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Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
TIMELY ANNIVERSARIES.
Current Selections from HiStO-
 rvs Broad Page.
April 5.

April 5. i794-Danton, French revolutionist, guillotined; born 1759.
 1s11-Rebert Raikes, founder of Sunday schools, died, aged 76. 1S62-Order excluding English correspondents from Federal army. 1962--Siege of Yorktown, Va began, ending May 3. when the Confederates evacuated leaving 72 pieces of artillery; the Peninsula army at this time under Gen. Mcclellan amounted to 112, ,392 men. 1883-A division of the Fifteenth corps, com manded by Gen. Fred Steele, began what is known as the Black Bayou expedition, Miss, the object being to cooperate with the forces of Grant in the investment of Vicksburg; h avy skirmishing for five days. 1s64-Massacre of a portion of the Sixth Kansas cavalry after being caI tured by guerillas. 1815-Death of Judge James J. Roosevelt in New York city, aged 30. 1SS3-Desth Of Gen. J. K. Barnes, surgeon general of United States, aged 66. .. 1s88IJacob Sharp, fnancier and promoter of the Broadway surface railway, died, aged T.. 1890-Formal action by various organized bodies in Germany expressive ot regret for tho re- tirement of Bismarck.
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
A Room in Mrs. Logan's Home.


 Mrs. Gen. Logan has room in her Washington house known as memorial hall" in which the mementos, souvenirs and books of the late general are pre- served. The furniture is of black walnut and prune leather, which was brought from the Prairie avenue home in Chi cago. The walls are decorated with portraits of and battle pictures in which the soldier participated. On pedestal is life size marble bust. before which fresh flowers are placed every day.
 One quaint piece of furniture is an old easy chair once owned by Andrew Jack son, and 8 small tea table that belonged to Henry Clay. Dozens of beautifully engrossed resolutions cover the lower walls and brackets; the medals, decora- tions and official documents fill large cabinet, and a second contains thirty walking sticks that were presented to the general while in office. Mra Logan has valuable collection of china. in- cluding Hungarian, Chinese, French, Japanese, Viennese and old English ware. besides Mayfower tea set and cabinet filled with historical glassware.-Wash- ington Letter =
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
A ER'S RARE LUCK.

He Was Tired and Sleepy and He Found
 an Ecclesiastical Bed of Down.
 ''Ihere are not many men in public affairs who waste any sentiment on reporters, said Robert M. A. Lane. ''They are rather inclined to look on the newspaper representative as one of the tentacles of a devil fish and to step on it and bruise it on general principles at every opportunity. If they want the reporter to do something for them they are as friendly as porous plas- ter, but if they do not they take oc- casion to snub him-when they can. But Dr. Thomas of the Peoples church isn't in this class. He is man who has something like human sympathy for his fellows, and that, too, when he cannot be accused of having any selfish interest at stake.
 "A short time ago 1 was assigned to get synopsis of his Sunday morning sermon. Ithappened that the night be- lore news was rampant, and was hust- ling, with lot of other reporters. on very important local sensation until the second edition went to press. As a consequence, I looked rather fagge6 out when I presented myself at Dr. Thomas house early the next after noon and asked to be allowed to look over the manuscript of his sermon and make a transcript thereof. He took me into his library and seated me at his desk with the manuscript in front of me, and with few cordial sat down and pitched into my work After few minutes he said:
 "'Were you at work late last night, Laneg
 1T told him I was laboring until nearly o'clock on the sensation which all the Sunday papers con tained.
 "'You must be tired he said. You look tired
 II lau ghed and told him that was, but that such a consideration didn't count in the newspaper business.
 Well, I've preached my regular sermon and conducted two funerals today, he said, in his slow comforta- ble style, and I'm pretty tired my self; but I don't believe I'm as tired as you are Now, you lie down here on this lounge and go to sleep while l write a synopsis of that sermon for you.' 4-
 II protested feebly, as was bound in decency to do, but the good doctor gently insisted, and in a moment or two I was stretched out on his com fortable library lounge and he was tucking a blanket around me.
 will guarantee, he said, as he fixed me up snugly, that you won't catch any theological heresies from this blanket, and it will keep you from taking cold.
 Then he sat down at his desk and wrote, while I, tired as was and lulled by the delicious consciousness of kind ly sympathy, drifted off into the sweetest sleep imaginable.
 T was awakened by the doctors finger and thumb on my ear, and sat up and got my bearing while he stood and smiled with satisfaction.
 "'You were sleeping so soundly and evidently enjoyed it so much that l couldn't bring myself to awaken you earlier,' he said. Here is your copy. It is 80.
 II had slept away the whole after noon while he had done my work and enjoyed seeing me rest. Now, there s my idea of a thoroughly good man. ."-- Chicago Mail.
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
Saccharine in Fruits.

The discovery of that substance known as saccharine has almost revolutionixed the business of canning fruitA This new "sweetener," which the French government has already prohibited, ow- ing to what it calls dangerous els- ment which enters in it's formation, does entirely away with the use of sugar It costs almost nothing.
 A prominent member of 8 canning firm in an eastern city, while experi- menting with saccharine, has discovered thatpineapples preserved in 1t would d. most entirely retain their natural tasts. This is in itself great discovery. as al- most everybody knows the difference in taste between canned pineapples and those which are imported direct from the south. --St. Louis 0lobs.D Democrat
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
April 6.

152O-Death of Raphael painter; born 14S3 1.23-Albert Durer, artist, died at Nuremberg. 1609-Henry Hudson sailed on the Half Moon to reach the Indies by way of the Polar seas; landed on Coney Island and then sailed up the Hudson.
 1670-Jean Baptiste Rousseau, French poet, born in Paris. 1773-James Mil historian and political econo- mist, father of John Stuart Mill, born; died 1886.
 1S62-Battle of Shiloh begun; first grm-cannon giving signal to Confederates-fred at 5;14 O. m.; at 23O p. m. Gen. Albert Sidney John ston retired wounded, and soon died of hem- orrhage; at 5:30 p. m. the remnant of Pren- tiss' division surrendered, after Il hours of almost continuous fighting; soon after p. m. the Confederate advance suddenly ceased; Beauregard says that more than one half his army then utterly unable to act. 1812-Dutch possessions on Gold coast transferred to England.
 1890-Destructive flood on lower Mississippi many negroes drowned
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01

Your calling card sent in response to an invitation implies regret that you cannot attend in person.
 Most great musicians have been ec- centric, and yet to be composer a man must have good sound sense.
 w. H. Downes, of Brooklyn, is trying to organize federation of Irish county so- cieties to furnish q refuge for immigrant girls, which may incidentally resolve thep- selves into matrimonial bureaus .
 It is reported that the United States steamer Charleston will go to Chili with the San Francisco.
 Henry Martin, who indulged in window smashing at the White House, has written letter of apology to the president. He will probably escape with a slight fine. Martin was intoxicated. He is a nephew of Senator Jones, of Arkansas.
 Hughes, "the lepper," won the walking match at Madison Square Garden. New
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
April 2.

1506-St. Francis Xavier eminent missionary to eastern and southern Asia, born in Navarro; died Dec. 2, 1859, in China; in ten years he preached in 52 kingdoms, travelled about 10, GOO miles and baptized over 1,0O0, 900 persons. 170-Wiliam Wordsworth, poet, born at Acker mouth, England.
 1795-Rubini, famous tenor, born. l862-Island No. 10 surrendered; 5000 Confeder- ates made prisoners.
 1662-Second days fighting at Pttsburg Landing; Gen. Buell. having arrived with Army of Ohio the Confederates were driven back; Union loss reported, 1,754 killed, s.406 wounded. 2,8S5 missing; Confederate, 1,728 killed, 8,012 wo nded, 959 missing; over 700 accounts of the battle have been published by actual par ticipants and no two exactly agree. l863-Grand gunboat attack Fort Sumter re- pulsed.
 1S9O-Tornadoes in the Mississippi valley; severa villages destroyed and some people killed.
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01

Thu Rev. Dr. Theodore Cuyler has written a book on "How to Be Pas tor," in whick he tells the best methods of looking after all sorts of church work, from visiting the sick to conduct ing reviva1s.
 Angles may be converted into curves by a proper diet and the breathing of fresh air. Eat plenty of starchy food fresh bread, potatoes, corn, beans; drink chocolate or, better still. milk. Eat puddings and as much fruit as you like.
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
The Man Who Works Nights.

A newspaper man. who gets to bed so late that he sleeps until 3 or o'clock in the afternoon. awakening the other day and looking at the clock saw that it was o'clock. As he had an engagement at that hour, he fairly leaped into his clothes and rushed from the house to find that it was 6 o'clock but 6 m He had slept just one hour He wasn't mad, because hefelt too fooGsh New Yo1k Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01

During the year 1890 3,556 new Meth odist churches were established in the south, an average of one church in every nineteen hours.
 A commission has been appointed in England to inquire into the effect of coal dust in originating or extending explosions in coal mines.
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
YOUTHFUL DEpRAVITY.

Mamma, ] fink am not we'll" Said lazy little Mabel; The beans I'd given her to shell Neglected on the table. Her dimpled cheeks with roses vied; Her eyes the stars resembled: The chubby form my faith defied- My darling had Assembled I'm sorry, dear," gravely said, Because yoa'u miss the puddings; The place for sick folks Is in bed, With not taste of good things" She thoughtfully smoothed out her dre8, This wicked little sinner; 'aThen I'm not sick just now. dess, I'll wait till after dinner"
 -RxchangN
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01

ate 2,90O, including prisoners. 1869-Hudeons bay territory ceded to tho crown, thus completing the jurisdiction of the newly formed Canadian confederation. 1885-Funeral ceremonies in New York of Rich- ard Grant White, who died on the 9th; he was noted for his critical studies of English words and other literary work.
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
April II.

Aprtl II. 1612-Gaston de Folk, noted French soldier, calleo the ''Thunderbolt of Italy," killed at Raven- na, where his arms inflicted a disastrous de- feat on the Spanish and Italians. 15S5-Pope Gregory III died. 1769-Marshal L.annes, duke of Montebello, born 170-George Canning, English statesman, born. 1798- -Stanislaus Poniatowski, last king of Poland died.
 1s46-Gen. Ampudia occupies Matamoras and notifies Gen. Zachary Taylor to evacuate his position in twenty four hours. 1S61-Preminary correspondence bet'~een Con- federate government and commander at Charleston orders to attack Sumter. 1862 -Skirmish before Yorktown, Va. 1873-Maj. Gen. Canby and Rev. B. Thomas mas sacred by Modoc Indians in Lava Beds, Ore, while in peace conferences; beginning of the Modoc war. 1S73 St. Marc Girardia, eminent French writer, died at Paris, aged 7s. 1890-Dr Henry H. Smith died at Philadelphia, aged A; he organized tho delI hospital and transfer service for Pennsylvania in the civil war
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01

A pair of scales for weighing the baby is included in the newest infants' wardrobe. They are wadded and lined with blue or pink.
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01

1963-Fight at Blount's Mill N. c. 1864-Battle of Mansfield (Sabine Cross Roads), La.; Federal Gen. Banks badly defeated. 1e65-Last encounter between Army of Potomac and Confederates begun-known as Clover Hill or Appomattox; negotiations for surren- der going
 1S73-Thirty persons killed at Rochester, N Y., by wall falling in Genessee river. 189O-Fearful tornadoes in the north central states; great destruction at Norwalk, O., and Charlotte, Alleghan, Battle Creek and Kala- mazoo, Mich; "eiectric storm in northwest ern Ohio; great floods in Ohio and Mississippi rivers
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01

reIglOuS persecution. TIT ~ 1736-Prince Eugene of Savoy died; he was the able coadjutor of Marlborough against France. 1706-Admiral John Byron died. 1S02-Erasmus Darwin died; he was botanist, physiologist and poet, and in many publica- tions advanced theories on the development of structure which were unsparingly ridi- culed, but have lately been made clearer by his grandson Charles, and are quite generally accepted.
 1858-Hon Thomas Hart Benton died at Washing ton, aged 76; he was United States senator from Missouri 30 years, and wrote an elab- crate history of his experience. 1862-Surrender of Fort Pulaski mouth of Savan- nah, to Federals.
 1863-Battle at Black Bayou, Miss. 1890-Stanley lands in Europe at Brindisi, Italy.
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
April 9.

30IConstantine II, emperor and son of the first Christian emperor. assassinated. 1626-Francis Lord Bacon died; born 1561.
 1S64-Rcttle of Mansfield, La, concluded by retreat of Fed eral general Banks. 4 1665-Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant at Appomattox, Va; on the same day the Fe derals assaulted and captured Fort Blakely, Ala. ToIaro1 1oec goo Co-folo-
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
April 10. 6O-Louis I, king of France, died.

15S3-Hugo Grotius, great his- torian and theological wri- ter. born in Delft, Holland; died 1645; at the age of IS he published a work which showed a c itical knowledge of the principal Greek and
 Latin authors; nearly all his mature life was spent in exile and in warning against
Connecticut western news., 1891-04-01
April 8.

27-Caracalla, the cruel Roman emperor, assassinated. 858-Pope Benedict III died. 1492-Lorenzo de Medici died; he was called 1.-The Mag nificent" on account of his support of art, etc. 1926 Duel between Henry Clay and John Randolph. 1862-Battle at Albuquerque; the Confederates then retreated
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
A Boys Essay on Tobacco.

Tobacco grows something like cab.
bage, but never saw none cooked. j
have heard men say that cigars that
was given them election day for moth
ing was mostly cabbage leaves. To-
bacco stores are mostly kept by
wooden Injuns who stand at the door
and fool little boys by Offering them
a bunch of cigars which is glued into
the Iniun's hands, and is made OF
wood also. tried TO smoke a cigar
once, and / felt like epson salts. 10
bacco was invented by man named
Walter Raleigh. When the people
first saw him smoking they
thought he was a steam
boat and were frightened. My sister
Nancy is girl. / don't know
whether she likes tobacco or not.
There is young man named Leroy
who comes TO see her. / guess she
likes Leroy. He was standing on the
stops one night and he had cigar in
his mouth, and said he didn't know
as she would like it, and she said,
Leroy, the perfume is agreeable"
But when my big brother Tom lighted
his pipe Nancy said, "Get out Of the
house. you horrid creature; the smell
of tobacco makes me sick" Snuff is
Injun meal made out of tobacco.
took little snuff once and then j
sneeZed.
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
Something About Names.

| was in private house the other
day on a business errand and heard "A
mother summon her child. She
called 1t Blanche, and Of all the
swarthy, distinct brunettes that one
could imagine, the girl who responded
was the one. 1t is probable that this
mother had been reading a novel, and
had decided that Blanche should be
the name Of her first girl, and it Is
possible that she does not know what
Blanche means. 1t occurred to me, how
ever, that many children are nam ed
In d fashion which is very unjust to
them and that parents hold these
youngsters in trust and answerable
for any wrong they may do them.
When | was a boy there was family
in our neighborhood named Sead and
their oldest girl was named Birdie.
1t is bad enough for any woman to 60
through the world with such name
as Birdie, but to be called Bird Sead
is cruelty.
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
/" Smile With Your Eyes.

There is one big don't" which
nine-tenths OF womankind might with
advantage hang up over their dress
ing tables, and 1t is this: Don't
smile perpetually." Is there any
thing more wearisome than the person
who ceaselessly expands and contracts
the lips over the teeth, without mirth
or meaning, for that is what the
continual smile eventually becomes.
Let any woman stand before
q mirror and attempt to pro-
duce an animated smile OF
welcome. She will be surprised Mt
the witless grimace that will respond.
That is what smiling is with no soul
behind 1t. Learn to smile with the
eye and keep the mouth and facial
lines in repose. We speak OF the
pleasing gravity of the Orientals.
This is the secret Of it-a kindly light
in the eye, with quiet expression OF
the face. There is no copyright upon
it. Let her and him who will initiate
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
President Lincoln Obeyed Orders.

Mr.. Chittenden tells an anecdote 10
his "Recollections OF President Lin.
coin" which illustrates how ready the
President was to obey orders, Mr..
Chittenden had gone out TO Fort
Stephens, anticipating an attack or
Washington from the Confederate
forces under General Early. As he
entered the fort he was surprised to
find there President Lincoln and Sec
rotary Stanton.
A young colonel Of artillery, the
officer Of the day, was in great dis.
tress because the President would ex-
pose himself. He had warned Mr..
Lincoln that Confederate sharp.
Shooters had recognized him and were
firing at him, and soldier near him
had just fallen with broken thigh.
The officer asked Mr. Chittenden's
advice, saying that the President was
in great danger.
What would you do with me under
similar circumstances?n asked Mr..
Chittenden.
II would civilly ask you to take 9
seat where you were not exposed"
"And II refused to obey?"
ii would send sergeant and file
OF men and make you obey"
Then treat the President Just as
you would me or any other civilian"
Il dare not. He is my superior OF,
fcer; have taken an oath TO obey his
orders"
"He has given you no orders. Fol,
low my advice and you will not regre
it."
II WILL" said the officer. 81 may
as we'll die for one thing as another.
II he were shot | should hold myself
responsible"
He walked to where the President
stood.
'Mr. President, nd said, you are
standing within range OF 500 rifles
Please come down TO safer place. /
you do not it will be my duty to call ,
file OF men and make YOU"
And you would do right, my boy,
said the President, coming down a
once. You are in command Of thi
fort. ! should be the last man to SO
an example OF dlsobedience,"
The President was conducted to ;
place where the view was less ex
tended, and where there was almos
no exposure.
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
Not COmfOrted.


A lady was walking In country
road. and passed district school,
house just as the scholars were dis.
missed. There were big boys and lit
tie boys, black children and white
children, tall girls and short girls.
The teacher herself came out last
closed and locked the door with a
snap, and walked away up the hill.
Only one child was left, little girl
OF 8 or 8, done up in purple hood and
knitted comforter. She fingered
on the steps, looking sadly up and
down the path and into the doorways,
evidently trying to find something.
The lady approached, and asked
what was troubling her 1t was her
mitten that was lost the child said,
with perfect faith in the lady's sym
pathy; she had only one left, and they
we're new, and her mother would scold
her so! 1t was a new mitten, the
poor little thing repeated, pitifully-
red, with open work on the wrist.
The lady joined in the search. but
quite in vain. Then she tried little
philosophy on the youthful mind.
She told the little girl not to care;
to tell her mother bravely, and not
mind the scolding. There were many
things in life to be borne with courage;
she herself had lost many things
friends and possessions and hopes
but she had learned to be very brave
about it.
Yes" said the child, to whom the
argument brought no comfort, 'but
did you ever lose your miiten"
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
snatching his pipe out OF his mouth.

Snatching his pipe out OF his mouth.
he threw his hand out toward the
rebs and shouted: about face-for.
ward, march! and quick, too"
The Johnnies sprang to their feet
wheeled around, and seeing what they
supposed to be revolver pointed at
them. walked out into the road ahead
OF his horse.
Forward, march, double quick, "
and away they went up the lane to-
ward camp.
One half-hour later three rebel
soldiers came running into the Union
lines ahead of horse carrying IA
year-old boy, who had u brierwood
pipe in his hand.
You may we'll imagine the surprise
of his companions on seeing him bring
three prisoners into camp. They took
him from the horse and tossed HIN
into the air, and gave three cheers foi
the little hero Of Co. +.
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
Pickett.s Famous Charge.

There are some men who always ap-
preciate a good story, no matter under
what circumstances it is told-whether
the thermometer registers ninety five
degrees in the shade or the mercury
Is ready 10 freeze. One OF these
groups was seated in the reading-room
OF the Arlington hotel in Washington
the other evening. and the central
figure was Capt. j. S. Chew OF Spring.
field, Mo-, who Is In Washington en-.
route to Europe.
Capt. Chew was a member Of one OF
Pickett's regiments during the war,
and has no end OF good stories at his
command showing the humorous side
of the struggle. A reporter of the
Post dropped in on the group while
the captain was spinning yarn about
an incident which came under his
notice at Picketts famous Gettysburg
charge. In this company, OF which
he was at that time lieutenant was
a young Virginian, only about sixteen
years OF age, and when the shot and
she'll began to fall about the com
mand like hail the youth tried to dror
out OF the ranks.
The captain Of our company
noticed the boy, OF course, ;" said Capt.
Chew, land yelled at him to fall in and
not act like a baby, but the boy was
equal to the occasion, and, almost in
tears, yelled back: Il say, captain,
wish | was baby, and a girl baby AT
that Well, there were lots OF us
there who echoed his sentiments, but
just then we were not making them
public"
What became OF the boyP" asked
the reporter.
THAT would be scarcely appreciat.
ed, II | told, by the young soldier, or,
rather, middle-aged man now, for he IL
II prominent Virginia politician and
does not live SO many miles from
Washington.
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-08-15
II Your shoes Are Wet

When you come home with wet feet
don't throw aside your boots to get
hard and moldy. Stand them up, put
them In shape, and then fill them with
oats. such as they feed to horses. This
will, in a few hours, draw all the
moisture out of the leather, keeping
the boot in shape meanwhile, and leav-
ing it soft and pliable. The oats can
be used again and again. This is a
relic OF the days when no railroads
existed and travelling was done under
difficulties, and in weather the pres
ent generation has no conception OF.