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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

On Friday evening at o'clock,
the children of the Advent Chapel
gathered at their church in South
East Columbia to celebrate the holy
yuletide festival. A large Christ
mas tree, heavily laden with pres
ents, was the main attraction, while
a nice musical program was charm
ingly rendered by the children. The
whole thing was a success, and the
crowd went away well pleased.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
Second Presbyterian Church.

Thursday evening at o'clock, the
Sunday-school of the Second
Presbyterian Church gave their
Christmas tree. The services were
opened with a song by the congre-
cation, which was followed by a
Christmas song by the children and
prayer by Mr.. d. d. Little. Miss
Fannie Miller sang pretty solo,
and Miss Celia Gall recited piece.
Another song by the children and a
hymn by the congregation closed
the Introductory exercises, and then
came the most interesting part of
all-the distribution of presents.
Every child received bag of candy,
nuts, fruits, ETC., and the pastor,
superintendent and organist were
all remembered with presents by
the Sunday-school.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
EniscODal Church,

st. Peters Episcopal Church Sun
day-school gave their Christmas
tree on Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock The beautiful songs and
carols, the manner in which the
church and tree were decorated,
and the distribution of the nice pres
ents to the children, rendered this
entertainment one of the most en-
joyable IN town. A large audience
was present, and more than hun
dred happy Sunday-school scholars
were substantially remembered
with gifts.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
Old Santa Claus Makes His Annual Sock
filling, SouI-ThriIling Visit to
the Children,
And Leaves Thousands of Happy Hearts
Behind m.--Entertainments at
Nearly all the Churches.

of one, and they were all very pretty =,
the side trees having been intro
duced principally for decorative
purposes. Many little hearts were
made happy by the presentation of
an appropriate little gift.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

GEN. ESTRADA PALMA, the head
of the Cuban Junta in New York,
says that the Cuban army is as
strong in point of numbers and
enthusiasm as it ever has been, and
that the Cubans have full faith in
Gen. Rivera, who has succeeded
Gen. Maceo in command.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

IT is whispered about that the
European powers have intimated
that they will stand by Spain if the
United States NEEDLES in the Cuban
business too much. This reminds us
somewhat of the Lilliputians con-
spring against CULVER.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

IT is said that the story of Enoch
Arden, as it stands in the poem, is
in every detail true one. 1t was
related to Lord Tennyson by the
late Mr.. Woolner, the well-known
sculptor, whose widow has the
manuscript of the story.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

EX-QUEEN LII is having better
time in the United States as curl
osity than she ever had in Hawaii
as a Queen.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

w. H. HATCH, Congressman from
Mo-, and author of the famous Anti
Option Bill in Congress, died last
week at Hannibal, Mo.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

IT has been learned from an au-
tboritative source that Secretary
Olney and Senior Dupuy De LONE,
the Spanish Minister, have practi-
cally terminated the negotiations on
the Cuban question to be submitted
to Congress when it convenes on
January 5. The terms of the agree
ment are based on the recent official
communication from Premier Can
ovas, addressed to the Secretary OF
State. The Premier states clearly
the terms which Spain will accord
to the insurgents and practically
asks the United States to propose
these resolutions to her rebeIllous
subjects.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

w. J. BRYAN says only five lect-
ures have been arranged for up to
this time, and that it is uncertain
whether we Will deliver any more,
since he has some work on hand
that may interfere with further
lecturing this season.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

Now is the time to breed for spring
pigs. In doing so suppose you send
your sows to Mora Fariss' big boar;
you will be pleased with the pigs.
deo1S 2t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

The Legislature meets next Mon
day. Will it make itself famous or
Infamous?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

Gov. PINGREE of Michigan, has
recommended the Legislature to
pass an act reducing railroad pas
senger rates to cents per mile.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

If the record of business failures
for the next two months keeps pace
with the record made since the cleo
ton, there will be very few concerns
left standing by the 4th of March,
and Mckinley will have a clean start.
1t is to be hoped that he will build
his prosperity from the ground up.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

Hope springs eternal in the hui
man breast, or words to that effect;
and as long as there's life there's
hope. So never give up the ship, or
anything of that sort, for we read
where Mr.. Elander Sexton, aged SO
years, was married to Mrs. Craft, aged
9S years, at Sergeant, KY, last week.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
NEW S AND COMMENT.
A HAPPY New Year!

A LARGE number of mules are be-
ing bought up in Texas to be shipped
to Cuba.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

THE American Red Cross Society,
the highest institution of charity in
this country, has declined to render
assistance to the suffering Cubans,
becmse it is "a case at ono so deli
cate and so national" The Ameri-
can Red Cross should study the para
BILE of the good Samaritan.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

JUSTICE ROGER A. PRYOR, of the
Supreme Court of New York, denied
the application ola Hebrew religious
society for certificate of incorpora-
ton, because their annual meetings
were to be held on Sunday. "The
question:" says the Justice, "is
not whether such meetings on Sun
day are illegal, but whether they
should be approved by Justice OF
the Supreme Court" This is, in
deed, an unwarranted and danger
Gus assumption of judicial power
Our courts have authority enough
as legal arbiters without being in
vested with the unlimited power OF
moral supervisors.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01

THE British Museum has obtained
an important papyrus manuscript OF
the century B. G. 1t was found in
Egypt and contains lost odes of the
lyric poet Bacchylides, the con-
temporary of Pindar. The manu-
script is finely written, but is much
mutilated. Fifteen to twenty poems
are intact.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
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Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & co, Patent Attor-
neys washington, =; G. for their si,S9 prize onee
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-01-01
GladneSS Comes

With better understanding OF the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due TO the fact, that il is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, TO note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti'
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold By
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laXatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended TO the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

There Is no library strong enough in Its
resources to escape criticism. What my
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

munication for a reindeer trail 10 that to
the west of Chilkoot pass. called the Dalton
tra!l, which runs from the headwatcrs Of
the Chiikat river to the westward Of Lake
Arkell and keeps along the hills down TO
the region Of Fort sel.irk, near the mouth
OF the Pelly river.
us grades are less steep than those of
me Chilkoot pass and Skaguay routes. and
me summit Of the watershed over which 4,
ieads Is only 200 feet above the ses
This avenue of communication-namely
by southeast Alaska-is practicable both
winter and summer, and Will command. by
system OF reindeer expresses from Chill
KAT. the entire region CT Alaska.
The approximate distances and the
periods required for the transmission OF
mails are: From Seattle to Chilkat six
Gays: from Chiikat to Circle City, 500 miles.
eight days; passing Dawson City and the
klondikc region on the sixth day out from
Chilkst: conveying letters between Klon-
oihe and Seattle in two weeks. or possibly
In ten days.
The reindeer service with the United
States mails from Circle City to Minook. at
the mouth OF the Tanana river, on the mid
die Yukon. 2Uu miles, requires two days
more.
These estimates suppose that reindeer
Will be used to carry the mail and that re-
lays will be placed fifty miles apart. II
four relays are used and the journey kept
up the entire twenty-four hours, the time
occupied from Chlkat TO Dawson City
Would be three days, to Circle City four
days and to Minook five days.
From Minook down the Yukon river TO
port ST. Michael, on Boring sea, is coo miles,
and would require six days for mail ser
vice.
Mr.. Harris states that all that is neces-
sary to make this practicable is the pur-
chase of 500 reindeer from Lapland. trained
TO harness, which will cost on delivery in
Alaska $4,000 Fifty skilled teamsters
from Finland would cost 5000.
Mr.. Harris recommends the purchase of
SEQ does, to form a herd in southeastern
Alaska. Such a herd, with twenty-five
families of herdsmen, Mr.. Harris estimates,
will cost $50. and an additional appro-
priGtion of $4,000. he says, is needed for
The management of the herd and instruc-
ton of the natives.
one tcamster is needed for every ten deer
Mr. harris says, and one team Of ten deer
with ten loaded s,eGges and a tea.aster
starting per day from Dyea for Dawson,
would require about twelve days to make
the journey at the rate of travel that full
loaded sledge requires. One sledge could be
occupied By the driver and his food and
personal baggage. The remaining nine
sleGses would carry 1900 or even 1000
pounds of freight. Thus organized. about
two tons OF freight would arrive from Dyea
daily in Dawson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
COmplimenting Mr.. Spofrord.
NEW BILLS IN THE SENATE.
A Measure to Define and Regulate the
Civil Service.

Senator Gallinger has introduced bill
TO define and regulate the civil service. Il
provides that neither civil service laws O.
the regulations under them shall be con-
strCed or held to apply to or to control ap.
pointnents to any Office or official employ
ment by or under the United States, ex-
cept to the clerical positions in the execu-
tive departments, classified by section 16S
of the Revised Statutes, to like clerical ap-
pointments in the customs and postal SER
vice and in such customs houses and post
offices as shall employ fifty or more clerks,
and to the letter carriers and postal clerks
OF the Post Office Department The bill
provides for the examination of other ap-
pointees by the head of the department by
which he may have been appointed.
Senator Gear has introduced bill au-
thorzing the Secretary of the Treasury to
enter bid for the United States on bond
aided railroads and to clear off liens para
mount to those of the United States, and
arpropriating the amount necessary for
this purpose. The provision is as follows:
THE Secretary of the Treasury SHALL I'M
der direction of the President, redeem or
otherwise clear off such paramount lien or
mortgage or other incumbrance by paying
the sums lawfully due in respect thereof
out of the treasury; or may bid and n,Ir-
chase In the name and for the United
states the property affected by and SUBJ
1ect to such paramount lien at any sale
thereof made under any order of the court
or any judgment or decree of foreclosure
OF such lien or interest of the United
States"
The bill is understood to have been franz
ed by the Attorney General, and it is in
tended to open the way to the settlement
of the Kansas Pacific debt
A bill has been introduced in the Senate
by Senator Nelson for the amendment of
the interstate commerce law authorizing
the Interstate commerce commission to in
Vestigate complaints of inequality of rates
made by the patrons of railroads and pre-
scribing the regulations for such investiga-
ton.
Senator Gallinger has introduced a bill
prohibiting the granting of pensions 20 the
widows Of soldiers whose marriage occurred
subsequent to the passage of tine bill under
which she makes claim
Senator Pritchard has introduced a bill
reducing the tax on distilled spirits In bond
to seventy cents per gallon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

The town hall of Brookland was well
filed Tuesday night with the friends OF the
Calvary Sunday school to enjoy its first
supper and entertainment of the winter sea-
son. The evening opened with an instru-
mental selection on the piano by Miss Ada
Boernstein of Falls Church. Va. which was
well executed. The chic: feature of the
program was the recitat;ons by Miss Bes-
sic Stewart of this city. Her selections
were rendered with an ease and naturalness
which won Tor her hearty applause Miss
Osborn also gave several recitations. The
audience was surprised and pleased to hear
Yee Moy. Chinese resident Of Brookland,
In vocal solos. The other numbers of the
program were instrumental Duet by Fred
Ohm; violin. by Hattie Ohm: plano and vo-
cal solos. by Miss Beulah Boernstein and
Mr.. F. Ellin. At the conclusion Of the pro-
gram those present enjoyed q bountiful
supper. daintily prepared by the members
of the Sunday school. The whole afHaii
reflects much credit up Mr. Haffer, the
superintendent Of The Sunday school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
LETTER FROM SURGEON COOK.
He ,s n Member of Capt. De Gcrlache'I
Antarctic Expedition.

Antarctic Expedition.
The Brooklyn Standard Union yesterday
published a private letter from Surgeon
Frederick A. Cock, the only American
member of Capt. Adrian De Gerlache's Bel
sian antarctic expedition. announcing that
the plan of the winters cruise has been
considerably changed. The expedition will
omit it's proposed call at the Falkland
Islands. and after coaling at Punta Arenas.
in the Straits of Magellan, will go to Gra-
hams Land. thence to Alexander Land,
and eastward to Victoria Land. where
party will be landed for the winter. The
Belgica, on which the expedition sailed
from Antwerp on July 25 will then be sent
to Melbourne, Australia, and the expedition
will thus be left TO pursue its investiga-
tions without the assistance Of its steamer.
The original plan of the expedition was to
wait until the winter of 1895 before effect
ing landing.
DIR. Cook, who left Brooklyn some months
ago to Join the Belgica at Rio de Janeiro,
reports that the party was received In that
city with great cordially. that the ship and
crew are well fitted fer their work and tina.
the prospects Of success are excellent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09
PREFERS THE DALTON TRAIL.

Commissioner Harris Gives the Only
Feasible Route 10 Klondikc.
The Secretary of War has received a let
ter from Mr.. Harris, commissioner of edu-
cation, in regard to the best method of af-
fording relief to the distressed miners in the
Klondike country.
'The only feasible route for the presen,
year. and possibly for several years." Mr..
Harris says. lis that by south Alaska,
which has well-established steamboat lines
running from Seattle to Juneau or Dyea
twice each month. The true line of COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-09

The regular permanent family
circulation of The Evening Star
is more than double that Of any
other paper in Washington,
whether published in the morn
ing or in the afternoon.
As a medium for unobjec-
tionable advertisements it there
fore stands unequaled and un-
approachable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-16

TEE Chicago Chronicle dossn't b.
lisve that Lustgsrt 10 guilty, advano-
.ng these contentious: First, that
there 10 no proof that Mrs. Lustgsrt
10 dead; second. that II she 10 dead,
that does nos prove that she was
murdered; third, that II che 10 dead,
md murdered. that doesn't prove
hat Luetgsrt committed the muir
Ter; fourth. that "the outrageous
police and political efforts TO convict
i.uetgert mark the case - an afro
cious conspiracy. without precedent
ia this or my other country In peace
fol times under the supremacy Of
The law" lis . happy thought In.
Iced that the Chicago papers are be-
;inning to realize the interruptions,
reckless conduct Of the police In that
city, and this without entering into
. discussion Of she merits Of the
Luetgert prosecution. A Jury will
determine shat. On general princi.
pies the Chicago police. however, de-
serve 10 be controlled about % much
- any agency for evil that we know
OF In this country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-16
DIAMOND DYES AHEAD.

WeD0 Koow ~ Prsssssal Exper3anos
1Aes II = Es,y - Dys WisA Dhnond
Dye.
It's the easiest matter In the world
to dye with Diamond Dyes, - thous-
ands Of women know BY practical
experience. By using these simple
home dyes, one can make old cloth
ing look like new and save . great
many dollars in the course of . year.
Do not sccept limitations OF the
original Diamond Dyes from any
dealer. no matter how strongly he
may recommend them. for while he
can make . larger profit on them,
they do not dye rs much 40 the Die
mond. nor equal them in fassnees Of
colors. When poor dyes are used.
both your money and labor are
thrown away and the goods are
spoiled forever. Use the Diamond
Dyes only and get results that are
equal to those Of the professional
dyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-16

Miss Lucy II. Hitchcock, lecturer,
department. Of physical culture.
Wonan's Christian Temperance
union, Vermont, wrote on NAV Is,
last:
''It affords me pleasure to add nv
testimony with Others regarding the
healing effects OF Paine's celery com-
pound upon IN exhausted nervous
system"
Aug. IL. 1897. she wrote: "As Q
rule l do not endorse medicines, bus
believe Paine's celery com pound to
be Of different order, from the ordin-
ary incidence. Facts cannot be dis.
puted. I have derived 90 mach
benefit from the compouad that ON
glad to heartily recommend IL, hop
ing others similarity afflicted may be
relieved. Any medicine that Will re-
isivs suffering humanity is blessing
A blessing to the world!
Paine's celery compound has been
proven to DO the one great remedy
that really makes people we'll. This
estimable woman. whose christian
work 10 earnestly directed toward
the betterment Of others, and whose
eminence in the w. c. T. u. makes
her sdvice OF great value, plsinly
indores Paine's cslery compound.
The amount Of poor health on every
hand 10 something SHOCKING TO every.
one who stops TO thiak. Hundreds
OF men and women In every neigh
borhood are today carrying about
with them Q needless load Of ailments
that thorough refreshing OF their
nerves. . purifying Of their blood.
more sleep and more regularity In
the bodily functions would COM
pistely do away with. Paine's cell
cry compound will do all this for
sick and ailing men and women.
A "hear say" reputation may do
Tor other remedies; Paine's celery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-16

compound 10 best known from ths
mouths Of men and women whom n
has made well-they are in every
city. town and village In the ooun-
try.
No one can pass the Newspaper
bulletins without being reminded By
how slight thread the best Of men
hold on TO life. The slight ups and
downs In health from which psople
recover make them forget that there
10 limit TO the body's elasticity and
endurance. The hsbituslly On.
hausted nervous system d last loses
its power Of recovery and offers no
resistance TO disease.
Prevent disease" 10 the watch.
word Of the best medical thoueht Of
today. Careful mon and women do
not wait until they are dat on thsir
backs - people once aid. The more
Intelligent part Of every commsuisy
has found out the inestimsbls benefit
TO be derived from Paius's oslsry
compound. when one 10 worn-ouS.
nerve-tired and "out-of-s sorts"
The little ills. the begiuning Of
neuralgia and rheumatism. the call.
gone" and tired feelings show Che
immediate need OF parifying che
blood and refreshing the nerves.
The direct and energetic way Psipe's
celery compound overcomes sick and
nervous headaches. dyspepsia and
heart troubles. - IL does all other
nervous disorders. has compelled
the sdmiration Of the medical world
from the start.
Headaches. rheumatism. neuralgia,
lifeless feelings and debility cannot
pereist when intelligently met and
corrected BY this greatest Of nsrvs
and brain strengthsners. No rem.
edy ever kept the conadsoce Of
90 lsrge . body Of inquiriag nsa asd
women. Try IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-16
soura nErea1s HArPENrxos.


South Heights. Sept. 1s.-Mabsl
Wilson. Of Sherrard. spent the week
here with her sister.
Miss Agnes Swanson 10 whiting
Mrs.. william Bailey for Q few DAYS.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wood are Wis
tSing their daughter In the country
for . few days.
Mrs. Kushl and daughter Of lille
dale are visiting at the homo Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Bertelsen.
Edward Hunt. who went away
from here seven years ago, WAS cali.
ing on old friends last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. South and baby are
spending . few days with Mrs.
South's sister. Mrs. G. G. Kirsch.
Mrs. G. G. Dack, entertained the
Ladies' Aid society Of the Relief
Corps from town Tuesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lucas have
bought the Wells property in South
Rock Island and are moving shis
week.
II 70 matter Of rejoicing that the
schools can have water again with
out carrying It % far. The direo-
tors had . new pump put In this
week.
! Mrs. Charles Stevens, of Green
River. who 10 Visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. b. 8. Silvis this week,
was sgreesbly surprised Thursday
afternoon. when number Of her old
neighbors called on her. A very
pleasant time was spent by the L.
dies. and Q delicious supper WAS
served. to which all did justice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-16

~ short time We have seen our mas
ufactursrs filing contrsots On the
other side Of the world at 81 per
ton. while charging % per ton to
purchasers In the United States. IL
Il not apparent that the only effect
Of the tariff rates Is to impose .
needless tax upon our own people.
not for revenue. but for the profit Of
. favored feWp