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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-08-06

The reception he got from the pleasure
feet was notable. Cheers started from
eyerywhere at once as the launch came near
the Mayfiower; the summer girls stood up
to wave their handlSerchiefs and flags and
cry out "Wittei Wittei' until they. were
hoarse.
Mr.. Witte stood and bowed repeatedly to
every side. Obviously so joyous q recep-
ton nleased him, for he smiled broadly and
snokea few words to his colleague. He was
kept busy trying to acknowledge all the
compliments, and not one jot Of courtesy
was overlooked by himself or any Of the
Russian rarity. The Russians answered
every cheer down the lane OF yachts that
was formed to the Mayhower's side.
As the launch neared the yacht the
Nellie, H., a big sailboat, lurched forward
and though 1t was over so quickly that
many didn't see 1t, a collision was avoided
by g breath and half. 1t was 80 near
thing that several nervous women screamed
and lot of people who weren't specially
nervous took long breath. The Rus
slams appeared not to notice 1t, however,
and varied not a bit from their smiling
Availability.
Just as the launch touched the yachts
side a daring summer girl, dressed all In
white except for Tam O. Shanter Of bril-
liant crimson, squeezed her launch through
the guard boats and snapped a camera at
the Russian party. Mr.. Witte smiled again,
but the incident did not appear oplease the
Baron Rosen. .
At the Mayhower lieutenant gave q
hand to each Of the party as they stepped
Tout OF the launch. Mr.. Witte came first,
followed by Baron Rosen, Mr.. Koro-
| stovetz. Col. Rospopoh. in the full dress
Of Russian army officer; Mr.. Wilendn,
Prof Frederick de Martens, Mr.. ShipofY.
Mr.. Berg, Mr.. Nabokof and the rest OF the
| suite.
Until the departure of the President and
| the going Of the Japanese to the Dolphin
| that ended the show as far a. the crowd
was concerned. Nothing was to be seen
on board the Mayhower except occasional
glimpses Of dignitary, the gorgeous ofBcsrs
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29

rocker in corner Of the 'hall" and
gazed in dreamy "Reminiscences at his
mementos and trappings Of war.
No one In Mlllville would have de-.
MED Andrew Jenkins any OF the pleas-
ure he derived from his imaginary
Grand Army post The annual public
campfire, held regularly on the even
ing OF Memorial day, was literally
attended by the people OF the village.
and the fact that the programme was
rendered by Andrew Jenkins IN the
various capacities Of chaplain, com
mander, post musician, quartermaster
and private did not detract from the
enjoyment OF the occasion. MlllvillA
was Intensely loyal 10 her Grand Army.
II was Of this fact that Andrew Jeh.
kins was thinking as he leaned upoa
the fence at the crossroads. For near
ly forty years lac had fed upon the
homage OF his neighbors-had almost
lived upon IT, But now, In his old age,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29

question. Just then Bill Storms OF oul
company came saunterlng along scrap
Ing fiddle he had picked up in de.
serted cabin.
Il tell you, Bill" l said. "we'n match
IL with that eagle the -th Illinois is
so proud OF. Only this little beggar
can't perch ON the cOlOrs."
We concluded TO roll the baby up
again and fold my blanket around her.
This put ON over my shoulder, march
ing fashion, Bill fixing It for me and
tying the baby In place, something like
papooses are carried by squaws. We
had hardly got the thing secured when
we heard the assembly, and In few
minutes We were standing In the ranks
answering TO roll call.
Anderson Here" 'Batesp
Here" "Darrowg' There was an an
swer that had not been counted on-a
baby's cry.
What In the name or began the
captain.
l turned red as an artilleryman's
chevrons while the sergeant stepped up
TO me ana. after listening moment.
relieved me OF my blanket, with its
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29

and she was brought out and reviewed
the regiment In her mammy's arms.
Georgia Tennessee went with US 10
Atlanta, then TO the sea. BY this time
she was more than two years old and
used TO march with us mounted and
waving IA star spangled banner. Il was
a sight to see her galloping at the head
or the regiment when moving toward
the enemy, though Just before we got
within range the colonel was careful to
order her pony turned out OF column.
More than one position was carried
through the encouragement of her baby
smile, and before the war closed the
colonel wouldn't send us I'm for bad
Job without starting us under the lead.
ershlp or our beloved mascot.
Wen, whether Il was n cold she got
or bad milk or too exciting a life, Geor-
gia Tennessee fell III. The regimental
surgeon attended her. and whenever he
came from the house IN which she was
placed crowds OF men besleged him
with questions concerning her, all
showing by their expression how anx-
lous they were. After every visit the
surgeons face wore n more serious
look, and at last It came to be known
among the men that there was no hope.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29

contents. Then, going TO the captain, he
unrolled II, revealing u chubby round
face about as big as cannon ball.
Goo, goo" said the baby.
Private Bates, step here. Where
did you get thls-this thingT
"Bound II here on the ridge"
Goo, gooly, goo"
What In thunder Is II saying7"
"'Spect it's soundin' the dinner call"
suggested the bugler.
Perhaps 1t is," said the captain.
"Commissary sergeant, issue a ration
TO this recruit at once"
Hard tack. sir?
Hard tack! No; milk. Go find a
COW and milk her. Private Bates,
what did you find this baby for? I've
good mind to put you under guard"
II thought we'd make mascot Of
IT,"
"a mascot? or babyY"
"GoodP "You betg "Jes' sou sound.
ed along the line, showing plainly that
my suggestion met the approval of tho
men. Wen, the baby was adopted,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29

this mama which he had come 10 con
slider his rlghtful heritage was to be
given another. Youth and yigor, he be-
licyed, had dethroned him from the
pedestal he had so long occupied In the
hearts OF the people. This very day
within the hour-Harry Scott would ar
rive IN Mlllville. Harry was hardly
more than boy, but he had answered
his country's call ana had been in that
desperate charge up the hill at El
Canoy. And today he was the hero OF
Millville. IL was of him every one
was talking; il was In his honor the
flags had been thrown 20 the breeze.
In the heart OF Andrew jenkins was
feeling that he had been swept aside.
Suddenly the air was filled with the
shrill voice OF the fife and the deep
rumble OF the drum. Andrew jenkins
glanced up the street A procession
was coming toward him. IL was com.
posed OF the mayor ana Golectmen, the
leading citizens, the village firemen,
members OF the civic organizations aad
school children on their way TO the sta.
ton TO greet Harry Scott upon his ar
rival The Grand Army had been IN.
yited 10 lead the procession, but be-
cause OF that strange sorrow Ia his
heart Private Andrew Jenkins had
skunk away. So he stood very stlll by
The fence and watched the parade 30
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29

TT PAGEANTRY Of dissolution
rather than a dissolving pag
eantry was the military fea
ture Of the hour when In,
grand army of victory was disbandeC
fo.ty years ago. On the Doth Of April
1865, before the last Confederate fore,
had surrendered, the federal govern
inent began the mastering out Of volun
teers. The armies In the field, how
ever, remained intact until after the
grand review In Washington.
Orders were issued the 18th of May
for a review by President johnson of
the Army OF the Potomac, commanded
by General George q. Meade, and the
Army of the Tennessee and the Army
of Georgia, commanded by General w.
T. sherman. The Army of the Potomac
had been transported by water from
its camps in southeastern Virginia to
the capital, but Sherman's men march.
cd from North Carolina to the banks
OF the Potomac and appeared I'm the
reviewing columns like the travel worn
veterans they really were.
The Army OF the Potomac passed In
review down Pennsylvania avenue on
the 23d and presented superb pag
cant Washington was filled with
strangers, who thronged the streets In
holiday attire aud every house was
decorated with flags. The reviewing
stand vas directly In front Of the
White House. General Grant was on
the stand with the president and the
cabinet, and Sherman. with his wife
and elghtyear-old son, Tom, were
present ns guests General Meade rode
at the head OF tho Army OF the Poto.
mac. The troops of this army had been
operating where they received full sup.
plies OF food and clothing regularly
and appeared ON review body Of well
drilled, well disciplined soldiers, I'm.
ured TO every hlrdshlp. There were
Oo'OOO men IN line. aud Tor six hours
they mdrche,i past the reviewing stand
During the afternoon and night OF
the 23d Shcrmau's command crossed /
from the Virginia side Of the Potomac
over Long bridge and bivouacked I'm
the streets around the capitol The
OF the oath was extremely
fine. and the streets were early lined
with people armed with bouquets for
their favoIite regiments OF heroes. The
soldiers Of the Army OF the Potomac
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29

Howard, rode down PENNSYLVANIA avo.
nue., where the crowds Of men, women
and children almost obstructed tho
marching course.
After passing the reviewing stand
Sherman turned aside, dismounted ond
went upon the stand, shaking banda
with the president, General Grant nnd
all the cabinet officers with the excen.
ton Of Secretary OF War Stanton
Stanton offered his hand, but Sherman
declined II in resentment for some of
the acts of the secretary relating 10
Sherman's command.
Sherman's army occupied six and
one-half hours In passing the review.
ing stand. General Howard rode at
the head Of the Army Of the Tennessee
and General II. w. Slocum led the
Army of Georgia. General John A.
Logan commanded the Fifteenth corps
that day.
Sherman was proud of his command
and paid n high tribute to its appear.
ance In his memoirs. "It was. I'm nv
Judgment" he says, "the most MAG.
nlficent army In existence, $1,000 men
In splendid physique, who had lust
completed a march of nearly 1000
miles I'm a hostile country" But tho
crowds who had come to witness
peculiar spectacle were not dlsap.
pointed. II was Sherman's army all
through. Some OF the division com.
manders had added by way Of variety
goats, milk cows and pack mules.
whose load consisted OF gamecocks.
poultry, hams, etc, and some OF them
had the families OF freed slaves along.
with the women leading their children.
After the grand review the regiments
were sent rapidly TO their home states
to be mustered out. Then came the
local parades and receptions by the cit.
izens OF the boys back from the war
with their tattered and bullet riyen
flags. For two months following there
was n repetition on mammoth scale
OF the inspiring scenes OF 1861. The
country was one vast camp where
martial ranks were broken for good.
furled and the veterans
sent rejoicing on their last tramp. the
journey homeward. Nearly 100000
men were mustered out during the
summer months, but the armies ceased
to exist as armies before the Fourth
1f July.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29

One morning when ! returned from
picket 1 saw the flag ut half mast
Then knew Georgia Tennessee was
dead.
We buried the little thing beside the
road, taking great care 10 mark the
spot, and the day OF the funeral, be-
ing ordered to move up toward Rich
mond, the regiment passed the grave
with muffied drums and arms reversed
II was at the season when the woods
were full of a wild growth, and as we
marched by the tiny mound a shower
OF flowers continued TO fall upon II I'LL
f'le last man had passed.
L-Veral years later l. with others OF
NH regiment went back and erected
l.Alestoaa and put fence around the
F" We. On the stone were cut the
words:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29

past But not a face was turned 70.
ward him, not nod of recognition was
his As he stood looking after the cav
alcade vast sea of loneliness engulfcd
him.
Al last he followed, far In the rear OF
the throng, llmping painfully along the
dusty road, his thin, gray locks pro
truding from beneath his Grand Army
hat Hike frayed fringe, the duh CLEAN
of unshcd tears In his faded blue eyes.
As he trudged along young girls
hand was laid upon his arm, and a
girls sweet young voice spoke 10 him.
Won't YOU lean on mef" she said.
You are old and weary, and I--see, /
am young and strong"
He turned ana looked at the child.
She was very beautiful he thought
"Yes, | am DID," he replied. IL am
old and-and forgotten" He spoke al.
most bitterly.
"oh' no." she said very quickly, "you
are not forgotten, for l think Of you
every day, and l pray for you every
night"
Private Andrew jenkins became
weakly conscious OF a sudden tear In
his eye He glanced down at the girl.
She was such little girl. "why do
you pray for meY" he asked.
Because mamma told me l must
never forget TO pray for sthe good and
the brave" she replied lnnocently "and
80 when l pray for Brother Harry l
always pray for you. because. you see,
you both fought for the same dag"
The Millyille Grand Army post stop |
ped stock still In the middle OF the road |
and gazed at the child inqulrlngly. rs
Harry Scott your brother?" he asked, |
his voice qulvering
why, yes. Didn't you know?" she
answered. "And aln't you glad he's
coming home today and that all these
people are down here TO meet hlm2 Oh.
amt you glad5"
Andrew jenkins lowered his head 10
brush something from his cheek with
his empty sleeve, and the girl caught
glimpse OF his face.
"Why, ! do believe you are crying"
she said.
The whistle OF locomotive sounded
suddenly In the distance. The old man
took her hand IN his.
Come Onw he cried eyasIyely.
There's the trainW
As the train pulled slowly into the
station cheer arose from those as.
sembled on the platform--a cheer that
was doubled, then trebled. in intensity
when tho crowd beheld one armed
man In army blue standing upon a bag
gage truck and waving a Grand Army
hat wildly In the air.
"Iiooray for Harry ScOttw he cried.
'llooray for the old flag! Hooray for
he little galp'
Then a sturdy young man, with
ACE as brown as his tan colored uni.
'orm, appeared ON the rear platform OF
he train. He was Immediately gather.
u In a tangle OF strong arms and de-
'osited beside Andrew Jenkins on the
ruck. The soldier In blue held out his
and 10 the soldier In brown. God
less You, my hoyv' he said simply.
While their hands were yet clasped.
rom out the crowd came the cry.
Three cheers for the two heroes OF
lillVllle" and the air was rent by a
llghty shout.
The younger man bmshed, ana from !
he elder mans face the shadow of a
orrow PASSED forever. AS downward
he procession moved the veterans, the
Ill and the young. marched side by
de, and between them walked little :
lrl. clasping hand Of each and smil.
" up into their faces. 80
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29
Cbe Wlllvllle
poet
BY edsar OueItOn Cooley

Copyright 1905, by Edgar w. Cooley.l
HWHE Millvllle Grand Army post
stood leaning against the fence
" nt the intersection OF the two
main Travelled roads im the
edge Of the village. Mlllvllle was very
proud OF It's post. for II was famed
from one end Of the state 20 the other,
and no traveller ever visited Millvllle
without requesting the pleasure OF
shaking its hand OF truth the post
at Millville had but one hand 20 shake,
for Il had but one meuber whose
name was written ON the roster, "An-
drew Jenkins, private" and Andrew
Jenkins had left his good right arm
somewhere IN the Wilderness. Not
having the requisite number OF mem
bers, the Millville Grand Army post
had never, OF course, been officially IN.
stituted, and only through courtesy
was II recognized 10y the posts I'm the
surrounding towns.
Yet II held regular weekly meetings
IN the west room OF Andrew Jenkins
cabin. entertained the public at annual
campAres ana tool, prominent part
IN every patriotic celebration I'm the
village Andrew jenkins. who was the
only member of the post because be
was the only veteran In Mlllville, was
naturally very prominent In Grand
Army circles IN the community. He
. held every Office In the post and was
annually chosen as delegate TO the
state encampment OF the order
TO Private Andrew Jenkins, whose
face was Scared with saher cut and
bullet wound, these annual gatherings
Of his comrades were events 10 which
he looked forward with the keen an
ticipatlon OF a kinless and lonely old
age Nor was he ever disappointed,
for, while he was not permitted to take
any active part IN the deliberations,
be was Invariably most royalty re.
ceived by his brother veterans ana !
given a place OF honor upon the stage
The Grand Army hall Ia Mlllylllc was
an object upon which Andrew jenkins !
lavished considerable pride. AZ one |
end he had constructed rude ros-
trum. behind which his old army mus
Net and rusty bayonet were suspended.
Between the west windows his faded /
uniform and worm eaten knapsack
were hung, while about the room were
arranged several tlags. a few war pic
tnres and such relies as he had
brought with him from the fields OF
carnage. In this hall on each Friday
evening the Millville Grand Army held
IT'S regular meeting In religlous-like
ndelity Andrew Jenkins performed iu
rotation the duties OF each O1lce OF
the post lie initiated imaginary mem
beers, held memorial services for imag-
mary dead and introduced. voted upon
and announced as adopted such mo.
iions or resolutions as the welfare OF
the nation or the good OF the post
seemed 20 demand, He prepared me-
MORALS 20 congress and the state leg
stature. made stirring addresses 10
audiences aud finally myari-
IDLY announced that "the meeting viii
low close with short social session."
1hese ''sociel sessions consisted OF a
lori0d OF an hour or two OF intense 81
ence, during which Andrew Jenkins.
APE IN mouth, occupied dilapidated
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29
Cbe Daughter
Of the
Regiment
BY +. II. Mitchell
[ConYriphi.

copyright, 1906 by +. A. Mitchell
2YTE had taken Missionary
ridge, and there was among
NJ us that disorganlzed state
Of affairs always occurring
Immediately after a battle. /, very
young soldier-half boy, half man
was stalking about pretty much as l
pleased without any anxlet ty as to the
rest OF the command. Suddenly |
heard baby's wall Turning In the
direction from whence It came, saw
n bundle under tree. Unrolllng Il, /
exposed the face OF girl baby.
by thunderl A baby! OF all the
queer things 10 find ON a battlefield!
How the dickens did 1t get hereT"
l never received an answer TO the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29

first by the company and afterward by
the regiment A negro nanny was
pressed into the service and given full
charge. l, having made the find. was
commissioned 10 name the baby. and
as l was not certain whether / had
found her In Georgia or Tennessee
the state line is near Missionary ridge
i called her Georgia Tennessee.
Georgia Tennessee's presence was
never reported at headquarters or our
s'h;ular mascot would have been or.
defed out OF camp instanter. Never
theless, later ON it became known 10 no
colonel who, fearing mutiny. took no
onicial notice of the fact 1t was pref.
~ hard on the little mite when we were
ordered to march In the middle OF the
night, but she and her nanny were
always transported as baggage-indeed.
a wagon was especially fitted up for
her accommodation Often before 20.
ing into tight the men called for her
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-05-29

also mingled with the throng, vying in
eagerness with the civilians for peep
at Sherman's boys. Punctually at o
o'clock the signal gun was fred, and
sherman, accompanied by General
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03

The eight players who qualf1ed 1or
the competition for the Councils cup
are drawn for the first match round as
follows: A. S. LiIley vs. F. d. Madi-
SON, Carlton Curtis VS.. c. A. Belden, ].
j. Crooks VS.. r. ]. Davis, and Douglas
Hardy VS.. @. Sutro. The prize for the
best handicap score was won by A. y
LiIIey The competition held IN Sep
tember of last year for the CouneiPs
cup was won by A. S. LfIley. and the
contest in May. 1904, by E. J. Hooper.
On the links of the Claremont Coun-
try Club on Decoration day contest
over SO holes, match play. against
bogey, was held II was won by r. NJ
Fitzgerald with a gross score OF 19
down. less s, net II down. The best
gross score was made by F. Kales, who
was II down Fourteen players made
returns.
Work on the new clubhouse of the
San Francisco Golf and Country Club
is progressing, and the course is al
ready in good condition The club
house ad jacent to the PTesidio Reserva-
ton must be given up on August /.
1t is possible it may be retained as the
HEADQUARTERS of the Presidio Golf Club,
the members of which will. be the resi-
dents of the park now being laid out
on the tract adjoining the south wall
of the reservation and First avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-03
COURSERS MEET
IN Biz EVENT

The tenth renewal of the Ladies Day
Champion Stake for greyhounds will be
run tomorrow at Union Coursing Park.
The meeting viii commence to-day, when
one round will be run in each of two
stakes
The Champion Stake attracted twelve
entries as against eight last year. Po-
catelh is again a contender. and, from
the form he displayed last week, he will
undoubtedly be the public choice. The
up-country courser seems to have re-
gained all his old-time speed and clever
ness.
Pocatelli-Freda c., which he says are
the most promising he ever raised. They
are now four months old.
Eugene Geary has three fine puppies by
Paio Alto and when these descendants
of the mighty Emin Pasha meet the
fun IS expected to fly.
Geary's Bonnie Lass, the dam of Palo
Alto, died recently at Colma of old age.
George ShaTmans Palo Alto-Tamora
puppies are doing well. All signs point
TO an exceptional class Of greyhounds be-
ing in the running next year.
The coursing at Union Park viii COM
mence to-day upon the arrival of the
1880 O'Clock train. One round of the class
reserve and one of the reserve event will
&c III tc-Ade ne I6IldiIl0S IOuIluS
with the champion event will be run to-
morrow. In addition to the regular train
tomorrow a special car will leave Fifth
and market streets at o'clock.
The hares are getting faster steadily
and satisfactory trials are expected. The
likely winners:
Ladies' Day Champion STAKE: Mr. zlgnego
FocateIli Richard Anton. L L c. Hum
boldt. Poncte-
Class Reserve. False Alarm Foxhunter. In
Time. Yellowstone, Lost Chord. Ina Cissus,
Renegade Apache. The Duke. Sampler. Valley
Pride. Galveston. Barge Gold Chain. Pomona,
Nellie NJ, Hudson. The Referee. Pasha Pleas
ant. Flower Girl. Rose OF Gold. Friendless
Boy. Little Plunger. The Rival. Silver Heels
Shotgun, Concord. Tralee. Gambit Belle Free
Frisco Lad. Aeolus. Reckless Acrobat. Aman-
dan.
Reserve Stake Frank Dunn Peerless
Beauty, Earl. Slim jim, Our Motto, Prone
theus. Doodle Boy, Royal Spirit, Media. Badly
Used, Tralee Boy Royal Friend Homer Boy
Mount Lowe. Tamora. Wild Mamie Dear Gas
ton Miss Brumnlel. coIored Lady. Sherman
Secretive, Blue Craig. Daisy Rocket, Intruder
Muggsy, Angus Cissus, r. Fiery Rock
Tralee's Best. Mavis Clair. Frse From Flaw.
Hidden Hatred.