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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

and desola,ion In IT.
People vainly I'M q g Ncylcr to leave
them provisions TO I'm alive. nut MS
brutal officers rcfus oatha and In
sulting words. II not over 800 reiu-
gees have come into since Woyler
went out this last tim q wing the same
story OF rapinc, plum Y ID murder by
the Sraniards. sc
Spanish guerilla ca AIMED No'akao
e ......ianl..r II. IN a,nr.nns Ii
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15

Mrs. Israel Smith, Mrs. Randolph Harri-
son, and others received the guests.
The dining-room was arranged with
much taste and beauty. large and
small tables having been placed at con-
vonient places where the quests were
seated and served most bountifully by
beyy of young ladies'. The table
which was loaded with salad, turkey
oysters, ham. celery, pickles, olives
waters. &C. was presided over by MIS-
J. Leslie Han, Mrs. Judge Heniy, MIS-
T. J. Stubs. and others.
Miss Catherine Spotswood OF Peters
burg; Miss Spotswood and Miss virginia
Spotswood Cooper Of Delaware, ana
Mr.. Spotswood Of Petersburg. all de-
sccndants Of Governor Spotswood, were
the recipients OF much attention.
Among the members OF the Central
Committee of the Association Tor the
Preservation for Virginia Antiquities OF
this city. who accepted. and were pre-
sent were Mrs. Joseph Bryan; Mrs. H.
r. Rall. Mrs. J. S. Wexford, Mrs. }.
Taylor Ellyson. Mrs. John y. Lightfoot.
Mrs. w. c. Bentley. Mrs p. n. Crump.
Mrs. Il. -. Hotchkiss. Miss NJ. NJ. T.
Newton. Mrs. w. T. Robins. Miss Ella
Thomas. Mr.. ". G.. Stanard, OF the Ad-
visorv Board. Others were present. rep
resentlng the Daughters OF the Revolu-
ton. Colonial Danes. and Sons OF the
American Revolution. some Of whom
were Mrs. stephen Putney, Mrs. George
MAYO. Mrs Reginald Gillian. Mrs W. W.
Henry Mrs. Herbert Claiborne, ana
Mrs. John Il. Purcell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
ECHOES or THD UNWILLING.
Abundant Hospitality Extended
some Who Were There.

Abundant Hospitality Extended
some Who We're There.
Ta unwilling Of the spotswood Win
c9T 10 the OLD Powder-Horn at VIII
..u1.re last Wednesday was the oc-
casoa OF one Of the most charming
Gatherings of the Association for the
Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities
tat tho society has enjoyed since its or
6-l.z4tll.
A. large number OF ladies and gentle
m.. went down r. sra HseRSzo,ad, some
. whom were met boy committee OF
re Colonial CAPITAL Branch OF the As
ISOLATION for the Preservation OF VIZ
..l Antiquities Of Williamsburg, VINO
provided carriages TO convey them
tac CoIcee chapel, wnere the Hon.
,a. G0ole was TO make the addi e7s
lo- t0 fho unwilling ceremonies, whlch
H". fully reported ia the papers the Gay
.Wlrc
Zoo ItIs. however. has been said or
' cordial hospitality Of the people OF
William burg The day was bright ana
sunny AVID every home seemed TO nave
thrown orcn wide IT'S doors for the en-
treatment OF friends as wen as
Nrrs Groups were seen sitting on
fe r.rcnce l0ing iu and out Of Bruton
church, ana strolling through the Old
cuehyard and other interesting histo-
I.al buildings.
At tho home Of Mrs. Charles wash
r-.al Coleman was gathered an assem-
ty of distinguished guests who had
taaa invited TO "a luncheon by the colo
rai Chapter Branch" OF the Association
t.r tle prescryation Of Virginia Antique
r. ~ Williamsburg. The house was
beautifully decorated with chrysantne-
nuns and roses. The rare old portraits
81. he antique Colonial furnishings
U.e much admired. Mrs. Coleman
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
HONOR DR.. JOHNSTON.
PRESIDENT SOUTHERN SURGICAL
AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
SKETCH OF HIS PROFESSIONAL WORK
Has Held Prominent Positions I'm
Many Medical Bodics-tfis Early
Life and His Labors ut Home-A
Native of farewell

The Southern Surgical and Gynecolo-
gical Association. which held its annual
meeting I'm Nashville. Tenn. last week,
honored Richmond and Itself by electing
DR.. George Ben. Johnston. OF this city.
as its president. This is one OF the most
important medical bodies in the country,
and II has chosen as its head officer a
man whose reputation along the lines
OF work It Is DESTROYS Of accomplishing
IS second 20 none in America. Or. John
ston had been a e-president OF the as
ISOLATION since 1892, and, while no had
not sought the presidency, felt highly
gratined that It should have been thrust
upon him.
When DR.. Johnston was installed as
president of the body he made very
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
MIR. JOHN AMRuEIN FAILS.
Ills Liabilities are About @2,TOO-W.
=. Reddy, Trustee-Creditors.

His Liabilities are About a2,TOO-W.
=. Reddy, Trustee-Creditors.
John Amrhein, dealer in sash, doors,
and blinds at No. 20 south Short street.
made an assignment yesterday afternoon
to ". T. Reddy, trustee. Mr.. Amrhein's
wife Joined him in the deed. Liabilities
amount 10 about 200, and the property
transferred consists OF improved proper
~ at the northwest corner Of Short
and Cary streets, four lots on the west
side Of Randolph street between Jacque-
lin and Kemper; q lot OF land on inc
soufA side OF Winoer street, in Henrico
county: a tract on the Nine-Mils road
in Henrico county; five shares or STOCK
in the Security Bank Of Richmond; i've
shares Of stock f. the Real Estate, Loan,
and Deposit Company, and the STOCK
chooses in action. claims, accounts &C"
Of John Amrhein.
The trustee is TO dispose Of the assets
as soon as practicable, and apply the pro
ceeds 10 the payment OF claims as lol-
lows: 80,
First-I. O. Wendenberg 800 for pro-
fegsional services, cost Of executing the
deed. and the trustees commissions
Second-Elizabeth Holleran, note OF
g 600: St Mary's Beneficial and Social
Union. notes of $3.50 and S275, respectively
Tbird-James Holzgrefe, $40; II. Hoiz-
bauer SAG: j.. A. GUIDE, two notes OF $40
eocb. r. a. slewers, note for $50; Secu-
ritv Bank. note for 500; j. A. FordhaIn'
note for SIS.
Fourth-Au other creditors rataoly'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
Ro,enthaI 10 Appear Here.

rrno T0T-arkabIe success achleVed Uy
LIZ Noritz Rosenthal, the world-re-
1 nov pianist, al his recent recitais IN
New YORK. lends additional glamour 10
he forthcoming appearance Of the ee .s.
breted artist in this city under tne
auspices of the Metropolitan Concert COM
The concert at which Rosenthal Is 10 ap-
rcar Is the second of the series Wh iIIi
Vas so happily inaugurated last Iuesuay
bv Nine. Nordica and her splehulu eoi'-
pany. ,o,,,aer Of the
series will be open tomorrow AZ lhe e seOia
of Messrs. Walter d. Moses * ~ IN not
~ ,,lacad on sale until December ISL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
TOURNAMENT IN CAROLINE.
The Young People of That County
Enjoy such nm Event


A delightful and interesting tournament
was held on the farm OF Mr.. John HILL
I'm Caroline county on Wednesday after
noon last. The charge to the knights
was delivered by Mr.. John W. Chandler
and was quite appropriate and impress
sive. The queens prize was won by
Mr.. IT. G. Blackly, who rode as Knight
of Penola. The other winners were:
Knight OF the Lost Cause. Mr.. c. r..
Dickinson, first maid OF honor; Mr.. a. j..
FIipps. Knight Of st. John, second maid
Of honor; J.. 2. Beazley. knight OF FOR
est Grove. third maid of honor. Knight
Of the Lost Cause. in token Of friend
ship, rendered the crown OF first maid
Of honor 20 Knight Of Forest Grove
who I'm turn rendered the crown OF third
maid OF honor 10 Mr.. Edward Campbell
Knight Of the Sunny South.
Tine coronation took place at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. W. o. Beazley Hon. c. 1.
Smith delivered the address, which was
eloquent and fitting. After the corona
ton. dancing was engaged in until late
hour. A delightful and abundant sup
per was served. and the entire occasion
was one Of enjoyment TO al present.
The ladies' crowned were the following:
Miss Mamie BeaZley. queen: Miss SOPHIA
Waller. first maid. Miss Mary Dew, Sc
cond maid: Miss la Flippo. third maid.
Those who rode in the tournament were
the following:
Ashby Rollins. Knight Of Hickory
Grove.
y. p. Beazley. Knight of Forest Grove.
Ned. Campbell knight Of Sunny South.
A. L. Flippo, Knight Of st. John.
J. NJ Campbell. knight Of Lone Star.
Eddie Coghin Knight OF Bowling Green.
c.. A. Chewing, knight of Seven stars.
Robert Voolfolk. knight OF Page.
j.. Burruss, knight OF Reedy Mill.
il. D. Blacllley. Knight Of Penola.
N. A. Wright, Knight OF Elmwood.
c.. A. Dickerson. Knight Of Lost Cause.
Cecil Parish. Knight Of Wild lrishman.
Dan Campbell. Knight Of Golden Rod.
loo Snltnn knlght OF Pine Forest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
Property Transfers.

r,iohr,ond. q. l.. and Kate Dickinson
- Charles w. Harwood, 20 feet on Ran
So,nb street northeast corner, subject TO
decd of trust for $780, 500.
w. W. Haley and wife to Richard A.
e,o,,..rs Ia feet on west side Belvidors
s,reet So feet north Of Cumberland $3.50.
A \ pollard to II. d. Puryear, certain
rersonal property over first door OF NO. "a
east Broad street, $50 WI,
r. Taylor's trustee to Mary I. VIII
IT, % feet on south side Cary street.
"a feet west Of Linden, $500.
Henrico: Greenwood Memorial AssocIa-
ton AZ Virginia TO B. A. braueI' Il 49, -.
on east side stony Run creeA near OlA
wsod Cemetery. s.. -,
~ Q Tinsleys trustee to Mary "
,,--t,,, Ok fest on north side Winder street.
2ss feet east Of Carter, sou.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
Ho,y's Thfss

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
foy any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
~ ]. CHENEY & CO., Proprietors.
Toledo, ..
we. the undersigned, have known l.. j.
cheney for the last fifteen years, and be-
iieve him perfectly honorable In all busi-
ness transac tions. and financially able 10
carry out any obligations made by their
WEST & TRUAX. Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo, o.;
vvhI'DING. KINNAN * MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure rs taken Internally,
sctin, directly upon the blood and mu-
cons surfaces OF the system. Price Zoe.
ner bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi-
rnonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
SKETCH OF DIR. JOHNSTON.

DR.. George Ben. Johnston was born at
Tazewell Courthouse. July 70, 1898. Ills
father was John Warfield Johnston, VINO
was a circuit Judge, and was United
states senator from Virginia for fifteen
wears. His mother was Mrs. Nicketi
buchanan Floyd-Johnston. daughter Of
John FLOYD. who was the first Governor
Of Virginia by that name. Dr. Johnston's
mother was also sister Of the second
Governor. John Floyd. Both his grand
fathers were physicians Of eminence in
their time.
DR.. Johnston was educated at tho
Abingdon Male Academy, and took the
academic course of the University OF
Virginia. Young Johnston then studied
law in his fathers Office, but dislked
the profession, and gave It up 70 study
medicine. which he began at the Univer-
sity Of Virginia, completing his medical
education at the University cf New York,
where he graduated in 1876. He then
commenced the practice OF medicine
I'm Abingdon. at once taking high stand
among his observation-disclosures, having
associated himself there with DR.. Edward
NJ Campbell. who was at that time one
Of the leading physicians in that section
of the State.
WHEN He MOVED TO RICHMOND.
DR.. Johnston moved 20 Richmond in
1879. and has been practcing medicine
here ever since He is recognized by
the profession to-day as one OF the ablest
and most skllful surgeons In America,
and especially has he been successful IN
delicate surgery and the intricate treat
ment Of woman's diseases He is man
Of the most affable and pleasing man
ners: has travelled extensively; converses
Auently and entertainingly. and possesses
that very necessary faculty In his line
Of business Of getting at once the fullest
confidence OF his patient. Some or his
cures have been most marvellous.
PROMINENT POSITIONS HELD.
DIR. Johnston IS Professor Of Surgery
AZ the Medical College Of Virginia
whence hundreds Of young physicians
have gone out 70 relieve the suffering
world equipped by his splendid and skill
mi training and instruction. He Is also
visiting surgeon OF the Old Dominion
Hospital and Is president OF the Medi-
cal Society OF Virginia. He Is vice.
president Of the American genealogical
and Ohstetrlcal Society; is member OF
the Association Of American Surgeons
one OF the highest bodies in the profeS-
sion in the world: is physician to ST.
Joseph's Female Asylum; physician TO
St Sophia Home for the Aged; consult
inc surgeon to the Richmond Eye Ear,
and throat Infrmary, and ex-president
Of the Richmond Academy Of Medicine
and Surgery.
Dr. Johnston has been married twice
his first wife being Miss Mary McCluns'
Of Knoxville, Tenn, who was a grand
daughter Of Judge Connally Trigg oil
virginia. while his second ana present
vito was Miss Helen Coles rutherford,
daughter of Mr.. John rutherford, of
Rock Castle. Goochland county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
sacred Heart Parish.

II was hoped that the ordinary eoH MR.
buttons would have enabled tne % o',sh
- 80 taken care of its poor during the
conolng winter This, however Is lmpVs-
s,hie and so an entertainment under 'ne
a'V OF the concert will be given on
tuesday. december 18th. The entertain am
~. lin h. varied Ia character. Inc
me- talent in the city will participate
nc obiect of the entertainment ensures
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
sticky Little Fingers.

There are aumher Of pestiferous niue
roeues lnfestng Broad street between
FIRST and Third, and the people III ,nS.
,'stsv thefts. 1t is earnestly hoped that
,he notice will be able 10 catch the cul-
Its and remove all grounds for com
plaint arising from these thieying ntue
brats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
0RK-RIVER LINE VIA WEST PolNE
THE rAvoRITB ROUTE NORTH.


LEAVE RICHMOND.
slo p. NJ. LOCAL EMPRESS, daily, ex,
cept Sunday. for West Point
aud intermediate stations.
Connects with stage at Lester
Manor for Walkerton; also. AZ
West Point with steamers fof
Baltimore. Stops at ell sta
1.asp NJ. BALTIMORE LIMITED,
daily, except Sunday. for West
Point. there making close con-
nection with steamer for Bali
zoo NJ. LOCAL MIxED-Leaves daily,
except Sunday. at foot OF
Twenty .eighth street, foe
West Point and integmediata
stations.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RI MoND.
100 A. H. Except Sunday and Monday.
from West Point and inter.
mediate stations.
900 p. n, Daily. except Sunday.
steamers leave West Point az 500 p. NJ,
and baltimore at 500 p. Nj. daily. except
Ticket office at station, foot OF Virgins
street. Open from a; N to p. NJ. and
City ticket office. sos east Main street.
Tratic Manager. General Pass. AIT.
w. II. GREEN. General Superintendent
j. z. MORTON Travelling Pa.senses
Agent. go east Main street. Richmond
Va. Ne
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
Ne,v buildings Erected on '"'
street.

Nessrs. George Il. and Henry Cahn nn
80 erected two substantial brick bul4u,
ines on the vacant lots between AZ Fhu
,.5s est Cary street, thereby closing up
The only gap ia that square ana nave
eIso erected a third warehouse on tne
silev leading from Fourteenth TO fH-
teenth. between Main and cary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
Wore Married I'm baltimore.

Mr.. Willie Cobb and Miss Mamie
BraudricB, both Of this city, were mar
rled in Baltimore last Wednesday at ll;SV
o'clock by Rev. Mr.. Havens, pastor OF
West Baltimore church. They returned
TO Richmond by the next steamer. and
are residing with the parents Of the bride.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
THE DISPATCH SOUVENIR.
4 Growing Demand for "Our Lost
Cause"

cause"
There IS a growing demand for the
beautiful Confederate souvenir gotten out
by the Dispatch for the benefit OF its
patrons. II is a work of art and when
framed. will prove a precious memento
Of OUR LOST CAUSE.
Cut out three coupons Of different dates
and bring them with 10 cents to our
counter. or send them with 10 cents and
e. 2-cent postage stamp. II you wish them
mailed to any address. In the latter
event, address
COUPON DEPARTMENT,
The Dispatch Company,
Richmond. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
TAx-PAYERs NOTICE.

THE TAX BILLS FOR 1885 ARE NOW
readv and my office will be open daily
from A. NJ. to p. NJ. for the collection
~ the same. The law adds per cent.
penalty on all bills unpaid DECEMBER
/ iSos Lands delinquent for 1895 can also
81 rsdeemed before the sale OF same,
which will commence at December Coun-
ty-Court-day. w. -. BnAohn,
no s-Su. W. FtNoso
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
RAILROAD LINES.
PIEDMONT AIRLINE

PIEDMONT AIRLINE.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. Is, 1886.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA.
daily to Atlanta, Augusta, and points
South. Sleepers Richmond to Dam
vile. Greensboro Salisbury, Char-
lotte, Columbia, and Augusta. Sleep
err open at $50 p. NJ.
Connects at Danville With tho
Washington and Southwestern ves-
thule limited (No. 80, carrying sleep
ers 10 Asheville, Hot Springs, Chatta-
nooga. birmingham, Memphis, New
Orleans, and Tampa; also, nrst-class
day coach between Washington ana
Memphis Connections are made for
all points IN Texas and California.
Sleeper open for occupancy at $40
Z. NJ.
1900 noon. No. o. solid train daily for
Charlotte, n. G. Connects az Nose
ley with Farmwlle and Powhatan
railroad. At heysyille for Clarks-
Vile, oxford Henderson. and Dur
ham, and az Greensboro FOR Dur
ham, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem;
at Danville with No. IS. United
States Fast Mail. solid train. daily
for New Orleans and points south,
which carries sleepers Washington
TO Galveston. New York TO Atlanta,
and New York to jacksonville also.
Pullman tourist sleeper every Satur-
day Washington TO San Francisco
without change.
day. for heysville and intermediate
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
500 A. MI
$40 p. NJ. From Atlanta and Augusta
$40 A. NJ. from Keysville.
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS.
Nos. 81 and G.. between Manchester ana
YORK RIVER LINE VIA WEST
POINT-THE FAVORITE ROUTE
LEAVE RICHMOND.
$40 p. NJ. No. TO- local express, daily.
except Sunday. for West Point ana
intermediate stations. Connects Win
ton. also at West Point with
steamer for Baltimore. Stops at all
stations.
445 p. NJ, No. 16, Baltimore limited.
daily. except Sunday for Wesc
Point, there making close correction
with steamer for Baltimore.
500 A. NJ. No &C. local mixed, leaves
daily. except Sunday. from virginia
Street Station. for West Point ana
intermediate stations.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
1910 A. NJ, except Sunday and Monday.
500 Il. NJ, daily, except Sunday,
FROM West Point and Intermediate
stations.
Steamers leave West Point at p. 81.
and Baltimore at p. NJ. daily. exceps
Ticket office at station foot OF Virginia
snS from oB gss r fTo n 20 q N 70 "
City ticket office. 500 east Main street
Traffic Manager. Cen. Pass. Agent.
w. II. GREEN, General SUPPLEMENTARY
" j. e. HORTON. Travelling Passengers
Agent. $40 east Main street, Riehmond.
Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
DR- GEORGE BEN. JOHNSTON,

DIR. GEORGE BEN. JOHNSTON
happy little speech Of acceptance ana
pledged his best efforts in behalf of the
association. He said that he regarded
his election to the presidency a. the high
est honor that could have been con-
ferred upon him by his professional breth-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
CONGRATULATIONS AND BoAs

Cleaned. Curled, or Colored any Shade.
OLD HATS REPRODUCED In the latest
styles.
10 S-Su4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
TAXES.
TREAsuRER,s OFFICE

TREASURER'S OFFICE,
STATE TAXES FOR 1850 ARE Now
DIE and should be paid on or before
NOVEMBER Goth, after which date per
cent. will be added TO all unpaid bills. All
persons having trustees will please name
Them when applying TO pay their bills.
Notaries public and nduciaries will please
settle for the taxes charged against them.
CHARLES n. PHILLIPS,
Treasurer Richmond City.
nosBS1012l5,i7 1875. 1852
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15
No. 1O-50c.

Boys Patent-beather Oxfords.
sizes 4 10 6. only soc. Misses and
Children's Pink and Blue Slip
pers, only zoe.
Above were all sold formerly
at Sl50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15

Infants Soft Sole Shoes. &c.
Children's Tan Shoes, ) 10 g.
20c.
Children's Grain Button, sol
tips. zoe.
Children's Laced Shoes, 8 IL, 3,
II. and -, zoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15

Ford's Fine Fitting. Kid, Turn
Sole Shoes, s. quality, sizes i,
11-2, 2, 2 1-2, 3. 3 ID, and 81; bas-
ket price, only $50. Few pairs
Fine Congress Caters with
these.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-15

100 pairs Ladies' Fancy Slip
pcrs, Gold. Silver. White. Laven-
der, Red. Blue. and Pink. small
sizes, &c., worth s. to $3.50.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-28

which made a menacing crest for the
lines in blue. On the mountain side
not far away wells of gray mist just ris-
ing toward the higher submits like
curtains rising upon a gigantic drama
soon to be enacted amid the matchless
scenic accessories of this mighty stage.
And Just now the hush Interpretations in
which loud voices were stilled and the
most conspicuous sounds were the
tread of armies, the rafting of cannon
wheels and accoutrements, the clear
voices of command. Something of the
gray tint appeared at times in human
faces, pale gray which told of grave
thoughts and dire possibilities.
And then the tempest. Gray smoke
rising from cannons which flashed
lightning athwart the clouds and shook
the earth with thunder. The rattle
of musketry, the whistling of bullets,
the shrek of the larger messengers of
death, which cannon belched from fu-
rious Threats, the rush of cavalry, the
massing and melting of the blue lines
here and there, the charges and counter
Clldl SCS III w lllSll DluC anu 10y llli-NSu
and intermingled like blotches of color
upon a mighty palette, with which SUI
pernatural artists were painting his
toric scenes. And soon there was
crimson, wet and warm, in great
blotches upon the palette, and shrieks
Dunctuated the silencesleftoc occasionally
by the guns as they took breath for
loud defiances constantly renewed.
Here and there men in blue and gray
fell writing upon the earth, or moved
no more, and into the faces of these
crept the gray pallor in which is i'm
pressed deeply upon human faces the
mystic seal of death.
Into this maelstrom of conflict swept
the regiment to which Capt. Falconer
belonged carrying itself bravely, cross
ing steel with steel at the trenches
finding these foemen worthy of its
3nettle, hurled back again and again
but returning with thinner lines and
more heroic endeavors, until its part
and parcel of that red field was Won
When evening came there was crimson
in the sky mingled with gray. crimson
mark on the earth, spotting blue and
gray uniforms, crimson in the hos
pital tents, where surgeons, employed