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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26

Many deeds of personal daring came to his
notice, but he modestly disclaims credit for
anything beyond that of opening the ball
as above described. He saw volunteer
laborer in the fort pick up an uneXploded
Confederate bomb and toss it over the wall
into the ditch, where it's burning fuse was
extinguished. Another laborer named
Donohue mounted the flagstaff during the
bombardment and untangled the halyard
so that the flag could be unfurled. A shell,
evidently aimed at him as he climbed,
struck the base of the staff, but he finished
his work and hoisted the flag to the very
top.
The defense of Sumter was memorialized
by a series of medals struck off at the order
of the chamber of commerce of New York
for the officers and soldiers who took part
Gibbon carries one of the medals as n SOU
venir of the event. 1t is of bronze, 81
inches in diameter, bearing on one side a
relief of Major Anderson and on the other
an inscription to the Defenders of Fort
Sumter" There are few of the band living
today. Gibbon believes that he is now the
only survivor. Two were killed in the fort,
some lost their lives afterward in the war,
and many have died since, Generals Dou-
bleday, Truman Seymour and S. w. Craw-
IOTu DclLS, ttluOLS UHe TeCtllO OlleS. lHc IOl-
lowing is complete roster of the defenders;
Major Robert Anderson, Captains j. G.
Foster and Abner Doubleday, Lieutenants
mour, Theodore Talbot, Norman j. Hall,
r. K Mead and S. w. Crawford.
Sergeants w. H. Hammer, j. E. Galway,
John Renshaw, John Carmody, John Nc
Mahon, John Otto Eugene Scheibner,
James Chester, w. A. Ham, Thomas Kir-
nan and James Kearney; Corporals Chris
topher Costolan, Charles Bringhurst, Henry
Ellerbrook, Owen MCGUIRE and Francis j.
Cakes; Musicians Robert Foster and Charles
Hall; Artiflcers Henry Straudt, John E.
Noack and Philip Alderman; Mail Clerk
Peter Hart.
Privates Patrick Murphy, T. Onoratto,
Peter Rice, Henry Schmidt, John Urqhart,
Andrew Wickstrom, Edward Brady, Bar
ney Cain, John Doran, Dennis johnson,
John Kehoe John Klein, John flanagan,
John Laroche, Frederick Lintner, John Ma
gill, Frederick Meier, James Moore, Will
liam Morter Patrick Neilan, John Nixon,
Michael O'Donald, Robert Rae, William
Walker, Joseph Wall, Edmund Walsh,
Henry R. Walter, Herman Will, Thomas
Wishnowski, Casper Wuttenpel, Cornelius
Baker, Thomas Carroll, Patrick Clancy,
John Davis, James Digdam, George Field
Ing, Edward Galway, James Gibbon,
James Hays, Daniel Hough, John Irwin,
James Mcdonald, Samuel Miller, John
Newport, George Pinchard, Frank Rivers,
Lewis Schroeder, Carl A. Sellman, John
Thompson, G. II. Toger and William Witt
mann.
The only private soldier who was honored
with special medal was Mailman Peter
Hart. When the Flagstaff was shot in two,
he nailed it to some timbers on top of the
wall and kept the colors afloat. Gibbon
claims that the credit for rehoisting the flag
belonged by right to Lieutenant Norman j.
Hall. G.. X. LENNoX.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26
SUMTER'S FIl.3'' GUN
PRIVATE JAMES Gl5DON CLAIMS TO
HAVE PULLED THE LANYARD.

He Was In the Gun Squad of the Caseniate
Under Captain Abner Doubleday and
Was the First to Execute the Order to
Fire.
Every year or two the Confederates fight
the battle over again in the press as to who
pulled the lanyard on that ''shot heard
round the world" And now comes
claimant for the honor of having touched
OF the first Union gun in that memorable
artillery duel. General Abner Doubleday,
who died during the past winter, has usu-
ally been credited with having fired the
first gun from Sumter, he having been cap
tain OF the artillery company which opened
the ball for the Union.
It Is matter of official record that Cap
tain Doubleday was ordered to commence
firing first from his battery. He personally
took charge of the detachment at the guns
trained on the Confederate battery at Cum
ming's point, Morris island. Naturally, in
the line of his duty as senior, he sighted the
pieces and may or may not have pulled the
lanyard. Perhaps had he known what was
to come of it he would have taken the priv
ilege, or possibly have rendered it to Major
Anderson, the commandment. On the Con-
federate side there was some theatrical by
play, and the privilege, if such it was, of
sending the first shot at Old Glory passed
around among half a dozen civilians and
soldiers before it was taken up.
In Sumter, 80 says James Gibbon,
veteran now living at Erie, Pa, the usual
routine was observed, and he, as private de-
tailed for the work, pulled the lanyard on
the first piece after Captain Doubleday had
sighted 1t. Gibbon was soldier in Com
pany =, First United States artillery. He
was No. 8 of the gun squad at gun No. l In
the easement. The piece was a 42-pounder,
trained upon the Cummings point battery.
Captain Doubleday stood by and gave the
word "Firel"
Gibbon was born in Ireland and landed
In America in 1851. He was well seasoned
veteran of the regulars when the war broke
out. As member of the gun squad at
Sumter he was tied closely to his piece and
performed only his routine duty that day.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26
DETROIT,

is too well known to be repeated here.
In or near a growing city like Detroit,
land is positively certain to increase
rapidly in value, and cannot fail to add
wealth to the purchaser Every me-
'chanic, laborer, merchant, clerk, or
business man, should own land. There
is not a reader of this, but who may
own from one to fifty lots in Detroit,
which will pay fifty to two hundred per
cent on the money invested.
Money invested in Detroit Real Es-
tate is better than to place the same in
any savings bank,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26

A Samese legation has been established
at Washington.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26
PASSING AWAY.
An Answer to n Cruel and Sarcastic AIlu-
sion.
JUNIUs HENRI BROWNE

An Answer to n Cruel and Sarcastic Ailu-
sion.
There is some excuse for certain people
who have an adopted home in this country
to think that veterans receive altogether too
much consideration at the hands of the
public. 1t was not these, but altogethe-
another class whom Senator Frye had in
mind when he uttered these impassioned
words:
"But what of us poor devils who were not
old enough to be in the army?" is question
which is uttered every day in Washington
by young men seeking official positions.
They feel that the old soldiers are in their
way, and ought to get out of the way of the
rising generation, and that the law giving
the veterans the preference ought to be re-
pealed. Again and again have / heard the
complaint with sarcastic illusions to the
length of life of veterans such as, Twill
they never diet"
Young men, half a million died when
you were in your cradle. Ten thousand of
them died inside of Is minutes on the morn
ing of June 3, 1864 Twelve or fifteen thou
sand of them died on June 81, 1864, in the
same month of the same year all around the
bloody heights of Kenesaw. Many thou
sand of them died in prison or in rebel
hospitals, naked, hungry, suffering, unloved
and far from the dear folks at home. Many
other thousands of them today hobble on
crutches or flap empty sleeves. They are
dying fast enough. Less than half mil
lion Of them still live, but every one of
them, barring none, bears in his body the
mark of battle or the germs of disease con-
tracted while campaigning in order that
this government might not fade from the
earth. But for them there would be no gov
eminent for you 10 serve norto protect you.
Don't be in a hurry. These old veterans
are marching off the field, brigade by bri-
gade, every year. Regiment after regiment
is disappearing over the brow of the hill of
time. They are marching away into the
river of death, bravely as the Old Guard at
Waterloo Don't be in n hurry, young man.
Don't be in hurry These old soldiers are
marching off the field, and they will soon
all too soon for me-be out of your migrate
full way. God bless them: wish they could
live forever, as their fame will live. Gone
are the serried columns which stood ''in the
way" at Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, At
lanta, Chickamauga, Lookout MountaiL
Bentonville and thousand other places
every one of them Them pyle. Their
deeds are blazoned upon the history Ct
moro fields than your weak brain can re-
member. They will soon be out of the way,
but while they are here tho republic Will
give them the preference.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26

and sure to pay greater interest. The
bulk of the wealth of the country has
been due to the advance in Real Estate
values. The enormous wealth of the
Astors and Vanderbilts came from an
investment of a few dollars in a lot.
You can never profit by the rapid adj
vance in Detroit Real Estate Values
until you own the title to a portion of
it. Buy one or more lots at once, and
thereby lay the foundation of fortune.
We will sell you choice lots inside the
city limits on payments of SO to S25
down, balance in five years time,
monthly or quarterly payments. ABB
stract showing perfect title free with
each lot
Write us at once for maps and plats
of lots. We have them from $3.50 up
wards, on Gratiot, Boulevard, Warren
avenue, Grand River avenue, and in the
vicinity of Woodward avenue.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26
It's broad Meaning.

Memorial day means more than honor
ing the soldiers who persisted during the
civil war. 1t means esteem and love for the
spirit of independence, for courage, for ma
tionality, for progress, for enlightenment,
for universal freedom, for the democratiza-
ton of the world. AS day of so broad n
significance, it cannot be too widely, too
earnestly, too enthusiastically celebrated.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26
REAL ESTATE

have, in large majority of cases. made
the better choice. Money judiciously
invested in Real Estate always pays.
Aside from this, there are other rea-
sons why a man should place part OF
his capital in Real Estate, no matter
what his business. Land never takes
wings to itself, and flies away. 1t is
not destroyed by flood or fire, neither is
it perishable. 1t is the basis of all Sc
curity. The rapid advance in Real Es-
fata values i'm
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26

Talks cheap, but when it's backed up by
pledge of the hard cash of financially
responsible firm, or company of worldwide
reputation for fair and honorable dealing, 1t
means business
Now there are scores of sarsaparillas and
other blood purifiers all cracked up to be
the best, purest, most peculiar and wonder
derful, but bear in mind (for your own sake)
there's only one guaranteed blood purifier
and remedy for torpid liver and all diseases
that come from bad blood
That understanding solitary and alone
sold on trial is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery.
If it doesn't do good in skin, scalp and
scrofulus diseases-and pulmonary consump-
ton is only lung scrofula-just let its makers
know and get your money back.
Talks cheap, bat to back poor medicine
or common one, by selling it on trial as
Golden Medical Discovery" is sold, would
bankrupt the largest fortune.
Talks cheap, but only discovery" is
guaranteed.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26
1t is not what its proprieters say but wha t
Hoods Sarsaparilla does, that tells the
story. Hoods Sarsaparilla CURES.
All Good Changes,

The bill amending the school laws, House
file No. 90, has passed both houses very
early as outlined in former Moderator.
We cite herewith the principle changes [: (D
March regular examination changed TO last
Thursday and Friday. (2) Qualifications
of examiners raised so that the person mus
hold at least a third grade certificate and
have had nine months experience as teacher.
(3) Board of examiners given the right to
renew without examination the certificates
of teachers who received an average stand
ing of 50 per cent in previous examina-
ton. (4 First grade certificates in order to
be good in any county other than that in
which they are issued, must be approved
and countersigned by the superintendent of
public instruction. The papers and mark
ings of such applicants must be forwarded
within ten days after an examination. Is
Third grade certificates are divided into two
classes known as A and b. Both classes
require the same qualifications as to studies,
but class is given only to those who have
taught successfully for three years in pri-
mary departments of graded schools The
holder of such certificate is given the right
to teach in primary departments of schools
only. The b class is in all respects similar
to the present third grade, but the law pro-
vides that not more than three of these can
be taken by any one applicant. This gives
every one three years time to prepare to take
the next higher certificate; this will prove
no hardship, especially if one does not have
to be re-examined each year for the third
grade. The law provides that no more than
one special certificate may be granted to one
person, except cases where sickness shall
prevent attendance on examination. 10y
The minimum age for teachers was fixed at
IL years.-The Moderator.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26

"Hold on, make an investment at
once in Detroit Real Estate"
If it were possible to examine the re-
cords to find the results of the various
ways of improving ones financial con-
diton, it would be found that those who
.invasta6 in
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26

To remember Is to honor. To honor is TO
emulate To emulate is to inspire. To in
spire IL to make capable of doing again
what has once been nobly done.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26

WANTED-SALEsMAN salary and expenses
from start; steady work. good chance for ad
vancement.
BROWN BROS. CO., Nurserymen, Chicago Ill
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-05-26
a PERFECT Health
HOW 1T WAS OBTAINED.
N, A.
- ACROSS TIE PLAINS IN so.
GOLD MINER DISCOVERS SOMETHING MORE PRECIOUS THAN
HE%Eey 5as sTS KRyEY eMtSs ewSHkEn
TEaF HAp sAEgbH rs OF ag GGffvvEs roH
A STATEMENT OF THE CASE.

s. D.,
OuvnE appliance Chicago. Ill.,:
have been for time considering the propry writing
obtained from about eighteen M months Justice to and
the relief obtained from institution voluntary
of
gold and for years
Washington British Columbia
fall victim rheumatism which finally
able with slight finally
with
1t
fellow
suffered greatly kidney disease
to
troubled
paying deserved tribute DR. Owen sending this unsolicited
for his information. Sincerely friend.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. Brady, of Ilwaco, is in town.
H. F. L. Logan is UP from Seaside.
L. H. Loomis, of Ilwaco, is over on
a business trip.
Samuel F. Gile and wife, of Portland,
came down the river yesterday.
A. C. Wait and John Kumen came
down on the Telephone yesterday.
Harry Morse came down the river
yesterday and is registered at the oc-
cident.
H. Hatemper came over from Sea
View yesterday and left last night for
his home in Portland.
T. w. London, Balfour, Guthrie q
Co.'s representative, is down from
Portland on one of his regular visits
j. e. Higgins, cashier of the Astoria
National bank, leaves this morning on
a trip to South Bend and other Wash
ington towns. He will be away for
week
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

pastor and his wife on behalf of the con-
gregation of the Methodist church and
the citizens generally. Mr.. Bushong
responded very feelingly, and said that
he had felt at home since his first day
in Astoria. He believed that his work
here would be productive Of much good,
and knew that he would be able to
work in harmony with every other
church in the city for the general good
and welfare Of Astoria. After the rev
erend gentleman had concluded the
choir gave another selection, and then
Mrs. Bushong, in a few well-chosen
words thanked those present for their
generous welcome. Messrs. Belcher
and Kozer convulsed everybody with
'The Cat Came Back" and another
selection by the orchestra completed
musical program. Coffee and sand
wiches were then indulged in, and a
erend gentleman had concluded, the
a social way. The ladies Of the church
wish to express their thanks to Mr..
J. G. Ross, of the Astor House, and
his assistants, and to the orchestra.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

Only one case of the recall of let
ter by telegraph before being delivered
has occurred in Postmaster Hare's
term Of office. 1t happened a few days
ago. A local tradesman who had con-
stantly dealt with big San Fran
cisco house, was very short of money
and found it impossible to remit pay
ment for goods, according>to promise.
The firm waited considerable time,
and finally wrote their customer a
"scorching" letter. In the meantime
the local man had received some money
and sent payment Of the bill. The day
after the Frisco people forwarded their
letter they got the cash, and after pre-
senting the case to Postmaster Backus
in their city, telegram was sent to
Postmaster Hare enjoining him to hold
the communication and under no cir
cumstances to deliver it to the person
1t was addressed to. He acted accord
ing to instructions, and the customer
still deals at the same old stand.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27
ALONG THE wHARvEs.

The Belle of Bath will go up the riv-
er without lightering.
The steamers Signal and Bandorille
went up the river at 6 o'clock yester-
day morning.
The damage to the Louis Olsen caus-
ed by her collision with the scow Pa
cific has been repaired.
The ship Cambuskenneth left up the
river in tow of the Emma Hayward at
II o'clock yesterday morning.
The steamer Columbia went out yes
terday with 500 cases of salmon and
thirty tons of miscellaneous freight
from this port.
The bark Allonby came down the
river from Portland yesterday after
noon. She will load salmon here be-
fore going to sea.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27
THE MEN APPOINTED.

Yesterday morning Judge Page an
nounced to ZIG anxious aspirants and
the general public, that with the ex-
ception of first deputy and ware
houseman, he had made his selections
for assistants in the custom house.
They are as follows:
H. G. MALLETT, Second Deputy.
HON. ]. e. CAMPBELL, o. I. Pc
TERSON, Inspectors.
J. MILLER, ALEX. HOLMAN, spe-
cial Inspectors.
JACOB WILSON, Janitor.
F. McGREGoR, NEIL GILMORE,
Boat Pullers
Judge Page intends to enter the Gus
tom house at 4 o'clock on Saturday
afternoon, when Collector Taylor will
retire from the position that he has SC
we'll and honorably filled.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27
THE FATHER OF MANY ILLS.

Constipation leads to a multitude of
physical troubles. 1t is generally the
result of carelessness or Indifference to
the simplest rule. of health. Eugene
Mckay, of Brantford, Ont, writes:
''I had for several years been a suf-
ferer from constipation, had taken a
great many diffedent remedies, some
of which did me good for time, but
only for a time, then my trouble came
back worse than ever. was induced
by friends, whom Bran6redth's Pills
had benefited, to try them. Took two
each night for week, then one every
night for about six weeks. Since that
time have not experienced the slight
est difficulty whatever. and my bowels
move regularly every day. | believe
firmly that for sluggishness of the
bowels and b.liousness Brandreth's
Pills are far superior to any other
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

The funeral of Herbert F., the 1S-
months-old son of Geo. Kaboth, of Con-
comfy street, took place yesterday at
O'Clock. The interment was made at
Greenwood.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

Bertha Forslund, the celebrated cow
boy and Montana terror, whose conver-
sion to the faith of the Salvation Ar
my has been so greatly commented on,
will be in Astoria today, and will stay
with the local corps for the balance of
the week.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

Undertaken Cook, Of Portland, yes
terday embalmed the body Of Mrs. Cur
tis, and the remains were shipped up
on the Telephone last night. Captain
Curtis will accompany them to Maine.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27
ABOUT THE CITY.

Take five successful candidates from
276 applicants and you have 271 moan
ing and disgruntled individuals left.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

The circuit court will convene t'Lib-
erty hall this morning at $3.50, when
John Hansen will be tried for the muir
der of his wife.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Columbia River Fisbermen's Protective
Union will be held at their reading
rooms on Tuesday, October Sd, at, 7SO
N m
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

A telegram from Washington, d. G.,
yesterday states that the contract for
the wood work in repairing the tender
Manzanita has been awarded to James
Reid, of Portland, at 1927, and for the
machinery for the same to the Astoria
Iron Works, at 1908. /.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

Mr.. w. r. Cutberthson's many
friends in this city will be pleased to
hear that the rumors of his death
which were spread here some weeks
ago were entirely unfounded. A letter
was received from him yesterday by
Mr.. Frank Spittle. He writes from
birmingham, England.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

Postmaster Hare is in receipt of a
new form of money order, which, as
soon as he runs out of his present
supply, will take the place of the old
style The principal change is that
the new forms have o space for the
name of the payee, making them me-
gotiable at banks, and causing the real
ownership to be much more easily es-
tablished than formerly.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

A SITUATION BY A YOUNG LADY TO
N work for board and go to school. Inquire
at this office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27
TO RESIST THE ArrAnr


GA GtSRg-- of the germs Of Con
A64SlLkt6R3 dAr- sumption, Scrofula,
n ls4s 4Q,fS Grip, Malaria, and
E MeL ~ 1sAmany other diseases
1sM/<@4lkS,.WSM means fight or
KI11Gp1~I,NAT. die for all Of US.
$40 TSZN These germs arc
y ~ everywhere in the
air we breathe.
The odds are in favor OF the germs, If our
liver is inactive and our blood impure
What is needed most is an increase In our
germ-hghting strength. To do this success
fully you need to put ON healthy flesh, rouse
tho liver to vigorous action, so il win throw
off these germs, and purify the blood so that
there will be no weak spot nor soil for
germ-growth.
We claim for DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, that it does all this In way pecu-
liar to itself. It Is the development Of gem
erations Of medical thought--it has stood the
test Of quarter of a century Of cures
That is why the makers can guarantee it.
In every trouble caused by torpid liver or
impure blood, If the Discovery fails to
benefit or cure, your money Is refunded.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

DY A COMPETENT PERSON. A POSITION
ID to do hOusework. Inquire at 4C6 Astor st.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27
WANTED.

DY HUSBAND AND WIFI, NICELY FUR
ID nished rooms and board In q pleasant
private famils. Permanent boarders. Apply
at once to E. j. @, this Office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-09-27

The following bids were opened yes
terday by the committee on streets and
public ways for the improvement of
Wall street, in Shivelys Astoria: III.
NJ. Thatcher, $4,0224O Jno w. Welch,
$3,425.SO; f. Sherman, $S,25S,SS; r. r.
Marion, SO, ,153.45; M. Kronquist, $3,0O7.4S
Ross & Writ, $2,96E.SO; Clinton & Sons,
$2.923.9O; j. A. Fastabend, $2,S4412; F.
Wickman, $2,7S9.40; L. Lebeck, $2,674.95;
The contract was awarded to the last
named tenderer.