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The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
THE CAMP FIRE.
SOME BATTLES OF THE LATE BEBEL-
 LION REVIVED AND FOUGHT OVER.
Narrow Escape of Two Iowa Soldiers Reserve Corps at tChickamauga-Other
 Remi mi sccnccs.

Stories of our great civil war pos sess as much charm for this genera tion of young people as those of the Revolution did for our Grandsires, and all interesting incidents and reminis- ceuces gathered from the lips of our rapidly aging veterans should be pre- served and read, that patriotism may be instilled into the youthful mind of those readers who may themselves take soldiers part in the defense of our great country. The grim old
 warriors who fought with Grant and Sherman arc now scattered over our broad land. engaged in peaceful pur- suits, and while gathered around the cheerful tireside delight to read the stories of the adventures of their comrades. The following was gath cred from the lips of Henry r. Gertz. of shelby, Iowa, who at the age of 21 enlisted in Co. A. goth Iowa, and served through the war. He is now substantial farmer.
 At the battle Of Prairie Grove, Ark. Dec. {, 1862. he made one of the most daring escapes from capture by the rebels on record. His regiment made three gallant charges over open ground and up gentle slope te dense heavy force, in the face Of severe fire of artillery and musketry, and
 were three times repulsed with great loss. On the last charge the line of battle was three miles long, and the field was covered with dead and wounded.
 The 20th Iowa was ordered to lie
 down behind a stake-and- rider rail fence, and here they remained about half an hour, keeping up rapid fire upon the enemy. Gertz and two com rades, Abraham Richards and Dick Richards, of his company were in a corner of the fence, somewhat sepa- rated from their regiment firing at the rebelsS They were so absorbed in their work and the noise of the artil- lery was so great that they did not hear the command for the regiment to retreat which was soon at a con- l siderable distance. The enemy sud- denly appeared on the charge in double files and only a few paces distant. Richards thinking retreat i'm possible, remained at the fence, but young Gertz and Richards started on the run of about half mile. which then separated them from the Union lines. When about 90 paces from the fence q ball struck Gertz and passed throuL h his left thigh. and he exclaimed "I am shot" Richards stopped and allowed Gertz to place his arm around his shoulder, and they ran as one man
 under a heavy fire, the balls falling around them as thick as hail. Gertz s bayonet scabbard was shot away, and
 balls passed through his hat and the
 sleeve of his blouse. Pickard' $ haver- sack, eanteen and clothing were riddled with balls.
 They ran toward the lines of the
 10th III. Cav, who opened ranks to
 receive them, on the order of the officer commanding. who asked to what regiment they belonged, and, upon being answered, exclaimed
 You are brave meu!"--A Veteran. iu Nat. Tribune.
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Ne.erve Corps at Chick kamarga.

On September 20, 1863, the memor- able battle of Chickamauga was fought. The 2d Brig, 2d Div. re- serve corps, laid on their arms at Rossville gap, during the night be- fore. On the morning of the goth we marched out to the front, and were formed in line facing east. Every thing seemed quiet; not leaf was stirring. Suddenly came the roar of cannonading away to our right. The uoise of battle grew louder and louder An orderly came riding at full speed 10 our headquarters. Soon Gen. Granger rode up and gave the order. "Right lace! Double-quick! March!' and the boys began to cheer, and started, eager for the fray.
 It was about six miles to the battle leld. The nearer we came the louder yrsw tho battlo's din. Soon VIC met lnbulances. hurrying to the rear.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
FLY-EATlNC PL
Some Strange Thiags That Are Seen in the Gov.
 ernment Gardens.

Did you ever see plants that live on flies and mosquitoes? Hearing of them. took stroll through the Bo- tanical Gardens at Washington and inquired of the superintendent about ths ts nth of the story.
 "Oh, yes. we have some such things" he said, "and here is one now" He pointed to pot containing what seemed to be moss. But in this green mass could be seen tiny shells, like baby clamshells, only they were thin and green and only half open. Along the edges were green hairs like eyelashes.
 You see a fly goes in here," he ex- plained, as he opened the two halves, and when he gets in the leaves close. Then the fly can't get out. Then he dies and his substance is absorbed by the bad little flower. It grows only in South Carolina.
 Here is what I call the beer sa- loon," he continued. "You see this Is shaped like a pitcher, hangs from long stem and has curved lid. h. side is fluid. that intoxicates all in- sects that drink it. They are then ab- sorbed by the plant. This other one, like round. hollow tulip stem. is of the same nature
 Then. here is big green pitcher plant. Well, frogs climb in this to- drink from the fluid at the bottom. But they can't get out, for when they try to a couple of sharp horns in the lid overhead stab them in the back"
 Could any one dream that an inno- cent fragrant flower could be so heart lessP 1t butchers it's victim after lur- ing it into an intoxicating den, and then feeds on the mangled remains.
 This on the board is what we call stagmoss. You see it grows on the side of tho house from clump of brown leaves like deer's head. From 1t branch out four large green prongs of leaves exactly like horns. Of all curious plants this is about the oldest. These green leaves are spotted with white and you can always trace face on the outlines, and 1 call it the cari plant"
 There are hundreds of other beauti- ful and interesting plants in the gar dens, so fl any of the Eight O'Clock CTS come to Washington during the winter they must be sure to visit the Botanical Gardens,
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A Perscverin. Prisoner.

Perseverance, will accomplish any. thiag.n l had these words for writ. ing lesson once, and l shall never for. get them. It Is great thing sto have perseverance. There was once man walls POO feet thick. made of the hard. est kind of stone. He had no tools ex. cept pair of scissors his brother had sent him in a loaf of bread. but he re. memhered that drop of water will wear away q stone if 1t falls on the stone long enough. and that coral worm, which Is so small that you can hardly sec it, will eat up and destroy T coral reef if you will only give il time enough So he said that he would per. severe and dig hole through the wall of the dungeon with the scissors and escape if il took him q hundred years.
 He had been digging about year when the Governor pardoned him, and the jailer brought him the joyful news. But they couldn't get him 10 leave the dungeon. He told the jailer that he had undertaken to dig his way through the wall and escape in that way. and that he was going to stick to il no mat ter how long it might take. The jaier urged him 10 give it up and walk out of the door. and even offered him $l0 to give up his dungeon to new lodger, bu, nothing could induce him to change his mind. So he staid in the dungeon and dug away al the wall for forty seven years. aud every six months he had to pay big bill for damages to the jail. and he finally died when he was half through the wall. This shows what splendid thing perseverance is and that we all ought to perseyere. lF. 4. Alden.
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loaded with wounded and dying sol. diers, some of whom would tell us to

loaded with wounded and dying sol. diers. some of whom would tell us ts "give the rebels - who have wounded us." We pressed rapidly on and soon reached the scene of carnage. Just as we were endeavorirY to form in line Longstreet made desperate charge and drove the troops back through our lines. We raised the yell, made q charge and met the rebels on top of the ridge from which our side had been driven. Then ensued as hard fighting as was ever done in any battle of the war.
 We drove the enemy from the hill, and then laid down to rest. In few minutes, however. the rebels rallied and came at Us again. Our lines seemed to be nearly in the shape of a horseshoe, and we appeared to be nearly surrounded by the enemy. The ridge we occupied we concluded not to give up without desperate strug. gle, and as the rebels advanced their double columns upon us, we poured yolley after volley into their ranks. But they continued to advance until they were right upon us. We then raised up and ran back about 50 rods and dropped down to receive the advancing foe. We poured fresh vol leys into their ranks, but they still advanced We fought until night, stubbornly contesting every inch of ground. Our regiment supported a battery of Napoleon guns. which did fearful execution. throwing grape and canister in the rebel ranks at short range, the enemy not more than 50 rods from our front during the en. tire afternoon. Late in the evening we fell back. the last time to a ridge where we awaited another charge by the Confederates, but they failed to come, and our entire brigade then marched back to Rossville in good order. though cur loss had been heavy W. Ewing. 18th H. inoisf in Toledo Blade.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
WAVERLAND.
q Tale of Our Coming Landiords.
sY SARAH MABIE BRIGHAM
Copyrighted, 1886.

CHATTER xxvH.-THR UNTowARD EVENT.
 After weTxs of close confinement tho Colonel was with us again. I believe he was sorry whom the surgeon declared him convalcscent. He had enjoyed the society of his new found friend in those days of close companionship. more than he had realized until they were past Or as Shaks- peare says:
 'For it so falls out, that what we have VIC prize not to the worth, while we enjoy it."
 One day after he had so far recovered that he could ride about, there was grand jubilee The nationalists, under the lead- ership of Parnell had won Q great victory throughout Ireland. The time had come now for rejoicing. The committee on pro- gramme had decided that as our county had given such U handsome majority for Lord Waverland, that we would have a grand jubilee with Mir Parnell as speaker. Our county had been the stronghold of clannish insubordination. The great leader himself had at first been hissed and insult ed. Now it would tend to cement the union of hearts and voices by having day of general rejoicing
 At an early hour delegations began pour ing in from all directions, to the great open space in the park that had been pre- pared with seats and stand for the speak CTS near the beautiful lake Killarney. From every town and village for miles around the people came on horseback, in carriages and on foot.
 It seemed as though nearly the whole of the province of Connaught had turned out Men, women and children, had gathered to hear and see the greatest hero of his age, Charles Stuart Parnell. The man who had taught them to hold the harv. vest" in times of famine; and to "stand together for their rights when casting their ballots. He represented to them liberty and plenty. It was concourse of thinking, throbbing humanity, with bad ges and banners. uniting to celebrate the most wonderful victory of the nineteenth century. A victory of the ignorant popu. lace over their preiulices, The one man had made them lose sight of their personal wrongs for the good of Ireland Emhlems of every device and of every trade and oc- cupation were to be seen in the vast pro cession, while through and over all iloated the golden harp of Ireland united with the stars and stripes of America.
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A Curious Calculation.

Justice. London paper. has been giving the results of some curious cal culations. which. if correct, will make fellow little cautious about guessing on the size of a crowd and offering to bet his last dollar that he is right. Ac. cording to the calculator on the staff ol Justice, all the people in the world about l. 40O. 900. .000-could stand in s field ten miles square. and by the aid of telephones could be addressed by | single speaker.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
The Longest Straight Railroad Track.

The New Argentine Pacific railroad from Buenos Ayres to the foot of the Andes has on it what is probably the longest tangent in the world. This is $40 kilometres (2l1 miles) without a curve. In this distance there is not a single bridge and no opening larger than an ordinary culvert no cut great CT than one metre in depth. and no 6ll of a height exceeding one metre. Thsre is almost n entire absence q
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Better Not sieh.

A chemical analysis of tho food cooked by our grand-mothers. which men sigh for once in awhile, would show it 35 per cent moro dangerous to the stomach than food prepared in the modern kitchen. As matter of fact, American women knew nothing of cookery up to twenty five years ago.
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A Pretty story of Lincoln.

Gen 0. O. Howard communicates a new anecdote of Abraham Lincoln. When the Merrimac retired from the contest with Lieut.. Worden's homely little craft in Hampton Roads, the last shell fired by the Confederate vessel exploded exactly in the cye-hole of tho pilot-house whero Lieut., Woraon was at that moment looking out. His eyes were severely injured. his face filled with powder and there was also slight concussion of the brain. The moment this brave officer recovered his consciousness his first question was: Have we saved the Minnesotag" When told she was safe, he answered: Il am satisfied. " He was taken at once to Washington, and an incident connected with him there Illustrates the character of Abraham Lincoln. A Cabinet meeting was in progress when it was told the President that the wounded commander of the Monitor was in the city. He instantly arose and took his hat, saying: Excuse me. gentlemen. l must see this fel- low" and went immediately to his room. Worden was on the sofa, his eyes bandaged. his face swollen and bloody. The President was an- nonnced and took his hand in silence
 ''Mr President, said the wounded man. you do me great honor by this visit"
 Sir" replied Mir. Lincoln. while the tears ran down his cheeks, Il am the one whois honored in this inter. view. ."-Lewiston Journal
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Tit for Tat

II am ashamed of you. my deaT.s said Chipace severely. "The idea ol a strong. healthy woman like you being afraid of mouset"
 Fl should have better nerves love. said Mrs. Chipace. ..if l had accus~ toned myself to bucking tigers q yon have done.n
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20
Hot | cslerea Hease.

Ebenezsr Snouhall-l tsll yer. sahs de cnllud race an discrimtnatoA againsA sben In 0ashnul sfIaissl
 Onnso-Oh, no!
 ..Yes. sahl Am not de plaeo m ds presidsnt livsa even. oalto1 l1o vhits Aeussf" - lgunsay'a WseslC
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20

wood on the plain across which tho western end of the road is located. This has led to the extensive use of metallic ties, which will be employed on nearly the entire road.
The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20

Gen. Sickles' first official act as Sher. i6 of New York was to lock up hia predeceGsor in ooice.
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Christmas Party.

A pleasant Christmas party met at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. G. l..
Phillips last night. The party was in
honor of the presence of Miss Emma
Shepard, the niece of Mr.. Phillips, as
we'll as the celebration of the Christmas
festival About twenty-four persons,
young and old, sat down 10 dinner after
which very enjoyable time was spent
in games, music and dancing. The i'm
portant feature of the evening was a
Christmas tree, which groaned beneath
the weight of handsome and costly pres
ents. The party wound up a little be-
fore midnight with a new game, .'The
Peanut Hunt" in which there were
two paizes. The first prize was hand
some glove case and was won by Miss
Shepard and the BOBBY, an elaborately
formed string doll. was won by Mis-:
Phirman.
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Notice to the Public.

Having on hand for the holidays one
of the finest assortments of confectionery,
Christmas tree ornaments, tropical
fruits, nuts, ETC., ever brought to The
Dalles, wish to respectfully call the
attention of those wishing any thing In
these lines. 1 am now prepared to fur
nish them, in any quantity they may
all goods in my line, warranted fresh
and first-class in every respect. Special
prices to parties wanting goods in guam
titles for churches, Christmas trees, etc.
AS have given my Undivided attention
to these special lines, I am sure can
crafty the wishes of the most fastidious.
1 have complete assortment in every
thing touching these lines. Remember
the place. The Columbia Candy factory
! at l04 Second street, The Dalles, Or.
12-17-tf. W. ;. GRAM,
Proprietor.
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al PrerentiHe ror Group.

We want every mother fo know that
Group can be prevented. True Group
never appears without warning. The
first symptom is hoarseness; then the
child appears to have taken cold or a
cold NAV have accompanied the hoarse-
ness from the start. After that a pecul-
lar rough cough is developed, which is
followed by tho Group. The time to act
is when the child first becomes hoarse ;
a few doses of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will prevent the attack. Even
after a rough cough has appeared the
disease may be prevented by ueing this
remedy as directed. 1t has never been
known to fail. % cent, so cent and 81
bottles for sale by Snipes & Kinersly
druggists. d&w
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over three hundred persons were in the
store at the time of the drawing.

over three hundred persons were in the
store at the time of the drawing.
An alarm Of fire was sounded this
forenoon which proved to be burning
fiue in a house belonging to Hugh
Glenn, corner of Liberty and Sixth
streets, The fire was promptly extin-
gnished by neighbors before much dam
age was done.
There will be Methodist services to-
morrow as follows: Glass meeting at 10
a. M, preaching to the children at IL,
on the subject of ssThe Star in the East, -
and Sunday school at IL 20. These SER
vices are held in the brick school house.
Epworth League at 8: 80 p. m. in Y. M.
C. A. Hall. Union services at the court
house at Z p. m.
A good joke is told at the. expense oi
Henry Willard, who is prominent free
trader. While the Mckinley bill was
pending in congress, negotiations were
opened with German brewing syndi'
cate for the purchase of $4,000 acres oi
Northern Pacific land and the terms
were agreed to conditioned on the pas
sage of the bill. The Northern Pacific
is now advertising its lands and advoca
ting the production of barley, urging al
an inducement the advantages to be de
rived in the production of this cerea
under the new law.
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Our readess will notice the advertise
ments in these columns for Chamberlain
& Co., Des Moines, Iowa. From per-
sonal experience we can say that Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy has broken up
bad colds for our children. and we are
acquainted with many mothers in Cen
teryille who would not be without it in
the house for good many times its cost
and are recommending it every day
Centerville, S. d., Chronicle and IndeT.
25 cent, 30 cent and 81 bottles, for sale
by Snipes & Kinersly, druggists. d&w
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The A. O. u. w. Christmas Tree.

The A. o. u. w. CnrAsbmas Areo'
The Christmas tree of Temple Lodge
No. 8 A. o. U. W., was held Christmas
eve in the K. of P, hall and was COM
plete success. The hall was well filled.
The tree was loaded down and two large
tables piled up with Christmas presents.
A special feature was a drawing of pres
ents given by the lodge. The first prize
was large album and was won by Mrs.
King. The second, silver butter dish
was won by Mrs. James Harper. The
third was silver pickle dish AMI was
won by Mrs. w. N. Wiley. The fourth
a set of china cups and saucers was won
by Mrs R. F. Gibbons. A prize draw
ing was offered to girls under twelve
years, of a handsome doll. 1t was won
by Miss Cassie Wiley. A like drawing
for boys under twelve, resulted in Master
Reese obtaining large, boys express
wagon. Rev. w. G. Curtis opened the
proceedings in a neat and appropriate
speech and the company separated about
nine O'Clock after having spent most
enjoyable time. The Christmas tree
was pronounced one of the finest ever
seen in this city and it seemed as if every
one left the hall with arms loaded with
paesents.
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A Marrow Escape.

UNION, Or, Dec. 24.-An old lady
named Taylor came near being burned
to death last night at the home of her
son-in-law, Vince Reeves, who resides
in North Union. She was alone in the
room, and, in putting some wood in the
stove, her dress caught fire and was
blazing up around her when, fortunately,
Mr.. Beeves arrived on the scene and
with the aid of blankets smothered the
flames. The old lady's face and hands
were badly but not fatally burned.
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a Chess MATCH Arranged.

HAVANA, Dec. 24.-The details of the
great chess match for $4,000 side be-
tween William Steinitz and NJ. Tschigorn
has been arranged, and the game will
begin ON New Years Day. Great inter
est is felt in the contest, and the
Hayanese, who are given to betting, are
preparing to wager largely on it.
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The old and the New.

ssOf course it hurts but you must grin
and bear it, is the old time consolation
given to persons troubled with rheuma-
tism. eff you will take the trouble to
dampen piece of flannel with Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and bine it on over
the seat os pain your rheumatism will
disappear, is the modern and much
more satisfactory advice. so cent bot
ties for sale by Snipes & Kinersly, drug
oists d&w
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The Boston at valparaiso.

VALPARAISO, Chill, Dec. 24.-The
United States steamer Boston arrived
here today. 1t is stated that the SUI
preme court will soon hand down a de-
cision in the Baltimore case, and that
the government then will settle with the
United States.
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Installation of omcers.

The installation of the officers elect OF
Wasco Lodge No. 10, A. F. q A. M, Will
take place at the Masonic hall in this
city on Monday evening, December 2S,
at 8 O'Clock. All masons and their fam
lilies are cordially invited to be present.
12-2e-2t, O. D. s9c4atsrv Roasa,
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oHnoN1oLN snoRT, sToFs.
cor coughs and colds use 2379.

For coughs and colds use 1873.
1919 is the cough syrup for children.
Stacy Shown having left my employ L
will not be responsible for any debts he
may contract nor any business ne may
transact. Ne. GARRETsoN.
11-16-tf.
Ad. Keller, the baker, offers for sale a
complete line of ornaments for Christ
mas trees. Christmas and New Year, s
cakes and pure French and homemade
candies. Cakes for weddings and par
ties made to order on short notice. Give
him a call 12-2l-4t.
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Card of Thanks.

E. Jacobsen & Co. desire to thank
their friends and customers for the sub
stantial patronage they have received,
and wish to announce to al. that they
will endeavor to carry only first-ciass
goods. large stock and at reasonable
prices lz-zo-lt-
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SATURDAY, DEC. 26, 1891.

The Chronicle is the Only Paper In
The Dalles that Receives the Associated
Press Dispatches.
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FOX SALE.

In lots to suit. the entire household
furniture of Matt Blazen. Parties buy
ing the furniture can have privilege OF
renting the house at the same rate as
before the fire. Apply at the residence
on Ninth and Liberty. tt