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The times., 1897-04-14
PUBLIC SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
Lively Discussion on the Subject OF
Increasing Normal Schools.

The meeting of the board OF public school
trustees, held yesterday Afternoon, in the
Franklin School building, was enltvened
by an interesting discussion which fol-
lowed the report, Of the committee on
normal aid high schools, recommending
an increase In the number of normal
training schools from two, the present
number, to three The report was sub
mitted by Mr.. Wilson, the chairman OF
the committee. but subsequent develop
ments showed that IL was not By any
means in accord with that gentleman s
opinion Ia the matter
Tie discussion ON the question of in
creasiug the number OF normal schools
was precipitated by Major Harries, who
submitted the following resolution as d
minority report of the Committee on nor
nal and high schools:
Resolved, That from and after the be-
ginning of the next school year. the nor
NAL school be located only in the Henry
School building; and the committee on
normal school and high school. and the
local committee OF the second division are
charged with the duty OF making the
changes made necessary by this resolution"
A motion to recomnlt the whole matter,
made by Major Harries was lost. and the
vote to sustain the majority report re-
suited Barnard. Hazen. Hruce, Cornish.
Shadd, ayes, .; Harries, Mrs. Terrell and
Wilson, noes, 3.
Major Harries then asked the privilege
to change his vote, which was granted.
he then moved to reconsider. This was
carried by vote of to 3, and mo-
tion to recommit the matter to the COM
mittec on normal and high schools was
adopted by a vote of 6 to 2. On the last
vote Messrs. Cor nish, Bruce and Dr.
Shadd voted for the recommitment
The following promotions weTe recon-
mended b. L. C. Patterson, from seventh
To eighth grade with increase in salary
from Ss25 to 81 900 per anuum, vice c.
l. Garrison: ] S Campbell, from sixth TO
seventh grade, with increase in salary from
SITS to Ss25 per annum; NJ. E. sheads,
from NTH 10 sixth grade. with increase in
salary fIom 500 10 S775 year.
Miss Mabel Stier wa sappoiuted temporary
teacher in fifth grade at 500 per annum,
to take effect from March %. 1897. a. E.
Loomls. teacher, fifth grade, at 500 a
year
Leave of absence was granted to Mt
Carl L. Garrison from March 81.
The following promotions were also
ordered: Mrs / o. Young to $3.50; Helene
Martin, $500; Edna D. Town, 500; 7 r.
Rupli, 500.
Leave of absence to Emma Blackwell
and Emma Gillbury.
The times., 1897-04-14

Don't put it off It'll the
last few hours-get your
suit today.
Everything III be hurry
and hustle Friday and Sat
urday-and perhaps we
won't be able to give you
all the attention that we q
like to.
Come today-and We'll
show you the best values IN
spring suits and top coats
you ever saw.
81. so starts en1-and
we've crowded more style
and quality in these S7.ao
garments than you'll think
possible.
The times., 1897-04-14

to bring recruits into the party, and stand
ready when the peoples representatives
meet In convention to do what then seems
wisest and best to accomplish the ends for
which we are all striving.
The Populist press can be most powerful
factor TO bring this about. When the press
OF any party is united and aggressive, the
paTtyitselfis united and aggressive There
fore. we appeal to every true Populist
editor TO cease the suicidal course OF firing
at each other. Turn your guns on the
common egemy, and let each issue Of your
paper be full OF articles discussing the
tenets OF the party as laid down in the last
national platform. Let there be no Te-
la king OF efforts, but united and steady
advance all along the line, and victory
Will crown our efforts
The times., 1897-04-14
HOW TO FIND OUT.

FIJI a bottle or common glass with urine
and let 1T stand twenty-four hours; a sedi-
ment or settling indicates an unhealthy
condition of the kidneys. When urine
stains linen it is positive evidence OF kid
new trouble Too frequent desire to
urinate or pain i'll the back, is also con-
viucipg proof that The kidneys and bladder
are out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR. Kilmer'S swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy, fnlfills
everv wish in relieving pain in the back,
kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of
the urinary passages. 1t corrects inability
to hold urine and scalding pain / n passing
it, or bad effects folio wing use Of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcOmes that un-
pleasant necessity of being compelled to
get I'D many times during the night to
urinate. The mild and the eNtraordnarv
effect of Swamp-Roo is soon realized. 1t
stands the hignest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases II you need
n medicine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists, price fifty cents and one
dollar. You may have sample bottle and
pamphlet both sent free by mail. Mention
TIE Times and send your address TO DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y The
proprietors of this paper guarantee the
genuin eness of this offer.
The times., 1897-04-14
CHINESE SCHOLAR DEAD.
Prof. Wah's Funeral at Congress
sionaI Cemetery Today.

Prof. Wah's Funeral at Congress
siona1 Cemetery Today.
Moy Wah, ''Yung' Chinese pro-
fessor of Hong Kong, who died in this
city last Monday of consumption, will be
buried at noon today at the Congressional
Cemetery.
Prof Wah up TO few months ago con-
Quoted a large college for young men OF
his race, in Hong Kong.
He was regarded as one of the brightest
scholars of the empire, being thoroughly
familiar with the higher mathematics,
physics, and other advanced branches as
studied and applied In America
He was OF advanced and liberal Thought,
and had accepted the Christian faith
His funeral will be con Quoted. however. &C
cording to Chinese rites in view of the
wishes OF friends
This the third Chinese funeral in this
city during the week, Moy Tung FunG
having been buried Monday, and Lee
Gong Mong at IL O'Clock yesterday morn
ing.
The times., 1897-04-14
LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE SUPREME COURT Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, George l.. Thompson
Manufacturing Company VS. Joseph A.
this cause being referred TO me to state
the account of I ne receivers ana di Sfrffr'J 'JiOn
of the assets, notice is hereby given That
will proceed under the said order II ref
10 O'Clock a m at my office n the United
States court house in this city. All per
sons having claims against the said
Joseph A. Thorn, or otherwise interested
in the said distribution, are notified 20 pre-
sent their claims, with the proofs, and be
lea-. -f the >a,t time and place. JAMES
G. PAYNE, auditor. sp1 45t-e. cd
The times., 1897-04-14
SENATOR CHANDELIERS IDEA
Bills in the Senate to- Seize the
Great Armor Plants.

Two bills were introduced in the Senate
yesterday by Mr.. Chandler and referred to
the committee on Naval Affairs They
provide for the acquisition of the i,rmor
plants of the Carnegie and Bethlehem steel
companies. Secretary of the Navy is
directed to take possession Of these plants
for a sufficient time to enable arInor To
be manufactured for the three battleships
now building, after which they. are TO be
restored to their respective owners Au-
thority is also given the companies 10 bring
suit in the Court of Claims for the COM
nensatiOn.
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fornia; Alexander Troup, OF Connecticut;
James L. Norris, of this city.
Committee on Toasts -Josephus Daniels
of North Carolina, Stiison Hutchins or
Virginia, and Marshall w. Wines OF the
District of Columbia.
Reception Committee-O' Brien Moore,
of Texas; Harold Benedict, OF New York;
Jeremiah S Black OF t'Pennsylyania; Harry
G. Roundtree, OF Maryland; Robert N.
Harper OF Virginia -. Fred Kelley, OF the
District OF Columbia; Gotter I. Bride. of
the District of Columbia.
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Local Federation of Labor Meeting.

A full quota of delegates from twenty
seven labor organizations answered roll
call at the meeting OF the local Fedora
tion OF Labor, held last evening at
Plas5ererS' Hall.
The roll-call Of trades proved that the
Organizations affiliated with the Fedora
ton were at peace with the outside world.
The hour being early, President McHugh
suggested that some of the members adj
dress the meeting Delegate Keep took
advantage OF the invitation, AMI spoke
on the relation OF capital to labor.
The times., 1897-04-14
SPECIAL NOTICES

PROF H. p. HoLZER, ,thenoteduissfonary,
VIII speak THIS EVENING at hail corner
/ ftn SC. and Pierce place NV; also To
MORROW EVENING at : o clock In Sew
enth Day Adventist Church, Sth St ne, be-
tween f and q, subject. The Eastern
Question. " 1t
A MEETING OF the stockholders OF ths
Washington Safe Deposit Company viii
be held On Friday, April 23, 1897, fOf
the purpose OF electIng nine directors
The polls viii be open at z IN and close
at l O'Clock D. N. SAM CROSS, Secre-
tary and treasurer. Inh2S- 26tm
The times., 1897-04-14
DIED,

MOHLER-At his residence, No. 290S
BrightwoOd avenue northwest, April 13,
1897. at ) O'Clock, VILLA NJ ). MOHLER,
aged Jwent y-One years and three months
Funeral Thursday, April l .. at O'Clock,
vited TO attend. Burial at Rock Creek
Cemetery. ap142t
HOLSON-On April 3. 1897. Mrs E J.,
dearly beloved wife OF W. Z. HOlSOn, at
her nome in WestmOreiand county, Va.
Ny eyes are dim from weeping,
For my darling and my pride,
Who passed away Ia my arms. with smile,
Too soon. from me and died.
She grieved, Oh, GOdi no ton que can tell
For her babe who has gone before.
We hone she is happy with him on her
breast
On that beautiful shining shore
By her beloved husband and parents.
Fredericksburg papers please cOpyD
The times., 1897-04-14
sPALDING FAILED TO APPEAR
Ex-Goy. Aitgeld EnJoined From Dis
nnstnr of His Property.

Chicago April 13.-Treasurer c. w. spaid-
ing failed to keep his promise to meet the
trustees of the State University today
Attorney Magee, for tho Globes receiv-
CT, filed in the circuit court this afternoon
n bill to enioin ex-Gov. Altgeld from dis
posing OF any of his property pending pro-
ceediugs to secure tlieiots decided by Spald-
ing to Charles ] Ford. The property in
question consists OF large number Of
lots in Cuyier, North Shore suburb, a sub
division belonging to Spalding, Altgeid &
Ford.
One of the university trustees said that
the board listened to a communication
from SpaIding, received at the meeting
today. It submitted list of securities
with which Spalding offered to cover his
liabilities to the university, the face value
of which was about $4,000 The board
will try and find out what the securities
are actually worth, but they admit hav-
ing little faith that they will net much
The times., 1897-04-14
Arrest Of Mr.. Ephraim's AssaiIant.

Arrest of Mr.. Ephraim's Assailant.
1t was 81 clever piece OF detective work
which yesterday landed behind the bars
at No. station the two robbers who sand
bagged Isadore Ephr aims last Saturday
II. the park near the White Lot and robbed
him of his watch, money and jewels The
two men have been positively fdentified
by a party who saw the job done, and tHe
evidence is at hand which will send them
to taiI for long terms. The men are Billy
Williams and Albert Tolson, two no.
torious crooks, each of whom, and par
ticularly Williams, has most unsaVory
record in police circles. James Buriey Is
also under arrest as accessory to the crime
The times., 1897-04-14

Two years ago R. J. Warren, druggist
at Pleasant Brook, N Y, boughta a small
supply OF Chamberlain Coagh REMEDY.
He Sims M the result as follows: AT
that time the goods were unkno wn in this
section. Today Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy is a household word" 1t is the same
in hundreds of communities. Wherever the
good Qualities Of Chamberiains Cough
Remedy become known, the people will
have nothing else. For sale by Henry
Evans, wholesale and retail DRUGGIST 93S
street and Connecticut avenue and 8
street northwest.
The times., 1897-04-14

Fire Caused by Gasoline Stove.
Engine No was called to No. zoo
Second street southeast, about Z o'clock
last night, where a fire had been caused
in the house of Inez Summers by the ex-
lIosjon OF a gasoline stove. The damage
was slight.
The times., 1897-04-14
ID. C. FORNEY DEAD.
Was a welI-Known Citizen and
Former Journalist

Former Journalist
Mr.. D. c. FOrney, formerly business man
ager of the Washington Chronicle, and
welI-known newspaper man, died at his
old home in Lebanon, Pa. yesterday.
Mr.. Forney was sixty-two or sixty-three
years old, and had lived in Washington
more than half Of his life. At one time
ne and his cousin, John W. Forney, were
among the most conspicuous figures in
Washington journalism He had wide
acquaintance among public men and g.
knowledge OF politics and the Government
which was much respected. He retired
several years ago from active service.
Mr. Forney had lived in Washington
from the old Chronicle times continuously
until last fall, when he went to his old
home in Pennsylvania n very sick man,
suffering from serious stroke. He
never recovered from this Mrs Forney
has been with him during his sickness.
The times., 1897-04-14
Infont,s Dead Body Fouud.

The dead body of an infant was found
in the basement Of the house at No. 416
Rhode Island avenue, about O'Clock last
night, and taken to No. 2 station. Coroner
HamInett was notified
The times., 1897-04-14
UNpERTAKERs
JUMPED INTO THE CANAL.
Miss Sarah johnson Attempted to
End Her Life.

Sarah Johnson, comeiy young girl
about twenty years OF age, sought to end
her life about O'clock yesterday after
noon by jumping into the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, near the Chain Bridge, three
miles from Georgetown She was rescued
by three men, who saw her floundering
about helpless in the water. and last night
she was suffering no i'll effec as a result
of the attempt.
TIE girls family lives in the Northeast,
but for several years past she has been
employed by Mrs ClarvOe. who keeps a
bakery and confectionery at No. 523
Seventh street southwest, and has made
her home with her employer during that
time. She was very highly regarded
Yesterday afternoon she attended the
funeral OF the little ten-year-old daughter
Of william a. Yerkes, at No. 622 G street
southw west, aud seemed to have been deeply
grieved. She was greatly attached TO the
littIeehild, and apparently her death preyed
upon her mind until it became temporarily
unbalanced.
The times., 1897-04-14
Miss Abbott,s Debut as an Actress.

washington has developed new SOU
brette. Miss Maude Abbott. OF Capitol
Hill. who made her debut last night at the
Academy in "A Texas Steer she played
the part Of ''Dixie style, an orphan from
Indiana" at only few hours notice. and
acquitted herself more than oborabiy-in-
deed, triumphantly. None in the audience
knew that she bad not played the part
many times, and she did not miss cue
or mar the performance in the slightest
She received tie hearty congratulations
of Managers Allen, Of the house, and Shu-
bert, of the company. Her future is very
promising
The times., 1897-04-14
IN nIEStORIANI.

WALTER loving remembrance OF our
dear mother, WILHELMINA WALTER,
VINO died ten years ago today, April Ia
1887.
\ precious one from US has gone,
4 voice we loved is Sttlled,
place 5 vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled;
God In His wisdom has recalled,
The boon His love had given,
And though the body mOlders here
The soul is saved in heaven
1t BY HER LOVING CHILDREN
The times., 1897-04-14
Hit by an Electric Car.

+. M. Francis, farmer, sixty years
old was struck by an electric ear at Thir-
teen-and-a-haIf street and Pennsylvania
avenue yesterday evening and taken to the
Emergency Hospital and treated by DR.,
Lawrence. His sinjuries are not serious.
The times., 1897-04-14
SOW Rioernnh views.

The management of the BiogTaph at VIII
lard Hall will today add many new views
to the program. 1t was intended TO add
them yesterday, but they were unavoid-
ably detained at the New York office.
The times., 1897-04-14
Dress Caught in Her Bicycle Wheel

Violet Mansfield. Seventeen-ye year-old
schoolgirl, living at No. 2222 g street
northwest. caught the skirt OF her dress
in the sprocket- wheel OF her bicycle,
while riding In from Cabin JOHN Bridge
Yesterday afternoon. and fell from her
wheel DR.. IIooe treated her at the Emer-
pency HOSPITAL Her injuries are slight
The times., 1897-04-14
$500 A MONTH
Including All riedicines.

SUFFERERS FROM BRAIN OR NER-
VOUS DISEASES, BLOOD POISON, OK
ANY AFFECTION OF THE URINARf
ORGANS, LOST VIGOR, NIGHT Ennis
SI0NS, UNNATURAL DRAINS, VARt-
COCELE, HYBR0CELE, CATARRH,
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, CoNSTIPA-
TION, OR ANY DlSEA Sc OF THE NOSE,
THROAT, OR LUNGS, SHOULD CON
suit DIR. WALKER AT ONCE.
Dally office hours. 10 Il. III. 10 y. IN.
Monday, Wednesday,, Thursday, and > Satur-
day, till D. IN. Sunday, 10 to z m
as- CONSTELLATION FREE. -uN
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DR.. WALKER.
14f1 Penna Ape Adj. WiHard's Hotel
TREATS ALL FORMS
OF CHRONIC DISEASES.
He Accepts No Fee Unless
He Is Absolutely Sure
He Is Absolutely Sure
HE CAN CURE.

high-fee doctors should bear In mind that
zee OF
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-03
Just From Easlcy.


Misses Emily Johnson and
Blanche Hudgens visited frionds
in Greenvillo county last Saturday
and Sunday.
| Mr.. w. NJ. Hagood has just COM
plotted the painting of his yard
fence which adds much to the ap-
pearanco of his beautiful place on
West Main Street.
Mr.. Perrin O'Dell is building II
commodious barn.
Thore was large crowd in town
Saturday and our merchants
seemed to be doing u good busi-
moss.
A good many Of our young poo
ple went down to st. Paul NJ. e.
church last Sabbath to "Children's
Day"
Rev. Mr.. Reed, of Pondleton,
assisted DR.. Riley last Sabbath at
Mt. Pleasant in the morning SER
vice and then prerched al able
sermon here in town in tho even-
ing to an appreciative audience.
Mr.. r. G.. Gains, of Central, aid
his two sons, Edward and Paul,
visited the family Of Capt. A. w.
Hudgens last Saturday.
Thore is to be Il meeting of the
stockholders of the Easley Oil Mill
Company next Friday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
SOmo Of our young men who
had imbibed too much 'mountain
dew," and had tried to "paint the
town red" the night previous,
were before tho town council one
day last week and contributed
somo eight dollars to tho treasurer
for their fun (D
The many friends Of DR.. Ed. T.
Wyatt woro glad to SEQ him in
town Saturday.
Miss Gertrude Hagood returned
homo Monday afternoon after
pleasant tri p Of several weeks vis-
it to Spartanburg.
We were glad to meet our friend
Capt. John II. Bowen on our stroots
last Monday afternoon.
Mrs. W. Il. Davis and friond, of
Atlanta, GA, returned home Mon
day, aftor spending several days
with the family Of Mr.. A. w. Fol.
ger.
Mr.. Newt. Oats has been elected
temporary policeman by the coun.
Gil.
Miss Texie Bowen hos put up q
neat wire fence between her lot
and Mrs. Aiken s.
DR.. r. +. Smith spent several
days in the thriving city of Ander-
son last week on business.
We, with others, have boon won-
dering why Mr.. Walker Cureton
has been wearing such broad
smile since last Sunday? But we
dare not ask him.
Mr.. John l.. Thornley,, jr., spent
last Sunday evening in our town
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-03
Meet Dots.

Nix. EpiroE: AS ] haven't secn
anything from our section will
give you It few dots.
Mr.. Wm. Harper has gono on a
visit to relatives and friends in
Anderson county this week.
Rov. b. c. Atkinson preached
an cxccllont sermon to an atten-
tive congregation at Six Mile
school house Saturday night the
22d ult.
Rev. w. G. Seaborn preached a
forciblo sermon to a large congro-
cation at Pleasant Hill Sunday
tho 23d ult.
Mrs. VIM. Login is on visit tc
relatives in Spartanburg this week
Mr.. w. r. Garrett has the finest
field Of corn wo havo seen this
season.
The Sunday school at Six Mile
church is in a flourishing condi.
ton. Tho enrolment is ninety
FARMER BOY.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-03
Hazel Happenings.

Mr.. EDlToR: AS / have not
seen anything from this section in
somo time, will give you a tow
dots.
The farmers have thoir cotton
thinned and have been very busy
during the beautiful weather.
Jcptha Koasler's shingle mill is
in this section and he is cutting
timber in a hurry. Ho makes the
best shingles in tho county.
Prof. J. L. Murphreo will aing
at Antioch Baptist church the
second Sunday in June at 10 n. m.
Everybody is invited to come and
bring Crowning Day No. 9. Ho
will teach ton days school at
Antioch church soon and Crown
ing Day No. 9, will bo used. All
who will arc invited to come aid
join the class. The date will be
published later on.
HAZEL NUT.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-03

j3tlv2.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1897-06-03
Georgia has 100000 cotton

Georgia has 100000 cottor
spindles.
Ice cream freczers at Suthcr
land & Griflin's.
Mrs. Julia Smith, of Easley
visited at Maj. J. NJ. Stewards las
week.
Tho best Kentucky crab ap
pic vinegar for sale by DR.. G. w
Earle.
Not one American woman car
walk five miles unless it be on ,
shopping excursion.
Read change in the advertise.
mont of w. II. McFall and whom
IN town give him a call.
-Nicest limo of dress goods in
town at Sutherland & Grillin's.
| Call and SEQ thom on tho corner.
Sutherland & Griffin keeps
brides and harness and they in
vlte you to come and inspect their
stock before buying elsewhere.
MIR. jesse Ropor, of the Table
Mountain section, was in town on
business Saturday and reports the
farmers IN that section as being
pretty well up with their work.
We mentioned last week that
Mr.. l.. r. Durham had the finest
field OF wheat. that we had scen
this season, but Mr.. Geo. A. Ellis
has scme that is equally rs good.
A child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Smith, who lives on the John
Roper place, near Maynard, died
on tho 25th ult., and was buried
the day following at tho Williams
grave yard.
-Messrs. A. w. Hudgons & Son,
of Easley, fire insurance agents,
comes out this week with an adj
vertisemcnt and if you want your
property insured it will be to your
interest to SEQ thom. Road their
advertisement in another column.
Misses Grace and Bessie Nc
Daniel and Ruth Stewart, accom-
panied by Messrs. Walter Griffin,
Chas. Cureton and Larry Thornley,
spent several hours in pleasant
conversation at the residence of
Mr.. O. p. Fields near Pindor, last
Thursday afternoon.
Last Sunday was typical
fifth. Large congregations gath
cred at many churches. The day
was devoted to children services,
and many interesting speeches
were made. In our own vicinity,
services were had at Enon, Beth
lehem and Mountain Grove.
Green Tnrrel and John Miles,
colored, wore boforo Commissioned
Thornley, on the 2Sth ult., for H.
licit distilling, but the evidence
was insufficient and they wore re-
leased. Sampson Burgess was
also before him the goth ult., fo1
same otfenso and was bound over
to the United States court.
Tho time for the voting ol
special taxes for school purposes il
out and the auditor is busy com.
plotting the tax duplicates for the
fiscal year 1907. He will be ready
in fow days to make report to
the County Superintendent of Ed
ucation Of tho amount of money
to DO apportioned to each school
district in the county.
-Somo sncaking thieves, too
low down to do their mischief in
day time, stole from good old
christian lady Sunday night, the
23d ult., a chicken and picked it
and went to the house of a good
citizen and put tho chicken in a
room of the house, in order to re-
licvc themselves of the crime.
This is Il careless piece of business
and the persons that did the
stealing had better look sharp for
they knowoth not what they are
Il