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The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

'Twan't never Go fight but Come on,
boys an he was always in de front,
a-leadin' 'em on. Many's the time I've
brought up fresh boss for him when
his was shot, and carried coffee an
bite o something to eat to him on the
field. Wasn't no one else could cook for
the gen1 'eept ole Billy. Come here,
you damned black niger, an get me
something to eat!' he 'useter yell, an
you bet l did right smart. He would
cuss me awful, but, Lori that wasn't
nothing. When he didn't knew there
was trouble on.
"All through the war | tended him,
and when he was shot in the wrist at
Cape Girardo / nursed him. Lots o.
men went hungry in those days. but 1
generally could pick up something for
the gen'l. Had TO be mighty careful
bout It, for he didn't allow no stealth
Eyes, sab, I was captured jes once.
Lemme see. that was at Lone Jack.
Gen'l Shelby sent me TO Col. Jordan's
camp, bout mile away. an the feds
scooped me and took me into the viii
| lage, but in an hour an half the
James brothers came chargin' through
and drove the feds off. They pulled me
out from between two feather beds,
where l was keeping away from the
bullets, and took me back TO Shelby.
When he saw me he looked mad Glenn
through. Where in blazes you been,
you black rascal?' says he; go get me
some breakfast. damned smart
"When Gen'l Shelby started for MeV-
leo with his 1000 picked men he says
to me; Billy, you take Miss Betty
that's my missus and the children
back home and you're free man. So
left him at Galveston and carried
them cross the Gulf of Mexico TO New
Orleans, and from there to Lexington,
safe and sound. After that | drifted
off on my own hook, working as porter
in hotels an tending bar. and / never
heard OF the gen1 for more'n 30 years.
One day while l was working for Jim
Baldus in Chicago heard that my ole
massa was United States marshal in
Kansas City. and let him know where
was. lie sent for me to come back,
but | guess didn't start quick enough
to suit him. for one Sunday when was
readin' the papers in the barroom in
walks n man and says:
"'T'm Deputy Mnshnl Potts, of Kan
sas City, an I'm lookin' for William
Hunter
"'Is the man, sab, says |.
"What you done, BillyP' said Bal
dus. I'll stand by you
seen. Shelby told me to bring you
back with me-" Potts said. He said:
That blamed black niger worked for
me more than 30 years, an he's going
to take il easy now. You bring him
back. and I'll give him all the land he
wants
"'I'd go through fire for the ole
massa,' says /, and back starts. The
missus give me two horses and | staid
with 'em till the gen'l died. done lost
the best friend had then. An now
I'm living with Joe Shelby. Jr., sab. and
tend his children Jest as did him when
he was little Teller. But every Deco
ration day goes over to my ole massa's
grave and puts flowers on il In memory
OF the finest man that ever lived. sab
Gen1 Joe Shelby. kansas City Star.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02
A Good Road 10 Cincinnati.

The Monon Route and C. H. & ID. R'y run
four trains daily frcm Chicago to Cincinnati.
The day trains leave Dearborn Station. Chi
cago. at $50 a. m. and AS a. m, and are
equipped with elegant Parlor and Dining
cars. The night trains leave at $50 p. M,
and 2:45 a. m. These trains are equipped
with elegant sleepers and compartment cars,
the sleepers on the latter train being ready
i9s s oeeg Wancy a. g ~ n ASK C;t LOT tes
Office, 232 S. Clark St.. Chicago.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

Excitement is often the cause nf
strange kilograms. as we'll as other
queer manifestation.
A man Who had been one Of the pas.
Sengers on u shipMreeked vessel was
RESCUED almost by miracle. On ar
irving at a place from which he co.1d
seud Geographic message. he Tor.
warded the following dispatch to his
brother;
Il ana saved Try 10 break I, gsntI,
10 my Wife Tit.Risx
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

A nervous drummer, who carries with him
wherever he travels coil Of rope, was asked
by the landlord of a small hotel up in Shasta
county what the rope was for. That's a
fire escape" explained the drummer, "and
/ always have it with me so in case of fire
can let myself down from the window"
Seems like a pretty good idea" said the
in advance at this hotel. San Francisco
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02
ELECTRICITY for nrnIn.

A European scientist claims to have diseov.
cred an apparatus which will stimulate the
brain 1t has been tried on school boys, and
consists of an electric band. While scientists
have been busy iDventing unnatural ways
of making the brain work, Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters has for fifty years been doing it
ach troubles and builds up and invigorates
the entire system. There is nothing lust
as good"
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02
Suspicious,

Stranger-Do you know a man around
here by the name of Brown?
Man in the Door-Er-tall man?
Cant say; you see, never met him. /
am an attorney and rich relative of his has
died and left him fortune"
I'm Brown-walk right in. Do you
know, | thought you were the new gas col
lector. Ohio State journal.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02
surely n Dream.

The rich, talented, handsome 81 r7s,.,
prostrates himself at the feet OF the bess.si'
full cashier in the laundry.
BE minel" he implores.
Am dreaming the young girl b.,
self, anxiously.
:, She has not long to remain mai in doubt+Fa,
some stranger and marries the boW-leesss5
boilermaker to whom she had plighteds l.,
troth.
This, of course, makes it cinch that u,
is dreaming.-Detroit journal.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02
origin of ThnnksgIvInE Dny.

Eve ought to do something to make our.
selves solid with posterity," remarked one
of the Pilgrim Fathers.
That's so, replied his companion. "How
would It be to inaugurate a national holiday
that will be a convenient time for football
games?"
The rest is history.-N. Y. Journal.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

though l must
tell about it. A
year ago l was
taken very sick.
Doctorscould Go
me no good only
to deaden the
pain which l
had almost con.
stantly. 1 got
some of your
Compound and
took one bottla
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

He who builds according to every man,
advice will have queer structure.-Chjcss,
Daily News.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

The gossip in a home decreases as Il,
library inereases.-C Chicago Daily News,
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

The Public Awards the Palm TO Hale,
Honey Of llorehound and Tar for coughs.
Plkes Ioothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

BY the time a man succeeds in reaching
the top of the ladder he is too old 10 enjoy
the seenery.-Chicago Daily News.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

Two-thirds of the stealing done now,s,,.
goes under another name.-Chicago5 D55'a
News. -!
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

"lIow do you pronounce the last syllable
OF that word 'butterine?' asked the Gus
toner, THE last syllable is silent" stiffiy
replied the groeer.-London Answers.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

When you see man eager to confess
small fault the chances are he has a large
one to eonceal.--Chicago Daily News.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

After physicians had given me up, was
saved by Piso's Cure,-Ralph Erieg, VIII
Transport, Pa, Nov. %. 1893.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

What the fool thinks be knows the
Mise iran knows be Only thinks.
gag Daily Nswa.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

Sweat and fruit acids will not discolor
goods dyed with PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES. Sold by all druggists.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02
ne 30 AIwa,. elli,sr.

Golden opportunities do not always
Iglitter.-Caicago Daily News.
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02
To Cure "A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Ali
druggists refund money lift fails TO cure. 25c
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02
ELrrrER TO MRS. PINkHAx NO. o.,,og,

"Iam so grateful to you for wha,
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound has done for me that | feel az
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1899-12-02

Some Of the naval veterans were talk
ing of their experiences when this tale
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-30

to be settled by the council OF Nice.
It was the momeutous theme of the
day In obedience to royal command,
BIS bishops aud some 1000 inferior
ceirs assembled at Nice in Bithynla.
The first sessions met in the church,
and as the council continued It's work
the place OF meeting was transferred
10 the imperial palace, where special
apartments were reserved for this au-
gust body The main trouble was be-
tween the Jewish christians and the
Gentle christians.
ON the fourteenth day OF the FIRST
lunar month the Jews observed with
AN the solemnity and regard for the
Mosaic law the Feast of the Passover;
thus they celebrated the death of
Christ as represented by The Paschal
Lamb The frs, sabbath after Tho
fourteenth day OF the March moon the
Gentle christians celebrated With joy
ous religious services .he resurrection
OF Christ Neither sect would recog
uiZe the others festive day. and the
Council OF Ntge was greatly perplexea
aa how best TO please an parties.
After continuing their debates. pro
and con for several months. the cce,e-
siasdoa dign,nrics announced thar
tho bitterly waged war OF dispute Was
settled Easter day was for an dime
10 Dee me first sabbath Immediately
following tHp fourteenth I9y Of rho
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-30

Ostera was worshiped very generally
in northern Germany, and it is be-
leyed that the fame of the goddess
spread to England, where the Saxons
Joined in worshiping her. Until the
beginning of the present century court
was paid to Ostera by the kindling Of
great honfires and in other ways, and
even today in some of the remote dis
JrIcts where many superstitious beliefs
are treasured by the peasantry the
fame of Ostera still lives
The early Christians made the East
or celebration extend over a period Of
eight days, but in the eleventh century
the festival was reduced to three days,
and later to one day In olden days
Easter was the popular time for bap-
tism. The law courts We're shut ana
The poor and needy were Toasted re-
gally in the churches, a custom tina;
was much abused and which led 10
great disorder. Slaves were Temporal
rily free. the people gave themselves
mp 10 hilarity and all sorts of enjoy
ment Popular sports and dances
were added, and the joyous solemni,y
OF the day babe fair to be ruined
Indeed there soon came to be added
iarcical exhibitions, in which the
clergy Joined, doing and saying all
sorts OF ridiculous things In their pull
pits. Just to make their hearers laugh
"a ribaldry that the learned fathers
call "risus paschalls" The custom be-
came so indecent that the reformers Of
the sixteenth century declared war up
on 70 and succeeded In stamping out
the sacrllege
While many curious observances
cluster about Easter, the egg as an
emblem OF resurrection was. and Is.
most generally used by all nations,
De Gebelin has connected 1t with the
ancient Egyptians Persians, Greeks
and Romans, and mr. Schwartz finds
that It was customary among the Par
sees to distribute red eggs at their
spring festival In Germany. instead
of the egg. Is an emhlematic print, In
which three hens are holding basket
wherein are three eggs
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-30

try to eat something. Let me per.
suade you to try"
Il would do anything at your 70.
quest. he replied, but to eat ins,
now is impossible. You do not kno,
you cannot understand what tho
shock is to me. My thoughts were
full of something so very different
feel lost and bewildered, and upuks
myself.
He drew near her as he spoke. ana
held out his hand to say adieu
Il shall never forget this pleasan,
visit, Lady Florence he continued
Il have been happier than ever was
in my life before. | only regret tina,
il ends so abruptly"
There was no installing the youug
girls face; the warm color that
mounted to her white brow, the trAu
bling lips, the Shy, dropping eye. n
ever a face told a love story. it was
Florence Wyverne's in that moman,
when she turned away lest Pbuin
should read too clearly what She
NbAio iOl Ntlp onoh luSs f1p lOOkHF
at her with a half mournful smDa
The bright, dainty, wilful beauty
whom no one had ever yet tanned
shrunk timidly from him.
Florence, he resumed IF l."
The sentence was never finished
for at that moment Lord Wyverne en-.
tered the room hastily, saying thar
the carriage was waiting
"Goodby," said Philip to the YOUNG
girl, my regret at leaving you Is
lessened by the hope of being allowed
TO see you soon again"
II Philip Lynne could but have fore.
seen where and how he would see that
beautiful young girl next--if she had
known how many years would pass
before her hand touched his again
before she would see his face or hear
his voice, she would not have parted
with him so cherfully,
Twice that morning Philip Lynne
had been on the point OF proposing
for Lady Florence, to her
father, and once to herself. but each
time sudden and accidental inter-
ruption prevented the words from be.
ing spoken that would have bound
hin. to her for life. In after years he
wondered much what his life would
have been had he quilted Severnoke
Castle as the betrothed husband o,
Flornce Wyverne.
There was not much time for
thought In two minutes after Philip
Lynne had said good-by to Lord
Wyvernes daughter he was on his
way to the station.
1t was not until Philip was seated
in the train that he had time to re-
view at leisure the events that had
happened, and to speculate upon the
future that lay before him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-30
CHAP TER II.

1t was not a very eventful life that
Philip Lynne reviewed on that sum
mer morning as he Travelled from
Severnoke to Bathurst calm, hap
Ply life Of twenty-five years dura.
ton, neither frightened by vivid sun.
shine nor darkened by violent storms.
HIS home had been a peaceful one
no dark dull care brooded over it; but
he remembered how his parents had
struggled to keep up appearances
and TO maintain the dignity of their
name and race. His father was the
youngest and only surviving brother
OF Lord Lynne. He was not a wealthy
man. He had but a younger brothers
portion, and that was not a large one
He married a lady who, though well
born and beautiful, had no fortune
and their union proved a very happy
one, although they had been Obliged
to economist, and deny themselves
sometimes even the comforts of life
IN order that they might live as be-
came the Lynnes of Lynnewold.
*Nc "a P'iloC heiu bttu SUdIbQ On
Philips education; for although las
parents had much ado to keep their
footing in society, he had bright
prospects. He was the heir OF his
uncle. the wealthy Lord Lynne OF
Lynnewold.
There are not many older families
in England than the Lynnes. Ia the
earliest history of the Kingdom they
figured largely in nearly every reign
One of the bravest knights who
served that brave king, Edward the
first, was Hubert Lynne of the Woide
as their house was then called
stephen Lynne fought with the Black
Prince, and added fresh laurels to his
name. Henry the Fifth had no Drawer
or better soldier than Bertrand the
Strong, Lord Of Lynne. In the Ware
OF the roses they fought and dis.
tinguished themselves. Lynne
helped to win the battle Of Bosworih
Field. At the Field of the Cloth OF
Gold a Lynne was amongst the hand
soonest and most gallant knights.
The great maiden Queen herself
visited Lynnewolde, where she re-
ceiyed the homage of the then Lord
Lynne. When Charles the First came
from his prison cell to the soaffold,
Lynne stood near his royal master
and would gladly have died In his
place. When the "Merrie Monarch
was welcomed 10 his throne, none re-
ceived him more ioyously than the
Lord Of Lyme, who had expended
nearly all his wealth In the service O,
his debonnaire sovereign.
But from that time the glory of the
Lynnes faded. Whether they were
really impoverished through the im
mense sums raised by Richard LORD
Lynne, for the benefit of his rova.
master, or whether their zeal died
with the Stuarts. none can say: bu'
from the reign of Charles the Sec
ond there Is no more mention Of them
at least in public history. In me
private annals OF the family there y
a record OF each Lord Lynne Who
lived and died at Lynnewolde
To be Continued.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-30

THAT lawyer Is such great friend
81 yours" said one Detroit business
man GO another chat presume he
charged you only nominal fee
YES. OH yes Phenomenal. bigger
Than the Internal verdict Detroit
Free Press
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-30

woman to sell tickets Thus one more
occupation hitherto regarded as eNclu-
siyely masculine has been invaded by
the end-of-the-century new woman.
The FIRST woman ticket-seler Is Miss
May Lyons. and she handles the paste
boards and makes change With perfect
satisfaction 30 her employers and 20
their patrons
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-03-30

Theodore Hobigad, for many years
professor Of languages at Brown an
versity. died at Scituate, Mass. agea
q years. He was a native OF Frame
He retired from the faculty Of Brown
about Is years ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
Have Changed Their Location.


Our whole people who know the
sterling John Stevenson and h;s family
during their third of century residence
in this county, will be interested in
keeping tab on them. Mr.. Stevenson
writes the editor from his new home in
Minnesota, under date OF May Q:
1--WE arrived here from Algona, Iowa,
over a week ago. The family all &C.
companied me, and we are all in the
enjoyment Of good health. We are
situated in u comfortable house on the
banks of tue Red River of the North.
Everything here lcohs prosperous; seed.
ing nearly completed except fax, grain
fields az turning green and the leaves
comins on trees. The land is very
level and has deep, rich soil. will
not give my impressions OF the country
till lKter. We have half section OF
land and are breaking for fax and in
tend putting in 100 acres. The Red
River VALLEY is about so miles wide and
extends 500 miles north. This town is
at the head of the Red river proper, be-
ing formed here by junction OF the
Bots Des Sioux and the Ottertail rivers.
We have here the Great Northern, the
Northern Pacific and the Milwaukee &
st Paul roads.
At some other time I will tell you how
/ like this country. The towns OF Brock
enridge, Minnesota, and Wahpeton,
North Dakota, are connected by bridge
and are said to contain over 5000 people.
Here are all kinds of stores, mills, shops
and institutions, many saloons, many
churches and good schools. Wahpeton
has been great resort for people seek
ing divorce, but late law of North
Dakota will put stop to that enter
prise"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
sudden death Of a Good woman.

Her immediate family and the rela-
tives of Mrs. A. B. Saxton experienced
a great shock on last Tuesday morning,
by the announcement OF the sudden
death, from paralysis, of that estimable
woman at her home near Sparta. The
fatal shock came upon her about 8
o'clock, Monday evening, and she never
spoke and was unconscious till the final
summons, which came at O'clock Tues
day morning. a brief service was held
at the residence Wednesday afternoon
and the remains arrived in Viroqup,
Thursday morning, and were t4ken to
Springville, where in the little Advent
church, in which the deceased had for
SO many years worshiped, the last sad
services we're Conducted byElder Coop
rider, the family's pastor at Sparta
The remains were deposited in the GENE
terry beside those of three children and
other relatives.
Augusta g Favor, wife OF Amasa B.
Saxton, was nearly 81 years of age,
born in Illinois; came to this county
with her parents, Jonathan and Mary
Favor, 43 years ago, whore she had al
ways resided till her removal TO Sparta,
three years since. She was married to
Mr.. Saxton in 1867, and the result Of
the union was six children, two sons
anc one daughter now survive the de-
voted mother. Mis-. Saxton was sister
of jerome and Daniel Favor. She was
woman who during her long residence
here, held the love and esteem of all.
Citizens generally deeply sympathize
with the bereaved family.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
Methodist Gleantnas.

Thursday evening prayer meeting will
be held at 8 o'clock instead of 1880 /.
Remember the change.
Third quarterly meeting will be held
on next Sunday morning. Presiding
Elder Goodsell preaching the sermon
and administering the sacrement of the
Lords Supper.
Rev. A. j. Coram will delive- an
address to the young people and others
of our church on asOur Army" on Sun
day evening. Don't miss this, it will be
the tenth anniversary of the Epworth
League. A special invitation isextended
to all our young people to attend this
service.
The pastor has been honored for the
third cons ecutive time, by being invited
by his comrades of the Grand Army in
this city to deliver the Decoration day
address. He regrets deeply that a pre-
vious engagement prevented his accept
ance of the honor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
If there is anything wanted in GO

If there is anything wanted in sny
kind of foot covering for man, wc-asn OF
child, we invite you to call upon us, see
our distinct and hobby lines, get our
prices, and compare with others. Re-
liable goods, reasonable prices, careful
attention to the peoples wants is our
foundation.
THE VIRooUA SHOE SToRn.
Mr.. J. J. Adkins, an old school
mate OF Chas. 8. Slack, has number OF
good farms for sale in Southeastern
South Dakota, consisting OF wild snd
improved lande that are bargains. Part
les desiring to make new homes in the
west should call at the office of Chas. s.
Slack & Co for information. Mr.. Ad-
kins having been fs.mar in Vernon
county for ten years previous to his go.
ing to Dakota, and having farmsd IN
Dakota for seventeen years past, can
state from observation and experiences
the advantages South Dakota has ovel
other states.
- Ask Il. w. Cox what he thinks Of
the McSherry tobacco trsnsplsnter ht
bought of Chas. 8. Slack & Company
last season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-10
Honor For The winner And Our City.

Honor For The winner And our City.
The Viroqua high school, and Miss
Name Miller, it's representative, won a
signal victory in the declamatory con-
test held at Sparta last Friday evening.
The affair was participated in by the
chosen representatives OF: Tomah, Ona-
laska, Bangor, Sparta, and Viroqua
schools. and each, presumably, selected
their best talent for the contest. Miss
Miller was the only lady contestant,
and she is accredited with scquittine
herself with great credit to herself and
the school she represented. Her sub
iect was ssThe White Swan" The judges
were Judge Bryant, Prof Congdon, and
Rev. Miller, all of La Crosse. This
makes Miss Miller the representative
of the several schools which contested
In the state contest soon to take place al
Madison. Viroqua citizens general,
zeal highly complimented by the dis
tinction won by one of their young la
| DIV students