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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02

Thirty-one years ago the town Of
Dickson, Tenn, was village of elev-
en- houses. with population Of thirty
seven whites and fourteen negroes. 1t
was just such hamlet as can yet be
found along the rapidly extending
branch lines Of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad system: rough
board houses, rail fences around small
garden spots, an Sx12 depot and post
office and the inevitable tavern-a log
structure containing two rooms and
m attic, presided over by Old Squire
Jim Dickson, whose wife furnished ac-
commodations to the few travellers who
by chance came that way. Squire
Jim," as he is yet called, was the origi-
nal settler, the leading man Of the set
tlement, and dealt out such justice and
legal opinions as were necessary for
the maintenance Of the peace Of the
village he had founded and which was
named for him.
Three times week train would
come out from Nashville, forty miles
east Of Dickson, and 60 down the
NAVonCA IlaSnS VI Tic ANdSANlAC, Una -
tanooga and st. Louis Railroad to
Johnsonville, on the Tennessee River.
The arrival of train (by no means a
certainty on any particular day. was
a signal for Dickson's entire popula-
ton to gather at the little depot and
postoffice to await the opening Of the
mail. The train usually consisted Of
three freight cars and the still familiar
caboose, with its rough wooden seats.
cook stove and hunks for the crew. In
this passengers were hauled, and many
were the Jars they received
1t was seldom that a stranger stop
ped in Dickson. and the advent of one
always created excitement. But one
day a man stepped off the Nashville
train and inquired for tavern. He
appeared to be about 40 years Of age,
was neatly dressed and was peculiar
in that he talked only when it was un-
avoidable. brought with him no bag
gage and carried a cane nearly two
inches in diameter and apparently very
heavy. Squire Jim" answered the
strangers query and led him to the
tavern, where he gave his name as
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02
FRANK KING.
A mystery in life;
Brave in DEATH"

Under direction Of Squire Jim" the
mill was closed and the money retain
ed to pay taxes until some heir came
to claim It.
Last week a pale-faced woman.
whose every movement spoke of long
endured and great sorrow. registered
at the now metropolitan Anderson
House. which stands on the same SPOT
once occupied by Squire Jim's" print
tive tavern. She is perhaps 60 years
old, though her silvery hair and care
worn expression gave the impression
OF 70. On the register she inscribed:
Mrs. Annie Welland, Northampton.
Mass" While curiously enough the
old mill sign Is plain: annie Welland
Mills Mrs. Welland tells her story
this way:
Just after the close OF the war.
while living In Boston, l met and was
married to Frank Welland. a IAeuten-
ant In the Federal army. His home
was at Northampton, where we at
once moved. He had been wounded
during the war. and had Just recovered
after long attack Of brain fever. He
was heir to a large fortune, portion
OF which he insisted upon making over
TO me. The rest he. converted into gov
eminent bonds and carried in a large
cane made for that purpose. We had
lived together but few months when
Frank was again afflicted with brain
trouble. One Of his Authorizations was
that he had charge Of q large mill
which he must run without help. Ose
day ne disappeared. and though have
spent thousands Of dollars and travel
Cd Al over the country, could find NO
trace ct him. IN June OF this year /
came 70 tho Tennessee centennial.
While In machinery hall one day I
hdAfu two men who were locking st
the milling machinery exhibits tallans
Ct the old Annie Wslhn6 nall AK
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02
An Elephants Monum.r.

On the village green of Soma..
little town in Westchester Cows.
New York, stands a curious memo.s
column, which, after some wear.
gradually increasing dilapidation
about to be restored and repaired
the satisfaction Of all the citizens ),
the place, but especially, one wou,
think, to that Of the children. For N
monument preserves the memorv 7
"Old Bet" probably the first eleph,n
exhibited in this country, and Ia ~,
mounted by her image.
Bet was brought over nearly \ hmm
dred years ago by a French Snowman
who exhibited her In New York City
where crowds flocked, wondering
see her. Hachaliah Bailey, a wealth.
Somers farmer, was among them: AZ
becoming interested in the anim,,
succeeded in purchasing a half.intarI
est In it, gave up his farm work. AM
travelled over Canada and the v]nitai
States. exhibiting his marvellous A
QUESTION.
He proved successful as a Snowman
purchased other animals, bought on
lesser shows, and was soon the man
ager of large and fourishing menacl
erie; but In 1921, while he was exhibit
ing in little town In Maine, a Qres
misfortune fell upon him: Bet broke
loose during the show. People wert
not as well used to elephants then Il
they are now, and did not understand
that they are commonly gentle an
friendly beasts. There was wild and
immediate panic. accompanied by III
anger born Of fear. Threats to shoo(
the managers were shouted aloud by|
excited men. Somebody got gun, and
though the managers were not shot
poor Old Bet was.
After his beloved elephants death
Hachaliah Bailey lost heart and gave
up the show business, returning to his|
native place, where the next year bel
had plans prepared for monument to|
Bet, which was in due time erected
1t consists Of a single shaft Of dress.|
ed granite, fifteen feet high. resting
on triple base. This shaft Is aboul|
twenty inches square at the bottom,
tapering to twelve at the top, where +
supports a scrollwork Of wrought ironl
a few feet high, which in turn supports
a wooden image Of the elephant, four
feet in height. This was at first gilded;
but when the gilt had become tarnish-
ed, it was replaced by coat of mouse
colored paint, more lifelike, II not so]
gorgeous.
This odd monument, which during
the old showman's life was annually
painted and cared for, and the green.
sward about it kept in neat and trim
condition, Is now to be rescued from
encroaching shabbiness and neglect M]
Mrs. William Bailey, the widow OF hls1
nephew, and preserved in the condi'|
ton 1t deserves. 1t Is certainly unique
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02

Frank King, paid in advance for stay
of three months. and requested that he
be left to his own devices and not ask
ed to join in any Of the convivial af-
fairs for which the Squire's hosiery
was deservedIy famous.
Down in what is now thickiy pop
ulated residence district there is a
spring that furnishes water for half a
dozen factories and their employees. At
that time 1t was surrounded by a dense
growth Of underbrush. and was a IA
vorite spot for hunters, game Of all
kinds Astounding. To this spring Frank
King would so every morning. rarely
returning for dinner, and frequently
staying there all night. He carried
with him nothing except his cane,
which, indeed. was never out Of his
reach. Squire Dickson spent many
hours guessing what might be the bust
ness Of his reticent guest. At last. con-
WINGED that 1t was. his duty to investi-
gate. he said one evening:
mir. King. We want to know what
brings you to Dickson and why you 60
so frequently to McFarland's spring"
well. sir" replied King. I'm 60
ing to build the biggest fiour mill this
side Of New York.
He said no more. but began writing
letters to lumber and machinery houses
In the East. the destination Of which
esquire Jim" shrewdly guessed at the
postoflice. In few days workmen mp
peared from Nashville and began the
laying of foundation that covered
half an acre. king directed operations,
knew Just what he wanted and how he
wanted 1t done. Car loads Of lumber
and machinery began to arrive, and
every man and team for miles around
was engaged to help build the man.
moth mill. Even Squire Jim" left his
tavern to the care Of Mrs. Jim and ac-
cepted a situation as boss carpenter
on the new mill. It wns big under
taking, and attracted attention from
nil the papers OF the State. Men be-
gan fiocking to Dickson, and other
smaller industries were commenced.
Meanwhile King remained non-com-
INITIAL. He had no friends, no visitors.
TOLD his business 10 no one and said
nt&hing Of nis former life. His work
men were paid weekly, and his supply
Of money seezned iuexhaustible. No
one could tell whers It came from, and
lnally It was accepfed asa matter Of
cosrse. though d. o. two dstActivel
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02
Cases Of Fire in Theaters.


Mr.. Sachs details the causes OF nls.
in 1913 cases which have broken ON =
the back OF theaAers. Torty-four -
been due to defects In the gas inssA
ton, 81 to open lights, 81 to dseseu =
heating apparatus, 81 - 4rewQr1sl
to lamps, II to explosions.u7 to de
in the electric installation, and Z 49, =
lar number to gases. In fhe case "A
760 the time OF outbreak ia reporss.
Forty-two per cent. occurred u \
night. "A per cent. In the daytime, !.
per cent. within two hours after -
formance and 1876 per cent. durine ~
progress Of an entertainment. - ~
total number Of outbreaks chrome +.
584 have occurred IN Europe Is. 5
Great Brittany and 531 In the un'e
States. New York has the largeA 80
portion41 fires at p different
Hshments-a and London comes &C.,
with 50 at n establishments ana -
third with al at q eStablisnnei E
London Saturday Review. ID
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02

Eyes. I told him she ought to be asham.
cd of herself, and he grew suddenly quiet,
rs he always does II her. name is men
toned, and he said she was an angel Of
goodness and purity. and had stood by him
again and again. Well, I could only say
she'd better have stood away from him,
and after that we both spoke at once, and
it was all up with argument; and the end
was have to CO."
When the train had crawled out of the
station, Armathwaite spoke to Alma, who
remained standing on the platform star
ing hopeless,y after it.
win you come to DR.. Peele's and see
Miss Miller" he questioned. 'She is 30
much distressed at not having seen you
lately
The suggestion seemed to frighten her:
she declined at once, and bowing to him
with hasty Good morning" hurried out
of the station.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02
A woman's Fire Department..

The little town Of Nasso, In Sweden,
10 only q little village, and foair enor-
nous tubs constitute the s'wateY
works" One hundred and fifty women
make up the fire department, and one
OF their duties consists IN always Keep
Ing the tuhs filled with water. The
women are nne workers, Y ID said. and
know how q handle ! dre with - Mttla
eoafpeton . poaoihles :
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-09-02

taken from to erect the mill. The jury
gave verdict Of accidental death, and
at the head Of his grave yet stands
rough stone, upon which are cut these
words.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-06-25
SNOBBERY OF EDUCATION.
The College Girl Who Affects an Air of
Superiority.


Superiority.
Editorially, in The Ladies' Home Jour
nal, Edward W. Box expresses himself Wig
orously in depreciation of the tendency to
introduce dangerous element of snobbery
into education. He notes the pervading
II know so much" air that is encountered
on all sides, and the feeling that line is
being drawn on so called educational
basis Mr.. Box contends that ian educa-
tional process which sharpens and polishes
only girls intellect, and either deadcns
or neglects her heart or soul, is sorry
imitation of what an education really
stands for and is. The practice followed
by some girls who have been at college of
holding their heads above those who have
not is foolish proceeding, and smacks of
the most repulsive kind of snobbery. 1t is
never safe for us to assume that we know
more than the people around us, whether
we are college trained or not. The longer
we live in this world the more we become
convinced how little we know.
THE people most humble in their opin-
ions are generally the best educated. 1t is
an art which only a few of us learn, to
be reticent of our own opinion when every
one around us is expressing his. Yet this
is one of the attributes of the well educat-
ed. Silence often speaks louder than
speech. But the girl fresh from her books
and college does not always perceive this
She is apt to assume, for example, that
people are uneducated if now and again
they speak ungrammatically But she
does not know that the most vital truths
ever spoken or written, the truths which
have done mankind the greatest good,
have not always been those which would
have borne grammatical dissection.
Their good lay in what was said rather
than in the way in which the sentences
were constructed. 1t is when we are young
that we believe that all that is worth
knowing is printed i'll books. When we
are older, we find that the deepest truths
are never written. 1t is well enough for q
girl TO hold up for herself a standard in
grammar or anything else. But she is
unwise when shs believes that her stand
ard is the one by which she must Judge
and measure Others She has no right to
do so in the first place. And in the Sec
ond, she is far more apt to be wrong in
her deduction than she is to be correct"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-06-25

When a coin can be counter
feited in pure metal, a curious
monetary condition of affairs OBJ
tains. There is at present time in
circu lation in the Western States,
and very probably here, a fifty-cent
piece of this variety. 1t is only
a counterfeit in the sense that it is
not minted by the Government.
1t is made of good silver, has been
in circulation for a period of two
years, and all the efforts of the
Secret Service men have been un-
able to trace it to its source. Of
course such state Of things is only
rendered possible by the difference
between the value of coined silver
and its bullion value. 1t pays some
one better to coin full silver half
dollars than it does to sell the silver
in the open market. Hence the
fraud. This is probably the first
time in economic history that this
has occurred.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-06-25
SWEET INNOCENT"

Poor Julius Palmer, he keeps
wandering along at the back of the
procession of events and is now
about month or so behind. Wheth-
er dupe or knave, it is somewhat
hard to make out, but it is charitable
to give him the benefit of the doubt
and topity him rather than to blame
him. After all, he is but a harm
less individual as long as he con-
fines himself 10 his self imposed du-
ties as footman in ordinary to the
ex-Queen. He has of late been
making specially brilliant show of
himself in a letter to the Washing
ton Star and that paper falls upon
him in this wise, along with other
pawns that the trust moves at will
upon its checkered board. It says:
Ex-senator FELTON, of lobby
fame, Mr.. Henry T. Oxnard, presi-
dent of the American Beet Sugar
Association (alias Sugar Trust
and Mr.. Julius A. Palmer, Lord
High Chamberlain to her Good and
Gracious Majesty Liliuokalani, cry
out without ceasing that their work
in behalf of the Sugar Trust in OPP
position to the Hawaiian reciproc.
ity treaty and Hawaiian annexation
is entirely disinterested from the
highest public motives. And,
goodness gracious, they didn't know
there was such thing as a Sugar
Trust Now this wicked city of
Washington is no place for these
three guileless innocents. They
should get out at once and not look
back on peril of their lives and their
sacred honor. If they stay here
they will get gold-bricked sure.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-06-25

the Japanese throws considerable
light upon the diplomatic views of
those people. They are quite cap
able, according to this gentleman,
of enforcing an unjust claim, but
they will not do so because they
are afraid of the complications that
may arise with some great power,
in the case of Hawaii, with the
United States.
When the difficulty first arose
everything was going to be swept
along with high hand, but the
presence of the Philadelphia in
these waters with the Admiral of
the Pacific squadron on board, put a
totally different complexion upon
the matter The japanese are not
so unskilled i'll affairs that they did
not recognize that an Admiral was
not detached and placed two thous-
and miles away from Geographic
communication without there being
some very good reason for the &C
ton.
With her complications with
Russia, Japan has ever to keep a
watchful eye upon that power, and
the slightest serious ENHANCEMENT
to the Eastward would be a signal
for Russia to give a little squeeze
to the Japanese orange.
Corea, which has seen Japan's
greatest success for many a century,
is yet likely to see her fall. Rus
sian influence is growing there and
with the opening of the railroad
Southwark, which will come as
surely as day follows day, will be-
come overwhelming.
The statesman of Japan under
stand this thoroughly and whine
er allow the Hawaiian imbroglio to
proceed out of diplomatic limits.
In point Of fact Japan would like
very much to see its way out of po-
sition which she took up with con-
siderable buster and which does not
promise her any adequate return.
Make haste slowly, is very good
motto and one that the younger
school of Japanese diplonatists had
better take to heart and study care.
fully. The idea struck a Latin
poet over two thousand years ago
but it is as true to-day as it was on
the afternoon when he penned it.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-06-25
SPEAK UP.

1T seems too good to be true, "
said prominent annexationist yes
terday, when discussing the present
position of affairs, and this is very
much the mental attitude of large
number of people. They cannot
realize that the hoped for goal is
near at hand. Like voyagers who
have so often thought that land is
in sight only to find that the wished
for terra frma fades into fleecy and
unsubstantial clouds, they can hard
ly believe the good news to be true.
But there is nothing astonishing in
the matter. 1t has been earnestly
worked for and ardently hoped for,
and it was bound to come at some
time with rush as it has done now.
The information received here
with regard to this matter is cor
federated from many sources and
application of ordinary reasoning
power to the situation, shows how
it logically came about.
We should have our honse in
proper order to receive the treaty
when it comes and to take meas
ures for its ratification. There will
be many details to arrange, and it
is well that they should be squarely
faced and considered. They won't
be squarely faced unless we begin
upon them now, and are we'll prepar-
ed to carry them out when the time
comes. One of the tendencies of
Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands
is to procrastinate and to await the
development ofevents rather to seize
them as they fly. 1t is better to
go forward on the crest of the wave
and so reach the shore, than to go
bobbing around in the trough OF
the sea, not knowing which way
you are going.
The suggestion made in this pa
per is by no means one to be
laughed at. There should be a
rally, and speakers should be in
vited who would explain to the
public the various details of the
coming annexation and how it will
benefit and how it will effect vari-
GUS interests here. Such meeting
would be educational and at the
same time it would show the
strength of the cause. There are
many people who are ready to
come along and say what they did
and what they thought after the
event has happened. What we
want to know about are those who
are for the cause now. Let us also
know who they are that are balanc-
ing on the fence and ready to fall
either way.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-06-25
THE VERDICT UNANIMOUS.

e ry customer who has seen the
"new organdies" at Kerr's proclaim
that they are the prettiest and most
varied collection ever offered to the
ladies of Honolulu. A single yard at
wholesale price.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-06-25
Our Shoe Show.

Every new style of Shoe and Oxford Tie
Every new shape toe Every shade. Every
pretty novelty produced this season by reliable shoe
Makers will be found on exhibition as fast as thew
can arrive, having been personally selected and made
to order for us. We might offer large reward to
anyone not finding just what they wanted in this
stock and not have to payt
But showing isn't seeing. We want you to buy
and we think you will buy, if you see the shoes and
know their prices.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-06-25
JAPAN'S POLICY.

The remarks of Mr.. Noyes upon
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19
REFORM BY BOMB.

The devilish deed which resulted in the death of Canovas has apparently excited believers in reform by bomb in various parts of the world. In London and New York there has been some wild talk and yesterday in Paris and In Constantinople there were bomb ex- plosions. Heads that wear crowns must lie unusually uneasy these nights. It is a strange and sad state of affairs that just as the world seems to be be- coming really civilized the bomb throwers have made their appearance. Can it be that there Is any mistake about what is called civilization?, And is it possible that, as the bomb-throwers claim, they are the real friends of civ ilization and progress? It will take a long time to tell what is really going on, but looked at in the present light horrible assassinations do not seem cal culated to be civilizing and reforma- tOry.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19

transformation in the values of city and suburban property, In the heart of Boston and in the congested centers of other large cities there has been a reduction of rents and of valuations be- cause of the outward movement of pop ulation; while the value of suburban real estate in the vicinity of electric car lines is increasing. The superiority of electric power over horsehesh enables the modern railway to ascend hills which were impossible of ascent by the loaded horse car, and high lands are coming into the market for residential purposes in way unknown until re- gently, thus opening up the most de sirable and healthful locations for dwellings.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19
WARNING TO WOMEN.

If women are going to use scientific hair-washes they must be reasona bly, scientific in their use of them. The other day woman in London was burned to death by the explosion of a
 hair-wash with which hair-dresser was rubbing her head. Lord Kelvin,
 the distinguished scientist, took an in- terest in the case, and in a letter to the London Times said that 1t ought to be generally known that the faintest electric spark suffices to ignite an in- fiammable mixture of a combustible gas with air. Ignition of vapor of ben zine by electric spark, he continues, is we'll known to dyers in their process for cleaning silks and other fabrics by boil ing in large cauldrons of liquid ben zine. When the goods are taken out of the cauldron and spread out to dry on table explosions have often taken place; and it is quite certain that an electric spark, caused by some slight friction between dried or partially dried