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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22

fame as forensic orator long before the
war.
I'm presenting these cases." said he
to the writer few months before his
death, 'in obedience to the wish of the
secretary of war, L used all the legal
acumen at my command. One morning,
with my papers all ready (and 1 was
deeply in earnest in the matter), / pro-
ceeded TO the white house; and, as l
entered his private office, the president
looked up with his long, sad face, sa
ing:
"'Ah! Holt, what have you there?'
81 have some important cases for
your careful consideration, Mr. Presi-
dent, with documentary evidence suffi-
cient to condemn every man..
"lIe took the papers and read them
carefully, stopping at times to reflect,
then read on until he finished. There
was no change in his countenance this
time, unless that il grew more sad and
his expression more serious. | had COW
cred the cases in question with strong
and convincing argument and evidence.
He finally raised his eyes from the last
paper and gazed intently through The
window at some object across The
Potomac. Then, rising :rom his chair,
with the papers all folded together, he
placed them in pigeon hole already
filled with similar documents. With
his tall, gaunt form facing me, he
spoke, in deep, sad tones, that would
have touched the heart of the sternest
officer of the army:
"'Holt' Gt was his custom TO men
tion only the last name), you acltnowl-
edge those men have previous record
for bravery. 1t is not the first time
they have faced danger; and they shall
not be shot for this one offense.'
Il then thought it was my duty as the
head of my department of military JUS
tice to make further argument. For
knew Stanton would nearly explode
with rage when he heard of the presi-
dents decision. 1 began to speak and
Lincoln sat down again, giving me his
closest attention. Then, rising from his
chair and riveting his eyes upon me, he
said:
Holt, were you ever in battle?'
81 have never been.
"'Did Stanton ever march in the first
line, to be shot at by an enemy like
those men did?'
"'I think not, Mr.. President
"'Well, | tried it ir the Blackhawk
war, and / remember one time / grew
awful weak in the knees when l heard
the bullets whistle around me and saw
the enemy in front of me. How my legs
carried me forward cannot now tell,
for thought every minute that would
sink to the ground. The men against
whom those charges have been made
probably were not able to march into
battle. Who knows that they were
able? 1 am opposed to having soldiers
shot for not facing danger when it is
not known that their legs would carry
them into danger. Send this dispatch
ordering them to be set free And they
were set free that day."-G. X. Prowell,
in Chicago Inter Ocean.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
THE FAIRY SISTERS.

There was once little maiden,
And she had mirror bright
1t was trimmed about with silver;
Twas her pride and her delight.
But she found two fairy sisters
Lived within this pretty glass,
And very different faces showed.
To greet the little lass.
II she was sweet and sunny,
Why, II was sure to be
The smiling sister who looked out
Her happy face to see.
But If everything went criss-cross,
And she wore a frown or pout,
Alas! Alas! within the glass
The frowning one looked out.
Now this little maiden loved so much
The smiling face to see,
That she resolved with all her heart
A happy child to be.
To grow more sweet and loving,
She tried with might and main,
Till the frowning sister went away,
And ne'er came back again.
But IL she's looking for home,
AS doubtless Is the case.
She'll try to find little girl
Who has gloomy face.
So be very, very careful,
If you own a mirror too,
That the frowning sister doesn't come
And make her home with you.
Helen Standish Perkins. in st. Nicholas
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
hE PARpoNEp rhEM.
why President Lincoln Set Free n
Number of Dcserters.

NUMBER OF DcberterBs
1t was President Lincoln's intense love
for his fellow men that led him to disap-
prove OF the findings of court-martial,
whenever there was a possible excuse,
particularly in the cases of soldiers
charged with desertion, with having
fallen asleep at post of duty, or with
other offenses.
Secretary Stanton always insisted
upon the strictest discipline in the army
and frequently urged that derclct SOL
diers receive the scverest punishment
of military law and custom, but Lincoln
rarely took any advice on such matters.
He had meditated deeply on that sub
ject and consulted his own judgment in
disposing of cases Of that kind that
came before him.
The late Joseph Holt, who recently
died at Washington, was judge advocate
general of the army during the whole
period of the war and it became his duty
to report many cases of alleged cow
ardice of soldiers as well as other Of
fenses. President Lincoln carefully
read every line of the charges against
such men, and as soon as he saw the
slightest chance to excuse the poor fell
low, CLEAN of satisfaction would pass
over his serious face. Then folding the
papers together he placed them in
pigeon hole of his desk, and with 8 big
eyes looking into those of the judge adj
vocate standing before him, he would
say:
Holt, we will let those soldiers go,
Order them set free"
1t was after the battle of Chancel-
lorsville that charges were brought
against several men for failing to march
with their regiments into the fight at
a time when they were most needed.
The charge of desertion was made.
When Secretary Stanton heard of
these cases he commanded Judge Holt
to present the charges against the men
to the president in the strongest possi-
BILE terms.
"We need stronger discipline in the
army" said the stern secretary of war
to the judge advocate. "The time has
come when the president must yield to
our opinion"
Judge Holt was himself one of the
ablest lawyers of his day, and had won
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22

Brown, WBo afterwards presented her
to the zob), and..&as singular in hail
ing from the Andaman islands, where
no monkeys were supposed to exist.
Also, she belongs to an unknown spe-
cies. For four years Jenny served on
board the ship, and then, having passed
all the dangers of the Abyssinian cam
paign, she was discharged with FIRST
class certificate and silver chain and
medal. This was in lieu of prize
money. OF course Jenny was the sail
ors' pet, and SO was educated to an
amazing pitch. Her pet was an almost
featherless chicken, which she nursed
baby-fashion. She never turned in at
night without her pipe and glass of
grog, which she consumed with unmis-
taxable relish.-Strand Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
Just Like the DnrtI,.

Visitor-And so you are studying
astronomy at school. Do you like it?
Little Girl-Oh, it's awfully interest
ing. The weather on the moon is just
like it is here.
Visitor Observation-Disclosures your
astronomy say that?
Little Girl-Why, yes. 1t says IL
there were people on the moon they'd
roast one day and freeze the neXt.-N.
Y. Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22

"I'm afraid" said the old gentle
man. shaking his head sadly, that
you have permitted Mabel to acquire
extravagant tastes"
The fond mother was instantly on
the defensive.
81 don't see where you got that idea, =
she retorted.
only last evening"" he answered.
"she intimated very plainly that she
wanted to marry u nobleman."-Chica-
go Post.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
Fixing n Price.

"What's that job worth?" they
asked the contractor.
Well" he said, slowly, shat depends
good deal upon circumstances. If it
was ordered by an individual 1 should
think that $1OO would be about the
limit, nut if done for the city or county
/ shouldn't think of charging bit less
than $3.50 with clause in the contract
permitting me to make an additional
charge for extras. Post.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
Ambiguity.

"Did you take my message to the Gill
dingby?" asked the young man with tho
obtrusive voice.
"Yes. 1 told them that you have cold
and can't sing, but that you were COM
ing anyway"
"How did they take the news?"
II don't know. Nobody made any re-
ply except Miss Gildingby. She said
she was ever SO glad."-Washington
Star
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
Childish.

II was peculiar speech made by the
lifelong friend of the bridegroom at q
wedding breakfast recently. He said:
MAY the lives of the happy couple
be one long round of unalloyed bliss,
or, if they are to have any cares at all.
let them only be little ones!"-N. Y.
World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
nchind Her Rncls.

He-Ah, Miss Roscoe's face is surely
her fortune.
She-Yes, so it is. But 1t isn't like
most fortunes you hear about.
He-IIow's that?
She-It is wiped out every night and
rebuilt in the morring.-Cleveland
Leader.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22

Ethel-You say Algy has been heart
lessly deceived by young woman. Did
she lead him on to think that she loved
him?
May-Oh, no; she led him on to be-
lieve that she didn't care rap for him,
and then when he carelessly proposed,
accepted him on the spot.-N. Y. Truth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
She Got the Engagement.

Miss Sere-Well, if you must have the
plain truth, you're too young and pref.
t. to be my maid.
Applicant-But, ma'm'selle, you can
say that 1 nursed you during your
childhood.-N. Y. journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22

'Harry dear, l wish you wouldn't
chew gum so much. Your father says
gum isn't clean, and the habit is GER
tainly an annoying one"
"Why, mamma, I've just got to chew
something! He always keeps his fine
cut where I can't get at it."-Chicago
Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22

"That woman over there looks as if
she were painted"
"Sir, that is my wife"
81 had not finished my sentence.
She looks as if she were painted by
Iiaphael and had just stepped out of the
frame" ."-Tit-Bits.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
Corrected.

"Ah. capitalW the d. d. said,
Then seized his pocket chronicler;
"a good text for a sermon? Yes.
I'll make a minute of 1t. sir"
Hereat the layman sprung thought
That did his caution overpower
As he replied: IA minute, eh?
I'll bet my hat you'll make an hour"
Boston Courier,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
Saving One for Her.

"My task in life" said the pastor,
complaccntly, consists in saving young
men"
"Ah!" replied the maiden with soul
full longing, "save a nice-looking one
for me."-Dublin World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
A IT'D.

He-Do you think your father would
offer NE personal violence if i were to
ask him for you?
She-No; but think he will If you
don't pretty soon.-Cleveland Leader.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
FIckIe Man.

George, before we We're married you
were pleased if I sat in your lap"
"Yes, dearest"
"But, now, if do, you say: Gracious,
Julia-you're forever roosting on my
lame knee. '"-Chicago Record.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
That Was How.

"How," asked the jackdaw, "did you
ever gain reputation for wisdom?"
"Hoot!" answered the owl.
Which tells the whole story.-Chica-
pc Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
JENNY'S GOOD RECORD.

Monkey Which Passed Through the
Dangers of an African War.
IL would be hard to beat the record
OF Jenny, the Service" monkey. In
1864 she joined H. NJ. S. Vigilant Capt.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
FinnI Migration.

Some birds of feather were fiocking to-
gether,
When a man with gun knocked them
fiat;
And now on the day of a good matinee
You may see them in Susie's new hat.
-Hrooklyn Life,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
No FIIen on Him.

X-You, member of the Humane So
ciety, dock your horses tails! Is pos
sible?
why, of course. want to protect
the fiies.-L'Illustre de Poche.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
AM He Eyer Mnde.

He-You say man never made any
thing by growling9
She-Nothing but fool OF himself.
-Yonkers Statesman.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
Something He Had Noticed.

Twynn-Did you ever notice that as
a rule people who have been prevented
from committing suicide never try it
againP
Triplet-No, but have observed tha.
people who succeed in committing sui
eide never do it again.-Harlem Life.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
His Business.

"Why is Wilson always looking for
trouble?"
That's his business. He's criminal
Awyer.'-Detroit Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
Purauer nnd pnraued.

A rabbit chased by dog at Jasper,
Fla, ran into a gopher's hole, followed
by the dog, and rattlesnake killed both
of them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22

"Who lost dime?" yelled newsboy.
II did," replied four or five.
swell, didn't find one."-Louisvills
ournal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
Defending Hi. Monopoly.

freddie is jealous of his preroga-'
tives, amt hep"
What makes you say SOP"
"He got angry the other night and
told me not to be fool."-N. Y. Sun,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
AZ Reported by the Papers.

us that good hen, Uncle JoshT'
"A good hen?" said Uncle Josh;
''why, that 'ar hen lays eggs al Edg as
hailstun's. s."-Detroit Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-05-22
In the Heat OF the Connict.

as good as mine?
She-Oh, no, dear. Our choice of life
partners proves that it isn't.-N. Y.
Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
DEERlNG.

The Union Whist Club, of Deering,
was entert aimed last Friday afternoon
and evening by Mrs. Brainard j. Holmes
and Mrs. Chas. F.. York at 40 Pearl ST.
The house was tastefully decorated with
potted plants and flowers. A substantial
six O'Clock dinner was served, after
which the mem Der OF the CLUB, their
husbands and invitedfguests to the num-
Der of thirty enjoyed the fascinating
game Of whist until late hour. The
aged patents of the hostess, greeted the
Club with smiling faces and many pleas
ant remarks.
There will be special meeting for the
approval of bills January 27th tomorrow
evening.
The board Of registration held short
session at City hall this forenoon to issue
to City Clerk Jones, for posting, the list
Of registered voters in each ward.
At the annu al meeting of All Souls
church the following officers were elected
Moderator, Rev. F. I. Nelson; clerk, W.
r. Goodrich; treasurer, Miss G. M.
Goodrich. During the past year five new
mem bsrs have joined the church.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
WAlTE's BAD FALL.
Picked Up Unconscious and Taken to His
Home in Knightville.

Late yesterday afternoon Mr.. Wilbert
N. Waite of G street, Knightville met
with severe accident ON Congress street.
He was just crossing the head of Centre
street, when his feet flew out from under
him and he fell backwards, striking his
head on the curb stone.
The fallen man was picked up uncon-
scious and carried into Smith 6, Broe's
drug store where By the aid Of q
physician who was called he partially re-
gained consciousness in the course Of ten
or twenty minutes. He was then taken
to the physicians's office and laid on the
sofa where he remained in semi-con-
scious condition, suffering great pain In
his head until o'clock when he was taken
to his home in Knightville by Rich's
ambulance. Mr.. Waite's injuries are very
serious. but the physician does not think
they will prove fatal The skull was not
fractured. but conoussion Of the brain
may result from the fail.
Mr.. Waite is twenty five years old and
Is photographer. He has many friends
in Portland who will learn of bis ncci-
dent with sorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
5WESTBROOK.

There will be special meeting OF
Presumpscot Commandery, U. Q. q. G.,
next Tuesday evening for installation OF
ofticers and other business.
HOSE aud Ladd er !, of the Deering
fire department, will entertain the West
brook fire department with city officials
at City hall, Woodfords, Thursday eve-
ming.
lle funeral of VIM. Matthews took
place yesterday afternoon from the
Baptist church. Rev. Mr.. Slocum
officiated. The interment was at Wood
lawn.
Invitations are out for a reception to be
given by the AmebersuseraDua club at
Odd Fellows hall next Friday evening
for the benefit of the Westbrook High
Lellan, SWEET, Higgins, Jefords and
Gi man are the committee in charge of
the affair.
VIM. Smith of Bowdoin college is at
home for few days
|. MIR. Burt Adams has returned to his
home from Boston.
Chief Engineer Leighton has had an
electric gong put into his residence con-
nectad with the fire alarm.
Rev. G. S. Cummings Of Augusta will
deliver a lecture in the M. e. church,
Wednesday evening. Subject, Sense,
Sentiment and Superstition. Mr.. Cum
mings is q very interesting speaker and
should have large audience.
A young son of the late Wm Matthews
is very sick with pneumonia, of which
disease his father has just died.
this CITY, yesterday calling on old COM
rades, he having been member Of the
l-10-29th Maine regiments He hadn't
seen his old captain for over thirty years.
The officers Of Cummings Enoamp-
ment No. 16, J. q. o. B., were installed
LIST evening by the f, flowing grand
offices: H. K. Colesworthy, 9. P.;- H:
W. Sears. P. G. 2. as 6. II, p; Levi
Greanleaf, P. c. F., az 9. S; W. 3. O.
grand treasurer; R. B. Billings, P. y.
P. as G. j. W. The officers installed
we're as follows: Frank n. Grant, G.
p; A. L. Hawkes.. S. W.; Willis Libby,
H. PA. f. Warren, scribe: George It.
Springer, treasurer. After Installation,
remarks were made by grand officers,
after which all repaired to the banquet
room where fine turkey supper prepared
by Landlord HeZelton of the Presumpscot
house, was enjoyed by all.
The Cleaves Rifles of this city were the
recipients of fine picture OF ey-Gov.
Cleaves at their meeting last evening, q
gift from the ex-governor.
DUCK POND.
The logging teams are busy hauling
tim Der from the head of the Duck Pond,
to the mill.
There has been some talk Of shutting
down the mill, but now the snow ha
come there seems to be an increase Of
work.
Mrs Frank Morris's little boy is sick
With pneumonia. DR.. Marshall attends
him.
Mr.. James Gowen. the milk man is
very much pleased by the advent of a
Young son. Both mother and babe are
doing well.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
DEATHS.

In this city, Jan. 25. George Stephen, Oldest
son Of James and Mary A. Handlon. aged 80
years 2 months.
In this city, Jan. "a. Samuel Trask, aged 70
Funeral service Tuesday afternoon at $50
O'clock at the residence OF John W. Dana, NO.
3e5 Spring street. Friends are requested not
In this city. Jan 25. Merrill S., Oldest child Of
Thomas A. and Bertha G, s. simpson. aged
funeral on wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clk.
from parents residence, No. 46 Cumberland
In this city. Jan. rs, Elizabeth A.. eldest
daughter Of James w. and the late Jane s.
Stevens.
Funeral Wednesday afternoon 9, at o'clock,
In this city, Jan. "a. Margaret, daughter OF
Patrick and Bridget Flaherty. aged years
months.
il Wsstb Rt,os Jan. 90, william Matthews,
"s In Westbrook, Jan. "a, Mrs. Susan Partridge,
I'm In Freeport, Jan IL. William H. Ward, aged
Al Bailey Island, Jan. is, infant child Of Mr..
"' In Fr e Jan. Is, Mrs. B. Frank Conant
In In sepago. Jan. %, Asariah B. chadbourne.
as In East Ia Harpswel JAM o. William Harding
IN Sanford, Jan 81, Mrs. Samuel Berry, aged
IN Bath, Jan. 10, Phillip M Morgan. aged 55
years.
In South Bridgton, Jan. 15, John H. Bishop.
In East Baldwin, Jan. 18, Mrs. Lucy Sanborn.
In Belfast, Jan. IT, Albert B. Otis. aged 81
At Flagstaff Jan. IL. George W. Standish.
aged 90 years; 14tn, Mrs. Ida M. Standish,
In BluehIli, Mrs. Lizzie Merrill Hincklcy, aged
III Waldoboro, Jan. IT, Mrs. Esther Nash,
aged 81 years. .,a
In Brewer, Jan. 10, George 1. Smith. aged
In Lewiston Jan. IT, Mrs. Edgar F. L. Will
In Hampden. Jan 49, Mrs. Henry S. Warren
aged % years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.

Monday-In the Municipal court this
morning Joseph S. McDonough, who on
Friday evening broke Into the grocery
store of Bert l.. johnson at l44 YORK
street was brought up. McDonough
pleaded guilty and admitted that he stole
one Sc coat, one SO coat four pounds Of
tobacco valued at fifty cents pound, one
hundred i've cent cigars, fifty two cent
stamps, and forty eight cents in change;
He was bound over to the May term OF
the Superior court in the sum OF 5000 and
in default of bail was committed.
Charles A. RaymoD, John simpson,
George Hodge and Charles NJ. Hanson
were each fined 80 and costs for lntoxica-
ton.
Minnie DOYLE on the charge of being a
street walker was sentenced to ninety
days In jail.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-26
MARRlAG ES.

In Biddeford. Jan. 20, Geo. W. Macarthur and
Miss Almira d. Locke Of Saco.
In Bridgton. Jan. II, Frank L. Pattes OF
Brldgtou and Miss Sueie E. Shane of Casco,
In Peabody, Jan. IA. Arthur Hanscomb and
Miss Bessie |. Goodrich, both Of West Gorham.
kline of Boston and Mrs Jennie +. Haggett OF
Newcastle.
In Rumford Falls. Jan. 9. Robert Graham and
Miss Nellie O'Brlon, both OF Rumford.
In RumfOrd, Jan. 16, E. b. Knox and Mrs.
Lizzie E. Knox, both of Peru.