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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06
Reading by Invalids.

A clever trained nurse in the Roose-
veit hospital of New York has devised
a plan for the amusement of invalids,
which allows them to read with CON-
fort while lying helpless in bed. Any
person In full strength realizes what
q ttresome thing 1t Is to hold a book
while lying down. This clever nurse
cuts short stories from magazines and
newspapers and mounts them on strips
of stout cloth with mucilaGe. The
cloth Is cut wide enough for two col
umns. The story can then be rolled or
unrolled at pleasure and will he much
lighter and easier TO handle than a
book or paper. When not In use 1t
can be tied with a ribbon or strapped
with rubber band. The name of the
story is written on the outside, and a
drawer In desk or table set apart for
holding this miniature library for the
invalid, to whom the book or the long
story Is a burden.-New York Journal
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06

in rear Of us and warning each man to
aim low. l heard him cursing Davis,
and twice after that. ere we fell back,
saw the man firing into the tree tops.
The enemy crowded us hack day by
day and mile by mile, and there was
fighting over every foot of the high
ways. We had fierce grapple at Fair
Oaks, and again at Savage Station, but
all | knew of Davis was that he was
with us. 1t was only when weturned at
bay at Malvern Hin that ! found my
self beside him again. He had been
three times grazed by bullets. and that
was proof that he had stood up 20 a
soldiers work. Our regiment was sta
toned at the base of the hill. strung
along in the bed Of dry creek, and the
hanks gave us protection and rest for
our muskets. As the enemy came
swarming across the open every man
was fair target. ! had fred three or
four times when my musket fOuled, and
as l waited TO clear It l watched Davis.
He was firing over the heads of the
enemy by thirty feet. Our position was
OLt W Abtn ttubl lbll ut ht
enemy realized this M last. and the
battle began to die away. On our front
we had only dead and wounded men.
Hs far as we could see, and all firing
had ceased, when man suddenly rose
up from the ground about a pistol shot
AWAY and stood staring ut us. \ thou
sand men shouted ut him TO come and
surrender. but after a moment he turn
cd his back and began moving away.
do not know why any of the hundreds
of men who had him In range did not
fire, but they did not. Some were even
cheering the man, when an officer of
artillery jumped down among US and
shouted:
''Shoot him-shoot him-why don't
some Of you bring him DOWN."
His words were heard by fifty men.
but not gun was raised. The officer
was storming at us when Davis sud.
denly lifted his musket and fired. and
the etreating man flung up his arms,
whirled about and sank down. Curses
and groans followed. and Davis threw
down his gun and hid his face in his
hands and sOhbe1.
"A splendid shotw cried the officer,
''and If | Were your captain you would
be n corporal tomorrow"
Davis had done strange thing. We
looked Mt him and wondered over It
The heat of the battle was yet strong
upon US but the killing of the man
seemed little short of cold blooded mur'
der.
Ibid kill-kill himT' asked Davis OF
man beside him when he could CON
troll himself.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06

city. She volunteered as Il Red Cross
nurse and established a hospital in
Porto Rico. This she accomplished by
renting n commodious house from n
widow, who did not know the use to
which her dwelling would be put.
When she saw the ambulances rolling
UP, however the widow demonstrated
and tried to dlspossess Miss Chanler.
She was placated by an increase In
rent which the founder of the hospital
cheerfully paid.
When the hospital filed M with fever
patients Miss Chandler went to work
and nursed them. sometimes without
help, until they were out of danger.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06
'SLEWED THE MUZzLE OF HIS GUN To THE RIGHT"

Yes, you shot him dead. the poor
devil Why didn't you let him ge,
away"
You have all been down on me be-
cause | wouldn't KILL" moaned the
shooter, as he hid his face again.
That night we fell back to the James
River. In the darkness and confusion
commands were mixed up, and It was
night again before the company roll
was called. Private Davis was among
the missing. He had survived the bat.
ue-the retreat was unmolested-if
alive he was bound to find his command
within few hours. And yet he never
found It When the returns were made
up his name was placed among the
dead. He had been disgraced because
he would not kill. He had nerved him.
self up at last TO fire upon a human
target-nnd then? We spoke his name
in whispers after that. and said only
good words for him.-Charles b. Lewis
IN Denver News.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06
Gave Him Ano her Chance,

A young man who spent two days Mt
the Ponce de Leon on what may well
be called combination of business and
pleasure, since he was counting a mil.
lionaire's daughter temporarily resid
ing there. went to the clerk and asked
for his bill.
The clerk looked at the young man
carefully for long moment then made
out and handed over bill for 1898.
The young man did not stagger o,
grow pallid. He tossed the slip of pa
per back to the clerk and said: Guess
again. you chump; I've got more money
than that"-New York Times.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06
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ed by a sharpshooter who was located
In tree top. He could be plainly made
out, but the range was too far for our
army muskets. A Berdan rifle was sent
for, and when 1t arrived our captain
put 1t into the hands of Corporal Davis
and said:
You are by long odds the best shot
In our company. With a dea1-rest over
that log you can tumble that man out
of his tree"
Davis hung back and turned pale.
Just then a brtgadier rode up to give
On order, and his horse had scarcely
come to halt when a bullet from the
sharpshooter passed through the gen.
erals hat He was not only bit
startled, but inclined TO reprimand that
the fellow had not been disposed of.
hands of the pale-faced and hesitating
corporal he shouted out.
Hurry up, man. and tumble him out
Of that before he can reload. If you
bring him down I'll ask your captain
TO make a sergeant Of you five minutes
laterr'
Davis advanced 20 n stump a few
feet away and kDelt down and sighted
his rifle across It We who knew his
| craftsmanship felt sure that his bullet
would speed true. He took long aim.
and we We're holding our breath to hear
the report of the rifle, when he drew
back, rose up and said:
IL can't shoot that manw
| The words were hardly out OF his
mouth when the man in the tree fired
| again and his bullet struck down n
lieutenant within five feet of the briga-
| der.
You idiot, but why don't you shoot?'
shouted the indignant general as he
stepped forward.
1T Is cold blood, siP-cold blOod"'
whispered Davis, who tremhled in ev-
cry limb, and was as pale-faced as a
dead man.
You poltroon, you coward!' ragged
the general. Here, you man-cut the
stripes from his sleeves, and you, cap
tain, see that he Is reduced to the ranks
on the company roll! He ought TO be
contaminated and driven Qua of the
nrmy In disgraoe!'
A soldier stepped forward and with
his pocket-knife cut the chevrons from
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06

.ough riders were made near Santiago.
lis bravery in these fights won him his
commission as second lieutenant, and
lfterward as first lieutenant when the
vacancies caused by death Of other he
roes had to be filed. Tiffany came
home with the rough riders and was
landed at Montauk Point but In view
Of his enfeehled health, due to the p,1-
vations incident to his military life, 1t
was thought he could receive better
treatment at the hotel in Boston There
he was nursed by his mother, his sister
in-law. Mrs. Perry Belmont, and his
aftianced, Miss Maud Livingston of
New York. but the best of care was
not sufficient to bring back his health.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06
DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY.
William Tiffany, of Rooseveit's ReRi-
ment and His Sad Demise.

William Tiffany, first lieutenant in
Roosevelt's regiment of rough riders.
who diod in Boston, of exhaustion and
want Of nourishment while ut Santf-
ago. was one of the best known of the
young men in New York. He was the
son Of George Tiffany. the jeweler. and
grandson of Commodore Perry, who
won the famous battle of Lake Erie
during the war of 1912. When the
rough riders were organized young Tiff
fanny was one of those who enlisted. He
began as private, then rose by pure
merit to corporal, and later was SER
geant when the bloody charges Of the
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06

the porporars sleeves, and Poor Davis
skunk away In disgrace Here was a
strange thing. 4 soldier who did not
hesitate to put himself In a position to
be killed could not be induced to fire
upon the enemy. His soldterly quail
ties were such that he had been taken
out of the ranks, and yet he refused
TO carry out a soldiers first duty-to
kill. We could not call him a coward
no man is q coward who will face death
but we called him strange and won
dered what was back of 1t all. The
men of the company fell away from
him. and in few days he stood almost
alone. When we followed up the enc
my after Yorktown there was some
heavy skirmishing with the rear guard.
Ambrose Davis was with the company,
and upon one occasion, when the hun
dred charged aud captured gun, he
led US all in the rush and was the first
man to put a hand on It After that we
said 1t was case of nerves" or that
he had hereditary fear of shedding
blood. and he was looked upon more
favorably.
We saw nothing more OF the strange
ness" of Ambrose Davis until the battle
which drove Mcclellan 10 make a
change of base. For half a day our reg
iment stood In battle line, waiting TO at
tack or be attacked, and during this in
terval our company lost two men killed
and three wounded. 1t required all the
parva tho man corrId work IN IN stand
there and be shot at without firing a
shot In return. but Davis showed no
more nervousness than any OF the rest.
When at length we moved by the left
flank for a quarter of mile and then
dropped down to open fire and hold our
ground, Davis was the man on my left
and as loaded my musket | noticed
that he was firing high. Five minutes
later a lieutenant came creeping along
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06
PROGRESS OF CATApHoREsIs
Medical Illustration OF What Can BE
Done With Electricity.

In dentistry no subject is more dis
cussed than the painless filling and
extraction OF teeth. Regarding the
former DR.. Thomas II. White, when
seen in his Office at AIM Morrison
street, near Fourth, said:
That teeth can be filed absolutely
without pain is positive fact, which
is demonstrated most every day in my
office Teeth that are so sensitive that
the patient cannot endure an instru-
ment to touch them can be made thor
oughly insensible to pain or feeling in
from 10 to 90 minutes, and can be
then filled or treated with ease. Yes,
electricity is great boon to mankind.
just think Of taking the nerve out of
tooth In 10 minutes from the time of
the application of the electricity with
ont the slightest knowledge of it by
the patient" The late method of
bridge work invented by the brother
of DR.. White is great improvement
on plates.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06
A MILLIONAIRE NURSE.
How Margaret Astor Chanier Devoted
Herself TO Our Soldier Sick.

Miss Margaret Astor Chanler fur
nishes in herself but another splendid
example of the patriotism of our much
deyided mlllionalres. From the begin
ming of the war her wealth and her ser
vices have been devoted TO the cause
of the United States. She is a great
Observation-Disclosures of the original
John Jacob Astor and has an income
of over $4,000 year. besides possess
ing a splendid mansion In New York
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06

There is more Catsrrh in tins section of the
country than ell other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For great many years doctors pro-
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven cstarrh TO be a constitu-
tional disease, and therefore requires constitu-
tionsl treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
uGsotured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio,
is the only constitutional cure on the market.
1t is taken internally IN doses from 10 drops to
a teaspoonful. II acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case IL fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Ad.
dress, F. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
Sold BY Druggists, $50.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06
Central Electrical Station.

At Ruhrot, the coal and iron center
Of Germany, a scheme is being fioated
to erect a central station and distrib-
nte electrical energy for lighting and
power to the many surrounding manu-.
featuring establishments.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06

ACU man, as he
signed his name on
the enlistment roll,
realized that war
meant fight, and
that fight meant
kill. This idea was
further drilled into
us in camp; 1t form
ell the basis of the
coloncl's address as
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06

The nests of the termites or white
ant are, proportioned to the size and
weight of the builders. the greatest
structures in the world.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06

Chileans never enter or leave coach,
street car or other public vehicle with
out bowling to all its occupants.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06

When a man is continually talking
about his troubles, his neighbors never
trouble very much about his talk.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06

No household Is complete without bottle Of
the famous Jesse Moore Whisky. 1t is II pure
and wholesome stimulant recommended BY all
physicians. Don't neglect this necessity.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06

A Brighton tEngland) young man has
killed himself because his wife made
fun of him for kissing the servant girl.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-10-06
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

A pen carrying a small electric lamp
to prevent shadows when writing has
been patented In Germany.
1t is estimated that since the begin
ming Of the historical era 1900, 900
persons have persisted in earthquakes.
Ornithologists have discovered that
crows have no lees than "a cries, each
distinctly referable to a different &C
ton.
The wages of Cinnamon in Annoy
are IS a month, which is 10 per cent
above the average wages prevailing in
China
vices as a soldier in the present war was
Ung @. Tow, a wealthy merchant OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

For Sufferers from Piles.

Dr. Redmond, a specialist in the study
and treatment OF piles and rectal dis
eases, recently stated that the Pyramid
Pile Cure. the new discovery for the cure
OF piles, was the most remarkable remedy
he had ever seen or tried In one respect,
and that was the instant relief ex-
perienced in all cases. no matter how
severe, from the moment the remedy
was applied. This was the more sur
prsng to him because he had carefully
analysed tho preparation and no trace
OF opium, cocaine or similar poison
could be detected.
physicians look With great favor upon
hs pyramis Pile Cure, because IT Is
rapidly taking pace Of surgical opera
tons and because 1t IS so simple so
easily applied and contains no mineral
or other polsons so commonly used in
cures.
DR.. Esterbrook reports that the Pyra-
mid Pile Cure not only cures thesvarious
forms OF piles, but never falls 10 give
Immediate relieY on the first application
no matter how severe the pain or discom-
fort may be.
People who have suff srei from piles
for years are often as-onlshed at the
instant relief experienced from the first
application. Another important aGvan-
tase IS the fact that anyone can use the
remedy without detention from business
or interference with daily occupation.
Sold by druggists az so cents per pack
age.
Send to Pyramid Drug Co.. Marshall.
Mich. for free book on cause and cure
Of plies
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26
The Court of Jnstice. John.

Phoebe Randolph, colored, is said 10
have scalded Rosa Berkeley with boiling
water. and the facts Will be brought out
this morning when all the witnesses are
expected 10 bee present
George Washington. colored. was held
10 the 3rd Of December for being sus-
picious character.
J.. W. Allen wanted to fight somebody
on the street and his warlike inclination
led 10 complications that cost him $50
James Jones got drunk. Then il trans
pired that he was a vag and he was sent
down 10 the gang for II days.
George Hooper and Joe Edwards. col
ored. for trespassing on the vacant
premises. 106 west Broad street and
shooting craps We're requested 10 deposit
tho sum Of 1910 each which they failed
10 do and fell back.
Jeanette Turner. cOlored. got drunk
and dsorderly and couldn't pay 500.
VIM. Allen. colored, for being drunk
and disorderly was unable t0 llQuidate
the assessment Of $3.50.
III. J. Schlosser assaulted and struck
Emma Nunally and 1920 was attached
10 his name
J. II. Cox paid $40 for being drunk on
the street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26

brief, but happy. He used the figure Of
rose which. cast into the dust by
ruthless hand. was lifted By the wind
into rs old place. The wind thought
that IL had been tender and kind 10 tho
rose. when. 10. the sweetness OF the
flower ~ found. dwclt IN 80. Such was
her case. From her good deds, some Of
the fragrance had returned 10 bless her
life. Miss Greenhow's profound emotion
was evident. but she responded. neverthe-
less. ln clear voice. disclaimiug any
right 20 special honor but heartily thank
Ing her Invaluable board. She 90 char
actorzcd them. Throughout the day
gifts were received from many friends,
Mr. Gideon Davenport sending 500 ln
cash for which the board feel profoundly
thankful Among those IN the audience
was Mrs. Mann 5. Valentine. the
tireless president Of tho Junior Aux
Hilary. which has done SO much IN hehai
Of the Home meeting OF the Auxiliary
VIII bc cid at her residence at 4 O'Clock
Monday afternoon. After the dcdicatory
services the building was exhibited 10
those who wished To see 81. and entnus-
iastic praise. especially Of the sunny ana
beautiful chidrcn's ward. iurmshcd, by
Mrs. Maria Robinson. as memorial 10
her sister was heard in all directions.
Surely tho board must rejoice with ieFti-
ent joy over the whole happy day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-26
VIRGINIAS ENDS
UP HER CLAIM.
She Wants Sl5,706 for Clothing and
Tentage.
THE SOLDIERS ARE ENLISTING.
There is No Trouble in Securing Re
cruirs for the Fourth Regiment.
Fourteen of Company II Vol
untccr in "A Batch
THE SOLDIERS ARE ENLISTING.

Colonel 10. Lane Stern. the acting adj
jutant general has forwarded 10 the
War Department Virginia. claim Of $lj.-
zoo for clothing and tentage belonging
TO the Commonwealth, which the men
carried of with them when mustered into
the Federal service This is estimating
the value at only nifty per cent OF the
original cost.
Colonel stern wrote a long letter i'm
which he ably argued the Justice OF this
claim The ordnance stores are not in
cluded in this bill.
Colonel stern Is of opinion that Virginia
certainly will receive the 5000 she paid
out to buy clothing for the soldiers Not
90 pay this claim. he says, would be an
injustice that has hardly ever before
been done State, corporation or indi-
vidual-
THE RECRUITING WORK.
The work OF recruiting soldiers for the
Fourth Regiment was begun iu earnest
yesterday capt Wyatt and his associates
have opened an office in tho IT. Clair
Hotel whore they can De found from ?
A. VI. To- p NJ
Twenty-Five recruits were sent off last
night. More will bee shipped to-day.
dr. Clifton Miller has been appointed
the surgeon 90 examine the soldiers.
There Will be no trouble % getting
sufficient number of men from the
Second and Third Regiments 90 ON mp
the depleted ranks. Fourteen men from
Company b. Second Regiment capt
RussciIs) volunteered in body yester-
day. Among them is Corporal John w.
Starke.
WILL GET EARLY PAY.
After they have been enlisted those Of
the Second regiment will be mustered out
az once by Major Price. They will be
furnished with "a certificate OF what is
due them and Will receive their money
from the paymaster al Savannah upon
their arrival there In this way they
can get their pay earlier than II they
stay here.
As soon as the work IS well organized
officers will be sent 10 the various com
pany stations 20 enlist recruits. IL Is
hoped 90 secure enough men within a
week
MANY ASK FOR DISCHARGES.
Gov pylcr has received about one
numbered additional letters from men
I'm the Fourth Regiment who want 10 be
discharged They will DE sent to COL
TAYLOR who will have the company OIL
GERS report in each case. Much time is
being lost I'm writing direct 20 the Cover
nor. lie has no power 90 grant discnarg-
es. Letters 90 Col Taylor or the cap-
tains will receive attention before those
sent 10 the Governor. for as stated. these
latter will go 10 the Colonel and cap
tains anyhow.
Tho granting Of further discharges Will
depend very largely upon the success In
enlisting recruits.