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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-11-23

pie of Elmville
on a certain October Sunday. The
treasurer, a young man who had re-
Gently come to the village, had made a
financial statement hat morning.
upon which certain persons felt very
much scandalized. Such a thing had
never been done before-not even
thought of; then it revealed the fact
that the Rev. Wesley Norwood had re-
ceived but S51.75 for six months of
faithful service.
81 don't believe in bringing up such
matters in the religious services of the
church." growled Brother Cook, who
always protested that it was a waste
of money to pay the minister so much
salary,
81 quite agree with you" responded
Mr.. Barnes. He was not a member of
the church, but attended because it
was a respectable thing to do-gaye
you standing. "If these things must
come up every Sunday l shall attend
church elsewhere"
Notwithstanding this, it was gener-
ally agreed that II was a shame, and
something must be done. But when
things had gone in a haphazard way
30 long it was no easy matter to face
right about. After several weeks of
elaboration, the necessary something
seemed as far from accomplishment
as ever.
at is too bad that they do not col
lect the pastors salary" remarked
Mrs. Hunter at the Ladies' Aid meet
ing. Who she meant by they" was
not entirely clear, inasmuch as she was
one of the officers.
"If no one else will do anything, we
must" r~ejoined Mrs. Allen; the various
members nodded approval.
1t was soon planned. The pastor
had received ss1.75; they would pay
him sos. 25-make it even S150-and
have enough left in the treasury for
incidental matters. On Thursday
evening of next week, which was
Thanksgiving, they would invite them
selves to the parsonage and have a
good time while making the pastor
happy. 1t would be easy to prepare
something extra while getting ready
1OI AuhhSkiNilb was " NC q
grand secret; not a soul but members
of the society should know a word OF
it.
MAY l not tell John?" stammered
timid Mrs. Addie Day. She was but re
Gently married and disliked to have
ever so little a secret from her hus.
band. Scornful glances from the more
mature matrons warned her that sh,
was about to lose caste in the society
and she quickly subsidized.
At the close of the business meeting
of the Young Peoples league, thu
president made a close scrutiny to as
sure himself that all present wer,
members; he then proposed that, Al
"they would not do anything" thu
league take up the matter.
81 understand hat we have nearly
$50 in the treasury; we could pay tn
pastor $4S. 5O-bring the salary up t.
S100-and have enough left to pay al
bills and begin the new year out o
debt. If we do this, l suggest that w
observe the utmost secrecy and maxi
1t a complete surprise" All readil.
agreed to the plan and pledged tn
proper reticence in the matter.
Four of the most faithful met aftel
prayer meeting to discuss the situation
and decided that they must at onc'
collect $24s.25, the balance necessar.
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Turkey-"Guess I'll smoke cigar
cites till Thanksgiving and then j
won't be worth killing."-Chicago
Daily News.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-11-23
oNf PMAsrORs
thanksgiving
By (nAS Ross LANGoeN

OMETHING had
to be done. Such
was the verdict
of the good peo-
pie of Elmville
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-03
FataI RAILWAY Wreck.

vicksburR, Miss, Jan. "A telephone
message TO The Herald from FAyette
saws thnt two heavy freiVht trains on
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-03
.ICNATIUS DONNELLY.
He Passes Away in Minnesota Ailef
a Brief Illness.
HIS CAREER FAMOUS
He Was known as a Thorough Shakes
perean scholar, a Writer OF
Distinction, a Statesman
and n Politician.

Minneapolis. Jan. 2.--Ignatius Don.
nelly. politician. author and sage, died
at 1880 oclocS this morning. He was
taken suddenly III Tuesday night while
visiting his fether.in.law, Barton Han
sou. From ths first Mr.. Donnelly stead.
lily grew worse and died shortly after
midnight The doctor pronounced ii
heart failure and stated that there wa,
little chance Of the patients recovery.
He was 70 wears old
Ipnatiu. Donnelly, known as "the sage
Of Nininger. has been conspicuous IN
the political and literary field for many
years Mr Donnelly came 10 Mime.
sofa 3j years ago and since that time
had been member Of both houses %
the state legislature aud represented hii
district In congress
During hi. many years In the legisla'
ture he was power lie was an able
orator, always had an answer ready and
rarely failed 70 turn the laugh upon his
opponent
He had pronounced ideas aud during
his political career had been member
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-03
NEW COMPASS CARD.
II Il Designed to Tee Degrees aud d
Away with the Points

Away with the Points
Washington, Jan. Admiral Brad.
ford, chief Of the bureau Of equipment,
has sent 20 we'll known marines for crit.
icism new compass card designed by
Lieutenant Commander DiehL
The object Of the proposed change Is
70 omit the present system Of points aud
fractions thereof and use degrees
Present card contains points aud de-
grees. The conversion Of one into the
other is natural result Of the presence
Of both but Is not necessity. as would
speedily be recognized were the points
omitted.
Accuracy requires expression in de-
grees for courses, bearings aud compass
errors, and not in points, the use Of
which is but duplication Of work. The
circumference OF the proposed card is
divided into the usual $50 degrees, and
marked continuously to the right from
zero degree at north 10 90 degrees at
east, Is0 degrees at south. 27O degrees
at west and 800 degrees at north.
The card is subdivided into divisions
Of 10 degrees, accentuAted by heavy lines
on the graduated rim. and by suitable
geometric figures ON the card, each ten
degree division Of the card being indi-
Gated in figures by its appropriate num-
Der from zero degrees or north. Each
10 degree division Of the card is further
subdivided into half and quarter divis
ions and appropriately marked. Every
fifth degree line Of the graduated oircl,
between the 10 degree divisions is mark
ed In figures, indicating its appropriat,
number from zero degree or north. Tn,
cardinal and intercardenal directions
are emphasized on the card In geometric
figures.
Lieutenant Commander Diehl SAYS he
believes the proposed marking Of thl
compass card would result in greatel
accuracy in navigation In its relation 4
the compass. Courses would be- laid II
degrees and and more accurately noted
, AZ the Approximate course Of th'
s. w. by W. a A. "a little westerly,
, for example. would be replaced by thu
exact course Of $40 degrees.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-03
INDEPENDENCE OF CANADA
New orKanisAiivn Proposes to MAks
United state. OF Canada.

Montreal. Jan. 2-For some time
pas, there has been some discussion
about the d0ings Of an alleged ''inde.
pendence" cllb In Montreal. but ths
managers Of the new movement did nOi
appear 10 judge the time opportune for
appealing TO the public A good deal
OF interest was added 20 the movements
by the iac; that during the Paris expo
sition large number of young men APP
peared in Paris wearing "Indepeudencs
OF Canada. afd an attempt was made
20 connect J. /. Tarte And J. y. Per-
rault, the Canadian commissioners,
with the moyemapt because number
Of Independence buttons were among
the spoils recovered from men who mad
burglarized Mr. Perrault's house. Mr.
Perrault explained. however, that these
buttons were 10 years oil. and he had
changed his views since.
Now the Canadian independence
league mas issued is platform aud con.
siitution. but has declined 70 publish its
list Of officers and members. The consti'
tuti n consists Of Is clauses Of which
the hrst sights are:
/ /. Absolute declaratio- Of indepen'
1 dence.
2. New federation % be known a
United States Of Canada.
g. Province 10 become states will
sovereign power.
! To have such powers as sh all b
delegated 10 IL by sovereign states.
3 No power shall be delegated 10 tn
federal authority except with the assen
Of the majority Of delegates Of each O
the sovereign states convened IN na
tional assembly.
8 Creation of a st-te militia unde
command of federal officer
T. Universal suffrage.
5 The great highways and service
railways. canals. telegraphs, etc.l TO b
public property.
The others deal with changes IN law
along socialistic lines.
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OF nearly every political party known in
the state
Mr. Donnelly was an able and deep
thinker aud he was a thorough Shakes.
perenn scholar His many efforts in the
literary line have been well received
and be- is famous for his writings all
over the country.
For the last few years he has been
bitterly opposed 20 the policy of the
Democratic party aud at the last gen.
eral election he was a candidate for vice
president Of the Middle.of.the. Road
Populist ticket. He was active during
the campaign and spoke in Minneapolis
aud other cities Of the state a number Of
/ times
Since his afiihation with the middle
Of the road party he had earnestly es-
poused It's principles. He was bitter TO-
wards trusts and combinations OF all
kinds, and was an ardent supporter OF
the political code In economies and so
cial questions as set forth In what /.
known As the Omaha platform.
Mr. Donnelly was famous for his pro
mitigation Of an alleged cryptogram In
the works Of Shakespeare by which n
sought to prove that Francis BAcoE
wrote the Shakespeare works.
| Mr. Donnelly married about thre,
years ago Miss Hanson. daughter O
Barton Hanson Of this city.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-03

Los Angeles. Cal. Jan. 2-Judge
Louis Gottschalk died Tuesday, which
was his 62nd birthday. He was cap
tain in the union army during the civil
war He was elected city attorney OF
St Louis In 1854, and resigned his com.
mission in the army 20 enter upon his
new duties Later he served six year.
as circuit judge IN Missouri was mem
Der Of the stats senate, serving for d
considerable time as president pro ten
Of that body and was for eight month,
acting governor " Missouri In ;SSt,
he came 10 Los Angeles and In 1889 wa
appointed by President Harrison AS con
sui at Stuttgart, which position he filled
for three and half years.
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New York. Jan. 2. General Brooks,
president Of the board Of inouirv which
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-03
Notice of Reduction.

Youngstown. o., Jan. Notices Of
reduction in wages that will affect 1000
men were posted Tuesday at all the
blast furnaces in the Mahoning and
shenango valleys What is known n.
the base price is 81. 90 per day TO bottom
fllers and helpers and the notices stat,
that after Feb. the price will be Si.65
The reduction will place the wages Of
the furnace men the same basis AS In
March. 1890 The employees refuse Il
sAy now whether they will accept tn,
reduction.
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RIr Oh. cks a. aIns.

Nevada, Mo-, Jan. 2,-Oliver Ouck, q
capitals, at Schell City, sent each Of
his three children a check for $4,000 as
c -istmas presents. The lucky ones
IsP. NJ. Duck. cashier Of the Bank OF
Nevada, OF this city; W. L. Duck. Mis-.
souri,. Kansas & Texas agent at Schell
City, and Mrs. Hackadorn Of Gallon, o.
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Accidentally killed.

Opelika. Ala. Jan. 2.-By the aoci.
dental discharge Of . pistol in the
hands Of joe rllery. 4 prominent citi.
Een Of Mchanicsville. Tillery's oonsin.
Albert Tillery. was killed. The two
men were examining the pistol when IL
was discharged.
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has been investigating the alleged haz.
ing Of Cadet Booz at the military acad-
emy at West Point, said all testimony
In the case had been taken aud the board
probably would send It's report 10 the
secretary Of war by the end Of this
month
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-03

Eaton. Jan. 2-will Turk, boy Of
n. shot aud killed Kimball Aiken, near
here. Thomas Turk, prosperous
country merchant, was engaged in a
fight with Aiken. also prosperous mer.
chant. when he called on his young
ION. Will, 10 shoot Aiken. The boy did
not hesitate but fired. killing Aiken.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-03

the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley rail
road. double headers. colhded near
Hays station. 80 miles south Of here.
and that the loss Of life was heavy. No
particulars can be obtained.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-03

London. Jan. 2.-There was an unim-
portant failure on the stock exchan ge
that of 5 G.. r. L. Ogilvie. This make.
IS failures within a week.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-01-03

The Hague. Jan. 2. 2.-Kruger is suffer.
ing from a slight attack Of bronchitis.
While there Is no anxiety as 10 his con.
dltion he Is Obliged % keep his bed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-04-17
Matrimonial.

An interesting matrimonial event
was celebrated at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Ferdinand Hartwig, in the
Fifth ward, last u ednesday evening.
when their youngest daughter, Miss
AntOnette, was united with Frank E..
LANCER, of Fond du Lac, the cere-
mony being performed at Z o'clock
by Rev. ii. Sterz, pastor of the Evan
gelical Protestant church. Otto
Kumro, of Fond du Lac, officiated
as best man and the bride was waited
upon by her sister. Miss Olga Hart
wig. A largely attended reception
took place after the ceremony, the
guests enjoying dancing and other
diversions, music being provided by
the City orchestra. The house was
prejtily decorated in green ard white
aud the lawn illuminated by Japanese
lanterns. A sumptuous wedding col
lation was served, and at the conclu-
sion of the festivities the newly
welded couple departed by an early
morning train for Minnesota, to spend
their honeymoon with relatives and
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. LANCER will
reside at Fond du Lac, the groom
holding the responsible position of
cashier for the Chicago & North
western railway at that place. He
formerly was employed here by the
same road and is we'll and favorably
known to our people The bride is a
most eStimable vOl1nU ladv horn and
reared in our midst, and in her new
relations in life will have the hearty
wellw1shes of her large circle of ac-
quaintances.
James w. Mahar and Miss Kathryn
e. Darcy, prominent young people of
the town Of Clyman, were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony yester-
day morning, the ceremony being per-
formed in st. Johns Catholic church,
Clyman. A reception to the bride
and groom was held in the evening
at the home of the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Darcy.
The marriage of Charles Schmidt
and Miss Olga Borkenhagen is an
nounced to take place at the Mora
Wan church next Monday evening at
$3.50 o'clock.
This evening, at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus May, will occur
the wedding of F. Reimers, of johnson
Creek, and Miss Emile Deubel, of
this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-04-17
Jefferson County Board.

The new county board, which was
elected April 2, consists of the fol-
lowing members:
Aztalan, F. A. Huebner; Cold
Spring, Charles Church: Concord,
Charles Spence; Pennington, c. f.
Schumacher; Hebron, W. E. Evans;
Ixonia, Fred Huebner; Jefferson, J. N.
Held; Koshkonong, A. P. Bailey;
Lake Mills, Fred Strasburg; Milford,
c E. Gallup; Oakland, Lewis Benson: !:
Palmyra, Oscar Oleson; Sullivan, J.
A. Friedel; Sumner, g. L. Burleson;
Waterloo, Hubert Springer; Water
town, G. F. Strauss; Fort Atkinson,
1st ward, S. A Bridges; I'd ward, c. P.
Goodrich; Sd ward, L. B. Caswell; 4th
ward, R. I Hunter; Jefferson, 1st
ward, Frank McGovern; I'd ward John
{. Fischer; Sd ward, Fred Henry; 4th
ward, John j. Spangler; Watertown,
1st ward, Max Gaebler; I'd ward.
Frank Lutovski; Sd ward, A. j. Carlin;
4th ward, W. D. Stacy; 7th ward, F. H.
Breckenridge; Lake Mills village.
c. S. Greenwood; Palmyra village.
Andrew Rood; Waterloo village, ".
f. Lum.
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generally conceded that Fifth street should
be paved from Main street to the right of way
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
company: which, with the other, would give
us continuous pavement from one depot to
the other, and should be done as soon as the
general conditions will permit of same. There
the city which should be permanently or at
least temporarily improved by pavement or
otherwise. This, however, is matter which
IN my opinIon should be taken up and thor
oughly discussed by our Business Mems asso-
clatlon, who are the representatives Of the
commercial interests of the city and therefore
should always be foremost in the movement
Of this kind of improvements, and they will
nnd, tnat II they act unanimously as body
ana advocate certain much needed improve
ments, that the common council will gladly
cessful end if possible, knowing they are in
that event backed up by the business interests.
city. OO''
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Inc nre department Of our city, which con-
slsts OF two hose and one hook and ladder COM
usual rendered good and efficient services for
Tie city by promptly responding to all calls of
IRE, ana since they receive no compensa ton
TOR their arduous work. other than paltry
few dollars, which is allotted them by the city
from insurance premiums. they certainly de-
serve the most sincere thanks at the hands of
the property owners of the city.
The department as whole is we'll equipped
Tor hre lighting purposes, no expense having
Deen spared at any time in making their
equipment equal to that of any volunteer fire
company IN the state There is, however, one
very important improvement lacking, and that
is hre alarm system, and this should be pro-
Vlded for as soon as the necessary funds can
be spared, but at any rate none but a first
class system should be adopted if any because
an inferior system would in my opinion simply
mean useless expenditure Of public money.
PUBLIC HEALTH,
his city has during the past year been ex-
CeptlOnally fortunate lnaSmuCh as we have had
but very few cases of contagious or infectious
diseases III our midst having had but one soil
tary case OF smallpox. and that of a light order:
several cases of diphtheria. with one death !;
several cases of typhoid fever, also of ght
order; a number of Cases of pneumonia with
several deaths; number of cases of measles,
also OF light order. The number of deaths
during the year is about 100, of which large
portion were old persons and young children.
A large number of our sister cities where
smallpox, typhoid and scarlet fever have been
epidemic, and in some of them are still raging
with unabated force, have certainly been less
fortunate. We can therefore be especially
proud OF our record in this respect which is the
best in the state, and it is evidently due to our
good sanitary conditions, efficient health de-
partment and healthfu' climate.
FINANCES.
he following is a statement of the commit
tee on II anCe of the council showing the con-
dltlon of the different funds on the 31st of
March. 1901:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-04-17
A Remarkable Run.

Albert Fuermann, of Watertown.
was here last Monday and his numer-
Gus friends hastened to congratulate
him upon his splendid victory at the
recent city election of Watertown,
which elected him city treasurer.
Mr.. Fuermann has the distinction of
having been elected by the largest
majority ever received by candidate
for Office in the city of Watertown and
to add to the victory he secured
the vote of every delegate in the
Democratic city convention against a
popular and active candidate. ABS
friends ought TO be pardoned for boast
ing little on his remarkable run. The
Office OF city treasurer of Watertown
is fully as important as county Of
fee and his bond is 1925, 900, the same
as the treasurer of Dodge county
Juneau Independent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-04-17
Inheritance Tax of SASS zS

The estate of Daniel G. Van Brunt
is probably the largest estate ever
settled in Dodge county and it's pro-
bate has been concluded without the
least bit Of friction. There was
no will and the personal disposition
OF the real estate of the deceased wa,
settled between the heirs themselves
and we believe the property was
divided in a like manner. We're it
not for the Inheritance tax law it is
probable that the court record would
never show the amount of the large
personal estate of Mr.. Van Brunt.
Pursuant to the inheritance tax
law, Hon. W. A. Van Brunt filed =
statement in the probate court show.
ing the amount of the personal estate
to be 1892, 500 Alter deductino all
discounts for prompt payment the
amount of the inheritance tax which
is required to be paid into the county
treasury is $4.458.7S. Mr.. Van
Brunt was rated as a millionaire.
Juneau Independent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-04-17
MAYORS MESSAGE.

GENTLEMEN OF THE COMMON COUNCIL:
First of all l wish to thank the people of
the city for the great confidence they have
placed in me. inasmuch as they have chosen
me to represent them mayor and to admin
lister the affairs of the city for the ensuing
year; and in connection with this, gentlemen,
I will say that we, the chosen representatives
of the great commonwealth, should at all
times be fully cognizant of the great respons-
iblity resting upon us in the proper discharge
Of our duties, and the administration of the
city's affairs, and that we should at all times
act in perfect harmony in the transaction Of
business for the city which is of vital mpor-
tance, and that all measures introduced to
this body must be carefully and thoroughly
considered so that our deliberations, of what
ever nature, will insure the best possible safe
guard for the welfare of our citizens in gen.
eral, aud further, that it shall be our duty to
enchance the progress of our city by pro, iding
for all necessary improvements to be properly
made being very careful, however not to bur
den our people by excessive axation or other
wise.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
AS we all know this city has in the past years
made long strides in public improvements,
viz: Electric lighting, sewerage, wa terworks,
pavement. and general cleanliness OF our
streets. For the past year. however, we have
come to standstjll, owing to the fact that
we did not possess the necessary funds A gen.
eral sentiment appears to prevail, however,
that the pavement on West Main street
should be continued to the right of way OF
the Chicago & Northwestern Railway COM
pany, that portion of the street which is not
paved being very much in need of 1t, because
OF the very muddy condition of same especially
during the wet seasons, but there is one seri-
Gus drawback there because the valuo of the
abuttlng property does not warrant this ex-
pensive but much needed improvem ent, and
unless an agreement could be made, whereby
the abutting property owners would pay a csr-
tain percentage of the expense and the city
balance, it i'll he found necessary to
del this fer some years. And further, it is
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-04-17
A Raging, Roarinu Flood

Washed down telegraph line
which Chas. c. Ellis, of Lisbon, Ia. ,
had to repair. ''Standing waist
deep in icy water" he writes. ..eave
me a terrible cold and cough. It
grew worse daily. Finally the best
doctors IN Oakland, Neb.. Sioux CITY
and Omaha said | had consump mption
and could not live. Then l began
using DR.. Kings New Discovery and
was wholly cured by six bottles. y
positively guaranteed for coughs.
colds and all throat and lung troubles
by r. H. Brennecke. Price soc and
$1.00, Trial bottles free.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-04-17
'Tis Easy to Feel Good.

Countless thousands have found
blessing to the body 10 DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, which positively cure
constipation, sick headache, dizziness,
jaundice, malaria, fever and ague and
all liver and stomach troubles. Pure
ly vegetable; never gripe Or weaken.
Only 25c at r. II. Brennecke's drug
store.