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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-03-04
Scruples Overcome.

story of certain Captain j,
who was brave officer and a good
disciplinarian; but nervous and
eccentric. He had a mania for
roll calls. One day he saw pieces
of soft bread Uttered about the
company streets, and shouted with
his customary impulsiveness,
"Fall in, Company 3 !" The
men fell IN and the roll was called.
Then the Captain referred to the
fragments of bread. Don't let me
see any more of this waste
mighty good pudding. Right
face, break ranks, march -
The story was current, but
probably not true, that Company
b was once called into line that
the Captain might ask which man
it was that oweh him ten cents.
On another occasion the same
captain had command of the guard
line, with headquarters in the viii
lage of Falls Church. At the post
was the sergeant and half a dozen
men. Strict orders were issued
against interfering with private
property. Soldiers are human,
however, plump chickens were
near, and the result may be inn
agined.
Early the next morning one of
the "loysl" inhabitants presented
himself at headquarters with a
grievance. His fattest chickens
had disappeared during the night,
and feathers had been found Just
outside the picket post. Capt. j
was indignant, and of course the
roll was called. The men were
lectured on the sin of chickens
stealing, and a search of haver-
sacks was ordered. The scare b
was made but not feather was
discovered.
Capt. j. gave sigh of relief,
and the complainant had nothing
to do but withdraw.
At dinner that day the captain
found a nice plump, juicy chick
en-, finely roasted, awaiting his
attention. He looked at it, sniff
ed its aroma, aud was about to
fall to; but the instinct of an Off
Ger stayed his hand. He called
his black servant.
"Horace, where did this chick
en- come from -
"Got him outer your haver-
sack, cap'n."
"Out Of my haversack %
The captain looked at the chick
en-, then at the heavens. Then he
laid down his knife and fork,
sprang to the door and called out,
"Fall in - Again the inevitable
roll call.
"Who put that chicken in my
haversack 2" he demanded.
A smile passed down the line
but there was no response. The
demand was repeated in somewhat
milder accents, for the fragrance
of roast chicken was in the air.
Finally the sergeant spoke:
Captain" he said, "we all had
a hand in 1t. We thought bit
of poultry might he good for a
change, and your haversack was
handy"
Captain j called up serious
face; but the chicken had temp
ting smell. The lines of his coun-
tenance relaxed.
''lt was a wrong thing to do he
SAID, ga very wrong thing, but
now that the bird is cooked
it smells like a good one--it would
be wicked not to eat it,"
And eat it he did. At the next
roll call he animadverted again
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LANCASTER AND CHESTER

BETWEEN CHESTER AND LANCASTER
Schedule in effect Daily except Sunday
on and after Sept IL, 1898.
WESTBOUND EASTBOUND,
Nos. IA and l6. Nos. IL and Is.
"A M. Nj. A N. p NJ
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sOI OF Richburg IL 3S 745
s So ASS Basoombville 1852 755
s 80 4 SS Fort Lawn 1912 SIS
IS 90 90 Ly Lancaster ArI25O s 55
Connects at Chester with Southern
Rotlway, Seaooard Air Line and Car
olina and North Western hallway.
Connects at lancaster wish the Ohio
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Leroy Springs, Pres, Lancaster, S. G..
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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08
"IngO1nar" Friday Night.

The John 5. Lindsay company, which,
has been billing the city for the past
week, will arrive tomorrow evening. Its
agent has made everything ready for a
successful season of classic drama. The
company opens Friday evening in ON,
gornar, the Barbarian one of Mr.. Lind
says best characters. The Portland Ore
CONAN says of him: "Mr. John S. Lind.
say is certainly most powerful actor
He has power of PRESERVATION seldom
reached by the best actors He assumes
the character and loses his identity en-
tlrely. AS '1ngomar, the Barbarian, he
is simply perfect" He is supported by
his daughter, Miss Edith Lindsay, and a
capable company.
You may secure your tickets Friday
morning at Dent & Buffers. Reserved
seats rs cents; general admission SC
cents.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08
From Mallick District.

Following is an extract from a letter
:. onl henry Grostein published first in
'ne Grangeville Press;
enclose you little good news and
YOU can depend upon it as being true.
r. Inc Big Extension of the Buffalo
lump has been discovered at Mallick
suict' on the Salmon river. The ledge
freegold. "' "
:. mere are six claims located ON the
~, ss lead This lead runs up about four
-, e' rom the river, and to within four
nc Oh the Big Buffalo Hump group.
- Great excitement prevails here, and
la seven toboggan and two dog trains
81 ' with R. Mcconnell, of Florence, as
a., ms is supposed to be the big ledge,
nj. was located first by Tom Gallagher,
Prize. ieaa 'he orano
and ae brand Prize shows up the best
fm.s sfe II is that the free gold has been
Fra. Other locators are iEd. Clark,
cros. Matthews, l.. Dexo and H. R.
W., - IS believed to be the biggest thing
iedss 500 in this country, as the
s e can be traced 1900 feet on the sur.
Crooked creek runs THROUGH .bes.
the oea'lons. Almost foot of snow on
'ne river banks now, =
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08

+. j. Whitney, G. p. r. A., st. Paul
Minnesota.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08
Captain Schattner Returns.

Captain L. D. Schattner returned from
Manila Sunday. He was detained in
Dan FRANCISCO on business connected
with his resignation and to obtain release
from the service SO that there would be
no uncertainty about the course he
might pursue i'll his relation with the
government His resignation was &C
cepted to take place March 25 and he
was granted leave of absence until that
date.
captain Schattner has been suffering
severity from the diseases peculiar to the
Manila climate. His personal appearance
Is proof sufficient that he has been very
SICK man, He says he has gained
strength very rapidly since he got away
rom the malerla of the Philippines
The ocean voyage brought him relief
from fever, and he believes he will re-
cover rapidly now that he is in his native
land and III the glorious Lewiston uallev.
Capt. Schattner left Manila two week :
before the battle i'll which the Idaho bows
distinguished themselves. He did not
expect trouble of a serious nature when
he left, but the soldiers were not self-as-
sured of safety and were very vigilant.
Although the captain is silent on this
part OF the subject, it is known that he
was IN line for promotion had his health
permitted his remaining in active service.
Captain Schattner reports the Lewiston
boys to be in fair health and good spir-
its. They are all anxious 70 return home
and they believe they are entitled to be
relieved, if not by the text of their en-
listment, at least by the spirit of that
obligation with the government.
The captain does not have a good opin-
ion OF the PHILIPPINES as possession or
OF the natives as subjects of republican
government. He is not an expansionist.
His experience does not promote much
interest in the future of these islands or
the people who inhabit them. He be-
lieves that they are a formidable hostile
foe, and will be hard to subdue. They
take to warfare with the instincts of the
savage, and they will fight with the
bravery of the fanatic.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08
For Sale or Lease.

Half section of level farming land s
miles from Lewiston, lately farined by
Al wisner. Address d. Putnam, 1888
2Ist street San Francisco, Cal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08
Malicious SANDER.

l, G. w. Goeldner, have wilfully and
maliciously slandered the characters o
Mrs. John Phillips and Peter Klaus with
out forethought on my part.
Now am ready and willing to take
back all such SANDER against the
said parties, and that the same
is utterly false and untrue, and that / dc
further agree to utter no more such talk
of this character about said parties from
this date on for evermore, and that copy
of this shall appear in the Lewiston Tel.
Ter for three consecutive issues
G. w. GoLDNER.
Sworn to and subscribed this goth day
of February, 1899, at my Office at Pine
City, Nez Perce county, state of Idaho.
JOHN PHILLIPS,
Justice of the Peace.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08
The Surveyors chain made it the
shortest transcontinental route.

For maps, tickets and full informa-
ton call on or address or o. r. Il N.
agents, or
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08
Notice.

To my friends and customers of many
years: This is to inform you that l have
sold and transferred my stock in trade in
the hardware, stove and tinware business
to Mr.. George w. Fletcher, formerly OF
Fletcher, Stein & Co., Boise.
Mr.. Fletcher is thorough hardware
man and comes fully prepared to conduct
a successful business at the old stand.
In retiring from the business so long
conducted by myself, l ask for my sue
cessor the same kind consideration and
patronage you have always given to me.
Thanking YOU one and all for your pat.
ronage for 50 many years, / am truly
yours. c. c. BUNNELL.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08

Benton Denny of this city has a suit
against the railroad company over the
right of way through his homestead
near the mouth of Potlatch The railroad
it seems, claim to have acquired certain
rights in the premises by government
franchise which Denny denies and he
claims too that the railroad company is
trying to hold possession of grounds for
spur and buildings over and above the
right of way across the land. Mr.. Denny
has instituted two seperate suits for an
aggregate sum Of $500 for the trespass
upon his homestead.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08

O. 9. DIXUN, Cen Agent.
Janison Block, corner Riverside and
Mill SITS, Spokane Wash.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08
A Few
Interesting
Facts.

When people are contemplating a trip.
whether on business or pleasure. they
naturally want the best soryic, obtain
able so far as speed, comfort and safety
are concerned. Employees of The WIS
CoNSIN CT5NTRAt, LISUs are paid to
serve the public and our trains are
operated So as to make close councc-
tons with divcrgtng lines 1T ali June
ton points.
Pullman Palace Sleeping ana Chair Cars
on through trains
Dining Gar service uueNcclled. Meals
served A la CARTE.
In order to obtain this first-class service,
ask the ticket agent to sell YOU a ticket
THE WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES
and you will make direct connections at
st. Paul for Chicago, Milwaukee and
all points East.
For any further information call on any
ticket agent, or correspond with
JAS. {. POND,
General Pass Agent,
or JAS. A. CLOCK, Milwaukee Wis.
General Agent,
246 Stark Street,
Portland, Oregon.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08

Sa m Irwin mining man from Elk is
in the city. He is interested in both
placer and quartz properties in the Elk
and Badger districts. He says while the
attention of mining men is more or less
distracted from the old camps by the
overshadowing Importance of Buffalo he
believes the other districts will receive
due attention during the coming season
and that great activity will be experienced
on all sides during the coming summer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08

r,oc Glassware is going at Golden Star
noe ny, because they give it away with
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-08

For Sale--A stock of general ner-
chandise, all staple goods. About $1,000
at seventy-6ve cents on the dollar. Present
location can be leased by buyer of stock.
j. A. Pinney, room IL third floor, Lew
iston National Bank building.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-02
A BRACELET IT WASN'T.
But it Caused One Young Woman
Some Embarrassment.

There is a man out Columbia
shock just the other day. He has
wife and the wife has pretty sister
who is staying with her. Sister is
young and so unused to the ways of
city that her brother-in-laW feels it
necessary to look after her very care
fully He is especially anxious that
she shall not take on any of the sum
mer girls ridiculous fads. One of them,
as perhaps you have heard, though |
am happy to say ! haven't seen 1t yet
in Washington, is the wearing of a sill
yer bracelet about one ankle or course
it's fad no man cares to see his
pretty sister-in-law adopt, so you may
judge of the horror of this Columbia
Heights man when he saw his wife's
sister trip out to board car on the
Fifteenth street transfer station,
one recent afternoon and espied, as
she lifted her fluffy skirts, silver
bracelet, an undeniable silver brace
let about one slender ankle. The
street car wasn't fast enough for him.
He called a cab and dashed home to
break the news to his wife. Sister
Jennie was too young to know any
better, but she was going entirely too
far. Wife looked at the matter in
precisely the same light and shared
his horror at Jenny's behavior. The
offending maid was called into her
sisters room as soon as she came
home, in order that she might be made
to see the error Of her ways. Wife
presently emerged, somewhat red of
face
You're a goose" said she to her
waiting husband. This was too much,
Perhaps Jennie had undermined her
good taste with the horrifying fad.
why. pray?" he demanded, with
dignity. Was it not a silver bracelet?
mo, 1t wasn't" answered Wife. 1T
wasn't silver and 1t wasn't bracelet.
1t was aluminium, and-well clasps
will give way sometimes you great
silly. The ideal Just as If Jennie
didn't feel embarrassed enough about
1t already! A bracelet! The idea Of
your not knowing what it was!"-
Washington Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-02

statement was issued Friday afternoon
formally denying the rumors OF the in
tended Franco-Russian intervention in
the Transvaal war, declaring that
France has no ground and that she has
no desire for any such intervention at
present and that Russia is most like
ly placed in the same position, adding
that Germany is the only power d.
rectly concerned in the matter.
Cetewayo's General Taken.
London, Oct. 2S.-The Capetown cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph says
he learns that Col. Schiel, the wounded
and captured commander of the Ger
man contingent of the boer forces, Is
the same individual who acted as Get
ewayo's military commander in the
Zulu war and who, after the battle of
Ulundi, offered 1000 as a reward for
the capture of the fugitive chief.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-02

Glencoe and were defeated and dis
persed after a long battle. Gen. Sir
William Penn Symons, the British
commander, was severely wounded ana
Mai. Yule succeeded to the command
Kimberley is practically surrounded by
the beers. The beers again attacked
Glencoe and began shelling Dundee
The beers evinced great yalor in their
losing battle at Elandslaagte. The
town of Barkly West, near Kimberley,
surrendered to the beers. 1t is feared
in London that the beers have en-
trapped the eighteenth hussars. A
French report has it that the great
powers will interfere in the south Afri-
can war under the terms of The Hague
convention. Gen. Butler, who will
have $4,000 men, intends simultaneous
ly to invade the rransvaal from three
different points, march through the
Orange Free State and hold Natal.
Losses at the battle Of Glencoe: Brit
ish, 100 killed and wounded; boer, 400
killed and wounded. Fifty-three beers
are reported to have been killed by the
explosion of mine at Mafeking. Vry-
burg, Cape Colony, was captured by
the beers. Beers captured train
near Ladysmith. The beers are NOV
ing in several columns, apparently TO
surround the main body of the British
force in Natal. Joseph Chamberlain,
in defending himself in the house of
commons, declared republican ideals
dangerous to Britain. England has
81 800 troops in south Africa at the
present time. The total strength of
her army throughout the empire is
now 225, 407, which may be increased
to 656 40.7 Five large transports left
England with troops. A train of live
stock for the British army was cap
tured by Gen. Joubert twenty miles
from Ladysmith. 1t is reported that
British army officer and some war cor
respondents were on the train. A
vague rumor from Cape Town to Lon
don says 1,500 beers were killed at
Mafeking. Britain called for 5000
more men. Harcourt told the com
mons in effect that the war was need
less, having been provoked by Cham
berlain, but he promised to support
the government.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-02
CABLE CULLlNGS.

Colombia has II revolution.
Serious riots break out in British
Burmah.
Jimenes has been elected president
of Santo Domingo.
The French wheat crop, though less
than last year, Is above the average.
Sig. Foil, the eminent singer, died at
Southport England, after weeks i'll
ness,
At Oporto five new cases of the but
bonic plague and three deaths from the
disease were reported.
The governments of Argentine and
Uruguay have decreed ten days quar-
antine against arrivals from Santos and
five days quarantine against arrivals
from elsewhere in Brazil after disin-
lection.
The Haiten government has nomi-
mated Judge Day rs the arbitrator in
tho pending Met2gar claim against
Haiti for damages sustained through
the infringement OF n certain conces~
sion.
Eugene Easton of Kansas City, Mo-,
n newspaper man, has been captured by
the boer forces in south Africa. and the
state department Is now In negotiation
with the Fransvaal authorities for his
release.
The Bolivian national convention
met ON Friday and on Sunday will
elect the next president of the repup-
lie. 1t is considered almost certain
Gen. Pando will be selected for the
presidency.
The brig Iuliana Schlosser recently
arrived ut Santa Cruz de Tcncrffe on
her way to Brazil and reported that
during the voyage the hclmsman had
murdered the captain, the captains
wife and the mate.
Applications have been made by the
United States embassy for the extra
diton of Max Schiemaugk, n major OF
the United States volunteers in the wal
with Spain. who was arrested in Rer.
lin some months ago for obtaining
money under false protenses.
The British parliament voted Clio,
900 900 for war expenses, MS asked BY
the government. England purposes
after the war. to create five fedora
states in south Africa, including Til,
Transyaal republic and Orange Ere,
State, under central government lik,
! that of Canada. The beers attacke,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-02
MONKEYS HARD TO TEACH.

An experienced animal trainer SAYS:
las rule monkeys are readily trained,
but occasionally there is one as in the
human species, who is Ounce and
won't learn anything, is positively stu
pid and refuses persistently to become
educated. The trouble in teaching
monkeys is largely that they are mis-
chievous. They try to overdo things.
and do things which are not wanted of
them; so that in order to make them
them; so that in order to make them
perform as desired steady drilling is
necessary, although they grasp an idea
quickly. The only two species of ami
mails which can be taught by precept
and example are the chimpanzee and
the orang-outang. They are imitators,
and to instruct them in doing a thing
1T is only necessary for the trainer to
do it first himself and then either one
of these will initiate him"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-02
PARN.

| am a mystery that walked the earth
Since man began to be;
Sorrow and Sin stood sponsors at my
BIRTH
And Terror christened me,
More pitiloss than Death, who gather
eth
His victims day by day,
| doom man daily to desire Death,
And still forbear to Stay.
More merciless than Time, leave man
Youth,
And such Lies sweetness out;
More cruel than despair, | show man
Truth,
And leave him strength to doubt.
bind the freest in my subtle hand;
blanche the boldest cheek;
hold the hearts of poets in my hand,
And wiring them ere they speak.
| walk in darkness over souls that
bleed;
| shape each as | go
TO something different. drop the
seed
Whence grapes or thistles grow.
Grace DEMO Litchtield,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-02
TELEGRAMS In BRIEF.
WAR AND PEACE.

1t transpires that 1t was Cinnamon
and not American soldiers, who looted
Philippine churches.
President Mckinley returned tt
washington. He believes the country
Endorses his Philippine policy.
General LaWton, with a force Of
1000, started for Tarlac, where Aguln-
ado is supposed to be in command.
The United States transport Reso-
Mte, with provisions for Porto Rico
sailed. She has 800 tons of provisions
aboard.
A cable announces the death in the
Philippines of Major Guy Howard, son
of General o. o. Howard. He was
killed in action,
Admiral Dewey occupied box at the
Columbia theater, Washington, on In
yitaton of Francis Wilson, who Is
playing Cyrano de Bergerac.
Brlgadier General Funston has wired
the war department of his acceptance
of the appointment of brigadier In the
newly formed volunteer service.
Captain Chadwick Of the flagship
New York says It was at his suggestion
that the demand for the surrender OF
Santiago was made, and that he draft
ed the letter.
Director OF Posts Vaille has sent to
Postmaster General Smith letter en-
tering ar absolute denial Of n pub
llshed .narge of censorship Of the
mails at Manila,
The transport Senator, regarding
those safety there has been some APP
prehenslon, arrived safely at San Fran
cisco from the Philippines with the
Iowa regiment aboard.
.he war department has been In
formed by General Shafter that the
date of the muster out of the twentieth
Kansas volunteer regiment has been
changed from Nov. 2 to Oct, 2S
Admiral Dewey says the American
policy toward Aguinaldo should be
straight from the shoulder" with
plenty OF force behind It, He says he
did not tell Gridley to fire when ready
He does not want to be president.
Colonel Chart , Oenby and Professor
Dean Conant Worcester, special com
missloners to the Philippines, passed
through Chicago on their way to
Washington, where the formal report
OF their observations in the islands
will be presented to the president
Agulnaldo sent to foreign consuls In
Manila copies Of letters from Admiral
Dewey, General Anderson and others
No pledge OF independence was given
but Consul Wildman urged Flllpinos to
give Spanlards "a taste Of real war"
and to be less tender with Spanish
prisoners.