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machine guns mounted on the launches the daring
workers would have been annIhilated
have seen only coward in the naval ser
vice This was the assault of Fort Fisher. | was
wounded. and had been Jerked into place of safety
behind pile of sand by marine and was landed
the body of man who had worked himself
into the sand below the surface of the ground. The
monitors firing us, and he pulled his knees
up to his chin a shell came hurting by. " Hello!'
| said. Are you wounded" and he answered. am
afraid to novel" He scared that he would
cry as the shells flew us, and the only
ticularly impressed me, because every time he
moved he hurt my broken legs
But in contrast with this the beach
was the courage of whose resignation had
been accepted the week before. 1t that of
DR. Longstreet, of those rare heroes who didn't
know what fear was. AS far eye could reach the
dead and wounded lay upon the sand, and those who
had lost much blood cried out for water. Dr. Long
street was trying relieve this thirst by taking the
canteens from the dead and passing them around
among the brave lads; but the bullets singing
around his head, and begged him to lie down. He
kept at his work, and had just said, We will have
you all off the beach tonight when bullet struck
him in the forehead, killing him instantly When |
think of his constitutional bravery and his of
duty and manly courage in trying to jolly us along
who were half dead from wounds, | feel that
Drawer man ever lived than DR.. Longstreet. The
help which in a crisis like this the first to come,
the simple kindly, quiet devotion to duty, looking
back at it all now, has impressed me the thing
of more value in the lesson of heroism than all the
rest.
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under quarantine, When one OF
our sailors fell from the rigging
to the deck and was killed. We
could not go ashore for his burial,
and decided to bury him at sea;
and, contrary to the custom, the
Captain insisted that his body
be consigned to the sea in a
coffin. There were no screws on
board for the coffin, and the car
penter had to perform the grue-
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some task of mailing it, which, suppose got on
nerves, to begin with, and the subsequent happen
ings finished off in fine shape.
The burial service conducted on the quarter
deck where the coffin placed, and the rites had
only begun when a Clamorous noise fell on the air,
and the coffin lid was forced open several inches. 1t
utterly impossible to describe the CONSERVATION
that this prolonged cry produced. Nearly three
hundred men suddenly made off forward and it
sometime before order restored and the
canny noise was explained to the satisfaction of the
crew. The gases formed in the coffin stronger
than the nails, and drew them out making the ter
rifying squeak Even the officers lost color, and l
shared their dismay When the two boats one for the
body and for the crew. ready for the solemn
trip it was late, and was ordered to take charge
and tow it out to sea. The moon had risen when
the side, and strong breeze brought
us rather bolsterous sea as we crossed the bar.
A Panic Stricken Crew
T WAS glad indeed when we had gone far enough
to cast the body overheard and had proceeded
when the crew became panic stricken. They
dropped their oars, their faces blanched with fear
and their bodies shook in ague. All hands
paralyZed and dumb with dread, and only the stroke
oar found his voice.
He's coming, srl" I looked back and readily
understood the mems fear. had much ado to control
myself; it certainly appalling spectacle and
one not easily dspelled The coffin was standing
appeared to be leapng toward The were
clearly panic stricken, and it took time to
muster up their courage to recapture the coffin,
knock in the head and allow it to sink. They were
all brave to the point of recklessness, but this
canny experience was nerve wreCklng and test of
real courage.
During cruise in the Mediterranean MANY
years later | witnessed another curious incident in
the way OF ghostly experiences that put the feeling
of officers and men to a severe trial. We sailing
along under bright moon, when the order given
to shorten sail. This order obeyed, and when
the topgalant sails clewed up, there in plain
sight stood man on the fore topgallant yard. The
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gallant foe. They gave even a
more practical demonstration of
their feelings for the fallen heroes,
many of whom were naked, hav-
ing stripped themselves to swim
ashore, by scrubbing and fitting
them out with Uncle Sans uni
forms. They were fed and cheered
to make them forget their sur
rOundings. and received in full the
American tribute to a gallant foe
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Fear of the Supernatural

STRANGELY enough, though perhaps it is we'll
~ known, men who have made records for courage
in real danger have frequently shown the absence of
raj They go all pieces, and will look shameaced
for days unless they have active duties to take
their minds from their seeming disgrace. | remem-
Der one occasion distinctly, because it during
the year of my first active service in 1868 board
the Powhatan We off St. Thomas and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
By George Forts

years ago of the large and chocolate con-
Germs devised advertising scheme by which they
gave to anyone who called at their establishment
small sample tins of cocoa.
The millionaire chance had come. He went to
the store and took all the samples they would give
him. Then he went again, and then sent his wife
and all the members of the family, even down to the
servants to get the free samples of cocoa. 1t was
not because he close, for he wasn't, he was
liberal; but the boyhood teaching that cocoa was
luxury had remained with him, even though he was
worth millions.
There a rich in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
who some years ago lost several hundred thousand
dollars in lard deal. He was worth a good many
Millions however, and his loss was small in COM
parlson with his wealth. yet it affected him that
he laid aside his new overcoat and hat and dragged
from his attic ragged coat and worn out hat which
he in order to economic on his new clothes
Refused to Drink Tea
A MOTHER man of great wealth. when the price of
tea went up, refused to drink any of it himself
allow his family to until the price had again dropped
In spite of this, the wealthy and tea was
his favorte beverage.
1t is told of a man in western city, who had
made millions in copper, that he spent his money
lavlshly and was extremely particular about his
clothes, with the exception of his shoes 1t said
that he wore pair of shoes for year and one
winter though his fur overcoat cost several hundred
dollars he wore his shoes through to the ground and
finally died of pneumonia which he contracted
through getting his feet wet
There was woman who saved the rawlings from
clothes to do her sewing with because she did not
like to spend the money for spool of thread, and
yet this died poor because of the vast amount
of money she had given to charity.
An old bachelor millionaire in New Jersey
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Cheers for the Gallant Foe

WIHEN the commander of the Vizcaya Captain
w Eulate, was placed in chair and hosted to the
deck, he was received with the honors due his rank
He was bleeding from three wounds and though very
weak from loss of blood, he staggered to his feet,
unbuced his sword belt and after kissing his sword
presented it to me token of surrender. handed
the sword back to Captain Eulate, and at this my
men made the welkin ring with their cheers for the
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officer of the deck asked the officer of the orecastle
what that doing aloft and was informed
that the men all on deck But could
him plainly, and the officer hailed him. but he did
not reply Finally of the was sent aloft to
make the come down Immediately and report
the quarter deck. However, before the sailor
had reached the foretop the stranger suddenly dis
appeared
There great excitement deck when the
watch mustered and all hands were present,
and the superstitous sailors stood about in groups
predicting frghtfu misfortune to the ship and
watching for the temperance of the ghost. The
lads were brave enough when the time to fight
tangible foes but mysterious guest too much
for them. They were ordered to their hammocks,
but there not much sleep. The next night the
mystery solved The figure appeared again.
and found to be a shadow from canvas the
manmast; which proves that men can be seasoned
up to courageous action when duty calls, but
amount of campaigning prepares against
touch of superstition, and is invulnerable
against supernatural fear
There was one feature about the late war with
Spain that appeals to and reflects great credit
upon the navy of the United States, and that was
the splendid phase of geneness that actuated every
man of our boys, who became tender
when the enemys flags were down. Our
Jealous in the of the brave but unfortunate
enemy who had fought them as they had been
anxious a short time before to kill them all Boats
quickly manned, and the crews faced danger
in this feat great any during the siege; for
magazines exploding, and it required courage
and GOODNESS to face it, but they returning
with the wounded, who made comfortable
as possible on the quarter deck
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-01
THE LOOTING OF BANKS

cannot denied that failures Of banking institu-
ons occurring with alarming
Within few weeks Senslands lootng OF the Milwaukee
Avenue bank OF Chicago and the of the First National
Chelsea startled the
OF these coapses died away report Of
the wreckng the Real company Phila-
delphia.
This institution was strong and rich It had capital
s1.50O0O0 n surplus sl,54sS00 while
earning 10 cent dividends and selling at nearly
$3.50 a share.
Today it's ruin is complete. millions dollars
involved it's failure The unfortunate feature
the collapse hundreds depositors moderate
means in danger OF losing their all.
The Real company the wall
because the president OF II thief and because he
had loans real specuator who
posed promoter, but who appears 10 have been
plunger the
1t Is said Nipple the president Of the trust
who known have taken his life, hypno
tzed by the but who permitted him continue
in that criminal Because bank president
eminent In the community because he is worker
generally respected,
should precauton be taken him from playing
ducks brakes with the OF the depositors?
hduciary Institutions continue to directors
w direct, but those OF company
aminer who in this appears not to have examined
at all?
religious sincerity be taken for granted.
his financial integrity dealing peoples
should be- II he is honest will he desire it
be
Financial hascos the Philadelphia kind it is for
typical but sporadic. However IL banking
institution having of strength ability
respectabity recltlessly crimnally
carried en- what guarantee has the depositing public
similar exercise OF financial
institution?
None save the honest vgilant and unremitting
conscientious and capable directors That fur
nhes good safeguard that has yet been devised
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-01
LABOR DAY.

On Monday next toers throughout this great
republic will cease from their accustomed tasks
in order to join in the observance of Labor Day,
which custom and the law have established as the
day on which organized labor shall hold its
reunions, discuss its principles and enjoy a brief
period of relaxation and recreation.
The celebration of Labor Day grows more
general, more fitting and more significant with each
passing year, and it serves TO emphasize the dignity
of labor in a way that is impressive and enduring
Nor can il be denied these annual demonstra-
tions to establish more friendly and cordial
relations between employers and employed be-
tween the non-wage working public and the mil
lions who toll
There is something inspiring in the spectacle
of thousands OF men employed in the various crafts
marching through the thoroughfares of numberless
communities not so~nuch because such parades are
a demonstration of strength as because they show
that many men are willing to make personal
rnces for the common good
The fundamental principle OF organized labor
is that of unselhshness Men affiliate themselves
with the unions, not so much for the purpose OF
the betterment OF the condition of all members OF
their craft.
1t is case of one for all and all for one, and
each must surrender personal preference in
order that that which is best for all may be estab
lished and maintained.
AT this late day no need exists for pointing
out the benefits of organized labor TO the workers
themselves, and to the communities in which they
live. These benefits are as positive as they are
manifold and he must be dense, indeed who does
not realize their real value and benefcence.
The celebration in this city and vicinity prom
ses TO be even more elaborate than in previous
and there will be universal wish that neither
unpleasant weather nor any untoward happening
will mar its enjoyment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-01
TWO SORRY SPECTACLES.

Don't let yourself become your hus-
bands domestic servant It's a sorry day
In married life when a man awakens 20
the fact that all that his wife does for
him can be done by hired labor Chicago
Journal
Good advice 20 young wives. The d.
vorce court records are filled with domestic
tragedies due 20 wives ceasing 20 be the
companion Of their husbands and falling
10 keep pace with their intellectual de-
velopment But our contemporary might
add that 10 is a very sorry specimen OF
man who permits his wife 10 become a
servant and accepts her sacrifice during
years OF poverty. and when he acquires
fortune III treats her or procures a d.
vorce and celebrates the occasion with
banquet 70 his newly found companion
New York Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-01
ROBINSON CRUSOE'S
ISLAND.

We appreciate the correction from a
correspondent in Richmond borough, pub
lished In the Times yesterday, making
clear to our readers what they may not
readily have recalled, that in strict pari-
lance Robinson Crusoes isle was not Juan
Fernandez, the Pacific island west OF
Valparaiso. which the earthquake is said
TO have destroyed, but an unknown island
vaguely described by Crusoe as lying near
the mouth OF the Orinoco.
OF course, only by courtesy, and by a
sort OF make believe could Juan Fernandez
or. indeed, an other island. he called
Robinson Crusoe's. inasmuch as said Cru
soc never existed save In the mind Of
the most gifted OF fiction writer's and in
the grateful imaginatons OF his readers.
Yet in the same sense that Alexander Sell
kirk may be thought OF as the historic
original Of Crusoe. so the island on which
Selkirk passed his forlorn years may be
correctly esteemed the original OF CRU
soe's isle, whithersoever II may I'm the
fiction be set-whether off Guiana, Aus
tralia. or the coast OF Guinea. The natur-
al motive that would lead Defoe 10 the
selection OF another name than Selkirk
for the hero OF his immortal tale would
we think lmpell him 20 transplant the
island 10 a spot in all respects favorable
for the descent OF cannlbals upon It's
coast and for the weaving OF n plot wide.
ly variant from the true story OF Alex
ander Selkirk-- York Times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-01

An alligator is n rare thing I'm the
Southern States now" said c. b. Bunge.
OF Pensacola. Fla. at the Republican.
where they could be seen In hundreds
ten years ago. dotting the banks OF the
rivers and swimming I'm the Florida
swamps. the sight is now becoming a very
uncommon one. The great demand for
their skins Las practically exterminats1
the creatures and they will soon be as
scarce as the Western buffalo Some may
still be found In the Everglades and other
swamps, but they are rarely seen, as they
live i'm mud holes 10 which even the Semi
noles cannot gain access.
THE few that are captured are caught
by means of strategy, as the open water
shooting is a thing Of the past. A strict
watch Is kept over their holes, and the
moment the gator appears he is lassooed
and dragged bodily from his home. II is
very dangerous method while I'm the
water, and IL requires the combined force
of a dozen men to drag an eight-foot ALI
gator to the mainland. Even when this is
done the captors are wary, as a blow
from the creatures tail would seriously
disable the stoutest man.
IAN alligator is slow and clumsy In his
movements. but can swing his tail around
In the twinkllng OF the eye. The Indians
generally wait until they have the animal
in a position where he cannot use his
tail and then sever the ligaments with n
well-directed blow OF their sharp instru-
ments. The government has taken the
bounty off OF the alligators. which In for
mer years was A great source OF revenue
TO the shiftless Crackers that inhabit the
swamps and make their living In the easi-
est possible manner. The price of the
skins has become double what it was a
few years ago. and IL will not be long
substitute for the skin OF the alligator
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-01
HINTS ON DRESS.
The Biggest OF All.

A piece OF soft flannel is better than n
brush for removing dust from silk.
Cut steel buttons may be polished with
powdered pumice stone slightly moistened
and applied with a soft brush or cloth.
A new silk petticoat can be made to last
twice it's usual length Of time If an un-
derruffle OF sateen be made and placed on
the inside Of silk founce at the edge.
Remember in cutting out bodice that
all the portions which are liable TO
stretch, such as sleeves, yokes and col
lars, should be cut on lengthwise fold
OF the material.
A short sleeve or long sleeve with
fulness above the elbow is always more
satisfactory when made over tight fit-
ting lining, as the lining holds the ful-
ness in its proper place.
To make a walking skirt the right
length--that is just to clear the ground
without appearing too short-measure the
person 10 be fitted from the waist line TO
the ground and then deduct an inch and
a half.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-01
pEARY AND THE POLE

Walter weman has determined not TO make his dash
for pole balloon this This decision leaves
Commander Peary, for the present at least
received from that intrepid explorer Of the
of the north within month to whether
succeeded in his undertaking or has experienced
failure.
Peary the month OF october as the period
which hear from her husband that
pole and has returned safely from his
Journey IL he has really reached the pole
world ought learn the fact before
weeks have passed
wellman's postponement of his start for the pole in
n arshp act OF prudence In event and prob
ably an necessity we'll II Wellman should
perils OF the Arctic air in the present
OF balooning would be surprised
should disaster befall him.
By another advance In the methods OF propul-
certainty of direction and In safe manpula
ton generally may reached point of development
render the navigation OF the air really practicable
10 such condition exists today, and IL Welman
his original program fate similar
overlook Andree might have been his portion
Peary. therefore, has rival I'm the field at present
and Americans will sincerely hope that
his COURAGEOUS efforts to reach the pole.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-01
The Feminine Sex and
of Interest to Them

notice how she tries to keep the material
from getting between her lips. The ven
has this propensity. especially when It's
wearer is talking. You will find that
some ladies lift a hand to the edge OF
the stuff and gently pull IT straight, but
you will also perceive that many OF them
endeavor to keep It out of the mouth by
various movements OF the lip. The Sec
ond method gives a disagreeable appear
ance to the countenance and 1t Is certain
that they would avoid 1t II they were
aware OF the fact.
The worSt Of IL Is that the ugly action
of the lip is likely TO become a habit 80
that the movement is made unknowingly
when there Is no veil 10 operate on. III
would assuredly spoil the expression Oh
the face and would convey the notion tnat
the lady was afflicted with some nervous
ailment similar TO but more pronounced
than the twitching OF the eyelid, which is
so annoying to those who suffer from IL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-01
FUTURE OF THE INDIAN.

White men cannot be expected to look
upon the future OF the Indian through the
red mans eyes He is a poet by nature.
and poets are emotional They have their
seasons OF exaltation and their times OF
depression. They are either ecstatic or
moody and some OF them are more in
clined TO melancholia than others
The Indians nature is more sombre
than sunshiny He has a keen sense OF
humor and yet he has repressed and sup
pressed himself for ages. He Is not given
to light-heartednes and II takes a great
deal 20 make him laugh.
Is IL not 10 be wondered at. therefore,
that even so intellectual a man as Chief
Pleasant Porter OF the Creeks should re-
gard the nominal disappearance OF his
race In n gloomy spirit? But history is
against his sentimental melancholy. IL is
the Indian in him that longs for the vast
untrammeled life Of the forest. the illim-
liable stretches OF the prairies and the
mighty woods where he hunted and nshed
II is the Indian in him that rebels against
the amalgamation OF his race with the
all-conquering Anglo-Saxon and sees In
II only Nirvana an chronological nothing
ress, sudden dropping out OF the pro-
cesslon OF races, like one OF his own los,
rivers.
But viewed in the larger light Of his
tory and, as we believe. correctly. there is
every reason for qualification ard none
for sulenness or sadness. The world is
governed by laws so vast that II is not
the part OF human wisdom to complain
for they can be only just. The Indian has
played the great game OF the world, and
has lost. The fittest has survived and al
ways Will. But that does not mean that
people that nominally perishes has
served no good purpose. or that II will
disappear when IL has ceased to be a race
The indian has a past that is splendid
lin barbaric sense. He has a future that
Is splendid In civilized sense. unless
we are 10 concede that barbarism is the
ordained state of the race.
The Indian will bring much to the great
race OF which he is 10 be I'm time only a
part His contribution TO the sum OF hu-
man progress will be infinitely greater
and more valuable than IL he retained his
tribal entity. No people can attain a
higher goal than TO become n component
part OF such a civilization as the Anglo
Saxon has proved to be, and II Is sn
honor rather than in any sense a degrade.
tion TO become aesimilated into IL instead
OF remaining mere negation and obsta-
Gle In It's path.-Kansas City Journal
Have you seen the who is who r,nano
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-01
FATE OF THE LIAR.

Tulsa q. To holds the record for the
man who has, az least. the reputation
Of being the biggest llar on earth. Re-
Gently he became engaged in a fight. and,
although he was considerably worsted.
two friends who were with him at the
time refused to lend assistance. When IL
was all over he demanded angrily why
they had not responded to his cry for
help. Didn't you hear me holer for
help?" ne sputtered. with wrath. Yes. I
heard you holler," replied one who knew
him well. ''but you're such n liar that |
didn't know whether you meant IL or
not kansas City Journal.