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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

There are more flowers than ever
about the Home grounds this year
They are on every hand and OF about
every color and variety that is suited
for this climate. Beds of bright Y
hued astors are seen around the build
ings. Even in the yards between the
barracks, about the piaZZas and bor-
dering the roads on many places can
be found the cheerful flowers. They
mean much to the old soldiers, ard
many a one finds good part of his
diversion in watching the growth OF
the plants and the budding of the
flowers from day to day.
During the past season an .exper;
gardener mas beeF in charge of the
grounds, Mr.. w. J. Marshall. An inn
provement is seen on every side Not
only are the beds arranged in fine taste
but the grass about the Home is more
neatly kept, the boundaries defined
more precisely about the walks and
roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

A feature which alone is well worth
visiting Togus is the battery made TINS
last spring on the main road leading
to the South There, overlooking the
extended meadow, is fortress oi
flowers from which are seen three Tor
madable guns. 32-pounders, VITA their
grim mouths declaring defiance. Caoss
to the road the fortress Sands. Pro
tected behind the verdanf walls are
more flowers and the letters inscribed,
WAR and Peace.
Two pyramids of shell stand ready
for business and to the old warriors the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

seating capacity OF 800 or about. that. 1t
has clock with sweet toned bell.
The interior is well lighted by high win
dows. In the chancel is a place where
the extensive paraphernalia used in the
Catholic service is kept, available at a
moments notice. being stored behind adj
Unstable doors which open and reveal
them to view.
Rev. G. 8. Cummings and Rev. b. e.
Newbert of Augusta; Rev. Robert w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

lis the late afternoon. And far from
along the level roads come the OILS!
soldiers who have been out for a walk
1t is home they are returning. 1t istheir
afternoon of life.
A touching sight it is to watch two
good friends who are often together.
They fought side by side in the war.
And now they are passing their last
days together. One is lame. His steps
are slow and stout cane he always
carries. On his arm rests his COM
parion almost blind. But he can hear
and The says the birds make music for
him that pays him for his loss of sight.
So they make the best of the situation
and are good old boys, each full of
sympathy for the others troubles.
After supper it is already dark. And
the city becomes silent. AS the even
ing wears away even the latest of tho
readers have given it up and COM
plete darkness settles over the little
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

for to the majority the dinner is the
best meal of the day.
The next move on the programme IL
the afternoon concert which commences
shortly before o'clock. and continues
an hour. Alternating between the
stand in the square near the hospital
building and the main barracks, Pro-
fessor Theme and his able band dis
course marches to inspire and bring
back memories OF the war, and selec.
tions of peace: or the bright Spanish
dances, and the nocturnes. All kinds of
music are given, and the programmes
are always different. For the veterans
want something new right along like
the rest of us.
1t is not only the music but the peo-
pie that come from the outside world
that makes the afternoon diversion for
the men. You can tell by the way
they watch the passing carriages or
bicycles, or those promenadling that 20
them, "crowd" is naturally a source
of endless attraction. For the veterans
are decidedly social, and they cannot do
enough for one who has lost his way or
wants some little information about the
Home.
After the concert the day is soon
gone. The outsiders depart as the sun
sinks low, throwing it's long shadows
over the little city from the hill, where
the cemetery holds many of the COM
rades gone on before to their last rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

fort is a reminder Of days gone hy-all
hut the flowers. whgchAdo NOT essm ex-
nctly natural.
The Journal artist and q correspond
ens were recently accompanied about
the Home by Mr.. George A. Mitchell,
the genial private secretary OF the
governor.
First the headquarters were visited.
General Stephenson was found actively
at work. He greeted the visitors cor
daily. His Office is pleasantly situated
and overlooks the main square. In
turn tire other officers Of the Home wers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

The Roman name for what become
London was Augusta. The worlds
metropolis is a trifle larger but not so
pretty as our State capital, and the
Kennebec is as fine as the Thames or
''the beautiful, blue Danube."-Win
throp Ranner.-Now you've said it,
brother. Many thanks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

J. F. Young returned. last evening.
from Bayville. He left Mr.. Chick in
very critical condition. The physi-
clan said there had been slight change
but it was for the better rather than
the worse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

Miss B. Ballentyne of Madison, who
is visiting friends in the city, called up
on Miss Randall, manager Of the
Postal, Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

There are other features about the
Home, interesting enough to the visitor,
the billiard room, the guard house. where
the sometimes fractions and drunken vet
eran is placed to contemplate himself and
his conduct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

the second table" men are ready. there
Is a new layout.
Michael Thornton Ii the CHIEF
steward. He has 10 assistants and "
walters who jump about like the Abiest
hotel walters in the land, with reach
that is marvellous.
Just for ore roast the veterans get
away with 1000 pounds of beef. For 4
dinner OF corned beef and cabbage. 1900
pounds Of the former and 100 Of the
other fills the bill. Five barrels Of
stringed beans, eight bushels Of be'ets,
eight barrels of -four and 10 bushels OF
potatoes are the average for noon
day meal. They eat about 1000 pounds
CT ham week.
There is about the same quantity Of
coffee and tea congumed-90 gallons a
day. The steward counts on nife
pounds Of coffee to every 100 men.
Two hundred pounds Of butter are
consumed a day, and on Sunday 1000
pies disappear. A hash for breakfast
is made up of 600 pounds Of beef and
10 bushels Of potatoes.
The contemplation of so much Kitchen
work. is fit subject for woman's
nightmare. But, even to the washing OF
the dishes, which requires only four men.
the work is easily handled, both In the
preparing and serving. And it Is one Of
the most interesting departments to visit.
The laundry does it's work without any
fuss or furry. f. H. Bean with three
men look after the washing. There Is
no starching. The veterans shirts, un-
derclothes. towels, etc, are given their
weekly cleaning in cylindrical machines
and are thoroughly rlnsed several times
in soapy water. There is no wrlnger
process in extracting the water. but. in
stead, the clothes are put In copper yes
sells with holes In the sides. These yes
sells revo!ve 1850 turns to minute. like
sugar refiners. BY the centrifugal action
the greater part Of the water is elected.
The garments are then hung out to dry.
or in rainy weather In artificial drying
This work is done on
Tuesday and Wednesday. leav-
ing the other three days of the week for
such special work as may be necessary.
Six barrels of soap are used here week.
In the park there are many deer. They
are very tame and If you approach them
just right, you can pat them on the back. |
A little pond Is being made for them so
that they can drink in the old fashioned
way.
The two bears are in exceptionally good
flesh and health this summer and. morn
ing. noon and night have a walk around
within their small compass. The monkey
is as simple as ever and has been known
TO get away with enough peanuts and
candy in one day to kill dozen ordinary
summer girls.
Two ocelots are new exhibit. About
so often, the keepers say, they have a
fight. The correspondent was fortunate
sions. To and fro the spotted animals
paced like leopards, passing each other
without so much as look or SIGH.
Without word of warning the lady oce-
lot struck her companion on the head
with her right fore paw. jumped upon
him for a brief space. Then both fell
asleep after a few cursory growls had
been exchanged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

The cemetery on the hill grows larger
from year to year. The remains Of the
dead are sometimes taken away. but
most Of the deceased are buried near the
Home where now In the summer wind the
little flags blow, which were placed there.
June H. the Memorial day at the Home.
Here and there one sees flowers. or a
wreath placed on grave by some COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

The opera house, one Of the prcttiest
buildings. win open before very long. Il
i great opportunity for the veterans
When winter closes In they cannOt 81
around as much as they would like to.
But. when night comes, they find much
pleasure In the concerts given from 7 to
~ the Home band and orchestra.
Then twice q week, plays. and the best
plays that come this way are secured.
The veterans pay nominal admission
fee, much less than they would have to
anywhere else for the same perform
ances
Professor Theme has been In charge OF
the Home orchestra for Is years. He has
now. undoubtedly. the best in the State.
He Is as eafnest In his work today as he
ever was. and he throws his whole spir..
into the music. He Is often compliment
ca by visiting companies, who are Acc
customed to the best, for the way he and
his musicians present the selections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

The church is always well attended
summer and winter. The Protestant and
Catholic both have their services in the
same building, a pretty chapel with a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

Plant OF Gardner. and Hex. Father 71slIi-
San o. Halloweli. are the present oiaciaf-
Ing clcrgymen.
Choirs from Augusta and Gardner a.
ten sing at the services and this feature
u very much appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

The Togus National Home has an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-31

The contemplation of so much Kitchen
work. Is a fit subject for a woman's
nightmare. But, even to the washing Of
the dishes, which requires only four men.
the work is easily handled, both In the
preparing and serving. And it Is one Of
the most interesting departments to visit.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23
THE WAY THEY STAND,
NOTER FROM nm mELp.

Two Of the Mexican base ball
players who lett here with our team
have been sent back by Manager
Bragg Williams They will rest up
here and perhaps be given places In
the club later on,
At Little Rock yesterday the
best turn out of the season was
had and the Gazette deyotes over
a column aud half In reporting
the game,
Many of the ministers, lawyers
and state officials were out to see
the game AZ Little Rock yesterday,
Joe Beard got In a three bag hit,
while Bragg Williams pounded out
the leather for a two-bagger,
The Arkansas Gazette has dub.
bed our base ball team the "Noblea,"
This " u better name for them
than the Hot Springs News gave
them when they applied the name
"dreasere,
Little Rock has found II popular
to admit ladies' free TO the base
ball games, also to give grand stand
privileges free,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23
RAILROAD SPIKES,
From Shreveport journall

From Shreveport t0ufnall
Aupednlont W, A. Williams, In
hla special car going south, passed
through yesterday on a tour Of ln'
speetioa Of the "itay See accom-.
pauied by Assistant General Mana.
ger Hammond, Superintendent
Morley OF the northern division,
Superintendent Mcmahon Of the
bridges and building department
Mr aud Mrs. Horace Randall, Of
Shreveport, arrived IN the city yeas
tefday Mr., Randall left this morn.
Ing for his home, where he IA sta
tIOu agent for the =, n g., but Mrs,
Randall aud her little daughter will
remain Va Mena d month for their
health They are stopping at the
Parker house Meaa tAfhl News,
Mf VIM lidenb0fn, The Chleago
capitalist who proposes 10 furnish
the capital TO build a railroad down
the Red river valley arrived In the
6iiy iast evening IA The interest Of
that proposed enterprise,
The Texas aud Pacific eowpan,
u placing new electric lights on Ia
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23
FORTUNE HUNTERS,

Seattle, Wash, July 20, The
steamer Portland, which sails thle
afternoon for st, Mlehaela Alaska,
carries 1875 passengers, the full
limit and is loaded almost to the
danger line with provisions. Among
her passengers were several well
known men, lGxGoN MeGraw, for
many years president Of the First
National Bank Of Seattle governor
Of Washington for four years ond-
Ing January first last, aud later a
candidate for United States Seno-
tor to succeed W. s, Squire, goes to
the kondyhe region to seek his fors
tune again
General NJ, b. Carr, formerly
brigadIergeneral Of the state mill.
ltla and whose law practice Is the
largest Ia the state, Ia also pas.
sengef on the Portland, Capt A,
j, Ballet, at one time Yale's great
est oafsman and football player,
leaves a handsome law practice to
seek gold ON the Yukon,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23
A FAKE,

We published yesterday under q
four deck head, the news OF the as
sassInatIon of Capt General Wey'
ley as coming over the wires here
In this we did not make mlsstate
ment for The same did come over
the Postal Telegraph wires, and II
originated In the Merchants Ex
change at Memphis, Tenn, the why
or whereforee Of sending out the
message we know not We pre-
sumo the story q fake as we have
not seen II In any of the poperi
takInp dIapatehes,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23

Mr., Sam Hart, who has been
holding down the cashiers Job In
the Western Union Telegraph of
flee for a year, and who Is wei
thought of by Manager Hughes,
quit the employment Of the of the
Western Union to 20 with the Pos
tal and after remaining here for u
couple Of days, pulled out for ST.
Louis, Missouri, taking two other
,fexarhana lloys with him It Is
Thought that they are making for
the Alaskan gold fields. We hope
they may return loaded down with
t20 and 600 slugs,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23

engines, which are said to vie with
the sun IN bulhaucy Fine print
can be read 800 yards away from a
passing engine by the new light,
and the danger of running over
stock will be reduced to minimum
Six new engines are to be re-
eelyed shortly by the Texas and
Pacific railroad, The roads busl'
ness must be increasing
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23
BASE BALL.
Little Rock and Fort Smith Dead
Easy Winners Yesterday.

At Hot Springs yesterday the
Hot Springs team was beaten dead
easy in the first inning, as the score
will show
The TeXarkana team at Little
Rock, while beaten, did better than
they did at Hot Springs, Tor they
held the Little Rockers down until
the 9th inning, when that team
made a squirt and marked up three
runs, which put them ahead, after
which they marked up another run
thus doubling what our club made,
The game was full OF goose eggs
and the interest must have been
great, as 1t was no ones game until
the last inning was played, We
are glad to see our boys are doing
better work and hope to see them
win at least one game from Little
Rock out of the series, before they
leave there for lrt Smith,
The following is the report of the
games played Yesterday and the
standing of the league;
At Hot Springs,
Fort Smith 10 0 2 03l0O 0-19
Hot Springs 0 / 0 OO4 o. Z
At Little Rock,
Little Rock 0200 $500 l-6
TeSarkana OO2lOOO 20 %
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23
HE cor Eoos ENOUGH,

Umpire Sheridan, at the game
yesterday between Pltteburg and
Baltimore, gave such rank deels-
ions that he was knocked down and
then pounded with stale eggs
This Ia the second time Sheridan
has been treated thus, having once
upon a time got the same treat
ment at 81, Louis II Is q wonder
to us that such q mau will be kept
In this position,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23

our people are leaving daily for
some Of the watering places about
here, Dalby Springs has picked up
a few lately but Mount Mena has
caught the biggest part Next
year we expect TO hear and sec
many TeSarkana people domieled
al Mount Mena, the coming resort
for lhla aud other places ON the H.,
q, Il, n q, read,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23

Collins 0ainesl our eelebfatel /
bicycle rider has laid his wheel
aside until fall and will leave Mon-
day for pouphkeepsle, New York
where he will enter the llasnau
College of peumanshIp, and will re-
main there until he gets his sheep
skin,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23
For sale Al a naraain,

The east half Of block thirteen
tlin known as The Has0ne property
on State Lilac Avenue aud F6ufth
streets, A, Il, 0hi0,
Administrator
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-07-23

All kinds Of eafbonaied drinks,
euCh aa soda water, ginger ale etc.,
~ lpweeliprleNaf
II ifbxAaFAFA len 90,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18

he wanted. He only laughed and vas
coming on w, when she ordered him %
mart and wanted to know his business.
otil Laughing, he managed to say:
Why wife, don't you know me?"
on miserable tramp" she cried, what
40 you mean by calling me your wife.
believe you are crazy. Now. sir Won had
better make double-auick tracks away
from TINS house" and with that she reach
ca pack and drew forth his shot g'In.whioh
ne had loaded up heavily the day before
Inc farmer grew serious, and once more
tried TO convince his spouse OF his iuden-
uty' but she whistled for the dog. 1t was
a large splendid looking animal, and he
fet sure the faithful canine would know
nm and spring to him with a cry of joy
tie was right. The dog sprung for him
out there was blood in his eye, and he
came with savage growl The lady inter-
Tered and saved him. and the fond but
despairing husband hastily retreated from
his own domicile and secreted himself in
q neighboring wood.
That night, he again approached his
nome very cautiously and calling to his
wife, begged for admittance; but her
shrieks for help aroused the neighborhood,
ana in fifteen minutes there was a deter
mined posse armed with shot guns in pur-
suit of him, while several dogs, his own in
the lead, were baying on his track. He
ran INTO mick branch and barely had
time to escape by climbing up a large tree.
The men surrounded the place, and deter
mined to wait there until morning
Wien daylight broke, the far
mer offered to surrender Internationally,
If they would promise not to lynch him.
The terms were accepted, and under cover
Of two guns he descended. After recount
ing the story of how he had been clipped
IN the village, and showing the marks on
his clothing and other corroborative proof,
he finally convinced his captors that he
was not an imposter. They escorted him
to his faithful helpmeet. who, after he
had shown familiarity with certain mat
ters of a domestic nature, received him
back into the family fold
Scarcely a man in the whole town es-
caped-in fact. a census of the place the
next morning would have revealed only
two the minister and physician. The fol-
lowing day being Sunday, there was
preaching at the Methodist church. The
opening hymn was Jesus Lover of My
Soul" and when the six young men who
composed the choir stood up all in a row,
without a single strand of hair upon their
face or skull. and sung that familiar line,
Cover my defenseless head there was
a litter all through the congregation, and
the preacher himself smiled.
The barber, who entered so heartily into
the fun the day of the clipping, had time
to repent at his lesure-for it was three
months before he cut any hair again, and
his Office became a hermitage.
w. M Hobby.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
MARITAL BOOM AT ORLANDO.
Orlando Firm TO Do Repairs on ihe
Cruiser Vesuvius.


Orlando. Fla, April r-orlando is on a
matrimonial boom. On Tuesday night, at
the residence of ex-Mayor Gore his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Eva c. Bartlett. was united in
marriage TO o. s. Robinson.
Thursday at high twelve, at the resi-
dence OF Capt. w. II. Reynolds, his daugh-
ter, Miss Kittie, and William A. Hols-
houser, formerly of this place, but now Of
ST. Petersburg, were married. and two
hours later took the southbound train for
the home Of the groom. A third we'd
ding is promised for tomorrow EASTER
morning, and active preparations are go
ing forward for the fourth one, which is
reported TO be not more than ten days
away.
The South Florida Foundry and Ma
chine Works Of this place have entered in
10 a contract 10 do some repairing on the
government cruiser Vesuvius, which now
lies In Tampa bay. Workmen have gone
over from here 20 do the work.
Active preparations are going on under
local committees for the annual meetings
Of the Florida State horticultural Society
which convenes hero on the 4th Of next
month ana continues four days This
promises TO be the most important meeting
in the history OF this most useful organ
ization.
The city Sunday schools are preparing
for their annual union Sunday school ex-
cursion and picnic. These occasions have
been both enjoyable and instructive In past
years Points o. historical interest have
been visited. and the opportunity given 10
the little folks 10 familiarlze themselves
with local geographical and historical
features Of South Florida. The coming
event Will be w TO the record IN this re-
spect
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18

The Golden Days Social Club will give
its first Easter ball tomorrow night at
the Odd Fellows hail. A very pleasant
time is anticipated. The committee having
the affair in charge consists of Messrs. d.
M. Leonard. chairman; j. Hernandez, D.
Counihan S. Paul, W. p. Connors, A.
Paul, c. r. Harrison, D. ]. Keane, p. J.
Hernandez. James Ruane. John ]. Fitz-
patrick w. Hilbnrn and ]. Carrick.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18
Z &c.

For a nice, strong, pack
ing Trunk, this is no toy;
has a good, strong lock and
key. See them; you will be
surprised.
We have just received a
large shipment of Trunks,
all '97 patterns. You should
see our ANTIQUE OAK FIN
ISHED Trunk. 1t is a beauty.
We have another sole
leather bound and linen
lined, heavy leather straps
attached, and has all of the
latest improvements, usually
sold at $500, our On IN
price large size). .OJuJU
We have others. Call and
see them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18

Zelena, one of the prettiest and daintiest
of comic operas, will be given at the the
alter Thursday night. The opera Tas
given last season anu was said to be one
of the finest amateur entertainments
ever given in Savannah. 1t was COM
posed by Mr.. ]. A Beall and Mr.. John M
Black, and is a potpourri of the best Sc
lections from standard comic operas.
A great part of the music will be new
and a number of new features and special
ties will be introduced. Specialties from
the latest successes in the comic opera
world will be put on and the costumes will
be entirely new. The chorus will number
seventy voices and it has been rehearsing
for some time
In trying to present good music and
singing the dramatic part of the opera will
not be neglected and the caste has been
under the direction of Mr.. Joseph F.
Doyle. The groupings and dances will be
looked after by Prof. Black.
The cast will be very strong and is al
most the same as that which presented
the opera last season. Miss Hattie We'll
will play the leading role and her sweet
voice ane dramatic ability insures it being
well played.