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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
LAkssHORE.

Rev. G.. E. Manter started for New
York Friday, where he has secured a
pastOrage.
friend John Coombs. passed Thanks
giving n. the home OF his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F.. A. Tillson.
Fred G. Tilson returned to Portland,
saturday. for a short stay.
John Hctherington of Colby College.
passed Thanksgiving at his home in
town.
Roy s. Bacon of [. of NJ. passed a
few days AT the home of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Q. Bacon.
Fred T:llson passed Friday with Mr..
and Mrs. H. O. Bacon and family.
W. w. Carter and family passed
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. {. A.
Branch. also Mr.. and Mrs. a. w.
Branch and NJ. l.. Sawtelle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Lovelo of Water
Vile. We're the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
G.. Il. Reynolds. sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bennett and lit
lie. son. Carl. returned home after pass
ing few days with her brother. Win
ME Reynolds.
Everett Reynolds returned home
from Fairfield, Sunday, where he has
been visiting his son, Arthur.
Mrs. Daniel Perkins is with her
daughter. Mrs. isabelle Reynolds.
Mrs. Emma Ballentine and daughter
Edith. OF South Boston, are the guests
oil Mrs 4. w. Bangs.
F.. A. Tillson is confined to the house
on account of Illness.
Lyn Wyinan and family passed
THANKSGIVING with his sister. Mrs. r.
q Morrison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
SMOTHERS BURNING DYNAMITE,
Assistant Superintendent Saves Lives
Of Fifty Miners.

Baraboo. Wis. Nov. 2S.-The pres
ence of mind of E. A. Pike, assistant
superintendent in the Illinois mine.
near North Freedom, saved the lives
of fifty miners. The room at the bot
tom of the mine in which ] 200 pounds
of dynamite was stored caught fire
from a candle. Mr.. Pike ran into the
burning room, grasped two sticks of
dynamite which had become ignited.
and smothered them in a pail of water.
He then re-entered the room and was
successful in extinguishing the flames
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
CENTER MoNTvILEE.

Mr.. and Mrs John Myrick of BEL
fast. visited relatives and friends III
town, last week.
Mrs. Kate Hannum has returned
from Massa chusetts-
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Written re-
Gently visited Mr.. and Mrs. r.
DowneS.
George l.. Frye had his cattle pre-
cipated into the barn cellar rev , ua.s
since by. the tie-up sleepers pieaNe
None of them were injured.
PALERMO.
The baked bean supper held hanefiy
evening, at c. E. Cars, for the PET at.
Of the Baptist church. was larsea.y and
tended and a success both hnancia"' anu
socially. III
Mrs. Elthea Perkins OF noW 1a;'s
is visiting at Mrs. Samuel Mardih o
Mildred Aver Of Liberty, is visiting her
friends, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Ethel and EthIyn Nelson, S,1lie Simp-
son and Gertl ude Jordan of Coburn. spent
Thanksgiving at their homes, returning
to Waterville Monday.
Mrs. Eliza Nelson visited her brother,
john Thurstcn, VINO is very i'll.
Edmund Murch from Freedom. has been
the guest of Harry Chadwick, this week
John Hatch Of Colby passed Thanks
giving day at his aunt's, Abbic Arnold
The telephone poles are being set he
tween FordS Corner and Cars Corner.
Mary attended the dance at the Branch,
Thanksgiving Eve. There were more
than nifty couples present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Mrs. Bangs, the widow of the ia'e
Col. ]. S. Bangs. is planning with hef
son, Dennis NJ. Bangs. to pass the VIII
ter months in a milder climate. Ihes
have not yet decided upon the eAa''
locality, but after a short stay u
Washington, they will probably pass
the remainder OF the season in either
North or South Carolina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
SOUTH JEFFERSON.

l'v. Fl. f. Wood preached an inter-
esting THANKSGIVING sermon. Sunday
morning. To 4 large and apprecative
audience.
W. f. Rugglts is critically i'll with
blood poisoning. resulting from a
slight cut on his knee. He is attended
by Or. Smith.
I-arkin Hopkins. who has been i'll
several weeks, is gradually failing in
health.
MIR and Mrs. r. F. Hilton passed
Thanksgiving with their son, Harvey,
nt Lewiston.
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Russell are to
hold q snciable at their home. Tues
day evening, Dee. 6. All are invited
Miss Eovena Hilton of Boston, is
passing her holiday vacation with rel
atiNes III this place.
II. A. Clark is packing a carload of
APPLES, this week, for l.. G. Tilley of
Sidney.
Dorothy NewaH. who has been crit
ically i'll, is steadily improving in
health.
DRESDEN
NJ Of tn" town schools closed. last
week. and will begin again, Dec. >, for
the winter term.
Eastern River Grange gave an enter
tairnicnt. Nov. %. with a chicken sup
per Music by Baileys orchestra. The
proceeds were something over so.
MI. and Mrs l.. G.. Phibrook and
dauShttr. Ruth. of HallowelI, We're
called here. Thursday. by the SERIOUS
Illness of Mrs. Philbrook's mother. Mrs.
Ham.
Miss Annie F. Houdlctte. who is en-
pioyed in Augusta, spent Thanksgiving
The Misses Susie and Emma BODICE and
Edith Averill of Pittston, called on friends
Tuesday afternoon.
The Misses Harriette and Carolyn
sheldon spent Thanksgiving at home.
Miss 1arriette returned to Yarmouth.
Sunday.
MIS-. james l.. Ham. who has been in
poor health Tor the past year and a half,
"ied at her home, Friday afternoon. She
Was a great sufferer. but only gave up
work IRON W edneSday night. Beside her
husband she IS survived by one daughter
Mrs. /. c. Philbrook of Hallowen. and n
son. Funeral services We're held Monday
afternoon at her late home Interment
was in Forest Hill cemetery. West Dres-
den.
Miss Carolyn Sheldon is spending a few
DAYS in Yarmouth. visiting her sister.
The annual Christmas tree. this wear
at the Center. will be held on Christmas
Eve. at David A. Gates nice pro
gram is being prepared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
FAYETTE.

Thanksgiving day was passed in q
Very quiet WAY. Family reunions We're
many and some hunting was done but
the game was not to be found.
Teams are hauling electric light poles
from Augustus Pease'S to Winthrop.
Walter Underwood and W. l.. Hewett
loaded car OF pine boards for Charles
Sturtevant of Waterville. last week
: Apple buyers offer only SIPS, but
many are holding for Il rise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
BELGRADE.

STATE Sunday School Missionary
Willard Overlook of RaZOrVille. has
been holding special meetings ut the
iucoln schoolhouse in Belgrade and
here is a very deep religious interest
Nearly 80 have already the better way
The interest is still good and people
come for miles around and fill the
house every night. Mr.. Overlook Will
close his labors here. next Wednesday
evening, and go to some other field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
NEW CONGRESSMAN SEES TOWN.
Missourian from Backwoods Visits St.
Louis for First Time.

st. Louis. Mo-. Nov. 2S.-William j.
Tyndall. the new school teacher con-
gressman-elect from the Fourteenth
Missouri district has just made his
first visit to this city and rode in an
elevator for the first time. Mr.. Tyn-
dali halls from the so-called back
woods district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

tended ~ the citizens Of the town. The
i.orIl offerings Were profUse and very
beautiful. Intermrnt WAS in Mapl,. Grove
cemetery at Randolph.
\ Republican caucus was held at the
town house. Monday at 12.a0 J. Fl. Geaton
was chosen chairman and Fl. l.. Hayes
secretary. The following were elected
delegates aud altcrnates to the county
y. to nominate a senator: Drl"GateS-t,.
II. Collins =. Hayes. &. A. Ycaton and
NJ. l.. Rollins. Alterratrs-F. G. ATeader
W l.. Stevens. W. w. Winter and G. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

The members of the Taconnet Club
are planning to start a dancing school
for the winter. Arrangements will be
completed to this end at special
meeting of the club which is called for
next Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Charles Manning, a popular Darper u
Waterville. who has been in the e'"'
ploye of Vibou Pomerleau for se'e'''
wears. left for Oklahoma, Monday
morning. His friends in this city wiz
greatly miss him at his accustohS
post and in the social circles III VIM
he has taken active part. Kindly W''"
o. Of his fellow townsmen go with mn"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Professor ]. w. Black has returned
Mrs. Black passed the holiday with
friends. Mrs. Black and child have gone
to Baltimore where they will remain
until after Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

One of the bright lads who se's =
pins in the Diamond bowling aile''
an accomplished mimic, and A.
same time something of ventri'oe1o'
as well. That is what several Do"
thought the other afternoon wneh 49,
heard the "honk, honk, OF an o.
mobile. stopping to observe the pa'.
ing of the supposed vehicle
sounded near enough 10 be under -
feet, they saw to their surprise
there was none. ---ss-l ~ -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

H. NJ. McKOwn of Portland. acted as
manager of the Diamond bowling al
leys in the place of his son, r. ]. Nc
kown, who has been making a brief
visit with friends in his native town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Stinneford u
the Bay View. have returned from
Guilford where they have been visiting
MIR. Stinneford's parents since last
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

DR.. and Mrs. E. H. Kidder returned
Monday. from their weeks visit III
Massachusetts. They have stayed az
a number of homes and have seen
number Of cities and have returned
much refreshed and invigorated after
their trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Fl. n. Reach is having the front o.
his store pa"iitioned off. which will en-
close a room sufficiently large to &C.
commodate his phoncgiaph and ma
chine repairing business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Fitzgerald
and family will leave, next week, for
Washington state. where they will
make their permanent residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Jones returned,
Monday. from Durham where Mrs.
Jones has been visiting her parents for
the past two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

The third quarterly conference Of the
Methodist church was in session. Mon.
day night, with Presiding Elder South.
ard present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

A game of basketball has been ar.
ranged to take place in the Colby gym,
Thursday evening. between the Var.
sity team and the Fairf1elds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
READFiELO DEPOT.

Lester Reed returned, saturday. from
Tostcn. wh,ro he had herl; visiting his
sister, Mas. Ralph Thompson.
Mr. ana Mrs. Ilowellyn Shcrhumc spent
THANKSGIVING with their daughter. Mrs.
Oscar ChosIey.
ter FERN II school at Belgrade Mills.
which began. Monday. Nov. n.
There were. last week. entertained At
the Lcmau House 81 guests.
\ now sleigh. painted in bright color.'
and owned hy Ariam Jones. pres atcd an
attI&rilE" appearance on the streets, sun
day.
The theme presented by Rev. Harry \,
KING. Friday evening, AT tho chapel was
'NivtolY That overcometh.' The subject
were Roy Brown and Mis- Etc Alden
of LivcrmOre Falls. and Ferdinand Henry
of Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark S Collins returned.
Saturday. from ,iUit" ar extended trip in
Maine and Nh eslrhusetts visiting among
otfer places OF interest MattaWdmkcag.
She rman and Dyer Brool<. from Their, IL
Peaks Island, Portland Boston ana som
rrVllie; where they met their daughter,
Miss Lorna, who has been attendina.
school in tho place. and return, d hun,
win her parents.
MONMOUTH.
The winter term CT the common schools
one week from today. Many OF tile pupil;
at the academy have drouped from the
school 50 Cat the attendance is only
about two-thirds OF what it was. last
year.
Benjamin Neal the truciman, is very
sick and the doctor thinks his recovery
doubtful.
Rev. Rotch Of the Congregational. has
moved into the DaTsonaS. and will enter
uTon the work here at once
a class of six received the third and
fourth degrees ut the Grange meeting.
"Wednesday evening. and Il harvest sup
pei was served at the close of the meet
ing.
Mr.. Soper. the cider man. has lust fin
lShGu inc largest seasons work in cider
making for many years.
There were services at the Methodist
church, thanksgiving evening
An all-iay meeting will lie held by the
Grange The first "Wednesday in Decembrr
when the election of officers will be held.
the neW furnace has been nut in the
orange halt ana was enjoyed for the first
time at the last meeting.
a !arg" portion of the apples in this sec
non have teen disposed Of
The light snow. last night imnro,od IN.
slelghing very much and business il i'm
proving. 90 ii'i
The streams are low and there is some
complaint OF wells failing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Q. w. Berry Of Lowell, was in the
city. Monday, on business which will
probably keep him here for the next
few months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

| Miss Mary Kelleher, who has been
passing few days with her parents
in this city, returned to Bideford
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

w. G. Thibetts of Skowhegan rs-
turned to his home from this ctr
Monday. after a visit of a few d.v.
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

jerry Hall Of Bowdoinham. has hs0,
passing few days in Wateryille Wei,
ing friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

G. w. Hussey has returned ,,
Lancaster, y. H.. where he has hooz
engaged in a lawsuit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Co. H. will play the Fairfield has,...
ball team in this city, Tuesday evsr
ing, Dec. 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Ely Burke has joined the ranks 80 4
clerks employed in the clukey & Lib.
by store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
THE PRESIDENT
On His Way Home from
the Exposition.
Kindly Words from the People
at Every Stopping Place.
He Has Enjoyed the Trip, as Has Al"
the Party.

pichnond. Ind, Nov. 28.-After So
iourn of two days in st. Louis which
proved an experience Thoroughly oe-
Iightful. President Roosevelt Is nv"
sn.eding toward Washington, "hete
his special train is scheduled 10 on
at Z A. NJ, tomorrow. the freSiuei''
Mrs. Roosevelt and all the ineiipeiS "
the party are cOngratulatlng 'iieiil-
selves upon the success Dl Inc mp
which was regarded by many win
serious apprehension. Last iish' ~
prac;d.nt congratulated and thanked
President Francis and other f-xposl,l"i'
officials and the officers VINO We're ms
DersonaI attendants, iOr the auiiiidPie
rvork they had accomplished. Thfoush-
out the experience in ST LOUIS tiier'
was a noticeable absence OF cfaikS WI"
desired for various reasons to see the
President One woman was taken ~
charge by the secret service men DIT
the Thompson residence. 'Eehli'S'
hut she made no trouble. It before
the train pulled out OF tn Alositioii
grounds. last night, Won a leadihS
a Texas steer. wearing 4 par Oh horns
with a spread Of nearly four feet APP
proached the car. She vas stopped.
The trip thus far has been without
incident of note The President ana MS
,.arty breakfasted about O'Clock. al
Indianapolis, where the first STOP was
made after daylight. today. only a
small crowd had gathered on the sta-
ton platform. The President had h"t
arisen and the people. although us
annointed at not So ing him. made no
noisy demonstration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
FOR SALE.

ONE BUILDING KNOWN As THE
oid Buck store four tenements) and two
small houses In rear on Main Street, near
Z Wreignt Depot. Apply to L. b. Spencer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Roy H. Pennell has returned from II,
home in Burnbam where he passed
Thanksgiving with his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Miss Nellie Clark returned, Mondor
from Bangor, where she has been n.sa
ing a few days with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
COLLECTIONS A SPECIALITY

All collections are promptly account
ed for to my clients with an itemized
statement of charges on the same.
Jan1dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

G. F. Terry is on short b,,s;n.
trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

WATERVILLE
JOURNAL TELEPHONE. ~.
OFFiCE-6O Main n

VFT'NE-oU wan q.
Waterviile citizens will oonfe, .
vor by leaving or tsIsphenins it.m. ].
news interest to the Journals 49,
vile editor. The Office 10 open dv,;..
tho day. In case the editor .s.
chance to be cut At any time du.;..
the evening, news items may b. IsH y
the mall box on the door ana Vii, ,
found by him in season for a.. ~.
mornings Issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Pittahurg. Pa. Nov. 2S.-The special
train bearing President Roosevelt from
st Louis to Washington arrived in Pitts
burg. at $50 tonight and departed 10
minutes later. A large and enthusiastic
crowd was present at the Union station
and cheer after cheer greeted the Chief
Executive when he appeared on the plat
form of the rear car. The President said
Il am pleased to again get to Pittsburg
after an absence of n little over so hours
] have been to st. Louis TO see the tail
and thoroughly enjoyed m, -"'f. l have
also had the privilege of gre = Ameri-
can citizens in the states OF T.. lsylvania
Ohio. Indiana. Illinois an, Missouri
which l appreciated
A large squad of police and detectives
were lined up on either side of the train
during it's stay in this city and every pre-
caution was taken for the Presidents
safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Milwaukee. Wis, Nov. 2S.-Miss
Maria Herndl of this city who was ar
rested in st. Louis while seeking 10
obtain an audience with President
Roosevelt has an excellent reputation
in Milwaukee,. Miss Hrrndl mad
painting on exhibition at the World ;
Fair and left for st. Louis two weeks
ago for the purpose of preparing d
painting for shipment to milwaukee, AT
the conclusion of the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

st. Louis Mo-, Nov. ?S.-After try
ing to force her way into the residence
of william Fl. Thompson. for the eX-
press purpose of painting the picture OF
president Roosevelt, Miss Maria
Uerndl, said to b" a glass painter from
Munich, Germany. but claiming t" oc-
,upy studio quarters III Milwaukee,
Wis has been arrested by secret SER
vice men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
SOMERSET.
hINCKIEY.

Miss May L. Bowman of Skowhe-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Urban Depot Ohio. Nov. 2S-As IN"
Presidential train stopped ut Richmond
Ind. Mrs. VIM. Dudley Foulke ARA Miss
FouIkc. wife and daughter of Former
(ivil Service Commissioner Foulte. enter
cd the Presidents car. The President
and Mrs Roosevelt chattcd with them,
then from the rear platform the Presi-
dent addressed a large crowd that had
assembled. He said:
Ladies and gentlemen: I am v"rv glad
to see YOU | know Richmond ot "ld. !
have always thought highly of Indiana
but during the last three weeks hay"
had cause to think even more highly of it.
Voice in crowd: How about Missouri? ,
Il tell you Missouri is all right.
Gentlemen. / want you to feel that |
very deeply appreciate the responsibility
put upon me by such vote as that OF
November s and. so far as in me lies.
will. with your help and with the help of
those who represent you. do all can to
Justify your confidence" (Cries of We
believe YOU and cheers and applause).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

Indianapolis, Ind. Nov ga special
TO the News from Brazil. Ind, SAYS that
while the pilot engine preceding President
Roosevelt's special train was passing
lonely place near Brazil today four men
threw stones. breaking several windows.
The engine of stopped and secret service
men chased the men, but they escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29

ham, Lynn Mass and will be advised free charge
Pnkans Vegetable has cured curing thousands
female rouecuring them nexpensyey absolutely
Remember this when your druggist upon getting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-29
EMBDEN CENTER.

The Longfellow school at Embden Cen
ter has lust closed after very success
full term Of u weeks. The school mas
been under the instruction of Elmer II.
W ebber of Mount Vernon, this BENG ms
second term here During his first term.
MIR. Weber organized the Longfeliow
School Improvement League which mas
done good work The officers are: Presi-
dent Elmer H. Weber: vice president
CharIes r Perry; secretary Queenie d.
Berry; treasurr. Willis L. Hodgdon; exc
cutive committee. Elmer H. Wepner'
I,epha NJ. HodgdOn. Forrest ). Berry
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-08-04
SURVEY THAT WAS MINUTE.
Army Corps Traced n Road Up n
Tree and Made Report to
That Effect.

A high official of the war department
tells of an amusing report made by
Gen. McKibben, of the engineer corps,
who had been sent west to examine
the course and condition Of a certain
road. The generals instructions es-
pecially directed him to report whence
and whittier the road led, says the
Youths Companion.
Most carefully did the officer follow
orders, and when the final report was
rendered it was seen that the road
about which the war department
hungered for information eventually
made its way up a certain hill, and
climbed a tree at the top.
Don't you think we had better omit
that part?" inquired the commanding
officer, when the report was laid be-
fore him. "You see, this report is to
go through the regular military chan
mel, and will be filed. Really, you
know, a road wouldn't go UP a tree!"
That's where this road went" in
sisted Gen. McKibben. at got fainter
and fainter; then up that hill 1t wound
and climbed up into a tree, Just as ]
have shown in the report. There was.
sir, not the least evidence of a trail
beyond the tree, but it blazed far up
toward the top, and that was the end
Of the trail. I think the report should
stand as 1t is, sir, I am prepared ia
substantiate every word of IT."
The report is SO recorded in the
archives of the war office.