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The National tribune., 1904-08-18
(To be continued.)
MERRILL HORSE.
Operation Of the Command in Missouri 1
Fall of 1864


Serg't S. r. Nelson, Co. A, Mer-
rlPs Horse, writes: wv. III. Rickman,
4th Iowa, in Picket Shots, recently writ
ing in regard to the Price raid in Missouri
in the Fall of 1854, says: .Pleasonton's 8
three brigades reached Independence Oct.
%. No Merrill's Horse, no 18th Mo.
there Now have an old, faded little
book, written from time to time, during
four years service. On page 58, I wrote.
June %: To-day the veterans of Merrill 3
Horse left Little Rock, Ark, for Rock
Island, Ill.,, with 800 prisoners; arrived at
st. Louis. Mo-, July 8, and were quar-
tered in Schofeld Barracks. July Is, re-
%, was again on the march, with fresh
horses, new clothes and several hundred
recruits
AT Franklin-on the Pacific r. Rive
were brigaded with the 7th Kans, 18th
Mo. (veterans), 9th Mo. and 17th ILL.,, Gen.
Mcneil commanding. l was at Gen. Pleas
ontons tent, and reported to him the night
before We entered Lexington.
Oct. pat the Little. Blue We found
the bridge burned; our regiment quickly
formed in line and at q double quick,
single file, marched up the road about 1OU
yards; each man grabbing q rail, we re-
turned, soon filling the narrow channel
with rails; mounted and. crossed. Soon
after that Harper's Weekly gave an ac-
count of the bridging Of the Little Blue,
and a fine illustration of our regiment OH
the run, every man with a rail OIL his
shoulder. This was on what was called
the Telegraph road. After the grand
charge of the 18th Mo-. i'm THE evening, we
got supper and marched from Independ-
ence far to the left of Btedsonton's cav
airy, first south and thea west until we
(McNeil's Brigade) came to the Fort Scott
road. Here we went into ea mp and await
ed Gen. Browns Brigade, which was to
help us head Price off. Brown not putting
in his appearance, Price turned south;
after being defeated byas the combined
forces of Pleasonton, Blunt and Curtis.
and headed us back, out of his way. One
| cannon ball from n rebe! gun came so
close to Gen. Mcneil that he said he felt
the wind as it passed over his head
"Since my former article in The Ma
| tional Tribune have received several let
ters from comrades in regard to our part
in that raid; one from Captain of the
| 18th Mo-, thanking me for my impartial
| account of the gallant chargefo of the grand
old 18th Mo. at Independence. A few
years ago We had cogprade here who
claimed that he put downithe whole rebel
lion sngie-handed and 'unassisted, but
Comrade Hickman is more modest: he is
willing to divide honors NTH the Sd Iowa
and 10th Mo. How generous! Will the old
comrades. of the 18th. Mo md Merrill S
Horse please speak up in meeting and let
US hear what they have to say about that
great campaign?
Long live The National Tribune. the
| soldiers friend-and here is my hand for
] q service pension law"
The National tribune., 1904-08-18

8. After the close of the action Gen.
Sheridan for some reason as yet unex-
planned. relieved Gen. Warren from duty,
and assigned Gen. Griffin to the command
act is 'as yet unexplained" it will hardly
be interpreted in the sense that l am un-
aware of the reasons stated by Gen. Sher-
dan in his official report, but that these
reasons are wholly inadequate to justify
that officers conduct. 1t is needless here
to enter into the discussion of this painful
question; for Gen. Warren has exhausted
it in a brochure, lately published, under
the title Of IAN Account OF the Fifth
Army Corps at the Battle Of Five Forks" /"
The National tribune., 1904-08-18
Uheridan's Cavalry oper ations at Five Forks.
Assaults on Forts Gregg and Alexander.

The situation of the opposing forces on
the morning of the 1st of April was some
what peculiar. From the Appomattox to
Hatcher's Run the Confederate line was
so meagerly garnished with troops that
there was but one man to every FIVE yards
of front. Confronting this line were the
Union corps of Parke, Wright, Ord, and
Humphreys. But the point of dispute was
nowhere along these locked lines; and as,
by times, in olden battles, the whole ar
ray of two opposing armies would stand
still while one knight from each side en-
gagged in single combat, so it seemed to
be now tacitly agreed that the gage of
The National tribune., 1904-08-18

The report of the Flag Committee
Henry S. Peck, Chairman. of New Haven,
Conn.,. shows that this committee was
originally appointed at the request of ths
American Flag Association. aud that thex
have done all they could to help the work
of that body. The committee reports the
passing by the Senate of the United States
on March IL. 1904, of a bill to prevent the
desecration Of the American Flag, and the
The National tribune., 1904-08-18
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Critical History Of Operations in Virginia Maryland and Penn
syvana from the Commencement the Close of the War;
l86l-865.
By WILLIAM SWINTON.
THE FINAL CAMPAIGN.

COPYRIGHT SCRIBNERs Sons NEW YORK
The National tribune., 1904-08-18

the losses of the cavalry being but few
hundred, and those of the infantry 634
killed and wounded.(S)
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1904-07-28
Bids Wanted.

Bids will bc received at the Office of the Audi
tor OF klttltaS county up To ana including
August 9th. 1901. tor the construction of ap-
proachcS to the highway bridge across the
Yakima river at Gle Elum Washington: 1870
feet ON the south end. and 30 feet on the north
ccntcrS; the mud Sill, to rest upon concrete
pcdcStalS of which there Shall hc three to each
bent. one III the center ana the other to he
placed one ut each end OF the mud sill whose
ccntcrs shall fall directly under the posts sup
porting the approach. their horizontal width to
to be - inches. ana perpendicular depth to be
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mud sill may rest evenly thereon. The mud
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the cap. ana ~i/td II necessary To hrIue the ton
surfaces uniform one with She other. and "A
bridging To be made from The old plank hy cut
ting to the right length ana inserting between
floor lol~t> and mailing thereto upon all of the
caps. Tine i1lpr to hc placed thereon and spiked
firmly thereto. The fclluc -UurdS. hun guards.
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under TIE supervision of me county surveyor.
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bits of toilet soap. the last of cakes left
in the bathroom. Fill wide mOuthcd
glass jar thrccfollrths full of these
odds and ends and pour boiling water
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FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!

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Of D. L. Butler & Co.,
Portland, will make a
demonstration with the
Royal Chemical Fire Ex-
tinguisher IAN up to date
machine) on the street in
EI|ensburg, Friday even
ing, July 20, at $50
sharp. It will interest
you to see it.
The fire demonstration
will take place near the
engine house.
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. )ur Best both patent Hours. Salts
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
IVORY DooMs ELEPHANT.
Recent Landing of IA Tusks Pro- nounces Death Knell of
 Big Beast.

The recent landing in Brooklyn Of IA tusks of ivory from one of the Italian ships Is held to signify the death of 72 elephants-at least that number, for others, wounded, may have crawled into the jungle and died, out of sight of the hunters, says the Brooklyn Eagle It would seem that the elephant is as surely doomed as his ancestor, or cousin, the great mammoth, was doomed by climatic and geologic change, and, not impos- sibly, by the prosecutions of the man of the stone age. In our country we have seen within few years the practical extinction of the buffalo--the last of the Yellowstone herd was shot few days ago by pot hunters, who succeeded in escaping from the park without interference from the troops and the antelope, that used to range the plains and foothills in thousands, have also disappeared from most of the western states. As every one knows, the game laws in thinly settled countries are mere "bluff,' and viola ton of them is daily practiced. In civilized New Jersey the attempt to stop the disgusting and brutalizing slaughter of harmless and helpless pigeons, released from traps. has failed because of the pernicious activity of gun manufacturers and shooting clubs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
AT FOREST PARK

With one man riding q bicycle eighty feet above the ground on ca ble 300 feet long and the other man performing on trapeze suspended from the bicycle, Sturandt and La vardo will perform at crest park all next week. The men will do all kinds of stunts in riding along the wire. These celebrated aerialists were featured act at "Dreamland, Co., ney Island, early in the summer, and since then have performed at all the big summer resorts. The people of Waterbury are getting this attraction free. but the management of For est park is paying $500 to bring the daring performers. It was the desire of Manager Harris to secure Nata, the champion high diver, but she was in- iuredI while performing at Atlantic City last week and could not perform this week The act which has been secured will be the most sensational ever seen i'll this city, and will be the highest priced aerial attraction ever introduced in Waterbury. The 9excit- ing. thrilling, spellbinding act will be here all next week, and no matter how the wind blows these men will per form. They are fearless Come and see them and you will realize that they court death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
SOMETHING SHE LACKED. Becky Was a Good Player, But She Had Left Her Medal at
 Home.

The reception room of the Settlement House was unusually hot and the piano was unusually out of tune. Miss Gwynn, conscientious worker, was doing her best, but it was like trying the New York Times. And things were even more hopeless than usual, since this particular worker could only play Classical music She felt that her audience was getting restive. One young woman with wasp-like waist and a picture hat asked politely for T Want You, My Honey: Yes, Do. = while another suggested a"Goo Goo Eyes.
 I'm sorry. girls. but I don't know those pieces" apologized Miss Gwynn. Don't any of you play?"
 After moments hesitation some one suggested Becky Cohen. Becky protested that she didn't play good enough" but her champions insisted that it was only nodesty that made her say that Why. Becky plays beauti- ful,' said one young woman. She's got medal at home that her teacher gave her for her playin."
 A chorus of voices joined in entreaty and Becky allowed herself to be led blushingly to the piano Then she sat down and laboriously began to play She did the first few bars very nicely except for an occasional false note, when suddenly she faltered and stopped
 Why that was lovely. Becky" en- eouraged Miss Gwynn, please so on. J
 Becky looked embarrassed. live for gotten the rest she said.
 "0h, try it again said Miss Gwynn, Tt may come back
 Becky laboriously began cye aea II, but broke down at the same l,l a+ 70 large tears began to gather ia le syes.
 Never mind; wouldn't worr. a. t it. hastily said Miss Gwynn.
 But Becky was not to be consoIed The tears began to roll down either side of her nose. "Oh, Miss Gwynn, ? she sobbed, II just wish had my med al with me; know I could play then. ?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
PROTESTS AGAINST CHINESE
Native Chief of Bechuanaland ob- jects to Imposition of "Chink"
 Labor.

Bathoen, chief of all the Bang waketse tribes of British Bechuana- land: has sent to the colonial secretary at London remarkable protest against the importation of Chinese labor into the Transvaal.
 Tn it the Bang'Waketse chief calls the attention of the British colonial office to the fact that the natives of South Africa get their living by working in the diamond and gold mines, and he asks:
 If the Chinese come into South Africa, what will become of us?" With the money earned in the mines, he says, the natives feed and eloths their children and pay the hut tax; and if these Asiatics," as he calls them, are allowed to come into South Africa 1t will be an exceedingly grave matter
 Poverty" he declares, will De great, and the government will not be able to get the hut tax from any of ds, as there will be no work for us'' He. therefore, is opposed to the inn portation of Chinese into South Africa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
THEATRICAL
 CHATTER
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be surprise to many in this city to know that Felix sDeGregorio, who is better known as Felix Gregory, the bass solo singer of the Immaculate Conception church choir, will also join the ranks of the professionals. He was in New York last week having his voice tried out for one of the lead- ing opera companies. He wanted to get on with the Ben Hur company but found that every place was filled. However, his singing attracted atten- ton at once while being tried out anG he will secure an important chorus po- sition in another of the big companies.
 Miss Margaret Sweeney of this city is another talented singer who is mak- ing a try for the professionals. She has been tried at rehearsals for the Ben Hur company and may succeed in landing but as her application was made rather late, she, too, may be forced to accept a position with some other company. She is splendid alto singer and ought to make a success.
 DOCKSTADER'S MINISTRIES.
 Lew Dockstader always presents something new in the minstrel line and while much of what he delivered to the big audience at Polls last night was repetition of his last season s program yet there were many things so new that everything went with much satisfaction. The first part set ting is the same but the songs and the choruses were all new. Fine solo sing CTS, perhaps as good as any that have ever graced the minstrel stage. The end songs, the comedy work and the general presentation of the first part were excellent Encores were very busy and every singer was given his share. There was no stint or limit to the applause for the stars or the minor roles.
 The second part presented a very funny skit in which Neil O'Brien, that eccentric and clever comedian, was the central figure. The scene represented a trolley car with O'Brien as conductor and the sketch while it lasted was real ly a numerous and laugh producing feature.
 Then followed other new features introduced by Carroll ,Jonnson, who with the assistance of others i'll the company and appropriate stage setting made the sketch pleasing one.
 Lew Dockstader also had q pretty and interesting scenic feature which was novelty in it's way. The grand spectacular ending of the entertain ment was one of the very pleasing numbers and the singers hidden be- hind water lilies Or disguised in the costumes of crows rendered harmon ious accompaniment to the two beauti- ful songs ''The Tale of An Old Black Crow and Where the Water Lilies Crow as sung by James B. Bradley and Manuel ROmaine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
Same Question Bothered Him.

T would like to know said the gruff old father to the young man, who had been calling with considerable ire quercy, whether you are going to mar ry my daughter?"
 So would I" answered the difi1dent young man. Would you mind asking her 2"-Stray Stories.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY. ss. PRO

nLSTRICT OF WATERBURY, SS. PRO- A1 bate Court. Aug 6. 1904
 Estate of Thomas Cullum. late of Water bury in said district. deceased.
 The court of probate for the district of Wat erbuEy hath imitedN and allowed six mon hs from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within sald time will be de- barred a recovery All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Mary A. Cullum, Executrix
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06

WANTED--All the people 10 know that " Waterbury Drug Co.,, corner EasI Main and Spring streets, is the best and cheapest place to buy drugs and medicines of all kinds. Special inducements 10 GUS toners. besides Green Trading Stamps with every purchase.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
POPULAR PENNY A. WORD ADVS
WHDBED.

WANTED-A pair of splints to be used
 w on child's leg. Any person having such call at l66 North Main street. M. Spert. 0-5-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
Big Price for Testament.

A copy of Wycliffe's New Testament which is nearly 300 years old was sold recently in London for $5S9,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
FOR SHLE.

EOR RSALE-Up-to-date drug store, com I plete stock; everything that goes to make a first.class drug store. Quar- tered oak fixtures. Puffer soda fountain, also cash register. Established little over two years. Will sell at a bargain as the wner is going to leave city. Address Drug Store" Democrat office. ot5-u EIOR SALE Customers wanted for one, I two and three-family houses. Must be sold this month. Do you know am selling those lots on South Main street7 am. Come and get terms. No interest or taxes. J. E. SANDIFORD. lo9 Bank street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
Go. E. H. R.

The regular monthly meeting of Co B, Hibernian Rifles, will be held to- morrow Sunday at 10:3O a. m., at which important business will be transacted. The presence of all the members is desired.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06

WANTED-In a private family, one or " two boarders, men or women. Terms req asonable. Call at this office. 84-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
DIsTRIcT or WATERBURY, ss FRO

HISTRICT9 OF WATEkBURY, SS. FRO- 1Y bate Court. Aug. 6. 1903.
 Estate of Jane Cullum late of Waterbury in bury in sald dlStrict deceased.
 The Court Of Probate for the District of Waterbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said state to exhibit their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts pr operly attested within said time wlll be debarred q recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Mary A. cullum, Administratrix.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06

WANTED-Aii newspapers. magazines W and books for our relief department. Salvation Army, 2l2 Meadow St. 6-3-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

School meeting.
 Waterbury association, N A. s. E. Friendly league, home evening, drawing. hand sewing. Bakers union.
 Typographical union, No. 329.
 MEETINGS TOMORROW Sheridan council, K. of c. Fraternal Order of Eagles. Melchisdeck lodge, I. o. B. B. St. Francis Xavier Holy Name so- ciety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06

ITO RENT-Tenement of six rooms In a IL new block. All improvements. 3oe River street. 8-6-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
DISTRICT or WATERBURY. ss. Probate

nISTRICTOF WATERBURY, ss. Probate 4% Court. Aug 6, io04.
 Estate of Ellen Egan late of Waterbury III said district. deceased.
 Upon the application of John Egan, praying that he may be authorized to sell land belong Ing to said estate situated at No. l59 South Elm street, as per application on file more fully ap- pears. 1t is
 ORDERED. that said application beneard and determined at the Probate office in Nater- bury in said District. on the 18th day of Aug. A. D. 1904, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said applica- ton and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the sams one time in some uews- papcr having circulation in said district
 By order Of the Court
 James J. CaSsin, Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06

WANTED-Tenemen of or rooms w near Center at reasonable rent App ply to Chas. F. smith 376 South Main St.
 8-4-3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
LATE WANTS.

N7 ANT ED-A die maker and brass
 w metal worker. Must be first class. Reasonable wages. Peru Electric Manu- featuring Co.,, Peru. Indiana. 6-3 and 6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06

WANTED---Old Soldiers 10 know that
 w all are pensi3nable without regard to disability. At $6. age 62; $8, age 65; $io. ten allowances since June 1, 1904 Apply at oncc to George Robbins. Pension At iorney. 63 Center strees Fire Insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06

IT ADYs CANYASSERS wanted to sell ar
 u ticles used in every household daily.
 $l5 week easily made by energetic per- son. Address Box l94, Waterbury, Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06

C A. @ TT o 7 T A. R..r.+b. 9 The Kind You Have AlEays Bought s's.ss''' ss <&zzzzz1
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-12
HAS MANY CHARACTERS.
Young Girl Exhibits Extraordinary
Instance of Multiple Conscious-
ness During Illness.

An extraordinary instance of "mul-
tiple personality" or multiple con-
seriousness" in which young girl at
different times in her life exhibited the
varying characters of dozen persons,
is recorded by DR.. Albert Wilson, of
England.
The multiplicity Of personalities be-
gan, DR.. Wilson states, when the girl
was attacked with influenza and GER
ebral meningitis, at the age of 121s
years. In the third week of the illness
she was delirious and maniacal, and
showed intense fear of imaginary snakes
visual hallucinations). She was men
tally blind in that she could not recog-
nize people, yet hand or any crease
| in the counterpart became to her q
snake.
In the fifth week recovery set in and
intelligence returned. In the sixth
week suddenly she developed into diff.
ferent personality. While in bed read.
ing and playing with her dolls she com.
menced to shake and clear a space
around her. Then she said: 1T is com.
ing" turned a somersault and sat VI
in bed in this new personality.
Her manner was now childish, ant
her words were clipped as in baby talk
She also used words wrongly. She hat
some conception of her normal self
whom she called that person." She
always said she was very cross will
that person for going and leaving her.
Her third personality she called "Olt
Nick" In her fourth she was deaf ant
dumb. AT another time she became i'm
beetle and blind, and while blind sh
could draw, although unable to draw a
other times.
BY the time she was 16 her norma
personality had practically vanished
AS rule she gave herself a new nam
with each personality.