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The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08

s. Booth, Dudley James, L. P. We'd ding and Ed Walker of Searcy came over this morning in Mir. Goads tour ing car and are spending the day at the fair. They will return to Searcy this evening.
 Prof. J. J. Doyne, president of the State Normal School of Conway, was a visitor at the office of the superin- tendent of public instruction yester- day, and declared that the Normal School has opened this year under the most favorable circumstances. The en- rollment, he said, thus far is 185.-Ga- Zette.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
Cause of Glacial Periods.

Another suggested cause of glacial periods Is that they have been due to the shifting of the Milky Way, such as is known 10 have occurred As suming that much of the earth's heat comes from the stars, Dr. Rudo,i Spitaler finds that the change of DO. sition in relation to the Milky Way might have given very different dis. tribution of temperature from that ex. istlng at the present time. The starz are not only crowded in the region ot the Milky Way. but many of them are cf the hottest type.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
NEW GUARD RAIL FOR BERTH
Trains, Recently Patented by New York Inventor.

An invention that was sadly needed is the guardrail for upper berths in railway trains. patented by New York man Among the numerous ob. jections to the top berth Is the oppor- tunities for rolling out and dropping into the aisle and the difficulties of getting into it. Stout men and timld women find the latter performances trying The invention here shown consists of a guard rail running the length of the berth and just high
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
Special House Tor "Hioh Brow" Apes,

The high brow" apes in the New York Geological park are to have a house to themselves in the near fu- ture. The board of estimate and ap- 2ortionment will soon be asked for an appropriation necessary to cover the expenses for such structure. at present the erudite chimpanzees and orangoutangs are in the house with their less intelligent sisters and brothers.
 The intelligent specimens now num- Der four chimpanzees and five orang- outangs. Baldy is the leader of the social elect, and Susie, recently sold to the society by Professor Garner, is another inmate who stands aloof. The proposed structure is necessary to the continued health of the valuable spec linens, as we'll as to give proper fla cilities foi their exhibition to tho public.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
CHADWICK.

Health is good in this vicinity since the furry in the summer.
 Loyce Dupriest got his hand badly cut in the gin last Wednesday and had to have three of his fingers ampu- tated.
 J. L. Harvill and wife went to Lit tie Rock with cotton this week, think ing the price would be better there.
 J. T. Harrison of Mt. Pisgah neigh borhood was in Chadwick Sunday wis. ting his parents, Mir. and Mrs. D. G. Harrison
 October 8.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
Personals
Barnes. Photos. phone 93.

Barnes. Photos. phone 93. If
 Typewriters for rent J. D. Dun away. d3t
 Bernard Phelps of Plainvew is vis- iting in the city.
 A. M. Ledbetter was a Little Rock visitor yesterday.
 Col. w. c. Newell of Mt Vernon is attending the fair.
 Miss Bertha Boullion is visiting rel atives and friends in the city.
 Gus Lachowsky of Little Rock is in the city to attend the fair.
 B. H. Giles has returned from a visit to his home at TeXarkana.
 J. J. Livingston was a business visitor in Little Rock yesterday.
 Mrs. A. J. Witt of Cummins, Ark, is visiting relatives in the city.
 For Sale-Fine Jersey heifer. Will be fresh March l. w. J. Wilkins. 2t#
 J. T. Witt of Cummins is here to attend the fair and visit his daugh- ters.
 President J. J. Doyne returned this morning from a short stay in Little Rock.
 Mrs. Reyburn Fry of Atkins is wis ting friends in the city and attending the fair
 l.. S. Dunaway has returned from the Washington county fair at Fay etteville.
 B. Moore Harton returned this af- ternoon from short stay in Hot Springs.
 J. A. Erwin returned to Russell vile this afternoon, after short visit in the city.
 Mrs. Joseph Crossett of McCroly is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. D 70. Harton.
 One first-class butcher shop for sale or rent Call at J. II. Dunn's office Conway, Ark. 4td-4tw
 Mrs. Hugh Morton of Ada, Okla, is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs Rupert Haskins.
 Rev. D. J. Weems has returned tc his work, after a short visit to his family in the city.
 J. D. Dunaway, Jr, and J. M Downing have returned from short stay in Little Rock
 Miss Mabel Legg has returned tC Russellvile, after visiting her pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Legg.
 Mrs. Minnie Haywood has returned to Little Rock, after visiting hel brother, W. N. Owen, and family.
 have a few tons of fine screened lump soft coal which l will sell a $500 per ton, delivered. K. B. Nc Culloch, phone 122.
 Strayed-Two black lilly colts. botl have star in face and branded ol right hip with Q. Reward for infor nation leading to recovery. Dr. J. R Sloan, Gardner, Ark. d3tw2t
 Lost-One cream-colored crochete' handmade baby cap, with blue TO settes and fastened with short, blu ribbon and hook and eye. Finder vii please return to this office. 2td Cary Julian, formerly of this cit. but now of Seattle, Wash, is in tn city to attend the fair. MT. Julian n doubt travelled the longest distance o all the fair visitors in order to ge here.
 Miss Carrie Price, lady manager O the state fair, and Mrs. Tom Petit her secretary, are here today attend ing the fair They are the guests o Mrs. w. H. Martin.
 A party consisting of J. M. Goad, W
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
New Berth Guard Rail.

enough to prevent falling out. yet not high enough to be an annoyance. 'Pivotally mounted at one end of this rail is ladder. which normally lies back across the berth, but which can be lowered to vertical position when the owner of the bunk desires to climb into it, which he or she can do with ease.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
RIFLE SHOOT CALLED OFF.

 October

Little Rock, Oct. S-Governor Don- aghey and Adjutant General Green shoot at Fort Logan H. Roots, as has been done for the last three years. It was to have been held October 14-20, by the captain and five men from each company of the guard. It would have cost about S4,000, and it was decided that the financial condition of the guard would not warrant the outlay
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
NEGRO WOUNDED BY
 C. OLIPHANT DIES
YOUNG LITTLE ROCK ATTOR- NEY NOW FACES CHARGE
 OF MURDER.

Little Rock, Oct. S.-The inquest over the body of James Sheppard, the negro shot and killed by Gardner Oli- phint Saturday night at Sixth and Center streets, was continued from Monday afternoon until Tuesday fore noon.
 After the shooting, Oliphint was ar rested on a charge of assault to kill, but the negro died Sunday at mid night and tine prosecuting attorney then issued a warrant for murder Ohphint has been released on $2,000 bond, but could not be found by the authorities Monday. It was reported that he had been taken out of town by his friends, and that he would be pro duced at the inquest today, when the warrant might be served upon him.
 In an ante-mortem statement, Shep- pard claimed that the shooting was without provocation, but Oliphint claims he shot in self f-defense. Oli- phint is young lawyer and court re porter, and was candidate for rep resentative in the March primaries. He is son of the late Judge T. J, Oliphint.
 Oliphint is we'll known in Conway,
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
INSURANCE SUITS.

Little Rock, Oct. S.-The insurance companies were given until next Sat urday to file their answers in Pulaski chancery court in the back tax suits, and it is understood they will be ready at that time. The state will also file an amendment to it's complaint in which the issue will be drawn more closely.
 ola nanarc for c.1a at +k;e ofJsoo
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
SCHOOL HOLDS ONLY
 HALF DAY SESSION

With all of today and the afternoons of the three other days as holidays, pupils of the Conway public schools will have ample opportunity to take in the county fair. Superintendent R. H, Cannon announced yesterday that "Education Day" would be observed as a full holiday, and no afternoon sessions would be held at the school on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
SCIENCE:
 AND .INyFNII()N
TO BUILD TELEPHONE LINES
Farmers in Any Community Can Con struct Own Communication at
 Very Little Expense.

The cost of mile of telephone line, exclusive of the poles and labor which can be supplied by the farmers them selves, is about s7 This Is line us, In 90 poles to the mile and for the construction of which about 12 miles of wire are required
 For full metallic system the cost Is about s14 per mile, and the cost of
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08
RAIN PREDICTED FOR ToNIGT

The weather forecast today pre- diets that the short drouth will be broken by showers tonight or tomor-
The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-08

Oliphint is well known in Conway, and is the husband of former Con way young lady, Miss Coy Witt, daughter of the late Col A. R. Witt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14
Members Are Unusually
Active for Midsummer


Ny Dear Girls and Boys;
beiere Sou viii he as Interested rs
| have bcen % near how vacation Is
rasins for csry Roberts, OF Nelson
county She has had some friends as
visitors and was looking forward TO a
Jolly Fourth OF iul: rhc Ch2dwi i
girls. too, especially Harry. seemed TO
have been Anticipating i glorious
Fourth and Lyra Ransom certainly en-
'oyed the celebration
send thanks TO Marian Motley for
her letter indicating Governor Wood
row Wilson as her choice for a presi-
Dental candidate Alice Washer mas
something to say about the Baltimore
convention that is OF interest and Ailce
Gayle is glad over Wilson'S nomination.
know you VIII agree with ne in
thinking that Elizabeth Reid and :ri'na
V. Chadwick have sent us some nne
drawings for thn page. eosir' fou-
graduate mdmhers on an Increased
number OF puzzles sent ih. s.-.lna o.
better interest in that department Al
together. the thought that YOU arc do
ing excellent midsummer work has
occurred to YOUR EDITOR.
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DORIS OLIVER NEWMAN.

Edith De Marke ran up stairs two
steps at time and ran brenthlessly
Into room ia. in which were "a dozen
or moro school girls lomginE about
Girls, what do YOU thnk \ nav
girl came to-day and she's from Ari-
Sona. Her name is Doris oliver New
man. How'is that SHE cried excited
"rinei Tell us aoou, hcr~ they
cried
AS If I lived with her nfty years.
and never have met her" replied
Edith
Huh. Did you say new girl was
In SCHOOL," drawlcd Mary holmes. she
was lazy. slow and good naturcd.
Every one loved Mary.
Doris oliver Newman. What a
name for an Arizona girl. bet she's
as fleet as deer and has acowgirl suit
In her trunk laughed Grace Moore.
Wouldn't shc aud Ethelindia he a
nice pair? with India's silk dresses.
pumps with hiah heels and puns and
rats TO reflection
Vow. Mary Holmes stop that right
away" cried Ethelindia. For she was
the girl who set the fashion at Echo
Hall
Mary. sposo YOU teach nor to be
quiet? India YOU tell her about the
latest styles. Edith. tell her how to
FIX. her hair decently ana Captain Judy.
OF tho basketball team teach her to
play basketball instead OF riding bare
back on horses. for just know she
does ordered a "soph"
"sh' here she comes now with Miss
Johnson. Look. sirls:~ laughed Edith
swaying too and fro on the dvan.
The new girl was opposite In every
thing they expected. She was seven
teen years old and not a all Ike a
prarie girl.
I'm goins to have my new dress
made something like hers" said Ethel
india 10 Mary
Tall and slim" whispered Judy TO
her And look ut her hair"
After brief Introduction the girls
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a DAY IN THE COUNTRY.


One June morning my mother call
ed me earlier than usual. and said
Hurry and get dressed. to-day VIII
be a fine day to 60 out in the country
and spend the day with Aunt Alice
When I came down breakfast was
ready. We all ate. ana then helped
mother get things ready to go Faith
or and the hired man hitched two
horses to the wagon and put straw IN
the bottom for the childrn to sit on.
At o'clock everything was ready and
wa started OFT. We had ride OF about
half an hour TO get to tho house Aunt
Alice was very much surprised to see
us. Cousin Joe and Cousin Belle sug-
eested that we go for bleckbcrrics.
My sister and I then got our sun
bonnets. and buckets. then we all
started OFF to nearby field covered
with berry bushes
We soon had our buckets fun and
sat down to cat them. Just thon ono
OF the girls heard rustic AMI we
looked and saw large viper coiled
ana ready TO strike. Joe took stick
which was lying near and struck IT on
the head This stunned 1t until hs
could hit 1t again and XII It. He took
1t up and said he wanted the skin for
n belt After this adventure we were
afraid to stay longer, so we went back
TO the farmhouse and got there Just
in time for dinner.
Continued Next sunday)
MARGARET Z. MASON.
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The Japanese empire IS the leading
nation ~ the yellow people 1t is the
1fth military country Of the world.
The native name ie Create Nipon''
Npon means gun rise or enst The
capital "a tokyo ana tho port used for
the capital lis Nokohoma There are
three classes If japanese MOBILES
Knights ana common people Each
Class keeps TO Themselves
On The whole, the laps are not an
Inventive race. but nm adnptive PEG
ole They nave shown themselves dif-
frrout from their noighbors. tina
Chinese. by using Eurcrean customs
To e large extent thov build their own
nattlcships. When thcy whipped Rus
sia ,hoy showed their ability to SIGHT,
Japan exports moro camnhor than
any other country Tine United States
Wcrc fnore or less dependent on Japan
because thev needed camphor In max
Ing smoklcss powder. but they nov
tavc a grove of camphor trees in FSor-
IDA.
japan has over nry active and OK
tiuct volcanoes. About every seven
ycurs an earthounkc DESTROYS cty
Japan Us one -of Tho leading rice
countries Of the world IL also raise,
large quantity II tea and silk. over
one eighth Of the land IS cultivated
cold IS mined, tit has not passed the
100000 ton nak as yet Petroleum 3,
also found The manufacture 81
ratches is laree Industry. Muiborry
trees arc raised for SILK worms "a
feed on.
! The JaDs ca, ,ne sman shoots Of The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14
NIcILoLAs DRAKE.
THE rrv.

The ny is ono Of tic most DANGEROUS
sud annoying pests We have to CON
tend with. The uy is q carrier Of dis
ease Of many kinds such as typhoid
lever and tuberculosis. no get rid OF
flies we must FIRST remove tholr breed
ing places. They hrecd most extern
sively in manure an Kinds OF garb-
axe around tho place should be re-
moved. And they are found around all
other unclcan matter TO keep fies
away from food the doors and windows
should be screened with wire. If y
few flies should got in the house i
small board with piccc OF screening
tucked on it should hr used 10 kill
tnemb. We should all aid in cxter-
m!natlnE the fly. This small and in
significant insect IS tho distributor OF
so many diseases.
JOHN e. WOODVlLLE. JR
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KING ARTIlun.

am lively lltic lad.
Just eight years old to-day.
Sometimes I'm good sometimes II
bad
And all times full OF play.
am a hopeful little prince;
some day I'll he a king.
I'll not be dainty pick and mince;
III hustle everything.
King Arthur" shall my title be:
King Arthur" how it sounds.
Ny cottage shall my castle be.
My kingdom. cot and grounds.
or all tho subjects in my realm
III first suhduo the King.
And when he's ready for the helm.
He'n pilot ev'rything
EDWAI.D FRANKLIN
80 W Grace st. Richmond Va.
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TIE NECKLACE.

Mabel Price, pretty girl OF six
teen. went TO Miss Marshelrs boarding
school. Mabel had large. dark brown
eyes and her curly hair was dark
brown also Mabers father was yer.
rich When she came to this school
she made many friends because she
was kind and gentle.
Tine school was two stories high.
with large lawns on bnth sides The
lawn on the right side had cherry
trees In H., and this was where tho
girls generally gathered.
Mabel Price Kitty Shnrton and Edith
King We're sitting under one OF the
trees talking about the examinations
that they were going to have IN a
week.
Kitty sharton and Edith King were
Nabie's best friends Edith was slim
end graceful in form. hor eyes brown
Esd hcr hair was tho blacklist TO be
seen
Kitty was plump. Her hair was
brown and her eyes gray.
As they were talking, Dolly IIerris
the smallest girl In the school, called
Mabel. Dolly was allowed By these
three girls TO 90 IN their rooms and
look at anything that Interested her
50 she generally knew what belonged
TO- them. When Mable was close enough
10 whisper to she said Mabel. I was
IN your room ton minutes ago, looking
at your jcwelry. when thought OF the
book ] promised to let you read. We'll
left your room TO set II, accidentally
having the tewclry boz unlocked. an,
when I came back your necklace witt
the hearts was gone"
Mabel turned very white as Don!
said this.
(To 10 Continued)
BEETHA GAYLE.
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WHAT DO N THE SUMMER.

Every summer in tho month OF juno.
go TO a farm called Fairvicw. 1t Is
a very old place near iottsvnle. Va.
When Set there / have lots OF fun.
ihe man that works ON the farm mas
two boys We sometimes so fishing
and bathing IN tho crock.
1 sometimes work on the farm ]
feed tho horses twice day. and go
after the cows. l pull weeds out of
the garden and cut grass in the front
yard I help cut corn when st. IS l' pc.
have a lot of fun climbing trees
and playing in than enc day fell
out Of an apple tree. hut it didn': hurt
mo climbed to the tor OF tho cherry
tree and sat down and ate cherries.
we shoot water on each other and
On the chickens with an old bicycle
pump that isn't any good
Whenever / 80 after tho horse eat
hlaokherrics until get the horse back
t' the stable. sometimes ride them
back.
ROBERT MARTIN.
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egsfss 38se3}qa'e2see Go@&&ts
Tells about Naanticn.

Deor Ed,tor--I hats had D. good time
since vacation came. TNyo Of my ii,tle
friends Wilson Perkins o. Portsniosth
and Thomas Lavindcr. OF SCHUYLER. came and
spent two weeks with us. and we nshsh
and played croquct and went riding.
We also shot muny little hsh with "A rl..
and what time we had cleaning them. We
waded the branches nnd sailed our boa,s.
one OF my friends sent mo pair OF water
wings and 1 went 10 learn to swim. hayo
been bnthins once with them Ia tho rivcr.
Wc nru looking for one o. our cousins nom
Richmond in July. and j know we WIN have
lots or fun. Sho likes to ride horses aAc
nave two. we are going 10 ride
them every day. We going to have "a
ball game and lawn party the Fourth o..
Jaly. VIII write again soon II YOU publish
this letter. received my badge you sent
me. Many thnnss for Il. awe had Il
stone bruiee on my foot Tor wceA snu
had 10 lay on pallet ON ;he porch .oT
thee days. Mamma says Will have TO
wear my SHOES after TINS, and 1 do haze 10
put them on. Tor l love to so ba.cfoottd
nave the sweetest llttle baoy brother SIS
month5 old, and he can sit alone nov. A!l
name 10 harry. Your iistlc mcnbor
CARY ". ROBERTS.
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FAvoRs TAFT.

I cannot say what man is best for
President, as DO not understand
platforms and so on. but don't think
man that says such things a g Roose-
welt has suid would make a good Pres
idcrt First he said ne would never
be President third term. and has
gone back on that. and next he talks
against Taft and he helped to make
him President four years ago. SO
guess Taft. but do not know why
unless It is because nv paper is a
Republican and so am l.
HELEN BROADRuP.
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Norwood. Va.
Prize Winner ni state Fair.

Dear Ednor.--I applied foT remhessh!p
haoee over year ago. but never received
ono. 60 II try again. am sending heat
ms for July which hopc Will be good
enoaSh 10 no Ia print. I'm nine years Ola
ald have just been promoted 10 ihe NTH Is
srade At school. Skipped "a grade. last
year. and have the privilege or skipping
again next session won eight prcmiums
al the state Fair fo- sewing last year
hope 10 become member this time Yours
sincerely. GLADYS SHAW.
~ Buchanan Street. South Nicnnlond.
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began to like her and found her very
entertaining
70 Judy's surprise. she could play
basketball. and when Judy graduated
the next year she became captain
They began calling nor Don for
short and to the Sophs delight. at the
school picnic she did ride morse bare
baokl
ALICE II. WASHER.
3906 Willia mshnrE ANe. DIV
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1ssgle Deba1bsaeat
who Wrote These pookat

1. "Rebecca OF Sunny Brook Farm"
. The Yitte Shepherd OF Kingdom
Come
3 Swiss Family Robinson"
Sanford and Merton"
>. Black Beauty"
birds Every Child Should Know
z. "Guiliver's Travels"
s. "Iiiawatha."
Adventures OF n Brownie
10 The Little Lame Prince"
II. Mary Ware in Texas"
II. The Little Minister"
DIX SUTTON
Cambridge st. South Richmond. Va.
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Drnkcs Branch.
4 Now Member.

Dear Edi,or-we both were so hrppy when
We received our przos- We wer. not only
"epp1, nut so surprised. ". AID not expect
Anything. there ara others that uran
ana write so woll. We wisn We knew IN.
Chadwicks, they Are JUST aDlcnqtd an..
IN TACT, All arc good. We have NTH.
oiotner' Edwin. tnht wants 20 join W.
ie't sorry for him saturday morning when
iof his TOO. Please send him "A badge. EltAyi
ana VIII not scna IN amsrnins inls week.
~o wont All Try at the same timc. Tnsnk-
ins YOU again. We are,
Elh5L, LIGMUEDE AND
EDWIN <E,A,THF.Tstfp
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Receives Prize.

Dear Editor.A-f received my prize. but
have not had time to write Thank YOU
ever so much for st; It is handy heve
gotten right many dowhcrrics this year and
now blackoerrios arc getting ripe, ana
want 10 Pick some OF them. too. ] have
gotten me littlc pointer pup. and named
MIN Don. we going to have a fair
here in the fall. and am going 10 try and
gei a pr!zs on something. ] mast close.
Thanking you again, your member,
MARGARET PROCTOR.
Drnkca Rranch. Va
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Charadc

I am great general
am composed OF ten letters
My ?. and spell Tho name ~ a
kind OF tree
Ny s. 9 and n IS weight
Ny !. s. e. IS part Of bird.
Ms g. g n proposition.
Ny g s. is drink
Nv /, O. 10 is the past tensc OF 10
gain
Ny = ?, 3 is kind or fuel.
Ny 3. 4. 3. is a hone Of the log.
MARGARET MASON.
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NIessase 10 porcthx srnlth.

Dear Editor,-I hope the article am
sehulhg gets on thc pAse, ns / hud nuthlns
On Auuunena Day. am glad 10 see thar
Mhluork Lancer anu irene Petty admire
eui work We hed some Sood stor.es on
we page to-day. ana also some splendid
cia"ihsa' l'protny smith. ! nm sad You
issd my letters and thank YOU Tor YOUR
hlhu ohcr- am sure We would De great
friends d. We knew ure another / ,ool. ~
ward TO having great time on the fourth
ena VIII write and toll You all about H.
must close now Your loving member.
llAKNY ON ilApIl-IS
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rME coNFEnnnArE soLnlrR.

on. sit around the campfire
And listen with great glec
Is VIC hear the grand old stories
OF our famous General Lee.
How nc honored the Confederate nag
And raised 1t up go high.
Though worn and tailored like rag
lie loved it-for it would braveiy
die
Composed by
ALMA soPEh