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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

DR.. L. y. Marquis and Charles
Pomeleau have returned from a fishing
trip at Great pond. They brought
back with them AZ bass and three
trout. The whole catch weighed 81
pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

n. L. Webber's ice water tank a the
d-gr Of his store is once more doing
f7i.hful duty dispensing natures
beverage freely To all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

If yea want a bicycle you will be
particularly interested in the Brooks
Hardware Co.'s special sale al on the
first rage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

pr. II. 1. Frederick left on the Pull
man, this morning. for Bangor, to at
tend the meetings Of the Maine Medical
Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

w. J. Lannigan, who has been up
river in charge of the crews of the
Hollingsworth & Whitney Co., has re-
turned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

The erterprisinE firms who know the
value Of advertising. got in their work,
" dnesday, giving away fans and
chrOmos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

]. F. Philbrick, who has been the
sub-master of the Danfolth High
school. has returned to his home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

officer L. A. Call arrested Peter O.
sullivan. formerly Of Lewiston. yes
terday on the charge Of being a tramp
ana took him t. Augusta. The Qlan
was araigned before Trial Justice Bry-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Charles Moreau, who has been act
ing as operator at the Postal Telegraph
office in Skowhegan, has returned to
his home in this city and has resumed
his duties with the Postal Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Miss Edna Belanger VINO has been
spending the past eight months in Bos-
ton and vicinity, has returned to her
home in town, where She VIII spend the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08
Local Matters.
Her Awful Dream.

a llttle maid Of tender years
Had such an awful dreami
size came 20 me almost in tears.
Il Just was going TO scream
when both my eyes came open wide.
And. Oh, ! was 50 glad
10 tind ii was a dream" she cried
Because it was SO bad"
What could 1T he, poor child?" I said
Were you pursued by bears?
Perhaps your dolly broke her head2
or did you fail down stairs?"
"Oh. dear It's most too bad 10 tell,
You know in school our class
Arc havin' EXAMINATIONS Well,
/ dreamed ] didn't pass"
Primary Education
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

The Maine Central crew which has been
grading and cleaning the yard here. has
completed its work. The general appear
ance of the yard has been very much i'm
urpVel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08
MICHIGAN FOR HENDERSON.
Her IL Republican Votes Will Be Cast for Him
for Speaker.

Detroit, Mich. June THE Michigan
congressional delegation, which is solidly
Republican, has decided to east its T.
votes for Representative henderson OF
Iowa, for Speaker of the next House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Mrs. Charles Chase and little son Elton
left town, Tuesday, for a short VISIT WIN
relatives in Portland and Old orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

There will be a special meet of
Ahiram Encampment, No. %, I. o. o.
F., tonight. for work RI the Golden
Rule degree. A full attendance is de-
sired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Miss Kate Bradbury of this town. and
Miss Louise Bradbury of Augusta, will
accompany Captain kreager on the
schooner Sarah c. Ropes on her next
trip TO Philadelphia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

The steamer Gardiner will make a
trip 70 the islands on Sunday, June Ii.
leave Augusta, at Z. A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

DIR. George Lapham, who has been in
town for several days, visiting his. par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. J. =. Lapham, lefl
town, Wednesday, for Boston, where he
has position in The Consumptlveh'
Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Mrs. F. NJ. Wheeler, Who has been
the guest of friends in Bath and
Brunswick, has returned to her home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

The majority Of the Colby seniors
will return to their homes t. pass their
senior vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08
OAKLAND.

Mrs. Charles M. Crowell IS III Tort'di'u
attending the annual Maine thNersai's'
convention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Captain Densmore of the Augusta sal
walton Army, arrived in town, tuesday
afternoon, TO spend few days with
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

S. Gallert of New York is in this city
for few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Mr. and Mrs. David Philllps oil
Swampscott, are the guests OF MIS- Thii-
lips brother, W. NJ. Aver, ana wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

DR.. NJ. S. Holmes was in Lewiston,
Tuesday and Wednesday. attending the
annual meeting of the Maine Home
| opathic Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

The Bowdoin Freshmen athletic
team was registered at the Elmwood,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

The annual election of officers of the
Past and Present Club will be held at the
meeting at the home Of Mrs. F., \,
KnoWltOn, June i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08
FAIRFIELD.

Rev. J. +. Rhodes of the universities
church. will exchange with Rev. j. W.
Barker of Watervile, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

f. T. Garland of Portland. was il
this city, yesterday, on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

II. B. Palmer of Huntington, was in
town, yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

seniors returned to the chapel where
they were given the usual address ps
sam" Osborne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

\ number Of Colby students were fl
the city, yesterday, for the circus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

A. w. Pottle of Bowdoinham, was ir
this city, yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Col. F. Z. Boothby of Portland, wa
in town, yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Charles Miller is managing L. T.
Herbst's tobacco store while the pro-
prietOr is in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08
WATERVITLE.

John r. Vitus of Flagstaff, was in
this city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Blaine s VIlcs. who is timc-kccpiur for
the Kcnncbcc LOG Driving Company \
crew ut Solon, is In town passing a briui
vacation with his parents, Mr.. ana Mrs
L. r. Viles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Local kouce.

KELLEY INSTITUTE. Portland. ~.
aprlscsu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Mrs. Eta Seveuo the operator ~ IN,
Western Union Telegraph Company iu
this town. went To Old Orchard. Wcdncs-
day. to pass her summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Richard Collins left. Wednesday, fn'
Augusta, where he has secured . position
for the summer in the COny house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

w. W. Wycr ana family, removed 4,
Fairfield, Wednesday, whore Mr.. Wye
will locate permanently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08

Lewis Anderson returned. Wednesday
from a weeks business trip 70 Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08
New York Bargain Store,

nly2Ict"t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-08


DR.. Walter l.. Burt Of Port Chester,
New York. is in town looking for good
hOrscnpSh
The Coconino sun., 1899-05-20
Rev. J. N. Baxter:

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ, Feb. i7, ls99-Dear take
 saying that specacles you entirely atisf be pleasure only all shall also cheerfuly recommend workmanship needing your services. JN,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-13

Omaha. Dec. :i.-The senatorial ait
uation h daily becoming more compl.
Gated aud there are those who claim
that the appointment Of either Allen
or Hitchcock will disrupt the party aud
that the governor viii be compelled
either to appoint dark horse or cen
ccde to the request made by Orlando
Tcft. chairman OF the State Republi.
can committee. and call a special Ses-
sion OF the legislature to settle the
matter,
Gov. Poynter returned to Lincoln to.
day accompanied by a delegation OF
Hitchcock men. on his arrival at the
State house he was bcaicgcd by n horde
OF friends OF both Hitchcock and Allen.
The governor put In the day looking
over the mail and kilograms that ac-
eliminated during his absence and In
giving a hearing to the politicians. lie
lntimntcd during the day that he may
announce the name OF Hnywarda sue
ccssor tomorrow.
Some think that Bryan viii be np-
pointed basing their belief upon the
fact that the morning Hayward died
the governor was closctcd for several
hours with Charles ". Bryan. brother
OF William J, Bryan, All sorts OF ru-
mors are nfloat here In Lincoln to-
nlght and everybody will be glad when
1t In over.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-13
IpAuoASs WANT IsvEsT,oATioS.


Boise, Ida, Dec. Estate Auditor
bartlett Sinclair. who has been the
governors representative throughout
the Occur d'Alenc troubles. and who
has been In immediate control there
today sent Representative Wilson the
following letter.
Boise. Ida, Dee. i2.-Iion. Edgar
Wilson. Washington, u. c.: My Dear
Sri observe that u resolution has
been introduced into the House OF Rep
resentntlVcs by Congressman Lentz Of
Ohio. calling for an investigation OF the
conduct OF General Marian IN conncc-
tion with the Occur d'Alenc murders
and riots. I do not know how General
Merriam may be disposed In the mat
ter. or what action the House will take
For my part, I sincerely hope the res
olutions VIII meet approval. My heart
In very deeply set on getting the whole
matter before the people. and earn
cstly request you To give your vote for
the Investigation. The labor
Ing people Of this State do not sympa-
thlzc with the Occur d'Aiene murderers
and rioters. ana to man desire that
an Investigation may be had OF the
whole affair TO the end that the admin
istration and the federal troops may be
vlndlcnted. Very sincerely yours,
BARTLETT SINCLAIR"
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Legislation Wanted for Alaska.

Chicago. Dec. III. q. Price. OF
Skngway. Alnskn. the delegate chosen
60 lay before Congress the results OF
the convention ut juneau last October,
is at the Palmer house lie was forinet-
ly resident of Iowa.
"The convention was thoroughly
representative body" MIR Price said,
the nifty delegates coming from all
parts 81 the Territory. II decided To
ask Congress for two additional dis
tilct Judges. delegate to Congress.
probate judges, having also Jurisdiction
In certain civil and criminal cases;
commissioners. having jurisdiction OF
justices Of the peace; ana magistrates
with like powers FOR Incorporated elites
and towns. educational facilities for the
white children OF the district; civil
code and civil procedure; amendments
10 the criminal code, and general muni-
clpni incorporation laws. An extension
TO the district OF the homestead, TIM
her, stone and coal laws, with provls-
ions for special Individual surveys and
notifications In the mineral laws also
will be asked.
''Tho greatest need Is for more judges,
We have now the same laws us In ~.
when we had a white population OF only
about 5000
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-13
TO FORM SUGAR TRUST.


49,. Vel, ~, - The tto,,,, .avr.
., -, -. -, 80, a..
III present p'hhH nt' '"'i''u ""' Wv
American Sugar refining company.
commonly known as the sugar trust, IL
-, a., -. SO, ,,a r,,s.rf,,i ,o,n.
~" w nav w" 80 ~ -,
ptutof' iapeft are now pflhg utnMh
for the Incorporation. under the laws
Of In. Stale Of Delaware. of a new
- - -. ~, .,,,,a.,,.,
hush o"nes'h huNhe u"
capital OF ilOO,O0o,O00' Lawyers VINO are
confeSscdly at work on the lncorpora-
,ton 90, ,,.,,,,,.iy ma, a., re,y com
80 80, 80 49,, 49,, -, -
pahy VIII Oe lh no way hH'eu WIN 'ne
sugar trust. They hint strongly at OPP
position.
,.',,...,,.. 49,, - "A N,.,,.,....,
i""t'""'"' '"N' -
Who mas now severed MS connection
with the trust: the Doschcr Interests,
,,hns.. No, yo,L .,.,.r r.nntns cam
phhy ~ nshll.g we uus', uhn otro,
lnu,ptnueh' INnnei,vs WIZ ~ a,Iussp
asalhht ~ are 10 DC hctg'i INTO Tue
NV company, come llom hS saile
teuI',' hlthuukh the lhtNi'nth w pu's-
lion iehy khoMleuse OF 'nv svhehle.
Ihv new cnnpnhy plnhs 70 20 pusihess
IN Supa, Iort9 hl'' nhu iaMAl' M
Wen as IN thc Vhlted slhtss PROPER.
IN the Slueose sugar h,hhlhs .en-
pahy' Nhleh mas heauiuai'e's III Nh'-
eato. ,,
behhlte thtchehls I'shrulis VIC
prnposel new sugar Soinpahy N.Ie ~
tnlncu from James Moleotl, m'ihu.f
OF the hrm OF Hushes anu NoleYtt'
prominent CORPORATION lawyers OF DO
Ner, Del ar MolooV partner, mas
hushes; ~ neefe,ary OF st"ts OF Dela-
war; Ml Noiv"'t vas IN 'Ils wy y"
business touching the new sugar CON
Germ. when Questioned rgarulng me
plnhs 10! we .o",pa"y no oNpt 1890
surprise mat .ney had become public.
nut admitted that ne was M"rhihS on
the Incorporation papers
Ihe matter nor ye' f.nuy iot pup-
NC ahnouhocmsht. sun AR Moievi,
ana ! am NOT ny iipet,y 70 sNe any
but the barr aeihlls OF the schehe.
we prvpos. Incorporating "a company
under IN, lawn OF D ,i vale WIN az
authorised eapltai OF s,VVvVo'VVV; ~ VIII
DC called me 'olehlnl suEhr it'hhlns
company althoNsh lne name may ne
chahged before me ,hhitet ~ hppnru
Tor ~ may Dc 'hy feueru company,
we WIN nav, the tlsht " refine sugar
poih mere hhu ~ thc S1ph's NV VI
onies, u being our Idea thnt sugar
Grown IN Hawai- fotto hleo OF 'upi,
can De fchn.d th.Ie anu Drought 70 thls
country IN tue t'nh'u tahte huto ehvap-
y man u can oe 'eilnel nere M,er
Importing VI. chn', ,,i, ,s.'ia,, ~.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-13
WILL EXECUTE BANDITS.
Their wurdrrous Methods CaIi Tor
Decisive A.tion-ttcpor' About
General Lawtop.

Manila, Dee. i2.-Col. Smith. with
detachment VI the Seventeenth infan-
try. surrounded and captured IN VII
lage near Maiasqui a party Of guer-
HAS who had made their headquarters
there. The party included the band
which nFsaEsinatod seven officials at
MalaGqul for frieudlincss 10 the Ameri-
cans. All are Insurgents who became
bandits when the dislntegra,ion OF the
Filipino army began.
They kept the country around Malas-
qui In state Of terror for several
weeks, and confuAtted twenty MUIR
ders In less than that number Of days.
when they were caught they were
promptly sent TO Gen; Macarthur
Headquarters at Bnyumbung by train,
II IL expected they VIII be speedily
tried, and either shot or hanged "a an
example, II convicted.
The whole country north OF san Fer
nnndo aud Malasqul, except within the
permanent lire OF troops around tho
cities and tho closely pntrOllcd stretches
Of railroad swarm with similar bands,
Probably they will be Increased by men
from Pillars army, many Of whom are
making their way south to Join The IN
surgent force In Cavitc province.
These people, Tor the most puft, sue
cecdrd IN dodglng Gen. Grant, COL, icll
and COL Hoods troops, who are scouf-
ing the country for them They devote
their energies TO ambushing commits
sAry wagons and picking up soldiers
who leave their commands. Every day
some wagon train Ia fired upon or some
soldiers disappears,
Cen WheeleTs secretary, Mr., Gar
rett. was disarned and slashcd by a
boloman almost within sight OF head
quarters. his asHailnnt pursuing him
nearly into the headquarters building.
Tho policy OF these ruiilans Il 10 make
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-13
SUMMARY OF THE BRIEF.


Warrington. Dec. ie.--Mr. Roberts
'a,inary In his brief In us follows:
non the foregoing established doc
uaes and rights OF members of Con-
'Nis II follows that the proposed pro-
'salhgs Of this committee would be
,'''efsiye Of the rights OF the member
i'om Utah.
In that he Is TO be adJudged
AH.
: That he Is to be adjudged dis
s.A'ned by disabilities created by en-
~ 4l s,a VI Congress and applicable TO
~ territory OF Utah. but not APP
,1,.,'le 10 the State OF Utah. which dis
sNes nave been removed (a) by
f.tss,ues Of two Presidents: (b) by the
.q4hs Act pissed by Congress. (c)
Ms transition OF Utah from Ter
condition TO that OF Statehood.
L., further appears that the crime
r,,h against the representative from
H. , uoea not constitute a disqualified
NJ t a member OF Congress. unless
49, iVuAe ana It's committees are pre-
~, 70 assert their power and right
.l 10 the qualifications prescribed
States. '"''o" VI '"e '"i'e'
h., ana further the proposed proceed
n. " ms committee would deprive
mv5'n1er from Utah % tn cons,l-
t,w, asl tlght 10 trial by q court "
dptV.eht Jurisdiction and b. a Jury
~. peers within the state and dis
~ Hhete the crime IN alleged to
b5v peeh committed and would do
"a, az nun Of property and rights With
sr pur process of law.
al" member from Utah. therefore.
l,'.-.. w committee TO stop Its present
49, iss and consider the prlma
Unk sht OF the representative from
Ran" ne sworn In as u member Of the
lin c ol Representatives OF the Fifty
congress-"
hr,n We protests by certain sec
Aols' ministers from Utah. Roberts
tohsla.nnl t The committee ought not to
ards, hem for the reason thar the
taiss presented by them bear
R,s nsg'las j. brandon, Fob, IS. 1899;
p M brandon. Feb, 10. 1899. I.,ielln
l,nas, Feb, q, 1880; Mrs. Marie w.
h. khll. May "a. 1899; all dates be-
nrssNefal months p-lor to the de-
utah y The representative from
AZ Tor the East.
hFen Whn u year after the charges
he,nsp be made against him the
sul from Utah was In and about
nsu,h. he all the time and seven
'aA after the brandon aiiidavits
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-13

yev York. Dee. IA special TO the
Had from Washington says;
Arrangements are being perfected by
kfrtary Hay. Lord pauncofote and
nrr Won llollcben for the execution
Z he provisions OF the treaty for the
lifilton Of Samoa when that conven-
uga q ratified BY the Senate.
When the Samoan Islands finally pass
slief the sovereignty OF the United
s,iies they will be governed. M In the
uis o. Guam. by naval officer. with
~ rank % governor, who VIII be fur
,shed with a flagship and attached TO
" Pacific station. The Abarenda. un-
N he command Of Commander II. +.
llty 4 now IN the harbor Of Pago-
Flsn where a coaling station In being
ssiihllshed. and he will probably be
~ mt governor Of Tutulla and the
hheent Islands Transferred to this
rtfnment. A. the natives are wen
iiloisd. no trouble IL expected In thc
lt,h,ion Of American government to
iAif lands,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-13

Washington. Dec. i2-Thc executive
committee Of the national Republican
League OF Republican clubs mot here
for the purpose OF deciding upon n city
for holding the next convention Of the
league. President George Stone. OF san
Francisco. presided. and the rollcall by
Secretary d, II. Stone. Of Newport. Ky.
showed forty-nino members present.
Ing.
After listening TO the claims OF
Sioux Falls. Galveston ana In
diannpolis. ST. Paul. MINI. was
chosen the place for holding
the next convention. receiving ss votes
to for indianapolis and 10 for Sioux
Falls. The date for the convention was
fixed for the third Tuesday In July.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-13

Chicago Dec. i3-At the mass meet
Ing held In the Bethel African Methodist
Episcopal church last night. the ad-
dresses dcnouncing the recent burnlngs
Of suspected colorod persons In the
South were applnudcd, and resolutions
thanking President Mckinley for his
position ON the lynchlng question ~
exemplncu In his last message were
adopted. The speakers were Patrick II.
O'D0nnell the Rev. u. G. Ransom. Mrs
Celia Parker Woolley.Ml Jane Adams.
Miss Ada sweet. Mrs, Ida Wells Bar
nett and the Rev. George W. Halnes
Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett presided.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-13

his regiment took the first fortified
rcdoubt captured In the war.
lie also commanded "A brigade at
Newborn under General Reno. and In
1899 served In Popc'H Virginia cam
palEn. lie was Ia the battles Of South
Mountain end Antictam, and for his
bravery In the latter was commissioned
hrigndlcr GENERAL of volunteers Sept,
10. isG2. He served at Fredericksburg
ana NickHhurg and commanded d.
vision as the siege Of Knoxville.
lie afterward marched the Ninth
army corps over the mountains with
out roads and by compass only to Cin-
clnnti. He was In command at the de-
Tense Of Fort Saunders against the dca-
Ieratc assault Of iongHtrcet. In Grants
fnnl campaign, Including the siege Of
Petersburg. he commanded the colorcd
division of the Ninth army corps, and
ON December ?. 1884. he was brevcttcd
major general for bravery and mcri-
torious-scrviccs"
General Forrorro's death recalls one
Of the great scandals of the clvil war.
At Petersburg. when mine was blown
up. which cngulfed seven companies OF
the Confedefatcs and four cannon, the
eolored troons and brigade OF white.
were TO charge. Hut half the men laid
down their arms and refused 20
charge. The other brigade. $500 strong,
advanced until met by squad OF 900
Confoderatca at the cavity left by the
exploded mine. They rctreatod without
iirirg "A single shot. Their support OF
1890 white men were trapped In the
mine and slaughtered almost TO n man.
Hy the investigation which was sub
Hepuontly made by the court martial.
Of which Major General w :, Han
cock was president. the failure OF the
assault after the mine exploded was
ascribed In part 10 BriHadicr General
assault. not going with his troops. but
remaining In a bomb-proof."