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Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-03-26
Higher it Rises,

Memphis--Two negroes lost
their lives today az q result Of
the great flood which enguifs
hundreds Of acres Of land in Ar
kansas bottoms The two men
were drowned in Fifteen-Mle
Bayou, near Marion, Ark,
There is no cessation in the
rise IN the river and tonight the
gauge registers W2, a rise Of
one-tenth since the morning re-
port,
The river gauge at Memphis
registered T,1,. a rise Of three
tenths Of q foot within twenty
four hours.
Az Cairo the gauge registered
1914, a rise Of four-tenths of a
FOOT since the same hour Yester-
day morning. O'clock
/ FfeaHy rams continued last
night 5tpoug]iout the entire re,-
gion of the Ohio valley and in
die territory Of Che drainage
from which sweils the upper
II mississippi,
u At Paducah The gauge stood
at 1919 feet, a rise Of .iye-tenths
Of A foot since yesterday.
|. AJ Marked Tree, Ark, and
Che Sc, Francis river there has
been a depiorable rise of one foot
IN twenty -four hours; deplorable
not only on account Of the prob
able disaster in that immediate
section of country, but because
this river swells the great volume
in the Mississippi az and below
the junction Of the two rivers
where conditions are already 40
distressing. The gauge at Mar
ked Tree Indicated 40.
The first ray OF sunshine in
five days penetrated the gloom
which hangs over the overlooked
country. It seemed rather TO
heighten che effect Of a desola-
ton which ia everywhere appar-
emit across tho river in the east.
ern part Of Arkansas. II had an
appr5ciabls effect, however, upon
the spirits Of the populaco. The
{ relief fund for the flood suffer
ers has been materially in
{ creased by gifts from individu-
} ais and from firms outside oil
/, Memphis. This welcome assist
ance is greatly appreciated by
the local committee, and much
p needed in caring for the new
D arrivals which the rescue steam.
: ers bring in at every trip.
I Memphis people begin 20 fee
that they are not to be loft tc
bear the whole burden unaided
end there ia an Ascension OF
y DuoyanoY ano an increase of n-
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-03-26

bowling his head. Such words AS
the 'oId mani Or old woman"
IN referring or speaking to their
fathers and mothers were never
heard. They were taught that
twas one Of the highest marks
of gentleman to. reverence the
old people Do you not think
that we should learn this good
lesson?
Special attention was given to
the training Of their memories.
and as aresult every bow and
girl could remember what they
read or heard. The teachers
would require them to learn a
certain amount each day, and in
this they became SO perfect that
they could often repeat the con-
tents of q whole book bv heart,
as We say. They were also
learned to make speeches early
in life, and with these two facul-
ties, a good memory and speech,
the Greeks became the greatest
orators Of the world.
We think now after the boys
and girls of Sharp county have
read this much about this great
people that they want to know
more next week. Something
about how they loved their
country and about some of their
great men, but We hope you will
not be satisfied with this. If you
have not now a desire to read the
of C4reeceI am disappOint--
ed. It will do you much good.
It will make you think about
trying to make a great man of
yourself, and I think that every
boy, especially, who reads about
these people will make d better
citizen of our own beloved state
and nation. would love to see
all our boys reading. the lives Of
jhese great men If [ could i
would know they are going to
make patriotic citizens, and try
o be good and useful, instead of
going wild about such Disgrace
III people az those who Try to
ill each other in what is called
he prize fights, Boys, if you let
.uch things take your thoughts
t will ruin you, tt is all de-
grading. There Smoothing in it
hat makes you think more of
'ourself, or any one else,
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-03-26
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Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-03-26

Everyone vito feels RIM DOWN
tired ont, full of mMa or uvi
Dlood rouhip, uo rail .' ~ .
ueO' Brown'- TToa Ton mo-
If all Tonnes For sale r" r.
DO1rv g Co, Cdanue Ark.
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-03-26
ATALK WITH OUR BOYS AND
GIRLS ABOUT GREECE.
THE GREEK SCHOOLBOY.

girl who gets the RECORD read
what we had to say about the
laws of Lycurgus. This week
We are to tell you how he had the
children taught.
Lycurgus was very careful
about who taught them The
wisest, most skillful aud best
favored persons in the country
were selected as teachers. The
Greeks thought so much of their
boys that they would not permit
one to teach them who was not a
model citizen. Their greatest
statesmen would often go to the
school and spend hours with
them, asking wise questions,
and witnessing their exercises,
Their reason for having their
best men for teachers was that
the boys were almost certain to
be like their teacher, and upon
the boys the future prosperity
of their country depended. They
were very different to what lots
of our people are. Many of Us
think anybody can teach you
boys and girls, and pay but little
attention to the best methods to
grow good boys and girls, but if
we want to grow fine horses or
pigs we will sit up late at night
to find out all about how to take
care of them. The Greeks we're
not that way. They paid more
attention to their nice boys and
girls than to anything else in the
state,
There children were taught.
reading and writing. They also
learned music, Every boy and
girl could sing and play. A part
Of each day vas devoted to bod
lily exercises, in order that their.
bodies might be made strong and
handsome. In this way their
boys grow to be perfect athletes
their girls and women were Jhe
most beautiful in the world,
They had we'll shaped bodies.
Their dressing was always COM
Portable, They did not deform
their bodies and become invaIids
from tight shoes and corsets, ike
many Of our pretty g1rls do.
The CireeIt children were very
fond Of running and jumping
and in all these exercises Die
males and females vent bare
footed.
Their teachers w@e very care
fol about Bhe conversation on
their pupils The one who was
always chatterinQ, having a great
deal To- say about everything
tha0 came up was not considered
wise. DOME you thinIS il ts
about chat way get2 They were
rot permitted to- engsge M INV
olous conversations, and 90 al
most wild over games. They
were taught TO engage IN wise
conversations such "A talking
about The public Affairs Of the
country, and their great and
Wise men. They were very often
called upon 10 name the greatest
man in the state, and TO give
their feeson3.
These children were also
taoghS perfect obedience, u
pespoct not only their teachers
but every citizen, because No
citizen was expected 10 mistrea
tho children, lt ia pleasant 20
think about with what reverence
Tho boys regarded the old gray
headed mon. ~ at any time AZ
old man approached one whit
was seated he would immediate
~ rise and offer his place, and
a young man passed his eIdo
upon the street he Away
show ! .ais inspect W fovoFehti,
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-03-26
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Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1897-03-26

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tho Je't tlr zen Yea,s Whom any dlmler
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-02-11
The Equitable Life,s statement.

The items Of greatest interest in the
annual statement Of the Equitable Life
Assurance Society, published to day are
those which refer to it, immense strength
Other figures are interesting but over
shadowing them all are the figures of the
surplus over all liabilities, $43 ,277, 10. T.,
This colossal surplus is Of special value
in view OF the decreasing rate OF interest
on high-class, gilt-ed2ed securities such
as life assurance company should in
vest in.
Financial strength is, OF course, the
item OF greatest interest in a statement
such as this, but apart from this feature
a remarkable showing is made Of bust
ness done. Daring the year 1896, poll
ces to the amount OF 7,69l,03i were
written, and assurance 10 the amount of
81 ,675, 467 examine and declined. The
total outstanding assurance Of the so
ciety on Dec. 81, 1896, was 1913, lU2, U7O.
This report must be especially gratifying
to the policy-holders Of the Equitable, as
showing the care with which the society
is managed. 1t must also crafty them
to know that their policies are in he
strongest life assurance company in the
world, as no other company has a surplus
that comes anywhere near the masuiii-
cent surplus OF the Equitable.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-02-11
simple Household Remedies.

Few accidents which beial children
prove so painful as to step on rusty
nail. The foot should at once he miners
ed in warm water which will usually
cause the wound to bleed little, which
tends to reduce soreness. II the wound
il not deep this often alays the pain. II
extremely painful there is danger OF lock-
jaw. To give relief and prevent the
danger, hold the foot over a shovel OF
Goals and a plentiful shrinking of sugar,
as the smoke from this is certain to be
effective. When relieved, apply poul-
tlce OF raw scraped beet, and unless the
wound Is very severe one this will pre-.
vent any further trouble and speedily
effect cure. If the beets cannot be OBJ
tanned, handful of peach leaves boiled
Tor few minutes until the strength has
been extracted and the water has bitter
taste, the leaves removed and water
thickened with corn meal and applied rs
a thin slice Of tat pork is sometimes
used.
For earache, that bane OF childhood,
there is no remedy 80 effective as onion
juice. To prepare it wrap large onion
in heavy brown wrapping paper, wet it,
and put among the Goals to roast. When
tender extract the juice by squeezing in
piece OF cheese cloth, alter which it may
be bottled and kept for use as needed
When necessary warm drop or two in
teaspoon and drop into the patients ear
and cover with a bit OF warm cotton to
exclude the air. This brings almost in
slant relief.
To stop the excessive bleeding OF a
cut, apply white sugar thoroughly mois.
tened with camphor.
\ simple remedy used great deal
when the children are small Is equal
parts OF lard and camphor, for colds. To
prepare it, soften the lard, add camphor,
and beat it constantly, cooling rs rapidly
as possible. until firm. For hoarseness
or soreness in the chest freely apply to
chest and throat. Ii necessary rub on
temples and about the nostrIs, also on
bottoms of feet and palms OF hands.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-02-11
state Capitol Removal.

Senator Crows bill for the removal and
permanent location Of the seat of state
COVER nment provides for the establish
ment of commission of five persons
two Of whom shall be appointed by the
governor among citizens of the state not
residents of Thurston, King or Pierce
counties, two by the speaker of the house
from among its members, and one by
the president OF the senate from among
it's members. Within b days after the
certificate OF appointment has been filed
the commission shall meet in Olympia
and after organization shall by a majority
vote select site for the permanent loca-
ton OF the seat of government. The
commission il authorized to receive pro-
posals, offers or tenders that may be
made as All in lucement for the removal
of the seat of government. and to give
the same due weight in determining the
selection. In the general election IN 1898
the question shall then be submitted to
the people as to the removal Of the seat
Of government from Olympia to the place
selected by the commission. The com
missioners are to receive IS day for not
to exceed 60 days and actual expenses.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-02-11

thing. Too little is done for agriculture,
and too many expenses are permitted in
other departments. All salaries Of public
officials ought to be reduced one-third,
and all useless places abolished. The
pruning knife applied with good judg-
ment will lop of thousands of dollars OF
expense in almost every department with
out detriment to the public business.
The "ststehouse clique which always
works as one man to protect its Offices and
to increas their number and pay, should be
shorn of its power. The printing bill of
every state can easily be cut right in two
tons of documents are printed at the public
cost that would be far more useful il
their number were reduced and their
contents "boiled down" one-hali
True economy by state, county and
local administration, and Just system
of taxation, would probably benefit our
people quite as much as any tariff or
monetary policy, but it has become FASH
ionable to talk about the latter issues to
the neglect of these more homely inter-
ests in our own state, county or town.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-02-11
He Had NO Time TO Waste.

Chicago Record: Jim McCord weighed
about ITO pounds and had straggly whisk
ers. But for all that he was al "nervy"
as any other gambler that ever lived, and
would cheerfully battle with his fists if
need be to emphasize his rights. And,
as he was an expert boxer, he seldom
got much the worst of such an encounter.
Once, travelling from one county fair in
Nebraska to another, Jim found himself
80 reduced in pocket as to make double
seat in the day coach preferable to a
berth in the sleeper. He coiled up and
was doing a fair job OF work at sleeping
when the train stopped with a jerk,
seven shots rang out, and at the door Of
the coach appeared a rough-looking
young farmer, with q bandana handker-
chief covering bis face and pistol shak-
ing nervously in his hand. 1t was a
holdup all right, and everyone in the
car with one exception sent his hands
heavenward.
McCord didn't. He was asleep.
The man with the gun worked his way
down the coach, gathering valusbles as
he progressed, until he came to McCord
"Herel Wake upl What have you
got ?" the train robber demanded.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-02-11
LOVES SWEET DREAM"
Only a Few Short Days Before It's
Realization.
ORIGIN OF SAINT VALENTINES DAY
story OF the lie Rot Mine, It's Dis
coNcry and Deyeiopment--The
Legislatures Tendency to Econo-

This year st. Valentines day comes on
Sunday and there is but day or two in
tervening from the publication OF THE
HERALD until Loves young dream"
will have full sway. The practice OF
sending valentines is comparatively
modern and is wide departure from
the original observance to which the day
was set apart. True, no one knows just
what the original was, but it is certain
that it was not an occasion for the exhi-
bition of malisnty, low wit or sickly
sentmentality. Like Yule Tide it is one
of the ancient Morse festivals and was
probably observed by the southern ma
tons OF Europe also st, Valentine was
a bishop of Rome, a man OF peculiarly
gentle and loving disposition, which,
however, did not prevent his losing his
head in the year 270.
1t is probable that the the l4th of Feb
ruary was dedicated to him because OF
the associations of the day, rather than
Ntihl Ailt way 10 HldIhtb ny lS ittuiihf
festivities in commemoration of him. 1t
is possible that the festivities of the day
are a survival of some marriage ceremon
ial common to all European nations at a
very early day in the worlds history.
Such II conclusion would imply that mar
riages 80 contracted were temporary only,
but this fact presents no difficulty. In
fact, the Lupercalia at Rome was estab-
lished for this purpose. AS celebrated in
England and Scotland up to perhaps a
century ago, and as observed in some re-
mote parts of the country to-day, the
festival of st. Valentine was observed by
the youths and .maidens assembling and
having cast into some receptacle slips Of
paper with their names written on them
each drew "A slip, and the person whose
name was drawn became the drawers
valentine for year. OF course it was
so arranged that youth would always
draw a maiden, and vice versa.
The practice was in very great repute
during the reign of Charles II, when
as well as single people partici
pated in it, and the whole court observed
it faithfully, that is, AS faithfully as the
court OF Charles could observe anything
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-02-11

The Leisoi mine is much in evidence
these days, so this story told OF it by the
Spokane Spokesman Rerie,c may be of
interest:
On langud summer day little group
OF prospectors, at the end of their pro-
visions and powder, were assembled
around a tent pitched upon what is now
known as the ''south belt OF the Ross
land district. They were awaiting the
return Of member Of their party, sent
ont to Nelson for additional supplies.
Time hanging heavily upon their hands,
one OF them proposed that they climb the
adjacent mountain and prospect an
open spot cleared Of timber and under.
brush by the wild fires OF the forest.
And there. almost within stones throw
Of the old trail leading to the Wild Horse
placers Of Fast kootenpi, along which
thousands OF adventurous miners had
passed in their search for the golden
fleece they staked out II group OF mines
which have since became famous the
world over.
How to have, the claims recorded was
then the problem, none OF the prospec-
tors having the few dollars required for
that form of law. Some of the ore was
taken to Nelson, and shown around the
camp until it came to +. l.. Topping,
who conducted n little store, and WAS
disposed to venture few dollars. A
bargain was struck. Topping was to pay
for the recording Of the group, and take
for his pay the pick Of the claims. He
chose the lie ROi.
A year or SO later some Spokane attor-
neys were in attendance at court in Col.
Vile. Topping was there and brought
his claim to the attention OF George NJ
Forster and Col. W. NJ Ridpath.
1t struck their fancy, they bonded It,
and organized a company for the pur
chase and development OF the property.
The stock cost the original holders few
cents per share. II will now bring as
many dollars and s. 900, 900 was refused
for the property recently.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-02-11
Theatre Hat Nuisance.

The theatre hat nuisance will be wiped
out by the legislature of Washington il
the bill introduced in the house by Mr..
Person OF King becomes law, and the
work of reform by the reformers will at
tract more than ordinary attention. Mr..
Persons bill proposes to prevent persons
attending theatrical or other performances
where an admission fee is charged, from
wearing upon his or her head any hat :,
bonnet or covering for the head which
may obstruct the view Of any person
during the performance in a theatre, hall,
opera house or building where such per.
Torrance is given" 1t provides penalty
of not less than s. and not more than
AN
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-02-11

go on away. Don't bother me -
McCord growled.
"Give me your money!" the other in.
sisted, presenting the gun.
McCord WAS awake now.
my friend" he said, you may be a
good thief, but you are a blamed poor
disgnoser. Do you suppose I'd he down
here crouched like toad in a seat if |
had money enough bride in Pullman q?
TO away" And he dropped back to
sleep again.
The train robber was nonplussed.
Say" he said, IL want What ynu'v
got. Shell out"
"lf you don't quit bothering me and
waking me from an uneasy but valued
sleep" said McCord, you will regret it
seriously. Go away, tell You"
The farmer looked up and down the
car for an inspiration as to what to do.
None came, and he again gave attention
to McCord, who had by this time return.
ed to his doze.
1--WE got to have your money" he said
McCord reused himself. We'll" he
said, 81 see we are bound to come to it.
Now, | have not interfered with your
business in this car, and it is no more
than right that you should refrain from
mixing in mine. Ny business is to get
some sleep. But you intrude yourself
and we will have to settle the matter at
once for all"
"Biff :"
1t was his fist which made the last
monosylabic remark, and in half min.
ute it was raining bandana handkerChiefs
and revolvers and hair and old clothes,
and the passengers were under the cush-
ions. In minute McCord had the
head against the iron uprights Of the
seats. Several of the other passengers
came forward and wanted to help tie the
fellow up and take him on to the next
big station.
Thanks, gentlemen" said Jim, "but
think we won't do that. never inter
fere in other peoples affairs. II any OF
you had wished to arrest this man the
time to do it was when he was negotist-
ing directly with you, and not when he
and were traflicking. The only thing
have against him Is his temporary de-
rangement of my plans, which contem
plated sleep. II we keep him on board
shall naturally feel sort OF RESPONSE
bilty for him and will not be able to rest
as calmly and reposeiully rs | wish. !
am going to throw HIM off right here,
and if any of you want to capture him
then, why that's your affair in which |
shall not mix" And conducting the
culprit to the end of the car he evicted
him into space.
Then he went back and curled up and
was in a moment biissiully asleep.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-02-11
The Farmer The scapegoat.

american Agricaiturist Most of the
new governors have spoken well OF the
farmer in their inauguras TO the new
legislatures. There is also evident some
realization Of the farmers demand for
the strictest economy in state admins.
tration. But We observe a tendency to
economic at the farmers expense. There
is talk OF cutting down the already meager
appropriations for agricultural purposes
such as farmers institutes, fairs, boards
Of agriculture, cattle commissions, etc.
Legislators seem to think that such
economies will cut home so closely the
farmers will be blinded to the failure to
otherwise reduce expenses. No such
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1897-02-11
Direct Vote for Senator.

Cleveland Smith, a popuist member
from Whitman county, means to put an
end to senatorial fights in the legislature
by placing law on the statute books,
which, if operative, will revolutionize
the whole business. The bill introduced
by Mr.. Smith in the house, which will
doubtless receive the support OF most of
of the popuist members will be as fol-
lows:
Whereas, the present system OF elect
ing United States senators Is detrimental
to the best interests Of the people, and
Whereas, Unlawful use of money is
frequently charged against candidates to
secure their election under the present
system, and
Whereas, Great expense to the people
is caused by the present system, and
needless delay, and the will OF the peo-
pie is frequently defeated, be it enacted
by the legislature of the state of Wash.
ington:
Section |. That all candidates for the
Office of United States senator be nomi-
mated at state conventions, the same
AZ United States congressman are nomi-
mated.
Sec. >. That said candidates be voted
for at regular state elections in the same
manner as United States congressman
are voted for.
Sec. s. That the candidate having the
highest vote of the people shall he duly
elected by the state legislature to the
United States senate, in the same manner
as they are now elected