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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-05-17

State Of Kansas,
County Of Barton,
l, Arthur E. Taylor, Cashier OF said
banAA do solemnly swear that the above statement
lie true that said bank has no liabilities and Is not
indorser on any note or obligation, other than
shown on the above statement TO the best OF my
knowledge and belief. SO help nae God.
ARTHUR E. TAYLOR, Cashier.
Subscribed and Sworn TO before me, this 18th
day Of May. 1907.
LILAH A. SMITH, Notary Public.
Commission expires on the 9th day of. Jan.
leOS)
Correct Attest:
- ]. Geo. BRISKMAN
SEAL CHAs. v. BRINKMAS Directors
49, F. W. BRIsKMAN
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-05-17

Get your meals at the Farmers
Delight. First door west Of Gen.
trial Meat Market.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-05-17

County Of Barton,
/, c. Schneider, cashier Of said bank, do
solemnly swear that the above staten ent 10 true;
that said bank has no liabilities, and lie not In
dorser on any note or obligation, other than shown
on the above statement 10 the best Of my knovl-
edge and belief. So help me God.
c. SCHNEIDER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me, this 18th
day Of May 1907.
LILAH A. SMITH Notary Public.
Commission expires on the 18th day Of Jan.
ls0s.)
CORRECT. Attest:
-, ]. GRo. BRIsKnAN
EAL cHAs v.BKEKnAs IA, s..or,
49, c. ScHsEIDEk
ARTHUR Z TAYLOR
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-05-17
edwin CONGER VERY i'll.
Former Minister TO China Critically III
In California.

: Pasadena. Calf. May 16:-Ed-
. win Conger. formerly minister to
China from the United States, is
critically i'll ii this city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
GIRL IS 20 YEARS
SLAVE BY ERROR
DEATH REVEALS MISTAKE IN
COURT SENTENCE THAT LOST
a LIFE IN MINES
BLUNDER OF CLERK is FATAL
Inserted wears" for Months on
Alabama Court slip Suffering
Broke Girls Heart-Ssrved
In Chain Gang.

Montgomery, Ala.-Forced to slave
for almost 90 years in penal servitude
mines in this state. Rhena Rivers, of
Houston county, died a victim 70 a
clerks mistake. Tho man wrote the
word years" instead OF months" on
the commitment papers that sent the
girl TO the mines IL was not until
after her death the terrible error was
discovered and bill was introduced
into the legislature to pay the mother
for the overtime that the daughter
served
Close 20 the limit OF cruelty n tAs
trick FAtS played the Rivers girl She
was arrested for an oienEe the maxi
mum penalty for which Is 20 years
penal servitude. The judge sentenced
the girl TO 20 months. The clerk. how.
ever either honestly misundsrEtood
the sentence or was negligent
Penal servituie meant working In
a chain gang. and the girl received
her sentence. When Judgment OF the
court was pronounced her mother was
in the room. She expected to have
her daughter back home in less than
two years. Tho girl waE crushed By
what seemed to her severe sentence.
and promised 20 earn what commute
ton she could by good behavior
After 20 months her mother made
Efforts 10 learn when her daughter
would return homo. The girl had lost
her identity in a prison number. and
IL was difficult 20 find out to What
mine sho had been sent. When finally
the mother did ascertain the name OF
tho mino she asked that her daughter
be released She was told the girl
had been sentenced for 20 years. aud
the prisoner would have to serve her
term
or such trying nature Is work In
minos that owners are compelled to
depend on the state 70 keep the mines
going. Exposure OF brutality prsc-
uced by Keepers OF felon gangs have
boon frequent in the last 20 years and
physical sunerings OF the prisoners
are always intense.
Long before the 10 years which the
girl remained prisoner had passed. the
mother had given her daughter up As
lost. The girl. however. protested
against her imprisonment many limos
and she was punished summarily be.
cause OF her vehemence The work
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

also was beyond her endurance. Ten
months before her supposed long term
was to have expired she died. Her
body was sent homo then and the
mistake discovered.
A newspaper story telling OF the
girls death was read by several per.
sons who were IN court at the time
she was sentenced. They recalled dis.
tincty she had been ordered to serve
20 months. and they began an investi-
cation. They looked up the court rec
ord, and found II showed she had been
sentenced to 20 months It looked for
a time as II the girl had been kept a
prisoner deliberately for II years. and
a commission was sent to the minea
to Investigate the case. The commits
sioners found q mistake had been
made IN the commitment papers that
were turned over 10 the overseOr Of
prisoners, and this WAS his authorize
for holding the girl
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
New Idea IN RuGfIes
Partisan costumers Now Put Them
Upside Down-FiniIhed with
Ribbon Band

Little brstling plaitings and RULES
put on upside down are the newest
things In Paris dressmsking. They
are made In SILK usually and used on
the same or on wool materials. They
are set on the bottoms OF skirts and
In groups half way up. and In this
case tho bottom RUNE OF each group
is finished Al the lower edge with a
ribbon band
They are used especially on the full
sleeves and az the top OF n h.gh prin-
cess skirt In this case the whole
waist Is made OF tho inverted plumago.
Narrow Killed lace is used. though II
must be quite narrow To stand in
place. The prettiest effect is had by
buying shaded or onber silk. stripped
up and plated. or 10 buy equal quanti-
ties OF five or six shades or tho same
cclcs 90 taGe;a.
Tho waist then - started with tho
dark color matching the skirt. and
graduated up with two or three rows
OF each until a delicate shade Is
reached at the neck
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
SIMPLE 7nI Smart
Pretty Dinner and Dance Gowns FOR
Thote IN tie reydsy %
Noutr and Beauty.

Very pretty Informal and simple
dinner and dance gowns tor the young
set are II mousseliue and batiste in
white and pale colcrs These are full,
waists With high silk or ribbon
girdles. fastening with three straps
and three pairs OF large buttons. GOV.
cred with the same material as the
girdle. The straps being OF cord and
wide apart. are new and pretty Ber-
tha frilis Of lace and RULES OF the
gown fabric often trim the decoIletage
In the various lines aud dnish the
short sleeves The same rufles and
lace carry out the three rows OF a
Greek design upon The skirt. The
whole skirt and rs RULES may be
plisse FOR = change No one may
wear With more distinction the ex.
treme OF simplicity so well as when
youth and beauty 20 hand IA hand
The difficulty lies In the impossibility
Of convincing these who are young
and beautiful Of this iact.-Vosue
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
Nyl7iE< lin 1EJ %yoTD
10 General Foundation for Transpar-
ent Materials % All Colors and
Gives CooG Results

None OF the later developments OF
the season Is more noticeable than the
use OF white as foundation for the
transparent materials Of all colors- It
is claimed to have had its origin in the
favor shown tho lingerie skirt. but
whether OF not that be true. the result
is one 10 De desired Black and blue
combinations are being. much favored.
and one or the smartest visiting gowns
or the season H. made OF black barege
trimmed with bands OF Scvres blue
liberty SILK. while 10 Ga worn over q
foundation OF white taTeta To be
sure. The soft material Is made very
full and the foundation % white Is by
no means aggressive. but Il is there.
and II gives general effect OF light
ness and charm % the eutiro gown.
very lovely ros--color-d wolfe. also
noted within The week. Is worn over
white. and Eray mousseline so treated
becomes far more beautiful than when
worn 9ver r1stch,uS color There is
preference iust now FOR Srirhteniug
the gray with Utu. trimming NJ col.
or. and very Beautiful orincesse gown
that is 10 60 70 on % our leading re-
sorts. l. made ~ tte -n0vssaIine. or
chiffon. IN q rather lark shade The
waist portion Is cut ont 90 form a very
deep Y ~ back snf Front. and there
are no sleeves, while beneath he gown
Is 20 be worn V'uup" &c Irish lace
But az the foot O. the skirt are several
alternating frills % pink and gray
point o'esprit net while beneath the
whole = closely fttec robe OF soft,
supple white tsdets
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
SEVEN

uniting the separated and bring
back the lost oze- Traces lost or
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Crosses. Spells. III Luck. cures tricks
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Success in sR Won undertake. Cures
the Tobacco aad Liquor Habits. Al
lows the Captive to be set Free.
He In the only one that will give
q Written Guarantee TO complete
your business or refund your money
Are you sickT Do you know what
the trouble is with your Come and
Consult Natures Doctor.
rheumatism, Insomnia Hvsterfa
and all Diseases cured. Points Civ
en- on Horse Racing and all Games
Of Chance
No matter what ails you. come
and see this wonderful man. Read
er have you noticed that some PEG.
pie have hard time 70 get along.
no matter how they toll. while 9TH
ers have success. Many wealthy
men and women owe their success to
this wonderful man.
He will tell you whom you Will
marry. VIII you be happy? He
will tell you who your friends and
enemies are. Can Won tellP Don't
take leap in re dark, but be ad-
vised by this wonderful man. Great
est Prophet in existence.
He always Succeeds when others
fail. This is the chance OF a life
time. Don't let It pass you.
Once hours: A. NJ. to $3.50 2. NJ.
Sunday: $3.50 to 1880 p. NJ.
n. B.-Our consultation Fee is
80 cents. Sittngs, 800. All let
tiers containing S1.OO will be answer
ed in full.
MAIN OFFICE:
Bio S. Sth St, Philadelphia, Pa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
VIE Sick; Pawns Leo md T..,.


Des MoinOs, IA-Ths desperation
which sometimes seizes the poyertv
stricken seldom has had q more
thrilling disqualification THAI In the
casS OF Charles Blank, who, IN an ek
fort to secure money to send 10 hfs
sick wife, whom he claims is In ChJca-
go. laid two gold teeth and a wooden
leg upon the counter OF Zacharia
Wooh, a pawnbroker, and begged Tor
a loan
Woolf says he knew Blank years
ago when he was prosperous and had
confidence in his word.
Accordingly he handed Blank eight
dollars and the latter. minus a part Of
his masticating and locomotion or
gans. hobbled to a bank and bought
a draft to send 10 his AFFLICTED ona
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
The Coiored gdoe

The colOred ourlet or edge was q
feature Of most OF the thin gowns.
whether OF muslin, hlet or gros tuile.
says Paris correspondent. In most
cases there was drSped high bolt OF
the same silk as the ourlet, and the
thin stuff was much worked that is.
embroidered. inset with lace and so
on. These costumes were WON with
scarfs or long loose garments, with
short or no sleeves al all. and open to
show much Of the Inner gown.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
ID y p n Richmond, Freder.
Z. 7 O. .ieksburg, and POts
mac Railroad

TRAINS LEAVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
e:Ss A M-Daily-Byrd street. Through.
900 A A.-Daily-hsiu Street Through
$50 A N.-WeeS Dzys-Elba. Ashland Ac
C1rnmodatioH
$40 A. A-p@ily-Byrd s. Through. local
stopA
l2'ol Noon-wees Days-Byrd St. Through.
2-5o-Week Days. Elba, Ashland Ac-
commOdatiou.
400 P. G-Week Dsys-Byrd Street. Wash
ington Accommodation
5;S p. A-Sundsy onIy-Elba Wasbi,gfo,
Accommodation
o'So p h-weet D-ys-Elba. Ashland Accom-
e;t5 2 G-Dsily- Main street. Through.
e'1p T. h-Daily-Byrd Street Through
TRAINS ARRIVE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
csc a N.-wsek Days-EBA Ashland Accom-
mediation
$50 A. G.-Dsily-Byri street. Through
SO A A-Week Dsys-Byri Street Wash
100 ington Accommodation
l''o' \ sunday oniy-Elba. Washington
Accommodated
'V''o A. h-Ncck DAYS Elbz. Ashland Ac.
commodztion
i--.9 - ~ zily-Mzin Street Through
$50 ?. A-Dzly-Byrd Street Throrvb
5.4S 2. M.-Week DAYS. Main Stree,
- through. Exposition Special.
80 i. N-D-ily-Byrd Street Through
WV =. A--n-ily-Byrd -. Through. Local
stops.
v.l9 y. M-nsily-N-iu street. rbro,gb
NoiE-P Pullman Sleeping or Parlor o. ,, al
'.Ee trains. except local accomrolstions
-. trans an, TO aud from Byrd Street station
,,l Tins e.. % arrivals and departures and eonnee.
- "" CO. Cg Up W. p. TAYLOR.
~ 'NI' Traffic Mr-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

Purse monograns this season are
smaller than formerly On the large
bag n gold or silver button in dull
finish is placed on the TOP side just
below the clasp. On this button is
engraved the monogram OF the owner.
and not infrequently the engraving is
outlined IN black. Smaller purses.
hand purses especially. are seen with
corner monogrsms In the shape OF 4
hollow triangle inside Of which Is set
a script or old English monogram.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
origin Of Name "NlcotIn. !.

The name nicotine" Is q reminder
OF Jean Nieot. French nobIeman and
ambassador to Portugal In 1860 he
sent quantity Of tsbacco seeds fro.S-
Lisbon TO Paris. stating that they
were the seeds OF valuable med
icinal plant that was just then highly
appreciated in Portugal. into which
country II had heea introduced from
America 40 yC~lys before.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
Hat CcssIp

Either very small or very large fow-
ers ars used on summer millinery.
Water lilies and jasmine are fashion
able among many other famed flowers.
Lamp shade hats" is the namo
given to the Elorified mob cap at pres
ent in vogue.
Tho oolong shape Is the latest sur
yiVal OF the mushroom hat
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
RenainIna Lest confidenoa.

Owing to tho rafting of chains and
other ghostly disturbances at Hitchin
workhouSo tgamps are said 10 be CIV
ing the place a wide bertt. The au-
thorities, however. are doing their best
to lay the ghosts. and by up-to-date
methods and strict attention to bush
ness hope once more to regain the con-
fidence aad kind patronage OF their
Standardization Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

so GREAT IS HIS POWER that
re can tell you while In a Clairvoy-
ant state, all you wisk TO know with
out q word being spoken. Come.
all ye unbelieVers. scofrers and jeer-
eTs; bring all your skepticism with
you-he will open your eyes to the
private chamber mystery. Come all
We broken hearted wives. all with
low spirits and let HIN lift the bur
den from your aching anj Jealous
heart. He challenges the World to
compete with him In causing a speed
y marriage with the one you love;
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
Tho Llnen Shower.

When giving a linen shower ssRd
out the invitation on paper which
looks like heunstitched linen. IL is
best for the gueSts to meet before
calling upon the brlde-elect and ar
range what presents are 70 be sent
No difference what marked pieces you
give the young woman. the mono
gram should DO with her maiden inI-
tials.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

My class or so pupils loses 100
pounds each examination season. "
said school teacher. Every pupil
in the world stands TO lose two pounds
during this ordeal Say there are. all
told. 5O,0o0.0O0. Then 100 600 600
pounds or solid flesh meits annually
IN June away"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

One Of the ploasantest vocations
leading away from the strenuous life
and back 10 the SOIL. declares Forrest
Crissey in the Saturday Evening Post.
IL that OF beekeeping, and Il Is espe-
cially attractive from the fact that It
u as open TO women as TO men
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
SAYS THE SAGE OF TODAY.

SAYS THE SAGE OF TO-DAY.
Fast friends should DO slow to dis
agree.
When a man earns his money no
never has any 20 burn.
Business is business for those who
mind their own business
In the race for popularity truth is
the hare AID fattery is the tor
toise.
II Jonah had been after inside in
formation he certainly would have
got it.
He jests at family jars who never
had a mother-inlaw % pry the lid
OF
Some men would rather lose a
dollar on a horse race t.a1 win it at
honest labor
PERHAPS vow az ri~St. CoreHa in
your theory tEat lSunl..cs Gate back
TO the iron ace.
Adam never had occasion TO try %
explain the presence OF "A blonde hair
o. tho sleeve OF his coat
It's diGcult for a woman's neigh.
oors . understand why she has so
@uch confidence ia her husband
Ihors caa be no effect without a
cause. When a thing Is offered at
less than cost there is a reason for il.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

Surface friendships are not friend
ships at all. and DO not deserve tho
namo- But n you ind the heart OF
your friend and plant your own love
there and cultivate 10. you will reap q.
harvest for lifetime. You cannot DO
this with ovoryoEs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
tong ApprsntIoe,hlp r.rm

In England the telephone apprentice
serves three years. Ia tho shop. SIX
months; with experienced instrument
setter. three months; in swttchroom.
Is months, restroom. thres moaths.
and on instrument faults. six months.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
Chief Of Greek. Deas.

vINITA, I. T.. Sept 4-Genersl
Pleasant Porter. the noted chief Of the
Creek Indian nation. Is dead here fol-
ho1tzg q stroke Of rarslysiA
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
ATLANTIC COASTLINF

Effective July t. 1907
IhAlNS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY
Tor FLORIDA ani South; 3:l5 A. N -.a5 = n
T. n and 600 r. n - '''
For y. and ". ~. West. ssS.i0 ana 500
Y, 1910 and 300 T. "
Tor Petenourg 800 and 200 A N. 1910
5000 so, p. NJ, CO. 500 y. N. 7.25 sni
lor eoidshoro and Fayetteville. ss-es p u
rams arrive Richmond daily. 6:s5 -.sO A
". $50. los and 'il:s0 A. NJ. sI.27. 2.O5.
900. 500. $50 aud 1870 r. N
Except sunday ssSunlav only
Time % arrival ami departrrcs ana r.,,,,..
tons NOT guaranteed
C. $. CAMPBELL. d. p. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
N q W NORFOLK &
~ u - WESTERN

GNLf AL RAIL LINE TO NORFOIE.
Leave h1rd street Station. Richmond
In effect July "a. 1907
oN Nokt oLk-7:25 r. NJ. daily; 600
80 ~" = and $500 p. NJ Except srni,r F.
~ IN, = ~ AMI zoo ?. NJ. SUNDAY onlv
fyk LNNCuBURC. TuE WEST AND Sof--rtr
sS.L.SSl-s.oo A y Except sunday: $40 a NJ
1RIir, Hry ~ t-;i9 p v AMI $500 T. " daii,.
A'sNA'E klCihoNn-Erom Norf,,t-- 49,,
S. o.eo T. y. and lO.40 T. n 49,,
H'lo A. n ani 9:ts p. n s,n5ss
i, ru, lima Parlor and Sleeping Cars C.sr Din.
W. BEYTL ~ q, -..
Gen Pass. Agent 'r,-Li
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

Ancient Irrigation Wor<A.
kamstns OF irrigation systems 3Ooa
ysass odd have bean sxsavs&aA n
South Africa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

This is one OF the simplest forms OF
the popular over-blouse with kimono
sleeves The top Is drawn in 10 lit
the band by the sets OF three tiny
tucks about three inches in length.
that arc placed 1t regular distances
all round. The neck is then set 10
the double band. that must 30 orna-
mented By embroidery. gallOOn. or
lace insertion The edges OF sleeves
and sides are turned over 10 tho right
side. and are covered BY the trim
ming: this makes the inside perfectly
neat
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

Now Is the time. Send youC
advertisement to the PLANET and
look pleasant.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
A ". 900 z. ". 500 P ". 1880 2. n
Nam Line 20 A. N ESQ u
= 80 A N, AIS 2. n. rs 2. N
James River Liue-ss:k 20 A N $50 = Y
Daily except sunday
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

Business is business for those VII,
mind their own business.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
WORDS OF WISDOM.


A life In continual need is halfdeath.
German.
Who builds on the mob builds on
sAnd.-Italian-
To form devices quick Is woman.s
Vit.-Euripidss.
The good man will avoid ths SPOT
OF any sin.-Ben Jonson.
We reason from our heads. but act
from our hearts.-Fielding.
It Is pleasant TO lock en- the rain
when one stands dry.-Dutch.
Observe the face Of The vito 10 know
the husbands charactor-S Spanish.
It is the cause. and not tho death
that makes the martyr-Napoleon.
Religion should be Tho rule OF ufo.
not casual incident 60 it-Lord Bea.
oonsheld
He is sufficiently learned that Knows
how to do we'll and has powor enough
to refrain from evil-Cicero.
Never esteem anything OF value unto
thee that shall mako ttee break thy
word or lose thy self-rospect.-Ma Marcus
Aurelius.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

thin nave three pretty nghresses specially designed for making
The first has deep
The
a the throat IS
edsed
Our third Illustration shows another
OF Of
wild jaws ~ 'i0'SS
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

He is sufficiently learned that knows
how to do we'll and has powor enough
TO refrain from evil.-Clcero.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14
PROF. d. d. BRUCE, NJ. d.

PROF. ID. ID. BRUCE, ND.
the only Living Apostle OF Science
OF the Mysteries.
$4,000 I'm Gold to any one in the
Norls TO compete with him. Pos
sessing more power than any four
mediums combined.
No card. trance or hand humbug
Greatest Hindoo Medium I'm the
World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

In the race for popularity truth is
the hare AID fattery is the tor
toise.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

Fast friends should DO slow to dis
agree.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

When man earns his money ho
never has any 20 burn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

Religion should Doe tho rule OF Hfo
not casual incident 60 it-Lord Bea
oonshcld
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

II Jonah had been after inside fin.
formation he certainly would have
got il.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-09-14

Il is the cause. and not The death
that makes the martyr.-Napoleon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-27
FLAG ON CUSTOM HOUSE.
Grand Army Men Parade and Raise
National Emblem.

NEW YORK, September GA big
American flag was raised over the new Gus
tom house yesterday afternoon by the
Grand Army men, about 200 veterans. Es-
corted by a squad of mounted police under
command of Inspector Schmittberger, the
veterans marched down Broadway from
the city hall, behind the Catholic Protec-
tory Band. and seated themselves in a semi
circle at the base of the steps of the GUS
tom house. There was an Introductory
speech by Gen. George B. Long an invoca-
ton by the Rev. G. E. Strobridge, and then
the new flag was delivered by Superinten-
dent of Construction of United States Pub
lie Buildings r. A. Greenfield.
The flag pulled to the top of the
building by several of the veterans, while a
crowd of several thousand persons sang
The Star Spangled Banner" An address
was delivered by Joseph A Goulden and
after benediction by the Rev. William A.
Olmstead the Grand Army men formed in
line and marched back TO the city hall