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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1897-11-05

The Fusion ticket in Boyle suffered
the defeat that it deserved. The fu-
sion OF republicans and so-called DEM
ocrats proved to be very unpopular ev-
erywhere.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1897-11-05
Very Closest Inspection.

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Evening star., 1897-08-06
Prehistoric Mounds.
From the st. Paul Dispatch.

From the st. Paul Dispatch.
An exploring expedition sent out to locate
surveys an6 define the prehistoric mounds
of the Missouri river valley in South Da-
kota recently made it's report. The exist
ence Of mounds has been known to the ex-
pedition for a long time. The party located
two distinct fields of prehistoric mounds
and one well-preserved fertilization within
quarters of a mile wide. Both groups Of
mounds are of considerable magnitude. The
larger group was located opposite the
mouth of Grand river and contains 800 600
square feet Of territory, with eighty -four
counted and surveyed mounds upon the
field, an elevation Of 175 feet above the
Missouri river. One Of the largest mounds
was opened by the party and immense
quantities of prehistoric specimens secured
and brought to the city.
The second field of mounds within this
area was four miles distant and to some ex-
tent obliterated by the pfow. But there
were upward Of fifty mounds in this field,
and prehistoric arrows. pottery and stone
implements were found in large numbers.
Close to this second field, which is in Wal
worth county, South Dakota, the party
found trenches containing human skele-
tons, and several skulls were brought back
The skulls are harder. heavier and thicker
even than those of a negro and much unlike
those Of the Indian Of the Columbian age
A mile and a quarter from this place the
party located a well-preserved fertilization
OF earth. showing the outer and inner
breastworks, the bitches and inner works
Tie entrances to the fortifcations are still
marked. Here, too. evidence of prehistoric
character was abundant and a number of
stone implements were secured. The field
invites the closest attention on the part Vt
archaeologists.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
Delicate Scales.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.

rom tne CnlcegO inter Ocean.
The question most commonly asked by
visitors in a chemists laboratory is How
small thing can you weigh on your
scales?' 1t conveys little meaning to tell
the average person that a good pair of
chemists balances will weigh accurately to
one-tenth of one milligramme: but If he is
told that short hair from q mans head
can be easily and accurately weighed the
questioner begins to approach the delicacy
of adjustment in the scales More delicate
still are the balances used by the assay
ers. The weighing of gold by the assayer
requires the greatest possible accuracy,
since small speck of that metal on the
scale-pan may represent very large Quanti-
ties of 1t in the ore or bullion out in the
works. The balances made for this gold
work. are the most sensitive of any used
for conn aercial work, and In fact, are more
accurate than those employed by many
scientists. Some idea Of their accuracy
and sensitiveness can be obtained by the
following experiment:
A piece Of ordinary white paper the size
OF q cent Is carefully weighed and then a
short pencil mark Is drawn on 1t and the
paper Is reweighed. This second Weighing
will differ from the first by just the weight
Of the graphite left by the pencil mark If
care Is taken and the balances are in per
feet adjustment. the result will always be
the same, no matter how many times the
paper without the pencil mark and the pa
per with 1t be weighed The two weighings
always differ by just the same amount.
and that is the added weight Of the
graphite. OF course, such balances REQUIRE
the greatest care. for they easily get out
of order, and when once disarranged, there
is no telling how lonsiit may take to get
them adjusted again. It may be two min
utes, and 1t may he two hours Some good
assayers say that 1t IS impossible to work
successfully with gold balances" unless
one possesses q large stock Of patience and
profanity. From what l know of skillful
assayers. I should say that this is approx
mately true.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
Bacteria in Ink.
From the New York World.


Bacteria, dangerous to health and life,
have been found in the air we breathe, the
water we drink, in various kinds of foods,
and even in the mucilage on the ubiquitous
postage stamp, but 1t remained for the
eminent German scientist, DR.. Warpmann
of Leipzig, to discover the poisonous bac-
terra living and thriving in ink.
He has recently made a microscopical
examination Of sixty-seven samples of ink
used in the schools in Germany and In
other countries Most Of these were gall
inks, and contained various sorts of bac-
terra, as well as those other minute organ
isms known in the scientific world as sapro-
phytes and micrococcd. Nigrosin ink taken
from freshly opened bottle, which had
up to that time been tightly corked and
sealed, was found to contain bacteria in
large quantities. Red and blue inks of the
sort so frequently used In Offices also
yielded numerous bacteria.
To determine whether or not these bac-
terra were really as poisonous as chemical
analysis would seem to suggest DIR. Warp
mann decided to cultivate" some speci-
mems for actual experiment. The result
of these experiments showed that bacillis
from ordinary black ink would, IL intro
6ueed into the blood Of a mouse, prove
fatal within four days. Similar expert
ments the doctor in the interest of science
performed upon other small animals-rab-
bits, guinea pigs and the like-always with
the same fatal result.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
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Puff Billiards.
From the Pail Mall Gazette.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
A new and popular game has been in
troduced in London Under the name OF
Nicholas, or pun billiards. The rules are
as follows: The board is placed on-a small
round table, perfectly level The players
stand around the game. each of them op-
posite one of the holes cut irto the table.
II the number be less than the pockets
the remaining pockets are to be stopped
v ith suitable plugs supplied. The Tyres are
fiAed opposite each pocket. SO as to turn on
a pivot, in each of which is placed the rub
Der bellows which is to be used by the
players. A ball is then placed in the cen
ter of the table. At the wcrd ''go" each
player must blow upon the ball so as TO
prevent it from falling into the pocket
against which he is stationed and which
he must defend. Each ball lodged is charg-
ed one point to the losing player, who has
then to bring back the ball to Its former
position, and the game thus proceeds.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
A Watch. Peculiar Value.
From the Philadelphia Record.


NJ. Nado. director of eParisian theater,
had silver watch which, though dear at
30 francs. had in the course of its service
saved its owner snug fortune. He was
rich. and was known to be SO throughout
the theatrical world. and his opportunities
Of making small loans to impoverished ac-
tors were quite unrivaled. The artist would
state his case. and the great man would
listen sympathetically. "Ah," he would
help you. but I've just made some heavy
payments, and haven't 10 francs about me-
But hold, my friend, here Is this watch
Ts Ike II. Truly 1t is not much, but II Is all
l have" Generally, of course. the offer
was not accepted: but IL by chance IL was.
N. Nado continued: And bring me the
pawn ticket tomorrow. III redeem It," As
no pawnbroker In Paris would lend more
than 5 francs on 1t. NJ. Nado always re-
covered 1t without serious outlay, ana ft
was ready for the same service over again.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
A RefutatfOn.

From the Kansas City Star.
A story has Travelled lately about stem
ographer writing 402 words in one minute,
but the first question that suggests itself
is who is able tc epunciate 4O2 words In a
minute for the stenographer to write Cler-
gymen. in delivering, sermon, average
perhaps ninety words per minute; political
campaign speakers, 10. AS a rule. sena-
tors in debate don't talk faster than $50
words minute, and. in spurts they sell
dom reach 20. In fact. very rapid readers
find difficulty in uttering inteilieibly x55
and 800 words In sixty seconds.
Evening star., 1897-08-06

II you want anything, try an ad In The
Star. II anybody has what you wish. you
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
Police Court,

In the police court this morning Mayor
Simpson disposed Of the following cases:
William Brooks, charged with throwing a
bucket of water on Henry Lee, case dis
missed; William Fairfax charged with dis
orderly conduct, fined So; Mary Saunders,
charged with disorderly conduct, case dis
missed; Jerry Dorsey, charged with having
been drunk and disorderly, fined $3.50; Sam
Marcabel, charged with stealing 81 from
Charles Shepherd, case dismissed.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
I able No. 4.
t able No. s. CT

Childrens Fine India Linon Guimps, trimmed
with lace and embroidery. We're $1.25 to 81. IS.
Sizes to IA years.
FOR 6S CENTS.
Little Boys SEPARATE Pique Skirts, in white and
colors- Sizes to years. Were $1.OO.
FOR 6S CENTS.
Children's White Duck Refers, with deep sailor
collar. Sizes to years. We're $1.75.
FOR IS CENTS.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
Brevftfe0.

The examinations of teachers for the
colored public schools closed today.
Mount Vernon Council, Daughters of
America, will hold a regular meeting TO-
night.
The Columbia Fire Company met last
night and transacted routine business. .
Owing to the absence of one of its men,
bers the board of fire wardens did not
organize yesterday afternoon. They will
meet Tuesday night next.
The Relief Hook and Ladder Company
will hold a regular meeting tonight.
Alexandria Council, Junior Order U. A.
NJ, met last night and transacted routine
business.
The camp equipage for the Third Regi-
ment Field Band arrived this morning, and
the boys will leave for Chapel Point Tues
day morning.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
Bitten by n Dog.

The little son of Mr.. Walter Langley was
quite badly bitten by a dog belonging to
Mr.. Richard Mumford this morning. The
wound was cauterized, and Mayor Simpson
ordered the dog to be killed. When Officer
Goods went to shoot the dog Mrs. Num-
ford, it is said, interfered. Mr.. Langley
swore out a warrant against Mr.. Mumford
and the case will be heard this afternoon
a 30 O'clock
Evening star., 1897-08-06
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Policemen Rsprimanded and Suspended 70
Sleeping While on Duty.
The Action Of the Mayor Exciting
COmment-Police Court Items
General and Personal.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 529 King ST..
Bell Telephone. No. 100.

Evening Star Bureau,
No. go King ST..
Bell Telephone, No. 100,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, August 8, 1897.
Mayor Simpson, in the police court last
night, severely reprimanded Ohicers Will
kinson and Proctor for being asleep on
duty, and suspended them for ten days
each. These men were reported by Lieut..
Smith as being asleep Wednesday night
one in the doorway of Bates store. on Pat
rick street. and the other on a bread box
In front of the store The men plead guilty
to the charge.
The outcome of this trial has caused some
little comment on the part of the friends Of
ex-Mayor Thompson's administration, and
a morning paper. which has always been
one OF his warmest advocates, says of the
trial: "By his action Mayor Simpson vir-
ex-Mayor Thompson, when the latter sus-
pended Sergt. Smith and Officer Ferguson
Tor alleged contempt of him and his posi-
ton. Mr.. Thompson contended that he
could suspend for cause without reporting
to the board Of police commissioners, or
having his action reviewed by them. The
commissioners 1t will be remembered, as
sumed that the mayors action was not
nnal, and urged that they could either ap-
prove or set aside his Judgment They ac-
cordinsly reinstated the two officers and
paid them for the term of their suspen-
sion.'
Mayor Simpson was shown this publica-
tfon by Star reporter this morning, and
in reply he said:
My action in suspending Officers Will
kinson and Proctor is in accordance with
Judge Keiths decision, and IL there is
meeting of the board of police commission
erS before the expiration of the ten days 1
propose to report the matter to the board
and II my decision is not sustained and the
board directs the reinstatement of the Off
GERS it will be DONE"
1t will be remembered that in the sus-
pension of Sergeant Smith and Officer Fer
gusson, referred to, Mayor Thompson was
trying Constable Will Webster on the
charge of stealing Harrfe Smoot's watch,
and concluded the trial by suspending
smith and Ferguson, without putting
them on trial or letting them know that
there were any charges against them
Then. too, Mayor Thompson failed to re-
ing that they had nothing to do with the
case, and refused to reinstate the officers
when ordered SO to do by the commission
ers. The matter was referred to Judge
James Keith of the Virginia court of ap-
peals, who decided in favor of the COM
missioners.
That the case is not a parallel one, it is
asserted, is shown by the fact that Off
GERS Wilkinson and Proctor were sum-
moned to appear before the mayor, and
had a fair and impartial trial, while Off
GERS Smith and Ferguson never knew they
were being tried.
Mayor Simpson is growing in popularity
every day, and the people express them
selves as more than satisfied with the man
ner in which he has conducted the affairs
Of the city during his incumbency.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
Kate Cooper's Funeral.

The funeral of Kate Cooper. a well-known
colored citizen, who died Wednesday after
noon at $50 o'clock, took place from the
Alfred Street Baptist Church this morning
at 10 o'clock, and was attended by q large
number of friends and relatives.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
t able No. 4.

SOC Mems and Boys Night Shirts.
For 30 CENTS-3 for 81.
2oc Mems Hose, in black, brown ard fancy
colors. For IS CENTS pr. for soc.
1oc Link Cuffs, all sizes, for &c pair,
FOR % CENTS.
2oc. Mems Carriers. Boston," Rugby and
Great Gotham - CENTS.
Evening star., 1897-08-06

A little daughter of Mr.. Petrie. who re-
sides at 11O2 North Columbus street, fell
from a second-story window to the ground,
a distance of twelve feet. yesterday, and
sustained painful bruises about the body.
She was attended by DIR. T. NJ. Jones.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
City School Board,

The regular meeting of the city school
board was held in Peabody building. The
clerk of the board was directed to begin
Issuing school permits for the coming term,
September 9. The board did not into the
election of teachers
Evening star., 1897-08-06
Kicked by a Horse.

Kicked by a Horse.
Mr.. William Gullbortzer, a well known
resident of west end, was badly kicked by a
horse while at work plowing corn yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Gullbortzer was struck on
the knee and his knee cap dislocated.
Evening star., 1897-08-06
Funeral of Mrs. Riley

tunerd1 O1 Mrs. n1ley.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Riley
whose death has been mentioned in The
Star, took place from her late residence in
west end, this afternoon, at o'clock. A
large number of relatives and friends fol-
lowed the remains to the grave.
Evening star., 1897-08-06

W. b. MOSES & SONS.
Evening star., 1897-08-06

Satisfy your crav-
ing for frozen dainties
by preparing them
daily In your Kitchen.
We've the two best
Freezers made.
BOT. Arctic Freezers. 81. .35
3-qt. Cen Freczers. 81 90
4-Qt. Gem Ffeexers. 81 .y5
Evening star., 1897-08-06

To cool the sc0rcLing
street and render sit
ting out front OF even
ipgs a pleasure you'll
Iced the services Of q
good section Of hose.
% feet of Watering
Hose, with combination
brass nozzle and CON-
Rlsss Rnss,ioSs ssnnssr ssSsrr.Sl.4O
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-06

the rock is alongside the road, a first
class macadam roads six inches thick can
be built on grade previously constructed
and bridged for 800 per mile for each
foot of width. From this minimum price
the cost ranges all the way up to $4,000
mile for sixteen-foot track. Gravel
roads cost less than macadam and vary
from $1,000 to $4,000 per mile. The
seven-foot brick road at Monmouth. Ill.
cost 80 cents per running foot. or 81. $50
per mile. The eight-foOt brick roads ut
Cleveland range from $4,000 to S13 600
per mile, but this included heavy grading
Material for steel roads OF the heaviest
class of present design cost, in small uuan-
tity, about $500 per mile The amount
of material, however, is less than 100
tons per mile, and if the present prices
Of steel should be maintained material for
long lines of road can be furnished for
about $1,000 per mile. The lighter class
of steel rails for ordinary country roads
need not exceed fifty tons per mile. and
need not cost much over 81 900 per mile.
The cost of grading and track laying will
be additional, but that need not be heavy
ON the western prairies, for the rails are
all prepared to be bOlted together"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-06
SCHOOL CLOSING AT LAURIN
BURG.

Laurinburg, n. c., June 6.-(SpeciaD--
The day of school breakings" is upon us
and Laurinburg is enjoying her share of
the festivities which these occasions US
ually bring. For several years we have
boosted of having as good a primary
school as there is in the State. The
testimonials of those who have attended
the school from different portions of the
State and other states as we'll as the
verdict of COMPETENT judges, bear us out
in this assertion. This school, besides
offering unsurpassed facilities to those
desiring to lay the ground work for a
collegiate education, has also, in con-
nection an Art and Musical department
under the efficient management of Misses
Mary Jennings and Ella Spencer respec-
lively. On Friday, June 18th, the school
completed a very successful term, with
musicale Of high order under the eff
cient management of Miss Spencer.
Thorough preparation had been made
for the entertainment and the throngs
Of patrons and friends who assembled
in Fields Hall, expected treat and
we can safely say none were disappoint-
ed. The selections were novel and ap-
propriate, the performances of the diff
ferent actors and actresses creditable,
and the arrangement neat and attractive.
The audience is que Misa Spencer a vote
of thanks for so pleasant an evening and
we doubt not that they went away inn
pressed with the thorughness of prepara-
ton and efficient training the pupils re-
ceiyed at her hands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-06
EXCURSION FROM RALEIGH TO
NORFOLK

On Monday, June 18th, on Account Of
Address by Hon. VIM. Jennings Bryan.
Round trip from Raleigh and all sta
tions, including Kittrell, $3.50.
Henderson and all stations to Weldon,
$500.
Tickets on sale at all stations and w.
II. King 81 Co.'s drug store, Raleigh, N.
G. Train leaves Raleigh a. M, return
ing leaves Portsmouth June 18th, p. m.
For further information apply to
w. w. PAYNE,
J. s. GROWS,
Managers.
kXElEREITaEEi H. Z Norfolk, Va. !
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-06

This cartoon is from the New York
Press, one of the most partisan of Re
publican newspapers, which always ad-
vocates protection to any and every in
dustry. Like hundreds of other Repub-
lican papers, it's disgust at the action of
Aldrich in writing the sugar schedule
at the dictation of the trust is so great
that it is daily denouncing the sugar
schedule and the Senate committees
method of doing business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-06
GRATITUDE.

DIR. III. Mozley-Dear Sir: Since using
your Lemon Elixir, l have never had an
other attack of those fearful sick head
aches, and thank God that have at last
found medicine that will cure those aw-
full spells.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-06
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of the
Raleigh Gas Company will be held at
No. II West Hargett street ON the third
Wednesday of June, 1897, (the 18th at
II o'clock m.
''The transfer books shall be closed
six days before the annual election"
w. T. MCGEE. Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-06

l believe in protecting infant indus
tries, but when the infants get to be
six feet high ard grow whiskers, and
when they threaten to kick the end out
of the cradle, if they don'tge more pap,
| think it's about me to take the bot
tie away from them.-Colonel X. c. In
gersoI Republican).
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-06
MOZLEY'S LEMON ELIXIR.
the Liver, Stomach, Bowels and
Kidneys.

For biliousness, constipation and mala-
ria.
For indigestion, sick and nervous head
ache.
For sleeplessness, nervousness and
heart failure
For fever, chills, debility and kidney
diseases, take Lemon Elixir.
For blotches and pimples on the face,
take Lemon Elixir
Ladies, for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
Prepared only by DR.. HI. Motley, Allan
ia, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-06

An Appreciative Review of Stockards
Fugitive Cries
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-06
MRS. ETA w. JONES.
Parkersburg, West V.
MOZLEY'S LEMON ELIXTR.

l suffered with indigestion and dysen-
terry for two long years. heard of Lem
on Elixir; got it; taken seven bottles, and
am now a well man.
HARRY DAVIS,
n. 1874 First Avenue, Birmingham, ALA.
MOZLEY'S LEMON ELIXIR
Cured my husband, who was afflicted
for years with large ulcers on his leg. He
is now as sound as a dollar, after using
two bottles The Lemon Elixir cured
other cases like his, and cured friend
whom the doctors had given UP to die,
who had suffered for years with indiges-
ton and nervous prostration
MRS. e. A. BEVILLE.
Woodstock, Ala
s. Pratt, druggist, Wright City, Mis-
souri,, writes Lemon Elixir gave the
greatest satisfaction. 1t has cured case
of chills and fever of four years stand
ing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-06
SUGAR TA[R0FG
gGAR[59 N1'Dz0E1IllEYz
49, 1;a. Gives Quiet Notice Republican Senators mat ne
'"S f'e'''S'' - i Reduced.
Bv ALFRED HENRY LEWIS.
New York JournalD

never again buckler black senate ny
refusing answers to Senate inquiry; and
that good humbug the Senate may hnu
this out by Investigating as soon II
will. .o
were the indurated themes OF Seha oe
song The old gentlemen plodded slow y,
Ike cows in a swamp, and sunk 10 lnt
boclk with every step. They did not
scamner race. nor run. They slowly
covered in their excursion three and one
half ma ges of the bill, took a dozen roll
calls. and at last, after bad daF
work. subsidized into executive session at
500 by the clock, with tariff over lor
the time.