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Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

RELIGIOUS G-EGNINGS.

There are more than $1,000 communicate,
In the Christian churches Of China
The six evangelical denominations in Salt
Lake City have united in local evangelical
union
The Church of Scotland has in Poona, In
dia. eight female mission schools, containing
over 600 girls.
The general assembly of the Presbyterian
church will meet in Dr. Crosby's church, New
York, May, 1889
The L1therans in the Baltic provinces are
beipp persecuted by the Russian authorities.
MANY of the clergymen have been banished
to Siberia
The Moravians report for the past year @,
2S3 communicates in their mission fields
with a total of So, 052 persons under the care
of their missionaries. The total receipts were
s95.345. There is deficiency of upward OF
5000.
Recent reports to the contrary notwith-
standing, Mr. Spurgeon and the Baptist
union have not settled the vexed questions
that caused him TO leave the Union few
months since. In fact they are farther apart
than ever.
The Greek Christians Of Chicago are to
erect a church Of their own. 1t viii be the
third Greek Catholic church in the United
States, there being one in San Francisco and
another in New Orleans. Assistance is ex-
pected from the church authorities in
Russia.
Sir A. D. Walker, of Liverpool, brewer,
having offered to build a cathedral in that
city at a cost Of s., 250, 900, the church of
England people are in aquandary, not know
ing whether to accept or refuse the offer.
The religious papers cali the money blood
money" and advise rejection
Native converts in Japan, with average
wages of less than twenty-five cents day,
contributed last year s27 900 TO mission work.
During the year 3, $40 adults were baptized,
making a total membership of IA, SIS There
are now 100 organized churches, 81 Of them
self supporting, 90 native ministers and 169
theological students.
The first Young Peoples Society Of Chris
tan Endeavor was organized in a Congrega-
fional church in Portland, Me-, in February,
1851 Since that time they have spread
throughout the United States, and are fast
making their way into foreign lands. In
1881 it is known there were sixty-eight mem
bers Today it is estimated that the various
societies throughout the world have mem
bership Of 275O0O. In July, 1856, the mem
bershin in New York state was 400. In
January, 1888, it was 81, GOO
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10
PERSONAL GOSSIP.

Senator Sherman is a great tentin player.
where there is noise.
Fred Douglass says that temperate habits
have been his salvation.
The senior admiral of the British navy, Sir
Provo Wallis, is 100 years old.
Col Fred Grant says the profits from his
fathers memoirs have been SAL GEO.
When on the warpath Gen. Crook wears an
old canvas suit said to be worth S125
Attorney General Garland says he has been
wearing the same hat for twelve years
President Cleveland compiled the "Ameri-
can Herd Book" and received $50 for his
work.
George W. Westinghouse, who has made a
fortune out of his air brake, is to build a
81 ,OO0, 900 house at Lenox, Mass
NJ Paul du Chaillu is at present in Eng
land, looking out for a copyright Of his forth
coming book, ''The Viking Age"
The king of Sweden was failure in Al
geria. The Arabs were disappointed at See
ing him in the costume of an ordinary
tourist.
Bonanza Millionaire James c. Flood, &C.
companied by Mrs. Flood and Miss Jennie
Flood, has left San Francisco for Europe for
the benefit of his health.
J. N. Bailey, Jr., is the youngest bank
president in the world. He is % years of age,
and at the head of the A1innehaha National
bank of Sioux City.
Mr.. Washington Irving Bishop is at Hon
plulu, but will not give any mind reading
exhibitions there. His chief aim now is to
get his health back.
Minister McLane, who is now enjoying d
short holiday in Washington, does not be-
lieve another Franco-German war is likely
for several years to come.
The Marquis Paulucci, a wealthy Russian
nobleman, has been visiting San Francisco.
He asserts that the women of California are
the bandsomest he has ever seen.
Sir John Lubbock, the great English au-
thority on ants and their habits, has recently
received several specimens from Africa Of
hitherto unknown species of the insect
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

p-aysr time, snd I read the first three verses
without pause, and then resd the fourth.
LAS this verse was finished the audience
broke into 3 tumult Of applause. TEEN read
with all the spirit could command.
The sound Of nay voice uttering the last
word had not died away when cheer after
cheer went up from the great eoncourse. that
shook the building to its very foundation
They then demanded the authors name, and
pointed TO Read, who was sitting in box,
and he acknowledged the verses
Moving from Winchester On the 9th OF
February. 1865, Sheridan took Staunton, and
defeated Early near Waynesborough- After
damaging several railroads and the James
River canal, he reached the White House
about the 10th of March, and on the 9th
Joined the main army OF Gen Grant near
Petersburg. Taking ,9,oo0 cavalry. he COM
menced movement for the destruction Of
the Danville and South Side railroads, which
were the only remaining avenues Of supply
for those armies. Supported By corps OF
infantry, he met superior force CT the
enemy on the 3lst CT March, near Five Forks,
and was driven back to Dinwiddie Court
House
On the next day the 1st Of AuriN Sheridan,
having been re-enfo-t ed, drove the enemy
back on Five Forks. assaulting and capturing
the Confederate fortified position, and took
over 1--we thousand prisoners. Lee retreatins
from Richmond, Sheridan attacked him near
Sailors creek on April 6, and captured some
six thousand prisoners
In the spring OF 1866 Sheridan was ap-
pointed TO the command OF the Fifth Military
district, comprising the states OF Louisiana
and Texas. II has been supposed that his ap-
pointnnene to that command was 10 threaten
the French, who were then in Mexico He
removed the governors OF the two states
comprising his department, on account OF
their opposition TO reconstruction. President
Andrew johnson removed him from his
command in 1861 Sheridan was then or
dered TO take charge of the department Of
the Missouri, with headquarters at Chicago.
While located there. Gen Sheridan mar
ried the daughter Of Gen Rucker, lady OF
remarkable beauty, 10 years of ege. They
have four children. who are the delight OF
all visitors for their beauty and winsome
WAYS Little Phil. Jr, is sturdy boy. his
sister, next in age, and two infant twins,
girls. complete the family.
In 1869 he was raised 10 the rank Of leu
tenant general, and III ISS3 succeeded Gen.
Sherman, who was retired. to the COM
mand Of the army. Not the least inter
esting part of his after the war life was bis
companionship with Emperor then King
William and Bismarck during their ever
memorable campaign of 1870. Since that
time Gen. Sheridan las devoted himself
earnestly and quietly TO the duties OF his
place, enjoying on all public occasions the
hearty congratulations OF a grateful people.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

INTERIOR sHERIDAN's WASHINGTON HOUSE.
II is furnished in excellent taste. The pOr
there's are superb Navajo blankets. There arc
Indian and war trophies, gifts cornmemor-
atiDg his victories and many interesting por-
traits upon the walls and shelves. Oue Of
the most valued objects is President LiRcoin's
letter to the general, thanking him for bis
superb work in the Shenandoah valley. a
statuette Of Sheridan as be appeared on his
famous ride TO Winchester has always been
greatly valued by Little Phil" It is the
work OF Mr.. E. J. Kelly, of New York, and
Sheridan says It ia absolutely accurate.
There is also in the parlor a portrait OF him.
self taken in 1851, when he had just put on
his captains straps.
Gen. Sheridan's Office Is in the war depart
ment building or Pennsylvania avenue The
room is @ large square one on the main floor,
and It's windows overlook Pennsylvania ave
nue. TO the north and tho White House
grounds 70 the east The generals desk
stands in corner. ard when he STA behind
il fhe light falls over his shoulders, and upon
the faces Of his visitors. These visitors,
by tbs way, are always interested IN
the large cases filed with curious potter,
Indian blankets, bows. arrows, clubs and
other things picked up IN tie Indian
country both before and after tie wer
Of 1851. From the walls look down portraits
OK Gems. jackson. Worth, Zachary Taylor,
Logan, Blair. Meade ard &cPherson- Tter
there are plenty Of pictures @. hunting scenss
in the far west. Upon 3 email sasel Just be-
You'd The generals desk rests p,ctare. by Dc
Thulst-up, Of the famous charge a. Wiz
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AID Sheridan twenty miles away.
And wider still those bllows Of vac
Thundered along the horizons bar;
And louder vet into Winchester rolled
The roar OF that rel see uncontrolled.
Making the blood OF the listener cold.
As he Thought Of the stake II that FIERY ray,
And Sheridan twenty mics away.
BIZ. there Is a road from Winchester town.
good broad highway leading down;
AID tNe-e through the fslsh Of the Tnorniae hes&,
A stesd as black IS the s;ecds OF night,
Was seen 10 pass, rs wiki eagle fignt
As = he knew the terrible need.
lie stretched away with It's utmost srccd;
Hills rose and fell; but his heart was gay.
With sheridan fifteen miles away.
Sill sprung from those swift hoofs, laundering
south.
7he .i,.s.. like smoke f-ou, the lannon's mouth;
Or the trail Of coss.et. sweeping fss,er and
faster,
Foreboding 70 traitors tho doom Of disaster
The heart CT the steed, and the heart Of the
master,
Were beating Ike prisoners asserting their wallis,
Impatient TO be where tie battlefield calls,
Every nerve o. tbs charger was siTalnso 70 fuu
play,
with sheridan Only tea Eliies sway,
Under his srur1ing feet. the road
Like en- srrowy Alpinc river flowed.
And the Landscape sped away behind
Like en- ocean flying beforc tee wind.
And the stced, Ike q bark fed With furnace irss
Swept on with his wild eve full OF fire.
BIT lot be is nearing his hearts desire;
He is snufflng the smoke OF She roaring Tray.
With Sheridan only five miles away.
The frs. tina, tho general saw were the groups
OF stragglers and then the Ectrcating troops;
What was dcne--what 20 do-a glance told hiIa
both,
And striking his spurs. with terrible oath.
He dashed down the liae. mid storm OK huzzas,
And the wave CT retreat checked It's course there,
because
The sight Of the raster compelled II 70 pause.
With foam and VITA dust the black charger was
gray;
By the flash Of his eye and his red nostrils play,
He seemed to tho wkaic great army 20 say,
Il have brought you SHERIDAN all the wcy.
From Winchester town. 10 save ths day"
Tfu-rah hurrah for Sheridani
}5urrah hurrah for horse aud man.
sud when their statues are placed on high,
| adcr the dome II tho Union sky.
The American soldiers temple OF fame.
There with the glorious generals narnc
Be II said in letters both bold and bright:
Here is the steJi that saved the day
BY carrying sheridan into the fight,
from Winchestcr-tgenty miles away
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

wrestle on the banks OF the Tennessee. It's
colonel, Gordon Granger, was made briga-
der general about this time. He was reg
ular army officer, who had been promoted
from captaincy to its command while it
was stationed In ST. Louis His discipline
was severe, but it made the regiment eff
cient beyond almost anT other body OF troop
ers then in the service. His promotion left
it in condition to be very soon democrat
lied, and it soon came to need firm COM
mander. Capt Russell A. Alger, now gov
ernor Of Michigan, saw this process going on
in his own company, and decided to appeal
to Governor Austin Blair, then visiting the
army.
Capt. Alger had been on picket duty all
night of the oath of May. and early on the
morning Of the 25th reported to Gen. Gordon
Granger upon some matters of detail, which
was his duty as acting field officer of the day
in front Of an enemy. After the business of
the moment was over the condition of the
Second Michigan cavalry became the subject
Of discussion. Gen. Granger, who still took
an interest in its welfare, had been casting
about fcr some regular army officer who
would be his fit successor at the head Of this
splendid regiment. He had been over to
Haileck's headquarters the day before Capt
Ayers visit and had met Sheridan. This
morning as he and Alger talked he said:
II have found a man who win make your
regiment good colonel
"Who is itF' asked Alger, earnestly.
capt. Phil. Sheridan, Of the Thirteenth
infantry" replied Granger. 'He is now over
at Halleck's headquarters, acting as a COM
misSary on his staff He is inst the man Won
want, but doubt whether Governor Blair
will commission another regular army officer
to command a Michigan regiment. He
thinks that we are too severe in our disci-
pline and that the troops do not like u.s.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10
SHERlDAN'S MILITARY CAREER.

Sheridan entered the Military academy at
West Point in 1913, when he was II years Of
age, and was graduated in the class with Nc
Pherson, Schotield, Terrill. Sill and the Con-
federate general, Hood. He was attached by
brevet to an infantry regiment then stationed
in Texas, where he saw his first service
among tire Apache and Comanche Indians.
For two years he remained in the field, but
his relations with his commanding officer not
being of pleasant nature he sought to be
ordered elsewhere. In 1855 he was made a
full lieutenant, transferred to the Fourth
infantry and ordered to join his regiment in
Oregon.
His services there were highly valued,
especially his administration of the affairs Of
en- Indian reservation. In April, 1851, the
army officers at the distant post Of Yamhill,
Ore, were thrilled by the news that civil war
had begun, and in the heated discussion that
followed it was agreed that the war would
last at least a year and half, and
the young lieutenant declared his firm
resolve to Twin a ma or's commission in this
war or die in the attempt" Only ten months
later that lieutenant was brigadier general
of United States volunteers, and two years
later ma jor general; the war closed with
him as major general in the regular army, a
man of note in all the military circles of the
world, and outranked in the United States
only by Ulysses. S. Grant and William 7.
Sherman. In all military history there is no
other instance of SO rapid a rise, SO fairly
won, SO nobly sustained in war and peace, or
SO modestly borne in all the duties and rela-
lions of life.
The contrast between the very slow pro-
gress of the young soldier up to a captaincy
and his rapid advance Immediately after is
startling; it Is in itself good index Of the
wonderful growth the country was making
in those stirring years. Graduating from
West Point in 1858, he had started as brevet
second lieutenant; had been several years in
reaching first heutenancy, and fought the
Apaches in Texas and the Yakimaws in
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CAVALRY COMMANDER.

When Grant was called to the east IN tie
spring Of 1854 it brought great change for
Sheridan Grant has thus described TIE cir
-unstanoes Of the appointment OF Sheridan
to the command Of the cavalry forces Of the
Army OF the Potomac:
in one Of my early interviews with the
president expressed my dissatisfaction riio
The little that had been accomplished hF TIE
cavalry 50 far il the WIZ. and TIE oe.iei
that it was capable Of accomplishing n1ca
more Il under a sanro1ch lAadsr- l said
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TIE FAMOUS RIDE.

The history Of this incident is not specially
exaggerated in the noted poem, which has an
interesting history Of its own Thomas
Buchanan Read, the author, was appealed to
at the breakfast table In Cincinnati by Mr..
Murdoch, the tragedian and elocutionist,
vino had been giving readings for the benefit
Of wounded soldiers and was TO have q sort
Of grand reception that evening. Mr.. Read
confessed that the subject overpowsred Kim,
and added, You can't order . poem a. you
yrould a cost
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

Finally tbs poe. ordered pot Ct ssrorg
tea and retired 10 bis room a. noon the
poe-a was conclEded-the frEt oraft-and
that night Mr Murdoch read II, a which Es
gives this account:
'STae building was crowded n eTery part
Upon tie stage were sitting two hzn6red
mairnsd soldiers. each with al ara or les ii.
Gen Joe Hooker was 10 presen. me VIII tie
aaS the ladies had made. ant al ;bati-n. sr-
pointed we marched down the STAG toward
the foo;.ichis. Gen Hooker bearing the flag
and | with nv arm II his.
Hooker presented TIE Gag vsTT g-acesallyr
which / sccepsed n fitting words thea
drew the prem Read bad written from ray
roysxes. and, with proper intzoduc1ic1., began
reading II 20 tia audience The vas1 zszezn-
hl.es s---a-a> s.sa ~To-ss +----
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

The civil war was more than a year old
and still he was an issuer of rations with
only the rank of captain. Had not Gen.
Grant been relieved of the command of his
army after the battle Of Shiloh, Sheridan
would probably never have left the commits
sary department to lead men to battle. 1t is
true that he fretted in the position he then
held on Gen. Halleck's staff. He had done
the best he could TO secure the colonelcy of
some regiment from his native state but be
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

ware employed him as clerk and urged him
to study history and mathematics, in which
he made rapid progress He also clerked
short time for Mr.. Henry Detton. And
while in that line strange and ambi-
tious idea entered the boys head. Without
consulting any one, without en- indorser or
testimonial, the 17-year-old boy wrote to
Gen. Thomas Ritchey, representing that dis
trict, and asked for the appointment as cadet
at West Point. 1t was in the year 1S4S. Irish
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10


Oregon, served as guide and guard to explor-
ing expeditions and fretted against the duh
routine of frontier posts for five years longer
before he became q captain. Then came his
opportunity, and in less than three years he
was ranked with Marlborough and Massena,
among the great commanders who can
wrest victory from the jaws Of defeat.
Five years later he was the guest
of Emperor William, with him over
looking tho bloody fields which changed the
map of central Europe Yet it was Decem
Der of 1861 before he got a chance to make
the first move towards winning that majors
commission" and then only as chief quarter
master to the army in southwest Missouri
After the battle of Pea Ridge he was sent to
Gen. Halleck before Corinth, still in the
same humble capacity. Then SORT Of acci-
dent gave him rise.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10
An Element OF Greatness

The Prince OF Wales, If he has won money
or race, tits his hat over his eyebrows and
talks rapidly to any oae who may be with
him II he has lost be takes his hat of. wipes
his forehead with bis handkerchief and main
tsins severe silence. A man who says nots-
Ing when he loses race possesses an element
OF greatness ork World
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

SHERIDAN MOVING CP TIE RAPPAEASSoCK
vas then without fame or influence. He had
oeen sent TO West Point practically by a
political accident, and his family, who lived
iown in the little Ohio village, had no means
Of impressing themselves upon tie governor.
Each new regiment that was called out had
dozen aspirants for the coloaelcv, with
social and political power 10 throw into the
scsle to help their ambitions.
Just after the battle Of Shiloh Pope's army
was brought up to swell Halleck's forces
Among these troops was the Second Michigan
cavalry, and with the other troops il freSted
and grew half demoralizej with the slow
and uncertain policy which characterised
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10
4 cobra bite hiss been cured. DR. Richard

4 cobra bite has been cured Dr. Richards,
Is reported by The India Daily News, was
handling a cobra with the intention of ex-
tracing some poison, when be wss bitten on
the finger. He Immediately cut it open TO
the bone above the wound, and applied per
inanganate Of potash, put on a hgature end
hurried OF for advice. Another doctor
opened the wound and canterized it vita
nitric acid. and Dr.. Richards has recovered.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

EONE OF SHERIDAN PARENTS.
men were getting numerous In southern
Ohio, as it was the great era Of making ca
mails and other public works. The senior
Sheridan had some local influence and the
honorable gentleman quietly decided that it
would be good thing to appoint an Irish
American lad and. have the fact commented
on as he knew it would be. The thing was
done and in the autumn of 1913 Philip Henry
Sheridan entered West Point; and here we
must take leave Of him as a boy.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10
s4ERloais's RIDE.
BIZ Tsc.t.s rccuAxAy REAp.

p FROM the south So
break OF day.
Bringing - Witches
ter fresh disEssy.
The alrightei cir
with . shus1er
bore.
Ike . herald In
haste, to the
chieftain's door
TIE terrible grumess
and rumble and
rear,
Telling the battle
was On o q c 9
moro.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

CHESTER In io,i A asD8SoErseiy frzr3sd
escu.cason n shisl4- rpocs ~ sich toe EzDerai 8
military hsrory tss heSa ernhlaz0Ded. ls&-s
upon g sofa THIS shed also bears essblerzs
q TIA. Nrsach q the srrnY with -hsra
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-08-31
Rock Springs.

A combination of Porter's Grove, Row
landville, Bethesda and Pilot Town Sunday
Schools have been organized, and propose
holding grand old time Harvest Home
ia Mrs. Gillespie's woods near lakewood.
Many preparations are being made for this
occasion. The Riverside Cornet Band has
been engaged and with favorable weather a
coed time is anticipated.
A very pleasant birthday surprise was
given Mrs, Amos Moore on last Wednesday
evening by her nine year old son Elum.
The company which consisted of many of
the most prominent citizens of the place,
met at seyen o'clock in the evening and
after few hours of social conversation and
sumptous repast retired to their respective
homes. DUTcHEss.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-08-31
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your ap.
petite is poor, you are bothered with
Headache, you are fidgetty, nervous,
and generally out of sorts, and want to
brace up. Brac up, but not with stim-
ulants, spring medicines, or bitters,
which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whiskey, and which stimulate you
for an hour, and then leave you in
worse condition than before. What
you want is an Alternative that will
purify your blood, start healthy action
of Liver and Kidneys, restore your
vitality, and give renewed health and
strength Such medicine you will
find in Electric Bitters, and only SOC
bottle at L. R. Kinks drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1888-08-31
Barn Burned.

A large double-decker barn on the
Brown farm, owned by John Long.
of Elkton, and situated about mile
from Principle, was discovered to be
on fire about 2 o'clock on Sunday
morning by the tenant, J. Wesley
Taylor. The FIRE was too far advaac-
ed when first seen to save the build.
ing or any of its contents. The
building was worth about 80 500, and
was insured for $500 in the Farmers
Mechanics Mutual Insurance Asso.
citation of Cecil county. Among the
contents of the building were about
50 tons of hay, $50 bushels of wheat,
4O1 bushels of oats. a drill, fan and
other agricultural implements. All
the harness for four horses were con.
sumed, but the animals had been
turned out for the night. A cow and
calf we're burned. The grain had
been thrashed on Saturday. The
grainywas insured in the same CON-
pauy as the barn for $500. The
cause of the fire is not known, but
supposed to have been a spark from
the engine which was concealed and
smouldered till late in the night
when the fire broke out.
This is the second loss within
three days which the Farmers and
Mechanics Mutual Fire Insurance
Co. has met with making an aggre-
gate loss of $3.50.