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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14
His Ambition Guenched.

"Some day you may be president of the
United States" said the patronizing per-
son.
Il hardly think So" answered the
small boy with spectacles "My parents
would never consent to my standing out.
of doors on a March day to be inaugu-
rated. Chicago journal.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14
Snow In Southwest Missouri.

st. Louis, April 7-Snow fell
throughout southwest Missouri, but
melted as fast as it fell. Peach, pear,
plums and other small fruit is in
bloom. No freeze is reported.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14

Evansville, Ind, April S-The Lin
coin cedar tree, on the old Lincoln
farm at Lincoln City, Ind, planted by
Abraham Lincoln when young man,
is dying, and the owner, A. J. Rhoades,
is negotiating for the sale of it to east
ern parties. 1t is to be sold intact.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14

Tobacco seed valued at $3112 was
exported to the United States from
Cuba during the year 1904, as shown
in recent report from Consul General
Steinhart at Havana.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14

A wise man said "Yea, stick to your
fannels, even until they stick to YOU"
And to this let it be added, for the bene-
fit of the impulsive: Put not too much
faith in preventives at 10 cents perrin
dianapolis News.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14
the routes are as follows:

Of the 1921 cases pending, LOIS have
been assigned for either April Is or
May ], leaving 3505 Enacted upon
April / and more than 10000 routes in
operation after April Is.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14
His Burdens TOO Great.

Sedalia, Mo, April 7--Wiliiam e.
Hunter killed himself here with strych-
nine. Illness in his family and bust
ness troubles were assigned as the
cause in letter addressed 10 his wife.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14
The "Girls, Dormitory."

Columbia, No. April 7.-Students at
night moved large two story barn four
squares to campus, and labeled it
Girls Dormitory." Professor of en-
cheering astonished at feat.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14

Atlanta, H., April S.-While running
TO fire, Glen Crihileld, aged IS,
tripped and fell, breaking his neck and
dying instantly. He was the son OF a
widely known editor.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14
Operators and Miners Agree.

Terre Haute, Ind, April S.-The IN
diana operators and miners executive
boards, in joint nesting, agreed on dis
puted points, by which it is believed
there will be less friction during The
ensuing scale year.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14
LAWRENCE DEMOCRAT
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
LAWRENCEBURG. TENNESSEE.

A Japanese bride gives her wedding
presents to her parents. as a slight
recompense for the trouble they have
had in rearing her.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14
The Patients Difficulty.

Doctor-But surely you can locate the
pain.
Patient-That's just it, doctor; | can't.
in my chest or in my back. New Yorker.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14

The longest lighting conductor In
the world is on the Lugspte weather
station, in Bavaria. 1t runs down the
mountain side for three and half
miles to a lake.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14
In a Pinch, Use Aliens Foot Ease.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease,
9. powder. 1t cures Corns, Bunions, Painful,
Smarting, Hot, Swollen feet. AT all Drug
gists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address A. s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14

Every man has right to his opinion,
but only fool has the right to always
say what his opinion is.-Chicago Record
Herald.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-04-14
,spepsia Of Women
ABSOLUTELY NEEDLESS AGONY
Caused by Uterine Disorders and Cured by
Lydia E. Pinkhanl' s Vegetable Compound

A great many women suffer with
form of indigestion or dyspepsia which
does not seem to yield to ordinary treat
ment. While the symptoms seem to be
similar to those of ordinary indiges-
ton, yet the medicines universally pre-
scribed do not seem to restore the pa
tents nogmal condition.
The National tribune., 1905-11-16
CHAPTER XXXII.
NIILLIKEN'S BEND.

L. Kirby Smith Expected to Relieve
PembertOn-Gen. "Dick" TaylOr's Ann
bitious Designs-Attacks on YOung's
Point, MilIiken's Bend Desperate
Fighting Of the Negroes, Standing Mt
Bay-The Furious Texans Beaten on.
Taylor's HumiliatinE Failure-Change
of Opinion as to Negro Soldiers.
All that urgent dispatches and letters
from Richmond could do to save Gen.
Pemberton and Vicksburg was done.
Gen. Joseph E. Johnston was contin-
ually bombarded with messages of all
kinds urging him to strike a blow at
Grants rear which would assist Penn
berton. OF these more hereafter. AS
usual, Joe Johnston's ideas as to what
should be done differed radically from
those of Jefferson Davis, and, besides
reinforcements were not coming in with
anything like the proportion of the ur-
gent dispatches. At most Johnston had
but $4,000 men, with his reports show
ing only something like $4,000 effec-
tiyeS.
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zEaEEaaSSN
M1:OzhPA Rebellion
OPENING OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
By JOHN McELROY.

the raw Indiana recruits which had
been hurried to the front without the
least experience, drill or discipline.
There was nothing in all this to indi-
cate any unusual ability, but Davis pro-
NOTED him to Lieutenant-General and
assigned him to command all Of the
great country west of the Mississippi.
Now Davis was importuning him to
make a movement from his territory
which would relieve Vicksburg and
Pemberton. There seemed infinite pos
sibilities in this direction. He had the
whole of the west side of the Missis-
sippi River from Cairo to New Orleans
to select spot from in which to plant
his blow. From Milliken's Bend up the
river to Cairo was Grants line of COM
munications which he could interrupt,
and below that there were chances to
throw in a reinforcing column, to bring
i'll supplies, to strike a distracting blow
at the besieging force or to cover the
escape of Pemberton's army.
On the other hand, there was the
same perplexing network Of bayous.
swamps and rivers which had so great
iy interfered with Grants movements
against Vicksburg. The operations of
the Union army of the character of
Sherman's capture of Arkansas Post
and Gen. Bankss occupation Of Alex
andria, La, had thrown the Confeder-
ates far off of the river and rendered
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an advance difficult When Banks de-
cided to besiege Port Hudson he with
drew his forces to Brashear City and
I'laquemine. which he held as outposts
covering New Orleans
When Pemberton was first driven in
side his works at Vicksburg Kirby
Smith was instructed to go to his help,
and made some abortive movements
which only brought disappointment and
chagrin to Johnston and Pemberton.
Still, Kirby Smith went to the Missis-
sippi, and remained there some weeks
directing operations.
Lieut.-Gen. Richard Taylor.
Kirby Smiths principal subordinate
| was Maj.-Gen. Richard Taylor, a son
OF President Zachary Taylor, and JEFF
] ferson Davis's brother-in-law. "Dick''
Taylor, as he was commonly called, was
man Of much ability, Of restless, en-
ergetic disposition, OF biting wit and a
| fluent and generally fOrceful writer. He
had entered the army at the head Of
! a Louisiana brigade and defeated Gen.
Fremont at Cross Keys. At Port Re-
which had turned the tide of battle
after we had won the fight. He made
such dash upon Col. Candy as to cap
ture his battery, which Candy retook
ny spirited charge with the 5th and
Ith Ohio, but was unable to bring It
seemed to be no place for Gen. Dick
Taylor In Lees army, and Jefferson
1 Davis therefore sent him to Kirby
Smith, where he was destined to play
quite conspicuous part. He saw that
an opportunity presented itself for strik-
ing directly at the Mississippi River in
the neighborhood OF Eicksburg, where
there was a probability Of capturing
rich stores and OF interfering effectively
with Grants line Of communications.
1 In his desire to strengthen his lines
around Vicksburg Gen. Grant had
stripped the west side of the river to
the last limit of safety. The troops
which had been sent down from Mem
phis TO garrison Lake Providence, Mil
liken's Bend ard Youngs Point had
been mostly moved on across the river
To the line Of investment. very large
lcuantity Of stores had accumulated at
| aIilliken's Bend and smaller ones at
ioung's Point and Lake Providence.
1.-THE guns of the navy were mainly re-
MED upon TO protect these. Milliken's
Bend had been made camp for organ
izing the colored troops. upon which
work the Government had at last en-
tered The feeling in the Army of the
Tennessee was not favorable to ie en-
listmens of the slaves and the recruit
ing did not go on vigorously. Orders
had been read To all the regiments that
non- commissioned officers who were
Recommended by their commanders
could apply for commissions I'm the coll
ered troops, and quite number OF fine
tyoung soldiers who wore Sergeant s
Ichevrons had applied for and Received
commissions as Leutss.arlts and Cap
taliih IN lhe 1giments to be formed.
lLieut1nants. Captains and Majors OF the
It'd white regiments were seeking COM
missions as field officers In the colored
Regiments.
Ono of the regiments being orran-
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officers becoming aware that there was
anything more at Richmond than q
small body OF cavalry. Taylor decided
to take advantage Of the surprise, and
ordered Walker to cook two days ra-
tions and be ready to advance at 6
o'clock that evening. The weather was
intensely hot, and 1t was decided to
make night march to avoid the heat
and also to render less likely any as
sistanee to the garrisons from the gum
boats.
Walker was ordered to send one. h,se
gade to attack Young's pint, one to
attack MilhKep's Bend, and to keep the
third in reserve six miles from Rich
mond. Taylor's signal officer, Lieut..
Louth, with party OF signalmsn, was
Young's Point and make every effort to
communicate with vicksburg. After
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and often assurance, of early exchange,
during my entire term, were like the
poor, in that "they were always with
u.s. or benefit they were, too. for the
promises made the prisoners less trou-
blesome to guard, while they cheered
the Responding captives and so kept
them alive, buoyed by the hope they
might "see the loved ones once more"
While "hope deferred maketh the heart
SICK" it is equally true that hope
eternal springs in the human breast"
so that while repinings, starvation, suf-
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In his answers Johnston makes much
CT the unprepared condition of the
troops and the enormous difficulty Of
supplying them. The destruction of
Jackson had been a very severe blow
in depriving the Confederates Of arms.
ammunition, wagons and other military
supplies. Lorings Division had reached
Johnston from Champions Hill with
out any artillery, wagons or supplies.
The other troops sent TO him were al
most as poorly provided. The country
had been stripped Of provisions and
draft animals. Grie&on's raid had been
very destructive, and its consequences
were grievously felt. The raid of Com
mOdore Porter up the YaZoo and the
destruction Of all the boats that could
be found had cut off that rich granary
OF supplies.
/ have said much previously about
Jefferson Daviss pride of opinion as TO
lis accurate knowledge Of tho cnarac-
ter Of the officers of the Army, knowl-
edge derived from a lifetime Of asso-
citation with the Army as a subaltern
liz the old Regular establishment a
Colonel Of Mississippi regiment in the
Mexican war, as Chairman of the SEN
ate Committee on Military Affairs, and
as Secretary Of War. Jefferson Davis
held that he could not be mistaken in
regard 10 any of the men upon the
military stage, and clung Obstinately TO
tnis belief. 1t had a most important
influence upon the conduct of military
affairs. In most Of his estimates Davis
was quite correct, but in many of them
he was singularly wrong. He chung to
his fayorites pertinaciously, however, in
spite of demonstrations OF their infe-
riority which would have long before
satisfied any other man. OF course, his
n
benefit of the Union cause, and Grant
and Sherman did not hesitate to frankly
acknowledge their great Indebtedness to
him for assistance in their operations.
One Of these fayorites, for which 1t
Is hard TO account, was Edmund X
Smith, better known as T.. Kirby
Smith, which name he assumed after
the original. relative, had been killed
In an assault upon the City of Mexico.
He was born in Florida of a Conneeti-
cut family. and graduated in 1S45 from
the Military Academy, gained two brew
cts for gallantry In Mexico. and had
been selected by Jefferson Davis for
one of the Majors Of that remarkable
I'd u. S. Cav. into which Davis had
promoted SO many of the future Cen
erals of the Confederacy. He resigned
April 6, 1861, and received from Davis
commission as Brigadier-General. He
commanded q brigade at the first bat
tie of Bull Run, and was then made a
Major-GeneraI and assigned to East
Tennessee. There he was the agent of
the terrible prosecutions which Jeffer-
Son Davis inflicted upon the people OF
that unhappy section who remained
loyal to the Government of their faith
ers. At the time OF Bragg's raid against
Louisville, Smith advanced simu,ts-
neOusly against Cincinnati. He allowed
Gen. George w. Morgan to escape him
from Cumberland Gap, and won An
easy victory at Richmond. KY, over
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FOUNDER at short range is wonderful
auailer, and 1T did not take many hurt
ling, moving discharges to change the
battle-rage, OF the Texans into a con-
suming hunger for gafety. The noise
Of the firing brought up other gunboats
as swift as steam could drive them.
and they followed the fight Of McCul-
loch's Texans towaru Richmond as far
as their guns woulda throw their crash
ing shells.
Ranaan.s Brigade. which had been
left inreserve at the forks OF the road,
where it could go TO the assistance of
either McCuiloch OF Hawes. was hur-
ried forward IL help McCuloch; bur
when 1t arYfva4 il found all the light
knocked out ofsTthe ssanguinary-minde
Texans. while the sailors on four gum
CONTINUED on page eight.l
The National tribune., 1905-11-16
By FRANK B. DORAN, St Paul, Mimi.

Campaigns, battles and leading men
Of the civil war have been so much
written about that they have become
almost as household words, and a per-
son who would write concerning either
can scarcely hope to present any new
matter or do more than partially to re-
peat matter that has been described by
other and possibly abler tongues or
pens. Who, therefore, would present
anything new will do well to cruelty
any modesty he may feel as to the use
The National tribune., 1905-11-16
PRISON MEMORIES.

Castle Thunder the Rebel Baste for Deserers Spies and
Crmnals-Repeated Attempts at Escape-Executon of Web.
ste the Union Spy-Merciess Shooting Of
sibiIty for the War.
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Bots deA hedges 3 Ievses Cross ys Town MIks
II
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sccntianed on page sikh
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
VIRGINIA NEARING COMPLETION
New Bay Line Steamer viii be
Launched About July First.

The Bay Line steamer Virginia, which
Is being constructed at the yards of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company here
will be ready for launching about July /,
the builders having rushed work on her.
After launching the machinery win have
TO be installed and the deck and cabin
work done. The builders have been al
lowed II months 10 complete the vessel
but IT they succeed IN finishing her as
rapidly as they have built the hull Il is
probable that she will be ready for de-
livery before the specified time.
Tho Virginia will probably be- placed on
the line next spring. it not being deemed
advisable TO send a new boat out TO wres-
tie with the ice in the bay during the
winter. The Virginia will be as handsome
as the Alabama, the present flagship of
the line. which is considered the hand
soonest and speediest of the larger bay
steamers.
1t Is said that when the Virginia is
placed in commission the Tennessee. the
present reserve steamer, will be sold and
the Georgia will take her place as re-
serve.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
SUICIDE ON A STEAMER
WHEN OFF MARCUS HOOK
Third Assistant Engineer
Ended His Life With a
Bullet

]. O'Hannis Ephramsen. third assist
ant engineer of the fruit steamer Eth
elwood, bound from Philadelphia for
Jamaica, committed suicide yesterday
afternoon by sending a bullet crash
ing through the right side of his head
when the vessel was a short distance
below the Quarantine station, Marcus
Hook, Pa. The steamer turned around
and set sail for Marcus Hook where
DR.. H. L. Horning, physician at the
Quarantine Station, gave the wound
ed man immediate attention. He was
found to be beyond medical aid.
The quarantine tug Pennypacker,
which lay moored at the dock, was put
i'm service and with the wounded man
lon board started for Chester. The
Chester Hospital ambulance was i'm
waiting and the man was hurried to
the institution where he died three
quarters of an hour later without re-
gaining consciousness.
Before shooting himself the man
wrote his name on a blackboard in the
tool room. His address is known by
Captain ]. c. Haines as II Forrestate
street Copenhagen, Denmark. In the
morning he said to the donkeyman
who was on watch: well. my good
fellow. when you go off watch this
evening l guess I might as we'll be
dead" He was doubtless demented.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
PEOPLES RAILWAY co.
PAID BILL IN FULL

stant complaint" said he "of the con-
dition of streets which have been open
ed and relaid improperly and TINS
obard should look into the matter
Action was deferred until the regular
meeting.
Another question which elected some
discussion was that of condemnation
proceedings which have been pending
for some time and which have not yet
been taken up by the city solicitor. 1t
was the desire of the board that mas
much as the matter was of an urgent
nature and one in which the welfare
and safety of the community depend
ed that immediate action on this line
be taken.
Mr.. Gray suggested that a list of
streets upon which condemnation pro-
lceedings were desired be turned over
to him stating that he would consult
the city solitor on the subject and see
what could be done. In one instance
proceedings which had been instigated
over a yc,,r ago had never been pursued
Il will s>c Mr. Harman." said Mr.
Gray, "and if sS is too busy to act on
them I'll do it myself. I do not mean
to be presumptuous ,,ot these matters
ed with the necessary papers.
The city year ending on Juno 30 the
lsubject of furnishing material for Norb
for the coming year was discussed 4
was the impression of the board thai
contractors were lined up against the
department and that exorbitant prices
were charged. Il can buy materia
myself" said Mr.. Melvin, cheaper
than it is furnished this board" Mr.
Gray said that i'm the matter Of curl
setting he believed that it would b'
cheaper for the department TO hire its
own men and do the work itself thar
to contract for it. He has seen in
stances of miserable work done by
contractors
The secretary was instructed to ad
vertse for bids for all material need
ed. the board reserving the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
The subject Of recalling the Six
teenth street franchise of the People
Line was carried over until Tuesda!
next.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
AGREEMENT HAS
BEEN APPROVED
Park Board Agrees to Meas
ure Allowing Railway to
Construct Line
NOW UP TO MAYOR BIRD TO SIGN

The Board Of Park Commissioners yes
terday afternoon approved the agreement
giving the Peoples Railway Company the
right to build an electric road through
Park to connect with its Du-
Points Bank road. A resolution was also
adopted requesting Mayor Charles d.
Bird to sign the agreement. Samuel Ban
croft, Jr.. voted against the measure.
PROVISIONS OF AGREEMENT.
Under the agreement the railway COM
pany is given six months in which to con-
struct its road and in the event of cir
cumstances arising over which it has no
control, the extension shall not exceed
six months from July J.. 1905.
The agreementp rovides that the rail-
way company shall locate its tracks as
to grades and more definite by respecting
alignment as shall be acceptable 70 the
executive committee of the park board
and shall pay to the commission an an
nual rental of 50 for each calendar year
up to and including the year 1925, and
after that such rental as shall be equi-
table, the amounts to be adjusted, from
time to time by mutual agreement or in
the failure of mutual agreement by ref
erees.
All rails. poles and wires must be In
stalled and maintained in manner ac-
ceptable to the park authorities.
MUST PAY FOR ALL DAMAGE DONE
The railway company will pay the ParH
Commission for any and all damages tc
the park occasioned or in consequence
of the construction, operation, mainten-
ance and repair of the railway. The Parl
Commission, shall have the authority &c
make rules against letting people off oi
on the cars on park lands.
The company shall be liable for al
damages, personal or otherwise, which
may result from construction, mainten
ance, operation or existence.
Provision is made for appointing refer
ees to adjust differences which cannot b'
otherwise adjusted.
Evening journal., 1905-04-27
SGHWAB' s DEAL
OF BENEFIT HERE
II. and II. Plant Will
be Aided Somewhat by
Russian Contracts
LOCAL WORKS SMALL, HOWEVER,

The visit Of Charles NJ schwab to ST.
Petersburg. which has resulted in the vir-
tual closing of an arrangement for the
construction of number of formidable
lne-of- battle shp1 Of a type that prob
ably will startle the world, will benefit
this city to some extent. schwab is presi-
dent of the Bethlehem steel Corporation
which succeeded the Inflated United
States shipbuiTding Company and which
controls the Harlan and Hollingsworth
plant and other shlpyards.
When an effort was made today by The
Evening Journal TO interview President
Coke. of the local concern. on this inn
portant subject he refused to come to
the telephone sending word that he was
very busy"
e w. McIlvaine. vico-president
of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation and
president of the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany, was seen in Philadelphia today and
was greatly pleased over the develop
men..
1T is indeed gratifying news' he said.
"I have not heard directly from Mr..
schwab, but / have no doubt that the in
formation from ST. Petersburg is correct.
There is no doubt that we can handle the
contract. The capacity of The Bethlehem
steel Company IS between lOoo0 and 1900
tons Of nickel steel armor plate a year.
'rS.- capacity can be increased 81 neces-
sary
"The total =. suction of nickel steel
armor in this countFs -"t counting that
of the Midvale Company go 9 m0 tons
The Carnegie Company. at Plusbu7~. %
| the ether manufacturer. About 800 ton.
of armor plate viii be required for each
16.0OO-ton battleship.
"The Bethlehem Steel Corporation con
trolls the shipyards of the Union Iror
Works. in San Francisco; the Eastern
shipbuilding Company. Of New London
Conn, and the Harlan d Hollingsworti
plant at Wilmington. The last named
however is small, and will be Of littl'
use I'm this contract"
Does the BethTehem Company inten,
ITO distribute the contract among othe
shipyardsT Mr. McIlvaine was asked.
THAT is something / cannot answer a
this time" he replied. Il have very ntl
information on the subject, and I shal
not know until ] hear from Mr.. Schwat
4 A great deal depends upon the time limI
which the Russian Government may plac
on the building of the battleships"