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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-26
SNAKES IN THE MAIL BOx.
Had Boys Play Trick on "A CaIifOr-
MIA Letter Carrier.
From the Chicago Chronicle.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
San Francisco, Jan 9-Letter Carrier
T. A. Bush of 1908 Leavenworth street
had an exciting experience last night
while collecting the mail at the Mission.
Promptly at 1896 o'clock he drove up to
the letter box at Eighteenth and Guerrero
streets, jumped 10 the ground and In
stantly turned with his Key the bolt Of the
government paddock. He opened the door
of the mai box and by the dim light that
struggled from the nearest street lamp he
saw something fan from the box. In
stinctively he stopped 70 pick 1t up, sup
posing that 1t was a letter or some piece
of mail. He reached for the object and IL
moved away. The carriers hand follow
ed II. There was not much Of a breeze
blowing, but Mr.. Bush was not deliberat-
ing on weather conditions just then.
Feeble was the light, as before suggest
ed. The carrier saw vaguely, but he fol-
lowed the course Of the wandering mail
matter until he lost the trail at the man
hole of a sewer. A match was struck, but
the carrier found only the grating of the
iron cover
Mr. Bush had never heard that letters or
mail packages were in the habit Of jump
Ing out Of post box 10 run eight or ten
feet and dodge into sewer. He reflected,
Dul ms ItUtcliyHs ail'u MN no more IMAM
those Of the street lamp, so he went back
to the box.
Quickly he threw his hand into the box
to get the remainder of the mail, for he
had lost several minutes In losing the un-
captured piece Of mail. But suddenly
Snakes!
Lizards
ToaGs!
The letter carrier had hardly Withdraw n
his hand with the lightning celeriIy that 10
seldom inspired by duty to employer when
the entire interior Of the letter box seemed
to become animated and follow, in sec
tons. the trail TO the sewer.
Bush had stirred up n little colony of as
sorted reptiles that Mission boys had cap
tured and placed in The box.
Uncrringly, the snakes and lizards were
led by instinct TO the sewer. The letter
carrier stood in astonishment as he beheld
the procession In the dimness. He was
uncertain about himself for a moment,
but then
The particular words he used are nom
mailab.e.
Scattered about in the gloom and con
cealed BY friendly shrubbery, fences and
telephone poles, fifteen or twenty urchins
were listening to the remarks OF the letter
carrier. They enjoyed the scene as though
glad 20 see the unfortunate reptiles restor-
ed to liberty, and 1t didn't matter to them
that they were tfihing with So powerful
a concern as the United States govern
ment.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which Mr..
John Oliver. of Phila !elphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
"A was in most dreadful condition.
My SKIN was almost yellow, eyes
sunken, tongue coated, pain contin-
ually in back and sides, no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by day.
Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, friend advised trying
Electric Bitters,' and to my great
joy and surprise, the first bottle made
a decided Improvement. | continued
their use for three weeks, and am now
a well nan. | know they saved my
life, and robbed the grave of another
victim. No one should fail to try
them. Only 80 cents per bottle at A.
G. Luken's drug store. 6
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

The sympathetic tenderness of low
ing husband is everything to an expec-
tant mother, especially during her first
ordeal George Layton, Esq, pror1i-
nent druggist of Dayton, o., gives the
following case:
A customer of mine, whose wife has used
four bottles of Mothers Friend +" before con-
fnernent SAYS, after seeing the effects OF the
remedy, thatif she had to go through the ordeal
again and there were but four bottles on the
market, and the cost was 500 per bottle, she
would have them.
Mothers Friend " is scientifically
compounded hniment which affords GER
tain relief in the various ailments pre-
ceding childbirth, and assures proper
elasticity to the cords and muscles in
yolved in the final ordeal.
Mothers Friend" is sold by drug
gists, or expressed on receipt OF one
dollar.
Valuable book, "Before Baby is
Born" mailed free on application.
THE BRADFiElD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Ca
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

.Fm;nent doctors, skiIiful nurses. the
hes, food and medicine all taiisa. l nsn
i consented TO an operation hai, too
tailed and they said another one was nee-
-es,rv. Alter the second was worse
a., ever and the world was darker than
before. x,v.ut,
at was then heard Of DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People -,
AZ heard that they had cured cases Ike
mine and tried them.
.Thsy cured me! They brought sun
shine 10 my life and FLIED my cup with
hagP,neSs. -. -, ,u,;,eb;ov
Is gong; the nervousness IS sone' the
trembling has ceased, and | have cameo
twenty-six pounds
.Hsalth and strength IS mine and am
thankful to DR.. Williams Pink fiiIs tor
Pale Peorls for the blessing"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills have proves
boon 10 womarkind. Acting directly on
IN. blood ana nerves. they restore the
REQUISITE vitality to all parts OF the body.
creating functional regularity and rfrieet
harmony throughout tho nervous system.
The pallor of the cheeks IS chaneeo 70
the delicate blush Of health; the eyes bright
en-: the muscles grow elastic, afncition .
created and good health returns
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
druggists, who universally oonsi5er them
the most important remedial agent they
have to dispense.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
Not Exactly Right
mot Sick Enough for the Bed or Well Enough
For the Table,"
Minister'S Wife Apy Describes Well Condition and
Tells How Overcome.

There arc thousands of people in all
walks of life, particularly at this sea-
son, who are mot exactly right I" and
yet are not sick, for whom single
bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla would do
a world of good, as it has done for
others. Business and professional men
as well as the busy housewife are es-
pecially susceptible to this debilitated
feeling. 1t is the peculiar combination
of the best tonic, ambitious, diuretic
and alternative agents of the vegetable
kingdom, carefully and scientifically
combined. which enables Hoods Sar-
saparilla to reach simple as well as
serious ailments when all other medi-
cines fail. Read Mrs. Hunts letter:
IS c. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
Dear Sirs: i trust that the ublica-
ton of my testimonial may serve 20 intro
duce Hoods Sarsaparilla to many who
need physical Improvement, and lead
them to give it trial My usband,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
A LOVE STORY
From the Lie OF the Late Eii~ood
Pleas, Of Henry County.


The following extract is from a pa
per prepared by Ben 5. Parker, on the
life of the late Prof. EIlwood Pleas. As
published ia the Nex Castle Courier:
1t is related that when but eleven
years old be rode on b horseback from
his uncle. Richard Pedriek's, near
Richmond, Iud 10 Joseph Griffin $
home near Spieeiand, this county.
to visit his father. who was building
house for Mr.. Griffin. This was
considered a remarkable feat Tor SO
young lad 10 perform al that period
and in the then existing state of
the roads and country. So strong was
this feeling that the landlord OF the
hotel at Cambridge City refused any
paw for his dinner or horse feed. A
boy of that age might now far easier
cross the entire state of Indiana IN a
buggy or on his wheel than he made
that thirty mile ride then. He always
remembered that visit with delight,
for il was then that he first SAW Mr..
Grifiu's little daughter. who was -four
years his junior. and thought her the
lovliest creature he had ever seen
Mrs. Pleas. after having trod the
Journey of life with him for more than
forty years, bears testimony that II
was case OF mutual love at hrS'
sight, for she was then the little girl OF
seven that stole away his boyish affec
I -
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
SABBATH SERVICES.
ri, ces Where the People of Rich
mono Are Invited to Worship
Tom rrow-Subiects.

GOLDEN TExT-He shall reward
every man according to his works.
Every Sabbath-school is requested 10
have delegates appointed TO attend the
county convention at Economy the
% b aud 18th of this month The
delegates viii be entertained free of
charge There Is an interesting pro-
gram The state superintendent will
be there. Ii is hoped the superiutend-
ent of every Sabbath school IN the city
will be present.
TIMOTHY WILSON,
Superintendent City Sunday schools.
FRIENDS.
South Eighth street Friends Church
-Sabbath-school at 9 o'clock a. In. :;
me citing for worship at 1890 8. N. !;
Junior Endeavor at ,: Is p. m; Inter
mediate at ): 45 p. M: \. p. c. E. So
ciety at g: 80 p. III. A cordial invita-
ti1r is extended to each of these
services Morning service conducted
by Edward BELLS.
PRESBYTERIAN.
First Presbyterian Chureh-Sunday-
school at 9 a. M; preaching by the
pastor at 10:3 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
Subject of the evening discourse,
William E Gladstone" Young peo-
| pies meeting at $50 p. m.
Second Presbyterian ehurch-All
services tomorrow as usual. Subject
| of the morning sermon, The Way to
Truth" Subject of the evening ser
mon, THE christian Statesman, w
Il Gladstone >,
United Presbyterian church, Rev
John Med. Hervey, pastor.-Divins
worship at 1890, sermon. Walking
Before God Now in the Perfection Of
Life Gospel meeting at $50, ser
mon. "Unutilized Forces in thu
lChurches.
| LUTHERAN.
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Rev. j. Beck. pastor. will preach a
10: 80 o'clock a. IN. Subject, Eek
Iandi-Hear Me-" Services at 7:3'
O'clock p. m.
| First English Lutheran church
Subject in the evening, Gladstone;
in the morning, God Our Protector.
i ST. Paul's German Lutheran church
Rev. Huber, pastor-Morning servic
10 a. M, subject, Bearing Witnes
for Christi Evening service, 1880
subject, Sad Things to Remember.
First Baptist church. -Preaching b
the pastor, r. N. McNemer, at tn
usual hours. Morning subject, "Th
Silent Appeal" evening subject
'Sunlight ard Shadows" the secon
of series of sermons on Joseph
Other services as usual.
Il Walter Lepnis will deliver an ad
dress to the Sabbath school union q
Mt Moriah Baptist church tomorro,
afternoon on why Should We Nc
Elevate 7"
METRIC DIST.
Fifth street Methodist church, A 6
Neal, pastor.-The pastor will preae
at 1920 on The Ascension" Specis
program by the league at 7:30.
II RHODA TEMPLE.
Temperance meeting at Rhoda Ten
tple tomorrow at $3.50. The subject
Indifference to Human Needs is SIN.
- "a 60, Z " haSa
Paper on the subject, to be fOflowe
by number of persons in short ad
ldreSSes.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

The women Of to-day are not as strong
as their grandmother
They are bearing a burden IN silence
TIA, grows beaver day by day; that IS
sapcins their vitality. elouding their hap
pines, weighing them down with the Voc
Of Ill health.
Ms. Alexander B. Clark. OF Az Nliehi-
can Avenue, Detroit, Is typical woman
Of TO-DAY. A wife with such AMBITION As
only a loving wife can have. But the
lows of her life were marrsd by the sx-
is,ence of disease.
Suffering as thousands OF her sisters have
suffered, she almost despaired OF hfe and
yet she was cured
To-day she IS well.
She wants others to profit by her tx
p<rience; to grow well; to enjoy health !;
to be as happy as she is.
@For five years l suffered with ovarian
trouhle,- Is Mrs Ciark's own version Of
the story. 81 was not free ono single day
from headache and intense twitching pans
in my neck and shoulders.
For months at time l would Be con-
fined to my bed.
AT times black spots would appear
before my eyes and would become blind
NV nerves were in such q STATE that step
On the door unsettled me.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
Remarkable Rescue

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield
H., makes the statement that she
caught cold, which sett ed on her
lungs; she was treated for month by
her family physician, but grew worse.
He told her she was q hopeless victim
of consumption and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist sug-
gested DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consur .ption; she bought a bottle and
to her delight found herself benefited
from first dose, She continued its use
and after taking six bottles found her
self sound and well, now does her own
homework and is as well as she ever
was. Free trial bottles of this Great
Discovery at A. 6. Luken s. Co. IS
drug store, large bottles 80 cents and
81 q
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

While ell eyes are turned with a
strained and anxious gaze towards the
West Indies, and newspapers are filed
with names of places unfamiliar to
-1-sDWs~;t-n~yn not be uninterestinG
to recall some OF tho deeds OF Yankee
sailors in those waters one hundred
years ago; for in those days the names
which seem now strange to us were
familiar to the public, and we have
history repeating itself as the century
closes. The thunders Of the American
navy have broken the tropic silence of
those coral reefs and palm girt isles,
and many good fight has been made
there by Yankee tars in days long
past. as thare will be again in days
soon to come, and while they were not
always victorious, they never faltered
in their duty, and were fighters
always.
Tho first of the 32gun frigates
ordered built by congress in 1775, TO
get to sea, was the Randolph" Cap
tain Nicholas Biddle in command
After meeting with the accidents of
gales and storms so damaging to the
old battle ships, and after takirg
numerous prizes, and being for con-
siderable time bloekaded In the port of
Charleston, finally. in March, l77S. she
sailed, with several smaller vessels, in
search of British men, of-war and pri-
vatears. On the 9TH of the month,
while east of Martinique, the British
81 gun ship of the line Yarmouth"
was sighted, and although the Var
mouth was about twice the size of the
Randolph, Biddle at once closed in on
her after signaling his consorts to get
out of danger. and SINGLE handed en-
gagged the Englishman, and fought
lively running action for an hour. when
the Randolph blew up. Biddle, though
seriously wounded, refused to be car
ried below. and was having his wounds
dressed on deck when the explosion |
occurred Four of the Randolph's |
seamen were picked up off piece of
the wreck by the Yarmouth four days
lister, being all that remained os a |
crew of 3l5, but the course PURSUED by |
Biddle saved the other vessels of his |
fleet, as the Yarmouth hsd been too
badly injured by the Randolph to
chase ana capture them.
In January, ITS. the l2-pun shin
Providence landed % men at Mas
sau and seized the forts. aud turning
their guns on a 16 pound privateer in
the harbor captured her, and six other
vessels lying there. and after spiking
all the guns in the Notifications. ear
rying off the small arms and ammuni-
ton found there and burning two of the
prizes. sailed away the next day with
the others. without the loss of a man.
On the outbreak of the war with
France in 1855. condition existed in
some degree similar to that of the past
few years.
At the close of the revolution in
179S we had but three men-of-war,
and one of these was afterward con-
verted into merchantma an. and no
steps were taken towards the building
mp of navy until 1194, when six
frigates, three of A guns and thee of
guns, were suthor .zed to be built
They were to be superior in every way
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

SABBATH observance was discussed
at length in the Presbyterian general
assembly at Winona yesterday. Reso-
lutions on the subject were presented
by a committee which called forth a
lengthy discussion. Sunday travel by
ministers was denounced. A resolu-
ton urging President Mckinley to or
der that no unnecessary Sabbath work
be done by the army and navy in the
present war, and that battles be not
begun on Sunday, met with decided
opposition and was finally laid upon
the table. The whole discussion
showed that there is very wide diver
gence of opinion in the church as to
Sabbath observance, and that the ten
denotes are toward more liberal views
on that subject.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

Mr.. Hi. Henry proprietor of the we'll
known Hi. Henry Minstrels, is the
proud posessor of one of the choicest
relics of the war of '62-the battle
flag of the Gath regiment, New York
volunteers in which regiment Mr.
Henry, served with bravery and dis
tinction. This battle flag was present
ed to Mr.. Henry by his old regimental
commander. Colonel 7. j. Parker, and
is tattered and tern relic of sixteen
historic battles; Mr.. Henry intends to
carry in his parades this old battle flag.
under which he served his country
Their parade will be given here at
noon of Wednesday, May %. on which
date Hi. and his ninstrels will appear
at Bradley's opera house, at special
reduced prices %. 80 and so cents.
Seats are now on sale at w. h. Ross
drug store.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
Work for the Veterans.

Department Commander Dodge o:
the g.. A. r. has issued a circular to
posts in Indiana asking each veteran
te select several young men of his
acquaintance for enlistment In case
troops are called for by tho President.
His action was caused by letter from
General Daniel Butterworth of New
York. The plan is for each veteran to
carefully pick several young men who
have the making of good soldiers and
prepare them for enlistment By drill
aud instruction.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

results. With the approach of spring he
has had an fndescribabI feeling OF i'll
health. Not sick enough for the bed or
well enough for the table In a few words,
He Became Run Down
each year from constant mental and phy-
steal action. Hoods Sarsaperilla has re-
lieved and invigorated him in every in
stance. Last month we purchased four
bottles of the medicine. / took two Of
the bottles, being weak,
without Appetite and v.eor.
After 1 had used half a bottle of
Hoods realized quite an improvement
and soon felt quite comforts bic. gained
so much that recommended Hoods Sar-
saparilia to my nearest neigh Dor, who has
had malarial symptoms. She has also
taken the medicine and its effect upon her
for good was almost magic. She has now
prevailed upon her husband to take it to
build him up. / have also given Hoods
Sarsapari1la to my two little girls. one
nearly years old, who is not strong. con-
sequently languid, and the other, Is years
old, for pimples which indicate bad blood
and disigure her complexion. Both have
been helped by Hoods SarsaperilIa which
am glad heartily to recommend Mrs.
g. HUNT, 101 West 31st Street. ". City.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

Euglishman with whom we were at
peace at that time. and proper apollo
gies and reparation were Immediately
offered and accepted.
A detailed story of the deeds of the
American navy in the West Indian
waters would be romantic one IN
deed, and it will be strange If addi-
tional chapters fully as thrilling will
not be written in the Lear future. In
any event, be it of victory or defeat,
no stain will be found on the stars of
the Union Jack, save those of the
blood of the brave men who will have
suffered to keep it ahoat.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
BuokIsn's Arnioa Sa,vs,

The best salve la the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fe-
yer sores, letter. chapped hands, chill
blains. corns, all skin eruptions, and
positively cures piles, or no pay re
quired. 1t Is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
A. g. Luken & Co.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
SIT is the Best on Earth. )"

That is what Edwards & Parker,
merchants of Plains, Georgia, say of
Chamberlain Pain Balm, for rheu-
matism. lame back, deep seated and
muscular pains. Sold by A. Il. Luken
Il Co., druggists.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Richmond. Indiana, for tie
week ending May 81, 1898:
LADIES LIST.
Brooks, Mrs; Biddlecome, Mrs.
Daniel; Colman, Mrs. Maria; Davis,
Miss Maggie; Hote, Miss Winfield;
Piper, Julia: Smith, Miss Arly; Win
ship, Leonia.
GENTLEMAN LIST.
Bymon, James E.; Bushby, DR.. g.
A /; Duncan, l.. s.; Hire, John;
Huntsburry; Jones, Byron Jenkins,
John; Long. Moses w Lettimer, DR..
F. h Mitchell, DIR. f D.: O'Leary,
DIR. Arthur; Page, j. b Patton. DR..
Madge; Rubenburry. Harriet; Specs,
DR.. S. D.; Sands. Willie; Schmidt, G.
A.; Stewart, J. h.
DROPS.
Baker. Miss Geo. Burnhard, Mr..
sV Persons calling for the above let
tiers will please say Advertised.
PERRY j. FREEMAN, Z. NJ.
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a WOnan'S
Burden.

This is a sso,y 81 a ssop,an addressed 10 a'o''e"
is a ossis Statement. 81 fa.1s TOO strong ~ -"
to yeqA,ye ena6eiishDseaf, too fi'e 20 %
s,r.1.s !, j. Aassea osey BY any sfao aeo,e-
srates Tie saL4e Of coed heaAA
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

Takes the burn out, heals the wound
cures the paia. DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil the household remedy.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

Seekers after gold are often dissap
pointed. Seekers after health take
Hoods Sarsaparilla and find it meets
every expectation.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

Upholstery and awning work a
Speciality. j. II. RUSSELL,
81 south fifth street.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
How to Cure All Ski Diseases.'

te nal medicine required. Cures teeter,
eczema, itch, all e-uptions on the face. hands,
nose, SC, leaving the skin clear, white, and
healthy Its great healing and curative
powers are possessed by no other RENE dy-
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
Cheap Excursion Rate to Cincin.
natl on Account of dewey
Day."

On account of the big demonstration
at Cincinnati on next Saturday, May
2lst, the Pennsylvania lines will sell
excursion tickets at one fare for the
round trip, s. 10. These tickets will
be on sale for all regular trains of Sat
urday, May 21st, good returning until
Sunday, May 22nd, inclusive.
C.. W. ELMER,
Passenger and Ticket Agent.
1S-1w
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21
Rev. Granville Hunt

is corpulent man weig hing 30 pounds.
He has taken Hoods Sarsaparilla every
spring for the last eight years with good
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

THE EXCELLENCE CT SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only To t. 's7rlnall,y anu
simplicity Of the combinas.1e- Mt also
To the care and skill with which II rs
manufactured by scientific processes
known To the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish To impress upon
ali the Importance % purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRSIA Flo SYRUP Co. with the med
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
Of the excellence OF its remedy. 1t is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as il acts on the Kidneys liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
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effects, please remember the name OF
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
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Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

DR.. Davis Anti-Hea dache
Cures where all others fail. All drug
gists. eod&w6mo
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-05-21

A Battle FLAG Presented to N. Henry.