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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03

The sloping vineyards along Ontario
we're lightly veiled In the mists OF
Indian summer. In the air was that
dangerous warmth that steals into
the veins and lulls the brain to dreams
aad reminiscence. The giant cataract
could be heard family, drowsy, dis
tant hum of monotony-a sound that
seemed to pervade everything and
reach the bewildcred brain, strangely
associated with the heavy odor of
grapes, full ripe; the rich clusters
hanging everywhere, so harmonized
with the amethystine haze in which
the whole scene was bathed, that the
mind was some way duiled to exter-
nails, like n muffled drum, and, yield
ing to the soothing enchantment of
all about 1t, yet failed to distinguish
clearly between sound and smell and
sight.
1t is only by some such psychologi-
cal analysis. whether scientific or not,
that an explanation can be found for
the startling fact that Fanchette. go
ing home from the days picking, al
lowed Ponpon the Jester, the clown,
the great laughing registering Ponpon,
to imprint upon her pretty. upturned,
scarlet lips, kiss, thinking all the
while IL was Antoine.
And such a kiss! A group OF gay
| young girls turned at the sound, only
| to see the demure Fanchette, blushing
to be sure, but smiling in serene un.
consciousness of the fact that 1t was
Ponpon who had slipped up behind her
and tipped her chin back, as Antoine
sometimes did, when he was not too
serious. An old man gathering sticks
raised himself at the sound, only to
see Ponpon's laughing face disappear
| among the bushes at the side of the
road. A little bird heard the sound
and burst into joyous song. A tall
girl, with eyes like blackberries, com
ing around a turn in the path behind
them, heard it and saw, too, the whole
performance, and her heart leaped ex.
ultantly.
so, that It the way when Antoine
is not here! Oh, these demure little
turtle doyes!" and she turned back
20 wait for Antoine.
When he came up Ponpon was hang
| ing over him, casting all manner OF
| jibes al him.
You have excellent taste, Antoine
swear her little chin Is as soft as
ze breast of lie perdrix." He burst
into a loud guffaw. Here Is La Orig
non"-he had given the dark-eyed girl
this nickname because she was tall as
a maypole, and it had stuck because
she was pretty as one-"she will tell
you; she saw Fanchette kiss me-"
"Yes, and l think it is outrageous
Of her."
Ponpon was not prepared for this
as he had no idea anyone had seen
him, and had called La Grignon into
it only to tease Antoine. So he quick
ly ran off to join another group. But
Antoine was silent and his companion
had no chance to poison his mind
against her rival.
Fanchettc entered the vine-covered
cottage and kissed her mother witt
the happiest of faces.
"Ah, my little Mignon, see you
have made up your quarrel of last
night with Antoine"
Yes, mamma. he slipped up behind
me as | was walking hor1e-O, nam
ma, It was so good of him. / know
/ was in the wrong last night and
shall tell him so when he comes to
night"
But Antoine did not come. The
next day Fanchette noticed a differ
ence in the way the girls treated her
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
Census Of India,

According to the latest Indian cen
sus, that of 1901, the population OF
India was 29i ,361 .o56. and the total
number of people employed in various
capacities by tho government was
1,490,276. OF these, 245,S0S were
partially agriculturists, and about as
many more were employed in occupa.
tions not strictly official, thus leaving
about a million who could be called
government officials.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
Two DANGEROUS Epldemlcs.

New York is in the throes of two
dangerous epidemics. The present
year has already begun TO be excep-
tionally bad in respect to both dlpth-
iberia and measles. Just now II out
of every 100 cases of diphtberia are
fatal. AS for measles. which is dan
gerous because pneumonia often fol-
lows, the cases reported in February
reached the ominous total of 6,310 and
1899 more cases were recorded last
week
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
flows This 4?

We oTer One Hundred Dollars Reward for my
case Of CatarFh that cannot be cured by Hairs
CatarTh Curo
F ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known 4. J. Cheney
for the last i5 years and believe him perfectly hu
orabc in all business transactions and financially
able TO carry out any obligations made by his ilrm
WALptNG, KiNNAS q MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo o.
Hairs catarrh Cure "a taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system Testimonials sent free. Price 80 cents per
bottle. Sold by All Druggists
Take 2a,Hs Family PMS for constipation.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
sonaparte's Imposing Signature.

or all the signatures that come to
the capitol attached to official docu.
ments none covers more than that o!
Charles j. Bonaparte. secretary of the
navy. Mr.. Bonaparte's signature is
about five inches long and the greatest
height OF letters is oyer an inch. II
makes the famously big signature. OF
John Hancock attached to the declara
tion of independence look like a pig
my.
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white beds are women and girls who
are awaiting or recovering from opera
tions made necessary by neglect.
Every one of these patients had
plenty Of warning In that bearing down
feeling, pain ut the left or right of the
abdomen, nervous exhaustion, pain in
the small of the back, pelvic catarrh,
dizziness, flatulency, displaccments or
Irregularities. AL of these symptoms
are Indications of an unhealthy con-
dition of the female organs, and il not
needed the trouble may make Roadway
until the penalty has TO bc paid by q
dangerous operation, and n lifetime of
impaired usefulness at best, while in
many cases the results are fatal.
Miss Luella Adams, of Seattle, Wash,
writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham -
"About two years ago I vas a great suf-
fcrer from a severe female trouble, pains and
headaches. The doctor prescribed for me and
finally told me that had a tlrnor and must
undergo an operation IL wanted TO set well.
felt that this was my death warrant, but L
spent hundreds of dollars for medical help,
hut tho tumor kept growing. Fortunately
corTcgpordcdwith an aunt inthc Now England
States, and she advised mo - take Lydia r.
pinhhamis Vegetable Compound, MS It was
EsNtd 10 cuip IunlNfS. luil 80 una DllflcIlatety
bcgnnto improve in health, and was entirely
cured, the tumor disappearing entirely, with
out IN operation. wish every suffering
woman would try this great preparation"
Just as surely as Miss Albums was
cured of tho troubles enumerated in
her letter, just so surely will Lydia r.
Pinlsham's Vegetable Compound cure
other women who suffer from fc-
male troubles, inflammation, sdlney
troubles, nervous excitability or ner-
vous prostration.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all young
women who are i'll to write her for free
advice. She Is daughter-in-law of
Lydia r. Pinkham and for twenty-five
years has been advising sick womer
free Of charge. Address, Lynn. Mass.
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Together

q. maiden fair. the world grows old.
q, maiden fair. the winds blow cold:
-. maiden. give me your hands TO hold.
Let's never mind the weather.
The trec-boughs may be gaunt and bare.
But warmth is In your rcd gold hair
And In your cyos-therc'S mischief thcre'
Let's live and laugh togetherl
Iot's live and laugh together, maid.
And walk lifc's ways all unefraid.
Though cold the wind by wood and glade
No wintry circumstances
Can brtne q chill betwiXt us two;
Love makes all skies seem fair and blue
And blossoms nod begemmed with dew
Beneath loves neciomanciesl
o. maid, the snow drifts high. YOU wis;
o. maid, / hear the north wind hiss;
q. maid, give mo your nps to kiss!
Let's brighten up the weather
With lovei the leaves that gust along
Shall we wee birds on wings OF song:
In RHYTHM life shall glide along
Whilst we twain love together.
Il NJ Lewis in Houston Post
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Important to Mothers.
LARGEST Coal Operator.

Baron Joicey. one of the new Eng
lish peers, is the largest individual
produces &c coal in the world. The
output OF ,ne Hampton and Joicey
Companies, which he practically owns.
amounts to 50,0O0,O0O tons per annum,
and he has besides large interests in
several other coal companies.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
Royalty and American Land.

The royal families of Sweden, Spain
and Italy all own lots l.. New York.
Kaiser Wilhelm owns several parcels
of New York land and has been for
some years heavy investor in West
ern property. The King of England
Inherited from his mother piece of
real estate on Nassau street. in New
York. King Edward owns some thous-
ands of acres of Western land.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
Einy Years in One Place.

Daniel wv. Fowler. inquiry clerk in
the Milwaukee postoffice. has been
half century in the postal service.
Numerous friends remembered the
golden jubilee. sending him flowers
and other tributes. Mr.. Fowler was
born in log cabin which stood near
what is now the western limit of Mil
Yankee
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
Reasoning of Animals.

In the unending controversy as to
the reasoning powers of animals the
weight OF numbers iEclines more and
more against the eminent naturalists
who hold with John Burroughs that
instinct is nearly the sole guide, and
reason plays an extremely small part.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03

torture / went
through now seems to
have been almost un-
bearable. | had back.
aches. pains in the
side and lolns, dizzy
spells and hot. fever.
ish headaches. There
W ere bearing down
pains, and the kidney
secretions passed too
frequently end with a
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03

She was continually finding herself
left out of the little groups that work
ed and chatted merrily among the
fragrant vines. Antoine did not come
near her all the morning. and. when
he passed her later in the day. looked
awav.
Day after day Of the balmy Indian
summer passed away and Fanchette.
no longer in doubt Of the worlds in
justice went about her work with a sad
little heart. What had she done? One
OF the younger girls had just made
an unkind remark about her little
blue bodice with the red eyeIets and
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03

Any old cigar tastes good to the
man who is trying to quit.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03

Lewis Single Binder Cigar has n rich
taste. Your dealer cr Lewis Factory,
Peoria, Ill.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
COULD NOT KEEP UP.

Broken Down, Like Many Another
Woman, with Exhaustins Kidney
Troubles.
Mrs. A. Taylor. of Wharton, N. j.,
says: q had kidney trouble in its
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03

The fellow who browns his trouble
in drink is generally looking for trou-
BILE.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03

The best memory is the kind that
remembers what to forget.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
Do You Want to Know
What You Swallow

There is growing sentiment in this
country in favor of MEDICINES OF KNOWN
COMPOSITION. 1t is but natural that one
should have some interest in the compo-
sition of that which he or she is expected
to swallow, whether 1t be food, drink or
medicine.
Recognizing this growing disposition
on the part of the public, and satisfied
that the fullest publicity can only add to
the well-earned reputation of his medi-
cines, Dr. Il. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y,
has "talten time by the forelock," as it
were, and is publishing broadcast list
of all the ingredients entering into his
leading medicines, tho Golden Medical
Discovery" the popular liver invigorator,
stomach tonic, blood purifier aud heart
regulator; also of his "Favorite Prcscrip-
tion" for weak, over-worked, broken
down, nervous and invalid women.
This bold and out spoken movement on
the part of DIR. Pierce, has, by showing
exactly what his wcll-known medicines
are composed of, completely disarmed all
harping critics who have heretofore un-
justly attacked them. A little pamphlet
has been compiled, from the standard
medical authorities of all the several
schools of practice, showing the strongest
endorsements by leading medical writers
of the several ingredients which enter into
DIR. Pierce's medicines. A copy of this
little book Is mailed free to any one de-
string to learn more concerning the valu.
able, native, medicinal plants which enter
into the composition of DIR. Pierce's med
icines. Address DR.. Pierce as above.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are tiny. sugar
coated anti-bilious granules. They regulate
and invigorate Stomach Liver and Bowels
Do not bcget the pill habit" but cure
constipation. One or two each day for O
laxative and regulator. three or four for an
active cathartic. Once tried always in favor
$50, GOO bs 9wHs RooDSs A%AT GommS1p IN copies ssno o.
Medical Adviser, a book that sold to the ex
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1906-05-03
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Easo, powder. IL cures pain
full, smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing
nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by
all Druggists, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, 10 Roy, N. Y.
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When a girl begins to ask a fellow
about his life insurance the rest ought
to be easy.
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tent OF 100000 copies o few
years ago, at $50 per copy.
Last year we gave away
80, 900 worth of these invalua-
BILE books. This year we shall
give away s50,0o0 worth OF
them. Will you share In this
benetltY II so, send only 81
one-cent stamps TO cover cost
OF mailing only for book in
stiff paper covers, or 81 stamps
for cloth-bound. Address DR..
T. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
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1t is the respectable appearance of
most sinners that makes them danger
GUS.
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HOSPITALS CROWDED
Mira. Pinfhem's Advice Saves Many
From this Sad and Costly Expericncs.

1t is q sad but
certain fact that
q v ry yc a r
brings q n i'm
crease in the
numberofopera-
tons performed
upon women in
o u + hospitals.
Hforcthun three
fourths of the
patients ! in g
nm fl,rco uVoxU>
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me sincere sorrow. Although in the
same class, / was several years his
Junior, and, unlike him, was more we'd
ded to boyish sports than to books.
Often, when we were cadets. have left
barracks at night to participate in some
merry-making, and early the following
morning have had recourse to him to
help me over the difficult portions of
my studies for the day. Since we had
graduated in June, 1853. and had each
been ordered off on duty in different
directions it had not been our fortune
to meet. Neither the lapse of years,
nor the difference of sentiment which
led us to range ourselves on opposite
sides in the late war, had lessened my
friendship; indeed, the attachment,
formed in early youth, was strengthen
ed by my admiration and gratitude for
his conduct toward our people in the
vicinity OF Vicksburg. His considerate
and kind treatment Of them stood in
bright contrast to the course pursued
by many Federal officers, and his acts
were ever characterized by those gen.
tlemanly qualities which distinguish
him as boy. No soldier fell in the
enemy's ranks whose loss caused me
equal regret.
1t became apparent almost imme-
diately after the battle Of the 22d that
Sherman would make an attack upon
our left, in order to destroy the Macon
Railroad: and from that moment, may
say, began the siege of Atlanta. The
battles of the Goth and 22d checked
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nized that my power, upon any occa-
sion, to deal quick and heavy blows TO
the enemy would be greatly hampered
unless could procure the relief Of this
officer and the appointment Of one bet
Whilst Gen. Hardee had, perhaps. no
superior as a corps commando during
retreat in presence of an enemy, or In
defensive operations, he was wanting in
that boldness requisite for offensive war
fare. This, his defect, which may be
found i'm officers OF undoubted courage
and Of every rank, was aggravated by
the protracted "timid defensive" policy
under my predecessor, and to this mis-
fortune / attributed his non-Observance
Of orders. Long and gallant service had,
however, endeared him to his troops,
and because of further Decentralization
which feared might ensue in the event
Of his removal. / decided to retain him
In command. Moreover, President Davis
held in high appreciation his ability as
a corps commander. Lee, Stewart and
G. w. Smith were very open in the ex-
preston of their opinion in regard to
his conduct, which they imported to a
less charitable motive than / was will
ing to concede Their opinion of the
consequences of his -fuifllment of
orders is recorded in the following ex-
tract from the official report Of Maj
Gen. G. w. Smith:
eff they (the corps commanders) are
not unanimous there is but one, il any,
who dissents from the opinion expressed
above, viz: Sherman would have been
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ments, several of which they had car
ried and held. Fearing a concentration
of the enemy upon Hardee, l command
ed Gen. Cheatham, about p. m, to
move forward with his corps. and at
tack the position in his front, SO as to,
at least, create a diversion. The order
was promptly and we'll executed, and
our troops succeeded in taking posses
sion of the enemy's defenses in that
part of the field. A heavy enfilade fire,
however, forced Cheatham to abandon
the works he had captured.
Maj.-Gen. G. w. Smith, perceiving
that Cheatham had moved out on his
left, and having thoroughly compre-
hended all the orders relative to the
battle. moved CALAMITY forward with
his State troops in support of Cheat
hams attack, but was eventually forced
to retire on account of superiority OF
numbers In his .rOnt. The militia, under
his leadership, acted with distinction on
this occasion, and Georgia has reason
to congratulate herself that her troops
were under the command OF a soldier
of the ability and skill of Gen. G. w.
Smith.
Hardee bore off as trophies eight
guns and Is stands of colors, and, hav-
ing rectif1ed his line, remained in the
presence of the enemy. Cheatham cap
tured five guns and five or six stands
of colors.
notwithstanding the non-fulfllment
of the brilliant result anticipated, the
partial success of that day was produc-
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XIII.
THE BATTLE OF JULY %.

Death of Gems. McPhersOn and Walker.
Gen. Blair's Account of the Attack.
Came PerilOusly Near Being Success
ful-HOOd Thinks 1t Improved the
Morale of the Rebel Army.
At dawn on the morning of the 22d
Cheatham, Stewart and q. w. Smith
had, by alternating working parties
during the night previous. not only
strongly fortified their respective posi-
lions, but had kept their men compare
lively fresh for action, and were In
readiness to act as soon as the battle
was initiated by Hardee, who was sup
posed to be at that moment in rear OF
the adverSary'S flank.
I took my position at daybreak near
Cheatham's right, whence / could OBJ
serve the left Of the enemy's intrench-
mentS, which seemed to be thrown back
q short distance on their extreme left.
After awaiting nearly the entire morn
ing, / heard, about 10 or II o'clock,
skirmishing going on directly opposite
the left of the enemy, which was in
front of Cheatham's right and Shoupe's
artillery. A considerable time hal
elapsed when I discovered, with aston
fshment and bitter disappointment,
line of battle composed Of one of Har.
dee's divisions advancing directly
against the intrenched flank of the e
my. / at once perceived that Hardee
had not ONLY failed to turn McPhersons
left, according to positive orders, but
had thrown his men against the enc
my's breastworks, thereby occaSioning
unnecessary loss to us and rendering
doubtful the great result desired. In
lieu of completely turning the Federal
left and taking the intrenched line OF
the enemy in reverse, he attacked the
retired wing of their flank, having his
own left almost within gunshot of our
main line around the city. / then be-
gan to fear that his disregard Of the
fixed rule in war that one danger in
rear Is more to be feared than 10 in
front-in other words, that 1000 men
IN rear are equal to 10000 in 'front.'
would cause us much embarra ssment,
and place his corps at great diSadvan-
tage, notwithstanding he had held sue
cess within easy grasp. 1t had rested in
his power to rout McPherson's army by
simply moving a little farther to the
right and attacking in rear and flank
instead Of assaulting an intrenched
flank. / hoped, nevertheless, this blum
der would be remedied, at least in part,
by the extreme right of his line tapping
round, during the attack, to the rear
Of Mcpherson.
Hood AnxiOusIy Watching.
L anxiously awaited tidings from the
scene of action while listening atten-
lively to what seemed a spirited en-
gagement upon that part of the field
The following extract testifies to the
uneasiness which Sherman experienced
at the possibility of an attack upon his
rear and flank:
Although the sound Of musketry
grew in volume. / was not SO much dis
turbed by 1t as by the sound OF artillery
back toward Decatur"
This alarming sound proceeded from
the guns Of the gallant Wheeler. in the
direction of Decatur. whence I hoped
momentarily to hear continuous roar
of musketry. accompanied by the gen.
uine Confederate shout from Hardee's
entire corps. as 1t advanced and drove
the enemy down Peach Tree Creek be-
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tive Of much benefit to the army. II
greatly improved the morale of the
troops, infused new life and fresh hopes,
arrested assertions, which had hitherto
been numerous, defeated the movement
OF Mcpherson and Schofeld upon our
communications I'm that direction and
demonstrated to the foe our determine
ton to abandon no more territory with
out at least q manful effort to retain 1t.
Death Of Gems. Walker and McPherson.
I cannot refrain from mentioning the
noble and gallant old hero, Maj.-Gen:
W. H. s. Walker, who fell at the head
Of his division whilst bravely leadins
it into battle on the 22d Of July. He
was an officer of the Old Army, had
served with great distinction in the
Mexican War, and was generally be-
loved by officers and men,. On the
night of the 21st shortly before joining
in Hardee's line OF march with MS
troops, he rode by my headquarters,
called me aside, and, with character
istic frankness, expressed his apprecia-
ton of the grave responsibilities at
tached to the. position in which / had
been. placed; assured me that he full
we'll understood the condition OF the
army, after our prOtracted retreat from
Dalton. and wished me to know, before
he entered into battle, that he was with
me in heart and purpose, and intended
to abide by me through all emergencies
During the early afternoon OF the en-
suing day I received the painful intel
ligence of his death; and / am certain
that those officers and men who came
within the sphere of his genial presence
will unite in the verdict that no truer
or drawer man ever fell upon the field
II battle.
In connection with this sad event,
will record also the death Of my class
mate and friend boyhood. Gen. Nc
Pherson, which occurred the same day
and the announcement of which caused