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The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21
OR. MARY


The War Record Of This Most Eccentric
American Woman.
AS regards senator Evarts' bill for Tho
relief of DIR. Mary Walker the records
of the Wal Department do not go far to-
ward "Substantiating her claim for S1n,
900. They state that sho was profess
sionally examined and nominally com.
missionod as an assistant surgeon. Tho
language Of the report made by the OK.
amining surgeon states that DIR. Walkers
knowledge of matcria medica Is not su.
pcrior to that possessed by any ordinary
housewife and that he Declined her only
competent 10 act as a female nurse. Not.
withstnnding this report she wus as.
signed to duty as nominal assistant sur.
gcon, with the fiftv-sccond Ohio Infant
ry, then in the front. so that she might
have a chance to go through the lines
and get information of the enemy. Her
intrcpidity is wcll-known to the army of
the Cumberland. Her self-assigncd duty
as a scout compelled her to masquerade
for the first time in mems attire. In
that dress She was captured, but the dis.
covcry of her sex saved her from being
hanged as a spy. She was sent to
Richmond, and while imprisoned
she endured all the hardships of the
other prisoners. Her knowledge OF
r~'dicine proved of great benefit to the
Union men. After n while liberties
were given her that were unusual. The
authorities permitted her to walk up
nd down the prison enclosure on the
outside. She never walked alone, how
ever, but was always escorted by u hugo
bloodhound, who was as faithful to the
Confederate side as she was loyal to the
Northern side. lie would lag along be
hind until the limits of the walk were
reached. when he would step to the
front and cause her to turn around again
lie could not speak, but his attitude vas
very significant. This is a fact we'll
known by all of those unhappy prison.
crs who were confined in Libby at that
time. She was sent North on August
10, 1864, and soon aftcrward was placed
in charge of the female prison at Louis
willie. Subsequently she was sent to
tl~arkSburg, Tenn, to take charge Of
the Refuge Home. Her commission OK.
rircd on May 25, 1863. For her services
she was paid altogether 81, 202. 81. She
now draws a pension of SEQ a month. She
Is almost blind, and is obliged ouse tho
most powerful glasses to soc. Added to
that iniirmity She has lately broken her
leg, and is suffering much pain.-Chica.
20 journal.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21
THE FIRST ATTACK.
How Gowan's New York Battery Dis
lodged II Confederate sentinel.

How Gowan's New York Battery Dis
lodged "a Confederate Sentinel.
While Cowan's First Now York indie
pendent Battery was campcd at New
port News, Va, in lS62, an expedition
was organized to penetrate the encmy's
country. Our battery and one brigade
moved out early one morning. March,
ing several miles we came out of a piece
OF woods into an open country of per-
haps n hundred acres or more. Directly
in our front, on the opposite of the field,
was a heavy piece of woods. AS We
came into the field we halted and looked
around for Johnnies. Some one discov-
cred the enemy at the edge of tho
woods, across the field from whore we
stood. lie was visible to the naked eve
and was there for the purpose of resist
ing our advance and making war upon
the Yankee invaders. lie was one sim
gle, solitary cavalryman doing videtto
duty.
by the right into battery and unlim-
Der, was our orders. Not considering
the enemy in sufficient numbers to open
with the whole six guns, only one gun
was used. The acting Captain, II. j.
Kennedy, carefully sighted tho gun, but
wishing to make his fire as destructive
as possible he caught hold of tho hand
spike at the trail OF the gun for the pur-
pose OF getting n better range, and in
ms excitement he gave the order to fire
before he let go of the hand-spike, the
recoil of the gun nearly upset him,
which caused the boys to laugh, and
made him very angry, but he kept his
eye on the enemy, and when the smoke
from the first gun had cleared away tho
enemy was still there. 1t took two or
three shots to dislodge him, but he final.
ly fell back in good order. OF course
the infantry rendered no assistance in
driving back this one particular enemy,
although they were drawn up in lire at
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

There Is no questioning the fact that quiz
nine is q valuable medicine as q tonic, anti
periodic and anti-pyretic, and that its dis
covery has greatly helped the cause of med
icine. Still in a majority of cases its use Is
rot altogether satisfactory as it frequently
deranges the system, producing headache,
dizzy feelings, commissions and sometimes
even paralysis. 1t was the endeavor of the
eminent DR.. John Bull of Louisville, KY. to
Invent a substitute for q~uinine, something
that would have all the good qualities OF
quinine, and yet be entirely free from its
evil tendencies. How admirably he sue
cecded is evidenced by the estimation in
which his remedy Smiths Tonic Syrup Is
held by tho people, where It is best known
everybody uses it In place of quihine and 10
never fails to give the very best of salts
faction. In cases of chills and fever II Is
absolutely a safe and certain cure.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21
HIS WEES LETTER.
Why n Brave Soldier Deserted From tho
Confederate Army.

Why n Brave Soldier Deserted From tho
Confederate Army.
A New York letter in the Baltimore
hmcrican says: There was buried at
Greenwood to-day a man with u curious
history. He had been n Confederate sol
dicr, as brave as any of his comrades,
but he deserted his army during the
war and was tried by court-martial for
doing so. Edward Cooper was his name.
For the last year he has been living at
No. $50 Fourth avenue.
One bleak December morning in 1868 he
was before II court-martial Of the Army
OF Northern Virginia. The prisoner was
told to Introduce his witnesses. lie re-
piled, 81 have no Witnesses" Astonish-
ed at the calmncss with which he SEEM
cd to be submitting to his inevitable
fate, General Battle said to him: "llavc
You no defense? Is it possible that you
abandoned your comrades and deserted
your colors in the presence Of the enemy
without rcaSon?'
There was a reason, replied Cooper,
"hut IL will not avail me before a mill
tary tribunal
''pcrhapS YOU are mistaken" said the
Gnrcr,l. ..,.o,, ,ro ,I,rro1 Nth ~.
'H'
H7"I'' =" NnO"" W I"4lI'"rS law
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21
WAR TIME HEROES.
THE GRAY AND BLUE.

-
A quarter of n mic southeast from the crest
Of Missionary Ridge, u little apart from the
scene Of the ilerccst conf ct, under u clump OF
lahrels, at the close Of that memorable battle
were found two soldiers dead, one in gray and
one in blue. They were fine specimens of young
manhood, lying there with smiles on their faces
''as calm as to u nights rcpose," with their
hands claspcd MS In n last f%ratcrnal greeting.
There they were buried, side by side, and the
pink nrbutus blossoms cover thcirlonely graves
in the carly days OF Southern springtimc, when
the mock birds sing and bending laurcls whisper
to each other of that first and last interview on
the blood.stnined sod.
l found them sleeping side by side
There on tho mountain hoary,
One wore the hluc-how brave he died.
And one the gray;l lis story
Shone on his boyish lips of pride
The holy angel ) kissing
The pain of death had de0cd-
The roll hath named him missing"
lie claspcd the focman's hand in his
Apart from all the others,
Beneath the laurcls mock birds sang:
REST well. oh, fallen brother!
The sabrc's clash, the battles hail,
Shall wake no more your slumbcr.
Nor dream OF homC, nor songs OF love,
Blend with the hattie thunder"
1t seemed as IL the Gray's %cnntccn,
10 bless his brother given,
HID left his own parchcd lips unlavcd
Except by dow Of Heaven!
The Blues torn shirt had stanched tho
wound
The CHASTITY and the cory
OF brother Gray; the rocks around
Gave echo to their story.
While tender skies looked down upon
With peans OF rejoicing,
Goods love and brotherhood hath won,"
The very winds were voiclng
While all the stars together sang
For Union yet unhrokcn,
Zone brotherhood - the wclkin rang,
"Onc banner for its token"
l.. S. l.. Thompson. in Lcslic's Newspaper.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21
THE CRANE ARMY.
No Growing Ranks from Which Recruits
Can he Drawn.

Can BE Drawn.
The Grand Army of the Republic is q
unique organization. In the words of a
past commandcr-in-chtcf: mo child can
be born into it: no proclamation of Pres
idcnt, cdict of King. or ukaSe of Gar
can command admission; no university
or institution of learning can issue q
diploma authorizing it's holder to en-.
trance; no act Of Congress or Parliament
secures recognition; the wealth of o
Vanderbilt can not purchase the posi-.
tion; its doors swing open only upon
presentation of the bit of paper, torn,
worn, bcgrimed it may be, which certi.
fics to an honorable discharge from the
armies or navics of the nation during
the war against rebellion" And un.
like any other association, no ''ncw
blood" can come in; there are no grow.
ing ranks from which recruits can be
drawn into tho Grand Army of the Re.
public. With the contamination OF
peace through victory, its rolls were
closed forever. Its lines are steadily
and swiftly growing thinner, and the
ceascicss tramp of its columns is with
cvcr-lesscning tread; the gaps in the
picket line grow wider; day by day dc.
tails are made from tho reserve, sum.
moncd into the Shadowy regions to re
turn to touch elbows no more; until by
and by, only a solitary sentinel shall
stand guard, waiting till the bugle call
from beyond shall muster out the last
comrade of the Grand Army of tho Re-
public. George S. Merrill, in New Eug.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

AT HALF RATES, VIA WABASH LINE,
will be run September 9th and 23d, and
October IA h, TO points in Southwest Mis-
souri,, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, In
dian Territory, %Oklahom,, Texas, Colo
RADIO, New Mex CO, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho,
Montana, South and North Dakotl, Iowa
aud Mlunesotr.
RATE Que Fare FOR Round Trip. For
time tables, tickets aud other particulars
apply to the nearest ticket agent Of the
Wabash or connecting lines.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

1NvALIDs, aged people, nursing mothers,
overworked, wearied out fathers, will find
the happicst results from a judicious use of
DR.. Sherman.s Prickly Ash Bitters. Where
the liver or kidneys are affected, prompt
action is necessary to change the tide to-
ward health, ere the disease becomes chronic
possibly incurable, and there is nothing
better to be found in the whole range OF
mdterid medicd. Sold everywhere.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

Upon your stomach with blue pill, pody-
itivcly despair of helping your liver. Vio-
lence committed upon your inner man will
DO no good. Real help, prompt and thor
ough, is to be found in the wholesome anti
bilious medicine, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, which Is, moreover, productive of hap
by results in malarial disease, rheumatism,
dyspepsia, nervousness and kidney troubles,
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21
wLL1sroS, FLORIDA, Oct. 18th, 1889.

Messrs. A. 4. SnALLENDERGER & Co,
Rochester, Pa. Gents!-Since nay first
order for your Antidote, in 1856, l have kept
the medicine constantly in stock, 1t is UNI
qucstionably the best medicine for chills I
ever saw. know of one casa of eight
months standing which was cured perma.
nently by one dosc, litter all other reInediea
had failed, | have never known 1t fail to
cure in a single instance. Yours truly,
j. b. EPPERsoN.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21
Its Excellent Qualities

Commend to public approval the California
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. 1t is
pleasing TO the eye, and to the taste and by
gently acting OF the kidneys, liver and bow.
els, it cleanse the system cf~fectually, there
by promoting the health and comfort Of all
who use it.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

MY wife had been so long afflicted with
chills her health became very bad. Quinine
did not agree with her, and / concluded to
give her Smiths Tonic Syrup, and to my
establishment two bottles made her perfect
~ wen-P. G. Lee, Bigbee Valley, Miss.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

THE popularity of Dobbins' Electric Soap
is that it acts right on the dirt and stains in
clothes and makes them pure as sno,U, at the
same time it preserves the clOthcs, and makes
them keep clean longer. Have your grocer
pV1pr IL
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

STUDENT medals are all right; but II 6
student NEEDLES with too many things his
studies will be interfered with. -TeSaa
Siftings.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

CONDUCTOR E, D. LOOMS, Detroit, Mich,
says: 'The effect of Halls Catarrh Cure is
wonderful Write him about it Sold by
Druggists, 75c.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

In Texas It is uulucky to find n horseshoe
II q horse happens to be attached to it.
YenoWines News.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

I'm having a 'gallus' time" said the old
bachelor, as he mended one Of his suspend.
ers.-N. Y. Journal.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

NEGLECTISG a child troubled with worms
may cause it to have epileptic fits. Horri-
blel Give 1t DR., Bulls Worm Destroyers at
once and save the child.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

some Of the census enum orators must
have been born in Padua. Exchange.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

TUE melon trust has been squashed and
the soda water apparatus trust has ilzzled
out -Philadelphia Ledger.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

THE oyster will remain at the seashore
all sslmmer; but the clam will be most in
society.-N. o. Picayune.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

ARE as small as homeopathic pellets, ana
as easy to take as sugar. Everybody likes
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

BorTtEp fNpraNATioN-First Flask-"I'm
broke" Second F~lask-''That is Just what
| expected, The lust time ] saw you, you
were full. "-Drake's Magazine.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

FLANNEL next the skin often produces q
rash, removable with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

PARCHED earth is not good for the
growth Of parched corn.-N. o. Picayune,
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

THERE may be sermons in stones" but
don't imagine, friend, that there are crooks
in religion. Harvard Lampoon.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

TAE only reliable ground hog Is tho CON-
mon domestic pork sa~usage.--N. Y. Herald
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

We offer you a ready made medicine for Coughs,
Bronchitis and other diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
Like other so-called Patent Medicines, it is we'll adver-
tised, and having merit it has attained to a wide sale.
Call it a "Nostrum" if you will, but believe us when
we say that at first it was compounded after a prescrip-
ton by a regular physician, with no idea that it would
ever go on the market as a proprietary medicine.
Why is it not just as good as though costing fifty
cents to a don.r for a prescription and an equal sum
to have it put up at a drug store?
Z. T. HAZELTINE, Warren, Pa.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

AFTER being discharged, / am lead into
bad company as the bullet remarked when
in lodged in q tram. -Jester.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21
If Guilty OF Assault and BATTERY

AvoID exposure to the damp air. That
would even take the snap out OF a ginget
cookie.-Binghampton Republican.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21
THE MARKETS.

BEST, easiest TO use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. csc.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

THE man who goes to a seashore resort
for change frequently comes home with
out any.--Boston Courier.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21
WIDE.AWAKE TRADESMEM

have learned by experiences that the only waterproof
coat they can self p = cowboy or hun,e, i The
coats ever made. They keep the saddle, III:
horses back, and the rider thoroughly dry and
warm. No saddle sores from she Calling Of . wet
tension from, buttons back, and the Slicksr ID
changed at once to an ordinary. coat. Just Try
one, they cost but little and will prevent colds,
fevers. rheumatism, and other results 70 exposure
every garment stamped with q Fish Brand Trade
Marx. DON'T accept any inferior coat when you
can have The "Fssh brand Slicksr" delivered
without extra coat. Particular and illustrated cab
alogue tree.
sAsessen, Mass.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

EDUCATIONAL.

~ gins sept. d. For circular add. Ii Booth Chicago
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-08-21

NFVU0InQTYu Ladies COLLEGE and CONSERVATORY. 10
svySbu SCHOOL,, 10 Teachers, Q Professors. Asi,ooe
haknAAAa4AA fiAAs V best Music Pupil. Fine grounds and
aildng' ,Eisetrs Ltghts, stsa~ Heater, etc. MEXICO, NO..
srnAhz THIS PAPxH even tina yss vrisA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-02

DEAD.-A Is in. Columbia fail nickle pate bi
Ilcyce Anyone in want of IA wheel should Sc.
This one before looking elsewhere. III Water st.
Augusta, he. Fairbanks Gun store. aug "a W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-02
Dis overy OF a New Cave

Explorations Just made of a cavern oi
the Stewart farm. about two miles from
Parnassus. Armstrong County. Pa. has re-
vealed Snbterrsnean passages Of a somewhs
remarkable character The entrance is
perpendicular opening about twenty feet il
depth. At the bottom the place had the ap
pear.ncc of an inverted cone, with abou
one-ihird of the apex and part of the sid,
cut off, and measuring about twenty foul
fee, at the base. The walls are of darl
gray color, rather smooth. From here
corridor about four feet wile and three fee
high leads for several yards to a room where
the light reveals a scene of grandeur. Stsl
aemites and stalsctites are in profusion. AM
in shapes and forms to almost equal thos,
of thu Mammoth Cave. The chamber j.
about Sixty-five feet long by thirty feet wide
and the fsrthest end terminates in deer
pool of water This pond is perhaps ffteer
feet wide. The water Is pure - crystal
No living thing wss seen by the explorer,
except peculiarly striped crustacean ami
NAL about one inch in length, resembling
crab but of dull yellowish color IN,
Temperature registered about ~ deg In ons
corner of the first cavern we're found a few
specimens of arrow head. ami an iron knife
bu, nothing else 70 denote that human be,
ing had ever entered before Further thar
the pool exploration was not INSIDE. com
plete investigation will be undertaken b,
persons who have secpFed the land - Fhtid
de}phia Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-02

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-02
Value OF Fruit as a Diet

Most fruit possesses a good deal Of
nouri,hmcnt, but it il principally valua
bic for ill., salts and free acids, which are
much required by the Sy stem NJ all times
hut more especially when the weather
il warm. Fruits, oN ing to these salt:
aud acids, cool and purify the blood
, and keep the entire aineBtlry canal il
healthy condition. if children and
Young people were fed literally on fruit.
and such fresh meats were generally
tabooed, they would he in better general
health, free from neat rAshes, rushes of
blood to the head, and digestive troubles.
As arulc, the healthy stomach will easily
absorb any reasonable amount of fruit.
taken at proper seasons. Weak and
abused digestive organs will have to he
treated more carefully. but it will ulti-
nlately grow accustomed to fruit diet,
lnd be all the better for it. TO do good.
fruit must be perfectly ripe, and quite
sound, If il is to he eaten raw. IL for
Sewing, many kinds of fruit may be
used in an uuripe state, but in these
eases they do not possess the same ny
gienic value a. ripe fruit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-08-02
MAINE FARM NOTES.

4 large crop of hay has been secured
by the several farmers of Freeport the
present season We give below some OF
the estimates. The figures are in tons
T.. b Mallett. Jr $50; Hon :. 4. fIol.
brook. $50: Col. Gore, 100: VIM. Merrill
100: John Noyes, 20, John Porter, 20
t,eorge Porter. 80: Charles Porter
50: Hiram Randall. 30; Coryd0n Walker,
10 F. A. True, 10; T \. Wilbur, p
W. ! Collins. 80: Charles Mann. ~: W
Il. Rogers. l.: ]. T. Rogers. p; T.
True 10; W. II. II Rogers. 10; j. VI
Durgan, -; :. Rogers. :; /. Waterhouse,
Il; r. Rogers. 5; IL. Rogers. =; w.
Small, s: + James, Il: Charles Pretham
40: j Anderson. 10: J Mann. %; f..
e. Banks, 20: ; Prcfham. T.; Patterson.
IL; Tracey. l5;1 F. Litehfeld. 30; B
Brewer. II: Jofnson. $; +. J. Mann,
10: Ryram. Mayberry. 10; Woodman.
10; Joseph Brewer 10: Patterson
Brewer. ~; Henry Curtis. 20: Ward and
Stanxood, 80.
on account of the late spring in the
extreme eastern part OF the State the
having season at Pembr Ike was only
fairly opened on July Il The weather
tei ltt past Ntek il3- utF1 III th3t
could be desired aud a large quantity of
excellent hay has been safely stored in
the barns. The time of cutting is at least
three weeks later than last year. bet the
yield in this vicinity will be somewhat
above the average, and with a eourinua-
ton of good weather the quality will be
entirely satisfactory. The grain fields
arc not so promising; oats in many
places are badly rusted, ana while there
iaay be q large yield of straw. rusiei
grain seldom develops good full. kernel.
fosataes are looking well, and give
promise Of an abundant crop. Beetles
ate not so numerous rs In former years.
OUT some iiells will still require 4 gentle
application Of Paris Green New pota
toes OF good quality raised on he warm
sraseliy farms At ok Cove ard Young
| eoye nave appeared in our mirke, al
from 81 80 10 81 30 per bushsl