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Horse Breeding in Tennessee.

Horse Breeding In Tennessee.
Blue grass, native to the soil, is grad
ually predominating in = state where
every square foot of open land is Gov
cred with grass of some kind. Watered
by plentiful springs and rills, this ter
ritory, where cattle need to be housed
only two months in the year, affords
ideal conditions for the cultivation of
live stock; and although over three mil
lions of acres of good pasturage in the
state are unfenced and scarcely utilized
Tennessee is famous for the extent and
perfection of it's stock farms. One es-
tablishment alone, for breeding race
horses, is valued at 1850, 900, its Oldest
stallion at $3.50, 900, and its annual sales
yearlings average $4,000 ahead. Rum
ming, trotting and pacing thorough
breds lead the industry; yet the NUM-
Der of registered kline in the state Ia
exceptionally large, and Tennessee wool
took the gold medal over all competitors.
at the worlds fair, London, in 1851. !
Marks White Handy, in Century.
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lent flea little group Of aging men,
the remnant of scores of strong, hope
full young fellows VIII. had gone forth
from Banbury to tight for the cause
they loved.
As they approached, the young cap
tain of the guards gave two or three
quiet commands: Attention! Carry
arms! Present arus!" And through
the files of untried soldiers passed
those Of many battles.
II wonder who that old fellow in the
last row of veterans is" unused John
Lorimer, who, with his mother and
Bessie Armstrong. stood on the corner
and saw the old soldiers pass by. HE
must be q stranger. Did you notice?
He seemed to be dazed-a little off, |
reckon" v-.
The services at the church ere more
than usually impressive. The new min
lister. Mr.. Dare, was himself a veteran,
and he talked to the soldiers as only a
soldier can, then preached a sermon
that brought tears to the eyes of nearly
everyone in the house.
The services over, the veterans, fol-
lowed by the guards and long process
sion of citizens, marched to the GENE
terry to perform the remaining ceremo-
MES of the day. At the church door Mrs.
Lorimer left her son and Bessie to join
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some Otner noWer-laOen woman IN q
carryall, and the young people walked
leisurely toward the cemetery.
There were short services a, the base
of the tall shaft inscribed: ITO Our
Unknown Dead~-then the graves were
decorated, the salutes fired, and the pro-
cession marched back to the village,
leaving behind only few persons, most
of whom had friends buried there.
Among those who remained were John
Lorimer and Bessie Armstrong. who, in
silence begotten by the solemnity of
the occasion, walked hither and
thither among the shady paths of the
little cemetery.
whats that?'' asked John, suddenly,
as they turned into path they had not
seen before.
Bessie gave a little scream. Almost
1T their very feet lay the old stranger
John had noticed in the morning, with
the blood trickling from a wound on his
gray head. He had, apparently, sat
do4n on stump to rest, and, overcome
by the heat and his rather long march,
had fallen backward striking his head
on large stone just beside the path
way.
John went to him as soon as he recov-
cred from his first shock, and raised the
old mans head. but, beyond his faint
breathing. there Was little sign Of life.
There's only one thing to do, John.
said Bessie, quietly. You bandage his
head with your handkerchief. prop him
against the stump, and I'll hold him IN
til you can. borrow horse and buggy
and bring DR.. Baker,
John hesitated moment, then fol-
lowed his sweetheart's directions to the
letter. He easily borrowed horse and
buggy from one Of those who still lin
gered at the cemetery, and in less than
half an hour he returned with the doc,
tor.
"H'ml Pretty bad case-old wound
fancy said DR.. Baker. who is hep
II don't know said John. II noticed
him in the procession this morning, but
he seems to be stranger"
well, he must be taken care Of. in
any case. and well taken care Of. But
where can we
"Just take him over to our house, .
interrupted John, promptly, receiving
for this suggestion, an approving smile
from Bessie.
In . very short time the injured man
was lying in Mrs. Lorimer's .'spare
room," and before the day was over all
the village knew that '.the widow Lori
mer" was nursing sick veteran.
.Just like her" said every body.
shed Just work her finger to the bone
doing for anyone who wore the army
uniform
Under Dr.. Baker, somewhat print
tive treatment the patient did no,
/ thrive, but, instead, grew Worse, until,
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NO WATER.

In the Port OF Iquique, and No erase
Grows There.
With one exception the port of Iqui-
que has never been visited by drop OF
rain. This exception was on Septem-
Der II, 1891. During the last half hour
of the prevalence of hurricane rain
followed. Despite the remarkable fact
that rain is a thing unknown in the
Iquique region, not far distant seward
in the Pacific ocean, within radius OF
few hundred miles, is belt between
the confines of which incessant rains
prevail.
Not a blade of grass was ever known
to grow at Iquique, and the surrounding
country presents a barren appearance
The houses and living apartments Of
this places are peculiarly constructed,
and little protection is necessary, tho
climate being warm. Many have just
a thin substance for roof, sufficiently
thick to keep off the hot rays of the
tropical sun. Rare sights of the primi-
tive way of conducting business in this
peculiarly barren seaport town con-
stanty meet ones eyes, the most anus
ing of which is the manner wateri is dis
:ributed to the. natives. In most ports
visited by foreign vessels wines are tho
liquids most sought after by the ma
tives. Such, however, is not tho
case in Iquique. Good drinking
water is all native calls for. The water
boat from africa calls three times a
week at Iquique and pumps into huge
~%o &C.
very rapidly, and Immediately the boat
is off again on another trip. Hundreds
of mules are employed by the authori-
ties in distributing the water to tho
residents, who are allowed limited
quantity only.
To the backs of the mules are made
fast two large tanks, one on either side,
they being filed for distribution. Water
is too scarce to be dealt out indi scrim-
inately to those mules and they present
a pitiable sight, painting under the
strain of their heavy load, in the intense
teat, with their tongues hanging out
Frequently they will stop on the road
way and turn their heads back and lick
from the outside of the tanks such OF
the water as has been splashed by their
jogging along. ~s
It is o most expensive thing to have
clothes washed, and in many cases new
clothing can be bought cheaper than
the cost of laundering. The absence OF
pasture lands and water prevents the
raising of live stock, consequently pro-
visions are very high.-Philadelphis
Press.
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Decoration Day ~ = Perpetual Cele-
bration of the Nation.
Memorial day is celebrated with none
the less fervor because the ranks of the
veterans are thinning from year to
year. There is enough reverence left
in the hearts of the children of the old
soldiers to commemorate the occasion
with all the tributes of floral offerings
which the heroes of the war deserved.
Let US hope that the time will never
come when this observance will be for
gotten, for Decoration day should take
its place forever with the patriotic eel
ebration of the nation, to perpetuate
love of home and country.
If the spirits of the departed know
aught of what takes place in this mortal
life. they must rejoice that they are re-
membered, and that there is little sig
nificance in the oft-quoted saying:
"Are we soon forgotten after we are
gomez"
It is not glory alone that guards the
bivouac of the dead, but the living
hands CT sisters, brothers, wives, chill
dren and old comrades, who strew flow
ers upon the silent tents, and make the
resting places of the loved ones blossom
like the rose. .. t
Mankind has been called hard, self
ish, irresponsible, but occasions like
Memorial day prove that the poet is
right when he says that lie that is
half a truth is ever the blacklist of lies.
In the fierce struggle for existence men
often forget the feelings and the rights
of others, but underlying all their
harshness and self-seeking there is a
better spirit, which can be wakened in
to life by the remembrance of deeds of
self-sacrifce and courage. Even the
dullest clod of humanity is inspired
when he hears of the brave deeds which
Memorial day recalls, and life is better
worth the living when noble, patriotic
deeds form the theme of the orators
discourse and the poets verse. The
dull round Of the familiar acts Of every
day takes on new light when we are
urged not to forget the defenders of our
flag, who endured privations, disease
and death, that it might forever float
over us to remind US that heritage Of
liberty is the greatest gift that can be
given an intelligent and self-respecting
people. Therefore. let Memorial day
endure, with it's lesson Of patriotism,
gratitude, charity and love. Boston
Budget.
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at the end OF week, at Mrs. Lorilner's
suggestion. physician from the city
was sent for. q s.5a &. 3s5
That eminent practitioner arrived,
asked few questions, examined the pa
tents injured head. and announced:
The man has been wounded in the
head, and his skull has been trepanned.
It was bad job, for something was
left pressing upon the brain. and this
accident has denied the plate, also. l
think he'll stand an operation" the
ply nwent on musingly as he turned
to his case Of surgical instruments.
In few hours, the city physician,
having removed the old plate and re-
placed it with a new one. took the train
home, leaving behind him a patient who
was sleeping as quietly as babe. 10
Mrs. Lorimer the doctor said, at part
ing:
.All your patient needs now is good
nursing, and know, madam. he will
receive it at your hands. When be re-
gains consciousness, it will be, think,
as perfectly sane man."
The second morning after the doctors
departure Mrs. Lorimer was leaning
over the sick man, when suddenly his
eyes opened. -.......
I've been pretty sick, haven't l.,
nurse?" he asked with faint smile.
Yes, indeed. But you mustn't talk.
What shall l get you to eat?"
How long will it be, do you think.
before l can go homer persisted the
man. ~
Not for quite awhile yet. I'm afraid.
Where do you Iive?" EE-
AT Banbury, III. I've got wife
there and boy I've never seen-named
after me-John Lorimer. and want
to-" N.--~ .. ~ ..-.n.
John in the sitting-room heard his
mothers scream, and, bounding up the
stairs three steps at time, found her
lying in faint across the body of the
wondering, frightened sick man.
It was all soon explained. John
Lorimer, ST., had been struck by fly.
ing bit of shell while in command OF
his battery, and had been taken to the
hospital, where an incompetent sur
geon trepanned his injured skull. Ii.
q short time he had been discharged
from the hospital as cured-but he had
lost his memory, had forgotten his name,
residence, everything. and was semi
imbecile besides. In this condition he
had passed % long years-years of
which he had no recollection whatever.
But the husband of her youth was
again with her in the flesh, and Mrs.
Lorimer's steadfast faith was justified.
"Just look at Mrs. Lorimer," said one
OF the guests at the Armstrong house
the day John and Bessie were married !;
and she nodded towards that little
woman, who was leaning proudly on
the arm of her long-absent husband.
If it weren't for her gray hairs, she'd
look like a bride, and pretty young
enc at that"
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wholesale Matrinony,

A record in courtship and proposals.
has occurred at Lubbock, in Gerna1y.
where resides hotel proprietor viii
a family Of six children-four sons an4
two daughters-who were all betrothe4
IN one day. The half dozen happy
couples were also married on the sane
day, and one wedding breakfast served
for them ALL Chicago Chronicle.
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fV2dxxxt ,kX.fNNe 80 few.
tXaBlHTIkTfVMn The young ones
V&HEKNVkNM the bold ones.
jVaX&IIHEIgfXlkM The grim ones.
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WWt NtI. =. fought out h .
>..:-...,. terrible days.
Through the copses and dingles and DARK
tangled ways.
Down in abe Wilderness
It was over the river Rapidan.
And slowly southwark the march began
Into the solitude,
Into the gloomy wood.
On: on. on. with a wide. strange souno'
Grinding and Earring the sodden ground
Down in the Wilderness
Down in the Wilderness.
Al hushed were the bosket-nutes Of May.
All sweet-voiced things had flown away.
Leaving to Grant and Lee
A desert and destiny;
What time their batteries houndered and
pounded, .
And the bombs through the timber bumped
and bounded,
Down In the Wilderness Il" " -'
Down in the Wilderness.
Tossing and swaying, the hosts did 60.
Bhndly bufreting. blow on blow.
Over the fen-land,
Over the gray sand;
And far and near. amid brush and brier.
Cracked the crisp. keen musket fire.
Down in the Wilderness
Down In the Wilderness.
Hither and thither. dashing in vain.
Columns soaked in bullet rain.
Covered with battle CRIME,
Daytime and night time,
Stumbled and fumbled on through the
maze,
And charged by the light Of their powder
blaze,
Down in the Wilderness
Down in the Wilderness.
Each man a hero cleaving his way
Sheer through a phalanx Of Blue or Of
Back and forth, back and forth.
East or west, south or north, y
Plunging at death with q shout and shot.
Where the ground rippled red and the air
painted hot,
Down in the Wilderness
Down in the Wilderness.
Oil the heroes who died and the brave
who came forth
Were the soul of the south and the heart
Of the north:
And the strong sons they sired.
Stand by the guns they fired,
Build on the battle spots affairs of stone,
And one old war minstrel goes singing alone,
Down in the Wilderness
Down in the Wilderness
And so take my song to the Gray and the
Blue,
Obi once they were many. and now they are
few:
Here's to the bold ones.
THE grizzled and old ones,
Who fought through the solitude man to
man,
Southwark away from the Rapidan.
Down in the Wilderness
Down In the Wilderness.
Maurice Thompson, in N. Y. Independ-
ent
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voice, told her the story of the father he
had never seen.
In the village of Banbury, at the open
ing of the war, lived prosperous young
merchant, John Lorimer. He had not
been married long when the call for
9O-day volunteers came, and for this and
other reasons he did not feel it iucum-
bent upon him to respond to the call.
But when it was seen that the civil war
was assuming alarming proportions,
and Father Abraham" called for
''3O0, 900 MORE" then John Lorimer saw
but one thing to do. He sold out his
business, and, turning the proceeds OF
the sale and all his other property over
to his wife, he went to the front as Sec
ond in command of battery fitted out
by Banbury and neighboring villages.
For year or more came, with more
or less regularity, Johns CHEEKY, breezy
letters, in which the discomforts of
camp-life were depicted as joke, and
the horrors of war as pastime. Then
came the account of a battle, with the
bulletin of dead, wounded and missing
and among those whose names fol-
lowed that awful word missing" was:
"John Lorimer, captain Battery C, -th
Illinois artillery"
Vainly the sorrowing wife he had left
at home wrote here and there to see if
she could get any trace of him. Years
passed-years during which the young
wife often told herself that the knowl-
edge of his death were better than that
terrible uncertainty as to his fate. AS
soon as the war closed, she went south
and inspected the records of all the mill
tary prisons, but gained no clew from
these. Yet she could never convince her
self that he was dead, and she lived in
the faith that she and her boy, the son
he had never seen, now nearly as old as
his father was when he went to the
front, would yet look upon the living
face of that husband and father.
n. 3 - -. - :. ssaz . s y 5sz f.
It was the day when all America,
leaving all other matters aside, un;tes
in doing honor to the heroes who died
that the nation might live. The morn.
ing had broken bright and clear, and the
spring sun shone benignantly upon the
completing preparations for the Me.
mortal day ceremonies in Banbury,
whence many promising young fel.
low had gone to the war and died for his
country.
At II o'clock came the services at the
church, which almost everyone attend.
ed. Lined on either side OF the walk
outside were the Banbury guards, the
local militia company, standing a
parade rest" while waiting for the ap
pearance Of the grand army post.
Presently the veterans appeared
marching up the street with somewhat
uncertain step-for many Of them were
cripple hind mudaed drum and Il.
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why He Changed.

''Why have you quit going to SEQ
Miss Flippin on Thursday nights7 I
see that you 60 there Friday nights
now. =
B Thursday night il onion night st the
Flippins'. Cleveland Leader.
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the piazza, then, with deep sigh, he
walked down the gravel path, out of the
gate and up the lane towards the big
white house of the Armstrong family.
He walked slowly, with eyes bent on
the ground, as one having trouble on
his mind, until, glancing up, he caught
the CLEAN of a white dress at the gate
of the Armstrong home-then the lag
ging steps grew brisk, land the melan-
choly face was frightened by smile of
pleasant anticipation.
1t was lovely evening in the latter
part of May, and all nature seemed to
be rejoicing in the fullness of the ripe
springtime. It seemed q time for glad
ness and naught else, at least to those
to whom sorrow was unknown. But in
the cottage John Lorimer had just left
was a little gray-haired woman who,
sitting in an armchair with an old.
faded photograph in her thin, shaking
hands, was sobbing as though her heart
would break. The picture was that of
9 young. handsome man in the uniform
of lieutenant Of artillery, and was
sadly blurred with the unavailing tears
that had fallen upon it.
The twilight deepened, and darkness
came, and with it the songs of the frog
and the cricket and the whip-poor-will.
and all the other sounds that tend to
make night in the country very sym
phony in itself-but the woman paid
no heed, pausing only in her weeping
now and then to kiss passionately the
faded, tawdry photograph.
Young Lorimer's smile vanished al
most as quickly as it came, for he could
not more than momentarily forget the
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HIN LORIMER
walked quietly
out of the house,
closing the front
door softly be-
hind him. For a
moment he stood
1-s%-k IN
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IN MEMORlAM,

r. L. KETCHUM.
The herald., 1897-08-24

Seattle on the Tacoma on the second
voyage of that steamer The North
Fork, which sailed about ten days ago,
carried several well-known men from
this city, among them being ]. Fred
Blake and H. N. Edwards. During tie
past two weeks the following have pur-
chased tickets for the north, their inten-
tion being to get into the Klondyke
country as soon as possible. Will and
Charles Hannah, who were formerly
in the street railway service here; An
tonic Corso and brother, T. B. Brown,
A. L. SEEMING, P. T. Corsey, John Doar,
E. Anderson and three friends, L. Avery
and ]. Q. A. Bell.
The Casper, which sailed from San
Pedro Saturday, carried about thirty
prospective Klondykers. the entire num-
ber being men who reside in this city or
in the adjacent country. This was per-
haps the best equipped party which has
left any southern port for Alaska. They
will not go in a party after reaching
Alaska, but the entire number is made
up Of smaller parties of three or four
men each, who are sharing the expense
of the trip and are using the same out
fit w. A. BARLEY is one of the best
known Los Angeles men on the vessel.
He is accompanied by his brothers, j.
G.. and ]. H. Barley, W. A. Beatty and
j. F. Mahlstedt. j. e. Bates took pas
sage alone, expecting to be Joined north
by several friends. Fred Potts, William
A. Potts, j. D. Brooks and James Kelly
will make the trip through together,
having pooled their interests. G. d.
Peck and brother and l. S. Main are also
on the Casper. H. ]. Robinson, j. +.
johnson, H r. Park and A. c. Stewart
another mining squad. The
Casper will carry these men to San
Francisco, and there, if a sufficient num-
Der who desire TO make the trip can be
shipped so as to make the voyage profit
able, the steamer will proceed to Dyea;
otherwise the passengers and freight
will be transferred to another steamer.
The herald., 1897-08-24
motion was seconded by Mr.. wen an1

motion was seconded by Mr.. Well AMI
passed without dissenting voice.
Judge Silent then suggested that the
chair appoint five property holders to
cooperate with the general boulevard
committee and that was adopted, and
Judge Silent further suggested that
East Los Angeles should be encouraged
to prompt action by the reconmenda-
ton Of the meeting that street be cut
through from the plaza to the intersec-
tion of Bellevue avenue and Buena Vista
street, on condition that East Los An
geles create an assessment district from
that point on to the bridge on this side
and in their territory on the other to
East Side park. Mr.. Mesmer seconded
that motion, and 1t, too, was passed by
acclamation. The meeting then, on
motion, was adjourned.