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The Washington times., 1911-04-26
The Southern View
April q, 1851 (Friday)

Governor Jackson. of Missouri, calls
an extra session of the legislature to
meet May ., for the purpose of enactine
such laws and adopting such measures
as may be necessary for the more per-
feet organization and equipment of the
state and to raise money and such
other means as may be required TO
place the state IN a proper attitude for
defense.
Alexandria sends out a report to the
effect that General Harvey, u. 8. A,
has been captured at Harper's Ferry
and sent TO Richmond as a confederate
prisoner. Richmond appears to know
nothing of the affair. The greatest ex-
citement and CONSERVATION prevail in
Washington among the citizens, many
OF whom are leaving for the south.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
A Girls Dearest Privilege

You cannot AFFORD to lessen the
sacredness of objects or Of places
that are shrines to- many people.
1t is a girls dearest privilege to
stand for the best always. That
is what women are for. And every
time you fail to do 1t, you lessen
your own value. I cannot help
wondering IL that man with you
was your lover. And does he love
you now as well as before you
laughed there? Or is there q sense
of disappointment in you to weaken
his regard? wish I knew.
There is a queer, weird place in
the crypt under the cathedral at
Bremen. Hundreds of years ago
workman busy on the tower fell
ard was killed. His body was
placed in the cellar and forgotten.
Forty years after 1t was found,
still retaining an appearance of
such lifelikeness thata every one was
amazed. Now there are Ave other
bodies there, all preserved by some
property Of the place. The sun and
air enter the small windows. Yet
birds and rabbits hung there by
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
Guard, Placed to Protect
Federal Purchase of Powder

All the gunpowder stored in the
magazines Of the Latin. Smith and
Borie Company, situated a few miles
outside of st. Louis, has been pur-
chased by the federal government. A
detachment Of the state militia has
been placed on guard to prevent It
from being seized by the secession
lists. who are rapidly increasing in
numbers and boldness in that section.
There are now 1000 volunteers as
sembled at st. Louis. who are UNDER
going vigorous drilling, and will soon
be ready for active service.
Two Germans were arrested at
Wentzville, Mo, who confessed that
plans had been laid to burn the
bridges on the Northern Pacific and
Iron Mountain Railroads. to prevent
the concentration of troops at St.
Louis
Six thousand confederate volunteers
are now in Richmond, awaiting orders
from Montgomery. They have erected
batteries at Yorktown, and others
a Dout three miles above Richmond.
They have also fitted out the steam
ship jamestown as a war vessel. and
she will leave for the south in a
few days.
The steamer C. ]. Hillman. from st.
Louis, bound to Nashville, Tenn, was
abandoned by her officers and crew
when opposite Cairo. Ill. The deserted
steamer was boarded by Captain Scott
and a band of confederate soldiers.
who seized her cargo. consisting Of
1000 kegs of gunpowder and a large
quantity Of other contraba goods.
The condition of affairs at Baltimore Is
much improved today, rebel mob rule
being about at an end.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26

INJURED fearfully and besought her to
come back ere the demented man kick
her in the shins or something.
-splee batter bruggy wux, waw.
waw! waw!" he yelled into her she'll
like ear.
A policeman shouldered his shoul-
ders through the crowd. showing back
the curious.
Cant yez lave the man practice his
college yells in peace?" he said.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26

across just one happy look in my direc-
ton, If only to cop that rose.
Well, she peeked at the rose often
enough, all right, but the sweet glances
she gave me could be counted on the
fingers of a man with both hands cut
off at the wrists. So. just to let her
see how felt about 1t, gave the rose
to the boss.
And the boss bows like q monkey
and presents It to Juliet. oh, coises!
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
Southern Farmers Ursed
t. RAISE Corn This Year

The Richmond press urge that corn
be made a large portion of the southern
crop for the present season. It is also
urged that attention be given to the
raising of stock. OF every description.
By this means II is hoped that the
army can be fed and maintained with
out dependence on outside sources.
Thirty students Of the Theological
Seminary of Virginia, near Alexandria.
who reside at the north, leave the in
stitution for their respective homes, on
account of the troubles of the country.
1t is said that their parting with young g
brethren from the south was truly pa
thettc in many instances.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
NEWS OF THE CIVIL WAR
eng. As Told in Daily
Dispatches Printed
FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY

He memorable struggle which attracted the attention
of the whole civilized world and known as the civil
war; began just fifty years ago.
The old newspapers OF both northern and
southern cities published during that stirring period
have been searched, and from day to day the war
and current reflection of public sentiment are
presented as they, appeared in each section at that
time.
From the southland the dispatches are taken
directly from the files of an old-time newspaper Of
Richmond, Va, and from the north the news is
drawn from several sources. including files OF old
of the larger cities.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
Fair But Simple; Or,
She Pitied Him Much
SO handsome, and yet so bugs!

so handsome, and vet so bugs"
The beautiful girl who formed such
a large portion of the crowd that sur
roanded the maniac uttered the ten
der words and stepped timorously to
the afflicted young mans side. Few
are those in that gathering who re-
member now to which side she stepped.
rs there aught I can do for your"
she asked softly, while the crowd mur-
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
Our Grocery Clerk
Says Flowers Aid

How am I getting along with the
cashier? You mean how am I getting
on without her. don't your
I brought an American beauty rose
in with me this morning. 1t was as
big as q cabbage, and oh, that odah!
figured, you see, Juliet would send
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
Joe Miller Had
Nothing on These
NATURES WEAPON

1T was all off with the burglar when
she awoke and found him in her room"
Did she reach for a gum"
mo. indeed
Scream for help" ...
NO"
Then what did she do?"
Talked him to death"
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
Mexicans Cro,, Rio Grande
And Burn Border Town

Advices from Houston, Tex, state
that the troops camped near Indianols
have been compelled TO take that town
and fortify themselves. awaiting the ar
rival of reinforcements. which are on
the way The dispatch also states that
900 Mexicans, under the command OF
General Cortinas, had crossed the Rio
Grande at Roma and burned the town,
killing IS Americans. Two companies
OF regulars stationed at Ringold bar
racks have started in pursuit.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
WHEN NOAH WAS A BOY

His mother didn't have a cute little
fad of dragging a pet Pommeranian
around with her. When she went out
for the air she was accompanied by
her trained pigs. She told Noah that
they were useful pets, and while they
were wooden and wouldn't make good
sausage they could be used for
kindlings to start fire in the ark
range,
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
ENGLISH JOKE FOR TODAY

Some one blundered and blundered
badly. Frankly. the men were not
fit to start rowing a trial of such i'm
portance after the subsequent fooling
about which took place. Mall
Gazette.
We agree that some one blum
dered," though not really very
badly" and have ventured to mark
the place in bold type.-Punch.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
Giving Him a Start

Doctor-Now that I've set your hus-
band on his feet again. you must see
that he gets more exercise
Patients Wife-An right, doctor: this
bill Of yours will help. He'll be terribly
exercised when show 1t to him.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
He Knew

Seymour-Didn't Wuster know what
a bad cook the widow was before he
married her? '-''''
Ashley-Certainly he did; he wouldn't
have married her II he hadn't: several
physicians had told him he would die
If he overate and he didn't want to
have any temptation.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
lime Saved

Teacher-Does your ma brush your
hair like that?
Tommy-No'm.
Teacher-Who does, then?
Tommy-I fell down on de way to
school an de street sweeper ran over
me.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
ALI Round

He Is a we'll posted man"
He has never accomplished any
thing"
But he is we'll posted"
II notice that. He Is posted at the
club half of the time
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
His Idea

Porter (on Pullman car)-Beg parddl,
boss, but dis yere dollar you done glib
me las night has a hole in 1t.
Passenger-So had the extra blanket
you gave me last night
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
OUR DEVIL WONDERS

II Noah Webster wouldn't hold up
his hands in despair and admit the
general ineffciency. of his dictionary
II he happened to run across an up-to-
date sport writer's description Of a
ball game.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
Can't Afford Them

ANY children in this house?"
Children" 81 -,
Yes. 1 am taking the school CEN
sus" r. at.
Dear me, mol We can't take the
proper care of the dear little doggies,
to say nothing Of children"
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
Not Compulsory;
They're Jokelets
OH TRICK

Some ancient things are not so slow
And subject for our scorn.
Time flies and has been doing so
Before the wrights were born.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
Explained

"A woman can't keep a secret"
"Of course not"
But why can't she?"
Because she knows that a secret
isn't any good as long as 1t is kept"
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
The Spendthrift

There are lots of money grubbers
in the world"
"Of course"
You speak as II 1t were a good
thing to be a money grubber." :
Sure. Wnere would the money come
from for you and me to spend II 1t
wasn't for the same?"
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
The Modern WAY

Yes; had ten children. They all
grew up and married off,"
Il suppose 1t Is lonesome now at
homer" ...-
'Oh, no. Every once in a while one Of
them gets divorce and wanders back"
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
a Bit of a Brush

Are his eyes black or blue
well, they were black enough when
I left him last night, but dare say
they are blue this morning"
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
Evidence

'Is she rich7'
."Awfully."
"why do you think sor'
well, she keeps her husband on .
salary"
The Washington times., 1911-04-26
The Northern View
April 26, 1851 CFriday)

Twenty-one thousand stands Of
arms, with the accompanying ammu-
milton, were sent from the United
States arsenal at St. Louis to Alton.
Springfield to arm the Illinois troops.
The Washington times., 1911-04-26

- ASEBALL n the world after ALL
; :: !: : !
iE | could let the
~ i A ; ':; : s;! B;
:; III: '::
talk till he's black in the about and
dashn and awful
And there know than the
silence
American mllonaires with eleven children They begin in the
weight the heavenly bodies and
enough the paror when there's
their end of the high
you or |, Belle, couldn't reach it with ladder.
But it's diff rent Every that amt busy
hepn somebody else make it, and it's
remember they had
to When a
weather exhausted and neither discovers
somebody the other knows that's the beginning
of the strained silence telling about
An nexhausible Subject
But men, Baseball nev be
heard
whether l9OZ
somepn When real human enjoyment what's the
vaube talkin Michael
when and
the collar until home by
home cheated OF the pennant
last year, , :: A., - .s s .,
n And OF
somepn apaoosa mushenmik home
efec And the other onebut what's the
Belle, catch my DRIFT?
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-09-21
Congregational Items

Sunday September "a is Rally
Day in the Congregational
church and Sabbath school
Will not all of our teachers give
a little time visiting and seek
too gather in all of our pupils.
The pastor urges also that as
far as possible the Sabbath
school be represented at the
morning service, We also send
cordial greetings to all students
W ''ur public schools and in the
: :. School of Science not
y ng church home in our
city, to worship with us. And
whether you wish to reglarly
attend our services or not it will
be for your good to come next
Sunday. While the sermon will
be for everyone it will have
especial message to young peo-
pie. The theme will be "The
Greatest Joy"
The Thirtieth Annual Meet
ing of the Conference of Con.
gregational churches will be
held in Minot next week, Sep
TENDER 26 to 20. The confer
ence sermon will be given by
Rev. Samuel Hitchcock of Hope.
Other speakers within the state
are, Rev. &. L. Hall, the veneer
able missionary among Dakota
Indians; Rev. r. A. Beard of
the First church of Fargo; DIR.
C. c. Creegan, President of Far
go College. Speakers from out
the state are Theodore Clifton,
d. D. of the Education Society,";
Rev. John X. Miller, Madua
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-09-21
WILL SOON TETURN
TO WAHPET0N
ASSOCIATED DOCTORS
Well Known and Successful Speci-
alists will beat the Merchants
Hotel Tuesday Oct. 10
ONE DAY ONLY
Many old and New Friends are
Waiting for their Skilful
Work
ASSOCIATED DOCTORS
Free Consultation to All

The Associated Doctors are help.
ing people who have gone astary
from the way of health, it matters
not what the trouble is.
They have made special study
of chronic troubles. There are sew
era] lines of work to emphasize for
they do so much of this work as
troubles of eye, ear, nose and throat
like catarrh, enlarged tonsils ad
noids deafness, also stomach aud
intestinal troubles and liver, kid
ney and bladder complaints caus-
ing rheum atistn skin diseases etc.
Then too lung and heat cases as
asthma, consumption, weakness
sewelling of feet, short
ness of breath, coughs etc. They
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-09-21

have hundreds of cases people call
"private troubles"
Treating tat folks to reduce
weight they could give list of
many who were relieved of 20 to 100
pounds of excess baggage.
Then very special to many suffers
they treat piles, goitre, chronic ap-
pendicitis, gall stones etc, without
the knife.
Mental and nervous diseases and
bed wetting should not be forgot
ten
In spite of many spectacle ped
oilers they are fitting good many
eyes for glasses.
They use their own drugs, chemi-
calls and compounds and everything
of known value. If you need help
for any trouble come and see them.
At least have talk with the doctor
regarding your trouble for which
there will be no charge.
Mrs. T. A. Oothout, Mankato,
Mimi, says: II am entirely reliev.
ed of all pains and signs of my gall
stones and sour stomach and con-
stipation and now want to see you
to have my piles cured by your
method, I am very thankful to you
as now can enjoy life.
Mr.. James Ripp, Fergus Falls,
Gays: "You have done more than I
expected, my dizziness, shortness of
breath, weakness, bloating have
left me, and pitched in the field
which I would never have believed
1 could again do"
Mrs. A. F.. Parks, GAINESVILLE,
Mimi, says: II had almost lost
hope of ever receiving help for my
rheumatism having spent much
time and money for doctors, mud
baths and electricity etc, but your
treatment has entirely cured NE
and certainly will recommend you
to everyone for your good work"
| Account of lack of space would
publish many more. Remember
date and be sure and consult the
doctor about your troubles
Office at Merchants Hotel Wahpe.
ton. Hours 1910 a. m. to 5000. m.
The real business of life is
the making of happy home.
When you come to sift the
whole chaf of existence, every
thing goes to the wind but the
hannineas we have had at home.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-09-21

Mission, So. India; while the
greatest speaker of them all be
the Rev. ]. L. Gordon, D. D. of
Winnipeg. E. D. Gallagher IS
booked for an address on "The
Church and The Kingdom
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1911-09-21

The world is full of women
who can amuse the ordinary
man. Can sing, dance or recite
for him; can paint, write or de-
corate in a manner most pleas
ing, but the poor man often
goes begging for a woman who
can sew on buttons or mend
his clothes; who can cook his
food with economy and flavor
it to his taste.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-12
No Caste In Shores.

The cause and cure of snoring con-
Germ all classes. says the London
Chronicle. We have record that both
the house of lords and the workhouse
have suffered from it. There was a
former Duke of Norfolk who fell into
the habit of sleeping audibly in the
lords. and it happened that he was
hard Mt it on one occasion when a bill
concerning the parish Of Great Snor-
ing. in Norfolk, came before the house
The roar of laughter with which the
bills title was greeted awakened the
duke and relieved his fellow peers. At
the other end of the social scale we
have the poor law commission minori-
tvs commendation of the ingenious
workhouse master who divided the old
men at night so that the snorers and
the deaf men slept in one ward and
the rest In another.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-12
DAVENbRT
Generally SunAy
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The northern high has drtfted to up
per Michigan, but the barometers re
main low, or relatively low, over the
Rocky mountain plateau and in the
west gulf sections, while a more de-
cided low is central over Alberta
This distribution of barometric pres
sure has been attended by showers
and thunderstorms from Colorado and
Wyoming eastward to Iowa and north
ern Illinois and by scattered precipi-
tation in the gulf and south Atlantic
states. A rainfall of 2.90 inches is re-
ported from lie Claire, Iowa. The east
ward movement of the high and the
approach of the northwestern low will
be attended by generally fair and
warmer weather in this vicinity to-
night and Sunday.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-12

horses roaming the state of Illinois
the first estimate Of the number in
the city OF Springfield would run into
the thousands, but from the figures
obtained by the assessor there are
but 2,769 horses in the city.
There are probably $50 specimens
of the equine family engaged in the
livery business of the city while an
other 200 are the pleasure horses OF
the city. The other 2,2O0 are the
work horses who know only the pleas
ure of the barn stall at night.
The total value of the horses in
Springfield will reach approximately
$250.OO0
The horses and colts have a great
er value than any other class of do
mestic animal in Illinois, overtop-
ping cattle. who were supreme ten
years ago.
The total number of cattle report
ed in Illinois by the census takers
was 2,43S.146 and the total value
$73, 3,37s,0O0.' OF the total number
of cattle, 1,O49,O44 are dairy cows,
the average value being $500.
According to the figures 21,4O9,-
S37 fowl were inhabitants OF the
state, of which total 2O,563,S 500 were
of that sterling variety the chicken.
Their value is s1O,941, 900.
The bees were valued at s4S7, 1000
in 1910, an increase of $1,000 over
the 1900 figures.
The mules and mule colts in 1910
were worth s1S,125, 900. an increase
IF ovor so 000 nOn Uhi1a the sheen
and lambs are valued at s4, 1000.
The swine are valued at S36, ,1S3,-
OOO The swine are valued at $780,
1S3, 900, an increase of $13, 100000
in 10 years.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-12

ppened on him a murderouS volley that
sent his lines reeling in confusion
sigers Division Routed.
The deception was caused by the
color Of the uniforms, which were
nearly the same in portions Of the two
armies. 1t was also stated by the
federals that the enemy carried
Union flag until close enough TO nre'
when they ran up their own cotors-
Most Of the authorities agree In this
statement, some Of them asserting that
this ruse was resorted TO twice by the
Confederates that day. As 1t was
trick often practiced in border war
fare. it is credible, although the Con
federate accounts of the battle do not
mention it At any rate. this was the
turning point against SigeL He now
sought to withdraw, but nearly all OF
his troops were ambuscaded and killed
or captured. Sigel himself narrowly es-
Gaping. He saved only one gun. his
cavalry, dragons and part Of his In
fantry.
The sudden disaster to Sigel left the
entire Confederate force free TO attack
Lyon. This was about 10 O'Clock In
the morning and shortly after Price
had been beaten back. Fresh Confed-
crate troops now moved to the attack
and Lyon ordered up the Second
Kansas and two companies of the
First Iowa to charge the enemy's line
which was partly concealed in the
brush. The Union general already had
been wounded twice, once in the foot
and once on the head, and had had his
horse shot under him, but this did not
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-12

way, and these were without training
or arms, hence were useless in the
fight The facts seem to be that Of
effective troops the Confederates had
between two and three times as many
as the Federals. Lyon had repeatedly
asked for re-enforcements from Gen
eral John c. Fremont, then in COM
mand at St Louis. but had asked in
vain. In consequence he was far from
confident of winning
Sigel marched due south to strike
the flank and rear Of the enemy. and
Lyon headed southwest to attack in
front Arriving while it was stin dark,
Lyon waited till dawn He then sur
prised the Confederates preparing for
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-12
Hot Fight In Cornfeld.

Plummer's regulars became separat-
ed from the rest OF the Union troops
and crossed TO the other side Of the
creek, where they suddenly faced a
large body Of Confederates in a corn
field The fight here grew hot until
one of the Union batteries, that un-
der Du Bois. took position on a hill
top and opened so hot a fire on the
enemy in the cornfeld that Plumnl'er
was enabled to withdraw his men.
At this junctUre the firing grew
heavy at the other end of the line
where General Price attempted to turn
Lyons flank. The arrival of the Sec
ond Kansas frustrated this attempt,
but Prices troops still charged several
times only to be beaten back. Tot
tens Union battery had taken posi-
ton on a nearby bill and helped TO re-
pulse the Confederates. This was one
OF the fiercest actions of the day. the
firing becoming an unbroken roar.
An interval here ensued during
which Price brought up fresh troops
and started another attack all along
the line. The Confederates charged
many times and the lines reeled back
and forth in a fierce struggle that last
ed an hour. at this time Lyons en-
tire force was engaged He had so
few troops that he could spare none
for a reserve at last the Confed-
crates temporarily gave way.
In the meantime Colonel Sigel had
gained the rear OF the enemy and be-
gan an attack from that side. driving IN
some scattering troops OF the Confed-
crates and following them for a long
distance At first he met little re-
sistance- Sigei could hear the roar OF
Lyons guns and expected the v1ctori-
Gus Union troops soon TO break
through ana Join him. At this juno
ture General McCulloch's men ad-
vanced In considerable force. and Sigel
thought them the Federal troops he
had been anticipating. He therefore
directed his men TO withhold their
FIRE untl suddenly the supposed friends
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-12

breakfast. Frying pans were hastily
thrown aside for muskets. a flying
picket warned General Price cold
Pap'O, who commanded the line where
Lyon attacked.
Leading Lyons advance was Cap
tain PlummeTs battalion of regular in
fantry, two companies of volunteers
and Totten's battery. These struck
Rains pickets about 4 o'clock in the
morning. The Union forces at once
formed in a skirmish line which ad
vanced a mile and a half and pushed
the Confederate skirmish line up the
slope. a large force OF COnfederates
was then seen on the hilltop, which
was attacked by two regiments and
Totten's battery and driven to the
slope of the next hill.