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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Frankfort ~ Whether medicinal
compounds oonfaiuinE intoKioatlnE
liquors viii continue to pay the one
and oue.guaricr cent per gallon tax rs.
qu.rsd oi tte rccuncrt and compound
ers wlil BE- settled in deciding the
Euit Med here by ihc DR. d, hou,isr
Specially Ca. against Auditor o. r.
James. askinE that BE- be- restrained
from collecting thc taxes from them
under thc revenue act ~ 1905 The
company claims that 10 remedy la
a. sde 90 buchu and rin
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

the president % che Confcderary that In
recommending DO. promotion from onr
arm O.. another. NJ Davis expressed TO-
eret chat he could NOT serve in both. a.
tbr position from vhish De- uas trans.
ferroi would feel the great loss 81 bis
prr.rncr
-~inr the var. boz addition to ciu.
eating thc mind. of ths youth of che
~outh. Ike his great nam,-ake. BE-. a.
vas ths cas-, with bis predecessor. bent
biz efforts to healing the wounds Isft by
the couhiof. and there BE- something %.
cuIiar'y tourhinr boz che fact that his
death wac brought about by BIZ Efforts
in chi. direction
As citizen. with q character a.
pure as SNOW. Gael "a Confederate soldier.
with a record equal 90 thr b.st. a. a
husband. father and brother. measuring
zap Go an he requirements a. an cd.
cor and consistent mrnhsr 81 the church
be lived h.amrIrss lis and has gone
20 hi- reward. universally loved. leaving
behind be- cumraIcs"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
HINTS FOR THE HOME COOK.
Beware Of Undertaking Menu Beyond
the Capacity.

Those who know what tastes good
and understand combinations ~ food
that are arpotiz.ns often write de-
lrhtuI menus. aud close on with tho
statement that this simple dinner. or
luncheon. as DO may Dee. is easily pre-
pared The experienced will see. how.
ever. THAT the work demanded is FAR
beyond The strength OF most mistress.
- or the skIil ~ the average maid.
courses whore one person must be
both waitress and cook Is also evident
o. thc initiated IN fact. the available
means 81 serving a menu must be
taken into account as well as the
palate end uockefbook Otherwise
things that should be- hot Will De- cold
and cold dishes wll bee uuappotlziugly
lukoWarm
when invited guests are expected 10
would De- better not 90 serve over
three COURSES and have each as near
perfection as skill and care can make
them When "a woman must be- her
own cook and waitress and act as
AANHNA"N N" W.T. NAAf rANN'NaAA AH.'NA 49,
foods and anything that must not DO
delayed "a moment In serving. The
young mistress receiving her guests
IN n light silk and stepping back into
the Kitchen 90 ny croquettes for their
dinner is "a pleasing hcuon In the
chapter on dinner giving made easy
but a dinner u roast beef and vege
tables or something else that can be
kept hot a few minutes without Injury
s. much more practical
n a kitchen Is as neat and clean as
a tidy housekecpcr Is apt 20 have her
own workroom. a pretty white wash
waist aud skirt are the best TO wear
when finishing cooking the company
dinner The advice bear rciterauon
which warns against undertaking any
thing In the menu for guests that Is
Try IL on the family az
least once and see II 70 be- within your
ability as a cook.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
FARMER SHOT TO DEATH.
Paid Of Riders May Have Been Con.
neeted Win the Tragedy

Frankfort. Ky-N u Hag,lpp.
prominent farmer of Shelby county
Was found dead lu tho road near the
Franklin county line. aud a. prospec
tive raid by might riders o. believed
Go have been connected with his death
A wound from "a Shotgun Boo DIS chest
and cartridge near the hNsy show
how his death was caused. and neigh
hou believe that be- was "a member u
a band of tobacco plant Bad raiders
and was KILLED uy 70 grower whose ucd
rirht riders sought to destroy
4 pistol Vas iu hia hand when found
Scar by were "a blanket aud "a spring
rDii r1c cartridge such as Us used hy
thr militia now securing tiH section
Tor hvipss bands
fol'Ouius "a report that raiders we're
planning drnr,dations. AiIi Grn
Johnston secretly sent "a detachment
90 the lo,Hl militia into shelby count,
Amer fiiiuE 900 uisht they returned
hero worn out
it o. NOT known Whether ov u1t they
had any connection with the death pf
Harclipp buf Gen Johnston is max.
iur riFit investigation
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

issued the following general orders here
I'm oonplnuec with section @. article
O.. ~ thc fy.llv- of the United ,"nicd'
crate Veteran. organization, hereby
assume command. The -tsh oi thc late
.ammaudcriuchief b. hereby continued
a. the stall oi thc present lieutenant
general commanding. and viii hc oocycd
anil respected accordingly
.uu,y MORE in thc mysterious dis
reu.ltiou uf an uiIVi.e Cod. thr sur
,i,ur. ui Che Confederate army are cllcl
upon to mourn thr lu-s oi great lead.
sr. iu che ptr.ou eft cHmmanicriuchri
a. 600. federation. Dru stephen ~ lre.
o. lieutenant general boz che Confederate
lm.. and tlr reHrrl commanding che
Ju#,I Confederate Veterans, hrrathri
no.. h.t coo. morning at Is O'Clock, boz
Apb-burs Mics. otter i.iue-s u. "a week.
ur 500. l.u Boo tIe 1fy uI charleston,
s.. g.. nr Sept a'. 1888. and had nearly
reached HI. seventy dfth luiHla'.
Doc eou Obj. unique distinction Of
earning tlr highest ooWmeniaii'n be
each arm nf the service. and so great
ua. OBJ, value T'a.rI on h. ability by
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
GORDON MAY SUCCEED LEE
Is One Of Three Being Considered for
Honor

Honor
NeN Orleans Although ths greater
part ui tbe day nhi,h witnessed the
death Uf Deu. stephen d. I.,. command.
sriu,bioi of the tuitei Confederate
Veterans. hl. been given ur tn mourn.
irg tHu0ushuuc thr entire south. the
close approach Of ths Birmingham tr.
union has made DO impeuti,, Boo thr
minds oi many at the headquirter. 81
tIr veteran. h'Ie that the choosing Of
Drn. Lee's .u..e.-nr should uuu Lo dis.
GUESSED.
~ iur hut three name. have been CON.
-iierel as Uos-ibilitlrs These are Gen.
W. 8. tah'ii 0f Dallas. Texas. command.
ing thr tran. Nii--i-.ippi department of
the United Confederate Veterans. aud
since the death OF Ccn. lee. the lien.
ut.p'neral commanding the oreauiga.
ton. Gem Clement g. Evans ~ Atlanta.
Ca. commanding the Army Of Tennessee
department. and Geo. George W. Cor.
dom ~ Tennessee. commanding the Ten.
ur.-ee division oi che United Confcdcr.
ate Veterans.
Al thrcc Of these officers held the
rank of brigadierpcucra iu the Confcd.
crate army, and according to precedence
in commission ranked In the foregoing
order.
Since thc death 81 Gen. lee there are
still living two officer. who held com
missions az acknowledgement In the
Confederate army. These are Gen. Alex.
ander J. Stewart ~ Tennessee and Gen.
simon Bolivar Buckncr - Kentuck,.
Neither Gen. Stewart nor cen. Bnckner
have been able 10 participate actively IN
the reunions and Affairs II the United
Confederate Veterans 49, Gems. Cab.ll.
Evans and Gordon. and are not regard.
ed a. possible candidates az the reunioa
in birmingham In June.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
sImple Cleaning Preesss.

Many 81 as emhroider linen or lawn
shirt waists. or linen center pieces and
doilles. for our friends. Many q us.
too. though naturally neat. viii find
our work soilcd before 10 o. finished.
But u one desires 90 make up the ma.
terial or give % 90 n friend without
washing. 10 may be made perfectly
clean by sprinkl.ng thickly with
French chalk and rolling mp for a few
days The chalk may then be easily
shaken out. and an Immaculate g.f,
presented without destroying the
original finish OF the fabric.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Lexington ~ -it H stated o.
an omCer % the experiment stallion
ar the state university that a dIssas,
which haf been destroying so many
cattle in Kentucky is due to a germ
that has iufi been discovered and
cure found The officers declined to
discuss the matter further tthn to Say
thai state Veterinarian EIfman would
make announcement from Louisville
shortly
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
FUTILE WERE wlr1,s rrroe-
To Save Husband From prs.,...
harrod's crees.

Louisville. Ky While I'm i,.t...
liarrods crces near h.s r.ur,,, , .'
~ miles east of this city, Wu.., Il.
siraicr, president of th. s.-at.. r.
Tobacco Go. and widely froer L...
n'as man wos seized with .-.r, ,
drowned before assistance r.r.T ....t
him ....h
According to Mrs sfnf.r nm. f....
had prepared for days ou....
lihifod t ,rcok Immediately .n......
arrival No. stratcr ami hIs ,ar.. I'D,
donn'd Their haih.ug suits ANA g...'
Tor plunge They bad or., r... BIZ.
ih" water "a moment. whom .I. ...
aipr.a'd ty ihc screaming .f t.. ....
That aomrthiug was vrunr
Although fully clad Ir l.- t...-
clothing shH went into th. v.l.. t-
about Ten yards fram ihe .hur. ...l
iho water zoo so deep uat IN. e.
forced to turn back ana fur ..-
place near che hant sau Dor Husband
firo ard sink until bo u,ut undo. .-
ihc last time The body was ...,.
cred.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
CYCLONE srRrKrs hamlet
Destroying Tobacco Barn ard Scatter
in3 Contents Many Miles

Frankfort. rs -For the second time
within "a month thia section pas visit
"a by a cyclone.
Tho fvlEfrr swept through fhs ham.
o. 90 saIfrsr seven miles from chic
cts. and demolished the largc tobacco
barn uf John vs. Scott
The 5000 pounds ~ tobacco vas
scattered over radius 90 several
miles The tobacco aas in che hurley
pool aud Was uninsured
Poles and wires ou enc Frrtfori s
Versaii'ss electric infsurhan une for
several hundred yards vcfr swept
away Trarig vac blocked Cor "a fcs
hours
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
NOODLES FoR the SOUP.
Time Used for Their Preparation IL
Spent TO Advantage.

! The good oldfashloned chicken
noodle soup Is hard TO beat n the
noodles are home. made. The trouble II
zoo many modern cooks will not take
abe time for the necessary rolling
without which the paste IL worthless.
To make them. mix tao well-beaten
eggs. with enough -four 10 make a stin
dough and knead until smooth II a
Ssry white paste Is liked. only the
whites Of the eggs are used.
Divide the mixture into equal parts
and roll each into a round ball. which
II then put on a wellfoured board for
rolling. A glass roller By Us smooth
ness Of surface IL excellent for this
part Of the process. as the noodles
must be rolled until the cakes are al.
most transparent
The cutting Is likewise important
Che old.fashioned method Of having
noodles too long for graceful eating 10
not 20 be commended
Before cutting. dry on each sheet Of
che paste with a napkin: then divide II
Into halves and quarters and pile
them one on top % the other 20 the
edges are even. Cut into narrow
strips with sharp knife. The more
threadlike the noodles are the better
Set them away TO dry and they are
ready for soup.
For fancy shapes the paste may be
cut with sharp tin cutters.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Lexington. ~ Mrr Dole U..I.-
son. viiou y John Heni,u0r a ..
bacco rrouer. Who died 1ffe- h.. .3
eas pooled sifh fhe s0cIsiI RI E.H.I pa.
succeeded iu selling her fo.iIrr ..I
aruouucfd that she hat iear,I
acres 20 Tend in Nofiherf,u $500
souri. and vin leave vifh three 0f BOP
husbands former tenants fo n.s. q
crop % tobacco this 1ear
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Frankfort ky Gov Wilson bias g..
c'ded 'ha' hc viii NOT r,,ciy, lpplla.
tious irr pardon. remission or oKcc4-
tive olcmsucy 900 any form. except IN
thc most extreme cases. until De- has
finally disposed OF the CtHl Powers
and Jim Howard cases
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Louisville ~ Before ore - TO
lnrE'ft crowds ever assembled a. a
commencement 90 students we're rrad.
uatod from the Southern Baptist The.
oioEical Seminary here This o. the
largest class iu the history Of The in.
su'uuon Alternately. Haylesf Ian.
ston and Noncurc delivered addresses
Or The students
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Louisville Ky -Rumor - o. com.
Trom.s, iu tho Palr will case were Ia.
MED hy both sides The fi OnU nul
contest viii Dee foughf fo a finish and
November Will I, the dafc of f,.
TRIAL Expenditures Cor ths uial uIu
ada 10000 fD th, 800 UUO already
assumed IN. entire um at stake
oIis.naIly we but $4,000.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Each nation has its own particular
Kind OF face. and somehow fashions
adapt themselves 10 Il. No dress that
is obviously French looks suitable on
an Englishwoman. and no dress that
r. distinctly English becomes a daugh-
ter Of Gaul.-Lads' Pictorial
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Olive Hu ~ -Enri1s 1e or me-
g. aud % jumped fh. rnUt a.i
turned over. four miles east uf t..
$50 one vas hurt then. hu' vtI'. .He
steam ursoter from liuufinuo. ua.
picking up thc urccksi engine ...l
broke and the cnrine feH kHIrr pa
kennedy and severely n.urIHE .aa
other men q ttr wfsttlnE Dr.a.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Frankfort ky-The members - fhe
beard 90 control of The charitable in.
situations ri che state are considering
the adjustment of a number of uoal
lions at che state aryiums and Feeble.
Minded Institute Tue republican
m'uhers ray 'hry vilI mot vote fo .e.
move auy person unless for iuc1mpe.
truDy.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Lexington. ~ Robert Martin ."i
Charles slower had a narrow '..a.F
from death under tho wheels ~ ar "-
t,rurban car ou ths Lexington Hl
Versailles line The horse fhr' H..'
DRIVING was KILLED aud their blEr H.
uoiiahsd Both were severely ,..
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
ENTIRE STATE MoURNs.
Official Orders for Mississippi U. c. v.
Are Issued.

Jackson Miss This has been a sad
day for Ni-sis-ipWau, and not since
that Drcomb,r day in 1850. when the
news Of che death Of jefferson Davis IN
New Orleans va. flashed over the wires.
have the heart. of the people hung
heavier or the spirits of the people
seemed more subdued The news 81 the
death Of Gen. stephen D. lee at Vicks-
bairg this morning was communicated e.
Mai. Gen. Robert Lowry, Ex-Governor
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Uopk.us,llc. ky Tho on" h..
dr,dth auniysrsary of che h.-'" M
Jefferson Davis. confederate u.
dent. is 10 De- celebrated in 'h. ...
ton on June @ at DIS birthplace t.
view. on the Christian and Todd ''.-'
"a line
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Louisville. Ky Frank u.E.r
charged with having uu.auu.. ...
nrd te au election certificate IL. .
was dismissed bon fhe criminal
IiIs was ODE lae' ~ fhD contested
lion charges of lsUt. which ended I'd
.he reversal of the election
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Lexington. Ky..ln the Dec county
Jail George FuIicr Who allied ..
ard spIesr and John Ham
Ross creek. attempted suicide Dr..
iuF box of matches ZOO a I.. Z
water and drINur fhr uhu. %
Was DTS fhird attempt
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Jackson. Ky-"Dady' pugh a local
preacher. las started "a crusade 90 de-
siroy the blind tigers ~ Broathitt
county A. "a result % one DAYS
work o. foreman Of The grand jury
hc returned 20 indictments
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Princeton Ky The c0uUr.~.a
Which has been on Cor me sss. a..s
between attorneys iu goo U0..a.I
damage suits against gs taIrsl
county farmers vas perfected I.H
agreement o. for defendants 'H paw
$4,000. each side to pas part 0f no.
court cost
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
Onion. fFreneh s,vI.l.

Peel a dozen small onions o. equal
size. put them In a well-buttered fry.
ing pan with a little soup stock Let
them simmer gently boy the side Of m.
IRE. taking care 10 often turn the
onions 20 as to give them an even
color all round. When cooked serve
with meat.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
CHILDREN LGAPro
Through Windows When Hioh s-r,-i
scholars Marched into the p5e-.

i.ockpor' ~ When 300 .u....s
from ih" lockport hlfh school r.....
"a into "a pubHc school Ltfr and ..-
Ean cheering in honor 90 700 victories
scored over other schools .a.. F-I...
ODE children vere fhroar .r.1a ....
and come 20 the boys and r.rt jumped
through Window. terribly D.re
themselves
benjamin. Zimmerman. a i.g,a.
lad. tho nrst to ro thraG.h a..f.a.
Was seriously ~ not h'sIy r...f
iie was badly COG about ttr a...E..I
arms and bod
The children apparsrfly n....
there Was rre A year af. ...
school saH destroyed by nauu. ..f
their recollection 20 fhs' disaster .
fresh
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
Awarded V,rdlct d 80 -,

Newport, Ky-Tho Islander suit ~
Margin sousion and Malcum Moadcs
aeaintt Mrs. Bochmer. widow. for SO.
600. came % an end IN the circuit court.
whcn the jury brought In verdict for
the plaintiff for che cent.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

Henderson. Ky-Wulam p. Nc.
GIaw. contractor aged $50 years. died
90 his home here Ills nrm built tho
Fisheries and Forestry bult2ings a.
the Columbian Exposition. Chicago. in
1892
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
nnrv.ved a Lona TIms-

Louisville. Ky-Iienh-i s''iN'
injured In the tornado ot 1880. a.'
here. Tie bad been a nervous VIZ
Tor the Is years since Oh" storm. ',..
axe was GO. and ho was 'a'''' y
trade
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
death Ends Contest

Louisville. Ky.-Dr Rohcr' Lu"
Calvin. member OF the .cho0l u.'
from the Tenth ward. died h''.
His seat IN the board was oon.,'
by Gcosge shafer. The death VIII '-'
the controversy.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
Mint Sauce.

Take three tablespoonfuis OF freshly
gathered mint. chopped fine. dissolve
two tablespoonfuls OF sugar In three
tablespoonfuls OF vinegar: mix all To-
gether. Serve In sauce boat
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
ruo snsslsl Judnss Appointed

Frankfort. Ky-Goy Wilson
pointed y u. sublct. of salf'I.''..'
special Judge in Morgan Circuit ''...'
and sampol Holmes. of Carlisle. .'
eiai iudec ~ the Grcrnup 'i'..'
court.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
Sim 81 IIln.,s.

A proof Of the Importance OF a real
loss Of weight Is that In convict pris.
ons such loss is accepted A. conclusive
evidence that man Is ~.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05
cABELL ASSUMES COMMAND.

Issues Order Announcing Gen. Lees
Death.
New Orlcans-Gon. W. l.. Cabell OF
Dallas, Texas, today assumed command
OF the United Confederate Veterans and
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

stephen nratw lrr was bom u
Charleston. s. e.. Sept 2,. I~aI. anil
spent his hoyhoul and youth in the
laroIiua-. going to Wet Point Military
Academy. whence he graduated Boo 1854
i. fires lieutenant 60 artillery. and $40,
assigned Geo tbo Fourth utri States
artillery llc was connected with that
arm of tbc military service until hr
resigned in 1861 and east Do, fortune
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05

and commanding the Mississippi division
of United Confederate veterans, at an
early hour this forenoon. anu was som
known throughout the city, and -tcp-
we're immediately taken Co get together
an c-,prt of honor from among the vet
e1u- of This city 60 go to NicAshurg.
Gcu. loVr, communicated with Gov.
Noel a- >oun u~ pus-ihlr and suggested
that arrangement, De- made Go have che
body lic Boo state in the capitol here. a1d
Che Governor at ouor communicated with
rNlLirut. Cuv. Harrison. hrth,riu-iaW ui
Geu l.r. Who wa. 900 \ica.hurr This
request however was declined hy rcla.
fittF
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-06-05


with the South. 90 whose cause be- Of.
Tered hi- heart and lis .uord Iie was
ono ct the tso officers cent by ten.
BeauFerar 90 demand che surrender of
Port ~umpter. and vhcn the order vas
refused commanded the nearest water
battery 20 open ERE.
Dc was a captain In llampton's -
ginu. where hr served until November
t.oi. when Do va. commissioned as ma,
ior ~ artillery. and boz i,6s was appoint.
"a a- lieutenant colonel and gained Die.
tinr'iun az Seven Pines and In the lat.
tles af the WILDERNESS. AZ the opening
Of tae Pope campaign In ls62 Boz was
promoted to a ooloueicy, and served dur
iug that campaign. aud Afterwards az
Sharr.burr
Made BriEadier-GensraL
ln the fall ~ 1909 he was appointed
"a briradierrcnsral by President Davis.
and vas assigned 90 duty In tho western
division of the Confcderacy and va. On.
gagged iu all the campaign. and move
ments that preceded the Investment and
fali Of Nicksburg. After the surrender
az Nigksburg be- was parolcd AMI after
wards exchanged. and Boo thc latter part
Of 1863 was made "a maiorreurrsI and
tho following year hcutsnaute.nsrlI.
and was given command uf tbr depart.
mcut of Mi--i-.ipri, Alabama. Ieuurs-
-cr and Eastern Louisiana. auI af tlr
close uf thr civil War was campaigning
Boz Norib Carolina
Gen. lee served 1- president of tlc
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical
/ College from i--U tp l-nI anil r,.ir,i
from that position upon being commits
-iourd by President N.km',t a- m,u-
ior of tho ,ick-bure National Military
Park commission. since which time hc
bad lcI O. busy and active life 300 hi-
| work ot love boz connection with the pr.
| lection of that great park system. o.
| which hc was one ct th, founder. and
origiuator..
De- commanded the Mississippi division.
I United Confederate Veterans. for ,ey-
cnl ycar.. until Dob. selection 90 De- leu
tenaut.geuoui of tho department of tbr
East ilo was Second in rank of the
surviving lieutenant generals OF the Com
feleTacy 90 che death of cen. John o.
Gordon, and the leadership of the gen
eral organization de,oIyel on him. a.
Cen. 4. T.. Stewart. hi, senior. was un-
able, from the weight OF years aud
physical inhrmity, 10 assume the lead
er-hip.
IT, leave. one son, Blewctt Lee. a
+. pacticing attorney and memuer IT the
legal stall of the Illinois Central rail-
road. with home al Chicago, aud e
hrother-in-law. Hon. James 4. Harrison
ui Columbus, Miss
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1908-09-04
a Coward of Conscience.

Tired and dusty the excursion was
returning from the bank holiday trip.
and Simkins, little bald man with
big ears, overcome with his day Of
happiness, dropped off to sleep, says
the Philadelphia Record. In the hat
rack above, another passenger had
deposited a ferocious crab in bucket,
and when Simkins went to sleep the
crab woke up, and finding things dull
In the bucket, started exploring. BY
careful navigation Mr.. Crab reached
the end of the rack. but the next mo-
ment down it fell, alighting on Sim
kins' shoulder. Not feeling quite safe,
it grabbed the voluminous ear of Sim
kins to steady itself, and the passen-
gers held their breath and waited for
developments. But Simkins only
shook his head slightly.
Let go, Emma" he murmured. Il
tell you that l have been at the Office
all the evening"