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The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
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was happening.
 The British were falling back in a confused, disorderly mass, and the en- tire first ranks Of their column were blown away. For two hundred yards in our front the ground was covered with a mass of writhing wounded, dead and dying redcoats. By the time the rifles were wiped the British line was reformed, and on it came again. This time they were led by General Paken- ham in person, gallantly mounted, and riding as though he was on parade. Just before he got within range of COf- fees line I heard a single rifie-Shot from group of country carts we had been using, about one hundred and seventy-fve yards distant, and a mo- ment thereafter I saw Pakenham reel and pitch out of his saddle. 1 have al ways believed he fell from the bullet of free man of color, who was a fla nous rifle-shot, and came from the Atakappas region of Louisiana. The second advance was precisely like the first in its ending. In five volleyS the 1,500 or more riflemen killed and wounded 2,11T British soldiers, two thirds of them killed or mortally wounded. I did not know where Gen eral Pakenham was lying or I should have sent to him, or gone in person, to offer any service in my power to ren- der
 was told he lived two hours after he was hit. His wound was directly through the liver and bowels. General Keene, 1 hear, was killed dead They sent a flag to me- asking leave to gather up their wounded and bury their dead. which, of course, I granted. 1 was told by wounded officer that the rank and file absolutely refused to make third charge. "We have no chance with such shooting as these Americans do" rl.v said
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
rHe BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS.
A Description of the Engagement by
 General Jackeon.

"A
 General Jackson.
 Tn the Century William Hugh Rob- arts has an article entitled "Napoleon's Interest in the Battle of New Orleans g In this is quoted hitherto unpublished letter written by Gen. Jackson to MT. James Monroe. A portion of the letter follows:
 There was a very heavy fog on the river that morning, and the British had formed and were moving before knew 1t. The disposition of the rif1emen was very simple. They were told off in num- bers one and two. Number one was to fire first, then step back and let num- Der two shoot while he reloaded. About six hundred yards from the rifemen there was a great drainage canal run ming back from the Mississippi River to the swamp in the rear of the titled land on which we were operating Along this canal the British formed, under the fire of the few artillery pieces I had near enough to them to get their range. But the instant I saw them said to Coffee, whom I directed to hurry to his line, which was to be first attacked: By -, we have got them; they are oursr' Coffee dashed forward, and riding along his line called out Don't shoot till you can see their belt buckles" The British were formed iR mass, well closed up, and about two companies front.
 The British, thus formed, moved on at a quick steg, without firing d snoJ, l. s--4iu one hundred yards of the kneeling rifiemen, who were holding their fire till they could see the belt buckles of their enemies. The British had been on parade. They marched shoulder to shoulder, with the step of veterans, as they were. At one hun- dred yards distance from our line the 1 order was given, Extend column front" Double quick, march! Charger With bayOnets at the charge, they came on us at a run. 1 own it was an anxious moment; I we'll knew the charging col umn was made up of the picked troops of the British army. They had been trained by the Duke himself, were com- manded by his brother-in-law, and had successfully held off the ablest of Ma poleOn's marShals in the Spanish cam paign. My rifiemen had never seen such an attack, nor had they ever be- fore fought white men. The morning, too, was damp; their powder might not burn well. "God help usr' I nut tered, watching the rapidly advancing line. Seventy, sixty, fifty, finally forty, yards, were they from the silent kneel- ing riflemen. All of my men 1 could see was their long rifles rested on the logs before them. They Obeyed their orders well; not shot was fired until the redcOats were within forty yards. 1 heard COffeeS voice as he roared out: 'Now, men, aim for the center of the cross-belts! Firer' A second after the order cracking, blazing flash ran all along our line. The smoke hung so heavily in the misty morning air that 1 could not see what happened. called Tom OvertOn and Abner Duncan, of my staff, and we gallOped toward Coffee's line. In a few seconds after the first fire there came another sharp, ringing volley. As I came within one hundred and fifty yards of Coffee, the smoke
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

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The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

t-l5-t''. <Ls I -'' ca " CAAs
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The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
Singing Strenathens Lungs.

It is asserted that singing is a cor rectiye of the too common tendency to pulmonic complaints. An eminent phy- sician observes on the subject: The Germans are seldom afflicted with con sumption. and this, l believe, is in part occasioned by the strength which their lungs acquire by exercising them in vocal music, for this constitutes an es- sential branch of their educatiOn."
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
Value of Evidence.

A few years ago an English traveller in Turkey reported case of stealing as it was tried in the courts of that coun- try. The Armenian newspapers of that time, commenting upon the case, said that it proved that the testimony of a calf was worth more than that. of two Christians.
 A Turk, coveting a COW belonging to a Christian, succeeded in stealing it. The owner complained of the theft to the nearest judge, bringing a friend to cOrrOborate his story, and he demand ed the restoration of bis property. The rudga daoltnod to 1,"lio,-o ~'+',o'. +',o i'' jure4 man or his friend.
 On this the injured man said, 'I have the calf of this COW at place very near the court and if your Honor will have the COW brought to the calf and will ob- serve the two together, he will imme- diately perceive by their affection for each other that the cow must be the mother of the calf, and this will prove that she belongs to me-"
 Accordingly, the Judge ordered the COW to be brought to the calf, and went himself to see the two. No sooner had the calf set eyes on the COW than It claimed her as mother. The Judge was convinced, and ordered the COW to be given up to the Christian.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

THOSE who wish to employ the serVlces of a Detective. and who is known as to ms ms secrecy and his ability and h1s successs III business for the past twenty years, ana iS, Wn3 works for the interest of his clients, VII! VIII find it to their advantage to place Inelr business in MT. A. E. Lucas hands, Wnose office is in the Parrott Bldg, lover the EIli- porium) s25-855 Market St., San tranclsco.
 MT. Lucas does not publish his business in the newspapers, nor does he LOOK aIteT newspaper noforiety in giving hls secret work to the press as he deems It oeIrlr ment to any Detective to give out any Oi tbe secrets of his clients, being lmmaterlal fo the public, unless the case is brought out in the courts; and numerous or his cas .s, which has been handled by him, being brought to a successful termination, notn- ing has been heard of them, thereby avolc- iug trial by the courts.
 We would recommend Mr. Lucas 10 any one who is desirous of having secret work done. and are satisfied that if anyone em-
 trev-~fl not have aEs -UsASvII to regret It, having handled some oi tAe most difficult cases, both civil and criminal which has ever been known on this coast for banks and private parties.
 NIT. Lucas has competent and rellabl lt agents throughout the United States anC Canada, which enables him to transact business for his clients at a reasonable rate thereby saving travelling expenses.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

Southern California recently passed thr0ugh one of the heaviest storms known for years. z Ao San Diego ana Coronado the shores were swept by the toughest seas ever experienced there. At Los Angeles, snow fell in greater quantities than has been known for twenty years.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
From Cuba to Kingsburg.
RAISIN CULTU,E IN FRESNO.
What Brought Success Out of Failure to Hon. z. T. Maxwell.
 From the ReDlLbIiena EI-es9lo It,J

Hon. z. T. Maxwell.
 From the Republican, Fresno, Cal
 The Hon. z. T. Maxwell. in 1887. having just finished term in the Mis-. souri legislature, was compelled by i'll health to seek change of climate. and after travelling for some months on the Pacific slope, settled in Kingsburg, Fresno County, California, and en- gagged in raisin culture.
 The change from Cuba, Mo-, MT. Maxwell's old home, to the balmy air of Kingsburg, for a time seemed to benefit the invalid, and, for a while, in addition to his labors on the raisin farm, he began to take a prominent part in the county politics, and held several offices of trust in his new state. But ill health was the drawback which prevented him from arriving at the highest political honors. and his act i've mind chafed under the restraint of an impaired constitution, so that in- stead of improving he became worse. These facts concerning MT. Maxwell' s health were so we'll known among the people of Fresno County. that when he lately reappeaTed on the busy scenes Ill apparent health, he was warmly congratulated by his numerous ac- quaintances, and among others the writer Of this article.
 h response to a request to give the reporter particulars as to the course of his illness, symptoms, cure, and in- deed all there was in it, he said:
 "You have asked me for more than could describe. Sometimes I have looked over an alphabetical index of diseases, and fancied 1 had them all, but general debility, weakness, insom- mia, indigestion, constipation, partial atrophy of muscles, headaches, pain in the back and limbs, and general wretchedness was my lot
 My horizon was contracting, and supposed that the circle of my vision would never again have anything but my bed for centre, for on top of my previous ill health, in 1895, caught Ia grippe, which brought me so low that was very nigh the grim portal.
 ''New Years day was Respondent and unhappy, not knowing there was such good fortune in store for me, for I had hardly ambition to read the newspaper that was brought me, and threw it on the bed in disgust. As did so my eye caught the announce ment of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, and half in anger and half ill contempt l read what it said and again threw the paper down. But 1 could not get this announcement of Pink Pills out of my head, and at last I determined to try them, and I did so. 1 began to use the pills, following di- rections carefully, and by the time I had taken the first box my appetite had returned, and 1 was so invigor- ated that it almost seemed as if 1 were renewing my youth. l kept on taking the Pink Pills until l was thoroughly recovered, and now can do more work than for twenty years before.
 ''I will say that not only have they saved me much expense in doctors bills, but my life, and I am only too glad to publish this testimonial to the
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
Under That Head.

Mrs GlosS-Why. Hannah, the Rev Mir. Whitechocker says he called on his bicycle yesterday and you said l was out.
 I"',''-,l--tf from BOstOn)-Yes, ma am; {; sou .olu a if any peddlars called was sa >ay hat you were not at home -CleT-l3nI Plain Dealer.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
Appropriate Attitude.

He stood as if carved from stone. Those who know the circumstances manifested no surprise.
 He had just lcon chiSeled out of his roc:;s. Indianapolis JoIrGal
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
Remarkable.

"I talked yesterday to 800 men, all under coari ctiOn," said one preacher to alofa.r
 Eo1 did? Well, that was remark able Were was it?
 "At sing Singr-New York Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

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The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
rrana Instoad of ColIfe.

A dog that, unaideu. may be trusted to shepherd a flock of sheep is cOnsid- cred a sagacious animal, but q shep-
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

Lash's Kidney and Liver BitteIs is a remedy especially designed for the treatment of all kidney, liver, stomach and bowel troubles.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con- sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan, PIumstead, Kent, England, Nov. S. 1895.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
The fast Dollar.

A prosperous New Yorker, who in the course of twenty-five years has at- tained high distinction in his profes- sion, attributes his success in large measure to his fathers good sense i'll appealing to his manliness and pride.
 He had been an indolent student at college, and had made a poor use Of his advantages; and as soon as he was graduated he had asked his father to allow him to go to New York and to study law. The fathers reply was brusque and fOrcible.
 ''So far as I can make 1t out, you have wasted your time at college" he said, ''and there is no ground for faith in your success at the bar. Still you may do as you like. I shall give you one hundred dollars; but remember that when you have spent your last dol lar, it will be useless to ask me for money"
 This reads like an unkind, unsympa- thetic speech, but the son treasures 1t to this day as rich legacy from wise father. It helped to develop in him spirit of manly independence. It made him set his teeth together, and resolve that under no circumstances would he ask his father for another dollar.
 A strange glow of excitement bright ems the veterans face whenever he tells the story of his last dollar.
 When he reached New York the let -l- depended railcd to secure an opening for him, and he found himself without a friend in the great city Week after week he walked the streets in search of employment in stores, factories and offices, and he received no encourage ment. His lodgings became poorer and poorer, his luncheon was dropped, and at last he had only one meal day.
 There came day when he had only one dollar left in his pocket. It was late in the afternoon, and he had eaten nothing since the previous night With this last dollar unbroken he secured a clerkship in drygoods store, and the crisis of his fortunes was passed. Six months afterward there was an open ing for him ill a law office, and eventu- ally he became a successful lawyer.
 A metropolitan banker recently re- marked that his bank was an asylum for millionaires' grandsonS. "T have six of them in training as clerks" he said "and not one of them has the en- ergy required for earning his living un- aided If they were poor men, with out having the prospect of inheriting great wealth, they would find it for their benefit to learn something in my bank. and to fit themselves for useful careers"
 That was a cynical remark at the expense of rich mems sons; but it is true that hard and painful experiences, like heyOung collegians search for en- ployment with his last dollar in his pocket, toughen the fibre of ones man. hood and develop force of character, and, with the possession of good mental qualities. contribute to success in life Youths Companion.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
THE MEANING OF IT.

Very often we give the wrong meaning to a word and thereby make serious mistakes. For instance, the true and literal meaning oi the word rheumatism is ''aches or pains oi the muscles, bones and joints of the human body" It is general and not specific. Also the word relief does not mean cure. Rehei may be but short cessation Of pam. 6ut when we say Jacobs Oil lcures rheumatism asI promptly and permanently, We mean IL con quers pain quickly with no return oi It, uh- dIl less the sufferer gives cause for new atIach, and then it will cure again. It matters not whetherit is chronic, acute O. ln1aIn nHiaOoI! , it will cure. That is sure, be sure ol It,
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

Y is Dol l question so much of being Hr old maid or married as 1t is a Ques- ton of a salary or a man.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
HOME PRODUCTS AND PURE FOOD.

All Eastern Syrup, so-csred, usually very light coiored and of heavy body, is made from plI1cose Tea GdidCn DTipS' is made from Sugar Cane and is strict'y pure. ltis for sale by frst-class grocers. iu cans only. Nauu actuTed by the PACIFIC COAST SYRUP Go. All genuine |. Tcg Garden DrfBy" have the manufacturers
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
DR. MURRI'S |ReHiHEsvE g'IEs.

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The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

Iesh's Kidney ard Liver BitteIs is the best familv medicine, is purely vegetable aud con tains uo ingredients that are in any way in- furious.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

When your skin looks yellow, and you rise in the morning with bad taste in your mouth, take Lash's Kidney and Liver Bitters.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27
THE STRONGEST IDENTIFICATION

Against disease, one which enable us to undergo unseaIhed risks from hurtful climate inf1u- ences, exposure, OverwOrk and fatigue, is the vigOr that is imparted to debilitated physique by the peerless medicinal safeguard, HOstetter's Stomach Bitte1s. You may possess this vigor in higher degree than the trained athlete, although your muscular development may be far inferior to his. VigOr implies sound, good digestion and sound repose, two blessings con- ferred by the Bitters, which remedies malarial, rheumatic, nervous and kidney trouble.
 Neighbor-Have the detectives found out any thing about that burglary at your place yet? Johnson-Yes. They've come to the conclusion that the motive for the crime was money.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

Turkeys perching on trees and refus- ing to descend indicate that snow will shortly fall.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

Motormen and conductors of the To- ledo Traction Company of Toleoo, Ohio. threaten to strike on account or a reduction in wages.
The St. Johns herald., 1897-02-27

nAn 0 For tracing and locating God or Silver KEEIB& Ore lest or hidden treasures. M. D. HUI v FOWLER, Box sS7. Scuthingtop, Conn
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-02

Of ships wreckage. He lowered boat.
and In a few hours picked up seven
cabin doors. large ships cabin was
also observed among the wreckage. the
Columbia tackled and sailed around it
two or three times without being able to
see anything that would Indicate the iden-
tity OF the lost ship.
The doors on board of the Columbia ara
painted white on one side and brown on
tho other, and are Of fancy pattern. Tho
sea seemed to be fun of miscellaneous
wreckage. Capt. Peterson said. and from
the neat manner in which the doors were
painted for while IL was thought that
hAe1sce1ne from some eteemef. This wa4
directly aft1r seven1 Ase1sela sAad r9ited
from the bays along the straits vhers
they had sought shclter from the severe
storms that prevailed along the coast.
The day after their departure second
though not quite so severe q storm camo
on. and II was generally remarked that
the fleet had gone to sea q few days too
soon 10 avoid the bad weather.
Capt. Peterson says that the wreckage
was the thickest about sixty miles south
west OF Cape Flattery.
The Antoinette was of 9a4 tons and
owned by A. Sutherland. of Valparaiso.
She loaded cargo OF lumber at Port
Blakeicy and sailed from this port on
April In command OF Capt M. White.
The ship carried crew OF fourteen peo-
pie. six OF whom were shipped at Port
Bakeley. The remainder of the crew.
except the captain. who was Of Scotch
parentage. were Chileans. The cargo corr
sisted of 790. .406 feet of rough lumber.
valued at s5.532.s4 and 60. so laths. valued
at sso.s2 and was consigned to the owner
at Valparaiso.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-02

xa-;za sha army Without reorxanixa-
ton Of the military forces u would os I'M
POSSIBLE TO carry on the war and conclude
an honorable peace. Happily the army.
which was worthy of a better rate. MAIN
tanned its Spirit unimpasred. TIE country
might rely unon IL with confidence. He
ossought the legislative chamber and na-
t;on 20 cooperate with the government.
Meanwhile the government asked the
chamber TO agree 70 an Adjournment
II. pelyannis. who recently retired from
the post OF premier. said that there was no
need OF vote in the chamber regarding
this subject There could be no possible
cbSecfion 10 an adjournment In the name
OF his party he desired 70 say that all of
the members present would give their
whole support to the new cabinet as long
as the Turks occupied an fnca OF Greek
territory. The main subject OF their solici-
tuie would he TO devise ways anc means
10 drive the enemy from their country.
NJ PhiIar,os said the princes ought 10 be
recalled from the frontier. The crown
prince was evidently too fatigued to lead
the army THIS remark was followed by
applause from the galleries.
one OF the members of the chamber ex-
pressed astonishment al the reports OF
lack OF action on the part OF the Greek
feet. -
M Rail- then confirmed the detailed re-
ports received concerning the Greek vic
tory at Veiestino. In regard to the move
rnenfs of the army IN Epirus. he said tho
retreat had been orderly. with the excep-
ton OF part OF the infantry. which had
beer infected by a panic. originating
among the Inhabitants of the villages.
A motion to adjourn was adopted. gen.
eral assent being given.
NJ. Delyannis approached NJ. Rail- at
the conclusion Of the session, the EXPIRE
mier and the new premier shaking hands
This Incident was heartily cheered. the
members OF the executive chamber then
leaving the building.