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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
RUSS0-JA JAPANESE TREATY
Jnps Didn't Insist Upon Indemnity
Because Not In II Position to
Enforce Payment.

St Paul, Mimi, Sept. 1S.-Comment-
ing on the Portsmouth treaty, H. w.
Dennison, legal adviser to the Japanese
foreign office, said while in this city on
the way to Seattle with members of the
japanese peace embassy:
I'VE didn't insist upon indemnity, for
the simple reason that our position
didn't permit of insistence. If we'd had
a fleet in the Baltic sea or an army be-
fore st. Petersburg or at the gates Of
Moscow, we might have enjoyed the
same advantage the Germans possessed
when they occupied Paris.
Russia, in refusing to pay an in
demnity, simply got out of debt which
her creditor was not in q position to
collect. 1t would have cost us millions
of yen. not to speak Of loss Of life, to
enforcce indemnity"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
NOTED BY NATURALIsTs.

Some insects are born, grow old,
and die in the space of "a hours.
Buz2ards and vultures can scent
their food at distance of 40 miles.
Silk is produced by more than 200
insects, though very few of these are
OF any practical value to mankind.
All carnivorous animals lap up wa
ter with the tongue Herbivorous ami
mails as the horse and OK, suck it up.
The elephant has so delicate sense
OF smell that it can scent a human
being when the latter is 1000 yards
off.
Horses in their wild state live to the
age of Sc normally being still fairly
fresh and hearty at that age in the
desert,
The largest insect known to ento-
mologists is a Central American moth,
called the Erebus strix, which ex-
pands its wings from II inches to Is
inches.
There are at least 112 species Of
California peoples (EschschOllzia), ac-
cording to Dr. L, l., Greene, who has
published a description Of them in
the June number of Pittonla.
The air bladder of fishes Is the
provision within their bodies which
enables them to rise or fall in the wa
ter According to the dilation or
contraction of the bladder they may
regulate the depth in the water at
their pleasure.
A sharks egg is one of the oldest
looking things imaginable. 1t is I'M
provided with shell, but the contents
are protected by thick, leathery COW
ering almost as elastic as India rub
ber The average size is two inches
by two and three-fourths inches, and
the color is almost pure black.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
LITERARY BREVITIES.

japanese publications are full Of
American articles on all kinds Of sub
jects.
DR.. Sigurd Ibsen, son Of the noted
dramatist, is prominent in the move
ment which recently eliminated in the
secession Of Norway from Sweden. DR..
lbsen is the constant and close asso-
ciate Of Frithjof Nansen, the ex-
plorer.
The late Secretary Hay left to his
daughter Mrs. Whitney, number of
his unpublished manuscripts. She in
herited no inconsiderable share of her
fathers literary taste, and shortly will
begin to prepare for publication some
Of the manuscripts.
Not long ago a young society woman
wrote to F. Marion Crawford, the au-
thor, requesting that he send her bit
of sentiment and his autograph, The
reply was: Dear Miss A: When you
request favor that is of interest only
to yourself, please inclOse a two-cent
stamp. There's your sentiment, and
here's your autograph,-F. Marion
Crawford"
Helen Longstreet, daughter Of the
famous general, has written in Lee
and Longstreet at High Tide" tho
story of the battle of Gettysburg, in
answer to certain criticisms that have
been leveled at her distinguished
father. She has gone to the record
for ner story, and has filled out sun
dry gaps by reference to the memoirs
left by her father.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
EXPLOSION, FIRE AND DEATH
Fuse Co.'s Plant at Avon, Conn.
Seven Persons Cremated.

Avon, Conn, Sept. 16.-The explo-
sion of fuse, followed by fire in
building of the Climax Fuse Co. here
caused panic among 20 employees in
the building and resulted in the death
Of seven and injuries that will doubt
less prove fatal to several others.
There was no way of coping with the
flames, which soon spread rapidly, and
in less than an hour after the eXplo-
sion occurred those who were unable to
escape were in the clutches of a fire
that eventually burned their bodies to
ashes.
The list Of dead follows:
William Burke, 40 years old; mar
Iied.
James Joyce, about So; married
Robert Mccarthy, aged IS.
James Wallace, married.
Mollie Nc Car;hy.
Miss j. Sullivan.
Mrs. NJ. B. Tucker.
The scene at the fire was heartrend
ing. Friends and relatives Of the miss
ing were almost frantic with grief
when it became known that the bodies
Of those close to them were being
burned to a crisp in the ruins of the
factory.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

A novel bicycle has been built i'll
London which has been pronounced
"as comfortable as rocking chair
and which shows remarkable me-
chanical ingenuity. This new ma
chine Is fitted with an anti-vibrating
easy-chair-like saddle which affords
wonderful relief to a tired back and
which proves a luxury when coasting
down long hills. The ladies' ma.
chimes are meeting with particular ia
vor. They are of exactly the same
construction as are the machines built
for the men.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

Since the Boxer uprising nothing
has happened to stir up the people Of
China 50 much as the present agitation
against the United States. This is a
commercial demonstration made in
view of the renewal Of the treaty be-
tween these two countries regarding
the entrance and residence of Chinese
subjects in the United States. Ths
present movement is one to boycott oil
American trade, all schools conducted
by Americans, and all American en-
ployers in all the ports of China.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

Suicides among people of high social
station and comfortable circumstances
are quite as common as among those
where other conditions prevail, al
though several states of the union
make the attempt at suicide a. pun
ishable offense; but we have yet to
learn of a single case where the pen
Ilty provided by statute for this crime
has been imposed. Would-be suicides
are often fshed out Of rivers or forci
bly, relieved of dose of poison and
hauled off to a police station under
arrest, but that has always seemed to
be the end Of the proceeding.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

Baroness Rosen, wife Of the new am
bassador at Washington, will in all
probability become social leader with
the members of the diplomatic corps
in the capital city. The graciousness
and charm, which are marked charac'
teristics Of the baroness, were made
apparent several years ago, when her
distinguished husband had charge Of
the Russian legation in this country.
The baroness is an unusually clever
woman, and has the added prestige Of
being a member of one OF the houses
of the oldest Russian aristocracy.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
BECAUSE SHE TILTED HIM
Mrs. Ida Jeanette Killed by Harry
Holman, who Then Committed
Suicide, at Crown Point, Ind.

Crown Point, Ind, Sept. 1S.-Harry
Holman, of Hammond, Ind, a scion of
wealthy family, angered because his
tiancee of five years had married
Charles Jeanette, of Steger, Ill.,, in the
presence of many persons, fired four
bullets into his former sweethearts
heart and then killed himself.
Miss Ida Taylor had been betrothed
to Holman for five years, but two
weeks ago she was married to jean
nette. She was beautiful woman and
had been connected with a summer re-
sort hotel before her marriage She
and her husband lived at this hotel.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
A MINISTERIAL MATINEE
Over II Thousand Ministers Witness
II Special Performance of "As
Ne Sow" in Chicago.

Chicago, Sept. ia ministerial
matinee was held at McVicker's theater
here by invitation Of William A, Brady
and Joseph r. Grismer, for the minis
ters of all denominations to witness a
performance of "As Ye Sow" written
by Rev. John Snyder, and the first play
written by a minister ever presented
on an American stage.
There were over 1000 ministers at
the matinee, which was given exclu-
sively for them, the theater being closed
to the paying public The play was
warmly received.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

That American method Of scientific
husbandry will soon be introduced
into distant parts Of the world will
receive striking demonstration at
Missouri university when a large num-
Der Of foreign students will enter the
Canada, Mexico and Japan. Among
them will be natives of Egypt, Turkey,
Canada Mexico and Japan. Among
those from Japan will be Anata SUI
Zuki the famous wrestler, who was
recently defeated in a contest with
George Baptiste in st. Louis.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
SERIOUS LOSS BY FIRE
A Large Portion of the Business
Section of GrangeyiIIe, Idaho,
Burned-Loss, S25O,O0O.

Spokane, Wash, Sept. ia large
portion Of the business section Of
Grangeville, Idaho, was destroyed by
fire, causing a loss estimated at $780,
coo. Over forty buildings, mostly
frame structures, were destroyed. The
heaviest loser is the department store
of Alexander G Fregesrich, whose loss
is placed at $150,0O0. H. E. Sacher-
sons general merchandise store also
was destroyed. Most of the firms are
well insured.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

While the emperor of Germany does
not fail to transact large amount Of
public business during his various voy-
ages for rest and recreation, ne is said
to be, when on his yacht at sea, very
different man from the ruler of great
nation living in state at Berlin. Aboard
ship he casts aside court etiquette and
is bluff and jolly mariner The EN-.
peror likes to take along with him as
guests men eminent in various call.
ings, in the conversation Of each Of
whom he finds pleasure and profit.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
CARRIES A MONSTER CARGO
A Cargo of 3,7SO,OOO Feet of Oregon
Pine for Reconsideration Work in
Manchuria and Korea.

Portland, Ore, Sept. 16-Carrying
3,7SO,0OO feet of Oregon pine, one of
the largest lumber cargoes that ever
left this port, the British steamer Tot
enham, Capt Mann, sailed for Taku,
China. The lumber is intended for the
work Of reconstruction in Manchuria
md Korea that is expected to follow the
making of peace between Russia and
Iannn
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

Late estimates indicate that tho
coming orange and lemon crops in
California will be record breakers.
Shipments, it is declared, will reach
$4,000 cars, and may go to 10000. The
yield of the current year, as given by
the Southern California fruit eX-
change, show that the last crop
yielded to growers 100000. The out
put of the coming year, on the same
basis, will produce $12000,000.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
AN AMiCABLE SETTLEMENT
A Peaceful Severance of the Union
Between sweden and Norway
Seems Now Assured.

Washington, Sept. 1S.--Reliable in-
formation reaches the department Of
state by way of Paris that in a few
days Sweden and Norway are expected
to reach an amicable settlement and
adjust their differences in a peace
able way. The consideration and dis
position Of details has caused delay.
The candidature of a prince of the
house of Bernadotte for the Norwegian
throne is now considered to be set
aside.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Prisoner Makes Daring Escape.

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 16-John
Barker, on trial in Judge Slaughter's
court on the charge of attempting to
start riot escaped by holding a gun
at the judges head, entering a buggy
and driving rapidly away. A posse is
looking for him.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
DROWNED IN A CLOUDBURST
Serious Damage and at Least Four
Lives Lost During a Heavy
RninStorm.

Kansas City, Mo, Sept 16.-An I'M
usually heavy rainstorm, amounting al
most to a cloudbJrst il proportions,
and accompanied by a high wind in
western Missouri and eastern Kansas,
caused serious damage to property and
the loss Of at least four lives.
An average of four inches of water
fell. All streams are rising rapidly, but
no great damage from this source is
feared.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
TO MAKE A TEST CASE
rested Under the New Anti
Pass Law.

Plainfield, Wis, Sept. 16.-Charged
with using his railroad pass in viola
ton of the law, w. B. Angelo, an at
torney for the Wisconsin Central Rail-
way Co., and holding position as
notary public was placed formally un-
der arrest on complaint of w. H.
Berry editor of a newspaper at Waus-
ara, Wis. The action is for the pur-
pose of testing the anti-pass law passed
by the last state legislature.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Woman and Three Children perish

Kansas City, Mo, Sept. ia de,
structive rain storm is prevailing in
western Missouri and eastern Kansas,
All streams are overlooking their
banks. At MaXson, Kas., a woman and
,hree children were drowned. Train
service is delayed in Kansas.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Redmond Welcomed TO Boston.

Boston, Sept. 14.-Seven hundred
Erish-Americans greeted William H. K.
Redmond the Irish nationalist, upon
his arrival at the south terminal sta
ton. A number of Redmond's former
constituents from County Clare con-
veyed him to his carriage on their
shoulders.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Death of Prominent uIinoisan.

Galesburg, Ill.,, Sept, 1S-Cyrus NJ.
Avery, aged SO, president Of the Avery
Manufacturing Co., Of Peoria and
prominent in other large concerns, died
at his home here. He was a trustee Of
Knox college and the Southern col
legiate institute at Albion, H., and was
state director of the Illinois home mis-
sionary society.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
CREATED CONFEDERATION.
L1Oyds Had Been Selling Insurance
Mt "Pcace Rates"

London, Sept. 14.-The announce
ment that by the terms of the Russo
japanese armistice protocol maritime
captures will not be suspended created
CONSERVATION at Lloyds, owing to the
fact that some insurance had recently
been effected at peace" rates 1t has
been suggested that the underwriters
hold meeting and send protest to
the japanese government.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
MESSAGE OF COINCIDENCE
The United states Navy Department
Sends Coincidence to the Navy
Department of Japan.

Washington, Sept. 14.-Acting Secre-
tary Darling has sent the following
message of coincidence to the Japanese
minister of the navy:
Minister Of the Navy, Toxic:
The American navy sympathizes
with you and the Japanese navy in the
loss of heroic lives caused by the dis
tressng accident to the Mikasa.
[Signedl CHARLES DARLING,
Acting Secretary"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
BARON KOMURA IMPROVING
The Principal japanese Peace En-
voy, Who Has Been Ill In New
York, in Recovering.

New York, Sept 1S-The following
bulletin was issued on the condition of
Baron Komura, the Japanese envoy,
who has been i'll in this city for some
time;
"The condition Of Baron Komura at
G p. m, in the opinion of both phys-
clans in attendance, was satisfactory in
every respect. Dr. Delafeld will see
him only once tomorrow.
Signed "SATO."
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Impudcnt Texas Negro Whinpcd.

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. 15-Ona
hundred lashes across his back was the
punishment given slim JIM" ne
gro, at Mansfield, as a result of alleged
derogatory remarks about a white
woman. A Citizens committee" did
the Job.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

Chicago, Sept. 16.-Chief of Police
Collins, fearing for the safety of his
family, has stationed guard near his
residence. He has received letters
warning him that his house would be
dynamited,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

! The stale of Kentucky is claiming
from the Southern Pacific Co. back
taxes estimated at $11,S57,902, which
the state claims accumulated between
1900 and the present year. The South
ern Pacific Co.'S position is that il
owes the state of Kentucky only
S4S. O0O
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Shortage of Freight Cars.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 15.-As the re-
suit of all the spare rolling stock being
sent into the western grain country,
manufacturing interests in this dis
trlct are experiencing a shortage of
freight cars.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Russia and India have within the

Russia and India have within the
east six months taken increased guam
titles, and nearly every country in Eu-
rope is now requiring additions to
their stock of subsidiary coin. The
activity of business in all parts of the
world creates this increased and ur.
gent demand for the minor coins. The
United States government will have 70
arrange through the next congress for
obtaining bar silver to coin into half
dollars, quarters and dimes, and the
order will be for no small amount. 1t
will require from s1O,000,OO0 to $685.
100000 of coinage value annually.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Miss Rosemary sartoris to Wed.

st. Louis, Sept. 14.-Mr. James N.
Nelson, Jr., of this city, and Miss Rose
mary Sartoris, granddaughter of U. S.
Grant, are engaged, the wedding to
take place in the fall.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
LAWRENCE DEMOCRAT
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
LAWRENCEBURG, : TENNESSEE.

A memorial tablet has been erected
on the house in Park lane, London,
where Edward Jenner, the originator
OF vaccination, resided in 1909.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

Among the little trades of Paris is
that of selling food for birds, either
in the street or in corner Of the
market place.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

NJ. Eugene BrusseauX, a French Off
cial and an explorer, has just returned
from Algiers, bringing with him pho
tographs Of giant gorillas, one of
which was killed by his escort of ma
tive sharpshooters. The animal is of
great size, being seven feet six inches
III height, while the width of the
shoulders is four feet One of its
hands, when cut off, weighed six
pounds, while the carcass turned the
scale at 720 pounds, and the united
efforts of eight native soldiers were
necessary to drag it to the French res
tdency at Quessou.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Ten People Killed in Storms.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. S1.-Reports
from Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska
show that ten people were killed in
the storm Friday.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
TWO TRAlNMEN KILLED
Results of IL Wreck, Caused by
Flood, on the Iron Mountain Road
North of Ironton, Mo.

Ironton, Mo, Sept 1S.-Two persons
were killed, one fatally hurt and IS in
jured in the wreck of south-bound pas
senger No. > on the st Louis, Iron
Mountain & Southern railway, caused
by the washing out of a culvert three
miles north of this city,
Two engines and five cars were pre-
cipitated into the creek bed when the
rails over the culvert gave way. One
chair and four Pullman's were derailed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Minister Tn.nhirn Going Home.

Washington, Sept 1S.-The Japanese
minister, Mr. Takahira, expects to sail
for his home in Japan in few weeks
to join Nine, Takahira, who has been
over there for nearly two years.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1905-12-07
WHITWELL,

Special 10 tie Ne7Os.
We are having dark, cloudy weather
with prospects for rain Ben Adkins,
twelve months ago had smile on his
face as long as a cross cut saw. Now
the smile is gone off of his face. He
sits up Of night and sings baby
bye. It's little girl. Well, our lit
tie town is quiet at this time. We
can tell how long it will remain that
way. 1t is very strange to me why
this company won't give the union
men contract so we can all live hap
DIV together as we once did. They ac-
knowledge that the union men are good
workers, honest truthful, confidential
men. Up to June 20, 1904, the union
men and company went hand in hand
in harmony and it seemed that both
sides were Very well pleased. On or a
few days before June goth they order
ed the union men to clean up their
loose coal and timber their places OF
work, as their contract with the com
pany expired the last of June every
year. So, in place of giving the union
men new contract ON July |, as they
always had before and as the men were
expecting, they shut the mines down.
They did not say how long or for what
cause they did it for about two months.
Later we heard they had declared war
gainst the union. The mines stood
idle until the 9th Of November when
they told the union men if they wished
they could return to work but must
first sign a paper at the company office
that they had severed the connection
with the union and Union principles.
The U. M. w. of A. has lawful
charter, granted by the United States
government, which makes it Lawful
institution, and the union men or %
per cent. Of the union men, said they
would not sign away their rights anc
privileges to this company or any 9th
or. Most of those union men own theil
homes here and have built up this
town and don't propose to be driven
off from their homes. | wonder what
Mr.. Bacon would say if those mer
would tell him that he would have tc
sever his connection with the Masonic
order. He would have them arrested
for intimidation, and locked up in jai
from their families Some people may
say UnlS Is NOT llUui6 SlIl DuolHco
but say what is to pas interest is t.
my interest. If pa is doing well W.
are all doing well, and | want pa tx
have his rights and | am not ashamed
to ask for or contend for his rights.
also want to see this company have
their rights. Come on, Waterman,
like your idea l think if all disinter
ested people would view the situation
as you do their might soon be a set
Element here. When the union mel
were working here the farmers had
sale for all the vegetables they had t.
dispose of. The union men consumed
them. AS soon as the company turn
ed against us the farmers, like tn
merchants, lawyers and doctors, al
turned against us, and if they had i
in their power, they would drive u
out of the country and make the mel
who own their homes give them away
They claim to be Christian people, too
With best wishes to the News, vii
close. PEARLIA SMEDLEY.