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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05

train, took my prisoner Immediately to a
hotel and secured room.
II was bedtime and we had retired, being
very weary, when | heard an ominous gath
ering and loud talking outside, and in few
minutes the landlord came to the door and In
few hurried words told me that the news
had been forwarded by wire that Neal Dow
would arrive at Selma on his way to Rich
mond under single escort that evening, and
that we had been spotted and mob was
gathering to deal out vengeance on the pris-
oner.
Hurriedly we dressed and by the aid of the
landlord left the hotel quietly by Il rear door
and hurrying away we remained concealed
while the mob searched the premises.
The landlord so managed the crowd as to
throw them of the scent, and early in the
morning when the train started north we
slipped into ear and were soon speeding
toward Richmond.
We went along well enough until we ar
rived at town in North Carolina, do not
recall the name just now. where another mob
was gathering, the news of our coming hay,
ing preceded us : but by putting on = bold
front and acting as though we were ordinary
travellers, we threw them of the scent, and
were soon on the wing again.
Finally we reached Richmond. turned
my charge over to the proper authorities, and
for the first time in many hours breathed n
sigh of relief
After the war we began II correspondence
and many are the letters expressing the deep.
est gratitude have | received from him, the
last being one in reply TO a congratulatory
letter of mine to him on his last birthday
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05
THE PHANTOM ARMY.

And | saw a phantom army come,
With never a sound of fife or drum,
But keeping time to a throbbing hum
OF waing and lamentaton.
The martyred heroes of Malvern IL ii,
Of Getty sburg and Charlottesville,
The men whose wasted figures fill
The patriot graves of the nation.
And there came the nameless dead-the men
Who persisted in fever swamp and fen,
The slowly starved of the prison pen.
And marching beside the others
Came the dusky martyrs of Pillows hght,
With limbs enfranchised and bearing bright:
| thought-perhaps twas the pale moonlight
They looked as white as their brothers!
And so all night marched the nations dead,
With never banner above them spread,
Nor a badge nor Il motto brandlshed;
No mark save the bare uncovered head
OF the silent, bronze reviewer;
with never an arch save the vauted sky,
With never flower save those that lie
On the distant graves-for love could buy
No gift that was purer or truer.
So all night long swept the strange array
SO all night long, till the morning gray,
| watched for one who had passed away,
With a reverent awe and wonder
Till blue cap waved in the lengthenng llne,
And knew that one who was kin of mine
Had come, and ! spake-and, 10! that sign
Awakened me from my slumber.
= Bret Harte.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05
A COMPOSITE PICTURE.

No amber cloud, with good night kiss of sun
Impressed upon il when the day is done,
Fer shone with such enhancing beauty glow
As shines love kissed golden head know.
No star gem in the bosom of the skies
TRANSPORTS me like the love shine in her eyes.
No azure on the broidered skirts of day
Were half so beautifully blue and gray
Her smile is like the pinking tide of morn.
When dimples on the placid lake are born,
And when her laughter ripples sweet and clear
The music of the spheres seem to hear
Her kiss. tender, sweet, electric thing,
A soft as noiselesS as an angels wing.
Her love-oh, words were beggar thlngs,for TN
Emparadises life and makes IL bliss,
The beauties of the sky-land glow were stole
And focused into one composite soul,
Set into n frame of FURNISHED love for me,
A picture OF Gods plenitude-Marie.
Lippincotts.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05
TAKING NEAL DOW TO RICHMOND
A Prisoner of War, His Life Was i'm Dam
ger Because He Had COMMANDED Negro
troops in the Union Army.

A Prisoner of War, His Life Was IN Dan
ger Because He Had Commanded NeSro
Troops in the Union Army
Col, l.. r. Mitchell. who was BOWS escort,
thus describes his journey with his prisoner
to Richmond in the Atlanta. (Ga) journal.
at was i'm 1863 that Gen. Dow. who COM
mmded n colored regiment at New Orleans,
was captured by the confederates 80 strong
was the feeling against those who had any
thing to do with the negro troops along ABOUT
that time. that grave fears were entertainer
for his safety: but he was forwarded to Gen
.Jobnson's Headquarters, at Nicksburg, under
a strong military escort. Arrived tnerc, lnG
problem was how to convey the captured
leader through to Richmond without executing
mob violence to such an extent AS 10 prove
fatal to Gen. Dow. against whom puDllc leel-
ing was so high all along the route when lay
through the strongest of slavery states.
81 remember as well as lift were yeeterday
the appearance of Dow when frst saw nun
at Nicksburg.
Instead of a regular uniform. he wore an
old greasy linen buster. and for head gear q
queer kind of a nondescript hat. the IKE OF
which this younger generation never ureaiiieu
of in its widest imaginings. HIS trousers
were much the worse for wear, ana MS gen,
eral appparauce was that OF q Ulail VIM nau
been through some very rough experience:
For some reason, have never known just
why, l was selected to escort the prisoner 10
Richmond. .,
DO you think you can carry MN through
safelyi' asked the commanding officer.
WELL answered, you know II VIII De
very risky business, but if you conslgn MN 10
my care I'll carry him at every hazara.
How many men will you require:
IL. tl.a fAkNp
better. AS large escort will attract attention,
and would prefer to 90 alone, n l think the
risk will be less
That is dangerous risk to run, lor YOU
know the feeling i very strong agaihs. MN
all over the south. and the news OF Ms cap
ture has already spread like wildhre.
Il am fully aware of that but IN my huhioie
Judgment that Is the best plan. en-
Very well, captain. The papers VIII DC
ready in a short time and shall depend upon
YOU to conduct Gen. Dow to Richmohu n eA-
peditiously as possible and see that no Marin
comes to him.
When everything was ready. set out win
nv prisoner with. must confess. man. HIS
givings as to the result of my journey.
We sat side by side on the tram ana con-
versed very pleasantly. | found MN man
of superior intelligence and possessed oil
large and varied fund of Information. AZ we
did not seem 10 attract special attention, De
gan 10 congratulate myself that we WOuiu I've
able to run the gauntlet unObserVed
We reached selma. Ala. lsie IN the aileI-
noon and A. we had to I've over and wah LOT .
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05
What is
2:S1I;{|'l(';;;J|

Castora Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance 1t Is harmless SUBSTITUTE
for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor Oil
It is Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years. use by
Millions Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and alays
fevershness. Castora prevents vomiting Sour Curd'
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
tecthing troubles, constipation and hatuency'
Castora assimilates the food regulates the stomach
and bowels giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-.
toria is tho Chidrens Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05
Cure for Headache.

As II remedy for all forms of Headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the very best.
1t effects II permanent cure and the most
dreaded habitual sick headaches yield to its
influence We urge all who are afflicted to
procure bottle, and give this remedy fair
trial. In cases of habtual constipation Elec-
tric Bitters cures by giving the needed tone to
the bowels, and few cases long resist the use
of this medicine Try it once. Large bottles
only Fifty cents at f. II. Holden n Co.'s Drug
Storp-a1V
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05
Cured Mother and Daughter.

BETHANY. y. v. June 3, lsS5.-''since my
wife commenced the use of Gimore's Wine
She has steadily improved, until now her
health i restored. She says she cannot keeI
house without this wine. II also cured my
daughter She had run over ten weeks. and
took only one bottle before she was cured. :
Tpuu.Ir g. BURKs. Geo. +. Greene sells
tiilmore's Aromatic Wine at Sl.0O perbottle.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05
Castoria.

"Castora is so well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior oany prescription
known to me-"
II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
"Our physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPENsARY,
Boston, Mass.
ALLEN G. SMITH, Pres,
Cxn>.k Nox, vnrIr Cifu
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05

The BEST SALyE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblain;s,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For sale by
F. H. Holden e Co
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05

If your child is puny. fretful, troubled with
glandular swelings, inhamed eyes, or sores on
the head, face, or body, course of Ayers
Sarsaparlla is needed to eXpel the scrofulons
humors from the blood. The sooner you be-
gin to give this medicine the better.-adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05

Il l. important 90 keep the liver and kidney {
in good condition Hcod's Sar-apariila II the
remedy for invigoraiing these organs.-adV.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05
Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me OF its
good effect upon their children"
DIR. G. G. OsGooD,
o,,al Mace
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05

Ill., c.n+orr Companv II Murray Street, York City
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05

"Castoria is the best remedy for children OF
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DIR. J. F. KINCHELoE,
Conway Arls
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05
CONTINUED on pa &c s.
"JUsT THE SAME"

UJUST THE SAME.r
TeaAas Mny Names and Prices,
+ AAOne origin.
How Stocked the frequenters Of Del.
monispyS Would be COZ N they be made to
realize thai the expensE tea they drink
is manufactured from TN eYne leaf from
which the Bpwery poSonVs made? Yet
it is fact that Al tsaAoNevery variety
OF form, color, arr faSM Are manufacc,,
tured from one and the saNGAleaf; for all
tea is q manufactured articN
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05

coming TO the subject which has .Deeh eA-'
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-10-05

/ believe that the National Guaru mas reacheu
the highest point of efficiency during my connec-
ton with IL. The companies come to camp wen
drilled but under the new regulations the prob
lem of securing practical experience for the
field officers becomes a serious question. To
test the matter gave permission for one battall-
ION TO rendezvous at Montpelier, at their own eN-
pense at the June drill. Were IL not for the IN
creased expense | would advise this for all, but
having due regard for economy | am satisheu
that the matter can best he reached ana the
efficiency of the service increased at the least
possible expense, by the securing OF perms-
nent camp ground not too remote from the new
military post near Essex Junction but entirely
seperate from IL.
He tells how he had the troops IN condition
to move at once i'm case of need to the govern
ment during the marchings OF the toNeH
armies 10 the capitol and commenting on the
fact that the leaders of these disturbances 80
generally bear un-American names, he urges
the necessity Of congress enacting suitable
laws for the protection of the states from the
introduction of the unsafe element now no
longer tolerated at liberty in civilized cotm-
trics and making certain that those W BIO come
to live with u. are people with good inten-
tions who VIII be helpers and not disiuriseTs
Of society
The Prohfbifory Law
coming TO the subject. which has been eX-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07

Increased cares and duties increase
in mental strain, lessened physical labor
and increased mental work, have been
gradually giving us bodies In which the
nervous element predominates.
Diseases are to-day as different from
diseases Of century ago as is treat
ment. While the average individual
now does more mental work, we are not
as we'll able to bear the strain as they
were.
Nine-tenths OF us neither eat, sleep,
exercise, battle, or recreate ourselves in
a proper way. 1t is all hurry and tur-
MOL. Little rest and much care.
When the albumen and fi6rine OF the
bood-the nutritious principles OF the
bood-become deficient in their rela-
tive proportions to the other parts Of
the blood, the health suffers. II ner-
vous power be depressed, then the food
is imperfectly digested, assmilated, and
converted into blood and tissue.
There is the cause in a nutshell OF half
the diseases and illness in the world.
Here is the cure-the greatest medi-
cal discovery of modern times-the rem
edy first prescribed by the greatest ply
stefan Of this age, Prof Edward Phelps,
NJ. d., LII. D., Of Dartmouth College
the remedy that has made more people
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well than any other ever knoWn-lhe
truest food for the nerves--thS best
known strengthened OF impoverished
blood-tho remedy that from one end OF
the country TO the other. aud in Europe
as well, is Endorsed by physicians,
prescribed aud used by them,
recommended oy tho plain people, un-
equivocally Endorsed by men aud wo-
men OF wide reputation, blessed by
thousands--Paine's celery compound.
Try il. Any druggist has II or will
get 1t for you.
Read the following unsolicited letter
from Mr.. Frank Bair. whose portrait IL
given above, one OF Chicago's best
known and most highly esteemed young
business men, the western agent OF the
great Grm OF Nash, Wilton Il Co., salt
dealers of New York:
II have used Palne'S celery compound
for the past six months, and must say
that It has helped me wonderfully. 1
had pain in my back and chett, and
faint, tired feelings AZ the stomach, sno
when ! would eat the taste would make
me deathly sick. / became very weak,
and lost about 20 pounds. After having
used few BOTTLES OF Paine's celery COM
pound / am feeling better than ! have
10 all my llfe." Try II.
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Ths Remedr for IdIeneas.

70 the Editor OF The Register;
SIR: Find the following credited TO
Mr.. Crogan. at the meeting OF she Citi-
zens Relief Committee, as published in
your issue of yesterday:
The unfortunate emergency caused
by these depressed times has placed
such large numbers Of our Workmen in
actual want, that something ought 10
be done 10 relieve their condition. Now
is the time to act promptly and energet-
ically."
[ desire to know how much OF the
actual want" would exist II our glass
houses, potteries and boiling furnaces
were in operation? ] think the de-
pressed times would soon disappear If
the operatives would go to work. Mr..
Editor, is it the right thing for this Com
mittee to ask the city TO take sides In q
LABOR fight? think not. Would 1t be
right for our depressed industrial insti.
tutions 10 ask the city TO relieve them
OF taxes, paid these idle times for
watchmen, water tax, light and the like?
The American workman OF the past
would never strike for better wages,
and at the same time ask the community
for the bread of charity. Let me add
that some OF the industrial institutions
that Mr.. Crogan is striking against, are
heavily mOrtgaged and may change
owners under auctioueer's hammer at
any time, but what care Mr.. Crogan and
his striking associates?
A DEPRESSED SToCRHoLDER
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Election at LearherwOOd.

Last Monday was election day at the
town of Leatherwood, but few people
appeared 10 know IT, a mayor AID
town council were to be chosen. The
polling place was at the blacksmith
shop Of VIM. Henry, and late in the aft
noon a citizen stroled around to show
his right Of franchise. Things were at
once gotten in readiness for him TO
vote, and bolt box was soon ready for
his vote. 1t is safe to say that the mum
Der Of votes cast did not number four,
but the result was declared a 90, and
the mayor aud council were elected.
Because Of the small vote they will
probably not see their names in print,
not because they are not deseryedly
popular and efficient, but because OF the
inattention of the voters.
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Base Ball Team Reorganized.

The Elm Grove base ball team has
been reorgauized, and the boys now
have crack team. This is the club
which in last years season never suffer
ed a defeat. and the team is now
stronger than ever before. The players
are: VIM. Chambers, captain, aud
third baseman, Jerry Westlake, man
ager; Samuel Chambers, who caught
last year for the Florence, Wisconsin,
team, is splendid player, and will
catch for the CLUB; Robert knight, who
proved such a strong eft hand pitcher,
has also been secured; and the other
plavers are: George Costello, l. T.: VIM.
Green, T. f.; John Rinkus, C. f.; James
Scott. Z. b.; Edward key, cd b.; James
Lucas, $. 8, and several extra players.
The club has secured one Of the best
adapted fields for their work in that
part of the country. The grounds are
owned by ). Q. Patterson, and are stu
ated in the upper part Of the Grove.
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Firht ut Elm Grove.

At noon yesterday there was fight
at Elm Grove, and one man, named
John Knox, was done up. Several Of
the working coal miners were on the
b. Il o. platform, when Knox, who IS
colored man, came up. The feeling
over the recent disturbances at the
coal works has not died away, and IL is
is said that Knox called little boy
there a black sheep. Four young men
who were there took the matter up,
and made il decidedly warm for the
colored man. Stones were thrown, and
coupling pins were used, but Knox was
not badly hurt beyond a few bruises
He went to the Office Of DR.. II. p.
Chambers, when the fight stopped, and
had his injuries dressed. 1t is believed
that four arrests will result, as Knox
vet claims that two Of his ribs are
broken.
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AMUsEMENTS
Hoss AND Hoss.

Were you ever on the famous BoWery?
If not, and you desire TO see fac smile
of the original article, go aud witness
the performance of "Hoss and Hoss,
and see the famous "BOwery Ball, "
which has now acquired national
celebrity, and is one Of the leading fea-
lures of this funny piece. Willie COL
lier is still the bright particular star Of
this organization, and be and his COM
pany are booked at the Opera House
Friday night, March 9th. "Hoss and
Hoss" has been entirely changed since
last here.
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TIE DISTRICT FAIR.

II there is a Napoleon OF melOdrama
that Napoleon is Mr.. A. y. Pearson.
He has on the road large number Of
shows which are TO be classed under the
broad heaaing, as THE District Fair,
which comes TO the Opera House next
Monday, March -. The District Fair
has number of sensational features.
There is a hurdle race, where two
horses jump several hurdles at full
speed, burning blacksmith shop and
other scenes of a like realistic charac-
ter. The company is said to be a COM
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07

We call attention OF the fine trade of
Wheeling TO our large ana handsome AZ
sortmeut of Foreign aud Domestic Wool
Gus, embracing all the spring Novelties
for 1894 our work - superior IN style
and finish and our prices are reasonable
a full line OF Gents Fashionable urnish-
Jugs, including our popular 25c Half hose
constantly on hands.
c. HESS & SONS,
Fashionable TailOrs and Gents Furnish ers,
1921 and 1928 MarKet street.
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Sunday school Entertainments

Last Saturday night the Union Sun
day school, OF LeatherwOod, gave a
creditable entertainment for the bene-
fit OF missions. The school house in
which the entertainment was held was
crowded, and the selections were prin-
cipally by members of the school,
though some OF the talent was from
this city. About twenty dollars were
realized from the event.
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lnder 70 Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FOURTH PAGE.

Regular Meeting-Woman's Union Benevo-
lent society.
Wantei-Agents.
For Rent-koom at Sistersville.
Night Soil Hauling-C, W. RiXey.
Wanted-Re>lde Agents.
Wanted-Tw0 Solicitors
Report OF Condition OF National Bank or west
Virginia
Lisbis Compauy's Extract OF Beef
Dwellings and store Rooms for kent-Oeo, ).
Msthison.
Duluth Imperial Flour-H. f Behrens.
Notice % BOndno.ders OF Third Presbyterian
Church
CamDhor Nspthol Cakes-R. h. List.
Nanted-Aseuls.
FIFTH PAGE.
Opera H0use-Tne District FAIR.
SIXTH PAGE.
Get Good Observation-Disclosures Celery Com
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NEWS OF THE DAY.
Csrtiicnte Left for Record.

The certificate of Incorporation Of the
Wheeling Bowling Association was left
for record at Clerk Hooks Office yester-
dav. The iucorporators are E. NJ. Hol-
liday, b. f. Caldwell, Geo. Z. House,
John Freidel and Z. c. Harry, each
four shares. A power OF attorney has
been given to B. 5. Allison.
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8&9isttE
nsoora.

Mr.C. Soauepf, tue OPERA House drug:
gist. made tue following observations Of
the temperature yesterday; Z a. m, 90
a. H., 65: Il m, 10, p. n, 20; p L.,
50. Weather, Changeable.
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Excursion to Warrington City and Baltl-
more, Via Il. a D.,
Thursday, March s, 1894. Round trip,
$40: tickets good ten days. Trains
leave Wheeling at $40 and sos a. ~.
and 200 and 5:35 p. IN. Through
sleeper from Wheeling on the 5:35 p. IN.
train
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TIE FAST MAIL.

peteDt one and the scenery will IN
doubtedly be all that can be desired
TIE FAST MAIL
Next Friday evening the doors Of the
Grand will swing wide open for the
great scenic production Of Lincoln j.
Carter's Past Mail" TIE railway has
often been used by the dramatist, but
never before to such an extent as in
Carriers famous play, "The Fast Mail.
A freight train with lighted caboose
and full-sized locomotive, with engi-
neer and fireman, crosses the stage in
the NEST realistic and noisy manner.