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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
THEY KNEW NO FEAR
How Five American Soldiers Defed
 an Army of Redskins.
Thrashed Them at odds of Twenty Five to One-A Scene of Cool Cour- age and Heroism That Has
 But Few Equals.

Probably nowhere in authentic his- tory outside of the official records of the Sixth United States cavalry can there be found an account of bat tie fought and won by an army with odds against it of 25 to 1. It wasn't much of an army, to be sure, that lit tie contingent of American cavalry, but it fought hard for 15 hours and thrashed beautifully 25 times its num- Der. Maj. W. H. Carter, of the Sixth, touches on the incident briefly in his history of the regiment, but he gives in full the letter of Gen. Miles, which is perhaps the most striking testi- monial to the heroism of a handful of enlisted men that was ever penned by general commanding a country's armies.
 In August, 1874, says the Chicago Record-Herald, the Cheyennes, Kiowas and Comanches were dyeing the Kan sas border red. An expedition against them was fitted out at Fort Dodge, with Gen. Nelson A. Miles in command. The Indians fled south to the Red river in Texas, pursued hotly by detachment of the Sixth cavalry under Capts. Compton and Riddle. The braves of the allied tribes made stand on the face of the bluffs of the Tule river. All told there were GOO warriors. The meager forces of the Sixth charged, routed the reds and drove them lover the bluffs and through the deep precipitous can yons, past their burning villages and out onto the Staked Plains.''
 It became necessary to send couriers to Camp Supply, Ind. T. The whole country was swarming with hostiles, and the trip was one that seemed al- most certain death. Volunteers were asked for, and Sergt. Zacharia T. Woodall, troop I, of the Sixth, stepped forward and said he'd go. The whole outfit was ready for the service, as matter of fact. The commanding of ficer picked out four men to go with Woodan, and the little contingent
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
started out across the Indian-infested

started out across the Indian-infested wilderness.
 The five cavalrymen rode northward under the starlight. At dawn they bivouacked, but before the morning cup of coffee was made they saw circling on the horizon swarm of Cheyennes. The eye of the sergeant told him that to get through the circumference of that circle was be- yond the power of any five men, even though they were old campaigners of the Sixth cavalry. With his four fol- lowers he made for little depression which offered some natural advan- tages for purposes of defense. There the five dropped, and with carbines ad- vanced waited the narrowing of the red cordon's limits. The Cheyennes charged, and charging sent a volley into that little prairie stronghold. There was hot answer and five Chey- enne ponies carried dead or wounded riders out of range, for the braves were tied to their mounts. Behind the little natural rampant Sergt. Woodall was sorely wounded, and one man was dying. Let Gen. Miles letter tell the
 
 From early morning to dark, out numbered 25 to l, under an almost constant fire and at such short range that they some times used their pistols, retaining the last charge to prevent capture and torture, this little party of five defended their lives and the person of their dying comrade, wish out food and the only drink the rain water that they collected in a pool, mingled with their own blood. There is no doubt that they killed more than double their number besides those that they wounded. The simple re- cital of the deeds of the five soldiers and the mention of the odds against which they fought, how the wounded defended the dying and the dying aid ed the wounded by exposure to fresh wounds after the power of action was gone-these alone present q scene of cool courage. heroism and self-sacri- flee which duty as well as inclination prompt us to recognize but which we cannot fitly honor"
 When dusk gathered on the prairie the Cheyennes literally fled, thrashed by the sturdy valor of five American soldiers
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10

BEHIND HER CAME OLD BILLY,
 WITH A BASKET ON HIS HEAD. Virginia place. she said, with faint glow an her cheeks, sand used to make beautiful sketches to carry back with them. If you want to paint the avenue and Mamie, will try to explain to her.''
 When the matter was explained to the woman she grew red and became confused.
 Jaws, Miss Lily" for the white haired old lady would be Miss Lily on the estate until her death, flaws, Miss Lily, won't that be foolish O me2''
 explain why she must wear her everyday gown instead of her Sunday one The latter was an abomination.
 This here dress is so faded" said Mamie, tits washed out"
 s.Mr- Pryn likes it faded" ex- plained Miss Lily.
 So the picture was made in the fad ed blue jeans, the throat button open, the sunbonnet in her hand. at first Mamie was awkward. Over and again the aztsse. .sxplained that she must be natural It seemed a failure until a clear boys voice sounded from behind the little group of critics:
 '-Don' git fussy, nom = come straight erway."
 The hearty laugh that followed re- stored Nan's equilibrium. She came straight away" with a color and a dimpling of smiles that made her charming. She was the very soul of the scene and the summer, the god dess of the garden and the riotous growth of southern vine and bush end wealth of bloom and fruit.
 Sometimes it was very hot in the afternoons. Then the bronze hair cnrled into moist rings on her forehead and her eyes became large and languorous. 1t was too Billy went to sleep. But Hector Pryn felt to his inmost being that he was painting the picture he had al ways hoped to paint, something that Tas human, truly typical of a phase of life, vivid and beautiful. It is needless to say that Mamie was de lighted with the picture. It seemed to her that she had awakened from lream. She saw herself as she was, she felt raised above groveling, actu- kI existence. She forgot her hard fife. her rough. red hands, her re- fponzibiiity. Hector Pryn liked to ialk to her. to hear her crude opin- L414- her naive comments. Then ks
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10

in Hull, and he served in various pull pits until in 1893 he was called to Bir- mingham to take charge of the Vest minister Congregational church in that city. Here he met Dwight l.. Moody, who induced him to pay visit to the Moody schools at Northfield, Mass. Dr. Morgan was deeply impressed at that time with the work being done by the famous American, and he never forgot the lesson he then learned. In 1896 he went to the New Court church in London, where he has been very sue cAssful as pastor. He is very con servative in his views of the Bible, and is more orthodox than otherwise in his theology
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
Curious Botanical Experiment

Some curious botanical experiments made at geological laboratory at Ma ples are reported by Hans Windler. A fiowerless aquatic plant, that grows normally with it's roots in the sand and it's leaves in the water, was invert- ed, specimens being placed with the leaves buried in the sand and the roots fioated in the water in strong light. The roots changed to stems and leaves, the buried parts haeoming ronts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
KITCHEN HELPS AND HINTS.

A moldy or squeezed+out lemon put into dirty saucepan half full of water and boiled for half an hour cleans it perfectly, and removes all odor of fish or onions.
 A few drops of oil of sandalwood dropped on a hot shovel will be found to diffuse most agreeable perfume in sick rooms or confined apartments.
 To prevent bright pans from being blacksned by smoke, rub with fat be- fore putting them on the fire. Wash with hot water and soda, and they will be quite bright.
 When knife has been used to cut onions wipe it with damp cloth and rub it briskly with coarse salt. The objectionable smell will then entirely disappear.
 The most easily digested meats are cold mutton, mutton chops, venison, tenderloin and sirloin steak. lamb chops, roast beef, rabbit and chicken.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
Our Varying Seasons.

The longest cold season is found in the Rocky mountain region, where it exceeds the warm by about ten days. The warm season in Texas and the lower Missouri valley opens about ten days earlier than in the region near the middle Atlantic coast, and from 20 to 25 days earlier than on the southern coast of California. In the northwest the warm season opens from 20 to 25 days earlier than i'll the lake region and from IS to 20 days earlier than in the north Pacific coast reRion-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
Quakers in Cuba.

One of the curiosities of Cuba is a Quaker meeting house which has been erected at Gibara, near Santiago, The congregation of Friends is said to number over 200. r--s
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10

One morning the doctor rom the county townw was summoned to Bonne- air And when he had been fifteen minutes in the room, he locked the door and bade the black people out side to ride for another doctor as fast as horse could go. When Miss Lily demanded entrance and explanation he told her to stay in her room and keep Mrs. Pryn away. When she in- sisted he slipped under the door a card that had been dipped in carbolic acid.
 ''Mr Pryn has the smallpoxi"
 Miss Lily and Mrs. Pryn fled bag and baggage by the next train.
 All day the doctors gave their mes sages through crevices in the door and were without food or aid. A huddled group of black folk stood in the rear house lot. But in the late afternoon firm step came along the hallway and a woman's voice called:
 "Open the door, doctor. It's Nan Mamie Watts come to help. I have had the smallpox"
 The doctor opened the door in her fair, calm face.
 ''I believe you're lying" he said.
 t'Yo' can't prove hit. had hit when I warn't knee high to CT grasshopper. Pm comin' in, anyway"
 And that is why Hector Pryn owed his life to her nursing, her untiring, loving care. And it was not until he was almost convalescent that she broke down and her place was taken by colored man from Lexington. The doctor evaded his questions. Mamie was tired out, needed rest, etc. But the sick man knew, and it kept him anxious and weak. One day the doctor told him she was out of danger and Hector Pryn's eyes wese dim.
 How can I ever repay her?" he murmured. 'Free-Hearted Man, in- deed."
 The old doctor shook his head.
 ''She only waited that day to carry that urchin out of danger and then tramped back-but-I think you ought to know-she will never be the same, in looks, again. It goes hard with a woman"
 At Bonneair, year later, Miss Lily and her daughter discussed the mat ter calmly.
 "It is hard to believe how pretty she was-but maybe it is best. And she is satisfied to have the boy go with Hector and be educated. Will you ever forget how she looked the day of the county fair? As far as we are concerned, she shall never need a home-but, after all, it was only
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
EnthnnIasml-,

Very few people know how to han ale enthusiasm--Atchison Globe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
TRUE-HEARTED NAN
By Elizabeth Cherry Waltz.

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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10

We need not mind what the world thinks as long as we think right.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
Ostrich Dined on Prayer Book.

An ostrich which was lately dis sected in London had in it's stomach small prayer book.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10

made some extraordinary discover ies. Despite her hard work and wages, despite her constant endeav- or, Nan was perpetual pauper. Miss Lily had to watch her to keep her from going ragged. As for the boy, Louis, he was curly haired scarecrow who was strictly forbidden the front yard because of his dilapidated appearance.
 "But her money" gasped Hector, what does she do with it?"
 "She has a horde of relatives" replied Miss Lily, calmly, land some of them are always in want or sick and dying. You have never heard the name she goes by, have you? I forgot to tell you, we're so used to it. She's known far and near as 'Free-Hearted Nan.'"
 ''I'm going to buy you new gown and some ribbons and hat for the county faff,. Mamie" :" said the artist, as he was working industriously the next afternoon. Miss Lily shall choose them and is going to fix up Louis so he will not be disgrace to Bonneair. And you must not give those clothes away
 Law now, MT. Hector!" smiled Mamie.
 ''I want to see you in neat gown like other women," went on Hector; q believe you would astonish us. Why do you give everything to oth- CTS ?''
 And Nannie's color deepened a great deal as she returned the true answer:
 Law now, Mir. Hector, I just can't help it when foIl<ses air so bald off.
 The household at Bonneair entered with zest into Mir. Pryn's plan of fix ing Mamie up for the county fair. Miss Lily and her daughter made the purchases and impressed their maids into the making of a simple lawn gown, and the trimming of straw hat. But not one of them were pre- pared for the entire transmutation the simple costume effected. It was, as the young Mir. Pryn said, almost appalling" It changed a healthy and attractive country woman into pos ltive beauty. Even Hector Pryn shud- dered at her possibilities. But it did not at all change her manner. The picturesque boy sitting beside the driver of the servants wagon kept the helm that would ever steer that beauty straight away"
 But again and again as the artist looked that day over the motley throng gathered in the fair grounds, he saw the truth. That servant at Bonneair was beautiful, calmly, allur- ingly beautiful. Transplanted else where she would learn the old lesson of what woman's fascination could do in the world.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-10
TO BE TURNED INTO cAsH AT ONCI

Some lots cost lots less than lots onehd
 in the History of Waterbury have such values bee
 ITEMS: A case yard wide Brown cottons, short lengths case yard wide fine Perca1es, all new patterns 5O dozen handsome Pillow Shams and Bureau 50 pieces fine lace al1over g e
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
PAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION

Nothing since the Worlds Fair, at
Chicago, in 1893, has elected the wide
spread interest that is manifest, all
over the world, in the Pan-American
Exposition, which is to be held in
Buffalo. from May LIST to November
LIST, 1901. :.
The purpose of the Exposition is to
Illustrate the progress of the coun-
tries Of the Western hemisphere dur
ing a century of wonderful achieve
ments, and to bring together into
closer relationship the people COM
posing the many States, Territories
and countries of the three Americas.
Acting under proper authority, the
President of the United States has in
vited all the republics and colonies
of the American hemisphere to join
in commemorating the close of the
Nineteenth and beginning of the
Twentieth century, by holding this
International Exposition, on the
Niagara frontier. -s-.>-. -. ~
For this important event, the Nickel
Plate Road has issued an attractive
descriptive folder pamphlet, elaborate
ly illustrating the Pan-American
Exposition, the buildings and grounds
Inc Nickel Plate, Road is the short
line between Chicago and Buffalo,
and affords competent train service
from Chicago to Buffalo, New York
City, Boston and all points East, with
trains Of modern equipment, on which
no extra fares are charged; also din
ing cars on the individual club plan,
ranging in price from IS cents to ST..
Call on any ticket agent for Pan
American folder of the Nickel Plate
Road, or address John Y. Callahan,
General Agent, Ill Adams street, Chi
cago. $G# Mr.
Parties desiring hotel or rooming
accommodat at Buffalo or Niagara
Falls during any period of the Pan
American Exposition, are invited to
apply by letter or otherwise to F.. J..
Moore, General Agent, No. 291 Main
Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
BE Sure to Remember

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That the popular Pan-American Ex-
position Route this summer will be
the Nickel Plate Road, the shortest
line between Chicago and intermediate
points and Buffalo. No excess fare is
charged on any Of its peerless trio Of
fast express trains and American club
meals ranging in price from IS cents
to Sl.OO are served in all its dining
cars. Palatial through vestibuled
sleeping cars and modern day coaches
with uniformed colored porters in at
tendance on the wants of passengers.
The. acme of comfort and convenience
IN travelling is attained through the
superb service and competent equip
zment found on the Nickel Plate Road.
Write, wire, phone or call on John Y.
Callahan, General Agent, Ill Adams
street. Chicago. Ill.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
MlNNEAPoLla

J. I. h. ARB LerGB, Ne. meets IN, sss %,
a4 Tuesday In each month ct Masonic Hail ST.,
end street between Hennepin and Nicollet ArJ,.
xasons IN good standing always welcome.
JOHN g. aTERRETT, w. =
HARVEY BURKE Sec Medical Block
AHCXcn LODGE A. r. ana a. q 70. L.. naecsk
he first and second Monday IL each nonia ,
Masonic Hall Second, street betweso 1eaaa4
and Nicollet Ayes. HasoHs IN good stane1nEys
ways welcome.
- GEO. W. DAY, W.
WI. LnsT1R, sec'y Lumber Exchangl
NoRrR eeA1 CezsIsTv1eY h-dine ~
United Supreme CeuEcil SO . Of the A. and j..
Rite fox tie es74asx1 anA Wsstsea jzrin1,eay>
Ia United btsses. Grand Orient at Wasnin IN.
D. G. meets the eecold Tuesday IN each pssa s.,
A lootAS M aDea st.nfan5 szCeys wsIes<.<t,
JA1. v. KEMP 81 g. Sss'y ~ 0sar&
Lnoa No. >.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
VIM. sJ.LAwLOR

This gentleman is the Republican
nominee for South town collector and
is at present filling, the Office of SUI
pervlsor to the entire satisfaction of
the people. He is a young man,
5eminently fitted for the position to
which he aspires and his personal pop
ularity adds great strength to the
whole South town ticket. Mr.. Lawler
and his friends are laboring earnestly
for the success Of the Republican tick
ct, and the APPEAL urges upon every
voter of the South town to vote for
this young man, whosis in every way
deserving Of the position and conf
dence of the people.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23

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During the campaign last year a
determined effort was made by Harvey
Thompson, S. A. T. Watkins, Law
renee Newly, II. G. Carter and other
so-called Democrats pretending to rep
resent Afro -Americans of that faith,
to induce the Democratic party to give
them place on the ticket. Bob"
Burke would not entertain the PROPOSE
ton and hence the effort was abandon
ed. Democrats will not accord Afro
Americans representation on their
ticket and hence do not desire to
witness the political advancement of
the race. The Republicans Of Chica-
go are always willing to give the race
representa- on the county and sena-
torial tickets. All Afro-Americans
should, therefore, vote and work for
the election of Judge Hanecy.
The mayoralty campaign Of the Re-
publican nominees for city Offices,
headed by Judge Elhridge Hanecy,
has alarmed the sHarrison-B Burke gang
to such an extent that the latter have
attempted to add new life and vigor to
the fight of the imam Of destiny 2 for
two years more of official existence.
Large and enthusiastic meetings are
being held by the Republicans in all
the wards of the city and the people
re being thoroughly aroused against.
the gang now in the city hal
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
The Popular Buffalo Rou,.

This summer on account of the 1901
Pan-American Exposition will be the
Nickel Plate Road Countless thou
sands will visit this, one Of the great
est expositions of modern times. TIL
Nickel Plate Road will he the popula
line. The excellence of its service is
well recognized by the travelling pub
lie, and the reputation Of its train en-
ployes in their uniform courtesy t.
passengers is well known. When yo,
go East see that your tickets read vi.
the Nickel Plate Road. Write, wire
phone or call on John Y. Callahan:
General Agent, III Adams street, Chi
cago, Ill.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
pan AMERICAN Expos1r1ov.

Buffalo, n. Y, May 1-Nov. i, 1901.
The Wabash, the Niagara Falls Short
Line has made special arrangements
to accommodate a large travel between
Chicago and Buffalo during. the Ex-
position. New equipment and addi-
tional train service will be provided.
The Wabash is the only line operating
Free Reclining Chair Cars between
Chicago and Buffalo. Tickets will be
good for stop-over at Niagara Falls
Write for a, copy Of Wabash Pan
American Folder containing a large
/ five color map Of the Exposition
ground and handsome zinc etchings
of the principal buildings.
Ticket Ofiee,597 Adams street, F. A.
Palmer, A. G. p. A., Chicago.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
191a AHHTfFa1r 4 NATIONAL AMERICAN NEWSPAPER

ally charming women. This company,
long celebrated for the high quality Of
its programs, will present two new
and splendidly staged burlettas, All
at Sea, and Stolen Pleasures with
q regiment Of gay girls and jolly jok-
ers. The variety bill will be made up
Of selected stars as fine an olio as was
ever yer offered to the patronage of any,
.theater. It will include Kathryn Rowe;
Palmar, greatest of all contortion dan
GERS; Collins and Collins original pa
.rodists and punsters; Jos j. Sullivan,
the Irish wit, and Carrie Weber, the
bright soubrette. in their own special
ty, Maamselle and the Cop" Berry
and Hughes, Comedy musicians; Allie
Willard and Henrietta Wheeler,
singers and dancers, and McFralana
and Lee, German and Irish fun MAX
sers. ..t5S
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23

Fuller and Jay streets. Sunday services:
11:0O a. M; 1880 p. m. Wednesday prayer
meeting, 500 p. m. Pastor visits on Mon
day and Tuesday; at home Wednesday and
Thursday. Weddings, funerals and the
sick attended on notice. Rev. j. C.. Ander-
son, Pastor. $50 Louis st.
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH. Cor.
18th and Cedar. Sunday services: Preach
ing at II a. m. and 7:45 D. m. Sunday
ing general prayer meeting. Friday even
ing study Sunday school lesson. Funerals
and weddings promptly attended. Rev. w.
d. Carter, Pastor, $50 Elfelt st.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
TO ALL WHOM IT NAV coNrEp

Take notice that at the April meet
ing, 1901, of the Board of Pardons, at
Springfield, ILL.,, the undersigned will
appear before the Board Of Pardons
and ask that a pardon be granted to
John Redmond, convicted in the Al
gust, 1892, term of the Criminal Court
OF Cook County of murder and SEN
fenced to Joliet for life. =
w. G. ANDERSON.
Attorney for John Redmond.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
NIiac0.s Trocadero.

Miaco's Trocadero assures its pa
irons one of the seasons best and
breeziest shows for the week begin.
ming next Sunday afternoon the "a.
nous Pose Hill English Folly Com
pany, brtmfull Of novelties and unusu-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
AGENTS WANTED.

We are Western headquarters for
high grade subscription books and
magazines by Afro-American authors.
Our agents are doing we'll because ouI
people want good books. For partic-
ulars address
ISAIAH BURRELL.
159 S. Desplaines ST.,
Chicago, Ill.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
Deaths.

Theo. Baker, 20 years, 4759 Armour
ave. .'~' - 80
Anna Cole, 81 years, COS 55th street
Willis Woodson, Al years, 1854 W.
Lake street. 4
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1901-03-23
ODD Eel t.fJwA
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MARS LODGE, NO. 22O2, meets second
and fourth Wednesday in each month for
business and the third Wednesday for in
struction at Odd Fellows Hall, 253 E.
Seventh st. Val Do Turner, n. G.; T. R.
Hickman, P. S., 422 ST. Anthony Ave.
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 55s, G. U.
Q. of c. f. meets first and third Monday
day for instruction, at Odd Fellows Hall,
253 p. Seventh St. Mrs. Maggie Griswold,
N: n. G.: Mrs. Ida NJ. johnson, W. R.,
217 Carroll st. '... -