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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

The Berryville iameieur) Mins'rels will
rive an entertainment Rt Summit ? int on
,bs evening Of Friday, May 9th, at 80
o'clock for the benefit of the rectory there.
In addition to the aforesaid promise OF
pleasant evening, there will be lunch
served by the ladies-s lanch Of salads and
,,ndwiches. etc, and creams aud ices asd
cakes By that time the foais will Dc
GOOD and tn breezes bslmy AMI jolly good
time il in store for those who 80.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

The wife of our venerable friend John
W. OFT, of Halltown. died on Saturday lat
and on Sunday afternoon WIS buried in
Edge Hill Cemetery DR.. Hopkins
officiating. The Presbyterian choir sang
sweetly at the grave. Mrs. OFT was about
SEVENTH FIVE years of age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

George Hart has laid q splendid Pounds
ton Of stone for Mr. Lawrence O,born'-
5rick dwelling now in course Of erection
George does faithful work and unu,ally hs-
b. hands fllI In meeting the demands upon
hi. lime
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

We love John Allen. Of Mississippi mot
because of his good looks, but for his good
humor and Democracy when he at
trmpts To get away with Charlie O'Ferrall
We cau't Is eem h.m fnr his di,cretiou.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Bishop Peierkin hiss ann1uncei appOin'.
n5ats for Shepherdstown Nav 4, Hsyper's
Ferry May S. Charlie, Town Zionl May 6
sid s.. Phillips May 7, s. Andrews
Mountain and Ripon May s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

f-'t >auls, s Little. the graduate op
-eA7. T... sgaiu visit Charles Town April
--.' and 3l.h. PRISONS suffering from de-
's-.7s r'sIou, such as HyprrmetroPia, NV
'.s PrrsoyopiA OF As,igmaiism may be
's7e1.ri by the u'e Of Prof Lit,le's prop
e' adjusted lenses. Two DAYS only, Al
or Davis ohce Examination free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Walter Crowel. a son Of Mr. Ed CrOwel.
"-n'r.y OF this PisCe. ~, into a quarrel
With negro man IN a Brunswick Nd So
Tom las, Monday night and the negro cut
Dam ~nh a razor, laying open the stomach
la,H Che iu,estiues protruded. Crowel Wss
aiken 90 Mariin~burR and has since died
nom the effects Of bis injuries, ne learn
r. e. S4frs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Among the handsome yearly incomes re-
ported at Richmond city people we notice
thar DR.. Hunter Mcclure. the great surgeon
aud physician, is rated at only Sl7 900, whist
Maj Gin'er, the cirgarette manufacturer,
has 1866. O0o-a thousand dollars day -
The business Of one is to save life or anne
li0rate suffering; the 0ther-though other
wise humane and generous and public-spir
ite,l-makes Lis Colossal income bv putting
upon the market an article more deleteriou
health than anv known luxury.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

The dwelling of Mrs Z A E'chi>on,
near swan Pond IN Berkeley county, burn
ed recently. Il wa- large brick building
The IRE originated in the attic. Only the
contents Of the lower story saved. Loss
$1,000 OF mors. Insurance 81 500.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

There are ssrsaparillAs and ssrsspArillss
~ - vou are not careful in YOU purchase
-. d;..,sa Won wish tn cure will only ne in-
, ~ r.. .ure you get Ayers SarsaPs-
rilla and ma other Il u c"mp"unne,n run
the Honduras root and other higniy 00u'
centrated alternatives.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Hon. VIM L. Wilson and perhaps other
distinguished speakers viii address the
Democratic Club a. the court house on Fri
isy evening Of next week, 29,h, st p. m
N. nubIic cordially invited.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Mr. A. D. Barr has been appointed and
constituted The Represent, It We of the Grand
Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fra
ternity of Free and Accepted MssnnS of the
! ale Of Delaware near The Grand Lodge "f
West Virginia-the object being the cult
vatinn of m re intimate correspondence and
the promotion of the Unity, Integrity and
Purity of the fraternity, aud Brother Barr
vas thus hororrd. and for the second Tim
because it is believed especial trust and con
fdruce can be reposed in him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Msasl prevails a, Shepherds,own. The
R.g.s.sr says: A big proportion OF the
shepherdstown children are down with the
measles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Mr.. 1hos R Wysong aged about aixiy
five years. highly esteemed citiz' and
farmer. died near Shepherd-town IN M"n
day of last week, after proiracted illness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

st. Palmbaum & Bro. have received
me selection Of dress goods, trimmings, Sec.
Their prices always suit the people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Pa.mbsum's is the place for lace curtains.
window shades, oil cloth, bed spreads, table
linen. towels, &c. Their prices lower than
ever
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

DR.. Newton Lewis. recent graduate OF
the College of PHYSICIANS snd Surgeons.
Baltimore, has been appointed assistant
physician to the Hospital of that instilu-
tim
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

WASTED.-Old time mahogany furniture
docks, 5rasses. sc. Address, Jo-S iKAs.
lre. Q North Howard street. Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Nay 10th Mr. c. F. Wall will ship lambs
70 ,m the B & o. depot lie has been do
ing G thrifty stock shipping business all
winter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27
Notice.

At the meeting Of the Town Cornell on
April an, Is92 it was ordered that all taxes
prior ~ ieel due and unpaid the 'nrp0rnii"n
Of Charles-Town after Nav 10Th next wiii De-
,I.c.d on the delinquent list and COLLECTED
according Tn law. a. u. NlLhf'
April Is, 1872. Cpuector'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27
Is Life Worth Ltving ?

Not if you go through the world dyspep-
tic. DIR. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are a
positive cure for theworst forms of Dyspep-
sia, Indigestion, Flatulency and Constipa'
4ion
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Tie suyec. OF changing the name Of
Caar.es,oEu is again ing agitated. The
1a., sensible thing. however. wuuld he 10
change che name Of Charleston % kanawha.
-S'T4,i''osa Rsgisisr
tvou.d be sensible. hut tho people O.
.1a. town appear iusen-ible 10 that fac, aud
% 'oe beauty and appropriateness Of the
alus Earauba
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Our friend J. ". SNYDER, formerly Of the
.hspheris,own Rsgister. was employed in
Che upper story of chs Washington Sar
building when 10 took FIRE the other day
lie escaped hstlrss. eoaIles- and vestles'.
5li had pants when he got out that were
loud enough 90 be heard scross the street
re .uagup.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Little girls OF Shepherd1town, by bazar
,s,, week, made $3.50 for the Russian suf-
fsregs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Mr. ~ H. 7. Lewis ha, recently sold =
sa.ch Of George Wsshingtonis letters, for
The sun ofSl O00 The letters disposed 81
we're number which accumulated through
correspondence between Washington
sad en- uncle Of Mr. Lewis, touching bust
nsss uatters.-Adr0ca,e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

We have 10 stock a complete line Of Ian
3re.h's gsrdsn seeds and also Onien seis
AIsQUITH & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Large assortment Of Parssols and UNI
5-ellss jus. received by NJ. Palmbsnm &
Bro.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

ApJopo. Of Pinafore an general politics
is ,he tiiler OF the ,sil-the tar tha, plow-
.he wat,r,-an alliance mani Thursday
sui Friday nights we we're convinced that
he had strong temptation. We never saw
more make believe love crowded Into sin
z.s COX
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Nss Peach Kemp. of Knoxville. Ma.
died ou Thursday and viii be buried 70
morrow. she was q pretty and popular
young lady. and a niece Of Mr, q. II. Trail.
% this place. Her death was the result of
On aggravated case Of measles.-Harpsr's
Few, Satnsi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27
Personal.

Miss Ella Welsh has returned from visil
TO friends in Berryville.
Miss Mary Caldwell, of Westchester, Pa
is visiting Miss Fannie Campbell.
Miss Littlepage, the very handsome grand.
daughter of the late II. ". Castleman, was
in town on Tuesday.
Col. W. A. Morgan has 20 far improved
from his recent severe illness rs to be able
to walk fom one room to another.
Misses Evelyn and Bette Page, of Berry
Vile, came down Ia enjoy "Pinatore" aud
were guests Of Miss Anne Campbell.
Hon Charles II. Knott has been i'll the
pat week At his home near ShepheSdstown
with an attack of pneumonia. He is now
improving slowly.
Miss Anna Bell Mason, the attractive
granddaughter of DR.. G. F. Mason. hiss re-
turned TO the home of her parents, in Rap
pshsnnOck county. Va.
Mr. Stuart Mcknight. of Washin yton,
and Mr.. Max Mcknight, of New York,
came on last week TO see the "Oid Folks at
Home" and to witness "Pinafore"
Capt. 5. Pierce aud wife of Baltimore.
formerly of Sheph rdStown. were here TN
rursd,y The Captain i an acquaintance
of long ago and an ex-Confederate.
Mr. II Stuart Mcknight. formerly of this
;own. but for sometime past In Washington.
passed a successful examination before the
Committee of the District for admission to
the Bar.
Mr.. ]. w. Webster. of the Sparrow Point
Steel Company, Maryland, and his wife
have been spending few days at "Renovs."
this town-visiting their son, Mr. Guv
Webster, who il connected with the Road
Machine Work. We had the pleasure of
g visit to our office from Mr. Webster, and
would be pleased t. ace him again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

At 8 recent meeting OF the newly elected
directors of the Morg ms Grove Fair AssO
citation at ShepherdSown the board organ
lied by the election of the following officers :
President, Dr. A. : Reynolds; secretary.
II. NJ. Turner; treasurer. G. T. Licklider ;
executive committee, G. T Licklider, c D.
Wysoug, E II Reinbart aud the president.
A dividend of ten per cent on the capital
stock paid in WAS declared by the board -
DIR. A NJ. Evans was chosen IA chief mar
shall for the next exhibition, which will be
held September 9th, 9Th, 9Th and 9,h.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

For embroideries lace., ribbons, under
wear hoi,ery, sc see " Palmbanm & Bro.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

c. W. Brown. the opticisn and jeweler.
can always be- found at u w. Washington
It. with complete line of optical goods.
We have nd led trial set of lenses by which
w are enabled to fiji your eyes while YOU
wait. properly and comfortably, or no charge.
Souvenir spoons of Charlie Town, with
John Browns scafInld. also the straight
Charles Town spoon, a. Browns, the jew
eler
Our case of trial lenses ia helper and
saves money for the wearer of spectacles -
Consult Brown, the optician he will ex-
plain
Solid silver and plated ware-suilsble
goods for wedding presents, at Browns, the
ieweler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Csmpho NaphthaIine, a thorough proven
diva for moths. 90 Ai-quith x Co.'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27
Ca M M - I'm uision

Will positively arrest Consumption if used
in time, cures Scrofula, Glsndular Swelling-
rheumatism, Bronchitis and other Lung
diseases. 1t is composed of the purest Nor
wegian Cod Liver Oil, combined with the
HypophOSphites of Lime and Soda with
Iron, AMI Is freely prescribed by the Medi-
cal faculty throughout this country and in
Europe.
DIR. &. J. Murray, of Univ. Berlin, Prus-
sia, says: After careful test of CAmm'S
Emulsion indorse all you claim for il, and
will always use it in my practice.
Surgeon J. A. Tanner, u. >. Navy, Bos-
ton, Mass, says CHmm'z Emulsion Ii the
best combination with which am acqusint-
ed, and my experience with it has been very
favorable.
Surgeon j. J. Robertson, L. 8. Army,
Ariznna, SAYS: Camm's Emulsion is the
greatest combination of medicines ever got
ten up. 1t never fails me.
DR.. =. C. Gleaves. ex- President Va. Med
zeal Association, says: believe Camm' =
Emulsion is the best preparation known for
pulmonary diseases.
Send for Circular.
For -ale by all druggists Manufactured
only by f. A. CRAIGHILL & Co., Whole
sale Druggists, I.ynchburg, Va.
1t will be to every lady's interest to call
and look over our stock of black dress goods
the largest and finest 20 select from -
Prices will compare with anv city
y. ID. HIRsCHMAN & Co
Our stock OF mating, carpets and window
shades has never b ZEN so large. Styles more
select aud prices never sO low.
). ID. HIRsCHMAN & Co
Our stock Of dress goods is tle most com
plete in town We invite every lady to cal,
and look through and you will find our
prices more reasonable than ever.
s -. HIRsCHMAN q Co
You will be surprised if you look over
our stock of children's clothing such u
variety of styles we have never shown. A.
We manufacture all our own goods. it il t.
your interest 10 call on liz ff,t. We will
save you at least 80 per cent.
=. ID. HIRsCHMAE q Co.
Don't forget Tx on shoes. II you are in
need of a pair call and see us
=. ID. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
Don't forget us on hats If v"u are in
need of one of the latest shape you can find
u NJ OuI bAOiNos
e. u. HIRsCHMAE q Co.
Don't forget tn call and see us if you want
any spring neckwesr
HfRsCHMAN
DON'T forget. when YOU want good a..
ling shirt call and see us,
HIRsCHMAN.
In mems suiis we have all the newest
things in the market.
HIRsCHMAN.
We are showing the seasons choicest
styles ia al departments All of the latest
spring styles now open.
WIN. KAHN. Sadler Building.
Bows and Children's Suiis.-O IT stocEoi
hny,' aud children'- suits for spring Is now
complete. In our extensive assortment you
Sil, fud all the latest high class noveilies.
A beautiful line of schunl >uiis-evtry shapr
and pattern Low prices prevail
WIN KAHN, Sadler Building.
The latest styles in -pring hats now open
Al the store of
WIN. KAHN, Sadler Building.
The newest shapes and shades in hats for
spring wear now opened.
WIN. KAHN. Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27
Highest all in Leavenng Power-Latest u S Govt Report
RNa:'.L! B Bs,Sds,
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Democratic Club meeting on FRIDAY night,
next in the Court House. Hon. William L.
Wilson aud perhaps Others. will speak. Pub
lis invited. The ladies are invited.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27
MARRIED.

Atthe brides hnms ia Re air, Hartford coun-
~. vi ON Tues. ". Anril le,h '. ~
HARRISON aud Miss CARRIE WEBSTER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

The following persons were. on Easter
Monday, chosen veStrymen of Zion Ep SEQ
pal Church DR. w F Lipp,tt, VIM. Beall.
John Porteifeld, >. W. Washington, Ell
mund r Tay Loo. B c. Washington, Frank
Brckwi h. W. B. Packet, Joseph TrapnelI.
Robert Chew, David Howell and w. c
Carrell.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Mr.. Adam K'dwi er died a. hs home
near Bskertnn u day. ~ Ell II years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Mr.. II T. Miley lost a fine mare. for
which be had just given 800.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

The wife Of Mr. Ter ;. MeGrsw, Of B''ivar,
was fou I'd dead in her bed Eas er Monday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Mr. c. ". Tsy lor is painting the store
room of Mir. d. ). Hughes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

"The Lesaio, IA 1t appear d in Pima
fore" a, phor' grAphed by \ cClung on
Tuesday ailerl,n.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Messrs. c. D Ely, d. s. Hugte' and
Dorsey & Doc ey will have incsndescent
lights ! their stores.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Mr.. Hite Watts "a In.Orme us that two
snd four this he's OF isin 'e.l here last
week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Summit Point sub Alliance will meet NJ
the school house in that place on Saturday.
the SOth, at o'clock, p IN. Il full attend
ance is desired. Business Of importance
will be before the meeting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

Sir. Marshall Burns adverti~es to supply
pure ice, gathered from the North side OF
the town. during the season about to open.
See his card.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

A Sunday school, under the auspices of
the Presbyterian Church, will b. up ned in
the Grove Factory, corner of Mildred street
and Seventh avenue, on next Sabbath at 4
. a., Shit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

G. E Hughes is receiving his stock OF
wall paper and furniture
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27
To Lot Holders.

The undersigned having been appointed
Su, erin epdemt OF Eige Hill Cemetery. anr
b.,ing be-n placed IN p,s-e>sinn uf faciiiirs
there for service in grave digging and care
walks ami lots, will eive PROMPT and faithful
attention. Experience u florist warrant
the promise that intelligent aud proper care
o trees. shrubbery. etc, can be procured at my
hands -
April i3. lS92. JOS. ID. WALTERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

The b. & 0 will sell excursion tickets on
the 9Th to dayl to 90 iuclusive-good
10 return June /. 1892 $50 00-to Omahs,
Nebra-ka-the seat of the Qpadriennial
conference OF the NJ. E. Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-27

After this week Burns Shuger will occupy this space
with announcement of spring Goods They will display
large stock in
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28

attended the case, and bis diagnosis was
confirmed by other eminent medical men.
"On the morning after the accident DIR.
Lord, assisted by DR.. r. A. Mclean and
Or. Il. n. Rucker, reduced the disloca.
ton, hardly dreaming of a successful out
come. But the girl lived for six years aud
finally died OF consumption il Placer
county,"
The case Of Hill, the HORSEPOWER, who had
his neck broken ty the falling of a bale of
hay on him and who lived fifty days after
the accident, is still fresh in the minds of
San Franciscans
Something over four years ago two little
boys, brothers, living in the Western addi-
ton, found an old revolver belonging 20
their father. Boy like, they began playing
with the weapon; one of them assuming the
character Of an Indian and the other that
OF a soldier. The soldier was pursuing the
Indian about the house when the latter
turned, leveled the pistol at the soldier and
pulled the trigger. A report followed, and
the little fellow at whom the pistol was
aimed fell TO the floor with a bullet in his
head. The ball entered the forehead lust
between the eyes, and passing straight
through the head, lodged in the back OF the
skull
DR.. Wagner was summoned, and for many
weeks after the shooting the little sufferer
lowered between life and death. But he
had no notion OF so soon lea wing a world in
which there was 80 much fun, and to-day
he Is as well as ever, though the bullet re-
mains imbedded In his skull, and a scar be-
tween the eyes marks the place Of its en-
trenae.
So man may not yield himself unto the
angels, nor unto death utterly, save by the
weakness of his own feeble will.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28

money back. Anything :" just as good"
or as sure to bring help, could be, and
would be, sold in just that way.
This guaranteed medicine is an in
MIGRATING, restorative tonic, especially
adapted to woman's needs and perfectly
harmless in any condition of her system.
1t builds up, strengthens, regulates,
and cures. For periodical pains, bear
ing-down sensations, liberation, infam-
nation every thing that's known as a
female complaint" it's remedy that's
safe, certain, and proved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-28
A ooLoRHD CONFEDERATE.
The Gallant Cook of Fenner's Battery
Passes Away.
From the Mem Orleans Picayune.

From the Mem Orleans Picdyune.
A Baton Rouge dispatch announces the
death Of Spencer Watson. colored man
on the Conrad place, near that city The
telegram detailed that Watson had a war
record, having been a, servant ia the
famous Fenner's Battery. and would be re-
membered by all toe leading men who
were members of the old command. Watson
had been a farmer since the war, and al
ways felt proud of his association with the
gentlemen whom he served during the
struggle.
The dispatch was shown to Col. w. r.
Cluverius, who commanded the battery dur
ing the last few years of the war. "Do
remember himp said Col. Cluverius. Ser
tainly do. Watson was a handsome negro
OF medium size, somewhat darker than a
mulatto, and as true as steel. He belonged
to the family with which George Mather,
the insurance man, and H. q. Morgan, the
lawyer, were connected, and when they
Joined the battery he came along. His
reasons for casting his fortunes with the
confedergcy, as expressed by himself, were
Them young men is ali right and knows
what they lie doing That was reason
enough for him. Watson was made cook
for the company, and was faithful under
all the trying circumstances Of war. He
had thousand chances TO desert to the
advantage Of them. He ACCOMPANIED the
battery all through the war, and while be
took no personal part In any of the battles
he was compelled to get out Of some Yery
tight places. When the battery fought its
way out Watson fought his way our, too,
and came out with the precious mess kettle
intact.
"Spencer's greatest tribulation was when
there was nothing to cook. He often came
tome with The report that the men were
kioking about their rstions. | would tell
him to see the commissary, and w atson
badly off es be was, and that there would
would answer that the commissary was as
was mo ratlons fer to cook | reoOllect
one occasion when we were fighting
under Forrest when Watson was
almost In despair because there were
mo rations fer TO cook, and / told him that
the general had some wagons corraled
down in the bottom and that they would
soon be found. Sure enough, the commits
sary train OF the enemy was captured as &c
was in transit and guarded only by one regi-
ment, and our menu was excellent for some
days. Spencer came around later to make
his usual report, aud said with great JUNCTION (:
That was the squarest cooking Use had In
six blessed months
WATSON was an honest. active, handsome
fellow. You can leave out that handsome,
for so were all of Benner's Battery, black
and white. After he surrendered
with the battery at Meridian, be returned
TO Baton Rouge, got married and went to
farming. He always took great pride in
the fact that be was a veteran of Fenner'e
Battery, and has al ways voted the demo-
cratic ticket He said that he had been
running too long with straight goods TO go
the other way, and nothing could swerve
BIN from his liberalization. ! am sorry to
hear that old Watson is dead"