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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-03
PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 2.-Estimates
from sixty out Of sixty-seven counties
in Pennsylvania indicate that DR.. s. O.
Swallow, Prohibition, has carried the
counties of Blair, Clinton, Cumberland,
Dauphine, Huntingdon, Juniata, Ly.
coming, Montour and Northumberland.
1he incomplete figures show an apparent
plurality for Beacon, the head of the
Republican ticket of 145, ZOO, as agaSast
Haywood's plurality of 174,264 in 1S95.
The incidations are that McCauley tbe
majority in each branch of the General
received about 10000 plurality.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-03
ENTUCKY.

Louisville, Ky, Nov. "a conserva-
tive estimate at II o'clock tonight places
the majority of Charles p. Weaver, the
Democratic candidate for mayor, over
George d. Todd, the present incumbent
at from 5000 to $500.
The returns from the State are
meagre and unofficial at this hour. Ae-
cording to this, Shackelford, silver
Democrat, is leading Bailey, Republican,
by about 5000 votes.
The National Democratic vote Is very
light.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-03
MA RYLANO.

Baltimore Md, Nov. 2.-Returns from
the State are meagre and unofficial in
character. Up to 11:30 p. M, nothing
but estimates have been received, but
these indicate that the Democrats may
possibly have a majority on joint ballot
IN the Assembly, which will insure the
reelection of Senator German
Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 2.-Midnight re-
turns from the State continue to come
IN slowly, but ten precincts outside of
Baltimore having been received at this
hour Conservative estimates place such
counties as have been heard from as
follows:
emocratic-Baltimore Cecil. Carroll,
Worcester, Herford, Howard, Kent and
Talbot.
Republican-Ga Somerset, ALLIE
gany, Anne Arundel, Charles and Fred
erick
Some of these are doubtful In the
city Masters majority may reach $500.
and at this h0uL the Republicans seem
to have carried all three legislative dis
tricts.
If these estimates are correct, Tie Leg
islature will be Republican. The chair
man of both State committees refuse to
express an opinion as to the result out
side of Baltimore city.
Baltimore, Md, Nov. % a. m.-The
Baltimore Sun says the indications are
that the Republicans have elected suf-
fcient number of members with the
hold-overs to give them a majority on
joint ballot in the next Legislature
LEGISLATURE CLOSE.
Baltimore, Md, Nov. 2.-The Rapubli-
cans have elected their municipal ticket
in Baltimore by maj0rities ranging from
1000 to 5000, but the State ticket is in
doubt, and there is some reason for be-
ieying that the Democrats have carried
the legislature and that United States
Senator German may succeed himself
Official returns from the State are OF
the most meagre and unsatisfactory
character so that even the Chairman OF
the State Central Committee hesitates
to express an unqualified opinion as to
the result on the State and legislative
tickets. A conservative estimate based
upon partial returns indicate that the
Democrats viii have sixty votes on joint
ballot, while the Republicans will have
81. The list of delegates and Senators
elected to-day by each party will proba-
bly, he as follows:
Republicans-Allegany 6; Anne Arun-
del, 4; Baltimore city, 10; Charles, 3;
Frederick, 5; Garrett, 8; Hartford, L;
Prince George, 4; Somerset, 3; total, 4S.
Observation-Disclosures county, 6; Cal.
vert 8; Caroline. 3; Carroll, 4 Cecil, 4;
Dorchester, 4; Hartford, A; Howard, 2;
Kent 2; Montgomery, A. Queen Annes.
3; st. Mary's, 3; Talbot +; Wicomico,
3; Washington, 4; Worcester. 4; total
81.
There are II "hold-over" Senators. of
which 8 are Republicans and 3 Demo-
Gratis. When these are added to the list
of those chosen to-day the total will be
Republicans, 81; Democrats, go.
AS an offset to this estimate, Chair
man Scott, of the Republican State Gen.
trail Committee issued the following
statement at midnight:
II am very well satisfied with the re-
suit, so far as heard from We have
carried Baltimore city, including the
three Legislative districts by at least
5000 majority, and our adyices from the
State indicate that the Republicans will
send a successor to Mr.. German 10 the
United States Senate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-03

Democratic majority would be much
larger, so what we have lost by dread
of McLean's possible election we have
gained by the disaffection among the
Republicans due to Foraker's bitter
opposition to Hanna.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-03
Leads all Oth8r N0th Carolina ]ali08 B0h News r2{on

Buffalo. n. Y. Nov. 2.-Conrad Diehl.
Democrat, has been elected Mayor by
a majority of at least 5000
Do"tSo, y. l., nov. John Hig-
gins, Republican, was elected Mayor by
10 majority i'll vote of 5000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-03
CITIES IN NEW YORK.

Binghamton. NY, Nov. 2.-Jerome De-
Wit. Democrat, was elected mayor of
Binghamton over George e. Green. Re
publican. by over 500 majority. Eight
Democratic aldermen out Of thirteen are
elected.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21
THURSDAY, JAN. q, 1897.
GOVERNOR EVANS MESSAGE.

Governor Evans has banded in
his last message to the legislature
and the critics have thcir oppor-
tunity t. show to tho world the
merits and dcmcrits in that pub
lie document, AN criticism al
this time of Governor Evans official
acts IS moro or loss tlngcd with
passion, so it will be left to critics
possibly in tho distant future to
do equal and exact Justice to Gov
ernor Evans.
This, being the last annual mos
sage of Governor Evans, contains
no recommendation to the lcgislN-
ture, but abounds IN facts and
figures, which will be important
information to the Legislature and
tho pubic.
Hc takes up every department
OF the government and throws
light uron points, which have
heretofore been misunderstood and
wofully misrcprcscntcd. Ills re-
marks on the dispcnsary law ar"
worthy the careful consideration
Of the law making department.
and should interest the ordinary
citizen.
Particular attention should be
paid to his reference to education.
al matters and especially to Win
throp College. In his compari,
son between ClcmsoA College ant
Winthrop College he has beer
tokcn |" task by Senator Tillmun
1T Will he Tor an impartial puhli
to say who has the better Of tn
argument on this issue.
The most remarkable part ,
Governor Evans message is whu
no has to say about the munag,
ment OF the prnitontiary and e.
pcclally his observations ON Co
Meals report.
The legislature will crrtninl
have some interesting matter fu
consideration and cannot ignor
tho facts and figures winch Gov
crnors have produced and Gallo
A;tS2 the attention of that body. ~,
pcoT'e. "'o tea" ;a"!...,,S and thinkin
and the members Of the legislatul
must act or not act, as thcy ma
deem best for the State.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21
Special to The Daily News.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. is
Bulletins received here from Wash
ington today announce that the
United States supreme court has
sustained Judge Slmonton's dccis-
ion that part of the South Caro-
lima dispcnsary law is unconstitu-
tional.
The part Of the law declared un-
constitutional is the clause which
relates to the importation Of il
Qu0rs Tor private usn.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21
GOVERNOR HIn.Lu;HsHsuI.

Governor Ellerbc was inaugura-
ted Monday with the usual cere-
mcny and made his inaugural adj
dress. Much speculation has becn
indulged in as to the policy of his
administration and if fhiscampaign
speeches were tho grounds Of such
speculations, his inaugural address
will not relieve tho situation
Governor Ellorbo has not varied il
his uttorances on any occasion
and certainly enters the executive
department with free hands and
we'll defined views on the most
important subjects in state affairs
The following are tho concluding
remarks of his inaugural address
'Fcllow Citizens: The political
campaign OF 1896 is over.
You have honored me as tcw men
in South Carolina have ever been
honored and far moro richly than
deserve, You gave mo, say it III
no spirit of vain glory or Of boasting,
but IN profound appreciation Of the
honor bestowed, you gave me, in The
democratic primary the largest ma
jority ever given a candidate for gov
ernor. Both factions cf the demo.
cratic party as the vote cast lnGl-
Gates, gave me warm and enthusiasts
tic support, such az necessarily could
not have been given to any factional
Ecandidatc.
My constant anxiety shall be not to
prove unworthy of your confidence.
am your governor-the governor
|of the whole people.
q Our interests are mutual. 1t will
.pe base and treacherous and migrate
8,ll on my part, and unwlse and un-
Spatriotlc on your part, longer to fan
sEe fires of partisan hatred. On
questions of public policy we can
nd ought to submit to the will of
BE majority honestly expressed.
: l beseech you to resolve on this
Secasion to bury all factional feelings
Snd to join hands and hearts in your
Sorts to develop the resources of
ar beloved State to build up her
sastitations to promote her every in
rest. In assuming my official
ties pledge you my best services.
l lth al my strength Of head, heart I
an labor TOR the common veal and
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21
Oldest EacrI,nPitulia.

Tho oldest and most curious
herbarium in tho world is in the
Egyptian Museum at Cairo. 1t
consists of crowns, garlands,
wroaths and bouquets of Egypt,
most of the examples b,ilg in OK
cclloDt condition, and nearly all
the flowers have been identiped.
They cannot be loss than 5000
years old.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21

Mr.. Editor:
This starts us on q New Year AVID
we wish to return our thanks to the
GOOD pIlOI.KS for the liberia, pa, =
ronaBc all through the past Year
and we wish them all :, happy and
prosperous New Year.
We want them all to understand
that we will do our best to keep up
with the times, and always try 70
have in stock everything ncedful
about Homes and Fa.'ms.
We cordially invite all to como
and look through our houses.
New Goods coming in every week,
and you know we dor t buy them to
keep.
We appreciate your trade and vii!
continue to try TO deserve it. Come
and see Us.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21
ADVERTISING RATES.

Ono dollar per inch for first insertion, ff-
tv rrnts for each subsequent insertion.
Iibcral discount for advertisements on an
nunI contracts. Terms cash. Annual con-
tracts, payable quarterly.
No f,vnritrs. One price to all. No spe-
col position or special rates to foreign nd.
yortiscrs. All such must take the run OF
tho paper and abide by such rates,
Local notices, in local column, 10 cents
per lins for first insertion and five cents Tor
Advertisements for coming issue should
be handed in not later than Monday morn
ing.
views and opinions of correspondents, I'M
less the same are cuitoriallv endorsed.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21
Tourist Sleeping Car H.inr nEo-
tween washington ana
San EunriScO

Tho Southern Railway and its
connections (thc \. & w. p, l.. &
n. and Southern Pacitic) have in
auguratcd a Tourist Sleeping Car
Line between Washington and San
Francisco, via Atlanta, New Or
loans and Los Angeles. This
sleeping car goes through without
change, l"aving Washington every
Saturday morning at lit and is
accompanied by a personal con-
ductor and Pullman portor, who
go through. The Pullman faro for
doublo berth is - 90 from Wash
lngton to San Francisco.
This service is especially for Tie
convenicnco of parties holding
socond-class tickets, Though first
class tickets arc good in the car.
Furthor information may bc ob.
tanned from any Southern Rail
way or Southern Pacific agent or
official, or from A. J. Poston, Con
oral Agent, 81 Pennsylvania ave.
Washington, d. c., CT from w. A.
Turk, G. p. A., So. Ry y, Washing
ton, ID. G..
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21
Notice..

All persons holding accounts
against the Methodist Parsonage
in Pickens, will please hand in tho
same by February tho 10th, 1897,
as we want to make an effort to
pay off said Indebtedness.
w NJ HApnEN p q.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21
Death of MIN n. Alexander

Mr. w ~ AlrNaulrr son of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Alexander died
Of tvphoid and bilious fever on
,Januarv 1lth 1897. after u sr\ ere
illness of four weeks. lie was II
grant sufferer of dvsprpsin for
About tbrcc wears. lie was ~
wears of ogc, no leaves u father
and mcthor and four brothers and
rour sisters and host of rcIo,iycs
and friends t, Mourn his death.
DR.. G.. Grimshawr, of NIpntyuir,
\. G.. attended ON him during the
whole of his sickness aud STAYED
nv his bedside lhc last nine davs
uI his life. He was Il consistent
and faithful member Of Little
River Bnptist church. IIc bore
his standardization pnljrut!v, and
o,1r loss is his eternal cain, Ills
life from chi]dhood was ON, Of
strict adh>rrnrr I, du,v. Gro,i
industry. mcclnrss. nntirucr. per
scvnrnnro and ,LrHionrr 10 his
nornnts wrr. Soma of thc marked
traits ,f his life, He was ],vcd
and hold in hiuh r.tcrm bv all
who know linn Ills n,,cn onnnr
his rpl,,ivrs ond friends, connni
be- filled bv auv livino nnrs,u, and
his hr, wns o,,, ,b,1 vn hn,;ny.
,nv vnunr man w,uId 4, wnll I,
rmui,,c ono lnnu uiIl hi. non
orv live Un w,s - ,inL,nt ~ ~,
\. G.. 4. G.. for three yonrs nnt
nnwurds Inf hnd tn ,h,nInn hi,
studios there ON account Of il
health Uo wos y w;s, md s,C,
counselor. and olwnys had n wore
of cncouragcmcnt and sympath,
for those dcspondont ones viii
whom, hn r,n,, ~ r,n,,rI H.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21

IN my official capacity, treat boil
friend and foo with equal cosider,
alton. l rid myself Of all sectional
| and partisan feelings ard hail you
all as Carolinians. l love my native
State. I love her people.
7 am proud of her grand and IN
spring history; of the names Of her
lllustrious sons; Of the thousands of
her honorcd dead who sleep upon
every great battle field of their
country. I rejoice in the hope ou,
future inspires, in the patriotism of
our young manhood and in tho self
sacrificing devotion Of our young;
womanhood.
At the conclusion Of Governor El-
lea s address, Hon. Nj. B. Nc
Sweeney was similarly sworn in as
lieutenant governor and with this the
inaugural ceremony was concluded
and the Joint assembly dlssolvcd.'
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21
Attractive? AGGgactiyGa Attgactiveg
EAeN Sa:20g!s New Goods! New GGoosis
"a EwArN EOe2artn1nilt


mere Is too mach TO tell SO must ask you
ana see 1r yourselves. We will only mention few Of the
many bargains which abound store.
Alakc note i'll your mtinor ndum book and when you
to to . see
NUTS WORTH CRACKING
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21

55 inch Black and Colorcd Cash
moro 25 cents.
IS inch Black and Culorcu CASH
mere 20 cents.
ColOrad Dlcss Goods 10 Is 25
and up.
l0-4 White and Grey Blankets
IS cents.
Bcst All Wool Blankets on earth
for 1926.
10 cent Canton Flannel cxtra
hcavy for cents.
lla centCanton Flannel better
for 10 cents.
10 ounce Canton Flannel FOR -
cents.
Bed ticking 5, 6, 7, s, 10 - AND
Is cents.
The best for shirts yet, Chrviots
We have thcm.
Iadie, Undorwaists, three for
80 cents, extra heavy oncs for -,
31 and 80 cents.
Misses All Wool Vest CO., tho
dollar kind.
Misses Heavy Cotton Nu>v-23 35
and 80 cents.
Carpets samples - conts.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21

= E. ROE!N@ y<, editor.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-01-21

in 2,ND
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-18

SChOOIyarO6 1cr ySTOuhus.
Under the direction of the Board of
Education Of Philadelphia, twenty ono
schoolyarils In various sections of the
city have been thrown open as play
grounds for the use of children who
cannot enjoy the luxury of n summer
at the seaShore or In the country. These
yards will remain open every week day
from 8 O'Clock q. m. to 6 O'Clock p. M,
except Saturdays, when they will be
closed Mt noon, until August 2S. In the
mornings, from to IL o'clock kinder
garten teachers Will be present to in
struct the children in the useful and
healthful forms of recreation, and the
balance of the day the little ones will
be left to themselves to dig in the sand
heaps which will be provided or to play
as they plea.e, being under the care of
the tanitors If the schools, who have
been sworn in as special officers, the
better to maintain discipline and to
deal with any roughs who may put in
an appearance. These Fairgrounds,
saws the North American, will be a
golsend to the thousands Of little ones
for whose pleasure and health they
have been opened. The idea is most
praiseworthy and humane, and 1t will
reap heavy reward In the fall In the
shape of many vigorous, healthy and
happy little ones who might otherwise
waste away In the absence Of some
appropriate fresh air spots whereon
they may romp and play during the
heated season.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-18

better results by running it through
sluice bon. hut where the yield is in mug
gets instead of fine gold he prefers to
pan" it.
The great Klondyke strike was made
last year, but nothing was known of it in
the United States until June 15 of the
present year, when vessel called the
Excelsior arrived in San Francisco laden
with miners from the Klondyke, who in
turn were linden with gold. They told
almost incredible tales of the richness OF
the newly discovered district, where for
tunes had been accumulated In few
months Experienced miners and "ten-
dcrfcct' seemed to have shared good for
tune alike, and with some justice, too,
for the credit Of the discovery of the new
gold fields Is due To the inexperienced men.
Another vessel brought to Seattle sec
ond party Of successful prospectOrs and n
ton aud "a half of gold. These men had
endured peril and undergone great hard
ships iu accommodating the fortunes they
brought, and they told n story that had n
dark as well as n bright side. To follow
their example means n risk of wealth,
health und even life, but for those who
are willing to take the chances the pros
oect they hold ont is alluring.
The KIoudyke District.
The richest of the mines In the Alaska
region seem TO be In the klondyke, n few
miles over tho British border. They were
discovered. MS has been snid. by n party
of ''tendcrfcet," who, against the advice
of the Id-timers in the district, wandered
over yondcr in the Klondyke" and struck
IT rich. From Klondyke comes much of
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-18
Uncle Sans First P4staee-ssamps.

Uncle Sans First PAstage-Stamps.
FIFTY years aep-n July, 1s47-Un-
Gle Sam issued his, first postage
stamps" writes Fannie\ Mack Lothrop
In the Ladies' Home Journal. In
England, seven years be1nre., Rowland
Hill, father of the penny past intro
duced the sticking plnstersS as the
stamps were icontenptnoussy called.
John NJ Niles, four Postmaster General
at that time, tried herOicatly, but in
vain, ITO moveS Congress tol authorize
stamps for thistcounty- His lsuccessor;
Cave Johnson was more fortunate,
and the bill desired was approved ON
March 3, 1s47, t1,e/stamps, not being
ifsued, however, !tiH August, though
fl,e time appofnted was July I. Only
two values of new stamps were in
't;sDduced inj1s47--a f1ve;and a ten cent
ytnmp, bearing. respectively. the por-
trait of Finnkliniin in 4 bronze tint, and
Washington, i'm blas.k.
"The first.purchaser of stamps in the
United States was Henry Shaw, the
father Of Henry Wheeler Shaw (better
known as Josh B1lmgs,' the humorist)
Mr. Shaw was tnt the Postmaster-Gen-
erals Office ON August 9, 1S47, when
Mr. johnson entered with the printer
from whom ihe had just received sheets
of the new tstamps. Mr. johnson pass
cd a sheet ito Mr. Shaw (for inspection
After giving the stamps&a vhasty glance
Mr Shaw, perhaps. with, an eye to
futnre fame, Ntook out his wallet, count
ed out fifteen cents and purchased one
of each variety. The five he kept as
a curiosity, the ten he presented to
Goveznork Briggs as IAN appropriate
gift" :.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-18

and has holes bored in the bottom. These
holes are filled with quicksilver; the dirt.
gravel and small powders are washed
over the quicksilver. but the gold ndheres
to it. When a miner ''cleans up" some
times every night, sometimes once a week,
the water is turned off and the sluice boz
holes are cleaned out.
In psnning. the dirt is put into a col>
pan-about the size of small dishpan
This pan is made of copper. The mine,
squats beside n stream, dips water into
the pan, oscillates it with n motion that
can only be acquired by experience, and
gradually sloughs out the water. dirt.
gravel, etc, retaining the gold in the pa1..
Gold heing the heaviest substance, it is OF
course the easiest to retain in the pan.
a pick, shovel, gold pan, water, and.
of course, some gold are the only essen.
tials Of placer mining. Machinery is only
necessary In placer mining where large
areas of ground that yields only moder
ately are worked, and then only for hy'
draulic power in washing down the dirt.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-08-18

much more than that of a ward divisIop
In Chicago.
In acquiring the Alaskan territory,
though the United States moved its cen
ter, figured In geographical mines, not IN
area or population, as far west as San
Francisco. The country now extends
from about the ooth degree OF Longitude
up at the far east corner OF Maine to the
i22d degree up Mt the far northwest hp
OF the Alaskan mainland. inns Is taking
no account OF the little island of Attu,
l,oU miies out In the racine, beyond the
aawahan group, "hich. since the pur
tnhse OF Amska' mas really been our west
cr" i"hu i'Hi'. lhe ohited States, there
iore' may almost say WIN England tha'
ne sun never sets on It's possessions.
The Great Yukon River.
The principal river in Alaska, the fu-
kon, up which prospectors have to work
their weary way to reach the gold fields,
was called by Schwatka, the Alaskan
Nile. 1t rises a little more than 300 miles
above Sitka. in the southern part of
Alaska, and then strikes northward. fol-
lowing broad circle to the west before
1t emptics into Behring Sea through an
extensive delta Six hundred miles in
frcm the coast it is more than mile
"ide ana the volume OF its water is so
great as 10 rreshen the ocean ten miles
'ur nr ,1"rl anu.
oam me ps'rs,p'' S:!, cues m OF A'hska are !n-
towns .nd 80 nac,.t,r .ho u "o.H :,, '".l. .,, ;ls
rrom now an to - ~ ,o.4 .,,.
b,vs ro,,.u ~ -; - .',' a. .n'!
NV n terr;torial aor.rnor - no,,, -