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SENATOR LODGES GRAFTON.
The French i'm America and the York
town Campaign.

The orator OF the day was Senator Lodge
OF Massachusetts. who began his address
as the French band concluded a selection.
He said, in part:
Statecraft has a cynical maxim that
there is no such thing gratitude between
hauons III we must accept this as true
OF those practical dealings when sentiment
comes into hopeless collision with self-in-
really great will ever hesitate to make
public acknowledgement OF its obligations
20 oInerS IN the past The new world of
North America has had a long and close
connection with the people of France At
me very dawn OF the sixteenth century
Brlton fishermen had followed in the track
OF the Cabots and were plying their dan
land Thirty years later Cartier was in
the 81 Lawrence laying the foundation OF
new France BY the mighty river of the
North- When the century had lust passed
us merldlan the HuguenOts came 10 Flor
ia. ana the great name OF Coligny links
itseh with our history as the insDirer of
oistant expeditions 10 the untrodden shores
with the wars OF religion. Ii is a dark
ana splendid story, well-nigh forgotten
now, which comes UP TO US out OF that dim
past, touched with the glory OF the adj
mlral or France Then come Menendez and
his Spaniards. the surprise and slaughter
OF the French massacred for their religion
and then a few years later De Ciorrxes
swoops down upon the Spanish forts and
the Spaniards, in turn. drench the sands
with their blood and swing on gibbets to
remind all men OF the passing OF the
avenger. Thus driven from the South the
French still held their grip on the heritage
OF CAruer. Champlain save his name to
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France. its regiments. its officers unknown.
Its obscure soldiery.
1T is a very great honor for me TO speak
here as ambassador OF the French repub-
lie and to express to you all to-day. who
represent here the government, the magis-
tracy and the Congress Of the United
states. our appreciation Of the homage
which you are now paying to the man who
carried 10 their closing triumph the heur
de lis OF ancient France. To-day the French
republic sends you a mission which is
headed by the most eminent OF our general
officers, General Brugere. We must behold
IN him the French army and navy advanc-
ing with a sort OF national piety, 10 cele-
brate the memory OF their elders, devoteeS
like themselves of liberty.
Rochambeau was strict discipiinarian,
a severe and courageous commander, care
full OF the lives Of his men. He was wont
at times 10 remark 10 the young men
around him that during the long course Of
his military career fifteen thousand men
had died under him, but that he could not
reprOach himself with the death of a single
one OF these. Thus he earned for our army
the esteem OF your people, and won for him
self the affectionate devotion Of your great
Washington. Hence it IL that this mOnu-
ment, which in appearance seems only des-
tined TO evoke the recollection Of war-like
deeds. becomes. by the character of the
struggle which il recalls and o. the man
whom II glorifies, monument and pledge
of union between two nations To-day, just
as they did 30 years ago, the soldiers and
sailors OF France and the United States
monument, they march under the same flag,
they blend in one common chord their ma
tional hymns, and in celebrating their COM
mon glory they give the world an example
OF fidelity in friendship.
This friendship you have proved to US.
The French Antilles have just suffered the
shock OF tragic event, of a catastrophe
the like OF which the world had not wit
messed for twenty centuries. The Presi-
dent OF the United States. Congress and the
American people have Wed with
other in prOmptness to send relief 10 our
stricken countrymen. Permit me to avail
myself OF this solemn occasion TO thank
publicly, in the name of my government
and my country, you yourself. Mr.. Presi-
dent, and the entire population of these
United States.
You have shown by this act that some
thing had taken birth between the nations;
that they might be united by a bond of
disinterested sympathy and of mutual good
will. and that those ideals of justice and of
liberty for which our fathers fought and
bled together 40 years since had really
borne fruit in the hearts of men.
The world, gradually gaining in self-con-
seriousness, begins to frown more and more
severely on those who seek to disturb it's
peace, and when we measure the work ac-
cOmplished and the advance made since
Washington and Rochambeau fought to-
gether for the good of humanity we may
well conclude that they have not combat
ted in vain. This monument shall bear wit
ness to this fact, and shall endure as a sym
Dol thereof in the eyes Of the generations to
come"
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Colonial DANES Attend.

WASHINGTON, May 24-The National
Society of the Colonial Danes of America
held its dosing session here to-day, at
which unimpOrtant business was trans
acted, and adjourned TO meet in this city in
April, 1904. An interesting feature of the
closing day was the presence Of a delega-
ton from the society at he Rochambeau
statue ceremonies and the presentation of
floral wreath from the Organization. The
delegation comprised a lumber of de-
scendants Of conspicuous leaders of the
revolution. In presenting the wreath TO
Count RochambeaU, Mrs Boudinot, repre-
senting the society, said it was her pleas
ant duty to lay the wreath at the foot Of
the statue in grateful remembrance of the
ancestors of the donors by Rochambeau
and babe hearty welcome TO the members
of the special embassy from France.
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK. May 24-Arrived: Fuerst
Bismarck, from Hamburg; Umbria. from
Liverpool and Queenstown; Menominee
from London; Philadelphia from South
smpton and CherbOurg- Sailed: AIinneapo-
is, Tor London; Statendam. for Rotterdam
Via Boulogne; Aller. for Naples and Genoa /:
Anchoria. for Glasgow. Campania for L.iv-
erpoOl.
CHERBOURG. May 2i-Arrived: Kiaul-
ecnou. from New York via Plymouth. for
hamburg Bremen, from New York for
Bremen Sailed: St. Paul, from SOuthamp-
ton. for New York
QUEENsToWN. May 24-sailed: UItonia.
Ior Boston; Celtic, for New York, both
from Liverpool.
ANTWERP. May 2{.-Arrived: South
wark: from New York. Sailed: Friesland
Tor New York.
LIVERPOOL. May 24-Arrived: Bowie.
from New York. Sailed: Lucania. for New
York ~
HAyRE. May 2.--Sailed: L'Aaustaine.
Tor New York
<LoNDoN. May A.-saiIed: AiiEnehaha.
Tor New York.
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FRANCO-AMERICAN BANQUET.
Speeches by the Mayor of Paris and
Others-TwO CabIegrams.

PARIS, May PA largely attended
Franco-American banquet was held at the
Hotel Continental this evening. The re-
ception room was ornamented with por-
traits of Washington, Rochambeau and
Roosevelt, surrounded by French and
American flags, and by a model of the
Rochambeau statue. The banquet hall was
decorated with the stars and stripes and
the tri-color of France and with banners
bearing the names of the various States.
Mayor Guillemot. of Vendome, presided.
Those present included Henry Vignaud,
United States charge d'affaires, and the
staff of the American embassy; Count Guy
de Rochambeau, a brother Of the Count De
Rochambeau now in Washington; Mar
quises De Grasz and De Duras Chastelleux
and Count Du Chaffault, all three de-
Gcendants of officers who fought in the
American revolution; Max ORell. Thebald
Chartran and many other distinguished
Frenchmen and prominent resident Ameri-
cans, besides a delegation of the Polish
Kosciusko Monument Commission.
Mayor Guillemot, after an eulogistic
sketch Of the career of Rochambeau, read a
cable dispatch from Col. John Hay United
States secretary of state, as follows:
Monsieur lie Maire-On this joyous
niversary the President requests me 10
send his cordial greetings to the French
and American citizens assembled in Paris
to celebrate the historic friendship of
France and America JOHN HAY"
NJ. Guillemot also read the following re-
ply to Colonel Hays cablegram: Have
just received your kind telegram and read
1T TO the Americans and French united at
this table. We thank you warmly for your
kind words. Present our respectful homage
to President Roosevelt.
"GUILLEMOT, Mayor of Vendome."
Amid much applause Max d Estournelles
proposed the health of President Roosevelt
in an eloquent speech. The other speakers
included NJ. Jules Siegfried, NJ. Iazare Well
Ter and Prof. Leopold Mabilleau, all three
OF whom dwelt with pleasure upon their
recent visits to the United States Spencer
Pratt proposed in the course of a speech
the formation of a Franco-American league
for the purpose of cementing and per-
petuating the good relations existing be-
tween the French and American republics.
The Figaro this afternoon gave a "5
o'clock in honor of the Rochambeau fetes
The guests were almost exclusively repre-
sentative members of the American colony
A musical and theatrical entertainment
followed This morning the Figaro issued
an eight-page supplement, which also APP
pears to-day in America entirely devoted
to Rochambeau and Americans at home
and in Paris, with appropriate Illustrations
which include portraits of many promi-
nent residents of this city.
All the morning and evening papers pub
fish good cable accounts of the Rocham-
beau ceremonies at Washington, and many
of them print a picture of the statue
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REGRET FOR STEELE'S DEFEAT.
Grant County Thinks 1t N Serious
Loss, but Will Back Lands.

c. w. Graves, of Marion, secretary and
manager of the Chronicle Company Of that
city, and Annis Burk. city editor of the
Chronicle, were in town last night. The
Chronicle is a warm supporter Of Major
Steele and is the Republican organ of Grant
county. "As we look at Major Steeles de-
feat" said Mr.. Graves last night eft is a
decided loss to the district-he being one
of the eight or ten leaders in Congress, 2
place IT has required sixteen years for him
to work up to. 1t is only reasonable for us
to feel that IL will require any other man
years TO get for the Eleventh district, and,
in fact, the State of Indiana. what Major
Steele could have got for us. There is
great disappointment in Marion among all
classes over Mr.. Steele's defeat. 1t has
been claimed that majority OF the people
OF Grant county was against Major Steele
This is not true, but, on the other hand,
the major was almost the unanimous choice
of Grant county. While the people of
Grant county are much disappointed that
their candidate was not selected, they will
stand together for Lands and will give the
usual Republican majority this fall
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THE PRESIDENTS WELCOME.
Greeting 10 the Visitors and Thanks
in Behalf OF Americans.

The addresses to-day were all interesting.
President Roosevelt was the first speaker.
He was followed by NJ. Cambon. Gen Hor-
ace Porter. Senator Lodge and General
Brugere in the order named. President
Roosevelt extended a generous welcome
70 the French guests. saying:
Mr.. Ambassador, and you, the Repre-
sentatives OF the Mighty Republic of
France extend 20 you. on behalf OF the
people OF the United States. the warmest
and most cordial greeting We appreciate
10 the full all that Is implied in this en-
bassy. composed OF such men as those
who have been sent over here by President
LOubet 10 commemorate the unwilling of
the statue OF the great marshal. who, with
the soldiers and sailors OF France. struck
the decisive blow in the war which started
this country on the path OF independence
among the nations OF the earth. Zap
plausel
Il am sure that I give utterance TO the
sentiments OF every citizen OF the United
States, OF every American 10 whom the
honor and glory Of our Republic in the
past, as in the present. are dear, when /
say that prize this fresh proof Of the
friendship Of the French people not only
because IL is necessarily pleasing 10 us 10
have the friendship OF nation so mighty
in war and so mighty in peace as France
has ever shown herself 10 be, but because
q Is peculiarly pleasant TO feel that, after
q century and a quarter OF independent
existence as A nation the French republic
should feel that in that century and
quarter We have justified the sacrifices
Franch made on our behalf. Applause
j am sure. my fellOw-citizens, that you
welcome the chance which brings il about
that this embassy of the French people
should come 10 our shores at the very
time when we, in our turn, have done our
part in starting the path Of fndepend-
ence sister republic-the Republic of
Cuba. Applause
Mr.. Ambassador. the American people,
peculiarly because they are the American
people and because the history of the
United States has been so interviewer
and also because they are part of the
whole world which acknowledges and must
ever acknowledge in a peculiar degree the
headship OF France along so many lines IN
The march Of progress and civilization
the American people, through me, extend
their thanks TO you, and in their name l
beg 10 express my ACCOMPLISHMENTS 10
President LOubet. and all Of the French
nation. both for the deed and for the mag
unanimous spirit that lay behind the doing
of the deed, and / thank YOU" Loud ap-
plause.l
As the President closed his remarks
the Countess de Rochambeau drew aside
the wells enveloping the figure. bringing
Into view the massive bronze proportions
OF the French commander. standing proud
" erect. arm outstretched. directing the
fortunes of war on the field of Yorktown
a great cheer went up from Frenchmen
and Americans alike, and at the same in
slant the Marine Band broke into the in
spring strains OF the ''MarseiIIaise."
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How a Union Soldier Secured Justice
Through an Ex-COnfederate.
Washington Special.

washington Special
1.-The most remarkable case I have known
came to me knowledge lately" remarked
an examiner of the Pension Office. "It is
seldom that an ex-Confederate soldier is
the direct means of obtaining pension
for a man against whom he fought in the
Union army. 1t is story full of romance
During the civil war 1 was private in the
signal corps of the Confederate army. sta
upon my desk recently for investigation.
Upon glancing over the claim l was at
first amused a the simplicity Of the appli-
cant in attempting to personate one of two
men-one borne upon the rolls as de-
serter while the other was reported to
have been killed by an accidental maya zine
explosion the night of the capture of Fort
''The applicant stated that he had en-
listed but a short time before being as
signed to a regiment which participated in
the final attack upon the fort. In the night
assault he suddenly found himself sepa-
rated from his company and surrounded
by Confederates. Taken prisoner by the
remnant Of the retreating garrison, he soon
effected his escape and sought refuge in a
small boat, completely hidden by the over
hanging foliage. Within a few minutes he
was discovered by several Confederates
and knocked senseless. Beyond a few fit
ting recollections of heat, discomfort and
pain he remembered nothing until after a
long illness. he finally regained conscious
ness at hospital in Nassau. Upon his re-
covery he returned TO New York, only TO
find the war over and the army mustered
out of service.
AT first amused, l soon became amazed
at the possibilities thus accidentally dis
closed. With the exception OF one man. last
heard of on the Congo. / instantly realized
that / was the only man In existence who
could substantiate the important state
ments OF the applicant.
incidents. long forgotten. flashed through
my mind. recalled the first attack on Fort
Fisher, when l was serving as signal man
i was ordered 10 signal the blockade run
ners TO make for the open sea. Before me
on my way 10 the signal station sprang
a Union soldier. We had seen so many ~
them that night and at such close quarters
that this particular one was promptly
knocked on the head with. an oar. and he
FELL We thought the e Union army
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VI. CAMBON's ADDRESS.
The Ambassador Speaks of ROcham-
beau and American Friendship.

beau and American Friendship.
AS the French national hymn died away
Ambassador CambOn escorted TO the front
OF the platform the youthful sculptor, NJ.
Hamar. who executed the statue Then the
ambassador. speaking in French, delivered
brief address. He said
The art of France and the generosity of
an American Congress are joining this day
IN the erection OF a monument TO the MEM
ory OF Marshal De Rochambeau. This is a
hitting tribute paid 20 the French military
leader. who fought under Washington for
Americas independence. But a short dis
lance hence, the American people had al
ready cOnsecrated the glorious memory of
these young and enthusiastic French patri-
OTIS who, fired with inspiration which
but echoed the silent wish OF the entire
French nation, had from the very dawn of
the struggle brought their swords with La
1ayette TO the service OF the thirteen colo
MES 1t was just that honor should be rem
dered also TO those warriors who came
nlther by order of the government of
France, and who. understanding their duty
1ulnlled IL without reserve and insured the
nnal success Of the patriotic enterprise. In
the person OF RoChambeau we glOrify Joint
y with their commander. the army of
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bon in honor Of the French visitors who
came TO witness the unwilling of the Ro-
chambeau statue, was a brilliant affair,
Notwithstanding the absence of illumina-
tons music, this feature of the evening
entertainment having been abandoned out
Of respect TO the late Lord Pauncefote.
The guests included the members Of the
diplomatic corps, Ambassador Porter. the
members OF the Cabinet, officers of the
army and navy, the representatives OF the
cial Washington generally. During the
evening a buffet lunch was served. Later
Ambassador Porter, the Count de Rocham-
beau and the other French guests visited
special session of the Sons of the American
Revolution. Brief addresses were made by
Ambassador Porter, the Count de Rocham-
beau and others. An enthusiastic greeting
was extended TO Admiral Schley when he
entered the room and took his seat by the
side Of Ambassador Porter.
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CITY NEWS NOTES.

The Musikverein is holding frequent re-
hearsals in preparation for it's concert in
St Louis on June Z. A general rehearsal
will be held on Tuesday evening.
John Campbell, fourth vice president Of
the Iron Molders' International Union
stopped in the city awhile last night on his
way from Chicago to Louisville
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T0-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST.
Partly c1oudy-PrObabIy Showers
Warmer I'm Southern Indiana.

WASHINGTON. May 2i-Forecast for
Sunday and Monday:
For Indiana-Partly cloudy on Sunday;
probably showers; warmer in south por-
tion; fresh south winds. Monday fair.
For Illinois-Partly cloudy on Sunday:
probably showers; warmer in extreme
south portion. Monday fair: fresh south
winds.
For Ohio--Partly cloudy on Sunday;
warmer in south portion Monday fair.
fresh winds, mostly west
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tween the two countries. and TO this end
has urged to a successful conclusion the
legislation by which the statue was made
naeefhle
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Local Observations ON SATURDAY

Bar Their. R.H Wind. Weather. Pre-.
7 a m S9s6 = S. Swest. Clear T
3 p m---JS o. 81 South. Clear OBS
Maximum temperature. 81; minimum tenn
perature. SIS.
Comparative statement Of the mean tenn
peraTure and tota, precipitation Nav "a:
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Reception mt the German Embassy.
WASHINGTON. May 24-The reception
tonight OF Ambassador and Madame Cam
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-01-31
GOOD ROAD CONVENTIONS

OF all the mauy movements looking
to the betterment and progression of
our country, not one is more important
or more deserving the fostering care
of our people than that which looks
to the improvement of our common
ways, the veins of the commonwealth,
ju which the railroads may be said to
represent the arteries. In order that
our favored land may reap the full
benefits which arise from its locations,
climate, soil and diversified production,
we must have better roads. The rail
roads have dene much-will do more
but at the best they are dependent upon
the common highways for their traffic,
In the next decade it is probable that
railway building in the Sonth will have
great impetus, but there are thousands
of thriving communities that will still
have to wait upon the wagon for their
transportation The Southern States
are rich in good roadmaking material
of one kind or another. Scarcely a
county that has not supply of lime,
stone, ebert, quartz or gravel that will
make good read n,etal The rect Of the
problem lies in so irlstructing the mass
es of the people that they will appreciate
the value of and really desire good roads
To this end the initial steps win be
taken by the larger and wealthier com.
munities, and the reads gradually ex-
tended into the back districts. Once
begun, the movement will not be aban.
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co AND REGISTER.
Some Seem to be Careless About This
Ma ter.
Consignees

Some Seem to be Careless About This
Ma ter.
The attention of the public is hereby
called to the following, Section $40
Of the City Code: Every person,
firm or corporation engaged in any
trade or business calling is hereby
required to register his, her or its
name, business, caliIng or trade. an
nually, at such time as the Mayor and
Council may, by resolution from time
to time, direct, in a book to be kept
by the Clerk for that purpose, and
persons coming into the city and en-.
gaging in business after that date
shall so register within tendays after
commencing any business, trade or
calling and take out the required bus
mess license"
Section 312.-Byery person, firm
or corporation wishing to retail whis-
ky, wine, beer, or othes splrituous
malt OR fermented liquors shall apply
in writing at a regular meeting Of
council specifying the place where 1t
is intended to carry on the business,
and the application shall be accompa-
MED by the written consent of the
nearest neighbors to carrying on the
business at place specified.
Section S13-An license to retail
wA-Sky. wine beer or other spirinous,
malt or fermented liquors shall give
bond with two or more good and suf
iicient securities to be approved by
the Mayor and Council, payable to
the Mayor and Council and condition
ed to keep decent and orderly
house.
License Ordinance No. 100 fixes
said bond at $500, and on all business
callings. etc, the registration at Feb
ruary l, 1902.
N. ID. RUSSELL,
Clerk Of Council
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doned. There is no lesson 50 effective
az the object lesson. The calculation
has often been made that the wear and
tear on wagons, stock, harness, waste Of
time with man and beast, would, if
capitalized, pay for the roads, but it is
difficult to induce the average taxpayer
to see it that way. The old system Of
roadmaking, which obtains throughout
the Southern States, is farce Of period
ical recurrence, With the first heavy
rain all the alleged work disappears.
1t is to meet these conditions and change
them teht good reads conventions are
held and ATTENDED by the most enlighten-
ed and progressive of the citizenry,
regardless ofoccupation for the question
of roads affects every occupation. The
next convention is booked for Charleston,
S. O., ON the 9Th. 9th and 18th Of Feb
ruary, proximo.