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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

tend TO this matter himself. He was
the little Union bushwhacker that he
had dashed away after the culprit,
waiting only to call for some one to
take care OF the man who had been
wounded. 1t never occurred to him
that he would need support in hunting
n boy. So wrought upon was he by
anger that he did not think of the dan
ger of putting arms in the hands of the
boy. The two youngsters stood facing
Mrs. Starkweather. When the captain
gave the order to fire Sam put a bullet
as near as possible without hitting her.
Tom. quick as a flash. brought his
weapon TO bear on Bennett and shot
him through the forehead.
Mrs. Starkweather turned and. see
ing the car plain gasping his last breath.
said quickly:
Come, my boy: we must get out of
this in hurry. Sam. you go home.
Nobody knows of your being mixed up
in this fracas."
Without stopping even to return to
the house she and Tom dashed off in
one direction. while Sam went in an
other. The mother and son disappear
ed In a wood. At the same moment
half a dozen horsemen belonging to
the band. who. having heard the shoot
ing. galloped after their captain. ap-
peared up the road. When they reach
ed the Starkweather cabin they found
1t deserted and Bennett lying dead.
They at once scattered TO hunt for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

Banner. They are also trying that
other and greater impossibility, the
adjustment of the Fourth OF July.
Congress viii meet on that date this
year with the country in the throes of
4 civil war. but we may hope that
when il meets on the following Fourth
We viii have peace. harmony and re-
stored Union"
Birthdays OF Big Deeds.
And how history was boiling in the
making just around this time fifty
years ago. The whole north was In a
fury over the murder OF Colonel Ellis
worth OF the New York zouaves, who
was shot by saloon keeper in Alex
andr.a. Va. FOR tearing down a Con
federate flag. Ulysses s. Grant had
just rendered his services to the war
department and was made colonel OF
the Twcacy-frst Illinois volunteers,
President Lincoln had twice risked his
life IL posing Confederate pickets on
the Virginia side Of the Potomac 70
SEQ conditions with his own eyes. and
William Tecumseh Sherman had re-
entered the regular army a. colonel OF
The Thirteenth infantry.
And the COnfederates were assem-
bling at Manassas. where they made
ready t. gips the Union forces their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

10 accept command of the military
forces of his state
OyerlookiEl as it does the Potomac
and tie capital. Il more beautiful spot
could scarcely be imagined. Magnifi-
cent Old oaks shade its glades and
knobs. and art has perfected what ma
;ure left undone. The cemetery con-
tains the tombs of Logan. Sheridan.
Lawtou ana other noted generals
ore OF the most interesting national
cemeteries is that on Clusters battle
field in Montana. The story of how
the dashia& yellow haired young ma
jOr general and every man of five COM
Danies of the Seventh cavalry lost their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27
The LITTLE UNION
BUSHWHACKER'S NERVE
BY CAPTAIN F. A. Mitchell.

n III RS. STARKWEATHER. liv-
EWH ing in middle Tennessee dur
w ing the civil war, was
Union woman to the core.
Her husband was killed by secession
lists before hostilities began. leaving
her very bitter against them. Her son.
Tom Stark weather. was fourteen years
old when his father was killed. and he
made a boyiSh vow that he would
never miss a chance to kill n secession
list. He found no opportunity to do so
until after the war opened. Then at
fifteen he began the work of revenge.
He would waylay his enemies and
shoot them from behind trees, the
regular bushwhacking method during
wartime. One by one he picked of
all of those who had been instrumental
In his fathers death.
In those days there were bands of
partisan rangers in Kentucky and
Tennessee. unenlisted, ununiformed
men who fought for the Confederacy
on their own hook. which meant that
some of them were murderers and
pillagers- These men were a special
object of Toms antipathy. A band
led by one Bennett, made up in the
region where he lived. lost so many
men, whose deaths were traced to
Tom, that they were anxious to get
their hands on the boy.
Tom and another Union boy, Sam
Parks. were a good deal together. Tom
would do the shooting. and Sam would
do the watching. But Sam was IN
known by their enemies as having
ANYTHING TO do with the matter, Tom
always taking the blame.
One day Benefits band came into
the district where the boys lived, and
they went out hunting the rangers for
their scaIps. By this time Tom was
known as the little Union bushwhack
er, and Bennett had determined that
If he ever caught him he would put
an end to his shooting his men from
behind trees. While the men were
riding along road one Of them dropped
behind. Tom, who was concealed In
the woods. shot him. Then the two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

SHOT
When Bennett rode up and asked for
Tom she told him that her son was
not at home. But this did not satisfy
the partisan leader, and he made a
thorough search Of the premises. with
the result that both boys were dragged
from behind a wood pile in a shed
Which OF you boys Is the little
Union bushwhacker? 2" asked the cap
tain.
Neither boy replied Bennett asked
the woman. threatening to shoot her
II she did not reply.
''You don't suppose Ia tell you uns
on my own son, would you. TO get MIN
killed as his father wasT
The captain thought a moment, then
said to her:
You stand up thar with your face
agin the woodshed."
The woman did as directed, which
brought her back to the boys. Bennett
handed each of them a revolver and
said to them:
when give the order you two fire.
The one that doesn't or misses I'm
goin' TO shoot right down"
This was rather a crude method Of
detecting which was the woman's son.
out II was the best the captain could
call up at the moment. He expected TO
Judge by the finching OF the one who
was required TO fire at his own moth
err
Now. Bennett had left his band to at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

into twenty-six first class. twenty sec
ond class. sixteen third class and
twenty-five fourth class cemeteries.
Those in the first class include Airing
ton. AnderSouville, Anuetam. Chal-
mette. Chattanooga. Nashville. Cor
NTH. Gettysburg. Fredericksburg. JEFF
fersOn Barracks, Shiloh and VicksburG.
In the number of interments that at
Arlington stands first. with 21.106.
That at Vicllsburg is rather close
second. with 1892. The Nashville
cemetery IS third. with 1861.
Arlington. as is generally known. for
meriy belonged to the wife of General
Robert Z. Lee Mrs. Lee was n daugh-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

The name is given to this hilly re-
gion, as ii is here that a railroad from
Alexandria, another from stanton up
the valley and through Manassas gap
and another from Gordonsville unite.
As a point for concentration none more
eligible existed in northeastern Virgin
Ia The advantages for fertilization
were naturally such that the place was
made we'll nigh impregnable. Here
the center OF the northern Confederate
army was posted, with the left wing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

pushed forward to Winchester and the
right extended to the Potomac.
The Federal force. the advance of
which was assembled at Washington
for the defense OF that city against any
attack by the Confederate troops. was
posted on the Virginia side of the Po-
tomac on Arlington heights. which also
was strongly fortified. Their right was
pushed some distance up the Potomac
and chiefly on the Maryland side, while
their left occupied Alexandria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

boys ran for Toms home as fast as
their legs could carry them.
Bennett. hearing the shot. galloped
back and found his man badly wound
ed He told his chief that he had prob
ably been shot by the little Union
bushwhacker. Bennett. surmising that
Tom would go home. after calling to
his men TO take care of the one dis
abled. rode straight for Mrs. Stark
weather's cabin. Fearing that the boys
would be followed. she hid them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

ter OF George Washington Parke Gus
us. who was a grandson OF Martha
Washington. The stately mansion,
whose classic columns have been seen
by every visitor 10 Washington city.
was inherited by her. and at the out
break OF the civil war IL was the Lee
home. Lee. then a colonel in the Unit
ed States army. wrote his resignation
there April 20. 1861. Two days later
&c quilted mis- beautiful home forever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

OF Bull Run.
The Confederate government having
adopted the defensive policy as that
upon which they should act. their first
object was to prevent an advance of
any Federal force into Virginia. Early
in May they assembled troops in Vir-
ginia and pushed forward toward the
northeastern boundary OF the state to
a position known as Manassas juno
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

lives in battle with the Sioux. June 25.
1876. IS known 10 every one. The
smallest national cemetery IS that at
Balls Bluff. Va. II Is on the site Of
the battlefield Of that name. fought In
1881. It is only fifty feet square and
Is situated on large blu1 overlook
ing the upper Potomac. 1t contains the
graves of one known and twenty -four
unknown soldiers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27
By GEORGE WAUGH ARNOLD.

By GEORGE WAUGH ARNOLD.
- R EMORIAL day means more
EHN this year than In any since
- it's inception IN 1868. Now
- y n comes the hftieth annIver-
sAry OF the tragedies that began the
greatest war of modern times, and the
revival OF its memories will bring
heartaches p thousands of households
al over the land of Uncle Sam
As pathetic a thing as any connected
with the beautiful anniversary Is that
no one knows the name OF its suggestsr
to do him honor. He was q humble
German private VINO wrote from his
home in Cincinnati earIy IN May OF
1868 to AdJutant General Norton P.
Chapman of the Grand Army OF the
Republic
Copied = German Custom.
In my country he wrote. 1T Is a
custom of the people to assemble in the
81 rfnF and scstter flowers on the graves
OF our dead soIdiere- Would ii not be
q good idea to have the Grand Army
OF the Republic inaugurate such an
idea and set aside a day in spring in
memory Of our heroes?"
General Chapman took to the idea at
once and drew up a rough draft of an
order. which he gave to GeEernl John
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27
BY James A. Edgerton.

his slayer. hut Tom knew Of a hole
in tbe ground overhung with bushes
into which be- and his mother descend
ed, and the searchers missed them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

EK RS. STARKWEATHER. liv-
~ ing in middle Tennessee dur
q ing the civil war, was a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-27

EN the palmy days OF democratic
q Athens the bones of every citizen
III who persisted In the service of his
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10

gravea enough for household, and
likely a household was there. n may
be n father who had fled from Old
England 10 seek IN the wilderness a
place who're he might worship God
according to the dictates OF his heart
Pilgrim wife and mother, whose
gentle love mellowed and softened
the harshness OF frontier life, and
sons and daughters, cut on before
the growth OF commerce tempted the
survivors to the town, or the reports
of new and fertile territories induced
them TO abandon the rugged but not
ungrateful paternal fields. With gentle
step, so not to disturb the sacred
stiffness Of the scene, turned from
the lonely graves, and I thought as
walked that these simple tombsl
in the bosom of nature we'll befitted
those who dared the dangers of Wild
New England for freedom from the
hollow forms of mitred religion
Henry Mann, in March Columbian.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
PINECTAR IN
NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans Picayune: That which
will in all probability mean tho making
OF this city a distributing center for
bottled pineapple Juice from the Ha.
waiian Islands, is the visit to New Or.
leans Of Mr.. M. Il. Covlngton, Of Homo.
lulu, Hawaii, formerly a resident Of
this CITY, who is manager of the Pinec.
tar Sales Company, the largest manu-
facturers of pineapple products in the
world. When seen last night I'm the lob.
by of the Monteleone Hotel Mr.. Coving-
ton stated that his visit here is for no
other purpose than to establish a
branch office of his company.
Our product which is the pure Juice
OF the pineapple, can be imported in
to this country free of duty, and we
now have to get it here by way of New
YORK. 1t is our intention to shin the
product overland in bulk and to bottle
It IN New Orleans" said Mr. Coving-
ton
He said that the Southern territory
IS about the best in which to place
his product, as the Southern people
ire great lovers Of sweet things"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
At THE THEATERS
La MARlLYNN IN
PARAGUAY DANCE

FFHfN1OAN gAlNS
You have heard OF the salome dance
and other terpsichorean feats, but
have you seen La Dance Paraguay
II you were at the Bijou last night
you know what is meant, for La Mari
lynn, the youngest OF the Columbians
aged ten, presented the bewitching
spectacle with charm and catching
enthusiasm that more than pleased the
houseful that applauded and cried for
more.
The Columbians are a versatile
crowd and Marilynn is the chief Jewel
in the crown of their always increas-
ing success. They appear tonight in
half dozen attractive stunts" with
special scenery, splendid music and
elegant costumes.
Tonight is amateur night at the
Bijou and this and the Columbians
practically means that there is
double show on at the big theater.
Watch for "the hook" and bring your
laughter with you.
Many diversified amateur stunts are
promised.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
NEW MILLINERY PARLoRs.

One of the artistically shops in
town is that of Milton & Parsons on
Hotel street in the Elite building.
These ladies, who recently severed
their connection with Dunn's Hat
Shop, bring with them a host of good
ideas in their arrangements.
Their parlors are attractively fitted
up, and offer extra inducements to
the discriminating purchaser in that
all their goods are new and fresh.
Their place of business will be
thrown open for the inspection of
the Honolulu ladies tomorrow, the
eleventh. Music will be in attendance
from 2 to 5.
They plan to receive a shipment of
goods on every Sierra, this enabling
them to keep in touch with new styles
as they originate, and at prices just
as attractive as the goods.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THEA
UNITED STATES, FOR THE
DISTRICT OF HAWAII.
In The Matter OF w. Sheather, Bank
rupt-In Bankruptcy No. 211.

To the Creditors of w. sheather. of
Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Territory
of Hawaii.
Notice is hereby given that on the
Sth day of March, 1911, said w.
Sheather was duly adjudged a bank
rupt, and that the first meeting of his
creditors will be held at 603-4 STAN
genwald building, Honolulu on the
10th day of March, 1911, at 900
o'clock a. M, at which time said
creditors may attend, prove their
claims, examine the bankrupt, elect
a trustee, and transact such other
business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
WADE WARREN THAYER,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Honolulu, Mar. 8, 1911
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
HISTORY IN eRAvEYARps

The spirit of independence and iso
lation extends in many of the. old
American families even to the tomb
An interesting monograph might he
written on the private graveyards in
some parts of the East. Among the
shade-trees surrounding a house on
the busy street, in the orchard be.
hind farmers barn, and again in
the depth of the wood, few rude
unchiseled headstones, perhaps nearly
hidden by tangled brush, reveal the
spot where sleep the forefathers of
the plantation. 1 came across sucb
a burying-ground not long ago. It
was far from the travelled highway.
Tar from the haunts of living men.
among trees and grapevines, and
blueberry bushes. The depression in
the soil indicated that the perishable
remains had long ago crumbled to
dust, while a large hole burrowed in
the earth showed where a wcodchuck
made its home among the bones of
the forgotten dead With reverent
hand l cleared the leaves from about
the primitive monuments, and sought
for some word or letter that might
tell who they were that lay beneath
the silver birches, in the silent New
England forest But the stones, erect
as when set by sorrowing friends per-
haps two hundred years ago, bore nei-
Their trace nor mark. There were
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
BEST IMMINENT

Slight accidents and injuries are a
frequent occurrence on the farm and in
the work shop. A cut or bruise which
is often the cause of much annoyance
and loss of time, may be cured in
about one-third the time usually re-
auired by applying Chamberlains Pain
Balm as soon as the injury is receiv-
ed. There is no danger of blood poi
soning resulting from an injury when
this liniment is applied before the
parts become inhamed and swollen.
For sale by all dealers. Benson, Smith
& Co., agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10

Ralph Beardsley, the racing driver,
decoyed Victor Moore into a ninety.
horsepower racer and scooted around
the Vanderbilt course with him Mr..
Moore just hung on and said nothing.
On one of Che curves Beardsley pull
ed up and leaped out of the car. II
heard a queer noise," said he, in
explanation. 1T will never do to
travel at this rate if there in any
thing loose. ego on" said Moore,
resignedly. "D-d-don't pay any atten-
tiOn to m-my teeth" They almost
hit the car on the hairpin bend. Even
the nonchalant Beardsley was start
led out of his composure. "Close
shave, that" said he. It's a g-g-good
thing" chartered Mr., Moore, that
there isn't another c-c-coat of p-paint
on this car. We'd have hit it sure"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
eERVAlsE is GREAT
AT PosTURING

At POSTURING
The charming Gervaise, who sings
and plays with the handsome Jour-
dane at the Savoy theater, is great at
posturing. There is much in their act
which requires her silent performance
while Jourdane is chasing the notes
of Toreador" through the highways and
byways of the atmosphere. There is
much beauty in the playing of this
pair, for they are as artistic in mo-
ton as in tune. The Savoy is for
tunate indeed to secure the services
of such talent.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
DE MIkApo roNleHr.

This is the evening of the initial
presentation of "The Mikado at the"
Hawaiian Opera House. It is
stated that the house has been entirely
sold out, so that extended advance
comment on the merits of the enter
ta1nment seems unnecessary. A most
enjoyable time has been promised all
who attend. the program will be re-
peated tomorrow afternoon and even
ing. The net proceeds of the series
of shows. will be added to the funds
of the Humane Society.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10

Mike, having been sent by his mas
ter to deliver a hare in a hamper, set
out on long journey. Feeling tired
and inquisitive, he sat down and open
ed the hamper to see the hare. In an
instant the hare was running down
the road. Mike was very upset at this,
but suddenly he shouted after it: Its
good; you don't know Were to go. Hi
ave the h'address on this ere amp
err"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
EVERYTHING IN BOOKS

When we say that, we don't mean
that we have every book that is pub
lished, in stock. BUT! We do mean
that our stock is very complete and
we have books on all subjects of in
terest, besides, very complete line
of fiction and children's books ALSoI
No matter when or where a book
was published, if it is on the market
we can get it for you, and at the
New York Price.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
DARK VOICES AT
THE EMPIRE THEATER

There are dark voices at the Empire
these afternoons and evenings, or
rather very rich singing coming from
tuneful threats surrounded by dark
faces. The two Piccaninnies intro
duced by Regina Reed are clever and
full of fun. They are more than
clever, they are accomplished, and
their appearance is the signal for the
audiences best interest and loudest
applause.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
NOTICE.

Is hereby given that public hear
ing will be held in the hall of the
House of Representatives on Monday,
March 10, at half-past seven D. m. to
consider House Bills so and SO re.
lating to the maintenance, extension,
improvement and payment of cost OF
the Honolulu Water Works.
CHAS. A. RICE,
Chairman Finance Committee.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-03-10
ELECTION or DIRECTORS AND
OFFICERS.
HONOLULU GAS COMPANY, LTD.

Notice is hereby given that AZ the
annual meeting OF the Honolulu Gas
Company, Limited, held on the sth
day OF March, 1911, the following Di.
rectdrs were elected 10 serve for
the ensuing year: w. II. Castle, +.
J. Lowrey. A. ~ Campbell, A. L.
Castle and d. l.. Wilmington; and
that at a regular meeting of the Di.
rectors of said Company, held the
same day, the following officers we're
appointed to serve during the COM
ing year:
w. r. CASTLE. President
f. j. LOWRBY. 49,. .vice-President
A. N. CAMPBELL. ..... Treasurer
AZ l.. CASTLE. .secretnrw
e. M. Campbell. Auditor
a. L. CASTLE,
Secretary, Honolulu Gas Co. Ltd.
Dated, Honolulu, March 9, 1911.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-04-28

BAN player, was the night ! cpened
in vaudeville this fall, and the cause
of 1t all was one of the wisest baseball
fans I ever saw In my life. He knows
baseball all right, but never saw him
before and I certainly hope I never
will again.
when I first started trying to act
it was pretty hard on the nerves, but
/ got interested in the work-which
was hard for me. and forgot all about
the audience. After one season I
thought I wouldn't have any trouble
and when I went onto the stage at
Danville, Ill.,, to try out the sketch I
was as cool as If it was a ball game.
Down in the second row, on the aisle
was a big easy-looking fellow and
decided he would be good man to
play to as the stage director told me
when I first started always to pick
out one or two persons and aim at
them while acting. I never made a
worse guess in my life, even when
trying to figure whether Bender was
going to pitch a curve or fast ball.
Il hardly had got started when that
fellow began to give me the Cub sig
nails with his eyes and hands. The
first thing he did after catching my
eye was to slip me the hit and run
signal that Steinfeldt and I used last
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-04-28
America "Do Novel,

Years ago there was a notable and
eccentric individual called the Great
American Traveller. But recent Stats
tics would seem to show that pretty
nearly everybody in this country is
becoming great American traveller.
Ten years ago the railroad experts
figured out that the total number of
passengers carried in the United
States one mile was about $780,
100000. Now the number is put at
29,5OO,O00, 900, an increase of more
than 120 per cent. Of course this ex-
hibit includes those who go only short
distances. But even at that the show
ing is remarkable. The average Amer
lean keeps ION the move" to an ex-
tent not known among his contenS
poraries elsewhere.