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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07

Charlottesville which put me on hi:
stan. The army surgeons probed, with
out success. for the bullet. Col. Miiei
was brought to his home in WincAan
den to die.
AT that time my father, DR.. ALFRED
Hitchcock, was at the height of hii
practice in Fitchburg. He was called
to see the young officer at Winchen
den. He found the bullet and re
moved it, and under my fathers care
Col. Miles was nursed back tc
health.
THE general has stated on more
than one occasion that it was the
Fitchburg country surgeon who saved
his life.
"It was arranged" continued DIR.
Hitchcock, that should be attached
to the military family If Gen. Miles
as soon as the general was able to
resume the field. But l did not get
the detail until the general had been
for some weeks installed as the guard
ian of Jefferson Davis at Fortress
Monroe. When / reported for duty at
the fortress the manacling affair,
about which so much has been said,
was closed incident. AS is now well
known, the light anklets were worn by
Davis about week while alterations
were being made in his quarters. This
was done under the authority of an
order from the secretary of war.
"A few days after | was installed at
this fort l was taken to the Davis
casemate, to be presented to the pris.
oners.
"'This is DR.. Hitchcock of Gen
Miles staff said the introducing Of
| ficer.
"'How do you do, Capt Hitchcock,
said Mr.. Davis, as he advanced with
extended hand. l thought of all the
suffering Of the boys at Anderson
vile and at Libby prison." said the
doctor. you know the feeling against
the southern leaders was bitter al
that time, and I stood at attention,
as stiff as pole, and did not grasI
Davis hand. With great tact ht
did not seem to notice my action. Are
you a relative he inquired, of Gen
E. A. Hitchcock? l once knew him il
the old army Disclaiming all knowl
edge of the relationship of Gen
Hitchcock, l left the apartment. M
relations with the noted prisoner end
ed there.
Il remained at the fort about ;
year, and left the army to practice
medicine.
Il have only few war relics. l Sc
cured pair of army glasses at For
Monroe that were once the property o
Miss Belle Boyd, famous as a confed
crate spy. l also have my arm!
sword, the tip of whose scabbard wa
completely worn away from draggin;
on the ground"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Reddeninq Cheeks.

A simple method that will usually
bring color to the cheeks is accom-
plished by means of two soft pads.
These should be little larger than a
silver dollar, and are made of thick
canton flannel, covered smoothly with
linen, stitched around at the edges.
The face should be washed in warn
water, and the pads must be soakini
in water almost as cold as ice. As
soon as the face is dried the pads are
shaken and applied to the spot where
the color is desired. One should be on
each cheek at time and they should
remain for five minutes or so. 1t may
be necessary to chill them again. The
secret of success lies in having the
water icy and the face warm, but not
hot, when the pads are applied.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
The Amenities of Ovsters.

One of the most profound remarks
ever made by that profound philoso.
pher Thackeray was when he passed
two tubs of oysters side by side, and
he saw one was labeled Il shilling a
dozen" and the other Il shilling 3
pence Dozen" He exclaimed; How
those oysters must hate each other"
Well, even an oyster may be
crossed in love-" and William Dean
Howells has another tale to tell anent
the psychology of the oyster. At one
of the little suppers that the poet
Longfellow gave to the brilliant Cam.
bridge circle, James Russell Lowell
paused with the pepper box poised
above his plate of oysters to say whim.
sically: ITS astonishing how these
fellows love pepper"
Dear me! You don't say so!" ejac'
ulated a nice, prosy old gentleman who
used to sleep through the suppers.
The temptation was too strong to be
resisted, and Lowell was fairly
launched into an account of how a
red pepper, accidentally dropped into
a basket of oysters, had been drawn
out with half a dozen of the bivalves
clinging to it, when the ever gentle
Longfellow interposed to save his mat
ter-of-fact old friend-Woman Home
Companion.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
HANcock's DEFECTS WERE MANY
Samuel Adams, Too, straysd from The
Path Of Reetitude.

James Henry Stark paid his respects
to John Hancock and Samuel Adams
In speech before the New England
Historical Genealogical society at the
meeting in the society's house on SOM
erset street, says tine Boston Herald.
The subject of the speech was The
Loyalists of Massachusetts Bay,
Whose Memories Are Now Forgotten
by an Empire They Served So Well"
Samuel Adams" he said, "as tax
collector of the city of Boston, default
ed, and his bondsmen were sued by q
vote OF the town. Judgment was rem
dered in this case for $4,000. The
city of Boston recently paid $16S for
the document giving the terms of this
settlement. which is signed in Adams
own handwriting This document is
now in the city clerks Office at city
hall
John Hancock was the greatest
smuggler this country ever knew"
continued Mr.. Stark. AT the time of
the American revolution he was under
indictment for over a half million dol
lars. AS treasurer of Harvard college,
John Hancock defaulted all the funds
of the college. When he died, % years
later the college got the money back
from his estate.
THE loyalists represented the best
class of people in the American colo
MES. The character Of the revolution
AIRY leaders like Adams and Hancock
was not to be compared with the char
acter of such loyalists as Winslow,
Copley, Hutchinson and Sir Isaac Cof.
fin.
Hutchinson was one of the great
est men America has ever produced.
He established the present boundary
of Massachusetts and had it not been
for him Berkshire county would now
be part of the state of New York.
1T was he who rid Massachusetts, of
an irredeemable paper money that all
Sir Isaac Coffin was another great
example, as he later became an ad.
miral in the British navy.
Interested motives caused most OF
the leaders of the American revolution
to take part. This was done at the
expense of the wealthy and educated
class, who were at the head of af.
fairs. These wealthy and educated
persons were driven from the country
their estates contiscated and they
were warned not to return under pen,
atty of DEATH"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07

In little town few years ago
there was a shiftless colored boy
named Ransom Blake, who, after be.
ing caught in a number Of petty delin.
quencies, was at last sentenced to a
short term in the penitentiary, where
he was sent to learn trade. On the
day of his return home he met a
friendly white acquaintance, who
asked:
We'll, what did they put you at in
the prison, Ranse?"
"Dey started in to make an honest
boy out'n me, sah.'
That's good, Ranse, and hope they
succe eded."
'Dny did, sah."
"And how did they teach you to be
honest?"
"Dey done put me in the shoe shop
sab, nailin' pasteboard onter shoes TO
soles, sab" YOUTHS Companion.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
DEVELOPING A TALENT.
Army Officers Wife Discovered She
Could Make a Dress.

Among the pleasant remembrances
Of long stay at Natchez during the
civil war, writes Mrs. Ellen Biddle in
her "reminiscences of Soldiers
Wife," is that of beautiful blue-and-
white French organdy muslin. She had
noticed it in a shop window and great
ly admired it, and her husband urged
it's purchase. But she had recently
received a box of gowns from New
Orleans, and felt that she did not
need it.
Still he tempted me, saying: 'If you
will make it yourself, I will not only
buy the material, but you can buy
any Valenciennes lace you may want
to trim it with"
He well knew my weakness; there
was nothing / loved so much as bit
of lace, real filmy, beautiful old lace.
| hesitated, however, remembering so
we'll the time, when first married, he
gave me twenty-dollar gold piece,
when gold was scarce, if I would
make plain calico dress for myself.
Unfortunately, l took the pay in ad-
vance. Many times threw the thing
down, declaring l would try no more
to finish it, when the colonel would
quietly say: But you have spent the
twenty dollars" and I would go to
work again.
He was anxious for me to learn to
sew, knowing l might have 1t to dc
some time when away from civiliza,
tion, as we were apt to be.
The lace tempted me, and the mus
lin was bought Fortunately for me
just at this time the beautiful Mrs
Marston came to visit us, and under
her directions the gown was built, anu
was a thing of beauty for many years
and greatly admired.
The making Of 1t developed a latent
talent, for afterward, when we lived
on the frontier and l could not have
sewing of any kind done, with the
help of the nurse, l made everything
that my children and I wore So the
colonel did not lose greatly in the
end, and l was benefited
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Japanese Sleeves and Soft Tunics.

Japanese OISSNGS anu ooIt luU'GSs
Women wishing to be in style this
season will not dare to wear long
sleeves and ruffles. They are cater
ing to Japanese sleeves, soft tunics
and graceful folds.
The dressing of the hair has been
changed to give an expression of ease
and grace to the face. The wave,
much softer than the Marcel, is being
worn instead of the pompadour. The
classic Greek braid, as classic as a
wreath of laurels, is being worn by
those who can wear it becomingly.
Others are wearing great waves that
come down we'll on the face, with
plenty of beau catchers and curls on
top. Ribbon bows and bands are be-
ing tWined in the hair. The aigrette Is
added for evening wear.
It rs impossible to find anything that
is stiff and harsh about woman's s
dress. Everything must be soft, easy
ard graceful, including the suits,
dresses, hats and hair dressing.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
JAvELLE WATER FOR LAUNDRY.
Good Preparation Of SaI-soda and
Chloride of Lime.

To make javelle water, dissolve one
pound of sal-soda in one quart of boil
ing water. Dissolve half a pound OF
chloride of lime in two quarts of cold
water. Let the mixture settle Snd then
pour off the clear liquid. Mix this
with the dissolved soda, bottle and
keep in a dark place.
The French use this preparation a
great deal in the work of the laun-
dry: For whitening clothing they put
two or three tablespoonfuls of the
liquid into the water in which they
boil the clothing.
To remove stains from white goods,
dilute the javelle water with it's own
volume of cold water. Soak the article
in this until the stain disappears, then
rinse thoroughly in several clear
waters, and finally in diluted ammonia
water.
Javelle water removes almost all
stains and all colors, therefore 1t
should not be used on colored articles.
If articles are allowed to remain in
it for long time it will injure the
fabric.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07

why is an automobile like a wom'
an?" asked the comedian boarder as
he peppered hard-boiled egg.
The cynical bachelor was thought
full
Because it is so expensive"
Good, but not the right answer"
"Ah, now l have it. Because it has
wheels?'
"Uncomplimentary, but not correct" "
Because it is always running peo'
pie down"
"Unkind, but away OF"
well, l give it up. Why is an au'
tomobile like a woman?
Because 1T needs every attention
and after you give it every attention
1t is liable to blow up without a min
ute's notice."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Trousseau Gowns.

"Trousseau gowns are lovslier than
ever" says fashion writer, but as
they have increased in beauty they
have lessened in number. Very few
brides of to-day, no matter how fash
ionable they may be, order a trousseau
consisting of great number Of cos
tunes. The reason for this is that
fashions change SO that it is necessary
every little while to have new-style
gown if one is to keep pace with the
capricious modes.
THE bridal princess gown is style
which will be in fashion for a long
time to come. One can wear it as
long as the material lasts by merely
changing the sleeves to meet the re-
quirements of the prevailing fashion"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
BATTLEFIELD EXPERIENCE.
Had Shot Extracted from Eye with
Jackknife and Large Pin.

DR.. Alfred o. Hitchcock of Fitch
burg is a civil war veteran whose
"reminiscences embrace a number of
striking incidents. in his own career,
and one in the career of Gen. Nelson
A. Miles. which to the younger genera
lion will add fresh interest to the per-
sonality OF that veteran officer.
DR.. Hitchcock went through the try
ing experience of having a buckshot
extracted from his eye on the battle
field, by two officers without expert
ence in surgery, whose only instru-
ments were a jackknife and a large
pin.
DR.. Hitchcocks father, who was a
practicing physician in Fitchburg,
says the Boston Globe, saved Gen.
Miles life by extracting bullet rom
his body after the army doctors had
given his case up.
These incidents and the fact that
DR.. A. o. Hitchcock was a member of
Gen. Miles staff when the latter was
guarding Jefferson Davis as the ma
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Reason Why Man MiIliner Would Not
Make Hat for Dog.

Herman Patrick Tape is an Ohio
young man who, year or so ago,
married wealthy New York widow.
Now he has millinery establishment
in Fortieth street. The other day a
handsome young woman came into his
place, carrying a small brute of a
poodle in her arms. Good afternoon"
said Mr., Tape. The woman bowed
distantly and began to undo the
poodle. The dog had on raincoat,
vividly crimson. He wore dainty rrc-
Der boots on his feet, strapped to his
ankles--if dogs have ankles. A satin
chest protector kept the chill from his
delicate lungs. Two gold teeth shone
at Mr.. Tape in the snarl of worth
less, pampered, over-fed favorite.
Il want you to construct hat for
Pompon," said the proud owner. She
adjusted the shivering little wretch on
one of Mr.. Tapes silk upholstered
chairs. II haven't been able yet to
find a milliner who can do justice to
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
CONTRACT NOT TO HIS LIKING

the lines of her dear little Sace. Oo's
muzzer's little Pompon, isn't 'oo?"
Mr.. Tape said he feared he couldn't
do Pompon justice. Il make hats for
ladies, not for dogs" said he The
woman waxed indignant. Just as If
Pompon isn't as good as any lady" she
said. why do you think you couldn't
do the little darling justice? I'm sure
she has very aristocratic features"
'T'll tell you why l couldn't do that
mutt justice" said Mr.. Tape, losing
hold on the cast of We're de We're for
moment. Because I'm not running
dog pound, that's why. And l have
MT tin can and two feet of string
handy"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Had Learned Something.

Ever notice it?" queried the party
who propounds questions in sections,
did ever notice what?" asked the
innocent bystander
THAT the longer a man is married
the less he lodges when his wife
throws things at him?" said the In
stallment interrogation.
"Yes, I've noticed it," replied the
i. b., who had been up against the
matrimonial game for several years.
"He soon gets wise to the fact that
there is no danger if he doesn't move. u
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
DreSsmaker Hint.

If it is necessary to fit gored or
even plated skirt at the hips and
waist line by taking in" or letting
out" be quite sure to fit the skirt at
each seam. and not make the altera,
ton all in one place. In this way
the proportionate width of the cores
or plaits is retained, which Is a
necessary detail to good tailored and
Wellconstructed skirts
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
a Set.Iln lob.

Are you the man from Solder &
Co.'s to do the repairing of the water
pipes?" asked Mr.. Subbubs.
eyes," replied the plumber. "and
Mr.. Solder says it'll cost you $50"
What? Why, he hasn't seen the
Job; he don't know how much want
done"
"Mebbe not, but he told me how
much to do"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07

upon matching taffeta and are worn
with self-colored skirts of voile or 9TH
er lightweight materials used in the
construction of suits. The idea is not
a new one, but the perfection reached
in coloring laces to match the various
fabrics which enter into the makeup
of suits makes these lace waists very
attractive adjuncts Of the semi-taf
lored costumes.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Woman Bank Prealdrnt.

Mrs. Jennie I. Miller of Nebraska is
now the president of the State bank Of
Tazle Rock. Previously to the death
of her husband, which occurred last
November, Mrs, Miller had been one Of
the vice-presidents of the bank for
several years. Just before his death
Mr.. Miller made over all his property
to his wife, and at the first business
meeting of the board she was elected
to take his place In the bank. Her
son, Gordon D. Miller, and Mrs. Net
tie v. David are the vice-presidents,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Foot Bands on Skirts,

Street dresses and dresses of all
room and dinner gowns
are being finished around the foot
in pretty ways. There is the band of
silk that is put on in the shape of a
wide hem, and there are fancy bands
of embroidery that are used to finish
the skirts of dresses. But the most
popular finish is the wide silk hem.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Larae and Small Hats.

Small hats will be smaller. very
much smaller, almost like toque or
cap, and large hats will be larger.
without the bandeau turned up ON the
left side and trimmed with ribbons,
straw pompons or large flowers. but
ostrich plumes are waning in popu-
larity.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Strange.

How does it seem to be divorced?"
asked the curious young thing. "Well,"
replied her wise friend, 1t seems lit.
tie strange at first. 1t was quite a
while before could get used to sitting
down to supper and not having any.
one to kick about the food. Detroit
Free Press.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Or. viIes Quits Ohio University.

DR.. George B. Viles has resigned as
associate professor of Germanic Ian
guages and literature at Ohio State
university, in Columbus, o., and will
devote his attention to literary work.
His resignation will take effect at the
close of the present school year. DR..
Viles is serving his second term as
president of the American Esperanto
association. One Of his motives in CIV
ing up educational work is to devote
more time to the furtherance of this
language.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
CnarsA Mnhair.

1t is often difficult to get wool
thread for darning purposes. One
eighth of yard of coarse mohair Of
the color desired win meet this re-
uuirement. Ravel after dampening and
1t will make the thread stronger and
the work easier. Press with cloth
over the work and the place darned
will not be very noticeable.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Matehinc Waists.

There are waists made of guipure
lace in dull colorfngs, either broad in
sertions being employed or the all
over lace. They are mounted usually
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Practice REQUIRED.

Whats the matter" said the
friend as he observed the statesman's
frugal luAch; you are not short ot
funds, are your"
mo"
"Dyspepsia?"
mo. 1 am going into campaign life
soon, and must learn to accustom
myself to the dollar dinner"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Louis XIV. Waistcoat.

The Louis XIV waistcoat, copied iR
brocaded damask, is the latest varia
tion on women's vests.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
TheIr Pitv.

The women always have word Of
pity for the old man whose young wife
likes to dance.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07
Millinery Shapes.

The Gainsborough and Romney are
shapes in millinery that will be found
most becoming.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07

all
without back would be better
of the
Keep firmly
breathe deep breathing
geton nd
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-05-07

Wheat Ruined by Rust.
The value of wheat ruined by the
rust is estimated at $5,0OO,0O0 a year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-03
RACING OSTRICH
COMMITS SUICIDE.
GOES ON RAMPAGE AMID
CROWD OF SPECTATORS
Bird Lays Out Two Men Before Be-
Ing Captured, After Which II Beats
Its Eyes Out In Despalr-Second
Racer Becomes Unmanageable Az
ter Being Defeated In Speedy Race.

A herd OF racing ostrches--one Of
which ended n wild stampede by kill
ing ltself-made things lively for the
crowd at the opening day OF the
Queens Nassau fair in Mlneola, l.. l.,
yesterday, says the New York Amerl-
can.
Just before the ostrich races were
to start. Judge Wing, a big male bird
who went on rampage the other
day and injured two men, got out OF
his cage and made a rush towards the
spectators who crowded about his en-
clsure. Luckily there was n high
fence between him and them He
could not scale II, though he leaped
again and again.
w. w Ford, the BIRDS trainer, and
n negro helper jumped into the en-
closure and tried to capture Fleet
Wing The ostrich. with two mighty
kicks. tore open Ford's leg and laid
the negro low by blow on the head.
Before he fell. however. he slipped
a moose about Fleet Wings legs This
held him.
Enraged by his capture, the giant
bird beat his head from side TO side
upon the pebbly ground His frantic
blows knocked out both his eyes and
though n veterinary surgeon tried to
save him. he bled 10 death.
Scarcely was this incident over
when another ostrich caused commo-
ton. This was Miss Florida, who was
hltched up to a little four-wheeled
sulky to race Fleet Foot the dead
birds customary opponent
The two started around the half
mile track at trotting horse speed, un-
IN they reached the first turn, where
they slowed down and had TO he urg-
ed on by yells from their drivers
Thcy hit up a good pace again. and
coming into the stretch. Fleet Foot
took n good lead.
Chagrlned by her defeat, apparent
~. Miss Florida ran 10 the inner rail.
stopped then leapcd over the fence.
dragging her sulky and driver behind
her. The harncs broke and released
her. but the man and sulkv dropped
back. Tho driver was not hurt.
Miss Florida was not a bad bird like
Fleet Wing. and allowed herself to
he captured without any fuss.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-03
BaDtiSt Church.

Baptist church, E. Alta and John
son strets, Rev. r. +. Storey pastor,
202 f. Alta street Morning worship
at II, with sermon by the pastor, sub
ject. "Our Peace" communion serv-
ice, Evening service at 1880. Gospel
sermon, "The Second Piccolo." Bible
school at 10 o'clok for all Young
peoples meeting at $40. Praise and
prayer service Wednesday evening at
1880 subject, "Paurs Letter to Ephe-
sus." Strangers especially invited to
tehse services
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-03
NJ. 4. Church.

Rev. w. r. Custer will preach both
morning and evening at the First NJ.
+. church sunday. In the morning
his theme will be David, the Man
After Gods own Heart, and What
That Means and in the evening the
subject will be Judas Iscariot. the
Wreck Upon the Eternal Shore"
Monday night there will be a regular
Official board meeting in the lecture
room OF the church. Wednesday night
prayer meeting. Sabbath school at 10
a. m. Junior League at p. m. Ep-
worth League at $50 p. m. Morning
anthem, "Sweet Hour Of Prayer" by
Loreng. Evening anthem, "The Sun
set Shore" by Wilson.