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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-19
STILL A MYSTERY
NO CLUE TO CAUSE OF CLERKS
DEATH SEVERAL ARRESTS
MADE, But SUSPECTS INiNIE-
DIATELY RELEASED.

The untimely and shocking death
OF T. e. George, Clerk of the Cir
cult court, which occurred two weeks
ago tonight, is as much mystery
now as at first. After two weeks of
careful search and investigation on
the part OF officers and detectives.
not the slightest clue has been
found, so far as known, which throws
any light whatever on the awful
tragedy OF Plumb creek A liberal
reward was offered-in fact. any
amount demanded, Within reason
would have been forthcoming. and
every possible effort made to discover
any trace or clue which would lead
To solution OF the mystery and de-
lection OF the murderer, II murder
1t was--all TO no effect. The tragedy
remains n secret, and probably will
so remain through all time
The coroners jury said they didn't
know. The physicians who perform
ed the autopsy here. and the physl-
clan in Richmond, TO whom a lobe
OF the lung was sent for examination,
throw little or no light on the ques-
tion OF cause and time OF death. How
long deceased had been dead when
the body was found on Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock. IL also n uues-
ton. His watch, found in the creek
beside the body, marked o'clock
Did it stop at seven on Friday night
or seven on Saturday morning? If
at night. then. the tragedy was a
short one, for he was alive and APP
parently well at six O'Clock Friday
evening. III at seven in the morning
then the scene was enacted through
all the long, dark, silent hours OF the
niEnr, on the BanKs of fsmnb creek /.
within easy call Of his wife and chill
dren, who were anxiously awaiting
his coming
Did he, goajed on to desperation
! by an aching, throbing brain, In a
moment OF wild insanity, with his
own hand slash with his own knife
making that ghastly cash I'm his
throat from which his life slowly cb-
bed away? "Yes," says some "Impos-
siblc," say others. or, did some as
sasHin lure him past his own inviting
doorway, into the darkness beyond,
on some pretcxt. and deal the death
J blow. and leave him bleeding on the
rocks? "Yes." say some. Improb-
able and unreasonable say others.
Did he crawl to the bank OF the
creek to cool the fever and quench
the thirst occasioned by loss Of blood.
or was he dragged there by some one
TO die? Who can answer these qucs-
tiors with satisfaction. even TO them
selves? His faithful horse the trees
on the banks OF the little stream
and the stream itsclf-the silent
stars overhead the rocks which
caught and the earth which drank
his hearts blood were Witnesses TO
| the tragedy but these are mute and
dumb as II shocked into an eternal
silence.-Clinch Valley News
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-19
A GOVERNMENT
TRUNK LINE

The condition OF the railway cor
porations Of the United States Is not
to be regarded hysterically, but OBJ
viously it is not likely to be adequat-
ely met by resolutions OF inquiry or
by the official control which is sought
as a remedy for existing evils. The
condition established has resulted
from a perfectly simply cause, the
recognized evil Of modern life-the
haste to become rich. But simple as
the cause may be. the result has
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-19
CONFEDERATE
VETERANS.
THEY MEET TO CELEBRATE THE
RIKTHDAY OE LEE.

The old Confederate Veterans OF
this region were I'm Blueneld today
in force TO celebrate the birthday of
Cen. Robert IL. Lee, their chieftain.
David II. Johnston was the orator Of
the day and he stoke in his usual able
and patriotic manner. Judge John
stOn always becomes enthused whom
he has TO talk about the scenes OF the
Lost Cause, in which hc figured 80
spicuOusly The veterans assem-
blcd in the city hall I'm goodly mum
bers, and after passing resolutions
Of sympathy with comradc H. G..
White who Is ill Judge Johnston en-
tertained the old veterans with glow
ing "reminiscences OF Gen Robert r..
Lee and his brilliant record during
the struggle Of the civil war. The
speaker was enthusiastically applaud
ed by the veterans. who voted him
thanks for his happy and brilliant
references TO the days when the old
Veterans followed Lee and marched
into the jaws OF death at his com
nand II was q very pleasant rcun-
ion and the eulogy OF Leo was ON
every lip. Tho l1ople OF Bluofold are
always glad TO greet the old veterans
OF the COnfedoracy, and especially so,
when they come 10 honor the memory
of such q noble character as Robert
f. Lee.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-19

Alonzo Johnston Of Carmi. Hl.
made "a ncw-ycar's resolution never
again TO touch q drop Of intoMca-
ting liqpor, and vowed that II he I'D
no would be- stricken dumb. Hc
took a drink Just n week later and
instantly became hpccchIess Doctors
cannot discover the cause.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-19
FROM ORPHAN HOME.
MASTER DEWEY'S FIRST LET
TER TO HIS FATHER, PROF.
n. ". II. CHRISTIE.

Salem. Va. Jan. IS, 1907
My Dear Papa:
! VIII write you letter today.
hope you will come 70 see me again
We went to Roanoke after Christ
mas, and bought me a game and got
me a little hatchet. Please buy me
and Fox and Bryan pair of shoes
and stockings, and a suit Of clothes
and toboRgan caps.
We got those caps that you sent
MS.
J Will close for this time.
Your loving little boy.
DEWIE CHRISTIE.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-19

Mr. @. u Karr. OF TazcwcI coun-
ty d. here taking i'm the exercises OF
the old veterans today
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-01-19

County Clark Estill Bailey. Of
New Hope. IS ntho city attending
Inc meeting of old veterans
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Nervous Headaches
Or. Willin,ns' rink pills Wi, cur
Most Gases ana Should Interest
Every Sufferer.

Nobody who has not endured thu
suffering caused by nervous hcndncl,l
ran realize tho awful agony of I'll
victims. Worst OF I'LL tho ordlnar,
treatment cannot be relied upon I'd
euro nor even to give roller. Som,
doctors will say that IL a person /,
subject to these headaches there |,
nothing that cnn be done to prevent
Their recurrence.
Nervous headaches, as we'll ns nous,
rhigia, are caused by lack of4nutritlor
the nerves are starved. The oniy
way to feed the nerves Is through, tho
blood and it is In this way that Dr..
Williams Pink Pills havo accom-
pushed so many remarkable cures
!, Mrs Addie Merrill, OF 80 Union
Street, Auburn. Me-, says: "For year.
suffered from nervous headaches,
which would come on me every five
or SIX weeks and continue for several
days The pain was 80 severe that
! !, would DO obliged TO go to bed for
three or four days each timc. 1t was
particularly Intense over my right eye.
y tried medicines but got no relief.
mad no appetite and when the l,ead-
hchc passed away j felt as II / had
3neen sick for n month. MY blood was
thlh and was pale, weak and reduced
in weight.
read about Or. Williams Pink
rus IN paper and decided to Try
tileih' ! iirst noticed that they be-
Gun 10 give me an appetite and
commenced to gain In weight and
color. My headaches stopped and have
ny ny, returned and ! have never felt so
well as l do now"
Dr. M.4ilams' Pink Pills are sold
py al druggists, or sent. postpaid, on
receipt Of price, so cents per box, SIX
boxes $3.50, by the DR.. Williams Mcdi-
cine Company. schenectady, N. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
BROTHERHOOD MEETS.
Large Attendance Hears Address
bv DR.. BarnWell.

.. i. aEa .4I -t 4. r.. Il.
Tho quarterly meeting of the local assem-
bly, Of the Brotherhood Of st. Andrew was
held in the lecture room of Grace Episcopal
Church last night. Tho Brotherhood. de-
parting from the usual custom, opened It's
doors to the public, and many ladies were
present the attendance being one of the
largest in the history of the organization.
The devotronnl services We're conducted
by the chaplain Rev. Dr. John Moncure.
after which the address of the evening was
delivered by Rev. DIR. r. w. Bnrnwell. rector
of ST. Paul's Episcopal Church, OF Peters
burg.
Mr.. Barnwclls subject was Glow Can a
brotherhood Man Best Keep Lent" The
address was one OF marked ability, setting
forth the principles of practical Christianity,
particularly they apply TO the work
among men. urging special efforts the
part OF members of the brotherhood for ac-i
tive work during Lent.
DR.. Banwell closed by saying "eveSv
Christian man should feel that If n nlan
will not come to the church. especially dur
ing The Lenten period the church should
be carried TO him"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
NEWS Cattle RED
ROM SOU Inside
Committee Awards Contracts for
Improvements to Man
chester Streets.
RECEPTION LAST NIGHT.
City Will Have Bactcrioloeist to
City Will Have Bactcriologist t
Make Test Of Filtration Plant.
Other Matters.
Manchester Bureau. Times Dispatch,

Manchester Bureau. Tines Dispatch,
No HOP Hull Street
-; ta called lied meeting Of the Street Com
last night, and the contracts for i'm
proVements to the streets of Manchester
were awarded, as follows:
Work for brick-paving, j. H. Wulen
for curbing and corner blocks. Mr.. Nc.
lntosh; stone-work, not Including the
above, ]. II. Walen & Co., ana the work
Tor concrete to the same.
WAllcn & Co. was the lowest,
Illo question Of paving the street be-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth, on Porter.
t WITH concrete was deferred until next
Ihursday night, when the matter will
Beautiful Reception.
= beautiful reception was given last
night in the home OF MIR and Mrs, John
Baushan. who We're married Wednesday
afternoon In Washington at O'Clock by
Kew. DR.. Ferguson. The bride, before
ner marriage, was Miss Annie E'tz-
eSester pop Rash young lady Of Man
OF this city and Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. l3aughan returned last
night at S o'clock.
!, the capacious parlors were tastefuly
Among those present were: MI. Frank
Fitzgerald. father Of the bride; Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Fitzgerald, Of Huntington,
Captain, and Mrs James A. Lpscomb,
Mr. and Mrs. J. r. Williams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Meyer Mr.. and Mrs. Robt.
Dowdy. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Donald Mr..
and Mrs. John Baughan, Misses Reba
and Ruby Ltpscomb, Yetta Levy Messrs.
W B. Wake, Bernard Lipsconb, John
Wake, w. G. and J. R. Baughan.
The young couple were the recipients
Of many valuable presents.
Washington's Birthday.
The Manchester post-oftice will be
o'clock noon. There will be one delivery
and collection in the morning. The
schools closed yesterday af ternoon to re-
open on Monday. Notices are posted Il,
the Merchants and Mechanics Bank and
the Bank of Manches ter. saying that
these two institutions will be closed all
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
MANsE COMPLETED.
DIR. and Mrs. Kerr Have Hand
some Home IN Baltimore

Letters received In Richmond yesterday
tell of the competition of the new mansc for
the use Of Roy. Dr.. and Mrs. r. n. Kerr
IN Baltimore, The house. which has a
handsome marble front, adj oins the st. Paul
street side of the Northmnster Church, of
which DR.. Kerr is pastor. and Is known as
high and contains ten ( rooms, the interior
being finished In oak throughout. The total
cost of the parsonage and OF some changes
which We're made In the construction Of tho
church, was about 1000,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
CLEANED SHOES, BUT
WOULDN'T BRUSH COAT

Otis Kontes. former dcnizen of sunny
Italy, who now shines shoes for nickel
pair IN front Of a cafe on Broad Street, re-
fused to brush the dust from the coat OF
ID. j. Cheatham. who had just had his boots
polished The customer declined to pay un-
I'll the job had been completed, and kontcs
raised up his hand in protest and smote the
customer. For the JOY and exhinration OF 1t
he paid So in the Police Court yesterday
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Chicago Autoists After Scorchers

CHICAGO, lLL, February 21.--rhc on.
GABo Motor Club last night made public
ny ohfr of an unconditional regard OF
CIV lor the arrest and conviction OF any
rrlFer OF an automobile who is responsible
ler IN accident and who runs away in an
effort to conceal his identity
Ine club Is on record against violation OF
spGsa ZANE 9F Violation Of any ordinance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Charged With Stealing.

Sidney Cook, a young white man, charged
with stealing So25 from r. II, Elicit, was
arrested yesterday morning by Policeman
pop" Tate and escorted 10 the Second Pc.
lice station Cook Mil appear in Police
Court this morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Practice in Danville.

Especial 70 The Times DlypNtch.J
DANVILLE. VA, February 2l.--The Tren-
ton, N j.. baseball team Of the Trls,ato
League VIII arrive In Danvllle on March
lSth FOR n stay of two weeks A number OF
games MI be played with the Danviilc team
during the stay. The Trenton team will
come here twenty strong,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
ASSAULTED MAN WHO
DIDN'T GIVE HIM MATCH

Monroe shaw alias Charles Garland
(coored). waa fined $40 and given six
months IN jail In the Police Court yesterday
morning on the charge Of assaulting Mr..
Charles Wright,
IT was alleged that the negro asncd MI
Wright for u match and upon being 70.
fused started the ASSAULT
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
At Beth Ahahah

At Beth Ahnbah Synagogue Rabbi T. n
Caisch win preach tonight on ''The Demo-
cracy of the Bible" His subject tomorrow
morning VIII be THE Distinguishing Garb."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
however, strlkingly less than the sum

asked.
The Light Department failed to get
all 1t asked. its estimate OF needs being
greatly scaled This was true of all
most all who appeared before the COM
nittee asking Tor appropriations. Tho
amount appropriated this year is about
100000 in excess of that available for
distribution last wear.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22

missioners and the Committee on Clear
Water, held Wednesday night at s
o'clock, It was decided that necessary
appropriations VIII be made for the
The city VIII also appoint BAG
teriologist, who Will make tests from
time to time. The plant Is progressing
rapidly. and the tests made thus far
have been most Satisfactory N.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
JUDSON rs PRESIDENT.
Succeeds the Late DR.. Harper as.

Head OF Chicago University.
!. CHICAGO. February 2O,---Ilnrry
Pratt Judson, who has been acting
president Of the University OF Chicago
since the death Of William r.. Harper,
was unanimously elected president OF
the institution to-day by tho board
OF truNecs at the regular monthly
John j. Rockefeller, Jr., who
is member OF the board, was unable
to be present, but he sent letter,
in which he stated his preference for
Professor Judson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
JUDGE WITT TO
MIKE INQUIRY.
Continued from First Page.)


Lyle said:
There were four negroes in No. 9
cell-James Weathcrs. James Jones. and
James Smith We're three of them; but
records. Jones was charged with drunk
enness, and had ninety cents in a
pocketbook; Weathers had nothing.
An officer asked me to go to the cell
and speak to Jim Jones. l went to the
cell. and a negro came to the wicket.
telling me that lie was Jim Jones. I
asked him II the sergeant took any
Have you ever been in the Police Court
before He replied that he had not
Then asked the sergeant what the
man was charged with. Jones being
simply in there for drunkenness, l
asked the sergeant to bring James
Jones out, and ] asked him if he had
I then recognized him to appear in
the Police Court the next morning.
II would as soon have had my right
arm cut off as to have turned him out
If ] had known that he was charged
with a felony"
Nothing Wrong, He Says.
Squire Lyle said that he was elected
from Clay Ward. and that he had been
defeated fifteen times AS to his speak
ing to the man in his cell. he said that
he had a perfect right to do so, but,
even at that, he never did so without
sergeant.
The question now Is, How Squire
Lyle could ball a man on his own rec
ognizance if he did not know him? That
he did not know the man is proved by
the fact that he balled James Weathers.
thinking him to be James Jones' A
magistrate is supposed to bail man
on his own recognlzance only when he
is personally known to the magistrate
Otherwise the justice should secure ren-
| sonable security for the mans appear
ance in the Police Court the next morn
ing. However, Squire Lyle seems to
think that he has done nothing wrong,
and Is ready to stand on his rights.
The escaped prisoner was arrested for
hsusebreaking by Sergeant Mcmahon.
the detective force, after three weeks
work on the case. Weathers broke into
the home Of Lima Dnbney. 1888 North
| Thirty-hrst Street, and stole lot Of
WOmen's clothing. Sergeant Mcmahon
recovered all the clothing and finally ran
the housebreaker to earth. Weathers
admitted his guilt to his captor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Dove Lodge To-Niqllt

\ special communication OF Dove Lodge
No, 81, a, r. and a. NJ, will be held at the
Masonic Temple tonight at 1880 O'Clock for
degree work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Mr.. Coleman Dead

After lingering Illness, Mr.. B. a.
Coleman died at his residence. No. 1900
Maury Street, Wednesday night at
9:A0 o'clock He was seventy three
years old. and Is survived by two sons,
Archie Coleman, OF Lunenburg, and
William Coleman, Of this city. He was
carpenter by trade. The funeral will
take place this afternoon from the
home Of Mrs. Mountz, No. 1915 Balm
bridge, Street. The lnterment will be
made In lakewood.
Make Appropriation.
At the meeting of the Water Com
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
DAY FOR
VETERANS FUND

Yesterday was a banner day with
the committee In charge OF the rails
ing of funds to meet the cost OF en-
.tertalning the Confederate veterans
here In May. A contribution OF $1,000
was received from "Frlends,'' whose
love for what the reunion stands for
Is undmmed.
The following subscriptions we're
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Examination ! to Be Held.

An examination for the position Of
clerk (male and fen.alc) and carrier
(malc) in this city will be held at ths,
post ottlce at Richmond March 9th. For
blanks and for full partcu-
lars relative to the examination, pro-
motions, vacations, salaries. 1ualifica-
tons. duties etc, address Secretary
Board of Civil Service Examiners, Post
office, Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Miss Bishop Passes Awav.

Miss Ada Gertrude Bishop. daughter
Of the late Mr.. Elicit Bishop. died at
a:2o Yesterday morning In her home No.
Ing illness OF heart failure. She was
fifteen years of age and is survived by
four brothers and two sisters all OF this
city. The funeral Will take place from
Stockton Street Baptist Church to-mor-
TOW afternoon at g oclnct n iLtt - .LL-.- ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22
Personals and Briefs.

The Weatherford Memorial Baptist
Church of Swansboro will give Colo
NAL tea tonight at o'clock The
proceeds will 80 to tho benefit Of the
Mrs B. Q. n1oseley. of East Tenth
Street. Is very Ill. .sr
Rev. DR.. R; ", Cridlin. who has been
Iona. returned to his home yesterday
afternoon,
Mr., Guy Gregory, Of No. 1907 Balm
bridge Street. who has been Ill with
typhoid Is somewhat improved.
a lavender tea will be given Monday
night in tho Masonic Temple for the
benefit Of Cowardin Avenue Church
building fund. Mrs. Russell Sharp a
captain In charge Of one Of. the leyions Of
ten who are raising the fund, has taken
this method Of raising portion Of her
allotted amount
Assemblyman Fl. A. Lindsay, of Fourth
Ward. who has been quite sick for the
past week, has recovered.
Hillary Edmunds colored. was before
Mayor Maurice yesterday morning on
the charge of reckless driving. lie was
, fined IS and costs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22

49, buildings movements projected: Rich
$4,000: Danyiile, $4,000, needed 100000:
Norfolk Central. sale OF property (and some
encouraging g!fts,. $4,000. needed $780,
900; Petersburg sale of property. $4,000.
needed 100000; Monroe Railroad. promised
by Southern Railway Company for addition,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22

'2. That tho work be continued on the
present basis. including the employment OF
special secretaries for student and county
work dana ,unntu
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-22

| IS. That tho county work secretary he re-
| quested to use his endcnvor 80 to strengthen
| the three counties now organized. as to mako
| them more and more independent and If
feasible, cndenvOr to organize two addi-
| tlona! counties during tho coming year,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-01
On Mr.. D. j. Kaufman. the chairman

on Mr.. d. j. Kaufman. the chairman
OF tho committee on retail trade. and
asked him II he had anything to tell
mo concerning the present effort to
make known to this world in a more
definite form the advantages OF WASH
ington as n retail centre. Mr.. Kauf-
man, who is q modest kind OF a man,
did not hesitate to express the opin-
ion thar the Capital City liz one OF the
finest retail markets in the world.
An evidence that he is OF that opin-
ion may be found In the act that o.
all the world. he has selected WASH,
ington MS his place OF business and
his home. He said: IT consider WASH
ington an ideal shopping centre. It's
establishments In oil lines OF retail
trade are complete, attractive and quite
up-to-date. This is but natural. for
In order to please the buyers OF a city
so cosmopolitan in its makeup the
merchants of Washington. OF neces-
sity. cater to varied and exacttng
tastes. Progressiveness is the watch
word. a spirit Of mercantile alert
ness Is on all sides apparent.
THE last two decades have wit
messed a marvellous development and
expansion In retail business. The
Capital City is fully abreast OF its
larger n%eighbors. There is nothing
10 be had elsewhere that canno he
had here. and upon equal terms III
the long ago some WashinGtontar1s
were. wpnts tosgoaout Of town to do
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-01
III FRANK s. woonsoN.
snse,a, From a STAFF c~orresnnAdent.

~ w.
s.ILN14 O-N, ~. ". .>o,.H.out 3d.
Beautiful. cosmopolitan Washington,
always lovely. never looked more lovely
than 1t does this autumn; md the
other day, when II was in its Thanks
giving ,garb. although clouds o%y.rhung
the city, 1t was in gay attire. What
ever else may be said of the capital of
the nation.fit Is generally loyal to the
powers that be. and all the power for
HIS government OF Washington is. in
the final analysis, generated. so to
speak. at tie White House.
No matter. who occupies the White
House for the time being: no matter
what may Ne the..political Views OF the
occupantFthersoi, the orders that go
nut from thatssgraceful pile OF bricks
and stone and mortar are respected and
obeyed in Washington.
Cosmopolitan Washington lays great
store by the annual Thanksgiving
proclamation, because wrapped up in
that is the watchwordfo OF the President.
whoever he may be. The proclamation
Is always asdemooratic document--that
is to say. It Is a mere suggestion, not
a statutory demand or a military order;
dust a suggestion from the Chief Mag
istrate-anS the people OF the District
of Columbia always try to set The ball
snce of the country q good example
by ebeying implicitly the suggestions
contained In that intensely democratic
document. Perhaps 1t the people were
absolutely ordered by the President, as
commander-tn-chief OF the army and
navy. to observe Thanksgiving Day
they would ignore the order. Possibly
it there was a law on the statute hook,
requiring them, under penalties, etc.
To observe the day. they would FIND