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The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-23
NO NEWS OF THE DISCOVERY.
The Little Mail Steamer ProbabI,
Lost In Alaskan Waters,

Port Townsend, Wash, Dec. 22.-The
steamer Dolphin, which arrived from
the North to-day. brought no tidings
of the United States mail steamer Dis
covery which sailed from Juneau early
in November for Dutch Harbor and
was sighted by the steamer Elk on
Nov. ID at Wood Island Since that
time nothing has been seen or heard of
her. Shipping men, as we'll as friends
and relatives of the crew, have about
given up hope of the safety of the
steamer and those on board.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-23
Oldest Indian squnvv Dies.

Lacrosse. Wis, Dec. 22.--Nuc- Sc Ca,
the Oldest Indian squaw in the United
States, died to-day in the Winnebago
Indian camp. Barron's Island, aged 1913.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-23
A Banker Dies at Hot springs,

Hot Springs, Ark, Dec. CIV. II.
Dickinson, a prominent banker of Red
wood Falls, Mimi, died here to-day of
kidney trouble.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-23

st. Petersburg, Dec. 23.-The Gar
has charged the Grand Duke Alexan-
der Michaielovtich to form a commit
tee to draft a law regarding maritime
trade and navigation.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-23

Members of the Royal Academy
Paint water CoIOrs for Maiesties.

London. Dec. 23.-The Royal Acad-
envy has prepared unique present for
their majesties in honor of the access
sion to the throne. The seventy MEM
bers of the academy have each paint
ed a water color of uniform size; these
pictures are now being privately ex-
hibited at Burlington House prior to
their presentation to their majesties.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-23
English organist for Carnesie Hall.

London, Dec. 23.--Edwin Lemare, the
organist of ST. Margaret's. Westmin-
lister has accepted the position of or
ganIst at Carnegie Hall, Pittsburg.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-11-14
1t Saved Her Life.

Gooch's Mexican Syrup has accom-.
plished q cure in this neighborhood
which has astonished the people. Miss
Davis was given up to die by her attend.
ing physician. She had lung fever.
The doctor said she would die before
morning, and advised to discontinue
his medicine, as it was doing her no
good. Her parents had a bottle Of
Gooch's Mexican Syrup and Gooch's
Quick Relief in the house. They at
once began to give the Syrup in doses
one hour apart, and frequently bathed
her chest with the Quick Relief. Before
morning she was better, and after using
a few bottles of each, she is almost as
we'll as ever. 1t was almost like raising
the dead, and has established the repu.
tation of Gooch's Mexican Syrup here
as a cough remedy; we can sell nothing
else. +. N. SANps
Trimble, Athens Co.. O.
Gooch's Mexican Syrup cures a simple
cough as if by magic, and is the best
remedy for whooping cough. Price csc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-11-14
s. L. Darrah, Ed Biggs. s. 9. Penni-

3. u. Darrah, Ed Biggs,. 8. @. PENN.
we'll and w. r. Moore testified the
general reputation for truth and moral.
ity of Mrs. Charlotte Farnes wat good,
and j. F. Penniwell said he did NOT
know anything about it.
Charles Teale denied q conversation
with Ernest Jones at Tuskeego in which
he asked Jones why he was telling he
saw Ira Hammond at Croford's. He
was followed on the stand by Ernest
Jones who said Teale did ask him
the question at Tuskeego.
Austin Howard, L. j. Barr, Sylvester
Rev, and ]. F. Hopkins testified the
reputation of Mrs. Rilla Boynton, one
of the defendants witnesses was bad,
while w. w. Lucas said he was not &C.
quainted with it.
DR.. Eiker was recalled and testified be
gave Maud Stone a prescription on Ma y
81, 1900, but it contained nothing to
produce an abortion.
Levi Brooks was recalled and testified
to a conversation with DR.. Crotford
prior to Maud Stones death, in which he
said it was easy to commit an abortion.
That a had come there and that
a man had come there that night and
DR.. Croftord anne down and admitted
him. That DR.. Crofford had afterward
said it was the woman's husband. That
this woman did not wear a veil but a
yelled woman had come there and there
was a mixup as to which woman was
which and who was who.
George Evans, Mendell Clum and
Hattie Vandertlugt testified the reputa-
ton of Mrs. Rllla Boynton was good,
the state having attempted to impeach
her.
The last of the witnesses we're exam
ined a few minutes before 3 o'clock, and
Judge Towner excused all of the wit.
nesses in the case.
County attorney A. p. Olsen made
the opening argument or summing up
Of the evidence of the case to the jury
and his remarks occupied the time until
time to adjourn. The arguments in the
case will not be concluded before to.
night or tomorrow.
We have endangered to give our
readers all of the important evidence
in the case on both sides. The case has
not yet gone to the jury and we do not
think it proper to express an opinion as
to the guilt OF innocence of the accused
until the jury renders its verdict. You
can read the evidence and draw your
own conclusions.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-11-14
pi1e-ine Cures piIesI
Money refunded if it ever fails.
international Live Stock Exposi-
tion, Chicago, December
30, 1901.

For this event, which includes also
the annual convention of the National
Live Stock Association, the Chicago
Great Western railway will on Deem
Der "a, sell excursion tickets to Chicago,
good to return December Sth, at n
fare plus 81 for the round trip. For
further information apply to any Great
Western Agent, Or j.. P. Elmer, G.P. A.,
Chicago. ll.4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-11-14

Farmers & Traders State Bank vs.. 4.
E. Horner ct ux, judgment on note.
Dwight Freeman vs.. Charles H.. Van
horn ct ux., dismissed without prejudice
as to Clara Vanhorn.
s. A. Gates VS.. Benz. F. Rusher ct ux.,
ct tied.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-11-14
For Oklahoma real estate, write or
call on C.. q. Jordan. Enid, O. T:

WANTED-seyeral persons of character and
good reputation in each state zone in this
county requ1red) TO represent and advertise
old established wealthy business house Of
solid financial standing. Salary $500 weekly
with expenses additional, all payable in cash
each Wednesday direct from head ofacAae
Horse and carriage furnished, when nsgA
sary References. Enclose self add
stamped envelope. Manager. 3l6
Building, Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-11-14
Probate.

Estate of George Adams, sale and deed
to G. w. Robinson approved.
Estate of Matte A. Weeks, sale and
deed to ]. w. Jefries approved.
Estate of John Weable, final report
approved.
Estate of George Hall. On hearing
on petition as to John and Jane Hall,
the parties are dismissed.
Estate of Ann Wallace, will probated
and S. Varga appointed executor with
out bond.
Estate Of John Carter, will probated
and w. H. Carter appointed executor
without bond.
Estate of James NJ. Layton, will pro.
bated and H. r. Layton appointed ex-
ecutor without bond.
Estate Of o. NJ. Turpin, j. N. Gates
appointed administrator. bond $500. +,
Criminal.
State vs.. James Gilreath and George
Overholtzer, defendant Gilreath enters
plea of guilty of assault and battery,
fined $25 and costs. Il
Law and Equity.
Assignment of D. and A. B. Stearns
ct al, report of sales and deeds to l. N.
Beavers and Geo. M. Russell approved.
Iowa Central Building & Loan Assn
vs. H. w. Teale, report of receiver ap
proved and discharged.
Maggie Patterson vs.. James r. Pat.
terson ct al, report of sales and deeds
to w. K. Green, Nancy M. Wolfe and
Q. G. Waters approved.
Clara P. Farrell VS.. Leon Hotel Go.
ct al, dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
L. j. Landes VS.. Town of Grand River,
dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
Luther Manchester vs.. May Clark ct
al, report of sale and deed to Grace M.
Hutchinson approved.
VIM. Woodland VS.. Fannie L. McVay,
default and judgment on note for 5000.
In matter of disseminating Incorpora.
ton.
Of Town Of Grand River, cause dismissed.
Mary B. Hidy VS.. s. j.. Keeran ct al,
decree of partition.
Laoml Keown VS.. Thomas Keown,
dismissed.
John N. Andrews vs.. Wilson Fisher,
decree quieting title.
w. j. Beck VS.. K. & w. r. R., settled.
Harriet A. Sprague VS.. Charles B.
Sprague, dismissed.
Isaac Weber vs.. Unknown heirs of
Andrew r. Rilea, decree quieting title.
Maggie Orfeld VS.. Charley Orfield,
divorce granted.
Rock Island Plow Co. VS.. Gardner &
Porter, judgment on note.
Adeline Burnett VS.. &. L. Burnett,
divorce granted.
Laomi keown VS.. 7. Il. Keown, di.
vorce granted.
Estella +. Shaffner VS.. Samuel Shaft.
ner, divorce granted.
3. M. Russell receiver VS.. II. A. Tap.
scott, dismissed
Jennie Enlmons VS.. Jordan Emmons.
divorce granted.
James Creswell VS.. Oscar j. Freeman
ct Tx decree quoting tltle.
B. Gribble VS.. w. L. Suinn, judgment
on one note.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-11-14
Healthy Children Are Happy.

Mothers Worm Syrup makes children
healthy by expelling the worms that
make them ill. Children eat it on
bread.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-08
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Three rural mail routes viii he c,tab-
h,hcd out uf Mansfield, Tex. on March
I. serving lsll people
T. g. Hurruye-, merchant. was shot
bv b W Cook roo Wuthoriord. Tex
IN, wound b.. serious.
Henrietta, Tex, viii soon have clcc.
tric lights
4 national hank has been organized
at Rodgers, Tex
The Italian ministry has resigned.
Smallpox is causing alarm 40 Glas.
gov, Scotland Nearly 800 cases there.
General Julian lro,tn, Venezuelan
rebel, has becn captured hy government
forces
The British will send more troops 10
South Africa 90 fight Beers.
Roberts jcwclry store 90 Frcdcrick,.
burg, Tex, was destroyed by fire. Loss
5000
The san Antonio fair will open ON
Oct. l3 and close ON oct. 81.
In the local option precincts in Na.
varro county, along the Cotton Beltrail.
road, the Pacific Exprr,, commnv
returned OBS jugs OF whisky 90 Cora.
cana liquor dealer, that were un@Icd
for
Captain Russell B'as.ly.a Mississippi
river pioneer dIrl 900 st Paul. Mimi
Horace Sil.by died 900 Souaa Falls.
n. Y. Ho invented tho steam fire cu.
giup.
Total number of the British killed n
the war iu South Africa exceed, 1900
Fifty MAYA Indians wara killed md
100 wounded iuu fight with Mexican
truop-
Thomas O.. Barsor who shot Row
John Kpllra Arlington. y. y. m,
been denied bail
Because his separated wife refused t1
allow che husband t1 sgo his boy. tha
husband, John Glenn fatally shot hi-
wife aud killed himself
John G. Foraker shot and dangerously
wounded W NJ Hanhright at Joplin
Mo, over 81 grocery bill
Mrs John Matthew, Christian
Science woman, died NJ Wabash. Ind.
refusing all medical aid Il il claimed
medicine would have saved her.
Either Secretary Root. Attorney Rich.
ards or p g. Knox will succeed Attor.
ney General Grggs IN President Nc.
Kinlcy's cabinot.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-08
TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
The Senate Almost Unanimously
Passes the Libel Bill.
THE TEXT BOOK BILL
Senate Committee Recommends That Il
BE- Made Applicable 10 Al Cities.
Doublr- Header Measure r..
ported FatorablJ.

Au.tin. Feb THE senate p1s,ad
tho libel Dim yesterday Tho senators
with one cEcepi1n, pmriially agrced
to accept Mr. Staples amended bin with
some slight changes Mr. Savage with.
drew his substitute and Mr. Staples
amended Din. with tac changes Mon
toned, was finally passed with the
emergency clause, Mr. MCGEE alone
voting uo.
The bill viii now go 20 the house and
will Boz referred 90 Judiciary committee
No /
Senator Miller secured onuu-mcnt
Of Mr Bnfys DIN providing for tho
location and o.'oh umHt 0l three ad-
ditIunm state agricultural and expert
mcut station, mi.r f.. n-n and
control OF Oh. Aaau.. HuI Muhuu-
iral college oi TrM.. defining thcobIect
0i such stations. describing how they
shall hg located and aHpupraf.us 3l.-
oll for tha purpose 1f carrying the act
into ,HHt Thc4 stations are 20 par.
trulmly investigate che growing of
rico HuI other cereals.
Mr. Stafford secured the cnrru.ment
Of Dos b.l requiring counties % furnish
thu.r own 'IA assessment u.I-
Tho senate committee recommends
that thc text book measure bo made ap-
p.mbIr tp AN cities.
The senate committee 0n labor re-
ported favlmbiy the doublc.hoader bin.
Somtur Dlrcll wa, NOT present. but he
hll already indicated that he would
make minority report This measure
pomi, tu provoke one OF tine most in.
t.ru-f.ug debate. uf the session.
The house transacted no husincs,
The session wa, taken mp In debating
the addition off name, to escort New
York business mon and the Din ure,rrib.
ing the amount Ui money candidate
muy use
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-08

forsythe, Ga, Feb Elm front Of a
leading hotel Of this town last night a
book entitled the History Of the Unit.
cd States written by an unknown
name aud printed by an unknown house.
was publicly burned in coffin. Ad.
drr.,g, wero made by three leading citi.
z'u, ut the town including two ex.
Judges. The coffin was brought 10 the
funeral pyre by Confederate Veterans.
The objection 10 the book lay in the fact
that it incl led the words rebel, ere.
bcllion' ana insurgents The speeches
were not directed against the northern
people, but only against the authors Of
OF such histories.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-08
oPENINe oF PARLIAMENT.
King Edward Decide. to Tee the An
cient state Coach Whip.

london, Feb. An doubt as TO the
nature of the ceremony 90 D. observed
at the opening % parliament on Feb. Il
ha, been set 90 rest by the official an.
nouuremcut chat 10 has been definitely
determined that King Edward viii open
tho first parliament with full state Ger.
cm0nial The ancient state coach whip
which has NOT begnu,ed since the prince
c1us1rt's death win Doe employed and il
goes to the coach builders for renoya.
tion pf its costly panel paintings and
gilt embellishments The precedent Of
1855. the last occasion on which Queen
Victoria opened parliament in person.
has been followed The entrance will
b. through the great gates under Victo.
ria tower, the sovereign and his suite
passing thence 90 the robing room. It
has a black marble stairway. which for
year has been encased In wood. Thence
they viii 90 through the gallery and the
prince, .chambcr into the house Of
lords
An order for a dress for the peeress
has bccn drawn up, indicating that
Queen Alexandria will accompany the
king The peeress is ordered te wear a
black costume, with no trains. low cut
dress black feathers on head and wells
NJ ornaments permitted The king
win wear full robes perhaps without a
crown. Al peers will b. in court dress
and r1hos and an state officials will be-
present as IN drawing room. except they
wil wear their robes. The king will
occupy the throne and the great officers
of state viii be- grouped around him.
I. is understood that Sir Arthur Biggs
who was private secretary % Queen
Victoria, viii be appointed private sec.
rCuy Co duke Of Cornwall and York.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-08
WOULD NOT CLOSE.
Joint Keepers At Topeia Tan TO Keep
Their Promises.

lhHtr Promises.
Topeka. Feb. 7.-"Joint." were closed
yesterday aside from few side door.
and tHe keeper, have promised the city
and county officials that they will get
rid of their stock. Of liquors Chief Of
Police Suhl and Sheriff Cook went
from place % place Tuesday night warn.
ing the joints that they must Close
their places and ke.D them closed. and
all gave their word that they would
ae.l poo mar liquor when Mr.. Nation
heard taIs now. ,he showed but little
am"i emotion and simply said. Thank
Col"
"Eat d1 vuu fhuk th.s viii do any
p.rmuaHt e'l D1 y0u think the,s
.aIpou- w.l STAY cIa-ad," wn, asked her.
~ think they wil. She replied. Il
thiul, rhey are shut mp for good They
will newer open ari1 if the women
c9nt.ru. fl ha y.alHt"
GLOW lug wl yal remain in To-
pes
"Juu lam H.r.d thar have kept
Oh. promise m.I. h-t week that /
would ay until every join, ya. CLOSED.
Thn . wll gl elsewhere"
While tho officials were making the
round % the joints. Mrs. Nation and
her follower. were holding a secret
meeting IN the Congregational church.
The fact wa, known % the 'jointists. q"
aud the belief that another raid was BE-.
ing planned apparently had weight in
their determining tl cl0sc.
In spite OF promises 90 close. all the
saloon pr1rrioturs had their places open
again last night
Mrs Nation announces that she has
Hma plans Cor future arfion which will
make the "i1.ulst, remember that she
Is ,tiii in the city, bat she does not di.
vulga them
The Home Defenders. which isthe or.
mnInti1n formed hv Mrs. Nation. he'll
another secret meeting % which no ono
hut members with the password were
admitted
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-08

Kan,a. City Fob. 1-Jo,eph Rodgpr,
n nogro saloon porter and h., wife were
burned to death here Rodgers had
been % The grocery store ilr supplies.
and brought home SOME gasoline IN nu
open pitcher Near the store was % rol
hot heating stove As ,oun 70, Rogers
stepped inside. the gasoline in the
pitcher exploded and thc room was %
furnace 300 uu instant Both Rodgers
and wife were dead when the hrgmcu
arrived.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-08
MRS. NATION RELEASED.
The Charges for Smashing the senate
saloon Dismissed.

Topeka Feb. Tho case against
Mrs Carrie Nation for smashing The
semite joint was called in the police
court this morning About 100 Of
Mrf Nat'ons follower, wcre present.
AZ the request of Assistant Attorney
Bosch the charge was dismissed and
Mrs NatI0n and the women in the
courtroom then sang Nearer Ny God
70 Thee ~ Police Judge Mayoe man.
aged % stop che singing. but Chief Of
Police stahl refused % interfere
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-08

states that within the last four weeks
he has ridden allover Cedar. Wolf. Tow.
s1n aud kiamitia counties among IA.
Choctaw full bloods and no has fot.
thnm nnint.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-08

General Corbin may get General
Miles place when he rctires next Au.
gust.
Miss Grace White viii start news.
paper % be named The Reasonor in op.
position % Bryan, C0mmoner.
To quell an election riot az Bucharest.
soldiers had 10 kill three persons and
wounded many others.
The duke Of Cornwall and York. the
next heir 20 the kingdom Of Great Brit.
ain, has about recovered from his sick.
ness.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-08
Chooiaw. Arc Quiet.

Paris, Tex, Feb. 6.-United States
Marshal Jim Ennis Of Antlers. |. T.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-08

L'redo, Tex, Feb. &C. d. Harrison
well known In electrical circles through.
out Texas and Illinois was caught in
shaiting and killed az the sevino mine.
IN Mexico Tuesday. As an expert he
was examining the electrical plant put
IN by company he represented.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1901-09-20

levy fixed, the total taxes OF the
county, if there were no delin-
quents, would amount to s101 .029.-
10. The board will continue in
session few days longer to com
plete some unfinished business Of
the July term.
Harvest Home Ball.
A grand Harvest Home ball will be Civ
en- in the Wilson Opera House on Friday
September 9th The maDagementis spar
ing 10 pains to make this the event OF the
season Arrangements have been made
for first class supper. Don't forget the
date. Friday night Sept. 9th
Estray Notice.
Came to my place about the 18th OF May,
one bay mare about two years old. weigh
about $50 pounds no brands visible Own
er please come and pay charges or the an
imal will be sold according to law.
ADELrSE BoLfS
Hazel Wood butter for sale at
the City Meat Market.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1901-09-20
Opt;czl Goods.

f. s. Booth has now one OF the lar
gest stocks OF optical goods in Nex
Perce county. Persons wishing any
thing in this line can obtain the best
by consulting Mr.. Booth, who is a
graduate Optician.
Post Office building,
Nezperce, Idaho.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-06
Met His Match.

That well known historical person
age. Augustus the Strong, elector OF
Saxony, has furnished the subject for
many tale OF his wonderful muscular
power We need refer only TO one
characteristic story In which. however,
he met his match On the occasion in
question he entered blacksmiths
shop. To show his suit how strong he
was, picking up several horseshoes, he
broke one after the other, asking the
blacksmith whether he had no better.
When 1t came TO paying the bill, the
Elector Augustus threw six dollar
piece on the anvil. II was very
thick coin The blacksmith took II up,
broke 1t in half. saying, Pardon me.
but | have given you good horseshoe.
and ! expect n good coin In return"
Another six dollar piece was given
him. but he broke that and five or six
others. when the humiliated elector put
an end 10 the performance by handing
the blacksmith II louisd'or, pacify,ng
him by saying. THE dollars were prob
ably made of bad metal, but this gold
piece, | hope, is good"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-06
III. One mil, MenI.

Dr. George Fordyce. the celebrated
anatomist and lecturer ON chemistry.
used TO eat one meal n day and one
meal only. hut II was a mighty one.
washed down with liberal drafts OF
wine and beer. At o'clock every day
he used TO enter certain chophouse
and take his seat at a table always re-
served for him. \ silver tankard con-
tanning n quart Of strong ale. a full
bottle Of port and n quarter Of pint OF
brandy were placed before him imme-
diately.
The moment the waiter announced
the doctors arrival the cook put
pound and half Of rump steak on the
fire. and to while away the time until
the steak should he properly broiled
the walter brought the doctor some
tempting morsel like a broied chicken
or a plate Of fish When he had eaten
this, Or. Fordyce drank half Of his
brandy aud then began on his steak.
While eating the steak hc drank the
tankard of ale ana after that the rest
Of the brandy. The waiter then un-
corked the bottle OF port. and the doc
tor proceeded slowly to enjoy II until Il
was all gone. lie spent an hour and a
half daily at his one meal and after II
returned home TO give his lectures on
chemistry, which are still quoted ms
classics of that science. lie ate nothing
else until the next day. when he re-
turned at the same hour 10 the same
chophouSc for the same sort Of a meal.
DR.. Fordyce lived TO bc siXty-siX years
old and kept up his one meal custom 10
the last
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-06
The NeIeht OF Ice.

The iccmau and the coalman are
often suspected Of giving short weights
maybe oftener suspected than guilty;
maybe oftener guilty than suspected.
The means Of testing the weight of
from ten to thirty pounds of ice are
not always at hapd in the house, but a
close estimate Of the weight can he
reached by multiplying together the
length. breadth and thickness of the
block in inches and dividing the prod
uct by thirty. This will give very
closely the weight in pounds. Thus, If
n block Of ice is 10 by 10 by o, the prod
uct Is 800, and this divided by thirty
gives thirty pounds as the correct
weight \ block 10 by 10 by weighs
twenty pounds. This simple method
can be easily applied, and it may serve
to remove unjust suspicion or to detect
short weights.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-06
Searching FOR n soul.

Before the astonished eyes of num-
ber of Parisians n singular funeral GER
emony took place the other day.
A resident property owner in the Rue
Malte- Brun had just died. on the even.
ing OF his death, when darkness had
fallen. his relations. five or six IN mum.
Der. each provided with lantern,
slowly made the circuit OF the garden,
as If they were searching for something
in the walks when they came to n
large heap Of stones, they turned each
one of them over aud then re-entered
the house.
This curious procession is an old Nor.
man custom. The dead person was a
native Of the country near Glsors. BE
fore interring the dead Il is necessary
according 10 the tradition. 20 investi
gate and see that the soul Of the de
ceased is not concealed in corner OF
his property or under some rubbish.