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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-13
TAX NO TICE.

I will be at the following places on the dates
named for the purpose of receiving state and
county tax returns for the year 1904:
Twelfth District Friday, April l, Monday
Spril IS, Wednesday May 4.
Brentwood Monday, April 4, Wednesday, April
20, Friday, May 6.
Sasser-. Wednesday, April 8, Friday, April p,
Monday May 9.
Doverel-- FRIDAY April 8, Monday, April 25,
Wednesday, May II.
Eleventh District Monday, April H. Wednes
day, April %, Friday, May ID.
New Eleventh Wednesday, April ID, Friday,
Al ril 20, Monday, May 10.
Parrott-- Friday, April 15 Monday May ?,
Wednesday, May 18.
Will be in Dawson every Saturday and during
court week.
Please examine your deeds so that you can cor
rectly return each lot or part of lot you own
j. I. WALLER, Tax Receiver.
March 81 1904
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-13
A Cure for Headache.

Any man, woman or child suffering
from headache, biliousness or dull,
drowsy feeling should take one or two
of DeWitt's Little Early Risers night
and morning. These famous little
pills are famous because they are a
tonic as we'll as a pill. While they
cleanse the system they strengthen
and rebuild il by their tonic effect up
on the liver ana bowels.
Sold by DAWSON DRUG co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-13
Plymouth Rock Eggs.

Pure Bred plymouth Rock eggs for sale. S1.00
per 15 "a rs GILL,
R. F. d. Mol, PARROT, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-13
Estray Horse.

bay mare, about five years old split in one
ear and brand on left front muscle. Left my
house near Herod last Thursday afternoon. SUIT
a bic reward for her return.
NATHAN RADON Herod, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-13
For Sale or Rent.
Notice.

For painting, paper hanging and decorating see
1r write me or leave orders at Bell Bros.
j. w. HUCKABY. Brentwood, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-13
Administrators Notice,

All persons holding claims against the estate
of Susan n. Brown, deceased, are hereby notified
to present same with proper voucher to me for
payment, and all persons owing said estate are
likewise notified to settle with me. This March
g. 1904 w. NJ. BROWN, Administrator.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-13
Game Chickens.

Pure bred Pit Game War Horse eggs now fol
sale at SO per Is Cockerels and pullets for sale
next fall The Jim Clark breed.
H. X PRIEST, Parrot, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-13
A New COIored Doctor

DIR. HILL, graduate from Mehary College is
located in Dawson on South Main Street over C.
G. Lewis ~ Bros. store. Dr. Hill is prepared to
treat diseases of long standing, and will visit
your home at any and all times. Office hours
from 7:30 to a. m, and from 2 to D. IN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-13
For Sale.

Good cheap horse, five barrels good Georgia
cane syrup, good large refrigerator, almost new,
big lot secondhand furniture, bedding, etc,
cheap. DANlSNDANlDSON Co
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-13
For Sale.

Three desirable building lots. One on Mechan-
ic street. lO7x133 feet; two corner lots, one on
Nelson avenue. 107xl42 feet and one on Eighth
avenue, 82xl15 feet, Apply to -
w. G. KENDRICK.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12
oEA7- Or STANLEY

Sir H.--r 80 aa
t.-.a- esq .-.s A
p -.a Associate Pes a
IS ... DIS pass rs .. @ .a.s @
v...- d. explorer las a. ---
Twenty years ago D.. ~as .a a: The
most famous u.r Boz -ze a., 1zl
the story 1t OH. explorations 30 the
heart ~ darkest africa real like &C..
Ton E-gls1l d. largely Indebted 20
l.m .ar her PCS .e--.ons 10 Africa But
.or bis explorations much tla- Sc now
common Euce-e5ge would have been
unknown He penetrated The Jungle
rt that. mysterious country when cliy
.asazs all wild beasts Inhabited g.
He was ,ae FIRST aa..a man ever seen
many 70 '.e aaraa-.a. tribes ana
'aa u.-a.r. escapes q. This daring
explorer a.E members ID. DIS party
rs-. 200 aa-. ing topics 1t O dec
o. T.. ~a--.- ' .a..
H. r.I Ur.
n -.-s aa a. The
..
and
....
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

Manila. May ll.-Lieut. Winfield
Harper and rhirty-nine men RI Com
pany Z. OF the l7th United States In
lanrry. were caught on May 5 in am
bush by several hundred Moros. Two
American officers and fifteen men
were killed and five We're wounded.
The ambush occurred al Simpaton. on
the EAST shore Of Lake Liguasan, Isle
of Mandana.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

Judge j. =. Dicker-on. recently ap.
TJi@'ed Judge of the federal court Tor
the Southern district. came in last
night 10 visit his old cla,smate, F.
A. Kellogg This morning be took
tie cath OF ONCE before Judge Clay.
Judge Dickerson was formerly
jIdge Of the eighth judicial district
O.. Kansas. His home IS al Marion
Capital
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

Mrs Josie sumner. Bremond, Texas.
writes, April -, 1902: 81 have used
Billiards. Snow Liniment In my fam
lily for three years ! would not be
without IL IN the house. ! have used
IL on my little girl for growing pains
ana aches In her knees. II cured her
right away ] have also used 10 for
frost bitten feet, with good success.
j. Us the best liuimeut ! ever used.
-5c, zoe, 81. Sold ty " B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

The last week Of April witnessed
the organization Of a long list Of new
industrial enterprises in the South,
and many states shared in these eyl.
dences Of progress and prosperity.
North Carolina was especially favor.
ed. But We are assured that mo
states south Of Mason and Dixon's
line riyaled the splendid Territory Of
Oklahoma in the capitalization Of the
companies formed, IT surpassed that
young commonwealth in the variety
and solidity Of the business under.
tabings begun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

It Is probably an a mistake about
the B-ish having captured lllig.
What they really did was just 10 be-
neyolently assimilate and appropriate
the country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

Keep your eye on China. she mas
perhaps been prudent In waiting uU-
90 he course of events in the interior
Of Manchuria has liberated her terri
tory without any direct action of her
ON, but she IS likely soon 20 come
o. the conclusion that the neI.ralty
idea IS being worked 20 her ow1 even
tual disaster and will take action az
Csrdinelv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12
A Dainty Dessert
To set before a Hing
A Positive Necessity.

Having 10 lay upon my bed for "A
days from a severely bruised leg. |
only found relief when / used a bot
tie Of Billiards. Snow Liniment. lean
cheerfully recommend il as the best
medicine for bruises ever sent 70 the
afflicted. Il has now become a posi-
tive necessity upon myself. D. r.
Byrnes, merchant, Doversyille, Texas.
25c, SOC, 81. Sold by W. 3. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

The state department Of the United
States has asked the consent o. Great
Britain for troops 20 march across n
small part q Canada that Tne circui.
tons route 10 Alaska may be ayCi1el.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

a Georgia editor defends tie large
hats worn by woman He says that
they have their faults. but 10 us they
always prove a blessing. for many is
the time We nave sat behind them
10 church and slept undi-tur5ea
throughout the whole sermon
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

Hot and cold water baths, shower
baths, from : a. n. 10 9 p. II. at the
Wilmington hotel barber shop. Come
and see US. 3-2w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

In every home there is almost daily
need Of Creollum, a cheap and relia.
bic ge-micide, disinfectant AMI anti.
SEPTIC. We sell it in any quantity. F.
j. Ramsey, druggist. s
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

No stock owner who wishes to
make the largest possible profits
should overlook the value Of Interna.
tional Stock Food. We sell it. F. ].
Ramsey, druggist. S
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

All Uui'at states malls close q.
minutes prior o. t.a.r time
Hereafter the malls Hl.l De closed
a. 9 o.. I'd. Instead o. 5 o. 70 as form.
errv U. EEUIIELr. + n.
Use 'te Long .s'5Lre Telephone
AMI cab r1 Phone 81 9, N you want
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

Our circular tells the story a. a
great undertaking-rhe cutting 20
pieces ~ prices for two Jays at the
Ardmore Dry Goods company Read
circular and save money 70
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12
Tackle to the fsherman's delight at
WILLIAMS, CORHN & cos.
Notice Of Sale.

On Saturday. May p. | will sell at
public outcry for cash 10 the highest
bidder in the town CT Tishomingo. the
property OF the Capital Construction
company, consisting OF engine, 5oiler
and other machinery for the making
If brick, together with al, Improve.
ments on about two or th.ep acne : Of
land. GUY p. COpP,
Trustee in Bankruptcy.
Potter, Bowman & Potter, Attor.
neys. 1910
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

The White Mountain and Acme
Grand Reirigeratogs.
sim WEEKS BROS
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sulphur.
The bankers have. gene after many
expression. OIL. having hal an enjoy
able time while la-a
The Resesa1s gave a very pleasal.
entertainment last lisat % the men
5srs ans friends az .ae Bland hotel
T~naeser.ile.
urs Harrington an, cray have rs
termed from Ardmose where they
sent 90 attend the Medical Assoc.a
ton
Mrs T. T. Harper and Miss willie
Peian went % Marietta yesterday
Marietta.
T, Harrison and bus sister Mis-.
Lee are here visiting
Lebanon.
DR. R..s...l ot Powell was here
Tr. ag
% % Iaa.ae and wu Howe spent
s1 o~al.gs... Jay or Powell Sunday.
60 % Laa.ue U.,.. cir. .l- raarr
.I very -..s
Born O.. Nr and M-s "a. ~ D 10.
lord. e. eIr-
w. j. Williams returned l.au O.
business '-.n to Ma.u Tuesday
Nr- sam IcK.az.. i reported
very ..a
Thu. little daughter a. C. H saar1y
.- sick rai- week.
There BE- 10 be q .az supper here
next Saturday night ana a good time
expected
q. D. Dalton and SIT. Tweed were
here Tuesday in the interest of the
Crown Boiling Works and the Ard.
more Grocery company 20 Ardmore.
Homer Moss AMI family left yester-
day for sulphur far q few days Wis.
.Ir.
r. J. s@aabaster is q visitor at sui.
paur this week.
Crops and gardens are looking fine
now
Lone Grove.
Dr. Forest Sullivan of st0uewau
wa. here yesterday visiting bis broth.
a- Dr. sullivan of this place.
The 1@r.trar-af meeting here has
closed ami Rev Moore has returned
TO Dis lome az Evansville.
Chagris.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

The Salvation Army will serve a
good dinner and ice cream on Thurs
day. the 18th instant, for the benefit
Of the local work. lift
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

Lightning ice cream freezer is a
bundle Of home luxury. Get one Of
slim WEEKS BROS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-05-12

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-07

swing Of the music contributed to make
the affair the most brilliant ever seen.
Among the dancers were Misses Mary
Battle, Mary Geiger, Mary Kicks, Mary
Harrison, Annie Lee Bum, Florence
Chalk, Ballad Ramsey, Ethel Pitts,
Fannie Brodie, of Wilson, Benah John
son, of Petersburg; Lottie Thompson,
Ethel Rawls, of Durham; Mary Harrison,
of Weldon; Irene Backrach, OF Roam
oke; Gertrude Oppenheimer, Pearle Tay-
lor, Bessie Bum, Mesdames Jacob Bat
tie, Jr., ]. c. Braswen, L. ID. Bullock,
and Merrs. j. r. Cooper, A. b. Willing
ham, r. w. Rawls, F. P. Spruil. w. l..
Phifer, j. p Bum, G. N. Swindell, P. r.
Capelle, VIM. Gordon, Hugh Williford,
VIM. w. Williford, John Arlington,
Badly Thorp. Clarence Swindell, Harry
Abram, Richard Gorham, ]. G. Braswell.
w. D. Martin. w. T. Joyner, Ballard
Smith and S. D. Macdonald.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-07
Twenty-Eighth Wedding Anniversary

Louisburg, N. c., Feb. 6.-(Special.)-
Rev. ]. R. Brooks and Miss Mary Pauline
Hill, daughter of the late David S. Hill,
were married at the residence of Prof M.
S. Davis, of this town, on the Ali day of
February, 1879 The twenty-ffth ami
versary of this marriage has just given
a reception at the parlors of the Louis
burg College.
A goodly number of the friends in the
town were present and a most enjoyable
occasion was had. Refreshments were
served and many letters and kilograms OF
congra tulations and good wishes were re-
ceived, together with silver testimonials of
good will of many valuable articles. Our
gift especially appreciated was from friend
in Charlotte, their former home, con-
sisting of twenty five new bright silver
dollars, enclosed in a silver box. accom-
panied with card from the donors.
The Doctor and his wife are at pres
ent making their home in Louisburg at
the college. and the community are to be
congratulated at having them with us.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-07
McLarty--Brown.

Concord. N. c., Feb 6.-(Special)-An-
nouncement is made of the approaching
marriage of Rev. f. K. McLarty. pastor
of the Central ethodist church Of Con
cord, and Miss Mary Whitmel Brown,
daughter Of Mrs. E. L. Brown. Of Ashe-
vile. The marriage will take place on
the 18th of February at 2:30 in the after
noon in North Asheville Baptist church,
and will be performed by Rev. James
Atkins, d. D., of Nashville. Tenn.
The bride elect is handsome. attrac-
tive and talented young woman known
and loved by a large circle because of her
splendid disposition and lovely character.
The groom to be is an able young Metho,
dist minister, whose work has been of
much good in the church He is now
pastor OF the Methodist church here hay
ing been sent here from Asheville where
as pastor of the Chestnut street Methodist
church he attained an envable reputa-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-07
PERSONALS.

Mr.. n. H. Whitfield of Greenville is a
visitor here.
Capt. f. NJ. Pace of Wilson was here
yesterday.
Mr.. Fl. H. McLendon of Wadesboro was
in Raleigh yesterday.
Mr.. J. S. Parker of Greensboro was in
Raleigh yesterday.
Commissioner of Agriculture s. L. Pat
terson left yesterday to spend Sunday
with Mrs. Patterson at Salem.
Prof E. l.. Middleton, of Cary, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. w. A. Guthrie, of Durham, was
here yesterday returning from court at
Pittsboro.
Col. Isaac F. Dortch, of Goldsboro, is
here to spend Sunday.
Mr.. A. w. Chandler, of Goldsboro, is
in the cit-.
Mr.. Allen J. Ruffin, of Hillsboro, was
here yesterday.
DR.. Harry Utley, of Apex, was here
yesterday.
Mr.. w. C. Petty of Carthage, was in
the city yesterday.
MIR. r. N. Simms left yesterday for
Gaffuey, S. c., to visit his parents.
Mr. w. H. McLendon, who has been
here on legal business, returned to Wades-
boro yesterday.
Hon. E. j. Hale. Of Fayetteville, editor
o. the Fayetteville Observer, after
visit here left for his home yesterday.
Mr.. Oscar c. GrIgoryy OF Louisburg, was
here yesterday on his way to Auburn to
join his wife, who is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Johns.
Mr.. ]. H. Dean, of Wake Forest, was
in the city yesterday.
Col. F. A. Olds and son. Douglass, left
yesterday afternoon for Lakeview
Prof. M. c. S. Noble, of the State Uni
versity, was here yesterday.
Mr.. W. W. Eagles, of Chapel Hill, is
in the city.
Mr.. j. G. Sizer, of Goldsboro, is visi-
tor here.
Mr. Stanly Winbourne, of Chapel Hill,
is in Raleigh.
Mr.. L. A. Carr, of Durham. is in the
city.
Mr.. w. H. Adams has returned from
a visit to New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-07
A Japanese Social.

Greensboro, N. c., Feb. 6.-(Special)-
Last night from z to 10 O'Clock at the
residence Of Mr.. T. A. Hunter on Pearson
street, the Ladies Aid Society of Grace
NJ. P. church, gave a Japanese social
There were Japanese lanterns in abund-
ance, Japanese curios. Japanese pictures,
The ladies' were dressed in japanese cos
tunes and japanese love songs were
played and sung. Pit, finch and other
games were played. Delicious refresh
ments consisting of chicken salad. pickles,
waters and tea were served. About fifty
or sixty people were present. A substan-
tial sum was realized and all present
were given happy evening.
Mr.. S. Archer Gibson will give one of
his grand organ recitals at West Mark
ct street church next Tuesday evening,
February 9th at eight O'Clock. He is a
master of the pipe organ.
Thursday night at the rooms of the Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-07
WiIIis.-B0Wers.

The wedding of Miss Lottie McMichael
Bowers, of Richmond, Va, and Mr.. George
Francis Willis, of Waynesville, North
Carolina, will occur on February 18th, at
Shelbyville, Kentucky, at the home of the
brides sister, DR.. and Mrs. w. B. Logan.
The bride to be is a daughter of the
late John Bowers, one of Richmond's most
prominent business men. Mr.. Willis is a
popular travelling salesman, who has
many friends throughout the South. After
the bridal trip to New York and Eastern
cities they will make their home at the
Piedmont Hotel, Atlanta, Ga. The an
nouncement of their wedding will be of
great interest to the many friends of the
contracting parties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-07
WOMAN and
SOCIETY.

Mrs. I. T. Hunt, of Kittrell, after a
visit at the home of her brother. Mr.. r.
B. Raney, left for her home yesterday.
Mrs. S. F. Witt left yesterday for
Richmond to visit her daughter, Miss T.
D. Xix.
Miss Margaret Austin arrived yester-
day from Smithfield and is guest at the
home of Mr. Oscar Green.
Miss Dorothy Webb, of Boydton,
Va, is visiting at the home of Capt. T.
w. Davis.
Miss Routh Battle, after a visit to
Mrs. 1. NJ. Proctor, returned to her home
yesterday.
Mrs. Irene Cardwel1, of Morrisville,
was in the city yesterday with her father,
Rev. w. G. Clements.
DR. Joel D. Whitaker is in Philadelphia
with Mrs. Whitaker. who is there for
treatment They will shortly go to Cali
fornia as physicians prescribe that climate
for Mrs. Whitaker.
Miss Bessie Utley is confined to her
home by sickness.
Mrs Robert Thompson and children,
of Durham, are in the city to spend sew
eral weeks with Mrs. A. A. Thompson.
Mrs Charles Horne has returned to
Clayton.
Miss Kate Thackston. of Durham, is
here on a visit to Miss Esther Hester.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-07
AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION WITH A
Canltal of SoSn nnn nrtn Ll;..ll

AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION WITH A
capital of $250,000 established seven
years and IN successful operation in fif-
teen states, embracing among it's pa
irons nearly all of the leading mercantile
nrms and manufacturers of New York
Chicago and st. Louis is extending its
business throughout the United States
and Canada and desires correspondence
with competent men as exclusive ter
rltorlal managers who will, after
thorough investigation invest $1,000 to
$1,000 in the dividend paying stock of
the company, with satisfactory guaran-
tee against loss, salary $4,000 per month
and 10 per cent of net profits which
should at least equal salary. System
protected by copyrights and in demand
Dy all merchants mad manufacturers the
year around 95 per cent OF patrons
nave renewed contracts for seven years.
System simple Complete mastery
quickly acquired. No scheme. No spec
ulation. Straight, clean, honorable bus
mess. Will stand the most searching
Director of Agencies, Tribune Building,
Chicago,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-07
LEAP YEAR BALL.
A Brilliant Society Event Given by
Rocky Mount Young Ladies.

Rocky Mount, N. c., Feb. 5.-(Special.)
The Leap Year Ball given by the
young ladies at Gayety Hall on thursday
evening was decidedly the most delightful
affair ever given in Rocky Mount. the
young ladies have always enjoyed hne
reputation for the elegance OF their al
fairs, and although this was their first
effort at giving dance, their reputation
was thoroughly maintained last evening,
and great credit is due the managers,
Misses Annie Lee Bum and Mary Bat
tie.
A program dance was given before the
german and proved to be one of the most
enjoyable features of the evening. The
cards were hand painted and were both
novel and pretty. The hall was tastefully
decorated and together with the hand.
some gowns of the women and the merry
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-07
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY.
Lee Anniversary Celebration at Home
of Mr.. John II. Winder. in Column
bus. Ohio.

The Columbus, Ohio, Dispatch has the
following which will be read with interest
by all whose hearts beat in sympathy
with the work of the Daughters of the
Confederacy.
Thoseof the Southland VINO attended the
birthday celebration of General Robert E.
Lee given by the United Daughters of
the Confederacy Tuesday evening at the
home of the President Mrs. John H. Win
der, the Cumberland, were indeed patri-
otto.
The entire apartment was decorated
lavishly with the Confederate red and
white, the hostess herself wearing
charming gown of white silk and chiffon
and scarlet velvet, carrying out the
Southern colors. Broad red and white
ribbons were everywhere, and drapcries
of flags, both of the red and white and
the stars and bars The dining room was
especially beautiful with red and white
carnations as decorations. While the ex
act birthday of General Stonewall jack
son is not known, it too was in January.
and both Generals. warm friends during
their lives. were alike remembered
! Mrs. Wlnder made graceful little
speech of welcome to the veterans who
were there and spoke feehngly of the
cause for which they fought so many
years ago, in vain. She also paid a low
| ing tribute to General Gordon, who has
! just died, and who was so universally ad-
mired. Rev. John Hewitt read a
paper on the Life of General Lee Con-
! federate songs and "reminiscences by veter-
ans were enterd into heartily Fifteen
crosses of honor were awarded as many
Confederate veterans in this city in recog-
milton of brave and faithful service. Res
olutions of respect and veneration were
drawn up honoring the memory of the
late General Gordon.
After the program of songs and speeches,
refreshments were served.
A very delightful part of the evening
was the sending to Mrs. Herrick, of "a
red and white carnations tied with broad
red and white ribbons lettered in gold
The huge bouquet was carried on mas
sive silver salver an hairloom. by enc
of the Confederate veterans with the ac-
companying note:
Mrs. Herrick:
Dear Madam: While the Daughters of
the Confederacy are celebrating this even
ing the birthday of General Robert E.
Lee and mourning the death of General
Gordon, they have room in their hearts
for thoughts of the wife of the governor
of Ohio, whom they delight to honor
and beg that she will accept these GA car
nations as an expression of the glad well
come and good will of as many members
Of the United Daughters of the Confed-
Ieracy. Respectfully, Florence Tucker Win
der. President.
Both Governor and Mrs. Herrick sent
in return their heartiest thanks for the
| kindness shown them by the daughters
of the South