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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Lynched at Ripley.

The negro Joe Drake, who shot
and instantly killed Chester Conner,
a prominent young white man at
Ashport, Lauderdale county, last
week. was later taken from the coun-
ty jail at Ripley by mob of about
100 men and hanged to tree 200
yards from the Jail, near an old gin
site. The leaders were all masked
and entered the jail in very deter
mined and orderly manner, over
powered the jailer, procured the ne
gro. and left him hanging to a limb.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
CHARLOTTE NOT EVEN ILL.
Denial of the Report That Princess
Charlotte of Saxe-Meiningen IL
Suffering From Cancer.

Berlin, Dec. 19.-The report pub
lished by the Journal of Paris that the
Princess Charlotte Of Saxe-Meinin-
gen, sister of Emperor William, is suf.
fering from cancer and that the ver-
diet Of the physicians has created con-
.sternatlon in the German court, is Of
ficially defined as nonsense" The
princess is not even Ill,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Pony Elan surrenders.

Pony Elan, who about two
months ago shot W. W. McLemore,
inficting a wound that was thought
to be fatal at the time, has surren-
dered to the Gibson county author
tiles and was placed under $500
bond. The parties to this trouble
are farmers and live neighbors about
four miles from Humboldt. The
difference between them arose over
some cattle, and at a conference be-
tween the two for an amicable settle
ment of the claim anger got the
sway of better judgment, with the
above result.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
is INVITED TO EXPLAIN.
Brig. .-Gen. Merriam, Retired, Asked
to Exi lain Alleged Remarks
About Gen. Woods Promotion.

Washington, Dec 19.--Secretary
Root has requested Brig. Gen. H. G.
Merriam, retired, to inform the de-
partment If he was quoted correctly
in an alleged interview in Denver,
Thursday, in which he is made to say
that the presidents appointment of
Leonard Wood, to be made major-gen-
eral, is generally unpopular with army
men, and that snsh appointments tend
to unsettle the army--and injure its
morals. The general was ASKED to
make such explanation as he may
deem proper
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Four New Rural Routes.

-Four new rural routes were start
ed in Madison county last week.
Two were started from Jackson, and
one from Beech Bluff, and the other
from Denmark. This makes seven
rural routes established in Madison
county within the last nine months.
Four more routes are contemplated
in the county, and the work of estab-
fishing them is now being consid-
cred.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Assaulted Woman Physician.

DR.. Helen Ellis was decoyed to a
lonely place in the country near
Knoxville last week by an unknown
white man,' who said he had been
sent to ask her to attend Mrs. V. F.
Gossett, wife of a former sheriff.
When without the city limits the
man made a desperate assault on
Miss Ellis, but she escaped and
drove rapidly back. Officers are
looking for noted criminal, Who is
believed to be the person guilty Of
the assault.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Fertilizer Inspection.

An act of the last legislature
placed the analyzing Of fertilizers
for the State inspection at the ex
pertinent station. This is in line
with the practice of most of the
States which have a fertilizer in
spection. Many of the experiment
stations derive considerable revenue
from this work, which is utilized in
carrying out field and other expert
ments, but the appropriation in this
State is only sufficient to cover exc
penses.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
,..Iv AZ WorId's Fair.

Rome, Dec. 19.-The bill providing
$1,000 to defray the expenses OF
Italy's participation in the st. Louis
exposition was, by 162 to SO votes,
approved by the chamber Of deputies
Friday. The ballot was secret.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Town Company Sold.

The last of the, property Of the
old Cooperation Town Company.
organized twelve years ago to estab-
lish a city at Elizabethton, has been
sold by receivers. This winds up
the affairs of this noted company,
in which Hon. John G.. Carlisle, the
late Senator Harris, Benjamin But
terworth, Robert P. Porter and 9TH
er men of national note were inter-
ested.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
BY A FLASH OF FLAME.
One Man Killed and Two Probably
Fatally Injured While Open
ing a Can of Powder.

Avonmore, Pa, Dec, 19.-One man
Avonmore, Pa, Dec. 18.-One man
was killed, two probably fatally in
jured and two more seriously burned
by fash of flame following an at
tempt to open can of powder at Edri,
a small mining settlement, near here.
Fire followed the explosion and three
of the men were rescued from the
burning building by companions, one
of the latter being burned.
The victims we're all Italian coal
miners.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Tennessee Finances.

Comptroller King has been figur-
ing on what the probable balance in
the treasury will be January /, 1904,
and stated last week that the balance
on that date would be about $775,-
600. According to the comptroller's
estimate, after all current expenses
are paid, the surplus which will go
to the school fund will be between
$250,00O and $26O,O0O, which will
mean about 32 or 33 cents per cap
ita to each scholar. From the $775,-
600 balance which Comptroller
King anticipates on January /, will
have to be deducted current ex-
penscs, including undrawn special
appropriations, January interest on
the State debt and the regular Jan
uary school pro rata. Interest saved
on the State bonds retired will also
be included, as this money, under
the law, must go into the sinking
fund. Up to date the amount ac-
cruing to the sinking fund this year
is $42,441. On January /, 1901,
the balance in the treasury was only
$9s,693,81; on January ], 1902, it
was $153,405.1S, and on January 1,
1908, it was $366,331.34. The
cash balance at the close of business
December Is was v as .$ssQ6.975.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
First Adams Law Case.

The first case under the Adams
law against selling intoxicants or re-
ceiving money for orders of the
same, was tried at Trenton last
week in the Circuit Court. Bill
Wheeler, of Milan, was indicted for
receiving money for whisky ordered
from his saloon in Jackson. Mr..
Wheeler was fined $50 and given six
months in the county jail.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
pond pi1ed at 5000.
Returned For the Holidays.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-Theodore. Jr,
and Kermit Roosevelt arrived here
Friday from their school at Groton,
Mass. They will spend their vacation
at the White House. Miss Roosevelt,
who is visiting In New York, will re-
turn for Christmas.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
College in chancery.

= A majority Of the board Of trus-
tees Of Mary Sharpe College, the
oldest female educational iinstitu-
ton in the South, located at Win
chester, has filed a bill in chancery
at that place against the minority
trustees and the commissioners of
the taxing district to have the title
to the college vested in the town of
Winchester. It will probably be
used as a public school.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Both Legs ManaIed.

Dave Graves, a well known citizen
Of Carroll county, was badly injured
last week while loading logs on his
wagon. In some manner the chain
slipped, catching Mr.. Graves be-
tween the chain and coupling pole Of
the wagon. He was terribly cut and
bruised, both legs being mangled.
Though in dangerous condition it
is thought he will recover.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Cottage Grove Failure.

J. NJ. Evans & Sons, a firm en-
gagged in the general merchandise
trade in Cottage Grove, in Henry
county, made general assignment
last week to secure Indebtedness,
amounting to about $4,000, with w.
D. Morris, trustee, conveying assets
estimated at about $4,000. The
firm has had good trade, but was
forced to assign because Of slow col
lections.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Fire at jackson.

The residence of P. l.. Vanden-
brook at Jackson was ruined by fire
last week. A portion of the house
hold goods were saved and the in
surance of $2,400 will. it is thought,
about cover the loss, the lower por-
tion of the house being saved. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Too Eager for Business.

AT a meeting Of the Life Under.
writer's Association Of Tennessee,
held in Nashville last week, it was
decided to endeavor to have life
agents guilty of rebating prosecuted
by the grand juries. 1t is said sew
eral prominent agents in Nashville
may be prosecuted, as abundant evil
dence has been secured against
them.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
The Old StandhYs.

Mrs. Cobwigger-Here is a printed
list Of suitable presents for a wife to
give her husband. Mark the ones you
would like best.
Cobwigger (after reading lisO-T
think would be satisfied, my dear, with
anything that was not mentioned here.
Judge.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Santa Claus Jokes
Merely n Suggestion.

Dimmick-ls your motherin.law al
your house now
Kickshaw-Yes, and don't know
what to get her for Christmas pres.
ent.
"She lives at Philadelphia. doesn't
she?"
YES"
"Then why not buy her a ticket
home?"-Harlem Life.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
out of the Hurly-BurIy.

Jane-I never had such miserable
Christmas month in all my life.
Martha-What's the matter?
why, got silly fit, and did all
my Christmas shopping two months
ago. Detroit Free Press.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
stiIl somethinw to DO,

"Has your wife finished her Christ
mas shopping?'
"Yes. She expects now to be able
to put in all the rest Of her time look.
ing at things she might have bought
for less money If she had only known
it."-Chicago Record-Herald.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Subtle Revenge.

Kate--I never liked my brother-iA.
law.
Laura-why don't you knit him .
necktie for Christmas preseptf--
Someryille Journal
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-25
Close Quartern.

Jaggles-Why are you storing 50
much Of your furniture?
Waggles-I live in fiat and am
trying to make room for the Christ
mas tree.--Town Topics.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-22
NO WATER IN TANKS
Bess Line Engine Laid Out for Lack
Of Mater

Guthrie Q. T., Jan. 21.-The Bes line is
having lots OF fun these days. Only last
week the Watoaea Dispatch made men
ton of an engine which died near Thomas
and special from Eagle City yesterday
reports another dead engine between
Okeene and Eagle City. The locomotive.
it seems, died from thirst. There are
Water tanks on both the North and South
Canadian rivers, but neither is in work
ing order Necessarily. all water must
he gotten either at Enid or Anadarko.
The run from Enid appears to be too
great.
While there were doubtless many trav-
cling men who were willing TO curse the
Pes line and die, Yet there is rather d
humorous sid TO the happening. The con-
ductor of the train walked eight miles to
Eagle City to telegraph his troubles TO
the dispatcher. Word came back for him
to uncouple the engine and run to the
river The conductor sent back word
that he had just walked eight miles and
vas well satisfied, Word then came for
him to find the first construction engine
and get his train into Eagle City. The
conductor sent back word that he was in
Eagle iCty and would put his feet under
the lunch counter and sing Home. Sweet
Home until someone came after him.
At il o'clock last night the passenger
train Was still holding down the track be-
tween Okeene and Eagle City.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-22
Notice.

Notice is hereby given by the under
signed appraisers. duly appointed by the
mayor and councilmen of the city OF
~ Wichita to assess the damages and bene-
fits to the city and property owners for
the purpose of opening a sixteen Q6) foot
alley beginning at the south side of Lin
coin street, running south TO the north
line of Zimmerly street, in block in
Perry's addition to the city OF Wichita
Kansas, in the benefit district described
as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner
of lot l in block > in Perry's addi-
ton to the city of Wichita; thence
south along the east line of Fifth
avenue. TO the southwest corner of
lot l3 in said addition; thence east
along the north line of Zimmerly street
TO the southeast corner of lot IA in said
addition; thence north along the west
line of Mead avenue to the northeast cor
ner of lot &c in said addition; thence west
along the south line of Lincoln street, 20
the place of beginning.
The said appraisers will meet in the
office of ]. F. Hollicke, over the Kansas
National bank in Wichita, Kansas. on
the first day of February, 1903, al 10
o'clock a M, for the purpose of assess
ing the damages and benefits in the above
described benefit district.
Dated this 18th day of January, 1903.
A. c. DICKSON,
]. F. HOLLICKE,
\. II. MKEE,
slot Appraisers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-22
MILD WEATHER
ENDS SUFFERING
Poor People of Cleveland Not
Asking Much Aid.
SHOWMAN'S PROPOSITION
Walter Main offered Horse to
Haul Coal to Poor
SHOWMAN'S PROPOSITION

Cleveland Ohio oan. PA week ago
the poor of Cleveland were suffering be-
cause they could not get coal. Today the
situat ton is much relieved. Superintend-
terday that unless there should be unu-
sually band winter weather during the
next few weeks. there will be no necessi
ty of calling upon Walter l.. Main. the
well known circus man. for a loan of
teams and his wagons to deliver coal to
Cleveland's poor Mr.. Emde however is
very thankful for the generous offer of
the Snowman. IF We get in hole in the
future we will certainly remember Mr.,
Mains offer. said Superintendent Emde
II hope, though, that the suffering for
this winter is at an end. | believe that it
will be, too. if the poor people will not
wait until their last shoveful Of coal is
used before putting in an application for
more fuel.
y In addition 10 Mr.. Mains offer TO furnish
horses to deliver the coal the Grace
Carriage company of No. 26 Bolivar street
offered to Mr.. Emde the use of 100 new
wagons if necessary in which to haul the
coal
We shall remember this offer, too.
very gratefully" remarked Superintend-
ent Emde. LAS it is now. We have little
coal to deliver at the $3.50 price. There
have probably been 500 applications for
this cheap fuel since the first 250 tons
We're exhausted. 1 understand that some
of that has not been delivered yet
Mr.. Emde said that he eXepcted to hear
from the coal companies by Monday as to
what they could do i'm the future to re-
lieVe the situation among the poorer class.
Hundreds of these people are willing to
uay $50 ton for coal They are too
proud to ask for charity, and they have
rot enough money to purchase S. coal.
There Wee thirty orders for free coal
issued to poor people of the city. In adj
dition to this. there were 30 grocery or
ders issued. There was also big demand
for childrens shoes. More than fifty lit
tie children with their toes protruding
through the ends OF what was once a
covering for their feet. applied for new
CHI
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-22
FEATURES :.
IRE HORRIBLE
People Throng Streets and
Watch Melancholy Procession
GATHER IN STREETS NIGHTS
Watch Burning of Houses
Where People Died.

Mexico City. Mex. Jan. 21.-Reports re-
ceived here say the life of the poor peo-
pie of Mazatlan presents many horrible
features. Unable 20 leave the city, and
without employment they daily throng
the streets and watch patients being car
ried 10 the hospital. Nightly crowds Of
panic stricken men and women gather in
the streets 10 watch the burning Of the
houses in which cases of the plague have
occurred Nearly all the families of well
TO do people have left the city. and the
others will leave as soon as possible.
The charity committee has thus far re-
ceived $4,000 for the benefit of the plague
sufferers.
The official bulletin reports for Satur-
day last six deaths and six new patients.
On Sunday there were four deaths and
three new cases Seven patients who
were discharged from the hospital were
taken to the barracks of the fort called
THE Thirty-frst of May where they
Will remain for the present.
The people who are confined to the pa
vilions tare loud in their pratt of the
work done in their behalf by the members
of the relief committee.
Fortyfive patients are now in the hospi-
tai
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-22
Merchants Of Chickasha Think II is
Not CcIlectable.

Chickasha. |. T., Jam. 1.-THE collection
OF the Indian merchants occupation tax
has been source of annoyance to our
merchants the past week. The general inn
preston has prevailed that this tax is not
collectahle since the ,ownsite of Chicka
sha has passed out of the hands of the
Chickasaws to individual owners; but the
presence of United States Marshal Col
bert to back up the collectors indicated
that the collections would be upheld by
the law.
The attoerny general OF the United
States has submitted a brief sustaining
the tax. in which he takes the position
that the townsites. although the property
OF the federal government. and the prop
erty owners have title deeds to their lots
are still a part OF the Chickasaw nation
and subject 10 their laws. The agree
ment between their tribal government
and the United States in the tOwnsite
matter expressly stipulates that il shall
in no wise conflict with the laws Of the
nation and that the provisions of the
treaty of 1876 are still in fun force and
effect.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-22
STRIKE
CONTEST is BEING HEARD BY
THE COMMISSION.
President of the Union Stated That
He Hated Tyranny.

Philadelphia. Pa. Jan. 21--The ses-
sions of the coal strike commission were
enlivened by some interesting TESTIMONY
The feature Of the sessions was Chair
man Gray's rather strong remarks in
commenting on an incident where Dis
trict President Fahy, of the miners
union. would not grant permission" dur
ing the strike TO a contractor TO erect a
boiler house at colliery. the work being
necessary to preserve the mine from
damage.
The president of the commission said he
lated tyranny. no matter whether il was
practiced by an operator miner or any
one else
During the morning session the Lehigh
Valley Coal company. which opened its
case after the Temple Iron company
closed. placed Il union miner on the stand
To testify about what seemed a trivial
matter. and on cross-eXamination he
proved a good witness for the miners
He said there would be trouble in the
anthracite region so long as the coal
companies insisted upon paying the con
tract miners by the car, instead of ny
weight. This opened . discussion be-
tween counsel for both sides. and tho
commissioners. The result was that the
commission decided 10 devote an entire
day TO hearing arguments on both sides
Of the ouasffOn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-22
WAS TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Dynamite and Gunpowder Were in
Building Which Burned.

LAYTON. O. T Jan. 2l.-The News this
morning reports terrific explosion that
took place on the site OF the Pawn=e OIL
company. three mile. east Of Richa rds
and while the result was not disastrous
20 any persons in the immediate vicinity.
the company has up to the present tine
been una he TO ocate what was prior n
she explosion. used a. a camp house .eG
this writing it is quite likely that frag-
uents have begun on their return trip 70
terra f-na.
L, Vas late in the afternoon about sup
per time. zad the men employed in thc
CrilIinE and about the premises had cess
Ell work for the DAY and were preparing
the evening meal Fire in some nOnner
reached he bed which WAS located IL
q corner q The small box shzuty and
soon The building was in sanes-
While the men were bussiy engaged in
hehtsaz the flames one Of the party re-
r-e-nbered that sixty pounds % powder
and a box % dynamite caps we're Gneer-
meath The burning mass His warning
. as sufficient 70 cause q hasty retreat
ard none to soon AZ that Hardy haA
the men reached distance - safety
y her th@ explosion took place.
Il vas 9 good one ard after The smoke
hsa cleared away what had ~ rso-
Eas invisible. Ore 81 TIE party tells -
that a new house win b erected iEnnneti-
stsIy. but that ali explosives vii - XXX
zs safe distance thersfron in TIE %
ture.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-22
PRICE BAKING POWDER CO.. CHICAGO.

after arriving there with him arrange
nents were made TO bring him to the
Mangum hospital and accordingly he was
brought by Mr.. Roark and DR.. Allen. An
examination by the hospital surgeons dis
closed the fact that his skull was frac,
tured. his right jaw bone broken and his
face WIS badly cut and bruised. His arms
and legs were frozen. The surgeons real
lied that it was hopeless case, there
Icing no signs of life in him except
faint breathing. The blow in falling had
produced conclusion of the brain. The
surgeons raiesd the broken skull, but he
died Sunday at / Is D. m.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-22

arrested Mrs. Hargis and ye gentleman
bookmaker from Joplin In some mystic
rious way the gambler was poorer by $50.
ii is said and he himself was missing.
Sheriff McGehee went to Ponca City and
brought the erring wife back To her hus-
band who seemed glad to welcome her.
He requested the papers 10 keep mum,
and paid the court expenses and took
the wife back TO his bosom and his home.
He confided to a reporter that he would
try in every possible manner to set her
right before the world and thus preserve
the honor of his home. But she changed
her mind -After promising 10 lead a diff
ferent life, she wrote to her paramour to
return, and he was his way back when
arrested in Ponca City on Saturday night
He was brought TO Perry and held in the
custody of the officers until yesterday.
When Hargis wife informed him that she
would leave win Salesman at any cost,
he concluded that the best thing he could
do would be to let her go. After Salsman
had paid all the court costs in full and
Hargis had secured sufficient evidence for
a divorce proceedings were instituted and
service secured. Salesman was released
and warned to take the o'clock train
out of the city and TO do that without
fail. As the train pulled in SALESMAN was
there and Mrs. Hargis came also, and
both boarded the train together for the
north
In a few days Hargis Will receive a di-
vorce. Salsman is a married man of FAM
lily and his wife lives in Joplin. Mo. 1t is
understood that she is woman of good
family and that she win institute proceed
ings for divorce. Hareis is known here
as quiet. unobtrusive and good bust
Tess man. and no blame can be placed at
his door by those who know the facts.
The only thing he is to be censured for is
that he gave her the second trial and
chance for a repetition TO debauch his