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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-07
Mir. !. K Harvey, of Magnolia, Is q visitor to the city today

Mir. J. K Harvey, of Magnolia, is q visitor to the city today.
 Mr. ". c. Garrett. of Lake Dick, is in the city.
 Mir R. ] Izard. of Forrest City, is registered at tho Trnlnck today.
 Mir ] s. Mcdonnell, of Altheimer, is in the city.
 Mr. ]. r. Lawson came in from Warren today.
 MT. J. D. Crockett and c. ". Wesner, of Cornerstone, are in the city.
 Dr. c. NJ. Taylor came down from Little Rock this morning.
 Mai. N. T. White is still confined to his home on account of illness.
 Business is never so good but that | iudieious advertising will make it better.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-07

Mai. N. T. White is still confined to his home on account of illness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-07

Mr. ]. r. Lawson came in from Warren today.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-01
Tennessee Crop Report.

Continued dry weather pre-
vailed during the week over
the entire State, except in the
extreme northeastern counties,
where local showers fell on
23d. The early part of the
week was quite cool, culmi-
ating in frosts on the nights
of the Goth to Odd, which
were damaging, especially
throughout the central por-
tions of the State. In the
Western Section they were
light, and but little damage
is reported. The injury was
principally to tobacco and cot
ton. In the tobacco countie:
of the Middle Section much
of the earlier portion of the
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-01
WILKES STATEMENT.
(By Telephone.)

CATER the trial Mr.. Muck
oils followed me out of the
magistrates office and told
me he did not want me to
bother his drivers any more
1 told him all right, [ would
not. Then / told Nuckolls |
thought we had an agreement
not to interfere with each
others business in regard to
carrying "back" passengers.
Nuckolls denied that there
was any such agreement. ]
then said that whoever de-
MED that such an agreement
existed was a lie. Nuckolls
struck me. You know the
rest"
Those who were present
state that after Nuckolls
struck Wilkes, the latter drew
a pistol which was wrenched
from his hand by bystanders.
The men were separated by
friends. A state warrant
was sworn out for Wilkes,
charging him with attempt
to commit murder. He waiv.
ed examination and was
placed under a bond of $3.50
for his appearance at the
next term of Circuit Court
The bond was Immediately
given.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-01

crop had been cut, but that
still standing on lo5wlands was
badly damaged In the other
tobacco growing counties
little or no damage is report
ed. The crop in the eastern
section is reported mostly
housed in good condition.
Cotton on fowland suffered
from the frosts, but the loss
will amount to little or moth
ing, as about all the top fruit
had already oeen lost by
shedding. The crop is nearly
all opened and picking is pro-
crossing rapidly and favora-
bly,, and the bulk Of the crop
in the State will be gathered
by the first to the tenth OF
October. The drouth has
greatly shortened the crop,
and from one-third to one
half is variously estimated
Early corn matured rapidly
late corn is greatly shortened
and this portion of the CROP
will amount to but little il
most sections; much of it has
been cut for forage. Late
crops, particularly in th'
Middle and Western Sections
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-01
Lively Liverymen.

Mr.. E e. Wilkes, of White
vile, was tried before Esq
Knox Tate Tuesday for as.
saulting Marshall Motley
with a chair at Whiteville re-
Gently. Wilkes was fined
$500 and costs.
After the trial, Mr.. n. G.
NuckolIs, for whom Motley
works, and NJ. Wilkes became
involved in a difficulty. Both
Nuckolls and Wilkes are
proprietors of livery stables,
the former at Bolivar, the lat=
ter at Whiteville.
NUCKOLLs' STATEMENT.
"I told Mr.. Wilkes that |
did not want him bOthering
and whipping my men; that if
he wanted to fight, | was the
man to fight, and that if he
whipped any of my men
hereafter he would have to
whip me, or [ would whip
him. Mr.. Wilkes said that
an agreement had been made
that no "back" passengers
be carried. | told him there
had been no such agreement.
He said there had been, when
I again told him there had
not been. He said that [ or
anybody else who said that
there had not been an agree
ment of that kind was a d-n
liar. Then [ punched him
in the mouth with my left
hand"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-01
BOLIVAR BULLETIN.
LOCAL NEWS.
.Wanted-rain.

Memphis.
Mr.. Walter Cox spent Sunday
in Salisbury.
Mr.. Marvin Newbern is visit
ing in Memphis.
Miss Louise Lake, of Memphis,
is a guest of the Acton House.
Miss Lou Nelson left Monday
morning for her home in Oxford,
Miss.
Mr.. Clayton, of Jackson, has
been he ing eek buying
cotton
The town clock has been re-
painted, which greatly improves its
appearance.
Mr.. f. L. Lightfort is at
Hickory Valley painting on the
''Shooting Box"
Wesley McKinnie, fireman on
the l. G. Railroad, visited relatives
in Bolivar Monday.
Miss Rose Norment. of White
vile, was the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Southall Dickson this week.
Buy your School Books,
Tablets, etc. at Hudson's.
Rev. S. L. Jewell, of Martin,
filed the pulpit at the Methodist
church last Sunday morning and
evening.
Mr.. Fred w. True has bought
the Newbern residence in East Boil
i7ar and Will move into same No
vember LIST.
If Madam Rumor is correct,
one of our prominent merchants will
soon lead a fair Bolivar belle to
hymen's altar.
No services will be held at
Hickory Valley Sunday on account
of the absence of the pastor, Rev.
ID. NJ. McIver.
Miss Lena Heron, of Jackson,
who has been visiting her friend,
Miss Mau lie Wilkinson, will return
home this morning.
We are requested to state that
there viii be a sale of household
articles and other effects at the
Courthouse on Monday next.
Miss Bessie Mask returned last
week from Memphis, where she has
been for some weeks visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. Dunnavant.
We regret to announce the
death of the infant Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Tate, of TOone, which oc-
Cured o. Friday evening last.
M; I'M d, of St.
Katha - .a.e~ IL geek to ac-
cept scholarship in tie celebrated
Bryn Maur College of Philadelphia.
Mrs. A. NJ. Bonelli and little
daughter, Louisa, who have been
for the past two weeks in White
vile, as refugees from Vicksburg,
are registered at the Acton House.
Mrs. Pitser Miller and little
son left Monday morning for Penn
sylvania, where they expect to re-
main for several weeks. Mr.. Mil
Ter accompanied them as far as
Jackson.
Misses Sadie Durrett and Kate
McKinnie leave to-day tor New
York City, where they will resume
their art studies. Mr.. r. f. Dur
rett will accompany them as far as
Cincinnati.
Rev. d. NJ. McIver left this
week for North Carolina. He ex-
poets to return the latter part of
next week with his family, who
have been summering at Swan Sta
ton, n. C..
A nice line of Fine Per-
fumes, Soaps, Tooth Brushes,
Hair Brushes, Combs, etc,
cheap at Hudson's.
The Commercial Appeal of
Wednesday acknowledges the re-
ceipt of $500 from DR.. Douglas,
Superintendent of the Western Hos
pital, for the relief of the fever suf-
fers of Edwards, Miss.
Six as enthusiastic Woodmen
as ever entered the forest went
over from Bolivar to Toone Wed
nesday night 10 attend the institu
tion of a ''camp" at the latter
place. The boys enjoyed it.
John n. Doyle, of Hardemar
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-01

where the drouth has been
most severe, are much reduce
ed in prospective yield, and in
some counties some of them
are positive failures, notably
the second crop of Irish pota-
toes, late millet, and turnips.
Pastures have dried up in
many places, and corn has
been gathered from many
fields in order to provide stock
with pastufage. Water is
very scarce, and supplies have
failed in some localities for
the first time in twenty-five
years. Farmers are confront
ed with a very serious and
disastrous drouth. Flowing
has been suspended in most
places, and wheat seeding is
impracticable, owing to the
dry conditions of the ground.
Week closes warm and dry
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-01

-Chancery Court adjourned yes
terday morning.
Charles and Will Shaver and
Fred Rosenbach and wife were ar
rested Wednesday, charged with
stealing cotton from Isome Saun
ders. They are now boarding with
Sheriff Sammons.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-01
Clothing.

Thousands of handsome garments
for men and boys, odd sizes,
different qualities and prices.
Also immense line of Overcoats,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and
Gents Furnishing Goods.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-10-01

Bolivar, Tenn, July LIST, 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
WAFER BRE1KING DOUN.
Miller Now in the Lead-The Men Begin
to show the Terrible Strain.

NEW YORK. Dec. miller was far
advanced into his ninth hundred mile AZ
midnight tonight in the siX-days bicycle
r0ce Walters star bad faded befor" the
dawn. and his record breaking perform
ance Of yesterday in Madison Square Car
den was forgotten nm the astonishing
achievements of Miller, Stephane and
Rice. Waller Is now far down in the list
Of the eighteen stayers out OF he thirty
six that started.
Seven thousand persons sat tonight TOT
hours watching the riders reeling around
the rim OF the great saucer The weary
figures. however. indifferent 10 the
cheers that greeted them at every occa-
sIpnal burst Of speed. cOniiluad 10 fiind
around looking neither &c the rwht nor
left.
But for the fact that the riders are
rainbow there is but little 10 see in the
great race. Forty-eight hours ~ inces-
SAINT riding Ground the oval. WITH 10; s
of sleep. has transformed the SirCns,
healthy rObust-lOOking athl OF sun
day night into men II care worn fproar-
ance. They still continued TO Wcif the
pedals with as much g1r. uid st'i"ingly
more determination. than an loui after
the start.
The score at II \. NJ. was as follows:
Miller S722. Stephane. 81. RICE, SlZ',
Schinneer sO22: REVERE, Sl5.I; Moore,
1877: Waller 1871: Pierce, f193; Golden.
1874: Hale. 7297. Fixes. PAS: Enterman,
Co.,; KIM, G39j. Cannon, N3.2; Jullus,
lG7.4. Johnson, j3t7; Beacon. "iO.6; Gay
49l.7.
Miller was ninety miles and two laps
ahead Of the record for for-N-nine hours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
HAYTf GIVES W.
The German Flag ssluted--Were heaoS
10 Bombard the Capitol.

PORT-AU-PRINCE. HAYT1, Dec -
The trouble between Germany and Hayu
appears TO be settled. The Haytian gov
eminent has saluted the German nag, ana
the foreigners who had sought refuge on
board ships in this harbOr have returned
TO their homes. ,,....o
Cornte Schwerin. the German charge
d'Anaires. and the Comtesse eInDarheH
this morning escorted by the oihce'S VI
the Charlotte. 90
The ultimatum, whose terms were ac-
cepted IN full. imposed the follo"ins CoH-
ditions: "a
An Indemnity OF $4,000 10 Herr IIued-
ers the return Of Herr Lucders 10 hayu
under the guarantee OF the government
eminent of the regret Of the Hay ud'
government, and the reception OF comic
Schwerin by President Simon sam.
Had the ultlmatum not beer cOnpleu
with. tho bombardment would have com
menced at ] o'clock in the afternoon.
Since yesterday there have been in the
Roadstead two German steamers
French steamer. the German frigates
Charlotte and Stein. and the French crul-
ser Admiral Rigault de Genouilly.
Although there has been no fresh dis-
turbances I'm the city. all precautions
have been taken TO guarantee Ordcr. But
the government is dumb.
WASHINGTON. Dec. The state De-
partment has received advices which go
TO confirm the accuracy of general facts
that come from POrt-Au5Price as TO the
settlement of the difficulty between Ger
many and Hayti. by the retreat OF the
latter from her position. The Depart
ment. however. does not intend TO make
the cable public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
BRTEELT TOM.

There has been no date fixed Tor the
Democratic caucus Of. the House. MT.
Richardson. chairman Of the caucus. said
tonight that 10 plans had been outlined
There was no need Tor hurry. he thought.
hut the meeting would probably be sea
I'm q fcw DAYS.
TUESDAY Captain General Bianco. the
Governor General. signed decree re-
leasing forty-one persons who nave becn
imprisoned on charges of completely lh
the insurgent movement
no progress was made Tuesday IN the
selection Of n jury to try Luetgert. and
there is no immediate prospect that the
fun number Of men viii be secured.
Albert NJ. King the Einetecn-ycar-old
messenger of the lewiston National Bank.
Boston. who absconded with $4,000. all OF
which was recovered by the bank. pleaded
guilty Tuesday and, on the recommends
ton Of the District Attorney, was set az
liberty.
Mrs. Emily II Rudd widow Of Commo-
dOre John II. Rudd. L. :. y. who was
arrested several weeks ago. charged with
grand larceny. on the complaint OF q
oOardng-house keeper. was arraigned IN
a staten Island Court. The District At
torney recommended that the prisoner be
set free. and this was done.
Charles Burgess WIS eiectrocuted at
the Auburn. y. Y. prison al 1870 o'clock
Tuesday morning for tho murder of
Harry v WhitloCk. az Sterling. y. Y. IN
August. 1875.
Herman Paul Sch-ltz. who murdered
his wife on September y. 1896. wac hang
ed in the county jail az Milford. Pa.
Tuesday. The drop fell az HIS o'clock
and Schultz was pronounced dead twelve
minutes later.
Abraham Uber, who killed Hans An
derson at Gardnorvile Neb.. last week.
was staken from the Genoa. Neb. Jail
Tuesday, stripped and hanged. His body
was ridded with bullets hy an angry
mob OF twenty-five men. supposed 10 be
from Gardnervile
The Southern Cork Works. New Or
leans. was destroyed by fire tonight and
the wholesale establishments Of Morriss,
McGraw q Co, Felix Loeb q Brothers,
and Henry Locht & Co.. were damaged
by fire and water. Loss. $1,000 fully In
surcd.
Charles Bordealo. a Cuban odhcer. who
was wounded in the lighting IN Cuol ana
taken 10 New York for medical tTeet-
mcnt, died I'm a hospital Tues ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

Mother Of the President Recognizes Hin
her Condition.

CANTON. OHIO. December Once
more the children of Nancy Allison Nc
Kinley have gathered about her couch,
and the reunion is complete. The Prcsi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley arrived to-day 10
find the aged mother still living With the
children are Mrs. Abigail Osborne. mother
OF Consul William Osborne: Miss Sarah
Duncan. who came from Chicago, where
she is attending school; her brother, Jack
Duncan who came from an eastern
school and the other grandchildren who
have been summoned from their studies
and their homes. together with other rela-
lives making the immediate family circle
almost complete.
The President and Mrs Mckinley. to-
gether with other relatives from the East
came early in the morning, the latter
part OF the journey being made on a spe-
cial train They were taken to the home
stead as rapidly as possible, and as they
entered the sick room the dying woman
rallied. and for a moment plainly evil
denced her recognition Of her son and
others about her
The President has remained almost con
stantly at the bedside since his arrival
and kept to-nights vigil. relieving others
Of the children who have heen so con
stantly at the bedside. He remained
close to the house all day. going only
for a little air and exercise, taking a walk
near the house.
At 1870 Mother Mckinley was still rest
ing easily DIR. Phillips. at his last visit
reported that she was resting easier than
at any time during the day. and the morn
ing would see her alive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
UFDDED 1NID CHRrSiNTHLht "'
Mr.. Louis BrieI and Miss Irene bir'"e''
at ~. Johns Lutheran.

at ~. johns IuIneiihs
Among the charming ceremonies which
have graced the beautiful auditorium OF
81 Johns German Evangelical church
none have excelled that by which the MAJ
riaee .of Mr.. Louis Briel to MISS irene
Rirchett. was solemnized at o clock last
evening. ,,, "a
II was a Chrysanthemum wedding, anu
this graceful floral favorite OF Japan
figured prominently in score OF artlsuc
arrangements.
The bride is daughter OF Mrs. sarah
]. Birchett. Of west Main street. ana the
niece OF Mr.. Oscar Lehman. the well
known basso.
Mr. Briel is ore of the city's most pro-
gressive and prosperous business men
Rev Or. Paul l.. Mcneil. a master hand
at such celebrations oficated with All
his worted grace and pleasant demeanor
and Infused a ring Of good cheer into the
solemn words.
Mr.. ". Wolf. OF stanton, acted as
best man. and the following. In iull dtess'
as ushers: Messrs G. Washington kraker'
Henry Wunsch. Paul Z. Mcneil. Alex
Rirchett "a brother Of the bride) ana
Charles T.. Harra
The bride was becomingly attlred In n
tailor-made travelling suit OF gray. wi+h
hat and gloves 10 correspond, and carried
chrysanthemums
The bridal party left Immediately after
the ceremony on the o'clock train for
New York. by way Of Washington and
Philadelphia. and after a stay Of week
or ten DAVIS will take mp their future home
IN this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
.Indee Montgomcry .lnrehIcr.

FREDERIC XSBURG. VA, Dec. 7-Spe-
cial-Judce Montgomery Slaughter drop
ped dead at ms home here to-day. lie
was feeling about as usual when he com
planned of nausea. and then the fatal at
tack came. He had previously suffered
from two attacks OF paralysis.
Judge Slaughter was born in Culpeper
over seventy-nine years ago. He came
here in mis- youth and was successful N
business. lie served as Mayor from April
g. 1860. to April 2s 1861. when he was re-
moved from Office by Major-General ]. NJ.
SchOheld. Later he served six years as
Judge Of the Hastings Court.
AS the warm aSor, he served with great
courage and ability. He leaves four chill
dren. Or. L. NJ. Slaughter. OF Richmond;
Mr. w l.. Slaughter: Mrs. Bessie Cronie
and Miss Fannie Slaughter. OF this city;
and three sister, Mrs. Kerfoot Of Dam
vile. and Misses Fannie and Matilda
Slaugnter of this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Fy-MINISTER M,DONALD.
Will Spend His Christmas in Richmond
What He Enioyed In Teheran.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec Especial
Mr. Alexander Mcdonald ex-Minister
10 Persia. left this morning for Lynch
burg. He expects 10 spend Christmas
with his relations In Richmond. During
his stay here he has paid several visits
To the State Department I'm order to look
after the settlement Of his accounts. but
II will he some weeks before he receives
the balance due him. The Persian mis-
sion Is better paid by the Government
than most of the other missions Cf the
class The contingent fund is much
larger than that allowed even the embas-
sizes. Mr. Mcdonald was allowed $500
per annum for house rent i'm addition 10
office rent. He was also allowed seven
servants at Government expense, and was
furnished with handsome equipage.
The United States Legation at Teheran
consists of the Minister, one interpreter,
who acts as secretary two Persian
scribes. called micushees one clerk. seven
servants. and seven Persian soldiers. the
latter supplied by the Shah.
There is nothing for the United States
Minister TO do except to look after the
welfare OF the little band OF American
missionaries In Persia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
\,v Orleans Races.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. Fine wealth
or. Summaries Of races;
First race. six furlongs-Carlotta % to y
first. Stanza g to l and to ID second
Rover 60 to ii third. Time. lbs IL.
Second race. five furlongs-Lady Irene
(even) first. French Grey teven and OUT
second. Laura May % TO u third. Time
Ill IL.
Third race. six furlongs-NanBrunt ~
10 u first. High Noon 90 TO and TO ID
second. Swordsman 6 10 y third. Time.
1:25 l-2. :,
Fourth race. one mile-Hidalso go to u
first. Bitzen's sister &c TO and to u
second. Dockstader IS 20 u third. Time
200
Fifth race six and a half furlones-
Partner Is to 81 first. Imp. Nolsey 10 10
and 10 - second. Wells street, Gu %
- third Time. l:33
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
A Bachelors Mistake.

KOKOMO. IND. Dec. by tho death
OF a bachelor brother, the families OF
Marion Trabue and NJ. Simpson, of this
county. and Louisa Landon. OF Anna,
ILL.,. become heir to $1,000 goo. The tesla
tor, Col. w II. Tribbitt of Terry. Miss.
disappeared from here when a boy. lie
changed his name from Trabue to Trib-
bitt and was Colonel of a Mississippi
regiment during the war. Death dis
closed his identity.
His will provides that the estate be
held in trust for fifty years. the interest
going to educate all the children of
school age. during the fifty years period.
All are TO be given college educations
and another sum equal TO the school ex-
pense to start them in life, his idea be
ing TO educate the beneficiaries before
entrusting them with the money There
are thrty-five children here TO get the
immediate benefit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08

would get well Ihci te,raic .-oabie.
in their west form, suffered untold
agonies every month my womb tipped
back to my backbone. had headache
hvsteria, fainting spells, itching leu
corrhna. -,
my feet and hands were cola al
the time. my limbs were so weak tha'
I could hardly walk around the house;
was troubled with numb spells. )
have taken four bottles OF Lydia Ia
Pinllhams Vegetable Compound, one
bottle of her Blood Purifier, one pack
age of her Sanatiye Wash ana am
entirely cured. | have not had one
of those numb spells since. Can you
wonder that I sing the praises OF a
medicine that has cured me ofall these
Ills 9~-MRs. LOUISA PLACE, $50 Del
mont St. Brockton, Mass
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
THE MESSAGE IN SPAIN.
The Cabinet Considers IL & enerally Favor
able--Press Comment.

MADRID. Dec. THE Cabinet to-day
considered dispatches from Senior De
LONE. Spanish Minister at Washington.
containing extracts from President Nc
Kinley's message to Congress.
The ministers agreed in considering the
message generally favorable in Spanish
interests. It's tone has produced a
good effect In official circles, but II is
pointed out that the paragraph relating
10 the alleged rights OF the United States
10 intervene in the Cuban question are
calculated to displease the Spanish peo-
pie"
HAVANA. Dec. 7.-El Diarlo De La
Marina. commenting upon President Nc
kinley's message to Congress. says: 1T
contains impressive declarations calcu-
lated 10 strengthen. were that necessary.
the Spanish cause in the Island of Cuba.
IL will dishearten the separatists."
FL Pals. the organ OF the autonomists,
thinks the message very favorable TO the
interests OF Cuba. and believes that the
attitude that President Mckinley as
sumes "Will calm the fury OF the parti-
,ans OF independence"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Central CITY Notes

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Dec. l.
Special.-Cards are out announcing the
marriage OF Miss Annie Gaines Early.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank :. Dur
rett, to Mr. Charles Stewart Bowcock.
The marriage will take place at Farm
ington," the home OF the brides parents.
near Earlysville, on the 18th OF Deem
Der.
The official board of the Methodist
church held its first meeting Of the Con-
ference year last evening Or. w 2. Ed
wards. the newly appointed pastor, pre-
siding.
The following church officers were elect
ed: James r.. Harlan, president; {. ID.
Carter, secretary; James T.. Jarman as
sistant secretary; j. H. Thomasson. treas
urer: Miss Mary Sterling. organist; T.
w. Elsom chorister.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-08
Miss Jennings is Smart.

TOPEKA. KAN, Dec. THE spectacle
OF a school teacher teaching school
without a single pupil is presented in
Logan county, Western Kansas. Miss
Lola Jennings entered into contract
with district school board in that
county TO teach seven months school
Shortly after school opened the attend
ance dwindled down until finally not a
single pupil attended school
The tcGcher continued appearing at the
school-horse every morning. The school
board attempted TO compromise by pay
ing her FIVE months salary. The matter
was presented TO Attorney General Boyle
to-day and he held the board must pay
her full salary'if she performed her part
Of the contract by being on duty each
day