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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1896-12-17
M,KlNLEY, The SOLDIER.

A Splendid Record of a Brave Mantle
Enlisted as a Private in the Same Regi-
ment With ex-President Hayes, and Won
Promotion by Hard Fighting and Strict
A Attention to Duty.
The regiment in which the young
soldier served, the Twenty-third Ohio
Infantry, was one of the bravest and
best, and bore upon it's rolls the
names of many men who afterwards
became ilustrious in the country's
history. The first colonel was Will
liam S. Rosecrans, afterwards major
general and commander of the
armies of the Tennessee and depart
ment of the Cumberland. The lieu
tenant colonel was that splendid sol
der, Stanley Matthews, who, after
the war, became a senator of the
United States and then eminent as a
Justice of the supreme court.
The major was Ruthford B. Hayes,
afterwards brigadier general, and
then governor of Ohio and nineteenth
president of the United States.
When the war began Mckinley,
then a boy of Is, was teaching a
country school. The first gun that
sounded the commencement of the
titanic struggle awoke in the breast
of the young school-master all the
tervor and patriotism that the time
called forth, and he was one of the
very first to respond to the call of
duty, enlisting as private soldier 10
Company f June IL, 1861.
For fourteen months he carried the
musket, attained the ranks of ser
geant April Is, 1862. Years after
wards in recalling this period, ''Pri-
vate William Mckinley" then COVER
nor of Ohio, remarked to some
friends:-"I always look back with
pleasure upon those IA months in
which | served in the ranks. They
taught me great deal. | was but
a school boy when l went into the
army, and that first year was a for
native period of my life, during
which learned much of men and af-
fairs. | have always been glad that
entered the service as a private and
served those months in that ca
pacity."
September "a, 1862, the sergeant
was commissioned second lieutenant
OF Company d. Five months after
wards he became first lieutenant of
Company F, and on July 25, 1864,
hehad risen to be captain of Company
G, Every promotion was well
earned. Howevr, no sooner had he
been commissioned than his value as
an officer was recognized, and three
months after receiving his first COM
mission he was detailed as aide-de-
camp on the staff of Gen. Rutherford
B. Hayes. From that time until the
close of the war he served continual
ly as a staff officer, being at different
times on the stats OF Generals S. s,
Carroll, George Crook, afterwards
the famous Indian fighter, and Win
field S. Hancock, the superficial of
these men famous for their fighting
qualities. He was breveted major on
the recommendation of Gen. Philip
II. Sheridan, for distr r,-ashed and
gallant conduct at lar Creek and
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1896-12-17


the Potomac under
End in the Shenandoah
9er Sheridan. He was in all
~ fights in West Virginia, at
Mountain and Antietam, re-
ts shoulder straps one week
BAT last-named bloody battle,
Exchanging his musket for a
a. His first ba tile was at Carni-
Ferry, West Virginia, September
1861. Here the Ohio school-boy,
Is face aglow with patriotism and
ope, his heart overlooking with
pve of country, stood elbow to elbow
Nth his schoolmates of yesterday,
his comrades of to-day, offering his
young life, as hundreds of thousands
of other youths were doing, in de-
fence of right, and that the republic
might not perish Thus, for four
years he fought, in every battle and
skirmish, until the very end, doing
his whole duty, gathering honors,
and adding to his fame as a soldier,
fearless and without reproach.
He was 10 more than 80 battles
and skirmishes, and all the time, from
the beginning to the end of the war he
was at the front, never missing a
days duty, or a fight until he was
mustered out July &c, 1865, after
more than four years of continuous
service. He was but % years OF age
even then, yet a veteran of two score
and ten engagements, distinguished
among the bravest of the brave in
the greatest war the world has ever
seen-as a private soldier, knowing
how to follow and obey; as an officer,
how to lead and command.
He was honored and breveted by
the fiery Sheridan, when, after his
ride from Winchester town, he came
on the field and found Captain Nc
Kinley in the storm of the battle
calmly rallying his disorded troops
and facing them to the front. 1t was
on the recommendation of Gen.
Crook, endorsed by Sheridan and APP
proved by Grant, that the Private
Mckinley of 1861 came home with
the leaves of a Major on his shoulder
strap.
No wonder that now, thirty years
after the echo of the last gun has
died away among the hills, and the
smoke of the last battle has been
lifted from the valleys Of our land,
that all the glores OF the days come
wildly back to the veterans when
one of their own comrades is again
in the front. With him they again
get into line, touch elbows, "guide
right" and march to victory, feeling
that one who stood with them in the
ranks in the fire of the battle, Offering
his life for his country, can well be
trusted to take command and lead
the republic to still more exalted
position among the nations of the
earth.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
Town OF SUFFOLK

When the ceremony was complete the
bride and groom left for Washington,
ID. c., and the mountains OF Virginia.
Al the conclusion Of the I!our, which
VIII last several weeks. they win pass
the summer III Eastern Virginia.
STOLE A BlCYCLE.-A young white
man who gave his name as Charlie
Hurdle was to-day arrested by Sergeant
Ames, charged with the theft of one BIZ
cycle. He was endeavoring Il sell q
SlOO wheel for S27 60. and aroused sus-
picion. and was after being watched
some time, placed under arrest. The
machine was later I'M the day identified
az the property OF John NJ. Hume. of
portsmouth, who came ITO Suffolk and
claimed 1t. The alleged thief was this
afternoon taken to Portsmouth.
~ FIRM GOES UNDER.-A deed of
asiignment' was admitted to record in
the county Clerks office from d. X.
Joyner d Bro, doing business at Ell
WOOD, va. TO j. N. Burgess, trustee. Tbe
property conveyed in trust included eG
acres OF land, ~ RiHLmil plan., and
fixtures anu Il large number of butter
dishes, estimated at SO. 900. The credit
ors OF the first class are O. g. Holland.
S65, and awle * Briggs, 500. All other
creditors come under the second class.
FAIR DIRECTORS MEET.-The d.
rectors OF the Suffolk Fair Association
hau a special meeting to-day, George w.
Nurvey presiding. BY request. p. l..
Pruden. manager of the local baseball
team. appeared before the body regard
ing the playing of a ball game at the
race course on July 4th. After discus
sion 1t was decided to play at the track
on that day. satisfactory arrangements
having been lat Franklin will be
their opponents, and q game will be
played in West End at 1890 a. m. and
one at the race course at $3.50 d. m.
INJURIES PROVED FATAL.-Tom
Byrd, who was fearfully roasted about
three weeks ago by the explosion of a
lamp at Carrsville, died last evening
tiom the effects at the home of his father
on Holiday street. Young Byrd had
been In terrible agony since the accident
the injured parts shaving off in large
pieces. The burial took place this after
noon from his former nome near Cars
Vile, a number OF persons from Sunolt
attending. The sympathy of tho com
nunaty is with the family.
Several delegates Ito the Epwor,h
LeaSus convention at Lynchburg lief,
to-day. "
The Confederate Veterans benefit on
tertlinment last fright was n financial
as well as an artistic success.
y force was to-day engaged in nut,ipg
a fresh coat of paint on the fire engine
house. 90
The Suffolk team, accompanied by an
excursion party, WEI play Newport News
lwt Riverside Park this afternoon.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
BY Townsend & Joynes, A~uctioneers.

VALUABLE VACANT LOT FOR SALE
AT AUCTION.
ny request of the/owner we will sell at
punlic auction. at the Norfolk Real Estate
stock Exchange. No. 1l5 Main street,
on June Goth. IL o'clock noon,
THAT VACANT LOT OF LAND, situa,
ted on the north side OF Princess Anne
avenue, a short distance east of the new
CITY school house. Said lot fronts on said
street 70 feet. more or less, with a depth
OF % feet. more or less, and Is in a neigh
oorhood OF white tenants. Anyone wish
,hs a good investment Will please attend
TERMS CASH.
- TOWNSEND & JOYNES.
JeE'-'o Auct.oneers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
A BRILLIANT MARRIAGE
huptlaIS of Miss Martha Emma Williamson
and Prof. j. Oscar Atkinson.
THOMAS BYRD DIES OF TERRIBLE BURNS
A Firm Assigns Bicycle Thief AR
of the Suffolk Fair Association
Confederate ycternns' Beneht En-.
toItainnhcnt-BasebRII.

Suffolk, We, June 24.-(Special)-An
elaborate church marriage was celebrat-
ed this afternoon at 4 O'Clock in Berea
Christian Church at Drivers, twelve
miles from Suffolk. The parties to the
contract were Miss Martha Emma VIII
Hanson. daughter of MIR. Reps William
son. Il large Nansemond trucker. ami
Prof. j. Oscar Atkinson. Il member of
the faculty of Elon College. n. c. Revs
w. w. Staley, D.. D., and n. G.. New
man, of Suffolk. oticiated.
The bridal procession moved up the
aisles promptly rs the organ responded
TO the touch of M!ss Julia Stewart Long.
OF Zion. n. g. The auditorium of the
ounce IN which h sacred ceremony was
performer. had been ia stefulIy decorated
with palms. ferns and roses, and the
scene altogether was one of rare beauty.
MISS Raenna Motht, of ASHORE, n. c.,
was maid of honor. while Mr.. Z. H. At
kinson, of Charleston, S. c., a brother OF
the groom. acted as best man. Follow
liaS are the other attendants: Miss
DANA Is. Lee. Of Nansesnond, with Prof.
.mmet l.. Moilit, of Raleigh. N. c.: Miss
LiiNah fSawles. of Virginia, with Mr..
Ihoma-s Williamson; Miss Jennie Hol-
land With Mr.. John Lee, Miss Ada Hail
with MT. j. Z. Rawles. Miss Mary Driv-
er, with Mr.. c. ID. West, of Waverlay.
MISS Celeste Jones. of Norfolk, with
Mr.. i. y. t~Iolladay: Miss Annie Gard
N.Y. win Alr. ). Il. Everett. Miss Annie
Eley. OF Norfolk. with Prof. Herber,
ShollZ' or Raleigh. n. c. These were
hover gi9ls: Little Missiles Emmie Jones,
susie Holland, blanche Williamson and
Wills Ames Observation-Disclosures. Herbert
Holland, John Holladay, Hardy Arthur
and Linton Jones.
lhe bride was gowned in n handsome
uaVeInE suit n carried bride roses
wh'e che maid of honor wore Mouseljne
de sole, made ovcr blue satin. and car.
rleu' M.lrechal Neil roses. Dhe brides.
maids We're attired in white organdIe
ana mad pink roses. The gentlemen wore
plack cutaway coats with tan gloves.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
MEETING.
Charter Members winding Up tho
ANNIrs Of Old HndY.

Newpors News. June 24.-(SpsclaD-
THE charter members of the Common
Council OF Newport News mes the last
tllne but II Tuesday night. and not
w~ithstanding the extremely hot weather
this body dealt some u eldge-hammer
strokes and executed some heavy work.
Mayor Post returned without his APP
prevail am ordinance appropriat!ng Z 1000
Tor school purposes and his veto was
sustained.
n communication was read from the
School Board, in which It was recon-
mended that DIR. w l.. Cooper be APP
pointed ITO fill the vacancy from the First
ward and DR.. c. Perkins n vacancy from
the Third ward, and that the terms of the
members of the board be fixed as fol
lows:
First Distriot-One year DIR. w. l..
Cooper; w years. Harry Howard
three years. w. r.. Barrett.
Second DiStr!ct-Ono year. Thomas
Reilley; two years. j. A.. Buxton; three
years. John Sheldon Jones.
Third District-One year. A. E. Bur-
cher; two years, j. j. O'Donnell. three
years, DIR. Carter Perkins.
The recommendations were approved
~ report was read from the Finalre
Committee showing the running ex.
penSes of the city 10 be $50, 1886 per an.
mum. and the following levy was made
10 meet the same:
An ordinance imposing a tax of &C
cents on the 800 IN property and a pol
lax or 80 cents for general and
an ordinance imposing q tax OF 20 cents
on the 500 for school purposes were then
passed.
On motion of Councilman AIcLaugh.
I'm the amount of the High Constable's
bond was nXed at 50, 900.
The garbage and sanitary contracts
were read II approved and ordered 10
be sent TO the Mayor for his signature.
The commemorative Aatolney was
instructed to draw up am ordinance
changing from 800 to $50 the license Oh
express companies doing business In ths
city.
On motion OF Mr.. Robinson, thc
amount Of bonds to be submitted to the
people for ratification for school pur.
poses was fixed at S35, 900.
The ordinance necessary to bring this
question before The people was then
passed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
NEWPORT NEWS.

AlessFs. PERKINS and Lenz worked hard
10 get the Council to take Immediate no.
non on the proposition proposing to snh-
mn 10 the vo.ers the $50. 600 bond issI,o
the n1!anc $4,000, to be devoted TO the
o,d I - vi Il JAN the building Of bridges
anu the Improvement of streets
Counc.lmen could not arrea a Il. "a ~,
amount to be devoted to the several i'm
pfoVements. thereby causing she mat.ar
TO hang fire. ~
rresiuent Jones thought that there
was no necessity OF making nm onurn-
prlht'on 10: bridges since he was assnrsd
~ me Mayor thai, the Chesapeake nnd
Onro railway Company would teal down
some OF It's old bridges, bring them bnrn
put them up at a secondhand nrica ond
"ai' on the city for it's half OF the cos
Coi. {. M. BraXton being accorded tbo
p!tNi'tsc or the floor, stated tina, no a
GiLZen liF.rrested in Newport Naws h1
1Iu NOT want to see the Chesapeake and
on;o $ oid Junk piled up here: hat the
a"t"" o!IuSes they proposed to take
uo"h AT New river and bring here. ara
700 narrow for che streets. they sand 10
hsn uoTly feet IN the air), and wouId
We an everlasting cycso:e 10 the CITY
inG itlgh Constable's bond was nxs1
me Council then adjourned.
ipSIERDAY'S POLICE DOCKET
y number of liquor dealers of more ar
80 P'oHl!ilthce wer; before the Police
]e.ii,a . NtoIt;!hg the Sunday law by
1Nti''s wines. ardent spirits. etc. ON SIM.
uuy. f1r sometime 1t has been nm onan
secret tlat this business was car,.ia1 an
" " GoHs!HtraD!s extent. but the police
49, was not in q position to appra-
menu ~ .ht, Offenders until recently.
N.Y. ~ iia!ey' : ling liquors on Sunday.
tined 50 and costs. ~
Phil Brown selling u,,o
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
sauare Fight Will Settle It.

The money standard Of the United
States should be settled beyond disturb.
ance. A square contest between the
friends and foes of sound money will
settle M-Utica Herald (Rep.).
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25

GERS. The pulpit and III press will have
iheir quota In the early future. and We
say 10 the politicians, this is a mos,
reSstnl place for them before they a
up arms Tor the battle lin November. We
nave beautiful drives n inviting walks.
"hefe the View OF mountain and valley
~ unsurpassed The cuisine - without
fault. with fine heef. mountain mu:tnn
spring lamb and chickens galore. and
nhest fresh vegetables from a magnif
cent garden. The gIeatest ep!cure can
nave MS most fastidious appetite salts
NED. Besides all this, n most genial host
~ p'u you welcome. A VISITOR.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
sweet ~ChaIybcate.
Sweet Chalybeate, Va. ,Juna .

Sweet Chalybeate. Va. June &c.
Editor Norfolk Virglnian: Lend me
4 small space in your valuable paper.
not for any merit of my own, but in the
hope that il may catch the eye OF some
wayfaring !nvalids that they may come
to this delightful resort. with its many
varieties of waters and health-givlng
baths, suitable for all ages and condi-
lions of people. and be relieved. where
the rheumatic ones can find relief. the
dyspeptic ones cured and the overwo.ked
rest. When we find relief and a good
thing In this life we are SO grateful that
We feel as II all mankind should be ben
eh:ted. This IS n beautiful spot, with
It's broad lawns and wide-sDreadtnp
trees. We already have many pleasant
and distinguished guests. The daughter
n granddaughter of one who made his
presence felt and his voice heard In the
councils OF the United States Senate
10? many, many years. The navy is also
well represented IN the families of !ts Off.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25

Bacon, Ham. Sausage, CorneS ppoorrk'
Gorned Beef. ,Corned and Smoked
Tongnc All other goods in the line
proportionately low. Quality and uuanti-
" guaranteed. ''
Our branch store at 900 Cumberland
street is well filed with the fines, GrnI
ceries. Smoked Meats, Imported and
Domestic Wines and Liquors. Cigars and
Tobacco itemelnber. we have Fresh
Orders called for If requested Nv Mr
Roland II. BLAND and Mr.. Marshall Free.
man Geous aehVered 10 all parts of the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE nv


BY Joseph Jones'. General Auctionesr-0e
nee: ~ commerciai Place.
A LARGE SALE OF
DRY GOODS. NOTIONS, ETC,
will take place at "uMsTADTER's," No.
50 Main street. Norfolk. Va,
MONDAY, JUNE 2s. 1886. AT l1.so A. NJ.
ana Will be continued until the stock is
sold. This stock consists OF about
1850 LOTS OF SILKS, DRESS GOODS.
TRIMMINGS, NOTIONS.
and other articles usually kept in a Dry
Soods Store. which will be put up and sold
In lots to suit dealers.
JOHN NELLY, Trustee. .
JOSEPH JONES,
1e25-tf General A~uctioneer,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
Not the Chennent.

But tho best place 10 get your prescrlp-
tion liied is at II. w. Jones Drug Store.
2il4 Washington avenue. Registered
clerk always in the store, night and day
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
WINEBURG

Had nt combined with his w com
merce destroyer IN name Of Babeskin
for the splendid sop that people tae to
be intended for washing infants, We would
not have to sell 25c packages for 10c We
are doing that. though. III finest
trade M the most knowing are buying it
first one package n then coming back
for one doen or more
French serges, a Il WOO, yard wide n
III good shades, area c q yard N you -
VIII never see them So again.
Mems Suspenders, cantab ends; might
veil be more. Are a Job. Csc.
Twhed Chevios, al WOOL n nny-two
inches Vide. mixtures suted for dresses
Skirts outing IN bicycle suits. are Csc
1ou never saw them below &c. m after
tmsp probably never will
White Dressing Sacques of India Line
Ladies', embroidery trimmed slightly
sohd from showing, but perfect otherwise
nd stylish in cut are Soc, CSC. IN $50
hstead of one third more.
Mems Al-Wo Sweaters, white. navy
and maroon. are SIC when they might well
and are generally $780,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-25
BY Valentine & Stevens, A~uctloneers.

&S OOO TRADE SALE-DRY GOODS
R',OOO CLOTHING, etc. at lat Church
street, near Main. beginning FRIDAY
June &c. at 1890 The entire
STOCK or a large department store viii he
Solu ior cash without reserve. Dry Goods
C~lothlng. Trunks, Bags, Jewelry. Mill,
merry. CIoaks. Mems and Boys Hats and
laps Mems. Women's and Chiidren,s
Snoes,. Show Cases and Store Fixiures
All In lots to suit. City and country NOR.
chants invited. "ei
VALENTINE g. STEVENS
9e-'' Auctioneera.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-06-24
show DO you DOW
The Frenc h Lady Thought 1t Question
to Be Answered.

An American lady who spent some
time in Paris says that she had friend
there, French lady, who wished to
learn a little English, and did so.
Among her acquisitions in the language
was the expression, ''How do you do?"
to which she was careful to learn the
proper response.
One day the American lady met her
French friend Oh the street The Amer
lean lady said, GLOW do you do?'' with
a smile, and passed on. She did not
stop to notice that she had left the
French lady standing on the street in
astonishment.
Soon afterward she called on her
friend, and was received very coldly by
the French lady. AS she did not know
Of any reason why the lady should be
offended with her, she pressed her to tell
what was the matter.
"Have T. done anything to grieve
your" she asked.
"Anything to grieve me-" answered
the French lady. "You meet me on the
street, you ask me how am, you do not
wait to find out how I am, you pass on,
and then you ask me whether you have
done anything to grieve me!'
Then the American explained that it
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-06-24

is not customary for Americans to wait
for an answer to their inquiry, "How
do you do?' that they commonly utter
the words and pass on, or if they stop
to speak. at once begin to talk of other
matters.
The French lady could hardly express
her establishment "The Americans do
many very, very strange things" she
said, ''but this is the strangest of ALP
The French, when they are of the de-
gree of acquaintance that justifes in
quiry as to the health of another, stop
and hear all about it, and all about the
health of the respective families. When
all this information has been exchanged,
the two persons part with many adieux
and elaborate good wishes for each 9TH
er's continued health and happiness.
The Italians frequently embrace one
another in public places and shake
hands several times and commit one
another in parting to the care of God.
The Americans and the English are the
only people that question each other as
to their health without stopping to find
out anything about it.-Youth's Com
paniOn.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-06-24
HEARTS ON SALE.


"Cupid bl ing thy tiny scales;
Here's human heart
Fain would list among the sales
In thy busy mart ="
"Place it, with its weight of pride,
Or if young, or old;
Place upon the other side
Heap of glittering gold"
"Sol Thou dost not weigh the heart"
Surely this is JEST
Gin thine love enchanted art,
Lightest are the best!"
"Cupid, truly thou art sage,
All our thoughts above;
In the march of youth or age
What can weigh 'gainst lover"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-06-24
A Joke In the Commons.

It is not often that the house Of COM
mons has the chance of enjoying a good
and innocent joke. But it found the oc-
casion the other night at the expense Of
Mr.. John Burns, who is far too earnest
a man to indulge in jokes of malice pre-
pense. ''Since came into the house,
four years ago" Mr.. Burns said, the
confidence of the public in it has much
diminished. F" The laughter that here
broke forth prevented him from finish
ing the sentence. -Household Words