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Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

he was at once taken possession of by
the boys and asked to "vote for the
kids" who were now sitting on a box
watching with wo nder the long line of
voters.
The liquor managers tried to turn
back the tide, but without avail. The
little children's pathetic appeal had
gone down deep into the hearts of that
crowd, and no power on earth could
induce any of them to vote for the
''drunk Shops" that had made life so
dark and miserable and wretched for
those innocent children.
: When the result was made known,
"No-license" had carried by big
majority. The church bells rang out
their notes of JOY and thankfulness.
Bonfres were kind]ed in the public
Streets, That night a grand union
meeting was held in one of the largest
churches. The ''kids'' were on the
platform and the story of the days
battle, and how the victory had been
won was again related. Every heart
was touched.
A great revival of religion was
started and the big fellow and the father
OF the two little children were among
the first to confess their sins and start
on a new life. Hundreds of others
were converted
1.-The kids realized under the "no-
license' system, the prediction of their
mother, for their home was transform
ed into little paradise.
No man who voted for "the kids''
that day ever regretted his action.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
WlLLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Report for the Past Month.

Daily
GRADE AND TEACHER. EnrOllm't. Av. Per
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

ing. But the sun is mounting higher
and higher every day, and very soon
all traces ofwinter will haye vanished.
Are all things ready that you may
take advantage of the fine weather as
it comes? Are the wagons and carts
in good condition for hauling? Are
the plows in order with new, sharp
points and shares to start into the
frost-loosened fields? Are the harrow
teeth sharpened? Has the harness
been oyerhauled and oiled? Have the
compost heaps, the sure banks you
are to draw on, been looked over and
made fine for use? And the various
seeds you will need-are they all ready
for sowing at the proper time?
The outdoor work on the farm be-
gins in earnest, and the farmer who
understands his business will improve
every favorable day to forward the
early spring work. The fences can be
repaired qnite early in the season,
so it will not have to be done just be-
fore pasturing time, when business is
rushing. Farm roads can be built,
and many other improvements made
when it is too cold to prepare the land
for planting.
1t is not enough for seed to sprout,
it should grow. To start out with
strong and healthy growth the seed
must be in perfect condition. Much
seed has it's powers of growth weaken
ed by imperfect preservation. It is
desirable, therefore, TO test the. seeds
to be sown and planted the coming
season, and now while there is ample
opportunity is the time to do it.
Select a number of seeds of each
kind-ten are as we'll as more-and
unless they all sprout the seed has
been injured in some way and is not
the best. 1t does not make defects
good to use more seed in proportion
to the defective specimens. If any
we'll developed kernels fail to grow
it is reasonable to conclude that the
whole has been damaged, and it's pro-
ductive power in some measure lessen
ed. It is we'll for the farmers to look
after this matter sharply. When they
plant and SOW only the best possible
seed, and prepare the land in the best
practicable manner to receive it, there
will be fewer inferior crops than is
now the case.-Farm Journal.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Real Estate Transfers.
HARRISON.

HARRISON.
Mar 12,Thomas B; Wheeler to
John f. WheeJer-E!a SEA. Sec. 81
NJ NWA, NJ NEA, block 27........ $500. 90
LAKE ANDREW.
Mar. llama Liogodt to Charley p.
Thori-part OF lot 6, Sec. 3.......... R.O0
Mar. 16-Carl Moller to Hannah Jen-
sen-SEA NEA, Sec. 10............. 10000
VILLAGE OF ATwATER.
Mar. 14-Bertha M. Salter to Louis
Roetzer-lot s. block 1............... 5000
Mar. l9-Saml v. Bailey to Cathe-
rine G. McDOnald-lot l5 block g.. 10000
Ole A. Christensen to Martin Olson
-Und. 4 interest in and to the
west 4S feet of lot 8. block 3 and
whole interest in and to that part
OF lot 6, block 3. Observation-Disclosures. 300. 90
NORWAY LAKE.
Mar: 17aaEgbert Cowles to Helge -
Friis-SWA, SE14 Sec. n............ 1856 90
DOvRE.
Mar. 7-Carelius Hendrickson to E.
E. Gyntld-lots 81 and 26 of lots 3
and 5, Sec. IL, S.64 a................. 1000
MAMRE.
Mar. 17-Benj. Williams ct al to
'kandiyohi GO. Bank-W1s NEA.
sec. ~, " a......... ................. l5O.W
ROSELAND.
Mar. 17-Louis Witzler to Simon Dy-
kema-SA SWA, NW14 SWA, Sec 1000
HOLLAND.
Mar 16-L. o. Thorpe to Geo. Green
ield-WH NW14. Sec. 5.............. 1440. 90
WHITEE1ELD.
Mar. 12-G. X. Crogin to May NJ
Pinney-SEA NE14, Sec. 49,. $50. co
Mar. PA. F. Kelly tu May M. Pin
ney-WA NWA, Sec. "a. ......... 100
Mar. Wilmington Savings Bank
to May NJ. Pinney-W15 SWA. Sec.
81. .....:............ ~ ~ soo.Co
VILLAGE OF WILLMAR
Mar. l3-St. P. NJ. & M R'y Co. to
lngebOr ChristensOn-lOt Il. block
4, 4th add. ............. 1000
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
New Meat Market.

TO THE PUBL1C:-We have opened
the meat market next to Glarum's Ho-
tel, and respectfnlly:ask for a share
of the patronage. twill be our con-
slant eudeavor to furnish our cns-s
toners the best in our line. s.. ..... u, i,
"A. G. HED1N & Co.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Marriage Licenses.

Mar, 13--Ludvig @. Olson to Thilde Skotas.
Married Mar. 18th by Rev. F. 2. Gynild.
Mar. 14-Albert Blur to Emma j. Peterson.
Mar. 15-Albert H. Hanson to Jennie Swalin.
Mar. 16-Albert Van Buren, to Lizzie Vie
berdink -: T. + =, L. --.=:e -.=:e .:s.2
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
: LOCAL BREVTIES. :

For RENT-Rooms above telegraph
office in Gilger Block. VIM. GLGER.
Otis Sather returned to Pennock
yesterday.
DR.. johnson returned Monday from
a trip to New London.
J. B. Beamesderfor returned to
Minneapolis Saturday.
Lars Halvorson made a business
trip to the cities last week.
Mrs. Harris left yesterday for a
weeks stay at Clara City.
Mrs. Daniel Johnson returned last
week from a visit at Duluth.
Miss Ella McGovern left last week
for her home near Murdock.
A daughter Was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. e. Gleason last Friday.
E. r. Lyman returned last week
from visit with Ohio relatives.
Prof. Morris, the phrenologist, is
holding forth in Benson this week.
See change in Wennerlund "ad.'
this week.
Mrs. Geo. Thomas entertained the
Monday afternoon club this week.
Miss Frances Murphy of Raymond
spent Sunday at her Willmar home.
Editor Kroshus, of Glenwood Her.
aid, was a Willmar visitor this week.
Henry G. Hanson, who is teaching
in Harrison, was home over Sunday.
DR.. G. E. Gerretson, dentist. Office
in Mikkelson block, Willmar 22tf
John NJ. Downes has gone to West
Baden Springs, Ind, for his health.
Carl Erickson of Gilchrist attended
to legal matters in Willmar last week.
J. S. Robbins has gone to Hot
Springs, Ark, for few weeks recrea-
ton.
Miss Anna lversOn went to St. Paul
last week to purchase her spring mil
linery.
Miss Florence r. Porter has been
spending the past week with Raymond
friends:
Misses Laura and Lizzie Kingsley
spent Sunday at their old home near
PennOck.
Misses Marie and Anna Railson and
Sena Thompson spent Sunday at Nor
way Lake.
.Litch6eld will at last have new
town hall, with seating capacity of
about 1000.
The "Jolly Sixtcen' met with Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Bitterness last Tues
day evening.
Nels Peterson has taken a position
with F. F. Nelson, at the Metropolitan
Barber Shop.
Clarence Eddy came up from Min
neapolis last week for short visit
with relatives.
A good five-year-old farm horse for
sale.-A. .. Ferring. Inquire at
Bank of :Willmar. If
Miss Belle Jacobs, editor of the
Herman Enterprise, was a TRIBUNE
caller on Monday.
Editor Covell of the Atwater Repub-
lican-Press attended to business here
the first of the week.
Rev. John Johnson returned Friday
from Duluth, accompanied by Rev.
Sundip. of that city.
Mrs. J. M. Spicer returned yeste,-
day from a visit with her sister, Mrs.
Maynard, at Atwater.
Miss Esther Lawson returned to New
London Saturday, after a short visit
with Willmar relatives.
Misses Nora O'Herr and Winnie
Martin spent several days with MUIR
dock friends last week.
.&z Contractor Chas. Peterson expects
to leave today on a business trip to
Brooten and other points.
Hear Mr.. Benjamin Chapin in "Cy-
rano de Bergerac, " at the opera house,
Thursday evening, March 20. -.
Wanted-A dwelling house, 5 or. s
rooms Third ward preferred. In
quire at Willmar Novelty Works. Att
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Horses for Sale.

We have about rs good farm horses
for sale; also some good drivers.
Prices very reasonable. 49,.
90 - STANSBERRY & SPICER.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Advertised Letters.

Willmar, March 19.
Aaser, Miss Regime,
Anderson, Charlie,
9 Hans,
Deghend, Carl,
Gilcher, Mrs.
Hayden, John,
Holander, Miss Sara,
Johnson, Emma,
King, Richard,
Larson, Mrs. W. e. (Foreign)
Magnuson, Mr.. Ed,
Nilsson, Miss Mare, (Foreign)
Olson Martin O..
Rae, Mr.. Frank, .=-...... 49,
c. A. BIRCH, p. NJ.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

DR.. G. E. Gerretson, dentist. Office
n Mikkelson block, Willmar. 22tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
QUESTION ON EARTH.
To be continued.

Yes tiz. That war over in the south
end Of africa haint nothin to do with
it. Now the question is rite here, be
them ante saloon fellers goin ter stop
our havin anything to drink when we
are dri? It's plain enuf that that is
just what there are tring to do. And
rite here in this orleens county tew.
You just think ont, they tried to shut
up the agency at Barton but when the
vote cum to be takn we new we'll enuf
that they wouldn't have curage enuf
to stand rite up to their guns and fire
EN- off coz you no that sum guns kick
alfred hard. and when sum one
wantid to no why anybudy wanted
this ere town Ticker shop closed there
want one NV them that dared to say
their soils was their own, coz they new
that we would just jump on their biz
ness and it would hurt them alfiredly.
The kinder meanest thing they did
waz they tribe to divide the house;
now you see that wouldn't do
coz a lot of them kinder gentlemen
guzzlers, they don't wanter be cIassed
with us reel old ditch guzzlers, but their
cumin into our ranks pritty fast, but
we new how it Waz so we all hollered
ballots coz then no one would no how
any budy did vote so we just saved
them. But the alfred trouble is that
them ante saloon fellers don't no when
they are beet moren a woman does.
Now there is lot more [ wanter say
but i'n waite till next time.
RUM GUzZLER.
P.S jist notist in the MONITOR of
march 26 that Geo. W. Buzzell is dis
criminatin aginst US and its alfred
meen. he sails he wants men of good
habits. Now what he meens is that he
wont hav any of US that drink rum.
now it's putin US in a bad box. Then
the the tarnel rail rodes they go back
on us tew. They wont hav any of US
that drink rum to work for UNI if
they kno it, for they say we mite get
full and run their trane Of the track
and xii somebody, und it costs awful
to xii foxes on the r. r. Now [ don't
no what we are goin to do, Buzzell
wont hire us if we drink, and the r. Rs.
they discriminate agin US, and seams
tho evry budy that is decent is gittin
down on us coz we drink rum. Now
it seams sum times as tho we'd have
to stop drinkin Or go without gettin
any work, then weed beragidern ever.
r. G.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
SELF-CONTROL

Self-control may be developed in
precisely the same manner as we tone
up a weak muscle, that is, through ex-
ercise day by day. That if a man
will set himself to it he may put him
self through system of moral gym
nastics. He may do every day few
acts that require self denial, that are
disagreeable to him, and the doing of
these things will make him stronger
in his power for instant action in
any temptation to evil. There are
many ways in which you may disci-
pline yourself in this way as to get the
whip of life in your own hand. You
might drop for time an interesting
book at the most thrilling page of the
story, or jump out of bed at the first
moment of waking, or walk home
when you are perfectly able to do SO,
but when the temptation is to take
car. Giving yourself up to converse
ton and compelling yourself to be
gracious and agreeable to some one
who is naturally very distasteful to
you. All these are methods of self
discipline, which lead toward the point
of controlling your own nature.
Now all this has to do very materi-
ally with temperance. The tempta
ton to all is self indulgence, to live
Unexpectedly. Of course this applies
on all sides of life. Many of us are
Incorporate in our speech; we say
things carelessly. Our temperament
is such that we are easily excited; it
is as easy to stir US up as it is to set
fire to magazine of powder, and
after we have exploded we often wish
we had not. If we are to be we'll
rounded men and have the full meas
ure of force, we ought to have in the
world, we must get the mastery of
mind and heart so that we shall be
able to put a bride on our tongue
and speak with temperance and wis
dom.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
Senator Chandler thinks Governor

Senator Chandler thinks Governor
Roosevelt is the man to be nominated
for vice president on the republican
ticket. Speaking about it he said: 81
am for Roosevelt, do not recognize
his right to say that he will not accept
the presidential nomination, if
the national convention should name
him. Neither do recognize the right
of President Mckinley or Senator
Hanna to act for the party in deciding
upon the vice presidency in advance
of the convention. The delegates will
name the vice. presidential nominee.
Their judgment must determine, and
any man who is named will accept.
The Office has never been refused, and
if Gov. Roosevelt is named by the
convention, he will accept"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
The Rryanites are growing more

The Bryanites are growing more
uneasy over Dewey's candidacy.
Perry Belmont's appearance in Wash
ington as one of the financial hackers
Of the Dewey boom, and the report
that Boss Croker, who is soon com :
ing home, had made deal with ex-
Senator Hill by which it is hoped to
send the New York delegates I'M
instructed to the Kansas City con-
vention, has caused them to fear that
Dewey may be able to knock Bryan
out of the nomination, although they
still profess to be absolutely certain
that Bryan will head that ticket.
Their uneasiness is added to by re-
ports of John McLean's success in
undermining Bryan sentiment in
Ohio. Admiral Dewey's statement
of his position on public questions is
due this week, but it will not change
the situation in the least.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

Spain's attempt to gain three islands
on the outskirts of the Philippine
group was a failure. The claim was
made on the ground that these islands
were outside of the geographical
bounds named in the Paris treaty.
This government has notified Spain
that it's claim would not be recognized
for the simple reason that the demand
of this government, when the Paris
treaty was being negotiated, was for
the entire territory Of Spain in the
Philippine and Sulu Archipelagoes,
and that demand was agreed to by
the Spanish commissioners. The
statement of boundaries was made
merely to set forth in definite form a
description of the territory ceded by
Spain. The three islands are not i'm
portant, but this government is de-
termined that no flag other than Old
Glory should fly over any of those
islands
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
BENJAMIN II. Tyrrell's Will.

CTATE OF VERMONT, ORLEANS DISTRICT,
- IS. IN Probate Court held at Newport,
in said district, on the 18th day of April,
A. D., 1900.
An instrument purporting to he the last will
and testament of Benjamin II. Tyrrell, late OF
Barton, in said district, deceased, being
presented to the Court by Flora L. WEIGH,
the Executrix therein named for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear at
a session Of said Court, to be held at F. w.
Baldwin's Office at Barton. in said
District, on the 18th day of May, A. D.,
1900, a:,d show cause, if any they may have,
against the Probate of said VIII.
For whica purpose, it is further ordered,
that q copy OF this record of this order
be published three weeks successfully in the
Orleans County Monitor, printed at said Bar
ton, previous to said time appointed for
hearing.
BY the Court-Attest,
17-19 F. e. ALFRED, Judge
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

Of the Porto Rico tariff, now law,
the alleged cause of the alleged re-
publican revolt, Senator Fairbanks
said: 'It is based upon proper prin
ciples and will justify itself. My in
formation shows that very strong
current in its favor is setting in, and
as it becomes better understood the
criticism will decrease
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

cry thing that could be used to sus-
tain or give comfort to life was made
food for fire. One travelling through
the section covered in that campaign,
will note the few old time plantation
mansions with their massive columns
fronting the spacious porch, synony-
nous of the liberal hospitality that
dwells within. Not to be hospitable
is not to be southern; only few were
spared the torch of the incendiary
burner.
To be continued.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

Miles-I wonder how a composer
feels when he encounters man with
a hand organ grinding his tunes?
Giles-Probably like any other man
who has to meet his own notes.
That glee club went to pieces right
in the middle of the concert. Fire
broke out? No; somebody threw a
golf ball on the stage, and every last
one whacked at it and broke his man
dOlin.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

Hojack-I understand that you
skated into an airhole the other day.
Tomdik-That's what they call it, but
I found it was full of water.
The world owes every man a living,
it is said; but the world will not pay
it's debts except under compulsion.
In other words, you have got to work
for all you can get out of it.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU?

If not, drink GRAIN-O-made from pure grains.
A lady writes: ''The first time made Gran-O
did not like it but after using it for week moth
ing would induce me to go back to coffee" 1t
nourishes and feeds the system The children can
drink it freely with great benefit. 1t is the strength
ening substance of pure grains. Get package
to day from your grocer, follow the directions in
making it and you will have delicious and health
full table beverage for old and young. 15c and Csc.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
HaIe's
Honey OF
and ar.

1t will stop your cold and its discom-
forts; prevent the coming Of the more
serious troubles that follow colds. At
all druggists. Take only Hale's. 259,
SOC, and 500 per bottle; largest
size cheapest.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
A TESTIMONIAL FROM OLD ENGLAND.

81 consider Chamberlin's Cough Remedy the best
in the world for bronchitis" says Mr.. William
Savory, of Warrington, England. at has saved my
wifes life, she having been martyr to bronchitis
for over six years, being most of the time confined
to her bed. She is now quite veil" Sold by E. w.
Barron Druggist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

''No family afford to be without One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t will stop a cough and cure cold
quicker than any other medicine" writes G. W..
Williams, Sterling Run, Pa. 1t cures Group, bron-
chtis and all throat lung troubles and prevents
consumption. Pleasant and harmless.
III Pierce, Barton; III Webster, Barton Land
ing; w Russell, Irasburg; r E French, Glover
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

II. Clark, Chauncey, Ga, says DeWtt's Witch
Hazel Salve cured him of piles that had afflicted
him for twenty years. 1t is also speedy cure for
skin diseases. Beware of dangerous counterfeits.
III Pierce, Barton; r French, Glover; III S
Webster, Barton Landing; G w Russell, Iras-
burg.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

If troubled with rheumatism, give Chamberius
Pain Balm trial. It will not cost you cent if it
does good. One application will relieve the
pain. It also sprains and bruises in one
third the time required by any other treatment.
Cuts burns, frostbites, quinsey, pains in the side
and chest, glandular and other swelIings are
quickly cured by applying it. Every bottle war
ranted. Price, % and so cents. For sale by Bar
ron s. Hamblet.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

Tramp-Please, ma'am, will you
give me bite to eat? LADY, haven't
anything cooked, but I can give you a
pair of old shoes. Excuse me, ma'am,
but Pm no goat.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
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WINTER AR RANGEMENT
effect October 2, 1899.

In effect OCTOBER 1893.
Trains Leave
NEWPO2T-NoRTH-5:3 m; 6:4o' m; ]: 3G*
m-SoUra-12:IO* m; 7:0C* M; 1883 p
IN; I.G0< p M; 10:50* p m.
VETrRY-NoRTH-12:24* m. 6:10* m
SoUTa-7;10* a m; 4:11* p m.
BARTON LANDING - NORTH -4:40t m;
s:1G* d II; IL lA* m; Bi:25* m; 6:o1F
m.-SoUTH-7:20* N; 4:25 p* N; 11:o9* P III.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS m 4:26t M; TAOS
12:O3~ p m; 4:15* p m; 5:4oE M
SoUTH-A12:37* a IN; 1851 m: l;33F m;
4:2S* m; HESS p IN.
SOUTH acknowledgements M; 5:31*
m. SoUTa-7:48* a N; 4:4S* M
sUTTON-NoRTH-11:37 m; 5:2C* p m. SOUTH
$685. m; 5:O4*
WEST BURKE-NoRrH-3:56t m; 11:30*
B3:4SE D m; 5:12* p m. SoUTH-S:13F m;
m; 5:l2* p m; 11:54* p m.
LYNDONVILLE-NoRT m; 3:4OT
m; Helps m; 1892 N; 4:55* H.
SOUTH-12:15* a m; 1:1S* m; 49, q m;
I1:45s a n: 2:14* m; 5:35* M
TJOaNSBURY-NoRT m; 3:15t
m: I0:45% a T.; 3:13* p m; 4:27* M; 1857
% m-SoUTH-l2:35* a m; 1:40* a m: SECS a
m; 1906 m; 2:34* p m; $685. p M
A Stops only for passengers to or from
connecting roads or divisions.
Stops only for passengers from Concord
below.
*Daily. fDaily, except Monday.
ID. y. FLANDERS, G. p. & L. A.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
ST. y. & l.. G. r. Il.

Passenger Trans Leave
HARD VICK-WEsT-4:52 p n; 7:25 m; 9:03
n. EAsr--9:i4 p M: 1928 N; 6;O2 m
EAST RDWICK-WEsT-7:10 p m; 4:43 p
m; s:5t M. EAsT-S:30 M; 1888 a m.
6:19 2 M.
aREENSBORO-wEsT M 4:a5 p m;
S:4S NJ. EAsT-8:5o m; 6:45 m; 1882
ST.JORNSBURY-WE p M; 1920 p m;
6:45 u; EAsT-2:45 m; 4:4n p m.
D. j. FLANDERS, G.. P. and T. A.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
HIGH QUALITY PAINTS

Are the result. Tell us what you wish to
paint, and we will tell you the
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30

FdO0TS, duU UIluS Lu0U0 Out d. T0p0OAGIOu
of the fate that awaited Napoleon
when he invaded Russia.
Sherman, when young lieutenant,
travelled over the southern portion of
Georgia, buying mules for the U. S.
Army in Mexico, and thus his pecu-
liar genius for acquiring of the topog-
raphy of the section he was marching
over stood him we'll in hand, and he
was able to always locate his route
and outwit the enemy; he kept them
guessing as to his course, and in no
instance was he embarrassed by de-
struction of property that deprived
him of supplies. Whenever the en-
envy essayed resistance, they were
swept aside or crushed without hard
~ the formation of a line of battle.
Mayors of towns and cities surrend-
cred their municipalities in many in
stances without a formal demand.
Macon surrendered voluntarily, Of
fering no opposition. The destruc-
ton thus wrought, deprived the Con-
federacy of it's main source of sup
plies and fastened the collapse of the
Confederate government. The i'm
mense wealth destroyed can never be
estimated; thousands of bales of cot
ton, tens of thousands of barrels of
naval stores, the accumulation of the
three years of strife and of fabulous
value. stock and cereals. any and ev-