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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
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Is again in the family that gave Il BIRTH and IL cele
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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

PeEslDEET. s............ WILLIAM McKTEBEY
United States Senators L. Baker
of Kansas, W. A Harris
Member of Congress. 9TH Dist. Jerry simpson
CoDgre ssman -at-arge ...-J. ID. Botkin
Judge of 24th Judicial Disi G w Mckay
Judge of Appellate court A. w. Denuison
State Senator. 37th District. A. }. Titus
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

n = q LORRAINE CHAPTER. No. 40
W. Liz Ss Regular Communications first
and third Monday evcningsin each month.
Mrs. VI. DELIsLE. W
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05

DELPHIA LODGE, No. 140. X of p. meets ON
Monday evening of each week, at the X of p.
hall. Visiting Knights in good standing invi-
led to attend. Tom IRI,AND q q
DICK WILSON, K. of r. & 8
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State omeers.

Barber County omcers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-05-05
Medicine Lodge omcers.
SOCIETIES.

CYPRUS CHAPTER No CD, r. A. NJ. meets
In Masonic Hall every I'd and 4th Thursday.
Visiting brethren cordially invited.
CHESTER |. LONG, II. p
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consumption posluveIv Cured,

Mr.. r. B. Greeve, merchant. Of chm.
howie, Va, certiRes that be h4d consume
finn, was given up to die. sought all medi-
cal treatment that none could procure,
tried all cough remedies that he could hear
OF, but got no relief; spent many nights
citing mp 10 a chair; was Induced to try
Or. Kings New Discovery, and
was cured by use oftwo bottles. For
past three yars has been attending
New Discovery Is the grandest remedy
ever made, as II has lone so much for him
and also for others In his community. DIR.
Kings New Discovery Is guaranteed for
coughs. colds and consumntiop. It doo't
fail. Trial bottles free At MuRpHY-VA
PETTEr drug stores, and BROWNE & MAN
xANAREs Co. 8
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
pRoNMnHn s,h. A. D.. 1897

SheN ~ go ARS
Board met pursuant to rrj surnment.
r. esents Hon. II. g. ors, chairman:
Cat4rino nomero, Petrolino Lucsro and
clerk.
Minutes Of previous session read and
approved.
Now comes Nepumsceno Segura and
presents to the hoard a petition protesting
against the action of the board in ha wing
changed a piece Of road Ia precinct No. S6
which was dore through a petition pre-
sent.d by cit Gems OF said precinct.
Art uments were heard In the matter
after which the board ordered that a dis.
interested man should be sent out to the
place and make an examination OF both
the old and the new road, aud upon the
report of said man to this board a final de-
ci-ion shall he rendered. The parties
having q, st p-titioned for fbe change OF
said road were required to deposit the sum
of five dollars with which to dtfray the
EXPENSES Of the man 10 be sent IN there.
John Fl. Tetelebaum presented to the |
bond some lists of and con aiming names
OF persons whom be ciaima have sold heir |
to him. which acc u Is be asked |
the hoard to he admitted in his behalf, |
put the sa me mo- having been accompanied
by their Respective youch, rs. action was
sUspendfd and left for future reference.
The board now ordered a recess until
O'Clock y. m.
Approved,
II. g.. CooRs,
FATRscIo GoNzALRs, Chairman.
Clerk.
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TaxraNers. Attentloni

Notice is hereby given to ell taxpayer,
In San Mipuel county N. NJ, that the tax
rolls for the year 1897 have been placed ii
my hands for collection, and that from this
seid year.
The law provides that oue.baIf of the
taxes levied during the current year are
due and payable on or before the first day
OF January, 1898, and all those DELINQUENT
on that date eIe subject 10 a penalty OF 25
per cent. which provision will be strictly
30 'orced unless otherwise determined by
'ion. r.; 7. LABADIE,
2S-l0t Collector San Miguel Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition of uli the vital orR II the
liver be inactive, you have q bilious look
Y your stomach DO disordered, you have a
dyspepiic look; II your kidneys he Affected
you have q pinched look. secure good
health, and you will surely have good
tive and Tonic. Acts directly on the
stomach, liver and kidneys. Purifiss the
blood, cures pimpiee, biotches and bolls,
aud gives . Rotd complexion. Every bot
tie guaranteed. Sold at Murphy Van Pet
ten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

write this to let you know what I would
not DO: l would not do without Chsmber.
lain,s Pain Balm in my house, II it cost
10 W per bottle. 1t does all you recon-
mend 1t to do and more-J. r. WALLACE.
Wallaceville, Ga. Cbamberlain's Pam
Balm Is the best household liniment In the
world and invaluable for Decentralization
back, spraiDs and b. uises. Be ready for
emergencies ty buy ing abottls at X. d.
Goodali, Depot Drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Commissioners Proceedings.

November 22nd. 1897.
Board met pursuant ~ order. Present,
II n. III. a. Coors, chairman, Catarino
Romero and clerk, Member Pstroniio Luz
cero excused.
Minutes Of previous session read and
John H. Teitlebaum was ordered that
withcu ut any fur'ber delay be present to
this board all vouchers or any other certtn-
Gates OF indebtedness due to him by the
Q unity
Il wns resolved by The hoard that here
after no judgments rendered by the dis
trict court against tho county and which
stands que hy the county shall be recsiysd
BY thus beard 10 payment OF axes.
Following bills were approved:
Jose L.. Marines, janitor Of court house
thirteen days, $50.
Fernando Baca, Judge CT election and
bringing returns, So.
n b. Rice, surveying done In strsets.
Juan BenIto Mares, judge CT election
and bringing returns 50.
Bond OF r. ancisco Duran, road super.
visor. precinct No. ], was received and
approx d.
The assessment of the Montsxuma club
Tor he year 1897 WIS accepted for, and nt
o Valuation OF $1,000, penalty bat. d 1900.
$z00 each for the ears 1895 and 1897 was
abated on the asses ment or Lucas Il. Gal
iegos OF pr. No Z, as exemption a.
head Of a fam ly.
+ liuwing attachments were ordered:
Francisco P-d Ito. $40; A. Well, $37 20;
Mrs. a. A RUBY. $21 80; X. D. Goodall aud
Mrs. 3. l.. 8 Don, S 99l.
An order was ordered issued to the
snerin OF the county, directing him to
turn over t the county collector eli mon |
les G Elected by him by virtue of the tudg- |
ment obtained in the district court against
ID. Wniteuan, said amount to he applied |
On said Whiteman's taxes for the years,
1894 and 1895.
Board now ordered an adjournment to
ina until Monday, the 9th day Of Deem
Der, a.. D., 1307.
Approved:
Attest: H.. q. CooRs,
TAThIcIo GONZALES, Chairman.
u 0rk. |
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- - nN--
An Extra rwinge.

When the weather gets cold and damp,
persons subject to rheumatic attacks expect
an extra twinRe of their cd complaint,
Th. re is one WY TO prevent this, viz. by
taking in advance q short course of LALLE-
MAND's ~PEcIrIC for RHEUMATISM. II en-.
tors the blood and destroys the rheumatic
acid in every tart Of the system. Gives
quick relief from pain, quiets II flammation
and performs permanent cure. Get your
blood c'eansed cf ibis acid poison In ad.
vance of the rough weather season. and
you will safely pass through una II -cted,
LALLEMAND's SPECIFIC Is an anti acid, safe.
thorough and reliable. Price, $l.O0 per
vial. Sold by Murphey-van Petten Drug
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
This ia Yonr onnortunitx.

On receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamps,
q generous sample will be mailed Of the
most popular Catnrrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strate the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren St., New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. /
can emphasize his statement, sit is a posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed."--
Rev. Francis ". Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
Ely's Cream Balm Ia the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price. so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

A party n Mescalsro Indians wefG
here Monday marketing prodnco
raised on their farms ut Mcscalero this
venr. The agency 10 dotted over with
small farms, and the Apache Is rapidly
learning to take care Of himself, as 4
result Of Lieutenaus stottler's efficient
management for the past few years.
remarks the White Oaks Eagle.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
Eyerv.ody Says 30.

Cascnrets Candy Catlartic, the most won
derful medical discovery OF the age. pleas
ant and refreshing to tho taste, ocl gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels.
cleansing the entire system, dispei colds,
cure headache, foyer, liabitual constipation
and bilionsness. P'ease bny and fry q box
OF q. G. @. to-day; 10, 25, SO cents. Sold and
guaranteed TO cure Nv all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

1t ie the aim OF modern medical scieuce
TO- prepare medicire as palatabls ~ pos
siole without diminishing its curative
power. PRrcKLr ASH Brr7nRs is an
example Of complets success 10 tots direc-
ton. - Is not drastic as the name might
suggest, II is mild and Dleassnt. and has an
agreeable flavor, besides which, Il Is q
successful kidney tonic, liver regulator
ana bowel cleanser. As a cure for the
diseases that q tack the kidneys its
superior las not yet been devised. Sold
Dy hurphey-Van Petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29


Full board present ard clerk.
The foil wing hills were approved:
John Hill for material furnished. 50.
H. g Coors. fuel for court house, $50 so
II. g.. Ccors, supplies for roads anc
bridges. $40 so.
Franciscn Romero, for work done or
crurt hcuse, S33 rs.
Francisco vigil, road super visor precinct
No 4. $40.
Ferrtnso TrujilIoT road supervisor.
Estebsn Gu'ierres, road supervisor,
precinct No. II, $40.
vidsl Qnintsre, road supervisor, pre-
Cezar,o Quirtana, road supervis or,
precinct No. "a. $40.
Ricardo Geuegos, road supervisor, pre-
cinct No. 10. sf8
Bsn'urs Gsnzsles, road supervisor.
w. M: Howe. road supervisor, precinct
Jose Gallcaos, road supervisor. precinct
No. 9 $40.
Ben.gnc Castillo, road supervisor, pre-.
Jo,e A Gall os. road supervisor, pre-
F'lir Garcia, road supervisor, precinct
No AZ $40.
Luis g rcis, road supervisor, precinct
Eueen Q Sanchez. road supervisor, pre-
c rct No 25 1924.
Il qu'ru a Jsramillo. road supervisor,
precircf No. 43, $50.
.Cassmiro Lonez, road supervisor, pre-.
,circt No. 81. $40.
Felix Martin q, for printing, 1874.
Rovsla Prentice, testimony In criminal
cases. Sa4 80
Psr6rio Gonzales, examining teachers,
one dav. SIS.
following warrants were issued:
Henry G. Ceors, fuel for court house.
Hscrs 9. Coors, supplies for R. aud B.,
{$S3 rs.
Felix Msr'inez. for printing, $34.
a. n. Whitmore presented insurance
ltcias on the court house and jail for th-
rrent year and his bill approved for
hir'y- five dollars and seventeen conts
g~fedt n John. HUI m his sssessmept for
SAN rRANprecint No. 90.
)SeFsd an adj ,nrnment
Il Bradbury ". the 18Th dav OF the
soutn rn Galo O'Clock a. m. APP
marty remoyA d. =; roons,
-st.ff 9hsales, Clerk.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

The intense itching and s'narting, incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by. applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. Per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

DR.. .Cady's Condition Powders, arc
just what a horse needs when in BAG
condition. Tonic, blood purifier anf.
vermlfuge. They are not food bui
medicine and the best in use to put /,
horse in prime condition. Price 81
cents per package.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Arno Huring, son Of franz Huning.
OF Albuquerque. who has baen attend.
ing college In St. Louis, arrived hone
and has a position as electrical en-.
gineer with the Electric Light com
papy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
Colonel E w. Eaton has returned to
Socorro from a several weeks busintss
ana pleasure trip In Los Angeles, Cal.
Don4T Ton sr, s.,,s..

Don't 3opAseo skit saa .sa.As 4sar life Arns,
40 guilt tobacco costly and forever, be r-ar
1etic. luu OF life, nerve and vizor, take No.To
sac. the Wonoer-vorkes that makes weak men
.sed Booklet and sample frea xddresr
RteFliEe Remedy c.. chiepeo o. New YORK
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

A sneak thief recently entered the
law flee Of B. s. Rodey at Albuquer-
que. and possessed himself Of a suit Of
clothes and two hats. Mr.. Rodey is In
v ssbington in TIE interest OF his
candidacy for United States attorney.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
Holiday pates.

For the holidays will sell on December
24tn and 25th, also on December 3ist and
January lst, round trip tickets at one fare
70 all points on the A. T. & 3. z. In New
Mexico. Also TO FL Peso. Texas. and to
points IN Colorado, as far north as Timpas.
Tickets good ( r return until January An.
1898. Note there are four days on v on
which to sell and tickets are continuous
passage.
@. r. JONES, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Says the Springer Stockman: 1t
comes straight as an arrow to this
Office that In q short time, a large
buslness firm with unlimited capital
will commence operations 10 this city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

II. w. Loumis returned to Santa Fe
from a visit with his family in Los
Angeles. He reports cold weather
with frost every night in the city Of
flowers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

has become SO weak as to have lost the
ability to recuperate. DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery will cure % per cent Of
all cases Of consumption if used according
to directions. 1t also cures all lingering
coughs. bronchial and throat affections.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

VIM Keiff, the lead king OF Cooks
peak, who has been DO a visit to his
home Ia Germany, returned last week.
He hhd a most enjoyable visit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

During he absence OF fl. p. Owen,
clerk Of the district court, In ChIcsuo,
Nestor Montoya is In charge OF the
office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

To Cure Constipation Forever.
rake Casearets Candy Cathsrtic l0c or 25c
4 c. c. @. fail TO cure. druggists refund money
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
PATENTS. PENSIONS. CLAIMS.
Washington Law and Claims Co.

Rooms 5 and 7, Az Louisiana Ave, N. w.
WASHINGTON, D. G.
viii, on very reasonable terms, prosecute
land claims, including mineral lands and
mines. applications for patents and PEN
SONS, II all other claims before congress-,
the District of Columbia courts. the several
government departments, the courts of
claims, and the supreme court of the Uni
ted States.
The company viii also aid lawyers, at a
distance in preparing heir cases for the
supreme court of h United States. and
for a small consideration will furnish cor
information concerning mat
tiers In Washington that they may desire
ro know. Send for circulars.
JOHN G. SLATER, President. 4
having business in that line, will find it to
their interest to communicate through this
paper.
Gin writing mention this paper.)
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

taken away uy rue Hiat
ease which causcs
over one sixth Of ali
the deaths in the
world 1.-The disease
which doctors call
! consumption. There
: Is absolutely no rea-
son in the world why
consumption should
be fatal why II
should be even seri.
otfu II 10 a dto.c,x
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

of the blood, and can be cured
absolutely and always by puri.
flying and e~nriching the blood.
The only exception TO this Ia
the case where the disease has
been neglected and improp-
treated until 1t IL stronger
than the bndv-vut;l Tho hcd-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
Ratsa fo cItx ~ M.rlco

Round trip retes TO CITY of Mexico from
Las Vegas. sos. 10. Going limit, sixty DAYS
with final return limit Of SIX months from
date of sale.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Rev. and Mrs. w Hayes Moore re-
j'ice over the safe arrival Of a lii 10
daughter at the Presby terian manse at
Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
''PiSO'SC Cure

Tor Consumption saved my life. Twelve years ago /
had what doctors said was second stage of Consump-
ton. Tried everything, without benefit. Was finally
persuaded to take Piso's Cure. It helped me, and
! continued its use until / was cured"
Mrs. 7. P. BARBER, Lake Ann, Mich, Dec. a., 1905.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
RATES TO rHorNIx.

Tourist rates to Phoenix. Arizona, and
return from Las Vegas, $45. 80. Limits,
fifteen days, in each dire ction with final
limit OF Six months. g. r. JONES,
u AGENT.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
A a. n "
a. N. A. M.

a Vegas Royai Arcn Cnapter, No, 9,
Regular conversations, irst Monday In eacl
month. Visiting companions f~raternalu
Invited. O. l.. GREGORY, r. Il. p
L.. II. HoFNEYgTFH. sac.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Las Vegas o~ommandery, No, :. Reguia,
communication, second Tuesday eaci
month Visiting Knights cordially vel
coined. JOHN HILL. NC
L. n. H~oFMErsTnA, Rec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29

Flew many young iprh ana
young Wuintn art cut JuN. lust
wiisn the future neefiir brightest
and fullest Of promise They
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. NORMAN SKINNER, Pastor.

preaching, at Ham. and g. Pm /; Sun.
day school at 9:45 a. m.; Society OF Christ.
fan Endeavor at Z pm.
All people are cordially welcomed.
Strangers and sojourners are invited to
worship with us.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
N. rAUL's EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
~ ~-srw~~~ J4
REV. GEO. srIst, Rector.

Sunday school at 10a. a.; Morning pray.
er a. IL Evening prayer at 8 pm.
A cordial invitation 10 extended TO all.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-29
NOON SESSION.

--m~-A tiest. h. u. COOR8,
GoNzALRs, Chairman.
Clerk.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-18
AND SATURDAY.

and the peanuts ceased TO crackle.
Looking up saw the new minister in
the pulpit, and guess my surprise at
recognizing him as the young man
that had struck cut so deftly from his
shoulder the day before!
With clear, manly voice he gave
out a hymn, which was sung through
without interruption. A prayer was
offered amid profound and decorous
silence. Another hymn followed, and
then a sermon, earnest, plain, practical
and without a word of cant in it.
From the beginning to the end of the
exercises not an unseemly sound was
heard, save a single incipient crow,
promptly choked off, from one of the
invisible chickens.
~ say, Bill" overheard from one
of "t'other chaps" as they made their
way out, "thst parsons trump. He
breaches a downright good lick and
fights fair"
1t was easy to see the new minister's
status was settled. have since heard
that Bill Grinkey became an exem-
plary member of the church and the
parson the happy husband of the lady
as whose champion he first achieved
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-18
NUMBER rs.

~ fear such as this doesn't tempt
your appetite" said Marion, again;
"but it is the best we have"
Suddenly, to the generals astonish-
ment, the young officer broke into
laughter.
"Why, what amuses you, sir?"
~ was thinking, general, how our
men would look if they had to sit
down to such dinner as this ~
"It is 6rst-rate dinner, indeed"
said the general, hungrily devouring
his potato.
"But surely, general, you usually
have better than this ?"
"No," said Marion, decidedly, "this
is about the best. Generally we have
worse"
"But you get good pay ?"
"Pay, sirp Pay, did you say9 Well,
sir, that is something we don't get at
ALL"
"No pay, and such a fare as this !
Then in heavens name, sir, for what
are you fghting?"
"For what are we fighting ?" re-
peated Marion, his eyes on fire; "Why,
sir, for that dearer than life itself-for
liberty!"
The conversation between the young
officer and Colonel Watson, the Brit
ish commander at Georgetown, on the
return of the former from Marion's
camp, has often been quoted.
"Why," asked Colonel Watson, "do
you look 80 serious ?"
"I have cause, SIR"
"What! Has General Marion re-
fused to treat?"
"No, SIR"
"Well, has old Washington defeated
Clinton and broken up our army9"
"Not that either" -.
"What, then ?''
"Well, sir, it is that I have seen an
American general and officer, without
pay, and almost without clothes, living
on roots and drinking water, and all
for liberty What chance have we
against such men ?"
Yes, what chance did time show
them to have? Of such stuff were
made the heroes of that struggle which
won for us the goodly heritage we en-
Joy today!
General Marion was born the same
year as Washington, 1882. His birth
place was Winyaw, near Georgetown,
Is. c. His grandfather was a Hugue-
not; his mother also was of French
extraction. He died February q,
1895, and is buried at Belle Isle in his
native state.