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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31
New Ambulance.

Undertaken G.. r. Parks has pur-
chased fne new ambulance for his
increasing business. The new car
riagc is pure white and presents ~
marked contrast to the usually somber
colored vehicle.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31
Result Of Yesterdays Base Ball
Games-0ther News.

Especial Correspondence)
Barberton, May 31.-There was no
celebration here yesterday to mark
1t as Decoration Day, and hundreds
of people spent the day out of town
and Mt nearby resorts.
Over 150 took advantage of the La
dies Aid Society excursion to Idora
park at Youngstown. Sixty went to
Cedar Point, while 40 accompanied
the knights of ST. John to Canton
The Y. NJ. G. A. team defeated the
Cuyahoga Falls nine at Silver lake yes
terday by score of 10 to Z. The Y.
NJ G. A. boys played as follows: Muir
ply 1b, Felsiuger C. Mcnamara 2b, Mil
Ter If, Werntz 3b, Nossler p, ST. John
SIS, Nye, IF, Moran cf.
The Y. NJ. G. A. team will play the
Mogadore's here Saturday on the
grounds west of the Stirling Boiler
works. On this date, Darley Lowery,
the new catcher, will make his first
appearance.
Another Barberton team, managed
by Thos. Donnelly, and captained by
Bert Ish was defeated by the Casino Of
Cleveland at Summit lake park yes
terday afternoon. Score 10 to 6.
Henry Herman's store at Doylestown
was broken into last night and $50
worth of shoes and clothing stolen.
An entrance was effected through n
rear window. The police are working
On clew today, and expect to arrest
their man within a few hours.
Walter Dingey, aged II years, was
arrested last night on a charge of as
/ sault and battery This morning wher
I arraigned he pleaded not guilty ant
n the case was continued until O'Clock
Friday morning.
1t is alleged he dealt Walter Critch
field, aged l3 years, Knockout. blow
v while qunrrelling over some fish
IL Crtchtield had caught. Critchield, /
Is claimed was unconscious for tw,
hours.
a The directors of the Soda Ash work
II. and wives of Pittsburg, arrived at tn
, Inn Tuesday evening and rcturne
home this afternoon. Those In tn
party were: Mr.. and Mrs. ". Pit
carin, Mr.. and Mrs, Ed. Pitcairn, Nj
and Mrs. g, W. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs
w. u. tlnuSc anu MI. anu mFS' W. i
lIartupec. This morning they wer
shown through the entire damon
Match factory by Mr. G. II. Palmer.
The increase in business at the In
! Is very noticeable Besides 53 rcgulu
guests yesterday, they had 81 more,
total Of 10 people.
}. Mrs. Phillip Carr is the guest {
Cleveland friends.
Mr.. G. q. Marsh of Halo, and Mis-
Lucy Griffin, of Akron, paid "A pleasar
visit to Miss Eta e. Marsh at the In
yesterday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31
FLAG DRILL
Pleasing Exhibition by Young
People.


A fair sized audience attended the
reproduction of the National Flag
Drill, at the Universalst church, Tues
day evening. The entertainment was
given by the Junior Y. p. @. U. Of
which Mrs. l.. X. Mihills Is superin-
tendent.
The drill was directed by Miss Ethel
Roach and was well received
The following was also given: Violin
and piano duet Misses Elizabeth Vor-
So and Julia Malone; recitation, Alberta
Roach; vocal solo, Miss Julia Malone;
mandolin and violin duet, Lansing and
Willie Odcll; vocal solo, Mr. George
II. Jackson; reading, Sombre, Mr.. Ed
son NJ. Robinson; piano solo, Miss Hat
tie Auble.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31
SUNDAY, JUNE 3, EXCURSION TO
COLUMBUS VIA g., A. & G.
RAII,WAX

A special low rate of SIPS will be in
effect from Akron to Columbus, via g.,
A. x g. railway, Sunday, June B. The
excursion train will leave Akron $50
am, Central time; returning leave
columbus Z pm. rs.1ssis
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

Prof. Seidel's orchestra was at
Wadsworth Wednesday night, furnish
ing music for dance. given in q. A.
r. hall by the young people Of the
town.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31
To Heal a Hurt.

Use Banner Salve, the great healer.
It's guaranteed for cuts, wounds,sores,
piles and all skin diseases. Take no
substitute.
j. NJ. L.affer, j. Lampartcr & Co.. A.
Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

serve lunch and supper Saturday, June
2nd, at G, A. Il, hall. Lunch 11:30 to
1870.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31
LATE LOCALS.

The installation of Rev. G. S. Ais
pach, as pastor of Grace Reformed
church, will lake place Thursday evc-
ming AT 1870 o'clock. Rev. S. Il. Mel
Kirk, of Wooster, will preach the SER
mon. .-.~-. ---.- -----.-..
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

Don't forget the strawberry lunch
and supper, served by the Ladies'
Cemetery Association, Saturday, June
9, G.. a. II. hall.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

Call at 212 n. Union st. Climax Cab
met company for hardwood screen
doors and windaws. Telephone go.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31
A GREAT
SILK SALE
An Unparalleled Ribbon
Sale.

AT &c a YARD-Fast color
China silk. in stripes and plaids,
suitable for summer waists and
dresses. Regular 50c values.
ar 39c A YARD Figured Foul
arc silks in the latest color!pgs. the
popu,a. summer silk; these goods
are cheap at SOC yard.
AT 4oc A YARD Foulards, Print
Il, Chlnas and wash silks, an i'm
inense assortment CT colors ana
patterns, regular I5c. values.
AT 6Oc a YARB--Foulards in all
shades. either in dress or waist
patterns. elegant styles, regular SOC
values
AT TIC. 90c A YARD Beautiful
waist and dress silks in exclusive
patterns, values for 81 and Sl25.
At soc AND 69c \ YARD-l'igur-
ell satins in dress patterns; black.
These goods are excellent values
for Toe and 81.
Ribbon Sale
All silk ribbons, fancies. goods
that We're wholesalcd for 20c and
39c IL yard.
SOC; our price, 17c and 19c n yard.
Wegive the cocoons away; ask for
them.
1En fENC uorynrd cf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

The Climax Cabinet Company is the
place to get your screen doors and win
dows. Telephone go.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

A large number of the members of
Akron Tent Is. o. +. NJ. went to Clin-
ton Tuesday evening. They We're en-
tertained by the Tent at that place.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

The Christian and Missionary ALL
ance held an all day meeting at Blue
Pond Wednesday,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

The members of the W. V. r. y. de-
corated the graves of all deceased sis
tcrs Tuesday afternoon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31
ANOTHER DRAW.

The lunch served by the Ladies Gem
ctery Association Will be zoe. Come
and try it.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31
ADDITIONAL SPORTS
CASINOS WON.

Large crowds were present at Sum
nit Lake park all day Wednesday,.
The special features for Memorial day
were much appreciated by all, and
the base ball game in the afternoon
was full of interest. The contesting
teams were the Barberton club and the
Casinos of Cleveland The Casinos
won in score of ~ to g.
ANOTHER DRAW.
Curlcy supplies and Jim Popp went
IL rounds to draw at Detroit Tues
day night Popp landed more clean
blows than supplies
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure o cold
in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price Csc,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

"Johp, are you courting our captains
cook?"
"Yes, lieutenant"
"Well, I'm asked to dine there on
Sunday. See that we have a good dln-
ncr. Do you understand ?"-Fliegende
Batter
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

All Prohibtionists are requested to
evening, June 1, at 80 O'Clock. Very
important business to transact All
members of Young Mems Prohibition
club are especially invited.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

Akron members of the Uniformed
Rank, knights of Pythias, will go to
Cleveland, June Z, to attend the *. Of
r. baZar
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

A horse belonging to f. b. McCon-
key, huckster of Sharon. dropped
dead OH Wooster ave, Tuesday after
noon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-05-31

The Herrick & Sons company re-
ceiyed word today from England that
the pottery strike had been settled.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21
Senat' Committee Agrees to q
Report on the Bill Drafted
by Hale.
PROVIDES for Construction at Once
to Honolulu Of a Govern
ment Line,
10 BE Built by Navy Department
and Operated by Postmas-
ter General.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The senate
committee on naval affairs has agreed
to report the bill for Pacific cable
which Senator Hale was authorized to
draft at the last session of the commit
tee and the report was later presented
to the senate. The bill provided for a
present cable only to Honolulu, with a
purpose to extend it in the future, the
first section reading as follows:
THAT to the end of establishing here.
after. telegraph communication between
the United States and the Philippine
islands, and Japan, under the waters OF
the Pacific ocean, there shall be con-
structed under the supervision of the
secretary Of the navy, a submarine tele.
graphic cable or cables, and connecting
land lines from the city of San Fran.
cisco, Cal, to the city Of Honolulu, H. l.,
over such route as may be deemed by
the secretary Of the navy to be the most
practicable"
Three million dollars is appropriated
for the work and further surveys are
authorized to determine the most prac
ticable route. The secretary is empow
cred to cause plans to be prepared i'm
mediately upon the passage of the ac
and to employ naval vessels if necessary
in the construction. The control Of thu
cable when completed is to be trans
ferred to the postmaster general.
A new provision in the bill require
that "the cables, wires and other instru
ments. materials and appurtenance
necessary in the work of laying tn
cable shall be Of American manufac
ture, provided that it can be procured a
cost not exceeding one.half per cen
above what it could be procured for il
foreign markets.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

E!ihu Root, secretary Of war, has re-
turned from Cuba.
Judge Conrad D. Hauseman commit.
ted suicide at Belleville, Ills. Family
trouble was the cause.
The First Kansas district Republican
convention renominated Hon. Ch aries
Curtis Of Topeka for congress.
The trial Of ex.Inspector General
Marsh of Allegan for completely in the
military board frauds, has begun at
Lansing, Mich.
Sir Edwin Veitch Fame, British envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipoten.
tiary to the court Of Copenhagen. Is
dead in his sd year.
Professor Arthur G. McGiffert Of
Union Theological seminary, now under
charge Of heresy. has withdrawn from
the Presbyterian church.
Dr. Hunter Mcclure, the Virgins
surgeon, who was Stonewan jackson
chief medical officer, has suffered a
stroke of paralysis. His condition is
critical.
The house committee on postoffices
and post roads has voted adversely, to
8, on a motion to report the bill known
as the economic postage bill. providing
for tbs use OF patented device fo
postal cards.
At Marion, Ind,, the home of Henry
Elsroth was completely destroyed by al
explosion of natural gas. Mr.. and Mrs
Elsroth. their son. ii years old, an(
Samuel d. Payne We're injured, the bo.
and Payne probably fatally.
Three pairs Of twins were born IL
Mendham. n. j.. Thursday, and th'
mothers Of the babies are sisters. Th'
six little ones. four boys and two girls
! were born within four hours. Mrs. j
w. Garrabrandt. Mrs. Charles Freeman
and Mrs. Frederick Guerin are th
mothers
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21
| Tells Parliament That
',,.rlain Is Preparing
a Manifesto
| -, Ec,rs What They May
l., If They Destroy 30.
hannesburg.
>or,h Of Bloemfonteil1
,lu-.. president Kruger
interviewed.

yar.b ol.-In the house Of
1 ,he parliamentary secretary
,eicc. George Wyndham,
W" r.,,ry Of state for the colo.
[.ph Chamberlain; wa. about to
|.,,ua,ion OH the subject Of
|,sea threats of the boer. . to d, de.
[saune.nrrs. and as to what tho
.,n,c; in the event Of wan.
r,,,on II British property.
ux March 2O.-The Beers
'u, NJ the bridge north OF
fop,rin. including those at Win
n Kroon,,ad,, aud are now re.
I ;, IN. north.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21
LAID on THE TABLE.

Resolution Of Sulxcr Regarding British
Qualifications Not Acted Upon.
WASHINGTON. March 2l.-When the
house met Mr.. Hull (Ia.), chairman of
the committee on military affairs, re.
ported back from that committee the
following resolution, introduced by Mr..
Sulzer IN. w.:
Resolved, that the secretary Of war
is hereby directed to inform the house
of representatives as early as possible
what fortifications Great Britain is
erecting, constructing. and completing
along the northern frontier of the
United States, especially at Puget
Sound and other places on the Pacific
ocean, contiguous of the state of Wash
inyton and the district of Alaska.
The committee recommended that 1t
lie upon the table.
The resolution had been referred to
the war department, Mr.. Hull said. and
came back with the following endorse
mcnt
"Thc information the department pos.
sesscs on this and like cases has always
been held to be confidential. and for
GOOD and sufficient reasons has not been
made public.
ut is remarked, however, that Great
Britain. SO far as the department is in
formed. is in no instance erecting forti-
tications trespassinS OH our rights.
H. G. CORBIN.
"Adiutant General"
Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn
subnitted an endorsement calling at.
tention to that Of the adjutant general.
Denounced by Sulxer.
Mr.. Sulzer On. " took the floor and
delivered n scathing denunciation OF
the administration alleged pro- English
conrse: charging that it did nothing
without the consent OF Downing street,
ond the recent action Of Secretary Hay
was taken upon the request OF Lord
Salisbury, and defeated concert OF the
Euro,ean powers to intervene in South
Africa, and charging generally that thu
Euylish were erecting fortitication.
.lony the Canadian border that men
God the peace and welfare Of thi.
The motion to lay the resolution OF
+,a table was carried ~ to S3. On de
,,ond of Mr.. Sulzer, the yeas and nay
were ordered.
The resolution was laid on the table
no to 81. -.---.-----.---
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21
brGrG INTERVIEWED.

r,..;J,nt Talks to New York
4 ncorr,.rondens-Nos Giving Up.
yop, March 2i.-Thc CORE.
oi The Herald at Pretoria
=. following under date Of
have Just had an interview
4ssa,n, Kruger who received
Ne piazza Of his house.
c.ad. said the president. "to
he corrcspondent Of The Her.
trr presence insurcs that. what.
X i, ,hc rcsul, Of sthis unhappy
world will eventually learn
n Thl, war was forced upon
h,ani. ni>lcd by Cecil Rhodes
rn!u. millionaircs who wan,
k-r The Beers yielded M far
L. until they saw nothing bu'
1rr. ndor of their indcpen
hi satisfy England. Having
=! INTO the war. the Beers will
Il lie.
.anvaal is willing TO make
ny tlmc, but we want no NOR,
nc.-ouly absolute indcpcn'
psslhle We do not want NOR,
=, but ar content with our pres
nner, j: W are permitted to liv,
FGy Tn, is all we ask.
Rea',y earned that some of tho
pu'ca aai been captured by IN,
an E-,e being tried in Cap.
raafcai with treason. This gov
l'ss.ai Salisbury stating tina
Mt, VT no, treated as prison
ts, VI would make rcprisals ol
lhsA soldiers held here. Sails
epaei d.deing the real point AN,
laiac, Il we injured a singh
ia>oaer. TO hold me PERSONAL,
Et1e ! suppose he meant tn
Would hang mo. Such threat
snlableand cannot prevent III
aoFh'ns my duties to my coun
ae lfansyaal replied today in
A'Fd Salisbury that they des
t'area,.
-, early 70 prophesy the out
= 'af War or lis duration. TIL
y III Gods hands. aud he wi
Us sI+rl>a
'oal 'l-h'lng strength il abou
W with Gods MD we can pr,
NV about % blood relative
aAa would rather SEQ them a
."aa y'ld u England's unhol
II lhi> time it Is liberty q
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21
ioPlc OF INTEREST.
''H'hn'shnrg Causes Consl.lersb bic
Speculation.

"h'shnrg Causes Considerable
BE-, NJ SPECULATION.
= march 2i.-2:30 p. m.-For
e. w mat has reached here in ~
.sa' britain might almost as
- pace. 1t is reasonable to be.
T.. we relief of Mafcking may be
" y n,''hener has entered Prizes.
(ar, a.'hH' without opposition.
s'1's iaying down their arms,
e"niirms the previous re-
.,,,' ,hT,r Willingness to submit.
"oh'r's and Butler arc still
- sr"''hg :. developments mt the
l. :, ",'i' interest ia attached 70
| ,ba :. :. johannesburg. Comment.
|arv ~ ,,'p'rted consultation between
Lt ". nay and the German ambas.
n,o, ,o,asalhston, DR.. Won Hollcben,
! u,a,, ",''lon that both belliger.
tho ,a y to leave Johannesbura
eau. .''' Mall Gazette says:
Iiss'' ''"i''" to DIR. L.yd..
1t ,m, ,e ''r. lryds has. as we may,
a thu thr''prlety assume. put in cir
I'll
IN .n,, '"'' to the effect that thu
. Amas; AasSador at Washington
Acoc,;'' consul at Pretoria
intcrvnsa a little scheme Of Ger
As yar,' "''on' That 10 really ,
desn.,"a.a and one which shows h
buntrv '''' straits the enemies o
e'cdrccd. Just imagip,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21
Oil Mill DESTROYED.

P1QuA, o.. March 2l.-Fire which
broke out about midnight destroyed the
W. p. Orr linseed oil mill of the Ameri-
can Linseed Oil company. and the Piqua
Touring mill. Assistance was sum-
moned from Sidney, Troy, Dayton,
Lima and Covington, and further spread
Of the fire prevented. The loss on the
oil mill will reach $4,000, well GOV.
cred bv insurance.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21

Mre. Calvin Zimmerman. Milesburg
Pa. sHye. las aspeedy cure for coughs
colds. Group and sore throat One Minute
Cough Cure is unequaleo. 1t ie pleae.
ant for children to take. l heartily
recommend it 10 mothers" 1t is the
only harmless remedy that produces in,'
mediate results. 1t cures bronchitis
pneumonia. grippe and throat ard luis
diseases. 1t will prevent consumption.
Cook 4 OpEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21
Scandinavian Singers.

ST.. PAUL. March 2l.-The committee
which has in charge the arrangements
for the festival Of the Scandinavian
singers Of the Northwest, to be held III
St. Paul july 4 to 5, met at the Wind.
sor. 1t was decided to get ont 5000
buttons, which will be sold at % cents
each, to raise money to defray the pre-
uminary expenses.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21
II. f. TAUBENECK DEAD.
" IS At One Time Chairman of the Popu
list National Committee.

Was At One Time Chairman of the Popu-
list National Committee.
SEATTLE, Wash. March 2l.-Herman
E. Taubeneck, we'll known as the for
mer chairman Of the national commit
tee of the Peoples party, died in this
city during the day. He came here
from the East about two months ago in
delicate health and has since been rest.
ing quietly at the home Of his brother,
ignoring all publicity. The body will
ha shipped to his old home in Illinois.
Loved by the people. hated by it
would be rivals: the foe Of disease. tn,
friend of humanity Mountain
Tea, made by the Madison Medicine Co.;
FRANK c. SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21

q government which has formally d.
cined all outside intervention nerm;t M .
ting Germany to dictate the course ~
LORD Roberts march to Pretoria Tha
uerman foreign Office knows better than
10 invite the snub it would infallih,v 40
ceive if it ventared to wh;snor -. ~
Pos'erous proposal in Downing xtroat ,,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21
p,rch.sinr Mammoth Tree Groves.

WASHINGTON, March 2i.-In comph.
.,ce with joint resolution Of congress-
Tho secretary Of the interior has entered
into negotiation for the purchase BY the
~ .,nxornment Of the lands occupied by
tho Mammoth tree grove and South
p,rk grove Of big trees in California.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21

Argentine Training Ship Visits Spanish
Ports and IL Warmly Welcomed.

Argentine Training Ship Visits Spanish
Ports and IL Warmly Welcomed.
MADRID, March 2l.-The visits Of the
Argentine warship Presidente Sarmi-
ento to Spanish ports is giving rise to
repeated Hispano- American demonstra-
tions. The Presidente Sarmiento is now
at Barcelona, where bull fight and q
municipal banquet have been given in
her honor and toasts expressing mutual
sympathy were drunk. The crew of the
Presidente Sarmiento has been invited
to Madrid, where series of fetes has
been organized. The queen regent and
Premier Silvela, the minister Of the in
terror. the minister of war, the minister
of marine and the municipal authorities
will meet them at the Spanish govern.
ment. The Spanish government is evi.
IDENTIFY anxious to tighten the ties be.
tween SI..in and Spanish South
America.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21

a, "HpoN' March IA dispatch to
Nne DAILY Telegraph from Bloemfon.
,.'" S'ss: I'm speech which he made
mere iew days before the British en-.
tered the town. President Kruger nd.
hitted that his men would be unable 10
keep III the field for another month"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21
r.. ,..ncx VIII Explain.

WASHINGTON. March 2i.-Aiter con
ference with Page L. Morris Congress,
man Tawney decided that ne woula
take . trip to his district and LOOK a 'n'nSs n;s
"rer Mr. Tawncy's late news from MS
S S;s.r;ct has not been very comforting
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21

People suffering from kidney diseases
feel u gr dual but steady lose OF vitality
They shonld lose no time in trying
Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t ,s guaranteed
CHRIS, SCHUTZ
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-03-21

The Presidente Sarmiento, according
tothe descriptions of the naval registers,
although cruiser, is really training
ship. Therefore, it is not likely that
the vessels visit has the political sig.
nificance which is apparently attached
to it in Spain.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-06-07
EIoHrY-EIoHr YEARS OLD.
Lewis Ketchum is One Of The Few Old
Timers Now Alive.

Lewis Ketchum, noted Indian
scout and hunter, living ten miles
southeast of Vinita, a fullblood
Delaware Indian, is in many re-
spects a noted character, repre-
sentative OF his race the like of
whom one can not now often meat. 4.
Uncle Lewis is So years old and
his eyes are still bright and clear
and he can see to shoot the head
off a squirrel ia the top of the
highest tree. Go years ago he was
a government Indian scout fight
ng wild Indians through the west
and used to frontier life. He was
a man OF marvellous strength and
agility in his younger days and
was a hunter and trapper on the
Kaw when Kansas City was a
village.
A few days ago Uncle Lewis
strarted home from town and
when he reached Cabin creek
found it swimming. He rode into
it and SWAN his mare across but
a young colt following refused TO
to take the water. He then at
tempted to recross and was wash
ed of his horse by the swift cur
rent aud saved himself by clinging
to some over-hangiDg branches
till help arrived and he was res
cued. He said today ho was not
frightened in the least while in
the swollen stream as the hand of
God bad been with him all
through the dangers of his long
life fighting with the Indians and
hunting amid the dangers OF wild
life long ago. AT one time he was
robust man weighing $50 pounds
bait now is so thin that he would
scarcely tip the scales at 100.