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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
TIE CHOICEST. TIE LA.
TEST AND The RARESTl

We mean the millinery goods
of Mrs. Nellie Puikes which will
be opened over the store OF N.
8. Slmms Oct. 1st. Mrs. P. has
spared no pains t, make this SO
lection of stock the best that
has ever appeared in the town.
She intends to bring all of her
we'll known taste and thorough
knowledge of the styles and
fashions to the work of furnish
ing the ladies of the town and
surrounding country with hats,
bonnetts and trimmings such as
you can procure only in
the cities. She wishes to bave
it understood that no higher
prices will be charged than the
lowest living per cent on first
class goods.
1t will be no trouble or incon
venience for Mrs. Parkes to talk
with and advise you what you
should wear and h 0 W
in fact she will take pleasure in
so doing. Call and see her in
her neat and commodious rooms
over N. B. Simm's store south
side OF the square on and after
Oct. LIST. ct
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

5. l.. Massey In haucely at
vs. Lawr n e b 6
P. i, Hyde ct ally TIE nessee.
In this cause it appearing to the
satisfaction of the undersigned from
the Bill which is sworn to that Ella +
Hyde, deft herein, is Nonresident of
the town OF Maukake Wisconsin, so
that the ordinary process OF law can
not be served on her.
1t is therefore ordered by me that
publication be made for four ccnseu-
tive weeks in thpLawrence Democrat,
a newspaper published in Lawrence
burg Tenn. requireing said Ella E.
Hyde to be and appecr at the next
term of the Chancery Court for Law
reno County to be hello at the Conrt
boose in Lawrenceburg on the End.
Monday in December 1891 a d plead
ansp err or demur to the Bill J. led here
in or the same will be take for con-
fessed as to her and set for hearing
exparte. Sept. %. 1861.
J. B. Bond Atty.
w. T. Nixon C-M.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

lars, due ly Act, Sn6 unpaid fcr
labor due OH building in Law
renceburg known as evaperator
building; And il further appear
ing that said attachment went in
to he hands of l. V. Davidson,
a Constable Of Lawrence Co.
Tim, the day ISSUED aud was
by him levied on the property
Of Defts. as follows to wit; I
Pease Slicing Machine, l Pease
apple and core slicer, 2 pieces
of wrought iron, 8 pieces of cast
ing, 5 pieces of tin or iron roof
sng, : barrel sulpber, 6 window
lash, 3 rolls of wire screene, 4
pairing and coring machines and
boxes in which they were sent
about 5000 BRICK, pile of rails,
casting &c too tedious to men
ton ! box routing paint, 10
double elbow pipe joints, loose.
1t is there ore ordered by me
that publication be made in the
Lawrence Democrat a newspa
per published at Lawrenceburg
Tenn. requiring said Non resi-
dent def ndants to be and ap
pear before II at NY Office in
Lawrencehurg Tenn on Mo- day
Oct rs 1891 and make defsuce to
til attachment suit 'r tn same
will he taken for confessed and
set for hearing exparte as to
them. This Sept so 1891
W, G. Bills J. P,
Simms civilians Attys.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
EON-RESIDENr NOTICE.
P. G. Austin Non Resident
VS. { Notice.

Jno. Austin ct a,
In this Cause it appearing to
me from the B of Complainant
which is Sworn to that Jno Aus
tiae, W. Bowben. Ma y Bowden
w. n. Jackson, Elizabeth Jack
son, A. j, Kendrick. Tennessee
Kendric, Tim Oconner, Susan
Oconnar, w NJ. Barts, Margsrett
Barts, Henry ,navis, Serah Davis
Ben Knowlin, Alice Kuowlin,
Luther Clonager. Amanda Clon-
ager, Chas Austin, r, M. Austin,
H. G. Austin, I. D, Austin, Cor
ra Anstin, tllice Austin, P. w.
Anstin, q. H Austin, J, K. Aus
tufts s. Y. Austin and J. W. Aus
tin. Are all Non-residents of
the State of Tennessee so that
the ordinary process Of law can
not be served on them. 1t is
therefore ordered by me that
Publication be made in the Law
renee Democrat Newspaper
Published in the town OF Law
renceburg, Lawrence County
Tennessee for four Coneecutive
weeks requiring said Non-resi-
dent defendants to appear before
the Honorable Chancery Court
when holding for Lewis County
at Newburg tennessee on Tues
day after the Fourte Monday in
Oct next and plead answer or de-
muir to Complainants Bill or the
same will be taken for confessed
and set for hearing ex"arte
Sept 1891 ], ?. Carroll CAM.
Simms & Williams, Soils. for
Compliments.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
Notice..

Thave this day suggested the insol-
vence OF the estate of ]. F. Berry Dcd'
All persons having claims against
said estate will file them with the
County Court Clerk of Lawrence Co.
Tenn. as required by law on or before
the Oath. day of March 1862.
This Sept. oath. 1e9..
NJ. NJ. Powell Admr
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Mr. J M Afford, our worthy Coun.
ty Court CLERK, and Miss. Camilla
Bond of Mt. Pleasant were unit
ed In wedlock on Wednesday
last. R. B. Williams, ] F Bus.
by, Mrs Judge Simms, Mr. and
Mrs J W Garrett attended from
this place.
The DEMOCRAT extends hearty
congratulations and hopes that
their married life may be peace
fui and happy.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
Marie 7. McLannahan
]. Craig McLannahan

In this cause it appearing to the
satisfaction OF the undersigned from
the Amended and Supplemental Bill
filed herein which is sworn to that J.
Craig McLannahan is Non-residen
of the state of Tennessee and is res
ident of tbs state oil Pennsylvania so
that the ordinary process Of law can.
mol be served on him.
1t is therefore ordered that public l.
ton be made for four consecutive
weeks in the Lawrence Democrat, a
Newspaper published In Lawrence
burg, Lawrence County Tennessee re-
quiriug said Non resident deft to be
and appear at the next term of the
Chancery Court in and for said coun.
ty to be held at the Court house in
Lawrenc, burg on the End Monday in
December 1891 and plead answer or
demur TO Compt's Bill or the same
will be taken for confessed and set for
heaeing exparte,
W. T. Nixon, - & NJ.
yno B. E simm' ,,s Soils. for Com
Marks-Marks
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

The many friends of Mrs. r.
F. Williams, nee Miss. Nettie
Killen, will be glad to learn of
her happy marriage at her home
in Green Hill Ala. on the 7th of
this month. Her husband is a
fine specimen OF Texas man.
hood. Their home will lie at
Wills Point Texas.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
J. S. Edmundson
]. C. Gipson.

In this cause it appearing to the
satisfaction of the undersigned from
the Bill which is sworn to that the deft
]. G. Gipson is a non resident of the
state of Tennessee so that the ordinary
process of law cannot he served on
him.
1t is therefore ordered that publica-
ton be made for fom consecutive
weeks in the LAWRENCE DEMOCRAT re-
quireing said delft. J. c. Gipson to be
and appear at the next term of the
Chancery court for Lawrence County
Tenn. to he held at the Court house
in s.awrenceburg on the end. Monday
in Dec. 1891 and then and there plead
answer or demur to complai nants
Bill or the same will be taken ior con-
fessed as to him and set for hearing
exparte.
W. I. Nixon C.-M.
J. III. Mickey Solr.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
Notice..

have this day suggested the in
so'vency of the estate OF A. A. Pierce
deed all persons having Claims
against said estate will file them with
County Court Clerk as required by
law on or before the 9th. day of April
1892. This Oct 9th. 1861.
It. M. NJ. Powell Admr.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For SHERIFF: OF LAWRENCE COUNTY.
We are authorized to announce
Sam H. Austin aTcandidate for sher-
if OF Lawrence county, election first
thursday in August 1892.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Let everybody make a note of
the Confederate reunion at Hope
Spring on the 22nd which is
next Thursday. Come with well
filled baskets prepared to enjoy
the day.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Ed Gilliams new residence on
North Military street is fast near
ing completion. The Methodist
parsonage will soon be done
also.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

DR.. R. Fl. Harvey is now con-
stantly experimenting at the
Touring mills at the depot.
Parties wishing to see him will
have to 90 there.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Messrs. d. c. Hill and Tom
Hippo succeeded in capturing
Shelby Coley who killed his
brotherinlaw Wayne Blackburn,
hear Pruitton Ala. soma time
back. The capture vas made IN
Lake Co Kentucky on Ken
lucky bend OF Mississippi River.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

L. c. G.. is without doubt the best
preparation on the market for all liv-
er troubles. Don't you believe it?
Then go to A. G. Freemans and get a
I al1ottle FREE and you will know
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
For TRUSTEE.

hereby announce my self cam
didate Tor Trustee OF Lawrence Coun-
ty, Election Let Thursday in august
1892. >: = Your vote is respectfully solicit
ted. hope to sec you before election
day. that you may become better
acquainted with me.
g EpTCAfAN
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Mrs Nellie Parkes retur ed
last week from an extended
purchasing tour and is Low ready
to show you something ELF giant
in millinery.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Rev. J. M. Ashford was in Pu-
laski on Tuesday and Wednes-
day on business connected with
the new lodge of X. OF P. soon to
be established here.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

A large lot oil clothing. hats,
mems underwear and winter
boots at the Red Flag store.
These goods have all got to 60 in
the next 80 days.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
Attachment before J. P.
CD. Toler
Newton & Prescott.

In this cause It appea' ing to
the undersigned that an attach
ment regularly issued from the
undersigned, an acting Justice
of the Peace, on tie 10Th day of
September 1891 upon the aft
davit and bond OF said plaintiff
that said Detts are Non residents
o. the Strife of Tenn. and it fur
Their appearing that said Defs
are indeote1 to tic plaintiff in
the sum Of Twenty Five Dol
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Busby 4 Parkes have a new
thing in a St. Louis cook stove
which holds over anything we
have seen lately.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

J. H. McKey's new residence
at Iron City is neat, commodious
and convenient. He says it ia
all due TO the accomplished lady
who presides there.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

WANTED-1500 bushels of
good wheat, highest market price
paid in cash at Striking & Guth-
rie's mill. G. [. freeman.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

One Common piano, u Octave,
in use but short time, not at
all abused, as good as new. Will
be sold for cash. Call at or ad
dress this Office. At.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Dustin 4 Dunn arc having a
fresh coat of paint put on their
corner store, Jim Brown han
ding the brush.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
CHURCHES.

C.P. Church.-Rev. J. NJ. Ashford,
Pastor. Services End and 4th Sabbath
in each month at II a. m. and .. m.
Sunday school ut 10 a. m. each Sab
bath. j. A. Laughlih Supt.
M. E. G. 8. Rev. J. r. Tinnon
Pastor. Services every 1st and
srd Sabbath at 10 a. m. and 7 Pm.
Services at the Christian church
every Sunday at 10a. m.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

There will be a divine service
at Mt. Ararat the 4th Sunday in
this month at 8 P. NJ. conducted
by Rev. ]. NJ. Ashford.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
For Assessor

We are authorized to announce R.
T. (Bob) Dobbins as a candidate for
Tax Assessor of Lawrence County.
Election in August 1892.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

New South is positive cure for
FLUX. Dysintery, Collie, Summer
complaints and all similar diseases A
trial will nonvince you. Go to A. c.
Freemans for it. u
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

The Frazier-Scott controver.
sv has been amicably settled and
the bill will be dismissed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce d.
G. Harrison as a. candidate for Tax
Assessor for Lawrence County.
Election in August 1892.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

The many friends OF the Rev.
]. Q. Bolton will be sorry to learn
that at this time no hopes are
: Entertained of his recovery.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

MI Richardson and Dnstin Il
Dunn will lay new pavements
in front of their business houses,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

The ladies will find many
useful articles At the Red Flag
for jus! almost your own price.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Miss. Grace Gilbert is ut home
permanently now from her
school in the country.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

They charge hack fare in Iron
City Just like they do in all the
other large cities.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

The cheapest lot OF sroes YOU
ever looked at at the Led
Flag store.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

For goods at cost 60 t. the
Red Flag stoie on east side OF
the square.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

It is probable that MIR. Pearson
will take::charge u this paper
next W Elk.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Have y.u got the La Grippe? If you
have 90 10 A. g. Freemans and get II
bottle of l.. C. CT will cure you.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

The candidate IS now on ha.. d
very largely
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Judge Sinus was in Columbia
Monday and Tuesday,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Winter caps at Red Fla, store
--s)ld strictly at cost.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

The Sherwood stAve factory is
again running on full time.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

East street this side of the rail
way crossing isjbeing graveled.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16

Mrs q Il Barnett is able to be
about again alter brief illness.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
LOCALS

They run q good hotel at Iron
City,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
LAWRENCE DEM.
RAILROAD SCHEDULE.

Trains Pass Lawrsncebnrg:
Passenger Train South, II 04 a. m.
North, 4:08 p. m.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-10-16
Piano For Sale

have seen lately.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-12-30
WRECKED by a Mirage.

A mirage in the caribbean sea was the
cause of the total loss of the new Ameri-
can barkentine Steadfast, while bound
from Port of Spain to Philadelphia.
When the Steadfast sighted the lofty
peaks of st. Croix the atmosphere as
sumed peculiar light color, and it be-
came impossible to detect the sky from
the island, everything assuming SIM
liar shade and color resembling the cir
rostratus clouds, hiding the entire lower
portion of the island. The peaks and
mountain appeared to be twenty miles
away.
The tops of the mountains seemed to
be inverted, the tall cocoanuts appearing
to grow from the sky to the earth. The
sugar grinding mills were pouring their
smoke downward, and the worklnen
working upside down. The Steadfast
was kept under easy sail and perfect con-
troll. Everything went well until a
grinding sound was heard, and sudden
tremor went through the ship. The YES
sci crashed over the reefs and was soon
fast on the rocky shore, where her wreck
still remains. The mirage made the
island appear twenty miles away.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-12-30

Albert Edwards Summing Experience.
There are just now stories flying about
of the Prince of Wales visiting the
''sluns'' under rather comical disguise,
but though it is known that the prince,
accompanied by Lord Darlington, made
himself acquainted with the 'sseamy"
side of life, very little art was required
TO conceal his identity. Indeed, it is
surprising, though Englishmen are as a
rule familiar, more or less, with the ap-
pearance of their future sovereign, how
often his presence in place where he is
not expected passes without recognition.
Some years ago the prince, quite in
cognito, Travelled down to Folkestone to
meet Princess Louise, who was coming
over from the Continent, and as there
was some time to wait before the arrival
OF the steamer, he strolled about on the
quay and ultimately went out with a
boatman of local fame for short cruise
in the channel. When they got safely
back the prince remarked, Perhaps
you would like to know who am?'
II don't know as I cares; it amt no
odds to me- came the reply.
stWel1, I'm the Prince of Wales"
'.The Prince of Walesr' calculated the
old mariner, giving his customer a play
full dig in the ribs. 'Get along with
yer!"-London Cor. Chicago Times.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-12-30

All the criminal returns published of
late have happily tended to show that
crime is decreasing. The judicial sta
tistics for the past year bear the same
testimony. Whether under the head of
criminal classes at large" OF sin local
and convict prisons and reformatories," !"
the figures show steady decline. The
same is true of the houses of bad char
acter, by which is meant such as are
the resort of thieves, depredators and
suspected persons. In England and
Wales there are 2,6sS houses of this de-
scription.
1t seems rather odd to be told that of
these 345 are public houses and 265 beer
shops, because if they are known resorts
of such characters, why are their licenses
not Withdrawn? Is it for the reason
once given by French administrator
that they serve the ends of the law by
providing places where those who are
wanted by the police can easily be
found? The known houses of receivers
of stolen goods had declined from IT'S
two years ago to 724 last year.-London
Telegraph.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-12-30
Three Costly Hothouses.

This is the season of the year when the
great army of gardeners employed by
New York's millionaires who have a fad
for flowers are putting their hothouses in
shape for the winter. met Jay Gould's
chief gardener yesterday and he told me
that everything was in excellent shape
at the railroad kings $500,000 hothouse
up the Hudson. A lot of choice plants
and exotics have just arrived from India
and other eastern countries.
John Hoey's difficulties have not de-
tered him from looking after his pet
flowers in his grand hothouses at Holly
wood, N. j. am told his chief gardener
has had several conferences with Mr..
Hoey during the past two weekssabout
his favorite flowers and their care. Mr..
Hoey is passionately fond of flowers, and
selects the seeds and bulbs himself, and
at times superintends the work of his
gardeners.
Another man who has d half a million
dollar hothouse is the Standard oil king,
JOHN D. Rockefeller, who has palace on
the Hudson. It has not been completed
long and his gardeners are constantly re-
ceiving new additions. Mr.. Rockefeller
says he will have the finest flower show
in the world in year or two.-New Y York
Telegram
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-12-30
rha Weddine Flnwer

The Towering of the wedding Flow
er," at Kew this year, is an event of more
than ordinary interest, both to botanists
and horticulturists. 1t is the giant not
only of the genus Iris, but of the whole
natural order to which it belongs.
1t is found wild only in small island
off the east coast of Australia, thousands
of miles distant from the habitant of any
other Iris. While all other Irises may be
grown out of doors, or with a little pro-
lection in winter, this one is happy only
when treated to subtropical conditions.
Its value in horticulture is due as much
to its stature and elegance of foliage as
to the size and beauty of its numerous
flowers.
The flowers last only one day, but there
are so many of them that the Towering
season extends over a long period.
This Iris is known far and wide as the
wedding flower. er.-London Garden.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-12-30

Minnesota, not to be behindhand in
marvels,, tells of an electric well which
one of it's citizens claims to have been
discovered near Red Wing recently. Ac-
cording to the story the drillers had
drilled about $50 feet when they lost
their drill rods and diamond drill.
The whole business had dropped to no.
where in an instant. There was quite a
force of air coming out of the hole, and
the men said there was no use going any
Farther, because there wasn't any bot
tom. They concluded to fish for the
rods and drill, but as soon as the rods
were dropped into the hole they began
to shiver in queer way.
One of the men took hold of the bar
with pair of leather gloves, and he was
knocked down. Then Hollywel touched
the rope and got a shock, because it was
wet. There seems to be a perfect natu-
raj storehouse of electricity. 1t is gen.
Grated in some way in that pocket where
the drills went. and there is enough of
it to execute whole county at once I'M
der the New York law.-Philadelph
Ledger
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-12-30
The Cost of italian Opera.

Talking of money reminds me that
Signor Vianesi says he left the Paris
opera, where he has been conductor for
the last four years, because the salary
was not large enough and the work too
exacting. He received g, 400 year for
ten months work. and very hard work
at that. He comes to America and gets
$1,000 for seven months. Mr.. Abbey's
salary list is formidable one Miss
Van Zandt gets 81 900 performance,
Miss Eames, $500; Lasalle, the French
baritone, $500; Mime. Albani, 5000, and
five other singers from $400 to $500.
There is a chorus of eighty, averaging
$50 a week, or $1,000, and an orchestra
costing $1,000 week.
The expenses of giving opera with
such a company cannot fall below So, 600
performance, SO that even at five dollars
for a parquet seat, the price for the
coming season, Mr.. Abbey may not
make fortune. The average cost of
the German performances at the Metro
politan last season was $2,600.--New
York Epoch.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-12-30
A GRAND old commoner.

Though essentially a modest man, Mr..
Smith had certain pride of his own.
Public rumor was always comforting a
peerage upon him, and 1 suppose that
had he lived he would have accepted
one. But he was proud of his indie
pendent. and .1sef made position as a
wealthy commoner. q You see" he said
to me, II have no aristocratic connec-
tions, no family interests, indeed,
haven't male relative alive except my
own boy. am completely unprejudiced
and unfettered." !" He was aware of the
advantage this gave him. He was rich
and a plebeian, and his colleagues had
confidence in him accordingly as strong
administrator. Mall Gazette.