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The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-05
FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR Sl.OO.

The Semi-Wcckly News is pub
lishcd and mailed Tuesday and
Friday Of each week. Each cdi-
ton is eight pages, forty columns,
eighty columns per week, four
thousand one hundred and sixty
columns in one year, at
cost of only one dollar to
the subscriber. In ordinary type,
straight set matter, these one
hundred and four copies furnished
to each of ur annual subscribers
contain space for Io,4cO, 600 ems
or lO,4OO thousand ems; without
including cost Of foreman and as
sistdnt to set that matter at cur
rent | Mon prices costs S. cents
per thousand ems, or 5000, 90 to
set up the matter which one vol
unin of the Semi Weekly could
contain, and as rule it is we'll
filled with fresh set matter OF
course this is only one element Of
the cost; to gather the matter
locally and by telegraph and pre-
pare it for the printers to furnish
the white paper, the ink, and to
print when prepared, all cost
money; to pay the foreman, and
his assistant, the pressman and
assistant, the mailing clerk. and
the keeping Of the subscription
books, and the postage, cost a lot
more money. Those who exam
inc the plain statement as to the
cost OF composition to fill the
columns ofthc Scmi-WeeSly News
with reading matter for one ) car
will naturally inquire how it can
be sold for only one dollar per
year. The result Of nearly four
thousand dollars worth of labor
for one dollar, does sound cheap,
but this is one of the hows The
composition and forcman's wages,
preparing copy, etc, cost no more
for ten thou sand copies than for
one; the only difference in the
cost of printing an edition of one
thousand and ten thousand, being
the cost OF white paper, the ink
and press work. Another one Of
the hows is, the mass Of the mat
ter used in our Scmi-Wcckly edi-
ton goes into it, fresh and live
from the columns Of our Daily;
in fact telegraph and local matter
designed COR the Daily often first
takes It's place in our Semi Week
ly columns, thus appearing in Daily
and Semi Weekly the day it is
received, by thus, putting the bur
den of the cost of news gathering,
the telegraph bills, and cost of
composition upon the Daily, we
are enabled to furnish to our
readers of the Semi Weekly News
for one year, matter, the prcpar-
ing of which for the press cost
really more, tina. four thousand
} dollars p annum. Hence, we
head the article, -Four Thousand
Dollars for One Dollar, and we
want to make this trade with ten
thousand new persons in the next
twelve months. If you live in
Waco, order copy Of the Semi.
Weekly News sent to some friend
in the older states; they will APP
preciate it, and it will help adver-
tise Waco. 1t only costs one dol
lar per wear. Send money by
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-05

100 pieces seml-porcelain dinner
sets at SO, at Lynch's, 600 Austin
street.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-05

For the teuderest ana greatest
variety of meats see Crippen, corner
Fifth and Franklin.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-05

The handsomost variety of white
canvas, brown canvas, Russia calf and
dongoia ladies' low quarters are shown
at Sleeper, Clifton ~ Dukes.
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r,n.rses of a College Girl.

The absolutely necessary expenses
If n rirl who attends the leading WON
ems colleges are said to be; Bryn
NIawr. s475; Vassar. $500; Smith, $3.50;
Wellesley, $500 Women's College e,o OF
Baltimore, $500; Mount llolyoke' S|oo'
This of course, docs not include dress
nor incidentals of any SORT. WIN re
card to the former, much more IS re-
CURED in order to be like Others IN
the tirst-named colleges than at inc
last two in the list, For books ana
stationery from $40 to $50 must ., oo
added to the amount given in al c"se''
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No. r Is Egan's coal yard.

Climax Pills cure liver ills, iaun-
dice, biliousness, sick headache and
constipation. 20 cents box at all
drug stores.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-12-05
HORNE d WILLIAMS,
4l9 Franklin Street, Waco, Tex.

To our lady friends: Is your
hair falling out? If it is, go to
Dismuke and get bottle of "47ll."
Lie will guarantee TO stop it.
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BROWNS IRON BITTERS
cures Dyspepsia, In
digest1o on & Debi ! tty.

My love Is pretty as the rose,
AsJackson'H photographs disclose.
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Da,avs Have Dangerous Enos'
Try at once the Old Dom'n,o =
C;aarettes. Photograph IN each
package.
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200 2ll South Sth Street, Waco, Tex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-05
AIexaudriA Gasstte.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 5, 1898.

MosLEMs IN ADMINISTRATIONS
Alexander Russell Webb, who repre-
sents the Mohammedans in the United
States, and has his headquarters in New
York, says he has reported to the syn
dictate of rich Mohammedans in India
for whom he has been securing esti
mates on lands in Georgia, Alabama
and Florida for the formation of Mo
hammedan colonies. He expects a
definite report from the syndicate with
in a few weeks, and it is probable that
the purchase of the land will be con-
summated shortly afterward.
Colonel Webb has as his guest Alb
durrahim Effendi, of Egypt, who is to
assist him in his work. Both the Ellen
di and Consul Webb are enthusiastic
about the project, and both are of the
opinion that the lands in the South are
letter adapted for colonization purposes
Il an lands in any other section OF the
country.
Abdurrahim Effendi is much pleased
18th the progress made in the propaga-
I on of the Moslem faith in America.
Fe has with him an Interpreter, being
h mself unable to speak the English
tongue, though he is q fluent Persian
and Arabic scholar. Immediately after
The lands are bought, they will be put
in readiness for the ~colonists. Every
thing is working well III India for the
emigration, which will be large. Sew
eral hundred dollars will be represent
ed in the purchase of land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-05
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Patterns
FRENCH'S BOOKSTORE, KING ST.
BooK AND STATIONERY.

UNIVERSAL FASHION COMPANY'S
PERFECT FITTING PATTERNS excel all
others.
Because they are perfectin fit, each part be-
ing cut with exactitude.
Because material is saved by their use.
Because the descriptions arc short, concise
and yet embrace every detail. giving all nee
essary instructions how to put the model to-
gcther.
Because they come in all necessary sizes.
Because they are so cut that the measure
need only to be taken in the ordinary man.
ner, and no allowance or deduction is re-
quircd as is the case with other patterns.
Because no matter how intricate the de-
sign, the pattern is so cut, notched and ar
ranged that a child can put it together with
out difficulty.
Because when the garment is made like the
pattern, it is sure to look like the illustration
by which it was selected.
Because they are put in envelopes bearing
the description in three languages.
Because they are the lowest in price.
Because they are absolutely perfect in fit,
and save time, labor, material, money and
patience.
Call for complete catalogue. Patterns sent
to any address, postpaid, on receipt of the
price.
Get a copy of the ALBUM OF FASHIONS,
1000 large illustrations, only 2Oc. All the
New Fashion Books in stock.
ROBERT W. FRENCH.
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SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

Knights Templar, Old Dominion Command
ery meets every third Friday OF each month
at Masonic Temple.
Roval Arch Chapter: Mount Vernon Royal
Arch Chapter meets every first Friday OF each
month ut Masonic Temple.
Washington Lodge OF Ma
SONS meets on the second and fourth Thurs-
DAYS of each month.
Andrew Jackson Lodge of Masons meets or
the first and third Thursdays of each month.
Potomac Lodge Of Odd Fellows, No. 80,
meets in their hall. on north Columbus street,
every Friday night.
Sarcpta Lodge l. O.. o. F.. No. 46, meets in
their hall, on King street, every Tuesday
night.
Marley Encampment, No. 6, meets every
second and fourth Monday at Odd FelloWs'
Uall, north Columbus street.
Mechanics Lodge Knights of Pythias, No.
3, meets every Thursday night in Pythian
Hall. north Pitt street.
Oriental Lodge Knights of Pythias meets
every Friday night Oh north Pitt street.
Alexandria Lodge X. of p, No. ~, meets
Wednesday nights at Sarepta Hall, hing
street.
Potomac Tent Reclabites meets in Sarepts
Hall every Friday night.
Golden Light Lodge Of Good Tempiars
meets in their hall, on south Fairfax street,
every Tuesday evening.
Talisman Lodge Good Templars meets every
Monday night III Pythian Hall, north Pil
street.
Junior Order Rechabites meets every Mon
day night at Good Templar's hall, south Fair
fax street.
Refuge Council, Sons of Jonadab, No. u,
meets every Monday night at sarepta Hall
Juvenile Tcmplars meets every Saturday
afternoon at Good Templars Hall south fa1-
fax street.
Champion Castle, No. 5, Knights of Golden
Eagle meets every Wednesday night at Good
Templar's hall, south Fairfax street.
Alexandria Council Royal Arcanum meets
n Potomac Hall room, north Columbus street,
second and fourth Tuesday.
Belle Haven Lodge Knights Of Honor meets
every first and third Tuesday in Potomac
Lodge room, north Columbus street.
Robert Andrews Division brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers meets fist and third
Sunday in Potomac Lodge room.
Osceola Tribe of Red Men, No. i, meets
every Thursday night in Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria Catholic Beneficial Society meets
every Sunday night in st. Mary's Hall, corner
ROYAL and Wolfe streets.
Young Mem SOdality Lyceum meets every
Sunday night in their hall on Duke street.
Lafayette Lodge, No. IL, Independent Or
der Mechanics meets Wednesday night at Odd
Fellows Hall, north Columbus street.
Alexandria Council, No. 33, Jr. o. o. A. N.
meets Thursdays at Washington Hall, King
street.
Rathbone Division, Uniform Rank K. OFF,
meets every other Wednesday at Pythlan
Castle, Pitt street.
Alexandria Light Infantry meet every Mon
day night at their Armory, south Royal street.
Confederate Veterans meet first Monday
night in each month at Columbia Engine
Sons of Confederate Veterans meet first
Mount Vernon Court, No. 7713, 40. F.
If a, meet every Tuesday night at Pythian
10. b. B. meets first Monday in each
month. "
every quarter.
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Washington and Southwestern Vestibuled
Limited, operated daily between Washington
and Atlanta. Leave Washington, No. 81.
10 AZ p. m; Charlottesville 55 am; Lynch,
burg 3 40 a. M; arriving Danville $50 a. M;
Atlanta 1 SO p. M.
Returning leave Atlanta, No. 80, - As PM.
Danvillc - 10 2. H.; arrive Lynchburg
/ 30 a. ~: Charlottesville 3 33 a. m: Wash.
iugton 6 45 4. IN. This train is composed Ell,
tirely Of Pullman cars, on which no extra fare
is charged over and above regular Pullman
charges. Through Pullman Sleeping Car New
York to New Orleans, and New York to An,
g:sta' also between Washington and Memphis
zig Atlanta and Birmingham. Connects al
Atlanta with Ruliman sleeper 10 Shreveport
Ii. via Meridian and VicksbErg, and ais
also connects in Union station, Atlanta, with
through Pullman Sleeper via Macon & G. 5. 6
F. r. Z. for Jacksonville.
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Opening and Closing of the Mails.

Northern mails close at 7 80 and 8 80 a. M.
and - 80, 6 80 and s 45 P. m. Open at
8 90 a.. M, ~ 90 II. and 6 80 p. IN.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville,
clos. at Z so and 10 so n. m. and s 10 p.
H.. Open at S 90 a. M. and ) 90 p. M.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
10 45 a. N. and 4 so and S 45 p. NJ. Open
ut 90 a. IN. and II 30 p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at Z so a. m.
aud 4 80 p. m. Open at o GO a. M.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close at
6 40 a. m. and 4 90 p. M. Open at 8 90 am.
and 8 40 p. m.
Western mails close at 945 a. IN. and
- so p. IN. Open at s Goa. IN. and 1900 m.
Washington mails close at I 80 and 8 80 a.
m. and y 80, 4 10, $50 and S45 p. M.
OPEN at S 90 and 10 90 a. NJ, 1900 M. and
Office Hodrs--open at s 90 a. n. Close at
80 p. M. Open at 6 80 p. M. Close at 7 90
Sunday Hours-open at 0 90 a M. Close
at 8 80 a. m.
Carriers Standardization made at
80 and 10 90 a. N. and II &c, 100 and
As p. n.
Deliveries made at s co a. M, 10 90 m. and
300 p. III.
Sunday-Carriers' window open at 8 90 and
close at 8 so a. IN.
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RefrigpratorS,
Headquarters for Summer Goods.

Ice Cream Freezers, Lemon Squeezcrs, Refri-
g%erators, Fly Traps, Fly Fans, Fruit Jars and
the Summer Rochester Lamp for sale by
L. j. MILLER Il son.
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MANASSAS BRANCH.

WARRENTON-Trains Nos. 9, II, 30 and
40 CONNECT daily to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION-Lcave Rocky
Mount daily except Sunday 4 45 u. m, ar
rive Franklin junction 7 so n. m. Leave
franklin Junction daily except Sunday 5:O
p. H.: arrive Rocky Mount ST p. m.
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
On trains Nos. IS and SO Pullman Buffet
Sleepcrs between New York and Atlanta, and
Atlanta and New Orleans, and Atlanta and
Memphis via Birmingham.
On trains Nos. II and ID Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and Atlanta
New York, and Washington and Hot Springs
via Salisbury and Ashville.
WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION.
Leave Alexandria from depot at 8 10 a. H.,
and 4 30 p. m. daily, arrive at Round Hill
II 40 n. M. and Z 30 p. M.
Leave w. & O.. Junction daily Cd p. IN.
for Herndon, arriving at Herndon Z 40 p. III.
Returning, trains leave Round Hill q 20 a.
m. and = 20 p. IN. daily, arriving at Ale1an-
dria at 8 % 4. N. and D % p. m.
Leave Lcesburg daily at 6 80 a. m, arrive
Alexandria wv. & o. Junction) 637 a. IN.
The 8 10 4. IN. train from Alexandria con-
meets at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge,
Bcrryville and Winchester, and at Leesburg
with stages for Aldie and Middleburg.
The 8 10 a. m l.. train and 4 80 p. m. train
from Alexandria connect at Vienna with
stages for Fairfax Courthouse.
Through tickets on sale at the principal
stations to all points. For rates or informa-
ton apply to any agent of the company cr to
w. A. TURK. G. P. A, Washington, d. G.
S. H. HARDWICK, A.G.P.A., Atlanta, Ga.
Us. B. THOMPSON, Supt, Rich. Va.
W. II. GREEN, Gen. Mgr, Washington.
T. o. TROY, Asst. Supt. Alc1a, Va.
SOL HAAS, Traffic Mgr. Washington.
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as follows:

On and after June 3, 1898, cars will run
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c
for Infants and Children.

"Castoria is so well adaptedto children that
recommend it AZ superior oany prescription
known to me" II. A ARCHER, ". D.,
Ill SO. oxford ST., brooklyn, n. Y.
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Instant communication by any subscriber
With any other is furnished any moment, day
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY,

The following houses, whose advertisements
appear in the GAZETTE, will be found reliable,
and are commended to the attention of pur.
chasers:
AGRICULTURAL.
Herbert Bryant, foot of Duke street.
AUCTIONEERS.
J.T. Rafferty,, 70S-710 King street.
BOOK AND STATIONERY.
Robt. w. French, All and 40 King street.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
+. Pafr& Son, 423 King street.
II. l.. Simpsons Sons, agents for w. l..
Douglas shoes.
BRICKS.
Alexandria Brick Works, Hunting creek.
BREWERS.
Robert Portncr Brewing Company, north st.
Asaph street.
COAL AND WOOD.
] .R. Zimmerman, foot of Queen street.
W. A. SmoOt e Co, Shoots wharf.
CAKES AND CONNECTIONS.
D. Harry Appich, 525 King street.
George Il. Hill * Co., 216-222 north Lee
street.
Cu~Iy,,v,5r
49,
E. j. Miller * Son, 81 King street.
DENTAL.
u S. Dental Association, 9TH and D streets,
Washington.
FINANCIAL
First National Bank, 5. W. cor. Lee and
Prince streets.
o'nuz ~
'f IN" : Ii.,fort cor Tirg and Fairf,.
80.
FURNISHING GOODS.
Henry Strauss. 304 King street.
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SOUTHBOUND.
Leave Pennsylvania Railroad depot ut
10 10, II 10 n. m, and - %, II is, 1 %.
> 50. 8 co, ) 90 p. n.
F,rry Derot, sos, 935. 10 80. IL 50 a.
NJ. and II %. / %, . 90, 3 10, 800. 4 05,
4 50. ) 10 and 20 p. IN.
Fairfax Street Junction. 6 30, sos, 30,
10 10. 10 30. il Is, II 30 n M, ard - 05,
II so. 1 O5. l %. 2o5. 10. 10, ) 30,
/ O5 / 30. > 10. 535 AID 6 10. For Little
HuAtingc eek 6:35, 7 10and Z 30 pm.
Arrive AT Mount Vernon, I 10. S 40, 10 10,
10 IL. II -. II 42 Il. m, and ID ID. - ~,
112. / ~. , ID. ~. , 12. 3 ID, II,
4 A.. u. 542. 6 ~ and s ID p. NJ.
NORTHB0UND.
Leave Mount Vernon I 10. 30. 101S.
10 is. II Is. II Is n. III, and 12 IS. 12aS.
11S. Is. 21S, 24S, Is, is, 4 is,
1 4S. 5 is, 5 Is. 6 As and $ Is p. IN.
Arrive at Fairfax Street Junction I 40,
9 %. 10 90, il %, and II 80 a. m, II %,
II 90, 1 %, / 80, 20, $50, 325, 100,
4 20. i 80 and 6 20, ! %, and 5 30 p. III.
Ferry Depot : 40, 925. and II 30 a. M.
- 90 m, 10 80, / so, $50, 425, . 20,
5 81 and 6 % p. m.
Pennsylvania Railroad Depot II 90 n. M,
and II 10, 1 %, 100, Is, 25S and 3 90
~ n " uOTDEN
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RAILROADS.

VTAsHINGTON. ALEXANDRIA AND
w MOUNT VERNON ELECTRIC RAIL
WAY COMPANY.
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VINOLIA, for oily and muddy complexion
and irritation of the skin, price on cents;
FONERDEN,S DRY LAVENDER SAILS,
% cents, and a fresh supply Of all kinds OF
BIRD PREPARATIONS.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-03-28

MARRIED LADIES-Send 10 cents for TN
falbc Safeguard mo medicine, no decep
tion) just what you want. Ladies' Bazaar,
Kansas City. Mo. feb 2S-1y.
Mention Constitution.
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tremity Of his hand and the object could
never he brought together; consequently
he craWled on u chair, reached one hand
up and unlocked the key from the nail.
This accomplished, he descended, then
adroitly introduced the key into the key
hole and opened the door.
Let us cite still another fact which
proves to what degree of development
the intelligence Of this ape may attain.
Three or four children were amusing
themselves one day on q square III Al
giers, watching some apes dancing TO
the sound of a drum, admiring espeolaiiy
the one who played admirably upon the
Instrument, and at the same time served
as a guard to a poor blind man, his mas
ter, whom he led with skill and attention
such as could not have been expected
from man charged with this duty. This
interesting animal made from time TO
time tour of the company, presenting
the blind man to each one of the spectat
tors, and at the same time holding out his
drum to receive the coins. Bits OF money
and fruit were rained upon the drum.
The ape then made haste to deposit the
collection in his masters bag without alb
stracting from it the smallest particle.
The three or four children of whom we
spoke had been among the first to drop
their offerings in the drum at each tour
of the ape-little pieces Of silver with
which they had probably intended to
buy dainties. Suddenly one Of the chill
dren, the youngest, uttered cry and
raised his hand to his head. robber
had tried to snatch off his fez, which
was trimmed with fringe Of pearls
and surrounded with gold pieces. Not
succeeding in the Accomplishments to the
band which fastened the fez under the
chin-he had contented himself with
snatching from the ornament gold piece
Of large size, a mahmoadic of eighty pl-
aStcrS.
The robber was Immediately arrested
guess by whom? BY the ape who rec
ognized the robber in the crowd and
brought him to notice by clinging to his
clothing with teeth and nails Everybody
attempted to take away the ape, but he
would not release until the arrival Of an
officer, who took possession Of the man
and led him away.
AS for the ape, proud Of his exploit,
he took q kiss by way of reward from
the little child whom he had so valiantly
protected, and then continued his exer-
else.
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WANTED THE BRIDGE DESTROYED.
The Regiment Might BE Captured, but tn
Colonel lad to BE Saved.

The average habitual teller of war stories
is about as tiresome customer as a man
would care to find. AS rule he IS MS
own hero, and his Il says, says are
intolerably boring. But now and then one
runs across a good talker with a fund of
war "reminiscences, and then all that can be
asked is to be allowed to listen os long as
he will talk Such q one as this was Colo
mel Thomas Pcyton, OF Virginia, formeTl'
one of the prOpretors oil the hockprldse
Alum Springs. He was one of the gentle
men of the old school of Virglnlans, hll,
rot,1nd. as courteous as courier, won
0crfully pompous. and one of the best sto-
ry-telers imag inablc. A Courlar,Jo urnal
reporter once spert three days in the early
summer at the Rockbridge Alum Springs
during Colonel Peyton's administration,
and those three days will always be re-
memhered as the pleasanteSt he ever cA-
perienced. The colonel talked necessarily:
and was always surrounded by group Oh
eager listeners.
One of the colonel's stories concerned
Colonel Blank. who commanded Il dashing
Virginia regiment in A. I. Hills corps
On one occasion this particular regiment
had been detached on special duty ana was
some distance away from the main body OF
Lees army and without support: one DAY
sthe command was in camp on the bank OF
small stream a little too deep. however.
ord. The cononcl's tent, with those OF
4, of the companies, was on the SIDE OF me
rcam away from the enemy, who We're
known to be not far off The other com
panios were on the enemy s side OF the
creek which was spanned by small wood
en- bridge During the day pickets brought
In news that the fedcras had begun 4 rapid
advance in force and would soon be upon
them. There was considerable coilSterna-
tion and the captains of the companies on
tie enemy's side of the stream were prepaT-
ing to cross it to the other SIDE when. 10
Their surprise. they saw some OF their own
men attack the bridge with axes. In all
haste they ordered the work TO be stopped
and were talking with the workmen when
Colonel Blank rode up to the opposlNa side
of the stream i'll a great rage.
"Cut down that bridge, he ordered III
tones of thunder.
''But. Colonel" one Of the subordinate
officers interposed.
'Nevcr mind, sir" shouted the colonel,
red in the face with wrath Never mind,
sir! | know what | am doing. The enemy
is coming, sir and by destroying the bridge
] will be able to retire in coed order.
"But Colonel, what will become of the
regiment?' asked another captain.
"Oh. damn the regiment" yelled the colo
mel. what does it matter about the reg
iment anyway? The colonel must be saved,
sir Cut down that bridge"
But the other officers took the matter into
their own hands and the bridge remained
intact until the last confederate soldier had
crossed and then it was cut down. The
enemy soon came up, but We're checked
long enough ut the stream to allow Colonel
Blank and his regiment to regain the ma N