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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

lutionary war by traversing with a sin
gle companion the island of Porto Rico
and subsequently reporting to the
American authorities the disposition of
the islands defensive forces. Andrew
S. Rowan, virginian and West Pointer
dared death in a similar way by pierre
ing to the heart of Cuba before any
other American soldier had set foot on
its soil.
Twenty years ago there entered West
Point with the writer Of this article
two southern boys-William Z. Shipp
and William H. Smith. They met each
other for the first time as they left the
ferry boat to toll up the steep hill lead
ing to the hotel. Their orders Of ap-
pointments as cadets gave them until
the next day to report for examination.
The two young southerners occupied
the same room at the hotel; they passed
their examinations together they
tented together during the troublesome
months Of pleb camp; they roomed to-
gether during the four years Of their
cadet course, and finally Joined the
same regiment as second lieutenants,
the Tenth United States cavalry. We
used to speak Of Smith and shipp as
Damon and Pythias, and more than
once it was jocosely remarked that in
order TO carry the comradeship 10 a
dramatic end they ought to die to-
gether. Smith and Shipp were shot
and killed within five minutes while
they were leading their dismounted
black troopers up the slopes Of San
Juan hill.
During the time that spent at the
United States military academy Shipp
was my close friend. For a year ne
and his roOmmate's quarters were close
to mine. One day, forgetting the fact
that Shipp was from North Carolina, l
loaned him Albion w. Tourgee's "A
Fools Errand." The scene Of the book
is laid in Shipps home, and many Of
his friends and relatives are roundly
abused in it. shipp read the story and
said: "The man who wrote this story
had unreasoning hatred in his heart.
1 hope to show him some day that
some love Of country is possible in the
despised place"
The fullhllment Of this hope came
when he fell sword in hand on the hill
Of san Juan.
In the same West Point class with
Cadets Shipp and Smith was John w.
Heard Of Mississippi Heard is now
a captain in the Third United States
cavalry. On the way to take part IN
the battles before Santiago the trans
port to which Heard and his immediate
command were assigned ran close to a
point Of land where large party Of
Spaniards were in ambush. The deck
Of the transport was swept by Mauser
bullets for half an hour It was nee
essary to transmit orders from forward
to aft This could only be done by the
Of man to do the duty.
Every step Of the messengers way was
one Of imminent danger, though this
fact at first was not realized. Two
men were ordered to the dangerous du-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25
FORTUNE IN SWAMP LAND.

B. F. clifford OF Jasper county, Ind.
has given a remarkable example OF
what may be done in the reclaiming of
swamp lands. Some years ago clifford
obtained from the State Of Indiana
deeds to $4,000 acres Of swamp land at
a very small price. For five years he
kept a steam dredge, working day and
night, with the result that more than
seventy-fve miles Of main bitches were
dug. Several hundred miles Of tile
drains cross and recross these bitches,
and today the profits on the land are
enormous.
Last year Clifford raised more than
100000 bushels Of corn, 10000 bushels
Of unusually fine onions, great quan1-
ties Of other vegetables and very
large hay crop. So remarkable has been
the development Of the land that Gif-
ford has thought It necessary to build
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25
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ty. and they were both shot in quick
succession. Captain Heard said: I'm
ask no more Of my men to expos them
selves. Give me your orders For
twenty minutes he carried messages
from one end Of the vessel to the other
though Mauser bullets cut his blouse,
spattered the deck and splintered the
railirgs about him. Every stride Of
his way was marked out by the leaden
volleys, yet he came through unscath-
ed. He now wears the medal Of honor
given For Valor.'
IN the blood OF It's sons in cuba and
the Philippines the union Of North and
South has been cemented. In the wip-
ing out Of sectional lines the nation
finds full compensation for the cost Of
the war
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

n railroad to the center OF his farm.
This road connects with the Indiana,
Illinois and Iowa line. which takes the
produce into Chicago.
There are $50 tenants on the farm.
each OF whom has comfortable five
room house. The reclaiming OF such a
valuable tract furnishes an impressive
lesson on the resources Of land gener-
ally regarded as unavailable or course.
II requires n large amount OF money
successfully to carry out n work OF this
kind, but. In the end, the profits are
sure.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25
Nature is stronger than education,

II wish to express my thanks to the
manufacturers Of Chamberlain Cole.
Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy. for
having put on the market such Won
derful medicine" says w, W. Mas
slnsill. Of Beaumont, Texas. There are
thousands Of mothers whose children
have been saved from attacks Of dyH-
entery and cholera lnfantum who
must also feel thankful It Is for sale
b. Chas. Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

Eat plenty. ltodol Dyspepsia Cure
viii digest what you eat. II cures all
forms OF dyspepsia and stomach trou-
bles. f.. Il. Gamble. Vernon, Tex.
suys, III relieved me from the start and
cured me. Il Is now my ever lasting
friend" Sold by Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

During the winter OF 1897 Mr., James
Reed. one OF the leading citizens and
merchants Of Clay. Clay Co.. W. ".
struck his leg against cake Of Ice
in such manner as to bruise II Sc
verely. II became very much swollen
and Dalned him so badly that he could
not walk without the aid OF crutohes.
He Sas treated by physicians. also
used several kinds Of liniment and two
ard half gallons Of whisky in bath
Ing 1t, but nothing gave any relief
until he began using Chamberlain
Pain Balm. This brought almost a
complete cure in weeks time and he
believes that had he not used this REM
edy his leg would have had 10 be am-
putated. Pain Balm ls unequalled for
sprains bruises and rheumatism. For
sale by Chas. Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

when our boys were almost dead
from whooplng cough, our doctor gave
One Minute Cough Cure. They re-
covered rapidly" writes p. b. Bellies,
Arglye, Pa. II cures coughs, colds.
grippe. and all throat troubles. Sold
by Chas. Rogers. druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25
Great men are not always wise.

For many years science has studied
liquors. Result the whole world uses
whIskey, It has proven the best slim
ulant and does not inJure nerves and
tissues like coca wines and other drug
ged compounds. And Harper Whlskey
is the ideal whlskey. Sold by Foard &
Stokes Co.. Astoria Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

Millions of dollars is the value placed
by Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa,
on the life Of her child, which she saw
ed from Group by the use Of One Min
ute Cough Cure. It cures all coughs,
colds and throat and lung troubles.
For Gale by Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

1T did me more good than anything
I ever used. My dyspepsia was OF
months' standing: after eating Il was
terrible. Now am we'll" writes 8. Il.
Keener. Holsington. Kan. OF Kodol
Dyspepsia cure. II dIgests what you
eat. Sold by chas. Rogers. druggist.
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Astoria, Oregon.

President King. Farmers Bank.
Brooklyn. Mich. has used Dewitt's
Llttle Early Rlscrs In HIS family for
years says they are the best These
famous little pills cure constipation.
bllliousness and all liver and bowel
troubles. Sold by chas. Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

III you scour the world you win
never ind a remedy equal 20 One
Minute Cough Cure. says Editor Faok-
ler. OF the Mlcnnopy. Fla. Hustler"
It cured his family OF LaGrippo ana
saves thousands from Pneumonia. bron-
chltis, Group and all throat and lung
troubles Sold by Chas. Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

Joseph stockford, Hodgdon, Me-, heal
ed sore running for seventeen years
and cured his piles Of long standing
by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve.
1t cures all skin diseases. For sale by
Charles Kogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

TIE Pillow Boy Preacher" Rev. J.
Klrkman, Belle Rive. H., says. After
suffering from Bronchial or lung trou-
Bile for ten years. was cured by One
Minute Cough Cure. II II all that 10
claimed and more" II cures coughs.
colds, grippe and all throat and lung
troubles. Sold by Chas Rogers. drug
glst.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25
Boys
Clothing
@MV

Somebody's small boy is going to be
nightly satisfied with himself when his
mamma gets him one Of those new cape
coats that have Just come We don't make
any money to speak of on these, but we have
to do something to stop some people from
buying cotton Now, whether he is three or
fourteen years of age, he shall have one for
$235. Don't believe il? Well come in
and see and ask for lot 1892.
Just another word about the boys DO
you want your little fellow to look real swell?
If we have a line of boys blue serge
double-brelsted suits, ages from TO II, that
are positively beautiful These suits, IN
cluding an extra pair of pants, We are going
to sell this week for 5000 We won't tell
you how we can afford it for the story would
be too long for our space Ask particularly
for lot l7is3
If the above price is too high, ask for
lot l74S2 These are suits of a gray mix.
ture, including an extra pair of pants for
1915. They are dressy and are sure to de.
light the proud little wearer Don't fail to
examine them
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

On the 10th OF December. 1897. Rev.
S. A. Donahoe, pastor OF NJ. II. Church.
South, Pt. Pleasant. W. Va. contracted
a severe cold, which was attended from
the beginning by violent coughing, He
says; After resorting to number OF
so-called specifics usually kept In the
house, To no purpose. purchased .
bottle Of Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy,
which acted like a charm. most
cheerfully recommend II TO the public"
For sale by Chas. Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

Although men are accused for not
knowing their own weakness, yet per-
haDs as few know their own strength.
1t is In men rs in soils, where some
times there is vein Of gold which the
owner knows not Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25
Ask to See Some of These

Siugle-breasted sack suits, brown mixed
cheviot, strong or faint plaid as you choose
Double-breosted sack suit brown her
ringbone cheyiot
Single,breasted sack suit fashionable
collar, double-breasted vest Gray and red
mixed, making broken plaid
Siuglc-breasted sack suit, with double
breasted vest of gray Scotch plaid cheviot.
Single-breasted sack suit, with double
breasted vest; gray cheyot with overplaid OF
green.
Single-breasted sack suit fine check
worsted
Some of these are pretty gay, some are
quiet-iust like young men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

The wise man nnttcrH thc fool. but
the fool nattoru himself
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

Let thy attire be comedy, but not
costly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

There is no excellence without great
labor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

Justice to merit does weak aid ar
ford.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25
SAN FRANCISCO STORE
YOungMen'S
Clothing
HHssY,as

We are selling twice as much young
mems clothing this year as We did year
ago This must mean that what we sold
last year suited lot of Young men, and
they have been telling their friends about
it. Yes, and it means that our stock this
year is just new and nobby enough to catch
them anyway.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25
How's THIs2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
T. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known r
j. Cheney for the last 15 years, and be-
lleve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST g. TRAUX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WAIDlNG, KTNNAN q MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ii taken internal-
~, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. Tes-
tlnorlals sent free Price, 76c per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25

Delays br'ed dangers; nothing 80
perilous as procraStination.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-25
Mems
Clothing
MsW

You would not think it possible, but it
is so. We can sell you a black clay worsted
suit, lined with the best of material we know
of-we use no other-for $40 These suits
are made with round or square corners.
Ask for lot 7l72
Then we have some fancy worsted suits
also with round or square corners, for 1913.
These are made rs well as our factory knows
how to make clothes, and if you can't get
fitted in these, no ready-made clothing will
fit you. Ask for lot $685.
Here is a particularly attractive line,
the material is elegant and the workman
ship superior in every way They are
cheviot suits of winter weight and We ask
only $3.50. Ask for lot 903.
The foregoing is not the only line of
cheviots We carry. Ask for lot 7l9 and see
what they are You will be pleased with
them as they are nice enough for anybody
to wear. We have marked the price on
these S1O5O just for a surprise.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-09

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
HAMLIN POST, No. 219. G. A. L..
meets every second and fourth We'd
nesday evenings of each month at
Grand Army hall.
Visiting comrades are welcome.
A. w. Griggs. Commander.
c. Sage, Adiutant.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-09

The men set up cheer, the second
had heard since the beginning of the
terrible march, and Immediately broke
ranks.
slept but i'll, and that not only be-
cause my mind was excited but because
in the night the Spaniards fetched
some cannon out of the city and be-
gan firing upon us. Fortunately, they
advanced their battery but a little way,
and none of the shot hurt us, but only
kept up a considerable noise and
cut down branches from the trees
about us. Mr.. Tym seemed much less
dlsquieted than l was, though once or
twice he sat up and watched the COM
motion of the shot among the trees.
l fell asleep at last, though had net
believed so till l found myself coming
out of troubled o-cam and my COM
rades beginning to stir about. 1t was
the gray of dawn, and everything
looked dim and cheerless, the men not
talking much and no fires yet alight.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-09

gan made us halt, and after a little
talk with his captains decided to take
again to the canoes, sending along a
few hundred men at time, and this
though with great labor, was done,
aud the reserve force then being
| brought up, we were once more all to.
gether. The fourth day a great part
of us marched by land, being faint
with hunger, but finding a few Wa
fruits, of which, at some risk (foY we
were not sure whether they we're
harmful or not), we partook. That day
we we're nearly exhausted, Mac Ivrach
being compelled to abide altogether in
one of the canoes, but at nightfall we
found some huts containing several
empty leathern bags, and these we
desperately cut to pieces, and, having
removed the hair, boiled, pounded and
cut them in small bits, were only too
glad to make our supper of them.
The eighth morning we still stag
gered along. weak, but in sullen way
determined. Butnow the terrible strain
was nearly over. On the ninth dav
our guides showed us a little noun
tain, which, having assembled, behold
there lay the South sea! We were even
able to make out some ships which
must have sailed freshly from Panama.
Going down from the mountain into
a vale, what was our joy to find a con-
siderable herd Of cattle! These were
attacked as though we had been pack
OF wolves, and after staying all we
could we cut off the flesh in great
flakes, and, having pitched it into
hastily-made fires, drew it out half
roasted and greedily devoured it. It
was a sight to startle one to see the
half-starved wretchcs at their repast.
They gnawed and grunted, and be-
tween times broke OUT in laughter,
the blood running down their hands
and staining their garments to the
waist As to myself and my compan-
ions, particularly Mr.. Tym, it Is but
fair to say we behaved somewhat less
like beasts, though, in truth, the taste
Of that charrcd, warm flesh was to us
of sweetness and deliciousness be-
yond words Of mine to described
Greatly refreshed and now in heart
agaia, we pushed on, and having as
cendcd a considerable hill, beheld at
last the steeples Of Panama. At that
the men broke into joyous shouts, as
though the city were already ours. and
the drummers began to beat and the
trumpeters TO blast. We had scarce
made this din when there was n noise
of hoofs, and little company of Span
iards appeared on the opposite hill
The distance was short, and we dis
tinctly heard their threats as they
broke out savngely at us.
we will go into camp now" said
Morgan. coolly. Tomorrow we shall
have to test these gentlemen's men
ices" !
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Wellington
Secret Orders.
TRIBE OF BEN-HUR.

MELcHoIR COURT, No. Ss, T. B. H.,
meets every second Monday evening OF
each month in Grand Army hall. Wis
lting members made welcome.
A. G. Wall, Chief.
B. Vanator, Scribe.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-08-09

Master Ardlck. Just reached his majority
apd thrown upon his own resources, aftel
stating his case to one Houthwick a ship
master, is shipped as second mate on The
Industry" bound for Havana. Mr.. Tym
the supercargo, describes a sail The
strange vessel gives chase but is disabled
by the lndustrys guns. The Industry Is
little damaged, but Houthwick and one
OF the crew are killed. Selllnger first mate
takes charge and puts into Sdmouth to
secure a new mate, Several days later,
when well out to sea. an English mer-
chairman is met. whose captain has let
ter addressed to jeremiah Hope, at Havana.
The crew of the vessel tell strange tales of
the buccaneer Morgan, who is sailing un-
der the kings commission to take Panama.
One night little later, the English vessel
having proceeded on her course, Ardick
learns of plot among the crew, headed by
Pradey, the new mate, to take the In
dustry and join Morgan's fleet. Ardick
consults Mr.. Tym. They resolve to secure
the mate, but Pradey, eavesdropping in the
cabin, makes through the door and arouses
the crew Capt. Sellinger joins Ardlck and
lynn. The crew break through the now
barricaded door. but are forced to retire.
having lost seven of their number Sci
llnger is for Immediately falling upon the
mutineers, but Tym argues that they are
light crew but still more than two to their
having lost seven of their number. Find
ing themselves now too short-handed to
manage the boat, Pradey descides to scut-
tie and desert the vessel, taking his men
Off In the only available boat. The captain
supercargo and second mate soon discover
their plight, but hastily constructing a raft
get away just before their vessel sinks
The next morning a Spaniard draws near
them. The man in the rigging shouts:
''If you would board us, take to your oars
Be speedy, or you will fall short" On
board they are sent forward with the
crew, being told they will be sold as slaves
on reaching Panama. The ships cook they
find to be Mac Irvach, 'frae Clagvarloch," 4"
so a friend, Four days later the Spaniard
is overhauled by a buccaneer flying the
English flag. The three Englishmen and
Mac Irvach plan to escape to the buc-
cancer on a rude raft. Sellinger, the last
10 attempt to leave the Spaniard, is dis
abled. Just after the other put off they
see figure dangling from the yard arm,
whom they suppose is Capt, Sellinger.
Hailing the buccanccr, our three friends
find themselves inJ the hands of their old
mate, Pradey. He treats them kindly and
offers to do them no harm ii they will but
remain quiet concerning the mutiny he
headed. The Black Eagle, Pradey's ship
comes to Chagre, Cuba, which town they
find Morgan has taken under the English
flag. From there the Black Eagle with
Morgan's fleet proceeds to Panama. The
command consists of about 1,2v0 men. Hav-
ing landed. they march on TO the city.