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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-18
An Incident of Gettysburg.

We were on the march to Gettysburg
with the First Army Corps, and, on the
morning of June 30, 1868, had reached
Marsh Run, about two and one-half
miles north of Emmittsburg, Mary
land, and only five miles from the now
famous battlefield. We were in bivouac
awaiting orders, and during the day
sergeant of my company, Arson b.
Barton, while filling his canteen at a
spring, was approached by lad of
slender form and modest appearance,
who made anxious inquiries as to the
course necessary to become a soldier.
In the conversation that ensued the
little fellow said that he was sixteen
years old: he was living a few miles
from there with his mother; he had
been with battery the day before,
riding upon a caisson, but the can
noneers had driven him away; he had
seen the rebel army march northward
and knew that great battle was soon
to be fought; he thought it the duty
of every one to oppose the rebels, "
and wished to do his share. The SER
geant tried to dissuade him from what
seemed so rash a purpose, reminding
him of his lack of physical strength, of
his tender age, and of the probable
anxiety of his mother because of his
absence from home. But the SER
geant's arguments were of no avail.
The boy was determined to become a
soldier. Barton therefore escorted
him into camp and took him to Cap
tain Clark. That officer, after listen
ing to his request, went with him to
Colonel Bates. The unusual incident
attracted attention among the men
headquarters. Here a scene" was
witnessed, for the colonel was tender
hearted man, as well as brave officer
and he pleaded with the little fellow tC
return at once to his mother as earn
estly as he would have done had the
boy been his own son. Ordinarily the
colonel was not averse to receiving re
cruits, but this one held out such slim
promise of utility as soldier that hi
would much rather have sent him home
as an object more properly fitted fol
maternal care than for food for pow
der But the little fellow was persist
ent, and convinced the colonel that hi
meant business. He was deaf to al
entreaty, would not listen to reason
and seemed determined to crush thu
rebellion there and then. So Colone
Bates turned him over to Captain
Clark, with the remark: 50 Well, yol
may take him into your company, blu
we cannot muster him in now, as tn,
books are back in the teams" Th
g boys of the company took kindly t,
the little fellow, giving him SOM
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-18
In the Spirit of 1t.

A little book called " The Successful
Merchant" published some thirty years
ago, is good reading still for our young
up of incidents from the life of Samuel
Budget of Kingswood, England, and a
young man who can read it through
without catching something of the
spirit of energy and perseverance and
desire to do good which characterized
this man, will never be likely to attain
his success. Certainly we shall not
read his life recorded as one of the
benefactors of his race. The best
thing a good book can do for us is to
get us into its spirit. Something that
sets us to thinking proftably, and thus
to doing something that we ought, is
good reading for us. a poor, unlearned
man could not remember word of a
searching sermon he had heard, but one
thing he remembered was to $50
home and burn the half bushel." Per-
haps this little book, which was once so
widely known among young business
men, has done much toward starting
them in an honorable career, and in
keeping them back from crooked paths.
1t is well deserving new edition, and
a new reading among those Just coming
on the stage. Methods must, of course,
vary with the changes of time and
place, but the principles upon which
this Christian merchant worked can
never change. / know it is common
for young men to feel that their early
years are of but small comparative i'm
portance. They are justified in :" rub
bling along" any way they can, but il
is very true, as Cowper says, that " the
value of life is commonly determined
by the first five years in which young
men are their own masters Indeed
it is oftener decided by the first year q
young man spends away from his faith.
er's roof If you have not the advan.
tage of an intimate associate of the
right stamp, choose one in book, like
the one we have mentioned above
Read and re-read until you are thor
oughly in the spirit of it. The ways OF
working out your own life problem tC
such successful solution will suggest
themselves as you go along. A wide
awake mind sees chances in situations
which would be all blank to another
There is something to learn in the
/ poorest place, either to do or to avoid
when one sets up for himself; and
even lad who deports himself suit
ably can be laying up good capital il
the way of making friends. 1t will
often serve him where much gold woulC
not.-.Selected.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-18
Tbe Soldiers Budget.
Pensions Granted.

To Moses d. Rowell Salem, n. II.
IS a month and 81 ,025 arrears; Joseph
b. Thompson, Michigan City, Ind. Qor-
merly from VermonD, IS month and
81 ,279 arrears; John W. White, Essex
Center, an increase of pension from
S12 to S16 month; Dean b. Fassett,
West Randolph, an increase from "a
to IS month; Frank Gravlin, Montpe-
lier, an increase from Sl2to S16a month.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-18
Select Mlistellanp.
Waiting.


When all the happy woods and hills
Are filed with summers melodies,
When the cold hand Of winter stills
The ripping streams, the whispering trees
My heart unchanged sings still one song,
My love, my love-" the whole year long.
For all the mystery of life,
The hope of dawn, the nights despair,
The greed of gain, the lust of strife,
And grinding want and gnawing care,
Lie down beneath the sunit sea
OF my great joy-she loveth me.
The summer winds that come and go,
Laughing about the shady ways,
The waters In their ebb and flow
Have stlll one voice through all the days;
" Love mocks at time, Love laughs at fate2"
watt because she bids me wait
Nor would wonder If she came,
In any place, on any day,
From out the sunsets crimson flame,
Or down the mornings misty way;
Nor dream it more, nor find 1t less,
The marvel of her lovliness
d. j. Robertson, IN LoHgmdH's Magazine,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-18

~" Large risks placed at a moments no.
tice, and at equitable rates. Losses adjusted
and paid at this office, and due notice of ex-
piration of policies given. Correspondence,
and orders by mail or telenap promptly
attended to- A. G. BROWN.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-18

"UNCLE JAMES," said city young
lady, who was spending few days in
the country, is that chicken by the
gate Brahmin?" "No," replied Uncle
James, hes a Leghorn." " Why, GER
tainly, to be surel'' said the young lady.
A" How stupid of mel can see the horns
on his ankles. "--Rochester Express.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-11-18

" l WAS most ready to return blow
and would not brook at all this sort of
thing" for knew could cure all dam
ages with Salvation Oil.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04
SOMEWHAT DISAPPOINTED.

n. Taylor ard C. T. Railif arrived home
yesterday from two-week's drive over
Clark, Comanche. Pratt and Barber coun-
ties. They started from this city with their
own team. snd, driving about thirty-fve
mile. day. covered some 800 mile. on the
trip. Their intention was TO locate and
take claims, but after . careful and thor
oush Investigation. they gave up the idea and
say tina: Wichita is good enough for them.
They report emigration as pouring into
that country so fast that nearly ii not quite
all of the choice claims are now taken, lcav-
ing bu, the upland and high platcsus unoc-
cupied.
During tie return trip-a four DAYS drive
they me. on their route strictly l79 teams,
on their way to locate on claims. These
teams contained on an average two TO three
persons each, and this will give some idea
when the numerous routes and railroads are
considered, of the rush to that country.
Mr.. Taylor thinks that there is more
money in handling Cyclone washing ma
chimes thar in living for six months in dug
ou. upon the frontier for quarter section
Of red land. Mr.. Ratliff was wise enough
to hold his situation in Pollock & Pierce's
grocery, and will now be content 10 weigh
sugar aud carve cheese rather than listen to
the howl Of the wildcat and the vail of the
coyote for half of the good year of 1885.
Some Of Us are fortunate enough TO be able
TO consult our tastes, but the iron hand Of
circumstances dictates to the large majority.
snd fortunate 10 he who can do as his pleas
IRE shall prompt him. and these gentlemen
though failing of their intention. are TO be
congratulated tina: they have good positions
10 fall back upon.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04
CARD FROM M zIMMERLY.

To the Editor or the EAGLE
Having been solicited by many friends to
become candidate for the Office of council
man in the First ward, desire through your
columns to respectfully decline to comply
with their wishes, and nj tho same time at
ties; my appreciation Ct their regard fer me.
have served the citizens Of that ward FOR
eleven years. and, having endeavored to do
my whole duty BY nv constituents and the
people Of the city at large, shall no. en-
ter the local political field in ,hi.
campsiyn As candidate. nv in
terest in the welfare Of the ward
and the city Is not in the least iuke-uarm.
however, and hope to see the affair. Of the
city in the custody OF good and responsible
gentlemen. In my long services ss coun-
Gilman have received both prsi.e and cen
sure, but the financial condition Of the city
80 far Ms have contributed to its sound-
ness rs councilmsn-wiil attest the faithful
ness with which have discharged my duty.
deem il no; egotisticsl to ssr here tina, I
missed bat three meetings of the council IL
the eleven years I have served. and I find
such record a source of pleasure in retiring
from the Office. NJ ZrYNERlr.
Councilman of First Ward snd Presiden, Of
the Council.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04
WIHciTA SCHOOL NOTES.

To the Editor of the Daily Eagle:
A number Of the Wellington teachers
visited our schools tho fore part of the present
week.
Miss Arnold, teacher in the Third ward
school, has been quite i'll for the past weeks.
Miss Grace Whitehorn and Miss Mol!ie
Jones, OF the High school. have had Miss
Arnold's work in charge.
Nearly ifty new pupils have been enrolled
within the last two weeks. Very few have
Withdrawn.
Measles and chickenpox have at last made
their appearance in our city. A large num-
Der of cases are reported by our teachers.
In some departments the attendance has de-
creased very rapidly in the last few days.
The seventh and eighth grades, and the
High school united in the Arbor Day ccle-
bration. The exercises consisted in music,
essays and select readings.
About forty trees have been planted,
named and recorded. If properly cared for
they will add greatly to the appearance Of
our school grounds.
w. S. Bracken, one of our popular High
school boys, is now in the Territory trading
with the Indians. As he seems to have the
happy faculty of adapting himself to cir
cumstances, We feel confident Of his success.
a G
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

Elsewhere will be found card from
Councilman ZiInmerly addressed to the vot-
ers Of the First ward. II is hut fair 10 SAY
thu. no moro psinstaking or industrious off
Ger ever served a constituency. |; had be
come - ccnnion saying that Zim,nerly run
he entire council and city. H.. wss e.cry.
where and on hand algays, looking aitcI
everything. devoting the past fcw wears hi,
entire time 10 the municipal affairs. Thai
ne is IIan Of great u.il. giuch eNccutiy,
,bility and untiring energy, rome will den,
and the new administration will not onls b,
deprived of bis experience bu, the Fir
ward will mics their old representative il
more way than one. Mr.. Z. will nov gis'
his entire attention to the upbnild;ng of hi
addition 70 the city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

Gen. Hatch came to tbs city hast even
ing.
Lieut.. Finley arrived In town Las. even-
ing.
Geo. II. Blackwelder i. expected home
to-day.
Hi. Alden is out again, though showing
quite plainly the effects Of his wrestie with
the chiils.
Among the guests at the Douglas Aven-
ne yesterday were Howard Leland, Muncie,
Ind; Robt. Joy, Beloit; J. b. Byers. Eu-
reka.
Frank Bacon, correspondent Of the Kan
aas CITY Timer, now stationed at the BOOM
er's town, Arkansas City, came to town yes
serdsy afternoon.
Among the arrivals at the fremont yes
.erday were A. s. Cs-nahan and James b.
Scuiiy, Pi.tsburg, Pa: Wm. Forbes. An
thony; Mrs. Shelly, Muiva,e; Z. Il. ki;ch-
ing, Newton.
Among the arrivals at the Occidental
Yesterday were 6. T. Cczer,, Cabin Creek,
Ark; a. E. Gregory, Saratoga; Bertram Ar
mott, FL Dorado; J. L. Mccall, GAINESVILLE,
O.; w. II. McCollister, Denver.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04
WICHITA UNION STOCK YARDS.

A corporation to be known as the Wichi-
to Union Stock Yard company is being or
ganized, and will be incorporated within a
few days. The necessary lands have al
ready been secured and plated, and are To-
Gated at the junction or crossings of the
W. & W. and F. S. railroads, on the west
side Of the river, about one mile south and
west of the big river bridge. The stock
yards proper will occupy forty acres OF
ground, adjoining which on the east piece
of ground has been plated, suitable upon
which to erect residences and other necessa-
~ offices and buildings. The full details
will be given as soon as the corporation has
been perfected.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

Police oficer Dan Parks showed some
detective ability Yesterday in capturing .
sneak thief who stole Goa, ard ves. at the
Indiana house. Wnen Dan cnp;ared him
he had the stolen garments on inside his
own. he saw ST oace ths; Dan was onto
his racket and owned up like little man.
All pleasure seekers will do we'll 10 avail
themselves Of the opportunity that viii be
afforded them Monday, April 9Th st the
eper. house-the eio-ing ball of the season.
given by the Knights of ST. Joseph. Dane
ing will be indulgcd in. fine music will Be
furnished By full orchestra and q sumptuoas
supper served in the hsll
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

Profeseo. David Swing, who has nov be-
come permanently editor:ally associated
With the Current, appears with his frst reg
ular contribution. entitled ''Squaring the
Circle in Its issue of April 4. Professor
Swing discusses the position Of Emerson
and Carlyle In the world of thought. hold
ing it to be n impossible 10 accurately es-
innate them a. it Is to square Q ciscle.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

NJ. II. c. saeere hss pot Up a building
on Msrkststrse:. one block south u Doug
las avenue. "a be s.sed exclusively a. = pump
and stove repair shop. he vii keep ca
hand = fuli Ere Of the s-s: max. Q. rood
and fron pumps. gas pipss, points, sinks,
and al repairs besa. gisg 10 the ss.ne. VIII
eicsn ard repair rssoline ssovp., pat ne~
burners OF any as@se - stove Mr.. S;ee-e
hAs had four years experience IN Ibis sin3
.. work IN SrSigrsics couaty. the -: sro
vita G. G. M.sibexs. ard be dsds the: be
can gzarzns-e good work. Particular care
taken 20 sad The best ve;n - ~s.e- II drove
~elaA Sesh the sn,i-srerine pump. sad
sia do vosk il ;he country a. 10. .s The
Lowest S<nd Grdsss - z g. Sseers, p. o.
Ds1 g. dEeA
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

s. T Jones, contractor and builder, sash,
door and blind manufacturer, has removed
his place of business 10 Petit street, near
Douglas avenue, three squares east OF the
Globe Iron. works and east Of the Santa Fe
railroad freight depot, where he is now ready
to contract for and do any and all work in
the carpenter and joiner line Of business, and
to contract for and build any kind Of stsne,
brick or wooden churches, school houses,
dwelling houses, barns or other buildings in
the city or country with the same prompt
ness and skill that he has heretofore per-
formed his engagements, and having the
mos. complete machinery in his shops of
any contractor in the city, he is able TO per-
form any and all kinds of carpenter and
Joiner work. on the most reasonable terms.
Any person having contracts 10 let or build
ings to be constructed or any carpenter
work to have done, will find it to their in
terest to see him him before contracting
their work elsewhere. S. T. JONES.
d273-1-w3-2t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

Mr.. E. Nickel, of Illinois, uncle OF Mrs
Pallett. and fa,her-in-law Of Lee Stcarns, is
paying the parties narned visit, and in the
meantime .izing up our country, people and
institutions generally, especially the propo-
'i,ion as to whether prohibition really pro-
bits or not
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

To the Travelling Public and Shippers
The st. Lotus, Fort Scott & Wichita rail-
road company have just opened a freight
soliciting and ticket office on Main street,
rear of Citizens bank. We are prepared TO
sell tickets to all points and check baggage
through to destinations: also, H. pay close
attention to outgoing and incoming freight
business. We respectfully invite the pub
lie TO call on us for all information pertain
ing to either freight or passenger business.
We have telephone connection and we are
on hand at all times to answer questions.
Thanking our friends for past favors and
trusting that our "new departure will re-
ceire ycur hearty support and cooperation.
am YOURS truly, AID. \. JOKES,
Soliciting Freight and Ticket Agent.
d264-l0t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

CHICAGO, April "A number Of promi-
nent Canadian officials passed through here
to-day en- route TO Manitobs. Il was learned
by conversation with them that the Domin-
ion government is taking active precautions
against Fenian invasion ard tha, the gov
eminent is in receipt % information which
elbows ccnclusiveiy that tho Fcnians are con-
templsting some kind Of movement. I; is
stated that they viii ccnfne them.elve. to
assisting Rel in his rebellion in the north
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

CHICAGO. April s---Duriny the pas; week
large number Of scsbby sh-ep have arrir-
ed q. the stock ysrd-. the bulk Of which I,
Is claimed hsve found their way to jackson
Streei market, in this CITY. One 1ock ;hs:
had 70 be shorn before they left the west, 90
bad was the outbreak. arc now under sur
VIGILANCE Of the sanitary Inspector ., the
.fs,rS xa1,S
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

DR.. Ruth, the great shooti.t. gave an ex-
h,bition Of his skin NJ msrksmSn on the
Yves, Side yesterday, and displayed wonder
fal proficiency with the gun. Tho wsy he
cracked the balls was astonishing. He
stood With his back towards the ball and
held small mirror in bic hand, smashing .
swinging ball every time. Then be slipped =
piece Of pssteboa-d over the muxzle OF the
gun so as to shui of The sights, and struck
the ball thrown in the air all The same.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

Judge Campbell wishes i, understood that
be is out Of politics and will henceforth give
his undivided attention 70 school matters.
Wonder L he will begin to go TO school
again: Frank Dale says be i. cut Of poll
tics, too. A large batch Of the boys will be
out Of 2cltics after next Tuesday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

Mr.. J. G.. Sampson. another Of Sedgwick'.
successful frui; growers. SAYS to the EAGLE
that Southern ksna..s never had better
frui, prospect. and iha; even the most ten
der varieties of budded peaches are sure of
full crop unless killed hereafter, which IS
no: Q. all likely.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

Fifty choice residence lots for cash or on
time. or will trade for good farm property.
Lots located on Topeka and Emporis ave-
nues. Call at once on C. L. Davidson at
Citizens bank and secure bargain. 272t3
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

The animated skeletons. By poli,encss
called cattle. that have been sub.i.,ing upon
snow and wind for the pas; four OF fve
months, will now employ MI their feeble
strength TO smile CHASTITY smole a. the
temeriiy Of the young grass that is now be-
ginning 10 show its color
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

-Four young business men went out
rhussdsy noon on Wild goase hunt. They
seur enc of their number back in the even
inG Nah one dsck and m order FOR wagon.
II is supposed tha; upon sheir return they
viii start wholesale game depot. and that
the Santa F~ will be tAx.d to their utness
for ~ f.ssrsssr cara
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

CHIcAer.Apr.3-Nn.C-E.NcCerInick. and
C. n. Mclarmick. Jr., representing th~ estate
of C. q, Mccormick. msds further dona-
,ion to ths Presbyterian Theological semi
nxry Of $4,000 Altogether the seminary
has now rcciy~d from the Mccormick fam
ily sbou; $4,000
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

PkrEssRrss, Va, April s.-The United
States governn.en; isd On d,'p.sii In the
ESchange National bank of Nors.ik. which
suspended Yesterday between $4oo.1o and
SS01oc1. The-e funds are in,erna, revenue
coilcc,ioas nsade in the Second district Of
virRiniS
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

Rev. Samuel Price who has beon stationed
as pastor Of the NJ. E. church at Wellington
for the past three years spent the night in
the city. He goes over to Augusta this
morning his station for the coming year.
The good people of Augusta will find Mr..
Price q very able man.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

Mr.. A. Z. Gregory, of the firm of Gregory
4 Teller, real estate, insurance and abstract
agents. at Saratoga, Pratt county, is in the
city. and will be detained here two or three
pays. Mr.. G. talks very enthusiastically Of
Pratt county and the way IL j. filing un.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04
The .,s-. xsunr ia. who b.x.hu,

The smart young kids who have been rob
bins the cellArs OF wine and bottled beer,
around town lately, 90: warm dose u Dr.
Ovens residence night before hast Th<v
goshled up sne large cake and supposed
they had got hold Of some good wine 10
wash it doxn but i; turned out to be pepper
sauce, and .. what . scattering there wss
Shani
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

Everybody, whether previously invited or
not, are now invited to attend the grand
opening at the Kansas Furniture company
store, On Douglas avenue tonight. and tick
cts will be given at the door for voting III.
elegant chair to the most popular lady in the
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04
Blue Grass.

J. L. Hodge sells the celebrated "Blue
Grass" brand Of Ladies' Fine Kid Shoes.
They are the best made, incest fitting and
mos, comfortable shoe lady can wear.
Price. S2.75 to 500 pair. fremont hotel
block. d2fS -6t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

There will be meeting Of Company x,
Second Regiment, Kansas National Guards,
on next "Wednesday evening. s,h inst. 1t is
important that full attendance be had, as
officers are to be elected and other matters
Of interes. will be disposed of.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-04

o. G. jacobs has opened real estate. in
surance and loan Office at Valley Center.
Mr.. Jacob. is an old resident Of the county;
= man OF strict integrity. and can DO relied
upon. The EAGLE wishes him success in
his rsw enterprise.