Democratic Press, Volume 1, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 27 June 1895 — Page 6

BUNKEft HILL BATTLE MEMORABLE EVENT IN THE STRUGGLE FOR LIBERTY. Where the American Patriot’s Mettle Was Tested -Gallant DeSense in Which the Revolutionary Heroes Showed Their Courage and Daring. Fight on Breed’s Hill. ONE of those engagements in the revolutionary war which ! tested well the meitje whereof Americans were made was the fight on Breed’s Hill, which by common usage is known as the battle of Bunker Hill. The courage, heroism and bravery i of those raw and comparatively untried troops when facing men who had won great victories over the best drilled armies of Europe, is something to marvel at. As the story of it is a tale which can never grow old, it is becoming to tell it now. In the summer of 1775 the British soldiers were stationed in Boston under Gen. Gage, while the American forces were mostly gathered at Cambridge. Near the former city were two small heights connected by a ridge and known as Breed’s Hill and Bunker Hill. The latter vs these eminences, the Americans learned, the British intended to capture on the night of June 18 and afterward build a fort there, which should serve as a stronghold and a post of general observation. This design of the British the Americans determined to frustrate, and on the night of June 16 a party of 1,000 men j

were sent to seize and fortify Bunker H ill under Col. Pres- I cott. Gen. Israel I Putnam with his force joined them, and, after some deliberation, it was decided to fortify Breed's Hill rather than the other | mound. This they | determined to do because Breed's Hill i * was nearer Boston, j t All that night the j American soldiers i j roiled, but when day- I •light came their ? work was still un- * completed, Os .-ottrse ■ the first dav, n reveal- ] ed their work to the

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enemy and as soon as their design was discovered the British vessel Lively opened fire upon them. The other British shipping joined the Lively, the enemy s land forces were aroused and it was determined to give the Americans battle. Prescott was not alarmed, but kept his men diligently at work on their redoubt and dispatched a messenger to Cambridge for the rest of the American forces. Suon all the soldiery came up, but their number was pitiably small, not exceeding 1,500, which was little when compared with the British. In order to surprise the Americans Gens. Howe and Pigot embarked their men on the Mystic river, intending to come Up behind. Tn this he was foiled, for the Americans caught sight of him and immediately threw up breastworks, utilizing a etone wall and rail fence which were there, between which was packed a lot of new-mown hay. The enemy advanced up Breed’s Hill, pouring a heavy fire as they came; the Americans, however, had received orders not to tire until they could see the whites of the British eyes and so lay behind their defenses. Repulsing the British. Up came the British in two wings and when they had gotten near the Americans the latter opened tire on them. Volley after volley was poured into their ranks, causing the greatest confusion. They pressed on; but still the Americans emptied their gun barrels, and finally the . British became hopelessly discomfited and were forced to retreat. Howe rallied his men at once and his force, reinforced by 400 marines, pressed forward for a second atta.k. As before the Americans reserved their tire until the British were close upon them and then let it forth with i the same deadly effect as at first. A third ; attack was made by Gen. Howe, now re- | inforced by Clinton, and the British pressed eagerly forward. The ammunition of ; the Americans was almost used up before ; this last attack, and now, after the Brit- ' ish had come upon them for the third j time, they found their supplies quite ex- ■ haust ed. Still the British moved on once more to where the Americans were lying behind their ambuscade. Nothing daunted, the little band of patriots rushed out upon the enemy, using their muskets as clubs, and a hand-to-hand fight ensued. Bravely they fought and desperately, but the odds were too great, so. overcome by numbers, the Americans wtre compelled to retreat. This was done in good order. Warren, one of the brave commanders on the GENERALS PUTNAM AND WARHEN. American side w hose influence and courage were instrumental in carrying on the defense, fell shot through the head while in retreat. Gen. Putnam endeavored to rally the retreating army, but in vain. The retreat continued across Charlestown neck, and many were killed by a heavy fire from the shipping and batteries: but the British did not continue their pursuit beyond this point. The loss on both sides was extremely unequal. Os the Americans but 150 were killed and missing, and 304 wounded, while the British numbered their killed and wounded as 1.050. A picture is given of the Bunker Hill monument which now stands on Breed’s Hill, a splendid memorial of this heroic struggle. It is a granite obelisk 221 feet high and can be seen from far and near. Lafayette laid the corner stone of it J-une 17. 1825„ the anniversary of the battle, and Daniel Webster delivered one of his most eloquent orations on that occasion. The monument was finished in 1842 and the next year was dedicated, the President of the United States and his cabinet being present. On this occasion also Webster delivered the oration. Health is another word for temperance and exercise. ,

AN OLD-TIME FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. ■. -- rr'" j 5 ,K b I \ A k

THE NATION’S BIRTHDAY. Columba, gem of the west > Peerless thou art, alop.e doth stand, A continent by freedom blest. Bright banners float o’er all thy land. From mountain peak to peaceful vale, From ocean depths to bubbling rill. We ever hear the same sweet tale Os peace on earth, to man good will. Os all the nations of the earth. What one can such a record show Os purity and sterling worth Among her men of years ago? On history’s page forevermore Their names shall blend harmoniously As those who opened wide the door, Freedom for all posterity. Unfurl our glorious flag once more, Ring out in clarion tones again. Amid the glare of cannon’s roar. The nation's yearly grand amen. This day of days, alone it stands A priceless gem of lustrous hue. Secured to us by patriot hands. A loyal band to right e’er true. The Stars and Stripes, long may they wave. Grand emblem of a land that’s free. Might and oppression found one grave; Thereon was reared sweet liberty. And while the golden sunset rays In radiance flash across the earth We’d offer up to God all praise For noble deed < that gave our Fourth. —E. Clifford Waasworth. AHOME-MADEFOURTH

IHE boys in and about Barton expect--led every season to »have a good time at { Folly Farm, where ‘they were sure to on the Fourth of July to be entertained. Joe and ; Ernest Folly were more than ordinary ( boys, and the saying ■went the rounds that iwhat they could nut invent in the way ot amusement was not worth seeing. These

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two farm boys prided themselves in doing very original things, and not infro« quentiy they produced very astonishing results, especially to the young city boarders in the region. The last Independence show they gave the visitors decided was the best of all. It was a fine Fourth of July night, and everybody was in the best of spirits. After it had become quite dark the older brother, Joe, announced that the first display upon the program for the evening would be a balloon ascension and a shower of dewdrops. Ernest brought out an armful of tissue paper of various colors, which proved to be a home-made balloon. They inflated it by means of a ball of candle wicking saturated with coal oil. The bumimr ball was held in a light wire frame and the flame kept from spreading by means of cardboard tube that bad been thoroughly saturated with a strong solution of alum to make it noncombustible. The great paper sack soon tilled with hot air by means of the tube, and began to get uneasy and anxious for an upward flight. “Let ’er go,” cried Joe; and as he did so it was noticed that he placed a string which hung loose in contact with the flame. Away went the balloon and all the company watched it. It had reached I an altitude of perhaps 2<K) feet when I there came the so-called shower of dewdrops. The air beneath the ascending object became suddenly filled with flashing, sputtering, glowing lights. This display continued for several minutes, a portion of the scintillating dew drops rising with the balloon and others floating slowly toward the earth. “Splendid! Good! Beautiful!” were the expressions of the spectators. The next scene on the program was the firing of a cannon by means of a teapot of I water. The cannon itself had been made by the Folly boys. A two-inch auger hole was bored into a curly maple block; the wood had been cut into the shape of an iron gun, then some iron bands from the hubs of an old wagon heated red hoi were driven on and suddenly cooled. The expanded hot iron shrunk down so as to bind the wood firmly, and after they had applied a coat or two of black paint they had a fine home-made cannon, but, of course, they had to be careful about overloading the piece. The improvised gun had been charged with powder and wadding. and lay upon the ground all ready for service. Joe took an old teapot, turned i it over and hit it with a stick to show that it was emptv, then placed it beneath the pump spout and tilled it to the brim with water. After taking a swallow 7 from

the sjieut he placed it near the cannon. His | wand—a pie<*e of broomstick—was passed j several times over the tin vessel while j a jargon of senseless words was spoken. ! Ernest meantime lighted a match and , applied it to the water. Instantly a flame i shot up. and placing a fuse from the tea ! l»<»t to the piece of artillery, the boys j stepped back. A flash was followed by a i loud report, and the assemblage shouted i with wonder. The third display was what the rural | lads termed the “fiery serpent.” Joe j producers long, ragged cloth object that i locked something like a huge black snake 1 with a wooden head and two irregular | wings. After holding it up so that all | could see it. he passed out upon the lawn i into the darkness, followed by Ernest. I Presently the spectators saw a glow of , light; a crackling sound, and a peculiar whizzing followed; then a stream of fire mounted the air with marvelous speed. The fiery serpent flew skyward higher and higher, throwing out a brilliance that made the- lookers on hold their breath. The sputtering, squirming reptile formed an arc, and after a long flight came hissing down to the earth. The visitors were really amazed. “Three j cheers for the Folly boys,” cried Ben Slade, swinging his hat. The cheers wengiven right heartily, followed by a tiger. F.x planation. “Now, tell us how it was all done,” they begged, and Joe explained. “The shower of dewdrops,” he began, “was produced by attaching a lot of long fine threads to a wire rim at the base of j the balloon, to which were fastened the , strings taken from a lot of firecrackers. I interspersed with little rolls of tissue pa- j per containing wet and dry powder. Some of these became detached while burning ! and floated earthward, while others wet® carried on. A slow fuse kept those upon the threads from igniting until the bal i loon was well up from the earth.” “But the firing of the cannon with a teapot of water?” “The old teapot contained a little coal ' oil, which I was careful not to turn out when upsetting the vessel. Os course it I arose to the top when the water was pur I in. and was easily ignited.” The boys laughed heartily. “That was • a good one. Now what of the fiery ser- ■ pent?” ‘That was a mass of rags and cotton, I very slightly dampened with benzine, and i rolled into the form of a snake, but it contained also a lot of wet and dry pow j der. The serpent was attached to a ; crotched stick, the end of which formed ! the reptile’s head, and the branches the i two wings. A stiff spring-pole was ser firmly in the ground and then bent over j and held by a catch. The crotch was set ! aside the spring-pole at an angle of about 45 degrees, the serpent lighted and the spring-pole set loose. That threw the hissing reptile high in the air.” “Bully!” cried impetuous Fred Bruster. Shout after shout sounded out on the night air as the large company of boys left Folly Farm thoroughly delighted with their home-made Fourth of July entertainment. Fun at the Signing. When John Hancock affixed his. under and other circumstances, prepusterous signature to the Declaration of Independence. he laughingly pushed the paper aside, saying: “There. John Bull may read my name without spectacles.” Again, when Hancock reminded the members of the necessity of hanging together, Dr. Franklin dryly remarked, “Yes, we must indeed all hang together, or else most assuredly we shall all hang separately!” I And stout Mr. Harrison remarked to little Elbridge Gerry that when the hanging came he would have the advantage of him. for he should be dead while little Gerry would be dangling around slowly choking And thus on that hot morning of the Fourth of July, 1776. amid the livery sta Lie’s buzzing flies, which the honorable gentlemen were vainly fighting with waving handkerchiefs, was given to the world the immortal Declaration of Independence. A Fourth of July State. There was a small boy once living in Texas. Who bought a small cannon on purpose to vex us. He poured in the powder, and said, “They’ll be lucky If soon they don’t hear from me there in Kentucky.” But the small cannon bust with such terrible fury That pieces—not jieace—reigned from Maine to Missouri. And Johnny was blown, with other small boys, To a State which some persons pronounce lilynoise.

WHEN WE WERE BOYS. A Picture of an Old-Time Celebration in the Country. “Now, Billy, don’t go near them anvils.” I “Sammy, will you stand back, or do you ' want to get blowed up?” And a stranger; ! to boys and to the custom would have con- , eluded that Sammy certainly <lid want to get “blowed up,” fur it was the regular ; complaint of the men in charge that there | “wouldn’t be a speck of danger if it j weren’t for the derned boys crowdin’ in | so.” This was at 4 o’clock in the morning of a Fourth of July, years ago, in a country i village. The buvs were hurrying toward I the public square, where the anvils were j located, barefooted and clad fur the most i part only in low linen shirts and jean pantaloons and buttoning the latter as they ran. for the affair was too important to be missed on account of a little informality in toilet. And close after them came two or three mothers with nervous warnings of caution. The rising sun showed the whole population up, and in the country as far as : boom of cannon or ringing of bells could be heard there was great excitement among the boys, each eager to get his breakfast and be off for the village. The men and women came in later if it wasn't a “good harvest day.” By 10 o’clock all the town was out. and so many from the country that the village contained 3,000 or 4,000 people. If the season had been very early “down on the sand barrens,” a few watermelons were for sale, but not often. OT home-made beer, ginger cakes, currant pies, striped randy and the like, the sale was wonderful —a stand under every big tree. In the village grocery the big cheese was cut and regular customers invited to taste it “Cuba six” cigars (six for 5 cents) were so plentiful that every boy could have one. The men gave way to unwonted generosity and whisky they had always with them—“2o cents a gallon, ami that that’s good.” Shutting up the “groceries”— they wore not called “saloons” till near the war—-would have provoked a riot. The speaker gave “old England” a few vigorous whacks, pitied the l “subjects of foreign despotisms.” congratulated his fellow citizens on their glorious freedom, and generally wound up with a statement that “but for our noble forefathers, who on this day so many years ago declared these colonies free and independent, we, fellow citizens, would have been the subject of a despotism, perhaps trodden into the mire of slavery ami compelled to give one-third of all we possessed to the king and his soldiers.”—Boston Post. Valuable Souvenirs. Or Visitor—Are you planting potatoes on the old battle field, farmer? Farmer—These ain't [>otaters: I'm jus' scatterin’ a few bullets for th’ Fourth of July excursionists. The Prophecy of John Adams. The approach of another anniversary of <>nr national birthday finds the whole country resounding with the note of preparation for its celebration. The prophecy of John Adams that the day would be ushered in by sound of cannon and ringing of bells and blazing of fireworks has been realized ever since that auspicious day when the old bell in Independence Hall first pealed in joyous tones the birth of a nation. Changes incident to our advanced age have brought a change in the modes of celebrating this great day, but rhe same patriotic spirit lives and breathes in all parts of the country and finds its ■ w:. mode of '<--rify:ng that jaitriotism. His Busy Day. Cabbie—l called on Dr. Probe to-day and the servant said unless it was very iin|s,riant he couldn't see me. Stone —Why not? Cobbie—He is resting up for the Fourth of July. Hit the Mark. Briggs—\\ hile I was on the piazza with Miss Lingeriy last night her little brother threw a firecracker right into her lap. Griggs—He was aiming at you, I suppose.

CLUBS AT CLEVELAND REPUBLICAN LEAGUERS IN ANNUAL CONVENTION. Currency Question Referred to the National Convention - Committee an Compromises on an Address General in Character. Let Silver Alone. Cleveland correspondence: The eighth national convention of Republican clubs convened Wednesday in Central Music Hall, Cleveland, with 2,(XM) delegates in the auditorium and the galleries filled with visitor. After prayer by Rev, S. L. Darsit, Secretary llumphrey read the call, and addresses of welcome were made by Messrs. McKisson and President D. D. Woodmansee, of the Ohio League of Republican Clubs. President Tracy, of Chicago, then delivered the annual address, which was a review of events political since the last convention, an arraignment of the Democratic administration and policy and a cautious reference to silver, an enlarged use of which, the speaker said, everybody advocated, but how to bring this about was the question —one of economics, not politics. He impressed upon the convention. however, that it was not its business to select candidates or promulgate platforms. but to elect the former and promote the latter. President Tracy was applauded all through his speech and at its cluse. Then the preliminary business of the convention was rapidly done. The secretary announced that there were represented at the convention forty-six States and territories, the largest number ever represented at any convention of the league. Among the delegates were a number of ladies, four from Colorado, one from New York, ~ o OKS. MC ALPIN, THE SEW PRESIDENT, two from Washington and three from Illinois, the latter representing Woman'. League clubs in that State. The ladies from Colorado lost no opportunity to do missionary work in favor of the free coinage of silver. After the appointment of the usual committees the convention adjourned for the day in order to give the committees, especially that on resolutions, time to do their work. Thnrtiday , « Session. There was a lack of interest in the convention when it opened at 11 a. m. Thursday, on account of overshadowing importance of the meeting of the committee on resolutions in session at the Hollenden Hotel. The committee on rules reported that the rules formulated by Thomas B. Reed were good enough for it Resolutions being next in order, Mr. Blackwell, of Massachusetts, called for an indorsement of woman suffrage, which called forth loud cries of “No! No!” He then offered another resolution arraigning the Democratic party for not taking action in regard to the Armenian atrocities. Then resolutions began to pour in like rain, as fast as the clerk could read them. They provided for sympathy with Cuba, for pensions for the workingman, for free silver, and for almost everything else which conventions discuss After indulging in bitter speeches for four hours in the consideration of the “address to the people,” a new departure was taken by Senator Patton, of Michigan, offering the following as a substitute for the report of the sub-committf a: Whereas, Section 13 of the constitution of the Republican League of the United States says: "This league shall not in any manner endeavor to influence the action ot any national. State, county or municipal convention,” the delegates of the Republican League of the United States, In convention assembled, do hereby renew their allegiance to the principles of llib Republican party, aud pledge their best efforts for the success of the candidates of that party. Believing that this convention has no instructions from the Republicans of the United States or jurisdiction under our constitution to frame party platforms, we hereby refer all resolutions in relation to public questions to the Republican convention of 1S!»1 with entire confldenc. that Its action will redound to the prosperity of our people and the continued glory and advancement of the country. Chairman Nagle of the committee on time and place reported that the membeft had agreed to unanimously recommend Milwaukee as the next place of meeting, the time to be fixed by the executive committee some time after that of the national convention. John T. Kelly thanked the convention for the honor and assured them the delegates would be made welcome next year. Telegrams of regret were read from W. B. Allison, Chauncey Depew. John Grant, James S. Clarkson, 11. C. Lodge. J. 8. Fassett. E. O. Wolcott. T. B. Reed. A message was also read from Gov. McKinley. McAlpin Elected President. George E. Green, of New York, nominated Adjutant General E. A. McAlpin for the presidency. The mention of McAlpin's name was the signal for a tremendous ovation. Cheer followed cheer. The nomination was seconded by Delegate Carr of Illinois, C. L. Notch of Indiana and half a dozen others. The rules were suspended and the election made unanimous. President McAlpin at this juncture addressed the convention. The delegates were given a banquet by the local league members at night. Sparks from the Wires. The British ship Falls of Dee. bound to San Francisco from Newcastle-on-the-Tyne, is out ISti days, and considerable apprehension exists among local underwriters for her safety. The Robert Wayne Dramatic Company got into trouble at Crawfordsville, Ind. Wayne threw his piano player out of the hotel window, while Ben Blanchard and Randolph Schafer fought a due! in the street with clubs- Schafer was nearly silled, but both he and Blanchard were lodged in jail.

THE CI XMAKER OF ILION. JEFFERSON M. CLOUGH RE. FUSES A TEMPTING OFFER FROM THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT. Ilia Health Was Too Poor to Permit Attention to Business A Great Sufferer for Many Years, but Has Now Recovered. (From tAe JWass., Cn.»oa.> There isn't a gun manufacturer in the Vnited States who does not know Jeffernon M Clough, and why? Because he has been intimately associated all his life with the development of the two best American rifles, the Remingt-u and Winchester. For years he was superintendent of the E. 'Remington A Sons' great factory at Ilion. N. V After leaving there he refused a tempting offer of the Chinese Government to p' to China to superintend their Government factories —and accepted instead the suju-riiiteudem y of the Winchester-Arma Co., at New Haven, at a salary of $7,500 a year. It was after this long term of active latsT as a business man that he found himself incapacitated for further service by the embargo which rheumatism had laid iiisiii him and resigned his position more than years ago. and returned to Belchertown. Mass., where he now lives and own the Pheljis farm, a retired spot where he has 500 acres of land. Being a man of means he did not spare the cost and was treated by leading physicians and by baths at celebrated springs without receiving any benefit worth notice. During the summer of 1"<»3 and the winter of l'' , .'l Mr. Clough was confined to his house in Belchertown, being unable to rise from hi> bed without assistam e, and suffering cmtinually with acute pains aid! with no taste or desire for food, nor was he able tc obtain snfli' lent sleep. Early in the year IstH Mr. ( lough heard of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. He began taking these pills alsmt tne first of March. ISIH, and con tinned to do so until the first part of Sefe temlier following. The first effect noticed was a better appetite, and he began to note more ability to help himself off the bed and to lie better generally. Last August tls'.Hi he was able to go alone to his summer residence aud farm of 1113 acres on Grenadier Island, among the Thousand Islands, in the River St. Lawrence, where from the highest land of his farm he commands a view for thirteen miles down the river, and sixty of the Thousand Islands can be seen. Instead of being confined to his bed Mr. Clough is now and has Is en for iwme time able to be about the farm to direct th» men employed there, and he is thankful for what Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have done for him. Thf“c pills are manufactured by the Dr. Williams' Medicine Ceinpany, Schenectady, N Y., and are sold only in l«>xes bearing the firm's trade murk and wrapper. at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50, and are never sold in hulk. They may he had of nil druggists or direct by mail from Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. A Tribute to a Lawyer. Some years ago Ephraim Mariner tried a case in the Circuit Court for an old Irishman. The suit was against the brother of Mr. Mariner’s client. It was fought bitterly, and there was a great deal of feeling displayed during the course of the trial, as there always is when relatives get to fighting each other. Mr. Mariner won the case. His client was in a state of exultation. He thanked the lawyer again and again. When he reached the south door of the court house he paused before going down the steps, and. slapping his lawyer a vigorous blow on the back, he said: “We bate them, didn’t we, Mr. Moriner?” "Yes, Andrew, it came out as I said it would." said Mr. Mariner, quietly. "Mr. Mariner.” said the old man. his voice trenililing with emotion, “you’re a gentleman in disguise,” -[Milwaukee Wisconsin. That Wm Different. “Younff man,’’ said the fond father, “in giving vou my daughter. 1 have intrusted you with the dearest treasure of my lite.” The young man was duly impressed. Then he looked at his watch. “Really,’’ he remarked, “1 had no idea it was so late. The cars have .-topped. Could I borrow your wheel to get down town?’’ “Young man, T would not trust anybody on earth with that wheel."—lndianapolis Journal. Low Kates to Colorado. On account of the meeting of the Na tional Educational Association at Denver, Co!.. July sto 12. 1895. the Northwestern Line will sell excursion tickets to Denver, Pueblo, Colorado Springs anil Manitou at a rate not to exceed one fare for the round trip i with s2.<m add<*d for membership fee. i The time limit of these tickets will tie extremely liberal, and an excellent opportunity will be afforded for a summer sojourn in the “Rockies.” or enjoyable side trips to the Black Hills. Yellowstone National Park or the Pacific Coast. For full information apply to agents of connecting lines, or address W. B. Kuiskern, General Passenger and Ticket Agent. Chicago and Northwestern R’y, Chicago, 111. New handkerchiefs have scalloped and daintily embroidered borders, and it is the correct thing to -ew narrow laee around the scallops sufficiently full to give a rutted effect. The Nickel Plate road has compiled a list of country homes along the south shore of Lake Erie, willing to accommodate summer boarders, and a copy will be mailed to any address by enclosing a stamp to any agent oi the Nickel Plate roai or to B. F. Horner, General Passenger Agent. Dr. Johnson drank immoderate quantities of tea and kept a pet cat. Hodge. Your Health Depends Upon pure, rich, healthy blood Therefore, see that your bloud is made pure by Hood’s Sarsaparilla The only true blood purifier prominently in the public eye to-day. IUUU » rillb Hood’s Sarsaparilla. 25c. RftTEliTO Thn ma« P, Stmpson, Washington Isl 1 111 1 O c - No att * until Patent -.btallied. Write!jrluTintor’aGuide TFIPUPDC desiring poaitions for the coming I LRUIILnu year can hear of game. Ame>an | TiACKXM r BuaKAU. B. •?, atl-S State St.. ChharfJ.