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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-27

al headquarters I selected a suit and
away we went Brainard walking beside
me. When we reached the examiners :
office, I asked Brainard 10 wait outside
n few moments while / could speak n few
words with the surgeon. with whom
thought | might have some Influence.
Charley smiled sadly and leaned against
decreasing. while ] entered. with my
heart beating so violently that ] feared
Il might burst before the surgeon could
examine IT. At last came the call:
Charles Branard!"
"HcreN / shouted
The surgeon looked AZ the list and
then AT me, AT which | began 10 tremble
guiltily and wondered how soon ! would
be shot or hanged after discovery But
the surgeon went on with his examina-
tlon, exactly as he had done three weeks
before. and then he marked the list and
gave II TO the sergeant with the words:
IAN accepted 80
The sergeant dug his fist into my
ribs as we passed out. His fist was
big, and he used it with thoughtless vigor.
but / imagined there was much more
force I'm similar familiarity ! bestowed
upon Brainard as we rejoined him. and
the old sergeant said:
Come along
Wont he even sec me?' asked Char
lev pitifully. as we marched toward the
mastering officers quarters.
Hes changed his mind about you"
I explained. "All you need. TO be "a soldier
once more IS TO take the oath and be
mustered in"
"Hurrahr' shouted Charley with n glad
look which I thought absolved me at once
OF whatever crime ! had for his sake
committed Let's rum"
There was no chance 10 run. the two
offices being near each other At the
mastering officers II was my turn 60
stand outside. but got near enough Ia
look through the door. and wished an
summertnn might bo there with me %
see how handsomely and manly "A little,
thin nat chested round shculdcrel fell
low caild look when his hear. was full
~ honest Joy
And how glorious 70 was a. help select
"a uniform FOR Brainard whom he returned
TO headquarters True. his trousers had
TO be turned up several inches 10 clear
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-27

could no discover-probably because
May herself did not know. She wasn't
old enough 10 know She treated Brain
ard as schoolboy friend and Hamilton as
an adult gentleman. She was right I'm
both cases, but l couldn't help seeing
that both of my comrades were very fond
OF her, and | feared that when the time
for parting came one OF them would have
20 suffer greatly. What would IL be?
/ could not for the life Of me tell Tor
which l would feel worst should he be
the last favored.
One day word came by mail that the
major would like TO see all OF us at head
quarters the next day about noon II en-
tirely convenient to us.
THAT looks as IL we were 10 have com
missions I'm spite Of our small success at
recruiting" said Hamilton Officers
aren't in the habit OF saying entirely
convenient TO privates when they've any
orders 10 give. Between ourselves, I've
been asking my father TO use a little
family and political influence with tue
governor TO get us commissions, either
in our own regiment or elsewhere, and
this may be the outcome Of it,"
More power TO his elbow them" said
Cloyne. 'if IL isn't"
Somehow we all were more hopeful for
the remainder OF the day, and | would
have felt entirely cheerful were il not for
vate / should still be deprived OF Brain
ards comradeship for three years
Suddenly there came to my mind a
plan which was irregular and shocking,
yet which made me wildly gleeful I'm an
instant The medical examiner had 10 see
daily hundreds OF different recruits Of All
ages, sizes and differences OF appearance
His memory certainly could not recall
Brainard's appearance were he again to
see his name. Suppose ! were TO enroll
Brainard again. take him 20 headquar-
ters, have his name put on the days list
OF recruits TO go before the surgeon and
then, before that functionary were
reached. substitute myself for Brainaru
In the squad, answer TO his name when
the surgeon called for him and be ex,
amincd in his stead? Then Brainard
could go on with the new squad, none OF
whom would know us apart, TO the mus
tering officer and he sworn in.
The plan looked deceltful enough 20 APP
pear about as bad as treason hut I was
equal to any wildness for the sake OF
having my old chum In the army with
me. l did not tell Brainard the whole of
IL. but | asked him 20 let me enroll him
again and see ~ the surgeon might not
find him a little taller and stouter thrn
before. The poor fellow was willing. but
he had not much hope.
Brainard and I hurried 20 hcadouar-
ters very early the next morning I had
heard that the old sergeant who always
was on duty there would do anything Tor
81. 80 | took him aside. told him OF nay
plan and offered him SO bill 10 hem
me through. 7 was about TO explain
further how good soldier Brainard han
been and how much more useful I would
be 10 my country " | could have my Old
friend with me. but the veteran scoundrcl
cut me short with.
"Thatll do. The $40 n explanation
enough"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-27

the floor and the collar of his jacket had
TO be turned down until none OF the yell
low braid could be seen, and the row of
buttons on the front. which should have
reached only his waist seemed TO descend
half way to his knees. Still, he was a
member OF the Thirty-eighth. 1uly sworn
and mustered, and nothing but death or
the end of the war could change the Sit
uation. How / did wish my BRILLIANT plan
had occurred TO me sooner. so that Ham
ilton's father might have used mis- infiu-
ence with the governor In Brainard's fa-
Vor also!
After | got into my uniform again we
sat and talked and planned as happily as
IL we were going into possession of un-
expected riches instead OF 10 war and
possible death. The wicked old sergeant
strolled 10 and fro in front of US. smok-
ing his pipe and eying us strangely. Sud
denly he stopped In front Of US and
blurted out:
II never struck couple like you be-
fore. I'll tell you what I'll do. I'll take
you both out and get drunk at my own
expense"
We declined, with thanks, explaining
that we expected 10 be quite busy for an
hour or two. as we had to make some
purchases and / had an engagement at
noon with the major, whom L didnt like
TO disappoint
"Oh, no; Of course not" he replied with
a grim grin. 81 wouldn't keep the major
waiting for anything II / were you But,
ssy'-here he drew me aside and pressed
something into my hand-"you'u take
back your SO anyhow
| tried TO decline. but he said that it
didn't take the money he'd light his pipe
with It. He insisted that he already had
pay enough for his trouble. and when I
replied that I couldn't see how, he called
me a fool. lie put a lot of uncompiment-
airy abiectives In front of the fool too
CTo be continued tomorrow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-27
AUBURN.

DR.. Fred Devere Of Drownville paid
flying visit to his old home last evening.
Harry White, who has been enjoying
a short respite from his commercial du
ties. expects TO do the Isaac walton on
the black bass I'm and around Greenvllle
during the next few days. As a con-
sistent drummer Harry probably consid-
ers q few fish stories 10 be a part OF his
equipment
There seems to be no cessation Of
work at the Wales Wire company's fac
tory and Auburn has at last settled down
To n belief that the new industry intends
10 stay put The much hoped for Doom
I'm real estate values has not been heard
as yet. however
William II. Dutempe leaves for a busi-
ness trip TO New York this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-27

MEMORIAL DAY EXCURSION TT
NEWPORT

Arrangements have been made through
the cooperation OF the National Govern
ment. the city Of Newport and the va
rious civic. military and naval organiza-
tions OF that city and the state OF Rhode
Island for n notable celebration on FRI
day. MAY 30th. in connection with the
visit OF the distinguished representatives
of the government Of France. the cele-
bration to consist Of exercises and "a
grand military and naval parade, which
Is expected 10 surpass all previous dem
onsirulinus OF Like character. For this
occasion the New York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad has arranged to sell
round trip tickets 20 Newport and return
from Providence and stations on the
Warren and Bristol Branch at reduced
rates. good going and returning on regu-
lar trains ~ that date, via Fall River.
DO not fail 20 take advantage " this op-
portunity 90 witness the celebration and
visit the many points Of interest In and
about Newport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-27
AT SEVENTY
is AGAIN
BENEDICT
Aged Lawyer Secretly weds
Widow an0 Causes Surprise
TO Host Of Friends.

New York, May 27.--In one OF the
bridal suites OF te Grand hotel is George
w Arundel. one of the oldest and most
prominent members Of the Philadelphia
bar, and his bride. They registered
at the hotel after they had been mar
ried. ard yesterday they declined to seq
many of the friends who called to ten
der their congratulations.
To the majority OF those who know the
lawyer, the fact that he has taken a Sec
ond wife will be surprise Indeed. they
are also unacquainted with the new Mrs.
Arundel, who was Mrs. Savage.
Seventy-one years old. Mr.. Arundel
has been practising law since 1851. His
wife died three years ago, and since then
he has lived with his two brothers, Rob-
ert and John. and his two sisters. at No
1915 North Broad street. Philadelphia.
While his relatives had heard him speak
of Mrs. Savage they never had met her.
When he left his home on Saturday
morning he said he was coming TO this
city and that he would REMAIN away over
Sunday. What his mission was he con-
fided to no one. and neither OF his sis
ters questioned him But II is known
that, soon after leaving his home. he
was joined by Mrs. Savage. They came
together to this city. and Mrs. Savage
herself was active in making inquiries
as to where a minister might be found.<
That her request was successful il
shown by the enry on the register OF the
Grand hotel. II was placed there by the,
bridegroom himself. lie did not put
down mi. and Mrs. George w. Arun .
del" but wrote his own name on one lind
and Immediately underneath he wrot3
"firs George w. Arundel"
When card was sent to Mr.. Arundel
last night he concluded he was TO be-
questioned about his marriage. and hel
sent word down by the porter that hd
had nothing TO say. lie chose the same2
vehicle in replying to note. the porter
saying.
"Mr. Arundel says he can receive MOI
one. and has nothing 10 say except tia \
he was married yesterday"
At the home OF MIR. Arundel In Phila 4
dephla Il was said last night no newsj
Of his marriage had been received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-27
CHAPTER II.
THE UNEXPECTED, WHICH FIRE.
GENTLY HAPPENS.


Recruiting at Summerton went on
slowly in spite OF our new efforts and OF
Phil Hamilton's money. There were
many reasons for the lack OF recruits.
and each new reason as we We're brought
face TO face with IL proved depressing.
First. IL became evident that all of our
new townsmen who really wanted To go
To the war had already enlisted, Again
offers OF bounties had increased so rap
idly that men who looked at soldering
as n mere matter of hire and pay were
waiting for higher offers to come.
Besides. the old patriotic enthusiasm
which had caused men to enlist at the
first notice OF "A new call for volunteers
had entirely disappeared. perhaps be-
cause an end had been put 60 the early
impression that the war would be only
a sort Of picnic. ending i'm the speedy
suppression OF southern mal-contents.
Worse stil. increasing taxation was
causing a number Of the earlier hot
blooded patriots 10 become very cool
and conservative and wonder whether
the north hadn't perhaps been too hasty
and whether the disagreement might not
better be settled by words than bullets.
Yet none of these depressing influences
seemed 10 affect the class OF men
among whom Mick McTwyny was work
ing, for Mick's list had crept along until
he had n fun dozen of men enlisted and
sworn in. They were the IL worst char
acters OF Summerton. and the natives re-
joiced to learn that they were to so
where they might be effectively killed.
/ had my doubts as To their value TO the
Union cause, although Cloyne said they
would be as useful as better men in the
work Of stopping bullets and that a bar
room loafer often fought better than an
accomplished gentleman.
As for Hamilton, Cloyne and me, We
got less than n dozen men between us
in the three weeks I'm which we worked
ut Summerton and it's vicinity. Another
personal discoura cement slowly worked
its way after each trip that any OF us
made 10 headquarters I'm the city. We
found az s~e majors office from time To
time about % quite fine fellows, all Of
whom were trying To get recruits, all
hoping or expecting To be made officers,
vet the entire number Of commissions.
including the majors own. could be but
l3 to the battalion. How were the con
fiicting claims 20 be adjusted and by
whom? I asked Cloyno this question.
and he replied sadly;
''There'll be no claims 10 adjust unless
the other claimants are getting more re-
cruits than we"
IL seemed he was right II Hamilton's
wild offer could not bring men To our
Office. how were poorer men TO secure
recrults7 Yet .aick McTwyny ah.
there was n mysterious. provoking. en-
raging. affrighting puzzle!
When I hadn't my own disappointments
IN mind. I couldn't help worrying over
affairs az home. Nv father and mother
grew worse and more silent. Ned COM
complained that there was no one 90 play
with him. any hy cousin May was be-
coming more deeply interested IN Hannll-
con and Brainard. Which she liked beat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-27

Then he made out the days list, which
didn't take long, as there were only three
recruits besides Charley. He explained
TO me that with Brainard's name on the
list he was giving my height,age, and par
tieulars of personal appearance. Then he
told me TO hurry myself into civilians
dress. / had not such clothing I'm town,
but from some cast off coats and trousers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-27
Maxins.

BE original. but not too original Don't
be a freak
BE brief but not too brief. Have your
say out
BE modest. but not too modest. II you
want customers 90 think well Of what
YOU offer. set them a good example
BE truthful but not too-no, you can't
be too truthful-EXchange
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-27

Gussle-Do you think she'll marry
you2
Jack-Tm afraid not proposed by
mail YOU know. and although she wrote
two letters In reply there was no en-
couragement I'm them" That sof'
Yes. the letters -ere 'E-c. "-PhhA-
delphia Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-27
Weak Stomach,
impaired Digestion,
DisoYdered Liver,

they act like magic-a few doses will work
wonders upon the Vital organs; Strengthen
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lost Complexion, bringing back the keen
edge Of appetite. aud arousug with the
Rosebud OF Health the whole phy-
stcai energy of the human frame These
are facts" admitted by thousands I'm all
classes OF society, and one oi the hest guar
antces 10 the Nervous and Dcbilitated Is
that BEECHhM'S PILLS havo tho
Largest Sale Of any Patent
Mcdicincs In the w ORD.
Beechnm's Pills have been before
the public for half n century, and
are tho most popular family medicine.
No testimonials are published, as
Becchnm's Pills
REC0MMEND THEMSELVES.
Prepared only by Thomas pcecham. ~.
Iiel.us, Bag, and 800 Canal ST.. New
Nors.
sold everywhere in boxes, To- I'D sSs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-23

SO to $50, which it VIII be distinctiveIy
advantageous TO smeIt here. Il is for
tunete in being so located as TO secure
all necessary fiuxing material at low
cost and all Of ii bearing more or less
mineral value. There are Hmestones
so impregnated with copper that the
entire cost of qUarTyiug and hauling
would be recovered from these values.
There IS an abundance of iron ore.
much Of it running above 80 per cent
iron. within easy hauling distance. an
Of it carrying gold Of from 81 to $40
PER ton. and often q few ounces OF
silver as well. IN fact. nearly all the
o e that would come here for smelling
carries a considerable percentage Of
silver.
In the matter Of fuel. too. Milford is
very faVOrably situated The Sanpete
Valley road which connects with the
short Line at Nephi. gives access TO
coal o. excellent quality, which is well
adapted for coking. So that if con
siderable demand should be created. L
might be delivered here at no greater
cost than at salt Lake City.
One Of the most important ends to be
served by a local smelling plant IS the
opportunity it viii afford foI the pros
pector and small mine owner TO dis
pose of his product IN small lots so as
10 realize the money needed TO con-
unue Development. Another feature is
in the working of ores which viii not
bear long transportation, and yet are FL
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-23

SO that the first block in the fore
ground is triangular. over the tops
Of the cars at the right is the engine
house and repair shop.
There are three general merchandise
firms located here, one Of them. W. B.
Mckeon, doingi very large business
and having branch houses at CaHentes
and Modena. As usual in frontier towns
Of this class, livery stables and saloons
are a considerable factor in the total
business Of the town.
Natural Smelling Center
With the awakening Of new interest
in the development of the surrounding
mines, Milford is becoming a point of
rapidly growing Importance. That it
should be, and must in the nature of
things be, the seat Of a large smelling
industry viii be apparent when all Of
the conditions, local and surrounding,
are considered. 1t has admirable To-
cations along the line Of the railroad
for the necessary structures; IL has,
as above stated. an abundant and east
~ accessible water supply; it can be
reached by a d0wn-hill haul from all
the surrounding districts. While the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-23

ord of about S1,250, co., From it's many
caves and it's great assure stope $50
feet in length, the latter equivalent in
size to an ordinary railway tunnel.
thousands Of tons of the finest possible
smelling ore, carrying from 10 to even
90 per cent iron, have been taken. And
it has of the lower grade iron ore
stored in It's drifts and Slopes many
thousands of tons, and with capacity
of production almost indefinitely of
100 tons per day of such ore. Twenty
years ago their own smelters were
operated near Frisco and the Cave
iron for huXing, as well as its ores.
were hauled there. a distance of nearly
thirty miles. by wagon for treatment
It was a common expression that with
Cave iron for flux, the output from the
furnace would flow like water
The photograph presented herewith
shows the two principal streets of the
town. there being but a few other
houses to the left Of the main street.
including a principal hotel, the Viii
liams House. The main street at the
left runs norta degrees east. The
railroad comes in from the northeast,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-23

such quantities that 81 or 81 per ton
may be satisfactory profit and JUST
f. operations in a large way
Should the Majestic company erect
g plant here. il is probable that al
though its own properties may furnish
a sufficient output and all the various
hUSes nesd-d, it viii also be ready 70
receive and treat the ores from the
many adjacent properties as a custom
sme ter.
Opportunity for Sampler.
Another enterprise which would find
q favorable location at Milford would
be a sampiiHs works. prepared to Duy
any and al kinds Of ore. in small as
well as large quantities. Sucn an III
stIJutio1 would not require q large H.
vescnent for the plant ITSELF ana
properly backed financially could nan
die an almost unlimited mine prodl.-
it would contribute materially I'd '"7
development Of the district
A. =. Lewis Of the Majestic COMPANY
who had the foresight % obtain OF
tiCns and bonds upon some OF the mus
important of these mines. did DOT Over
look the importance Of securing am
pie grounds most favorably located %
sits for @ large smelling INDUSTRY d.
Milford It is not to be supposed L--a a,-
thc American SueItins company wv.
be Indifferent to the establishment ~
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-23
Capitalization of trade and mineral re
duction at this point
Twelve Districts Tributary.

Capitalization of trade and mineral re-
duction at this point.
Twelve Districts Tributary.
Milford is centrally located to the
following twelve mining districts.
There is the Bradshaw district di-
rectIy east from the range. with the
Granite beyond It in the same direction.
The Galena district is north of the
BRADSHAW and the Lincoln is south
The Gordon district is north of the
Granite and the Beaver City south Of
Granite. The North Star is west Of Mil
ford and the san Francisco west of the
North Star. Rock district is northwest
of Milford and the Beaver lake dis
trict is north Of the Rocky, and the
star is south Of the North Star Preuss
district lies TO the north of Frisco.
The map presented herewith viii
show the relative location Of the sew
eral mining districts Immediately trib-
utary. The first mine location in the
state was made in Beaver county, the
old Rollins lead mine, in Lincoln dis
trict, and from fifteen to seventeen
years ago the output from Beaver
county mines reached into the mill
lions. The distance from market and
from railway transportation Drecluded
the shipment Of any but very high
grade ore
When lead became so low in price
that it would not bear wagon trans
portation. and when silver began to
decline in value, the mining industry
ianguished here until it had virtually
been suspended.
At that time there had been some
rich copper discovered and trial ship
ments had been sent out by wagon to
find market only at the Atlantic sea-
board, but with the price so low that
1t left almost no margin OF profit for
the shipper. The wide distribution of
this mineral throughout the whole
section was never even dreamed of.
Most of the mines were Classed as sill
yer and lead to The extreme depth at
which they had been worked Indeed,
there were but shallow workings in
any OF them, none OF the old mines
showing a depth exceeding 110 feet.
Il was virtually q gophered district,
there being almost no machinery In
use; none at all. in fact, in this imme-
date neishbOrhCOd except the primi-
tive, homemade horse within.
Little Systematic Mining.
Among all the districts Immediately
tributary 10 MILFORD there IS not one
where what may be called systematic
and thorough mining has ever been
done At Frisco, seventeen miles away,
the Horn Silver mine became a bo-
nanza, and the Carbonate Rather also
proved to be a good producer for sew
eral years. but with these exceptions
the remark made above win apply to
the whole Of Beaver county.
The Cave mine nine miles east Of
the city. owned principally by Henry
" Lawrence and Ben Hampton of
Salt Lake City. has a production rec !