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The Forrest City times., 1893-09-15
Shot by a Burglar.

Give me s. were the words Mrs. Mary Duggan and her daughter heard at night in their sleeping room at Mo- bile, Ala.
 They awoke to see a negro standing at their bedside He told them that if they moved he would shoot them dead. With a scream Mrs. Hackney, the daughter. jumped out of bed and hurried toward the door. The negro fired his pistol and the bullet pierced Mrs. Tackney's s chest. intiicting a fatal wound. Mrs. Hackney ran across the street and took refuge in a neighbours house. Mrs. Duggan hastened to follow her daughter and the negro ran after her clubbing her with his pistol He then fired upon her, but missed her. She escaped with few rutses
The Forrest City times., 1893-09-15
Below All Estimates.

The Memphis Commercials crop re- port for Tennessee and Arkansas, shows a reduction in the cotton crop in the Memphis district below all estimates.
 The continued drought is playing havoc with the cotton plant. In addition 10 the drought, the cool nights. burning winds and worms have aided in reducing the yield. Corn will make threefourths of an average crop.
The Forrest City times., 1893-09-15
Shot by a Woman.

Near Fairview. Tenn, Mrs. Wilson Berry was shot and fatally wounded by Mrs. John Scott, and young Berry was shot and killed by the Scott woman's son. Mrs. Scott is a danger ous woman. few years ago she stabbed her broth CT to death with pair of shears
The Forrest City times., 1893-09-15
Hired a Team and Sold It.

James Freeman, brickmaker from Boston. who had been putting up a brick kiln at Kelsey, Ky, hired team and buggy at that place few days ago to take short trip. Failing to re- turn inquiry was begun, and it was learned he had sold the team, boarded a train and skipped.
The Forrest City times., 1893-09-15
SOO FERN GlEANlNGS.
X Quaker Revival.

A Methodist church near Marietta, Ga., of which Rev. John Mccarthy is the pastor, is having queer revival.
 After having vainly tried to get up revival on the approved plan, the pastor resolved to try the Quaker method. The preachers were eloquent enough. but they could make no i'm pression on the people, As the meetings were drawing to & close the pastor decided to hold final service, at which time no sermon was de- livered, and the meeting. if such result could be effected, to be in the hands of the Holy Spirit. The church was crowded to overfowing. The meeting had scarcely been in progress an hour when the scene presented was one of rare occurrence. To an outsider it seemed that the members of the little church were affected by wild and uncomfortable deiirium. They moved about in an aimless and to all appearances an irresponsible man. ner, and the sound that went out of the win dows to break the stiffness of the night air was one of intense rejoicing. The sound of voices could be distinctly heard all oyer the neighborhood. and many who had retired for the night, and were not appraised of the nature of the meeting put on their clothes and started to the place from whence the sounds proceeded They remained in breathless astonishment as they watched the proceedings. for nothing of the kind in it's wierd and unwonted excitement had ever be- fore been witnessed The Quaker meetings
 
 numerous conversions. The whole country round about is excited over the new departure, and even in their houses people refuse to talk. but move around silently, awaiting the prompt ing of the Holy Spirit.
 Marriage Quickly Followed by Death.
 At Sebree. Webster county, Ky, Jack Riddle, q bridegroom of few hours fatally shot himself.
 The motive is unknown. For over a year an apparently mutual attachment existed between Riddle and Nora, daughter of A. J. MeMullen, tobacco buyer of Sebree The couple drove to Dixie where they were quietly married. re- turning to the brides home. About o'clock the following morning young Riddle arose dressed himself and went down stairs. His father-in-law hearing him in the hall, asked him what was the matter. Nothing" said Riddle, 'only do not feel we'll Proceeding to the Sebree hotel he entered the room occupied by his brother, Archer, and placing the revolver near his heart pulled the trigger, sending a ball through his body and severing the spinal chord. The report awak- ened his brother, who found the victim pros trate but yet possessed Of his senses. A phy- s1cfan was summoned, to whom he said: II en- deavored to make good job of it. and think 1t will turn out all right" He requested that he be buried in Sebree His wife and her family went over to the hotel to see him. He spoke to his wife in the most endsaring terms. and asked her not to take his death hard. Riddle said to the doctor: You may do all you can, doctor. but I don't want to live. and would rather you would give me something 10 finish me quicker" He fingered for few hours
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-10-25
Blatant Blsthsrskitas.

Kansas has become for time the laugh
ing stock Of civilization, but with her
boundless resources and the energy and
practical common sense of the better Dor
tion Of her people she is destined TO retrieve
her furnished reputation. Bosses,
thugs, trimmOrg, adventuFers and inConsid-
crate sOCkless nobOdys will find employ
ment in other lines than in filing the Offices
of trust. Speed the day when Kansas will
rid herself of this class of blatant weak
lings-when she may rejoice in delegation
in congress worthy to succeed our lamented
Senator Plumb. The drooling old imbeOile
who continues his harsngues from day to
day has already Disguised a msjority Of
those who secured his election. Wichita
Eagle.
EDITOR ADvocATE:-A few days since,
the Wichita Beacon gave publicity to the
extraVagant prices Sedgwick county paid
for county printing under republican
rule, since when the Eagle has lost it's
head. Its editor got mad, red hot, and
answered the facts and figures given by
calling the editor Of the Commoner ga
browed individual" and q Skunk"
requires nsught but q diaphragm, wind,
lungs and vocal organs TO produce such
logic as eminstes from the editorial
sanctum Of the Eagle. Brains are not
needed for such work.
The erudite logic and forceful present
alton Of facts, the pertinent inquiries of
Senator PETER, are beyond the capacity
Of the Eagles editor to answer, and he
can only calculate "old whisksrs," "drool-
ing old imbecile," eto. The Eagles edi-
tor is liable to become the laughing stock
OF Kansas with his advocacy of 216 Der
cent. gold bonds, his advocacy Of the free
coinage Of silver, and the advocacy Of the
demonetization Of gold, all within the
space OF six months. It is difficult to
find anything the Eagle has not advo-
Gated, and whichever wins the Eagle
can say, I advocated it. Such record
is handy, even if it does not win respect.
These republican papers are fast becom-
ing but blatant blRtherskites, fit mouth
pieces for their degenerate party.
GEO. STARK MILLER.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-10-25
POPULIsT MEETINGS.
How Intensely the People Are Interested
in Politics,


Greenwood county yesterday and even
ing. Many Of the business houses were
patriotic enough to decorate with hsRs,
and the court house yard, in which the
speaking was held, was we'll filed with
an audience, many OF whom had come
for thirty miles to hear the speaking.
The governor is fluent, forcible and, at
times, quite pathetic. He called Btten-
tion to the Omaha platform, and that
prophetic paragraph, the subject OF so
much ridicule by the press and speakers
Of the old parties, which states that we
are in 80 country brought to the verge
OF moral, material and political ruin"
HS proved the proposition with facts, re-
ports from the bank commissioner, sta
tistics from the labor bureau, and the
well-known condition of the masses, with
q pathos that brought tears to the eyes
Of nearly ell who heard him. More than
forty banks have failed In Kansas alone
In four months. Four hundred thou
sand people in Kansas are now suffering,
many in much distress, from the bank
failures, evictions and lack OF employ.
ment, largely brought about by legisla-
tion that has destroyed and contracted
the volume Of the currency. He paid
glowing tributes to sunny Kansas, her
fertile soil, her wonderful salt, coal and
other mineral deposits, and her people
who failed to get adequate returns for
their labor.
Reference was made to the purchase
recently made by Mr.. Van Allen and
othsrs J. X. Hudson was quoted
against himself, as was ex-Lieutenant
Governor Felt, Of the Atchison Cham
pion. He discussed the money question |
at length, and spent some time on the
Legislative troubles. He readily admit
tad that sixty-seven was more than fifty
eight, but proved conclusively and to the
satisfaction Of republicans present that
four or even more certificates given re.
publican representatives were given
with knowledge by the canvsssing
board that they we're not entitled to
them, He gave o brief history OF sev-
eral cases and proved his ststements
with abundance Of corroberstive testi-
mony from the admission of the republi-
cans themselves. The governor is making
hosts OF friends and voters to his cause.
Superintendent Gaines followed in
scholarly and forcibls speech. In plead
Ing FOR progress in politics, Mr.. Gaines
mentioned the many attempts made in
all ages to check reform and progress in
any line. Calico, Columbus, Washing
ton and Llncoln, as well Rs the Savior Of
mankind, had every obstacle prejudice,
Wealth and intrenched power could de-
wise TO obstruct the movements they
lead. The similarity of means used in
sitting the voices of early wings and re-
puhlicAns, and the means used now to
destroy the peoples movement were
shown.
Tonight the largest hall was crowded
10 hear the governor discuss at length
his part in the Legislative troubles. The
Peoples cause is gaining many voters in
this county, and the opportunity to hear
the prominent speakers was well i'm
proved. H.
Eureka, Kas., October Is, 1893.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-10-25

DNNNAASN~Na
him and the Peoples party as secession
lists imbued with desire to change ex-
isting laws and conditions, and wanting
to secede-the west from the east.
The governor denounced it as a silly
story written by the editor, Mr.. Scott,
from q desire TO initiate the Topeka
correspondents to eastern papers, and
with the possible hope Of swsking dor
mant preiudices-a last feeble attempt
to wave the bloody garment that once
did such msnful work for ITS party.
1t was inspired, he believed, by his
attempts to find q cheaper outlet to Eu-
ropea1 ports for the products of Kansas
and the west than the present route by
rail scross the continent to the eastern
sea board. The consuls OF several Euro.
pesn governments have pledged their
co cooperation in finding q cheaper route
to Europe. The people OF other west
ern states are acting with him. Con-
gress is preparing to have hsrbors on
the Gulf Of Mexico deepened 80 that
large European vessels can enter and
load the products Of Kansas and the
west with a cost, in railway freight, of
less than half that now paid in shipping
to Atlantic ports. He gave an interest
ing history Of his work and it's progress
in that line. He hoped to SEQ the coal
lands of Kansas condemned and worked
for the benefit Of the people Of the state
and sold at near it's cost He would use
the methods railways use to secure prop
erty or right-of-way in getting coal lands.
II this were treason the Register could
make the most Of it.
He discussed the condition Of farmers
and lsborers and made passionate sp-
peal for the coinage Of silver. He en-
iered into a brief explanation Of the
troubles in the legislature and justified
ihe course of the Populists by produC-
ng abundant evidence that msjoriGy
# the Peoples representatives were
elected but that q republican CANVASS
ng board had given certificates to de-
eated and ineligible republican cgndi-
lRtes.
Governor Lewelling is found to be q |
warm hearted, sympathetic man who
syS aside politics and the presumed
lignity Of his position and enters into
he feelings that make us all akin. The
armer, miner, workingman find in him
friend and sympathetic listener, who
appreciates from experience their con-
lition and is working to relieve it, If
Governor Lewelling could but make us
few more speeches here there would
70 many less republicans left in this
ounty. Many men are honestly think
ng and are ON the fence in politics who
year ago were ardent old party men.
Allen county will give an increased
'opulist vote this fall. C.S.
lola, Kss., October 10.
AT MIAMI.
EDITOR ADvooATE:-Although the re.
ublicsn anarchists Of Kansas, backed
y the railroads, battered down the state
ouse unlocked" doors last winter, q
uprsme court "unconstituted" the con-
titution Of the state and set aside a
egslly elected house Of the legislature,
Governor Lswelling spoke for three
ours to an overcrowded hall Of earnest
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-10-25

4 ~'SN UNO OVC@NS ~E UAS PuSI vnGoO yShIS
Kansas, the governors speech bring
ViVidly to mind an incident of the Mex
can war, where Taylor and Santa Annl
met in q valley and the battle ragged furi
ously, but General Tsylor's maneuverinl
and strategy had failed SO far to NOV,
Santa Annals forces from their most ad
vantageous position. General Taylor OF
the bluff Of the valley viewing the scenes
with his glass, ordered a charge Of tht
Kentucky White-Horse Cavalry on the
left; the cavalry commander led thu
charge under full speed spank up to the
front Of the Mexican forces, and know
ing their great advantage, gave the
order for retreat" and fell back az
quick as he went up; Of course the Mexi
cans followed. General Taylor said wher
he saw the retreat, "When Kentuckisne
run we'll win no battle" Bnt when the
cavalry reached the other side Of the val.
lev, the Mexicsns close to their rear, the
Kentucky general, suiting his action to
his order, said, "Turn, boys. and give 'em
hell" They did, and the battle was won.
Governor Lewelling did not just say so,
but that is the way his speech struck In
on me. JIM NJ. KANE.
OssRwRtomie, Kas.
AT ERIE.
EDITOR ADvoCATE:-Erie has been
crowded to-day owing to the presence of
the governor Of Kansas. We have had
several republican speeches here lately,
the last speaker being Geo. Douglass, of
door breaking notoriety. The crowd to
day was treble in numbers to any that
has yet attended a political meeting
here. Gov. Lewelling was surprise to
those republicans who had not discov-
cred that their papers lied about him
every time his name was mentioned. He
is man Of fine presence, magnetic, elo-
quent, and earnest in his efforts to bet
ter the peoples condition in Kansas.
Many discovered to-day for the first time
that he is q worthy representative Of the
state of Kansas, and is taking more
prominent and important place in the af-
fairs of the west than any predecessor
for years past.
]. M. Dunsmore made one Of his frey,
pointed speeches that has given him the
title Of the "Bald Hornet of the Neosho."
His speech is unsnswersble by any re-
publican, and he is now trying to make
arrangements to overtske Geo. Douglass
in joint discussion Of their respective
houses.
A lesson on the Australian ballot sys-
tenn OF voting was given at the close.
Erie, Kss., October 10, 1898.
AT BELLEvILLE.
EDITOR ADvoCATE:-The largest crowd
that Bslleville has seen for many years
to-day welcomed Gov. LewelliDg to this
part of the state. The opera house was
to su6ocstion by an interested
audience, who listened with the closest
attention for two hours to the earnest,
eloquent appeal of Gov, Lewslling
against the aggression of capital and.cor
porate power and for better legislation
For the people.
It was q most enthusiastic meeting,
and has already resulted in several re-
publicsns openly declaring they will sup
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-10-25

Send for an ADvocATH subscription pla
card 10 hang in your store or oflce.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1893-10-25
AT MIAMI.

EDITOR ADvocATE:-Although the re.
publican anarchists Of Kansas, backed
by the railroads, battered down the state
house unlocked" doors last winter, q
supreme court "unconstituted" the con-
stitution Of the state and set aside q
legally elected house Of the legislature,
Governor Lswelling spoke for three
hours to an overcrowded hall Of earnest
listeners in Paola, the 2lst inst, and
from the courteous manner of his pres
entation Of facts and figures, the nerve
and vim that grand, noble man threw
into the conflict, backed by great
warm heart supported by q massive
frame, standing out boldly upon the hu-
name plRnk-"an injury to the least Is
the concern Of all"-would cause an old
greenbacker like myself, who "kicked"
as early as 1876, TO think that the bsttle
had not yet reached it's zenith in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

Came to Waterbury to Buy Goods and
 Has Not since Keen Seen.
 Frank $. Judd, Bristol business man, is missing and his friends are alarmed Last Monday afternoon he came to this city to buy meat and provisions for his market. He had about $50 with him and told his family he would return on the evening train. Nothing has been heard or seen from him since. His wife has not the slightest knowledge of any reason her husband might have for leaving town and fears that he has been the victim of foul play. His family social and business relations were pleas. ant and it is not believed that he has deserted his family, which consists of a wife and three children. Judd is about D years of age and a man of good habits He was formerly employed as a drum. mer by Pierpont Brothers, the whole sale dealers, of this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
NAueAruck AND VICINITY.
DoInRs of a Day In the Valley Bs4o,
 Thtn City

This City.
 NAUGATUCK, September 15 Quite a number of our citizens have attended the Watertown fair. this week. They speak very we'll of it.
 The assault case of Lena Rudolph was tried before Justice Schwenk yesterday, the assaulted party, Ida Leonard, being able to testify, The accused was con- victed and sentence deferred, she giv- ing bond to keep the peace.
 A light shower yesterday afternoon laid the dust and made travelling quite pleasant for those who desired to attend the concert at Union City, which drew packed house.
 information of Snyder, the barber, who deserted his wife and five children some fortnight since. A committee from the Kings daughters have interested them selves in the family.
 The wedding of Miss Mary Amelia Foster, a well known young lady here, and Charles Nelson Wood of New Jer- sey, took place yesterday. It was a very quiet and pleasant affair. They left on an early train for a short bridal trip.
 One hundred and thirty-hve names were put on the list to be made voters | posed to be democrats, so we were in. formed by one of our town officials. | Dr Futile, A. H. Dayton, A. c. TuttlC and son were off this week to do some deep sea fishing. They were at home yesterday but the fish did not bite well enough for them to bring any home with them.
 John B. Yale took two first and three second prizes on his mare and six colt at W watertown fair.
 An addition is being put to the offic' of Dr Futile to accommodate Dr John son and his patients.
 O'Brien is putting down a new foo | with linoleum covering and says he pro poses to fit up the finest tonsorial room in town.
 The No factory told shop, of Unite, States Rubber Co will open up on Mon day next with about fifty hands. Nor will be put on as soon as it possible [ use them to advantage.
 Dr Delaney has gone to Canada to b absent ten days. During his absence his patients will be attended by Il Freney of Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
TIMELY IOPILS.

Last chance on carpets at Miller & Peck's. For 75 cents moquette carpets worth $1.50.
 F.. G. Kilduff IS Co have marked the price of mems and boys suits lower thar ever before. It is a genuine sale of per ft ct goods.
 Conlon Brothers are offering some oi the greatest barg aims ever known in blank cts, sheetings, towels, etc.
 Don't fail to call at Castles meat mar kets to morrow. Prices have been re duced.
 Curran's great clearing out sale oi mems furnishings to morrow. Price is nc object.
 Two tenements for rent.
 Fall dress goods at Red X Hughes Note the prices to-day.
 Watches at your own price at Lake StrObel X Cos.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
\ Word About Dentistry.

w. H. Lancaster, surgeon dentist, has opened an office in the rooms formerly occupied by Doctors North and Axtelle on Bank street. Dr Lancaster possesses rare skill and has had years of valuable experience. For six months he had charge of the practice of Dr Long of Philadelphia, while the latter was in Europe. He was for six months con- nected with St Agnes hospital for oral surgery in Philadelphia and for two years practiced in NauSatuck. Any one suffering form ulcers, tumors or varicose veins in the mouth may obtain a work upon the subject free at pr Lancaster's office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15

all we'll filled and the lower rooms of
 the large schools are taxed to the full
 capacity. The children are divided as
 follows: High school building, 507; Elm street 527; Clay street, AIS; Bank street, including Webster school, 627; Bishop street, 416; Porter street, 322; Washington street, 273; East Gaylord, 163; Welton street, 235; Long Hill, 255; Ridge street, 253; Sperry street, 23l; Dublin street, Ill; West Side Hill, 1O6. The fall term is generally the time when the younger children crowd tC school, many of them remaining away when the cold weather sets in. The Ridge street school is the building most heavily taxed. The total enrolment it
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
POLICE COURT.
A One Armed Peddler Had no Money
 Pay a IIcense and Mas Arrcrtrh

A One Armed Peddler Had no Money to
 Pay License and Was Arrested.
 Mary Watson, for drunkenness, WAS fined $1 and costs this morning.
 John B. Erban went into night cafe very drunk early this morning and en- gagged in a political dispute in which he was worsted. Sergeant Dodds arrested him. He was fined S without costs.
 Hugh Foley was drunk last night. He was ordered home by Officer Cahey, but instead of going called the officer names. He was locked up and thIs morning got $5 fine.
 Frank Love was arrested yesterday by Officer Thomas for selling lead pencils without license. Love has only one hand and said he belonged in Massa- chusetts. When asked if he could pay license, he said he had only sixty-six \ cents and the court could have that. The court was lenient with him and ad- journed his case for thirty days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-15
ACCIDENT AND INCIpsN1.
4 Man and His Dog Drowned In the
 River at Derby.

The body of middle aged, unknown man was found in the Housatonic river off the docks in Derby about 10 o'clock last night. The man was seen coming down the river in a boat with & dog The boat overturned off the docks and the man grasped the dog 80 that both went down. No means of identification were found.
 Henry Quitmeyer, twelve years old was struck by the | o'clock west bound express in Bridgeport yesterday after. noon and instantly killed. He ran under the gates behind the east bound freight.