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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20
..era, Of Mrs. Caroline D. M. Ballard.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Caroline
d. M. Ballard was held Monday at 1880
all street. Rev. l.. W. Coons, pastor
of the Winthrop Street Universalist
church officiated and there was large
attendance of neighbors and friends.
The floral tributes were very beauti-
full and appropriate vocal selections
were sung by Mrs. Fred r. Fife. The
pail bearers were Charles S. Hichborn,
Fred W. Kinsman, Frank r. Part
ridge, William H. Gannett, George w.
Vickery, Charles H., Mason, Howard
Owen and Levi T. Williams. Inter-
ment was in the family lot in Fore It
Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

fcrt house, the burying ground on the
sunny slope behind the fort, the an
Client paVings that were laid by the
hands OF the soldiers of that adventu-
rous time of three hundred years ago,
and worn smooth by the feet Of those,
long since lost to human knowledge,
the primitive utensils and crude Wea-
pons of those early fighting days will
hold the attention longest, and bring
the most solemn thoughts to the seri-
oHs mind. The handsome harhor with
its ripping waters, it's far outlook up
on the Atlantic ocean, it's smooth sandy
beach washed by the ceaseless tide, the
green shores and changing verdure of
the sloping hillside behind the fort, is
just as it was three hundred years ago
when red men occupied the country,
and white men whose names are I'M
Known and bravery unWritten, came to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20
INT0LERABLE ITCHING
Fearful Eczema All Over Baby's Face
Professional Treatment Failed.
APERFECT CURE BY CUTlCURA

"When my little girl was six months
old noticed small red spots on her right
cheek. ., They grew so large that sent
for the doctor but. instead of helping the
eruption, his ointment seemed to make
it worse. Then went to second doc
tor who said it was eczema: He also
gave mean Qintment which did not help
either. The disease spread all over the
itching grew intolerable and it was ter
rible sight to see. | consulted doctors
for months, but they We're unable to cure
the baby. paid out from $50 to $50
without relief. One evening began to
use the Cuticura Remedies. The next
morning the baby's face was all white
instead of red. continued until the
eczema entirely disappeared. Mrs. P. +.
Gumbin, Sheldon, Ia, July ID, 1905"
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

The Tower, Fort William Henry, at Penn
aquid-Formally Opened to Public
Thursday.
this new country to make possible the
ease and abundance Of today.
Their lives lost to history, their
deaths hut trifle. in the plan Of ma
ture, But the inanimate objects which
they fashioned, the ramparts which
they erected, the weapons which they
welded. and the paths over which they
wended their daily way, can speak to
our guests as words cannot, of the I'M
conouerable spirit which bent circ,lil-
stances to its desires, and shaped a
future Of prosperity from a past of dis
tresS and danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20
Funeral of Mrs. Edith A. Mason.

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Edith
A. Mason was held from her late home
on the Church Hill road at 3 O'clock
Monday afternoon. Rev. L. w. CoOns
of the Universalist church officiated.
The burial was in the Riverside ceme
terry. East side. The bearers We're
the four song of the deceased, G.. A.
Prescott, l.. W., A. b., and~H. L. Ma
son. A quartet composed of Mrs.
York; Mrs Mcnamara and -Messrs.
Morton and Bilodeau sang several Sc
lections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank C. Friend and
daughter Helen of Boston are guests
of Mr.. Friends brother, DR.. George f.
Friend of Chapel street Mr.. and Mrs.
Friend made the trip from Boston to
Augusta in a touring car and after Il
short stay in this city DR.. and Mrs.
Friend will join them in an automobile
trip to the eastern part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

Company NJ, I'd Infantry, N. G. S.
NJ held an open air drill upon tho
Reuel Williams Athletic field Monday
evening. The drill was in the manual
of guard duty preparatory to muster
and largely embraced close order eX-
ercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

The great sale of Russell & Weston
Co. continues to hold the interest of the
people and from far and near they
come to obtain these bargains which
are So real.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20
List of Unclaimed Mail.

Following is the list of unclaimed
mail at the Augusta postoffice for the
week ending. July 10:
Women-Caroll, Mrs. Edith; Choate,
Miss Kathleen; Fisher. Mrs. F. b..
Gerrish, Miss C. NJ; Jones, Mrs.
Frank; Luft, Mrs. Alice; Mclaughlin.
Mrs. Marion; Taylor. Mrs. Frank.
Men-Balcom, Victor; Dudley, Lea
man; Harvey, David E.: Holman, A.
W.; Kmball. Frank B.; Lapierre,
Peter; Marquette. N; Stubs, Fred !;
Young. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20
FIREMEN

1.-TWO out when winning run was made.
Printers .2 0 0 l 0 Is
Firen,en O 0 3 o o n-4
Stolen bases-Meader. Jackson, McCor-
mick, Bush .. O'Connell. Struck out
BY Tibbetts II. by Parquette g. Hit by
nitchad ball-McCormck, Bush. Dickson
@ Wild pitch-Tibbetts. Passed ball
Mccormick Jackson. Base on balls-Of
'rihbetts /. off Parquette l. Umpire,
Simpson. Time. 2h. Attendance, $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A Clark announce
the engagement of their daughter
Mildred Bernice, to DR.. Roland Lee
Mckay of Bowdoinham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

the old fort house which is about two
hundred years old, and which is sup
posed to have been built by Col. David
Dunbar, sent to Pemauuid in 1929 to re-
build Fort William Henry, which he
did, remaining il Fort Frederick This
OLD house is one of the most interesting
things to be seen at Pemaquid for it's
massive walls. and interior finish
where left untouched. tells of it's
strength and excellent construction.
Unfortunately relic hunters have de-
stroved much Of the original work in
the house, removing hinges drawing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

The reunion OF the 24th and 2St-
Maine Regimental Association will be
held Aug. 10, 1909 at G. A. r. hall il
Auburn. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

sentence from which he appealed. He
went to Jail, however, until bonds could
be secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

Miss Emma Flynt returned to her
home in Dexter Monday, after a visit
to her brother, Furber F'lynt, Grove
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

Mrs. A. F. Spear and son Harry left
on the Monday morning train for a
visit toNWaldoboro and Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

Thelma, the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. w. S. Laid, went Monday
to Capitol Island for a few weeks visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. K. c. Pratt of Newton
Mass. are the guests of John r. Fried
eriek. Myrtle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

Daily ksnnebec Journal
TELEPHoNE-13s.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

: II. Al. Croker of Whitefield was 6
business visitor in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

Fort Fairfield Grange, No. go, in
tends to hold a meeting August II, al
Easton Center.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

Manager DlpIOcK- OF tHe
announced after the game that ne
should protest the decision OF Umpire
simpson. calling a hit by Tibbetts fair
in the last of the 10th. which he de-
eares landed foul by eight or 10 feet.
His protest will be heard at the next
meeting of the managers of the City
League. n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO, 3
Meetings at O'Clock every second
and fourth Tuesday.
= O. E. FARNHAM, C. p,
g. W. MERRILL, Scribe,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20
The Standing.

The game this afternoon will be ba
tween the Postals and the Plumbers ana
II is eypected th"t both rires WI, rnVe
a stronger team than usual in the neio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9 p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
. o'clock.
VIM. P. TABER, Capt.
F'JOHE e. KELLER Cterk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-20
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting. Friday evening at 8 O'Clock
d. w. LOVEJOY, NJ q.
r. H. BROWN, Sec.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16
Numero IS

ahora parece natural deba entansler-
~ que son los Muniripios hos que ha-
yam de tomar Ia acci6n procedente.
Ahora bien, esta Acadia, que co.
mo antes expreso, ha visto Ia pre-
tension con simpatia, Ia ha conis4de-
RADIO como motive de iusta att ncidm.
dcsea. antcs de llevar adelante Il
aSullto, conocer Ia opinion aut torizl-
da de csc Centre del Comercio.
Con este fin, tengo el honor De di-
riglrme Il usted rogantlole So digme
manlfcstarmc Ia opimi6n del C0mercio
qlie eSe Centro representa-. las ideas
q'rc Sobre el particular le Ocurran.
Nh propdsito, como pluho de- par
tida. 50 deln@a en- tres particulars:
|. I'll cierre general de los esta.-
blrcimientos las 6 de IN tarde to-
dos Ios dfas laborables.
,. Fl cicrre los sabados 4 las de
Ia noche o mas tardc.
:. Permanccer cerrados durante to-
do Il Domingo.
No Obstan.n. como 6stas no SON mas
que ideas en- prncipio estlmar6 muy
mncho las de eSa Camara, para ha-
Ger ON su caso, todo gcnero de modi
ficaeiones.
Ruego a nsted su atcncidn a esta
carta; me pcrmito invitarle que Se
SirVa contcstarme y he preseuto mi
consideration mas dNtinguida.
HHpGtuosameutc,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16
Dialogo baturro
/ tn no aqrti. Doroteo ?

tn no aqti. Doroieof
Aqni hay M piazo. Que vida s.
lieya ito Bastian7
-Ahora la neior del mundo. Cuamlo
10 Sc teelaias Y Sc VA de feria. pal
&c que te 10 aeradeee q cuelpo
Tie uste mas raz6n que nm san-
10. Y alguna vcz hay que dale al
clerpo 10 que Ie cumple. Amos d
cellar I'M trago9
-Aunpue sea mas de uno echarc-
mos.
-EIasta tres. 10 vi gileno, pero no
mas ia Que no nos digan que hnnos
c"gido cuatro tragos.
~ Que hay pol pueblog
Chico - - siomTre: mIcha pu-
Utica, POGO gobierno eI arr- mmi-
cipal augerada " por la Canal quien
~ mueres
Pa ESQ llevan POGO rasma. III
sacristan esta descsperau porque va
pa tres amos que no 81 quIe morn
denguno.
u AGn tents aquel secretario tan
ladr6nf
Quite ustc. hombre: ahora ha
entrau nm alcalde que no le dcja ro-
bar un chavo.
Amos. Sc conoce que - hombre
honrao.
Isl, 81. homao, Dice que ha sidO
toa su vida arrlero y que donde Il
este no roba naide mas que
81.
II Rediez. que despotismol " que
te trai por la feriaf
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16
Para ell jueves Is de Abrll

Ell Pueblo De Puerto Rico contra
Angel Casenaye, por lnfraeci@n al ar
ss.a,lo 273 de C1dieo Penal.
III Pueblo dc Puerto Rico contra
syelino Gonz6lez. por acometlmiento :.
aggression
Ei Pueblo de Puerto Rico eontr'
.ngenlo Eeheyarria y otros, por htirt".
III Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
zen6n Corroa, por acomet'aneni" y
aggression.
FL Pueblo dc Puerto Rico contra
Angel Colon, por inIraori@n dc las or
aenanzas municipales.
RI Pueblo de Puerto Rico coufra
t'ristfno Reyes, por portar arnas
IA Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
Antonio Martinez, por portar armas-
FL Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
Ieoncio Berberena, por aeometimiento
aggression
III Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
aabino Burgado, por portar armas-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16


IidF gran a'arna rh f"nee entre Ia
E''"'' que Rehe que psr.ter F'ts'o los
'f'e''o'''eS eScaiamient'S ; qpaa wrench 60
'9''e"'ioSe
I'm 81 cruce de has "a ~ n 1.a-
iriua + Luna. dc I'm aio i esta narte
st han verifcado nada memo, ga. s i~
robos con fractrra.
gn 1. ...,,o;aa e,.l..4 A
.,l.l... f,.
rf,o...u otl.,t,
..,.4.
oh;.+a =, ooat.
a.
H. u..: D.:
. o,.4
FIorenSan
~. ~
1T
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16
Para ell martes 90 de Abril

III Pueblo he Puerto Rico contra
Elifanio Guadalupe Y otros, por alte-
rar la paz
FL Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
.Ansclmo Cino. delito contra Ia justi-
cia pubiica-
Fl Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
Felipe Delgado, por alterar la paz.
FL Pueblo dc Puerto Rico contrs
Lorenzo Cruz. por alterar la paz.
Fl Pneblo dc Puerto Rico conir.
Lorenzo Cruz, por portar armas.
FL Pueblo de Puerto Rico contr;
Pedro Santos, por abuse de contianza
FL Pueblo de Puerto Rico contr
Juan Perez. por acometimiento y agre-
SION.
FL Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
Juan Nieyes y otros, por juegos prohi-
bidos
FL Pueblo De Puerto Rico contra
Juan Ma. Vega Y otros, por hurto
FL Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
juan Rivera, por infraccion de las or
denanzas municipales.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16

Raimundo villcgas. por infracci6n de
las ordcnanzas municipales.
III Pueblo lie Puerto. Rico contra
Julian Caiala. por portar armas.
III Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
lose virella, por delito contra la salud
publica.
III Pueblo de- Puerto Rico contra
.lnSi lzqaie'do. por deliio contra Ia
luSticia pnblica
FL Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
Eulalio Andino. por hnrto.
III Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
Aniceto lIcrnandcz y otros, por turhar
Ia paz.
III Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
IGis Munuz Rivera. por Iibclo.
I'll Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
Pedro Medina. por hurio.
III Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
Jose Nazqucz. por acomctimlento '
agrcsi6n
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16

FL Pueblo dc Puerto Rico contra
Tomas Flores. ..por altorar In paz.
III Pueblo dc Puerto Rico contra
fcdro Lopez. por acometimicnto y
aggression.
FL Pueblo dc Puerto Rico contra
Antero DeIgado y otros, por acometi-
micnto y aggression.
III Pueblo dc Puerto Rico contra
Francisco Rivera. por acomctimiento y
aggression.
III Pueblo dc Puerto Rico centra
Nazario Rodriguez. por mfracciin dc
Ia ley dc Sanidad.
I'll Pueblo dc Puerto Rico contra
Sinforoso Ortiz. por infracci6n de
la ley de Sandal.
III Pueblo dc Puerto Rico contra
Pedro Lopez. por portar armaS.
III Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
t'rutos FuenteS, por portar armaS.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16

"A mercar unos aperos hi vcnido.

"A mercar unos aperos IN venido
" uSte'
-YU. 4 vender una mlra que nos ha
salido guita. va cStoy en tratos con
los chitanos.
-Tcnga ust6 cuslao no 10 encahen.
Como no le hagan cosqnillaS al
abro suelte un par de coces, I'M"
paice uuc VAN 4 ir ellos engilados,
porme Il animal csia gordo llrs-
troso. Como 10 himos comprao en-
Francia, digo yo 81 no nos entcmde-
ra bien.
De todaS maneras tcnga nste oJo
al colrar. que 10 mejor lc dan u
llste un papcl del BInco, Sc va Il
cambcar Y resulta de p@ de
banco.
Chico, tamidn habria que yer, on
ganar i un montanes
Sc acr,crdo lIst6 del ito "Camlle-
ras. que era tan aglrdo y habia en-
gaiiau a todos los del lugari Pus Il eesP,
tan montafes como su merce, le Jla--
ron una giicna los chltanos. Sens ON
zaS lc cost6 la groma.
i Aos. III lie chanceas ?Al ito "' Ia
mieras" robale seiS onzass Serla a
Ia iuprza Y con mordaZa
Ma DE ESQ. Vera ustc como )ue.
Dendc tiempos de nuestros antepa--
Sa1lsse CORE por el Iugar que cm las
ruinas del Castillo hay I'm teSoro en-
terrao. FL Ito "I'amileras que es mny
|aviricioSo. audaha buscando, nm adlVi-
no que le dilera por POGO dmero =
sitio del teSoro, y cAtatc que llega-
ron nj pueblo dos chitanos marldo y
mujcr dician que ella era zahuri- y
mle durmiendo 10 cndivinaha todo. of
que VA ito "Camileras" que 10 habe y
los lleya i casa mesa y mantci. Are
elan 81 prccio thel negoclo y Se haJan
los chtanos Il la hodega enolendt II
cuatro veIas cncima de ura cuba. lc
haccn meter 4 "CamiIeras" seis on
zas dentro De lin balI y escomcn--
ran d hacer cirimonIas y eXconl'lr' =.
Y i beber vino de largo. Dos diaS con
dos noches 4c pasaron on Ia bod -
b.cn ahumhrau> ror dentro y por fue-
rd
-Claro, pa encontrar I'm tcsoI" ha-
bia que alumbrarsc hlen 49,.
Y al tercor dia voIafon con rs
dineros, entire tanto que 'tanlIeras
habia mctido la cabeza dentro lie lNa
cuba, porque le dijoror que Ia 10
ra De estar asi oiria uaia voz que le
dcs4afbriria II Sitio del tesoro.
Amos, que chanada
Nj. que al que Dios lc qlie pr
der. 10 giielye tonic. sI%chamos ese
trago, Il qued
-Tra pa casa dc Mathis, que 10 =
he vlelo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16
10 del cirrrc de las tIpnd0S
V. CASTRO Les.

FL Alcaldc de la Cimad ha dirigi-
do con fecha - del corrienie a l1s
Sen0res Presidentes de In Camara de
Concrete y Cenfro de DetasliStaS IA
Siguiente carta,
Senures:
Esta Acadia We con vereiadero ia-
f. res. 81 deseo que Sc WINE maniies-
tando hace tempo por una gran par
te de empleados del Comcrcio, de que
So determine 81 cicrrc dr los estable-
cimie,toS en- San Juan, las 6 De Ia
tar,le.
La gcsti0n de- este asunio. So llevo
4 la ultima Legislature, y ali - *
rresJ que la rcsoiuei6n ae"roa ds es-
to. conpetia 10 NunieipiSsS. Stem
re LuL. ..nda en- .ste rsp:a; pero
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16
A los sIscriltorS Y Agnls

Para |. bnena Marcia dc esia Adm
abstraction, no admitimos ATLAS de
snscripeiones 4 este diario sino desde
sl primero de eada mes. Las BAJAS
se ayisaran los dias 30 8 81; advir--
nendose que las que Sc dieren con pos
terioridad no Sc tomaran en- cuenta
nj surtirAn efecto en- la contabilidad
Aasta el dia .nltimo del mes siguien-
te al en- que Sc solicitor.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16
. Para ell viernes 16 de Abr1

IT Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
Norberto I,ozada, por Infracci6n de las
rrieas mas rnunicIpales-
VI Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
Julio Panto;s = otros. por Iiegos pro-
k.bidos-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16
Para ell sabado II de Abril

FL Pnebo de Puerto Rico contra
Emilio Agrinsoni v otroS. por PRISON
legal
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16
De Ponce

Escal2 mientos y otros excees
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16
Para el microbes 21 de Abril

FL Pueblo de Puerto Rico contra
RaImundo Niilegas- por poriar armas
II Pueblo de Pu rto Rico cont :
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-04-16
F. del Vale

Alcalde h. San .Eipau.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-01

Carroll was last to yield TO the scythe Of
death. on November IL. 1882. age 80,
Even the anxiety Of the old gentleman who
was 10 ring the bell Ia the tower OF the state
house hurried the passing Of the declaration.
since he had stationed below his little grand
son. who kept impatiently asking the delegates
about the declaration. And when the glad
moment had arrived the LAD cried forth the
udings, Grandpa, ring the bolll We are
frcc!" Hence. from the voice Of a child came
the proclamation OF liberty.
Tho bell he rng was not. rs Is pub
lishod. cast IN England; Il waH constructed Of
The metal u "a bell made Ia London, but our
liberty bell was mulded and cast la PhilHdol'
phia by Cass 4 STOW, IN March, 1853. The ia.
s%cription on Il Is ancient indeed. and Is found
In the Biblc-Leviucus 20 10.
The truth 10 always welcome; hence let us
correct a number OF misconceptions regarding
the dag The art Of toiegraphy was not
known to these early slres; news did not
speed across tho continent In the twinkle Of
an eye" or Massachusetts on July 2 would not
have prayerfully sought IN church and cham.
Der the passage OF the Virginia resolution"
They would have known that the deed was al
ready done on the fth. And II the art % pho
Biography had been known 10 the boys Of re-
a copy OF Independence hall on that memoir
able fourth day OF July would show a flag
WIZ NAlA hNhA nhAANNNf AAfN AhA atA NhfNN
with a union OF the crosses Of sts. George and
Andrew on a blue FIELD, and not the stars
and stripes" as shown on our modern oil pro
auctions. And when Washington. on July 3 In
New York City, had the declaration read TO
all the soldiers In arms, the stars and stripes
was not the banner Of the day. since our
starry emblem was not devised until nearly
a year after the enactment OF our bill OF free
dom"
Where Jenerson's FIRST or original draft OF
the declaration may be Is not known. lie
practically admits this In a letter written later
IN life. He copied the original. with lis cor.
T%eclons by the COMMITTEES, a lumber OF times.
and mailed some 20 several people. one copy
COINS 70 Richard Henry Lee. others to his
home and friends, but the one that was pro.
pared on parchment and signed on August z.
17lG. Il safely slowed away Ia a large steel
safe IN the vaults q the department Of state
a. Washington.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-01

oilers OF the air" Hence, under the burning
words OF eloquent men and the piercing rays
OF the sun and singing OF insects. a decree Of
liberty was born.
Inc vote on The declaration was taken az
ABOUT z o'clock on the afternoon Of Thursday.
ana. while il was an intensely warm day for
Fhiladelphia, II certainly was. politically
speaking. a cold. ciammy day for London.
Whie the documen was not signed on July
T. u had the same moral ana executive effect.
since the delegates voted for the action and
ordered Il engrossed ON parchment On August
z the shecpskin copy was presented. and an
the Incidents relative to the signing. together
with the several Of members. bear
on the sessions % August 2 when all save two
members subscribed their names 10 the pro
nouncement that W hold these truths 10 be
seiteyident that all mea are created equal"
II was largely due to trivial statements that
the delegates were aroused 10 the spirit OF
unity, aud these apparent remarks led the
members 20 cheerfully subscribe their names
to a warrant OF death or Imprisonment The
oft-quoted humor a. Charles Carroll needs 10
be corrected IN the past We have been told
that when Charles Carroll OF Maryland stepped
up 10 sign his name TO the engrossed document
he said. "The British will be looking for an
Of us. and 30 they may have no trouble In ind
ing me / win put down my address" aud he
signed. Charles Carroll Of Carrollton. Trad
ton mas ~ that the audience or delegates
laughed heartily. and one gentleman spoke out
loudly, There goes some millions OF property
To indicate that this very wealthy c-olonist
was not at oh times At ease financially. the fol.
lowing letter, written by him two years before
the declaration was signed. attests. Il must
have the money. and speedily. for / am quite
out Of cash, However q delay 81 a few days
will make no great difference" This demon.
strates the theory that millionaires too often
get into close financial quarters.
Mr.. Carroll demonstrated his fearless. patri.
otlc impulse prior 20 signing when he la IS
wrote 20 a member OF parliament these sting
ing and rebellious words.
Your thousands Of soldiers may come, but
they viii be masters OF the spot only on which
they encamp They viii hnd naught but enc
mics before and around them. II we are beaten
on the plains We will retreat 10 the mountains
and defy them. DER resources will increase
with our dimcultiea. Necessity win force ua %