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The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-23
USES OF THE TELEPHONE.
How 1t Has Been Utilized in Legal
PrOceedings-Rem Session
of Sunday School

How it Has Been Utilized in Legal
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Session
of q Sunday school.
Chicago Inter- Ocean.
Of late the telephone has been
utilized to q considerable extent in
legal proceedings. Aifidavits have been
sworn to, aciinowied gments nave been
taken, and in one case at least testi-
mony has been received by telephone.
This last innovation must be credited
to Fort Scott, Kas., where two wit
nesses described as prominent busi-
dence In this manner, the attorneys
stipulating that no objection should be
taken to this unusual proceeding.
Another case that has attracted un-
usual attention is reported from New
York, who're an affidavit which had
been telephOned from Cincinnati and
acknowledged over the wire was ac-
cepted in the supreme court as suffi-
cient ground for the issuance of an at
of money. The proceedings were un-
usual aud interesting. The facts we're
telephoned from Cincinnati over a
long-distance telephone line, an af1i-
davit was prepared at the Now York
end of the line and read to the COM
plainant, who was standing at the
telephone in Cincinnati, where in the
presence Of witnesses he made the ro-
quired acknowledgment. 1t was still
necessary to have some one in New
York talk with tho complainant and
positively identify his voice. This was
done, the papers were filed and the at
tachment Issued. The interested par
ties announced that several days de-
lay had been avoided by utilizing the
telephone, and by this prompt action it
was possible to havo a judgment salts
ned which 1t might have been difficult
otherW1se to accomplish.
MANY important transactions have
hinged upon telephone messages, and
the courts have long since recognized
their admissibility as evidence under
proper restrictions. Probably the first
instance OF this kind, and, at any rate
telephone in law, ;aas the part pIaveS
in securing the conviction of Ferdi.
nand Ward, Gen. Grants partner in
1885. On October, 2G OF that wear. James
ID. Fish, who had been convicted of
wrecking the Main national bank of
New York and was at that time serv.
ing term of ten years at Sing Sing,
testified that he had received instrac.
tion from Ward by telephone regard
ing the disposition of certain securi.
ties, amounting to $150.000. Wards
attorneys, Gen. Tracy and Bourke
Cochran, objected strenuously to the
admission of this testimony, but Justice
Barrett decided against them. 1t may
be interesting to recall the fact that
Benjamin Fish, brother Of the con.
victed president OF the Marine bank,
Ia support Of the testimony already
mentioned, declared under oath that
he had stood within eightcen inches OF
the telephone while his brother was
talking to Ward, and that he heard
the latter's voice distinctly and recog.
nized 1t. When the attorney for Ward
declared that this statement was ridic-
ulous the prosecution produced O letter
that Ward had written to Fish, com
planning that every one in the room
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-23

CWllliston Palmer Is the name OF Il
Whlte man against whom there are SON
tences ten OF 206 years in the Georgia pcni-
tehtiary. Palmer was originally sent
up Tor eleven years from South Goor-
gia Ior burglary. Shortly afterward,
while working in the mines of Dadc
county, he attempted, with other con
vlcts' 10 escape, and in the melee that
followed he killed two of the guards
i,n He was tried some time ago for tho
killing OF the first guard and got ninety.
nine years; He was then put on trial
got ninety-nine years more.
Prof. William Hallock, of Colum
bi& University, under whose direction a
shaft is being sunk in the earth near
Pittsburg, hopes to reach depth of
10, 600 feet by November |. The work
ls being done In order to learn some.
thing concerning the strata OF the
earth and the comparative heat of its
crust at various depths.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-23

apparently dead, caused by rust which
developed over large areas during the
latter part of August. Many fields
look as if scared by frost.
Under tho prevailing favorable
weather conditions, picking made rapid
| progress.
Sca-lsland cotton has not shared in
the deterioration, on the contrary,
improved in condition during the
week.
The dry weather injured late corn to
some extent, but permitted fodder to
be saved in good condition. Some corn
has been gathered.
Sweet potatoes look and yield we'll
generally but rain is needed for late
paintings.
Rice harvesting has made great
strides in CollctOn and elsewhere in the
rice districts, and threshing has begun
gcnGrally: Upland rice in Pickens
would be benefited by rain
In places turnips seem TO stand the
dry weather, but generally the young
plants were killed by the hot sun and
ilclds will have to be resown.
III was an extremely favorable week
for curing pca-vino and other hay and
lnuCh was saved.
Peas generally fruiting we'll but
shedding their leaves freely.
ooi mum anu sugar cane maintain
their excellent condition and syrup
making continues.
Pastures and gardens arc parched.
'cannts yielding we'll. Tobacco heing
freely marketed. Late apples plenti-
lni and OF good quality in Saluda.
ocnppcrnong grapes plentiful. Fall
blowing continues In the truck raising
Jistl lets.
From the national bulletin of Septem-
Der 9th:
The general condition of cotton is
less favorable than in the previous
week, and over portions of the middle
sections OF the cotton belt there has
been marked deterioration. Absence
OF rain has caused it to open rapidly,
to some extent prematurely. In por-
tions of south and southwest Texas.
showers improved late cotton and the
' top crop, but over the northern por-
tlons OF the State, and over the central
ana eastern portions OF the belt, tho
conditions have been unfavorable.
j. w. BAUER. Director.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-23
james Brvce. authOr of 9Th

james Bryce, author of "The
American mmonwealth. has pub
licly assorted that women are the
scholarly sex and that mon are caring
less and less about learning, their
chiof absorption being either business
or athletics. He says that in the fu-
ture all must look chiefly to women to
uphold the love of culture and learning,
and that the best education for men fs
the best for women.
The Western Negro Press Asso-
citation, at its recent r,eeting in Kan
sas City, passed resolutions advocating
the spelling Of negro with capital
IN" but Henry Watterson will con-
tnue to spell it with q little "n' and
two "g's.'
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-23

Tho wives of three well known
citizens Of Fort Scott, Kansas--for the
first time in the history Of the State
have been drawn to serve upon the
jury. Unless the Court excuses them
they will be obliged to deliberate with
the other talesmen regarding the test
mony which may not be pleasant for
them to hear. Under the laws of * an
sas oil taxpayers who arc electors are
eligible for jury service. The women
there vote in municipal elections. j ury
service il certainly not ono OF the most
desirable results Of tho agitation for
women's rights.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-23

hood. When, In tho midst Of all this
effort | became conscious OF General
Longstrcct's admiration, | but re-
doubled my Clforts, determined that |
should be recognized for myself and
that he should regard me as Il compan-
ioa and hclpmcct rather than as a
mere housekccper.
w hen he asked my hand in mar
riago granted it, knowing that | was
entrustlng my life and happiness to
one OF the n0hlest men Cod ever made.
Mrs. ELLEN DORTCu LONGSrREET.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-23

Tho Mexican Government sent q
commission OF archaeolOgist to invcs-
t'gac,' certain alleged Chinese charac-
tcrs recently discovered on q monu-
mcnt near Hcrmosillo, and thcy have
announced that there can DO no
question that the characters are
Chinese, and that they must have been
there many centuries.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-23

In notice Of Il volume OF verse by
a local writer, Georgia editor says in
his rural newspaper: "Thc poems seem
to have the right jingle at the proper
end, but we arc not Il very good Judge
OF this kind Of work, having tried to
make an honest living all our lives"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-23

The new Chinese minister at
Washington is Christian and a mem
Der Of the Episcopal church. Wa Ling
Fang was educated in London and
called to the English bar in 1877. He
has been made director Of Chinese
railroads, connected with the negov.a-
tions for peace with Japan, legal ad-
wiser to the Viccroy Lii Hung Chang
and other things to his credit.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-23

You will limit the number OF your
troubles II you limit tho number you
tell them to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

William T. Powers ana John I.axt1.
more. both colored. were hanged In
the county jail at Chicago. They were
Doth found guilty Of murder, their vic.
TINS being men.
The Illinois woman suffrage conven.
ton at Waukegan elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: President
Mrs. Julia Mills Dunn, Moline: CORE.
spending secretary, Mrs. Alice Moran
Reeves. Chicago: recording secretary.
Mrs. Jennie c. Hutchins, Chicago.
One year ago Thursday the big ~.
clone wrought much loss Of life ana de-.
struction Of property in Mascoutah. Ms.
end vicinity. Memorial services for the
dead were held there Thursday, and also
at New Baden. where twenty persons
were killed by the storm.
A hundred thousand dollar set Of en-.
eralds will be Queen victoria's present
from the car and czarina.
James @. Blaine, son of the late sec.
rotary Of state. Is being treated at the
Keeley institute at West Plains, NY
Mrs. Margaret Kelly. of Carroll, La. ,cele-
brated the 10th anniversary Of her
birthday.
Obituary: At Calumet, Mich, Rev.
W. A. Haunsberger. 70. At Glencoe,
Ills, Miss Laura A. Newbury. At Terre
Charlotte, Mich, Benjamin Stewart, So.
Judge Hutchinson. Of Chicago. re-
fused to permit q series Of shadow.
graphs made by the Roentgen ray pro-
cess to be used as evidence in q damage
suit on trial in his court.
A petition, said to bear the names of
1900 citizens Of Philadelphia, favoring
Cuban independence. was presented to
the senate yesterday.
Fire destroyed the William H. Bunge
vinegar factory at Chicago. one Of the
largest in the west. Loss. $175.000.
Because he was accidentally struck
on the head with a large piece Of cord
wood while in the company's employ
Andrew NJ. Mead, of GAINESVILLE, Wis,
now asks $1,000 damages from the Chi
cago and Northwestern Railroad COM
pany.
Little 7-year-old Albert Yankoviac,
who disappeared at Cheybogan. Mich.
two weeks ago. has been found dead
twelve miles from home, horribly mutt
lated. One arm and leg IN eaten OF.
He was carried away by . bear.
Whitelaw Reid has accepted the post
Of special ambassador Of the United
States at the queens Jubilee, which had
been rendered him by the president.
A bill has been introduced in the house
to exclude from the mails all matter
emanating from commercial agencies
which publish business ratings and carry
on collections.
With great pomp and ceremony at
Rome yesterday the pope cannonized
five persons as saints. They were Bishop
Gault, Of Marseilles; Angelo de Paolis,
Carmellite priest; Sister Mary, founder
Of the Ursuline convent at Quebec;
Claude de Columbiere. Jesuit priest, and
Honore de Paris. Capuchin priest.
Authority has been granted for the
organization Of the First National bank
of Vandergrift. Pa. Capital, $4,000
John w. Foster. the American special
commissioner on the seal question. will
remain in London for a few days only
and then go direct to St. Petersburg
ieDthehouses oMonau tkeracityctgitlbia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, May 2S.
Following were the quotations on the
Board Of Trade today: Wheat-MaX.
opened nominal, closed esNc; July,
opened 69hc, closed 6SNc: September,
opened 66Ac, closed 65hc; December.
opened 66kc. closed e6sSc. Corn-Mayi
opened 2she. closed 2s,Ic: July. opened
and closed 23xc: September, opened Csc.
closed 24Nc. Oats-May. opened TING,
closed 17xe; July, opened and closed
1i1sc; September. opened 17xc. closed
17%c. Pork-May. opened $s.02h. closed
nominal; July. opened and closed $e05.
aTdspte anegsa q q c,. l. sssed
14sc per 10: extra dairy. l2c: fresh
packing stock. 607e. Eggs - Fresh
stock. Sc per dozen. Live Poultry
Turkeys. 7@Sc per 10: chickens. TIC;
ducks. 7@Sc. Potatoes-BurbanlEs. $50
24c per bu. Honey-white clover. 110
12lzc per 10; imperfect. 7G9c. Apples
Common to fancy. S1.7593.50 per Dbl.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago, May %.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
1000; sales ranged at $2.2003.60 pigs.
$3.45@2.eO for light. $3.25@325 for rough
packing. s3.40@3.57A for mixed. and
$3.40G3.55 for heavy packing and ship
ping lots. Cattle-Estimated receipts for
the day, 5000; quotations ranged at S5.16
Q4.45 for choice to extra shipping steers,
A.60Q5.10 good to choice do. A.3g94.o
fair to good. $3.s504.3o common to mo
dunn do. $3.7oG4.20 butchers' steers.
s3.6oG4.00 steckers. S4.1004.6o feeders.
$2.00GGl5 cows, $2.e0q4.60 heifers. SEQ
G4.25 bulls, oxen and stays, $1,000. 30
Texas steers, and $350@610 veal calves.
Sheep and Lambs-Estimated receipts
for the day, 5000: quotations ranged a3
$3.50G4.s0 westerns, $2.7004.10 Texans,
$25oG4s0 natives. and s3.2s@b.eo lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee. May ..
Wheat-Steady; No. spring, ne: NO.
1 northern. 75izc; July. 6sXc. Corn
Dull and lower; No. 3. 32hc. Oats
Weak and lower: No. white, 2OX a
Zlkc. Barley-Dull and dropping: No.
2. 30; samples. 270Hhc. Rye-Lowsr;
No. 1. 3s1Sc.
1ho Local 00Rkoo.
Com-2a09le.
a.ySr:osS1. ssossK; wild. ssesz.
PotasooS-l6e.
Dctsse-yaif 70 sAeire. nc: fsssA creamery,
EmEPrseh.
C6ekens-6e.
Tuxkeys-oe.
Oueke-7e.
Cstsle-BSteh9s pay sss esn I'd s>,sw sxea
S1{e; cows sad hslfess, sxsosXe; saives SS
Ioes-saossx.
Spring Lsmbs-sa.so ana q head.
"Crape doesn't always indicate sor.
row." truthfully says the Philadelphia
Times
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29
WHAT CLEVELAND SAID TO JONES.
May Mean That He Was Bought Also, SAYS
the Carolina Statesman.

May Mean That He Was Bought Also, Saws
the Carolina Statesman.
1t had been charged that President
Cleveland met the sugar magnates on
a yacht and discussed details of the su-
gar schedule Of the then pending tariff
bill. There was nothing to fasten that
damning accusation on the president,
Tillman said. but Jones Of Arkansas had
recently furnished evidence to the effect
that the president told him the trust
should have Y cent a pound. Jones
quickly arose and stated that on two oc-
casions Cleveland had said to him that
ne thought the u cent on raw sugar was
necessary to the American refineries.
ana that an Il cent would drive the re-
nners out OF business. Proceeding Till
man said it0miSht be that Cleveland de-
sired to carry out a bargain, and II 50
the senate ought to find it out
Here Gray of Delaware, chairman Of
the former sugar investigating commit
tee. interrupted. The statement, he said.
that sugar schedule had been made on
Benedicts yacht when the president was
on board with officers Of the sugar trust
was not true. and its falsity had been
established after the committee had
probed the statement to the bottom.
Continuing Tillman exclaimed: Both
parties are involved and one is as deem
in the mud as the other is in the mire.
You know OF the reports against certain
members Of the old finance committee.
ard now we have more damning accusa-
lions against the present committee"
Pettus OF Alabama interrupted to ask
Tillman net to deal in generalities, but
to put a mark on the senators by name
THAT Is what I want an inquiry for, to
mark these men," responded Tillman. Il
do not want the poor man to suffer
while the millionaires are turned loose. I"
After protests from Pettus that TILL
man should name at least one senator
accused. Tiliman said he would present
specifications. and had read a number
of signed articles in the newspapers OF
New York, Chicago. and elsewhere, maxi
ing various charges against senators,
some by name. The first article be-
gan: Smith ahead on sugar." and
spoke Of the New Jersey senator's SELL
irg 5000 shares OF sugar stock short at
a profit OF $4,000. Smith was not in the
chamber at the time. Another article
spoke OF the large profits to senator's
and stated that 5000 shares Of sugar
stock had been handled the day ba;ore
for three senators. Tillman said II was
about time these specific charges. most
OF them signed with the names Of their
authors. should Be- probed- There should
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29
FRENCH BIMErALITc IracUr

McKinleys Election Gives Satisfaction to
the White Metal Men Of France.
Paris. May 29.-There were 400 dele
gates present yesterday at the annual
meeting Of the National Bimetallic
League. Deputy Fougoirol presided. M.
Thery. secretaryof the League, read the
report. 1t set forth that the leading
event Of the year was the election Of
President Mckinley. which gave great
satisfaction OF bimetallists. He 6welt
upon the necessity Of bringing the
movement to a definite issue before the
expiration Of President McKinley's term
OF ONCE. The French government had
done excellent work, which the inter-
national negotiations would reveal 1t
had persevered in seeking the co-opera-
non OF Great Britain, because the lat
ter's participation would disarm the
worst opponents and give International
p1metallism a permanent and solid basis.
The report added: 1.-THE English
horizon is less dark than asserted. The
presence Of the American delegates in
Paris may greatly hasten a solution Of
the question. Fance and America could
easily come to an agreement if England
was inclined to a serious effort in favor
OF silver, and Germany would follow
her example. 1t is upon this that the
question Of International bimetalliism,
therefore, depends for its practical solu-
tion."
An elaborate banquet was given to the
delegates OF the National Bimetallic
League at the Hotel Continental last
evening. Senator Wolcott, ex-vice Pres
ident stevenson and General Charles
jackson Payne, the American commits
sioners. occupied the seats Of honor.
Deputy Fougoirol spoke hopefully Of the
prospects OF the movement Premier
aenne dwedt at some length upon the
inconvenience caused by fluctuations In
exchange and the importance Of solv-
ing this problem. He said that France
alone could not settle the question. The
cooperation OF other powers was neces-
sary. out the United States had now
Drought the matter before Europe In q
decisive way by sending commissioners
whose ability and knowledge of the SUBJ
3ect enabled them to speak with author.
ity.
France. under these circumstances"
ne said IN conclusion. will support the
enorts OF the United States for the sue
cess OF great cause" Before resuming
ms seat the premier gave the toast: The
Union of France and the United States.
and the Health OF the Most Worthy
American Representatives" II. Thery
read large number CT kilograms Of
congratuiation from foreign bimetaIiic
leagues. One Of the American commits.
sioners spoke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29

Chicago. May 29.-The following are
the scores on the diamond made by
League clubs: At New York-St. Louis
2, New York 8; at Chicago-Philadel-
phia II. Chicago Z; elsewhere, rain.
Western League: At Milwaukee-In-
dianapolis 3. Milwaukee IL; at Kansas
City-Grand Rapids 8, Kansas City 3; at
Observation-Disclosures 3. Minneapolis
2: at st. Paul-Detroit ?, st. Paul IA.
Western Association: At Cedar Rap
ids-St. Joseph 4, Cedar Rapids 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29
SCHEME OF RoBeeRY NrPPEp.
It Was Wcll-Planned, but One of tho Plot
tiers Gave 1t Away.

tiers Gave 1t Away.
Portland, Or, May ga scheme to
rob the postoffice in this city was dis
closed yesterday afternoon, and as a re-
suit Julian Epping, chief clerk Of the
registry department; City Jailer Wat
son. Detective Holsapple, Eugene Gau-
lier. and a man by the name Of Simpson
ore all under arrest for conspiracy. The
scheme was to bind and gag Epping,
who would previously arrange to have
his safe open. Holsapple and Watson
were to be waiting at the city Jail when
the alarm was turned in, and were to
rush to the postoffice, take charge Of
the case and insure Simpsons getting
away with the booty. The conspiracy
was disclosed by Gaulier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29

Ailwaulee, May 29.-The strike Of the
union employees engaged on the Empire
building. being reconstructed by the
Pabst Brewing company. has been set
tied, the brewing company taking the
contract away from the men who had
1t on an agreement to employ none but
union men. which they violated, and
giving it to another firm, with ihstruc-
tons to employ none but union men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29
THE TRAvRLKRS' GUIDE.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29

Detroit. May 29.-The annual conven-
ton of the Amalgamated Association Of
Iron. Steel and Tin Plate Workers Of
America has completed its sessions.
President Mahlon II. Garland was re-
elected. Stephen Madden was elected
secretary and treasurer and John WILL
Jams assistant secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29

"Crape doesn't always indicate sor.
row." truthfully says the Philadelphia
Timea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29

says Prof. Munyon. the highest medical
authority in the world. Munyon's I'm
proved System OF Medicine IL founded
upon scientific knowledge and common
sense. Munyon has q separate specific
Tor each disease. Mostly sold for Is cents
at druggists.
Mrs. G. Hanson, 56l West Madison
Street, Chicago. says: 81 have never
found bette remedy for a cough than
Munyon's Cuugi Cure"
IL In doubt write to Prof. Munyon NJ
Philadelphia, Pa. and get medical advice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29

O0eo oomR 0gh1oDfh oBooe q
oooun1 ovOuoI Second -.
loA7:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-29
never
DECEIVE
THE SICK.
This is the Motto Of Professor
munyon.

"Never deceive the sick. A man who
would commit such o moral crime would
deserve the severest punishment" So
The herald., 1897-10-11

and Baltimore played, the Giants Win
ming the series iE four straight games.
In 1895 Cleveland and Baltimore were
the contestants, Cleveland winning four
games out Of five. In 1896 Baltimore and
Cleveland played for the cup, and this
time the Orioles won four straight
games. The honesty of the national
game has been splenlidly sustained by
the Temple cup games. In spite Of
temptations to prolong the series and
thus increase the money to be divided,
every game has been played strictly on
its merits. There is every reason to be-
lieve that the receipts this year will be
larger than in any of the previous SERIES
Since 1891 Managers Frank Selee and
Ned Hanlon, between them, have had
monopoly in the pennant winning line.
Under Selee's management the Bostous
landed the flag in 1891, 1892 and 1898.
During 1892 and 1898 Hanlon was reor-
ganizing the Orioles, and in 1894 they
astonished the critics by winning the
pepnant. They repeated the perform
ance in 1895, and last year equaled the
Bostons' record of three straight PEN
nants won.