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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-03-20

II vanity fails to catch man in one
disguise it assumes another.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-03-20

Even the deaf mute is able to hear
money when 1t talks.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-03-20

The BARRIERS face must be his shaw
ing mug.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-03-20

When cattle come Oh p p',iIs|
to enter the stables OF i l5'- Il
an attempt should Dc s,i l,'', III
S Uo,,ne "warbles" which ~
mon their backs. Most : 4
ers will know that We ni, Y !
bles." the large gruos .' I H
in rounded Assesses upy yss|
of cattle in winter tllu Dn.d d
b + az zir series of articles en-, II
h is the the loss caused amman Sa NJ
rrubs which puncture l a,5o + ]
Irritation and ianll an,tisBry|
sequently hinder the II ii:ssi]
or milk production ~ m i
b bT0 bathing sG the backs o. l1 'rii
b brine and this plan ,a sI1p 81
and again later on IS, slp o%inlipb|
Ian, " t i,e warble will usu.s
grub, which is als ,,r,,t u
patched by the .u,syer, th'A
needle. When ho '00 md id
grown to a large size ~ ssarup,sBa
by puss it may O'
destroyed.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-03-20

Butter and Other r .oo,nstrsaa
Eranoe.-They have C vU,.,ps
food enthusiasm n ll,aripg !
the the senate is cOnslaS1lnss !
provides for impr lS,Ss ~
tbree to twelve month, nd. 4
from fro, 500 to $1,000 .I 81 r "a
irSit the PURCHASED, rel. ellpe II 81
ne, nature and qualities t 4 4
the thea amount sold All l. cal cd !,
u rse the punishment sls y
and and the offending s,.SnJIssbpe.,
Another years p .nld sboS,
added If the goods sew .ssrs
sul to man or beast
tinel.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

Quite number of the young
folks went to Ellis to enjoy the
dance Wednesday evening
See the Holiday goods at
Llvengood's store.
The Misses Lottie and Ruth
Brown and Margaret Rea, spent
several DAYS in WaKeeneY this
week.
Children's Clothing at Cost
at G. M WANN's.
Miss Geyer has returned from
her trip to Chicago and reports a
pleasant visit. She attened the
wedding of her sister this week.
At the election of the Eastern
Star this week Mrs. Charlie Rec
! der was chosen as the bright orbit
to whom all must bow.
SPECIAL meetings are being held
fin the 81. E church TO which all
are cordially invited.
preaching every afternoon at 2:3O,
| and every evening at 7:30.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

Isaac Zefgier is having hrs coal
sheds repaired for the Winter
CHildrsn's Got1iiae st cost
at O. II, RdsSs.
The City have received about
$50 more from the State Insurance
Fund for qqr Fire Department
Adie Swirss has received word
Of the death OF hIs only brother
who'wss living IN Pennsylvania.
Genuine Bsckwith. Ronnd Oak
Heaters for sale By Geo. Philip
& Son.
The shooting gxl1erY has return
ei to Hsys. Repsr gpod time
IN Ellis
DeWitts' Little Early Rissfs are
the best Liver Pills ever made. Ia
sy to take and never grlpe. &c
Farley.
Mrs E. r. Colo entertained
the Ladies sewing s0ciaty Tuesday
afternoon. Ended sshe afternoon
with an invitation TO an elegant
supper.
Ed Swlres aud Arthur Wide,
over in! Lockout, are building
some good sheds to protect their
threshers and other machinery I.
A sensible move that every far,
mer should follow
ROOK0 for the Little Ones
- OcId at Half price
at Livengood's store on N Chestnut
4 elephone parties and their ma
teriai are to be here Monday to
commence construction. Central
will likely b Ia the 2nd floor of
Yost's stone block with q couple
young ladies ia charge from Z a.
M to s pm aHd the line man in
charge at night, as It ls TO be con :
ltinuous service.
III. A. R.radHsSs HS'7s Vance &c Post Posi
| You are hereby notified to be
present st our next regular meet
ing Dec. 9Th rs there will be al
. election of officers.
| E. 3. Cole, Commander,
] John Nickles, adj.
i This is the season when mothers
are alarmed on account of Group,
1t is quickly cured by One MinutG
Cough cure. which children like
!, | to take. J @ Farley.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

The Christmas LADIES' Home
Journal offers superabundance of
literary and artistic features in
most attractive form, Apart from
the articles having special holiday
timel ness of interest. the notable
features of the Christmas journal
iDeiud 'sThe Innkeeper's Daughter
Who Dissolved a Presidents Cab
met, " ''What May Happen IN the
Next Hundred Years" Jerusalem
as We See it To-Day" Two WON
ems Gifts of Twenty Five Mill :
ions, The Little Men Play" a
dramatization of Lonisa Nj. AL
colts delightful story; "Where the
Children See Saint Nick" 1.-THE
Fourteenth Man" Two Christ.
mas DAYS at Rock Farm" and the
Successors of Mary the First, y
The Story of a Young Man." and
THE Blue River Bear Stories, "
which are continued. Edward Box
has thoughtful article on Christ.
mas celebration, and there are varI-
Gus att. les on women's wear,
Christmas presents and edibles,
while various other practical, help
ful themes are ably presented. By
The Curtis Publishing Company.
Philadelphia One dollar a year:
ten ceEts a copy
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01
Pullman Ordinary Sleeping
cars for Tourists.

cars FOR Tourists.
are the most comfortable, ommod.
lous means of travel for large par
ties, intending settlers, homeseek-
ers, hunting parties.
These cars are run on the Union
Pacific daily from Kansas points
to California and Oregon points.
and are fitted up complete with
mattresses, curtains, blankets.
pillows, ect., requiring nothing to
be furnished by the passengers.
Uniformed porters are In charge of
these cars, who are required 10
keep them in good order, and look
after the wants and comforts of
the passengers These cars are
new, of modern pattern, and are
nearly as convenient and comfort
able as first class Palace SIeepers.
For tlmc of trains and full IN
formation call on or address
81 xs~off 4 -=<
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

Mrs Frank SchlJer and family
visited her home in Russell county
for Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Bert Lester and family
visited with their parents IN Rus
sell for Thanksgiving.
Buy your Holiday goods at
Liveneood's store. Everything
half price.
The bind boys gave an enjoyable
able dance on Thanksglvin' even
ing.
Some of the boys had a prize
shooting match on the creek on
Thanksgiving day.
Geo. Philip 6 Son sell the re
nowDed Great Western slaves and
ranges. Every stove guaranteed
10 give satisfaction.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

Oor schools took vacation Tor
both Thursday & Friday,
Frank Slaughter and wife have
returned from THEN trip to Ohio.
Miss Zelniuger had the pleasure
of entertaining her sister from Ellis
worth over Thank -sglvlng.
Lots of turkeys haVe been cart
ed to town, having been fine fall
for raising them. Ye editor has
Jared we'll.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

MANY people A~orfy because they
believe they hare h6art disease.
The chances arc that-thsir hearts
arc all right hnt thssr stomachs are
uushle 10 digest food Kodol's
Dyspepsia euie digests what you
eat and prevents the ,tormatioE of
gas which makes the stomach press
a yainst the heart. Il viii cure ev
cry form of INDIGESTION &c. Ear
lev,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01
Baptist services

Rev. w. A. Cain of Ottowa, KS
preached some fine sermons Ia the
Baptist church last Sunday & will
hold services again to morrow NOR
ming and evening All invited.
They had a great time out at
the Box Social at Miss Bessie Lea
hey's school Wednesday eve, as
number of the young folks from
town drove out and a great strife
for baskets, MISS Douglass bring
ing 1,S5 and other nearly as high
netting nearly $25 for Miss Bessie
TO beautify her school room,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

District clerk elect Jacob Kar
In PROPOSES to he ready to GO into
his Office Jan: 18th and has filed
bis bond for $4,000 with Peter
Gross, John Lelker, Sr. 6 Jr.,
Karl WeiIert. Carl Anton Schmidt
Alois Leikam, John n. Drelling,
John Younker, Jacob Werth anc
John Rooth as his suretles.
The Probate Judge has set Sat
urday, Dec. 18th as the day o,
hearing the contest and appointed
Ben Arnold and NJ Hafam1er Il
sit with him as Judges,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

Il have used Beggs' German
salve in my family for several
years, and consider 1t the best salve
made. 1t will cure burn, ,.cut or
any skin disease without a scar.
and it has cured every case of piles
that has ever come under my nor
tice." Amos r Small. J G Fa-
lev.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

There is nothing that will give
such quick relief to an itching,
smdrtinp skin as Begg's German
salve, Mothers should know that
it will cure eczema, chatting, heat
rash or any irritating skin disease
of the children. Also cures cuts.
burns scalds and piles, Don't he
without 1t. j G Farley.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

De Wits Witch hazel salve viii
quickly heal the worst burns and
scalds and not leave a scar. 1t can
be applied to cuts and raw surfaces
With prompt and soothing effect.
Use 1t for piles and skin diseases.
Beware of worthless counterfeits.
j C. Farley.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

Don't forget that the only genu
Inc Round Oak Heater on the mar
ket is sold by Geo Philip & Son.
The Church services hereafter
at Beaver bank school house will
be held at 3 pm. after the sunday
school. the next service being on
Dec. 2nd- All are invited TO
attend.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01
Lutheran church

Tomorrow, Sunday, morning
at 1915 and evening at 7:30. All
cordially invited, In the morning
I will discuss the subject of Amuse
ments in a way not ordinary in
sermonizing. You want to hear
this sermon. Y.P,S.C.E. at $50
In the Evening an address to
young men.
y. Il, CrGnaer, Pastor
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

Dandruf and falling hair are IN
nstural and the result of disease,
caused by poor circulation. Begg's
Hair ReneWer never fails to cure
because 1t restores the circulation
and nourishment to the scalp and
the halr cant help but grow even
On bad heads. J G Farley.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

The Saturday Afternoon Club
meet next Saturday 8th, in their
Public Library room over the
Carrick store with this program.
Current Events.
Paper: Prose Literature and
the Reformation Mrs Perkins
Paper. Parliamentary law,
privileges and law. Miss Sutton.
Music Mrs. Reeder.
Paper. The North American
Indian OF to-day Mrs. Rea.
Hrs. Geo. Philip, Secta.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01
Horses for sale.

Anyone wanting tesm Of good
work horses, honest and true, g,
z, & 8 years old. can get them
on applying 70 ~. \. Hadd0ek.
azsre teansffzi
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01
AnNCnc StfAYed

.Hnrcoc StraYed
AVtOOo nr Stolen.
From my pasture IL miles north
west Of Walker night Nov, 14th.
Two light buckskln horses. One
4 hare weighing about 1000 lbs &
tho horse shout 900: Both have
white forsheads, name ane tail &
4 and 5 years old. Reward paid
for information leading to recovery
Address John q. :ksed ],
Hays, Kansas.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01
Colts strayed.

1 horse Bay colt, black name &
tail, white hind feet,
1 mare dark bay colt, white spot
in facs. 2 6 3 year olds, Strayed
from the Atwood rancho 9 weeks
ago. Finder will be rewarded on
sending word to -
Herbert Renoit, Rays p q.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01
Sorrel pony strayed.

Strayed last weak from my farm
near Victoria Sorrel Pony, bran
tled B. Came from Cove county
and maybe gone that direction.
A reward Will be paid for informa
tion leading to reooAery- Address
.Lehae BitLesloer, PSetori0, Kan,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01
Spring wheat

I offer tor sale 800 bushels of
Soft Spring Wheat for seed.
1t is very fine, planted IN March,
and made a good crop. Try some
II. u. r.. Treat,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

1t was remarked no one wa.
picked up at Walker No, dowr
there when one opens the farmer.
send word to them thro' the P O
-"Close up in 3 davs or stant
complaint" And he shuts uD,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

At ali the churches last Sunday
appropriate Resolutions were pas
sed coagratulating and thanking
the county officials for abatlng
the saloons which were not only
destroying the home, and mans
intellect and morals The Ladies'
Saturday Afternoon Club also pas.
sod suitable resolutions
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01
Black mare gone

Strayed from farm ia Wheatiand
township last week, a black mare,
8 years old, shod on front feet.
A reward Will be paid for informa
ton leading to recovery
George Bo68t. Hays, Kan.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

Pete Staab, ST, got off a good
joke last week, Came into Court,
told the Judge he heard the sher-
if only fed prisoners billed beef on
Christmas, he wanted turkey and
his jail sentence SC as to be out by
Christmas, so the Judge called
the Court to order and said "3O
days in Jail, 800 & COSTS"
Peter was happy with visions el
turkey, and went to Jail. But be
soon appeared and convuIsed the
court, -'See heah Judge. wher
pleas guilty | thought l could
spend a month with Americans
have American eatin, smoke theil
cigars and learn English, but wher
me gets IN Jail, me finds no Amer
leans. only deitchermen, smoking
Ipipe. How comes dat
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

In the Lin Edwards case attor-
ney Bryant cleared him on the
ground that the complainant did
Eot personally know of violation,
only what heard and believed
So case dismissed and the District
court took whirl and Lin left.
AS 1t holds 3 years better plead
to one count and have it over.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

The KANSAS law exempts sale OF
intoxicating liquors for medicinal
purposes and our town were sur
prised TO fine that two of the doc
tors nf Hays who testified in one
of the whiskie cases that thev had
bought and drank the stuff there
bnt didn't know whether it was
whisky aud beer
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01
Some skipped out.

The whiskey prosecutions are
not confined to this state bat are
general all over the state. In our
neighboriGg town OF PiainxlIle q
standing reward of 500 IS up for
any conviction of selling IN that
town or township, a circuit of FIVE
miles. WakeeneV has a standing
S25 reward, with money IN the
bank, for every conviction.
At Sylvan Grove they made
another raid and the Lincoln pa
per says Wat Zeigler, Fox and the
others skipped out.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

Three, weeks ago the temper
ance peopIe were voting for Repre-
sentative Fuller because he was
on their tlchet. Last Friday The
same Mr.. Fuller appeared as At
torneY Fuller, pleading tor the Ell
lis joint1sts to let them plead guilty
under the Club law. pay their fine,
not 90 to jail. and keep on run
n'ng, but Judge Monroe said. NO,
Let thom come in the same as any
other, in Court he knew 40 differ
ence betweenEan Ellis american &
a aays or Herzog german.
And the Sunday school complain
ants say any OF these runaways
will be picked up within 2 years,
but if thew leave tie county for
good, the communities are better
off without them or their business.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

This is the season when mothers
are alarmed on account of Group,
1t is quickly cured by One Minute
Cough cure. which children like
to take. J G. FarleV.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-12-01

You are hereby notified to be
present ct our next regular meet
ing Dec. 9Th rs there will be al
election of officers.
E. 3. Cole, Commander,
John Nickles, adj.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-03
ORDER.
State of Louisiana, Parish of AGA.
dia-18th Judicial District
Court.

Sessions of court will be held in the par
sh of Acadia, during the year 1901, on the
first Monday of January; first Monday of
March; third Monda of April; first Mon
day of June; third Monday of September;
third Monday of October; fourth Monday OF
November: %t
Sessions of court will be held in the parish
of Lafayette, during the year 1901, on the
first Monday of February; fourth Monday of
March; first Monday of May; fourth Mon
day of June; fifth Monday of September;
second Monday Of November; third Monday
of December.
Grand juries will be organized in the par
sh of Acadia at the sessions beginning on
the third Monday of April and third Mon
day Of October. Grand juries will be orga-
nized in the parish of Lafayette at the ses-
sions beginning the fourth Monday of
March and fifth Monday of September.
1t is further ordered that this order be
entered on the minutes of the court in the
parishes of Acadia and Lafayette and that
the same be published in the official journals
of said parishes for three. consecutive weeks.
Given in open court at Crowley, La, on
this 9th dav Of October, A. d. 1900.
(Signed.) c. DEBAILLoN
Judge 18th Judicial District, La.
Filed Oct. 8. 1900.
4, T. CLARK, Clerk.
true copy.
r. T. CLARK. Clerk,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-03
General Insurance.


Life: Equitable of the United
States.
Accident: Employers Liability
Assurance Co.
Boiler: Hartford Steam Boiler
Insurance and Inspection Co.
Tornado: Home Insurance Co.
IF N. Y.
Surety Bond: American Surety
Co. of New York.
Rent: Home ms. Co of N. Y.
. Fire: Liverpool & London
Globe; Royal Exchange; Royal Of
LIVERPOOL; North British and Mer-
camille; Greenwich of New York;
German American of New YORK;
Lane ashire OF Manchester; Penn
ysylvania of Philadelphia; National
of Hartford, Conn. Mechanics and
I raiders of New Orleans.
S. r. PARKERSON, Agent.
FELIX MOUTON, Solicitor.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-03

10 Ske OAr<rs 1ad AeAsbeSs IF La
Loy<tfe Lodge No. 8I0<, Ksights
~ A1Aer: X !.
4 The unslersiosed your committee
appointed to draft resolutions on
the death of our Brother knight,
Clet Leblanc, submit the following:
Whereas, The Almighty Ruler Of
the universe in His inscrutable wis
dom has removed from our midst
our Brother knight, Clet Leblanc,
therefore
\ De it resolved by Lafayette Lodge
No. 3I94, knights of Honor Of
Louisiana, That by his death We
sustain the loss of good and true
knight, the community . worthy
citizen, and his family . devoted
husband and father.
Resolved further, That in token
Of our regret for his departure, we
wear the usual badge of mourning
for thirty days. and that these reso-
lutions be spread upon the minutes
and a copy forwarded to the family
Of the deceased.
Resolved further, That The Lafa-
yette Gazette and the LAFAYETTE Ad-
vertiser be requested to publish this
memorial.
Respectfully submitted,
ALFRED HEBERT,
B. FALK,
A. E. MoUToN,
Lafayette, La, Oct. -, 1900.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-03
Church Notices.

There will be series of revival
services at the Presbyterian church,
beginning Friday, Nov. 9, at 1890
O'Clock. All denominations and
those of no denomination are earn
estly invited to attend and take
part in these services. Your pres
ence is very much desired at the
beginning of these services. Come
and bring some one with you
There will be Thanksgiving SER
vice on Thursday, Nov. go, at II
O'Clock a. m. at the Presbyterian
church. to which are invited all
kinds, classes and conditions of
people who desire (and if you have
no desire come) to express their
gratitude to God for what He has
done and not done, for them this
year. To all, we say come!
The subject tor Y. P. S. c. E
next Wednesday evening at 1880 is
care You Doing Your Best?"
Prof. R. c. Greig, leader
METHODIST CHURCH.
c.. c. Wier, pastor. Preaching
every Sunday at II a. m. and 1890
p. m. Sunday school 10 a. m. Ep-
worth League, Sunday evening 6:4s.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday 1890
P. m. Song service, Friday 1890 D.
m.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-03

Feelings of safety pervade the
household that uses One Minute
Cough Cure, the only harmless
remedy that produces immediate
results. It is infallible for coughs,
colds, Group and all throat and lung
troubles. 1t will prevent consump-
ton. For sale by Lafayette Drug
Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-03

There IS probably no disease
more distressing and annoying than
piles. Tabler's Buckeye Pile ONT
ment is daily curing cases of years.
standing Of itching and bleeding
piles. The cure begins on the first
application, little perseverance
makes the cure complete. Price,
SO ceLts in bottles. Tubes, IS
cents. For sale by Lafayette Drug
Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-03

The Mckinley administration,
says the New York World, is as vel
come to the following from Ben
jamln Harrison as i, was to his re-
cent ssinterview:" 'I have felt tn at
it was a great pity that Mr.. Sherman
could not have closed his career as
4 member of the Senate"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-03

Whites Cream Vermifuge re-
moves the unhealthy tissue upon
which worms thrive; it brings, and
quickly, a healthy condition of
body, where worms cannot exist.
Price, IS cents. For sale by La
fayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-03

For all fresh cuts or wounds.
either on the human subject or on
animals, Billiards. Snow L1niment
is excellent; while for rn-huske rs'
sprained wrists, barbed-wire cuts
and sores on working horses, it
cannot be too highly commended.
Price, IS and SO cents. For sale
by Iafay cite Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-03
- 0oGooGnent About GeuOrol
:. z. Lee.
~ csisaas Flsaysne.
TIE PicayuAe has received the


The Picayune has received the
Sealovings3
IxsxSEsrxsd.A-. OFT. as 1890.
Editor Peeayuse: have In hand . re-
Crest Repablic," BY II. A. Guerber. and on
paee ssl 6nd the 1ollowiu0 statement made
= se1eseace to General Robert E. Lee:
'slle thes set good example for all hi:
Gpverament." Never before have I
z III statement, nor have ever heard of
Csaefal Lees applying for pardon" and
While admitting the general fairness and in
- I'D = 6ss1ss9 ehis statement, for rsa-
- y IN - SouohsEner. Would
% kisll1 AssSiE lie question. Did Lee
ever apply for paf4oeS The old vets here
don't believe il, and an sure such state
ment IL untrue, should be authoritatively
- 4. c. Gsr,o.
General Lee never asked for a
pardon. He surrendered his army
and himself at Appomattox. on the
9th of April, 1865, on parole, with
liberty to return home and not to
take up arms until duly exchanged.
General Lee lived under that pro-
vision, and, although there was talk
of arresting and bringing him to
tiial for treason, he was never inter-
tered with. On July 4, 1868. Pres
ident Andrew johnson issued q pro-
clamation giving amnesty and ex-
emption from prosecution for trea-
son to all Confederates not already
under indictment. This included
General Lee. On the z5th of De-
cember, of 1868, President Johnson
issued a proclamation of amnesty
and pardon. which included Presi-
dent Davis and all other Confeder-
ates then living. General Lee never
asked for pardon or any other in
diligence at the hands of the Fed
eral Government, and, until he
died, held himself ready to meet
any fate that his leadership of the
Southern armies might bring upon
him. He passed away on the 12th
of October, 1870, free from any
moral stain and one of the noblest
and most heroic characters ever
known in any age.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-11-03

AS Advertised suppose, :"
one of the spectators said, ssthe
parachute should fail to open after
you have detached it from the bal
loon-what them" ssThat wouldn't
stop me-" answered the daring
aeronaut. t'I'd come right on
down. Chicago Tribune.