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The daily tribune., 1908-09-10
new SCHOOL DISTRICT

A new school district has been es-
tablished for Beaver Park. building
l6x25 feet in size has been purchased
in the new townsite and school will
begin next Monday morning. if the
building is ready. with Miss Lauok
teaching.
The daily tribune., 1908-09-10

Tho Lake county delegation to the
Republican state convention 1t Den
yer have opened Office headquarters
at the Bro wn Palace hotel In Denver.
From their rooms in the hotel they
will work to secure the nomination
Of Jesse r. Mcdonald Of Leadville
for governor and John MAXWELL also
of Leadville for place on the su-
preme bench.
O. 7. Seifert Of Lewiston, Idaho,
finding that his wife does not love
him any more. applied to the Denver
police asking that she be compelled
to grant him al interview. Mrs.
Siefert, who 10 . beautiful blonde,
left her husband. came to Denver
and refuses to meet him and the ap-
peal of Seifert to the police was dra-
matte in the extreme.
It is clai IN ed that Colorado has
never seen political convention that
compared in size with the Demo.
cratic state convention in session at
Pueblo 1t Ia larger than the recent
National Democratic convention held
In Denver and with the possible
exception of the great state conven-
tion two years ago In Denver it is
the largest ever held in the Centene
nial state.
A fire thought to be Of incendiary
origin at Leadville early yesterday
morning destroyed the large ware
house of the Continental Oil company
in the d. and r. G yards north Of
the city limits together with stock
of candles, causing loss Of over $40.
900 partially covered by insurance 1t
is believed that the supposed firebugs
had been pilfering candles from the
building and set fire to it to cover up
their work.
Xxx
j. H. Jones 55 years old, brick.
layer. of Durango, charged with as
sault on girl of IA years, committed
suicide in the county Jail Of La Plata
county q few moments after he had
been locked up. He cut his throat
from car to ear with pocket knife.
and was dead when discovered by
Sheriff CLARK. He leaves a widow
The daily tribune., 1908-09-10

and four children and CANE to Du.
range from Cheyenne eight years ago.
XXX
A direct information charging
De nnie and Timothy Curtain with
assault with intent to kill has been
fled in the district court of Teller
county by Deputy District Attorney
Gillette. The information was pre-.
pared upon the affidavit of L. R.
Ramsey, and the action grows out
of the free for all fight last Satur'
day night at the vindicator mine
No. 2 at Bull Hill.
The daily tribune., 1908-09-10
Atehison. Topeka & Santa Fe Railway

Atehison. Topeka & Santa Fe Railway.
No. s15-From Pueblo and all
points east, arrive daily II ~ 4 m
No. 628-For Pueblo and all points
sa.t. depart dsny-------.-.-- SILL m
sunday, depart 400 m
No. ssz-From Canon City, daily, e1
cept Sunday, arrive IL :3b p IN
No. 6S5-To Rockvale- ale-. 12:45 p m
No. 686-From Rockvat3- / 40 p m
Direct connection is now made at Pueblo for
Chicago aud all points east, and at La Junta
with California limited for Lor Angeles and
San franchise.
Inquiries solicited and promptly and cheer
fully answered.
Descriptive literature folders free by apply
Us G p.nMnB. iDrpt
The daily tribune., 1908-09-10

For Rent. For Sale. Boarding,
Furnished Rooms. Lodging and all
other kinds of cards at The Tribune
office. If
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
WEEKEND PIT CLUB.

The week. End Pit Club gave their
first annual social Friday evening,
November q, at the home of Miss
Alberta B. Powell, 1927 Third avenue,
North. Games were INDUCED in and
at late hour a four-course menu was
served. Those participating were
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Burrus, of Chi
cago, ILL.,; Mrs. Marie Robinson, OF
St. Louis, Mo-; Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel
Gibbs, Mrs. Ada Goodloe, Misses An
ME E. Martin, Cora Campbell, Mary
Wright, Suella Hill, Georgia Ella B.
and Charlie A. Moore, Charlie Alexan
der, Alberta B. Powell, Messrs. Samuel
Ellison, William H. Hollins, Samuel
Alexander, Donald Patton, Walter AL
exander, Andrew Williams, Simon
Smith, Edward c. Terrell, Charley H.
Powell and Bonnie Bell.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
IN MEMoRIAM.

Miss Maggie Nelson was born in
Tullahoma, Tenn, January rs, 1885
At the age of years she was bereft
of mother and became wholly depend
ent upon her father. When IA years
of age she was happily converted and
continued faithful in the Lords army
until honorably discharged Wednes-
day, November II, 1908, at 4:30 a.
m. Her education was obtained in
the city schools of Nashville, where
she finished the English course, then
entering Walden University and fin
FISHING with the Normal class of 1904.
SSince that time she taught in the pub
Plic schools of Tullahoma until 1908.
Maggie was kind and devoted
daughter and a loving sister and
friend. She carried sunshine with
her everywhere she went and had a
kind word to say to every one she
met.
Thou art gone, the abyss of heaven
Hath swallowed up thy FORM
Deeply on our hearts nath sunk
The lesson thou hast given.
HE who from zone to zone
Guides through the unbounded skies
The long way that we must treaC
alone
Will lead our steps Alright"
L. B. s.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04

beautiful, but the wording is amusing
and suggestive. It was not intended
as a wedding present, still the recip-
tents promise to preserve it among
the numerous tokens received from
their friends. 1t seems to have been
an after thought on the part of the
donor. The card is a large white
board mounted on the dark back
ground appearing on it in bold face
type is the following: IF you want to
know who runs this joint, just start
something" It was a compliment Of
one MIR. G. A. Dickerson, of Buffalo,
N. Y. who requested when sending it
that it be hung in some conspicuous
place in the home He amusingly
stated that it might save cups, sau-
GERS, plates, frying pans, skillets,
broom sticks, and a broken head for
his friend.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
WEDDINGS.
RORlNsoN-HARplk.G.

A pretty home wedding solemnized
with much beauty was that uniting
Miss Lavynia Harding and William
Franklin Robinson, Wednesday at
$50 o'clock at the home of the brides
parents on Howerton avenue, Rev.
w. S. Ellington oficiated. The house
was handsomely decorated with white
and yellow chrysanthemums and
ferns. Only a limited number was
present by invitation to witness the
nuptials. Miss Geneva Bender rem
dered a beautiful solo. The brides
dress was of white nessaline silk,
60 ionod in empire style and trim
med with silk medallions. Her bou-
tue5 was yellow and white chrysanthe-
NUNS. There were no attendants,
and in accordance with the wish Of
the bride the utmost simplicity
marked every detail of the wedding.
The reception hours extended until
II o'clock, after which the bride and
groom repaired to their beautiful lit
tie home, 907, Eleventh avenue, North.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
A DINNER.

Mrs. Bette Campbell, of the 0rien-
tai Hotel on eighth avenue, North,
and Gay street, gave Thanksgiving
dinner to her boarders and a number
of her friends The spacious dining
room was beautifully decorated with
evergreens, chrysanthemums and ge-
raniums. Several courses were served
besides ices and fruits. Rev. and Mrs.
l.. G. lines were special guests. The
guests retired UP stairs and spent the
afternoon pleasantly,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
MR.. AND MRS. DAVID MERRITT
ENTERTAIN

Mr. and Mrs. David Merritt, of 10
Miller street, entertained at dinner
Thanksgiving in honor of DR.. Luke E.
Mason, M. d., of Chicago brother Of
Mrs. Merritt. Those present were
Misses Pearl and Mamie Brooks and
Lillian Buford, of Lynwood, Harding
Road, and Miss Mary Jones, who will
soon return to Topeka, Kans. DR..
Mason ran down Thursday to visit
his parents, Rev. and Mrs. L. Mason.
He will return December 4 and take
up his practice on the South side. DR..
Mason finished with the class of 1907
Meharry. He made quite hit as a
cartoonist for the members of his
class.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
SAID ABOUT NASHVILLE CLOSE

The Greater Nashville Edition Of
the Nashville Globe, which was pub
lished September 4th, is still being
praised by those who have seen it
from far and near. Mr.. Chas H. Con-
ner, of Philadelphia, Pa, writing I'M
der date of November 9th says: 81
have the pleasure of acknowledging
the receipt of copy of the Nashville
Globe, the issue of September 4th
Please accept my thanks for the
same. 1t almost makes me feel jeal
ous to note the attainment of Nash
vile. The southern Negro in givino
thanks yesterday did not forget,
hope, to give thanks for the race pref
udice of the southland. Without it
they would still be nonentities no
where. They would be as far as pos
sible, living life Of fnnoucuos desue
tude. But that does not excuse pref
udice any more than salvation ex
cuses the treacherous KISS of Judas
by which it was brought about Mer
have cast darts by the magic of Di
vine power and they have been trans
formed into shower of blossoms fra
grant with latent racial possibilities
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

The fourth Friday night, in Decem-
Der, 1908, being the 25th or Christ
mas, the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Pythian Hall Associa-
ton will be held on the night of Jan
uary 22nd, the same being the fourth
Friday night. The meeting will be
held at the rooms Of the Board of Di-
rectors in the Pythian Temple, No
42S Fifth avenue, North, Nashville
Tennessee. The purpose of the meet
ing is for the election of officers and
for the transaction of such other bust
ness as may be properly brought be-
fore it.
S. P. HARRIS, President,
T. CLAY MOORE, Secretary.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
MISS NELSON ENTERTAINED.

On Thanksgiving little Miss Lennie
Nelson entertained the Mayflower
Club at her residence, A Lewis
street. Games and music were the
features of the evening. After a few
selections by Miss Ora L. Copeland
each one recited a verse At late
hour three-course menu was served.
Those present were Misses Willie D.
Anthony. Lillian Walden, Edna Lyric,
Birdie Chaple, Edward Harris, Lennie
Nelson, ena White, Mary and AIDE
liza SIMMONS, and Master Leonard
Scales, Johnnie White, Ora L, Cope
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SURPRISE PARTY.

At the home of Miss Louise E.
Douglass a delightful surprise party
was given. Dancing was the feature
of the occasion. Those present were
Misses Annie M. Anthony, Jennie v
Anthony, Bessie Rhodes, Cordie
Douglass, Mary A. Cheers, Delphia
House, Frances Thompson, Celia Hen
ley, Laura Grant, Cora Wade, Messrs
Samuel Rhodes, Northcross, Ibandon
Drs. Smith, Lewis, Sherley Cliff.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
MARRIAGES.

Jim James and Callie Sykes.
George Fry and Julia Jordan
william F. Robertson and Lavynia
H. Harding.
Doak French and Venus Bell,
joe Lewis and Gertruce Beech.
Albert Childress and Beatrice Hib
bett.
Pay A. Winston and Bessie Cage,
Albert Howell and Ella Cohen,
John Hart and Dora Adams,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, of Columbia,
Tenn, announce the approaching
marriage of their daughter, Luella
Moore, to Mr. w. M. Harris, which
will take place December q, 1908, at
their residence, I7O7 Patterson street
The couple will take the morning
train for Columbia, where they will
spend the day, and will be home at
the axove address after the 2Sth
Reception will be announced later on
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&C. & St.L.Ry.
TICKET OFFICES
UNION STATION, BROADWAY
CITY OFFICE
In Maxwell House, Corner Church
Street and 4th Ave-, North.
PHONE MAIN sly
Corrected January IL, 1sOS.)

Corrected January IL, 19OS')
Leaves-West and Northwest Arrives
S7.OOam-Memphis, Hickman, Pa 'SS6pm
ducah, St. Louis, con-
connects for Centreville ~
Jackson
!5:3Opm-Waverly Accommodation, 6;0Oam
48:O0pm-"Dlxie Flyer solid train +9:O6am
to st. Louis.
s11:30pm-Me phis and Hickman "6:6Oam
SOUTH AND EAST.
o:2iam-Chicago and Florida "S:l3am
Limited.
.9:3oa INST. L ouis- Jacksonville '6;5Spm
"Dixie Flyer" Con-
nectIons % for all branch
.I2l7pm-Chicago, Jacksonville, +3:2Opm
HDixie Flyer" Solid
train. Dining cars.
1880 m-Chattanooga and t Q +lO6Oap
East. Connections q for
Shelbyville, Sparta, Fayett-
Vile, Huntsville, Tracy
City, South Pittsburg
1900 D m-Tullahoma Accommoda- !Sl5am
ton. Connects for Shelby
Vile.
1880 % m-Chattanooga, Atlanta -635am
Augusta and points be-
yopd.
LEBANON TRAINS.
T70Oam-Lebanon Mixed -----.-
decentralization Express !2lopm
'tOOpm-Lebanon Accommodation B4Opm
D:O0pm-Lebanon Accommodation, !65OaM
-Nany. DAILY except Sunday.
I'M. HUNT, G. T. A., Maxwell House.
POWELL PHILLIPS. P. A., Maxwell
House,
WI, DANLEY, q. p A., Union Station.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
JOLLY MINNEHAHA CLUB.

One of the most delightful socials
of the season was given Thanksgiv-
ing evening at the residence of Miss
Mayme o. Johnson, 1913 Eleventh
avenue, South. The dining-room was
beautifully decorated with potted
ferns. The color scheme was red and
white. Dancing and games were the
attractions of the evening. A three
course menu was served.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
DEATHS

OEA TO-
Presley Massey, 4O5 Crawford
street, 80 years.
Willie Vinson, 1900 Grand avenue.
Thomas Wells, 447 Eighth avenue,
North, 81 years.
Chas G. Simmons, S14 Sixth avenue,
South, II months.
Infant of VIM. and Addie Lowe,
First and Berry streets.
Henry Foster, 612 Crawford street
Julia Sharkman, HOG Kayne ave
nue., % years.
Edward Walker, IA Arcade, IS
years.
Jas Henry Johnson, 14O1 Salem
street, Is years.
jamie Gleaves, 1905 Philip street
"a years.
Maria A. Ewing, $50 King street
"a years.
Elias Wilson, Murfreesboro Pike
% years.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
AMONG THE CLUBS.
Y. M. L. C..

The Y. M. L. C. was delightfully."-
entertained Monday night, November
80, by Mr.. E. P. Bond. A large num-
Der being present and the night being
business night, deal of important
business was transacted. The last
quarter Of 1908 is drawing to close.
During the year 1908 much good has
been done along literary lines. All
of the members are looking forward
to greater success in 1909.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
|. D. p. S. CLUB.

The l. D. P. S. Club met in its reg
ular session at the residence of Mrs.
w. Boyd, I'll Sylvan street, Tuesday
evening, December 1. The ladies
were all out, and an enjoyable even
ing was spent The collection was
$500. A two-course menu was served.
The next meeting will be at the resi-
dcnce of Mrs. Mollie Hadley, Seventh
and Webster streets.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
WEDNESDAY EVENING ENTER
TAINMENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Stratton enter.
tanned Mr.. Richard Stratton, of ST.
Paul, Mimi, on last Wednesday
Those present were Messrs. Williams
Bryant, John Parkerman, Misses
Eliza Gooch, Eugenia White, Robbie
Tillman, Richard Bailey, Lizzie Bal
ley, H. Bailey, Rowena Bailey, Mes
danes Walden, Lucy Gooch, Ben
Drake, Hattie Dodson, Leona Dodson
Mr.. and Mrs H. G. Scales.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
CLUB NUMBER TWO.

Club Number Two of B. o. No. 6
met Tuesday night December l. The
club had a very interesting meeting.
Several addresses were rendered by
different ones. At a late hour a de-
lightful menu was served. The mex
meeting wifi be at the residence of
Mrs. Holman, 100 High street.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
coLE-MURPHRY.

On Thursday at o'clock at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy,
1906 Second avenue, South, Mr.. Steve
Cole and Miss Jamie Murphy were
married. A number of handsome
presents were received. Mr.. and Mrs
Cole will reside at 1926 Fourth ave
nue.. South.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04

Stephen Cole and jamie Murphy.
Frank Sawyers and Una Seton.
George Oden and Annie Shanes.
Joseph Smiley and Alerzen McCath-
eron.
Calvin Wexford and Mary A. Boyd.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
ENTERTAINs GUESTS.

Mr. Shelie Williams entertained at
his home Friday evening, November
q, in honor of Misses Patton, Rainey
and Bills, of Columbia, Tenn. Music
and dancing were INDUCED in. Dainty
refreshments were served.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04

A delightful social was given
Thanksgiving night at the home of
Mr., and Mrs. P. Ewing. Games and
dances were enjoyed. A four-course
menu was served Those present
were Misses Ophelia and Alberta Riv-
ers, Beatrice and Cornelia Watkins,
Elnora and Clara Armstrong Pruscil
Ia Cartwright, Mary Ella Harper, Mar
tina Buford, Matilda Bostick, Jamie
Giles, Lucille Gentry, Lena Brown and
Matte Ewing. Mrs. w. Myers. Mrs.
VIM. Brown, Mrs. L. Gentry, Mrs. Bos-
tick Messrs. Ben Myers. Rodgers.
Watkins, Edward Nesby, Herbert Fri
erson, Frank Brooks, Robert Cook
Owens Cannon. Hicks Demoss. Will
liam Harmon, BraXton Murrel. Joseph
Buford, Augustus Goodloe, William
Ewing and William Allen,
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PLAcARD FROM BUFFALo.

A most unique placard was re-
ceived in this city recently. It came
to newly married couple, addressed
to the bride, The pla v
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04

land, Alberta Lewis, Russell Owens,
Everett Martin, Mrs Nelson and Miss
Sallie Cole from North Nashville.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
BANK DIRECTORY.

banking
owned and operated exclusively
principally
names locations other information concerning
them given below.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
ALABAMA PENNY SAVINGS BANK.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
CAPITAL STOCK, $25,OO0.00.

" r. PErTUORD President
B. II. HUDSON, Cashier.
J o. DIFTAY, Vice President.
P. F, CLARK, Assistant Cashier
2I7 North Eighteenth Street
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
CONQUEST OF MIXTURE
TOSOON BE COMPLETE

Are there no limits to the conquests
of concrete?
Every day this new-old building ma
terial, as hard as stone, as strong as
steel, almost as cheap as lumber, and
as plastic as clay, is put to some new
use. Reinforced with iron bars it makes
Stanch buildings that resist even an
earthquake. Poured" houses are grow
ing in favor because of their enduring,
fireproOf and sanitary qualities.
Bridges and factories and tunnels are
often of concrete construction.
But the most surprising suggestion
now comes from Italy. 1t is thai sea-
going craft can be economically and
effectively constructed of concrete.
Even warships, according to the Italian
expert, can be better poured" than
built of steel. 1t appears that the drsC
concrete boat was built in S53, and
that the little craft is stin ahoat. But
no one gave much heed to the notion
till 1886, when an Italian engineer built
several steamers with concrete hulls,
and some of these are now in use on
italian rivers.
More recently the Italian government
has been experimenting with con :rete
hulls for battleships. The ordinary re-
inforced concrete construction IS used,
except that for the outer skin vIre ret
ting covered with concrete is nut in
place, and made smooth ana water
tight by a coat of pure cement
These ships will evidently entail no
expense for maintenance and cannot be
burned. 1t is said that they suffer less
damage from ramning than a steel
boat, and it is believed that they Will
stand up better under gun fire. They
cost only half as much to build as the
ordinary battleship.
Steel has been king for long time.
Concrete seems in a fair way t'1 usurp
the throne
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
DEMAND FOR BUNGALOWS
AND COTTAGES CONTINUES

Following the election business has
picked up everywhere, and it has been
quite noticeable with the Security Hold
ing company. 1t is receiving numerous
inquiries from prospective builders, and
announces that the chances are good
for closing numerous contracts during
the next few weeks. Erecting homes at
a cost to suit all builders the company
has had a big demand for bungalows,
cottages and California houses. Con-
tracts made during the past week are
as follows:
w. H Smith, Garden Grove, four
room cottage, $1,000.
H. Whetstine, 223 West Forty-seventh
street, siX-room bungalow, $500.
H. H. Pickering, rs West Fortieth
place, five-room bungalow, $500.
w. w. Wits, 1866 Main street, five
room bungalow, $1,000.
A. c. Brown, six-room California bun
galow, $1,000.
S. A. Bishop, Alhambra, three-room
California house, $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

Just completed. beautiful 5-room strictly mod
ern bungalow in every respect; cement steps
and walk around house; large porch and large
rooms; built-in bookcases and handsome brick
mantel and lighting fixtures equal in elegance
and design to those found in any $40 900 resi-
dence; elegant built-in buffet in dining room
and an ideal French kitchen. equipped with
cupboard, -four bin, drawers, cooling closet and
pantries; screen porch with laundry tray; large
bath room with lavatory and conveniently built
in dressing case and large linen closets. Latest
sanitary plumbing throug hout the entire house
This Ideal bungalow is In a beautiful and
rapidly growing residence district in the south
west; hardwood floors, etc, etc; price s2So0.
$3.50 cash, $50 per month
A. J. RIVERS, So :. Main st.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Lease Is Sold

The Jones & Ryder Land company reports
the sale of the seven-year lease and fur
nishings Of the nineteen-room rooming
house on the northwest corner of Tenth
street and Central avenue. The property is
at 1171 East Tenth street, and was sold by
J. W. Dowdle to J. S, Montague for the
consideration of s1775
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
On Hobart Boulevard

Thomas and William ONenl, 2954 West
Pico street, are having erected by day labor
a ten-rOom frame residence at 1900 Hobart
boulevard, from plans prepared by Archi-
tect Frank N. Tyler.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
Escondido Bank improvements

Improvement is to be made in the First
National bank building at Escondido. An
addition will be made. extending the busi
ness block occupied by the bank. south on
Lime street TO the alley.
Charlevoix county herald., 1908-04-25

In 1882 Abraham Lincoln was can
diGate for the Illinois legislature. His
opponent was Peter Cartwright, the
famous pioneer Methodist preacher.
In that campaign Lincoln made his
first political speech 1t was delivered
from a wagon in the street of the vii
lage of Poppsville, in Sangamon coun-
ty. The speech was very short; but
like all of Lincon's speeches, it was
sincere and direct.
This is what Lincoln said:
Gentlemen and Fellow Citizens: |
presume you all know who | am. am
humble Abraham Lincoln. | have been
solicited by my many friends to be-
come a candidate for the legislature
My politics are short and sweet. | am
in favor of a national bank. | am in
favor of the internal improvement sys-
tenn and high protective tariff. These
are my sentiments and my political
principles. If elected | shall be thank
full if not, it will be all the same"
Lincoln was defeated Referring in
his autobiography to this compaign,
i-ihCOiu odlu Oil lOi tht iCSlololul z
the same year GS32). and was beaten
the only time | have ever been beat
en- by the people"
But Lincoln's experience proved that
the sober second sense" of the people
can be trusted In the following four
campaigns he was elected to the legis-
lature, after which he declined to be
o
coin was elected to congress, defeating
his old opponent Peter Cartwright
Bricelyn Mimi Sentinel.