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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
Greatest American Festival.

In Memorial day the American people
have an observance of greater breadth
and scope and appealing to more varied
emotions than does that of any other
national festival. Washington's and Lin
coins and other birthdays commemorate
particular men, but this commentaries
all who have served the nation in the
crucial war test of its energy. Labor day
is emblematic of industrial achievement,
but Memorial day is emblematic of broad
er forms of achievement. The Fourth of
July exemplifes national pride, but Me-
mortal day conjoins joy and sorrow.
Christmas the American people share with
all other Christian nations, but Memorial
day is all their own. 1t is the great and
high American festival, and as such as
the years go by will it be increasingly re-
garded and observed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30

but the all-but-open roses here are most
suitable" and she kissed the dawning
beauty Of Sharon and the great double
white"
Gathering basket to the overlooking, of
the "all-but-open" treasures and sprin-
king of pansies and, taking wide, shallow
dish and some water, Miss Genie timed
her feet to an old southern melody of child
hood days-his and hers-and marched
slowly down the garden path.
The birds warbled little tender notes as
she passed, and the bees droned in lower
monotone as the lonely procession of one
made its way to the corner shielded by the
friendly syringa.
''Of course, he isn't here" she said in
tremulous tones, as she knelt to arrange
the Offering, "but he isn't there, either, )"
thinking of the cemetery where now the
people were assembling, $50 my flowers are
as appropriate in this place as-anywhere. !"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30

Abe, the celebrated war eagle, as their
mascot in the civil war Abe's public
career began in 1861. He had the true spirit
the poets sung of. Perched on his stick Abe
fearlessly watched the horrors of q severe
battles and as many skirmishes. When his
company was mustered out the eagle entered
civil life with the grace he had shown in
war. He was exhibited through the coun-
try at soldiers reunions, attended the san
itary fair at Chicago occupied a prominent
place at the Philadelphia centennial, and
was the means of raising funds for many a
good cause.
Abe gave the alarm of fire at the cap
tol, which broke out near his cage, and
when he was rescued it was found the smoke
had injured his lungs. He died March 26,
1881, and his body, handsomely mounted,
is an object of t curiosity in the War
museum at Madison, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
ALL But Open
Roses
Being the Story Of Happy
Decoration Day
By "MANDA l.. CROKER
7 SN'T Genie going, too?''

8 O IT SN'T Genie going, too?''
Winnie Egerton, Aunt Helen
ii guest, paused to glance back over
her pink shoulder knots at neat
figure in gray standing in the center of the
room, as she asked the question. Her host
ess pursed up her mouth mysteriously and
whispered go, MOI" looking straight at Miss
Egerton.
''Ah!" The half-suppressed exclamation
of the curious Winnie was met with SOL
emn shake of the head by Aunt Helen, and,
together, they went down the steps.
It was on the occasion of the first Decora-
ton day, and all Clear Brook was out patri-
otically in honor of the brave departed.
But Miss Genie, the shy little southern girl,
who lived with the Burnhams, shrank from
taking part in the exercises.
Miss Burlington had come north at the
close of the war to make her home with
Aunt Helen; and no one knew better than
she why the dark-eyed niece did not join
the fower-laden ranks in memory of the
nations dead.
Then, this northern auntie knew of some
thing else; a strengthening mound-that
is, strange for garden-hidden away in the
farthest corner behind the big syringa.
Yet it was there, fashioned by Miss
Genie's own hands, memorial to the brave
but mistaken lover who fell at Allatoona.
Although he had turned in misled duty
from the Stars and Stripes to the Palmetto,
he had been royalty loyal to her to the last;
for had he not staunched his wounds with
his coat of gray and kissed her picture as he
family said: "Good-by, little sweetheart;
it is all over with me now!"
And no one ever gave it a thought, either,
why the girl was SO partial to gray gowns
trimmed with blue, and blue gowns trimmed
with gray; that is, no one but Aunt Helen.
She had figured it out after the unerring
arithmetic of woman's heart, and under
stood.
Antony was wrong" Miss Genie was
wont to say, "but he was true as the heav-
ems to what he deemed duty, and to me-"
She always looked SO panied when she said
this, that one could almost see the shadow
Of carnage on her face
But she had put away the mistake" and,
in honor of once more united brotherhood
lnder the old flag and the memory of hand
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
Story of Old Abe,
Famous War Eagle

tn OR centuries the eagle has been the
Ia emblem of liberty, the inspiration of
IL poets and the terror of his feathered
friends. The king of birds has fur
nished the story-writer with countless Incl
dents, from aerial battles to child stealing.
One of Victor Hugo greatest poems begins:
81 aigle-c'est lie genie-Oiseau de la tenn
pete, qui de mont lie plus haut cherche lie
plus haut faite.' The. poet parallels the
struggles of genius with the battle Of the
eagle for existence. till both spread their
wings in the plenithde of power.
These are the fanciful ways of looking at
the bird of freedom, and it was doubtless
similar ideas that induced the boys of the
Eighth Wisconsin infantry to adopt Old
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
Youngest Soldier
in War HOnored
III HE war department recently added to

IN HE war department recently added to
its records the picture of the young
est union soldier in the war of the re-
bellion, Little Johnny Glenn, now
Lieut.. Col. John L. Clement, of the quarter
master generals department, and stationed
at Fort Sam Houston, Tex, is the individ-
ual thus honored.
Glenn was born in Newark, o., August Is,
1851; when less than nine years old he ran
away from home and became drummer
boy in the army. He enlisted in the Twenty
fourth Ohio volunteers, but finding an uncle
in the same regiment, he went to the Twen-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
The Victories Offence.

All glory to the old boys in blue, who
fought in the cause Of freedom! All glory
to the younger boys in blue who took up
arms against Spanish tyranny and misrule!
Let Decoration day be fttingly celebrated
and with flowers bespread the graves of
those who have joined the mightier hosts.
But let us learn from the day the lessons of
peace, knowing full well that her victories
are more profound than wars, for they make
for the kingdom of Heaven on the earth and
the universal brotherhood of man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
This Eagle Killed
at Gettysburg
Hn HIS fine specimen of the American

1n HIS fine specimen of the American
eagle was shot and killed on part of
IL the famous battlefield of Gettysburg
on February %, 1887, hence the in
scription that is tied to his feet: 81 Also
Was Shot at Gettysburg" The eagle, or
rather his stuffed figure, occupies position
Of prominence in the picture framing store
of G. V. Ashdown, on Ontario street, Cleve-
land. Mr.. Ashdown has owned the eagle
for the last ten years and has refused offers
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
A Great Day for Children.

Decoration day is an object lesson in pa
triotism to the children. How eagerly they
take part in the exercises; with what en-
thusiasm rises the shrilf, childish voice in
recitation or chorus! Nor will they forget
the lesson thus inculcated. In the days
to come, should the flag once more need de-
tenders, they will gladly come from the
ranks which to-day are learning that he
who dies for his country lives forever in the
hearts of his fellow countrymen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30
The Nations Unknown Dead.

In 70 separate and distinct national
cemeteries the bodies of nearly 100000
soldiers who died during the civil war are
inferred Some of the cemeteries contain
each a silent army of over 10000 soldiers,
in serried ranks, nearly half of which is
inscribed Unknown"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30

of large sums of money for it. The eagle
measures seven feet from tip to tip of the
wings. The bronze figures of eagles on the
Soldiers and Sailors monument on the pub
lie square were modelled from it. During
the national encampment of the Grand
Army at Cleveland the eagle was exhibited
in a show window, where it was continually
surrounded by ever-changing groups of ad-
m irinU veterans
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30

The number of soldiers on duty in the
federal army during the civil war is given
as follows July l, 1861, lS3,58S; January
i, 1862, 27,204; January l, 1868, 69S,SO2;
January /, 1864, Gill; $50; January l, 1865,
62O.924; May l, 1865, 797,S07.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-05-30

guest, paused to glance back over
her pink shoulder knots at neat
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-20
He DOES THE TOWN
AND GETS AWAY
The ErStWhile FiShman in Patton
& Rogers Meat Market Is a
Fugitive from Justice.

Some time ago a man came to the
city who gave his name as William
Westerfield and announced his inten-
ton of going into the fish business pro-
viding he could find suitable location.
He succeeded in obtaining stand in
the meat market OF Patton * Rogers, on
the avenue, and was soon operating a
business dealing in fish, crabs, oysters,
etc. Westerfield claimed to be a pro-
fessiona. base ball player and hung
around the players great deal OF the
time talking base ball. He was one of
the boys and apparently good fellow,
was good looking, a neat dresser and
would not leave the impression of an
unprincipled man. "Things are not
always what they SEEM" On Satur-
day night, May 9th, Mr. Westerfield
borrowed the dress suit case of Val
Candy and boarding the train later,
jumped the town. He has not been
seen or heard of since that night and
developments after his sudden de-
parture have brought out facts proving
that he has obtained goods under
false pretenses and borrowed money
from his friends amounting to several
hundred dollars.
Sheriff Grant was made acquainted
with the facts on the 18th inst, and at
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-20
Coroner Reliker 10 Leave

Coroner Heliker has announced his in
tention OF leaving Yakima on or about
the 2Sth Of this month for Carbonate,
Wash, where he has accepted the posi-
ton of mining physician and surgeon for
the mining companies of that city. DR..
Heliker was formerly physician at Car
bonado, serving in the me capacity
that he now leaves North Yakima to re-
accept His family will follow shortly
after the doctors departure.
The HERALD notes with regret the fact
of DR.. Heliker's intended departure, and
the friends of himself and family will
lose good neighbor and citizen.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-20

tire nine innings to no avail. Yakima
had the game won up to the seventh in
ming, but after that it was decidedly
one sided affair.
The day was a disagreeable one, the
wind blowing a perfect hurricane all
afternoon. 1t was with difficulty that
the tielders held their equilibrium on the
diamond. Only one fly was caught out
in the field by the home boys so fierce
was the wind. Klinkhammer did
not let himself out. The score at the
end of the ninth stood IS to 9 in favor Of
Ellensburg.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-20

once began to probe into the career of
Mr. Westertied. The sheriff found
out few things, among others that he
has also gone by the name, at different
times, OF VIM. Gordon and Austin
The man is unquestionably a smooth
article and his apprehension is very
much desired bv the authorities.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-20
Memorial Services.

The memorial services of the G. A. R.
will be held Sunday morning, May "a,
80 O'Clock, at the Armory hall.
Rev. j. ]. Tickner will deliver the SER
mon. All are cordially invited to at
tend
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-20
Yakima was Defeated.

The Yakima ball players were defeated
in a ragged game OF baseball at Ellens-
burg last Sunday afternoon. There was
very good crowd of rooters who accom-
panied the team on the occasion and who
pulled hard for the boys during the en-
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-20
VISITORS Day.

Tuesday was open day for the Wo-
mans Club OF this city. A large num-
Der of visitors were present at the ses-
sion, a fine program was rendered, a
dainty lunch was served and very en-
ioyable afternoon is reported.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-20
Rooster Cooper.

Married, at the Baptist parsonage Oh
Sunday afternoon, May IL, Henry G.
Rooster to Miss Bessie Cooper. The
young couple will reside in Pasco, where
Mr.. Rooster is engaged in business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
MONTGOMERY POSTOFFICE
 SHOWS INCREASED BUSINESS

The receipts of the Montgomery Post office for the three months ending March a, were 16.s per cent greater than for the same period last gear. The exact figures are S22.1S.IS. against s19,045.bo, an increase of $3,142.2.
 During the same three months there were 542 moro registered letters than in the same period of 1902, an increase of B0.s per cent. The exact figures were 2302 registered letters in the three months Of 1903 as compared with 1.760 registered letters for the same period in 1902.
 The quarterly report of the Postoflce for the first quarter of 1903 was complet- ed yesterday by Postmaster c. W. Buckley.
 The comparative statement compiled by the Postmaster is interesting, as 1t shows an increase in nearly every de- partnent.
 The number of money orders issued in 1902 was 6,l01, as compared with 6,26s in 1908. an increase of 1,167 orders this year, or an increase percentage of 22.9. The total amount represented by the orders In 1902 was $37, 1.o9, as compared with H0 034S.S0 in 1903, an increase of g. 6S.n n for this year, or an increase percentage of o.7. The amount of fees for these orders in 1902 was s3O6.53. as compared with s343.N in 1903, an increase this year of s36.74, or an increase percentage of u.s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

The number of international money or ders issued by the Postoffice in 1902 wal 8, as compared with 75 issued in 1903, . decrease of eight or a decrease percent age of .09. The amounts represented by these international orders was N ,0es ( in 1902, against q, ,155.7 B in 1903. an in. crease this year of $67.30, or an increase percentage of 6.2. The fees for these orders in 1902 was $12.61 against $A.60 in 1903 or an increased percentage of l5.7.
 The number of money orders paid by the Postoff1ce in 1902 was 9.9A, against l0,9S4 in 1903, an increase of 1,030, or an increased percentage of 10.S.
 The amount of orders paid in 1902 was $1o2 aso .35. against $ss, ,ses. 72 in 1908, de. crease of $2,ss3.6a, or 8 decreased per. centage of 0e2-
 The amount of remittances to New York in 1909 was $S6, ,961, against s112,s in 1903, an increase of $25,s55, or an in. creased percentage of S29.7.
 The amount of remittances received from other offices as depository in 1s0. was s150. 748.91. as compared with $167, s3s. .7S in 1903, or an increased percentage
 The gross amount of cash handled by the Montgomery Postofice during the three months of 1902 was $379, 200. .92 against $422, ,004. S5 in 1903, an increase of s42: sos. .9s. or an increased percentage of u.3.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

were only IS responses. and some of these eighteen were of doubtful character. Here, then, was presumptive evidence
 that the ears of the normal killidsh were
 egrbance set up by the vibrating bass viol string. and this evidence was made certain by 100 similar tests performed on the fishes whose ears were normal, but whose skins had been treated to make them insensitive. This special operation. moreover, was more severe upon the or ganixation of the Ashes than the preced- Ing one, and the fact that they still re- acted under the influence of the instru- ment almost exactly like the normal fish of the possibility that the treatment of the earless fish had had any bearing on their behavior.
 There still remained one question whether the vibrations of the bass viol string had reached the fishes as an ac- tual sound or . slight wave motion start ed in the water of the aquarium by the actual oscillation of the sounding board. the vibration of the bass viol string had revealed that the whole aquarium yfbrat- ed slightly at the same time and that the sound vibrations were communicated to the water. It followed naturally that of the water surrounding 1t even without hearing the sound of the string. An cleo trfc tuning fork. vibrating some 12o times second, was therefore substituted TOT the string as a sound producer. the fork being so arranged that the sound could be delivered through the sounding board and into the water at the aquarium with out communicating any noticeable jar or disturbance to the aquarium itselfa un- der these conditions 1t was foundvthat the earless fishes never paid the slightest attention to the sound of the tuning fork: while those with ears invariably noticed it. The eighteen times out of hundred fin which tho earless killifish heard and responded to the sound of the viol string
 were therefore due probably to the move msnts which the vibrations of the viol string had produced in the aquarium it. self and not to any actual hearing on their part.
 Tried on a dogfish. however. the same series failed to produce the least evidence of hearing and the results of Professor Parker,s experiments therefore partly u.bstantiate as we'll as refute the work Of Professors Krcidl and Lee--his own com elusion being that there are some nsnes in which hearing may be totally unde- vcloped and others in which the sense Of hearing, however rudimentary. Is actual Iv d definite fact to be reckoned with,
 whether by fisherman or by scientist.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Sierra Preparing to Flee.

Panama, April S.-A dispatch from Honduras announces that General Sierra abandoned Nacaome yesterday, and it is believed that he will flee to Salvador The town of Coray also has been cap tured by the forces of General Bonilla. and only the Hondurean capital, Tegu- cigalpa, now remains in the power of President Arias.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
6. Y. B0CACkI,

He said that there had been . great change of opinion regarding the educa- ton of the negro race since 1sS3.
 The church seating capacity was taxed last night and enthusiasm was manifest ed
 The Association Will meet again at o'clock this morning at 2:s0 o'Slock ,hss afternoon and at I:30 o'clock tonight.
 Booker Washington Is expected 10 ar rive today.
 The meeting tonight will be addressed by Hon. l. W. Hill. State Superintendent of Education.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
] Passing ThronS

T%S- sS~v<0 General John 8. Mosoy. the famous Confed- crate cavalry officer, is distinguished visf- tor to Montgomery. While in the city General Mosby Is the guest of Mir and Mrs. K. p' Browder, 5O6 Dexter Avenue. General Mos bv Ia m excellent health apparently. with many years of activity before him. He was one of the picturesque and daring leaders or the Confederacqy The independent com ncand of cavaHymen led by General Moeby achieved a fame second to noTe in the great struggle In daring, in rapidity of actions tn deeds accomplished 'sMosby's Men" have but few equals in history. No true history of the war has failed to pay tribute to their gailantry and activity. Confederate soldiers throughout Alabama will rejoice to know that his years sit lightly upon their famous comrade in arms. General Mosby is the agent of the Interior Department looking after timber lands of the United States. and may remain in Montgomery several days. General Robert ober of Baltimore spent yes- terday in Montgomery. General Ober Is one of the wealthiest men of Maryland and has been for many years a Democratic leader of that State. He is a warm personal friend of Senator German and naturally looks to see the distinguished Maryiander the Democratic nominee for President. General Ober owns the street railway system at Tuscaloosa and will leave this morning for that city. He
 
 Mir and Mrs. H. H. Foy of Eufauia spent last night in the city en route to Eufauia from Birmingham. where they were married yesterday Their marriage took place yester- day at the home of the bride fin Birming- ham. Mir. Foy is a prominent young business man of Eufaula- Mrs. Foy was Miss Mary Lou Ware, Q beautiful and accomplished young woman of Birmingham. Hon. ". C. Fitts of Mobile, formerly Attorney General of Alabama. was in the city yester- day on a business trip He returned to Mo bile last night.
 pr. M s. Davie and Mir. s. c. Oliver promi- nent citizens of Dothan. are registered at the New Mabson.
 Mir. Griffin Tatum. Jr., left yesterday for sa- vannah. Ga. to be gone several weeks on business.
 Mir. Nj. L. Finch of London. England. Is in tho city. He is registered at the Windsor. Mir. James S. Pinckard and Mir. Charles S. links left last evening for New York. Messrs w R. Nelson and R. T. Hardaway of Selma are in the city. MT. J. P. Mcdonald of Florence was in the city yesterday.
 Mir. B. F. Bibb of Selma spent yesterday fin Montgomery.
 Mir. B. c. Farmer of Dothan was in. town yesterday
 --------------
 The pull of the railway engines in use Is from qfXtaAn tn thirty tons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Newspapers are A9,tated.

Paris, April S.-The Dreyfus affair con- tinues fierceiy to agitate the newspapers but there is no indication that the Gov ernment will further pursue the matter owing to the Chambers adverse vote. The War Office today gave out a denial of the published report that War Min ister Andre had actually begun the for nation of an investigating committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Death of J. B. Athertoza,

Ho lolulu, April S.-J. B. Atherton, 66 years old, rich and influential man, died last night after an extended illness. MT. Atherton was largely interested in the development of the sugar industry and in the management of several corpora uons and business enterprises. He came to Honolulu from Boston in 1858.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Railroad May Loose Charter.

Austin, Texas, April S.-The Railroad Commission today issued an order for 6 hearing April IA to take up and consider the proposition to forfeit the charter oi the San Antonio and Arkansas Past Railroad Company because of an alleged issuance of bonds to the amount of N. 900 without such bonds having beef approved by the commission. 1t is alst alleged that the Southern Pacific Rail road Company owns controlling interes an the road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

and the drunkard need never know why he quit drinking intoxicating liquors.
 Miss Mary Roberts says the terrible evil of drunkenness las at last found a conqueror in Golden Specific. She saved her brother from ruin and her words burn with a new hope to every woman who would rescue a son. brother or hus- band from the scourge of drunkenness.
 It Is a physical impossibility for any one to drink intoxicating liquors and take this medicine.
 If anyone desires to try this marvellous remedy. pr. J. w. Haines. 74s Glenn Building, Cincinnati, Ohio, will gladly send free trial package that they may see how easily it is to be used and how positive is its effect.