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The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Reunion of the seth Mass.

The Ssth Mass. Association held its 33d An.
nual Reunion at the United States Hotel.
Boston, Oct 1s, and after the election OF
officers sat down TO n banquet and then.
after the Historian, George w Powers. had
read the neurology for the year, and after
resolutions of sympathy had been passed for
Col. james L. Richardson and the late Presi-
dent Mckinley, there was some excellent
speaking, and Il general good time was in
dulged in by the 100 or more members who
were present from all over New England.
n. Robbins, of Co. +, 81 years Of age, who as
a boy shook hands with Gen. Lafayette when
the latter visited Boston In 1924.
The principal speakers were Chief Justice
Mason, one of the members of the regiment;
Capt. Rundlet. of Co. f, and Gen Curtis
Guild. Jr.. who took the place of Gen.
Charles 81. Taylor, also a member of the
regiment. who was unsvOidably absent. The
newly-elected President Capt Frank L. Or
cutt, acted as toastmaster.
At the business meeting the following Of
Capt. Frank E. Orcutt. President; II. Z: Alb
bott, First Vice-Presidcnt; George A.
Wheeler. Second Vice-President; Il. A. Ham
mond, Treasurer; George W. Powers, His
$. NJ. Busnach, NJ. C. Beedle, Jerome Wash
burn, +. G. Parker, Charles Il. Smith.
Geo. A. Cole Charles L. Barnes. Geo.
VI. Swift. Elijah Palmer. and Solomon Rus
SELL Executive Committee
After the banquet the Historian, George
W. Powers, made his report Of the deaths
for the year. The first one was the Colonel
Of the regiment, James 2. Richardson. who
died Mt Austin, Tex. May Z. 1901, aged 50
years The many sterling qualities of the
famous Colonel were briefly extollcd by the
Historian.
Then followed Capt. Vivian X Spear. Of
Co. r. who died at Washington, Ariz., Dec.
I, 1900; james A. Reid, of Co A. who died
in Cambridge. 1901; Dwight C. Robbins, of
Co. B; Ephraim T. Cole, Co. c. died May g,
1901; Edwin Ripley, Co. c, died March 81.
1901; Newton Townsend. Co. G.. died July 10
1901: James II. Wiley, Co. G, died Oct. 8,
1901; Luther Hapgood, Co. +, died Aug. g.
1901: George W. Mansise, Co. f, died Sept.
30, 1901.
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Reunion of tennessee Commands.

A Reunion of survivors of the Sd and 9th
Tenn. was held at Knoxville, Tenn. Oct %
In the morning the veterans, headed by a
band, passed through the business section of
the city. When the park was reached an
address of welcome was delivered by Col. W.
l.. LedgerwOOd. The second address of the
morning was by Capt. William Rule editor
of the Journal and Tribune, who was Adju-
tant of the 9th Tenn. In the afternoon Cen
Cooper delivered an address, after which
dress parade was held, which was reviewed
by Gen. Cooper, who was mounted, The
roll of all surviving members of the two
regiments was called, and the majority of
them were present A poem appropriate to
the occasion was read by ]. X. McCallum.
Both the regiments were organized in Ken
tucky. The Sd Tenn. was organized at Flat
Lick, KY, in March, 1862. Col. l.. c. Houk
late Congressman, was its commander. The
regiment was mustered out n March, 1868
The 18th Tenn. was organized in Barbours-
vile, KY, March, 1862. Joseph A. Cooper
was its first Colonel. ana he was subse-
quently promoted to be Brigadier-General for
meritorious and gallant service before Nash
Vile
These regiments first operated in Ken
lucky, and then moved Nouthward to NASH
vile, and on to Chickamauga. The 9th
Tenn. also fought in North Carolina
The Reunion closed with n Campfire
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Mourn McKinley's Death.

We have received during the past wecl
copies OF resolutions on the death of Presi
dent Mckinley, passed by the following
organizations:
Capt. John Matthews Post, so, Springfield
Mo-
]. B. Wicker Post, 434, Richland. No,
G: 3; shubert, Commander; ]. A. Bridham
w: I. Watson, J. A. Walker, Committee.
Billy Banner Post $50, SpringborO, Ohio
c. r. Wheaton, Commander; John b. Blake
Miles standish Post, 49, Dexter, Ohio
W. a; Hunt, ID. u. MIsner, and John Holli
day, Committee.
The Grand Army OF Los Angeles, Cal. f.
Q. Tells. S. o. Wood, and w. c. Griffin
Committee.
Manhattan Post, 271, Manhattan. Kan
Steven Martin, Commander; VIM. Lee, Adju
fant.
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Reunion of the 7ath pa

The 18th Reunion Oh the survivors of the
18th Pa. was held in Kittanning, Oct. IS, the
anniversary of their departure from Pittsburg
| by boat for the seat Of war In 1861; also the
| 3ith anniversary of the departure of the
regiment from Nashville, Tenn, for home.
number of the comrades were accompanied
by their wives and many by their sons and
daughters.
A handsome badge had been prepared for
the occasion. 1t was a white enameied
button, with acorn. the emblem of the Four
the edge, in neat lettering, was the inscrip-
1861
The business meeting was called to order
by President II. B. Ashbaugh. Secretary
Lowery read several letters of regret from
friends and members of the regiment. Presi-
dent n. b. Ashbaugh declining reelection,
capt. ii. A. Ayers of Butler, was unani-
mously elected President. Comrades H. III.
Bengoush and Joel Crawford escorted the
newly-elected President to the chair WIZ
A. LoWery was named for reelection TO Sec
retary-Treasurer, but he declined to be
candidate, saying that he had served for II
years and that was long enough. l.. A.
Hollister, of Co. d, Kittanning, Pa, was
then elected Secretary. W. c. Murphy. Joel
Crawford, and John W. Ross were elected
Vice-Presidents. Pittsburg, New Bethlehem,
and Nandergrift We're Icmed as places for the
next meeting. Upon vote being taken New
Bethlehem was chosen by large majority,
and the Reunion will be held there In 1902
Secretary VIII A. Lowery was rendered a
vote of thanks for his efficient services rem
dered the organization during the past II
years. A resolution was unanimously adopted
COmrade r. z. Scott as a candidate
for Commander of the Department of Penn
Sylvanfa, concurring with A. G. Reed Post
No. 105, G. A. r., of Butler, Pa.
campfire was held In the evening. Any
of the 18th Pa. who thinks he is
not enrolled is requested to send name COM
pany, and address to l.. A. Hollister, 4I3
Reynolds Ave, Kittanning Pa.
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Reunion Of the 1924 Ohio.

Over so survivors Of the 123d Ohio were
present at the Reunion in Tifin, Oct. IL.
Capt. j. A. Burger presided. letter from
Col. W. T. Wilson, of Columbus, stating that
ne could not BE present on account of i'll
ness and conveying his greeting to the sur
viyors Of his command, was read.
Secretary Mcconnell read a list Of the
members whose deaths had been reported
during the year: Capt ]. W. ChambcrIin
Co. A; Richmond Grady, Co. d; Joseph Dig,
mum, Co. E; Levi NolI, Co. f; E. NJ Oliver.
Co. F; John Hamlln, Co. H; Phillip Zeiters,
90. /; ; James Andrews, Co. II, and Samuel
Carpenter, Co. j.
The following officers were chosen:
Pres, A: NJ. Fry, Chicago, O.; V. P.
George Williams, MonroevilIe; Sec. and
Treas. r. y. MCCONNELL. Upper Snndusky
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
PICKET SHOTS
From Alert Comrades Along the Whole
inc
THE 7TH IND. AND THE KILLING OF GEN.
GARNETT.

THE 7TH IND. AND THE KILLING OF GEN
| GARNETT.
| NJ. II. McMullen, Benham. Ind. thinks
| Comrade II. G. Wheeler, Co. L. 7th Ind,
has told the facts regarding The killing
of Gen. Garnett. Comrade McMullen
served in Co. &, 7th Ind, and saw the
dead Confederate General soon after he
fell; also a Georgia soldier who was
killed within 10 feet of him, and another
severely wounded, lying n short distance
away. The wounded Confederate died
used as n hospital.
Jim McMullon, known to the regiment
as Buster jim" was detailed to the hos
pital that night and helped to dress Gen.
Garnett for burial. He secured the Gen
eral collar and suspenders. Jim an
sWered the last roll-call some - years
ago, but brother, ID. II. McMullen. New
Albany, Ind. has the suspenders and
Monroe McMullcn, Manchester, Ind, has
the collar. Continuing, Comrade McMul-
len writes:
Il will ask Comrade Wheeler if he re-
members the day we got to Laurel Hill.
where a skirmish line was thrown out to
ieei Tor the Johnnies. Some of the boys
had Killed goose, and when the John
mes would get Il little too hot for our
boys the possessor of the goose would
Whlrl 1t over his head and start down the
NIL and command, Rally on the goose"
Comradc McAlullen closes his letter by
stating that there were only three BOYS
IN his family, and that he and his two
brothers entered the service. Two re-
tnfhed home; the other was left at Port
Hudson. Comrade McAIullen enlisted in
the ith Ind. and served three months; re-
enlisted in the sd Ind. Railroad Regi-
mentt, and served three years. At the
close of the war he was mustered out with
the lF9th III. His total service was near
ly five years.
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
The Oldest and Youngest in California Post

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: We of
Long Beach Post, No. 1S1, Department of
California and Nevada, claim to have the
oldest q. \. r. man and one of the young
est G. A. Z. men.
John Overton, born in town of Pine
grove, Warren Co., Pa, Oct. 3, 1897, has
just passed his 10th birthday, and is a
lively old man. He has been in three
wars; was in an Iowa regiment during the
civil war.
n. d. Kinman was born in Niagara Co.,
n. Y, near Buffalo; tried twice to enlist
in his State and failed. Went into Penn
sylvania and enlisted when II years old,
giving age as II, in a Pennsylvania bat
terry. At the close of war enlisted in a
battery in the Regulars. He is now 81
years old.-C. S. HAZELTINE, Co. X, 10th
n. Y, Long Beach, Cal.
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Delaware Veterans organ,ze

The hrst Reuflion Of the surviving mem.
bers nf 90. &, I'd Del, most of whom on.
listed in the civil war from Cecil Comfy.
Md, was held at Elkton, Nd, oct. 10. VIM
Is. Smith, of Elkton, was elected President
j., Secretary, and Capt. John G. Simpers.
of Colora; Joel L. Lacy, of Oxford, Pa. and
James T. Kelly, of Cherry Hill, the Execu-
tive Committee.
The company saw active service In about
40 engagements, covering a period from the
battle of Fair Oaks TO the capture OF Pc
tersburg, and furnished more commissioned
olhcers than any other company In either
Maryland or Delaware.
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COmrade S. II. Reynolds, Co. K, 73d Ind
Allerton, Iowa, in compliance with reque!
from comrade, contained in recent issI
of The National Tribune, sends the fOlloy
Ing song:
An old and crippled veteran
To the War Department came;
He sought the chief who led him
On many a field of fame
The chief who shouted Forward
Where'r his banner rose,
And bore the stars in triumph
Behind the flying foes.
Have you forgotten, General"
The battered soldier cried,
THE days of eighteen n-hundred-twclve,
When | was at your side;
Have yOu forgotten Johnson,
Who fought at Lundy's Lane?
'Tls true I'm old and pensioned,
But ] want to fight again"
Have I forgottenf' said the chief,
My brave old cOmrade? No;
And here's the hand gave you then,
And may it tell you SO;
But you have done your share, my friend,
You're crippled, old, and gray,
And we have need Of younger arms,
And fresher blood today"
But, General" cried the veteran,
With n flush upon his brow,
i ne very men WHO WIN
They say, are traitors now.
They've torn the flag of Lundy's Lane
Our old Red, White, and Blue
And while drop Of blood is left
III show that drop is true.
I'm not so weak but I can strike,
And I've n good old gun,
To get the range of traitors hearts
And pick them, one by one.
Your minnie rifles and such arms
1t amt worth while to try;
/ couldn't get the hang o. them
But I'll keep my powder dry"
"God bless you, comrdde;" said the Chief;
God bless your loyalheart;
But younger men are in the field,
And claim to have their part;
They'll plant our sacred banner
In each rebellious town,
And woe hencefOrth TO any hand.
That dares TO pull it down"
But, General" still persisting,
The weeping veteran cried,
Il IN young enough to- follow,
SO long as you're my guide.
And some, you know, must bite the dust
And that, at least, can l.;
SO give the young CHANGE to fight,
But me place to die
'If they should fire on Pickens,
Let the Colonel In command
Place me upon the ramparts,
With a flagstaff in my hand;
No odds how hot the cannon's smoke,
Or how the shell may fly
I'll hold the Stars and Stripes aloft-
III hold them till / die
'Im ready, General, so you let
post to me be given,
Where Washington can see me,
AS he looks from highest Heaven,
And say to Putnam, at his side
Or maybe General Wayne
There stands old Billy Johnson,
Who fought at Lundy's Lane
And when the fight Is hottest,
Before the traitors fly;
When shell and ball are screeching,
And bursting In the sky,
III any shot should hit me,
And lay me on my face,
My soul would go to Washington's,
And not to Arnold's place"
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Reunion of the s6th Ill.

The s5th III. Assn held It's 18th Annual
Reunion at Havana, ILL.,, Oct 49, when 81
comrades answered to roll call. This was
ihe best meeting. Some were present who
had not attended Reunions for many years.
Ihey came from Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska,
Kansas, and Montana. Seven deaths were re.
ported. Letters from absent comrades were
read. C. W. Southwick wrote from Csii.
f0rnia that the infirmities Of 91 years for
bade him being present
The following are the officers: Com, Can't.
a. ID: Cadwallader, Lincoln, H.; $. V c.,
DIR. =. l.. Dieffenbacher, Havana. III. V
e., David sigby, Havana, H.; Adjt., ]. It,
Seay, Havana, H.; Q. NJ, Thos c. Eaton,
havana, Ill; Trustee, DIR. ]. b. Shawgo,
OuincN LII =. - ~
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Hampton Battery.

The 40th Anniversary Of the Organization
Of the Hampton Battery was celebrated by
o Reunion held Oct. IL at Builders Elk
change, Pittsburg Pa. Sixty-fiye members
answered roll call; 20 were members of the
old organization; 35 new members. John q
Beatty, of Columbiana, Ohio, the Oldest lIv-
Ing member and the first to enlist in 1861
gave an Interesting account of the early
eamp!ngs, marches, encounters and narrow
escapes OF this historic organization. Com
rade Beatty was followed by Robt. f. Ma
eoubrey and George v Marshall, who re-
counted many incidents of active service.
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The 145th Ind. in Annual Session

North Vernon, Ind, Sept. 20, with Comrade
a. c. Flanagan in the chair. About 30 sur
ViVors answered the roil-call. Seymour was
CHOSEN as the next meeting place and the
date VIII be fixed by the President and Sec
retary. COmrade j. A. GoodaIe. of Seymour.
was elected President; o. p. Shepard. Vice.
President; Frank Taggart, Chaplain: and W.
l.. Boyatt, of BrownstOwn, Secretary. Com
Tade Boyatt was authorized to prepare n
history Of the regiment. In the evening the
usual Campfire was held, when speeches
were made by a number OF former officers
OF the regiment and many other comrades,
both or the l4jth and other commands
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Veteran Aged lol Attends Regimental Re.

The Annual Reunion of the nth Ill. was
held in Peoria, ILL.,, Oct. 10 and 16, and was
a successful and interesting meeting The
address of welcome was given by E. +. Bald
President of the Association The address
OF Congressman ]. V. Graf was enthusiastic.
ally received. Robert Thompson, Co. K, nth
III, was present. He was born May 2s
3d. ElmwOod, III. Survivors of the old 77tb
to the number of 10 were present and took
part in the Reunion, and many letters from
comrades residing in far-distant States were
read.
Peoria was selected as the place of next
Reunion, the date to be fixed by the Secre-
tary.
David Mckinney, Of Peoria, was elected
President, and Charles I. Hurd, of Peoria,
Secretary
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Ovarian Tumor Cured by Amounting With

Another letter from the Rev. S. W. Jones.
Of Pittshurg, Texas:
PIttsburg, Tex, Feb 3, 1899
DR.. ID. NJ. BYE Co, Indianapolis Ind:
Dear Doctor Bye: 1t has been some time
since we wrote and / thought / would write
you few lines 10 let you hear from US. This
leaves wife In fine condition. She goes where
she pieases and Is still improving in health
and 0esh. Glad 10 have 20 say to you that
she Is permanently cured OF the tumor We
are still receiving letters o: inquiry. Persons
that have written 10 us some months pust
now write 10 ME, asking what we think
OF DR.. Bye's treatment now, and II we think
We feel under many obligations TO you FOR
wife's recovery from what we thought was
certain death. May God bless you continu-
ously In your labor OF love.
Yours truly, s. W. JONES.
Books and papers sent free 10 those inter-
esfed. Address Lock Box 325, Indianapolis
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
The 1st Eastern shore vo,rrto.

The list Eastern Shore Volunteers held their
annual Reunion at Preston, Md. Sept. 20,
with about 100 members in attendance The
ioiIowlng ofi1cers were elected: James Hollis,
Irresldent, Greenwood, Del; II. f. Walker,
flrst Nice-President, Easton, Nd; c. r,
hutchinson, Second Yice-PrcsIdent, BaIf-
more Nd; Daniel More, Secretary Fred
Fredericksburg, Nd. -
The next Reunion will be held at Fred
erieksburg, Nd, in September. 1902.
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Reunion of the 44th Ind

Nearly 100 survivors Of the 44th Ind. as
sembled In Annual Reunion at Wolf Lake.
Ind, Oct. 16 and II. This was famous
regiment OF the Western Army. 1t was at
Fort Doneison, Shiloh. Corintb. Florence
Crab Orchard, Perryyille. Stone River. Mis-,
slonary Ridge, and Chickamauga Its bat
ties and marches formed the chief tonic OF
conversation during the Reunion, and a good
time was had by all those present
The next Reunion viii be held at Prince.
ton, Ind, Oct ! and 9 1902
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Officers of the Cd Mich.

At the Annual Reunion of the ID Mich at
Caro-, Mich, Oct. 16, Gen. VIM. Shakespeare
of Kalamazoo, was elected President; Lee A.
Mason, of COmstOck. First Vice-P President; ;
George Shannon, of Kalamazoo, Second Vice
President, and Albert Durham, of jackson,
Secretary and Treasurer. The next Reunion
will be held at Kalamazoo.
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Splitting Hairs.-while the medi-

cal profession is splitting hairs over scien-
titic and obscure theories, thousands of
people are suffering from the common all
ment of the day, headaches and weak di-
gestions. One almost feels that there is
too much science. too much theorizing,
and too little practical work. In the
meantime, DIR. Peters Blood Vitalizer re-
mains the peoples remedy. 1t not only
relieves, but 1t cures. For further par
ticulars address DIR. Peter Fahrney, l12-
11s S. Hoyne Ave-, Chicago, III.
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
Reunion of the 123d Ill

The 2Sth Annual Reunion of the 123d III.
was held at Westfieid, ILL.,, Oct and g..
About so answered to roll call. G. f. Bidle,
of Campbell, Ill, was chosen President and
j. ii. McLeland, OF Charleston, Secretary.
Next meeting will be held at Greenup. Ill.
The National tribune., 1901-10-31
SCOTT AND THE VETERAN.

Comrade s. II. Reynolds. Co. K, I'D Ind,
Allerton, Iowa, in compliance with n request |
from comrade, contained in Il recent Issue |
of The National Tribune, sends the follow
ing song:
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-07-05
A Delightful Heart Party.

Miss Ethel Robinson entertained
twenty-four guests last Tuesday even
ing at progressive hearts. The tables
were arranged in the parlor, sitting
room and on the piazza, and the
young girls in their dainty and many
coiOred summer dresses and the hand
some young gentlemen made lovely
scene. The score cards were in red
and in the shape of hearts, each deco
rated with pen sketch of different
number of bells, thus indicating the
number of the table to which each be-
longed.
The ladies' prize, three silver golf
stick pins in tiny silk kit, was won
by Miss Polly Williams, and the gen.
tlemen's prize, q silver pencil, was
won by Mr.. Chester Finch.
Dainty ices, cake and punch were
served by the charming young hostess.
In the latter part of the evening the
guests INDUCED in q hidden flower
contest. In this, each was given a
card containing q number of words
with the letters out of position. On
Strengthening them out and putting
the letters in their correct order each
proved to be the name of some flower.
This contest was both interesting and
amusing.
1t was one o'clock before Miss Rob.
inson's guests babe her good night af-
ter o most delightful evening.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-07-05
ocALA AND THE FOURTH.

A is her custom Ocala celebrated
the Fourth of July with noise, patriot.
ism and pyrotechnics.
No country on earth can point to
the growth the United States has
made in the same number of years.
When the Declaration of Indepen-
dence was signed July 4, 1875, the
colonies numbered thirteen; the pop
ulation numbered little more than
six million; the area did not reach
the gulf at any point and westward
did not go beyond the Mississippi
river.
The flag now not only floats from
ocean to ocean and from the great
lakes TO the gulf, but it crosses the
gulf and floats over Porto Rico and
westward over Alaska, Hiwaii and as
far as the Philippines islands, and the
population in the United States proper
numbers more than seventy-five mil
lions of people invested with the right
of the freedom OF speech and the free
dom of choosing their own rulers.
The signing of the Declaration of
Independence marked an epoch as
important as the discovery of Amer
lea and has vouchasafed a blessing to
the people of the whole earth.
The doctrine of the divine right of
kings received blow from which it
can never recover and it is only q
question of time when free govern
ment-government of the people,
by the people, for the people-will
everywhere be acknowledged and
despotism in whatever form will
topple and fall and freedom in its
proudest, best and broadest sense
will cover the earth as the waters
cover the seas.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1901-07-05
Nave We Marble Beds in Marion
County7

This region of Florida is noted for
its pure limestone beds. Near Ocala
are lime kilns that have been in opera
ton for fifteen years, and in all prob
ability will continue to be operated
for the next hundred years. The de-
posit seems inexhaustible and it is
noted for its.purity.
The limestone i'm this immediate
vicinity is soft and unburnt is used
for paving purposes. After being ex-
posed to light, air and rains, it be-
comes compact and makes fairly
good pavement-not as good as vitri-
fled brick, but vast improvement
over sand, mud or clay.
Any limestone that can be obtained
in solid blocks and is susceptible of a
polish is marble.
There is a stone near Cotton Plant
ten miles west of Ocala that seems
only to need geologic age to make it
come up to the standard of marble. 1t
will receive and retain a rough polish
and is used for building purposes and
is ornamental enough to be used some
times for tombstones.
Some years ago specimen of stone
was placed on exhibition here so hard
and of such fine grain and texture as
to be classed as onyx.
Since the Jacksonville fire renewed
attention has been called to this stone
and a party became so much interest
ed in the discovery that he said he
would put up the funds to buy the
lands and have the stone quarried.
discOverer to visit the supposed beds
for the purpose of markings superficial
examination of the same. AT the date
last fixed the parties were disappOint-
ed and learned by wireless telegraphy
that another Richmond had appeared
on the field and was in search of the
extraordinary deposit with the dis
cOverer, SO the parties at this end of
the line hired a team and undertook
on their own account to hunt for the
deposits but after a search of several
days were unsuccessful.
If the beds come up to the specimen
on exhibition it will easily be pro-
nounced genuine marble and ola most
excellent article.
The beds are supposed to lie in the
vicinity of Juniper creek.
Where lime, magnesia, sandstone,
phosphate rock, coral rock and coqui-
ma abound in such quantities as they
do in this state the finding of marble
beds would not seem an impOssibility
and the people of Florida need not be
surprised if marble is quarried in Ma
rion county and used for ornamental
purposes in the rebuilding of Jackson
vile,