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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
TO SUCCEED SECRETARY HAY
Hon. EIihu Root Appointed to
and Accepts the Office of Sec
rotary of State.

Oyster Bay, l.. l., July s.-Official
announcement is made here that Elihu
Root has been appointed secretary of
state.
The following statement was issued:
"Elihu Root has accepted the tender
by the president of the secretaryship of
state. He will take the oath of office
in a couple of weeks, but it will neces-
sarily be some little time before he
closes his business affairs. He will
not go to Washington permanently I'M
til some time in September"
In point of mentality, 1t is the
opinion that the president has found a
man who can fill the shoes of John
Hay. Mr.. Root made good secretary
Of war, proving himself in that func-
ton a man of action and quick deci-
sion. He is one of the keenest law
yers in the east. AS to politics, he has
always been republican. Like Roose-
welt, however, he has not been in any
sense q machine" man.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
\ DEMAND FOR SUPPLIES
The Kniaz POtemkine Levys Contrib
button On the City of TheO-
dosia, In the Crimea.

Theodosia, Crimea, July 6.-Sum-
moned by the Kniaz Potemkine, repre-
sentatives Of the town council went on
boards the battleship and were re-
ceived in the admirals cabin by the
commission commanding her. The
commission demanded the delivery of
500 tons of coal and provisions of vari-
GUS kinds within "a hours, and threat
ened that in the event of non-compli-
ance after the warning to the inhabi-
tants the town would be bombarded.
The commission also proposed that the
mayor should transmit proclamation
demanding the termination of the war,
a convocation of zemstvos, etc.
Learning of these demands, many in
habitants fed the town. The workmen
insisted that the demands be granted.
A special meeting of the municipal
council was called and the council
consented to deliver the provisions, but
refused to comply with the demand for
coal, for the reason that the town had
none.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
HAY FUNERAL AT CLEVELAND
of the Late Secretary and Mrs.
Hay, Were Very Simple.

Cleveland, July 6.-Funeral services
over the body Of the late Secretary
John Hay were held at II o'clock in
the chapel of the family church. From
thence the body was taken to Lake
view cemetery for interment.
President Roosevelt and the men,
bers of the cabinet. who arrived on a
special train, attended, the cabinet
members being honorary pallbearers
The ceremonies, as was the wish of
the late secretary and Of Mrs. Hay
were of the simplest character. They
were conducted at the chapel by the
familys pastor, Rev. Hiram c. Haydn,
assisted by Rev. Teunic b. Hamlin, Of
Washington, a friend Of the family.
The body of the late secretary was
taken from the chamber Of commerce
at 10 o'clock to the chapel, escorted
by the guard of honor of Troop A Of
the national guard, of which the late
secretary was former member. Great
crowds lined the streets, but perfect or
der was maintained. Everything at
the chapel was as nearly private as
was possible to make 1t under the
circumstances.
President Roosevelt and Vice-Presi-
cent Fairbanks attended the remains
to the cemetery, with the members of
the cabinet.
President Roosevelt left for Oyster
Bay at three o'clock.
The meeting between he and Mrs.
Hay was deeply affecting to those who
witnessed it, when the president went
to personally extend his sympathy to
the family in their bereavement.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
TRADE HAS BEEN RETARDED
Holiday md Weather Influences
Have Combined to Retard Busi-
ness in Some Sections.

New York, July 5. -Bradstreet's
weekly review says:
Holiday influences, irregular weather
and crop reports and seasonable shut
downs for repairs and inventories have
tended to limit the turnover. Too
much rain in the west has retarded
trade in that section, and from the
south similar reports come In the
central west and east and south
west, however, trade is of full summer
volume, with a good retail distribution
and fair returns for summer goods
from jobbers. The sharp advance in
raw cotton has had a rather stimulate
ing effect on southern trade sentiment,
though indicating smaller than expect
ed yields. the feeling being that higher
prices will offset reduced production.
The advance Of raw cotton has stimu-
lated inquiry for cotton goods, which
have been generally advanced 5 to 10
per cent, and buyers complain of slow
deliveries.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
THE CARE OF PALMS.
Good Drainage Of Prime Importance
and Remember That Many Plant
Dies from Too Much Water.

The best variety Of palm for gen.
eral culture is Kentia Belmoreana.
This sort has large and graceful fol-
iage of rich, dark green, borne on
long stalks which rise gracefully
above the pot to the height of four
and Ave feet, in three-ye ar-old speci-
mems which have been well cared for.
Soil is not Of so much Importance as
many think, for good specimens can
be grown in any garden loan If 1t is
enriched by the application of
good fertilizer, but it is we'll to take a
some pains in preparing q compost for
the plant. Two-thirds ordinary loan
mixed with enough sharp sand and
old, well-rotted COW manure to make
up the other third, will give excellent
results, and such soil Is within reach
of most amateurs. If the cow-manure
can not be obtained, use more sand,
and substitute bone meal as fertil-
izer, using in the proportion of a
tablespoonful for an eight-inch pot.
This will last for three months or
more. Then add as much more of the
bone-meal to the soil, working it in
we'll about the roots of the plant. Per-
feet drainage is very necessary. Have
at least two inches of broken crock
cry or something similar in the bot
tom of the pot. More palm troubles
are due to defective drainage than
anything else. Too much water at the
roots, or undue retention of it there
will almost invariably result in I'M
healthy root action, the first indication
of which is seen in the browning of the
tips of the leaves Therefore, make
sure to have good drainage. In wat
ering, observe the old rule Of waiting
until the soil looks dry before apply
ing anything. Then use enough to
make the soil moist all through. An
even, moderate amount of moisture
is what should be aimed at.--The
Commoner.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
HOW TO MAKE CHOP SUEY
This Oriental Dish Modified to Suit
American Taste Really Very
Palatable and Nutritious.

Chop suey, that delectable Chinese
dish of much recent American popular
ity, is really capital variation Of the
family menu, especially when Ameri-
canized as in the following recipe. The
formula seems rather long, but is not
difficult if the three successive stages
indicated are developed one at time:
Rule First-Cut one-half pound fresh
pork into thin slices, one-half pound
white onions, followed by half pound
celery, both cut into small slices and
pieces. Then cut into dice three chick
en- livers and three guards. Put two
cupfuls of water into a frying pan to
boil, to which you have added three
tablespoonfuls melted butter and two
tablespoonfuls Worcester sauce. Add
the meat and vegetables already pre-
pared, and stir constantly while cook
ing. If the water boils out add more.
When the pork is Drowned to turn the
dish is ready to serve.
Rule Second-Remove all the seeds
from three red and green Spanish pep
pers, and boil them until soft Drain
and cut into strips about two inches
long. Then cut into small pieces one
half pound of cold boiled chicken and
the same quantity of boiled ham. Fry
three onions which have been sliced, in
three tablespoonfuls of oil, until they
are soft, and then add the peppers,
chicken and ham, one-half cupful of
water, two tablespoonful Of mush-
room catsup, salt and pepper. Bring to
boiling point, stirring rapidly.
Rule Third-Take three sliced onions,
five stalks Of celery, cut into slivers,
four tablespoonfuls of Gil, two table
spoonfuls walnut catsup and one cup
full of water. Cook until the onions are
soft. Then add one-fourth pound each
of boiled ham, lobster, shrimp and
faxed fish, eight oysters, salt, black and
cayenne pepper. Heat for five minutes,
stirring gently. Remove to a dish and
garnish with chopped celery, the yolks
of hard-boiled eggs and boiled sweet
red peppers, thinly sliced.
After proctice in the making of chop
suey substitutions and changes may be
made in the character and kind Of
meat, fish, etc., to make it approach or
vary from the Chinese salty relish, see
VOW, which can be bought in any Chi
nese shop, is an mprovement.-N. Y.
World
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
Studying Law.

Questions regarding the study of
law were sent ont recently to many
lawyers Of this state by the University
OF Illinois and elected 1000 replies.
From these, observes the Daily News
of Chicago, it appears that the days OF
studying law in a lawyers office have
passed away. Very few Of the Offices
have any law students at ALL Many
OF the ablest lawyers expressed the
opinion that study in law Office is an
absolute waste Of energy. Nearly all
the successful law firms declared that
they had no time to devote 20 young
men who desired to study law, and
that such young men were nuisance
in the Office. The only young man
they could use at all was one who mad
already passed his examination for
the state bar and who was willing to
work for nothing for year or two in
order to get the experience which
comes from large office. Out OF the
1000 replies only seven favored prep
aration for the bar in lawyers Of
fee. Another striking result OF this
investigation is found in the answers
to the questions as to the proper de-
gree of preliminary education a stu
dent should have before entering the
law school. A majority of the whole
number urged that everyone taking up
the study of the law should complete
full college course. OF the Others
majority were in favor of at least two
years in college. There was practi-
cal unanimity that the completion OF
a four years high school course was
the absolute minimum which was at
all acceptable, 1t was the general
opinion that having once entered the
law school the young man should give
his entire time to the work OF the
school and not attempt to combine II
with work in a lawyers office or, in
deed, work in any other place unless
that was absolutely necessary to pay
expenses. One lawyer declared that II
was poor school that could not keep
student busy all the time, and If q
boy found himself in such school ne
ought to leave 1t for one which could
keep him busy.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
ILLINOIS SHOT-FIRERS' LAW
Judge Gray, as Fifth Arbitrator, De.
cides That the Miners Stand
Half the Expense.

Springfield, H., July 8,-Judge
George Gray, Of Delaware, who was
selected as the fifth arbitrator by the
arbitrators selected by the operators
and the miners of the state of Illinois
to decide whether the operators or the
miners should bear the expense Of the
shot-firers, rendered necessary by the
law which passed the last legislature,
has decided that the miners shall re-
imburse the operators one-half for the
expense incurred by the employment
of the shot-firers.
Judge Gray in his decision says:
mo good reason can be urged, in
my opinion, why the expense of such
inspection (that required by the law Of
shot-frers) should be imposed on the
miners, 1t is an expense made by law
incidental to the conduct of mining op-
erations."
He holds that the fact that in addi-
ton to the inspection, the Shotzfirer is
required to fire the shot, does not re-
lieve the miner of appreciate labor
and of little responsibility, and it seems
to him incontestable that the firing
done by these inspectors may be, by
reason Of the greater regularity and
better methods employed to inure to
the benefit of the operator so far as to
some extent at least to compensate
him for the increased expense over the
old method.
The agreement made between the
two executive boards was that shot
firers shall receive 81 per day, of eight
hours, and that the shot-frers shall &c
into the mine sufficient length OF
time, not less than three hours before
regular quitting time of the mine, ia
satisfy himself that the shots have been
properly placed and prepared. The
mines in the state, which have been
idle since July 1, pending the settle
ment Of this dispute, will resume op.
erations as soon as shot-firers can be
| secured.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
SEN. MITCHELL CONVICTED
The Aged Oregon Senator Declared
Guilty By the Jury.
Accepted Pecuniary Compensation
for Practicing Before the Depart-
ments While Senator.

Portland, Ore, July 5.-The jury in
the case of the United States against
Senator John H. Mitchell returned a
verdict of guilty as charged, with a
recommendation to mercy.
The charge was that Senator Mitch
ell, while occupying his public posi-
ton, accepted pecuniary compensa-
ton for practicing before the federal
departments at Washington, which. un-
der the federal statutes, constitutes o
crime.
Counsel for Senator Mitchell will ap-
peal his case. If, as Is expected, the
motion for new trial is denied. coun-
sci for the convicted senator will en-
deavor to bring the case directly to the
attention of the supreme court of the
United States. If possible. the United
States court Of appeals will be passed
over.
Upon being questioned, District At
torney Heney said he saw no grounds
for an appeal in the case, and he be-
lieved that the law would not allow the
senator the right of further hearing.
What penalty will be imposed by
Judge DeHaven can only be conjec-
tured. The statute provides for both
Imprisonment for not more than two
years and for a fine of not to exceed
$4,000. Since the trial began Senator
Mitchell has been at liberty upon his
own recognizance, and this will be con-
tinued until after sentence is pro.
nounced. at least pending the appeal for
new trial Senator Mitchell will still
be member of the United States SEN
ate and will draw his salary as for.
merly. He may appear in the commit.
tee rooms of the senate and do hi.
duty as usual, but he can not, until the
case reaches final disposition. appear
upon the floor Of the senate and resume
his seat. This will not be possible I'm.
less the decision shall be favorable tt
him.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
To Preserve Strawberries.

Pick off the stems carefully; the
strawberries must be large. To every
quart of stemmed fruit add one quart
of finely powdered loaf sugar (gran-
ulated will answer as welD; sprinkle
the sugar through them, let them stand
Is minutes, put them in the same
vessel over very slow fire until the
strip begins to form, then put them
over very hot fire and let them boil
quickly for'15 minutes, being careful
to remove all scum as it rises; then
have ready preserving jars and put
them hot into the jars, but not so hot
as to crack the glass.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
CHRISTIAN ENOEAvORERS
Formal Opening of Twenty-Second
International Convention.
President Clark Detained by Illness
Letter of Regret From Presi-
dent Roosevelt Read.

Baltimore, Nd, July 6-The formal
opening of the twenty-second interna-
tional Christian Endeavor convention
took place Wednesday in Armory hall,
with about 5000 delegates present, and
nearly all the 10000 seats in the vast
auditorium occupied.
In the absence of President Clark.
who is detained at home by Illness,
Rev. Howard B. Crosse, of New York,
presided. Treasurer Shaw of tie united
society read a letter from President
Roosevelt in which the latter expressed
regret at not being able to address the
convention, but sent greetings, closing
with the following words.
"To make better citizens, to lift up
the standard of American manhood
and womanhood IS to do the greatest
service to the country. The stability of
this government depends upon the in
dividual character of its citizenship.
No more important work can be done,
important to the cause of Christianity,
as well as to our national life and
greatness"
The reading Of the letter evoked
hearty applause, and the convention
voted unanimously for reply thanking
the president, expressing wish to join
with him in paying tribute to the mem
DRY of the late secretary of state, John
Hay, and asking the president to stop
at Baltimore on his way home, that
he might address them.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
Manners in England.

Our American correspondent who
complained of the trombone blasts on
the human nose that pervade England,
suggests only one Of the many small
differences in minor manners that dis
tinguish even near neighbors and good
friends, says an English journal. For
example, the Englishman regards his
own table manners as the best in the
world. He does not like to see an
American friend chop his meat into
small pieces, transfer his fork to the
right hand, and lift those pieces there
with. Moreover, the "Anglo-Saxon re-
union can never be accomplished I'M
til King Edward and President Roose-
welt have come to an understanding as
to the proper method of eating a boiled
egg. etiquette of nomenclature, !"
also, differs in somewhat embarrass-
ing fashion. In England two men who
meet upon a common social plane ad-
dress each other by bare surnames as
soon as they have decided that they
are ready to carry on the acquaintance.
But the dropping of the "Mr." in Amer
lea is almost as important as the
drinking of "Bruderscbaft" and the
adoption of the second person singular
in Germany. Many Englishmen have
been worried by this little difference
between national customs.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
Thoreau, the Prophet of Nature.


In an article in the Outlook Hamilton
w. Mabie thus sums up Thoreau's influ-
ence: "Thoreau was not the first Amer
lean to live out of doors, but he was the
first to make out-of-door living a profess
sion, and to open the way to new kind
of writing. His egotism, his assumption
of individual ownership in nature, have
helped to found school and to create a
cult; but his spirit has diffused itself
through American life, and he must be
counted among the permanent influences
in that life. He opened world of expe-
rience which is one of the great refugees
from the tyranny Of work and wealth
from which flow restoring streams or
health, vitality and joy. His defects of
temperament are lost in his agile and
virile idealism and the best report of his
life is to be found in his parable: I long
ago lost a hound, a boy horse, and tur-
tie dove, and am still on their trail.
Many are the travellers | have spoken
concerning them, describing their
tracks, and what calls they answered to.
have met one or two who have heard
the hound, and the tramp of the horse,
and even seen the dove disappear behind
a cloud; and they seemed as anxious to
recover them as If they had lost them
themselves 4
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
WHATITC OSTSTOCELEBRATE
A "Safe and Sanev Celebration of
Independence Day Is Still
Thing of the Future.

Chicago, July 1.-THE total figures ON
the Fourth of July casualties received
are larger than those received at the
same time last year, SO that the prom
Use Of decreased list due to safer
and saner Fourth will not be fulfilled.
The casualties this year are as fol-
lows: Dead, 81; injured, 3,157; from
the following causes: Fireworks, 1883;
cannon, 294; firearms, 44G; gunpowder,
FOG; toy pistols, 1873; runaways, So
The total fire loss was $251, 317.
Last year at this time the deaths
were 50 and the injured 3,049, divided
as follows: Fireworks, LILO; cannon,
$40; firearms, 446; gunpowder, 677; toy
pistols, 1888; runaways, SO; fire loss,
$317,7O0.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
new OFFICERS CHOSEN
List of Officers Elected BY the Ma
tiOnal Educational Association
at Asbury Park.

Asbury Park, N. j., July THE Ma
tional Educational association elected
the following officers at Thursdays
session:
President, Nathan c. Schaeffer, of
Pennsylvania; vice-presidents, VIM. H.
Maxwell, of New York; Miss N.
Cropsey, of Indiana; J. H. Hineman,
of Arkansas; E. D. S. Vaught, of Okla
homa; John H. Riggs, of Iowa; Joseph
O'Connor, of California; D. B. John
son, of South Carolina; J. A. Shawan,
of Ohio; H. o. Wheeler, of Vermont;
j. Y. Joyner, of North Carolina; ]. w.
Spindler, of Kansas; j. Stanley Brown,
of Illinois; treasurer, ]. M. Wilkinson,
of Kansas; secretary, Irwin Shepard,
of Minnesota.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
IMPORTANT ORDER ISSUED
Military and Naval Officers Must
Hereafter Stand ON Their Rec
ords for Promotion.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 8.--An i'm
portant order was issued, Friday night,
by President Roosevelt announcing the
policy hereafter to be followed by the
administration in the making of APP
pointments or promotions in the mill
tary branch of the government.
The president orders that if any Off
Ger Of the army Of navy hereafter shall
solicit influence, aside from the records
of his services on file in the war or
navy departments, in order to obtain
promotion or assignment, he shall be
debarred thereby from the advance
ment or detail which he is seeking.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
HEAT WAS ALMOST TOO MUCH
Miss Alice Roosevelt Suffered .
Mild Attack of Heat Pros
tratiOn.

San Francisco, July S.-Miss Alice
Roosevelt was greatly oppressed by the
intense heat in Berkeley, Friday, and
after nearly fainting was forced to
leave the open Greek theater at the
University of California, where Secre-
tary Taft was delivering speech.
Miss Roosevelt recovered quickly on
returning to the city and, after resting
at the hotel, felt sufficiently we'll to at
tend the reception given to Secretary
Taft and his party by Mrs. Elinor
Martin in the evening.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
NO ARMISTICE YET
Japan VIII Not Consent to an
Armistice Until Basis of Her
Demands is Accepted.

st. Petersburg, July Cit is ascer-
tanned from official sources that an
armistice can not be arranged. Japan
has made it known that she will not
consent to an armistice until the Rus
sian peace commission has formally &C
copied the basis of her proposals,
which will not be communicated till
the peace conference has assembled.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
A MONTANA PIONEER GONE
Wilbur Fisk Sanders, One of Mon
ators, Has Passed Away.

Henela, Mont, July S.-Wilbur Fisk
Sanders, one of Montana's most illus
trious citizens, civil war veterans, pio-
neer, lawyer, leader of vigilantes and
former United States senator, died here
Friday, aged Y years.
He was elected one of Montana's first
United States senator's and has been
prominently identified with every pub
lie movement in the State for 40 years.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14

The tendency toward repubiicanism
is growing slowly but steadily IN Eu-
rope. The suggestion is made that
Norway and Sweden will find a way
out of existing difficulties by adopting
the republican system. Yet the two
countries have very mild form OF
monarchical rule and have little to
complain of in the way of abuse of
sovereign power. But those scandi-
navian countries are noted for the in
telligence of their people, and it is
quite certain that they will make O
SUCCESS of self-goyernment.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-07-14
SHOT TO DEATH BY MOB
Lon Beard, n Negro, Charged With
Assault, Riddled With Bullets
mt Normandy, Ky.

Louisville, KY, July S.-A special
TO the Times from Shelbyville, KY,
says: Lon Beard, negro who had
been arrested on charge Of assault
ing Mrs. Chester Crawford, of Nor
mandy, was lynched at that place Fri.
day afternoon. He was being taken from
Taylorsville to Shelbyville for safe
keeping, but when the train arrived at
Normandy mob of about rs men en-
cred the day coach and riddled Beard
with bullets as he sat in his seat.