas carols by the choir boys will
take place at St. Pauls Episcopal Church
Christmas morning, at half past ten O clock,
There will be q Christmas Tree at the
NJ. e. Church this wednesday, evening
Services will consist of singing, prayer
scripture lesson, and distribution of pres
ents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24

W. W. Field. Secretary of the Wisconsin
State Agricultural Society, gives notice
that an Agricultural Convention will be
he Id under the auspices of the State Agri-
cultural Society, in their rooms in the Capt.
toll at Madison, commencing Wednesday /,
February 4th, 1874, at y o'clock P. NJ, and
continuing Thursday aud Friday. This
convention is expected to be large and en-
thusiastic a great public educator to the
industrial classes, blessing to the individ-
ua and the stale at-large. Arrangements
will be made for reduced fare on railways
to those ishing to attend.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
The A1dine ChrOmOs for 1874.

The two Chromos presented to subscribers
of the Aldine for 1874 are such beautiful and
unusual works of Art-faithful copie of
actual paintings in oil made by the celebra-
ted artist, Thomas Moran, from studies of
nature-that we feel justified in calling
special attention to them. These chromos
represent scenes characteristic of the East
and West: the White Mountains of New
Hampsh hire, and the Cliffs of Green River in
Wyoming Territory In all the range OF
grand and beautiful American scenery, it
would be difficult to find two more pictures
que or harm ing views, unlike as nature in
her varying moods, yet appropriate CON-
panion pieces.
The view in the white Noun tains gives
the beholder grand and sublime scene of
the most famous region in New England,
picture which is filed with the very spirit
of the region. The subject is treated with
much breadth and feeling, without an over
crowdlng of peaks and cliffs which so often
spoil the artistic effect. The top of the
principal mountain is surrounded by clouds
Of magical beauty, which add life to the
scene, indicating as they do, action. The
picture is one of the elements-earth, air.
water, thrown together by the hand of
the great artist. Such a picture is always
fresh, and never grows dull. The dashing
brook, the rich group of autumn-clothe he'd
trees, the deep down, far away meadows,
the stream rushing down the mountain side,
the crags and rocks, the hint of cloud mys.
teries, and innumerable mountains beyond,
all of which the artist gives US in this pic
ture, to make it the most notable and real
ly artistic chrome ever offered to the Anne
can public.
In pleasing contrast with the blue clouds
and cool heights of the White Mountains,
we have in the Cliffs of Green River gol-
den, snn-bathed landscape, with sky full
| Of glory breaking away of the clouds
to let the King Of Day through! The physi-
cuiar, and this Mr.. Moran has faithfully re-
produced. A ground red sand stone rock,
or butte, rises like ruined castle afrom one
side of the river, rejecting all the brilliant
hues of the sky, which are also reproduced
in the water. The picture is exceedingly
brilliant, but none too much so for the heart
of the Great American Desert, where this
scene IS laid The foreground of this pic
ture is very rich, and the study of trees is
delicate and natural One may carefully
examine the whole list Of chromos offered to
the public, and fail to find elsewhere 50
much real artistic excellence as in these two
representative landscapes. They are every
way worthy of the great art journal of
Amerlca-Ihe AIdine. These chromos are
so tine they can only be compared with the
highest priced picture offered in the mar
ket- 1t would be an injustice 10 place
them by the side of any Of the cheap prints
commonly sent out by newspapers as pre-
miums to their subscribers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
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Holiday Anus EN- ents.

By consulting the programme of the diff
ferent places of amusement in our city il
will be seen that the holidays are not like
~ to pass by unregarded by the lovers Of
music, the drama, &c
Christmas evening the members of the
Watertown Musical Society Concordia will
give grand vocal and instrumental Con-
cert, at Music Hall. The principal fea-
lures of this entertainment will be the rem
dering of the celebrated Qnartette from the
."White Lady," by Boieldieu, and the first
appearance of the new orchestra made up
from the members of the Society.
Friday Eve, December 90, a theatrca
performance will be given at Turner Hall.
New Year S eve, the Watertown Turner'S
will give turning exhibition at farmer
Hall, and the splendid play entitled ''Step
by Step,' will be performed by the Water
town Musical Society, at Music Hall, New
Years night.
This series of amusements will suffice to
fill the measure of enjoyment for the Holi :
day season.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
fonne 2lloffers.
BR e VIVTES

Diaries for 1874 Tor sale at T. S.
Clalk's Bookstore.
The l. O. O. F. of Lake Mills, have a
good Lodge and are in fourishing condi-
ton.
The Mite society of the Congregations
al Church will be omitted Tor two weeks.
We have passed the shortest day Of the
year, and now, "as the days lengthen we
may expect the cold to strengthen
We are under obligations to State Sec
rotary LII. Breese for copy of the annual
report of 1873.
Measles in mild form are somewhat
prevalent among the children of this city
and vicinity at the present time.
Some of those choice Michig apples
by the barrel are still to be had at the Com
mission store of Woodland & Hull on the
West Side.
"A change in the running time of the
trains on the Milwaukee ST. Paul Railway
has been made recently. The changes are
noted in the railroad directory.
The Wallace Sisters and their troupe
gave an entertainment at Turner Hall last
Monday evening, which was well attended,
and gave general satisfaction to those pres
ent.
The General Manager of the Milwaukee
ST. Paul +. R. has given orders that the
wages of all employees in the main office
al Milwaukee are to be reduced ten per
cent. from this time forward
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
War With Cuba.

Ocean disasters OF money panics will not
prevent the people from buying Christmas
presents, and such being the case, while
COMBINATION PARLoR Work STAND. Not
only is it ornamental, but one OF the most
useful presents that a cons iderate husband
could make to an affectonate wife, or low
ing father to favorite daughter Call and
see ii at the Office of Charley Wood.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
Weather Representations.

II is comforting to know that the hunters
and trappers of the frontier as sure the world
that the winner houses of the beavers are
lightly constructed; that the coats of the
fur animals are not as thick and heavy as
usual, and all the usual natural signs which
Indicate severe winter weather are wan ting
this season. They consequently predict a
short and mild winter. The weather thus
far Of the present month confirms their prog
nostics.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
Personal.

Last Thursday the social editor of the
Dodge County Democrat, Mr.. E. B. Bolens,
paid visit to the REPUBLICAN Office, and
we had pleasant chat with him on the
current political notes Of the day.
Rev. Mrs. Van Colt is East and suffering
from rheumatism.
Mr.. L. ". Davis for some time past the
popular and efficient day telegraph opera
tor in the employ Of the Milw aukee & st.
Paul Railway in this city, has accepted the
position Of Station Agent at Ceatralia a, from
the West Wisconsin Railroad Mr.. Davis
viii make friends wherever he goes. and
May success attend him in hi 8 new home.
Mr.. Henry Ranous. we'll known to our
citizens as The former agent for the Ch;caoo
aud Northwestern R'yin this city, spent q.
few days in town last week. Mr.. Ranons
is at present attending to the interests Of
the Northwestern at Harvard, Illinois.
Captain Hawley, of Milford, one of the
old settlers CT Jefferson county, and farni IL,
started for California this week, to visit his
brother-i n Jaw and friends living on the
Pacific coast. TIE captain intends being
absent until spring.
Gen. L. A. Cole arrived at his home in
this city from Denver. Colorado, last Sun.
day morning, after an abseuce Of nearly :
year. ookin rugged and well for his years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
Dodge County Agricultural Society.

At the recent meeting of the Dodge Coun-
ty Agricultural Society, held on the 9Th of
December, 1873, the following officers were
elected President, F. B. Grover, of Bur-
nett Treasurer, David Barber, of Oak
Grove; Secretary, E. B. Bolens, of Juneau.
The Secretary was authorised to solicit sub
scriptions to the amount of $500 for the
purpose of purchasing the fair grounds now
used at Juneau, Or if tie same cannot be
had, to buy suitable grounds elsewhere. 1t
was the sense of the meeting that the af-
fairs of the Society are conduc ed in fair
and honest manner, and as such deserve the
confidence and patronage Of the people of
D odpe County. more vigorous and ac-
tive patronage is asked for in the future.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24

The PARLoR Work STAND is in tsel
a complete ladies' work stand; giving room
for sixty kinds of. thread, buttons, hooks
and eyes, scissors button hole cutters, pin
cush ion, a sewing bird attached, a reel to
wind off Jour part, bastng board, yard
stick, a swinging basket which affords a
Convenient receptacle for yarn, knitting
and should you hear rap at the door, a
few passes of the hand leaves the stand in
readiness for game Of whist, authors, or
anything you wish. Call on Charley
Wood and seeit
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
Special Council.

A Special Council Of the Diocese of Wis
consin will be holden at the Cathedral.
corner Division an Marshall streets, Milwau-
kee, on Wednesday morning, February 18th,
1914 Tor the purpose of electing successor
to Right Rev w. E. Arnitage, late Pro:es-
tan I, episcopal Bishop of Wisconsin. The
COUNCIL VIII consist of the clergy of TIE do
eese' ana lay deputies from each congrega-
ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
Bank Of w atertown

We learn that the Bank,,of Watertown has
increased its capital from twenty-five thous-
and dollars to fifty thousand dollars. The
Stockholders and Officers of the Bank re.
main the same as heretofore IF Congress
should make certain notifications to the
National Banking Law that are expected,
the Bank of Watertown will be changed
into National Bank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
Strange but True.

There is no person living but what suf-
fers more or less with Lung diseases, Coughs
Collie and Consumption; yet some will die
rather than pay 7 cents for bottle oE
medicine that would cure them. Dir. A.
Boschee's German Syrup has long been
known in this world, and the wondrous
cures astonished every one that try it. Hyou
doubt what we say in print call at your
Druggist Mr.. F. J S. Shroe ter or X. Schu-
bert, Watertown, Wis, and get a sample
bottle free Of charge, or a regular size for rs
cents.
6. G. GREEN
Sole Manufacturer, Woodbury., N. j.
Dolhm an, Schmit Il Co., Milwaukee,
Wholesale Agents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24

NO first class milliner or dressmake
can afford to be without the COMBINATION
PARLoR WORK STAND. Adoxen sewing girls
can use one spool of thread, one pair of scs.
sOrs, or anything about the stand, without
leaving their seat or troubling their COM
panloAs. You can get it of Charley Wood.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
Har bingers of Spring.

we know OF several instances where vic
lets in full bloom were picked out doors in
this city last week. We mention this fact
as an evidence of the almost unparalleled
mild weather we have had this month. Vio
lets in December is certainly not very I'M
comforting thought for this latitude.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
I AIKEN Up.

rE7AKEN up by the subscriber IN the town
4 of Ixonia, on land owned by him in
said town, to wit: section 19, Township 8,
Range Is East. lots and on or about the
22d day of November, 1873. Three calves
about six months DID, One steer OF brin-
die color With a small white spot on FORE
head nearest the left horn, also some white
on brisket, belly aud leg also on the under
side of the tsl, Zone red with some white
on belly. The bull is OF a brlndle color.
VIM P. ON EN-.
Dated Ixonia, this 26th of Nov. 1873.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
Cricket ofIeave Mans,

The members of the West Side Gymnas-
Jun, assisted by talent from abroad. will
bring out the ''Tieket of Leave Mar.n at
Turner Hall, Friday evening, January I'd,
1874. Here is an opportunity for our citi-
zens TO pay tribute to home talent, and we
trust the boys will be greeted with full
house
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-24
"a Bad Beginning Makes Good End
| ing"

Peck, OF the La Crosse Democrat relates
his first experience in journalism as follows:
awe put in our time against Bob Temp
kius' money, and we bought the Jefferson
Banner. Bob didn't have much money
and we didn't have much time, because we
had just been married, and that was the
worst edited paper that ever was AS an edi-
tor Bob had talent surpassed by few in the
State, and he exercised it from Monday
morning till Saturday night, playing seven
up for the beer, while as job printer we
had few equals playing billiards and fifteen
ball pool. Bob and the subscriber was a
heavy team, and if both of US had not enlis.
ted-after we found we couldn't get the suit
lership of Charley Gill's regiment-there is
no knowing how long the cruel war might
have lasted"