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Smyrna times., 1898-07-20
Shirt Waists

A small lot in odd sizes
the 81 ones for soc and the
$I.25 ones for 75c. 1t will
mean money in your pocket
to look over this lot.
Smyrna times., 1898-07-20

One thing the present Spanish Cuban
war will do. 1t will in effect put the
English speaking nations under one
flag.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-26

lanta, Keaesaw Mountain. Peach Tree
Creek, Resaca, savannah and Ringgold, tne'
i9s sa battIesg during iD the War that of Perry
vile being perhapstthe most important. In
Alabama there were 105 engagements, not
able among them being the bombardment
of Mobile and battles around Selma and
Montgomery. Next on the list comes North
Carolina, with a total of 102 battles, among
them Bentonville, Wilmington and Green's
boro. In West Virginia lightweight en-
gagements took place. In South Carolinas
where the first gun of the war was fred
there were seventy-five battles, including
the capture of Columbia and the numerous
bombardments of Fort Sumter and the as
saults that were made upon the batteries
in Charleston harbor. In the Indian Terri
tory there were forty battles and in Florida
there were thirty-nine, the most important
famous for strategic Importance because the
battle of Antetam took place within her
borders but there were also thirty-eight,
other engagements. There were twenty-five
engagements in Kansas during the war and
in Texas twelve. Gettysburg, the greatest
battle of the war, was fought in Pennsyl-
in that State which have been overshadowed
by that more important event. In Ohio
there were five engagements, IN Indiana
five, Illinois one and in the District OF Co
lumbia (Earlys raid one.
According to the above figures, and they
are taken from the records, the total num-
Der of battles that were fought between the
Union and Confederate armies from April
15 1861, TO April 8, 1865, is LIS. This period
embraced the four years Of, Of the
how this compares with, other strug-
giles in which the United States have
been engaged, it may be here stated that
more battles took place in West Virginia
during the civil war than were fought In
the entire country during the revolutionary
war or during the war with Mexico or
greater Importance during the latter con-
flicts. but by count the number OF engage
ments by comparison is in West Vlrginias
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-26
OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

There are 400 universities and colleges Gn-
Guiding preparatory departments). SAP pro-
fessors and teachers and 12,6S4 students in
the United States.
1T is announced that an amateur horticul-
turist at VoroneZh, Russia, has achieved
what was believed to be impossible, the pro-
duction of jet black roses.
Sufferers from neuralgia are warned by a
n edical writer not to drink tea, but to par
ts lie freely of coffee, into which the juice
of a lemon has been squeezed.
At a recent English inquest it came out
that of FIVE persons who had received
legacies of $500 each two years ago four had
already drunk themselves to death.
Between Madagascar and the coast Of In
of which are inha bited, but most of which
are capable of supporting a population
The reading of romance is forbidden by
the Koran; hence popular tales are never
put in writing among Mohammedans. but
are passed from one story-teller TO another.
A beggar died at Auxerre France, not
long ago. and in his trunk were found stock
securities valued at a million francs. In
his cellar were found 400 bottles of rare
wines.
Electro magnets capable of picking up a
load not exceeding five tons are used by
one of the great steel companies to transfer
steel beams or plates from one part of the
shop to another.
A man in Java makes good living as a
prophet. He has been paid 500 year Tor
the last fifteen years for not predicting a
tidal wave which will sweep clean over the
island" The credulous natives believe that
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mentioned trees are shorter, dryer and of a
yelloWish green on the southern side while
they will be found longer, more slender and
pliable, damper to the touch and darker
green in color on the north side. The cedars
and hemlocks, as If trying to Guido the
others, always bend their slender tops of
new growth toward a southern sky.
The hardwood trees are equally as COM
municatiXe, and have all the characterised tics,
as far as regards their trunks, of the conf
erouS trees, except the absence of gums
but this is more than made up by the fungus
growth of mold and MOSES that is very
noticeable the north side of these trees.
The edges of rocks, which may be part of
stupendous mountains or merely occasional
cropping out here and there in the woods,
or, perhaps, some great bowAder alone by
itself, a silent witness of the glacial period,
all alike testify to the effect of the light
and shade The sunny side will usually be
bare, or, at most, boast of a thin growth of
harsh dry kinds of MOSES, and that will
grow only when having the light, while the
northern side will be found damp and moldy,
and often covered with luxuriant growth
of soft, damp MOSES that love the shade,
tiful and gracefully waving ferns.
The forest floor on the sunny side of hills,
ridges, clumps of trees, bushes, big rocks,
etc, is more noisy under the football than on
the northern side of such places Where the
dead leaves and litter are soft and damp,
holding more moisture than in places ex-
posed to the light of the sun.
In an open country nearly void of timber
clumps of small bushes during the summer
will furnish all the conditions found to exist
among the leaves of the trees, being equally
sensitive to light and shade as are the mon
archs of the woods. The landscape, green
with moving grasses and beautiful to the
eye, which feasts on the countless number
of wild flowers, representing every form and
hue known in the f1owery kingdom, also
furnishes a reliable guide for locating the
cardinal points, as most wild flowers, espe-
cially the long Stemmed varieties, hide their
faces from the north, and. like the sum
flower turn toward a southern sky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-26

Fair demoiselles that in the quest of modes
E Have made with tn US f yonr rasispt abodes
Your patient, painting mromrnas in your train,
While Iopra, in his daily working collar
Behold sacred feelings rudely shaken
To mark the desperate turn. that things have
We hear of female patriotic leagues.
Bapded to pulverize our French intrigues;
And mean to do without the latest fashions;
To cut. in fact, the modistes of town,
And never wear another Gallo gown
Merely because our democratic press
Felt drawn toward monarch in distress,
Because our free republic had to do
Just what her friend the Tartar. told her to.
Because perhaps, we took about week
To send your telegram from Martinique;
Or. lightly winking. looked the other way
When Spanish cruisers came to coal, or stay
With those who frame the ultimate confection.
All! can you thus so easily forget
The blessed memory of Lafayette
CMeaning the man, of course, and not the liner),
Than whose performance nothing could be finer.
When, by the bravery of France you broke
Perfdious Albions COMPOUNDED yoke?
But let it pass. Besides. in any case.
The artist knows no prejudice of race;
Cosmopoite as is the wanton wind
We others work at large for womankind;
We have no local bias in our breast,
But simply lean to such as pay the best
Rise glorious above the claims Of duty
To no peculiar land kin attached,
Her haunt is where the choicest modes are
Matched; sew fn-
All human ties she barriers for a bonnet
AS though her future state depended on ii.
Has not this instinct (even found in blaeks)
Turned half your men TO Anglomaniacs?
London for tailors; but. for womans gear,
Where shall you find it's habitat but here?
All! would you waive the source of all your grace,
And spoil your pretty nose to spite your face?
And this your sacrifice. par trop de zele
PRAY how should it affect the fighting male?
Your warriors praise you now with 'nobly done!'
Tlt1tx ubat will
When if you found your Worthless beauty
scorned,
And Mars should mock at Venus unadorned?
Be wise in time: trust not your native charms,
But come where Paris waits with open arms;
For though her heart is in the bonds of Spain,
OF Yankee pockets how her hands are fam!
Punch.
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BATTLES IN THE CIVIL WAR.
Total I'm Four Years, 3,125: Missouri
Witnessed Much Hard Fighting.
Washington Post.


The interest in war "reminiscences created
by the present difficulty with Spain has in
fluenced me to contribute something to the
numerous articles that have already APP
peared but upon a subject not heretofore
touched upon. Through the courtesy of
Captain l.. NJ. Kelley, the obliging deputy
commissioner of pensions, l was permitted
to unearth certain facts relating to the
civil war that will absolutely distinguish
it as being a conflict truly Titanic: and at
the same time it may furnish a surprise to
those who are only familiar with the great
battles. Captain Kelley. by the way, is a
gallant Union soldier, and participated in
many of the hard-fought battles that en-,
gagged the armies in the West. He entered
the service as a private and emerged from
the conflict captain of Company A, Thir-
ty-sixth Illinois Infantry. A vast number
where only a few are ever spoken OF, and
of the actual number but little is known.
For instance, should a civil-service examin-
alton require an applicant to name the
State in which the greatest number OF bat
ties took place. excepting, of course, Viz
ginia, he would naturally reply Kentucky
or Tennessee, while as matter of fact
more battles were fought in Missouri than
in any other State. In Texas the fewest
States, while Florida and Maryland come
next in the ascending scale. The actual
number of engagements that occurred in
each State will doubtless surprise those who
have not investigated the matter. AS Vir-
ginia was the great theater of that strug-
gle, we hear oftenest of Bull Run, the
Seven DAYS battle. Fredericksburg, the
Wilderness, Charlottesville, Petersburg and
the Valley campaign, but by actual count,
taken from the records. 627 battles were
fought in that commonwealth during the
civil war. In Missouri the greatest prom
inence is given to the battles of Elk Horn
and Wilson's Greek. while. as matter of
fact Az engagements took place altogether.
Tennessee is famous as the scene OF the
battles of Murfreesboro. Lookout Mountain.
Chickamauga. Franklin and other import
ant struggles. but at the close of the strife
37S engagements were put down as her
quota.
In Arkansas, one of the border States,
there was much hard fighting, Pea Ridge
being one of the important engagements,
but there were 294 battles in all. Vicksburg
was in the fury of long siege. and the
battles of Corinth. Holly Springs and Jack
son also took place in Mississippi; add TO
these the other engagements thar occurred
in that State, and we have a total of 2S4
Louisiana comes next in point of numbers.
with Isl. among these Seing the battles Of
New Orleans, Pleasant Hills and the siege
OF Port Hudson as events that will live in
history. Georgia, the route OF Sherman
march to the sea, furnished many of the
notable battles Of the war, among them At
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-26
NO COMPASS NEEDED.
Many Ways in Which the Cardinal
Points May Be Fixed.
Forest and Stream.


The many different methods to determin-
ate the cardinal points while on the noun
tains. in both heavy timber and small brush.
or upon the featureleSs expanSe of a great
marsh are exceedingly numerous and re-
liable enough for all practical purposes dur
ing an everyday life in the brush, unless a
very long journey is to be made, which
would make it necessary to hold on a very
fine point while making a long distance.
We will first take notes on the coniferous
trees-pines, frs. spruce, cedars. hemlocks,
etc The bark Of these is always lighter in
color, harder and dryer on the south side
of the tree; while IL is in color much darker,
il is also damper and often covered with
mold and moss en- the north side. The gum
that oozes out from the wounds. knotholes,
etc. is usually hard and often of beautiful
amber color on the south side. while on the
northern side it remains sticky longer and
gets covered with insects and dirt, seldom
drying out to more than dirty gray IN
color.
on large trees that have rough bark,
especially during the fall and winter
months, the nets and webs. of insects,
spiders. etc, will always be found In the
crevices on the south side. A preponder-
ance of the large branches will also DC
found on the warmest or southern side OF
the trees. Also. the needles OF all the above
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-26
WANTED TO ENLIST,
But Was n Trine Disconnected when
He Found that He Could.
Chicago Post

chicago Post.
He looked very determined when ne en-
tered the recruiting office and walked up to
the officer in charge
1.-The boys down our way" he said, told
me was afraid to enlist: They, We Just been zen
so something had to be done
And that's why you're here?'' suggested
the recruiting officer in a tone of inquiry.
yes, sir; that's why I'm here" answered
the stranger. There can't anybody take a
whack at my patriotism and my courage
in line to do up the Spanish and 1 don't
want anyone to forget it,"
The officer picked up a pen and prepared
IF you're sure you want to enlist" he
said, why"
"Surep broke in the stranger. "SureI
liars or know the reason why don't think
much of war as general proposition, but
there can't be anybody stand around and
something happens. Mebbe / might have
stood what the boys had to say, but when
my wife told me l was afraid TO fight It
was just a leetle too much. All m afraid
If Is that you won't have me-.
''Oh, We'll take you fast enough returped
the recruiting officer. Just give me your
s'Mebbe 1 ought to tell you before you go
too far" interrupted the valiant youth
again. that 1 am troubled with hammer
toes-two of 'em. one on each foot
THAT doesn't make any difference" re-
piled the recruiting officer.
fered with a mans ability to march, sug-
gested the applicant.
cit does" admitted the recruiting officer
but we'll put you in the cavalry"
The applicant gave a deep sigh, and sug-
gested that that would suit him first rate.
but that he couldn't ride very well.
Never mind" answered the recruiting o.
ficer. you can soon learn. Now. IL yom
will just give me your name I'll put a
down and send you to the doctors for
THAT reminds me-" broke in the man whe
wanted to enlist, that / have been Gig
arctic smoker for the last ten years"
mo matter. We're not 50 particular now
as we were Just
Il have a weak heart. too. and I'm rather
short-winded."
''Oh, that's all right If you're willing to
take the chances we are. Just give me your
name, and ii will be all right.
The youth gave another long sigh before
answering.
'sWeli. III tell you how 1t is he said.
"Mebbe my wife spoke in haste when she
said | was afraid to go. / guess HI just
run back and ask her-.about Il before taxing
q step that she may regret oil her LIS
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Shedding Information.

Chicago Tribune.
The interested stranger looked up at the
steel framework that rose, story after story,
toward the sky.
II suppose this is going to be one of those
skyscrapers" he said. Don't such build
ings as these expand considerably in hot
weather.
Il don't see how they can," replied the de-
jected citizen sitting pile of boards and
chewing tobacco. They're built on the con-
tract plan"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-26
A WONDERFUL Moman.

Puck.
De Witte-Aunt Deborah Strong is one of
the most remarkable women of my ac-
quaintance.
Mrs. De Witte-How so?
De Witte-Why, L am told that all the way
back from Mrs. Potters funeral, yester-
day, she never expressed any opinion to
how long it will be before the deceaseds
husband marrieS again.
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A Cheerful Giver.
Judy.

Fond Mother Ito her precious son. aged
twelve ars)-Willie. what would you like
TO give TO your cousin Harry for his birth
day?
Willie (who has his own opinion OF cousin
Harry, aged sixteenth know what I'd like
to give him, but / amt big enough.
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Keep Him on Tenterhooks.

Sue-Why, she fiirted outrageously with
him all winter.
Nell-Yes I saw him kiss her one night
Jennie-Oh that is not flirting.
Sue and Nell--Not flirting? Then we would
like to know what is?
Jennie-Why, making him want to and not
letting him.
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No Gentleman.
Puck.

EuCk.
First Saleslady-That new salesman is no
real gent.
Second Saleslady-Ain't he? Why?
First Saleslady-No! Right in the middle
of a conversation he left me to so and wait
on that woman.
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Puck.

He-A man out West has patented new
style of whist counters.
She-What is the idea?
He-They register the number of words
spoken by each player.
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Life

He-There are two periods in mans life
when he never understands woman.
'Indeedl And when are they?
Before he is married and afterWaro. =
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His Definition.
Puck.

Little Nell-What is Imagination, Willy?
Little WILT is what makes you think
a bees singer is six feet long.
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About the size of 1t.
Puck.

Little Elmer-Pa, what is an extemporan-
| eous speaker?
| Professor Broadhead-One who can talk
| fuently about nothing without any previous
| preparation.
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Too Much.
Life.

ST don't think they should marry, there
is such a disparity between their ages"
why, when was he born?''
ION the same day she was"
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AS He Remembered 1t.

Chicago Tribune.
Tommy-Paw, what is the Eastern ques-
ton?
Mr.. Tucker-The Eastern question. unless
/ am greatly mistaken, is "Haow d We
deW?'
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A Definition.
Judge.

Papa. what is sweeping assertion?"
"A statement, my son, that nils our oppo-
nent's eyes with DUST.
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singularly Inappropriate.
P,ank

Mrs Johnsing-Dis hyah new ministah am
a fine preachah. but he am de leanes an
skinnies' young man ebbah see.
Mrs Black-Yes, an he done tole nah
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husband, what weighs two hundard an
| fo'ty. to bewar' les he should be weighed in
i de balance an foun' Wantin'.
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HUMOR OF THE DAY.


Chicago Record.
Money talks"
That's what; and it never talks dialect
eithern
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-01-26
HONOR TO THE SOUND-MONEY
DEMOCRATS.

On the day after the election of Mckinley
Nov. 4, 1896, in editorial with the above
caption, the Journal said:
In proposing the sentiment which stands
at the head of this article, the Journal feels
sure that it voices the feelings of all Re-
publicans and all true patriots. No polit-
ical movement since the war has been more
indicative of political independence or more
distinct in its recognition of the duty to
put country above party than the repudia-
ton of their party platform and candidate
by the sound-money Democrats in this
campaign. For although the platform and
candidate were Populistic, they represented
in sense the Democratic party organiza-
tion and had a quasi claim to the support
OF those who, acknowledging party ties, had
called themselves Democrats. The
taunts insults and abuse of their former
political colleagues did not drive them from
their convictions nor cause them to swerve
from the line of action they had marked
out. That they contributed in no small de-
gree to the defeat of Bryan there. can be
70 doubt. If the Democratic party
shall ever be reorganized on the old lines,
the leaders of the sound-money movement
Will be its leaders. If it becomes merged
in the Populist party they will have to look
speaking for the Republican party and in
the name of honest politics and true patriot
ism, the Journal thanks them for their
services in behalf Oh. Mckinley and sound
money.
This fits the present situation almost as
exactly as it did that to which it was
originally applied The organization of the
Democratic party is still in the interest of
free silver and opposed to currency reform,
while a large majority of the sound-money
Democrats of 1896 are still unalterably op-
posed to free silver and heartily in favor of
the movement for currency reform. A large
proportion of the delegates to the monetary
convention are Democrats. -Four members
of the commission which prepared the re-
port are Democrats. Ex-Secretary of the
Treasury Fairchild who has been one of
the foremost leaders in the present move
ment from the beginning, is a Democrat.
Hundreds of thousands of sound-money
Democrats throughout the country occupy
the same position. 1t is fair to assume that
in the movement for currency reform they
will stand by their convictions to the end,
as they did in the free silver fight, even if
it compels them again to sever former
political relations. If they are driven to
this course it will be the fault of the Demo-
cratic party managers in persisting in ar
raging the party against the national credit
and the business interests of the country.