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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
ACQUIRE BRAVERY.
Old Soldier Tells How 10 Overcome In
herent Cowardice.

r would like to let young men
cry, like almost any other attribute,
can be acquired. | would like To let
them know this because. there are some
poor fellows who are brought into the
world with a timid nature that causes
them much suffering. While having an
admiration for brave men, they feel
that they are towards, and accuStom-
ing themselves to this belief they never
attempt to fight against their weak
ness. DO You know | really believe
that most of the noted brave men Of
the world have become brave simply
by Systematically overcoming coward
ice. Did not Lannes, Napoleon S most
dashing general, say, The man who
says he never felt fear is a poltroon and
a liar?' But. while LanneS thus ac-
knoWledged to the sensation of fear.
he never allowed himself to show it.
and that is the point. Moreover, by
practice such things become easy.
Now, if there is any young man who is
a coward and wishes to become brave,
let me say this to him: Make
up your mind first OF all that it
is much preferable to suffer death than
to be trampled upon or Inundated.
From what you have experienced you
know the disgust, the suffering, acute
and degrading, that results when you
back down in an unmaniy fashion. Say
this, then | much prefer to die than
to experience such feelings again. I'M
press it upon your mind, and then, as
a test to your spirit, force yourself to
face those things that you have been
avoiding from fright. If man has
been overawing you. blutfing you. in
plain terms lay for him deliberately,
bluff him back double. and if he wishes
to fight throw yourself upon him with
a vim and punch hard. He cannot do
more than kill you. and, as you have
made up your mind that it is better to
die than to submit to humiliation, your
death. as it were. is n thing already
programmed. And if you whip him the
sensation is very agreeable and frees
you from any further fears of falling a
victim to cowardice. New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
PRIMITIVE CAMP COOKERY.
No Style About 1t. But the Soldiers Eat
Heartily.

Telling of life at Camp Mobile, where
United States regulars are now as
sembling, writer in the Mobile Regis
ter says: The days Of the spider and
skillet. the spit and the crane are ali
brought WILDLY back TO the minds Of
those who We're youngsters when these
kitchen utensils We're in their glory,
before the modern stove and its accom-
panyinS dyspepsia were known to such
a large extent AT the present day. TIL"
kitchens are about northeast of the
tents, and as the tents face northeast
they are at the side of the openings of
the tents. and removed about - to 100
feet. At the first kitchen encountered
the cook had several pots of generous
dimensions hung upon an iron rod.
which was supported by two forked
sticks driven securely in the ground,
and under these pots thus suspended
there was a hot wood fire. Potatoes
and other vegetables We're boiling in
these pots. as we'll as coffee. The oven
reminds one of ali immense telescope
case SO much used by the drummers.
1t looked like it was made out of sheet
iron ana its proportions were as gener-
Gus as were those of the pots. kettles
and other kitchen paraphernala, In
this oven the biscuits and other bread
were put. and then Goals of fire We're
hnaped upon the top of the oven and
underneath as Well. and soon here
emerged from its spacious interior bis
cults Just like mother used to make"
AT another kitchen the process of boil
ing was altered somewhat. \ deep
trench was dug in the ground. and,
across this trench there were placed
what looked like fish bars. This ar-
rangement had the appearance Of a
miniature barbecue pit. ON top of the
iron cross bars We're placed the pots,
which We're singing merlily.
1t was not long before the supper call
was sounded. At one company it was
sounded with tin dipper upon the top
but ii answered the same purpose rs
the late up-to-date announcement. The
men came trooping over to the kitchen
with Il tin cup. a tin plate and tin
skillet. and in these utensils they re-
ceived their supper. which they ate
with great relish, seated fiat upon the
ground, with the green grass for a
tabIecloth. All along the line these
kitchens were smoking. and the men
were croWdiug around their best friend
the cook, waiting to get their supper.
It was all done decently and in order,
and il was done quickly, SO that in a
very few minutes every man in the
rnuuanN was served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

cuba has - public and 53S private
schools There is an institution Of sec
ondary instruction in each province and
per cent Of the white population can read
ana write ana twelve per cent Of the col
ored population. Education is compul-
sorry
The Tinted States imported from Cuba
before commerce was disturbed by the
present war almost one ana a half billion
pounds Of sugar. valued at 81 040. 333 per
wear. Thu average annual import of mo-
Iasscs was aver H. go 600 gallons, valued
AT 81. $50. Up ana oyer lG.u1.0o0 pounds of
tobacco. worth about 81. 6ga 800.
In the year 1891 the total imports of the
United States from cuba amounted to
SiI. 43a5.
The PRINCIPAL products OF cuba are sug-
ar. tobacco. molasscs. rum. bananas. IRON
ora. manganese cedar ana mahogany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

tors are stored in hoxes olonrsiaa ~.
wagon. To be fitted hastily 10 The unne,
end of the poles as fast ns thev are Win
drawn from the wagon When tho on
Ger in command of rhe train hnIts his
wagons. when wheel into nosition a+ nj
command the wire men attach ono 81, !
of the wire to The hell of tbntr sergaant
and set out m a swift doubIe time ar 10
trot Two mon nrued win crowhare ,3,
preceded them 10 Yards ana thrmsf thn;,
bars far into the earth They thpn dash
ahead twice thar distance ana nerforn, a
like operation havino nassad AZ tho "a
yard limit two otbnr bar MON VIII, uore
making the hola for Tho second ,ance Ae
fast as the mon work tho lance nnn loa,,
up with then, The nn,a uagnn lnne
along on The hmm and Tho nnias saeT r.
fly out of If in :, ma~icai sort If u,ay ,n9
take Their. ernct anej7;o,, in ,',,o ui,L ~
ers thar have alraa1,. hann tat Nv 49,
has heen att,nh,i ~ 49,, ;,,Y,,i, ,,. W.,
the reels in Tho hi.. ua.,o,, s,,in non,r;i,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

experiment station has been inVestiga-
ting this matter and finds that Rhode
Island greetings and the Baldwin can
be produced in the southern and west
ern portions and along Lake Champ
lain, but in the nc rthern and eastern
sections it is too cold fer them. OF
course there is an occasional locality
beyond this district W hich is an excep-
ton The folIowin g lis has been pre-
pared for Vermont and applies to New
England and southern Canada.
Summer Yellow Transparent,
Pointed Pipka, Lievland Raspberry.
Swftzer, Simbrisk No 9: fall, Golden
White, Ostrekoh, ! ntonovka. Long
field, Hibernal; winte r, Arabka Royal
Table. The difficulty in purchasing
RUSSIAN varieties is tn at one can never
be sure by the name OF what he is get
ting, as several Varietl es pass by the
same name. The Amer lean Pomologi-
cal society has recomn ended the fol-
lowing list for New Eng and: Summer,
Alexander. Early Han vest. Haas,
Pomme Girls. Red Astrac hen, Sops of
Wine: fall FAN Wine Fa. neuse. Gold
ing cam Golden Pippim, Pumpkin
Sweet Pound SWeetD Wi inter- Bald
VIM Canada Reinette, Gil pin, Peach
tof Montreal) PeWaukee Rhode Is
land Greening, Ribston, Scott Winter
The 10 hardy varieties fer northern
New England. including air classes.
would be the following: Sum mer. yell
low Transparent Red Astrachan. Long
field. Oldenburg- fall. Fameuse McIn-
tosh' Wealthy; winter, Scott Winter
PeWaukee, Arctic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
Brief Note OF Notables.

General George S. Batcheller of New
York will sail for Cairo on Jan. + where
ne will resume his place as one of the
Judges Of the Egyptian mixed court. upon
Mh'h bench he has already served ten
years.
Catherine Weed Ward. who is now
touring the United States with her hus
nand, Is the granddaughter of Thrrlow
Weed Both Mrs. W ard and her husband
are fellows Of the Royal Photographic
Society of England.
The Duke of Tcck. who was left in
rather uncomfortable circumstances.
finally, by the death of his Duchess.
has had palace offered to him by the
King Of Wurtemburg.
The Duchess of York is the only
British princess who has ever given
her name to foreign town. Mayville.
rear BouloSne, was christened after
the future queen consort.
1t is announced that ex-President
CleN Gland and Secretary Gage will
make addresses at the opening of the
Wlnona Presbyterian Assembly at
Warsaw. Ind, next June.
DR.. Grenier the Mussulman deputy. who
attracted so much attention on his first
appearance in Paris, has not made as
many converts as he at first hoped for
Ills latest admirer. young Roumanian
mas Just been sent to an insane ASYLUM
J. Fl. Carroll, recently appointed
consul to Messina. Italy, is descend
ant of Charles Carroll of Carrollton.
and is said to he the only one of the
family who was ever a Republican
TAME David, the Hindoo convert.
who is now in Chicago trying to
"Christianize the Christians lost his
caste in India by entering the liquor
business and becoming a saloon keeper
in Ceylon.
General Robert T.. Lees birthday will
be observed in Atlanta on Jan. 20 by an
elaborate celebration by the Ladies'
Memorial Association. the Daughters of
the Confederacy and the Survivors Asso-
cation of Georgia. Lees birthday is q
legal holiday in that state.
President Faure of France, has made
several visits to the constructive works
now in progress for the 1900 exposition,
and is particularly Interested in the
progress made in the foundation for
the great Alexander III bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
Great Books OF the Year.

At a recent meeting of the New York
Library Association and the New York
Library Club a committee was ap-
pointed to go carefully over the works
of fiction published in 1897. and make
a list of those deemed worthy of per
mament shelf room in public Libraries.
The books published were many. but
those that come up to the committee
standard were few enough. They We're
only seven and the following: ION the
Face of the Waters" by Mrs. F. A.
Steel; st. Ives" by Robert Louis
Stevenson: The Gadny," by f. l.. Noy-
nich SCHOOL fer Saints by Joht,
Oliver Hobbies: Captain Courageous.
by Rudyard kipling; Hugh Wynne,
Free Quaker" by DR.. $. Weir Mitchell;
and The Choir INVISIBLE by James
Lane Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
An Obstacle.

I was climbing up mountain path
With many things to do,
Important business of my own,
And other peoples, too,
When | ran against Prejudice
That quite cut off the view
Nv work was such as could not wait,
My path quite clearly showed,
My strength and time We're limited,
! carried quite load,
And there that hulking Prejudice
SAT all across the road.
So | spoke TO him politely,
For he was huge and high.
And begged that he would move Il hi,
And let me travel by;
He smiled. but as for moving.
lie didn't even try.
And then l reasoned quietly
With that colossal mute;
Nv time WAS short, no other path
The mountain winds were cool;
| argued like a solomon.
He sat there like Il fool.
Then | few into passion.
! danced ana howled and swore,
] pcited and beabored him
TIL | was stiff and sore;
He got rs mad as did.
But he sat there as before.
And then begged him on my knees:
might De kneeling still
If so / hoped TO move that mass
Of ohduratc Hewitt:
As well invite the monument
TO vacatc Bunker Hin.
So | sat before him helpless,
In an ecstasy of woe;
The mountain mists were rising last,
The sun was sinking slow.
When a sudden inspiration came,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

A physician who has been studying
the effect of liquors on the voice states
that none of the great singers have
ever been teetotalers. Wine. taken i'm
moderation he believes is useful for
the voice but beer thickens it and
makes it gutteral.
Something like intelligence is often
exhibited by plants. If. during a dry
season, bucket of water be placed
near growing pumpkin or melon vine,
in the course of a few days the vine
Will turn from it's course and get at
least one of it's leaves in the water
Cigarette smoking is said by doctors
to be specially productive of those
white spots on the tongue and the in
sides of the cheeks which are known as
smokers patches"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
Apples for Cold Climates.

The limit of successful apple culture
has been steadily moving northWard.
This movement has been accelerated
by the planting of crab apples and Rus
sian varieties. especially the selection of
native hardy seedlings and the adoption
of better orchard methods. The Vermont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10
Bands OF Mercy in Schools.

The resolution to establish bands u
mercy in the public schools, under the
auspices of the Woman'S auxiliary
branch of the Anti-Cruelty Society. IS
an exceedingly good one, and should be
put into energetic practice. No reform
has a greater chance of vigorous Ire
than the planting of its seeds in young
and growing minds, and certainly none
is more needed than the encouragement
of Kindness to the brute creation. Chi
dren are often thoughtlesSly cruel. but
to permit this instinct to strengthen
itself without check is not only fraught
with needless suffering to animals, but
is also distinctly deteriorating to the
development of character in them
selves. A pertinent illustration of this
fact is the present condition OF SPAN
whose systematic ferocity and indlf-
ference to human misery, to which she
owes her decadence. is directly con-
nected with the habitual pleasure in the
infliction of pain instlied in the nation
al character by the bloody and brutal
nature of the popular national sports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-10

Nine Nordica, on her recent visit to
Omaha became enthusiastic over the
coming trans mississippi exposition, and
made several valuable suggestions about
the musical festival which will be held
at that time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10
CITY nREVITIEs.

Monday will be call day In Justice Hurs
court.
There is an undellvcred telegram nj tn.
Western Union Telegraph office Tor !. Ruther-
ford.
The ladies OF the Emmett Auxiliary will
meet ut o'clock this afternoon at Temper
anee hall.
1t was s. Simon instead of S. Sam, who wa.
elected secretary OF the Independent ordc,
B'nai Birth.
Joe Evans. eolored was placed under a 5000
bond In Justice Hills court yesterday on a
charge OF burglary.
Mayor Brashear ,ontemplates leaving the
city. Monday or Tuesday ON u short vacation
In the interest of his health
The Houston National Retail Butchers' pro-
tective association will meet in Saengerbund
hall next Wednesday night
There will be a Fourth OF July barbecue M
A. y. lsaackis Grove. Humble, Texas Cam
sdidates ara especially Invited.
There were two political speakinxs lac,
night, one In the Third and the other In ths
Fifth ward. The Fifth ward meeting wa,
"wednesday night at $50, In their armorv.
Ne Houston Defenders awore In liz recruits'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Called Upon 10 Enlist in the Army
OF the United states.

~ circular has been issued by y. y, Blake.
grond chancellor of the knights OF Pythlas
OF Texas, wherein he Gays, among other
things Our country is calling for more
troors. None can reasonably question the
wisdom OF the call, movement Is on
foot to raise battalion OF knights of
Pythias IN Texas. In every lotge there
are some who would heed their country's
cali and who would also honor Pythiansm
These would prefer to enlist with their
brethren, then In storm Of battle or quiet
Of camp they shall experience how good
and how pleasant 1t is for brethren to dwell
together in unity
Colonel j. NJ, Cain of San Antonio Is at
the head OF this movement and has my
most hearty endorsement Some have al
ready expressed desire to enlist, Colonel
Cain only awaits permission from the gov
error. when no will proceed. Let all press
the states chief executive 10 grant this
permission. Any one desiring further and
fuller information can obtain same by writ
ing TO Colonel Cain
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10
nRIGADIER GENERAL wATIrs
Now In the City Awaiting Order.
Out of Politics.

Brigadier General j. II. waties has
changed his headquarters from Austin to
Houston. and is now here awaiting orders
TO be assigned to command
He was being greeted yesterday by his
numerous friends and congratulated upon
his promotion.
General Watles upon being questioned
upon his future movements said to a re-
porter for The Post: Il OF course feel
much gratified at the honorable distinction
shown me In promoting me from the rank
OF junior colonel TO that OF brigadier gem
eral have no idea how the appointment
came about ! was not an applicant for
the promotion, and my appointment was
as much surprise TO me as II was to my
friends"
In connection with his candidacy for The
office OF collector or taxes General Waties
authorizes the publication OF the following
card:
To the Democracy of Harris County:
For several weeks past my name has
been before you as candidate foi the Of
nee OF collector OF State and county taxes.
having accepted position in the mill
tary service Of my country Il Ia but lust
ana proper that should withira@ niy
name from the race. to the end that my
I,ienos may be left untrammeled In their
cnoico between the other candidates. In
thus withdrawing / beg leave To- return
~ unfeigned thanks TO the many friends
wno nave 90 cordially supported ME re-
ore AMI since entered the army. shall
Sses noid them In grateful remembrance.
Yea" said he. II find il incom as,eu,
800 my present military duties 20 longer
< Houston until am assigned "a dm., y
neocquatterh being At the ~ 40, -. 'uy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10

Senior Captain Francis Lambert presided, as
sisted by First Lieutenant j. Engle ana chap-
lain A. Roos.
The American brewery. In addition to the
large flag that already hoated above the sum T.
NIT Of it's building, has unfuried announcer
starry banner above its office.
WIN. N. Green. Richard Allen and Rev. ~.
Watts will speak on Market Square tomorrow
night at X o'clock. telling the colored people
why they should celebrate June 10, at Eman-
cipation Park.
The nnance committee met yesterday TO dis
cuss ways and means for running the city
upon the most economic plan possible con
various departments
A democratic club was organized In the
Third ward last night by electlnR FRANK
Michacls president and j. D. West secre,
tary. There was a large attendance ana good
enrolment Of members.
st. Mnry's Episcopal Sunday school picnic
t. La Porte takos place saturday, June IL
Extensive preparations for the excursion have
been made. The train leaves Bonner's Point
at $3.50 n M sharp. 1t also makes stops at
Fry store and Hill street. Mr.. Il. ClShman
Is managing the excursion.
The ladies' Of the Woman'e Christian Tenn
perance Union observed Flower Mission day
yesterday by distributing flowers aud whole
some literature among the hospitals, city and
county jals and to members Of the fire dc .
partment. Each bouquet bore some appro-
pirate Scrlptura quotation. or temperance
maxim.
Troopers Montgomery and Nicholson. who
have been receiving medical treatment at 81.
Josephs Inhrmary for some time past have
almost entirely recovered from their Illness
and tomorrow or Sunday the brave fellows
viii be able to proceed to New orleans to
JON theif gallant command Woods Rough
Riders.
Mr. j. NJ. Lee of the Houston and Texas
Central railway, received a letter yesterday
from Colonel Mabry OF the Texas Volunteer
Guard ut Mobile. stating that the soldier boys
were all well, asking him to yisi, the quar-
tets OF inc regiment. and ntimating that
Governor Culbcrson and party Of friends
troops.
Mr. w ~ Alexander. an old and tried ON
p,ny" OF Iheo. Keller, and Miss Lizzie D.
ototl were Joined IN the holy bonds of matri-
nohy MT the residence OF the bridc's parents
ipi1 Decatur street, on Wednesday last. The
attendance was limited to the Immediate rel
a'lEes and friends all OF whom ioinod in
,hE them Godspeod in their voyage
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10

Ths Sunday school children OF the Sac
red Heart church Catholic) had one of the
most enjoyable picnics Of the season at
La Porte ON Wednesday. The pastor, Rev =.
Father Hernard Lee, assisted bv n num-
Dor OF gentlemen OF his coagregation. took
cave OF the male Juveniles, and saw that
they had right good time. while the ie-
male children were specially watched over
and furnished innocent amusement under
the kindly supervision OF the good Sisters.
Altogether the outing was extremely
pleasuiahe. and In various games and ex-
ercises the day was happily spsnt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10

Disinfect Your Premises.
o., t''ine IN any quantity at Il. NJ. Burke's,
blf Commerce avenue. Phone n -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10
Interesting Flag Raising.

Tomorrow afternoon at $40 o'clock one
OF the most interesting of ell the flag rails
ing celebrations that have yet occurred in
the city Will take place at the St. los
eph's lnfirmary, when the good Sisters OF
the institution will unfurl two OF the
grandest banners that ever foated in the
oreeze-old Glory, the symbol OF liberty
ana the Red Cross noble emblem OF human
charity, The event will be singuiarly an.
propr.ate, and the programme will appear
In full Ia tomorrow's Post.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10
Married,

Mr.. Berry Roach and Mrs Ida Pruett
were united in marriage Wednesday night
Methodist Episcopal church. South. Rev.
Seth Ward officiating. after the ceremony
tie. repaired to the home OF the brides
mother, 6O5 Silver street. where refresh
rltnts We're served.
Among the guests present were Mr., and
Nrs c. Merritt. Mrs Blac< Mrs. Cap
len, Mi, Walter BLACK. Mr., George Black
Mrs Jared Mr., Jared, Mrs. Collins, Mics
Maud Caplen and MIR. Woods All spent a
pleasant evening.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10

Gas cooking stoves and hot plste. "a, az.
~ Houston Gas Light Co ~ 's's
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10

present enlistment will be kept intact for
at least four years In guarding the new
dccessions OF territory that the United
states viii acquire, AMI nell -, that the
government will keep up it's standing army
to at least 100000 men, this will be found
TO be necessary in taking care OF our ex-
tended territory"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10
Building Permits.

me Following building permits were ia
snei Yesterday from the office OF City En-
gineer Miller:
A. p. MeLaughlin. two-s story frame store
ana dwelling, Preston street; $500.
A. T. Lucas, fence and survey. Shipman
'roct. end OF Sabine street: $50.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10
INSURANCE. ~ TOTAL.
The Total Amount of Insurance. ON
Wednesdays Fire.

The insurance OH Wednesdays fire as
given In yesterdays Post was necessarily
incomplete, owing to the difficulty with
in the limited time OF getting from those
interested the actual and correct figures.
The list was revised Yesterday. and Is
given herewith in detail.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-10
SUNDAY SCHOOL. picnic

Remember ST. Mary's Episcopal Sunday
school picnic to La Porto. Saturday. mne
H. ELEGANT music. Fare. adults soc: chill.
dren under II years. s5c, Train make.
stops at Fry's store and Hin street. For
further particulars apply to r.. Cushman
telephone No. 5. Leaves Bonners Point a,
$50 q, m. sharp.