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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15

dor in Paris, a concession was obtained for a cemetery for foreign Protestants. Under the minlstery of Necker-hmself q Protestant and native of Switzerland-the lot of foreign, Pro- testants in France was considerably lishtened; but Protestant funerals even at that period were often grossly insulted and desecTated by the populace. At the outbreak of the reyolu- tion the archives of the Church of the Ora tory show that the Protestant conventional, Rabaut St. Etienne. begged Pastor Marron not to ask for any measures to insure the greater toleration and liberty of Protestants. because 'all his colleagues had such bitter antipathies to the Protestant religion"
 Thorough researches in the archives of the National Library. of the Protestant churches in Parts. of the ministry of foreign affairs in those of the foreign embassies and legations and among the records of the Paris cemeteries. and among the documents collected by Charlea Read, the English archaeologist enables M. de Rieaudy to affirm positively that John Paul Jones was buried in the cemetery which was opened to foreign Protestants in l78l. and situated to the northwest of the Hospital St: Louis. on the site now occupied by the and two-story buildings gand sheds numbered 4l, 43, 45 and 47 Rue de Ia Grange aux Bellies and No. ! Rue des Ecluses Saint Martin. The area of this abandoned cemetery is 2. SOC square meters The buildings are of inconsid' erable value. The cemetery was closed iI I793 shortly after John Paul Jones was buried there.
 The old Graveyard.
 The commodore's burial being one of the last that took place in the cemetery of the Rue de la Grange aux Belles. 1t ia believed that his body lies near the former entrance. Im- mediately after the diseontinuance. of the eem- etery the land was sold by the Government and has not since changed hands. The spot where John Paul Jones's body reposes was used a stable for the carts of a night soil remover and subsequently, by a laundry estab- lishment When a slight excavation y,~ de to place the boiler for the laundry sol
 and human debris were unearthed. The placs is now occupied by a photographer Exeava- tons have been made. but have led to no re- suit except the unearthing of human bones that cannot be identified. By an odd coineI- dence the street which leads Into the Rue des Eeluses St. Martin, opposite No. ! (hensath which are the bones of John Paul Jones. ls named Rue Vicq dAzlr, after Queen Mari,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
CHAPTER VII

Great excitement prevailed Hastily summoning the Cabinet the President an- nounced his position.
 "We must protect American interests, [" he said.
 Sure" said the assembled Cabine, members.
 There were many conferences. Orders were dispatched from the White House telegraph office directing ships to pro- ceed at once to the South.
 Details arrived. It was learned that two Chinamen had been killed.
 Increase the naval force" said the President "Blood has been shed, MT, Moody; how many ships are now in read iness?"
 Nine" said Secretary Moody.
 'Good!" shouted the President. "Cet some more in line. This must be an ob- ject lesson to the world that there can be no European interference in the affairs in this country. Put a Rear-Admiral in charge. I learn there are some German ships at St. Thomas. Let the Kaiser know, once for all, that that game of last spring, when Germany sank a Haytien gunboat, is not to be repeated. If there are any gunboats to be sunk the United States will sink them. Hal"
 Fine" said the assembled Cabinet.
 Great" said Loeb
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15

Antoinette's weii.known physician, who ao, companied Gouverneur Norris during his yISd to John Paul Jones when he lay on hls dsatT bed in the afternoon of July Ie ITa1. as r~s lated in the second volume of tho diarv al Gouverneur Morris
 It Is interesting to note that several Vass,,., from the diary of Gouverneur Morris eonfSrs., the information adduced by the Parisian aycn1 aeologists from independent soureea
 A Simple Funeral.
 Gouverueur Morris, who was n.lnt.Aa, .S .G. United States in Paris at the tirn@ rS ps.J Joness death, visited him on hia aasth M on the afternoon of July Ie IToa and drs9 up his VIII for him, when hia aTfreyn1ttH. had already become cold" For ao,na ,,ns,. plained reason Gouverneur Morris tsid pot st, tend the funeral. although he had for aonrl years been on friendly terms with him Thl ceremony was, according to .Gouyerneur Nor ris' very modest and simple one for the for, tune of the deceased twas far from abundanta and the minister did not feel authorized te spend the money that belonged to John Pau Jones's estate, which was awaited with i'm, patience by Jones's relatives. or the money Q. the United States in s''such foIlies." It woult appear from this that the funeral expense wal not defrayed by the French Government d the French authorities assert, nor under sucl circumstances was it likely that the body wal clothed in a naval uniform, the buttons Q. which might at the present time serve to ideA. ufy remains excavated in the abandoned cemes tery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
CHAPTFR. VIII

Tt is amazing how these things come out said the President next morning Why this revolution. after Colombia had rejected the Hay-Herran canal treaty, seems almost like a providential inter- vention. We can negotiate new treaty with Panama. of course, and go ahead with the canal.
 There is much satisfaction in the broad grasp of international affairs that enabled this country to be So we'll prepared. It has often happened. Now, when we sent our warships to Turkey a few weeks ago.
 "Sh-hhi" whispered Loeb.
 But" continued the President. ''now that things have fallen out so propitious- ly, with this revolution and the declara- ton of independence by the people oi Panama, it becomes necessary for us to recognize this young and struggling na- tiol and to extend such aid and comfort as we can. We must not forget that we
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
Flight of the Midnight Mail
BY ROSCOE W. 0ORMAN.

Auburn W was falling like the stars fall In the sky. Its whistle awoie the echoes In the hills and startled the night birds from their haunts. Loachapoka was passed In 6 few moments leaving behind long freight train with wondering crew looking after the apparition. Then No tasuisa, Chehaw and Millstead came slid- ing up the steel rails toward % while the pace grew more furious.
 There was no time to talk. The coaches rolled uneasily as they took the curves the whistle moaned uneasily above the hurricane of sound. Down the hill al chehaw we rushed. Under the engineer.s call the red light was turned to white and the miles were rolled up under the lS like thread on Q spool. Thirty-nine miles in thirty-seven minutes was the re- cord and around the long curve leading into Montgomery, this thing of steam and steel and human endurance swept, while the astonished depot employees could hard ly believe their senses.
 The long nights ride was over and one of the South's records had been made. Every night over this superb road one Of the mighty engines and brave engi- neers with gallant crew makes excep. tional speed. and here and there some phenomenal record is made
 Only the finest road bed and best roll. ing stock can stand the strain and offi. cers of the West Point Road are not ego. tistical when they claim the best.
 When an ordinary passenger and mai train. without any preparation, puts 1t, speed up to 6.2se feet every fifty-fve sec, onds and holds 1t there for hours, 1t fl something to talk about and this record is In black and white on the train sheet In Montgomery, which tells the story oi the lives and work of the heroes who make and keep the reputation of the mid night mail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
CHAPTER V.

The days passed slowly.
 The haze of late October enveloped the Washington Monument, and such mem- bers of Congress as had arrived for the extraordinary session were standing in knots on the streets and wondering how they could live at the hotels and have anything left out of their salaries, when the President sent for Secretary Moody
 Moody" he said. have we warshiI handy by the Isthmus of Panama?"
 one or two," Secretary Moody replied
 Have them drop over there," the Pres ident directed, casually, there might be a revolution or something of the kind"
 But, MT. President" MT. Moody be- gan.
 "Oh, that's all right" said the Presi- dent, reassuringly. We can never pre- dict what will happen in those excitable Latin countries. Now, suppose the State of Panama seeded from Colombia in order to let us dig the canal? Imagine that for an instant, and then you will see how necessary 1t is to have warships and marines there to guard American interests. We cannot allow Americans to be imposed on, and our most sacred duty is to protect the old flag wherever 1t may float"
 That day the United States ship Nash vile started down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
CHAPTER VI.

''It is always best to be on the safe side" said the President to Secretary Moody next morning. Suppose you start a couple more warships down towards the Isthmus. There's no telling what those volatile people will do. They might se- cede at any moment"
 Two more warships were sent.
 Then came election night. Everything was peaceful except the returns from Ohio. which indicated record-breakins majority for Hanna.
 At 10 o'clock Colonel Montgomery rush. ed to the President with a dispatch from the United States Consul at Panama.
 The President read hastily: Uprising at Panama tonight. Independence pro- claimed. Colombian army and navy made prisoners. Same thing at Colon."
 'Ha," said the President, 1t is as l feared. there has been a revolution in Panama"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
CHAPTER W.

The President walked about the room.
 Hold" said the visitor, .'one thing is indistinct. A cloud surrounds my vision. I cannot tell whether the United States will protect the interests of the new republic and recognize 1t in order that the revolution may bear the full fruits of victory. That is not clear"
 "Oh, we'll" said the President. enter ing into the spirit of the thing, T am somewhat of Ia clairvoyant myself. I can see far enough into the future to tell you, confidentially, that the United States will stand by and that there will be im- mediate recognition" ...
 The visitor smiled a glad smile.
 But" continued the President, 'it must be distinctly understood that the United States can in no way encourage such revolution as has been revealed to you by your powers of peering into the future. We are against secession.
 "In those iron times. from '61 to '65, we fought to uphold the principle that no State can secede. r"
 Still, if Panama shall secede, If that event does happen. it will be beyond our power to prevent 1t, of course, and we shall be justified in taking such measures as the exigencies of the occasion de- mand Do you understand?"
 The visitor howled. T understand" he said, and with his gleaming eyes still turned toward the treasury building. he left the room, muttering to himself strange words and phrases, in which was constantly recurring sound of
 Forty millions, and maybe more-forty millions, and maybe more-forty millions. and maybe more.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
Which Was Insultedp

London Daily Mall.
 A private in an infantry battalion sta tioned at Mhow, India. was recently sen fenced to 16s hours hard labor for call ing his lance corporal "Brodrick. The private, after being sentenced, asked whether he was being punished for in- sulting the Secretary of State for War or the lance corporal. The court remained silent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
.EPUBLICS WHILE YOU WAIT
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have any information. about what these Southern delegates are going to do put 1t in," commanded the President.
 The visitor sat down and closed his eyes.
 q see Congress in a Southern coun- try rejecting canal treaty." he said.
 "Fudge!' shouted the President We know all about that"
 Undismayed, the visitor continued, Il see a little band of patriots meeting in the State of Panama, in the fastness of the mountains. hear an impassioned or ator beseeching them to rise and strike off the shackles that bind the State of Panama to Colombia. hear him plead ing for a revolution. see the assembled patriots rise responsive to his words. Lote a person present in European garb. with bags of gold. I hear cries of, Down with Colombia! Liberty for Panama!
 "I see the patriots raise ther right hands and swear that Panama snail be free. I hear the man in European garh telling them 1t will be all right, that the United States will stand by. I see nasty preparations for the march on the Gov ernment forces. The orator Is to lead. see fighting in the streets. I see the re- treat of the Government forces. I sec the flag of a new republic raised futter' ing in the tropical breeze. l see a new government formed. and I see that gov ernment ready to negotiate a canal treaty with the United States at once.'
 The speaker stopped. The President had hung on his words with rapt attention.
 "What's the date?" he asked anxiously
 The seer took another look into the fu' ture. '"The exact day is not apparent, he said" he said, but 1t will come early in November"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
CHAPTER I.

Washington, Nov. s.-"Loeb," said the Ssident, abruptly, what is an isth-
 s?"
 An isthmus," replied Loeb without an fants hesitation, is a narrow neck of "a connecting''-
 Pshaw. Loeb!" interrupted the Presi- 3t. somewhat testify. you are always conventional. That is the geographi- ! definition. Now, listen.
 An isthmus is something to dig canal |ough."
 Ereat," said Loeb. But Colombia |ht let us dig it."
 Trust me-" replied the President inn
 ssively, T can dig canals where all CTS fail"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15

Secretary Loeb arriving early, saw the placard and indignantly tore 1t down. ''The most alarming feature of the signs of the times" he exclaimed, lis the lack of appreciation for the dignity of the President and his high motives in this and other affairs of great moment"
 Samuel G. Blythe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15

were young and struggling once. shall issue instructions ordering the immediate recognition of the Republic of Panama. And. by the way. MT. Hay. I wish you would prepare a statement showing the grounds we take in this natter
 Secretary Hay reached into his pocket and drew out long, typewriter docu- ment.
 q nave here a few lords on that sub- ject. Mr. President" he said. which took the liberty to write in case there should be what you have so aptly called a providential intervention"
 Bully" shouted the President. Give the statement to the press" CHAPTER TX.
 During the night some person crcpt up to the White House and pinned to one of its immaculate pillars a placard. reading as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15

''ro what do you attribute your longevity ~ asked the reporter. My whieh?" queried tht oldest inhabitant. Your longevity" repeated the reporter. Never had 1t. As far as cad remember, amt never had no seeeh coras plaint.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
w York World.

W York World. bunch of marines on a Latin Republics chest ho, ho, and a bottle of rum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
Looked That Way.

PUCK
 Jaggles-I see you have been reading the report of the government food ex- perts.
 waggles-Yes, and as near as can fig ure I've been living on germs all my life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
CHAPTER TIT

ne man came in. He was of venera- aspect and looked toward the Treas Building with cleaning eyes. |Well?' said the President
 have the gift of second sight" the tor announced in a low, melodious lce. T can read the past Never mind the past" broke in the ksident
 Also the present and the future"
 50 ahead with the future, and If you
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
CHAPTER II.

few days elapsed. One bright morn Loeb came into the Presidents pri- |e office and said:
 There is man outside who wants to you" ,.-- Who Is he?" asked the President, q very busy now looking up the theory that grand French game, Savate. fy. do you know, Loeb. if one practises late assiduously one can maim an op- bent at the first kick? Isn't it great?"
 ireat" exclaimed Loeb but this man hs to have an importan mission"
 supposed so," sighed the President, he laid aside his book "Who is he?" He is one of the principal represen- yes of the French Panama Canal Com fy that oered to sell the Panama Canal fhe United States for $40, ,0OO, 900, and he
 he has the gift of clairvoyance, or |ond sight"
 wonder" unused the President, eff
 can tell me whether Hanna is after
 nomination for President next year"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-10-14
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