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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-06
MADETWENTY MEN RUN
BUT THEY WE'RE AT HIS HEELS,
MAKING GOOD TIME.
Samuel A. Groff's Experience in West
Virginia - "Smooth Bore's"
Staying Qualities.

Samuel A. Croft Of the local police de-
partment has an army record of which he
is justly proud, although he was not
wounded during the conflict. Being ma
tive Of Pennsylvania, he naturally joined
a regiment of that state and participated
In the war from the start to the finish.
His company had been stationed near
Hedgesvlle, w. Va, for quite long time,
and finally the commanding officer thought
1t wise to move in the direction Of Cherry
Run.
After our command had gone from
North Mountain said Comrade Croft, in
conversation with a Star reporter, 1t
dawned upon me that had left my papers
and other valuables behind and l was
anxious to get them. We had been near
Hedgesville so long that a number Of us
had boarded at the house OF farmer on
the side of the mountain, and 1t was in
the farmers house that the papers mad
been left
Capt Parvan, the commander of our
company, had also neglected to get his
papers together before the company start
ed to move. While he was anxious to get
them, he knew that the 'Johnnies' had
reached that section, and feared the trip
would be a dangerous one. But my papers
were valuable to me, and L MADE up my
mind to get them"
Mr.. Croft explained that he had cap
tured horse that was known as Smooth
Bore" and this animal he selected to make
the journey.
Smooth Bore" he said, was the
ugliest animal that had been captured
during the whole campaign, and while he
was not the fastest animal in the world,
he was worth his weight in gold. Mount
ing the horse, I made off in the direction
Of the place we had so recently abandoned
The moon shone brighter that night than
it had ever shone before, and along the
road the trees all seemed as If they We're
men, Finally I reached the neighborhool of
Hedgesvlle and made a survey of the land.
Scores of white tents were on the ground
we had occupied, and it was certain that
the house where several of US had lived
was also occupied.
In Midst Of Enemies.
FASTENING old Smooth Bore to a tree, I
wendell my way to the house where 1 had
boarded and where 1 had spent many a
the place, and it was with some difficulty
that 1 finally reached the house. In the
kitchen was the woman Of the house who
had done our cooking and catered to our
wants. The amount Of cooking that was
being done assured me that she was pre-.
pairing food for more than the members OF
her own family. When I opened the door
the woman recognized me and hastened to
impart the Information that soldiers OF the
opposing forces were then In the front
room She knew what l wanted and mad
the package of papers in my hands In short
order.
ssThe darkness of the woods protected me
from sight of the enemy" Mr.. Croft con-
tinued, until reached the road, and then
7 was again in the moonlight, and 1t was
as bright as day.. Again mounting the
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WELCOME TO GEN. BOOTH.
Head Of Salvation Army Comes for a
Long Tour.

On the steamship Philadelphia General
William Booth. the head Of the Salvation
Army. arrived in New York Saturday.
Twelve tugs and three side-wheel passen-
ger boats bearing soldiers of the Salvation
Army met the Philadelphia at quarantine.
and gave an enthusiastic welcome to Gen.
eral Booth.
The army was out in full force. crowding
the steam craft to overlooking. They
waved flags. set OF fireworks and sang
hymns. The singing was continued all the
way up the harbor to the steamers pier
II have come here for a tour of five
months" said the general on the ship, my
object being for the better consolidation
and expansion of the army" =.
Gen. Booth was asked II he would try to
bring under one head the Volunteers of
America and the Salvation Army.
mo, will not" he said. II shall not at
tempt to in any way interfere with the
other army. I am friends with every one
and shall try to remain So"
Pfetro Mascagni, the composer. and wife
were also among the Philadelphias passen-
gers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-06
CONSUL BOWEN QUITE ILL.
Must Undergo a Second Surgica
Operation Shortly.

Mr. Bowen, the deputy United States con-
sui general in Paris. who has long been
suffering from an internal complaint. ag-
gravated by grief over the, recent death OF
his, wife, and who underwent an operation
yesterday. must, submit to another opera
tion in few days. Mr.. Bowen's condition
Is serious, but his physician is hopeful that
his patient will be able to return shortly,
to the United States for . two months va
cation, FA -afef
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faithful old animal I started to return to
Camp at Cherry Run. and then it WAS that


camp at Cherry Run, and then it was that
I made twenty OF the 'Johnnies rum"
And they didn't catch me. either" he
added. along the road they followed. oc-
casionally sending few bullets in my
direction. Old Smooth Bore was faithful
to the end. and he landed me at the skir-
mish line safe and sound. Even then
was in danger, for I did not know the
countersign. I was soon able to make
known my Identity, however. and was ad-
mitted to camp. A party Of men went in
search Of the twenty men I had made
rum but the latter were not overtaken."
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11
SOUTH DAKOTA

Died-Mrs. Richard Griffin died on
Christmas Day Of pleuro-pneumonia
at her home in Lead City, aged 40
years. Deceased was q native of
Waterford County, Ireland, where she
was married to her present surviv-
ing husband. In 81 she came to this
country. A mother and brother of
deceased live in Ireland and three sis
tors are residents of the Black Hills
country. The funeral took place from
St Patrick's church on the 2Sth ult.,
where Requiem Mass was celebrated
by the Very Rev. Nicholas Redmond
V. G., who also preached a most beau
tiful and touching sermon to a large
congregation. Mrs. Griffin was an
excellent woman, and her death will
be mourned by many.
Married-Mr. A. e. Moberg and
Miss Rose NJ. Zeller, both of Beadle
County, were married at Huron on
New Years Day. The ceremony
vas performed by the Rev. Daniel
Desmond, pastor of st. Martins
Church.
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11
Mistake. Of Nose. and Diners.

Americans are business people.
They want results. The mistakes
that a man makes in getting them are
trivialities provided he does The Big
Thing. Honest success is a sponge
that wipes clean the slate, says the
Saturday Evening Post.
Moses made mistakes-a good many
according to the late Colonel Ingersoll
but he led the Israelites out of bond
age. Napoleon made mistakes, but
the surrender of Lee COMPOUNDED his
enemies. And Schley made mistakes,
but SO far as the American people are
concerned he burned and sunk them
at Santiago.
The details of those mistakes are
more important to Office. Admirals
than the fact Of his victory; but not to
the people. The result of the inquiry
is simply to fix their conviction that
Schley is pretty handy man and a
pretty brave man in fight. For the
charge Of cowardice would not hold
water for moment, once it was
towed out into the open. Yet that
charge was the real issue at the be-
ginning Of the inquiry.
His enemies started out to prove
Schley a coward; but they cleared his
character Of that stain for all time.
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11
"a Lad Named o,German."

The st. Paul Dispatch, which for
some time has been publishing ex-
tracts from the papers of that city
OF 40 years ago, recently published the
following interesting item of Dec. q,
1861: 'The Rev. John Ireland will
tomorrow he promoted to the sacred
order of the priesthood. The Rt. Rev.
Thos. l.. Grace, bishop of st. Paul,
will perform the ceremony at solemn
high mass ut the cathedral, the Rev.
erend Fathers Caillet and Ravoux as
sisting. The Rev. John Ireland is a
young man of great promise. He is
a fluent and brilliant orator, having
been educated for the priesthood in
France. His family are early set
tiers in st. Paul, and his common
school education was received here.
When he was about - years of age
he was noticed for his exceptional
brightness by the leaders of the
church, who sent him abroad, to.
gether with lad named O'Gorman.
to complete their education"
The "lad" referred to by the st
Paul press of forty years ago is now
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11
IT together there would be little of

left together there would be little of
the vegetable remaining to tell the
tale.
Here it is-simplest thing in the
world:
The man first took over the goat.
That was all right. No trouble be-
tween the wolf and the cabbage, be-
cause wolves don't like cabbages.
Then the man returned and took over
the wolf. Now, wait minute-don't
get excited-the man didn't leave the
goat and the wolf together. He took
back the goat on the return trip, de.
posting him safely on the ground
and then conveyed the cabbage
across. Now, he had the wolf and the
cabbage across together on the desired
side. and the goat on the original
bank. Easy matter to return for the
goat and land him safe and sound be.
side the other two. Very easy prob.
lem-when you know the answer.
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11
A Great Imperlalist.

The late Robert G. Ingersoll said of
Napoleon: A little while ago stood
by the grave of tile old Napoleon-a
magnificent tomb of gilt and gold, fit
almost for dead diety-and gazed
upon the sarcophagus Of black Egyp-
tan marble, where rest at least the
ashes of that restless man. 1 leaned
over the balustrade and thought about
the career of the greatest soldier of
| the modern world.
1 saw him walking upon the banks
of the Seine, contemplating suicide. 1
saw him at Toulon-I saw him putting
down the mob in the streets Of Paris
i saw him at the head of the army
in Italy-I saw him crossing the
bridge of Lodi with the tri-color in his
hand-I saw him in Egypt in the
shadow Of the Pyramids saw him
conquer the Alps and mingle the
eagles of France with the eagles of
the crags, saw him at Marengo-at
Ulm and Austerlitz. I saw him in
Russia, where the infantry of the
snow and the cavalry Of the wild blast
scattered his legions like winters
withered leaves. I saw him at Leip-
sic in defeat and disaster-driven by q
million bayonets back upon Paris
clutched like a wild beast-banished to
EHho T hin, oko1
an empire by the force of his genius.
I saw him upon the frightful field of
Waterloo, where Chance and Fate
combined to wreck the fortunes Of
their former king. And saw him at
st. Helena, with his hands crossed be-
hind him, gazing out upon the sad
and solemn sea.
I thought of the orphans and
widows he had made-of the tears
that had been shed for his glory, and
of the only woman who ever loved
him, pushed from his heart by the
cold hand of ambition. And 1 said
would rather have been a French
peasant and worn wooden shoes. I
would rather have lived in hut with
vine growing over the door, and the
grapes growing purple in the rays Of
the autumn sun. would rather have
been that poor peasant with my low
ing wife by my side, knitting as the
day died out Of the sky-with my
children upon my knee and their
arms about me. 1 would rather have
been that man and gone down to the
tongueless silence of the dreamless
dust than have been that imperial
impersonation Of force and murder.
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11
Whs Discovered American

The following interesting article
on the discovery of America recently
appeared in the London Tablet:
"The Landnamabok (Which is the
Doomsday-book of Iceland, gives the
name Of Arr Marson, the great grand
son Of O'Kiarval (O'CarrolD, King of
Dublin, as the first European who
landed in the New World; he was
wrecked on the coast of Florida in
9S3, and called the country Great Ire
land, or Whiteman's Land. The same
authority mentions that when the
Norwegians, Lief and Ingolf, discov-
cred Iceland in 7S5, they found there
Irish books, bells and croziers, which
had been left behind by some Irish
Christians, called Papae." 1t is GER
tain that Irish Christians had settled
in the southern part Of North Amer.
lea, and had introduced Christianity
centuries before Columbus planted
the flag Of Spain on that continent.
The author of Antiquities Ameri-
canae' and Schulz Peruvian Antiqui-
ties) both prove this fact, and Profess
sor Rask, the Danish philogist, in his
book 'Samlide Aphaulinger,' b. /, p.
1G5, deals with the early voyages of
the Irish to America, and the simili-
tude between the Hiberno- Celtic and
American Indian dialects.
1T is still more remarkable that the
Arabian geographer, Abdullah Mo-
BANNED Edrisi, who was born in
1000, wrote at the invitation of Roger
II, king Of Sicily, work bearing the
title 'Mushat al Mushtati Arhtarak
Alafak' chat is Wonders Of the Curl
Gus in the Explorating of CountriesD,
in which the New World is described
and called Great Ireland; there are
translations of this work in the Bibli-
otheque Rationale in Paris, and two
other manuscripts of the original
work of Edrisi are preserved in the
Bodleian Library at Oxford God.
Graves, No. 1887 and Cod Pocock,
3770. A silver globe, perhaps the first
ever known, made for King Roger by
Edrisi, was lost but there is a plani-
sphere inserted in one of the Bod
lcian manuscripts which gives an idea
what it was, 'Magnae Hibernae being
distinctly marked.
1.-THE Icelandic annals prove that
intercourse was kept up from Ireland
with the American continent as late
as 1917, yet it is surprising the igno-
rance which prevailed in Europe re-
specting it in the time of Columbus. -
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11
Angls-saxon civilization.

A London paper-one of the few
that do not approve of British doings
in South ALTERNATIVES the Beers Ito
note the high pitch of civilization to
which some of their future English
rulers have reached" as exemplified
by story told by Manchester paper
of wager made by coal miner in
that part Of the highly civilized coun-
try: HE made wager that he would
kill and devour three rats. The rats
were tied on table by one leg and
the mans hands were tied behind his
back, and he had to worry the rats
with his teeth. He succeeded in kill
ing all three rats, but not before his
face had been badly bitten. After
the rats had been skinned, he de-.
youred them thus winning his wager"
No comment is necessary.
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11
A Pulling Problem,

The following problem was given
out ut an evening entertainment last
week, and there wasn't one Of the
company able to solve 1t:
"A man has wolf, goat, and a
cabbage to carry over the river. but
he can convey only one at time, his
boat being small. How is he to man.
age this so that the wolf may not be
left alone with the goat, nor the goat
with the cabbage? For it is easy to for
ell the fate Of the goat We're he left in
company with his natural enemy,
while If the goat and cabbage were
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11

SEC. Is. Any details not fully COW
cred in the foregoing sections shall be
decided by the Executive Committee
when that is feasible; otherwise by
the Provisional Organizing Commit
tee Of the United Irish League of
America.
BRANCHES.
1. In accordance with the platform
Of the United Irish League, it Is the
desire Of the Executive Committee
that the broadcast exercise of local
self-government be permitted to each
branch, subject only to the provisions
Of the Constitution, and the rules of
the Organizing Committee.
2. Any information desired by per-
sons intending to establish branches
of the United Irish League Of Amer
lea, either as to the method of estab-
fishing them, or in relation to their
working, will be gladly supplied by
the. officers of the National body, on
application being made to them.
Addresses of Chief Officers,
JOHN F. FINERTY,
President U. I, L. Of A.,
60 Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill.
JOHN O'CALLAGHAN,
National Secretary,
90 Globe Building, Boston, Mass.
T. B. FITZPATRICK,
National Treasurer,
93 Globe Building, Boston, Mass.
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11

Right Rev. Thomas O'Gorman, D. D.,
who was consecrated Bishop of Sioux
Falls, s. D., on April 10, 1896, and is
one Of the most eloquent anad learned
prelates Of the Catholic Church in
America.
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11

| uell 10 eject central council, the
governing body to consist of pres
ident, vice-president, one or more
secretaries, and an executive commit
tee not exceeding seven members. At
least one weeks notice of the inten-
ton to elect such central council
must be given the National Executive
Committee.
SEC. ~. The annual subscription
for membership in the United Irish
League of America shall be $1.OO, the
levying Of further dues or assess.
ments to be ut the discretion Of each
local branch.
SEQ. IL. AS a temporary arrange
ment, and pending the action Of a M.
tional convention, n sum not exceed.
ing 10 per cent Of the receipts from
local branches shall be placed at the
disposal Of the National Executive
Committee for the furtherance of the
work Of organization and the expens.
es incidental thereto, any surplus re-
manning therefrom to be returned to
the National Treasurer for the gen.
eral purposes Of the organization.
SEC. IA. Whenever, in the judg.
ment of the Executive Committee of
the Provisional Organizing Commit.
tee, such action is deemed necessary,
the committee may provide a card of
membership Of suitable design to be
presented members of the United
Irish League on payment of their an.
'nual subscriptions.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-14
! SOCIE
{ @S~
@~S@se~S@~Se@Se
SOCIETY EVENTS.

Cen and Mrs. w. w. Gordon will re-
turn this morning from New York.
Mr.. John Sybrandt, who has been in
Europe for the past year. returned to
this country recently and is in the city
for short stay.
Mrs. James H. Johnston is expected
this week from the North, where she
has been spending some time.
Mrs. Harold Aver, who has been in
Milwaukee for the past three weeks,
is expected home this morning.
Mr.. George Cornwell is expected from
the School of Technology Dec. % to
spend the holidays with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Cornwell.
Lieut. Willis G. Peace came to the
city yesterday from Fort Screven.
Mr.. Edward B. webb will arrive in
the city tomorrow morning for the
holidays
Mrs. Murray MEG Stewart and her
children have returned from the North
where they spent the summer and fall
The hostesses at the Golf Club tea
next Saturday will be the Misses Caro-
line and Emma Huger.
One of the interesting events of
Christmas time will be the bali to be
given by the Daughters of the Con-
federacy Jan. 1, at the Guards Hail.
This annual entertainment is always
a most delightful affair and pRepara-
tions are being made this year that
will ensure an even greater success
than formerly. Besides the mere pleas
ure to be gained, coming, as it does,
| at time when all thoughts are bent
| upon pleasure there is the additional
| charm OF assisting a good cause by
helping the Daughters In their patriotic
work
Miss Katheryn Weston of New York
| is expected the, latter part Of the week
to visit Miss Emma Ingram for about
fortnight.
Mr., and Mrs Charles d. Kline of
Admission, Ala, are at the De Soto.
Mrs. Ed. F, Cook will leave this
week for Columbus to visit relatives
during the holidays.
Miss Scott Of Asheville is expected
| about the goth to visit. her sister Mrs.
John Gray Steinheimer for several
weeks.
Among the unique and pretty things
one sees for Christmas gifts are cal
endars of, grey cardboard with a pho
tograph of certain famous tree, under
which oglethorpe is said to have
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-14
BRUNSWICK SOCIETY

Brunswick, Dec. 13.-Mrs. A. M.
Way is visiting relatives in Walthour-
Vile.
Mrs. e. b. Dudley and her little son
have returned from a visit to Crandall,
Fla.
4 very enjoyable german was danced
in the parlors of the Oglethorpe Hotel
Thursday night.
Judge and Mrs. j d. Sparks enter
! tanned Wednesday evening in honor OF
Miss Sarah Waldo of Atlanta.
Mrs. B. F. Dillon of Jacksonville is
| spending some time in the city, the
guest of Mrs. w. H. DeVoe.
The Kings Daughters held an inter-
esting meeting at the home of Mrs.
| Elias Person Thursday afternoon, and
formally reorganized for the Christmas
| contributions to the poor of Brunswick.
The Eastern Star Chapter held its
annual election Of officers Tuesday and
resulted as follows Mrs. C. L. Eli
oft, worthy matron: Mrs. c. H. Taylor,
associate matron; Mrs. G. S. Livings-
ton, conductor; Mrs. Chas. Stone, as
sociate conductor; Miss. Ethel Rickett,
! secretary; j. w, Watkins, treasurer.
Miss Minnie Marks is visiting rela-
tives in Birmingham. s.l4
Mrs. r. b. Topper and her little
daughter have returned from a pleas
ant visit to relatives in Columbus.
MIR. and Mrs. E. f. Coney entertain
ed a number of friends with a recep
ton Friday night.
Miss l.. n. Haym is visiting her par
ents In Columbus.
The Missionary Society of the First
Methodist Church was entertained
Monday afternoon by Mr.. and Mrs.
]. j. Lott. at their beautiful home on
Union street. Refreshments were
served and the afternoon was much
enjoyed, Those present were Mesdames
NJ. ]. Colson, H. s. Johnson, Roberts,
William Anderson, A. Anderson, Green,
CLARK, Wood, Harley, Malone. Daniel,
Royal. Sherman, Jackson, Parker, CAL
hcun. u >nderson, Headley Lamar, Miss
Lamar,
Mrs. w. H. Devoe has returned from
a pleasant visit to relatives in jack
sonville,,
is the guest OF Mrs. c. L. Elliott.
Mrs ]. r. Dillon and Miss Katherine
Dillon have returned from visit to
relatives and friends In Atlanta.
Mrs. j. r. Cook and Miss Ada Cook
of Worcester. Mass. are the guests OF
Mrs. NJ, c. Rowe and will spend the
winter here.
Miss Louise Wingfield, after pleas
ant visit to Mrs. Duncan Wright, has
returned TO her home in Rome.
Miss Marie DeVoe has returned from
a visit 10 relatives and friends In New
York and New Jersey
Airs. Sim Smith OF Mt. Vernon Is the
guest Of Mrs. r. v. Adderley.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Zealey OF hat
tisbUrs, Miss. who have been visiting
relatives in this city. are now spend
ing some time IN Atlanta.
airs Edward WelChman entertained
with % dinner M the Oglethorpe Mon
day IN honor 0f Miss Sarah Waldo u
atlanta. Those present were MisH fa-
rah Waldo. Mlss Lucille Butts. Miss
Leslie Butts Mrs a. ~ smith. Mrs.
ifnah Porter, Mfs o. w. Gale.
The following youns people pariici-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-14
- SOCIETY OUT OF TOWN. X

pated in a delightful german danced in
the parlors of the Oglethorpe Hotel
Monday night: Misses Sarah Waldo,
Lucille Butts, Leslie Butts, Jennie
Bryan, Ethel Conoly, Fannie Grant
Nightengale Kezzie Conoly, Susie La
mar, Rita McKinnon, Gertrude Allen,
Mary Mccullough, Alexine Hall, Mrs
A M. Smith, Mrs. Edward Welchman,
Messrs. Howard Smith, Joseph Ka-
rnanski, George Smith, Morton Marye,
Bestor Coleman. Bayard Butts, E. J.
Allen, w. ]. Butts, Malcolm, McCul-
Tough, c. C. Fleming, 7. @. Fleming,
Jr., e. B. Whitfield c. NJ. Peddicord
R. D. Meader