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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21
LINCOLN
DRESDEN.

Four automobiles from Bath brought
! party uf Masons to Dresden Wedncs
lay evening to witness the instaila
ton of the officers ot Dresden LOdG"
No. 113 by District Deputy Gran,
Master \. (iratz Jackson. The Bait
oartv left on q special trip of the
Hockomock at els and enjoyed :
fin" moonlight ride over the country
"oads to Dresden. where they found
Masoni" hall crowded. as it was \
public installation. The officers were
installed by Mr. jackson as grand
master assisted by Sylvester Fl. Row
and as grand inarshar and Rev y. T.
Cock rs grand chaplain.
The officers were: W. NJ. w. T.
Cato: :. w Ernest Paln,er:~ J. w.
- r. M"Donald: Treas. .. NJ Palm
or; Soc. 6. /. Burke: 5. D.. H.
II. PI"rn: J. r.. J. l.. HondI"ttc;
chap, j y. Mayors; Mar, F. =
Hall: s. S. w. :. Hlcnn; ]. S, G. II.
1.aW"&; Tier, ". ". Cloud
At the close of the ceremony
speeches "erc made by the promi-
nent Nasons present, including sew
"ra' of Tn" Path delegation. and =
fine banquet was served in the hall
ncloW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21
Meeting Of East Wiz
throp Tuesday Club.
Ladies' Aid Enjoys Barge Ride
to East Monmouth.
Harvest Sunday Program Oct. %
al Methodist Church.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Pinkham and
children made an automobile trip to
Gray Wednesday and spent the day
with Mrs. Pinkhams father.
The Womcn's Horne Missionary So
ciety witt meet at go p. NJ, oct %,
with Mrs. MARI Cover.
Robert Patterson is visiting in Mont
real and New York.
Next Sunday will be observed as
Harvest Sunday at the Methodis:
church, with appropriate decorations
and music. and with sermon on
Lessons From the Harvest Time" hv
fne pastor, II. A. Clifford. The MEM
bers of winthrop Grange will attend
in body.
The members of the Ladies' Aid to
the number Of Il enjoyed barge
rice yesterday afternoon to Mrs.
Frank Pettingill's residence in East
Monmouth. The barrels for repairs
on vestry were opened and contained
the sum Of $50. A supper will he
held the evening oc oct. p with en-
ter:ai"Inert following. Cocoa and
cak"s T'ere served. frhe next meeting
vii! ne bold with Mrs H. A. Cliff
for
iss Lila Higgins Of Augusta has
been visiting friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w Taggart passe,l
Wednesday in Fairfield
Mrs. Edwin Bowker of Belfast i.
visiting relatives in town
K-v. r.. A. Clifford accomparicd
his sister, Miss Hattie Clifford. to
South Berwick. where she vii! pa s.
the winter.
Mrs, w. II. snper of Scion was tin.
guest Yesterday Of her aunt. Mrs \,
Il. Adams Mrs. Adams ;iccompan;c,I
her home.
M. G. Edwards was the guest vns-
terday of his uncle, F.. l.. Edwards,
in Waterville
The East Winthrop Thursday Gu;
met this week with Mrs. Stella Stono
and the following interesting program
was carried out:
Roll cali: Quotations or Freedom
report of Secretary: report of Treas
nrer singing of Battle HYMN of the
.Republic;'' reading SLAVERY and
Secession" Miss Blanche Lane: tlu!
reading. =, Elizabeth Monroe" lAd-
1ourned to meet with Mrs. Eugen;,
Titus. N'''''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

Freshmen have also lately registered.
Warren. Silversmith and Mason.
The last practice for the Colby football
team before the Holy Cross game Sat
urday was held yesterday afternoon.
Coach McDevitt giving the men scrim
mage work and about an hours signal
practice The squad met last evening to
discuss the plays. The team will leave
at 12.2O today, staying in Boston until
Saturday noon. when they will leave for
Worcester. The following is the probable
lineup: Erwin re. Beach TT, Rogers g.
Hamilton, Boutin c, Souleg. Keppel
Dresser IT. Mikelsky, Granata lie, Wier
Jones quarter, Vail, Good RIB. E. Soule
fb, Raggy lhb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

,f tho rounCil and the affiliated Socie-
ties We're attended by some 1000 eel
agates and visitors. representing the
nearly 10000 members of the demon
nation in all sections of the United
states
In addition to its action providing
for Capitalization of power. the coun-
ell placed itself on record, in various
resolutions. of favoring closer relations
with the Protestant Episcopal church
in matters of church work and Wor
ship. and of favoring a union with
the United brotherhood and the Meth
odist Protestant church, the latter an
off shoot Of the Methodist Episcopal
Denomination.
4 program for bringing the churches
and the labor interests into closer
utilization was adopted. the council de-
Earring dat the churches must stand
for the arbitration of industrial dis
putes, the protection of the worker
from dangerous occupations. the abol-
itlon of child labor and for such reSu-
I9ton Of the toll Of women as shall
safeguard the physical and moral
hcalth Of the community.
1t was also voted to incorporate the
National Council under the laws Of
tho state Of Connecticut.
At the closing session tonight Rev
William Horace Day of Los Angeles.
calf. was the speaker, his subject
being The Supremacy of Jesus Christ
IN the Modern World" The council
adjourned after the moderator had de
!i,ercd Il brief address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

| am now enjoying" - Mrs. SARAH
LOUsIGNONT, Ala S. Livingston Street,
Brookfeld, Mo.
The Change of Life is the most criti-
cal period of woman's existence, and
neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
Women everywhere should remem-
Der that there is 10 other remedy
known to medicine that will so sue
cessfully carry women through this
trying period as Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable COMPOUND. made from ma
tive roots and herbs.
For so years it has been curing wo.
men from the worst forms of female
inflammation Elcora tion, dis
placements, fbroid t.lmors, irregulari-
ties. periodic pains, backache, and
nervous prOstration.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tiai letter TO Mrs. Pinkham, at
lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21
Inward and Outward

The inward effects Of humors are
worse than the outward. They weak
en- all the organs innRme the mucous
mem 5rane. cause catarrhal troubles,
and endanger the whole system.
Hoods Sarsaparilla eradicates all
humors and cures all their effects
It's the great Alternative and tonic
medicine whose merit has been every
where established
Accept no substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

An automobile ride somewhat out
of the ordinary was taken Wednes-
day night by Mr. and Mrs. c. H.
Became and DR.. and Mrs. s. o. Clason
in the lattcr's machine. They started
shortly after o'clock for ride in
the moonlight and concluded to take
quite a journey. as it was after
o'clock Thursday morning before they
arrived back in Gardiner. One man
who claims to know, saws that the
party went through to Bangor and
returned a distance of about 100 miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

jeremiah Hayes, late Cos c and -,
Pat L. S. Eng. John Cough. late second
class fireman L. S. S. North Carolina
Hugh McManus. late f Co, 10th \. H.
Inf, Charles W. Brig. late y Co. LIST CT
II. A.. John F. Conway, late Both Co. /.
S. Coast Artillery. Clark D. Busbey, late
II Co 42d Mass. Inf. and Edward Carr
late A Co. e1th y. Y. Inf. were admitted
Yesterday to this Branch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

IF any of the bird hunters in the
surrounding places think that they
are bagging more game this fall than
the Gardiner sportsmcn they are mis-
taken. said a local hunter Thurs
day afternoon. Several men in Gar
diner and Randolph whom l can name.
have been out the past week or so
and have brought in fine bags of game
DR.. A. w. Strout. Arthur Robinson.
Bert Tasker. Charles Allen. Frank
Woodbury. and Howard Groves can all
tell, with truth too. of fine shooting
around here in the radius of less than
Is miles,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

The funera! of the late James Prior will
be held at 30 p. NJ. today in the chapel,
Father Michigan officiating. Mr.. Prior was
born in England 60 years ago. He enlist
ed in the fall of 1867 Aug. l., in E Co.
18th Mass. Inf, and was discharged Aug.
10. 1864. He was admitted to the Home
Oct. y. 1888 a widow survives. Ellen,
who lives in Boston. Captain McAdams
will command the funeral escort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21
LOCAL NOTICE..

Mrs. Rosanna B. Odiorne announces
that she will be at the Johnson House,
Gardiner. Saturday. Oct. 90. to arrange
classes in social aesthetic and folk
dances.
Oct15. DIST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

q. H. Bradsereet has received pos
tai card from c. T.. Tibbetts. who is
on his annual fall hunting trip in the
vicinity of Madrid. which stated that
Mr. Tibbetts has already shot a deer
ard a bear cub and intends to bring
down another deer before returning
ia Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

Sias owen. baggage master on the
City of Bangor, stated to the Journal
man yesterday that "Wednesday in
Boston he met and talked with Elmer
Davis, formerly employed on the Bos-
ton-Gardiner boat Mr.. Davis. who
has number of relatives in this city.
has been in California for the past
three wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

George Patterson of Randolph. who
has been in the employ of w. L. Tozier,
has given up the place and has started
in a general trucking business for him
self
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

March-"Mcrrv War" Ca'cpHus"I
Ovrrtifre-"I' Aurnoln'' Rnuillo
WaItZes-''I Love Thee WadteHfr
Selection fr: Miss Dolly Dollars.
Iierhcr'
Eccentric Dance-"The Elrd AMI the BIT
tie" I.lnder'
Medlev--"School DAYS" Edward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

George Il. Gilman of Bath, former
employee ! in the HOlingsworth &
Whitney MILL was in the city yester-
day on business and called on reIa.
tiveS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Noyes and Mr.,
and Mrs. II. l.. Turner. all of Ran
lolpi. left on the boat Thursday for
Boston, on their way to Fort Myers,
Florida, where Mr. and Mrs Noyes
will spend the winter with their son.
Mr. and Mrs. Turner will remain there
d short time and then go to California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

Leightons new clothing store has its
complete stock now ready for you to
inspect. prices. STYLES and quality. This
store will no doubt become more and
more popular as the public become
better acquainted with the genial
proprietor and realize his manner Of
doing business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21
WOMEN
OF MIDDLE
Need Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Brookfield Mo.-"Two years ago !
was unable to do any kind of work and
only weighed us pounds. My trouble

dates back to the
time that wO me n
may expect nature
to brin G on them.
the Change of Life.
1 got a bottle OF
Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vege t a b lie Com
pound and it made
me feel much better,
and | have cOntin-
led its use. | am
very grateful to you
for the good health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

Henry Meader of Utica. n. Y, o.
former Eesident Of Gardiner. was in
the city Yesterday calling on frineds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bond and Mrs.
Lizzie Spencer left yesterday for a
short trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

DR.. and Mrs. r. II. Willis returned
yesterday from weeks visit with
friends in Skowhegan and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Burns returned
home yesterday from d trip to Bos-
ton and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21

r. F. Langley of Lewiston was a.
business visitor I'm city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day, Capt w. S oakman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-10-21
GARDINER.

The Star Club will meet this after
noon with Mrs. George ~ johnson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-27

--x-.--, pussy two exceptions, sir. |
hope 10 nab one of them here"
"Lowndes?" Iueried Stannard.
"Lowndes." answered Rawdon.
''Then you're just the man we want. :"
That afternoon rs the Union Pacific
express stood ready at the onion sta
ton for the start there boarded one of
the slpeperS burly. thickSet. bluff
hammered man in huge fur overcoat
closely followed by TWO younger COM
panions One of these latter. erect
and graceful in bearing alert and
quick in every movement. with clear
cut and handsome features. was dress
ed with care and taste. evidently a
man accustomed to metropolitan
scenes and society. The other a youth
of probably his own age. though look
ing older. was sallow. shabby with a
detected. down at the heel expression
to his entire personality that told in
fallibly of failure and humiliation.
Better pull off that overcoat and
make yourself comfortable. Lowndes."
said the younger man. you've long
journey ahead"
Whereat a tall. spare. elderly gen.
tleman in an adjoining section slowly
lowered his newspaper and turned half
round. while tall. spare. elderly,
sharp featured woman beside him in
prim travelling garb sprang from her
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-27

shame and confusion indescr1bable.
who would give years Of her young
life If she could only escape from
Fort Cushing and hide herself thou
sand miles away. But not until that
stern puritanical father should arrive
was leaving to be thought Of. A week
agone and the tidings Of his coming
would have filed her with dread Now
she heard them with relief. Father
coming. and Aunt Agnes-Aunt Ag-
mes. who never before had been west
Of the Hudson: Aunt Agnes. whose
forbears had warred against witch
craft and woodcraft, against village
crones and forest children. against
helpless old women and stealthy young
savages. all without mercy when de-
livered into their hands!
Was it in partial reparation for the
rapine. the swindling and stealing
dealt out by her pilgrim forefathers to
the Indian of the east that Aunt Agnes
had become the vehement champion of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-27
CHAPTER VIII.


~TANNARD had been summoned
- to Omaha, much to Buttons
~ curiosity and disquiet. Mrs.
Stannard was none the less
radiant. A romance was unfolding
right under her roof. Her patient was
sitting up in sunshiny parlor. At
just about p. m, when most people
were gone, Mrs. Sumter came quietly.
cheerily, conveying her two girls. and
presently Bob Lanier was smiling into
the eyes Of Miriam Arnold.
Not since the night of the fire had
he set eyes on her. Miriam looked
as though she had been seriously i'll.
Kate Sumter had given him only hur-
ried and almost embarrassed words of
greeting. Mrs. Sumter, however, had
extended both her hands in an i'm
pulse of loyal liking and friendship,
and it is doubtful if Bob even saw the
daughters face. His eyes had fitted
almost instantly to Miriam Arnold's.
A few minutes of swift, purposeless
chat ensued, Mrs. Stannard and Mrs.
Sumter doing most of it. Then some
how three women seemed to drift
away and become engrossed in mat
tiers Of their own over by the Navajo
covered lounge. and then Miriam lift
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-27
Concrete Fence Posts.

AS a material for fence posts con-
crete has been found to possess few
of the disadvantages of wood. to have
practically all its advantages. and to
be superior in some respects to tim
ber The first cost may be more or
less than the best wooden posts, but
that depends on local conditions. If
manufactured as usual and cured for
three months concrete posts are as
good as the best wooden posts. After
three years wooden posts possess,
only one-third to one-half of their
original strength. whereas concrete
grows stronger with age and needs no
repairs. as neither weather nor fire
Injuries it.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-27


the Indian of the west? President Of
a famous peace society was she and
secretary of the Standish branch Of
the Friends of the Red Mana race
whom the original and redoubtable
Miles had spitted and skewered and
shot without stint or discrimination.
And now was Aunt Agnes fastening
westward with her brother to reclaim
their one eve lamb from the wolf pack
Of the wilds and incidentally to see
for herself something of the haunts
and habits of the red brother. in whose
behalf these last six months her voice
had been uplifted time and again.
Sumter came in. CHEEKY and laugh
ing. for the late family breakfast
Guard mounting was long over. but
he had been detained by the colonel.
ut is almost comical." said he. ito
see Buttons delight in those letters in
the New YORK papers. He's as curious
now to know the author of those as be
was furious at the supposed author Of
the others"
what others?" faltered Miriam Ar
mold.
"Some bitter attacks on him that ap-
peared in the Boston and Philadelphia
papers about that night surprise Of
Lone VOLTS village.the one he ac-
cused Mr.. Lanier of having started"
Accused Mr.. Lanier" And Miriam
Arnold. with CONSERVATION in her
voice, was half rising from the table.
Il had thought it best to say nothing
to you about it. Miriam. dear" said
Mrs. Sumter gently.
But, Mrs. Sumter-captain!" inter
rupted Miriam. wild eyed. do you
mean Colonel Button accused Mr.. La
nier of those letters?"
THAT was the backbone of his griev-
ance against Lanier." said Sumter.
"Why?"
''And he didn't deny it-didn't tell
what he knew?
Denied it. yes, but refused to tell
what he knew-said it came in such
way he could not tell. Why, Miriam.
what do you know?"
For moment it looked as though
she were on the verge of hysterical
breakdown. Kate sprang to her side
and threw an arm around her. but
with gallant effort she regained self
control.
81 know just who wrote those wick
ed stories. and told Mr.. Lanier, and
I know-and I'm ashamed l ever had
to know-who first told them"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-27

| ~ with him the tall elderly
| civilian who had arrived from
the east MIR. Arnold came in with q
very puzzled look in his face
THANK you for coming. Mr. Ar.
mold. said Riggs. with bluff civility.
Pray take this chair. sir AS have
explained to you. Mr. Lowndes. your
| nephew could not be compelled to tes-
! tify before military court and need
not make public admission here of
what he told us at Rawdons demand
during our journey hither ! hope this
Is fully understood"
Mr.. Arnold cleared his throat. and
he began:
| NY unhappy nephew realizes with,
l trust. genuine contrition that he has
been the cause of grave trouble not
only to us. his kindred in the east, but
-er-to you military gentlemen in the
west. He has. prompted. as we must
admit. by Mr.-Mr Rawdon. made a
clean breast Of his lamentable con-
duct and has promised Mr. Rawdon to
repeat every word of it-er-to Colonel
| Button. but as his
Then we'll waste no time" said
| Riggs impatiently. Wen have him
in, and can catch the afternoon train.
All. come in Mr. LowndeS Sit down.
SIR
| 1t was but detected specimen of
college bred man that sank into the
chair in front of Riggs
"Mr. Lowndes." said Riggs abruptly,
there is no need of going over the
entire story. III ask you to answer
certain questions. Who was your ear
lest friend in this regiment?'
The dreary eyes turned once more
toward Bob. and the nervous hands
started the slouch hat in swifter revo-
luton.
"Mr. Lanier. SIR
How came that?"
IL knew he was of my college fra
ternity before l entered college. and
l showed him my pin and certificate"
THAT insured a welcome. | sup
pose?"
"Yes. sir. He-he made me at home
in his quarters-and tent"
SHARED the best he had with you
home. food. drink. even clothes and
money-rm told"
ut is all true. sir"
Yet you quarreled with him DUR
| ing the campaign
II lost money gambling. and he
wouldn't lend me any more
did you ever pay what he had lent
you?''
'NOt-yet. sir"
Even after your quarrel did he not
aid you?"
'Yes. at Laramie. didn't seem to
have any friend left by that time and
had to go to him for help when they
wired me to come home"
''In point of fact. be enabled you to
get 500 at Laramie?"
Eyes: gave my note and be gave
! his word "
! What did you do with the money"
Tried 10 win back some that | had
lost at poker and lost most Of what
had raised suppose I'd have lost all
Of it if Rawdon hadn't caught me play.
ing and pulled me out"
you owed him still more?''
Nearly 5000 sir
| did you go home?"
II couldn't | had only enough to
bring me to Gushing. and they wouldn't
send me any more | had to go to the
ranch and stay"
! 10 be continued }
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-27

YOUNG NAN.
seat and. brushing the burly man
aside. precipitated herself upon the
shrinking object in the corner.
Mortimer Watson Lowndesv' cried
She Where on earth have you been p
Mortimer Watson wept dismally.
Two days later the colonel's Office at
Fort Gushing was the scene Of some
what remarkable trial. The tribunal
consisted. in point of fact. Of a single
man. acting as Judge. jury and attor-
ney-to wit. BLACK Bilp' Riggs. in
spector general Of the department of
the Platte
Colonel Button was Of course at his
usual desk. Colonel Riggs. his jeal-
ously regarded rival. was seated at q
little table. Lieutenant Lanier, some
what pale, but entirely placid, occupied
chair to the left of that table, with
Captain Sumter. as his troop command
er and counsel. by his SIDE Captain
Snaffle was in support of the post
commander to cross question if he saw
fit. Barker. the adjutant, was present,
as matter of course. Sergeant Fitz-
roy. with trouble in his eyes and wrath
In his heart. was fitting uneasily
about.
IF you are ready, Colonel Button"
began Riggs with elaborate courtesy,
II am. and let me briefly say that l
have seen Trooper Rafferty, at the hos
pital, also certain other men named
by Captain Snaff1e. but in order that
all parties may be given opportunity
to hear and to examine and at the re-
quest of Lieutenant Lanier. who de-
sires the fullest investigation and pub
licity. l have invited you and the cap
tain to hear what I consider the really
valuable evidence. Will you call in
Trooper RawdonT'
Snaffle's face was sight when the
door opened and there entered a very
self possessed young man.
Whats he mean by coming here in
'cits?" said Snaffle.
Eyes. Colonel Riggs; if this mans a
soldier why isn't he in uniform?''
WIN pCiiCSt iCSpCSt, at uOU lTOLu
Riggs. the newcomer replied. my
uniforms and other belongings Of mine
were taken from my trunk in town
during my absence"
You could have borrowed one" said
Snaffle truculently.
II told him he need not" retorted
Riggs. "Mr. Rawdon, you were a
duly enlisted trooper. 1 believe. Take
that chair"
"And am still. sir"
"But your discharge is ordered"
1T was applied for and recommend
ed, and General Whipple told me in
Chicago few days ago it was set
tied, but that would have made no
difference, sir. l should have been
proud to wear the uniform until Of
ficially discharged"
Riggs wheeled in his chair. "Colo-
mel Button. 1t has been fully explained
to this man and to the next that what
they tell us here is to be Just what
they would swear to before a court.
You can decide for yourself on hearing
it whether you wish them to swear to
it or not. Now. Rawdon, tell us how
you came to enlist"
LAS the representative of three
newspapers in Chicago and the east.
They were anxious to have an Indian
campaign and the life Of an enlisted
man described as 1t really was. l