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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

BENJAMIN Butler, a brakeman on the
Moline Central, was brought to MS
home here on No. GA, Thursday, suffer-
tho from a fractured thigh. DR.. p. w.
Rover was called to attend him ana the
fracture properly reduced. The out
come of the injury could not be deter
mined at the time. The accident hap
nened at Newport, Mr.. Butler being
struck by hogshead of molasses that
slinned while being unloaded at that
station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03
FAIRFIELD.

one Of the heaviest thunder showers
which has occurred here for long
time, visited Fairfield early. Thurs
dav morning. There was heavy
downpour of rain. and a continual
roar of thunder with very vivid flashes
of lightning. No damage in these parts
to any extent has as yet been learned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mrs. IT. X. Halves, Mr.. T. G. Halves
and Mr.. w. IT TreWorgy of Springfield,
accompanied the remains of HerVcy X.
Halves. late Of Springfield, Mass, to
this city for interment, yesterday. MIR.
IiaWes was d brother of the late DR..
J. O. a. Halves of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Major e. Rowell has returned to Hal
lowell after II weeks sojourn in Port
land, Rocllland and other places. He
was with the Maine Press eXcursiOnistS
mt the Samoset hotel, Rockland, and
greatly enjoyed the entertainment pro-
yided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03
Nav or May Not Be So.

New York, July 1.-THE Evening Post
saws that a formal offer of the presi-
dency of the Republican county COM
mittee was made to Linn Bruce, to-
day, by Senator Platt. Mr.. Bruce
promised to give his answer, next
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03
Ard Patrich Wins 10000 Sovereign
Race

London, July Ard Patrick, the
winner Of the Derby in 1902, won the
Princess Of Wales stakes of 10000 SOW
ereigns at the Newmarket race meet
ing, today. Royal Lancer was second
and Cheers was third. Nine horses
started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Street Commissioner Cottle is to be
praised for the good work on the high
ways about the city. Unsightly weeds
at the sides of the road seem to be
things of the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mrs. Grace Haskell and the Misses
Pendleton of Brookline, are occupying
the Wood cottage at the lake, for lew
weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Winn Pope and family,
Mr. and Mrs. James Stcarns and fam
:ly and Mrs. Il. NJ. Johnson and dauSh-
ter Carrie are at Camp Hubbub' for
a week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Tho members of the Maine Ornitho-
loeical and the Josselyn Botanical So
ciaties went on an excursion to Nor
ridgewock, Old Point, Madison ana
Lakewood, yesterday In the even
ing. Alvah A. Eaton delivered lecture
an ."rhe Fern Plant of New England"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Arthur Sylvester has returned to TINS
CITY after visit to Boston. He VIII
go to West Gardiner, today, for VISIT
to relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

John Nc Namara has severed his con-
nection as clerk at the Partridge Cloth
ing co. and left on the boat, Thursday,
for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

There will be celebration ut Sir
Charles hotel among the pines, on the
evening of July a. The entertainment
will consist of fireworks and dancing.
This is the opening event of the sea-
son at "The Pines"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03
japan May Visit Chinese Waters.

Yokohama, July 2.-It is rumored
here that the Japanese naval maneu-
vers off the island of Ma-San-Pho
(south of Corea) will be followed by
japanese demonstration in Chinese
waters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mrs. Fisk of Quincy, and Mr.. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Longley of Durham, are
passing a few weeks at the Pope cot
tage, Lake Cobbosscecontce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Messrs. Gould and Holland of the
firm of Parker, Holmes & Co, Boston,
are in possession of the Russell camp
at Emery's grove for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Paine, who
have been visiting DR.. and Mrs. A. *.
p. Strout, returned to their home IN
Rockland, Mass, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mrs. Aroline Hopkins and daughter,
Miss Belle, will go to West Gardiner.
today. for an extended visit to the home
of Clarence Curtis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03
Mrs. Charles a. Dana Dead.

New York, July Mrs. Charles A.
Dana, widow of the well-known editor,
is dead at her home in this city, from
injuries and shock which she received
several days ago when she fell down
flight of stairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

The class of 1903 of the High school,
which has passed an outing in camp at
Pleasant pond, has returned and the
members report Il most enjoyable sea-
son of recreation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

George f. Bodwell, the Chicago rep
resentative of the HalloWell Granite
Works, is in the city on business at the
home office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03
SKOWHEGAN.

The heaviest thunder shower of the
season passed over the town, early
Thursday morning. Two or three trees
in town were struck, but little other
damage resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mrs. Ernest Kellar of Madison, ar
rived, Thursday, for Il visit with her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Charles Par
fridge, Fremont street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Taylor ana la',i1
lily are in Waldoboro, where lhey WIZ
pass a few weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

| Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd of New YORK. aie
passing a month at one of Henry NH
ery's cottages at the Outlet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Harrington Of
Boston, arrived, Thursday. for a visit
with Judge and Mrs. Harrington in this
city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Henry Wing and son of Waltham,
are visiting friends in East Winthrop.
Mr.. Wing was a resident of Winthrop
some time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union held a meeting in the Friends
church in Winthrop village, Wednes'
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

James Barss returned to his home In
Gloucester, Mass Thursday, after a
visit with Gardiner relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Miss Daisy Skillin and brother wal
do returned, last evening, from Fisi'
to Portland relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

The grocery stores will close at II
o'clock noon Saturday and remain
closed until Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

The schooner Bessie c. Beach has ar
rived at +. S. Wingates with cargo
of 514 tons of stove coal, from New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

The quarries of the Tayntor CO.. anu
the HalloWell Granite Works cioseu'
yesterday, until Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. John Cover have re
turned from Portland, and are spend
ing the summer on their farm in Win
throp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

The twins c. +. Field and VIM.
Eiolley. returned, Thursday, from Il
| three-months' visit to Providence and
| Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

+. S. Smith e Co, will keep their store
open this evening, but will be closed al
day Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

+. NJ. Noyes has moved to the house
on Dresden street recently purchased
by him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

George T. Yeaton of the Boston po-
lice force, is visiting friends and rela-
tiveS in this city and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

The barge Thomaston is at the Ran
dolph wharf discharging a cargo of coal
for the Soldiers Home at Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03
NATIONAL HOME.

Patrick Paine reported for duty from
Through, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Among the veterans who arrived
home, Thursday, from New York CITY
We're r. j. Stafford and William Com
losssey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. G. p. Hannaford are Il
HalloweH visiting their daughter, Mrs
Adelbert TOWle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Ned Penniman, while playing on
revolving table at the oilcloth factory
fell off and broke q bone in his wrist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mrs. b. G. Wernick and daughter re
turned to Boston. Thursday, after a
visit with Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Charles L. Swift and family are pass
ing II few days at Camp Comfort at
Lake Cobhosscecontcc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Lockwood ana ~.
and Mrs. ROBBIE of Boston, are guests
at Ptnkham's Lone Pine cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Ed Quincy, who has been visiting
Gardiner friends, returned to Boston
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Frank Griffin is out again after sew
eral weeks confinement to his home by
Illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Francis Rolfe returned to camp,
Thursday, after making a two weeks
visit to Portsmouth, n. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

possession of the Vaughan Homestead"
| for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03
WINTHROP.

Allen D. Emery of Portland, was
town, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Miss Fannie Palmer left, Thursday
for Boston, where she will reside in the
future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Miss Ethel Scott left on the boat,
Thursday. for Il visit with friends III
Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

r. J. Morgan, proprietor of Hotel
Brunswick, is confined to the house by
Illness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mrs. d. J. Kirby and daughter, Miss
Ida, left, Thursday. for Il visit with
relatives in Gloucester, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Miss Edith Morrell left, Thursday,
for Boston, for Il visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Monday. July 30, and will be to ilas
BOOthbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Bert Blair left on the Fuller, Thurs
day, for Il visit with Boston friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Thomas Marsden reported for duty,
Thursday. from u 15-days' furlough to
Cambridgeport, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Miss Gertrude Pennington of New
York. Is visiting her sister, Mrs. y.
TaSkCr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Harry Church left on the Ransom T..
Fuller, Thursday, for n visit in MasSa
ChuScttS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

| Miss Nettie Stackpole returned, ye'
etrday. from 4 visit in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

The Bradstreet excursion for the
children Of this city will take place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Miss Josie White has gone for a Visi
to her former home in Woodville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Dennis p. Canaan has reported for
duty from an extended furlough to
Little Falls, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Bartholomew Smith has arrived
home from months visit to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Judge and Mrs. G. A. Stafford are III
possession of their cottage at the lake
for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Shore dinner at Emery's. Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mrs. D. c. Skillin is passing few
weeks vacation at Casco Terrace, raj
mouth F'oreSide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03
SOLD BY.

SOLD BY
Locke & Hewett,
r. l.. Weber,
Geo. D. Haskell,
Merrill Bros,
Geo. w. Wadleigh,
y AUGUSTA
r. M. Noyes.
J. e. Cunningham,
VIM. M.Wood & Son.
II. A. Fuller,
Farmers Supply Co.,
Chamberlain & Laid,
GARDINER
KNIGHT & LORD,
PITTSTON
Charles II. CIary,
HALLOWELL
jackson, TowIe,
WINTHROP
FoIsome s. Masterman,
READFIELD CORNER
A. nj. Bowman s. Co.,
MANCHESTER
e. L. Cove,
| Geo. A. kennison,
+ J. S. Light,
WATERViLLE
A. X. Mason,
Allan & Pollard,
WINSL0W
w. E.Rideout,
BOWDOiNHAM, r1E
AND ALL LEADING GROCERIES.
FuLLER-H0LWAY CO., Distributors.
RETAIL PRICE Barrel, $500; Halt Barrel. SITS
q ID. Bag, zoo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

benjamin Vaughan and family are in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

/ Mrs. A. 3. Moody went to Richmond,
yesterday, for few days visit to rela-
tiVes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

GARDINER.

Journals Telephone Call, 1855.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Wallace Carter of RoXbury, Mass, is
making q visit to relatives in this city
and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03
HALLOWELL.

shore dinner at Emcry's, Sunday.
M. NJ. johnson was in SkoWhegan on
business. yesterday.
Mrs. NJ. Roberts dry goods store VIII
be open for business, this evening.
Miss Georgia Chapman has returned
to Carmel for the summer vacation.
d. Lyman WormWood of Machias,
was a visitor to the city, yesterday.
Henry Mcintosh of Richmond, was
in the city calling on friends, yester-
day.
|, Mrs. A. 3. Moody went to Richmond,
yesterday, for Il few days visit to rela-
tives.
Wallace Carter of RoXbury. Mass, IS
making Il visit to relatives in this city
and vicinity.
Mrs. D. c. Sl<illin is passing 4 few
weeks vacation at Casco Terrace, Fal-
mouth Foreside.
Judge and Mrs. G. A. Stafford are in
possession of their cottage at the lake
for the summer.
tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Henry Mcintosh of Richmond, was
in the city calling on friends, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

d. Lyman Wormwood of Machias
was a visitor to the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Miss Georgia Chapman has returned
to Carmel for the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Mrs. NJ. Roberts dry goods store vii
be open for business, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

NJ. NJ. johnson was in Skowhegan o
business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-03

Shore dinner at Emcry's, Sunday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-23
"StoneWali" ja.'<son.

There is another man OF the south
tC whom we can pom. With pride
"Stontewali' Jackson-the man VINO
d. ked God S blessing urt every act
u mis- life THINK CT the glorious ;sc-
ord both in public and private that
Jackson left beo; III him and ASK y.'": :
self it any one can say H. Vas aG.a
ated by se.fisI. motives. he was a
nan among men, controlled only by
The highest motives INC purest pur-
poses. He was almost |o;s:lppeC by
those who TO ,S'lt under him. AMI his
name everywhere. is mentioned vita
reverence All 'esb.",t. Ih. yusl te 1
me that JACKSON was actEated by ieVe
OF greed? Tell the man who says
that, no matter Whether lie be IL: 81
dent or private citizen, that it is a
slander and INV '.tIy man.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-23
ON THE HARD FLOOR
is WHERE A WIFE ALLEGES
THAT HER HUSBAND SOME
TIMES MAKES HER SLEEP
Lee Floyd against her husband, }. NJ.
M. Floyd, West Sixth Avenue,
Grocer, Sues for Divorce.
SOME SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS

A suit for divorce was hled in the
circuit court this Morning by Bes5e
Lee Floyd against her husband. M
Floyd The plaintiff says that $40
married the defendant in July 1900,
and has Lived win him ever since.
The cause for complaint states that
ly abusing his wife. accusing ner
falsely of unchastlty and in other
ways making life with him unbear-
able. The complaint further states
that on certain occasions the defend
ant has pulled her out OF bed ana
compelled her to sleep on the floor
all night. Plaintiff states .nat she
has certain sums OF money which was
given to her husband in trust on their
marriage, and that he absolutely re-
fuses to turn over to her any OF he"
property. She, therefore, prays for
divorce, the amount OF property that
rightfully belongs TO her and ailmony.
Floyd keeps a store on West Sixth
avenue, and is said to have some
property. One child has been born
to them, and Mr.Floyd has also adopt
ed another child. which it is alleged
in the complaint constantly accuses
the plaintiff of mistreatment, which
statements are alleged to be false.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-23
WILL CIRCUS COME:
AGENT OF FOREPAUGH AND
SELLS sROS. CANCEL lOCAl
ADVERTISING CONTRACTS
Agent Says He Does Not ktYW
Whether or Not 1t Means Tnat
Show Won't Come to Pnee Bluff.
SHOWS TROUBLES IN TEXAS

Though there has been 10 olheia.
information to that effect, II Is ptob
oIi that Fofepaugh anG S Is Broth
ers circus Will not snow hel . tn
d1t. billed October 81. This n.snul &
the advertising representative can.
CeIed all contracts for adler, ;:slng,
but is noncommittai as to whothes ,ns
show will come here When seen uy
the Graphic, in answer to the ques-
ton, Will the daet here I've can
celled? responded Il do not know
In fact he did not seem to know any
thing about the quarantine troubles
the show has mad in Texas A DIS
patch from Houston, Tex, gives the
following: Houston. Tex, Oct. IL
Sixty armed men met Forepaugh and
Sells Brothers show train at the out
skirts OF Houston and prevented their
Cn.ering the city. The c."cua exnlL-
tied yesterday at San Antonio, where
lOuI CASES FOl yClIOW lever, luIGc I'll
which resulted fatally, are reported
by State Health Officer Tabor. Ac.
ton was taken after the city council
of Houston had quarantined against
san Antonio.
Houston was billed fof tomorrow.
At the council meeting a representa-
tive of the show objected to the action
taken, and threatened to sue both the
city and the railroad. All southern
dates OF the circus have been can.
celled, and, the trains will be alloWea
to proceed northWard out OF the state.
The season was to have endet ut
Little Rock, November z. fhe rex
as season has been one OF disaster 10
the show. Heavy rains in North lex
as, coupled with the present Q'arat
tine embargo, will, it is e;,:ih'ai2c
cost the show people $l90,O"o.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-23
A SPLENDID SPEECH
SENATOR BERRY TALKS TO CON-
FEDERATES AT THE STATE
CONVENTION.
Answers Roosevelt's Charge That
South WAS Actuated by Greed
in .he Civil War.
DID HE Give JEFF A, SWAT?

Nearly three hundred people gath
cred at the courthouse last night to
listen to United States Senator James
H. Berry in his address before the
ex-Confederates at the close OF the
convention. Gen. X. M. kncx presided
and Mr.. w. II. Langford, who was prl-
introduced the speaker
Senator Berry took for his subject,
The Ex-Confederate Soldier. lie
began by saying that he was glad to
be able to attend the gathering and
that he made it point never to miss
a reunion when he could possibly at
tend. He thought the Old soldiers
ought to make every sacrifice within
their power to make the organization
strong one, for the annual gathering
of the veterans had done more to
make the younger generation have re-
spect for the uniform they wore, ana
rhe cause they represented than any
other agency In 1865, after they na1
gone back to their dilapidated homes,
broken and defeated, there was scar
ely man in the north who dared
speak OF the men who wore the gray
with respect but now in the year
1903 they were honored and respected
the world over. He recited an incl
dent that occulyed in Washington at
the Inauguration OF President Harrl-
son. and said that when Cievelan,:
and Harrison rode down the street
t'itzhugh Lee appeared at the head OF
a thousand men in gray, the "KsEel
yell' rent the heavens.
Ill Senator Berry then said he wanted
Ito deal especially with the motives
which prompted the war, for northern
orators had accused the men OF tne
Confederacy, and see if any living
greed and ambition to bring or the
conflict. "Presi1ent Ko05cvelt,' said
he, has taken occasion to denounce
the men of the Confederacv as beng
actuated solely by gleeG and amDl-
ton. want to discuss the character
6. sCme of the men VINO comprised the
.Confederacy, and see ii any living
man can say the accI satjcn has enc
atom OF truth in It.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-10-23
The Noble Lee.

And Robert E. Lee. Is there 4
man III the universe who can accuse
the nnble general of lnordinate amhl-
ton IF ever man made sacrifice
tor tiS cause he loveI. Lee did. BE-
fore w war broke out, he was Lieu
tenaHfM colonel in the United States
arIuY. md when war was dclared was
at hts pOst. President Lincoln at once
'slfkFed this noble soldier the COM
gl4nd Of the army, the highest honor
az could be bestowed on soldier.
Lee teRd the telegram, got down on
sn14 knees and prayed to God. When
|Ia& atoSe he sent the following: i can
IS0 nccept, for go to suffer with my
: Snle.I want to point the young
our country to this example