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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-12
SPRINGFIELD RIFLES AND SM0KElESS
POWDER,

In our telegraph columns to-day we
are told that the ordnance officers OF
the army are indignant at the statements
that have appeared in the press, some
of them attributable to high army of
ficers, questioning the merits of the
Springfield rifle with which Il large pro
portion of the United States army is
armed"
The News and Observers staff CORE
spondent has severely criticized the de
partment, not for supplying the North
Carolina troops with Springfield Rifles,
but for supplying them with second
hand, obsolete patterns, which are worn
out. If the ordnance department will
furnish new or first-class rifles, that
will enable soldiers to use smokeless
powder, the just complaint will cease.
They also attempt to reply to the
criticisms with reference to the failure
to furnish smokeless powder by saying
that ''one of the best ordnance officers in
the War Department has declared that
there are merits in both powders"
What a wise remark! The smOkeleSS
powder enables Il nan to shoot without
disclosing his location, and is therefore
a protection to life. 1t is as good for all
practical purposes as the powder that
makes the soldier a mark for the enemy.
No other sort ought to be used in this
war, no matter if the contractors do de
sire to furnish it.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-12
WHY SCHLEY WAS Disseminated
AGAINST.

LIN otS 'h' ''S '1NA' 49, S-'i@
Sampson and the praise they are be
slowing on Schley have caused much in
quiry as to the reason that operated to
give Captain Sampson command of the
fleet over Commodore Schley. The pa
pers lave referred to some ''mysteriouS
influence" exerted to prevent Schley
having just treatment, and yet none OF
them have indicated the true reason.
In a way not to be disclosed the story
has come to us and in brief it is as
follows: When Schley was an ensign or
lieutenant, he was on board ship with Il
fellow officer, now a Rear Admiral. who
shall be namelcss here. and q difficulty
occurred between them which has al
ways ranked in the breast of the Rear
Admiral. 1t seems that he has had the
influence to prejudice the superior Off
GERS against Schley. The story is that
one day the Rear Admiral. then q lieu
tenant, missed some bananas which he
had hung up in ship to ripen. He was
very much put out at the loss of his
fruit and tried to find the thief. Final
ly he came to the conclusion that a GER
tain marine was the thief. sent for him.
and accused him of taking his bananas.
The marine replied Indignantly that he
had not seen the bananas and was no
thief. This infurated the officer who
said. Il will punish YOU for lying as
we'll as stcaling.' and sending for the
druggist gay the poor marine an i'm
mense dose of ipecac. At that time
Schley was ashore, but Upon his return
saw the marine suffering fcarfully. and
enquired of the officer, who had admin
iStered the dose, what had caused the
suffering of the sailor. The future Rear
--dmiral told him the whole incident.
The injustice and heartlessness of it
o~verpowcred Schley. and in a passion of
Indignation, he turned to his brother Of
ficer and said: mo gentleman would
treat Il poor marine that way and
slapped the officer in the face. A
scene followed, perhaps an exchange of
blows. when the officer struck demanded
satisfaction. Schley reminded him that
it was against regulations for naval
officers to receive or send challenges,
but added. 'That need not prevent vOur
getting satisfaction. We can both re-
sign to-day and fight it OUT The man
who had been struck did not resign. did
not seek satisfaction. and the matter
dropped there. But the malign influence
of the man who was quickly punished
for his injustice has been able to ma ko
Schley feel the weight of his wrath in
a manner that makes the incident one
of national interest.
The American people when aroused
are a just people. They will give honor
to whom honor is due. The naval an.
thOrities may deny Schley the M
ing position to which his ability and
rank entitle him. Congress NAV adiouro
without giving him a vote of thanks h,,t
IN the heart of the American neonla no
is the hero of Santiago just as Dewey i
the hero of Manila.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-12
SAW HIS MOTHER DROw\rn

me correspondent interviewed nearly
a.! .he passengers who could speak En-
sllSh. One passenger said the officer,
ana crew Of L~aBourgocno neglected the
passengers entirely. The second office
was me only man of the crew who did
any tnlh2 TO help the terrified and help
.,eSS passengers: he cut loose all the boats
ne could and III fact all the boats that
we're launched We're by the brave second
officer. He was last seen standing an the
deck with his hand on the rigging going
r~eSignedly to death. s
Christopher Brunini. n passenger. was
thrown into the water and swan for two
hours before he found Il boat. He CLING
to his rs his last hope. After some time
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-12

that we had sinned. The battleheld III
Cuba will show that we and our o
know how to die for Old Glory
These are the expressions of Il Yankee
and a Rebel that are ermons III peace
md ~iustice TO all their fellow country
men. Such u%tterlnces ought TO bear
fruit.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-12

General Miles has at last left Wash
lngton on a Pullman car. with the avow-
ed intention of going to Santiago. r
Is not yet certain that he will 90 furtbor
'han Tampa. Miles has not been looking
for danger or hardships.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-12

Not IS a very important word. Yes
terday we wrote. 1.-The flags ouobt NOT
to be returned By the omission Of
the monosyllable mot the whole moan.
ing was changed.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-12
WAR NOT YET ENDED"

Asked if he thought victory at Santi-
ago would end the war, o. o. Howard,
Major General, T.. S. A., (retired). said:
My answe is that / do not believe it
will.
1.-The reason begins to be plain. The
Spanish army expects to be able to make
a sufficient showing of defense to satisfy
their home people. They believe they
can delay us till the heat of their climate
and the fever will come to their aid and
wear us out so that the fact of a long
delay would make the Spaniards more
%Sanguine.
"Spaniards are brave enough and per
sistent enough to do just what they have
tried to do. namely, prolong the war.
while my heart aches for the many
wounded of our splendid men. 1 would
urge the most hearty and the strongest
possible support given to the President
ut this crisis, and his Secretaries Alcer
and Long.
1T is the time when Grants advice to
Sheridan is to be folIowed-'push,
push.."
Col. Wharton J. Green writes in the
Fayetteville Observer: with the fall
o. Santiago, won't it be high time I,
give the crazy Dutchman, Bill of Hoen
~zollern, distinctly to understand tina
we have had enough Of his assinine i'm
pudence and assumptions, as lately dis
nlayed in the harbor OF Manila, not +
speak of his imperial palace"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-12

Don't accuse people of telling false
hoods because they have false teeth.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-07-12
OUGHT To BE EXPELLED.
Washington Post.

IN case the persecution continues. We
VIII not be the least bit surprised if
brother Stahlman finds it necessary to
Withdraw from the Methodist church.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
Duel. Common in Europ..

While the code duello, in its SAN
culinary character, is rapidly becom-
ing obsolete in the United States, it
appears to be still in high favor on the
other side of the Atlantic. In Ger
many some 1000 engagements are
yearly fought on the field of honor
with sanguinary results. Most of
these engagements take place in the
neighborhood of college towns. With
in theXspace of twenty-four hours as
many as twenty duels have occurred
in the neighborhood of Jena.
Next to Germany in allegiance to
the code duello comes France. There
are some 1900 duels fought annually
in France, the participants being
mainly officers in the French army.
Italy comes next to France, with some
275 duels annually. During the past
ten years Italy has furnished 2759
duels. Austria, Russia. Spain and
Great Britain rank next in the orde,
named. In Great Britain the code
has become almost as obsolete as in
the United States. Most of the duels
fought on the European continent are
fought with the sword, though pistols
and knives are used occasionally
New York Tribune.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
Comfortable Round Waist.

The full round waist, according to
May Manton, embodies all the ease
and comfort of the blouse, yet is free
of all pouch, makes one of the many
good things which the season has to
offer. The model shown in the illus
tration is velvet finished cashmere,
with skirt of the same, but is suited
alike to foulard and India silks, challies
and all such materials as take soft,
graceful folds. The foundation is a
fitted lining which includes the usual
pieces and seams and closes at the
centre-front. The seamless back is
drawn down to the waist line, SO form
ing slight fulness above the band and
is Joined to the fronts by under arm
cores. The full fronts are arranged
in gathers at the shoulders and neck,
and again at the waist line. The edge
of the left side is finished with q
pointed rever of applique edged with
frill of ribbon, and laps we'll over on
to the right, SO concealing the closing
of the waist proper which IS accom-
plished by means of hooks and eyes.
The sleeves are two-seamed and fit
snugly to the shoulders, where they
are finished with small puffs (which
support the double oblong epaulettes
that are made to match the rever. The
neck is finished with draped high
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
A Ring 800 Years Old.

Mr.. S. H. Waller sees the list of old
relics in the possession of other men in
the county and knocks 'em all clean out
with ring that has history extend
ing back over 800 years. The ring in
question is plain gold one, with the
following ingraved inside: ''John
Waller, OBJ. Septem' 9Th, 1854, A. E.
SO, g." Though the inscription in
the ring only shows it to be 144 years
old, yet Mr.. Waller has documents in
his possession which show that the
ring was owned first by Sir Edmund
Waller, the English poet, who was o
royalist in England when Cromwell
assumed the protectorate and was
compelled to flee for his life, being an
adherent of Charles L., who placed
the ring on his finger, from which
three other rings were made, and Of
which that now in possession of Mr..
S. H. Waller is one.-Glasgow (Ky.)
News.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17

and the right side laps we'll over the
left to give the double breasted effect.
The right-front is also extended to
form the rever which is faced silk
overlaid with passementerie. Below
the rever the closing is effected by
means of buttons and button-holes.
The sleeves are two-seamed and fit
snugly after the latest style and the
neck is finished with the straight
standing collar only. With the basque
is worn one of the early spring hats
that serves to exemplify prevailing
styles. The rough straw is black and
the mousseline de sole, which is ar
ranged in the Spanish comb style with
an edge of fine straw, is in the same
color as is also the satin ribbon which
forms the bows. But the touch of
brillancy given by the flowers in Tan
gerine-yellow liz items and brightens
the whole.
To make this basque for a lady in
the medium size will require two and
one-half yards of forty-four-inch ma
terial.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17

as all such designs must be, includes
the single rever that is the latest inno-
walton and makes feature of early
spring styles. AS illustrated, the ma
terial is light weight zibeline in a soft
castor shade, but cheviot, covert cloth,
poplin and all the new materials are
equally suitable. The backs are
scanned at the centre, and fitted with
curving side backs, which render the
adjustment snug and tend to give a
slender effect, while double under-arm
cores connect them with the fronts.
The latter are ted.by means of dou-
ble-bust darts which are curved to re-
duce the apparent size of the waist
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
STORIES OF RELIEF.
Two Letters to Mrs. Pinkham.

Mrs. JOHN WILLIAMS, Englishtown,,
N. j., writes:
"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I cannot be-
gin to tell you how I suffered before
taking your remedies. was SO weak
that could hardly walk across the floor
without falling. I had womb trouble
and such bearing down feeling also
suffered with my back and limbs, pain
in womb, Inflammation of the bladder,
piles and indigestion. Before had
taken one bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound felt a great deal
better, and after taking two and one
half bottles and half box Of your
Liver Pills was cured. If more would
take your medicine they would not
have to suffer SO much"
Mrs. JOSEPH PETERSON, 513 East St.,
Warren, Pa, writes:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I have sur-l
fered with womb trouble over fifteen
years. 1 had Inflammation, enlarge,
ment and displacement of the womb.
had the backache constantly, also
headache. and was so dizzy. l had
heart trouble, it seemed as though my
heart was in my throat at times cholS-
ing me. could not walk around and
I could not lie down, for then my heart
would beat SO fast I would feel as
though was smothering. I had to
sit up in bed nights in order to breathe.
1 was so weak I conld not do any
thing.
81 have now taken several Dot
ties of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and used three pack
ages of Sanative Wash, and can say
I am perfectly cured. I do not think
1 could have lived long if Mrs. Pink
| hams medicine had not helped me" !"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
mere or foulard substituted, if pre-

mere or foulard substituted, if pre-
ferred.
The backs are snugly fitted to the
figure by means of centre seam and
curving back seams, and the fronts by
means of double bust and under-arm
darts. The full front and back, which
give the Vatican effect, although
they are gathered in place of plated,
are adjusted at yoke depth where a
frill of the material, lace-edged, gives
bertha effect The portion below
the waist-line gradually increases in
fulness to form the skirt, the edge of
which is finished with single frill.
The sleeves are two-seamed and snug
fitting, including only slight fullness
at the shoulders. At the wrists are
frills of lace which fall over the hands,
and at the neck is simple turnover
collar.
To make this gown for lady in the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
Ladies' House Gown.

Among all the tempting materials
which the spring display has brought
forth, there is nothing shown in
greater variety nor more lovely col
ors than the challies which make such
ideal gowns for home wear. The
tasteful model shown is in gray with
figures in cream white, made with a
trimming of lace-edged frills, but
combinations without number can be
devised and such materials as CASH
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
THE DEAD WARSHlP.
Maine Disaster Sent to Show Horrors OF
War, DIR. Talmage Says.

Maine Disaster Sent to Show Horrors of
War, DIR. Talmage Says.
DR.. T. Dewitt Talmage spoke OF the
Maine disaster at the First Presbyterian II
Church IN Washington. His subject was
The Deas Warship," the discourse being
ships"
''The nation is stunned by the destruc-
tion of our war steamer. The heart of the
world is wrung with sympathy for the
wounded and dying. and for the bereft
households. The steamship Maine has
gone down and been buried in the great
cemetery of dead ships. Woe! Woe! Woel
Let one united and universal prayer go up
in behalf Of the broken-hearted fathers and
mothers and wives of those who perished
amid the awfnl calamity. And do not for
get the men who are on many seas In naval
service.
Star of hope! beam DER the bilow,
Bless the soul that sighs for thee,
Bless the sailors lonely pillow,
Far, far at sea.
Star of peace! When winds are mocking
All his tolls, he flies to thee.
Save him from the billows rocking
Far. far at sea.
Just why this destruction of our war
snip was allowed was at first mystery:
but think understand it now. l believe
the calamity was allowed in order to teach
this nation something OF the horror of war;
so that we might keep out of it. Havewar,
and instead Of 81 ESQ men slain you will have
260 bereft American homes. Il. 900, yea 20. :
900 homes in blackness and darkness. Is
it not appropriate, under these circum-
stances, that l show you the debt this na-
tisn owes to our American Navy and
speak of the heroism of some of those who
have trod the decks, and express to those
who may hear, rs we'll as to those who NAV
read these words, our gratitude s.nd appre-
citation. Behold also the ships.
IF this exclamation was appronrinte
aso whaa s,gnfsen nunarea r.tan ana seventy
crude fishing smacks that sailed Lake
Gaiiiee. how much more appropriate in nm
age which has launched from the dru
docks, for the purpose of peace, the Lu,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
Arost Popular Colors.

The most popular colors for the com.
ing season are the porcelain, hyacinth,
turquoise, cadet and sapphire blues, oil
the pretty shades of gray and beige,
Russian and emerald greens, and violet
to be used chiefly for contrast in
trimming. Yellow in all the tints from
cream to deep orange will be worn,
and also the pretty deep rose pink.
Light fawns, grays, browns and beiges
are especially in favor just now for the
new cloth gowns made for early spring
wear, and so is blue and gray mix.
ture which is useful in all kinds Of
weather.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
Br..ve New Jersey Women.

arlington, N. j., has three proud young
women, all OF them married, and all next
door neighbors. Two of them were visiting
the third when they saw the wood back OF
their houses on fire. The danger was i'm
minent. Iucking up their skirts they
formed a bucket brigade of tbrea and
after heroic struggle subdued the flames.
which threatened their houses. They are
proud because the Arlington Fire Company
has elected them'to honorary membership,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
Velvet to Reign.

Lady Violet Greville, whose tips on
the fashions are always accepted as
gospel, writes from Paris saying that
velvet will reign supreme in the fash
ionable world. She says. "Velvet in
every style, shape and color, black,
cornfower blue, sapphire, silver, gray
shot with gold, and host of other
startling shades" will lead in the world
of fashion.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
THE REALM
OF FASHION.

collar of the material and at the waist,
is crushed belt of velvet. Frills Of
ribbon edge the pointed wrists.
To make this waist for lady in the
medium size will require two and one
fourth yards of forty-four-inch ma
terial.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17

In newly patented pair of pliers
the jaws are semi circular and have
notches cut at intervals to fit different
sized nuts, SO the pliers can be used
as q wrench.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17
Desirable BASQUE.

The general usefulness and desira-
bility of the tailor basque are too evil
dent to require urging, says May Man
ton. The model shown, while severe,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17

VIRGINIA HOMES leading nsn s 9s seGs ws 1sea se y
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-03-17

masters, and for those who do their whole
duty to Him the pension awarded is an
everlasting heaven.
"But will it not be grand when all these
scenes OF earthly struggle are forever
gomez I went down to the seashore very
early one morning to see the sun rise over
the sea. The night had not yet gathered
up all Its shadows. Four or five sails
against the sky seemed like the spirits OF
the night walking the billows. The gloom
break 1t by saying aloud: ''Thy will. o
God, Is in the sea, and Thy path is in the
great waters 1t grew lighter. The
clouds were hanging In purple clusters
along the sky, and as II those purple clus-
ters were pressed into red wine and poured
out upon the sea, every wave turned into
crimson. Yonder fire-wave stood opposite
flre-wave, and here cloud, rent and
tinged with light, seemed like a palace.
with flames bursting from the windows,
The whole scene lighted up until it seemed
rs If the angels OF God were ascending and
descending upon stairs OF fire, and the
wave crests, changed into jasper, nd crys-
tai, and amethyst, as they were flung
toward the beach, made me think OF the
crowns OF heaven cast before the throne of
the Great Jehovah. threw myself upon
the sand and uttered it again: Thy way. O
God, is In the sea, and Thy path in the
great waters So will come the morning
of the worlds deliverance. The darkness
will fold its tents and away. The golden
feet OF the rising morn will come skipping
upon the mountains, and all the wrathfui
biIlows of the worlds woe break into the
splendors of eternal joy. Until the day
break and the shadows fee away, turn.
My beloved, and be thou like a 70. u
a young hart upon the mountains OF
Bether.''
And one song employ oil nations, and tlloy
sing,
Worthy Is the lamb that was slain;
And the dweliers on the rock shout to
dwellers on the plain,
TIL earth rolls the rapturous Hosannah
round.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-01-01
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
THE HOME FAIRY.

There's a funny little fairy
on his rounds by night and day.
And he goes about his errand
, In very funny way.
Such tiny wand, 50 starry,
Bears he In his tiny hand.
And he visits every mansion,
Every cottage In the land.
Then he looks up In our faces.
With quaint and quizzlng eye,
when he finds them dark and frowning.
on he goes without good-by.
But II sunny smiles and dimples
Meet his glance. to work he goes.
And before n body knows It.
Popl he jumps astride our nose.
To our ears he creeps and whispers
Many sweet and lovely things.
In our eyes he scatters sunshine
From his pretty diamond wings.
Then he smooths away our wrinkles
With the dazzling wand he bears,
While he sings song. so CHEEKY
That he lightens all our cares.
oh, his task Is never ended
Till the world In slumber lies!
Even then we dream so sweetly,
With his sunshine In our eyes
Has he met you on his Journey?
Listen while his name | tell.
He's the merry sprite Good Nature"
And | hope you know him well.
George Cooper, In Golden Days.