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Brighton Beach Races.

BRIsHroS BEACH, n. Y, May so.-ge.
suit OF races:
Three-!ourths mile-Long Branch won, In.
sigma colt second, Little lack third. Time.
1.i5lS.
Half miis-kittie /. won, Leonavica second.
Cascade third lime. .soi,.
Mile and sixteenth--w. DAILY, jr., won, Tan.
ner second, Little Jim third. lime. la
Seven-eighths mile-Fausfine won, Century
second, John Atwood third. Time TO-.
One mile shotover won, Tramp second
Supervisor third. Time. LA.
Five-etghths mile-Realpath won, Prince Ed.
ward second, osceols third. Time, i.es
In the first race Hearst and Gallus Dan
collided. Hearst died shortly after, and
Jockeys Cullen and Owen were seriously
injured.
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Morris Park Races.

New YoRK. May 5o.--This was the OPEN
ing day at Morris Park.
five-eighths miie-Fordham won, Civil serv.
ice second. Timothy third. Time. SOL.
Gaiiiard stakes, 2-year-olds. half IN IL Russell
won. Captain wagenter second, Sticrai third.
Time, :4st.
Winter stake. Syear-olds, mile-Cyclone Colt
won, Msgnate second. Csyuga third. Time,
la.
New York Jockey Club handicap. mile and
auarter-Sirie won, Texan second. Cynosure
third. Time, 2o7s4
Fivc-eighths mile-Paroline won, Lady MAY
second, Wood Cutter third. Time, I.os,s.
Miie-Sam Wood and Filter ran dead heat,
Mono'a third Time, ! 81. Sam Wood won the
ruu-of in lfais
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CcLFAx, May a. Memorial siav was an.
priately observed, the city being gailv
decorated with the stars and stripes. hnni-
ing, sireamers and stuffed eagles A large
procession went TO the cemetery tc deck
the graves OF the dead soldiers. 4 dinner
at the opera hail under the auspices of
Nathan Lyon Post, q. 4. r., was not con-
naed TO hardtack and bacon and beans
eat was an elegant spread ana was favor ed
ey literary exercises. Many OF the hass-
ness houses were closed aud there WAS a
large crowd.
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RILEY WINS AGAIs.
ne Carries on the Speculation Hand
Cap at Chicago.

He Carries on the Speculation Handi-
cap at Chicago.
CHICAGO. May 3o.-Twelve thousand peo-
pie attended the Westside races today. the
principal attraction being the Speculation
handicap. among the starters in which
were Riley, winner of the Kentucky derby,
and the no less noted Robespierre The
track was in good condition. Red Light
led at the start by length with Robes
pierre second and Riley and Pilgrim halt
length behind. At the halt Pilgrim was
first. Riley and Red Light neck
and neck and Robespierre three
lengths away. At the three-quarters
Riley and Red Light were even up. with
Pilgrim second a length behind, and Robes.
pierre beaten Off Coming into the stretch
Godfrey urged Riley, who was then half
length in the lead, and the son of Longfel-
low left the field as if they were anchored.
Into the stretch he came length and a
half in the lead, running fast, with Red
Light second. Pilgrim close up and Robes
pierre three lengths away. At the finish
Riley was ahead by three lengths, winning
in canter. Red Lightsecond, Pilgrim third
and Robesp pierre six lengths back. Time,
:51 distance, mile and an eighth.
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Doa'i fail to eose today.


CHICAGO, May Decoration day was
observed in The usual manner, the q. A. r..
posts strewing flowers on the soldiers
graves and young people attending athletic
sports and picnics in the parks. Business
was Suspended.
The bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln,
III Lincoln PARK. was nearly hidden under
flowers aud wreaths This decoration was
nnder The auspices of Lyon Post. G.. A. II.
Interesting addresses were made. The
day vas hot for this season, the thermom-
e'ef marking - degrees at > O'Clock this
afternoon
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FoGTLANn. Max So.-Memorial dav Was
observed IA this city by general SUSPENSION
o. business. There vas parade Through
t1ae PRINCIPAL streets. Ioiaed in by the
ssrasad Army posts Of the city the National
snard and citizens IN GARAGE. The ur,.
eession marched 10 the plaza. where app-o-
PIRATE services were he'd. Maay yerscn,
visited the cemeteries daring the siav and
ssrewed foEe-s over the graves OF The VET
Grams. In the evening special memorial
ssrficrs we're assd Al the New Park ts,eassr
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THE scoTcH-IErsm CONGRESS.
Robert Bonner Elected President-The
Attendance Large.


rIrTsHu &c, May m-Far more people at
tended the session OF the Seotch-Irish CON
gress this morning than yesterday. Among
them we're many ladies. and the society $
tri-oolored silk badge, with its seal in gold,
was conspicuous everywhere The stage,
too. was better occupied than yesterday,
many members from far away having
sweilea the number. Among them was
l.. J. Alexander. secretary OF the California
Scotch Irish Society.
The meeting vas opened BIZ President
Bonner. and after prayer Congressman
john DalzeIi, OF this city. spoke on the
scotch-irish OF Western Pennsylvania
The meeting took recess until O'Clock
tonight, and in the meantime the visitors
attended memorial services. The converl-
fion in committee of the whole elected
Robert bonner. OF New York. president.
Among the vice presidents elected were
Rev J. q. Quinn. OF Montana, and Alex
ansef Montgomery. OF California
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yeter.n., nav n Co,or.do.

DESvER, May So.-Decoration day was
observed here IS usual. all the Offices aud
places OF business being closed. The
parade. which took place this morning.
was the largest ever witnessed in Denver.
The exercises at Riverside cemetery were
very impressive. The day was generally
observed throughout the state and espec-
tally in Pueblo. Colorado Springs. Leadville,
Aspen and Greeley
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Fsrrs 'ssfsf.slats iaseycsf ssd oseyg rrs1ssct-
chie ejsss s. rrpsr@rsssyl "a sae firms.
i.elss. fss ls4saeSss - svytsssgaess sfiif h.
ssesy iaseiisgeuflv sss$ esfsfsile ss.,t.3ssl ss
tss ssea sac oaasrrise ihss 'sekei fsaa ~ re
.ss;sssars fs-sgs.
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A PARADE Ar TACOMA.
Grand Army and Militia Mareh-Bicycle
and Foot Races.

TACOMA. May - Memorial day was
very generally observed today. Banks
and business houses were closed, and the
day was generally given up 10 holiday.
making. IN the morning the local militia
and q. a. 4. posts and other Organizations
formed at the head of Pacific avenue, with
Governor Ferry and staff.
In the afternoon abou. 500 neople re-
paired to the Tacoma baseball park TO wit
ness series Of bicycle and running races
arranged by Senator" Morgan, the pro-
icssiunal hicycliss.
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Latonia Races.

LATosIA, KY. May 30.-Result of races :
Mile and seventy Rolling Harry won,
salute second, Gernsnlc third Time, i.tss<.
Nile aad ACKNOWLEDGEMENT won Mount
Lebanon second. Brookfuil third. Time. L so
Mile and ones xteenth-Bonit won Eewcas-
tie second Catalepa third. Time. iis5s
Decoration day handicap. mile and one omar
ter-Teutoa won, King Regent secold, Chester
third. Time. Loss.
Fivseigaths nlise-Woodhine won. Leonard
second, Jeanette third. Tine. .0es.
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veterans, D.y At centrali..

CrsTRALIa. May 30.-Memorial day was
very generally observed by the people here.
Nearly every business house was closed.
The G.. A. T.. assisted by civic societies,
marched through the streets TO the opera
house. where an immense crowd bad gath
cred. An appropriate programme was
carried our. the chief feature of which was
forty-thrse young ladies. representing the
different states.
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htrFg 'egsssas'afe interest eas ererg reslvcs-
che elsss IS rsRsssessef "a, sAs ss.sr ,,4gsis,.s
s'ekes. lAe iassfysss IF sesrEisess.ess I'll 4,
iaes 'sfelsiqs'sf'g ans easefilg sl.asassf b. fh1
ssca mke essangtss sAis tieka tAaa ~ t5e
sssss gsyx' tsgssf.
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For seU rates. excellent accommodations and
al the features that constitute successful arr,
czsosysbae trip TO the East. take the Northern Pa
rstc. Through yestsb1le trains 10 "a pan.
Minneapolis. Dtinih ami Chicago. consisting Oh
dining. dra.sngroosn aud sseeriu1 cars ~ew
tourist sleep-rs under thu direction OF the Pull.
Enaa Faasce Car Company are attached To aai.y
fasSuzG tsssEk No bitter service 30 oe found.
A. Chi1besE. city ticket agfns. 10 second street
Boston block. L. 1cnkin. depot ticket sgeEs, Sc
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Eusen p'Aiber, to william Knahe . Co.

During NV sojourn here / mad freouent
opportunities 10 make myself acquainted
with the knabe pianos. and FROM fullest
conviction declare them TO be the hest in
struments OF America. should return
here for artistic purposss-which may ne
the case very soon--I shall most certainly
use the pianos of this celebrated make. /
give this testimonial with pleasure. vo!un-
tarily. and entirely unsolicited for bv the
house of knahe. EeGEs D'ALBERr
New York MAY Ii. lssu.
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veser.n., D.v q srympia.

OIYsrfs. May So Colonel r. v. Eddy
delivered the Grafton .: the capitol yester
day. He ~as eloquent and received much
applause. The features OF the day were u
portrait of the late General Milroy on the
platform and children taking part in the
exercises. an original poem by Professor
Fo!sansbee and band of music in new
uniforms for the first time. Over | 600
people were present.
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Veterans. Day At Fresno.

FREsEo, Cal. May &c. Decoration day
was appropriately observed here. A pro-
cession to tbs cemetery was participated in
by the Grand Army of the Republic. the
companies of the National Guard and the
Women's Relief Corps. Literary exercises
were held in the Riggs theater with an adj
dress by Hon Chester Roweil.
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Efery p,opeyty-ho,cer ard etsyy citizen who
has the Interests of Scaftle az heart should 90 10
The polls today ant rotc for The aoa-paytisaa
candidates for the charter commission. These
pssa, hare beca selected By representatives Of all
political parties and sta,,a upon Ae broad plat
form of public interest
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Veterans, pay at Spokane Fa,ls.

SPOKANE FALLS. May 60 Memorial day
was observed here with the usual exercises.
At 40 p. m. the procession marched
through the streets. and included q large
number OF school children. Veterans, Sons
of Veterans. militia, fire companies,
Knights Of Pythias and citizens on foot and
in carriages
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HOT FLAME DANCED.
Texas Spring Palace. Fort
Worth, DESTROYED by Fire.
a GREAT BALL IN PROGRESS,
Several People Crushed in the Merry
Makers Fiisht-Arcadis. Wis.
Flooded by Bursting Dams.

FosT Worm. Tex. May 3l.-The Texas
spring palace was destroyed BY FIRE last
night. The loss is estimated at $4,000
The exhibit was to have closed Sunday
night, and . grand ball was in progress
last night. with several thousand persons
present When the cry Of fire was heard
terrible panic ensued. The widest
rumors as to loss OF life were circulated.
some saying twenty-five persons had per-
ished, while many thought none were
burned. Several persons were seriously in
lured by be beng trampled or scorched.
So far IS known. 1T /: 80 q. m. no lives
were lost. AL Haynes. a contractor. is
still alive but can not live A score of peo-
pie were painfully injured.
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Yeterans. Day at santa Fe.

SANTA FE, n. NJ, May 30.-Memorial
day was observed here by the finest pro-
cession the day ever witnessed. II was
composed OF the military, &. A. r., fire
department. civic societies and citizens
headed by the Ninth infantry band. The
graves at the national cemetery were de-
roraked
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REnrcxp EATEs EAsr

The Northern PaefSc ~ now selling srss-siass
iinxitea tickets through TO GhicsSo Tor So, sec
o16.elasS- a.. These s-e the iewess rates now
in eseek A. chtseerz, city tsrkst s.eni. I'D Sec
ene Teet Bos.oG block; Z. loakia, depot tic ket
agxEf. seattle.
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Veterans Day at Kelso.

KEIso. May 80 Decoration day was sp-
propyiately observed here today. About
od0persons formed the procession which
marched to the cemetery where the graves
were decorated. In the afternoon an ad-
dress was made by ]. S. Beall
Union Pacific surveyors are in town.
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Trs TO rrpry uores e.,vn

by taking the Northern Pacific vestshuici train.
leaves sexttle 300 rH. daily No change Of
cars. and III miles the ssosfesz route to Chicago
Tourist sleeping cars through. placing t.assssra-
gers in Union DEPOT ten Ca taffy hours ahead Of
other lines. A. Chisbery. city ticket sgenf I'D
Second street. Boston block. T. loakin. dep0s
Tic kes agent. seattle
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The Eattler.. si,. pro,.a e..

AsAHEia, Cal. May 3o.--George KELSEY.
of Marion. aged . years. the hoy bitten By
aratiiesnake south of town yesterday after
noon, died this afternoon.
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through Pullman ysstibaIed sieegsers and df n
tng cars also lxscst improved tours. sieepers
through TO tse East via Northern Pacific ssss-
soee- A. G Iberg. city ticket agent. rs second
tfyeet, Eost0a block T. Tc1kin. de5ot ticket
agent. seattle
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WATER FELL By KucKETFuLs.
Arcadia, Wis, Flocded-Raby Torn From
It's Mothers Arms.

Arcaoia, WIS, Flooded-kaby Torn From
Its Mothers Arms.
ARCADIA. Wis. May 3o.-A terrific rain
storm come up at midnight last night The
water fell IN torrents for several hours.
flooding the river. which soon over
flowed. Two mill-dams were swept
away, flooding almost the entire
village for short time. The village was
in the midst of 3 river which poured
through the streets from two to six feet
deep, washing out sidewalks and fences
and moving houses from their foundations.
The only life known to be lost is that of
an infant of Mrs. Essen, which was swept
from its mothers arms by the swift cur
rent and drowned. Every bridge in the
vicinity was swept away.
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veserans, Day in Denver.

DENVER, May 30-The parade this morn
ing was the largest ever held in Denver.
All places OF business are closed. The day
was generally observed throughout the
stale
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yeterans, Dav In Clncinpati.

CINCINNATI. May 30.--Memoriai day was
observed here in the usual way and BUSH
ness was generally suspended.
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HurTER- BUTTER

Car received every week fresh from the cream.
sry. ask your grocer for IL J. r. Asens' far
4sreauery
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The ss-csii<t teorkiaemea's tintes ,vpressass
aas the ssai srerksaemsa Of Ssnstse, 6as a snail
s0frTir Of sri -xirrfrd .lredezS
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Sss Francisco. May 50. In Oregon and
Washington: Fair weather in Southern
Oregon, light rains elsewhere.
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Take the Northern Fac;sr railroad, sesgibaIed
SLEEPER and diHiEg-9sz route fsr ali FONTS last
seattle.
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zerxr rHaI4IF2

Arrived - pieces Of ehaliiss bought arde;
vsiae. Yosr ehesce, Few patterns, ceats yard
Chester S4esry.
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rEAsrrNG AT FORT GIBSON.

Union aud Confederate Veterans Mfurfe
the oid Field.
feKr GissoS. Miss. May 30-A large ex-
carxion party arrived here this morning
from the blue and grey reunion Of ylcks.
burg in response to an invitation from
Claiborne county. Memorial addresses
ard responses were made and ali Joined in
an old-isshioned barbecue.
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Fcs Sesro. ecazer 81 railroad operations on The
SssgSf. me ssearaeg Nn. r. GsuFue will ieaTe
Tsssss uas~f SGndsr ersafnS a. 'c4ocx for
sSs1Eo and Al sasais On the 1ksslS
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Ereyy prols'ty-boldsr aud ercyp citizen who
hos the Interests 81 SEATTLE az hart shenL 90 10
ne polls tssiag "'si soie fer khc aon-pa,sisna
H.ea haze bceR sc}ecfod bg representatives Of oil
political parties ana sfa,ai .pea the broad pias-
form 81 pablo nteycs.
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TIE DAY AT soaNsrowN.

Anniversary az the ff.ad-C Corpse Pound
a Reminder.
JoHSsroeS, Ia. Max ST. Business is
suspended. this being the anniversary Of
Johnstown's great food calamity as vel as
Decoration day. The finding of the body
of James VI. Coiver. most prominent res.
dent OF the place. at the expiration OF a
year, Is vivid reminder al the Hood.
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GRAND INCLUSION
To wssia msiIs the l-tn OF june Round trip
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NoRrs lASgss Nav U Memorial cav
VAS ao.e generally deserved here ta.n AZ
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WASHINGTON MEMORIAL ARCH.
Gen. Aiger and Others Attend the Cor
nerstone Laying In New York.

nerstonc Laying in New York.
NEw YoRK. May 30--This morning the
cornerstone Of the Washington memorial
arch was laid with impressive ceremonies
The music was rendered by 200 voices
selected from Oratorio and other singing
societies. The exercises were opened with
prayer by Bishop Potter. George William
Curtis delivered the Grafton The corner
stone was laid by Grand Master John w.
vrooman of the Masons of the state. The
parade consisted of eleven divisions with
20,o0 men in line, chiefly Grand Army
men. The line of march was through Fifth
avenue from Central Park. The parade
was reviewed by Conimander-in-Ch Chief
Gen. X. A. Aiger at Madison Square.
As the reviewing party was going in a
carriage 10 take its place. the horses ran
away and dashed through Twenty third
street. but policeman stopped them be-
fore any damage was done. The occupants
were Gen. Alger. Congressman Dolliver
and Ex-Judge George Van Hoesan, chair.
man OF the committee.
The memorial exercises of the Grand
Army at the Metropolitan operahouse this
evening attracted a large audience. Com
mander-in-chief Alger presided.
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SEw PARAsoES AND UMBRELLAS
We jass opened cur new stock Chester
Esezrv
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Veterans nav in San Francisco.


SAN FRAScrsco. May 3o.--Decoration day
was generally observed here as a holiday.
A parade of national and state troops and
Grand Army posts was followed by the
usual exercises at the cemeteries.
The parade today was one of the best of
the kind yet witnessed in San Francisco.
The post of honor was accorded the United
States troop under Major-Generai Miles.
consisting of six companies OF the First
United States Infantry and four batteries
Of the Fifth United States Artillery with
two troops Of artillery. The seconh divis-
ion was composed OF the First, Second and
Third regiments of the National Guard and
the Frisco Hussars. The third division
comprised the Grand Army posts and
Mexican veterans. At the cemetery Com
mander Henry C. Dlbble delivered an ad-
dress.
Literary and musical exercises tonight
in the Grand opera house were attended
by several thousand people. John l..
Boone delivered the grafton.
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INGALLS, AT GETTYSBURG.
God Knows who Was Right, and n
Siavers Were Wrong.

God Knows who Was Right, and the
sIavers Were Wrong.
GErTysRURs, Pa, Nav a. Unusually
large crowds were present At the decoration
exercises, and q large congressional dele
CATION was present. The feature of the
days proceedings was en- address by Sena-
tor Ingalls,. The address was brilliant
one and was received with tremendous APP
plsuse. In the course OF it. referring to
yesterdays celebration at Richmond, he
said. in part:
have no desire on this sacred occasion 70 re-
fer to any sui jet that ia inconsistent with the
sclemnity OF the hour but unless the ideas for
which cur dead died were right they died in
vain Yet the only regret that seems TO be felt
by eur adrersaries is that in the rebellion
they failed to snecsed. Robest Z.
Lee was undoubtedly oae of the
greatest soldiers OF the age. lofty Of
character. pure Of lie. For twesty-ive years
his sword served under the flag OF the repub-
icans. He had been educated at her expense
and taken the oath TO support her constitution
and her laws. but he violated his oath. put
aside his sword ana took the leadership OF the
most causeless rebellion since the devil re-
belled against heaven. Again. in perjury and
in violation Of faith and honor. these men prove
false to those who accebtedthe result of the war
IN good faith. A Confederate flag il placed in
the hand Of Washington. Cries of shane
shame. 4 What wonder II the dead should
CRY against this saerilege.
We are told that Gcd alone knows which side
was right Now the sun rises on no master and
sits on no slave. the shame OF the republic is
washed ont: liberty is the law of the land. and
yet God alone knows which side was right If
II were not right. If natioualism Is better than Sc
cession. then these ceremonies are without sig
MITIGATION; the war for the Union was the great
est crime of the century
This tendency of the South must be resented
This In the way of instruction is duty we owe
the future that relations TO the great conflict
be understood and that our dead did rot die in
vain. II is not necessary TO disparage the bra
very OF our adversaries. Let them
rear monuments TO their dead. and cherish
their deeds let them eulozize the lost cause, let
them worship their leader, let them carry
their stars and bars these are mat
tiers OF taste which they must decide for
themselves. There 10 no other country
under the sun that would allow such transac-
tions They are our country men, united to Us
By a common heritage. they say, but when they
assert that Lincoln aud Davis, Grant and Lee.
Logan end Jackson, were equal aud that God
siune knows which was right" il Is sacri,ege OF
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Interest.