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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

FOTC OttNtub 10 lO-
Gated within the District Of Columbia
Just north of the city proper and within
a mile or two of the soldiers home.
President Lincoln, who lived at the SOL
diers' home during the summer, went
across the country a mile or two to the
front of the union line and stood on the
Notifications to observe the movements
of both armies.
It is related that his tall figure was
made the target for the bullets of the
sharpshooters of the confederate forces,
and It was only at the solicitation of the
officers in command that he agreed to
retire from his exposed position. A
story is told that Lieut.. Col. John M.
Frazee, who was in immediate command
of the fort, ordered President Lincoln to
retire from the parapet. The latter
turned to him and laughingly declined
to heed the order, saying that he was
himself commander-in-chief of the
army and not subject to any order. His
escape from death or injury on this oc-
casion has often been referred to as
miraculous, as he was In plain view of
the enemy and within easy reach of their
sharpshooters, who occupied places of
advantage in the branches of tall trees
and behind fences.
The hardness Of the government to
recognize just claims is evidenced by
the fact that an old colored nanny"
named Betsy Thomas, free negro, who
owned the property taken by the gov
eminent for the Notifications, has not
yet been paid. She is now 80 years old,
but still lives in hopes that congress will
reimburse her for the ground taken. A
bill In her behalf has passed the house
and is now in the senate committee and
favorable action may be had at the COM
ing session.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

Senator Charles w. Fairbanks, OF In
diana, delivered his first formal speech
of the campaign at White River juno
ton, VT, August 20. People from all
parts OF western New Hampshire were
present. The demonstration was ar
ranged as welcome from the people Of
Windsor county to the Indiana senator,
whose father was born within its
limits.
Chairman Alfred e. Watson, of the
state committee, and Lieut.. Gov. 2. s.
Stanton, at the head Of delegation rep
resenting all parts Of the state, well
coined Senator Fairbanks to the state.
After luncheon in the state building the
party was driven to the high school
grounds, where hundreds Of persons had
assembled. At the conclusion of
brief address by Senator Proctor the
candidate for vice president was pre-
scented. He was given an enthusiastic
reception.
Address Of Mr.. Fairbanks.
Following is the address Of Senator
Fairbanks:
We have entered upon a campaign Of
far-reaching moment. We are to deter
mine the policies that shall be in force
and the administration which shall be
in power for four years to GOMEZ The
candidates and platforms are before the
people. The records of the parties are
a part of our familiar history. and we
should be able to Judge what policies
and what administration will best ad-
vance our welfare. We should con-
slider the questions before us and deter
mine them in the light Of the Preside
without passion and without preju-
dice.
One of the uppermoet questions Is:
Does the administration Of President
Roosevelt merit vote Of confidence?
This question confronts us at the very
threshold of the debate. The president
took up the duties Of his office at Sc
rious moment in the history Of the re-
public. He assumed his great respon-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

The town o. Biadensburg has grown
very little since that day, and two or
three old buildings still remain as they
were 80 years ago, when they afforded
shelter for troops on both sides. There
is nothing. however, about the capital to
indicate thatit was burned, as the build
ing has been enlarged and rebuilt sever
al times since that disastrous day. The
British soldiers on that occasion used
the congressional library. of some $4,000
volumes, as kindling for the fire that
Quilted the capitol building. The white
house also was burned, the outer walls.
however, remaining intact and much Of
the interior arrangement. The story Is
told that President Madison, during
whose administration this war occurred.
was 30 confident Of American victory
that he had prepared a feast for the
American commanders, to be partaken
of in the white house when the battle
was over. The feast was prepared, but
the rout OF the American troops through
the capital warned the president that 1t
would be well to seek safety across the
IOtOindS iutO Vh6ihios ohu hO Wv W.
leaving the tables spread with the good
things he had prepared for the Ameri-
cans. This feast. 1t Is said, was enjoyed
by the British when they reached the
white house.
This hasty departure Of President
Madison is denied and 1t does not agree
with the Observation-Disclosures story Of the
action Of Dolly Madison, the beautiful
mistress of the white house, who had
time to remove much of the furniture
from the mansion before the British en-
tered Washington. The fine, full-length
portrait of Gen. Washington, which has |
for century or more occupied the place
of honor In the executive mansion, was |
rescued by Dolly Madison on this occa-
sion. She had the presence Of mind to !
cut the picture out of its frame, conceal |
1t in a Trollgof carpet which was taken
across into Virginia and preserved until
after the war, when II was brought back /
into its place In the mansion.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

sibilities with due appreciation Of
their gravity, and gave assurance to
his countrymen that he would carry out
the policies Of his predecessors. The
people were familiar with them. They
were the policies of the republican par
ty. They had brought the country i'm
measurable prosperity, and they nat
urally desired their continuance.
Record Of Twelve Years.
Let us see what republican admins
tration and republican policies have ac-
complished. We may compare demo-
cratic and republican administrations
with profit. Fortunately we have be-
fore us the records of both parties dur
ing the last IL years. Twelve years
ago the country was in the enjoyment
of an unusual degree of prosperity.
There was work to be had on every hand,
and at good wages. The farmer re-
ceived remunerative prices for the prod
ucts of the farm. Benjamin Harrison
was then president-one of the ablest
men who has held the chief executives
Office. The public business was we'll
transacted. The Mckinley tariff law
was in full operation.
In the face of all this the democratic
party denounced republican prosperity
"as fraud and robbery of the great
majority Of the people for the benefit
Of the few" 1t was declared to be I'M
constitutional. and the repeal of the Nc
Kinley law was demanded. The peo-
pie in an unguarded moment in the ex-
ercise Of their sovereign rights, voted
out OF power the republican admins
istration and expressed their judgment
In favor OF repeal OF the Mckinley
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

were victorious over about 5000 Ameri-
can troops. which, with the exception Of
some 900 enlisted soldiers and sailors,
were the rawest OF inexperienced MILL
tia The Americans became democrat
lied early in the fight and the 5000 Brit
fish regulars drove them through Wash
ington and Georgetown and captured
the national capital.
There is very little remaining to sug-
gest thatthis Important battle was fought
and the capital invested by the British.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

ton has just passed.
This was the for
tieth anniversary
of the battle Of
Fort s t e v e n s ,
W h | C h occurred
during Gen. Jubal
Early's attack and
attempt to capture
Washington. On
the morning Of
July IL, 1864, this
battle opened, and
President Lincoln
went out to wit
ness the contest.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10
Papa's Answer.

Little Elmer-Papa, what is Shy
lock?
Prof. Broadhead-A Shylock. my son,
Is a man who Is called so by the peo-
pie to whom he lends money, because
he expects them to pay 1t back. Town
Topics.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

observance, al
though It Is the
date Of a very i'm
portant, II some
what painful, Incl
dent in American
history. On that
day just 80 years
ago the little town
Of Bladensburg
six miles from the
national capital.
wasthe scene Of one
Of the hottest little
fights Of the sec
ond war with Eng
land Tho prifiah
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

two addresses, but
when the latter
got into Vermont
he got two more
speeches out of the
obliging speaker
of the house. He
next drew Secre-
tary of War Taft
into the campaign,
and the latt e r
la u G h | n 6 y re-
marked as h e
started for the New
England state that
he would probably
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

al geological park
are sure indica-
{ o n s. The JIM
crease Of animals
of various kinds
during the a s I
year in that reser-
walton has been
g t raordinary.
There is the largest
collection Of elks at
this place Of any
zoo In the world,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

AVID had what
may be called the
prayer habit. In
the text before us
we are given q
glimpse of his in
ner life. The Sc
cret Of his close
fellowship W t b
God, OF his clear
understanding of
the deep things Of
God, of his Joy In
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

Prince Pongc--The missionaries say I,
they hope to reach our hearts. "A
His Friend-Perhaps they will. The
way 20 . mans heart u through HE
stomach -Jestsx.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10
Justice.

Folks is all time cryin' out fer Jus
tice. but II ever man had justice done
him dar'd be many vacant lots in de
real estate Of dis orp.--Atlanta Con.
stitution.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10
Mad Bulls in Hospital.

Two bulls escaped from the arena
at valladolid. Spain. and made their
way into a hospital. where they upset
several beds on which patients were
lying and gored three persons.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10
Old ENOUGH.

He-Miss Eldridge tells me she Is a
Daughter Of the American Revolution.
She-Indeed? have always been I'M
der the impression that she was sister
OF it.-Chicago Daily News.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10
Unmusical.

How did you like our new duet?"
she asked.
"Oh, was that a new duet? I thought
you were only quarreling!"-Yonkers
Statesman.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

gument' should fall below
a certain figure, democratic victory ID
foreshadowed. The man whom repub-
Iican leaders expect to hold Vermont up
TO the required standard is Senator Red
field Proctor, and his position as con-
troller of republican destinies IN that
state would make him Of national I'M
portance were his achievements In state
craft and national affairs to be forgot
ten. Ea
For some weeks republican attention
has been focused upon this veteran New
England statesman and political leader,
and the management Of the state CAM
paign In Vermont has as usual been I'M
der his control and direction. proctor
is not losing any tricks this year." said
one OF the managers Of the national cam
paign as he reviewed the work OF the
veteran senator few days ago. One
of the big cards which the senator plays
IS to bring into his little state some OF
the biggest guns in the republican camp
so that the opening Of the state cam
paign is really the first skirmish for the
national election. Senator Proctor has his
own way Of wheedling prominent men
onto the stump in Vermont. Those who
have liking for sports the senator in
veigles with promises of extraordinary
trout and bass fishing, and to others he
holds out the delights Of summer re-
sorts and pure mountain air. while to
those of agricultural proclivities he pre-
sents the attractions of his own we'll
kept farm, golden BUTTER rich Jersey
milk and the fresh fruits of the soil.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

THE man who Is anxious to see his
name in print is usually the worst sort
Of chump."
mot always Sometimes he may b
the best sort Of a wise man. He may
be an advertiser. "-Philadelphia Led
ger.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

cepted In polltlcai
circles. That Is. II
the republican ma
jority in the Green
Mountain state ex-
ceeds a certain fig
ure, republican
success Is fore
Swallowed In the
general election In
Novem Der. II,
however, the re-
publican majority
80 LyAx
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

The morality of corporation will be
no higher than the morality Of the men
who compose It.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10
Washington in Peril.

The anniversary of another very in
teresting historical event in Washing
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10
The Prayer
Habit a
Sermon by the Highway and
Byway" Preacher.
tcopyrisht. isOl. By ). n. Edson.l

Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 4. 1904.
Text:--"Evening. and morning. and at
noon will l pray. and cry aloud; and He
shall hear my voice"-Ps. 55:17.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10
WASHINGTON LETTER
WHY REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN
sTARTED In VERMONT.
PRocToR's RESPONSIBILITY
His Convincing Way with Great Men
Of His Party-Important Ami
versaries in Capital History
Other Timely Gossip.

Westinghouse goes Vermont so
goes the union, is pretty generally ac-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10
Gets Big Men.

This year Senator Proctor secured the
promise of Speaker Cannon to make
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10
At the Washington Zoo.

Uncle Sam is going into the stock
business II the conditions at the nation
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

Burning Of the Capitol.
August oath passed this year, as It
has for many years, without any special
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-09-10

at the basket and struggled on until
It seemed to him as though he would
drop. What could he do? Well, he
might have done good many things
He might have sat down and cried. He
might have grown cross and impatient
All, how many Of us would under like
circumstances? But he did not. He was
little Christian who prayed, and when
he got into q place where he did not
know what to do he would talk to Jesus
about It. So he set his basket down by
the roadside, and kneeling behind some
bushes, asked help to get home. He was
80 absorbed in his little prayer that he
did not hear the carriage on the soft turf
road draw near the spot and then stop.
His prayer ended he came out to begin
again his weary tramp homeward, and
there before him was carriage waiting.
The driver had seen the basket and
stopped n wonder. And as he saw the
little boy come from the bushes he in
vited him to ride with his basket into
town. And the prayer was answered.
II is In Just such little experiences of life
where God wants us to talk with Him
and ask His guidance and help. And He
will never fall us. Form the prayer
habit. and your life will be filled with
peace and Joy which come from sense
Of the fellowship Of God and His over
ruling care and providences. with
David let us say: Evening, and morn
ing. and at noon win / pray, and cry
aloud, and He shall hear my voice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-25
N~e&4.4-44&~>~s
l.salh Murphy

Joseph Murphy's production of Kerry Cow" was presented at the Jefferson the- atre last night and at a matinee per- formance yesterday afternoon. MT. Mur- phy did not appear. as he is now de- tained at Chattanooga by a nervous col lapse from overwork. A telegram was received last night stating that the com edian was improved and 1t hoped that he will soon be able to join his company.
 MT. Murphy's part as Dan oHara was taken by James P. Kelly, who acquitted himself remarkably well considering the fact that the change was made at short notice. Although Mir. Kelly himself got through the performance very ereditabIy. a number of other changes were made necessary and a number of the players halted over their lines and the play was not acted as smoothly as would have been the case with MT. Murphy in the leading role. However, this unfortunate state of affairs could not be helped and the large audience present seemed to thoroughly enjoy the performance.
 Kerry Cow is one of those sweet old Irish plays, pure, sprightly and aglow with the wit and good humor that are the spice of life There is much of real comedy, refreshing fun and bright lines. The story Is one that has been often told. but is always interesting. The love match of Dan O'Harra and Nora Drew, a mort gage, crnsty old father, a villain and  his tool who strive to ruin the hero and his sweetheart and finally a horse race that Is won by the horse of Nora's brother and permits the Drews to pay off the mortgage the discovery of the vil- lain's machinations and a happy ending constitute the play. The dialogue is witty at times and the return of the carrier pigeons bearing bulletins from the race made a very pretty scene.
 Miss Mary Mermier played the part of Nora Drew with sympathy and charm. John Daly as Major Gruff was good and William T. sheehan as MT. oDrive, the tool of Valentine Day, did an admirable bit of character acting.
 The presence of some half dozen mis- erable "supes" on the stage created un- due hilarity. They were soldiers and the fact that they were purely local militia stuck out all over them. An application of sapolio to their faces and more knowl- edge of what constitutes the bearing of a military man would have helped those neophytes immensely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-25
JACK COOPER NOT ASSAULTED.
Birmingham Boy Says He Was Injured
 By Car In St. Louis.

Jack Cooper, son of Dr Cooper and brother of R. Ely Cooper of Birmingham and who is we'll known here, has written the following letter to The Age-Herald in explanation of reports sent out of St. Louis that he had been assaulted;
 q have just learned that The Age Herald and other Birmingham papers had an account that I was assaulted in St. Louis by two ticket brokers This is a mistake,
 Last week while in St. Louis l was knocked down by an electric car. My head and hip were bruised, also the right side of my face and my right eye, but I am glad to say that 1t Is not serious A small elot of blood formed on the pupil of nay eye but has been taken off and hope will be all right in a few cays.
 .'when I was knocked down by the car the police carried me to the medical dis pensary. At the same time man about thirty-seyen years old, was there who gave his name as Copeland, who said that he had been assaulted by two ticket brolS- CTS, having his wounds dressed.
 This was, I suppose, how they made mistake and sated that 1t was me who was assaulted by the ticket brokers.
 Hoping that you will print this, l am'
 Yours very truly,
 JACK COOPER" Kansas City Mo, November B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-25
RFNFao HOLDS ON.
Lee County Probate Judge Will Wait
 fer tieults to Decide

opellka, November 24 CSpeciaD.-F. M Renfro, probate judge of Lee county, to- day announces that he will not give up the office he now holds to his successor, John B. Lyons, elected at the last gen eral election, until a decision has been handed down from the supreme court, and it is also announced today that Judge elect Lyons will institute contest for the office.
 The difficulty arises from the mix-up oeeasioned by the adoption of the new state constitution, which does not affect all the laws governing the election and seating of state and county officers. Formerly the election for state and coun- ty officers was held on the third Mon. day in August and the officers elected at that time were to take their seats on the third day of November next fol- lowing their election and qualifying. The new constitution provides for the election of these officers at the time of the gen. eral election, which was held subsequent to the Srd Of November, end a literal ob- servance of the law would require the postponement of the time of seating the officers until the third day of November of next year, no act having been passed changing the time of seating the offl- eers-eleet to some time after the date of the election
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-25
REPUBLICAN CLUB
 ENDORSES BUTCHER
FIGHT FOR PosTMAsTERsHlP OF ENsLEY IS COMPLICATED BY THE ELECTION OF THE BEAT 45 CLUB.

Ensley. November 24-fspecial.)-The fight for the postmastership of Ensley, to succeed T. B. Lawler who has resign ed, promises to be a warmly contested one. At meeting of the Beat t5 Re- publican club tonight Frank F. Butcher the well known hardware merchant, was endorsed for the position. As J, W. Clay ton the president of the club, is said to have tine endorsement of the republican referees of Alabama, this action will cause complications.
 Shortly after Mir. Lawler rendered his resignation a fight was made for the place before the referees and after con sidering the matter for several days, 1t was announced that MT Clayton would have the support of the referees. At that time the controversy was thought to have been ended, and the action of the club has created a mild sensation.
 Mir Butcher Is one of the best known men in the city He is a native of Ohio and has been a lifelong republican. He removed to Alabama when quite young and was connected with the Moore & Handley Hardware Co, at Birmingham for several years. coming to Ensley six years ago. Since his residence in this city he has taken a leading part in all local affairs
 MT. Clayton. on the other hand, is one of the republican leaders of the state. He is a member of the state committee, chairman of the beat committee and president of the republican club that took action In MT. Butchers favor tonight MT Clayton has been one of the city's leading citizens for some time, having conducted a most successful wholesale grocery business here for the past several years. fB
 Owing to the prominence of the two applicants for the place the contest will probably be one of the hardest fought for political preferment ever waged in Alabama,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-25
Seven Shelby County Lodges Are Rep
 resented In the Conference.

Montevallo, November 24-(Special)- The Shelby county conference of Masons' representing seven lodges, will be in ses- sion here Thursday and Friday. About 100 Masons are expected. A number have already arrived The hotel is full. and inc nriyate homes are taking as many as they can possibly accommodate.
 Rev. J. w. Shoaff pastor of the Dexter Avenue Methodist church of Montgomery preached the Thanksgiving sermon to the girls of the Industrial college In ac- cordance with the annual custom, Thanksgiving offering of clothing or money was sent from the college to the various orphanages throughout tho state'
 Mir. J. H. Klmball and MT. R. s. Bates came over from Birmingham for the Bibb-Allen wedding.