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The Lamar register., 1899-05-03
Rn.h for ren.!on.

The pension office is being almost
overwhelmed with applications for
pensions now being filed by soldiers
who served in the war with Spain. The
demand is beyond all expectations. The
regiment which has achieved the dis
tInction OF having the largest number
of applications for pensions thus far
Is the Thirty-fourth Michigan. The
number OF pension applications so far
received from this regiment Is $50. or
over one-fourth Of the enlisted
strength OF the regiment. The second
place belongs to the District OF Column
bia regiment, which has in $50 appli-
cations. Then follow the Thirty-third
Michigan, the Eighth Ohio. the "Presi-
dents own" as 1t is called, and the
Second Massachusetts. The number of
pension applications from the Second
Massachusetts,. which is the fifth on
the list, is 31I. Seventeen officers OF
the stan OF the District of Columbia
regiment are among the applicants for
pensions.
OF all the regiments mentioned the
only two which were under fire were
the Second Massachusetts and the
Thirty-fourth Michigan. The Second
Massachusetts had a number killed.
and the Thirty-four Michigan had
four men killed at Aguadore bridge,
and probably dozen wounded. The
principal cause upon which pensions
are asked is malaria.
The pension office officials say the
rush for pensions for those who served
in the Spanish war is very remarkable.
in view Of the fact that. up to 1882.
there were number of regiments
which had served all through the civil
war which did not have. all told. 100
applications. 1t is the belief of the
pension office that the pension attor-
neys are largely responsible for the
large number of pension applications
which have been made.
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03

OF the honored dead soldiers and ON
GERS OF the civil war. The bodies OF
the Spanish war dead were brought
to New York by the steamer Crook. In
order that they might rest forever in
the soil of their n: I've land.
In accordance with the direction OF
the president, every honor. military
and civil. was shown to the nations
heroes. The government departments
and the federal courts were all closed
at noon and the flags over the govern
ment buildings. barracks. navy yard.
and the forts along the Potomac were
half-masted.
The military escort comprised all
the artillery troops at the Washington
barracks. troop of cavalry from Fort
Myer, battalion of marines from the
navy yard. and the entire national
guard of the District of Columbia. Col.
Francis F. Guenther. Of the Fourth
artillery, had command OF the troops
and charge of the military ceremonies.
The day was perfect. The sun blazed
from a cloudless sky and the scene In
the historic cemetery overlooking the
Potomac river and the white walls of
the nations capital was profoundly i'm
pressive. The site selected for the In
terment is one of the most beautiful
in the cemetery. II is in a direct line
about one-half mile south OF the old
Lee mansion on the top of the slope
toward the river. Here In parallel
lines were the newly made graves with
the fiag-draped caskets containing the
bodies OF the dead soldiers at their
sides.
About the graves were formed the
military in imposing array while in a
group stood the president. the mem
bers OF his cabinet. and other distin-
guished functlonaries OF the govern
ment. Back and around these was the
vast concourse OF people, while all
about through the trees lowered gilt
tering shafts and monuments reared to
the memory of the distinguished dead
of previous wars. The customary vol
leys were fred. taps were sounded. and
military dirges were played by the
bands. The religious services were
very simple. There were no addresses
or eulogies. The committal service of
the Episcopal church was read by Port
i Chaplain Freeland, Of Fort Monroe.
and in order that the soldiers who died
as Catholics might be buried in eonse-
Grated ground, at the request OF Cardi-
nal Gibbons, the consecration service
of the Catholic church was conducted
by Rev Joseph F. McGre. OF ST. Pat
rick's church, who offciated at the
burial OF Gen. Garcia
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03
Saved a vessel.

Springfield (Mo.) Correspondence to
st. Louis Globe Democrat: Mrs. Sarah
EYersol. an old lady OF this city. Is
trying to secure a pension for saving
government vessel from capture in
1851. Mrs. Eyersol then lived at Com
merce. Scott county, Mo. On Deeem-
Der 20. 1851, the rebel general. Jeff NJ.
Thompson. captured the town OF Com
uierce and n portion OF the Federal
garrison stationed there. The Missis-
sIppI river was then thronged with
boats In the government service. and
the City OF Alton happened to be due
at Commerce on an upward trip about
the time the rebels entered the place.
Gen. Thompson had his eye on the
rich river prize as soon as the boat
came in sight. and began to post his
men behind some ricks of cord wood In
order to capture the steamer when 1t
should reach the landing. All the
women had been ordered to leave the
river bank. but Mrs. Eyersol refused
to go away. aud prepared to signal the
approaching vessel. She took a posi-
ton close to the landing and waved
her handkerchief In warning to the
boat as Il steamed up toward the con-
cealed enemy. The signal was not un-
derstood, and the boat continued TO ap-
uroaeh the landing. The steamer had
rounded to, and the deck hands were
getting ready to throw out the gang
way, when Mrs. Eversol shouted at the
ton of her voice, Don't land! The
rebels have captured the town." Then
.al aur n
ger, and began to back away from the
landing. The rebels opened fire on the
boat and riddied the pilot house with
bullets. No one on the vessel was hit
by the fre Of the rebels. and the City
Of Alton steamed back to Cairo.
The story OF Mrs. Eversols' loyal
deed spread among the rivermen and
Federal officers, and soon she had more
than local fame. After the capture of
Fort Donelson, when Gen. Simon B.
Buckner was brought up the river a
prIsoner, Mrs. Eversol went on to the
boat at Commerce to see the djstin-
yuished captive. The rebel general
mad heard of the Union heroine, and
showed her particular attention.
Several years ago Mrs. Eversol, who
had become widow, made an appuca-
tiou for a pension, basing her claim on
The service rendered the government
In saving the boat from capture. The
rroo, Of the war incident was made
out and placed in the hands of the con-
qressman from this district. Before
the matter could be introduced in con-
gress all the papers were lost. The
nreparation OF the proof had cost the
widow much time and considerable
money. and she was very unhappy on
account of the misfortune. Mrs, Ever
sol has just passed her 10Th birthday.
She is poor, and an effort has been
etarted to revive her pension claims.
MANY of the witnesses whose evidence
could once have been had to prove
the story of the saving of the steam
boat from the rebels are now dead,
and the woman fears it will be difficult
to establish her claims.
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03
Colonel Erb.rt.

Col. Egbert, who died fighting the
Filipinos, was very brave man. and
for over 40 years had been a soldier.
He first fought the Indians years ago
out West. He fought in the civil war,
and was wounded there. He was in
the famous charge of San Juan Hill, in
Cuba, ana was wounded there. 1t was
at first reported that he was killed.
but this turned out not to be true. for
he got well and came home to see his
family Then he went to Manila to help
Dewey, and last Sunday he was shot,
dying in the way soldier loves to
meet his end, while leading his SOL
diers into the thickest of the fight.
War is not all glory, for there are
many, many aching hearts for every
deed Of bravery. But if it were not for
such men as Col Egbert this would not
have been the great free country that
it is today. Standing over him. Gen.
Wheaton barred his head and said:
You have done nobly.''
What grand thing 1t would be If
we could all live so that when we came
to die someone could say that of uc.
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03
CURRENT PROOF
! ,.p ONE 1000 VOLTS
Fos ELECTRICITY.

Of Cistsiasd. ohis. Is .
L., ossdusior - does the
1 maid Really KIN Asysodyr-
!. for EaTi'iag.
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a NEW POETIC STAR RISES.

A new poet has arisen. His name Is
Edward Markham, and he is school
teacher In Oakland. Cal He has been
writing verses Of merit for a number
Of years. aud his name Is familiar 10
the lovers Of poetry who read the lead
ing magazines and newspapers OF the
country. and who pay some attention
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03
Impre..ive Ceremonies.

With full military honors, in the
presence of President Mckinley and his
cabinet and multitude of people, the
bodies Of the S36 dead heroes who gave
their lives for their country in Cuba or
Porto Rico during the spanish-Ameri-
can war, were consigned to their last
resting place in Arlington cemetery.
where repose the remains OF thousands
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03

free. All goods stamped. FRED MOEL-
LER, 14l3 Larfmer St. Denver. Coloraoo-
GOODS SENT FOR EXAMINATION
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03

HAPPY JACK" DUNN.
Ot wire and twist 1t about the
wire at one place and then we
a good long loop of 1T aud twist
uhd this same long wire some
&c up, This makes a new cir
~ the current. and then we cut
st wire between these two places
on and do whatever we have to
mad taken the slack of the first
up and was putting the Jumper
second. Just one end OF this
eeh twisted around this second
Neh got the shock. l had my
IN my belt at the back aud some
'hey touched the first wire and
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03

fhe New fNIh AiHFaNAat7 @a
raj an electrical worker had
shock OF 1000 volts and
spsry vas raised concerning
n electricity a man can stand
ss, a eirrult in screwing a
r.U on a trolley switchboard.
IA Ne received the mentioned
~ volts John Dunn OF Cleye-
plasrs the number at SEQ, and
thaf this a not sutncient to
nany cases. Dunn has had
suly years experience in tax
u ghne al work and Is in a
to knoV. Dunn ia known
=hs associates as the human
Z rod tie fears no 500 volts
stys electricity. lie denies
zpsl TIE SeS Yorker men
stappsd any such enormous
He eoyly admits that he him
T. 1850 withou, losing mors
liza day. lie has had 90 many
4iry shocks that be has trUu-
rgnsmbeTiuE them alt. Here
b. has to say on this topic:
EzPssihlc for a man TO receive
i o. 100 volts in any power
b. the country. fog no street
rsss neh a powerful eusr-at
! Cleveland the voltage Is '0o.
b. exception Of the suburban
bA5ch run up TO $50. and thi. q
|st9a throughout the country
HsE York man got n shock OF
J.. bot that u powerful enreEh.
tel y1u. had Il once ard !
Il Ias aboa; twelve years ago.
vas working for the Cleveland
! Lighting company. vas
he once OF John !. Shiphss5.
3 s5psrioF street. when the %
On the beat told mc there vas
J SiTc on the Brooklyn TIA X
u Eeat Fhs wire was dauEilag
alEOst 10 the ground. II sas
I'd VEN dangerous. 30 I rLid
would cut enough oG TO keep Il
.iiiinE anybody. while the TO
tslcpAoned 20 the company
Z There vas = big eroS4 about
rgrybody thought l EoGii BE
Z ! tackled the Slrr. caught
{ The wire and Was ius. about
T. shea 4 nr~sbcy -ame run
ioaE Hello. Dunn. says he.
are you going 10 dor With
Z reaches np and grabs me By
Nos. be MA standlnS on the
and the minrt. he grabbed mo
ih0d a circuit and | sot the full
tie eurrrHt or course il aas
Imagination. but I sHeAr 10 yia
heard the machinery In the
house out in Brooklyn buEzins
The shock made me grab ms
zita such a grip that ! bent the
handles straight. II l had
hold o; the wire vita the other
the pliers ep Il would have
iHsren;, because all my force
aaEe been eIerted In cutting the
Bat this way. the harder the
the more / gTippsd the wire
Eho have had shocks Say they
e go, That's because they
presence Of mind. They give
'nst braerd my feet against the
ard and pulled with all my
and somehow / 90, loose. But
gers, where one OF the handles
re badly burnt That was only
IL, but I've had double that
ore than double that. About
ars ago was working all alone
Perkins block. We had two
across Seneca street,
ias pulling up the sag and max
y Joints. Now, when we are
wire We have what We call a
Z That Is. we take a short
The Lamar register., 1899-05-03
Denver Directory.
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Observation-Disclosures
order direct from
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prices. Catalogues
4. FRED MUEL-
Denver, Colorado.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18
Croker's Change.

Richard Croker, the Tammany boss,
returned from England last Saturday
and his first newspaper interview
caused a sensation. When he went
away two months ago he was a pro-
nounced expansionist and declared
that the democratic party had always
been for expansion. During his alb
sence he has turned completely over
and returns an anti eXpansionist, de-
clares the war in the Philippines is
mainly to promote McKinley's second
term ambition and that it should be
stopped. He praised Bryan, speaking
of him as one of the greatest men III
the country and nearer to the masses
of the people than any one else.
While he did not say he would support
Bryan for the Presidency some drew
that conclusion. The democratic con-
ference in session at Saratoga where
Judge Van Wyck's boom as the next
democratic presidential candidate was
being given an impetus was struck by
a cyclone. The boom vanished.
Croker has turned and all Tammany
must turn with him. One man, the
political boss, has upset the plans of a
conference of many lie aiding democrats
from different parts OF the country.
New developments in the latest move
of the great boss are awaited with in
terest. He may be convinced that it
is useless to fight Bryan and IS there
fore going to get into the band wagon
with him. Croker is evidently play
ing political game of some kind and
his followers are wondering what's up.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18
The Dewey Reception.

Governor Smith has appointed the fol-
lowing state committee to make plans
for and have charge of the reception to
Admiral Dewey at Montpelier, himself
county, F. H. Button of Middlebury;
Bennington, O. NJ Barber of Arlington; ;
Caledonia, Harry Bledgett of st. Johns
bury; Chittenden, Elias Lyman OF Bur-
lington; Essex, Porter II. Dale of Island
Pond: Franklin, DIN Merrill of Enos-
Isle La Motto; Lamoille, Charles II.
Stearns of johnson; Orange, ". B. Vial!
of Randolph; Orleans, G. S. Ranney of
Newport; Rutland, Fletcher ID. Proctor
of Proctor; Washington, l.. Bart Cross OF
Montpelier; Windham, George w. Hook
er of Brattleboro; Windsor, W. w.
Stickney of Ludlow
Twelve of the above fourteen members
of the above committee met Gov. Smith
at Montpelier Monday afternoon to form
ulate plans for the coming celebration.
Assurances have come to the Governor
from all parts of the state indicating a
desire to welcome Admiral Dewey in a
way never before attempted. Gov. Smith
called the meeting to order, Col. u. W.
Hooker of BIattleboro was unanimously
elected chairman of the committee; Col.
c. S. Forbes of st. Adams was elected
secretary for the committee and Olin
Merrill OF Enosburg Falls treasurer.
The Governor said that the date OF
Admiral Dewey's arrival in Montpelier
could not vet be fixed but indications
pointed to the largest crowd ever seen IN
Vermont on that occasion. lie sad he
had called on Mayor Senter and had been
assured of the hearty cooperation OF the
CITY of Montpelier. Col. Hooker suggest
ed the cadets of Norwich l University as a
guard of honor; the First Vermont regi-
ment as escort and one carriage in the
parade in which should ride Admiral
Dewey and Gov. Smith; that the various
examinations in the state be invited to
participate in the parade at their own eX-
pense that the expenses OF all the bands
in attendance be paid from the puDnc
fund; that a reviewing stand be erected
on the State House grounds, where, after
the parade, every one will have an oppor-
tunity to meet the Admiral face to lace.
1t was the unanimous opinion of the
committee that the celebration should
be confined to one day, an illumination
and fire works in the evening closing the
occasion. 1t was unanimously voted that
the parade be strictly confined to Yer
monters and that no outside organlza-
tions be invited, although it was suggest
ed that President Mckinley and cabinet
be invited to attend. Col. Hooker accepted
the position of marshal and was given
full authority in the appointment OF MS
staff.
The secretary was instructed to invite,
through their chief officers, every organi-
cation in the state to attend the celebra-
ton on or about October 10Th.
Gov. Smith, L. Bart Cross and Fletcher
ID. Proctor were appointed a committee
to confer with the committee to be APP.
pointed by Mayor Senter in the matter of
a selection of a reception committee
which is to comprise at least fifty men,
bers.
Gov. Smith, w. B. Wall and L. Bart
Cross were appointed a committee on
Transportation and Gov, Smith and DIN
Merrill as a committee on finance.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18
THOUSANDS DROWNED.
Fearful Havoc and Destruction In
Porto Rico by the Hurricane.

PONCE, Porto Rico, Aug. 12.-lt is
now plain that Ponce was the greatest
sufferer by Tuesdays hurricane. The
rivers Portuguese and Canas flowed
through the city, drowning thousands of
people.
Five hundred bodies have already been
recovered.
An eyewitness who was on the top of
large stone building in the Alhambra
plaza saw the bodies of men, women and
children floating in the water i'll the
streets. Every one was paralyzed with
fear and unable to render any assistance.
The southern coast was swept clean as
far as Yauco, Is miles. The towns of
Tallaboa and Juana Diaz were destroy
ed. Only the large church edifices are
left standing.
The storm of 1867 killed 5000 people,
and it is feared that the number of
deaths is greater now.
There is not drop of water in Ponce
to drink. The cisterns are full of salt
water from the ocean, and the stencil
arising from the dead bodies is dreadful.
Widespread sickness is sure to follow.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18
Sec. Root Means Business.

Cobwebs will not foarish in the war
department during the administration
of the new Secretary. He is giving
the affairs of his department. a careful
overhauling, is quickly obtaining a
good understanding Of the situation
war in the Philippines as quickly as
possible. 1t is evidently his opinion
that the war has been allowed to drag
along long enough. 1t is costing us
much in life and treasure and doing
injury to our interest there. He means
business when he says: CAL the men,
all the arms, all the supplies and all
the money necessary to stop that night
over there will be forthcoming: There
will be $4,000 men there by the first
day of November fully equipped and
ready for active service. l think that
force will be sufficient. If not, more
men will be sent there"
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18

The soothing and healing properties of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its pleas
ant taste and prompt and permanent
cures, have made it a great favorite with
the people everywhere. For sale by j.
NJ Taylor.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18

In commenting on Judge Powers card
the Caledonian says: The Judge has got
lots of nerve because tie state papers
ran only few months ago double column
cuts of his endorsing DR.. Greenes Ner-
vura and little while before his picture
appeared in an advertisement for Paine's
Celery Compound. His card, which now
appears without his familiar likeness, has
no uncertain sound and it is very evident
to shrewd observers that he has sharp
ened his snickersnee for his last political
battle. Meanwhile the voters of this dis
trict can watch the political battle from
afar and see how easily Gov. Page will
win.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18
Aid For Porto Ricans.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-The trans
port Mcpherson, with its cargo of sup
plies for the food sufferers of Porto
Rico, left her pier at the foot of Pacific
street, borough of Brooklyn, at 4:30
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. About two
thirds of the original cargo of army sup
plies were left behind to make room for
the quantities of rice, beans, grain,
clothing, lumber, etc, required for the
immediate necessity of the sufferers.
Up to within a quarter of an hour Of
sailing voluntary donations kept piling
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18
Russia Not Disarmino.

The peace conference is over and
there is increased military activity in
Russia. This is causing a few sarcas-
tic remarks from the European press,
which is not bit surprising when it is
remembered that the Gar issued the
invitations TO the peace conference.
100000 rubles for building fortifica-
tiohs at one of its forts, land forces
have been increased and there are 9TH
er military maneuvers that indicate no
intention on the part of the Car to
begin the process of disarmament at
home. The European nations must
continue to bear the immense burden
of their large standing armies. Not
one dares to make the first move
towards disarmament and the aim will
be as heretofore, to keep ahead of each
other in Strengthening their fighting
forces,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18
Large order For Steel Cars.

PITTSBURG, Aug. 12.-It is an
nounced that the Pressed Steel Car com
pany has just received orders for $500
cars, of 100000 pounds capacity each,
from the Erie railroad, Western New
York and Pennsylvania railroad and the
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg rail-
road. The contract price of the orders
aggregates 50. 100000.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18
A stny For Mrs. Botkin.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15.-Judge
Cook has granted 10 days further stay of
execution to Mrs. Cordelia Botkin, the
convicted murderess of Mrs. John Z.
Dunning. The bill of exceptions in the
case has been filed, but not yet settled.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18
FinInnders Looking For a Home.

ST. JOHNS. n. f., Aug. 10.-A depu-
tation of Finlanders is here inspecting
the country with a view to arranging for
the immigration of thousands of Finland
ers who are emigrating because of the
tyranny of the Russian government.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-18
Lnrre hummer shInments.

MINNEAPOLIS. Aug. 10.-A special
o. The Times from Duluth SAYS: Thirty
Two lumber vessels were loaded in Duluth
larbor the past few days, ard the weeks
shipments will be the greatest on record.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-02-16

I am not sure, but think Missouri has
about 500, 900 legal voters. Now, put
a poll tax Of SOC on each legal voter;
this, | think, would be more proper
tional; this way the owner of the 100
acre farm would have to pay "a so IL
he is q legal voter and bis hand SOC.
The poll tax OF the 500, 900 legal voters
would amount to $3.50, 900. Add this
to the 21Sc per acre road taxes OF the
real estate owners It would net 81, ,250,-
900 for the whole state; divided
equally In the ia counties It would
make $40, ,e64 for each county per an
mum. Elect competent road commits
sioner in each township and use this
money on the roads and do the work
in the spring of the year. Release the
farmer and let him tend TO bis crop,
but hire the unemployed and give him
q chance to make living, II be wants
to work, and do the work right as far
as It is done each year, and when the
roads are all In good condition once
then put the tax down to 10 per acre,
just enough to keep the roads In good
condition. Please let others express
their opinion and plans. / have the
honor to remain,
Yours very respectfully,
H. HUBERT.