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U The Kansas City Star recentty pub lished the following article treating on John Brown which is of consider- Able local interest due to the fact that John Brown is buried at North Elba, Essex county: G. W. E. Grifith, old Kansan, but tor the last twenty-five years a resident of Los Angeles, is visiting his ald home town of Lawrence and other places in the state. Mr. Griffith is 98 years old. Mr. Griffith came to Kansas in 1885 and located at Fort Scott. Mr. Griffith was present when Col. E. V. Summer of the United States army, acting under the directions of the territorial governor of Kansas, dispersed the Topeka convention. This occurred July 4, 1885. Mr. Griffith was acquainted with all the old Free State leaders-Charles Robinson, John Brown, Jim Lans, the Thatchers-Solon O. and T. Dwight | Thatcher-and - remembers, \as though iif were yesteraay.\ the rigging times in Kansas from 1885 to Mr, Griffith served in the \Battle of Black Jack,\ and tells the following story of that historic incident. Black Jack was in Douglas county, not far from what now is Baldwin City. \At Prairie City we organized a company for home protection under the command of Capt. Samuel T. Shore The company was called 'the Prairie City Home Guards. It was said that Brown suggested that Inasmuch as \the thing we have been waiting for bas come,\ Mr. Grif- fith relates, the company should turn back to a neighborbood of pro-slavary men who lived on the Pottawatomie, and \do a thorough job.\ Brown's men protested and the council voted against the old leader. 'That night, so it was told to us.\ Mr. Griffith says, \John Brown, with siz or seven of his trusted men, dis- appeared. In the morning the rest of the company came on, headed by John Brown's son. Of course, we do not know exactly what happened, but that night, it was afterwards revealed, the Pottawatomie massacre occurred. ''We always attributed that horrible thing to old John Brown,\ said Mr. Griffith, Historians have generally at tributed the Pottawatomie massacre to Brown, when five pro-slavery men were summoned from their homes and slain. \Old John Brown.\ said Mr. Griffith, musingly, \was a little, roundbeaded man ,with deepsimken eyes. I re- member him well, but I could not now accurately describe him, as hr stood that morning in May, 1856, by the and defended what I be lieved to be his action in ordering the Pottawatomie massacre. \'Grlith' he said to me, 'there is no law in this territory.' I asquiesced in that statement. \If there was a law here against murder, and it was being Tigidly enforced, I will grant that we would have no right to do these things. *\ 'But since there is no law,' John Trown continued, 'the law of God must stand as the law of the land. It is the only law we have. The law of God says that if a man takes his brother's life he also must die. 'These men have committed murder. We are 'the servants of God, and must enforce the law of God against murder. \ 'Murder,' continued, ~old - John Brown, 'is the worst crime that a man may commit, save one, and that is to enslave his brothers. Thc man who would enslave his brother is worse than one who murders his brother. murder and to enslave their brothers. They have violated God's law ands must be punished.' \I never saw John Brown again,\ said Mr. Griffith. \As he ulttered this defense of himself, and gave ¢r- pression to the philosophy that dtrect- ed his life, two United States soldiers came riding down the road. Brown supposed they were after him with the warrant on the Pottawatomie mas- sacre charge, and when he saw them coming he said goodby to me and rode off with his men into the timber. But the soldiers were not after John Brown, and bad no warrant.\ Mr. Griffith also was living in Lawrence when the famous Quantrill raid occurred and the gnerrilla chief sacked and burned that town. \I moved to Lewrence just in time to meet that Quantrill raid,\ be said. Having sold his farm, served as deputly county treasurer, chief clerk of the house of representatives in the legslature, and also as a member of the legislature, Ar. Griffith had saved sufficient money-and it did not re- quire much in those days-to establish a store in Lawrence. His store was located on Massachusetts avenue. al- most directly opposite the Eidridge House. He had established the store hardly a month before the raid. \I owe my life to a chin of cir cumstances, all of which I seriously objected to at the time,\ Mr. Grifoth said. \The raid began at daylight. We heard the shouting and the shoot ing, and we knew that there could be no other meaning than that the town had been attacked. I said to my wife and little son: \We will remain right here in our home. They will not dare to come into our home and attack us.' We lived then on Connecticut street near Tenth street. \Suddenly there came a knock on the door. I opened it jand there stood some soldiers with guns drawn, and among the crowd was the clerk at my store. In those days clerks slept in stores for the purpose of guarding the property, and it also saved the clerk room rent. \ 'Come with us,' the guerrillas said, 'Come and open the safe in your store.' Then I learned that the raiders had gone to the store and demanded the money in the safe. The clerk had told them that he did not have the combination. but that T bad it. house. safe. turned to me the private papers. Then I went back and opened the they took what they wanted from the These men have come into Kansas to | + |counters and then set fire to the build- I looked across the street to the |Eldridge House,\ Mr. Griffith said, \and it was burning. They were bring- ing the strangers out of the hotel and across the street. not mean to murder the hotel guests 'not residents of Lawrence. I know I had to get out of that burning store, jso I put on my hat, walked out oun ithe street, stepping over three or four 'dead bodies, and as the crowd of strangers came across the street I mingled with them, and ihe scheme worked. They did not identify me. \Now that was an incident that \Now that was an incident that saved my life. I was frightened and angry because they came to my house and forced me away. But if I had re- mained at home they would have murdered me, because they shot every man on Conmecticut slreet in that neighborhood. They burned - my house, but allowed my wife and boy to escape, without taking anything from the house. \My next neighbor tried biding in his own home, but they burned his house and, when he was compelled to flee, shot him down in the presence of his wife and mother, and would not even allow them to drag his body fell. \The strangers with whom I had 'berded' sent for Quantrill and asked him for protection. He pointed to a hotel and told them to take refuge in that, as he did not intend to des- troy it. That hotel was kept by a man Quantrill had boarded with when he was in Lawrence to spy out the town before the raid. We aH went to that hotel. \But when Quantrill leff town some stragglers came back, ordered all that were in the hotel to come out on the street and declared they had come to Tine us all up and shoot us.! 'There was one man in the crowd, Robert S. Stevens of New York, whom I bad known down in Franklin county. He had the government con- tract to build houses for the Sac and Fox Indians. He was in Lawrence and was with the crowd that had been taken to safety. \I said to myself, 'I will do what Bob Stevens does. He is a man of courage and judgment, and I will follow him.' So I kept my eye on 'Btevens. I saw him saunter down ja hallway of the hotel to the rear, and 'raise a window. Then I saw him jump through the opening. I jump: ed out also, and after I jumped I fol- lowed Stevens. whose form I saw racing across the prairie toward the {Raw tTiver. I followed him so swift- ly and so well, indeed, that I soon passed him, and what do you think Emma to my mind? 'Well, this was 'the thought that came to me: \Well by George, I can beat Bob Stevens running.\ * \Now isn't it funny what ideas will cross your mrind and impress you when you are in sreat danger?\ At -the river Mr. Griffith found five They lor six men and they got into a boat forced the clerk to guide them to my lamd rowed across to what is now North Lawrerce. But as scon as They took the cash, but re-|they landed there their reason and cooler Judgment returned, and they all climbed back into the boat amd I knew they did from the doorway, where the man arms FALLS TMES AND MESSENGER, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 18 HEARD JOHN BROWN DEFEND HIS MASSACRE FOR rowed back to Lawrence to lend what help they could to the stricken town site were crowded. \I found my wife and son,\ Mr. Griffith said, \but we had no place to go. The town had been burned, and what few houses thers were on the townsite were crowded. \I went to the home of the late Solon O. Thatcher, afterwards a dis- trict judge, a state senator and fre- quently urged as a candidate for con gress. I pounded on the door and, when Mr. Thatcher came to tho door I said: \Mr. Thatcher, I have come to visit you for an indefinite period. } have nowhere else to go.\ \Why didn't you. pull string and walk right in?\\ Thatcher answered. \\It alwars hangs on th: outside to you.\ Later Mr. Griffith established, to gether with the late J. Wailkins, the Merchants Bank at Lawrence. It is still in operation as the Merchants National Benk-the oldest bank in Lawrence. Mr. Grifith continued as president and directing head of tho institution until about twenty-five years ago when he sold his Kansas interests and went to live in Los Angeles. SARATOGA CONCERN To DEAL IN SECURITIES ALBANY, June 18. - Captalized at $120,000, a company incorporated with the filing of papers in the secretary of state's office yesterday afternoon, un- the latch ing Corporation,\ located in Saratoga Springs, and proposing to deal in se- curities. The directors, who ars also equal stockholders in the company, are all residents of Saratoga Springs, and include Charles C. VanDeusen, Ed- ward B. Ashton and Luther A. Wait. Each is the holder of 24% shares of the company's stock. KLAN CROSS TED. al bombs in the southern part of the village a large electric Ku Kluzs Klan cross was lighted on the 'o po? the tower of the Klavern in Third street. South Glens Falls, at 9:2\ o'clock last evening. 'The cross was lighted in connection with a meeting of the Klan. The cross could be seen from the top of Glens street hill. D. A. R. MEETING. Jane McCrae Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution, will meet with Mrs. Preston Paris, Hudsor Falls, tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, in observance of Flag Day. The speaker will be David Finley, superintendent of schools of Hudson Falls. The sub- ject of the afternoon will be Thomas Jefferson. 1 _c __ BRIDGE PARTY Miss M. A. McMullen entertained at a luncheon and bridge party vesterday afternoon at the Halfway House. Eight tables of bridge were in play, honors going to Mrs. Frank Collins, Mrs. Damel O'Connell. Mrs. Joseph Mavon, Mrs, James McPhillips and Mrs. John Herlihy. Composition:- ' 6 Tea Cups 1-7 in,. Baker WILEY'S - JUNE SALE OF 32 PIECE DECORATED Dinner Sets at the Special Low Price of $4.98 Regularly $7.49 Worthy sets of dinner ware. Richly decorated in pattern and coloring and graceful in various designs they come in. Splendid set for home or cottage. It is to your advantage to remember that this price holds good for this week-end only- these values cannot be obtained again for many montlis. 6-4 in. Plates Values like these are seldom ments with the manufacturer made it possible for us to offer these first quality dresses at less than the origimal wholesale cost. The assortment comprises a practical little wash frocks of fast the newest designs. Tailored models with short or long sleeves in light or dark backgrounds in lovely color combinations, sizes for miss or matron. Perfect fitting garments, workmanship beyond compare. Women with an eye to economy will several at this saving price u » vf ~ 6 Saucers 6-7 QUALITY MERCHANDISE AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES WEEK -END SALE \ D AY TIM E\ Rayon Frocks Unequalled Values at 2.95 Regularly $4.98 and $5.98 $61???» if? ‘ -- WIL E YC S equalled. Special arrange- great variety of smart and fur color rayons in patterns of purchase silk tiful and 6, 2 fi 6- 4in. Fruits in. Plates 1-8 in, Dish sity. WOMEN'S and MISSES' $25 and $29.50 Coats $19.73 | £35 and $39.50 Coats $29.75 $45 and $49.50 Coats $39.75 $55 and $65.00 Coats $49.75 | $75 and $85.00 Coats $59.75 | Every women's and misses I spring coat is included in this June Sale of apparel. coats, sport coats. plain and desired colors. Sizes 16 to 44. Formerly $4.98 to $7.49 All remaining spring hats that wore formerly $4.98 to $7.49 are included in this sale collection. tional values for the price, S P R I N G C O A TS Reduced in Price | Dressy l trimmed models in all the i + f 50 SPRING f H A T S ' To Be Closed Out At ' $2.98 ° | Felts, straws and | combinations, really excep- der the name of \43 Broadway Hold: Solons To Attend Preceded by the explosion of sever ' 'the property known as the Hollister | hostesses at the Wednesday afternoon Bridge club. Dinner was served at the ' Washington restaurant. have gone to their summer home at + BAPTISTS HAVE _ The official boards of the First Bap- Miss Elizabeth Wynan Stedman re- cently deceased. completed a four year course in the Baptist Institute for Christian Work- ers at Philadelphia, Pa. pecially in the Departments of Reli- work. her active work on Sunday, June 20, For the present her address is 24 Sher- man avenue. ' general supervision. Session Of Local Automobile Club ris and Assemblyman Lord and Messer together with Assemblyman Herbert Bartholomew, the latter of Whitehall, {cularly relative to whether or not chewscrenry tist church, trustees and deacons have! R secured a new church secretary and |: pastor's assistant to take the place of} R The new church worker is Miss Ed- W na L. Whitaker of Newburgh, N. v.! @ Miss Whitaker is a graduato of the} l Newburgh High school and has just i During her| four year course and in the summer| & vacations, sha has had a varied and M practical Christian training in the sev-] M eral lines of religious activities, es-| R glous Education and in Young Peoples' M Miss Whitaker expects to arrive in Glens Falls Saturday, June 19, to begin & Miss Whitaker wil have one week| § {to get in touch with the localchurch! & and work before the beginning of the| @ t church vacation school, Monday morn-) i ing June 28 over which she will have} & ALBANY, June 18. - A committee] [ consisting of Senator Mortimer Y. Fer-) f will come to Glens Falls, nest week,|of America went to Salem a few Minogu to attend a meeting of the Automobilejnights ago to visit the Salem Court, in training at the Memorial hospital ! Association, at which time they willlC. D. A. ' probably discuss with those present,{ tended. Court Veronica gave the pro- home lcertaln automobile legislation, parti-|gram which was especially fine. “Higher-Priced DRESSES $10 Sizes For Women and Misses An Opportunity to Secure a Good Dress at a Decided Reduction. rere lls Included are Older Dresses Originally Priced ' up to $25, Stethel and @Oelman f \The Store of Cheerfal Service\ wpstusn\ etm ok Miss Julia e who has been Some forty members at-|in Albany has returned to her bere - owing to iinmess. She is now somewhat better and is The Salem court served fine re- |spending a few days with her aunt {there should be a gasoline tax in this|freshments and the entire affair was lat the Forest House at Lake St. Cath { state. Mr. Bartholomew was in this|a delightful one. city yesterday, and was elected chair- man of the recently appointed special legislative committee on motor vehi- erine. cle legislation. Senator Homer E. A. Dick, of Rochester, was named as vice chairman while Assemblyman t Bert Lord, was named as secretary. Others present included Assemblyman { Bently and Messer. The meeting was held in the Assem- \bly Parlor, and there was considera- , ble discussion on motor vehicle mat-; ters in general. Mr. Bartholomew serv-, {ed as chairman of the assembly in- | ternal affairs committee last winter, ; which handled all motor vehicle legis- . lation and be thus became the logical 'man for chairman of the special com-] i mittee. 'CAPITALIZATION OF ‘ COMPANY INCREASED ALBANY. June 18. -- An increase of $45,000 in the of the lDirector Sign and Signal €.poration, { of Glens Falls, was authorize« through' ; the filing of papers with the secretary ! of state yesterday by B. S. Clother, of : Glens Falls. The company's capitaliza« tion, formerly authorized at $30,000, will be increased to $75,000. Granville Locals and Personals ; Miss Dorothy Hicks, of the Gran-i ville Telephone company, is enjoying ber annuai vacation. A part of it will | be spent at home. She will also visit; in Philadelphia. | H. E. Beecher and family will oc-. cupy his sister's cottage on Lake St. | Catherine until city people take it. George Capen, of South Granville, who has been ill for a week was in | town this week. { Jefferson Thompson is home for the summer. He is employed in the Gran- | ville National Bank. { Airs. Dwight Ware has been visiting j her son and family in Lynn, Mass. i Frank Beecher, sr., who is con- valescent from an illness is good | recovery since leaving the hospital. i William Thomas recently purchased ' house. Oscar Baker, a well known resident suffered a shock of paralysis a few days ago. Mrs. Carrie Rogers - was the David O. Owens, sr. and family Glendon. Miss Elizabeth Jones who under- went an operation at the Albany hospital recently, is convalescent. Have YOU _. a \special\ foot | AND if foot IS special, you have difficulty in get- ing a shoeyzlgart’s comfortable and looks well on your foot. Ordinary shoes, made to the measurements of the aver age foot, can't fit the special foot perfectly. They are too loose here, too tight there. That means discomfort and, after a few weeks wear, unsightly appearance. THE \SPECIAL\ FOOT NEEDS A SPECIAL SHOE Arch-Fitter Sed we have that shoe for you in the *\\ Widths AAAA to EEE Stzes 1 to 11 ~ Arch Fitter Shoes comein 200 sizes No matter bow your foot varies and widths they are made over combination lasts, which are two widths narrower at the heel than at the ball of the foot, and they ate designed particularly for the woman with the \spectal\ foot. from the average measurements, we have an Arch-Fitter Shoe for you-a shoe that will fit every part of your foot perfectly. And don't forget this-a perfectly fitted foot is an attractively shod foot LONG'S SHOE STORE 7-9 SOUTH ST. ANNIVERSARY NIGHT Anniversary night, June 19, will be 81 z 108 SCOLLOPED BED SPREADS , Rayon Bed Spreads in beau. loped edges, novelty weave. Splendid values. S A L E ! \SUN\ SIDE OPENING GARMENT BAGS Holds three garments, opens on the side, easy to use, dust and moth proof, a real neces- clothes away in this bag and forget them until next fall. a gala night for the Pember theatre, and the manager is planning to have one of the greatest specials of the 'year, as it will be one year since the . ember theatre was reopened and it , ‘has proved to be one of the best in| SPECLAL PRICE fhls section of t1~13 country, ' YOouNG ProgtT $4.19 Follolvaving is ad naticeEl from the Floral Park Record: \Wallace Davis Regularly $5.98 is the son of Richard P. Davis and grandson of the late Evan W. Davis who has a record-quite unusual-hs is eleven years old, is a pull in the | sixth grade of our public school at Floral Park and is showing a poetic that may someday place his gname with Bryant, Longfellow and others. Wallace has a natural faculty for rhyme and most of his verses have real merit. He recently com- posed and dedicated to the beautiful month of May.\ RAYON colors of maize, blue, rose helio, size 811x108, scol- MOTH-PRCOF COMMENCEMENT JUNE 22 Granville High School commence- ment exercises will take place June 20 to 22. 'The Baccalaureate sermon will be given at the Methodist Episco- pal church, Sunday evening, June 20, at 7:80 o'clock by the Rev. J. Clark Simmons. 5BQ¢ C - WILL GRADUATE You can put your winter | _ Miss Bertha Jones will be graduated trom the Normal school at Oneonta this week. Her sister Miss Doris Jones has gone to Qneonts to be present at the exercises. KEEP THE FLYS OUT Screen Doors INEXPENSIVE- EASY TO HANG- COMBINATION DOORS Screen In Summer Glass In Winter . - Glens Falls BRICK & LUMBER Corp. GLENWOOD AVE, _ ...>. TEL. 2040 | VISITS SALEM COURT - | Court Veronica, Catholic Daughters |=
