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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25

: The Qzeen Of Eagland's grandson,
George ."CC!lars snd Cufs," is iIrever-
ent. He was dancing st g bail recently
with pretty but plebeian partner, when
his brother called him to sCco mt. "You
can go and hum 'Gea save Grandmother"
was his retort; "I'll dance with whom 1
please"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
BEeEiuB ey.

Mckinney.
MCKINEET, Tex June ., lsss.
To IL Editor of the Gazette.
Politics are running high. This county
Is politically hesd snd shoulders above
shy other county in the state. Mckinney,
me County scat, IS fcuEishing little CRY
snc is doing her besg 10 keep progress
with the growth Of her sisters inst have
nestled SO near her. Mckinney is the
home OF the il.u5.riOus ThrCCkmortoR and
the noted RNabaga Johnson. Rl.ebsEa
ems 10 nc Iosing his grip IL his Old sge.
Political meetings ana political clubs
sra being held and organ zad in every
school cis-rics in tho county, Almost
every maH is politician. The Alliance
have their Mill binding coupleted and
Tie machinery is Gu the ground. They
sre PIE paEirg 20 build q compress and S
$40, GOO college.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
In Favor of Deep Water.

Special to the Gazette.
HILLsBoRo. TEX, June 24.-It is a
nstter OF sarpriEe Es well as rseret that
our citizens lave not called deep water
convention 10 send delegates to the Fort
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
TIE LARGER TIE BETTER

Burnett Hero: The suffice. c. doep
ws.er las reen drEmmed On SO much
that i: has become sirezCme 20 most PEG
pie, yet the question is CT great Import
cree % Texas as . whole and 10 eSch snd
every section CT the state, ana should rot
De overlooked because tie riYElrie5 a
different places On the coast snd the
pr JUDGES Of diferens towns in the
ln-eTlor hsve Ha4a il thread5Sre
t pic Of discussioR. A general deep
water convention will meet in Fort
Worth July 10, and each equity should
be rep7ese nsea, TO the end that the mos.
fv1ilable place for hgroor nsy be
agreed On II possible and d concentrated
eTJlt made for its improve 1ent. The
siockmep, merchants, cotton growers
snd others in Burnes county VINO are
directly Interested in shipping and
generally in crested in she prosperity OF
the country should meet AID arrange 20
seud q delegate 10 Fort Worth. The
larger and more representative tbs. con-
vention is, the more respect it will COM
mand both at home aDd abroad, and the
better the ch.Uce5 will De fer securing
appropriations for or Inducing private
ca piial to lake hold OF the project.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
DeIegatsr TO be Eleetes.

Special to the Gazette.
MESQUITE, TEX June "a The people
here are |. king CT sending delega'es 10
the deep-wster convention a. Fort Wcrsn.
A meeting will be held for that purpose
this week. az.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25

Wor n deep w5'ar convention, s. 'S~y
are e.I'st - ? lGSu u f,gp' Z ts=o
Eff"7, : ne me- ,Ts;.tb.e p-ilr a. IL
Tlz&s coAa:.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
GRAFT AND IMPORTANT MArTER.

AlVArsdO Bulletin: C1e BJaid OF Trsia
Of Fort Worth IS alive to the Interest OF S
deep water pert on the coast CT T,xss
aad working ia concert tOT convention
Of delegates from he trade organizations,
municipalities and people Interested in
he establishment Of deep v4ter port,
to Ins@t il that city On July 10. TIE ne
ces5iiy u such d port is patent to a.,
and Il tie matter csn he centralized 4
lsrse and extended territory cen Je BAN =
flied azd Congress be memortslzed 20
sid in this great sid impcr.ant mslttr.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
NOW THE TISIE FSR ACTION.

Jeherson Iron News: Tle deep water
Convention al Fort Worth should BE-
largely attended. Nov is the time for
action. There is go use in delaying the
matter. The sooner : united e6Jre il
made to secur9 this great STATE g suitable
seaport, the better ii vii be for aIl psr-
lies concerned.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
LARGE ATTENDANCE DESIRED.

Pilot Pint Mirror: Tue interest IL
the deep wafer Question ia growing. 4
large Attendance st Fort WORTH On to
10 b Of July is desired. Business ueu
gsould sttend who csn deal win facts
ard rot vita t6ucies. Ailer Inc wsv5
and means Of occurring the desired end il
provided, 81 honest investigation Will de
termine the bcst plaCe.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
A VITAL MATTER.

kaufman RsvleI: A convention hiss
been called to meet st Fort Worth JuI7
10, to take concsrted sc,i5Q in regard IL
TIE establishment Of deep water port or
TIE coast OF Texas. It is 10 b. hoped
toat the on;iEe state will be represented
ii ; mater SO vital to me BEST Interests
q eli.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
MzNTcUs RESULTS AT STAKE,

Austin Dispatch: The deep wafer cen
vention at Fort Worth on the IO.i o.
July promises To De one Of fhe most
notable state gatherings CT recent date.
MomentOus results hang on tee decision
OK thu body, which tLs Dispatch feels
assured will be controlled by wisdom,
Prudence sud imparsislitY.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25

Special to It's G2--.te.
Houston, Tx, J31e 23 Mayor
Smith to-day issued s csu Tor meeting
+ cit'zs7s Ct ne civ h.I 10 assemble :.
0.5O O'Clock Monday ncraiug. TIE
ooJac: Of the NEE iug Is II send delegates
70 the deep va convention which
meets IN Focs Wor-a JllY 10. IL
Mississippi D.Ar-hosA sGosdf.T IS no
mere palliative, Acting BY Merely check
irg the boWslssbet It is positive and
permanent cure. Wholesale by &. W.
" iIlisnis { Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
The WHOLE aTATE INTERESTED.

Cle0urne frlbgae: a deep water coz
veatloa will BE held st Flr. Worth On tie
10 I Of jay. The whole state Of Texas
"a interested il this matter. There Should
0s 81 agteeR.1u Gs to what poins on TIE
coss; will be se!cc.ed for Improvement
sid Ehen tbs IS dose work c.n com
fasnce in earnest. join sen county should
Rave delegation present.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25

lyssII ssssp W >,a1cs go
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
sEaULp RE ApEoUtTELY RrrREsENrEl

Laredo M: Attention is ilyiled to
.ha csll Inr dIep-water convention
Which appears il this Issue, in TespsLse
20 : request - publish The Importance
q the suejec. cannot be ere-tima.ed Go
the people Of every part II Texas espe-
clellY, aad this section should 6e aQs-
qustely represented, = :Le hopes thst The
leslred result Gay &c attained.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-06-25
FEAgGHT WITH GREAT INTEREST.

d1Aey dT-Ve Helal0: The deep WajeT
convention II Fort Worth, July 10, Is
rraught with more interest tnsn ary ngh r
p1enc gathering, business or political,
ihzt aas mel CT is to meet in Texas this
year. Deep water ca the Texas coast
Gles17 reduction q freight on the pro
ducts al the farm gel 3 20 market. l.
SlsO mesns large C,ty Q. f59 pcin! Ehers
soch deep water is secured. A large city
means increased demands Tor fsrm pro-
uc.s 10 feed its lnha5ltazts. Iscresse
demand means better prices fer tie prs
ducer,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
ADr1nkara from Birth.


Robert L. Carr, q broken wreck of hu.
manity, aged eighty.fve, died recently, at
Providence, the death of "a sot among squalor
and dirt, but with his breath expired be-
ing whose life and existence were due to
most remarkable events. He came from
Brantford, Brant county, Ontario, and was
born within the shadow of the scafold. His
parents came to Canada from England in
1884, and settled not far from Toronto. His
father was q drunkard, while his mother
was patient, ploddng SOUL who bore her
hard lot resigned. She was On the eve of
becoming mother, and was in highly
nervous state consequent upon such con.
dition, when her burly husband came home
drunk and assaulted her brutally Because
o! his supper not being ready she was
Knocked down, and he rolled over her. In
IS psrcxysm Of pain and rage she leaped to
her feet, and, before the man could rise,
seized the axe and with swift blow nearly
decapisted him. He never knew what
killed him. Mrs Carr did not hide her
crime, but walked into the police station
and surrendered herself. She went cheer
fully to prison, wanting to die and be at rest.
She did not expose her condition when cap.
tured, because she knew her life would be
respite6 if she did, and she wanted to die.
She was promptly convicted aEd sentenced
to be hanged. On the morning of the day
set for her execution her condition became
known and influential parties Interested
themselves in her. reptieve or a pardon
was solicited and promised, but the fatal
moment arrived without any sign of the
messenger who was to bring the news from
IN no nh fI1I hot h 10
was over. the woman ascecded the scaffold
steps, but here her strength failed her, and
she would have fallen but for q glass of
brandy given her. TIE clergyman, who was
one Of these anxious 10 save ner, ascended
the fatal platform and eagerly scanned the
road, but no messenger was seen. He was
determined two lives should not be sacri-
feed, so began his prayer. For one hour
and half he prayed continuously against
time, until chair had to be given the ex-
hausted prisoner, who was all the time kept
up by spirits. The spectators and Sheriff's
officer started in smazement at tho black
robed preacher, when suddenly, amid a
cloud of dust, up dashed q mounted kings
messenger with areprieve. The tired clergy
mar tainted. while the prisoner, in drunk
en- stupor was carried from the scene. Two
hours later she gave birth to q child. From
the stupor the infant remained in long after
birth, attending physicians declared it par
took of its mothers intoxicated condition.
Such was the birth Of Robert Carr, and be-
fore he was ten years of age he developed
such q passion for rum that he stole it.
From the cradle to the grave he was a
drunkard. He came to Providence years
ago, but the story of his birth followed him,
and his last breath was hideous appeal for
whisky to satisfy his craving. His long life
after such q career of dissipation, showed
remarkable vitality. His mother was par
doned shortly after her reprieve, and lived
until 1910.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

CELESTIAL MoTION.-The overwhelming
spectacle of a vast celestial expanse studded
with points of light at night is made doubly
impressive when we reflect that all these
points of light are suns and all are in motion.
The midnight sky furnishes perfect pic.
ture of serene repose, yet it is field of in
cessans movement. Not one of the myriads
OF worlds whose light reaches US from the
meesureless depths is at rest Each has it's
own motion and the groups in turn have
theirs. The moon moves around the earth,
the earth moves around the sun and re-
wolves on its axis at the same time, and even
the sun Is not arrest. Majestic and glorious
as ne is to mortal eyes, he pays the same
homage to some unknown object-it may be
luminous or it may be dark-located some.
where in the universe. which his satellites
pay to him he is drifting in an enormous
movement, carrying US along with him
through space at rate faster than the
earth's motion in its orbit, but in SO vast q
circuit as to be imperceptibe A German
astronomer, Nader, believed the star Alcy-
one, in the Pleiades group, was the centre
of the universe, and that our sun and all the
stars are moving around it, but this theory
has yielded to another OF an egpostic
nature, which coDjectures that we
are slowly nearing The constellation
Hercules, in the northern sky. At all
events, we are whizzing through space at a
tremendous rate, as ignorant of the whittier
ss the crew OF wrecked ship driven over
the ocean by wind aud wave on dark night.
Comets we're once thought to be the feetest
travellers of celestial bodies and it may be
stated that the rush of a midnight fast,mail
railroad train past way station is but a
feeble, very feeble illustration of the ve-
locity of these couriers of the sky as they
come from the backgrounds of space, whirl
around the SUD, and then fly off, never, per.
baps. to be heard of again. But there are
objects that surpass comets almost es much
as comets surpass the planets. These are
the 'srunaway stars" so called because we
do not know what else to call them, which
move with velocity that sets all our no
tions of swift motion at naught. The best
known of these is called 1S30-Groombsidge,
all that we know of which is that it travels
ten times faster than the fleetest comet. An
other very puzzling celestial motion is that
of one of the satellites of the planet Mars.
This unaccountable and frisky little moon,
only eight miles in diameter, makes two cir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINSLON:5 SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teetbins is the prescription OF one of the
best female rurses and physicians in the United
States and has been used for forty years with
never.failing success by millions OF mothers for
their children. During the process OF teething
its value is incacula5le. It relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery aud darrhpa, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colic By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price % cents
bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
ALEXANDRIA VA. TUESDAY EVENING MAY % 1888

cults around its parent while the parent
makes one revolution on its axis-in irrev.
erent and incomprehensible defiance of the
accepted nebular hypothesis, which credits
satellite with motion not greater than
that of its parent.-&. louis Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
Syrup of Figs

Is Nature'4 own true laxa;ivs It is the
most easily taken, and ths most effective
remedy known to Cleanse he system when
Bilious or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habitnal Con.
stipation, Indigestion, Piles, &c. Manufac
tured only by lne California Fig Syrup Gem
pany, San FFancsec, Gel E S Leadbea,er
q Bro. aaents Aiexnri.ria Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

IF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot find any
l. SPECTACLES to suit you, go to HENRY
WILDTS and have your eyes tested, and you
will have no moro trouble. nov2O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

NATURAL CoL0R LAMBS WOOL SHIRTS
III and DRAWERS, soft as silk, and said not tt
shrink in washing Call and SEQ them at
oct7 AMOS. B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

NTlaE LEADER CURRY CoMB,'' something
L new also HORSE SHEDDERS. Call and
see them at JAS. Z. CARLIN & SONS,
ap2i 315 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

r EADBEATER's POROUS PLASTERs, equal
i to any plasters made, and at much lower
prices Sold by
feb20 Z. S. LEADBEATER q BRO.
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III A. JOHNSON 8: CO.,

III A. JOHNSON 3: CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
Have on hand G1BSON'S XIX, Xxx, xxx.
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISKIES; also BAKERS ano
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES, to which
they invite the attention OF the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall,
receive prompt sttention.
Cocsignmcnts of Flour, Grain and Country Pro.
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high.
est market prices and prompt returns
Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandria. Va.
HARLOW 1Ros'
WROLESALE
GROCERs, GENERAL COMMISSION
MERCHANTS AND
Dealers in
WINE AND LIQUORS.
FLOUR GRAIN AND COUNTRY PRODUCE
SOLICITED.
PROMPT RETURNS AND LIBERAL AID.
VANCES ON GOODS IN STORE
AGENCY OF LAFLIE & RANDS SPORTING,
BLASTING AND MINING POWDER Aleo
| COTTON AND WATERPROOF FUSE.
n. W. cor. Cameron and Royal sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

BEAUTIFULLY EMBROIDERED FIvE-BU1
D TON KID GLOVES, every pair warrantet
at one dollar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

NoRN KNIVES and HOOKS, best quality, just
~ received at 32S King street, corner of Royal;
wholesale and retail.
sepS j. 7. CREIGHTON q son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

NTEEL SHOVEL PLoW PLATES, GRASS
y SCYTHES and SNATHS, wholesale and retail.
JAS. +. CARLIN s. SONS,
ap6 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

NLoYEs! GLOVES "A new assortment of the
VI best Kid and Dogskin, embroidered back,
lined ana unlned, received this day at
dec13 AMOS B. SLAYAIAEER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Fauquier county. entered in tho chanccry causes
of "Bastable VS.. Forbes" and "Forbess executor
VS.. Bastables executors" on the 10th day of Sep.
tember, 1887 the undersigned, rs commissioners
of sale in said causes will offer for sae at public
auction, at the front door of tho Court House, at
Warrenton, Va, on
MONDAY, the 2sth day of May, 1888,
the following real estate, the property of the late
Gilbert M. Bastable, viz:
A TRACT OF 1854 ACRES,
lying within mile of Warrenton Junction and
Catlett's, stations on tho Virginia Midland Rail-
road, This tract is of very superior quality for
grass and grain. is highly improved. we'll watored
and timbered, has on it an EXCELLENT MAN
SION and all necessary outbuildings, grist mill
which, together with all water and race rights,
will be sold with said tract.
Attract OF 200 ACRES
adjoining the above, of the same quality of land,
lot 1875 acres adjoining said aforementioned
lands, and moiety Of q tract of 621b acres also
adjoining said land. These tracts will be sold as
q whole or in parcels as nay be deemed desirable,
except the 200 acre tract, which will be offered
by itself The aforementioned lands are easily
divisible into several farms, and are rated among
the most fertile and desirable tracts of land in
Fauquier county.
Terms of Sale: One-thrd of the purchase mon
ey in cash. and tho remainder in three equal in
stalments payably in one. two and three years
from date of sale, to be secured by the bonds of
the purchaser with good personal security, bear
ing interest from date payable annually, title to
the land to be retained as further security, with
power to resell for default of payment of said
bonds ct the risk and cost of the purchaser.
The undersigned have also authority under
said decree to sell said tracts of land privately.
JNO. MURRAY FORBES
r. TAYLOR SCOTT, commissioners.
A. D. PAYNE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

TSE THE MAGIC STARCH if you would have
\ beautiful finish to your linen. Sold by
leo McBURNEy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

T1INE PEPPERELL JEANS DRAWERS for
Z men of all sizes, just received by
mh31 AMOS 3. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22
LEGAL.

HIINNERs' SOLDER, Sheet Zinc, Bar Lead and
i Tin, Sheet Brass, Copper and Iron Rivets full
stock always at
aug2O Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

NINE SUGAR.CURED HAMS, SHOULDERS,
z Jowls and Breakfast Pieces for sale low by
feb1T J.C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

Z BBLs RED OIL received to-day and for sale
y wholesale and retail by
mh9 j. 4. MlLbUhN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

CTRING BEANS, stringless Beans and Early
y June Peas, choice, for sale By
nov16 j. Z. M1LBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

HAVING purchased outside of "The Combina-
tion," offer extra quality GINGER SNAPS
and CORNlIILL CRACKERS at 10c per lb.
mh26 ]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

MISSOURI HAMS, canvassed and uncanvassed,
an27 - -'-oo' 49, ]. C. MILBURN.
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This is TO certify that bond has been executed
by the commissioner of sale abovc-naned, with
approved security in the penalty of s., { 90 con.
ditioncd according to law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-22

TULL SUPPLY OF HANDSOME sCARFS TO
i Easter just received at
mh31 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER's.
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:Azleex;;luyt!rtIa Q5azrtte.
- W ~ "~e'~> WIZ Ef'-'S wv

PJBLI6ERD DAILY IND TRLWYRELY By
EDGAR SNO WDEN,
III fhh 4G-nfth Rstilainn 81 nn1 21 D p.:n.. st
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FOURTH PARCEL.

That certsin lot with the appurtenances, mark
ed or said Caton's plat as Number 90, situate in
Alexandria county, Virginia, lying between 1st,
I'd, Washington and Columbus streets, the same to
ho aold az mn narcol
Sharp County record., 1888-03-22
Tribute of Respect.

To the Superintendent and Members Of the
Erening Shade Sunday-School;
The undersigned, your committee ap-
pointed to draft resolutions relative to he
death of little Maud SpurlOck, respectfully
submit the following:
Whereas. it has pleased the, Grand
Superintendent OF Sunday Schools to re,
move by death from our midst Maud
Snurlock, faithful attendant OF Evening
Shade Sunday-School; and
Whereas our school has thereby sIstaln--
ed an irreparable loss. and her class and
teacher have lost an earnest, Obedlent and
faithful classmate and pupil;
Now, therefore be it resolved that, while
bowing obedientlJ to the will OF Him who
doeth all things well, we cherish the mem
ory of our little friend, and draw consola-
ton from the fact that her name IL now
enrolled in the grand Sunday School Reg
lister kept by angels in heaven.
Resolved further, that a copy hereOf be
entered on memorial page of the Sunday
schoo, register, and as token OF our love
for the departed. and our sympathy for the
bereaved parents, we send copy OF these
resolutions to the Sharp County Record
tor publication.
j. R. SHAVER,
LULU RUSSELL,
JOSIE SHAVER,
Committee.
Sharp County record., 1888-03-22
To the Voters of Sharp County,

To the Voters Of Sharp County:
As my uame has been canvassed Tor
some time, by the democrats OF the coun-
tv, in connection with the clerksIlip, and
as the convention comes off so early l26,
of May and being urged by some of the
leading democrats of the county to make
an announcement of some kind l feel 1t
my duty to do so. While it is honorable
and 1emunerative to hold the office OF
clerk of the Circuit court. it is also an OF
flee of grave responsibilities; and to dis
charge its duties requires experience. en-"
ergy and ar aptitude for business As l
have served nearly two years. as assistant
clerk, and given its duties special study
| think am competent to- I'll the Office
to the entire satisfaction Of the people.
As democrat, | have ever been true
to the party-have never devlated from
its principles have never had cause to
complain at its platforms, teachings. nor
record; and SHOULD be nominated on q
democratic ticket for any Office, which |
am qualified to fill, would esteem it al
honor.
lf"Dave has bee IN MS DOnnel IL ls
the "bee' that every man, placed in his
condition, who desires TO make an honest
living, should have. | now hold mis-,
cradle position out Of which, by close
application and economy obtain a hard
sustenance for myself and family; and if
the people see anything in me worthy OF
their trust, and have a better opportu
nifty to better my condition, and the con-
dit!on of those pending upon me, feel
it my duty to encourage the "boe, SO 1t
comes from the right source
Hoping you will givr me your f"vora-
ble consideration submit myself to, the
ao ion OF the democratic CONVENTION
should one be held
Respectfully,
March 20, 1898. DAVE L. KING.