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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

THx Executive Committee of the
AinistersI AlliAncs of Kansas City
Kansas. representing the fifteen color.
ed churches Of that city, has issued Al
appeal for $40 900 with which to prose
cute the leaders of the mob who burn.
ed FRsD ALExANDsR.atI Leavenwortb
Kansas, Tuesday, January 18th, 1901.
IL calls upon Gov. STANLEY, so..offer q
reward ofs$5oO. 90 for the convistion OF
the murderers.
The document is signed by Messrs.
K. V. PLUMMRR, president, Prof. II. r.
PNKNRY, Secretary, E. A. WILSON, G.
A. GRIyFITH. W. l.. GRANT.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
DIgrInr For nend poa,..

Vancouver, B. c., Feb. 2O.-A special
from Cumberland says: Six hundred
feet below the ground, and over a
thousand yards from the foot of Shaft
No. little gang Of men are at work
In an heroic attempt to reach the bod
les of their fellow miners who persisted
In Fridays explosion. Six bodies so
Tar have been recovered. There were
no marks of burning on the first four
bodies, and the conclusion therefore is
that they were suffocated by the after
damp. TWO Of the bodies recovered
are mangled almost beyond recogni-
ton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Predicts a satisfactory settlement

Washington, Feb. 20.-A communica-
ton received from Ambassador Tower.
at st. Petersburg, respecting the Rus
sian sugar duty, is said to have been
little more than terse summary of
the opinions OF the Russian ministers
and newspapers as to the prospects of
further trouble between Russia and the
United States. The ambassador made
1t plain that, in his estimation, there
was little danger OF any strain being
put upon the friendly political relations
existing between the United States and
Russia, while there was a general con-
viction that the present economic issue
between the two countries will be set
tied in such a manner as to leave not
a scar.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
CRUSADERS KILLWOMAN
Wife Of a Kansas Bartender Muir
dered by Masked Men.
WENT IN ToDBMoLIsH PROPERTY
The Murder Frightened the Raiders,
However, and They Became Panic
Stricken and Fled without Doing
Any Damage TO the Saloon.

Any Damage TO the saloon.
Wildwood, Kan, Feb. 20.-In q raid
on ''joint" here by 20 masked men,
heavily armed, late Monday night, Mrs.
Rose Hudson, wife OF the bartender,
was instantly killed. William Webb,
one of the raiders, was shot through
one arm and two or three of his COM
panions were slightly wounded. Young
farmers eompised the party. Four ar
rests were made yesterday and much
excitement prevails over the prospect
OF q still more serious collision be-
tween the factions. The men arrested
are John Willburn, William Thorn
burg, Andy Wilson and a man named
Turner. wilbur is but % years of
age, and each OF the others are &c.
Shortly after 10 o'clock two men en-
tered the "joint," which is said to be
owned by Mrs. Michael Lochncr. Warn
Ing had been served on the proprietress
to cease business. but compliance was
refused. When the men entered they
ordered drinks. which were at once
served by Bartender Hudson. One of
the men raped loudly on the bar, and
at this signal about 20 more men
rushed into the place. All carried
arms and wore masks.
Half dozen shotgunS were raised
and discharged into the ceiling, ap-
parentiy to demoralize the keepers of
the place. Two men rushed upon Hud-
SON with guns levelled at his head.
He grasped the barrels and pushed
them aside just as they exploded. Hud-
son slipped &c the floor. Just then
Mrs. Hudson burst open the rear
door and entered. She dashed to-
ward her husband, whom she supposed
to have been shot. Hardly had she
crossed half the intervening space
when another gun was discharged point
blank at her head. The whole top of
her skull was blown away, and Hudson,
regaining his feet, bore her to the rear
room, where she died.
Ten men are said to have been wait
Ing under arms to help defend the
Joint" from the expected raid, but
when the band entered the place and
began shooting the defenders became
panic stricken and decamped.
When the raiders saw Mrs. Hudson
fall dying they, too, became frightened
and hastily quilted the place without
attempting to destroy the liquors or
fixtures.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Military Academy Ban rasl,.

Washington, Feb. 2o.-By the en-
phatic vote or is to AZ the senate late
yesterday afternoon rejected the con-
ference report on the military acad-
envy appropriation bill. This action
came at the conclusion OF a spirited
debate upon the provisions against
hazing inserted In the report by the
conference committee OF the two
branches OF congress. The report of
the conferrees was rejected because 1t
was regarded by large majority of
the senate as too drastic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
SATURDAY. FEB. %, 1901

THx National Auti-mob and LyLeh-
law Association Of Springfield, Ohio is
now raising funds to prosecute the
lynchers who burned Frsd Alexander
st the stake.
Any further Information may be Sc
cured by addressing Mr.. Samuel E.
Huffman, Secretary.
The cause is q wsrthy'one and every
effort should be made to hunt down
the tends guilty Of such atrocity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
saloon Raided .t Newman

Newman, Kan, Feb. 20.-A band OF
30 men and women, armed with hatch.
cts and axes, made an effective raid
on joint here yesterday. They com
pletely demolished costly cherry bar
plate glass mirror and other fix
lures. There was not much LIQUOR in
the place, but it was destroyed. A
friend OF the jointist tried to protect
the property with a shotgun. One OF
the crusaders, named Gorrell, in tryins
to get possession of the gun was
struck on the head with it and Sseri-
ously injured.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Urging Protection For en-. rl.x

Washington, Feb. 20.-Gen. Thomas
M. Anderson, senior vice commander OF
the Sons OF the Aemrican Revolution
and other officials OF that organization
were before the house committee on
judiciary yesterday advocating legisla.
ton against the Dissertation OF the flag
William V. Cox, OF the National Mu-
scum. exhibited a collection OF adver-
usements. etc, in which the national
emblem was used In an unbecomins
manner. The committee took no &c
ton, owing to the lateness OF the ses.
sion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
Thursdnx, Feb. IA.

A bill passed both houses OF Della
wares legislature providing the whip
ping post for wife heaters.
The senatorial deadlocks In Della
ware, Nebraska, Montana and Oregon
continue, fruitless ballots beng taken
daily.
At the bidding OF Mrs. Nation a Chi
cago saloonist draped a statue In Kauze.
This was unsatisfactory to the cru
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Failed For a MiIl,on, A-.,, s,o.

Boston. Feb. ia failure for q
million or over, with assets to the
amount Of $40 bill, was shown by the
voluntary petition in bankruptcy filed
yesterday afternoon by George r.
Eager. railroad builder OF Newton,
Mass. The actual figures OF liabilities
are 81 ,407 ,341. Mr.. Eager's debts were
contracted between 1888 and 1890
principally In Tennessee, all on notes.
This is the heaviest failure recorded IN
this district since the bankruptcy act
went into effect. The debts are ali
outlawed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
A BROTHERS PLOT FAILS.
Tried TO Have His Wealthy Ssste.
Declared n Lunatic

Declared n fanatic
Scranton, Pa, Feb. 20.-In the lun-
acy proceedings brought against Mas
Jennie Howell. OF this city, by her
brother. Franklin Howell, the referee
directed the jury to return a verdict
that Miss Howell was of a perfect and
absolutely sound mental condition.
Franklin Howell and his sister, Jennie.
were heirs equally to the estate of
their father, Daniel Howell, who lefa
$50o,00o. Through unlucky specula-
ton Franklin lost his entire fortune.
and had to depend on his sister for
many years. Miss Howell has not
been strong physically and her brother
managed her estate for her During
the past summer, while at Atlantic
City, she met Edward B. Dean, OF
Hackensack, N. J. He was widower
OF nearly 90 years. He proposed TO
Miss Howell and was accepted. Upon
the announcement OF the engagement
her brother sought to prove that she
was a lunatic and had been unduly in
fiuenced by Mr.. Dean. Miss Howell
testified that her brother had wrong
fully used her money and was trying
to prevent her marriage to further his
own ends. The brother and sister are
now bitterly estranged
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

Pittsburg, Feb. 20.-The latest labor
move In the great steel combination is
the announcement that President T.
]. Shaffer, Of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation, with a committee OF officers
Will leave for New York this week to
persuade Mr.. Carnegie to have inserted
In the transfer OF his holdings a clause
permitting the organization of the en-
ployes OF the combines by the Amalga-
mated Association or any labor or
ganization. President Shaffer Is of the
opinion that Mr.. Carnegie will act on
the proposition, and that some clause
will be inserted in behalf OF the work
ingmen before the transfer is COM
pleted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
A Michigan Saloon smaaber

Port Huron. Mich. Feb. 2O.-Mrs.
Charles Rhodes yesterday entered
James Wilson's saloon and asked for
her son. who it appears hangs around
Wilson's establishment. He was not
there, and after giving the bartender a
lecture Mrs. Rhodes suddenly drew a
hammer from under her cape and be-
gan to break a showcase containing
bottled goods. She broke all the glass
front and about ten bottles OF whisky.
The bartender then put her out. Mrs.
Rhodes stated that she sad served no.
tice on the saloon keeper not to sell
her son liquor. Wilson will ask for q
warrant for Mrs. Rhodes arrest.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Causeies. Rumor. Caused Bank Ru

Pittsburg, Feb. 20.-False and un-
founded rumors caused a run on the
German National bank, OF Allegheny,
yesterday, during which $3.50, GOO was
paid out to certain frightened deposit
ors. The excitement at one time dur
Ing the afternoon was intense, causing
almost a panic and giving the police
all they could do to prevent an out
break. One lady, Mrs. Mary FOCAL, was
seriously bruised and injured internal
ly. The bank is one of the most reli-
able In the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
UnnrodfahIe

Mrs. De Timide-Captain, If they
were only able to invent ships that die
not roll at all, don't you think that
there would be a great increase in ocean
travel?
Capt. Crosser - No doubt, but IL
wouldn't pay. Passengers on a ship
that didn't roll would cot IS times az
much and wipe out the profts.-N. Y
World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
All She Wanted.

He--A maid must not expect such
lovers as she finds in books. Few men
are paragons>
She-Ohi should not expect para
gon. should be satisfied with lover,
young, handsome, brave. noble and un,
selfsh.-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Certainly Wac Short.

did he propose last night?' asked
he blonde.
He did," answered the brunette.
"As l recollect it." suggested the
blonde, you SAID that he had been SO
tiresome and dilatory that you pro-
posed giving him a short answer
And that's just what / gave him."
assented the brunette, defiantly. 81
Said Yes "-Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

GENERAL MAC ARTHUR had . grand
ball in the Philippines and the dark
skinned msidsns daaced with the Of
foers of the army ana navy. SOUTH
erners and Northerners Joined In the
dizzy whirl. What excuses will be
given TO anxious home folks upon :their
return
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Rus.inn RetnlIntIon

st. Petersburg, Feb. 18.-In retslia-
ton for the act of the United States
treasury department in holding that
the countervailing duty against boun-
ty fed sugar applies to the Russian ar
ticle, the Russian government on Sat-
urday, in a decree issued by M. de
White, minister of finance, ordered the
imposition OF maximum tariff on i'm
ports into Russia OF American manu-
featured goods.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Roosevelt Homer.,a nonnd.

Colorado Springs, Feb. Ex-Governor
Theodore Roosevelt left for the east
asst evening after another day hunt
ing coyotes on the plains east and
south of Colorado Springs. The ride
yesterday included eight runs after
coyotes, In only two Of which, however,
the dogs were let loose. The distance
Dvered was more than so miles.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
PLAIN TALKING.

TaE Richmond, Va. EVENING LEADER
in its issue Of the 18th inst says:
A far and impartial trial can not be
had in the face Of bAyonets," said .
Virginia Judge yesterday, In CONVERSE
ton with q representative OF the Even
ing Leader. "lf q person, white or
black. shall ever be placed on trial In
either one OF the two County Courts
over which have the honor to pre-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Joints Closed by CItx M.r.b.,

Great Bend, Kan, Feb. 20.-The sew
en- joints in this city were closed yes
terday by the city marshal. This ac-
ton is the result of a demand of a
committee of citizens, which was pie
sented to the city officials. The CT
1cials were told that the joints would
De smashed If they were not closed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
His Nefhod.

Amelia, when letter came from
you while you were away 1 did not
read it for day at least"
What was that for, Edgar?"
Don't you see? saved one davis
interest on the money you asked for"
-ChicaUo Record
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

Woodstock, Va, Feb. 15.-The coun-
ell of the town of Woodstock has con-
tracted with Mr.. G.. l.. McKain, of Sa-
lem, w. Va, for the construction OF
the waterworks system at the sum of
$4,000. Work is to be commenced
within 30 days and completed by June
), 1901.
Irvington, Va, Feb. 1S.-Petitions
requesting the repeaI OF the local op-
ton law in WhiteSboro and White
Chapel districts, Lancaster county,
were handed to Judge EwelI, at Lam
caster court, today by the whisky men,
and an election was at once ordered
to be held in the districts named.
Fredericksburg, Feb. 1S.-Work on
the improvements and additions to the
Montpelier mansion, the former home
or President James Madison, in Orange
county, ordered by the new owner. Mr..
Dupont, Of Delaware, are progressing
rapidly, a large force OF hands being
employed. A telephone line is being
erected to connAot the mansion with
Orange Court House.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
NViIheImInn's New Crown.

London, Feb. 20.-The Rotterdam
correspondent of The Daily Express
says: II learn that the national pres
ent for Queen Wilrelmina, which had
hitherto been kept a secret, will take
the form or new crown, and that
So, 0OQ has been subscribed -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
THE NEW YORK GAMBLERS.

District Attorney PhIIbin's Fight
Against the POoIrooms.
New York, Feb. 20.-Behind closed
doors, and with every effort TO main
tain the secrecy Of the proceedings,
Justice Jerome, Of the court Of special
sessions, yesterday held an examina-
ton Of some of the men held as wit
nesses as a result Of the poolroom raid
which he and District Attorney Philbin
carried out Monday at No. 20 Dey
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
Urges "A British Tariff For Revenue

UrSes a brftiSh Tarin For Revenue
London, Feb. 20.--The Daily Mail, in
view OF the necessity of raising money
for the war in South Africa. still ain
full blast" advocates a tariff for reve-
nue. purposes, which, it says, differs en-
arely from a protective tariff.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
NnA.

O. plying reader. stop and think
What widespread misery II must makS
When man who weighs 500 pounds
Is suffering from the stomachachei
Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

Sobs4eo N sS- Post Once NJ Richmond, VS.
1eOond olhsa matter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

POSTAGE STAMPS OF A T .NoMINATIol
RICHER THAN TWO CENTS OTRECEIvR
On SUBSCRIPTIONS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23

When journals of standing give voice
to .such utterKuces il tenas to show
that we are returning to "the fssst OF
reason, and flow Of the soul"
Yes. this Virginia jurist was right.
Law is being overturned, and the
foundation principles of equity sheer
cd at.
No government can long continue
which permits its wri item mandates TO
be disregsrded, AID It's solemn DEGREES
east aside. Lynch law must goi
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
{ you give me Q loci

MY dear, won't you give me . loci
of your hair?"
With pleasure, my darling"
and a nice gold locket to keep it in p
-Sondags-Nisse.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-23
JOHN NITOBEIL JR. EDITOR

Accommodation intended for publica ton
Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
All sou,4..r. roo,p.ll Team.

Editor OF The Times:
Sir,-l.nd, simpkins, sewanee; tacAle'
MarsnaII, Virginia 'Mltlesiry IEs tt.',ts
..uaru, Cox, Virginia Polytechnic INSTITUTE
centre, Mckay, Georgetown, guard, John-
son ,trslnla Military Institute; tackle
t,ennet. University of North Carolina
end. rgnnegan, Georgetown: quarter
back. Holler (captain), Virginia Military
lns1Itute half-oack, Dabney, University
OF virginia; haf-Dack, Deviln, 9rtor5e-
town; full-bacA, Walker, University oil
Virs mia. Substitutes in the Llne-Schrei-
rer University OF Texas; McCabe, Fir-
e,iuIa Military institute; Jewel, Virginia
l,olytecnnlc institute; Ea.ske., University
of Virginia; Lynch, Georgetown GniVer-
sity; Wright, Virginia Military Institute;
Bleosoe Washington ana lee UniVeE.s.ty.
Bemnd the I4.ne-Barry, Georgetown,
Male, University OF Virginia; Walker,
Sewacee; Carpenter, Virginia POLYTECHNIC
Institute; CoIeman, University OF Eir-
gn5a.
In making out the above .'ai-southern
football team it has been my purpose
to put together the strongest aggregation
of last players in the South. without rel
erencc to the positions formerly played oy
each one. Mckay, Of Georgetown, mas
an all right TO be called the Ilrst centre
in the South. with Wright. of Virginia
Military Institute, and Steele, OF Virginia
Polytechnic Institute, close seconds. John-
son. of Virginia Military Institute. IS the
best ali-around guard l have seen play
THIS season. 1 would make COX, OF VIZ
ginia Polytechnic institute, his side-part-
ner, beng Il very strong ana quick player
Tackles would 90 to Bennett, OF UnaVer-
sity Of North Carolina, and Marshall, ot
Virginia Military Institute, both OF whonl
show up their strongest in carrying the
ball. Lloyd, of Virginia; Scott, OF Unit
versity. of Maryland, and Biscoe, OF Viz
ginia Military Institute, are also strong
men in their POSITION In the selection
of ends there have been SO many good
ones this season that it is Il Very difficult
task TO decide upon the two best l
would give the first end TO Simpkins, CT
Sewanee University, which position would
be new to him, butsan 'alt-southern team
would iced such a man as he Is. Fanne-
gan, OF Georgetown, would be selected as
MIS- running-nate. At quarterback /
would place Roller. of Virginia Military
| Institute, and would also make him cap
tain, considering his position on the team
and mature age. His Judgment and con-
troll of his team this season was excellent
Male OF Virginia. and Walker. of Sewa-
nee, would make able-subs, either at quar-
ter or half The half-backs would be the
easiest positions of all to select. and Dab
ney. of Virginia. should. without second
thought, be placed as the best half o!
the season. His partner should be Dew
lin, of Georgetown. Walker, of Virginia
would be placed at full-back, after giving
due consideration to his weight and ter
rib!e line-bucking. c.. ". HOGE.
Lafayette. 81
Alexandra, Va, January Is, 1901.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

.-,ot,,ro viii examine the amend
tlie IS i,.t ed cnrtons state of facts;
n'eh'' ne VIZ ~, ~ co,,n,tes and cites are
mat so'iie ~ nc 90 The amendn,ents that
lelt OUT % so,i'e ha enohraced,
VIZ i, il,. 49, n,,4ect If all the amendments
ihe pi ~ go, n ren,,ire the clerks
seems ~ -io' oor,ora,ion courts to col
" 49, ~ foas. Of tho commissioners of the
lect Tue ieea - - 80 acconnr therefor to the
1e' 80 an tha following 18th OF
Goliiii.ia n 49,. +hs clerk delivers the
'a'i"H-S tl,o preceding wear. and
, ll ~ 80 az made In some
oeAoi tio '-,l,.,a,,t- commission of 10
OIL me .e aiinr."a +ha clerk. in others
per cent. j. ai'o Nv: eo W. 80 o. ,,ar cent
per CENT cent, '' nt, ~ o rrhe commits
IN several oo' l.o,.s,,,l, ,ra the only Off
sioiieIS VI Sile ,S,.,, mo naid in advance
GERS IN me o.a'e 1iisS. aia,sa herween
Cs"tns 49, ~ daIivary IF the transfers
tlle h ".', co,,,nissfonars Of the revenue and
" ~ 80 Inc commissioner books
the return o. 'n e,tico fnr exarnination.
70 VIC H 49, ~. commissioner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10
Wants Light Turned On.
-aitor The Times:

Editor The Times:
sir.-Per1nit me to call your attention
T., caction ISL. chapter 10 of the regulations
for the virginia Military institute. It
reads 1huS ..All publications relative ~, 70
the institute or to transactions at .the
snstitIte are strictly prohibited Any pro-
lessor, assistant professor, teacher asa d
enric officer or cadet, therst ore VINO Snaii
he at all concerned in writing or publish
,ne, any article of such character in any
newspaper or pamphlet or in !, Wrltlns OF
publishing any handniil, shall pc :, ais''is'ss4a
or otherwise severely punished.
How does that strike you at ohls ;, aas
,nhe v. N. I. draws yearly the small sum
{9 of 10000 from the state OF o nlEsih iRs
s1l ..muzzlesi on the lips OF freemen.
why should not the w yt, STATE s1,n Know
what goes on at the Virginia sa az, May .aaes
helps helps to maintain the Virginia Military
Institute and why should rhey not I kRow
Id something about turning on the light.
This looks Ike It was needed. When
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-02-10

public has set before it two opposite
statements and opinions. with the rriyi-
leSe of making a choice between them
unheSltatInSly choose 70 align myself
with Hopkinson Smiths view, both pc
cause il is sustained by the fact ard tht,
argument, and because in his hearty. hoa-
est fashion he is franker and a nor,.
credible witness than the Kentucky editor
Colonel Wattelson evidently seeks TO
browbeat the author when he declare,
that there never was yet "a literary lnrn
who was not a hopeless politician If
Colonel Smith does not care to retort
IL kind, he will Permit me to say for
nm that there was never Yet the rolit-
can VINO was not hopelesSly politic-aad
therefore not absolutely frank
Col NatterSon is always d brilliant
commentator, but he lacks a great deal
OF being reliable historian. A few years
ago he exploited in q public lecture-in
the North-an intimation that President
Lincoln Offer ed to Jefferson Davis an op-
portunity to close the war with liberal
pay for the southern slaves if the Con-
federacy would come back into the I'm
ion. In a reply published in a score OF
leading papers, I placed upon the wit
neSS-stand every member Of the Con
federate Cabinet. living and dead, III u
positive and emphatic reputation of the
statement. But the edltof-lecturer me-
er confessed his mistake.
I have no difference with Col Wat
terson over the general Endorsement Of
the abolition of slavery. If Uncle
Toms Cabin had no other effect than
to free the slaves, ! am willing to recog-
nize its beneicent and inspired mission.
And while it may not have been the sin-
gle instrument in that greet result, no
man, not blinded by prejudice, will fail
to concede that this remarkable volume
was Il powerful and precipitatlng lac