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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

Mr.. Ira DAVENPORT, ia his letter
to the chairman Of the Republican
state central committee Of New York,
accepting the Republican nomination
for Governor, gives expression to what
we call sound republican doctrine, at
the same time arraigning the opPOsi-
ton for its determined resistance TO
civil service reform. He says:
The emphatic utterances OF the con-
vention on the three commanding sub
iects Of civil service reform, the cur
rency and lsbOr have my earnest con-
currenca. + believe Ia civil service
reform and welcome any action by
any Official, federal OF state, which
shows n siucere purpose 90 prnmote
and establish n. When Il cimes to
be thoroughly understood aud ia
methods perfected / ana confident
that q " ill commend itself to the peo-
pie through the improvement Of their
official service and the publication OF
their political life. The experience
Of seven months would seem 90 show
that no matter how well disposed the
president Of the United States may be
toward civil service reform, OF even
how deierinlr ed he may be 20 pro-
mote it, he cannot IN this command
the support Of the party which stands
or=ayed 10 opposition 60 Oufselvea.
Every day adds 10 the proof that TIE
least worthy and the apparently c1n-
trolling elements o. that party afa lo-
nl7ed - thWart every mogerle1f llIe
.....rI.I..rrH ma. l...N = frernrr ans .H.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

ONE Of the sensations Of the week
in political circles has been the advice
Of Cardinal Newman to Catholics in
England 10 assist uhe CONSERVATIVES in
maintaining the Established Church,
declaring Il To be one of the greatest
bulworks Of England against atheism.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

THE Republicans of the. 10Th Rep
resentatIve District Dickinson coun-
~ have nominated Mr. Glen Bell
for Representative, to ill vacancy
caused by the resignation % Mr. Cog
eeshall. II Is very probable that he
will be elected, aud thus the the Re
publican majority in the Legislature
ct the special session will be increased
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

Two lawyers were fighting in the
court room at EmpOria the other day,
when the Judge took hand In IL
himself and fired the most offensive
partisan" over the railing ten feet
away. That Judge should he re-
elected without opposition That
zind Of punishment for contempt Of
court counts for more than a fine Of
S OF $40. So the future Judge may
as well be a shoulder striker as
learned In jurisprudence. Such a
Judge will get our vote.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

The railroads Of the state are very
generally considering the proposition
% give Low rates for those attending
the State Teaohers' association in
Topeka from December p 10 JEnu-
arv
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

CHARLES H. Philhriek. private sec
reiary Of President Lincoln, was
found dead in bed at his home In
GrIggsville, Ill, sunday morning
IL ls supposed he died Of paralysis
Of the heart.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

BROTHER LEONARD, Of Ohio, can
now return 10 his toast soaked in ale
with perfect safety Il is only during
apOlitical canvass that a candidates
little indulgences all rise 10 the sur
face. IL is recommended. however,
that the brother procure a good quail
ltv of ale.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

Mr. HoADLY and MIR. Click can
now sympathise with each other.
Their campaign methods were siini-
lar, both are demagngues, aud neith-
er will ever be resuTrected from their
respective caves Of gloum."
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

Al the Methodist Church. on &c
count oTlhe storm last Sunday night
the ThiFd Sermon Of the services Ou
on Bible doctrines vas postponed nn-
al next Sunday night. 5ubject-sal
walton By Faith.
On next Sunday morning. after tbs
prsaehlag service. those who were "a
have been baptizsd and reoeiVed into
ths Chussh last Sunday. viii he hap
ti1sd zad received
-. p. csHrezI1.. Eaftur
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

BLUNK. leader Of the gang that at
tempted to rob the Santa Fe passen-
ger train at Coolidge. Kan, I'm 1888,
aud killed Engineer Hatton, was ar
rested at Lamar. Mo.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

a good time coming. The Woman
Suffrage Association will hold a COn-
vention in Salina at the Daily Hall.
Oct. 2sth aud 18th, to which the pub
liz are invited Speeches, discussions
and reports by delegates from Organiz
Ations in other parts Of the State. re-
gardlug this important subject. viii
be OF interest to all.
wANTED-A live man, Of snund
mind and good moral character" 10
take the negative side OF the following
question at the w. s. Convention. At
the Daily Hall, Oct, 18th and 29th /;
Resolved THAT giving the right Of
Suffrage to Women is a political ne
csssity."
w. s. COnventiOn-Oct. ssth and
18th.
Attend the Convention.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

NOTHING but Democratic fraud
can deprive the Republicans Of a ma
jority in the Legislature Of Ohio.
The Hamilton county returns are
now being counted.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22
Election Proclamation

STATE OF KANSAS, d.
COUETT o. SALIEE.
The State Of Kansas TO all whom these presents
shall come greeting.
KnoE ye that I, Olof Forsee, sheriff Of Saline
County, Kansas, BY virtue Of the authority IN me
vested, do, by this proclamation, give publie no
tice that on
Tuesd0g, the Sd day Of November, 4.
d. 1885,
there viii be held genersl election, and the of
heers 10 be chosen sre a. follows, tO-Wii;
One Sheriff.
One County Treasurer.
One Cbunty clerk.
Une Register Of Deeis.
One lorOner.
One Surveyor.
One CoLniy Commissioner for % commission
ers district.
And votes Of electors for said ohcers viii BE-
received AZ The polls uf each election precinct iu
said c1unfy.
In testimony uherefI have hereuuio s-i ny
hand a. my once iu Salina. IN aid oounty, this
z3d day Of September, A. d., lss5-
OLOF FORsEE. Sheriff.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

ROUND trip tickets TO the New Or
leans Exposition are to be placed on
sale in Kansas City November lst.
They will be good for 40 days, and
cnsi 500 50.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22
Publication Notice No. 5562

Land Once at Salina, Kansas, October I, 1ss5.
EoTICE Is HEEEBr GtvEE that the following.
named settler has hied notice Of bis intention 10
make final proof In support Of his claim. and that
said proof will be made before Register and Re-
eeiver a. this once, on Nov. IS, l8s5, via Chas.
IA, /. Is, s. r. I, W.
He names the following Witnesses 20 prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation OF
said land, VIZ: Sylvester Spellman, Ben Pang-
born, Oscar Alshire, and David Eagles, all 0f
Pliny P. o. J. n. HoDaE, Register
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22
ROHRER & BOARDMAN.

BUXTON, Kansas, May 20. 1885.
$3.50. Received Of the National Mu-
tual Insurance Company of Salina.
Kansas, Twenty-Five Dollars, and 80
cents, being full amount claimed by
me iOr damage Ou my property, un-
der your policy No. 2,O44.
NJ. T. WHEELER.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

COMPLETE unofficial returns on the
heads Of tickets IN Ohio have now
been received, and show q total Of S.
20l votes for Foraker and 35,213 for
Roadly. Foraker's msiority is Il. .6SS.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22
Road Notice.
STATE OF KANSAS ,

STATE OF KANSAS,
COUNTY OF SALINE,
Ofhee ofCouniy Clerk, saline. October 18Th. 1855
NJ Office ~ HEREBY GIVEN. that on the 18th
~ day Of October, ls~5, petition signei bF %
J. Thorstenbrrg aud l6 others, vas presented 20
the Board Of Juuty Commissioners Of the
county and ~tate Aforesaid, praying for the loca
tion OF 4 certain road described as follows. viz
To commence a. the west end Of Fourth street
In the towR Of Assaria. Saline county, aud state
OF Kansas, 20 run westward 70 the section line
running Sorth and south between sections 4 and
Il In township Is, range 3 W In Aforesaid county
Whereup0n, said Board Of county Commission o
ers appointed the following NAMED persons. to-
Wit; Frank Robinson, A. p. Brandt and ". A.
Parker, as viewers, with instructions to meet 10
conjunction with the County Surveyor. al the
Town Of .Assaria, In smoky View township. on
Monday. the 2d day Of November, A. D.. 1885.
and proceed 20 view said road, and 10 give 10 all
prrties a hearing.
By order OF the Board Of County Commission
ers- lsEAL-I JosEru sAEGRNTt
COUNTY Clerk
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

II seems to be pretty well settled
that only Democratic fraud in count
ing the votes can defeat Wise, the
Republican candidate for Governor in
Virginia.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

Prompt Psymsns. .ss oourssou. rrs..-
msnt.

The following testimonials. speak
for themselves:
OFFICE or RUSH & SPRAGUE, I
MERCHANT MILLERs.
LEAvENwoRTH, KAN. Sep. 81. iS5.
&. e. Gay. see'y. Salina. Ksnsss :
Accept mar thanks for prompt pay
ment Of full amount called for In your
Tuilicy on our mills. BEING THE FIRST
COMPANY no RESPOND out OF thirty
companies on our property. Respe'y
RUSH 4 SPRAaUE.
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BENNINaroN, KANSAS,

BENNINGTON. KANSAS, I
July 81, 1885
S24.5O. Received Of the National
Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF
Salinn, Kansas, the sum Of Twenty
four Dollars aud Fifty Cents, beng
in full Of all claims against said com
pany for loss sustained by lightning
July 81. 1885. NELsON TART.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

ABILENE is to have electric light
the Edison ineandesceut. Abilene is
saterpFislng in following Salinas eX-
ample in everything.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22
soIdiers Attention

On Wednesday October 2Sth, Mr..
Frederick Benjamin. representing
Louis X. ellison, claim Attorney Of
Chicago aud Washing ton, d. c., will
be at the County Clerks Office at Sa-
lima to examine the cases Of any who
may call upon him. Many Of the
pensioners in this locality are entitled
TO more pension than they now draw.
aud there are officers who are entitled
10 pay under recent laws and late de-
cisiOns. as well a. some soldiers who
had charges of desertion against them
which can now be removed aud Pay
and Bounty secured. This visit Of
Mr.. Benjamin affords an excellent OPP
pOrtunity for ex soldiers TO consult
with a gentleman Of large experience
ia such matters.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

IT must be "up-Hill" work for The
Democrats In New York. To face
certain defeat Is certainly discourag-
Ing. No one seems willing 70 ven
ture 8 bold, OUtspoken claim that Hill
can under any circumstances be
elected. HE well known connection
wsth the Tweed ring Is having a
most damaging effect. Such men Ere
hardly in demand when a party is
nupposed 10 be on its best behavior in
ale civll-servIoe reform. such man
g hardly the person 10 be recon
menasd b q chief executive, who
rsenda 10 make everything subservi-
ent d his civil service policy, and
rs by reason Of his reaidence and po-
snn should ha lhe bead and mont
tIriser 81 TIE Esw York DEM
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

Two centuries ago 10 day, Louis
XIV. revoked the ediet or NaEtes
which had conferred peace upon the
Huguenots, and brought progress
and reform to France.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22
ELLSWORTH, Kansas.
- ZOO

ELLsMOhiHs hhbeat.
July q. 1885.
Sl6726 "a. Received Of the National
Mutual Fire Insurance Company Ol
Salina, Kansas, Sixteen Hundred
Seventy-tWO Dollars aud Sixty-fOuI
Cents, being ia full for loss and dam
age sustained by IA under your policy
No. $50 In full Of our claim. ThankS
for prompt payment.
tANzEN & WEsTERMAN.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

SINCE Ben Butler has just Joined a
Grand Army Post, an enquiry goes
the out a. the kind of Presidential
honm Ben has ON hand now.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND is credited
By q Washington correspondent with
using no official letter-p paper pro 'ided
&c public expense. but buying his
SWn.-Erct0Hgo.
People like Cleveland who ciaim to
be 90 much better than other men who
have preceded them Ia official posi-
ton, do not fail 10 make ostentatious
show on small economy, while they
mere than "make It up" somewhere
else. Lamar sold the carriage and
horses belonging to his Office and at
q much grsster expense to the Gov
eminent than this outfit cost. closed
the Interior Department in honor Of
the death Of the great Rebel, Jake
Thompson. These refOrners in
small economy need watching badly.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22
Road Notice.
STATE OF KANSAS, I

STATE OF KANSAS,
COUNTY Or SALINE.
once OF County Clerk. saliua. October l6thlss5.
NJ OTICE Is HEEEBY GIVEN, that on the 18th
~ day Of October. ISIS, petition signed BY 3.
Z. Swanson aud 3 others. was presented 20 the
Board Of County Commissioners Of the Counts
and State Aforesaid praying for the loea tion Of
certain r0ad described follows, viz Com
mencing a. the south end - Railroad aVenue In
fhe town Of Assaria Kans, running south 70 the
section line rum ing east and Wesf between see
tons y and l3. sud road to be 80 feet vide.
Whereupon, said Board OF county commission
ers appointed the folloWing-named persons, tc-
wit: Frank Robinson, A. r. Brandt aud ". A.
Parker, as viewers, with instructions 20 meet In
conjunction With the County surveyor, a the
town Of Assaria In Smoky View township, on
Monday the 2sd day OF November, A. D., iss5,
and proceed 70 view said road, and give 20 all
parties a hearing.
By order Of the Board Of County Commission
er. [sEAL. JOsEPH SARaEET,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22
ABILENE, Kansas,

June 10, Ib60. J
S6T6.64. Received of the National
Mutual Fire Insurance Company Of
Salina, Kansas, Six Hundred Seventy
six Dollars and 25 cents, In full for
loss and damage under your policy
20l0 held by US. Thanks for prompt
payment.
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LEAvENwOEyH. Kansas, ,

0SpteluuCt @il iooo
$1,000. Received Of the National
Mutual Fire Insurance Company Of
isalina, Kansas, the SUN of One
thousand Dollars In full for loss un-
der our policy No. l0l. in your COM
pany. CASH.
RUSH l. SPRAGUE.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

The next meeting Of Teachers AS
sociatiOn will be held at Asssria, Oct.
"a, 1890 A. N. The programme is as
follows:
Music.
Paper-WhRt constitutes a good
First-class Reader-Mr. Bishop.
Discussion-Nr. McCarty, Miss
Cochran, and Miss Agnew.
Music.
l:30 p. NJ.
Music.
Glass Drill-Orthography-Mr Ad-
ans.
ReeitatiOn-Language for Primary
classes, Prof Fertig.
Paper-HOw to use Speer's Course Of
Study. Mr.. Perrill.
DiscussiOn-Miss Wineberg, Miss
Deighan, Mr.. Ward and AR. Milli-
ken.
Ali friends Of education are cordial
ly aud earnestly invited to be pres
ent.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

REPUBLICANS, bear In mind that In
unity there Is strength. IL any con-
siderable portion Of our psriy falter
Ga an earnest suppOa Of the ticket. il
is q step towards disorganizaiion. To
be sure this is an ''oT year" But we
eannot afford 10 be disunited even
now. five become 50. il will be all
the more difieult 10 sOlidify our
forces when the hour Of danger comes
when the principles Of the party and
~ very life are 1t stake. 1--we elect
ear solid ticket this fall, it will make
q victory easy for next fall-when the
State ticket Is In the field, and many
important party issues will be on
haad. Close up the ranks and march
s0iidly % the support Of our ticket.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22
WEST BAY CITY, MICH.
Iuly o. IS.

S57.7O.
Received Of the National Insurance
Co. Of Salina, Fifty-seven Dollars and
20 cents, being in full Of all claim for
damage, under your policy No. % 50,
held by Us. Thanks for prompt pay
ment.
WrsT RAW fyTTry MFiG. Co.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22
IN NSURANCE.
FIRE. LIGHTNING, HAILsToRM, TORNADO

LARGE LINES CARRIED-ssOOOO to $1,000
Old Companies Solid Companies Prompt LOssPsing Companies
N.FCARROLL.
os on Isoa Avenn two doom q FFst Nasiona Bank W'h
nn..Ii 3 l-a.lI..
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W. BAY CITY, MF'a. %.

$500. Received Of, the National
Mutual Fire Insurance Company Of
Salina, Kansas, Fifteen Hundred
Dollars IN full satisfaction for all
claims and demands whatsoever for
lose and damage by fire to property
insured by said Company by and un
der policy No. 2466 issued 10y said
Company June LIST, 1885, which pro-
perty was destroyed by fire Oh the
18th day Of June, 1885. and in consider
alton whereof said policy IL hereby
cancelled aud surrendered To said
Company. J. H.WEED.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

J.C. johnson, having quit the barn
on Santa Fe, wishes il distinctly un-
derstoOd that he has not quit the bus
iness Of buying and selling stock,
but is still ready to accommodate those
who want to sell or buy stock. He
still deals in horses and mules, and
they can be furnished on short notice.
He will be found at No. lS4 South
Seventh street. S7-tL
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

S2OO. Received Of the National Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Company Of Sa-
lima, Kansas, Two Thousand Dollars
In full satisfaction for all claims and
demands whatsoever for loss and
damage by fire To property insured 10y
said Company by and under policy
No. 1856 issued by said Company May
23d, 1885, which property was de-
strOyed by fire on the 18th day OF
June, 1885. and In consideration
whereof said policy is hereby can
called and surrendered To said Com
pany. }. n, WEED.
We would be glad TO have every
body call In and get our rates and
terms before insuring elsewhere We
will save you money Keep your
money at home instead Of sending ii
East to ENRICH THE CAPITALISTS
who RETURN It back West TO LOAN to
CITIZENS OF KANSAS at HIGH RATES
OF INTEREST. Call aud see US
The following are the directors Of
the National Mutual Fire Insurance
Company Ofsallns Kansas
OFFICERS.
H. PREscoTr. c. & FAULKsER,
Pres. Viee-Pres
ExEcUTfvE Committee.
j. H. Prescott, Z. II. GIBBS
J. b. sHELLABARsER.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

WANTED-A girl tn do general
housework. Apply at the residence
Oft. L. Bond, corner Ninth and Iron
Avenue.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-22

Programme OF the Salina Literary
Society for Friday evening. Oct 2ii,
1885. Is as follows:
Music.
ls,,citation-Mrs Lizzie Hopkins.
Grafton r.. A. Buren,.
Speech e. l.. Bishop.
Music
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EEBLEN EJE7 TIEEf.
For Sheriff.
". W. BARTLETT.

For Sheriff.
W. W. BARTLETT.
For County TredaTer,
CLARENCE WILSON.
For Regisfer Of Deeds
C.B. MARTIN.
For County Clerk.
JOS. SARGENT.
For Surveyor.
II. G. JOHNSTON.
For Coroner,
DR.. NJ. ]. BROWN,
For Commissioner. End District
ANBON MILLER.
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RECESS.

N Music.
Readlng-Mrs. NJ. d. league.
IsSsSy-Warren Knans.
ls>-ay-Mns. Laura VI. Johns.
Mmsic.
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For County Treasurer,
CLARENCE WILSON.
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For Commissioner. End District
ANsON MILLER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-18
Guns Sometimes Burst Easily.
MANUFACTURER and Builder.

In brayado a young man placed the
muzzle of his fowling-piece under the
water and fred the charge. The re-
suit was the bursting OF the barrel
near the breech and the mutilation of
his hand Another placed and held
the muzzle of his gun square against a
piece Of plate window glass and fired
the charge-powder and bullet. The
glass was shattered, so was the gun
barrel. Another instance was that Of
an experimcnter who had heard that
a candle could be fred from the barrel
of gun through an inch board. He
drove a candle into the muzzle of the
gun, fired, and the explosion split the
barrel almost its entire leagth, and did
not even drive the candle from the
muzzle. Still another burst Of a gun
barrel was caused by the use of wet
grass as a wad, well rammed down
over q charge Of shot. But perhaps
one of the most singular exhibitions
in this line was q Colts navy revoi>
yer, which some years ago was sent
to the factory in Hartford, Conn.
This was before the adaptation of these
pistols to the metallic cartridges, and
1t is probable that in loading with
open powder and ball only small
amount of powder got into the chamo
bers, and the bullet was not propelled
with sufficient force to drive it from
the muzzle; at least the bullet did not
go out, but lodged. AS the shooter
did not know whether the bullet es-
capped or not, he kept on firing until
the barrel burst or bulged, and when
it was sawed in two Iongitudinally
there were found fourteen bullets
wedged one into the ether, and 50
much upset" by the hammering of
the successive explosions of the pow
der charges that some of them were
not less than one inch in diameter,
hattened dies instead of conicsl bulls
let's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-06-18

into the stirring scenes that he had
been describing. But the silence did
not continue long The allusion to
Napoleon's fight naturally recalled
his own experience of the dreadful
retreat from Moscow, and IN another
moment he was relating with all the
graphic intensity Of an eye witness
the terrific details of that mighty
march of death:
"People have written deal about
the sufferings of the French in that
campaign, but nobody ever seems to
think about what we Russians had to
bear And yet we suffered quite as
sorely as they did, aye, and worse,
too. The fingers of some of cur men
dropped off as they held their
muskets, while others had their eyes
frozen out and wandered about blind
and helpless, not knowing where
they were. Many time have
| seen a ring Of corpses sitting frozen
stark and stiff round half extip guish.
ed fire, and plenty more died of hun
ger, for we were quite as badly off for
food as the French themselves were
toward the end. Once l saw an arti,-
lery horse drop dead in the snow, and
within five minutes every mOrsel Of
FISH was gnawed off its bones by the
starving soldiers, raw as it was.
But Of all the terrible sights | saw
then (and God knows how many of
them there were) there was one that
viii stay with me forever. When we
were hunting the French toward
Smolensk after the battle OF Krasuoe
VIC came upon French grenadier
sitting with his back against a frozen
tree, stone dead, with a splendidly
carved gold plate in his lap, and on it
wretched scrap of half-gnawed
horsefesh, which he had not had
strength to finish before death overs
took him. Little did his rich plumber
profit him then twas the grimmest
and dreariest sight | ever saw, that
frozen corpse crouching over its use.
less booty, with the red sunset making
a kind Of glory upon its dead face,
and the goat waste OF snow stretch
ing away dim and endless all around
ii.
Just at this point, as i'll luck would
have it, the minister Of war came up
to speak to the general, and broke the
thread of his story, which was oesr
tined TO remain forever unfinished.
My FIRST meeting with him was also
my last, for within three months Of
that day / lcarnedthat the old war
rlor had gone 10 rejoin his comrades.