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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-05-27

nary Washington government clerk"
in that he had held his position, secured
soon after the close of the war, until
the year of grace 1891, and had, through
economy and wise investment amassed
a snug little fortune.
His vacations had been few and far
his Young wife eight years previous,
and he had devoted his considerable
leisure assiduously to the study of law.
But each year he had deferred his resig-
nation and the commencement of prac-
tice.
The spring of 1891, however, found
his little daughter. whose birth had
cost her mothers life, in frail health,
and this determined him to at once take
the long deferred rest. Accordingly he
handed in his resignation, and with his
child took his departure to the south.
As the train whirled past the land
scapes which had once been scenes of
weary marches or bloody conflicts his
heart stirred again with the recollec-
tons which crowded his brain like the
tread of marching column. But the
old enmity was entirely gone. He
hailed each sign of prosperous industry
with JOY. and while there was a sad
pleasure in reviewing those terrible
DAYS, there was, to him. a deep and
grateful Joy in the thought that they
were gone forever, and that peace and
union were now the pride of the once
warning sections of his country. While
engrossed in these reflections he little
dreamed that he was fastening on to
another conflict, to be fought out on the
old field as fateful to him as that which
hs had participated in on that 22d of
Ju1y so many years ago, when nearly
four thousand of his comrades and
their idolized commander, Mcpherson,
gave up their lives in the fruitless charge
upon kenesaw.
Commemorative natures often gain a
keener pleasure from deferring the ulti-
mate realization of some cherished de-
sire. which lies within their reach, than
in at once greedily Fastening to its ac-
complishment 1t was thus with Mark
Jennings.
Day after day slipped by in ram
bling over the quaint old town, be-
fore ne NlSlIfO Nslc Ddltie IttNS OICc
familiar to him, but still he delayed his
visit to Kenesaw. After they had
patrolled the great national cemetery.
with its endless rows of white marble
markers, and had ranged the main
highways of Brushy mountain and the
rugged line hills which stretch away
from it to Kenesaw, until the topogra-
phv was more familiar to them than u
the revenue officers of that moon
sinner" section. there remained no
further excuse for deferring the long
anticipated visit to the scene of fiercest
battle in which he had participated.
They took an early departure, and as
they cantered across the intervening
plain. which had once been peopled by
the marching and counter-marching
columns of Saerman's army, Il seemed
TO the soldier that he could shut his
eyes and see the blinking signals flash
,ng their orders from the confederate
fortresses upon the submits Of Look
eat Lost and Kenesaw mountains
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'Ah, what stirring times they w-~-
my child" he exclaimed, as he pointed
out to Glee the historic features of the
landscape.
'Are you going to take me to where
you found the locket with the beautiful
face inside?" she questioned.
Yes, Glee, to the very spot, if 1 can
find it,
"Oh, how splendid! But, papa, whose
picture do you suppose it is?"
THAT of some beautiful young girl
whose lover was among the dead. no
doubt. Probably in the struggle of
battle it had been wrenched from its
fastening and fallen upon the ground
where l picked it up, for you see the
slender gold chain that held it is
broken" he answered, drawing the
trinket from his pocket and passing il
| to the girl.
Il thought it might bring back the
associations of the spot more wildly, y
he replied, in answer to the mute in
quiry of her glance, land so brought
| it along"
At last they reached Kenesaw and
pushed on up the difficult and winding
path, until they found themselves out
side the paling fence which surrounded
the cozy little cabin. They were al
ready sufficiently acclimated to noun
tain ways to call out Justify:
Hello! hello, house,
A tawny cur yelped them a ringing
response from under the house, and
soon appeared with rigidly extended
tail and a line of rising bristles along
his back. In few moments more Jen-
nings caught a glimpse of woman pass
ing out the rear of the cabin. He knew
tress of the cabin, for her very move
ments proclaimed her to be a southern
lady, who, though young, was certainly
of the ''old school," She disappeared
down wooded path apparently lead
ing to the vineyard which basked on
the sunny slope below.
"Howdy, stranger" was the expect
ed greeting with which the master of
the vineyard saluted them as he APP
peared in the pathway with the woman
behind him.
Very well, thank your' replied Jen-
nings, as he shook hands with the
mountaineer and lifted HIS hat to the
woman whose eyes We're apparently too
deeply shaded by the bread brim of her
sun hat to notice his courtesy.
Light, stranger! Light" said the
man, as he stepped to the side of Glee's
cob and assisted her to sismount
Come ter see the mounting, l
reclon?' he interposed before Jennings
could speak. Il low mebby we've ben
stoppin' t Marietty? Likely place. amt
it? But they do say ez Atlanty is CROWN
out of all count like a young possum
off m roastin' ears
''Hayr, jeff, take these FLIES an
chaw EN- up some fodder" he called to
the young negro boy who came grin
ming up the path. Then he led the way
into the cabin, saying:
1--WE uns don't spread much; but
mother'll set We out TIL best she's got,
an welcome"
Mother" was a sallow but kindly
faced woman who dropped her unintro-
dnced visitors an elaborate courtesy
and babe them Set up"
They did so and their appetites,
sharpened by the mornings ride, were
able to do good execution upon even the
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the heavily-enameled gold Iocfsft
opened it and looked long and thought
fully at the miniature painted therein
There was no escape from the conclu
sion that there was a striking resem
blance between the portrait and tht
living face. But this strange coinei
dence was the least important ahc
powerful part of the impression which
the woman's face had made upon Marx
Jennings.
Since the death of his girlish wife he
had moved among women without en-
PERTAINING thought of them, save as
individuals But, though he had no,
heard her speak, he knew that he loved
this woman, whose name was unknown
to him. Although his heart at first
shrunk from the thought, he could make
to himself no denial of the fact.
As he again approached the porch he
saw that his child was standing by the
woman, engaged in conversation with
her.
Papa" called Glee, coming toward.
him and lightly taking his left hand as
he came up the steps, and leading him
towards the woman, this is Miss
Flournoy"
"Mr. jennings" replied Miss Flour.
noy, rising to the full height of her
magnificent figure and acknowledging
the child's informal introduction with
bow full of splendid womanly grace
Your little girl has been very gener
Gus to me. )" said the woman, lifting the
flowers with which the child had filled
her lap.
But, papa, she SAYS that she knows
all about the mountain here; that she
stays here many weeks at time be.
cause she loves to, and she has prom.
are shot right into the trees. May &c
with her and see them?"
Il shall he glad TO have her, if you
please" said Miss Flournoy, taking the
child's extended hand.
Certainly" replied the father "You
will find me here when you return"
The politician had departed, and as
the host seated himself upon the porch
steps Jennings incurred:
do you take regular boarders?"
"Waal, l dunno. We uns don't low
to: but there amt no sech thing ez say
in no ter Miss Flournoy. Quar- bout
that gal. Her pap-the oil major-and
her lover wuz both killed by Yankee
bullets in the battle of kenesaw.
Pears like tn gal amt no heart fer any
thing else but jest ter watch over them
graves. She amt missed spring
a-comin' here an stayin' till after
May is over sense the war. o. she's a
slayer. Eff / could get coon dog ca
would hang on like that gal-but Lord!
Tain. bred nowhere on these noun
tains. But she's got sperit. She's reg
ular rebel, through an through. We.
uns d be mostly powerful willin' = let
bygones be bygones, but she amt.
Shed like ter fight it out again to-day.
o. she's peart un."
But do you think you can take nv
child and myself for few weeks?'
said Jennings.
I'm powerful sorry, stranger, but
don't see where we uns could put We.
nohow. Thar amt bed in tn house
but what's plum full" he answered. re.
flectively, and then added, with sudden
enthusiasts: But, my boy Jims cab
ms jest over yander bit; an they uns
ID be mighty glad to do by We"
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1t don't seem possible, yet that's the trick time
allus plays,
N every year'n get more short 'twixt Decora-
ton days
m every year the roll-call IL be gittin shorter,
too;
We're missin' lots o. faces that we didn't use
to do.
The names is droppin' or-no tellin' which one
Of us may
Be counted out at muster on next Decoration
day.
It's gittin' kinder funny, too, to see the oil gray
heads
Fer blame if every one of US amt shown silver
OF fellers, yes, the youngest amt got nothin'
else to say;
1t war'n't so ten years ago on Decoration day.
Why, we was ony boys-mere boys-ten years
Wed somehow got the notion up to think our
selves Of men;
IN so, praps ten years from now, if any of US
stay,
Wen think that we was on'y boys this Decora-
ton day.
Then close in, veter'ns, close in, men; oil COM
rades, git in line,
Touch elbows once again-that's right-it warns
You up like wine;
P'raps faint often more well meet-brace up
n step out gay;
We might be angels touchin wings next Deco
ration day,
So close in. veter'ns, close in, men; oil COM
rades, git in step;
Play up the tunes we used to march-wel keep
the time we KEEP.
We amt too oil fer three times three: God save
the flag, Murray,
Shake hands all roun m fall in, boys fer Deco
ration day.
Madeline 5. Bridges, in Judge
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Upon a Lonely Grave.

~ am going 70 blossom, dai=y said,
Though the weather is cold and bleak
What forY' said a neighl-1r, lifting her heAe
''It's too early yet by a week"
Said the daisy: n voice is whispering; '6peezy
SO I'm wanted somewhere, know"
"Well, am too wise such @oiees TO heed
How silly you are 10 60"
Memorial day dawaed cool and bright,
The sun his warm rays gave
And there cleaned a star Of purest white
Ga soldiers lo:ely grave.
--yoaihs Copnparioa
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Worth Acting Upon.

DE Fries-I have one improvement to
suggest with reference To the north
pole exploration business.
Snow--Let's have it
De Fries-It is To send the relief ex-
petition on month ahead so as To
have everything ready for the rescue by
the time the explorers arrive. Puck.
Breaking II Gently.
Wifc-He is very sick, isn't he, Doctorp
Doctor-Yes, indeed.
Wife-Well, Doctor, if there is any
thing very serious the matter with him,
tell me ali about it in such a way that
can't understand it-Tcxas Siftings-
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AL, now, it don't
seem like a year
hev gone, a hull
roun' year,
Sence we was fallin'
into line to cele-
49,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-09-15
AWAITING THE NEWS.
How Wilmington People We're Interested
in the Great Snllivan-Corbett Fight.

in the Great Sullivan -Corbett Fight.
That great interest was manifested, in
this city, regarding the result of the
battle of the giants at New Orleans last
week, was self evident from the large
number of men who had congregated
early at the different points where news
of the fight, by rounds, was received by
telegraph and posted on bulletin boards.
On almost every street corner after 8
o'clock p. m. "Wednesday groups of men
could be seen standing and talking of
the merits of the men who were then
in less than an hour to do battle for the
honor of being the heavyweight cham
pion of the world.
AS the time set for the opening of the
fight approached q crowd of over 300
men could be seen at Institute Hall,
anxiously awaiting the posting of the
first bulletin.
II was but a few minutes after 10
o'clock when the first bulletin, giving
the details of the first round, was posted
at John j. Mullins, Sixth and Shipley
streets. From that time up till 10 o'clock
| the street there was packed with men
| who would make a rush forward as
each bulletin was placed upon the
| board.
Sullivan's admirers were there in
large majority, and as round after round
was read to the throng, most of which
| told of disaster to their fayorite, there
were cries of "Its not true" or "They
are sending out fake stories from New
Orleans just to raise betting" Then,
when the fourth round was posted,
"Sullivan smashes Corbett in the neck,
shout went up with, 81 told you SO;
! he can't be whipped"
When the 2tst round was posted stat
ing that Champion Sullivan was knocked
out, the crowd stood still, not word
being heard for nearly a minute, when
from the rear came voice, "Hurrah fol
Corbett! I've won $25, and I'll go tc
the fair tomorrow. Then came groans
from the Sullivan admirers and expires
sions of unbelief in the story told by the
telegraph, and, SIT can't be-" "No mar
can whip John L." "To-morroN
mornings papers will tell ditferen
story"
Then, as the crowd was informed tina
no more bulletins would be posted, they
slowly disappeared in knots Of three o
four to talk over the great event.
While there were no bulletins poster
at the Western Union telegraph otlic
quite crowd gathered there, and as ;
messenger boy would emerge from TIL
office he would be eagerly questioned
and would answer as he was speeding
away with his bulletins. Then tn
crowd would settle back and watch 10
tile next boy,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-09-15

nearly knocked down with the left on
the stomach and the right on the head.
Corbett was dead game and unhurt so
far Sullivan tried right and received
five clips on the head and stomach. The
champions knees were shaking, and he
seemed unable to defend himself. Sulli-
van was fought to the ropes with heavy
rights and lcfts, and the gong seemed
his only safety.
Round 2l-Corbett was first to re-
spond to time. Sullivan's left lead was
very weak and he seemed anxious to
wait, so his opponent was with him,
however, and he saw the championship
bee in his bonnet and the champion re-
ceived u left on the nose, sullivan was
trying for the right, though he made
little attempt to send it home. sullivan
was beaten down with heavy rights and
lcfts, falling to the ground. lie at
tempted to rise and fight, but nature
gave way and he fell and was counted
out and Corbett was proclaimed the
champion of America by Referee Duffy.
The ovation that Corbett received was
something tremendous, and he walked
around the ring kissing and hugging his
friends. Sullivan made speech in the
centre of the ring, saying that he was
glad America got the championship, he
had fought once too often in the ring.
SULLIVAN VERY WEAK
Sullivan's seconds had to come to him
and assist him 10 his corner. 1t re-
quired over two minutes for the de-
feated man to recover himself. Mean
time Corbett had retired to his quarter
on the order of his referee, while the
man who has SO long been known as
| the champion of champions was counted
out and carried to his chair. When the
| ten seconds We're at last at an end,
| Michael Donovan, of the New York
Athletic Club, and w. A. Brady, Cor
belts manager, sprang to the stage and
| flung their arms around the young man
who was now the champion pugilist.
| COrbett returned the salutation with q
hearty embrace, while the tears welled
up into his eyes. Others jumped up tc
the clever Californian and hugged him
THE FORMER CHAMPIONS SPEECH.
While this hugging was going on
Snlliyan's handlers We're pouring water
over him and holding ammonia to his
nose, and with much trouble they
brought him around. When he did
come to, he looked up at Jack McAuliifC
who was tanning him with towel, ant
after opening his eyes halfway, or q.
far as he could, he said: Say, am
lieked2 Did that young fellow do it 2
McAuliffe sorrowfully admitted tina
that was the case. Sullivan did not say
any more until Corbett came over ane
shook hands with him. lie got up
took Corbett's hand, and then spoke t.
the crown. "Gentlemen," said the ex
champion, Il am only glad that th
championship has been won by al
American
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-09-15
EY.4NS TAKEN TO JAIL.


William E. Evans, who is charged
with poisoning the well on the property
of John Rosser at Oak Grove, in Sussex
county, and causing the death of Ray.
mond Rosser, child, was taken to the
Georgetown Jail by Detectives Witsil
and McNey Wednesday. The poisoning
occurred on the night of August 4th,
but it was several days before the das.
tardly crime was discovered. Besides
the child, John Rosser and Mrs. Rosser
drank from the poisoned stream, as did
Mr.. Rosser's mother and a little daughter
of the accused. All recovered with the
exception Of the Rosser child.
Suspicion at once fell upon Evans as
the guilty party and Detectives Witsil
and McEey were detailed to hunt him
down, and work up the evidence against
him, if any The officers went about
their work ina mastery way and have
laid evidence before Attorney general
Nicholson which would seem to fasten
the crime upon Evans beyond doubt
The latter was arrested at fTacony,
Pa, while unloading cross ties at coal
wharf there. He was taken TO Phila-
delphia, given hearing before Magis-
trate Clement and held to await the
uGllpIl VI IllC lJCltNNIG tlANllSlltiNS.
The most difficult work encountered
by the detectives was in securing evil
dence to prove that Evans was at Oak
Grove on the night in question, lie hay
ing claimed that he spent the evening at
Lincoln Park. The officers have in.
formation in their possession which
contradicts Evans story and locates
him ut the scene Of the poisoning on the
fatal night They even found the house
in which Evans had taken his supper
that night. There are number Of wit
ncsscs who will give damaging evidence
against EvGns.
The necessary requisition papers were
obtained from Coy. Pattison Monday
week, and Wednesday the prisoner was
taken to Jail at Georgetown. His trial
will probably come up at the next term
| pf Sussex county court
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-09-15

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Sept. s.-The
Democrats of indianapolis last night
paid tribute to the memory of Vice
president Thomas A. Hendricks, the
occasion being the anniversary of his
birthday, in meeting at Tomliuson
Hall, addressed by Adlai E. Stevenson
and others.
Mr.. Stevenson's reception was an
ovation. He delivered somewhat
extended eulogy upon the dead states
man, and only incidentally touched on
politics.
The following letter from Mr.. Cleve-
land was read:
GRAY GABLES, MASS, Sept. 5, 1920
alexander C. Ayres.-DEAR SIR: l have re-
ceivcd the invitation you sent me i'll behalf
of the Hendricks Club to be present at the
celebration of the birthday of Thomas A.
Hendricks. on the 7th inst. 1t would
afford me great pleasure to accept your
invitation, and thus show my appreciation
of the virtue and public services of the
man whom you honor, but my duties here
make it impossible for me to be present.
Assuring you and your organization that
it would be very great satisfaction for me
to Join with those who will honor and
commemorate his birthday, | am, yours
very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND.
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which long and careful training had
pitched the sinews of tAlth men.


pitched the snews of l,oth men.
CoRBETT'S GRAcEFuI. FORM.
Graceful in every outline from his
neck to his feet, Curbett looked the ideal
athlete A large, well.formed head,
and Il pleasing face, suggestive rather
of the tragedian than the pugiist, but
with tile firm set jaw and the bold, fear
less eye, such as would have served the
gladiator of two thousand years ago,
were his. He had neck which was
model of grace and strength, although
Il triilc longer than would fit the typical
pugilist Corbett's large but shapely
body was supported by strong massive
and muscular legs.
VETERAN AND YOUTH.
As Sullivan sat in his corner, the
stern, sober face furrowed with care
and an experience Of the world, the
grizzled hair, the thick, rounded mus
cles standing out in that fullness of
maturity that usually denotes the last
gain of stubborn strength at the cost of
at least some of the speed and supple
ness of youth, were Il striking picture.
Indeed, from every point Of view he
looked u man past his prime in all but
those undying qualification will and
untiinchlng courage. A man prema-
turely old, and even of years beyond the
meridian of life as far as physique
went, he still wore the look of u winner,
although opposed TO him were youth,
skill, courage and speed.
CHAMPIONSHIPS AND RULES.
John l.. Sullivan won the title of
champion prizc-tighter Of America by
defeating Paddy Ryan. Through his
failure to fight Kilrain he gave kiirain
the title, but the Baltimore man did not
hold it long. sullivan again Won the title
by defeating ktlrain at Richburg, Miss.
Charles Mitchell is champion Of England.
The battle between Mitchell and Sulli-
van would have settled the question Of
the worlds championship, but it ended
in draw. Championship battles should
be fought in the prize.ring under prize
ring rules, but so popular has glove
| fighting become under Marquis OF
| Qucensbury rules that by common con
sent championship titles are now won
and lost by lighting under those rules
| The difference between the two styles
| of fighting is us follows: Under
Queensbury rules n fighter wears
| gloves, fights three minutes and rests
one minute to round. If knocked
down he has ten seconds in which
to regain his feet. If he fails to rise
unaided before the ten seconds expire ht
is whipped. Under prizering rules thu
men fight with bare fists and wrestling il
allowable. A round lasts until one maj
is knocked or thrown down. Wher
down the seconds can aid their principa
to arise, and he has 30 seconds rest be
fore being called to fight another round
If he fails to go to the centre of the RIM
Mt the end of 30 seconds he is defeated
As the time of the round is unlimited
the fighting is not so rapid usually as il
glove fights. The fact that glove.fight
ing is lawful in Louisiana, Virginia AM
in some other states has caused tina
style Of contest to be the one usuall
adopted. A champion is not expected t
fight every man who challenges him
but is supposed, if necessary, to tigh
about three times in year