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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-02-16
THE DETAILS OF A TRAGEDY.

TO Helen. fairest sweetheart mine
Beloved for her grace divine.
! sent pretty valentine.
"YOmr lOring joel"
Was signed below. .....
Twas lace and cupids- -sachet scents,
And cost three dollars. fifty cents,
But then didn't mind expense a
loved her so
Intense. you know.
To Kate-a girl fairly hate
A girl century out OF date
sent comic picture straight;
The ugliest yet
That could get.
Ar ape it was in redingote,
A ruffied collar round the throat,
And kid gloves on. Below l wrote,
With pencil blue:
Its just like you!"
And nOw-ah, me-too late, too late!
My life is wrecked [ simply wait
For Death to pass me through his gate:
For Katie's went to Helen straight
The one for Helen went to Kate!
My fate is fixed;
/ got them mixed.
JAMES COURTNEY CHALI
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-02-16
A Great Battle

continually going the human The demon impure
blood strives to victory the to health
victims Hoods Sarsapara with
which defend ones SELF drive the desperate enemy from the field
and restore bodily health for many years
Hoods Pills constipation by pestaic action
the aImentary canal.
That wonder of modern journalism The Chicago Herald al
be obtained from Seacrest Bros l North 18th who
sell deliver the week other Chicago
newspaper.
There claim made for Sarsapara which cannot be
orsed ty testimonials This plainly proves
the blood the of disorders and that Sarsapa
ria is the best Of blood purifiers Try it this month
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-02-16
THE NATIONALS GAME


News of the Week Among the Ball Players.
The the Western nearly completed
their teams and in weeks the players will report
practice. The strongest paper Lincoln
Des MOnes ST. Joseph show much better than
suppose MANY am
the stand much Of chance
clubs Lincoln has two amateurs both pitchers Omaha none
while the ST. Joe and Rockford teams only half professional
Hugh Nchol of Rockford Chicago past week and
signed amateur from the Chicago city league He nego
tatng with big Bill K Of last Rock Island and
third baseman named Esterques.
St. signed following players catches Caud
year Monss catcher Creighton an
amateur base McVey. of years
Second base will be covered by Manager GatewoOd Third base
Mckenzie the Virginia league STOP
Logue, who to know where Left field,
Marcum years Saints Harry Howe who has quit ushng
will centefed and pitch For pitchers they have Sote Lin
cn amateur from Denver Mike Berg and Bert Mayum of last
years Al This
very strong but the amateurs may be deceitful
complete following players:
Catchers Collins and Sister, pitchers Emerke and Mauk First
base STOP Fisher; base Milton;
centerfed, Flynn, right field, Bennett
Rogers Youngy Johnson played
Lincoln will form battery for Scranton.
yet meeting assembling
Western association and while there general
conference going via the mails there be lack Of
unanm to the object be and the
best which to hold the meeting There thing however
majority of the clubs unanimous and that that
ought be meeting and that the circuit should be
ze it will be strange if the matter allowed by the
Jacksonville and Quincy be allowed
good sufficient bond should be demanded that they the
out for ju nothing done the association
well be prepared fill couple Of vacancies along about July
this they will certainly have do Rock Islands receipts
coo of the realized at Jackson
ve and nearly $1,000 than at Quincy and both of these latter
cities had be assisted financially by the association keep
themf from %
made certainly
done by connivance with the Omaha club The only
plausible solution that President Kent could not control the
featy President Rowe publicly proclaimed
Rock Island and Sioux City the the future of the
association would roseae hue II would then
have # the snugge and most compact embraced
OF a There would be
city it, and the chances for material poi woai be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
Written in Days of ReconstructiOn.

O'or the Dispatch)
Beneath the mountains shadow,
Along the iron track.
I'm hasting from thee-darling-
But memory calls me back.
NV heart leaps up 10 see
These rugged peaks, and stern
Virginla's wealth her ruthless foes
Could neither stea! nor burn.
These are the times that brave souls
try,
But on these heights breaks light.
These everlasting hills defy
The spoiler in his might.
And with prophetic forecast tell
That carpet -bagger's sway.
And scaiawag's all loathsome spell
Shall pass Ike clouds away.
That but awhile the wrong shall thrive
And brief shall be its hour;
Virginia victrix shall survive
Their transitory power.
Inspiring thoughts upon me throng
or those glad days 10 come.
when retribution's flaming sword
GAdi NilNt tbt b'hfN'
And mid these tall. majestic hills,
And long tlleir sea-grt shore.
Ny people shall defiant lit
Their shouts Of JOY once more.
But thoughts Ike these are fitful-
love
Whoneer we are apart;
For naaeht on earth divides with thee
The homage of my heart.
My hopes-my fears-are all with thee,
And constant prayers ascend
Invoking Heavens high Majesty
His richest gifts 10 send.
Round thee and her. our precious
child.
To fling the Almighty arm;
And with the sieepless eye 10 guard
And shield from every harm. w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
when de rroS Has hit de simmons
CRy Kitty Donelsoil1
f.s.,..s.sh \

written for the DispawhJ
when dc fros has BIT De- 'simnons'
luz tell YOU what. ny n ~ ...,o.,
OF ali de times for huntin, u no o'
OF dc year ..,,,o- an, a,
When De leaves am tufnh S''''' ~
49, 49, hs,,ysea Zen de- limbs an branches.
whar ds slender vines dey t"nss' a..
An, do chestnut-burrs am open d" ~
'Tis time 10 call 30 doSS ~ ~
bag an gun.
Wher all day you've trampef dc wnss'rp nss.''p
nelds. an yo' ganie-bsg Is lS't,
An from de little br,ndy'hasA '''
Va, ,uyus gus'' vo' %" fo5,steps homeward. AZ
You see see dc areilght shlnln'. WIN
cheerful l,,uas rudy ug s'S%; Wv; footsteps Tor
For ~ eorn.cake Corn an DO bu,termiIA. 80
hominy an eninc.
u, chillun runs TO meet you. down to 10
An, boIIsr sIfsen BAD SAD wha, hab you sot." an
vntIl YOU git inside dc DO beso' 20 o''
dey take <.- i,r,e
From or. yo' back, an swaT ior '''N
you saoly. take de sesslKs,.cheer. cake an so,s
Dey runs an gifts DO arhl-ene''
An. nnI,s yo' boots an socks on to auieA'
ly get 'em drier.
Den you set beside De chimoly an s'"'"0'
yo' corn-coo pipe, n,r,r,ise.
An look down at 80 treasures Ps'"'
turkey. hare. an snpe' ,,~wx da
While Dsnah sets de table an
T, xon.s srsssah human 1 beIn'. an thinks at all
vo,.d ssy me mex, wife an chlllun. the thins
TO you mos dear ,.,.,,oo,x in
IL when de fros' has BIT 10 's'ni'''""'
de- autufnn OF de year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
NANNY Jo,NY WANTED wAGEs,,s;
Her Complaint to Federal 0n:c
and the Impression She Madt.s

tN rltten TOR the DlfpatcPD
Josephine. shortened. "JoSly," was A
venerable and pompous "t4ack nanny"
owned by Mr.. Joseph p. Of virginia.
She was a very idle. at the same time A
very formidable. character on the plan
taton. She never flowed no chllen ttr
poster long wild her" Owing 10 her being
Mr P--'s mummy" and most X his
children's nanny she was allowed ~
stay on the place and not required %
work She had her house. garden, hog.
etc. and lived along as usual until about
six months after the war. wnen she at
tended "meetln whore she heard soms
OF the younger negroes fallgny about get
ting wages. When she rached home shs
sought OUT her "Narse joe" and claimed
wages for her services since her freedom.
This request was OF course refused, where
upon she appealed to the Federal court-
martial which was then in session at
Louisa.
on being asked what was her complaint
she replied:
"Marse Joe amt paid me no wages slnes
pse bin free"
"Weli. what does he give you?" asked
the official.
"Nuthin' much, and never has given
me no money"
What do you do for something 70 eatY'
why, cOse, Marse Jos gimme suthn'
to cat" said Joany. with surprise.
where do you live and what do you do
for f'iel?"
Use got a house; done had one ever
since belonged to Marse Joe; an "a
wood-ple 1t right Mt Dc doo'."
"Are you marriedY asked he.
"Naw, sar: not at present"
"Does your master give you anything
besides something TO eat, house. and
fuel?"
"'Cose; Use got my garden. and my
hawg, and chickens, and corn fer ter feed
dem wild, an
"Say, Auntie, does he furnish you with
n coronet OF dlamondsr asked Que o,
the younger officers.
"Lod Boss. amt neber seen one OF
dem things, but l knowed he ANT gimme
my wages yit. An DO 'korlnet OF dimons'
can't bs much value. 'cose ! aln't neoer
heered de young bucks braggln' bout
gittin' korinets.' but 1 has heered dem
braggln' bout gittin' wages"
DO you ever get sick. Auntiey' askei
ono OF the officers. who had begun 10 SEQ
the fun.
"'Cose sometimes | gifts sick. but noe
very often. has De rumtiz sometimes.
den gifts two drains a-day Instead os
one"
DO you have n physcian@"
"Cose; Marse Joe sends FER de doct0r.
DO you think he's gwine lemme die.
Look here. old lady, yon 30 nome ~
your 'Marse joe and stay there unih you
dle n ne will let you: and thank no
Lord that you have some one 10 ciNe
care OF you IN your old age, leaving oGe
wages" said the fret officer ,
Then, turning u the others. h. saii'
hal known this Is what they meant ~
cruelty 10 slaves In the SOUTH ~oult
like to have COME down here 9ni b,t'
one OF them myself IT, "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
JOE SWEENEY AND HIS BANJO.
Another story COrrObOrattye as 10
the Origin Of the Instrument.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Your editorial in the Dispatch or the
10th instant concerning Joe Sweeney and
hts banjo calls to my mind the opinions
held by his neighbors concerning the
great banjoist.
He was Il son Joel Sweeney. Sr l knew
both father and son. His home was about
one mile northeast OF Appomattox Court
house Chen called Glover HID on he
road leading to Buckingham Courthouse.
Here Joel Sweeney. (old Joe he was
called. the 'banjoist. was born ana
brought up. 1 have often heard II saiu
that he was the first white man VINO ever
played a banjo: that he was tausn.
Ia pIay by negro. who invented ths
banjo; that the body. or tamborine. part
Of the first banjo was made OF large
eourd. This negro belonged to DR.. Joe'
Flood, whose Sstats Nv ssst % "s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17


The suburbarite who had been waiting
at the station for the gates to open. was
preparing to grasp a big and cumbrous
bundle Of luggage in such a way as 10
Eft Il when the sarcastic traveller near
the radiator remarked:
THAT isn't exactly what you would call
an easy pickup. IS it?'
'I think. sir" replied the suburbanite,
eyeing him sharply. you Will find I'm
able to budget"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
The Conditions Vary.

DetrOlt Free press)
Don't you think" said the gushful
girl. that wearing glasses makes a man
look intellectual"
ct all depends" replied the active
worker In the w. c. r. L.. ION whether
he wears glasses over his eyebrows or
his moustache"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
Aut An tho Cold.

Political candidates may ssr oe % ,Ss
pectedly left Svt ,n 1.snIs the s who elect u
rsal rss Wos,ssisss stomach Bitssfy sef asy
gspsa' gs liver. kidney. o. bladder ,nse or nsr.
sgonsiipation. gsi maiar'ai comp!Ai,as.ss ,ss Sold co On
vousness. Are never is" SMy.icians ~ E issX
;hs,r sIss~ns5ss nns55sasua,issS sssc{iss z shis s'na
hanogs1 Ara nnfaanaS 1919
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

Sweeney place. DR.. Flood was grand
father Of Joel W. Flood, who now owns
tho Flood estates In Appomattox. and Is
the father of Hon. III. ID. Flood. State
Senator from Appomattox and Bucking-
ham counties.
ALL MUSICIANS.
Joel Sweeney, the banjoist, had two
brothers. Alex and Samuel. who were
also skilled I'm the use or the banjo.
Samuel performed finely on the violin.
Alex. died In Washington, ID. C., and Joel
died at home some time before the war.
Samuel was In some capacity connected
with General J. +. u. Stuart during the
war. and Is mentioned several times In
"Surry OF the Eagles Nest" He died In
the hospital These three. Joel. Alex.
and Sam, were the three principal charac-
tors in a concert company which travel
led extensively In the South In the by
gone days
have heard some noise and twanging
on the banjo since the days OF the
Sweeneys. but 1t seems to me l have
heard nothing from that instrument since
then worthy Of the name OF music. This
may be but the preiudiced opinion OF
an old man who thinks the former days
were the best. APPOMATTOA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

II Is well TO get clear of a bad cough or
cold the first week. but IL IL safer TO ria
yourself Of II the first forty-eight hours
the proper remedy for the purpose heine
Or. p. Jayus's Expscterant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

The concert by the Beethoven Terrace
Club on the evening OF the 22d OF Feb
rusry Will be a delightful musical treat
The benefit Is for the Sheltcring Arms
Hospital.
The cause is worthy and the music will
be good The Dixie ,5lee Club will take
part with their mandolins and guitars
The other young ladies Of the chorus VIII
have tambUIrines, and this chorus prom
ises 10 be a very taking feature OF the
expnfuq'g programu1p
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-10
JUDGE MEAD CHOSEN.
Shell Lake Man Elected Grand
Master of Wisconsin Odd
Fellows.
NEW ODD FELLOWS OFFICERS
Each Lodge will Hereafter Have
Grand Deputy-Other Newsy
State Specials

Madison, Wis, June 5.-The grand
lodge of Wisconsin Odd Fellows today
elected the following officers to serve for
next year:
Grand master, L. H. Mead Shell Lake.
Deputy grand master, f. w. Hartman,
Appleton.
Grand secretary, Richard Hoe, Milwaukee.
Grand Treasurer, David Adler, Milwau-
kee.
Grand warden, William G. Thwaites, Mil
waukee.
J. w. Watson, the retiring grand mas
ter, was chosen representative to the SUI
preme lodge. A resolution was adopted
for the appointment of a deputy grand
master for each lodge instead of by dis
tricts as formerly.
There was sharp contest for the loca-
ton of the next grand lodge between Ste
vens Point and Milwaukee. Stevens
Point won. getting 225 votes; Milwau-
kee, 178; Marinette, 6.
The Rebekah association elected the fol
lowing officers: President, Mrs. Della
A. Duck, Oshkosh: vice-president, A. j..
Blakeley, Janesville; secretary, Mrs.
Sarah E. Hutchinson, Green Bay; treas
urer, Mrs. Anna Telford, Ashland.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-10
To Make a Daisy Chain.

En- the story books all the girls make
daisy chains the very moment they get
out into the fields. Perhaps all of them
know how, but if so they are wiser than
is almost picnic time and it will be q
novelty for the girls outside of books to
know how to make flower wreaths for
their hats, so that they may spend one
day doing as their favorites about whom
they read always do. First, be careful
how you pick the flowers. Break them
the stem into loop, Slip the head of the
next daisy through it, draw the loop
tightly. loop the next and keep on loop
ing and slipping in flowers and tying
until you have string long enough to
fasten around your hat. Another way to
make daisy chains is to slit the stems
close to the flower and ship one stem
through another, thus making close
set Wreath.-BrOoklyn Eagle.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-10
TOOK NO DEFINITE ACTION.
Modern WOodmen Discuss the Emer-
gency Fund Question.

Madison, Wis, June 5.-TSpecial. L
The Head Camp of Modern Woodmen de-
voted the entire session last evening to a
discussion of the question of erecting an
emergency or reserve fund. Head Con-
sui Northcott, Attorney Walker of Kan
sas City and Allen, chairman of the Iowa
delegation, made strong arguments in
favor of the fund as necessary to insure
the permanency of the order pointing out
that experience of assessment companies
proved the necessity, Allen putting the
time at ten years, when the WOodmen
must begin to disntegrate without such a
fund. II. w. Gleason, a prominent attOr-
ney of Hutchinson, Kas., was against it.
He said the order was founded solely on
fraternal feeling and the proposed plan
was entirely foreign to it's principles, plac-
ing it on the same basis as the old line
companies. No vote was taken on the
question, agreement having been made
that it should only be discussed.
The head camp of Modern WoOdmen
resumed the discussion in committee Of
the whole today on the creation of an
emergency fund. 1t is evident that the
final decision will be very close, but it
is believed the proposition will be lost.
Resolutions were introduced and re-
ferred as follows: From ST. Paul and
Minneapolis to prohibit the organization
Of new camps in those cities; to reduce
the per capita tax to fifty cents; to COM
pei camps to pay the tax of neighbors
sick or disabled; fixing the maximum
compensation of members of the board
of directors at $500 and actual expenses.
Two kilograms were read from Kansas
City camps against an emergency fund.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-10
HIS OWN EXECUTIONER.
John MuIlock Kills Jacob Lucky in
Pennsylvania and Then Hangs
Himself.

Allentown, Pa, June 4-John MullocI1
of Fountain Hill, this county, was shot
and instantly killed today by Jacob
Lucky in the presence of the formers
11-year-old son. The murderer then
committed suicide. Lucky and Mullock
were neighbors and worked together
When Mullock and his 11-year-old boy
Calvin were going to work at 6 O'clock
this morning they encountered Lucky
few hundred feet from home. He ten
dered Mullock drink from bottle of
whisky in which he had put bichloride
of mercury. Mullock refused, where
upon Lucky beat him with club.
Young Mullock threw stone at
Lucky, who drew a revolver and fired
four shots at Mullock, they taking effect
In the head and left shoulder, causing
instant death. Lucky then took
draught from the bottle of the poisoned
whisky, went home and hanged himself
to a tree with a clothesline Lucky was
jealous of Mullock because he gave Mrs.
Lucky shelter when her husbands cruel
ty drove her from home. Each man
was over 40 years old and Mullock
leaves wife and three children.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-10
A Loving Daughter.

lizard at it, I see, Mrs Blucher?"
Eyes, Mrs Brown, this is my washing
day, and looking after family of ten
doesn't leave much time on my hands.
rs that Mary's voice [ hear at the
piano in the parlor?'
''Yes; that's her. I don't see how ia
get along without that gal, nohow. Al
Jays on these days when [ have the tlr-
INCEST work she picks out her incest pieces,
like Sweet Rest By-andBy.' Mothers
Growing DID, Love Will Roll the Clonds
Away and sings 'em for me while N
running the things through the first water,
'Tain't every gal asd be so thoughtful. |
can. tell YOU. ''-Pears0n's Weekly.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-10
HoMEsTEADERs DEFEATED.
Col. Knight Talks About His Famous
Land Case Decision.

Land Case Decision.
Ashland. Wis. June G.-TSpeciaI l.
The reversal of the Ashland land cases
by the United States Supreme court is of
great Importance TO the Wisconsin Cen
trail, for it finally disposes of questions
relating to the Central's land interest in
Northern Wisconsin. Some of these
lands are very valuable and adjoin the
city limits, and are valued at 100000
and over. The issue involved, concisely,
was that the grants of the Wisconsin
Central and Omaha overlapped each
other. The two companies attempted to
fix the matter up between them, but
were prevented by the interior depart
ment. The Omaha grant came first, then
the Central. The Omaha accepted its
moiety, and the lower court decided that
the lands claimed by the Central, went
back to the government and on the
cupied by settlers.
"The decision confirms the CentraPs
title said Col Knight in an interview.
Il purchased the lands of the Central,
and number of people claimed that
the Central had never earned the lands,
and they homesteaded it. Some of the
parties to whom | had sold, took this
view, and brought suit to recover pur-
chase money, but the Supreme court de-
cisiOn wipes these out now. L warned
certain parties III Ashland last fall not to
log on these lands pending the decision OF
the court. / told them that if they did,
and we won, we would seize their logs.
This will be done IT once
Col Knight purchased the lands about
ten years ago. and number OF Ashland-
ers homesteadcd them IN December, 50,
or January, 1890. Their outlay OF time
and money must be considerable.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-10
@-1i5

shipped here 1t will not be sent in an
ordinary freight car, but in a specially
chartered palace car, where, during the
entire journey, it will be watched over
by Mr.. Clark, III whose shop it was
ground, and a body of skilled workmen
and several well-knoWn astronomers. This
lens is four inches larger than that of the
Lick telescope, and when it is in position
it is expected that wonderful discoveries
will be made especially in regard to Mars
and its canals.
The cost of the glass has been enor-
nous. When it came from Paris in the
rough $4,000 had already been eXpend
ed upon it. 1t is estimated that the grind
ing and polishing will cost as much more.
Several hundred thousand dollars have
been expended upon the grounds and
buildings for the new observatory with
it's numerous instruments and the elabor-
ate and enormous brass tube for the
great telescope. Besides this an endow
ment was made to supply permanent
fund for the maintenance of the insti-
tuition The crown glass is about three
inches thick in the middle and one and a
quarter at the outer edge. The two pieces
of the lens weigh together 1900 pounds.
In spite of their great size they are eX-
tremely fragile and require the utmost
care in handling.
Prof. George Yale of the Chicago uni
versity, director of the Yerkes observa-
tory, has a cottage at Congress club on
Geneva lake for the summer. He will
erect a small telescope on w. S. Harbert's
Conservatory Hip for conducting his
astronomical work until the Yerkes tele-
scope is in place.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-10
An Ivory Mat.

Many people have never even heard of
such a thing, and it is not to be wondered
at, for these mats are exceedingly rare,
and it is said by those who know that
only three of these beautiful curiosities
exist in the whole world. The one we
now write about, and which will be soon
ON view at the Earl's court exhibition.
is the largest one made. 1t measures s
feet by 4 feet, and, though made in q
small hill state in the north of India,
has an almost Greek design for its bor-
der
It was only used on state occasions,
when the Rajah sat on it to sign i'm
portant documents. The original cost of
the mat is fabulous, for 6400 pounds of
ivory must have been taken off the tusks.
as the mat is as flexible as woven stuff
and beautifully fine. It will be luxury
that only the rich can buy, for the price,
I heard little bird whisper, was a long
one=LadieS' Pictorial.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-06-10
POTATO BUGS DEPART,

augusta Farmers Not Troubled with the
Pests this Year.
Augusta, Wis, June 6.-[Special. 1.-The
farmers and potato raisers of this locality
are greatly surprised that the potato bee
tie or potato bug as they are commonly
known haze not made their appearance
this season. They first struck the locality
pearance early in May. This season none
have been seen and it is hoped that the
terrible scourge has babe Augusta adieu
1.-The cause of their disappearance is
Thought by some to b<'due to the dry
seasons while some think the deep frost
and severe cold of last winter may be the
cause They may appear yet, but the
season is considerably advanced for the
old bugs to lay their eggs and cause
trouble