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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-04-30
THE BOY KEPT HIS WORD.
Even Unto Death He Was aithful to His
Promise.

Even Unto Death He Was aithful to His
Promise.
The Confederate Veteran is engaged
in noble work i'll its effort to have a
monument erected to the young hero,
Sam Davis, who died the death of a
spy rather than betray secret that
would have saved his life, but doomed
another to the same death. Sam Davis
was special agent for Gen. Bragg,
and he had obtained valuable informa-
ton given him in confidence, and on
the promise that he would never bctray
the source of his information. He was
not a spy, for we believe he wore his
confederate gray when captured; but
the papers on his person showed that
he had from some one obtained secret.
information. His life and safe es-
cort into the confederate Hines were
promised to him if he would give the
name of the informer, but he chose to
die instead. He was but boy, and the
temptation must have been powerful.
But he was hero. No marble shaft
or statue in bronze towers above the
dust Of q nobler life than that of the
fair-haired STRIPPING who kept bis taitA
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-04-30

Broken hearts get al too little sym
pathy from the busy world. 1t is so
easy, when the "other fellow" is
stricken, to make the blow heavier by
untimely censure, by studied aloof-
ness, or by evident lack Of sympathy.
1t is SO hard for some mon to find time
to be kindly and really sympathetio
The Jamaica negro, in abject sorrow.
cries plaintively; Put we down soft
lyme = cracked plate' And his cry
is echoed by m any broken heart very
near us, yet afar on and sorrowing
the more because Of our dlessness
to its longing cry.--S. 8. Times.
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and his honor, and died rather than

ana MS honor, and died rather than
break promise.
II monuments are to be built 4 \.
better to build them in commemorative
OF noble character and a simple life
true to the last breath to knjphtlv
standard of honor, than to genius or
to brilliant achievements. There Is q
lesson for the humblest as well as the
highest IN the martyrdom Of Sam Davis.
Every man cannot be genius. Only
the highly favored can win renown by
great deeds. Sam Davis was not Of
these. His title to the admiration of
his countrymen rests in simple, stead
fast, unwavering devotion to duty and
to principle Of honor. 1t is a char
acter in which the common soldier in
LIES battles may attain. The youth OF
the land cannot copy the mighty genius
OF Lee, but they may be taught to love
truth and honor, to be faithful. even
unto death, like Sam Davis.
Raise him monuments monument
to the young hero Of the common peo-
ple-that will hold aloft the lesson Of
his glorious martyrdom-that will
teach the proud and the naughty that
even among the humble and the OBJ.
scure there are hearts of gold and souls
OF iron to suffer and endure.-Memphis
Commercial-Appeal.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-04-30

tended to incite an offensive movement
by the confederate forces, general at
tack on the federal lines was meditated.
was then serving as private secretary
to Gen. Mccullough, and, being con-
stantly at headquarters, was CONVEX
SAINT with all movements in contempla-
ton. Before making the attack Gen.
Mccullough deemed it prudent to have
accurate information as to the strength
and position of the enemy, and called
tor couple OF volunteers to go through
the enemy's lines into Springfield and
secure the desired information. There
were plenty Of volunteers for this des-
perate undertaking. but the two who
were selected were II. P. Mabry, captain
of company in the Sixth Texas regi-
ment, and John +. Love, captain of Gen.
McCullough's escort company. Mabry
was of New York birth. He had been
sent to Texas to manage branch mer-
camille establishment, but when the war
broke out he donned the gray, shout
dered rifle and marched forth to the
music of "Dixie." Love was a southern
horn man. Both were in the prime of
young manhood. filled with visions OF
glory and fame. They acquired both
Dressed in civilian clothes. they had
no great difficulty in passing into the
invested city. and they found accommo-
dations at the residence OF Col. Parks,
a man Of wealth and southern sympa-
ihies. With this hospitable residence
rs their headquarters. the two scouts
soon accumulated what information
was needed and at night lay down for
good rest. preparatory to the difficult
undertaking of getting back to Nc
headquarters the next day.
There were negro servants in the
house Of Col. Parks, who, of course,
were sympathizers with the fcderals,
and these negroes betrayed the scouts,
with the result that as they lay in bed
in separate rooms they were awakened
by the sound of martial tread, the
cIatter of Announcements, and words Of
command. Peering out from the win
dows. the scouts saw the house sur
by soldiers, with the captain
Of the company pounding on the door
1nd demanding admittance.
Capt. Mabry. already dressed, made
at once to the front door, which he
threw open. lie stood face to flce with
The federal captain.
!" Surrender was the command he
heard.
"sAll right he responded, coolly.
''He put his hands behind his back,
as though to hand forth his weapons
- his captor, but instead his arms
shot forth, revolver in one hand,
bowie knife in the other, and with the
luickness of thought the knife was
sunk to the hilt in the shoulder of the
ederal captain, who sank to the ground.
Leaving his knife where it was plant
ID, the nervy Mabry sprung forward,
his revolver point blank at
he nearest soldiers in his pathway,
silling two of them before reaching |!
he gate, and himself receiving bull
ct that, curiously enough. struck him on
he thumb and ranged upward under
he skin to the elbow, breaking no
zones. "-Chattanooga News.
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When we got through to the hea ven.
~ life We shall b surprised 1T great
many things, but perhaps at nothing
moro than cur earthly ignorance d
our ovsr-estimates or wrong
estimates Of our swn life and charac-
ter. What We regard now q eur
strong points may appear then to havs
been only idiosyncrasies, and IN fact
the weakest point In uA 1t IL we'll
that our times are in Gods hands, aud
shat he u tks buldss sfear ehasastse.
II It were In our hands we should make
sosrywork ofit-WestminsterTe Teacher.
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ceipt of that fire my feelings underwent
a revolution impossible to describe.
grew suddenly buoyant. | had felt no
disposition to run, neither had a single
individual of my company. Instantly
my mind, which had almost ceased 10
act. began to operate rs usual. began
to plan and studied out the details Of
the fight. Time and again the federals
charged us. but every time they got the
worst of it. We killed several of thsin
and wounded good many, but not u
man of us had been seriously hurt
Finally, after two hours of hot work.
they saw that the only way to dislodge
us was to surround us, and very r..
lnctantly saw the necessity OF retreat
ing. This was bitter pill. and ! felt
that would be>held up to ignominy for
turning back to the foo. A message
came, however. from Col. Rhodes, at
this crisis commanding our retreat.
and we retired in good order.
"A few days later was the recipient
Of a message from Col. Rhodes to report
tc him. | looked on it as my death
warrant. My course in that skirmiah
was to be investigated, and | was going
TO be court-martialed for cowardice.
Judge of my surprise when ne showed
me communication signed by Beaure-
gard. compIimenting the conduct OF the
officers and men in that very affair. It
struck me MS the most fragrant case OF
nndeserved praise, and told Rhodes
that / didn't propose to take particle
Of it to myself, for ever since the en-
counter | had experienced nothing but
humiliation, which Gen. Beauregard's
did not alleviate. Wash
inDtOn Post.
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An AFFIDAVIT,

This is to certify that on May 18th
walked to Melick's drug store on pair Of
crutches and bought bottle OF Chamber
lain's Pain Balm for inflammatory rheu-
matism which had crippled me. After
using three bottles am completely cured.
| can cheerfully recommend it.-Charles
H. Wetzel, Sunbury, Pa.
Sworn and subscribed to before me on
August 10, 1894. Walter Shipman, J. p.
For sale ct Soc. per bottle by Evans & Co.,
Randolph, and g. M. Miller, Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-04-30
confederate Soldiers

The number of troops actually en-
,;s+ed in the confederate service during
The civil war is not exactly known,
hit from first to last, it is believed
that about soc, 900 men were mustered
for the confederate service.-chicago
Inter Ocean.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-04-30
GEN. SHELLEYs WAR STORY.


Praised When He Expected an Order of
Court Martial.
"The first time went into a fight"
said that gallant and genial Albanian.
Gen. G. NJ. Shelley" was in great mental
distress. My company was composed
OF splendid young fellows, but, like my
self, not one of them had ever been sub
jected to the enemy's fire. knew that
there was no coward blood in any of
them and | felt sure that the epithet
could not be justly applied to me. But.
spite of all, there was the dread, the
horror, the uncertainty ofour ability to
Withstand attack, and for several hours
preceding the conflict | was In mortal
agony. 1t was the most awful expert
ence of my life.
Il had been sent forward with my
company to delay an advancing force of
federals till the main body of our troops
could be got in readiness, and by order
of Col. Rhodes, afterward one of our
prominent generals, rode ahead several
miles to meet the boys in blue. Wen,
throughout the whole of my ride my
nervousness increased, for the idea still
haunted me that maybe we would ell
show the white feather and disgrace
ourselves and the southern cause. Pres
emily the enemy came in sight, good
many hundred to our so, but we got
pretty fair position on hillside covered
with timber of moderate growth and
awaited their approach.
tThe federals kept coming at us ill
within range, and turned loose a volley
that, to my great relief, did no harm Le
yond inflicting slight flesh wound on
one Of my men. Immediately on re-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-04-30

CALIFORNIA this year has produced
ond packed enough prunes to give
everv boarder in the United States Jus'
four pounds. Fellows VINO don s"a"'
their four pounds can get marr's'
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-04-30

Fred-Did you know that Capt. Trib-
BILE had two left legs?
Uncle Ned-Nonsense!
but it's not nonsense. His right leg
was left at Gettysburg, wasn'tit? And
be has left leg still, hasn't be ?"-Har-
ner's Round Table.
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Ilodness Comes

better understanding of the
NV transient nature of the many phys
-, Ills which vanish before proper eff
rrts--gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
chilly directed. There is comfort in
!, Knowledge that SO many forms Of
clnrss are not due to any actual dis.
ase, but simply to constipated condi-
an Of the system, which the pleasant
pmiIy Laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
Tsn,oyes. That is why it is the only
nsdy with millions of families, and is
-ayvWhere esteemed so highly by all
ho value good health. Its beneficial
Herts are due to the fact, that it is the
NJ remedy which promotes internal
ssnliness, without facilitating the
rrsns on which it acts. It's therefore
important, in order to get its bene-
cial effects, to note when you pur-
base. that you have the genuine article,
hich is manufactured by the California
% Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
able druggists.
Hin the enjoyment Of good health,
M the system is regular, then laxa-
YES or other remedies are not needed.
afflicted with any actual disease, one
ay be commended to the most skillful
1ysicians, but if in need of laxative,
en- one should have the best, and with
well.informede everywhere, Syrupof
;ps stands highest and is most largely
Eedand gives most general satisfaction
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-24
FATHER MURPHY OUT ON BAIL.
Whisky Cure Priest Who is Charged
with "WOrking" n Canadian.

MONTREAL, Nov 23.-Father Murphy,
proprietor of whisky-cure Institutes i'm the
United States and Canada, who was ar
rested at the instance of John Franklin on
the charge of obtaining 5000 under false
pretense, was to-day released on $4,000 bail.
According to Franklin, the latter bought
gold-cure institute at Jersey City, n. j.,
paying Father Murphy 5000 for the use
of his name and his good will in connection
with it. Father Murphy the complainant
alleges. stated that he had been instructed
by Archbishop Corrigan. OF New York, and
Bishop Wigger. of Jersey City, to erect
gold-cure institute in that diocese, and the
institution would have the active sympathy
and support of these ecclesiastics. These
statements Franklin has since been led TO
doubt. owing TO the alleged complete fail
ure of the venture in Jersey City. Franklin
says that he lest $1,000 there in a short
time in addition to the 5000 he paid Fa-
ther Murphy. Father Murphy says no repre-
sentauons were made that were not per-
fectly true. Father Murphy declares that
Nov II he. with the permission of Vicar
general OConnor. who was acting for
sermon in St. Peters Cathedral. Jersey
City. during the course of which he spoke
in terms of high praise of the gold-cure
institute in that city. This privilege. grant
ed by the Nicar-general. said Father Muir
ply. was most unusual one and merely
showed that the institute had the active
symDathy of the church.
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senator EawIey's Views.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.-Members OF the
Senate are coming 10 Washington each day.
and from interviews with each of the ar
rivals it is apparent that the Senators
pect little save routine legislation in ncludins
the passage Of the annual appropriation
bills. al the short session of Congress. Sem
ators Cockrell of Missouri, and Hawley, Of
Connecticut both gave expression to this
opinion. to-day. and both likewise agreed in
the way Of helping along international BIZ
metallic conference. Senator Hawley did
not believe the Dingley bill would be en-
acted into law, adding: THE Dingley bill
Is confeSSedly mere makeshift with all
the defects incident TO horizontal increase
or decrease Of duties. If it should be
passed 1t is, it seems to me 1T would he
the duty OF the President to assemble Con-
gress as soon as possible after the 4th of
March for a diligent consideration and re-
vision of the whole tariff IN a considerate
and conservative spirit TO the end that 81
bill might be passed that would stand the
test of years. subject. of course, to an oc-
caSional correction where new inventions
and changes In trade may demand it. IL is
to be remembered also that the Dingley bill
expires by it's own limitation In August,
1S5s. and il is impossible to evade the ques-
ton. therefore the more speedily action is
taken the better"
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CATTLE SHOW OPEN.
Good Exhibit Of BlOOded Stock-Sheep-
Shearing Contest and Dog Trial.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-The cattle show
opened at Madison-square Garden to-day.
The show is dominated to a great extent by
cows. But few people are aware of the fact
that the value of the dairy products on the
farm, according to the last census. were
worth more money to farmers than the
value of the entire wheat crop of the
United States in the same year. The show
will continue all week. Following the for
NAL opening of the show to-day's pro-
gramme consisted OF the Judging of the fat
cattle, fat sheep herds, Of Shetland ponies
and Dorset sheep. Premiums amounting in
the aggregate to over $4,000 will be award
ed in the different classes. The entries OF
gentlemen farmers are larger than ever
before, including the Havemeyers-Theo-
dore A. and Henry O.-Governor Morton.
A ]. Cassatt, Berwfn, Pa; Henry +.
Camel, Deer Park, and many others. In the
Cassatt entries is a fine herd of Guernseys,
and the Aberdeen-Angus exhibits are spe-
cially fine.
One of the most interesting features to-
day was the sheep-shearing contest The
struggling sheep went in looking large and
stately; they came out shorn or their coats
and looking thin and "sheepish. The
sheep-dog trial was especially interesting.
The dogs obeyed every word and sign or
their keepers, and Semeed endowed with
almost human intelligence.
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Became Frightened Because Mace0
Placed Price on His Head and
Fled To His Stronghold.
HIS RECALL CERTAIN NOW
HAVANA REPORTED TO BE IN A
STATE OF GREAT CONFUSION.
Crew of the Competitor Tried By
COurt-MartiaI. Despite the Protest
of Committeeman Lee.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Nov. IA cipher
cablegram from Havana tonight to a Gu
ban leader here says that General Weyier
has been forced TO return TO Havana and
that the city is in great confusion. weyler
gives no excuse, it is said. except that IL
is too hot and unhealthy to do any fight
ins. 1t is openly asserted i'm Havana that
Weyler became frightened because Maceo
had set price on his head for his cap
ture. Weyler's scouts informed aim that
Maceo might make an attempt on Havana
and the Spanish general retreated in hot
haste to the safety of his palace. IL is
also stated in the cablegram that Neylers
recall is assured low, :he Spanish gov
ernment is incensed against him for his
dilatory tactics. Cubans here are ;ubilant
for they think this will have a razor able
effect uDon Congress
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SNAP JUDGMENT TAKEN.
Crew Of the Competitor Secretly Tried
by a Spanis Court Mn rtia:.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-A dispatch to the
World from Havana under date of Nov. 20.
says: The Competitor prisoners isave been
tried by court-Enartial in the fortress La
Cabana in spite of Consul-general Lees
officia, protest. filed just before ne left
Havana. The exceptions taken by the pris-
oners were overruled by the al courts
General Lees note was pigeonhole.i. and in
defiance of Secretary Olneys intiDlasion OF
disapproval, the Competitors crew and Mr..
Melton, the American newspaper CORE
spondent have again been tried by a drum
head court. sitting within the walls of .
Spanish fortress where according to Cap
tain General Weyler's orders. no represent-
ative of the United States consulate may
enter. The prisoners were allowed neither
interpreter nor counsel. Those partly ac-
quaintcd with Spanish were compelled to
interpret for the others.
So quietly was the affair conducted that
acting Consul general Springer does not yet
know. Il is said. that the case was virtually
closed Nov. a. on which day Melton. Maza,
DR. yedia and the witness. George Ferran.
were forced by Naval Judge Fernandez to
sign statements admitting their completely
i'm the flibustering expedition which the
Competitor is alleged TO have brought un-
der Monzon and Laborde to the Pinar del
Rio coast. This written evidence Is now
under consideration by the court.
Judge Saul said to-day that decision
may be rendered at any moment. IL is ex-
pected that all the members of the party
whose American citizenship has not been
clearly shown will be shot. The bona fide
Americans probably will be sentenced 10
from three to ten years Imprisonment In
some spanish peral station OF the coast OF
Afrfca
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NOT GIVEN TO BYNUM.
Court of Claims Vacancy Filled by
President Cleveland.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2s-Soon after the
election 1t was reported that President
Cleveland would reward some of the lead
ing workers in the gold-sta ndard wing of
the Democratic party with office. In this
connection 1t was rumored that Mr.. By
mum, the chairman of the national COM
mittee of the indianapolis sound-money
Democrats. was hopeful aspirant for the
vacancy in the Court Of Claims created by
the death of Chief Justice Richardson. 1T
is not known here whether Mr.. Bynum was
an applicant for the position. but If he was
his application was ignored. for to-day
Judge Mott, a member of the court, was
promoted to be Chier Justice. and Mr..
Cleveland appointed to Mr.. Motifs place Mr..
Charles b. Howry. at present the assist
ant Attorney-general. ia charge of Indian
depreciation claims. Mr.. Mott was appoint
ed on the bench nearly twenty years ago.
Mr.. Eowry comes from Mississippi. Nothing
is known to how either of the gentlemen
voted at the last election, though il is
thought that neither of them voted. hence
they will not come under the ban of Sem
ators Faulkner and Harris, who have de-
clared that no Sound-money Democrat shall
be confirmed If nominated for life posi-
ton by President Cleveland. AS for Mr.
Bynun. If he did apply for the place. 1T is
evident that Postmaster-general Wilson's
old grudge against him for persuading the
Fifty-thrd House 10 accept the German
bill Is lively and active ever and that
Mr.. Bynum FROM obtaining anything from
Mr.. Cleveland.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-11-24
FRANK SLAVIN BESTED
THE AUSTRALIAN DEFEATEO BY
"BOB, ARMSTRONG, OF CHICAGO.
Forced to Throw Up His Hands and
Omit I'm the Fourth Round After
Some Rough Fighting.

NEW YORK. Nov. 23.-"Bob" Arm
strong, of Chicago. defeated Frank p.
Slavn, of Australia. tonight in the fourth
round. They met for a twenty-round go at
catch weights before the Union Park Ath-
letic Club and two thousand persons were
out to witness the go. Their appearance
was delayed twenty-five minutes by Slavin
insisting on the payment of his percent
age before entering the ring. He finally
won and the fight began.
Round 1-After a mixup and light ex-
changes Armstrong swung his left on Slav-
in's neck and the Australian went to the
floor. Armstrong forced Slavin to the
ropes with two lefts on the face and two
rights on the body. AT the sound of the
gong Slavin sent in hard right swing
on the body.
lefts on the face Frank went hack with
a left on the face and right swing on
the Jaw. Armstrong forced Slavin to the
ropes and the Australian hugged to avoid
punishment. Rough and tumble fighting
was then in order and the spectators left
their seats in order to see Knockout. Both
nea IN and on hoh & in 'u hean ON the
floor. They were clinching when the bell
rang.
Round 3-The two men threw science
aside in this round and indulged in slug
ging. Neither one had any advantage when
time was called.
Round 4-Armstrong iabbed Slavin in the
face and Slavin sent his right hard on the
stomach. Armstrong sent Slavin TO the
floor of the ring with three lefts on the
face. Chen he swung his right and left on
Slavin's face and pummeled Slavin so
hard that the Australian threw up his
hands and quit after two minutes and
fifty-six seconds of the round had ex-
Dired.
The evenings entertainment was inaugu-
rated with a ten-round slugging match be-
tween Hugh McWinters and Andy Wat
son. both colored. No damage was done
either and McWinters got the decision. Fol-
lowing this Kid Madden, of Brooklyn and
Patsy Broderick. of Providence, r. L.
fought ten rounds to a draw.
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CRUELTY TO INSANE.
How superintendent GiddinRs "Sub-
dued', the Lunatics of Vermont.

MONTPELIER, VT, Nov. 2S.-The spe-
cial committee which was appointed some
time ago to investigate the management of
the State institutions for insane at Water
bury. made its report to the Legislature to-
day. 1t severely scores the State Super
visors of the Insane. DIR. w. II. Giddings,
Superintendent of the asylum. and others.
The report says the food furnished was
insufficient in quantity and inferior In
quality. The report finds that DIR. Gid
dings himself strapped and choked pa
kept in nude condition in rooms barren
of furniture and having cement floors.
These patients were allowed no rugs and
the rooms the report charges, were un-
heated in cold weather.