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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-05
A NEW DIALECT.
Or What Happened at the Swift
inch In

Unsuspecting Stranger-Shredded
wheat, phase.
Sophisticated Waitress-Whiskered
biscuits-S.
Man in the extraordinarily Try
Unsuspecting Stranger-Hey, there.
Change that to-let's see-two dropped
eggs and a plate of hash'um.
Sophisticated Waitress (shrilly)-
Two over once'd. Make it minced-S.
Unsuspecting Stranger-What?
Man in the w-Minced-Ban-
tams ups.
Unsuspecting Stranger-GOod Lord!
Here, none O. that. Give me-a few
nice griddle cakes; have them brown,
too.
Sophisticated Waitress (shrilly)-
With-o-o-ut-S.
Man in the Window-Turn them out
S.
sophisticated Waitress s(hrilly)-
Wheats.
Man in the W:ndow-TWO ter go.
Unsuspecting Stranger-Thats me
good morning.
Pies, cakes, bread rightly baked al
Alheit's bakery, 211 West Main. Phone
Main lis.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-05

produces better results in two minutes?
Everything in the package. Simply add hot
water and set to cool. It's perfection. A sur
prise to the housewife. No trouble, less ex.
pense. Try it to-day. In Four Fruit Fla
vors: Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, Rasp-
berry. At grocers. 1Oc.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-05

That fellow, Packer, is the most
greedy bore l have ever met in my
life" We'll, what could you expect
of man in the pork packing bust
ness? He cures hogs, and you know
the old saying, "Similia similibus Gu
rantur'"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-05

Co-Ja-Mo Coffee still leads at Nun
tingas.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Villages Destroyed.

Newport, Ark, April 11.-During
the tornado a family Of three pearl
fishers named Tapp, who lived In a
shanty boat on White river, were
drowned. Belated reports from Van
Buren, county and the village of Pear.
son, Cleabourne county, show that the
damage done by the storm had been
underestimated. Pearson was almost
wiped out of existence. Among those
who are known to be seriously and
prbably fatally injured are ]. M. Clay
ton, his wife and daughter, Ida. Five
villages In Van Buren county are
known to have been destroyed.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Probate Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that there has been
filed in the Probate Court of Hooking Cuun-
ty, Ohio, for first and final settlement n
Hester Ann White, executrix of the last
Will and testament of Darius White deceas-
ed and said eXecutrix asks that said state
ment be accepted by the court, in lieu OF,
discharged of her said trust, and the same
will come on for hearing on the 3rd day of
April A. D., 1905 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. or as
soon thereafter as may be convenient.
+. p. MARTIN,
March 10 3-w Probate Judge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
INDIG S TITO N

liz the cause of more discomfort than
any other ailnent. If you eat the
things that YOU want, aud that are
good for you, you are distressed.
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets will make
your digestion perfect and prevent
Dyspepsia and its attendant dis
agreeable symptoms. You can sa-
fely eatanything, at any time, II
you take one of these Tablets after
ward. Sold by all druggists under
n positive guarantee. 20 cts. Mo-
ney refunded II you are not Satisfied
Send to us for a free sample. w. II.
HOOKER q. Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Bort d Co, Druggists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16

you are troubled with impure
blood. indicated by sores, pimpies,
headache, etc., we would recon-
mend Acker's Blood Elixir. which
we sell under a positive guarantee.
1t will always cure Scrofulous or
Syphilitic poisions and all blood
diseases. 30 cts. and $l.00. BORT
& Co., Druggists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Vandalism In Cemetery.

London, O., April II. - Miscreants
entered the Catholic cemetery at
South Charleston. 10 miles south OF
here, demolished all but two tomb
stones and monuments In the ceme-
terry, and broke all the wooden mark
ers. The citizens of that place are
very indignant and an effort will be
made to hunt down the Yandals.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16

Sick Headache absolutely and
permanently cured by using Moki
Tea. A pleasant herb drink. Cures
Constipation and Indigestion, makes
you eat, sleep, work and happy.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money
back. % cts. and 80 cts. Write to
w. H. HOOKER & Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, for "a tree sample. BORT Co.,
Druggists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Probate Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the following
Accounts and Vouchers have been filed In
the Probate Court of Hooking County, Ohio
for first and final settlement Q. II. and w
w. Keynes, Administrators of the estate of
Robert w. Keynes, deceased and the same
will come ON for hearing on the 18th day of
April A. d. 1908 at 10 O'Clock A. M, or as soon
thereafter as may be convenient.
+. j. MARTIN.
April 2, 3w Probate Judge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Hooking Valley Excursions

st, Louis, Mo-, and return April
26 and 9th, half fare, good for re-
turn, leaving st. Louis May 4th,
account good roads convention.
New Orleans and return April IL,
IL and 18th, half fare, good for re-
turn until April 30th.
For one way second class settlers
tickets to northwest. For full par
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
viii Pay Fifteen Per Cent.

st. Louis, April 13.--Marshal Nor.
sey has begun the payment of 81, 1000
to creditors of John ]. Ryan G. Co.
They will receive 15 cents on every
dollar they invested in Ryans certif-
Gates, Marshal Morsey has $19S, S,5O3
at his disposal. Judge Adams OF the
United States district court made the
order for payment.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Probate Notice

Notice is hereby given that the following
accounts and Vouchers have been filed In
the Probate Court of Hooking County. Ohio
for first and final settlement q. V. Wright
administrator of the estate of MarthaJ .Hite
dece, ,ased and the same will come on for hear
ing on the llth day of April, A. ID. 1903 at 10
O'Clock a. M. or soon thereafter as may be
convenient.
f. p. MARTIN,
Mch 20, 3w. Probate Judge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Rival 10 Panama HAD.

Merida, Yucatan, April 1S.-The
government is having prepared large
and varied exhibit OF articles manu-
factured from henequin for the st.
Louis exposition in 1904. Special at
tention will be given to hats made OF
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Farm For Sale.

/ have for sale good farm and
on favorable terms, containing
$50 acres, house, barn, corn crib,
wagon shed, fruit, etc.; near the
town of Rockbridge, o.; close to
railroad, mill, churches and school,
and right in the center of gas field
and rock for building purposes and
the manufacture of glass near
railroad. For information call al
residence, one mile south of Rock
bridge, o. DANIEL BEoUeHER.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
rennessee Wlll ExhlhIt.

Nashville, Tenn, April 1.-THE
senate passed the house bill appropri-
ating $4,000 for a Tennessee exhibit
at the Louisiana Purchase exposition
at st. Louis. The bill goes to the gov.
ernor for his approval. s-1l
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Notice of Appointment.

Estate of A. l. Gang deceased. The under
signed has been appointed and qualified as
administrator of the estate of A. L.. Gang
late of Hooking county, dec, ased. Dated
this 2lst day of March A. ID. 1908.
WI RIGGS,
March 263-w Administrator.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16

For Sale-One Empire grain
drill, one Empire moving machine
call on Isaac Hunsacker, Webb
Summit, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
HE S URE w AY

to prevent Pneumonia and Consum.
ton is to cure your cold when it first
appears. Acker's English Remedy
will stop the cough in night, and
drive the cold out of your system.
Always a quick and sure cure for
Asthama. Bronchitis, and ali throat
and lung troubles. If it does not
satisfy you the druggist will refund
your money. Write. to us for free
samples. w. III. HOOKER g. Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. BORT & Co., Drug
gists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Four Fatally SRSt.

Athens, O., April 11.A-Feur people
were fatally shot and one seriously
wounded in fight at Jacksonville, a
mining town 10 miles north of Athens
The fatally wounded are Mrs. Hugh
Shrotsky, Charles Riley, Charles Coch.
ran and Seth Tinkham, and the seri-
ously wounded is Henry Hoblett. The
fight was the result of game of cards
and occurred in the saloon owned by
Mrs. Shro sky, located in the outskirts
of the town. Not less than 20 shots
were fired and when the battle was
over the frightened spectators re
turned to the room and found five
PROSTATE forms lying in pools of blood
on the saloon floor.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
A. l.. O'NEIiiL
Collect and Nc tary Public.

Real Estate bought and sold
Money to loan on long and easy
payments. Address A. l.. O'Neill,
Oct. 2 '02-l yr. Starr, Ohio
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
hohsouIn, which will rival the famous
Panama manufactures,
aeoretarv MOODY Returns.

Washington, April 13.-~A telegram
was received at the navy department
from Secretary Moody saying that he
had arrived at Charleston, s. G., and
would soon be in Washington. 1t Is
supposed here that Postmaster Gen
eral Payne and the others of Secre-
tary Moody's party are with him.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Ohio Educators Session.

Hamilton, o., April 1.-THE Ohio
School Superintendents' Round Table
ended its thirty-sixth semi-annual ses-
sion at the normal college of Miami
university, Oxford These officers
were elected: President Superinten.
dent George Sarmount, Jamestown;
Secretary, Superintendent H. R. Nc
Way, Sidney; executive committee, 1.
N. Keyser. Urbana; w. T. Krump,
New Bremen. Inc selection of the
next meeting place was left to the
executive committee. One hundred
superintendents and many other edu-
Gators were present.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
DIR. G. w. GsEERY
PHYSICIAN g. SURGEON.
LOGAN, OHIO. KS

oFFIcE- Rooms formerly occupied by rr
Dye. phone 49,
REsIDENoE--Dr. Mansfields house, three
doors west OF Hartmann corDer. PhoDa@
Truly 10, fp0s.Vnn1
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
G.. w. DOLLISON.
Physician and Surgeon.

ONCE in Dollison Block Second
door East of Court House, Logan.
ONO Residence, West Nam Street
near ID nnt TaL
phon :
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16

T0aCh0rS-The Shool Bxas- trers of
Hooking Coup :. Jhio. wiz
meet at Uuion School Build he Logan, Ohio,
on On enc nrst Saturday OF sept mber, October
NoVeinper, ana Decent er, 1902; first Satur-
Gay ;ot March; firt and third SATURDAYS uf
April and May; fist Saturday of June d.
assumptions Begin Ing at Oclock A. NJ
,hestinonlais required Of those unknown Ia
she % board, BoXwell examinations will be
neia thlTd saturday of a pril and second S,t-
urday OF Mtty 1906. BoXwell Commence
ment June 20, l903 -
a. l.. o. ELL. PRS.
HEN SCH AAL. SEC
Sept. l, l0V2-iyr. EXAMiNERs.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16

Kansas City, Mo-. April IL. - Rev.
Augustus L. Gottschall. a we'll known
Methodist preacher in Mississippi and
Louisiana before and during the civil
war, is dead at his home. He founded
many churches in the south, was act.
I've in hospital camps during the war,
and rendered service in five yellow
fever epidemics, the last at New Or.
leans In 1878. He leaves a daughter
in New Orleans.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Reform In Denver.

Denver, April 1.-THE Are and DO.
lice board issued an order that no
more open gambling would be permit.
ted In Denver, and every gambling
house was promptly closed. r.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16
Logan School Examiners
Nee tingS.

The Board of School Examiners OF I.os,n
Hlllage VIII hold regular meetings for tEa
Examination of applicants for Teachd,~
Certificates on the second Saturday OF Mi,
June and September in tie Hich Sehoo
room, In schooi Burdine Of said village
OF each day BY Order of Board Of EH
$. ii BRIGHT PRES
o. VIII. WRIGHT
f. E. PIERPONT, Ex.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-04-16

ticulars call on G. w. Schwenke,
agent Hooking Valley, Logan, o.
Cleveland, o., and return. one and
April End. Account Fish and Game
Association.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
INLAND WEATHER.
ToioErAphio RoPortu of Climatic COu-
 ditions From the Interior.

The following was the condition of the weather at the various points Of the h. terlor as reported by telegraph vesterday morning;
 Whltshorss-Cl,udy, brisk south wlnd, 90 above.
 COwlev-cioudn light south wind, as above.
 Cahbou-Clear, calm, 2S above. Bsnnstt-cloudy, light south wind, 26 above.
 Log cabln-Cloudy, calm, 20 above. Fraser-Cloudv, calm, 27 above. Glacler-Cloudv, calm, 90 above. White Psss-Cloudy, calm, 26 above. Psnnlugtoa-Cloudy, light south wInds 90 above.
 Cloudy, calm, 20 above,
 Taglsh-Cloudv, south wind, I2 above La Barg.-Clsar, south wind, 22 above. Hoo,alnQua-Cloudy, south wind, I7 above. Pig s ilmon-Clear calm, TO above. Yukon Crvsslng-CloudY, calm, I7 be- low.
 Selldrk-Clouly, calm, IS below.
 Oawson-ClOudy, calm, Iz below. Sslwlu-cloudv, calm, TO below. Cloudy, calm I2 below. Oclvlt-Clsai, calm, 20 below. FoHymlle-Cloudv, calm, TO below.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
MasOnIO Meeting

There wll be a regular communication Of White Pass Lodge No. II3, F. X A. N. on Friday syenlng, Jan. 9, ln lthelT hall, No. s2s Fourth avenue. Work ln E, A.
 Sojouming and visiting brsthem are cordially invited to meet with us.
 By order of tho W. M. George Howard. Secretary.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
Takes a Number OfPrOniuent
 People Away.

The Cottage Cilv reached port at 7:3o last evening She cleared Seattle on the 3rd and,h a very rough voyage up to this side Of Dlxons Entrance. She leil Seattle with 90 passengers of which seven were booked for Estehlkan, Iz for Juneau and I7 for skigway, she bought ms tons Of freight for Sklgway and leaves at o'clock this morning with abui I6 passengers.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
Died at Nnss, KansA.

Mrs. ]. W. Wilmington, a sister of MrG ". C. Mckenzie dlsd at the home of hsfplrsnts on December 27, of consump- tlon. Mrs. Whlthlng,on's husband Is a meIshant ln the Chinese trade and her hone altsrnatsd between Canton, China and London, England and from the latter plae she went Co her parents home to breathe hsl.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
'THE COTTAGE A.C. co. SUED
The Snow Shuts Down the
 Mines.

Special Dlspaleh to the Daily Alaskan.l ]
 Juneau, Jan. "A civil damage cult against the Alaska Commercial Company Is on trial ln the district court today.
 The heavy snowfall has made lt nsces- sary to shut down all the work at the mines at Rodman bay.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
GRIGSBY
Rough Rider District AttOr-
 ney of Nome.

Arsomsv Grigsby Is now ln Washing ton. D. C., living quietly, aud has been seen by only a few persons. Re used Go bs the colonel Of a Rough Rider regiment from North Dlk0tl, but his eompany never went Co the iront President Roose- welt was naturally attracted to Colonel Ghgsby lase- -yssr when his name was present.d io .hlm by North Dakota Inter ssts Tor appointment ss Attorney woot'a suonssot. t may safely be prophsslst, however, that he will examine Colon.I Grluby's rseord with care, and that the attJmsV Vm 6s called on to answer some accusatlons.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
Alaskans

Going East ore Invited to lnqulrs Into the accommodations afforded by the Northern Pacific before purchasing thelr tickets. This route offers the bestoi everything Co the travelling public To the way of dining sleeping and observation car service. fol tickets and an information, call on or write to A. Tinllng, Gen. Agent Taoom1. or |. A. Nadeau, Gen. Agent.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
Ladi.. Moot a, tho Fallen

The Ladies literary club will meet at ihe Pullen house lhls aftemOon at 2:3o, AT timely topics will be discussed and a num- Der of Interesting papers wlll be read. Sksgwav ladies h,vs always shown keen interest in literary culture and a good at tendance Is expected.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
At Jaok Wade Q Crock

I'LL. Kennedy and s. A. Williams sre working a claim on Jsck Wade creek. Under date of Nov. 2 Mr. Kennedy writes that they arc comfortably wlntsrlng ln wam cabin and arc working for what they expect to be a good cleanup In the spring.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
The Nnrtharn PaeiRe

Runs tlt ln.sttral between Puget Sound A.-N'. SllL lts famous North Coast Limited affords every convenience as vel ss luxury known to the modern travel. Tickets to all points ln the United States and Ctnada. lf you contemplate a trip Easi, call On or write Co A. Tinling, Gsol. Agent, Tacoma, or L A. Nadeau, Genl. Agent, Seattle.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
Broke Hsr Left Arm

whlle taking her baby out for a sleigh rlde on the river yesterday Afternoon, Ms. Riley, the fruit psddleT's wife, slipped on tbs Ice and broke her left arm, Dr, Bravand set the broken member.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
Skagway Weather

For the 24 hours preceding 6 o'clock p. m., JInuarv 2, 1903; Highest temperature 90 above. Lowest temperature 2S above.
 H.D. CLrk,
 U s. Voluntarv Observer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
Tho Northern PaoiAO

Is the route patronlzed by experienced travellers over thlS continent and you can not do better than take this route wher next you arc goiug East. Three trans continental tral daily. For tickets and all information, call Jn or write to A. Tinllng, Genl. Agent, Tacom8, or !. A. Naieau, Genl. Agent, Seattle.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

This Is the season Of the year when everybody should have thelr blankets washed. The Royal Laundry Is doing them ln great numbers Get your order ln carly.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

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PROPOSALS FOB PUBLIC BUILDINGS AT NEw ARNY PosT, HAYNES, ALAsKA.-Consirucun Quariernastef's Ohoe, Skagway. Alaska, Janu. sry 5th 1908. Sealed proposals in triplicatc VIII bo received here unul one o'clock D. in Thurs day, March oth, 1908, and then opened for the construction, Including plumbing heating and gaa. piping of one Field Omccrs Quarters, two double Captains Quarters, three double Lieu tenants' Quarters, two Non-COmmissiOneds siah Ohcora' Quarters (doublcl, two double bar rucks, ono Hospital, one Hospital stewards Ouartors, one Guard House, one Admnnisiraton Iuilding, one Bakery, one Store Houic one Coal shed. one Quartermasicrs' Stable. one Wagon shed, and one Oll houEa, at New Army Rot on Portage Cove, Halnes. Alaska. Pla and speci' loalons may Dc exnmined'at this once and any ful ther Information VIII be iurnAhed upon ap' plicaiiOn. Plans may also bc examined, and specifications of tho work together Wlth copies Ol General Instructions Co Bidder, and blank forms for submitting proposal obiained at oi' nCes of Depot Ouaricrm asicfi san ranciseo Cal- llornla Depot Quartcrmasior, Portland, Oregon. and Quartcrmastor, Seattle, Wash. Right ia re- served Co accept or reject any or all pfoposdls or parts thereof. Envelopes containing prOpos. nla should Do endorsed "PropOsnls Tor Public Buildlngs, Hainos. Alaska" and addressed Co CAPTAIN W. P. RICHARDSON, Constructing Quartermaster, Skngway, Alaska,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

The best glass of beer in the North can be had at the Seattle Saloon-A gentle mans resort.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
Mining blank, ut tOi, Omos

The finest porcelain bath tubs at Che Principal barbershOp. Opposite ths Board of Trade.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

An kinds of good things with beer al 10 cents at the Pack Train Saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

The Daily Alaskan's facilities for doing ilD work are Cnexcelled.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

The best people To the eitv patronlze the Seattle saloon. lt serves only the best of everything.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

Skapway Pioneer Dairy milk for sale at Frye-Buhn's market. t2-6u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

Spring chicken at. the Pack Train res taurant
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

Spring chicken a, ths.Pack rraln rss- taurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

A black electric seal mufi Any body finding will please leave st the otics of the Daily Alaskan I-3-u.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

Fresh oysters at the Pack Train Res faurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

Ghps and valIcss Q, Clayson s.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

CIuells latest style mems collars and cuffs at thi B. M. Behrends co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

r. Rent and For Sale cards for sale al thls of'cs.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

Patterns new h Mating. Peoples.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08

The rink Is In full blast
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
New Wall Papsb 1902 patterns, People

Fine fancy skating may be seen at the link.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-08
For Sale. Old Paper,

old papers ase bundle at this office. tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-16

minstrelSy Of the last quadrennial contest.
The pathos as well as the humor of these
expressions of the feelings of the nation at
times OF great excitement were we'll Illus
trated by the examples quoted and the sig
nfhcance of the lines were well brought out
by the manner in which. they were read.
1t was noted that great improvement was
, observable in the versification and the form
of the lyrics from the revolutionary period
down to the present time. The great war
poetry. such as the battle hymn of the re-
public. Sheridan's Ride and other notable
productions, which are recognized as be-
longing to the literature of the country.
were not overlooked in this careful survey.
The humor Of the political contests as
brought out in the campaign songs was
greatly enjoyed by the audience.
The discussion which followed the read
ing of this paper was very general, in the
course Of which a number of interesting
facts were brought out. Mr.. William Dud-
ley Foulke. in the course Of his remarks,
called attention to the excellent literary
quality of some of the verse in negro dialect
which illustrate some phases of the
changes brought about by the war. He also
alluded to some verses. written to celebrate
the deeds Of the civil branch Of the govern
ment. which were very amusing. Others
who took part in the discussion were George
Alfred Townsend. Mrs Ballinger. Judge
Hagner Miss Fanny Lee Jones and Miss
Johnston.
The presiding officer announced that at
the meeting Of the board of managers prior
to the session of the society, appropriate
action had been taken relative to the death
of Marcus Baker. who was one of the char
ter members of the society and had been
since the organization of the society a
member of the board and actively identified
with its work
Judge Hagner said the society had lost in
the death of Mr.. Baker man who Will be
missed greatly in it's councils. Following
the custom a memoir will be submitted at
the next meeting of the society