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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13
MGR. AGIUS, SLATED TO
SUCCEED FALCONIO, DEAD

n MANILA, Dec. 13.--Stricken with
peritonitis. Monsignor Ambrose Agius,
papal delegate in the Philippines. died
suddenly today. Mgr. Agius had been
recalled TO Rome and it was reported
that he had been selected TO succeed
Cardinal Falconio as papal delegate
TO Washington. The prelate was
stricken Immediately attending a
farewell banquet In hts honor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13

Jim Riley's arm 10 paralyzed, and they
Air saytn' he can't write no more
Poor jim,
Us country folks II miss him lots-but
say
Pears like to me that oughn'ta stop
him.
Fer all us farmers know Jim Rileys
rhymes
Amt wrote with hands--no, sir--not
airy part!
We've laffed and cried and read EN-
heaps o. times.
And know they flowed right out'n his
big heart
Lord bless that feelin' heart, While it's
still here
Jim jest can't keep from singin' songs o.
cheer. Lee Shfppey.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13

NEW YORK-"It was not like this
in the olden days sadly warbled
Wall-st. clerks when they were in
formed that the usual Christmas gifts
from their firms would be, greatly re-
duced this holiday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13

Toxic has a siege gun captured from
the Russians In the late war II is set
or "a pedestal a memorial Provi-
dence hurry the day when all guns
will be used only as memorials
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13

TOO much artihcially generated
in the air IL has baneful
effect on human race. says european
dnctor It's paving for the electricity
that hurts most OF us.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13

bors say, is heard in East Sixty
fourth street today. for Mrs. Sidney
Homer, known 10 opera goers as
Louise Homer, is the mother OF a
girl.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13
ITO be continued.)

Germans actually advocate compul-
sorry domestic service for girls and
wang women Even model German
Sraus are evidently getting the mod
ern "unthorough" spirit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13
OBSERVATIONS

gonies Of this troubled world
due to lack OF
Is milk II
60 British constitution
/ m
for is Civ
he
4 boostn 70
lie ocean o stupehed Brishe
in thunder lon cows?"
IN a a U. a
go ALL much of
! of emar before die
! remembered. something hat
BEACH world a better women
- children live
the
California recall Many thousand
- FOL by
/ - much than 10000 majority, approximately FOUR
/ ONE
is
= the future
and ourt
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13

NEW YoRK--A splendid contraite
voice. though unframed. the neigh
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13

acres OF public land TO assist In build
ing railroads. and now we have TO pay
commission TO prevent the roads
from soaking us over again.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13
JIM RILEY's HEART.

been ordered to get on the job TO look
out for American interests.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13
MIHE
LMLhGHT

Usually when something like a reyo-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13

MoT a StNto- waste ID lSS
RoR Der BON5AU Or en-
GRArfNS 10 PRINT 10. ceNr
STAMPS VEN ID GOVT SAre
NINE CENTS on EACH BY
HAkMS DEn f-cENT STAMPS /.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-12-13
SEARCH
LIGHT ON
THE FUTURE

OF the United States will settle
and the courts
The evening world., 1911-06-17
HAMILTON RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Three-year-olds and
upward: $500 added; six furlonEs.-
Novelty. IFS. (shilling) ! 20 s and out.
won. L.awton Virgins. l07, Sweeney
10 to /. 8 to l and II to &. second;
Martin w. Littleton. lM. warrington
IS to I. 8 to l n Q to s. third. Time,
l;ia So. Also ran sidney r.. Herbert
Turner, Stillrlght. owanux. George s.
Davis. R~estigouche.
SECOND RACE-Three-year-olds; $500
added. mile and a sixteenth. -Denham,
ia (Sh.llng). II TO 5. 2 to 5 and out. won
by two lengths; Caper Sauce, ll9 Gold
stein. u to !. . TO ! and 3 to 8. second;
~. Bass, ll5 Dugan). ! to 2 and out,
third. Time. i,As l-o. Powderman, Frolic
and Moonraker also ran and finished as
named.
THIRD RACE,-xOo added: two-year-
olLs: 8 Acknowledgements, n3 CSchil-
ing. 2 to |. . to 5 and ! to I, first by u
length: Little Pal, ll6 Gordon, Q to l.
; to 5 and I TO 4, second; Yorkshire Boy,
III (Ricc), ~ TO l, 6 TO / and 2 to I. third.
Time. l,m rs, Yarico. Nottingham, Orc.
mar. Lad Tipsand. DR.. Watson, Tro.
paiolum. F1or4da's Beauty. Monsieur X
Eros Lsss Also Nn and finished q
Named.
The evening world., 1911-06-17
LA Toilette IN RACE ~
FOR THE PRESIDENCY.

WASHINGTON. June H.-Ssaator
Robert ". Toilette is . candidate for
the Republican ~nominatton for Prssi.
dent.
This statement was made to-day VIM
his knowledge and consent. His fr1eade
say that he is inthe field. prepared to
battle to the end with ''rhe intrenohsd
army of President TAFT. Claiming that
they are already assured OF one-third
Of the delegates In the Republican Con-
vention. they declare they Will 10 into
the contest with the cry: La FallNtte
and a chance to win. or Taft and s&e
defeat.'
Without money, without the orgarh-
cation characteristic Of machine politics.
without a legion Of Office holders or the
far-reaching influence " tne interest,""
Lafollette's friends say, but; on 4 pro-
gressive platform, In the light of his
achievements In Wisconsin, and the
record of seven years in the Senate. he
will appeal TO enlightened public
opinion" 4,
The evening world., 1911-06-17
NEW DELAY IN SUIT
DRAGGING SINCE 1909.
May Changes Lawyer in Case
Brought by Partner to Re-
cover Funds.

Because Of the recent substitution Of
Horace Il. Parker Of No. 100 Broadway
for former Congressman Herbert Par
as counsel for Lewis A. May. one
OF the defendants IN a suit Instituted by
Eugene r. Enslen In the United States
Circuit Court. Judge Ward to-day
granted an order temporarily staying
proceedings TO allow the new counse to
famliarlze himself with the facts and
circumstances of the case.
The action was brought by Ensleu on
March 20. 1908. against Lewis A. May
and William Il. Sumsnerville to securc
an accounting because OF the alleged in
vestment by May with Sommervtlle's
knowledge Of partnership funds which.
1t ts alleged. belonged to the Arm Of
Lewis A. May q Company. of which
the complainant was a member. Enslsn
alleges that his partners appropriated
and divided among themselves Tho sum
Of a. 0o. 900.
The litigation was delayed by Mr.. Par
sons's enga gements In Congress and the
intsrposition Of a demurrer by the de-
PENDANTS.
The evening world., 1911-06-17
HAYWOOD
TO MARK SILVER
JUBILEE As PRIEST
Friends Will Honor Pastor Of
Church of the Guardian
Angels.

The Rev. James r. Haywood. rector
Of he Church Of the Guardian Angels.
In West T%wenty-third street. 10 receiv.
Ing the Fluctuations OF his host Of
friends upon the occasion OF his silver
Jubilee. tomorrow being the twenty.
NTH anniversary Of his ordination to
the priesthood. Appropriate services
will be held In the church. followed on
Monday and Tuesday by receptions 10
be given by the jubilarian's parishion-
crs at which Father Haywood will be
the guest of honor.
Father Haywood will celebrate q
solemn high mass in the church At 1890
tomorrow morning. assisted by his
longtime friends and associates. the
Rev. Edward l.. Dyer n the Rev.
Francis A. Kiniry. al deacon n sub
deacon The Rev. Edward Pace, Phi. D..
Dean Of the faculty ands professor Of
philosophy Of tho Catholic University.
and editor OF the Catholic Encyclopedia,
VIII preach the sermon. Vespers will IN
suns at s o'clock. at which time the
preacher will be the Rev. Alexis Cum
neen, u widely known missionary OF the
Passionist order.
-. 49,. "uea' services win Do heiu
on DON 'hese occasions, with special
selections by s~oloists and n quartet, &C.
~companied by an orchestra OF stringed
Instruments.
On Mopdav On. ,h,dr.u .u..
VIII entertain tho jubilarian and In the
oo"e no VIII 90 tho GUEST OF hohor
AT a reception to be given by h Holv
Name Society. The Jubilee will come TO
a conclusion on Tuesday evening. when
Father Ravwooa viii rocsiv. nj. nar,.h-
toner's and other friend. n, ,ha ,sc,nrv
M 17 we, rv.n,.-sh,.s -.
street.
-, ', "ay"ooo was oorn 10 new
.o'N LILY anu was graduated from st.
Francis havier's. He was ordained In
Rome at st. John L~ateran, Mother Of
all the churches" His first appoint-
ment was 10 the old Cathedral then tho
Church OF the Uolv Cross 4, Forty.
second s.reet' Neri n. ren, % tbs
church OF 81. Columbus An
The evening world., 1911-06-17
SCHOOLBOYS TRY
FOR TITLES At.
TRAvERS. ISLAND
Garvin of Englewood Wins
100" in Interscholastic Ma
tional Championships.

TRAvER's ISLAND, juno iI-rnter-
scholastic champions and champions to
be sathered here this afternoon to
compete In their national champion.
ships for the FIRST time since 1895. when
high schools from all over the country
sent large teams to compete at Bsrk-
erley Oval.
Inc n hundred and sixty individual
entries were all on hand when Paul
Pilgrim fred the gun calling the men
TO their marks for tho nrst heat OF
the century dash. The crowd was very
iight, considering the unusual interest
displayed by tne local schoolboy ath.
letics, less than 500 spectators being
present.
In the final OF the h~undred-yard dash
r. Garvin, Englewood ". s., ran a
splendid race against @. +. Scannell jr.,
who looked an easy winner until the
men neared the tape. Ten yards from
home Garvin came through with a fine
sprint. finishing Il good yard ahead OF
Scannell. The quarter mile run was q
very close AFFAIR until the last turn
was reached. when II. Story OF Curtis
II. s.. staten Island, tool the lead from
the field. He won from +. lagay OF
Bsrninger II. s.. Newark, By Ave yards,
IND Il. Sconlon of De La Sale Insti-
tute finished u good third.
100 Yard Dash--First Heat--Won by a. y.
scanned H., he Ia Sale T.. GArviu, EnsLewocd
~. g.. second. Time. 10 3-5 seconds. Second
Hest-Won by D.. Crandall. tirooff: n. Rich
ardson. Lewrsncsyille. second. Time. 10. +5.
$40. ard Run--won ny n. Granger, Barrinser
J. Burke, Wocsster Academy. second ]. Allen,
Lawrenceville, third. Time. IN. 3-5s,
100 Yard bssh--finai Hest.-Won by r.. Gar
vim. -Engltvood. High school; q. I, Scanncli IT,,
De Ia Sale institute, second; II. Richardson
Law School. Lawrencevtlle, third. Time. 1898
iao.lad High Hurdi.s Fin, hat won by T.
Tcrhune, Baringer High school ]. Slatiery, De
Wit Clinton Hlsh school, second Time. j.;
sci , :, d,ahs%: IN La Sale Institute sc
44o; Yard Run Non by b, s,oE, Curtis Bish
B. sosslGg, he La Sale Institute third
100 Yard Hurdle Race rinsl heat Won by q.
Braun, Rarineer High School. J. !slatery, Dc
Witt Clinton .High. School, second; p. Terhune,
Putting the t2-I'ound Shot-won by l.. Whit.
ney, woresstsT. Academy: with 81 feet g 10
school, and. 2 Meensn st., De L. Sale In;
stiiute, tied for second. With - feet IL
inches.
The evening world., 1911-06-17
GIANTS WIND Up
ST. LOUIS SERIES


st. LOUIS. Moe June i7.-Oid Sol
went on duty at noon and all wa. sc-
rene for the third battle between johnny
McGraw's Giants and Hoger Bresna-
hans Cardinals. One OF the banner Sat
urday crowds OF the season turned ou;
for the encounter. Practically all the
stands were packed at game time. with
late-comeis pouring into League Park
by the hundreds. Christy Mathewson
was Johnny McGraw's pitching selec-
tlop. while Bob Harmon. winner OF sew
Ell OF his last eight games. was tro;ted
out to oppose Big Six.
Bugs Raymond has drawn n $40 fine
from Manager Mcgraw fer getting gay.
81. Louis fans are positive tha. the
Giants played a very ~iistiess game be-
hind the Insect Yesterday. Report has
IL that the Giants want McGraw to fire
Raymond. and. while Il looked ycster-
day as II they had made UP their mind
not 20 support him any longer. II Is
OF course impossible to prove this
charge.
The evening papers have 1t that
Golden will ibe n New Yorker by morn
ing. and that Roy VIII leave with the
McGrawites sunday evening. Also that
Donlin and .Ames or Becker and Amos
will he members OF the Bresnahan
army. Both man gers continue to deny
all rumors, though McGraw admits
that he would like to pick mp n strong.
young pitcher Of the Golden stripe,
wh4le B~resnahan states he has room for
an outfeider, and that both Donlin and
Becker look like live ones to him. so
there you rave II.
In the first inning Devore and Doyle
struck out. Snodgrass fouled to Bres-
nahan.
In the second half Of the first inning
a pitched ball grazed Higgins n he
took his base. lie stole second and
took third on n bad throw by Meyers.
Smith struck out. Ellis out. Ma.ty 10
Merkie. Huggins scoring. Honey out,
Doyle to Merkle.
The evening world., 1911-06-17
|NFACTORYj0u
TRAPS EMPLOYEES;
MANY ARE HURT
One Man Badly Burned and
Others Slightly Injured at
Williamsburg Blaze.


John Sickowi,z. aged twe7tv-two' %
No. Il North Seventh street, Williams
burg. was seriously burned and a num-
Der Of other mon slightly injured at
noon to.dav wnon fire. DESTROYED IN.
prIcl; building containing the ,a,snrtna
department of ,ho ru,tle g Rsiiey
MANUFACTURING G., 4, North Ton,h ana
Derry streets. Wnian.bura
The plant owned Inv tho c,un.,v
takes I'D an entire o,ock. yar,on, ,ron
products are turned out. and ,h. "a.
manning works ,s ono Of IA. ,nnor,,,
departments. one thousand mon are
.mployei by the comnapy.
shortly ate. noon VaIep,inc A,ar,
foreman OF the de,ar,ms,,
lc,, tb, huildlnu and I'm a ,ov ,ntn,,..
,b,r. came ,hn ex.it.d ,rIns -, $500
-. 49,. C ~ ~"
pIosees ,"'' "'e "au started Nhe cause
o. the o'a~e ~ "o' hno"n'
The evening world., 1911-06-17
ChsuReur Reports Accident.

Alexander Hyslop, twenty years old,
a chauffeur. living at No. 226 West
Seventeenth street. reported to Lieuten-
ant Walsh OF the West Forty-seventh
street station this afternoon that while
he was driving the car OF his employer.
DR.. Joseph Converse, Of No. G West
Fortieth street. through West Fiftieth
street he knocked down a thirteer-year-
old boy who was crossing the street.
The little fellow. Max Sarbon, Of No.
$40 sixth avenue, vas not badly In
jured. His severest injury was a dis
location Of the left shoulder.
The evening world., 1911-06-17
MORGAN LINER SAILS
FROM NEW

NEW ORLEANS. June 1.-THE
threatened local strike of seamen on
the Morgan line did not interfere with
the sailing to-day of the steamer
Comus for New York. Officials OF the
southern Pacific. which operates the
Morgan line, say there has been no
apprehension OF a strike here.
ANTWERP, Belgium, June 17.-Not-
w~lthstanding the efforts OF the striking
seamen to tie her Mp the Finland
sailed for New York to-day on sched-
HE'D time. She was manned by non
union men. The tsrike leaders appeared
discouraged at the attitude OF the
Germans. who are arriving hero In
great numbers TO take the places OF
OtrtkerA
The evening world., 1911-06-17
$4,000 SEE GAME
ON THE HILLTOP
BATTING ORDER.
Special to The Evening World


Special 10 The Evenins World
AMERICAN LEAGUE PARK, NEW
YORK. June 1.-THE largest crowd that
ever assembled on the Hilltop since II
became the hoine Of the Hiehlanders
Witnessed the last game between the
Hhitops and the Tigers his afternoon.
II was a bowling, pushing mob. that
numbered more than eo.0c an hour be.
fore the game. when Secretary Davis
finally had TO shut the gates there
were fuzzy 5000 outside ciamoring TO
get in and willing 10 stand any kind
of Inconvenience so long as they could
see the game.
Every available inch OF space around
the playing field was packed with per-
spring rooters and the batters mad 20
aim the ball at a OLE bank OF people
In whatever direction they hit. Fully
1900 people saw tho game, and the
situation can be realized when Il 10 &C.
called that the total seating capacity
IL only 1880. The aislss were jamnci
n defiance of the laws and many fist
fights occurred when Ten tried to force
their way down TO the lowest seats.
WARRIOR n Caldwell both warmed
up for New York. M Bill Donovan
came out to Timber UT for the jungle
Folks. At the last minute WARRIOR
and Donovan we're decided upon as
the pitchers.
The Tigers were unable to score in
the first inning and Daniels gave the
crowd a thrill when he spr!nted for
Cobb's long drive and fell headlong into
the crowd OF people as he caught the
ball. In the last half Of. the open
ing round Hartzeil got a single. but
there were two out at the time and
Cree lined out to Smaller.
sam Crawford opened the second witt
a two-base hit into the left feld crowd,
and went to third on Deiahanty's sacri.
fee. but MorIarity and O'Leary both
popped Out to knight and retired the
side. NO RUNS.
After two were out Smaller was hit by
n pitched bali and stole second. Bush
beat out an infeld hit. Gardner fumbled
the ball for a minute. then turned and
made a bad throw to third. allowing
Smaller to score and Bush to take third.
Cobb fouled out to the catcher.
The Hilltops again drew a blank In
the last half Of the second. Chase go,
q free walk and Sweeney singled, but /,
did no good, as the others petered out,
The Hilltops failed TO reach hrst in
their half OF the third.
In the fourth Delahanty nailed a sim
gle into centre after Crawford had flied
out. but Daniels great catch robbed
Moriarity OF a hit and Delahanty died
stealing second.
The H~ighlanders had a great chance
In their half OF the fourth. but could no,
put II over. With two down Chase and
Gardner both walked. but Sweeney
fouled out to Moriarity, who ran into
the crowd and made a great catch,
The evening world., 1911-06-17
ROBBERS KILL CONDUCTOR
IN FIGHT on TRAIN.
Sheriff Fatally Wounded by Two
Thugs After Escape They
Make Their Escape.

SALT LAKE. Utah. May 17.-After
they had beer arrested on an Oregon
Short Line train at High Bridge. Idaho.
to-day, two bandits seized a gun from
the hands of Deputy Sheriff Jones of
Pocatelio. Idaho. fatally wounded Jones.
shot the train conductor. William Kidd,
to death and escaped.
Jones had arrested the two men and
taken their revolvers from them. He
was ~endeavorAng to handcur them when
one of the prisoners seized tire deputy's
gun and shot him down. Conductor
Kidd. who had assisted the deputy In
making the arrests grappled with both
robbers and was shot to death.
The bandits then forced the engineer
to stop the train and escaped. a posse
Is in pursuit.
The evening world., 1911-06-17
SPAIN EXPLAINS TO FRANCE.
military Occupation OF Towns !"
Morocco JustiAable.

MADRID. June l7.--spain has sent TO
France q memorandum In which the
military occupation Of El-Araish and
Alcazar by the Spanish troops In Moroc-
co e. Justified n explained from the
Spanish standpoint.
PARIS, June IA despatch TO La
patrie from Tangiers says that Spain
has concentrated 1000 mon With an
enormous quantity Of WAT materials 1t
Cadis for use IN Moroooo should oc-
oastou arise. Tho forces nov occupytns
El-As~ish are 20 Ns Increased 10 \.ooe
The evening world., 1911-06-17
TRAIN GOES AFTER RECORD.
Special Carrying Chicage Mes
Covers 14s Miles n las Minutes.

NVVero 400 N1hsco - AHc
BOSTON. June 17.-An attempt Wa
made to break all records for the speed
OF a passenger train between Boston
and Chicago when . special carrying
members Of the Chicago Association OF
Commerce. who have been visiting this
city, pulled put Of the Back Bay yards
Of the Boston and Albany Railroad
early to-day. The train left here at
l A. NJ. and reached Albany a SOS.
Advices received here said that the
run from Albany to Syracuse. fs
miles. was made In las minutes. The
train was expected At Buffalo at ll.lb.
when It was to be transferred to the
Lake Shore tracks.
Tho Chicago Association Of Commerce
special arrived via the Now York Cen
trail Railroad at t.s2 A. NJ. and depart
ed by tho Michigan Central seven min
utes later.
The evening world., 1911-06-17
SAVES nan FROM WOMEN.
Policeman Prevents Attack After
Little Girl IL struck ON street.

Alexander Padadasky, twenty = one
years old. Of No. 200 Eas, ~Thirty-third
street, was locked up in the East Thirty
ffth street station this afternoon on a
charge OF assault. The complainant was
seven-year-old Elizabeth Ryan OF No.
200 East Thirty-third street. whose
father. Policeman Patrick T. Ryan. Of
tho East T%hirty-ffth street station, ar
rested Padadasky.
Mrs. Ryan said she was looking out
OF the window at Elizabeth. who was
pushing a baby carriage containing her
o~ne-year-old brother. James. when she
saw the man cross the street, strike her
daughter. shake his hand n utter an
oath at the baby.
Blu for the timely arrival of Police
man Ryan many women who saw the
act would have pummelled the man.
The evening world., 1911-06-17
"sTRikE FOR LIBERTY" is CALL
OF SEAMEN.

This statement was denied by Secre-
tary Griffin. for the strikers. lie said the
strike was not directed against the Old
Dominion Line and that he believed that
the trouble with all the other lines
would he settled without any difficulty.
lie declared there would be no strike
on the Old Dominion Line to-day or
any other line Except the Morgan.
Most Of the men employed on the
coastwlso vessels" said Secretary Grif.
IN. ARE Latin-Americans. The lines
will not employ them except through
shipping agents. and the shipplns
agents will mot get them Jobs unless
they stop at their boarding-houses
Lots OF men would prefer to live with
their families, but to get work they
must submit to the system"
The demand OF the stewards on me
Morgan line boats Is for an increase
from $50 to So per month.
John i, Bealin. special agent of this
Department OF Labor OF the State o.
New York. visited Secretary Griffin
who has charge OF the strike. n said
according to Griffin. that q. W. Junger
the General Manager OF the Morgan
line. was willing TO grant all the lie
mands OF the strikers except the In
! crease In the minimum scale of so I,
a day per man while In port,
The men so far affected by the strik,
are about l23 from the Menus. 100 iron
the Antilles and about 10 each from L
Rio, FL CID and Eel Norte,
The evening world., 1911-06-17
hARPER'S FERRY MADE "a.
NOUS ~ JOHN BRO N,

John Brown first made Harper's Ferry
famous by his raid two years before
me war began. a OF that raid
and the torrent of discussion which fol.
lowed. the public Of North and South got
the notion hat Harper's Ferry was a
natural fortress like Gibraltar. a gate
way to the South like Thermopylae. A
handful of Virglnians had captured II
~ April. only because they needed the
hrms n ammunition stored there.
Qhen President Davis hurried his regi-
ttents there as fast as they were re-
kfuited TO be ready for his contemplated
Attack on Baltimore. Naturally, when
1en. Patterson was ready TO march
Nth his Pennsylvania militia. he al
hanced toward that Confederate army
Harper's Ferry. Then Presiden,
Davis sent Gen. J~ohnston-his best
t}ensrai as he then ~thought-to take
command at Harper's Ferry. So. by
chain OF simple events and motives, tn.
war seemed to centre about Harper
Ferry.
a Gen. Patterson wrote to the Score.
tary Of War at Washington "Remem-
ben ] beseech you. that Harper's Ferr,
IL the place where the first great BATH,
Will be fought. ! cannot sleep for think
ing about It." He was Sixty-nine year
old.
. lie was altogether wrong. as the even
proved. But Jefferson Davis was ais
wrong. He had strongly impressed
upon General Johnston the great import
ancs OF Harper's Ferry. saying Il wa
"a natural fortress. commanding tn
entrance into the valley OF Virginia iron
Pennsylvania n Maryland. lie eS
pected Johnston TO hold Il 10 the las
extreme.
But General Johnston. who was every
whore admitted to be an able com
mander. carefully inspected this allege
fortress and the country near u an