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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
Cut in Two 10y n Saw.

|. A Belle Fourchc special says: The
aody of James Petrec, we'll known
sawmill man OF this vicinity, has been
brought here and has been sent TO Ala
bama for intermcnt Tho man was cut
On two by revolving saw in his mill
aaar Sundanc.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
Ron,Is Arc Refunded

The city authorities OF Woonsocket
have concluded the work OF refunding
outstanding bonds To the amount OF S6.-
600. The old bonds drew Z per cent in-
terest. while the rcfunding bonds draw
but Der cent
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
Charged with Desertion.

The United States authorities have
caused the arrest OF Emery Cooper.
known in Lead ms Walter Cooper, on the
charge OF des.rtion from the United
States navy. He has been at Lead some
cline. aud IL well known in tho northern
Hills. He Is now in the Lawrence Coun'
or fail
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
Evans Property Leased.

The Hot Springs syndicate, composed
Of Emil HargcnS, G.. a. Turner, +. :.
Lamberson aud George Hitler, has final
~ closed the deal for leasing the Evans
Hotel property. together with tho
plunge bath, Minnekahta bath and Hot
Springs Hotel, and will open the hotel
Ia April.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
May Get Two CampmeetinGS

Prospects are bright for the holding Of
the camp meetings OF both the Free
Methodists Of South Dakota aud the Sew
cnth Day Adveniists OF the state at
Woonsockct during the coming summer.
The gatherings will be attended by hun
drcds OF persons and promise TO be un.
usually successful.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
Baltic Fleet Retreats

Along with the news OF General
KuropatkIn's retreat comes that OF the
retreat OF the Baltic aeet. A dispatch
from NADIA aScar reports that II has
left there for JIbutal. In Frcnch So
maitland, on the east coast Of Africa.
That shows discretion. Admiral Togo
Is searching for the feet, and were he
to find It would destroy IL. A speedy
return to European waters In Admiral
RoJestvensky's best policy.
The Russians are faring III on both
sea and land They will have 30 build
more battlcships before they can ven
ture 10 meet the japanese on the
ocean. They will have 10 put In the
field many more soldiers before they
can cope with the laps in Manchuria.
Considering the ignominious return Of
the Baltic feet and the retreat from
the Shakhc. the Car might well make
up his mind that this war Is one In
which Russia cannot be victorious
and make peace OF the best tcrma
available.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
War Between Fish.

According 10 the stories told by old
fishermen along the Missouri River in
South Dakota. war OF determination
IL being waged between carp aud catfish.
The fishermen declare that the carp are
masters OF the situation and that catfish
are rapidly disappearing from the wa.
tors OF the river.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
LIBRARY FOR UNIVERSITY.
A Twenty-Five Thousand Doiiat
Cir Is in sight.

a vcrmillion special says: A new
5000 library Is in sight for the state
university OF South Dakota. which has
been secured by President Droppers af'
ter long period OF waiting. The gift
comes from n close friend Of the prcsi'
dent. but he Is unwilling that the donors
name should be given ont nj this time,
The only consideration is that the board
OF regents arrange for a central heating
plant nj the institution aud set aside
81, 500 per year for maintenance.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
Bikes Price OF school Land.

County Auditor Cummings announces
, that the minimum price for the lease OF
. state school lands In Brown County has
been fixed at IS cents per acre per year
Cor a three years lease.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16

At the annual meeting of the Sioux
Sails Masons who are members OF the
Masonic Temple Association, preliminary
steps were taken for the erection OF a
bsf $4,000 Masonic temple " that city.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
Al COMPARED.

"And that's q fact" said the noisy
thinker.
whats q factT' qusried the humas
Interrogation mark.
THAT while self-mads men and homo
made furniture may be strong and relia.
bic. the polish il usually lacking" e.
claimed the noisy thinker.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
JAPS WIN VICTORY
Russians Are Defeated In Great
l8-Days' Battle at Mukden.
RETREAT Is A R0UT.
Knropstkin's Shattered Divisions Fly to
Escape AnnihIIatlon.

Proionssd Battle at Mukden the Blood
Test OF the war-siaughter ON Both
sides I'm the Fight IL Estimated at
100000 - Defeated General Burns
Supplies Of Food and Clothing In
Order 90 Lighter Burden OF Retreat.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16

ployed over the plowed fields as X at
maneuyers and without firing shot
Though bcspattcred by the continuous
bursting OF shrapncl and lead they
pushed eagerly forward In close Skin
mlshing order. captured the village
and advanced on the japanese nanka
The fight then grew more bitter, the
Japanese attacking madly. and ut
o'clock In the afternoon the Russian
position became untenable and Cen
cral Kaulbars withdrew his troops, the
japanese bidding them adicu with .
burst OF shImose shells.
Opposite TatchekIao the lighting
was OF an equally desperate nature.
The Russians established themselves
In the villages OF Tsunhuanche and
Liudyaofan. but night fell with Tat
chckiao still I'm the hands OF the Jap
anese. Northward OF Tatchekiao tho
cannon also roared. There a regiment
under the command OF Colonel Zapol-
sky chung tenaciously TO a village IN
der n shower OF shrapnel until II was
compelled TO withdraw.
Toward evening General Kuropatkin
rode out OF Mukdcn In an automobile.
examined personally the positions of
the second army. and reluctantly gave
the order TO retire.
Story OF iS-Day Fight.
The story OF the battle OF Mukden
Is the record OF the greatest conflict In
the history OF war. In no other com
bat IL there record OF million men
and more being locked In mortal com.
bat for eighteen consecutive days DO
fore the defeated army was dlslodged
from Its position.
The battle extended along front
OF eighty miles, through mountaina
across frozen rivers, over broad plalna
During many OF the days the snow
was so binding that the gunners sight
ed their artillery only by the roar Of
the guns in the opposing trenches.
The battle which has resulted 80 dis
astrously TO Russia was brought on By
the aggressive tactics OF General Kur
opatkIn's new army commanders. Gen
eral Linevitch, just placed In command
of the left wing. attempted to turn
the flank OF Kuroki's army. Just a
Grlpenbcrg had tried 20 turn the Jap
anese left at HeikoutaI last month.
LLDcvitch failed just as Gripenberi
did. lie sent Rennenkampt with tive
divisions 10 the far eastern lines, viii
his base resting at Tslnkhetchen. itty
Ave miles southeast OF Mukden, and
his advance post occupying Hnha ant
NanEe passes, seven miles south and
southeast.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16
Twas Ever Thus.

II you earn q thousand nearly,
You think two thousand yearly
Would BE- just the proper agurs -
make your happiness complsts;
But your income, " IL doubles,
Only multipliss your troubles,
For the outgo then increases and stin
the ends don't meet.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PLEA.
Itching. Hind. bleeding or Protruding PiicA
Your druggist viii re fund money 10 PAzO OINH
HENT fails 10 cure you In 20 u dayA toA
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16

making attack after attack, especially
on tho center and westward, against
machine guns and infantry IRE which
literally moved down tho advancing
columns, making human life 90 cheap
that the survivors could basuon them
selves behind piles OF corpses.
After this action General Kuropat-
ktn's deposition may be regarded as
certain. War Minister Sakharor is
picked as his probable successor
A strong faction OF the army, those
high in influence about the Emperor.
opposed General Kuropatkin from the
frst and though his early defeats were
condoned because Il was realized that
General Kuropatkin was doing all that
man could with the tools az his com
mand, II Is now felt that after twice
having had the opportunity 20 show
what he could do with powerful
army aud having failed 70 accomplish
victory either time his removal Is ad
vlsable.
Vast Losses.
killed and wounded. Kaulbars lost
10000 men In four days trying 30 check
okus advance. Sunday he lost ZOO
In Nogrs first onslaught. Monday he
lost 5000 to 5000 more. Tuesday AZ.
ternoon and night he lost 1000 more.
General Rennenkamprs corps had
nearly 10000 men when he went into
battle. In the eighteen days lighting
he lost a fourth OF his men.
The mighty roar OF the battle rising
from the lnccSsant thundcrs from 1900
guns swept over Mukden from east,
west. north and south. The city was
completely encircled By the combat.
The retreat was n battle itself, the
Russians being closely pursued from
the rear and hapl pressed on both
tanks. Every hour added 10 the al.
ready enormous "butchcry bill" Kur-
opatkln burned his stores for three
days. hundreds OF tons OF clothing and
provisions h: ring been destroyed
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16

Mother 0ray's swess Powders ~
Children.
shs chitrenS Home In New fork. surs Co.
ptipa lion. Feverishnsss. Had Stomach. Teeth
lns Disorders. move and rcgulats the bovee
Al ell Druggists. sso. sample FREE A.
dross A g. OIMsrKn. LeRoy, ". ".
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-03-16

Discipline on warshlp Is from item
10 stern.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
dunno aAsL'T At HOME
Didn't Meet Man He Said Was
"WOrse Than an Anarchist"


Chicago, July 15.-When Thomas w.
Lawson reached Chicago he did not
receive that cordial hand-grasp that he
had expected from Mayor Dunno.
And there was q reason.
Mayor Dunno had taken to the trees
that abound near Lake Michigan. He
had not even left behind his post Of
fee address.
The Lawson banquet at night was
not graced by the man who Is quoted
as saying that the Boston copper king
is worse than an anarchist"
Mayor Dunno needs rest, and he is
taking It, But meanwhile Mr.. Lawson
isn't worrying.
The report that Lawson is grooming
for the presidency is denied by the
frenzied flnancier.
81 have no political ambition" he
said. II could not accept political Of
fee were II rendered me. have work
cut out which even II devote Is hours
per day 1t will last me until I am
over 80 years old-too old to think OF
nn'tti~al tonors."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
new COW
LAW KILLED
Meets An Untimely Death On
Second Reading.

The Cow Law amendment met a
tragic and untimely 1eath at the meet
ing of the Board OF Mayor and Alder
men Friday afternoon.
There were only five aldermen pres
emit; Messrs. Harlan. Nichols. Cam
eron, Borum and Grimes. The first
two gentlemen we're staunch supporters,
the last two were recognized opp0-
nents, while information some how
or other leaked out that Alderman
Borum. who was not present when the
bill passed first reading, stood with
the opposition.
The champions realized that their
measure was in danger from the be-
ginning Of the meeting, SO after the
Revenue ordinance had passed second
reading, Alderman Harlan moved an
adjournment, and Alderman Nichols
promptly seconded the motion. Ayes
and noes were taken and Mayor Brown
low. who is an advocate of the la W.
declared the ayes had it. A division
was called for by Alderman Cameron
and 1t developed q tie vote, which,
according TO parliamentary rules. de-
fe ated the motion to adjourn.
The law was then called up for
second reading, but about this time
Alderman Nichols asked the Mayor to
excuse him. a request which was
promptly granted by the Mayor. and
the Board was left with no quorum
present.
The opposition objected vigor-
ously to this high handed action
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
ASSISTANT
PAYMASTERS
List of Twenty-Four Success
full Candidates Under
Merit System.

| Official announcement was made at
the Navy Department yesterday of the
| twepty-fouT successful candidates in
the examination for assistant pay
master recently held at the navy yard,
| Washington, and the navy yard at
Mare Island. For the first time the
merit system was adopted in making
designation for this examination. OF
2, 900 applicants, SO were granted per
mission to take the examination.
Seventy three appeared before the
BOARD, IL of whom failed physically.
The "a successful candidates represent
fifteen states. as follows:
Benjamin Hayes BROOKS, Pennsyl-
vania; Thomas Jacob Bright. New
Jersey; Emory Day Stanley, Nebraska;
Lewis W. l.. jennings. Virginia
Brant Mayer, Iowa; SWinton Eegare
Bethea. South Carolina; Edward
Rudolph Wilson, California; William
Gilmore Neil, West Virginia; Harry
Ellis Collins. District of Columbia;
John Henry Gunnell, New York; En-
nett Howard Tebeau. South Carolina;
Charles Erven Parsons. Maryland;
William James Hine, Tennessee; Ken
meth Chs fee Mcintosh. Indiana
Thomas Palmer Ballenger. District OF
Columbia; Francis James DAILY. New
Jersey; Roland Weyburn Schumanu,
New York; Franklin Palmer Williams,
Pennsylvaina Leon Norris WeIten
bare. Ohio; John Jacob Luchsinger,
JI, California; Eugene Hal Douglass,
Massachusetts; Robert Kirby Van |
Mater, New Jersey; William Southgate
Zane. Pennsylvania; James Carol
hilton, Maryland.
Another examination will be held |
eai ly in January to fill the remaining |
seven vacancies and the foul additional
vacancies which Will occur in the
Washington Post.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
FALL OF
PORT ARTHUR
A. L. Blocker Will Have This
Gorgeous Spectacular Here
Fair Week.

Mr.. A. L. Blocker, proprietor OF
Riverside Park, was so greatly en-
couraged by the success attending his
Fourth of July attractions that, he is
preparing other good things for Colum-
bla and Maury county, and Will put on
attractions every night during Fair
week exceiling anything Of the kind
ever seen in the county.
The chief attraction will be, The
Fall of Port Arthur, spectacular
production employing scores of people
and embracing a gorgeous and mag
nlticent pyrotechnic display.
There will be other good attractions.
ten or more If they can be secured.
and it is Mr.. Blocker intention to
have everything free except the gate
fees.
Large crowds VIII be in Columbia
anyway for the Fair, and these attrac-
tions at Riverside will help to make
them larger and will afford an amuse-
ment feature at night as we'll. s
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS.
Don't Mistake the Cause Of Your TrOu.
bles-A Columbia Citizen Shows
How 10 Cure Them.

Many people never suspect their kid
neys, If suffering from lame, weak OF
aching back, they think that 1t is only
q muscular weakness; when urinary
trouble sets in they think i; will soon
correct itself. And so it is with all the
other symptoms of kidney disorders.
That is just where the danger lies. Yon
must cure these troubles or they lead to
diabetes or Brights disease. The best
remedy to use is Doan's Kidney Pills. 1t
cures all ills which are caused by weak
or diseased kidneys. Columbia people
testify to permanent cures.
st. L. White, auctioneer, City
Alderman, residing at 46 South High
street, saws: "For some years I had
more or less trouble with my
back, and then spells of sharp
cutting pans. Usually the attacks
were brought on when | unthinkfDRly
stopped or straightened after STOPPING
A difficulty with the kidney secre-
uons caused me great deal ct annoy
ance, especially at night, and oftimes
! was forced to rise several times
thus greatly disturbing my rest. When
saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised
and especially recommended for my
trouble got box at Adams IL Martins
drug store. After using them few days
I noticed marked improvement in my
condition. i kept on taking the pills
and as a result the pain in nv back was
relieved and the trouble with the kid
ney secretions was corrected. You may
publish my statement at any time and |
will always do all can to let the value
OF Doan's Kidney pills be known"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster-M ilburn Co, Buffalo, N. T., sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name "Doans' and
take no other 80
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
FRIDAY NIGHTS MUSICALE
A Fine Programme Enjoyed
by a Large Audience.

That on q midsummer evening the
Opera House shOulc be filled by al
audience that represented the city
fashion and culture, IS an eloquent
tribute to the high esteem in which
Columbia holds the musical artists
within her gates
When rhe critic Is called upon &c
exercise his office in commenting upon
enteTtainmf given by "local
talent, - II is an unwrItten law that
he remove all harbs from his quill.
and dip it deep in the roseate INK of
fiattery. Bnt on this occasion there
Is no need for such vi ecdutions, for
last evenings recital was characterized
by such a high degree of excellence,
that from the most carpIng II could
elicit naugnt nut praise.
Naturally, much interest conferred in
Mr.. Adair Hickman. as this was bis
first public appearance here. Nature
has been kind to him, having endowed
him with a sweet, mellow, flexible
tenor. which promises In time to have
generous range. At present be sings
with a little too much repression, and
his enunciatiOn leaves something to
be desired His selections showed fine
taste He was at his Dest in ''Sing Me
to Sleep" which he rendered with the
requisite ABANDON, the exquisite violin
ohligaro thereto being provided by
Miss Mary Dale FIguers. He found IN
her a sympathetic accompanist.
Through an accident to her vlolln,
the audience was robbed of one of the
numbers assigned TO Miss Figures on
the program. Her composure during
this trying incident was beautiful.
Her rendition of Viottl's Concerto
No 22' was marked by breadth of
and an artistic conception
of Its deeper meaning Her bowling IS
full of poetic grace. Indeed. her mas
terry of her instrument is as satisfying
to the eye as II is to the ear, but above
ali, it touches the heart, as does ever
the work OF those possessing spark of
the divine afflatus.
Two of ChopIn's compositions,
waltz and polanaise, were the
mediums through which Miss
Hallle Fry's splendid gifts as a pianist
gave delight to her hearers. They |
afforded ample opportunity for the dis
play OF her wonderful technique, sure |
and exquisite touch, delicate shading, !
and that brillance of execution that is
all the more striking because 1t reveals |
z depth OF soul For il is the indiyidu-
atty of MISS Fry's playing that I'M
presses most strongly, and to stamp
one's personality upon an art is the ,
ear mark OF genius. In response TO an
encore, she gave beauti-
rul Interpretation of Grieg's Nor
weglan Bridal Procession. y
Miss Fannie Days piano solo,
-lszt q arrangement of Tausig's March
gave great pleasure, and for
IN encore she played with marvellous
inish, widely contrasting compost
ION, THE Brook
Mrs. Henry Fulton at the piano
rave able assistance to Miss Figuers
n her violin numbers.
The ladies' of the Baptist Church,
lndeI whose auspices this musicale
vas given, are not only to be conerat
llated upon the financial and artistic
uccess that crowned their efforts, but
o be thanked for providing Column
,ians with two hours of elevatng rec
eatIon and enjoyment.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
SERIOUS FIRE
IN FRANKLIN
LIVERY STABLE, EQUIP
MENT, TEN HORSES
AND LUMBER
YARD BURN.
LOSS ABOUT $4,000 WITH
$4,000 INSURANCE
SPECIAL to the Herald.


Franklin, Tenn. July 15.-ThIs
morning at O'Clock the lIverv stable
of Iruett & Vaughan and the lumber
yard of Craig & Williams were de-
stroyed by fire.
The loss of the equipment In the sta
BILE was almost total. ten horses being
burned and all the vehicles being de-
stroyed Mr. rruett had just recently
restocked the stable with hay and his
loss is estimated at between Sc. 000 and
IS. COO, his insurance being 81, 600 on
the running stock and 81, 600 on the
building. The building was owned by
Mrs Henry Allen and John H. Truett.
About 50, 900 worth of lumber was n
the Craig & Williams yard over half
of it being destroyed, with no insur-
ance. The stable and yard were on
Main street just north of the public
square.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
STATE BAR ASSOCIA-
ton MEETING

The State Bar Association will NEE,
July 10, 20 and 81 at Lookout Inn
Special hotel aud railroad rates hav,
been granted. The following Colum
bix lawyers will attend. leaving here
Tuesday: Judge Sam Holding. Fl. P,
Figuers, q. p. Hatcher. g. T. Hughes
]. q. VOORHEES,. J. Shelby Cntfey. W. y.
Turner ana perhaps others. Mr.. Fig
ures Will read q paper on 1.-TWO Law.
yers of Our Town: Justice A. q. p
Nicholson aud Gen. VIC. Whitthorne. :
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
TWENTy-CENT COTTON
Seasons First Bale Sold al
Auction In New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, July 1.-THE first
bale of the new cotton for the season was
received by Coutoutie & Kesslinger, OF
the New Orleans Cotton Exchange from
A. Cohen & Co. of San Antonio. Tex. 1t
was grown by f. j. johnson, OF Moore.
Frio county. 1t was sold at the door OF
the Exchange at auction. Newberger i
Levy buying 1t in at 2Oc pound.
The custom Of selling the FIRST new bale
received M Change at auction for the
benefit Of charity 10 an old one.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
WHAT STORAGE.

Storage charges on wheat free this
year. This enables farmer to put his
wheat Oh the market ANY DAY, thus
avoiding hauling or any possible delay
on account Of weather or necessary
farm work. Sacks furnished also.
Call on US or telephone. Both phones
No. co.
COLUMBIA MILL & ELEVATOR co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21

against their constituents-so much so
indeed that Mr.. Nichols had to be re-
called. ana the vote taken. It stood 8
to 3, Mayor Brownlow voting aye, and
the law was dead.
The old law stands, however, and
the rights and liberties of the bovine
population are still restricted at night.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
UNEXPECTED BATH

Messrs. Henry Arch Moore, Hairy
FIierson and inc. I. Wooten went
rowing on Duck river Thursday night
and TOOK two swims that were not on
the program. The boat capslzed twice
and they were afraid to make the
third attempt. This was Mr.. Wooten g
first trip with the boys on the water
and he strongly suspects prearranged
duckinQ.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
K. or P. OFFICERS INSTALLED

Jno. c. Dexter X. of p. Lodge in
stalled the following new officers at its
regular meeting Thursday night: l..
P. Roam. Chancellor Commander; Z.
l.. Randolph, Vice Chancellor; J. R.
Thomas, PreIate; A. T. Green. Master
at Arms; W. L. Higgins, Inner
Guard; W. j. Lane. Outer Guard.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
Palma vetoer budget BiI.

Havana, July 15-President Palma
vetoed the budget DILL because it con-
tanned no provision for the sanitation
Of cities.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-07-21
Jno: w. Frierson

-::EIRE INSURANCE AGENTS.:
Live Stock, Grain, Vehicles, Realt.
etc., insured in Best Companies.
151y No. 2 PUBLIC SQUARE.