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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11
Got Their christmas pinner

When Christmas day came in 1861,
said DR.. A w. Gray, "our regiment
the Fifty-frst Illinois, was at Pedu
cah- There was no Christmas dinner
in sight There was no prospect OF
any, and the boys used to that sort
of thing were very blue. At that stage
of the war Uncle Sam was over-par-
ticular as to the property of the peo-
pie in the vicinity of camps. Strict
guard was kept over camp as we'll as
over the houses and hen roosts in
the vicinity If we could get out OF
camp into the town or into the coun-
try we felt confident that we would
have chickens, if not turkeys, for
Christmas dinner, but between US and
the chickens was a line of guards,
and not one of us had the counter
sign.
With the countersign the way was
open to a Christmas dinner, and as
chairman of the committee of ways
and means 1 suggested a plan to get
it, l got hold of an old cavalry sword
the night before Christmas, and, ad-
justing the belt so that the sword
made a good deal of noise when ]
stepped, 1 formed a dozen or more OF
the boys as we usually formed pa
troll guard, and when we heard the
real patrol coming 1 stepped out in
the thick darkness and shouted
Halt" The officer in charge of the
patrol answered my challenge in the
usual way, saying that he was friend
with the countersign- He was direct
ed to come forward and give the coun-
tersign, which he did. l could not see
his men, and he could not see mine,
but he supposed naturally that l was
on patrol duty. The outcome was
that, with the counterSign, we went
through the guard line, found a good
ly number of chickens, and had a good
Christmas dinner."-Chicago Inter
n
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11
Maine Troops at Gettysburg.

On the opening day of the Maine
Grand Army of the Republic Encamp-
ment in Bangor, Commander Edward
=. Milliken made a reminiscent adj
dress in the course of which he said:
Perhaps the battle of Gettysburg
furnished as great examples of heroic
bravery and daring as any during the
whole war.
There were fifteen Maine organi-
cations that participated in this
great battle. The first day on Semi
nary Ridge Halls Second Battery
and Col. Tilden's Sixteenth Infantry
did terrible execution, fighting like
demons. The Sixteenth lost nearly
all its men in killed, wounded and
prisoners.
Down in the Peach Orchard we
find Col. Lakeman with the Third
Maine; at the DEVILS Den, Col. Walk
er with the Fourth Maine At both
these places the fighting was fierce
and heavy
ION the Wheat Field, was Lieut.
Col. Merrill with the Seventeenth.
This regiment. with its wings uncov-
cred, and with no support, held a
whole rebel horde at bay for time
until reinforcements came Now go
over 10 the SiuDlp III 1I0cS anu alOuS
the stone wall to the Bloody Angle
and you find Col Heath with the
Nineteenth This regiment was on
this line all the second and third
days fight, did bloody work, and
helped to repulse Pickett's charge.
Now we drop over to Little Round
Top, on the extreme left of our line
Of battle, and here we find Col
Joshua L. Cham berlain with the
Twentieth This regiment was charg-
ed by four times its number of rebels;
charge upon charge was made, and
the old Twentieth was as firm as the
rocks on which they stood, and fin
ally drove the rebels back Also on
Little Round Top was Capt Mcclure
with Company d. sharpshooters, who
did excellent service On a knoll at
the foot of Culp's Hill we find Capt.
Stevens with the Fifth Battery.
.On our extreme right was Col
Smith with the First Cavalry, and
aear the Peach Orchard Lieut. Dow
with the Sixth Battery: Col Edwards
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11
WHAT THE EASTER
RABBIT BROUGHT
BY MARIE BoTHILDA

There was once a small maiden, an
orphan, who lived with her grand
parents in a country where the win
tiers were long and cold and the snow
deep during many months.
Although only six years of age, and
as happy as innocence could possibly
be, she sometimes sighed for the COM
partnership of some one as young as
herself. Her grandparents were, of
course, very loving and kind Indeed.
it was impossible for them to be 9TH
erwise toward a sweet little girl,
whose cheeks were like blushing snow
apples, and whose eyes reflected the
deep blue of the clear sunny sky.
What. bring culver to that rosebud
mouth, where shone two rows of
pearls, or bring low in sorrow that
curly blonde headI 1t was unthink-
able.
Grandmamma would often hold the
child close to her heart and Groom old
fashioned lullabies into her ears, or
else tell her about the wood spr1tes
and fairies Grandpapa was accus-
toned to take her sheil-like ears in
his great rough hands, and, holding
her face close to his, whisper:
BE not cast down, sweet Lola
Thy heart is young and ours is old.
Gran'ther and l know what thou
wouldst have. But wait and we shall
see."
One Easter eve he said to her:
"Thou'st been good child, Lola, and
the moon hare will surely bring thee
great joy, mayhap a companion. Look
well, then, on the morrow when the
sun shall dance, and find the gifts of
the Easter hare"
The child would fain have danced
with joy at thought of receiving a
companion from the good rabbit; as
it was she sang blithely about the
house until gran'ther tucked her in
her bed to sleep until the morning
sun of Easter should dance in at the
window.
Now in the country where Lola
lIved the Easter hare was as import
ant to the young people as the Christ
mas ST. Nicholas. IF we are good
and dutiful,'' they said, 1.-The white
hare will come when we are asleep
and hide beautiful colored eggs for us
to find Sometimes he left a babe,
after the manner of storks in other
countries.
1t has always been believed that the
day on account of the moon, that orb
fixing the Sunday when Easter is to
be observed-that is, Easter day is
the Sunday on or nearest the March
moon, the day when Spring opens or
begins. In ancient times the hare was
the symbol of the moon, for the fol-
lowing reasons, among many others:
The hare is a nocturnal animal,
coming out at night to feed; the fe-
male carries her young month,
which represents the lunar cycle.
Again, the hares are born with their
eyes wide open, a fact which caused
the Egyptians to give the hares the
name of ''un," which means open. to
open, the opener The moon being
considered the open-eyed watcher of
the skies at night, and the hare an
open-eyed animal of nocturnal hahks.
the hare and the moon were connect
ed with Easter. Moreover, the hare
was associated with the opening OF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11

the new year at Easter, as well as
with the beginning OF new life in
youth and maiden. 1nis was also the
significance attached to eggs, which
were symbolical of the identification
OF nature-the springiug forth of life
in the spring. resurrection The old
legends still hold good, and hence we
see eggs and rabbits in every shop
window about Easter time.
Lola was Wen acquainted with all
the folk lore concerning Easter, and
she believed implicitly in the power of
the white moon hare tc bring her any
gift she might desire. So when the
rays of the bright sun danced in
through her windey, she bounded out
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11
EASTER BELLS

Through what supernal gates of glory
watch the coming of the day. The
Can only crown with glory beauty won
Through ages upon ages. and endoW
A majesty that bids the spirit bow.
AS though it all miracles outdone,
The speechless revelation but begun
That doth to this brief hour such feast
mine,
Canst thou not see a grander vision
shine?
For If to scenes like these. by way I'M
known,
Thou earnest hither. ana dost claim
thine own,
Canst thou not trust always to find thy
place
And cen IN death no desolation tracer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11

John T. Mason, "A years old, vet
cram of the civil war, was heard dur
ingthe night singing While We Were
Marching Through Georgia" Next
morning he was found lifeless in his
bed. his eyes wide Open A physician
who was called stated that the old
man must have died about the time
the song was heard by the others in
the house-Chicago Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11

In Russia the Easter egg is of more
Importance than it is in any other
country Nobody starts out on Eas-
ter Sunday without a quantity of
eggs After the morning church SER
vice is over the priests and people
click eggs together as a sign OF kind
ly feeling No Russian woman, no
matter how high her birth. can refuse
to kiss the most humble serf. If he
first presents her with an egg.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-11
The Proposed Lee Statue.

Grand Army men throughout the
country seem to be opposed to paying
honors to Lee. The movement against
this started in Washington some
weeks ago, and it is becoming general
Grand Army posts of New York city
and of Scranton, Pa, have adopted
resolutions -condemning the erection
of statues. Massachusetts, posts have
taken no formal action yet, but it is
generally understood that they will
discountenance the movement at the
next encampment.
Only a few years ago it was pro-
posed to erect a statue on the battle
field at Gettysburg in honor of Lee.
but as those having the matter in
charge insisted on an inscription
which praised the patriotism of the
Confederate leader. the Gettysburg
association would not allow the statue
to be placed on the grounds
Aged Veteran Passes Away.
Comrade Robert Thompson, said
to be the oldest Grand Army man in
the state of Illinois, died recently at
ST. Joseph's home, Peoria, ILL.,, at the
advanced age of 102 years. Comrade
Thompson was born in Ireland and
came to this country when a lad He
enlisted in 1862 in Company X, Sew
enty-seventh Illinois Volunteers, and
served throughout the war. He had
lived for a number of years near Oak
Hill, but spent the last two years
of his life at ST JOseph's Home,
where the funeral services were held
The surviving members of the Sew
enty-seventh Illinois attended the
funeral In . body to pay the last
tribute of respect to the oldest Grand
Army man in the state
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19
Generous Utah Women.

A woman doctor went to Utah to
practice. She was a pleasant lady, as
we'll as skillful. and her patients were
very fond of her. How l WISH" said
one of them, that could convert you
to our religion! If you would only
marry my husband and come and live
with us"
The doctor fed in horror to another
friend to whom she told the story.
Her self-respect began to revive and
she felt comforted. seeing how the eyes
of her listener blazed.
II don't wonder you feel as you do"
replied the friend, Indignantly. 1.-The
idea! Why, that Mr.. - is perfectly
hOrrid What you want to do is marry
my husband and come and live with
s."-Plattsburgh On. " Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19
CASES GOES OVER A WEEK
Grand Rapids Will Have to Wait Awhile
for More Doodle Dis
closures.

Grand Rapids. Mich, Dec. 10. -
Twenty cases growing out OF the Lake
Michigan water deal scandal We're on
call in the superior court on the OPEN
ing of the December term. The re-
spondents, with their attorneys. crowd
ed the space inside the railing. Prose
cutor Brown announced to the court
that the infOrmatiOns had not Eeen
prepared for all Of the cases and that
an agreement had been reached with
the various respondents attorneys
whereby all cases should SO over for
week, when definite arrangements
for trial will be made. Judge Newn-
ham accordingly made an order con-
tinuing the cases until Dec 81.
Liant X. Salisbury, whose confession
is responsible for the arrests for COM
plicity in the water scandal, was called
for sentence for accepting a bride.
The supreme court affirmed Salisbury
conviction on this charge. Assistant
Prosecutor Ward asked that sentence
be deferred until the first day of the
next term of court because Of the
necessity of keeping Salisbury in the
city to act as a witness in the new
cases. A formal order was made in
accordance with this request. In pO-
lice court AlG 1T an Malachi I inney
waived exam =, n anf VS. bound
over to the - Il m Of the SUI
perior court for I. Il o, is being fixed
at $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19

Washins,on, &c. 15.-TEe senate
spent the day on the Cuban bill, most
of the time being occupied by Bailey
of Texas in an elaborate argument
against the constitutionality of the pro-
ceeding. Bailey also opposed the bill
as a matter Of general policy Brief
speeches were made by Teller, DeDew
and Lodge. An executive session was
held.
The house was in session for a little
more than four hours. The pension ap-
preparation bill was before the house,
but the isthmian canal and the republic
Of Panama, the tariff, tobacco interests
and questions affecting labor were de
b2ted
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19
THE MARKETS
Chicago Grain.

Chicago Grain.
Chicago, Dec. IA.
Following were the quotations on the
Chicago Board of Trade today:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19
Schilling Seems a Past Master.

Berlin, Dec. ia thousand specifi-
cations of cruelty are laid against Lieu
tenant Schilling, of the Ninety eighth
regiment OF infantry, whose trial has
begun at Metz. The military admins
tration. in view of the avidity with
which Incorporation newspapers report
details of the mistreatment of private
soldiers, has ordered that the hearing
be private.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19

Hogs-Estimated receipts FOR the DAY
10 GOO Sales ranged at $40OQ54o for
nigs 81 8O0465 for light. $4.30Q4.4? for
ro11eh packing, $4.30@4.0 for mixed,
and $4,000 $4.7O for heavy packing and
Shipping lots, with the bluk of the sales
al 81 5064 S. for air to good averages:
Cattle-Estinrated receipts, for the
day 25. 900. Quotations ranged at $5S0@
ais for choice to extra steers, $46uQ
90 for good to choice do, $4.30Q4.7O or
ia i~ to GOOD do, $4,000 80 for COMPTON,
to fedium do, $390@5.5O fed western
steers. $2OO@420 stockers and feeders
81 2564. 80 cows, $2.50@4.5Q heifers, S2.2a
G425 bulls and oxen, $3.50@4,25 st~gs,
g 0064 40 Texas steers, and $4.O0Q6.75
veal calves.
East b ufftilo Live Stock.
East Buffalo, N. Y,
East Buffalo. N. Y, Dec. IA.
Dunning & Stevens, Live Stock Com
mission Merchants, East Buffalo, n. Y,
quote as follows: Cattle--Receipts. 2SG
cars. steady. Hogs-Receipts, 125 cars,
strong: workers, mixed and neavy, $4.95
az 90: pigs. $50. Sheep and Lambs
Receipts 80 cars, active, higher; best
lambs $6.2O@6.25; fair to good, $4,000
6-15: cuils and common. $4.5O@55O;
mixed sheep, $3S5@4O0; fair to good, $3.50
M375: culls and bucks, $2.00@300; Weth-
ers and yearlings, $400@4.75; ewes. $50
03.75. Calves-Steady; best, $7.25Q7.5O
fair to good, $5.5OQ6.1o
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19
THE WEATHER

Following is the official weather fore
east up to o'clock tonight:
Illinois and Indiana-Falr; no decldeo
change in temperature variable winds.
Lower Michigan-Generally fair; fresh
westerly winds.
Wisconsin-Generally fair; westerlys
winds, becoming variable.
Iowa Fair; slightly warmer; westerly
winds, becoming variable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19

st. Louis, Dec. 15.-Slippery rails
caused a collision between Olive street
and Grand avenue cars. Ten persons
were injured. Those most seriously
hurt are: William Taylor, motorman,
face and arms cut; William Shannon,
conductor, bruised; Bert Burke, right
leg and hip bruised; Peter Gallagher,
left arm dislocated; John Efhe, inter
nally injured.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19
Bank Resumes Operations.

Pittsburg, Dec. 15.-The Federal Ma
tional bank, after two months sus-
pension has resumed business under
very suspicious circumstances. Be-
fore the doors opened a number of peo-
pie was waiting to enter and the first
man at the window deposited $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19
Dropped Dead in Court.

Chicago, Dec. 15.-John c. Fisher,
a grocer IS years old, dropped dead
when his name was called in court.
He was called to testify as prosecut-
ing witness in a bogus check case.
Death is said to have been caused by
heart failure due to over excitement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19

1t warns the heart like sunshine,
cheers the heart like ancient wine,
gives hope for the future, blots out the
past That's what Rocky Mountain
Tea does. 35 cents at Benefits Phar-
macy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-19

Makes assimilation perfect, healthy
blood, firm muscles, strong nerves.
Quickens the brain, makes and keeps
you we'll. Great medicine, Rocky
Mountain Tea. At Benefits Phar-
macy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
Amusements.

The theatre-going people of Leon and
vicinity will have the opportunity to
witness a rare treat in the theatre line.
Mr.. Van Werden has secured for Thurs
day, December II, at the Van Werden
opera house, Dubinsky Bros $4,000
production of "The Two Orphans"
play that deals with the semblance of
things that are the reflection of reality.
"The Two Orphans" is a mirror which
shows both the mirth and the might of
human life, the folly and fury of the
soul, the conflict and conquest of human
passion. Its laughter as we'll as it's
tears may be artificial, but both are
nevertheless of service in inducing man
to see himself as perhaps never before
did he think himself to be. The play
will be staged with magnificent scenery
and all accessories, stamping it one of
the most complete and elaborate pro-
duction ever seen here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17

On Thursday Dec. II, The Two Or
phans will be presented at the opera
house by a large and capable company,
under the personal direction of the
Dubinsky Bros. The mere mention of
these gentlemen's mes, known
throughout the theatrical world as sue
cessful theatrical promoters insures to
the people more than satisfactory
production. They have invested over
ten thousand dollars in the organization
and the scenic equipments and COSTUME
ing has been pronounced by the east
ern press to be unexcelled by any com
pany now touring the country, one set
ting alone in the second act represent
ing the expenditure of two thousand
dollars. Neither expense or time has
been spared to make this the most
beautiful of all emotional dramas, a
magnificent production in every detail.
The play itself Astounding in thrilling
climaxes, comical situations, and scenes
of intense heart interest will live for
ever in the hearts of all lovers of the
drama, and to see it well presented is
only to excite in the spectator a desire
to see it reproduced.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
Southeastern Kansas.

Alfalfa, bluegrass, timothy and clover
farms in the land Of big corn and fine
wheat.
240 acres, fine two story house, 6
large rooms, closets, pantry, porches,
hall upstairs and down, good cellar and
out-houses, fine barn 40x60, stalls for 1S
horses, bins, cribs, etc. 1870 acres of
tame grasses, Is acres Of Wheat, one
alfalfa field cut four crops this year,
average 2 tons to crop. This farm is
rare snap at $40 per acre.
This farm and others all in the oil and
gas belt, telephone and free mail deliv-
cry almost everywhere, good towns,
railroads, schools and churches near at
hand. Write or come and see us.
HILL & DoNAHUE,
15-4t LaFontaine, Kas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
N. w. A. New Officers.

At the annual election of the Leon
Camp No. 1746, M. w. A. held Monday
evening, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
V.C.-F. G. Mullinnix.
A.-Geo. l.. jackson.
Clerk-D. E. Morgan.
Banker Horace Farquhar.
Escort u. G.. Benefiel
Physician-D A. Brown
Watchman-A. Mccartney.
Sentry. N. Beard.
Trustee-D. 4. Avery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17

Our young friend q. o. Moore, son Of
]. W. Moore, Of Crown, went to St.
Louis last week to take a position as
stenographer in a government office at a
salary of $500 to commence with. Mr..
Moore has been working for Woods
Bros. at Des Moines for some time, and
took the civil service examination,
getting very high marking and his APP
pointment came in a short time. His
many friends here will be pleased to
see him advance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
New Officers Of o. o. r.

Leon Lodge No. "a, l. 90. r. has
elected the following new officers for
1904:
P. G.-Lewis B. Jackson.
N. G.-Melvin Darnell.
V. G.-Ira Ryan.
Rec. Sec.-Wiley Sell.
Per. Sec.-J. ]. Evans.
Treas.-W. w. Craig.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
Xmas Photo Talk.
for them and you get the best

A beautiful % piece breakfast set is
going to be given away to some of our
customers. You are invited to call at
our store, see the set and learn how it
will be given away. And don't forget
that we are headquarters for every
thing in the grocery line, fresh and
first-class every time.
FULTON & MANNING,
The North Side Grocers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
IOILlON " IslANNINU,
The North Side Grocers.

The season of public sales is now on
and THE REPORTER makes speciality of
printing sale bills. We print bills on
paper, MANILA cards or cloth, just as
you desire. and always get out an at
tractive bill which assists in drawing a
crowd to your sale. We also give free
motto of the sale in THE REPORTER which
places it in nearly every home in De-
catur county. Bring in your sale bills
and we will do the rest. 6-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
Teachers Examination.

Examination for teachers certificates
will be held at the county superintend-
ent's Office Friday and Saturday, Dec.
20 and 28. Teachers can take all the
work necessary for the reissuing of a
certificate on Saturday, Dec. 26. Pros
pective teachers should attend both
days of the examination.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
At Hl1rst's
ChiIdfen'S Goats
At Cut Prices

Child's Long Coat of Navy Blue
Melton, double collar and cuffs,
trimmed with white braid. Re-
duced from $3.50 to $1.S5.
Sizes s, 10, ID and IA years.
Child's Long Coat, heavy cloak
ing in three colors, red, blue
and light Castor. Hastily trim
med with braid and velvet.
Sizes 6 to 10. Was $500, re-
duced to $2.35. Is big bar
gain.
Child's Long Coat of red lib
ilene, trimmed with fancy braid
and satin bands, very stylish
garment, and was cheap at
$3.50 We've reduced it to
$3.50. Only four of them.
Sizes 6, 8, 10 and 10.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
County Superintendent

Most of the things that seem to good
to be true are not.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17

The last will of Robert Holland, late
Of Garden Grove, has been filed with
Clerk Keller for probate. 1t is dated
May II, 1908, being witnessed by 8. H.
Amos and G. S. Stearns. He bequeaths
all his propertylto his wife, Catharine
Holland, during her life time, with
privilege to sell any or all of it, and if
any remains at the time of her death it
is to go to his two nephews, Dalphos
and VIM. Holland, and neice, Mamie
Pennybaker, Of Lima, Ohio. His wife is
named as eXecutrix without bond.