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mics ?" The General was silent a
moment, and said that he freely forgave
his enemies, personal and political, but
the enemies of his poor, dead wife, who
had been slandered in her grave, he did
not feel in Justice to her memory, that
he could forgive DR.. Edgar said the
injunction laid upon us by the blessed
Saviour to forgive our enemies, to pray
for them, is positive and admitted OF no
exception. To this the general made no
reply for a considerable interval, during
which he seemed in great mental distress.
Then, DIR. Edgar related, the whole ex-
preston of the countenance changed; a
sweet, heavenly smile illumined his face,
and the General said: Yes L do forgive,
and ask Gods forgiveness of everyone
toward whom I ever felt hostility. -
He accordingly presented himself for
membership in the church that day and
for the first time sat at the sacrament
table.
DR.. Edgar stated to me that he was
never more thoroughly convinced of the
genuine piety ofganyone he had ever re-
ceived into the church.
| was reared under the shadow of the
Hermitage. My father and it's sage were
contemporaries in war and politics.
was taught from childhood to revere
Jackson's name and fame next to that OF
the father of his country. have seen
many men esteemed great in all profess
sions and walks of life. jackson was the
greatest man 1 ever saw, and grew great
feeling perfectly at ease in his presence as
any one did, never forgot for moment
that he was man prominently great
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couraging them by their names, when all
at once, probably to Cato's greatIaston-
ishment, they disappeared. He could
never count beyond three, and in number
ing his cows it would be one, two, three
and 'tother one. One of his colnpeers,
who rejoiced in the euphonious name OF
"Crippy," expressed his entire satisfac-
of smelts and water enough to fry 'em
in. In connection with this same old
house there is an anecdote which proba-
bly, has been told again and again, but
gentle memories steal over me of the two
principal actors, both of whom have
passed over to the great majority, and
induce me to tell it once more.
Some sixty years since two gentlemen
taught respectively in the district schools
of Capisie and Stror dwster, both board
ing at the old Frost house, which had
been converted into a hotel. Coming
late one evening from party in the
village where the festive ones from the
neighboring city were often Hospitality
entertained, they had just dropped into
their first slumber, when they were
aroused by horrible yells at the foot of the
hill, which were Of frequent occurrence in
bad weather, when the roads were
execrable. They waited for them to sub
side till patience ceased to be virtus :"
when one of them remembering that the
house was said to be haunted, raised the
window and gave series Of terrific bowls
and groans. Complete silence ensued at
the foot Of the hill, and the perpetrators,
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BOGUS WAR RELICS.
Pretended Mementos of Battles Made to
Fool Veterans

letter from Chattanooga to the Boston
Record says
1t is but justice to the many who will
come here during the dedication to warn
them against the professional relic dealers
who will be here by hundreds. Already
scores of places in. Chattanooga and many
around this park have tons Of r1lics ON
hand to sell to the unsuspecting. Ninety
five per cent. of these are base frauds.
They will break up any kind of iron,
even old pots, and claim that they are
pieces of she'll. Old wagon thimbles are
a fayorite with them to manufacture into
she'll relics; they leave the larger pieces
with square ends and claim that these are
case shots.
At the cigar stands in Chattanooga you
can see small pine logs from 12 to IS in
ches long and not over three inches
through, with a knot or gnarly place,
such as comes on all pine timber; these
places will have large leaden bullet put
into them, the end sticking out making
it look like it had been shot in These
small trees have grown from the seed
long since the battle of Chickamauga
was fought.
I saw piece of post oak limb the
other day that fellow had on a wagon
taking it to Chattanooga, in which there
were four pieces of iron driven. Two of
them were perfectly smooth on the end
evidently piece of machinery of some
kind that had been broken up. Mimic
balls they have by the bushel.
A pound OF lead will make from twelve
to twenty balls. If they want to make
them SO as to look like they had been
used, they have molds for that purpose;
Jumps Of dirt put into the molds would
give them that appearance. These balls
are run and left out in the weather to
corrode, which will take them from six
to twelve months; then these splendid
specimens of Union and Confederate balls
are sold to ready purchasers at from ten
to fifty cents apiece, ranging in price &C
cording to the locality given the find. If,
perchance, one Of them is located near
where General Preston Smith, General
Lytle or any other of the general officers
were killed, they are the high priced
ones.
Another relic is made by shooting the
bullets into pine logs and cutting them
out with piece of timber-these' sell for
twenty-five to fifty cents, according to
locality. Another fayorite is Federal
or Confederate waist plate or buckle. or a
buckle from a cartouche box bent nearly
double, with mimic ball half way
through it; these are high 81. SO to 50
apiece. One fellow was trying to sell a
Michigan gentleman a piece of a large
knife, telling him that it had belonged to
the Texas rangers and was made in
Texas. On the blade near the handle the
last part of the word Sheffield was plainly
seen. An Ohio lady had the fiat tine of
a common potato fork showing it to her
friends as a valuable relic that she had
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liar conditions of gorgeous sunset when
the last rays fell on the rich woods and
Narrows towards Portland.
MIR. Frost, the proprietor of this then
considered stately mansion, in common
with others of his day, owned few
slaves. 1t is said that one of them, Cato
Frost as he was called, was driving his
team over the frozen river when they
broke through the ice. Cato could see
them floating along under the transparent
ice and, relying on their accustomed
obedience, brandished his goadstick, en-
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jackknives of generations, exposed 10 the
cold blasts from generous openings in the
wall from which the plastering had
fallen.
The master was noted for his unique
modes of punishment it being no
unusual thing for his heavy ruler
to go whizzing through the air,
landing within a hairs breadth of some
culprit who too intently absorbed In some
scheme of mischief to heed the impending
danger, the intention being not to hit,
but only close call. The favor was ex-
peoted to be acknowledged by the
recipients return Of the ruler, and that
frequently was not all A row of boys
might often be seen with their mouths
propped open to their widest extent with
pieces of bark, an effeotual remedy for
whisperers. Here and there an unfortu-
nate sitting on nothing, seat "as base
less as the fabric OF a vision" The school
house was used for various occasions
meetings of a religious kind, singing
schools, etc. The seats were SO narrow
that it required considerable effort Tor d
comfortably fat person to get in and more
to get out. But notwithstanding the few
discomtcr 8 of the old schoolhouse, not
a few look back to happy days spent
within it's homely walls, and the sweetest
draughts of learning received from time.
honored and faithful teachers; two of
whom will ever be held by the writer
most grateful remembrance. One sleel s
in the village cemetery OF far from tie
scene Of his labors, the OF 4tr in a ripe old
age, reyered and beloved by all who knew
him, has just been laid to rest in neigh
boring city.
Ctro,,d M ater- 1901
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Memories of Old stroudwater.
To the Editor Of the Press:

10 JHe EU1tOF Ot Ule EreSS:
| On lovely eminence in the old hamlet
of Stroudwater, may be seen the ruins of
| the cellar of an ancient house built by
one of the early settlers of that place
| Charles Frost, son of Hon. John Frost,
who died at his home in Newcastle, N.
H., on February %, 1882.
| We learn that Charles held several
offices of trust in his adopted town, where
he died and was buried in the village
cemetery, and where his quaint headstone
may be seen, on which the writing is still
| legible, among others of his kindred.
The site chosen by him for his dwelling
as well as the building, were evidences
of his love of the beautiful. History
says little of Madam Frost, except that
when a widow she kept her gun loaded
for the defence of her family; and it is
fair to believe that she was ready ito put
her shoulder to the wheel" in any emers
gency.
The old house had stood the storms OF
more than century and being built OF
the massive timbers common in those
early days, might have remained valued
relic of Eye olden times centuries longers
but what time could not efface the re-
morseless flames conquered in few
hours, leaving naught but the blackened
ruins of the old landmark of so many
years.
The gem of the house was the hall,
which was fine and spacious, being COM
posed on one side OF pannelllng from floor
to ceiling Of the broad finishing boards SO
layishly used In those early days. A
heavy door of the same style opened in
summer upon charming landscape of
green fields, graceful elms and the tidal
Fore river.
A wide staircase with alternate twisted
and duted balusters, with square land
ings, led to the floor above. The larger
part of the walls above and below were
of plaster ornamented in after years with
restful landscapes by the deft fingers of
Charles Goldman, one Of Portland's most
genial artists. A seat in the old hall was
to be coveted when in the evening of a sui
try day. the full moon flooding all things
with her radiance, the birds fitting
through the trees on noiseless wing. the
breeze fragrant with the breath of clover
and lilac, sweeping through from door to
door, the river at it's height smiling
back at the moon, not ripple on its sur
face, rejecting and beautfying everything
within it's influence; or under the pecu-
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riage window and signaled the doctor to
stop. The general said DR. Edgar
you must go home with me and take
dinner ~ The doctor replied that he could
not, as he was under promise TO return
to Nashville that evening. Win more
earnestness Jackson repeated the invita-
ton, stating that there were very special
reasons for giving it, The DOCTOR SAID
he had promised to return that evening
to the bedside of a lady member OF his
church who was very i'll Evidently dis
appointed, the general gave his assen'' Oh
condition that the doctor would preaklast
with him the next. morning, as ne par
ticularly desired a conference with MN
before the hour for services .at the church'
JACKSoN'S REQUEST.
DR.. Edgar reached the hermitage
shortly before breakfast. He was received
by Mrs. jackson, wife of Andrew JACK
son. Jr., who told him that the General
had passed a very restless night, and that
she did not think he had unoresseo OF
even lain upon the bed. In the champer
adjoining she had heard him waking the
floor and signing all through tne Hlsh'.
On entering the chamber OF the uenerai
Dr., Edgar was informed by him tnaI ne
had urged his invitation the Gay peiore
because he had seriously Thought Oh con-
Meeting himself with the church, but mad
heretofore been prevented from oolng 50
by the recurring excitement OF poiiticai
campaigns. Now that his political career
had ended, his mind, more IMAM e'er,
was occupied with the contemplation oi
the end of his earthly existence, which,
in the course of nature must be near. ne
had asked for the conference IN order tnac
he might act advisedly IN applying Ior
membership in the church
He therefore earnestly requested Dr'
Edgar to subject him to the examination
that might be required by the church,
and that it be made exhaustive. He re-
garded it as a matter Of profound lnpor-
lance, and wanted to know distinctly the
ground on which he stood. He had never
been false to his fellowmen, and would
not be to his Heavenly Father.
DR.. Edgar proceeded to examine the
General touching all the cardinal doc
trines of revealed religion, such as the
plenary inspiration, the divine authority
of the Holy Scriptures, the depravlty OF
our human nature, the atonement by the
Saviour, the operation of the Holy spirit
and the new birth effected thereby. After
a thorough examination on these points,
which was most satisfactory, Dr. Edgar
said: General, there is one other point
upon which 1 feel it to be my duty to
interrogate you, but feel some embarrass-
ment in doing son The General replied
that in a matter of such vast Importance
he wished full knowledge of every step
and to be probed to the core.
FORGAvE HIS ENEMIES.
Thus assured, Dr. Edgar said: "Gen-
eral, you haveshad a very stormy public
life during which you have been fiercely
assailed by enemies, personal and politi-
cal, and doubtless you have thought very
unjustly assailed Can you, do you feel
that you have freely forgiven your ene-
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JACKsoN's RELIGION.
A Statement of How He Made a Religion
Profession.

T. !. Wharton writes from jackson
Miss, to the editor of the ST. Louis
Globe Democrat as follows:
You published in a recent issue OF your
paper an account of the celebrateo uuei
between Gen. Andrew jackson anu
Charles Dickinson, which was fought on
Friday, May 80, 1906. Though credited TO
another. the account, in all particulars.
agrees with that given by James Parton
in his life of Jackson
propose to present the character OF
Gen. jackson in another and very differ
emit aspect land one which should COM
mand a higher admiration than all the
laurels. civil and military, that ever
adorned his brow. l refer to Jacksons
religious life and experience.
The account shall give of this is sub
ieot to the same remark made above, that
ii confirms the accuracy of Partons YER
sion. Both h, and drew our informa-
ton from the same source-Jackson' s
spiritual adviser, his intimate friend
sharing his confidence in the later years
of his life as largely as any man in the
world It was under his ministry that
jackson was received into the church,
and he delivered the funeral discourse
over his remains.
That man was the honored and beloved
Rev. J. r. Edgar, pastor for nearly
thirty years of the First Presbyterian
Church of Nashville, Tenn. He was my
father -in-law. On the occsion of the visit
made by my family to Nashville, as his
guests, he related to me, the circum-
stances connected with the general pro-
fession of religion and his uniting with
the church.
The Impression made upon my memory
is 80 distinct that believe can repeat
the conversation almost literally.
SCENE IN THE CHURCH.
There was sacramental meeting in
progress at the Hermitage church, little
brick edifloe on the public road in view
of, and about half mile distant from
the Hermitage which was erected chiefly
IL not exclusively. by means furnished by
the general many years before he made
a profession of religion, in order to graft
~ the desire of his wife, q deyotedly pious
woman, to enjoy the exercises of the sane
tuary.
The Hermitage is about twelve miles
from Nashville. DR.. Edgar conducted
services on Saturday, the day before the
administration of the Lords Supper. The
general occupied very conspicuous seat,
one very near the pulpit. The church
was crowded by neighbors and friends,
who had known him longest and most
intimately. The intensity of interest
shown by the general as the services pro-
gressed was noticed by all present and
by none more than DR.. Edgar At the
conclusion DR.. Edgar hastily mounted,
his horse to return home. The general
followed rapidly in his carriage. AS he
drew near he put his head out of the car
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who doubtless believed it to be vista
ton from the other world to reprove
them for their cruelty to their poor
beasts, crept noiselessly up the hill,
leaving the tired jewellers to their sleep.
The interminable lines of three yoked
teams dragging their heavy loads "from
Saccarappa to Portland Pier" are also,
we are glad to feel, things of the past.
This same wag who subdued the team
ster taught in the old village school
house, an experience long to be remem-
bered by those who sat in its uncomforta-
Bile seats with desks ornamented by the
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AFlERIROuGHTS.

A woman wearied with life's toll
And never ending quest
Beside the twoscore milestone sat
o.musc awhile and rest.
"Oh, youth" she murmured, "thou art
gone
With all thy golden hours!
Would 1 had gathered less of thorns
And more of loves sweet flowers.
sThe busy years have come and gone.
Each bearing in its train
Peace, joy and turmoil intermixed
With much Of needless pain.
eff might live my life again
But that can never be-
Tho hours now would fain improve
Are in eternity.
sThis will do. Whate 'er remains
OF life on earth to me
To works of mercy shall be given
And loves sweet ministry"
Minneapolis Housekeeper.
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purchased at high price for piece of a
Mississippi rifle bayonet, and was very
indignant at one of the park guards tell
ing her what it was.
These and thousand tricks these bunco
fellows are up to. 1t is currently reported
that foundry in this section makes grape
shot, shrapnel shot, cannon balls and
shells to order for these fakirs by the
wagon load. There are many relics being
found every day on the battlefields, but
you are not safo in purchasing anything
with a certainty of it's being genuine. =
Boston Record.
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Tim. 81 sue ding Crimson Glover.

In experiments in New Jersey, accord
ing to the station record, it was found
that where the soil was not reasonably
good it was necessary, i'll order to secure
a good stand, to delay sowing until Sep
TENDER. On poor soils excellent crops
were secured when the seed was sown
even as late as October. For good lands
the author recommends that seed be
sown between July 10 and Sept. Is. 1t
was found that in New Jersey spring
seeding either alone or with cats gave
disappointing results.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
Prospective Large cider Supplies.


Too many cider apples are on the ground
in almost every part of the country and
prices for cider and cider vinegar are low
in view Of a large output. In such west
ern States as ILL.,, Mo-, Ia, and Mich.
windfalls and unmerchanta BILE fruit are in
abundance and only extremely low figures
can be secured. At remote points in Kan
sas, owing to the plenitude and high cost
OF moving to market, farmers are selling
good, t ough soft, fruit as low as SC per
bu. In fact, throughout large areas west
of the Mississippi freight rates are so high
as to forbid the shipment Of cider stock.
While the market for cheap apples is thus
glutted, this does not apply to later au-
tumn varieties of better keeping qualities.
Everything points to the placing Of great
many winter apples in cold storage, which
later should do much to relieve the mar
ket OF undue pressure. No matter how
liberal the crop may be, and considering
the probable outlet on export account,
hard stock ought to sell fairly we'll
In some Of the middle states and south
ern New England the situation is not
much better. Early made cider is very
weak and last year goods being market
ed at figures as low as 4c per gal. Con-
necticut cider makers have offered goods
at lie at shipping station, or approx
mately 12c at Boston and n Y, with
out buyers appearing. So long as these
prices prevail farmers cannot expect to
receive over 6or Sc per bu. for cider apples,
especially early pickings. These out Of
the way, however, the market ought to
do better.
tits probable that the usual quantity of
cider and vinegar will be put out this
year. An abundant crop follows those
which were restricted, SO far as cider ap-
pies were concerned. There should be
an outlook for pure stock Of this char
acter. We're it possible to do away with
the adulterated article manufactured SO
extensively in large cities, and dishonest
" sold for cider and cider vinegar, serv-
ing to depress the market for genuine
goods, there ought to be recovery from
the longtime weakness. N. E. Home
stead.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10

disease can make much Roadway.
The secret Of health is to keep the
blood pure and full of strength. when
a man or woman loses flesh and vitality.
there is something wrong in the blood.
The start Of it is likely to Be in the stom-
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order the trouble gradually stops Con-
sumption is germ disease, but if the
blood is good, and keeps the lungs strong
and healthy, the germs cannot find a
place to lodge and are cast off If there's
a weak spot, the germ will find it. Even
after that, strong and pure blood will
strengthen the lungs SO that they can
gradually rid themselves Of the germs
1t is by creating strength and purity that
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The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
A Travelling Dog.

WHAT DO DUMB ANIMALS THINK OF US?
''Owney'' is dog whose proprietorship
is claimed by the postal clerks of this
country. He has a taste for travelling and
has visited almost every part of the Unit
ed States, and is now going to make the
tour of the world, starting from the Pa
cific coast on Pacific mail steamer for
Hong Kong, thence ON r. & 0. steamer
to England, and thence to New York and
back to Tacoma. 1t is a great pity he
cannot record his views Of the various
sights he VIII witness We lose great
deal by not knowing what the dumb ami
mails think of us. For although the fabu-
lists make them talk, they always talk as
human beings, and not as dogs, parrots,
etc. Once in a while we get glimpse Of
a dog real opinion by the contemptuous
manner in which he treats some of us, or
by the attachment he shows us. There is
nothing dog likes so we'll as ramble in
the country, and he will quickly attach
himself to one whom he discovers to have
this habit. But of the moral and mental
philosophy of the animal creation we are
in general in profound ignorance. New
Bedford Evening Standard.
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
SCOTS Emulsion

Is not secret remedy T IS simply the purest Norway
Cod-lver I'll, the finest Hypophosphtes, and chemi-
cay pure Glycerine all combined into perfect Emul
sion 50 that it will change lose its integrity
his is the secret of SCOTS Emusions great success
enna most nos hapPy combination Ct eshgving strength
them remarkable value in all
The Republican journal., 1895-10-10
WASTING DISEASES.

ITS great value in Consumption wherein it arrests
the wasting by supplying the concentrated nour
1shment and IN Armenia and Scrofula it enriches and
vtaizes the blood In fact il every phase of wasting
1t is most effective. Your doctor will confirm all we
say aDout1t Donf be Persuaded to accept SUBSTITUTED
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