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The Columbus journal., 1903-09-09
Last Of Heroic Rand Dead.

II happened to see in . New York
paper the ether day" said the SER
geant. notice Of the death Of Zach
aria G. Neahr. and I wondered In how
many mems veins the blood leaped
as IL ieaped in mine when saw that
name. Neahr was q shOrt-tefm man.
Hs enlisted in the One Hundred and
Forty-Second New York volunteers in
1854. but I'm his short terms of service
ii was his fate to be engased tn one
Of the most daring and perilous under
takings Of the war.
"On the 18th of January. 1865. when
the Union troops were formed for As
sault on Fort Fisher, Gen. Terry called
for volunteers to 60 forward In ad-
vance of the assaulting column and
cut down the palisades or stOckade
timbers of the fort. A plan to blow
these timbers up with gunpowder had
been considered, but the fire OF the
navy had damaged them to such an
extent that Gen. Terry believed his
axmen could do the work better than
sunpowder. Therefore he called for
volunteers.
james Cadman, William Cabe.
George HOyt, s. n. PorteOus. d. II.
Morgan, Edward Petrie. E. H. Cooper.
Silas Baker. George Merrell, William
J. McDuff. z. C. Neahr and Bruce An
lerson. all Of the One Hundred and
FortS.sec0nd New York, volunteered
for the dangerous work. They ran
forward with axes under Q furious nrs
from the enemy. All except three
were shot down. These three ham
mered away at the palisades until
they cut an opening through which
one Of the charging columns rushed.
and the result was the capture OF Fort
Fisher.
"Neahr wSs the last survivor Of that
party Of twelve Who charged with
axes. Up to 1896 not even his nearest
neighbors or the members OF his tanl-
lily knew that he had been engaged in
such q perilOus exploit. Then Con
gress voted him q medal Of honor and
the story came out Many OF the boys
will remember that when the axmen
moved apart that day Neahr dropped
on his knees and led the little squad
in prayef. Gen. Terry. noticing this.
said: I believe they will succeed and
they did, and the last one Of the Fort
Fisher N squad died last week"
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Columbus journal., 1903-09-09
MMHZE
TILES

had In regard to the dashing scout"
Can any Of the comrades. readers Of
the Campfire" furnish any clue %
the identity Of this nan!
The Columbus journal., 1903-09-09
A Civil War incident.

The following incident Is told by
Capt. L. S. F1atau, formerly sheriff Of
Camp County. Texas. but now a resi-
dent Of st. Louis. Mo. During the
war he was q member OF COwan's
Missouri battery at vicksburg. Miss.
Capt Flatan says:
~The day that Grant began his
movement against Vicksburg the Con
federate forces we're massed ut Sny-
der's Bluff. on the YazOO river. where
our army and g,lnboats were making
q feint to distract attention from the
real attack at Bruinsburx. Sherman
landed several thousand men and
formed q line of battle. which was
opposed by q strong Confederate line.
and there was much excitement on
both sides. Suddenly a hOrseman
rode out from the Yankee line. which
fred volley after volley after him.
He bestrOde a magnificent horse. and.
waving his hat, yelled: 'Hurrah for
Kentucky He dashed up. jumped
the breastworks and came within ten
feet of Cowan's battery. which WAS
standing ready for action. The bat
terry men gathered around him. and
he explained that he. too was .
Southerner and had been trying for
some time to get TO them. He took
on his pistols and handed one OF
them TO a Confederate for examina-
ton. While the Confederate p:avost
guard was coming mp to take In the
supposed deserter he suddenly whirl-
ed his horse and dashed back 10 the
union lines Many shots were fired
at him, but he escaped unharmed.
with the information that he had
come for. to the effect that the rebel
army was massed in front of Sher-
man, and not in front Of Grant 1t
Bruinsburg. Tho pistol which. -
rained IN the ha-.ds Of the Johnnies
wss Inscribed with the 1.Ee OF
Allen. a1d that is all the incormat.c-
The Columbus journal., 1903-09-09
Siberian Butter In Enaland.

Siberian Butter In England.
Recent reports from England de-
clare that Siberian butter is coming in
in such quantities that it is demoral-
izing the market. This butter, how.
ever shows great variation in quality.
Some of it ranks with the best
buffers on the market. but much OF 1t
is of so low . grade that 1t has to 90
into channels where 1t is used other.
wise than on the table Of tie consum-
er in its natural form. Its sale Is.
however helped by the fact that much
poor Danish butter is appearing. H.
though the good makes continue to
arrive. It is surprising that Siberian
butter should begin at this early day
to make an impression on the Inter
national market. for the Siberians
have been only at the work Of ship
ping butter out Of their country for
a few years. Under government .su-
pervision their quality of butter
should steadily improve. and . few
years will doubtless find It IN even
greater factor in the English market
than ut present.
The Columbus journal., 1903-09-09

Professor Stillman Kelley Of Yale
will represent the United States at
the international concerts to be given
during the Wagner commemoration
week in October at Berlin, Germany.
The concerts which will take place on
the three days following the unveil.
Ing Of the Wagner statue will repre-.
sent the historical development Of
music from Gluck to Wagner. An in.
yitation has been sent to Sousa. invit.
ing him to lead one OF his marches
during the concert Of eontsmporane
ous music.
The Columbus journal., 1903-09-09

No detail of the recent celebration
Of the fortieth anniversary Of the bat.
tie Of Gettysburg aroused more enthu-
siasm than did the participation in the
exercises of the brave Girls OF g.
living in that town.
During. the winter OF 1S62-63 the
Tenth New York cavalry. unm6uAted.
popularity known as the Porter GUARDS.
were encamped there. nd the young
women had ample opportunity to BE-
come familiar with many OF the war
songs of the day. When the troopers
Of BufOrd's cavalry came into town on
June 30, 1863. to scout or the enemy
they we're greeted by the girls with
the same patriotic airs which they had
learned earlier In the year.
Such rousink songs ~ Tramp.
Tramp. Tramp. the Boys Are March.
ing" Just Before the Battle. Mother"
and "The Battle Cry Of Freedom
were sung by the enthusiastic young
women for the soldiers.
At the anniversary It was decided to
ask the survivors Of these patriotic
''Girls OF SO" to sing again to the
brave veterans the songs they loved %
well. A hearty response was given to
the suggestion and at least sixteen
responded to the call. Some Of these
Girls of '63" are grandmothers and
grandaunts. and some still possess
their maiden names. While the voices
were somewhat broken. yet the Choir
uses went yelling out in good. round
fashion.
The old soldiers present were Wis.
IDLY affected and one. T. p. Kennedy
OF Parkersburg, Chester county. one
Of Buford's cavalrymen. asked to be
nroaootod IN the sfnSora
The Columbus journal., 1903-09-09

The plan of the privateers or pirate6
vas to get possession Of the engine
room and the pilot house. to over
power such of the Oficers and crew rs,
were awake. and secure them from
doing any harm. and then to do tho
like by the passenger and the Sleep
irg portion of the ofncers and crew,
Shortly after I o'clock on the morn
ing of Monday. Dec Z. 1863. when the
Chesapeake Was steamirg along about
twenty miles n. N. 4. Of Cape Code
this plan was put into execution. Tho
deck watch was surprised and over
powered. and the pilot house vas
seized.
Everybody vas frightened and be-
wildered. In the dim light armed
strangers were visible patrOlling the
deck: an armed man stood at every
door leading from the saloon: an
armed man stood over the wounded
engineer as he tended the engine. One
of the Ohicers was forced TO show
Braine where the paint was. in OrdeH
that the name of the vessel might be
painted out and the distinguishing
mark on her funnel changed. Both
Of these things were done. and latter
under cOmpulsiOn by one Oi the crew
of the vessel When daylight came
some of the PrOvincials we're set to
polishing the bright work. and every
thing went OF as much as N the cap
tors were the rigntful crew OF the
ChcsaDeake.-PeaEsOn Magazine.
The Columbus journal., 1903-09-09

and il was the first time he has been
on a train of cars since he came to
Dodge county. though living within
the sound of trains on both the North
western and Union Pacific railroads.
He is about SO years of age.
James Galloway of Buffalo county
vas adjudged insane by the commits
sioners of insanity and taken to the
Lincoln asylum.
Governor Mickey has issued requi-
sition upon the governor OF Colorado
for the return to thi state Of Henry
Hyde. who is wanted at Lexington for
the commission of a statutory crime
two years ago: He is charged with
having criminalfy assaulted Pearl
Grooms. a l5-year-old girl. at that
place. October 10, 1901. and then hav-
ing fed from the state.
August Burg. q Swedish stone ma
son. has disappeared very suddenly
and mysteriously from Norfolk and
it is feared he has met with foul play.
While leading a horse behind q
buggy. Miss Jennie Jones. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. James Jones of near
Smartville. got the hitching strap
wrapped around her thumb. the horse
became frightened and pulled back
Her thumb was torn completely OfI
AZ the first ;oint.
Nebraska City il suffering from an
other mad dog scare. A dog tha,
was frcthinz at the mouth ran amuci
over the principal streets Of the city
biting a large number of dogs. and
finally ended by biting q child.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Condition of 0ity's Cash Account Such as
to Attract Attention.
ALL FUNDS PRACTICALLY EXHAUSTED
CRreful EcOhOmy VIII he Practiced to
Avoid Increasing Overlap, but
Pay VIII BE in Warrants
for Months.

There is but little money in the city
strong box and It viii require the utmost
economy In all departments to pull through
the fiscal year without making an increase
In the overlap.
There is no money in the fire fund and
the members of the fire department will
have to take warrants until the next levy
Is available. There is a balance of only $40
in the general fund and this will not go far
toward paying running expenses, so war
rants will have to be issued. In the salary
fund there is enough to pay the city off,
cials for several months. The public, light,
judgment and water funds are practically
exhausted. = In the police fund there is not
enough money to pay the feed of a canary
bird for a week, while the balance OF the
funds are about In the same condition.
The amount of the 1902 levy was $780,
655, receipts from all sources being $147, 413.
The total amount drawn up to date is $780,
$3.50. This leaves a balance on hand in the
various funds Of S17,473. For last year the
overlap has been growing and as the city
grows naturally the expenses increase, so
that there Is an excuse for the increased
expenditure in the fire and police depart
ments and also in the street department.
The water rental remains the same as It
was a year ago, for the reason that the
Omaha Water company will not locate any
more hydrants and extend mains until
there is money in sight to pay for the work
performed. 1t is the same with the cleo
trio light company, No more lights will
be Installed until past bills have been paid
and there is money on hand to satisfy flu
ture claims.
One of the members Of the administration
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04

change or hIsh words between two members
on the floor. A personal alteration seemed
imminent, but was averted by the inter-
vention Of friends.
The actual business done during the
eight hours Of the day session consisted OF
the adoption OF the conference reports on
the migration. public buildings and sundry
civil bills. the reference Of the presi-
dents veto message Of a Virginia claims
bill to the committee on war claims, the
adoption OF a resolution 10 correct cler-
zeal errors IN the immigration bill and the
passage Of a senate bill to authorize the
Treasury department TO coin souvenir coins
for the Thomas Jefferson Memorial asso-
citation.
As soon as Speaker Henderson called the
house to order Mr.. Richardson, the mi
nority leader, attempted TO make tho point
Of no quorum, but the speaker recognized
Mr.. Payne to demand the ayes and nays on
the pending question coming over from
last night-the adoption of ths conference
report on the immigration bill.
Mr.. Richardson insisted that his point
was good, but the speaker overruled him
and when the democratic leadsr appealed
from the decision he declined o entertain
the appeal on the ground that II was dill
atory. The report was adopted-197 to 81.
The presentation Of the conference report
on a private pension bill was MADE tho
| occasion for some good natured political
chafing. Mr.. Miers Ond) said II the re-
publican party was the good friend OF the
old soldiers II protested to be, the house
MANAGERS would bring in a rule to adopt
conference reports on the remaining PEN
sion bills zen block"
The report was adopted, 211 to 8. Mr..
Cannon presented the conference report on
| the sundry civil bill. He pleaded with the
minority to dispense with the reading Of
the report in ~extenso, but Mr.. Richardson
was obdurate and refused to consent.
A very amusing scene followed. The
voices Of the reading clerks who ofaciated
yesterday having been worn out by the
ceaseless calling of the roll, a member OF
the capitol police force was drafted today
He had at one time been a reading clerk
Of the Maryland house Of delegates and
later an auctioneer. He had a fog horn
voice and in reading figures his tones grad
ually assembled like an auctioneer In the
exercise Of his profession knocking down
goods to the highest bidder.
The members Of the house, as we'll as the
spectators in the galleries, were convulsed
with uncomfortable laughter, which sud.
denly changed to ~handclapping. The new
clerk, believing that some acknowledgment
Of this demand was due, suspended the
reading to bow right and left.
This grotesque proceeding only Increased
the merriment and brought down q storm
OF applause. The confusion became 81
great that Mr.. Goldfogle IN. " protested
against the clerks action as unseemly. an
the chair was obliged to admonish tn
members to order.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04
AMUSING SCENE IN HOUSE
Clerk who Wal n Former AuetiOneeF
PrOvOhes Members and Spec
tatOrs 10 Laughter.

WASHINGTON. March S.-Today was al
most a repetition Of yesterday In the house.
Slowly but surely, through the operation
Of eeaseless roll calls, the conference re-
ports to complete the necessary legisla-
ton we're passed and when the house at
2 recessed for three hours, only two re-
ports on. appropriation bills were still un-
disposed OF. the general deficiency and the
naval,
The democratic opposition did not abate
and will be continued until congress ex.
plres at noon tomorrow. During the debate
members on each side INDUCED in polit-
ical3 speeches and sometimes party pas
sion hared up. Just before recess bed
lam broke loose and there was IN ex-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04
How TO Cure corns ana B~unIonG.

These annoying and often distressing all
ments can be Immediately relieved and
cured in a very short time by applying Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and observing the fol-
lowing directions; First. soak the corn or
bunion In warm water to soften II, then
pare II down as closely as possible without
drawing blood, and apply Chamberlain's
Pain Balm twice daily. rubbing vigorously
for hve minutes at each application. A
corn plaster should be worn q few days TO
protect 1t from the shoe. As a general
IMMINENT for sprains. bruises, lameness and
rheumatism, Pain Balm IL uneQuaIled.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04

be laid on streets adjacent to the Corrigsn
school. This matter will be taken UP with
the comittee on streets and alleys some
time during the week. AS walks are being
ordered laid all over the city II seems
probable that the council will pay some
attention to the request Of the committee
from the Board of Education.
Feeder shipments.
Last month the feeder shipments num-
bered 1851 head. This is an increase
over January of the present year and an
increase over February, 1909. OF the total
feeder shipments nearly 1000 head went
to Nebraska feedlots, while the balance
were sent to feeding stations tributary to
this market. South Omaha is now con-
sidered the important feeding market on
the river and the records show that the
business here Is growing rapidly.
MaEic City Gossip.
A son has been born to Mr.. and Mrs T.
e. o. Mayheld was entertained by a num-
Der OF his friends at the South omaha club
Noah Vance Of Wellington, Mimi, is
here looking for a location. He intends
going into business here.
The Antilles house was moved yesterday
from Twenty-hfth and M streets into the
streets.
8. d. Roger was handing out cigars yes
terday. He said that It was on account
OF a daughter arriving at his home, Sew
entsenth and J streets.
John Flynn is still at Excelsior Springs,
but he expects to leave for home this
week. In a letter he states that his condi
ton Is little IL any better.
Gospel meetings will be held every even
ing this week at the United Presbyterian
church T~wenty-third and L streets. Rev,
Peter Swan conducts the services.
The third ten Of the Presbyterian Kings
Daughters will give an orange social at the
home Of Mrs. William Berry, 1ii4 North
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04
Pnlsbury Leads chess Men.

MONTE CARLO, March SIN the third
round OF the second half OF the interna-
tional chess tournament here today
In thirty moves; Teichmann defeated Reg
gio, French defense. In thirty-two BOYes;
Maroczy worsted Meises. Danish gambit,
In twenty-five moves; Marshall beat Ma
son. bishops opening. IN thirty-hve moves;
Taubsnhaus beat Moreau, Ruy LOpeZ open
ing, In siNty-thrCe moves; the game be-
tween Albin and Ptlisbury, three knights
opening, resulted in a draw after forty
two moves. and Tarrasch beat Wolf, Ruy
The scores mp TO date are as follows:
PillsbuTy; III; Tiechmann. II; Tarrasch.
N; Maroczy, n: Schlechter, 10h; Marco, 10:
Mieses. 9; Marshall, n; T~aubenhaus. ~;
Wolf. 6hs; Mason, s; Albin, GA; Reggio,
"a; Moreau, nothing.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04
SCHOOL GIRLS.

IT'S a pretty age-that time
in a girls life when she has all
the beauties of womanhood
without the later lines of care
and worry.
But here and there even
among school girls appear pale
and drawn faces.
Pale blood is at the bottom
of the trouble and SCOTS
Emulsion can cure it
SCOTS Emulsion brings
back the beauty to pale girls
because it is blood food.
Send for Pree Sample.
SCOTT q BowtK cA=@htA 80 Psahst. N
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04

strength Of the militia is lis, ia, but the
impression prevails at the War depart
ment that 10000 Krag-Jorgensens will be
suflcient to meet all demands for several
months to come.
COurt-MartiaIs I'm Philippines.
The secretary Of wal today sent to the
senate the record of courts-martial held
in the Philippines, including the cases of
General Smith and Major Glenn. The
transcript also covers the opinion Of the
attorney general in the case of Captain @.
NJ. Brownell, charged with ordering the
punishment which caused the death of
Father Augustin.
President Will he Ready.
President Roosevelt will go to the cap
itol at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning and
remain there until the expiration Of the
Fifty-seventh congress at noon. As usual.
the president will be in the presidents
room on the senate side. There he will
sign such bills as may be passed in the last
few hours of the session.
InsuIar Trade Booming.
The bureau Of insular affairs Of the
War department has secured the. COM
plete ofhciaI figures OF Philippine
commerce for November. 1902. the
importations for which month, inclu-
sive OF gold and silver and government
supplies, were valued at approximately
$1,000. 900. or slightly in excess Of the
average trade during eleven months OF the
calendar year Of 1902.
More than half OF this amount is cred
tied to the purchase Of food articles and is
due in a great measure to crop failures.
The exports show a trade Of nearly 81. $780,
900, being the largest monthly export
shown since American occupation, with
the exception OF hat OF September last.
Hemp shipments Appropriated three
fourths Of this amount, nearly $4,000. 900
worth being sent to the United States.
During eleven months ending November
30, 1902, the total imports were valued at
$50. STA, s72. on which the duty amounted TO
more than 81. 900 900. an increase over each
OF the two previous years. 4
A steady gain is shown in the exports for
eleven months of 1902, as compared with the
figures for each Of the two preceding years.
The total value OF this trade during the
last calenda year period amounted TO
S25. SCI. 1853. Expectations to the United
States are valued at nearly $40. 500. 900. as
compared with a showing of only 81, 500, OOO
In 1900.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04
New Cure for weak Lungs.

DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton cures all coughs. colds. grip and lung
troubles or no pay. SOC. SI.oO. For sale
nv Kuhn & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04

said yesterday that what the city needs Is
a larger revenue, as the amount now re-
celved from taxes barely pays running ex-
penses, to say nothing Of paying interest
on the outstanding indebtedness or inter-
est on the overlap which is still carried on
the books. What is wanted Is a bond issue
to clean up the overlap and to make prep
arations for the building Of sewers and the
pavement y Of certain streets which are
badly in need Of improvements. Repairs
to some Of the paved streets are needed,
but as there is no way to secure this
money at the present time. the streets will
have to go Without repairs.
The Twenty-fourth street paving will have
to be gone over this summer also the L
and N street paving and, portions OF Q
street. Still. there is no fund for this
work, as ell of the street repair money is
needed in keeping the graded street in
passable condition. An effort is to be made,
however, TO induce the coun to pass or
dinances this spring for the paving Of quite
a number of downtown streets.
With the paving of streets permanent
sidewalks follow and consequently fewer
damage suits. An attorney said last night
that the amount Of money paid out by the
city for damage claims would put perma-
nent sidewalks on half the streets IN South
Omaha.
Ola Settler LeGVes
Today South Omaha loses one Of its old
est settlers. Mike O'Hern and his wife
will move TO a farm near PIattsmouth.
o'Hern came to South Omaha when the
principal streets were cornnelds. He was
always considered a jolly. good fellow. and
will be missed from his usual hsunts.
During his fifteen years residence in the
Magic City O'Hern has accumulated some
property, so that now he desires to re-
tire to a farm where he can spend his re-
naming days without being bothered with
the cares and strenuous life led by city
officials.
Want Thirteenth street Fixed.
There is a movement on foot among the
property owners in the southeastern por-
ton Of the city to endeavor to induce the
authorities to make some needed repairs
to Thirteenth street. 1t is asserted that
this roadway from the city limits on the
north to the southern line is in bad shape.
Last year the county helped out on this
work some and a request will be made
through Commissioner o'Keene to have
the county assist In this work that Ii
needed now. Considerable building ID
going on in the eastern part Of the city
and a good road is demanded by those who
own property in this section.
Want More Walks
President Miller of the Board Of Edu'
cation appointed a committee composed o.
Morrill,, Book and Kubat to confer viii
the city council in regard TO the eonstrue.
tion Of sidewalks in the Vicinity OF CORR.
gan school It has been reported to thu
board that the pupils attending this schoo
are compelled TO walk not less than thre'
blocks through mud when the weather 4
soft. 1t Is desired by the board that step
be taken By the council to cause walks 4
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04
A DeathbIow 10 MaiarIA.

Electric Bitters kiln and expe; malaria
disease germs. will prevent typhoid and cure
fever and ague or no pay. Only &C. For
sale b. Kuhn a CO.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-04
with the B0wIers.

The defeated the Krug Parks
tive out OF three on the Gate City alleys
last night. Score: