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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-09-12
\ ARIS had fallen. The Franco
> Prussian war was drawing to
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Prussian war was drawing to
Il close. Nothing was now
needed to insure peace except
the signing of the treaty. The pre-
liminary steps had already been taken.
Yet all was not finished; that portion
of France bordering on the Rhine still
lay in the iron grasp of Germany.
Prussian troops were scattered for
many leagues; here an army corps;
here regiment; here company; but,
seldom less than a company.
At the time these events were taking
place two regiments of German
infantry lay encamped on the road to
A-la-C, near the old chateau of the
Marquis Raoul de Champ Meliers.
Knowing he would not be ordered to
move for some time to come, one of
the colonels decided to take up his
quarters in the Chateau Meliers, which
was more comfortable than the open
camp on the roadway. So taking a
score of privates along with him, he
proceeded to occupy the chateau, re-
gardless of the protest of the rightful
owners. The Marquis de Meliers not
being at home, the servants vacated in
favor of the Prussians and awaited
results. The intruding colonel pro-
ceeded to make himself at home; he
assigned quarters to his men and
selecting rooms to his own liking,
ensconced himself therein, much to his
own satisfaction.
A few days passed away and nothing
in particular happened up to the night
of which 1 have to speak. On this
night the colonel after dining hastily
had caused fire to be built in the huge
fireplace, for the evening was some
what cold and rainy, and after telling
his orderly he desired to be alone he
had drawn his chair up in front of
the fire to mediate and smoke in
silence. The heat must have made him
drowsy, for he fell asleep. He knew
not how long he had slept, but he sud-
denly awOke with the consciousness
that he was not alone. AS he opened
his eyes his intuition became a reality,
for there, standing between.him:and the
freight, was the silhouette of gigantic
Frenchman dressed in the emperor's
uniform. The colonel gave a violent
start and rubbed his eyes to make sure
he was not dr.aming; when he saw
that the visitors arms were crossed on
his breast, and in his right hand a
pistol cleaning family in the obscurity
of the rooms, he knew it was grim
reality.
The Frenchman silently regarded the
colonel for a few moments and then
said:
"You are doubtless wondering how
gained access here, and who l en-. I
will tell you. Know then, thou fool,
that this chateau is honeycombed' with
secret passages of which 1 alone have
a knowledge. I am the. Marquis de
Champ Meliers. 1t is useless for you
to cry out for help, for have brought
a hundred lusty fellows with me.
Your men are all my prisoners and you
are completely in my power. l have
but to cry out and this room will be
instantly filed with armed retainers.
see you are about to ask me my
purpose in coming here when an over
whelming force of Prussian soldiers
are encamped few leagues away, and
1 will tell you. Ihad son who was
in the emperor's army; he wa taken
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-09-12
SALTWATER MINNESOTA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 1901

alive to the true Importance of a sug-
gestion will some day be found serenely
riding on the crest of the wave which
forever rolls toward success.
STRABO.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
Beware Uf A Cough.

\ cough is not disease but a symp-
tom. Consumption and bronchitis.
which are the most dangerous and fatal
diseases, have for their first indication a
persistent cough. and il properly treated
as soon as this cough appears are easily
cured. Cbambe-lain's Cough Remedy
has proven wonderfully successful, and
gained iis wide reputation and extensive
sale by its success in curing the diseases
which cause coughing. II il is not ben
eficial 1t will not cost you cent. For
sale by Rice's Drug Store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
The Spring Fever

is n nalady which no one can escape
at this seas N o' the year. The vitality
is usually overtax-d during the winter
months, and spring finds the system all
run down. The blopl is thinned and
impure. The kidneys and liver STE IN,
active resulting in loss Of energy and
appetite. and u arrangement OF the
nerves. Lich','s Celery Nerve Com
pound will purify Your blood tone up
and energetic. Sold by Rice's Drug
Store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

The town OF Liberty which lies
Just of the grant TO the south 10
taking on boom. The Hooper
Press says Smith and Watson
expect to have the goods in place
in their new store at Liberty
ready for business by the first OF
mex, week and that ]. n. Norviel
took load of household goods to
that town Wednesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
THE HOME GOLD CURE.
An lngeaious Treatment Of Curing
Drunkenness.

II is now generally known and under
stood that Drunkenness is disease and
not weakness. A body filled with poison,
and nerves completely shattered by
periodical or constant use Of intoxicat-
ing liquors, requires an antidote capable
Of neutralizing and eradicating this
poison, and destroying the craving fer
intoxicants. Sufferers may now cure
themselves at home without publicity or
loss Of time from business by this won
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has been perfected after many years OF
close study and treatment Of incbriates.
The faithful use according To directions
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Our records show the marvellous trans
formation Of thousands Of Drunkards
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CHILDREN CURE YOUR FATHERS!
This remedy is in no sense a nostrum
but is specific for this disease only. and
is 10 skillfully devised and prepared that
il Is thoroughly soluble and pleasant 10
the taste, NO that it can bc given in
cup Of tea or coffee without the know.
ledge Of the person taking it. Thousands
OF Drunkards have cured themselves
with this priceless remedy, and as many
more have been cured and made temper
ate by having the CURE" administered
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The HOME GOLD CURE" is sold
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All correspondence strictly eonilden
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The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

Biliousness ~ u condition character
ized by n disturbance of the digestive q
organs. The stomach is d-bil,tat-.i. the
liver torpid. the bowels constipaied.
There is "a ioaihing OF food, pnin In the
bowels, dizziness. coated tongue and
vomiting. frs, Of III. undisested or
partly diaested food and then of bile
Chnmberiain's Stomach md Liver Tab.
ie,s nllay the disturbances ~ the stom-
ach and create u healthy appetite.
They also tone up the liver 10 u heslthy
nction and regulate tn. boS.ls. Try
them and you ARE certain TO b~ much
pleased with The result, For Sale by
Ric-'s Drug Store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

Il, Is with good deal OF pleasure
and satisfaction TINT l recommend
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoes Remedy" says druggist A. W.
Sswtelle. Of Hartford. Conn. "a lady
customer. seeing the resDedy EXPOSED for
sale on my show case, said to me: i
really believe that medicine saved my
life the past summer while at the shore,
and she became no enthusiastic over its
merits that at once made up my mind
TO recommend 1t in tn" future. Re-
Gently gentleman came into my store
50 overcome with cole pains that he
sank af once TO the floor. gave him n
dose OF this remedy which helped him.
l repeated the dose and in fifteen min
u,es he left my store smilinely inform.
ing me that he felt as well ms ever"
Sold by Rice's Drug Store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
u M.L.. . D,s.,,se,.

What is the seating capacity OF
this carr" asked the curious pa,s~n-
ger.
We'll. that depends" answered the
conductor. guardrdly.
Depends ON ~hnt?"
''on the people. II you want an
estimate should say tha, its seating
capacity ia about IS men or 10 wom-
en."-Chicago Post.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
Sh,se Repairing.

Joseph ircarircc haS started up
again and is doing Shoe Repairing
upstairs over Mrs. Bain nes' MiIlin-
cry store and will be pleased to
receive the patronage of his old
customers
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
r.. sAy vssss 11,.s.

Amy IL 40 modest shr hiush~s
every tim. she goes ou, doors."
why. what shocks here. ths bare
Limbs OF III. trc~~?"
NO; III. weather strips. you know"
Philadelphia nuiietln.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
ONLY A LITTLE SONG.

II you want to buy n wagon,
Get the Studebaker make
For the hubs never crack,
And the axle won't break.
Now, talk about plows,
We almost make a gift
or the America gang
And Columbia high lift.
II you wish to own "A buggy,
We want to make you glad
You will find great pleasure
by buying the Initial toe pad.
We are also in the market
With n binder, mower and rake,
And il you buy Milwaukee,
You will make no mistake.
The man that will show you
lsa Mis>ourian by birth,
Arthur, l.. W., by name.
His goods are right,
His prices make dealers fight.
But the Missourian is not to blame.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
MANNl lllA,

Jackson-whas time do you ws,n. up
In the morning usually?
iimson-four o'clock.
Great Anakes' Why 80 sarlyr'
Il board st . hotel. and tAsts he
hour the man In the ns1t room Svss "
b~d."-H. y. Weekly.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
4 GssA TeaV,

Percy Now. II ! speak 10 your fs-
ther aud he gives his consent. then
III" next question Is. how are We W.
ing 10 live?
Edi,h-Don't worry. Percy. II you
live through that interview you can
live through nnything.-Judve.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
TIT fOR 'N0.

slopay-I want you 30 make another
suit for me.
Tailor trrluc'anily)-Ye.?
slopay-fes. Nov let me see some.
thing In the way OF cheek.
Taiior-tll right. but suppose you do
the same for mr.-Philad.lphia Press,
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
CONS FOR SALE.

l have three milch cows, one
three. year.old heifer and one year.
ling for sale. q miles southeast.
Mrs. W. 4. EWING.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
llsrsrs Wanted.

Two cars of horses and mules,
ranging IN height from lt-a Ia
l5.aa. These horscs must In broken
10 ride. short hack. blrky and IN
goNl flesh, iron, > To $ years old
and good color. Take thea, 10
Dronnngi,'s.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
WsssA Lite - ksev.

bacon-Doss yo,.r wife spsak aay
foreign language7
Egb~rt-w~ii. thst'a what I dosr
know. She sr~aks soins sort Of loa.
guax: In her. sleep which I doa't sesa
70 understand. nd.-foakers gssassuoa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
For Female COMPLAINTS.

And diseases arising from an impure
state OF the blood Lichiy's Celery Nerve
Compound is an invaluable specific
Sold by Rice Drug Store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
EARLY PLANTS.

Bn'h from hot bed and cold frame,
Of the very best varieties, includ-
my limited number Of strawberry
plants prop ngated from Kellogg's
celebrated high bred pedigree
plants. C. S. ALDRIoH.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

l.. ". Arthur handles gang
plows, surreys, bugpi"~. S,u,l..
baker wagons, Milwaukee binders
and mowers. and full line Of
repairs. Call aud seem them.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

You ar- much NOR, liable 10 have
disrnss when your liver and bowels do
not act properly. D-wius LATHE Early
R's~r~ remove the caus~ 81 d,s~asr.
I. ". Rice.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
When You o.. A H-sdsoh.

don't waste minute but 60 to your
druggist aud get . bor of krAusc's
Headache Capsules. They will prevent
palm. eveo though your skull we're
cracked. Tssv srs Harmless, t"o. Read
the guarantee. Price &c. S'ad by i,,c-
Drug Stoep.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

Charles B. Stutsman returned
Monday from weeks visit in
Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

Thomns McCl-lioni. of Denver.
late deputy u. q. attorney. rpcnt
the Sabbath with his parents Il
Wagon Wheel Gap.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

Corn rcache! 90 cents in Chicogo
Wednesday. the highest price
since 1899, when May wheat
sold nj $l.OO.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

A. J. White will sell nj Private
Sale nll Of his Household furniture
also tho ie.t fresh Cow IN the
valley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

GN lhe beat li.ccnt gAs lamp
nasi!e u tho world At
q. Il. SrUrsxAxs
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

Miss Mary Holmes. Of Denver,
arrived in the city Friday and is
visiting at Mrs. viii Statfo-,l's.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

Duck cggs for sale 1t 75c ,
dozen. CnARi.Es .ItorKiN.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18
FOR SALE.

Seed and marketable potatoes.
Enquire of ID. j. GIBDs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

Try the new remedy for costiveness,
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. Every box guaranteed. Price p
cents. For Sale by Rice's Drug Store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

Commencing May 18th, excur
sion tickets to Wagon Wheel Gap
will be on sale Saturdays and Sun
days good to return Mondays.
Fare for round trip 81 60.
j. G. STRAwN, Agent.
The Monte Vista journal., 1901-05-18

Some of our drug stores are
suspected of selling liquor without
a license or permit.
The age-herald., 1901-03-15

Opelika, March 4.-(Special.)- coun-
 convention for the nomination of dele gates to the constitutional convention met here today For the first time in long years there was split in the ranks of the white men, Democrats, Free Silver Democrats, gold bugs. Populists, indepen- de,ts, Farmers Alliance men, all met and -ur,i4 cd and all received recognition and had a love feast. The convention was large and harmonious and today's action insures the election of the nominated ticket and large majority for the consti- tuition. A. E. Barnett was made tempor- ary chairman of the convention and Messrs. H. T. Sanders and J. B. Fielder secretaries, on the recommendation of the county executive committee. These selec- tions were made permanent. Hons. Noah P. Renfro and E. c. Jackson were nom- mated as delegates to the constitutional convention from Lee County and the fol- lowing ten delegates selected to go to Montgomery: A. E. Barnett, T. J. Car lisle. F. Marlborough, G. A. Hayes, P. w. Green, w. M. Bass F. M. Renfro, A. J. McElhanri and H. G. Adams It is gen. erally understood that they will vote for Hon. G. P. Harrison for delegate from the Congressional district, and for Hon. s. O. Houston from the Senatorial dis trict
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
RUSSIA WILL HOLD
 ON TO MANCHURIA
The Reported Agreement Con-
 SlStS of Twelve Articles
IN KEEPING WITH POWERS
It Is Understood That Manchuria Is To Be Returned to China, But Rus sia Will Maintain Surzerainty
 On Certain Conditions.

Washington, March 14.-such informa- ton as has come to the officials hero indicate that the Russian agreement as to China consists of twelve articles. On their face, 1t Is said, they show a return of Manchuria to China, which would seem to be quite in keeping with the de- sire of all the powers. But this Is ao- complished upon certain conditions im- posed upon China, and it is understood that these conditions in effect establish a Russian suzerainty over Manchuria with Russian official occupying the chief executive position, quite similar to that of the British viceroy of India. Compar- ing this condition with India, it is said that if the present agreement is consum- mated Manchuria will be in much the same position as one of the Indian states, having certain degree of independence and yetaconforming all it's actions to the supreme authority over it.
 Chinese affairs received considerable at tention at the state department today, as the Chinese minister, the British ambas- sador and the Russian ambassador fol- lowed each other in long conferences With MT. Hay. It is understood that in the informal discussion with Count Cas- sini, an earnest intimation was conveyed to him that 1t would be most helpful in dealing with the subject If a clear and explicit understanding of Russias plans in this matter were forthcoming.
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
TREASURY CLERK
 EMBEzzLED S40OO Maj. w. H. Martin ConfesseS to Having Robbed North
 Carolina Treasury

Raleigh, N. C., March Ex-Governor Ay- cock today sent special message to the General Assembly, stating that a deficit has been found in the accounts of the States prisons in the treasury depart ment amounting to about $4OOO so far as has been ascertained at the present time The deficit appears to have begun early in the year 1900, or possibly before then. and continued until about the last of No vember of that year. The books have been changed so far as to force bal ances.
 This morning State Treasurer Lacey sent for Maj. w, H. Martin, who has for several years been clerk in the of- fee, until the 10th of March, 1901 and confronted him with the changes in the books. Major Martin admits the changes in the books and confessed that he took the money.
 He said he gave 1t to the church and in charity. This afternoon he was ar- rested for embezzlement. He waived ex- animation and was bound over to court in a bond of $4000. Being unable to give it he was sent to jail.
 Major Martin is 60 years old. He came here from Harrisburg, Pa., In 1885,
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
QUORUM FAILED
 TO MATERIALIZE. Neeting of City Council Post
 poned Until Tonight
FEW OF FAITHFUL PRESENT
Majority Were Interested In County Convention, Which Was Late In AdlournIng-Important Busi-
 mess on the Calendar.

The adjourned meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen which was set for last night was continued until to- night by reason of the failure to muster . quorum, due to the fact that a ma jority of the board were delegates or otherwise interested in the County con vention, which did not adjourn until 7s0 o'clock
 A few of the faithful put in an appear ance at the council chamber, but after waiting until after o'clock, Mayor Drennen announced that the meeting would be postponed until this evening, when several important matters will come up for consideration.
 The principal business before the board is the proposition of the Metropolitan Rapid Transit Company for a franchise, which has been hanging fire for some months. The street railway committee submitted it's report on the petition some weeks ago, and 1t Is probable that the matter will be closed at tonight's meet ing.
 Another matter to come before the board is the ratification of the contract with A stockmar, who was awarded the contract to build the new city hall. There was some hitch in the signing of the contract that has been strengthened out by the city hall committee, which will be submitted to the council.
 The annual reports of the city officers which have been compiled will probably be submitted and other business trans acted.
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
CALHOUN.

Anniston, March 14-(Special. .)-The Democratic county convention of Calhoun County met in this city today in the City Court room T. w. Coleman, Jr, was in the chair and the business of the conven- ton was quickly disposed of. Three names were presented as nominees to the consti- tutional convention from Calhoun Coun- ty, John T. Martin of Jacksonville, w. w. Whitesides of Oxford, law offices in this city; and A. P. Agee of Anniston
 Vote was taken by beats. Martin and Whitesides were nominated, the vote standing: Martin 94; Whitesides 70; Agee 63
 Eleven delegates were selected for the tate convention from Calhoun County. The delegation is composed of the follow ing; J. H. Cox of Piedmont, J. B. Good win, T W. Coleman, w. A. Davis, s. J. Bowie, F. L. Blackman, W. c. Tunstall, Frank Nelson of Anniston; R. P. Thoma- son of Oxford. and D. F. Weaver of Weavers. The delegation was uninstruct- ed Before adjourning the convention adopted the following resolutions, pre- sented by MT. D. c. Blackwell, the only resolution coming before the body:
 Resolved, That this convention is op- posed to any increase in the constitu- tional limit of taxation for state, county or municipal purposes"
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
LIM MESToNE.

Athens, March 14.-(Special)-Thec coun- ty Democratic executive committee met at the courthouse in this place today for the purpose of counting the vote cast in the primary election last Saturday, and to declare the nominee Colonel Sanders, candidate for Representative from the Senatorial district, acting under the di- rection of the committee, at It's former meeting selected the following delegates to attend the convention from this coun- ty, who are all his personal friends, and who will vote for him: R. M. Rawls, k. M, Richardson, w. R. Walker Walter McWilliam, H. B. Malone, H. c. Thach and Thomas c. Mcclellan. The commit tee after counting the vote and casting up the total found that Hon. Earle Pet tus had received the majority or votes cast and so declared him the nominee of the Democratic party for representative in the proposed constitutional convention from this county.
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
SHELBY.

Columbiana, March 14.-(Special) 1.-The Democratic county convention of Shelby County was called to order at noon to- day. Hon. B. S. Lyman, chairman, and N c. White, secretary, were chosen as temporary officers
 w B. Browne, J. A. Moore, Dr. B. P. Chandler, Dr. J. H. Gum, J. F. Pope, T. J. Martin and J. R. White were se- lected as delegates to the State conven- ton.
 Hon. J. R. Beavers was nominated by exclamation as the Democratic candidate from Shelby County to the Constitutional convention.
 A motion prevailed instructing dele gates to the State convention to use all honorable means to secure the nomina- ton of Hon. E. s. Lyman as Senatorial delegate to the Constitutional conven- ton.
 A resolution was passed denouncing the Senator and Representative in the Legis- lature from this county and district TOT having passed a bill removing the county site from Columbiana to Calera-
The age-herald., 1901-03-15
MOBILE.

Mobile, March 14.-(Special )-The coun- ty Democratic convention met today and selected the following delegates to the state convention, which will elect dele gates to the constitutional convention, to be held shortly under resolution adopted by the last Legislature: E. L. Russell, P. J. Lyons, H. T. Smith, Joseph Mc- Namara, S. R. Prince A. s. Lyons, Sam uel Neuberger H. T. Inge. F. O. Hoff- man, C. w. Butt. George Holt, Joe L.. W. Goldsby, John Craft. L. c. Fry, R.. V. Taylor, D. V. O'Connor and J. w. Gray Hon. Gregory L. Smith was in dorsed as delegate from this Senatorial district. Resolutions were adopted in dorsing the Register and the Herald, thus reading out of the party the Item, which supported the independent ticket at the last primaries and election.