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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22
THE FILIPINO IP[E.
Gen. Fred Grant Tells of the Con-
ditions in the Philippines.
We Must Expect Much Robbery and
BriSnndaGc mud PiilaEe and
Even Murder For Some
Time to Come.

San Francisco. May 2O.-Brig. Gen.
Frederick ID. Grant, who returned
from Manila on the Sheridan, speak
ing of the condition in the Philip
pines. said:
Every thing is settling down and
we are getting at the real work of
governing and teaching the people.
Their peculiar national character
makes them hard subjects for the
present. You must remember that
they were originally pirates; that
their civilization is of the 14th. not
OF the Goth century; and the tend
eDcy to brigandage is so bright
among them that il amounts TO dis
ease. In many districts the paving of
tribute TO robbers is considered the
regular thing. no more out of the
way than taxes. Our task now * 10
give them good government i'm their
municipalities; TO protect themselves
against themselves, unless they learn
taste tor order, and then withdraw
gradually from active interference,
leaving the towns one at Il time as
we see that they can he trusted. bat
lance for some time. after we leave
any district. SO as TO insure against
a relapse. We must expect much
robbery and brigandage and pillage
and even murder for long time.
ut is surprising to see the results
that we have obtained in getting law
and order into these people in the
few months of comparative peace.
My district included the provinces of
fulucan. Iampango aud Bataan, with
the population of G0O.OO0. all Taoalu
provinces, and considered the most
lawlcss in the islands. Now there j.
not robber band in the whole dis
trlct. condition unknown ina the
whole history of the Filipino people.
We have in every town of the district
local government under local ci-
william.
The property-holding class in the
islands il composed of persons who
are pretty ignorant and who could
not quite understand the situation.
They are naturally our friends. but
were under constant pressure to
throw their fortunes in with the in
'' - N''' N'''''''' WV IL lilfN ntIItl IDOt
party was coming into power i'm
the United States which was i'm favor
OF Withdrawing the troops and civ.
ing all the government to the iuSlIr-
gents they did not know what TO do.
II they stood out against the insur-
rection they would be likely TO lose
their lives and property as soon as
we turned our backs.
with that kiuI of people. 1imid.
ignorant. afraid TO espouse a cause
that might lead to their destruction
and with the most INSCRIPTIONS Gle
lhent IN the islands i'm charge of the
native forces, there was no use in 90
ing ahead. | stopped active opera
mons after the nominations and tried
Only to project ny own men. The
cessation OF activities had a deplora-
bic result in the slaughter OF inno-
cent people 10y the lawlcss element.
partly sanctioned by the insurgcnt
leaders.
After the elections, when the ma
tiNes learned that we were there TO
stay. the real end of the inSurrection
came"
The surrender Of Lieut.. Gen. Mari
ano lria> had more effect on the Phil
ippine mind. Gen. Grant thinks. than
the manifesto issued by Aguinaldo.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22

atlanta. Ga. May Is. GOV. Gambler
preferred two companies uf the state
militia, with ball and cartridge. tn
report at Audorsonyille. Ga. for duty
on May 30. This is done to preserve
order at the famous confederate
prison and burial pac" OF federal
lead. the Negroes for years having
made the Federal Decoration day an
occasion OF drunkenness and disor-
Ter.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22
AmerIcnn CIereymnn snIcIhe..

Naples. May 20 Further invcsti.
cation into the ease OF the American
clergyman who committed suicide
here Saturday i'm the international
hospital by srvcr1g an artery Of hi,
wrist aud swallowing corrosive sub.
Innate and who was mentioned ir
saturday, dispatch as Mr Matte. au
American evangelist proves the sui.
ciGe 90 have been Rev. Malthic Dav.
export l3ab~ock
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22
THE SHAH OF PERSIA.
He IL Dying Of Kidney DISeRse-His
Death May Cause "a Russian
Coup Ia PersIn.

London. May 1s.-"The shah Of Per.
Sia Is dying of kidney disease" says
dispatch from riffs 10 the Daily
Express. The malady has progressed
too FAR 20 permit him TO make tn,
intended visit TO COutrcxeville. Ii
IS expected that his death will De
the signal for a Russian coup in Per.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22

Seattle. Wash. May 2O.--The tor
pedo boat destroyer GoldsbOrough
broke her starboard engine eccentric
rod during q trial ran. necessitating
The vessels return to her dock. II
was stated that the rod was made of
defective steel. Ghr GOldsborough
had been but ten minutes OF her
Course. The next trial will take place
Wednesday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22
kiued IT'S Dro1bcr-In-Lnyy.

ST. Paul. Mimi May 20. In the
presence oi his siN-year-old son. Frank
Grcipel was Sunday NIGHT shot and
killed 10y IBIS nrother.in-la,,. Ifcpr,
Mingcrs. Three shots were fired.
two bullets lodging near thc heart
and another entering the LETT temple.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22

Mexico City. May 90 The breaking
up of the convent of trc Carmclitc
nuns i'm this cIty is believed TO bc the
beginning of "a movement 10y Mexico
TO drive ont monks and runs living
i'm communities in disobcdicncc Of the
reform laws.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22
TIlc TImr E,icnhch.

Washington May 1s. Nick T.
Young. president of the Nationa
baseball league. has ruled chat tn,
time within which thc clubs OF that
organization shall reduce the mum.
ber OF their players to 10 may be
cNtcudcd to June Is.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22
obieeted to IIis Dnurhtrr.. Lo,.r.

Metropolis. H., May 20. Dennis
Reed, an 1s-year-old boy. shot aud
seriously wounded George Williams
here. Williams objected to Reeds
calling upon his daughter and when
he found the young man at his house
q quarrel arose which ended in the
shooting.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22

Montgomery Ma, May 2O.-The
Alabama constitutional convention
meets here Iueedny. the paramount
issue being Che elimination of the Sc.
gro vote. Smaller counties and re-.
form Of the judicial system will also
be considered
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22

Frcdcrick Nd May ls Th. prime
cir1l business transacted 800 Friday $
session of the conference Of Initcd
brethren was the reelection ty 20
unanimous vote Of bishops Kchhart
OF Pennsylvania: Holt. oil Ohio; Cas-.
tie OF Oregon. and Mills of California.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22
schooI Van RrrIrnr.

Knoxville. Tenn. May 2O.-The
president 81 Marys,illc college has
resigned. lie wanted a Negro-uhitc
school TO protect an endON ment and
a recently passed law makes mixed
schools unlawful.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22

Berlin, May 20. Fritz Roineick and
Nilhelm schultz. directors OF tho
Fommersche Hypothekcn Aktien bank
PommerInian Mortgage BANJO were
arrested and taken TO Jail (pcn1ing
4icir judicial examination.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22

charleston. $. C.. May Is. Capt
famcs Evans. one Of the three re-
Aaiuing members of the crew Of The
dPnfederatc cruiser Alabama. dice
pre- Friday evening. Evans was il
ie fight of Cherbourg.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22
EVANSVILLE, IND, TRAGEDY.
Evert Conway Killed G. w. Garrison and
wife. Fatally Wounded "A Police
man and Committed Suicide.

Evansville, Ind, May 2O.-Evcl-t
Conway, aged -. married. shot and
killed &. W. Garrison and wife in this
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22

New York. May 1s-Tbc biggest
plant of the international Clay Manu-
featuring Co.. makers of terra Gotta
at Perth hmboy, IS. j.. was DESTROYED
~ fire. The loss is estimated az
$4,000.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1901-05-22

The tunnels OF the steamer Oceanic
are of such gigantic proportions that
two steel cars could pass through
them side by side.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
70 The Public

You viii Ind good young MUGS
for sale at any time at our stakes
at Woodland Mills. Terms to hit
the purchaser. Also good family
and driving horses.
tt MADDOX & BRnRI
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Virginia Democrats have arranged
to get considerable excitement out
of the choosing of a State ticket.
which is natural, as the choice will
be equivalent to election.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
TOWN TALK.
asssssssssss,ssssssss.slss
Moth balls at Moss Drug store.

/
''Mrs. Newbride isn't at all salts
fed with her husbands salary"
''No; she says 1T isn't nearly so
good as her father used to make. -
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Bug poison at Moss Drug Store.
$50 pairs Tan Oxfords for Ladies
worth $3.50 at one dollar per pair
while they last
MORGAN & HARDY Bros.
Ice Cream Soda with pure fruit
juices. DAHNkE.
"Clara, that is hideous vase"
Eyes, it is; it was one of our
bridal presents but we never have
any luck at getting ugly things
broken when we move. Chicago
Record Herald.
Ice Cream, Sheriff and all kinds
of Ices at DAHNKE's.
$50 pairs Tan Oxfords for Ladies
worth $3.50 at one dollar per pair
while they last.
MORGAN g. HARDY Bros.
The Cop--Your husbands up the
way, he was so bad we simply 'ad
to run i'm in. 'E wants you to
come up an bail i'm out
Wife-Bale i'm outl Wy, amt
you got a stummick pump?"-
Moonshine.
For high grade -four, try Sum
shine, Dahnke- Walker Milling Co.'S
best If
1t is pleasure to show wallpa-
per at Caldwell's book store. Col
get his prices; they will make you
buy.
New belts at Fish Bros.
"We'll have to let our cook go"
What's the natter"
"She says she has written to
Carnegie and asked him to send her
a library. Detroit Free Press.
Bug poison at MSS Drug Store.
$50 pairs Tan Oxfords for Ladies
worth $3.50 at one dollar per pair
while they last.
MORGAN & HARDY Bros
well, Ethel" said the caller,
what are you going to do when
foa get big like your mammal"
"Ohl' replied Ethel, II suppose
III have to put my teeth in glass
If water and paint my face, too. -
Philadelphia Record.
The equal of any and better than
most fiouer's-the Sunshine, made
~ the Dahnke- Walker Milling
20. If
New Moulding at Fish Bros.
Try Orange Fluff, the most re-
reshing drink of the season.
DAHNKE.
SALESMAN WANTED Ener-
etc salesman for Western Tennes
&c to carry line of highest grade
ibricants, paints etc. An excep- I
onally good opening for hustler.
Write for information aud terms.
TROPICAL On Co.
Cleveland. Ohio. b
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

$50 pairs Tan Oxfords for Ladies
worth $3.50 at one dollar per pair
while they last.
MORGAN & HARDY BROS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

do you regard the future with
feeling of trusttul calm2"
II do. answered Senator Sor-
ghum. Anybody that stands as
well with the trusts as / do can
surely Slain to experience that
kind Of calm in its perfection.
Washington Star.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

If Democrats had the naming Of
the next Republican candidate for
President the Heath made Hanna
boom would be sure winner.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Finest candies in the city to be
had at Dahnke's.
Try Sunshine -four. If
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Have you ever tried Sunshine
-four? Try it. If
Fresh fish kept continually for
retail trade at W. E websters. II
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

J. Pierpont Morgan is said to
contemplate forecIosing his mort
gage on the Republican party and
taking an Office.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Matt Quay says his political race
is nearly run. Well. goodbye
Matt, take keer o. yo'self. Mem
phis Commercial Appeal.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

A little boy was sitting on his
grandfather's knee talking about
various things, when grandpa pull
ed out his watch.
"Granpapa, when you die, will
leave that watch for me7" said the
boy.
well, don't knowyes, | guess
/ will" retorted the old gentleman.
"Well, grandpapa, how soon are
you going to die?"-Columbus Dis
patch.
Bug poison at Moss Drug Store.
Everything good to eat at ali
times at Dahnkes.
Mrs. PATTERSON Il am gong to
meet my husband at o'clock to Sc
lect some decorations for the draw
ing-room.
Mrs. Catterson- What do you
want him with you for!
Well, in case they don't turn out
right, can say tits his fault. Life.
When you want fires fish call on
w. e. Webster. tt
Sunshine -four makes delightful
bread, made BY Dahnke- Walker
Milling Co. tt
Moth balls at Moss Drug Store.
Martha, you are a Christian
believer"
sOf course, Jonas.
well, Martha, don't clean house
just sit out in the yard while I'm
and give all the rooms
absent treatment, Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

If you are contemplating buying
a wagon, buggy or surry, don't fail
to examine the excellent line hand
led by A. FL. Reeves. If
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Lawn swings. lawn settees. aad
hammocks at Caldwell's Book Store.
Bread and cakes baked daily a
Dahnke's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

'In your wife's divorce petition
she says you have trampled upon
her affections, said the lawyer.
Eyes, assented the client, "I'll
admit it. All the affection she has
is conferred in little hairy dog, and
the way I've trampled on him has
been trightful. indianapolis Sun.
| -------------------
Moth balls at Moss Drug Store.
Prompt delivery and courteous
treatment is what you get when
you buy groceries from Cummings.
Go to Dahnke's Cafe tor your
lunch. If
Clothing and shoes at Fish Bros.
Rear Admiral Schley retains his
hold on the people by keeping his
mouth shut, even under provocation.
Up-to-date gents furnishings at
Fish Bros.
Coco Cola, Pepsol, Lemon, Cherry
and Ginger Phosphates when YOU
have that tired feeling. DAHNKE.
Fresh, hot Cream Bread daily at
Dahnke's. If
]. Pierpont Morgan is said to
contemplate foreclosing his mort
gage on the Republican party and
taking an Office.
If you are contemplating buying
wagon, buggy or surry, don't fail
to examine the excellent line hand
led by A. I'll. Reeves. If
Lawn swings. lawn settles. and
hammocks at Caldwell's Book Store
Bread and cakes baked daily a
Dahnke's.
If Democrats had the naming OF
the next Republican candidate for
President the Heath made Hanna
boom would be sure winner.
Have you ever tried Sunshine
-four? Try it. If
Fresh FISH kept continually for
retail trade at W. E Websters. ii
Matt Quay says his political race
is nearly run. Well, goodbye
Matt, take keer O yo'self. Mem
phis Commercial Appeal.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Fresh, hot Cream Bread daily at
Dahnke's. If
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Rear Admiral Schley retains his
hold on the people by keeping his
mouth shut, even under provocation.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Bug poison at MSS Drug Store.
$50 pairs Tan Oxfords for Ladies
worth $3.50 at one dollar per pair
while they last,
MORGAN & HARDY Bros,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Bug poison at Moss Drug Store.
Everything good to eat at ali
times at Dahnke's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Coco Cola, Pepsol, Lemon, Cherry
and Ginger Phosphates when You
have that tired feeling. DAHNKE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Up-to-date gents furnishings at
Fish Bros.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
Hardware.

My stock Of hardware, cooking stoves, build
ers material tools, &C., is the most completes
and by far the largest in Obion County. Buy
mostly in car lots, and am in position to make
the lowest prices
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

''Well, Ethel" said the caller,
what are you going to do when
yoa get big like your mammal"
"Oh!' replied Ethel, II suppose
I'll have to put my teeth in glass
of water and paint my face, too. -
Philadelphia Record.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

oven have to let our cook 60"
What's the matter?'
'She says she has written to
Carnegie and asked him to send her
a library. Detroit Free Press.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Bug poison at Moss Drug Store.
$50 pairs Tan Oxfords for Ladies
worth $3.50 at one dollar per pair
while they last.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

''Mrs. Newbride isn't at all salts
fed with her husbands salary"
"No; she says 1T isn't nearly so
good as her father used to make. -
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

"Clara, that is hideous vase.
Eyes, it is; it was one of our
bridal presents but we never have
any luck at getting ugly things
broken when we move. Chicago
Record-Herald.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24

Ice Cream Soda with pure fruit
Juices. DAHNkE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1901-05-24
Farming Implements.

And when it comes to Farming Implements
and Machinery, / am right at the head Of the
procession. See my
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-02-28
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CHARITY.
SUNDRIES.

City Council Of Brunswick (sma1l pox) 2S 50
Ii A Wrench and Son (ordinary's courD ~
G Butt (registar). OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
w Cook (registar) ...,,.... 8 20
II + du Bignon (defaulters lisO. ......., 81 81
E Dubberly balance cOmmlssioD). 80 %
Geo w Coates freight. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. AZ
Horace Dart (cefa llters list) ..... 81 10
S p, les (ordinarys court) .,,,...... 2 90
ID Aiken <reBistar) Observation-Disclosures, w
T W Causey (sundrtes) ..........,... W
r \ PyIes tax sales ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 50 "A
0 Townsend (sundries). ............... 50
G. A H Jennings (aot Taylor ........ l6 90
S Fylsg (ordinarys COURT ....... 2 90
" Il KAY (Mlburn :case) ......... SO %
j y Wright (insurance) .......... 81 50
r S Pyles (ordlnarys court) ....... 2 90
II A Wrench and Son (ordinarys courD 50
X s Pylep sax sales) ................. 66 20
A O "ownsend (sundries). .........,..... Il
] II Mason Gury eommtssion) ....... IL 90
o Townsend Q 70
Fl s Lee (commission) ...... 300 90
G D ,lpg tim bOnds) ,..... SO o.
L Dubberley, Commission, ....,....,. 200 90
G ID OgY irip 10 Savannah, ......... 10 80
II j Read Defaulters List, .......,..... 81 Is
II / Read. Registration List 40 20
Willard Reese / 00
G d Ogg .....,,,.......... Z 80
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-02-28
COURT HOUSE.
NOTICE

The bankrupt stock of Abe
Rothchild is now offered to
the public. This stock must
be sold and prices will do
the work. Everything will
be sacrificed as the stock
must be converted into cash.
Call and see the stock--in.
spect--see prices and be con-
WINGED. Everything must be
sold regardless of cost and
price. At the old stand.
Any one having repair work
will please call and get same.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-02-28
A BARGAIN .

FOR RENT -Ons nice. furBi"bfc
room. Apply at 202 Un,on street.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-02-28
IRE AsgRER's REPORT
Where the Colnty"s Money Has Gone
During Laet Quarter.

Brunswick, Ca, Jany 7th 1901
r. the Hon. Chairman and Cor nissioners OF
Roads Anu GeAan leh Of Glynn county. Ga.
The Brunswick times-call., 1901-02-28
INQUEST
NOTES AND INTEREST.

D walters, Cash Loan, .......,....,,.. 2co4 A
Lock Haven Trust and Safe Deposit
company, Interest Bonds, ......,.. 10 oo
Z D Walters, Cash Loan, northumberland. sooY Is
First National Bank, n. Y, Int. bonds. ESQ oo
John Dillon. N. Y, Interest bonds. $50 90
D Shepard q Co., Loan.... ....... 10000 oc
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-11
MORE men THAN WOMEN.
Census Statistics for North DakO:
ia, Ohio, Oregon and
Oklahoma.

Washington, Sept. 4.-Ihe census
Office today issued bulletin showing
the division, of the population of the
States of North Dakota, Ohio and Ore
gon and the Territory of Oklahoma in
respect to sex, nativity and color. In
Ohio, of a total population of 4, Isl, ,545,
there were in the census year 1900, p
102, ,655 males to 2,954, 500 females.
There were 45S, 73i foreign born per-
sons in the State and and 97,341 colored
persons. All the colored people ex
cept 81 Chinese. 27 Japanese and ~
Indians were negroes.
In Cincinnati there were 12S, 40 ma
tive and 2S, $40 foreign born males and
139, III native and 55,679 foreign born
females; 7,172 colored males and 1926
colored females.
Cleveland showed 127, ,36S native, 65,-
24S foreign born and 3,2SS colored
males and I29, 769 native, SO, 1888 foreign
born and 3,177 colored females.
Columbus, Sc, S33 native, 6, ,46S foreign
born and 1883 colored males and 56, 399
native, $500 foreign born and 3, 1872 col
ored females.
Toledo, males, 5l,126 native, 14,47S
foreign born: females, 52,S74native, I3,-
344 foreign born.
Out of North Dakota's total popula-
ton of 319, 146 there were III, ,493 males
and 141, 1858 females: 113,091 foreign
born and I, 434 colored persons. OF the
colored people, 6,96S are Indians.
OF the 39S, ,331 persons in Oklahoma,
214, $50 were males and 1S3, ,972 females;
l5, $50 were foreign born and 30,S07
were colored. OF the colored people,
is, s31 were negroes and II, ,945 Indians.
Oregon's ALB, $50 population are divi-
ded as follows: Males, 232, 9S5; females,
$50, 551; foreign born, 65, 74s; colored,
Is, 954. The colored people people in
clude 10, 397 Chinese, 2,501 Japanese
and 951 Indians.
Oregon has the largest proportion, or
563 per cent. of males, as against 43.7 I
per cent. females. North Dakota and
Oklahoma also showed noticeable ex-
cess of males, the former having 500
per cent. of males, as against 44.4 per
cent. of females, and the 53.S per cent.
of males, as against 1862 per cent. of
females. In Ohio the population was
more evenly divided, the percentage
for the males being 500, as against 59.4
| for the females.
The foreign born element constituted
over one-third, or 35.4 per cent. of the
population of North Dakota, while in
lOregon the same element constituted
a little less than one-sixth, or 1873 pei
cent, and in Ohio little more thar
one-tenth, or IL per cent. of the tota
population. In Oklahoma the proper
tion of foreign born was quite small, ol
l39 per cent.
The white element of the population
Represented over nine-tenths of the to
tai population in all of the States ant
the Territories under consideration
The largest proportion of colored wa
! found in Oklahoma, where IL per cen
; of the total population was of this ele
ment, principally of negro descent ant
Indians.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-10-11
An Interesting old watch.


A curious treasure, a watch which
belonged to Louis XIV, is preserved in
the presbytery of Ragnonnas, in Ayi-
gnon. The king gave away the watch
under the following interesting circum-
stances: Before the building Of the sus-'
pension bridge from Avignon to Rag
nonnas ferry was made use of, which
from time immemorial belonged to a
family by the name of Arnoux. A menu
ter Of this family one evening 200
years ago took over a company of great
noblemen and in so doing showed ex-
traordinary skill. One Of the gentle
men presented him in recognition there
Of with handful of louis dor and also
with a watch. This man was Louis
XIV.
This large, round watch, a master
piece, has silver case, which is so
artistically chased that 1t resembles q
fine spider web. On the lid is the bust
picture Of the king in laurel wreaths,
held below and in the middle by two
cupids. The dial, with Latin notations.
has no hands. 1t Is pivoted, and while
turning the numerals come opposite a
lily chased on the edge. The interior of
the watch is Of the same fine workman
ship and the mechanism a marvel of
precision. The watch is still attached
to the same now faded cord with which
200 years ago Louis XIV took it from
his pocket to present it to the ferryman
Of Ragnonnas. .-Jewelers' Circular
Weekly.