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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-07-08

with its exhaustless resources, with
its steadfast adherence to justice
and its citizenship composed of the
best of the worlds best.
But she must go on TO fill yet
higher destiny. Here where nature
has with such prodigaIity garnered
her riches and where environment
stands as safeguard against the
encroachments OF foreign foes must
be worked out the problems which
have to do with free institutions.
This, the last home of the human
race, made sacred by the blood of
martyrs, has been and will be the
theater of mans grandest achieve
ments. achievements not in the
nature of conquest nor in the de-
struction OF the liberties Of u
weaker power, but III that nobler
and better way, which only right
and honesty can follow and which
If adhered 10 means .sOn earth,
peace, good will toward men"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-07-08
No Pity shown.

For years fate was after me contin-
uously" writes F. A. Gulledge, Yer
bena, Ala. had terrible case Of
Piles causing "a tumors. When oil
failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me-" Equally good for Burns and all
aches and pains. Only a5c at Ritter
Bros Drug Store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-07-08

est document ever penned by mortal
man, yet grand as it was 1t had
many defects and some of them
were far reaching in their import
ance. But as time goes on and the
great plan unfolds these defects are
gradually weedcd out. Onward and
upward is the cry, more truth, more
Justice and more obedience to Him
who watches over the shifting
scenes of earth and not only renders
unto Caesar the things that are
Caesars hut demands of Caesar ex-
act justice in return.
/ For proof that the Constitution
and the Government, of which it is
the symbol, were born to outride all
storms and to be sustained no mat
ter what the cost, let us bark back
to the days of Valley Forge, when
!, mon left their blood-stained foot
prints on the frozen ground that an
empire might be dedicated to the
welfare of future generations.
Then let us go to New Orleans,
where that stern old hero with his
unframed citizen soldiery destroyed
the flower of Britian's army and
gave to hating Europe some idea
Of the utter futility of any attempt
to subjugate such people or to de-
stroy It's institutions.
Then we come to that time when
the poison left in the Constitution
arose IN It's might to assert It's do
minion over the entire land. Slav.
!. ery with all the horrors attendant
! upon it's existence was false prem
/. Use upon which we had attempted to
erect a permanent structure. 10
break its power and cast it out of
. the body polite was struggle
n WHICn SIlOOh VIC cCI Va Jul
7, institutions to it's center. For four
: years the fate of the Republic hung
: trembling in the balance. but at last
the sky cleared, the stars from the
far off heavens looked with pity up.
: on the Blue and the Gray sleeping
n side by side and angels came softly
y down to bind up the broken hearts
VI and to heal the Nations wounds.
o The clouds that had lowered upon
'e the land passed on to that oblivion
! to which was consigned forever the
- hideous institution OF slavery. Al
:. that was left of the veterans wht
III had faced each other in mortal com
% bat in the smiling valleys and annie
d the gloomy forest shades, went bacl
!" to the peaceful pursuits Of civil life
SC each to be loyal citizen and ;
potent factor In the regeneration o
le their common country. Out of tina
Sc war came the mightiest power o
IN modern times, cleansed, purified an,
~ strengthened twenty fold, for Shiloh
10 Gat<yobpvo anJ A.,potnatfov n en- =, n
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-07-08
Attorney Longfellow's Grafton.

on to fortune; omitted, all the voy- {
age of their life is bound in
shadows and in miseries." AS it Is
with individual man so it is with
men in the aggregate or in the
semblance of nations. One hundred
and twenty-eight yeals ago today,
little band of heroic souls, stem
med the tide of British aggression,
while at it's flood and gave to perse
secuted humanity the priceless jewel
of free government. 1t was bold
step worthy of the daring spirit of
it's promulgators. It's like had not
vet been seen In the annals of the
world. False premises had DOM
mated every form of government
from remotest antiquity and there
had hoated down across the ages,
gathering material as it passed
melancholy story of the failure of
mankind to build an enduring civil
izatlon. That problem had not yet
been solved when America, still
bowed under the yoke Of powerful
nation, apparently unable to assert
the liberty which she proclaimed to
the world and strong only in zeal
and courage announced that she pro-
posed to do OF die IN her efforts to
prove that civilization is not fail
ure. When she took the then un
heard of position that all men are
born free and equal, endowed with
certain unalienable rights, among
them life, liberty and the pursuit OF
happiness, the world stood aghast
at the prospect. 1t meant shatter-
ing of the deep rooted but CHROME
GUS traditions, born in thelgnorance
and superstition Of the dark ages, a
placing of all men upon an equal
footing and a destruction of the
false conception that any man OF
class of men was born TO rule.
Thus, without precedent OF his
tory to guide them but with firm
belief IN that power which is highe
thar any human agency, did tina
little band of patriots announce t.
the world that they proposed to dl'
if need be to maintain those prin
cipals. which mean equal rights t.
all and special privileges to none
The conflict came; the sublime faltl
which caused few weak colonies t
hurl defiance at . powerful nation
nerved the arm wnich struck dow
that nations might and made thos
colonies free.
But what of the future? Som
nlan must be evolved to join thes
colonies into an indissolubleeunio
and to make them 40 eyerlastin
barrier to those who would strik
at human liberty. So the Constitl
&c tba TTnited States was bOr
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-07-08

heroic Sacrl1ce when every AMER
lean makes for the right as God
gives him to see the right. In the
mellowing touch of the receding
years, hatred and sectional strife T
have gone glimmering IN the things
that were.
AS beautiful symbol of the be-
lief that our national integrity is
assured, we love to think of that
poem written quarter of century
ago and which was inspired by the
noble action of the women of
Columbus, Mississippi, who III plac-
ing tokens of love upon the graves
of the Gray placed like tokens upon
the graves of the Blue. The words
fall like benediction and in the
silent hush of memories, we realize
that they are freighted with. truth
] which will live until time has ceased
to be.
mo more shall the war cry sever,
Nor the winding rivers be red,
They Danish our anger forever,
When they laurel the graves of our
/ dead
Under the sod and the dew.
Waiting the Judgment day,
Under the one the Blue.
Under the other the Gray
/ Then came proof positive that ar
indissoluble union had at last been
contaminated. From every city,
town, hamlet and rural district
came an eager response to TIE call
to arms. America, the proud, puts
SAINT nation, founded on Justice and
equality, marshaled her armies to
liberate people upon whom the
yoke of tyranny had rested with
crushing effect for hundreds of
, years. The sons OF the men who
fought against each other at Vicks-
burg, at Nashville and before At
|, lanta, and the sons of the men who
charged with Pickett at Gettsbnrg,
together with the sons of those who
repulsed that immortal charge stood
, shoulder To shoulder and heart to
: heart on the sun scorehed plains and
) under the palms in the islands of
the sea. They dared all things,
suffered all things and marched on
, to death that the blessings of liberty
e might be transplanted to a strug-
| Cling people and that royalty might
0 be forced TO take the agencies OF
+ her cruelty and oppression beyond
the sea forever.
k These are a few of the things
!, wrought by American sailors and
a soldiers. which make hope beat high
f in our breasts and force upon oul
1 minds the conviction that this Re
f public was not born To die. W.
believe that it fully vindicates tht
/, wisdom OF our forefathers and tba
- - :, x.,ortI, oil oud moro than sf cost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
TRUCK DRIVERS
 TALK OF STRIKE
ORGANIZATION CONTROLS ss,ooo MEN WHO MAY STRIKE IN SYM PATHY WITH FREIGHT HAND LERs ON N. Y, N. H. &H.

New York, May 22.-The truck drivers of this city held meeting today to consider whether the 3s,O0O men whom their organization controls are to strike in sympathy with the freight handlers of the New York. New Haven and Hart ford Railway company. now on strike here.
 After heated discussion it was decided to postpone action on the matter until tomorrow, when another meeting will be held.
 At meeting of the clerks and foremen it was decided to continue the strug- gle. Twenty-seven freight handlers, deekhands and firemen were taken off the Richard Peck when she arrived to- day from New Haven. No freight was handled at the pier.
 Unless conditions change, the Joy line and the Metropolitan as well as the Port land line may be tied up tomorrow. The Clyde line also may suffer.
 Members of the Civic Federation again met the strikers with an offer on con- ciliation. The men declared that they have received no proposition from the company looking to the settlement of the difficulty, but that they are willing to submit grievances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
NEW AUDITORIUM
 OPENED AT MARION
DIR. LANSING BURROWS DELiV- FRS COMMENCEMENT SERMON AS FITTING BEGINNING TO THE EXERCISES OF THE WEEK.

Marion, May -(SpeciaL)-The hand lege was formally opened to the public today by the delivery of the commence ment sermon by the Rev. Lansing Bur rows, D. D., of Nashville, Tenn Dr. Burrows is one of the most distinguished and broadly known Baptist clergymen in the entire south.
 The scene today in the large auditorium was impressive. The room is seated with opera chairs of which on the raised floor and gallery there are eleven hundred On the large platform, besides Dr. Bur rows and President Patrick were local and visiting ministers, members of the board of trustees, and a great chorus of more than one hundred young lady students.
 The auditorium was filled with bril- liant assemblage of students the people of Marion and vicinity and visitors. The music was provided by the students with the director of music at the great pipe organ. The auditorium is one of the most complete and satisfactory to be found among the colleges of the entire south HeIc were lMelNb IuIluTeu ptISOflS pTtS- ent today and they were all comfortably fixed. The acoustics are excellent. Not only Marion but Alabama may congratu- lated itself on the addition of every such nall suited for lectures, musical and gen. eral educational exercises. The text of Dr. Burrows was from Isaiah 50:4, The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned that should be able to speak a word in season to him that is weary"
 Dr. Burrows said in part "I have been i trying to impress upon the society wom- en of my church in Nashville that they should organize an Isaiah club, as well as Browning and Shakespeare clubs Isaiah comes very close to the real prob lem which concern human society. His learning was power from the Lord God not the wisdom of many books. He gloried in his learning not that 1t gave him abundant information, but that it gave him power to be a un'versal solace to men,"
 The following Is the programme which will be carried out during the week:
 Monday, May 23. a. m. to 12 m.-Art exhibition.
 Monday May 2s. p. m-Elocution.
 Tuesday May 24 Il a. m.-Annual meet ing of the Society of Alumnae Address by the Rev. John R. Sampey. D. D., LL. D.. Louisville, Ky. Tuesday, May 24, D. m.-Annual con- cert.
 Wednesday. May 25. D. m.-ciass night.
 Thursday, May 26, 8 D. m-Graduat- ing exercises. Address by the Rev. Charles A. Stakely, D. D., Montgomery. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
WILL BE BIG DAY
 AT GERMANIA PARK
LOUISVILLE LIEDERkRANZ WILL SING DURING THE AFTERNOON AND INTERESTING FEATURES WILL BE CARRIED OUT.

The Louisville Liederkranz and their friends were the guests of the local Ger man societies yesterday and the greater part of the day was spent at Germania park, where the visitors were made ac- quainted with the members of the Ger man population of Birmingham. Last night a large crowd of them were carried to Ensley to see the furnaces and steel plants
 The party arrived yesterday morning several hundred strong and while few returned to Louisville last night because they could not remain long away from their business. the Liederkranz proper re- mained and will take part in the pro gramme which has been arranged for a days diversion at Germania park today.
 The visitors will be entertained in true German fashion and the exercises at the park will be varied enough to suit the tastes of all. The chief feature Of the afternoon will be the singing at o'clock by the Liederkranz which has national reputation as one of the leading German singing societies.
 The singing sections of the local Turn Verein ana COncOruld VIII dSsiSt anu ehS programme promises to be unusually at traetive.
 The musical programme is as follows: Heimkehr .................. J. Gelbke
 Louisville Liederkranz. Spielmanns Lied .............. trank doh
 United German Singers. Mein Wunsch (Volkslied). ).............Anon Louisville Liederkranz. Friehlingsklage .....,..... hrelpi United German Singers. Blau Augelein .-..................... U Witt Louisville LiederkI anz. F'riehling am Rhein ............... s. Breu
 United German Singers Louisville Liederkranz, Director Carl Schuttler United German Singers, Director Fred L. Grambs. The programme of sports includes races of all kinds, May pole dancers, children s games, shooting contests. bowling con tests. dancing and various other forms | of amusement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
REVERE OF COLORADO IS HERE Leo Loeb Made Thrilling Ride
 Down Mountain HE SAVED 2O0O PEOPLE
Warned Inhabitants of Manitou That cloudburst Was Approaching and All Escaped-Wi!I Have
 Operation Performed.

Leo L. Loeb, better known as the Paul Revere of Colorado IS stopping at the Florence. MT Loeb is en route from Montgomery, where ne visited rela- tives, to Memphis
 The act that won MT. Loeb the title he bears and marked him one of the heroes of the present times was his dar- ing feat in saving the lives of over 2ooo people in Manitou on a not summer day August 5, 1902. He was riding on the mountain side, attending to his duties as ranchman. Notwithstanding the fact that he is helpless cripple, he IS an expert horseman. MT. Loeb saw eloudburst approaching and knew at glance that unless the 200 people in the town of Manitou were warned they would meet a most horrible death.
 Without hesitating for moment, he stuck spurs to his horse and started on his wild ride down the mountain side. He was racing between life and death. The ride was a dangerous one and look ed like certain death The Paul Revere" of the hour, however. succeeded in cov- erng the seven miles in one hour and three minutes. Once hts steed fell over a precipce 108 feet high, but he and the horse miracu1ously escaped without in jury. The rest of the ride was made in safety and the people were marned to make their escape.
 The entire town was swept off the map. In the town at the time there were two or three former Birmingham people.
 MT. Loeb has letters from the mayor of Chicago the chief of police and the lieu tenant of the detective department of that city. He also bears letters from the mayor of Denver the mayor of Indian apolis and the chief of police of South Bend, Ind.
 MT. Lceb will shortly undergo an oper- ationi in which 1t is hoped that his leg will be strengthened and his spine strengthened. The operation will be per- formed by Dr. Frederick Mueller, an as- sistant of Dr. Lorenz. The operation will perhaps be one of the most remarkable known to surgical science. MT. Loeb in speaking of 1t said that he was very anx- ious to have 1t all over. "It will mean death or that I will be in perfect physi- cal condition" Since his birth he has suffered from minengitis
 A few days ago President Roosevelt appointed MT. Loeb a member of the secret service corps as recognition of his bravery He can not begin work, however, until the operation is performed. MT. Loeb is a cousin of Eugene Fies of this city. He leaves for Memphis to- day or tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
OTTO RAUCHFUSS
 DROWNS HIMSELF
WHILE IN SklFF IN ALABAMA RIVER NEAR SELMA HE SUD- DENLY JUMPS OVERBOARD. WAS WELL KNOWN.

Selma, May 22.-(Speeial.)- .)-otto Rauch- fuss, well known paper hanger was drowned at an early hour this morning by jumping in the Alabama river about three miles below here
 Rauchfuss, better known as "Skeets" left the city about O clock in a skff with John Witaker, a painter. They were bound for Sand Bar, several miles down the river on a fishing trip of several days and others were to join them to- morrow. About 9 o'clock Whitaker re- turned to Selma alone and said that when about three miles from the city ''Skeets' without warning or any oth- CT remarks had stood up in the boat, a cigar lighted between his teeth and say ing. Goodbye John," had jumped over board. Whitaker says his companion never came to the surface again and that after waiting around for some time turn- ed and came on back to the city.
 Boats and wagons were secured and a large party went down to the spot where Whitaker said "Skeets" jumped over- board and every effort was made to re- cover the body but without success. The river was dragged with hooks but noth- ing was found.
 Rauchfuss was skilled workman in his trade and had all he could do when sober. Saturday he was drinking con siderable but not more than usual when he started on a spree. He has lived in Selma many years and was well known and the motive for the rash act cannot be surmised by any of those with whom he associated.
 He has relatives in Germany and sis ter is said to live in Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
TRADE WAS MODERATE
Whitsuntide Holidays Have Effect on
 Cloth Market.

Manchester, May 2.-The steady de- cline in the price of cotton and the ap- proach of the whitsuntide holidays caus- ed a disinclination on the part of buyers to operate in the cloth market last week and the turn over consequently was mod crate and of miscellaneous character A steady line prevailed. however, and quotations all around were adhered to chiefly to the engagement of producers. The China inquiry was limited and diffi- cult to arrange. The India trade was quieter. the damend having fallen off.
 In yarns the turnover was rather mea- gre, though fair lines were secured in some directions
 The fall In the price of cotton gave caution to users to purchase only for im- mediate requirements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
WILL BE BUSY DAY.
Women's Clubs Prepare for the Elec-
 ton of Officers.

St. Louis, May 22-Tomorrow will rep resent the busiest day of the week for the Womens clubs members. Most of the state delegations will hold secret sessions tomorrow morning to decide upon their choice of candidates for Wednesday elec- tion of officers and to instruct their rep resentatives accordingly.
 Mrs D. T. s. Dennson president of the General Federation of Women's clubs, will announce over her signature her de- csion not to allow her name to be pres- ented as a candidate for reelection. The nominating committee of the federation will meet tomorrow night and present the names of the candidates for presi- dent, but it is believed that only one name will be presented that of Mrs. Sarah Platt-Hecker of Colorado.
 Mrs. John D. Sherman of Chicago and Mrs. w T. Coad are candidates for the secretaryship and Mrs. Pennypacker of Texas for treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
BESSEM FER NEWS.
Fun Club Has Delightful Session.
 Personal and General.

Ressemer, May 22.-(Special.)- .)-The Fun club met yesterday afternoon with Miss Helen Johnson at her beautiful home on Berkley avenue and Sixteenth street. The afternoon was delightfully."- spent by the guests enjoying games and other amusements. The first prize, beautiful fan, was won by Miss Wilema Allen. The club will meet next Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Pauline Johnson on Berkley avenue and Nine teenth street.
 The Edmundson Drug store ball team Is practicing every morning at o'clock. The team Is getting in shape to play two games on the Fourth of July. The team Is In fine shape and has won several games this year.
 The Rev. R. M. Sellars preached an ex- cellent sermon at the First Methodist church at the morning service today The solo by Miss Clara Maxim of Pratt City at the conclusion of the sermon was greatly enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
PARADE CALLED OFF.
Ministers of Columbus, Ga, Protest
 Against Dissertation of Sabbath.

Columbus, Ga, May 22.--(Special.)- There was no dress parade of the local military at Wildwood park this afternoon although the affair had been advertised all the week.
 When it was announced that the parade would be given various citizens and min isters entered a protest, saying it would be a dissertation of the Sabbath.
 In view of these protests the officers of the three local companies yesterday af- ternoon called the affair off The boys say that they meant no dissertation of the Sabbath by giving dress paraie, as no admission would be charged. and they could turn out more conveniently on Sun day afternoon than on any other after noon of the week. Church people made the point that with seven days in the week the affair should be arranged for some other day than Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
MATTER OF TICKETS
 IS CAUSING WORRY
EVERYBODY WANTS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION AT ST. LOUIS. SENATOR J. K. JONES TALKS.

St. Louis, May 22.-Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas, chairman of the dem ocratic national committee, and Nation al Committeeman D. J. Campau of Michigan and Norman E. Mack of New York arrived tonight to attend a meeting of the national committee tomorrow. Sem ator Jones said the meeting was merely to prepare arrangements for the conven- tion in July Reports of subcommittee appointed last January will also be heard. There will be a meeting of the whole committee few days before the conven- ton assemblies, when the temporary roll of delegates will be made up, and the temporary officers chosen.
 The matter of tickets is one that is worrying the sub-committeeAa a great deal. There Is an almost unprecedented demand for them, due to the fact that the con vshtion is to be held in the worlds fair pftv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
JOHNSON GIVES REASONS.
Tells Why He Is In Favor of Joseph
 w. Folk.

Cleveland. O., May 22-Mayor Tom L.. Johnson of this city in an interview to- night told why he would like to see Jo- seph W. Folk of Missouri. the democratic nominee for the presidency.
 MT. Johnosn said that according to his view of the political situation, Mir. Folk would be a harmony candidate; that he would united the factions that now ad- here to either Parker or Hearst or the principles represented by these men. Folk Is said to be a free man as regards any entangling alliances in factionalism. He would be agreeable to MT Hill and MT. Cleveland, and would be endorsed by MT. Bryan, Mayor Johnosn believes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
CANNOT CONSIDER IT.
Joseph w. Folk Says People of State
 Have Endorsed Him for Governor.

St. Louis, May 22.-When Joseph W. Folk was asked tonight whether he was in sympathy with MT. Johnsons propo- sition to secure the endorsement of Ohio for Folk for President, the circuit attor- ney said:
 AS I said some weeks ago. I am under a solemn obligation to the people of Missouri; this obligation is so definite that cannot honoraby consider for one moment the nomination. or even the sug- gestion of the nomination for any office other than that of governor of Missouri for which high place the rank and file of the people in my party have so gener- ously indorsed me-