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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02
LITERARY NOTES.

Jerome K. Jerome's last story, pre-
vious to his engagement to write two
plays, has been secured by the Ladies'
Home Journal, and is to be printed in
its January issue. 1t is called "An
Item OF Fashionable Intelligence, and
deals with life in the higher social cir.
Gle Of London.
Even people of mature years whose
memory is clear about matters before
and during the war have forgo item
that Henry Ward Beecher used his
pulpit in Plymouth Church, Brooklyn,
as an auction block for slaves. The
most famous Of his slave sales was that
of the beautiful girl, Sarah, and 1t was
upon this occasion that the most excit-
ing scene ever witnessed in Plymouth
Church, or in any other American
church for that matter, occurred. Mr..
bescher was unusually dramatic; he
put fire into his words, as he stood
the slave girl on the platform beside
him, which fairly burned into the
hearts of his auditors. It.was not long
before the people became almost hys-
terical with excitement. But Beecher
kept on until he was ready to pass the
collection baskets. Then the auditors
gave vent to their feelings, and not
only heaps of money was put into the
baskets, but men and women took off
their rings, unfastened their watches
and threw them into the baskets and
ON the platform. 1t was a remarkable
scene, and such one as probably will
never be equaled in this country. Mrs.
Beecher recalls the event with won.
derful vividness in her article in the
Christmas Ladies' Home Journal, when
she tells the whole story of when Mr..
Beecher Sold Slaves in Plymouth Pull.
pit" The scene itself is remarkably
we'll brought to the eye of the reader
by a striking illustration made by De
Thulstrup from material furnisded the
artistry Mrs. Beecher.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02
Another Hayes Regime.

1t is stated on good authority that
President elect and Mrs. Mckinley
have decided that during their occu-
pancy of the White House no liquor Of
any kind shall be used. The views
which prevail in the Mckinley house
hold are said to be precisely those held
BY President and Mrs. Hayes, and the
w. 9. T. U. and other temperance or.
CARNATIONS are rejoicing at the pros.
pective inauguration of another total
abstinence regime in the executive
mansion.
Maj. and Mrs. Mckinley In their
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02
White SUPREMACY.

Fraudulent election practices were
begun in certain portions of the South
to get rid of the ''scalawsgs'' and
carpet baggers," and are continued
under the plausible pretense of pre-
serving white supremacy, but the pres
ent deplorable fact about these frauds
is they 80 manipulate the negro vote
as to overthrow the will of white ma
jorities. 1t has been conclusively
demonstrated in Alabama, Louisiana
and recently in Virginia that majori-
ties in the white counties can be easily
Offset by the able counters who handle
the vote of the black counties as their
own sweet will may dictate.
The same reprehensible condition
obtained in the recent Tennessee elec-
ton. Majorities obtained in these
counties where the negro vote is large
secured the Democratic gubern atorial
nominee an election, on the face of
the returns. II the negro vote in Fay
cite, Haywood and other West Ten
nessee counties had been simply sup.
pressed Tillman would have been easily
elected, but the fact is that the greater
part Of the negro vote in these counties
were counted for Taylor.
The question thereupon arises, Is 1t
better to allow the negroes to vote as
they please or to turn their votes over
in lump to conscienceless politicians
with which to Offset the votes of honest
white menP rhe kind of white su.
premacy that comes Of the latter al.
tentative is hardly deserving Of the
name.-Nashville Banner,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

The Christmas Ladies' Home Journal
far surpasses in general excellence and
attractiveness any previous issue OF
that magazine. Its delicate toned cover
most artistically symbolizes Christmas
and the sentiment and spirit Of the
holiday season are reflected in its pages.
An appropriate opening is q character
ization of "Scrooge," from Dickens
christmas Carol, the first of Charles
Dana Gibson's series of sketches of the
great novelist's best known characters.
Not less interesting, andI revealing the
humor and pathos Of the Christmas of
the children of the very poor, is page
OF M. F. Woolf's waits. In sharp and
bright contrast is an article by'Lady
Jeune, telling what Christmas Means
to Queen Victoria" and feature of re.
motto interest is delightfully."- illustra-
ted article on the Creoles of New Or
leans, by Ruth McEnery Stuart. Quite
as interesting is "The Garden Party of
an Empress" an American woman's
description Of great social function
given annually by the Empress of
Japan. To the Christmas Journal Rosa
Bonheur contributes ''The Story OF My
Life" and special drawings and photo.
graphs, telling other work as an artist,
her success and Of her daily life. Mrs.
Henry Ward Beecher, in the second Of
the Great Personal Eyentsn papers,
recalls When Mr.. Beecher Sold Slaves
in Plymouth Pulpit" the excitemo n
incident to those remarkable slave
auctions and their wide reaching effect
being graphically detailed. The fiction
is singularly inviting; the opening
chapters of serial, 1.-THE Burglar Who
Moved Paradise, by Herbert D. Ward
are given. The story is a sequel to
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps IAN Old
Maids Paradise" and is in the same
humorous vein. Another romance
Love at Valley Forge" by Sara King
Wiley, is story Of powerful dramatic
Interest. Edward w. Box editorially
points the sure way to happy Christ.
mas; by making others happy; and
condemns unnecessary economy in the
outlay for music in the church. Ex-
President Harrison's theme is 1.-THE
Judicial Department Of the Govern
ment, and Rev. Charles Fl. Parkhurst,
DID,, writes of "The Young Man on
the Fence" Dwight L. Moody gives
his second lesson to his great Sunday
school class, and "Droch Writes delight
fully about books. There are, besides
the usual departments, poems by James
Whitcomb Riley, Frank L. Stanton
and Others, articles on Christmas gifts,
Christmas dainties, Christmas enter.
tainments and festivals, and the home.
The current Journal is exceptionally
rich In illustrations and interesting in
every line. BY the Curtis Publishing
Company, Philadelphia; one dollar per
year, ten cents per copy.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

home life have always observed tbs
strict and unostentatious Methodist
standard of living, and it was not to
be expected that the essentials thereof
would be sacrificed even to the prece.
dents that are found in the established
social order at the capitol. Such de.
parture, indeed, would lessen the re-
spect in which they are held by the
people. A President who has always
observed the strictest abstinence in his
home, and who yields what are known
to be his principles for the sake Of
White House custom, Is not worthy
OF the esteem Of his fellows.-Manches-
ter Union.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02
Catarrh Means Danger.

Because if unchecked may lead directly
to consumption. Catarrh Is caused BY
impure blood. This fact is fully estab-
lished. Therefore, it is useless to try
to cure catarrh by outward applications
or inhalants. The true way to cure
catarrh Is 10 purify the blood. Hood 3
Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier,
cures catarrh by its power to drive out
all impurities from the blood. Thou
sands of people testify that they have
been perfectly and permanently cured
of catarrh by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02
Cnre for Headache.

As remedy for all forms OF head
ache Electric Bitters has proveo to be
the very best. II effects permanent
cure and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to its influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure a
bottle, and give this remedy fair trial.
In cases Of habitual constipation Elec.
trio Bitters cures by giving the needed
tone to the bowels, and few cases long
resist the use OF this medicine. Try it
once. Fifty cents and 81 at F. Z. Brit
toms Drug Store.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

Hoarseness leads to serious irritation
Of the throat and may end in a rack
ing, rasping cough. From this condi-
ton it Is but a step to serious lung
trouble. DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey
will quickly clear the throat and leave
the voice clear and smooth. IL Is an
infallible remedy for all disorders of
the throat and lungs. Get bottle to-
day. For sale by Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

Hello, jerks, why don't ou get
new overcoatp You look as II you'd
freeze in that light thing" "Stay, my
good man. have no money to buy
such absurd things as overcoats. The
Turkish rug seller has been to town.
For further particulars, see my wife,"
Cleveland Leader.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

A happy man is always a healthy
one. 1t is impossible to be happy or
cheerful or useful when one is suffering
from discomforting cold or a nasty
little cough. 1t is wonderful that peo.
pie will go on from day to day suffer
ing from these distressing disorders
when relief is 80 easily obtained. DR..
Bells Pine Tar Honey cures coughs
and colds of all descriptions. For sale
by Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

Everybody has a cold sometime
your turn will come. Keep bottle Of
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey at hand and
be prepared for an emergency. This
famous remedy will cure cold before
1t gets fairly started or after 1t has set
tied. The sooner you take 1t the sooner
you get well. For sale by Mathes &
Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02
A Safe Prediction.

When man who is beaten for Pres.
ident in 1895 announces within a week
after his defeat that he is candidate
for the nomination in 1900. it is reason. .
ably safe to predict that he won't get
1t. The people are constitutionally
opposed to reserving seats so far in ad-
vance of the performance. New York
Mail and Express.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

When your throat feels raw and
rough as IL yon had swallowed piece
OF sandpaper, nothing gives such
prompt and effectual relief as DR.. Bell g
Pine Tar Honey. A wonderful reme-
dy for coughs, colds and bronchial
affections. Pleasant to the taste never
failing in result Get bottle today.
For sale BY Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

"You must make great deal from
your writing every year, Scribley,"
said Dickson. "Oh, no, sighed Scrib-
ley. You see my writing pads cost me
ten cents apiece. "-Twinkles.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

"And now little children said the
Sunday school superintendent, "if you
are good children some day you may
wear a golden CROWN paws got
one on his tooth now,' chirped the
smallest and newest boy.--Indianapo.
lis Journal.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02
Election Frauds.

The complaint that the publication
concerning the election frauds perpe.
trated in Tennessee is damaging to the
good name of the State is contention
which is greater reflection upon the
State than is the demand for fair elec.
tions. That the most outrageous cleo.
ton frauds have been systematica
carried on in some counties of the
State is fact 30 patent any denial
must be admittedly insincere. 1t would
be idle for any newspapers or set of
politicians TO try to convince the peo
pie of the State and the people of the
country that the notorious fraudulent
election practices complained of in
Fayette, Upton, Lauderdale. Haywood
and other counties are only in the i'm
aginations of disappointed candidates.
The pretense that public reference to
these frauds is injurious to the State is
absurd. 1t is the frauds themselves
which hurt the State in its reputation
and in it's prospects and the newspa,
pers and citizens who insist upon the
full exposure of these iniquities and
the punishment of the offenders are
doing the State service by advocating
the claims of justice and by showing
to the country at large that there is
strong and right sentiment in Ten
nessee which is unwilling to cover up
wrong doing of such daring and de.
basing character.
II Tennessee is to invite immigration
and capital within her borders she
must evince determination to protect
the people In their franchise rights and
the best way to promote the interests
OF the State, not only in the security of
rights and the maintenance of good
government, but in commencing her
institutions and her resources to those
outside Of the State is to show the
country that law can be and will be
indicated, and that her people are not
content to remain under the dominition
OF audacious bossism and corrupt elec.
ton methods.
The investigation of election frauds
should be made, not in the interest of
any individual candidate or any DO.
litical party, but in the interest of the
people who love justice and demand
fair elections. Whether committed by
Democrat or Republican the fraud
should be exposed and the perpetrators
punished. Until q resolute and sue.
cessful effort is made in this State to
vindicate the law and preserve the
purity of the ballot, Tennessee must
bear the blame and the shame of sus.
tanning lawlessness and corruption. In
this great work honest Democrats, Re.
publicans, Populists, Prohibitionists
and men of all classes and creeds who
believe in protecting the fair name of
the State should unite in the interest of
good governm ent and the maintenance
of law and order. er.-Nashyille Banner
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

Incipient consumption Is cured with
Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey. Inflama !.
tion is allayed and the clogging OF the
lungs is stopped. When this is accom-
plished the road to health is a straight
one. Get bottle today. For sale by
Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

There is nothing so good for the
coughs and colds Of the children and
babies as DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey
1t cures Group, whooping cough, cold
in the head and gives sweet, refreshing
sleep. 1t is pleasantly sweet to the
taste. Any child will take in and ask
for more. For sale by Mathes and Pat
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02

That rasping Of the throat is fore
runner Of lung irritation. In such
cases DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey gives
almost instant relief. 1t is fast be.
coming famous as remedy for all af.
fections OF the throat and lungs. For
sale by Mathes & Patton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-12-02
Thumbs and Sanity.

DR. Burton Ward, according to the
Medical Age. declares that there is one
infallible symptom indicating whether
one is sane or not. Let person speak
ever so nationally and act ever go Sc
dately, If his or her thumbs remain in.
active there is no doubt of insanity.
Lunatics seldom make use of their
thumbs in writing, drawing or saluting.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-11-13
THE VENEZUELA SETTLEMENT
Only One Point OPEN Between Our
Government and England.
THE FOUR JUDICIAL ARBlTRATORS.
1t is Expected That They VIII be Decided
Upon within Day or Two-King oscar
May Not Serve as Arbitrator Himself
But VIII Name Representative,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-But one point
a mater of detail and not of merits-re
mains open between the United States and
Great Britain in the settlement Of the
Venezuela question, and the cablcgrams
passing between London and Washing
ton give every reason to believe that this
point, which has delayed the formal uilX-
ing of signatures to the arrangement of
settlement, will he determined within
day or two
1t relates to the choice Of the four iu.
dicial mem bcrs of the court Of arbitration,
two by this country and two by Grcat
Britain 1t has been found that 1t was no
easy task to take the lord chief justice, the
solicitor general or other eminent British
judicial functionary from his present inn
portpnt duties and charge him with other
duties which may take months or years in
their execution For that reason it has
/ been considered wise TO settle this matter
/ at the outset.
The arrangement as TO King Oscar Of
/ Sweden is not open, but is final so far as
/ Mr. Olncy and Sir Julian Pauncefota are
concerned. The agreement ON the king
as the chief arbitrator was made under
the same circumstances and conditions
that always attach to the selection of "a
| ruler of a. nation, with the understanding
diplomatic usage implies that the king
could name another nominal representa-
tive to relieve himself of the more la
borious duties of that position. In the
present case King Oscar was the one upon
whom the two countries agreed, and with
the usual limitations suggested they will
look to him or such one as he may deSg-
nate as his representative.
There are two distinct papers in the
transaction. The first and by far the most
important one, is in the nature of a solemn
agreement between the United States and
Great Britain, on the terms by which the
boundary question will be settled, and the
form of the court of arbitration. 1t is
lacking in the technical characteristics OF
a treaty, and in form is final agreement
Then, because the subject matter of the
boundary itself lies between Great Britain
and Venezuela, second paper is made
necessary. This will be in the form Of a
treaty, the contracting parties being Great
Britain and Venezuela,
Literally, the Unitcd States and Great
Britain have made an agreement by which
the terms Of an arbitration treaty between
Great Britain and Venezuela are framed.
Venezuela retains her attitude as a con
tracing party to the final treaty, But as
the treaty is shaped by the agreement
with the United States the latter nation
IS the instrumentHlity by which the full
results are accomplished, and the United
states names two of the judicial arbitra
| tors
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-11-13
A Personal REPRESENTATIVE
win Probably he Named by King Oscar
in the Venezuelan Arbitration.

win Probably he Named by King Oscar
in the Venezuelan Arbitration.
STOCKHOLM. Nov. 13-The exclusive an
nouncements by the Associated Press last
Tuesday that King Oscar of Sweden and
Norway had been selected as the fifth arbi-
traitor i'm the Venezuelan dispute has been
discussed with the greatest possible inter-
est here as well as in all the European
capitals A representative of the Associ-
ated Press yesterday sought to interview
King Oscar on the subject, and was re-
ceived with the greatest courtesy by the
highest court officials. His request for an
expression of opinion upon the part Of the
king on the peaceful settlement arrived at
between the United States and Great
Britain and as to his majestys willing
ness to act as the fifth member OF the
court of arbitration was conveyed to King
Oscar and his majesty sent the CORE
spondent the following message in reply:
"The king not having received an otli-
cial communication regarding the arbitra-
ton, he is unable at present to make a
statement on the subject
1t was explained that while his majesty
has expressed his willingness to the Swed-
ish minister at Washington to act as ar
btrator as proposed, his majesty must
receive formal official request to act be-
fore he can give his consent, but there is
no doubt he will agree to act 1t is fur
ther stated that, as in previous cases, for
instance when King Humbert Of Italy and
the president Of the Swiss republic con-
sentcd to act in similar capacity, the
king Of Sweden and Norway will appoint
personal representative, who will attend
the meetings of the court Of arbitration.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-11-13

The parish of the Church of the Annuncia-
ton will hold a grand turkey supper and
entertainment ON Thanksgiving evening,
November 2Gth, to raise funds for new
parochial hall. supper will be served in the
old nall, while the entertainment will bc in
the Temperance hall The Annwciation
Literary Society, which has the supper in
charge, promise TO make it the event of the
season, Many prominent entertainers from
different parts of the county have rendered
their services and a most enjoyable evening
is promised to all who attend, lt
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-11-13
SOUGHT IMAGINARY WEALTH
FRUITLGSS DEMANDS AT A BANK.
After Enjoying Few Days Of Liberty James
oliver Goes Back to the sohuylkin
Haven Insane Asylum, Where he
Spent the Past Fifteen Years.

There was a luuatic at large ON Main street
this morning and for q while ne had people
in very nervous state. lie made a rem
devious in the vicinity Of the First National
Bank and stopped pedestrians passing the
place to ask them for assistance in rightiug
his imaginary grievances. The people
stopped seen at % glance that the man was
deranged and lost no time i'm getting away
from him. The man was James Oliver
lie is about IS years of age. lie continually
talked about an immense sum of money he
had in the First National Bank and said the
officials refused to give it to him.
Constable Phillips arrested the man and
took him before Justice Iawor. During the
hearing, at which the unfortunate man SON
appeared. it tmnspircd that Oliver spent the
past fifteen years i'm the insane department of
/ the SchuylNU Haven alm,housc Last
/ Wednesday he appeared at the homo of his
wife and family ON West Strawberry alley
The family were surprised by the visit buta-
/ the man seemed quite rational they were
content. Oliver was not at the house many
hours, however, before his mind commenced
TO wander. His mania seemed TO increase
hourly and at three o'clock this morning he
arose from his bed and threatened his wifc's
/ life. Upon this statement of the son Oliver
was committed to the custody of Constable
| Phillips, who took Oliver down to the Potts.
/ Vile Jail ON the ll:l5 Pennsylvania train
/ Arrangements will be made To have the uu-
/ fortunate man transferred to the almshou-,
. tomorrow
The HERALD learned by telephone from
the almshousc officials to-day that Olive,
was released last week on parole. He wa,
apparently quite rational at the time and il Is
believed that the uniavomble effects wcr,
brought ON again by the return To his old
haunts. 1t is probable that on his return {,
the institution he will become pcrmauen
inmate barred from parole
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-11-13
A Street Encounter.

Some excitement was caused ON East Centre
street last night by an encounter between
Deputy Sheriff Roberts and his wife and Il
Pole whose name was not learned. 1t seems
that while drinking beer in Roberts saloon
the Pole made disparaging remarks about the
place and when an ejectment was attempted
the Pole threw a beer glass at Roberts, but did
no damage. Roberts and his wife struck the
Pole several times in the face during a
subsequent encounter on the sidewalk, but
when the police arrived the Pole declined to
enter any complaint
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-11-13
At KepchinsI<i's Arcade Cafe.
Cream of tomato soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
Health Reports.

The following cases of measles were re.
ported to the Board Of Health during the
past twenty-fou hours Agnes Coughln, .
years, West Coal street Walter Deisher, 6
years, North West street; Joseph Riegel, 9
years, West Oak street Ella Zenas, II months,
East Raspberry alley Mary Cauley, years,
East Centre street John McAndrew, years,
East Oak street Mary McNealis, IL months,
East Raspberry alley and Ellis Kushock, !
year, East Lloyd street. Anna Hagenbuch,
years, South Jardin street. is reported suf-
fering from diphtheria.