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The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
sHERMAN's CUBAN POLICY.
It includes Immediate Expulsion OF
Suspected Americans.

Washington. March 10.-Mr. Sherman
has announced to his associates that he
is in a fair way to make an arrange
ment with Spain that will remove the
great cause of irritation in Cuba He
has submitted to the Spanish govern
ment through Minister Taylor a propo-
sition that American citizens who are
suspected, or convicted of completely
with the insurgents shall be immedi-
ately expelled from the island without
Imprisonment or prosecution unless
they shall voluntarily return and place
themselves in jeopardy
This would not apply, however 10
persons engaged in active hostilities
and taken with arms in their hands.
Mr. Sherman is also proposing to nego-
tiate a treaty with Spain by which the
rights of naturalized citizens shall be
defined.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
M'KINLEY TO SPAIN.
Tells a Madrid Newspaper Core
spondent He is For Peace and
Good Will

Madrid, March 1o.-El Liberals cor
respondent sent to Washington, SeIor S
Norote ca bIes that Minister De LONE
obtained for him an interview with
President Mckinley, who received MN
cordially. The correspondent askeo Ior
some declaration. if not only single
sentence. which he might telegra ph to
Spain. Thereupon, President MCKINLEY
gave him the following in writing, In
English and Spanish, the foIlo~lng:
thing more to the declarations contain
ed in my inaugural address concerning
my foreign policy; but 1 will repeat
what 1 said in the address, adding, as
the Pible has it: ON earth peace, good
will toward men-peace for Spair. and
all other nations
The correspondent says President Nc
Kinley. on taking leave, added: Il wish
that nv words might serve as saluta-
ton to Spain through Ell Liberal"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
M'KINLEY'S PLAN.
He Will Try Diplomatic Negotiations
for Bimetallism First.

Washington. March 10.-The Evening
Star says:
It is understood that the president will
not appoint members of an interna tional
conference committee nor call a confer
ence until after the special session of con-
gress. The president has in mind a very
comprehensive plan for dealing with the
whole monetary question. 1t is under
stood he will at first confine negotiations
with foreign governments to the usual
diplomatic agencies.
All the ambassadors and ministers to
foreign governments appointed by Mr.
Mckinley will be given special instruc-
tions to devote particular attention to
bringing about a friendly understanding
on the monetary question. They are ex-
pected to assume an attitude friendly to
bimetallism and to exert what influence
they toward inducing the countries
to which they are accredited to give the
subject serious consideration.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10

on my neck, my throat was filed with
sores, and horrible ulcer broke out on
my jaw. After being treated again with
no success, I became disgusted and
changed doctors. I was again given
the usual treatment of mercury, and
took enough to kill an ordinary man.
OF course, was pronounced cured half
a dozen times, the disease returning
each time, until my physician finally
admitted that he could do me no good.
am sure that no one was ever
in a worse fix than my hair had
fallen by the handful, my feet were so
swollen that could scarcely work, and
was in a sad plight.
"I had seen S. S. S. advertised as a
cure for this disease, and determined to
try it, and before had taken one bottle
felt much better. continued to take
the remedy, aud a dozen bottles cured
me completely, so that for Eve years I
have had no sign of the terrible disease.
S. S. S. is the greatest blood remedy of
the age, and is truly God-send to those
afflicted with contagious blood poison"
For fifty years S. S. S. has been curing
this terrible disease, even after all other
treatment failed. 1t is guaranteed
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10

The Young Parson-I tell you am dis
couraged, sir. don't seem to stir up bit
of enthusiasm in my parish They listen
to me in sort of perfunctOry way, but I
know I'm making little or no impression
on them. What can dor
The Old Parson-Therei is just one thing
left for you after you have tried every
thing else.
s'And that is?''
'Pitch into Jonah's whale. .''-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
SHIRT MAKERS ARE OUT

New York, March 10.-Three hundred
shirt makers employed by Is contract
ors supplying the firm of Laborowitz
have struck for Is per cent increase of
wages. Secretary KeSselmann of the
Shirt Makers union, said not more
than 200 shirt makers were now on
strike, but he expected several new
strikers. He said it was the purpose
of the union to order strikes in individ-
ual shops successfully.
A strike has occurred on the New
Columbia college building which af-
fects about 800 men. A general strike
of all building trades may be introduc-
ed by the Central union If the difficult
ties are not settled soon. The troubles
have arisen chiefly over the employ
ment of non-union elevator contractors.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
PureIy Vegetable

and never fails to cure contagious blood
poison, scrofula, eczema, rheumatism,
cancer, catarrh, or any other disease of
the blood. If you have blood disease,
take q remedy which will not izjure
you. Beware of mercury; don't do Vio-
1ence to your system.
Our books on blood and skin diseases
will be mailed free to any address. Swift
Specific Co., Atlanta. Ga.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
John W. Wood Tonight.

John w. Wood, of New York general
secretary of the Brotherhood of St. An
drew. will make address at the service
at Grace cathedral this evening. After
the services he will have a conference
with the members of the brotherhood and
other men who may be interested in the
work who will attend.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
In the Lead.

If you are going to Kansas City, Chi
cago, ST. Louis or other eastern cities
the Union Pacific offers the best serv-
ice and the fastest time. Don't pur-
chase your tickets until you have con-
suited our time card, or make inquiry
regarding rates and through car serv-
ice. F. A. LEWIS,
City Ticket Agt
]. c. FULTON,
Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
Powder Mil Blown un.

Wilmington, Del, March 10.-One of the
powder mills at the Hagely yard of the
E l. Dupont de Nourse and company,
was blown up yesterday afternoon by a
terrific explosion. James Walker was in
stantly killed. He was the only person in
the building at the time. No one else was
injured. Loss on building small.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
LOCAL DRAMATIC NEWS.

Popular price attractions continue to
draw good houses in the city. Another
considerable audience greeted the Moore
& Livingston company at the Crawford
Opera house last night in their second
performance. Michael Strogoff'' was
the bill Tonight Maid of Arran' will
be presented. The engagement of the
company continues throughout the
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
rheumatism Quickly Cured.

After having been confined to the
house for eleven days and paying out
S25 in doctor bills without benefit, Mr..
Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich,
was cured by one bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm costing 25 cents and
has not since been troubled with that
complaint. For sale by druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10

"Beholdp' exclaimed the good fairy. at
touch thee with my wand and transform
thee from beggar to prince"
Subsequently, however, his beloved
touched him without any wand and made
him a beggar again.-Detroit Journal
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
A Lone Hand.

Ted-Tom had game of poker with his
wife the other night.
Ned--Which won?
Ted-His wife. She had the poker
New York Sunday Journal
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
Pool Selling Must Stop.

San Francisco March 10.-The supreme
court maintained the constitUtionality of
the civic ordinance prohibiting pool SELL
ing, under which John Glynn was con-
victed and sentenced to six months i'm
prisonment. Glynn's application for a
writ of habeas corpus was denied and he
must serve his sentence.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
Ready For Business.

Shells your arm getting betterf
He-Yes, 1 guess it will be able to be
around all right in a few days.-Town
Topics.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
Whisky Killad Him

San Francisco, March 10.-At the in
quest relative to the sudden death at the
Palace Hotel of John NJ Oakley,
wealthy Pittsburg broker, resulted in a
verdict that death had been due to the
excessive use of liquor.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10

Shirts, collars and cuffs laundered
to look like new by Peerless Steam
Laundry. 112 and ia West Sth. st.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10

We do mendiIg and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10

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The Topeka state journal., 1897-03-10
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE.

BEECHAM'S PILLS. taken as directed
will quickly restore Females tocomplete health.
They promptly remove obstructions or 1rregu-
larities of the system. For a
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
Accident to an Aged Lady.

Mrs Sarah Belk of Taxahaw,
aged about rs years, met with a
serious accident last Saturday by
falling from her back door. Her
back was wrenched and she was
otherwise injured. DR. Courts
was Immediately summoned and
has been attending her since.
She is still confined to her bed.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
Master Daniel Lee Tillman.

Master Daniel Lee Tillman,
son of Mr. G l. Tillman, who has
been spending several years with
his uncle, DR. r L Knox, at Con
zales, Texas, and attending school,
returned home Monday.
--Messrs B + Miller, j f Fun
derburk and F Nj Welsh have
sold their Flat Creek plantation
to Mr. A S Mungo, the consider
alton being 1880.
-Ganson's big ad. this week
speaks for itself. 1t Is in big
type, easy to read and well worth
your time to read. There's no
money lost in reading Ganson's s
ads but there's lots of it saved
to the people who read and then
call for the bargains he gives.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
Bought Half Interest.

Messrs S w Heath and j T
Stevens have purchased half inter
est in the kershaw Banking and
Mercantile Co., and Mr. H., will
move to Kershaw Nov 1st, and
will give the business his personal
attention. We regret that this
will obviate the opening of the
branch store of the Heath Hard
wa;e Co at this place.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
Stricken With PARALYSIS.

Our esteemed townsman, Mr.
j > McCardcIl, head member of
firm of McCardcll & Allison, was
stricken with paralysis about II
o clock last Friday night. His
left side, throat and vocal organs
are seriously affected. DR. NJ =
Crawford is attending him and it
is thought there is II slight i'm
proyemcnt in his condition.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
Notice.

All parties indebted to us, es-
pecially those whom we have car
ried over from last year and long
er, must come forward and settle
Mt once as no farther notice will
be given. Remem ber we are not
doing banking business and
therefore people owing us must
pay up. H. j. Gregory & Co.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
Bond Fixed at $1,000.

At the recent term of court Mr.
j II Stevenson was acquitted in
the two cases of incest tried. The
third case was continued to the
next term of the court by the
State. On Friday afternoon the
defendant by his Attorney, j T
Green, Esq, .,pplied to Judge
Benet to be allowed bail. The
Judge signed an order granting
him bail on giving bond in the
sum of 81, 800.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
Attempted Rape.

\ report reaches tins place of a
diabolical attempt by II young
man by the name of Ingram TO
commit the unmentionubIc crime
Upon young daughter of Mr.
Miles Threat just across Lynches
River in Chesterfield county one
night the past week. We are
told that he drew a pistol upon
her, threatening to kill her if she
gave any alarm but she began
screaming and her screams attract
cd her father vino rushed To her
rescue. The young man disap-
peared in the darkness. We un
dcrstand that public sentiment is
very strong against the young
man and that if caught he will be
dealt with summarily. The young
lady was so Frustrated from the
shock TO her nervous system by
the fright she received that she
has been considered in critical
condition ever since by attending
physicians.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
Arm Broken.

Mrs j II Chambers, who lives
near Douglas church, had her left
arm broken above the wrist last
Thursday afternoon. She was
sitting on a chair in the back
yard when it was accidentally
overturned. DR. b. Witherspoon
bandaged the broken limb.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
Church Officials.

At the 4th quarterly conference
for Lancaster Station held last
Friday night, Maj j NJ Riddle
was elected District Steward: J +
Stewman, Supt of the Sunday
School and Mcssrs j NJ Riddle,
K f. Allison. w y Bennett. j NJ
Hood, j + EStcwman, G. W Poovcy
and f. ECloud, board of stewards.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
Hit the Grit.

Hit the Grit.
Hon w p Wideman will deliver
his famous lecture Hit the Grit"
at Lancaster Thursday night Oct
14th at $3.50 p m. General adj
mission 25 cents. Children 15cts
Reserved seats 35cts.
"Come, Laugh and Grow Fat. {"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
THE GREAT
FEVER PREVENTIVE AN D
HEALTH RESTORER.
CALISAYA TG%1c IR9S

Prevents fever, cures bilious
and intermittent fevers, regulates
the Liver and Kidneys, and aids
digestion. Gives color and fresh.
ness to pale, sallow thin people.
The complexion becomes clear,
smooth and free from blotches.
pimples and blackheads.
The action of
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13

On the Liver increases the ap-
petite, assists digestion and builds
up the weak, frail and broken
down system, thereby making it
applicable for Dyspepsia, Loss of
Appetite, Headache, General De
bilhy, Female Diseases, Want of
Vitality, Nervous Prostration,
convalesccnce from fever. etc. etc.
Continuously nourishcs, fortifics,
refreshcs and strengthens the en-
tire Human organism.
- Price, 20 cents.
, T. ISEackey X co.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13

Everyone desiring to keep
informed on Yukon, the Klondyke
and Alaskan gold fields. Send
l0c. for large Compendium of
vast inform alton and big color
map to Hamilton Pub Co. In
dianapolis, Ind. nj.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-10-13
At the Big Dress Goods Sale
In New York Last Week
The Ganson Dry Goods Co
BOUGHT $500 WORTH OF DRESS GOODS. :

Ess9s szsSsgszs
Now is your buying time when our stock is again
complete and our prices still SO low. We expect
ed a big Dress Goods trade but not the immense
volume we're receiving. Wonderful the Big Bus
Shess That can be done when you undersell ,our
competitors All we ask is that yOtl comDare 0V3,.
prlces-"~they speak for themselves. where the
CrM'cd gees th0t tells the tale. En our MILLINERY,
department almost everything is 'buStge. There
you see all the latest dictates of the Scasoy-~aEg~
giant designs. 4 beautiful display 0f EsatS R2i,-
bons. VeIvet~, Flowers Feathers and EsFrsnr
S2seOheng Of birds. There is "A bird Mouth of Ma
son and DiXOn's Lime that scars higE1 but scents
aiar, and if there is anything rotten he is apt TO
discover it. lie is not the .Eagle who catches
no Fiie>') SO it is with people; they like to poke
their noses i'm other peoples business and .aues-
ti"n their motivesa" when they would better scent
around their own premises first and discover what
is rotten there. We do business ON the square,
and measure on the same level. After YOU are
Ithrou n shopping from store to store, you can
come here and save money Shoes. Ss3 200
shoes at rs cents. Mems shoes, best ON earth
worth $ 25, our price is 95 cents. This is our
record breaking year i'm shoes Sold 700 pairs
last week. We don't have to pull and haul DeopIe
to trade with us, ,--our Bargains bring them. An
other huge pile of s cent Outing remnants going
at 3 cents.
we can't make you understand the Bargains
we've got for you until you've seen them. Child's
and Misses 10 cent black ribbed hose at 5 cents
III better fleece lined Lasls's ribbed vest at 2:5 cts
than You can buy at 40 cts anywhere else: mems
70 cts Ondershrts going here at IL cts. II linen
back reinforced Dress shirt. the dollar kind. on
ly 10 cents at this store. 200 mems odd vests
"a JOB lot'' from % cents up.
Not making much Fuss about our Cl0thinS
but weare selling more than we did.
a PoYn Ov>voNws@vuvos%wr
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SEMI-W EEKLY.
Local Mattsrs .
DIR. las. IC. Poore.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON

GRADUATE OF BhLLEvIEw HOSPITAL l.
MEDICAL CoLLEGE, N. Y.
Oilers his professional services To he
people "f Lancaster aud vicinity.
PaS- Office over Rank OF Lancaster.
Residence with Il. Y. Williams.
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1t is reported that q circus
will be here on the 11th prox.

VIII oe mere on the lltn proS.
The best cotton brought
cents on this market yesterday.
MIR. b Cunningham has had
his residence painted which adds
very much to the appearance.
Rev J f Edwards of Fort
Lawn, preached in the Baptist
church here Sunday morning.
The showers of rain on Sun
day and Monday settled the dust
and makes travel better.
MIR and Mrs + b Cook of
Rock Hill, are visiting the Iatter's
parents Mt this place.
Died, ut the Lancaster Cot
ton Mills, Yesterday morning, an
infant child of Mr. and Mrs Pink
Nicholson, aged about = days.
Mr. john NanLandingnam,
of Charlotte, came down Sunday
to see his brother in law, Mr. j S
McCardcll, who is so seriously i'll.
We are requested to announce
that the patrons of GilIs Creek
school will meet Friday morning
at 8 O'Clock, at the school house.
There will be services in the
Episcopal Church to-day WED
nesday) at noon, conducted by the
pastor, the Rev. j w Cantey John
son.
A meeting of the patrons of
Antiock school will be held Satur-
day night ut early candle light.
w G. A Porter,
School Trustee.
Pong & Harper ginned and
packed 81 bales of cotton and
ground 75 bushels OF corn Satur-
day and still were not kept busy.
Mr. Herbert Massey of
Mathews, n g., has position as
assistant at the o h & G depot
and is taking lessons in telegraphy.
MIR Dave Glasser, n young
brother Of Mr. a CHASER, arrived
here Friday from Russia. He
was about six weeks making the
journey.
The following is the list of let
ters advertised for the week end
ing Oct 10Th 1897: Mary Bclk.
j A Huey, Walner Mellow, JN
Parks. J. F. Gregory, p NJ.
Chester has a new paper.
"The Lantern 1t is published
semi-weekly and is up to date in
every particular. Mr. J T Bigham
is its editor. Subscription price
81. per year.
The street force began WORK
Monday opening Cemetery Street
the new street leading from Dun.
lap Street mt Mr Ganson's to the
new cemetery.
Mr. W i Garyin moved into
his new shop near Poag & Har-
per's ginnery Monday. The shop
vacated by him has been torn
down and.work OH Stevens, Heath
d Elliott's new sale and livery
stables will be begun at once.
George AIsobrooks, colored.
who was shot by General Funder-
burk at Gainesville camp meet
ing last Saturday week ago,
died last Saturday at Peter Also
brooks, who lives on Mr. G. l.
Helms place, near Carmel. Mon
roe Enquirer.
DIR w ii Wakefield, of
Charlotte, n c., will be in Ian
caster at the Cunningham Hotel,
On Thnrcdnu nnf o1nt AZ;
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-Rev W a Blackwell, pastor
of the y NJ f Zion church, lost
his y year old child yesterday.
a Negro has been appointed
postmaster ut Beaufort, ) c..
His name is Bampfeld.
The government report, is
sued Monday shows a decrease of
S.3 points in cotton during Sep
tembcr, 40 points below the ave
rage on same date for ten years.
"No top crop" is the unanimous
cry.
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MOriah Association

.''NI I'8aI .h''-NNFt- IttEI'II
The Moriah Baptist Association
will convene tomorrow at Buffalo
church in this county. MeSsrs
ID a Williams, l. NJ Clyhurn and
w 5 l. Porter have been chosen
as delegates to represent the Ian
caster church.
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Court Expenses.
The following are the expenses
of the recent term of court for
this county:
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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-02-11
Orders Paid on Allowance OIL
Board Of Commissio oners.
September 1895.

Henry Emmahiser, assisting survey coun-
W ditch No S5S. .........S
l. d Croninger, sheep claim and witness
ices.
DC Brown. clerks fees State VS. VIM
ruler. .............. .......'.. ..........
d G Brown, clerks fees State vs Charles
NluIlet.
D c Brown, clerk 's lees State vs. jacob
weaver .................... .........t
J. W Rogers, sheep claim and witness
lees. '....... ....',
Henry Wistiughausen, sheep claim and
witness fees. ...........
Nicholas Warnimont, sheep claim and
witness fees S,.......
Geo Keeterle, sheep claim and witness
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1897-02-11
April 1896.

Chas Evers, postage stamps for county
Ruggles. Gale Co, stationery for prose-
cutting attorney, treasurer, sheriff
and auditor ............ ....,.......
Matthew Jones, assisting survey county
ditch No S63.,...,. ,...............5