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The Washington times., 1894-08-20
Obeyiug Instructions.

Stranger-Is the editor at home?
Servant-Yes. sir; but he's engaged.
Stranger-wilI you please tell him that his
house is on fire?
Servant-Impossible. He gave strict orders
that he was not to be disturbed.-Judges
The Washington times., 1894-08-20
Costly WARsHIPs.

The Weather To-day.
Fair; south winds.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
35 Complete Novels

neatly bound, and a years subscrip-
ton to q large 16 page, illustrated
monthly magazine for only 80 cents.
This is a most liberal offer us House
hold Topics, the magazine referred to,
is a high class paper, replete with
stories Of love, adventure, travel, and
short interesting and instructive
sketches of fact and fancy; and in the
list of 80 novels are such treasures as
"a Brave Coward, " by Robert Louis
Stevenson; "a Blacksmith's Daugh-
ter" by Eta w. Pierce; ''Ninetta,"
a most pleasing story by NJ. 4. Caldor;
"a Gilded Sin" and Between Two
Sins, by the author of Dora Thorne;"
"The Truth of It," by the popular
writer, Hugh Conway; and the Moore
house Tragedy" rather sensational,
by Mrs. Jane c.. Austin; "A Heroine"
a delightful story by Mrs. Rebecca
H. Davis; "Wall Flowers" by the
popular Marion Harland, and the
great story Guilty or Not Guilty" by
Amanda NJ. Douglass. Space forbids
mentioning the other novels: but they
are all the same high grade, popular,
bright, romantic, spicy, interesting
stories.
The 80 novels and the current issue
of Household Topics will be sent you
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ing for a mere song; and will be ap.
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Send at once 80 cents to Household
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Tired, Weak, Nervous,

Means impure blood, and overwork or
too much strain on brain and body.
The only way to cure is to feed the
nerves IN pure blood. Thousands of
people certify that the best blood puri-
fer, the best nerve tonic and strength
builder is Hoods Sarsaparilla. What
it has done for others it will also do for
you-Hood's Cures.
Nervousness, loss of appetite and
general debility all disappear when
Hoods Sarsaparilla is persistently
taken, and strong nerves, sweet sleep,
strong body, sharp appetite, and in a
world, health and happiness follow the
use of Hood Sarsaparilla.
The strong point about Hoods Sar-
saparilfa is that they ale permanent,
because they start from the solid foun-
dation of purified, vitAlized and en-
riched blood.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Notice to Defendant in an Attachment.
j. s. Stuart vs.. R.. P. Buckner,

d. ,. stuart VS.. IL. L. Buckner.
70 r. P. Buckner: In pursuance of
an order heretofore made and entered
by Chas. A. Reeves, a Justice of the
Peace for Washington County, Tenn,
in an attachment suit wherein j. s.
Stuart is the plaintiff and you are de-
PENDANT, you are hereby notified that
upon the affidavit of the plaintiff in
which it is alleged that you are in
debted to him in the sum of $14 80 due
by note, and that you are a non-resi-
dent of the State Of Tennessee, a writ
Of attachment was issued on December
10, 1913, against you by E. Armstrong,
u Justice of the Peace for said WASH
ington County, which writ came to
the hands of Jefferson Fields, a Con-
stable of said county and was by him
on the 21st day of April '94. duly levied
upon certain property of yours, to-wit 4:
About forty acres of land lying in the
Fourth Civil District of said Washing.
ton County, on Big Cherokee Creek,
adjoining the lands of VIM. CARRIER on
the west, Garber's heirs on the south,
Johnson OIL the east and Hufine on the
north, as appears by the return of said
constable made on the 21st day of
April, "a, to said Chas. A. Reeves,
Justice as aforesaid. Now, you, the
said R. P. Buckner, are hereby required
to appear at noon on the 23rd day of
June, '94, at the Office of the said Chas.
A. Reeves, Esq, in the town of Jones'
boro, in the Fifteenth Civil District of
Washington County, Tennessee, before
him as the Justice having c%ognizance
of this case, then and there to defend
this action so commenced against you
by attachment, otherwise the cause
will be proceeded in against you ex-
parte. G. A. REEVES, j. p.
Jonesboro, Tenn, this May 81, "a. At.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Short Cuts of Success,

The Collapse of another of those as
sociations promising extraordinary
profits from small investments serves
to emphasize a lesson of great import
ance to people who are always looking
for rapid ways to get rich. As a mat
ter of fact, all schemes of this nature
are essentially respective and and GER
tain to prove disappoint. They an
tagonize the fixed and controlling
laws of business, as well as the logic
of cause and effect, and the teachings
of general experience. The c~alcula-
tions of sure and quick gain that they
present are simply a species of ingen-
ious a~rithraetical sophistry which will
not for a moment stand the test of
practical analysis. No intelligent man
needs to be told that figures can be
made to lie, in spite of their proverbial
yeracity /; and the ~falsehoods thus con.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
The Value of the County Paper as a
Party Educator.

Let every Republican put himself
on the stand PROFOUND such questions
as these
Is there a Republican paper published
in or near your county the editor of
which is known to be an earnest and
honest Republican? If so, do you get
a copy of such paper regularly, and do
you pay for it promptlyp
Do you make any effort to induce
your friends to aid in extending the
circulation of local Republican papersY
Do you advertise in such papers as
freely and fully as your business will
permit?
Is your friendship for The Republic
can press active or passive? Are you
aware that the Republican party has
been put at a great disadvantage
though the failure of Republicans to
give liberal aid and support to the Re-
publican press? "
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
They Want NnmnS-

The Russell Art Publishing Co., of
02o Arch ST., Philadelphia, desire the
name and address of a few people in
every town who are interested in works
of art, and to secure them they offer to
send free, Cupid Guides the Boat" a
.superbly executed water color picture,
size 10x13 inches, suitable for framing,
and sixteen other pictures about same
size, in colors, to any one sending them
at once the ame and address of ten
persons admirers of fine pictures) to-
gether with six two cent stamps to
cover expense of mailing, etc. The
regular price. Of these pictures is 81,
but they can all be secured free by any
person forwarding the names and
stamps promptly.
Note, The editor of this paper has
already received copies of above pic
lures and consider them really "Gems
of Art" At.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Low Rates.

Ticket Agents of the East Tennessee
Virginia and Georgia Railway System
will sell tickets to Dallas Texas, and
return at greatly reduced rates on ac-
count of the Southern Baptist Conven-
ton, May II to 10. Tickets will be sold
May 7 to 8 inclusive. Call on nearest
Agentor write, G. A. BENsCoTER, D. P.
A., Knoxville, Tenn. B. w. WRENN,
Genl. Pass. Agent, Knoxville, Tenn.
j. J. FARNswoRTH, D. P. A., Atlanta,
Ga,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know it's value, and those
who have not, have o the opportun-
lily to try it free. Call on the adver-
tised druggist and get trial bottle free.
Send your name and address to II. E.
Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get a
sample box of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills free, as well as a copy of Guide to
Health and Household Instructor, Free.
All of which is guaranteed to do you
good and costs you nothing at F. E.
Britton' S drug store.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
InSOlvent Notice.

The insolvency of the estate of w. R.
Fine, deceased, having been suggested
to the County Court of Washington
County, Tenn, all persons having
claims against said estate are hereby
notified to appear and file the same
authenticated in the manner prescribed
by law with the Clerk of said Court,
On or before the 18th day of September,
1894. ANY claims not filed within the
time aforesaid will be forever barred
both in law aud equity. This May IA,
1894.
DAVID SCOTT, Administrator.
JACOB LEAB, Clerk.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Chain Of Lakes. Wamnaca. Wis.

The attention of those figuring on a
place for their summer outing" is
called to Waupaca, Wis, located On
the Wisconsin Central Lines, about 200
miles from Chicago. 1t is a delightful
spot, surrounded by a beautiful chain
of lakes, which abound in bass, trout,
pike, pickerel and muskallonge. Good
hotel accommodations at rates within
reach ofall. Forfull particulars, maps
and guide books, address Jas. q. Pond,
Genl. Passr. Agt., Milwaukee, Wis.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
See the Worlds Fair for Fifteen Cents.

Upon receipt of your address and if
teen cents in postage stamps, we will
mail you prepaid our Souvenir Port
folio of the Worlds Columbian Expo
sition, the regular price is Fifty cents
but as we want you to have one, we
make the price nominal. You will find
it a work of art and a thing to. be priced.
1t contains full page views Of the great
buildings, with descriptions of same,
and is executed in highest style of art,
If not satisfied with it, we will refund
the stamps and let You keep the book.
Address IL. L. Bucklen & Co., Chicago,
III.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Don't DELAY

1t is your duty to yourself to get rid
of the foul accumulation in your
blood this spring. Hoods Sarsaparilla
is just the medicine you need to purify,
vitalize and enrich your blood. That
tired feeling which affects nearly every
one in the spring is driven off by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the great spring medicine
and blood purifier.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
Southern Recipes.

The cream of cook books, contains
the best recipes of the old books and
many never before in print.
The New South Cook Book is beau
tifully bound, and will be sent to any
address upon the receipt Of ten cents in
postage.
B. w. WRENN, G. P. A., E. t., V. G..
Knoxville, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

the Illinois Republicans are acting
wisely in keeping the Senatorial ques-
ton out of the campaign. 1t will be
time enough to attend to that matter
after they carry the State by a proper
and decisive majority.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

The census reports show that since
the close of the wal onward to 1890,
when the latest computation was made
the increase in the wealth of the coun-
try was continuous and rapid. Since
the Democratic party came into power,
however, the tendency has been in the
other direction. The value of the coun-
try's real estate and personal property
has declined many billions of dollars
since March 4, 1898.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

The commercial reports show that
business is trying It's best to revive,
but that the process ID slow and uncer-
tain on account of the tariff tinkering
the meanaces all forms of industry.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

Hill predicts that Sin the end a tar
if bill will be passed, but he does not
say that it will be the one now pending
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

C%oxeyism has about run its course,
and the country will 500 forget that
such q thing ever existed.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

Hoods Pills become the favorite
cathartic with everyone who tries them.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

You don't seem to want employ
ment.'
Eyes, l do, ma'am," replied Mean
dering Mike, in an injured tone.
but you don't do the work when it
is offered you.n
81 know it. Yes see, I've spent so much
of my time lookin' fur work that l CANT
git my hand in ON no other kind of a
job.n
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06
IF all the gold in mint or bank,
LII IL nrEhl Als.-a 49, L

IF all the gold in mint or bank,
All earthly things that mer call
wealth.
Were mine, with every titled rank,
I'd give them all for precious
health.n
Thus in anguish wrote q lady teacher
to a near friend, telling of pitiless
headache, of smarting pain, or pain in
back and loins, of detection, weakness
and nervous, feverish unrest. The
friend knew both causes and cure and
flashed back the answer, Take DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription" The
distressed teacher obeyed, was restored
to perfect health, and her daily duties
once more became a daily pleasure.
For lady teachers, salesladies and
others kept long standing, or broken
down by exhausting work, the Pre-
scription" is a most potent restorative
tonic, and a certain cure for all female
weakness. Guaranteed to cure in every
case or money refunded. See printed
guarantee around each bottle.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

Fbroid, ovarian and other Tumors
cured without resort to surgery. Book,
with numerous references, sent on re-
ceipt of 10 cents in stamps. Worlds
~Dispensary Medical Association, Buffa-
To-, New York,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

"The first wealth is health" said the
Concord philosopher, and he was right.
What is wealth worth without a sound
body and strong nerves to enjoy lifeY
The root of the whole troubles usually
the liver. We strongly advise our
readers who are troubled with sick
headache, dizziness, or our stomach,
to try Ramona Tonic Liver Pills. They
are working wonderful cures in this
vicinity. Only 20 cents at F. E. Brit
tons drug store. Sample dose free.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

Hoods Sarsaparilla is absolutely I'M
equalled as a blood purifier and
strengthening medicine. 1t is the
ideal spring medicine. Try it.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

Senator Mills refusal to see Boos
Havemeyer, of the Sugar Trust, was one
of the happiest inspirations of his life.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-06

The only opportunity that the Demo
Gratis improve are those of doing things
that should be avoided.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
Fiji up the Water Courses,

The first artesian well OF Series i,
four contracted to be put down in Dope
las county under the provisions of il.
artesian well law, has been comnlate,
and formally accepted from the contra
tors by the county commissioners Tn.
well is located at the head OF Andrea,
creek, water course without watsr
except for short time in the spring /
937 feet deep, flows 800 gallons Der
minute, with a temperature oi 6l degrees
The successful completion OF the well At
this time means much. The wateris al.
ready being drawn for miles in all dire.
tions by farmers for domestic purposes
The remaining three wells in other local.
ties are to be pushed to completion a
rapidly as possible.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
WaahingfOn.


The senate passes bill for the exclu-
sion and deportation of anarchists.
President Cleveland vetoed the bill
for the relief of Eugene Wells, late
captain of the Twelfth infantry.
Secretary Carlisle has decided to
postpone action looking to increasing
the gold reserve until after the disposal
Of the tariff bill
Among the nominations sent to the
senate was that Of Amos NJ. Thayer Of
Missouri to be judge of the Eighth jul
dicial circuit.
House Democrats caucus on the tariff
without action. The statement is
made that the senate bill must pass,
IL any.
A bill subjecting national bank notes
and national treasury notes to state
taxation passes the senate. 1t has al
ready passed the house.
Colored employees Of the government
In Washington charge that colored
concern is trying to blackmaii them out
of campaign contributions. The civil
service commission will investigate.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
Held Over From Last Year.

The crop prospects are not SO badia
lankton county as have been reported.
Oats and corn yields are light. but wheat
is up to the average and there is plenty
OF it. Many OF the farmers have then
granaries full oil wheat and corn iron
last year $ crop and will scarcely realip
that there has been a shortage this year
A few weeks ago considerable alarm was
felt for the hay crop. hnt where corn
promised failure it has been cut ands
being dried for fodder. Rains any time
within two weeks will freshen the grass
and permit pasturing until late IN the
fall. The greatest loss from drouth %
vegetables OF all kinds. There has been
no such dry weather III that county loF
more than thirty years.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
Benevolent Mission.

W. S. Sherrard, superintendent Of the
Children home, OF Sioux Falls, hasgone
to White, this state, on a laudable MS
sion. A few days ago Peter Glegler, o.
that place, tried to ravish his adopted
daughter, young girl OF = years. ne
was aided and abctted BY his VIE;
Both We're arrested, the former placed
under $500 bonds to await the action
OF the grand Jury and the latter slmps
fined So. The young girl lett the honT
and has been cared Tor since by nelsl.
bors. Supt Sherrard went there TO s.
cure, ii possible. letters oil guardansnlp'
oil the girl, aud ii he is successful he wl
place her in some good home. she ha'
never been in charge of any benevoltn'
association.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
A Close Call for Clark.

Fire at Clark started few even'ne'
ago, in the oil shed OF N. S. Brown .as ~
tween his hardware store and iar,n l4aa ma
,hinery building. Just how y s'aaao aa;ur
is q mystery and the fact of It's a,eo Is,Ds :
ont out without serious loss ls nis Il
miracle. There was a barrel eaen enros Il
gasoline and kerosene and two oa, lnben
d machine oils, and the flames, Wine Wine
discovered, had enveloped the gasoltt gh,otet
tank. The chemical engine and a puvid pnJed
brigade OF at least fifty men respJhnthe the
promptly. The flames shot throus h;oh
ROOT, which is fully twenty ieee ieee.an{Iy nfI
Mad the fire not been put out lns.ald s..onld
the entire east side oi First street MON srorn
nave burned, as there was wihu ,,I snlly
the south and had the oil gov n.
ablaze the force would have pesn e me
adequate to quench it. Mos, MI Jht,ock
merchandise and furniture IN 1he ahout
vas moved into the street. Loss o.
1900.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17

At the United States land ofhce u
Huron business for the month OF july
was up to the average, in spite OF 'De
hard times. The total number OF ac1es nae
acquired during the month was lo,ooo'
AZ. OF this there were four cash entries,
covering 32S.76 acres: as final tllnp
culture entries, 1911 80 acres; 30 nome.
stead entries, 6.221 acres; 2S iinal noll. :as.
stead entries, 4,4S2.97 acres. beslusl ber1
the above $3.50 acres were put TO eo Ieeoso eo
as state indemnity lands, and l3,4oo'oy, sa .,
acres for the state agricultural colless "a =
brookings, making a grand totai o. !, T., -
72O acres for the month. The totM QUIZ :
celpts for the office for July was sl''ial Il
O9. The showing is an excellent one :"
conditions considered.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17
Criminal DOings.

A dangerous gang OF counterfeiters
in Connecticut is broken up
A Philadelphia man shoots his wife,
her uncle and himself.
A vigilance committee. formed dur
ing the Cripple Creek strike in Colora-
do. is unearthed.
An Iowa man kills his sweetheart.
mortally wounds her mother and sister
and then commits suicide.
Judges at Helena. Mont. charge an
attorney Of that city with subornation
of perjury.
Martin E. Yates, Of Goshen, Ind.
committed suicide at the Windsor ho-
tel. New York. by taking poison.
Postmaster John A. Wilson of Cas-
ner. ILL.,. was shot and seriously wound
ed by two unknown men. Cause un-
known.
Vernen Riley was instantly killed at
Toledo. Ohio. while forcing an entrance
into the residence of Clifford Eddy.
Robert Hodges. Eddy's brother in law,
did the shooting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Smith had af amily
fight ut Frankfort, Ind. which ter
minated in the woman seizing rifle
and firing a 3S-caliber bullet into her
husbands body.
Ludwig Gassner died at La Porte.
Ind. from wounds inflicted probably
by robbers. He was found in his
dooryard unconscious and never recoy-
cred
Eight of the men who resorted to
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17

Members OF the Sioux Fan, !,
partment have Just made a d,a,' ~
which will net them dollars, Ths s's
for the past five years been n,s' Nv aaa
schoolpoll tax annually. Thew s Sas
learned that they are eSemnt a'saN
poll tax under the state law ~ Iron
secured their release from Tho -1sv ,nav haN
sessment and now they contamn,A, npA y
manding from the city q reSnnla nl,ale u
money paid in this way during e, io.I
years. lO'ns
For the benefit of those who mi,t.
sire to take a trip to Devils Gr,h -
satisfy themselves with a sight 4 J
many curiosities and wonders uh;., ~I
to be seen there, says a corresnonas' w
the Sioux Falls Press, it NAV \,
that the gulch cannot be ionna sat
Brandon, as stated by Sioux Parasa asa'
per. but within the corporate m,a u,s %
Garretson and only about eichtr hI.'s q
from the center OF the city. Os
The people in Union township, tvs,..
miles northwest OF kimbaIl, ara :,
much excited over the discovers Il.
is thought to be a child 5 grave i
found on a claim owned BY a Mr. T..
mlngs, a single man. So far q. i
neighbors know no child has died IN a.
vicinity lately, and when the 6nd;ns va J.
the mound was reported hall \ A. I
men went to investigate. They dDs u.a !
up and found a box about two iept H.. !.
on the top OF which was wr;t..:,
Dead; was received at kimball denos ,,1. /
This seems to have frightened the ;ny. rys
tigators and they replaced the box M sla
the hole with earth and noti6aa ',a 4.
proper officials, and thorough invs,s i
cation will be made.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-08-17

unlawful tactics in the Tabor trouoies
at Paterson, N. j., were gwen sen
tences ranging from three monuls "
six years.
Oran Mccormick Of Indianapolis,
Ind, crawled under a house TO a'o,a
arrest, where Patrolman kel1er coulo
only reach him by taking OH every
stitch of clothing and going IN altef
him, which he did successfully.
Albert c.. Ward, one Of the most
accomplished crooks and forsers IN the
country. whose home is in indianapolis,
Ind, was arrested and jailed IN .lnclh-
natl for forgery. He is an ola man,
over 66 years of age.
While waiting for train at the
union depot in st. Louis John f. Land
more was enticed behind some cars
gagged. robbed and stripped to the
skin He did not succeed in 1reeln2
himself from his bonds until the car
had reached Tyson, about twenty miles
out
John Cullen. aged 81, one of the ear
liest settlers Of kokomo, Ind. died from
voluntary starvation. A few weeks
ago his tongue was amputated for the
removal of canverous growth. Four
teen days ago he resolved he would
end his life by starvation and kept
his word.
William B. Melville, the young col
lection clerk of the Bank of California,
who was recently arrested for embez-
element after his flight to Nebraska
and who now confesses to embeZzle-
ments aggregating S34, 900 during a
period extending over several years.
was sentenced at San Francisco to
eight years in the San Quentin peniten-
tiary