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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Littletown, Mich, March 10, 1897

Itletown Mich. March 49, 1897.
My Dear Boy
letter Your mother and expect
you and therefore surprised we'll pleased
Approaching suggestion Of mothers renting immediate
catastrophe mention be avoided We both
noted during the with pride and the
moderate than confirms the
the which held concerning
glad did Desire for your welfare the main
of your election.
hope You abandoned the cigarette habit You
concerning this ALSO should know that
degree atainab By saturated with smoke now
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19

the bottom of the bunch are not
in position to get as much food
as the upper ones, hence they alb
sorb some of the food that the
upper ones have taken in; the lat
ter having to part with it or some
of their own substance. In this
way the upper ones are obliged to
assimilate more food than is nat
ural for them. The unusual activity
in gathering food causes them to
cease multiplying, and the lower
ones gradually getting more food
begin to reproduce their kind.
Thus, specialization of labor is
established in the colony, and it
may now be regarded as a many
celled individual. There being as
many cells in the bunch as can
conveniently function there, the
newly formed lower cells are thrown
off, and, inherlting the punching"
popularity of the parent colony,
they undergo the same process
that the parent did. This may all
seem irrelevant, but that bunch
is necessary to my hypothesis.
Whether it was formed as the
above or whether it took several
generations to form a bunch of
sixteen or more cells, is immaterial.
We will say that, whatever the
process may have been, there were
soon number of these many
celled animals in the pond.
A tidal wave, or some other
agency, causes the water in the
pond to become slightly saline;
the parent single-celled variety are
killed; but the others, by virtue of
not having so much of their sur
face exposed to the salt or from
having stronger resisting power
owing to the specialization of
labor-leaving each cell less work
and more latent energy-manage
to survive. This animal gives rise
to others with more cells, since the
greater number of cells are an adj
vantage to it, and soon one is
evolved in which some of the cells
become organs of locomotion.
these would result from the upper
cells branching out in search of
food and gradually acquiring the
power of moving about and of be-
ing withdrawn into the bunch in
case Of danger.) Now, altho it
can move about, it's ancestors could
not, and it's mutation has been 80
gradual that it is very likely that
it will inherit it's ancestors inertia
in considerable degree, it will not
go far from it's birth place, being
content with a place where it can
get. enough food. Altho it is
harder than It's ancestors were, it
cannot stand an abrupt, radical
change in its environment; conse-
quently, the animals evolved from
it will inherit dislike for any
great change, altho they might
survive a much greater one than
their progenitors.
This same dislike for change
of conditions would be transmitted
on up the ladder of evolution in:
definitely. However, the number
of cells in the higher animals has
little to do with their ability to
stand a change in their environ
ment. But they form habits that
would unfit them for another To-
cality or climate, and altho q
species is evolved from them,
which might survive in another
environment it will not leave the
old conditions or locality unless
obliged to for want of food or con-
slant harassing by some enemy.
Wo End animals Which louo
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
''Keynctv$ IN TIE Fife Of Cry Dccray. !
(Trcm bis correspondence
ByCR.H
INTRODUCTION.

In presenting the Of letters apparently
plot unsuggive of particular pur
considered separately but in the collective designed
and phase of human e
deem highly imperative should offer explanation OF
humble define the motives which prompt us thrust
confident because of their
which at hrst
sight presents heterogeneous aspect
The the correspondence of Dry Dooay which Will
be se the result OF much and
discrimination choice confused of miscellaneous
matter and of such portions of this
individuals files seemed most likely OF entertainment
and edi6caion.
Each letter in its bearing with other let
ter and the purpod material under
and events of acts and
mold the character and
of his That who choose burden themselves
with caprcous correspondence derive bene
fit NAV decen TRUTH blessed with the revival of
resolution prophetic felicity the cherished hope of the
author.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-19
Bigtown, Mo-, March Is, 1897
Mr.. R. G. Dooray,
Littletown, Mich.

Two years ago today, this very hour
my boyhoos by those whose affection
those who should eended
and mpld with by miscellaneous abbe who
helping cheering hand remained Indifferent
Today do and respected citizen of the Metropolis City
great prosperous sourceu commonwealth. Time makes
grove
deeply concerning
abruptly bitter between father his
tho scunzed every contributing
eye partial my culpabiy failed entirely
satisfy that the paterna expulsion justified
by any stretch Of fancy excusable.
However deep lasting my father me-
mpes the desire for immediate and reconciliation Good
combined
would festered headry
power could replace heart the invaluable affection
parent, if that affection lost
After this long period of silence writing forgive your
and nconsdae beg forgiveness becom
ing attitude solicit the Of affection which
enjoyed finally of the
possess My achievements wrought they
the short of two by single handed effort against almost
nsuperab obstacles from obscury the position popu
ary which unqua6edy believe credentials
which ente my petition to your serious consideration
No attempt been made herein review the
tasof that pristine breach to set forth
cumnce which to my mlnd vndcae attitude
the time content let good judgment preside
your and whatever of prejudice still
bring yourself my request you indsposed
recpocate the feelings which deny
good will of your silence with regard this urge
enay the particularly for the sake of mother realizing
full we'll that her knowledge existing
grief into soul already overburdened with
shall await for reasonable length of time
earnestly hope hear avoraby Should still
mpacabe shall consre continued silence
of such ndisposon have fully resolved to petition
pnt Jurisdiction for change of to above myself from
contingency be
faithful exile myself forever from vestge family
nectons and will do this but efectuay
recoecons the endearng
days.
again emphasize unboundd and ardent desire for
harmony time, eenaly
your
Admitting and Afectionate Son.
Dry Dooray.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
Getting Ready for the Coup

X/ITH c r IIallar, lad from Missouri not yet
w ont OF his teens but Of well tested courage and
prudence ! started Immediately upon my mission.
and few nights later We were on the north banl. Of
the Potomac Here / made arrangements with a
friend have the desired information on our next
appearance At a certain future date Then retracing
our steps, the following morning found US twenty
miles away, ENJOYING a welcome breakfast at the
house Of an acquaintance near Romney. From here
Halar was despatched to intercept Lieutenant
Mcneil. who in absence was to have twenty-five
men, with fresh and well shod horses, and move
leIsurcly down the river ready to act my report
Cumberland, which then had a population of
eight thousand is situated the north bank OF the
upper Potomac and just opposite the point Of
peninsular neck Of land, the elongaton Of the
knobly mountain range, which here presses SO far
TO the northeast as to cause abrupt bend in the
rlVer, and nearly to cut that part Of Maryland in
two, the distance the State to the Pennsyl-
vania line being less than six miles SIX or eight
thousand troops occupied the city and on the night
OF our entry, in addition to Major General Kelley,
the commander of the department, and Major Gen
eTaI Crook, by a strange coincidence two future
Presidents Of the United States were in the CITY.
These were General K b Hayes and Major Mckin-
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
The Lay of the Land

+ Ter 20 give the reader q correct idea OF the
taTy situation a. the time. il is proper 10 state
l-.. .ee with the remnants Of his inv3nc.ble
az then stood ~ bay before Grant and his mighty
le -- ~ Petersburg. Sheridan Was al Winchester;
81 ID l-arlE Hs already beaten antagonist At Staun-
''n one hundred miles away. During the latter
1T oI the war the debatable ground which lay
"et"een The opposing armies IN Mort hcrn VIRGINIA
Was the 1eld OF operations Of the two famous Con
rate partizan leaders. Mosby and Mcneil
was styled No-Dvs C0ufederacv" ,yas
coz principally - The country Immediately
Test .. The Shenandoah and cast Of the Blue
Kidee, while McNols field II action Law 10 the
esl'.a- along the upper Potomac and reached
KIN .r Valley ri Virginia - the summit OF The
4e... elmmand was made up Of volunteers
-.'.i 'li-.ta and Maryland, with a srrinklng If
--.- .- nearly every other Southern State and
-.".a .-e north and vest II may be sad
- long before Roosevelt and his frontier5rDeu ,g4r.
.A oi and before the majority of his famous
IN these men were known as The
ncAelll- OF, as they often expressed
C7F -- Dali "1cclonate fashion % NcNcill's
IAeE haras-ed the enemy in every
.e way. inflicted immense damage and L-e,,t
4E on The alert 20 defend th,. lore, line II
D.. more q ONO railroad and the upper
b'Tder from their daring incursions
c. .J't,lltipn alter another was sent ont bx,
- .' fAeiiey The Union commander in his front
- Ii3o7e 81 crushing him; and in giving orders
-. -. subordinate officers the Injunction ,.as
- - 'E repeated - " XII car,ff1rr lr H..
NiS-NeA glt Of the countrvl" " ''
in p aaybreak attack on q car77, ,f ,1, t-:1.1
Ter I - ~ NY, "h" we're guarding a bridge in the
u o-eHdan army near Mount Jackson in
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
SURPRISING the Outposts

T'llIN without a word Lieutenant McNcill put
l. ting spurs to- his horse dashed toward the picket
and as he passed, unable 10 check his speed fired
his pistol in the man face We followed rapidly
and secured the fellow, whom We found terribly
alarmed at the peculiar conduct of his alleged
friends Two comrades, hearing the oommotou
IN front, hastily dccampcd toward the river They
got no farther than the railroad however. for We
were close upon them, and in response our threats
Of shooting they halted and surrendered They
belonged to Company b. Third Ohio Cavalry and
from one of them eNtorted the couutcrsigu for
the night, which was " Bullsgap.' We mounted
these men upon their horses, which found hitchcd
near the roadside and took them into Cumberland
and out again, when one turned loose by his
weary guard minus horse and equipment, but taking
with hlm very remarkable experience.
We moved forward again toward the inner picket
post, Sergeant kuykendall and myself taking the
extreme advance This post fully a mile away
and consisted of five men of the First West Virginia
Infantry, ensconCcd in shcdllke structure behind
Il blazing log FIRE and all busily engaged at cards
As we drew near the circle OF light one of the men
got up, reached for a musket and advanced IN
front of the fire halt us To his formal challenge
kuy Kendall answered, Friends with the counter
sign We kept moving up in the meantime and
the next instant a swift dash made and without
a single shot they surrounded and taken
Their guns were DESTROYED and ammunition taken
and the men left unguarded at their post with
strict lnJunCtions to remain until our return.
We were now within the picket lines. and before
US lay the slumberIng city y short halt was made
while Mcneil hastily detailed two squads of SIX
men, each directly charged with the capture of the
Generals. Sergeant kuykendall, who had once
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30

October, 1904, Captain Mcneil was mortalv
wounded. The command then dcvolvcd upon his
son Ic9se {. Mcneil, young officer, who was as
brave Murat and reckless of his personal safety
but General Early hestatcd in giving him full con
tro, and made several efforts to have the company
placed IN charge of an older officer.
Affairs remained in this condition, when Licutcn-
ant Mcneil consulted me TO the feasibility Of
getting into Cumberland and capturing Generals
Crook and Kelley He referred to a suggestion |
had made 70 his father to capture Kelley, and told
bcrland was my native place On several occasions
mad entered it with ease. once remaining a week,
and on GIVING him my every assurance that his
design could be accomplished successfully, he deter
mined TO make the attempt. ! was directed 10 90 at
once 10 Cumberland or vicinity and prepare the
Way for our entry by learning the number and
position OF the plckets the exact location of the
sleeping apartments OF the Generals and all other
information doemed necessarN.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30

ley. the latter officer ON General Crooks staff
who occupied room IN the same hotel AT the time
hs chief WAS taken Bugadcr Generals Lightburu
and Duvall were also temporarily >o1"uruiug there
but we were not then aware 81 the fact greater
supply OF Generals might have been secured
When Mcneil arrived at The rendezvous he was
accompanied by siNty-fvc men, which included
more than a dozen belonging t. Company f, Seventh
Virginia, and Company d, Eleventh Virginia Cav
airy, R"sscrs Brigade; and dus, We started on
our memorable ride After tording the Potomac
into Maryland found our faithful ally ON hand
and We're fully posted as to the situation
The attempt to pass quietly through two lines II
pickets promised doubtful results, but We deter
mined to try it. Lieutenant Mcneil and Sergeant
Nandlver, followed by Sergeant kuykendall and
myself rode ahead as an advance guard the body #
the men, led by Lieutenant Isaac 5. Wcton keeping
close behind
~ ncarcd the mouth of q ruvinc two miles
west Of Cumberland, about hour and half
before dawn, solitary Fidc1tc Was seen standing
on the roadside. who upon noticing our approach
crlcd, Halt! Who comes there, -" Friends from
NeWcreck the response. He then said. '' Dis
mount one, come forward and give the countcrsgn -
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
g A p T u URIN @ OO]
The Story of One of the Most Adventurous Episodes of the
Civil War, Resulting the Seizure of 7luo Union Generals

r The o"e.a1 record u he war between the
States -aken from Union and Confederate
Sources. and published By authority OF Con
gre. ra- he seen The following dispatches:
Hasa--As-lEs ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
Ho8oFAHru r..,, C. BRzokz.:RsDaz, secretary of War.
Gere-a rts that Lieutenant Mcneil, with thirty
:aer oa ~ aE at The aIst entered Curnbe cap
turel and .--l- o-.t Generals Crook and keev the
Ad-a--t G.-.-. Il the Department privateS, and
Tie q --g- without Iriug gun, though Il
consider -t-t.Outi vicinity Lieutenant
Mcneil ---E le-rrEe much credit tJr this bold eH-
Ita.-. Tire. -er= wiI reach St4unton today.
CUMBERLAND. Nd, February IL, 1868.
Magaz E-DAH, W.r1he-ter, Va.
--I ~ tlree o clock party Of Rebel no,
t-eH q ..e .e'Ee-eeH road, about sixty IN num-
ier- tte pockets and quietly rode into town.
&e.t -- ' -.- -e.-l quarters ot Generals Crook and
he-e- -E-e a, men - each place TO overpower
The 1- ---- guard when they went directly t. the
F.a-a . .-e-- t-0aE- a-l without disturbing anybody
e-E q. .r.-re- .--n - dress, and took him down
s----- placed hin. -g.a q horse ready saddled and
"-,a- d to General Kelley Captain
--e-. .-t t-'-t.at General 10 General Kelley,
.- H.-.e t-- was beng done, q few II them,
E any -.St11T T2arce opened one OF two
.e-t ".taout waiting % take anything.
!, e-- that others Of who sleeping
- - General Crook not disturbed.
gwen within minutes by a Negro
"e lei "lo escaped from them, and within
.. party " utty cavalry after them They
t.---1- ra ..neS, and i required almost an hour
~ --. A soon As Newcreek could be called,
- .e 7eft = t%onney. and It started
.i'1a.t .e-essarv delay. 4 second force,has gone
;Io'a Ae - NaoreIed, and regiment Of infantry
n g.ne -ee< supply The place OF the cavalry.
--t. ID horses and lett q d rapid rate,
ce-t-E e oeiug Overtalen. They ,id remain
= N1- oyer minutes. From all information,
-.- believe that instead Of Roszer II IS Nc
'el Most ii the 81 that company are
:-'a ! "l telegraph you fully any further
ROBERT p. KENNEDY, Major and A. \. 6.
III. -ches chronicle what is now an almost
1.f= ent I'D the history of The war. As was
~H r,-cpant N The affair, have been asked
|" - er and more detailed account than can
ae -l from the official records. Ha1rtlv
-er the var when everything was fresh
III -r-ory. / wrote out Il very full account
4" - rs and circumstances connected with the
C-- d. the Generals, 50 that in my story il Will
eeessary TO draw upon nay imagination for d
s-, -artlcular.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30

r The o-e:al record oi he war between the
States. -afen from Union and Confederate
Sources. and published BY authority OF Con
gre. may he seen the following dispatches:
H1s1.-az-lRs ARMY OF NoRrHERx YIRGlxIA.
Evening journal., 1907-06-18
THE BUSY CORNER EIGHTH AND MARKET STREETS

Claymont street. gave a surprise party
10 their son. Homer McCracken. IN honor
OF his twenty-hrst birthday anniversary
on Saturday evening. Games, music and
singing we're enjoyed Those rpesent we're;
rM. and Mrs McCraclSen, Mr. and Mrs.
Sapp. Misses Katherine Bullock, Annie
Keller, Bertha Cochran, Fanny Pierce,
Mary Devlin, Anna Dawson, Florence
Crolly. Rose Zealand, Helen McCracken.
May Eheart Jennie sskcrs. Annie
sakers. Mammie Cowhan, Seal y Gordan,
David Cowhan. George Keenan, william
keenan,, Homer McCacken, Leonard
Bullock. Emery Bullock, Thomas Pratt
Frank Dawson. Fred Smith, Andrew
Smith. Russell Smith. Earnest Hogan.
Paul Crolly George Clark. Frank Briggs,
George Irwin. Emery Schultz, Walker
Schultz and Louis Eckrich.
Evening journal., 1907-06-18
WARM WEATHER
TO CONTINUE
Summer Temperature Causes
Run on Supply Of Straw
Hats

The weather man predicts more warm
weather for tomorrow. To-day Old Sol
shone forth in regular summer style,
forcing the temperature into the SOS and
giving weather that was seasonable.
Straw hats are no longer the exception
on the streets, and those thrifty indi-
viduals who had put OIL the day Of
spending rushed into the hat stores to-
day and came forth in shining new straw
hats. The split and the scnnit straw
hats, in the regular sailor shapes for
men, as well as the crush straw hats and
the Panama shapes are popular with
local wearers. Hat bands. with violbnt
combinations of colors red green, pur
pie and an the hues of the rainbow were
in evidence. The smiling faces OF the at
tendauts at the ice cream and soda water
stands showed that hey appreciated the
long delayed rush for something cooling.
The weather Is warm to-day all over
the territory east of the Rocky noun
tnins. There is an area of high pressure
centred over the Ohio valley, which has
had much to do with local weather con-
ditions. The winds were light and varia-
BILE, but are expected 10 veor so az to
blow from the southwest
Evening journal., 1907-06-18
Social Notes
Personal and Social Notes

Mrs. William Mason spent Sunday
in Delmar.
Edwin Mowbray. OF Washington, Is
spending some time in this city.
George Truitt, Of Milford, is a visitor
here.
David Mason has returned from a
trip to Bridgeyille.
Mrs. Peter Gray Of Bridgeville, is
visiting relatives in this city and
Philadelphia.
Miss Nerna Bradway. Of Pennsgrove,
spent Saturday and Sunday with Will
mington relatives.
Miss Reba NJ. Shourds, Of Penns-
grove, has returned from a visit here
Royden English has been visiting his
parents at Pennsgrove.
f. Harry Elliott and Miss Emma
Shourds, of Pennsgrove, were recent
visitors here.
John Brandrin. of Courses Landing.
spent last Friday in this ty.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Flanagan, Of
Courses Landing have been spending
few days with relatives here.
Mrs. Annie E. Reed is spending a
week at Courses Landing.
Mrs. Elwood Cooper has returned
from visit to her sister at Landen-
berg.
Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Warden, Of West
Grove. have been visiting friends in
this city.
Miss Ethel Patched is spending her
vacation in Toughkenamon.
Earl Poole has been visiting his par
ents at fredericksburg.
! Representative O. A. Newton, Of
Bridgeville, is visiting in this city.
Mrs. Hester Atwell and child OF
wilmington, have been spending some
time at fredericksburg.
Miss Ada Comegys has returned af-
ter spending two weeks in Millington.
Mrs. J. r. Brown is the guest OF
her parents at Chestertown.
Mrs. M. b. Heacock Is the guest Of
friends in Berlin, Nd.
Mrs. Rose Payne has returned to
Berlin after spending several weeks
here.
w. F. Potter. of Berlin, is spending
month here.
Mrs. William walstein and daugh-
ter Pansy, Of Berlin, are the guests OF
friends here.
Frank Eccles has been visiting his
sister in New Castle.
Captain and Mrs. John ID. Badger
OF Delaware City, spent Sunday with
Mrs. S. Florence Husbands. at Fifth
avenue and Anchorage streets.
Evening journal., 1907-06-18
Enqaqement Of Interest

An engagement Of interest to Will
mingtoniaLs has recently been an
nounced. The parties are Malcolm
Van vetchten Tyson. OF Baltimore. and
Miss Muriel Leslie-Gault, OF Montreal,
Canada. Miss Leslie-G -Gault has lived
almost entirely in England, where she
was at court and introduced into So
clety by her relative Lady Browns
low. The husband OF her sister. Staf-
ford Talbot. is i'm the line OF success
sion to the Earldom of Shrewsbury.
Mr. Tyson's mother was formerly Miss
Florence McIntire. Of this city, where
she has many friends and connections.
The Tysons are related to most Of the
prominent families OF that state.
Evening journal., 1907-06-18
Surprised on Birthday

A birthday surprise party was given TO
Mrs. Ida Anderson, 1901 West street, last
evening Many postal cards were receiV ID
during the day. The guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. j. II. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs j.
Knight Mr.. and Mrs. W. Anger, Mr. and
Mrs. Tomkins, Mr.. and Mrs. il. Heritage.
Mrs. A. f. Guthrie. Mrs. l.. Shepard,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oldhana, Mr.. and Mrs.
Meginnis, Mrs. schoheld, Mr. and Mrs.
Blair, Miss NJ. schoiicld. Mss Florence
Hull, Miss Aletha Hull Miss A. L. Heri-
tage. Miss Viola Taggart Miss c. s.ee,e,
Misses Emma and Florence Anderson,
c. knight, f. Cummins, ]. knight, Mr..
Stanly and Mr.. Anderson. The evening
was spent in an enjoyable way and the
guests partook of a rcpast.
Evening journal., 1907-06-18
Birthday Surprise.

A birthday surprise was given 70
Thomas J. Donlon at his home. No 7Si
East Sixth street on Saturday evening.
The rooms were decorated with plants
and cut flowers. and the favors were car
nations. The guests partook Of a collation.
and remarks were made by Joseph Bro-
gan, after which music, dancing and other
amusomcnts were indulged 10 TN a late
hour. Among those present we're Mr.. and
Mrs. Hassan, of Columbus, Pa; Mrs John
Donlon. Of Newark, n. j.; Mr.. Lewis, Of
Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donlon,
Mrs. Mary Donlon. Miss Katherine Dom
lon, Miss Mary Sweeney, Miss Louise
Peterson, Mrs Paree and Messrs. Frank
Mulvenna, Joseph Brogan, A. Moran, JOS.
Leadman, Joseph Ackerman, Michael
Donlon, Charles Sweeney, John Donlon,
Jr., Michael Carroll, j. Ryan, John
Meeney, and many others.
Evening journal., 1907-06-18
Mar.haIIton,a chlldrnn,s nav.
Special to Tho Evening Journal.
~ IL L 10. Ii L.. ~ n

Special to Tho Evening Journal.
MARsHALLTON. Del. June 1s-The
Methodist Episcopal Church held its
children's service on Sunday EVENING"
The church was beautifully trimmed and
WAS crowded to It's utmost capacity.
Master Harold Groves played the cornet
with ilne effect and the address Of Rev.
II. II. Miller was instructive. The coll
lection was the largest ever given by
the church. To the Rev. w. II. VIM
gate and his assistants belong the praise
for the service.
The excursion Of Union NJ. T.. SUM-
day school will so to Willow Grove
Park on Thursday, by the Wilson Line
steamers TO Philadelphia and then by
trolley cars to the park