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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-24
Wanted to Go to One of His Wed
tsinCS

The Rev. DR.. -. a prominent cler-
gyman. relates with much gusto the
following story about himself His
present wife. by the way is not the
wife OF his youth nor yet OF his early
manhood. but the lady Of his third
choice. and as consequence the doc
tors set Of olive branches spring from
divers maternal ancestry.
Such condition Of affairs" said
the doctor. might at times become
embarrassing except for the thorough
amiability Of ali concerned l confess.
however. to slightly disconcerted
feeling when shortly before my third
marriage l was approached By one Of
my daughters. girl Of 8 and one who
called my second wife mother, with
the question: Papa. will you let me
go to see you married? have never
been at any Of your weddings Fun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-24
SNYDER TIE s,Js.n

EAe Eea who he~e gaze before uS
Have sung the songn we sing.
2he words Of our clsmorous chorua.
They were heard Of the ancieat king.
TIE cAordo OF the Tyre that thrill e.
They were struck in the years gone N
And the arrows OK death that kill a.
Are found where our fathers lie.
TIE vanity sung OF the preacher
Is vanity still today;
The moan OF the stricken creature
Has rung n the woods Away.
But the songs are worth resinging,
With the change Of no single noeas
And the spoken words are ringing
Az they rang in the years remots.
There is no new road to follow, love.
Nor need there ever be,
For the DID, with It's hill and hollow. love
II enough for you and me.
Charles R. Bacon il Century.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-24
Dfvining Rods.

The only trustworthy divining rod
that has ever been made is fortunately
cheap. 1t has steel head and wood
en- handle and is shaped something like
an anchor Any man who wants one
should 90 to hardware store and ask
for pio-ax.-Youth's Companion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-24

FL Paso. Texas, April l6 "A
shocking and mysterious tragedy
was enacted in Juarez, Mexico, last
night when Andres Garcia sent 3
bullet crashing through the head of
his young bride and then blew out
his own brains A fit of unreasonable
jealousy was probably the cause Of
The act
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-24
Philadelphia Feline Dupl,city.

It was during the natural history
hour
Give me- asked the teacher. IAN
example Of the alleged deceitful char
acter Of the cat"
"In restaurants 1t Is sometimes said
to pass itself off for rabbit" answer
ed the head boy.-Philadelphia Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-04-24
Generous.

whats your fare?" asked old Flint.
skin Of his cabby the other day and
was met with the stereotyped reply:
''Well. sir. will leave that to you.
Thank you: you're very kind" said
old F.. buttoning up his pockets and
walking off. You're the first person
who ever left rue anything yet. Lon.
don Fun.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
GENERAL LOUIS BOTHA.


that it must have been granted on the
solicitation of the Beers, and take the
view that Kitchener would never have
consented to it unless he felt practical
ly sure it would result in an impor-
tant advance toward the termination
of hoStilitieS.
The Daily Chronicle says that Botha
was in close place and that the terms
offered by Kitchener were that gen
eral amnesty would be granted to all
who surrender, as well as TO all pris-
oners except those Cape Dutch who,
being British subjects. had actively TO-
mented Boer resistance. DeWet and
Steyn We're. however. expressly eX-
cluded from the amnesty: that if peace
were concluded the government would
assist in rebuilding the farm houses
and other buildings destroyed under
military eXigencies, would reinstate
the lawful owners. and would help
them stock their farms. DeWet and
Steyn both remained rreconcilable.
They declined any terms, DeWet add
ing that Oh his part the war had be-
come one Of revenge and he intended
to do all the mischief he could.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Iowa Miners and Operators.

Ottumwa, Ia, March THE joint
scale committee of the miners and
operators. district 13. United Mine
Workers, has finished the work of fix
ing a mining scale. for the district
The most trouble is now in the first
subdistrict, comprising the southern
tier of counties of Iowa and northern
tier of counties of Missouri. The
prices have been fixed there on mining,
but the two sides cannot agree on dead
work, deficient coal and entry work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Another Man for the Nomination.

Des Moines, Ia. March 9-The an
nouncement of the candidacy of John
Herriott, eX-State treasurer for the
Republican nomination for governor
was made through the columns of his
home paper, the Stuart Locomite. yes
terday. Herriott is the fifth candidate
in the field. ID. J. Palmer, prospect
i've candidate, will await definite news
from Conger before announcing his
position
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Great Britain's Answer Received.

Washington. March 1.-THE an
swer of the British government to the
amendment to the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty. made by the senate. was re-
ceived by the British ambassador and
communicated to Secretary Hay. The
contents of the document has not yet
been made public, but it probably re-
fleets the earnest wishes of the British
government to have the Nicaraguan
waterway international in character.
instead of confined to the United
States
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
b., c. r.. and n. strike Situation.

Cedar Rapids, Ia. March 1.-THE
situation at the B., c. Il. and \. shops
where over 300 men are out because
of the demand of the company that a
piece work schedule shall be adopted.
remains the same, but rapid develop
ments are expected. The company re-
fuses to concede the point and the men
are organizing for siege Previous
to last week not fifty out of the entire
number of men in the shops belonged
TO any labor organization, but now
practically every one of them holds a
membership in some union.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
IOWA STATE COLUMN.
Telegraphic Matters of Interest to Our
Own People.
Happenings Throughout the State Re-
corded for the Benefit of the Read
ers of This Paper.

Des Moines, Ia, March 11.-Repre-
sentatives of six Iowa colleges met
here Thursday to consider the invita-
fion from President George L. Mac
Lean, of the State university, to be-
come members of United Society
council for the purpose of 'consid-
ering the general educational policy of
the university as related to the educa-
tional needs of the state and to the
public and private schools and col
leges of the state" 1t was agreed to
neither decline nor accept President
MacLean's invitation at present, but a
committee was appointed to consider
the matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
ITALIANS ARE TERRIFIED
Dust and Ashes and Blood-Red Rain the
Cause.

Cause.
Rome. March IL Aterrible Afri-
can wind swept over Italy All south
ern and central Italy was in its bane
full grasp The air, hot and enervat-
ing, was laden with sand and dust.
Since early morning Rome has been
enveloped in a suffocating cloud of
dust which for centuries has been the
bane and terror of countries border
ing OH the Mediterranean sea. At
Avellino Naples, Sorrento. Caserta
and many other points fell showers of
what appeared to be dust and ashes.
While the scorching. parching winds
blew the heavens were atiame with an
CRY color, making spectacle at once
awful and terror-inspring. The
whole of Sicily was visited by blood
colOred rains. At Rome the sky was
yellow: at Naples red. The inhabi-
tants are terror-stricken. In Naples
every one of the churches was packed
with frightened and superstitiOus peO-
pie. frantically beSeeching the saints
for protection. Some dreadful diSas-
ter is looked for the red sandstone ac-
cording to popular belief. always pres
aging some mighty calamity.
4 dispatch from Palermo, Sicily,
says The "blood-rain'' is falling all
over Sicily. 1t is an infrequent phe-
nomena here and is terror-inSpiring.
The rain drops resemble coagulated
blood. They are thick with blood-red
dust. which is probably swept up from
the African deserts and borne hither
on the strong wind now blowing
Ever since Sunday night red cloud
has stretched across the heavens, the
sky being cOlOred Il deep red. Storms
of this nature usually last from TWEEN
ty-four to forty-eight hours. They
have been known to last for week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
GuQIQnIeed SQ|Q|y 5000 Ye0T|y
Appointment of Administrator

of the estate of Andrew \. Wick Deceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the
subscriber has been duly appointed Admins
traitor 10 the estate of Andrew \. Wick late OF
Canoe Township, in the County of Winnesheik
State of Iowa, deceased. nteState, and has
taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds
as the law directs. All persons having dem
ands upon the estate of said deceased are re-
quired To exhibit the same; and persons in
depted To the said estate are called upon 10
make payment TO A. q. HovERsoN, Admins
traitor, Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Feb. % 1901.
81 {. =. BoICE Atty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
More Strike on the H., c. and n.

Cedar Rapids, Ia. March S.-One
hundred and fifty more employees in
the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Northern railroad shops went on strike
yesterday. in sympathy with the ma
chinistS who struck against the intro
ductiOn of the piece work system.
Three hundred and fifty are now out
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Roberts Returns the Order.

Berlin, March lit is reported in
court circles that Earl Roberts thank.
fully returned" to Emperor William
the insignia of the order of the Black
Eagle, conferred at the time of the
kaiser's visit to England, after motto,
ing the unfavOrable comment of the
German press upon the bestowal OF
the honor. This would explain the
omission of the customary announce.
nent in the ReichSanZeigpr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Iowa Retail Lumberinen.

Sioux City, Ia, March 9.-The
Northwestern Iowa Retail Lumber
mems association. in session here.
elected the following officers NJ j.
Murphy. of Ellsworth. MINI, prcsi-
dent: NJ. \. Moore, of LeMarS. vice
president: James f. Weart. Of Chcro-
kee, secretary-treasurer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Kansns Legislature Adiourn..

Topeka, Kan, March 1.-THE Kan
sas legislature adjourned today after
bein in session siXty-three days. The
legislature passed 427 bills. The prin-
cipal law passed was one known as
the Hurrell bill, which strengthened
the prohibitory law of the state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Strike Among Railway Shop Hands

Cedar Rapids, Ia, March Two
hundred men in the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids and Northern shops struck
against the Inauguration of the piece
work system. The strike may extend
TO other shop men.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
General Harrison's Condition.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 1.-THE
doctor announced at . o'clock in the
morning that General HarrisOn's con,
dition remains unchanged. His TEN,
perature Is the same as the day be.
fore The opinion prevails that Gen.
eral Harrison is very Ill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Harper Get, Another 100000.

burlington, Ia, March S.-Dr. Will
lam Il. Harper, of the University Of
Chicago, attended banquet in the
First Congregational church here
Wednesday night. In AN address on
local school work he said it would be
announced that Mrs. EmmOns Blaine
and Mrs. Cyrus Mccormick had do
mated 100000 to the University of
ChicD0o
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
BOTHA GETS AN ARMISTICE
rhst Is tho Latest and Most Important
South African News.

London, March "a dispatch from
Lorenzo Marques, March s, says: Gen
eral Kitchner has granted General
Botha seven days armistice to en-
able him to confer with the other gen.
erals"
And a special from Pretoria of same
date says: General Kitchener and
General Botha had a lengthy confer
ence on Gun hill this morning"
Official circles here regard the an
Eouncement of the armistice with the
greatest satisfaction. They point out
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Carnegie.s Latest Library Oner.

Davenport. Ia. March 9.-ln letter
received yesterday from Andrew Car
negie the writer states the pleasure it
gives him to offer Davenport $4,000
for free public library if the city
will furnish $500 annually for its
maintenance. The council will agree
70 the condition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Death of Edward Campbeu.

Ottumwa. Ia. March 1.-THE death
of Edward Campbell occurred Satur-
day afternoon at Fairfield, where he
lived He was prominent in state
politics, and former member of the
legislature. He was taken i'll AT Chi
cago while visiting his sons
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Iowa Miners scale Agreed On.

Ottumwa. Ia, March 11.-Saturday
evening the joint scale committee of
operators and miners adjourned. hav-
ing decided on complete scale to go
into effect April |. \ meeting of min
crS and operators representing the
whole district then ratified the agree
mCnt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Express Robber Makes His Escape.

Denison Ia, March 11-John
Stoval, under indictment for the ex-
press robbery committed at Manila
last month, made his escape from
Crawford county Jail at Denson Sat
urday evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
Gave City Property to a Church.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, March 1.-THE
city council has donated a tract of
land 2OOX300 feet to the Sisters of
Mercy. who will erect during the COM
ing season a hospital to cost not less
than $4,000. Abraham Simmer, the
noted Waverly philanthropist. has
agreed to give 81 for every dollar
raised in this city by the Sisters up to
S50 OOO
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
still Another IN the Race.

Des Moines, Ia, March 11.-State
Senator j. III. Trewin, who represents
the Acknowledgements district, has an.
nounced himself n candidate for the
Republican nomination for governor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-03-13
IOWA Goal scale Conlerenee.

Ottumwa, Ia, March $40 progress
made at yesterdays session of miners
and operators, the day wage scale CIV
Ing trouble.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03
Waterpipes Are CIogsed
With Mud
And Every Reservoir Has Been
Empty Since Last Night.

Huntington, w. Va, July 3.-(Spl)-
Adolph hotel, located in the heart of
the city, is burning. There is not a
gallon of water in the city reservoirs
and the whole town is threatened.
Since o'clock last night all the res
ervoirs have been empty, as the pipes
leading to the station are clogged with
mud. People are suffering and all in,
dustries in the city are idle, with bu,
few exceptions. All through passen.
ger trains arriving here are held until
shifting engines run to Ceredo and Cat
tlesburg, the nearest towns, and bring
water supply so they can proceed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03
METERS
Have Abandoned Lakes Near
Suffield-Personal News.
Especial Correspondence

Especial CorrespoDdence.)
Suffield, July 3.-Mrs. Zimmerman
and children of Akron, are in the
village the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ambrose Gehries.
Mr.. Albert Shanafelt of Greentown,
was in town Monday on business.
Mr.. Robert Atchison Of Mogadore,
was in town Sunday.
Miss Leona Russell of Akron was
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Keister of Mega.
dore, were in the village Monday, the
guests of their son, Mr.. Jackson Keis'
ter.
Mr.. Peter Lepper and daughter,
Louise of Springfield were in the
village Sunday.
Campers were numerous at the lake
and netters have taken a sneak.
Miss Gertrude Hawk went to Krum.
roy, Sunday, to visit. her grandmother
and other friends.
Regular preaching services at the
Reformed Church, Sunday by the new
pastor, Rev. Beam at 10:30 a, M
Sunday school at $3.50 a. IN, @. e
at p, IN.
Regular preaching at the NJ, D.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03

Marie Dressler owns a Boston Bull
dog. II is the actress delight to tell
about the prowess of that animal, says
the New York Telegraph. Whether
the rest of the company at the New
York take the same delight in hear
ing about the virtues of May Flowers
is another story. Sufficient it is to say
that all the company know May Flow
ers' good points by heart.
Frank Doane. the comedian, ap-
preached Miss Dressler Friday and
said:
81 also am a dog fancier, and also
own dog that has captured few
prizes"
81 do not think your dog can be as
beautiful as my dog" answered Miss
Dressler.
Il think he is" said Doane.
"Iow can we find out?o asked Miss
Dressler.
"Ah," said Doane, II have an inspira.
ton. / will bring my dog to the
Saturday matinee. Do you the same
and during the performance your dog
can play with my dog, and we car
compare them, one with the other"
"It is agreed" said Miss Dressler.
So it was that yesterday, Doanf
stood at Broadway and Forty-fiftt
street with bundle under his arm
He had not been waiting long wheI
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03
MARIE DRESSLER'S DOG.
May Flower Resented Joke Played on Her Master
Company Purchased an Actor New
Pair OF Trousers.

Miss Dressler's ample form appeared
upon the horizon. She was leading,
the sweet May Flower by a silver
chain.
Doane took refuge In q doorway.
Miss Dressler passed by. Soon she
heard number of persons laughing as
If In merriment. she looked behind,
to see If anything was the matter with
her dear, sweet May Flower. Then
it was that she beheld spectacle.
Doane was leading his dog even as
she was leading her dog. But Doane's
dog was no dog. 1t was rooster. And
such rooster 1t had two or three
feathers on its body. One feather did
for d tail. Around its neck was d
piece of clothesline.
Miss Dressler turned crimson. May
Flower did not. Miss Dressler unfas-
tened his chain.
"Now it is that l will eat" said
May Flower.
He did. Nevertheless. he was mis-
taken in the nature of his meal Doane
picked up his rooster. May Flowers
jaws closed on the empty air. Doane
ran for the theatre. May Flower pur-
sued. At the stage door May Flower
grabbed something. Doane is wearing
a new pair of trousers. They were
subscribed for by the company. Miss
Dressler does not talk about dogs any
more.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03
VETERAN
OF the Army andNavy.
He Died at the County Infirmary
Tuesday Evening.

Bernard Cox, aged 70 years, a vet
eran of the war of the Rebellion, died
Tuesday evening at the County, In
firmary. Death was due principally
to infirmities incident to old age. Fun
eral services will be conducted Fri
day at 9 am, at Billow's chapel, after
which interment will be made in
Glendale cemetery.
Bernard Cox was well known in
.Akron-known so familiarly that near
ly every person called him "Coxey."
He came her 80 years ago from Penn
sylvania During the war he served
with Co. B, Eighth regiment, p. V. l.,
and also in the q. S. navy.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03
HAVING
Season Is on Full Blast at Loyal
Oak.


Special Correspondence.)
Loyal Oak, July 3.--We're not COM
planning at all of cold weather.
The funeral of Mrs. j. j. Miller, Of
Akron, took place at the Lutheran
Church here Saturday at 1870 a. m.
The Miller family were old residents
of this vicinity prior to their removal a
few years ago. The deceased leaves
husband, two sons and one daughter.
and a host of friends.
Mr. Ed Miller of Upton, Ind, is
spending few days here, having been
called her by the death of his mother.
The burial of Mrs. Sbafer of Norton
Center occurred here Friday.
Mr.. Perry Ware and family of Krum-
roy, Daniel and Geo. Betz and families
of Akron, spent Sunday with j. B.
Betz of this place.
Some hay has been made but 1t was
rather green. Haying will begin at
full blast before the endrof the week.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03
WON'T "BOTHER,"
Water Company Refuses to La,
a Main.

Carmichael st. people want a water
main on that street. Six families have
petitioned for water, but the Water
Works Co. has refused to bother"
with a main on the street because 1t
will have dead end" Only $50 feet
of pipe would be required, but the cit
izens have been told that If they want
water they must lay the main them
selves. The City Commissioners will
be appealed to.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was sup
posed TO be incurabe. For great many
years doctors pronounced u a local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced st incurable. Science has
aase and tHsrafors reaaiIes ACKNOWLEDGMENT
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufac-
tured by F. J. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, Ohio, is
1t is taken internally in doses from 10 drops
to a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on tho
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case
1t fails TO cure. Send for circulars and tes-
timonials. Address
FL. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03

II wish to truthfully state to you
and the readers OF these few lines that
your Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is without
question the best and only cure for
dyspepsia. that l have ever come in
contact with and 1 have used many
other preparations. John Beam, West
Middlesex, Pa. No preparation equals
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as it contains
all the natural digestants. 1t will di-
gest all kinds of food and can't help
but do you good.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03
AKRON RECTOR
Conducted Funeral Services of
Hon. D. r. Paige.

Short funeral services over the body
of Hon. David R. Paige were held in
Evergreen cemetery at Painesville at
6 o'clock Tuesday evening, conducted
by Rev. Geo. p. AtWater of the
Church of Our Savior. of this city, in
which Mr.. d. King Paige, son of
the deceased, is a vestryman. Messrs
Atwater and Paige and Mr.. A. 7.
Paige were present from this city.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03
COAL PROPERTY.
Frick Coke Co. to Absorb That
of the Steel Trust.

New York. July 3.-(Spl,)-The New
York Commercial today says that a
deal has been consummated whereby
the H. G. Frick Coke Co. will absorb
all underlying coke and coal properties
of the United States steel corporation.
The deal will involve $50,000,000.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03
A Poor Millionaire

Lately starved in London because he
could not digest his food Early use
of DIR. Kings New Life Pills would
have saved him. They strengthen the
stomach. aid digestion, promote assim-
ilatlon, improve appetite. Price 25c.
Money back if not satisfied. Sold by
all druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-07-03
No Increase In Wages.

The Everett.Moore syndicate has
announced that there viii be no in
crease In wages of employees on the
a., Il. & G., Cleveland, Painesville &
Eastern, and Lorain & Cleveland lines.
The men now receive Is and 70 cents
an hour.