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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
RUFF SURE HE
WILL NEVER 60
TOPFNITENTIARY
Arch Graftef, Free and at Home,
Trusts in Success of
Appeal
Discusses Horrors of Jail, and
Says He'll Advocate Prison
Reform

tions that make criminals-while hard
ened professional criminals are freed
absolutely or given light Jail sentences.
Let me tell you OF a few cases that
have come under my observation. A
simple minded boy, l. years old, was
arrested on the charge of attempting
TO steal Is cents. This boy did no.
even know the names Of the persons
from whom he rented z room. He was
able 10 take the officers TO his room,
but he did not understand the questions
put TO him. His fear and his protesta-
tions Of his innocence were pitiable.
I was asked TO act as his interpreter.
That boy, frightened by his surround
ings in the Jail, was induced TO enter
p plea Of guilty on the assumption that
ne would receive clemency. He was
sentenced 10 five years in state
prison. where he viii be made a Grim
inaL The same day a hardened pro-
fessional criminal who had committed
p real crime came out from that court
with a so, day jail sentence.
EXPOSED TO EVIL INFLUENCE
Here is another, an instance of the
barbarism Of the police courts. A
young boy. evidently from a good
home. in Santa Barbara stole a ride
10 san Francisco. After the train
reached san Francisco the boy fell
asleep in the car. which. save for some
straw or litter. was empty. He was
discovered there and taken 10 the city
prison. He was kept at the city prison
for > days. He was exposed to every
manner OF evil influence and disease
and he became literally covered with
vermin. He was taken into the police
court. The judge asked the boy if it
were true that he had been found
asleep in the car. His affirmative an
swer brought from the court a curt
six months.
That boy, well bred, with no knowl-
edge of crime or criminals, exhibiting
All the evidences of good home and
excellent environment, was plunged
into that sink hole, herded up with un-
speskably vicious men. exposed to
losthsome disease, started on the way
TO crime and ruin.
Yes, mine is a permanent interest.
Segregation of offenders and reform
in penal and corrective Institutions
must come, but the first remedy is re-
Gorm Of the courts"
HAS NO WORRIES OF FUTURE
Ruef told me that he was an optimist;
that he had no worries about the fu-
ture, qualifying that Slightly with an
unwillingness 10 build hopes on a long
life for himself because the physicians
who helped him gain admission to bail
had discovered organic affections which
he said freedom might not arrest nor
correct. He said that he had a horror
Of physical pain and Of all suffering.
lie exhibited that horror when he
talked about the county Jail and the
treatment of criminals There was no
suggestion of the possibility of re-
newal Of those horrors when he talked
briefly OF his appeal RUef believes his
freedom is assured. There is the con-
yiction on appeal, but, he says, There
is nothing 10 be done. ! expect to win
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
Gunboat Awaiting Zelaya

It is believed that the Princeton will
sail for Central America early tomor-
row morning. The gunboat was de-
layed more than 24 hours by running
aground on a sandspit off Willapa hsir-
Dor last Monday night.
When the Pacific Mail liner Peru,
which arrived here yesterday, left CO.
rinto, which was November II, Presi-
dent Zelaya had all plans laid for his
escape from the country If flight should
be necessary or advisab Bile.
The Nicaraguan gunboat Momotombo
was at Corinto with steam up and
anchored conveniently for hasty dash
to sea. On board the vessel was a
picked crew and only a few of the
officers were allowed ashore at any
time.
The ship was coaled and provisioned
TO its full capacity and had been re-
lieved of all duty except to await ze-
layas personal orders.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
DOCkWEILER'S SUIT
FOR FEE SUBMITTED
Engineer Demands That San
RafaePs Mayor Sign Warrant
Especial Dispolch 10 The Call

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. 3.-The man
sdamus suit brought by Consulting En-
gineer j. FL. Dockweiler against Mayor
NJ ]. Pedrotti to compel him to sign
a warrant for $1,000 which Doclzweiler
claims as a retaining fee for services
to be rendered in the suit now pending
between the Marin water and power
company and San Rafael was heard
before Superior Judge t. j. Lennon
here today, and submitted on briefs
after arguments consuming the greater
part of the day. Dockweilers claim
was passed upon favorably by ma
jority of the board of trustees, but the
mayor refused to sanction its payment
on the ground that it is illegal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
SUES TO STOP WIFE
FROM SQUANDERING COIN
Wealthy OIL Man Asks Court to
Recover Money

Los ANGELES, Dec. 3-Allegations
that his wife has squandered $50,000 in
reckless speculation and that she has
refused to account to him for money
and property given to her in trust are
made in, a complaint filed in the supe-
rior court here today against Mrs Clara
NJ. Greenlee by her husband, Clinton D.
Greenlee, a wealthy GILMAN.
Greenlee asks for an Injunction to
restrain his wife from spending any
more of the alleged trust fund and to
prevent a contemplated trip abroad and
the reconveyance of property and
money which he says she wrongfuliy
withholds
Mrs. Greenlee lives in Pasadena and
came to California. from Butler, Pa.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
SAUSALIT0 GIRL WANTS
TO MARRY HER SOLDIER
Probatio Imposed by Court Ex=
pires This Morning
Tic LII

II
sAUsALITo, Dec. s.--The probation
which has separated Edith Lawrence
from Private Landon Burgan, her
soldier lover, for so days.. expires to-
morrow. 1t is expected that the young
girl whose affairs of the heart threat
ened to bring about a serious breach
between this town and Fort Baker
have the privilege of meeting once
more the man to whom she is engaged
Whether the decree of the Juvenile
court at San Rafael gives the girl that
privilege is not certain, but according
to her there is nothing to prevent her
marriage with the young soldier.
The local authorities do not expect
a resumption of the war between the
Silvia gang and the men from the
fort.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
BUTTERMILK SAVES
TOWN FROM DESTRUCTION
Citizens Quench Flames by Re-
sort to Novel Procedure

FENNIMORE, Wis. Dec. 5.-A plenti-
full supply of buttermilk probably saved
the little town of Patch Grove from
destruction by fire last night, when the
plant of the A. F. Habberman creamery
company was destroyed.
The 500 people of the town saved
the home of Wesley GarIach. adjoining
the creamery, by deluging it with 500
buckets of buttermilk obtained from
the creamery.
Had the fire communicated to the
Garlach residence it is thought the rest
of the town would have burned.
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forced to make a report to this effec
TO Washington.
Americans Want Protection
Especial Dispotch 10 The Call

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3.-The grant
ing of a concession TO the Nicaraguan
fruit company, an organization Just
formed by the Estrada sympathizers
aud which, it is expected. will supplant
the BIuefields steamship company IN
valuable concessions obtained from
President Zelaya, has resulted in an ap-
peal TO Washington to protect them IN
their rights.
The Bluefelds company concession
gives il the exclusive right to operate
steam vessels on the Escondido and
Rama rivers. which are the only means
of transporting the fruit from the IN
terror TO the sea coast. They claim to
have lived up to all the requirements or
the concession and have asked Secre-
tary of State Knox to protect them IN
their rights.
The company took over recent BOND
issue of 81 100000, and Zelaya has 50
far received S750.000 on account. The
company has also been paying Slo,oeo
a year. The company does not object
TO any other fruit company entering
the field but it wants its exclusive
rights on the two rivers protected
The federal court today appointed a
receiver for the Bluefields steamship
company upon the petition of Frederick
n Steele of Chicago,
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
After Registering at Washington Hotel Send
kilograms Broadcast

the situation on the army transport
wharf. The loading of the Logan for
Manila is nearly finished except for the
effects of the troops. and the work of
getting the Crook ready for sea is pro-
ceeding without any unusual rush
No effort has yet been made to sign
full crew although there have been
many applications for positions.
The navy collier Saturn, Captain
Newell, was to sail last night for the
south with coal for the Albany and
Yorktown, which are now under orders
to proceed to Corinto. The Saturn VIII
coal the cruisers al Magdalena bay.
Princeton TO Coal Today
The gunboat Princeton, which has
been ordered to Corinto and is now on
its way south from Brsmerton navy
yard, will arrive here at 10 O'Clock ti1s
morning, according to wireless dis
patches received by the government
stations. orders for the gunboat TO
proceed to Mare island have been car
celed and the Princeton will steam
through the harbor directly to Cali
fornia City.
The gunboat is under orders TO take
on ] 90 tons of coal, and lighters will be
sent down from Mare island navy yard
early with stores, provisions and am
munition which will be taken aboard
al California CitV
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
VAUDEVILLE ACTOR ENDS
HIS OWN LIFE IN HOTEL

FORT DODGE, Ia. Dec 3.-Harry
Adams, vaudeville actor, known on
the stage as f. S. Williams, committed
suicide in the lobby of the Ward hotel
here today when he was refused per-
mission to see Miss Jennie Sagefs
Miss Sagers had been travelling with
Adams as a member of a team but
left him. alleging cruelty.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
SURVEY FOR ELECTRIC
RAILWAY TO LA HONDA
Proposed Road Will Have Ter,
minaI in Redwood City :
TSpecial Dispoich 10 The Call

REDWOOD CITY, Dec. "A. II. Lob
man. a well known civil engineer of
san Francisco, has been making pre-
liminary surveys this week for an cleo
trio line across the mountains to La
Honda and the Big basin.
The engineers began their work Mon
day, November %. Engineer Eohman
said that the eastern terminal OF the
road viii be on deep water in the Red
wood creek and il will run in a straight
tine TO Woodside.
Tt is understood that the chief backer
of the proposed railroad is A schil-
Ing, who is associated with the Stauf-
fer chemical company.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
ZeIaya Has One Friend

BERLIN. Dec 3-The government of
Nicaragua is represented here by Con-
sui General J. W. +. Pein, who In
long interview appearing in the Lokai
Anzeiser TODAY. says that President
Zelava is not a tyrant, but on the con-
trarv is a humane, good hearted man,
who is striving to maintain order in
his country.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
BRINGS BACK BRIDE
FROM DISTANT SMYRNA
[SpeeiaI DispaIeh o The .CaIIl

PETALU1IA. Dec 3-Michael Athin
a well known businessman of Petaluma
just returned from Smyrna, surprised
his local friends by bringing a bride
Mrs. Athin was formerly Miss Thee
dora XenilSes. The wedding took place
September 10. After touring Europe
the couple came direct to Petaluma.
where they will reside.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
Italians to Be Protected

ROME. Dec. 3.-The foreign office to-
dav instructed D. Campari, the ltahan
consul general at Managua, TO arrange
for protection of italian subjects IN
Ts.a
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
ZeIaya Loses Part of Army

BIUEFIELDS. Nicaragua, Dec. s.
Colonel Guademuz, an officer of the
Nicaraguan army, has deserted Presi-
dent Zelaya and with loo men has
Joined the rebel force of General Es-
trada at Rama
Guademuz states that Zelayas
troops in the vicinity of Rama num-
ber 400. of whom 200 are sick.
They are existing on pilot bread and
native cheese. which is doled out
scantily.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
Prairie Sill Aground

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3.-Despite
the amount of coal and heavy supplies
removed today from the auxiliary
cruiser Prairie BY lighters, the ship
late tonight is still aground on the
mud flats in the Delaware river, 80
miles below Philadelphia.
The Prairie went aground last night
when proceeding to Panama, or, pos
sibly, to Nicaragua, with zoo marines.
1he marines are still on board SIX
powerful tugs failed to pull the Prairie
off today Another attempt VIII be
made at high tide at O'Clock tomor-
row morning.
C,ommandant Harris of the Philadel-
phia navy yard said he felt confident
the vessel would be foated tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
only one ssBromo auininev

That is Laxative Bromo Quinine Look
for signature of e. .W.Grove. Used World
over TO Cure Cold in One Day. 25c. .
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04

SUGAR BETS IN CoLoRADo-Denyer, Dec g.
An estimate completed today makes the income
10 Colorado farmers from sugar heets this
year 81 800 CO., an increase of $f,000o 900 over
the product Of last year
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04


in the superior court today:
W. o. Hook ifohn a. Macdonald
George Helfer r.. J.. Right
John curran John G. Fitzpatrick
g.. L.. Mendelson John Bernadou
ii. B Blanding William Callaghan
II. Davis James Mceiioney
John c. Estey Robert Park
Y. s. Northey James s. Whitem
X. T.. Meyer Louis A. Keeng
George Hayden l.. ii. Davidson
William r. Harris Hugh Forgie
r. r. Bixby stephen A. Neppach
4. W. keSler John Mccarthy
John W. Glaze j Ohm A. Bopham
John GavaneYo Il. H. Lake
f. \. Bertelson Harvey Waterbury
William Jung James Harris
Albert Bistorious Arthur G. Sanford
Richard Trenouth John w. Miner
Thomas 4. Fahy Nathan Nutting
G. +. Manwaring James Andrew
O. G.. May Samuel Taylor
Antone Lncio y. ". L0hsen
William s. Carpenter +. Hunt
William n. Dowdith Edward r. Stevenson
Ward L. Pefton y. j. Gordon
Max Franck William X. Young
|, $. Il. Stieyers y. III. Petersen
Leo +. Hampton Charles H. Boudow
Thomas Picton Jr. Arthur sullivan
III. T. IIaden Julius Salsberger
l.. y. kemble Cy BTiones
Henry Ahnefeld J. p. Davis
f. w. Randolph Fred W. Thompson
e. G. Mercer c. II. Nor
c.. NJ Kelly James NJ. HaIstead
NJ. T. Minncy l.. y. Chandler
II. q. Smy th J. w. Smith
Roger O'Conner J. u. Strickler
Alfred /. McCourtney Abe Davis
Charles l.. Storm Angus f. Sutherland
A. G. Birch ID. r. FardiDg
Manuel Birge Fred &. Deering
Michael Kelley \. r. Spence
Seneca Gale J. A. Taylor
W. 4. II. Koopman John c. Downey
Charles Il. Brown Emanuel Grant
K. c. Potts Emile Lenhardt
join II. Plsier
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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
no Change for Logan

There was no change yesterday in
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-04
NEW PANEL DRAWN
FOR TRIAL JURORS
Men Who Will Serve on SUI
perior Court Juries

OAKLAND, Dee. 3-The following
new panel of trial jurors was drawn
in the superior court TODAY:
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
Death of Mrs. Edwards.

Mrs. Nancy Jane Edwards, mother
of DR.. T. D. Edwards of this city, died
last Sunday night, June 6, 1909, s
O'Clock, at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Lloyd Powell.
Mrs. Edwards was II years of age
and was born and reared in Obion
County, residing with her husband, ].
R. Edwards, north of this city. Mr..
Edwards death occurred August 81,
1897, after which Mrs. Edwards re-
sided with her daughter, Mrs. Felix
Davis, for a number of years. Mrs.
Davis moved to Texas and then Mrs.
Edwards located in Paducah with
another daughter, Mrs. Powell, with
whom she had resided three years.
Eleven children were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwards, seven of whom are living.
Besides the two daughters mentioned
there are Mrs. w. M. Potts, Dyersburg;
Mrs. Carrie Dunning, Mayfeld, KY.
and Mrs. Clara Shultz, indianapolis,
Ind. DIR. T. D. Edwards, of this city,
and Jas. Edwards, of Mcconnell,
Tenn, are the remaining sons. Mrs.
Edwards leaves brother and sister, T.
R. Curtin and Mrs. B. H. Whitley, of
this city.
Deceased was member of the
Methodist Church since childhood, a
good, devoted Christian mother, a pure,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
Beckham- Brown.

Mr.. VIM. Beckham and Miss Ruth
Brown, of Obion, were united in mar
riage last Sunday, June 6, by Rev. J. B.
Winsett.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. G. Brown, one of the best fami-
lies in the county located at Obion, and
Mr.. Beckham is a son of B. F. Beck
ham, of this city, who has been engaged
in a business way at Obion for several
months. The young people are both
very popular, and are congratulated by
hosts of friends from different places.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11

noble character, Astounding in good
deeds, the inspiration from whom spring
all the cardinal virtues and blessings of
home.
Present at the funeral were all the
surviving members of the family ex-
cept Mrs. Dunning at Dyersburg, who
was reported quite sick. The remains
were shipped to Union City, reaching
here Monday night, taken to the home
of DR.. Edwards and then conveyed
Tuesday morning to Shady Grove for
interment.
Funeral services were directed by
Rev. Sim Weaver, an old-time friend of
the deceased.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
Money to Loan.

l loan money at the rate of 5per cent.
per annum on farm lands in Obion and
Weakley counties, Tenn, and in Fulton
County, KY About one-half the cash
value of farm will be loaned. Loans
made in sums of 81 900 or more for five
years with privilege to borrower of pay
ing same after one year in full or maxi
ing any size partial payment desired at
intervals of six months after the expira-
ton of one year, interest being stopped
on partial payments made. Call on or
write o. SPRADLIN.
Attorney-at-Law, Union City, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
The Bohemian Club.

About fifteen young men in the city
have organized and opened club rooms
over Bransford & Andrews jewelry store
in the city, known as the Bohemian
Club, with music, reading and recep-
ton rooms, all elegantly furnished and
provided with library and piano, COM
Portable seats and attractive decoration.
The older young men being members
of the Elks and eligible to the Elks
Home, the younger set found way to
have nice quarters of their own and es-
tablislaed the Bohemian Club.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
FIRST Christian Church.

The Angel in the Sun" will be the
subject for the sermon at the First Chris
tan Church Sunday night by the min
lister, J. J, Castleberry. The sermon
will be specially helpful for young peo-
pie. The morning theme will be The
Souls Cry for Deliverance. " The serv-
ices will begin at II a. m. and s p m.
A warm invitation is extended to all to
come.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
Death of DR.. G. P. Glover.

The death of DR.. G. P. Glover, one
of the county's Oldest and best citizens,
took place last Saturday, June 5, near
Crystal;
DR.. Glover was one of the founders
of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Ma
son, Christian, physician, citizen, and
neighbor in whom everyone had the pro-
foundest confidence and respect.
The moral, intellectual and spiritual
elements were SO mixed in him that his
fellow men honored him.
DIR. Glover was nearly eighty years
old. His remains were inferred at Anti
och with Masonic honors.
The Commercial will have more ex-
tended notice of the good man later.
New Perfection oil stoves. Mailing
- t., n
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
Burglars.

The store of Alexander & Kennedy
at Woodland Mills was broken into last
Thursday night and several articles of
merchandise were taken. During the
week burglars also entered Mr. Bras
fields store at State Line and got some
goods. One man has been arrested as
asuspect, otherwise no arrests have been
made
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
First Cumberland Presbyterian
Church.

On Sunday, June Is, there will be
Sunday school at $50 a. M. lesson text,
Hebrews the eleventh chapter. Preach
ing at II a. m. Subject, Life in Age
and Childhood, or Let the Children
Play. " This is a service to which the
youth of the church and of the city
are specially invited. Parents, please
come and bring the boys and girls.
At s pm. Children's Day exercies
will be held. A splendid program will
be rendered. All are cordially invited
to attend this service.
]. L. HUDGINs, Pastor.
Il ~
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
a poctor's Statement.

J. R. Wells, NJ. D., Weidners, Ark.
writes: I have been practicing in Ar
kansas 20 years and constantly pre-
scribe Mendenhall's Chill Tonic, where
quinine is contra-indicated for children
and adults with weak stomachs. 1t
sticks where others fail. y Sold by Red
Cross Drug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
A Close Place.

Marshal Escue had rather a close call
last Saturday in trying to arrest negro
near the waterworks. The negro want
ed time to get his coat. Mr.. Escue
went with him and was surprised when
the negro threw him down and was
about to take his pistol. Assistance
came promptly and the negro failed to
hurt the officer.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
Loss at Centreville.

A detructive fire last week at Centre
vile, Tenn, caused j. A. Cobele, of
this city, to sustain some losses in con-
nection with firm with which he was
Interested In business
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11

LOST-On street, belt buckle, dia-
mond shape, Tuscan gold, Cameo set
ting in center, and two sapphires. Re-
turn and get reward.
lift DR.. T. d. EDWARDS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11
Baseball at Fulton.

The Union City Nightriders went to
Fulton Tuesday and got one. 1t seems
that the boys went up against some
strong talent and lost. The score was
9 to 2. The attendance was very small
and the series was discontinued, the boys
returning home Tuesday evening.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11

New Perfection oil stoves.-Nailling,
Keiser Hardware Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11

Bon Air Coal, best and cheapest, I'm
ion City Ice & Coal Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11

New Perfection oil stoves. Mailing
Keiser Hardware Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1909-06-11

Boarding house on Court Square for
rent. See w. G. Reynolds.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-23
NEGRO LYNCHED IN GEORGIA.
He Stopped Horse Driven by Young
Ladies and Ordered Them to
Alight.

Eastman. Ga. July 20.-king Green
a negro. was lynched and his body
riddled with bullets at Gum Branch
this morning.
The Misses Nicholson. daughters Of
Sam Nicholson. one Of Eastman s
prominent citizens. while four miles
G.: from Eastman. were met in the
road by the negro. who caught their
horse BY the rein and told them to get
out. that it Was his horse and he was
going to have it.
The Young ladies whipped up their
horse ap6 tried to get away from him,
but he held or until frightened by
their screams.
Dogs were sent from the county
convict camp and placed on his trail
and after run Of several hours the
negro was captured.
The sheriff and his deputies, while
on their way to town. were met at
Gum Swamp by a posse Of 175 men,
who took him away from the officers
and strung him up to sapling, after
which the crowd quietly dispersed.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-07-23
JACKSON A SOUTH CARoL1N1AN
He Himself So Declared in Procla-
nation in Notification
Times.

To the Editor Of The State:
read recently statement that the
question of President Jackson's ma
tive state was still, and would per-
haps ever remain, unsettled.
Today I read in an old magazine l
found in my fathers library, styled
The Examiner and Journal Of Pollt-
ical Economy. printed in Phlladel-
pbia. Pa. dated Wednesday, May 28,
1884, proclamation issued by An
drew Jackson, president Of the United
States, addressed to the citizens OF
the State of South Carolina, reasoning
with them on the rights Of State to
mullify the act of congress, which the
State had recently passed, IN Wnlen
proclamation he uses these words:
::Fellow citizens Of my native State
let me not only admonish you as the
first magistrate of our common coun-
+rv not to incur the penalties OF the
law etc.
+ seems to me when Jackson
TINS speaks of South Carolina as his
nariva State there should be no fur
+hor controversy about the question.
R. ". Simpson.
Psnaleton, July 10, 1909.