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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
Tried Courage.

belonged to Vermont regiment. I,
was along in the third year of the war of
the rebellion. All the romance of the
thing had left it. We were temporarily
resting after being engaged in several sue
cesslve battles, very bloody and very des-
perate. NN
We had not dishonored ourselves or our
State IN these encounters, but our triumphs
had cost us dearly in both men and officers.
we had during this resting interval been
IN sight of an enemy's fort, which seemed
to be we'll protected. One night, Just be-
fore taps. the word came that the fort was
| to be stormed the next morning at day.
break
Our Colonel addressed US:
.,. Boys, we are invited to lead the charge.
The post of honor is the post of danger"
My brain reeled with anxiety. We all
| realized it was "forlorn hope"
Our Chaplain joined the Colonel, and
said:
Men, this is the most serious under
taking you have been asked to consider.
1t is probable scarcely one of your entire
number can escape death. Not one of you
Is compelled to 90. If any refuse, he
can never be branded coward. rs your
records for bravery are already made.
o'clock and let lis know your answer"
AT the hour appointed we all returned.
Do you ask "all?" Yes, sir, without ex-
ception we allwere there. There were some
white faces, and know my heart was in my
boots, but We wore determined faces.
Now" said the Chaplain, Ego to your
tents, write your letters, settle all business,
and if you have any sins ask God to for
give them. shall go with you in the
morning, and may the Lord have mercy on
u.s."
Daylight came; We resolutely formed in
jaws of death?" you ask.
No, into an empty fort.
Scarcely an hour before the enemy had
evacuated it. We led the "forlorn hope
without the loss of q single man. But we
had had our courage tried all the same,
don't you think?-Chicago Ledger.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
Wants Of the Lighthouse Board.

The annua! report Of the Lighthouse
Board asks for an appropriation of $4,000
for the establishment of lighthouse and
buoy depot Mt Little Traversa> Mich.
Among the other appropriations are these:
For the Crosse Isle Mich range lights,
$4,000; for light station at the>eleven foot
snoal of the Michigan Peninsula. S60, 900;
for light station at SOU " Islan, 1. La 9
Michigan, to mark the pa ssage to the west
ward Of Beaver Island. $4,000: for the
purchase Of tho Grand island liYhthouse,
which has been found 10 be on Michigan
school lands, $,o6.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
Sketch Of His Life.

Charles Francis Adams, grandson of
John Adams, second President, and son Of
John Quincy Adams. sixth President of
the United States, was born at Boston. Au-
gust IL, 1907. His father holding dinlo-
matte positions in Europe, he spent most
OF his first ten years abroad, returning to
America in 1877, when he entered Harvard
College, graduating in 1926. He was adj
mitted to the bar in 1883, but never engage
ed in practice, having previously married
the daughter of Peter G. Brooks, q wealthy
Boston merchant. Previous to 1913 he
had served rs q member Of the Massachu-
sets Legislature for five years. In 1B48
he was nominated by the newly organized
"free-soil" party for the Vice Presidency
OF the United States. This party, COM
posed mainly of Democrats who were OBJ
posed to the extension Of slavery, cast but
few votes, but its members, finally coales-
cling with most Of the Northern members
OF the Wing party, formed the Republican
party, which came into power in 1850,
Meanwhile. in 1858, MY. Adams was elect
ed a member Of Congress.
In 1861 Mr.. Adams was appointed bv
President Lincoln Minister to Great Brit
ain, post which he retained until 1868,
when he was recalled ut his own request.
In 1912 he acted as arbitrator for the
United States in the commission TO settle
the respective claimsof Great Britain and
the unitod States grbwing out of the civil
war. He was one Of the originators of the
Liberal Republicai" movement in 1872,
but was defeated II Mr.. Greeley in secur-
ing the Presidential nomination. He sub
sequently Joined the Democratic party, by
which he was nominated for Governor of
Massachusetts il 1876.
Mr.. Adams has furnished many contri-
buttons to the North American, Recaeu and
10 the Christiun Examiner, and in 1870
delivered before the New York Historical
Society an able discourse on american
Neutrality" He has published "The Life
and Works of John Adams ten volumes,
and rThe Life and Works of John Quincy
.Adnms,e Thirteen volumes.
John Quincy Adams, the Democratic
candidate for Governor of Massachusetts
in 1G1. and Charles Francis Adams, Jr.,
who has long been identified with railroad
development, are sons'of Mr.. Adams.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
Captures and Recaptures.

We were close on to Murfrcesboro, in
sight of the enemy's intrenchmcnts, II part
OF General Thomas division, and on the
Franklin road. Things began to look Sc
rious, and the roar of battle had COM
menced.
shower of bullets suddenly whizzed
aEont our ears, and the old, inlescribable
feeling came over me. lodged, thinking
the next shot must certainly carry off NV
arm or leg; then came the desperate con-
clusion that must stand up to it ANYHOW,
mingled with shame at feeling like a cow
ard.
Then came dashng, clashing, anoth-
er volley, a demand to surrender, and-we
were captured.
A party had come up in our rear, and we
were prisoners. With blank, astonished
faces we saw the point, and, like Crockett's
coon, did not wait for the shot.
Our captors rummaged our wagons, jeered
US, and claimed q complete victory over all
our forces.
Time passed slowly.
Then another sudden discharge of mus
ketry-the teams were recaptured by our
men, and we were free.
This was but one Of several similar ex-
periences of that day, putting US into q fc-
final result would be.
We We're ordered to retire partially toward
the rear, and, worn out by the fight and my
feelings Of anxiety, 1 seated mys IF against
q tree.
I had been there but little while when
I saw squad OF Confederate cavalry dash
ing across the field. They fired as they
came, and in few minutes were on US.
Resistance was useless, as they outnum-
bered US two to one.
An officer with bright red hair commanded
them. Riding up to Quartermaster with
us, who shone in new suit Of clothes, he
held pistol to his head and shouted:
"Your hat. sir!" The cap was resigned.
"Your coat" Slowly it was drawn of.
"Your watch!"
"Ah, come now, that's too much, remon-
strated the Quartermaster.
Another word and Ill blow your brains
out, was the rejoinder: SO the watch fol-
lowed the coat
"Your pantaloons " Reluctantly, and
amid shouts of laughter from our clptors,
the inexpressib!es came off.
handed over, the Southerner already hold
ing one in his grasp, his hand outstretched
for the other, when whizz of balls caused
him to turn in his saddle-our friends were
there to the rescue.
The Quartermaster comprehended the
state of things in an instant, and began to
dance around in his drawers, vest and stock
ings, braudishing his one boot and Shrek
ing frantically: "Shoot that red healed
scoundrel; shoot him, say; shoot the
thief"
When our friends reached us he seized a
pistol from one. springing forward like a
tiger cat, and held it at the Confederate
breast and ierked out with spasmodic con-
toriions: "My cap" My coat, My watch,
"NIy pantaloons," My BOOT" making him
deliver them one by one, and Jumping
frantically at each piece as it was delivered.
The spectators were convulsed with
laughter, when the Ouartermaster retired to
some more convenient place to dress
Chicago Ledger.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10

s uia such good execution at tba mi, ....,,
co;, n ", me unfortunate 3Oth Julv M tn 70
1 G, ehanks from Generals Rprns;da ona
,an nah1. while here in front Of the co,na
lazy lazy several batteries had tried to destrov .
hn :, - "hite house i'll the cnemies line a &C.
tann Do! LOT mortars and sharpsbooters who
md ICY our line with the horrible wounds
All u "aa they inflicted with shot and shell
IL a.. attempts had failed. and resnltad
n nan,'' to tho artillervmen. II M
b bo"ns 1na5 General Grant insisted that the
Lis ;',u oe purnt, and happening, on one Of
s;Ja sipeollng tours, to meet General Burn
WI 1W;., ne ordered it to be done Mt once
m.nout waiting for General Burnside's
1ni a.. he quickly came to the Third
n na', .a and ordered one piece to be taken
TN TN 10 where good range could be Ind
th ne gunners, always ready to obey when
eney saw chance to get "whanos at tho
oL prepared with alacrity to mil ont
~, ny nand." In the Third Battery w.a -
harum-scarum' 10 or 2O-year- old cornorai
named Estes, jealous of his authority as he
was brave and true. 1t happened TO be his
cannon that General Grant was order;no
~ Estes at that moment came ont of
me magazine. Seeing sandy -whiskered.
siouch- nat man at his gun. he took it hi
~ at glance, and was mad. Rushino nm
., 10, the cannon, he yelled, HALT that gun!
VINO the HI are you, Sandy. that dares to
touch my gum" ~ w. "
Never mind, Corporal, it's all right.
Out with the gun, boys!'' replied Grant.
.ssm1lllng, and pulling his sandy beard
~ amt all right" began Estes. but
General Burnside appearing and Licuten-
ant Phillipes coming up, understanding
the trouble, recognizing Grant, gave Estes
kick on the shins, with "Shut up!'
saluted the General, and received the
orders. The gun was run ont into the field tc
a,good position. and began business. Range
being found, Co,purals Estes and Savage
hlled shell full of tow, part fire and tur.
pentine, sent it with accurate aim scream.
ing into the roof OF the house, which soon
was III flames. and burnt to the ground
ihey had done what q dozen had failed te
90, amid shot and shell from the enemy
with a loss to them of but dozen infantr,
wounded and killed. We received very
warm thanks from the General.
After this (after duty Estes was hailed
by all, at al times and places, "Who the
HI are you, Sandy?" He replied with
ail the Impotence of superior being
We'll. Grant knows he can't fool with me
on this line, and Savage ct nj. gave him
laugh. w. A. PHIL.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
Enough of a Good Thing.

Papa, just see my new Dress, said u
young society girl, as she presented her
self aitired for her first grand ball.. isn't
It too sweet for anything"
"Does it salt you, my dear?"
II just dote on it"
"If that is so, I should think that you
would have had more of it," said pater
familias. after taking sharp glance at the
decollete costume.-C'icago Ledger.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10

LITTLE Jenny's big sister is emit s1taining
Mr.. Skibbers, and thinks she can get along
without any assistance; SO she pats The lit
lie pert one on the head, and says, "Come,
little pet, IT'S time your eyes were closed
in sleep" Guess not. said Jenny; another
to Il NE TO keep my eyes open when you
and Mr. Skibbnls We're together"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10

GAS A general thing the vitality Of
woman compares tavorably with that
of man." As particular thing we
l.a-A noticed that widows invariably
survive their husbands. fudge.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10

SOMEWHERE among tho daily news
we recently read OF an old ladya lob
years OF age, whose motto through life
had been "never fret" That easily &C.
counts for her longevity.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
Another Joke on Grant.

trl and July, 1864, the Third Yer
n pIa:1l,.ery. under command of Lieuten-
~''iipes. occupied For. Morton, and
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10

During the past twelve years ia
men have been murdered in the town
OF Edgeaeld. S. G.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10

The conf u COW will have no horns,
SAWS one OF oar agricultural exchanges.
Ii,s viii! I've great relief to the coming
woman.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10

D:sAanHEABLE nche-quansances-Gsut
and rhenMatism.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10

Tho President makes public the following
corres2ondence:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-06-19
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

TOacn COumcii..-The meeting Mon
day evening was attended by all the
Councilmen. Mayor Wright presided.
Ex-Mayor Wittig appeared and ask
ed Council to provide stone for ditch
on Frosts' avenue.
Attorney Devecmon, to whom was
referred the question whether the
Mayor and Council had the power to
remit fines imposed under the ordin-
ances, read the following opinion:
CUMBERLAND Nd, June IA, 1886.
Mr. q. and Mrs G. were brought before
Justice Moat charged with disturbing the
peace. Mr.. q. was fined SO and costs, Mrs
u. sl5 and costs-in all amounting to the
sum of 1913, which Mr.. G. paid, and the
money was duly converted into the city
treasury. Mr.. &. then comes before the
Mayor and Counclmen and petitions that
the fine, or a portion of it, be RENTED to
him. and that body Independent of the
equities of this case, being in doubt as to
whether they had the legal right to remit the
fines, referred the question to HE.
the fines were imposed underan ordinance
OF the town duly enacted under provisions of
the charter, which directs that all fines col
lected from yiolatOrs of the town ordinances
shall be paid to the Mayor and Councilmen
'fOr the use of the town.n-S3O, p. H.
There is nothing in the charter or the or
dinanccs of the town bearing directly or in
directly on the subject of the remission of
fines.
municipal corporation possesses and can
exercise the following powers and no others !:
First Those granted in cypress cords
Second. Those essential to the dcclared objects
and purposes of the corporation-not simply
concenient, but Indispensable
Third, Those necessarily or fairly implied, or
incident to the powers expressly granted-DH-
lon on -Vunicipal Corporations, chapter s. s55.
AbJotfS Digest Lar Of Corporations, g48, 40,
so.
Under these rnles it will be seen that the
only question is whether the power to i'm
pose fines fairly implies the power to remit
them, or whether the latter power is neces-
sarily incident to the former.
Courts adopt strict rather than Il liberal
construction of powers.-23d Hotcrrd { u s, }
435 ct seq.
Suppose the offender refused to pay the
fine and was imprisoned, would the Mayor
and Councilmen have the legal power to re-
| lease him? If they have the power to remit
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-06-19

For DRIVERS OF TEAMs.-Many of
those who drive do not understand that
the law gives the right of way to the
pedestrian. A man or woman who is
crossing street is not obliged to look
out for the man who is driving the
team, but it is the contrary.-Cumber-
land Times.
The JOURNAL differs with the
Times for the common sense reason
that the person on foot has more COM
mand Of his own movements than a
driver can possibly have of his team.
Hence, responsibility for accidents
should be more nearly equalized by Il
JOINT obligation to take no risks.
This view is sustained by the Court
OF Appeals Of New York as quoted :
Foot passengers and those driving in
carriages have equal rights in the
streets of city, and both are required
to exercise that degree cf care and
prudence which the circumstances of
the case demand Brooks cs. Schwerin.
81 N. Y, @ Sick) 343.
THE Governor of Maryland, as
stated elsewhere, will be here next
Thursday.
This, we understand, will be the
first visit to Frostburg by a Governor
of the State achi1e Governor.
Mr.. Lloyd san able, atiable, genial
gentleman.
His civic station is the highest in
the State.
His merit, personal and official,
commands our courtesy and respect.
Hence, we trust all our people will
make him feel that he is at Aome
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-06-19

The Goa! Trade J0urno7 was of
opinoin last week that the disserta-
tions anent the labor question by
worn-out political hacks in daily,
weekly and monthly publications
are doing more harm than good.
The MINING JOURNAL, which is
not a hack of any kind, believes that
its esteemed contemporary is in
error.
The discussions referred to have
naturally grown out of recent agita-
tions, successful and unsuccessful.
The atmosphere has been cleared
considerably by the storm, and men
see eye to eye better than ever be-
fore-to this effect-that strikes do
not pay.
But as all did not strike it is need
full that those without experience
should profit by the penalties that
others have had to pay.
In no other way could the facts be
advertised so efficiently as in the
editorial columns of the papers.
And the time to do this is when
the penalty is being paid.
Opportunities, like eggs, must be
hatched when they are fresh.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-06-19
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New Business Locals.

Excitement in Texas.-Great excitement
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The Wife Mother and Maid who suffer
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Masons drug store, Frostburg, Md
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Arson Hough of Blackberry, H., says he
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Sold at Mason's drug store. Main street.
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James Sullivan, of Salem, Oregon, says he
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"ALwAYs buy from an ANXIOUS seller
+. Nickel quoting from DR.. Franklin.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Cas-
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New Advertisements.
Card of Thanks.

T DESIRE to thank the kind friends who
L took so much interest in the funeral of
our departed mother by sending their horses
and conveyances for our use and comfort;
also the Lodge friends for their kindness in
making and sending the cross of flowers and
wreath. and all others who showed kindness
in other ways. June 19l JAMES PROUT
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lid 50 So s'.E-a

SOMEWHERE between Frostburg and Ma
- tional mine, by way Of Midland, on Coun-
ty Road, Wednesday, June 10Th, the
Brass Socket of an Engineers Tripod.
The article is yalueess to anyone but the
owners and the party returning it will receive
proper compensation as well as our thanks.
June 10 HITCHINS BROS.
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Business Locals.
Stewards Pills cure headache.

HAVING purchased the property in which l
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Nerve Life and Vgor restored in Men and
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