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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Rev. A. 7. Kempton of Fitchburg
Mass. has been secured by the Long
fellow school to give his. lecture
Miles Standish." ut the Fairfield Opera
house. on Wednesday evening. Mr.
kempton is the same gentleman who
gave the lecture on ''Evangeline NJ
the same. place a year or so ago he
has $50 fine pictures which he Illus
t,otes his lecture with. Those who had
the Measure of hearing the former lee
tura will want to hear this enc. ana
+bnsa who did not. should surely at
tend on "Wednesday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

subscription paper has been circu-
E'ted among the business men to pro
cure funds to compensate Albert r.
Smiley. who lost two horses and n
wagon in the recent fire which destroy
ell the J. p. Merrill stable on Coburn
Avenue. The team was Mr.. SmiIev's
principal means of gaining "a liveH-
mood. and its loss has awakened gen
eral sympathy. Two hundred dollars
WAS raised in short time and thar
amount has been turned over for the
purpose Of providing Mr.. Smiley with a
new team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Rev. J. l.. Clark. pastor of the Baptist
church took for the subject of his
sermon Sunday morning, "Th. Bible"
A special collection will be taken next
Sunday for the fund which is being
raised FOR the Memorial church to be
erected by the Maine State Baptist
convention ip memory Of the late Dr.
A. T. Dunn This was taken last sun
day ut most of the churches all over
the State. The subject of the meeting
this evening will be. The Lord Pray
er for the Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Those holGing tickets for the lecture
which WIS to have been given at the
Methodist church. last Friday evening
by Rev. John Collins. but was not on
account of the severe storm. are re-
quested to hold them for a short time.
as it is expected that arrangements
are to he made for Mr.. Collins to give
this lecture here in the near future.
and these tickets will be used then
If Mr.. Collins is unable to come, the
money will be refunded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

A large japanese python which died at
the Museum Of Natural History IN Paris
two years ago had refrained from eating
for two years and nine months. IL ar
rived at the museum in 1899. and was In
the fullest health and strength. Hiwas
eight feet long. Of brilliant coIoIfEs., ienor-
nous diameter and Of singuiarly ag-
gressive disposition. Its keepers, finding
that II refused ordinary food. pressed ev-
cry dainty upon it which. was known to
tickle the palate of repties-geesc, ducks.
sheep. heas---blt IT, would have none OF
them II passed away after q voluntary
fast of two years and nine months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25
JeIl-O Gets the Gold Modal.

st. Louis. Oct "a, 19O4.-The Internal
tional Jury has awarded the Gold
Medal to The Genesee Pure Food Co.
LIE Roy, ~ ". manufacturers Of Jdll-O
and JeIi-o Ice Cream Powder. Their
exhibit in the Agricultural Building is
probably the most popular Of any at
the Fair, and Jell-O hand-boxes. which
they give free to all visitors, are seen
everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

The Goodui i'll Club Of the Congrrga-
tiouul church will given Il sociablc,
Tuesday evening. from 80" until 9
O'Clock. All boys and girls under IS
years of age are invited to attend. AS
the OBJECT is to send a Christmas bar
itI /" Good Will, small admission
Will be. charged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

MIS-. NJ. f. TOtman of Fairfield. will
have an exhibition and sale of hand
painted china at the home of Mrs. Fred
Philbrook on Madison avenue. Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

The remains of the late Tilson II
Dinsmore were brought here from New
YORK Saturday night Funeral Ser
vices TOOK place at the home of H. A.
blilsmoTe, son of the deceased, on East
front street. Sunday at l p. NJ. con-
quoted by Rev. Daniel Onstott of the
Methodist church. of which the de-
ceased was a member during his form
er residence in Skowhegan. which ter
minated eighteen years ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Mrs. Mary A. Danforth, a returned
missionary from Japan. will be in
SkoWheSan Friday evening. and will
also speak in the afternoon al the an
huai meeting of the Augusta District OF
lhe Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety, to be held 1T Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

John OReilly. who was injured. sew
eihl weeks ago, at the Anderson mills
by the bursting of a boiler, will leave,
today, for Lewiston. where he will re-
ceive medical treatment at the hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Skillings. Port
land; Arthur Taylor, Worcester; John
Meskel. Miss Ida Peacock. Boston:
Mrs. Eugene Case. Plantsville.. CT;
Mr.. and Mrs. tanning. Miss Gerald,
Waaterville. were among the number
in town. Sunday. to attend the funeral
of the late Adra 3. Taylor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25
Death Of Mrs. Arthur BoIduc,

Lumnia, the wife of Arthur Bolduc
died at her home at No. Eastern ave-
nue.. sunday morning. at the age of q
years. She had been suffering from
CONSUMPTION for the past year, but her
death WIS FASTENED by an attack of
pno um0nia. The funeral services will
BE- hrId Tuesday morning. at O'Clock
III The st. Francis de Sales church
Rev. Fl. Charland officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Mrs. Homer Clarke and two children
have returned from Il visit % several
heeks Which they spent with Mrs
Flarks parents, Mrs. and Mrs. :. w
Doane, in Brewer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

MISS Frances Stevens leaves. this
morning. for Norwich. Conn. where she
VIII pass the winter with her sister,
Mrs. A. II. Moves. Mrs. Win G.. Lord
accompanies ner for short visit in
Norwich and in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

"e school children viii enjoy a va
'"aoh Tor the remainder of the week.
'eS''nins Thursday noon. The teach
- VIII pe given an opportunity to at
'S'' 'ne meetings Of the Maine Teach
erS' Association to be held =, p,ngor
uurins that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

fr'd Thomas. the driver of Hose No.
l. h+S gone 10 Dexter to pass "A week 5
Vacation Win his parents and friends.
John Davis is taking his place and En-
nest Marshall is filling the vacancy left
by the Latter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Walter Waite. who has been i'll at
his home in Benton for the past few
weeks. is now much improved and WAS
able to resume his work ut the store
of w. B. Arnold & Co., Monday morn
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Ralph W. AmeS of Boston. WAS in
town over SUNDAY. returning. Monday
morning. with Mrs. Ames. who has
been visiting her mother. Mrs. S. l..
Whittier. for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Ar. ma Mrs. &. a. Hendrickson and
Ii'Ir friend Miss Annie A. Gleason.
ht\r returned from their summer res
l"rN'" At Owls Head. They have beer
absent since july.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

William Marco, Fred Matthew and
"Hilam King Of this city. and George
SIMPSON of Winslow, will start on
hunting trip to Bigelow. the first of
next Week. They are all good shots
"'u ought not to return empty handed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

At the regular meeting Of Cascade
Grange, Saturday evening. the third
and fourth degrees were conferred on
thirteen candidates. A Harvest supper
was served after the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

= ). P'lner who has been conduct
"'s ne service at thr It. Marks Epis-
eop"i church has returned to his form
er p'S'"rate. Rev. Go. B. Nicbol-
Soh WI return 70 his pastoral duties
N'''ef Wednesday or Thursday of this
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

The Colonial Moving Picture MAJ
chine Co. Will appear in Coburn hall.
this tTueSday) evening. under the. aus
rfces Of Skowhegan Lodge. p of p. The
advance sale Of seats has been large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Mrs. Charlotte Anderson. who has
been passing several weeks with
friends ana relatives i'll Skowhegan and
vicinity, has returned to Springfield,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Arthur Hail has gone to Alton where
~ viii pass i few days hunting deer.
II" viii return to his duties at II. Il.
iulhGH'S clothing store. Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Prof. Arthur ]. Roberts will address
the Maine Teachers Association at
Bangor. Friday.
John =. Pugsiey, %, returned. yes
tcrday, from Il visit to friends in Lew
iston.
Charles {. DWyer returned from a
few days visit az Hebron Academy.
yesterday.
; This Tuesday afternoon will take
place hare and hound race. A con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Conrad Bragg, son of Mr.. and Mrs
F. Fl. T.. Bragg. who has been serious
ly i'll for the past few weeks. is now
able 10 be out Of doors and is improv-
ing daiIy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

~" mcmh"rs Of The Helping Hand,
i'"gr"P n Honor will meet with Mrs. l..
! Mayo ut her residence on No. s.
Siyrr Face. Wednesday afternoon,
Nrtnh..r y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Mrs. Fred Lyford and Miss Evelyn
Moody returned, Saturday from Fort
Fairfield. where they attended the Sun
day school convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

A placaTd in the window of the ex-
press office announces that after the
first day of November the Office will
be closed at o'clock every evening
except Monday and Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

The ladies of the Universalist church
will serve a supper at the vestry, to-
night. from to 1.30. An entertain-
ment will follow the supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

''''''S +. Strauss will surely have
''N reputation in Waterville as a
!, :"tor He is now engaged
decorating the rooms of the lower
~ VI Dr. F. c. Thayer's house. By
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Frederick Spinney of Lynn, and
Miss Lizzie Marshall of North Arson.
were in town over Sunday. guests at
the home Of d. NJ. Marshall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Nj. ana Mrs. Charles CIukry and
Mrs. S.mii, Cruwcll went to Boston,
Muudal afternoon. They intend to re-
turn. nyNt Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Earl c. Reed Of Pennington ~ H..
in town for few days stay Mr. Reed
has just returned from trip to the
st. Louis Exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Pearl Reynolds passed Sunday
with relatives and friends at Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

George Hutchins of Portland. is at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
P p. Hutchins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Maddocks re-
turned Sunday evening from carria ge
drive with friends and relatives in
COrinna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Dance. this evening. at Fairfield
Opera house under auspices of Jack
sons orchestra. A special car will lie
run to Watervilla after the dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

lI"u. n. f. Johnson, Hon. Warren G.
FHilrr".k ana colby Getchcll were in
Apeu,t.. Monday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

TH.r. were six druuks before Judge
si'v. Monday morning. Three paid
TIL uauN INES ana costs ana three
wire committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

At the regular meeting of Somerset
Lodge. +. and \. NJ. Monday evening.
the Entered Apprentice degree was
conferred on one candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Gleason Of
Boston. are visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. benjamin Gleason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Testers are out announcing another
1~>uut"iy "a be held by Halls Band at
M's>1l wskcc hall. Oakland. Thursday
,h,niHc. oct. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

cGul. X ). Allen Of Mercer, WAS Wis
itp0" h,e daughter. Carry ;. Allen, Col
by ~. last sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

j. p. Clark has returned from in ex-
tended trip to South Dakota and other
western states. Wh@re he has invest
mentS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

\. f. Lnsrott of Freedom passed
SUNDAY with friends here and at Wa
terville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

NJ. L. Strickland and C. ID. Blaisdell
left. Yesterday for Embden pond OH a
hunting trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Mrs. J. Healey and two children of
Skow hogan. are in town visiting Mrs
Healey's sister, Mrs. William Charette
fer Il few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Archie Towle of Portland. passed
the Sabbath with his mother, Mrs
Mary Towle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Everett Sturtevant resumed his du-
ties at the postoffice. Monday, after Il
three weeks vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

scholars have the tickets on sale and
are meeting with good success. The
proceeds will he used for a good cause. |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25
OAKLAND

, John Benson was home from North
= Wayne, over the Sabbath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

next week he expects to begin work on
the hall and banquet room of the t,lks'
block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

II. l.. Fi+kc of Belfast was in the
.rt. Mouday On business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Miss Jennie Eaton has returned from
a visit q: 4 few weeks in Boston and
Vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Cummings
have returned from Il visit with friends
in Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25
SKOWHEGAN.

Dr. F. S. Bigelow went to Nashua. \.
H.. saturday, OH a brief visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Dr. and Mrs ". 5. Stinchtield have
returned from Il ten days trip to Kiueo
and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25
Funeral of Late Adra 3. TAYLOR.

The funeral of the late Adra Il. Tay-
Tor, eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Taylor, who died Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Edwin Parker and F. H. CARPENTER
attended the Bates Maine game at
Lewiston. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Juh Phrl,M viii BE- manager Of tn
Fait WIN basket ban team this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra X. Delano went to
Boston, Monday morning. for Il short
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Sawyer passed
Sunday with relatives in Starks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Hon. Forrest Goodwin was in North
Arson. Monday. on professional busi-
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

| George Roderick departed Monday
! morning. for st. Louis, where he will
| visit the exposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

DR. j. f. WadsWorth returned. Sat
urtay. from i professional trip to Bos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Miss Mildred Hannaford of Portland.
PASSED Sunday with Skowhegan
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Ni~. Settle Davis passed the sunday
in ~LoAE, ean. visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Harold j. Phillips, Esq, was in Port
land. Monday. on professional business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

Harold Ross Of the University Of
Maine. was Al home over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-25

siderable number of track candidates.
have already entered
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-09
The Presidents Message.

The presidents annual message to
CONGRESS- was sent to the readers Of
The Herald and News on Tuesday
afternoon, Immediately after it was
delivered in congress- 1t is strong
document, touching upon practically
e,erv issue before the American peo-
ple with the exception of the tariff
and the race question, and spea'.s for
itself. Written in the presidents
usual terse and forceful style, every
line of it is interesting and holds
the attention of the reader.
There is nothing radical in the doc
ument. From a republican stand
point it is fearless and admirable
exposition of the presidents views.
It may be noted, however, that there
is not one word IN the whole message
which could be construed to suggest
any change in the policy pursued by
the president during the years he has
been in office.
In his message, it will berecalied
the president stated that he would
communicate with congress later on
the subject OF the tariff.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-09

Another measure has been intro"
duced in congress to cut down the
south's representation in the lower
house. This time the bill comes
with Senator Platt as its author; and
proposes to decrease the south's re-
presentation by nineteen members
Both the house ard the senate are
overwhelmingly republican. and: the
bill has every chance to pass if the
republican party desires to foist a
measure of this kind upon the south.
We hope and believe, however, that
the better judgment of Our. political
enemies will prevail, or, rather, that
they will not scatter to the winds
every bit of their sense of fairness and
justice.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-09

President Roosevelt for the fifth
time has sent to the United States
senate the nomination Of the negro,
w. D. Crun1, for collector OF the port
OF Charleston. 1t had been hoped
by many people in the south that, af-
ter his election, President Roosevelt
would be inducted to let Crum drop,
but it seems that he is determined
to force the negro upon the people of
Charleston at any cost, if it. be within
his power to do so.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-09
CURIOUS LAW DEFENCES.
IN
Tale of a Lawyer Who Made Seven
Different Denials and Got His
Client Out.
New Orleans Times-DemOcrat.

New Orleans Times-DemOcrat.
Lawyers shape curious detences
for their clients in many instances,
said a limb OF the law. i suppose
we are all familiar with the old story
of the school reader, where the law
yer advised his client to play crazy,
and cot sheep's baa for his tee l
was reminded of the fact by recene
publication in an English journal on
the subject Of Curious Detences.
"One excellent instance IS supplied
here in what is known as 'Codds
Puzzle Codd we defending a
client accused of stealing a duck. He
sent up seven defences: CD Ihe
accused bought the duck and paid tor
it; (2) he found it; CD it was given to
him; Cd it flew into his garden; (5)
it was put in his pocket while ne
slept; 6 and 7 are not recorded, but
some one suggested that there never
was any duck at all. The accused
was acquitted, not because they chose
auv particular defence, but because
thev did not know which to choose.
and so gave the prisoner the benefit
OF the doubt
There is story told of an Amer
lean lawyer OF no.e who, after hear
ing his clients story. asked him how
much money he had on him. The
client told the lawyer what he had.
and gave it to him. Now, said the
lawyer, you want me to advise YOU
what to do in order to get out Of this
trouble.' Yes said the client.
WELL the lawyer continued, dc YOU
see that Window Yes said tho
client. We'll. you can clear your
self by jumping OFT OF that window
and run. and run fast. and don't stop
until you get out OF the country, and
don't you ever come back Of course,
| do not vouch for the story, bit i
serves to show the resourcetulileSs
of some lawyers when it comes 20
constructing a defence" :"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-09
SURRENDER AT APPOMATOX.
Confederate Officers Were Permitted
To Retain Their Side Arms.

Editor Yorkville Enquirer:
The article headed ''Some Notable
Surrenders." in The Enquirer OF the
oo.h ult.. is incorrect in stating that
Lee handed his sword to Grant at
the Appomatox court house" Such
little things fix themselves upon the
mind of the public and are hard to
eface. We sometimes see Iii north
ern histories, pictures Of Lee handing
over his sword to Grant-thls does
much to impress the incorrect idea
upon a schoolboy's mind.
The truth is. Lee never offered his
sword to Grant. nor did Grant de-
mand it. I doubt if General Lee
would have given it up and Generai
Grant was too brave soldier him
self to ask it. The sword which Lee
wore on the morning Of the surrend-
er was one which had been presented
to him by the state Of Virginia. Cen
eral Grant remarked on the beauty
of it and apologized to General Lee
for appearing without wearing his
own (Grant's) sword, stating that he
had left it in his baggage wagon. Lee
replied by saying that he was never
without his. After the war both
generals made. public statements
denying that popular rumor that Lees
sword had been offered in surrender
AS matter of fact all Confederate
officers retained their side arms by
the terms of surrender. The generals
did not meet IN the court house, but
at Mr.. McLeon's, house in the vii
lage.
In passing, it might be mentioned
that no more gallant tribute to Lees
strategy was given than that by Cen
eral Meade of the Federal army. Lee
knew Meade in the old y. S. army
and when he met Meade on the morn
ing of the surrender he remarked that
the yankee general was getting gray
Meade replied, "Not years, but Gen
eral Lee himself has made me gray.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-09

Governor Heyward is to be COM
mended for the stand which he has
taken in opposition to a change IN
the present law in this state fixing
the age at which children may be en-
ployed in the mills. The: governor
thinks it would be unwise to make a
change at this time, the law having
only recently been enacted and hav-
ing been found satisfactory. Within
the next two years the present law
will raise the age limit to twelve
years. ''