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Hoods Trying Position.

These facts give evidence of the trying
position in which / was placed at this
juncture. and this last move of the
enemy may somewhat account for the
ineXplicable conduct and disappearance
OF Gen. Johnston who, at this critical
moment, was unwilling to share with
me the responsibility of the issue.
| will now turn from the many I'M
pleasant occurrences interviewer in the
history of that day, and endeavor to
show in what manner Gen. Sherman
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Johnston Deserted Hood.

AS already mentioned, the order as
signing me to the command of that
army was received about IL /. m., on
the 18th of July. My predecessor, I'M
willing TO await even the dawn of day,
issued his farewell order that memoir
able night. In despite of my repeated
and urgent appeals to him to pocket
all dispatches from Richmond, to leave
me in command of my own corps, and
TO fight the battle for Atlanta, he de-
serted me the ensuing afternoon. He
deserted me in violation of his promise
TO remain and afford me the advantage
of his counsel, whilst l shouldered all
responsibility of the contest.
1 reiterate that it is difficult to i'm
agine commander placed at the head
OF an army under more embarrassing
circumstances than those against which
i was left to contend on the evening
of the 18th of July, 1864. l was COM
paratively stranger to the Army of
Tennessee. Moreover, Gen. Johnston'S
mode of warfare formed SO strong
contrast TO the tactics and strategy
which were practiced in Virginia, where
far more satisfactory results were OBJ
tanned than in the West, that I have
become still more ardent advocate of
the Lee and Jackson school. The troops
of the Army of Tennessee had for such
length of time been subjected to the
rulnOuS pOilcy pursued from Dsalton 10
Atlanta that they were unified for
united action in pitched battle. They
had, in other words, been so long hab-
ituated TO security behind breastworks
that they had become welded to the
"timid defensive" policy, and naturally
regarded with distrust a commander
likely to initiate offensive operations.
The senior corps commander consid-
cred he had been supplanted through
my promotion. and thereupon deter
mined to resign, in consequence. / have
no doubt, of my application to Presi-
dent Davis to postpone the order trans
ferying to me the command of the
army; he, however altered his decision,
and concluded to remain with his corps.
The evening Of the 18th of July found
Gen. Johnston comfortably quartered at
Macon, whilst McPherson's and Scho-
fields Corps were tearing up the Geor-
gia Railroad, between Stone Mountain
and Decatur; Thomas's army was has
tening preparations to cross Peach Tree
Creek, within about six miles of Allan
Ia. and l was busily engaged in hunt
ing up the positions of and establishing
communication with Stewart's and
Hardee's Corps, since l did not know
where they were posted, when Gen.
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A Handbook of Information as to the
Opening of the Shoshone Reservation.

Tribune will publish days. complete
available information the Shohone
This will
agricultural grazing
gold
ssadt to 100000
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A feeling of reluctance to cause heart
burnings within the breast of any Con-
federate who fulfilled his duty to the
best of his ability, has hitherto deferred
me from speaking forth the truth.
Since, however, military movements
with which my name is closely con-
nected have been freely and publicly
discussed by different authors. whose
representations have not always been
accurate, l feel compelled to give an
account of the operations of the Army
of Tennessee whilst under my direction.
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1t will full information
homesteads, the of locating
This
develop the farming and grazing country Many
information
not to be found anywhere : - .
Sent free subscriber who his subscription
subscriber sending 81 for subscription wishing
should use the blank this when sending their
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Sherman says (Vol. II, pages II, 72) !:
"On the 18th all the armies moved
on n general right wheel, Thomas to
Buckhead, forming line of battle fac
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Personal Experiences the United States and the Confederate
States Armies
By Lieut.. .-Gen. J. B. HOOD, c. S. A.
States Armies.

Johnston disappeared so unexpectedly
and left me in this critical position.
Not till L read Sherman,s Memoirs
was / aware of McPherson's so close
proximity 10 Atlanta at an early hour
on the 18th of July. In truth, few
enterprising scouts thrown out that
afternoon from his columns in the di-
rection of the Macon Railroad might
have captured my predecessor on his
retreat 10 Macon.
sherman Was Pushing Right On TO At
Ianta.
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XII
COMPLAINT AGAINST
JOHNSTON.
HOODS

Johnston Deserted Hood nj the Most
Critical MOment-HOod Attempts TO
Destroy the Army of the Cumberland.
Hardee's Failure Prevents This.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Second District Republican
Convention,

The Second District Republican convention Will
be held In City Hall. Lewiston, Maine. Tuesday
june %, 1906, st O'Clock, p. NJ, for the purpose
OF nominating 3 candidate for congress to be
voted for at the September election.
To select district committee and transact any
other business that may properly come before t
The basis OF representation vii, be as follows
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled
to delegate, and for each IS votes cast for the
Republican candidate for governor In 1904 an
additional delegate and for fraction of ~ votes
Ia excess OF IS an additional delegate. Vacan
cies In the delegation OF any city, town or plan
tation can only be filed by q resident OF the
county In which the vacancy exists
The District committee Will be In session IN
the reception room OF the hall at IL O'Clock. A. NJ
on the morning of the convention for tho pur'
pose OF receiving the credentials OF the delegates
Delegates In order to be eligible to participate
In the convention must be elected subsequent to
the date of the call for this convention.
The chairnen OF the various delegations are
requested to forward q full list OF the delegates
and alternates to the secretary Of the District
committee, j. w. Bracket, Phillips, as soon as
they are chosen on duplicate blanks to be fur'
nished for that purpose.
Per order Republican District Committee.
Fred w. Wight Rockland. chairman
J. w. Bracket, Phillips. secretary.
A. ID. Cornish, Lewiston.
A. Z. Stearns, Rumford Falls.
Eugene Thomas, Topsham.
X. G. Reed, Damsriscotta.
Rockland, Maine, May 8, 1896.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either of the Estates
hereinafter named:
At a Probate Court, held At Paris. IN and
June, In the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and six. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated. 1t 10 hereby ORDERED:.
terested, by causing q copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the OF.
ford Democrat a newspaper published at South
Probate Court 70 be held at said Paris. on the
third Tuesday of July, A.. d. 1905. at 8
of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they see cause.
RACIAL L. MORSE, late Of oxford. dc.
ceased will and petition for probate thereof and
the appointment Of George Hazen or some other
suitable person as administrator with the Will
annexed presented by David Morse, widower.
MARY r. BENNETT. late of Paris, deceased /;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by John Bennett, the executor therein named.
MARTHA A. MARsTON, late Of Hartford.
deceased; will and petition for probate thereof
therein named.
ceased; petition for determination of collateral
Inheritance tax presented by Truman Ii. Soule,
administrator.
PETER N. HASKELL. late OF Waterford, de.
ceased; petition for confirmation Of trustee
presented by Joseph b. Haskell.
WILLIAM G. HAMMOND. late Of Paris, de.
ceased; final account presented for allowance
by Henry d. Hammond, executor.
LUCETTA NJ. wINsLOW, late Of Paris, de-.
ceased; frat account presented for allowance by
Lizzie A. Millett, executrix.
THANKFUL c. BACON. late of Buckield,
deceased; 6rst account presented for allowance
by Eugene r. Smith, administrator.
OLIVE +. HEALD. late Of Sumner, deceased;
first account presented for allowance by Cyrus
d. Head, executor.
JOHN D. DUNN, late OF Sumner, deceased;
first account presented for allowance by Charles
II. Bonney, administrator.
ALBERT L. SOULE, late of Oxford, de-
ceased; 1rst account presented for allowance by
Truman b. Soule, administrator.
NELLIE Z. DECOSTi, late Of Buckheld, dc.
ceased; first and final account presented for
allowance by Fred W. Record. administrator.
ELIZA e. sTETsON, late of Buckfeld. lie.
ceased; first and final account presented for
allowance by Washington Head, administrator.
FRANCETTA FLETCHER, late Of Paris, dc.
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
Alton Z. Wheeler, administrator.
HERBERT L. SWIFT, late of Paris, de.
ceased; petition for the appointment Of Annie
J.. Swift or some other suitable person as ad.
ministratrix presented by Annie l.. Swift,
widow.
ADDISON X. HERRICK. Judge of said Court.
ALBERT d. PARK, Rcgister.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Republican County Convention.

The Republican voters Of the County of Ok
ford. In the State of Maine. are requested 70
meet In convention at the Court House Ut South
Paris on Thursday, the 18th day OF June. A. ID.
1906, at 10 80 O'Clock In the forenoon. for the pur
pose of nominating candidates for the following
county officers. to be supported at the September
election, to wit: Senator. Clerk of Courts. County
Treasurer. County Attorney. Register Of Deeds,
Register Of Deeds for Western District. one
County Commissioner. and Sheriff. Also to
choose q Republican County Committee for the
years 1907 and 1905.
The basis of representation win be as follows
Each town and plantation organized for election
purposes will be entitled to one delegate. ard for
each IS votes cast for the Republican candidate
for Governor In 1904 an additional delegate, and
for fraction Of 40 votes In excess Of IS votes an
additional delegate.
The Republican County Committee win be In
session at the grand jury room at the Court
House at South Paris, At O'Clock on the morn.
ing of the convention. for the purpose of receiv-
ing the credentials Of delegates.
Delegates In order to be eligible to participate
In the convention must be elected subsequent to
the date Of the call for this convention.
Per order Republican County Committee.
II. L. BARTLETT. Chairman.
nc. DUNTON. Secretary.
Dated at South Paris, Maine, May 4, 1906.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Bryant's Pond.

Our base ball club has recently beer
re.organized. James D. Farnum was
chosen manager and Robert Shaw, cap
tain. Their first game will be with the
Radcliffe Club at the fair grounds.
Bert Silver of South Woodstock lost a
good horse Monday. 1t became fright
ened at an auto near the residence OF
John Foster and was injured so badly
that it had to be shot.
Norman McCollister will occupy the
rent recently vacated by A. l.. Bowker
The stores close Tuesday and Thurs
day evenings.
There will be a baptism at North
Woodstock, June oath. The services
will be conducted by Rev. K. A. Davis.
The village schools closed June 22d.
Hubbard Aldrich of Auburn and
Gaveston Cole and wife of Mechanic
Falls were in town the first of the week
Heath & Hathaway are painting Geo.
@. Perham's buildings.
James Armstrong is painting Z. An
drews & Co. g store.
DR.. Ross of Portland was in town this
week.
Road Commissioner Robbins is busy
with small crew on the LOckes Mills
road. At this season he finds it difficult
to obtain help enough.
The Dearborn Spool Company are
erecting another large dry house or
their property.
A tent show with six people will enter
tain our people for week commencing
June 25th,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Hebron.

Mrs. Judge Bonney has been in the
place few days. All regretted that
Judge Bonney has not been able to at
tend commencement exercises. We will
make no attempt to report as that will
be done in full by others.
The district school gave little enter
tainment last week Friday to raise money
to paper the school house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sturtsvant went to
West Peru Saturday to visit his mother,
and returned Sunday afternoon.
Miss Mary Thompson of Portland is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Sturtevant.
Miss Columbia Bumpus spent Sunday
in Auburn.
Mrs. Florence Durham Pinkham, with
her two children of Newton, Mass, is at
Z. S. Dunham's.
Prof. and Mrs. Purington Of Farming
ton are the guests of Miss Hattie P.
Bailey.
Invitations are out for the wedding of
Miss Helen Butterfield and Mr.. Ralph
Glover, which will take place in the
church Saturday, June 90. Mr.. Glover
has bought his fathers farm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Greenwood.

The road commissioner got out a crew
one day last week, and good work wal
done for that length of time, but only q
1.-THE of what the roads require. There
is so much to be done, however, before
haying which is near a. hand, that it is
doubtful if anything more is done in that
direction at present. There has been SC
much rain of late that every depression
| in the road is yet filled with water OF
mud.
The selectmen are at the town farm
this week making taxes for the ensuing
year.
Work has also commenced on the new
school house in the Martin District, SO
called. That job of work would have
been we'll nigh completed by this time,
had not some worthy discovered little
informality in the proceedings, thus
making 1t necessary to call another town
meeting.
The writer took lady to Bryant's
Pond Tuesday for the purpose of taking
the first step toward having new set OF
teeth; and while there he called on
several former neighbOrs, among whom,
were "Uncle" Stephen Rowe and his
daughter, the widow Elizabeth Whit
man, who has kept his house ever since
his wife died. Although Mr.. Rowe will
be 90 years old on the 4th of July, his
ewes are not so dim but that he can read
with glasses, nor his natural force 80
abated but that his garden compares
favorably with former years. His
daughter, We are glad to state, is enjoy
ing better health than formerly, 80 that
she does the most, If not all of her
Homework. Before leaving Mrs. Whit
man presented us with her recent photo
graph and also her fathers, for which
she has our hearty thanks. The pictures
were taken by Walter Arkett, who has
really become fine artist.
A few years ago Wesley Ring sold his
place at the Center and moved to West
Paris where he engaged In some kind of
mechanical work. Recently he bought
the Harry Cole farm and is once more
settled down to agriculture. Mr.. Ring
is good neighbor and we are glad to
have him back in town again. His
father-in-law, Adoniram Swan, who
buried his wife few years ago, is max
ing home with him.
With regret we learn of the feeble state
of the Buckfield correspondent; may his
right hand not forget her cunning so as
to prevent his sending in his weekly
locals for many years yet.
And there is another thing to be re-
GREETED, and that is the non-appearance
of West Bethel of late. Brother B.,
where art thou?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Lowell.

Very heavy thunder showers passed
over here Friday afternoon and evening,
but no damage was done as yet known
except to the telephones.
Miss Abbie E. Woodbury., who was
elected as a delegate from the Farming
ton Normal School to the summer meet
ing of the young peoples movement OF
missionary work at Silver Bay, N. Y,
was not able to 60 on account of the i'll
ness of her father, and her place was
taken by Jessie G. Chapman, who started
Thursday morning. She expected to
meet delegates from other schools and
colleges in Portland, and others in Bos-
ton. The meeting will hold until the
first of July.
Mr.. D. II. Woodbury., who was criti-
cally i'll, is improving.
About one O'Clock Thursday the build
ings of Adelbert Stanley took fire, sup
posed from defect in chimney and were
total loss. A part of the household
furniture was saved. Insured in the
town company for about $500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Denmark.

The steamboat Lady Tufts loaded
with lumber started for Scandabag Cove
the other evening but the head winds
and heavy tide drove her back and strik-
ing q rock she capsized and her load OF
lumber went into the pond. Seaman
Wood saved himself by jumping ashore,
fireman Perry chung to the smokestack
and captain McKusick saved himself on
. bunch Of shingles. No lives were lost.
This Is the first shipwreck on Moose
Pond.
Mrs. A. q. Jones and Mrs. A. w. Bel
cher went to Bridgton Thursday.
DR.. Shaw has been in Portland for q
few days.
Mr.. Norris Davis IL In the hospital at
Portland for an operation for sore on
the face.
Mr.. and Mrs. James e. Ingalls, are the
happy parents Of nice baby boy, born
the 10th.
Mr.. Ernest ingalls, sent ten nice calves
dressed to Boston market Wsdnssdsy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Let the Administration be Endorsed

ICt INC Aohhuaoh oehou oS h-uooa SSe
N. WATERFORD, JUNE is, 1906.
Editor Democrat:
At this writing it seems probable that
the Swasey men of this congressional
district will be outnumbered at the con
vention to be held at Lewiston the 26tf
inst.
Strongly in sympathy with the Swasey
movement myself, / am asking, with
some solicitude, how we shall take oul
defeat. / think we may all have sin
cere feeling of gratitude to Mr.. Swasey
for the gallant and well nigh successful
contest carried on by him for US. Al
We have been animated throughout by
our hearty sympathy with President
Rooseyelt's administration, so in our de-
feat may we have still firmer loyalty to
that statesman in his untiring zeal fol
promoting the public welfare.
The Oxford County Republican con
vention should express by resolutions it,
interest in and approval of the constant
and successful labors of President Roose
velt's administration in dealing with the
difficult Philippine question; In inaugur'
ating and carrying to . successful issue
the railroad rate regulation bill; in
recommending more thorough inspection
of the meat packing industry.
Let Oxford Republicans be outspoken
on all these questions.
NJ. NJ. HAMIIN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
DEADLY SERPENT BITES

arc as common in India as are stomach
and liver disorders with US. For the
latter however there is q sure remedy:
Electric Bitters; the great restorative
medicine, of which s. A. Brown Of Ben:
nettsville, S. c., says: "They restored
nv wife to perfect health, after years of
suffering with dyspepsia, and chron-
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cure chills and fever, malaria, bilious
ness, lame back, kidney troubles and
bladder disorders. Sold on guarantee by
F. A. Shurtleff & Co., druggists. Price
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
East Bethel.

Some of the farmers are hoeing while
others are planting.
Mr.. K. d. Cole from Washington,
D. c., visited relatives here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Sanborn moved to
South Paris last week.
Miss Margaret Widen is preparing an
entertainment for the last day of her
school here.
Mr.. Lester Bean Is at home from
Princeton where he has been teaching
the past year.
Edgar Coolidge's little child is serious
ly i'll with Pneumonia and q little son ID
very sick, threatened with appendicitis.
Mr.. Harry Bryant Is at home from his
work, caring for his father, Mr.. Chas.
Bryant, who is very sick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
0ilead,

Mr.. B. F. Hicks, wife and SON, Of
South Paris, are In town.
Victor Nolan and wife are visiting
his brother and family.
Miss Annie Watson of Portland was
visiting her sister Sunday.
The wire bridge Ia undergoing repairs.
There was . surprise party Tuesday
night at the house Of the bride and
groom, Mr.. Earl Jordan and wife.
Mr.. Ephraim Wight dinsd with your
correspondent Tuesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Newry.

Died in North Newry, June 10, Isaac
Kilgore, an aged and highly respected
citizen of the town, after painful i'll
ness of several weeks duration, and
to-day, June 2lst, his remains were con-
signed to their last resting place in the
"City of the Dead" He is survived by
a devoted wife and two sons, one pro-
prietor of Poplar Hotel, Wallace; the
other Dennis, postmaster at North
Newry, beside an adopted daughter,
Myra Libby, who is at present i'll with
liberated throat. Quite an excitement
was caused at the funeral by the horses
attached to three seated carriage be-
coming unmanageable, overturning and
demolishing the carriage and badly in
juring two seated carriage belonging
to j. S. Allen of this town.
Mrs. Fannie Bisbee of Bethel is visit
ing in town and calling on old friends.
Little Marjorie Allen is slowly re-
covering from an operation for appen-
dicitis. The trained nurse has gone
away and Miss Nellie Howard is assist
ing in caring for her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Brownfield.

Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Tarr took theil
little daughter to the eye and ear in
Urinary in Portland to have her eyei
operated on.
Mr.. Daniel Boynton has had recently
three paralytic shocks. He Is quite
feeble.
The remains of Mrs. Perkins (ne,
Lizzie Boynton), were brought from
Conway for interment.
Mrs. Belle Fogg Sands is visiting heI
mother, Mrs. j. Fogg.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rowe have guests
from Massachusetts,.
The Misses Stevens of Portland are
stopping at their cottage in this village
Mrs. Tarr from Massachusetts, is visit.
ing her son, Rev. DR.. Tarr.
First Congregational church, Rev.
James j. G. Tarr, Phi. D., minister.
Morning worship at 10:45, with sermon
by the pastor, "What is Faith?" This
will be followed by communion. Sun.
day School at IL N. Evening worship at
7:3O, subject, 1.-THE Red, White and
Blue" The orchestra Is expected to
lead the singing. All are cordially in
vited.
The Brownfield Cadet Band is making
extensive plans for a grand Fourth of
July celebration.
Mr.. Erving Linscott has the honor as
far as we know of being the first pos
SCISSOR of an automobile in town. 1t is q
handsome Cadillac"
On Tuesday evening, the Rebekahs held
memorial service In Odd Fellows Hall.
DR.. Tarr of the First Congregational
Church delivered an address, "Rebekah
Ideals in Theory and Practice" He paid
q glowing tribute to Odd Fellowship.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
North Paris.

Mrs. Charlie Jacobs and two children
and Mrs. Guy Powers and two children
from Bryant's Pond, visited at Ernest
dren remained for two weeks visit.
VIM. Jacobs and wife from South Paris
visited his sister, Mrs. Ernest Mason,
June 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Foss have moved
to their stand at North Paris from Port
land.
Mr.. Grover has brother staying with
him and carrying the cream to Buck
field.
Oscar Kimball has covered the roof OF
his house with patent roofing.
Willis Walker and wife visited her
mother, Mrs. e. Mason, Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-26
Sumner.

Mrs. Agnes Belcher of Rockland,
Mass, is caring for Mrs. Leland An
drews.
Walter Abbott and wife and little girl,
who have been visiting relatives in this
place and Paris, have returned to their
home in Attleboro, Mass.
Aubery Dyer of North Arlington,
Mass, is visiting his brothers, Julian
and Lynn Dyer, and sister, Mrs. Della
Andrews.
Roscoe Record and daughter of New
York are visiting at G.. B. Fosters.
w. K. Bowker had the misfortune to
hurt his leg quite badly recently by the
cattle starting and the roller going over
his leg.