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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Megunticook Wooden Co. Of Camden
Owes $e3,O76.

Portland. Me, oct. 5.-The Megun-
ticook Wooden Go. of Camden. has been
petitioned into bankruptcy. The total
liabilities are $93,076 which include
$S5,611 unsecured claims. The total
assets are $11.062. of which s11,23s
represents the stock on hand. Promis-
sorry notes against the company are
mostly held in Maine. Boston and
Providence. They aggregate $59.614.
Former President Steyn and his wife
have received permission to return to
South Africa in December. They will
occupy a farm near Bloemfontein.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
WALES ENTERING CLASS.
Decrease Thus Far in Number OF
Freshmen.

N-W Haven. Conn, oct. 5.-The Iro-
llmiuIIN report on til" entering class
1T vale shows that there is a decrease
in the NUMBER of academic freshmen.
but 4 gain in the Sheffield Scientific
school. the aggregate number OF freSh-
men being SOS against 1o7 last year
before II g university npene i the in
dichtions were that the freshman class
WouiG be larger than that Of last year
The registI alton has not yet closed.
however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
Funeral of Late 3. F. Dudley.

The funeral services of the late Bon
jamin +. Dudley We're held from the
house, yesterday, at 10 o'clock, CON
Quoted by Rev. James Brownville of
Oakland Heights Musical selections
We're rendered by mixed quartet con-
sisting Of Miss Sophia Larham. Miss
Alice Benjamin. l.. NJ. Andrews and
Mr.. Leach. The remains We're taken 10
Belgrade for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
VERGE OF STARVATION.
Fifty Thousand People Practically
Destitute in London.

London. Oct. at a meeting of the
Manchester city council. Wednesday, it
Was announced that owing to the hard
times and depression in the cotton in
dustries between 10000 and $4,000 peo-
PIE in the poorer parts Of the city were
practically on the verge of starvation.
Similar conditions prevail in London
and other large cities of the United
Kingdom where the winter is expect
cd to Ne the hardest in many years for
the poorer classes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
Decree Staff Works" and Has Fine
Time in Skowhecan.

IIallowell degree staff. l.. o. G. g.. went
"a Skovyhegan. Oct 3. and worked the de-
GROSS on % candidates. after which Mil
burn Connmandery was reorganiZed by the
Grand officers with the following officers:
p \. c.. Jennie Lewis: n. e.. Isaac
smiley: v n. c.. Lila Sulley; prelate
Grace Bradley; X. Of r.. Clara Allen; F.
II Of r.. David Lewis: Treas, John De-
no. herald. Philip Wood: w. I. c., Clara
white; ". Q. G., Ernest Buzzell; trus-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

1t is reported that there is q Jack
the Huggcr' in this city who. on sew
eral occasions. has mOlested ladies who
case reported was on Bridge street and
another in the New Mills district 1t
is to he hoped that if the works Of
Jack continue his identity will be
apprehnnded a. was the case. last year.
when a similar tlouble existed in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

tees, Charles Bradley, Florence Rogerson.
Everett c. Taylor
Inc degree staff were handsomely enter
tanned at the Oxford House. and all are
agreed that it was the best time they
ever had as degree staff. The Golden
Cross is doing a rushing business in
Skowhegan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mrs. Edward Kelley and mother Mrs
j. l.. Giofr,,y, left. Wednesday morning
for Chicago. where they will visit Mrs
Glufray's daughter, Mrs. lehman. They
We're accompanied ds far as Boston ~
Mr.. Kelley and Miss Lillian Kelley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

\ rehearsal for the Concert of Ma
tion5" will he held this evening. ut $50
o'clock. 1T the Methodist vestry and the
of al who are to take part
in the affair is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

r. w. Merrill. Postal Telegram con-
struction superintendent. met with an
accident, Wednesday. while assisting
in the placing of mammoth pole His
foot was painfully injured, although
no bones We're broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

A special meeting Of the Ladies' Ali
OF the NJ. r. church will be held at
o'clock. this afternoon, at the parson
age. A full attendance is urged as
important business is to be transact
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
High School Football soh.,.,.

me High school football schedule as
now arranged IS as follows: saturday
oct y, Name Central Institute at Fair,
view Park; Saturday. Oct, Il Cnh',nn
'l"sslcal Institute at Fairview Part.
saturday oct =, Cony High school II
Augusta. 800 ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

in husking. Tuesday
evening, at the home Of Arthur Glea-
son on the Belgrade road. After "A
goodly amount Of corn was huskcd Il
harvest supper Was served to all. which
was followed by games and Il social
time. The evening was much enjoyed
by all present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Rev. .. f. Alvoid returned, yester-
day, from the annual session of the
kennebec Valley Association of Uni
Neisaiists held in Fairfield, and reports
Il very helpful ard Interesting session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Tie fuler:.l Of the late Mrs Dunton.
VINO died, Tuesday, at her home i'll
Randolph at the age of 81 years. will
be held from her lat nome on Windsor
street. SATURDAY. afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

The committee of the Knight Circle,
which has in charge the Seven Social"
to bt given. tomorrow evening. earn
estly requests all who are to take part
in the opperetta. Seven Old Ladies
of Lavender Town" to be present at
tho dress rehearsal at Society hall, to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

The Womans Home Missionary So
ciety cf the Methodist church. will
meet. this afternoon. with Mrs. Charles
Hartman. Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

The Ladies Air of the Universalist
church was entertained. yesterday. by
Mrs. DR.. Packard. This wide-awake
organization has considerable work OH
hand and is making extensive plans for
the future. Among the good things
promised in the near future is one of
their excellent suppers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

:. II. Foster has left the employ of :.
:. l.ightbody to accept Il position in a
drug store at Portsmouth. y. H. Mr..
Foster left, Tuesday night, for a week
visit Il; bingham before going TO Ports
mouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

IN" remains Of the late Mrs. Martin,
Pullcr, Wi4"W Of Franklin G. Pullen.
auI :. former resident of this place.
were brought heIr from Bangor
"Wednesday. and placed beside those Of
her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

this city in his performance Wednes-
day evening. after 4 weeks stay in this
city. during which time he has had
phenomenal success, playing to big au-
diencts that grew IN size after the first
ntrfnrnIlnna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mr. ana Mrs. Z. f. Files left
Wednesday morning. for New York
where they Will visit their son. O.
Nnllac" Flies Esq, of that city. They
will be away for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
Mrs. Louisa c. Currier.

The death of Mrs Louisa c. Currier
occurred. Tuesday. 1T the home of
Milton Gilman. Mrs. Currier formerly
lived in the city proper and was es-
teelned and respected by a wide circle
of friends. The funeral will be held
today. Rev. W. F. Livingston to Of
ficiato
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Kcv. and Mrs. j. r. Reardon. Mrs.
Laura Folsom, Mrs. Ellen Winslow.
Mrs. NJ. X. Hallett, Mrs. Mary Hallctt.
Mrs. NJ. T.. Holmes were among the
rumh"r who attended the second annu-
al meeting Of the kcnnebec Valley AS
s"cidtion Of Universalists held ut Fair
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Edward Barker Of III" Norrdgewock
Marbl" ana Granite Works, has been in
town Tor il few Gays. setting w work
for Mr.. Bates. Mrs. SaWtclle. Mr.. Pen
ny and other Oakland parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

party of 10 sportsmen who have
been enjoying themselves at the lake
for week, returned 10 Boston YES
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

The supper given, Tuesday evening.
by the ladies' of the :'nivers&list so
victy vas largely attended. The gentle
men acted as walters. About $50 was
allied
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

veterans from the National
home ut Togus We're in town. Wednes-
day to be examined for incr.asa az
pension by the examining hoard conl
sisting of DR.. L. A. Dasconha - ,,,,
hogan; DIR. F. ]. Tavlor of pittsfo,,
and DR.. +. c. Andrews of ~, n'
son. 80 ~ al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Charles Church. who has been visit
ing his brother, John w. Church start
ed. Tuesday, on his return home to
California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

The meeting OF the Wnmen's Christ
ian Temperance Union will be held,
Friday afternoon. with Mrs. j. Fl.
Roberts at the parsonage on Western
Il E,-DlI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

The Amer of AfghanlsIan has sell
ected q new uniform for his army to-
he made out of the same cloth 40 10
used Tor the Russian uniform. II is,
said that the soldiers Will refuse to
wear tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

RaWson \. Warren Of Isle shoro. who
has been visiting friends in this vicin-
ity. left for his home, Wednesday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

There will be a special convocation
Of Jerusalem Royal Arch Chapter. this
evening. with work in the p. NJ. and
NJ. T.. NJ. degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

n varied assortment of goods were
shipped from the Hallowell depot, yes
tcrday, including carload Of suueal-
ing pigs bound for Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Eev. II. NJ. Ives. formerly pastor Of
the Baptist church here, now Of Liv-
crmore Falls. was IN town. Tuesday,
calling on old friends and parishioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Atkins will leave.
this morning. for 4 vacation trip of d
few DAYS which will be passed i'll BGs-
ton ana Vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Sanhorn Lodge. l. .. o. F., will work
the initiatory degree at its regular
meeting. this evening. A full attend
lnce is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

The young people of the Free Baptist
church will mold 4 s"ciabia. Friday
evening at the home OF Miss Eliza
Pullen on the Sidney road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Cynricn Roy has gone to North
Wayne where he will have charge Of
the srythe department of the Wayne
Tool 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Dr. Giddinss Of Gardiner, and Dr.
Goodrich of Waterville were in town.
yesterday, on professional business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

DIR. F. a. Crossman has returned to
Boston. after short stay at NoIozi-
gan Club house, Lake Cobbosseecon-
tee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

for her home in Pittsfield Mass. after
= visit with her daughter, Mrs. F. Z.
McCausland. church street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Edgar H. Emery left. Wednesday.
fn his home III Boothhay Harhor, after
pass,re two weeks vacation in TINS
city and Vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mrs. Della Crowell returned. Tues
day, from a six weeks visit with reia-
tiVcs at Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Miss Anna Norton will start. TODAY.
on her return to New York, after a Wis.,
it to her mother, Mrs. Sarah Norton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Frank B. Mcclure has been enjoying
a few days in the woods at Moose
head Lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

DR.. j. d. Nutting, Jr., went to Ok
ford. yesterday. for a few weeks WIS.,
it TO relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mrs. a. J. Libby left, Wednesday af-
terh"rn. for visit with friends in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
SEVENTEEN DROWNED.
Greek Steamer KeImentink Founders
Northwest Of Ushant.

London. oct. THE Greek steamer
h"lInentiuk. bound from the Black sea
Tor Antwerp. foundered recently %
mics northwest If Usfant Seventeen
"cnt'"rs of the crew. Including the
captain ana other officers. were
"'""ned. Eight survivors landed az
NN'MneS' near oporto Portugal.
''iA mfrIne registers available DO
~ mention the steamer Kelmentink.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Nj. 'l'rH limbs IS visiting her
r.''e!, "A N"rth Fairfield. for i few
duls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. II. X. Mo. reII returned.
"Wednesday. from a stay at Poland
Springs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mrs. Otis Gray of Iitchfi"lG, is the
guest Of Mrs. ). &. Payne, Lincoln
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

\ London physician thinks that with
IVY ears all bacteria that are harm
Al WIN nav" been killed and that the
o"p'e OF the twenty-first century will
-iNe to be 100 wears old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Percy White returned. Wednesday,.
after Attending tn" meeting of the
brotherhood Of St Andrew in Philade
phia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mrs. Nahum Brewer "f southport. is
the gust of Mrs. Augustus MDrang in
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
SKOWHEGAN.

J, +. HOLMAN IF Athens. was in town
on legal business Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
OAKLAND.

F. II, Lyt"rd has returned from =.
business "Trip To New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
HALLOWELL.

A. f. Chandler has returned to Bos-
ton, after a visit to the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mr~. Nrlh" prak" Of Albion is in
l'Nn f"r tn rurroS, III receiving meii-
WA treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

MI. ana Mrs. F.. G. Robinson AMI
F, hilt,ren Of North Monmouth. are Wis
itins- Mr. ana Mrs. ID. y. Hilton in
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

tn" ladies' Of III" congregational So
citty viii serve i Harvest dinner at the
Vestry. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Ih" la@i,S # Hrntuu will serve
.hi + 1t tnr scuno,nuusc. this even
lt-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mrs. George Fl. Sedvey and son. Rob.
will leave for Punta Gorda Fla, Oct.
15
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Nj, 'ld Al'~. Ter, Ntrn"y VI Albion,
l.N" h''n H t"Al, visiting friends for
!, t,A days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

'"lhh'r lrnn here attended the
HI n'lN' Si',e convention which opened
Nh N"irlNii.e. Wedn, s,iav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

The regular quarterly ass mpIv OF
Aduniram Council r u 5. NJ. will he
held a, Masonic hall at -" this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

REV. ana Mrs. A. 9. Hussey Of War
rem. were in toNA, Tuesday. calling on
It lativrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

E'N. r. " N"nl, Of Wiscasset. is
t'n- Sno~t # h-.v. ANA Mrs. ]. II. Pear
d"E @"r y tru jayS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mrs Helen : Cohum and Mrs. Res-
sic kn"N Harding attended the Rap-
list convention at Wa,oryille. Wcdnes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

y : Hl I"n"s .. Fairfield tent':.
N.~ vi-itii- f-js1'I, .,rr" Oh Tuesday
.,,.ut...-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Nolin went
To Nat"rville. "Wednesday. to attend
the Baptist convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
GA RDTNER.
Journals Telephone Call, 3-12.

Miss jennie Cooke and Mrs Best
went to Boston, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Miss crystal Chase left Wednesday.
for her home in I>eut's Hill. after Il Wis
il with Miss Mabel cobb in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Miss Molie Carson of Randolph. left
Vein sfay. for a visit With relatives
III Ecultield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Hon. VIM. 7. Haines of Waterville.
was n town for 4 few hours. Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

MS A~oeS Estes of this town, has
I iii. i"S>lHs few days in Unity WITH
II i '''S. SAr viii r.t1I,n home. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mrs. Georgia liurnfam Of Farming
dale. Who has been visiting in Boston,
returned home. "Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Harry u. Haley !"fy, Wednesday. t,
reSun" his duties with a party of sur
vcyCr< on the Somerset Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

J. J. HarNille Of Augusta was calling
on old friends IN town. Wednesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Hon. :. J. Walton vent 70 Augusta.
"Wednesday. to be present at the meet
ing Of tn" Governor and Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Miss Evelyn Holman. who has been
working at Northeast Harbor during
III" summer. returned Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

r.r" rhil Delta Theta fraternity Of
ur,, ~ re Will hold it, ANNUAL ban
IN i IEe Gerald, on Friday even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

The Tuesday Club plans to give an
entertainment in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

pruered new class caps. They are to
pe Nhite' with the figures .'o5" in
green. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

Mrs. S. Il. Hersey left, WednesaaF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06

The seniors in the High school have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-06
GOLDEN CROSS.

Referee-Clarey. Umpire Ring. Tin
ers. Case and Robbins.
The Jewish outlook., 1904-10-28

been patriotic. especially in this great
land of ours In other lands he does
not enjoy equal rights: he cannot breathe
the air in common with his fellow cltl-
zcns of other faiths; how much more
should the American citizen of Jewish
faith contribute to this great republic
OF the west, where he stands on plane
OF equality with the best and the fore
most where he figures in peace and war,
and where in every city and hamlet OF
our great country, when given the oppor-
tunity, he stands among the best and the
most excelled in all the lines of civic
duty and achievement. That Jew would
be indeed recreant to his faith and a
traitor to humanity if he did not live for
the best of this republic and, if need be,
die for the republic which gives him the
privilege of proving to the world that
the Jew to-day, as in all the days of the
past, is a man, and when given the op-
portunity will vindicate his manhood.
Thus, my friends, the American citi-
zens of Jewish faith have been, and are
patriots, soldiers and citizens. and the re-
public has recognized this.
Time and again. from the earliest days
of the American republic, from the days
of Washington and jefferson, down to
this day Of Theodore Roosevelt, our gov
ernment has been just in dealing with
the American citizens of Jewish faith.
1t can be no secret that in 1870 Gen
eral Grant appointed Benjamin Peixotto
as our Minister to ROumania. who OBJ
tanned good results. Peixotto had been
five years the Grand Master of this Or
der which was fully equipped to dis
charge those duties and General Grant
gave him that immemorial letter, which
quote: ''The bearer of this letter is a
citizen of the United States, Benjamin
F.. PeiXOttO, who goes to Roumania to dis
charge the duties of an unpaid mission"
''In our country where we recognize
no nationality or creed only citizenship,
we hope and trust that Mr.. Peixotto will
be received in the spirit of kinship with
which we have endorsed him this day.
This letter, my friends, was written in
my presence, by General Grant, man
whom so many persons say has been un-
couth For eight years l was as close
to General Grant as I have been to any
man alive. and | know what he felt and
what he did.
In the Berlin treaty there was an Eng
lish Jew, who, although baptized, re-
manned Jew in all his feelings Benia-
min Disraeli; and when in 1872 the cry
Of distress came from Bessarabia, banish-
ing the Jews Of that country, it was
General Grant who came to the front
and cable was sent to our minister, who
of,, +o Ill