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The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-30
FIRST CIVIL WAR VOLUNTEER
Charles lneolns Call Men, and
Me- OF Honor Distinguished csIsntry
Was to


musket that had been changed from
a flint lock The ground was plowed
in all directions by shot and shell.
yet the only injury be received was
from flying dirt and stones. Across
deep ravine he saw the command OF
Capt. Barnum later Gen. A. II. Bar
NUM-. who were on their faces firing.
not being able to rise TO their knees
to load on account of the deadly fire
of the Confederates. but turning on
their backs for that purpose. He made
his way to them on his knees. joined
the line and fought with it TO the
end of the engagement
The congressional Medal of Honor
was not instituted until July II. 1862.
one year later. and the first one struck
OF was presented 70 Charles F. Rand
for his distinguished gallanfry at
Blackburn's Ford three days before
the battle of Bull Run. The medal
he prizes above all others. The United
States Government is very jealous of
the Medal of Honor. and protects it
with all its power. and in order that
the medal may be deserved. service
must have been performed in action
OF such conspicuous character as to
distinguish clearly the man for gal
lantry and intrepidity above his com
rades- service that involves extreme
jeopardy Of life. or the performance
of extremely hazardous duty. These
medals were awarded as follows: In
1861, Is; in 1862. 49, in 1868. 2s5:
in 1864. 24S: in 1865. 2S2 Capt Rand's
decoration is trieolored double bow
knot worn on the left lapel OF the
coat The ribbon is an eigth OF an
inch wide by I inch In length. and IS
composed OF q white stripe in the
center. Ranked by two blue stripes
and these by two red stripes. The
medal Is engraved:
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-30
ANNALS OF THE H0OhIHANS 5


people to live in. Accustomed as she
had been. in the tenement block. to
bare floors and scanty decorations.
this coy. weIl-kept interior. looked TO
her like glimpse into a world where
there never was want. But Gavin's
daughter took the shyness out of her
and Garvin himself met McFadden so
cordially that the couple were soon
at their ease.
When the dinner was ended Gavin
took McFadden of to his den to smoke
and talk while the two women went
elsewhere for their own chatteriug
For some little time Gavin and Nc
Fadden we're silent over their cigars.
then the old engineer spoke.
You've got a laiIy cooler for wife.
be said. McFadden coiored. but look
ed pleased. 4 guess you've both seen
worse days. he went on. THAT won
hurt you II you've the sense TO use
the best you learned then to help you
now. like YOU. McFadden. You hit
me as IL you were o. X. I Ike you,
an because do I'm goin' to tell You.
of your life.
You kinda hear II said all along
the line. II you listen TO some fellows,
that the workin' man hasn't no show
these DAYS. that he's got a heel on
his neck an he can't get It of II
you start out thinkfn that way yon
might as well quit workin' now as be
kicked out by an by There was a
time good many hundred years ago
when the man that was az the bottom
had 70 generally stay there A few
made their way mp. but the majority
couldn't. The mass was just big
pot OF jelly that the few dug spoon
into any time they wanted an no.
body could help il.
Today. with all the wrong what
sticks np an all the men an women
that's only Twin for themselves. there
Is more show for the under dog than
there ever WAS before. Why used
to ask myself that when was work
IN this ous-nsed 70 ask il when the
old tub woaid be skimmsn' along over
the track forty miie SO hour an leakin'
~ every spot Whvs Cause it's get
in palmer every dsx. every minute,
every second. that no man can stand
up an alone without the help Of an
other man. an Il the other man helps
one up he's GOT 10 BE helped Men
an women are beginning TO see that
rs easier 70 work together an for
each other than 70 sashay up alone an
ngAt.
There was q superintendent here
IN cAicaeo long IN IS an - that had
the handlin' q Z railroad an Il was
his thporv fhef the more hs kuockaf
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-30

NJ FADDEN never quite understood
IUl that Quirk In railroad work or
MANAGEMENT which gave him
green hand-his beginning on
a frst-elass run. He did learn long
afterward that one OF the labor unions
made a fuss about il. that there were
conferences between the union OIL
cials and those Of the read held. and
that IN the end he was left undisturb-
ed but this has nothing to do with
with beginning OF hts life In creative
work. As drayman. muscular
handler Of freight. he had been a mere
piece Of driftwood in life. non creative.
practically non-productive- He had
belonged 10 that enormous mass and
majority where getting action Is
next 10 ah impossibility.
Now. he was partly out OF the mass.
IN a position where there was some
incentive 10 produce and improve. He
had sense enough to reaiixe his chance
and 10 make the most OF il. Gavin.
his engineer discerned the young
MARS ambitions. and Il was Gavin's
expressed philosophy that gave him
clearer insight into what Was before
him.
Gavin Is one Of the Oldest railroad
engineers running out of Chicago and
be holds the throttle on one OF the
fastest trains that daily leaves the
city and plunges lnto the West. Ga
wins wife Is dead. but he has a son
and daughter living. the latter vet IN
married and keeping house for him.
He said 10 her soRse little time after
NeFedden came TO work with him:
~f've got Young buck on my en-
CINE nov that's in love with ais wife
and his work he makes me think Of
the DAYS when I WAS spoonin, up 20
your ma. I want yoa 20 lay out a
spread next Sunday I'm goin' To have
him an his woman up 70 dinner.
The daughter smiled She knew
when her father invited a Subordinate
10 dine With him Il meant that he was
very much taken with him. She had
the srread and McFadden and
Rrsss6. with many apologies 10 the
Hoiiihaas for temporarily leaving
then. cane It really would have been
rilifUi Ia an outsider. knowing al the
fafts. % hare seen the simple Efforts
made hy Brush 10 dress up for the
necasion When they were married
NcFadeen had given her hair Of The
money Ne had saved 10 the past
NOT oser Slo0-and told her to do with
Il ~ she saw IT.
she Rad tucked L In her stocking
wiih lsttle laugh and blush with The
remark
II alnt enoash for the hank. John.
IN ms safe there I'm gotta 70 pinch
on % l. for , rainy day. II roo don't
mied my ciofhes ! don't.
She entered the Gavin home 01t On
toomis streei. little shyly- e seem
50 20 Der ainost ton magnificent for
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-30

WASHINGTON, June lin the
National Cemetery at Arlington there
is burial plot presented by the
United States Government to DR..
Charles F. Rand, of Washington, d.
c. The plot is not occupied: there
is no reason TO suppose it viii be for
many years. But when its owner is
laid there for his last rest, the monu-
ment that marks his grave viii COM
memorate the distinguished services
of the first volunteer TO enlist for the
civil war. in response to Lincoln's call
| for Il. 600 men. who was also a bearer
of the rare and highly priced medal
of honor. TO be won only for notable
gallantry in action. DR.. Rand's medal
OF honor is the first that was ever
struck of. and the deed that won il
was performed before the decoration
was in existence
The opening chapter in one of the
most remarkable military careers on
record in this country. was on April
Is. 1861. when young Rand. then an
| 1S-year-old clerk. attended meeting
in the old Eagle Tavern. at Batavia,
n. Y. There had been a heated dis
cussion over the probabilities of war.
in the middle of which man came
rushing in waving a telegram above
his head
The President has called for 75.-
600 men 70 go forward and fight" he
shouted.
Henry L Glowacki. who was presi-
ding at the meeting. took the telegram.
read il. and said:
The war is already upon us We
have TO raise our quota OF men TO
I'LL this call. We must have them i'm
medisteiy. Who will be the first man
to enlist,'
Young Rand stepped forward on
| the spur OF the moment and said. Il
will His name was put down in
his own handwriting on the muster
roll. and the 18th New York Eolun-
teers had their first soldier. while ssew
York state had the proud distinction
OF enlisting the first volunteers for
! the civil war. Batayia's quota Of men
was soon raised and left for the front
/ Very soon afterward Rand performed
the daring act which won him the
| first medal Of honor ever presented
/ BIZ Congress for most distinguished
/ gailantrr on the battlefield.
At Blackhnrn's Ford. Va. july IS.
less than three months after he had
/ enlisted. his command wss ordered 70
retreat The order hsd oeen EIsen
On account Of the deadly IRE Of the
enemys artillery. which wss masked
On the hanks of Bail Rnn Infantry
also poured in q terrific gre. The
rest 81 his battalion Of SEQ men vas
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was given that it had been impossible
to find any record of soldier who
claimed earlier enlistment.
II was at Gaines. Mil that mus
ket ball crushed through Sergt Rand's
lewt shoulder. MASKING IL to a jelly.
He refused TO ride in an ambulance,
saying: THAT wagon is needed for
those who can't walk He was taken
to Savage Station. where his right
shoulder joint and S incHes of the
shaft of the arm we're removed. Por-
tons OF shattered shoulder bone and
fragments OF his clothing were taken
out through his back. the bullet hay
ing passed through one OF his lungs.
As soon as he was able to travel he
was discharged with pension for
total disability and se7t TO his home
in Batavia. y. Y. For many weary
months he suffered. his wounds re-
fusfng to heal Finally he became
tired of waiting. and. while his wounds
yet needed care. surrendered his pen
sion certificate. secured a commission
and reported for duty with his new
regiment In the field. But the medi-
cal officers of the regiment refused to
pass him as his sword arm was pow
eriess. Instead they ordered him TO
report to the hospital for treatment.
He respectfully declined TO 90. He
then appealed 10 the colonel and the
general in command. but in vain.
There was now but one chance left
him. He would appeal to the CON-
mander-in-chfef of the armies-the
President Of the United States.
He returned 10 Washington and
made bis way TO the White House
with beating heart. He was admitted
70 the Presidents private room.
where he was not long in stating the
reason for his visit. that because OF
wounds received In action he was re-
| fused service President Lincoln be
came interested and questioned young
Rand closely By degrees he drew
| from him his whole history. The Presi-
| dent kept his eye upon the shriveled
hsnd and showed mis- sympathy when
| he learned that while in prison the
soldier had been his own surgeoa
| dressing his own wounds with old
newspapers For some time President
Lincoln kept the young officer answer.
/ ing questions then he placed his hand
IN the shoulder Of the lieutenant and
remarked
NY young friend. the surgeons did
their dnfF They could not do other
| wise. Ton are rot able 20 do any more
| work in the Geld
This last remark took away Rand's
power Of speech he had hoped from
| the Presidents manner. that his re
| quest would BE- granted Now the on
/ " words that fell from his lips were
~sfT God Mr. President. He rose
| and started for the door. his heari
nearly bursting He could not even
say gooa-by IN an instant the Pres
/ ideEt was beside him. and thrDwing
one arm aFecfionafeiy around fhe
ofiesrs he said IN voice 6Iled with
emotion
Lieut.. Rand. NJ need yoa here n
Washington great deal more than
they do - the front. II yon wEII &c
over 70 the War Department IN the
uaorniue | think Mr. Stanton viii Az
you cat
~ 10 o'clock the next morning 4
commission had been made 0nt. ari1
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ornery you could think Of Well. there
was strike come along an it didn't
start on his road either. but when that
strike was over, whether it was right
or wrong. he had fourteen of his en-
gines ruined. he had been shot at, his
track was in awful shape. an his peo-
pie had to pay frightful bill to get
Things squared again.
He lost all the good men under
him, his road had a nasty name. wo-
men cursed him an men blasted his
name from the Atlantic TO the Paci-
fic. There hasn't been an Al railroad
man worked for that road since the
strike. it's become one of the most
dangerous railways to ride over there
is in the country. its management is
hated and despised everywhere. an
If il didn't have a cinch on some coal
business. it would be in receivers
hands now The superintendents still
DRAWN his salary. but what's salary
compared with good name an hay-
ing people sayin' good things bout You
an bein' at peace with everybody
The game of knockin' the fellow be
meath you. of havin' a hammer out
for every head what's not as high as
yours. can be played by two, an every
rap you give will come back sooner
or later to hit you or yours.
I'm just tellin' you this to show you
that if you go on workin' as you have.
that il you're wiiiin' to let the other
fellow have a show as well as your
self. there amt anythin but death
goin to stop you. You'll get to your
level. an you'll be paid for all you
hold your tongue. learn your work
an keep a good grip on your little wo
mans left hand-the hand that's near
est her heart.
Il couldn't read nor write when
first fred. an was goin' with a girl
that was 4 school-teacher. used 10
leave my engine nights an go to ne:
house an work over 4 speilin' book
an a writin lesson. The hoys gllyed
me / told her. She give me kiss
an didn't care how much they guyed
When | could read and write she told
me TO dig into good books an to learn
niy engine-she saws how | could learn
II better than the master mechanic
knew She married me, an she stood
behind me. holdin me steady when
70, nighfly. easin me MP when | was
tired teTlfn me always,
Work. work. an learn learn. al
the time: give q helpin hand when
you can. act as II We were al one
an puiiin together. an never say
die.
That's why I've the best run ont
o Chicsgo today. an that's why I've
this kind Of a home. an why no mar
that's square wishes Gayiu harm Tve
give and I've took. sQuArely with
ali she's gone across 20 the other
side gone too soon for me. bat when
she was 1eavin' an | was ko{dln her
hand an kissin her FOR the last time
she said 10 me-
Thsreu be only your own hand
on the throttle now. dear. bat hold
Il steady an true for the worlds sake
an your own
An hy God hare ever since
wire yoa the bunch cause | Ike yoe
an yuur woman That's all
Then the hands of the two net IL
one long clasp H. l. Cleveland il
Chicago Record Herald
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before noon il was s. ia by the Pres
fdenf
After leaving thefmy in 1870.
Lieut.. Rand entered eorgetown Unl-
versity. received thfegree OF NJ. n.
and practiced his F2tession up Ia
four years ago. VIII le was obliged
TO give il up. owinga qcessant pains
arising from his % Fnds.
Two Governors Of State Of New
York and three Bidents Of The
United States have fcognized Dr.
Rand's patriotism igaliantry he
holds four commits 8. all preserF
sd in the Holland rchase Histori.
cal Society's archif ~ Batavia. ~
Y. one signed by z. D. Morgan.
one by Gov. Eiors Seymour, one
by President Lincdand one by Pres
ident Andrew Ioh4 New York has
remembered him medal. apprO.
priateIy inscribeA nd will erect a
monument To when the time
comes. on the gin Arlington pre-.
scented 10 him he government.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-30

The June Dskator and Buttrick
Patterns contakthe latest spring
STYLES. For saf Mrs .ftaana's. IN
King street
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
Black and Colored Dress Goods.

Thousands of yards of all the new, popular weaves and colors, at prices that will astonish everybody. They include granite cloths, zibelines, can vas cloth, broadcloth, whip-cord, satin cloth, prunellas, satin soliel, Lans- downe, Venetian, cheviot, mannish striped worsted and camers hair, rang ing in price from 25c to $3 yard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
We'll! We'll!
 Well!

It's the same old story after elecuon. The successful candidates are all as happy as a thousand clans in deep water, while the other fellows are as unhappy as hundreds of poor deluded morals who are compelled to drlnA pour. cheap, trashy tea and coffee De- cause the person buying the drinks for the family will not call at our store and get the good, nice tasting kind Cor the same price they pay for the trash. AS we have often said, you can never tell how a man is going to vote; he may have something up his sleeve for the very one for whom you think he is going to vote, and he would be very queer piece of humanity if he didn't take sweet revenge when he had the opportunity. He may be right and he may be wrong Be that as it may. the successful candidate certainly had more voters silently say, We prefer yon folks for the next two years Say, speaking about votes, why ID thunder is it more people do not vote s'NC 1icense?v If we had more votes oni that side of the fence see how much more happiness would prevail, because if no license carried the day we think there would be more tea and coffee drank, and that would mean more joy and good cheer all over the city. Say, don't forget we sell beautiful, nice tasting butter for 25 cents per pound at
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
q DON'T WANT NO HUSBAND.

Albany Woman Denies Sending Re
 quest to Mayor Harrison for Man.
 Chicago, Oct 7.-Mayor Harrison in his mail received the following letter from Albany
 MT Mayor of Chicago-I thought l would write to you with regard to myself. I am a woman now past 30 years old, and thus far I have been unable to find a husband. Now. MT Mayor, 1 thought you might be able to help me find one. Regarding my self, I will say am feet 5 inches high and weigh 135 pounds. am strong and healthy and not afraid to work. I have a good complexion and among those who know me I am re- garded as good looking.
 ''In the past I have had admirers, but have not yet seen the man could love with all my heart and soul. If you can find me good husband l am willing to pay you for your trouble. Yours respectfully, Miss Elsie Kane, s.No 14 Van Zant street, Albany"
 Albany, Oct 7.-Elsie Kane, who ap- piled to Mayor Harrison of Chicago to get a husband for her. lives here. She is colored and is 45 years old and has been arrested about fifty times, near ly always for drunkenness. When she was seen last night she said:
 T never did any such thing. I don't know Mayor Harrison and why should I write to him I don't want no l1us-- band and never will have one. Some one is trying to poke fun at me-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07

Sarah Gleason. the five years old daughter of MT and Mrs Henry Glea- son of 422 Mill street. died last night of diphtheria. The funeral took place at Il o'clock this forenoon with inter ment in St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
M. Bergit Sons UNDERTAKERS.
 NOTICE.

To the People of Waterbury and Sur
 rounding Country:
 Having received in the past twenty years in our business fiattering pat ronage from our people, for which we are deeply grateful, we will make, on August l, a sweeping reduction Tn nriees. having everything the business rrenuires-Hacks, Hearses and the largest and best selected stock of Un- darfaking Goods in Connecticut, four co,nnetent AT men to do the work and to do if right. Those are facts that we will i've up to and to 6e convinced M nee 1,, of see sfss-' our goods and prices and save money. Rubber Tired Hacks. Leave or tele- nsone orders. Night calls answered Thomas F. Bergin, a75 South Elm street: residence 102 Walnut street; District Office East Main street.
 Telephone at warerooms, corner Sco- viii and South Main streets and at residence, TOP Walnut street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
SATURDAY..

Showed the effect of bright snappy weather on our sales of heavy garments Overcoats, Suits gloves and underwear started off with a rush. We were ready for it with our store serving, as we'll as the largest stocks in the city to make choosing easy, an advantage our customers al- ways enjoy, Have you seen the varsity suit ?
 $1O to $2S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-12
EVERYTHING LOOKS ROSY.
In the Business World in the Opinion Of
Dun & Co.'s Expert.


New York, Oct 12.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade saws TO-
day: Failure of a few over-capitalized
industrial corporations to pay interest
OH their stock is no criterion of con-
ditions in manufacturing. although
an influence of some weight i'm the
money market. Reports from all sec
tions of the country agree that there
has seldom, If ever, been such vigor-
Gus prosecution OF constructive work.
Labor is well employed AT good wages.
and the buying power of the people
is more than sufficient to meet the ad-
vance in the cost of living OF 4.6 per
cent. over prices prevailing a year ago.
Wholesome activity is still the fea-
ture at furnaces and steel mills. Foot
wear shops are still producing at full
capacity, though manufacturers con-
template the advancing leather market
with some uneasinesS. Hides and
leather are both at the top point of
the year, while the finished product
sells below the prices of early spring.
Quiet conditions prevail in the dry
goods market through the strong
views of sellers. Raw wool is firm
and going into consumption steadily.
Slightly better relative prices have
been established by the leading ce-
reals.
Failures for the week number 23l
in the United States. against 232 last
year, and 81 in Canada, against 81 last
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-10-12
RUGGED HIS HUolN HARD.
So Hard That He Nearly Collapsed Her
They say at JanesviIIe.

Janesville Wis, Oct 12.-Miss Carrie
Hugin was so tightly hugged by her
lover the other evening that the ser
vices of a local physician were neces
sary 70 release her overlaDped ribs
The young woman is well known and
popular here and her case has at
tracted considerable attention from q
medical standpoint. Miss Hugin and
her lover had been out walking. On
reaching home they spent considerable
time talking on the shady porch.
This was 10 o'clock in the evening.
Before his departure for home the
strong admirer grasped his sweetheart
i'm his arms and with mighty force en-
braced her. Miss Hugin was unable
to sleep at night on account of eXces-
sive pains i'm her side, and in the
morning she consulted n physician,
who found that her lower ribs had be-
come iuteriOcked.