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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-24

There was something in the parade
and review of the returned volunteers
yesterday, something in the swinging
step of the now seasoned soldiers,
something in their bronzed faces and
confident attitude. that made the old
men in the crowd think of that other
volunteers review, "a years ago.
Never will Americans forget that
most imposing spectacle in the history
of the nation when on those beautiful
May days in 1865 100000 men Of the
armies of the union passed in review
before the president, the chief officers
of the government, congress, the dip
lomatic corps, state governors and dis
tinguished citizens on Pennsylvania
avenue in Washington city. 1t was the
closing pageant of the civil war.
On those May days selected for the
reviews the elements lent their aid in
adding to the brilliancy of the occasion.
Clear skies and the bright sunshine of
early summer-not yet laden with OPP
pressive heat-prevailed
The army of the Potomac was review
ed on May %, and the army of the Mis-
sissippi the day following. me same
programme was carried out each day.
Starting from the capitol the serried
column moved down Pennsylvania ave-
nue., past the White House and thence
onward over to Georgetown, where the
cortege was dispersed.
Pennsylvania avenue, even then
noble thoroughfare, was a mass of
color all it's length. It's margins were
banked high with cheering citizens.
Flags were everywhere. Huge bodies OF
school children waving banners and
singing patriotic songs greeted the
steadily marching soldiers at frequent
over to two days of holiday while thou
sands came from New York and else
where to witness the parade.
In front of the White House hand
somely decorated stand was erected,
from which the president and the dis
tingushed men with him reviewed the
two armies. General Grant was in the
General Meade rode at the head of the
army of the Potomac and General
Sherman with his own famed warriors.
General Sheridan was missing from the
galaxy of famed commanders; he had
been dispatched to his new command
in the southwest to watch the develop
ments in Mexico.
The march past of the troops was
hailed with strains of martial music
and was bright with the gay colors of
multitudinous flags banners and
streamers. In describing it Scribner's
history of the United States says
1.-The appearance of the men of the
army of the Potomac was the perfec-
ton of soldierly bearing, precision of
alignment and accuracy of STEP But
the western men (of whom were many
from the eastern states) who had
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-24
Told in Prose or Verse.

More than once the Standard has
quoted from the poetic measures that
make up the pages of the printed vol
ume of songs and verses that have vol
unteers as their authors. Some OF
these productions deal with actual ex-
perience in soldier life. The literary
talent among the volunteers managed
to get itself in evidence in several
forms. Several of the Montana men
proved to be entertaining writer's OF
letters which have been printed in
the home press and greatly enjoyed.
The Montana men on the Valencia
were consumed with curiosity, after
the early days of the voyage, concern
ing a mysterious publication called
1.-THE Agitator," which was guarded
sedulously from prying eyes. A rep
resentative of the Standard was per
mitted to see the paper. 1t is neatly
printed with a pen, adorned with sew
eral illustrations, and is to be litho-
graphed for distribution among mem
bers of the regiment. The paper con-
sists of four pages of three columns
each. The publishers announcement
at the head of the editorial columns
is as follows: THE Agitator publish
ed in calm weather only, on the rec
ord -beater transport Valencia; Devoted
to the Unpleasant Reflections of our
past soldier life The editors are
named, the three-year subscription
rate announced and the usual formali-
ties mentioned. 1t is a typical little
product of dull days at sea.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-24
All the Flags Have Come
Back Home With Honor

they fixed bayonets and advanced to
the charge. Meanwhile our other
troops were in action. They advanced
and drove the enemy back and others
of our force came up. One platoon of
NJ company pursued the enemy, while
the other platon moved across the rail-
road track to hoist flag and take pos
session of a Chinese cemetery which
was supposed to be well fortified, but
the enemy did not make a stand in it.
The boys in Company M marched
acros the track to a point where there
was a British flag flying from a tall
t1agpole, over the house of a man
named Higgins, who was manager OF
the Manila and Dagupan railroad. Just
as they reached the place, shot cut
the flag halyards and the flag came
down-at least that is the way they
say it was done. Then Company Ms
flag was brought out and, under orders,
Casey and Edwards climbed the pole,
which was about 70 feet high, while
the bullets sang around them, and
fastened the flag to one of the stays
near the top.
This man Higgins had a Spanish or
Filipino wife. He had formerly helped
the insurgents against the Spanish,
and afterwards gave them assistance
against US. After this episode of the
flag Higgins remained in the insurgent
lines for two or three months. General
Macarthur made the Higgins house his
Headquarters. This is the beautiful
silk flag presented to Company M by
the people of Anaconda. On it is en-
broidered the following: Company
M, First Montana Infantry, U. 5. ",
Philippine Expedition, 1898. Outpost
Feb. 4, 1898. Chinese Cemetery, Caloo-
can, Etc" The embroidery was done
by young Filipino woman, who, with
great care, mended nearly all of the
honorable rents before it was found out
what she was doing!
1t was Casey, the Tough who
shared in this pleasant experience;
the local public, in Anaconda at least,
remembers him by that designation.
1t is universal testimony that he was
a good soldier.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-24

Among the treasures brought back
by the soldiers are the flags they car
ried with them when they sailed for
Manila. OF chief account, of course,
are the regimental flag and the state
colors-these are the emblems that are
typical of the entire regiment. The
First Montana was presented with a
handsome flag before it's departure
from Camp Smith, at Helena. This
flag, with the state flag, has been
with the regiment throughout the cam
paign. During the recent mastering
out sojourn at the Preside these We're
at regimental headquarters and they
had their conspicuous place 1.-the
final march in Butte.
Several of the company flags gained
distinction. On March 3d. four com
panies of the First Montana, under
command of Lieutenant Colonel Cook,
were ordered to enter Malolos, restore
order there and see that peace was pre-
served The Filipinos had abandoned
the place and practically destroyed it,
but there was danger of new troubles
there. Lieutenant Colonel Cook exc
cuted the order and during several
days after he took possession of the
town the flag belonging to Company G
foated to the Philippine breezes in
token of the presence there of our
troops.
The flag belonging to Company NJ is
the central figure in an interesting cpl
sode. Company NJ was selected by
Major brennan to make a flank move
mnt at the opening of the battle of
Caloocan General Macarthur explained
the danger of the service and gave eau
tons to creep up on the enemy and
keep the men concealed while seeking
to take up the position assigned, and to
beware of attack in the rear The
company proceeded to carry out the
orders, taking a ravine from La Iona
church and advancing to a point three
quarters of a mile from our lines,
where it was to await a signal gun to
be fired about 3:45 o'clock. The men
were then to advance and get as close
as possible to the enemy and open the
fight. These orders were carried out.
When the company was advancing
and had reached a point about 800
yards from the enemys left flank, fire
was opened on the rear. A few min
utes later fire was opened upon the
right flank, from the timber, and the
men We're thus between three fires.
Company NJ had one platoon facing the
front, and of the other platoon one
half faced to the right and the other
half faced to the rear, answering all
three fires as best it could.
1t took an hour to quiet the enemy
on the right and rear enough to ad-
vance. Then the company advanced
by rushes, each platoon hating and fir
ing alternately. During this time, COW
ering a period of an hour and a quar-
ter before the entertainments were
reached and the enemy was driven out,
the men We're short of ammunition, SO
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
angling over the left side.

dangling over the left side.
 The newest outing cases to be slung over
 the shoulder and taken around on these
 tramps have tiny little alcohol stove that
 is furnished with a porous stone capable
 of absorbing enough alcohol to keep the
 stove going for forty minutes. It can easily
 be carried around in the pocket, so that
 one need not necessarily forego ones cup
 of refreshing afternoon tea, even on these
 long trampS far removed from the house.
 hold kitchen.
 Just a word in emphasis of the utility of
 these outing cases. A whole chapter might
 be written upon elegant cases for the mountain girl and then her glories would only be half sung The most fashionable shape is that which comes about eighteen inches long by six eight wide. The
 materials used are elephant, alligator, mon key and goat among the expensive skins; with morocco taking the lead in the ele- gant feathers. The clasps and exterior appointments of the cases are made of silver, plain or elegantly carved, to suit the taste and purse of the owner. On one side of the case is a silver plate with the family coat of arms engraved upon it, and on the other side there is another plate, smaller than the one upon which is dis play the armorial ensign, engraved with the monogram. .f For the dark skins and feathers bright scarlet satin is used, but for the light browns and greenish-gray cases lettuce green, pink and pale blue are generally favored.
 The interior of the cases are divided into several compartments into which are plac- ed the miniature alcohol stove above re- ferred to, comb and brush, a whisk broom a small drinking cup, toilet creams and powders, implements for manicuring and the little bit of chamois which is not to
 be discarded by any woman who is careful of her complexion.
 The price of these outing cases? They
 are indeed expensive, ranging in price any
 where from ten to thirty dollars; but wom- en of fashion must spend a certain amount upon their athletic outfits, and if the gowns are to be more simply constructed
 so that their cost will be reduced, the sur plus must be invested in the fads and fan
 cies which are part of the paraphernalia of their mountain excursions.
 NINA GOODWIN.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
CRUISING UP THE YANGTSZE
Some Difficulties and Perils That Beset
 Such Trip

From the Century.
 The I-Chang Gorge cuts straight west ward for five or six miles, and then turns at right angle northward, an arrowy reach between gray, purple and yeilowei limestone walls overhanging with the rich est vegetation. Tiny orchards and orange groves are niched between the buttresses of these storied strata walls, and cling to terraces; quarries and lime kilns show, and mud houses are left behind, stone huts and houses being cheaper beside the quar- ry than the wattle and dab of the plains Brown iunks fioated in midstream, and iunks with square and butterfly and strip ed sails were dwarfed at the foot of the cliffs. All day our trackers strained at the braided bambaa ropes, -craWled up ana down and over rocks where bamboo naw- sers have cut deep, polished grooves in the conglomerate and limestone banks by the friction of centuries. Lookout men at the waters edge kept the line free from rocks, throwing it off from any projections ana wading out to release 1t from hidden snags. Where foothold was wanting the trachers scrambled on board and roWed around the obstacle or across stream to 'a@hiiiS ground again.
 Their whole performance was the bur lesaue of navigation, the climax Of stupid ities, and nothing ingenious or practical seems to have resulted from the three thousand years of "swift-water" naviga- tion on the upper Yangtsze. The ridiculous, top-heavy, tilting kwatsze is wholly un- suited to such a flood river, and the track CTS tow by a rope fastened to the top or the mast, as on the Peiho, the mast shiv- ering, springing and resounding all the while. They rowed us with poles, round sapling stems held to the gunwhale by a string or straw loop, and 1t was marvel that the kwatsze responded to these blade less oars, even when all hands, including the cook rowed madly, screaming and stamping in chorus, and the captain on the roof raging and shrieking, and threatening to drop through upon us. The kwatsze would reel and wabble, gain by inches, and round the ripple or point, and the raga- muffin crew would drop off with the two line and fasten it by flat metal button at the end of their bricole thongs. With a delft loop, that can be detached with the least slackening, the cotton thongs hold firmly to the slippery cable In all these thousands of years they have never learned to 'lIne up." either by capstan on board or a winch on shore, nor to invent other compelling swift-water fashions of the Nile, the St. Lawrence, the Snake, the Co., lumbia or the Stickeen.
 Some years ago Admiral Ho was ordered to these river precincts. where lawlessness had been rife and he, unprecedented in this
The age-herald., 1899-09-10

A blouse of cream flannel and bright red ribbon belt were worn with this cos tune. The knickerbockers which fitted skin tight over the hips bagged a trife at the knees and were gathered into close fitting broad velvet bands.
 A regular soft American army hat" in the same shade as the gown completed this toilette. It had band of paler gray rib bon around the crown and a jaunty eagle quill at the left side
 There is something exceedingly swagger about the very latest long jackets that the tailors are adopting for outing gowns. Just now there is marked preference for either the very long jacket that seems al- most like a feminine version of the swal- low tail coat, or the Eton shape. The half way lengths have fallen into disfavor along with the usual double row of buttons or double breasted effects.
 It is quite often that one sees tennis gowns, yachting gowns and golf gowns combining two materials. but for the most part, the gowns designed for mountain climbing have their skirts and jackets made of the same material.
 gown that was an exception to this rule had a skirt of homespun in tiny brok checks and green and tan. It was made close fitting over the hips and fastened di- rectly at the front, where the seam was strapped. The stitched band continued around the bottom of the skirt.
 The jacket was long affair of tan cov ert cloth, savoring very much of the mas culine "cutaway." It fastened trihe over to the left side with single row of very small green bone buttons arranged in threes. The revers of the cloth were small and stitched heavily and the edges of the jacket were strapped. Narrow stitched cuffs gave a finish to the close fitting sleeves.
 Leggins of the tan cloth and knicker- lockers of the same were worn with this gown. The hat, too, of this toilette had a jaunty original air about it. It was a soft white felt Tyrolean shape trimmed around the crown with narrow band of white ribbon and a bushy squirrel tail
The age-herald., 1899-09-10

just now at the tailors are a happy combi- nation of comfort and chic Everything about these up-to-date outing toilettes crown oi the Alpine hat, suggests dura- bility, and yet there is nothing unpleasant ly severe about them.
 The models made with jackets or coats are in the majority, still there are num- Der that are attractively designed with blouses. There is not so much braid being used this year, but stitching is employed instead. Ihese dresses can be worn wheel ing as well as climbing.
 A gown made with modish blouse was of wood brown cheviot. The skirt .that was shoe too length, fitted close over the hips, and 5aa.ied quite flare at the bottom. It Tasirned at the left side, where there was d narrow panel soutache. Two rounding revers. stit he'd closely, bordered the whole length oi the panel.
 The blouse was made with long yoke of the cheviot braided closely like the pan- el From the yoke, the material was put on in narrow overlapping stitched panels that formed short basques. The sleeves were close fitting and finished at the hand with several rows of the soutache.
 The suede belt and cravat worn with this gown were of a rather subdued shade of leaf green.
 Dame Fashion has laid down no arbi- trary rule about the length of an outing gown for the mountains. It largely depends on one's taste and footwear. There are some crack climbers among the women folk who prefer thick-soed ties and stout stockings for walking, as the ankle then has a freer movement. Others depend on the support of knee-length laced boots. No matter what the length of the gown may be the same material as the skirt are found most convenient. These are fitted most carefully around the hips so that the skirt iS fitted by the tailor
 A gown designed for a young girl of 18 was made of confederate gray chevfot The skirt, which was close fitting over the
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
STYLISH GOWNS FOR
 MOUNTAIN AND WHEEL

hips was made with two broad box plaits covering the seams of the apron. Under the left plait, the skirt opened. It was fin- ished around the bottom with several rows of stitching.
 The jacket, which fitted in to the figure, came only to the waist line It was made with triple cape collar that was finished with stitching. The collar was carried under two broad box plaits that fell loose from the shoulder seams to the bottom of the jacket at the front. Three large cut silver buttons ornamented each plaid and two more were placed on the plaits of the skirt The small revers and collar were of dark blue velvet. Broad, stitched cuffs gave the finish to the perfectly close fitting sleeves.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10

Paris, August 30-There Is a marked change in the design of this years moun- tain gowns. a trifing change in the colors perhaps, but the materials themselves re- main the same in warp and weave. Noth- ing can be substituted satisfactorily for the stout English cheviots, homespuns and tweeds.
 Occasionally one does see a mountain gown made of lighter materials, but they are invariably gowns designed for ''po- seurs." who in reality have no idea of climbing rocky heights and encountering bramble patches.
 The practical mountain gowns exhibited
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
The True Relief, RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
 For Internal and External Use.

In using medicines to stop pain, we should avoid such as in1ict injury on the system. Opium, Morphine, Chloroform, Ether, Cocaine and Choral stop pain by destroying the sense of perception, the patient losing the power of feeling. This is a most destructive practice 1t masks the symptoms, shuts up, and instead of re- moving trouble, breaks down the stom- ach, liver and bowels, and, if continued for a length of time, kills the nerves and pro- duces local or general paralysis.
 There is no necessity for using these un- certain agents when a positive remedy like RADWAYS READY RELIEF will stop the most excruciating. pain quicker without entailing the least danger in either infant or adult
 It instantly stops the most excruciating pains, alays inflammation and cures con- gestions, whether of the Lungs, Stomach, Bowels or other glands or mucous mem- braneS
The age-herald., 1899-09-10

century in China, took an interest in his work, and attempted to better things He established d system of lifeboat patrol in the gorges. and his little red rowboats waiting above and below rapids and eddies, and moving alongside to render assistance, had salutary effect on the wild river folk.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
RHDWhy'S READY RELIEF
 Will Afford Instant Ease.
CURE FOR Summer Complaints, DyS6nt6rv, DiarrhO6a
 Cholera MOrbuS.

A half to teaspoonful of Ready Relief in a half tumbler of water, repeated as often as the discharges continue, and a flannel saturated with Ready Relief placed over the stomach and bowels will afford immediate relief and soon effect a cure.
 No bad after effects (which are invara- bly, the sequel of dosing with opium, etc), will follow the use of Railways Ready Re- lief but the bowels will be left in a healthy, normal condition.
 A half to a teaspoonful in a half tumbler of water will in a few minutes, cure Cramps, Spasms, Sour Stomach, Heart burn, Nervousness Sleeplessness, Sick Headache, Diarrhoea. Dysentery, Collie, Flatulency and all internal pains.
The age-herald., 1899-09-10
PAIN CURED
 IN AN INSTANT

No matter how violent or excruciating the pains the Rheumatic, Bed-ridden, Infirm Cripple, Nervous, Neuralgia or prostrated with disease may suffer
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02
GROWING House Flnner..

The ordinary furnace-heated house
is bad place in which 10 grow plants
The air seems TO have had an the
ia mpness removed, and that moist
condition 80 conducive t. good
growth IN plants is not found This
may in a measure be overcome Isl
means of evapora ion, which, while
not supplying in great amount Of
moisture, should do something toward
relieving the bad condition Of the al.
mosphere. Place jars or pans Of water
in, around or about the furnace. hang
buckets Of water down inside the fur
mace pipes below the registers. or
place them anywhere that rapid evan.
grafton may be induced. Keep ali tie
plants in light, airy locations, but
away from drafts. Never eonsign d
weil-grown specimen palm to a corner
II the room, though il may look better
there. It beautiful appearance viii
asst a short time only in the dark
eiose place. II may seem strange to
ONE. but the very best place rs the
house, If the temperature can there b.
maintained at an even point. Is Tho
because Of the constant evan.
Grafton Of water as 1t puffs forth from
s he spout Of the teakettle.-Eo Robert II.
deGregor, in Woman's Home com.
anton.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02

Children pass through a great many
phases. Transitions are often irving
Keep these related facts IL mind. We
sometimes nN a fault by taking too
much notice Of IL. A mistake sbonld
not be treated as 4 wilful sin. 4 tran
sient awkwardness may BE- due ii
rapid growth. a shyness OF behavior
which amounts TO a painful timidity.
viii pass IL not accentuated by CON.
ment and reproof This is especially
true in regard TO speech ChHdrer
sometimes use slang; sometimes nick
Up words and phrases which are worsc
than slang. but the mother need M,
be unduly alarmed because Of his
The boy and girl win speak the ian.
guage and use the dialect Of home. ap,i
U the mother possess the children's en
tire confidence she will no; lind If dif.
hcuit to convince the children thar
vulgar speech is a thing TO avoid
Mothers viii never in the Years 10 come
regret union Of mild measures wi,h
hrm adherence 70 principle IN tbs
home life. But Of harshness ana ~
much government they NAV repent IN
Gust and ashes Harper's Bazar.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-11-02
A Thousand Tongues

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New Discovery Tor consumption had com
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that for many years had made life a bur.
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could give her no help, but she SAYS OF
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pain In my chest and | can now sleep
soundly, something | can scarcely re.
member doing before. feel like sound !.
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50 will everyone who tries DIR. Kings
New Discovery for any trouble OF the
throat, chest or lungs. Price soc. and 81 !.
trial bottles free at Drew Il Leonard's
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