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The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-11-02
messenger II. the post Office depart.

messenger fiji the post Office depart
ment, when Congressms Tyner, of In
diana, was made postmaster general.
He remained there until a few years
ago, when he died. Thornby was
very intelligent fellow and was made
mail messenger to the first assistant
postmaster general. During his lat
ter years he took great deal of pleas
ure in telling story concerning John
Schuyler Crosby, of New York, who was
the governor of the territory of Mon
tana for three years and became first
assistant postmaster general when
Frank Hatton was advanced to the po-
sition of postmaster general. Thornby
opened all the envelopes and laid the
smaller ones, which ostensibly con-
tanned personal letters, upon the desk
of the first assistant postmaster gem
eral; but the big official envelopes he
distributed to the clerks in charge of
the appointments in the different
states, and he always did his work in
diligently and with good judgment.
Gov. Crosby had only been the in
cumbent of the office of first assistant
postmaster general few days when
he rung his bell, to which Thornby re-
sponded, and Gov. Crosby said:
81 want to know who it is that
opens my letters every day before they
are placed on my desk"
THAT is my work, sir" said Thorn
by, bowling and smiling as one who
knows his duty is well performed.
"Well, hereafter" said Gov. Crosby,
II do not want anybody to open my
mail. Let the mail be placed upon
my desk and 1 will open it myself
do not wish to have my correspond
ence handled in this indiscriminate
manner"
On the following morning. when
Crosby entered his office re was
amazed to see it transformed into a
general delivery Office and mail pack.
ing establishment. His desk was
stacked three feet high with letters
of every description, not one of which
Thornby had opened. In a little
space upon the desk before Crosby's
chair were $50 or 200 small envelopes
containing letters which might be
presumed to be personal, but at least
three-fourths of which must have been
official.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-11-02

l remembered what papa always said
about holding the sight on the point of
the deer's shoulder.
Then l fired. The deer gave an aw-
full big leap in the air, then ran. l
guess he ran about 40 jumps down the
creek. My, you ought to have seen
Pup run after him! didn't know l
had shot him until Pup caught up with
him and he dropped. ran as fast as
ever I could and when 1 saw he was
dead I cut his throat, cause that's the
way all hunters do.
II like deer hunting. A fellow doesn't
want to kill quail and rabbits and blue
jays and gophers and chipmunks all the
time. If you're deer hunting you ought
to shoot through the heart. 1t brings
the game down quicker and it doesn't
hurt so much. That's what papa says,
and he knows. Enquirer.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-11-02
.ORSE COULD COUNT.
Understood the Meaning of Fire
Alarm as Well as Any Member
of the Department..

"If there is any animal that knows
more than horse" remarked a men,
Der of the fire department the other
day, ga like to see it. l mean one
that knows more than a smart horse,
for there are fool horses as well as
fool people, and once in awhile we get
one of these fool horses in the fire de-
partment. But l will say that our
horses as a rule are pretty smart and
knowing.
81 remember one we had in this
company some years ago that actual
ly could count. George was his name,
if remember rightly, and George was
one of those horses that never did any
more work than they were obliged to-.
Not that he couldn't, but just because,
like some people you run across, he
was opposed to looking for work.
Well, every company in the fire de-
partment has a certain district to
cover on first alarms. Well, sir, we
didn't have George many months be-
fore that horse came to know our dis
trict just as well as any OF the men.
He knew the boxes we went out to on
the first alarm, and it is a fact that
that horse got so that he'd wait and
count the first round before he'd
bulge out of his stall. If the box was
not in our district George would walk
leisurely to his place, but if it was
one we were due at on the first alarm
he would rush down to his place. In
those days we had to hitch up on
every alarm that came in, whether 1t
was in our district or not, and stand
hitched for Is or 20 minutes. George
knew this, of course, ano that was
why he'd always take his time 60
ing to his place when the box wasn't
in our district. And it is a fact that
if he was eating when an outside box
came in he'd just keep on eating I'M
til the foreman yelled out to bring
him down to his place.
"Of course, now and then George
would miscount the box and rush to
his place on a box not in our district.
But when he did make a mistake like
that, which was precious seldom, that
horse would get so mad and feel so
bad about It that he wouldn't get over
it in a day or so."-Washington Star.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-11-02
That's 1t.

Freddie-What do you mean by the
embarrassment of riches, dad?
His Pa-Wel. my boy, 1 once heard
of a woman who had fine set of dishes,
and she was so afraid of the servants
breaking them that she washed them
herself.--N Y. World.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-11-02
Yonker. snu.nre Joke.

Bacon-You know there is a time
when it is advisable to give a dogs
pedigree away with him?
Egbert-No, didn't know that;
when is the time?
'.When he's in a sausage."-YonkeIs
Statesman.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-11-02
Concerning Woman.

Miss Spitkurl (giggling)-Oh. Mr..
Sharp, you know a woman is only a.
old as she looks.
Mr.. Sharp-She ought to be thankful
sh- isn't as young as she acts.-DctrOit
free Press.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
CONTRACT WITH CANADIAN FIRM
Two Large FOurdrinier Paper Machines
to be Built in Wilmington

Pusey and Jones Company has just
entered into a contract with the e. b.
Eddy Company (LimMed). OF Huh,
Canada. for two large Fourdrinier
paper machines. one to be known as a
right-hand and the other a left-hand
machine. The Fourdrinier rolls will be
respectively l1S inch and 102 inch face.
There will be twenty-six drying cyl
inders for each machine. and these dry
ers will be 4S inches diameter and re-
spectively ia and 9S inches face.
For each machine there will be an
eight-roll stack OF chilled iron calen-
ders, In one case having one 1G inch
top roll. five 10 inch intermediates, one
10 inch intermediate and one % inch
bottom roll. all ll2 inches face, and In
the other case an equipment OF rolls
Of same number and diameters. but OF
96 inches face. There will be the usual
equipment Of reels, slitters, winders
etc.
The driving arrangement will be OF
the cone type,
The ehange-speed arrangement viii
be adapted to give the speeds OF $50
400 and $50 feet of paper per minute.
These machines will be known AZ
Nos. PA and 2l5 and will be, in ever,
respect and detail. in line with IN,
high-class Of design and workmanship
now being produced by the Wilmington
company.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
TO
RIVER TRAFFIC
Bill to Re-eStabIiSh Delaware
River Range Lights
Passes Senate

Another matter in which Whining
ton and Philadelphia have a lively in
terest is the bill to re-establish range
lights on the Delaware river. This
bill has passed the Senate, and a SINH
lar bill has been reported by the House
Committee on Commerce. and is now
on the calendar. The speaker has been
impOrtuned to allow the bill to be call
ed up, but thus far he has declined
The establishing of these lights is Of
the highest importance to the COM
merce Of the Delaware river The
J Lighthouse Board has recommended af-
hrmative action, and the secretary OF
the Treasury has joined in the recon-
mendation. II the speaker would per-
nit the House bill to be taken up that
of the Senate could be substituted, and
the measure disposed Of and sent to
the president.
The-bill carries an appropriation Of
100000. Mr.. McAleer, who reported the
bill from the Commerce Committee,
has made several calls on the speaker
in the interest Of this measure. but the
most that could be obtained from him
was a partial promise that he would
give the request consideration after the
passage of the Sundry Civil bill. Under
the strict guardianship maintained by
the speaker over the business Of the
House no measure not agreeable to
him can even be brought up for con-
sideration. Having absolute power
over recognition he can exclude any
member from the floor who proposes
to ask the judgment Of the House on
any measurs whatever. regardless of
its merits and the public interests in
volved The man the speaker favors
with recognition must previously sub
NIT to him the proposition intended
to be offered. If it does not meet the
appreciation of the speaker the recog-
milton is denied, and the member has
no redress A majority can decide on
4 matters that are presented to the
Il House, but no measure can be present
ed without the permission and approval
OF the speaker.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
ENTRIES IN Y. N. G. A. SPORTS
HandieapS Have Been Arranged for To
mOrrOW'S Events

Entries have been closed and handi-
caps arranged for the field sports Of the
Young Mems Christian Association at
Wawaset park Tomorrow. Several
handsome medals viii be awarded.
The entries and handicaps are as fol-
lows:
One hundred yards dash-Burt Tucker,
8 yards; +. ii. Cooper, 6 yards; j. w.
Nedder, 4 yards; James Stroud, 4 yards;
Otto Burkhard. yards; j. b. Baxter, 3
yard; Levi Foster. yards; Herman
DOhl, scratch; Fred. ii. Megaw. scratch.
Two hundred and twenty yards dash
Otto Burkhard, Is yards; James Stroud,
- yards; Fred. III. Megaw, S yards; Her
man Dohl. scratch.
One-mile bicycle Charles Il. Perkins.
100 yards; S. J. Leech, 40 yards; Charles
Schlee. scratch.
-Four hundred and forty yards run
Otto Burkhard go yards J. l.. Platt, IA
yards; J. y. Baxter, S yards; Charles
Schlee. yards Herman DOhl, G yards:
Ernest II. Kelly. scratch.
Two mile bicycle Charles f. Perkins,
$50 yards $. j. Leech, 65 yards; Charles
Schlee. scratch.
One-half mile run-Otto Burkhard, p
9tihNf - - 1 lutif ~ 9hAhNf - - fhA-
ter. IS yards; Charles Schlee, 10 yards
Ernest r.. Kelly, scratch.
Pole vault-Iames Stroud. inches
w. l. Cook. I inch; c. B. Gasser
scratch; Il. IL. Megaw, scratch; Dharle.
Schlec, scratch; Levi Foster. scratch.
Putting l6-pound shot-Otto Burkhard
"a inches; Il. H. Copper "a inches; L. II
Megaw. "a inches; j. w. Wood q
inches Levi Foster, II inches; IL. ID. Eli
ason. 3 inches: Charles Schlee. scratch
H. X. Hyland. scratch.
Running high jump-Otto Burkhard.
inches: j. W. Nedder, inches; j. II
Holt 5 inches: Levi Foster, 8 inches
+. H. Megaw. "a inches; w. d.. Foster
- inches; Herman Dohl, scratch.
Running broad jump. W. Wood, 3
inches: Otto Burkhard, 36 inches; ]. w
Nedder. 80 inches: Burt Tucker, 8
inches; T.. H. Cooper. 30 inches; Jane
Stroud. 80 inches; ii. ID. Eliason. 8
I inches; +. II. Megaw. "a inches; Lev
/ Foster. "a inches: J. IL. Holt, 22 inches
II. X. Hyland, IS inches; w. h. Foster
4 scratch.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
Robertson
REPORTS FOR THE MONTH
Record of Arrests and Fines Which
Occurred In May

Chief Of Police John f. Dolan and
Former Chief of the Fire Department
George w. Sasse, have issued their re-
ports Of work done during the month
of May.
The reports are as follows: Arrests
Assault and battery. Al; abusive Ian
guage 1; carrying weapon, 3: corner
lounging, /; cruelty to children, A.;
cruelty to animals, /; committing a
nuisance, l. crime against nature, ! +;
drunk, 1903; drunk and disorderly. ~;
drunk and begging. 8: drunk and ex-
posing person. ?; disorderly conduct,
rs; desertion Of child. l. exposing per-
son, 1; escaped from Ferris School. p;
fighting on street, 6: homeless child,
1; incOrrigible, 6; insane, l. interfer-
ing with officer, /; keeping disorderly
house, / keeping house of ill-fame, 2;
larceny, IS, leading immoral life, ];
toying with child, /: non-support, g.
neglect child. 80 patients. 6 pointing
gun, 2; permitting minor TO play pool
1: playing ball. 4; runaway, 2; tres
pass. %; using female for immoral
purposes, /; violating city ordinance
a; vagrancy 8: witnesses, 8; total, 364
The following fires were reported:
May I, Box 80. No. GOO Tatnall street
May 10. Box 1l5. stO a.,Milton Nor
ris, Ninth and Spruce streets.
May 25, Box -, M. Chutok, No. COS
King street.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
DR.. W. P. MILLER SAYS
HE TOOK A NEEDED REST

DIR. William p. Miller, member OF the
Board of Health, says that the reason
that he was absent from last Tuesdays
meeting Of the board. was because he
was taking a much needed rest dur
ing the time Of the session.
He adds that the reason he was ab-
sent from the first session OF the board
was because he was in New York. He
missed another session because he was
exercising "a fast horse On Monday
night last he was kept out all night by
professional duties, and fell asleep
about the time of the meeting. He de-
MES that there is any trouble between
DIR. James ii. Morgan and himself, and
says he intends to attend the meeting
of the board
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
MN E,hihit Eanipments

II. NJ. Wiley, first assistant engineer
of the Fire Department, will place his
new equipments on exhibition to-mor-
row at noon in the window OF j. It..
Mullin & Son. Sixth and Market streets.
The outfit. which consists OF twelve
separate pieces, was presented to Mr.
Wiley by the Friendship Fire Com
pany. of which he is a member, ana IS
said to be the finest ever worn by an
officer in the department
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
y. II. Laltomus q CandIdale
sneoIal to he Evenlng Iournal.

SneclaI 20 tne EVenInE JOURNAL.
Townsend, June 1.-FTancis II. Lat
tpmus to-day announced himself a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
tion of county commissioner of Fifth
district Mr.. Lattomus twice defeated
his Democratic opponents in this Sec
tion. In 1896 he was elected assessor,
and in 1898 he defeated Captain Wig
gins, who represented the Democrats.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
IN A SERIOUS CONDITION
Edward Pierson Suffering From the
Effects of Amputation

Edward Pierson. 60 years OF age, liv-
ing at No. 406 Jackson street, and en-
ployed by the Jackson and Sharp Com
pany as a saver, Is in a serious condi-
tion from the effects Of having his foot
amputated.
During last Winter Mr.. Plerson felt
a peculiar sensation in his large toe.
He was at first under the impression
that it was frost-btten. but It gradu-
ally grew worse until amputation was
necessary. After the toe had been taken
of he complained Of pains in his foot,
which gradually became 50 swollen and
inilamed that it WAS necessary to am
putate the member 10 save his life.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
Two Permits Issued

Building Inspector John J. Cassidy
this morning issued a permit to Mich
ael Riley for alterations to the store at
the northwest corner of Front and
West streets, to cost $3.50. A permit
was also granted to the Vulcanized FL
bre Company for the addition OF sec
ond-story TO the oice, costing SS77.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
ola Drnmrers Rcnninn

At the reunion Of Old Drawers So
ciety in Odessa on Sunday. the Rev.
William II. Lewis. of this city, will de-
ers from the surrounding country will
also be present City Solicitor Henry G.
Conrad, of this city, will deliver an ad-
dress. The reunions of this society
are looked forward to with pleasant
anticipation by the people Of st.
Georges hundred.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
saIe NJ poIicc station

At the police station a sale Of confs-
Gated articles taken from prisoners was
held this morning. The articles con-
sisted Of revolvers. blackiacks, knives
and articles of wearing apparel The
total amount realized was S5.S7.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
Rrend strewed lhe pIa.form

"A bread box fell from an express
truck at the French street passenger
station Of the p. W. & B. railroad yes
terday and a number of loayes OF bread
were scattered over the platform. The
bread was being sent to Rehoboth by
a local baker.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
August Krapr az clayton House

August Krapf. the blind pianist has
been engaged by Albert Bothman, man
ager Of the Clayton House. and will
give a musical recital every evening,
assisted by Professor Larry Kentner, in
the Rathskeller of the hotel.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
struck bv Flvine Wedge

While employed in the shipyard Of
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany this morning John Mccullough
of No. 2O2 West street. was severely in
jured He was struck in the head with
a wedge. Or. Taylor took three stitches
10 close the cash.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
Imnortant Meeting ro-nIght

Branch No. 81. Ladies' Catholic
Benevolent Association. will hold a
special meeting at its rooms tonight.
A full attendance is requested. as busi-
ness Of importance viii be transacted.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
A NIiIkman Injured

While getting a can of milk from the
residence of Calvin Crossan. at Bran
DIVINE Springs, John W. Crossan, Of
Prices Corner. fell and seriously in
jured his back. He fell across a small
stone wall with a can OF milk in his
hands.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
cIyde Leaves Winter quarters

From the shipyard of the Pusey and
Jones Company. the steamer Thomas
Clyde win depart at O'Clock to-mor-
row afternoon. The Clyde viii take an
excursion TO Woodland Beach on Sun
day.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
Fresh nnilr

Ainscow, at S02 Market street, is re-
ceiving daily fresh lobster, soft shell
crabs, little neck clans, salt oysters
frog legs, finest flake crab meat; and
also prepares daily dressed snapper and
snapper soup. Telephone orders
promptly attended TO. Both phones 67S
Evening journal., 1900-06-01

Charles F. Richards. of Georgetown
was in Wilmington yesterday.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
EYE STRAIN AND HEADACHES.

An eminent physician writes IN the N.
Y. Medical Journal: Il HAVE YET TO
ENCOUNTER A TYPICAL CASE OF
HEADACHE THAT WAS NOT AssO-
GATED WITH EYE STRAIN"
The correction Of Eye Strain IS practi-
cally effected only by the application OF
suitable Glasses.
TO Do THIS IS OUR WORK. Call and
let a thorough examination say what II
viii OF your Eyes.
MILLARD r. DAVIS,
9 E. Second ST., Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1900-06-01
Two More Days
s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-e-s-ss-s-sss-s-s-s-

By which we will lose considerable money but OUR LOSS
GREAT GAIN TO OTHERS
Evening journal., 1900-06-01

We purchased sell and DOW
GOES THE PRICE
WEEK Open your and look
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-19

Upon his arrival at the Jail DR.. j. r..
Hollow bush was called to attend him.
The date of Farber's preliminary hear
ing upon the charge of grave robbery
has not vet been set.
Sheriff Cralle left for Sheridan three
weeks ago tomorrow. When he at
tempted to remove Farber a writ of
habeas corpus was issued. but it was
subsequently dissolved, but the cour t
advised the sheriff not 10 distur b
Farber until his condition improved.
The sheriff left Sheridan with his
prisoner at noon Monday. The dis
lance from here to Sheridan is l 100
miles. Farber travelled the entire way
on a stretcher.
In Role of Newsboy.
After the discovery of the grave
robbery at Rapids City, Farber states
he went to St. Joseph, Mo, where he
secured position as newsboy on
railroad. He saved what money he
earned, and shortly afterward struck
out for the far west, riding on stock
trains, etc. lie was enroute to the
home of relatives in Wyoming. When
he arrived at Alliance, in that state,
he broke down, suffering rheumatic
attack. which has chung to him since.
He telegraphed relatives and they
sent him money. He was at Sheridan
under treatment when the city mar
shall discovered his identity and noti-
fed Sheriff Cralle.
Sheriff Cralle states Farber does
not deny any of the allegations made
against him in connection with the
Rapids City affair.
Sheriff Cralle says the authorities
at Sheridan were in sympathy with
Farber and refused to assist in any
way in his efforts to remove the pris-
oner.
For Wife Abandonment.
Deputy Sheriff George w. Heider
returned today from Howard, S. D.,
with A. f. Bowles, of Rapids City
who is wanted on the charge of wife
abandonment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-19
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Miss Laura Allen is visiting in Peo-
ria.
Miss Florence Battles is visiting in
Geneseo.
Rev. C. A. Mennicke was in Coal
Valley today.
Mrs. W. T. Tracey and family went
to Peoria today on visit.
Charlotte. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. r. Kenworthy, is very i'll.
H. E. Schroeder returned today to
Hampton after visit in the city.
Miss Lille Mulligan, who has been
visiting in the city. left for St. Paul
today.
Mrs. NJ. Valkenburg, who has been
in the city on a visist, returned to
Chicago today.
Mrs. j. M. Jones has been called to
Nora, H., by the serious illness of her
mother, Mrs Helen Barnes.
Mrs O. l.. Bruner, who has been at
St. Anthony's hospital for seven
weeks, returned to her home at Taylor
Ridge today. She is much improved.
ID. +. Mccormack and wife and f.
NJ. Harlan and mother, of Belle Plaine,
Ia, arrived in the city to attend the
funeral of Mrs. l.. b. Rusk, who died
yesterday.
Frank Mixter returned to the city
last night from Chicago accom- panied
by Mrs. Mixter and daughter, Miss
Florence, who have been spending
some time in the Bermuda Islands.
Mrs. George f. Redfeld, who has
been visiting in the city, has returned
to Evanston, accompanied by Miss
Anna Moore, who will visit her dur
| ing the summer.
The cheering information comes
from st. Anthony's hospital that Maj.
C.. W. Halves has advanced so far to-
wards recovery from the effects of his
recent operation that he is now con-
sidered out of danger.
Rock Island chapter No. 269. o. F..
S., observed it's sixth anniversary with
social and dance at Masonic temple
last night. The guests numbered 250.
A feature was the beautiful floral adj
denda, those participating in the drill
being Vashiti A. Bollman, Eva NJ. Con-
over, Myra Arnold, Elizabeth Terry,
Nellie Williams, Rose Hall, Florence
Miller, Henrietta Cramer, Anna Har-
rington and Mrs. Howard. During the
drill songs were rendered by the Syl-
van quartet, with piano accompani-
ment by Miss Clara Hampton. A nice
supper was served, after which sew
eral hours were whiled away in dane
ing to music furnished by Bleuer's or
chestra.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-19
REPUBLICANS OF MERCER
They Hold Their County invention To.

They Hold Their County Convention To-
day.
Aledo. April 19.-The Mercer coun-
ty republican convention for the
nomination of candidates for county
offices and the selection of delegates
to the state and judicial conventions
was held here today. The convention
adopted resolutions indorsing the ad-
ministrations of President Mckinley,
Governor TAM or, and Senator Cullom.
The delegates to the state conven-
ton 90 uninstructed.
The convention to name delegates
to the congressional and senatorial
conventions will b" held April so.
G.. j. Searle anu tI. w. Gamble went
to Aledo today to attend the county
convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-19
FIREMAN's BRAVE ACT.
Charles Newberry Carries Blazing Sto'
From Telephone Exchange.

Charles Newberry Carries Blazing Stove
From Telephone Exchange.
The tank of kerosene heating stove
in the Central Union Telephone COM
pany's exchange was filed with gaso-
line by mistake last night, and when
about O'Clock match was applied
the flames shot forth in large mass.
Miss Lora Ostrom, the night operator,
Immediately telephoned a call to the
fire department, which quickly re-
sponded. As the blaze had not yet
ignited the woodwork Fireman Charles
Newberry, of the Centrals, showing
the typical fire-fighter's admirable
presence of mind, picked up the blaz-
ing stove in his arms and rushed down
the stairway into the street with it.
1t was brave and daring act, and
one that was loudly applauded by the
crowd that had assembled in the ave-
nue. in front of the exchange in the
Star block ON Second avenue. and
likewise reflects great credit on the
efficiency of Chief Hastings depart
melt