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Sharp County record., 1896-03-06
The Credit System.

The Memphis Sunday
Herald says: The credit
system, so much in vogue in
Memphis, is a habit more
than anything else, and it is
one of the most expensive
habits that consumers are
addicted to. 1t costs them
many thousands of dollars
every year to indulge this
habit, and no one gets the
benefit of it excepting the
man who does not pay his
bills, or will not pay his bills
when due. In order to pro-
tect himself against the man
who does not pay, the mer.
chant must charge about 10
or IS per cent, more for
his goods than what would
be necessary if a cash system
were adopted and the credit
system done away with.
To a Herald representative
a prominent Front street
merchant, in discussing this
subject last week said:
THE credit system is the
most expensive and foolish
system of doing business ever
Iinaugurated if you come to
consider it rightly. Leav-
ing out the consideration that
people buy more literally on
credit than when they are
paying cash, and assuming
!. that people will buy only
what they need, the credit
system is still great tax on
consumers. Take any mer-
chant you choose, and if he
collect IS, S7H or 90 per
: cent of his accounts he is
, doing as well as any other
merchant. He loses in bad
debts from 10 to IS per cent
of his sales. Now this loss
is occasioued by those who
come in under the general
credit rule, and who buy
indiscrlminately, but who do
rot pay their bills, The
merchant cannot lose this
money, because it would
i, break him up in business TO
: attempt it; he must add it
, on to the selling price of
!, his goods, and those who
pay their bills promptly are
each taxed with a part of
the amount which those who
refuse to pay owe. Thus,
you see, a man is taxed for
paying his bills, and the
: man who refuses to pay has
a premium put upon his
dishonesty, tits strange
that consumers do not de-
mand relief and protection,
1t isa wonder that they do
not get tired of earring the
deadheads, Primarily, o f
course, the loss on an uncoll.
iectable account is on the mer.
chants, and the consumer
who pays his bill, imagiues
it is none of his business one
way or the other, He never
stops to think that the per
centage of bad debts, like
the freights, rents, insurance
interests and the like is
added onto the selling price
of the goods. If a eommuni'
! ty would agree not to buy
Sharp County record., 1896-03-06

The wife Of Mr., y, Robinson, a promi.
oeot lumherman Of llartwick N, Y, wa
sce w.h rheumatism Tor five months It.
speaking Of i. Mr. Robinson says!
q CbambtrlalBa Pain Balm is tho only
thihg that gave her any rest for pain,
For the relief Of pain II cannot bo bent"
Many very bad cases Of rheumatism have
been cured by H. For sale at 5O,ccnt
per bottle by Druggisu,
Sharp County record., 1896-03-06
State news,

A stone building burned in
Hot Springs last Saturday.
Loss $1,000.
Three men were arrested
last week in Little Rock for
passing counterfeit coin.
Lynn Brinkley, of Pine
Bluff, accidentally shot his
arm off while hunting last
week.
Charles E. Shankle, editor
OF the Prescott Paragraph,
was married last week to
Miss Liba Potts.
The residence of w, D.
Hargraves, pastor of the
Baptist church of Harrisburg
was burned last week.
The foreclose sale of the
Memphis and Little Rock
railroad has been postponed
to the 24th of February,
Frank Dentou who recently
sold the Batesville Bee, will
resume its control and editor
ship on the 1st of March.
William Marrs, a member
of the family of that name
who were among the pioneers
of Washington county, died
last week near Viney Grove.
George W. Kelley was
wounded in Ashdown, last
week while trying to arrest
a negro who was wanted by
the officers of Lafayette
county.
One day last week a COW
got in front of a freight train
at London and the result
was a wrecked engine and
several smashed cars. The
cow was also smashed
The Camden Commercial
League recently sent a dele
cation to Washington to urge
congress t O appropriate
$500, 900 for the improve
rnent of the Ouachita river.
A favorable report has
been authorized by the con-
gressional committee on the
bill providing for the erection
of a post-ofice building at
Hot Springs to cost $50, 900.
Central Baptist College,
at Conway has about three
times as many boarding stu
dents this year as it has had
any previous year, Every de-
partment is in .flourishing
condition,
At the Fayetteville exper'
mental station t wo varieties
of peanuts averaged seventy
three bushels per acre. The
Spanish shelled out seventy
Rine pounds kernels per loC
pound nuts.
Bruno Bodeman, a wei
known real estate agent OF
Lite Rock, shot himself
through the body Monday
1t is thought he will die,
Financial and family troudlt
caused the rash act.
John Coleman, colored, has
been convicted of murder II
the yell circuit court. He was
charged with killing his wife
and another negro woman
near Russellville last Novem
Der,
Three men attempted,
Tuesday to rob the bank al
Warren. They failed in their
effort but shot Adair, the
cashier, through the shoulder
and mortally wounded a man
named Goodwin.
Sharp County record., 1896-03-06
CLAYTON & COPE.
IN THE LEAD,
Hardy, Arkansas.

Having been in business for the past
years, practical experience enables Us
know what people want. Being thorony
ly acquainted with the people and trade
take liberty to make prices below CONN.,
Sharp County record., 1896-03-06
Next 30 days will give 20 per cent. AZ
count--sl0' suits for SS; and sl5 suits slo

Stoves from $500 to $500.
The Leaders In AnGnSStS sGn *; ss "'as' General and cn'"os
Out of Sight VERY T '1 IHIf ST. sP7s 3 Ss Trimming" .n"'
On Top %s1 S os' s" s Goods Of the moi" Mode" Styles and best
We Get There On '.".sa... Dress sn"A .o"o, No two 'H-
We Down em All P Fin" % Hsi s % : 1 n S 'SST @ T d1ia,n
Strictly In 1t sp %" aAss CAPS Hoons ''1 S'''
Onto The Racket $ U EgTEE S5EE An9f 5a4 czE @ b. BED %
Nothing Like 1t 1 1D~ s g4fs1 s 1.sst Ea%n' Stoves Ranges ''
Remember 1t; COFFINS Sold at All Hours
Figures Prove Ga S buy $ %"s % Go our ss ss sss ''' Produce A
The Secret OF Ss % Hs %: ss: % % "s % a" We buy large quantities
listen TO Us s's: % "s.A @ s nss'r @ By osss ss "''"'
A FULL LINE OF STAPLE GROCERIES
Should we unfortunately be out of anytnllE
you call for, we make special orders direct and hl
your demands. We have no money to give a""' M
,ut guarantee to save you money inshort pr''''
= CLAYTON & COPE. =
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-04
THE REPUBLICAN
WESTPORT RALLY
Little Town the Scene Of a Great
Demonstration for Mckinley
and Sound Money.
THE ToRCHLIGHT PROCESSION
one Hundred and Fifty Were In Line
Hon r. J. Cleeton Delivered an Ex-
cellent Address-Club Formed
Of About Fifty Members.

At O'Clock yesterday afternoon the
steamer Queen left Astoria forWestport
carrying about seventy-hye local Re-
publlcans. a drum corps was along.
as was also the Glee Club. Stops were
made at Knappa. Clifton, and other
towns and the Queen arrived at West
port at 7:2O A large number Of ladies'
and gentlemen met the boat at the
dock and the torchlight procession was
formed One hundred and fifty persons
were In line.
Hon T. J. Cleeton delivered an excel
lent address in the town hall. which
had been decorated for the occasion.
Mr.. Cleeton confined himself wholly 10
the money question and proved beyond
the shadow OF a doubt the fallacy Of
the free silver heresy. His illustrations
brought out his points plainly and were
the cause Of frequent outbreaks OF ap-
plause.
The Glee Club rendered several lively
selections and was forced 10 respond
each time. At the conclusion of Mr.
Cleeton's speech the westport McKin-
ley and Hobart Club was organized. 80
signing the constitution and bylaws
Mr.. Robert McMath was unanimously
elected president and Mr.. Mcfarland
secretary.
A feature Of the evening was the ac-
ton Of three men in tearing Bryan
buttons from their coats, throwing
them to the floor and substituting Nc
Kinley buttons.
Dinner was served at Mrs. Vests
residence and the hearts Of the hungry
Astorians made glad by what was
pronounced the most ele-
giant repast ever spread before crowd !
Of politicians. The Republicans extend |
their thanks to Mrs. West and daugh-
ters for the accommodation.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-04
MOST NOTABLE
DAY EXPERIENCED
Twelve States Represented in Yester-
days Delegations at
Canton.
THE NATIONAL wHEELMEN
Made the Most Elaborate DemOnstra-
tion Of the Day Mckinley Addresses
Sixteen Audiences Coming on Spe-
cial Trains at Short Intervals.

Canton. October 3.-Today was the
most notable daY for delegations yet ex-
perienced. In the enormous crowds
present twelve states were represented
by delegations ranging from small clubs
of wheelmen to many train loads Of cit
liens. representing all interests. The
demonstration began early and contin-
ued until late. special trains arriving
at short intervals from early morning
till late in the afternoon. Major Nc
Kinley addressed sixteen audiences ON
his lawn. These audiences represented
many delegations, as high as seven
being included in one audience. The
reviewing stand from which the Major
is accustomed to review parades and
street demonstrations was re-erected on
the front Of the lawn. All day the
streets were filled with marching clubs
and gaily uniformed bicyclists. accom-
panied by bands and drum corps. and
Kaleidoscope effect was ever In view
with shifting banners. flags. streamers,
decorations and other campaign para
phernalia- The most elaborate demon
stration Of the day was that made by
the wheelmen under the auspices Of
the National Wheelmen's Mckinley and
Hobart Club. The incessant rain Of
the past week interfered materially
with the proposed overland trip. but
many came by train and in the parade
and at the meeting addressed by Major
clubs from twelve different
states were represented. Addresses on
behalf Of the wheelmen were made by
r. p. Walker, president; W. P. VIII
liens, vice-president, and w. w. Wells.
committeeman.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-04
HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.
A Successful and Spirited Rendition of
the Piano Fund Program.

the Piano Fund Program.
For lack Of space in yesterdays issue
a full account of the creditable per-
formance given at the opera house Fri
day evening for the benefit OF the High
School piano fund was omitted.
The opening number Glover's Wood
bird Song" a duet by the Misses Reba
Hobson and Laura Fox. was an indi-
cation of the excellent character of the
program to follow and received a hear
~ encore. Miss Mabel Carter's rendi-
tion OF "Old Ace" or the story Of a trot-
ting race for girl, in which the win
ner gets the girl, was a clever bit of
character sketching Miss Ruth Garner
next sang solo in her usmual accent
able style. The Village Idyl." a love
scene between members of two families
which had been engaged in feud, with
the usual difficulties and incidents
which are attached TO the principals in
such scenes, including the impersona-
tion of the village gossips, as interpret
ed by Miss Carter, brought out a round
of applause.
Mrs, Brenham vanDusen's solo,
Dreams" added new laurels to that
lady's well established musical reputa-
tion. In the second part Miss Mabel
Carter gave evidence of unusual elocu-
tionary ability. Her first number was
entitled ION the other Train" which
was most pathetic production and
was listened to by the audience with
wrapt attention. Prompt Obedience"
or the story of mischievous girl who
shuts up the skylight on her mothers
order when she knows her aunt is on
the roof, a thunder shower comes up
and the old lady receives a shower bath
which causes the girl to be locked up
for week, was a most humorous reci-
tation admirably rendered. Miss Car
ter's closing number, the Tiger Lily
Race" which recites the prowess of a
back number winner. was a good de-
of the progress and excite
nent Of the race, Miss Carter has un-
usual ability as an elocutionist, and
with the study which she proposes for
herself in the near future, is destined |
% make an enviable reputation.
Miss Pearl Holden sang "The Robins
Message" and Messrs. Belcher, Bur
1ett Smith and Garner gave several
luartets which fully susta ined their
for fine music. The enter
ainment on the whole was a treat
which well repaid all those who had the
pleasure of hearing it.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-04
BRYAN ACCEPTS.
His Letter on the Populist Nomination
Short and Very Sweet.

st, Louis. October S.-Bryan tonight
gave out for publication his letter of
acceptance of the Populist nomination
for president. as follows:
"The nomination of the Peoples Par
ty for the presidency of the United
States has been rendered me in such
generous spirit and on such honorable
terms that l am able to accept the
same without departing from the plat
form adopted by the Democratic ma
tional convention. fully appreciate
the breadth Of patriotism which has
actuated the members of the Peoples
Party, who in order to consolidate the
sentiment in Tabor of bimetaIism. have
been willing to go outside of their par
ty lines"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-04
FOR BRYAN ELECTORS.

Portland, Or, October Sierra Snow,
as counsel for the gold standard Demo-
crats, has filed protest with Secretary
Of State Kincaid against placing the
fusion candidates for electors on the
ticket as Democrats. The protest is
based on the claim that Chairman Starr
had no authority to fill the nominations,
and that there were only three vacan-
cies to fill as oglesby, who had accepted
the nomination of the Democratic state
convention, had not declined when the
nominations were filed The gold
standard Democrats seek to have their
nominees classed as the regular Demo-
cratic nominees.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-04
TEXAS PoPULIsTs BOLT BRYAN.

Dallas Texas, October S,-Judge
Woods, Populist elector-at-large, and
Merriam NJ. Williams, the elector for
the Tenth District, made the public an
nouncement today that they will not
support Bryan for president. The Wat
son feeling is intense.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-04
THE JosEPH Bank RoRRERs.
No Trace of the One Who Carried on
the Swag.

LaGrande. Or, October 3.-The exam
ination of James Tucker for participant
ing in the bank robbery at Joseph on
Thursday. took place today. He waiv-
ed examination and was held in FIVE
thousand dollars bonds to appear be-
fore the grand jury. The posse search
ing for Cy. Fitzhugh, the robber who
escaped with the money. has returned
TO Joseph. No trace Of him was found
after he changed horses. However. q
hunter claims to have seen Fitzhugh
just before dark Thursday evening
twelve miles from Joseph. F1tzhugh
was on the trail leading to the Snake
river. evidently intending to cross the
river at Brownlee's ferry He was alone
and carried no rifle, being armed only
with pistol. From this it is thought
impossible for him to escape.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-04

Meany is the leading tailor, and pays
the highest cash price for fur skins.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-04
THE MARKETS.

San Francisco, October Shops. 2d4
London, October S.-Hops, fl los.
Liverpool October S.-wheat spot,
steady; demand, poor; No. 2 red spring,
6s; No. l hard Manitoba, 6s I'd: No. ]
California, 6s Sd.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-04
SHORTHAND CLASS.

Beginners class meets on Tuesdays
and Fridays Advanced class meet on
Mondays and Thursdays.
MRS. T. F. WOODFORD,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-04

Suppose the ratio should take the Job
out of the hands of the politicians and
fix itself?-Washington Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-19
The Celebrated French Bfcyclist
Outspeeds Johnson.
American Bicyclist Loses Both
Heats in the Paris Race.
$4,000 PEOPLE THERE.
The Distance 1000 Meters and
Holly Contested.
The Defeat of the American
Pleased the Crowd.

Paris May 19.-1IOrin, the celebrated
French bicyclist, outspeeded John 5
Johnson. the American, in both heats
of the 2. 900 meter race at the VeIodrome
de la Seine.
Extraordinary feeling had been man
Tested ia the race and considerable
warmth of feeling had developed be-
tween the two principals over misunder
standings as to the time and place of
meeting. Both were in a determined
mood. and the 5000 persons present
felt sure of a good race when they
came upon the track
The appearance of the two racers
was made the occasion for a hearty
outburst Of applause Again, during the
race, Johnson was accorded an ovation
when he stopped to allow his adverse
ry to change punctured tire. Upon
the resumption of the race Johnson leo
and after several attempts to set Norm
in front. SO as to force him to set the
pace both stopped and leaned against
the ratings Norm thereupOn dlsInOuut
ed and walked OF while Johnson I'm
ished the course This match. however,
was declared void, owing to the leaning
on the railing Upon this the crowd
hoOted and applauded- according to the
direction their sympathies took.
IA pacemaker was then provided
Johnson again took the lead and all
efforts ro get Norm i'm front proved fu-
tile. At the last bend i'm the course
Johnson spurted. but Norm caught
him and finished a length ahead.
The second heat showed q repetition
of the tactics in the first. Johnson be-
ing forced into the lead. He spurted
upon entering the last lap and gained
about 30 yards on his adversary. but
was again caught and beaten by about
q length
The defeat of the American pleased
the crowd and the winning Friedman
was franticauy cheered by the thous-
ands of spectators. Some of 1Iorin's adj
mirers hocked to the track and sur
rounded him. tearing his sweater from
his back and replacing it by a tricOl-
ored jersey, in which patriotic apparel
they escorted him around the track in
a triumphal procession amid ceilings
and acclamatfOns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-19
PRIEST IS ACTIVE.
Forcibly Throws a Young Lady from
Church

Pittsburg. May ia fractional fight
between the German and Irish mem
bers of St. JOsephs Roman Catholic
church at New kensington entered into
stormy scene at Vespers last even
ing
Father Rutter. a German, recently
took charge of the parish. 1t is al
legged that he has an income besides his
salary and living well. rode a smart
horse and attended several sporty
events The irish members OF the con-
gregatiOn criticised his actions, which
caused him to remark that he would
rather live as he did than live with
pigs, like the Irish
Last Friday evening three girls were
standing before the church talking. and
were ordered away by the priest Last
night lecture from the pulpit was
given them and Annie and Maggie
Heating left the church Father Ruu-
ter mentioned Letitia Mccarthy and
said she had acted unladylike- SIC
arose and denied his statements
Father Rutter ordered her to leave the
church and she refused The reverend
gentleman walked down the aisle,
slapped her face several times, pushed
her out of the door. and, it is alleged,
kicked her as she was being elected
The congregation was in an uproar and
several women tainted. but no one in
terfered with the priest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-19
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.

Furnished BY the Associated Press to
the State Journal
Markets are delayed today on ac-
count Of storms effecting telegraph
r--ir-ae
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-19
Book Island Route.

During the summer Of 1896 the Great
Rock Island viii sell tickets at one fare
for the round trip to the following con
ventiOns
Republican national convention, St.
Louis. Mo, June is.
National meeting Order United Amer
lean Mechanics, Denver. Col. June 16
to 90
Annual meeting National Educational
associa ton. Buffalo, n. Y. July 3 to TO-
Democratic national convention, Chi
cago Ill. July Z.
Young Peoples Christian Endeavor,
Washington, D. c., July Z to IS.
Annual convention Baptist Young
People, Milwaukee. Wis, July 16 to 10
Peoples party national and silver
convention st. Louis. Mo, July p.
National encampment G. A. r.. St
Paul, Mimi. September L to 4.
For rates. dates OF sale. limits and all
other Information. call at Rock Island
passenger depot. corner First and kan
sas ave, or phone 3S4
a n FULLER
City Passenger Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-19
HABBoR FIGHT RENEWED.
The Santa Monica Matter VIII be Re
opened.

Washington. May 19.-The fight over
the Santa Monica and San Pedro deep
water harbors has been resumed in the
conference over the river and harbOr
bill The struggle over the Santa Mon
lea provision ended in a compromise by
providing for a commission of i've en-
SIueelSs one from the navy one from
the coast and geodetic survey and three
from civil life, to be selected by the
president A proposition has been
made IN conference to have the three
civil engineers named in the bill in
stead Of being selected by the president.
Some opposition has been manifested
to this, although il is said a majority Of
the conference IavOrS the change The
California senator's learning of the pro-
posed change. have secured a hearing
before the conference today Senator
White viii address the conference and
insist that the agreement unanimously
adopted in the senate shall not be
changed Another contest in the con-
ference Is over two rival Louisiana
projects, the Bayou PlaQuemIne inn
prOVement added by the senate and the
other the Ca1cascu Improvement put in
by the house. struck out by the sem
ate committee and then reported by the
senate The house conferees refuse
to agree to the senate amendment and
Senator Camery. member of the sem
ate committee on commerce, insists
that If any Louisiana Improvement is
to be sacrificed that at CalcascU should
be the one.
It is practically decided that the SEN
ate Will recede from the amendments
providing for a boat railway at The
Dalles OF the Columbia river in Ore
gOn. and for the Lake Union and
Washington canal at Seattle. Wash.
but a provision is likely for direct APP
preparation of $3.50 600 to be Immediate
~ available for the Seattle improve
n0ppf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-19
BAND CONCERT UNCERTAIN.
But viii be Given if the Weather is
Favorable.

The rain of this noon may interfere
with the public festivities of the
Knights of Pythias. John Marshall
says he is not yet decided whether he
had better or not give up the band con-
cert at the park this evening. If it
rains no more it may be possible to
give one since the park about the band
stand is largely sand and not muddy.
The rain was terrific while it lasted
and wooden sidewalks were afiOat in
some parts of the city and streets ran
full of water.
The wind and rain played havoc with
the decorations in front of store build
ings. In some instances the bunting
was blown down and in every instance
it was badly faded and the sidewalks
beneath ran gay with red and blue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-19
AS BAD AS REPORTED.
the Storm District

A postal card received in Topeka to-
day from z. I. Miner of Sabetha. broth
er of S J. and J. NJ. Miner of Topeka,
says the storm news from that place
has not been exaggerated
1T is bad wreck he says. "a strip
through from southwest to northeast
and one-fourth of a mile wide is torn
out of the town just west of its center
Several are dead and numbers are in
jured. Everything is covered with mud
and driven fun Of splinters. The wreck
is terrible"
The card was written Monday morn
ing following the cyclone.
Another card from Mr.. Miner says
that the farm houses and other build
ings in the Pony creek country, six
miles northeast of Sabetha. are almost
completely demolished. many of them
tine ones