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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
THEY WANTED LEES HAT

Deputy Sheriff. Jim Lee went to
jacksonville Wednesday for man
| that was wanted by the Seminole
authorities, and when he got off tho
train and was viewing the sights of
the city, he was "pounced on by
about six big men, the first of the
bunch made a grab for Lees wide
brimmed straw hat he missed and
received a slap from Lees wide
hand. While this was going on,
another of the attacking squad sue
ceeded in obtaining the straw lid,
which made Lee mad and he waded
!; into the bunch with his fists. hut
soon found that there were moro
men than he had fists, whereupon
De hacked up to a convenient wal
unslung his ever ready IA and the
squad came to full stop. A big
policeman woke up at the sight of
the artillery and decided that he
would make an arrest. After looking
Lee over and finding his ''star and
having explained to him what was
going on, he escorted Lee to safey
gave him hat and explained that
on September the fifteenth, every
body in Jacksonville abandoned the
straw hat for the more fallified felt
or SLIT derby, and that it was con-
sidered great sport for bunch of
fellows to gather in all the straws
and build bondfires with them
Sanford Herald.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
Mrs. Edward Fixter Entertains
DELIGHTFULLY."- at Rock

Mrs. Edward Fixter DELIGHTFULLY."-
entertained number of friends yes
terday afternoon at her pretty home
in Dixieland. The rooms were at
tractively decorated with red hibis-
Gus. and as tables had been arranged
joying this pleasing pastime.
After the games delicious ice
cream and cake were served by the
hostess. The ladies who enjoyed
her charming hospitality were Mrs.
VIZ F Johnson, Mrs. VIII Smith,
Mrs. o. e Wolfe, Mrs. Brantley.
Mrs. Woodall, Mrs. H. P. Smith.
Mrs. Christener, Mrs. Shook
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
FURNISHED by the Security Abstrc
and Title CO.. Barlow, Fla ,

FURNISHED by the Security Abstre
and Title Co., Barlow, Fla }
Sept II, 1915
Levy Ellis Mobley and wife To r
E. Mobley.
s. s. Griffin and wife to p. r.
VIM.
Manila Investment Co. to Clya6
& Smith.
State of Florida to r. & Kirn'
land.
State of Florida to w. Lacy Boy6
State of Florida to E. l.. Mack. q
N. H. Booth and wife to J. n!
McLendon.
Harmon Head and wife to Gray
Singleton.
w. s. Preston and wife to Rolan
A. Nichols.
N. s. Bowen and wife to ]. r.
CAN'T.
N. s. Bowen and wife to Robert
W. A. Duncan.
Sept IS, 1915 &
Seasons Investment Co. to Mar
tina E. Preston.
Graham l.. Wilson and wife to
Edna E. Wilson.
Graham L. Wilson and wife to
Edna E. Wilson.
E. B. Hall Jr., and wife to Geo.
B. Aycrigg.
E. B. Hall Jr., and wife to Geo !.
B. Aycrigg.
d.. f. Selph and wife to R. c..
Brown
A. II. Sloan and wife to J. F.
Sloan.
r. NJ Dampier and wife to Ben
nett Whidden
Jas A. Parrish an wife to Benz
nett Whidden.
IT. p. Byrd and wife to Bennett
State of Florida to G. L. Johnson
& Co. .
H. l.. Anderson ct al to NIB.
Anderson. Sr.
John s. Giles to Mary E. Giles
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
Insect feiors Death.

variable habit 9. Fcigning death when
seized or disturbed he stimulation
Is so persistent that when immersed
In water, or even in alcohol the in
sect remains perfectly immovable, and
rather than betray itself The tick
made by the deathwatch resembles
that made b. tapping the finger nail
upon the tablc-sc much so that the
insect may bn led to recommence his
sounds by doing this
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
In SOcietv

Gypsy Tea
Miss Queenie Daniels entertained
IN a most pleasant way at her home
on East Court street, Thursday ev.
ening. with a Gypsy tea, given in
special compliment to DIR. and Mrs.
J. P. Getzen of Lakeland, Fla.
About fifty friends gathered at
$3.50 and Just at sunset large table
cloths were spread on the grass near
the house and ON them was spread
most tempting picnic dinner, con-
sisting of fried chicken, country
ham, all kinds of sandwiches.
pickles, salads, pies, cakes and in
fact everything that goes to make a
tempting picnic dinner.
After dinner music was enioyed
In the parlor and groups were; seen
all around on the large porch and
lawn. Other out of town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Lehman and Mrs.
Joe Washington OF Memphis
Dyersburg (Tenn.) State Gazette.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs r. l.. Webster
manager and assistant manager OF
~ WESTERN Union Telegraph Co. in
this city. have found it necessary to
rake Z change on account of Mr.
Go1e to Fitzgerald, Ga. where they
W1u hold similar position with the
Ieloo4aph Co. This will cause much
roxref among the many friends of
thin popular couple, who have been
shown every courtesy by these
oollg1ng young people. They are
succeeded by Mr.. ]. B. Norton, Of
Atlanta, and Mrs. McGraw. of Jack
sonviile.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
To Appreciate Coiors.

Only few of the great painters
have been great "colorists for the re-
grettable reason that they could not
divnely see color, and 10 such paint
ers the master colorist has been called
crude and garish The fine thing fol
everyone is to cultivate the eye to a
ciuse ard ever observation of all hues
and shades in nature, tor IN that way
cay one can rave the pleasure of the
hi,nest appreciation al Lature, splcn
did as the WoHdrCus revelations OF The
spectrum is III Is diyinatinn u the
conf osi ION or rays Of Ii ii
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
CARD OF THANKS

We most sincerely thank the many
kind friends for their deep sympathy
and lovely flowers with which we
were showered during our recent
deep bereavement These many acts
of kindness will never be forgotten
MRS WIN. WYNN AND FAMILY.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

rhe long delayed work of stucco-
the front Of the Auditorium is
under way, and already it has
2 wonderfully improved, and
pn entirely completed will delight
eye and make Lakeland's big
house look far more presentable
has been the case for the past
Dral months.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

Mr. Vim Steitz has received a
bog Of Illinois apples from his par
.Gnto 1t Peoria. two of which are
attracting considerable attention at
the TELEGRAM office as they weigh
MO pounds and two ounces, or one
pound and one ounce each. Any
&0e who wishes to view these hand
oomo opecimens had better call early
= We can't guarantee how long we
eon stand off and admire their
1eonty alone.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

Tvs from the bedside of Mrs.
N II. Barr at Auburndale this
loon is to the effect that her
Ion is about the same as yes
~. She is in a very serious con-
- and little hope is entertained
~ recovery, which is very deep
= )lored by the host of friends Of
her and Mr.. Barr.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

Inc members of the Methodist
gtonary Society arc cackin~
- Tor the orphanage this week and
Ntions of clothing, dishes or 9th
Nseful articles will be greatly an
lated if turned in this week to
G. E. Southland. 7O5 South
Djda avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

ISIS Ethel Barrow. chief operator
me Arcadia Telephone Co., left
L. morning for Lakeland, where
= will spend week with her
Qndparents and other relatives
on there she will return to Boca
4nde. where she will spend a week
81 a sister before returning to
gfk. Arcadia News.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
Silver Tea to Be
Given at Home of
Mr.. and Mrs. nralle

The ladies of the Episcopal Guild
Will give silver tea at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Drane, Friday
afternoon from 400 to $3.50 O'Clock,
and in the evening from 700 to
1900 o'clock. A musical program
has been arranged and refreshments
will be served. Everybody is cordial
ly invited to attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
and Mrs. Edwin Spencer ar,

III. and Mrs. Edwin Spencer are
PARENTS of sweet little daugh-
Dorm at noon today Col. Spen-
I'D at Brooksville on legal bust
y and being en- route home in a
lne he cannot be reached by
fand will therefore have a pleas
Enrprise awaiting him when he
led home this afternoon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

diss Mary Grower left last night
Tallahassee, where she goes to
Yer the State College for Women.
p Grower is extremely popular in
social circles of the city and will
greatly missed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

| ~ Weuulug OI unusual interest OF
account of the popularity of the con
tracing parties was that of Mis-
Ruth Clifford, of this city, and MI
Frank Owens, of Lakeland. 1T wa
a brilliant affair and the first wed
ding to be solemnized in the new
Presbyterian church. A large GROVE
of admiring friends and RELATIVES
witnessed the ceremony, which wa
said promptly at o'clock by tn,
pastor. DR.. w. S. P. Cochran, In
his most impressive style. The altal
was banked with ferns and pink ant
white flowers, carrying out the colol
scheme of the wedding. Previous tt
! the ceremony Mrs. A. I. Miller, who
presided at the organ, rendered the
following beautiful program:
Scene from Faust Gounod).
Melody in A (Parker).
Ballet Music from Pizzicati.
Chauson du Soir (Hackett)
NOcturne (Schumann).
Just before the entrance of the
bridal party, Mrs. Wallace Mantey
sang 81 love You Truly" by Carrie
Jacobs Bond.
Promptly at the appointed hour
the choir entered from an ante-rooIl
singing the Bridal Chorus from Lo-
hengrin, while at the same time the
bridesmaids and ushers entered from
the two main entrances and marched
slowly down the aisles. Then came
little Jean Haselton, dressed in
white organdie, white shoes an
stockings, carrying the ring in a
white rose The bride, carrying 4
shower boquet of white roses and
valley lilies, entered with her maid
of honor, Miss Una Taylor. OF At
lanta, Ga and was met at the altar
by the groom and his best man, Mr..
Chas. Frary. The bridal party
formed a semi-circle facing the au-
mony was used. The bridesmaids
were Misses Marie Smith, Priscilla
Bishop. Maude Harris and Mamie
Clifford. They were gowned in white
organdie and wore large picture hats
of white chiffon and pink velvet.
trimmed with single pink rose.
They carried arm bouquets of pink
carnations.
The ushers were Messrs. Harry
Harris, Carl Ferren. Sidney p Arms
by and G.. l.. Stowe.
The maid of honor was lovely in
beautiful creation of white embroid-
cred net, with pink bodice. Her hat
was pink messalipe trimmed with
pink rose. She carried pink roses.
The bride was charming in her
suit of blue silk poplin
with hat and other accessories to
The party left the church tn
the strains of Memberships we'd
ding march Immediately after the
ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Owens left
for a two weeks. trip to Knoxville,
and other points of inter-
est.
The bride, who is daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Clifford, is one
Of Eustis' most lovable and beloved
girls. She is a prime favorite with !
hosts of friends, talented musician
md it is with regret that all see her
cave. to take up her residence else
Mr.. Owens Is a son of our |
ownsman, Dr. Frank Owens, and is
! young man of sterling qualities.
lie is a lawyer of ability and is in
very way worthy of the girl of his
hoice.
Many lovely pre-nuptial affairs in I
lonor of the charming bride, togetb-
r with the many elegant gifts at
ested of her popularity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owens will be at
ome in Lakeland after Oct. and
he Lake Region joins in with other
riends in extending hearty congrat-
lations and good wishes for bon
oyage over life's sea -Eustis Lake
legion
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

Tonight at the Lyric you will got
a chance to see Mack Sennett, the
500, 900 master comedy producer,
the man who made Charlie Chaplin
fa nous
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

mrs. James B. Price left this
prning for Palatka, where she will
Pnd a short time visiting relatives
y friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

Ask some one who saw the show
at the Lyric last night if it wasn't
a good hours entertainment of good
picture and superb mnsic. 1904
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

If YOU want to get moved quickly
and for less money, see the Lake
land Transfer Line Phone 3Sl
Blue. 4503
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

Charlie Chaplin and Mabel No:-
stone comedy TONIGHT at the Lyric
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

FOR RENT-Furnished bedroom,
screened private entrance, bath,
use of kitchen If wanted, no chill
dren Phone 373 Black. 45"2
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

IN l4g.s F. Crutchfield, who re-
<oe1 few days ago from Cherry
Va, where he has been selling
~ the past summer, states that
~ 1amily will not return for q
81 yet. being now in the noun
~ of North Carolina Mr. Crutch-
@(4 had a most successful season,
1folf being excellent and prices
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

The Majestic presents Chas
Chaplin in that funny Keystone. A
GENTLEMAN OF NERVE, tomor.
row.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
1
- LACONICS]
> Ease of fire phone 5000

p. b. Dickson. Jr., left yesterday
Lake City, where he goes to en-
Columbia College for the coming
u.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
. . . . . . . . . . =
EVENTUALLY A MAX
WELL. WHY NOT NOW?

9 . 9 . = 9 :, . . . :, . :
The Lyric theater has real pic.
lures projected in real way. Real
music by real musicians Make II
point to attend tonight 450i
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

Theatergoers will find The Phan.
tom Extra, featuring Rhea Mitchell
an absorbing picture. at the Males
tic tonight.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

Peruchi and Gypzene. who have
so successfully entertained the Lake
land people in the past, will be at
the Majestic Thursday. Friday AMI
Saturday of this week. The fact that
they were without bookings on these
dates enabled the management to en-
gage them at a figure that enables
the Majestic to put them on at five
and ten cents for the three days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

Neal of the Navy, the greatest and
latest serial will begin at the Males
tic Monday, Oct. 4.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

New Exploits of Elaine have the
same grip on the public as did the
first series. The next episode will
be shown at the Majestic Friday. -:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21

. . . . {, q . . . . Q 9 . .
Just jim" the big Broadway
Universal feature, will be at the Air
dome tomorrow night. Harry u.
Carey, the famous Broadway actor.
carries the leading role, and his in
depreciation of the character "Jim"
is distinctly "Careyian" syle.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-09-21
ADJUSTMENTS

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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-08


ham. 1t will be a great honor"
Before Stanley could recover from
the surprise of this dramatic meeting
he had accepted Leston's hospitality
overnight. But on the following
morning he found himself unable to
rise. ,
1t was nothing serious, the doctor
said, but weeks of anxiety had broken
down Stanley's strength. And, COM
ing back to the old town, with its boy
hood memories, he had yielded to the
weakening and softening influence.
He was like a runner who drops ex-
hausted at the end of race. For
five days he did not stir from his
room; he was too exhausted to leave
his bed, even, during the greater part
of them. p.
Lesion had scrupulously respected
his secret, and, as Stanley had given
out that he intended to spend week
in the mountains no anxiety or sur
prise was caused by his disappear
ance.
On the sixth day he came to the
COuCluSlOn IudI IuC O1u uAO, always
hateful since the attack on him, was
now impossible. But the idea of run
ming away had somehow become
equally impossible. Life seemed con-
struable only in terms of the. little
town-and Miriam.
In the girl he saw his old love,
fairer, and with the same winning
charm and sweetness, And with the
new life to begin it, it seemed I'M
believable that he should not have
Miriam to share it.
That night he had frank talk with
Mr.. Lesion. He had already told
him much of himself, but now he
barred his life from the beginning. He
told him his hopes and fears, how
he had planned to run away, how the
strange meeting had affected him.
ct may sound strange to you, sir,
in a man of 49," he said, "but feel
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-08

since his mother died. He had al
ways meant to, until he heard of Mi
RAMS marriage, and then he had
dropped a.veil over the past. Now he
had sudden longing to see the little
place again.
He took his suitcase he was
carrying with him-and got off. Two
other passengers were leaving the
train. One was man about fifty-f1ve
and the other girl of nineteen or
twenty. AS Stanley stood on the plat
form she turned and he saw Miriam
looking at him.
He raised his hat automatically,
gasped and stood staring at her fool
ishly. The girl looked doubtful for
moment-then she whispered to her
father, who turned with a puzzled ex-
preston upon his face.
81 beg your pardon" stammered
Stanley, ''but my name is Robert
Stanley and I - 1 seemed to recog-
nize-"
you did," smiled the man. what
an odd meeting! My name is Roger
Lesion and this is my daughter Mi
riam. Her mother often spoke of
you"
81 knew you from your photo
graph, Mr.. Stanley, at once" said the
girl, smiling. Though it was taken
before was born"
81 feel complimented," said Stan
ley.
Are you staying in Birmingham"
inquired the other IF so, you must
be my guest. l hope you won't re-
fuse, for my wife always spoke so
kindly of you; in fact, l understand
you were an old admirer of hers"
Kindly of him! Could any one have
ever spoken kindly of him? Stanley
was unguarded. For the first time in
a score of years he dropped the mask |
of GOODNESS that he presented to the |
would
"And 1 know all about you," the ell |
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
T|NPLATE INDUSTRY
IN WALES BOOMING
Large Orders Come From
France, Where Product Is
Used in Making Bombs

London, December 13,-(Special)
The Wales tin plate industry was
never SO prosperous as now. Large or
ders have come from France, where
the plate is used in making bombs for
trench warfare, and the demand for
tin in England is above normal. as
cans have taken the place of glass
Jars and bottles to large extent in
the drug and grocery trades
An entirely new line of work has
also been built up in the manufacture
of tine boxes. a branch of the4industry
that had been captured by Germany
prior to the war. Germany bought
Welsh plate and returned the manu-
featured boxes to England, duty free,
as well as to the British colonies. Eng
land has now built up plants for tin
box and can-making and intends to
keep up the present work in the days
OF peace. Some difficulty Is encountered
now in supplying the enormous de-
mand against the handicaps of high
priced steel and the scarcity Of acid
on which the government munition
works naturally have first demand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
EAST LAKE

On next Tuesday evening at o'clock
the wedding of Miss Fora MILESTONE to
Mr.. John Thornton will take place at
the home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. X. MILESTONE. Miss Ruth Rat
lift will be the maid of honor, and Mr..
Sam Harden will act as best man. The
bride will be attended by her brother.
Mr.. Victor MILESTONE Beautiful
musical programme preceding the cere-
mony will be rendered by Mrs. Maryland
Jones, While the wedding march will be
played by Miss Anna Davis. The Of
ficiating clergymen will be DIR. r. E..
Tyler and DIR. H. Fl. Hfbbs "A recep-
ton will follow the ceremony
Mrs. F.. q. Burchfiel entertained this
week at a birthday party in honor of
lier son, William Buchfiel
The spirit of Christmas was seen in
the beautiful house decorations, in the
refreshments and favors During the
games the Kris Kringle prizes were
awarded to Marjorie Bass and Edmonds
Newman.
The birthday cake at one end of table
and a snow scene at the other made a
lovely center from which Mrs. Burch-
fiel, assisted by Mrs, Mildred Brown,
served refreshments to the young people
present.
The Felicitas Rock club was delight
fully entertained on Tuesday evening at
the home OF Mr.. Cecil Prince. During the
Ebusiness session the following We're elect
ed to membership: Mr.. Shelby Patton.
MIR. Waltoa Graves and Mr.. Gary Burch-
fiel together with two additional hon
orary members: Miss Florence Coeburn
and Miss Ester Walker. After the game
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
NORTH BIRMINGHAM

Mrs E. e. Watson has returned to her
home i'll Atlanta, after being the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Frank King.
Miss Margaret Hardwick and Mr.. II. b.
Hardwick are home from Southern Chris
tian college for the holidays.
Miss Ruby Parsons is spending the holt
days at Cleveland, Ala.
Mrs A. ]. Chastain has returned to her
home in Rock Springs, after visiting Mrs.
r. j. Fulbright.
Mr.. and Mrs e. W. Montgomery have
as their guest Mr.. Bruce Reeder of Mis-
sissippi
Miss Mary Stodghill of Auburn is spend
ing the holidays with her uncle, DR.. j.,
r. Stodghill.
Mrs T. A. Robinson has returned from
visit to her daughter in Lima. Q.
Mrs. l.. A. Bnford of Atlanta is spend
ing the holidays with her parents, Judge
and Mrs. w. j. Waldrop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Robinson and little
son are spending the holidays with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ sSharritt, at
Morris
Mrs. w. G. Cornelius of Brookside is
spending the holidays with her daughters,
Mrs Ben Bell and Mrs. Bob Adams
Mr.. w. E. DicSen and daughter, Miss
Sue Dicken, are visiting relatives at
Menlo, Ga, during the holidays
Mrs g. w. Darnell has returned to
her home in Alexander City, after visit
ing her sister, Mrs. E. d. Mann.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Hawkins of Walter
boro, S. c.. are spending Christmas ws,h
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Suy-
dam.
Mrs J. r. Stodghin has returned from
Cleveland, Ala. where she visited her
daughter, Mrs. ]. S. Wittmeier.
Mrs. l.. B. CoYan has returned to her
home in Huntsville, after visiting rela-
tives in North Birmingham.
Miss Dorsey Harris is spending the
winter with relatives in Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Jones have named
their little son William f. Jones, Jr.
Mrs. Fannie Brown of Collinsville is
spending the holidays with her daughter,
Mrs. M. f. Morland.
Mr.. Frank Robinson has returned from
three months stay in Sheibyville, Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26

sides settled down and prepared for
a siege which lasted for 10 months.
They built trenches and redoubts, but
did very little actual lighting until in
June. when the union officers decided
to mine the trenches OF the Confed-
crates. which were only 100 yards
apart A tunnel 511 feet long was dug
and charged with 500 pounds OF pow
ser. The union officers. hoping to
throw the Confederate side into con-
fusion and thus take Petersburg, but
this attempt was. in the words of Gen.
U. 5. Grant, a" stupendous failure.
due to inefficiency and incompetency
of the division commander OF the
union side. who was sent to lead the
charge" The Confederates failed to
be confused and in this attempt to
take Petersburg the federals lost al
most three times the number that the
Confederates did. besides losing consid-
enable ground.
General Lee now took charge of the
operations Of the Confederates with
$1,000 men against General Grants
$4,000 and was finally outnumbered
and overpowered on April 1. 1864. sur
rendering Petersburg to Grant on that
day, thus the Lost Cause was really