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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
A REAL GRIEVANCE.
Eow a Soldier Thought He Was Cap
turing Rebel Flag, But 1t Was
Only an Old Stretcher.

l don't claim any medal l have a
vivid recollection of one episode that
prevents me from posing as a hero, and
that was close to Nottoway Court
House, few days before Appomattox,
writes John Brogan, sergeant, company
G, SiXty-seventh New York regiment, in
the National Tribune. l was fanker
for Hambins brigade, formerly COM
manded by Upton. A Twelfth Alabama
confederate, with rusty Enfield, placed
within two inches of my right ear,
without my previous knowledge or con-
sent, procured from me an acknowl-
edgement of the right of Alabama to Sc
cede if she wanted to. My friend from
Alabama was concealed behind big
oak as / approached. was drawing in
my mind pictures of the reception that
awaited us back in the Empire state,
when we, her victorious legions,
marched down Broadway with our KNAPP
sacks crammed full of laurels and our
stomachs astonished with banQuets at
the Seventh regiment armory-heroes
every one, myself includedl To have
such dream so rudely dispelled-I
don'tfeelrightab about it yet! But perhaps
it is better than fertilizing an old Vir-
ginia pasture with what little brains
had. l realized that the fellow be.
hind the Enfield would shoot; but the
click-click of my partner, Vincent
Spencer, turned the tide, and the con-
federate threw down his gun and sur
rendered l was so chagrined and NOR
titled that l pulled off my blouse and
wanted to fight that confederate then
and there and end the war. Nothing
but fists would satisfy my wrath-shoot-
ing or Draining him would not fill the
bill; l wanted to pound him up good!
And, by-the-by, believe that SO out of
every 100 soldiers in our army would
resort to natures weapons to redress
personal insult. l never knew of an in
cident where any soldier in my regi-
ment used other weapons in personal
quarrel
l was in the fight in front of Fort
Fisher, on the lines at Petersburg. 1t
was a dandy fight; and for bravery of
the participants, l never, in the few
battles participated in, saw it excelled
To particularize, before we went out to
attack the enemy We were massed in
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
A MAN MAD.
Went Into Fight to Call Stonewall
Jackson's Bluff and Licked
the Confederates.

1--WE had in my company" said an
old veteran of the civil war, "a mem
ber who had licked in fair fight every
body who would tackle him, even be-
fore we left cantonment. When We
started for the front at last it was pre-
dicted that Tom would put up terri
BILE fight when he met the enemy, ald
that he would make a record that we
should all be proud of. Our first skir-
as his legs would carry him, and great
was the downfall of his popularity. He
went at it, however, and licked nine
different men who jeered at him, and
then we could not understand what
manner of man he was.
THE captain went beyond us in that
matter. He called me to his tent one
day, and as a result of long private
conversation had my eye out for Tom
when we faced the enemy again. We
were in battle line and having all we
could do to hold our own, and Tom
was threatening to bolt every minute,
when l said to him:
Tom, don't you wish you were
home?'
I'D give a million of dollars, he
groaned.
"'Well, if those fellows over there
hadn't raised this row you wouldn't
have had to come down here at ALL
You can't get home now until we have
given them good licking
IL H.
asked.
1.-The colonel is waiting for us to
get mad first Say, Tom, do you know
what Stonewall Jackson said about you
the other day?'
"'Of course not, but if he's been
talking about me he'd better look out.
"'He says that you are only great
big stiff
WHAT
"'And that you haven't got any real
grit about you
"'He says that! If ever meet
him
80 But you never will. He says you
are too big a coward
Then I'll show him BY thunder,
let me at him'
He's right over on the other side
of this cotton field, but you can't get
at him just now. If you wait "a
Il won't wait minute! Hip-hur-
ray! Come on, boys, and give 'em fits!
I'll show old Stonewall whether I'm a
buffer or not!'
with that" said the veteran, "our
fighting man jumps to his feet swings
his cap around his head and dashes for
ward. He was followed by the COM
pany, and the company by the regi-
ment, and as matter of fact our
whole line for mile advanced and
pressed the enemy back and won the
fight. 1t was all owing to Tom and his
getting mad, and 1 may add that from
that time forward he did not suffer
again with case of the nerves. He
always went into a fight mad clear
through"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
Belinda'S Views
By M. A. TAFT.

Ss f IT were not for the men," said
Belinda, oracularly, there would
be no marriages"
Naturally" returned Phyllis, unim-
pressed.
Il mean," continued Belinda, with
dignity, that if the men did not in
,sist, no woman would marry"
oh" said Phyllis, opening her eyes
very wide.
Shakespeare" Belinda went on in
her most seriously augmentative tone,
knew nothing about it."
Phyllis does not belong to the Shakes
peare club, and so she remained silent.
What was it about Anne Hatha-
way?" she hazarded finally, remember
ing the pretty little picture of the Hath
away cottage Belinda had given her.
mo, indeed, it was not" said Be-
linda, 1T was Rosalind, and of course
/ just dote on Shakespeare, and the
club is too sweet for anything, and
wouldn't go to bed a night in my life
without reading just line or two from
the Merchant of Venice, or weeny
bit of Julius Caesar and one New
Years night came home from party
and read whole chapter of Titus An
,lronicus,' when l was so sleepy didn't
know word read but l think it is
TOO mean about Rosalind, for she
wasn't the kind of girl to say that at
all"
mo, of course not" said Phyllis,
sympathetically. you mean about
marriage?"
Yes" said Belinda, "it's one of
-tEcoa famous parts of AS You Like It,
you know, about time ambling and
trotting and galloping-and-and we'll
it just implies that all girls are anx-
ious to get married, and you know that
isn't true, is it?"
"N-no," replied Phyllis.
THAT catching-the-car story is very
true"
Catching the what, Belinda?" asked
Phyllis, confused.
why, that catChing-the-car story
1t is told in just the horrid way a man
would tell it, but it is as true as any
thing.
why, there was poor woman who
got so sad because she said she knew
her husband didn't love her any more
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
SIGNS OF MORAL INSANITY
Abnormal Mental Tendencies Noted
by Prominent English
Physician.

Testifying before the royal commits.
sion on the care and control of the
feeble-minded, DR.. G. A. Mercier, rep.
clans, reports the Washington Star,
said:
81 certainly think there is such
thing as moral insanity"
Some remarkable cases were men,
toned by DR.. Mercier.
An intelligent child of seven had
learned about the pawnbroking busi-
ness by reading an article in maga.
zine. Having learned while at dinner
where some rings were kept he took an
opportunity of slipping into the rooms.
took the rings and went out and
plot.
DR.. Mercier did not say that the
child was responsible at that age, but
certainly it was not the conduct of a
normal child who had that very day
been soundly thrashed for stealing A
normal child could be made to appre-
ciate and recognize what he had done,
but this child could not be made to
appreciate it.
There was another case of a young
man who, while attending one of the
military colleges as student, stole
some clothes and wore them in the
presence of their rightful owners. He
was amply supplied with clothes and
money by his parents. but he liked
these clothes better than his own, and
took them. He could not be persuaded
that it was wrong thing to do, but
there was no other symptom in him Of
imbecility.
DR.. Mercier went on to give another
case of nurse who, he said, had pois-
oned as many as 40 of her patients. 1t
was impossible at that time to discover
any intellectual defect in her. She
was found morally insane because no
motive could be traced. Indeed the
persons she poisoned were her intimate
friends. After she had been in an
asylum for several years symptoms Of
definite insanity began to exhibit
themselves, and she soon became very
deeply insane.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28

ly get 1t of danger myself--as see by
the official records that several of the
glory badges were bestowed for active
service in the capacity of aids to hos
pital corps-the government would feel
honored to place my name on the roll
of the American Legion of Honor. In
the beginning of this article mentioned
the fight of the 25th of March, in front
of Fort Fisher. When the reserves of
the enemy were run over a few of the
confederates attempted to escape. One
man had my eye on; he was making
strenuous efforts to escape; he had on
his shoulder what took to be battle
flag; he paid no attention to our orders
to halt, and the bullets we sent after
him had no effect other than to hasten
his flight. My gun was loaded, and
had the reputation of being the fastest
sprinter in the regiment. 1t is unneces-
sary to state where or when | was
trained; but | outdistanced three con-
federate cavalrymen at Bunker Hill, in
the valley, whose hospitality was de-
termined not to accept. GO after him,
John; there's a furlough and COM
hhioSloh ilSnl loTHlnSC you, get lnaI
fag!" | started for him, and fortune
favored me; for, in looking back he
tumbled into an abandoned pit and he
was my meat! He was scared, threw
down his flag and threw up his hands
Don't shoot, fo' Gawd's sake, Yank!"
he drawled. Pick up that flag and
march," l ordered. Flag? flag? whar
is it?" why, there" l answered
Wall, l done toP the cap'n when he de-
tailed me to carry that thing that
you'uns would sure kill me under mis-
take! He's a hard man; he sed he
hoped you'uns would" l scrutinized
the tlag-and smiled hopeless smile.
Pick it up; come on; march," The
firing had ceased and we meandered
back to company C. 1 was received
warmly, and many curious eyes were
turned on the war-worn banner. What
regiment did it belong to?" said Sergt.
Gegan. With a sigh of content the con-
federate flung it on the ground-it un-
rolled-and big Mike Sullivan, of COM
pany B, exclaimed: MAY the devil re-
caive me if it isn't an ould stretcher!"
Misplaced bravery! If it was only flag!
Wouldn't l be somebody to-day? AS it
is, all the honor that will come my way
is G. A. r. button and six dollars a
month; for I'm only 60.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28

column to the right of the big lookout.
We watched the signal men wig-wag-
ging in the crows nest, $50 feet in the
air, while the solid shot from the con-
federate batteries were going through
the open framework of the tower and
knocking braces and stanchions from
under the men signaling. One well-di-
rected shot or shell would have finished
up the boys aloft. I believe, since that
afternoon, in a personal interposition
of God Almighty. When we marched
out the confederates were still keeping
up their artillery practice, and the gal
liant signal men were still wig-wagging.
(Query: Did any of those men get med
als?)
AS we passed through the fort / no.
ticed that Gems. Grant, Meade and
Wright and several foreign officers
from the fleets at Hampton Roads, were
standing on the bombproof inside of
Fisher. We deployed into line, under
a fierce artillery fire, with as much pre-
cision as if forming for dress parade.
At the order March" we advanced in
orderly time, with arms at right
shoulder shift. The confederate small
arms opened from rifle pits and light
line of their main defenses. We were
losing heavily, when a tall young SOL
dier jumped to the front, and swinging
his rifle over his head, shouted: Fol
low me, men!" With a yell our line
broke into run, over the rife pits, on
to and over their reserves and first line
of breastworks, capturing or killing
everything in our front. The lead that
corporal gave us did the work; and |
believed then, and so did every man
and officer in the Sixty-fifth New York,
that we could have taken their main
line of works with slight loss, as Capt.
Devine, who was in command of our
regiment, formed us within 300 feet of
the same fort we captured on April 2,
without drawing any artillery or mus
kerry fire, when q major on the staff
rode up and ordered us back to the CAP
tured rifepits.
Did that corporal get credit for his
bravery or medal? Here is what he
got: AS our company answered roll
call the next morning, back in our old
camp, the lieutenant called him out of
line and severely reprimanded him for
his action in taking the company out of
his hands, and giving orders, which no
man in his position had a right to do.
"The next time you are guilty of such
a thing I'll reduce you to the ranks, -
the lieutenant said.
l narrowly missed one of those coy-
eted medals-and I believe that with
proper representation, backed up with
a political pull, to say nothing of the
several wounded men was only too
glad to help to the rear, and incidental
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28

because he didn't kiss her as he used
10 before she was married. I'd just
like to catch Tom acting like that.
We'll, she was as sad as sad could
he, but her husband said it was all
right, and he did love her just as
much, only he said, you see, it is just
like catching the car"
"Oh!" said Phyllis.
THAT was funny, wasn't it? You
'see,' said this horrid man, when | am
trying to catch the car | run for 1t and
make a great hullabaloo and wave nv
stick at the motorman. But when | get
in sit down quietly and read my pa-
per. That Is the way it is about matri-
mony. l am just as much interested
in the car though | don't go waving
my stick after have caught it. 1t is
just the same with my wife, though |
think just as much of her as | did be-
aore was married
Now, | think that's a perfectly hor-
rid story, and that was a very horrid
man, and the worst of it is, IL certain
NY is true"
Belinda lowered her voice, Mortified
look came over her face, and Phyllis
hooked sad in sympathy.
Now, that is just what mean about
girls getting married" and Belinda
spoke seriously and solemnly. Every
man in the world is just bound to
catch the car, and every girl would
just like to keep him running after 1t
all day and all night, for ever and ever.
and never catching it." Belinda drew
a long breath.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
CAMPING SONG.

Has your dinner lost It's SAVIOR,
Has your greeting lost Its cheer?
Is your daily stunt a burden?
Is your laughter half a sneer?
There's a medicine to cure you,
There's a way to lift your load,
With horse and saddle and a mile OF open
road.
is your eyeball growing bilious?
Is your temper getting short?
Is this life blind deluslon,
OR a grim unlovely sport?
There's a world of health and beauty,
There's a help that cannot fail,
In day behind the burros
'On dusty mountain trail.
Come out old man, we're going
To land that's free and large,
Where the rainless skies are resting
on a snowy mountain marge.
When we camp in Gods own country,
You will find yourself again,
With fire and blanket and the stars upon
the plain!
Bliss Carman in The Reader Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
Precedent Established.

"Yes," said the angular female, this
horrid burglar actually pointed a re-
volver at me and prevented me from
speaking a word"
"Horrible!" exclaimed the plump
woman.
"And SO humiliating, too" continued
the a. f. "My husband was present and
now l suppose he'll be trying the same
experiment. ."-Chicago ews.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
BEAUTIFUL SKIN,
Soft White Hands and Luxuriant
Hair Produced by Cuticura
Soap.

Millions of Women Use Cuticura Soap,
assisted by Cuticura Ointment, the great
skin cure, for preserving, purifying and
beautifying the skin, for cleansing the
scalp of crusts, scales and dandruff, and
the stopping of falling hair, for softening,
whitening and soothing red, rough and
sore. hands, for baby rashes, itchings and
chafings, for annoying irritatons and ul-
cerative weaknesses, and many antiseptic
purposes which readily suggest them
selves, as well as for all the purposes of
the toilet, bath and nursery.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
Professional Courtesy.

than you do" said the first landlady.
ooh, don't know" rejoined the other.
You keep them so thin that they look
logger than they really are."-Chicago
Daily News
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
Let Your Grocer
Bring Your Breakfast

"A little fruit--a jar of cream
and Egg-O-See.
Worry not about cooks or cooking
we've done all that for you-for
Egg-o-See is flaked whole
wheat-cooked exactly right.
Strong in it's sweet simplicity.
Pure in its natural flavor of perfect
f1aled whole wheat-Egg-O-
See is natures food.
An Egg-O-See breakfast makes
your dinner and supper taste better.
Back to Nature-Eat Egg-O-
See. Don't worry about meals,
their cooks--or their cooking-Eat
Egg-O-See-for nothing else by any
other name is the saine-or nearly
as good-and try it row-for your
grocer sells Egg-O-See.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28

Pisos Cure for Consumption is an infaili-
BILE medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28

Classics are the books that travel along
with us in time. Popular successes mere
" cross our path.-Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28

Most of those VINO nave tried it report
that marrying the landlady is poor
way, after all, to pay bill for board
Boston Globe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28

Are your cothes faded? Use Red Cross
Ball Blue and make them white aga n,
Large 2 OF. package, cents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
Exnlnined.

New Boarder-Look here! Why can't
have full cup of tea?
Waiter Girl-That was a full cup when
took it outer the kitchen, but, ye see,
in the bottom of the cup. Philadelphia
Ledger.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
Need Seasoning.

In partaking Of the Fruits of Sue
cess, it is Away well to season them
with the Salt of Discretion. Puck. /
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28
Fight and Divorce,

tlSht ana divorce.
Knicker-Did their married life run
smoothly?
Bocker-No; first day Russia-Japanned,
then Norway y-Swedened.-N. Y. Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-07-28

- f IT were not for the men," said
Belinda, oracularly, there would
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