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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-04-03
VINO had~gone over the pa
His Object in Taking Action.


What was your purpose in bringing
it before members?"",. asked Mr.. Dal-
zell. >.~ f>:E
ITO get it into the house, and before
the American people" answered the
witness.
Mr.. Dalzell referred to the reborts
that he (Gron) had himself been try
ing to obtain a commission for the sale
of the islands and that the whole mat
ter was a quarrel between. Christmas
and himself over the commission. Thi~
Mr.. Gron denied and in support read
q letter stating that an old alliance BE-
tween certain Danish men and Ameri-
scans in the fall of 1897 was declared
off is months ago. He mentioned the
names OF H. H. Rogers, Charles R.
Flint and himself as the Americans in
terested at that time in negotiating the
sale of the islands. ~
Asked specifically regarding a state
ment in the Christmas report to the
effect that Rogers had ;i*,eed to &C
complish the sale Of the islands for n
pc" cent of the purchase money Mn
Gron declared that there was 10 su. i
agreement.
Mr.. Gron was closely questioned as
to whether proposition was made
for Christmas, Rogers and himself to
divide the commission. He replied
that there were various propositions.
Asked as to the threat attributed to
Rogers in the Christmas report in
which Rogers was made to say he had
2G votes in the senate and could de-
fcat N3 negotiations, Mr.. Gron replied
th;.t ie was never present at meet
ing uctween Rogers and Christmas.
rIeteiring to the negotiations which
Christmas alleged he had had with Alb
ner Mckinley the witness said he had
no correction with them.
!,' Hit asked him specifically if he
k. =: y nat press associations we're re-
fe, rcd 10 in the Christmas reports.
~ 10 not know" replied Mr.. Gro2.
TT this point the committee took 4
recess.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-04-03

Commandant Alberts has called a
meeting of the Beers in his district,
to take place 35 miles east of The.
Springs station. in order to discuss the
proposal for general surrender. It.
is said that General Hans Botha has
summoned a similar meeting at Am
sterdam.
A party of constabulary and native
scouts was ambushed near here,
March 80. Six of the party were.
killed. The Beers eluded pursuit.
Surrenders are occurring daily in
the Standerton district
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MINING DL5ASII'I. I.[R}
VICTIMS. OF EXPLOSION AT DAY
TON, TENN, NUMBER MoHE
a.. i. - .... THAN a SCORE.
LIST OF MISSING IN DOUBT

Fifteen Bodies Fave Ecen Recovered
and From Eight to Fourteo:2 Are
Still Buried in the Denrs-Dead
Miners Lett Large Families and a
Majority Of Them Arc in Destitute
Condition.
Dayton, Tenn, April 2.--AS a result
Of the explosion in the Nelson nine OF
the Dayton Coal and Iron company Is
dead bodies have been recovered and
it is estimated that rom s TO IA re-
main covered In the debris.
The work Of removing the fallen
slate covering the victims is going on
rapidly. Most, OF the families Of the
dead miners are in destitute condition
and their wants are being temporarily
supplied by the Dayton Coal and Iron
company.
The explosion followed close upon
the announcement after an inspection
that the mine was perfectly safe. The
Nelson shaft, however, has been the
most daDgarous Of the mines at Day
ton on account of the presence of mine
gas ever since the explosion of Dec.
20, 1895, when % men were killed.
Since then the miners have been sup
piled With safety lamps and fire bosses
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-04-03
JUDGE CHANDLER DEAD.
Pioneer Railroad Man Succumbs t
Heart Disease.

st. Paul. April 2.-Judge John 4.
Chandler. pioneer resident Of 81. Paul,
died suddenly at his home in this city
of paralysis of the heart.
Judge Chandler, who was II years
old, had been confined to his home
since Jan. IT, He was able TO be about
the house, however, and his death was
unexpected.
For 40 years Judge Chandler was in
the employ of the Chicago, milwaukee,
and st. Paul Railroad company. He
began as a clerk when 3 young man
and progressed to the position of gen.
eTal agent. and was stationed in this
city for 80 years. -.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-04-03
Eor Use in South Africa.

& New York, April 2.-American auto
mobiles. motors and motor bicycles
are said to be in demand by the engi
neer corps OF the British army for use
in the South African campaign. Sef-
8eral manufacturers in this country
have been requested to send specit..
cations and prices of bicycles and mo,
tors at once TO a captain Of engineers
whose corps is now stationed at Pl-s
toria.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-04-03
Eiaht Sentenced.

The eight prisoners brought to Far
go from the Turtle mountain country
to answer TO charges of sellingsliquor
to Indians and timber trespass, plead
ed guilty before Judge Amidon in the
United States court They were Civ
en- sentences ranging from a month
to three months in Jail and fines from
S10O to 5000 -l-- Y - WIG.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-04-03
Reward for Sons Body.

j. r. Stewart, father of the young
man who lost his life in the recent
storm near Jamestown, has offered a
reward Of S25 for the recovery of his
sons body and $25 for the recovery
Of the body Of Dan McLachlin, who
was with Stewart and is believed to
have died with him. Stewart and Me-
Lachlin were traced to a point. seven
miles from the ranch.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-04-03
STEYN AND DELAREY LOCATED
AND MEETING WITH SCHALK-
BURGER EXPECTED.
OTHER LEADERS WILL JOIN
Reported That General Botha Is to At
tend the Conference and Comman-
dant Mears Announces That He viii
Abide by the Observation-Disclosures
Eritishers Killed and Forty-five In
jured il, Railroad Wreck.

Pretorit.. April 2.-President Steyn
and General Delarey have been located
and meeting between them and Act
ng President Schalkburger is expected
20 be arranged without further delay.
1t is reported that General Botha will
also attend the conference.
Commandant Mears has sent in
word that his command will abide by
the decision of the Boer government.
Commandment Devilliers, who has
oeen operating in the Kimberley dis
trict, has sent in q flag of truce, asking
for terms.
The peace movement, however, has
in no way interfered with the military
operations. The British arc again
sweeping the northwest districts Of
the Orange River Colony where it is
believed they have about 1000 of
General Dewet's men within the cor
don.
Heidelburg, Transvaal, April g.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-04-03
DunkardS FOR Ward County.

One of the heaviest movements Of
land seekers this season reached Mi
not the latter l)e.lt Of last week. It
consists Of 1000 Dunkards from Indi-
ana and Illinois who will settle at diff
ferent points along the line of the
Great Northern road in Ward county
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-04-03
AT THE AGE Of N.NETY-SEVEN
Deati, OF Woman Whose Career Has
Eeen Renrar kabIe.

Eeen Eer7a!kabEe.
Detroit, April G-Mrs. Louise Henry,
one of the oldest residents of Detroit
md a character whose life history has
been one Of remarkable interest is
dead, aged 81 years. She was seized
with religious fervor when a young
sirl and prevailed upon her guardian
to give up his hundreds OF slaves. She
then went to Mackinac island, then a
wilderness. and as missionary work
ed and lived among the Indians. She
went to Detroit in 1899. She was an
intimate friend Of General Grant when
he was stationed there as a young Of
ficer Just from West Point.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-04-03

Heidelburg, Transvaal, April g.
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WORSE THAN A BATTLE.
Thirty-nine British Soldiers Killed in a
Railroad Wreck.

Pretoria, April 2-Thirty-nine Brit
ish soldiers were killed and As injured
in railroad wreck March 80 near
Barberton, Transvaal Colony
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1902-04-03

London, April 2.-The war Office, ii
reporting the railroad wreck at Bar
berton, Transvaal Colony, merely says
it was accidental The victims nearly
all belonged to the Hampshire regi-
mpnt .&a
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06

Mayor Ong is home from a month g
business trip through Nebraska and
Iowa.
G. F. Walter, who bought the J. j.
Wiles farm, has been here from Iowa
closing up the deal this week. He
will send family down from Iowa in
about two weeks to live on his farm
till next March when he will come
down himself. He is most pleasant
gentleman and we are glad to have
him locate here.
Miss Belle Fletcher left last Sun
day night to accept position as op-
orator in the office of the American
Telephone company at
Madison, Ill. For the past two
months she had been assistant in the
postofice and there proved herself
careful and efficient in business mat
ters and popular with the patrons.
Miss Fletcher is one of Laclede's best
and most accomplished young ladies
and will be missed by her many
friends and associates.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
Annual Meeting.

The Laclede Farmers Mutual Fire
and Lightning Insurance company of
Laclede held their annual meeting in
this city on Monday last.
The books Of the company were au-
dited by J. H. Patterson, Lowell; M.
G. Coates, Meadville; and Mr.. Walsh,
of St. Catherine, and committee re-
ported them correct. The recretary's
report showed that the company's in
crease over last years business to have
been $50 per cent.
By reason of the first Monday in
December being late in the year and
generally cold and bad to be out, it
was thought best to change the time
Of annual meeting to the second Sat-
urday in October, and was so ordered.
The election of officers and direc-
tors coming up, the following gentle
men we're elected to look after the
welfare of the policy holders for the
ensuing year, to-wit:
OAicers-May Jones, president; M.
G. Coates, vice president; H. G. Lo-
max, treasurer; H. E. Maybee, secre-
tary.
Directors-H. H. Mathew, S. L.
Gibson, E. K. Welsh, A. s. Byrd, 2.
T. Standby.
There being no further business the
meeting then adjourned until the Sec
ond Saturday in October, 1908.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
Go to Welsh & Co. for the best

Go to Welsh & Co. for the bes
coal oil.
Did you read Lomax's ad thi
week? 1t means just what it says.
Fill your lamps with oil from
Welsh & Cos. and they will burr
dry.
Welsh & Co. will have coal oil the
first of uext week that will not pu
out a fire.
j. w. Lomax & Co. are showing
the latest things in Shirts-the Geo
P. Ide make.
J. w. Lomax & Co. will have on
their Christmas Suit next week
Watch them.
Mrs. I. B. siders and daughter
Miss Lynn, visited over last Sunday
with relatives at Cantril, Iowa.
Juvenals Fun Factory next Fri.
day night, Dec. 12. Don't miss it.
Lots of fun and excellent music.
Mrs. J. T. Spencer was down from
Chillicothe last week visiting her
mother-in-law, Mrs. E. A. Spencer.
If you want farm loan at lowest
rate and best terms see, or write j. S.
Roger, Brownlee bank, Brookfeld.
Miss Maude johnson came over
from Marceline last Saturday and is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. G. Smith.
Mrs. J. w. Cottor came down from
Moulton and has been visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. O. c. Macy,
the past week.
Mrs. Louis J. Gillespie and Walter
B. Pratt, of Kansas City, were visit
ing their father, Judge Pratt in La
clede last Sunday,
1 will meet all competition on farm
loans, and it will be my pleasure to
"shGw YOU. See or write j. S. Re
ger, Brookfeld.
Judge Tunnel was in the city last
Saturday on his way to Brookfeld
having moved his family to that place
during the week. The Judge has
formed partnership with G. K. Hart
for the practice of law. This makes
a strong firm as both are good law
yen and very popular over the
county.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06

Mrs. 81. Markham was over from
BIookfield Monday.
Linn w. Lomax was at Brookfel(
on business Wednesday.
Mrs. Fannie Maybee and grandson
Lee, went to Texas Saturday.
May Jones and j.. A. Elliott were
in Browning Oh business Tuesday.
Henry Enrich has been spending
this week at his old home at Brook
lyn, Iowa, on business.
Mr.. James Morton and wife on theil
way to Kansas stopped off with j. T
Drew and wife over Sunday.
Mrs. s. L. Silvey and daughter
Miss Minnie, of Hale, were guests Of
the family of L. M. Wilson last Mon.
day.
Mrs. L. G. Wilson has sold her
residence property in the east part of
town to w. T. Cory. She expects re-
moving from Laclede.
Mrs. S. K. Wright returned to her
home at Norborne Wednesday after
a few days visit here with her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. Jas. Stark.
Editor Hudson, of the Hale Leader
and Editor Graves, of the Bogard
Dispatch, were in Laclede Tuesday
on their way to Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniels, of Scots
vile, Kansas, have been spending the
past week here visiting their cousin,
Mrs. Geo. W. Anderson and family.
1t excites the wonder of the worl!,
a magic remedy, liquid electricity,
that dives away suffering and dis
ease. Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c.
w. II. Barton.
The special shoe sale of Geo. c.
Smith & Co. is proving t. be very
popular and the way shoes are going
out isn't slow. One enterprising farm
er Who knows bargain when he sees
it bought eighteen pair one day last
week, and several others bought near
ly as many. This does not mean that
there is eighteen in the family for
some members got two and three pairs
because they could be bought at a
big saving during this sale. The op-
portunity is still open.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
TOWN AND COUNTRY.
Local Events Of The Past, Present and Future
That will Interest You.

Read Lomax's ad.
Boys overcoats very cheap at Will.
sons.
High grade coal oil at Welsh
& Co.'S.
Odd coat and vest at your price at
Wilson's.
Nice invoice of walking skirts at a
low price at Wilson's.
Editor Handy was over from
Meadville Thursday evening on the
hunt for a printer.
500 bushels potatoes wanted at
Wilson's for which he will pay SOC
per bushel in trade.
A bright girl baby was born to
Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Robson at the
M. E. parsonage Wednesday.
Santa Claus has make arrange
ments with J. w. Lomax & Co. as
Headquarters for Holiday Goods.
We have SHOD several hundred
feet this week. You are wise if you
are SHOED by J. W. Lomax & Co.
There will be a special meeting of
Laclede camp Modern Woodmen Sat-
urday night, Dec. g. Two adoptions.
All members are urged to attend.
Regular meeting of Phil Kearney
post Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Election Of officers at this meeting.
Members are requested to be present.
Savage, Wiles & Co., the new grain
and real estate firm have putin their
scales this week and commenced work
on their Office building. They are
now in the market for corn, and also
listing farms for sale.
b. b. Edwards moved his family to
Linneus last Monday where on Janu-
ary 1 he will assume the duties of
county clerk. Ben will no doubt
make popular and efficient county
officer, and will be missed from La
clede where he has lived all his life.
The lecture that was announced for
Tuesday evening at the opera house
was taken to the Methodist church.
The presentation of the famous Pas
sion Play is said to have been both
entertaining and instructive. The re-
c,ipts were light, the Epworth Lea
gae barely getting out even.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
New Postmaster at BrookfieId,

Among large list of names sent to
the senate for confirmation by Presi.
dent Roosevelt last Tuesday was that
of j. w. Jones to be postmaster at
Brookfeld. j. V. Martin has made
a good postmaster and was an appli-
cant for re-appointment, but Mr..
Jones presented a line of endorse
ments that secured him recognition.
Mr.. Jones has been an active party
worker for years and is fully entitled
to the Office and will be a capable
and faithful representative of Uncle
Sam.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
The Kreppendori Shoe

We know that every woman who wears them
appreciates the thorough excellence of these wonder
fully good shoes, but very few realize the care
aize the required to insure their quality There
is nothing but selected leather in every part and
parcel Of them and the very best of "know-how" in
the making.
One lot Of ladies Fine Shoes, regular SO value,
as long as they last for $190.
One lot ladies Fine Shoes, genuine bargain,
Sale Price $2.10.
One lot Dittman K Shoes. A good 50 shoe
Sale Price, as long as they last, $1.48.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
Notice to Taxpayer.

The tax books for Jefferson town
ship are now in my hands for collec
tions. Please call early and avoid
the rush later on.
LEE HAMILTON,
Twp. Collector.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
WANTED
10000 BUSHELS OF
CORN BY DEG. is

for which we will pay 80 cents per
bushel delivered at our cribs at La
clede, Meadville and Forker.
FELT & LoMAX.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
Children'S Shoes.

We have an immense stock of Shoes for boys
and girls, and now is when they need them. These
prices speak for themselves.
One lot Children's all solid Shoes, sizes, to
-65c; 81 to 11-75c III to 2-G&t This lot of
Shoes must be seen to be appreciated.
One lot of good Heavy Satine Calf Boys Shoes,
sizes 12 to 2-90c; 3 to 5-$1.
One lot Boys heavy unlined Shoes-wear like
boot and more comfortable sizes, to 5, sale price
$119.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06

The theatre going people of La
clede and vicinity who love comedy
and enjoy hearty laugh should 60
to the opera house on next Friday
evening and see Juvenal's Fun Fac
tory in cake walks, jubilee singing,
buck dancing, song and dance, bag
punching to music, realistic planta-
ton scenes and wonderful feats OF
strength. 1t is guaranteed to be a
clean, moral and up-to-date entertain
ment. General admission % cents.
Reserved seats at postofice at IS
cents.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
BAR DOCKET.
Linn County Circuit Court to Be Held at LIN
neus,-December Term.

neus.-December Term.
First Day, Monday, Dec. s, 19Us
State Of Mo VS. John D Mullins.
State of Mo vs Henry Hammond
State Of Mo vs. James Kent
State of Mo VS. " Crump, mol.
State of Mo VS. r W Crump, No2
State Of Mo VS. VIM Kunkler.
State of Mo vs. Fletch Franklin.
Phoebe Belshe ct al VS. James u belshe Gu ai
JW Cunningham ct al VS. VIM Royce e1 ai'
HCB Barber ct al VS. G Barber et al.
Bertha Bitteker ct al Leone Bltteker.
EW Mccoy ct al VS. Elizabeth Camp.
Second Day. Tuesday, Dec. 9,
Nellie E Limbocker VS. H Limbocker.
Beckett and Shanks VS. Pom Adamscn.
State ex rel Fleming VS. Harlow CLARK ct al
CP Rider VS. James Gates.
Henry Burgin VS. B L Briley.
WD CrandalI. Sr VS. J G Banning ct al.
W Craver ct al VS. M L Craver ct al
CIV Trumbo VS. Joseph Gooch ct al,
JWLyford VS. J o Crandall, Mol.
JW Lyford VS. o Crandall, No2
James Pound VS. Nicholas McClelland ane
the unknown heirs of Nicholas McClel
land, deceased.
Gwinnup VS. Mary A Sibert ct al.
L Burns, ex parte.
Third Day, Wednesday, Dec, 10.
Gates VS. Brookfeld Loan and Bdg Assn
HH Lamb VS. Brookfeld Loan & Bdg Assn,
Wolf ct al VS. Brookield L & Bdg Assn.
Lucy Norvell VS. Brookfeld & Bdg Assn.
RW Clements ct al VS. Brookfeld l. & b A.
NJ Conlin VS. Brookield ]. Bdg Assn.
Mary Couch VS. Brookfeld L & Bdg Assn.
potyR Rnt II, " A
AL Cram ct al VS. Brookfeld L Bdg Assn -.
Jv Easley ct al VS. Rrook1eld L & Bdg ASST
Elmer Berry VS. Q Railway Co.
T S McMullin VS. & Q Railway Co.
L Benecke, admir- VS. B Welsh ct al.
Missouri Saving Assn VS. Hanson ct al.
" A Shelton VS. Ohas Scott.
GJ Allen ct al VS. d Hosford.
HK West Us E E Eslinger.
Fourth Day, Thursday, Dec. H.
Mary Carton VS. James M Carton.
Malinda B Watson VS. A d Watson.
Ora M Phillips VS. Mary Phillips.
Mary Evertson VS. G E Evertson.
Lille A Drinkwater VS. " K Drinkwater.
Christine Perrin VS. Oliver Perrin.
Jennie Gilpin VS. Jos Gilpin.
Margaret Tbarp VS. Perry Tharp-
Stella Piano VS. John Piano.
Levi Ricket ct al Brookfield L& Bdg Assn.
J A Moore VS. Brookfeld T. & Bdg Assn,
z NJ Sharp VS. BrookfieldL L & Bog Assn.
IL Haas VS. Brookfield L & Bdg Assn.
L Barbee VS. Brookfeld L & Bdg Assn.
Eliza Bush ct al VS. Brook6eld L & Bdg Assn
ID B Shrock ct al vs. E A Nevin ct al.
WI Poffenberger ct al VS. Milbank ct al.
WB Calhoun, adDnr, VS. W Z Keithley ct al.
L K Stoddard VS. Forman ct al
RI Gibson ct al vs. NJ r Jenkins.
G W Taylor VS. g & Mckinley.
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
SPECIAL SHOE SALE!

OlOCS lOl Wlut
to dsbmo
will
|6dhhr aemmkdd ddesangT
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
Hancock..Hawes.

The following brief notice was re-
ceived by THE BLADE yesterday
morning from Rev. 7. W. Chambliss,
pastor of the Baptist church at Ham
ilton:
Married, Miss Gussie B. Hawes,
of Laclede, to Mr.. Thomas A. Han
cock, of Sumner, on Thursday, Sep
tember a, 1902, at the home of the
officiating minister in Hamilton, Mo-,
Rev. 7. W. Chambliss, pastor of the
Baptist church, officiating"
The Laclede blade., 1902-12-06
Ladies Warm Shoes.

A very complete assortment of Felt
Slippers and Shoes and Fleece lined Shoes
of every description will be offered during
this sale at very tempting prices.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-14
aThe Hottest coon h pIxle., /,

ms nottcst loon ~ OiNies
The man who organized The Hot
test Coon in Dixie" knew what he was
about. From New York to San Fran
cisco theatrical managers and the
amusement public have nothing but
words of praise for him He has con-
centrated in one performance all the
cream of concert and colored yaude-
vile talent. The piece itself is con
tinuous two and onehalf hours de-
light. There is rag Tune music, the
quintessence OF cake walking the soul
charm of the Southern plantation
melodies. the utter ludicrousness Of
innate negro humor, beautiful COS
tunes, beautiful faces, beautiful voices
beautiful forms. magnificent electrical
effects. a company of forty artists,
special scenery ana a presentation
without pretention equal to many OF
the most elaborate comic opera pro
ductions now given at the $3.50 the
atels. viii be at the Brooks opera
house. two nights Oct. is and 10.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-10-14

A horses foot needs as much care
and attention as a man's-sometimea
great deal more. make a specially
I expert horseshoeing. Having grad
uated from a veterinary college. anS
understanding thoroughly the anAt-
omy Of the ;oOt and leg. It stands 70
reason that am better prepared to
shoe horse scientifically and hu-
namely than those who nave not had
these advantages I shoe a horse for
mobility and action, and successfully
treat lame horses. Refer TO 100 pleas
,d parors IN Guthrie and vicinity.
.. \. Olson,
Proprietor Capital Blacksmith shop.
ais NJ Division 81.