Marion County AlArchives News.....HAMILTON NEWS PRESS August 1, 1895 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Veneta McKinney http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00016.html#0003775 July 5, 2010, 5:23 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History August 1, 1895 Microfilm Ref Call #559 Microfilm Order #M1992.0966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE HAMILTON NEWS-PRESS VOL. 1 HAMILTON, MARION CO, ALA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1895 NO. 31 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $1.00 PER ANNUM. R. H. TERRELL, Publisher Advertising Rates Reasonable – Job Work Neatly and Cheaply Executed GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY Schooner Carrie E. Buckman cleared at Fernandina, Fla. for Venezuela Wednesday afternoon. When four miles out she came to and two small schooners approached and cases of arms and ammunition were transferred to the Buckman. It is supposed the arms will be delivered to Cuban insurgents. The small schooners were the Saucy Lass and Emma B., controlled by N. H. Borden. Kimball Green, with his two brothers and his father, was tired at Steelville, Mo for the murder and cremation of David Hildebrand, a neighbor…………….. A special from El Paso, Tex. says there was a heavy rain fall there Monday night. The Rio Grande is rapidly rising, and people are moving their household effects from the river front……………. A posse of five deputy sheriffs had a desperate fight Tuesday with Dick Yeager, alias Zip Wyatt, Bill Doolin and Charles Black, three miles south of Sheridan, Okla. where the gang has been committing various depredations. Yeager was killed, Doolin shot through the hip and Black through the arm. One of the officers, named Huff was seriously wounded in the shoulder. Forty pounds of ammunition, five rifles and three Colt’s revolvers were captured. The dead and wounded outlaws were carried to Hennessey Tuesday night. Last Monday night about 11 o’clock word was received at Decatur Ind. from Monroe that Miss Mary Elzey was dying. William and Thomas Elzey started in separate buggies with their wives to see their dying sister. A few miles from Decatur a young man and lady who were out riding attempted to pass both the Elzeys. The horse of William Elzey, who came in the rear, ran away, and in almost a second the three rigs were crossed together and wrecked. The wounded and dying are: Mrs. Wm. Elzey, head and shoulders crushed, is dying. Mrs. Thos. Elzey, shoulders and limbs broken, will die. Miss Meyers, both legs and back broken, cannot recover. Wm. Elzey, arm broken and internally injured, recovery doubtful. The dying sister of the two brothers is calling for them, but is kept in ignorance of their double sorrow. The H. P. Nail Works company of Cleveland, Ohio, announced Friday that the rod mill will be closed indefinitely…………….. A disastrous fire, which caused the loss of two lives, broke out at Norwich, N. Y. Wednesday evening, the Congregational parsonage, occupied by Rev. H. Scudder and family, consisting of his wife and seven children, being totally destroyed. The children, who occupied a back room, were just retiring when coal gas in a chimney exploded, and instantly the house was ablaze. All the children escaped with the exception of Clarisse and Marie, both bodies being burned to a crisp. The steamer Terrier, Norwegian, berg Demarars, which arrived at New York Tuesday morning, reported that July 12, outside the harbor at Demarara, it collided with the schooner Eagle, of and from the Barbados and sunk her. Twenty-four persons were saved and five lost. FOREIGN While a railway train was approaching the station at Randten in Prussian Silesia Wednesday evening, the brakes gave out and the uncontrolled train ran off the end of the track and crashed into the station, wrecking the building. The waiting room was filled with men, women, and children two of whom were killed. Several others were badly injured. During a violent storm at Bochum, West Phalia Thursday night an explosion of fire damp and coal dust occurred in the Prinz Von Prussen mine, which is 350 metres in depth…………… Since the outbreak of cholera in Japan there have been 8000 cases of the disease and 5000 deaths. The scourge is raging in Corea and Lia Tung peninsula. Advices from Puerto Rico show that yellow ever of a virulent type exists among the Spanish garrison there. The mortality is 20 percent of the number of cases. A dispatch from Vladivostok states that Japan is diligently raising the war footing of her army and navy. Two cruisers that she bought from Peru have arrived in Japanese waters, and crews will shortly go to England to take to Japan three ironclads that are building there. The dispatch adds that there is a strong warlike temper in Japan. The dispatch further says that the Japanese have blown up the fortifications at Port Arthur. IRON MINES REOPENED SHRINKAGE, DETERIORATION OF CORN THE JACKSON HOLE AFFAIR On July 13th thirty men left Jackson’s Hole to arrest all Indians breaking the game laws of Wyoming. In Hoback canon they surprised a camp of seventeen Indians and tool them all prisoners and started with them for Jackson’s Hole. In the canon they tried to escape and all the Indians were killed except one papoose, who was brought into the hold. There were 133 fresh elk skins in this camp. John N. Carnes, squawman and the oldest settler in Jackson’s Hole, has gone over into Idaho, and says that every settler in Jackson’s hole will be butchered. There were 300 Bannock warriors on Hoback River when Carnes was there, and he says all squaws have been sent away, and the bucks are family joining the main band. Jackson’s Hole setters are now entrenched and awaiting the attack. Unless the cavalry get there quick, every settler between Jackson’s Hole and this railway station is in danger of massacre. ASTONISHING VANDALISM Great excitement prevails over an act of vandalism Tuesday night. The cemetery at the Iowa Soldier’s Home was entered by an unknown miscreant, who, with a sledge hammer, defaced and broke off at the ground forty-sic marble slabs, erected by the government, over the soldier’s graves. The damage will reach $1,000. Commandant Rackin has offered a reward. Threats against the life of the guilty party are made by the veterans at the home. A discharged inmate is suspected. He has disappeared. LIVE WASHINGTON NOTES WARSHIP WANTED IN COLON The Consul at colon has enabled the state department that a strike of laborers has occurred there, and serious trouble is anticipated………………. ARMY TO BE REPRESENTED Major-General Miles, commanding the department of the east, has directed the establishment of a camp on the ground of the international and Cotton States Exposition by two companies of the Fifth infantry………….. INDIANS QUIETLY GATHERING With all possible haste troops are moving from several points to the scene of the Indian trouble, and the following announcement encourages the hope that they will arrive in time to prevent an attack on the settlers. A telegram sent out by courier by General Coppinger to the war department at Washington represents all quiet. Indians are pouring into the Jackson’s Hole country from all directions, though they are not at present molesting the settlers. Agent Teter wires the department that many bucks are joining the Indians in Hoback canon and that they occupy a position which is practically impregnable. VALUABLE BULLETIN FORTHCOMING The department of agriculture will next week issue a bulletin devoted to cotton crop………… GOES OUT OF THE SEED BUSINESS Secretary Morton’s antagonism to the existence of the seed division of the agricultural department reached its logical conclusion Friday………………….. THE LAST SUGAR BOUNTY ACT Representative Meyer of Louisiana, in behalf of the sugar planters of that state called on Comptroller Bowler of the treasury department……………. IMPROVEMENT OF NAVIGATION – ALA. The report of Major Damrell of the engineering corps on the improvement of the Black Warrior River from Tuskaloosa to Denton Creek, Ala., shows that during the past year three dams and nine cribs have been built and the handing of gates and valves for lock No. 1 completed. Those for locks 2 and 3 have been fitted and partly hung. Needle dams with iron trestles have been prepared for the three locks to take the place of the wooden wickets at first used, which did not prove satisfactory…………….. DEFEAT OF CAMPOS CONFIRMED – Great Excitement in Havana. Government Suppressing News………………… BAD RAILROAD WRECK There was a pretty costly accident on the Columbia and Greenville division of the Southern railroad, about two miles out of Columbia, S. C. …………….. BABY MARION CLEVELAND – Will Start the Machinery at the Atlanta Exposition Baby Marion Cleveland will probably touch the button that will start the machinery at the opening of the exposition. The Western Union will run a wire to Gray Gables, and another into the exposition grounds…………. You only see one line. That’s because there is only one line running Through Coaches, Free Reclining Chair Cars and Pullman Palace sleepers between Memphis and principal points in Arkansas and Texas without change. This lien traverses the finest Farming, Grazing, and Timber lands and reaches the most prosperous Towns and cities in the Great Southwest. It is the Cotton belt Route. Of “Homes in the Southwest,” “Through Texas,” “Texas Lands,” or “Truth about Arkansas.” Mailed to any address upon application. W. W. Labeaume, Gen’l Pass and Ticket Agt. St. Louis, Mo. C. P. Rector, Commercial Agent, Memphis, Tenn. ALABAMA’S COAL OUTPUT – State Mine Inspector – a Report – comparative statement AWFUL CALAMITY IN JAPAN – Eleven cars loaded with Soldiers Plunger into the Sea A frightful accident in which 140 soldiers perished, occurred on the railroad running from Kobe, Japan, to Osaka. A train of twenty-three cars was conveying to this city 400 Japanese soldiers, who were retuning from China, where they had taken part in the military operations…………… DIRECTORY CIRCUIT COURT Judge – T. R. ROULHAC, of Colbert County Solicitor – A. H. CARMICHAEL, of Colbert County Clerk – J. F. HAMILTON, Hamilton Sheriff – W. W. HALL, Hamilton Court meets on the 1st Monday after the 4th Monday in January and 2nd Monday in August CHANCERY COURT Chancellor – W. H. SIMPSON of Decatur Register – W. B. RIGGAN, Hamilton Court meets on Thursday after the 3rd Monday in April and October. COMMISSIONER’S COURT Meets on the 2nd Monday in February and August and the 1st Monday in April and November COUNTY OFFICERS Tax Assessor – T. J. FARIS, Bexar Tax Collector – M. M. FRAZIER, Hamilton Treasurer – J. B. WOOD, Hamilton PROBATE COURT Meets on the 2nd Monday in each month. SOCIETIES MASONIC Hamilton Lodge No. 344 meets at Hamilton on the 4th Saturday in each month, at 11 am . G. N. STOKES, W. M., J. P. FORD, Sect. CHURCH DIRECTORY M. E. CHURCH SOUTH – Services 1st Sunday in each month at 11 am and 7 pm and every 4th Sunday at 7 pm – Rev. W. A. BIVIN, Pastor SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School at 9:30 am – W. R. WHITE, Supt. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. PROFESSIONAL CARDS – LEGAL J. D. MCCLUSKEY, W. C. DAVIS - MCCLUSKEY & DAVIS, Attorneys at Law, Vernon and Hamilton, Ala. Will practice in all the courts of Alabama and Mississippi. W. R. APPLING, Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Alabama. Will practice in Marion and adjoining counties. All business entrusted to my care will receive prompt attention W. H. KEY W. S. HESTER KEY & HESTER, Attorneys at Law - Russellville, Ala will practice in Franklin and adjoining counties, in the Supreme Court and the Federal court at Huntsville. Mr. Key will be in Hamilton on the first Monday in each month. B. R. FITE, Attorney at Law, Hamilton, Ala. Will practice in Marion and adjoining counties, in the federal courts at Huntsville and the Supreme Court of the State. Special attention given to the collection of claims. GEO. C. ALMON W. I. BULLOCK, ALMON & BULLOCK, Attorneys at Law, Russellville Ala. will practice in Franklin and adjoining counties ,and especially in Marion; also in the Federal court at Huntsville and in the Supreme Court at Montgomery. C. E. MITCHELL, Attorney-at-Law, Hamilton, Ala. will practice in all the courts of Marion and adjoining counties. PAGE 2 THE NEWS PRESS Issued Every Thursday R. F. CARNES, Proprietor S. E. WILSON, Editor and Manager Entered at the post office at Hamilton, Ala, as second class matter Subscription Rates One year $1.00 Six Months .50 Three months .25 The yellow fever is raging to an alarming extent in many parts of Cuba, and is killing more Spanish soldiers than the guns of the insurgents. ------(Free silver discussion and articles)-------- We intend to devote our entire time and what talent we may be blessed with, in an endeavor to publish a first-class paper, one that the people of Marion County may conscientiously support, felling that they are getting the worth of their money when they subscribe for it, and we confidently appeal to every man in the county who reads newspaper, to subscribe for the News-Press. Give us your patronage and we will enlarge and otherwise improve our paper until it will compare favorably with, if it does not excel, any weekly paper published in the state, outside of the cities. Give us a trial, at least, and then you can intelligently judge of our merits. TO THE PUBLIC I have sold the entire outfit of the News-Press to Mr. R. F. CARNES, of Winfield, Ala. The subscription books, good will, etc. are embraced in the sale of the paper. MR. CARNES agrees to furnish the paper to all subscribers who have paid in advance, until the time for which they have paid, fully expires; also to carry out all contracts for advertising that have not been completed, without additional expenses to the advertiser. In retiring from the publication of the News-Press, I desire to thank the people of Marion county for the generous support they have always extended to my humble efforts in the newspaper line; and, as I feel that my mantle has fallen on worthy shoulders, I ask all the patrons to extend to Mr. CARNES and the News-Press as liberal countenance and support as they have uniformly accorded to me, and the paper under his control may merit. Respectfully R. N. TERRELL, Hamilton, Ala. Aug. 1 ‘95 Having purchased the entire outfit – presses, types, etc., as well as the good will and subscription books of the News Press, I now assume the proprietorship of the same. In doing so, I enter upon, to me, a new vocation, fully appreciating its cares and responsibilities. I have employed Mr. S. E. WILSON, the present Editor and Manager, who is a regular newspaper man and practical printer, of over forty year’s experience in the business, who will continue to edit the paper and manage the business of the office, under my discretion. A newspaper, properly and successfully managed, is one of the great educators of the masses and promoters of public welfare at the present age. How could we dispense with the newspaper? It is but natural that I should desire that all my undertakings and investment bring forth good results, morally, religiously and financially, and to this end, I shall, to the best of my means and ability, aided by the talent, energy and experience of my editor and manager, strive to publish a first-class newsy, instructive and pure, weekly newspaper. The politics of the News Press shall be strictly Democratic, while under my control, without the least semblance or shadow of turning, and shall continue to advocate the free and unlimited coinage of silver, because I believe it to be Democratic, and essential to the future prosperity of our people, for the United States to maintain her Constitutional money – a double standard of gold and silver, upon a basis of perfect equality. This government does not command enough gold to meet its home commercial obligations, to say nothing of that demanded by necessary transactions with other nations. It is my intention to enlarge the paper to double its present size, at an early day. Its columns will be devoted to the material interests of every citizen of Marion county, and I confidently appeal to the entire people of the county to give the News-Press such confidence and patronage as it may merit. We have the “press” and propose to furnish the county “News” of the week in each issue, and with your good wishes and co-operation I hope to make the News- Pres, equal, if not superior to any county paper published in the state. I thank Mr. TERRELL, my predecessor for his kind mention of myself and the interest manifested for the welfare of the paper, under my control and wish him the utmost prosperity in whatever avocation he may, in future, engage. Respectfully R. F. CARNES, Proprietor, Winfield, Ala., Aug. 1, ‘95 ABOUT PUBLIC ROADS It has been our misfortune to be compelled to travel some by dirt road lately, particularly from Hamilton to Guin, and we are compelled to say that we never have seen roads, in an upland country, in a worse condition. They are washed into ruts and gulleys, great rocks exposed, etc. until almost impassable for any kind of light vehicle. We know of two instances where arties were severely hurt by buggies, unavoidably, running into a rut or washout, in traveling this road. It is true that there are many hills on the road from this place to Guin, which renders travel slow and inconvenient, but if the hillsides and flats were kept properly worked, people could get over this road with much more ease and less danger. Overseers have certainly lost sight of their responsibility in regard to the public roads, and forgotten that the grand jury meets the second Monday in August. If the public roads are not properly worked, it is the sworn duty of the grand jury to indict every road overseer who has failed to discharge his duty. Better work your roads, else you may receive a special invitation, from Sheriff HALL, to attend a levee, presided over by Judge Roulhac, next term of Court, when you will be –ugging at the wrong end of the ---. Better look out. TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS It will be the aim of the present management of the News Press to make it a first-class local paper. To do this, we desire special correspondent from every section of the county, giving us the local news, such as marriages, deaths, illness of citizens, Church and Sunday School items, crop prospects, in short, any items that would be to the interest of our county readers. We hope that all who have heretofore contributed to the paper will continue their favors regularly. Be sure to send matter so that it will reach us not later than Tuesday evening of each week, to insure publication without delay. The negroes who went to Mexico to form a colony, are about to starve to death and are petitioning Uncle Sam to help them back to this country. It is with the greatest pleasure that we copy from the Birmingham News of July 19th 1895 the following just tribute to our distinguished townsman, Hon. W. C. DAVIS, on the eve of his marriage; “Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Hon. W. C. DAVIS, of Hamilton to Miss MAUDE GRAY, of DeSotoville, Ala. Mr. DAVIS is one of the most promising young attorneys of West Alabama. A man of sterling worth and fearless determination, he made for himself a reputation in the last session of the State Legislature second to none in the state. Although an inland county, Marion has a representative who took the lead in all matters coming before the House. The bride-to-be is one of the State’s most charming young ladies, sweet and thoroughly womanly. She will be a fit helpmeet for Marion’s gifted son.” There has been many wild reports, during the week, of Indian troubles in Idaho, but there is but little authentic to be obtained. It appears that several Indians were arrested, charged with violating the game law, and in conveying them to prison, a difficulty occurred and all the Indians were killed but one papoose. There was a rumor of the massacre of all the whites at Jackson Hole, but this is denied. It appears that the whites escaped, and the Indians, at latest accounts, are surrounded at Jackson Hole, and will doubtless be killed or captured. As once said by another, “The only good Indian is a dead one.” We are in receipt of a letter from our esteemed friend, W. F. GREEN, in which he claims that we did his party friends an injustice in our report of the discussion between Mr. PEARCE and himself on the 20th ult, in this sentence: “They were very strict as to time, calling him (Pearce) down before he had really finished his closing argument,” and construes this as an intimation that he and his friends had not acted fair in the discussion. We assure our friend that nothing was farther from our intention than to misrepresent him or his friends. We reported the occurrence, as it appeared to us, with no intention save that of justice to all parties. The idea intended to be conveyed by us, was not that MR. GREEN and his friends were disposed to act unfair, but were cringing under the arguments of Mr. PEARCE, hence their contention for time, which was their perfect right. We hope this statement upon our part will be satisfactory, if not, however, we will cheerfully, publish Mr. GREEN’S letter in our next issue. Good manufactured Tobacco at Mixon’s from 25c to 50c per pound. Come to the News Press office for first-class Job Work at living prices. ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE The State of Alabama, Marion County In the Probate Court ELIJAH CANTRELL, Deceased, Estate of Application to Sell Land To AARON CANTRELL, RUBE CANTRELL, SARAH J. WILEY, ELIJAH CANTRELL, EVELINE WILEY, MARY SUSAN SEATS, W. E. CANTRELL, CATHARINE CANTRELL, SARAH E. CANTRELL, EMILY CANTRELL, RACHEL MASON, OFFIE FORD, BABE DAVIS, WILLIAM CANTRELL and JESSE CANTRELL: You will take notice that an application has been filed in this office by the administrator of said estate, for the sale of the lands described in said application as belonging to said estate, for distribution; upon the grounds that the same cannot be equitably divided without a sale thereof. You are therefore notified that the 30th day of August, 1895, has been set for the hearing of said application, at which time you may appear at my office in the county and state aforesaid, and contest said application if you think proper. Witness my hand, this the 2nd day of July, A. D. 1895. JASON P. FORD, Judge of Probate SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of two Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s office of the Probate Court of Marion county and state of Alabama and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against W. R. H. LODEN, in favor of C. E. MITCHELL, Guardian for DICKINSON heirs and LOGAN heirs, out of the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of said W. R. H. LODEN, I have levied on the following property, to wit: Two acres south side of NW ¼ of NE ¼ of Sec 17 T 13 R 15, and Lot No. 6 of Block No. 19 in the town of Winfield, Alabama. Therefore, according to said command, I shall expose for sale, at Public Auction, for cash, all the right, title and interest of the above named W. R. H. LODEN in and to the above described property on Monday the 26th day of August 1895 during the legal hours of sale at the Court House door in Marion County, Alabama. Dated at office, this 26th day of July, 1895. W. W. HALL, Sheriff, Marion County, Alabama SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s office of the Circuit Court of Marion County and state of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against J. C. ROBERTS & Co and in favor of LEMON GALE & Co., out of the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of the said J. C. ROBETS & Co, I have levied on the following property, to wit; Beginning at the north-east corner of lot No. 5 in block No. 17, running 20 feet south, thence west 60 feet, thence north 20 feet, thence east 60 feet to the point of beginning, and all improvements thereon – situated in the town of Winfield, Ala. Therefore, according to said command, I shall expose for sale at public auction for cash, all the right title, and interest of the above named J. C. ROBERTS & Co in and to the above described property on Monday the 26th day of August during the legal hours of sale at the Court House door in Marion County, Alabama. Dated at office, this 29th day of June 1895. W. W. HALL, Sheriff, Marion County, Ala. REGISTER’S SALE The State of Alabama, Marion County No. 34 – In Chancery at Hamilton, Alabama, 12th District, Northern Chancery Division THE BROWN SHOE CO., et al., Complainant Vs J. W. COLLINS, et al, Defendant By virtue of a decree rendered July 1st 1895, of the Chancery Court at Hamilton Marion County Alabama in said cause I shall proceed to sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at public auction at the Court House door in the town of Hamilton within the legal hours of sale, on Monday, the 19th day of August 1895, the following described property: Unpaid notes taken by R. N. TERRELL, late Receiver in said cause, to wit: Note on: DOCK PERKINS 3.20 JOHN B. METCALF 2.07 J. C. MARKHAM (bal) 19.95 JOSEPH B. COOK 7.10 M. T. AKERS 19.56 WM. G. AKERS 21.88 J. H. SIZEMORE (bal) .80 J. T. GANN 5.20 J. A. TRIM 7.75 L. B. MCWHIRTER 8.68 E. W. LAWRENCE 5.10 R. C. FLIPPO (bal) 4.68 J. W. KIRK 17.65 E. C. WILLIAMS 13.25 T. J. SPRINGFIELD 59.20 H. L. HUGHES 27.57 M. C. AKERS (bal) 4.68 WM. J. KIRK 7.13 G. W. WAITS .65 V. A. TAYLOR 11.25 R. W. CASHION (bal) 1.70 J. W. PALMER 3.75 J. R. HUGHES 21.25 G. W. FLIPPO 5.35 JOHN ROBERTSON 10.00 J. C. PROVINS (bal) 6.75 M. M. FRAZIER 48.00 L. Y. POWERS 48.00 A. W. GREEN 23.65 M. C. MARTIN (bal) 20.90 To satisfy said Decree Witness this July 30, 1895 W. B. RIGGAN, Register in chancery REGISTER’S SALE The State of Alabama, Marion County No. 34 – In Chancery at Hamilton, Alabama, 12th District, Northern Chancery Division THE BROWN SHOE CO., et al., Complainant Vs J. W. COLLINS, et al, Defendant By virtue of a decree rendered July 1st 1895, of the Chancery Court at Hamilton Marion County Alabama in said cause I shall proceed to sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at public auction at the Court House door in the town of Hamilton within the legal hours of sale, on Monday, the 19th day of August 1895, the following described property to wit………All in marion County, Alabama to satisfy said decree. Witness my hand this July 15th 1895. W. B. RIGGAN, Register in Chancery FOR SALE I propose to sell my property in Winfield, or exchange it for property in, or near Hamilton. I have two large lots adjoining, on which is a good frame dwelling containing four rooms, with front and rear porches, good chimneys – one with coal grate – an everlasting well of good water on the back porch, a good storm cellar, and glass-covered hot-house to preserve flowers in winter. The dwelling has been recently well painted, and everything is in good repair. The garden is large and rich. Besides what has been described, there is a Livery Stable on the property, in good repair, and large enough to accommodate the livery business of the town, with a good well of water near by. This property is conveniently located, being near the railroad depot, and the business part of town. For further particulars, terms, etc. inquire of the undersigned or of the editor of the News-Press, Hamilton, Ala. R. F. CARNES, Winfield, Ala. 50-344-460-500 THE STATE NORMAL COLLEGE, FLORENCE, ALABAMA Opened in 1873 with 50 children, all from Florence. Last year it enrolled 344, mostly mature persons and teachers, learning improved methods. These represented all parts of Alabama and several other states. Next year 460 are wanted, and 500 within five years. $100 will defray a year’s expenses, including board. Not more than $15 required in any one month. Fall term opens September 17, 1895 If you need a trained teacher, or wish further information, send for catalogue. JAS. K. POWERS HO! Every one that thirsteth. Best flour and meal made at my fine custom mills, at Guin, Alabama. New wheel, bolting cloths, spindles and belts – all in perfect order. Dry goods and notions, as low as the lowest. Give me a trial. E. W. BROCK. West Alabama Agricultural School, Hamilton, Alabama. Co-Educational. First- Session opens September 2, 1895. Tuition absolutely free. A thorough and practical course. Expenses very low. Board five to seven dollars per month. JAS. E. ALEXANDER, President PAGE 3 THE NEWS PRESS Issued Every Thursday $1 Per Annum $1 August 1, 1895 LOCAL NEWS The weather is hot and dry and farmers are needing rain. We hear of rain in other portions of the county, but it seems to go around this neighborhood. For Mountain Mill Thread call on H. E. Mixon. Go to Littleton’s at Guin for Lawn at 4c per yard, fast colors. Rev. R. D. BOLIN, one of our oldest citizens, paid us a pleasant visit on Tuesday last. The old father is a little hard of hearing, but is quite interesting in conversation. For Mason’s Fruit jars, call on H. E. Mixon - $1.20 to $1.50 per dozen. Forked Deer tobacco, at Littleton’s for 25c per pound. Our officers are getting everything in readiness for the August term of Circuit Court. Sheriff HALL is about through summoning the juries, and Clerk HAMILTON has his docket and records in apple-pie order. For good harness, collars, bridles, and halters, call on H. E. Mixon. Cheap for cash. Go to Littleton’s at Guin for a good bedstead for $2.00. Rev. W. A. BIVEN will not fill his appointment at this place on next Sunday as he will be engaged in a protracted meeting at Bethlehem Church of which he is pastor. He is at this writing assisting Rev. MCGLAWN, in a protracted meeting at Goldmine. Good calicoes, from 5c to 6c per yard, good cotton challis 5c per yard at H. E. Mixon’s. Buy your dry goods, shoes, hats and clothing from Littleton. We see that Mr. CLEVELAND, our mail carrier from here to Guin has put on a double team – two nice horses. This change is made necessary by the increase of mail matter. He can make good time with this team, and will carry passengers or packages either way, for a reasonable compensation. Give him what business you may have in this line. Nine lot of men’s and boys jeans and cassimere pants, 90 cts to $3.00 per pair, at H. E. Mixon’s. Go to Littleton’s at Guin for bargains in all kinds of dry goods. Presiding Elder BRINDLEY preached an able and logical sermon at the Methodist church in this place, on Sunday night to a large and appreciative audience, after which five persons were added to the church , three of whom joined by letter, the other two were baptized. Go to Littleton for your groceries at red rock prices. Buy your cotton plaids from H. E. Mixon 5c per yard. Sheriff HALL requests us to say to -------- who are summoned to attend the August term of the Circuit Court or are otherwise interested that the civil docket will be taken up and disposed of during the first week of court. The State docket will be taken up on Monday of the second week, and parties and witnesses should be present to answer to their names. For men’s, ladies, and boy’s shoes, call on H. E. Mixon. I positively will not be undersold – were bought before the rise in shoes, and will be sold at old prices. Big stock of trunks and valises at Littleton’s at wholesale prices We again have to acknowledge our indebtedness to Judge Cooper for his kindness. On Monday last he presented ye editor with a large and most delicious watermelon, just plucked by his own hand from a vine grown upon his plantation. The Judge knows what suits a poor, weary, country editor. May success ever attend his every effort in life. TO “DARLING SWEETHEART” – By Sis NELLIE (The following poem was written by Mrs. R. F. CARNES, to Miss JONNIE GENNTTE, upon the ever of her marriage to Mr. T. WILSON, Mrs. CARNES brother, whom, in his childhood was called “Darling” – [Ed] I have never met this maiden Ne’er looked upon her girlish face; Yet I bring a heat love-laden, And ask her to give me a place In a heart that I know is tender And a spit both true and pure And I ask that God will defend her, And bless her while life shall endure. “Our Darling” has chosen his “lassie” From the “rosebud garden of girls,” To reign as a Queen o’er his hearthstone, With a love more priceless than pearls. I know she is both sweet and loving; I know she is hold and kind, With a heart not given to roving, And eyes that to worth are not blind. For she’s found the worth of our brother, Seen how noble and kind is his heart What a true friend he’s be to another, And that selfishness has no part In the life that he spends so nobly In leaving no duty undone Our precious, devoted young brother A true and obedient son. Do I prize him too much, in kindness Say you? Well, forgive me I pray. You know love is said to be blindness And my heart is so loving today With tho’ts of my “old time” playmate, Now grown up to man’s estate, And winning the sweet little “jonnie” To link with his own, her fate. God bless them both in the future, That is spreading so fair and sweet, And grant in the garden of love-life, The hours will so happily fleet On the wings of true love and pleasure Till old age a silver crown wear, Then above to a bliss beyond measure And in Aidenn a happy home share. Good domestic from 5c to 5/12 c per yard at Mixon’s DIED. On Sunday morning, July 28, 1895, CLAIRA, eldest daughter of Mr. R. N. TERRELL and Mrs. DORA TERRELL, aged 1 year, 4 months, and 26 days. It seems hard to part with our little ones, just as they are budding into life, but “The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.” We heartily sympathize with the bereft parents in their sad bereavement, and commend them to the words of Christ, while upon earth. “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” We know that all who die in their infancy are received into glory, and are among the Heavenly Angles. They cannot come back to us, but we can go to them. Let us all so live that in the day of final account we may meet our loved ones who have gone before, high up in Glory, where parting is unknown. Fine line of Staple and Patent drugs at Mixon’s Hon. W. C. DAVIS returned home on last Saturday accompanied by his most charming and accomplished bride. We have had the pleasure of forming the acquaintance of Mrs. DAVIS, and am convinced of the correctness of our opinion expressed of Mr. DAVIS’ judgment, in matters matrimonial in our last issue, for he has certainly chose, as his life partner, one of the fairest among “the rosebud garden of lovely girls.” We heartily congratulate our friend “Will” and we can make him and his lovely bridge no better wish than that their whole life may be only a continuance of the love and blissful happiness enjoyed by each other at the present time. May their honeymoon end only in the grave. Best wool jeans, from 20 to 35 cts per yard, at Mixon’s ROBERT HUGHES, an old and estimable citizen, ex-Sheriff of Marion County, died at his residence, seven miles south of this place, on July 31st, 1895. Mr. HUGHES has been afflicted with a cancer for some time which had become very painful, but the immediate cause of his death was inflammation of the brain. He leaves a wife, son and two daughters, to mourn his demise, to whom we extend condolence and sympathy. Good coffee at Mixon’s from 4 ½ to 4 ¾ pounds to the $1.00 The Editor of the News-Press has moved his family to town and commenced “keeping house.” Editors, like other folk, like to eat, so any of our subscribers who have country produce to spare, can pay their subscriptions in the same. COAL LANDS NEAR WINFIELD – Outcropping in the Banks of Luxapalila Creek It commences two and one-half miles north-east of Winfield and continues for several miles. From four and one half to five miles, coal out crops out at 37 ½ inches actual and correct in measurement. This coal lies in what miners term “drift coal’ that is, the outcropping is higher than the valley below, and a railroad track extended up Luxapalila Creek, would be lower than the coal, thus, in a manner, doing away with the necessity for much of the machinery usually used in operating coal mines. This coal has a solid rock roof which towers high up toward the skies. It is not known how thick this vein is, nor how far it extends back under the hill, or bluff, but miners tell me that the outcropping is always thinner than the vein is further back in the earth. Luxapalila Creek is crossed by the K. C. M. & B. R. R. one fourth mile east of Winfield. A railroad track can be built up the creek t the coal beds at very slight coast, as the ground is almost level all the way. A good deal of the mineral land in this county was bought up just after the railroad was built, but much of it still belong to private citizens and can either be bought or leased. I am informed that mineral land owners and the businessmen of Winfield will contribute liberally toward bulling an arm from the main line to the coal bed, in order to pen up the mine, which would bring more trade to our town and greater prosperity to all of our citizens, making a home market for farm products. This coal is of a superior quality. This writer has seen it used. It is entirely consumed by fire, and leaves no cinders and but little ashes. Capitalist are invited to come and see for themselves. The price of coal is daily advancing, gold has been found in this vicinity, business of all kinds is reviving, and now is a good time for safe investment. Mother earth about us contains much mineral wealth, which only awaits energy and capital to develop it. Truly yours, etc ZACHARIAH Winfield, Ala. July 29 ‘95 OVER THE COUNTY – Local News of the Week Gathered by Our Correspondents GUIN, ALA, July 29, ‘95 Editor News Press: The weather is fine. Dr. SPRINGFIELD returned from Birmingham Friday to the delight of his many friends. Rev. E. W. BROCK is visiting his relatives in Mississippi this week. Prof. HAUFFSTUTLER arrived in Guin last week and was gladly welcomed by our people. Mr. MURRAY SPRINGFIELD and his charming wife have both been quite sick, but are improving. We are pleased to be able to announce that Mrs. CANTRELL is convalescent. Our citizens are feasting on fruit and watermelons. Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD preached to the young people at 11 o’clock, a.m. Sunday and Bro. COOK preached an excellent sermon at the Methodist Church on Sunday night. Mr. CONNER, of Twin, Ala. attended our Sunday School last Sunday evening. We hope he will come again The protracted meeting at the Methodist Church commences on the 4th Sabbath in August. Mr. HARRISON and wife are visiting relatives in Lamar County this week. Mr. EDMONDS, the artist, moved to Pharos, Ala. last week. Success to the News Press. Respectfully BACHELOR HALEY’S ALA., July 29, 1895 Editor News Press: On Saturday the 27th inst our people had the pleasure of hearing a debate on “the money question.” Mr. JAS. P. PEARCE advocated the free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. Mr. C. E. MITHCELL brought up several facts in behalf of the negative, and did not want the unlimited coinage of silver. Mr. PEARCE’S speech was a splendid effort and was so plain that it was understood by every man, women and child present, of whom there was a large crowd, in fact the White House was full. Both speakers advised the people to study the question between now and the November election of 1896, vote for what they have decided to be for their best interest, and straddle no platform. JOHN R. CHOCRAN and others spoke for free an unlimited coinage. Prof. C. TRIMLEY, showed what, to his mind, would be some of the evils that would follow free and unlimited coinage. Prof. JNO. C. MCDONALD has a splendid singing school at this residence two miles west of here. Our literary school conducted by Mr. C. E. MITCHELL is progressing nicely.. SUBSCRIBE OUR HISTORY CLASS Matter intended for this department should be addressed to W. F. GREEN, Abaline, Ala. 101. What was the Kansas-Nebraska Bill? 102. What was the “Gadsden purchase?” 103. Who was Daniel Boone? 104. What political party had for its motto: “The Union, The Constitution, and the Enforcement of the Laws?” 105. What nation contested with the French for the territory about the mouth of the Mississippi River? What nation disputed their right to the headwaters of that river? 106. By what treaty did France relinquish its claim to the entire Mississippi Valley? 107. Name a college which existed in colonial times in (1) New England, (2) the Middle Colonies, (3) the Southern Colonies. 108. What was meant by the political cry: “Fifty-four forty or fight?” 109. Who was the conqueror of Mexico? 110. Who was the “Mill Boy of the Slashes?” ANSWERS 71. The first slavery troubles arose in the convention that adopted the Constitution of the United States. Violent disputes arose between the representatives of the two sections concerning the ratio of representation, the northern members claiming that hey ought not to be counted and ht southern insisting that they should. A compromise was finally effected by which five slaves were counted as equal to three white men. This political power was ex— sed by the owners, however, and not by the slaves, thus giving the white men of the south much greater power than an equal number of northern men. 72. In Virginia, for a long time, tobacco was used as money; in New England, Wampum, made of shells; in New York, beaver skins. 73. The printing press was introduced in America in the year 1639. An English printer named Stephen day set up, at Cambridge, the first printing press. The first newspaper appeared in 1704, and was called the “Boston News Letter.” 74. The United States Constitution was adopted September 17th, 1787 by a convention at Philadelphia, which was called to revise the articles of Confederation, which had been found fatally defective. 75. The two political parties that came into existence at this time were the Federalist, who favored the new Constitution and advocated a centralized government; and the Republicans, who advocated the doctrine of State sovereignty and opposed a central government with such power as the new Constitution conferred. The leaders of the Federal party were Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay. Thomas Jefferson was the head of the Republican party. 76. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died July 4, 1826; James Monroe died July 4, 1831. 77. The name “Mound Builders” is applied to the first inhabitants of America, because of the great mounds and earthworks to be found in different parts of the country of which they are the supposed builders. 78. Gen. Henry Lee, of Virginia, who was selected by Congress to deliver Washington’s funeral oration, referred to the dead soldier statesman as “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” 79. Champlain was called the “Father of New France,” because it was by his heroic exertions that the French colonies were established in America. 80. The “Stars and Stripes” were adopted as the emblem of our Nationality June 14, 1777. The thirteen stripes, seven red an six white, alternating, represent the thirteen original states, and in a blue field in the upper left hand corner is placed a star for each state included in the Federal Union. 81. The first representative legislative assembly ever held in America was at Jamestown in 1619. 82. In 1620 a Dutch vessel bro’t negro slaves to Virginia and sold them to the colonists. This was the beginning of negro slavery in America. 83. The Roman Catholics of Maryland are entitled to the honor of having first established religious freedom in American. 84. Wm. R. King, of Alabama, was elected Vice-President in 1852, on the ticket with Franklin Pierce. 85. John Adams was President of the United States when George Washington died. 86. Thomas H. Watts was Governor of Alabama during the civil war. He died about a year ago in Montgomery. 87. Lewis E. Parsons sr. was the reconstruction Governor of Alabama. He lives in Talladega. 88. The 4th of July is celebrated by Americans because of the Declaration of Independence having been promulgated on that day. 89. George Washington was born on February 22. 90. Gen. Zachariah Taylor was called “Old Rough and Ready.” You can buy all light colored calicoes, suitable for summer and fall wear, at 5c per year, at Littleton’s worth 6 ½ c. Big lot of hardware just received and will be sold at rock bottom prices for cash. H. E. Mixon Ad for Beatty’s Organs and Pianos Reliable men wanted as Traveling salesmen for our cigars, cigarettes and smoking tobacco. Address Standard Tobacco Co., Winston, N. C. WANTED – Saw logs delivered at DUNN’S Mill, two miles South of Hamilton, Ala. for which we will pay 40 cents per 100 feet, or $4.00 per 1,000 feet. The logs must be 10 and 12 feet long and of good quality. We want logs right away, as we have our Mill in good order, ready for work. DUNN BROWN MASONIC FUNERAL NOTICE The funeral service of Brother K. T. BROWN, deceased, will be held at Barnesville, on August 18, 1895m by Hamilton Lodge, No. 344m of which deceased was a member. Members of sister lodges are cordially invited to join in the service. G. N. STOCKES, W. M. Ad for Beatty’s Organs and Pianos Free Scholarships. Ten Months in a Leading College for $77.50. The Tula Normal Institute and Business College gives ten months free tuition in the literary and Commercial Department to two students from Marion County, Ala. The conditions are as follows: Apply at the office of the News-Press, Hamilton, Ala., pay the editor $2.00, the cost of this notice and you will receive a free scholarship for ten months in the above named College. Come to Oxford, Miss., on the I. C. Road, at which the Tula Hack meets al trains; and on arriving at Tula, pay the President $77.50 which settles for your board and lodging, laundry, lights and fuel for ten months. Reference: W. B. COLEMAN, Mayor, Tula, Miss. Address: C. C. Hughes, Pres. Session opens Sept. 3, 1895. REGISTER’S SALE The State of Alabama, Marion County In Chancery, at Hamilton, Alabama, 12th District, Northern Chancery Division – No. 14 THAD. M. WALKER, Complainant Vs. JAMES P. PEARCE, Defendant By virtue of a decree rendered June 25th 1895 of the Chancery Court at Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama, in said cause, I shall proceed to sell to the highest & best bidder, for cash, at public auction, at the court House door in the town of Hamilton, within the legal hours of sale. On Monday the 26th day of August 1895, the following described property to wit: S ½ of SW ¼ of SE ¼ E ½ of SE ¼ Sec 16, and S ½ of SE ¼ Sec 17 all in Tp 13 R 11 in Marion County, Alabama, to satisfy said decree. Witness this July 25th 1895 W. B. RIGGAN, Register in Chancery NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Huntsville, Alabama, June 25th, 1895 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Probate Judge of Marion County, at Hamilton Ala., on August 13th, 1895, viz: MATTHEW W. VAUGHN, for adjoining farm Homestead Entry NO. 18008 for the E ½ SE ¼ of Sec 28 T 12 S R 12 West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz; GEORGE W. GANN, ROBERT MOORE, WILLIAM T. HULSEY, and JAMES M. VAUGHN, all of Winfield, Ala. JESSE W. ELLIS, Register Two for One Dollar – The News Press and the Birmingham Weekly State one year for One Dollar. The state is an eight page paper, brimming full of news and democratic to the core. Now is the time to get two papers for the price of one. Littleton at Guin keeps a full line of patent medicines. Dr. J. H. McLean’s stock powders, 50c worth for 25c. PAGE 4 Ad for Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Ad for Imperial Granum FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS KNOWLEDGE IS LOWER An illustration of the truth of this proverb is found in Mr. J. G. Bertram’s book “The Harvest of the Sea.”….. THE GOLDFINCH The little goldfinch is not only pretty, docile and a sweet and merry songster, but is interesting, intelligent and for this reason an ideal household pet………………. A FEATHERED BUTCHER CAMALS CANNOT SWIM Camels are perhaps the only animal that cannot swim. Immediately after entering water they turn on their backs and are drowned. STATE TOPICS BIG CARGO FOR SOUTH AMERICA A Mobile Dispatch says “ The steamer Isle of Kent, which is now loading at the Sullivan Timber company’s wharf for South America will in all probability carry the largest cargo that ha sever been carried off this port. The yards of the company look like they had been swept by a cyclone since the loading of the steamship began. LARGEST CARGO OF LUMBER The British steamer Strathgale cleared from Scranton, Miss., Wednesday with 3,203,000 superficial feet of lumber in the shape of seals for Rotterdam……………… INTO THE SCHOOL OF CRIME Special Officer C. D. Nelson of the Tennessee Coal, Iron Railroad Co arrived in Birmingham Tuesday at noon from Talladega county, having in charge two colored prisoners for Pratt Mines…………. LIGHTNING STARTS FIRE About 12:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon during the prevalence of a thunderstorm, the lightning struck the old office building of the Mobile and Ohio railroad on the west side of Royal street, just south of Beauregard street, Mobile…………… RATHER FIGHT THAN PAY A shooting scrape occurred at the Richmond and Danville depot at Cedar Bluff at about 8:30 o’clock Monday morning, in which Bob Tripp, colored of Rome, Ga. received three bullets in the right groin from a pistol in the hands of Special Officer G. L. Witt.…………. TRIED TO MAKE PEACE Mr. Eddie Meadows who lives near Haynesville on the Alexander place, went Tuesday morning to the cotton field of one William Johnston, a tenant on the place to work out Williams’ crop. When Mr. Meadows reached there William was having a fight with one Price James. Mr. Meadows tried to separate the pair. This did not suit William, who jumped at Meadows and knocked him down, taking his pistol from him and severely beating him over the head and face with it, making some very severe gashes. He then ran off, taking the pistol with him and leaving Mr. Meadow lying on the ground. Sheriff Douglass went after the negro and brought him to jail late Tuesday evening. Mr. Meadows is resting as well as could be expected, but is in a dangerous condition. SINKING OF THE MARIA P. – Officers Slept while their Precious Freight was Borne on the Death Additional details of the collision between the Italian steamships Ortigia and Maria P. and the sinking of the latter in the Gulf of Genoa include the testimony of lookouts on both vessels …………… THOSE STARVING NEGROES These dispatches two months ago told of a story of suffering negro colonists in the state Chihuahua, Mexico, as related by two negroes from Alabama, who had escaped. The United States government asked that the Mexican authorities investigate the report, and Monday a Mexican commission arrived at Mapimi, a station on the Mexican Central south of Chihuahua, authorized to proceed to the colony and investigate. At this station were nearly 100 starving negroes from the Ellis colony. Supt. Comfort, of the Mexican Central, is arranging to bring them out. THE CUBAN INSURRECTION – the Death of Santocitdes gives the Revolution New impetus. The London times Havana correspondent telegraphs as follows: “Since the news of the death of General Santodildes on July 17 the authorities have had no news of Captain Martinez de Campos, despite repeated inquired to Santiago de Cuba and other points………… WORK FOR THE PHILANTHROPIST – Deplorable Condition of Negroes who Emigrated to Mexico A serious condition of affairs exists in the American negro colony at Tiahualita, Mexico so serious that Mr. Sparks, the United States consul at Piefdras Niegras on Wednesday sent a telegram on the subject to the state department. Mr. Sparks says the negroes have left the colony in a body, and that a number of them are located in a camp under the surveillance of Mexican soldiers. Some of them in the camp are afflicted with contagious diseased and altogether their condition is deplorable. The colonists are all from Georgia and Alabama, whence they emigrated after being given glowing accounts of the fertility and fruitfulness of the concession granted their organizer, a negro, by the Mexican government. The state department officials after making every effort to devise ways and means to help the colonists looking to law that might be construed to give them authority to use funds, found it utterly impossible to do so. A late telegram from Consul Sparks stated that the negroes were scattered for miles on the railroad without food, friends or funds, and were living on mesquite beans and branch water. Mr. Sparks said he could do nothing for want of money, and added that he feared trouble, as the colonists were starving. One hundred and fifty-three were at Torrean, Mexico, destitute, with fifteen cases of contagious disease among them, and all prohibited by the police from entering the town. The department has tried every way to afford some relief to the colonist and has instructed the consul at Piedras Niegras to render all assistance that he could properly do, and to report promptly any serious developments. The charge d’affairs of the United States, in the City of Mexico has also been informed of the state of affairs reported by Mr. Sparks, and has been instructed to inquire into the treatment that the colonists were receiving. No funds are available to the department which can be applied to maintaining destitute American citizens other than seamen in foreign countries, or to provide for their transportation home, and Consul Sparks has been so advised, as also all those who have made inquired concerning the unfortunate negroes. LATER FROM SILVER CITY The Zimmer House, the largest hotel at Silver City and a number of business blocks have collapsed. The railroad authorities report the storm the worst ever seen in that section. The Santa Fe Railroad has lost several bridges on its Silver City branch and is badly washed out…………. CARPET WEAVERS STRIKE At Philadelphia fifteen or more leading ingrain carpet manufacturers whose employees were on a strike Monday morning opened the doors of their mills in anticipation of a partial resumption at least. The proposition of the manufacturers was that the strikers return to work now at the old scale and continue at this rate of pay until November 1, when the 7 ½ percent increase asked for would be granted. This was rejected by the strikers, whoever, and none of them returned to work. A DARING FEAT – Capture of a French General by a Young English Officer An English exchange has at this late day discovered authority for an incident of the Battle of Waterloo that has probably never been in print. It says: The only prisoner made by the English reserve at Waterloo was a French General, whose capture was due to the cool head and stout heart of a young brigade Major, anxious for an adventure. During the battle several regiments of cavalry and infantry were kept in reserve, under a heavy fire from the French guns. Great was the havoc and neither men nor horses relished the passive attitude to which they were condemned. While a group of young officers, in front of the left wing of the reserve, were discussing the situation, their attention was attracted to a French general and his staff, all on horseback, who were looking through their glasses at the Englishmen. One of the group was Captain Helkett, a young brigade major, mounted on a thoroughbred. Suddenly he exclaimed: “I’ll lay any one 5 that I will bring that French general over here, dead or alive. Who’ll take my bet?” “Done, done, done!” shouted several officers. The captain examined the saddle girths and his pistols. Then, shouting “Good-by!” and putting spurs to this horse, he dashed at a furious pace across the plain between the British and French lines. His comrades followed him with their glasses not speaking a word. The Frenchmen opposite seemed puzzled. Believing that the Englishman’s horse had bolted and that the rider had lost control of him, they opened their ranks to let the runaway through. Halkett steered his steed so as to graze the mounted general on the right side. At that instant he put his arm around the Frenchman’s waist, lifted him bodily out of the saddle and throwing him over his own horse’s neck, turned sharp and made for the English lines. When the generals’ staff realized the meaning of the bold rider they dashed after him, but he had a good start and not a Frenchman dared to fire for fear of hitting the general. THE PART OF THE ARGONAUTS At one time there was not in California any vehicle except a rude California cart; the wheels were without tires and were made by felling an oak tree and hewing it down till it made a solid wheel nearly a foot thick on the rim and a little larger where the axle went through………… Ad for Royal Baking Powder Ad for Syrup of Figs Ad for Pearline – How it looks to the women who wash with Pearline, when they see a woman washing in the old-fashioned way with soap –rubbing the clothes to prices, rubbing away her strength, wearing herself out over the washboard. To these Pearline women, fresh from easily washing, she seems to “wear a fool’s cap unawares.” Everything’s in favor of Pearline – easier work, quicker work, better work, safety, economy. There’s not one thing against it. What’s the use of washing in the hardest way, when it costs more money? Millions now use Pearline. 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