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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
ooh, how dreadful"

"Oh, how dreadful"
II didn't worry much about papa,
dear. He and mamma have been mar
ried % years, and she wanted the big
wedding"
81 see But you and Ted were not
married yet; So"
Exactly. Well, cried twice,
tainted once, and refused to speak to
him for thee days before he yielded"
so he did yield?"
why, of course; had made up my
mind. But after the first cry added
two more bridesmaids to my list; after
the second, matron OF honor. When
recovered from the faint-well, did
really almost faint, you know, de-
cided to have a bunch of Easter
lilies tied with. white ribbons to the
corner of each pew in the church.
''Humph! 1t seems to me that Ted
was wise to give in when he did"
81 thought so, too, but-Well,
it all happened this way; We had to
have nine rehearsals before he recov-
cred his presence of mind sufficiently
to remember that / was the person he
was to promise to love and cherish, and
not the nearest bridesmaid"
well, then, it was all right, after"
"It was not. Two hours before the
wedding we received news of the death
of the rich old uncle We had to be
married at home with no witnesses
save the immediate family"
"Oh, well, there is no loss without
some gain. The rich old uncle"
There was this time. He had left
every cent of lis money to Arthur, be-
cause he said 1t was no use to leave
anything to Ted-a girl who was f.
fool enough TO insist on s--such we'd.
ding was sure to bring him to beggary.
anyhow"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
STRIKERS ARE ALL ARMED
The Striking Miners mt Trinidad,
Col, Have Secured All the Arms
I'm the City.

Pueblo, Col, March 26.--John Clark,
Jr, son of the sheriff Of Las Animas
county, where martial law is In effect
returned here, Friday, from Trinidad
and said: almost every striker in that
district is armed. They have not only
purchased practically all the revolvers
and ammunition in Trinidad, but they
have been shipping in arms for several
weeks past"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
West Tennessee Teachers.

All indications point to a most sue
cessful meeting of the teachers in
Huntingdon on April and 2, the occa-
sion Of the annual gathering of the
West Tennessee Teachers Associa-
tion and educational convention, the
first announcement Of which appeared
several weeks ago. President A. =.
Booth of the Southern Normal Uni
versity, who is corresponding secre-
tary of the association, has heard from
more than 200 teachers already, who
have expressed their intention of at
tending and asking for homes. Hunt
ingdon, with her customary hospital
ity, will provide all comforts and en-
tertainment for these and many more
who, no doubt, will be in
attendance. The ladies Of the
city have taken in hand the
matter of reception to be given
the visitors some time during the
meet, and it will be a big social event.
Another interesting feature of the
gathering will be an address on "Radi-
um," by Dr. j. |. d. Kinds Of the Pea
body College at Nashville. 1t is esti-
mated that fully 400 pedagogues will
be enrolled at the two days meeting.
Many prominent educators from all
parts Of the State will participate in
the programme.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
LIGHTNING in the Courtroom.

During q very severe hailstorm at
Somerville last week, which lasted
about thirty minutes, lightning struck
the electric wires Of the courthouse
and burned out the entire wiring of
the building. The current came in at
the north door of the house and ex-
ploded in the chancery court clerks
room, breaking several of the win.
dows tearing off the plastering and
shattering the stone mantelpiece,
which is about ten inches wide and
two inches thick. Fortunately Mr..
Hobson, the clerk, was in the far end
of the room and was not seriously hurt,
but was severely shocked and shaken
up. The janitor, who was standing
close by, was knocked down.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Child Fatally Burned.

During a fit of catalepsy Mrs. Chris.
Bringhurst of near Springfield, last
week, fell face foremost into the fire,
before which she was seated, She
had her six-weeks-old baby in her lap
at the time, and the mother and child
we're both terribly burned The child
is burned fatally, it's body and head
being roasted to crisp. The mother
will recover
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
FORFEITED RIGHT TO OFFICE.
House Committee Reports Favoring
Impeachment of Florida Judge
For High Misdemeanor.

Washington, March 26-"Resolved,
That Charles Swayne, Judge of the
district courut Of the United States in
and for the northern district of Flori-
da, be impeached of high misdeamean-
or"
: This is the recommendation of the
house committee on the judiciary. in
the report of the committee, filed Fri
day by Representative Palmer of Penn
sylvania, chairman of the subzcommit-
tee which investigated the case against
Judge Swayne.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
THE DEPoRTED MINERS.

They Will Stay Away From Tellu-
ride For the Present.
Ouray, Col, March 26.-President
Charles III. Meyer and Secretary W. D..
Haywood, of the Western Federation
Of Miners, after consulting with the
union men deported from Telluride by
a citizens mob and the militia, have
decided that they should make no at
tempt to return to Telluride while
martial law is in force. Preparations
have been made to provide board and
lodging for the exiles here.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Cumberland Democrats.

The Cumberland county Democratic
convention, held at Crossville a few
days since, elected delegates to the
various conventions and instructed for
Morgan, d. l.. Snodgrass, A. H. Shields
and Carmack for delegates at large,
Butler for congress for the Fourth
district. No instructions were given
as to railroad commissioner, the dis
position being to leave this Office to
West Tennessee Democrats.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
pisappeared or Day of Trial.

G. e. Wilson, who was to have had
new trial In Nashville last week on
the charge Of killing negro while a
street car conductor, failed to appear
and officers have failed to find him.
He left home for the stated purpose
of going to the courthouse. He was
recently given five years and was un-
der $4,000 bond.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Miniature Race Riot.

A race riot, which may end in one
death, occurred at South Pittsburg
last week, following an attempt made
by Officer Will PROXY to arrest a
drunken negro who was taking the
streets. The negro gave Froby a
heavy blow on the head, rendering
him unconscious. No sooner had this
happened than a crowd of whites seiz-
ed the negro and pounded him with
clubs and bricks. This aroused other
negroes, but they were soon overpow.
cred by the whites. Several of the
negroes were locked up. The injured
negro is not expected to live.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
clarksvillc Home Burned.

The residence of Ed Merriwether,
one of the most prominent of Clarks-
ville's younger citizens, was partially
destroyed last week by fire that
started from defective flue in the
kitchen. Most Of the household goods
were removed in a greatly damaged
condition. The total loss will reach
about $4,000, partly covered by insur.
nnpo
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Drowned in six Inches Of water.

Tuscola, H.. March 26.-Rollie
Schoffstoll, while walking along a
small stream, Thursday, was overcome
in some manner, fell into the water
and was drowned. His body was found,
some hours later, in six inches of
water, face downward
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Charged with Wandering Husband.

Helena, Mont, March 26.-Mrs. w.
w, Works was arrested here Friday by
the chief Of police on orders from
Bloomington, Ill. Mrs. Works is
charged with numbering her husband,
Michael Cotton, May "a, 1897. The
woman denies the murder. She mar
ried Works in Wyoming four years
ago. Illinois officers have telegraphed
they will come for her
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Insurance Gains In Tennessee.

The State insurance department has
completed a table of the 1903 busi-
ness of the life insurance companies
operating in Tennessee, which shows
a very substantial increase in the bus
mess during the year 1903, the amount
of insurance in force in the State in
creasing from $9S,9S5,742 in 1902 to
Sill ,02S,124 during the twelve months
ending December 21, 1908. For 1908
premiums to the amount Of $4,171 1884
were collected and the previous year
S3,499,966. Losses incurred last year
were $1,359, 400; for 1902, 239,351
Value of business written in 1908, $685.
227,4S6; in 1902, $24, ,435,2OO. Over
two thousand more policies were is
sued in 1903 than in 1902, the total
number now in force being $4,000.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Trenton's New Company,

T. N. Gay has enrolled ffty-four
names for enlistment in the military
company, which will organize at Tren-
ton next week, as the necessary pa
pers from Adjt. Harvey H. Hannah
are expected by that time. The COM
pany will be mustered in as a Trrt
Of the State Guard.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Widow Wins Suit.

In the Federal Court at Knoxville
last week Mrs. Ida Armstrong was
awarded judgment for $4,000 against
the Preferred Accident Company. The
case came from Hawkins county, and
the money was due on an accident
policy held on the life Of her husband.
Judge Clark decided question of law
that was interesting. He held that
the statement of a dying man was not
admissible as evidence except where
homicide was involved. The company
hoped to show by the mans statement
to his physician that he was killed
as the result of drunken row.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Struck by Lightning.

During thunder storm in Mont.
gomery county last week lightning ran
down the chimney at the home of G.
A. Minor of the Lone Oak vicinity
striking him and rendering him uncon
scious He did not regain conscious
ness for several hours, but will re
cover.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Damnre af Toilet.

Joliet, III, March ga score Of
houses we're unroofed by the storm
Thursday night. Many barns and small
buildings collapsed. Windows, Chin
neys, sidewalks and fences all over the
city suffered.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
SAWYER Hurt.

Fred Sawyer, brakeman for the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad, was
thrown from the top of box car at
Hematite, near Clarksville, last week,
distance of fifteen feet. His shoul-
der was dislocated and he suffers from
several painful bruises, but will re-
cover
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Contracts With Tomato, Ralsers.

J. T. Staff, manager of the canning
factory at Dyer, has made contracts
with tomato raisers in that neighbor-
hood for about $50 acres, and has
made arrangements with growers at
Fruitland for hundred acres addi-
tional. This will insure the opera.
ton of the factory this year. Five
thousand dollars worth of new ma.
chinery has been purchased and new
labor-saving canning appliances have
been added, making this the largest
factory of its kind in the South.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Small Child ls kiiled.

While at play in Jackson last week
Willie, the three-year-old son of w. G.
Hancock, was accidentally shot with
a small % rife, in the hands of another
child The ball took an upward course,
terminating fatally.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Tornado at Union City.

A tornado swept over the eastern
portion Of Union City last week, de-
stroying a number of buildings and
unrooiing dwellings. 1t came from the
southwest, and the path of destruction
was about two hundred yards wide.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Enloe,s Nomination Assured.

1t looks very much as If Hon. B. A.
Enloe's nomination as State railroad
commissioner is assured. He has al
ready secured 400 instructed votes, as
against so for his only opponent, ].
w. Senter.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
New Bank at Savannah.

The newly-organized Citizens Bank
of Savannah. with Edgar Cherry presi-
dent. ]. X. Barlow vice cepresident and
ID. A. Welch cashier, will open its
doors for business April i. They have
secured temporary quarters while they
are erecting their new brick building.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Daniel Haley Recaptured.

Daniel Haley, who was sent up from
Shelby county for six years on a
charge of house-breaking and larceny
eleven years ago, and who escaped
two months after his arrival. has been
captured in st. Louis.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Wards Sentence Affirmed.

The sentence of Homer d. Ward to
ten years Imprisonment for having
carnal knowledge of one of the orphan
inmates of the Odd Fellows Home at
Clarksville, was affirmed by the Su-
preme Court at Nashville last week.
Ward was superintendent of the home
and eleyen-year-old Susie George was
the victim In the case in which Ward
was convicted. He fled to California
on the alleged offense becoming known
and was arrested there. There Is an
other Indictment against Ward, charg-
ing the same offense upon a different
girl. There are a number of other
charges against him also. The course
as to these has not yet been decided
on, according to w. e. Meter, presi-
dent Of the home.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Tyson Not a Candidate,

l.. d. Tyson, speaker of The last
house and Democratic nominee for sen.
ator from Knox county, announces he
is not candidate for speaker of the
next house, as reported over the State
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Bio Fire at Bristol.

A destructive fire occurred at Bris-
tol last week The loss will reach
more than $4,000, partially insured.
The fire originated on the Virginia
side of State street.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Jackson's Population.

The compilation of the new city di.
~sectory gives Jackson population of
81 000
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
AN
EASTER WEDDING
A COMEDY WITH A MORAL.
1nN o TELL me all about your we'd
II ding" cried the friend from

~ a distant city.
"Ill tell you all about it," said the
bride, "but-"'
DO! l remember you always said
you meant to marry man who could
give you at least everything you
wanted, and also that your wedding
should be the swellest affair the town
had ever known; and, as your husband
has, doubtless, already discovered, you
are a girl of your word!"
Il believe did say something
of the kind. Well, you see, it was
this way: Both Ted and his cousin,
Arthur, wanted to marry me, and Of
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Resigns TO Become Mail Carrier.

NesiBHs 10 becVhe MHH OdtIIer'
Mexico, Mo-. March 26.-The young
mayor Of Centralia, 25 miles west Of
this city, has resigned his position to
become mail carrier on rural route.
His name is I. ]. Hood. and erstwhile
School-teacher.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
Ma.imiIian's State Coach.

Laredo, Tex, March 26.-The his
toric stage coach used by Macmillan
during his reign as emperor Of Mex
leo, passed the custom house at La
redo, Thursday, en- route to St. Louis,
where it will be placed among the
rest of Mexico's exhibits.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-04-01
THE WAYS OF THE SHYL0CK.
A St. Louis Couple Borrowed 800,
Have Paid $50, and Still owe
the ShylOck 1887.

st. Louis, March 26.-Justice Louis
Spies has under advisement the case OF
w. S. Price, a money lender, against
Mr.. and Mrs. John Beecher. The
couple, in 1899, borrowed 800, since
when they have paid $S2, and are now
sued for 1887. The debt for the time
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-03
The Cotton Report.

New York. The Journal of Com
merce reports as follows:
Tennessee-Unusually favorable
weather continues and has caused cot
ton to open rapidly, and much Of it
is all open. On account Of this ad-
vanced maturity, the effects of the re-
cent killing frosts will be much dimin-
ished. About SIS per cent of the crop
is picked, and liberal increase in
yield over last year is expected.
Mississippi Although heavyand kill
ing frosts are reported, the damage is
greatly limited by the fact that cotton
is we'll matured and nearly all open,
and over Is per cent is picked. The
long spell of remarkably fine weather
has helped cotton wonderfully, and
many are saying that the yield is turn
ing out better than expected-perhaps
10 per cent more than last year. Some
are selling as fast as gathered, and
the tendency to hold is not so noticea-
BILE as in other states thus far reported
but there is a larger proportion Of the
crop yet to be gathered than in other
states.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-03

Wishakawa, Ind.-A man by the
name Of McNary, whose former home
was In Kentucky, died in the North
ern Indiana Hospital for the Insane,
IN this city recently. His relatives
wired to inter the body in the hos
pital cemetery. An autopsy was held
disclosing that the man had died from
an affection Of the heart and that his
brain, which was not diseased, is the
heaviest ever found by medical men
in the worlds history. The average
weight is At 1-12 ounces, but Nc
Nary's weighs IT ounces. The dead
man was an attendant at the institu-
ton and powerful physically. He was
fairly well educated. He wore an
8 LA size hat. The brain will be
preserved and the discovery recorded
in medical annals.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-03
STRIKE STILL ON.
Tennessee Miners Refuse Reduction
Of the Scale.


Knoxville, Tenn.-An official Of Tho
United Mine Workers in Distric1
number 10 gave out statement here
In which he denied reports that this
district wishes Coal Creek strikers te
go to Alabama mines. He claimed
the union officials are endeavoring tc
keep these strikers from entering the
Alabama field, as "attcmpts have been
made by some of the Alabama oper-
ators to break up the miners organi-
zation."
Secretary McCracken made this
statement as to the situation in the
Coal Creek section of District 49,
where a strike is still on:
"A settlement in the Coal Creek
region seems to be far away, as the
operators still hold out for a Is pei
cent reduction. About half the miners
have left Coal Greek and Briceville
and have been given places in other
mines in the district. Four or five
hundred miners, or perhaps more, re-
main at Coal Creek and Briceville. y
The Coal Creek operators did not
accept the z per cent reduction scale
recently agreed to by miners and oper-
ators, having previously withdrawn
from the joint conference.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-03
THREE MEET
THEIR DEATH
FRIGHTFUL COLLISION ON MIS-
SOURI, PACIFIC.
THREE KILLED OUTRIGHT
sixteen Others Injured, Pullman and
Chair Car Demolished. Engineer
Disobeyed Orders and Frightful Ac-
cident Results.

Upton, Mo-, Oct. 30.-The second
section of passenger train No. >, OH
the Missouri Pacific ran into the first
section this morning, wrecking the
Pullman coach Topaz and a chair
car, killing three passengers in the
Pullman and wounding sixteen.
The Dead:
MRS. B. MILLER, Lewisburg, Pa.
MRS. j. P. CROSBY, Kansas City,
Mo.
j. w. BAGBY, residence unknown.
The Injured:
Jerry Black, general passenger agent
A. T. G. S. F. Topeka, collar bone
broken, scalp wounds and possibly in
Sernal injuries. Mrs Jerry Black,
Topeka, right ankle fractured, con-
tusions Of body and limbs L. B.
Wills, st. Louis, back injured. L. B.
Twiend, New York, not serious. j. c.
Stoner, New York, serious injuries to
body and limbs. Tom Richardson.
Portland, Oregon, badly bruised Hrs.
q. B. Brown, Kansas City, struck by
falling timbers. G.. NJ keEnbry and
write, both badly injured.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-03
Bishop Galloway Sails.

A cablegram from Bishop Charles
B. Galloway, who has been presiding
bver the mission conferences of the
Methodist Church in Japan and China,
announces that he sailed from Kobe,
Japan, for this country and expects to
arrive in Vancouver on the 9th Of No
vember. The bishop will come straight
to his home in Jackson, and his first
official duties after returning to Mis-
sissippi will be to preside over the
North Mississippi Conference, which
meets in Kosciusko December Z Bish-
OPP Galloway did not expect to return
until December, but owing to the fact
that he found it impossible to hold the
mission conference in Corea, he re-
turns home earlier.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-03
MISSISSIPPI NEWS MATTERS
A Brief Chronicle of the Important Happenings
Fought with Giants.

A cutting ARRAY took place at the
Tallahala logging camps, about ten
miles southeast Of Ellisville. There
has been feud between the Odom and
Mcdonald families for some time,
which eliminated in the affair. Charlie
Mcdonald, accused Mack Odom, q
citizen Of that community and con-
stable Of beat No. 4 Of Jones county,
of stealing cant hook. Angered by
this accusation, Odom cursed Melon
aid, whereupon the four Mcdonald
brothers attacked Odom, throwing
pine knots and blocks Of wood at him.
When they rushed upon him, Odom
completely disemboweled Charlie Nc
Donald with his knife and then
stabbed him several times in the
back. 0dom was severely bruised i'll
the ARRAY. There is but little hope for
Mcdonald s recovery.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-03
THOUSANDS OF FLOATEES.
Negroes in New York Are Looked Up
by Tammany.

New York. -Tammany Hall leaders
who are fighting the republican colo
nization frauds were spurred to
greater efforts, when it was announced
on good authority that there are more
than $4,000 negro voters in Manhattan
and that the great majority of them
are "fioaters."
Tammany men first became sus-
picious with regard to the negroes
when they learned that in various as
sembly districts the prevalence of al
legged negro residents was most un-
usual. A conference was held, at
which Charles F. Murphy presided,
and it was decided to proceed radio
ally to verify their suspicious and to
send out warning to the various dis
trict lenders.
The fact that the different districts
are overrun with negroes at the pres
ent time, and that all of the chal-
lenges made by the representatives of
State Superintendent Morgan not one
was against a negro, is regarded by
the Tammany chieftains as significant.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-03
PREMIUM ON LIVES.
Citizens League Offers 81, ZOO Reward
For Outlaws Death.

Cody, Wyoming. The many act OF
outiawry and rascality which have
the last two or three years have arouse
been committed in this cou~sy in the
last two or three years have aroused
the indignation of law-abiding citi.
zens and they have resolved to adopt
strenuous methods for the suppress.
sion OF crime. Therefore, the Business
Mems Protective League has been
organized, its statement Of purpose
being as follows:
1--WE, whose business interests III
the county Of Big Horn are such that
we feel constrained to form ourselves
into an organization which shall have
for its purpose the mutual protection
and tho advancement of the general
interests OF the people Of said Big
Horn county, and particularly with a
view to maintain law apd order, to de-
tect, prosecute and suppress, to APP
prehend and punish all so-called
'hold-ups.'
"And to this end this league pledges
itself to pay the sum Of $1,000 to the
person or persons responsible for the
apprehension and conviction, or for
the death Of any person or persons di-
rectly or indirectly criminany con-
nected with any said offenses."