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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

The Arlington has established a palm
garden as a winter feature and those who
dread the chilling blasts may sit within
and hear music. Already the politicians
are deserving the rotunda and meeting be
meath the palms where none may Overhear
secrets OF state
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Mrs. Harriet Lane johnson entertained
at dinner last night
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Representatives Howell of New Jersey.
Bethany OF North Carolina Packer of
Pennsylvania. and Sherman OF New York
are at the Nurmandic
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Senator Foster of Washington was at
Chamberlin's last night. just to show. as
he remarked, that he is in The city. Rep
resentative Joy OF Missouri was also on
hand, and says he is prepared for business.
after a good rest
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Mrs. willard Tisdel gave luncheon
yesterday. The guests were Mile Cassini.
the Misses Bell. Miss Wallace. Miss Hem
mick Miss Mattingly Miss McComas.
Miss Quay Miss FarBsworth. Miss Sewers.
Miss Painter and the Misses Tisdel.
Me- II.-4orso- ,ptfa NJ cno.t,or r.,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Mrs. Maci1sy Smith entertained at din
ner last night.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Representatives Doyener OF West Viz
ginia, Lybrand of Ohio, Mudd of Maryland,
ana kluttz Of North Carolina. are al me
Willard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

enthusiastic gatherings chat shavered apolaus.
upon fb.. performers spnarenrlv Thoroughly en-
iorins. every one Of the clever spsctaIties. Mr.
Hart is no stranger to 81 Paul thestrcroers
aud when it IS srid that hi. compluv last even
irg fulfilled expcetation horn Of OTHER PERFORM
ances in The civ. Of which he was The narticls1
shinf,- .tar the merit ~ the .ornugu, can he
easily indeed Fright and sl,erLline from the
rise az In. curtain mill the Conclusion Inc p,r.
,,r,r,,co il ON, ~ no nj ~ H. E;nd Iocsl
tbs,fr..,r.ers tsy. e,,ioved Mo- ~ the srs.
,i.ities .rc nov ,rbil,. tbosp tbat are narn,ns
scr,c,,b,t y,r,;I;,r arc rcrJersg in a fpishs,,
.r9qof,,I ,n,,t,s- tb,s h,t ad,is 10 their ebarr,
In viyacig,,, ,a,,seyi,le s.it s,titis,l .sTbe
C,;et ur Ca NJ uarr mi fetebi,,, carrie
IA Nfar rortribut. on, I'd .b,1 host t1rfs at The
rerforr,anee sh,,,vin, an eyer nryi vsrsati;ity
md a meyer f,iIino abilify 10 pIease Mr.. Har,
sings several amusing medleys and laughing
Airo-''eflntn potp2arr, thas brings Gown the
i VII, t y ''' o." sT.n u 49,
,b,c;r,, .sTsr,I new, fe,frrss
Henr; French. billed a. the evciist and comic
iugrier. il a wonder OF dexterity and fairly
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Mrs. Henderson. wife OF Speaker Hel-
derson. held her regular weekly reception
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Frank R. Stockton. the author, is at the
Arlington for few days. en- roue to New
York where he will spend the .rinter.
He is accompanied by his wife.
Il always spend the summer at my
home in Charleston, W. Va" said he
last night and go to New York in the
winter. | am resting up and have not
attempted any literary work during the
past month. We spent an old-fashioned
Christmas and sat beside a Yule log IS
inches in diameter. I will return TO
Washington in the spring"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

AIIh. IHuuIIH -NtIaUu fdRt SdVe Idn"e
for young people last night.
The Cabinet hostesses were the recip-
tents OF an unusually large number of
callers yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Hay was
assisted by her daughters, the Misses Hay,
and by Miss NicOlsl Mrs. Gage had with
her her daughter, Mrs. Pierce and her
house guests, Miss Ruth Crandon and Miss
Jennie Cox. Mrs. Hitchcock held one Of
the pleasantest legees OF the afternoon.
Her assistants included her daughter. Mrs.
Shepherd. and Miss Greedy. Miss Wilson
was at home 10 throng OF visitors. and,
as usual she was assisted by sew. III
prominent maids and matTons
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Miss Clementina Carroll Hill made her
entrance into the social world yesterday
afternoon at tea given in her honor by
her mother. Mrs. p. H. Hill
The home 1s4i Sixteenth Street, was
fragrant with flowers. pink being the pre-
vailing color of the decorations. The de-
butante was in pretty gown of liberty
satin. with yoke and sleeves OF lace. Mrs
Hill wore black silk. Assisting in the hos
pitalities of the afternoon were Mrs. How
ard Clagett. Miss Long. of Toronto. and
Miss Mary Brown, OF New York.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Unbleached Canton Flannel Rem
nants; heavy twiIled; good nap; dZc
worth 1c-.......-.-...-.-- ....-.--.-
Bleached and Uubleached Muslin
Remnants: yard ai:7 worth Sc 1ZC
Fleeey Unbleached Canton
Flannel Remnants. Extra good &C
lengths. ..........-... ....... ......'
One lot OF Double width Fancy Dress
Goods Patterns; neat figured: 10-yard
lengths; especially adapted for wrap
pers. house dresses. and children's
costumes. Just an odd lot left over
from the holiday rush. Worth Coo
s1.50 Thursday. ..-.-.........VV
Remnants of Figured and Striped
All-silk Tsffeta, Embossed Satin
Duchesse, Black Gros-grain and
Duchesse. Heavy-corded Benga1fnes.
Satins, and AlI-silk Piaids; suitable for
fancy waists. garniture. etc. 75c 2QC
to s1.00 value. Thursday. ... ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page gave a dance
for young people last night.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

George NJ Keeney. a prominent silver
man. is at the Arlington from New York
Mr.. Kecncy was formerly president of the
National Association OF Silver Clubs. with
headquarters in this city and has been
identified with Democratic politics for
many years. He will remain I'm the city
until Saturday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Representative Polk, Of Pennsylvania.
has returned to the city and is at the Nor
mandie Mr. Polk is a native Of Tennes-
sec. although representing a district in
the Keystone State, and is one OF the
most genial men in the House. Every
thing is prosperous in my district said
he last night In Boonyille, my home
town. the iron and steel mills are running
harder now than they have for ten years
past and orders keep on piling in. About
1000 men are steadily employed, and there
is no talk Of hard times"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

Mrs. Hobsoh. of y Street assisted by
her niece Miss Lay. entertained at a small
tea for young people yesterday afternoon.
Their guests Of honor were Miss Edith
Catlin. OF New York, and Miss Mary Sar-
gent. Of Boston. In the daintily appointed
tea room the Hon. Lillian Pauncefote and
Miss Ernst presided Mrs. Hobson vel
coined her callers in becoming gown Of
grey brocade with black trimmings. Miss
Lay wore pink silk and white lace.
Mrs. Elliott and Miss Elliott. wife ana
daughter of the Representative from South
Carolina, arrived at the Normandie yes
terday morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-04

6 Imitation Mink Scarfs. with cluster
Of tails. Regular s29S value. 5 Ok
Thursday ..........-...-........ Nv
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01

from ,nv ,,......... sue Of the farm. See
ing me- she rushed forward and exclatm-
ed eXcitcdly;
"'Massa. massu lie Confeds are
comm shuu-a whole regiment. Youse
babe time yet to scape, if yuah lebe
now
Though doubling the accuracy of the
faithful creatures account, so far as the
strength of the enemy was concerned, we
deemed it prudent to avoid encounter
with them, if possible, as our party num-
bered but 81.
81 sought Olympia and babe her tear
full, heartbreaking farewell consoling
her with the promise that l would return
to her after the war. This promise
faithfully performed. We were married
and have lived for over 80 years in the
cottage where she nursed me.
"As we were entering a narrow path.
on the verge of the rising ground lead
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01

Roberts proposed arranging the flowers
in garlands so that each warrior might
share alike. every one must have u
sprig of laurel, rose and some ever
green" she added, "for
mot richer the tints Of the red rose
Than the blood they so layishly gave,
Not purer the lilies white petals
Than the cause they persisted to save,
"And the uniading green Of the myrtle
Tells forth to the seeking eye
That memory is true to the dear
Who now on their long iurlough lie."
at is the first verse that we want
here. You see, there will scarcely be a
rose. a sprig of laurel and some ever
green for them ALL said Alice, looking
doubtfully at the great heap Of. flowers,
THAT is right" observed the major.
1--WE have plenty of other flowers, and
we can use those, Every flower and bud
has some meaning. The poets have Law
ished beautiful attributes upon ev-
cry plant of nature, and they have seen
fit to seize each particular beauty and
give it some human quality, thus making
It dearer to the heart of man. Longfel-
low wrote of them as stars that in earth's
armament do shine adding:
''Wondrous truths and manifold wondrous
God hath written In those stars above,
But not less in the bright aowerets under IN
Stands the revelation Of His love-"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01

"HE BORE ME- TO THE BANK OF THE RIVER"
ing to the nearest of the causeways, we
saw the Confederates rapidly approach
ing and in such numbers that there was
no possibility of our coping with them.
SO we rushed along at our outmost speed,
our progress being much impeded by in
terlacing vines, which in some places had
fallen across the track and in others
hung from the trees just low enough to
entangle our heads in their meshes.
LAS we reached the causeway there
was no indication Of the enemy, and we
began to hope that they had not discov-
cred the route we took. We did not
slacken our speed, however, and when
we had covered most of the distance to
the river we saw them following at full
speed. Henceforth il was race in
which the stakes were death or captivity
and safety. AS our leading files had
reached the bank of the river a Confed-
crate bullet, fired at long range, hit me
in the leg, and ] fell helpless into the
bushes by the wayside. Our men then
fired a volley at the foe. which did some
execution and checked their advance.
soon after fell John Douglas was by
my side and raised me to my feet. 1t
was impossible for me to walk or even to
stand alone, and | begged him to leave
me to my fate and save himself from
capture or perhaps death. But the noble
hearted fellow, not listening to my re-
monstrances for a moment, picked me
up in his powerful arms and bore me to
the bank of the river. Our comrades
who in the hurry of boarding their boat
had not probably missed us, were now
beyond haiiing distance. Fruitful in re-
sources, my companion rushed to a part
of the bank where he saw a plank and,
returning at once, placed me on 1t in the
water Attempting to 90 on it himself
he found it would not bear us both, so he
gave the plank a vigorous push and said
TRY to paddle in the direction of the
gunboat. They will soon see you and
come TO your rescue. can SWIM
Following his advice and using my
hands as paddles, had made some prog
ress toward the vessel when ! saw a row.
boat coming to our rescue. My heroic,
self sacrificing friend still kept me COM
pany. The boat approached nearer and
nearer until she was only two lengths
away. Then | turned and looked .or
my friend, and | saw his head disappear
| beneath the water | threw myself from
the plank into the water in an agony of
despair. wishing to share the fate of my
comrade, but was soon rescued and talk
en- into the boat.
Can you wonder now" he continued,
while tears flowed down his pale cheeks,
that ! cast a flower wreath on the dark
waters of the Yazoo on Memorial day."
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01
YET UNMARKED BY A stone

Copyright. 1900. by Neil Macdonald
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01

"She came forward with some degree
of hesitancy and apparent maidenly re-
serve, and in tone of sympathy inquir-
ed after my condition. She told me that
| had been very i'll and delirious and had
already passed two nights in the house.
Her father, she added, was ardently de-
voted to the southern cause, as she was
herself but they were always ready to
respond to the calls of humanity and in
ministering to the sick they made no dis
tincton between q Confederate and I'm
ion soldier.
''As you may judge from my enthu-
siasm, l fell in love with this fair angel
of the Yazoo, Olympia lie Moyne.
convalesced rapidly, all too rapidly, for
| dreaded the approach of the time
when | would be compelled to rejoin my
regiment and leave her, perhaps forever.
| was soon on a footing of the most
friendly intimacy with her father, Fran
els lie Moyne. who had been at one time
engaged in business in New Orleans.
Why he and his daughter Olympia had
removed to that lonely spot, in region
of swamps and bayous, did not inquire,
and they volunteered no explanation.
They were people Of refinement, and
whatever their motive in so secluding
themselves felt it to be one that could
cast no discredit upon them.
81 remained month in the lie Moyne
cottage. Olympia and myself were to-
gether on every possible opportunity, and
finally she made me supremacy happy by
confessing that she loved me. How well
| remember each separate incident in
this delightful and romantic period of
my life! | was oblivious of everything
but that contained within my narrow
environment. Olympia was the ocean
TO the river of my thoughts, and all my
hopes and desires centered in her.
About the end of January Mr.. lie
Moyne told me that his son, who was
captain in the Confederate service,
had been wounded and was coming home
on leave in few days. He, as well as
myself. knew it would be at least en-
barrassing were we to meet. My cheek
mantled with shame when | thought of
my comrades fighting the battles of their
country while |, an intruder upon the
hospitality of the enemies of the cause
| loved, was passing my time in happy
but inglorious ease.
II at once sought Olympia and told
her ! would be compelled to leave on the
day following. She exhausted all the re-
sources of fascinating and beautiful
woman TO dissuade me, but seeing that
all her arts were in vain finally gave a
reluctant consent.
But how to get away and rejoin my
regiment was now the problem presented
to my mind. | could not escape by way
of Nicksburg, and, for anything | knew
to the contrary, the banks of the Yazoo
might be in possession of the Confeder-
ates and their vessels instead of Union
gunboats might be patrolling the river.
Just at this juncture scouting party
of Union troops from one of our gunboats
appeared upon the scene Among the
number l was delighted to see my boon
comrade and tent mate, John Douglas
who greeted me with n warmth and en-
thusiasm which did not require the evil
dence of fearful eyes to convince me OF
their earnestness.
my dear fellow he exclaimed, his
face aglow with surprise and pleasure
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01

bership badge surmounted by an eagle
and lving five pointed pendant. The
q. A. X. badge is an honorary decoration
bestowed upon each comrade at the time
of his muster into the order.
What does the eagle on the G. A. r.
badge signifyY
The eagle, perched on S-Nssed cannon
and clutching a sword in its talons, is
emblematic of defense. The object of it's
protection is the dag, which is the ribbon
of the order.
What do the figures on the center of
the star represent?
The Goddess of Liberty stands for
loyalty, the soldier and sailor clasping
hands for fraternity, and the children
symbolic the third virtue held sacred
by the order-namely, charity. The star
of every badge is made from metal of
cannons captured in battle.
What good purpose does the G. A. r.
serve?
The order keeps alive the memory of
patriotic sacrifices in time of public dan.
ger and also carries on an extensive be-
nevolent work in relieving cases of need
among disabled veterans and dependent
members of the families of veterans, ir-
respective of the relation of the needy
ones to the Grand Army organization.
Each post maintains relief fund sacred
TO emergency calls, and many millions
have been disbursed through this chan
mel.
What is the significance of the G. A.
r. button?
The bronze button worn by veterans
in the coat lapel is a badge of recogni-
ton, being a conspicuous evidence that
the wearer is a member Of the q. A. Il.
1t is unlawful for any person not mem-
Der of the order to wear either the g.
A. II, button or official badge.
What is the most imposing feature of
Memorial day exercises?
The parade of the veterans and the
formal ceremonies of decorating the
graves OF the dead. Memorial day orig
mated with the G. A, r., having been
established by order of Commander In
Chief John A. Logan in 1868. The dec
orations were originally limited to the
dead who fell in the war.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01
A WILDERNESS OF SWEETS

mark as he laid them side by side on
the grass.
II wish we had more palms." said
patriotic Robert Shaw.
Here is a great branch of cedar.
Where shall put that, Major Mason"
was Katie Hyde's query.
There, Robert you wanted more
palm; take the cedar. They both repre-
sent much the same virtue, for this sig
niies strength"
And where there is strength does vic
tory follow" asked Alice.
mot always" was the reply, but it
is one sure thing that victory is seldom
gained without strength"
Don't forget the daisies that
"Uprft in praise their little glowing hands
Ger every hill that under heaven expands;
and does not the daisy mean innocence?"
asked Florence.
Yes, innocence and purity the poet
says, are the heaven bestowed virtues
of the daisy" responded the major.
But" he added, what of the hawthorn.
l see a great branch of that hereT
That is red. Can we use it
"The red for the yalorous blood you lest
Who CALAMITY played your parts?"
queried Jennie.
Yes" said the major, "red hawthorn
is the emblem Of hope, by no means an
unworthy virtue. Let us place it with
the rosesT
THE elm, shall | place it by itself?
Such beautiful green leavesw unused
Robert.
mo. The elm signifies patriotism. /
should place 1t beside the palm and the
cedar" said the major.
"These snowballs are beauties. Where
shall put them?"
"Snowballs mean thoughts of heaven
Alice; so put them with the lilies" said
Agnes.
THE ferns are so delicate we must
use them"
IF we use them, Alice, wen have to
take the moss, too" said Robert, "be-
cause
1.-THE fern loved the mountain, the moss loved the
moor,
For the ferns were the rich and the moses the
poor.
"Then the fern and the moss they grew wiser in
grief,
And each turned to the other for rest and relief
"And thus and forever, where'er the ferns grow,
There surely the MOSES lie sparkling below"
THAT was well quoted, Robert" said
the major. "And now | wonder does
any one know a verse that will be SYM
bolic of all these flowers? l am sure
Agnes does"
But Agnes was silent.
"Well, then. Alice, do you know one?"
The little curly head shook its reply.
Robert spoke up, "A wilderness Of
sweets"
81 have thought of one, papa" said
Agnes.
I'VE want to know yours, Agnes, for
you always think of something good"
said appreciative Robert and cuddled up
to the major for approval.
agnes is so thoughtful and serious
that we know hers must be quite as APP
propriate as Roberts," said the major,
stroking the little head beside him. En-
couraged by such appreciation, Agnes
said, ~ think it was Leigh Hunt, the
English poet, who spoke of flowers as
'marves, sweet forever, more true than
fables and equally beloved"
'Marvels, sweet forever" repeated
the major. "That is exactly what l
wanted, wilderness of sweets to be d.
vided among the heroes.
'"rhe red for the valorous blood you lost,
Who CALAMITY Pill Jed your parts;
The white for the urity Of your cause
And blue for the royal hearts"
Rosa O. EICHORN.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01

Il thought you had gone to the land of
shades, and here | find you by the side
of a beautiful girl in an Arcadian para
disc which seems to have arisen by
magic amid the swamps and bayous
of the Yazoo river. | let your family
know of your disappearance and my
fears as to your safety. Now you can
let them know that my fears were
groundless and that you are still living
and ready TO fight for the Union, un-
less he continued laughing, the beauti.
full Confederate who just now left your
company has converted you to the cause
OF her people,
while we were absorbed in our greet
ings, Aunt Dinah, a domestic Of the
household, came hurriedly toward US
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01

Once more, brave hearts, we thank you
For this grand free land of ours;
Once more we whisper, God bless you,"
And leave our love with our flowers
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01

This is our day for all our patriotic
saints and heroes.--General Anderson.
Every boy and girl of 10 should know
the names and places which have made
American bravery famous throughout
the world.-Judge Richards Yates.
The nation that cherishes the graves
of it's soldiers and assemblies to honor
them is the nation that preserves and en-
arges national life.-Benjamin Harrison.
The nation or country that can grow
men OF such character and such loftiness
Of soul that they will go down to death,
II need be, for a principle can rule the
world.-Webster Davis at Arlington.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01

A GRAND ARMY CATECHlSM.
Items of Information About the Or
der of Veterans.
ARTHUR J. BURDI


der of Veterans.
What is the G.. a. H.?
An association of veteran soldiers who
served in the northern armies between
April, 1861, and August, 1865. The first
G. A. Il. post was instituted at Decatur,
Ills, in April, 1866. The posts in the
several states are organized into depart
ments, as department of New York, de-
partment of Iowa, and so on. The heads
of departments bear the title Of depart
ment commander. The head of the ma
tional body is called commander in chief.
What is the uniform?
The uniform varies in the several de-
partments. and many posts adopt an in
divdual pattern. AS rule the uniform
is a modification of former military styles.
The prevailing color is dark blue.
Is there any distinctive hat?
The large black hat with gilt cord and
deep crease in the crown has become
known as the Grand Army hat. Gray
hats Of the same shape are also much
worn. The army forage cap with a
straight visor has been officially adopted
by some posts and departments.
What are the badges worn by the G..
A. X. men?
On parade the veterans wear the badges
OF the army corps in which they served
during the war, army society badges,
regimental badges and the q. A. II. men,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01

"Then we can have no trouble in find
ing flowers for each that will be SYM
boic of those three virtues" said
thoughtful Agnes, Alce's older sister,
and continues Here is a pansy to be-
gin with. That means thought"
At Major Masons suggestion they as
sorted the flowers in order to simplify
the distributing OF them.
"Forgetmenots, for true love-" said
Jennie.
Roses, for reward of virtue, and the
palm for victory" was the majors re-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-06-01

AS the man in
sane? He knelt
praying upon the
bank of the va
ZOO, n memorial
wreath in each
hand, and as l
watche ed him
from my boat he
arose and cast the
wrcaths one after
another into the
river.
Pardon m @,
cir - soil I ne |