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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-24

Richmond. We also made quick work
of belated wagon train, and, tired
after so vigorous a day of foraging,
went into camp.
after laying on our arms all night,
we were called early, and before day
light were in the saddle, ready for the
events of the most glorious day of the
war. The trouble began at an early
hour. We advanced and met the enemy's
sllirmish line, brushing them before
us easily. In q short time we were ad-
vancing, apparently on Lees wagon
train, but, instead, we soon found our
selves headed through Lees army.
Then the last bugle command Of n hos
tile nature was blown. and we were
charging at them.
"As we rushed on, two of Gen. Cor
don's aids rode out. They carried a
flag of truce. That practically ended
the war"
This historic flag of truce, men
toned by Mr.. Sisson, was the dirty
towel so humorously referred to by Gen.
Gordon in his lecture on The Last Days
of the Confederacy." The towel, though
soiled as badly as the drying apparatus
in country printing Office, was so
much cleaner than any of the apparel
worn by the march-stained men that it
seemed white in comparison. The dis
play of so dirty rag was the signal of
triumph for the north, and n silent
declaration that the country was re-
united.
"a federal officer rode out to meet
the truce-bearers," continued Mr.. Sis
son. meanwhile Custer rode at the
head of his charging column, entirely
ignorant of the proffered truce. The
aids spurred their horses and overlook
Custer, who ordered the column to halt.
The moving line stopped and the dash
ing Custer rode back to Gen. Gordon's
headquarters.
"While terms of surrender were be-
ing discussed a squad of confederate
cavalry dashed into the front of the
union ranks. Gordon hastened to send
them command to cease hostilities, but
found himself without an aid. He dis
patched a willing federal soldier, who
bore Gordon's order to end the attack.
This was the gallant southern generals
last official direction of the war, and il
was executed by a soldier from the
opposing ranks.
Cluster came back from Gordon's
tent alone. AS he passed we heard him
tell Gen. Kapehart, uncovering his head
the while, that Gen. Lee was treating
for capitulation. Those of us who
heard it set up a cheer. 1t was carried
down the line and across the valleys
until the very hills shook with the
shouts of joy from the throats OF
thousands of the boys in blue, who
realized that the war was over"
Bugler Sisson does not claim that he
blew the last order of the war; but his
regimental historian gives him the
credit for it, and facts bear out the
statement. The bugler who sounded
the final charge before Lees surrender
Is a well-to-do citizen, and was former.
ly partner of eX-Gov. Morehouse in the
real estate and loan business.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-24

airy treasure for 33 years. Under the
eyes of Ainsworth II. Spofford the IL
brary has grown from infancy to vigor-
GUS virility. Mr.. Spofford was appoint
ed by Abraham Lincoln in 1864, and has
held his position without interruption
or political Intervention from that date
until the present.
The new congressional library build
ing, which is now being celebrated
both in song and story, is the result
of the continuous and persistent eff
forts on the part of Mr.. Spofford to in
duce congress to make proper provision
for the rapidly wealth of
learning.
Col. John L. Smithmeyer, of Austrian
birth, came to this country in 1S47, a
well-equipped civil engineer, with con-
siderable learning in architecture. TO
him was committed the task of prepar-
ing plans for the new library building
which was authorized by congress. He
did the work with exceptional skill, and
everybody who has seen the work de.
clares that the library is the most beau
tiful building on earth, not excepting
Tai Mahal, the famous building of
beauty on the upper Ganges, in India.
Col. Smithmeyer never received pay
from the government for his work,
and now has claim pending before
congress for compensation for his in
tellectual labor, His claim will prob
ably be like all other claims of that char.
aoter. The government is not honest.
IL is not likely that Col. Smithmeyer
will ever receive the compensation due
him for his magnificent work.
SMITH d. FRY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-24


Sweetwood, lumberman in the wilds
OF the Allegheny mountains, one day
recently, corners the market on fast
travelling.
Sweetwood is young man about %
years of age. He is the son of farmer
from one of the most rural districts of
this county, big, rawboned, and fearless
of anything on top of earth. AS with
all farmers, so with this one, work dur
ing the winter season is slack, and
John, thinking to earn an extra penny
for himself, det rE.ined late in the fall
of 1896, and with the opening of the
numbering season, to go into the woods
and spend the winter logging" l.
numbering, as in every other kind of
employment, experience counts for a
great deal, and the inexperienced, or
"greenies," as they are termed in the
lumbermen's camp, are not deemed
capable of performing the work of an
old hand at the business, and so are gen
orally put at work ON something more
simple.
Fifteen and twenty years ago lumber
ing was vastly different in the Allegha-
nes from what it is to-day. Then vir-
gin forests covered the entire range of
mountains and the lumbermen had only
TO select the timber nearest to some
stream, and the work of getting the
logs to water TO float down to market
was a question of minor Importance.
Now, owing 10 the fact that all the tim
Der along the large streams has been
cut, the getting of the logs to water is
one of the gravest questions confront
ing the lumbermen. Where practical
BILE, what ara termed log drives" are
erected for this purpose. a log drive"
is simply constructed by laying two
hewed logs alongside each other, in a
trail cut from the camp to the nearest
stream, sometimes five, eight or ten
miles away. These drives are usually
prepared early in the fall, and when the
first fall of snow comes they are put
in condition for use by hauling drag
along between them, which packs down
the snow. On this water is poured and
allowed to freeze, the result being a
rude trough of ice, over which the logs
glide down grade with startling swift,
ness But these drives are not all down
grade. Perhaps half the distance will
be up grade, and to get the logs up the
mountain teams of horses are used
After the logs are rolled into the drive
team is hitched To a log with perhap;
100 ahead of it, according 20 the steep
ness of the incline, and in this way the
whole string is pushed to the top. Il
was while working on one of these
drives that Sweetwood met with the
following thrilling experience;
With canthook he was to follow the
first log as n sort of steerer, whose duty
II was to see that all was well. If the
log caught fast on any protruding ice
snow or wood, with his hook he would
loosen it so that the trail would com,
on. When the drive is in bad condition
the steerer always finds plenty to do u
keep him busy, but If there is lots o
snow and cold weather, the slide il
usually all that can be desired, and tn,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-24

Ex-Ambassador Bayard has shipped
his favorite English saddle horse to this
country.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-24
A TERRIBLE RIDE.

\ these days of
modern appliances
and p e I f e C t e d
means of travel
by steam and cleo
t r i C i t y mutilat-
ing distance at the
rate of a mile a
minute. or even
more, is considered
nothing so start
ling, but the rapid
transit and t h e
modus opera n d i
t h e r e O f partici-
Nofa1 IN lNx- Tlhr
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-24

First Veteran-So you fought all
through the war, did you?
Second Veteran-Yes
"I didn't know you were in the war;"
"Neither was. was at home with
my wife."---N. Y. Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

]. Z. Tibbetts is recovering from a
severe attack of muscular rheumatism.
His many friends will be glad to know
that he is better. He is IS years of age
but in good health with the exception
Of his rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

Major II. \. Shorey of the Bridgton
News. accompanied by Miss Shorey,
was in the city. Wednesday, making
flying visit with the formers daugh-
ter. Miss Eva Shorey, the stenogra-
pher in the office Of the clerk of the
House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

Mrs. James P. Baxter Mrs. Charles
II. Ogden and Mrs. s. w. ThaXter of
Portland. were among the number of
ladies' in Augusta. Wednesday. They
were at the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

Ladies who expect to attend the re-
c:.ction at City hall, next month
should call at Haskell Bros, and Sc
cure a pair of satin slippers. They are
very fine goods and are being sold at
n great sacrifice to close cut the line.
See their ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

The annual meeting of the Moose
River Los Driving Co. will be held at
Grand Army hall, in this city on Feb.
Il. at 10 O'Clock; and. on the following
day. at the same place the annual
meeting of the Kennebec Log Driving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

Mr.. G. +. Kendrick and daughter
Annie of Boothbay Harbor. are in the
city for few days the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. G. +. Flynt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

The Baptist Young Peoples society
of Christian E,ndeavor. will entertain
the members of the church and society
this evening at the vestry. Old and
together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

George Fl. Greeley was in Augusta.
Wednesday. stopping at the Augusta
House on his return home to Bangor
from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

1 |
The ERANDRETH Co.. a74 CANAL ST., N. "
Arthur w. Laughlin. Portland: Ar
thur f. Forbes. Paris: Geo H. Gilman
Houlton: F. II. Dexter. Springvale; C
p. Burleigh. Augusta: c. w. Robbins
Old Town: c. +. Flynt. Augusta; W
d. Stinson. Augusta; w. J. Landers
Gardiner: j. =. Bass. Bangor: j. V
Lane Augusta: Thomas d. Sale. Port
land; Charles T. Libby. Portland
Charles f.. Kendrick. Boothbay Harbor
j. NJ. S. Hunter. Pennington: c. NJ
Twitchel. Augusta; Jesse H. Ogier
Damariscotta; Frank ~ Colley. Bel
fast; Frank l. Wilson, Belfast: j. p
Cilley, Rockland and Henry c. Prince
Waterville.
After disposing Of considerable rou.
tine business. Treasurer Nickery pre-
scented the following report:
Cash on hand. Jan. 1896 ........... 500. .
sil3.6
Paid out, as per vouchers .......... l35. L
Cash on hand, Jan. 81. 1897 .......... SITS. n
The election OF officers for 1897 re-
suited in the unanimous choice of the
following list ~
I. President, Clarence b. Burleigh of
Augusta: vice presidents. Chester w
Robbins of Old Town. John NJ. S. Hun
ter of Pennington. Arthur f. Forbes of
South Paris; secretary, Joseph Wood
of Portland: treasurer, Peieg O. Wick
cry of Augusta; corresponding secre-
tary, j. p. Cilley of Rockland: execu-
tive committee, Clarence s. Burleigh
lex ofticio) of Augusta. Marshall n.
Rich ol Portland, John F. Hill of Au-
gusta, Charles B.cHaskell of Pittsfield
The following county historians for
1897 We're appointed;
droscoggin-Charles f. Waterman
Of Mechanic Falls.
Aroostook-Gee. Fl. Gilman of Houl-
ton.
Cumberland-G. S. Rowell of Port
land.
Frankln-D. H. Knowlton of Farm
ington.
Hancock-Joseph Wood of Portland
kennebec-Ernest W. Morrell of
Gardiner.
Knox-Jonathan p Cilley of Rock
land.
Lincoln-Jesse H Ogier of Damaris-
Gotta.
OXford-Arthur l.. FORBES of South
Paris.
Penobscot-Chester w. Robbins of
Old Town.
Piscataquis-Orin S Haskell of Pitts
field
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES F. Upton of Bath.
Somerset-Charles b. Haskell of
Pittsfield. +t
Waldo-Lucius H. Murch of Belfast
Washington-George w. Drisko of
Machias.
York-Frank H. Dexter of Spring
vale.
f. w. Morrell of Gardiner, was elected
essayist for the annual meeting of 1898.
with Geo. II. Gilman of Houlton, as
alternate. c. Is. Burlegh of Augusta.
was elected poet for next year with c.
A. Pllsbury of Belfast, alternate.
County historians from Hancock,
Knox. York and oxford. made brief re-
ports from their sections. A vote of
thanks was passed to ex-Gov Cleaves
and Gov. fOwers for their kindness in
sending out their addresses in advance
in form for printing. There were sew
eral discussions, first over the matter
of free advertising and booming for
the Maine summer resorts Of the
smaller class. then over the printing
of the annual reports in book form, and
then over the expense of the arrange
ments for the annual excursion.
1t was voted to raise the annual dues
from 81 to 81 per year. to take effect
Jan. l. 1898.
A committee consisting of Messrs
Dexter. Rowell and Sale was appointed
to consider the matters of publication
referred to in the presidents address
to report. today. At 1915 the meeting
adjourned to $50. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

j. Z. Young was in waterville.
Wednesday,.
Col. j. W. Porter of Bangor. was in
Augusta. yesterday
Mr.. l. w. Dyer of Gorham. was in
Augusta. yesterday.
G. NJ. Coombs of Lewiston, was in
Augusta, Wednesday.
William A. Hall of Vassalboro. was
in Augusta, yesterday.
Gel. Elias Miliken went to Auburn,
yesterday, Oh business.
Hon. l. c. Libby of Waterville, was
in the city, Wednesday.
Clarence Hale. Esq. of Portland, was
in the city, Wednesday,
Mrs. James Spaulding of Portland
| was in Augusta, Wednesday.
vas in the city. Wednesday.
Mrs. Hannah j. Bailey of Winthrop
was in the city, Wednesday.
Miss Ida Morrill, of Winthrop is the
| Suest Of Mrs. II. F. Tibbetts.
Miss Laura Jackman of Bangor. is
| the guest of Mrs. c. w. Jones'
The Bath and Augusta teams will
| play in City hall, Friday evening.
| Hon. Charles +. Littlefield of Rock
land. was in Augusta Wednesday,
| Miss Lillian Malcolm in GONZALES
cling from her recent severe illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Briggs of Win
| throp. were in the city, Wednesday.
| Senator and Mrs. A. j. Billings of
| Freedom, are at Capt. Thomas Clark s
for the winter.
Mr.. F. \. Wilson of Bangor. the pres
| ident Of the Maine Central Railroad
| was in Augusta, Wednesday.
The ladies of the congregational
church will give supper in the chapel
| on State street, one week from tonight
The Shorthand Club will meet, to-
night. at the Shaw Business College
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

There is a new winter industry in
Rockland. 1t is the putting UP of
homeless smoked herring in little tin
boxes, the exact counterpart of the
ordinary sardine box, but by a process
that greatly improves this quality and
flavor and makes them very delicious
for the table and fer lunching pur-
poses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

The ladies of the Congregational
church will give a supper in the chapel
on State street. one week from tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

The Shorthand Club will meet. to-
night. at the Shaw Business College.
All members are requested to be pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

Mr.. f. A. Wilson of Bangor, the pres
ident Of the Maine Central Railroad
was in Augusta, Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

Senator and Mrs. A. j. Billings OF
Freedom, are at Capt. Thomas Clark:
for the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Briggs of Win
throp. were in the city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

Miss Lillian Malcolm in GONZALES
cling from her recent severe illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

). e. Young was in Waterville.
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

We shall offer at this sale many bar
gains in Ladies' Boots. Do not fail to
examine our Bargain Counter Notice:
No cards punched nor checks given on
the above named goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

Col. j. w. Porter of Bangor, was in
Augusta, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-28

Hon. Charles f. Littlefield of Rock
land. was in Augusta, Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
REDS CELEBRATE.
Meet in New York and Rejoice
Over CanOvas' Death.

New York. Aug. IA group of an
archists who make their headquarters
in this city held a meeting last night
at Clarendon hall to celebrate the
death of the leading despot of Spain.
Canovas del Castillo, executed by the
anarchist Michael Coli"
The speakers were Emma Goldman,
S. Pallavicini, Pestor. Charles w. Now
bray, Aleardo A. N1oscoso, H. NJ. Kelly,
Arrange Quintano and a few others less
notorious, whose names were not an
nounced.
H. NJ. Kelly presided. eve are here
tonight" said Kelly, ito celebrate the
removal from this world of tears of a
despot. Why should we not celebrate
his death? We are glad that the lead
ing despot of Spain is dead. He will no
longer torture human beings. If that
opinion be crime, then 1 must be
placed in the category of criminals. We
despotisn in Spain. We are candid
enough to say to the world that we are
glad he is gone. May his like never be
seen again. To the powers that be we
say there is a judgment day
Emma Goldman next made her ap-
pearance, carrying with her pictures of
Among other things she said: I'VE
can't be sorry for the death of a man
VINO was not human being, but a
beaSt. He invented most horrible tor
III lIe pOOI people SlOf1Iy
his end. Another tyrant will take his
place, and another Coli will rise up.
fortunes and prison will not prevent it.
| see all the police and detectives here
They are too lazy to go to work in fac
tories. 1t is easier for them to stand
on street corners and let their clubs fall
on some ones head. The death of Can
oYas consider the most important act
OF the last 20 years. 1 am sure that
Coli Will not be the first man to show
ISM
frequently while Miss Goldman was
speaking there was loud cheering fol-
lowed by cries of Bravo bravo" An
archist Moscoso described the wax rlris.
oners are tortured in Spanish dungeons
and Pallavicini, in Italian, denounced
the police.
There was large force of uniformed
policemen and detectives at the meet
ing which was a crowded one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17

perform the duties usually pertaining
to these offices; the committee of five
above mentioned to act as advisory
committees, and also as to membership
committees to secure members from
their organizations.
Sec. 5. This constitution may be
amended or added to at any regular
meeting of the executive committee,
upon an affirmative vote of twO-th1rdS
of the members of said committed; no
tice of such amendment having been
given SO days prior to said meeting.
The following churches and religious
organizations of the city and suburbs
We're represented by the chairmen of
the committees at the league meeting:
First Presbyterian-J. B. Lar1mer
First Congregat L.BlakeS-
ley.
First Christian-W. E. Irelan.
Shiloh Baptist-S. w. Pasker.
Y. w. c. AIRS. c. ]. Evans.
Friends-John Coats.
Swedish Baptist-August Lundgren.
Third Presbyterian-P. W. Griggs-
First Baptist-W. G. Frazeur
Oakland Presbyterian-Rev. l.. X.
Smith.
Third Christian-Wm. Boyes.
Salvation Army-Capt. Jos. Hawk
Y. NJ. G. A.-D. R. Evans.
North Congregational-M. L. Camp
bell.
Kansas Avenue NJ. Geo. L. Mil
Ter.
North Christian-W. J. Strobaugh.
Martin NJ. E.-HeV. Mr.. Nickerson.
Swedish Lutheran-A. V. LindeH.
Central Congregational-A. G. Car
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
THREE FLOATS FROM NEWTON
Railroad Men of That City to be
Splendidly Represented,

Newton, Aug. 17.-Newton will be
represented at the Santa Fe celebration
at Topeka, September 90, by at least
three floats and a large number of
men.
The meeting Saturday night of rail-
road men to consider the part this city
will take in the celebration was full of
enthusiasm. Newton's railroad men,
the officials. heads of departments and
employees, all are united in the belief
and intention that there shall be a good
representation made from here. They
have gone to work with a zest that will
not admit of failure. If their work is
not open or does not manifest itself for
awhile, do not think that they do not
mean business, for you can count on it
that a good attendance from here and
some excellent floats will be at To-
peka on Santa Fe day.
One of the three floats will be from
the bridges and building department.
superintendent Banker intends, and SO
do those under him, that this depart
nlent shall be represented we'll both by
floats and by men. Another float will
be from the mechanical department.
Foreman Tisdale of the roundhouse, Mr..
Murphy, his assistant, and the men
there are just as enthusiastic as Mr..
Banker. Then the trainmen will make
display. Agent Horst and others are
in the movement and you can count on
it's being put through in good shape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-17
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS

John F. McManus is in st. Louis.
The Topeka Base Ball association is $3.50
in debt.
Theo Snattinger returned from SaIina
yesterday.
A sign on lower Kansas avenue reads,
''Papper hangin."
Henry Stevenson is farming on a large
scale in Lyons county.
Brownfield's medicine show was at
Minneapolis Saturday.
The moving machine is again at work
on the capitol graunds.
Ralph Van Houten will join the Topeka
camping party at Vera today.
United States Senator Harris will re-
turn to Washington October 1.
The state board of charities meets at
the insane asylum tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Ross have re-
turned from their wedding trip.
Frank FARRELL has returned from a two
weeks vacation spent at Manitou.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Shultz, 14s EN-
NETT street, are the parents of a son.
Prizes are soon to be announced for the
best decorated wheels in the Floral pa
rade.
Probate Judge Do1man has sent Doug
las Reed and Ed Edmonds to the reform
school.
The Topeka Herald is a new Juvenile
publication in Topeka Carl Henderson is
the editor.
]. w. Ferguson has sold the house at
sos West Sixth street to Anna R. Evans
for 1900.
Eugene Sharum arrived from Muscogee,
I. T.. yesterday and will stop in the city
few days.
Morris Cain of the office of the secre-
tary of state has gone to western Kansas
on a business trip.
The Tribe of Ben Hur will give an en-
tertainment at Hamilton han on the
evening of September 2.
Mrs. Sells-Greenspan has presented a
portrait of her late husband. Allen Sells.
to the St, Ananias club.
DR.. Dent Hogeboom has returned to his
home in Pittsburg, Kan, after a visit
with his parents in this city.
Freddy Reust, who pitched in two of
the Topeza-Abilene games. is now playing
with the Kansas City Blues.
The members of the court minuet will