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which were recaptured during the July 29, 1805. The weather was a little uncertain Mrs. K. B. Robinson spent the evening in Pittsburg siht peeing.

The Frontenae "musical" met at the rooms of Majors Lane last evening, to enjoy a few hours in good music and other enjoyments. John Andersonand Clare HeriderleiDer were the guests of the evening. John says, the beer is good and he loves the town," Clare says ditto, THE DEATH OF SOKRATES. EUGENE WARE. 'IVas in the days of Athens' pride, When Greece was Empress of the seas, That Zeno sat by Plato'3 side, With Perikles and Sokrates And they were playing four-hand euchre.

Enlivened with a little lucre. Said Sokrates, "I've got a hand, A poker hand, I'll bet a pile;" He pushed it up. "Who's got the sand?" July 20, 1800. Xo. 1 shaft worked two hours to-day and then shut down to repair one of the eheive wheels that broke at the top of the tower.

It was a bad break and was very lucky that no men were on the cages at the time, but it is all O. K. now 6 p. m. To-morrow will be the last day of work, as the shaft will shut down for repairs Saturday night.

Then boys we can all go the road for a few weeks, or hunt and fish just as we like. Hare's for Dry wood. Milton Blair the stable boss has been COUNTY SEAT NEWS. Girard, July 2Gth. We note again prayer meeting in all the churches last night and it reminds iis that "The day9 glide by," very swiftly it hardly seems a week sinee we made this announcement before and yet how much has happened to many since then.

Soon our time will be gone. Are we making the best use of it while it lasts? Mrs. M. L. Potter is gaining rapidly and is now spending a week at the home of Mrs.

T. T. Perry breathing the invigorating country air. Mrs. Matthew Robinson fell on the sidewalk as she started home from Mrs.

Bayless' and hurt her knee so badly she had to be taken home in a buggy. The extent of her injury could not be told last evening. The M. E. social at Mr.

Scholfield's Wednesday evening was a success, financially at least. The proceeds were more than 811. Mrs. Leitzell started for Pittsburg, to care for her son Allie who has typhoid fever. We trust Mrs.

Leitzell will find him much better when she gets there. The Girard Press yesterday contained a list of the officers of the city of Girard, for every year since its organization as a town on Nov. 27, 18 G9 when all the country round about here was bare prairie. The Press is an enterprising, up-to-date paper and heartily appreciated by its pa-trons for its loyalty to the best interests of our city. We are glad to note an editorial in yesterday morning's World in defense of the "new woman" as compared with the man of today.

We hope the World will have more to say on this subject. day along with the company, officers and men which killed McPherson; and the facts as here stated were given by them and his sword and other property that he had on his person, retaken. Gen. Sherman at once ordered Gen. Logan to take command oi the Army of Tenessee, he being the ranking officer.

Gen. Sherman also sent Cox's Division of the 23d Corps to a position where he could support the Army of the Tenessee in case of an emergency. The battle was then terrific and it would be impossible to describe it in this limited space one of the fiercest conflicts of the war and one of the most decisive. It resulted in the alternate fall of Atlanta. The losses that day were in killed, wonnded and missing, 3,521.

We lost ten pieces of artillery and retook four pieces. We buried or delivered to the enemy under Flag of Truce in front of 17th Corps, in front of 16th Corps, 360; in front of 15th, 360; in front of 16th Corps, 422; over 1,000 of their wounded were left in our hands, and a large number were carried off during the night. We captured iS stands of colors and took them to headquarters, Army of Tenessee. The total loss of the enemy was 10,200 men killed, wounded and taken prisoners. Gen.

Logan assumed command just as the engagement became general and in person gave the orders and made the disposition of the troops that achieved the victory in the hardest fought battle of the campaign. In his presence was recoved the position on the right and the recapture of DeGress' Battery of 20 pound Parriots. In person he directed the troops that repulsed the seven different attacks of the enemy on our lines and not till twelve o'clock that night, when his weary soldiers were asleep, did he leave his command to report to Gen. Sherman the success of the day. The battle was fought unaided by the Army of Tenessee, except one Di vision Cox's of the 23d Corps.

We bowed our heads in sorrow for our noble dead, but our hearts swelled with pride at the heroic gal- antry displayed by the brave officers and men who formed that noble army, the bravest and best body of men that ever lived; the best soldiers he world ever saw an army who never lost a battle. MULBERRY. Mulberry, July 25, 1803. Mies Vena Bond is spending the week with her cousin Ira Roberts. Prof.

Hutchinson, principle of the Ar cadia school was visiting his many friends in town this week. Lem Mulholland and Chess Smilie were in Arcadia one day the first of this week. Miss Viola Bond, who has been visit ing her sister at Paola, returned to her home Monday. Jack Freed, of Pittsburg, was in town Tuesday. Hursh Rushdale and Newt Marion, drove to Pittsburg Thursday.

Mr. Davenport, of Arcadia, shipped a car load of corn from here, which he purchased from the Robinson Bros. W. E. Barber, of Pittsburg, was in town Wednesday.

Miss Celia Hughes and mother of Ver non visited here Thursday. Our lumbermen are improving their office by adding a front porch to it. Among those who took advantage of the excursion and went to Kansas City were W. W. Jones and Jas.

Reed. George Peck went to Arcadia Tuesday evening. Mrs. Smith, who has been sick for bo long is spending the week over at Dry-wood visiting friends. Mrs.

Blake and daughter, Mrs. A. Long, of Pittsburg were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Haughteller, returning home Wednesday.

Mulberry was visited by a little one horse show Wednesday and Thursday nights. The ladies of the M. E. church will give a social Saturday night for the benefit of the church. All are invited.

Mrs. Elkner.of Humansyille, visited relatives here, returning Tuesday. Elder Brant preached at the M. E. church on last Thursday night.

Ha was here for the purpose of looking after the building of the new church. The school board met Thursday. They elected J. S. Condiff as their director.

Jno. Stephenson, of Arcadia, was in the city yesterday. Andy Hartman got his foot hurt at the Fuller mines by letting a lump of coal fall on it. A Furniture Factory. There is a chance that Pittsburg will get another enterprise in the near future.

A party is in town to-day negotiating with the Commercial club for the purpose of putting in a furniture factory. He has submitted his proposition and the club ha3 takeu the matter up and if the references furnished by the party are satisfactory the factory may be put up. yesterday morning yet a good congrega tion attended the various churches. Rev. P.

G. Cummings preached in the Episcopal church at 11 a. the rite of baptism was not administered as expected and there was no evening service. Xext Sunday evening Rev. Rowland Hill, of Topeka, is expected to preach and conduct full choral service, and Sunday evening August 11th, Archdeacon C.

T. Brady will deliver asermon on "The New Woman and The Old Church." Both are talented gentlemen. Rev. Hatfield spoke in the morning on "A Pilgrims Interest in Fellows," taking his text from the S. S.

Golden text "Come thouh with us and we will do thee good which was a part of Moses' invitation to Hobab to accompany the Children of Israel to the Promised Land. The point he made was that in our efforts to help others we ourselves are helped by the effort. Which goes to confirm the theory that in giving we received more than we give. Rev. Hatfield goes to Weir nxt Sunday to administer the sacrament and Mr.

Cantrel the supply there will come here. Mr. B. Frank Butts and Mr. Elliot will be here about August 20th, to do evangelistic work.

They have song service in connection with their other work. Rev. Chaffee's subject at the M. church in the morning was "Power of Christ in Bringing Peace" and in the Eleventh hour Conversion." The other churches had their regular the Baptist. Their pastor was in Walnut.

The Pres. S. S. decided not to go on the excursion next Friday to Siloam Springs and Xeosho. The new flag on the new flag staff was waving over the court house Saturday, and it is hoped it will inspire so much patriotism in our voters that none but the bravest and best of citizens will be elected to office.

The Good Templars elected officers Friday night. Our young people are taking a good deal of interest in this organization, and they deserve the sup port and encouragement of all older peo ple who are in sympathy with the tem perance work. The Presbyterian social will meet next Wednesday evening with Mrs. A. S.

Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Byrt Maxwell came up yesterday morning on their wheel to take dinner with his father and brother. Sheriff Deets has found a part of the harness stolen Friday night.

The thief discoved one set was not very good and threw them away. John Viets, secretary of the Agricul ture Society, was busy part of last week scattering bills for the next county Fair and doing other work in the interest of society. The management is anxious to mafcce the Fair a success, and it is hoped no mistakes will be made this year to destroy the confidence of our best citi zens in their ability to do so. Henry Watterson is expected for one day and will no doubt be a "drawing card" Mrs. Dr.

Griffin entertained a few of her young lady friends at tea Saturday evening in honor of her neice, Miss Stel- a Krenz. Xearly every one complained of the excessive heat that dav and it was generally conceded to be the hottest day of the year. Anthony. Weir City News. Weir City, July 26.

At the regular meeting of the Sunny- side Literary and reading circle new officers were elected, Mrs. Xervins.President, Maggie Marks Vice Pres, Luella Gager Sec'y, Rosa French, Critic. With this week's issue of the Journal Mr. Katon will retire. He will be suc ceeded by Mr.

Will Goodwin, of Erie, who has purchased the plant and will take charge of it next Monday morning Mrs. Adam Patterson and family left to-day for Cardiff, Alabama where Mr. Patterson has secured work in the coal mines. An enjoyable evening was spent at the nome or j. w.

ijaorant last evening. About twenty of Weir City's young peo ple attended and report a grand time. Weir City, July 27. The singers of the Presbyterian church organized a society known as the Fill-Harmonic society by electing officers and adopting a code of by-laws to gov ern the society. They also ordered new set of books today for the use of the society.

Miss Mattie Waggener was entertain ed by a neatly planned surprise last evening. About twenty of her young friends gathered at her home. They had a grand time. Dr. Markham and wife, of Crestline, Tisited their daughter, Mrs.

A. J. Davis, yesterday. A. B.

Cockerill, Prof. Bond and W. W. MTlhaney returned from their west era trip last night, Latham was the central point of their hunting. They killed about 75 chickens.

They expect to go again in a month or so. Ped Weir and Jack Ferrell left today for a couple of days fishing. Miss Etta Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Xolea started for the Territory on a fish ing expedition.

at in Cherokee Culllngs. Cherokee, July 25, 1895. On Monday night thieves stole teen hides from the slaughter oum of Grant Price and three from Win. Foster. The theft was, not discovered until terday evening.

The hi Una wnw worth in the neighborhood of $100. It in thought that the theive will Im apprn hended. H. B. Hutton, of Girard, candidal for county clerk before the Republican committee was here yeHtrdny tfttirifef acquainted with the Republican who usually attend conventions Mr.

Mutton is an old newspaper miinuml would no doubt make an excellent clerk hhould he receive the nomination. A. IS. Walker oi ian6an City came down on the morning train to look after his property interest hero. James Robinson will take his family to Eureka Springs in a few days where they will remain several months in hopes of restoring to health invalid daughter.

Street Commissioner Cochran has been doing more effective work in put ting the streets and alleys in condition The regular north bound passenger train on the Memphis at 2 o'clock this morning had two extra coaches attached. Jacob Faultz took advantage of the cheap rates this morning and went up to Kansas City to buy a stacker. Wm. Berry carries a bullet in his leg which he received in a fight with Pawnee Indians thirty-one years ago on Pawnee creek near old Fort Lawrence. Fred Marshall and Joe Conway have returned to Cherokee after an absence of several months.

S. M. Brown a good American citizen A 1 went over to ivicuune yesterday on a visit. The funeral of Mrs Austin Russell oc-1 curred yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial in Cherokee Miss Letha Conway and Bertha Morris while riding out to the farm of m.

Scammon on their wheels yesterday evening had a head end collision and the result was that Miss Conway had to carry a badly shattered wheel back to town a distance of two miles. Cherokee, July 27. Frank Montee was in town yesterday and thinks the chances for Republican success in Crawford county this fall are excellent E. East, who obtained $150 from A. T.

Paul by false pretenses was arrested and brought before Justice of the Peace Lisenbee and plead guilty. He was fined $5 and costs. Not being able to liquidate. East was sent to the county jail. An entertainment will be given next Wednesday night for the benefit of the reading room.

Peter Fletcher, a Memphis brakeman, with headquarters at Fort Scott, is in town spending a few days with friends F. Didlot swore out a warrant Thurs day for the arrest of his wife Mary Didlot, who left her home recently, and one William Campbell, charging them with adultery The couple have not been lo cated but it is stated that they will be caught in a day or two. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. "Little, of Scammon, aged four months, died of bronchitis yesterday morning and will be buried to-day in the Cherokee ceme tery.

"Mich" Warner, an old Cherokee boy, but now City Attorney of Colfax, Wash- inerton. announces to his friends here that he is now a married man. Mr. Carr Coupler, apparently is much enamored of Miss Blank and lingers in the light of her smiles whenever the an opportunity offers. But Miss Blank prefers the company of Mr Commercial when the latter is in tows and Jlr.

Carr Coupler is compelled to retire. The oth er day Miea Dash asked Mr. Carr Coupler what railroad men meant by by the expression "extra man." She was told that an extra man was one who took the place of a regular employee during the latter's absence but would have to give way when tne regular man returned. "Then" said Miss Dash "you would be considered an extra man at Miss Blanks house would'nt you?" Dr. Prichard was called to Scammon yesterday to attend a miner by the name of John Edwards.

The doctor found the patient in a dyicg condition when he arrived there. The disease was infla- mation of the bowels. Miss Emma Gilraan and Dr. A. C.

family are sojourn ing at Colorado Springs where they v. ill remain until the first of September. Perry Davis, of Weir City, has moved with his family to Cherokee where they will in the near future reside. lie said, and smiled a lofty 6tmle. And then the classic face of Plato Grew wrinkled like a baked potato.

Young man, I think you're somewhat brash," The latter uttered, as he drew A tunic jockfttful of cash; f.l I ought to stay with you." Thn BokruU- bian to weaken. And talk juet like a Baptist deacon. Th tfrttiit horn fepoonn! rats! by vum! "il'luffl! Kwhi.7.iiker! naid he. Htti'i lUtj, MMan! you htrike me dumbl tm ti guilty, fclr, of perjury; Th fciutts tfiiuld thkw your final shekel. A 1 put you wherx you will not MVour views." t-iild ftokrati-e, "are views 'I hat jjiiki tun tirtd and Had," hos lif Uittouditi that deacons use, I Plato, "win Ure mad; They ur fnle nhould bo rarer A ourjn-r is a false swearer.

"To illubtrato now listen you I will not harm you in the least." For half an hour the air was blue, And full of sparks. Then Plato ceased "Thats no false swearing hear my racke And I've got money here to back it." Then Sokrates felt deep remorse: He went and boiled some hemlock bark And drank enonch to kill a horse; It tamed him thoroughly by dark. He said, "Boys, grain me after supper. And work me off as hemlock upper." WAR REMINISCENCES. Personal Experiences of War Veteran Mr.

Alex. Watson of This City. Thirty-one years ago it was the writer privilege to be present and participate in one of the hardest fought and most decisive battles of the war, fought on the 226. of July, 1864, in front of Atlanta in which battle our beloved commander, Gen. McPherson, was killed.

While se lecting a position for his troops he rode unattended into a company of the enemy and was shot through the lung and killed in the prime of manhood there then fell one of our bravest, kindest and most generous hearted of our many brave commanders. This death cast a gloom of sorrow over all that day's successes. Very early in the morning Lieut. Willard Warner, of Gen. Sherman's staff, came to McPherson with the following "Gen.

Sherman believes that the enemy have evacuated Atlanta and desires you to move rapidly forward beyond the city towards East Point, leaving Gen. Dodge with 16th corps upon the railroad track to destroy it ef fectually." This communication was a surprise to Gen. McPherson and he expressed himself as to his doubts as to the correctness of the reported evacuation. However, he issued orders to Gen. Logan, commanding 15th Corps, to carry out the orders received from Sherman.

Not satisfied Gen. McPherson ordered his horse, and, with his staff, started to see Gen. Sherman to talk over the instructions received. Be fore he got away firing commenced on the picket line. In a moment Gen.

McPherson became convinced that Sherman was mistaken and im mediately ordered Gen. Logan's Corns into line of bhttle. Gen. Lo- gan had prepared his troops to move A. but changed the order and com menced forming line of battle.

Gen. Logan's Corps, the 15th, went into line under fire from the enemy. The order was also given to Gen. Dodge of the 19th Corps and Gen. Blair of the 17th Corps to take positions on the left of 15th Corps in order to protect that flank which was then being turned back by the enemy on account of the ab sence of the cavalry that were on a raid.

McPherson then rode over to Gen. Sherman's headquarters near the Howard house and reported to him the disposition of his troops contrary to orders of the morning and to secure the assent of Gen. Sherman to his course. After this he rode back to see that his orders to his Corps commanders had been carried out. The exposed position I of the 17th Corps, owing to the ab sence of cavalry, had not been wholly covered.

When McPherson about 1 o'clock p. rode out alone his staff all being occupied in carry ing orders, in passing a bridle path he came upon a company of the ene my belonging to Claiborne Division of Hardin's Corps lying down in the wood, who, upon seeing him, ordered him to halt. McPherson at firs supposing it was some of his own trooDS raised his hat in his usua courteous manner but at once per ceivinsr his mistake he wheeled his horse and was immediately shot in the right lung, high up, and mus have lived but a few moments after he was shot. Col. Clark, hearing the firing and seeing McPherson's riderless horse and satisfied that he was either dead or a prisoner, gave orders for the recovery of his body which, when found, had been rifled I and robbed of some valuable dis patches from Gen.

Sherman but sick for a few days, but we are glad to see him out on the streets again to-day. Miss Alvie Carlton spent the evening our city, the guest of Miss Xellie O'Lavry. One of the shot firers in Xo. 1, David Aiken, was hurt this evening about six o'clock. He has a bad cut on the fore arm, and a badly bruised shoulder, besides some scratches on his face.

The shot that did the damage was in a break through, between the entry and smoke room. He lit the shot and went out of the roooi into the entry and right up where the shot blew through into the entry. Dave says they do not work enough to keep the shot firer's posted as to their route. Dr. Gidding's says he will be all right in a few days.

Go on John Hagerty and have that folding stretche made that you were talking of to-day, for there is no telling when it may be needed, it will be a good thing, push it along. Poor giddy Mr. Burg, you should not go over to 1'ittsourg and play with those noughty, noughty girls and have your wife in despair of your life. Stay in good old Frontenae and you will be as safe as though you were in jail. The school board is as of old, John Heedertine director, Chas.

J. Linberg secretary, and Joe Roberts tieasurer. Tne board will select teachers to-night and it is further understood that there will be nine months school this year, good. The schools here employ five teachers and they will be good as any in the county. We do not see any good raason why we can not have a good band in our little city, a band of twelve or fifteen good musicians, we have them right here in this town.

Don't forget that next year is campaign year, and you know brass bands are always in demand, and as we have always had "one in the past why not have one right away. Xow don't stand back and do nothing, but all come to the front and we will have a hummer. It begins to look as though we would have a red hot campaign out here yet, as some of the boys are just now walking up in dead earnest. I like to see anything that has life in it, and of course will help the thing along as much as 1 can, for I am thinking news will be very scarce out here if something is not done soon. But if one cares they can always find something that will interest the people and that is what a newspaper is for and the Smelter will always get her share of news if I do not sleep all the time.

The Frontenae girls seem to think about like this that Harry Robinson the genial and clever conductor, is the most popular man on the line. The girls are abou right, as they always are. Frontenae, July 27, 1895. These days are not like ye good old days of ye good old times gone bye, when people started to church a foot and carried their shoes in their hands until they got near the church. Those were walking days, ard if there is any thing in the signs they are coming back.

Some young ladies were persuaded to come to Frontenae to visit the mines. The sights being novel and new, time flew, and so did the street cars far the power house and to rest. There was nothing to do but walk or Jiire a car riace, and to fine martial tones of a one "stringed implement" called a Jews-harp they were persuaded that it was only a few steps to Pittsburg, "why you can 6ee the tights" says one seductive young man. Billy Doublebar, the livery-stable man says, "things have changed since Betsy died." It doea beat all how some folks do There seems to bo a tendancy on the part of some of our folk? to throw mud in this little campaign, or to tell long winded stories, of how bad some of the people on the citizens ticket will be, or have been. Xow the writer of this has been here many moons, and he sees all things and hears the rest of them, and for the life of me I can not find anything in all those big yarns; beat a man on tne square and he will always respect you.

Its a good sign that they are get ting uneasy, and that is a sign of being downed. Mr. John Tharpe's family has moved to town fromPaola. Mr. Tharpe has been here nearly two years, but his family has just recently moved here.

The school board have made a selection of teachers for the fall term as follows: Pure Roberts, principle; Miss Ella Gainer, Miss Fannie Flynn, Miss Maggie Hughes and Miss Mullen as assistants. Mr. Roberts has taught here for years, Miss Griner, Miss Hughes and Miss Flynn have also taught in the schools, Miss Mullen is the only stranger but she comes well recommended as a good teacher. The Probate Judge, I. H.

Shannon of Crawford township, and Aaron Greenfield, of McCune, audited the books of the County Treasurer yesterday and found them balanced to a cent. A full account of receipts and expenditures of Co. Treasurer for the third quarter of the year 1785 is enclosed. Jaa. Seholtield had a tine set of harness stolen la.

night, and John Deets had two sets stolen- Mr. Deets thinks he knows who the thieves are. The following transfers are copied from the abstract books of Grantham Satterthwaite since our last report. J. T.

Deets, Sheriff to The R. J. Wad-dell Investment Co. 1-2 1-4 of Sec. 10, Town 31, Range 25.

Sheriff's Deed. Roxana Hitchcock and Alfred Hitchcock and wife to William M. Disney. Lot 12 and 1-2 lot 13, Block 19, Girard. Warranty Deed.

CASES DOCKETED. Bernetty E. Garriott vs Leon M. Gar-riott. Divorce Insurance Co.

vs Frank Playter, Minnie E. Playter and Emma Playter Seabury. Foreclosure of Mortgage. II. G.

Webb Attorney for plain tiff. Girard, July 27. Great quantities of fruit are going to waste here and it makes one wish it could be sent to some of the people less fortunate, but transportation would make it cost too much. The friends of Austin Hawley will be glad to hear that he still continues to gain in health and flesh. Mr.

P. J. Leitzell received a telegram yesterday saying his son Allie had a temperature of 10G degrees, which is considerably above danger line. Mrs. J.

F. Beezley returned yesterday morning from Macomb, 111., where she had accompanied her daughter Mrs. Preston Veatch to help her get settled in her new home. She reports her daughter very cosily settled and pleased with the place. Mr.

and Mrs. O. E. Reray are moving to Pittsburg today. We are sorry to lose them and hope their stay will not be permanent.

Corn is scarce in the local market our farmers are probably too busy to bring it in as the prospects for such an abundance of corn crop will not justify them in holding it. Mrs. W. B. Millington and Mrs.

Grif fin entertained the Reading Club yester day afternoon. An elegant supper was served at thft home of Mrs. Millington, after which the ladies repaired to the home of Mrs. Griffin where a literary programme was rendered and a social good time was enjoyed such as Girard ladies usually have. The ladies have received great benefit from their work in this club as well as pleasure.

But why can not an evening club be organ ized so as to include the gentleman? They would enjoy it as well as the ladies and need the recreation quite as much. Mr. and Mrs. C. A.

Bird moved to Cherryvale yesterday where Mr. Bird has a position with the railroad. Some sickness reported yesterday, chiefly among children, but nothing serious so far as we have heard. It is a good time for people to examine their water supply and all about their homes to see that everything is clean. The season for fevers will soon be upon us and we may expect an epidemic after such a wet season if great precaution is not taken The Crawford County Teacher's Association will meet in this city September 23.

The programme will be sent soon When the city council, instructed the! marshal to have the people clean up their premises the mayor requested the officer to begin on the councilmen..