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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-12
Letter from Chas. Smith in the
Philippines.
MANILA, P. l., March 90, 1899.

MANILA, r. l., March %, 1899.
Dear Brother:-Still we do guart
duty and still the fight goes on, withou
Co.'S A. and B. y \ y Lieut.. Morrison
and Adams and Adjutant Lien wer,
put into vault yesterday. They wer.
all much thought of by all the boys Of
the South Dakota Regiment and W.
much regret their untimely death.
managed to get on the firing squad
which fired the salute over them, and
by our request we were allowed to see
them before the funeral took place.
They all more or less looked quite
natural; Adjutant Lien was the most
recognizable, having been shot in the
abdomen. By the way he is said to
have died miserable death, but when
I saw him he had faint smile on his
face. At the time he was killed he
was taking an order to Col. Frost to
counteract former order to charge the
Insurgent Notifications when q ball
struck him, and he fell from his horse,
but knowing the Importance OF the
message he tried to mount again, but
could not and died in about half an
hour. The message did not reach Col.
Frost and the charge was made aud it
was then that Sydney Morrison and
Lieut.. Adams were killed. Both were
shot in the head and undoubtedly in
stantly killed. Lieut.. Adams eye was
shot out and his face was the hardest to
recognize. Morrison was shot just over
the eye and. though his face was much
swollen, was easily recognized. They
could not wash the blood off their faces
entirely consequently looked bad.
When the news reached rs I could
not believe it, and when heard the re-
port confirmed was just completely
broken up. sgd seemed just like q
brother to me, even since we came here,
we would meet in his room or tent, as
the case may be, and talk over our news
from home and tell each other of the
plans we had made concerning what
we would do when we got home. The
last time I spoke to him was about
three weeks ago and he with his CON-
pany E was about to go to tho trenches.
It was moon light night, and we sat
down near Gen. Otis headquarters and
had quite talk. beneath the tall dark
trees, when the tattoo sounded he arose
to 60 to his quarters and I to mine, we
shook hands and said good bye; and the
next time saw him he was in his cof-
fin. sgd was kind and always pleasant
and further more Christian. Many q
time we attended prayer meeting to-
gether. Well perhaps it was for the
best, anyway it is the fortune of war.
The pail bearers were Sergt. Schlossar.
Will Hill, H. G. Schlossar, Chas. But
Ter, Walt. Doolittle and Donald Fox.
Firing squad: Spot Stringham, Art
Carloson, Chas. Smith, Rob Hawkins,
Joe Wheelen, Chas. Ward. Fred Hen
gle, Tom Hoffy, E. N. Cole, Roy Ellis,
Fred Watson, Louis Flaskey, Lawrence
Will Dickenson, Henry Har-
man, Frank Goebel and George White,
they were under command of
Lieut.. Hawkins.
Well I am not feeling we'll so will
close for the present and rest up little
Give my love to all the folks. Write Of
ten. Tell them all to write often as
news are great thing here. Well good
bye. From your loving brother,
CHAs. SMITH,
..-.--.... Co. B list S. D. Vol,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-12
PasturaGe.

will have pasture for stock the com
ing season, two miles east of Beloit.
Plenty of water and shade.
46 If. D. D. SULLIVAN.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-12
Real Este+e Loans

At lowest rates. Enquire of L. II. LAR.
SEN. Cashier Canton State Bank. s6tf.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1899-05-12

Use Zip Top" -four, . home pro
duct, which can always be depended
upon a. being the best.
HENDERSON & GU1NTER.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
FLU RS.

It's we'll for you that we
bought our furs early before
prices on furs took a jump.
We were most fortunate in
buying them when we did.
Our Stock is complete and
includes every new style. We
have collarettes at $3.50, SIS, on
TO SIS. Scarls from IS to
$3.50, and muHs from $3.50
TO $40. These prices are low,
and you should buy at once,
and buy here.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
CAPES.

A cape is the most conven-
lent ready-to-wear garment
made You can throw it off
and on in an instant. Then it
is slightly. 1t hangs in a very
graceful. and becoming style
on any one.
We have black chinchilla
capes, with rich plaid hoods at
S12; and some with black and
white hoods at the same price.
Misses Tan Capes with
fringed shoulders and a plenty
inside plaids at $500.
Black Astrachan Cape, full
ripple sweep. si2.
Black Kersey Capes, fur
trimmings, -S1f.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
New Silks at very
Reasonable Prices.

Luxorine is something new in black silk
IFS an extremely SOFT corded silk, with very
rich lustre. Fl in. wide; price, 81 rs per yard
Allslk black Armure, 20 inches wide, 75c
and SOC per yard. Better grade, "a inches
wide, at LOO per yard
All-sk black taffela, 20 inches wide, SOC.
per yard. Others at 5,85 and SIPS per yd.
24-inch rich lustrous black satin duchesse,
500 per yard. Better grades at S125, $3.50
and S1.75 and cheaper ones at 75c. per yard.
2i-inch aIl-silk black luxor 500 per yard
Very good one at SOC. Then we have them at
SIPS, $50, Sl.75 and $500 per yard. We
have everything in colored silks that's stylish.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
A Comfort Special.

We have down here line of those new "pro-
cessed" Cotton Comforts with veryrich figured French
Sateen coverings. They are really worth $3.50.
just as many as you want at $3.50. Just think!
But you must come to-day; you can't get them
tomorrow at that price even if they are here.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
A Big Bed Spread Offer.

Among the big offers for to-day is a full size, ex-
cellen quality, white bed spread, with lovely, big
marseilleS designs.
Sl.25. Our price to-day is Soc You'll have to
buy these quilts to-day if you want to buy them at
this extremely low price.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17

Full size eeVenuae soft and silky white
pink blue and yellow broken borders, 1898 pair worth
When they worth say-ha
they really SIS.
Now nqurng mind will naturally
afford sell SIS blankets Well this facilities
this firm permit buy for spot great pairs
direct from the mill excluding the wholesaler
expenses You receive his profit; DON'T
quantities. direct exposed as to-
how afford undersel other
done Then will surely make this
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
Here we tell YOU of some very
Unusual Coat Bargains.

Every mentioned tailored finished
style by skilled aors purchase
enables offer them at S. So SIS prices
Worth saving isn't it?
Ladies' Fine Black Coats.
ornamnted pearl buon caopd bottom; lined
Our Price S.
Ladies' Fine English Kersey blues
and breasted with buttons; coped
lined throughout with rich silk and satn have
$l2. Our price, $1o.
Ladies' Fine English Kersey Coats blues
with pearl buons ovepped and lined with
satins Worth SIS. Our price $l2.
Ladies' Ceviot Kersey grey black
breasted
seams and fancy stitched edges Worth s20 Our price, SIS
ynsswAznaa huauut
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17

New Colored
Dress Goods.
You who are looking for an :
exceptional value in colored :
dress goods will find it among :
these in this lengthy list: :
The Best :
Plaids
in Norfolk at soc. per yard are :
shown here. They are made :
of melrose and camels hair :
material. Some of them are :
perfect limitations Of the rich, :
expensive plaids. Then we
show 5O-inch :
All=WooI
Plaids at 75c.
some big stylish grey mix
lures are among them. And :
we are offering some 52-inch
handsome
SIPS Plaids
for SI.oo.
We didn't have a sufficient
variety of dollar pIaids, conse-
quently we reduced some of .
the dollar and a quarter ones.
The Plaids
at $I.5o
are simply beautiful. New
purple and new blue grounds
with shaggy bars of the rich .
est harlnonizing colors.
New Golf
Plaids
for rainy-day skirts and capes
at $500 and $3.50 per yard;
Sc inches wide.
Now we tell you about some :
plain color Suitings. 42-inch
all-wool, very fine weave
Venetian
Cloth
in garnet, new blue, brown
and-green, S1.oO per yard. A.
inch rough serge suitings in
green. brown and grey mix
lures, soc. per yard; all wool.
rleirose
Suiting
is very podular for suits now.
We have it in two shades of
grey-one Of brown and one
Of blue. Price, 75c. per yard;
81 inches wide.
Ladies'
Cloth
is in strong demand for suits,
too. We show it in grey,
green, brown, red and black
at $1.Oo per yard
44-inch handsome grey and
black mixed.
German
Suiting
for suits, 800 per yard. It's
hard twisted, tightly woven
tweed, very hobby. Then for
separate skirts we show 54-inch
all wool. tan mixed and grey
mixed
Canvas
Suiting
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17
Stylish Wish Black
Dress Goods.

: Dress Goods.
=. In price, quality and variety
= our black goods department
: stands unrivalled.
= 5o-inc1 smooth pretty all
= wool black
= Broad
Cloth
9 800 per yard. Makes very
= stylish suits.
= Then we show a 44-inch
: all-Wool rough covert serge at
SOC. per yard. This is pretty
for skirts.
= We have something nice in
the way of a soft, silky
z Camel's
y Hair.
= Its thick and has good
2 weight. 5oinches wide; $3.50
per yard soft as swansdown.
. Here another kind Of serge
= Russian serge - something
= entirely different from all other
= Serges. It's a serge with
y smooth, even hard WeaveS
and
: Lustrous
= Black,
As inches wide; plice Csc. per
= yard.
45-inch pure all-wool French
. serge, soc. per yard.
IT is a very good material for
rlourning
z Dresses.
y S2-inch very pretty, smooth
: Venetian cloth, 75c. per yard.
Better grades at 81, $50
: ane $500 per yard.
Beautiful black Crepons, AZ
= inches wide, at S1.25, $3.50,
= 81 and up to $3.50 per yard.
4o-inch black Crepon
. SOC. per yard
. Was S1.OO.
Wool powderette is one of
: Priestly'S new Weaves in black
:. goods. It's woven in a SINH
= lar style to armure silk-a web
: effect. ~ inches wide; price
= $1.2S per yard.
: Priestly's world renowned
: Silk warp
: Henriettas
: for mourning wear, Si.25,
= $50 and $1.75 per yard.
Atwood black Henriettas in
: all widths and qualities and
= pllCeS. TflCeS range from
= 75c. to
= $l.25 per yard.
= 44-inch new granite cloth,
= soc. per yard. Better grade at
- 75c.
Now we close by telling you
= Of a new
= Magnet
Cloth
It's whipcord weave. andvery
= elastic, 75c.; "A inches wide.
It just what you are looking
= Tor is not here at just the
=. price you want to pay, come
. down here, we will show ii
= to you.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-17

In price, quality and variety
our black goods department
stands unrivalled.
5o-inch smooth pretty all
wool black
Broad
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-29

charming home wedding at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank K. johnson, when
their niece. Miss May Bingham, daughter of
&. K. Bingham, was united in the bonds of
holy wedlock to Frank 8. Buck by the Rev
W. A. Tuttle. The immediate friends of the
bridal couple had assembled in the rooms
which loving hands had made bower of
beauty with evergreen, palms and ferns in
terspersed with potted plants, when the
strains of the weduing march announced the
approach of the wedding party beneath a
floral arch. Rev. W. A. Tuttle, the oficiat-
ing clergyman, was followed by the groom,
Frank 8. Buck, accompanied by his best
man, Arthur E. Starkey, then in tripped two
pretty little misses, Gladys Leonard and
Jelsie johnson, dressed in white and gath
cred up the ribbons about the altar to await
the coming of the bride and her bridesmaid,
white, the bride carrying handsome bouquet
of brides roses. The ribbons were einter.
laced, the low musical notes waited through
the rooms, the sacred words were spoken
and the solemn pledges given which united
two of Spring fields happy young people in
cerity the best wishes of the friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Buck. Ice cream and cake were
served and music was furnished by Misses
Gladys Leonard and Jessie johnson while
| the display of the many wedding presents
was duly inspected and admired. 1t wa.
travelling suit of green, accompanied by the
groom, tried in vain to elude the vigilance oil
their friends in their attempt to reach the
| carriage unseen. For this daring ruse they
we're numerically showered with rice and
we're glad to hasten their departure. Mr.
| and Mrs. Buck will soon after their return
begin housekeeping on Summer hill. Among
| the out of town guests were Miss Flora John
son of Granville, N. Y, Edward Buck oi
Arlington and Arthur e. Starkey of VIII.
mington. Much happiness is desired by al
for the future of Mr.. and Mrs. F. 8. Buck.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-29
TOWNSHEND.

Eugene Bemis is very sick with appendi.
citis but he refuses to have an operation per.
formed.
Mrs. Annie Batchelder and Addie Morse
are out again after being sick almost all ol
the winter.
Frank Waterhouse has bought barn on
the Harwood place which he will move to his
farm and rebuild.
G. H. Willard is in very feeble health; Mrs
Willard is better.
G. Pratt has begun work on E. J
Knapp's house.
DR.. T. G, Rice started Thursday morning
with his wife for hospital to have an opera
tion performed for appendicitis.
Miss H. A Fletcher is improving hel
fences with new coat of paint.
Harley Winslow of Chicago is visiting hi!
mother, Mrs. Hattie Winslow.
Mr.. Farnsworth and wife of Chester have
come to live with her father, Cyrus Farmer
G.. P. Winslow was in Worcester and Pep
perell, Mass, the first of the week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-29
SPRINGFIELD,

Charles Fred Morse of Springfield and Miss
Florence j. Bennett OF Brookline were
united in marriage April 27 by Rev. George
W. Bailey.
1t is proposed to give an exhibition of
colonial and modern art about the middle of
June at the opera house for the benefit of the
town library. 1t is hoped that each and all
will contribute something to the success of
this most desirable object, and an urgent re-
quest is made for the cordial support and en-
couragement of all the citizens of Springfield
in making this exhibition a phenominal sue
cess. Further particulars will be given next
week.
was held FRIDAY evening of last week with
Mrs. II. B. Holmes, when the gentlemen
were entertained by the club. g. NJ. Witt
won the prize for gentlemen.
Misses Alice s. Hall and friend, Miss Em
erson, are expected this week for short
vacation to be spent with j. r. Hall.
Mrs. E. 8. Allbee of Bellows Falls has been
this week assisting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. M. Allbe, in establishing their new
home on Main street.
Mrs. j. Hartness and Mrs. r. M. Colburn
enjoyed Wednesday and Thursday in Keene
with DR.. and Mrs. Worcester.
Mrs Chase of Boston is visiting her sister,
Mrs. William Wheeler.
The May Festival to be given at the opers
house promises an attractive program. Fifty
wedding invitations have been issued to the
Tom Thumb wedding which will be attended
| with two ushers, four flower girls and eight
bridesmaids. The sewing society of Tattle.
| vile will also be another entertaining feature
There will be vocal music by Miss Tessie
Powers, Mrs. W. Staples and Mrs.F. Buck
The Heart of Maryland attracted large
number last evening who were in attendance
at Bellows Falls.
WEDDING.
Tuesday, April 25, at high noon there was
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-29
Permanent Roads.

The legislature of 1898 passed an act to
'.improve the public roads" and created
the office of state highway commissioner.
W. B. Wall of Randolph was appointed
commissioner and receives 81 per day and
expenses tor the days he works. One Of
bis duties is to tell the various road COM
missioners what constitutes permanent
highway improvement, and his letter re-
Gently issued to the commissioners is as
follows:
In accordance with the highway law of
1898, suggest: That all roads macad-
amized not less than 8 inches thick, or other
wise built of stone not less than one foot
thick; gravelled roads in clay soil or on
sandy roads or in wet lands; roads built
by laying Hemlock, Tamarack, Cedar or
Chestnut logs, mot less than 12 inche, in di-
ameter covered with not less than inches of
gravel; or by lowering or filing to make a
better grade; will be held to be permanent
road work under the provisions OF the law
of 1898.
The macadamized roads are the best, ,and
where town is building such, it should
proceed with the work under the law of
1898.
The commissioner recommends stone or
| gravelled roads where macadamized roads
are not feasible. If the gravel is spread
evenly, SO that when rolled, it will not be
less than six inches deep, and rolled thor
oughly, it makes very good permanent
roads, but it should be carefully kept in re-
pair.
All permanent roads should be finished
not less than 13 feet wide, and should be
so graded as to descend from the center to
the gutter, at least 1-2 inch to the foot, and
more on hills so that the water may quick
ly leave the surface.
All culverts, on roads built under this
law, should be built of stone, iron or tile.
Under the provisions of section 3443 Vt
Sts., no part OF the 8 per cent Highway taz
can be used for repairing or rebuilding
bridges, culverts, or approaches thereto
exceeding four feet span.
The commissioner recommends surface
drainage, by means of cutters and such oc.
casional culverts as the surface of the lanC
renders necessary.
You should consult with the selectmen o
. your town before beginning any work OF
permanent roads, as to the location of you
work, the best material to be used, having
reference to your location in the state, anC
; the nature of your soil.
The state commissioner is required Il
meet the road commissioners in each count,
at least once year He will meet the Wind
ham county gentlemen in the Brooks hous
at Brattleboro on Tuesday, May 16, AM
the Windsor county commissioners at th
Junction House in White River Junctio
on Wednesday, May IL.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-29
This is how the Randolph Herald views

This is how the Randolph Herald views
the situation: "The first of last week Gen.
Grout carried the senatorial war into
Africa by welcoming the Vermont Metho-
dist conference at Newport and the latter
part OF the week made himself solid with
the Mystic Shriners by riding their drom-
edary. By these lively manifestations, he
carries fear to the troubled breast of bis
opponents, who see politics in all that he
does-and perhaps do not deceive them
selves. W. w. Is "tuff-and devilish sly"
as the late Josh Bagstock would remark.
The Burlington Free Press says:
"United States District Attorney j. L..
Martin of Brattleboro, in contradicting the
report that he was entertaining congress
sionsl aspirations, said that he would not
exchange his present position for two seats
in congress. He continued: 81 am not a
candidate; don't want the position and
wouldn't have it now" A little later per-
haps Mr.. Martin may be ready to consider
. seat in congress, but he is plainly not
open to combinations at the present time.
Other aspirants in the second district will
therefore take ample notice and govern
their congressional bees accordingly"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-29

Miss Helen A. Roux is very much better;
she has gained considerably the last few days.
Miss Katie Grout has gone to visit her
her niece, Mrs. Hayes, in Massachusetts,.
j. W. Graves returned home from Wind
sor last Thursday.
G. s. Frost of Keene was in town last
Thursday.
=, Miss Msude Twitchell has new Peerless
Triumph" wheel.
s. L. Hecht of New York city has been in
town a few days this week.
Rev. and Mrs. Albert Hammett of Bellows
Falls called on Mrs. s. A. Whipple last Tues
day.
N. G. Manderson of Boston has been visit
ing at Mrs. X. L. Osgood's; he returned yes
terday.
Miss Alexander attended the concert at
Bellows Falls last Tuesday, and was the
guest of Mrs. Dunham.
Allie Dwinell is still gaining, and was able
to be dressed for the first time last Thursday.
Mrs. Charles Simonds and her children are
slowly recovering from the mumps.
Morris Glynn went to Rutland last Wednes-
day on business.
John sheean of Cavendish is working for
William Cory.
Mr.. and Mrs. McKarty who have been
working at the mill for some time, have lett
this week and returned to their home at
Hinsdale, Mass, on account of Mrs. McKar-
tvs lameness.
A public meeting of the Golden Cross will
| be held next Monday evening at 8 O'Clock in
Odd Fellows hall, when Elmer E. Hill and
| James Carruthers, grand commander of Yer.
mont, will deliver addresses Music and
recitations will be given during the evening
by local talent. All are cordially invited.
At special meeting of the Golden Cross
| which was held last Thursday evening at
| Odd Fellows hall, the following new mem
bers were received into the society: Mrs
William Cory, Mrs. E r. Lake, Frank Rich
ardson, E. A. Houghton and H. E. Richard
son.
G.. W. Roberts of Butte City, Montana,
evangelist and ex-saloon keeper, will speak
at Cambridgeport church to- morrow morning
and evening. His subject in the morning
will be "The Life OF the Prodigal Son in
Connection with Missionary Work on the
Frontier" In the evening he will give his
famous lecture entitled "From Bar-room t.
Pulpit" 1t is hoped that large number
from this place will take the opportunity tc
hear him.
| Henry Richardson of Haverhill, Mass, ha,
been visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. G.
Richardson, for a few days; also his brother
George, who is in delicate health.
| We are pleased to state that parties from
| this place have recently visited Keene anG
report that Mrs. G. S. Frost's millinery estab
| lishment is pleasantly situated, and her many
| friends here will be pleased to know that hel
business is rapidly increasing, SO that she ha!
had to engage extra help to assist her ant
| Mrs. Conant.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-04-29

one of the nine cases Of Episcopal churches
said to be without pastors is erroneous
and that in only one ofthem has there betn
any appreciable vacancy during the tve
years that have been in Vermont. There
is enough of truth in Gov. Rollins words
about the decline of religion in the country
districts of New England to render u;-
trustworthy statistics particularly unfors-
nate"
The Ava Maria, a Catholic paper, says
"The lament of Governor Rollins should
serve as trumpet call to the Catholics OF
America. Professionalism is failing of sheer
inanition its vitality has not been greater
than that of other sects that tretted and
fumed upon the worlds stage for three
centuries and then retired into.the back
ground of history. In America, as IN
England, the church's opportunity . has
come; and to meet it there must be
larger interest in Catholic education,
greater zeal in preaching the word OF God
to both Catholics and non-Catholics; htuf-
gical devotions, virile piety, and power
tul Catholic press. The complexion o.
this country is far from Catholic, as yet
but Proteslants are beginning to reali2s
and regret that they have lost the religion
Of their fathers, and it will not be long be
fore they begin to yearn for the religion O
their grandfathers.
1t is true that Catholicism has made
wonderful strides in New England but th'
growth has been in the larger places, no
in the rural districts. The country is still
Protestant as it always has been, and i
missionary work is needed and efectiv,
work is to be done, it must be dom
through the Protestant churches.