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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20

eddy. 1t is we'll known that in thou.
sands OF cases the entry, absent with
out leave, was made in the company
rolls of different regiments with no
thought that these rolls were to be in
the nature Of permanent records. I'm
der one general order thousands of
men, many OF them wounded. more of
them sick. and not q few of them on
arduous duty at the time, were report
ed absent without leave or a. desert
ers. The manifest injustice of this
order was acknowledged, and at .
later date action was taken to prevent
injury to some of the bravest and most
deserving men in the army. The GOV.
errors OF many states and the Legisla-
lures took prompt action to prevent
injury to the soldiers of their respec-
tive states, and the matter also came
before Congress-, but these rolls are
still the source of information to the
clerks OF the Pension Department.
If Commissioner Lochren drops the
name of man on the theory that he
was deserter, without furth er in
vestigation than that made by the
clerks in his own department, he NAV
DO incalculable injury to hundreds If
not thousands of his comrades, We
believe that no old soldier would be so
short-sighted, SO narrow minded. so
unjust as to fall into such an error.
AS to the matter of disability coming
from wounds or from, vicious habits.
the question is a very nice one. 1t is
certain that thousands of men went
into the service young and in robust
health, and came out, if not invalids.
shaken in health and unfit for the
struggle of life. The Government
when it called for troops, was not
over particular as to the habits of the
med who did the fighting. If any
man who has a record as a good sol
der is now disabled it would seem
that the Government ought not to be
overparticular as to his habits. It
may, of course, kick him aside and in
TO the gutter, but all the same the act
will be discreditable.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20
Will BE Discreditable.

The Chicago Inter Ocean, in COM
menting upon the dropping of names
from the pension roll ON the charge of
desertion, says: Wherever names
have been wrongfully placed on the
pension lists they should be dropped.
There is no disposition to question the
propriety of such an action, and there
never has been, but up to this time
there never has been any parade of
such action as evidence of extraordi-
nary merit or zeal onlthe part of the
pension authorities.
When it comes to the question of
dropping men because their names an.
pear upon the records as deserters. or
as men who were absent without leave.
there is chance for discussion. The
whole ground has been covered repeat.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20

had followed up his success he could
have captured or annihilated Lees
whole army, and thus practically end.
ed the war. The Confederates expect.
ed counter attack Immediately after
the repulse of Pickett on the third day.
and prepared as we'll as they could to
meet it. That was what they had a
right to Anticipate as the logic of the
situation, and they would not have
been disappointed if Grant instead of
Meade had been in command. The
Federal Army was badly injured, to be
sure, but it was still stronger than the
opposing force, and the chances we're
all in its favor. There is some force in
the contention that Meade had reason
to be satisfied with what he had &C.
complished, and that he was not aware
OF the advantage that he possessed by
reason OF the enemy's scant supply of
ammunition; but the fact remains that
he lost splendid opportunity by neg
Letting to do what ordinary military
sagacity would have suggested. He
won magnificent victory, but he
might have made it the conclusive one
OF the war. There is good evidence to
the effect that he did not want to fight
at Gettysburg at all, and that he would
have retreated on the second dav but
for the unanimous opposition of the
subordinate commanders, from which
it is easy to understand why he failed
to do more than he did.
1t does not appear that any attempt
was made to ascertain what Lee was
doing or where he had gone after the
close OF the battle. AS a matter of fact
he was compelled to linger several days
within easy striking distance on &C.
count OF the difficulty of crossing the
swollen river. Ifhe had been attacked
at any time during that necessary de-
lay, his surrender would have been the
inevitable result. But he was not dis
turbed, much to his surprise and graf
itication. He built bridges and got
the last OF his men out of the precari-
GUS situation without any interference.
Meade could have hurled a fresh force
of at least 10000 upon him while he
waited there; and it must always be
wonder why such action was not taken.
The explanations that have been given
OF the singular lack of military energy
"A~ASAA SAAuo pCl LulOtctA Il Ocdttu ARMY 10
escape when it might have been cap
tured, all involve a certain measure of
blame for the man who was directly
responsible. Meade was brave and
devoted officer, and his name will ever
be gloriously associated with the tri-
umph at Gettysburg; but history must
say OF him, nevertheless, that he blum
dered terribly in not making q pursuit |
that would surely have destroyed Lees
army and materially shortened the
war. This is the opinion of all compe-
tent military critics. It does not i'm
ply that he purposely neglected an i'm
portant duty, but it does not signify
that he missed supreme chance which |
would have been improved by a man
like Grant, and that his fame as SOL |
dier must always be discounted accord
lngly, in spite of the fact that he
achieved one of the greatest victories
Of modern times.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20
SURGERY EXTRAORDINARY.
And the Narrator Was . Liar Extra0rds.
nary, Too.

And the Narrator Was = Liar Extr.ord:-
nary. Too.
II see that a doctor down in Vir-
ginny is about to fasten a couple of
arms on q teller that had bis arms
took off," said the man with the GIN
ger beard.
"Yas, I read that" said the gro-
Ger, land / flowed at first you had
went to writin' stories fer the pa
pera"
AS usual, the grocer's sarcasm was
beard continued:
Il bet he makes success OF it, il
he is anything of doctor. Tell you
why ! knowed of a very case OF
that kind. It was this way: They
was horrible railroad accident oncet
on that there railroad run on down
in Interchangeable one where the
centfpedes ct of the tires fun the
engine, you remember"
But you said that happened down
in Mexico. shouted the delighted
grt Ger.
said what happened down in
Mexico?" asked the man with the
ginger beard, with the air OF one who
was sure OF his position.
THAT there centipede business"
"Well. sposing 1 did? 1t hap
pens on them southern roads most
anywhere. But to get back to my
story. As / was sayin', they was
horrible accident and people was scat
tered around in sections fer more
than a hundred Yards. They was one
Teller who was rich who had his arms
and legs fsoth smashed all to pieces.
Says he. 1 got a hundred thousand
dollars in the bank and I'll give half
OF 1T to any doctor who will fix up
these here limbs as good as new by
gosh, says young doctor who was
on the train. IN 90 YOU And what
did he do. but to take couple OF fell
lers who was bound to 60 under any
way and cut the legs off of one of
them, and the arms off of t'other and
sew 'em on to that there capitalist
And they stuck, too. and growed on
FAST But here is where the funny
part OF the story comes in. The fell
Ter at furnished the arms had been a
great scrapper in his day, you see, l
heered all about it afterwardsA and
they couldn't anybody look at this
Teller any more Thought his wantin'
to put up his dukes and poke him in
the face. Lord knows how many
fights the Teller wouldn't "a had eff
1T hadn't been for the fact that his
legs was took from Teller that was
one OF the.worst CT wards ever walked.
So, jist about when this here patched
up capitalist would get his fists in
fightin' position them legs would
sorter see the state of things and he'd
run awaJ-or, ruther, the legs would
like Skeered dog"
Seems to me-" said the grocer,
''that ii l was tellin' that story, I
would have had one leg wantin' to 90
forrerd an the other wantin' to 90
backerd; 50 the Teller would jist 90
round and round like "
"Wal," said the man with the GIN
ger beard, II might a. told it that
away, too. il wanted to lie about it. !
ButaI amt that kind"
And the man with the ginger beard |
helped himself to handful of raisins |
and went over to offer suggestions to
the blacksmith, who was setting a
tire for man from Potato Creek
Ind in n apoliS Trurpol
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20
TRUE PHYSICAL TEST.
The Softest Bed Not Always the Best Aid
to Comfort.

The softest Bed Not Always the Best Aid
to Comfort.
There is an old story of an Indian
and IA ''pale-face, who, after a long
lays journey, lay down in deserted
cabin at nightfall to rest The
Indian. wrapping himself in his
blanket stretched himself on the
floor of the cabin, with his feet to
the fire, and was soon asleep. His
companion, meantime. has espied a
feather bed in another room, and con-
graduating himself on his discovery,
jumped in and was soon in a doze.
With the first rays OF the morning
light the Indian rose refreshed, and
ready for the days task. He went to
arouse his comrade. when 10! he found
him dead from the exhaustion of the
previous day,
Luxurious repose is never true
physical rest.
To enjoy that blessing to it's fullest
extent, freedom from restraint must
be allowed every part of the body A
firm surface is required-one that
Will tend to keep the body stretched
out at full length, that the lungs and
heart may feel no sense of restriction
Dy compression of the chest-walls.
and that the blood may have unin-
corrupted course in every direction.
We should never be guilty of sun.
posing that the person whom we saw
sitting In chair, with his chin press
ing on his sunken chest, was ENJOYING
true physical rest no matter how
fast asleep he might appear to be.
The tendency Of the body to grayi.
tate toward the lowest part -of-.a
1eather-bed Is beyond remedy
In this position the whole lbody ia
often so curled up that no one mart ia
Tree from construction. The chest
walls are caved In, and the whole
BODY suffers from the consequent lack
OF proper oxygenation OF the blood
and the restriction which is placed
upon Its general circulation. The
blood moves slugglshly, and as a re-
suit the condition of "fat and flabbvn
is superinduced.
ms condition Is never likely to
follow the constant use of firm hair
for the blood has no chance
10 get dropsical from too sluggish a
circulat on.
Perfect physical repose, like perfect
physical activity, is dependent upon
q proper equilibrium OF the bodily
functions during slumber.
The story Of the Indian and the
white man might easily have been
founded on fact Youths Compan.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20
Queer Cats in a Church Spires

Three cats Of a species said to be
unknown were discovered recently in
the spire OF church at Brighton,
Mass The cats we're covered with
coat OF long, shaggy fur; their
teeth are long and are almost like
tusks On the nose of each is large
tuft OF hair resembling a tusk. They
are very agile and sprang from rafter
to rafter with the ease of a squirrel
1t Is not known how they got into
the spire or how long they have been
there. but it is believed that they
have been confined in their arial
abode for many yeara-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20
BESSIE.

Bring out the black marc.
be careful take care!
whoa, Besaie, whoai
Don't lay back your ears 20
u makes you look Wei qua,
Mean and malicious,
And you amt so;
Oh, no, you amt 20.
Take care, therel
Would you bite me. You jadc2
II you do you'll be paid
In way you won't like.
! do hate to strike,
But you'd better take care
Or will, swear"
All, therel Amt she q daisyP
whoa, Bessie. be easy"
just take note Of her points
From ears TO hoof joints, -
Black as coal,
Smooth as a mole,
Long neck and high crest,
Good shoulder, full breast,
Limbs slender and straight
Head small and well shaped, (
Ears short and pointed, z
Ribbed close and we'll jointed. =,
Thin nostril and wide, -
Short hair, tender hide,
Like a soft, satin skein
Her black wavy mane.
What's that you say?
Her eye gives her away?
Shows too much Of the whito?
Don't know but you're right.
1t makes her ook evil
And wild as the devil.
Well, Bessio's no saint,
You can bet that she amt,
But she's very much human
Like capricious woman,
One minute gentle and kind,
just to your mind.
The next you can't tell,
But shell be raisin'-well,
"Whoa, Bessie, whoa"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20
BONES OF A DEPARTED RACE.
Found In Two Large Burial Places IN Me-
brasks-Men Of Great Stature.

Found in Two Large Burial Places in Me-
braska-Men Of Great Stature.
A farmer blowing near Calhoun,
Neb, recently turned up Q human
skull, and search revealed . large
number of other skulls besides
bones. The relics were those of q DOW,
erful race. and who they were is I'M
known. The skulls are large, but the
forehead is extremely low. A World
Herald reporter visited the place, ana
a measurement was taken Of one of
the lower jaws found. and compared
with the dimensions taken OF one OF
the men on the field The relics jaw
was found to be an inch larger each
way, in proportion, than that OF the
person whose measurement had been
taken, although he was six feet three
inches ia height weighed nearly 200
pounds, and had unusually large
jaws The measurement of the
lower maxillary found is as follows:
Depth. 4 inches; width of the upper
extremities, 81 inches; width inside
measure from wisdom tooth to wis
dom tooth, 2t inches; total length of
jaw, ST inches. The upper jaw was
fully as large, while the teeth resem-
bled those of a cow more than those
of human being. They were badly
worn, and would 20 to show that the
owner ate meat, presumably buffalo,
great DEAL A dentist. when shown
the teeth. said that they were much
larger than any of those OF white
person living in this age.
A theory advanced is that these
are the remains OF some Mandan In
dians, who were the earliest settlers
of this part of the country, but were
ultimately exterminated by the
Sioux. The size of these bones would
explode this theory, however. as the
Mandans were not large race.
Another theory is that they are, Der
haps, the remains of Northwestern
Indians, who were killed by another
tribe This tribe were large in stat
ure, according to tradition, many be-
ing six feet and more in height
The reporter found, about fifty feet
from the location of this trench.
another, in which were buried the re-
uaIuS OI HVe grown persons ana one
infant. A spade piled to the earth
soon brought to view the remains of
six human beings These skulls
were smaller, and not of such extra
ordinary thickness as those exhumed
from the first trench. They also bore
the appearance of having lain in the
ground for longer period, as they
would crumble apart OF their own
weight, while those first discovered
were in fair state of preservation.
The cavities of the skulls had be-
cone filed with dirt, and it was only
with great care in handling that q
very fair sample was preserved. The
trench Was only about three feet
square and about twOfeet deep In
order to place human body in so
small grave it must have been fear
fully mutilated. When found the arms
were over the head, while the tibia
and ttbia were found under all. The
skulls were also found in different DO
sitions, some being straight up and
down, while Others were face up and
some with the face down.
No pottery, metal, or the like was
found by which they could be classed
With the mound builders
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20
Gen. Waltllall.

It is said that the Confederate brig
adler is falling out of public life. Only
ten Southern Generals are left in the
Senate, and not half as many survive
In the House. The most picturesque
OF them all is Walthall of Mississippi.
who succeeds Lamar in the Senate.
Gen. Walthall is tall and very slen-
der man, with q veritable name OF black
hair. He entered the Confederate SER
vice as lieutenant, and rose so quick
~ in rank that when the battle OF Mis-.
sion Ridge was fought it was he who
was in charge of the brigade that bore
the brunt of Hooker's attack.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20
Ancient Burial Custom

The practice in early English his
tory was to bury the heart and bowels
OF prominent man in one church and
his body in another. In 1898 the
BODY OF Richard Cgur de Lion was
found buried in Rouen Cathed raj.
confirming the historic statement
HIS heart and bowels were deposited
at Chaluz
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20

some interesting facts to a writer for
the London Globe. Though no longer
quite so young as he was, he is still
active and hearty, and must have been
IN his prime a very powerful man,
weighing 100 pounds. He has in his
time, at one stroke, cut through two
sheep, one carcass inside the other. and
in similar manner through two and
three-quarters inches of solid lead. A
specially made cuirass, much thought
OF at the time by the Duke of Cam
bridge, when tested by the redoubta-
BILE Henderson was cut clean through.
Steel plates-siX to the inch-and
ordinary pokers have been severed at
one blow by the same strong arm,
These exploits were all accomplished
with SWORD made for him by the old
firm of Wilkinson. 1t h cas.ed Eek
calibur, and weighs but four pounds.
1t is perfectly plain, slightly curved,
has hilt something like naval cut
lass, and is tempered to perfection.
Mr.. Henderson was present at the
battle of Chillianwallah in 1S49, and
can testify to some remarkable in
stances of the power of a keen sword.
Toward the termination of the fight,
as the British troops were slowly retir-
ing, sikh challenged by his gestures
and defiant attitade an Irish soldier to
leave the ranks and engage in single
combat. One thrust from his bayonet
went right through the sikh, who,
though MORALLY wounded, instantane.
ously with his razor-edged tulwar cleft
his opponents head in two as far down
as the base of the neck, both falling
dead at the same instant. After this
engagement a sikh was found sitting
on the ground apparently unhurt, yet
holding his hands up to his head, and
when the surgeon babe him lower his
arms he fell dead on the spot, with
half his skull gone, the entire upper
part having been cut clean through.
Elephants are completely disabled by
one blow from the Arabs two-handed
sword, which almost sewers the huge
hind leg, biting deep into the bone.
This feat IS varied by slashing off the
trunk, leaving it dangling only by
piece of skin. A Ghoorka has been
seen by the late Laurence Oliphant to
behead buffalo with single blow of
his cookrie. And Sir Samuel Baker.
a man powerful enough to weld dur
ing his African exploration the "Baby,"
an elephant rifle weighing twenty-five
pounds, once Glove wild boar with
his big hunting knife almost in halves
as it was making final rush, catching.
it Just behind the shoulder where the
hide and bristles are at least a span;
thick. Sir Walter Scott relates how
The Earl of Angus. with his huge,
sweeping brand, challenged an op-
ponent to fight, and at blow chopped
asunder his thighbone, killing him on |
The spot. There is story current in
Australia that u Lieutenant Anderson,
n 1852, during an encounter with
cut clean through the
gun barrel of his adversary with his
sword. And at Kassassin it is related
hat one of Arab Pasha's soldiers was
severed in two during the midnight
,harge. But in the opinion of experts
his is very improbable, even had the
lew regulation sabre been then in nae.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20
A Gentle Hint.

He-Carrie, won't you 60 to church
With me some Sunday. She-Don't
you think 1t is ever so much nicer to
60 to the minister's housee-Ex
change.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20
SOLDIERS AT HOME.
THEY TELL SOME INTERESTING
ANECDOTES OF THE WAR.
now the Boys Of Both Armies WhIled Avav
Life In Camp-Foraging Experiences,
Tiresome Marches-Thrllllng Scenes an
the Battle6eld-Pylsou lite. Etc.


HE recent Gettys-
burg reunion has
revived discussion
in the history of that
great battle, partic-
ularly with refer
'ence to the manage
'ment of the Federal
side Of the struggle.
It is now we'll
known, says the st.
Louis Globe-Demo-
GRAFT tnak ~ Moo1o
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20

AO PCA
formed with special
weapons, and on this
subject and that of
sword blows gener-
ally, Mr.. Henderson,
the we'll known pro-
lessor of swordsman-
ship. and for many
years connected with
Angeles School of
Arms, has related
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20

NINE out of ten people you talk
with have some sort of a tale of woe
to tell. WV
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-20
One Stroke of a Sword.

SNM HEATS of workmanship,
IN such as cutting through
" 49, triangular bars of lead or
N&O no ,sian oE IL
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-08-06
HARTLEY NEWS.

HARTLEY, Tex, Aug. 5,-ThIs vicl-
nifty has been pleased with good general
rains. over half ~ inch failing within
the past twcnty-four hours
For July We had two aud quarter
inches, distributed throughout the month.
Stock water on the prairics Is plentiful,
and grass IN abundance. Cattle arc fat.
Corn. sorghum and forage crops never
better, and we have splendid prospects
for u large Yield.
We are having quite an Influx Of pros
ppctors and homesoclscrs, aud some good
deals IN real estate have been made.
The prelmlnaries for tho erection OF
nice church IL well advanced, aud
about 500 already subscribed by The
Methodist denomination. The church will
cost 5000 to $500
Our well drlllcrs and windmill men are
kept busy supplying The farmers, all OF
whom are wanting wells put down,
Our commissioners court viii receive
bids on the sth inst for the four leagues
Of school lands belonging 10 Hartley
county, said lands situated IN Martin
county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-08-06
REpUBLIoAN CAUCUS.

The room Of the committee on judiciary
was none too large to hold the Rcpnbli-
can members Of congrss who gathered
there tonight to nominate thelr candidates.
for the offices Of the Fifiy-;hiri congress.
Henderson of Illinois presided and Hooker
OF New York acted az secretary. and
each was subsequently reelected to the
same position in the caucus for the en-
suing congress.
When 1t came TO nominating the ticket
that Is 10 be defeated Monday, Hender-
son nominated ex-speaker Reed. The
nomination was made By reclamation,
and after prolonged applause, Heed re-
spoudcd In a characteristic speech. -Four
mtnhs ago, he said. they had left con.
gress and returned TO their homes with
the country In a prosperous condition.
All the mills were running, tpndles
playing furnaces roaring, labor EN-
ployel everywhere, aud thf people
happy. Now" he continued, we are
called back to End extraordinary Dpsl-
ness depression, distrust ~ ~ crflee,
aud general decentralization OF ne n
nances 81 the country. conhiii0n OF
nervousness, precipitaied by ne Demo-
cratic failure to lenslnfe. IN this efner-
gehey Democrats cali upon hfpnbli-
eaus 70 lay aside all pariisanshp; forget
anything that has been done In the past
and Join with Democrats 10 get them out
Of their present ironblr.
There was no attempt on the part Of
Mr.. Reed to outline tue party ,nohcy,
and he concluded by saying ine hepub-
lican party would be found dlsclar ging
Its duty In way 10 compare VAN the