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The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08
NERVY BOYS.


Examples of Wonderful Courage Displayed
In Battle.
One of the surprises of the American
civil war was the nerve shown by boys
whose youthfulness caused the recruit
ing officer to hesitate al out enlisting
them. At the battle of Shi. oh--as we
learn from Military Essays and Rec
ollections"-the little drummers of the
Fifty-fifth Illinois were found in the
ranks, gun in hand, whence they were
rescued by the chaplain, who formed
them into n hospital corps. One of
them, Little Joe" worked like a hero
in caring for the wounded. When
night came it found him by the log
house used as n hospital at Pittsburgh
Landing.
lie lay down on the wet ground out.
side and went to sleep. AS the wound.
ed died inside they were carried out
and laid along side of the sleeping boy,
whom the attendants supposed to be
dead. In the morning, when Joe
awoke, he found himself at the head of
n CHASTITY row of dead bodies.
The nerve which had carried the boy
through the toll and dangers of the
preceding day forsool< him, and with a
yell he fed from the spot, shouting, II
won't he used as a header to dead men,
Bob Oliver was a corporal at Shiloh;
he left the army n captain. During the
battle he had been ordered to the rear
with n wounded man. Overtaking a
sergeant with n broken arm, he turned
his charge over tn him, and started for
the line of battle. Wat happened
a%fterward is best told in a private letter
which he wrote after the victory.
II heard some one call out, For
Coils sake, Robert, don't leave met
Il looked back and saw James L.
Goodwin, of my company. He had ev-
cry thing off, but his trousers and shirt,
and had been very severely wounded.
said, Never! Put your arm around
my neck, and ! will do the best l can
for YOU
1.-The ~confedcrates were very close
all around us, but | felt strong enough
to pull up all the young saplings that
grew on the battlefield. While | was
taking him back he was hit once or
twice. When | got to n surgeon and
we cut the shirt off Goodwin, to my
horror found seven b~ullet-holcs in
that boy not yet seventeen years old.
II never could tell this experience
without something coming up in my
throat to cut my speech off. From the
minute | took hold of him until l got
to the river he never murmured moi
broke down. Whenever he was hit he
gave n sudden start and then braced
up again: ! never saw such a nerve. He
died on May 8, the noblest boy l eve
saw"
Those of lis who complain of the
petty ills of life, such as the weather,
or Il badly.cooted dinner, are rebuked
by this boy, who never murmured
nor broke down." thou I'll his body wa:
pierced by seven bhllct.holes Youths
Gnmnnninn. L.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08
by the colonel above referred to, who

by the colonel above referred to, who
said:
Say, cnp, do you see that house over
there on the hill?" pointing to a neat
cottage on some high ground about half
n mile away.
Looking out Of the window. the cap
tain replied: "Ycs; what about it?'
well, cap, I've got n wife and two
children in that house"
what" yelled the Yankee, in aston
ishment. "Then what under creation
are you doing with a grey uniform on?'
well, my people were Southerners,
and I was working in Georgia when
the war broke out. And I'll tell you
what it is, cap, it's n mean man that
won't fight for the side that gives him
his bread and butter, amt it?"
Yes, | guess so" replied the captain,
good-naturedly.
"Nvell, look here, cap. Can't You
send up there and let my people know
I'm herc?'
~ don't know. I'll try it"
lie passed quickly out OF the train.
and, calling an orderly, sent him off to
the house with instructions to see the
mans wife and inform her that her
husband was on the train and desired
to see her.
The orderly started on n brisk run,
but before he got half way up q warn
ing foot of the whistle called him back.
After the train had started the cap.
tain sought out the colonel and inform
cd him of his failure to communicate
with his family, With tears in his
eyes the southerner thanked him for
his kindness.
The party reached the prison in due
time, and the captain and the colonel,
now fast friends, babe each other fare
well. A short time after this the con
fcdcrate was exchanged and rejoincd
his regiment at Petersburg.
Six months after the war had ended
the union captain was in Pittsburgh.
Taking II carriage he drove out to the
cottage on the hill, thinking to renew
his wartime friendship. He found the
family of his confederate friend in
mourning. The colonel had been killed
in the first charge on Petersburg. De
troit Free Press.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08
THE CROWD AT ST. LOUIS.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. HEly YORK. M

a Round of Attraction ms, Very Low R1il-
road Rates and summer Weather Fill
Ing tho City.
Trains on al roads to st. Louis have been
carrying crowds OF pleasure seekers for the
last month, but the great week OF the 1891
Carnival Is now at hand, and there will be
thousands moro focbing to tho already we'll
filled city during the next fow days. Tho Fair
extends from October 5 to 10, and is to be d
much grandcr gathering than ever before. The
new management has arranged for o series OF
novel attractions, including sensational horse.
lcaping contests. in which horses which have
won numerous prizes in the East will com.
r,te. The exhibits generally are much more
varied and valuable, and in every department
OF agriculture and manufacture there will be
new triumphs. The contests in the ampht
theater arc alone worth crossing two States to
see, especially as nearly all the roads are sell.
Ing round trip tickets for one fare.
The exposition closes October II. These who
have SEGA st. Louis annual cxpositions in thu
past can easily understand what the 1891 effort
Is like Nhcn they realize that the t-irmphs OF
former years have been easily exccllcd, aii
that visitors from all parts of tho world are do.
lighted with the solid splendor and princcly
maGninccace OF the displays. Tho art depart.
ment alono Is an exposition In itself, many Of
the pictures being OF international renown.
Tho mnin aisles are crowded at all hours Of the
day with visitors with 4 keen appreciation CT
the bea utiful, and the mechanical department
keeps hnrpy thousands CT people who like TO
see tho latest t.iumphs OF inventive genius.
Tho street Nominations this year are as far
above earlier efforts as those efforts were
above anything ever attempted elsewhere.
The last illumination for this year Is on Octo.
Der 9Th, and 1t will be, by all odds, tho most
magnificent CT the series. The Grant statue,
with its brilliant lights, the Goddess OF Libcr.
ty cnl!gh:cninS the world with her grand torch,
the $4,000 Gas lights in globes OF oil the colors
OF :hc rainbow, and the thousands Of electric
lights, combine to make the Metropolis OF
the West rs light by night as by day, and
tho scene on the downtown streets Is an ns.
founding ono. Full details rs TO the special
attractions, the movements of the Yelled
Prophct'nnd n complct programme and guide
will be mailed to anyone forwarding his namo
and address to c.. James, bureau Of informa.
tion, 22 Mcrmod.Jacca-d building, st. louis.
Gilmore, the most popular bandmaster In the
world, with his band CT sixty.ive talented mu.
slcians, each n soloist Of individual reputation,
gives four concerts daily, his contract for 1891
closing ct 10 p. IN. on October II.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08
PURELY PERSONAL.

FREDERICK II. SEWARD, son of the late
William IL. Seward, has finished the
biography Of his father. lie has been
engaged upon the work n long time.
THE wife of Lieut.. II. D. Borup Of the
United States legation in Paris is one Of
the very few ladies' who n claim to
have made the ascent of Mont Blanc.
JOSEPH C. CnINN, the oldest man in
Lexington, Ky, died recently, aged l07
years. His wife died II year ago, aged
10o. They were married about ten
years ago.
EDWARD KEARNEY, the New York
millionaire, is, next to Judge Hilton,
the largest property owner at Saratoga,
and he is known as '"rhc earl of Sara.
toga'' on account of his lavish hospi.
tally.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.


PLACE o few nails or old steel pens in
the writing ink, and then pens in daily
use will not corrodc.
To REMOVE berry stains from paper,
books, etc, hold q lighted birthstone
match close to them and the fumes re-
move the stains.
USE no soap in washing jelly bags;
wash in water hot as the hands can
bear; rinse in boiling water, and wiring
as dry as possible.
WHEN hot grease is spilled on the
floor, pour cold water on 1t Immediate
ly, to prevent it from striking into the
boards; then scrape it up.
SOMETIMES n spiders bite may be
both unpleasant and serious, An anti
dote found cficncious is bruised plan.
tain leaves spread with cream and often
renewed.
A eAHoLE of vinegar will dissolve
small bones quickly. Where q large
bone happens to lie aero IS the windpipe
or throat, n dextcrous rsc Of the finger
will dislodge it when ether means are
lacking, provided both the operator aut
patient keep calm.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08
sociErY,s LATEST.

INDWIDuAtIsTIc walking sticks, Us
well us custom-made neckwear, are
among the latest pendants OF the ad-
vanccd swell.
THE latest fnd in mems jewelry Is a
scarfpin Of silver, the design being in
miniature, In tho form of the bow OF q
sclf-ticd cravat.
ONE Of tho newest ideas In New York
Is to hire pictures for an entertain
mcnt. True, 1t is not given out that
the paintings are let out for one even.
ing only, but II is done, Is popular, and
Is very sensible.
IT is the fad now to pass n large bowl
Of rosc-watcr round the dinner table as
soon as the real business OF inner il
yer Into tlds the guests dip their
fingers, and thus one finger bowl does
the work Of many.
IN view of tho serious disappointment
to guests at the dinner tables of total
abstinence people on finding that there
is no wine, q total abstinence hostess in
London now writes her invitations with
mo wine" at the bottom.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08
AN INCIDENT OF THE WAR.
Tho Family Which Barely Missed Ee.nl
Reunited for IL Moment.

Tho Family Which Barely Missed Ee,ng
Reunited for u Moment.
Just after the battle of brandy sta
ton, Va, in June, 1853, about one hun
drcd and thirty confederate officers,
captured during the fight, were sent
under n strong guard to the union pris-
on at Johnson's Island, in Lake Erie,
opposite Sandusky, o. Among the par
ty, which comprised several generals
and officers of lower rank, was a colon
ell who had been n member OF Gen.
Gsrnet's stfff,
During the journey from Washington
to the prison the utmost good feeling
prevailed. Stories were exchanged by
the prisoners and their Yankee captors,
singing was INDUCED in, and every.
thing possible for the comfort of their
prisoners was done by 'Lincoln's Blue
Coats"
Just after the train left Pittsburgh II
was compelled to stop on recount of q
slight accident to the locomotive. A
few minutes before it again started up
the captain in charge Of the escort, in
passing through the cars, was stopped
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08
Good News from England.

THE MEDICAL REFORM SOCIETY OF LONDON
will send genuine information free of charge
t all who arc bona fde sufferers fromChron-
ic Kidney and Liver Diseases, Diabetes or
Bright's Disease, or any discharges or de-
rangements o. tho human body, Dropsy,
Nervous Weakness, Exhausted Vitality,
Gravel, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Dyspepsia,
Loss OF Memory, want Of Brain Power. The
simplest remedy on earth, as found in the
Valley Of the Nile, Egypt.
Send a ~self-addressed envelope Mt once en-
closing ten cents in stamps to delray OK
penses, to Secretary, James Holland, 8,
Bloomsbury Mansions, Bloomsbury Square,
London, England. Mentor this paper.
A GoN Cause.-The dollar your wife fished
out of your trousers pocket while you were
asleep.-Brooklyn Eaglo.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

-. IL goes O0cb
all tho money you've spent for
tiff there's neither benefit nor
cure. That's what ought to DO said
of every medicine. 1t could be
il the medicine were good enough.
But it is said of only one medicine
of its kind--Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. It's the guar
antced blood-puriier. Not only in
March, April and May, when the
sarsaparillas claim to do good, but
in every season and in every case
it cures all diseases arising from a
torpid liver or from impure blood.
For all Scrofulous, Skin and Scalp
Diseases, Dyspepsia, Indigestion
and Biliousness, it is a positive
remedy.
Nothing else is as cheap, no mat
ter how many hundred doses arc
offered for n dollar.
With this, you pay only for the
good you get.
And nothing else is "just as
good"
1t may be shelter "-f for the
dealer but you are the one that's
to be helped.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08
The Only Ono Ever P~rinted-Can You Find
the word7

There is a 8 inch display Advertisement
In this paper, thio week, which has no two
true of each new one appearing each week,
from The DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places a Crescent on everything
they make and publish. Look for 1t, send
them the name of the word and they will
return YOU book, beautiful Autographs OF
samples FREQ
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

There is strength deep-bedded in
our hearts, OF which we seek but little
till the shafts Of Heaven have pierced
its fragile dwelling. Must not earth be
rent before her gems IRE found?-Mrs.
Hemans. a.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08
An Icy Invasion

OF the bnck and shoulders announces the
approach OF chills and fever. You go tc
a furnace, or fancy 80. Fierce Is the heat
that consumes you. Then comes profuse
sweating. This over you resemble q limp
damp rag. After the first paroxysm, pre-
vent another with Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, which knocks out malaria, biliousncss
constipation ana kidney complaints.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and actp
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanscs the sys
tenn efT%ectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fcvers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is tho
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to tho taste and ac-
ceptablo to tho stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 600
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. MY YoRk. M
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

A MEDICINE that will strengthen every
part of the body that will regulate and aid
the various functions Is essential to the
| young and middle age, who suffer from
local md general weaknesses. III weak In
any part OF tho body, use DR.. John Bulls
Sarsaparilla 1t is n great auxiliary to Ma
ture, and thereby robust manhood and wom-
unhood may be attained.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

BowLrs-"What's tho difference between
this ten-dollur silver watch and this five
dollar silver watch n-Jcweler absent
miudedly)-"Fivo dollars"
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

AN Editors Decentralization
you enjoy sitting on q spring chairi' Editor
Eyes; almost as much as sitting on q
spring poet."-Home Budget.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

FILKIYs -"Wcll, count, did you succeed
in trading your title for Miss Millun's
haudp Count Keingelt-"No, her father
offered me too much boot"-Dinghamton
Republican,
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

Do NOT suffer from sick headache q moment
longer. 1t is not necessary. Carriers Little
Liver Pills will cure you. Dose, one little
pill. Small price. Small dose. Small pill.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

Cloves on tho breath is plea of guilty.
Dallas News,
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

How MY TnRoAT HuRTsl Why don't YOU
nse Hale's Honey OF Horchound and Tari
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

SOMEBODY asks why ships nre invariably
spoken of in tho female gender. But is this
the casei What about mail steamcrsi-
Funny Folks.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

HoRsEs prefer to DO stabbed on the in
stall. mcnt plan.-Smith, Gray Il Co.'s
Monthly.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

You can'thclp liking them, they are so very
dose. Carter's Little Liver Pills. Try them.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-10-08

FAMILY Jars arc always aky.-Gnlvestol
News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-14
The Big Parade.

Promptly on time Tuesday morning the
big parade started from Grand Circus
Park. The route taken by the veterans
was thronged on both sides of the street,
immense grand stands being erected every
few feet along the way. IL is estimated
that there were fully 80, 900 men in line,
aud il was without a doubt the greatest
parade in the history of the organization.
One hundred and twenty-five bands were
in line and additional music was made by
the veterans singing the national airs as
they marched along A continual cheer
ing was kept up by the thousands OF spec
tators which became the more vociferous
whenever some well-known man, such ms
Gen. Algcr or ex-President Hayes, both
of whom marched in the line with their re.
spective posts, appeared. The torn and tat
tered flags carried by some of the posts also
created immense enthusiasm among both
veterans and spectators The line was
nearly five hours in passing and the line OF
march took two hours and twenty-five
minutes TO cover so that il was well on TO
six o'clock when the parade was ended.
Following the commander-in-chef and
his staff came the department of Illinois
and one of the first posts in its ranks was
George II. Thomas post. of Chicago, the
members of which carried red, white and
blue umbrellas, which formed, as they
marched along literal living flag.
Phil Sheridan post of Chicago fol-
lowing, carried aloft on a pole a large
goose attached TO which was a placard
reading Everything is lovely and the
goose hangs high" Wisconsin followed with
four posts and several bands in line fol-
loved by the Department of Pennsylva-
mia, and then came the Department Of Ohio.
which was, next to Michigan, the largest
department in the line. 1t took the Ohio
men just one hour and twenty minutes TO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-14
IDun's Trade Review.

X. G. Dun s. CO.. Weekly Review OF
Trade for week ending Aug. s, says:
Depression in some great industries contin-
ues and Is real but may be traced To caus-
es obviously not permanent. Thus the iron
manufacture is much set back by the inabil-
ity OF railroads TO make purchases. because
they fail TO negotiate securities. Cotton
manufacture, retarded by the extraodin-
airy fail in the price OF cotton and conse-
quent losses on goods made from material
purchased early in the past year stll finds
a fairly large demand. and at some reduce
tion in prices most goods are moving freely.
The wool manufacturer is distinctly improv.
ing In mems wear goods there Is more
encouragement and many western buyers
now here have from home advices that
goods are selling more freely. Spring orders
are still short of the usual amount, and
last year clothiers bought too much OF
cheap low grade goods In dress goods a
fair commission business is seen, domest ic
products largely taking the place OF
foreign. Prices OF commodities are going
down, and for the first time this year the
general level is lower than a year ago,
having declined ~ per cent the past week.
Wheat has fallen three quarters Of = cent
in spite of experts greatly exceeding last
years. and the enormous western receipts
make constantly repeated assertions that
the alliance can hold back wheat appear
ridiculous. Western estimates. not usually
extreme. now allow from SIS o % 90 0 bushels
upward for the crop, while even more mod
crate eastern estimates make 200, coo 900
bushels for export Corn Is Ia c lower;
pork products fraction lower; coffee an
eighth and oil one cent lower. The busl-
ness failures occurring throughout the coun =
try du ring the last seven days number 23s
as compared with a total OF 247 last week.
For the corresponding week OF last year the
figures were POS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-14
Sons OF Veterans.

AT the Michigan encampment. Sons of
Veterans, held in Detroit, the following
officers were elected: Colonel. +. G.
Stillson, of Battle Creek ;lieutenant-colon
A T.. Bunting, of Frankfort; major. Fred
j. McAIurtri., of Three Rivers; division
council, George f. Cogshall, of Grand
Rapids; Charles II. Fisk, of Detroit, Frank
l.. Fowler. of Manistee; delegates at large
TO national commandery. Norm G.. Cooper
OF Sturgis; alternate, H. w. Moshier, of
Saginaw; first delegate, Frank NJ. Gier, of
H;llsdale; alternate, G.. II. Townsend, of
Alpena; second delegate, George +. Cog
shall OF Grand Rapids; alternate, George
S. Steere, of Stanton; third delegate. w.
N. Winchester, of Detroit; alternate, Capt.
T.. Il. Lyon. of Hllsdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-14
MEN AND THINGS.

The Canadian house of commons sus-
tanned the dominion governments trade
policy by vote last week.
The Cincinnati Ice Machine company
made an assignment Friday. Liabilities,
$500, 600; assets, 5000, 900.
boy named Harley Gaines, years OF
age, was run over by an ice cart at Adrian
Friday after noon and killed.
The price Of all refined sugar except cut
loaf and crushed has been advanced by the
sugar trust one-sixteenth of a cent.
The report that Claus Spreckels had be-
gun cutting rates against the sugar trust
was contradicted at New York last week.
Secretary Foster is at his house in Fos-
toria, o. Assistant Secretary Nettleton,
will act as secretary of the treasury dur
ing his Absence.
Minister Phelps is looking over the pri-
vate art collections in Berlin in order TO
find something relating to Columbus far
the worlds fair.
A heavy thunder and lightning storm
passed over Manitoba Thursday night.
Mrs. Davis was killed at Moose Jaw and o
woman named Martin at Morden.
OudrleS IL. ShlltlnBS, newspaper man
of West Superior, Wis. and Miss Skill
ings. of the Boston Herald STAFF, have fall
len heir to an estate of SIS, 000 900.
A passenger train collided at Homer, Ill.
Friday, with fast freight. Several OF
the tranmen were badly injured, and q
tramp who was stealing a ride on the mail
car was killed.
The Louisiana field artillery, one Of the
crack batteries of the south, left New Or
leans Thursday evening, Capt. w. H..
Reanham in command, on trip TO Column
bus, Cleveland, Chicago and Cincinnati.
The visitors were given picnic at Belle
Isle Wednesday afternoon. Refreshments
were served free Of charge and speeches
were made by several eminent gentlemen.
Ex-senator Thos. w. Palmer occupied
the chair
The ID. w. Haydeck company, extensive
St Louis carriage manufacturers, have
! made an assignment for the benefit oi
their creditors. Assets fl25, 600, nabii
ties about the same.