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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-24
take Them away. Suitable diet, fit hos

take Them away. Suitable diet, fit hos
pital arrangements. all things re-
quired for the rapid restoration Of the
soldiers TO health were conspicuous by
their absence. The old, widowed and
leaking hospital tents were pitched n
a yeritable sea Of deep, pasty, adhesive
mud, and no floors were provided.
Hardtack, salt junk, fat, salt pork and
cold, greasy bean soup were the only
eatables provided for men suffering
from typhoid fever and horrible
wounds.
In their disastrous retreat across the
peninsula they had thrown away their
knapsacks with all their clothing, and
the Government failed to provide any
thing like an adequate fresh supply.
The same was true with regard to
mattresses, sheets. blankets and the
like. Many had to lie PROSTATE for
weelss-not days-in the mud and filth
without change of clothing.
One of the most horrible civil war
transport stories ever told was related
by John III. Beadle of the Thirty-frst
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-24

The little backwoods, barn-Iike. hor-
net-infested church had incurred a debt
of $500, and on the night when the
mothers and old maids of the parish
were giving an entertainment for its
relief, the minister's wife gave birth to
her first child. The news was received
with reioicings, and the dimes and
dollars We're spent more freely in the
purchase of articles made by the sew
ing society, so that by 10 o'clock. with
raffles. auctions and premiums. the
sum needed to defray the obligation
was safe in the treasury. or course IL
was expected that the minister would
refer to the noble work of the women
in his sermon on the morrow, and there
were thoughtful members of the flock
who limited that he also would have
few words to say about the new baby.
This caused controversy, which led
to wagsrs of pumpkins, calves, lambs.
tobacco. days work in the field. etc,
the question at issue being which he
would mention first. the debt or the
baby.
Sunday found the entire countryside
at the church. The situation was one
of standing room only. More bets had
been made before the services began.
and expectation was on tip toe. The
preacher, wearing n beatific smile, en-
tered the pulpit, lifted his hands sky
ward, and. after extending the custo-
mary invitation, LET us pray" pro-
ceeded thus; I'VE thank thee, o Lord.
for the little suecor thou hast vouch-
safed to u.s." The whisper was passed
around among the boys that all bets
were off and interest in the sermon lan-
guished. New York Press.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-24

lass vhieh has i,-on reported from
= aeld aear Santiago ar from the
|1Espo's Seneca or Cuurho.
! vas The Regretted condition Of tho
9aa4"i oH the transports which
ashi them north to Washington In
i~Hihsuiat campaign % ist2 that
aay turned the seale with Clara
aF'oa sbd ragsoi her 10 give IN
r 3a'fai ofre CLERK ship and take
1 piaee 10 She Geld as volunteer
re Ia that campaign. when the
aa'poFi' worr bringing ioada Of auf.
rag men, with tho mud OF Chlcka.
@'nI and the eoye ~ battle baked
t'A upon 'h"m Ike tho shells OF tur.
'ae vent daily with an ambu
So and supplies 10 tho landing
~ applied dressings and restora
= aud otherwise did Nil sho could
s1f,'a'e th" situation. Later che
S'N permission 60 so to the front.
'le'e was DO Rcd Cross society in
astics hut thcrr we're hundreds
volunteer women nurses besides
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-24

The camp at Harrison's Landing In
July and August of 1860 presented a
frightful picture. The malaria of the
Chickahominy swanps had done much
TO demoralize one of the finest armies
ever put in the field. Tens of thou
sands We're Ill, and these. with the
hosts of wounded, accumulated much
more rapidly than the transports could
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-24

couples. A man and woman ride manu-
In hand 60 n given point, dismoun'
and sign their names TO register, re-
mount and ride hnck to the s'arune
point. hand In hand. The FIRST coupe
TO finish gets the prize.
Another race which always creates
amusement for the onlookers Is one III
which stuffed man Is provided Tor
each cor cstant. The riders start ~
10 the pile of dummies" pick one UP
without dIsmountlng aud return to inc
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-24

Clara Barton, and all through the
carry years OF the civil war they
fought the y.ls OF dirt. prejudice in.
adequate supplies and Indifference.
Nearly every one of them reported ter.
rible things of the transports.
Mrs. John Harris was one OF the hoe,
known of these nurses. She founa
her way TO the steamer Vanderbilt
used by the Government 10 carry
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-24

took possession OF the Kitchens and
cooking utensils OF three families and
stepped tea and made cruel. Then
they cut the bread into slices and
spread 1t with jelly, there being no
putter. None OF the starving. thirsty
soldiers ever forgot the delights of the
simple FEAST thus furnished to them.
when we had dealt out nearly all
the bread" wrote Mrs. Harris AT the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-24
1o5Dt0| Horrors Of The Civil War
Worse Than Those Of To-D0l
v Mrs Harris Fed the Wounded Men on Board the rannort vaodsrh
Horrible Story Ohio Number Three-M Harveys Plea TO Iocoo

.s,,tal horrors. both afoat and
"a were among the worst accom-.
e'aonts OF the civil war. as they
naen Of the war against Spain.
h n the word OF those who saw the
sa,ul ana apparently needless sur
- 10 which some OF the wounded
were subjected thirty odd years
/. 10 be taken as authentic. the
- then were worse than any
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-24

be thin nv ail sorts of odd and attrac.
ind. p,a with the bicycle in Eng.
bmesr n a., parties and cycle "at
/ aiterno,," Us common in good circles
|erely n ,,u, teas. These mean not
(id gossIn s"tuering of cyclists TO talk
b games . ngt elaborate preparations
the Wild una eccentric performances
COS 0g T"eel' Tricks and unusual
lnctIon.s 0r ~, Prominently nj these
fstancp. o', ne Gretna Green race. for
'OoSlsts of n contest for
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-24

starting point. Many other oddities
Of the Kind, with cycle hockey, fitting
the ring. tent pegging and similar
games go to make up delightful art
crnoon's entertainment,
Then there are fancy marches anu
n,noeyers ON the wheels for the girls,
rhese are of endless variety. At re-
cent eat home" given by the Mayor
of Henley on the Thames ana ms
wife, the big lawn Mt his house was
transformed for the occasion
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-09-24

Ten girls took part in the pageant,
all dressed In white duck suits and
wearing sailor hats. They rode
through many difficult figures, one OF
which was a company front charge
through individual arches, made for
the occasion of evergreens across the
lawn. The girls rode through and
making sharp turn ON the other side
within fifteen feet of the hedge, re-
turned through the same arches with
out fall or a slip of any kind.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-12-01

Before buying your carpets, straw
mating and oil cloth you should look
over Bragg & varney's line as they have
the latest patterns.
/ have second hand Hallet & Davis
square piano with the Eolan attachment.
| will sell at bargain II called for soon.
Leland, SO Madison St., Skowhegan, Me.
Call on c. L. Roy for your photos, his
new styles are sure to please you.
Photos made In cloudy weather as well.
Come 10 early and prevent the Xmas
rush.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-12-01
Parlor Entertainment for the
Benefit Of Invalids.

Mrs. j. o. Smith cordially invites the
people Of Skowhegan to an afternoon
enjoyment Of literary and musical pro-
gram, Friday p. m. Dec. l6, at her home
on Water street. The proceeds will be
divided among the several churches In
town, each church selecting some one to
distribute the comforts purchased by the
money obtained. Tickets % cents.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-12-01
Wanted, Table BOarders.

Having leased the Hotel Anidrosis for
q termI am now ready to cater TO those
In want Of good table board at reason
able prices, as l shall set good table
with hope to share good patronage
and give good dinners for thirty-five
cents. ATT F. L. CONANT.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-12-01
Dean--Clements.

A quiet wedding occurred at the home
of Mr., and Mrs. NJ. o. Dean ut Eas,
Madison, last Wednesday evening, at
o'clock, when their son, Morris, was
united 10 marriage to Miss Rose Clements
of Belfast, the ceremony being per.
formed by Rev. T. B. HIATT, pastor OF
the Congregational church OF Madison.
The groom has been porter at Hotel
Coburn for the past year and is well and
favorably known in Skowhegan. The
bride is a native of Belfast but has re.
sided In this town for several months
where she many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean will continue tC
reside in Skowhegan and have secured
rooms on Madison Avenue.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-12-01

TO CURE COLD In ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure. 25c.
The genuine has l.. B. O. on each tablet 6m45
The Somerset reporter., 1898-12-01

Free treatment Of the remedy will also be
given.
This is not Newspaper distribution con-
fro He'd by the manufacturers, but an hon.
est test, conducted by a reputable Druggist
The Coconino sun., 1898-01-29
The Flagstaff Literary Society.

In pursuance of call, large and enthusiastic meeting was held at rooms 10 and II, Rabbit block, Sunday, Janu- ary 23d, 1898, for the purpose of organ izing the Flagstaff Literary society.
 Messrs. James P. McGovern and J. NJ. Simpson were unanimously elected temporary chairman and secretary, re- spectively. In calling the meeting to order Chairman McGovern said:
 "Gentlemen-We are assembled here today with view of organizing lit- erary society, the object of which is to cultivate literary taste and for the moral and social advancement of its members. It is the present intention of the promoters to hold weekly or bf-weekly meetings, at which debates, orations, lectures, declamations, essays, readings, etc., will be had, in addition to the customary parliamentary prac- tice. That an association of this char. acter Is needed to counteract the infiu- ence of the saloon and gaming table is a fact brought home to us daily, and that we can and will succeed if we stand together is also beyond the per adventure of doubt"
 Chairman McGovern was unani- mously appointed committee of one to draft constitution and bylaws for submission at next meeting.
 On motion duly seconded 1t was unanimously
 z" Resolved, that the next meeting of this society be held at the courthouse on Friday, February 4th, 1898, at 8 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of per fecting organization, electing officers, etc.; and be 1t further
 Resolved, that this society hold its initial debate and entertainment on said date, viz, Friday, February 4th, 1898, at 8 o'clock p. m.; and be it further
 Resolved, that the question to be debated at said meeting shall be: Re
The Coconino sun., 1898-01-29
THE COCONINO SUN.

Mir. Gibson was unanimously ap- pointed committee of one to notify all persons within reach as to the date of said meeting.
 Messrs. Simpson and Greenleaf were unanimously appointed committee on publication of notices.
 Messrs. Gibson, Simpson and Reid were appointed committee to select debaters and prepare programme for said meeting to be held on February 4th, 1898, as above set forth. There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
 J. NJ. SIMPSON,
 Secretary Pro Tem.
The Coconino sun., 1898-01-29

Governor McCord has proclaimed Tuesday, the 25th of January, 10 be a legal holiday. On this day will occur the hftieth anniversary of the discovery Of gold in California. The develop. ments consequent upon such discovery are probably without parallel in the history of the world, and the day should be fittingly celebrated.
The Coconino sun., 1898-01-29

There was admitted from Mexico dur ing the year 1897 total of 593, ,224 head of cattle. Of this number there were os,o76 disposed of in Arizona for graz ing and slaughtering purposes. Arizona stands second on the list, Texas being first. Most of the cattle for grazing purposes were placed on the ranges in this county.
The Coconino sun., 1898-01-29
J. NJ. SIMPSON, Secretary Pro Tem.

At the meeting of the board of super visors on the 5th inst. the hospital con- tract was awarded to Dr H. s. Gordon at 70 cents per day. The Prospector secured the county advertising and most of the job work, though the Range News and Orb get small share. John Hen- ninger will feed the prisoners at Tomb stone at l5 cents per meal; Geisenhofer, at Bisbee, 4 cents per day. J. F. Will Hams has the contract to bury indigent dead at Bisbee at $ls.45; c B. Tarbell at Tombstone, $25. Wilcox News.
The Press., 1898-04-07
"Why ala yop-why aid you boz ash

"Why did you-why did You not ask
me again. she demanded
because. SAID Bradley lit was
Just then that your father came into
that money
1.-The excuse of very independent
man, SAID MISS Llewellyn, touching
with pretty affection the big hand that
rested OH the round table When
when 1t is that you leave for South
America:"
mot until you tell me to go, dear,
he said promptly
Here, say, cried Master Waller,
arriving after some difficulty, you
two, don t lose sight of me, mind! Miss
Llewellyn. nave | been good boy?'
I've a great mind to kiss you, Ken
meth, she said
Rather have some more lemonade.
LAS Kenneth declines your sugges-
ton, said Bradley. signaling to a
waiter. may venture to submit my
self -
Hush said Miss Llewellyn. -
Woman at Home
The Press., 1898-04-07

1t told how a man, who suffered as
had suffered, had been cured by DR.. VII
Hams Pink Pills for Pale People.
lit gave me faith and hope. took two
boxes Of the pills; then four more boxes.
My gain was steady; my return to
health was a source Of daily qualification.
an all took eighteen boxes of the pills
before was entirely well. AT first / paid
so cents a box, bot afterwards I saved
money by getting six boxes at time,
paying $3.50. v,.,,.
IL owe my Cure entirely to Dr.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People"
To c1inch his remarkable story and add
to its he1pfulness to others, Mr. I ripp made
affidavit to its truthfulness before Homer
Hanna, local Notary Pub1ic.
From help1essness, suffering and despair
MIR. Trip was restored to the healthlnl,
Useful activity suggested al the beginning
of this sketch. His experience is Like others.
While locomotor ataxia IS one OF the
most battling nervous diseases with which
physicians are called to contend, its cure by
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
has become a matter OF almost daily oc-
currence. Smaller nervous troubles yield
much more readily to the powerful intlu-
ence these vegetable pills exert in restoring
wasted nerve force and IN purifying and
enriching the blood.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People.
The Press., 1898-04-07
EPISODE OF THE LATE WAR.
Last Night of a Southern Soldier on the


Last Night Of n Southern Soldier on the
Battlefield.
Don't leave me, captainl oh, don't
leave me were the words that came to
me with an agonized shrek from bleed
ing and dying Confederate soldier on
the evening of the great battle of NAL
vern Hill, July /, 1862. He, mere
youth of II years lay i'll heap, gasp
ing for the breath which was fast leav-
ing him, along with the rays of sun
light, on that sad and memorable day.
/, for whom that piteous Cry was meant,
was a staff officer of the brigade to
which the Louisiana regiment, the sol
der boys regiment, was attached
Well mounted, l was galloping back
across that bloody field to report the
duty / had performed when suddenly
arrested in my course by the voice of
despair and VICE. coming from my
stricken comrade. The day was fast
passing away into darkness IA darkness
! that seemed to enshroud this valley of
death. The terrific cannonading ON both
sides that had lasted for hours from the
surrounding hills Malvern hill being
the central point Of attack by the Con-
federates) was supplemented by the
booming of artillery and bursting Of
shells from the gunboats ON the ADA
cent James river
Nature seemed 10 revolt at this scene
of blood and carnage Thunder and
lightning and AN avalanche Of rain came
in quick succession with such great
force as TO cause the stoutest heart to
quake This great battle was the sew
enth day fight to capture the city of
Richmond. 1t was not an ordinary bat
tie, but a demons fight and the final
encounter between those two giants of
war Robert E. Lee and George B. Nc
Clellan 1t gave the laurels of victory
to the southern chieftain, believed with
the tears of broken hearts.
Without stopping to consider what l
alone could do for the dying youth
amid the chaos and increasing darkness
of the night that prevailed, turned
back and dismounted to keep lonely
vigil with the dead My horse, which,
strange to say, had seemed frenzied with
fear, became quiet and tractable as
though he knew there was safety with
his master called the boy, who had
| bWOOASo away AAOAl AOSS VA OAOONi NNAN
was glad to know he was not dead.
Giving him the bride of my horse to
hold, | tore the sash from around my
waist to bnndage has torn and bleeding
limb
The boy was praying and called dowT
: God 5 blessing on me. His petition K
heaven seemed to be heard The storm
of WIND and rain, although still high
was aDatlng Naught but the mournfu
! wall of the wind through the surround
. ing forest could now be heard. Tn
: great uImies that lad SO lately confront
: ed each ether i'll battle array had seem
e ingly vanished from the scene. wa
: alone on a battlefield with the dead
Wet aud driL ping, with the chill c
n night upon me, waited for morning
a aud he, too, the brave soldier boy, wa
waiting for morning. oh, God, will
: ever come?
He clasped my hand with hope an
= confidence and seemed to be happy an
without pain l believed he had gone
9 sleep Morning came, and he was sti
:. asleep-asleep TO wake no more. -Dav
h son A. Blanchard in Washington Pos
The Press., 1898-04-07

In spite of all that the public schools
can do the colored person still gets ter.
ribly tangled up with the English Ian
guage. A lady lately sent her colored
servant to hang out the washing, and
before long the girl returned and re-
marked, Mrs ---, the wind is play
ing hammock with those Clothes!
Coming back one day from the office Of
a physician where she bad been treated
for an ailment, the same girl sid III
answer to an inquiry lis TO how the ROC
tor had prescribed for her, "Uh, he
gave me some elder down to pant my
side With" lit turned out to be loolne.
Boston Transcript
The Press., 1898-04-07

Saving wood, working In his garden,
walking three times day to and from his
place Of business form part OF the
daily routine Of Edwin r. Trip, Post
master Of Midd1efie1d Centre, N. Y. He
Is past his seventeen Birthday.
Nearly fifty years blacksmith; thirty
two years Justice Of the Peace; three years
town clerk, then postmaster forty-six years
a resident of the town he now lives in
these are the bare outlines of useful life.
A1. Trips career Is type. Ills story
viii Be read with heartfelt sympathy by
thousands. His hearty endorsement of DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People will
Sc echoed by tens of thousands.
an March, 1892, 1 was attacked by
what l afterwards learned was locomotor
ataxia.
1.-TWO skillfu1 doctors did everything
they could for me- I steadily became
worse. Was unable to dress myself.
~Later could not move even about the
room. bot was carried IN my chair.
81 gave up hope. The doctors gave me
no encouragement. did not expect to live
very long. was more helpless than
baby. ! sank lower and lower.
81 In Ttsne the tide turned! From the
lowest ebb, It began to set toward health
and xigor.
article.
The Press., 1898-04-07

bled very much with falling of the
womb and bearing-down pains. A
friend advised me to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound; have
taken five bottles, and think it is the
best medicine ever used. Now can
work, and feel like myself. used to
be troubled greatly with my head, but
I have had no bad headaches or palpi-
tation of the heart, womb trouble or
bearing-down pains, since I commenced
to take Mrs. Pinl<hams medicine. 4
gladly recommend the Vegetable Conf
pound to every suffering woman. The
use of one bottle will prove what 1t
can do
The Press., 1898-04-07
LOVES HAPPINESS.

Oh. do you e'er remember, love,
How on one summers night
We strayed upon the sandy beach
Beneath the soft moonlight
And as we sat beside the sea
And listened to its roar
press'd thy hand and vowed, dear one
To love thee more and more?
Oh, then, indeed, our hearts were Light,
And, like the summer flowers,
We drank in love as their frail buds
Drink in the April showers.
The moonbeams with holy light
Fell on the CLASSY sea,
The stars shone pure jewel'd gems,
But I-saw only thee.
/ needed not the beauties rare
Which all around us shone.
nv thoughts were all on one who was
MY beautiful-my own.
1 only knew clasped thy form
OF classic grace with pride.
1 needed not the sea 8 low voice,
For thou vert by my side.
Finley johnson in New York Ledger.
The Press., 1898-04-07

Old Lady Improving the occasion(-
All. my poor man, you would not be in
this position If you had received an early
training i'll some trade or callingl
Tramp-Do DON'T you tork too sudden
about wot you don't know nothin about,
missus No trainin, indeed Wy, was
in prison afore wos l4i-London Fun
The Press., 1898-04-07

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the leet. 1t cures
painful, sw, lien, smarttng feet, and Instantly
the greatest comfort discovery Of the age. AL
lens Foot Ease makes tight-ftting or new shoes
feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for sweating, cali
lous, and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. BY mail
for 25c in stamps. Trial package FREE. Adj
dress Allen s. Olmsted. lie ROy, N. r
The Press., 1898-04-07
BEWARE OF MORPHINE.

Special forms Of suffering lead many
a woman to acquire the morphine
habit. One of these forms of suffering
is dull, persistent pain in the side,
accompanied by heat and throbbing.
MRS. Lucy PEAsLEY, Derby Center, Vt,
The Press., 1898-04-07

1t is great leap from the old fashion
ed doses of blue-mass and nauseous
physics to the pleasant little pills known
as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They
cure constipation, sick headache and bill
iuusness. w. ID. Head.
The Press., 1898-04-07
An Old Mans
Last Hope.

Made helpless a baby BY a dre0d1uI mervo"s dzS-
ease he read Of like his 0ze7, and had enough
faith to foAoaO tie example At SET him. Noe ne Is
himself an example others aO suffering from
1asOydeys of the 2aeyUouS system.
The Press., 1898-04-07

A number of Russians will shortly start
for Abyssinia to act as teachers, also one
lady doctor and four assistant surgeons
for service at the court of Menelek and
with the Abyssinia troops.
The Press., 1898-04-07

The two-year-old son of W. L. Furga-
son, of Bolton, Miss, had whooping
cough. AFTER several physicians had
prescribed for him, without giving relief, +"
writes Mr.. Furgason, Il persuaded my
wife to try 25 cent bottle Of Chamber
ain's Cough Remedy. The first dose
had the desired effect, and in forty eight
hours he was entirely free fiom all cough.
consider your remedy the best in the
market, especially for children, and rec
ommend ii at all times" The 25 and 90
Springs, and g. L. Phillips, South Gov.
entry
The Press., 1898-04-07

The aggregate population Of Australia
is estimated at 4, 41O, 1874, against $780,
S95 in 1891.
The Press., 1898-04-07

A torpid liver robs you of ambition and
ruins your health. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers cleanse the liver, cure eonstipa-
ton and all stomach aud liver troubles.
w. d. Head.
The Press., 1898-04-07

Children like it; it saves their lives.
We mean One Minute Cough Cure, the
,lfalllble remedy for coughs, colds, Group,
bronchitis, grippe, and all throat and
lung troubles. w. D. Head.
The Press., 1898-04-07

A little boy asked for bottle of "get
up in the morning as fast as you can"
The druggist recognized household name
for "DeWitt's Little Early Risers," and
gave him bottle of those famous little
pills for constipation, sick headache, liver
aud stomach troubles. w. ID. Heald.