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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-24

Application of Current Year" Tax Law
Attorney General Cunningham has
rendered an opinion in reference TO
the law passed by the fourth iegisla-
tive assembly which requires the APP
plication of taxes collected for the
current wear to be applied 10 the cur
rent expenses of TIE year. in which he
advises the territorial treasurer that
nasmuch as no provision was made by
the legislature for the payment of out
standing Indebtedness or for deficit
which must necessarily arise between
the appropria tions and the current
tax levies, that the Legislature
could not have intended to apply
the law to the territory of okla
homa as this would mean a reputation
Of the territorial Indebtedness which
would not be met by the current
levies
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-03-24
OKLAHOMA NEWS.
Events of Interest CuIled From
Territorial Newspapers.


Taxable Property the Increase.
Newkirk Democrat. Reports from
ownship assessors thus far indicate
/, very gratifying state of affairs. II
;he same rates of gala is continued,
he total valuation of property for pur-
)oses of taxation will largely exceed
hat of last year As samples of the
Increase. one assessor reports that last
rear he assessed the property of one
nan at ninety dollars al-d that this
rear the same individual gave in his
issessable property at over four humid
red dollars. In another case the valu
alton last year was one hundred dol
ars, while this year i: is over five
hundred dollars. and that as far as be
las aTsessed there has been a uniform
gam this year over that of last year,
which shows that our people are ac-
;umulati1g wealth rapidly in their
new homes, and indicates degree of
prosperity unsurpassed and unequaled
N but few. If any other section of this
country.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Appeal to Common Sense.

All who pride themselves In being gov
erned by good sense rather than by senti-
ment. influence or even example, ought
especially to be Christians. If ever any
appeal were made directly and forcibly to
common sense, 1t is that OF Christianity.
Leaving out Of account at present all
considerations OF gratitude or affection,
and taking merely the lower ground OF
expediency, has not the gospel right to
every ones serious attention, and TO his
acceptance? 1t appeals 10 every man in his
own behalf 1t tells him that, whatever
others may do, he has himself to look after
and provide for. This is as true in religion
as in business, and more true. Others in
deed may concern themselves and may be
helpful. But If he does not make effort for
himself to take advantage OF the offers. no
other persons zeal can do the work
in his behalf The gospel reminds
him OF this and points out to him
the risk Of not looking personally
after his own interests. 1t deals with SIM
pie, plain, undeniable facts, from which
there is no escape. He is here today. He
may be gone next year, next month, per-
haps even tomorrow. Whether he does or
does not believe all which he hears about
future life his good sense tells him to live
so that, il there be one, he may be prepared
for it in the hest manner. The same sound
sense insists whoever lives the most
pure, noble, unsel6sh, useful life here
OF course is best fitted for whatever
may be coming hereafter And 1t de-
clares that this is just the life that Jesus
Christ did live and which His gospel insists
upon. The gospel does not try 10 deceive
any one or to beguile him. 1t does not pre-
tend that to be Christian always is easy,
and his observation teaches him better than
to believe that. Nor does it hold out to him
the prospect OF immediate perfect happ1-
ness, or OF any other kind Of reward,
as q bait, although it does assure him that
in the end he will rejoice in being
Christian. 1t treats him fairly and
frankly as man deserves to be treated.
1t tells him that he ought to be Christian.
Let him do his duty. and let happiness take
care ofitself. 1t tells him that he will have
hard fight against evil as long as he lives,
but that it is more sensible TO accept this
fact and to make his fight manfully, with
the heavenly aid which he willy have, tpaan
to shrink from ut or refuse tol eonssaef Tt;
In word, in spirit, in fact and in method
the gospel appeals to common sense upon
It's own ground.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
His body was taken back to his native
State, Delaware, for interment.

Thomas Francis Bayard was a distin-
guished member OF an eminent family.
Since long before the Revolutionary War
the Bayards have been conspicuous in the
country's history rs patriots and states
men, and many acquired national fame as
jurists.
Thomas Francis Bayard was born in VII
mingtoD, Del, on October 20, 1928, and was
was a Younger son. In his thirteenth year
he stayed two years, and then en-.
teeed the establishment OF August
Van CoLrtlandt Schermerhorn. Here he
received an excellent business training.
In lS4S his elder brother died, whereup-
on, at the request OF his parents, he re-
turned to Wilmington. Having a liking
for his fathers professionalism Of law-he
became student, and was admitted to the
bar in 1851. In 1853 he was appointed
United States District-Attorpey for Della
ware.
When the Civil War began Mr.. Bayard
was following his profession. A militia
company was organized and Thomas E.
Bayard was elected it first lieutenant. In
June, 1861, the famous peace meeting OF
the citizens was held in Dover, and Lieu
tenant Bayard was one Of the principal
speakers.
Meanwhile Mr.. Bayard's popularity In
his native State kept growing rapidly, and
in 1868 he was elected to succeed his father
in the United States Senate, and was subse-
quently twice reelected.
In October, 1856, Senator Bayard married
Louisa, daughter Of Josiah Lee, a Balti-
more banker. Twelve children were the re-
suit Of that union. In 1877 Senator Bayard
received the honorary degree OF LID.
from Harvard College.
When the Democratic National Conven-
tion was held in 1880 his friends rallied in
force to procure his nomination for the
Presidency, and such was their strength
that on the first ballot he stood next to
Hancock, who was elected on the second.
He was made Secretary Of State by
Grover Cleveland, and tn March, 1898, he
was appointed Ambassador to the Court Of
st. James's, and served during Mr.. Cleve-
lands second term.
Mr.. Bayard's first wife died in the first
year OF his term as Secretary OF State.
Four years later he married Miss Mary W.
Clymer, OF Washington, who survives him.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
Conservation to Gods Glory.

Esop. in one of his fables, tells OF phil
osopher. who while dreamily looking to-
wards the heavens, fell into pit and cried
aloud for help. shepherd who had been
watching his focks near hy ran to his relief,
reached down his crook and saved him.
"What can do for thee?' asked the phil
osopher. Nothing, said the shepherd. but
this: give more heed to the things that
lie about thy feet and less to the skies
above thee, and thou wilt save thyself much
trouble." TO live for today is in the noblest
sense to live for eternity. To be my very
best this very honr. to do the very best for
those about me, and to spend this moment
in a spirit OF absolute conservation to Gods
glory, this is the duty that confronts me-
ID. j. Burrell, D. D.. in The Golden Pas-
sional and Other Sermons.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
PRAYER Mt Communion.

1 adore thee, o blessed Jesus, for institut-
ing this blessed sacrament; let thy divin-
ity thus stamped upon 1t strike into my soul
an holy awe in approaching it! o create in
me such heavenly dispositions as may make
me meet to partske! Fer thy mercy's sake
pardon all my stupid forgettulness OF thee
and inyratitude to thee. and create in me
such thankful and lively remembrance
of thy dying love as may incite me to
give myself up entirely TO thee. as thou
didst giveup thysef on the cross for me.
Let inward and visible grace accompany
the outward and visible signs. that the holy
elements may be bread OF life and wine OF
consolation to our souls, and by the strength
and comfort that we receive at this heavenly
feast let us be more enabled to run the ways
OF thy commandments. let us lind that
thou hast wrought all our works in US and
for US, and then not unto us. but unto tiny
name shall be the glory. Amen.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
BATTLE WITH STRIKING MINERs.l
Union Coal Men and Negroes Fight in the
Streets of Pana, Ill.

PAyA, Ill. (SpeciaD Striking union coal
miners and imported negroes engaged in
pitched battle In the main street OF this city
Wednesday night.
The trouble was precipitated by the ar
rest Of q negro who quarreled with white
miner. The negroes assembled on Locust
street, one Of the principal thoroughfares
In the city, and challenged the miners 70
fight. The opposing forces lined up, the
negroes with Winchesters and tie miners
with shotguns, rifles and revolvers. Neigh
boring business houses were Immediately
closed, lights extinguished, and CITIZENS
generally sought their homes.
At the word OF command lr.ng COM
menced. The first volley 1t is said, came
from the negroes. The union men re-
sponded with volley, and heavy irlng
continued for five minutes. Much OF the
shooting was wild and entirely harmless
to the white men, who finally drove their
enemies in full retreat to the stockades:
The negroes are thought to have carried
several men with. them, and one is report
cd dead.
A second encounter between the miners
and negroes occurred twenty minutes after
the first Battle near the penWell stocKaue,
but the firing wac scattered, and 1t Is not
believed to have been ce-ious engage
ment. The miners had full charge - fhe
business streets at midnight. Governor
Tanner has been asked to send militia 10
protect property in this city and to remove
the negroes.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
THE NEWS EPIToMlZED.
Washington Items.

Dr.. Jose Congosto. Secretary General OF
the Cuban autonomist government arrived
from Havana He said the Spaniards would
leave the island when they were ready to
do 80, and that the reeoncentrados were all
dead.
Edward Brooks. n grocer. eighty-one
wears OF age. killed himself over his wite's
grave In Glcnwood Cemetery by shooting
himself through the head. He had been
visiting her grave every day since her death,
four years ago.
Part OF the Third Infantry has been or
dered to Fort Smelling, Mimi, to quell In
dian disturbances.
The Navy D Department sent $4,000 worth
OF air bags to Hobson to help raise the
Colon.
Mechanical reproductions OF typewriter
or manuscript letters may be mailed ms
printed matter under q new ruling by the
Postmaster General.
Major-General William VI. Graham
United States Volunteers, has been placed
on the retired list OF the regular army, With
the rank OF Brigadier- General.
The Navy Department has decided to
send the big ocean-going tug Iroduois, now
at San Francisco. to Honolulu for the use
OF the naval station to be established there.
The President appointed Augustine W.
Ferrin. OF New York, agent for the Indians
OF the New York Agency, in New York.
The years seal catch on the seal Islands
was reported at 900 skins, 5000 less than
in 1897.
General Francis V. Greene arrived from
Manila. accompanied by the representatives
Of Aguinaldo.
The War Department instructed the COM
manding officers OF the military camps and
departments that any applications for dis
charges OF enlisted men would not be en-
tertained except they reach 1t through
military channels, and that the officers
must not hold back applications for dis
charge, but forward them promptly.
The Attorney-General ha, rendered al,
opinion that the retirement OF oacers OF
the regular army who have been promoted
in the volunteer service does not affect
their volunteer commissions.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
GODS MESSAGE TO MAN.
THOUGHTS FROM THE
WORLDS GREATEST PROPHETS.

Summers Over-Soul-Appeal to Common
Sense-Prayer at Communion - How
Meet Your GOd-Consecration to Gods
GIory-A Confession of Sin.
o earth thou hast not any wind which
blows
That is not music. Every weed Of thine,
Pressed rightly, flows in aromatic wine,
And every humble hedgerow flower that
grows,
And every little brown bird that doth smg,-
Hath something greater than itself, and
bears
A loving word to every living thing
Albeit it holds the message unawares.
All shapes and sounds have something
which is not
OF them. A spirit broods amid the grass;
Vague outlines of the everlasting thought
Lie in the melting shadows as they pass;
The touch of an Eternal Presence thrills
The breeZes of the sunset and the hills.
Sometmes-we know not how, nor why, nor
whence
The twitter OF the swallows meath the caves,
The simmer OF the light amid the leaves,
Will strike up thro' the thick roofs OF our
sense,
And show US things which seers and sages
saw.
In the gray earth's green dawn something
stir,
Like organ hymns within US, and both awe.
Richard Realf.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
E. w. CRANE FOR GOVERNOR.
New Jersey Democrats Ignore the Money
Question For State Issues.

TRENTON, n. ]. (SpeciaD.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention Wednesday after
noon nominated Elvin W. Crane, OF Essex
County, for Governor on platform that
contains no reference to the money ques-
tion, but seeks to make the campaign on
State issues alone. The only important
reference to national questions was this at
the head OF the resolutions:
"We, the representatives OF the Demo-
cratic party in State Convention assembled,
reaffirms our devotion to the great and
vital principles ofthe Democratic party on
national issues, and believing, however,
that the coming State campaign should be
fought out on State issues" etc.
Elvin Williamson Crane, the nominee, was
born in Brooklyn on October 20. 1853. He
was educated in the Second Ward Public
School and the parish school Of st. Paul's
Episcopal Church in Newark, and studied
law in the Office OF the late Justice Joseph
P. Bradley and the office of Colonel Gusta-
vus Abeel, who was Prosecutor Of the Pleas
OF Essex County for many years. Mr..
Crane was acting Prosecutor during
Colonel Abeel's illness. When Oscar Keen
was appointed Prosecutor Mr. Crane con-
tinued as his assistant. While acting
Prosecutor in 1886 he was elected to the
Assembly from the Sixth District OF Essex
County.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
CIGARETTES LED BOY TO SUICIDE.
Peter Crance, Fifteen Years Old, Tried in
Vain to Stop Smoking.

Vain to Stop Smoking.
MIDDLETowS, n. Y. (SpeciaD.-Thoma 3
crance, son OF Peter Crance, Of Liberty,
Sullivan County, killed himself Tuesday in
grove after asking his companions if he
should kill himself.
Crance, who was fifteen years old, was
/ confirmed cigarette smoker. He went
70 the grove with several companions to
shoot at a mark. He lad an old rusty re-
Tolver, which did nce appear to work we'll
1t target practice.
Turning toward his companions he said:
"Boys, this is no good at practice; what do
you say to my trying 1t on you just for
luck?"
"Oh, Tom! Don't shoot usr' cried the
lads. They were much younger than
Crance. He turned the revolver away for
an instant, and finally said: "Well, then,
II you don't want me to shoot you, perhaps
had better try the old thing on myself"
Before the boys had an opportunity to re-
ply Crance placed the muzzle Of the re-
yolver between his eyes and fired. The
bullet passed out at the back OF his head
and he died almost instantly.
The case is regarded by many ac-
quainted with the lad as one OF deliberate
suicide, due to the fact that the constant
use Of cigarattes had weakened his mind.
On several occasions Crance had at
tempted to abandon the habit OF cigar
ette smoking, but he told his associates 1t
seemed next to impossible to do so.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06

The prune industry in California
has had a remarkable growth in the
last decade. In 1888 there were about
11,000 acres of bearing prune trees,
and about 5000 acres more of young
orchards. Between 1890 and 1894
about 40, 900 acres of prune orchards
were planted. Since then the growth
has proceeded in lesser degree, but
the total bearing area is now estimat-
ed at 55, 900 acres, with 10000 more
to come into bearing within the next
year or two. The investment in
lands, trees, irrigation systems, agri-
cultural tools, and packing houses is
estimated at$25, 900, 900. This years
production Of green fruit will amount
to about 81, 900 tons, and growers an
ticipate crop of 100000 tons within
a few years. Of this years yield,
about one-ffth will be shipped east as
green fruit; the remainder will be
dried, making, with Che water evapo-
rated, about "a, 900 tons.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
How Meet Your God.

Some day the watchers will move silently
about your home. The shadows will lllengthen
in the twilight OF your departing day. Your
arms will reach up and encircle some neck
in last. clinging embrace. Your eyes will
look up to catch the last tender message
unspoken because the heart is breaking:
The heart that has served you so well
will send out its life currents with q
feeble flutter. Lips always ricn Win
words Of love will stiffen into silence be-
meath the parting kiss! And then!-Arms
will be folded over the quiet heart! Loving
fingers. in their last tender ministry, will
press lids over the sightless eyes! The one
that loves you best will press last kiss up
on the pallid lips and then seal them for
burial What then? THE spirit Will re-
turn to God who gave it." What then!
Brother, sister, how will you meet your
God?-Interior.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
NEW YORK REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Colonel Roosevelt Nominated For Gov.
ernor and Expansion Policy Endorsed.

ernor and Expansion Policy Endorsed.
SARATOGA, n. Y. (SpeciaD Repubi-
can State Convention met here Tuesday,
and nominated Colonel Theodore Roose-
velt for Governor.
The convention was largely attended and
very enthusiastic. 1t was called TO order
by Chairman Odell at 1925. The Rev. DR..
Johnson, OF this city, offered prayer. The
roll Of delegates for substitutes aud correc-
lions was called. After she calling C. the
soA Sereno z. Payne was the Temporary
Chairman. Senator Horace White was the
Permanent Chairman.
Chaurcey II. Depew placed IN nomina-
tioh Colonel Roosevelt. He delivered an
eloouene address which elected great up
plause. He reviewed the present situation
brought about by the war with Spain, and
eulogizeAS the character and record OF
Colonel Roosevelt.
Judge ]. Rider Cady, OF Hudson. nomi-
mated Governor Black in telling speech,
reviewing the administration Of the Gov
ernOr. When the vote was taken Colonel
Roosevelt received 753 votes and Governor
Black 2lS, which made the former the NOM
lnee Of the convention.
The other candidates nominated are:
Lieutenant-G Timothy L. Wood
ruff, of Kings; Comptroller, William j.
VI CSCIotdIs VI OkdlS, OOLkl
I. McD enough. of Albany; State Treasurer,
John B. Jaeckel, OF Cayuga; State Engineer,
Edward A. Bond, OF Jefferson, and Attor-
hey General, John C. Davis, Of Oneida.
The platform adopted complimented the
National Administration for the conduct OF
The war, congratulated the army and navy
apon their splendid victories. commended
The annexation Of Hawaii, renewed al
egiance to the St. Louis platform, favored
The upbuilding OF merchant marine, ana
declared the position Of the party UPON
territorial expansion in the follow
lng words: 1--WE realize that when tho
necessities Of war compelled our Nation TO
destroy Spanish authority in the Antilles
and in the Philippines, We assumed solemn
duties aud obligations alike to the people
Of the islands we conquered and to the civil
| Ized world. We cannot turn these islands
back to Spain. We cannot leave them, un-
armed for defense and untried in state
craft, to the horrors OF domestic strife or
to partition among European powers.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06

The only significance in the small
increase in railway mileage in the
United States last year is that pretty
nearly every available section of the
country is now fully accessible by
railroad. The railway mileage will of
course continue to increase in the fu-
ture, but not at such rate as in the
past. With improvements that have
been made in engine power and car
rying capacity of cars, moreover, the
present lines are able to accommo-
date more traffic. This means that
fewer railroad lines are likely to go
into the hands of receivers hereafter
and ut the same time that demands of
traffic will be met.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06

A writer in the Scientific American
seems to have taken careful note of
the lifeboats on ocean steamers. He
says: "Any one who has travelled to
and fro few times can but notice the
paucity of lifeboats and the fact that
the davit room is not all utilized. The
examination of fifteen photographs,
representing as many liners, showed an
average of seven boats on each side;
one ship only showing an interrupted
line of ten large boats on each side.
What does this average of fourteen
boats to the ship represent? The fact
that only those on the lee side can be
used in rough weather reduces the
total to seven; two must be consid-
cred as sacrificed, smashed or cap
sized during launching. Five are left,
with a capacity of about 140 persons
LESS than the ships crew. Life
boats? If they are lifeboats, why do
they fill and sink with such rapidity?
What use are RATS and life preserv-
e-s in such calamities as that of the
Elbe and the Bourgogne?" These are
alarming statements, and they are ev-
identity made by somebody with
knowledge of his topic
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-06
CYCLONE KILLED SIX.
Hurricane Cot Swath Through Toua-
wanda, n. Y, and Ontario Cities.

wanda, n. Y, and Ontario Cities.
NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, (speciaD. Tho
atal cyclone of Monday passed over the
"trip Of land between Lakes Ontario and
Erie, passing almost parallel with the We'll
and Canal, cutting e swath three hundred
ZEE. wide through the peninsula. A por-
ion OF it went almost at right angles with
The main path, and took in Tonawanda.
It struck st. Catharines, Morriton and
Grantham, Ontario, hardest.
The number Of lives lost is six, At least
six more were fatally injured. The dead
are: Ida Moffatt, eleven years old, killed at
the collapse Of the ward school at
Morritan; Clara O'Neill, twenty-sevep
years old, killed at the fall OF
Mr.. John Hickey, killed by fall Of debris,
of Orange Hall; - Aiken, young girl,
killed at Grantham by q fall Of house;
Aiken, her sister, killed at the same
place; unidentified woman killed at Stam-
ford while picking grapes.
The fatally injured, all OF whom were
crushed by the fall OF Lincoln Mill, are:
Kennis Nester, Mary Welch, james Macar-
Thy, Mary O'Neil, Robert Barclay.
Besides these there are a score OF young
ih ildren hurt by the fall Of the school house
ut Morriton.
At Tonawanda no person was killed. John
Menette, an old man, had On arm and leg
broken, and IS in critical condition. A
baby name Post was also seriously injured.
It is now believed that the damage by
the cyclone in Tonawanda and vicinity will
exceed 100000
Many people are homeless, and several
are suffering from injuries sustained dur
ing the storm.