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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07

1T was the southern people who
found out what war was. 1t was
| right among them. That's the reason
| that as II progressed they became
more and more unanimous about it.
Many of them didn't wish TO 90 out
of the Union. They were driven out
Of it by their leaders. But when they
were overrun by armies. their little
garden patches destroyed. their fences
used for firewood. their fathers aud
brothers killed. they changed their
minds. Many a time the men Of Il
family when we Yanks were approach
| ing their homes joined with the Con
sederates for the first time and fought
against us
! Il was with that army that advanced
south in the spring of 1862 through
| Kentucky and Tennessee. One night
while carrying message from one
part of our army to another lost may
way. Coming upon a cabin. | knock
ed A man came TO the door and ask
| ed what was wanted | told him |
would like forage for my horse. a place
to sleep for myself and to be put on
| the road in the morning He complied
with all these requests, and after sta
bling my horse lay down on the floor
| In his cabin and went to sleep.
I'm the morning my hosts wife gave
NE what she had IN the house for
| breakfast, and, being hungry, ate a
| good meal The family name AS
| Shanks. The father was about forty.
and there were two boys aged. respec-
| lively. fifteen and twelve. They treat
ed me kindly and insisted on filing my
haversack with salt pork and corn
pone. which was all they had. They
were an uncouth lot. but they were a
| family. and we all know what that
means. united and with no wish ex-
| cept to live their simple lives together.
| noticed their affection for one anoth-
er, and 1t made me homesick.
They put me on the road, and con-
hnued my ride. After delivering my
| dispatches I returned 10 headquarters
and handed reply to the general CON-
handing
/
for moment, Il day or week. The
| events through which we passed were
ever changing and filed with excite
/ ment. For thai reason we didn't re-
member people forgot all about the
! Shanks family, Indeed they never
/ again entered my head till they were
called back by the incident I'm going
to tell you The army was with ad
Yanced 10 northern Alabama and re-
manned there nearly four months
Then in August of that year General
| Bragg marched through Chattanooga
and on up toward Louisville. General
Buell.. commanding our force. went
marching north by another route to
head him OF The two armies came
together at Perryville and fought a
battle
"Perryville isn't considered today
one of the great battles Of the war
bat ! don't remember in all the fights
! was in having such hard. iucessant
firing as there was that day. | sup
pose IL isn't considered of SO much I'm
| portance now because only a small
part OF the Union army was engaged,
the rest being held back by the com
handing general.
well, now I'm getting to the point
II my story. After the battle we
found the Confederate dead and
wounded a good deal mixed. some
times Confederate lying across a
Unionist and sometimes vice versa
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07
Official Family

OF the 20 comrades elected to of
fetal positions at the 29th Encamp-
ment held in Wenatchee, only one
has been transferred to that En-
campment where membership will be
eternal. Comrade W. p. Sargent
OF Custer Post, No. 6, elected as Del
egate to the National Encampment.
died July 16, 1911. COmrade Sar-
gent was anticipating much pleasure
in attending the Encampment at Ro-
chester. He was a member of Com
panyl 1, Eighth New York Cavalry.
His home was in Tacoma, where, as
member of Custer Post, he was be
loved and respected by his comrades
who deeply mourned his death.
To the remaining % members of
my official family who were elected
TO serve with me, l am under obliga-
tions for the assistance they have
given me. To the A. A. G. and A.
O. NJ. G., Comrade A. w. HASTE.
who has so faithfully, intelligently
and ably performed the duties of that
office, l am under many obligations,
and if my administration is worthy
of merit, it is largely due to his I'M
firing efforts to properly attend to
all details connected with his office.
To all mem bers of my staff, l wish
to express my thanks for their loyal
support. And again, let me thank
you, my comrades, for the honor con-
ferred by electing me your Depart
ment Commander. The delightful
experience of the past year will ever
be remembered by me, the open
hands, warm hearts and kind words
with which | have been greeted by
all my comrades and co-workers will
never be forgotten. If l have failed
to do all that you expected, attribute
1t not to lack of good intent, but let
that good intent supply and atone
for what, from another standpoint.
might seem defective.
Comrades, the months and years
are rolling by. Only few more roll
ing seasons and the Grand Army of
the Republic will be a thing of the
past. But Its history is written on
the imperishable records of time. and
although we may sometimes feel that
1t will be obseured by the brightness
OF national prosperity, and that not a
thought of its record will be blended
with that prosperity, think we have
evidence to believe that In every
night of this nations life, the rec
ord of our Grand Army will shine as
stars in the armament of her history
and guide her leaders on toward the
fulfillment OF her destiny, by the in
spiration that comes from that light
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07

The wounded were picked up and laid
On the grass in long line for the sur
geons to visit and operate upon. Some
Il them died before ii surgeon got to
them at all. | was walking along this
line and came to two of those who
had died boy was waving green
branch over them To keep the flies
away.
Are they related to You. my boyE
asked
THAT one he said. pointing to the
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07

man, is my papa. and that one. point
ing TO the boy, is my brother
II looked at him and recognized him.
he was the younger of the two Shanks
boys. When the battle came on the
father and the oldest son left their
cabin, which was near by, with their
shotguns and Joined the Confederate
ranks After the battle the boy found
them. and they died while he was
keeping away the flies"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07
How He Was Wounded

At council of Confederate generals
early in the civil war one remarked
that Major Blank was wounded and
would not be able to perform duty
that IL was proposed TO assign to him
Wounded" said Stonewall Jackson.
IF II really is SO think it must have
been by an accidental discharge OF his
duty"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07
Condition

congratulate you, my comrades,
upon the harmonious condition of
our Department. There are no ap-
parent differences that prevent a de-
termined, united action by every
Post TO strive for that which is best
for our Department and the perpet-
uation of the principles of our order.
We have lost by death during the
year l3l. Our present membership
is S04e. ! commend to you a care
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07
Sons of Veterans

The Sons of Veterans, during the
past year, have taken on new life,
and renewed their interest in their
work. and while their numbers are
not large, many of their present Of
ficials are actively at work organic
ing new Camps.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07

care the w. r. c. are giving to the
memory OF the dead as well as to liv-
ing comrades, and that it is their de-
sire that deeds and sacrifices of those
who served their country in its time
Of peril shall forever have unfadinS
distinction in the future life of our
nation.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07

tCopyriEht. 1917 by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
ssWWKHAT is the saddest occur
~ renee you witnessed dur
w ing the civil war; | ask
ed the white headed vet
sran.
1.-THE saddest occurrenceT
"Yes. the most pathetic"
an tell you. but the circumstance
Involves little preface. | can't call
It story. for there's not plot or plan
10 1t. fought in the ranks during
the whole of those terrible four years
and was in many skirmishes and bat
ties. ! started in the west. my first
fight being at Shiloh. my next at Ter
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07
ANNUAL REPORT OF DEPT. COMMANDER T. H. HURl
Papeo of Section TNo
Continued from First Page of Section Two

as it shines upon them, with
mighty dome of national pr,,.. y
a background. W
While our ranks are growing th,.
Comrades falling one by opa
Let us closer stand together
Till LIES battles all are done
Let us keep the fires fraternal
Brightly burning in our breas,
Till for us the Taps" have sorns.
And we take our final rest
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07

ing comrades, and that it is their de-
sire that deeds and sacrifices of those
who served their country in its time
Of peril shall forever have unfadinS
distinction in the future life Of our
nation.
The Women's Relief Corps
For over twenty years have had
some knowledge of the work done by
our auxiliary of this department, and
have known to some extent what they
are doing and have done to perpetu-
ate thep rinciples for which the G. A.
r fought so years ago. l understand
their mission better now than ever
before and what sacrifices they are
making that the declining years of
! the veterans may be peaceful, happy
and enjoyable. To the president of
the w. r. c. of this d partment
Edith E. Harris, we are under many
obligations for her efforts TO aid the
/ G.. A. r In every possible way. Dept
( Commander has been ably assisted
by many OF her suggestions and BY
her hearty cooperation in the efforts
made to visit and become acquainted
with members of the Grand Army in
different parts of our Department.
Over three thousand miles, some
times by stage, some times by steam
er and some times by freight train
through snow storms and through
fog and mists, day after day, has she
journeyed in the valley and over the
mountains, that she might meet the
members of the G. A. R and their
auxiliary and speak good words If
| cheer. Such service as she has rem
dered cannot be too highly appre-
ciated.
The social relations of Posts and
Corps have been largely strengthened
| by her efforts to have it under
stood that our auxiliary is our help
er. With her genial disposition and
her ability to interest and revive those
who have lost their zeal, she has been
of great assistance in keeping our
ranks full. We owe her our pro-
found gratitude for what she has
done for the G. A. r. in our depart
ment during the past year
Upon every occasion where it has
been my privilege to meet the W. R.
c., | have found them courteous and
kind. ready to extend helping hand
or to make personal sacrifices TO
please, benefit and interest the G. \.
R. Not only have they given of their
wealth to provide. entertain. assist
and comfort comrades. but of that
which is of more value than gold
kind words expressing loyalty TO the
G. A. r., determination to make the
declining years of the veterans full
Of joy and pleasure.
Perhaps no more appropriate words
can be used to illustrate their close
relation to the G. A. R. than those
which were used by Past Commander
in-Chief Gilman, when he said. The
W. r. C.--the right hand of the G
A. r. The pleasant memory of as
ISOLATION with that body of noble wo-
men, loyal to our country, our flag
and our G. A. R, will be with us while
life lasts.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07
CLOVER LEAF DAIRY.
The Leading Dairy Of Pullman
Phone Farmers 400.

All cows passed test for tubercuIo
sis. First for clean milk by bacteria
logical inspection by State Colla,.
experts. Place your orders for mill
and Cream. Oct.2O-Nov. 10.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07

Go to Duthie's for your coal a..
wood. Prices always right.
Feb17tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07

They have high standard of duty
before them in behalf of the memory
OF living and dead relatives. are seek
ing to perform their mission and per-
petuate the principles for which their
fathers and brothers fought and won.
and let US bid them God-speed in tn cir
work. There ere many noble women
in that organization, all loyal to our
country. our flag and the G. A. R.
They do not report to us their spec
ial work, so we are without statistics
showing mem bership, money expend-
ed and relief given, but we know that
they are actively engaged in their
special mission and are appreciated
for the good work they are doing.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07

There is always a man and -.
at your service, whether it ha ~ |esl
ing, grading or hauling. We I NV
the most complete equipment for a "
kinds of team work in the citv ~
E. c. TURNBow
Apr19tf D..
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07
Memorial Day

May Both, 1912, will forever be
memorable as a day of exceedingly
interesting, solemn services in our
department, participated in with a
spirit of reverence for our departed
comrades and a manifestation of re-
spect and honor for our Grand Army.
The pulpit, the press, the schools,
our college presidents, our Governor,
the mayors of our cities, the mer-
chant, the mechanic, the laborer, and
the men and women all over our de-
partment put aside their daily avoca-
lions and devoutly entered into the
days service in such a manner that
We, the members of the G. A. R., De-
partment of Washington and Alas
ka, have a right to feel proud of the
loyalty and patriotism of the citizens
of our state of Washington.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-06-07
THE SADDEST INCIDENT
OF THE WAR.
BY r. A. mitchell.

copyright. 1912. by American Press Asso-
ciationl
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness
and, that by constitutional remedies.
Deafness Is caused by an inflamed con.
dillon, OF the mucous lining OF the Eus,
ifachlon Tube. When this tube is in.
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when 1t is en-.
stirely closed Deafness Is the result,
and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and ttiis tube restored to It's
normal condition. hearing viii be de-
stroyed forever; nine cases out OF Ten
are caused by Catarth. which is moth.
ing but an Unframed condition Of the
mucous surfaces.
We win give One Hundred Dollars
for any case OF Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu.
lars free. +. J. CHENEY & CO.
Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, TIC. -.
Take Halls Family pills for eonsti.
patton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15
A Great story.rell.r.

The pedagogical value Of story.tell.
ing is now fully recognized by all pro.
gressive teachers. and special effort
Is being made to train primary and
graded teachers to use storytelling ef.
fectlveiy. The greatest moral and
ETHICAL lessons are taught TO children
In this way. In connection with uni.
verslty Summer School at Morgan.
town and School Of Methods for Sun.
day.school Workers, Mr., Richard
Thomas .Wyehe. president OF the Amer.
lean Story.Tellers' League, will give a
series Of lectures and Illustrations. Mr.,
Wyche is much the most famous ex.
ponent OF the art of storytelling in
this country. His work is purely ped.
Rgogical. and II appeals to the judy.
ment IS well as to the interest of all
who hear him. Mr.. Wyche's stories
and pictures promise to be an interest.
Ing feature Of the Summer School.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15
VICE PRESIDENT
CONTINUED from page one;.

mate of Col. Roosevelt, the popular
choices are GovenorAtIadley, of Mis-.
souri,. and Governor Johnson, of Cali
iornia, ladley would like the nominn.
ton. Johnson has said that he pre-.
fers to remain In his present position.
But either would take the nomination,
and which ever was finally decided on
would perfectly satisfy Col. Roosevelt,
who says that he wants \ rough and
tumble campaiener, realizing that II
he is finally nominated he will face
the most bitter. conflict In the history
OF the presidency.
A dozen or other progressives are
sporting hand made booms for the
nomination but up TO the presen, their
chances have not ben considerd sefl.
ously.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15

The Y. NJ. C. A.. OF the West Viz.
glnIa University, is turning Its atten.
tion now TO the Summer Student Con.
ference, which will be held at Eagles
Mere, Pennsylvania, from June 18th
to the 23d. West Virginia University
expects to have large delegation IN
attendance. The Student Conference
idea has grown since It's beginning at
Mortified until each sumner now
sees over five thousand college men
gathered from schools In ali parts Of
the couhtrysa GSi
I The conference willibe iheld on the
shores OF little lake, Eagles Mere,
high in the mountains OF Central
'Pehhsyivahia, rRear WIlliamsport. The
mornings are devoted to work, Bible
Study classes, Mission Study classes.
Conference and ADDRESSES. The after.
Moons are open for athletics and .reere.
alton. The various colleges In attend.
anee meet each other III baseball, ten.
mis-, track, and water sports. The eve.
nings are given over to llfe.work dis.
.cussions, group conferences, and study.
n Altogether. the conference forms an
ideal vacation for college man. Some
OF the biggest men speakers in the
country will be there such men as
John R. Mott, Rober: C. speer, Harry
e. Fosdick. Jeremiah jerks and many
more.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15
Music In the Public Schools.

Instruction In music In the public
schools 10 for. the purpose Of teaching
the pupils how to sing. and the teacher
who can read simple tune and sing
intelligently enough to Interest pupils
in music is the successful teacher.
Nearly all public school teachers need
to understand music TO some degree,
and the West Virginia University Sum.
mer School OF Music Is aiming to plan
It's work that 1t may give to teachers
1ust the work they need in the way OF
fundamental knowledge Of music and
Insight into methods Of teaching It.
Arrangements Will be made for both
class and private Instruction.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15
LETTERS AWARDED.

At the Normal school commence,
ment he'd yesterday morning letters
were awarded by the Athletic depart
ment in basketball and baseball. Ow.
ing to some mlxup on the part OF the
faculty regarding the rules governing
tho football team no letters were
awarded In football although the
school has the strongest team now
that 1t has ever had. The letters
awarded were as follows:
Basket Ball.
Reid Morrow, Arthur Garrett. Jay
snoderly, Dale Curry and Grady Nor
gan,
Baseball.
John Book, l.. Harmer, f. Talking.
ton, Reid Morrow, Grady Morgan, d
colebank, D. Arnett and Arthur Gar
Tett.
9fyf-- z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15
; East Central Student Conference

EAST Sehtral STUDENT Conference.'
Announcements OF the East Central
Student Conference have been re-
ceiyed by the Young Womeh's Chris
tian Association OF the West Virginia
University For the past two years
the annual Summer Conference has
met at Granville, 70, but this year Il
Will be held at Forest Inn, Eagles
Mere, Pa, from June % TO July IS.
With the change to the eastern por-
ton OF the territory, ii has been de-
cided to draw TO the conference a
number OF the larger eastern colleges
which have before sent their delega.
tions to Silver Bay, among them Cor.
nell, Bryn Mawr,, swarthmore and
Goucher Colleges A program Is be.
ing planned, which includes many
leaders and speakers who are In touch
with student life-the very best lead.
ers and speakers that the East affords.
The mornings will be given over to
Bible and Mission Study classes and
special technical councils: the after.
Moons, to recreation, and the evenings.
TO platform lectures by such men as
Rev. Floyd ". Tompkins, OF the
Church OF the Holy Trinity, In Phila.
delphia; Rev. Robert E. Speer. ahd
Prof. Davis s. Cairns, D. D., OF the
United Free Church College, OF Aber.
deem, Scotland.
The University girls always Look
forward to these conferences with a
great deal Of pleasure, and the asso.
citation is planning to send large and
enthusiastic delegation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15
Engineering College Extending III
Work.

Plans are maturing for short courses
and extension work in Mining under
the direction OF the dean OF the Engl
neertns College and the professor OF
the Department OF Mining OF West
Virginia University.
A fve-ton travelling crane has been
installed In the power plant which
will be used In unloading and hand
ling heavy machinery and for exper
mental purposes. f' RI
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15
An Illustrated Lecture.

A set OF lantern slides showing
views OF the West Virginia University
buildings. the campus. the interior OF
the library. and number OF the scien.
ufc laboratories, have been prepared
for illustrating the work done at the
University. These will be used In
illustrated lectures throughout the
state.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15
Farm Management Work In West VII


AT recent meeting OF the State
Board OF Regents Mr.. o. n. Johnson
was appointed associate professor OF
farm management for the Agricultural
College at Morgantown. Mr.. Johnson
graduated from the agricultural course
at Ohio State University In 1908, and
since then has been employed in com.
mercial work. In managing his own
farm. and as assistant in extension
work OF Ohio State University. He
will teach farm management and rural
economics In the College OF Agricul.
ture during the spring semester OF
each year. and during the summer and
fall will investigate methods OF farm
management In various parts OF the
state, cooperating with the Office OF
Farm Management OF the United
States Department OF Agriculture, for
whom he will have charge OF farm
management work in West Virginia.
1t Is becoming more and more evident
that the business management OF farm
operations needs fully as much study
and development as better methods Of
production. Professor johnson Is well
equipped for this sort Of work, having
given considerable attention TO II. and
having spent the last summer In travel
In Europe studying methods Of Euro
pean agriculture. It Is believed that
he will be able to be Of great service
to the farmers OF West Virginia.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15
The Summer school Faculty.

The detailed announcements OF the
University Summer School, Morgan.
toFni'W. Va, show that there lis to be
q faculty Of thirty.seyn members be.
stdel the faculty Of School Of Meth.
DDS for iSnnday.school Workers max.
Ing III al nearly fifty instructors. This
10 much the largest faculty that the
Summer School has eyer, had, and the
range Of subjeets taught win be m1ch
greater than ever before.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-15
.rhe pabIle school and Pubic HeaI.

The Public School and Public Health,
The program 10 now being prepared
for!the ninth annual Itwo.days iEduea;
tional Conference at Morgantown, W.
Va, to be held under the auspices OF
the University Summer School, Friday
and Saturday. July 18th and goth. The
general topic for discussion will be
"The Public School and Public Health"
A more important or more timely
topic could hardly be found. II IS the
intention TO 60 into this subject with
a good deal OF vlgor. Some investiga.
tions, now being made. will be report.
ed at that conference and discussed.