davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15


Lively Debate on the Army
$3.50
Dlil=sCarter DEMANDS a
Voto
WASHINGTON I'm 1,,st al. ~, q ,.,sse
- & = SCI 'ois - 'e'.'i'''
Iseai s'eti4iis q the army reorganization
blil Monday Mr.. Teller of Colorado,
s,e:t ing "a ~ arnend,,,ent he had Of S
,.S.,,.,, :,
$500 ~ 81 Z ~ - = 49, :
ten O. Gen. t.agall, ieaiiler 1alnissiatS
genera of the United states army. His
{ 4 a.,e,,sent included also The airlinistra-
IS, -, H., Y, 49,, 4
lsisei, aSseYi,Sills 20 lhe ss'sS'iordsio sslltsT
tt't eiissige IS sass sieeeta ten ana is5
asatd fois his attack upon tbs. olilniaise- 81
arg general of he army. In an al}psai
III, stlie early I5assaga Ell the pending bsll
K sli. carter. nf Montana, declared that
u slas nov N@liia ire az additional *
20 lslttI;a 81 5ouUpe ! day He as ksd
shat tins b. ter vote, hui Nj
1'elief olsiNe .Abselutes NJ no progress
WaS made Nth ,ils measure Yesterday
ls4assa single amendment Being disposed
S iIrsslss
li.s isig qlie sifofl being an aIilen,s-
ri ffeie loy Mi d,seol. iaorgia
X. ~ iit that provision OF tha ii
aatholizine ms ST sidens 10 ncrease
flaa number 81 ,soii-c Commissioned oils
Il IS and nliyystes il amy tieaf's OF cay
/ 3 ..iss. il lssl56Ilse to Il question by MIS-
fiAsSlsS w IsaG6f lseiared that li
ars,i l3i.'it ofsiils Qnst hutton wtg
efslsosa is LIS fs;sa 81 cAnfer}lfiss upon
Viss laresittssit s,isoretiesnai'S powers 40
tharity ID il r@as. tlis SIZE Of tlis army
ss;lis Ii lis9svef as led only ia ilgrt,s
a5isl ;:;sliSf er ii stlfsh'autharity wa a
sc E3arrrle iis5lls tise l,fancjllies tixssi i5s
q iiflred years af Ailleliean history.
l'ilis our stun Is lip5 going % be de
is Tie laSsags III This blll
el4iined MI. Bacon. E'ile people haze
Nct NAKED UP tssNala lszesl lhe eilo,
nifty ot Ms l.rppssi ton. hsy Kill
aid ttlss ssarieft the evil.
After some iesulsety discussion Mr.
Bacon Withdrew sYn4sndtnerit and Of
ssrsd another lts8dlucing the words
:eiurirag the present igeney 81 the
sfSiee 50 tha5 the clan se Would rad
sieroyidsd Hat the prestient, during the
isnrsssi,t exigsnts q the senSies Id his
! ASSERTION may increase the number 81
I.ccrpaisiis iii any troop OF c1vali.y 10.
leigh ard a. number Of privates to
Il j x,
F}is 9iss the phrase gene y OF the
" : l'stffalIy, Of LOUISIANA. said
* ISls sunied II was a. preslaalltial
Sio,a Of Mar in ire I'ililil,Iiue S.
Mr. Mallory. Of Florida, said as to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
Daring Attempt to Kidnap.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 15.-Alice
Smith. waitress, was seized in Henne-
FIN avenue yesterday morning while on
her way to work by an unknown man.
who attempted to carry her off. He had
gone about two blocks with the strug-
Cling girl in his arms before her cries
brought assistance. The kidnaper then
set her down and fled She was unhurt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-15
just saved HIS Life.

1t was thrilling escape that Charles
Davis of Bowerston, o., lately had from
a frightful death. For two years severe
lung trouble constantly grew worse. I'M
til it seemed he must die of consump-
ton. Then he began to use DIR. Kings
New Discovery and lately wrote: at
gave instant relief and effected per-
manent cure Such wonderful cures
have for twenty-five years proven ito
power to cure all throat, chest and lung
troubles. Price. so cents and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at
Geo. p. Powery drug store
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-04-04
Death Of an Ain.

Mrs Elizabeth Kalai Richardson died
last night at the residence of her
brother, Mr.. George Shaw. a clerk in
the Board of Education. Deceased was
the wife of Colonel John Richardson
we'll known Hawaiian, and had rasid-
ed with Mrs Edmund Norrie for some
time. Mrs. Norrie is the sister of Col-
onel Richardson, and Mrs. Samuel Par
ker is also closely connected with de-
ceased.
The cause of death was pneumonia
Mr.. Norrie. acting for the children of
the deceased and assisted by Mr.. Lie
"eiiy Gay, a nephew of the Richard
sons, sent a telegram to Maui to an
nounce the sad event to Colonel Rich
ardson and their daughter. The de-
ceased belonged to one of the most dis
tinguished families under the old regi-
me and was As years of aga. No ar
rangements for the funeral will be
made until word has come from the
bereaved husband.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-04-04
Auction Sale
Valuable Lands
AT KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU.
ON SATURDAY. APRIL Is,

AT u O'CLOCK NOON.

At my salesroom, 65 Queen street. 1
will sell at Public Auction several valu-
able parcels of land at Koolaupoku.
Oahu, as follows:
1st-Land at Kappa, Kahuluu, Koo-
laupoku, Oahu, described in Royal Pat
ent $3.50, Kuleana 2246 to Kaope as fol-
lows:
Apana Is taro patches. area 1 acre.
Apana p taro patches and house lot,
IA acres.
2nd-Land situate at waihee. Koolau-
poke, aforesaid. described in Royal
Patent .2319, Kuleana S216 to Thu as fol-
lows:
Apana 10 taro patches, area 2-1o
acres.
Apana 2-5 taro patches, area IA
acres.
Aapan 8, house lot, area 4 acre.
3rd-Land situated at Waihee afore-
said. described in ROYAL Patent 1929,
Kuleana 1893 to Kalioholani, area 2
acres.
This land is mostly planted in rice,
is nicely situated and has an abund-
ance of water. This is a rare chance
TO purchase land that will yield a good
and sure income. Terms cash. or at
the option of the purchaser, one-half
cash ard balance on mortgage at per
cent Deeds at purchasers expense.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
False Reports Make Bank De-
positors Uneasy.
START A RUN ON A BANK
Depositors in Neiehborhood Rushed to
Institution to Withdraw Funds-of-
fers of Loans From Banks in Other
Towns Made.

Fort Dodge, March 4.--Panic-stricken
depositors made heavy run on the
Farmers and Merchants bank on
Saturday afternoon. A report was
circulated that the bank was insolvent
and general rush was made to with
draw money before the crash. De-
positors from all over the neighboring
country thronged the building and
pressed for payment of money. The
bank proved to be in excellent condi-
tion and withstood all demands made
upon it. Offers of loans from $4,000
to 100000 were made by banks at Web
ster City and preparations were being
made to transfer money, but it was
found unnecessary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

Governor Richards, of Wyoming; Gov.
ernor Stone. of Pennsylvania; Cover
nor Dietrich, of Nebraska; Governor
Shaw, of Iowa; Governor Crane, of
Governor McMillin, of
Tennessee; Governor Dockery, Of Mis-
souri,; Governor Barnes, of Oklahoma; !;
Governor Smith, of Maryland; Govern
or Longino, of Mississippi; Governor
Heard, of Louisiana. and Governor Nc.
Lean, of Connecticut.
Legislators Weary.
Tho worn and weary, the Legislative
branch of the national government
faithfully executed its part in the days
ceremonies. The protracted sessions
of the last few days, Involving work
day and night, imposed severe physi.
cal strain upon the senators and rep.
:essntatives, yet when the time came
to close up the task of legislation and
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
Boy Terribly Mutilated by a
Shot.
MOUTH rs LEFT EXPOSED
Afterwards Walked Two Miles to His
Home-Doctor Was Sent for and
Says 1t is the Worst Case He Ever
Saw.

Carrolton, Mo-, March 4.-By the ac-
cidental discharge of shotgun today,
the entire lower jaw of Edward Jack
son, sixteen years of age, was torn
off, and the mouth was left entirely
exposed, with the tongue hanging
down like tassel.
After the boy was hurt he walked
two miles to his home and doctor
was sent for. The surgeon says Jack
sons is the worst case he ever saw,
but that there is chance for his re-
covery. If the lad gets we'll he will
be absolutely bereft of his mouth.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

turn to the Inauguration of the presi-
dent, ell was in readiness in the capi-
tol.
Crowd Gathers Early.
Crowds began to gather on the
streets at an early hour. Military
and civic organizations that had been
delayed enroute poured in with in
creasing rapidity. Every street car
was crowded to it's fullest capacity.
The reviewing stands began filing,
and boxes, barrels, ETC., were brought
into requisition and long before the
parade moyed the streets were dense
ly packed with people. IA
Places Command High Price.
Prices in window seats in houses
and stores along the line of march
reached an almost fabulous rate with
In the past week. 1t is reported a
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

wealthy senator paid $500 for single
room for one day.
Crowds Held Back.
The crowds were held. back from
the line of march by a wire fence
which extened along the line of the
parade with breaks only at street
crossings.
White House Astir Early.
The White House was astir early
this morning. All details in connec-
tion with the departure of the presi-
dent for the Capito9, had been arrang.
ed by Secretary eCortehou, so little
remained to be done except to see the
execution of his orders.
Starts at 1o:30 o'clock.S
It was just 1890 o'clock when the
president entered the carriage drawn
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

by four superbly groomed horses be.
longing to the executive stables. With
him were Senator Hanna, Representa-
tives McRea and Cannon. In other
carriages were Secretary Cortelyou,
members Of the cabinet, Admiral Dew.
ey and General Miles.
The Presidents Escort.
The president was escorted by
troops of Cleveland, veterans of the
civil war, headed by General Stickles;
uniformed Veteran of the Union, the
Union Veteran Legion and Veterans of
the Grand Army of the Republic. This
contingent was led by the famous
Rough Rider band, made up of men
who formed part of Roosevelt's fam
GUS command, There were more than
one thousand G. A. r. and kindred
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
TO SUCCEED SENATOR TITUS.
r. j. Reaney, Of Columbus junction Is
Proposed

Columbus Junction, March Ar. J..
Reaney, of this place, is a candidate
for state senator in the Louisa-Musca-
tine district to succeed Senator G. M
Titus of Muscatine. AS it is the Gus
tom in the twentieth senatorial dis
trict to change counties, Louisa is this
year entitled to the office. Mr.. Reaney
is thus far the only candidate and will
probably receive the nomination with
out opposition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
MURDER FOR LIFE INSURANCE.
Contractor and Son Arrested on
Charge of Murder.

Birmingham, Ala, March 4.-As a
result of the coroner's inquiry Charles
A. Foote, contractor of Bessemer,
has been arrested as an accessory to
the murder of Mrs. Foote, who was
found dead with her throat cut ten
days ago. Foot was brought here
to Jail. Arthur Foote, aged 18, son
of the dead woman, was arrested in
Atlanta charged with being the princi-
pal in the murder. The woman
carried $4,000 insurance on her life,
and this may have furnished a motive
for the crime.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
IOWA MAY HELP NEBRASKA.
Wants State of Iowa to Care for Cor

Wants State of Iowa to Care for Con-
victs.
Des Moines, March A letter has
been received in the governors office
from the acting governor of Nebraska
asking if Iowa could accommodate
Nebraska's prisoners while the peni-
tentiary of that state was being re-
built. Governor Shaw is in Washing
ton, but Chairman Kline, of the state
board of control, replied that if two
prisoners were placed in each cell all
of the 800 from Nebraska could be
easily taken care of at Anamosa and
Fort Madison.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
DARE PROVES FATAL.

Lad at kokomo, Ind, is Killed by a
Live Wire.
Kokomo, Ind, March 4.-Charles
Bellew, aged 12, only son of Pauline
Bellew, widow, was killed by a live
wire yesterday. With four other boys
he was climbing on top of Main street
bridge, and was bantered to touch the
trolley wire, which he did. Immedi-
ately 2,200 volts of electricity passed
thru him. and the body fell lifeless to
the floor below.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
SIGN LETTER WITH BLOOD.
Extortioners Demand $500 From DR..
Dunn, of Rockford,

Rockford, ILL.,, March 4.-Dr. Elisha
c. Dunn, a prominent Rockford physi-
clan and politician, received a letter
demanding $1,500. to be paid Saturday
night, and threatening to burn his
property if he failed to comply. The
whose signature was
written with blood, directed him to
leave the sum under the front steps
of a schoolhouse three miles from the
city. The police set trap to catch
the blackmailers, but no one appeared.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
EMPEROR WILL RETURN.
Comes Back to Pekins by the End Of
March.

London, March 4-The Pail Mall
GaZette's Peking dispatch says: "The
emperor will return to Peking by the
end of March. A body guard is al
ready assembling at Sfan-Fu, the for
eign ministers have demanded the
death of twelve additional high Off
cials and the punishment of ninety
provincial mandarins. Smallpox has
broken out among the allied troops
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
GENERAL STONE is ILL.
Health of Prominent Iowa Officer Rap.
idly Declining.

Des Moines, March 2.--Gen. George
A. Stone of 9l2 West Fourth street,
Des Moines, for many years national
bank examiner, and one of the most
gallant of the commanders of Iowa
troops in the civil war, is dangerously
i'll at his home and his friends consid.
er his recovery doubtful.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
ONE BILL LEFT OUT.
President Signs All But the River and
Harbor Measure.

Washington. March 4-The presi-
dent has signed all appropriation bills
except the river and harbor bill, which
failed to pass the conference stage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
C. M. cAvENEE is THE WINNER.
Secures FirstsPIace in Iowa oratoricaI
Contest.

Mt. Pleasant, March 1.-THE Iowa
oratorical contest was won last night
by G. M. Cavenee. of Iowa Wesleyan
university. of Mt. Pleasant. The sub
ject Of the Grafton was THE True Re
publicanism. Second place was Civ
en- to o. w. Stevenson, of Upper Iowa
university of Fayette; third place to
S. A. Cryor. of Coe college, Cedar Rap
ids,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
TRIEs MuRpER, KILLS sELF.
Wounds Wife, Son and Visitor, Then
Takes Own Life.

Beloit, Wis, March 4.-Homer
Payne yesterday shot and wounded
his wife in the arm, fired three shots
at his son, cutting the boys clothing
but doing no serious harm, slightly
wounded Arthur Cady, who was visit
ing at the house, then killed himself.
Payne had just returned from a visit
in Pennsylvania and was angered by
a report that his wife intended to Sc
cure divorce and marry Cady. Payne
was forty-tive years old and leaves six
children.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
TRIED TO sTARvE HIMSELF.
Ioe McGinnis Insisted Upon Dying in
Council Bluffs Jail

Council Bluffs, March 4.-Joe Nc
Gnnis, the prisoner who tried to COM
nit suicide last week by drinking car
bolic acid, has refused to eat for sew
eral days and says he will starve to
death.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
MURDERER RELEASED.
Boy Who Killed Father With Axe Is
Not Held.

Columbus, Ind, March 4-George
W. Jarrett, who killed his step-father
with an axe during family quarrel
Wednesday night, had a hearing be-
fore justice of the peace and was
given his freedom and no further pro-
ceedings will be taken against him.
The sympathy of Columbus people IS
on the side of the boy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
CEDAR RAPIDS GETS A GIFT.
Carnegie viii Donate $4,000 for
Free PubIica Library There.

Cedar Rapids, March 4.-Andrew
Carnegie has placed this city on his
list for library donations and has told
an Iowan that he will give the city
$4,000 under the usual conditions
these donations have been made.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
SHOT BY BookkEEPER.
Tea Merchant Wounded for Admins
tering Rebuke.

Washington, March A. Charles Mer-
rill, a tea merchant, was shot and Sc
verely wounded today by John Cor
rea, his bookkeeper, who then commit
ted suicide. The shot was fired fol-
lowing a rebuke Merrill had given his
employe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
SHOT GIRL FROM WINDOW.
Baseball Player Shoots Sweetheart on
a Crowded Street.

Crowded Street.
Kansas City, March Aiding be-
hind the curtains of an open window
like an Apache in ambush, John
c'Bud") Taylor, a professional base
ball player. well known in this city,
Saturday shot down with rifle Miss
Ruth Nollard, 21-year-old woman, as
she was walking along crowded
street. She died soon after being re-
moved to her home, at Oil Penn street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
ASSOCIATE OF MOODY DEAD.
Major Daniel w. Whittle Passes Away
in Massachusetts.

East Northfield, Mass, March A.
Major Daniel w. Whittle, formerly of
Chicago, and for many years an asso-
ciate of the late Dwight L. Moody,
died today aged 60 years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
ON RETIRED LIST.
Army and Navy officers End Term of
Faithful Service.

Washington, March 4-Rear Admi-
rails Philip G. Hichborn and Pay and
Inspector Colby were placed on the
retired list today by operation of law
on account of age.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
FEAR THE PLAGUE.

Germany Will Prohibit Exports From
South Africa.
Berlin, March "A decree will be
issued today by the foreign Office pro-
hibiting imports from Cape Town ow-
ing to the existence of the plague
there.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05
IoWANs STRIKE OIL.
A Big Gusher Struck Near Beaumont,
Texas.

Mason City, March A telegram
was received from w. E. Brice that
new geyser had been struck near
Beaumont, Texas, which is throwing
oil 100 feet into the air. The new
well is owned entirely by Mason City
capitalists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

The house adjourned sine die at
noon. Its closing hours were passed
largely in recess and in waiting for an
adjournment. A resolution of thanks
to Speaker Henderson for his impair.
tial and able administration of the Of
flee was offered by Richardson, min
ority leader, and unanimously adopted.
1t was .fttingly acknowledged by the
speaker.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

Continued on Page ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-05

st was just 1890 o'clock when the
president entered the carriage drawn
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-10-09

and for this additional service thew
were paid an amount sufficient to cover
their expenses.
The members of the State Board
nave individually and collectively rem
desed me every assistance possible in
this work, not only at the regular meet.
lngs, but at any and all times. Capt,
Starting, Jthe resident member of the
Board, has come to my office when re-.
quested, to confer and advise with me
on questio's ) which have arisen. In
thls way he nos given to the State sew.
eral days. work for which he received
DO compensation, and made no charge
for it. %
Owing to the illness of DIR, Griffin
the surgeon of the State Pension Board.
DIR. l.. X. Philpot was asked to act in
nus place, and rendered service to the
Board, and very generously contribute
ed his per diem to the Confederate
reunion in this city.
COPIES OF PENSION REPORT.
The public printer is authorized to
print only 600 copies of the Comptrol.
Ter Generals report, but in the case of
insurance, and il will doubtless be tho
same with The pension report 900
copies were not more than enough to
supply the demand. 1 ask that YOU
make provision for the printing of ad-
ditional insurance and pension reports.
j. P. DERHAM.
Comptroller General.
Ex Officio Chairman State Pension
Board.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-10-09

ATLANTA ALWAYS "In It.n-The
Man from Macon listened intently for
half an hour to group of Directors of
the Southern Inter State Fair, which
is nearly at hand IN Atlanta, expatiate
upon the greatness of Atlanta.
Nothing important ever happens
anywhere" one of the Directors said,
" but what there is an Atlanta man
there. If Atlanta hasn't man there
she has some one there directly con-
nected with Atlanta. 1t all goes to
show what big city Atlanta is.
"Now, look at the unfortunate death
of our President" he continued.
{" When he was shot down there was
an Atlanta man beside him who struck
down the assassin; now see that Emma
Goldman has relatives In Atlanta"
Yes, that's true" said another.
4" You can find Atlanta men every-
where"
The Man from Macon snorted.
eyes," he finally exclaimed, "when
/ die and go to Hades expect to find
that Satan's chief cook and bottle
washer is from Atlanta"
There was thoughtful pause.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-10-09
d. y. OTKIBLING,
Camp l,Oo6, U. G. ", Pendleton, s.

KNOTT'S CONSCIENCE RELIEVED
Ex-Governor Proctor Knott and John
Yerkes were discussing the claims of
Sampson and Schley to the credit of
smashing Cervera at Santiago. Mr..
Yerkcs took the ground that all the
honor of that memorable conflict be-
lOnged to Admiral Sampson, and was
inclined to entirely ignore Commodore
Schley's part in the affair.
The Governor listened until his
companion had finished and then with
that characteristic twinkle in his eye,
said: My dear sir, 1t is exceedingly
gratifying to me to hear you take the
position you have i'll the matter. 1t is
like balm to my conscience and set
ties point that has worried me many
a day. l was walking through the
woods once with boy friend of mine
when we saw rabbit run into sink
hole. We stood around the hole a.
while; then 1 told the buy to keep
watch while went to get some fire to
smoke the rabbit out. When 1 re-
turned the boy had the rabbit. 1 took
| 1t away from him, claiming that it be-
longed to me because / told him to
catch 1t If it came out. That was over
fifty years ago, and you are the first
man who has ever agreed with me that
the rabbit was mine. feel now that
[ was right in taking it, and my con.
science is at rest"
Mr.. Yerkes looked solemn for few
moments, then smiled feeble smile
and changed the subject.-Kentucky
Journal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-10-09

GREATEST HORSE EVER BRED
Among the anecdotes current in Wash
ington ls one about Senator Blackburn,
of Kentucky, and Colonel Pepper, of
whiskey making fame. The Senator
and his valued constituent were dis
cussing horses, when Representative
Grain, of Texas, entered.
"'What are you talking about p
asked Grain.
"'Horses,' said Blackburn.
"'Oh,' remarked Grain, 'why don't
you talk about something worth while2
Why don't you discuss literature or
something to improve your mind p
Literature p said Blackburn.
what kind of literature do you recon.
mend o
"I like poets,' answered Grain. II
am particularly fond of Tennyson and
Longfellow.'
'Longfellow p interrupted Colonel
Pepper, suddenly taking an interest in
the conversation. 'Oh, yes; I know
Longfellow. He was the greatest
horse ever bred in Kentucky pD