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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
KING WAS LOYAL TO "B0Bs"
King Edwards Tact Rescued Min
istry From a Dilemma.
Curt Dismissal OF Lord Roberts
From Command Of the Army FoI-
lowed by e. Royal Order.

London, Feb. 20.-The royal eulogy
Of Lord Roberts contained in the spe-
cial army order, issued Thursday even
ing, in which King Edward took leave
of Lord Roberts as ommander-in-chief
Of the army, is commented on as an
other instance where the tact Of the
king rescued the ministers from an
awkward dilemma. The exceedingly
curt manner in which the war Office
dismissed Lord Roberts deeply in
censed the late commander-in- chief,
and this feeling was shared by the
public to such an extent that it threat
ened to lead to serious attack on
the government in parliament. The
kings first intimation of his disap-
proval of the war Offices treatment
was to invite Lord Roberts to Buck
ingham palace, where marked atten-
tion was shown to the field marshal.
This has now been followed by the
general army order, which was sent
out by the king personally.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
POPULlST CONVENTION
Will Be Held Either at indianapolis or
Springfield, III.

st. Louis, Feb. 22.-The national
convention of the Allied Peoples par
ty will be held either in Indianapolis,
md, or Springfield, ILL.,, this having
been determined upon tonight at the
.,eeting of the national committee
here. The national committee of the
middle-of-the-road wing. of which 10 A,
Parker, of Louisville, KY, Is chairman.
met in the Southern Hotel today and
the fusionist national committee, of
. which ]. P. Edmisten, of Lincoln,
Neb., is chairman, met in the st.
Johns Hotel. The sessions continued
late tonight and committees from
both national committees were fire.
quently in conference. The fusionists
desired to hold the convention in ST..
Louis about the time of the national
Democratic convention, in June, but
the middle-of-theroad wing was equal.
ly determined in the opinion that the
convention should be held outside of
St. Louis and prior to the national
Democratic convention.
The fusionists finally conceded the
question of meeting place and it was
decided tonight to hold the national
convention either in Indianapolis or
Springfield. Agreements upon the
date of the convention and the selec-
ton of one of the two cities named
are to be settled tomorrow.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
A GOOD WORD FOR RUSSIA
Resolution Of Sympathy With Russia
In the Iowa Legislature.
The Attitude of Russia Toward the
United states In the Past
Dwelt Upon.

Des MoinesJ Ia, Feb. 20.--The house
committee on federal relations, Iowa
legislature, received resolution Of
Representative Head, of Jefferson, ex-
pressing sympathy for the Russians in
their present war with Japan, and
warning the legislative members
against taking sides. The resolution
calls attention to the possible effects
Of the present war on Christian civili..
cation and commerce in the far east;
of the uniform kindly attitude of Rus
sia toward this country during our en-
tire history; their sympathy for our
struggle for independence and their
great service to us during the war of
the rebellion. AS a neutral power, we
should carefully refrain from express
ing a sympathy that would indicate
that We are unmindful of past favors.
II the time should come when 1t is nee
essary, in the interest of foreign COM
merce, to take hand in the conflict,
we should cast our lot with power
that is friendly rather than CONNER
cially unfriendly to us.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
CHICAGO HAS ANOTHER FIRE.
Three People Killed in the AIhambra
Theater Hotel.

Chicago, Feb. 22.--Fire today par
TALLY destroyed TIE building occupied
by the Alhambra Theater Hotel and
apartments. The structure was three
stories high and fronted on Archer
avenue and State and Nineteenth
| streets.
After the fire was eXtinguished, the
remains OF three persons, two men
and woman, who had been suffocat-
ed, were found in the ruins. There
were many narrow escapes. The loss
Is estimated at $4,000.
The Alhambra Theater, around
which the hotel is built, was partial
ly destroyed. In the theater new stage
fittings and furnishings had been in
stalled and remodeling in compliance
with the new theater ordinance had
practically been completed.
I The fire is believed to have started
from an overheated boiler in the base
ment of the Alhambra restaurant. The
smoke soon filled the halls of the
upper stories, and but for the night
clerk, Philip Vingo, the firemen assert.
ed there probably would have been
much loss of life.
He ran through the halls awaken
ing the 200 guests. A moment later
the halls were filled with half-clad
men and women, who CROPPED their
way down the stairs to the snow COW
cred streets and sought refuge In
neighboring stores.
The Alhambra Theater is owned by
Stair e Havilan.
About fifty occupants were carried
down the ladders by firemen. The
three bodies were found in room on
the top floor. From the position OF
the remains the two men apparently
had attempted to help the woman to
escape, but had been overcome by the
smoke. All clothing was burned from
the bodies and the flesh scorched. The
remains of the men were identified as
William Fisher and Frank Beckman
both of whom had arrived here re
Gently from Cincinnati. The body OF
the woman was identified as that OF
Anna Smith.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Wild Deer Chase.

An effort to capture twenty head
of the famous deer herd of Belle
Meade farm resulted in several Of
the animals killing themselves in
their frantic efforts to escape. 9th
ers of the herd are scattered over
this historic farm, some even hav-
ing passed beyond its confines, clear
ing extraordinary barriers in their
wild flight. The twenty head had
been recently bought by NJ. H. Cone,
OF Bowling Rock, N. G. A squad Of
mounted men attempted to drive the
herd of $50 deer into a pen in the
deer park, made of wire netting
twelve feet high. Three Intellectual
efforts were made to corral the deer.
One big buck escaped by clearing the
pen walls. Three broke their necks
in dashing against the heavy wire.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
BALTIMORE FIRE LOSSES.
The Fire Insurance Companies Fig
ure Ont a Net Loss to Them
of S31,O95,132.

Baltimore, Feb 2O.-The Baltimore
Underwater, in its issue this week,
prints the list of losses of all the fire
insurance companies in the Baltimore
fire. The total gross loss is $32,S64,-
S94, of which $6,OOO,OOO falls upon the
local companies. The estimated total
of salvage is $1,769,762, which leaves
a net loss to the Insurance companies
of $31 1,095, 1872.
1t has been learned that many of
the large wholesale dry goods houses
formed an insurance pool among them.
selves which amounted to about So
100000, from which practically moth
ing will be realized. Another develop.
ment is that very few tenants Of the
so-called fireproof buildings carried
any insurance.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
postoffice Robbed.

Burglars entered the postofice at
Huntingdon, blew open the safe
with nitroglycerin and secured about
81 200 in stamps and cash. Stamps
to the value of 500 or $500 and be-
tween 5000 and $500 in cash was in
the safe. The burglars made good
their escape. Tools with which they
gained entrance to the building were
found in the Office. They were iden-
tilted as the property of a local
blacksmith, whose shop had been
broken into. About four years ago
the postofiice there was robbed in
the same manner and about the same
amount taken. The robbers were
never apprehended.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
crazed BY Drink.

Crazed by drink, Henry G.. Frank
lin, of Chattanooga, secured admis-
sion to the house occupied by his
wife and children, and seizing a
hatchet attempted to murder them.
After terrific struggle he was fin
ally elected from the house. Officers
searching for him found clothing on
the Cincinnati Southern bridge and
his body in the river. However, the
attempt to commit suicide was not
successful, and Franklin is now in
the county jail.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Want an Appropriation.

Members of the Cumberland river
commission of Tennessee and dele
gates from the commercial bodies Of
Nashville, with several Kentuckians,
appeared before the rivers and har-
bors committee of congress in sup
port of the demands for an appro-
priation for the improvement of that
waterway. Gov. McMillin and M.
4. Bryan, president Of the commits
sion, made the principal addresses.
Other speakers we're: A. W. Willis,
postmaster at Nashville; G.. G.
Slaughter, Representative Gaines, G.
w. Cole of Cincinnati and L. 4.
Bryant of Burnside, Ky. They ask
for $50O,000, to be divided between
the upper and lower Cumberland.
In the past twenty years the govern
ment has expended $2,3Oo,OOo on
the Cumberland river.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Smooth Piece Of Forgery.

One of the smoothest pieces Of
forgery in the history of Chattanoo-
ga and one which deceived the pos
tai officials, has come to light. James
Munroe, negro, purchased pair
Of shoes from a local merchant and
rendered an order for $50 on the
Chattanooga postoffice. 1t was cash
ed. Later it proved that the name
OF the office had been changed from
Admission, Ala, to Chattanooga to
escape the advice" and that the
amount had been raised from one to
fifty dollars.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
SUBSCRIBE FOR q
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Do You Enjoy
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You can eat whatever and whenever
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such foods as would tie one into q
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Kodol is the only digestant or COM
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Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia
and all disorders arising therefrom.
Kodol Digests What You Eat
Makes the Stomach Sweet.
Bottles only Regular size, si.oo, holding sK
times the trial SIZE which sells for 80 cents.
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For sale by Freemon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Pesthouse for a Bride.

Bessie Atwood VS.. VIM. Atwood
is the style of divorce suit filed
at Knoxville. In the bill she states
that after their marriage the defend
ant took her to live at the pesthouse,
where he was employed by the city.
She further charges him with cruel
treatment and states that he has
killed two men.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Farmer Disappears.

Tip Hudson, a well-to-do farmer
living near Couchville, has disap-
peared and it is believed he has been
foully dealt with. AT Couchville
the. theory has been advanced that
he was kidnapped to compel him to
reveal the whereabouts of certain
hidden treasure, which knowledge he
was reputed to possess. A year ago
Mr.. Hudson was overpowered by un-
known persons and concealed in a
cave near Lavergne. He managed
to escape,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
PROBABLE CANTON CANARD.
of DOwager Empress An
of China.

London, Feb. 20.-A special dispatch
from Canton says it is reported to Of
fetal circles there that the dowager
empress of China is dead.
The Chinese legation here has heard
noting of the reported death Of the
dowager empress, and discredit it.
Neither Canton nor Hong Kong are re-
liable sources of news.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
FIGURING MIL for Humboldt

The prospects for the location of
a large Touring mill at Humboldt
are very fiattering. j.. J. Tatum,
of Alamo, who is at present in the
milling business at his home town,
is making some Investigations with
the view of organizing company
and building large 1O0-barrel ca
pacity mill at Humboldt.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Centenarian Dead.

SUnclc' Ben Chappec, probably
the only centenarian in the county,
died near Dresden last week. 1t is
known to be fact that he was over
100 years old, but not exactly how
much. He had lived at Mt. Pelia
for three quarters of a century and
many were the interesting stories he
told of the pioneer days in West
Tennessee, when the bear, the wolf,
the wild turkey and Indian were
the chief inhabitants.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
BROKEN RAIL CAUSED WRECK.
DR.. Pratt, of Little Rock, Badly Cut
About the Head.

Monroe, La, Feb. 22.--The north
bound passeng train on the Iron Noun
tain railroad was wrecked at Ola this
morning. Two coaches and the Pull
man sleeper left the track and turned
over on their sides. Dr. Pratt, of Lit
tie Rock, Ark, was badly cut about
the head, but was able to proceed on
his journey. The wreck was caused
by a broken rail,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Bynum for Commander.

There is strong movement
among the United Sons of Confed-
crate Veterans throughout the State
for the election Of Prof. r. E. l..
Bynum, of Jackson, past command
er for Tennessee, for commander
in-chief at the Confederate reunion
in Sanfemhnr
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Cahled to secretnry HAY.

Washington, Feb 20.-Secretary
Hay, Friday, received by cable from
Ambassador Mccormick the reply Of
the Russian government to the propo-
sition relating to Chinese neutrality.
1t is considered by the department to
be responsible to our note and its sub
stance has been communicated to the
governments of Japan and China.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Misslssipplan Lowest Bidder.

When the bids were opened by
Col. G. B. Sears, United States en-
gineer in charge of the improve
ments on the Cumberland river, for
1,47O,OOO feet of yellow pine timber
to be used in building the dams at
locks A and |, W. S. Rodgers, Of
lIattiesburg, Miss, was found to be
the lowest bidder. The bids will
be forwarded to Washington for ap-
proyal or rejection.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Deadly pueI.

W. J. Ham and William Martin,
farmers of Kingston Springs, fought
a duel with knives in the hall of
the Bell House, both being probably
fatally wounded. There was bad
feeling between the two men and it
eliminated when Martin, having
been turned away from the Central
Hotel on account of drink, encoun-
tered Ham at the other place. The
men fought with long-bladed knives
and hacked each other to pieces.
Locked in bloody embrace, they
fell against the parlor door, burst
it open and were precipitated to the
floor. Former Attorney General W.
B. Leech was in the parlor with a
client and with others separated the
men. Ham bore six wounds and
Martin seven, both having wounds
in the lungs. Hams knife was bent
double in the encounter.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Killed His Playmate.

Floyd Lillard, aged 10, was shot
and instantly killed by Arthur Rol-
Inns, aged IA, at Knoxville. They
were playing when Rollins ran to
a drawer, got the pistol and telling
Lillard he was going to kill him,
pulled the trigger. The ball enter
ed the bows brain and death was
instant The youthful murderer
was arrested and put in Jail.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
To Come Under Our Flag.
MiIIer's BeIated Message.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The navy de-
partment today made public the belat-
ed cablegram received from Capt. Mil
ler, of the cruiser Columbia, dated
San Domingo, February IL. Accord
ing to the dispatch the name Of the
bugler wounded is Charles Doctor in
stead of Painter as announced last
night. The cablegram contains no
new facts.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
THE STARS ANDSTRIPES
WILL SOON BE FLOATING OVER
SAN DOMINGO.
SITUATION JUSTIrIES The ACTION
Whispered In Administration Circles
at Washington That the Crisis Is
Near at Hand--Loonnis and the Navy
Board to Visit the Island to Be on
Hand When the Plan Is Ready to
Execute.

Washington, Feb 22-The admins
tration is maturing plans to give San
Domingo a spanking which may result
in the United States flag being placed
there ito stay put 4 The recent flr-
ing on the Clyde Liner New York Is
helping matters on nicely and there Is
much whispering around the war de-
partment and White House that the
crisis is near II is the same kind
OF whispering that was heard just
prior to the secession of Panama from
Colombia. President Roosevelt is itch
ing for a fight in this direction and
Is only waiting for the ratification of
the Panama treaty before turning his
war dogs loose
The administration is rejoicing at
the firing on the New York, as this
will give further reason for taking
some aggressive action.
To Come Under Our Flag.
San Domingo, according to reports
heard here, is very soon to come un-
der the United States flag.
Just when President Roosevelt will
inaugurate this latest diplomatic tri.
umph is not known. Things in the
war line are becoming dull since the
Panama fracas and with no war in
progress life at the White House is
practically unbearable.
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis
and the general navy board who will
be present in the maneuvers in the
Caribbean, have been, it is believed
delegated to visit San Domingo and
be there ready when the president is
ready to execute his coup d'etat.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
WISCONSIN MOB FoILED.
Five Hundred Men Attempt Lynch

Prairie du Chen, Wis, Feb. PA
mob of 500 infuriated citizens of Sol
diers' Grove made futile attempt to-
day to lynch James Dunn and George
Gaskell, charged with the murder of
Andrew Overburg. Only the most
strenuous action on the part of the po-
lice rescued the prisoners and dis
persed the mob. The men were ar
raigned in court and Gaskell made a
partial confession of guilt. The hear.
ing was then adjourned until tomor-
row. Much excitement still prevails,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Mrs. Linhoff Not Guilty.

Mason City, Ia, Feb. 2O.-The jury
after celebrating "a hours in the case
of Mrs. l.. X. Linhoff, accused of mur.
dering Edward Bromley on the night
o. August 8, 1901, returned verdict
of not guilty.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Bond for Coal creekers.

Judge Sneed in the Circuit Court
at Knoxville, granted bail to those
under arrest charged with murder
and assault in connection with the
trouble at Coal Creek. B. J. Reeder
and James Bolton were released on
$4,000 bond and Calvin Burton's
bond was fixed at $4,000. The Coal
Greek Coal Company, which EN-.
ployed the men as guards, signed TIE
bonds.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26

Jacksonville, ILL.,, Feb. 2o.--The
Trades and Labor Assembly of Jack
sonville has purchased land on which
to erect permanent headquarters. The
building will be constructed by the
members of the unions.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Armour Institutc Expansion.

Chicago, Feb. 2O.--By a gift of lands
valued at s250,O00, J. Ogden Armour
has begun an era of expansion for the
Armour Institute of Technology. AL
most a solid square block adjoining
the present college building is includ'
ed In s--e tract.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
"Cousin Tyron" Edwards Dead.

New York, Feb. 20.-Jonathan Try
on Hughes Edwards, sixth in line of
direct descendants of Jonathan Ed
wards. is dead at his home here. More
than 5000 descendants of the famous
educator know him as Cousin Try.
on"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
SUMMARY VENGEANCE.
Man Kills Neighbor and Has His
Property Fired.

Dingess, w. Va, Feb. 22.--John
Stepp, wealthy merchant near here,
shot and killed Elmer Brewer, a
wealthy farmer and neighbor today.
Two hours after the murder a torch
was applied to Stepp's large store and
1t was totally consumed. Stepps res
idence was also fired, but it was saved
from destruction. Stepp is in hiding.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
ALARMING DETAILS
From Austria and Turkey Of War
Preparations.

preparations,
London, Feb. 23.-Telegrams from
Vienna and Salonica published here
this morning give alarming but un-
confirmed details of preparations point
ing to war between Turkey and
Bulgaria.
The Sofia correspondent of the Daily
Mail telegraphs the Bulgarian govern
ment has declared a state of siege
over n zone 10 miles wide. extending
along the frontier from Kustendit to
the Black sea, with a view of prevent
ing the incursions of armed bands.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
RUSSIA'S REPLY HANDED IN.
Russia's Reply to Secretary Hays
Note Handed to Ambassador
Mccormick.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 20.-Russia's
reply to Secretary Hays note on Chi
ma was handed to Ambassador McCor-
mick Friday,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
TRAIN ROBBERS FoILED.
Effort Reported Made by Bandits TO
Hold Up Northern Pacific Train.

Hold Up Northern Pacific Train.
Helena, Mont, Feb. pa special
from Billings says that an attempt
was made last night to hold up North
ern Pacific train No /, the north coast
limited, west bound, between Fargo
and Valley City, N. D. A rail was
removed by the would.be robbers, but
they we're discovered and fed A
posse is said to be in pursuit.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
INpIANoLA's NEW REGIME.
Or. Martin Takes Charge Of the Post.
office There.

Indiauola, Miss. Feb. 22.-Tomorrow
evening all mail directed to lndianola
will be put off here and handled by the
re-established Office, with Dr. Martin as
postmaster
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
Doing Away with Primary.


The Republicans of Blount coun-
ty have adopted novel method to
name nominees for county offices
without going to the trouble of hav-
ing a primary election. Each dis
trict committeeman, under oath, is
to canvass his district, record the
names of the voters and their choice
for the Offices. Each candidate has
the privilege of sending repre-
sentative with the committeeman in
his canvass. Two weeks time dur
ing March are allotted to the work.
The returns are to be made so that
the personal choices of each voter
are known only to the canvassers,
The expense, much less than that Of
a primary, is to be borne by the
candidates. The election is to be
carried to the voters and the latter
need lose no time from their work.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-02-26
4 erlnessee State News
Preachers Protest.

During last week "Lilliputian
wedding" was given at the First
Baptist church at Chattanooga, in
the interest of charity, children TAX
ing part and a form of ceremony
similar to that of the Episcopal
church used, except that it was made
humorous instead of serious. II
aroused considerable amount of
unfavorable comment, and the Pas
tors Association of the city took
action. 1t was argued by some Of
the members Of the association that
the church is now without pastor,
but the following resolution was
adopted:
"This association with deep pain
feels constrained to enter protest
against o spectacular and mock mar
riage Of little children for the pur-
pose of raising money for the adj
vancement of the kingdom Of Jesus
Christ or for any other purpose.
Such an exhibition makes sport of
marriage, an ordinance Of God for
the highest welfare Of the race. II
hardens the hearts Of little children,
treating as profanc that which is
sacred
The action promises to arouse
friction among the churches.