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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23
UPH0La TERiNG
AND
Furniture Repairing.

Mr. Thomas G. Rust viii give his special
attention to the Upholstcrinl. Business, and
Furniture Repairing. Old hair and shnck
mattresses made over. l viii also make the
Folding Hair Mattress, which can be folded
and handled with ease. also have Il sample
line of Upholstery goods, which have just
received from Baltimore. These samples are
taken from some very fine patterns. Call and
make selection.
continue to Rcnovate Feathers, and mat
tresses viii be called for by my assistant
anywhere within 10 miles of Charles Town.
and-safely returned. will also buy and sell
second-hand furniture. Reference can be
given in this line in-Charlcs Town and in the
County. Have been in this business for o
number of years. Perfect satisfaction given.
Place of business Congress ST., doors west
of the Baptist Church. Parties outside OF
town having feathers to rcnOvate and mat
tresses to make over please notify inc NV mail.
THOMAS g. RUST
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23

Bowmans, HawkinstOwn and Mill Spur, in
Thoroughf,lre Gap mot shown on lime TaUlc)
are flag stops FOR Trains and II.
Nos.14 and IL connect with main line trains
for all points South and Southwest, and at
Washington for all Eastern Cities. No change
OF cars tweenWashington andHarrisonburg.
For detailed infor alton apply to nearest
agent of Southern Railway. or write to
l.. :. BROWN, Gen'l Agt.,
eos 18th st. n. W, Washington. ID. G.
FRANK S. CANNON. Sd V. P. " Gen'l NIn'gr.
EOS 18th st. N. W., Washington, DC.
i. ". CULP, Traffic Manager.
W. a. TURK, General Passenger Agent,
Aug. T. Washington, d. G.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23
First Class Barber Shop.
IN REAR GA WATsON- HOUSE.

IN REAR OF WATSON HOUSE.
Ny shop has been thoroughly refitted and
painted, and has been supplied with com
plcte outft of the
LATEST IMPROVED REVOLVING CHAIRS
Toilet Cases, Washstand. etc. and win COM
pare fayorably with the best anywhere. EV-
eIything neat and clean, Grst-class work guar
anteed and polite attention given. Trusting
that l shall continue to receive liberal
share of the public patronage, I remain most
respectfully.
4ames II. Thompson.
Jul, 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23

cHRo.1c Nasal. CATA Ri poisons every
breath that is drawn into the lungs. There is
procurable from any druggist the remedy for
for the cure of this trouble. small quantity
of Ely's Crcnm Balm placed into the nostrils
sprends over an inflnmed angry surface, reliev-
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
cleanses heals and cui cs. A cold in the head
vanishes Immediately. Sold bv druggIPt or
will be mailed for so cents bl Ely Brothers,
Sc Warren Street, New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23
BicycIe ordinance.

Sec. 40, chap. VII. of the ordinance of the
Corporation of Charles Town provides:
at shall lie unlawful for any person to ride
4 bicycle upon tile pavement or sidewalks, or
to ride bicycleHQn a street at dangerous
speed. or TO ride bicycle after dusk without
carrying lighted and bright lantern: within
the corporation limits. ANY person violating
this ordnance. on conviction thereof. shall be
fued not lees than 81 nor more than 50.
This ordinance will be rigedly enforced
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
NyS Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23
no yoTIR Feet ACHE AND burn !?

Shake into Your shoes Aliens Foot-Ease, a
powder Tor the feet, 1t cools the ieet and
makes tight or New Shoes feel Easy, Cures
Corns, Bnnions, SwOllcl, Smarting, Hot, Cal
Ious, Sore and Sweating Feet, Aliens Foot
Ease relieves all pain aud gives rest and COM
fort. We have over 80, 600 testimonials. 1t
cures while you walk. Try it to-day, All
druggists and shoe stores lit, 25c. Sample
sent FREE. Address Allen s. olmsted, LeRoy,
~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23

The shepherd.towp Register says busi-
ness is brisk at the cigar factory of Irwin
Bros & Leedy at Shenandoah Junction
They are working % men aud have So.
600 cigars sold ahead. They are max.
ing irst-class cigars and are getting a fine
reputation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23

SIr. Buxton, prominent Democrat Of
Keyser. says the mill men, meaning the
lumbermeu, of this Congressional district
will vote for Col. Tom Davis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23
Give Me A Sid.

offer my services to the public as an auc-
tionecr. with comfy aud corporation license,
aud solicit share of patronage. Having
II;Id considerable experience guarantee sat-
isfaction. Charges reasonable.
CHARLES RISSLER.
Jan. 5. 1897. Charles Town. W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23

The h. so. R. R. is about to award
contract for 10000 tons of steel rails at
$26 per ton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23

James Harvey Fouke, who was born in
shepherds;own in 1913, but who has
lived in shelbyyille, H.. for the past So
year., died recently at the sge Of 81 years
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23

wANTED-AcTIvR M4NoF GOOD CHAR
acter to deliver and collect in West Virginia
for old established manufacturing wholesale
house. $500 year, sure pay. Honesty more
than experience required. Our reference. any
bank in any city. Enclose seif-ad dFeFsed
stamped envelope Manufacturers Third
Fls,or. SS4 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23

The walk over Shoe, the best SIS. 50
shoe, ten styles for men, at OFT Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23
CASToRE Ia
Be,,. the - The Kind You Have Always BOUgh
S. C: !: ' M1z4zzzM

The prompt use of DR.. humphreys
Specific III breaks up colds that hang
GU" All druggigts 25c. humphreys
Medicine Co.. corner William and John
streets, New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23
southern RaiIWaY.

BETWEEN WASHINGTON ALEXANDRA, STRAs-
BURG AND HARRIS oNBURG.
Effective July %. 1900.
Grains Nos. Q and - daily trains Nos. IS,
II. IA and y daily, week days.)
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23

Additional trains leave Baltimore for Union
Bridge and intermediate Stations at 1912 am,
and 2.25 and g. pm, aud leaveUniOn Bridge
Tor Baltimore at $40 and GAO 4. M, aud II. so
p. r;l.i daily, except Sunday,
SUSDAYsOSLY.-Leav Baltimore for Union
Bridge aud intermediate Stations 9.35 a. m.
and ?. 80 p. m. and leave Union Bridge at 6.45
a. M, and .05 p. IN. for Baltimore aud Inter
mediate STATIONS.
BALTIMORE X CUMBERLAND VALLEY n. II.
Leave Hagerstown forShippensburg and In
termediate stations al II .05 m.and7. 90 p. m.
For Chumbersburg so m. Leave Shippens-
burg for Hagerstown and IntermadiateSlation
at 60 u. m. and 3.0S p. IN. Leave Cham
bcrsburg 1.45 p. NJ
TRAINS VIA ALTENwALD CUTOFF.
Leave HdgerStogn for Chnmbersburg and
intermediate Stations at 6.12 am. and cop
M. and leave ChambcTsburg for Hagcrstown
7.i9 p. IN.
Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmitsburg at s &c
and 1888 a. m and S.31 and 6 81 p. m. Leave
Emmitsburg for Rocky Ridge at T. so and 10 90
c. IN. and 50 and Il p. IN,
J Trains forFredcrick leave Bruceyille at SIS,
a.35 and 1910 a. m, and 5.32 and $50 p. IL
Leave -Brucevile for Colnmbia, LiLtlestown
and Tancytown at 9.47 a. m. and 81 p IN.
Leave Frederick for Baltimore at 80 u. IN.
aud and $50 p. IN.
| CoSNECTIoNS AT CHERRY. RUN, w VA,
| b. ~ o. passenger trains leave Cherry Run
/ for Cumberland and intermediate points daily
at S:51 a, III. Cincinnati, st. Louis and Chi
cago Express, daily. at 1880 p. IN. Chicago
Express, daley, at 1879 p. m.
DAILY. All others Daily, except Sunday.
j. NJ. HOOD, Pres't. and Gen'l Man'gr.
! B. Il. GRISWoLD, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
| Oct % 1900
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23
Grocery and Eating House
In Etfect Nav 20. 1909.

The undersigned has opened Grocery
occupied by Earnshaw & Dooley, on West
Washington street Charles Town, which has
been newly painted and nicely fitted up. Will
Full Line of Groceries
of all kinds which will include the freshest
and best varieties in all lines, to be sold at the
lowest market rates. Will also handle good
stock of Tobnecoes, Cigars, etc. Connected
with the Store L propose to keep
First-CIass Eating House,
and will be prepared to serve Lunches, Oys-
tiers. Coffee, Pies, etc, at all hours and in the
best style, ut moderate prices. Oysters fried
aud delivered ut residences. and full entertain
menfs supplied to order.
Oct. 12-y. THOS- j. MY Frs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23
SOUTHWARK.

Train 50 connect with Southern X. Il.
~ Sfrasburg junction at 1925 and 7.45 p. m.
far EJorrieoDhury
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23
b. g O.
RAILROAD
Time Fable in
effect May 20, 100,
until further notice.
NORTHWARD.

Tram connects with Southern 4. Il. nt
Harrisonburg at 200 a. IN. for Strasburg
Junction aud Harper's Very DiVieion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-10-23

The best nag that iioats is the Red White and
Blue,
The best make Of Footwear Is the Walk
Over Shoe;
It comes in all feathers from Kid 70 Gne calf.
It's I'VE dollar value for three and half.
For Sale only b. orr BIOS.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-07-24
VIM. G. Irwin & Co., Ltd ,
FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE AGENTS

AGENTS FOR THE
Royal Insurance Company of Liverpool
Alliance Assurance Company of Lon
don,
Alliance Marine and General Assurance
Co., Ltd, of London,
Scottish Union National Insurance
Company of Edinburgh,
Wilhelma of Magdeburg General Insur-
ance Company,
Associated Assurance Co., Ltd, Of Mu-
Mich and Berlin.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-07-24
Debility
Neuralgia, Biliousness.

When the nerves are weak there is
10 telling what may happen. You are
tired all the time, depressed, restless,
and suffer greatly with headache, back
ache, neuralgia, and general discom-
fort. But there is a cure, as Mr.. j.
Elliott, of West Perth, w. A., well
knows. lie sends us his portrait, and
saws:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15
THE DISTRICT BUDGET.
The Conference Report Presented to
the senate by Mr.. Allison.

The Conference Report Presented ia
the senate by Mr. Allison.
The conference report on the District
Appropriation bill was presented to the
Senate yesterday by Mr.. Allison, who
asked that it go over until today. The
bill as 1t passed the house carried an ap-
preparation of Sc. 1876. 299.3l. AS it passed
the Senate it carried s7773 925.31. the Sem
ate increase being 81 ,037 .626. The amount
taken off in conference was $751; 56. The
bill as finally reported by the conferees
carries an appropriation Of 1856. S69.31.
being an increase over the House bill OF
$S40,5T0.
The sum Of Sis. 900 is appropriated for
the disposal Of garbage in the suburbs OF
the District of Columbia. The janitor of
the District Building will receive 5000 in
place of $780, and an increase of one fire.
man is allowed One clerk in the Au-
ditor's office is provided for at salary
of 81, 400 in place of $1,000. The salary of
the Computing Engineer is increased from
S2,4OO to s2,75O. The Superintendent of
Sewers will receive $3.50 in place of
81, 400. The permit clerk will receive 1.400
in place OF 81 200. The Superintendent OF
the Street Sweeping Department will re-
ceive 81. 400 in place of s2200; sos. 900 is al
lowed for contingent expenses in place of
$23, 900.
Only $1,000 was allowed for advertising
notices Of taxes in arrears. in place of
81 GOO; $4,000 was agreed upon for as
sessment and permit work. For work on
streets and avenues the conferees agreed
upon 100000.
The other changes have already been
published in The Times
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15

The Secretary OF the Treasury yesterday
sent to the House Of Representatives his
Answer to House resolution 229. adopted
on Tuesday. May S. The resolution called
fot information as to the ingredients Of
olcsmargarine, and is as follows:
Resolved, That the Secretary Of the
Treasury be, and he is hereby requested,
to furnish to the House Of Representatives
information concerning the amount snd
character of the material used in the man.
ufacture Of oleomargarine by the several
manufacturers, as shown by the monthly
duplicate of pages l and 2 Of form PIG for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890. also
for the month of December OF the same
facturers of oleomargarine throughout the
United States for the above periods
The Secretary submits a communication
from the Commissioner Of Internal Rev
enue. who says:
THE original forms in which this infor-
nation is submitted to this office are not
only very large in bulk, but voluminous
in number, and cannot well be transmits
ted; besides. these are part of the rec
ords Of the Internal Revenue Bureau and
should not, therefore, leave the custody
Of the Treasury Department. The data
submitted discloses the kinds of materials
used. the amount of each ingredient, and
the per cent that each bears to the total
amount Of oleomargarine produced in the
country for the periods named, and ii is
believed furnishes all the information in
tended to be called for in the resolution"
The statement showing the quantities
and kinds Of ingredients used in the pro-
ductiou OF cieomargarine follows
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15
THE DAY IN THE SENATE.
Favorable Reports Made on Bills and
Resolutions. ~


In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Pettigrev
presented ten petitions favoring Govern
ment ownership OF railroads, telegraph
lines, and telephones.
! Mr.. Hanna presented a resolution pro-
viding for a survey OF the harbor at Cleve-
land, Ohio, and appropriating sum FOL
this purpose. The resolution was adopted
Mr.. Hoar reported the bill providing fol
the revision of the postal laws OF the
United States. The bill was referred to
the Committee on Postofices and Post
roads.
Mr.. Morgan. from the Committee on In
ter-Oceanic Canals, reported favorabiy the
Hepburn bill to construct the Nicaraguan
Canal. The bill was placed on the calen-
dar.
Also Senate bill relating to the anchor
age of vessels in Kennebec River, at
Bath, Me. 1t authorizes the Secretary
Of the Treasury to establish anchorage
grounds at Bath, Me. and to adopt suitable
rules and regulations in relation there
to.
Also House bill, appropriating $12 500 for
lighthouse and fog signal in the State OF
Washington.
Also Senate bill providing for officers in
the custom district Of Hawaii tone collec-
tor at $4,000 year to reside at Honolulu.
and such deputy collectors and other GUS
toms officers as the Secretary Of the Treas
ury shall deem necessary.
Also House bill TO provide for sittings
OF the circuit and district courts of the
United States for the Southern District Of
Florida in Ocala.
A joint resolution to keep the Congress
sional Library open from 9 a. m. to 10
p. m. every day except Sundays and ma
tional holidays was introduced by Mr.. Pet
tus and referred to the Committee on the
Library.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Jones Of
Arkansas and referred to the Committee
on Labor to punish Establishing by rail-
road and telegraph companies.
The Senate bill to apply a portion OF
the proceeds of the sale OF the public
lands to endowment. support, and main
tenance OF schools or departments of min
ing and metallurgy in the several States
and Territories in connection with the COL
leges for the benefit of agriculture and the
mechanic arts established in accordance
with the provisions of an act of Congress
approved July 2, 1862, was passed.
Also the Senate bill appropriating $780,
900 for public building in Portsmouth.
Va.
House bill providing for free homesteads
On the public lands for actual and bona
fide settlers and reserving the public
lands for that purposes. was passed.
Also Senate bill to provide American
registers for the foreign built ships Star
Of Italy and Star OF Bengal. belonging to
citizens of Hawaii.
Also Senate bill appropriating $4,000 for
one-story addition to the postoffice at
Newark, n. ].
Also Senate bill authorizing the Presi-
dent tn aDpoint Lieut Robert Platt Y, s.
Navy. to the rank Of commander on the
retired list.
At 5:45 the Senate adjourned until to-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15
:

state that the Judge Advocate General
TO whom the question was referred. re-
ports as follows:
T" There is no law authorizing the Secre-
tary OF War to ascertain the loss or injury
sustained by citizens for private property
used or destroyed by troops in the mill
tary service within the limits of the
United States; and in the absence of
such a law / am of opinion that
he has no authority TO involve the
United States in any expense In making
such investigation: and there is no appro-
priation from which the expenses of such
investigation could be paid, either through
the Quartermaster' Department or 9TH
erwise
As corroborative of these views. / may
add that by an act of February 81. 1899.
the Secretary OF War was directed to zap
point and detail an officer of the Army 10
investigate claims for services of members
of the Fourth Arkansas Mounted Infantry:
but the act made no appropriation TO meet
the expenses OF the investigation II was
held that as there was no other appropria-
tion out OF which the expenses could legal
ly be paid the act was imperative; and an
appropriation OF $1,000 was made for that
purpose by the Urgent Deficiency act of
February 9, 1907"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15
THE OLEO RESOLUTION
Secretary Gage Su. mits Facts
Called for by Congress.

Statement Showing the Character
and Kind of Materials Used In the
Iannfacture of the Substitute for
Butter-The Names of the Makers,
However, Not Sent to the House.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15
A woMAN,s AWFUL PERIL.

There is only chance to save your life and
that through an operation the startling
words heard by Mrs. ]. b. Hunt, of Lime Ridge,
WIS, from her doctor after he had vainly tried 10
cur her OF fright:ul case of stomach trouble
and yellow jaundce. Gall stones had formed and
size constantly grew Then she began to
use Electric Bitters. which wholly cured her. It's
a wonderful Stomach, Liver, and Kidney Remedy
Cures Dyspepsia; Loss of Appetite. Try it. Only
so cents. Guaranteed. For sale by Henry Evans.
druggist, Oh + st. NV.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15
SPANISH WAR CLAIMS.
The Secretary of War Makes n r.
port to the senate.


The Secretary Of War has forwarded to
the Senate. in response to a resolution
adopted May 2, a letter relative to claims
for damages to private property used or
destroyed by troops during the war with
Spain. The report states that the Secre-
tary has obtained the papers in 1865 claims,
aggregating 1892. 0os.S5; in 3 claims, ag-
gregating s2,15e, and in II claims, aggre-
eating s7,393i1, for damages TO private
property used or destroyed by troops in
the military service within the limits Of
the United States during the war with
Spain"
The report further states that with
reference to so much OF the resolution as
directs the Secretary of War to ascertain
the loss or injury, IL any. that may have
been sustained by such claimants. and re-
port to the Senate what amount he finds
to be equitably due from the United States
TO such claimants l have the honor to
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15
To he Rc..r,ed for G. 4. II.

Mr.. Spooner. from the Committee on
Rules, yesterday asked that two of the
Senate galleries be reserved for the use
Of the members OF the Grand Army of the
Republic on Saturday next at 4 p. M. when
exercises appropriate to the reception and
acceptance from the Grand Army of the
Republic OF the statue OF Gen. U. S. Grant.
to be unveiled in the Capitol. ~4s. =.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15

cures made by DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the grea, kidney. liver
and bladder remedy. 4
1t is the great medi-
caltriumph of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
DR.. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
der SDeciolict and 10
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15
MIR. Depew,. Trade Mark Bill.

Senator Depew yesterday introduced
bill prohibiting the false branding or
labelling Of any dairy or food products
which become articles of foreign or inter
state commerce. s1.sss..t,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back. kidney. bladder, uric acid .rou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble. 4
Dr.. Kilrner's Swamp-Root is not rec
commended for everything but If you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble /, will be found
just the remedy you need. l,has been tested
In so many ways. in hospital work. in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-,
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that a special arrangement, has
been made by which all readers Of this PAPER
who have not already tried it. may have a
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling more about Swanp-Root and how to
find out fyou have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and E.f
send your address 10 esssrs,Ik3a::Ss:s
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing 80
hamton, N. Y. The ssasa E:l:..sszE..t
regular fifty cent and Home of svamp-EOos
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15
PRICES OF ARN0R PLATE
The Senate Decides to Pay $545
Per Ton for Sheathing.

The Naval Appropriation Hill Passed
Without Division Five Holland
Submarine Boats to BE Purchased
The Gnthmnnn Gun Project
Carried Through I'm the Rush.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-15
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK !?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know of the wonderful
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-11-25
ECHO OF CUSTER MASSACRE.
Mystery About the Death of Lieut..
Harrington Ex.Iained

FORT YATES, N. D., Nov. A.-After
the Custer massacre in 1876, the remains
OF all the officers engaged in the battle
were found with the exception of thusa
of Lieut.. Harrington. His fate was al
ways an uncertainty, even to his wife
always been 10th to talk to strangers of
their own race, or to white people COLI
corning the massacre.
newspaper correspondent has lust
received the particulars of the lieuten-
ants death from an Indian named
Pa1ntS-E1msef Brown, who was present
His testimony is corTObOrated by others.
1t appears that Lieut.. Harrington was
about the last of the survivors of that
terrible massacre. When his comrades
were about all killed around him, he
made q wild dash on his horse and man
aged to escape through the line of fight
ing Indians to the open prairie. A party
7 of about seven pursued him. Their ponies
were tired, however, and one of the In
dams said:
let him go and tell the news to the white
man.
So they abandoned the chase, all but
Cne, whose name the correspondent is
not ct liberty to give This man, whose
horse was not so tired said, 'T will fol-
followed but a little way when he saw
the lieutenant raise his pistol and fire.
and drop from the saddle. The lieuteu-
ant had shot himself rather than fall
into the hands of the Sioux. His bones
Law in an old dry lake bed some dis
tance from the scene OF the massacre.
1t is said Mrs. Harrington's mind gave
way under the terrible strain of the I'M
certainty of her husbands fate, anu that
she is now irlvafded at Wesc Point.
There is no doubt that the above Is 2
substantially true account of the death OF
bpY husband