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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27
For the Little Fellows.

at was down in Virginia" says a
veteran in the Lewiston Journal. 81
was placed on guard over barn and
was taking it easy when a lieutenant
came along, probably to see what his
guard was doing. 1 ought to have
saluted him, but l didn't. Soon !
saw large, nice looking man coming
toward me. He wore a nice uniform
and 1 noticed as he approached that
he wore q lieutenant's straps.
wasn't going to pay any further atten-
ton to him, but when ne came quite
near to me 1 saw that there were two
stars inside those straps. Jumped up
and presented arms as quickly as |
could, for 1 saw that it was Maj. Gen.
Hancock. Never mind that for me,
said he with wave Of his hand. Il
don't care anything about it, but al
WAYS do it for the little fellows He
passed on. L suppose the lieutenant
had reported me and he came down to
see about it"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27

bed many u time. In latter years
slight asthma made much sleep i'm
possible for him. After the war, wheI
l was at his home in st. Louis, h,
seldom retired till IL or o'clock. II
was often Of late, too, on this march
1t was n singularly impressive sight
to see this solitary figure walking there
by the Pickering campfire while the
army slept. If gun went off some
where in the distance, or if an unusual
noise were heard, he would instantly
call one of us to go and find out what
it meant. He paid small attention to
appearances; to dress, almost none.
"There is going to be battle to-day,
sure" said Col. Aukenreid, of the staff,
one morning before daylight.
"How do you know" asked com.
rade,
why, don't you see? The geper-
ais up there by the fire putting on a
clean collar. The signs dead sure"
A battle did take place that day,
and Cheraw, with forty cannon, fell
into our hands, 1t was more run
than a battle,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27
A Georgia Volunteer.


Far up the lonely mountain side
My wandering footsteps led.
The moss lay thick beneath my feet,
The pines sighed overhead;
The trace OF dismantled fort y,
Lay In the forest nave,
And In the shadow near my path
saw soldiers grave
The bramble wrestled with the weed
Upon the lowly mound;
The simple head-board, rudely writ,
Had rotted to the ground,
i raised II with n reverent hand,
From dust Its words to clear,
But time had blotted all but these:
"a Georgia volunteer" ION
heard the Shenandoah roll 5.-Ni
Along the vale below, ,st
/ saw the Alleghanies rise ''F
Towards the realms OF snow;
The valley campaign rose TO mind,
Its leaders name, and then
knew the sleeper had been one
or Stonewan Jackson's men.
He sleeps what need TO question now
IL he we're wrong or rightly
He knows ere this whose cause Is Just
In God the Fathers sight;
He Yields no warlike weapons now,
Returns no foeman's thrust:
Who but coward would revlle ,.S
An honest soldiers dustg n"
Roll. Shenandoah, proudly roll
Adown the rocky glen ~
Above thee lies the grave of one
or Stonewall Jacksons men.
Beneath the cedar and the pine,
In solitude austere,
Unknown, unnamed, forgotten, lies
A Georgia volunteer,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27

The boys of the 117th New York tell
good joke in regard to the muster
ing in" of darkey attached to that
regiment, who became fearful he would
be deprived of his pay unless he was
Joined to the service. A huge mustard
plaster was applied to his back, about
a foot below where the rear buttons Of
his coat were placed, and, under the
belief that all soldiers were served in
the same manner, as a short of military
institution he wore it until the pain
became unbearable, at which time he
was forr. ,erly declared mustered in"
accordinging to the law in such cases
made and provided. If that darkey
didn't get his wages it wasn't because
he failed to suffer for his country as a
patriot duly put through by the 1l7th.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27

"As you go through the great mass
of documents do you find many things
that are different from currently re-
ported statements of events"
"NTany such things occur all the
while. 1t is astonishing how treacher-
GUS ones memory is when applied to
events that occurred twenty ortwenty-
five years ago. This is seen in the
current discussions that are going for
ward all the while in the periodicals.
Men unconsciously add little here
and subtract n little there and forget a
good deal more, and finally the thing
related bears no sort Of semblance to
the real thing that happened. A
good illustration of this occurred only
few days ago. An officer of veracity
and candor was relating the part his
regiment took in the battle of Shiloh.
When he had finished l informed him
that his regiment was not in the bat
tie of Shiloh ut all. What, not in the
battle of Shiloh p he calculated. You
don't mean to say that, do your i
certainly do L replied. We'll, |
should like to know your reason for
making that statement said he. My
reason for making it is your own dis
patch, written three days after the
battle, in which you say your regiment
was not in the battle, said [.
And I showed him the dispatch. He
adjusted his spectacles, read it over
several times, and admitted his error.
His story was spoiled, but history was
yindicated.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27
On Gnard For Rntions.

"a funny war incident occurred
down there" said Mr.. John W. Wood
ruff, pointing downward from the
Forsythe Street bridge to the track
running between the bridge and the
National Hotel. "When Forrest cap
tured Col. Straits raiders at Rome
they were brought to Atlanta in box
cars and were switched off on that
track. As Forests men had to return
to Rome, detail from Maj. Leyden's
artillery, then in camp here, was sent
down to guard the prisoners. l was q
member of the company. The doors
on one side of the cars remained
locked and the doors on the other side
we've open. In front of each of these
doors one of Lyden's men stood guard.
Everything went along smoothly
until the relief came around after dark
Thel officer in charge of the relief
squad found, to his establishment, that
one of the cars was guarded by a Yam
kee with a musket.
Hello! What does this mean|
asked the officer.
'Oh, it's all right, replied the
Yankee; the young man on duty
here wanted to go to see his girl, and
he promised me his rations if l would
take his place till he came back
"We took the Yank's musket from
him and made him enter the car and
stationed one of our men at the door.
The fellow had told the truth, as we
found out when the absent guard re-
turned. The youngster was fresh and
knew nothing about soldering. He
saw no harm in slipping off to see his
girl, and us luck would have it, he had
picked out prisoner who was man
of his word. ATLANTA Constitution.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27

one glance as L saluted him, and pass
ed by.
In short time the same sound, only
of many horses, greeted me. l con-
.cealed myself, and curiously awaited
their approach. Five mounted men
galloped up and looked inquiringly
around. They did not see me in the
shadows, and l did not present my
self. They then returned from whence
they came.
The following night, as usual, L went
to the colonels tent for the purpose Of
reporting and getting directions for
the following day.
"Good evening, colonel" said.
He replied grutiiy; ut is a pity you
are not in the guard house"
"Why SOP" inquired.
"Why so You blockhead, you broke
the military law You didn't chal-
lenge me, as | passed by your post to-
day; on the contrary, you saluted me-
L sent men to arrest you, but it APP
pears they did not find you"
81 knew you"
"You are not supposed to know any
one," interrupted the colonel. 81 will
let it pass this time, however"
He had by this time cooled off lit
tie. He gave me the orders for the fol-
lowing day, and l left him.
A few days after this event | learned
that the colonel was visiting another
part of the army. 1t happened that
one dark night was stationed in a
thickly wooded gully 1t was about
II O'Clock, and the wind whistled cold
through the trees. 1t wasn't pleas
ant night to be out.
Suddenly heard splashing of
horses boots in mud and the ColonePs
heavy bass voice sounded familiarity
He was returning, and not alone. [
beard him say "One Of our men was
killed here the other day"
"Ah, said his companion, 81 think
l see someone"
At this moment l called out, "Who
comes there"
"a friend"
"Dismount, come forward, and give
the countersign.'
The Colonel hemmed and hawed
and seemed at u loss what to say.
"You know me" finally he said. ct
is all right. You see have friend
with me, and in fact, l forgot to get
the countersign. "
81 am not supposed to know any
one" l replied, in his own words.
There was another pause, resulting
in the Colonel's advance.
Halt" tiercely exclaimed.
"Hold on, said the Colonel to his
companion, cor he'll be firing into us. "
Then the Colonel dismounted, came
forward, and, 10 my amazement, gave
the word. L had hoped for a job of
keeping him all night. He then, with
some difficulty, joined his companion
and returned to camp.
Next time / visited the Colonel at
his tent he was as good natured as a
kitten. / was received with a smile
and good cigar.
c.. c.. BACKAs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27
VALUE OF COLD STORAGE.
II Frequently Saves tho Butter Market
from Utter Collapse.


from Utter Collapse.
The Iowa Creamery Journal,
trade publication intended exclusively
for creamerymen, says: "Cold storage
buyers furnish an outlet for surplus
summer butter They save the mar
ket from utter breakdowns. They
compete against the buyers for i'm
mediate use. They take the surplus
above present demands for consump-
tion, and they influence the price Of
the whole. AS soon as storage buy
ers took hold butter advanced, Were
there none buying to hold, butter
would invariably drop to the price Of
soap grease, for there is where the
surplus would have to go.
ave might pursue this subject, its
effect upon winter prices, but 1t
would lead us away from the point
under consideration, Now Is the
time when 1t is bought for storage.
1t Is advantageous to have the grade
OF butter to sell which these buyers
want for otherwise they will not
take 1t and the buyer for immediate
use sees his advantage and profits by
1t, taking the profit out Of the pocket
of the producer Of the butter. But
ter for storage must be pretty dry.
II too much water is present 1t will
not keep we'll and storage buyers let
1t alone, So In the summer time 1t
is particularly wise not to load but
ter with water, for 1t will not keep
so we'll nor sell 80 well. Churn early
in the morning and work 1t while
the air is pure and cool. If you do
flrst-class job, you will get the top Of
the market.
There is a great deal In this. But
for cold storage such perishable COM
modIties as fruit, eggs and butter
would at times become unstable.
Storage eluallzes prices, preventing
both glut with its breakdown of
prices and famine accompanied by
famine prices 1t Is benefit to
both producer and consumer, for 1t
saves money and saves the butter or
other product. The question forced
upon all dairy localities by the late
railroad strike Is the need Of home,
cold storage. 1t would have saved
vast sums of money, The actual
freezing Of butter is now considered
the best method Of cold storage.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27

father, Premier of Louis Philippe, in
statesmanship-a rather ambitious
desire, to say the least. When scarce
ly past his majority the President
elect was appointed secretary to his
father, who was elected a life
Senator in 1876 for his brilliant
services in assisting Theirs with
his financial problems in the
budget The elder Casimir- Perier died
in 1876, and left the president-elect
a heritage Of immense wealth and a
legacy Of liberal conservative political
opinions which he has never material
ly altered. In personal appearance
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27

at Elysee than his predecessors have
done, at least since the days of Mac
Mahon. He has happy faculty of
being able to use people when
they least suspect it. In this
way he will bring together noble
men and prelates, who have rather
kept aloof from matters of
state, with other elements, that of
soldier and bourgeois all with one
purpose-to fuse them into unit
The sterner sort of the French radi-
Gals are inclined to the opinion that
these twin reactionary influences
will make short work of his enthusi-
astic adhesion to democratic ideals.
The extremists, on the other hand,
claim that the new President will
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27

lift France to the highest place
among nations.
Jean Casimir. Perier comes from a
most illustrious family. He is both
son and grandson of distinguished
statesmen. He was born in Paris In
lS47, and is consequently a young
man in the prime Of manhood, 1t
may be doubted If any other living
Frenchman, except the venerable
Jules Simon, is better fitted by in
innate personal knowledge and act
ual participation in affairs of state
to be the administrative head Of the
republic, 1t is said that he wishes
to even eclipse his illustrous grand
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27
Cnnid In RUSSIA.

Long engagements are rather ex-
pensive affairs in Russia. The BRIDE
groom-elect is expected to send his
tlance a present daily-not merely
flowers as in France, but something
more practical. Thus the Grand
Duchess XeniA, the Gear and Car
mas eldest daughter, receives every
day some handsome gift from her
lover, the Grand Duke Alexander
chiefly art treasures of home manu-
facture, such as a lace fan, NAL
achite ornament, choice piece Of
Russian embroidery, etc,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27
Confined Sound.

The intensity of confined sound is
illustrated at Carisbrook Castle, Isle
Of Wight, where there is a well 200
feet deep and II feet in diameter,
lined with smooth masonry. When
a pin is dropped into it, the sound Of
it striking the surface OF the water,
1872 feet below, can be distinctly
haor1
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27

Casmir-Perler is a rather short, sub
stantially built man. His complexion
is dark and has the healthy glow Of a
man that enjoys life. He is man of
easy approach and admirable pres
ence, who inspires confidence and
has also the ability to make people
with whom he comes in contact say
a great deal, while be says very little.
He has a full appreciation of the
dignity Of his station, and woe betide
the misguided individual who should
attempt to be familiar with new
French president.
In his family circle and among in
timate friends he lays aside all re-
straint and Is a most delightful com
panion. His father left him snug
legacy of 40,000,000 francs, and
through his judicious Investments
and skilled management this hand
some fortune has been largely aug
mented. Casimr-Perier surrounds
himself with all the substantial lux
uries which his wealth will procure.
He enjoys a good dinner and is a con-
noisseur Of good wine. He does not
smoke, in which respect he follows
Theirs example. lie is fond Of
clever people and likes the society of
both bright men and women.
Married Second Cousin.
The wife of the President is his
second cousin. Nine. Casimir- Perier
is a splendid-looking woman, with a
decidedly intellectual cast of coun-
tenance, She has high, finely mod
eled forehead, a beautiful mouth,
though the lips might be a little
fuller. Her eyes can justly be called
glorious, and she has a firm chin, in
dicative Of great will power. Her
nose is her least pleasing feature, the
point being little too long to be
satisfactory. She is of decidedly
aristocratic tendencies and a woman
of the world. Her receptions have
long been noted for their distinguished
gatherings Of all that society judges
as par excellence. Nine Casimir-
Perier is not at all enthusiastic over
her husbands elevation to the Presl-
dency but rather accepts it as the
inevitable. She is a devoted mother,
having a daughter IA years of age
and boy some years younger. The
little daughter was the most pleased
of the family when she heard that
her father had been elected to the
highest Office in France.
The family residence, for the pres
ent at least, is the superb chateau,
Pont-sur-Seiue. 1t is a magnificent
structure and was bought by the
present owners grandfather from the
state under Louis Philippe. 1t is
furnished in a severe but very ele-
CANT style. The dining-roOm is a
particularly handsome apartment,
being furnished in very dark tone,
which is heightened by the vast
thickness Of the walls, the window
recesses looking more like classmates
in an ancient fortress than anything
else.
The new President is the incarna-
ton of that order of liberty which is
the only form Of liberty for people
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27
Mhat,s the Rreed2

Seldom Spencer, Of Essex, Conn
has a hen which lately astonished
him by laying an egg that weighs
twenty ounces and measures eight
and IL half inches in circumference
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27
THE HOPE OF FRANCE
SKETCH OF JEAN CASlMIR-PER-
TER, THE NEW RULER.

A Man OF Democratic Ideas and Strong
IndivlduaIity-VOws That He WIN Never
Betray the Republlc-Hls Wife, Home
and Antecedents.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27
SOLDIERS STORIES.
ENTERTAINING "REMINISCENCES
OF THE WAR.

Graphic Account OF the Stirring Scenes
Witnessed on the Battlefield and In
Camp-Veterans OF the Rebellion Recite
Experiences OF Thrilling Nature.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27

oughly democratic in his ideas Of in
dependence, and holds the right of
men to be equal, irrespective Of
wealth and station. He has always
insisted that the teaching Of equality
before the law and the respect for
the rights of the people are the
fundamental safeguards of re-
public. Casimir Perier has not
the slightest reverence for any
thing which is, according to his
ideas, obsolete and absurd. This
was illustrated when he announced
that he and his ministry would be
present at the funeral Of NJ. Carnot,
though he knew that there was an
order as old as the republic explicitly
ordaining that the head of the state
shall under no circumstances attend
any funeral. This incident, a trihe
in itself, reveals the most pronounced
characteristic trait Of the mana
predisposition to judge and act for
himself.
VIII Unite France.
1t is predicted with confidence that
Casimir- Perier will unite the whole
French nation in a way never accom-
plished before. He is not only re-
garded as a safe man by the reaction
aries, but he is openly friendly to the
traditions which speak Of France as
the oldest son of the church. Under
his skillful hands he will be able to
make a good deal more Of the court
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27

morning L was To-
y Gated near the
line. The
sound of horses feet
Raced my ear. I,
as usual, looked at
amy firemarms, find
Aing them o. H.;
'just as the horse
came in sight, L re-
cognized the colo
mel. He cave me
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-09-27
Spoiled His Best War Story.


Col. Robt.
IN. Scott, of the War
lRecords Office, told
how the "frozen
truth" of pen and
ink took the founda-
ton out from under
q war memory. 1t
reads as follows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-11-12
EFFORTS TO FIX A JURY.


MEMPHIS. Tenn, Nov. u.-There have
been further sensational discoveries with
regard to the efforts to FIX the jury In
the trial Of w. s. Richardson and H. N.
Smith, charged with the s~extuple lynch
ing near Milington, and to-morrow Prose
cutting Attorney Patterson will ask the
court to discharge the eleven men that
have been secured after a weeks laborious
examination Of GOO talesmen. The Attorney
general will present to the court an aft
davit to the effect that nearly all these
SEQ persons summoned for jury service have
been selected from among the known
friends Of the accused, and one juryman,
It will be shown by affidavit, asserted that
he would not convict a white man for kill
ing q negro. The Attorney-general will
also move the court to relieve Sheriff
McCarver from duty during the progress
OF this case. h Is because OF the man.
ner In which the sheriff has summoned
the 5urymen and the manner in which he
has treated the prisoners. The attorney
has learned that since the Incarceration
both Smith ana Richardson have been
taken surreptitiously by the sheriff to
the Kerryville neighborhood on more than
one occasion. Butch McCarver, a son Of
the sheriff, is prosecuting witness in the
case, and has constantly been in commune
cation with the accused who. while in Jail,
have been allowed extraordinary liberties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-11-12
Notes.

The United States Lounge Company has
lifted up very handsome rooms on North
LIMOS street. In which to display goods.
Mr.. Lieber, Of the H. Lieber manufac-
tory, reports business good. The company
is employing 1S5 people and working over
time.
sion machinery for. the new Industrial
School building has been awarded to the
Sinker-Davis Company.
Contractor Shower is remodeIing the rooms
ON the ground floor of the building on East
Maryland street, which the new firm of
Krag, Reynolds & Co. occupy.
The Indiana Car and Foundry Company
Is now doing a good deal Of repair work
employment to eighty men AS yet but lit
tie new work Is In sight.
In the construction of the Ben-Hur block.
some 100 carloads of %fire-proof floor thing
will be required, which Is now being
shipped here from Pittsburg, Pa
Contractor Stewart is fitting up two Of
the ground floor rooms in the Elliott block
on West Maryland street for temporary
official quarters Of the Scottish Rite, whose
building was recently destroyed bv fire.
The United States Metal Polish Company
Is steadily increasing its production. 1t
furnishes all the polishing material for the
Pullman company, and in addition to large
home trade, is doing considerable export
business.
Mr.. Olsen. of the Indianapolis bolt and
machine works, says the skies are bright
Ching with Inem somewhat. Inc railroads
are buying a good many bolts and their
elevator trade Is good. Last week they
shipped three elevators, one going to Nor
folk, Va.
Mr.. Brown, of the firm Of Brown &
ketcham, states that while not pressed
with work, they are employing steadily
22o men. The two most Important. govern
ment contracts the works now have on
hand are for buildings going up at Wash
ington, d. c.. and at Newark, N. J..
o. Dolanger & Son. who purchased the
qu~eensware business Of c. Schrad & Bro,
are rem9deling the store and giving 1t a
est queensware house in the city, and the
new firm show a determination to make
it more extensively known even than did
the former owners.
President Hooper, of the Sinker-Davis
works, states that when the times are
good they employ 10 men, but in the de-
pressed times got down to ITO men, and
worked but eight hours. They rave now
got back to 40 men and are working nine
hours, and he thinks the situation bright
ening. Last week they received an order
for a 100-horse-power engine and boiler
for a new tub and bucket factory to be
erected at Union City by the Hook Broth
ers. and a complete. sawmin engine and boil
ers for a new lumber plant to be built at
MorriStown, Ind.