Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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m f-'. ^ HMH I _ m W' men riders, tm The Picturesque Troop in the Cuban Army of In vasion Familiarly Known as “Teddy’s Terrors.” for ft .seat and without a “boil* shirt'’ in the tent, as when diseussin; ft metropolitan dinner at Sherry’s or sapper at the Union League Club, is Lntonio, Texas,were given an exhibi- ion of Western hoifeemanship which pened the eyes of those accustomed i following the hoands on thorough* ( .HEIR feet In the stirrup nud hands on the rope, RlKht Into the round-up the cow-punchers lopo. Like the dust clouds that ride on Dakota’s wild hreer.e. The kings of the grassland are swarming like bees. Obi may bellow; we’re into the El Toro ring; Bee the Gold Bugs of Grand Forks the lar iat swingl We have heard of the Maine; how she lies ’neath the wave; We have heard, too, of Cuba, we gallop to save. :< One peal from the tocsin at Fargo was rung, And into the Hue every brave cowboy swung; "Our cattle are safe on tboir own n.itlve plain, Come on, every cowboy—light out after Hpatn.” Who cares for all Europe with these In the van? Make way for the monarchs—the men from Maiidan. Let the Regulars watch the accoutrements shine, As the Dandles of Deadwood fall Into the Hue. “There canters John Harvard, there rides EH Yale. The Tiger of Princeton comes down on the gale At tho call of Ted Roosevelt—no tender foot he— We will carry to Cuba tbe flag of the I free." , With the Devil’s Lake Imps at his left and bis right. Our Teddy will be In tbe thick of the light. Then out with your guns, boys, and let the air ring, Hip, hurrah for Ted Roosevelt, the cow- punchers’ klngl OFFICERS’ ME|8—AT DINNER. (At the time the photograph was taken, Hamilton Fish, Jr., killed in battle at La Quaslna, was at the extreme left. Colonel Wood and Lieutenant-Colonel Roose velt are shown side by side in the centre.) With a rope on his pommel, a gun In his hand, Make way for the cowboy; he's chock full of sand; The Hplrlt of Freedom flies on In his train, And echoes bis war cry, "Remember the Maine!" n’t" FACT which none will dispute is that no far, the most picturesque development of the war is Theo dore lioosevelt’s regimeut of rough riders, commonly known as “Ted- d y ’ s Terrors.’’ Theodore Itoose- velt is one of the figures in our latter-day life that aoems to have the romance and bril liancy of the past allied to the nervous energy of the present. His mother was a Virginian, and gave to him some of that cavalier spirit whioh was supposed to be the heritage of the sons of th< greatest of the Houtheru States. Tho rough riders have as inter esting a personnel as any regiment that ever was organized. The punch ers and bronco-busters from Ari zona, the miuing-men from Cripple Creek, the plain every-doy cowboys few most intense excitement by taking his valet with him. Some of the swell Bough Riders are inured to outdoor life by years spent iu hunting big game in odd corners of tho world. OtlnJts have simply tired of the dissipations of the town and have turned to the stern life of camps to try something new. It is said that what are roughly kuown as geutlemeu stand the rigors of a severe campaign better than those who have been habituated to hard ships by an agricultural and out door existence. Those who know say Colonel Roosevelt and Colonel Wood must look for their hardest task in the controlling of this force of more or less lawless men. How the wild spirite from the Mexican border, and the fiery, untamed cow boys from Texas will stand tho re straints of military discipline is the serions question. Accustomed to life in the saddle, trained to shoot quickly and accurate ly, hardy, athletic, and fitted to en- NewYork. Others are new to West ern life. These include polo, football and baseball experts, thoroughbred horsemen and golfers. They are up- to-date Americans—many of them, like Roosevelt, wealthy, and more than one a millionaire. Home of the best known are Craig Wadsworth, noted cross-country rider; Hamilton Fish, Jr., polo player; William Tif fany, a New York society lead er; Horace Devereux, the pride of Princeton’s football team; and Ronalds, Yale’s great half-back. A number of Chicagoans, prominent in social and athletic circles, are also enrolled as troopers. The others may be called plainsmen, coming from a section where you see a Winchester or shotgun back of ,the ccnnter iu every country store, and where thft saddle takes the place of the buggy. Tall, muscular, wiry, straight as ar rows, with cheeks bronzed by ex posure to the weather, eyesight whioh promises a deadly aim, muscles like steel and nerves like iron; they have been toughened by lives of constant peril and hardship. They areas much at home on horseback as afoot, and it is a part of their lives—even of those who sell anything, from pins to pork, at their little country stores—to “draw a bead” on rough or half- ffU\/Af6 LEVI Voiy|£5 filoodei , I ,jm f m., I » I , A flirt: • bred jumpers. In the West, “break ing” a horse is putting the saddle on him once. Ho is supposed to be ready for use after that. Several of the nov ices thought differently after the lit tle brutes had “bucked” and thrown them ove; their heads. The drill of the volunteers includes all of the regular cavalry movements aid some special maueuvers. These comprise handling the lasso, skirmish fire with carbines while riding at full speed, shooting from horseback objects thrown in tbe air, and jumping ditches and other obstructions. Every man is obliged to care for bis animal, and is responsible for its condition. He mu»t feed and water it, rub it down, hmdle the bedding, saddle and un saddle; and special instruction has beeu given in picketing them, in bivonacking without tents.and in other features of outdoor life. For many weeks the troops were put through hours of drilling and other evolutions daily, until now the regiment is pro ficient in marching, trotting and wheeling company front, platoons, fil«i of fours, etc., while each man is able to hit a Spaniard at a half mile, whither from the back of his horse,ly ing behind it, or as a dismounted skirmisher. # Colonel Leonard Wood,in command, was for teu years under General Miles and other noted oommandern in Indiau campaigns. Although a surgeon by prifession.be is also a thorongh soldier and tactician, end his experience has furnished many valuable hints in the iparation of the men for Cnba. Ma- Brodie is also a veteran cavalry cer. sevelt’s rough riders have had urious effect on the styles. The mbrero hat of the Western plains is ' tbe fashion in New York. is the favorite outing hat of the avenue girl. And also of her whether he has gone off to with Colonel Theodore Boose- chosen re summer resorts, sshion has sanctioned the sombre- leuoe the most up-to-date yonng persons in town are wearing it. It [big and dashing and Western-like, not becoming until the modern , has given it an indefinable touch all her own. Then it is the most pic turesque thing in town. The sobrero is carrying off all the laurels as the correct hat for outdoor sports. The bicycle hat, the golf cap and the long- popular soft felt Alpine are losing their popularity. And then the Fifth avenue bat ie trimmed in its own individual way. A band of ‘ finely striped ribbon en circles the crown, generally in thi Roman shades. At the left side i single qoill is caught with a silvet buckle, and the stem of the quill to b< absolutely correct must not only b« thrast through the buckle, but thi end of it mast be bent up. The hats come in cream color, gray, blaek and a dun shade. Many d them are sold with just a plain leathel POPULAR SCIENCE. The diameter of the moon is 2160 miles, and its distance from the earth 238,<550 miles. A French chemist has invented a blue soap which renders unnecessary the use of bluing iu laundry soap. Home astronomers say that 1,000,- 000 “shooting stars” fall into the sun for every one that comes into our at mosphere. The moon revolves from one point in the heavens to the same point iu twenty-seven days, seven hours and forty three minutes. The most wonderful astronomical photograph in the world is that which has recently been prepared by London, Berlin and Parisian astronomers. It shows at least 68,000,000 stars. ^ In a new method of sealing a bottle a capsule fits over tbe neck, Avith slits for the passage of a cord or ribbon, the ends of which are drawn together and pressed into a stamped lead seal. According to the calculations of a scientist the maximum life of the pine tree is from 500 to 700 years; that of the silver fir, 425; larch, 275; aspen, 210, birch, 200; elder, 145, and elm, 130. Two Canadians have patented a de vice for bluing clothes, comprising an 1 open-ended tube with a plug fitted in one end, with a piston to slide it along and force the liquid through the strainer stretched across the open end. In a new oil can the oil chamber is made air-tight, with an air tube ex tending through tbe nozzle to the lower eud of the can, so that the air can pass in as the oil flows out. As soon as the oil rises to the nozzle in the lamp the air tube draws oil and stops overflow. Dr. Roux, of the Pasteur Institute, announces the discovery of an efficient cure for lockjaw’. The anti-tetanic serum used in Germany would not work till Dr. Roux hit on the plan of injecting it into the brain under the membranes. His plan has been tried with complete success on a man. pfapi HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS. Up-to-Dat* Hotline Pins. Rolling pins are being made in tele scoping sections, which can be turned on each other to cause holes in each section to register for the passage^ of flonr from the inside onto the molding board. To Clean Swan’s-Down. To clean swan’s-down, wash it in a lather of curd soap and water; do not rub it, but sluice it up and down. Af ter washing shake it out and rinse in water with a little blue in it. When the down is somewhat raised dry it be fore a clear fire. Economical Slarketlnir. Marketing economically does not mean purchasing things at the cheap est rate. It really involves the higher talent of selecting wisely and well. Small quantities and no waste is one good rule to remember. Have just enough—not a piece too much. A Small Don't* Terrific Eight. “Clover” is the name of a pretty little blaok-and-tan dog owned by William J. Sullivan. This dog is beyond doubt the smallest black-and- tan iu existence. Mr. Sullivan is a dog breeder and possesses some of tbe most unique specimens of different breeds kuown in this part of the country. Clovfer is a querulous little animal that might be carried as a watch charm, he is so small, and yet he has attained his majority. He is the pet of the family, as well as a mouser aud ratter of no mean repute. In order that you may get some idea of plover his dimensions should be given. This midget is about nine inches long from the tip of his funny little ebon nose to the tip of his fun nier little ebon tail. He weighs just nine ounces, aud can be held upon anybody’s little finger. At the age of nine months black-and-tans cease to grow. Their physical attainments are then fulfilled. Not long ago Mr. Sullivan was awakened one morning bv a curious noise, and upon getting . history or tradition records. It was a life struggle between Clover and a mammoth rat. The rat was larger than the dog and was possessed with even greater weapons of defence, but Clover tackled him. It was a tight to the death, and at first it looked as though the rat would be the victor. ; 3ut the dog, with his finer instincts ; or fighting, got a hold upon the rat’s neck, and in this position the two rolled over and over, the dog never slackening his hold until the poor rat was silent in death.—Cincinnati En quirer, To Keep Duron. When this useful breakfast com modity is purchased in bulk, in which condition it is obtained both cheaper and better, it should be stored in tubs full of sawduot and the tubs be placed in a cool, dry corner of the storeroom. When cooked this bacon will be found to have a very pleasant and distinctive flavor. Transparent Waterproofing For Calico. Take three pints of pale linseed oil, one ounce of sugar of lead and four ounces of white resin. , Grind the sugar of lead with a small quantity of resin, and then mix it thoroughly with the remainder. Gently warm the resin and oil to make them blend to gether. Lay the composition on the calico with a brush. Use of Finger-Bowls. Finger-bowls used at dinner or luncheon are brought in on the des sert-plate, which should be about the size of a breakfast-plate and covered with a dainty doily about five inches square. At breakfast they are on thft table when breakfast is announced, as they are used with the fruit course only, and removed with tho fruit.— Ladies’ Home'Journal. Color Effects. In a room where the furniture is white aud gold the carpet should be some light color without auy distinct figures; an old rose carpet, with wall paper to match, would be exceedingly pretty. In the room where the furni ture is blue and gold have the carpet a darker blue with a mixture of tan or yellow, and the paper dark blue and gold.—Ladies’ Home Journal. A Paste For Mounting Photographs. Dissolve half an ounce of hard gela tine in three ounces of cold water un til quite soft, then heat until melted. Now add one ounce six drams of methylated spirit and three drams glycerine. This should set hard and must be melted on the hob or in hot water when wanted for use. The great advantage in this preparation over others is that there is no sick ness, nor does it leave iq also useful ft stain. The af ul -- ■ ft 1 TYPICAL SCENES IN THE CAMP OF ROOSEVELT’S ROUGH RIDERS. from the Texas prairies, and the club men and high-class sports from New York, make a combination that even “Ouida,” has never outdone. What one might call for want of a better name “the gentlemen adventurers" from the East include some of the most prominent society men of the day, Woodbury Kane, the brother of Colonel Delancey Kane, has for years been a typical New York man-about- town. When last heard of he was hewing wood and drawing water with the cowboys and the bronco-busters. i fei Em I % m WAUTINANT-COLONKL ROOSEVELT AND COLONEL WOOD. Ortug Wadsworth is another man of wealth and position, who created • dure hardships that would speedily prostrate a city-bred man, these rougi riders will make ideal cavalrymeu for service in Cuba. The greater number of the Arizona recruits have a conversational knowl edge of Spauish. The people of the East believe the Arizona cowboy to be a combination of horse and alligator, fond of the ardent and utterly lawless. As far as the Arizona recruits of the flying cavalry are concerned this will be found incorrect. The greater number of the men are quiet, sober fellows, who will be found at all times keeping strictly along the line of their duties. The First United States Volunteer Cavalry, as the troop of rough riders is termed on the muster-roll, is made up of picked men. It is not com- i posed entirely of cowboys, or of “rough riders,” or of fox hunters, or of heavy “swells.” Men of all classes who fill the requirements have been enrolled. These requirements are perfect physical condition, skill in tbe saddle and at swordsmanship, and fa miliarity with rifle and revolver. Not many cowboys are in the ranks. Rauch owners, superintendents and foremen, hunters, guides and many of the storekeepers and traders of the Territories comprise the greater part of the regiment. From the East have come about fifty adventurous spirits, most of whom are college graduates and athletes. Some are men who have seen the rough side of life in dif ferent parts of the world, and who can feel as much at home eating fried bacon scraps, with a rubber blanket drnnken Indians, or shut up shop and chase a murderer or horse thief with the sheriff. The equipment is suited to the com mand. The men carry breech-loading carbines with telescopic sights, whioh will send ballets through three inches of oak at two thousand yards. The L p carbines are slung across their backs. A forty-four-caliber revolver is in each man’s holster on the saddle. At their belts are regular Cuban machetes, while behind, on tho horn of the high Western saddles, hang the lassos. Heavy cotton duck, dyed a dull russet tint, fastened by strong laces running through eyelets, is the material for the uniforms. Attached to the coat is the cartridge belt. The trousers extend to the ankles, and from the ankles to the knees the legs are inclosed in the regulation military leggings. The familiar dnn-colored slouch hat is worn by all alike, from commander to private. The officers are distin guished only by their shoulder-straps and the symbols on their bats. The quality and design of their dress are similar to that of the privates. No gorgeous plumes—no glistening hel mets—no gold lace—no glitter of any kind is to be seen, except that of cold steel. The horses selected are a cross be tween the Mexico bronco and horses bred in the Indian Territory and adja cent regions. They are of about the size of the regular cavalry horse, but will endure more fatigue. Most of the animals when purchased had never been broken to the saddle, and the Eastern reernits at the camn at San “nldVaHTER OF THE REGIMENT. strap the more cowboj sired. itiee. land the crown fastening at le with a small buckle. The the hats suggest the genuine I the more they are to be de Such are fashion’s eccentric Horn couple family.' Empl can st please.’! Hons! Fish Emplj of coni of Finm A Preference. Holder—“I am looking for |of domestics to serve in my oyment Agent—“I guess we pply you, sir; your name, A Costly Pearl. The largest sum ever given for a single pearl was $550,000, which was the price paid for the great Tavernier pearl. It was originally owned at Catifa, in Arabia, and M. Tavernier made the trip from Paris, France, to the desert city of Arabia for the ex press purpose of purchasing the pearl about which so much had been said and written. He went prepared to pay any price, from $5000 to $500,000. It was thought that he might succeed in closing the bargain for about $125,- 000, but this proved to be a great mistake. The sum first offered was $50,000, but the deal remained open for some days even after that offer had been increased to $375,000. Fin ally, the bargau was closed for $550,- 000. Pearl connoisseurs declare that it is not only the largest, but also the most perfect gem of Its kind known, being exactly two inches in length, oval, and of spotless lastre. Among the Crown jewels ot Eng land * there is a pearl over an inch long, and egg shaped, which cost the government not less than $500,000. —New York Telegram. Holder ‘My name is |>yment Agent—“Ah 1 Then, p, yon would prefer a coupli —Richmond Dispatch. The Fete of the KpanDh Armaria. The fate of the Spanish Armada stands conspicuous among the great catastrophes of war narrated by his tory. According to the estimate of the Spanish captain Duro, who has made a close study of the records in his own country, out of one hundred and thirty sail of whioh the Armada was composed when it left Lisbon on May 30, 1588, sixty-three were lost. Of these only nine fell in battle or in immediate consequence thereof, al though the injuries received in the various actions in the Channel doubt- lees contributed to the ultimate ship wreck of many. Nineteen were cast away on the Scottish and Irish coasts; thirty-five disappeared altogether. Of these last, it is possible that some of the smaller classes of vessels may have reached port, and that the fact passed unnoted; but of the forty-odd larger vessels which never, returned, the probability is that those whose fate is unknown perished at sea.—Century. Novlees at Cake-Bakin*;. In the course of her lessons on “Cookery for Girls” in the Woman’s Home Companion, Sallie Joy White contrasts the experience of the novice in cake-baking in the home and school kitchens: “It usually happens that the very first thing a young cook undertakes to do is to make cake. I can’t tell you why this is so universally the case, but the fact remains undisputed and undisputable. I dare say, however, one reason is that every detail follows so quickly one upon another that the result is quickly attained. It happens, too, very many times that after the cake mixture is compounded it is left in more experienced bauds for baking. And the mixing is only one-half the work; the least important half, too, for any cake, however elaborate, may be spoiled by careless baking, while tbe simplest oue may be made fine aud nice by attention while it is in the oven. “But in the school-kitchens the cake-making, or, indeed, the mixing of any batters, is not taught until the pupils have mastered the stove, learned to make and keep a fire, aud to cook simple food without mixing. In this way the teaching is made sys tematic, and is thoroughly under stood.” Recipes. Donghnuts—One cup of sugar, oue egg, oue cup of sour milk, one table- spoonful of lard, one teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoonful of soda, flour to mix soft. Gut ip rings and fry in smoking hot fat. Oatmeal Nectar—Pour four ounces of oatmeal into a porcelain kettle; add six ounces of white sugar and a lemon sliced thin; mix with a little cold water; then pour on one gallon of boiling water. When cold drain off, and it will be a nourishing and re freshing drink. Cabbage Salad—Two raw eggs well beaten, six tablespoonfuls of cream, one-half teaspoonful salt, six teaspoon fuls of vinegar, and a small piece of butter. Put on the fire and cook, stirring constantly until quite thick. Have half a head of cabbage chopped fine, sprinkled with salt. Add to the dressing when cold two tablespoon- fuls of cream and pour over the cab bage. Tomato Sauce—One quart can of tomatoes, two tablespoonfuls of but ter, two of flour, two cloves and a small slice of onion. Cook tomatoes, cloves and onion for ten minutes, heat the butter in a small frying pan and add the flour; when smooth and brown, stir into the tomato and cook ten min utes; season to taste and rub through a strainer. This is nice for fish, meat or macaroni. ✓ ’ • .• of*