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About Bohemia nugget. (Cottage Grove, Or.) 1899-1907 | View Entire Issue (May 3, 1901)
IT'S SUN3HINE AND MUSIC A laugh Is Juit llko sunshine, It freshens nil the day, It tips tlio pcnk of life with light And drives tlio cloudn nwnyi The soul Brows glntl thnt honrs It, Ami feels Its courage strong A laugh Is Just llko suushtna for cheering folks nlong. A laugh Is just llko music, It lingers In tho heart, And where Its melody Is hcnrd The Ills of II fo depart; And happy thoughts como crowding Its joyful notes to greet A laugh Is just llko music For making llrlng sweetl St. Louis Uepuhllc. MONEY AND MATRIAIONY LLYN rode across the prairie Joyously mid looked louglngly to ward .tlio Knst, where the sun was scurcn an hour high. The fresh, braelug ulr ecuieU to permeate every fibre of his being, und he drew lu great breaths of It, feeling a wild sort of ploast-re lu the mere fact of being alive. For once In three years he was hap py, and he bad been lu that beatltlc state for two whole days. The rest of the cowboys of the outtlt did not know what to make of It. Cayuse Ike said he bad been "locoed," for Allyu bad been nicknamed by the camp Sorrow ful Jim. nnd to see him boyishly ex uberant and In a gay humor was an un-hcard-of thing until the last clay or so. Ally a bad once made the mistake of considering life n very serious matter Indeed, and tbeu, after trying for a year to practice law and uot getting anyone to practice upon, he had given 'It up In disgust and migrated to the home of opportunity lu hope of getting rich. During his Idle hours Allyn had fallen in love, and he took that very seriously also. It went bard with him. for he had nothing on earth except a few bonds an old aunt bad left him. nnd the revenue from them did not amount to $300 a year. At the rate bis practice was not Increasing Methuselah would have been n youngster compared with Allyn if ho waited for the revenue from bis profession to enable him to marry. "Jim. she said, "you are acting very foolishly. What does It matter if you haven't any money? I don't want money. I've got enough, or will have when I am 2-1. when I get control of It. That would keep us very nicely, and rOU ONCE I THIIKK TEAHS HE WAS HAPPY. would bold us up until you could es tablish a paying practice. Now, don't be silly." "Nelly," be said solemnly, "I cannot afford to marry now. People would Bay that I married you for your money, and I don't Intend to put myself In a position where such n motive could be Imputed to me. It would be unjust to me and you." "Well, Jim," nnd thero were tears in her voice, "I dou't think you are acting fairly toward uic. Here I am nn or phan, with nobody on earth to love ex cept you so' that life without you will be worse than no life at all, ami now you say you cannot marry me uutll you make what It took my father a life time to accumulate. Why, by that time, I'll have wrinkles and maybe false teeth and glasses, nnd be a hor rid, snuffy, fussy old woman." "No. Nell. I dou't want to make ?200, 000. If I bad $100,000 It would be all right. And It will not take long. Out West I will make It iiulckly. Just you stand fast and wait for me." "Oh, I'll wait, but I think you are hateful nnd pigheaded Just the same. Would you marry me If I hadn't any money at all?" "Yes, gladly and we would be happy, too. You would manage somehow. Hut now my self-respect will not allow me." So It was that he went to make his fortune and at tho same time peace with bis unduly-active conscience. To his utter disgust, he found, after a year's prospecting, that' gold mines -were uot tit all plentiful, and that every foot of the mountains bad been pros pected over time and again. A year in Mexico assured him that the business of Uniting sliver mines lying around loose bad also played out long ngo, and thnt It took lots of capital to start ranching, on n paying basis. Funds were getting low. so ho secured a place as cue of the herdsmen of the XXX outfit, ntid on account of his grave de meanor was promptly named by the other cowpuuehers Sorrowful Jim. And the name stuck to him. During all ills wanderings be had written to Nell as regularly as possi ble, nnd had beguu to regret In a measure his puritanical conscience. At HO a month and grub he did not sec that a fortune was lu Immediate prospect. Absence had Indeed made 'his heart grow fonder, nnd ho longed for a sight of Nell's laughing eyes nnd dimpled face. Yet he would not acknowledge, him eelf beaten or thnt he would glvo In. Much against his Inclination he re LOGAN EQUESTRIAN ill X'''t LOGAN EQUESTIUAN STATUE IN WASHINGTON. The bronze statue of John A. Logan, which was recently unveiled in Washing ton with Impressive ceremonies, is a handsome addition to the monuments of the capital city and one of the most unique. It is the conception of Franklin Simmons, a distinguished sculptor, and is one of the finest memorials of the cqtiestriau style that have ever been unveiled in this country. It Is the only monument wholly of bronze to be found In America. Hoth pedestal and statue were made lu Italy and, while on exhibition in Home, was viewed with curiosity by thousands. Its beauty so impressed King Humbert that he knighted Mr. Simmons for his work. The pedestal is about twenty-five feet in height. On one side Is a group rep resenting Gen. Logan in consultation with the ollicers of his command. These are portraits of the leading generals of the Army of the Tennessee, namely: Dodge, Hazen, Slocum, Leggett, Mower and Illair, and of Capt. Strong. On the opposite side of the pedestal Gen. Logan is represented as taking the oath of ottlce as Senator of the United States before Vice-President Arthur. Grouped around are Senators Cullom, Evarts, Conkling, Morton, Miller, Voorhees and Thurman, of whom there are now tiring only Gen. Dodge and Senator Cullom. On the front of this beautiful pedestal is an Ideal figure, about life-size, repre senting the "Defense of the Union," and on the other end a figure of the same size representing "Preservation of the Union." These allegorical figures are beau tifully and appropriately draped and are stately and imposing. Surmounting tho pedestal is the equestrian figure, which measures 14 feet in height. Gen. Logan is represented as riding along the line of battle, his sword unsheathed, and the horse moving forward at a gentle trot, slightly held in check. The general's appearance exhibits great force and energy, and the whole impression given by the statue is one of dignity, beauty and power. mained consumed with a desire to see her, yet Impelled to remain In stiff necked pride, acting as avant courier and escort for a lot of wild-eyed, long nornca steers, all the while cursing himself for a fool. So he nnd the rest of the outfit did not have much In com mon together. "and he grew more and more unsociable and lonely. Small wonder was It, then, that when he received a letter from her be felt that his voluntary exile was broken. Ills penance was done, and he was free to return to civilization and Nelly. "You come on, Jim. dear." the letter said "that Is, of course. If you care to take an almost dowerless bride. I have now only enough left to bring me lu $300 a year exactly what you bad. I do not own another thing on earth. I bad concluded that the money with out you was not worth having, and as long as you are so stubborn about it I saw that I must give In, so I have done so gladly. I have got to be 24, as you know, nnd have absolute control over my property. So, In order to get you, 1 have given away my fortune. "You have cost me nearly $100,000, so I'm of the opinion that you had bet ter come on and deliver yourself up as a victim. I don't propose to tell you another thing about It, as you have uo right to know now. After after oh, well, some time I will tell you what I did with the rest of the money, but Just now It Is no afTalr of yours. You will simply have to take my word for It Come on, Jim. I am anxious to see you." So It was that Jim was so happy. He had only two days more to wait: then he would get his month's wages. He had $400 saved up, and be reflected that be and Nelly would manage to get along on that for a while. His pride was riding rampant, also, and his con science was very self-satisfied. Indeed, for had he not held out against the al luremeuts of beauty, wealth, position, ease every tiling? it was victory well worth rejoicing for. The ceremony was over, the few Inti mate friends bad taken their departure, and Jim nnd Nell looked at each other In a bewildered sort of way. "I think we ought to take a trip, Jim. I'm so deadly tired of this place. I don't know what to do. Let's go to Europe. I'vo always wanted to go there." "Nell, are you crazy? I can't afford a trip to Europe, and you know It. And you haven't any money, cither, so how aro we to go?" "I thluU It very unkind of a person of your wealth to bo taunting mo with my poverty. For a man as rich as you, I think you aro undoubtedly 'close.'" Her eyes twinkled merrily. "I want to go to Europe, and now I'vo got you to go with me you ought to bo glad of the opportunity." STATUE UNIQUE AMONG MONUMENTS, "Nell, dear. If i could afford It you know I would be delighted to take you." "Well, you can afford It." "I tell you I cannot." "I know better you can. Why, Just look nt these," and she handed blm a bundle of books nnd papers. He picked up thp first one and read the Inside pago: "First Nntlonal Hank, in account with James M. Allyn. De posited May 1, $35,000; May 0. $12,000; May 12. $12,000." "What does this mean, Nell?" he asked wonderlnkly as be looked nt an other book and read; "Itecelved May 0. bonds, mortgages, stocks and securi ties duly transferred and assigned to James M. Allyn, nnd aggregating $130, 000, nnd more particularly described as follows: The Trust and Safe De posit Company.' " Nell was hugely enjoying the situation. She seated herself on the arm of tho chair and said: "You deat old stupid, mulish, stub born thing. I told you the truth, for I gave everything I owned to you before I wrote that letter. I told the truth, for 1 reserved Just enough to bring me $300 n year." "Well, I'll be" She kissed him and stopped the word. "Are you going to Europe?" she asked. "Yes. I think I would enjoy the trip myself, but don't you thluk you paid too' much for me?" "Oh. I don't know. Not so long as you arc nice as you are now. Conir on. Let's get ready and catch the steamer leaving to-morrow evening." Yonkers Statesman. Oixxl Story on Senator Jones. They are telling this story In Wash lngton about Senator Jones of Arkan sas, chairman of the Democratic Na tional Committee, who Is n member of the Humane Society, and wears a badge that entitles blm to Investigate tbe condition of any animal that ap pears to be 111 treated. One day as ho came down from the Capitol, be In spected a team that was standing by the curb. "Here, you!" shouuted tho driver, "what aro you dolug thero feeling about that horse's neck?" "I'm nn officer of the Humane Socie ty," replied Senator Jones, mildly, "and I want to see If this collar tits this horse." , "Well," snarled the driver, "If thnt collar don't fit that horse any better than your collar fits you, you just in along and get a cop and have me ar rested." Tho man who talks about the weath er In a very low, confidential volco never had a secret In tils life Important enough to keep from his wife. THE Old) KEAllSAltGE. NEW BATTLESHIPS WITH OLD NAMES. THE Modern Vessels Cnuaa Hcmenilirmicf of tttern I'roiieiiltora Urenteet Nuvul lluet liver l'oulit HritUli Vessel Ho fen I til by I'rinleiice of Americana. It Is n strange thing that today, not fifty years iiftcr tho bitter civil strug gle, this country should bo using names of tho Alabama and tlio Kearsargo even tho memory of their brilliant conflict-to cement tho South and tho North into firmer union. What would Cupt. Ha fa el Scuimcs, the stanch Con federate who commanded tho Alabama to her grave, say of this peace bond?. What would Capt. Wlnslow of tho Kcnrsargp say of It? There Is another Kearsargo In tho I'n It imI States navy and there Is to bo another Alabama to light for the South, but this time under tlio stars nnd stripes. And each of theso ships will bear n silver tablet In memory of Its forerunner and to comiiipumriito tho reunion of tho States. The old Alabama and Kearsargo were wooden inen-of-wnr, each with eight guns to man. The Kearsargo wiih somewhat the speedier, but tier great advantage lay In the forethought of Oitpt. Wlnslow, who bung chains over the sides of bis vessel to protect tier boilers and machinery. Hoth were fair-sized vessels for their day, yet wo read wttli amazement (tint the crew of the Alabama consisted of eighty men. Tbe Alabama of to-day carries VJO men. Instead of the eight small guns of tho Confederate Alabama the new battleship carries altogether forty-four guns besides four water tor pedo tubes. The old Alabama was built In En gland In 18ii2, and nlthough she was not one of the largest wnrslilps of tho time she was considered of fair lighting capacity. She was built to meet men-of-war, yet she did meet nnd was fairly matched hy the Kearsargo. an old. but still serviceable, member of tho dwarf United States navy. In a two years' cruise on the Atlantic the Ala bama had preyed on tbe merchant ma rine of the North nnd when she steamed out to meet the Konrsarge off the coast of France she bad a list of sixty-four destroyed merchantmen to her credit. 2 LAST SHOT AT THE ALABAMA. Fight between the United States cruiser Kcarsareo and Confederate cruiser Alabama off Cherbourg, France, June, 19, 1SOI. The battle between theso two woodeu vessels was one of memorable Interest. Nearly all Franco was present, with a goodly representation from Euglund, stationed off shore to cheer the Ala bama to victory. Tbe whole affair wus arranged much as though It had been a regatta Instead of a stern sea battle. When the Kearsargo steamed Into thu Cherbourg harbor on tho 18th of June, 1804, nnd found the Alabama there very one knew there would be a light. The news of It spread throughout France and from every corner of the pleasure-loving republic crowds started for Cherbourg. Parties went down from as far north as Germany, and yachts carrying prlvnte" parties cross ed the channel from England when It was known that tbe Alabama would not try to run away as she bad done before. Every man on tho Alabama was "Itching" for a fight nfter the months of uninterrupted domineering. They were looking for nn enemy that would not give up at the first shot. Captain Semmes, who bad conducted their ex peditions, was a Southern gentleman and not an Inch a coward; besides thnt be knew the ship which loy waiting for him was a fair match for the Alabama and be loved nothing better than a fair fight. It was therefore much to his satisfaction to give the orders to clear for aeWon, nor was a moment wasted by the men. Sunday was tho Ala bama's lucky day. It was the day of her christening, and Captain Semmes chose It to be the day of her death. Early Sunday morning, tho llMh of June, 1804, the Alabama swung away from her pier. She was In the best of fighting trim and the good cheer of her crew echoed ln the forecastle refrain; We're homeward bound, we're home ward bound; And soon we shall stand on English ground; But, ere onr native land wo see, Wo first must fight the Kearsargee. A fleet of small craft accompanied her to tho threo-mllo line, their crowd ed decks shouting words of encour agement to tho wnltlng gunners. A mile farther out In tho purple har.o tho Kearsargo waited. Captain Semmes called his men forward and "addressed thorn briefly, with perfect assurunco In bis words. Thon ordering them to their places he charged tho Kearsargo, Inarm In his wake tho lino of spceta tors. So began tho most spectacular naval battlo tho world hits over known. Thousands of people witnessed tho sight, tholr boats keeping Just within tliii safety line . Tim Kmrsargo walled silently wlillo tho Alabama rushed In wasting her first broadsides from carelessly train ed guns. Tho clcar-hcadod pnidenco which has slnco distinguished the Unit ed Stales navy saved the day for tho Kearsargo. Captain Wlnslow was lu no hurry to open lire, but when he did begin the guns worked steadily and methodically. Tho Alabama pushed for ward to get within range, as surely tho Kearsargo backed away to get tlio advantage of the greater range of her guns. In doing this tho two ships moved lu a circle, keeping always with in view of the spectators. Iliilltc W" Hunt folltillt. For more than an hour tho Imttlo lasted; It might bavo Ikhiii a gala day maneuver for all the audience saw. On tho ships, however, tho business of war was bringing Its suffering, tiio eiiniiw hung on the shies of tho Kenrsnrgiij protected thu engines, but nut thu nieu j who were struggling on the decks with tho guns. And on the Alabama thero were no chains and the sea was forcing ( Its way through the wooden hull to add Its horror to the suffering of tho wounded. The men on the Alabama found their gunpowder cakey and bad and they were discouraged at sight of j the unexpected armor of the enemy. Finally tho Alabama turned and made for French waters hardly a mllo away. It would not have taken long for the Alabama, disabled as It was, to swing In and out of danger, but Captain Wlnslow saw tho move and was quick to moot It. The ICenrsarge swung to. nnd, cross ing tho Alabama's bow. raked her foro and aft. An English yneht, the Deer hound, which was hovering near to aid the officers of the Alabama, scur ried away lu fright, wlillo n cry from the watching lionts foretold the end. Tho Alabama went down quickly, al though her colors had been struck nml the whltu tlag was Hying when her bow dropped out of sight. Captain Wlnslow stopped llrlng when be saw the end bad come and I main were sent out to rescue the enemy's crew. The men from the Kearsargo worked with such good will that all told sixty-eight were saved from the wreck. The offi cers of the Alabama were taken off by tho Deerhoiind and carried to Eug land, where, In splto of his defeat, Captain Semuies was feted and made much of. The career of the Alabama was one of the most notable In history. Never was sucu a record made at privateer mi,-, .uiiiougu nanny two years nt her work, she Irreparably Injured Ameri can commerce and busied a greater part of the United States navy In her clinse. I-or years her history was tho horror of merchantmen and tradesmen kept n sharp lookout lest another might eomo to succeed Iter. As to the battle, there has never been one like It; It stands out as one of the most remarkable events of history, a great ocean duel, witnessed by pcoplo from many nations nnd seconded by a great republic and a grcnt empire. It was a battlo well fought and one which ns a battle the United States tuny bo proud of In spite of the national up heaval which brought It about illa Father's rulaco. 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"What's your ninn's spcoialtyT" asked tlio mayor of Hot Dog. "Liftin liorses," Bnid tlio advanco agent of tho strong man. iirii ii ..i.i ii." . nuii, en m mo mayor, t snoro admiro .yor gall for ownin' up to it, but I'll tell you boforcluuid thntlftin' liosscs is a mighty unhealthy gunio I Kllin JIU1U eiAiuuil, Another Leap to Fame. "My cousin 1'crov. tlm tinot. Ill Ilyron, awoko tho other morning to unci iiimsmi laiuoiis." "How did it happen?" "A mail Who hull nnmmlMnl mil. oldo had. when thuv fnmwl hi tn nun Of PorOV's llieces ill bin imnl-nr.. Nearly ovory papor in town men tiouml it." Title That Itooievelt Prefers. VICO 1'rcsidmit, ItnnxiH-lllr. nrofora In Iw called by tlio titlo of "colonel" L...1I II..... l it i a niuior lllllll ny unit DOIOllglllg tl) tll oxalted utviu position ho now holds, "learned my colonelcy," ho says, "and tho other thing ciuno to mo.,"