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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-22
e acAnSlcD AAGzEY

When Lucien Young was an ensign he was
assigned 60 a new iron man-of-war called. the
Huron. The vessel was bound south from
New York In November, 1877. and when on
Mays Head, on the coast Of North Carolina, Il
struck the rocks and IN less than an hour the
disaster was complete. u was a bitter night
and q tremendous sea was running. The black
ness shut out the shore view and no one knew
what the landing chances were IN case Il be.
came possible 10 put boats through tie pound
Ing. grinding sea. One boat was launched and
Il was smashed instanter. Then Il appeared
10 the captain that there was but one chance
10 save any part Of the crew. A volunteer was
asked for TO attempt TO carry a life line 20 the
shore.
The instant that the call came Ensign
Young volunteered b attempt 10 carry the line
70 land. The captain told him that his chance
Of lie was not one IN a thousand Young said.
IAN right. Il go"
A sailor named Williams volunteered TO ac-
company Young. The two took what Is known
Is a balsa. attached 10 a rope. and making
their way out on a spar they dropped into the
seething water. The waves beat them back
against the spar and Young was severely
bruised BY the contact. He stuck 10 hiB task.
however. and with williams succeeded In max
ing headWay against the fierce assault Of the
waves and IN escaping death among the storm
beaten rocks. Finally they gained q foothold
upon the sands beyond the roaring surf The
result Of their beroism was the saving OF about
onethird OF the Hurons crew. The vessel
went to pieces so quickly that the rescue OF all
the crew Nv means Of the life line proved I'm
possible,
Naval officers believe that Young was born
lucky as wen as brave, -Four days before the
naval battle on Santiago Rear Admiral samD-
son ordered Lieut. Young. who was In COM
mnnd Of q small gunbost called the Hist to
cruise ln this vicinity OF Manzanillo and II prae-
ticabie 10 destroy some spanish gunboats said
10 be lying Ia the harboS
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-22

had taken the Hist farther into
the bay. ran into nine armed vessels drawn
up IN the form OF q crescent across the hRr.
Dor. close in shore. where they were supported
by artillery and large bodies OF troops. on
the right OF the crescent formation OF craft
was a savage looking torpedo boat while a
good sized gunboat guarded the left flank"
Young. Helm and JunEen. for the Wompa-
tuck succeeded In getting into action. fought
this apparently overwhelming force OF the en-
envy for an hour and a half. completely dis.
abled the spanish torpedo boat, put AT least
four OF the g~unboats out Of the business, broke
up a huge pontoon on which hoated a sixineh
smooth-bore gun. caused the Spanish soldiers
supporting the naval force 10 retreat and won
an absolutely complete victory generally.
The American boats did not escape unin.
iured in this action. The Hornet engines
were disabled and the Wompatuck. under
Youngis order. took her In tow. but, disabled
a. she was, the Hornet stayed IN action and
one Of its gunneFs succeeded ia putting a sin.
pound shot squarely into a sloop loaded with
soldiers. an OF whom were FIRMS AZ the crews
OF the American vessels. The sloop went to
the bottom and took most OF her crew with
her.
In the fight, az has been said. the Spanish
force was greatly superior % that Of the Amer.
lean. Young was then only a lieutenant but
he was IN command OF three ships and he did
his work well He was advanced three mum
beers for his gailantry IN this fight Years be-
fore he had been advanced. as the record
shows, for extraordinary heroism on the oc-
casion OF the wreck Of the Huron"
Commander John Baptste Benadou. United
States Navy. died recently at the Naval Hos.
pital, New York City. The sea service Is
mourning the loss OF one OF lie finest sailors.
In May. 1898. Bernadou was engaged in one
OF the hottest naval lights that marked the
Spanish war. Il was not a great afair like
the battle IN Manila bay or that On Santiago,
but while Il lasted the work was OF the real
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-22

the wounded officer succeeded In keeping bis
ship moving enough 20 prevent ita becoming
a stationary mark FOR the enomy's guns.
While In this crippled condition the Amori-
can vessel kept up uninterrupted IRE from ia
guns and was aided by the IRE OF the VII
mington and the Hudson. Notwithstanding
the apparent extremity OF their case the gun
crews Of the Winslow managed 20 put the
Spanish gunboat entirely out OF action with
some weltplanted shells, but The shore bat
terles were stnl IN able fighting condition aud
they poured Ia their shot increasingly.
By this time the Wlnslow was becoming
fairly nddled with shot and Lieut. Newcomo
In command OF the Hudson, Notwithstanding
the fact that his vessel vas 700 frail 20 hope
TO stand against any kind OF shell punishment.
asked permission 10 so 10 the Winsiow'a aid. II
was lmpo6slbie for the Wilmington 10 close
in because OF the drsught and Commander
Todd told Lieut. EewComb 70 do what he
could for the stricken ship.
Newcomb took his boat ia while the Viii
mington kept up a furious IRE on the enemy's
works, but falling to silence them during the
time the Winslow and the Hudson were In
their p%erilous positions. With the shot Of the
WILMINGTON falling into their works and now
and then putting the men Of an entire battery
out OF action. the spnnlards sul kept up their
fire on the crafts OF Bernadou and Newcomb
The crew Of the Hudson after 30 minutes
work with the shells dropping an about them
succeeded IN making fast a cable 10 the Grip
pied Wlnslow aud IA towing The boat out OF
range During all this time the Winslow's
commanding officer, Lieut. Boraadou. wounded
as ne was and almost fninting from the loss
OF blood. kept the deck and the command. II
was an exhibition OF heroism OF which the
navy win BE- proud until the end OF tane
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-22

war kind and IN the engagement was killed
Ensign Worth Bagley. the only officer % the
American sea service who lost his life In the
conflict with Spain.
Early In May. 1898. the Wilmington, Com
mander Todd, the Hudson. Lieut. Newcomb,
and the Winslow. Lieut.. Bernadou. sailed into
Cardenas HarbOr in search o. some Spanish
gunboats which were believed to be anchored
there. Commander Todd being the senior
officer present. was In command OF the little
squadron OF three vessels. In order TO pre-
vent the escape OF any ships Of the enemy he
ordered his two junior commanding officers 10
search either side OF the bay while be took
his own vessel straight down~the middle OF
the harbor.
II happened. however. that the commanding
Oficer himself first caught sight of a spanish
gunboat apparently m0ored 20 a wharf on the
water front Of the town. He signaied; Win
slow go In and Investigate gunboat moored 10
wharf. there on right. painted gray
lay, Ay, sir came the answer and Berna-
dou took the Winslow IN.
The Spanish gunboat turned out to be the
Antonio Lopez. Bernadou headed for the town
with the Winslow under full speed. When the
boat was AZ a distance Of about 1900 yards
from tbs wharf smoke appeared from the bow
Of the Spanish boat and a shell whizted by
the port side Of the Winslow. Instantly con
cealed land batteries opened on Bernadou's
little torpedo craft. In a minute The Ameri.
can vessel was IN the center Of q perfect
storm Of prOiecties
Bernadou Was no laEgard in returning the
fire OF the enemy. but the luck Of nature was
against him. for suddenly a haze settled down
over the batteries OF the bpaniards ana over
the Antonio Lopez and completely concealed
them from view. ~ was known hfterwara
that while the Americans could not see ths
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-22

things that no two men in Annapolis we're able
to lift. He scored perfect in his physical ex-
animation. but when II came to the study ex.
animation It is veraciously related that Young
spelled Europe Europe"
This short cut" IN his spelling methods
came pretty near being his u%ndoing. but the
soc iemy board had a second thought on the
matter and Young became q cadet, a cadet as
smart rs a w~hiplash in work and In study. and
his classmates were put to It to keep pace
with him.
Lucien Young has been distinguishing him
self one way and another ever since the day
ne set Theodore Roosevelt a precedent in re-
formed spelling. While he was stili a mid
shipman be was cruising on one Of the old
time wooden warships In the Mediterranean
A sailor fell from slon, struck a spar and.
bounding clear Of the vessel, fell into the sea.
Midshipman Young saw the man fall and
an instant later he had cleared the rail and
was In the water swimming Justify to the res
cue. The fall had made the sailor practically
unconscious. He was 50 stunned that be made
but a feeble effort 10 help himself and it was
an inert, heavy burden that Young held above
the water until a boat came from the ship to
the rescue
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-22

Complaint was made 20 mlocnl man
by one OF hts employees that boys who
were swimming ia a pond caus.
ing quite a nuisance The owner o.
the property gave the man the priv
legs OF putting up a sign. as be had
asked permission % do a. The no
tlce reads as follows:
No Lomns or swimming on Theas
GroWns-Order by - NJ Catchcd
Law VIII be Forced berkshire
Courier.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-22
Laymen Combat White Plague.

According TO recent figures pub
lished by the National Association
for the study and Prevention OF Tu-
berculosis, nearly 90 per cent Of
those enlisted In the active campaign
against consumption are laymen. and
the percentage OF laymen has tripled
IN the last four years.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-22

perusal or the
Navy Register in the depart
ment Offices discloses the fact
that Capt Lucien Young has
been advanced twice in rank
for conspicuous gallhnuy in
time Of danger.
When Lucien Young OF the
United States navy reported at
Annapolis for examination for
entrance to the naval academy
the examining board looked
upon q youthful Samson. He
was as fine a physical speci-
men OF boyhood as the old
salts ever had seen. He lifted
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-22

ANA 44AAAS
Young and
Helm work
ed away in
full view of
the Spanish
5 h a%rpshoOt
ers and es
capped death
by s heer
luck Il was
not long az
ter the Span
ish gunboat
had been de
stroyed that
Young, who
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-22
By Edward D. Clark
~ coesRlosl1ss. ~ NAe'uEs'os

Young started on his ar
rand and fell IN With the
gnnboats Hornet, Lieut.
Helm. and Wompatuck'
Lieut.. Jungen. The little
squadron picked up a priz'
in a vessel loaded with pro
visions and intended for the
sDaniards and then the three
vessels entered the Azuraga
Pass.
Young discovered a gum
boat at anchor near a block
house. The Wompatuck was
unable because Of her draft
to go in with the Hist and
the Hornet. The guns Of the
two American vessels put
the Spanish gunboat out OF
business after a lively en-
gagement. in which nearly a
thousand Spanish soldiers on
shore had a hand. The Span
iards we're not more than
400 yards away from the
American boats and they
literally swept the decks
-+fsb buffofu
The new era., 1909-07-01
LIBRARY ON WHEELS
How Minds Of Maryland Noun
taineers Are Fed.
Rural Regions Of Washington County
Visited by itinerant Bookman-
$500 Copies Circulated by
Wagon Last Year.

Baltimore believes that
the printed page is for the masses and
that books are published to be read.
not stored on shelves. as In some Eu-
ropean libraries, for the use of certain
favored ones. Mr.. Carnegie and others
have scattered libraries for the many
throughout all the land. In New York
city and in other American cities the
public libraries make it easy for every
one to obtain books. and this fact Is
advertised. 1t has remained, however.
for the Washington county library of
Hagerstown, Md, to send out a col
porteur, not only to carry books but
to spread the gospel Of literature In
the isolated rural regions.
The itinerant library, drawn by a
pair of sturdy horses, has become a
familiar sight in the Washington coun-
ty section of the Blue Ridge. Like the
semi-annual appearance of the tin ped
dler's cart, its approach is an occur
renee quickly heralded throughout the
neighborhood. The housewife throws
a sunbonnet over her head, and fol-
lowed by one or two barefooted chill
dren runs out to the roadside to see
what the good natured bookman has
brought on this round. The chickens
follow hotfoot. certain that such q
commotion can only mean that some
appetizing dainty is about to be dis
tributed. In the middle Of this scene
of domestic activity the itinerant book
man stops and descends from his lofty
seat.
Good day. Mrs. -" says he. as
he winds the reins about the whip
stock. How did you like the last
book?"
ut was pretty good. l liked that
part where it said. To be or not to be.
that is the question That's the way
lots of farmers wives feel, reckon.
Have you got The Dukes Revenge?'
The new era., 1909-07-01

I heard that book cracked up once.
What do you want, Mary Jane?" ad-
dressing the older of the two girls.
II haven't the book you mention, '
says the book colporteur, opening the
doors of his wagon, ''but perhaps you
would like 'Marius the Epicurean.' or
Gray's Botany The Botany would
be interesting. think. for 1t describes
the plants and flowers. and tells how
they grow. Or II you want story.
there's 'Kenilworth,' or "A Tale of
Two Cities Mary would like those
books. too. I'm sure"
What cities are they-Baltimo'
and Wash n TONI"
"Oh. no. They are two European
cities. Paris and London. The book
tells about some people who were
mixed up with the French revolution.
and had some exciting adventures and
narrow escapes
well, If you say it's better'n The
Dukes Revenge I've heard so much
about, reckon mebbe we 'uns better
take it."
of 1908 each of the 16 routes in the
county was travelled twice. and some
Of them three or four times. Several
Of them require four days for the Jour
ney, while others can be covered in
two or three days. Only few can be
covered in day. New routes are
constantly being mapped out, and 1t is
expected that second wagon will be
required soon. Last year 3.7O0 books
were circulated by the wagon. 1t was
estimated that each of the volumes
was read twice. and some of them
three or four times. as 1t became the
habit in some neighborhoods for the
households to exchange with one an
other. When the wagon does not con-
tain the book desired a memorandum
is made and it is forwarded by mail.
The zeal of the Washington County
library in spreading the use and love
of books has found expression in many
other ways. The Hagerstown school
children were first sent to the library
once a week to listen to stories read
by an assistant. Then a school circu-
lating library was started, and the
teachers throughout the country were
invited to enter race as book circu.
lators. The school at the village bear.
ing the startling name of Rohrersyille
last year carried on the palm, having
circulated 80 books 3S7 times among
its pupils. The county, at the instance
of the Hagerstown book propagandists,
established IS deposit stations through.
out the county for adults. As result.
according to a careful statistician. the
mountaineers in 1908 perused the con.
tents Of IL .166 books 12.66s times. The
library also received assistance IL de-
veloping its circulation from 1s Sun.
day schools
The new era., 1909-07-01
Until cutleura Cured Him.

Fl was troubled with a severe itch
ing and dry. scrufy skin on my ankles.
feet, arms and scalp. Scratching made
1t worse. Thousands of small red PIN.
pies formed and these caused intense
itching. was advised to go to the
hospital for diseases of the skin. did
30. the chief surgeon saying: "Inever
saw such bad case Of eczema" But I
got little or no relief. Then tried many
so-called remedies, but became 30
bad that almost gave up in despair.
After suffering agonles for twelve
months. ! was relieved Of the almost
unbearable itching after two or three
applications of Cuticura Ointment.
continued its use. combined with Cuti.
cura Soap and Pills, and was COM
pletely cured. Henry Searle, Little
Rock, Ark. Oct. and 10. 1907"
Potter Drug b Chem. Corp Sole Props. Bosom.
The new era., 1909-07-01

East Indian hats are among the new
articles of headdress.
OF late there has been turning
from the long-used white yoke to lace
and net yokes of the color of the
gown.
Close, clinging styles have not yet
received the expected setback. and
will now probably prevail well into
the spring.
The fancy arrangement of bratds
and bands over the bodice produces
the bolero effect without it's being a
separate garment.
The new corsets are very short
from the bust to the waist line and re-
markably long over the hips, suit.
able style for large women.
The new era., 1909-07-01
Ribbon
It ri nm nm mo
for HAT

. IBBON is always more usei OF
AZ summer than on winter hats, and
there is every prospect that the huge
bows which last season often formed
the only trimming for an ordinary hat
will again be popular
For making these bows. materials
by the yard are preferable to "ibbons.
as they make more graceful oops. A
thin, light make of supple taffeta or
messaline is the favorite ma terial for
simple hats. while more elaborate ones
have bows of lace or tulle bordered
with satin or soft pompadour silks and
gauZes.
The material is cut on the cross in
bands measuring from eight to ten
inches in width. and is bordered with
double fold in which milliner's wire
is inserted. Often this border is of a
different color, even of different ma
terial. Thus gauze bows are given.
either in the same or contrasting
color.
In making a bow study the shape Of
the hat and decide whether it is to be
fiat or outstanding. This can best be
decided from the style of the other
trimming. Measure the length for the
first loop. double over, twist heavy
patent leather thread around the neck
of the loop to hold it in place before
making the next loop or loops. When
the bow is finished all the loops are
wound firmly together and the wind.
ings are covered with soft folds of the
material
If the wire is not run in before the
bow is started. as is the case If the
edges are bound. 1t is inserted in the
middle of each loop aud caught with
few slip stitches.
There is such an art in tying q
graceful bow that the beginner should
never experiment on good materials.
Pieces of soft cheesecloth, wired. are
excellent for practice. and old bows
nearly as possible as they were be-
fore.
II possible. it is we'll for the girl
who intends to go In for trimming her
own hats and making her own girdles
to take few lessons in bows from
a professional. Even with careful in
struction she may never acquire the
knack that seems to be Unborn, but
her bows will not look hopelessly
home made.
The chief requisite for the begin
ner is to know what kind she wishes
to tie. Fashions in bows change as
they do in everything else. One sea
soc they are Alsatian, again the loops
stand out in sickle shape, or are com.
pacted into huge rosettes. 1t is too
soon to say just what order of bow
will prevail, either for hats or sashes
the coming season.
The wide-awake girl who must do
her own work will make tour of the
fashionable shops and study the latest
thing. She will decide on the kind
she wishes to copy and note not only
the number OF loops and ends but their
length and general direction.
The new era., 1909-07-01

and the kidney action improved right
away. Large quantities of sediment
and stony particles passed from me.
and finally the stone itself. part dis
solved. but still as big as pea. With
It disappeared all symptoms OF dizzi-
ness. rheumatism and headaches.
have gained about so pounds since and
feel well and hearty"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Coster.Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The new era., 1909-07-01
GOOD Stroke Of ev.Iness,

The Ell note is not the smallest H.
sued by the bank of England. By
mistake a note of the value of one
penny was made and issued in 1928.
1t was in circulation for many years,
q source of annoyance to the cashiers
In making up their accounts. At
length the holder of 1t brought It to
the bank and after considerable argu-
ment persuaded the authorities to
give him E5 for Il.
The new era., 1909-07-01

on for stone in the
kidney but not cured
and some time after
was feeling SO bad
that I knew there
must be another
stone that would
have to be cut out.
I decided to try
Doan's Kidney Pills
The new era., 1909-07-01

A cold on the lungs doesn't usually
amount to much. hut it invariably pre-
fsas' sn. Pnsu5%on;ia nj m.d and e1nsRtoni ni. Ham
once will break up a cold in night.
The new era., 1909-07-01
Quite So.

Quite SO.
IAN actor who has forgotten his
lines is pitiful thing"
IF you're looking for real tragedy,
consider the pitcher who has forgot
ten his curves"
The new era., 1909-07-01

Try Murine Eye Rsmeay
For Red. Weak, Weary. Watery Eyes,
Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms TO the Pure Food and Drugs
Law. Murine Doesn't Smart. Soothes Eye
Pain Try Murine for Your Eyes.
The new era., 1909-07-01

Gladness il appreciated only By
those who know what sadness IL.
The new era., 1909-07-01
A Correction

A Correction.
Her card club has quit playing for
the season"
You mean scrapping, don't your
The new era., 1909-07-01
A e.,. cood Thin,

Rar0 Good Thing.
"Am using ALIENS FOOf-EASE. and
can truly say would not have been with
out Il 80 long. had 1 known the relief 1t
rare good thing for anyone having sore
or tired feet.-Mrs. Matilda Holtwert,
Providence. r. L. Sold by all Druggists.
25c. Ask to-day.
The new era., 1909-07-01
The OnIv wav

I'VE all make blunders. thought
eoce was = square peg when 1 was
really . round one"
''How did you fnd out your mis-
taker'
II get into q holei"
The new era., 1909-07-01

Mra. Winsasw's 8ssehSag syFsp.
Foe chiArsa ssseAlnG. sosssas tie G1as, rsdseos y
1aaasIsa, ealAys pAk. sssss vAA osis- ~ eossas
The new era., 1909-07-01
GOT TO THE CAUSE
And Then All Symptoms Of Kidney
Trouble Vanished.

G. ]. Hammonds, SIT s. Hill St., Fort
Scott, Kansas, says: II was operated
The new era., 1909-07-01

Pride sometimes has y . bsfsss
p4ople fall b love
The new era., 1909-07-01
AGoNIZING ITCHING.

Eczema for q YeaNGot No Relief
Even at Skin HospItai-in Despair
The new era., 1909-07-01
EXPRESSIVE REPLY.

Freddie-Your father told me that
[ was the black sheep of the family.
Gertrude-What did you say?
Ereddfe-Bahi
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-10-14
rhav pldn,t Have 10 chanae.

During the years In which our pure
food laws have been put INTO effect
there has been a great hurrying and
scurrying on the part of the food mani
ufacturers to change their methods to
make them conform to the law.
The Quaker Oats Company is con-
spicuous exception. It was admitted
that Quaker Scotch Oats was as pure
and clean as possible and that 1t was
an ideal food.
It is so cheap that any one can at
ford 1t and so nourishing that every
one needs 1t. The result of last years
experiments at Yale and other points
where food values were tested is that
Quaker Scotch Oats has been adopted
by many persons as their food on
which they rely for adding vigor and
endurance Of muscle and brain.
The Quaker Oats Company meets
all demands In the way 1t packs
Quaker Scotch Oats; regular size
packages and the large size family
package; the latter, both with and
without china.