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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10

"All OF the post Offices must be es-
tablished there as first a4 fouTth-Class
post Offices are established in new
communities in the United States, and
must be subject to cur laws and GUS
toms. Therefore, after approximate
ing the facts In the different sections
Of the island, we will establish star
routes, make contracts with men TO
carry the mails, and select postmasters
who are Intellectually and education
ally competent, and establish fourth
class post offices, leaving the salaries
to adjust themselves.
eat the end Of the last term Of this
calendar year, December 81, all of the
postmasters In Puerto Rico will re-
port the amount of their business to
the third assistant postmaster general,
and these reports, having been record
ed will be transferred to the Office of
the first assistant postmaster general.
In the salary and allowance division Of
the first assistant postmaster generals
office the financial reports Of the post
masters of Puerto Rico, as we'll as the
states and territories of the United
States, will be carefully gone over,
and the salaries Of postmasters accord
ingly adjusted.
For example, assume that a ma
jority of the fourth-class post offices
established by our commission will re-
main fourth-class post offices, But
when the accounts of the postmasters
at such towns as Ponce and San Juan
are considered by the salary and al
lowance division those offices will be
made third class or second class with
large salaries, and then they will be
what we call presidential post Offices
AS soon as the adjustment Of the
finances shows that the salaries of the
postmasters of the larger officesshould
be more than $1,000 per annum, the Of
fees will become presidential In class,
and new postmasters will be appointed
by the president, with the advice and
consent of the senate. / suppose that
when these accounts are all adjusted,
next January, 1t will be incumbent
upon the president to appoint at least
five or six presidential postmasters for
Puerto Rico. AS the population in
creases and the island becomes
Americanized the postal business will
expand just as have seen 1t grow with
the growth Of the country between the
great lakes and the Pacific coast"
After receiving this interesting in
formation concerning Puerto Rico
; the writer called upon First Assist
ant Postmaster-General Heath, anC
inquired concerning the proposed
b postal service in Cuba, Hawaii and thu
Philippines. Gen. Heath said: "Yol
must remember that Puerto Rico alon,
Is our territory; and that Cuba anC
the Philippines do not belong to u
as a result Of the war. In Hawaii
: where everything is already American
, in spirit, we will permit the postal serV
ice to remain just as 1t is. When an
! nexation is complete we will proba
bly, give American commissions t
those postal agents who are now Of
duty there by appointment of the Ha
: waian republic. That will be the nat
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10
PURE GRIT.
1t Is "A Permanent, Solid Quality ThRt
Gives n Person TenRcity
of Purpose.

"Mean natures always feel a sort Of
terror before great natures, and many
base thought has been unuttered
through fear inspired by the presence
of one noble man." AS a rule, pure
grit, character, has the right OF way,
In the presence of men permeated with
grit, and sound in character, meanness
and baseness stink out of sight. Mean
men are uncomfortable, dishonesty
trembes, hypocrisy. is uncertain.
Grit is permanent, solid quality
which enters into the very structure,
the very tissues of the constitution. A
weak man. a wavering, irresolute man,
may be ''spunky" upon occasion, he
may be "plucky" in an emergency;
but pure grit" is part of the very
character of strong men alone.
1t is that element of character
which enables a man to clutch his aim
with an iron grip, and keep the needle
of his purpose pointing to the star OF
his hope. Through sunshine and
storm, through hurricane and tenn
pest, through sleet and rain, with q
leaky ship, with a crew in mutiuy, il
perseveres; in fact, nothing but death
can subdue it, and it dies still strug
gling.-Success.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10

Betty mtrmured, "Very WELL" and
she took his arm; he was so kind, and
oh, so very believing, and so sorry she
had been faint; and all the while?
All, she couldn't confess It now-after
having declared she liked the wears
sermon sol
"Can you wall?" Donald asked her
as she knocked her foot against the
gateway which led on to the village
green.
"Yes, yes" impatiently, and then she
added; Thank you"
Are you still faint, Miss Betty?
Won't you look upl won't you let me
see your dear little face ?" And Donald
touched the rim of her bonnet with his
hand.
Then Betty did strange thing
she sprang from his side, and threw
back her head, and laughed, and
laughed, and laughed again,
I'm horrid, naughty girl" she
said; my faintness was a sham-au
excuse-O, Donald, first glancing
carefully round to sec the others were
out of sight-"O, Donnld-I-I fell fast
asleep" and her eyes dropped and
sought the ground, and her face was
crimson-she was waiting for his
clerical reproof.
For a moment Donald Campbell
stared at her in silence, and then with
a light-hearted laugh he caught her in
| his arms,
Don't look so sweet, my darling, ol
| shall kiss you quite away" he said
and then in a solemn tone: "Thc
Wears sermon, tool"
Somehow she didn't mind his reproo
at all, she only blushed the more, anC
when he did kiss her once, if you will
believe me, she held up her rosy lipi
for more-and there was no one to SCI
but the goose, and she, poor thing, wal
very old and feeble. And laughing
like a pair Of happy children they re
turned by the path they had come t,
ask the blessing of the elder couple OIL
them both.
AS have heard on the best authori
ty that a quiet but pretty wedding
took place in that came little churcl
within two calendar months, and tha
the happy couple were Donald Camp
bell and Betty Mackenzie, we may con
clude the blessing was given with
right good Will.-Idler.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10
OUR POSTAL SYSTEM.
1t Is Now Being Established All
Over Puerto Rico.
The OnerOus Task Entrusted to MAI
James E. Stewart by the POst-
Office Authorities at
Washington.
[speelal Washlngton Letter.l

A great calamity II would be If the
postal service should cease in the ma
tional capital, or if the people of any
other large city should be deprived Of
the mail facilities to which they have
been accustomed.
Suppose that 100000 people in Illi-
nois, Iowa or any other state should
be unceremoniously deprived Of their
post offices, their railway postal
trains, their letter carriers, their
money order system, their star routes,
their opportunity to buy and use post
age stamps. Or, for example, suppose
that the cities of Milwaukee, Spring
field, Des Moines, Omaha or Kansas
City, or any other cities of similar size,
should be cut off from postal inter
course with the surrounding country
alone, there would be so much trouble
and discomfort that the writer need
not describe it.
Well, there is an American territory
containing 100000 American citizens
where the sudden stoppagc of postal
facilities has been imminent. Only
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10
JUST LIKE MAMMA.
This Little Girl Could Entertain CALI
ers Successfully Even When There
Were No Callers There

Susan is just a little bit of tot,
seven maybe, though she doesn't look
to be more than Ave, She lives in big
boarding house up on High street
Susan hasn't many friends, and as her
mother is away almost every day at
tending to her social duties the child
has been forced to depend upon her
self for the greater share OF her amuse'
ment.
She is clever child; nothing of
prodigy, but just smart. You know the
kind. She has passed her time this
summer dressing and undressing her
one doll and wheeling It to the corner
and back In tiny perambulator,
Though she has no playmates, she is as
happy as a lark all day long, and no
one in the house has ever heard her
cry.
Susan is an astonishing mimic. She
mimicked her grandmother until the
latter caught sight of the performance
one day and told her never to do it
again. Then she turned to the rag man
and the garba aman with an imitation
of a street piano grinder thrown in
.now and then for good measure.
Though many times and oft she has
given entertainments of acting for the
benefit of her doll that have been as
tonishingly accurate and artistic with
al, her best performance was offered
the other afternoon when, all alone in
her little rocking chair on the front
porch, she played at receiving calls"
She rocked quietly for awhile, then
rose from the chair and bowed to the
imaginary person who was ascending
the porch steps. Then she talked. 1t
was only one side Of conversation, of
course, but so startlingly realistic was
the acting that 1t seemed as though
the child must have been talking to
some one.
She extended her hand and shook the
Imaginary one offered her. Then she
said; "Won't you sit down." and
smiled sweetly. Her side of that polite
conversation was as follows; Hasn't
1t been warm for the past three days 2
Do you think 500 Mercy. hope not.
You don't tell me. How long ago was
that? Wasn't 1t very unusual? Well, l
should think so. He's doing nicely,
thank you. Yes, think it is perfectly
beautiful. How well the skirt hangs.
Did Miss Jones make it for your I've
had her make my clothes for over a
year Yes, she is so original. You've
been well, hope. Isn't that nicer How
long will you be gone? o, indeed
Won't that be lovely? o, don't leave So
soon, you have hardly sat down. Mus
you go? I'm so sorry. Here's youI
, parasol. Now you will run In again
! won't you? Yes, l will, thanks. Bring
, Jamie the next time you come, won't
tyou? Good-by. Yes, isn'tit? Good-by
Is that so? Good-by. You don't tel
me. Good-by. Now be sure and com,
again. Good-by."
And when the imaginary caller ba,
= gone down the steps Susan droppet
; nto her little rocking chair and ex
claimed with a sigh: 20, I'd rather d,
weeks washing than talk to tha
woman ten minutes."-Detroit Ere
4 Press.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10
prTH AND POINT.

II YOU want to be appreciated die Of
pay your debts.-Adams Freeman
That man is wise who makes wis'
use Of his knowledge. Rams Horn
Jirson-"Your friend Swatkins talk'
with considerable feeling" Nigson-
eyes, and he generally touches d"
n.'-Adams Freeman.
Helm working on a flying ma
chine, dear" She-"It's too bad you
haven't got 1t with you. hear papa
coming down stairs "-Yonkers States
man.
Mrs. Bilklns-''The new girl oroke
four plates to-day" MIR. BilkinS-"Did
she assign any reason for not break
ing the entire set?"-Ohio State Jour
nal.
Mother-"Johnny, you 60 right to
bedl" Johnny-"Yessum; but you BET
yer life when / get big I'll join cluE
like pa belongs to, and then | won ,
have t go t. bed at all If don't want
to."-Roxbury Gazette.
Commander-"What is your com
plant against this boy?" Bluejacket
-"Well, sir, as was a-walhn' arft
this ere boy, e up an calls me
bloomin' idiit. Now 'ow would you like
to be called bloomin' idjit supposin
you wasn't one ?"-Punch.
Barber-"Tye got a eparation that
will prevent your hair from falling
out" Customer-"But you are bald
headed yourself" Barber-"Thats
very true; but you overlook the fact,
sir, that baldheaded man Is never
troubled by hair falling out."-Rox'
bury Gazette.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10
THE MAN BEHIND THE GUN,

A Toast.
'Tis well to vaunt lhe hero's worth
Whose pride OF place or pride of birth
Lends luster to his deeds
But now the siege is fairly won.
The battles DER, the storming do,o
Here's to the hero, low or high
Who won the battle with his eve
The man behind the gun!
CHORUS.
TO the man behind the gun, boys.
The man behind the gum
Or black or white, or low or high.
Who won the battle with his eye-
The man behind the gun!
30 lift your glasses, boys, on high.
And let the welkin give reply.
TIL echo near and far
Proclaims our men both south and north
Have proved their gallant claims to worth
Still over all our country's call
Shall be for him who leads them ALI
"The man behind the gunw
CHORUS.
To the man behind the gun, boys,
The man behind the gUnl
Or black or white, or low or high.
Who won the battle with his eye
THE man behind the gunl
-E. Marvin Heaton. in Springfield Mass
Republican.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10
FIeur-dc-Lis and blue FIng.

Scholars hold it far from certain
that the heraldic fleur-de-lis original
ly represented any flower whatever,
and adduce strong evidence to the con
trary, but for all practical purposes
the emblem of the people is what they
wish to have it and suppose it to be;
and so, however it may have come
about, the lilly of France" is now
doubtless a kind of iris. At the same
time it is not kind which, like the blue
flag, of our meadows, is native only to
America. Furthermore, as the French
heur-de-lis was always emblazoned il
gold, and as one of the commonest Eu
ropean species has yellow flowers, We
NAV pretty safely conclude that thi,
yellow iris is the floral emblem o.
France. As regards the CYCLIC OF tt,
FIorentines, there can be no question
that it is the white-howered Iris Flor,
entine.-Boston Tr veler.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10

ural and proper thing to do, at least
at the beginning of our assumption OF
authority.
"As to Cuba, you must remember
that we have not acquired that islands
but have only assumed the RESPONSE
bility Of giving to the Cubans a stable
government. We cannot assume SOW
ereignty there at once, and hence we
cannot establish a postal system. As
to the Philippines, we cannot tell how
much or how little of that archipelago
we shall take until the peace commits
sion shall have concluded its delib-
erations, and until the Spanish cortes
and the American senate have rati-
fed their work. Therefore we can
not establish a postal system for the
Philippines, nor make any aggressive
effort in that direction.
The peace protocol provides that
we shall possess Manila and Manila
! bay; and we have established a postal
station there, and are selling United
States postage stamps, and sending
out letters with those stamps. But
beyond that the post Office department
cannot 60 for the present. The cali
work which we have authority to dS
is to establish a postal service fol
Puerto Rico, which belongs 10 us bl
right Of conquest, and that work vi
have undertaken. The commission o
which MAJ. Stewart is chairman
composed Of experienced men, and
under Mai. Stewards direction.
SMITH ID. FRY.
Arkwr,ght. The inventor Of the spin
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10
Practical Classics.

Mrs. Timkins was taking her son ia
school for the first time, and after i'm
pressing the schoolmaster with the ne.
cessity Of his having thorough educa-
ton, finished up by saying: And be
sure he learns Latin"
"But, my dear madam" said the
schoolmaster, Latin is a dead Ian.
guage."
IAN right" said Mrs. Timkins; "he1
want it. Hes going TO be an under
taker. ."-Tit-Bit
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10

Arkwr.ght, the inventor Of the spin.
ming machine, was e barber.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10

Master-Late again, Sandy Can't
Won manage to get here in time?
Sandy with a doleful headshake)-l
Gamma sleep o. NIGHTS. sor, an SO I'm
loath 10 get up in the mornin'.
"Eh. man, sleeplessnessl Why don't
YOU consult a doctor end get at the
cause?"
81 get al the cause weel eneuch, but
itTl no shut up. It's six weeks auld,
an an awfu' yellsr. Glasgow Timea
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10
The nIncrcnn.-

Gen. Luckier-Waiteri Here, shut
down that window behind mel don't
want to catch cold just when I have
been promoted.
Waiter-Certainly, general.
"Waiterl It's eonfoundedly close
here; just open that window behind
Lieut Service"
"Certainly. Reneral.n-Trnth.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-11-10

Wife-Arthur, our physician wants
10 send me TO summer resort for four
weeks.
Husband-Well, cant blame him
Fliegende Blaettsr.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-05-18
Don't Forget Us.

We are agents for the Weekly Exami-
ner. Leave your money in town. Don't
order through these travelling agents,
We will give you the same prices and
premiums. Order at the DIsfATcn Oh
Zee or the Post office. Give us Il chance.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-05-18
To Aunters.

Hunters will please n go into the
fields on the Italian ranch near Jake
Hamilton's old place, or on the Hill
ranch, to shoot, az the wild cattle break
oct and cause me much trouble and ex-
pense
f., OJINGHOusE.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-05-18
Motica to Hunters.

I hereby notify all hunters not to
trespass upon my premises. Those
who do not heed this notice will be
prosecuted. L. u. HERMAN
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-05-18
Advertising Locals.

BATusi BATHS, BATHS. at The Re-
option. Ticket good for four baths 81.
Single baths 80 cents.
II YOU want a house we will give you
the choice OF several good properties
and sell them cheaper than you will
ever be able TO buy them again. Parties
must have money. Call at the DIsrArcH
office. y
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-27
Died.

HARr-At IIudspeth, on the I7th inst, of swamp-fever, Erastus Hart, son of Alr. and Mrs. II. S. Hart. Erastus was about I6 years of age and was a bright boy and gave promise of useful manhood. The remains were brought to this city on the 18th, and inferred in the New Cemetery. The bercaved family have the deepest sympathy of our entire community. The re- mains were accompanied here by Mr. and Mrs. II. $. Hart, Misses Olive, Luna and Mai, and Percy Hart.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-27
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co. SAN ERANCIsCO CaJ

The Westfeld Gnd Nevs prints the fol- lowing in regard to an old resident oi that pacc "Franll MeAvoy, for many years in the employ of the L., MA. X c. Ky. here, says: I have used Chambefain's Cohe, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for ten years or longer-am never without 1t in my family. 1 consider it the best remedy of the kind manufactured take pleasure in recommending it. /" It is specific for all bowel disorders For sale by Brown X Me Quiston.
 Miss Gertrude Gotham enter tained in honor of the Twentieth Century Club, at the beautiful home of her father, on South Main Street, on last Friday evening, the aoth inst. An excellent supper had been prepared for the occasion, which was heartily enjoyed by those present. The guests finger ed until late hour. when they ex- pressed their thanks and appreeia- ton to the charming hostess for the delightful time they had spent. and then departed to their respee- tive homes, not unmindful of the fact that il Ms one of the most pleasant evenings of their lives.
 The Monticello Graded School has been giving d series of interest ing entertainments at the Opera House this week. The teachers and pupils have demonstrated that this school is up-to-date as an in stitution of learning, and is d cred it to our town and people. Prof. (. T. Gotham. as Principal, and his excellent corps of teachers have worked well and faithfully for the upbuilding of the school, and the rapid advancement of the pupils shows conclusivcly that their time has not been wasted Ne would be glad to speak more at length in praise of the young people who participated in the various exer- eises during the week, but space, at this time. forbids our doing so.
 X reward of $Io will be paid for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons found using dynamite in any lake or stream in Drew county. for the purpose of killing fish.
 MONTICELLO GUN CLUB.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-27
Legal ISers.

All kinds of crops look better since the rain.
 MT. W. A. Wood made d visit to Texas last week.
 Miss Rose Waddell is visiting friends at Portland.
 Miss Kate lIankins visited War ren friends last week.
 Mir. Jno. Wheeler, of Warren, was here last Monday.
 Mr. $. l. Bridgeman, of Homer, La, was here this week.
 Dr. N T. Thompson, of War ren, was here this week.
 Mir. John Benson, of Fountain Hill. Was here last week.
 Dr. B. r. Moore, of Morrell. was in our city this week.
 Mr. II. r. Bailey, of Arkansas City, was here last Tuesday.
 The berry season is here and the small boy is happy as lark.
 Miss Jessie Turner, of Warren, visited friends here last week.
 A great many sweet potato slips have been put out this week. Dr. Erskine's Cactus Compound for her vous and blood diseases. Sold by Parlor Drug Store. tf. Messrs. las. Caster and Walter Trammell are back from Little Rock.
 Mrs. E. A. Gotham and baby are on a visit to friends .in Mis- sissippi.
 Our young friend, Mir. Alb. Lowe is back from College at Nashville. Tenn.
 The effort to wrest from Mf. ]. E. Farley the School Dictatorship died aborning. If you have any kind of bono to make, see R. l.. Hardy, office over Bank ii
 Mrs Bettie Boyd and daughter Miss Ethel, has gone to Arkadel phia on visit.
 Psrlor Drug Store sells HiIl's pills. The, cure nervousness, rheumatism and mak rich, red blee5 and a clear complexion.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-27
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

Is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the CALIFORNIA Flo SYRUP Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co. only, knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthless limitations manufactured by other par ties. The high standing of the CALI FoRNIA Ere SYRUP Co with the medi- cal profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company guaranty of the excellence of it's remedy It is far in advance of all other laxatives, as it acts on the kidneys, liver and bowels without irritating or weaken ing them, and 1t does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get it's beneficial effects, please remember the name of the Company
 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
 LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK. x. \.
The Monticellonian., 1898-05-27

tor. but he had read of Cbamberltin's Paje Balm and instead of going for the physician he went to the store and secured bottln of t. Hi, wife did not approve of Mir. Row kad's purchase at first, but nevertheless applied Che Balm thoroughly and in i'll hoar', time was able to % to slaep. She now applies il whenever she feels m aehe or pain and finds that it always sives relief. He says that no medicine which shc had used eyer did her us much god. fhe 5 and 5o cent sizes for salo " Brown X McQuiSton.