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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-27
Lessons of Memorial Day.

Memorial day has played a larger
share than many of us realize in our
national life. In no country on the
globe is a day so entirely devoted to
the memory of its heroes, so generally
observed throughout the length and
breadth of the land. The day itself is
we'll chosen when the spring offers its
choicest blossoms in profusion and
nature presents its loveliest aspect.
1t is a day culled from the period
when life is at its best to do honor
to those who being dead, yet live!"
What a lesson it is to the child, so
easily impressed by example. 1t is a
delight to witness the exercises of the
little ones in school, in honor of the
day and to realize that it is thus good
citizens are nodded, to hear their
fresh young voices sing the national
anthems and lisp the story of some
deathless deed No danger of a dearth
of patriots as long as Memorial day
is thus observed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-27

many brave Johnnie and more than
one Union soldier had taken their long
sleep within its borders. A tall monu-
ment near the rustic seat marked the
spot where two graves were equally
and lavishly covered with flowers, yet
underneath the sod were two uniforms,
one of the gray and the other the blue
and tears had fallen equally over
each.
at is a sad story" remarked Mrs
Kenneth, whose sweet face showed
lines drawn by great suffering and
care. 81 cannot expect you to realize
all it meant to us; seeing our cities
besieged, our homes threatened and
despoiled. 1t was no wonder, think,
that the southern women were unrea-
sonable-that hatred and passion were
nursed into the very veins of their in
FAINT babes. | was only little cir.
then, but the memory will never die
out, though calmness and better judg-
ment have taken out the bitterness and
passion"
WAR at its best is horror. We too
suffered" Mrs. Warner said, gently.
Grandmother had two sons" re-
sumed Mrs, Kenneth, land tall. beau
tiful lads they were. | can feel yet
the thrill of my childish worship of
my uncles, William and Harry. Will
liam was the oldest. and two years
before the war broke out he had a
very advantageous offer to go into
business in New York. We had never
held slaves, not so much from princi-
pie as a distaste for the system, SO
when the war broke out the race
question had comparatively little to
do IN molding our feelings. 1t was a
fight against invasion, and Harry threw
himself into 1t with all the ardor OF
a young and fiery nature. Grandmoth-
er wrote at once to William, begging
him to come home. but. TO her horro;
and grief, he wrote her saying that he
had already enlisted and was the cap
tain of a northern company.
1.-THE news cut her deeply, and from
that day she seemed to have a Fremont
ton that some day the brothers would
meet In battle. The thought was hor-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-27

confused by her abrupt demand; then
a sudden light broke over his coun-
tenance. L believe, upon my soul, the
name was Gordon | was so interested
in what was evidently a bit of family
history that | searched for the evil
dence of their identity, which 1 read
lily found on letters in the pockets.
al remember writing up the Incl
dent for the northern paper | was en-
gagged on, but of course you never saw
that. Yes, am almost positive the
name was Gordon but ! can make sure
by referring to the article in my
scrapbooks at home. Any relative OF
yours, ma'am?' for grandmother was
still looking at him in an agony of eff
fort to comprehend all he was saying
"'Tell it to her again. said mother
in a low voice They were her sons;
| knew they could never harm one
another my dear, dear brothers, and
mothers voice broke in a low sob.
He told the story over in clear,
gentle tones, dilating upon the ten
derness of that last embrace. Grand
mothers face grew white and at the
last word she tainted, something
which had never occurred during all
the dreadful days of her insanity She
was like little child when she came
out of that long, deathlikc swoOn. Her
mind seemed to have gone back to the
days when her sons were boys at
home together, and she talked Of them
more naturally than she had since
that dreadful day when they were
brought home, and the nightmare of
dread and terror which mad lowered
over her. so long seemed to be dis
PEELED almost entirely"
What a mercy" Mrs. Warner ex-
claimed, fervently But what of the
bullet charm? Your friend said it
was connected with the story"
yes, quite remarkably so. Here it
is on my watch guard at this moment,
a souvenir so precious that nothing
could replace it.
MIR. Rolf told us that be had picked
my uncles were lying, and grand
mother seized upon the fact as a proof
that if her boys, in the excitement of
the battle, had really shot at each
other, Gods own hand had caught the
missiles and welded them together, as
the hearts of her sons were united in
their life and in death. Mr. Rolf never
took back the charm but gave it to
grandmother, and she cherished it as
her most valued possession as long as
she lived"
Il do not wonder that you cherish
it," Mrs. Warner turned over the
curious relic reverently. The gold was
worn and the ring almost black with
age, but the leaden bullets flattened
by the force with which they had come
together, were perfect as ever and
worn very smooth with constant wear.
you said your grandmother never
fully recovered"
mo, not fully, but her later years
were comforted. If she grew weary
and excited, the touch of the welded
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-27
THE WELDED BULLET
A Story for Decoration Day
By MRS. F. M. HOWARD.

ror, and | can remember yet the stony
look of despair which would come
over her poor face when an engage
ment was in progress into which Har-
ry was likely to be called.
1T came at last. After the battle of
Gettysburg they were sent home-both
fatally shot, and the bodies had been
found together, the report said"
And your grandmother" asked
Mrs. Warner, in tone Of horror
Went quite mad at the sight. She
had dreamed of it-had tried to fortify
herself, and become used to the awful
thought of the possibility, but the
reality drove reason completely from
its throne.
Without any real evidence that
such was the case, she took it for
granted that they had met and killed
each other and for years she nursed
the idea in her poor, crazed brain un-
til it seemed as if we should go insane
with her"
And did she never recover?"
mot entirely The sequel is the
strangest of all. Several years after
DtdNt w do utCIdI6 Gu we were tultI ldlu-
ing a friend, newspaper man, who
had made a success in his profession.
He had on his watch chain "a peculiar
looking charm and |, with the curios-
ity of youth, noticed it.
1.-The charm has a singular history.
he said. detaching it from his chain
and handing it to me. II was two bull
let's, welded together as they met in
the air, hot from the muskets' mouth
and bound with golden band and
ring.
viii you tell it, please?' | asked
as | examined it with interest before
passing it on to my mother.
"I was a reporter then said Mr.
Rolf, and had been detailed to de-
scribe the field of Gettysburg for my
paper At the name of Gettysburg,
| which we never mentioned in her
/ presence, grandmother's sunken eyes
! began to kindle, and her frame to
| culver with eager, strained interest.
The horrors of it had sickened me
until | was about to turn away from
it all, faint and weary of my task,
when a singular sight arrested me.
Out a little from the rest were two
bodies, one wearing the gray, the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-27
WHO WAS TIP" SHE DEMANDED.

other the blue, an officer, and what
was strangest Of all they were locked
in each others arms, their lips al
most touching. as If in the very mo-
ment of death they had kissed each
other last, fond farewell
Grandmother tottered over to him,
trembling in every limb. She had
heard and comprehendsd 1t all. and she
grasped his arm. her poor face work.
ing convulsively. Who was it?' she
demanded. Tell me quick. Who
was it?'
"'Really, Mrs. Gordon he replied.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-27

He beautiful Southern
cemetery was gay with
flowers and flags that
bright Memorial day. Not
even a lowering cloud had
crossed the perfect sky,
and the sun shone cheer
lily, and the soft breezes
famed the cheeks of two
ladies sitting together on
one Of the many rustic
seats. The procession had
gone and flowers were
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-27
everywhere

everywhere, and especially on the
graves which were marked by the lit
tie flags.
There were many of them, for the
small town had been near the storm
center of those storm tossed days, and
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-21

81 THINK 1 ought to put some
thing in the plate this morning,
Titus" said his wife, who was getting
ready to go to church.
"What for ?' snarled Mr.. Hewli-
gus. you'll put in the whole morn
ing looking at the things the other
women are wearing on their heads,
and the sermon won't do you cents
worth of good"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-21

WEALTHY PATRON" This por-
trait doesn't resemble my wife par
ticle-not particle"
Artist-"No; it doesn't look much
like her, but, oh, dear sir, the tech
nique, the technique u
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-21
VTYEsTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.
Schedule taking effect November 20. 1903.
Leave Hillen Station 90 follows:


40 A. M.-Fast Mail, Main Line, Hagerstown,
Waynesboro, N. & W. X. R., and the South and
ex. Sunday p. v. r. R.. ChambersburR, Mar
tinsburR and Winchester.
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
725 M.-York and b. q H. Div. and Main line
east of Emory Grove, Carlisle and G.. & r. RIP
e.25 A. M.-Main Line. HagerstOwn, ShippeDe
burg. Frederick, Emmitsburg and N. I'VE
1O.H 4. M.~xccom. for Union Bridge, York ana
Gettysburg.
rs r. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
8S2 p. Macon. for Emory Grove. b. & II.
Div, also York.
s4.5 p. M.-Exp for Glyndon, Westminster New
Windsor, Union Bridge, and thence accom- t.
Hagerstown: also Frederick, EmmitsburR and
Shfppensburg. (Parlor Carr
6l1 p. M-Accom. for Emory Grove
s6.l8 p. M.-Limited for York, Hanover and Get
tysburg. (Parlor Carr
612 P. Macon. for Union Bridge.
500 P. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove.
SUNDAYS ONLY
sS5 A. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge and Hano-
go p. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
40 p. Macon. for Emory Grove.
Does not stop Penna. Ave. Station.
Ticket and baggage Once, 2l6 T. Baifo. ekreat
Trains stop at Union, Pennsylvania avenme'
Fulton. WalbrOok North avenue) Stations.
GEM TITANIC mBr' 9en1 Pass AIT.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-21
aoYAL BLUE LINE for PHILADELPHIA NEW yoRk.

ROYAL BLUE LINE for PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK.
Eastward. La. Camden. La. Nc. Royal
Sleeper: go. Daily 3.H A. n. 3w A. y.
Sleeper & Diner. Daily 755 A. M. A. 500 A. d. @.
Buffet Parlor. Ex. Sun. 9.l0 A. N. 0.2lA. n. @.
Parlor. Diner, Sun.only 952 A. n. e.67 A. n. G.
Parlor, Diner. Elk. Sun. 10.60 A. N. A. 10.5l m.
Parlor, Diner -. Daily LIS p. N. A. 1.60 p. N.
"Royal Limited" Exclusively Pullman Train,
Buffet Smoker, Parl0r, Observation and Dining
Cars ............ Daily $40 p. NJ. B 1853 p. d..
ParIor Car Phila.. tx. Sun. 456 p. n. 500 p NJ @.
Parlor. Diner Daily 800 z. n sos 2. d. Q.
Coaches Phila. Daily 800 p. d. 00S p. d. Q.
Sleeper. $50. Daily 1880 A. NJ. 1914 A. d. G.
Local Sleepers for New York ready for occu-
pancy in Mt. Royal Station at 1000 Pm.
A, for Atlantic City week days; B. for Allan
q All trains stop at Wilmington. G. stop al
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-21

THERE ARE two ways of looking
at aff1iction-one is to see the sorrow /;
the other is to see through the sor-
row as through lens and beholding
the blessing that radiates from it on
the other side.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-21

IT IS a great shock to young man
who marries a delicate girl of artistic
temperament to discover how fond
she is of corned beef and cabbage.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-05-21

If YOU are tempted to lose patience
with your fellow men stop and think
how patient God has been with you.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-01-30
a Mountain Tragedy.
A general Row Res llting in the
killing Of Three Mon.

Charlotte, N. G. Jan. 2S. A
special from Asheville says: Con-
ductor Chas. Fisher of the Ashe
ville Street Railway company, re-
ceived news this afternoon to tho
effect that his consin, Marion
Fisher, and two men named Bill
Deal and Joe Towerly, had bsen
killed Tuesday evening in the
south mountain section of Burke
county. According to the infor-
nation received by Conductor
Fisher, a number of men became
involved in row when Tullns
Fisher killed his uncle, Marion.
York Fisher killed Bill Dean and
= man named Ed. Hunt killed Joe
Towerly. Particulars regarding
tho affair are meagre and it is not
known how the row started or
whether any of tho participants
in the killing have been arrested
A telegram received here from
Morganton this afternoon SAID
that nothing was known there of
tho affair.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-01-30
CLERKS SALE.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LANCASTER,

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LANoAsrER,
Cou t Of Common Pleas.
Harriet l.. Vanlandingham and Ida
X. Vanlandingham. Plaintiffs.
AGAINST
w: q. Vanlandingham, OF AL, Dsfen
dants:
pURSUANT TO AN ORDER in
\ the above stated case, signed hy
judge q w. Gage. January is. 1904
L will sell at public auction at 1 ancas-
ter court house, to the highest idder
on the S!h day OF February, 1904. be
ing the
Second Monday In Ftbruurv.
the following parcels or tracts of land
viz:
First: All that piece, parcel or lot
or land in said county and state con
tanning
TsOO (2) Acrss, More or Less,
known as the Parsonage Lot,'
bounded oIth by Jack Oaskey, East
ana south by estate lands of VIM. M.
VanIanGingham, deceased, and West
Dy pun'ic road leading to J. s. Nc
Seeo d.: All tina, tract of band I'm
said county and state containing one
hundred and thir y-eight
(I3S) Acres, MOre or Less,
and bounded Nor,h by "Psrson.ge
Lot" lands Of John f. Bell and Jack
CasSey; East by lands Of Joseph Cas-
key; decd. South by land. OF Ida
X. Vanlandingham and estate lands
or j. b. McGardell, deceased, and
West by lands Of A. J. Clark, former
~ lands OF q. w. Bell. The same
being that part Of the estat. lands Of
Wm M Vsnl.ndingham designa al ed
Terms o! Sac: CASH. PuIchaser
to comply with the term. sale within
ono no from tho time OF his bid
purchaser to pay for papers
JOS. f. GREGORY,
Jan. 10. lSo4. Q. @. G. p. l.. o.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-01-30

We would direct the attention
OF the esteemed Charlotte Obser.
vor to the fact that The State is
printing an advertisement of the
wa1har plantation, the his
torlc birth place OF Gen. An
drew Jackson" in Lancaster
county. If North Carolina will
buy tho place and annex it, the
lar Heel State might then Justly
claim that Old Hickory was born
within It's borders.-The State.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-01-30
Dealing in Futures.
As Palpable Gambling as tho
Cast of the Dice.

against this form of gam bling. If
newspaper accounts can bs credited
it threatens to become epsdemic.
Until recently this evil was confin-
Cd almost entirely to the larger
cities Of our land, but now bucket
shops arc beng opened in our
smaller towns, and oven the wo-
mon aud children are giving them
eager patronage. If the infection
continues at its present rate,
every class of our people will be
involved in utter decentralization
and ruin and We will become =
nation of gamblers.
There 10 a surprising amount of
moral obtusenesi on this subject.
A great many good people are
trying to persuade themselves I'll at
dealing in futures is legitimate
business. They could not for =
moment entertain the thought of
placing wager on a game of
cards on horse race. They in
stantly recognize this as gam bling;
but they effect to believe that to
put up forfeit on cotton, wheat,
or some other commodity is only
\ speculative form of business.
But tho distinction is so clear tha,
it is hard to see how anyone of
ordinary intelligence can be mis-
led.
Speculation Is the assuming of
unusual risk in buying goods with
the hope of realizing unusual gain.
In dealing in futures however,
there's no purchase of CON NJ oditv.
1t is slm ply laying a wager on
prices. The man who invests in
cotton futures may demand the
delivery of the staple it is true:
but there Is no intention of claim
ing this right in most cases, and
In fact it is seldom done. 1t is a
bot pure and simple. And no
process of reasoning, however
spscious, can escape the conclu-
sion that tho transaction is AZ
palpab.e gambling as the cast of
the dice.
Human law has declared it to
be gambling and pu, 1t under the
ban; net only because of it's i'm.
moral character, but also it is O
serious offence against all econ
omic laws. 1t produces nothing,
adds not one cent to the wealth OF
the country, but on tho contrary
it dersnges lawful trade by creat :
ing fictitious values. 1t can onlv
enrich one class by robblng other
classes, just as = lucky gambler
at cards gets only what Others
L
have lost. To buy cotton and
hold it for higher price Is specu
latlon; this the law declares is
Legitimate business. TO purchase
futures on cotton and to lealize +,
profit on the venture the law pro.
nounces gambling, because no re-
turn is made for value received.
No contract made in 4 transaction
OF this kind can be enforced by
law.
There is but one position for
men and women to occupy in thu,
matter. Its character and its de
moralizing effect are too manifest
for any difference of opinion re-
'pecting it. And yet it is a mat
tor Of common fame that the
promise of easy and rapid gains
has seduced the conscience of the
elect.
Let the pulpit and the pres.
sound a solemn warning against
the growing evil. Rev. Frances
I. Presley, d. D., in A. r.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-01-30
STRouSE & BROS. HIGH ART CLOTHING

which is by far the best fitting and makes
you look like you were moulded and poured in
them. with every suit there is written guar
ahtee' guaranteeing you suit i'm case #
fades or s"ses it's shape. Now / can tell YOU
why they can make You such guarantee simply
because every piece of goods is thoroughly tested
and shrunk before it is made into a garment:
consequently there is no chanc of shrinkape or
fading 80 forward boys, and take advantage of
the cut prices for the next 80. days and if YOU
will only call at our emporium and Inspect our
stock WIFI promise to dress you up or else make
kome OF our competitors give you a new suit.
Rembember our Douglas and Goldman Line Of Shoes.
The very best that is manufactured. Every
Par guaranteed to be solid leather counter: solid
not prove to be the same as the sample shown
you at our store, cut open, we will freely Give
you new pair on recei pit of the ones returned
that is not as we represent it to be-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-01-30
Happenings In The State.
AS Chropiclsd by the Abort Cor.
respondents of The Colum5is
State.
SAFE BLOWN OPEN.

Lake City, Jan. 2I.-Soms one
entered the store of tho Lake
City Drug company last night,
blew open the safe and secured
about $500. There 10 no clue to
tho perpetrators of tho deed.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-01-30
Many New Bills.
Biennial Sessions Bill Passes
Third Reading.
Special to Gresnvillo News.

Special to Gresnville News.
Columbia, S. c., Jan. 81
Desperate efforts wore made in
the House today to defeat the
biennial session bill when it came
up for = third reading. On the
first ballot it lacked the necessary
two>thirds majority, and the mo-
ton to reconsider provoked
hard fight when filibustering
methods developed. This motion
was first killed, but it finally pre-
vailed, and at 11:3O it was agreed
to take an aye and nay vote at
noon.
In the half hour Intervening
there were roll calls and votes,
simply to keep the mem mbers in
the house, and at II O'Clock
sharp Speaker Smith reverted to
the question and demanded tho
vote. Several mem bors made
wild fight fer the door, but we're
stopped. A member of the Char>
lesion delegation did manage,
however, to escape. The vote
resulted ayes SO, noes 81. The
count was challenged although it
was found correct, and the bill
passed Its third reading by an
eyslash. Eighty three votes wero
necessary, SO it will be noted that
it barely got through.
Many new bills were introduced
this morning and reports from
various committee we're received.
The Judiciary committee reported
favorsbiy Oh the bill to increase
tho punishment for safe crackers,
making the penalty life sentence.
Mr.. Baumgard Introduced
bill this morning which will give
tho public more information about
politicians and State officers who
travel on free passes. There was
. smile over the House, as the
memb bsrs evidently recalled the
trouble of Senator Tillman when
his free transportation was lost.
Mr.. Magill introduced bill to
prohibit the enticing of minor
laborers under contract.
Lost Confederate Records.
We print letter today from
Col. John P. Thomas, former
State Historian of Confederate
Records. When be retired from
Office he left in the special care
of the Adjutant General tet:lCo-
lumbia five bound volumes of
Confederate rolls, Rivers's Roll
of Honor, :many original Con-
federate rolls and duplicate
printed rolls,an about one hun.
dred war papers, many of]them
in typewriter form, and all of
the greatest possible historical
value. Col. Thomas has ,been
informed that these records have
BEEN smislaid or lost, "since a
thorough search in the State
House has failed to discover
them. heseswar.spapers, he
adds, "were INVALUABLE, since, if
lost, they can in many cases
never be restored.'
We would suggest that con-
current or joint resolution be
adopted by the General Assem-.
bly, directing that thorough in.
vestigation be made into this
matter. We write history and
1t ls forgotten. We make his.
tory and we lose it. The State
authorized the preparation of tho
rolls and placed the matter in
the hands Of Col. Thomas. We
have no doubt that he die his
work thoroughly and we'll, The
report which he made to the
General Assembly showed how
much he had accomplished un-
der many difficulties for the pres
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-01-30
HATS. NO END TO Them,

~, Come alosg and let your Uranium be cove
we have sample lot that we will almost OIL
you to take out of our wav. o
Our best soft bosomsfirts at cost
Millinery, few pickings left, which we wi
|closeovt cheap. '"
Groceries of al kinds in abundance. will 81
cheeap eIpo ana an meet any prices given you.
AGAIN thanking our customers for ther liner
patronage shown us in the past and honinu tn,
VIII continue to- patronize us in the future. v
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-01-30

PROBABLY THE OLDEST WOMAN IN
THE STATE.
Bonnettsvllle, Jan. 81 A. B..
knight of this place has returned
from visit to his wifs's mother,
MRS. Caroline Wilkes, near Pat
rick, Chesterfield county. Mrs.
Wilkes is probably the Oldest wo
man in the State, having reached
her 103rd birthday.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-01-30
A CHURCH DESTROYED BY FIRE

CHURCH DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Williamson, Jan. 2s.-At
$50 o'clock this morning the
Baptist church of Willismston
was totally destroyed by fire, to-
gether with all of the fixtures,
including handsome now organ
which had only been in use few
days.
The church was commodious
building and coat several thous-
and dollars when now, but there
was no insurance on it and the
loss falls heavily upon that dsnom-
ination indeed. The origin of
the fire is altogether a mystery,
a. there had been no fire about
tho building since last Sunday
evening.