davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1894-12-05
The Presidents Message.
FR0R TRE GlOBE DEMOCRAT.


The message Of President CIcye-
land ;niS year Is the longest one
that lie has ever written. and the
one that contains the least matter
of original interest and Importance.
II is composed mainly OF abstracts
OF the reports frorl the different
departments. with pa>Sin" recon-
mcndationS upon points that do
not particularly affect the general
welfare. Our relations with for
cign nations, are shown to be en-
tircIy anicablc. with the exception
of such controversies as are always
present in diplomacy. The re-
ccipts of the Government from aiI
sources of revenue during thc year
fell 500. SOB. 22t;r short OF the cN-
pcnditurcS: and it il estimated that
The deficit for the current year will
he $50. 1000. 900. which indicates
4 belief that there will be a con-id-
cradle increase Of revcnuc in he
next seven mouths, a. the deficit for
the five months of the year that
have already elapsed l., more than
;hat amount. There is now in cir
cula1ion a stock of all kinds Of
money to the extent OF = t.: =. per
capita. The individual deposits
held by the national banks show Il
decrease Of S33221 .22o4 4>o as com
pared with those Oh the corrr>pond-
mo date Of the previous year. and
the loans and discounts show TN In
crease of Sl6l. POS. .n33. Taken all
in all, these figures Indicate an I'M
proved condition of business. and
the gradual restoration Of pros
perity.
In the matter of the tariff, the
President says that he is still dccid-
eddy III favor Of putting coal and
iron upon the free list, and that he
would he GLAD to see the ditfcrcn-
tial duty in favor of refined sugar
stricken ont OF the present law:
and to this he adds recommcnda-
ton for the repeal q the law deny
ing American re glstrv to ships
built abroad and owned by Amcri
cans. which he declares to be near
cr relic of barbariSm than any
thing that exists by permission of
a statut" of the United States. y
That part of the message which
will attract the most attention.
however. is the outline Of Il Plan
for new currency system. 1t is
proposed by this plan to repeal all
laws providing for the deposit
of Government bonds Us >c*illit. =.
for circulation and to permit ma
/ tional banks to ISSUE notes not cE-
cecding - per cent of their paid-ul
and uni'upaiicd capital. provided
they deposit Is Il guarantee fund
! lngHl tender notes. includin" irca--
Try notes oi lN,ie. in SUM cI'3:,I
to 30 per cent Of the notes ihcy
desire to issue. Furthermore. i,
ii i proposed to provide q ~:afct,
fund for the redemption Of ih'
notes of failed banks by imposing
Il tax Of ourhalf Of per cent OF
the average circulation Of all tht
total circulation outstanding; a.'
il is also proposed to retain the cx.
isting provision a> to the indiri'illa
| liability Of the stockholders. and t,
make the bank : Indebtedness ol
account of circulation Il first lie,
on all Of It's assets. The plan in
cludeS the exemption of State bank,
from taxation in eases where they
Inject its other requirements: ane
there ais several additional feature
intended to promote the popularit,
Of the project.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1894-12-05

Ko1.r, the Alabama populi>t.
had himself sworn in as Governor,
last Saturday. but Governor Jones
threatened 10 have him arrested if
he tried Il claim the Goycrnor>.lip.
and he backed down. Governor
Oates was inaugurated.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1894-12-05
Our VA shiagton Letter.

w AMI ! ~ it'N. ,. Wv ~.
The Democratic Senators who
have arrived in Washington are
disposed to accept philos"2hirallv
the fact that the Republican >cHa-
tors are masters of the situation
and that 10 more tinkcrlng Of the
tariff Will be allowed. Even u~
radica! free trader a> Nili~, OF
Texas, who prcfaerd his vote for
the Gu.man- Bricc tariff bill with
the statement that he would follow
1t up with an attempt To further
extend the Tree list. now coilf"S>e~
that he has little hope Of seeing any
Of the por1,In tariff bills passed.
Ii is noteworthy that tie most
sensational stories concerning tn"
alleged danger ot war with kn@-
land. OH account Of the Iii ."m;l'ic
complications arising ont of the
changed attitude OF England TO-
war(i>, Nicaragua cmanatcJ from
sources friendly to the admin
istra,ion. There is absolutely
nothing in the situation 20
far aS known here that cannot easily
he settled hy diplomacy. cycn Of dc
i,unglinn sort which has heretofore
characterized this administration.
but there Is little doubt that he ad
nlini@tra,ion would gladly welcome
4 serious disagreement with ..n1
land, or any other country, Is any
thing cnIettiatcd to arouse the pa
triotis;n of the country would dis
tract public attention from the
monumental failure Of the domestic
policy of the administration III all
it, branches. Mr.. Cleveland would
much rather that the Monroe doc
tl,ine be discussed in Congress- than
some other things.
Mr.. cleveland did not enjoy his
Thank civ in- day dinner. for sev-
craI good and sufficient REASONS.
He has Il bad attack of the @out.
and cvcrybody who has had any
experience with Il man suffering
with that complaint knows that it
makes the most amiahic Of men
savage. Besides. he has 4 number
Of troublesome questions 10 deaf
with in his annual message to Con
ercsS. He ha>'n been to the
" bite House for ten days.
\ lot Of defeated Democratic
congressman thought they had Il
nice little snap to oct >um> running
from Sloto and upwards for each
man from Uncle Sans Golfers.
without even making 4 prctcn>c of
earning it. Present indications are
that the snap Will have to he ;ban-
eioned as ,nworka!,ic. These men
concluded that they would not come
to Washington to take part ii the
short session Of Congress-. but
would utilize the time in irving t.
''catch on tu something out #
which they cu,'i,I live. mcanWhii,.
continue to draw their S;.Iarie, IL
tuncrc~@mcn- :: IT. 81; Il month -
Until the 81 Of next March. BIZ.
tila: WAS not enough for them.
They actually had the au,laci,r t.
write to the Sergeant at Arms ii
! the House. dircc'inm him 10 for
ward them checks for the mi!ea@e
which would have been due til,al
for coming TO Washington and re-
/ turning to their homes ut the close
# the session. That demand i!a>
/ probably broken up the whoI.
scheme. as the Sergeant at Arms
has very properly refused 10 raS
mileage to members who do nu1
come to Washington. and Il move
mcnt is on foot to stop the salary
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1894-12-05

The new constitution of New
York fines any railroad issuing Il
pass to State official. $1,000.
If such Il law could be enforced in
Missouri it would put all our roads
into the hand, Of receiver. or
our legislators would have to 90
down into their pockets for their
fares
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1894-12-05

of members who remain away from
Washington except when compelled
by sickness 10 DO 80.
Although the members OF The
administration pretend to be en-
llrely indifferent Il, to whether
Democratic Senators and Repre-
scntativc~ carry ont their threats
of making an attack upon Mr..
Cleveland in congress. it i< know IA
that NJ. Cleveland has. tllrnugh
third parties. made overture, to
some OF th" most vigorous, kickerS
lookin" towards patching up a
truce, AMI minimizing very plainly
that some Of those who nave not
been able to even nuuIn \ fourth
cla~> postmaster viii! hr allowed to
control = certain amount IF snat-
ronagr during tie rr'n":nd~" ot
the administration. if thcy will
refrain tFn3il ;!I,;i.ino the ;'r~-ilrn,
AND the administration. Several
have hccn promised. il i; said. that
oiley VII! Personally hc taken care
ii after their terms expire. But
there ar" some uf the I,i~hcrs
whom it will bc difficult if not i'm
possible. t. mtlzzip. with office, CT
anything else.
The Democratic Congressional
I"&lor- might - well hc deaf and
d'mb 50 Tar aS giving any intima-
ton of what they propose to try
tn DO during tho coming session.
for publication. is concerned.
Among themselves. they express;
;hc opinion that they vii! br fort
innate ii they cam keep 4 quorum
Of tie House here without tn" a.
,-istHncc of the Republicans. i'll
order to pass the appropriations.
! There is 10 occasion for tI!em II
indulge in amy fear, on that ac-
count. The Republicans will glad
" Assist them IL maintaining :"
quorum 10 act upon the arrropri-
alton bills. but not upon other leg
i>lafinn.
There are rumor- Of IN attempt
to XIII the income tax law. either
by direct repeal OF by Withholding
the hoIf-miIIjon dollar appropria-
tiun that will he asked for bv Sec
re'ary Carlisle 10 };nt the law into
effect. but they arc probably with
out material foundation. There Is
likely to be much tall, against the
lav- when the appropriation comes
up, bat there i no GOOD reason 10
expect the failure Of the approiri-
alton, and no probability Of repeal.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1894-12-05

CLEVELAND will probably have
to submit to considerable roasting
from di>gruntlcd Democratic Con
grcssinen within the next three
months
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1894-12-05

CONGRESS met Monday, and will
probably devote the next three
months to but little else than sal
ary drawing.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1894-12-05
$l.OO Per Annun.

Only three months until Re
publican Congress will have con-
troll Of the House.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1894-12-05

A PECULIAR nlicrobe seems to be
ravaging the Democratic party.
Bactcriologists should investigate.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1894-12-05

Il. ". Eug& Mercantile Co. and
Joseph Connolly are a9entv for ArU-
malt. the great health drink. Don't
tail to include q package in your next
order for groceries.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1894-12-05

Don't fail to visit Conno.ly's when
yolI are in search nt goods. You will
lind tile best assorted stock ever
brought to Ioto~i.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-05-21
pportant Information

Rock Island Route" is now
through vestibule sleepin :
Eeen Texas and Colorado,
Fort Worth daily at s:l5 p.
arriving in Denver at 7:45
morning. If you intend
business or pleasure trip
|adc this summer, cali on
Prest ticket agent, or address
frslgned for folders, rates or
kion.
Peedless to add that we still
TO run the "Flyer" to
C.lty and Chicago without
pf cars.
lass your tickets via The
(o'k Island Route" and gel
y e Tor your money.
IT, McCABE, G. P. A.,
/ Fort Worth, Texas.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-05-21
COMING BOOK
,..,le one for Waco
IVdS It'd

IuaDle one for waco
CUE r1,+sr of Hot Springs,
Cu n'ublisher of Cutters e,
pd uas Springs, ARK. Mt
M fish Eureka Springs,
. n,,I Wells, Texas ana
III resorts, is now AZ - WORK "oa
T. 81 70 forty " and fifty il!ust ira
Zen so hest hest buildings. in the
~ n' and private, views vi VS.. OF
from :, Provident He a1as
,trpe,s, churches co ~ 3 ~
loving owing wells, etc. 1t l is to
',dsomest and most COM
\ su aver issued in the inter tt
p.o. The citizens Of hot
;ve"Cutter's Gulde"to tna'
I,ort the credit Of having
= to advertise that clsy
p,ber mediums combined;
= a book full Of test'm n.
4 effect from the leading
Hot Springs, and repre-
N lines Of business. Mr..
Bomjses a better GUIDE for
+ he has ever issued.
lowing is a partial list OF
ribers to his Waco Guide,
number of copies sub
lar A full list Will be
4 when completed:
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-05-21
More Facts -"

ndsolmely illustrated fifty.
u MpAlet, issued by the Chi
l"auAee and St. Paul Rail.
mpany, giving valuable in.
regarding agriculture,
alslng' climate, soil and
soufces of South Dakota.
|. contains 'n a correct map of
wen as South Dakota.
,, farmer, and in fact any
rested in agriculture, etc. :,
a'e a copy of it. Sent free
| pSuless upon application to
| s DrAay = southern passenger
| / Fourth avenue, Louis
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-05-21
NO Experiment.

| tou;ag Austin, San Marcos,
|e ea4' No ETC., via international
(sjn. N "oa railroad, Two
Eket , vacn way Insist upon
And 'e ,ug via Hearns O.,
E rut shf International and
, m.a!. railroad. Perfect
asn'noent equipment.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-05-21

san Antonio and Arkansas Pass.
sogeH BoUHD--No. S2.--goRTH BOUNDING, !
LIS Waco OF g. m! Arrives $50 o. n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-05

the forehead aze Of Cur surgeons,
from idle curiosity, 81 possibly with a
view to the amusement Of a group of
officers during a luli IN the engagement
1--WE needed something 70 divert on.
minds had dropped his probe clean
through the head. The body Law on its
back, its chin in the air, and with
Strengthened limbs as rigid as steel;
frost on its white face, and its beard
and hair. Some Christian soul had
covered it with blanket. but when
the night became pretty sharp a com
panion of the writer removedsthis. and
we lay beneath it ourselves.
With the exception of our pickets.
who had been posted well in front of
the embankment, every man lay silent.
Conversation was forbidden; to have
made fire or even struck a match to
light pipe would have been a grave
offense. Stamping horses, moaning
wounded - everything that made a
noise had been sent to the rear: the 81
lence was absolute. Those whom the
chill prevented from sleeping, never
theless, reclined as they shivered, or
sat with their heads on their arms. suf-
fering. bat making no sign. Every
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-05

enc had lost friends and all expected
death on the morrow. These matters
are mentioned to show the improbable
ity Of anyone going about during those
solemn hours To commit CHASTITY
practical joke
When the dam broke the Sky was
still clear 'iBe shall have a warm
day" the writer's companion whis-
pered. as we rose in the gray light;
lets give back the poor fellow his
blanket" The sergeant's body lay
in the same place, two yards away
But not ia the same attitude. 1t
was upon its right side. The knees
were drawn up nearly to the breast
both hands thrust to the wrists be-
tween the buttons of the Jacket, the
collar of which was turned up, conceal
ing the ears The shoulders were ele-
waited, the head was retracted, the chin
rested on the collar bone; the posture
was that OF one suffering from Intense
cold.
But for what had been previously OBJ
served but for the CHASTITY evidence of
the bullet hole-one would have sworn
the man had frozen to death. --San
Francisco Examiner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-05

any federal soldiers being nearer than
Winchester, nor did we know anything
of the surrender of Lee.
However, early next morning, as we
just got out Of bed, three soldiers
dressed in confederate clothes appeared
in front Of the house at the gate. My
brother, thinking that the Johnnies
were after him. snatched his gun,
stepped TO the door and asked them
what they wanted They drew their
revolvers and told him that he was the
man they wanted lie told them that
he was the man they could not get, and
then closed the door.
They took the hint and retreated up
the road We fastened to the barn to
secure our horses as we supposed from
the confederates: meantime one of the
soldiers put spurs to his horse, and
went down the road with speed far
beyond the usual government gait
while the other two remained on their
horses watching as. In few moments
we saw a company of about twenty
two men coming up the road with a
speed that meant business. | made for
the woods on foot; Hook soon passed
me on horse back; nv brother was last
to leave the barn, at which time the
company was in firing distance; they
gaze a shout and began firing at him;
but his mare being light Of foot did
fairly run unto their fifteen rods just
twenty-one He escaped
Hook had taken a road through the
l. sxf 4 H.
ting to the lower end Of the woods on
hill Presently heard ne report OF
pistol up in the Geld. Immediately
followed BY an exclamation in these
words: 20. Lord.' knew then that
they hadorertalen and shot Hook. Two
other soldiers came from the house
and passed by near where | was hid.
/ could hear them talk. One of them
said that there was black coated ras-
cal behind those trees, and that he had
better come out You may guess that
a boy seventeen years old was not
feeling very good at the time.
They then rode up in the field where
the rest OF the company was. l then
made my escape to another clump of
woods in the opposite direction Then
] came back to the house and found
things literally torn upside down
then went to assist my father and old
uncle to bring Hook To the house.
After all was over. we learned the
mistake. His own came unto his
own, and his own received him not .
In the afternoon a small company
came back to our house, bringing with
them a doctor. who dressed Hook 5
wounds, and told Us that ii he lived un-
til the next day he would get we'll.
Hook lived, and is still living - W
Anderson. in Toledo BLADE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-05
SHILOH.
Historical Facts About the Battle What
the Leaders say.

Historical Facts About the Battle-What
the Leaders say.
The official records show that there
was engaged in this battle on both
sides 246 different organizations. There
We're under Gen u. S. Grant on Sun.
day. in the first days battle, 80 regi.
artillery; under Gems. Albert Sidney
Johnston and G. +. Beauregard, ST
regiments Of infantry and 20 batteries
Of artillery. Ii they were full gun bat
teries there would be 10 pieces Of ar
tiIlery Gen Lew Wallace arrived with
I,5G4 men and II pieces of artillery,
making in the army OF Gen. Grant a
total OF - regiments Of infantry and
O. pieces OF artillery Gen. d. G. Buell.
arrived with the rmy Of the Ohio, con-
sisting of 81 reg cents of infantry and
three batteries 81 artillery, that took
part in the battle In all Gen. Buell.
had 43 organizations, making BAG or
CARNATIONS, including the cavalry, ar
tillery and infantry, or 114.33S men
who took part in this first great open
field battle of the west, with a fearful
loss on both sides
Gen. U, 5. Grant says of Shiloh: mo
such contest ever took place on this
continent; in Importance of results,
but few have taken place in the history
of the world" Again, in his Memoirs,
he says; ''Shiloh was the most severe
battle fought in the west during the
war, and but few in the east have
equaled it for hard, determined fight
ing.
Gallant old Gen. George II. Thomas
said to Col. A. w Willis. shiloh was
the most decisive battle of the war.
Gen. p O Buell. commander Of
the Ohio at Shiloh, says. The
battle Of Shiloh was the most famous
and to both sides the most interesting
battle of the war, and | recognize no
battlefield Of the war. all things con-
sidered, the lessons which it teaches
and its Importance in the contest. as
being more worthy 10 he preferred as
a memorial PARK than Shiloh Cen.
john A, AcCleraand, who commanded
the first division under Cen Grant at
Shiloh SAYS. shiloh shielded the
northwest from invasion AMI turned
back the tide of war upon the Atlantic
DaasG Ihat hsld deserves ta be dedi-
Gated 81 tile gallant men vito fought
ana feil there, and your efforts It's pre-
servo this battlefield IL great nation
all paris meets nv hearty approval.
Thousands - others, eata north In
SOUTH have written letters urging that
this forever historic battlefield b. pre-.
served as ) great memorial park -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-05
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
A TERRIBLE NIGHT.
The Trying ordeal of a Young Boy wks
Wore the Blue.

The Trying Ordeal of a Young Boy Wka
Wore the Blue.
It was in the summer of 1868 that the
army of Gen. Banks had settled down
/ to its grim, long siege before the walls
of Port Hudson, that occurred the try
ing nights experience which<I viii
here relate.
was private in Company C, Fourth
Massachusetts,, and was detailed for
sentry duty. The manner of holding
guard over the trenches of Port Hudson
was perilous in the extreme. The sol
der SO posted must lie fat above the
trench, his little bundle of twigs piled
crosswise before him as his only de-
Tense. In the trench below piled all
night the negroes at the work of ex-
tending the trench. When a sortie
was made the sentry must discharge
his musket. tumble quickly into the
trench, and, with the negroes, retreat,
while the outer line got under arms.
With the corporal of the guard, had
seen each sentinel placed, and now
away at the right Of the line had
come to my place of duty. The soldier
| was TO relieve was above us, with his
heels just beyond reach. But we knew
the point and in whisper the corpo-
raj said:
This is the place. Climb up and re-
lieve your man"
All conversation had TO be in whis-
pers. Only the ominous boom of the
cannon or sharp attendant crack of the
rifle that followed broke upon the
night.
knew what that whispered order of
the corporal meant. We were neigh
bors at home, and knew that Chris
would never put me in the perilous posi-
ton alone if he could help it; for was
but seventeen the autumn before my
enlistment, but seeing men fall around
me in battle and dying in hospital had
made me older than my years, and to
know soldiers first duty was to obey.
| climbed out of the trench into tire
dark night | crawled up to the side
of the watching sentinel placed my
hand upon him, shook and whispered
him To 90 back into the trench, but there
was no movement Again / tried to
rouse the watcher but to no purpose.
hAfAa5AAA ais AtoA4NH III lAlbEs kAe9 were
cold. The soldier guarding before Port
Hudson WAS dead.
The corporal had followed me, and
with his aid | rolled the dead soldier
from his place behind his little bundle
of twigs that to him had proved SO
faithless. The corporal grasped my
hand, and l was then alone
Beside me was the dead man. He
and the stars were now my company
To the impress he had made in the soft
earth | crawled. Slowly the hours
hung upon the night The occasional
blaze of a cannon, its boom and shrek
ing she'll above my head were answered
by our own returning fire The dis
tant guns of Farragut, too, gave their
voices. Home and its thousand remem-
brances thronged upon me
But the stern reality. the ping of
rifle-ball close to my head or its lodg-
ment in my barricade, made awful the
night, | could hear the voices in the
fort. 1t seemed near eternity to hear
the words of those who would send me
there.
As the night wore on, a deeper dark
ness sank upon all, and soon drizzling
rain, followed by severe tempest,
broke furiously upon the scene, My
spot of oozy earth was now filed with
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-05
sherislau.s Idea.

One ,,ay 2 group 81 staE-otllcers were
discussing il sheridap's presence the
qualities most essential Tor solder
Some thought personal bravery. others
moral courage. strong love Of country,
while one insisted rather obtrusiyely
that obedience unreasoning obedience
was everything Give me the man
Who always obeys orders he declared,
.hen appealing 10 sheridan, this officer
asked: Isn't he the perfect soldier.
generate" No, replied Sheridan.
Ao~.}v Fl prefer sha soldier who
S.aN9 uaes Is e.isober taeln. San
kF.as $40 .Aaa9nl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-07-05

water. but | could not turn. In an
hour the stars were again out. and
once more the firing began How
longed for the gray of the morning,
for that was to be the time for my re-
lief.
At last the stars began to pale |
heard whispered voice below 1t
was the corporal who had placed me
He crawled up beside me and whis-
pereu:
Are YOU alive?n
extended my hand; that was all.
We then both tnmhled into the
trench When we did SO he laid his
head upon my shoulder and sobhed,
Ny lad lnever thought q see vou
again ailve dia rot want To put you
there last night but yoa know could
not heip C j Hermann, i'll Ma
tianai IrlR8ae