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The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-12
The Capture Of Col. John Morgan.

The Capture Of Col. John MORGAN.
History narrates,' said G. e. Jones
of Washington, that woman, Mrs.
Williams, betrayed Col John II. Nor
gan, the famous Confederate guerilla
This is not the fact ! was a tele-
graph operator, and in August. 1864,
was ordered to report to Gen. A. G.
Gillian, in the fei at Bulls GAP, by
order of Gen. ]. NJ. Schofied. On the
night of Sept. 8, we received word by
Courier James Dorsey. that Morgan
was at Greenville. Tenn. This courier
was sent by Capt Robert Carter.
, On the morning of the fourth we
moved from Bulls Gap. and attacked
Morgan at Greenville. Morgan was
asleep at the house of senior Mrs.
Williams. when the house was sur
rounded. He attempted to escape as
he was. in his stocking feet. and with
only his underclothing on. but he was
shot by James Campbell, who had
been Confederate soldier and who
knew him.
Campbell threw his dead body
across his horse and rode to the head
quarters of Gen. Gillian. What have
you there? asked Gillian. 1T is Nor.
gan, replied Campbell. Gen. Gillian
was very angry at what he called
brutality. and not in very polite Ian
guage and with all the strong Ian
guage he could think of ordered
Campbell to take the body back to the
place where he got it.
The older Mrs Williams was a
Confederate sympathizer. but the wife
OF son, younger Mrs. Williams.
who lived with her was just as strong
the other way. 1t was at once said
that she disclosed Morgans presence
In Greenville. and her life was threat
ened. This gave rise to the story now
given in history that woman be-
trayed Gen. Morgan. As a matter of
fact. the younger Mrs. Williams was
four miles in the country when Nor
gan came to the house. and returned
just few minutes after his death.
After MorganS death we fell back
to the Gap, and a telegram was sent
to Andrew Johnson, Military Cover
nor at Nashville, stating that Nor
gan's forces were captured-among
them Capt Clay, a grandson of Henry
Clay-and Morgan killed. Two days
later took a telegram from Gen Hal
leck, chief of staff, asking whether a
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-12
Food Experiments.

Washington. June 9.-The expert
ments which DR.. Wiley. chief of the
chemical division of the Agricultural
Department., has been conducting on
a number of volunteers for the pur-
pose of testing the effects of borax and
other preservatives in food, will be
suspended on June 80.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-12
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woman had given the information
leading to the capture of Gen. Nor
gan. Gen. Gillian. who had investi-
gated the facts. replied.
No woman or women gave infor-
nation which led to the capture OF
Gen. Morgan These kilograms are
no doubt among the records of the
war department. Being the operator
who handled them, | remember them
well. The Confederate side Of the
story blaming the younger Mrs. Will
lams has no doubt been accepted as
the reliable testimony of the people
who were there. but it is not correct,
as you see. e."-Washington Times.
When High Prices Prevailed.
When | hear friend of mine COM
plain of prices on the bill of fare of
any richtoned hotel restaurant, | tell
him he ought to have lived In the
South during the closing days of the
war and taken his meals at any first
class restaurant. and then he would
see that, in comparison with the prices
of today, things to eat are almost
given away" said Mr. T. J. Wilson of
Virginia, at the New Willard to a Star
man recently. Why, during the days
of GA you had to carry basketful OF
money to buy enough meats and vege.
tables for a family dinner. And it
was the same way if you took your
best girl to supper after the theater.
In looking over some old documents
the other day | came across a price
list OF articles served by the old Ori-
entail restaurant at Richmond. The
prices that prevailed then seem worse
| than robbery now to those not ac-
| quantcd with the then existing con
| ditions. For instance, plate of soup
| cost just Sl.50. Think of.that. And
it wasn't green turtle soup. For an
order of turkey or chicken you were
| paid So an order. If you had an appe
tte for rockish you could get a plate
of it for So Fried oysters also com.
| manded the same price. Pure coffee
was SO per cup, pure tea 81 and fresh
milk So Bread and butter was worth
$l.50 per order. The cheapest articles
| on the list were cabbage and potatoes,
an order of either costing 81. Ham
and eggs was a popular dish at $3.50
| A dozen on the half shell brought So
| But it was the drinkables that brought
| fancy prices. A cold bottle of cham
| payne or Madeira cost $50 sherry was
worth S35. port $25 and claret $50
| Malt liquors were high in proportion
| Port and ale could not be had under
$l2 per bottle; half bottles were sold
| for Sc. Whisky and brandy were sold
| by the drink. French brandy was So
while rye whisky and apple brandy
was dispensed over the bar or at the
table for 50 a drink. Havana cigars.
good ones, were worth 81 apiece. And
in those days We heard nothing org
beef tfIst or a whisky trust When
t you consider the service given by the
| leading hotels of the country and tho
amount of money invested by the com
panies that own them | think the
| prices of to-day are reasonable. and
that it is not good form to register a
kick every time the waiter hands you
| check for a well cooked NEAL.
Washington Star.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-12
PennsyIvania's First Volunteer.

Over 70 years of age. yet as tall and
hearty as man in the prime OF life,
is Joseph H. Richardson, an eX-master
in the United States navy, who lives
upon and works his little farm in the
suburbs of Burlington, n. j. Mr..
Richardson claims to have been the
first Pennsylvania TO volunteer his
services to the country at the open
ing of the civil war. His certificates
and commissions are proofs that his
assertion is well founded. These old
papers he prizes very highly and it
is doubtful if any amount of gold
could induce him to part with them.
Richardson is a typical sea dog"
He was in the employ of the Clyde
line when Fort Sumter was captured
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-12
New England Drouth Broken.

Boston. June 9.-Rain and plenty of
it last night ended the fifty days of
drouth in northern and southern New
England and quenched most of the
forest fires which have turned vast
areas in blackered wastes. The rain
already has drenched the entire New
England coast line.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-12


On April II. 1861, the Keystone state,
at that time one of the fastest YES
sells flying the stars and stripes,
sailed into the port of Philadelphia.
Commander Maxwell Woodhail had
chartered the boat and she was to en-
ter the government service immediate
ly. But Commander Woodhall. try as
he would, could not find a pilot who
had knowledge of Southern waters.
After hunting among the wharves he
went, as last resort, to the Clyde
companys office. President C!X,a
himself recommended Richardson,
who volunteered to take the position,
and that afternoon he turned the nose
of the Keystone State southwark for
Hampton roads. where he was trans
ferred to the sloop-of-war Pawnee.
While off the Florida coast he ap-
piled for and received a discharge, as
he still had no commission. and took
passage for home. Arriving in Phila-
delphia he found awaiting him com
mission from the secretary of the
navy appointing him naval master
and assigning him to duty on the Mas
sachusetts. He served till 1866, when
he received an honorable discharge.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-06-12
MazatIan Free of Plaque.

chants of MaZatlan have petitioned
the federal government to declare the
port once more open to commerce, as
the plague has completely disappeared.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-03

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-03
by w. CLARK RUSSELL.

hand upon the flames of spirits of
wine. She held little black baby
above its armpits over the waters
edge, and with the other hand she
was very feebly swimming. The
mute appeal she made by holding up
her child was heartrending. One
thought one saw the whites OF her
eyes as she slowly Sided past.
by God. cannot bear that sight"
shouted Pope. Down helm. Crystal.
and pick me up"
Just as he pronounced these words
the negress sank. but the mothers
love spoke even In her last agony:
for sinking, she yet contriyed to leave
the baby floating on its back. and
there. it lay. perhaps dead. certainly
motionless, clearly limned on the
fiery canvas Of the briggs wake.
In a few heart-beats Pope had
thrown of his hat. coat, and had pull
ed of his boots. Then in spring or
two gaining the taffrail. he put his
hands together, and dived-from no
great height--into the phosphoric
whirl about the counter.
Crystal shouted to some men to
lower away the starboard quarter
boat and pick up the captain.
Before the boat had touched the
water. Pope had seized the child. and
holding 1t clear of the brine, was
steadily pulsing his way with . vigor
Gus right arm toward the brig.
He easily got into the boat, after
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-03
FAY, that's fine, sure enough"

handing his little black parcel over
the gunwale. Scarce was he in, and
even while the rowers were in the
act OF throwing their blades forward,
when Pope standing up pointed to the
water close alongside the boat, and
his rich Irish voice rang to the brig:
See that, Miss Crystal, and call II
narrow escape"
In the mystical sheen In the sea
everybody could see huge shark, one
of the biggest of its kind; the demon
fioated with the boat to alongside the
brig, and Pope. looking over the gun
vale, saw the sparkles 1t made as 1t
sank. In minute or two he was on
deck with the little black creature in
his arms.
who will take charge of this?" said
Pope, approaching Laura, as she
came toward the gangway.
Give me the child" she exclaimed.
"Is 1t alive?"
1T is wet" he answered, "and as
slippery as an EEL"
Give 1t to me-" she repeated and
clasping the little black creature that
was almost invisible, she went away
to the companion and descended into
the cabin.
Crystal went to the side. and gazed
at the sheet-lightning in the sea, NUT.
tering to himself with many bad
words.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-03
CHAPTER xxI.-contlnued.


Crystal walked as far as the long
boat. which was checked abaft the
galley or caboose. and nearly filled
the space betwixt that sea kitchen
and the mainhatch. Her proportions
were gatherable. even by that light.
She was large, good boat, and the
mate stood viewing her because he
had a scheme sailing about in his
brain as wasp huns about a room.
What's that?" suddenly yelled a
man. springing to his feet and point
ing into a corner of the dark sea
about four points on the lee bow.
It was an effulgent scarlet cloud,
with a slow motion of light in 1t as
hthough 1t was wind-tossed.
n The sea swept black to that dash
$of glowing gold, and Crystal, after
steadfastly gazing. said, Its a cloud
<refecting the light Of ship on fire."
He walked to the skylight and sent
4 his voice to the couple below in a
singing yell that instantly started
Pope on to his legs.
"A ship on fire on the lee bow"
I'm coming on deck" said Pope.
And in few minutes ne arrived
with his telescope in one hand and
Miss Laura's hand In the other.
"Ay. that's fire sure enough" said
ae. See how 1t wavers. 'Tis a re-
Elected light though" and he leveled
ais glass.
The lenses made It clear that yes
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-03
CHAPTER XXI.
Pope,s Death.

Pope's Death.
Nothing that Pope was capable of
could have raised him so high In the
opinion Of Laura as his going over
board to save the little black baby.
He Joined her In the cabin after he
had talked with Crystal up above, and
they sat together over a bottle Of
champagne and biscuits.
He could not be mistaken; he was
Turing her into an admiration that was
fast turning into love. Unfortunately
in the middle of one of his fervent
speeches the baby began to cry.
This won't do" says Pope, break
ing on, none Of us viii sleep with
that yelper In the thick Of u.s."
Laura entered her cabin and patted
the little black creature into. silence.
As she came out, Crystal descended
the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES a drink;
always for drink. His strong voice
again awoke the baby, and once more
Laura patted 1t to sleep again.
I'VE shan't get any rest IL that
black rattle is going to spring every
ten minutes" says Crystal. what
did you want to save 1t for. Dick!"
For shame, cousin!" exclaimed
Laura, coming to the table.
Then says Pope. the tone of the
commander tincturing his utterance:
I'VE must have the child out of this.
He shall go into the tween-decks. The
men will make a pet of him. All
ships companies like to have a pet,
and baby is as good as a monkey"
After breakfast the captain conduct.
ed Laura on deck. placed a chair for
her in the shadow Of the trysail, and
put few newspapers on the plank be-
side her. It was Crystals watch be-
low; and when. the square man had
finished his meal, he entered the
berth to lie down and sleep.
you have been so very kind to
me. Captain Pope" said Laura. some
what nervously, turning an unopened
paper in he- lap round and round,
that | should hate myself for asking
you any queslion which might convey
an idea OF ingratitude."
do not talk so formally" exclaIm.
ed Pope. II love you; speak to me.
dearest, as though you loved me in
return"
She blushed and answered, 81 have
father and mother have friends
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&Bel was burning hull down below the
horizon. and that some large clouds
hanging over the sea just there were
bronzed by the flames.
II am going below to get my sup
per" says Crystal and he sank
through the companionhatch.
n Put her of for that light" sings
put Pope to the wheel And then he
bawled out for some men to round In
pm the weather mainbrace and trim
FOR the light on the horizon.
Crystal came on deck out Of the
eabin. He had supped heartily and
drank deeply. His temper was lit
tie cooler: he had made up his mind.
had matured his scheme. and felt
sure of himself. He went to the rail-
but his head over. and took view Of
the burning sky under the bow.
Johnny" says Pope. coming with
laura to his side, your cousin sug
gets that yonder ships the Alnwick
Castle. II so. I'll burn my books, for
litter the Madre the deluge."
Are ships so few that she should
be the Alnwick CASTER replied Crys-
tai. She's no big ship. that"
W The vision OF hawk was lodged
binder Crystals eyelids, and he never
haw better than when he was well
u rimed with liquor. He steadied the
lass. and the lenses turned crimson
n his eye.
"A "You can see her coming and go
h Ing amid her fires" says he, In
Maven tone Something with two
hasts; no West Indiaman. anyhow.
THAT shall you do II you fall In with
pr people?"
81 shall want to know who they
re-" responded Pope. letting the
Mass drop from his eye. "She seems
Is be a schooner. She may prove a
kirate. We don't want to enter any
bore pirates among us. They might
sse and cut our threats, which would
b hard luck"
In about half an hour from this
me. for the breeze continued to
sh very steadily. they could trace
e outline Of the vessel In her own
ines with the naked eye. And now
bpe's glass resolved her into fine
rge schooner.
Another half hour passed; II was
ard upon half an hour after nine. The
essel over the bows was still burn
bg furiously; she was then perhaps
lie distant.
I'VE can do no good" says Pope.
Shift the helm for our course, Mr..
rystai, and brace to II"
W"Let us draw a little closer" ex.
aimed Laura. ''it Is a marvellous
ght"
Another quarter of an hour passed;
bpe then directed Crystal to shift
be helm Of the briggs course. Just
he spoke the words the vessel blew
d; It was like a sudden fash of light
Ing followed by a slowly-swelling
loud of midnight blackness. with the
>eh spangles in It dying swiftly. In
few minutes the cloud was moving
way on the wind. and you could see
e black plain Of waters shuddering
hder It to the vague, almost eclipsed
ea-line.
All ON sudden loud shout was
hiy a by several voices forward.
f,Look out for what's coming along"
I" Jesus help me, If 1t amt a.woman
! gimming!"
whats that she's got a-holdins in
br handT
lys0h!' shrieked Laura, "it is black
oman. and she is holding up ner
hby to US. oh. save her! Oh, save
erl"
The phosphor sheeted so plentifully
bat you could see the black swim
ing woman as distinctly as you
Might see the outline Of your own
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-03
Elliott IL Sent to Asylum.

Minneapolis. Mimi. dispatch: Peter
o. Elliott, the man arrested In Wash
ington because he wanted to see the
president. has been sent to the st.
Peter Insane asylum for an examine
ton as to his sanity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-03
Prepare for w. c. T. u.

Cincinnati. o.. dispatch: Final prep
arations have been made for the en-
.arts.ament of the visiting delegates
while attending the National w. C. T.
U. convention Nov. 10 to 10.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-03
Faure,s Daughter : Bride,

Paris cablegram: Mile. Lucie Felix
Faure. daughter of the late president
OF France, and Georges Goyan, the
famous author, have been married.
The nuncio Of Paris officiated.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-03


They were making but painful prog.
ress over the ice and through the
weeds, which rose in many places
above their heads. and before them
showed sheet Of open water. Once
more they turned at bay. The farmers
were upon them. and as the tired
youths turned they faced a row of
leveled shotguns at not more than fifty
PAGES.
Surrender or we fire." came the
demand from the pursuers, whose
weapons carried nothing more formid.
able than bird shot Two guns were
discharged. wounding each boy in the
face.
The bandits glanced at each other,
and, wiping the blood from his eyes.
Van Dein said:
well. Pete, I guess we might as
we'll"
Then they held up their hands and
called to the crowd:
Don't shoot; we surrender"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-03
Cuba Gives Gomez $4,000.

Havana cablegram: In the senate
and the house Of representatives a
gift OF $4,000 was unanimously
voted to Gen. Maxine Gomez in rec
ognition of his services as head of
the revolutionary army.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-03

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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-31

ONLY &c miles from ST. Louis Courthouse. dnly
30 miles from Worlds Fair grounds; isl actesI-i
40 in cultivation and grass. IL miles from RAM
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cisterns, furnace-house. Toulouse. smokehouse
chicken-house 56xls feet. 2 large corn cribs. barr
1GN26 feet: 2O5-fOOt well: new gasoline engine anC
pump in well: same engine runs oats cutter. feed
grinder. etc. in barn: water piped from well to
house and thrown over all buildings 81 case OF
fire. telephone. also electric bells, in house;
orchard; also two sets fair tenant buildings: los
foot well and new windmill near each tenant
house: make three farms. Write. John Il. Imam.
owner. Howell. Mo.
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EAST ST. LOUIS INVESTMENTS
FINK & CO., EAST ST. LOUIS.
WEBSTER GROVES HOME.
ATTRACTIVE SUBURBAN HOME

For Sale-Consisting of a ten-room frame dwell
ing. with bathroom. furnace. hardwood floors,
etc: lot l5oxlsQ: with large barn. chicken-house.
cistern and well. etc: splendidly improved: con-
venient to Inglesyde station. on Wabash Ry. and
easily accessible to Broadway cars: owner leav-
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Particulars and admission cards at our office.
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ON CORKER--SNAP IN HOUSE.

can sell on easy terms a Broom house on
I.awton ave. just east of Grand: ) minutes from
depot. l. minutes from Fair grounds; price s',oU.
X r.. I. CO..
IE1 y Seventh -,
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4 BARGAIN FOR YOU.

on easy terms. l~i35-37-sg y. jefferson ave: 2
houses. / rooms each: . fats. ! and ; rooms;
lot yoxll0: rent $50: price 5000. HOLBROOK-
BLACkWELDEE REAL. ESTATE TRUST CO.
li y. Seventh 81.
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PROPERTY OUT OF CITY FOR SALE

PROPERTY OUT OF CITY FOR SALE.
FINE deposit OF black marble equal to Italian
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IF you want a piece of ST. Louis County prop
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ONE two-story frame dwelling. eight rooms.
In good condition: size OF lot. 3.2xI51: large
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-Four acres of well improved grounds. with /
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md large s,x-room house and barn. Just inside
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one elk -room house. with half arrent of ground.
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2is acres Of good ground. suitable for truck
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One lot of ground. 1Oox2oO. in Jennings. No.
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