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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
Welded AT NEWPORT.

Newjort. R. l., June 24.-Henry C..
c.. Taylor of New York, whose
daughter recently became the Count
ess Gherardesca, was married here
today to Miss Josephine Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor will spend their
early honeymoon aboard Mr. Taylor 5
Yacht. the Wanderer and the late
summer at his Newport home.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
WISCONSIN LUTHERANS.

Appleton. Wis. June 24.-Severai
hundred ministers. teachers and lay
delegates are mere for the annual
conference of the Evangelical Luther
an SYNOD of Wisconsin. which will be
formally opened this evening. The
sessions will continue a week and an
interesting program of sermons ana
addresses has been arranged in al
ditiOn to the routine business of the
synod
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
lynden G. Wren at Shields Park.

Shields Park is drawing good au-
diences. Last night a much larger
crowd was present than at the open
ing night. All the acts are good, be
ing strictly high class vaudeville The
klObers in their trapeze work and
little Irene a child artist Of ability are
special features. All the acts are
pleasing. 4 children's matinee for
Saturday is talked of.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
|MISSOURI'S TURN NOW
FOR NEGRO LYNCHING
White Girl Dead and Colored Girl
Dying as Result of a Brutal
Assault

.. Louis, June 24.-Florence Bruno.
aged II, white. who was assaulted by
a negro yesterday died this morning,
Annie Green, aged 20. colored resid-
Ing a mile from the Brun residence,
who was attacked by the same assali-
ant, is in a precariOus condition. Six
suspects are under arrest. There is
great excitement and the prospects
are good for a wholesale lynching.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
L2rs0z and Wife Arraiqned.

'..". o. June 24.-Postmaster
-....'| g.. and his wife. indicted with
.a-eea. We're this morning arrested
...eo States Marshal Winder and
-.ei before a United States
.7@.0Htr. Each gave bond for
s.-aej by John HallOran. The
nary hearing was postponed
tomorrow afternoon.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
NEGRO RANSHFR
IN TENNESSEE
Caught and Lynched This Morning.
His Victim Beautiful 16-
Year-Oid Girl.

Elk Valley Tenn, June 24.-The
negro who criminally assaulted Mar
garet White Bruce, aged 16, yesterday
was captured by mob at daylight
this morning. He confessed his crime
and was lynched. The girl was beau
tiful and was member of one of the
most prominent families of the state.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
Irish Land Bill Amended.

London June 24.-Secretary for Ire
land Wynham with the opposition OF
Irish members to his land bill to-day
by introducing a new clause providing
that in certain sales of land the COM
missioner may advance the whole or
part of the purchase money, provld-
ing it is satisfactorily secured Red
mond said this concession had saved
the bill.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
LOUBET TO VISIT LONDON,

Paris, June 24-It is announced
that President Loubet during a visit
to London next week will discuss with
the British cabinet the problems of
the situation in Morocco, Tunfs and
Egypt
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
ENGINEER AND FIREMAN
Killed in Wreck on the North Shore
Road Near Camp Taylor.

San Francisco, June 24.-An engine
on the North Shore near Camp Taylor
in rounding a curve left the track this
morning. Engineer Jack Williams
was killed and fireman Bob Clark Ser
iously injured. The accident occurred
three miles this side of the Sunday
wreck. Williams and Clark were
both pinned down underneath the en-
9ine.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
GENERAL MANNING is SAFE.

london, June 24-An official dis
..'- today states that General Man
.emmannding the British troops
..al-and. who was recently re-
surrounded by Mad Mullah, eX-
Led himself and arrived at DamOt
Monday. His casualties were one
".~--eu and one missing.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
Double Murder Follows Card Game.

West Liberty. Ky, June 24.-Dave
Pursell, shot and killed Mack Nickel
and Gordon Wells in a dispute over a
game Of cards near Caney this morn
ing. He escaped and officers are now
pushing him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
70 ReIp Flood Sufferers

'h9Ha. Kas., June 24.-The state
.Ure convened this afternoon in
PRIMARY session TO provide relief
mood sufferers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
VATICAN BOOKS FOR ST. LOUIS.

Rome. June 24.-The vatican has
been requested to loan the ST. Louis
exposition all documents and maps
in the vatican library pertaining to
the discovery Of America
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
Sentenced for Negro Peonage.

Montgomery. Ala. June 24.-ln the
Tinted States circuit court today John
pace pleaded guilty to eleven indict-
roontc for naonage and was sentenced
TO five years imprisonment
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
FATAL WRECK IN KANSAS.

Cherryvale, Kas., June 24.-In a
wreck of a passenger train on The
Frisco system near here this morning,
two persons were killed and several
injured.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24

Lord Roberts. commander-in- chief
of the British army, who will visit the
United States in August in his Official
capacity. in return for the recent Vls-
It's of distinguished American military
officers 10 Great Britain. Lord ROD
erts Will remain in America a month
and visit the international yacht raes.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24

Washington, June 24.-MinisteI
Jackson has left Belgrade with other
departing diplomats
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
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A lodging house is beng ad-
yertised for sale in the classified
page Of the Evening Statesman.
There have been at least 20 in
ouiries about it within the last
few days by people who are
anxious to buy. Have YOU a
lodging house for sale? Then
advertise it in the Evening
Statesman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-06-24
Chicago Wheat Market

--cago. June 24.-Wheat opened at
's.e closed at 1884.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
MANY PRESENT.

Numbers Attended the'N Negro Conference
at Washington's Institute
Tuskegee, Ala, Feb. 2G.-The days
session of Tuskegee negro conference
was held in Porter hall chapel at the
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial insti
tute This was what is known as the
workers conference" and made up
in general of prominent educators of
both races, and people interested in
negro education. Among those pres
ent were: Edward W. Frost. Milwau,
kee: Dr. Charles F. Meserve, presi-
dent of Shaw university, Raleigh N
c.; President H n Payne of Mary
Holmes seminary, West Point, Miss;
w. F. Graham, John Mitchell, Jr.,
Richmond, Va; Principal T. o. Full
Ter Of Howe institute, Memphis; Pres
ident r. R. Wright, Georgia Industrial
college; President E. c, Bransom.
state Normal school, Athens, Ga;
President w. W. Frost. Rust univer-
sity, Holly Springs. Miss; President
L. M. DuntoR, Clafin university, Or.
augsburg, S. c.; President R. S. Low
inggood, Houston college. Austin,
Tex; President J. H. Johnston, Virgil
mia normal and Industrial institute;
President A. B. Chaffee. Bishop col
lege, Marshall, Tex; President W. H.
Lanier, Alcorn college. West Side.
Miss; r. L. Smith. Oakland, Tex;
Frank D. Banks. Hampton institute;
Very Rev. w. W. Ranney, Hartford,
Conn, President j. S Hathaway.
Frankfort, KY.
The subject for discussion at the
workers conference was teaching of
agriculture in it's broadcast sense. Dis
cussion was divided into three gener-
al topics-in city schools, in country
schools and by extension of work,
mainly in the country. The methods
considered outside schoolroom work
were farmers Institutes, instruction
from travelling agricultural experts.
travelling libraries and farmers bulle.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
HABlTuAL DRUNkARDS.
Bill Filming saloonists fer Selling to Them
Passes the House.

Bill Filming saloonists fer Selling to The"
Passes the House
Austin, Feb. 20.-Ths house passed
finally bill by o'Quin imposing heavy
fine on saloon keepers who sell liquors
to habitual drunkards or allow them
around saloon.
The house killed resolution to per-
NIT General Manager Workman to ad-
dress the legislature Feb. "a on Dill
making appropriation 100000 for
Worlds Fair.
Resolution was adopted by the SEN
ate providing for drawing up bill
looking toward making adequate ap-
preparation for adult blind of the state.
A resolution was also adopted provld-
ing appointment of a committee to ne
gotiate with owner of McArdle paint
ing of battle of San Jacinto for its pur-
chase by the state.
Senator HARRISON introduced a bill
providing for the establishment or an
agricultural department, to be opera
ted in connection with insurance de-
partment and appropriating $4,000 an
nually for maintenance.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22

| hereby certify that | have examined
the foregoing charter and find nothing
therein contrary to law, and therefore
approve same on this the goth day of
January, A. D., nineteen hundred and
three.
JOHN R. LAND,
District Attorney First Judicial District
of Louisiana
tEndorsed): Filed and recorded Jam
rary 90, 1908.
FRANK c. OIEARY.
Deputy Clerk and ExOhicio Deputy
Recorder.
State of Louisiana. Parish of Caddo:
| hereby certify that the above and fore
"olng is a true and correct copy Of the
original act. as the same now appears
on file and of record in my office.
Given under my hand and seal of Of
fee this ,3oth day of January, 1903.
FRANK c. OLEARY,
Deputy, Clerk and Ex-Oficio Deputy
Recorder.
Feb I. 1908.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
SYNDICS SALE.

No. 4o72-In District Court, Second
Judicial District of Louisiana. Par
sh of Ro>ier: S. W. Vance VS..
His Creditors.
BY virtue Of a commission to me di-
rected from said Honorable Court, |
will sell at public auction at the door Of
the court house in Shreveport, between
the legal hours of sale, on
SATURDAY, MARCH II, \. D. 1908,
the following described property sltuat-
ed in Caddo parish, surrendered by ).
W. Vance to his creditors, viz:
An undivided one fourth interest III
and to the south part of southwest quar-
ter of northwest quarter, and south part
of fractional southeast quarter of north
west quarter, and fractional west half
of northeast quarter of southwest quar-
ter and northwest quarter of southwest
quarter, and fractional west half of
southeast quarter of southwest quarter
and southwest quarter of southwest
quarter of section thirty five; fractional
northeast quarter of southeast quarter
and the south part of fractional south
east quarter of northeast quarter, and
southeast quarter of southeast quarter
and fractional Southwest quarter of
southeast quarter and fractional south
cast qu'1er of southwest quarter of sec
ton thirty four. all in township %,
range "A.
And the northeast quarter of north
east quarter of section three, and frac-
eional northwest quarter of northwest
quarter of section two north of Dooley
bayou, and the northwest quarter, and
west half of northeast quarter and
southeast quarter of northeast quarter
of section three, township 2I, range "a,
containing in all $50 acres, known as
Coushatta plantation.
Terms of sale cash.
P. J. ,TREZEVAN /, Syndic.
Feb. 8. 1903. ,--
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22

because | have to- came
the answer.
And while | was pondering over hcw
sdd reply Miss Jones was announced.
Now, Miss Jones was young. with
plump. rather pretty face and q nice
figure govned in an up to date tailoE
made She should have been attrac-
tive, but instead of that the minute
she came into the room one felt the dc
preston of the atmosphere.
But my friend greeted her cordially.
sit down. Mary. dear. and have a cup
Of tea" she remarked cheerily, land
tell me how everything goes with you"
Mary took the steaming cup anS
Cropped into it sYvo Jumps Of sugar;
also sigh.
"Oh, l am so discouraged"' was the
first sentence we heard from her lips.
1T is so fearfully hard living this sort
of life shall die if it keeps on"
But you are doing we'll in your bust
ness and earning a large income my
friend suggested cheerily.
"Oh. l suppose so, but you can't I'M
derstand. s never was brought up to
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
SHERIFF'S SALE.
No. So2I-In First Judicial Distrie
]. Court. Caddo Parish, La: S. ]

NO. SO2l-ln FiTSt JUDICIAL LiSliCi
/. Court, Caddo Parish, La: S. ].
Harmon VS.. J. B. Rhodes.
BY virtue of writ of seizure, and
sale to me issued by the Honorable First
District Court of Caddo Parish, La, in
the above entitled and numbered suit, ]
have seized and will offer for sale at
public auction for cash, according to
law, without the benefit of appraise-
ment, at the principal front door of the
court house of Caddo parish, in Shreve-
port, La, during the legal hours for
sales, on f
SATURDAY, MARCH Fl, 1908, :.
the following described property, to-
wit: Lots 10. AZ and 4S of the Brooks
subdivision in the city of Shreveport,
La, as per map in conveyance book R.
page 72o, and lot 5 Of the Egan subdi-
vision in the said city of Shreveport, as
per map in conveyance book l, page o.,
together with all the buildings and inn
provements on all Of the said lots.
Said property seized as belonging to
the defendant, to.be sold to satisfy the
Fdebt specified in the, said writ, in the
sum. Of two thousand dollars, with S
per cent interest from January II, zoos
and 10 per cent attorneys fees on said
sum and Interest. together with al
costs of the suit.
S. J.. WARD,
Sheriff of Caddo Parish, La
Caucasian Feb. 49, 1908.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
-
TWO BETTER HALVES.
A Man Whe Has just Died Possessed .
Couple, it is Claimed.

A Man whe Has just Died Possessed .
Couple. it is Claimed.
Camden, N J., Feb. 20.-Two wom-
en-, each declaring herself to be the
legal wife Of Thos. c. Davenport. a
Philadelphia produce dealer who died
in a hospital here Monday night. have
called at the morgue to claim the
body With them came attorneys 70
look after the interests Of each. All
the litigants were referred to Prose
cutor Lloyd. who advised! them what
course to pursue
1t was finally decided to keep the
body subject to the orders of Mrs.
Alice Davenport, or the wife with
whom the man had been living up to
the time of his death.
1t is said Mary Ann Davenport
claims were made in the hope that
she and her children might have a
share in the estate. which amounts TO
about $4,000,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
LIFE IN DANGER.
Tillman Declares He Thought Gonzales
Intended to Kill Him.

Tillman Declares He Thought Gonzales
Intended to Kill Him.
Columbia, S. c., Feb. 20.-Applica-
ton was made by attorneys for former
Lieutenant Governor Tillman for bail
continued from hearing at Newberry,
Feb. -, which Chief Justice Y. J. Pope
ordered to be held here, ruling former
proceedings were illegal. 1t is claimed
by prosecution they have not been pre-
sented with copies of afidavits, which
defense had served, and they had not
been given an opportunity in which TO
prepare answers to allegations, OF de-
Tending attorneys.
Affidavits introduced by the defense
all tended to show Tillman acted il
self-defense, declaring he received
messages and information that Editor
Gonzales intended to take defendants
life In his declaration. Mr.. Tillman
stated he had been repeatedly urged
and warned to watch for his safety. He
wished to avoid any alteration, his
statement says. AS he was about to
retire from the Office Of lieutenant gov
ernor, his term expiring two days after
the tragedy. Mr.. Tillman was removing
from his Office his personal effects, in
cluding two revolvers. While carrying
these up the street he met Mr.. Con
zales, who he stated, pushed hand
into his pocket Believing his life to
be in danger Tillman hurriedly said ::
IT got your message" and fred, firing,
the affidavit declares. to save defend
ants life. ~- 81 -,<
Affidavits introduced by defense sup
ported Tillman's statement in many
details.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
SUNSHINE AND SHADOW.

do this sort of thing. It's perfectly aw-
full, and then I never know how long
my luck is going to lasti"
Nonsense! You draw such clever
sketches you can easily get some other
work when this fails YOU
The answer was another sigh.
what has become of that handsome
young lawyer you were telling me
about?" my friend put in archly, with
vain attempt to make the conversa-
ton less lugubrious.
"Oh. he doesn't call any more. hear
he is paying a good deal of attention to
that rich Bessie Atwell. Very natural,
I'm sure would if | were man. |
knew it couldn't last, living alone as
do and having. no money or family.
Men, like every one else. are out for
what they can GET etc.
1t was Il positive relief when she left
and little Susie Brown took her place.
Now, there was nothing remarkable
about Susie. either in face or costume.
In fact when you came right down to
it, her clothes were rather out of style
and shabby but her face fairly shone
with courag and good nature, and
when she greeted my friend her smile
actually seemed to fill the room.
well how goes it?' said the latter.
''Oh, SO much better" chirped Susie
mot that | have had one of my stories
accepted yet. but the editor said my
last one showed great Improvement,
and they have given me some fashion
work to do. Isn't that lovely?'
Are you not very lonely living by
yourself?'
at is rather hard at times.'' Susie
admitted. her genial face shade
graver. especially since mother died.
but then every one is so good to me.
1t is wonderful, too. for I'm not pretty
or clever or interesting, and can't give
them anything in return. Don't You
think this world is just full of the
kindest. most disinterested people. Mrs.
CALDWELL"
When we were by ourselves again.
Mrs. Caldwell turned to me with
grave look. Maud" she said. when
| experienced my first sorrow and was
first thrown Oh my own resources |
was just like Mary Jones. | wanted
every one to know and to feel my
sorrow My life was one perpetual
whine. punctuated with outbursts of
tears on friends shoulders. The result
was, my dear. that l lost nearly every
friend / had. The men were the first
to go, for men are not patient with
tears. and all but my very oldest wom-
en- friends followed suit. To this day
don't blame them. People don't want
to invite shadow in their houses: they
prefer sunshine. Other girls used to
get asked around. and | was left out.
I used to wonder why, and blame the
people, until one day | woke up from
my bad dream and realized how abom-
| fnably selfish had been. In this world
you get just about what you give. IL
you radiate sorrow. you receive sorrow;
| if seIfishness. you receive sel1shness,
That is why | go about preaching the
gospel of cheerfulness and practicing
it as well. It's the only way i'll this
world if you want peace and happl-
ness" MAUD ROBINSON
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
Made Him a. Datto.

Manila, Feb. 20-While Captain Per
shing was at Bayan, the Moro strong
hold in the Lanao district of the Is
land of Mindanao, the Moros conse-
Grated him a datto, which is priestly
TO leaders and Captain Pershing sub
scribed to peace over copy of the
Koran. When the United States lag
was raised over the Bayan forts Sap
tain Pershings batteries saluted it with
firing shrapnel shells, having no sa-
luting cartridges. The execution done
by the shrapnell impressed the Moros
wonderfully. '..
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
Fought a Duel,

Buda, Pest, Feb. 20.-Duel with
swords fought between Baron Fejer-
vary, minister of national of defense.
and Deputy Lengyal. as the result, of
a dispute in the Hungarian chamber
Tuesday, when minister. called a dep
uty a liar. The baron was slightly
wounded three times sin the right
hand The baron. who is over sew.
.enty years old. declined to at first &C
cept the challenge on the score of his
age. " -, 80. = = -. -: $3.50
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
. SUCCESSION. NOTICE.

No. T33-In First District 1otfrt, Par
ISL Of Caddo, State of Louisiana
In Re Liquidation of Southern
Glass and Queensware Company.
Notice is hereby given that Carol
Calm and Seymour B. Simon, hquidat-
ors, have this day fled tableau of debts
and statement in said succession, and
unless opposition y made thereto within
the time SPECIFIED ny law the same will
be duly honlolegate,i as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable A D. Land,
Judge of said Court, this the 18th day
of February. 1909.
J. H. LEVY, Deputy Clerk.
February Is, 1903.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
Praviou. Reporss Contraaictea.

Tangier. Feb. pa dispatch from
Fee dated February Is announces that
a column of troops under the COM
mand of Ell Menepi, the Morocco war
minister, has defeated a section Of
Hiani tribe. Many heads of the kill
ed have rived at Fee. Previous re-
ports of the defeat of the sultan's
troops by the Hiani tribe are contra
dicted
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
Chamberlain at Cane Town

Cape Town, Feb. 20.-Colonial Secre-
tary Chamberlain and party arrived
here and met with hearty reception
from crowd Of 10000. -
A number of addresses were present
ed to Mr. Chamberlain. During the
reading of one of these Prime Minister
Sprigg arrived and was hooted with
mucn vigor
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
In Honor of QUAY

Santa Fe, N M, Feb. 20.-The New
Mexico legislature Thursday passed a
bill creating Quay county in honor of
Senator Quay's fight for statehood.
Tuesumeari. at the junction of the
Rock Island, Choctaw and Dawson
railroad will be the county seat. It
was first proposed to name the county
after Roger O. Mills and then after
Wood. but Quay won
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22

Springfield, O., Feb: 20.-Fire de-
stroyed the new Young Mems Chris
tian association, Fountain Square
theater and several adjacent build
ings, causing a loss Of $4,000 with
insurance two-thirdss Of that sum
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
Richards Succeeds Day

Washington, Feb. 20.-John K. Rich
ards. at present solicitor general, has
been selected by the president to be
circuit Judge of the Sixth judicial dis
trict to succeed William Day. who is
to be appointed to the supreme court.
Vice Justice Shiras, resigned.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
OFFICERS NAMED.

Congress of Honduras Has Nominated =
President and vice President.
New York, Feb. 20.--Adyices from
Tegucigalpa. Honduras, says the Her.
aids Panama correspondent. states
that congress has nominated Juan An-
jel Arias. for president of the repub-
lie and Maxemo Rosales for vice pres
ident.
General Sierra, former president,
has left the capital for to quell the
revolution, which started in Amapala
on Feb. l., but which has made no
Roadway. ..~ -. arr.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22

Philadelphia Feb. 20.-Lewis Sylves-
ter Hough. distinguished as an educa-
tor and author, and a lawyer of prom
inence and veteran OF the civil war,
died here. He was authority on Amer
lean and English history and wrote
many books. the. best known being
America and Her Tariff and THE
Principle of Coinage and Currency"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-02-22
Finding Approved.

Manila, Feb. 20.-General Davis has.
approved the finding of the courtmar-
tial In the case of Major Edwin F.
Glenn, of the Fifth infantry, who was
acquitted Jan. 80 of the charge of I'M
lawfully killing prisoners of war with
the qualification that he disapproves of
the orders. issued by Major Glenn.