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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05
LADY CURZON IS WORSE.
Has Spent Bad Night and Condition
Takes a Backward Step in
Consequence.

Walmer Castle, Kent, Oct. 4.-The
morning bulletin announcing Lady Cur
IONS condition says
Her ladyship passed disturbed night and
is not quite well today in consequence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05
Rev. Hamley Called to Oshkosh

Ripon, Wis, Oct. 4.-[Special. ]-Rev.
T. G. Hamley, formerly pastor of the
a call from the Second Baptist church Of
Oshkosh.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05
FIBROlD JUNIORS CURED.
Mrs. Hayes First Letter Appeal
ing to Mrs. Pinkham for Help:

Mrs. Hayes First Letter Appeal
ing to Mrs. Pinkham for Help:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM Il have been
under Boston doctors treatment for a
long time without any relief. They
tell me have fbroid tumor. I can
not sit down without great pain, and,
the soreness extends up my spine. I
have bearing-down pains both back
and front. My abdomen is swollen,
and have had flowing spells for three
years. My appetite is not good. I can
not walk or be on my feet for any
length of time.
The symptoms of Fibroid Tumor
given in your little book accurately
describe my case, SO I write to you for
advice. (Signed) Mrs. E. f. HAYES,
252 Dudley st. (Roxbury), Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Hayes Second Letter:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM Sometime
ago I wrote to you describing my symp-
toms and asked your advice. You re-
piled, and I followed all your direc-
tions carefully, and to-day am well
woman.
''The use of Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound entirely ex-
PEELED the tumor and strengthened my
whole system. I can walk miles now.
"Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound is worth five dol
lars a drop. I advise all women who
are afflicted with tumors or female
trouble of any kind to give It faithful
trial" p (Signed) MRS E. f. HAYES,
252 Dudley ST. (Roxbury), Boston, Mass.
$1,000 forfeit if original of aboue letters proving
aenuineneSs cannot be produced
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05
BRAKEMAN DIES In WRECK,
E. L. TAFT of Amigo, Welded Few
Months, Is Killed

Amigo, Wis, Oct. 4.-E L. TAFT, a
brakeman of this city, was killed in a
railroad wreck at Tigerton Monday aft
ecnoon. He was married six months ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05

The Chinese government is to receive
1900 a thousand for all the Chinese COO
lies shipped to the South African mines.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05

The University of California has IL
its possession temporarily a specimer
which is scid to be an egg 2,700,00O
years old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05
EXPRESS COMPANY ROBBED.
Burglars Ransack Home of Sitter Agent
and Get SIoo

Fennimore, Wis, Oct Al. H. Schup-
pener's home at Sitter was entered by
burglars and over $500 in cash belonging
to the American Express company, for
which Schuppener is agent, was taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05

workhouse, England, believes he is 1877
years old and the oldest man in the
world.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05
The President Calls.

Inc FIeS1Oent calls.
President Roosevelt left Mr.. Payne's
apartments at 1905 after his daily cali,
having made longer stay than usual.
The President said that Mr.. Payne had
taken a turn for the better in the last
twenty minutes. He got the impression
that the physicians believe that if they
can pull the patient through for another
twenty-four hours he would have q
chance for life.
Some Improvement
The following bulletin was issued at
80 a. H.:
There has been some improvement since
the morning consultation. Retained all
nourishmcnt. Now resting easily
MAGRUDER.
GRAYSON.
DIR. Osler returned to Baltimore imme-
diately after the morning consultation
and after the II 80 O'Clock bulletin had
been issued DR.. Magruder left the hotel,
DR.. Grayson remained in charge of the
sickroom.
Rapidly Losing Ground.
At 1:45 p. N. one of the physicians in
attendance upon Mr.. Payne made the
the Associated Press:
POSTMASTER General Payne is rapidly
losing ground He is sustained now only
by artificial life. He is distinctly worse
than at any time during his illness and
the end is not far off"
3:40-The physicians said at this hour:
Postmaster General Payne has held his
own. He has had no more sinking spells
since noon. Continues to take nourish-
.ment."
Minister Called Yesterday.
Mr., Payne was SO near death on Sun
day afternoon that his family was sum-
moned to his bedside, and Rev. r. Cotton
Smith, rector Of st. Johns Episcopal
church, was called to read the prayers for
the dying.
Mr.. Payne had several sinking spells
during the day. Much to the surprise of
his physicians and members of his family,
however, he rallied at O'Clock under the
administration of powerful stimulants,
and showed decided improvement
Shortly before o'clock last evening
he became conscious, and helped himself
to nourishment brought by his nurses.
He rested we'll for several hours and his
condition offered much encouragement to
his family, but late last night he was
again restless, and while there has been
no decided change for the worse his condi-
ton still causes much alarm.
Unconscious for Many Hours.
Mr.. Payne has been unconscious eycept
for brief intervals since 3 O'Clock Satur-
day afternoon, and during the night and
early hours of Sunday morning physicians
and nurses had much to do in keeping
him quiet
During Sunday Mr.. Payne suffered
several sinking spells, the most severe one
being at 2:3O p. M, when it was feared
that death would occur at any moment.
1t was then that the family and the min
lister were called to the sickroom. Presi-
dent Roosevelt visited the hotel at this
time. and he was informed that the end
was at hand. But the heroic treatment
revived tAe patient
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05
BARTHOLDI'S LIFE ENDS.
Sculptor Whose Greatest Fame Was
Making of Statue of Liberty
Dies in France.

Paris, Oct. 4.-Frederick Auguste Bar
tholdl. the sculptor, died at o'clock this
morning
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05
RIDE FAST ACROSS STATE.
Auto Riders Go IS Miles from Hartford
to Oshkosh in I.a6.on

to Oshkosh in I:36:oo.
Oshkosh, Wis, Oct. 4.-James Favour
and John Zurn of Hartford have reached
here after making an automobile run from
Hartford to Oshkosh, distance Of sixty
five miles, in 1 :36:OO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05
THE END IS NOT FAR OFF.
That is What One of Mr.. Payne's
Physicians Has Said.
RAPIDLY LOSING GROUND.
Distinctly Worse Than at Any Time Dur
ing the Present Spell of
Illness

Washington, D. c., Oct. 3.-Postmas-
ter General Payne is rapidly losing
ground, and his condition late this after
noon was such that life was being sus-
tanned only arti6cially. A sinking spell
at half-past II o'clock, from which he
rallied slightly, rendered him much weak
er than heretofore, and one Of the physi-
clans in attendance announced that he
was distinctly worse and that the end was
not far off.
Mr.. Payne suffered a serious relapse
during the early morning hours, rendering
his condition extremely critical, but he
rallied before noon SO that the doctors
We're able to put out more favora BILE
bulletin. The condition resulting from
the early morning sinking spell was in
sharp contract to the patients condition
last evening and in the fore part Of the
night, when considerable improvement
was announced. For a time this morning
life was sustained only by u resort to the
most heroic treatment.
1t has been characteristic of Mr..
Payne's illness that sinking spells have
occurred in the early hours of the day,
but thus far he has shown remarkable
rallying power.
In the course of the night Mr.. Payne
asked the attending physician about Wis
NSAASiAi ., ludL ue Sllll has
grasp on public affairs.
Sinking Spell Early This Morning.
Washington, d. c., Oct. 3.-Postmas-
ter General Payne's condition again is
critical Up to ) o'clock this morning
Mr.. Payne was doing well, but at that
hour he had sinking spell and from 3
to he was kept alive only by the appli-
cation of powerful stimulants. In fact,
1t required the use of greater quantity
of heart remedies than at any previous
time. There was a weak response to the
treatment. DR.. Magruder was sent for
early this morning by DR.. Grayson who
remained with Mr.. Payne during the
latter part of the night, and at $40 they
were Joined by DR.. Rixey. These three
physicians are now working over Mr..
Payne
DR.. Osler came over from Baltimore
this morning and joined Drs. Magruder,
Rixey and Grayson in a consultation.
The following bulletin on Mr.. Payne's
condition was subsequently issued:
$50 a. m.-Since three o'clock this morn
ing he has not been we'll. The hearts
action is again weaker Condition not SO
favorable. OSLER
MAGRUDER,
RIXEY,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05

It Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group Influ-
enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma.
A certain cure for Consumption in first stages,
and sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once.
You will see the excellent effect after taking the
first dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. large
bottles Is cents and 30 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05
Russian Steamer Strikes Mine.

Toxic, Oct 81 a. m.-The navy de-
partment reports the destruction of an
other Russian steamer used in clearing
mines at the entrance of Port Arthur
harbor. The steamer struck mine Sep
TENDER 20 and sunk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-05
Japanese Gunboat Sunk.

Chefoo, Oct 80 a. ma eunIoa+
flying the japanese flag struck y mine
at Lao Tung and was sunk. The name
of the warship is not known. A norton
OF her, crew is reported to have been
rescued.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-10-25
PLAN TO UTILIZE NOISES.
Have Them all Properly Attuned to
Each Other and Made Agreeable

The proposition Of Mrs. Amelia
Holbrook before the Professional
Woman's League that children should
be taught not to scream off the key
but that mothers should carry a
tuning Jerk and give them the proper
note, or if there are several Of them,
they should be taught to cry in
unison, is not, to acoustics, a prepos~
ferrous proposition.
1--WE know little Of the laws and
properties of sound and what might
be done with discordant and unrelat-
ed noises,' says Mr. Kitchings, who
makes acoustic apparatus for instruc-
tion in physics. Take tuning fork
OF large size and set it vibrating, and
one in the same key across the room
viii soon give out the same sound.
The disagreeablc noises Of a city
the roar OF wagons, street cars, the
= road, the cries of peddlers-
might, if properly attuned to each
other, be rendered agreeable instead
OF discordant and nuisance. A
municipal league of harmony, like
the one for art, might n time bring
it about There is considerable
waste energy in noise that might be
utilized For example, it would be
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-10-25

possible to arrange thc combination
of safe lock so as to open it by
singing certain melody. The notes
would set corresponding metals vi
brating; these would communicate
with electric power which, in turn,
would move the tunbrils of the lock
and the bolts would turn back.
"a set OF whistles on board ship
might be arranged to stand for the
different points of the compass. In
fog the whistle corresponding to
the direction in which the vessel was
sailing would be blown. On board
other ships there would be a set of
reverberators indicating in the same
way the points of the compass. By
running over these the one in harmony
with the whistle would be pickd out,
and at once inform tn second vessel
the direction of the first and so a
collision would be avoided. A war.
ship might communicate with its
consorts and the enemy be unable to
read the signals" ."-Chicago Tribune
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-10-25
CASTING LOTS.
A Curious Military Custom That
Was Once in Vogue in Europe.

In the armies of the seventeenth
and eighteenth centuries the custom
Of casting lots to decide what soldiers
should be punished for the ofenses
of all was common. At Winchester,
England, in 1645, complaint was
made that after the surrender there
had been unfair plundering. Six SOL
diers were tried and found guilty,
and it was decided by lot which one
of the six should be hanged. At Tan
gier in 1868, and again in 1865, two
soldiers had to cast dice on a drum
head, and he who threw the least
was executed. Thomas Mays trans
lation of Barclays "Icon Animorum"
gives curious story of this sort.
Speaking of English courage, he
says that during the war in the Me-
therlanGs some soldiers of the Span
ish party were taken prisoners by
the Dutch, who decided to make re-
prisals for the previous cruelty OF
their enemies. Out of four and twen-
ty men eight were to be hanged.
"There were lots, therefore, thrown
into a helmet" ,"says May, "and the
prisoners were commanded to draw
their fortunes-whoeve should draw
a blank was to escape, but whoever
should draw black lot was to be
hanged presently.
"They were all" says May, "pos-
sessed with a great apprehension OF
their present danger, especially one
Spaniard. Their pitiful wishes and
tears in some of the ISLANDERS by
did move pity, in others laughter,
There was besides in hat danger an
Englishnlan. a common soldier who
with a careless countenance, express
ing no fear Of death at all, came
OO!NlS ~ lllS lISlil1St dllu d1C" 4lIo
lot. Chance favored him; it was q
safe lot. Being free himself from
darger he came to the Spaniard, who
was yet timorous and trembling to
put his hand into the fatal helmet,
and receiving from him 10 crowns he
entreated the judge-oh, horrid au-
Gacity-that, dismissing the Spaniard,
they would suffer him again to try
lis fortune'
May further relates that ''thc
judges consented to the madman's
request, who valued his life at SO
low rate, and he again drew a safe
lot" May seems rather to regret
the second escape of the foolhardy
Englishman, whom he denounces as
"a wretch unworthy not only of that
double, but even of single preser-
vation, who so basely had under
valued his life"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-10-25
NOTICE.

A meeting of the Democratic Party
of the Town of Newberry, South
Carolina, is hereby called to be held
in the Council Chamber on Tuesday
November 1st 1904, at eight o'clock
p. m, for the purpose of providing
for the nomination of municipal Of
fficers for the next ensuing year, and
for such other busineshs as may be
properly brought before it.
|. H. Hunt, O. B. Mayer,
Secretary. Chairman.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-10-25

What 70 do with the copper pen
nies taken in by street railway com
panies is getting to be more and
more of a problem in English cities.
In London many of these coins are
disposed Of in hve-shilling packages
to hotels and other places where
change is needed, but much remains
to be disposed of otherwise.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-10-25

was taken, for removal and against
removal, three minutes being al
lowed each member to explain his
vote. DR.. Thornwell led the synod
in prayer for divine guidance. The
vote resulted as follows: For re-
moval 90; against removal 81. Synod
has therefore consented to the re-
moval Of Columbia seminary to At
lanta.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-10-25

The directors of the Agricultural
Bank Of Bulgaria will soon decide up
on the quantity of agricultural ma
chimes and implements which it will
be necessary to purchase for use next
year.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-10-25

MEAL AND HULLS
We are pre-
pared to fill or.
ders for MEAL
and HULLS. We
have attractive
exchange VAL.
ues for seed with
meal and hulls.
We can show
you a saving of
over two dollars
per ton on your
seed by EXCHANGING
seed for meal &
hulls with us, as
compared with
other offers, we
invite your pat
rOnage.
For prices etc. apply to
The Southern Cotton Oil Co.,
L. w. FLOYD, Mgr.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-10-25
SUPERFINE SILVERWARE.
Chairman.

In tea and coffee sets, both ster-
ling silver and plated ware. Te de-
signs and patterns get more dainty
and desirable with each passing year
and Our grandmothers' eyes would
twinkle with amazement at the dis
play to be seen here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-21
Wedding.

Miss Eva d. wilkins, an attractive
Young lady of social standing, the daugh-
fer Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. wilkins, OF
No. 1914 Washington street, Norfolk,
was married in Halifax, North Carolina.
on the 18th instant, to Mr. Richard
Rudd. of Alexandria, Va. The mar
rage was not only surprise to the
many friends of the young lady but to
her parents as well. The father of the
bride received telegram the morning
after the wedding conveying to him the
INSTRUMENTATION OF heunion. Mr.. Wilkin
intimates that there was objection on his
part to the marriage. He expressed his dis
iikeIof runaway match, and preferred to
have had the nuptial event celebrated at
home The bride, who is an accomplish
ed young lady, avocalist and musician,
has been heard with much pleasure
locally in benefit entertainments and as
soloist in the choir of the Court Street
Baptist Church. Norfolk Landmark
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-21
Personal.

The lady nurses at the Alexandra
Hospital who have recently been quite
sick are improving.
Miss Nina Ronsheim, of Cincinnati,
is visiting her uncle, Mr.. Simon Blond
helm, of this city.
Mr.. CORTLAND II. Smith, OF Alex
andria, has arrived in the city and will
remain until after the Horse Show. -
Fredericksburg Star.
Among the passengers to sail on the
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, OF
the North German Lloyd line, from
New York today was Prof. +. +. An
drews, of Alexandria.
Miss Elizabeth Lee left here last even-
ing to join a party of. friends who are
tenting near Cape Charles.
Mrs. j. 4. Callahan has gone to Sus-
sex county OIL a visit to friends.
Rev. g. E. Ball, who recently ac-
cepted call to the Episcopal Church at
Mount Savage, Md, is spending few
days with his family in this city. He is
recuperating from a painful fall be
recently sustained.
The statement in Washington paper
that Prof. L. NJ. BlackfOrd and his son
would sail for Europe tomorrow is in
correct. They will not sail for nearly
month yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-21
Wants $4,000 Damages.

John II. Robinson yesterday filed sun
in Washington against the Capital
Traction Company, for $40, 900 damages.
He claims that on June s last he was
violently thrown off oneOf the comPany''
cars bv the conductor. Mr.. Robinson
ALLEGES that he offered the conductor a
car ticket of the Washington, Alexan'
dria and Mount Vernon Railway, which,
he saws, is good fare under the law
making all tickets interchangeable with
all the companies in the District o
Columbia. He says that the conductor,
instead of accepting the ticket, seIzet
him and threw him upon the pavement
His injuries, he asserts, neceSsltate'
medical attention, and are permanent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-21
Glass Blowers Association.

The delegates from Branch No. 6o to
the Buffalo convention will extend an
invitation to the Glass Bottle Blowers
Association to hold the 1905 meeting in
Washington, ID. G. While more con-
ventions are held there than at any place
in the United States and possibly in the
world, the bottle-blowers who are men,
bers of one of the strongest labor organi-
cations in the country have never held
one of their convention at the national
capital. Washington is a strong union
city and the headquarters of the
American Federation of Labor. While
not in session the delegates will visit
Alexandria, Arlington and Mt Vernon,
and charter a steamboat for trip down
the historic Potomac, to view Indian
Head and many other points of interest.
While here they will also visit Christ
Church, Washington Masonic Lodge, in
which they take quite an interest, as
many if not all would like to sit in the
chair in which Washington presided over
the Lodge.-[Commoner and Glass
blower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-21
In Need of Help.

A gentleman who operates a farm near
this city in conversation with a resident
a day or two ago said he fears he will
lose bis entire rye crop from his inability
TO secure labor. He finds it next to
impossible to induce colored men TO
work on his farm, and others living
in his neighborhood are experience
ing the same difficulty. Atten-
ton was called a day or two ago to
the fact that the captain of a wood-laden
schooner at this port was compelled to
90 to Washington to employ men to
aid in unloading his vessel. And yet
Alexandria and all other southern cities
are infested with hundreds ofidle negroes,
many of whom will be public charge
when cold weather comes again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-21
The Longest Day.

The sun is now at its highest northern
altitude. being at the tropic OF cancer;
hence this (the 2lst of June) is the long
est day of the year. To the young this
is matter of no concern. as they are
now passing through the butterfly stage,
when the intervals between the recur-
renee of Christmas and the passing away
of winter and the advent Of the excur-
sion and vacation periods seem elon,
gated. But those who reach manhood
and who pass unconsciously into middle
life will often, when they take retro
spect of the past, feel inclined to grasp
the wheels of time and sigh for the
power to turn them back in their course
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-21
State Firemen's Association.

The State Association of Firemen Will
be held in this city August IL, IL, 49,,
1904. The citizens and hremen nave
united themselves in committees OF ar
raneements. and are at work arranging
aor1gramme to give all delightful time.
The following topics have been given
out to members to respond ID at the con-
vention:
Topic No. What are the best means
of encouragement to offer to enlist the
interest of the fire department and COM
panies of our State, who are not mem
bers of the State Association. to become
members?
Response by Henry Schneider, fore
man Rouss II. & l.. Co. No. l, Win
chester.
Topic No. 2-The National Firemen's
Association, U. S. Ought it not be en-
couraged by the fire departments and
companies of our State?
Response by L. E. LOokabill, CORE
spending secretary National Firemen's
Association, Roanoke.
Topic No. 3-Firemen having saved
human lives at the risk of their own
how should they be best rewarded?
Response by T. w. Ridley, second
asst. foreman Park View Engine Co.
No. 3.
Topic No. 4-The importance and
general results of the drill school for fire.
men. Give opinion.
Response by Martin j. Ryan, Chief
Engineer Fire Dept, Norfolk.
Topic No. 5-Are cities and towns OF
our State keeping pace with improve
ments in fire protection in proportion
to tho increase of the confagration haz-
ard? If not, why not?
Response by N. F. Reid, Chief Engi-
neer Fire Dept, Danyille.
Topic No. 6-Firemen's tournaments.
Are they an advantage to our State AS
ISOLATION and fire departments? If so,
describe in what way if disadvantage,
please explain.
Response by W. A. Braithwaite, Presi-
dent Hose Co. No. 4, Harrisonburg.