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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23
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The world-famous raconteur, Thomas
P. Ochiltree, - never ct . loss to adoEn
IN otherwise commonplace converse
ton With . story of thrilling adventure,
narrow escape, or humorous incident.
Recently number Of men were telling
of narrow escapes. when the colonel
told of close place he got into Is fol-
lows:
"Gentlenan, I was with Gen. Dick Tay-
lor when he operated against Gen. Banks
in the Trans-Mississippi Department
1t was shortly after the battle of Pleas
ant Hill and Banks was retreating to
Grand Ecore. One day we got near
Gen. Banks army and Gen. Tayler
asked me to head q squadron of cavalry
and charge. Was mounted on q coal
black horse, and when I rode out to take
command of the squadron I never
thought to come back from the charge
alive. We had to charge across an
open field, distance of mile and .
half. drew my sword, put spurs to
my horses sides, and dashed forward,
ordering the cavalry to follow. Some
10000 of Banks infantry were drawn
up in line just on the edge of the field,
awaiting an attack. Of course when
started I did not know that 10000 men
were waiting to give warm welcome to
handful of cavalry. When within 800
yards of the Federals I raised in my
stirrups and yelled to the squadron to
follow me, I expected to hear each cav
alryman yell, but to my dismay all
was silent. turned my head to look
when, horror upon horror! the squadron
was over mile from me in swift re-
treat! I had been riding across the
field alone thinking they were right be.
hind me. They had evidently seen the
thousands waiting to pour storm of
shot into us and had retreated, but I
did not see them, as am nesr.sighted.
OF course I saw them when I yelled.
4 CLEAN of bayonets extended for miles
right in front of me. My horse trem-
bled. held my breath, expecting to
be moved down in y second. Turning
my horse, I rode leisurely back, and
not shot was fired at me. Ny horse
died with nervous prostration half an
hour after I got back. Why didn't the
Federal army fire upon me? I learned
afterward they were ordered to fire. but
no soldier was pusillanimous enough to
shoot one man who had the courage to
charge 10000. Gentlemen, Ibelieve in
human nature and the nobility of the
volunteer soldier since that event."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23
Power Of : Taper.

It il said that burning taper uncov-
cred for single instant, during which
It does not lose power amounting to
one thousandth of grain. would eli
With light sphere four miles in Diane.
tse % . to Be visible from every pari
9 ths compass.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Why are you sick? Because you have neg
lected natures laws. She continually tries
to correct the trouble but cannot do it with
out assistance. Prickly Ash Bitters is the
assistant needed, and with the help of this
medicine your health will be fully restor Cd.
Give it trial and watch the results.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

O. sAs ees>a. casss llt1as about stern. h
q YoaiSavsly inlf16eoat who1Aoe 8 =
. wineglassful OF two e HestssesFs Ste0AGx
oito4fa he foQle ropoWoa hooeost In hiD Doxs
eo1a1 sa1ety. xhis 1lo cofroOtavo neatRa11qo
In brackis& waser.oftoa ao0yulsorily dxank
o. ship6oard 9 tie grievous detEimsnt q
hoaltk-tho pox11eious impurities vhioh
Give rise - dieordeEs Of the stomach. liver
and 00Wel& To the mariner. the touffsA the
Western pioneer and minar. the DitteFs y
invaluable a means Of protection against
malaria whom IT. seeds are latent In air and
water. To the effects of overwork. mental
or manual, IL Is most reliable antidote.
and to the debilitated and nervous.it affords
great and speedily felt relief and viGor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Don't you ,rant to saue money, clothes,
time, labor, fuel, and health? AL these can
be saved if you will try Dobbins' Electric
Soap. We say ''try," knowing if you try it
once, you will always use it. Have your gro
cor ORDER
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

The Lowell Courier says that the Massa-
chusetts election of bishop sis fine illustra-
ton Ct the natural law that brooks ultimate
ly find their way to the see."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

utakss lon9 time for young man 30 Be.
como . good c6rpen ter; but be can learn
enough about The trade in six weeksto join .
strike.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

sThere'sa man that does absolutely moth
inR." ssHe looks a. If he were capable OF do
ina twice a much of il If be tried"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

ssBut is he brave-has he personal cour-
age?" "Well, should say so. He wouldn't
be afraid to umpire game of ball between
amateur nines."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Papa: Well, Jack, what book have you
found most valuable this year? Jack (thought-
fully: To tell you the truth, futher, lost on
every book I made.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

OLD age is the night of life, Is night
is the old age of day. Still, night i
full of magniicence; and for many II II
moro brilliant than the day.-Nma
0petchjna
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Ancient Beau: Emma, I think you are
charming. Could I persuade you to accept
n y hand and heart? "Have you said this to
b9t dont see how y SuS knsW ea'' as0
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Dangers of Silence.-"How did you get
along with Miss Green?" ''Why, said nothing
and she talked; at the end of the conversation
she announced that we were-engaged."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Peoule borrow trouble because it Is easy to
Ret. and need not be paid back.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

81 think" said the disconsolate farce
comedian, ''that will go and get vaccinated."
''What for?" s'To see if can't find some
thing that will take"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Grocers are better men than milkmen {.
The latter always take water, but the former
have lots of sand.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

'fNature rarely wastes, but sometimes she
does" SAID Mehitable at the circus. ''Look at
the elephant, for instance. Two tails practi-
cally. and yet with hide absolutely imper-
vious tohies."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

. Garfield Tea acts on the blood, renovatine
the entire system; Cures Consumption; brings
the hue of health back to faded cheeks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Ills in following the straight and narrow
path" that man is insured against going on
q bender.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

If We all had the gift to see ourselves -
others see us very few of US would be per-
suaded to act as grand marshal In q holiday
parade.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

AParisian wit once defined experience Is
. comb that one became possessed OF ana
having lost ones hair.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

s.Be good, young man." said the cynical
saee, land you may not be very happy. but
you will be different from most Of the people
that you know"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Remember that you are not game just be-
cause some big man makes you quail.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

II looks bad to see healthy man living in
Canada while his family is in the United
States, keeping still about it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

The world is full of people who enjoy
seeing tin pan tied to the tail OF some other
mans dog.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

It is the person who INDUCES in sharp and
pointed remarks that has the reputation of
being blunt speaker.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Love cannot lie, of course, but human ex.
perience shows that it can sometimes gel
transferred to another object.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Mrs. Uptodate: The committee has de-
cided to stop SEEDING clothing to the heather
during the summer. We are going to work in
anew field. Mrs. Lovetogve; Indeed7 Mrs.
Uptodate: Yes; we ara going to send tho
clothing to the seaside resorts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

One of the pleasant things about eandor ID
the ease with which it may be made to 6t our
neiRhbofs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Arthur: I'm sure Mr.. Storer spoke very
fatterinaly of me. Kate: OF course; what
ever anybody says of you, Arthur, cannot be
otherwise than hattering. @
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Chill
dren teething, softens the gums. reduces inflam-
nation. allays pain cures wind collie. sc bottle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23
APRISONER OF WAR
(FoUNDED UPON FACT.)

Sunday morning in
the autumn of go. A
bright sun, a cloud
less sky, and q
breeze make the
most sluggish blood
Jingle with new life.
Perfect, solilo-
quized Mr.. Allen
Berkeley, as he left
the Union entrencb-
mania hahipd him
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

The art collections in some of the saloons
are decidedly suggestive of bar-bare-ic splen-
dor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

The wrinkles on cows horns indicate her
age. The wrinkles on mans elbow probably
indicate the number of his horns.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

When gam bier goes hunting he usually
succeeds in finding game without limit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

The man who would climb the ladder of
Fame mustn't linger too long on each round
of applause.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

The man of retentive memory may not
have an attractive frontal aspect but he has a
good looking back.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

It was written on the heads of tea chests
that Blair was not wanted in China.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

It is common tospeak of a simple drunk"
Any man who getsd runk is SIMPLE.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

The honey bee deserves recognition a.
kind Natures restorer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

"Hanssn's Magic Cern SsIve."
warranted to cure, or money refunded. AK
your druggist for It. Price Is cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

One always likes to hear pretty girl talk,
even if she doesn't say anything.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

If you wish to know what the standing army
of the United States is you must patronize the
horse-caB.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Majors Cement Repairs Broken Articles
i5c and &c. Majors Leather and Rubber Cement lSc
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

An Object of Sympathy.-''See that fellow
over there? He doesn't know where he'll get
well-to-do." HE is; but he doesn't know
whether he'll dine home or at the club"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

The man who has lived for himself has th
privilege of being his only mourner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

"WiIl He Marry Herr" is the title of Q
serial story. What IL the jury's verdict?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

The plumber 10 alleged TO have his ro6bin'
vsve. but he differs from the robin In this
Is robin pipes hislsyA The plumber lays his
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

The Marquis di Rudini says SIT is time to
break OF this boot less controversy" Shoe-rl
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Mr.. Blair says he he doesn't care fig, but
he will be compelled to make another date
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

F1TS.-All Fits stopped free by DR.. Klino's Great
Nerve RestOror. No Fit after nrst day 3 useL Mar
vellous cures Treatise and 500 trial bottle free to
Ftcases Send to Dr.. Kltne,9 Sl Arch St, Phila, Pa
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

The proprietor of meat market ought to
make valuable member of a joint committee
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

Secure Business Education at Home.
full BusinesS Course given by mail. Perfect sat.
isfAction, low rates; Bryants College, Bu6alo,NY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

II am so happy" said the young house
keeper. 1--WE haven't roach in the fiat now"
s.How did you get rid of them?" ''We didn't
do thing. The ants drove them out"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23
What in thunder ais
cold.

Hello, Hans! What in thunder ails
your dogs tail?
@Vell, you see, I vos maxim q
pointer ofe dat dog, an I clips he's tail
. leedle. SO he can vid it point bedder,
amt id ?"-Puck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-23

NAOf1uS OoCAWo1u auU lOIW6IUs
with the motion of q mighty
human tide. The great guns
poured forth their terrible broadsides.
The light Artillery moved down men
like reeds before the wind. Shells
tore shrieking through the wooded
knolls, and the whole storm-swept field
was covered with the dead and dying.
It was amidst that scene of awful
courage. IS the passing wind lifted the
cloud of heavy sulphurous smoke, that
he saw the smooth boyish face with
her hair and eyes. Saw it only for q
moment, as it was raised to the calm
sunlight of heaven. And then with the
battle flag which his hand was planting
in the ground outside the guns, waving
above his head, he fell, and the tide of
battle swept on.
Allen thought of the home in the
quiet village of Virginia, and of the
sister who might even now be praying
for Gerald. A mist rose before his
eyes, as memory surged over him.
Then came the sting of keen aeony:
the sensation OF falling, and the rush-
ing OF human sea above, and around
him: Then darkness, silence, oblivion.
When he awaked agar. the tragedy had
been played to the bitter end. Gen. Lee
had surrendered, and the white flag of
peace fioated above the crimson banner
of war. In the autumn of '65 Allen
again found his way to the scene of an
event which had marked an epoch in
his life.
There was no change in the aspect of
the country, and the familiar hills and
fields recalled with distinct vividneae
each well-remembered detail.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-04
Y, M, G, A. Notes,

Saturday evening at 7.30 Class for
Conversational Bible study will be held.
Subject: Birth of Christ" Any young
man can drop in.
Sunday at o'clock, Gospel meeting
for young. Short addresses, hearty
singing. The meeting will be made as
attractive as possible.
Monday evening at o'clock, Major
A. B. Valentine will give his talk en-
titled, POINTERS This will be followed
by an informal stag sociable, in which
the harmonica, accordian, violin, cornet
and other instruments will play a part,
| and the evening wound up with nuts and
apples and general good time. Mem
bers and their gentlemen friends are in
vited
Tuesday is gymnasium night. If you
want sound healthy bodies don't fail to
come. You nervous ones had better try
this.
Wednesday evening at 7.3O, Penman-
ship Glass; $50 Bookkeeping. AlsS
Christian Endeavor convention at North
Bennington, to which we are invited to
send delegation. Hand in your names
fellows to the Secretary.
Friday evening, commencing at s
o'clock, there will be lecture and so
ciable given by the young men to tie
Christian Endeavor Societies of the
town. Owing to various reasons, the in
vitation, however, is confined to those
over 10 years of age. Rev. Mr. Severance
will lecture on foreign travel, and the
rest of the evening will be taken up with
refreshments and a good social time.
Monday, December 14th. lecture by
Jahu Dewitt Miller at Free Library Hall,
subject: Love, Courtship and Mar
rage
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-04

mantle sailing when the August moon
light lies on the lake! No more dream
ing ON 'Rosalind's bright eyes, her high
forehead and her scarlet lips!" A three
mile-and-a-half circle of cruel barbed-wire
fence, high and hard to climb. will sur
round the lake, and notices will be posted
on the old familiar trees, telling the tres
passer what will be sure to follow if he
be caught inside the enclosure.
In a word, there is shortage in Ben
ningtons water supply during the sum
mer The leaky faucets, the great drain
from lawn hose and the general extrava-
gance in the use of water has. crippled
a supply that was thought to be ample
for the village needs for many years,
Some weeks ago Henry W. Putnam
bought nearly $500 acres of mountain
lands, the purchase including portion
of Lake Hancock.
Next season dam will be thrown
across the north end of the lake, so as to
raise the water four feet above its pres
eut level, making the total greatest depth
about twenty-five feet. A cut eight or
ten feet deep over the crest of the noun
tain at the south end of the lake, will
allow the water that now flows down the
east side of the mountain to come over
the west side. The distance from the
lake to the Water Company's reservoir
at the east of the village is four miles
and half by the course which has been
surveyed. 1t is said an S-inch pipe will
is used most of the way. Owing to its
high elevation Lake Hancock has no APP
parent sources of contamination. 1t
drains no swamps and the region is I'M
inhabited. 1t will certainly be an i'm
portant supplement to Bennington's wa
ter supply.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-04

been marked, her cheering words and
helping handsihave aided many about
her. In her long sickness while she
knew that the end must be fatal, she
showed her characteristic bravery and
fortitude, and was ever more mindful of
those she was about to leave, than of
herself. She is survived by her husband
and four sons, who were all with her and
faithful in their attendance upon her to
the last. She also leaves wide circle of
friends in the community in which she
lived, and elsewhere. Her death will be
universally deplored, and in her home
her loss will be irreparable.
Her children arise up and call her
blessed; her husband also, and he prais-
eth her." NJ.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-04
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Horace b Bottum,

DIED.-In salisbury, November Gath. Harriet
E.. wife OF Horace b. Bottum. aged 81 years.
The deceased, daughter of the late
Harlow and Margaret F. Huntington,
was born in SALISBURY, where she spent
her active and useful life. She was for
many years prominent in society, and
was ready to do her share to promote
good, adding greatly with her industry
and rare executive ability. She was also
woman of fine intelligence and quick
perception, enabling her to bring into
use ready understanding and good iudg-
ment
She was married early in life, and while
her untiring devotion to her family has
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-04
Domestic Matters somewhat Mixed.

Hi and Hall Carpenter, former resi-
dent of Bennington and favorably known
in southwestern Vermont, but at present
shit lnufacturer of Saratoga, is
somewhat deeply involved in personal
| wSuits just now. He is defendant in
suit brought by his vile for absolute di-
vorce and the custody OF her four chill
dren, and he is plaintiff in an action
brought to recover 100000 from his
father-in-law for alternating the affections
of his wife. In 1880 Mr.. Carpenter mar
ried Miss Annie, daughter of Samuel F.
Stevens of North Hoosick, n. Y,
wealthy citizen. About two years ago
Mrs. Stevens became jealous of his al
lie ed indiscreet attentions to the fore
woman in his mandatory and the latter
was discharged. Subsequently the fac
tory was tran 'planted to Saratoga and
the same woman re-employed. Hence
the action for divorce, in which the fore
woman is named as correspondent. Mrs.
Carpenter and her children, with her
father-thence the suit for alienation,
and the end is not yet.-Free Press.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-12-04

1t is reported that there is very
good chance for murderer Almy to es-
cape the penalty of his crime on the
ground that he was not in the court
room when his sentence was pronounced.
1t is safe to say right now that such
horrible miscarriage of justice will never
be allowed to eventuate. The citizens
of New Hampshire are alaw-abiding set,
but if the law does not hang the mis-
creant they will.-Telegram.
Yale College got $1,000 as its share
of the Thanksgiving day football plum
der, and will get $4,000 or so from the
Springfield game. Think of that kind
of statement put before some of the
college powers century ago!
"A floating island in Sandawga pond,
is about a mile in length, near Jack
sOnville, covers about One-third of the
surface and is about two feet in thickness.
1t bears cranberries and it drifts from
one part of the pond to another, ac-
cOrding to the direction of the wind
The postOffice inspectors will re-
commend to the postmaster general the
issuing of money orders for any amount
upon all frst-clasS offices, "A maximum
ord II of $500 in second-claSS offices, $500
in third-class offices and 500 in fourth
class offices. For money orders of $50
or less, those which poorer people use, a
reduc ion in the fee will be recommend
ed o figure two or three per cent less
than that now charged by express COM
panies for the same amount. Another
change recommended will be to keep
open money order Offices on certain
number of nights a week to an hour lat
er than $3.50 o'clock. 1t is pr posed to
change the present. method of dispatch
ing registered letters by substituting a
linenlined envelope with l2-cent stamp
urol it. Instructions will be printed on
the envelope, and it can be mailed at any
letter box, without necessitating the
sender going in person to the postofiice,
as now required by the postal regulation.