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New Ulm review., 1897-12-22
MAIDEN olsELLE Tt,ERMo oMETER.

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know Of q restless young lass,
! Who lives in a house made of glass, 81
And from her location
" Marks each vibration 2s
+ OF hot and cold waves as they pass.
When heat is announced, she will spring
= To quickly make note of the thing.
, 'Tis very surprising
That simply by rising
! So true report she can bring. <:'
| To self elevation inclined Il
She has such a volatile mind ,.a..
! That in every season =
A suitable reason ~. zlg+
For frequent depression she'll find.
Her temper mercurial thus -##4 Z
Creates everywhere such fuss -;s
That in conversation ~. =
Affairs of the nation - s<s<
Are sighted, this maid to discuss. *, {
Julia NJ. Cotton in New York Christian Ad
vocate, ...- -. ~
New Ulm review., 1897-12-22
Everybody says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habit1al constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try q box
of G.. G. c. today; 10, 25, SO cents Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists
New Ulm review., 1897-12-22
Cottage OrqaDs.

.ceo. Dayton sells the Celebrated Cot
II tage Organ with the largest and
best Organ Co. in the World to back
their warranted goods. Sold on east
terms and cheap for cash or on shor-
time. Pianos sold on the monthly inv
stallment plan. The Conover, the Worlds
Favorite, is made by the Chicago Cottage
Organ Co. and built by Conover Bros.
het best piano builders n America.
New Ulm review., 1897-12-22
and SFRANKLN

Everything was done as he desired,
and the work was paid for out of his
estate and stands today the same as
when he died. Times.
New Ulm review., 1897-12-22

Educate Your Bowels With Cascaretx
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
l0c. 25c. II c. G. c. fail. druggists refund mossv
New Ulm review., 1897-12-22
An Epitaph.

The danger OF using porcelain letters
on tombstone is illustrated in a village
cemetery not far from st. Louis, The
inscription reads: Ss;;t #ssSEs. q ~
New Ulm review., 1897-12-22

she is thinl

The final 'te'' had been knocked off ir
q thunderstorm. st. Louis Star.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

Milwaukee. and took charge of their packing
mouse. which at that time consisted of a small
frame building the whole plant, including ma
chlnery. not exceeding in value SCI 900 bu,
Whlch has grown to be one of the largest pack
ih8-houses in the country. Well knowing OF his
successful management OF this business p ID
Armour. in 1873 offered him a partnership in
the celebrated firm of Armour & Co. of Chicago
winch has become the largest of its kind in the
world with thoroughly practical knowledge
Oh the business in all its branches Mr. Cudabv
TOOK control of the stoclyard end of the business
ana ior twenty years was the ruling spirit in its
practical management
he withdrew from the firm OF Armour G. Co
ChlcaSo. In November. 1890. 1t was a business
association which had borne good fruit and had
been profitable to both parties. and in speaking
OF this separation Il. u. Armour says: He leaves
me after a connection honorable throughout de-
VOID OF any clash. rich. prosperous and with an
ehNiable reputation. in the business world"
MT Cudahy and his brother Edward A now
FORM the corporation of the Cudahy Packing
company, or Omaha. Neb. which, before the
withdrawal of Il. d. Armour from the firm was
the Armour-Cudahy Packing Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

Inquire OF Fame. with the left arm ex,ora,
pointing the road to glory. and the hand omen a.,
oiesShg ana encouragement. while In the other
hand she holds a branch of laurel which brushes
the leaders cap. Her brow is yelled tho evolia.
lowered as she looks down. and the general ov
preston of the face Is herocallv firm, h,,. ;,
hnitely sad A similar duality of expression is
visible upon the face of the leader. There is no
question OF its calm intrepidity. the singleness of
us resolution on the other hand, one can read
In 1t the provision of death The delicacv Of tho
almost boyish features is tempered with the
force of the who knows the rigbtoo,,s,,o.s
Of his cause
In the character of the coored troops the
sculptor mas introduced much variety. Boyhood
YOUTH manhood and advancing age are all rep
resented The type Is strongly African ont Of
"hlch ne mas obtained remarkable force by
contrast with the leaders features Rut thor. 8.
no sense OF incongruty for he has put into the
races an expression of patient endurance and
uu'iio confluence which typifies eloquently
their part in the great cause
colonel Shaw was a member of the Sixth Conn
pahy or the 9Th Regiment, and is spoken of in
General Emmons Clark's history OF tho rog,
ment.
He marched with the regiment in Anr;
i' says ,he historian. Ito the relief of Wash
mgton In May he accepted a commission as
second lieutenant in the famous I'd Massachu
se''S volunteers, Colonel Gordon and served
with that regiment in Virginia and MARYLAND
and was In the battles of Cedar Mountain and
Ahuetam and many others. In July 1863 he
was commissioned colonel of the 9th Massa
chusetts Volunteers the first colored regiment
ever recruited under State authority and he
served in South Carolina and was in the battle
OF James Island.
On the 18th day Of July he led with his regi-
ment the storming column at the famous assault
on Fort Wagner. The regiment was checked for
moment as it approached the fort by a terrible
discharge of musketry but Colonel Shaw spranp
to the front, and. waving his sword shouted
Forward. Fifty-fourth!' and calamity led his
men through the ditch and up the parapet He
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
PHILIP d. ARMOUR

en- cheo with wreaths. over which are inscribed
the following names: Cabot jackson Russell
captain William Harris Smpkns. captain; Ed
warn Lewis stevens. first lieutenant: David Reid
hrst lieutenant: Frederick Hedge Webster sec
ond lieutenant
me view from the Common Of the reverse side
SHOWS what excellent advantage has been taken
OF the fail in the ground OF about eight feet The
ParaPet Is continued downward in a plain wall
upon which are carved three lions heads From
their mouths flow streams of water into n mas
sive basin. to right and left OF which are seats
and flights OF steps leading UP to Beacon-st
But the chief interest centres in the bronze
aito-relievo OF Mr.. ST Gaudens The lower mart
or the panel Is filled with n moving mass of negro
iiah'ry headed by their drummer boy. Their
riiles and colors form a bristling hedge above
their heads In the centre OF the foreground
seated upon powerful horse whose muscles are
ouiverins with excitement. is their leader calm
and tmmobIe. Over the devoted group Oies In.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

houses and attending school between times. he
acquired the rudiments OF a simple education
which he improved upon as opportunities offered
in later years
"h'h only fourteen years OF age he entered the
employ or Layton Planlinton. packers. in
Mhwaukee, and when nineteen years old took
position with Edward Rodds. packer. also of
Mn"aukee' with whom he remained until the
BUSINESS was closed out in 1866. when he went
INTO business for himself. Frederick LAYTON Of
Milwaukee. soon afterward offered him suo,ciept
Inducements to dispose of his business and to
enter the employ of Layton & Co. as private meat
inspector at the same time securing for him the
place Of meat inspector on the Milwaukee Board
of Trade.
MT Cudahy received much encouragement and
many iaNors from Mr. Layton. which he has al
ways remembered with pleasure. In 1860 he ac
cepted a place with Plankinton & Armo,,r -,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

was one or the first to reach the top Of the wall
ana as he stood erect shouting to his men and on.
couraging them to press forward he was k,uod
by rifle shot through the breast He was buriod
oy the enemy in a common trench with his brave
but humble dusky followers
Colonel Shaw was born in BOSTON in 100,
and was young man of fine presence. elegant
manners liberal education and distinguished
connections. OF the many gallant young men who
gave their lives to the country in the war for tn.
mon none achieved greater distinction or In
nero IN more FOND remembrance by his country
men than Colonel Robert G.. Shaw"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

business there, TO which the still more important
Industry OF hog packing had been added in 1865
This business. under the firm name of Armour
d Co. had passed into the charge of Joseph F.
Armour. younger brother and 1t was the falling
health or the latter. causing his inability to at
tend to the interests OF the great enterprise
which brought Philip d. to Chicago In 1875.
While In Milwaukee he had familiarized himself
with every detail of the pork packing business
and his concentration of thought his Industry
and his unerring judgment fully qualified him for
the responsible position which he was called
upon to assume in Chicago
Mr. Armour's capacity for work Is wonderful
he Is at his desk by a M and frequently be-
t1ore. and fatigue seems to be unknown to him
He has travelled extensively. whenever time
would allow. and his eyes have ever been open
10 the wants Of the people who are the consun-
ers OF his products. and he has thus also kept in
touch with his numerous representatives at
various points. as we'll gagged the require
<nents or the people and their condition.
mr.. Armour was married to Miss Belle Ogden
at Cincinnati. Ohio. in October. 1862 She was
the only daughter OF Jonathan Ogden Their
home life has been notably a happy one where
kindly hospitality ever reigna They have two
sons. Jonathan Ogden and Philip d. both active
partners with their father and able business
men.
Phiiip d. Armour is unquestonably one OF the |
strongest and most Influential men whose lives |
49, oSNOiie Oil eSSehti1i part OF the history of
Chicago and OF the West Tireless energy keen
perception honesty OF purpose. genius for de-
Vising and executing the right thing at the right
time. Joined to everyday common sense guided |
by resistless will power. the chief character
1stics OF the man.
MR. CUDAHYS CAREER
Michael Cudahy was born at Callan a his
toric old town IN County Kilkenny Ireland De-
cember Z. 1S41- His mothers family were resi-
oehts for some time OF Dublin but removed to
Cailan. where they established pottery for the
OF crockery His father. Patrick
Cudahy. with his wife. Elizabeth fShaw) Cudahy
and family. came to America in 1919 and shortly
made their home in Milwaukee. Wis
~ was In that city that young Cudahy had his
irst experience In the packing house and stock
'"o oos'nesA Doing chores about the slaughter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
TIE SHAW MONUMENT
TO BE UNVEILED IN BOSTON ON MEMO
RIAL DAY
GOULD SHAW AND HIS CoLORED TROOPS
OF THE FIFTY FOURTH MAssA-
CHUsE1Ts. WHO FELL AT
FORT WAGNER

On Memorial Day will be unveiled In Ros,or
'he memorial erected in honor of Colonel Robert
Hociu shaw and the 54th Massachusetts, Infan-
n.y. ihis was the first colored regiment from a
Tree state mustered into the service of tho
Chlteo states Army. Shaw was only tventvsix
years ola when he was appointed its coIone,
ana three months later he and numbers of bic
brave fellows persisted in the night attack unon
fort Wagner. South Carolina The significance
VI 'he principle involved in the enrolment of
coiored troops and the gallantry they djspla ved
nave aroused Tor this monument more than local
i"'clcS' winch is further increased by the fact
that It's execution was entrusted to the scuIntor
augustus st Gaudens. and the firm of arcbi
tects Mckim, Mead g. White
me site is a beautiful one upon the north side
vi inc common, Immediately opposite the State
mouse where the grassy hill sweeps boldly down
rom beacon-st The structure is built of mink
Nliiloru granite, with its front toward the street
Scanning PACK from the sidewalk is a bold nara
pet ABOUT seventy feet long and four feet hiyb
with returning ends seat runs round tho
three sides, projecting in the centre with sor,o
"hat the suggestion OF altar above which
10 reredos. 1t is a massive panel of granite
some twenty feet wide and fourteen feet high
framed with bronze Ionic pilasters and ter,r;ra,
ing ABOVE In an arched cornce On the face of
inns Is 81 Gaudens's bronze relief which forms
'he cuiininatlng feature of the design AT a,cb
emu Oh the panel. resting upon the balustrades o.
sphere surmounted by the eagle On tbo .
"e'S vi 'he parapet rise urns. and the face is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
TWO SUCCESSFUL CAREERS |
PHILIP d. ARMOUR AND MICHAEL, Cr,D
ANY. OF CHICAGO.

BOTH ARE LEADERS IN THE PACKING INDUSTRY
AND HAVE CONTRIBUTED LARGELY TO THE
& COMMERCIAL HISTORY OF THE WEST
Among the business men who have contrib
uteo largely to the commercial history of the
west none are better known than Philip d
Armour and Michael Cudahy of Chicago
Mr. Armour is distnctivey American and
comes Of old New-England stock He was born
IN Stockbrdge. n. Y. in 1882; went West about
A"oo and. after several years of business experi-
ehce In Milwaukee, finally settled in Chicago in
1870 Thirteen years before his brother. Herman
~. Armour. had established a grain commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
A TOAD AS A TALISNAN.

From The South Wales Daily News
The Western Morning News" reports q re-
inarkable case Of superstition A young woman
In PenZance had suffered from fits and She
ADOPTED a remedy which would be to most people
almost as Iepusive as the disease itself She
procured a 1--we toad. placed ii in a bag hung IL
ar aouhu her neck and carried 1t next her body,
ne woman was cured OF her fits, but she was
oelhg medically attended at the Penzance In
urinary at the same time. The woman believes
however that this was coincidence and that
cure. Va AA~'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
DUBUQUE'S SEAL.
From The Chicago Times-Herald.

Frofn The Chicago Times Herald
on the city seal OF Dubuque Iowa appear
the words. La petite mutt and strangers al
ways are puzzled by them. Why should DUBUQUE
DE called the little night? 1t is explained thai
the place originally was settled by an old miner
named 'uDuque When the Indians granted
certain lands to Dubuque the document was
drawn up in French at Prairie du Chen The
clefk VINO did the work believed that ia petite
hult meant the old miner" and his mistake
mas perpetuated a phrase which. however pretty
mas no sighlhcahce IN IT'S present connection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
HIS CONPENSATION.
From Answers.

-NNSWerS.
MIS-. A Quitt-So you cleared that Door Mr.
Liitein from the charge of stealing that turkevp
wen. m glad of it. for he's such a worthless
character that don't believe you will ever get
a penny for your pay.
a Quit Uhe famous criminal lawyer-I may
not: but I've got q clinking good turkey In H.
hall -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
A NV years oift HeraIded.

The measurcless popularity OF Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters has been the growth oil more
than third of a century. As i'll the past, the
coming new year will be ushered in by the
appearance of fresh Almanac. clearly setting
forth the nature. uses and operation of this
medicine Of world wide fame. 1t is well worth
perusal Absolute accuracy in the astronom-
zeal calculations aud calendar will. as before.
he valuable characteristics, while the reading
matter will include statistics. humor and gen
eral information. accompanied by admirably
executed illustrations. The Almanac is issued
from the publishing department of The Hos
letter Company ut Pittsburg. and will be
n-inted on their presses in English. German.
French. Welsh. Norwegian, Swedish. Holland
bohemian aud Spanish. All druggists and
country dealers furnish it without cost.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Church Items.

Rev. Julian Broaddus will preach in
the Baptist church at Summit Point next
Sunday G9th).
Rev. Mr.. Thomas preached in the
Presbyterian church here Sunday morn
ing and evening.
Rev. S. w. Cole was installed pastor
OF the First Baptist Church, Hagers-
town, last Tuesday night.
Services in St. James Catholic Church,
Charles Town, on the 4th Sunday of
each month. at 1870 a. m.
Rev. DR.. A. c. Hopkins went to Ber-
ryville Sunday, to hold congregational
meeting in the Presbyterian church at
that place.
The ladies of Middleway M. E. Church
South will hold an oyster supper and fair
in Masonic Hall in that place, on Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
December rs, go and 80. Proceeds for
church purposes. The public cordially
invited to attend.
The ladies of the Riverside Sunday
School will hold an oyster supper and
fair in the Riverside School-House, on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings, De
cember 20 and 80, Proceeds to go to-
wards purchasing an organ for said
school. Everybody cordially invited.
Rev. L. R. Melbourne, the new pastor
of the Baptist church, arrived here Sat
urday and entered upon his duties Sun
day, bleaching able summons morning and
evening. His family will arrive this
this week. We welcome the new preach
er to Charles Town, and trust that the
favorable impression already made upon
our people will continue to grow, and
that the relations formed between him
and his congregation, and the people of
the entire community as well, will be
ever pleasant and fruitful of much good.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in The Post
Office at Charles Town, Jefferson county,
w Va, Dec ember II, 1897:
Miss Anna Coleman. II. y. Edwards, Mr..
John Farmer. William Fields. Robert h. Gal
loway. Henry Johnson, VIM. Lindsay, Bert
Murphy. Nathan Rogers, l.. S. Spar Mrs,
Jane smith. Geo Sprow, Mrs II. \. Thompson,
MIR. /. n. Underwood, Miss Blanche Webb,
NJ. n. Whittingt on.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter Office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are adj
vertised. GEO. II. FLAGG. p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
A NICE NEW CARPET
WE LEAD, OTHERS

Miss Cornelia F. Billings, of Win
chester, Va, died at Grand Rapids,
Mich, Tuesday night, after lin
gering illness. She was q sister Of
Miss Mary E. Billing, principal of
Fairfax Seminary, and was associa-
ted with her in the institution until
ahaut one year ago, when she went
to Grand Rapids on account of her
failing health. Miss Billings was &
daughter of the late Rev. SiIas Bill
lings, who was the pastor of Elk
Branch Church at Dutlields many
wears ago, and sister of the late
Henry Billings of Shepherdstown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Near Racket Store.

Miss Mary Cockrill is selling the latest
edition of Chambers Encyclopaedia for
S25 per set, and is canvassing for the old
original "Mother Goose Rhymes" at
tractivc for Christmas, which she will
continue to do until next Friday, after
which orders will be left at her residence.
She is also selling " Ruth and Marie, . a
fascinating story of the nineteenth CEN
tury. by Emma Pow Bauder.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
A Timely Suggestion.

The choosing of gifts for our friends
requires considerable tact. Many people
this year have turned to giving books and
subscriptions to Magazines. Books are
lifelong presents and periodical that
comes once month is a present twelve
times a year. Beard, the Stationer, re,
ceives subscriptions for the Ladies Home
Journal, Munsey's. and any periodical al
publishers prices and saves the trouble
risk and expense of sending. 1.-The
Christian, 3" 81 %, and Quo Vadis Is cts
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

As II brick were lying in my stomach"
is the description by dysrePtic of his feeling
after eating,
If you have it take Shaker Di-
gestive Cordial.
Not only this symptom. but all the symp-
toms of indigestion are cured by Shaker d.
gestive Cordial.
So many medicines to cure this one disorder
Only one that can be called successful, be-
cause only one that acts in simple, natural
and yet scientific way. Shaker Digestive Cor
dial
Purely vegetable and containing no danger,
Gus ingredients, Shaker Digestive Cordial
tones up, sire CITIZENS, and restores TO heAHh
all the digestive organs. oo
bottle
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
Elixir Regina.

This is tonic and Shampoo for the
hair 1t leaves the hair soft and silky
This is not sold to bring the hair out, but
to preserve the hair that you have. Keep
the scalp clean with Elixir Regina and
your hair will not fall out. The ladies that
have bought it praise it in the highest
terms. We have sold to great many.
Price soc. per bottle. c. H. SMITH,
NJ. ID ,ot.o4 C.o-o
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14

AT the residence of her father, Mr.
Tno. B. Finnell, in this place, on Thurs
day evening, December 9th, 1897, Miss
]. Estel1e Finncll, aged 20 years, 1c
months and 9 days.
Advocate please coPy.]
Dearest sister, thou art sleeping,
In the cold and silent tomb.
And the ones that dearly loved you
Now are plunged iu deepest gloom.
You have gone. we hope, dear sister,
To a world far is pure than this,
To sing among Gods angels,
In d sphere where all is bliss.
Where there is o pain, no sickness,
Death can never enter there,
We will miss you in our circle.
For you have gone to place prepared.
Prepared for all Gods angels,
OH, it seems q greater bliss
To pc in peaceful Heaven,
In a purer land than this.
Then, farewell sister, a long farewell,
Nav soft winds gently sigh
Around your lonely, narrow tomb,
And angels hover nigh.
There we hope well meet you, sister,
With Gods law and harp in hand,
With the lovely flowers mingled
Forever in that better land.
WRITTEN by HER SISTERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-12-14
BY HER SISTERS

The individual who has ever in bygoue
wears been in the basement of the build
ing in which THE FREE PRESS has its
" sky parlor " would not recognize it on
a visit now You can get a jug there,
but not "jag" as heretofore. 1T has
been converted from a saloon in
to a beautiful salon for the display of
glass and queens ware, brio a brac, pic
lures. etc, stock of Burns & Shugert.-
The entrance is from the dry goods de-
partmert. The wares are tastcfully and
artisticaily arranged and show to advan.
tage the excellencies of goods that are
creditable to the taste of those who Sc
Iected them. Messrs Burns & Shugert
may well be proud of their new depart
ment.-Free Press.
We congratulate this popular and pro-
gressive firm upon this latest addition to
their alreadyvery complete establishment,
and invite our readers to take peep in
to this handsome new department.