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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1908-05-07
DECORATION DAY.
Excellent Weather, Large Crowd
and Appropriate Exercises.

The weather last Friday, memo
rial day, was all that could be de-
sired, and many people were pres
ent to participate in the laudable
custom Of commemorating the valor
of those who shed their blood on
the field of battle.
There were not many flowers,
owing to the recent heavy rains,
but what was lacking in floral trib-
utes was made up in sentiment /;
and the memory of the strenuous
days of more than forty years ago
is just as green now as in years
long gone. The ranks of the sur
viving veterans grow thinner year
by year, FIVE of their number hav-
ing gone to their final sleep since
they last met to pay tribute to the
memory of their comrades.
At noon, the usual hour, the
cannon announced the hour for
closing the stores, and the towns
people began preparing to join their
country friends in the march to the
cemetery. At half-past one O'Clock
the procession started from the
Confederate monument, led by the
local colored band, the Gatling gun
and gun squad of Co. E, and Co. E,
Next came the orator of the day,
Maj. Pat Henry of Brandon, and
Chaplain, Rev. w. H. Lewis, fol-
lowed by the veterans in carriages.
The procession was Joined at the
Cemetery gate by the Daughters of
the Confederacy who had decorated
the graves with flowers. The march
around the graves was solemn and
impressive, the band playing a
dirge while the aged veterans, with
uncovered heads, mutely circled
the hallowed spot where SO many
of their comrades of arms are sleep
ing as result of cruel and unnec-
essary war.
After the march had ended and
the chaplain had offered a fervent
prayer, the veterans recited their
customary prayer in unison. This
last act impressed the aged orator
greatly, for in the course of his
speech he referred to it, and stated
that he had never witnessed that
part of the ceremony before.
When the ceremony was con-
cluded at the graves, Hon. Stephen
Thrasher, in a few well-chosen
words, introduced Major Patrick
Henry of Brandon, who had been
chosen to deliver the annual ad-
dress. Major Henry began by stat
ing that, though less than twenty
years of age, he commanded COM
pany at Magnolia Church on the
memorable first of Nav. He said
that while at the time the fight was
considered not much more than
before-breakfast skirmish, the
overwhelming odds OH the side of
the foe, held at bay for more than
twelve hours, made il one of the
noted battles of the civil war He
referred to the well-know error
made by Gen. Bowen in giving
battle at Magnolia church instead
of a mile further southwest.
The speaker then dwelIed upon
the justification of secession, the
teaching of secession at West Point,
and the course taken by Massa-
chusetts prior to the trouble be-
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1908-05-07

MAIL ORDERS
promptly and carefully filled
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
DEATH FOR THREE
Persons Who Were Found Guilty
Of Auarchistic Ontrages al
Barcelona.

Barcelona, April 14.-The SEN
tences upon Jean Rull and his ac-
completes were handed down at
O'Clock this morning. Yesterday
they were found guilty of completely
in the recent series of bomb explo-
sions and anarchistic outrages. The
evidence adduced showed that Rull
and his associates were the authors
OF the attempts to assassinate King
Alfonso at Madrid and Paris and of
various outrages in different parts OF
Spain. Jean Rull, Herman Rull and
Marie Querralto were sentenced to
death. Jos Rull was given II years
Amadeo Trilla years and Francisco
Trigueros IA years at hard labor.
Raymundo Burguet was sentenced to
imprisonment for 4 months. Perello
and Perals were acquitted.
After the sentences had been an
nounced Burguet's mother slipped a
knife into the hand of Herman Rull
with which he tried to commit sui
eide. but was prevented by the
guards.
Three dynamite bombs were found
in Angel square to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
THE LILLEY INVESTIGATION.
Former Senator Thurston Was Asked
to Be Lilley's Attorney.

Washington, April 14.-Former
United States Senator Thurston, at
torney for the Lake Torpedo Boat Co,
testified before the submarine inves-
tigating company to-day. He assured
the committee that Mr. Liley had not
consulted with him before the latter
introduced his resolution of inquiry
and said if he had been consulted he
would have advised him against its
introduction, because of its injury to
his own company.
He said that Mr. Lilley had re-
quested him to act as his attorney in
the investigation, but he had declined.
He admitted that he had outlined a
course of questions for Mr. Lilley bur
said that most of the questions had
been prepared by Mr. Lilley himself.
He saw no impropriety in appearing
the interest Of proper measures.
President Lake of the Lake Torpe-
do Boat Co testified that he had no
knowledge of improper conduct on
the part of the Electric company to
secure legislation or to influence
members Of congress. He had mad a
disagreement with Robert Skerrett,
over the publishing by the latter, of
confidential information from the
navy department, and that this dis
agreement had led to Mr. SKerrett' S
retirement from the Lake company.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
FIRE HOUSE BURNED.
Firemen See Destruction of Their
Own Homo.

Rockville. April 1.-THE Park
place fire engine house was badly
gutted this morning as result of a
fire which broke out in the basement,
and although the firemen worked for
more than an hour playing a dozen
streams on the blaze, the flames wero
not subdued until the building haf
been practically destroyed. IN 1t was
kept a fire engine, hook and ladder
truck and hose cart, all Of which
were taken out without damage and
used in fighting the fire. The build
ing's location is in the heart of a
thiekly settled district and close b.
stand the town hall, Methodist
church and next to the engine mouse
a livery stable. The fire alarm, To-
Gated in the burned building, was
put out of commission. ihe fire is
supposed to have started IRON heat
er In the basement. which was used
to keep the water in the q y engine
boiler hot. The loss is about $4,000,
covered by insurance.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
Died at Mystic.

Charles II. Stancliff, until recently
an active force in the business affairs
of Waterbury, died this morning mt
his home in Mystic. Mr. Stancliff
came to Waterbury in 1883, as man.
ager of the Mutual Union Telegraph
Co, which was later consolidated
with the Western Union Telegraph
Co. Mr. Stancliff being at the helm
until a short time ago. He was In
the business for years and while it
absolyed almost all his time, he man.
aged to meet many in a social way
and build up wide acquaintance
apart from those whom he had met
at the office. He was well liked by
ali who knew him and his many
friends. but few of whom knew he
was i'll, will regret to know that
they will meet him no more. He
leaves two sons and one daughter.
The remains will be brought here for
burial Friday afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
ORDER GOLDEN CROSS.
About Eighty Delegates Met in Odd
... Fellows Hall TODAY.

The annual meeting of the United
Order of the Golden Cross of Connec-
ticut opened this morning ut IL
O'Clock in Odd Fellows hall. About
eighty delegates were present. The
chair of the grand commander was
draped in black because of the death
of Edgar E. Hall Of Meridenon last
Thursday. The charter of the order
was also draped in black. Mrs Au-
gusta Knowlton of Danbury, vice
grand commander, presided. Sixteen
past commanders were admitted this
morning and the reports of various
committees were read. Supreme ad-
visor William E. Powers of Boston
was present and all legal matters
were referred to him.
Each delegate was presented with
aminiature picture of the late COM
mander, Edgar E. Hall. 1t was the
intention of Mr. Hall to surprise The
delegates with picture of himself.
His relatives carried out the inten-
tion of the lamented commander.
Luncheon was served in the par
lors of the First Baptist church. Late
this afternoon the election of officers
took place. This evening the guests
will be entertained by the members
of Sterling lodge of this city.
Sterling commandery held special
meeting last evening and initiated
several candidates. The initiation
was worked by the Thomaston drill
team. Deputy E. N. Morse of Hart
ford was presented with ring, the
presentation speech being made by
John Evans Of Watertown.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
ROOSEVELT INDORsED.
Territorial Convention at Honolulu
Organized for Business.

Honolulu, April 1.-THE republi-
can territorial convention met yes
terday and elected Representative C.
A. Rice chairman. The platform in
dorses the administrations of Pres
ident Roosevelt and Gov Freer and
services Of Representative Kuhio
fayors tariff revision. ship subsidHs
and fOrtification Of Honolulu and a
naval station at Pearl harbor. Del
egates to the national convention
will go uninstructed and the unit
rule will prevail. Delegates TO the
convention are J. X. kuhio and A.
G.. NJ. Robertson: alternates. r.. W.
Brookons and J. NJ. Dowsett. The
four additional delegates are ]. c.
Lane. +. A. Knudsen. W C. Walker,
t. J. Robinson. Additional alter
mates are r. ". Hatch. @. b. Nc
CleIIan. Joaquin Garcia. Charles
Weatherbee.
The convention re-indorsed Rob-
ertson for national committeeman.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
BRYAN NOT MENTIONED.
Democratic Club Ignores Nebraskan's
Name at Banquet.


New York, April 14.-The name of
William ]. Bryan was not mentioned
at the national Democratic clubs JEFF
ferson dinner at the Hotel Knicker
booker, which Mr.. Bryan refused to at.
tend after he learned he was not to be
called on for speech.
Mr.. Bryan's seat among the nontalk-
Ing guests was vacant, and the toast
master and the three speakers of the
evening did not mention him. Though
they discussed the prospects of the
party and what it should do to make a
winning presidential campaign. none
appeared to feel called upon to refer tc
the Nebraskan.
The 425 diners cheered when Presi
dent Woodrow Wilson of Princeton.
university casually mentioned the name
Of Governor Johnson Of Minnesota
who had been invited to be the princi-
pal guest of the evening, but who de-
clined because of previous engage
ment in Louisville.
81 had paused in the hope and ex.
pectation that you would cheer that
name" said Mr.. Wilson when the
cheering died down. Then the diners
broke into renewed cheer. Mr.. viii.
sons reference to Governor johnson
was merely incidental and was made
to illustrate his point regarding the
evil of the tariff.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
"PLAY BALLw IS THE CRY.
Big Leagues Season Opens In Eight
Cities.

Big Leagues Season Opens In Eight
Cities.
New York, April 14.-This is the day
of days the myriads of metropolitan
fans have been waiting for. 1t marks
the opening of hostilities in the two
major leagues The eyes of this great
republics millions will turn this after
noon to eight great cities OF the coun-
try where the best and brainiest of dia-
mond stars are fighting for the honor
of their clubs. Even bustling old New
York will pause apace with baited
breath to mark the carnage in the fair
metropolis.
Local interest IL doubly keen. Two
champions of the old town are bidding
for popular acclaim. The Highlanders
meet their old foemen. the Philadelphia
Athletics. on the hilltop in the great
American league campaign. At the
same time the strong nine which Pat
Donovan has mustered to carry the
colors Of his Brooklyn club will clash
with the rejuvenated Bostons in the
National league opening series. All the
while on foreign field McGraw and his
Giapts will be wrestling with the Phil
adelphia Nationals In the Quaker City.
Each Of the trio has its host Of follow
ers whose spirits will flow or ebb ac-
cordlng to the mandates Of victory or
defeat.
Never has basebalIs periodic reign
begun with more promise. Both leagues
lave strengthened materially for the
struggle which begins this afternoon.
The season which is on the eve Of birth
should be the greatest the national
pastime has ever seen. The class Of
the teams has evidently improved.
Weak members have strengthened. The
contenders are more evenly balanced
than ever before. IL is believed. The
struggle in each Of the majors is bound
TO he more keenly contested even than
the great races Of the past
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
PAINTERS DROPPED.
Rope Broke Which Held Scaffolding
Men Were Injured.

Hyman Wilson of North Vine
street and Charles Schrom of Cole
street, painters in the employ OF
Austin & Woodruff, fell from q
scafolding this morning at the res-
idence of City Clerk w. H. Sand
land, corner of Piedmont street and
Tracy avenue, and received In
juries which will keep them con-
fined to their homes for some time.
The men we're seated on a ladder
held in position by ropes. 1t worked
all right while they were some dis
tance apart, but when they came
close to each other in the center OF
the ladder their weight was too
much for it and it broke in two, let
ting the men to the ground, dis
tance of about 25 feet, without
moments warning. The paint pots
came after them and the contents
were epilled all over the prostrate
men. Mrs Sandland and others were
watching the men applying the
paint when the accident happened
and at once set to work to render
such assistance as was in their
power. Mr. Wilson was rendered
unconscious and did not revive for
over an hour. This prompted many
to conclude that he was dead and
a report to that effect spread all
over town. After the men were
placed on the veranda physicians
were called to administer to their
needs and then the ambulance hove
in sight and the patients were re-
moved to their homes. Mr. Schrom's
shoulder is hurt and it is feared
that. he. suffered other injuries. The
extent of Mr. Wilson's injuries are
not known, but it is thought that
they are not serious. He suffered
some from shock and was badly
shaken up. The physicians do not
look for serious results in either
case st-
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
CASTRO SUES
Venezuela Asks an Accounting
From an American Citizen
of q Receivershjp
CoURTSUNDERC0NTROL

Carcas, Venezuela, Sunday, April
12, via Willemstad, Curacao, April
14.-The Venezuelan government
has entered suit against Ambrose H.
Garner, former receiver of the New
York and Bermudez Asphalt COM
pany to compel him to render an
accounting of his four years admin
istration of the sequestrated proper
ty. The bond has been fixed at $780,
900 and falling to put up this surety
Mr. Garner cannot leave the country
pending the trial.
w. w. Russell, the American min
lister to Venezuela, expects to leave
here for New York April 27 On his
annual leave of absence, which was
granted by the state department
some time ago.
Four years ago Ambrose H. Car
ner, at one time managing director
of the New York and Bermudez AS
phalt company and ostensibly rep
resenting the Venezuelan courts was
made receiver of the New York and
Bermudez plant in Venezuela, which
had been confiscated by the superior
court of the republic by a decision
in another suit. This suit was
brought by President Castro on the
suggestion of Mr. Garner, who to-
gether with AMI l.. Barber, formerly
president of the asphalt trust has
been fighting the New York and
Bermudez company. In this con-
test Messrs Garner and Barber, who
have had President Castro, who con-
trolls the courts of Venezuela, on
their side. 1t would appear from
the foregoing dispatch that Mr. Car
ner and President Castro have come
to a misunderstanding. The supe-
rior court of Venezuela recently
handed down a decision against the
asphalt trust for damages sust tanned
on account of the trust aiding the
Matos rebellion against Castro. This
decision upheld in every detail the
judgment of the lower court that
the New York and Bermudez COM
pany pay to Venezuela about S.
100000 representing the sum spent
in putting down the rebellion.
Mr. Garner is. an American. citi-
zen.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
THE SUPERIOR COURT.
The Donahue-Downey Case Before
Judge Shumway To-day.

Operations in the superior court,
Judge Milton A. Shumway presiding,
were started to-day with the case of
C. F. Downey against Frank L..
Donahue and his brothers and sis
ters, to foreclose a mortgage for
$2,0UV with interest of $1,940. The
property involved is located on
School and Spring streets. One piece
of the latter was sold year ago
contracted on February 5, 1892. on
a promisory note secured by mort
gage of the interests of the late At.
torney Thomas Donahue, father of
the defendants in the property men,
toned, and was contracted by him
personally. The defense was that
the mortgage was invalid. The note
was outlawed but the mortgage held
good. Attorney Russell, counsel
for the defense, asked what effect
a judgment for the plaintiff would
have and Judge Shumway promptly
informed him that the plaintiff
could take possession of the prop
erty unless the owner of the equity
in 1t paid the debt.
Mrs Nellie Donahue Moriarty tes-
titled that after she had paid off a
mortgage on the homestead, now the
st Joseph's. IA clubhouse, she
asked the plaintiff If there was any
more owing and he said there was
not. This statement, however, the
plaintiff denied making. She fur
ther testified that she did not hear
of the mortgage until ID years after
it had been issued.
The court took the papers and re-
served decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
END OF SCHOOL SHIP.
st Mary's Is to Go Out of Commits
sion.

New York, April 1.-THE old
schoolship st Mary's, which was
turned over to the city of New York
in 1873, to be used as training
school for the merchant marine
service, is to go out of commission.
Graduates of the school are now at
tempting to save the old ship from
the scrap heap and are raising a
fund to purchase her. The ship has
Travelled more than 100000 knots in
the service of the board of educa-
tion and more than / 900 boys have
graduated from her two years
courses into the merchant marine
1t is the plan of the alumni of the
school to purchase the vessel when
she is offered for sale at auction and
tie her up in some convenient place
for use as club house. The st
Mary's was built as sloop of war
in 1914 and used in chasing slave
trading vessels. During the Mex.
lean and civil wars she did blockade
duty on the Pacific coast.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
ELIOT IN DISCUSSION.
President of Harvard Attends Con.
ference at Chicago.

Chicago, April 14.-President
Charles W. Eliot of Harvard particle
pated yesterday in the discussion OF
the essentials for a model medical
practice act at the session of the
fourth annual conference of the
American Medical association.
The discussion involved most of the
seventy-five members and delegates
besides DR. Eliot who is not men,
ber Of the council but who had been
invited to attend. DR. Eliot pleaded
for the full course of four years, and
urged the members of the conference
not to take off the fourth year as thar
year meant much to the student.
Several members declared them
selves in favor of the shorter course,
as it meant no waste of time or
money in the preparation of the stu.
dent in his life work.
No action was taken on the subject,
the report being made directly to the
national convention Of the American
Medical association which begins in
Chicago on June
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
VIGILANCE CoNNnTTEEwANTED
Town of Wilton Aroused Because of
Many Thefts.

Wilton. CT, April 14.-Public feel
ing, already stirred by the theft OF
two teams from the Congregational
church sheds Sunday, during service
at that edifice. was intensified to-day
when it was learned that a runabOut
had disappeared from Jerome God
frey's place during the night and there
was considerable talk OF forming a
vigilance committee and also Of a
special town meeting to offer n re-
ward for the apprehension Of the
thieves. In the case Of the alleged
theft at the Godfrey place no horse
was taken, but so far as can be learn
ed the runabout was pulled out into
the road and there a horse hitched
&c II.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
ROW OVER POLITICS
Man Elected From Cafe Fired
Eonr Shots, But His Aim
Was Very Poor.

New York, April thames
Lynch, a delegate to the state demo-
cratic convention, with several other
delegates, were in cafe here to-day
discussing the convention prospects,
when Frank Gallagher of this city
began to annoy them and Lynch
elected him from the cafe. Gala
CHER waited outside on Broadway
and when the delegates appeared he
fired four shots at Lynch. More of
the shots took effect ard Lynch dis
armed Gallagher, who was then
placed under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
WANT TO KEEP CUP.
Harmsworth international Cup Com
mittee 10 Meet.

New York, April 14-Called for the
purpose of arranging for the defence
Of the Harmsworth internatioal
challenge cup. a special meeting of
the Motor Boat club of America will
be held tonight at the Waldorf-As-
tOria. The Harmsworth cup was won
in England last year by Edward
Schroeder's American motor boat Dixie
Schroeders American motor boat Dixie
Anxious that the trophy be retained
on this side of the ocean several menu
bers of the Motor boat club. under
whose flag all competitors from this
country must sail. according to the
deed OF gift. are planning to build a
high powered, speedy boat TO defend
the cup. Several American owners
have signified their intent Of entering
their craft. The only foreign entry
absolutely assured is the challenger.
the Wolseley-Siddeley, equipped with
two eight cylinder engines, giving
four hundred horse power. 1t has
been definitely decided to hold the
race at Huntington Harbor, L. l., on
August /.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1908-04-14
MARK TWAIN HOME.
He Talks Interestingly to the New
York Reporters.

New York, April 14.-That he had
Joined the ranks of the anti-noise
society and that he did not believe q
fourteen foot channel down the Mis-.
sissippi river could be successfully
dredged were the two things Samuel
l.. Clemens, Mark Twain had tc
tell reporters on his return from q
long vacation in Bermuda.
81 have returned from my trip a
reformer. | have Joined the ranks OF
the anti-noise society. / have retired
from both the making of after dinner
speeches and the lecture platform. Nc
one can tolerate noise, you know, I'M
less they are noisemakers. / am
through making a noise and so | in
sist on quiet"
Mr. Twain, what do you think o,
the scheme to improve our interior
waterways by dredging fourteen
foot channel down the Mississippi
river?" asked one.
II have no sentimental interest ir
such project, and have too many
realities to deal with to be chasing .
will-o'-the-wisp. When the Almighty
built the earth He knew very well
that fourteen foot channel from
Chicago to the gulf would have been
a very excellent and much needed
thing. but He also knew that 1t woulo
tax even His resources. II there were
fourteen Banks of England behind
the scheme, and fourteen more be.
hind them, there would not be enough
available money to finance tbs
scheme.
Il know the Mississippi valley aud
its oozy soil too well. The digging OF
the channel would be but the begin
ming. A thousand dredges could not
keep it clear"