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The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25
AN INCIDENT OF THE NINTH.
How the kiekers Were Glad Enouoh
to Use Pick and Shovel In
Face Of Enemy.

Possibly description Of some OF
the experiences Of my regiment may
interest some Of your readers. espe-
cially the boys OF the Ninth corps, and
particularly those of the One Hundred
and Eighty.Sixth New York. writes a
correspondent OF the National Trib.
une. We were lot OF green young
fellows. liable to do most anything.
Upon our arrival in Virginia we were
put to work throwing up line OF
earthworks. which did not meet with
the approval OF many of the boys.
who put up big kick. saying they
had not enlisted to work in a ditch
with pick and shovel. but to fight the
Johnnies. The demonstration was so
general that we were transferred to
the Ninth corps. and Immediately sent
to the front. We Joined the corps at
PEBBLES farm about the 23d or cath OF
October, 1864, pitching our camp In Pop.
lar grove. though l could never see
why 1t was called this. for there was
not poplar tree within mile.
About three days after our arrival we
were sent to take part In that little
fracas called the second Watchers
Run. and l was very much amused to
see that the boys who had been the
biggest kickers while working In the
trenches at City Point made the most
strenuous efforts to fortify their posi-
uon against the enemy. taking the
pick and shovel without word and
working with the greatest speed until
the works were completed. But the
incident l wish to relate took place
upon our return to camp after this
fight. AS the head OF the column
struck the camp some one shouted
"Ffre!" or all the exhibitions of rife
practice you ever saw that was the
greatest. Our regiment numbered
about 500, and you can Imagine what
a terrible racket 500 Springfield rifles
would make In an evergreen wood.
Branches OF trees came tumbliny
about us, and II was understood that
the military telegraph along the road
was put out of business. being cut in
several places by the rifle balls. Sey.
eral animals and a negro belonging to
the brigade OF colored troops were
killed. A number OF the boys were
punished, and assure you the act
was never committed again by our
regiment, though l have heard Of 4.
being done by other regiments. -
many strange and unusual occur.
rences took place In the various
camps during the war that wish the
comrades would tell us about them.
Many things were done by the boys
out OF pure fun or because they did
not know any better. as was the case
OF our regiment In the act before re.
lated on their return from their
first fight.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25
SAVING THE FLAo.
A 0ssusIsui Example Of Devotion
Taken from the Civil War

Ono Of tho most touching. ~ we'll
- the most beautiful examples Of de.
votion to the nag IL 10 be- found In
the records of our civil war. The Big
secath regiment Of Connecticut volun.
tecrs, after three days Of the hardest
and bioodiest Of hghting. became con.
vinced that defeat and capture BY the
enemy vas imminent. The ranks were
depleted. and. to bold out longer
would oaly Involve nesdlessiy further
aacsiacs Of life. hut even In their
hour Of pssii the sealous patriots
shougAt more Of the fate Of their bat.
tls scarce aag than their own. Just
bssors ths sasmy made his Anal -.
sauit o. The breastworks. the gallant
ooiooel shouted 70 bic mes: What.
svss yos %. boys. doa't sivs up our
Aag; save that at aay price," 10 ~
1aseaat ~ AAS was torn from 10
sGA9 ~ evt asA torn into husdrsds
q soall fsagnsats. sseh plsee bstas
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25
Champion Naval Gunner,

ID. N. Dean, OF the United States
steamer Ohio. Is the worlds cham.
pion naval gunner. He has e,,ab.
lished new worlds record for rapid
and correct flring Of a six.inch gun.
HIS wonderful score was l3 hits out
Of l3 shots In one minute. The score
was made while the Ohio was steam.
Ing ten knots an hour In Subig bay.
Manila. at u target I.G00 yards dis.
tant. The best previous record for
six.Inch guns was held by the British
navy. II hits out Of IL shots In y
minute.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25
Bee s,Ino, and Rh,vm.,I,,c.

bee sting Is said TO be good for
rheumatism. but that IL not the lees
intention In administering II. The
br. has other problems than those
connected with the curative art. Ills
Intention II TO III, his man out o! 20.
dtion and he does it-unlcss III" lat.
tor In Intoxicated, II the man has
rheumatism. no matter. Tho bee
moves him n, once by eliminating
acid from the blood and arousing tho
samicst leg from the lctharKy Of ages.
Il II well before annoying the bsn to
get YOUR rhumatism established. be.
eau~s ono sting will lap over . good
acAl Of rheumatism. and II you have
an iusuflicicnt supply Of tho latter to
II the bee In his carivrSs.
aess II prone 10 oyerdo his part.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25
Protection from Bee s,i,o,.

A beekecper in New Hampshire
was showing n city man his apiary.
The hives were arranged In line on
the side of mountain. and the air
was sweet with the smell OF clover.
pine trees. carnations. A bee III on
the keepers hand angrily. and the
man held his breath.
Bees can't sting YOU. II you hold
your breath" he said afterward. TO
hold the breath closes the pores OF
the skin. or something like that. Al
any rate. II bee goes for you. hold
your breath, and III guarantee you
won't be stung. although the bee jab
It's sting at you ill the thing breaks. 4"
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25
Parliament for Persia.

washinr,on.-for the frst time In
her history. Persia is To have u m.
t!ohal assembly. This information was
conveyed TO the Persian minister her"
In n cablcrrnm from Mira Nassicllnh
Khan Mochiredolc' Sadr"axamc. the
Grand yisicr and misis'cr FOR foreign
n1nirs. who stated that, In view OF the
desire to his imperial majesty. the
ihnh. for the extension OF national
tranquility and for tn. welfare of Per
sin and for all Of It's inhabitants. and In
order to fortify the government. It has
been dccrccd necessary to give reforms
snd n constitution durnolc for the
country and for tho administration.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25
A UNIQUE MONUMENT.
Bears Both the Confederate Flag and tho
Stars and StripesJ


Bears Both the Confederate Flag and tho
Stars and StripesD
captain vas shot from his horse while
directing the fre OF Its guns. After
this engagement Its ranks were SO
depleted that II was disorganized and
Its men divided between two other
artillery companies. After the war II
was reorganizcd for the Virginia vol.
unteer corps. under Capt. G. W. X.
McDoncl. and when he retired Capt.
Carey Il. Warren was elected its cap.
tain. and now II Is commanded by
Capt. Charles A. Cutherill. q son OF
one Of Its war veterans.
On June monument was erected
TO the company's members who fell
under each nag. The shaft OF the
monument Is IS feet high. Of rough
Virginia granite. with four polished
sides. On one side are inscribed the
names Of Capt. Arthur Emmerson's
men who fought with him n, Craney
Island. surmounted by two United
States haxs. crossed. and on this
front base 'Craney Island" In raised
letters. The other three faces con.
tain tho roll Of the confederate sol.
diers who served under Capt. Grimes.
ind these names are surmountcd by
confederate nags. crossed. and on the
base Malvern Hill.' Second Manas.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25

hidden about the person Of some one
OF It's brave defenders.
The survivors OF tho regiment,
about 500 In number. were sent to 4
prison camp. where most Of them rc.
msincd until the end Of the war, each
chcrishinx his mite Of tho rcgim~ntai
coiorn. Through long months Of i'm.
prisonmcnt many died from sickness
brought on by exposure and terrible
privation. and In all such cases the
scraps Of bunting guarded by the poor
unfortunatcs were intrustcd TO the
care OF some surviving comrads.
A. the end Of the war. when the
prisoners rcturned TO their homes. .
meeting Of the survivors was held
and oil the prscsiess fragments Of the
nag were sewn together. but . very
few pieces had been lost. ~ that the
restored emblem was mate nearly
complete.
That aag. says the 81. Nicholas,
patched and tsttsrsd a. Il 10. forms
one u the proudsst possessions Of
Coaasctieut to-day. and 10 preserved
In The state capitol at Hartford. bsae.
lag nuts tsstinoay 70 ths dsvotios
os tAs brave nsa
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25
That Set,lea Il.

Gee! Is that the bonnet I put up
my good maxumn ior?"
"Yes. dear: don't YOU like IT,
Like H. 1t looks like u mans!ea
coke basket"
Il know II does
Then why In the world did yor &c,
~"
Its the style
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25
llneoin's Statue.

! stood near the statue Of Abraa an
Lincoln In n park. when two black
men stopped to read the Inscription.
One said to the other: Daniel. that's
mighty nne statue and l suppose
that II cost \ heap Of money to put
II there. but you AMI I arc better
memorials Of old Abe Lincoln than all
the marble In the world"
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25
u Makes Q Difference. Q.

Mrs. shoppcr-Goodness! iooL st
that rug. Isn't Il hideousf
Mrs. lIookrr-o' perfectly horr,d.
Osaier-l saw you looking at that
rug. ladies'. It's only $3.50. and . Stsat
bargain.
The Ladies' lin ehorus) s)-Nov rAr.
leetSy NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. P,ess
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25

sas" and "sharpsburg." This is said
10 be the first monument In the Unit.
ed States containing both the Stars
and Stripes and the confederate flag.
1t will be called the Peace Monument
OF Portsmouth.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25

"Hcr~'" cried young kaliow. cant
you touch up my mus,achr \ i,ttlc,"
"i'il BE- giad To. SIR" replied the har.
bsr. "whsa d. you expect 10 get ~"
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25

W~ather's somothin' mighty strangc'
Always wiahin' Il would change:
Wishin' 'twould &c, warm an then,
Wishin' twouid get cool again.
The Monte Vista journal., 1906-08-25
ASIA CIGARS.
VIII not make you nervous. Ask your dealer or Tho
NJ. Hyman Cigar Co.. slo l7th Street. DeIvsr

A man who has made good doesn't
have to blow his own horn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01

whose marriage with Prince Antonio. son
of the Duke of Montpensier, was dissolved
twenty years ago. Various lines of success
sion are established by the law There is
no possible lack of royalty in case of an
emergency. SPANS monarchicai regime is
insured for an indefinite period, as far as
candidates for the throne are concerned. II,
however. all the lines become extinct the
nation will elect the monarch. Had the king
been killed and the queen survived she
would have reigned throughout her lifetime.
IL Spain is TO pass from the monarchical
system to become republic the course will
be by revolution. and not by assassination
Lives may be sacrificed In the process. If it
Is ever undertaken. perhaps royal lives, but
the mere Staying of the monarch Will not
alter the course OF the nation In the slight
est degree. 1t is this fact and the total
failure of the anarchists to realize 1t that
cause the world generally to regard these
criminals as mad, fit subjects for incarcera-
ton as iunatics. whether they participate In
assassination plots or not
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of efficiency which it's nature as the seat
of government demands.
Never in its existence has the District
been given a sufficient outfit as a munich
pality. 1t has never had enough policemen,
firenien, school buildings and teachers. II
has never had enough money for paving
and sewering. 1t has always been behind
the needs in the matter of bridges. From
session TO session for many years the local
interests have clamored before Congress
for larger appropriations. not to 'spiurge
or to boom the city. but merely to bring 1t
for once In Its lifetime up to the require
ments federal city.
OF late years this process has been rem
dered difficult by reason OF the policy
adopted by Congress of requiring the Dis
triet TO pay practically on a cash basis for
all the large permanent improvements pro-
jected during the past dozen seasons. While
other cities and all large corporations pay
for their permanent betterments, which are
mainly for the benefit and profit of future
citizens and stockholders. by means of FUNDS
raised by the issue of bonds which are re-
funded on a long term basis. Congress will
not listen to such a suggestion for the Dis
trict. 1t insists upon regarding its total
revenues subject to draft for meeting the
SOot VI odNH "cihS DIS the iiupTOft-
ment. part of the cost of which falls upon
the community; the installation of the FL
tration plant, the sewage disposal plant the
construction of bridges, sewers and public
buildings. the extension of streets and other
works of like character which are plainly
In the line OF investments for the future.
One result of this policy has been the ac
emulation of debt to the federal treasury
which is regarded to certain extent as a
first lien upon the local revenues. Another
result is the curtailment of all the current
expenditures In order that the annual re-
payments of this federal advance may be
as large as possible. 1t has been repeatedly
demonstrated that II the cost of the large
improvements were financed upon q long
term basis the District would have plenty
of money to meet It's current expenditures
upon wisely liberal scale. while 1t Is put
ting aside sufficient sinking fund to retire
its Indebtedness at the end OF reasonable
period.
The Senate committee has adhered to the
present policy of federal advances on
short-term basis, and thus it Is assured that
the tribulations of the District will continue
for at least another year. with the current
needs insufflciently provided for and the
taxpayers laboring to pay on a cash system
for the great works which are elsewhere
financed in a businesslike manner.
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Rockefeller.

Mr.. Rockefeller will find a good deal in
Europe TO interest him and some things to
excite his admiration, but he will return.
America for him. we may all be sure. He
found, and improved, his opportunity at
home and his enormous pile shows what a
man of his gifts may accomplish in the way
Of money-getting In field unequaled. He
begins his travels a little late in the day,
but still in time to enjoy them. He has the
price for the best of everything, and is able,
IL he cares to do so. to set the pegs in the
matter of tips. While he is gone Standard
OIL viii not lack for attention His lieu
tenants are so thoroughly trained In his OBJ
jects and methods that they do not require
his actual presence to serve him well. They
will see that the revenues do not fall off in
his absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
American Institutions.

The tributes paid last night to Mr.. Justice
Brown and to the Supreme Court were well
deserved. and will be echoed by responsible
people wherever read An upright Judge
and a great tribunal We're fittingly praised
and by those whose words were no less in
formed than sincere. And they answer
much criticism. For not even the Supreme
Court escapes when as a people we grow
impatient with ourselves and things in gen.
eral. The moping croaker in his study at
home, and the perfervid stump orator ha-
ranguing a crowd for votes do not hesitate
to include the highest judicial body in the
land when they persuade themselves that
affairs need an overhauling. The black
silk gown is no protection while the spell
of ill-humor lasts. Then when 1t passes
we see the court and its work in a sane
light and are proud of them.
But we do the same justice to our polti-
cal servants of high degree after dealing
severely and unfairly with them. The most
respected of our Presidents are the men
who when struggling with the gravest of
their responsibilities were reviled and lam
pooned without measure Mr.. Lincoln's
memory is profoundly reyered by all classes
of Americans, and the great office he held
is still sought by pure and able men; but
In his lifetime he was covered with oppro-
brium by his opponents and the presidency
referred to as a post for a tyrant.
Thomas 3. Reed while revising our par
liamentary rules to conform to the plain
necessities of business was called a car,
and his proceedings denounced on the floor
of the House as ''usurpatory and corrupt.
Today he ranks with the greatest of our
Speakers, and the work he wrought while
in the chair has been Endorsed and en-
pfoyed by the very men who opposed 1t.
The speakership remains one of the great
est of our official prizes, and men of the
highest patriotism are eager to win 1t.
The executive department of the govern
ment is all right The legislative depart
ment of the government is all right. The
judicial department Of the government IS
all right. There are times when we defer
with them, and then we abuse them. They
are not always equally wise They have
made and will continue to make, mistakes.
But at bottom they command deep and
widespread respect, and whenever the ma
tional instead of the partisan or factional
voice is raised this is always expressed in
appropriate terms.
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District Bill in the Senate.

With a net increase of s.. DOS. 033 over the
provisions Of the House the Senate COM
mittee's treatment Of the District appropri-
alton bill Is gratlfyingly liberal The IN
creases In the items run generally through
out the bill. but several items account for
the major portion Of the addition. such as
S2T5,O00 for continuing the construction of
the Anacostia bridge. $l0S.933 for new
school buildings, 100000 for water-meter
installation-for which there is no public de-
mand and a doubtful necessity-slS $50 for
the additional salaries required in reorgan-
izing the police force. 100000 for suburban
sewers. Slls,00o for county roads.
II will be noted that all these items,
save the water meters. are in the way of
continuing present works and maintaining
existing departments of the municipal gov
eminent upon more generous scale A fur
ther increase OF the same character will be
necessary II the school organization bin Is
passed at this session. contingency OF
which there should be no doubt. The
struggle OF the District citizen who hopes
for the development OF the capital at q
proper rate Is to see the municipality
brought up to date once for all time, and
then maintained evenly on the high plane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Penny Wise, Pound Polish.

The parsimony displayed yesterday by
the House OF Representatives when it
voted TO reduce the salary OF the Ameri-
can ambassador to Japan from 800. as
recommended by the committee. to $4,000.
IS In the worst possible taste as well as
a stroke OF bad policy Niggardliness in
respect TO the pay and emoluments of our
diplomatic officers Is the poorest sort of
economy The United States loses in pres
tige with each cut In the appropriations.
Especially is this likely to be true In the
far east, where display IS an important
factor In the diplomatic service.
The relations between the United States
and Japan are such as to call for the great
est care in maintaining the American EN-
bassy on a scale which Will not cheaper
this government in the eyes of the Jap
anese. But far beyond considerations OF
style and modes OF living, the value to this
government Of man fitted TO perform
the duties OF the embassy at such an i'm
portant capital as Toxic must be consid-
cred. In General Wright the United States
now has at the Japanese court a rep
resentative OF eminent ability and fitness
for his work. Il Is humiliating to con-
template the House OF Representatives en-
gagged In a cheap-tohn business OF slieing
of his salary in order that the grand total
OF the budgets this year may be slightly
reduced, for effect upon the unthinking
during the campaigns OF the summer and
autumn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
The Futility of Assassination

The utter folly of the anarchistic attempt
upon the lives OF King Alfonso and his bride
is apparent when the conditions of the royal
succession are considered. Had both the
young people been killed the cause of prog
ress would not have gained In the slightest.
II would rather have lost. Alfonso. dying
without heirs and leaving no queen would
be succeeded according to the constitution
adopted june SO. 1870. by the eldest OF his
fathers sisters the Infanta Isabel. widow
OF the Count Of Girgenti She is ffty-tive
years Of age and a rigid adherent TO the
formal doctrines OF the old regime. being
much less liberal than her nephew. Next to
her stands her sister. the Infanta Maria-de-
la-Paz. wife of Prince Ludwig Of Bavaria.
and following her comes tie Infanta EulRlia,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
a Eorehndinp

How as a school boy l did fear
Examination day!
Remorseful memories lowered near
OF wasted time at play.
Then tasks neglected met my view
A grim and threatening mass.
And as I strove to start anew,
L wondered if I'd pass.
And in life's larger school, how oft
Has resolution strayed,
When smiling skies were bright aloft
And cool and sweet the shade.
My truancies 1 now recall
With deep regret. Alas.
I know that my deserts are small.
l wonder If III pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Need of Deodorized easolene.

From the Providence Journal
In denaturizing alcohol in Germany sew
eral ingredients are used, among them oil
of lavender or rosemary 1t might be well
to denaturize gasoline In this country by
the introduction Of some such agreeable
fluid. What boon 1t would be If In the
wake of every touring car should arise the
grateful scent of violet water or eau de
cologne!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Drawing the Line.

Why don't you come out boldly for re-
form?'
What's the use?" asked Senator sorg-
hum, ''if your constituency won't back you
up? I'm willing to be reformer. but I'm
no martyr"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01

New York woman armed with hatpin
brought burglar to bay after the Intruder
had knocked her husband out with jimmy
Respectfully referred to Captain Boardman
OF the District police force as evidence of
the soundness OF his recent advice to Wash
ington women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01

A chicago institution is graduating young
women whom II provides with diplomas
certifying that they are capable of manag-
Ing home on $40 week The practical
young American Is likely to regard this
document with more respect than the parch-
ments issued by most boarding schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01

A German heiress, with an annual income
OF about 100000, rejected long line OF
princes. dukes and lesser noblemen in order
10 marry an untitled diplomat. Here is a
hint 10 the young mIllionairesses of
America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Let the Light Shine.

From the Philadelphia Record.
There seems to be no sound reason for
holding back the facts in regard to the
packing house denominations. The truth al
ways helps more than 1t hurts, and publicity
is the most effective corrective. Publicity
of vile conditions tends to make every man
his own inspector 1t cuts down consump-
ton. 1t reduces profits 1t is an argument
addressed to the pockets of the packers
the place where they think.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01

Automobile on car tracks in Buffalo, fol-
lowing electric car at top speed. Car stops
at crossing. Motor swerves out to left to
go around. Strikes another car coming
from opposite direction. One dead two
seriously Injured. Turn to the right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
The Filibuster.
From the New York Tribune.

FFOm the new IIIDune.
The Hon. John Sharp Williams seems to
be conducting filibuster in the House of
Representatives on the theory that other
wise the country would be in danger Of
forgetting that the democratic minority is
still there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01

Representative Bankhead of Alabama
beaten by Hobson for the House. thinks
that something a little better will do as
well. He announces his candidacy for the
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