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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-26
TEXAS BANK
CLOSED
Examiner Williams Wired the Comp
troller Of the Currency That It 10
lnsoIvent.

Washington, Jan. 26.-The First Ma
tional Bank. Nederland, Texas. has
been closed by the comptroller Of the
currency upon telegram from Exam
liner Williams that the bank is insolv-
eut
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27

If her system Is in a derauged condi-
ton, or she is predisposed to apopleNy
or congestion of any organ, it is at this
time likely to become active and, with
a host of nervous irritations, make life
q burden.
At this time, also, cancers and tumors
are more liable TO begin their destruc-
tive work. Such warning symptoms as
sense of suffocation, hot flashes, diz-
ziness, headache, dread of impending
evil, sounds in the ears, timidity, pal
pitation of the heart, sparks before
the eyes, Irregularities, constipation,
variable appetite, weakness and inqui-
etude are promptly needed by intelli-
gent women who are approaching the
period of life when woman's great
change may be expected.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the worlds greatest remedy
for women at this trying period, and
may be relied upon to overcome all dis
tressing symptoms and carry them
safely through to healthy and happy
old age.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound invigorates and strengthens the
female organism, and builds up the
weakened nervous system as no other
medicine can.
Mrs. A. E. G.. Hyland, of Chester
town, Md, in a letter to Mrs. Pink
ham, says:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
"I had been suffering with falling OF the
womb for years and was passing through the
change of life My womb was badly swollen.
had good deal of soreness, dizzy spells,
headaches, and was very nervous. 1 wrote
YOU for advice and commenced treatment
,-I; pi,In ntonI
pound as you directed. and 1 am happy to say
that all those distressing symptoms left me,
and have passed safely through the change
of life well woman"
For special advice regarding this inn
portant period women are invited to
write to Mrs. Pinllham for advice. It
Is free and always helpful.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27
TRADED HORSES.
How Yankee Captain Persuaded a
Georgian with Fine An
imal TO Swap.

Naturally, the reader, If he has ever
been, or is now, or if he only has an
inclination to be a horse-trader, will
read this article with the expectation
of gaining a new point of informa-
ton.
But our story relates only to Gus
tom OF trading in military circles in
time Of war, and though this particu-
lar incident may not have fallen un-
der the observation of the reader, yet,
If he has been a soldier, no doubt a
parallel case can be called to mind.
The narrator of the story was dis
tingulshed Georgian, and as we were
more interested in the events than the
time and place, that part of the story
was lost; yet the incident Is vouched
for as having actually occurred.
John Smith lived on southern soil,
yet he was a stanch union man. His
neighbors had all joined issues with
the confederacy, and of course no fra
ternal feeling existed for anyone who
stood an avowed antagonist to the
PRINCIPLES they believed to be right.
Smith was forced to bear insults on
every hand. His cattle were killed,
and, In fact, the sentiment prevailed
that it was perfectly right to appro-
pirate any property belonging to him,
for either public or private use.
But though this was contrary to our
union hero's idea of right and wrong,
lie never complained.
Often assassination or a rope in the
hands of a mob were insinuations
brought to bear upon his mind to in
duce him to disavow his convictions
But all this seemed to make him the
firmer and the more determined not
to complain.
But fortune often changes, and in
the course of events the occasion pre-
sented itself where it seemed the
tables were about to turn.
A small union foraging force had
made its appearance in the neighbor-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27
A SHORT RED SHIRT.
coins Midnight Reception
of a Courier.


Schuyler Hamilton, major general OF
volunteers in the United States army,
contributes to the voluminous war his
tory this amusing anecdote of Presl-
dent Lincoln:
A telegram was received by Gen.
Scott announcing the victory of the
union army under Little Mack" and
ROSY" at Rich Mountain, w. Va,
July II, 1861. AS military secre-
tary, I had previously, under tho
commands of Gen. Scott, disturbed
the president five times that night.
When | knocked for the sixth time
at the door of the presidents bed
chamber, he appeared, exhibiting
some little vexation, in red flannel
shirt which, out of modesty, he was
holding down in front. He said:
Colonel, do you ever sleep?" The
reply was:
"Mr. President. was about to ask
you the same question"
He said:
II have not slept much since this
civil war began"
The rejoinder was:
Indeed Mr.. President, I regret to
have to disturb you so often" q had
to do it several times almost every
night; "but you know, Mr.. President,
1 am under authority, and must obey
Gen. Scotts orders without question" )"
"Oh, colonel, understand that very
well. l have been disturbed at every
hour of the night tonight, and Mrs.
Lincoln, also" ct was then about four
a. m.) "She is now asleep, and hated
to disturb her. but she has got my
| dressing-gown twisted around her feet,
so 1 have had to come out in my red
shirt. Either l have grown too long
or the shirt has grown too short.
know not which,
But l said: "Mr. President, the tele-
gram 1 hold in my hand will give you
the greatest pleasure; 1t is the an
nouncement of the first victory of the
union army"
But, colonel, what am I to do?"
"Oh, Mr.. President, 1 think we can
manage that. If you will allow me for
once in my life to turn my back on the
| president of the United States, you
can let go, and 1 can pass the tele.
gram over my shoulder"
so so, colonel" said he.
1 faced about, passed the telegram
over my shoulder. He read it, pom
dered ever it, read it aloud.
Colonel" he asked, sis there any
thing in corroboration of this tele.
gram?"
"A great deal, Mr.. President" wa;
the reply.
Colonel" and there was a happy
rhythm in his voice. ripple of merri'
ment and satisfaction, colonel, if yor
will come to me every night and every
hour of every night with just such
kilograms as this l will come out, mo-
only in my shirt, but without any shir
at all. Tell Gen. Scott so.'
He handed me back the telegram
over my shoulder to be duly placed OF
file, and bade me goodnight. Tht
door closed and so closes one of thu
many characteristic incidents in the
life of the martyr president in which
had the honor to be officially par
ticipant.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27
TRADED SHOES WITH DEAD
Curious Custom During the War
How One Man Found Relatives
by the Practice.

after our first battle" said the
major, lit gave re a shock to find all
our dead and wounded left on the field
stripped of shoes and hats. Sometimes
a mans pockets would not be rihed,
while his shoes would be missing. We
were disposed then to talk good deal
about vandals robbing the dead, but
later We came to accept the appropria-
ton of dead mems shoes as a matter
of course and as sort of rule of war.
A man who would treat dead SOL
dier's body with due respect would
have no conjunction about removing
the dead mans shoes, providing they
would fit him.
Il have known our own men to
trade shoes with our dead in the
same way, and thereby hangs story.
After the long march to Louisville in
the fall of 1862 the men of our divi-
sion were walking on thin soles, or no
soles at all, and l noticed that after
Perryyille, on the march to the noun
tains, some of them were we'll shod.
1 couldn't believe that any of my boys
would wear dead mems shoes, but
there were the shoes, and l couldn't
keep my eyes off them. One night
pale young fellow came to my quarters
and said he was in great trouble.
"He said that after Perryville he
traded shoes with a dead man and
thought little of the transaction. See
ing me look suspiciously at his shoes
made him nervous, and that night he
examined the shoes carefully. He
found written on the tongue or flap
of each shoe his own family name.
This startled him and he had queer
dreams. He put the shoes aside and
came TO ask what he should do. We
found under the name of the man the
name of his regiment and company.
Correspondence located the people,
and after the war my little trader Of
shoes found in southwestern Kentucky
branch of his grandfather's family"
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27

hood, and the defenseless inhabitants
were entirely at its mercy. Smith de-
cided now was the time to get even
with his prosecuting neighbors. So
he had his best horse brought from
his stable, and, after having it sad
,iled, he set out to meet the union sol
diers.
He had not proceeded far before he
encountered the man he was looking
for, and recognizing an officer in
captains uniform, he rode boldly for
ward. and after making salute,
called out:
Good morning, captain"
Good morning, sir! Dismount!"
came the reply.
Smith did not exactly understand
that kind of reception, yet, deciding
it Was military custom, he unhesitat-
ingiy complied.
"Unsaddle," was the next command
that was given by the captain.
Smith did that.
"Unsaddle that old nag over there
ana put your saddle on her, and the
one on her on this horse you've been
riding"
AS he hastily complied with this
command, he began to wonder.
Now mount that old horse" was
the next order.
He mounted.
"Now face about"
He faced"
"Now novel"
But this was past endurance; 80
while the old horse was already NOV
ing forward, Smith, turning in his
saddle, called out:
Captain, just let me say one
thing!"
"Well, say it, and say it quick!"
"Well, I've been trading horses 40
years; but this is the first time l ever
traded and didn't have word to say
about it,"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27
Served a Year Without Pay.

"I)o you know" said the major,
that the First Colorado cavalry
served year without pay and without
recognition from the national govern
ment? Colorado had just been desig-
mated a territory, and the regiment
was organized because it was needed.
II had gone through several cam
paigns, when. in 1862. it won a decisive
victory over the confederates. rhis
called attention to the mettle OF the
men. and on reception of the report
of their operations at Washington all
were regularly mustered and received
pay from date of enlistment, in 1861"
Chicago Inter Ocean,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27
A
WHOLESOME
LESSON

psT IRE'S nice place, Mabel" said
the elder of two ladies who had
Just entered the train. And we'll try
to keep it undisturbed, too" she added
proceeding to deposit their shawls,
satchels, ETC., upon the end of each
seat, while the two ladies seated them
selves facing each other.
They were evidently mother and
daughter, the mother large, portly and
fine looking. the daughter a slender,
bright-faced little thing, and just as
evidently people of position" marked
by all the belongings of wealthy trav-
elers.
Elegantly braided linen ulsters, over
suits of black silk stylish hats, dainty
kid gauntlets Russian leather satchels
and shawl straps were their distin-
gushing marks, besides that indescrib-
able air which stamps its possessor as
one used to good society.
$50 very warm! Do reach my fan,
Mabel" said Mrs. Glennor I'VE have
a terrible hot day for our ride!"
But there is such nice breeze.
Inluh IL Will De lOfSlyp ICIOi lSu Wis y
eyed Mabel.
"Oh, you're always contented with
everything. Dear me, hope the car
riages won't be crowded."
"They are almost that now, mamma
We have the only vacant seats, l be-
lieve.'
"And mean to keep them, too
announced Mrs. Glennor.
At that moment spoke voice at hel
elbow:
els this seat engaged, MADAME"
Mrs. Glennor and Mabel both looked
up to see young lady dressed in {
plain, untrimmed linen suit, with {
brown veil covering her hat entirely
and shading plain, homely face.
Her speech was that of well-bret
person, but her exceedingly plain at
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27

tire stamped her in Mrs. Glennor's eyes
as common folks" not worth an ef
fort to be polite.
She turned to the window and set
tied herself in her place without SEEM
ing to hear but good-natured Mabel
spoke at once:
Mine isn't. You're welcome to share
it."
And Notwithstanding the decided
frown on her lady-mother's face, she
tossed her traps over on the pile
already beside Mrs. Glennor, and
smiled reply to the young strangers
quiet THANK you" as she sat down,
Holding the small satchel she carried
in her lap.
room over here with ours" said Mabel,
reaching out her hand toward the
satchel.
The young lady placed it upon the
seat herself, saying:
Il was afraid 1t might trouble YOU"
mot at all, returned Mabel.
But Mrs. Glennor, with a little ac-
cent of spite, addressed her daughter:
Mabel, don't make yourself over
officlous. | wonder how far 1t is to
Hamilton"
Don't the table tell you, mamma %
mo. Only the larger stations are
down. Well" with sigh and glance
at the intruder, "at least we shall be
able to select our own society there. "
Mamma. dont" pleaded Mabel in
a low tone. flushing at her mothers
rudeness.
Il detest these trains, where every
rude person who chooses may intrude
upon YOU" went on Mrs. Glennor
coolly.
Mabel knew there was no telling
where her mother would stop once she
was on the track, and she noted the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27
MY MOTHERS GARDEN.

Her heeSt was like her garden,
Old-fashloned, quaint. and sweet,
A wealth of buds and blossoms
Hid In still retreat
Sweet vlolets of sympathy
b Were always opening there.
And lilies white and pure unolosed,
Each one whispered prayer.
Forget-me-nots there fingered
To late perfection brought
And there bloomed purple pansies
In many tender thought
There hopes first snowdrops took deep root
And Powered because they must,
There loves own roses reached toward
heaven
On trellises of trust
And In that quiet garden
The garden of her heart
Song birds built nests, and caroled
Their songs of cheer apart.
And from It still floats back to us,
O'ercoming sin and strife,
Sweet as the breath Of roses blown,
The fragrance of her life
Alice IL. Allen, in Good Housekeeping.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27
Down and Out.

Some people drop out of social sat.
and others climb out.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27
Only a Hint.

Mr.. X. Entrlck-See here, young
man, all the other young fellows who
called to see Mabel before you never
stayed later than ten o'clock and
Mr.. Meanwell- Yes. sir,
And | was going to say. II you
don't stay until IL o'clock at least.
I'll take 1t that your intentions are
no more serious than theirs we're
Philadelphia Ledger.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27
Saw Fronch Fnter presden.

Frau julio Ascher. of Lobositz, Boz
hemia, who, as girl of eight, wit
messed the entry of the French into
Dresden in 1913, and has clear rec
objection of seeing Emperor Napoleon.
has celebrated her hundredth birth
day IL the possession of all her facul-
ties.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27
The CHANGE OF LIFE
INTELLIGEMTWoMEN PREPARE
Dangers and Pain of This Critical Period
Avoided by the Use of Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
How many Mo

How many W o
men realize that
the most critical
period in a wo-
mans existence
Is the change of
life, and that the
anxiety felt by
women as this
time draws near
is not without
reason =?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27
Realistic.

Critic-A wonderful artist indeed!
He painted London fog.
Visitor-And was 1t realistic?
WAS it? Why. everyone who looked
at 1t had to eeze."-Chlcago Daily
News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-27

RAMl Ec AND WARTS removed without pain
mUIES or danger No scarleft. We tell how
free. 81. e. 81. DiSP ENSARY %, Rochester, N 7.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
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FIRST subscription.
When a change Of address is desired
both the old and new addresses should
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
PREPARING THE HATCHERY.
t;oycrnmcnt 10 Begin Work In SwantOn
4 Canadian Getting Great Haul"
OF pike Right ON the Line.

Svanton, March disappointment
Carter of the national fish hatchery. st.
JohnsburN, was in town yesterday ar
ranging for tho spring pike propag eating
work. The old State hatchery Will he
used again this season and Is being
ovcrhauled and placed in readiness. Dur
ing the coming summer it is expected
the government will build a new hatchery
on the site secured for the purpose or
II. NJ. Stone. plans for which have been
drawn. Captain Hawlcy has been engaged
to take charge of the government boat
Cygnct. during the spring work. and
Edward Sisco will act as engineer. Lee
rarman is engaged to operate the gaso-
line launch. the Heron. The Cygnet is
"A ten horsepower Hcrsshoff boat intend
ed for the lake work. while the launch
will be used on the river.
The Canadian boundary line crosses
Missisouoi bay few rods north of the
mouth of Missisquo river. while IT Is a
mile or more to the Canadian shore. Reed
Miller Clarcnceville fisherman, is
orcrating. through the ice, a 40 rod seine
lust off the middle branch. his outfit be-
ing right up to the limit of the boundary
line. In this way he traps great quantities
Of fish seeking the river for spawning.
The Vermont fishermen naturally feel
ugly about it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
sWANToN MURDER CASE.
An italian Tells County Court about
the Shooting.

St. Adams. March 2l.-Thc murder case
Of state vs.. Giovanni Viscome was re-
suncd in Franklin County Court this
morning. Joe Spinelli, who was present
at the time of the shooting, told his story
through an interpreter as follows: lie
told of the rooms ard their occupants
IN the morning in question and said that
Phillip the deceased man, WITS very
mich intoxicated and made several visits
to the room, on one of these trips 10
carried II fork with which he probbed
one Of the party Galliardo, In the leg,
at which Galliardo protested. On Phil
lipi's next trip to the room. Viscome with
his gun over his shoulder. started toward
the door. whereupon Phillip said: "Where
are YOU goine?" Viscome replied. going
hunting" Phillip rejoined. "you ore not
going hunting to-day" and grabbed the
barrel of the gun. Viscome retaining his
grip on the butt. AS they struggled fer
the possession of the weapon. the gun
was broken in two at tho small of the
stock. whereupon Niscome thre" his part
of The gun on the floor and said. "fou
must give me a new gan tomorrow.
Phillip thercupon stopped down, picked
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23

night in the form of chest of solid
silver. valued a $3.50. The presenta tom
was made in the private office of Audi
tor w. G. Crobbe in the Central Ner-
mont Office building, where Mr.. Coleman
had been asked to come on a business
prcteXt. There Mr.. Coleman found all
of the officers OF the railway from Vice.
President FitZhugh down. The presen1
tation speech was made in happy mani
ner by Superintendent of Transportation
W. f.. Mullins. Mr.. Coleman. who was
completely surprised and greatly affect
ed responded in graceful and feeling
speech. in which ne referred to his five
vears' residence and association in ST.
Albans as the plcasantcst of his life. The
chest is of finely polished golden oak\
with deck arrangement and three
drawers. lined with white silk. in which
were arranged the treasure Of $50 pieces,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
WAR WITH JAPAN PREDICTED.

More than one observer has expressed
in private conversation the fear that if
japan should win an overwhelming vic
tory in her struggle with Russia, it would
not be many years before the United
States would have to face trouble with
Japan over the Philippines. but Con-
gresham Hull of Iowa is probably the
first man to give public expression to any
apprehension of this character. Tie de-
clarcs that this country is likely to have
q bloody war with Japan, and his ut
tcrance is all the more important
owing to the fact that he is chairman of
the House committee on military affairs.
This prediction is based on the opinion,
said to be held in various European capt.
tails as we'll as in this country. that as
soon as the Japanese have won against
Russia they will Immediately proceed to
the task Of driving Occidcntals out of
landed possessions in the Far East. and
that the United States will come second
TO Russia. Congressman Hull holds that
the Japanese need the Philippines. and
that we would he in tho same situation
that Russia is in as regards ability tc
handle q war seven thousand miles away
| The idea may be advanced in this con
Injection that in struggle between tho
United States and Japan over the Philip
niroe warfare would be CD FRIED on rrjn
cpally on the water and that in such
conflict our superior navy would be o
Immense advantage. This is, true but tn,
fact remains that in the first DECISIVE
conflict between Russia and Japan tn
liatter's torpedo boats put a number O
Russia most powerful lighting ships on
of commission; and even if We were T.
send a fleet to the Philippines much NOR
powerful than any the Japanese coul
collect there, night attack on the par
of Japan's mosquito fleet might serve t
put the two nations on more equal term
than would at first sight appear.
As a matter OF fact, however. the jar
anese are so near the Philippines as CON
l pared with the distance which separate
lus from those possessions that 1t woul
r be possible for them to land a consider
, able army there whereas 1t would be
practical impossibiilty for this country I
! send to the Philippines an army lars
D enough to cope with the enemy. Thel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-03-23
SUMMER MEETING FISH AND GAM
LEAGUE

The summer meeting of the Vernon
Fish and Game League will probablI
be held in St. Adams and plans will n
made for Il rousing gathering. Pres
dent Frank L. Fish of Nergennes sa
Tuesday that while nothing dcinitI
had been arranged by the eNecutiNI
committee it seemed to he the genera |
desire that 81. Adams be the Niece
This year for the annual outing of u
league. ST. Adams made overtures t'
the meeting last year but was nnsus
Cessful. the trip being made to 70
Frederic on the New York shore
Lake Champlain. 1t is anticipated III.
the gathering this year will De
most largely attended OF any heid
"A long time as the members are wan
ing up to the importance or hsh
game interests in the state, Mueh
/ terest is also manifested in the cohtrY
versy now going on between caha'
and the United States in reference
| seine fishing in Lake Champaign
| fact there seems to be general "os'
| TO sit up and take notice all along u
| line.