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TO TniNK OWN SELF BE TRUE AND IT MUST FOLLOW AS THE NIGHT THE DAY, THOU OANS'T NOT THEN BK FALSE TO ANY M AN, BY JAYNE8, SH IO LOK, SMITH & STECK. WAI.HAl.liA, SOUTH CAROLINA, J Uli Y 14, 1808. NEW SERIES, NO. 15.-VOIiUMK XI.IX.-NO. 28. I HOBSON TELLS HIS STORY -- All About tito Sinking of tho Merri mac -Ills ThiilHng' Experiences* Assistant Naval Constructor Pich mond 1\ Hobson, ns ho sat onco moro among his comrades on tho (lagship Now York, related tho story *~ " * bf his adventures on tho Merrimac, as fellows : "I did not miss tho cntranco to tho harbor," he began, "as Knsign Powell in tho launch supposed. I headed casi until I got my bearings and then made for it, straight in. Then carno tho li ring. It was grand, Hashing out li rsl from one side of tho harbor and then the other from thoso big guns on tho hill-tho Vi/.caya, lying inside the harbor, joining in. "Troops from Santiago had rushed ) ^ down whoo tho news of tho Merri mac's coming was telegraphed and sol diers lined the foot of thc cliffs, (ir ing wildly across and killing each oilier with the cross-fire. Tho Merri mac's steering gear broke as abo got to Iistrella Point. Only turee of thc torpedoes on her side exploded when I touched tho button. A huge sub marine mino caught her full amid ships, hurling thc water high in tho air and tearing a great rent in tho Merrimac's side. "Her stern ran upon Iistrella l'oint. Chiefly owing to tho work dono by tho mino, she began to sink slowly. At that tinto she was across tho channel, but before she settled the tide drifted her around. Wo were all aft, lying on the deck. Shells and bullets whistled around us. Six incli shells from the Vi/.caya came tearing into the Merrimac, crashing into wood and iron mid passing clear through, while tho plunging shots from tho fort broke through ber decks. "Not a man must move," I said, "and it was only owing to thc splen did discipline of tho inen that we were not all killed ns the shells rained over us and minutes became hours of suspense. The men's mouths grew parched, but wc must lie there till daylight, I told them. Now and again one or tho other of the men, lying with his face glued to the deck and wondering whether thc noxt shell would not como our way, would say : 'Hadn't wo better drop off now, sir?1 but I said 'wait till daylight.' "ll would have been impossible tc get the catamaran anywhere but tc thc shore where tho soldiers stood shooting, and I hoped that by day light we might be recognized and saved. 1 wanted to go forward and see the damage done there, where nearly all the lire was directed, bul one man said if I rose it would draw all tho fire on the rest. So I la\ motionless. It was splendid the way these men behaved. The lire of thc soldiers, tho batteries and the Vi/. caya was awful. When tho watci came up on tho Merrimac's decks the catamaran floated amid tin wreckage, but was still made fast tc thc boom, and wo caught hold of thc edge and clung on, our heads being above water. "One man thought wo were safci right there ; it was quito light, th< liring bad ceased except that direotet at tho New York launch, and I fcarot Knsign Powell and his men had heel killed. "A Spanish launch came towan tho Merrimac. We agreed to cap turo ber and run. .lust, as she cann close tho Spaniards saw us, and hal a dozen marines jumped up am pointed their lilies at our heads. "Is there any ofiiccr in that boa to receive a surrender of prisoners o war?" I shouted. An old mai leaned out under tho awning ant waved his hand. It was Admira ('ervera. The marines loworct their rilles, and wc were helped int the launch. Then we were, put ii cells in Mono Castle "lt was a grand sight a few day later to see tho bombardment, th shells striking and bursting mouin I'll Mono. Then we wen! taken ?llb Santiago. I had tho court mai lia room in the barracks. My men wer kept prisoners in the hospital. Kron my window I could seo the arm; moving and it was terrible to se those poor lads across tho open am being shot down by tho Spaniard in the lille pits in front ol' me. Ves terday tho Spaniards became a polite as could be. I knew some thing was coming, and then I wa exchanged." Hobson was overjoyed at geltin back. Ho looked well, though some wdiat worn. On tho whole, tho Span iards treated him better titan migli have been ex peet ci I. Mr. Uanisden, tho Ihitish const at Santiago, was tireless in Ilia effort to secure coin fort for Hobson and hi men. The young hero knew noll lng about tho destruction of Coi vera's licet until ho reached til anny tines. ile could not III derslund his promised excel tioiial promotion, hut was ove: joyed to learn that his bravory ha been recognized by thc people, ll is thc simo simple, unaffected, onthi ainslie Hobson, mort! anxious to tal about the effect of exploding ?hol !ttul army movements than about h own brave deed. Tho men who came with him n OCivod a ringing reception. All at ' doing well, HOBSON EXCHANGED Great Enthusiasm Over the Heroes of the fl?rrimac--They Were Well Treated While in Spaniards' 1 l-'ands. OFF JA RAGUA, July 0, Evening, by tho Associated Press Dispatch Poat Wanda, to Port Antonio, Jamaica, July 7, via Kingston, Jamaica, July 7.-Assistant Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson, oE tliQ flagship Now York, and the sovcn seamen who, with him, sailed tho collier Merrimac into tho channel of the harbor of Santiago do Cuba on June ild last, and sunk her there, wore surrendered by tho Spanish military authorities to-day in exchange for prisoners captured by the American forceB. Hobson and his men were escorted through the American lines by Captain Chadwick, of the New York, "/ho was awaiting thom. Kvery step of their journey was marked by tho wildest demonstrations on the part of tho American soldiers, who threw aside all semblance of order, scrambled out of their entrenchments, knocked over tent guys and other camp paraphernalia in their eagerness to seo tho returning heroes, and Bent up cheer after cheer for tho men who had passed safely through the jaws of death lo serve their country. The samo scenes of enthusiasm wore repeated upon the arrival of thc men at the hospital station, and at our base at Jaragua. Hobson, who reached there in advance of his companions, was taken on board the New York immediately. The flagship's decks were lined with ofliecrs and men, and as Hobson clambered up the side and stepped on board his vessel the harbor rang with the shouts and cheers of his comrades, which were re-echoed by thc crews of a dozen transports ly ing near by. Hobson had little to say in regard lo bis experiences, except that bo and his companions bad been well treated by tho Spaniards, and that they were all in excellent health. The Spanish authorities consented yesterday morning to exohango Hobson and his men and a truce was established for that purpose. The place selected for tho exchange was under a tree between the American and Spanish lines, two-thirds of a mile beyond thc en trenchment occupied by Colonel Wood's [tough Riders, near Gene ral Wheeler's headquarters and in tho center of tho American linc. Thc American prisoners left tho Heina Mercedes hospital, on tho outskirts of Santiago, where they bad been confined, at 2.45 this afternoon, in charge of Major liles, a Spanish staff oflicor, who speaks English perfectly. Thc prisoners were conducted to the meeting place on foot, but wero not blindfolded. Colonel John Jacob Astor and Lieutenant Miley, accompanied by Interpreter .Maestro, were in charge of the Spanish prisoners. These consisted of Lieutenant Amello Volez and Aurelius, a German, belonging to tho Twenty-ninth Regalar Infantry, who ?vere captured at Kl Caney on Friday last, and Lieutenant Adolo Aries, of thc First Provisional Regiment of Barcelona, one of the most aristocratic military organizations of tho Spanish army, and four teen non-commissioned officers and privates'. Lieutenant Aries and a number of t1 ? men were wounded in thc fight at Pl Caney. The Spanish prisoners were taken through tho American lines mounted and blindfolded. The meeting between Colonel Astor and Major Irlos was extremely courteous, but very formal, and no attempt was made by cither of them to discuss anything but the matter in band. Major Irles was given his choice of three; Spanish lieutenants in exchange for Hobson, and was also informed that he could have all of the fourteen men in exchange for the American sailors. The Spanish officers selected Lieutenant Aries, and the other two Spanish' officers were conducted back to J m agna. It was not later than 4 o'clock, and just as everything was finished and the two parlies were separating, Major Tries turned and said cour teously enough, but in a tone which indicated considerable defiance, and gave his hearers the impression that he desired hostilities to bo renewed at once : "Our understanding is, gentlemen, that this truce (ionics to an end at 5 o'clock." Colonel Astor looked at his watch, bowed to the Spanish officer, without, making a reply and they started back slowly to the American lines, with Hobson and his companions following. Thc meeting of tho two parties and the exchange of prisoners had taken place in full view of both tho American and Spanish soldiers, who were entrenched near the meeting place, and the keenest interest was taken in the episode. How J ml ge Hobson Kecievetl the News of Ills Son's Safety. Gmcuxsnono, ALA., July 7.- ft was nearly IO o'clock this morn ing when tho diminutive lad who carries messages for the telegraph company here ran up th?- walk and into the honst! of James M. Hob son, bearing an Associated Press telegram. Mr. Hobson threw down his morning paper, and opened tho envelope hastily read its contents. His face Hushed with pleasure, and he stopped quickly lo another part of the house, calling M rs. llobson's name as he went. She soon responded, and in a twinkling the family was in possession of tho information that their brave son Richmond, who sailed tho Merrimac into thc harbor of Santiago, and was captured, bad been exchanged, and was now in tho hands of his friends. Tho family were overjoyed, ar.d for a moment tears came, to \h" eyes of the aged mother. Mr. Hobson then inscribed this telegram to '"he Associated Press: ' Accept warmest thanks for your kind message. It has lifted from oi r minds a heavy weight of nncxicty." Tho little town was soon informed of tho good news, and business was suspended while the tidings were discussed, and speculation engaged in ns to how soon Greensboro would see the hero of the Merrimac. Camara Turns. LONDON, July 8.- -The Spanish squadron with Admiral Camara has returned and rc-entcrod tho Suez canal on its way to Spain. Camara H ii t <1 be was suddenly called back by tho Spanish Government. . A niau in Virginia rode, forty miles, lo Fairfax Station, for Ibo express purpose of Rolling Chamberlain's Cough Itomcdy, and took home with him .'. dozen bottles of tho medicino. The druggist who re lates the incident adds: "Your remedy seems to lie a general favorite wherever known." [ts effects aro indeed wonder ful in all lung and throat LrotiblcB, Pro cure a bottle al tho drug stores of Dr. J. W. Doll, Walhalla, S. C. ; ll. ll. Zimmer man & Co., Westminster, S. C.; W. J. Lunney, Seeeon, S. C. Congress Adjourns. WASHINGTON, I). C., July 8. Bot)) Houses of Congress adjourned 'it 2 o'clock to-day sine die. The House sang patriotic songs and I oheered Dc wey, Wheeler and Sohloy, nows Tins'.' We oller one hundred dollars reward for any caso of catarrh that cannot bo cured hy Hall's Catarrh Caro. P. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. Wethe undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for tho Inst l? years, and boliovo him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially aldo to carry ont any obligations made, by their firm. WKKT & TltuAx, Wholosalo Druggists, Toledo, O. WAI.DINO, FINNAN A: MAHVIN, Whole sale Di uggists, Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure is takon internally, ai ling directly upon the blood and mu cous surfaces of tho system. Pi ice 7."?o. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Tes timonials free. Hall's Family Fills arc the best. Dr. Pellet-"All you need is 25 (tents' worth of soda bicarbonate, dissolved in water. At thc drug store, remember not at the grocery." Patient-"Hut what difference does it make, doctor?" "It w:ll make a a heap of difference to you. If you go to the grocery, they'll give you so much that tho doso'll kill you. RICHES Ai RAGS RLE In Flight From Santiago-A Pictur esque Yot Piteous Sight. Kl Caney, Santiago Province, Jmjf 0, via Kingston July 8.-Tho oxodtts from Santiago was an impressive, picturesque and yet piteous sight. Tons of thousands sought rofugo be hind tho American lines in responso to this notice, postod all over Santi ago : Having rccoived no further word from tho Americans, and being anxious to savo tho lives of all women and children, nil non-combatants who cannot carry arms must, betweon 6 and 9 o'clock to-morrow morning, loavo for Canoy by any of thc city gates. No passports aro necessary. All pilgrims must go on foot. Carriages aro for bidden. Cripples and sick will have litters provided. And so they came-all sorts and conditions of humanity. There waa no rabble, but many rags in juxtaposition with silks and laces. A majority were well dre - od. All showed a sublimo CO?'? denco in tho Americans. Tho fact is demonstrated that tho Spanish women havo faith in tho chivalry of tho American soldiers. About 500 on litters were in tho van. One old woman carried a parrot in her lap. Tho poorer .people wore large cruci fixes and somo wcro saying their beads. All the children walked to gether. Each had Haring chromo pictures of Christ or thc virgin tied about their necks. Many women wore gowns and bonnets of the lat est Paris fashions-evidently women of the highest society-and they woro docked as if for an Kastor parade on Fifth avenue. Tho rust ling silks, delicate laces, llimsy mus lins and bright Howers, ribbons and dainty high heeled boots were strange sights on a battlefield that a few hours before had reeked with smoko and carnage. These women, who probably bad never walked more than a few yards before, had to make their way through prickly junglo and over rough trails. All these dainty society women and girls havo volunteered for nurses. Many will probably be accepted. Thc refugees, upon their arrival, hurried to tho Catholic church in the centre square. They found it occu pied by thc American surgeons. The porch wns made an operating room and the pews ami lloors inside formed the resting places of hun dreds of the wounded, many of whom were Spanish. Tho refugees worked bard to put up a temporary shelter. Money had no value. Tho petted darlings of rich men had tho same shelter-palm leaves-as tho out casts of the streets of Santiago. --- "Our customer say you manufacture tb roo of tho host remedies on earth," said tho morcantilo ll rm of Haas, Harris, Brim i^r Mcbain, of Dawson, (?a., in a recent lotter to tho Chamberlain Medi cino Co. This is tho universal verdict. Chamberlain's Pain Halm is tho finest preparation in tho world for rheumatism, neuralgia, lamo back, quinsoy, soro throat, outs, bruises, burns, scalds, pains and swellings. A 25 cont bottlo of this liniment in tho house will savo a great deal of Buffering. Hut if at. the drug stores of J. W. Hell, Walhalla; II. B. Zimmorman & Co., Westminster; W. J. j Lunney, Seneca. _^ Cuban Soldiers Refuse to Work. Camp Sibonoy Jaragua, Province of Santiago, dc Cuba, .Inly 7, by the Associated Press dispatch boat Dauntless, via Port Antonio, Ja maica, July 5, by way of Kingston, July G.-Cen. Young, commanding tho First brigade cavalry division, left here at noon to-day for Key West, in bad health on board tho Cherokee. The general bas been suffering lately from fever, and the doctors advised his leaving. P>fig. Gen. Duffield succeeds to bis com mand. Gen. Voting yesterday refused to issue further rations to the Cubana until advices aro received from Washington in answer to his expose of tho situation boro. Tho Cubans refuse to assist in thc hospital nod commissary departments, claiming they aro soldiers and not laborers. Tho samo answer was given to Gen. Bakor when h'> asked the Cubans to help open tho roads for the transpor tation of supplies to tho front. This, together with Cen. Garcia's not pre venting the entrance of Gen. Pantie's reinforcements into Santiago de (Juba, has caused discontent among tho ofllcers and troops. Gen. Young bas reported tho situation to the United States Government, in the meanwhile he has placed the Cubana in a separate camp under police reg ulations and has turned them over to Clara Harton for rations. lu Sunday's Noval Hftttlo-?uo Aiuorl cnu Killed ?u?d Two Woiriulod. GUANTANAMO, July 5, por tho Assooiutod Presa Dispatoh Boat Dandy, via Kingston, Jamaica, July 0.-Tho steamer Resoluto arrived last night with 508 prisouors, includ ing eighteen of tho officers and crow of tho Spanish emisor Cristobal Colon. The disposition of the (n i oners has not yot been decided on. Tho num ber of killed and wounded on tho Christabal Colon was very small. Officers of tho American vessels whioh were in pursuit of ber say that ns it was a question of only a short time when the Cristobal Colon should bo compelled to surrcudor or run ashore, thoy ceased firing on bor, and only three of bor crew woro killed, all sailors, and thirtcon wounded. Bel'oro ..mining their ship nshoro and hoisting tho white ilag the Span iards opened thc Kingston valves on board tho Colon and throw over board tho breech blocks of every gun, including those of their Mauser rillcs. The captured Spaniards wero re markably cheerful. Tho officers say they had nothing to eat for 24 hours before the destruction of the licet, and in order to get thc men to their posts large amounts of liquor wero given ort. Many of the captured still showed tho effects of drink when put on board the Resolute. Thc Spanish officers say tho order to sail was given by the minister of marine at Madrid, and they decided to make an attempt to escapo on Saturday night, but il was postponed until Sunday morning for the reason that "quarters inspection" would bo held al that time, and thc Americans would not be at their guns. None of the Spaniards expected to bc alive at noon Sunday, believing tho destruction of tho licet to bo certain. Most of their valuables were put aboard the Colon, the fast est vessel of the Spanish licet, and everything was done to give her the best opportunity to escape. The Spanish officers profess great admiration for the American ships, especially tho Brooklyn, New York and Oregon. The Spanish prisoners say that if the Americans had pressed the land forces much longer, thc Spaniards would have been com pelled to surrender, as the troops were completely worn out. Admiral Cervera, who was trans ferred from the Gloucester to the battleship Iowa, is being treated with every consideration. In brief interviewt to-day ho stated that he was ordered to leave the harbor, but refused to say from whom the orders came. Today's estimate on tho Spanish loss in tho naval battle is ??laced at 1,200 killed and 1,500 captured, against which stands an American lons of one killed and two wounded. "Wo Have host AH," Hays Blanco. WASHINGTON, July 7.-Tho war department has received the report of Admiral Cervera to General Bianco on tho disastrous naval light to the. Spanish cause oft' Santiago. It is ns follows : "To thc General-in-Chief, Havana : "Tn compliance with your orders I went out yesterday from Santiago dc Cuba will all tho squadron, and after an unequalled combat against forces more than triple mine, had all my squadron destroyed by fire, Teresa, Oquondo and Vi/.eaya beached, and ('olen Hoeing. I accor dingly informed tho Americans and went ashoro and gave my self up. Tho torpedo chasers foundered. "I do not know bow many people were lost, but it. will surely reach 000 dead and many wounded, although not in such great, numbers. The living are prisoners of the Ameri cans. The conduct of tho crow rose to a height that, won the most enthu siastic plaudits of the enemy. Tho commander of the Vi/.eaya surren dered his vessel. His crew are very grateful tor tho noble generosity with which they are treated. "Among tho* dead is V?Hamil, and, 1 believe, Lasaga (spelling uncertain), and among tho wounded Concas and Kulate. We have lost all, and aro necessarily depressed. (Signed) CKKVICRA." * - i - Everybody Hays Sa. Cascareis (/'andy Cathartic, tho most wonderful medical discovery of tho age, pleasant and refreshing to Hie taste, act gently and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing tho entire syatem, dispels colds, cures headache, fever, ha bitual constipation ami biliousness, l'loase buy and t ry a box of C. C. C. to day; IO, 25, 50 cents. Sold and guaran teod to ouro by all druggists. DECEIVED THE SENATE. So Says Committee Which Investigated Payment of Methodist Book Con cern's Claim for $288,000. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 8.-Tho Sonate Committeo on Claims to-day mado its report upon tho investigation made by the committee into the paymont of tho claim of tho Methodist book concern and the payment to Major 1?. Stahlman of ((100,800 as an agent in getting tho claim through. Tho eonimitteo linds that the Senate was deceived by tho repre sentations of Mr. Stnllltnau and Messrs. Darbee & Smith, thc book agents, but absolves tho Methodist Church, South, as such, from blame in tho matter. It also found that no Senator or member of Congress reeoived any money in connection with the claim. The testimony taken was also made public. The prinoipnl witnesses wore Mr. Stahlman and Mr. ] hu be e. Stnhlnian's Testimony. Mr. Stahlman said be bad been giving more or less attention to tho claim since 1892, but that tho contract for 85 per cont had been made in 1895. Mr. Stahlman said ho had cautioned tho book agents against mak ing the contracts public, "because," bc continued, "if I went to Wash ington as their representativo for a foo for any amount, I would just bo hounded day in and day out, and that I would probably fall into the hands of some of tho vultures who hang around tho capitol, which would involve tho passage of the measure in a questionable manner. This was agreed to. I bad promised that I would let no man know anything about it for the reason which 1 have stated, becauso if tho fact had been known I do not believe ihc question could have been considered on its merits. I believe that it would have been considered with a prejudice against the claim." Mr. Stahlman said he had told Senator Pasco that ho bad no con tracts with tho book company. "I told no falsehood," ho said. "I concealed some facts. I am fr^c to say that Senator Pasco had a right lo believe that Ibero was no contract of any kind. While 1 was guarded, I was exaet in what I said, and I knew that 1 told no falsehood in saying it." Senator Fairbanks-"Did Senator Pasco not ask you tho direct question, whether you were to get a percentage ol' the claim as a fee ?" Did Stahlman Fil? ? Mr. Stahlman-"If ho did I did not answer that. What I an swered was that I had no contract with the book agents ; that every dollar of the money would go into the treasury ; and I told the truth." Senator Fairbanks-"Why did you mention the book agents ?" Mr. Stahlman-"Becauso 1 did not have a contract with them. My agreement was with the book committee." Senator Fairbanks-"Senator Pasco w. not asking whether you had a contract with the book agents or the book committee, was be ?" Mr. Stahlman-"I do not know that ho asked that question ?" Senator Fairbanks-"Did ho ask you whether or not you had a contingent fee in this claim ?" Mr. Stahlman-"Ile did not. I will say this, though, for Senator Pasco, he had a right to assume that no contract existed." Hook Committee's Report. If the Senate at the next session adopts thc report of tho commit tee tho money will doubtless be returned by tho church. The official organ of tho Methodist church, published at Nash ville, in its issue of yesterday prints a report from tho book committee, an extract of which is as follows : "I. That our church was fully entitled, as a matter of right and justice, to tho sum of $'288,000 for thc use and damage to our property by tho United States. "2. That tho contract of the book committee and book agents with Col. E. I>. Stahlman was, under all the circumstances of tho case, a reasonable and proper one, and in accordance with tho usual business methods in like eases and is approved, and the publishing committee specially commends tho instructions given such, attorney that no im proper measures should be used in prosecuting our claim. "8. That the settlement of said contract io also approved. "4. That our book agents and book committee are not responsible for tho misunderstanding that existed in the minds of Senators upon the passage of the hill granting our claim. "We have, therefore, respectfully requested, and do confidently expect that thc Sonate shall, after thorough investigation, state in unequivocal terms the innocence ot tho church of that wrong implied in thc passage of the Lodge resolution, and thus leave the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, unimpeached in the eyes o' the nation, for tho good and honor of which it is tho duty ol' (Jong*, ess and tho church alike to labor." Will Return thc Money. Th?! full report was submitted to tho Bishops of tho church, who immediately gave out thc following statement: We havo had submitted to us thc foregoing paper of tho book committee, which wo believe to bo a correct and explicit statement ol tho facts involved, and as the committee appears to have no legal authority to take the action proposed below, we, as Bishops of tho Methodist Episcopal Church, South, make the following statement: While reaffirming tho justness of our claim, payment of which has been sought for twenty-live years, we insist that thc church eannot alford to accept it aa a gratuity or on conditions that reflect upon its honor. Inasmuch, therefore, as sonni Senators have affirmed on the lloor of tho Senate that they were induced to support tho claim by misleading statements on tho part of the representatives of the church -statements, however, which did not affect the merits of our claim we hereby give this assurance, that if thc Senate, by affirmative action, declares that the passage of the bill was due to such misleading state ments, we will take the proper steps to have tho entire amount returned to tho government. J. C. GKANHHUY, lt. K. UAUUKOVK, W. W. DUNCAN, CHAKI.KS IL GALLOWAY, ICtfOKNK P. II KN Dit IX, JoHKPlI S. KAV, (>. P. l<Yi'%OKKAi.i>, . NV. A. CANDI,KK, II. C. MOHUIHON. Mi. (;. ?. IJusii, president oi tho Uti- A somewhat reckless youth who mei county co.ii t, tells bi idly his oxpo- |l?V(] en,?8tcd for the war, and had rlonco with ari opidemio of bloody Mux . , . .. . , . , ., .. , i . c spent Ins lune in camp in writing in his family. Ho writes tumor dale of * io October 8, 1800, Auburn, W. Va.: "Dur- homo for >?onoy, linally sent this tol ing Usc past summer wo had throe cases j egram as a "olinohor" : "Father : Leg of bloody flux in our family whioh wo ?hot off in sham battle. Send nD cured in less than one week with Imam- f"n(?4 y0" Cftn ? q,Q lWm tho ol)i ,nfm berlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrheas ?. , lv . " , , ., replied: "Son: Dont know your Kcinedy. In some instances there were 1 J j twonty hemorrhages a day." This rem- number, but wooden leg goes to you edy never fail's to cure the worstCttflCS of hy express. If ?t (lo03 not ?it, got bloody Hux and all bowel complaints and camp carpenter to plano it. Post every family should keep lt at band. For ,oy0 A" j, |um..?_At]antO Con sul o by J. W. Mell, Walhalla; II. I), '/dm- ... ?. * er, ", , ! . ... i i .'tltutlOII. merman iv Co., Westminster; W. J. Lue ney, .Seneca. (, , . ( -. WlrpW3| ?MfelfcfKSI IM ??, ^j^ffi^fffij^f^S War wages wearily, wearing woeful gnert?ft? waste willi wise warriors, who wouldn't Intimo. Bold ht dru Mk;ta. wallop ;WO;,K wildcats with wicked gg?SX?fS^^ Royal nicken tho food pur?, wholesome ?nd dellc?ou?. SWORD TWO THOUSAND Years Old Presented by tho Czar of Kassia to Prosldont Johnson* I. P. Farmer, tho County survoyor of Columbiana County, Ohio who resides at Lisbon, has in Iiis posses sion one of tlie rarest historical speci mens in existence. It is an old Damascus blade, which, it is claimed, is over 2,000 years old. It is of crude design and workmanship, and was made entirely by hand, the irre gularity of its lines proving moro conclusively than anything else its antiquity. Shortely after tho assassination of Lincoln an unsuccessful attempt was made upon tho life of tbo_. JQt?Xt o? Kussia. A Hoot of American war ships was sent on a cruiso across tho ocean, and incidentally carried a message of congratulation to Rus sia's ruler from President Johnson. Assistant Secretary of tho Navy Fox accompanied tho squadron, on board thc Miantonamah, commanded by John J. Cornell, of Lisbon, Ohio. Secretary Fox was presented with the sword by tho Czar in person, as a token of his high esteem, accom pined by thc following speech : "I present to you, sir, as tho repre sentativo of ono of tho foremost and mightiest modern nations, this sabre, as a material appreciation of your nation's high regard for my welfare and safely. Through ages it has been treasured in tho archives of my fathers as a semblance of thc mighty races that swayed thc destinies of fu ture generations on tho shores of tho Mediterranean ; it was carried through scenes of carnage which marked the upbuilding of the power ful sovereignty of Western Asia, and has outlived tho kingsdoms it helped to build." The ancient treasure was accepted by thc Secretary, with an appropri ate response, and as thc licet steamed out of the Russian port he presented tho sword to Commander Cornwell. While tho licet was off Toulon, Franco, Commander Cornwoli died suddenly of heart failure. Tho vos sol pulled in at tho port and a tele gram wv Bent to Paria for a burial casket. A squad of marines, under command of a lieutenant, was sent . on shore to rccievc tho casket from the train and convey it aboard tho dead Commander's vessel. Thc cas ket missed connection, hut thc sailors, who were tinware of that fact, hus tled a casket which arrived on tho train off to tho ironclad. The fact that tho box was quito heavy did not excite the suspicion of tho sailors, and after it had been taken to tho cabin the mato opened tho cover. Consternation reigned on board when there was disclosed the body of a beautiful young lady, buried in a wreath of flowers. The lid of tho casket was hurriedly restored to its place and preparations were promptly made to return tho body to the depot at Toulon. Bat tho story of tho alleged seizure had spread, creating intense excitmont in the (Trench port, and a city ollioial was preparing to board the American war ship with a search warrant. Ex planations were made, but tho mis take carno near canning an interna tional disruption. Thc French newspapers character ized thc action of the Amorioan sailors in the most scathing lonna, assuming that tho taking of tho body ol the young lady was a pre arranged plan. Commander Cornwell was buried at Toulon, and the old sword was given into his widow's keeping, and she in turu presented it to her brother? in-law, Mr. Farmer, i Tho iiiado is twenty-two and ono half inches long and ono inch wido, tapering to a point. Tho hilt is made of horn, ornamented with tWi-.ed brans wire, and is as haiti us adamant. The cross-pieces aro of leather, tipped with sheet brass. Tho scabbard is as interesting as the lilade, being fashioned from wood, with a sheol brass covering. It was ornamented in crudo style by indents of a pointed tool. Near tho hill, on tho blade, aro a number of odd char acters, resembling ancient Hebrew inscriptions.-Philadelphia Times,