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Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18
The Observer MiDiDQ Department.

HiGh 5 atsUt u.FoHiCAL SOCIETY
The following pragrafn will be given
by the Central City High School Rheo-
toricai Asseciatnn % Friday afternoon
at l;i5 O'Clock snarp, We cordially in.
Wit al friends and patrops of our school
to be pr-sen !:
Music --.-.----.-.- -..----.-------.S School
n''i''''0" Jane Mitchell; cardina!. f ns's SWORD
n'4'' Laura Trinovetb' <. ( /. 6. EIs'''''n'' K.
Recitation Legend Of the hristmas Tree, +"
Louie mack, Eighth Grade; :,
Defamation The Power of Eloquence," +"
Ella Dickerson, Cardinal.
Meditation ..Afeared Of GAL"
r..,x Rosie Bo'bee' Y Lc. r Rcnr;.,m.. y,
urbana Noonan, oardinal I.5I, =, :,
Thomas Colbert, X. l.. C. r.
Defamation "Cataline's Last Harangue
=, to his Army ---.- Albert Atvater, Cardinal
Readinc usdf ..;rbe Archery Costast stn9ol q
Marccl!a Mears, Cardinal.
Essay Life Sketch Of Abraham Lincoln"
Recitation Clara kr95n The yaInn,ast a G o,r,nist
Charles Bourk: 9ardinnl. r
Thomas Fowle. Cardinal.
Music ---.-----.--,-----.-.- .Quartette
:. Martin Rule. Eighth Grade .
Reading g-.------------.--- Anna Protheral,"
Gene Campbell, Eighth Grade.
Recitation n-----.-.-------------''T ''The Famine"
Ethel Launder, Eighth Grade
Music School
Recitation -. -.-----.-.-------------"Ch christmas
Willie sige, Eighth Grade.
Recitation -"Cur Blue Blood,
George Moore. y. L.C. r.
Recitation ----'' ''Wanted-A Minister'S Wife,
Leah Olson. Cardinal.
Recitation plain Language from Truth
ful Gems, Willis Lislitbourn. Sth Grade
Recitation $780, The Village Rubber-smith,
Minnie Martin, X. l.. c. x.
Music School
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18

For fancy Xmas goods watch Rapin's
show window, it will pay you.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18
For Fine Groceries.

Call on Philips, G. a Co. who will Civ
you tho very best at the best prices
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18
Go to COUGHS for your toys.

A glass OF water taken half an hour
before breakfast will usually keep the
bowles regular. Harsh cathartiscs should
be avoided. When a purgative is need
ed, take Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are mild and gentle
in their action. For sale by all drug
gists
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18

Call at Dreher's New Gilpin Store
entirely new stock of everything.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18

Fancy dressing cases, collar and cuff
boxes, albums, etc. at Conch's.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18

Fine watch epalrlng at the Mineral
Palace.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18

Anderson's for fancy rockers and
couches for Xmas.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18

A Good Cent Cigar.
AT Hyndman's Book store, for 5l.75
per box.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18

Dreher's New Gilpin Store for every.
thing new.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18

Mrs. Kate McCullc ugl.
Mrs. Frank Poole.
Anna NJ. Scheifler.
Lizzie NJ. Clark.
Hattie e. Lewis.
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18

The ladies of Ellsworth Relief Corps
No. 2S are making up a Christmas box
OF reading matter for the Soldiers Home
Contributions of books will be greatfully
received and may be left at the homes of
the unde rsirned
Gilpin observer., 1902-12-18
BORN
In Russell GuIch, Colo, December IL,
1902, to the wife OF John Lavato. a SON
BORN
MAKISIEI,

In Central City, Colorado, December 15.
1902, Rev. j. NJ. Desaulniera, cfficiat.
ing, Mr.. Carlo Seraphin and Miss Cat
arina Cassagranda, both of Russell
Gulch.
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MISS A. ROSALlE HOLBERG.

Prom the Washington, u. C.. Capital
Miss A. ROsaIie Holberg, a young
eontralto who is attracting consider.
BILE attention this season, will give q
song recital in the Reading Room
tori thel Blind in the Congressional
Library on Wednesday, the 2Gth, at
u o'clock. These entertainments
for the blind are philanthropic af-
lars, our best musicians always hav-
ing an hour to give to their unfor-
tunate brothers and sisters, and 90
ing there gladly to entertain them
each week, Miss Holberg is dis.
tinctly an operate singer, Her
voice is brilliant, of good range. es-
peclally good in the upper tones, ard
under good cultivation, although she
has been studying only about two
years. She has been in st. Mat.
thews,s choir ever since shell began
studying, until this winter, when 81 e
was engaged as sOloist in the Church
OF the Sacred Heart. Miss HOlberg's
mother, a pianist as well as vocal
teacher, and a native French wo-
man, has been her only teacher.
Her repertoire includes the con-
traIto and mezzo soprano arias from
Semlramide, Aida, Martha. Norma.
Carmen, Herodiade, and many 9th
ers' She has also at her tongues
end, about twelve masses, which
makes her a valuable member of a
Catholic choir. She is also a mem
Der OF the Musical Art Society Miss
folDerg has given all Of heI atten-
ton, so far, to operate and Catholic
Church music, but is now taking up
ballads and oratorio song. She haI
an offer tins season to 90 with Fran
els Wilson's company in the new
opera, but her mother insisted she
mad not studied sufficiently and she
idally, but reluctantly declined, It'll
was tempting offer which many |
young singers would have found i'm |
possible to pass by She adopted
he wiser plan of waiting for better
preparation,
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Meeting of Board of Trustees,
MACON. Miss, May 7, 1902

MACON. Miss, May 7, 1902.
Meeting Board Trustees in accordance
with adjournment present A. 7. Dent.
G.. B. Clement, Jno. A. Tyson, L. f.
Holberg; absent W NJ Jones.
A. 7 Dent in the chair, L, F. Hol.
berg requested to act as secretary,
Motion made and carried that the hall
system be adopted for school No. /. and
salaries be fixed as follows (for year
'02- OBJ: Principal $1,000 per year.
Assistant Principal SIS per month, six
teachers at $45 each per month.
Motion made and carried that salaries
be fixed as follows for year 'O2 'c3 for
school No. 2; Principal, S55 PER
month; Assistant Principal, $50 per
month; I'd Assistant, S25 per month
Sd and 4th Assistants, $50 each per
month, and primary teachers, S25 per
month.
Motion made and carried that all ap
plicants shall hold Professional License
or first grade certificate.
Motion made and carried that all an
plications shall be in the hands of the
chairman of the Board of Trustees "a
7. Dent on or before May 24th, 1902
and the election of teachers will be held
on May Goth, 1902.
1t is ordered that the Mayor be re
specially requested to at o"ce have the
clerk of the town make out a full an 4
complete statement Of tie school
finances to date, both general and
special, for the use Of the board of
trustees in hasing estimate for new
school yea. and haye the same placed
in the hands of tue chairman of the
board on OF before the 10Th inst. and
that the secretary be instructed to at
once notify the Mayor Of said request
This is urgent, as we have your com
munication of the It'll inst.
They further direct the attention oil
the Mayor and Board of Aldermen tc
the fact that the furnace which has
never been set up is being badly dam
aged ami unless set up will be unfit 70,
use this fall, thus entailing consider
able loss,
Attention is called to several windows
cut in basement which leaves building
exposed and the exposure of foundation
work for want of earthing up, Also
that the immediate grading and fencing
of the lot is necessary to the proper
protection of the property.
L, F. HoLBERG,
Secretary pro TEN.
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A Serious Accident.

Professor Sans and number of
teachers from Macon attended the
teachers meeting at Jackson. AT
terthe meeting adjourned Professors
Sans and Walker, accompanied
some ladies to the train and saw
them seated. When Prof, Sans
came Gus on the platform he recog-
nized a friend on the Gulf and Ship
Island train and went in the car to
talk with him. He remained in the
car for some time after it started
and in attempting to alight was seri.
ously hurt, having his jaw bone
broken and his body bruised. He
is now at the Spengler House in
jackson under the care of doctors.
Mrs. Sans is with him.
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Cotton Seed for Sale
STRAYED OR STOLEN

From my pasture near Center Point a
large brown mare, fully 16 haads high,
with star iu face. Had a bay mare colt
with her. Day before Christmas SHE
was seen on H. G. Harlan's Sth place.
She ranged in Woodward's creek cane
brake on the Christian place, viii
give $40 to recover her.
K I. MCLEOD,
may3-1m Mcleod, Miss.
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No Loss of Time.

Ihaye sold Chamberlain S Collie, Chol
era and Diarrhoea Remedy for years ant
would rather be out of coffee and sugar
than it | sold FIVE bottles of it yester,
day to threshels that could 90 no farth,
er and they ale at work again this morn
ing H, r, Phelps. Plymouth, Okla,
homa. As will be seen by the above the
threshcrs were able to keep on with their
work without losing a single day s time,
You should keep bottle of this Rene,
dy in your home For sale by T. S,
Murphey & Son, Macon, Hamilton &
Meek, Brooksville.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

l have opened plating business in
the town Of Macon for the purpose OF
replating all kinds of table silver ware,
such as knives and forks, spoons, etc.
with the Royal Silver Metal Those
who wish anything done in this line will
please give me a call. Sample of the
work can be seen by calling on the un
dersigned mt w, l., Featherston ; resi-
dence, Satisfaction guaranteed,
apl12 G, NJ. DILLARD,
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Mrs. Maria Dismukes is agent for
the Magic Rufller and Tucker. Call and
examine its good points and You will
not fail to buy one, 1t fits all machines,
is easily put on or taken off, makes the
smallest tuck to the largest tuck, Call
at her residence, and procure one
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

Official business was attended to
by Circuit Clerk Minor and Deputy
Sheriff Gilmore in Shuqualak last
Tuesday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

MARRIED-At Fearn Springs We'd
nesday night, May 18th, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. I.
A. Anderson, DR.. L. 7. Parks and
Miss Annie Anderson.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

c. l.. Heinrich has powder for
cleaning furnished silver and windows
and glassware that is superior to any
thing of the kind eyer sold in Macon. 1t
10 easily handled and very cheap.
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RulhS.

Caadiums Elephant STAR Carmas,
Gladiolus and Tu,e roses, at L. S
Murphy S, or write
JNo. r LAWS,
Columbus, Miss.
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All parties indebted to the Scott Grocery
Co. will find their accounts in the hands OF
r. r. Elkn for collection and prompt
settlement is requested Either Mr.. Elkin
or Mr.. J. S. Scott are authorized to receipt
onIt'tm Il. II. ELKlN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

nj Mr. Mitchell, Miss Mary Price
mi Klta Cole attended the dis.
meeting at Crawford.
8 Jessie Bass address is Mem
Dem 50 Exchange street, care
III Np-v.
ii. Woodward has returned tc
on accompanied by her daughter
n av.mm and children.
IL anil Mrs Victor Murphey. OF
sas City, are visiting relatives in
Is. Jennie Hill and granddaughter
1t r- Smgent's.
Nj Netts Of Louisville, is visiting
anghtrr, Mrs. J. B. Gully.
r*1 t. liland Leonard and two in
'tiug children of Memphis, Tenn, ,
yuef Of Mrs. Gilkey.
tlwmes has burned a small kiln
Flck lt Hattiesburg and they were
'petior to other brick made there he
lve0 large orders from builders. He
nin with good prospects
Samuel Spann aud wife are
Mr., and Mrs, Il. V, Yates
y kpaan, IN his young days, lived
ON bee and is the son of the late
~ pam.
enc, N, Scales, Walter Patty.
r1Aof, Faser. Feibelman, Hooper,
Erie Scales Wyatt Jones and
Stokes are at Burnsides. catch
aII the fish.
q 4 I, Patty has gone to Atlanta
'' Commercial college.
81; and Mrs. Will Ferris and the
are visiting Mrs. Lee Ferris.
B. Windham and daughter Of
l were shopping in town Satur
NJ. Evans of Wall Hill. Miss,
7apg her father and sisters at the
|plQn House.
81 oelt. Skinner is now representing
Ping Harvester Co, in NoxubeC
EN- I. Bush had the misfortune
( to break one of the bones o.
aeA E. Dr. Minor thinks she vii
3 9 sabled very long.
* D Patty and daughter of Big
~ ley' are visiting Mrs. Molli,
...'.s W G, Cunningham and Thos
e down from Brooksville Wed
d Chamberlin and daughter
49, ie were in town Wednesday.
pine Aust, Mrs. Aust, Mrs
aud two or three other ladiel
hsville, made good bills in Ma
&day,
M Scales and son Charlie
this week from a visit to rela
Texas.
Dorroh and Gully went t.
nt Thursday evening to hea
oi leCGdre.
Peatty has been on the sick lis
Il sargent took his place at tn
D. M, and Z. C. Edwards o
X had business with the B. S
'eale, Mr.. and Mrs. Fran
na Master Earle were shopping
\ Thursday,
MRS M. Thomas are at tn
Mr. Jehu r, Evans, who |
hmie Coleman is lookin,
mess position in St. Louis
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Whoopinp Eough.

A woman VINO has had experience with
thi disease, tells how to prevent any
dangerous consequences from it. She
says; Our three children took whooping
cough last summer, our baby boy being
only three months old, End owing to our
giving them Chamberlain Cough Rem
ely. they lost none of their plumpnes;
and came out in much better health than
other children whose parents did not use
this remedy. Our oldest little girl woud
call Justify for cough syrup between
whoops, Jessie Pinkey Hall, Spring
vile, Ala. This Remedy is for sale by
I. S. Murphey & Son, Macon, Hamil.
ton g. Meek, Brooksville.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

After making all proper corrections,
and haying settlement with all parties
who are charged with back taxes, there
remains the taxes on S401, 1GS TO be
collected in the county,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

Miss Annie Augustus was elected by
the trustees of Macon High School to
take charge of Prof. Sans classes till
the close Of the session.
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TOWN RESIDENCE FOR RENT.

The house known as the Rives resi-
dence north of Capt. Griggs residence,
is for rent, Possession given when
rented Apply to CHAs STRONG.
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Mr. Elisha Dismukes is visiting his
relatives and friends in the county. He
has good position in Columbus. Ga,
Factory
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

Mr., T. P. Crymes moved his family
aud household effects to Hattiesburg
this week, and Mr.. W. F, Allen and
family now occupy the Crymes house
lately purchased by Mr.. Allen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

The Encampment and Grand Lodge of
Odd Fellows were in session in Meri
dian this week. The Encampment
elected j O. Faser Grand Senior War.
den. F. E. Carleton and c. L, Helm.
rich Represented the Macon Encamp.
ment and Lodge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10
HID MACON BEACON
.
May 10, 1902
ANNOUNCEMENT rs.

A ANNOUNUEMEN1o'
4. are authorized to announce
ERNEST +. LUCAS
~ nlidate for Marshal for the town o
.-en subject to the action of the Dem
III party
Ire authorized to announce
j, 4. SARGENT
"A pdilate Tor Marshal ioI the town oi
E18% subject to the action of the Dem
f1tk party,
n arc authorized to announce
Il, Il. ELKIN
eandfda,e for Marshal of Macon, sub
!, q inc action of the Democratic party
WAN authorized to announce
JEFF CLEMENT
/. .anlidue for the office OF Marshal OF
! toNn Of Macon, subject to the action OF
( Demorrauc party.
to announce
W.M FEATuERsTON
Z An tf5fatr Tor Treasurer Of Macon, sub
4 ~ The action OF the Democratic party.
WAN authorized to announce
Il, +. Y, YATES
earaidaic for Treasurer Of Macon,
NM To the action Of the Democratic
H. authorized to announce
W. j, PHELPS
"A "A ndiatc for the Office Of Treasurer
Ithe town Of Macon. subject to the actlen
helcmocwtc party.
Wearc authorized to announce
j. o. FASER
4 can1jule for Mayor Of the town OF
acon, subject to the action OF the DEM
ratio p1tly,
Weare authorized to announce
A. G.. FAINT
IA canlidalc for Mayor OF the town of
aeon subject to the action OF the democ-
tie phrlN
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10
Secretary pro TEN

At the meeting Of the Town Council last
TUESDAY night DR., Geo. Clement was elect.
ed trustee in place of Mr. j. F. Ames who
declined TO strive,
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Don't get blue and complain of hard
times, Trade with Walter B. Patty
and your money gees long way,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10
MRS. R. E. TALlAFERR0.

We learn from Mrs. Barfeld, who
was Miss Lula A. Smith, while she
lived in Macon, that her mother, Mrs.
R, h. Taliaferro, after an illness of
three months, departed this life on the
morning OF May 30. at the residence of
Mrs, Bardeld in Henning, Tenn. Had
She lived until the 18th inst. she would
have been G6 years old. She died fully
trusting in her Redeemer. She leaves
three children to mourn for her. Mr..
Polk f. Taliaferro, Viva A. Taliaferro,
and Mrs. j. A, Barfeld.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

The finest string of fish caught
this season was brought to town
Tuesday evening by Messrs. W. 7.
Minor and Geo, Richardson, In two
hours and tbirry-six minutes they
canght forty-eight fine trout from
Mr.. S. D. Chamberlin's lake near
Sbuqualak. And it wasn't a good
day.either, as the wind was blowing
StrOnp.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

The annual memorial services at
Soule Chapel church will take place on
Thursday, May 22d. The public are
cordially invited to attend.
W. n. Taylor,
ISAAC d. BORDERS,
n A WALKER,
Committee,
Cotton Seed for Sale
Forty one bushels in Macon. Inquir
at Beacon office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

Mr.. John Young was killed last Sum
day morning in Richland Parish, La,
His brothers left here Sunday evening.
and they have not yet returned.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

Plies are not only most painful but
also very dangerous, as the inhamed nod
Wes are very apt to take on malignant
action and cancer of the rectum is pro-
duced. They should be cured. TABLERs
BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT will cure the
most obstinate cases. Price so cts. in
bottles, tubes rs cts at J. f. Jones
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

A party of merry makers spent Tues.
day at Towards Bluff The couple,
were Robert Patty, Miss Abbie Wood
ward, Dr.. Gay, Miss Celeste Harrison,
Howard Scales and Miss Emmie Patty,
Brooke Ferris and Miss Maud Scales,
Tom Patty aud Miss Ida Scales, Der
Allen and Miss Jennie Featherson,
Misses Angie and Roberta Jones. Chap
erones, Mrs, Dr.. Scales aud Mrs. JIG.
Horton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

Stokes Evans Hardware Co.,
sells one Straight Grade Of We
hlcles. They guarantee them in
every respect and keep them IN
repair for ONE YEAR FROM
DATE OF SALE,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

The A. & M. boys took part in Me,
mortal Day exercises at Columbus this
wee, and one of their number was Sc
lected to deliver an address on "The Boy
Soldiers of the Confederacy, The one
so honored was Mr.. c. E, Estes of En-
terprise. He is a pal ticular friend of
Capt Chesley Featherston and has Wis
tied Macon several times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10
SCOTT GROCERY co.

Picture moulding, all sizes at j, F,
Shelton g.
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NOTICE LADIES

have opened up dress making bus
mess and would appreciate yonr patron
age. My prices are reasonable and sat
isfaction guaranteed. / have had eight
years experience. Mrs. II. W. Doss,
3-22-2m Written House, Macon, Miss
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

PEAS FOR SALE. Apply to Geo.
u Russell, Mashulaville. Miss
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Proceedings Board Of Supervisors.

a., Monday, May 8, 1902
q regular session was held, ali the Nom
'''' present. also clerk and sheriff
AIInM tNrn..
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

Sciauc Rheumatism Cured after II
Years of Suffering.

Years of Suffering.
~ have been afflicted with sciatic
rheumatism for fourteen years, - says
josh Edgar, Of Germantown, Cal. Il
was able to be around but constantly
suffered | tried everything | could
hear Of and at last was told to thy Cham
berlin's Pain Balm, which | did, and
was Immediately relieved and IN a short
time cured, and | am happy to say it has
not since returned. " Why not use this
liniment and get well For sale by 7
S Mulphey & Son, Macon, Hamilton &
Maaly brOOkSvila
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

Ypu will find an excellent line of per.
Gale, madras and ginghams at Walter
+. Pmty's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1902-05-10

PEAS FOR SALE. Apply to Geo.
D. Russell, Mashulayille, Miss.
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toPatty Dry Goods Company
rood for the cash
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

his shoulder, handed the canteen to
Leggett, who raised it at once to his
lips.
THE look on Leggett's face as the
whisky went into his mouth was In
describable. He spi. it out without a
moments hesitation, and, holding the
canteen mouth downward, flung it at
Page, shouting: You internal scoun-
drel! What do you mean by offering
me whisky? l can't and 7 won't ex-
cuse such impertinence.' Page made
a jump to save the whisky that was
gurgling out of the canteen, and then
begged that he might be permitted to
apologize.
He said, with extreme earnest
ness: Why, General, when I said
spring water 1 supposed you under
stood that 1 had a very fine article
of whisky. That is what we call 4
all through the division, and 1 will
venture TO say that there is not an
other man in your corps that does
40. know what spring water means,
in the army vernacular. Therefore
thought you understood the situation
Leggett rode away and afterward
complained to the Colonel of the
Twentieth Illinois that he had been
insulted by Rage-"-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
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THE HOURS.
Soaked Blue Jeans Williams

A Twenty-sixth Ohio veteran writes:
81 am reminded of a joke on Blue
Jeans Williams. Although there is no
record of 1t Williams saw service in
the army. 1 was at Camp Morton,
Ind, when John Morgan made his
raid through Indiana and Ohio A
force of 1900 men belonging to a
dozen different regiments was hastily
organized and hurried of to Hamilton,
Ohio We arrived two hours after
Morgan, were sent to Cincinnati, and
from there up the Ohio river. But
before we caught up with Morgan he
was captured by another force, and
we came down the river to Cincinnati
and returned from there to Camp Nor
ton.
when we were organized before
the start from Camp Morton, Col.
John Coburn appointed Blue Jeans
Williams adjutant OF the mixed COM
mand, and Williams went through the
campaign, or routine as the boys
called it, as adjutant. On the return
trip, while at Cincinnati, one of the
boys who had a great contempt for
civilians, confiscated Blue Jeans
blankets, and the man who was at
a later date Governor of Indiana was
greatly inconvenienced. He spent the
night in the cars without blankets or
overcoat and was thoroughly chilled
When the sun came out the next