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The leader., 1900-01-10

Taken by sarprisc- a Handsome Present.
However strong, or sweet or assured
the stream of life may he, there are
few of us broad enough or elevated
enough to be content with the continu-
Gus repetition of every day affairs. or
the humdrum details of exacting bust
ness responsibilities, day after day. A
sudden surprise, an abrupt bend in
the road that leads out to higher
things. kindles our enthusiasm and
brightens for many a day the rugged
path of care and duty that before
seemed irksome aud difficult. Such
was the character of the unexpected
that happened" to one of our citizens
on last Sabbath.
Mr.. Jno. B. Nalty, whose honest face
is an inspiration, is president of the
Jackson Lumber Company, and for
years has been chief office-man of the
East Union Mills, situated at this
place. The latter position he resigned
last Saturday, to the emphatic regret
of his employees, among whom he is
most highly esteemed, and with whom
he has sustained the most pleasant
business relations. This prompted an
expression of good will and regard
which found utterance only in the
most elegant of gifts, the brilliant
sparkle of which, however, had failed
to strike the eye or penetrate the
brain of the astute president. until the
J. NJ. Nalty's home on Sunday last. At
that time there had assembled Mr.. j.
T. Allen, superintendent Planning Mills,
BroOkhaven A. A. Walker, superin-
tendent saw mills, w. S. Mcintyre, of
the logging department, Chas. Moak, of
the railroad department, w. r. Smith,
jr., manager mercantile department, all
of Hyde, La; and w. l.. Chandler,
manager jackson Lumber Co. To the
complete establishment of Mr.. Nalty
he was called upon to receive at their
hands a valuable solitaire diamond
ring, Mr.. A. A. Walker making the
presentation in a fitting manner, to
which appreciative response was feel
ingly made by the worthy recipient.
Afterwards an elegant collation. was
served by the handsome and esteemed
wife of Mr.. Nalty, whose gratitude
even excelled that of her honored
husband.
Mr.. Nalty's place in the East Union
Office is taken by Capt. John Mason,
an experienced and efficient account
ant, and one of the most prominent
lumbermen in this section.
Mr.. Nalty will become manager and
general supervisor of the East Union
Co, which has two mills in Louisiana
also one at Brookhaven and large
lumber interests at Jackson.
Characteristic of Mr.. Nalty are his
fine business qualifications, universal
popularity and remarkable tact with
all his employees. Like good general
he inspires his men to do their duty
and to receive the Bullets or rewards
their positions bring with equal
thanks" He recognizes merit and
advances it: he discerns inferior quail
fication and gives it its proper sphere
with handed justice May success
follow in his wake, bearing health
| wealth and haDpineSS
The leader., 1900-01-10

A committee Of Southern commits
sioners of agriculture will be held at
the Louisiana State experiment sta
ton. located at Audubon park, from
the 10th inst to the 18th inclusive. Ten
or twelve States and Territories will be
represented.
The leader., 1900-01-10

Miss Willie Brougher, of Jackson,
has been elected to the position of head
nurse of the Hermitage Sanitarium,
Dallas, Texas. Miss B. is a daughter
Of Col c. A. Brougher, who was Secre-
tary Of State during the war period
and was clerk Of the House of Repre-
sentatives.
The leader., 1900-01-10

Five prisoners escaped from the Jail
at Scranton. Miss. on the night of the
7th inst. by digging through the walls.
Three of them, Eddy Rosage, Robert
Matthew and Fred. Mathien, all white
men, are still at large.
The leader., 1900-01-10

Talmage says: "There is no virtue in
the mere act of early rising. 1t all de-
ponds on what you do after you get up.
1t would be better for the world if some
people never wakened at all"
The leader., 1900-01-10
Salnriea of Noted Men.

Admiral Dewey's salary amounts to
$3.50 a day, President McKinley's is
equal to 1871 day. cabinet officers. the
vice president and the speaker Of the
house get $22.22 day. senators and
congressman $3.50 and the chief Jus
tice Of the supreme court 500 day.
The leader., 1900-01-10

Pedestrianism is epidemic in New
York. Wall street walks after business
hours. Physicians are telling the men
with nerves and stomachs that they
must expand the lungs and give their
legs some work to do.
The leader., 1900-01-10

Gen. Greedy, the arctic explorer, was
thrown down fight of stairs by a
drunken man at Washington and re-
NAMED unconscious for an hour. He
may recover.
The leader., 1900-01-10

The Territory of Alaska has been
made military department with Col.
George M. Randall, Eighth United
States Infantry, assigned the command.
The leader., 1900-01-10
2,OO,UW

This supply is, clearly, utterly made
quate for our requirements, unless we
are going on extensive short time, of
which there is not the slightest sign at
present.
The natural conclusion to be drawn
from these figures is that we will have
to pay higher prices in order to get a
better distribution, and the sooner this
is realized the better for the cotton
trade of this country.
If the receipts after December 31st
fall below those of the corresponding
season of last year-which scarcely
admits of an if or a doubt-by every
thousand bales less, this natural con-
clusion" becomes more irresistible.
The leader., 1900-01-10

The Continental Gin Company has
been organized at Birmingham, with a
capital of s2.0OO.OOO and represents
ninety per cent. of the manufacturers
of gins in the country. Another trust.
The leader., 1900-01-10

The bubonic plague has broken out
i'm Manila and the Washington author
tiles are much concerned over the stu
alton.
The leader., 1900-01-10

Mr.. Bryan and ex-Gov. Hogg are
training for a race on ostriches out in
the Texas Willis.
The leader., 1900-01-10

"You are getting out good paper"
writes our good friend, DR.. Henry
Flowers, Of Auburn, in sending In his
own subscription for another year and
that of . neighbor.
The leader., 1900-01-10

II you swore off on New Year, don't
swear any more.
The leader., 1900-01-10

VIM. J. Brown, Jr., has become depu-
ty clerk of the Supreme Court, vice c.
c. Campbell, resigned.
The leader., 1900-01-10

Col. Power says it takes 1900 years to
make the century complete. huff
sed."
The leader., 1900-01-10

This free country of ours willingly
supports 10000 newspapers.
The leader., 1900-01-10

WANTED-Honest man or woman to travel for
large house, salary S65 monthly and expenses,
addressed stamped envelope. MANAGER, 80
The leader., 1900-01-10

The Lawton home fund has reached
the sum of about $4,000.
The leader., 1900-01-10

LeFlore county holds a local option.
election to-day.
The leader., 1900-01-10
Franklin County Murderers-Al-
most Il Lynching.

NATCHEz, Miss, Jan. 3.--At an early
hour this morning man named A. l..
Newell was brought into Natchez from
Franklin county and lodged in the
county for safekeeping He was charg-
ed with completely in the murder of
man named Chisholm, near Meadville,
December 20. He was in the Franklin
county Jail and last Monday night the
prison was surrounded by an angry
mob that threatened to kill him. The
officers protected him Monday night,
and last night they spirited him out Of
the Jail and brought him overland to
this city. The prisoner says the real
murderer of Chisholm is man named
Pearl Wallace, now in Jail at Brookha-
ven, Miss. The tragedy grew out of a
horse trade. Newell is a kinsman of
Pearl Wallace and two of the latter's
brothers are implicated in the murder
KILLED HIS BROTHER
Aaron Herring shot and killed Ed
herring, MS brother, last night at his
home near here, in Franklin county,
Miss. Some time since Ed Herring
decided piece of land to his parents
Later his father died and Ed. wanted
the land back. He had dispute with
his mother about it and the result was
he was ordered from the house. He
left but returned and had another dis
pnte with Aaron about it, who told him
he could not regain possession of it..
He secured shotgun and sat outside
the house. After waiting for some
time, he got up and started in the
house. Aaron saw him coming and
picking up his gun fired at him killing
him instantly. Aaron was promptly
arrested
The leader., 1900-01-10

Bonneville is to have cotton factory
The leader., 1900-01-10
DRS. BELTS & BELTS & DYAR,
PA St. Charles Street, New Orleans, La.

NERVOUS ss nsGfY Losses sssr Sis69 h%is
SiOnS. loss of vital powers. SleeplesSnesS. de-
Spondency. loss of memory. confusion of ideas,
laSsitude gloomness depression of spirits, aver
sion to society, easily discouraged, lack of con-
tidenre dull lstless. unfit for study or business
and finds life burden. Safely. permanently
and privately cured.
The leader., 1900-01-10
BLOOD AND SKIN p "'1Ts.|,, 1is

ease most horrible in its results, completely
eradicated without the use of mercury Scrofula
erysipelas. fever sores, blotcheS. pimpeS ulcers
pains in the hands and bones syphiltic sore
throat mouth and tongue catarrh ETC. perma-
nently cured when others have failed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-29
WATER IN FAYAL MINE.
Pit Filled So Fast that Steam
Shovels and Locomotives
Were Buried.

Duluth, Mimi. Aug. 25.-All Mesaba
the difficulty and are again at work. ex
cept the Fayal. Last week this pit filled
SO fast that before the men were fairly
out their steam shovels and locomotives
were almost buried, and by morning
there were sixty-fve feet of water IN the
pit. 1t will be a month before this can
be pumped.
The Carnegie company has taken over
the lease Of the Ohio mine belonging to
the Lake Superior Consolidated mines,
and will hereafter operate it. 1t lies
between properties now held by the Car
negie interests and gives them the Shaw,
Mesaba Mountain, Lone Jack, Norman
and Ohio in the Virginia group. There
is a total of 400 acres in these five mines
and an enormous body Of medium grade
ore.
At Florence NINE Menominee range,
they have 100000 tons in stock and nc
ore sold, and have. therefore, reducf
has been mining from pillars for some
time, has about reached the end. and will
be abandoned with this year, if nothing
new is found. Ore has been discovered
on the Wisconsin side of the Menominee
river, near Faithorne junction, and the
Pembina Greek Mining company has
been formed to explore. 1t is getting
satisfactory showing of lean ore, which
is improving with depth. The Huron
Iron company, operating Columbia mine,
is to explore lands between Crystal Falls
and Mansfield mine where indications
are good
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-29
A MONSTER METEOR.
Dag Huge Cavern in the Earth
When 1t Fell.

Gail Borden of Los Angeles, Cal, has
recently added a valuable and interesting
specimen to his mineral collection. 1t is
the fragment of a huge meteorite that
fell near Diablo canyon, Arizona, a long
time since. When the meteorite fell it
made a chasm in the earth three-quarters
of a mile wide and over 600 feet deep.
The main body of the meteorite has never
been found, but it is no doubt buried far
down below the present bottom of the
great vent it made in the earth. 1t fell
in a half-mOlten state and when it struck
the earth many pieces flew off, some of
which have since been found. The one
secured by Mr.. Borden weighs 1873
pounds and is of great specific gravity
At present it is honored by being given
a place in the middle Of the floor of one
room on handsome carpet. It's surface
is oxidized until it's surface has brown
ish-hued color, with indentations that
must have been made when it fell in Il
soft state on the stones and pebbles of
the mesa. A piece of limestone has been
embedded in it at one place and looks as
If it had literally grown in there, so great
was the conclusion by which it was
forced in. The substance of the meteor
lite is chiefly iron. but there is more or
less nickel in it and some other metals.
1t takes on a high polish and is resonant
like n bell
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-29
WAR TALK DENIED.
No Declarations Yet Made by Russia
or Japan.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 27.-No con
frmaton has been received of the re-
ported declaration OF war by Germany
Russia and Japan against China. nor the
alleged invitation by the three powers to
the United States and Great Britain to
retire. In fact, the japanese minister,
who received a cablegram from his gov
eminent, says there is no foundation for
the story so far as his government is
concerned.
The minister made public one dispatch
he received, but it does not refer to the
reported belligerent action Of the three
powers mentioned. 1t is pointed out that
such q course would be SO extraordinary
that no civilized nation would pursue
it, no matter how anxious it was foH
war nor how urgent the occasion
1t is not customary for commanders in
the field to announce that their govern
ments are at war with another nation,
but it is the duty of Il belligerent nation
formally to.notify all governments in the
world of its intended action, so they may
govern themselves accordingly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-29
SUICIDE OF A NUN.
Former Member of Religious Order
Leaps to Death in Midocean.

Former Member of Religious Order
Leaps to Death in Midocean.
New York, Aug. 27.-The French line
steamer LAQuitaine, which arrived yes
terday from Havre, had death among
the cabin passengers. Margaret Mime
han, former nun, committed suicide by
jumping overheard at ) a.. IN. on August
23. The alarm was quickly given, boat
was lowered and the woman was picked
up. but too late to restore her to con-
sciOusneSs.
A Roman Catholic priest among the
passengers performed a burial service
over the remains, assisted by a number
of other priests and nuns who were On
board the steamer, and the body was
committed to the sea. A passenger on
board said that the deceased was a nun
in Roman Catholic institution in
France. and was dismissed for some rea-
son which he did not learn. On the voy-
age she brooded over her troubles and
became demented, which caused her to
commit suicide.
During the voyage Miss Minnehan had
confided to some Of her fellow-pa ssengers
that she had been a nun, but her love for
Il young man caused her to leave the con-
vent. and she felt she had disgra ced her
family. She said she was on the way to
her brother, Il priest located in Pennsyl-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-29
GEN. FREY'S ACCOUNT.
French Officers Report of the Cap
ture of Pekin.

Paris, Aug. 2i-Gen. Frey, the COM
n1ander of the French forces in northern
China, in his account of the operations
of the French contingent, says that with
the Russian forces also under him he
seized the Chuen Che Men gate of Pc
kin. August 16, defeating large numbers
of Manchu troops. who defended it with
cannon. The general said that his
forces next captured the ST Hoa
Men gate after a long resist
ance and marched to Pei Tang
and rescued Monsignor Favier and
the Europeans besieged there He says
the entire city between the marble
bridge, the imperial palace and Tei-Tang
bristled with entertainments, desperately
defended by heavy Chinese forces, and
that most difficult and exhausting street
fighting was necessary to dislodge the
enemy. Throughout the day NJ Pichon.
the French minister, and the legation
staff marched beside Gen. Frey Final
ly his column occupied Carbon Hill The
French had four men killed and two of
ticers and three men wounded. The
Russians and japanese also suffered
Gen. Frey pays high tribute to the
courage of the troops who accounted for
moro than five hundred Chinese dead left
on the field
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-29
NEAT JAIL DELIVERY.
Window Bar Pried Off with Timber
from an Old Scaffo1d.

ST. Paul. Mimi, Aug. PA Red
Lodge, Mont, special to the Dispatch
says:
A wholesale Jail delivery occurred here
Sunday morning. Parties on the outside
pried off window bar with the beams
of an old hangman's scaffold and opened
the cells with skeleton keys. Six men
were confined in the jail. Frank Wood
stock. a horsethief. Dick Johnson. the
halfbreed who knitted a white man at
Joliet last week. Tinker, a forger. and
John Wilburn, alias Walden, wanted at
Clayton. New Mexico, for cattle-stealing
and jail-jumping, were the ones who es-
capped.
frank Russell, a noted forger who is
alleged to have operated extensively at
ChCteau, here and other places, and
"SlicAer JIM" horsethief. although
threatened by the others with death, re-
fused to leave the Jail 1t is supposed
the four men have gone into Wyoming to
join THE Hole in the Walr' gang of
desperadoes This is the third time the
Jail has been opened from the outside
within two years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-29

An invitation extended by the COM
manders of Russia, Germany and Japan
to the United States and Great Britain
to retire from China would be most
unusual and unheard of proceeding.
While the powers in China are acting in
dependently, they are at the same tins.
acting in accord with each other, and
one nation has as much right TO
maintain its troops on Chinese soil as the
other. 1t would be the most arrogant as
sumption on the part of one power to in
vite another to leave, and such a course
probably would be attended with disas-
trCus consequences.
Even if the three powers should go to
war with China, this would not give
them the right to GUST the others. who
are on Chinese soil for the protection of
the lives and property of their citizens,
and their interests are identical with
those Of Germany, Russia and Japan.
Americans will Not Leave.
SO far as this government is concerned
such an invitation would not have the
slightest effect, as the American forces
will remain in China until peace is re-
stored, and Americans can leave there IN
safety, and the enjoyment Of their rights.
From advlceS received by the Jap
anese Minister it appears there is no
longer any doubt as to the Emperor hav-
ing left Pekin. as the Japanese govern
ment reports the imperial government is
on its way westward, accompanied by
a large force. These same adviccs also
say Chinese at Nanyuen are about to at
tack the allies at Pekin. and that 5000
Chinese infantry. with fifteen guns are
advancing to make an attack in the rear
This news naturally causes some appre-
hension, but after the movement of the
allies on Pekin, and their gallant conduct
upon reaching the gates of that city, it is
believed the internatiOnals will be able
to repulse the Chinese without heavy
losses.
London, Aug. 27.-There is absolutely
August "A saying it was rumored there
on good authority that Russia, Germany
and Japan had declared war on China
and had invited Great Britain and the
United States to retire from that coun-
try. Inquiries made at ST. Petersburg
Berlin and Toxic show the report is re-
jected at those capitals as unworthy of
notice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-29
TRAGEDY In NEW YORK.
Boston Man Shoots Baltimore Mer-
chant and Then Blows Out
His BrainS

New York, Aug. PHI. II. Stridiron,
a lumber merchant of Baltimore, was
shot in the back of the head and through
the eye at the Hotel Venlome today by
III. J. Ford, who registered from Bos-
ton. Ford then committed suicide by
blowing out his brains. The cause for
the shooting is unknown. The men break
tasted together this morning and then
went out. They returned and went to
Stridiron's room. A few minutes later
an elevator boy ran to the office and said
that there was trouble in the room and
shots were heard Immediately afterward.
Stridiron was taken to the hospital III a
critical condition. The police are max
ing an investigation as to the cause OF
the tragedy. Stridiron's residence IS IN
doubt, an acquaintance having given his
home as Chicago, although he registered
from Baltimore.
In Ford's pocket was found the follow
ing letter crumpled and not addressed
The better the day the better the deed
/ hope my friends will forgive me for
this act. hope to spend a better life in
the next world than | have in this.
When StridirOn became conscious III
the hospital he said that Ford was not
the correct name of the suicide. he
said the man was John Seffen, 40 years
old. and that he was a salesman living IN
Chicago. Stridiron gave his own resi-
utllce as liz Seeley avenue. OHICdSO.
The letter written by Seton, or Ford,
was dated yesterday, showing that he
probably intended TO commit the crime
on Sunday.
A woman appeared at the hotel later
in the day and said that the dead man,
whose name she gave as Essen. had OBJ
tanned $1,000 worth Of jewelry from her
and she wanted it. The jewelry could
not be found. StridirOn in a statement
to the coroner said he met Seton Tor rs
SOM about two weeks ago and they were
about town at that time in companion
able way. He got Seton a room at the
Nendome and signed for his meals. Sef-
fon told Stridron Saturday afternoon he
had attempted to commit suicide once.
but had been stopped. He asked me. :
said StridirOn. Ito telephone to GER
tain girl that he had attempted to COM
NIT suicide. After l had done so we
went into saloon on Broadway and
soon afterward a girl to whom l had
telephoned came to the side door and de-
manded of Seton her jewelry. This was
On Saturday. They went out together.
When riding he told me he was to get
$25O.OO0 to give to this girl. He had no
jewelry or money, and>1 never saw him
with any"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-29
GOSSIPERS REBUKED.
Victoria will Make Lady STAFFORD a
Lady in Waiting.

London, Aug. Pit is rumored that
Queen Victoria intends to make Cora,
Lady STAFFORD, lady in waiting as soon
az a vacancy occurs.
This action Of her majesty is due to her
resentment at the gossip and unpleasant
talk circulated as to the relations of Lady
Stanford with her late husband. People
implied that it was on her account that
he committed suicide.
Lady STAFFORD has been several times
received by the Queen since her nus
bands death She has been undergoing
the rest cure at the house in st. James
square, which she rents from her broth
er-in-law, but she now has gone to Har-
rowgate to complete her recovery.