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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18
ralph BURToN's WORE

The Wellington Mall says that the Fifth
district was .'soEGly against Murdoch ex-
cept one man, almost entirely because OF
his free silver propensities." The Mall
Is evidently very ignorant OF what r =
taking about The Fifth district gave
Murdoch > votes, as follows: Saline, 8;
Marshall :; Cloud. 4: R1ley. 4; Ottawa, ::
Gea-y. 4 The counties that gave Nur-
dock no votes were; Republic, Washing
tor. Clay and Dickinson NJ Burton vas
he-cely opposed 20 Murdoch suG he ard
rs friends worked IN thu, hze- Doubt
less that had 4 good deal 20 90 = lesseang
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18
FAvoRITE SON BsINEss.

The favorite son business IS being over
done N more senses than one McKia-
ley's universal popularity must. and in
ev.tably, carry some OF the districts n
the states OF these favorite sons. While
the Mckinley forces may be innocent az
attempts 10 defeat solid delegations OF
home states for fsvorite sons the fact
that he viii and has already secured dele
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Murdock's vote in the district We do
not believe that the financial question
figured in the Murdoch fight al all The
Mail further says that every ]. R Burton
solid county was against" Murdoch. The
delegation of Geary was certainly an ex-
ception, as il was Burton delegation and
yet voted soEdly for Murdock--Salina Re
DubIican-Journal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Great issues are pending before the
country. Tremendous revolutions il may
be- wait upon the progress OF our civil
fzauon. Conflicts between the wage
workers and the wealth-owners are not
improbable, threatening the fabric % So
cial order. How important il is 10 both
and to the interests of humanity, in the
solution OF these grave questions, that the
element Of illiteracy be reduced 70 its
minimum
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Germany and France should gallantly
come 10 the rescue of England and Italy
In fighting the Abyssinions. The wretches!
What right have they to kick on the ad-
vance of civilization
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

With Carlisle the Democratic candidate
on a gold platform. Mckinley on a hi
metallic platform and a free silver candi-
date in the field, some very queer things
are going TO happen in these United States.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Success depends on public appreciation.
and when the promoters of any social or
economic or political undertaking endeav-
or to accomplish it before they win the
public. they defeat their own purpose.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Hoke Smith and the Hoke Smith news
papers who opposed the free homes bill
should out Of respect for Dennis Flynn.
crawl in their holes while he jumps UP
into the air and cracks his heels together.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Salisbury has backed down on the Ven
ezuelan matter. He read only the New
York papers and never had an idea OF
just how savage We were out in Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

The Populists appear to think, obsti-
nately, that If McKinley's financial views
could be assayed they would run about
$500 to the ton, gold.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

The whole west consratulates Oklahoma
on the passage of the free homes bill
through the house. The government is
on the point of presenting Oklahoma with
s15ON0OOO
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

While returning to Topeka, Your Uncle
Cyrus lost his way and got into Okla
homa where he was tagged, or he might
have gone on into Texas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Kansas IS getting ready to perform the
act of sending some other man to the SEN
ate, and then sit around and mourn be-
cause it isn't Ingalls,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Some day some Republican enthusiast
is going to say that Mckinley is bigger
than any issue before the public" and a
lot of Populists will drop dead.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Westward the star of empire still wends
its way, but fortunately for us the Per-
rine comet was travelling northeast.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

In due time we will hear from Iowa that
Allison was only running for secretary Of
state anyway.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Green becomes the complexion of Mrs.
Lease, as an original poems by her in an
other column shows.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

From Mr.. Eckles' report we see that up
to date the Topeka Capital has paid no
Interest On deposits.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

We have had more moisture in March
than in any other month this year-thznks
to the weather bureau and Tiger Bill.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Old England has been stopped in South
America by the Monroe doctrine, but she
will make it upon on the poor Abyssinians.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

In order to become an actual part of
Oklahoma, the people of Greer county
should at once discover rich deposit of
gold ore.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Goods American Volunteers will
see that Gods English Salvation Army
keeps out of their line of march, or there
will be trouble
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Cleveland is 50 years old today, and
along with the country he has aged con-
siderably in the last three years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

The statement is made that King Men
elk is hot under the collar. On examin-
ing a portrait we fail to see the collar.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Roentgen has been made baron, which
IN Germany, it doesn't take the x ray
to discover, is an empty title.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

The Kentucky situation has been set
behind the door. 1t was loaded and dan
gerous.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Anna Gould has not parted from her
husband as reported. Anna did not buy
an option, but made permanent invest
ment
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

The chances are that 1t is a. combination
of Grover. Wall street and Mrs. Carlisle
that is running John G. Carlisle for the
presidency.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

By closely watching his movements it
will be seen that Maceo's tactics consist
IN going back after he has reached a GER
tain point
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Oh, what a tangled web the weave, when
Quay and Henderson consented to be-
come favorite sons.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

It is impossible for the Abyssinians to
whip both England and Italy, but they
will make an effort to do ii.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

A Wichita merchant says that goods
are already advancing on the strength of
McKinley'S success. Things will begin
TO pick up from this on.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

While England is helping Italy in Egypt,
she will not fail, when she sees anything
she wants, to help herself.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

The Topeka Capital warns Wichita that
Kansas is tired of being triied with
That's right. Enforce the law at Leaven-
worth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

General Campos, by a supreme facial ef-
fort of restraint, Is able TO offer his SYM
pathy to General Weyler.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

To Oklahoma: If you don't see what
Won want, ask Dennis Flynn for 1t.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Some men are born great and some han q
greatness thrust upon them, and other
men, like Dennis Flynn, serve their con-
stituency well.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Just now the idea in Wichita seems II
be: when in doubt. resign"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

The present winter and buckwheat cakes
are certainly dying hard.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

Everything in Wichita seems so per-
fectly natural again.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

TO RE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative BromO Qufrfas Tablets Al
druggls-s refund TIE mOzy y y t4ils q
care. -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-18

4 MAS's best friend are lis iea fngers.-
Robert Coliyer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
EAR}l FOR SALE.

Farm OF $50 acres IN Round Ro,,,-
Marshall county. W. Va. About o,e.,..i
river bottom. Improved hy roo3 ....
dwelling house, also frame h0rss ,..s
fruit. and well watered. WIN geII +, H..
TO suit purchaser. or entire fam.
W Y H0GF
Attorney at Law and Land AGENT -.
Bank Building. Market s. AZ
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
TIE SWISS VILLAGE.

The Oldest Republic Offers a Lesson TO
America.
Washington. March 24.-It may be
for little Switzerland, the Oldest of the
family of republics. to earn the honor
Of solving for America the problem Of
how to prevent the concentration Of
rOpulation in great cities, an evil be-
Iieved bv economists to be fatal to vel
fare. The president of the Swiss Ma
tional Exposition to be held this year
has addressed United States Consul
Ridgeley at Geneva on the subject, and
the latter has forwarded his commu-
nication to the Department of State.
President Turrettini's suggestion is
that America may learn how rural life
can be made at once attractive and
profitable by studying the model Swiss
village. which will form an important
section of the exposition, illustrating,
as it will the happy village life of the
Swiss with numerous home industries,
which are so profitable, in full opera
ton
If this can be studied in connection
with the agricultural section in which
Swiss methods Of dealing with produce
will be exemplitied. and the best breeds
of cattle exhibited. much valuable in
formation may be obtained which
might prove to be Of substantial value
to persons who are seeking to solve
the problem OF RECOMMENDATION of
population.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
MUNYON'S
DYSPEPSIA
CURE

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Cure cures all forms Of Indigestion and
stomach trouble. such as rising Of food.
distress after eating. shortness OF
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on the stomach, bad taste offensive
breath. loss Of appetite. faintness or
weakness Of the stomach, headache
from indigestion, soreness OF the stom-
ach. coated tongue, heartburn, shooting
pains Of the stomach, constipation, dir
illness. faintness and lack of energy.
Price % cents.
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure seldom
fails to relieve in one to three hours,
and cures in a few days. Price % cents.
Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures
pains in the back. loins or gToins and
all forms Of kidney disease. Price 25c.
Munyon's VitaliZer restores lost pow
ers to weak men. Price 81
Ask your druggist for a free copy of
Munyon's Guide to Health, and treat
yourself at home with harmless rene
dies that contain positive cures for all
diseases.
Personal letters TO Prof. Munyon, 1905
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any dis
ease.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
A STRANGE TALE.

"lrr Rogers. did YOU say9'
eyes. sir; @ TAN middie-aged gentle
man. replied the servant
I could recOllect no acquaintance of
the name
ASK him to step I'm here said ct
length.
The man who entered my study was
complete stranger TO me. He was tail.
between forty and fifty years of axe.
rather thin. and very angular IN his
movements. He wore a short beard.
was slightly bald and had decidedly
pleasant features. When ne smiled his
ewes seemed 10 sparkle and he exhibited
two excellent rows o. teeth.
Ell am afraid ann quite unknown 10
YOU ne begJu
I bowed my head and wondered what
was coming next
"But your name as @ rising novelist
and writer Of short stories is. Of course.
familiar TO me"
Who could &c be2 began To have
visions OF publishers and editors cla-
morng ar my doo~ for contributions
from my pen. Was DE about % give
me q commission Cor q new Sc ai2
Perhaps he represented some leading
magaziDe and was prepared to paw sums
undreamt O, for my tales of love and
adventure or was he only some news
paper interviewer ben. ON satisfying
the curiosity of his readers respecting
n,y opinions and manner Of Iife2
pray be seated. I said
We sat facing one another Oh opposite
sides of the hear,b-rIg % was a cold
3uu November day. and the briadt fire
aot burned I'm Che erato was comforts
iug AIr. Rogers took from his pocket
. COPY OF popular magazine ANA held
(, on his knee.
Capital story Do yoW' sr'
"Tbich2" asked
"rl2- last one in here" Pc said. tan
pins tle covers ct rhe book. The
story called the Mystery of Rowner's
Mill"
"I am glad YOU Ike g. b1t-"
ga snleuiid story Rather daring
though"
"DarinE2'
'Nes-to publish O Story Of real life
SIS mere fiction.
'I don understand what"
But why did YOU make Maud a dark
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25

q certain county lunatic asylum stands.
/ saw everything in a fash. He hand
ed Rogers over to the care of another
man in the hail, and the poor fellow
went as meekly as a lamb. Then the
attendant came back to me.
Il hope ne has not alarmed you, sir.
He escaped two days ago.
We'll, he gave me an unpleasant half
hour. The man seems to be stepped in
crime.
Hes all right except on that point.
He fancies that he is every criminal
that he reads about in the story books.
We traced him to your house and /
expect he has been pitching lively
yarn about his doings All, l thought
so. But, bless Your heart, sir, the
poor fellow wouldn't hurt a fly
Nevertheless he had knocked me off
my work for that day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
FOR SALE.

At Riverview. below Benwoo8 s-
roomed houss with more than ar s.--
ground. Price $500. II is eNr,.... .-.
whoever buys and occupies this r---.
VIII have the care OF rho g0t--
lamp, for which so per month g PAD
JAMES L. HAWLEY
Real Estate and Loan sl.-.
1Oc5 Nf.I- e.r..t
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25


philadelphia, Pa. March 24.-Inese
arc snsv DAVIS for n. III. Holmes. the con
,.,.--.i ,.....i,~,- ,..,., is 70 no hung on
......... s,-,,,ol -
Ne' Dc Io-.'' ---' '','S' - -.
l'O'''l'' anu ~ 49, '..'' - .,..n
Gown 10 NC. ,.-'- -ls.--7 .-.o anu
waiting "nile fs,Ae- D-"o''
Church OF .-e -nluA ti.,.,-, co-,.' ..,.,
religious services l- --9 ----- ce-' A"o
long talA "-,n lio-.--s re "--s 7'o
very iona OF i--el -'~-. o"0 u.'7
come rs deeply ----- e9-,o 3D.. '.''7 'o,'
matters as man OF nus u-sA,o .. ,'o--'
even ar the p2-h- OF oe'.-l' o-. .-. ogl .,
in any -Alns- ote -- -"S "'' J0'Neu 'l0
church.
When Lawyer ho.an wen. lusioe 'le
cell Dr. Kirby paced up ana uo"n the
Ion-Hoore0 eollloo
Who tnat- asAeI Homes
Or. Kirby, rep-.ed Alr. ho-ah. ne $
me Doctor spoke 10 you S1ou1 me
other day.
This was reference Nlicn Holmes
understood ana ne ASKED laat the pAy.-
slcian oe Drought III. me l"o snooN
I'M told you are likely 10 see me-
huns ana i nave been anxious 20 meet
You. How do You think look.
'Flrst rate. replied the doctor.
WHISTLES AND GAINS FLESH.
...rr--,, +t., ,,.,,. p an, fsslio. Drr,cs
.i.,'- ... --- .l.,., Z r,,'r. ~, ,-,;rt,.-
s--h 49,. ,-.,,,ii,- I'D, -,,.-r ,'. n ~..,-5
a day. I believe. I weigh uuy as much
now as | did when Z vas arrested, ana
great deal more Jhan ana during the
Fl1l. never le-- ae-,ei I'D my l.ie.
nave never Known you 10 be IN bel
ter spirits. either said lr. Ro,an
You are rs-J replied Holmes.
THE other day / caught myself Wills
thing.
The visitor endeavored 20 turn the
subject or conversation from The hang
ing. 20 which Holmes referred by ask
ing MS Iallhlul young attorney III ne
were 10 be present ON THAT occasion.
10 you want me TO OK asked MP.
Roy3n
Yes. / do. was the vigorous reply.
You must be present. It is Your duty
10 be there. j am afraid most of the
people viii be strangers 90 me. and 1
DON'T want 20 die alone
you won't said Mr.. RC,an, gravely.
The condemned man talked as cOOlly
about the arrangement for his death as
he did about the weather or the news
in the v0luminOus sunday morning
newspapers which were piled up be-
side him on his narrow iron cot.
Arr. WANT a C0NFrSSrON
49,
, s'ililg le" r, Y" per- a'e U-U1-
.N7 -lu-l--'s el--uS. u-'lll -o4 " run anu
-., -1'S-o.. u, --.5 ollu','- O,e el-
ne" a. S-e ll---SlleL % o's-'i gu
$1,000, '-l'- va 1o. 9 Z. =. ",''- ul anu
- -. s.Jy -, ~ -S ' 4. o. o g,,J ,
al' i'-g. a. 90 Fl'o''
--0 l-,-'-C- enc o- 'ue VOu-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
EDuCATIONA-
NOISES BUSINESS ACADE4i

Srbaefer a. Drichorst Bu'id.u+
street. corner Alley ~. 4 Practice "
ness Vrninine school. where Iunr
taught exactly a. IN he we're lnH Dog
nrss house. Every branch is iH'
practicnl and s-iul.
The Training received will make
uable onuy busincss house in tNl-
Business men, parents and ypuh-
Invited TO call and see for tnrm
methods used. Ian
morning. afternoon and evening
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
HOLMES TALKS OF HANGING
Wants His Lawyer Prssm, and Con-
suits tie Doctor.

Whistles and Gains Flesh - The
Condemned Murderer Cheerful
and Clipper as Ever, and Yester-
day Chatted for a Long Time
with Lawyer Rotan and Or. Kir-
by-As Stout Now as When Ar
rested and Seems to be Enjoying
His Last Days O8ered $500
for a Confession - Cranks and
Others Are After His Body.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
HARRIS SCHCO'
EnR NnIING LADIES AND CMlL.E-1

1916 Ma kct st, h netiihf' "
Fifth annual +. ssi Oh Defn
SEPTEMBER, l6. 1890. u.-- ..
a complete and thorough eil-l
TIcAL ENGLfsH, MArIENAfiD-, l''.
srcs. LATIN and MouELt LAN''
Er.Orrruv. Special airHn
graduates from Public Schools
who desire I'D pursue
study. Methods and course .
connnrc iavorably with Poe '--
I'm the country. Boys receive
and intermediate Department
ars or inte. Jew. apply 20 ..-..- .J,--
MRS. N SrEVEN7 7-" g.
avoSh lrllciua..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
FOB RrN-

FOR RENT - AT WO00sr..-
beautiful new house: seven We
pain AZ modern. Re-r a., -a q
'ol .so, 81 Eleventh sJleel Is. r. p..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
SPECIAL SALE on REAL EST!T.

no. 81 FIFTEENTH STREET. 7.,-,
NO. l5l SIXTEENTH STREET. l. z
120 feet.
a fine RESIDENCE in Pleasant v...y.
STREET.
NO. 8 KENTUCKY STREET. 4r-'rs
The BLOCH PROPERTY on North F.1
street.
NO. 1I FOURTEENTH STREET. b. h.
NO. I5 VERMONT STREET { i...
We offer at a very ow price tss D. B
residence of Mr. j. Elw00d Hu-t.
broadway and Ohio streets, fronting Is
feet on $. Broadway
NO. 22l2 CHAPLINE STREET. .r.
brick dwelling. modern
NO. ~ EIGHTEENTH street.
rooms, brick and frame
NO. JOG SEVENTEENTH STREET
rooms.
% ACRES or COAL north " Ton fl
No. 90 VIRGINIA STREET, brick
NO 1873 FOURTEENTH STREET b.
LOT 3nNio3 on Thirteenth street.
THREE LOTS each 21Xi20 feet on Nh
northeast corner Cf Wabash and IUdau
streets, Island. VIII sell cheap.
MONEY TO LOAN.
RlNEHART & TATUN, City Bank H-l i'.
Telephone 2l9 Poom So
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
FOR SALE

One Of the finest @ roomeI houses or t'
ST., with all cOnyeu.eucs. cheap .tla
easy.
Splendid building size f0r dwelling .
Sixteenth street.
Splendid hu.ldlng sire for dwelling. DOT
House. G rooms. brick. 10Th Sc. $3.50
House. 3 rooms. Zi'h st, >I.t.
House S rooms ana ntl Tta a
ern improvements. Clap..r- cen.
Wheelug $3.50.
House. { rooms and hall 18Th g.. .-iH
House rooms. 18th So, $-t'
For short time. on. OF che nL.-.
o rooms hau and modern .nrrlt
on Char,l1e street. Centre Wheellns 10
House. rooms hall and large lot F.-
:eeuth -frlC'. cheap $500.
Tousa. & rooms. ~ Market stree.
Hcus. : rooms ard attic. Jacob
S.v.h ward. terms easy. Sl.i5O.
lots on Lind ST.. Belve dcre. go
House rooms. Wilson s-
Wheeling easy terms. $50.
I.ot. sd fee, front. L ma TO-. $3.50.
House. - rooms. brick 18th So.
House s rooms. and S roomai
rear. Market ST., between t-h ana
$3.50
business property on Marke, ST. .. 90
$2o5. $50. 500. $500. 5000 and $500
on real estate.
Main ST.. cheap. on easy forms.
New house. s rooms. with large
Edgington Lane, $500
NESBITT & DEVlNr.
Tel 6f3. 1888 Marar' -'-. u
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-25
kOR SALE.

New seven room frame iv.--..
order also goods and business '.+..
Genera a store. Sp.sl-.I .l..-.-
- - g -. anc W. az b.. u. Ii. j. d..
sci dwelling and business MA.
arate. Good reasons f.-
for cash. Cal Oh 5r win. Ca
mr23M, tn. VIII F,~ c'. DILLON
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-20
OLD FRANKLIN TO THE FRONT.
Gives Good Democratic Majority But
Has Other Claims to Fame.

Mr.. w. D. Sprzf7ll, a sterling citizen of
Franklin county, was in the city yester-
day. While not able to give any glowing
accounts of the state of present agricul-
tural prosperity in old Franklin, in con-
yersation he gave two items of local in
terest, as such comparative statements
are going tire rounds in the State papers.
The first relates to the oldest citizen.
While Franklin may have older inhaol-
tants. there are few counties which can
boast OF "a man as well preserved as. Mr..
James Ball, who lives near FranklInton.
Mr.. Ball was born in January, 1910,
and. although now nearly 81 years of
age, he has cultivated his crop the present
year as he has done for many years IN
the past This does not mean that he
superintends the work, or that he plows
q Pew burrows to keep his hand in, but
tlrat he plows and cultivates his crops
as his younger neighbors do. What
county can surpass this record?
st this time many statements are made
as to the heaviest hog killed and the
men who have been Boosting of their
pigs, weighing Eve and six hundred pounds
VIII doubtless utter a regular "grunt'
when they are informed that Mr.. Wilkes
Strickland, of Franklin. killed this season
hog that weighed 924 pounds after. be,
ing cleaned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-20
THE PHI. BETA SOCIETY.
A Literary Association Formed at Shaw
University.

The Phi. Beta Literary Association
met at Shaw University in regular SEES
sion Friday night at 1870, Dr: n. Il.
Roberts. president, presiding. The ques-
ton How Best Could an Association
Of it's Kind be Maintained" was eiabor-
ately discussed by Prof. Il. A. Johnson
Rev. J. E. King and Prof. n. Y. bruce:
Dangers Incident to Literary culture
was the subject of paper readily froi'
C. y. Hunter.
Programme Friday evening, January
Sth, 1897
Public School System in North Caro-
lima lead by Prof. j. II. Branch ana
Miss Addie Whitaker.
state Aid to Higher Education, is the
subject of three papers to be presented
by DR.. n. f. Roberts, Rev. j. IL. King
and G. n. Williams. General discussion.
Friday evening, January "A, 1897:
General Survey of the Financial ana
Rusiness Status of the Race ia North
Carolina. :" Leaders, DIR. A. W. Pegnes
and Prof T.. b. Capehart.
"Sneeial Lines in the Business" Is the
subject of a paper to be read by Mrs
u +. Thornton General discussion.
The association has every reason to be
encouraged, though rs yet in its infancy
hy the manner in which its members have
manifested interest in It's meetings