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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
PRAISE FOR THE TEACHERS.
Well Deserved Compliments Paid by Hon. J.
n. Manley 10 cony High Faculty.

AZ the graduation exercises Of the
tony High school. Mr.. Marley who
has been connected with the school
since it was established, paid the fol
lowing deserved tribute to the school
To Mr.. Cook and its corps Of teachers:
After listening to the exercises Of
tho evening, testifying as they DO alike
to the credit Of the instructed ana in
structors. we all have a right to be
proud Of the Cony High school: proud
Of its pupils; proud of each member Of
this graduating class-the largest in
the history Of the schOol-proud Of its
principal: its ub-principal and its
corps Of assistant teachers. In the
broad domain Of this State, there Is no
high school whose standing cXcels the
Cony High. Its influence for good can
not be over-estimated. 1t should b"
sustained. encouraged. upheld by all
who desire to ala in elcvating and i'm
proving the community.
The present standing OF this school
is due to the efforts Of its principal ana
assistants. Professor Cook is a rare
man. He is a born teacher. His up
right life. his high character, his gen
tlcmanly department. his courteous
manners. his firm discipline, his enter
ing into the life Of the pupils. has Won
for him their esteem ana affection. He
has the great faculty Of knowing what
ought to he taught, and imparting his
knowledge to those Who seek his in
struction. Declining tempting offers
from other sections, in order to con
tinue his work III the school to which
hr is devoted
IT IS my pleasant task to present Il
you. the graduating class Of 80. your
diplomas. which are certificates Of your
perfect department ana high scholar
ship during your connection With the
Cony High school. emitting you to en-
rolmcnt among its alumni which is a
guarantee that each one Of you will
reflect honor upon the fair name Of
your alma mater
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

1t seems that Augusta is represented
in the Philippine islands even though
most people have been unaware Of it.
one If the young men &c Augusta who
has been seeing fighting and has been
in The thick Of the campaign there is
L. W. Peryival. the brother Of Wallace
Pcrcivll of Murphys drug store. lie
Il III the l&th Regular U. S. Infantry.
James Mack Of this city. is also in the
18th. "Hustor' Noble and Forest
pierce are in the 9Th Regulars ana
they have been fighting almost ever
since their arrival in The country lee
Parent Of this city. is said to be there,
though this is not confirmed. 1t is
known hat Parent enlisted hut
whether he went to the Philippines
with the cavalry regiment which he
Joined. is not certain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

4 unique ana interesting meeting
will be held at the Baptist church,
Thursday evening. under the direction
IF the Woman's Missionary Circle. An
address will be given by Mr.. Novan. 4
young man born ana educated in
Jerusalem Though he has been but
three years in this country, he has a
good understanding Of the language.
ana is very interesting, as he intro
duces a number Of young men and
women attred in the costumes Of his
native country. describes their apparel
ana explains their mode Of living. He
viii Illustrate an Arabian wedding in
true fashion, and the audience will br
at liberty to question him according to
their pleasure. \ cordial invitation is
extended to all. both old ana young. t.
listen til Mr.. Novan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

rbo ordinary syrups of the soda
fountain are taking pack scat ME
summer. SO many Of the tenders S'S :.
If seems that the honors between
moxie ana root beer are about even
ME summer. though the latter has
NJ. l.'iS :, mart Of the formers sale. Then
III, a,,npeade and COCO cola is said to
- +ol,inr The sweet drinks seem to
y, Ling back seat. What seems
- ndd though. is the absence of
WI, shakes. About every sort of 4
t I'LL can be procured, but the milk
shake seems to be back number IN IN
his city. In some places they still
t,ar-.. the call but upon not getting one
tba anpetite is soon changed to suit tn
tasta of the other people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
Miss Hayiord's Success as a Reader.

The Hebron correspondent of the Port
land Press has tho following very com
plimcntary notice Of the reading Of Mis-,
Marion HayfoId, daughter Of State A=
SCISSOR Otis Hayford, who is well know
in this city:
ION the evening of June :. the senior
class Of Hebron Academy gave to the cit.
liens ana students one Of the most enjoy
able entertainments Of the year. They
were fortunate in securing the services Of
4 fine elocuuouist Miss Marion Hayford
Of Canton. who graduated from the school
III %. ana has Since devoted much time
to the study az her profession in New
York and Boston. The following pro
grammc was given:
Mandolin SOLO, Mr.. Hun,
Reading, a Chance samaritan,
Miss Hayford
Vocal Solo. Miss l;onnH
Piano Duet. Misses Burgess ana Mars,
Reading, "lIag1r's Farewell"
Miss Hayford
burst of applause greeted Miss Hay
ford's appearance on the stage where hc-
ease ana manner ana graceful gestures
together wiki her clear pronunciation.
completely capiyated her audience. The
poses. which were taken from the siuliea
of ancient statues were Of a high order
ana were given IN Grecian costume. The
last reading. 'lIagar's Farewell" was
also given in costume. 70 this a We'll
meritcd encore was given which closed
the evenings entertainment. The clasr
as wen as the entire audience feel deeply
indebted ID Miss IIayford for the pleas
ure she enabled them To- enjoy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

to the coffee drinker. Coffee drinking Is
habit that is universally INDUCED in
and almost as universally injurious.
Have you tried Grain-O? 1t is almost
like coffee but the effects are JUS. the op-
posite. Coffee upsets the stomach. ruins
the Objection, effects the heart aud dis
turbs the whole nervous system. Grain
O tones up the stomach, aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. There is
nothing but nourishment in Grain-O. IL
can't be otherwise. 10 and 25c. per pack
age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

Treasurer Campbell states that the
hay crop on the Insane hospital farm
will not fail 10 per cent below the
average. which is good news if indica-
tive of the yield on other Kennebe1
county farms. The yield Of grass On
the State grounds, between the State
House and the river, will be immense.
This land has been cultivaed and fer
tilted by the Insane hospital people
and the hay derived from it will be Il
substantial addition of their farm crop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

The three days session Of the second
,l,.anfis; christian conference held at
cbur.h hin. closed. Sunday. after !
,,,-t successful series Of meetings
.rb.r. vas \ large attendance ana all
,,..,r, treated to some able sermons and
nm, very enjoyable social meetings
over 30 participated in the communion
service which closed the conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

The marriage intentions of Andrew
Whitcomb and Miss Mary a. Cooper
have been filed at the Office of the city
clerk. Among other intentions are
those of Oscar Tracey and Abbie c.
Wood. and Ulysses ]. Merrill and Alice
NJ Tibbetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

The class Of 90 left on tally-ho ana
h,,,I,loard for belgrade Mills. Mon
d,y morning. At the very start there
NE dissatisfaction among the younS
mo-, Of the class. This was caused by
,ba baldgear Of the young ladies, al q
whom appeared in Shaker sunbonnetS
XII made them all look alike. Inc
,.aI,nc women Of the class are a very
soN minded set. however. and their
1 800, N ,yaar the bonnets prevailed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

TIA Gret domestic green peas to
zach the Augusta market were
brought in Monday morning to Inn ~
Locke Nv Charles IT, Fletcher from M
farm on the west river road. lie had
some from his garden for his own use
u few days earlier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

Virgil f. Trouant carries silver
Masonic charm which he values very
highly. II is Of old time design, bear
fng the date of 1873 ana was picked up
Mt OId Town island by his grandfather
.lNnr nN Nnlrs ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

You will profit by looking up 6. ".
Wadleigh's ncw al. Awful low prices
Oh butter ana pickles. This is proving
TO be n great season for Noyes' famous
cream choose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

III, repairs at the Cony house are
continuing and each day shows an i'm
movement. The new steel ceiling OF
tho utiic. is up ana a hard wood floor
in being laid there. The repairs are
progressing throughout the house in
.th. same manner, though without
much Inconvenience to any one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

The steamer Gardiner will not make
her regular trip to Bath ana the
Islands. today and Wednesday, as shr
is to he inspected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

The time Of the holding OF the
funeral IL Mrs. George Patterson has
been changed from to 3 o'clock, this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

st. Catharinc's Hall closes. today, fol
the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20

The sparrows are now proving them
selves to be benefactors to the human
race. as it is said they are destroying
the elm tree caterpillars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-20
NOTICE..

Committee on pehsions will be in session
at ald-rnens rooms on each WEDNESDAY
1t 4 o'clock p. NJ, until otherwise or
dered. for the purpose OF receiving claims
for State pensions.
l. d.. CARVER. Chairman.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-12
JOhnston's Last Order.
Dr., $; o. Young. Adiutant General, U. {

Ut. .. ". iouHC, Aulutant General, u, y.
v. Texas Division:
Green Hill, Texas. October 3l.--Dear
Comrade: Since the publication OF my las
article in the C. " column | have re-
ceivcd a number of letters from old SOL
diers asking for a copy OF General Joseph
Il. Johnston's farewell address TO his sol
ders
For the benefit Of all l enclose YOU he,a-
with true copy. as taken from the orig
iua al the close of the war. Yours 10
truth and sincerity. McA. Harris,
Company Il, Fifteenth Texas Regiment.
Granbury's Brigade.
General orders No. ;.
Headquarters Army of Tennessee, MAY
?. lS65--Comrades; In terminating our
official relations earnestly oNhort you 10
observe faithfully the terms of pacihcation
agreed upon, and to discharge the obli-
cations of good and peaceful citizens at
home. ms well as YOU have performed the
duties of thorough soldiers in tho field.
BY such n course you viii best secure the
comfort of your families and kindred and
restore tranquility to cur country.
Tou Will return to your homes with the
admiration of our people, won by the coslr-
age and devotion displayed in the long
war
! shall always remember with pride the
loyal support and generous confidence
you have given me. | now part with you
with deep regret. and bid You farewell
with feelings of cordial friendship and
with earnest desire that you may have
hereafter all the prosperity and happiness
to be found In this world.
Joseph e. Johnston, General.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-12

Oh the dead were covered with tarpau,ins
and others lay exposed to the sun. swollen
and disfgured, with flies and maggots.
Ihere were more than 100 men buried and
the number of wounded was much greater.
The list of items OF captured property.
as taken from the official report. is as fol :
lows: -Four thousand eight hundred mus
kets, cannon and 2 mortars, 500 horses
and mules belonging to the First regiment.
Illinois cavalry, with all the arms and
equipments OF the men. A great Quantity
of quartermasters and commissary stores,
100000 in specie and the seal of the state .
three steamboats, and 5000 prisoners"
This specie was money that Mulligan had
looted from the banks You see the aif.
ference from the correct official report OF
General Price and the published history.
from which our Northern school histories
are made up. But this misstatement of
the Northern history Is one of small i'm.
poftence when compared with many others.
and the time has come when the u. c. "
should make great effort to collect and
publish correct history OF the war. Hope
some OF the other comrades will expose
o,hsr Measurements of history. If these
remarks are In line with your request for
items of the war. you are at liberty to
publish this correction of the published
history Il.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-12

eral Wheeler madam" General Wheeler
In my house! General Wheeler 4, my
nouse!' she exclaimed making an instan.
rush at him with outsttetched arms.
Dent anybody try to stop me. for 1 Just
must kiss the dear little fellow ana hav-
Ing by this time approached near enough
to reach him. the good old soul began 10
close her arms around his dlminutive form.
Blinded as he was by the smok. the
doughty Wheeler then and there came
nearer to falling a victim 70 gratefully
ardent squeeze than he ever did to bling
captured by the Yankees. But tho MON snt
he felt the first touch of attacking arms be
lodged their embrace WITH the dextorty
of professional pugillst exclaimed in ac-
cents which betokened sincere alarm;
She'll smother me, She'll smo her mel"
and springing to the door fed as though A
thousand enraged hornets were In swift
pursuit.
HOODS MEMORY.
General John b. Hood was the first
colonel TO command the Fourth Texas
regiment, infantry. and although he re-
manned in that rank only from about DC
tober 1861, to February, 1852 learned to
know every man in the regiment. Sew
-ral years after the war closed, and while
the general lived in New orleans. the city
was visited by a gallant member of ccm-
pany + OF the Fourth Texas. NJ. Viii
liam Morris, who died in 1896. On his
way to call on General Hood at his Office
Morris met him on the street hobbing
along on his crutches and accompanied by
several gentlemen. Not wishing to in
terrupt their conversation, Mr.. Morris de-
cided TO pass the party and then turn
around and follow his old chief 10 the
office. But he reckoned without his host
or General Hood. lie had not moro
than arrived at the side OF the general
than the lion-voiced commander wheeled
about and asked What, sir, are you go-
ing to pass by me without speaking 10
me-" Yes replied Morris, that was
really my intention. for | saw you were
engaged with friends and did not sup
pose YOU would recognize me, But as
soon as you passed ON intended to fol-
low you 10 the office and there make my
self known"
WELL" said Hood, while do moi re-
call your name know your face and
that you are one Of the original members
of the Fourth Texas. have never for
gotten one of their faces, sir .B.P.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-12
college noys return Tlnnk..

To President v f, Brown and ex- Cadets
Agricultural and Mechanical College
San Antonio, Texas.
College Station. Texas. November TO-
Dear srs: The college people, and tspe-
cially the alumni contingent of the col
lege. found so much pleasure in thei'
late trlp to San Antonio fair where W;
We're so royalty entertained, that We
should hardly feel content without con.
yeying TO YOU some expression of oui
appreciation.
The visit was not only pleasant in its
entirety, but served to make us all bet
ter acquainted and to fasten moro hrmlN
the bond of union between your splendic
city and our beloved Institution.
We rejoice with you in the success o
the fair, and feel that. each succeeding
year will extend lis. inlience and useful
ness. lis success is alike creditabe L
you and 10 The public spirit of your cit,
in extending her fostering care.
When our college puts on the holida,
attire of commencement we hope TO Sc;
many Of you here and beg to assure yol
in advance that you will have a good time.
Yours very truly,
Resident Alumni, Agricultural and Me-
chanical College.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-12

"Greenbacks.' or United states notes.
are legal tender in payment for all debts.
public and private. within the United
States. except duties on imports and in
terest on the public debt.
Gold and silver certificates are not legal
tender. but are receivable for duties on
imports. taxes and all public dues.
National bank notes are not legal ten
der, but National banks arc required 10
accept them az par and they are accepted
by the United States treasurer In pay
megt OF all dues except duties on imports
silver dollars are legal tender for all
dues, public and private, except where
otherwise expressly stipulated in the con
tract,
Fractional silver coins are legal tender
in sums OF so or less.
Nickels, coppers. etc. are legal tender
to the extent of % cents.
Cold and The ''old demand" notes. issued
in 1861 and 1862 are he only "full legal
tender" moneys that we possess.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-12
Wants the Truth.

Editor Young:
Houston. Texas, November 6.-An ac-
quaintance remarked to ME a few days
since that statistics as given out by differ
ent States relative to the number of volun-
teers they furnished the Contederacy
proved that the Confederaey had as many
soldiers in the field as did the North. HIS
impudence in asserting such thing
caused me to take the trouble 80 enllSnten
his benigned intellect. However. soon
discovered that he was prevaricating for
"A purpose, and that he knew better.
called his attention to the fact that at the
commencement OF the war the North lad
a population OF over $4,000, 900, while The
South had only 100000, and half OF those
were slaves, who could not be soldiers.
| reminded him that II the North sem OILY
as many troops 10 the field as did inc
South ii proved them TO be the veriodt
towards. The thousands of paupers they
brought over from Europe at few dollars
a head in addition to What OF their own
native population that volunteered, besides
the thousands OF negroes they imprc :sel
into their army, swelled their forces 10
1000. 600 while the South had only 6OO,OO9,
or five Northern to one Southern soldier
Being foiled in these, to ME original IN
situations, he veered around to insulting
tactics, and l speedily took the wind out
of his sails He remarked that the old
Confeds seemed to be as greedy AFTER
pensions as soldiers of the North Texas
has 1900, 900 of people. and hundreds OF
thousands of these are old solaie "hp
came here from other Southern States Al
.cr the war TO better their con4it on. ont
of these 100000 there are only n little
over 1900 applicants for pensions. ana
half of these are widows OF deceased vet
Grams. There are fewer applicants for
pensions among the old Coniederates, ac-
cording 10 the number living, than was
ever known of any nation. They nave
had no paternal government for forts
years. with an ineXhaustible treasury, 70
pamper them and foster idleness, ana
most of them, like the true men they are
have kept the wolf from the door all these
years. Thousands. having given 'hsn
health and their all 10 the cause lney
loved. have struggled along in poverty
uncomrainingiy while Germans span
iards, IRISH. English, and, in faot every
nationality. are living in their respective
countries, fattening their Hessian car
casses at the expense Of this government
And the utterances of this fellow Is tnf
kind Of history they desire to hand dow
to posterlty. The truth will never SUI
such people They have made their ms
/ ,ory, and we are satisfied with com
parlson. II only the truth Wi go dow
! 10 our nosterity. Phlip H. Fall.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-12
Correct History.

Colonel s. o. Young.
Beaumont Texas, october Sl'-sir:
Tho other day was reading IN
publication, volume 10 by James
D. Richardson, Washington, D. o.
entitled Messages and Papers oil tne
Presidents, 1889 to 1897 index page 49,
Under the item, Report of the bat'ie OF
Lexington, Mo, September Is, 1851 'here
is a statement OF the result of the pat'ie
in these words: "Mulligan surrenaerea
Internationally after loss oil tplrty NJ MI
killed and 100 wounded; 26po men, lnsa,s
ing 500 home guards" The Conieuefa'o'
lost 14oo in killed and wounded"
The writer was in that battle ana saw
about ali the fighting and had access 10
General Prices report of the battle maae
few DAYS thereafter, J kept Diary Oh u,
campaign and find thai on the ga day o.
September. 1861, this entry: JUST NJ"
learn from headquarters that the eSac'
number of killed in our army 10 forty
Two and thirty-six wounded; total seventy
eight" This was the official report ~
General Sterling Price; known later III 'h'
war as "Old Pap"
On the same date this entry was maui
"The loss of the Federal army is repu.''
ed to be nearly 500 killed ana woupue ai.s ~,
Colonel Rosser's regiment from Jachso.
county. Missouri. 500 strong. stood guaru
over the fort and captured prisoners rom n
time OF surrender Friday, september ~
10 Saturday, September II. at oeiock y
M The writer was orderly sergeant y
company of that regiment and Was ol
duty all the night and noxt day anu 90 !"
the dead men OF the enemy and the oe'al
from the prisoners to bury the dead MAN.