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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-28
CIVIL War VETERANS
ALLEGED 70 BE INSANE
Mental Condition of Col. Car
penter to Be Investigated.
Wilkinson F. Knapp, Who Plunged Head
first to the Floor in the Police
Court, Another Subject.

The mental condition Of Gel Hiram Il
Carpenter was a subject of judicial en-
quiry this afternoon by Justice Barnard,
sitting for probate business in Criminal
Courtroom no. .
Colonel Carpenter is a civil war vet
eran, having served ia the Sixth Wiscon-
sin Volunteers fron 1851 10 1868. He was
arrested some time ago by the local po-
lice.
The sanity Of Wilkinson r. Knapp,
otherwise known as William F. Krupp,
viii also be a subject OF investigation.
Crupp. VINO is also civil war veteran
was in the Police Court Some days ago
and jumped from a chair to the floor.
striking on his head.
The mental condition Of Mr.. William Il.
Delinger. formerly employed as a clerk
in the Interstate Commerce Commission.
viii also be cnquiTed into.
The others whose sanity will be in
ycstigated are: William O. Bowen,
Thomas Lewis. William Linton. Dora F.
Melton, L. Virginia Bryant, and Mar
garet LiOmin-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-28

FAH Children's Spring Heel and
1U heelless soft. yet durable. tan
OU and black Kid Laced and But
ton Shoes-in a large variety Of pretty
styles-sizes o to 8. These shoes can
not be duplicated anywhere else under
75c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-28
Big BUSINESS DONE
IN LEADING STAPLES
February SummaryOf Internal
Commerce Just Issued.
SPRING AND WINTER WHEAT
Opposite Conditions IN the Two Markets.
Smaller Live Stick Traffic in the West.
Grain and Flour Receipts at Esw York.

The February summary OF internal cen
nerce issued by the Treasury Bureau OF
Statistics reports that the receipts OF
wheat at the four leading spring wheat
markets for the seven months OF the
crop year ended with March ]. 1902. were
144.SS5.266 bushels. compared with l07,-
75g.027 bushels for the corresponding pc
Rod Of the preceding year.
At the four winter wheat markets the
condition is reversed. Receipts for the
first eight months OF the crop year ended
with March /, 1902. were t0.43l $40 bush
els. compared with $3.50 SAP bushels in
1901. The output Of -four al Minneapolis
for the first nine weeks of this year shows
total OF 2.504.425 barrels, compared with
2.250265 barrels for the corresponding
period Of 1901.
The traffic movement Of live stock at
four Western markets-Chicag0. Kansas
City, Omaha. and St. Joseph-faus behind
that OF the two preceding years. For
February, 1902, those markets received
1897 cars; the previous February. Al. g33
cars. and 1859 cars in February. 1900.
On the Great Lakes there are signs
OF IN carry opening or IIamC- me bu-
reaus reports OF winter traffic show that
180.l06 tons were handled. mostly in
translate business. during February Of
this year. as compared with 1GS.332 tons
during February, 1901. The trunk line
movement OF -four. grain. and provisions
from Chicago and points eastward for the
first nine weeks Of the current year av-
ereged 1856. ass bushels Of grain. com
pared with 1876 Al bushels in 1901
At New York, the grain and -four
receipts for February were 4.99S. Sg1 bush
els Including -four and meal reduced to
bushels, compared with $3.50 O92 bushels
in February. 1901 At Boston the receipts
for two months Of this year Including
-four and meal reduced TO bushels, were
4,sl7.904 bushels, compared with 1926. 1874
bushels in 1901 At Philadelphia. the re-
duction is from 6. 1882 bushels of wheat.
corn. and oats, 10 2.444351 bushels this
year. Baltimore's receipts. likewise, de-
olined from 5,462.25 to 1854. S38 bushels,
not including -four.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-28

"The Shoes that WEAR" 10 more
serviceabIe Shoes are to be found for
double their price. They look like
handmade Shoes. fit and wear as
well In Patent Leather. Calf. or Kid.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-28
MUSK OK FOR NEW YORK zoo.
Only Live Specimen of It's Sort Ever
Brought to This Country.

5Toa2ht 60 his Country.
NEW YORK. March ga fuIl-grown.
happy. healthy musk OK. straight from the
shores OF the Arctic Ocean. is now on ex-
hibitlon at the New York Geological
Park.
II is the only live musk OK ever brought
to this country. and the third to reach
any civilized region. The animal was
captured about a year ago directly rorth
Of Great Bear Lake by a whaling crew.
The captain Of the whaling crew
brought the animal 10 San Francisco and
put a price on il OF $1,000 William C.
Whitney sent his check for the sun. and
arranged to have the musk OK sent on to
this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-28
CALLS HUSBAND ABSCONDER.
An Oshkosh Wife Gets a Receiver for His
Business

BUSINESS.
OSHKOSH. Wis, March 2S.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Clark has made an application for
the appointment Of a receiver for the
business Of her husband. whom she de-
clares TO be insOivent and an absconder.
Clark is much younger than his wife
who was a widow with several grown-up
daughters when they married. She makes
AFFIDAVIT that she loaned him 5000 TO
purchase a grocery store here and that
he has never paid her back and has ac-
cumulated other debts to the amount Of
several thousand dollars.
Clark disappeared March 70 and all ef-
forts TO locate him have failed. The re
ceiver WAS appointed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-28
SOUTH AFRICAN LION
TO FIGHT HUGE BULL
Mexican Amphitheatre to Be the Scene of
Combat

Combat
Ell PASp, Tex. March 2S.-Arrange-
monts are being made here for one Of
the most remarkable contests which ever
took place in an arena on the American
continent A monster lion from South
Africa viii be pitted against a splendid
bull from San AIayuca. and the two beasts
viii battle TO the death in the presence
Of thousands Of spectators.
The fight viii take place just across the
bridge. on Mexican soil. in the bull ring
az Juarez. and the spectacla-tha like OF
which has not been seen since the days
OF Nor0-wiu undoubtedly attract people
from far and near. The lion 10 be used
is beautiful specimen recently brought
to the city from South Africa by his
owner, A. J. Morrison, OF Los Angeles.
He is three years OLD and is valued at
s.. 00G
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-28
Easier Ribbons.

No. 40-Fancy Stripe Caffeta Rib
bon. variety OF shades, includ- Z nC
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no. 40-AU-sllk Satin Tafeta 4 ~
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5-inch AIl-silk Louisine RI a az
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No. 7-All-siIk Fancy Stripe Ff
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-28

a. m WINNER" Shoes for
0Boys and Girls Of all ages
" sOV-are sure 70 win fame for
their durability and Styles differ
ent styles OF low and high shoes.
Best wearing tan OF black leath-
ers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-28

Ct OE Misses and Boys $3.50
w grade Guaranteed Patent
~ ~ Okid, or Colt: also best
Kids and Calf Shoes-in all the new
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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-05-30
The Last Charge.

ny J. WHITFIELD SCATTERGooD.
Copyright. 1902. by Daily Story Pub Col
Dressed In his only suit Of navy blue.
Old Weak-Eyed Jones sat uneomfort-
ably on one OF the backless benches IN
front OF the speakc.s s stand. The post
ldjutant was reading the post orders.
The boys In blue. scattered hither and
thither. bent an attentive ear and held
their yellow-corded hats TO one side TO
shade their fading eyesight from the
waning sun.
Far away under the trees OF the park
lounged hundreds OF people. Polite
attention prevailed among those with
in heai ing distance; farther away the
hum OF voices and shouts OF unsup-
pressed laughter arose on the ar In
mmistakable volume. This was sac
rilege to the ears OF Weak-Eyed Jones.
To him no event was more solemn
than the present. and II seemed the
Same dignity and reverence he felt
should actuate the conduct OF others.
The air was suffocating. Early in
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-05-30

entity. there came the long. tow. SOL
emn roll OF the drums-the slow. mel
ancholy. almost human roll.
"Ah! it's-all-oyer!" he said. faint
ly.
Only few women were at his SIDE
now.
"It'G-oyer." he gasped. "an'-Billy
you'll lave t'-go-with tn rest
into tn trenches-an' under tn
Fnd, Bnt-pot-me' Th:y said
o'd-go home. I'm Nouii;.:-.--... III
tell Billy-when git-there-
that you-died a-fghtln'-an' a-think-
in'-o'-her! An I1l-giye-her--th'
things-you sent.-her pieturo-an'
tn testament! You've-got-mine yet
Billy. give-'em-t'-ye. but-I'll-
not need-'om."
lie attempted To RISE but could not.
Some one held flask to his lips and
no drank
The procession meantime wendod
down the hill again.
The FIRST columns swept past where
Weak-F.ycd Jones was prone upon the
gTss:. some one stepped out TO hail
some passing vehicle. The mayors
carriage approached. ~ jolly Old
drunk. there" the occupants remark
ed. then bowled away up the street
and out OF hearing Another carriage
swept past without n heed. load OF
flower girls drew near The driver
was hcckoned TO halt. but his atten-
ton was centered upon his screaming.
laughing passengers.
The sun WIS now almost set.
Presently Weak-Eyod Jones feebly
raised himself upon his emaciated
elbows. peered with all the power he
could muster through his almost sight
less Obs In the direction OF the blood
red sun and moved his lips to speak:
"YCs-thcy're waitin'-fer me. Bill
l.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."
he said.
Later. when strange hands gathered
from the wayside all that was mortal
OF the dauntless soldier. a withered
spray Of honeysucklo slipped unheed-
ed from his neryeless grasp. In the
meantime the city had resumed the
noisy tenor OF its way. and Memorial
day aad its meaning had all bat be-
come forgotten.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-05-30
Cattle Ground Made Sacred.

Old soldiers on Memcria. day live
again in the memories OF the past.
The fierce battles and weary marcncs
arc looked back to vita pride. or
the sanguirary dag Gt Gettysburg On
eastern writer says:
Reader. when you visit the field OF
nc first days fight. and you walk
1ast the spot where Rcynolds fell.
and enter tlc woods where every
yrarled tree Is torn by shot and shen,
you will sec n line OF monuments
'rossing your patn. Pause when You
reach them stand for time by the
stone taat marks the center OK the
rwcnty-fourth Michigan Regiment
and recall the day OF tho hattie You
will then be standing rear the center
OF the Iron Brigade. On the right IL
tat Organization was the brigade o.
Roy Stone. and on the left that or
Gel. Chapman Biddlc. Walk the line
Of these brigades from right TO left
an. yes. you may walk the line ol tlc
whole First Corps-Grl yoa cannot
step without treading upon ground
every inch or which was saturated
and made sacred by the blood OK
heroes"
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-05-30

straight 10 the breeze as like clock
work that human phalanx moved 10
obey.
Was that the foe there. entrenched
at the base OF the hill. calmly waiting
with muskets primod and ready? Hut
never a man did he see falter On
ward they pressed, with music soaring
and flags ilying into the fray and into
the face OF death. Then. when the
first volley had been met and passed.
they were over the breastworks and
upon the foe. lie felt an absence ABOUT
him then. lie looked for Billy. Rilly
was gonel a bullet had carried him
down AT tho first onslaught. he con-
cludrd. Then he saw the men In the
trenches wayer for moment. club
their muskets for last feeble stand.
That was all: then they fed. The Fed
eral troops. forgetting their orders in
the enthusiasm OF the moment. were
as quickly over the ramparts and
after them-through woods. over logs.
past gulchos. and into tho face OF a
murderous muskctry from above!
Presently Weak Eyed reeled and
fell from the marching column. strik-
ing his head "a he T." 'irasping -
shade tree by the siae of the thor
oughfare he slowly raised himself 70
his knees. Had he. too. been struck
by flying bullet? lie put his hand
TO his head. Yes. there was blood!
anti the bridge Of nis nose was gone!
But he forgot the pain momeT tarily
as he heard the order: Charge the
crest OF the hill" pass from mouth 10
mouth as II came from Grant His
pulses leapt. Ills blood fairly bounded
nj the words. lie tried 10 rise and
obey. but he could neither see nor
walk.
"Hurrah fer th'-stars an'-stripes!
he shouted In the exultation OF the
moment. but the effort cost him throbs
OF pain.
A vehicle full OF be!ated celobra-
tlonists. hurrylng after the procession.
heard his shout "a drunken soldier"
they said Weak-Eyed thought an
ammunition wagon was hurrying To
the front.
His sight cleared little after the
first daze from his fall. In the dis
lance he saw clouds OF dust arising.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-05-30

20 move along. Shouts OF "Hurrah'"
Hurrah!' greeted his ears from every
side. Proudly he lifted his head and
threw his shoulders back with unc.
tious military dignity.
The ovation continued with Increas-
ed enthusiasm as they passed up the
street. Someone tried 10 retaliate
with a "Hurrah for the boys OF '6l!"
but the voice was lost in the lusty
tide OF cheering for THE bows OF '9S!"
Following the squad OF sod ers came
n bicycle brigade. men on horseback.
and. lastly. wagon loads OF Hover
girls dressed In white-wagons for
strong. healthy girls. while dgcrepii
old veterans must go afoot.
As the long line rounded a corner
and passed from the boulevard into an
east and west thoroughfare. Wax
Eyed Jones tottered. Bravely he pull
cd his remaining strength together
and ambled on. his faltering footsteps
unable TO beat time TO the rapid mu-
sic. Many OF his comrades. too. had
long since forgotten how to march.
And how few they numbered now
these veterans.
Mount Zion cemetery was a beauti-
full spot-lifted above woods and sky
just beyond where the lake nestled
quietly between two hillsides-the val
ley. with It's ribbon OF rivulet. W nd
ing verduro-laden NJ It's woody base.
the azure heavens outlining It's great
white gates. its marble monuments
It's Towering shrubbery. its trees OF
green. with rare eXactnCss beyond.
Weak-Eyed Jones raised his eyes TO
the hill yet In the distance. lie could
see but the outline OF the ha.lowed
spot rising against the lurid sky. HIS
spirit was awCd! The heavy march
was telling on bis weakened body. his
steps were getting more aud more IN
certain. a momontary dizziness came
over him.
"Hark'" Suddenly tho music OF the
tfes and drums floatrd 20 his ears with
n strangely familiar sound. Il took
him bac, TO the front again. back &c
the days OF '63l Once moro he was n
stAtAh uAAhAArf fAtRANNaf w a. AAins
And could this. then. be Thomas bril-
gadcy-and yonder-y onder hill-Mis-
sionary Ridge where. proudly drawn
In battle array. the Confederate
legions awaited them calmly with q
welcome OF lcaden death?
And whence al this rub-a-dub-dub.
rub-a-dub-dub. that fired the very
blood within the veins? All Foolish
question: Why ask when there was
Soffels. the drummer boy? Nobody
but Sofiols could drum like that, Sof-
fels was tho only one who could make
his drum talk" In accents 40 clear
and true-now gay, gay as the morn
Ing sunlight; now sad-sad as the
hour OF death as he turned the tide OF
battle into victory or defeat.
Take the ri9e-pIts at the base. then
halt and REFORM" Weak Eyed Jones
beard the order as clear as on the
day II fred the souls OF thousands OF
Union soldiers Co battle and 20 vic
tory. Tho march OF many feet was
heard: the CLINT of polished bayonets
seen. The stars and stripes stood
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-05-30

Old Wcak-Eyed Jones sat on one OF
tho bnckless benches In front OF tho
speakers stand.
The day the heated atmosphere had be-
come saturated with clouds OF choking
dust. which rolled into the city benin !
hundreds OF incoming farmers con-
ycyances. But Weak-Eycd Jones tooS
Il all with n generous degree OF hu-
millty and accomplishing. A young
couple at his elbow INDUCED so busily
in conversation he could not hear tho
voice OF the adjutant. yet he bore IL
silently. Even though his obscure
sight. years before made almost use
less by n rebel mimic ball. which car
ried away the bridge OF his nose and
grazed both eyes. was powerless ~
penetrate the dust-heavy distance be-
tween him and the speaker he was Sc
cretly happy.
His meditations were cut short by
sudden commotion at his elbow. Peo-
ple were hurrylng from their seats.
the program must be over. lie was
carried along with the rest. towards
the speakers stand. but he hadn't gons
far when he noticed some one trying
to speak. Above the nolss he JUS;
caught the last phrase: viii Close
with a selection by the young ladies'
quartette."
Then IL wasn't over yet! There wqs
20 be ono more number He tried 20
be seated. but buxom country woman
iostled hard against him. nearly send
ing h.m of his rheumatic legs.
Tie quaItette commenced TO SIM
but their voices were drowned In the
tumult OF confus on.
Presently a drum corps somewhere
out in the street struck up Marching
Through Goorgia"-the line com
mencod to form. Hurried along with
the throng. weak-Eyed Jones took mp
n marching position with others OF his
blue-coated comrades. The heat wag
still mere sitting here. as they stood
waiting for what seemed like hours.
Presently weak-Eysd began TO grow
faint The morning had found him
physically ind.sposed. but never yet
having missed meeting with his sol
a.cr comrades on the thirtieth OF Nav.
No d'dn't prorose 20 to-day. II might
be the last Unexpectedly Il would
but he'd &c an once,
The band up tie street struck "?
"The Star-Spsngled Banner"-he vas
conscious OF the column moving. tie
had stood stu 90 log his legs we're
almost a n and action made him stag
ger. hat With tho use of his cane 10
matntainca b. balance and managed
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-05-30
Lionor the Iivinn.

Persons OF middle axe who lat dim.
~ remember the closing days Of thr
awful struggle and the scores OF joy
that followed the return OF the sol
diers to their homes. participate In
the ceremonies OF the day with feel.
ings OF reverence. and the children
with almost n sense Of awe. Rcyeg.
entity and gratefully We remember be
services OF those who fought and SAT.
Tered for the union. We can but
3trew with fragrant flowers the gravos
If the dead: we should with fragrant
leeds remember the living Not lorg
IRE they To BE- with us. More graves
all for tribute each year. Let Us do
he living honor while We may.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-05-30
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK {?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Amos, everybody who reads the news
papers Is sure 10 know Of the wonderful
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-05-30

NfNah-Aaf VI ahssAo AiNbAf AaANih AAAAAA
self upon his elbows and pccrcd at the
blood-rea sun.
THE smoke OF the battle" he thought.
The music was still playing. clearer
and louder than ever. indicating the
enthusiasm OF battle. Someone ap-
preached his side.
only -scrape-comraic!" he said.
"Neyer-mind NELL bc--all right
soon. There's work-fCr you-up
there" lie Indicated the hill with n
wave OF his hand.
II tell you he's not drunk: he's
sick" The man at his side addressed
some one near at hand.
In Pity they tried TO raise him to
his feet. His legs would not support
him: he collapsed again at the foot
OF the tree.
4 roll OF drums foated across the
valley and into the old mans cars.
"Hark." he exclaimed. raising him
self with heroic effort. II hearth
sound o. vict'ry." Vollcys OF musket-
~ rang out on the air. Give ito
'em-boysl" he added.
Chances are against him." n voice
was heard To- remark nearby. "Hc mus.
be taken TO a physician"
"Aw! He's only had n drop too much
& drink. tell YOU" some one an
swercd.
weak-Eyed didn't hear; his whole
mind. his whole being was conferred T.
another direction Back OF Mt. IONS
crest the sun began % set. and. pres
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-05-30
Remember the Sailors.

A worthy custom OF Memorial day
,Nercises is the strowing OF flowers
N the waters in memory OF the sail.
ITS OF the civil war who persisted in
ne mighty conflict. And surely worthy
honor are the men who fought with
arragut End our other groat naval
,aders. I'm the exercises OF TIC day
they should never be- FORGOTTEN.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-05-30

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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-07-01

REPORTS say the engineer arrested at
Paris last week, was charged with "as-
sault with intent to kill with a deadly
weapon; to-wit, a railroad engine. :"
The law ought to prohibit the carrying
of railroad engines, and require officers
to search every suspicious character to
see if he has an engine concealed about
his person. The carrying of such things
is wrong.-Lancaster Record.