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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-09-21

Iien1 and bitter feelin. at their highest
pltch. The greatest surprise of the
uay was the good order eyprywhcra
There were some personal encounters
hut not as many as usual at closely con
1sth eiectlons. There was, however.
great pfecau,lon TO prevent trouble
va friends and nei.hbors have beer,
naVlns their inning, and they wantpd
only the voting now II the Rreckjn.
ildGe men had enforced their challnn,a
sfie1ly. as they had expected. there
would have been trouble So clnse,v
iiad tlie canvaSsing and polling been
cone, that the challengcrs knew how
almost all the Democrats stood .na
they could have prevented many fran,
Young, It was generally understood
that the Republican managers fa-
Vofed Breckenridge. and they thought
~ Tue event Of his nomination their
cahdldate would not be hopeless. Very
lew Republicans, however, voted
lexington, Ky, Sept. 17.-Thore ia
,lv'1ln2 ~, defln'te in the way of returns
~ ovens men claim the election or
uWens by 40 plurality. while tho
ni.cklnEiege a.' men claim his plurality Is
oilly 100: It is believed by many well
posted owens men that Brecl,inrdya
VII contest the election, but he do
c1ihes 70 talk for publication. Tho a.
i'ci'i count will be held Tomorrow ana
a. majority of the election COMMITTED
iiSors Rreckinridge it is expected tha+
advantage will he taken Of eyerv con
tested vote to seat the colone,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-09-21
HERALD ANCE.

Wm. w DONNIE, Publisher.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
MexIco's Independence Day.

Mexico CITY, Mex, Sept 1.-THE
three days festivities'in honor of the
birthday of President Diaz and the
.declarationfof Mexico's independence
have opened throughout the re-
public. The military parade and
of Pearlvillo, was one of the
grandest military pageants witnessed
for many years. At night the plaza of
the government palace was filed with
thousands OF people while the palace
was thronged with the nations elite
attending the presidents grand annual
reception.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

terest in the Anaconda copper mines,
which are the largest and best paying
in the United States. Yet when he
came to this country from Ireland he
had no money, but by digging potatoes
on California ranch he was enabled
to save money enough to get to the
mines. For time he worked as a
miner, and at last his knowledge of
minerals led him to form stock COM
pany to purchase the Anaconda mine,
then being worked for gold and silver.
A shaft was sunk 12O feet and the
largest copper veins ever found were
struck. 1t is said that in the last ten
years Mr.. Daily has spent S4O,00O,0oo in
wages and operating the mines and the
smeiters.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Fighting tho Standard OH Company.

New YORK, Sept. l5.-The Russian
minister of finance has arbitrarily or
dered all negotiations between the
Standard and Russian oil companies
for the division of the worlds territory
to be terminated. The sales agents
who handle all of the Russian oil in
the other European countries outside
of Russia have made arrangements
with the smaller export companies in
America to supply them (the sales
agents. with the higher grades of oil
wherewith to carry war into the Stand
ard Oil Company's own territory In
Europe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

ate as a republican
since 1873. Senator
Jones was born in
Hereiordshire, En-
gland, in 1890, but
was brought to the
United States be-
fore he was a year
old. lie was edu-
Gated In Ohio, and
in the early part of
the California eX-
citement he went to
that sta tie and en-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

county, ILL.,, fifty
five years ago, and
attended the COM
mon schools until
he was Is and then
went to work. In
1859 he removed to
Nebraska, where he
has since remained,
except during the
late war, when he
served three years
in the south. When
Nebraska became a
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
A STUBBORN STAND.
The Federals Refused to. Surrender on th
Fourth of July.

The Federals Refused to. Surrender on the
Fourth of July.
Gen. John II. Morgan, of Kentucky,
the rcdoubtable cavalry leader, cut a
wide swath through the borders of In
diana and Ohio during his memorable
raid in the summer of 1868.
His was the finest body of horse, in
mount and equipment. enrolled in
either army, composed chiefly of the
daring young bloods of the bluegrass
region-all thoroughbreds, like the
steeds they rode. Gen. Morgan's ca
reer, with the exception of the in
stance am about to relate, was one
OF unbrolSen success up to the hour
when, separated from his devoted
command and betrayed by his hostess,
he fell brave y fighting to the last, re-
fusing to surrender to the armed foe
men who encircled him. In the early
morning of July 4, 1868, he arrived
with his cavalry division in the vicin-
fly of Green river bridge, Ky. The
bridge was massive stone struc-
ture 200 yards in length, and near it's
north end strong stockade had been
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

gagged in mining. Subsequently he be-
came a member of the state senate. In
1867 he went to Nevada. and since then
has been engaged in the development
of the mineral resources of the state.
He took his seat in the United States
senate March 4, 1878. His present term
does not expire until 1897.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

She does not heed the cable-car
Which goes with speed intense;
She cares not for the trolley wire
Whose voltage Is immense.
The old excursion steamer brings
No terror to her brow,
But when she's in the country she will run
across acres OF ground and climb baro-
wire fences to escape the afable though
inquisitive gaze
OF an aged. docile COW.
Washington Star
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

facturer. He is 81
years of age, was
born in Juniata
county, Pa, fought
with the soldiers of
Wisconsin during
the war and has
since made his name
we'll known as a
business man and
politician of Ten
nessee. After the
war he located in
Chattanoorn on
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

state. After leaving
school he engaged in
the mercantile busi-
ness with his father
at Blackwater. In
1870 he was elected
to the Legislature,
and in 1872 engaged
in the drug business
with his brother-in-
law, under the firm
name of Mustard e
Co. A number of
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

gagged in the manufacturing business
and was twice elected mayor of the
city. Later he was one of Tennessee's
congressman in the Fifty-frst congress,
where he was conspicuous as a parlia-
mentarian, orator and law-maker
Being defeated for second term, Pres
ident Harrison appointed him first as
sistant postmaster general.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

aire, the celebrated
horse owner, and
the chief of the cop
per kings of the
United States. No
one knows how
much Daily is worth.
He owns a bank or
so, an electric rail
road, a big hotel,
something like ST.
900. 900 worth of
horses and lands
o-l a cna-fc,,rt1, |, in
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

group. The governor of Maryland,
who was my friend. offered me the
lieutenancy of a regiment then form
ing. told him, as had but one good
eye, couldn't see to dodge the bullets
well enough. The friend who accept
ed the offer was killed in the first en-.
gagement of the regiment. Wash
ington Capital. ''.f-#.'.s. ''i.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Giy,nr g Tommy tho BETTER Part.

The Teacher-It is better, far better
TO give than receive. Now, Johnny,
you may tell me what you mean to do
toward following out this beautiful
rule.
Johnny-I'll let Brother Tommy do
all the givin' when either of US has
somethin' good Chicago Record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

Teacher-Now do you see the differ
ence between animal instinct and hui
man reason?
Bright Boy-Yes'n. If we had in
stinct we'd know everything we needed
to without learning it; but we've got
reason, and have to study ourselves
mos blind or be fool-Good News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Ono for the Comple1ion.

Mildred (ve.y literary)-Let us sub
scribe for magazine between us.
Muriel-All right.
Mildred-What ono do you suggest?
Muriel ironically, with a glance at
her friend)-Let's get a powder maga-
zinc.-Vogue.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
A Housohold Convenience.

Mrs. Tidey--I never knew till 1 mar
ried Arthur how much full beard
lightens the duties of houselleegcr.
Visiting Friend-Why, what has a
full beard to do with housekeeping,
Laura?
Mrs. Tidey-It makes such q nico
crumb-catchcr.-J
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Had an Earnest Purpose.

"Do you believe in the novel with .
friend.
Certainly" the latter replied. "Au
the novels ever wrote have the sam,
purpose"
what is it?"
ITO improve my hank account. An
swerS.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
would be- collected carefufiy and do

WOutu DC COllcCUcu CHfOIutiy anu uD-
livered to his burial details in front
of the stocl1ade, which was according
ly done. His loss was .seventyatwo
killed and one hundred and ninety
eight wounded and that oftthe union
force thirty Killed and one hundred
and ten wounded. Among the com
fedcrates killed were Col. ID. w. Che
mault, Lieut.. Col Hanson, Mai. Thomas
Y. Brent, five captains and nine lieu
tenants. Col Moore, at the close of
, the war, was iappointed a captain in
the Eighteenth infantry, u. S. A., and,
his health having become impaired, he
was retired II few years since with the
rank of major. My intimate associa-
tion with him after the war, in South
Carolina, where, he was stationed for
several years in the reconstruction
period, during which we were COM
panions in many hunting expeditions.
and my acquaintance with n number
of the survivors of Gen. Morgan's gal
liant division, have enabled. me to give
details of the battle at Green river
bridge never before published!
The Fourth of July is now, happily.
a source of patriotic inspiration to all
true Americans, whether they wore
the blue or,the gray,s and although it
may incitc our eagle to flap his wings
and scream rather 'immodestly in time
of peace, the heroic memories that
cluster around it will doubtless add
power to his beak in time of war
should American soldiers ever again
be summoned to surrender on that day
II. j. Mackey, c. S. a., in \. Y. Ad-
vertiser. .s- aa~ .s .t.rs ~@.s
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Certain of 1t.

"Tve got cold or something in my
'ead," was what the simple little
chappie said. The summer girl, with
roguishness dernure, replied: "Oh, it
must be a cold, I'm sure."-N. Y.
Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

lature appointed him director of the
Farmers bank, Georgetown, and he
has been clerk of the peace of Kent
county. He takes a lively interest in
public affairs, both state and national.
He has never married.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
\ Familiar nuntntlnn,

Staylate--I must go; it is getting
late
Ethel Knox-Well, better late than
nevcr.-N Y. World
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

state he was sent to the first and second
sessions of the state senate. In 1880 he
tried to enter congress, but was de-
feated, and since then has served two
terms in the state senate and two in the
house.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
A Valuable Collection of Books.

Cu,nso-Taddclls has very valuable
library.
Fangle-I didn't know that he had
any books to speak of.
Cumso-O, yes. He has six bank
books which show an aggregate credit
of S55, 900. Detroit Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
OWENS WINS.
On the Face Of the Returns Brock
inridge Is Beaten.
The Colonel Refuses to Acknowledge his
Defeat, and May Contest the Result
of the Primary--A Memora-
BILE Contest.
THE VOTE.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Sept. 17-In the
primaries of the Seventh congressional
district Saturday w. O. Owens is be-
lieved to have secured safe majority
of the delegates. The vote was about
as follows SO far as the returns already
received indicates:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

Plaintiff Ito his counseD-If / had
known that it was such a difficult mat
ter to get divorce I'd sooner have rsr
mained single.-Truth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

~ saw very curious thing to-day"
"What was it?"
''A woman driving a nail with a
hammer instead of with the back of
her best hair brush. IN. Y. Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

'What do you mean by threatening
me as you have? l hear that you
sworc if l cut across your field again
you would shoot me as you would
dog"
"Oh, that's all right. never shoot
dogs."-Boston Transcript.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

There's mountain air and sea air
And foreign air, s'pose,
But one must be millionaire
10 I'LL his lungs with those.
Detroit Free Prosa
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Never Idle.

Baseball Cranls-Why, doctor! What
are you doing out here?
Doctor-Oh, just killing time!
Baseball Crank - Great Scott! I
should think you would leave your
business at home when you come to a
place of this lsind!-Puck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
The Sure Test.

"How do you know he's real pro-
fessional humorist?"
Because he can never see anything
funny in anybody else's humor."-Chi.
cago Record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Really n Serious nInttor.

Actor-Hurry, or we'll miss the train.
Actrcss-I can't find my diamonds or
my purse.
"Oh, we'll, never mind"
"Yes, but the purse had ten dollars
in TN. Y. Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

Clerk-Ireally cannot read this letter,
sir; the writing is too bad.
Principal Gmpatiently) - Nonsensel
The writing is good enough-any ass
could read it. Hand it to me!-Truth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
To He Congratulated.

Teacher-For what were the anciont
Romans remarkable? 1t
Dick Hicks-They understood Latis--
IN. Y. World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
The Usual WAY.

He stopped at small and elegant place,
Down by the sounding sea;
And later he said,
AS he rubbed his head:
''You can't hardly tell by the size OF the HOUSE.
What the size OF the bills will be-
Detroit Free Press
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
PROMINENT PEOPLE.
Brief Biographical Sketches of Per-
sons of More or Less Note.
Thomas j, Majors,

The republican nominee for governor
of Nebraska, is the present lieutenant
governor. He was born in Jefferson
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
John P. Jones,

OF Nevada, who has left the ranks of
the republican party for the populists,
has served in the United States SEN
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Mhat nld sho NIean 2

Clara Papa gives me two hundred
dollars every birthday
May--Ugh; you must have quite q
gum Of money. ."--Arkansaw Traveller.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Henry Clay Evans,

Whom the republicans of Tennessee
have chosen for their leader in the CUB
ernatorial fight, is prosperous manu-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
T.. W. Tunnel,

Democratic candidate for governor of
Delaware, is so years of age and one of
the prominent business men of the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
WhY ue Lnurheli.

Professor Ito studenU are you
laughing at?
Student-At your appearance.
Professor-Do you laugh over every
little tribing absurdity that you chance
to see?-Alex Sweet, in Texas Siftings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Marcus DAILY.

One of the most striking figures in
the country is Marcus DAILY, of Helena,
Mont, the famous Anaconda million
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Chance to Show His Ability.

He-I have been quite traveller all
my life.
She (yawning)-Won't you please
show me how you do it.-Town Topics.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

Fanny-Who is that handsome fell
low?
Maude-My intended.
Fanny-Why, didn't know you were
engaged.
Maude-Neither am Truth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
Her Definition.
He asked the miss what was kiss,

dramatically defined;
I" It's conjunction, SIR" she said.
"And hence can't be declined"
indianapolis Journal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

BombardnentS &c very terrifying
but small arms do the killing During
the bonn bardmept of Fredericksburg
only one citizen of the town was killed.
Vicksburg was often under lombard.
mont during two years and prior to
the siege only two persons were killed.
Shells were thrown into Charleston
| during the whole period OF. the war
but only % few persons We're fatally
hurt. Betors fleet of fifty men-ofwar
bombarded Fort Fisher all day on
Christmas eve and all day on Christ
mas day. 1864, throwing into the place
ten thousand projectiles and killing
three confederates, But in all the his
tory of the war the defense of Fort
Sumter will ever stand the most
memorable For four years that con-
federate fortress was under almost in
cessant bombardment by the heaviest
artillery in the world. Rev. John
Johnston, now rector of q church in
Charlcstowin, was major of engineers
in the fort, lie tells us that during
the last two years of the war over
forty-six thousand cannon shot aud
shells were thrown into4tlie work. =
Southern Magazine b "a
p ALPAossE Kill, the child king OF
Spain, will be initiated into MILITARY
life by taking command of abatta;ion
of troops varying Ia age from 5 tos
! years.. There are 700 of these baby
soldiers, armed with weapons fitted to
their baby rsqpirements. ~. 80
.IT has been computed that the death
4 rate os the globe is 6s per minute. 97,'
700 per day or 35,7l7,79O, per year.
1.-THE Birth rate is 20 per minute, 1oo, 800
per day, or So.sl7 200 per year, reckon
ing the year to be 365H daysin length
\ HINpoo mythology is we'll fixed fol
gods. There are said to bo over 5000,
000 Of them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22
NARROW ESCAPES.
Close Calls upon Union Soldiers During
the War.

Close Calls upon Union Soldiers During
the War.
Most of the New Hampshire men
visiting here had an honorable record
of service in the civil war and when
they meet their "reminiscences are
often highly interesting. A group of
them were telling recently of CLOSE
calls" One said:
Il was talking with q scomrade dur
ing anlengagement, when he suddenly
felt of his side. saying: Il am shot l
advised him to go to the rear. He soon
returned, holding the battered rem
nants of silver watch on the stump
of his second finger, bewailing its,di.
lapidated condition-and the fact that
the day before he had paid twenty-five
dollars for the watch. The man had
been standing with, his finger over the
watch pocket in !, his trousers, when
along came the bullet and cut off the
finger and spent its force in the work )
of the watch. -s,s 5ei
Later in the day" continued the
narrator, 81 lay down during some
heavy firing, with my forehead touch
ing the butt OF two elder bushes, when
n bullet buried itself. directly opposite
my forehead" < ~ 49, p t
.sThe closest call I ever saw" said 4
man.of forty-iive years experience in
the navy, who was with Porter during
the civil war, was when a shell came
along and took off TIE head of the man
next to me and stunned me. for fifteen
minutes. And.yet, while these escapes
were constantly oecurring,, other men
seemed to be followed by,a fatality, tc
be wounded at every engagement"
Il think had the closest shave oi
you all,N came from another of the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

~ HrSDoo mythology is we'll hxed fol
gods. There are said to be over 5000,
000 Of them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-22

ipNbio sssH 80 - % - - S'Nf
Ovens plurality, 4l0.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

Jor was seated on the piazza. ne was
scrupulously neat in what seemed to be
a freshly laundered suit of white linen,
but his face was as indifferently COM
posed and his eyes as alphabetically dor
mant as ever. Belinda passed into the
hallway, leaving the two men together
Furman found seat in the chair he
liked best and lighted a cigar The
major cleared his throat and looked at
Furman expectantly, but there was no
Z consciousness in the calm insouciance of
the young man.
Him, the major began hesitat-
ingly. Belinda tells me that you have
-er-that IS, that she loves you, and
that you have arrived at an understand
ing"
The blank amazement of Furman q
face cut short the majors speech, and
he sat staring at him inquiringly. II
beg your pardon. Major Leith,' Fur
man began; there has been mistake.
l cannot explain, he stammered in dis.
tressed astonishment
but I insist ON an explanation. :"
The majors eyes were as dormant as
before, but there was a new tone in his
voice that Furman had never heard be-
fore. my daughter loves you-she has
confessed it to me-and she believes you
love her in return. 1t is an injury for
which you must make reparation.
Furman sat staring at the major stu
pidly, and gradually the situation
dawned on him. The hand that he had
pressed and the cheek that he had kissed
in the gloom Of the hallway were not
those of Mrs. Page, the majors bride
elect, but those of Belinda Leith, the
majors daughter
Belinda had inferred his regard from
this overt act of foolishness, but how
could he explain this to the girls IA
ther? He felt humiliated and ashamed
Of what the major would consider an
objectionable breach of the laws of hos
pitality and could find no way out of
the difficulty.
In the midst of the embarrassing ST.
lence Belinda appeared at the door. Her
face was deeper olive and her eyes
more full of smoldering fires. Furman
did not readily forget her glance and
smile as she exclaimed
"You are wrong, father l do not
love. l hate, :" and she vanished as
quickly as she came
The major left his chair. 'The cart
will be at the door in half an hour, " he
said. 'Frascati is the nearest station. :"
Bowling courteously, he followed his
daughter.
In his room Furman found the ebony
boy ready to do his bidding, and on the
steps the host waited to speed the part
ing guest. Belinda and the bride elect
were not visible
beg you will accept my regrets and
make my adieus to the ladies. - The
majors face was unchanged. He bowed
very courteously, but did not offer his
hand. Furman climbed into the cart
with the negro driver and was bowled
away swiftly along the road to Frascati
A week later he was floating down
stream to his destination. Upon the
dingy brasswork of the boat the sun
famed as hotly and the yellow waves
Tapped the shore with the same recur-
rent surge and swoon. the black rousta-
bouts swarmed over the boat at every
landing, and the dreary monotone of
their singing was the same. Though the
sugar plantation of Major Lieth was left
behind, Furman carried with him for
many weeks vivid memory of that un-
conventional episode. = Philadelphia
Times