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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30
WALL STREET REVIEW,

New York, March 29.-Opening prices
of stocks to-day dropped under a renewal
We're in evidence yesterday. The princi-
pal changes were in the specialties. Hook
ingCoal and Colorado and Southern, first
preferred, declined ?, the common /,
Amalgamated Copper, Union Pacific and
Central Leather large fractions. The first
sale in United States Steel was $4,000
shares at a decline' of SIS,
Buying orders came in the market and
the opening losses were recovered. Er-4@h
liquida ton broke cut in the metal U.s. KS
which started in Copper and led 10
heavy selling of the Standard Railroad
came general. Delaware and Hudson fell
1-2, a. c. l.. L., Amalgamated Cop
per 1 3-4 c. & O., and Pullman l IL.
Union PACIFIC and American-Canadian
The death of Justice Brewer of the
supreme court brought up the possible
effect on the cases pending, which are of
9rsd importance Up tan To corporation interests
fessedly based on the conclusions reached
on that subject.
An effective rally occurred during the
second hour with the reports of rains in
damage to the wheat crop In active is
sues showed wide declines, Central Rail
road of New Jersey falling 10 and United
States Express IL. Northwestern was
heavy.
Prices continued to rally despite the
limited demand, and there was fair de-
gree of strength shown in all quarters.
Early losses in the representative stocks
made up, the leaders being a fraction
above yesterdays closing.
Speculations became very liStlesS dur
ing the latter part of the day in con-
trast with the activity and wide fluctua-
lions of the morning. The tone through
out was firm.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30
NEW YORK FUTURES.


New York, March 29.-Prces opened
steady at decline of 2dp6 points, in re-
Spouse to lower cables than expected.
The market sold off to a net loss of 100
IA points under scattering liquidation and
local bear pressure. inspired by reports
of showers in Texas and approximations
that the unsettled conditions might re-
suit in a thorough breaking of the pro-
longed drought
Covering by near month shorts caused
rally of about 10 points from the low
est during the middle of the morning.
but late months were slow to improve
and the advance was checked by renewed
selling, which followed the western belt
forecast calling for further showers and
unsettled weather.
Spot closed quiet, S points decline
middling uplands, 1880; niddling gulf,
1850. Sales 700 bales.
Reports that a change in the direction
Of the wind in the southwest promised
clearing weather rather than further
showers. caused a bulge to within or
points of last nights closing prices dur
ing the afternoon, but renewed realizing
checked the advance.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
10-H p stationary gas engine.
3-H. p, 60-cycle, 220-volt A. c. Motor.
1-6-H. p, 60-cycle, 110-volt A. G. Motor.
i-4H. p, 60-cycie, 110-voit A. c. Motor.
2o1H. p, so-cycle, 22o-volt. A. G, Motor,
1-2H. p, 60-cycle, 1i0-volt, A. c. Motor.
Large assortment of ceiling and desk
fans.
Harrisburg steam engine steple com
pound center crank 150-H. z.
12-H. p. upright steam engine.
S-H. p. horizontal steam engine.
Sfnokestack 24x40 feet long.
Portable steel frame 25X30 feet.
5000 feet of corrugated galvanized iron,
used but short while. l.
Beltings. pulleys, shafting, saws and
mandrils of all sizes.
Planer, single-surface, "A inches wide
and six inches thick.
Machine wood planning 6x24 inches.
Beside moulding machine, 6X12 inches
Surfacing machine, "a inches.
Rotary air pump.
Belt-driven air compressor.
$50 feet of galvanized pa inch pipe.
Single machine.
Apply or address TOT S. Palafox St
Phone 1856. 27mch1w'
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

TOURISTS Will find The JournaI's Pane
ma Canal Edition just the thing to sens
60 friends at home 1t Is filed with af =
tractive pictures, scenes and views from
cover to cover. Price. 1sc at bookstores
or at this Office.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

FOR SALE-If taken this week will coll
my almost new auto runabout for ios,,
than factory cost on account of Iea,linr,
Guy. Ndh az rs oth ave. 2Imch A :
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30
'TENTION,. FARMERS

ATTENTION, FARMERS AND GARD
NERS-We- have just received a full
line of seed for spring planting, such as
beans. peas, muskmelons, watermelons
cucumbars, tomatoes, okra and a general
line OF the most. reliable varieties, too
numerous to mention. Also lawn grass
and -four seeds. Lawn enricher and a
general line of commercial fertilizers. ]
f, Dubuisson & Bro, l24-126 East In
tendencia street. Phone &C. feb
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT - Twelve
room hotel and livery stable in Cen
fury, Fla, near railroad depot A II
Human, Century, Fla decI Str
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

SOME OLD PAPERS-ExcelIent for nut
ting under carpets and mating, Sica
and clean for any purpose. Tied IN in
neat bundles Of 80 at 5 cents a bun,lIai
This Office.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

HAWKINS strain Barred Rocks and Fish
81 White Rocks. as good as the best, IL
eggs for $1.00 Satisfaction guaranteed
Mrs. D. r. Quarrie, Roberts, Fla
27mch1ms
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

FOR SALE-The very best plunhir.
ability and materials at lowest prices
Estimates furnished. z. G. Acosta Pbonn
EOS, Corner Zarragossa and Jefferson 'Iie
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

FOR SALE-S0-H.P. stationary .toa-
engine. in perfect condition. Has BEEN
Fisher. 206 South Palafox St, PensacniIssi
Eia- 25det.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30
? LIVE STOCK
; AND POULTRY

EGGS. EGGS, EGGS-s1.0O per sitting.
from prize winning Barred Plymouth
Rocks, r. |. Reds and White Leghorns.
Phone Sc or Il, or call at 80 Blount Bldg.
DIR. Illter. 19mCh
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

FOR SALE-Use of the best launches in
the bay by day or hour. Fast connie
launch Gem" big party boats "Reeba
slow. King e. Runyan. 17mchlm
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30
Classified
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-10600 acres of
virgin pine lands in Wash
ington county, Florida, 5000
acres round timber, 1900
acres boxed. Terms easy.
Address Knowles Brothers,
owners, Pensacola, Fla. ~''
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

! WILL BUY old gold and silver at high
est market price. / need it in my man
ufacturing department. II you have any
advise me and my representative will call
IL you cannot send. Ingatius Fried, 2l6
S. Palafox, opposite the postoffice. 13jan
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

FOR SALE-Aeton coal; nothino bet,
ter. Stratton Ice Works. 7ion
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

REEVES RHODE ISLAND REDS are the
best. Sl.00 per sitting. Mrs w. s
Reeve. 1412 e. DeSoto st. 27mcb7t*
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30
MISCELLANEOUS.

NO HAT OVER 81 at the Model, 1o4 E.
Wright st. 15mch1m
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

FOR SALE-One mule colt, 10 months
old (took prize at Fair); broken to
harness and saddle. Apply 2016 w. Jack
son street 24mchl VS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30
Cga : sffed
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A 25-horse power Horizon
tai boiler and engine. Can be bought
at bargain If taken at once. See or
write z. L. Reese, 80 South Palafox. St,
Pensacola, Fla. 4mch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

BUY YOUR MILLINERY and ready-to-
wear at the Model and save % to 40
per cent. 104 f. Wright street. 15mch1n
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

FOR SALE-Household furniture Apply
81 West Wright street. 27mch1w*
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30
MARKET REPORT.
NAVAL STORES MARKET
WHITE g. CO.

Savannah, Ga, March 29.-The spirits
of turpentine market opened and closed
to-day as follows:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

FOR SALE-If anybody's rabbits or
, Belgian hares lay Easter Eggs mine
90; Hundreds of young hares 81 per
par and up. j. III. Clutter, Phone PSI
25mch1 W
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-03-30

FOR SALE-Two 4-wheel Studebaker log
wagons. Heighth of wheel, SO inches.
Width of tire 4 inches. Address F'lorala
Saw Mill Co., Paxton, Fla. 25mch1w
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
.EX- TREASURER
FOUND GUILTY
James N. Huston Convicted of
Using the Mails to
Defraud.

Washington, d. c., December 49,
James n. Huston, Treasurer of the
United States from 1889 to 1891. was
tonight, together with Har-
vey M. Lewis, Of Cincinnati, O., and
Everett Dufour of this city, by a jury
in the Criminal Court on indictments
charging the use Of the mails to de-
fraud in connection with the opera
ton OF the National Trust Company
and other concerns.
The trial lasted five weeks, but the
Jury was out only u few hours. The
maximum penalty for the offense is
two years Imprisonment and a fine Of
$4,000. The three men indicted, how
ever, were allowed to remain at lib
erty tonight on their bonds pending
the hearing OF a motion for a new
trial.
The trio was indicted January 3
last bv the Federal grand jury, fol-
lowing a raid on the offices OF the
National Trust Company here by post
office inspectors In September, 1909.
The company, which was incorporate
In delaware with capital stock OF
81 ,oOo. 900, it is alleged, guaranteed the
stock of other companies on com
mission basis. The inspectors declared
nj the time that they failed TO ma
any material funds to JUSTIFY the
guaranty assertions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
FATALLY WOUNDS
FORMER EMP LOVER
Desperate Barricades Himself in
House, but Is Taken
by Posse.

Yankton. s. D. December 13.-George
Rossteuscher discharged farm hand, who
last night shot and mortally wounded his
former employer, Daniel Courtney living
six miles from here, and then barricaded
himself in the home. was shot and cap
tured this evening BY the sherins posse
and members of the South Dakota National
Guard.
Rossteuscher made truce with Sheriff
Hickey and members Of Company NJ. where
by friends were allowed 10 enter tho house
and remove his dying victim. the latteFs
wife a niece, Bernice Culiigau. and son.
George Rossteuscher. who was discharged
a week ago by Courtney. returned to the
Courtney farm last night, knocked al the
door OF the house and asked to be let in,
Courtney went out on the porch and re-
fused TO admit him. Rossteuscher then shot
Courtney sank 10 the floor Rossteuscher
entered the house and sat down, talking 10
courtney's wife and son, aged eight ana
niece Bernice Cull!gan, who were too ter
rlfied 10 aid the victim. The boy finally
escaped and mounting horse, rode 10
Utica, two mics away, for help. The house
was soon surrounded by armed men.
After Rossteuschcr agreed 10 allow friends
OF the family to remove them from the
barricaded home Sheriff Hickey ordered the
soldiers 10 open fire. and fusiliade OF shots
was poured into the house.
Rossteuscher. it is said. was enamored OF
Bernice Culllgan. niece OF Courtney and
out his threat. The girls refusal to marry
him and his discharge on account of his
unwelcome attentions were the causes OF
the tragedy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
ELECTION DRAGS
YEARLY ALONG
People Lose Interest, and News,
papers Quit Their Late
Editions.

London December iS.-The election
continues to drag YEARLY along. The
public has lost interest and the news
papers have given up publishing late
editions Fleet street and other points
where the returns arc shown are de-
serted The standing of the parties
tonight is as follows:
Government coalition-Liberals lH9.
Nationalist, IS; Independent National
lists. . Laborites. SO; total, 302.
@ ~ t'ion-unionists 24o,
Ta.fc were lorty-two pollings to-
day. but The results in only six con
stltuencies were announced tonight.
no change was recorded in these.
Tho coalition, therefore, has one gain
TO the good In the election so far
Party feeling continues 10 rnn
strong in Cork, whore there are con-
fiicts daily between the opposing fac
lions. David shechy, a member of the
House of Commons, in riot to-day.
was struck BY a stone and so badly
injured that he remained unconscious
for some time. Not less than 100 per-
sons have been surgically treated in
the Cork inflrmary since the elections
began and eighty We're admitted in
one night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
WILL TAKE CASE TO.
SUP R { NJ { court
Judge Refuses to Permit Filing
Of Petition Against Robin
Cooper.

Nashville. Tenn. December ia
petition asking that the Davidson
County Criminal Court declare Illegal
and void the proceedings by which
Robin j. Cooper. charged with the
murder Of former United states Sen
ator Edward Carmack, was recently
acquitted was filed to-day by the at
torncy who represented the State in
the first trial, in which Robin j. Coop
er and his father. Duncan 3. Cooper,
were convicted. and by Sam c. Car
mack brother of Senator Carmack
The petition charges that the effort
to acquit the defendant was a, fraud
upon the state, done without the
knowledge of any lawyer represent
ing the State and without conference
with any witnesses for the state.
After hearing the petition, Judge \.
r. Neil refused TO allow II to be filed.
case before the supreme Court on Il
writ of CeEtiOrari.
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j. :. Howard.
ESPECIAL to The Times -Dispateh. j

Especial 10 The Times-UlspatcN'I
Danville, Va. December 1.-THE re-
mains of j. 5. Howard, twcnty-four
years OF age who died at the Me-
mortal Hospital in Richmond to-day,
reached here this afternoon and were
taken to the residence of his parents
on Chestnut Street, where the funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
3 o'clock. His death was due to heart
failure Besides his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs c. A. Howard. he leaves the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: Mrs. w.
e. Gatewood, OF North Carolina Tur-
ner Howard, Of AIaytield, Ky; Mrs. J.
w Boulddin, of Glover; Allen A. How
ard, of New Orleans, and Misses Ruby
and Virginia Howard, and Messrs.
Cary and Neal noward. OF this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
mltted suicide here to-day.

mItted suicide here to-day
MoGann was found in his room in a
hotel this afternoon with bullet hole
over his heart, and revolver in his
hand. lie had been dead for some
hours.
No one had seen McGann since last
midnight when he was about the hotel,
apparently in the best Of health and
humor. A maid, entering his room to
clean It, discovered the body.
McGann's last season was with the
milwaukee, team of the American As
ISOLATION, and 1t was understood eff
forts were being made TO secure him
for the Louisville team, of the same
league, for next season. He had been
spending the winter in this city. No
cause for McGann's suicide has de-
veloped.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
DR.. WILEY TO MARRY
MISS KELTON IN SPRING
Chief Chemists Br'de-to-be Daughter
of the Late Authenticity
crnl I<eltOn.

Washington, December l3,--Dr Har-
yoy washington Wiley, chief OF the
chemistry division, Department of AS
riculture, the national guardian of the
food and drink that SHAH enter me
American home, is soon to have a WHO
to preside over his bachelor nome 'Sss
in the person of Miss Anna G. kelton,
d,,nrbter OF the late Adjutant-Generul
kelton and Mrs, John 9, Kelton the
latter lives here at 1871 r Street with
her daughters Miss Anna G. keiton,
Miss Josephine kelton and MISS
Adelaide lSelton,
The news OF the engagement necame
known to- day in a very limited circle
and pr. WILEY, when approached on
the subject, admitted 1t was correct,
but, owing TO natural dihidence ON
the topic, said that amy further DIS
cussion OF the matter to-day should
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
MEETS IN suFFoLk.
Session of Southside Virginia. Medical
Association-Fire In school.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Suffolk, Va. December lS.--tfho
thirty-first session of the Southside
Virginia Medical Association was con-
vened here to-day, Dr. r l.. Raiford.
OF Sedley, presiding. There was a sur.
gical clinic at Lakeview Hospital by
Drs E. r. Hart, d. l.. Harroll and j. Il.
Rawls Among those who read papers
in the assembly hall were DR.. A. G.
Brown, Jr., of Richmond; Dr.. South
gate Leigh, of Norfolk; Dr. Lucien LOT
ION. OF Emporia, and Dr.. c. G. Coleman,
of Richmond. This evening there was
a banquet at the Board of Trade
rooms.
A collapsed stove to-day set fire to
one of the rooms in Suffolk college
building, occupied by three grades of
the public schools. Miss Laura Twitty,
in whose room the blaze began, got
her pupils out in good order. There
was a slight panic in the rooms above,
but no casualty followed. The flames
were confined to one room.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
Miss smlth Give. Recl.nl.
Special to The Tlmes-pispateh

Apple Grove, Va, December 1S.--Ap
enjoyable recital was given here last
evening by Miss Susie Smith, of AL
bemarle county a graduate of the Bos-
ton School of Expression. The large
audience which gathered in the High
School auditorium was entertained by
readings from modern authors, em-
bracing wide range of subjects.
After the recital the women OF the
Baptist Church gave an oyster sup
per, the proceeds of which go to their
Missionary Society.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
rest with the lady mentioned or her

rest with the lady mentioned or her
mother.
Mrs. Kelton did not deny the story,
and Miss llclton, who is a clerk at
the Library of Congress, could not be
reached.
The wedding day is not set, but IT
will be some time in the spring of
1911.
Miss Kelton is the brainy daughter
of brainy man. Fellow clerks have
splendid things to say of her
ability, her education and tastes, while
those who know her in the army set
admire her good looks and her social
graces.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
NO TURN-ovERs IN
STATE ELECTIONS

Boston, Mass, December 13.-Although
marked by several sharp contests. both for
Mayor and on the license question. the re-
suits OF tho elections held in fourteen Mas
sachusetts cities to-day showed practically
no turn-overs. No changes whatever were
recorded on the license votes. and only in
one instance did any Mayor who sought
recollection fail TO secure It. The only in
stance was in the city of Lynn, which for
the first time voted on the commission form
OF government, which provides for five
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
CHARTER ISSUED

The following charter was issued yestsr-
day by the state Corporation Commission:
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
OF Washington county. Va. Abingdon, Va.
y. +. Spahr pres dent. Benhams Na- y. G.
Petty John. secretary. Bristol, Tenn; j. p.
Humioy Washington county, Va. Objects:
Mutual fire COMPANY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
,vIu Fight Annexation.

ISptcIdl 90 Ille 7 TITO. ITS PC ec1''I
Norfolk Va, December 13.-At a
meeting held to-day the Norfolk
county supervisors decided to continue
the fight in opposition to the annexa-
ton by Norfolk of Lambert's Point,
and directed Commonwealth's Attorney
Marshall to appeal to the State Su-
preme Court from the decree of Judge
Harrison Captain Marshall was also
empowered TO employ attorneys in as
ssting him In the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
bible class Holds Annual Meeting.

Especial to The IlmeS-DlSpatchl
Danville, Va December 13.GThe an
nual meeting and social gathering of
the r. w. Peatross Bible Glass. of the
Main Street NJ E. Church, was held
here tonight in the lecture rooms of
the church. There was large gath
ering, and an attractive program was
arranged. Officers for the ensuing year
were chosen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
Goes To Roanoke Hospital.
MI I !.

Christiansburg, Va, December Ia
Colonel Sidney Sheltman, ono of the
most prominent business men of this
section. who served on Governor
Swansons staff was removed to the
Jefferson Hospital, Roanoke, to-day,
Colonel Sheltman Is suffering from
blood poison in his left hand, and it
is feared that amputation will be. nee
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
kIIIed in nIine Explosion.

Seattle, Wash, December 13.-Two
men were killed and five We're injured
in tho Northwestern Improvement.
Company's mine at Ravensdale as the
result of an explosion of gas to-day
Fire which had been smoldering in
older workings of the mine, had eaten
into the gangway.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
Schooner Going to Pieces.

NorfnIK, va, DerembnI I3,---Tha
three masted schooner William H. Da-
wilson, which stranded early yester-
day on the North Carolina coast to-
day is rapidly going to pieces, Nor
folk wrecking tugs returned to-day,
after having abandoned the Davidson
az a hopeless wreck The vessels crew
are still at the Paul CAMEL life saYing
station.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
one Man Shoots Another.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch,l
Scottsburg, Va, December 13.--Tn an
alteration at the Campbell sawmill
near here, Bernard Napier was shot
by j, NJ, Miller, the sawyer at that
mill. Both parties are men of FAM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
DAN MGANs ENDS HIS LIFE.
Was Former Captain and First BASE
man of New York Nationals.

McGann. former captain and first base
man of the New York Nationals COM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14

commissioners, one of whom has the title
of Mayor
favored license and the remaining eleven
no license, tho same as last year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
Cubans Dcfeut Athletics.

Havana December 13.---The Cuban
team defeated tho Philadelphia base
bali team to-day, 3 TO ..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-14
DEATHS

wADE-Dled. az 1890 A. M, Wednes-
day. December II, at the residence OF
her cousin. o. p BEDFORD. at Ginter
Park. MISS MARY JANE WADE,
Funeral notice later.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-04-04

his feelings of gratitude hat in lis
own land there is not merely complete
liberation, but the heartiest good will
and sympathy between sincere and
honest men of different faiths-good
will and sympathy so complete that in
the inevitable daily relations Of our
American life Catholics and Protestants
meet together and work together with
out the thought of difference of creed
being ever present in their minds.
This is a condition SO vital to our ma
tional well being that nothing should
be permitted to jeopardize it. Bitter
comment and criticism, acrimonious at
tack and defense are not only profitless,
but harmful, and to seize upon such an
incident as this as an occasion for con-
troversy would be wholly indefensible,
and should be froWned upon by Catho-
lies and Protestants alike. 1 very ear
nestly hope that what say will appeal
to all good Americans. Faithfully
yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"