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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02
KuIEp nY A TRAM.

An unknoSn ShIts msp Mss struck
aud killed BY = WsshIhgton'e oatbefh
Railway train st ssmlnarg crossing
shortly after noon today. The re-
mains we're taken 20 W. H. Demsipe
& Sons undertaking establishment. in
this city. Nobody vas able to identify
them. The unfortunate man appeared
to be about 60 years old. From bis
general appearance he had been q
nomad. Justice Stuart. OF Fairfax
county, was notified, but be did no!
deem a coroner's inquest necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02
YOUNG MEMS SENATE.

The Young Mems Senate met last
night and discussed plans for tho Gem,
ing winter. Officers were nominated
and, In accordance with the bylaws,
will be elected at the next meeting No.
xenber 10 when a large attendance is
expected. Those present were very en-
thusiastic and most successful year is
thought TO be in store for the orGaniSa-
tion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02
FRATERNAL VISIT.

The members of Mount Vernon
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, last
night paid fraternal visit to Lafayette
Chapter in Washington. The Alex
andrlans spent delightful evening,
AT the close OF the meeting a banquet
was given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02
LOCAL BREvITIES.

The recent rains have washed part OF
the foundation from portion OF the
granolithic sidewalk near Hooffs run
at upper King street.
Many Washingtonians were IN the
surrounding country yesterday 10
search Of game, the hunting season
having opened on that day
The regular meeting OF the Allison
w. c. L. u, will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 8 O'Clock at the Children's
Home on Duke street.
There was but one case before the
Police Court this morning, that OF Q
ghito man who had been arrested iol
drunkenness, Ito was dismissed VIII
"a admonlHsn,
The frat quarterly conference Of see
Pree Methodist Church will DO hele ~
The church IN thls city November 70
20. Rev. y. ]. sahImiEe and ai'ef
both al shom are eysngellsts, will a.
tend.
A fire was discovered about twelve
O'Clock last night in the kitchen OF
the residence OF Mr.. VIM. M. Dobson'
ON the east SIDE OF Pitt between
Cameron and Queen streets. The
flames we're extipguished before any
serious damage resulted.
Mr.. 7. 3. Henry died at his home at
Lincolnia, Fairfax county, at O'Clock
this morning. The deceased was about
SO years old, He leaves widow and
eight children. The funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon nom st,
Johns Chapel
Bernard schmith, living At ZIG north
Patrick street, last night reported 70 the
police that be discovered an intruder In
his house when he returned from q
visit to his brother in the same neigh
borhood, about 1890 O'Clock Monday
night. The tresspasser escaped through
a rear window, Schmith said that
nothing had been stolen.
Skating Rink opens tonight. Come
and enjoy q pleasant evening. -
Jim Hapgood was rated as being q high
class man, In his own special line ne
WAS q law unto himself No, you're
wrong, he wasn't a political boss. Now
when Jim wanted anything done, be
was the one that did It and you can be!
your last bottom dollar that was done
right. Likewise when Mr.. HopWood
wanted anything 10 eat, be was mighty
particular, and invariably came 70
blondheiin's Auth Stand and Market for
those irresistibly delicious Auth sans'
ages. Puadings and Food Products,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02
"Our medium prices Of stylish up.to

"Our medium prices Of stylish up.bo
date footwear" is ready for your in'
spection. New ideas, stylish designs,
best Workmanship, and best materials
shoes made right hold their shape.
A few OF the Makers Taylor Mace.
The Hess, Regal, Walk Over, Brockton
Company Operative, Red Cross, Queen
Quality, ]. and T. Cousins, Lindner
Shoe Company, Clement Bail Shoe
Company and many Others. Agents for
COLD Seal and Boots. J. A. Marshall
& Rro. 42a King street. Up-so'dsie
footwear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02
BASKETBALL.

Ia a we'll played game OF basketball
played last night at the Armory Hall,
the Y. NJ. 3. l.. Reserves defeated the
Friendship A. @. OF Washington by the
score OF 81 to 10. Eugent starred Tor
the winners. - >.
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MISERABLE ROOMS AND GOOD
II TABLE BOARD at COL Queen
etreat Octlff

NOTICE TO STATE TAXPAYEKS.- :
IN am now prepared to receive the
state taxes for the year 1910. The attep
ton of taxpayers is respectfully called t
the importance OF pay ng the same prior
to December 1, 1910, as on that dale q
penalty of five per cent will be added to
all unpaid bills, and their collection en-
forced as required by law.
THOMAS w. ROBINSON,
oct24 eotd City Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02

Yeggmen blew the safe Of the Mers
chants and Farmers Bank ct Hilllards,
ten miles northwest OF Columbus, o.,
early today and escaped with 5000.
The bandits had stolen bons and buggy,
and escaped,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02
MICo WATER.

The Mutual Ice Company is furnish
ing Mico water TO many people 10
ibis city at present. This water Is
pure and sparkling, and is taken from
the Ice plant q the company at the
foot OF Cameron street.
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TO ERECT SUNDAY SCHOOL BUILD
ING.

The Second Presbyterian Church
has purchased the lot on the northeast
corner OF Prince and St. Asaph streets.
A handsome, commodious and modern
Sunday school building will be erected
on the site In the near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02
Window Shades

Made to order and guaranteed to work
satisfactorily. Yourcurtain trouble stops
when we make your shades. Lace Cur
tains, Portieres, Comforts and Blankets.
Cash or easy payments ii. f. WEBB,
oct2s St 9sl King Street
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JACOB ROSE
No. 9O4 King Street.

pawnbroker's Sale at auction at sap;
M. TUESDAY ,NOYE1iBERs,o OF pledged
Goods such az watches, rings, regolyers,
Clothing, cameras, tools, &c. e.
Will remove to $50 King street
oct3l Ste
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02
OYSTERS IN ALL Styles, CHICK
EN- on TOAST, SANDWICHES
always on sale lat sPINKs's CAFE,
Prince and Royal Streets.

E0R RENT. Pleasant, nicely furnish
Il ed ROOMS, warm and every com
fort: suitable for gentlemen only. Call
after o'clock at COZ 0ronoco street,
Alexandria. nnv2 3t'
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Weather Probabilities,

For this section cloudy aud cooler To-
mis- hit. Thursday fair and cooler; mode
raic westerly winds.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.

gun rises tomorrow at62Sa. m. and sets
at 45e p. IN. High water at Sal a. m and
Ss45 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02

Col, Samuel P. Colt. a dispatch from
Providence, R. l.. says, will not be: a
candidate 10 succeed Senator Aldfieh,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-02

xTYISH 10 purchase an interest In an
w established Fire Insurance Agency
with services. Hustler; can give re-
turns. References furnished, {. W.
sTU ART, aD5 Jackson street, ST. PAU,
Mimi. ~
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MARRIED.

Oh wednesday. November 2, l9ioI at
81, paul's Church, by Rev. z. 7. Philips
THOMAS MoTTRAM WRIGHT, 81
Northumberland county, Va, ana
KATIE LEE MAXWELL, OF AleSanr
dria -.
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FOR SALE

Ewing no further use for . pair Of
so nd, six year old MULES, we offer
"a ne for sale at Chatham stabias
now Nv MuTIAL ICE co,
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04
GRAND PASS.

Corwin Stills, of Higginsville, Wis
tied his cousins, MI. and Mrs. S.
Burrus, last week .
Mr.. and Mrs. Liter, also Profits
man Reed, of Blackburn, were visit
ors at Miss Laura Webs and Cor
win Sill last Sunday
Mrs. E. G. Riley went to St.Louis
Sunday to join her husband who
has a lucrative position with the
Woman's National Daily. They
will make st. Louis their home for
the present
The little four year old child Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. Hicks who died
last Thursday was brought here
from Kansas City by the sorrowing
parents Friday and was buried in
the Malta Bend cemetery.
]. Byers who died last Thursday
was buried in the Thomas ceme-
terry last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Mcclure spent
Sunday with their son and family
at Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eberhart are visit
ing their relatives in California,
Mo.
Mrs. Jennie Riley of MAYHEM,
visited her brother, L. Reynolds
and family and A. E. Riley and
family this week.
Miss Florence Holloway OF Mar
shall visited her aunt, Mrs. DR..
Walker.
Mrs. F. c. McReynolds is quite
sick with bronchitis. Her many
friends wish her a speedy recovery
Mrs. Kate Dickerson is visiting
her daughter, Miss Mabel, at Ex-
celsior Springs. She is there also
for the beneficial help of the ex-
cellent waters. Her many friends
wish her health improved.
Mrs. B. Price and little son were
guests OF their friends in Marshall
this week.
George Humphreys OF Odessa,
spent a few days this week with
his mother.
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04

C. B. Kibler OF Marshall was here
last Friday. He was accompanied
by Miss Nellie McJilton, who has
quite a nice class here in music.
c. P. Hudson of Blackwater was
shaking hands all around here Sat-
urday afternoon.
r. M. Sutheriin and son, Harry,
of Marshall were in our town Sat-
urday.
Misses Belle and May Wilmarth
of Cooper county were town wish
tors Friday.
Charlie Nixon and wife of Coop
err were shopping and calling here
Saturday.
Rev. Erwin Of Kansas City preach
ed Sunday at the Baptist church.
We understand he has been called
to preach for them once a month
for this year. Rev. Erwin will
move here with his family in the
near future.
Miss Stella West was the week
end guests OF Mrs. Ret Edison in
Blackwater.
j. P. Biggs was in Kansas City
the first of the week in the inter-
est of the electric line.
Mrs. Laura Jagnow and sister,
Miss Della Bierbaum were dinner
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w. Nixon.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Shepard enter
tanned at their home near town
Sunday the following dinner guests
DR.. Mcclure and family, Mrs. Kill
lie Hogge and family, j. 8. Hogge
and family and Messrs. Hillebrand
and Frank Watts.
Rev. Houston filled his appoint
ment Sunday at Smiths Chapel.
Albert Case celebrated his fif-
teenth birthday Saturday night at
the City Hotel by entertaining quite
a number of his friends.
June Martin left for Alaska Mon
day afternoon where he expects to
be gone for some time.
Mrs. M. L. Jennings left Monday
for Kansas City where she will
study the late styles in millinery.
Gibson Scott and wife left the
first of the week for Kirksville,
where Mr.. Scott will take treat
ment.
Herman Asselmeyer OF the coun-
ty was trading here Monday.
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04

hood.
Fred Gabb has had the phone
put in his residence and will now
keep posted on all the latest hap
penings.
Mrs. Schmitt Of Slater is here
for a few days to help take care
Of her father who was injured by
a fall recently.
Quarterly meeting will be held
here Friday evening, February II.
Rev. Swart the Presiding Elder will
assist Rev. Eager.
Miss Nora Thierfelder returned
home Friday from a two weeks
visit in Glasgow.
Leo Lineman and family spent
several days in Chanton county
last week.
Oscar Thierfelder went to Glas-
gov to see his best girl Sunday.
Grandpa Winston is reported no
better at this writing.
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04
County News
ARROW ROCK.

Jack Dysart was in town last
Tuesday.
Herman Eilers was on our streets
Tuesday.
Miss Mile Janneck was shop
ping in town Tuesday.
Glen Townsend and wife of the
county were town visitors last Tues
day.
Judge A. M. Hall of Boonville,
was mingling with friends here last
Tuesday.
Mesdames Geo. VanArsdell and
Gibson Scott vel county visitors
Wednesday afternoon.
George Busse of the county was
trading in town Thursday. He re-
ported two of his little children
as being quite sick with fever and
pneumonia.
Sam Fisher and cousin, Miss Sue
were visitors last week of friends
in Blackburn.
Fred Bierbaum and wife were
shopping and visiting in town last
Thursday.
w. /. Davidson and wife of Mar
shall yer visitors Thursday at the
home of Gene VanArsdell and fam
lily.
Henry Eilers and wife of the
county were shopping here last
Thursday.
MIR. Gray of Kansas City, agent
Of the Mexico international Land
Company was here the latter part
Of last week in the interest of the
company.
John Mailman and Edgar Fen
witch OF near Hardeman were trad
ing in town last Wednesday.
George McClain OF Nelson was
fransacting business in our town
Friday.
Mrs. w. Burge and Miss Dora
Burge were shopping In town Fri
day afternoon.
Miss Kate Swinney was a town
visitor Friday.
Mrs. Dave Green was a visitor
Friday of Mrs. Ed Gibson.
Will Heuman and wife were shop
Ping in town Saturday and also at
tended the sale.
+. Windmeyer was among the
crowd in town Saturday.
Mrs. Monroe Wilkerson was a
town visitor Saturday.
The household goods sold Sat-
urday by Frank Wilmarth brought
fairly good prices.
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04
HERNDON

Richard Keeth returned home Sat
urday after a two weeks prospect
ing trip in Old Mexico.
Chas. Grain and Rich Keeth made
a flying trip to Marshall Monday.
Those in Marshall from here Sat-
urday were Fl. M. Wingfield, w.
B. H1l, Walker and Geo. Stephens.
H. M. Wingfield has moved on a
farm nea Sweet Springs this week.
Will Aulgur and Grover Stephens
transacted business in Marshall
Monday.
Jno. Shellenberger and wife visit
ed his parents near Napton Sunday
I Quite a number Of young folks
gathered at the home OF Chas. Fen
wicks Saturday evening. All re-
port a fine time.
MIR. and Mrs. Jim Billingsley OF
Marshall are the guests OF Andy
Aulgur for a few days.
w. H. higgins and wife are en-
pertaining a new boy at their home
since Feb. 1. Mother and babe are
doing well.
Jno. W. Aulgur and family visit
ed Geo. Stephens and wife Monday.
Mrs. Lizzie Huff is on the sick
list this week.
j. T. Bishop visited his daughter
Mrs. Irwin Triton near Sweet
Springs Monday.
Geo. b. Lasley and Frank York
of Blue Lick were here Monday on
business.
Frank Castle of Shackelford was
in our streets Tuesday.
M. w. A. meeting Saturday night
All members attend.
Arthur Bishop wife and SON, Of
independence are visiting relatives
here.
Mrs. T. j. CIaycomb of Marshall,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W..
II. Higgins.
The citizens of this community
are interested at present in the
prospect OF the new electric road
The survey having gone just north
OF town.
James Finley and wife OF Hous-
tonia visited home folks 6nnday.
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04
Public Sale.

Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday, Feb, 22d, ! will sell at
public auction my farming imple-
ments and live stock, consisting
OF 20 head OF mules, mostly two
year-olds, 10 head Of mares, sotons
of choice timothy hay in bale, etc.
/ have rented my farm and will
move to Marshall, SO will make a
clean SALE Robt. Hyatt,
Marshall.
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04
SLATER

Mrs. Martha Johnson OF Curry
vile, who has been the guest OF
her brother, w. Fl. Keyton, left
Wednesday morning for Laddonia,
where she win visit her sister, Mrs.
Lizzie coons.
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04
GILLIAN

j. F. Cross is reported to be not
so well this week.
The meeting at the M. E. church
has been quite a uccess having
had quite a number of penitents.
Miss Veda Mckinney and her
friend, Miss Mary Fewel, came in
n day last week from Hardin
College or the sick list, but al this
writing both are up.
Miss Kate Irwin has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. j. X. Goodwin, the
past week.
Misses Freda and Louise Dawson
spent Sunday at home with their
parents.
Miss Susan Barnum spent Satur-
day and Sunday with her parents
in Marshall.
T. M. Coons was in u burg this
week after having been sick for
some time.
nj. j. Alkire, a former resident OF
this vicinity was shaking hands
with friends here several days this
week.
A. baby girl made its appearance
at the home of d. T. Crumbaugh
last Thursday.
Mrs. Shires who has been visiting
at the home OF e. s. Lee for some
time was suddenly called home Sun
day having received a telegram
stating that her sister was very i'll.
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The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04
NEW FRANKFORT

Irvine Reisacher OF Milwaukee,
Wis, 10 In on a visit to his parents.
He Is looking fine.
Mrs. Coons Of Gillian is visiting
her son, G. coons OF this neighbor-
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04

The Marshall Republican and the
Daily st. Louis Globe-D democrat
$3.50 per year.
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04
NEW HOME

There was quite a little snow
fell on Saturday of last week.
The supper at New Home was
quite a success and everyone seem
ed to enjoy themselves.
James Mckinney left Sunday for
Kansas City after a visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Nc
Kinney and family
Mrs. A. P. Reager and daughter,
Miss Frances Of Elmwood, spent
Sunday with D. M. Harris and fam
lily.
Walter Harris is very i'll with
pneumonia at this writing.
A Sherman died Friday, January
%, 1910 of pneumonia. He leaves
a wife, two daughters and one son
to mourn his loss. We extend our
sympathy to the bereaved family.
Interment at Antioch church on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Harris and
son, Orville, moved the latter part
of last week to Blackburn as they
will make that their future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Cole of Malta
Bend visited relatives and friends
of this place and also at Elmwood
a few days last weelN
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cook Were
shopping in Sweet Springs Mon
day.
Mrs. Caroline Wilcox is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Anna Larue at this
writing. Ia
Miss Allie Treadway spent from
Friday until Sunday with her faith
er and sisters in Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Edwards and
children Mrs. Joe Guymou and
daughter came up from Sedalia
Thursday to attend the sale Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Allen spent
Saturday night and Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. George Myers.
J. ]. Murray left on Wednesday
OF last week for Metros, New Mex
leo, for an extended visit with j.
A. Larpe and family.
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04

WHITE AND SILVER wYAN-
DoTTES. A few fine cockerls left
for sale. Eggs in season. Pens
mated, Winners Central Mo-.
Show. A. s B. Censor, Gilliam,Mo.
Feb.
The Marshall republican., 1910-02-04

Burlington Junction Post "A news
item tells us that a young man broke
his best girls ribs in huggirg her.
Another evidence OF the power 81
the press.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-02-12

Too much could not be said of Mr..
Lincoln's uniform meekness and kind
ness OF heart, but his temper could be
aroused on occasion.
Among the callers at the White
House one day was an officer VINO had
been cashicrcd from the service. He
had prepared an elaborate defense or
himself. which he consumed much time
in reading to the president. When ho
had finished Mr.. Lincoln replied that
oven upon his own statement of tho
case the facts would not warrant exec
utivc interference. Disappointed and
considerably crcstfallen. the man with
drew.
A few days afterward he again called
upon the president. and went over SUBJ
stantially the same ground. For a third
time he succeeded In forcing himself
into the presence OF Mr.. Lincoln. who
with great forbcarancc listened to an
other repetition of the case to its con-
clusion, but made no reply. The off,
Ger looked at the president moment
and then burst out:
''Well. I zee that you are fully deter
mined not to do me justice"
This was aggravating even for Mr..
Lincoln, ManifestIng. however. no more
feeling than that indicated by a slight
compression of the lips. ne very quietly
arose. laid down a package of paper he
held in his hand, and then suddenly
scizing the defunct officer by the coat
collar. he marched him forcibly to the
door and pushed him into the hall, say
ing:
II give you fair warning never to
show yourself in this room again.
can bear consurc. but not insult"
GENERAL McCLELLAN'S TALENT
President Lincoln one day remarked
to a number of personal friends who
had called upon him at the White
House:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-02-12
Charming Anecdotes,

For many Of the most charming anec-
dotes which have come from famous
men. none, perhaps. are dearer to the
American than those credited TO Abra-
ham Lincoln These few short stories
have been selected from a vast number
and give an insight into the character
OF the martyred president:
NOT TAKING CHANCES.
One day at a meeting of the cabinet.
II being at the time when 1t seemed as
though war with England and France
could not be avoided, Secy. OF State
Seward and Secy. OF War Stanton
warmly advocated that the United
States maintain an attitude, the result
of which would have been a declaration
of bostilities by the powers mentioned.
s'Why take any more chances than
are absolutely necessary" asked tho
president.
I'VE must maintain our honor at any
cost" Insisted Secy. Seward.
I'VE would be branded as towards be-
fore the entire world" said Sccy. Stan
ton.
"But why run the greater risk when
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-02-12

We can take the smaller one?" asked
the president. THE less risk We run
the better for us. That reminds me or
a story 1 heard day or two ago. the
hero OF which was on the firing line
during a recent battle, where the bull
lets were flying thick. Finally his cour-
ago gave way entirely. and. throwing
down his gun, he ran for dear life.
AS he was flying along at top speed
he came across an officer. who drew his
revolver and shouted. Go back to your
regiment at once. or l win shoot you
Shoot and be hangedi' the soldier
exclaimed. What's one bullet to Il
whole hat full?"
A MOTHERS GRATITUDE.
Ono day Thaddeus Stevens called
with sn elderly lady. in great trouble.
whose son had been In the army. but
for some offcnse had been court-mar-
tailed and sentenced to death.
There were some extenuating circum-
stances, and after q full hearing the
president turned to the representative
and said:
Mr.. Stevens, do you think this is a
case which will warrant my interfer-
ence?"
Il do" said Mr. Stevens.
Then returned Mr. Lincoln, Il will
pardon him."
The gratitude OF the mother was too
deep for expression. save by her tears
and not word was said between her
and Mr.. Stevens until they were half
way down the stairs on their passage
out, when she suddenly broke forth In
an excited manner with the words;
Il know 1t was 81 copperhead lie"
What do you refer to- madam p
asked Mr.. Stevens.
why" replied the mother, they tolc
me he was an ugly-looking man. He 4:
the handsomest man l ever saw In my
life"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-02-12

Jack Chase, who used to be lumber
man on the Illinois, a steady sober
man and the best raftsman on the
river. II was quite a trick to take
the logs over the rapids. but Jack was
skllful with the raft and always kept
IL straight In the channel.
Finally steamer was put on and
Jack was made captain of the boat
He always used to take the wheel him
self In going through the rapids One
day when the boat was plunging and
wallowing In tho boiling current and
Jacks utmost skill was being en-
ploycd to keep the steamer in the mar
row channel boy pulled his coat tail
and yelled out to him.
Say. Mister Captain. stop your boat
a minute; I've lost my apple over
board"
GETTING THROUGH THE GATE
Capital abe" Lincoln and his com
pany in the Black Hawk war were
without any sort of military knowi-
edge, and both were forced to acquire
such knowledge by attempts ut drill
| ing,
In one of Lincoln's earliest mill
tary problems was involved the proc
ess OF getting his company through
| n gate. He couldn't think OF the prop
er command. and finally in despera
I ton shouted:
"This company is dismissed for TIVE
, minutes. at which time it will again
assemble on the other side OF tha
/ gate