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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-18
GUN-MAKING IN CHINA.
Every Form of MunitiOn of War, from
Rifles to Heavy Artillery,
Made by Natives.

A correspondent of the Lahore Civil
and Military Gazette visited one of the
Chinese arsenals and thus put down his
Impressions: Finally we were taken,
among other places, to the great Chi
nese arsenal some way beyond treaty
limits. where every form of munition of
war, from rifles to Aston guns, was be-
ing made. We wandered through
wilderness of factories, covering acres
of ground, and were shown the whole
process of manufacture. And there
were powder factories and other insti-
buttons not far away which we had no
time to visit That was, perhaps, the
most significant experience of all. You
may have seen gun factories before, but
have you seen a place turning out
great guns by the dozen. and machine
guns by the hundred, perfect in design
and construction, run, from coolie to
head mandarin. entirely by Chinese, and
with only a couple of Englishmen en-
gagged solely in consultative supervision?
Have you seen a roOmful of Chinese
draughtsmen and designers in pigtailS
and blue gowns solemnly, stolidly and
assiduously getting out the drawings for
a new gun? 1t is sight that furnishes
food for thought And as you leave
YOU ask yourself the question: If these
men can make guns, why may they not
work them some dayi'
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-18
A QUEER TRADE.
The Hot Pepper Seller of MexicO--His
Hat as Costly as Rest of
His Wardrobe.

The "hot-pepper" seller of Mexico is
a merchant who derives his livelihood
from the fact that the Mexican must
have his peppers, whatever else he may
deny himself. says EVerybody's Maya
zine. They are brought to his door by
the countryman. or he may go to the
market-place and find them spread out
for sale on mating. The market-man,
while dressed inexpensively as far as
his bodily garb is concerned. wears in
nearly every instance an elaborate
head-covering. Some OF these Mexicans
own hats that cost as much as the rest
of their wardrobe. The pride of the
white man in his Panama is not to be
compared to that of the Mexican in his
zornbrero. It is a racial characteristic
which finds its counterpart in the apron
Of the Portuguese onion-seller. Her oc-
cupation may be lowly, but her apron
might be that OF woman of higher
degree; plush edged with fur is not un-
common.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-18
Piles Piles Piles !

DR.. Williams Iudian Pile Ointmept is
prepared to cure Piles and DOES TT In
shert order. Rasy to apply, every hox
guaranteed, soc and 81 90. All drur Z lsts
a. by mail
WILLIAMS MFG CO,
Cleveland, @.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-18
FOR RENT.

Store Room OH Sc Nj and Main
streets. Apply to
dec4-tf r. P. DOW.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-18

Climate and longevity.
Strange to relate, more people live to
be centenarians IN warm ecNst<ies tEal
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-18

SALT.-A fresh car load of Hartford
City Salt just received.
STUART s. WOUDFORD,
Opposite L & N. freight depot.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-18

A CONVICT who escaped from the
Nashville penitentiary twenty seven
years ago, has been captured in Cum
berland county, Kentucky. He has been
resident of the county for fifteen years
and had been lawabidug citizen ard
no ne knew he was a fugitive from
Justice.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-18
,ains and Come Before
the Crowds.

5 FOR WOMEN
e Linen Hemstitched. Handker
at Ioc, II I-2c, 25c, and soc.
utiful Lace Handkerchief at 75c to
nty French Embroidered Handker-
!, bits of beauty, at 81, SLIPS, $3.50
p to SIS.
Gloves-Only the best known
S sold here. All the new styles, in
ag every fashionable shade and
81 to s. a pair. Souvenir Boxes
free.
ticoats of Mercerized Satteen at ST..
Taffeta Silk at S. to $I7.
leavy Rustling Qualities.
lwls-Made of soft lustrous silk,
ent sizes and colors, $3.50 and IS.
h Robes = Handsome Eiderdown
1:,-1 So --.--17r e. tn %c
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-18

are many grades below that are more
above it,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-18
Lexington's Biggest Store.

Y on may De abe 70 Duy SOInt InIHSs I'D
just what you want, or just what you want '
most elegant, and most appropriate things 70
where in the broad land, you must come
Kentucky Our big business requires a b
such novelties and specialties that the small
and we can sell at prices that they would hav
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-18

ATTENTION -Hnuse-keepers will do
we'll to read the advertisement on page
z of Davis g Faris. This firm through
fair dealing and keeping one of the best
stocks of groceries mas become one of
the first stores in Paris. See them be-
fore buying your holiday goods.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-04-15

BELvIEW TIME TABLE.
BELVIEW AND IT'S BORDER.

Orrin Gibbs has again opened his
place of business.
VIM. Steele of Delhi made short bus
mess call here Monday
Martin Sandager of Echo visited
with his folks here over Sunday
Little Minnie Hoppenrath, who was
reported quite sick, is recovering.
Rev. and Mrs. Aasen took the train
west sunday night for Madison.
B. Simpson has secured first class
harness maker from Redwood Falls.
Ollie Johnson took short business
trip to the cities last week, returning
Friday night.
MIR. and Mrs. E. A. Leatherman of
Springfield were callers in our town
last Saturday.
DR.. A. J. Simpson shook hands with
friends here Sunday. He STAYS a cou-
pie of days attending to optical work
Geo. kIoy returned from trip to
North Dakota last week. where he as
been looking for a real estate invest
ment.
a. O. GimmestaG was in Redwood
Falls last week assisting in drawing
jurors for the spring term of the dis
trict court.
Hanna Albu, Ole Albu's daughter.
left for Minneapolis last Tuesday for
medical treatment j. Olson accom-
panied her there.
Ole Tinnesand is moving his butcher
shop to the harness shop vacated by B.
Simpson, the latter having moved his
goods into the furniture store
The infant daughter Of r. Hopper
rath and wife died at the home of A.
J. Froelich last Sunday Funeral ser
vices were held Monday in the Sheri-
| dan church.
Mrs. Turina Martin, accompanied by
| Master Oscar and Otto, left here last
| Tuesday for Minneapolis, and from
! there they will 90 to WASHINGTON for
an extended visit with relatives.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-04-15
CLEMENTS.

A son of VIM Striker is reported sick
with lung fever.
Sheriff SCHUYLER made a short stop
in town Wednesday.
p. G.. Wissen attended services at
Morgan Good Friday.
Messrs Epple and Eaton drove to
Morgan Thursday evening.
f, H. Bauermelster sold his horse and
buggy to Mr. Wohlford Saturday.
Frank Jaehn and Albert Schunke of
Springfield were in town Thursday.
Geo. Prockosh arrived here last week
from Pine County, where he spent the
winter.
Andrew Neudecker was called to
New Ulm last Tuesday by the illness
of his mother-in-aW
The Machine shop of Albert Schum-
berger will be erected at once. He will
handle the DeerIng.
took the train here Friday morning for
WabaSso, to attend the teachers
meeting
Mr. and Mrs Otto Eek of Wabasso
were in town Wednesday, They are
looking up a location to re-enter the
butcher business
DR.. Chadbourn of Wabasso made
several professional calls at the home of
J. j. Schickau, their baby being sick.
We hope to report his recovery soon.
During spell Of insanity Mrs. Carl
lick of Willow Lake committed sui
eide last Wednesday night She leaves
a husband and two or three small
children.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-04-15
SHUTDOWN and Willow L9aI 6

AS the mud is drying up everybody
seems better natured.
If good weather continues seeding
will be general this week
Z. j. Lawrence made business trip
to the county seat Saturday
Emil Welner of Stately transacted
business here last Saturday.
Miss Josephine Lawrence spent Sun
day with her parents in Shutdown.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs Mike Fov,
twin boys. combined weight p pounds.
Miss Lena Bredvold returned last
Thursday from an extended trip to the
Twin Cities and Mankat,.
julius Jensen is suffering with blood
poisoning, having injured his knee
with a knife some time ago, while
butchering.
Married, at the Scandinavian church
Friday afternoon, Rev. Fjelstad offici
ating, Miss Mary Jensen to Mr.. Morris
Nelson. After the ceremony a large
number of guests ere Entertained at
the home of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Julius Jensen. Mr.. Nelson is
baker of wide experience and they
will move to Redwood Falls, where
he will work at his trade We wish
them happiness.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-04-15

Henry Nelson shot swan lately.
VIM. Croft recently made trip to
Window.
Seeding is being hustled this week.
after the cold wave.
Paul Grunden and sisters called
f. Swartz's Wednesday.
A. Nj. Grunden sold a nice lot of
hogs to 5 p. Hicks.
Harold Cass is owner of a nice watch
given to him by VIM. Croft
5. P. Hicks bought seed wheat of
Marion Johnson last week.
Erie Wilson and family recently
visited at the home of A S. Carlson.
Miss Hazel Thompson recently went
to California to live with her grand
m lther.
Ole Thompson and family are enter
tanning a friend from their Old neigh
borhood.
Grunden Bros. and Nels Anderson
have feed mill. They were grinding
last Saturday
Mrs. Theodore Hail and children
of Tracy visited her sister the latter
part of last week.
A surprise party was given Miss
Josie Swartout last Friday evening in
honor of her, birthday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-04-15

The annual statement of the North
western Mutual Life Insurance
company OF Milwaukee, furnished
by Henry Rothschild, special loan
agent, St. Paul, shows marked oon-
ndence in Minnesota securities.
That company made new loans in
the State last year aggregating
81, 748, 908.48, OF which one million
was loaned on Southern Minnesota
farms at five per cent. with con or
before privileges. " The total out
standing mortgage securities held
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-04-15

If you WANT an easy smoke, pleas.
ant smoke, and fragrant smoke, try
an American Girl cigar at F. l.. Pet
erson's. l3-tf.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-04-15

r. E. Harriott acted as the impre-
sario. Light refreshments were
served, also some toasts were Civ
en-.
With thankful hearts to the peo-
pie of Wabasso for favors shown
them, the teachers left for their
homes on Saturday at $3.50 p. m.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-04-15

Open the door, let in the air,
The winds are sweet. the flowers fair.
Joy is abroad in the world for me,
Since taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
At H. M. HitchcOck's
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-14
Republicans Are Stirred.

Republican politics is again stirred up over reports that some postmaster scalps are to fall into the basket very soon. It is stated that the postmaster at Opelika, Dallas B. Smith, is now being investi- gated It is learned that charges have been made against him to the effect that he threatened the life of a citizen" and intimation Is given that the life of Ad. Wimbs the well known Greensboro negro was the one threatened. It seems that while Smith was fin Birmingham last year attending a meeting of the State Execu- tive Committee, of which he was a mem- Der at that time, difficulty almost took place between him and Wimbs.' It was published that bloodshed might follow and 1t now turns out that Wimbs's blood was intended. Smith was an ardent sup porter of the plan to have a lily white organization in the Republican party in this State and Wimbs is a hard op- poser of the movement. An inspector has been in Birmingham inquiring into the story and will make report Smith was a member of the 1st Alabama regi- ment the only troops which joined the Union forces from this State during the Civil War and 1t is now pointed to that a negro should make charges against him. Smiths friends are working in his behalf, too. The rumors also prevail that the scalp of q postmaster in one of the largest offices in the State is being sought and there might be something doing shortly. The talk has aroused considerable interest again. Dallas B. Smith. against whom charges have been made, is a brother of the late Governor Smith. Other members of his family were in the Union army during the Civil War.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-14
Press Association Tour.

The members of the Alabama Press As. sociation who will go on the annual out ing of the organization this year vii leave tomorrow at noon for Canada on g special train over the Louisville an6 Nashville Railroad to Chicago.
 The number who will go on the trir this year will be 13O editors and ladies An enjoyable and profitable trip is antic ipated. Many of the most interesting points in Canada will be visited and ar. engagements have been made at number of places for the entertainment of the Alabamians.
 The first Canadian stop will be at To. ronto, where a carriage drive will be given upon the arrival of the party. Al Montreal, the next stop, the city govern ment officials will take charge of the editors and show them the sights of that city.
 The party will return to Birmingham on the night of July 26.
 Among those from the Birmingham dis trict who will go on the trip are the fol- lowing:
 MT. and Mrs. J. Asa Rountree, Mrs. S. P. West, Miss Mary Moore, Miss Marga- ret Benners, Miss Julia Royal, Miss En- ma Ewing, Miss Mary Armstrong, Miss Alma Feagtn, Miss Florence Troy, Miss Elizabeth Chairsell, Miss Josephine Chair sell. Miss Georgia Moore and Miss Ger trude Wooley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-14
More About Radium.
Harper's Weekly.


 Radlum does not get It's energy from the air, as some scientists seem to suppose. but very probably from changes within the atoms of which 1t is composed. It is believed that these atoms are the heaviest in the universe. It is possible that, after hundreds of thou sands of years, radium may devolve into simpler clements. and so pass right through the series of hydrogen. Scientists do not now believe that the elements are really ele- mental. There is really only element. But radium is its most remarkable form. Great curiosity Is being manifested fin the specimens now being publicly exhibited at the London Natural History Museum-three tiny grains in a watch-glass, shining as they have done since before man appeared on the earth. The cam era exhibit seems to give the most satisfaction. In 1t some sulphide of zinc has been painted with radum. and in the dark it glows with soft green light This part of the exhibit will not require renewal for 3o,ooo years. Other interesting metals in the exhibit are thorium and helium Thorium Is the main ingredient of the incandescent mantle Helium is so light that the earths revolution has whisked nearly all of it off into space. What remains isi probably newformed by the breaking down of the atoms of radium-if the word atom can be applied to what has at least I5o.ooo parts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-14
Roard of Reuenne

The Board of Revenue met this morn. ing to take up the cases in which the Tax Commissioner has raised the property val uation.
 It Is probable that the Board will be in session for two or three weeks for the special purpose of considering any obiec- tions that may be made.
 In instances where no objections are made, or the cases are not tried, iudg- ments by default will be taken and the raises made by the Tax Commissioner will hold good
 The Tax Commissioner has raised the valuations of propertyA' about S300O. GOO. This will amount to about $35.NOO increase in the revenue derived from taxation
 In nearly all instances agreements have already been made and if is not thought that many of the cases will have to be tried.
 The members of the Board are meeting in the Circuit Court room this week. The apartment is not SO small as the regular room of-the Board. and it is cooler.
 All of the members of the Board were present. this morning. Tax Commissioner B. A, Thompson is assisting the Board in it's work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-14

Birmingham. July 13.-(Special. (-There is some hope that the miners ana opera tors in this district may get together this week and bring about settlement or difference so that work can resume at mines employing members or the uhiteo Mine Workers of America. Al the neao- quarters of the miners this morning ho admission would be made put While d representative of the press was there lh- formation was given to the effect that one of the higher officials of the largest coal producing company in the dlstrlct would be in the city until Thursday IL is not improbable that meeting may be held Wednesday, though this state ment is made only on appearances. both President Ed Flynn, of the dstrlc. organization of the miners, and Natlorai Board Member w. R. Farley, had any thing to say this morning looking to the meeting mentioned. J. w. Mclueen' second vice-president of the Sloss-Shef- field Steel and Iron Company, the second largest coal producing company in the district, will return tomorrow rom Chicago, where he has been to meeting of Southern iron makers and at which iron prices were reduced 50 per ton. The miners employed by the Galloway Coal and Coke Company went to work today, the temporary contract with the district organization having been signed There are between 100 and 150 miners employed at Garnsay, the output being between 3oo and 300 tons of coal daily. This makes the seventh company signing temporary contract Many miners were in from various portions of the district today visiting the district organization head quarters and reports were to the effect that the suspension of work was pro- gressing quitely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-14
Death of W. N. Thompson.

W. N. Thompson, an employe of the Southern Railway, died this afternoon from the. effects of a blow he received when the freight train he was riding on passed under Cahaba River Bridge, west of Selma. Thompson was not discovered until the train had reached Marion Junc- tion. He had went forward to attend to tramp who was riding on the train, and when he did not return Conductor Walker went forward to see what the trouble was and found him sitting on a box car in dazed condition. He had been struck in the forehead and he never regained consciousness. He was immediately brought to, Selma and given medical att tention, but he died this afternoon.
 It was thought at one time that he might have been murdered by tramps, but this theory was shown to be untrue by the character of the blow he had re- ceived. MT. Thompson had lived in Sel- ma for several years and was we'll known here. He had recently been promoted to the rank of conductor. His home was in Randolph and his remains were shipped there this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-14
Montpomerv on survev.

Colonel J. A. Montgomery engineer oi the Birmingham. Huntsville and Gull Railroad. left here early this morning or horseback for the purpose of making the preliminary surveys of the route for the air line railroad which 1t Is proposed tc build between Birmingham and Hunts vile. Just before his departure Colonel Montgomery stated:
 q start out today for the purpose of locating a preliminary route for the Bir- mingham, Huntsville and Gulf Railroad, in accordance with the action of the joint committee at it's meeting here last week. Owing to the recent heavy rains I am especially anxious to begin the survey at once so as to get across the Warrior river before that stream reaches a high water stage. I expect to reach the river late this a%ernoon and will continue my journey over the route without cessation until I reach the point where we shall have to cross the Tennessee river near Huntsville
 Colonel Montgomery. when he left, was well equipped for his journey, being pro- vided with all the necessary accoutre- ments for making the preliminary sur yeyS,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-14
WISE MZks N9Rsz H NG MS
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$1O.OOO instead cd $500O-. The Mayor, Presi- dent Peacock and Counciltnen Phillips, Meyer and Elder were appointed.
 The recommendation that express com panies be taxed $50 and telegraph com panies $50 was adopted.
 The question of the erection of sheet iron buildings in the fire limits was dis cussed and these structures alleged to be not fire-proof. It was resolved that the ordinance committee should be instructed to prepare an ordinance to regulate this matter.
 A recommendation was made that the railroad companies be required to pro- vide prainage at the Union Depot. This matter was referred to the Committee on Streets and Lights.
 In view of the delay in the building of the city's new public houses, it was re- solved that the Fire and Police Committee should have power to provide quarters for the fire companies if it should be neces- sary.
 The report of the Auditing Committee by Mir. Kornegay was filed,
 The petition of w F.. Claughton. for a market stall in East Selma created much talk about privilege monopoly. expendi- ture and license. The building for the market, it was stated. would cost about S75, and the license would give the city $l0 month The committee's report was unanimously favorable to the granting of the petition. The question finally came to this: Whether the East Selma market should be enlarged or another built? The report of the committee that the city erect a market at cost of not exceed ing $75 was adopted.
 The Committee en Prisons and Prison CTS recommended that the Chief of Po- lice be paid $5 additional each month for his additional services of caring for the prisoners. Mir Berry objected on consti- tutional grounds. and Attorney Shafer spoke against constitutional objections. The report was concurred in.
 The Fire Committee reported that the fire foremen did not enforce their duties and necessary recommendations were made. The report was read and concur red in. The expenses of the fire depart ment were reported to he $S42S a month. This report was received and filed.
 Several ordinances changing the license tax of express and telegraph companies and allowing the sale of fruit on Sundays was introduced. Telegraph and express companies licenses were reduced to $50.
 The street tax ordinance, on second reading. was passed. It requires all citi- WITS between 2i and B years of ago to work on the street ten days or pay 8 each year. The tax collectors fee is fixed at 60 cents.
 Other routine business was transacted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-14
Lucien Walker Ont

Lucien Julian Walker. the well known newspaper man and private secretary to Congressman Bankhead, who has been critically i'll at St. Vincent Hospital. left the hospital Saturday and was greeting his friends on the streets today As the result of his illness MT Walker has lost considerable flesh, but he says that ex- cept for weakness he Is now in fairly good physical condition. week ago from last Saturday Mir. Walker was so low that his death was almost momentarily expected. He was given the extreme unc- tiOn and those in his room as they stood about his bed expected for a while that every moment would be his last, but his remarkable vitality came to his rescue and he rallied. and in a few hours was out of danger. Mir. Walker Is receiving many congratulate tiuns from his friends