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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-23
Opens at ReadviIIe With
Record Attendance.
Track Was Fast but High Wind
Held Back the Speeders.
John M. Wins 2.06 Pacc-BeIIe Star
the 2.15 Pacc-AIexandcr "the Blue
Hill" 2.O3 Glass, Purse $5OOO-Bonnie
Russell the 2.2o Trot.

Readville, Mass. Aug. 22.-Thc Grand
Circuit meeting at the Readville track
opened. today, with the largest attcn-
dance known on first day.
The track was very fast but Il high
wind retarded the horses through the
home stretch.
The Blue HILL on early closing
stake for trottcrs. eligible TO the go
class, for a purse nf $4,000 was the most
important event OH the program. Alex
ander, in Ed Gecrs stable. was backed
nearly two to one over the whole field,
and won IN straight heats, Lison Jcrn
driving him out in the first and scconl
heats and John Caldwell getting the
place in the final trip.
Pan Michael was Il strong favorit"
for the 2.c6 pacing race. but John NJ,
VINO had hardly been considered, sur
priScd all Ivy taking the honors. The
initial heat was the hest contested in
The circuit since tho start ut Detroit.
Pan Michael and Nahan Straus raced
like POLE team to the distance flag
when Spear came very fast on the out
side Of the two ana in grucllng drive
landed the heat by not more than six
inches. About the same distance behind
the second horS" was Pan Michael.
while right ut the sul'<y wheels of the
tire" were Sufrcet and Allerson.
Belle Star was the favorite for the
els Dacing event. aud took the race
handily. In the 30 trotting class Bon
mic Russell was tho top-hcavy favoritc.
She won pulled up. The summary:
> .of CLASS PACING, PURSE 5000 IN :;
John NJ. blk z. by P'rs (SrCar). !
Nathan Straus. J. q CThomas). ..a :.
Sufrcct. hlk IN tWiisnn,.. ................i )
Pan Michael. CHI h tWinnings). 4
Anidrosis. oh g (Allcn). ..s...............5 Il
Cascade. br 4 NWalD. Observation-Disclosures b
Allcrson, e J. H'uilagar). -.,..........-5 Z
Time. 2.NJI, ".OJ.
3.15 CLASS, PACING. PURSE SLOW IN )
RclIe Star. br m. by Reno's Raby.
Rosewood. ch m lNicrriiieI.D ...........s ,
BESSIE Abbott. blk m Hudson). ....4 )
Dewey, 70 z 0Dickerson)... 4
Siba. b nj Olinncy). ......................ds
Time. 2.oSh. 2.O1M
THE RLUE HILL" 2.o3 CLASS TItUr-
TING. PURSE 5000: IN j.
Alexander, b 6, by Star Duree
risn r'! Zero i g iiIowar;;a
John Caldwell h CThompson). ...6 / z
Texas & m unnnickt 3
Holly Bachelor. b < tSpcary.
Ruth c., e m I<innov). ..............l 4
A Penn. II II U.udwig). ..............7 DIR
Time. 2.GAa. 2G91., .lcA.
30 CLASS, TRpTTING, PURSE SlUvO-
IN 8.
Bonnie Russell, b h, by Coni;or uiud-
SUM - L
Hydrastinc. Oh NJ tSh-nfO. 3
Dcmar GrcgCr. b m (BesD. .............i .
Gambia. b III (Ti;eri. ......................3 5
Bcrnado. br II (CarpcnteD.... a.........6 4
Cassie. blk IN (kinney). Observation-Disclosures 6
kyrillc CHI h (YOune). ...................ds
Time 2.l0A, 21eA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-23
CONDENSED DISPATCHES,

one hundred and fifty fathers employed
py the Eastern Expanded Metal Co. at
BOSTON struck, Monday. The company
uses the union scale but declines to sign
an agreement doing away with the .oper
SHOP. Strikes have beer ordered against
me concern in all cities of the country
where ii does business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-23
TERRIFIC FIGHTING
Has Been in Progress in Attack on
Port Arthur.

Che Foo, Aug. 22.-Noon.-The Chi
ncsc just arrived, who bring the latest
| information from Port Arthur. were
| employed by the Russian authorities In
carrying :he dead off the field Am
muHition they say is plenty. They
confirm the statement that the Liaoti
| piotnontory was not assaulted for the
reason that 1t is impregnablc from the
seaside and the Japanese are unable
to move on 1t from the north The
Japanese main attack has been the
heaviest against the Russian center
and right, particularly against the
center, fronting which the Japanese
nave taken up strong position at
| Shushilen.
Pigeon bay had been the scene OF
| fighting several days before the final
assault had begun. the Japanese never
being able to hold for long any terri
tory they might gain. Their attacks
We're made mostly at night, during
foggy days and misty mornings
The Japanese believe that their su-
pcrior physical condition will win The
battle for them by wearing the Rus
sian garrison (Which is constituted OF
less hardened materially down TO the
point OF exhaustion by the perslstency
of their attacks and their refusal to
accept a repulsc. The temperament of
the Russian garrison is gagged and
determined.
Gen. Stoeasel. who IL a heavy man,
is on horseback all the time and his
ch'Irgers show the strain upon them,
although the general changes his
mounts frequently.
Both officers and soldiers have
grown Indifferent to the shells which
enter the town frequently. Recently
the Chimes theatre was hit and a score
OF people were killed and wounded.
Civilians are allowed to leave the
bomb proofs during the lulls In artil-
lerv fire. but these intermissions are
rare AMI everybody is worn and anx-
ious. An unusually large proportion
of young company officers have been
killed, which is partly owing to their
duties aud paitly to reckless daring.
While the Russians apparently be-
licvn they will ,hcld the Japanese I'm
check, their ouilfidt nee III their resist
ance Is not absolute. The Japanese
have guns mounted on nearly all the
hills which formerly formed Russian
outposts. The Japanese fire Is accu-
rate. The hospitals and Chinese houses
at Port Arthur are full of Russian
wounded. The narrators say the dead
until ready for burial are stored In
warehouses and are then buried on the
outskirts Of the town. quick time being
used freely to prevent infection. Three
large ships and two gunboats are be-
ing. repaired in the dock yard and
basin. the other ships being behind the
shelter of the is,er's Tail peninsula.
The junks now depart from Liaoti
CONTINUED on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-23
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Aug. 2?.-LocaI forecast for
BOSTON aud vicinity: Fair weather,
Tuesday ana Wednesday; fresh, west
crly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-23

1t takes three nations to make the
best gloves-Spain to produce the kid,
France to cut 1t out, and England to
sew ii together.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-23

'"hN LoWbcr Welsh. one of the
".u'hi"St and most rrnnincnt citizens
- ihlladrlrhia. died. Monday, 1t his
nome At Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-23

PORTLAND. Me, Aug. 1.-The body of
''"rsr christensen. WHO was drowned
~ N"a'Nu'h river, sunday. WAS rcc"v-
cred, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-23

Breaks Colds in a Night
"'t Nthiurd's GiuEcr to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-23
Miss Anthony Returns Home.

New York, Aug. o2.-Miss Susan B.
Hn.nony arrived here. today, from
i-oiuoh on the steamer Minnetonka.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-23

NIL 20 Improve Your Appetite
"a .aNe "aiords Ginger; always health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-23

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
Babe Drowned i'm Tank.

Richland Republican,: The young
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Demmer
OF Ash Creek was drowned Saturday
last in water tank, and was not
discovered until some time after
wards. The boy was about Is months
old, and Saturday went out into the
yard to play. He was missed some
time afterwards, and a search was
made about the premises for him.
After hunting in the barn and sheds,
he was found Ia a water tank short
distance from the house. 1t Is sup
posed that he got on fence over the
tank, and, losing his balance, fell
into the water.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12

be that the speakers OF dramatic
pieces have the greater ability, and 1t
can hardly be that their effort Is more
pleasing-for to our mind, at least,
the more pretentious the effort, in
such cases, the wider usually is the
discrepancy between the promise and
the fulfllment-a simple piece, clearly
and correctly rendered is preferable,
from the standpoint of pleasure given
he listener, to complicated piece
which Is evidently beyond the ability
OF the Interpreter. But whatever the
reason the fact remains. The repro
ducers OF oratory seldom stand a
chance. Cannot the results OF
training in correct pronunciation,
clear enunciation and proper en-
phasis be displayed quite rs we'll in
an Grafton as in dialogue? Cannot
ease OF manner and grace and for
cibleness OF gesture be quite as much in
evidence In the one case as In the
oLherp
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
Physicians Meet.

Dodgeville Chronicle: The Iowa
County Medical Association held an
adjourned meeting in the parlors OF
the Hotel Higbee In this city Tuesday,
May 3. Nine members were In attend
ance, as follows: Drs. Vivian, Glenn
enson, Deahofe and Gratiot, Mineral
Point; Blanchard, Linden; Munger,
Barneveld; Lawler, Cobb; Lincoln
and Hughes, Dodgeville. Drs. Reese
OF this city and Parmley OF Mineral
Point were admitted toi membership.
The next meeting will be held in the
city of Mineral Point June %.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
Democratic State Convention.

BY direction OF the Democratic State Cen
tral Committee n convention OF the DEM
ocratic electors OF the state OF Wisconsin Is
hereby called TO be held In the City OF MIL
waukee,
Tuesday, May ~, 1904,
at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose OF elect
ing delegates TO the Democratic National
convention, to be held Mt IT. Louis, July o,
1904, and to nominate electors OF President
and Vice President All voters OF Wiscon-
sin. irrespective OF past party nfiiliaton,
who believe In Democratic principles are
urged TO cooperate In eloctlng delegates to
the convention.
The representation TO which Iowa county
il entitled TO Is 4 the apportlonment being
made on the basis OF one delegate for each
$50 votes or fraction thereof cast for the
Democratic gubernatorial candidate In 1902:
Proxies will only be recognized when pre-
scented by actual residents OF the same
county M the Delegate represented.
The credentials OF MI delegates elected To
said convention shall be certified to the
State Central Committee by the chairman
and secretary OF the respective county com
mIttees and forwarded TO the Chairman OF
the State Central Committee nj Milwaukee
In advance OF the assembling OF the conven-
tion.
by order OF the Democratic State Central
Committee. A. II. WARDEN. Chairman,
Waukeshn. Wis, April IL, 1904.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
The May Century.

A new portrait OF President Roose-
welt, from photograph taken at the
White House in January, Is the front
ispiece OF the May Century. 1t is
thought to show the President ut his
best and Is accompanied by a short
article by Francis II. Leupp, entitled
IA Belated Rocognition," which in
cludes political incident In the life
OF the President. Apropos Of the
expected dissolution OF Parliament,
the leading article in the number
deals with the House OF Commons,
under the title, The M other OF Parlia-
ments the writer being Henry Nor
man, M. r., and the illustrator Andre
Castaigne.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
St. Nicholas for May.

The frontispiece OF the May st.
Nicholas is charming picturing of
the glad merrill, merrily shall ! live
now, under the blossom that hangs on
the bough." The first article, too,
carries out the May spirit, being an
interesting account, by Helen Dawes
Brown, OF Magdalen Tower and May
Morning" 1t tells how two Ameri-
can girls enjoyed Oxford's annual
mid-a sunrise service, q service held
also, but on Easter morning, at the
Chapel Of the Good Shepard, New
City. "The Coming and the Going Of
PETE" by the late Noah Brooks, is a
good dog story that will interest the
boys. Especially for the boys, too,
Is Merideth Nugent's account of
"Tom's Sunshine Engine" Then S.
d. V. Burr tells about the building of
the Black hawk" giving minute
measurements and instructions for
those lads who want TO build canoe,
and reproducing photographs OF the
"Black Hawk" at different stages Of
construction.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
The Sunrise Mine.

Platteville Journal: The shaft at
the Sunrise near Rewey has been sunk
through the second sheet of ore, a
depth OF 81 feet. This sheet was not
discovered by the drill. 1t varies
from a one inch sheet on the south
side to q three inch sheet where it
dips north. All the hosting Is done
as we'll as the pumping by horse
power. At recent meeting of the
owners, held in Rewey, at which all
were present except representative
OF the Kennedy estate, it was decided
to increase the force and drive the
main shaft down to the lower sheet,
a depth of "A feet, in the shortest
time possible.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
lie Stood In the Evil Day,

Chicago Inter Ocean: BY the folly
OF both great parties the country had
been led into II financial quagmire
The task fell to Grover Cleveland TO
find plank which might save II from
sinking. Deserted, betrayed, ham.
pered In every way by his own party
he found the plank and averted the
disaster, The nations credit was
saved because 1t found in its need a
strong man whom nothing could terri.
fy from doing his hest--a man who
would stand In the evil day, and
having done all, would still stand.
Grover Cleveland did stand. He
fought TO the end. And he won. And
when his critics are but shadow on
the pages of history, his fame will
abide secure.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
Cultivate Civic Pride.

Warren Sentinel Leader: "Civic
PRIDE This torn means n great
deal. A little painstaking by each
citizen Of town makes clean streets
presentahle alleys, carefully moved
lawns, artistically trimmed trees, neat
front yards and thousand other
things, unimportant In thmselves but
collectively meaning the transforms
tion of common, old-fashioned coun-
try village into an attractive, up-to-
date little city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
THE DEMOCRATIC COUNTY
CONVENTION

met at Dodgeville on Wednesday
afternoon, and was called to order by
w. ii, Coyne, chairman OF the county
committee. John w. Horn OF Mineral
Point WAS elected chairman of the
convention, and A. G.. Rothe OF High
land secretary. After N short speech
by Chairman Horn, which was we'll
received, the convention proceeded to
balloting, which resulted In the cleo
tion OF the following delegates:
9. w. McIlhon of Mineral Point.
A. G. Rothe OF Highland.
A. r. Reyes, Eden,
Henry Billkcy, Dodgeville.
IL. M. Levake, Wyoming,
James Ryan, Ridgeway.
John Rowe, Dodgeville.
or these delegates, Judge McIlhon,
Mr.. Rothe, Mr.. Reyes aud Mr.
Levake are pronounced supporters OF
Mr.. Wall, Hon. James Ryan Is
inclined to Parker or Wall, but
favors an uninstructed delegation TO
ST. Louis. Mr. Bilkey and Mr.. Rowe
were placed in nomination to the
county convention by supporters OF
Mr.. Hearst, but both declare them
selves entirely unpledged. 1t was
upon this assurance that Mr.. Rowe
was chosen. While uninstructed II
Is probable that the county delegates
will vote rs n unit in the state con
vention. They are all worthy, repre-
sentative Democrats.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
A Serious Accident.

Brodhead Independent: Last Sun
day afternoon Miss Hazel Reed was
rccidently thrown from an automobile
and seriously injured. She was en-
joying a ride in the auto" with Mr..
Austin of Evansville, who was driving
the machine. She was sitting on the
lap OF another little girl. In turning
the corner the machine gave a lurch,
throwing Hazel to the ground, caus-
ing conclusion of the brain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
Two Horses Killed.

Grant County Witness: Henry
Mausbrook, residing on the Millman
farm, lost two horses Monday in a
very peculiar manner. His hired man
was blowing with four horses abreast.
AS the horses passed over an old
mineral hole, the two middle horses
broke through, dragging the outside
horses partly into the caved-in hole.
Through tremendous effort the two
outside horses were rescued. The
other two had to be killed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12

Married men do not live longer
than single men, it only seems longer;
and If either are troubled with dys-
pepsia, biliousness or constipation,
the only safe and reasonable thing to
do is to buy bottle of Re-Go Tonic
Laxative Syrup, the certain cure for
constipation, and live to die an old
age. Sold In 25c, SOC and $1.O0 bot
ties by Frederick Vivian.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
Death Samuel of Dunstan.

The Dodgeville Chronicle says that
Richard Dunstand has received a let
ter announcing the death of his
brother Samuel Dunstan, nj his home
at Foromoso, Kansas, of cancer of
the stomach. Mr.. Dunstan was an
old resident OF this county and had
many friends here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
A lust Criticism.

Manitowoc Pilot: 1t will probably
be observed by many as it has been
by the writer, that in school elocu,
tionary speaking 1t is rare that a
prize goes to that contestant whose
medium is some forensic or oratorical
selection. 1t Is almost invariably the
speaker whose piece is dramatic that
captures the honors, 1t can hardly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, May 8, 1904.
Letters addressed as follows remain
unclaimed at the Mineral Point post
Office:
Bert Galloway. j. B. Galloway.
A. e. Dewhurst (2). Will Done.
In calling for above please say
Advertised. N. Il. Martin, p. M.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12

The fight between the Stalwarts and
Half-Brceds has become desperate.
The losses sustained by LaFollette
during the last few days makes the
outcome of the state convention very
doubtful.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
w. ]. Morgan. d. ID. 6.

Care of children's teeth specially.
All the latest methods and appliances
used in the profession. Office over N.
T. Martins hardware store, Mineral
Point, Wisconsin. Hours 500 @. m j..
to 600 p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12

Parker forces are In control OF
Indiana, but IL Is understood that the
instructions for Parker will not be so
binding that Indiana cannot be n
factor In any new conditions which
may arise before or at the time OF the
Democratic national convention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
YOUNG KING

Will stand the ensuing season as follows:
Mondays and Tuesdays at Linden:
Wednesdays at Peter Legs, Bloomfield;
Thursdays at Elvod's barn. Dodgeville:
Fridays and Saturdays at my barn in Miner
al Point.
YOUNG KING is five years old this spring
a beautiful dark bay coler 10 hands high,
weighs 1850, superior, bone, style and finish
Call and see him for yourselves.
Young King, was sired by old King. Clyde
(Clyde) bred by Ed Hodson OF Ill.
Terms OF Service: To insure with foal, So
Every care will be taken to prevent acct
dsnts but | shall not be responsible for any
that may occur. WIN. STUDE,
Mineral Point, Wis.,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
The MOntfOrt Mine

is still getting better. They are in
the vein of ore twelve rect and have
no idea how much farther they may go
to get through it. 1t is one OF the
good strikes you occasionally hear
of.-The Mali.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
Shipped a Carload of Sulphur.

Montfort Mail: The Snow-J ones
Mining company shipped a carload,
go tons) Of sulphur, yesterday, from
their mine here to illinois. Mr.. De-
laney says the mine is looking better.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
For Sale.

The William Eastman homestead in
the city and about 40 acres of timber
land on the Linden road.
Iowa COUNTY BANK.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
10 Years of Intense Suffering.

Thirteen years l suffered intensely
from rheumatism, writes Mrs. Nina
Schott of Marion, Ohio, but Gloria
Tonic cured nae after using morphine
and other worthless drugs for years.
Sold by Fred. Vivian.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
White Mandates

won the first prize at the International
contest held in Australia last season.
We have some from the best strains
in America. Eggs, S1.0O per setting.
Fouls $50 per trio. j. U, OATES
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12

Want Some Experienced Miners
to work mining ground. For further
particulars inquire of Mrs. John
Wearne.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
PlOWS.
N. HARTERT

is our Agent in Mineral Point. See
him before buying any kind of a
vehicle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12
Notice is hereby given

that l will not be responsible for any
debts which might be incurred by
Mrs. Maud Stevens.
BYRON STEVENS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12

A report Of the death OF Henry M.
Stanley appears on the third page OF
todays Democrat. He was one OF the
greatest explorers OF modern times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12

A timely article appears on the
seventh page OF today's paper, under
the title, 1.-THE Planting OF Flowers. !"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-05-12

Foundry and Machine Shop
for Rent.
Inquire of Mrs. John Wearne. 38tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
Beliefs Of q Ben e dict
By r. w. Jones
By r. w. Jones

Fevn whota take
the of a OF
kissing palpiaon
o
y a
six weeks One cant be too areful
would a bachelor o i that.
according Every wonders who the other
h its
herself with the thought that aerward she tell him he "as
a bear
aroCbc
nony seeme ten
appropriate a
o al automobile.
poor Daughters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
APPRECIATION OF HISTORY

| ONG before Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
Il had risen to his present high place he
was famous as a historian. His historical
knowledge caused special attention to be
given to his advice as to precedent when
Philippine legislation under consideration,
and at least once it led to one of the most
graceful compliments recorded in the parlia-
mentary annals of the nations upper house.
1t was in a speech before a Senate Com
mittee that Mr.. Lodge declared that the
abest historians of the country cited instances
that should be convincing precedent of the
step he was advocating.
What historians, for example," asked
one of the men supporting the other side of
the debate.
adams, Ridpath and McMaster are some
| might name" replied Lodge.
And who, please, is the ablest historian
we have had'" was the next question
Then Senator FRYE, who sitting as
Chairman of the Committee in question, said:
The Senator from Massachusetts is too
truthful a gentleman to have to evade that
question, and much too modest a man to be
forced to answer it