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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
Delegates to the Congressional Con.
VentiOn.

The following have been appointed
Delegates to the Democratic Congress
ional Convention, which meets at Keyser
Wednesday.
KabIetown-Logan B. Shut. Delegate
NJ. o. kouss, Alternate
RIppon-William Wilt. Delegate. L..
M. Long. Alternate.
Summit Point-R. L. Wlthers, Dele
gate, r. w. Baker, Alternate.
Middleway-Wm. McCoug htry, Dele
gate, James Grantham. Alternate.
Leetown-James Strider. Delegate.
Cecil Watson, Alternate.
Kearneysville-Wa Walter Wilt, Delegate
Dr. c. c. Lucas, Alternate.
Halltown-Frauk Meier, Delegate,
Van V Wilson, Alternate.
Shenandoah Junction-M. w. Burr
Delegate, w. A. Daniel, Alternate.
Mt. Hope-W. H. Rissler. William NJ.
Burns. Alternate.
Harper's Ferry. Garland Hurst
Delegate, T. J. Burleigh, Alternate.
Bolivar-W Walter Di tmyer, Delegate
c. R. Rau, Alternate.
Melers-Wm. J. Knott, Delegate, is
Reinhart, Alternate.
Bakerton-C. D. Carter, Delegate
| Sam Knott, Alternate.
Duffields-Dr. C. c. Johnson, Dele
gate. VIM b. Daniels, Alternate.
Charles Town-Dr. F. P. Edgell, B
D. Gibson, Clayton L. Haines. w. A
Riggs, Geo B. Shaull, G. Newton Moore
Delegates, Geo. NJ. Belizhoover. Jr,, c
N. Campbell, A. NJ, S. Morgan. Alter
mates.
hepherdstown-S. !. Hodges, E. H
Remnant. Walter Kearney, Delegates
David Lemen. c. D. Wysong, Ed Mole
Alternates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
A District Nurse fol Charles Town.

An important meeting OF the Charles
Town Relief Association was held at the
Methodist Church Saturday afternoon.
April sth. BY special request. the minis
ters of the town met with the Executive
Committee to consider plan 70, secur-
ing District Nurse which had been pre-
viously proposed to the Association by
bishop Gravatt.
Having fund for this purpose at his
disposal Bishop Gravatt offered to find
and employ well qualified person whose
of need reported to her and to render
whatever assistance may be required,
The Relief Association is asked to direct
| her activities and OBSCURE from the com
munity the charity which she would adj
minister; also to provide an Office. tele-
phone &c. the nurses salary being paid
by Bishop Gravatt, to whom she would
be responsible.
The plan received the endorsement OF
the meeting. and a committee, consisting
of Mesdames Arthur Davenport. Geo. NJ
Bel'zhoover, Jr. Melvin Str der, E. E.
Cooke, Misses Anna Ridd and Lucy
Amber, was appointed to canvas fol
| funds.
The Relief Association be lie yes great
good would result from this arrangement
and hopes that the re, ponse of the com
munity will DE such as to make it real
| itV
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
Doubt DISAPPEARS.

No one in Charles Town who has had a
bad back should is more this double proof
Does your back ever ache?
Have you suspt cted your Kidneys?
Backache Is some times kidney ache.
With it may come dizzy spells.
Sleepless nights, tired, dull days.
Distressing urinary disorders.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been end )rsed
by Thousands.
Are recommended here at home.
Have you read Charles Town proof.
Read now the Charles Town sequel.
Renewed testimony; tested by time.
e. g. Henson, 3O5 W Congress Street,
Charles Town, says: My back troubled me
for months, | decided to get something
that would help me and when heard OF
Doan's Kidney Pills, began taking tn. IN,
getting box at Brown Hooff's Drug
store. They cured me and have never had
any trouble from my back or kidneys since.
Over Three Years Later Mr.. Henson said:
Whenever l need a kidney medicine, use
D0an's Kidney Pills They never fail to
help me-"
Price SO; at all dealers. Don't simply ask
for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney
Pills-the same that Mr.. Henson had. Fos-
ter Milburn Co., Buffalo. n. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
Senator Chiffon to be Guest Of Honor
at Charleston.
From Geo. w. Summers,)

Washington. April H. Senator Chill
ton has gone to Charleston to be the
guest of honor at a big homecoming
Demonstration by his fellow citizens OF
Kanawa county, He is expe cted
to address them on the accomplish
ments of the Wilson administration ard
possibly TO make formal announcement
of his own candidacy to succeed himself,
While no formal announcement of his
candidacy has been made, it has been
recognized for some time that the West
Virginia Democrats are counting on him
to make the race for the Senatorship, in
the belief that so staunch supporter of
the Wilson policies is the man who IS
needed in the Senate from West Virginia.
His address should prove most interestng
as he has haiexceptional opportunities to
know what the President has been &C.
complishing and how he has worked for
the whole people, rather than for any
particular element Of them. Congressman
Nicely and Littlepage both expected when
this was written to attend the home COM
ing demonstration for the Senator and to
add their testimony to the work he is ac-
comprising IN the way of assisting Pres
ideut Wilson to carry out his policies.
Senator Chiffon was practically offer
ed the position on the Foreign Relations
committee of the Senate as successor to
the late Senator Shively, of Indiana, but
asked that it be given to friend instead
Senator Chiffon was wanted on the com
mittee by party leaders in the Senate,
but he has about all he can do az an &C
tive member of the judiciary committee
Chairman of the committee on census
and member of the committee on naval
affAirs, mines and mining aud revolutio.
nary claims The judiciary and naval
affairs committees have kept him especial
ly busy all winter and there is no pros
pect that he will have any more leisure
time from now on. Senator Key Pittmar
Of Nevada, friend of Senator Chiltol
had no place on Big committee assign
ments already, he asked that the place b,
given to Senator Plttman, which wa
done,
Congressman Ez kiel S. c ,ndler, o
Mississippi, pe,s ,ual friend of th,
late Congressman w. G, Brown, who
was at Mr.. Browns home for dnuel
the evening before Mr.. Brown wa
stricken, has promised to attend thu
Democratic convention IN the second
district at Keyser, Wedn -sday, April IL
aud make a speech.
John !. Cornwell, of Romney. whC
has announced his candidacy for tn,
Democratic nomination for the Cover
norship of West Virginia. was here
day or two last week. Mr.. Cornwel
has been in a Baltimore hospital fO
some time bnt is vastly improved IL
health and now expects to start upon I
vigorous campaign for the nomins alton
Foster Zeigler, for many years private
secretary TO the late Congressman Brown
has agreed to take position in Sea-
Chiffon soffice for a few months in orde
to assist him in carrying on the unfinsh
ed work of Mr.. Brown in the second DIS
trlct. He is thoroughly familiar with a.
the work under way and will be ievalu
able TO the Senator.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11

D. E. Mundev, of Cumberland. was
injured. probably fatally, Friday after
noon. when he fell beneath Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad freight train at Viewer
ton. His left leg was severed and three
fingers on his left hand crushed f. He
was seen by the freight crew attempting
to jump the train, with sdit case in his
hand. He was rushed to the Emergency
Hospital at Brunswick in serious con.
dition. He has wife and several chill
dren in Cumberland.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar News.

Hon. Tracy l.. Jetfords of Washington
spent Saturday and Sunday in town.
Mrs. c. E. Marlatt and daughter spent
Friday and Saturday in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. w. Benz amin spent
Sunday and Mondav in Baltimore.
Miss Louise Rau who has been visiting
friends 10 Washington and other Eastern
States has returned.
Mr.. Clarence Potterfield of Charleston,
Kanawa County. spent Sunday with his
sister MISS Cora Porterfield.
Mrs. c. E. Riley visited the Annual
Conference of the NJ P. Church at Bait
more last week.
We are glad to note that Rev. w. c.
Brian has returned to his charge at Boz
var.
Tn. Potomac River was very high last
week, but it has fallen now. 1t is still
muddy, making 1t good for catching
suckers.
Mr.. Frank Decker went to Baltimore
Saturday to hear Billy Sunday.
Mr.. Eugene Shugart and family h I'VE
moved into their new home,
Mr.. j. W. Edwards. aged 70 died at
his home on Union Street, Saturday
night. He is survived by three children.
Mr.. Robert b. Dckey. aged 81 years.
died at his home here Saturday night
about 10 o'clock after lingering illness
for several months. Mr.. DIckey was
yardmaster at Sandy Hook for number
of years with the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company. In recent years he
has been mail transfer at this plac.
He is survived by one son. Raymond B.
Dickey an attorney at Washington; one
daug liter at home. Mrs, T. H. Lancaster
and one sister; Mrs, Wlnks of Sandy Hook
Funeral services will be held Tuesday 2
P. M. from Bolivar M. E. Church.
MIR. J. E. Kidwell. aged II, died at his
home in Loudouu County Virginia, n ear
here Thursday last of paralysis He is sur
vived by his wife. four sons and two
daughters.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,

At the solicitation of my frend7 hereby
Commissioner from the Mid lie gsy hi trict.
subject to the decision eff tno - Aocratic
voters at the Primary Election Juue 9Th
1916. Having been a resident of Jefferson
County for % years aud loyal supporter
OF the Democratic party and its PRINCIPLES.
solicit your supp )rt and if elected will
serve the office to The best of my ability.
Respectfully,
d. Il. ROVER,
Kearneysville, West vi rginia
Democratic County Paper0 please copy,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11

Report Of 5th and 9th Grades of Eagle
Avenue Graded Schoolfor March. Num-
Der eff boys enrolled 49, Number of girls
enrolled II. Total IS. Average daily at
tendance "a. Pupils on the Honor Roll.
for the month are Pearl Brooks, Clara
B. Scott, Peachie Patterson, Forlne
Jones. Charles Houck, Charles Hughes,
Hughes, Robert Gator, Chas, w. Her
bert and Oscar Turner
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
ADVERTISED

List OF letuers remaining in the Postuffice at
Charles Town, Jefferson county. w. Va, on
Saturday, April S, 1915 Persons calling for
same viii be required TO pay one cent for
each letter:
Miss Sarah Fairchild, Mrs Julia Glasc4,
Mrs Lynn Homer, Miss Margaret L Keer,
Mrs Nancy Gilmon, Mrs Virge Pope, Mrs
Mary F. Wood, Stellar, c H Collins,
Fred Faulkner, JnO L Lewis, o Patterson
Abner Richmond, Tom Willingham.
The above letters, If not called tor within
fifteen days, will be sent to the dead letter
office. Persons calling for chem will please
say that they are advertised
sc. YOUNG, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11

Mrs. Margaret SIpe, confined in the
Ro :kingham county jail on the charge
of having sent poisoned candy, which
she termed an April fool present." to
Miss Lille Kvger, of Grottoes, that
comfy. and Mrs. Hattie Baugher, of
Basic City. maintains stolid indifference
as to har fate. She has not engaged
counsel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself as a candidate
foI the Democratic nomination fo- Prose-
cutting Attorney of jefferson County at
the Primary Election to be held on June o,
1916 If dominated and elected | shall dis
charge the duties of the office impartially
and faithfully to the best of my ability.
JOHN Z. PORTERFIELD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
FOR SHERIFF.

The Spirit of Jefferson is authorized to
announce Charles T. Gngle as a candidate
for sheriff. with George Link, of She pherds-
town d strict, and I. Grove Henkle, of
Harpers Ferry District, rs his deputies and
W. b. Alder for Jsiler, subject to the action
of the Democratic Primary Election, June
lob
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
FOR STATE SENATE.

Tothe voters of the Fifteenth Senatorial
district, am a candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for the state senate,
subject to the action of the voters at the
primary election to be held June 9. Your
support is respectfully solicited.
A, L. GRUBB, D.
Bekely Strings. W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

hereby make formal announcement of
my candidacy for the Democratic nomina-
ton for Prosecuting Attorney of Jeterson
County at the Primary Election to be held
on June 6, 1916 If nominated and elected,
| pledge myself to devote to the duties of
the ofics the most careful attention and
determined effort of which | am capable.
CN CAMPBELL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
Hundreds Te,tb

Clifton Forge, va.-Tr
boiler in Staunton and n,
brought on indigestion. !
several doctors who gays :.
but 1t did little good. y,
over a year without She's
Seven doctors tried to ~.
finally said they could ma, n.
then began taking GOlde, s.s
covery,' after asking 1 NJ.
would help me. he ssls =
began at once, The first MA
me. l began to get stras,-
three days I went to vOrE f-;I
able to eat only rice ana Il.
now eat everything | want m
no return of the trouble M
Is years ago, l give al NJ 81
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical III
y. A. GILBERT, 81 COnngsi n
Kream Krust Bread In ~
at Brown Bros Ourrs,.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
FOR COUNTY COW lIssIONER.

We are authorized to announce N. r
ROBERTS as a candidate for re lection as
County Commissioner frcm Middleway
District. subject to the action of the
Democratic voters at The coming Prim airy
Election
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11

Extensive preparations have been made
by the Presbyterians of the Gerardstown
section of Berkeley county. to entertain
the members of the Winchester Women S
Presbyt erial, which will be held there on
April II and IL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11

Carboleum drives tue vermin from your
hen hou'e. For sale by The C. F, Wall
Company.
Favorite ranges bake better because they
are made better. Sold only by W. Ralph
Burns.
New aces, Enbroideries, AMI White
Goods at Palmbaum's,
Buy nest eggs to keep lice away from
your hens CT. Wall Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
FOR THE sTATE SENATOR.

hereby announce myself a candidate for
the State Senate to represent the 18th
Senatorial District, subject to the Demo
cratic Primary election June 9th. 1916.
g. X. KUMP,
Romney, West Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
For ASSES SOk.

We hereby announce ourselves as
candidates for assessor and deputy assessor
for Jefferson county, subject to the Demo
cratic primary election, June 9th.
VIM. A. DANIEL,
ARMISTEAD S. LUCAS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
Horse Show Statement.

The financial report of the Charles
Town Horse and Colt Show Associa-
ton shows that the Association made
a profit both in 1914 and in 1915.
The receipts for the 1914 show were
S2,39049, the disbursements were
ST ,66350, leaving a balance of $1,000
The 1915 Show brought receipts of
81, l2497 the disbursements were ST.
5i24, leaving a balance Of $1,55373
Following is a general statement OF
the Association finances:
ASSETS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
Announcements.
FOR GOVERNOR.

We are authorised 10 announce HON.
CORY HOGG, OF Fay cite County, as q
ndidate for the Democratic nomination
for Governor of West Virginia. =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
FOR GOvERNoa.

We are authorized TO announce Hon. ID,
(, French. of Mercer County. as
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Governor of West Virginia, subject TO
the aclion of the voters ct the coming
Primary Election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

hereby announce myself can didate for
election TO the House Of Dele gates, subject
to the action of the Democratic Primaries,
June 9Th,
NJ. w. BURR,
Bardane ". Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
Chinese Laundry.

opened Laundry in the Dalgarn Store
Room. 226 West Washington Street, and
will do all kinds of laundry work, and will
guarantee FIRST CLASS Work. He respect
fully solicits liberal share of the public
patronage.
SING LEE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
FOR ASSESSOR

hereby announce myself a candidate
for assessor of Jefferson County If elected
Mr.. T. o. Link, of Duf1elds, and Mr.
Charles Langdon, of Kabetowu District
will be my deputies.
F. L WATSON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11

Wilbur H. Thomas, has been reap
pointed Federal referee in bankruptcy
by Judge Aston G. Dayton. Judge
Thomas is a capable and popular official
and his reappointment will give univer-
sal satisfaction.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11

Twenty. four hours A..
take DR.. Piereo's GOA. Ia
coVery, poisonous m sta !
impurities begin to ~ Y \
through the liver, boT ONE I, a \
skin. "e1S o.
1t brings new activi,,
stomach and bowels Il ~
thus causing sallowns,,' g
and constipation to diss IN,
Good blood means ~.
health means strong nv M. -
fun Of vigor and ambi,i NJ.
alert and muscles ever ,' ", z
medicine dealer will g,, ~
DR.. Pierce's Golden Nas g.', =
in either liquid or table, s ~.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
For Sale.
For Rent

The DIV cling Part of the Bank of Charles
Town Property.
ID. 8. HUGHES. Vice Pres.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11

To feel strong have good appetite and
digestion, sleep soundly and euj ~ lite, usr
Burdock's Blood Bitters, the family system
tonic. Price 81 co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11

Itch! Itch! Itch! Scratch! Scratch
Scratchl The more you scratch. the worse
the itch. Try DOan's Ointment. For ec
zems, any skin itching. soc box
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
For Sale.

Though Bred Shetland Pony, coming 5
years Old.
F.T.LEFEVRE,
535 e. Washington ST.,
Charles Town, w Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11
For Sale.

Desirable Residence Property on South
samuel street. For further particulars
apply to the Spirit Office
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11

kresm Krust Bread (JIs ~
at Brown Bros Our psms a..
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]. S. Johnson
Paper Hanger
20 Years Experience.

In all grades Of Paper Hanging. Drop
me me card and will call with samples.
We know how.
March 14-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-04-11

SING LEE.
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April II At.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
GERMAN AIR RAIDER
 SNARED BY BRITISH
Seaplane Brought Down Off Belgian Coast After Raiding East Coast
 of England

London, May 20.-German seaplanes made raid on the English east coast last night, British admiralty announce ment states this afternoon One of the aircraft was brought down off the Belgian coast. The sea planes dropped 37 bombs. killing one soldier and injuring two civil ians.
 The statement says:
 A hostile air raid was carried out on the east coast of Kent last night by at least three seaplanes. The raiders made the English coast at few minutes past o'clock this morning. One seaplane then turned north and dropped dozen explosive bombs over the Isle of Thanet. Some windows were broken. Otherwise there were no casualties and no other damage.
 Two other seaplanes turned south and dropped 9 explosive bombs over south- eastern Kent. In one town a few bombs took effect One soldier was killed. one woman and one seaman were injured, one public house was wrecked and several houses damaged. The remaining bombs caused no casualties or damage
 'The raiders all made off as soon as their bombs were discharged One of the raiding seS planes was brought down by a naval patrol off the Belgian coast this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21
10 RECOVER
 Z CAPTURED FLAGS PROVES UNAVA|L|NG
Mrs. Nunnally Endeavors to Secure Confederate Battle ,,-. Flags From Minnesota
 for the Reunion

During the civil war, two battle flags of Mississippi regiments were cap- tured by federal troops from Minne- sota. Mrs. S. H. Nunnally of this city recently made an attempt, through the executive department of Minnesota to secure these flags for the reunion In her efforts to get these flags she wrote Ex-Governor VanSant and the present Governor Burnquist of the state of Min nesota. The replies to her letter follow
 May 12 1916. Mrs. s. H. Nunally, 93S South Twen-
 tieth Street, Birmingham, Ala
 Dear Madam: Your letter of May IS, requesting my aid in obtaining the return of the two battle flags taken by the Minnesota troops from the Mis- sissipi regiemnts was received a cou- pie of days ago. Since receiving your letter l have made an effort to find out where the two flags requested are, but have been unsuccessful.
 When the Minnesota flags were re- moved from the old to the new capitol in 1905 the captured flags were turned over to the State Historical society
 
 in the society's rooms. No one there seems to know where they are. T wish to thank you for the invi- tation to attend your reunion, May -16- IS, and regret exceeding that the pres sure of business prevents my leaving the state at this time. Very truly yours, ''J. A. A. BURNQUIST, Governor of Minnesota :" The following is the letter in reply Ito Mrs Nunnally's from ex-Goxernor VanSant:
 May IS, 1916. Mrs. S. w. Nunnally, s3S South Twen- tieth Street, Birmingham, Ala. Dear Mrs. Nunnally: Your letter re- ceived during my absence from home. We spent the winter months in Florida, so this must be my excuse for not an swering promply. [. The regiment that has this flag will mot have a reunion until September I fear 1t will be impossible to get it be- fore that time. I will promise, however, to make another effort to comply with your wishes
 Wish had it in my power to return the flag to the brave men who fought Ndudntly TOT what they believed to be right. With me the war was over as soon as General Lee surrendered. Both Tn private life and official life, I have done all l could to have a more kindly feeling between the north and south. AS commander in chief I visited every southern department. Wherever possi- ble, l had joint meeting if the blue and gray, and was pleased at the patriot ism displayed by the men who fought on the other side. They were brave men in war and we who fought on the side Of the north gladly called them com rades.
 q like the south so we'll that I have built winter home near Tampa, where We spend several months every year. We are not northerners, we are not southerners. but Americans. With assurances of high personal regards, I am cordially yours. IS R. VAN SAINT, EX-Governor of Minnesota"