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The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-08-08

give up the enemy evidently became
discouraged, is their fire gradually
grew weaker until it bad,ulmost ceased
by daybrcak. When you ordered the
brigade to move Odt the nearest line
0i the enemy ! could sec WAS ut the
edge OF the wood some distance from
tho works. They had abandoned the
open ground in front Of our centre and
right, which the day before was !,
mass of troops. estimate their loss
in our front at two thousand. ours pro
portionately large
Every Confederate who was i'm hear.
ing OF that battle can testify TO the
continuous firing, which lasted nearly
all night, concentrated on one point.
Time and distance are estimated. We
were too busy entertaining the people
in our front to note the time or measure
the distance accurately. One Of the
prisoners told me he Thought it. was
Gen. Barlow who demanded Il sur
render.
The oak tree chippci down by minnie
balls Is mute witness to the splendid
fOrtitudc and endurance Of the Con-
federatc soldier as IXcmpliticd by Me-
GOwan brigade, who charged, rccHp-
turcd and held Bloo'iy Brnd at the
battle Of SputtsylvanIa Court House
on tho day and night Of ,hc l3th OF
May, lSGl.
Very lluly, your old comrudr.
|. t.. liI'NT.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-08-08

a REAL ESTATE STORT.--An Oma-
ha real estate story in Munscys
Magazine relates that a farmer came
into town, called at an agents Office,
;Lpd sand that he wanted To trade ms
farm for some city lots. " All right,
tac dealer replied get into my Dug
gy, and I'll drive you to sec some Of
INC finest residence sites in the world
water, sewers, paved streets, cement
sidewalks. electric lights anl shade
trees" They drove on for several
miles. getting pretty far out into the
country lh.j 3GchL : hJr:c zen; fast,
aud MS tongue still laster, ai nc cXpa-
tiatcd upon The beauty OF the sur
rOund'ngs, the convenience OF the To-
cation, ITS proximity to tao city, thc
abundant means Of communications,
tho improvements mace or projected,
and the certainty Of rapid increase
in the value Of tho lots. He hac
reached the middle Of his pration whcr
he incidentally asked MS companion
Where did you say your Iarm wa
at?' "Oh," the other answered. "w
passed it coming out mere. Us abon
two miles nearer town.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-08-08
"A delegation of citizens Of Atlanta

"A delegation Of citizens Of Atlanta
Ga, including Mayor King and cxGov.
Bullock, has been in session with
President Spencer, Of the Southern
Railway Company, in New York, en-
dcavoring to secure the removal OF the
headquarters OF the company from
Washington to Atlanta. President
Spencer informed tho Atlanta delcga
tiOn that he had never considered the
question Of Che removal OF the head
qua't rs from Washington, lut he
would take tho matter under advise
mCnt.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-08-08
The smallpox scare in Patrick

The smallpox scare in Patrick
County, Virginia, near the North Caro-
lima limo, is creating considerable
excitement. These cities have quar-
antincd against the affected district,
and eight deaths and twenty-one cases
are reported. Several citizens are
saiG to be leaving Martinsville ant
other places nearby on account OF tn,
disease.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-08-08

Tho Prince and Princess OF Wales
have publicly expressed their distastc
of cmbalming tho dead and in favor
of royalty and all othcr people being
buried, underground, 80 that ashes
may indeed go speedily to ashes ant
dust to dust.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-08-08

Rev. 0. S. Stringfe,d Of Wakefield,
N. c., says: "Fivo boxes of Japanese
Pile Cure cured mo aftor II years suf-
foring." Sold by Carpenter Bros,
GreenVille, S. G.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1895-08-08

Japanese Liver Pellets cure bilious
ness, sour stomach and all kidney and
liver troubles. Small and mild. Sold
by Carpcnter Bros, Grecnvillc, S. Q.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

Chief Justice Waite's Amusing story OIL
Ro.cne Conkiing.

Chief Justice Waite, who delighted 10
tell legal stories. once told me TINS So, 80.
about Evarts and Conkling, writes En- 81,
Perkins 10 the Chicago "Times-heraiu'
Roscoe Conkllne came into Mr. EVarts
Office one day when he was sou"o
lawyer In quite Z nervous state
.eYou seem to be very much exclted'
Mr.. Conkling,- said Mr.. Evarts as Kos
coe walked up and down the room.
Yes. I'm provoked-I am provoked,
said Mr.. Conkling. II never had ciieit
dissatisfied about my fee before.
well. what's the matter" asked MI.
Evarts.
why I defended Gibbons for arson.
you know Tie was convicted, put
did hard work for him. j took nun 10
the Superior Court and he was convicted
then on to the Supreme Court ana inc
Supreme Court confirmed the Judsneh,
and gave lin ten years in the penn
Tertiary. I charged him 5000. and now
Gibbons IS ETumblinS about lt-says II
too much. Now, Mr. LVarts. ASK !ou'
Il ! really charged too much2
well" said Mr.. Evaris, very delib-
0eratelv. ''of course you did great deal
OF work. and $500 is not 4 very big
fee. but to be frank with you. Dir. Conk-
lin. my deliberate opinion is-that-he-
might-have- heen-convicted- for-less-
money"
chief Justice Fuller tells many legal
stories Once. lie said, he was quite
shocked during a real estate trial IN
Chicago. IL was years and years ago,
wnen John wentworth was said 10 go
every morning and look through knot
hole in n fence around a vacant State
street lot. When asked by Thomas
Hoyne what pleasure there was looking
through the knot hole Wentworth said:
why. IT is n sensation-an inexpressi'
bic sensation for me TO look through that
board fence without a mortgage on IT,
Tom j. Reed tells me that when Chiei
Justice Fuller was q boy he belonged 10
a debating club in Oldtown. ne one
evening capital punishment was debated.
The deacon OF the church was for hang
ing Young Fuller was opposed TO cap
ital punishment
Said the deacon. quoting from the Mo-
sale law: Whose sheddeth mans blood.
by man his blood shall be shed" Think
ing this TO be a bombshell TO his oppon-
ents he dwelt upon IT until his time had
expired. when young Fuller sprang % his
feet and said
Surprising we take the law which the
gentleman has quoted and see what the
logical deduction would come 10. For
example. one man kills another; another
man kills him, and so on. until we come
TO tho last man on earth. Who's going
to kill him? He dare not commit suicide
! for that same law forbids IT, Now, dea-
con-" continued the boy. what are YOU
| going 10 do with that last man.
The boys logic called out rounds OF
| applause and vanquished the deacon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
The Song Of the Socks.

with apologies to Thomas Hord)
with fingers punctured and torn.
With pipe stuck under his nose
A bachelor sat In "A bachelors Gen
parning the holes In his hose
Darn-darn--darn
Those hose with the fancy clocks
And still with a voice OF doiorous Pi,ch
He sang the "Song Of the Socks.
''Darn-darn-darn,
While the landlady takes shooze'
And darn--darn-darn'
While the boys are taking their BOOZE
It's oh, that / might become
A Simpson from Kansas SOIL,
Where man has never sock 10 wear,
IL this be Christian toll!
"Daril-dai n-darn.
While the smoke gets in my eyes,
Darn --darn-darn
These holes OF prodgious size.
Heel and instep and toe
Toe and instep and neel,
TIL over my stocking ! fall asleep
And am walked by the prick OF the steel.
20 men with sisters dear.
a men with mothers and wives
You don't know what snap you nave
Compared with bachelors hNes'
Ddfn-ddin-udIl.
while the smoke Creeps into my nose,
Darning al once with double thread
My thumb as well as my hose
-darn-darn
MY labors never stay.
And what are the wages? bed and
board
with prunes three times Gay.
That folding-bed and this chty hooT.
a tsble-a squeaky chair
A vail with a chrome of ancient date
And mirror the worse Of wear
ooh, but to breathe the breath
OF the cowshp and primrose sweet,
with the sky above my n sad.
And no stockings on my feet
For only one short hour
To feel as ! used TO feel
Before ] wrestled with fold nG-be1s
Or tested boarding. house NEAL
With fingers punctured and torn
With a pipe stuck under his nose
A bachelor sat in a bachelors den,
Darning the holes in his hose.
Darn-darn-dain
Those hose with the fancy clocks:
And still in voice where SORROW purls.
Would that its tone could reach the girls.
He sung this Song of the Socks
w. G. j., in Chicago News.
In Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
SIC TRANSIT GLORIA.

Now, science and invention have accom-
plshed wond'rous things.
Discoycry's the order OF the day.
Rut tho greatest of them all. perhaps
that genius TO MS brings
Was the man who wrote Ia ia Fa
Boom Decay.
For days he was hero. the greatest In
the land.
On every side the people paused 10 say
els his genius not appaiing, ms i"'e"-
lions simply grand.
This man who wrote Ia Ra Ra Boom
Dcay?
But nckle. tickle fortune-ah me. the sor-
Soon turned her smiling face another
And now with Annie Rooney In the
drcary. darksOme shade
Rests the man who wrote Ia IA t'H
Boom Decay
Yet this brings consolation to the rad
sick moriafs heart.
Soon lives OF Nap" VIII all nave hau
their say, - .atr
Miss OFcrrall's day Is ovcr-yes, iair
TrllDy must depart, -, No.,
And with Nap. 80 Join Ia Pa RIA Boom
George V. Hobart.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Mr.. ChOate', Joke

There was a recent legal division in
which the Supreme Court of Minnesota
solemnly declares that YOU need not en-
ploy drunkard for locomotive engineer.
This recalls "A story of "A former distin-
guished Chief Justice of Massachusetts.
Rufus Choate. in reading long deposit
ton In court several times said sheet
ing" where the manuscript read shirt
ing" The judge corrected him. but the
blunder was repeated. and, becoming i'm
patient, the Judge grOwled out: "S-h i-r-t
spells shirt. Mr.. Choate." Yes, yes. your
Honor" said Choate. but il did not re-
quire a decision of the Supreme Court
TO establish the fact. Detroit Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
M MAD WHEELS.
Looking for n Remedy for n Watch lie
Swallowed

The small boy had "A restless, unhappy
look as he approached the young man
who was calling on his sister.
Il wouldn't tell anybody but you
about it," he said. conhdentially.
About what?
"About what's happened TO me. But
i thought you might help me.
In what way
do you remember that little bit OF a
gold watch my sister had?
Yes
Il was fooling with It, and sister was
coming. and put 1t IN my mouth 10
keen her from seeing g. and the first
thing | knew | swallowed it,
How long ago."
This afternoon. If you put your ear
down TO my chest you can hear me
ticking inside"
You'd better have a doctor
Then have to let the folks know.
Sister saws you have wheels ia your head
sometimes, and l thought mebbe you
tell me what you do for EN-, an that u
might fit this case. '-fhiladelphia
Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Ingenious jim.

Here, Jim, take these two cakes. and
give the smaller one 10 your brother
James examined the cakes carefully.
appeared undecided. ana finally took
heroic bite out OF one OF them, which
he passed over TO his brother. with me
remark:
There Tommy. I've made you small
er one: they were both the same size. -
TIT BIS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

A man named Simmons Is said 70 have
declined 10 become tho private secretary
OF a man named Green for peculiar
reason. The salary was tempting and
the work would have been light and
agreeable but. then. as he said, he
couldn't bear the thought OF signing let
ters: Green, per Simmons"
c mpanicn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

That's a funny way 70 begin an ad'
vertisoment." said the physicians wife.
do your own dyeing" Here. femme
see that" said her husband, IN some
alarm. ooh. IL only refers 10 clothes.
was afraid IL was some scheme for doing
away with our profession. "-Cincinnatt
Enquirer"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

Old Gentleman-"Wh are you crying
about. my little man."
Little Willie-"All my brothers hez got
q holiday. and l hain't got none"
Old Gcntleman-'What? That's too
bad How is that?
Willie (betwoen sobs)--"I-don't go-to
school yet"-Pittsburg Bulletin"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Righ Recommendation.

she-'I bought a beautiful box Of CT
gars to-day"
He-'But I've got cigars 10 burn. al
ready"
Yes: but they were so cheap Inc
man told me the box alone was worth
the price 7 paid. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
An Old Story.

THAT steam heater in my room makes
a good deal OF noise" said the nervous
guest TO the hotel clerk"
The naughty official stared at him.
IL say that steam heater In my room
makes a great deal OF noise,' he re-
peated.
IL heard you say It," was the reply.
I'm a far-off voice OF ennui. THAT isn't
original. my dear fellow. Washington
Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
One.

Johnsey-"Jenkins. l believe you have
some OF the elements Of success about
YOU"
Jenkins-"Not a shilling. old man.
Honor bright You'd be welcome TO II
il | had"-spare Moments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

1. Said Mrs Pry. II want 10 buy
A cyclOmeter for Pry's wheel
| would like to know if his stories are
SO.
And his awful rides are real;
And ] want TO be as fly. you see,
As his bike, and hence this deal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
The TurkeyS HYMN.

Old Turkey-"what hymn is that you're
gobbling. my Children
The Young Flock Would Not Live
Always papa"
Old Turkey (musing sadly)-"Ha! can
his be a mere coincidence y"-Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
The plnrnl.

The Count-''Ah, mees. you climb ze
Mattehorn2 Eat was a foot to be proud
Of"
she-"Pardon me. count but you mean
feat"
The Count-"O-o-hl You climb it more
IAN nce?"-Pick-Me-J
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Ahoui the Same.

Joniey-"Yes, sir. / was once I'D in a
balloon with a crazy man. L don't sup
pose you can even imagine the horror
OF such an experience"
Jimley-'.I don't know about that, I've
gone 10 IN an elevator with a small boy
running it."-ROxbury Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
In q WIGS Name.

Eckstein - "Wogglebaum wants der
courts 10 change his name. ] don't see
Wy. Watts IN nameY
SolOnOns- CwhO knows dot depends.
| II u vas your yifes name sometimes der
| whole Freshness vas IN iL'-Plck-Me-U p.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
The Passing Horse.

wickwire-"There car be no doubt that
the horse is rapidly passing"
Mudge-"Msbbe; but the ones l bet
on don't seem 20 pass anything very
much. Indianapolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Mailing for Proof

Freddie told Mr.. Loveman that you
said you We're going TO kiss him next
time he came TO the house"
Maud-"You horrid boy. What did he
say?'
Freddie-"Sald he wouldn't believe 1t
IN he had II from your own lips. -
Rrooklyn LIFE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

ooh. children. you are so noisy to-
day can't you be little stiller and
be,ter?"
Now. grandma, you must be q little
considerate and not scold Us. You see,
IL IL wasn't for Us you wouldn't be a
grandma at all.''-Tcxas Sifungs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Marks of Insanity

Insurance Examiner-"Has there been
any insanity in your family
Mrs De AvnoO-"Weli, my sister mar
ried a man who hadn't cent."-New
Yory Weekly"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

Simmons-"How in the world do you
get yourself into the proper frame Of
mind 10 write those pessimistic poems?'
Tlmmins-"I use a fountain pen."-ln
dianapOlls Journal"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
He roIloved Orders.

Laura-"And now you must see papa"
Pecinald-"I have seen him-or, rather
he has seen me. He told me yesterday
that ] either had 10 declare myself or
stay out of the house. indianapolis Tri-
bune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Coming to the Front.

NIcSwatters-'I always said that Jag
son would come 20 the front"
McSwitters-"Wh hat, that worthless fell
lOW2'
NcSwatters-"Yep. He's n bellboy in a
hotel now. "-Syracusc Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
The NV 10 Win.


Uncle 'Rastus-"I done won dat turkey
at de rattle tonight"
Aunt Dinah-'Yo' was lucky. eh?"
Vas. 1 was po-ful lucky. While. de
res was sha.Iin' dice 'scused myself
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Papa's Hour Glass.

Teacher-"Now. Tommy. tell US what
an hour-glass Is"
Tommy uhoughtfully)-'Guess 1t must
b what papa takes 70 often."-Tyuth>
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

"Er pufick lady" said Uncle Eben.
"doan' keep talkln' bout how good
turkeys gwinter tas' ter her neighbors
dat can't afford muffin but chicken. -
Washington Star"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Good Prnctice.

Manager-"You've learned 10 fall in
that death scene much better than you
did two weeks ago"
Leading Lady-''Yes; I've been practic-
ing riding on the cable cars. Truth"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

DIR. Killem-"Your mother-in-law Will
have 10 go 10 a warmer climate
Ben HenDecked with tears OF JOY In ms
eyes)-"Doctor. will you perform the
operation ?"-Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
His Acquaintance

Briggs-"You know Cadets. don't
your"
Brasgs-"Oh. have listening
acquaintance with him. "-Indianapolis
journal"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
A Dangerous Case.

PATIENT wish TO consult you In re-
gard TO my utter loss Of memory.
Doctor w-yes-why-er-i this class
OF cases 4 always require my fee in ad-
vance. Spare Moments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

LeaD-ycar IS coming; boys beware,
Let not the maidens WOO you;
Before the year IS out, take care.
Lest thOJ dccid. 20 sue you,
Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Biographical Error.

Johnnis-"Papa. what IL meant by.
Once q knave. always a knave'y'
Father-It's . typographical error for
Once q knaye, and ever afterwsrd q
ach and honest man. truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Two THINGS NECESSARILY.

The Teacher-'ghat are the two things
necessary TO bapusm?'
Small -"please. sir, water and
baby."-Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08
Against the Rules,

An Anarchist was expelled from his So
ciety recently tor being washed ashore
at a shipwreck.-Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

g. But alas. for Pry. when exalted high
Fuller Hunger rushed through the yard,
Shouting brcathlessly, Dat hall EuV me
Was bad un an I worked hard
A-turnin' dat wheel till il made me head
reel
You must give me anodder one, pard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

. And 10, her smile was free from guile
As she fixed # in its place.
And said, Dear pry. when far or nigh,
/ can read your scorching pace.
And sympathiZe with your exercise.
Then you ought 10 see Prys face.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

Willis-"What do you lawyers charge
for-your ability or the work you do"
Breeves-"It depends. II / win, l
charge for the work, and II lose, j
charge for my great legal ability.
dianapolis journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

fare they perennial boomers ne
asked Of the pretty florist, as he Sc
lected some Towering plants.
Sir" she said Indignantly. this
is no bicycle shop" And II took some
time 10 explain maters.-Detrcc Free
Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

First Dog-"Did you see that up
start, Fido, at the reception last night
Second Dog-"NO, what has he been
doing now?"
First Dog-"Oh, 1t was another exhi-
bition Of bad taste. While BOwser was
gracefully running after his own tan,
Fido broke right into the exercises and
began running AIR his. And, tldo, you
know, is bob-tailed. Harper Drawer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

4 "Now. Fuller. here. you want your
beer,
And ana some other gents
Have engagements, see 80, pehihd inns
tree -
You turn on this wheel. Commence;
When the figures show hundred-hlHe
I give you this fifty cents"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

: when Pry came late through the gar
den gate
His wife bent down her head
Then said. with smiles Eyes, hundred
miles.
Poor darling. you look most dead.
| can see your pace IN your weary race
II has made your nose so red.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

Look here" said the publisher TO the
author. This story OF yours hasn't any
plot I'm particular"
81 know it," was the reply.
"And IL hasn't any humor OF conse-
quence."
Pm afraid 10 hasn't
And there isn't any pathos or tragedy
in it,"
Not bit"
"Weu. what are we going 20 do with
il? How Will we designate it,
Suppose" replied the author, after
deep thought-"supposc, We call X a
satire Washington Star.
New Woman-"Husband, need
change. The doctor says my lie Is
too montonous: / need excitement"
Husband-"Try staying at home. DE
troit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

3. Said George. 1T looks as II Ioi
BROOKS
Would miss yours truly now, 60.
From his usual seat at the flhe 'io'
meet, .
And the clam-bake and pow-Wo"'
Too bad on me- Ba' an idee.
And he laughed and smote has Drow'
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-04-12
THE CUBAN WAR.
Plot to Blow Up the Magazines in Havana
Harbor--Attack on Moro Castle and Ca


Plot to Blow Up the Magazines in Havana
Harbor-Attack on Moro Castle and Ca
banAs-
KEY WEST, Fla, April o Passengers
on the steamer Mascotte, which ar
rived from Havana last Saturday night,
say that the assault upon the cabanas
was more serious than at first re-
ported.
Moro Castle was assaulted at the
same time, and an attempt was made
10 blow up the powder magazines in
Havana harbor.
The plot appears to have been extern
sive. several effortA having been made
during the last few nights TO carry it
out
The assault on the cabanas is be.
lieved TO have been an attempt to
reach Sanguilly to wreak vengeance
upon him.
The rattle OF artillery from Moro
castle to the cabanas while the engage
mcnt lasted was distinctly heard
aboard the vessels in the harbor.
No details Of the affair can be
learned from the authorities
The press only publishes the bare
facts, but the disappearance Of several
prominent revolutionists from Havana
known to have been implicated In the
plot tells its own story.
II is said Moro Castle and the ca
banas are crowded with political pris-
onerS
The air is sitting and the cells filthy,
and the inmates are suffering every
privation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1895-04-12
Japan's Industrlal EIposItIon.

Toxic. March 10 (via San Francisco,
April o).--The Industrial exposition
opens on April and continues for four
months The buildings cover eight
acres, the grounds forty, and annexes
for private stores fourteen or fifteen.
A half million yen have been spent in
the work OF construction-a small sum,
according TO American estimates, but
distinctly large in Japan, where struc-
lures for such purposes are entirely OF
wood, and the cost Of labor is incred-
IDLY small. Tourists seeking TO pass
two or three months pleasantly and
profltably can not do better than visit
Japan while the exhibition Is open.