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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-25
THE STRAINS OF WAR. ~
They Are Tremendous and Few PEG
RooChipo ThQN

They Are TremendOuS and Few People Realize How Great and Far
Reaching They May Be.
The strain of war COME not only upon those in the field but on the friends relatives and loved ones who
remain home
Wry kills
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pains uneais-an these tMgs NEAR something serious Adm varabyt they are ca@d by diseased kidneys
Dc dd y Ad promptly Mrs EmmaP Prescott Boston, Mass, says:
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-25

+. Bellamy Catlin has gone to Stew
ensville on a to appear I'm
court there TO give expert testimony In
a law case al issue.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-25

4 marriage license was yesterday is
sued to Eley l.. Polish. born I'm Russia
and Christie Winson. horn in Mime
sofa. Both are residents of Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-25

Bicyclists have given il up and are
talking OF organizing a stay-at-home
club. The weather. is suitable for such
n plan.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-25
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Captain Causer's list was enlarged
last night, and he expects to have q
good-sized cavalry troop before long
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10

stripes. So these wise birds kept their
eyes open and when they saw small
American flag which some child had
dropped they picked it up and flew to
the nest.
With chirping and much fussing
about the stars and stripes were Sc
cTely and neatly woven into the struc-
ture of the nest. There, amid the mud
and bark and horse hair, it now rests,
plainly visible from below and the OBJ
ject of much attention from Oak Park
citizens, who take pride in having two
such loyal birds.
That one nest is secure from the dep
relations CT the small boys, for no one
would lower the American fag-at
least, not in this suburb.-Chicago
journal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10
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MADE HIM A COLONEL.
How the Title Wns Conferred Upon
n Newspaper Reporter in
War Time.

Much fun has been poked at many
southern citizens because of the large
number who were called colonels, and
1t has been estimated that in some Sec
| tions of the south more colonies re-
turned from the war than entered the
service during the entire four years.
When it is remembered from what
| trifling circumstances colonelship
| could be evolved, there is no need to
question how and in what manner the
title was bestowed by our southern
| friends.
A reporter for the Star late in 1865
was directed to make some inquiry as
to an item of news sent to the paper.
After moments thought the reporter
became certain that if the news was
true it would be known to a certain
man. This person, though a strong
union man, was physically unable to
bear arms. He had, however, rendered
valuable service to the government and
his state and enjoyed the friendship of
many of the leading men of the country,
particularly those of his own political
faith. The reporter placed the item in
this gentleman's hand, and when he
had read it he said: This is true"
81 would like to give" said the re-
porter, ''some authorities for the state
ment. May 1 ask you how do you know
1t is true?"
"Well, let me see," was the answer.
Secretary -, Justice -, Gen."
(and he named half score of others,
each by his title), "all say that it is
true, and, last and least, 1 know it is
true"
"All you have mentioned" said the
reporter, jokingly, "have titles. What
title shall give you?"
well, let's see" remarked the gentle
man. You may put me down as
colonel Not that / ever bore a mill
tary title from competent authority,
but l was so dubbed in a little town
up north some years ago.
You see, was rather hard up, and
for want of something more lucrative
and congenial, l attempted to do some
collecting on percentage. Well, some
few bills were paid, and in such cases
l wrote after the words Received Pay
ment' my name and COLL for collector,
and from that the few holding such re-
ceipts called me colonel and in that
place 1 am so known to this day"
The reporter took his leave, and
when the item appeared the name
of the gentleman interviewed had
the military prefix of colonel, and he
soon was so-cafled wherever known.
Thus the Star made an officer, and there
was no circumlacution nor red tape re-
quired TO give him title which con-
tinued with him to his death, and his
people are spoken of as the family of
Col. - by many Washingtonians who
are unaware how the title came to the
family to this sday.-Washingto Star.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10
THE CAMPFIRE.
One of the Lingering Remembrnnees
of Veteran of the
Civil War.

"AIen build camp fires in various
places to cook their coffee by or to
make themselves warm or for COM
pany's sake" said civil war veteran,
"and any fire is likely to be more or
less a gathering point, but suppose
that the fire to which the name of
campfire properly belongs, the camp
fire of song and story, is the cooks
fire at the end of the ordinary street,
built on the ground, under pole sup
ported at the ends by crotched sticks
driven in the earth and from which
the camp kettles are suspended. This
was the gathering point of the COM
pany.
'Men did not always stand about
the campfire, it depended upon circum-
stances and on the weather. They
met here, of course, az meal times, and
there were times when the men would
stand around the fire and smoke and
talk. And then it might be that the
men would keep their tents, playing
cards or smoking there or mending
their clothes or polishing up their ac-
coutrements. So that there were
times when the fire was quite deserted
or when, perhaps, there might be seen
there solitary figure, q man who had
come to light his pipe.
"But though it might be deserted
the fire still burned. Sometimes on
cold and windy nights the wind would
blow it about and scatter it, and some
times, when it was no longer attended,
the rain would put it out black, but
there was usually living fire there
by day and bed of cmbers by night,
and here was the soldiers hearth
stone."-N. Y. Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10
Curious Sight In Japan.

In Japan the traveller sees many
curious sights, one of the strangest OF
which is the population washing itself
at the corners of streets toward even
ing. In Yeddo the citizens frequent
large bathing establishments. The
street doors of such resorts stand
open, and striking spectacle, to say
the least, is presented by the inmates
citing washing themselves with the
utmost unconcern. This is general
custom, and nothing whatever is
thought of it. Such an apparent want
of modesty is difficult to comprehend,
and is not recpncilable with the adj
vanced state of civilization of the Jap
anese. In many other of their man
ners and customs do the Japs offer a
striking Rntagonism to those accept
ed by us
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10
THE CAVALRY HORSE.
To Train 1t for the Field and Serv"
ice In Actual Wnr liz n Dith-
cult Task.

Horses usually become greatly
frightened at sound of an explosion.
A horse that has not been trained to
the service will snort and prance and
try to run away if pistol is fired near
it, Owing to this nervousness all the
horses used in the United States army
service have to be trained to be steady
under fire. The horse is first secured
by ropes tying the legs together, then
it is thrown to the ground and the
trainer begins firing pistol near it.
He first fires close to the horses ear,
then over the back, under and over the
neck, between the legs, and this is kept
up till the horse becomes exhausted
with its struggles and lies quiet. After
a few lessons Cf this sort the horse
become so accustomed to the firing
that it will stand while its rider fires
a gun. 1t is absolutely necessary that
a cavalry horse be thoroughly accus-
toned to standing while a gun is being
fired, as the rider must use both hands
while firing the regulation carbine.
The flashing of the cavalry saber is
also another trial to the horse, and it
has to be taught to see the bright
metal whirling all about its head with
out flinching before it is fit for service.
So accustomed do some of the cavalry
horses become TO the flash and the
blast of the saber and the carbine that
they seem to enjoy them, and they en-
ter into the battle with the most evil
dent interest. In the thick of cav
airy charge the horses of the opposing
forces have been seen to bite and kick
at each other furiously, apparently de-
termined to assist their riders in over
coming the enemy.-Chicago Record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10
Hincks, CoIora.

There is in possession of. the Penn
sylvania Historical society an inch and
a quarter board, sixteen feet long and
fourteen inches wide. 1t is pierced by
1886 holes left there by musket balls
1t came from the field Of Gettysburg.
Into such fire as that leaped Sergt.
Maj. William b. Hincks, of the Four
teenth Connecticut, to capture a con-
federate battleflag he saw planted in
the ground before his command. See
ing his purpose three others sprang
from the ranks and raced him for the
prize, but Hincks outstripped them all
and seized the flag. A storm of bullets
ragged about Linn, but he regained his
command, which was lying behind a
low stone wall, unwounded. The three
other men were all down. The flag
was that of the Fourteenth. Tennessee
IN. Y. World
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10
AN INVENTIVE GENIUS.
His Clever Appliance for the Cons
Yenience of Soldiers In
Camp and Hattie.

Just at this time, when the people
of the United States are especially in
terested in all subjects relating to the
arming and equipment of troops, 1t is
worth while to recall that the first OF
our modern American humorists made
his reputation by some very pertinent
suggestions to the secretary of war
regarding the value of the military
hook"
jefferson Davis was secretary of
war during President Franklin Pierce's
administration. He had won laurels
in the Mexican war as colonel of the
Mississippi rifles. He was great
stickler for military discipline, and di.
rected everything in person like com.
mander-in-chief from a grand review
to the purchase of shoe blacking.
He changed the uniforms and equip
ments several times, thus causing
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10

by no means easy. In addition they
are given regular drills in infantry
meneuvers, and are also drilled with
the crew at the rapid-tire guns, and
also in all the general drills, such as
general quarters or fire drill. In case
of a conflict they man the rapid-fire
guns, never larger than five-inch,
and the Colts and Gatlings in the mill
tary tops, as well as being set to work
trying to pick off any exposed men,
and especially officers, on board the
enemy's ship. They are obliged to
keep their own quarters clean, are
given a certain portion of the brass
work and deck to polish and keep spick
and span. They are instructed in row-
ing boat, and in landing drill, and
must be neat and clean, as they are
always on what may be termed dress
parade, being he first member of the
ships company visitor sees when he
steps aboard ship.-Golden Days.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10
DUTIES OF MARINES.
warshIp Soldiers Have to work Hard
and at n Great Variety
of Things.

The first United States troops t.
land on Cuabn soil were marines. A
detachment of these gallant sea SOL
diers were put on shore at Guantana-'
mo, and there for three days they res
sisted the attacks of numerous force
of Spanish guerrillas and regulars
There was nothing surprising in this.
to those who know that the history
of the marine corps is one of brilliant
bravery.
Aboard ship the marines duties are,
somewhat different from on shore, al,
though they consist principally of
sentry duty, and for this reason they,
are generally termed the police of the
ship, as they are given the task of
maintaining order. Every warship
has detail of marines, from 40 to so,
with captain in charge, on battle
ship or big cruiser that-js flagship,
down to corporal's guard on one of
the small gunboats. On a big ship
there are some six or seven posts that
must be constantly covered. a sentry
must be at every gangway and must
hail every boat that approaches the
ship. In case the visitor or departing
officer is one of rank, the guard must
be turned out with proper ceremony,
and in ceremonials the marines are
drawn up in line on the quarter deck.
One OF two of their number, accord
ing to the detail, must act as mess
cooks, and the constant sentry duty,
the life of marine on board ship Is
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10

much growing among army officers.
After one of these changes he received
an official letter from Lieut.. Derby
("John PhoeniX'O, who was then sta
toned at San Diego, Cal, in which,
after commencing the rare military
genius shown in the new changes by
the war department, he went on to
suggest the adoption in the army of a
new accouterment of great value and
marvellous utility.
This was an iron plate to be strongly
united on the rear of the soldiers
trousers, with stout iron hook pro-
jecting. Illustrations showed the
many uses to which it could be put.
Soldiers could carry their effects on
the hook on the march; at the camp
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10
TALK ABOUT INSECTS.
The Lady Bird and the Dragon Fly
Are Two Very Interesting
and Useful Creatures.

So commonplace an insect as the
little ladybird, or, as it is often called,
the ladybug, is something to excite
your interest. 1t is constantly seen
upon flowers, and is known by natural,
lists as coccinella. 1t is a tiny crea
ture with a hard body, like shell,
which is of deep orange color, with
black or red spots, or a sprinkling OF
brown. BY looking under rose leaf
you will often see cluster of little am,
ber-colored balls; they are lady ybird's
eggs, and in time will be developed into
fiat siX-footed worm of grayish color
marked with yellow. AS soon as these
worms are hatched out they begin to
look about for the aphides, which are
tiny green creatures to be found or
any neglected rose bush. The worms
eat them with great avidity, after
which they attach themselves to some
solitary leaf, where they remain with.
out food until they are changed into
ladybirds.
Besides furnishing food for the de.
velopment of the ladybird the aphides
serve another purpose in the economy
of nature. They are called the ants
cows. When the ants stroke them with
their feelers, they exude pale, sweet
green substance, not unlike honey,
which the ants devour. The aphides
ave laXy and never roam from the
leaves upon which they have com
menced their life. Four times in 12
days they change their coverings be-
fore they reach maturity, and then
they begin with their family cares.
Some 20 are produced by their parents
daily, and were it not that the lady
bird worms devour them in such guam
titles they would soon overrun and kill
the plants.
Another interesting insect is the dra-
gon fly, with it's wings of transparent
iridescent gauze. 1t, too, must pass
through a process of transformation
before its perfection is reached. AT
first 1t is only a, greenish gray grub,
which lives in the mud on the margin
of the stream. The grub crawls from
the mud and attaches itself to reed
with its claws; in little time its ewes
become very brilliant, the back opens.
head appears, then the body, and
finally the wings, which are closely
folded; and very soon the dragon fly
will be able to fly. Dragon flies live
upon other insects, and when they are
numerous the mosquitoes are said to
disappear. Some of them are very
beautiful; the wings of some are
golden green, of others slate blue, and
still others have black and blue spots
upon the eNtremities of their wings
Our Animal Friends.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10
A WONDER.

The wonders great by science wrought
Upon the land and sea
Are nothing in comparison
To something owned by me-
You might not think 1t wonderful
To see 1t standing there;
In fact, you might mistake It for
A common rOcking-chair.
But when my little nephews dear
DesiE> afar to stray.
1t serves them for great big ship"
To bear them swift away.
Or, If for any reason they
Do not desire a sail,
1t is "choo! choo! engine car"
To glide along the rail.
Or else It is carriage fin
To which they hitch a h :
"a very gentle animal
Their pony Is, of course)
And yet, to everybody else
This wonder. l declare,
Seems nothing wonderful at all,
But just-a rocking-chair.
"A. II. Hutchinson, in Golden Day
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10
WHILE WARMING HIMSELF.

fire cooking utensils could be suspend
ed from the hook and rations cooked
while the soldier warmed himself; or
it could be used as camp stool.
In battle, if patriotic zeal led the
soldier into too much danger, his Off
Ger with rope attached to the hook
could restrain him, or haul him to the
rear if wounded.
Secretary Davis was in towering
rage after reading this communica-
ton. The cool sarcasm and audacity
of the lieutenant were exasperating.
He laid the matter before a cabinet
meeting and announced his intention
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10

to order Lieut.. Derby tried by court
martial at once. President Pierce
and the other secretaries (who en-
jowed the witty lieutenartI letter
and illustrations) finally convinced
Secretary Davis that he would only
be laughed at, so the audacious lieu.
tenant was let alone.
Afterward this letter and other ar
ticles were collected into book, the
humor of which is still fresh. The
name John Phoenix" is no longer
familiar to the general reading pub
lie, but it is doubtless true that he fur
nished inspiration to Mark Twain, Pc.
troleum V. Nasby, Josh Billings, Bill
Nye and other typical American jok'
ers who came after him.-Chicago
Daily Record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-10
BIRDS ARE PATRIOTIC.
Two Robins In IA Chicago suburb
Weave the American Flag
Into Their Nest.

Even the birds in Oak Park are pa
triotic.
Two robins, when they started their
nest in tree at the home of w. d. Nc
Ilvane on North Grove avenue, evident
ly knew that this of all years was the
one in which to display the stars and
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-29
AT THE FRONT
Spanish Soldiers on shor, Rauons-Peo-
pie Starving

Associated Press Dispatchl
At the Front, on the Rio Guiana. Mon
day June g. noon, per Associated Press
dispatch boa, Wanda. via Antonio, Ja-
malca. June y. via Kingston, Jamaica
June y. 1885 p, m,-(copyrigh,ed 1875 by
the Associated Prcss)-Thc American
front has been advanced beyond the irsi
crossing OF the Rio Guiana, about one
mile and tug lies three and a half
miles from the Spanish entertainments.
General Lawtons brigade rests on the
road TO Santiago de Cuba, The Third
brigade under General Chatfee, the Sew
entccnth. Twelfth and Seventh regiments,
holds the trench with his command lying
across the road and river. The First bri-
gade. Eighth. Twenty-second and Second
Massachusetts,, under Captain Clark, lies
on the left Of the bank, slightly in the
rear, and the Second brigade First,
Fourth and Twenty-hfth, occupies the
position opposite the right flank.
General Wheeler, with the cavalry, Is
in the rear between the sevllla hills and
Rio Guiana A strong line Of outpos,s is
maintained ahead
General Chaffees brigade with 5000
Cubans under General Agulrra, and sew
cral hundred under Colonel Gonzales, are
skirmIsAlng toward the city this morn
ing.
The Cubans had several slight skir-
mlshes with the spaniards stationed ON
the hills on the American right flank and
our auxlIarles occupied blockhouse In
that vicinity which was evacuated by the
Spanlords The latter retreated towards
Santiago de Cuba. No fatalities are re-
ported,
General Lawton, General Chafree and
General Wheeler have thoroughly recon-
notercd the Spanish position and with
tho aid Of information furnished by the
Cubans. have very good maps of the
roads and bitches in the vicinity. Much
information has also been obtained from
the Spanish paclncos, who have slipped
out and given themselves up in the hope
Of obtaining food They report starva-
tion and distress in Santiago They say
the Spanish troops are on short rations
and that all supplies are being held for
their men, The sick in the hospitals, the
pacincos say, are suffering from the lack
Of food and they also report that Il
Spanlards were killed and 50 wounded as
a result of the engagement Friday last
with Colonel Woods and Colonel Young
commands.
Tho most startling Information obtained
from the paclncos is that since the ad-
vance began almost 10000 Spanish SOL
ders have arrived at Santiago de Cuba
This statement is made on the authority
of General Lawton
General Wheeler, who made recon-
nolsance for half a mile beyond the skir-
mlsh line this morning, finding that he
was unable to obtain the desired view
through the luxurIant tropical foliage, dis
mounted and climbed tree A major gem
eral of the United States army in the