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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-07-07
A RifiiGn EorseEa1.

"The greatest feat Of oTsGnalship
ever saw performed was by Rifhan
irregular cavalryman," said Capt. j. z.
Rsthbore CT Los Angeles. Cal, TO q
Sun man. This was in reply to story
related hy an eX-Confederate, who had
served Wit Ce?. J. L. 3. Stuart in the
valley Of Virginia. The latter told
how, on more than one occasion. Tur-
ner Ashby had ridden up to an oppos-
ing cavalry man. seized him around the
waist, lifted him out of the saddle as
if he had been q child, and taken him
back on his own horse into the Con-
federate lines. 1t was agreed that this
was more of a feat of strength and dis
play Of courage than horsemanship.
~ q have seen Cossacks snatch baby
from its mothers arms at full galfop,
toss it into the air, catch it, and re-
peat the performance. said Capt.
Rathblne Il once saw al Indian rid
er in the far West spring from his
pony's bare back while the animal was
moving at full gallop. pick up an arrow
and remount instantly II standing
posture. have seen other perform.
ances al over the world, but for neat,
clever. cIcan-cut feat this Rifian ex-
ceeded them all. I think.
Several of us had been at Gibraltar
and found ourselves at the town OF
Militia, on the R:ffian coast. We were
entertained by the Spanish comman-
der. who did the honors finely. One
morning we rode outside the town
and reached a level stretch of sand,
where there were a number of Ritiian
horsemen. They were fine looking fel-
lows, with cleaning faces Of bronze
white teeth, and attired in snow white
burnouses. They were mounted on
small animals, slight, but quick and
wiry, OF the thoroughbred Arab barb
type.
I'VE were amused some time by their
charges and evolutions. They would
throw their swords and matchlocks in
the air, catching them by the hilts and
stocks infallibly. Finally it was an
nounced that something Of unusual in
terest would be accomplished. One OF
the men produced a needle and piece
OF thread, possibly two or three feet
in length. They were both handed
around for inspection. | suppose the
needle was cambria one. and the
thread 80 or GO fine When we had
duly inspected both. one Of the men
signifed he wouldethread the needle.
He galloped his horse down the sand
about 400 yards or SO. He finally
wheeled his horse and remained sta
tionary, facing US. The one who he'd
the reedle and thread waved them in
his hand and rode toward the further
one. Imuediatly the latter spurred
his horse into gallop and came to-
ward us at full speed. As be passed
the other he took the needle and
thread from his companion, bent over
for a moment and pulled up when he
reached cur party. holding the thread
ed needle triumphantly over his head. y
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-07-07

in the several counties, as well as The
present and recent costs of roads
therein, and how to secure better ex-
penditures, and $4,000 have been
appropriated for the expenses OF the
work
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-07-07
Santiago Re-enforccd.

The most startling information OBJ
tanned from the pacifcos is that since
the advance began almost 20, 900 Span
ish soldiers have been sent to reinforce
Santiago.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-07-07
OFF With Barges for Santiago.

The tug Nimrod, with three covered
barges, has left Mobile for Santiago.
1t is said that until the barges reach
Santiago. the landing of siege guns
cannot be effected
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-07-07

NO, ma'am said Meandcring Nike,
''I'm sorry, bat it's ag'in my principles.
1 can't split 10 wood" Well she an
swered, ">here will he q load of coal
here this afternoon. and" I'm Sor-
ry ag'in; but can't carry no coal. But
I'll tell yoU what Will do-I'll comp"o-
mise. Ef you've got Il gas-stovc, III
turn on e!.egas. s."-Washington Sta.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-07-07
VIII Probably Start From Santiago.
It is said at the Navy Department

IT. IS baIu " IH6 Navy DtpHr tHtHI
that it is the present intention to start
Commodore Watson's Eastern squad
ron from Santiago. This, however, is
subject to Admiral SIMPSONS report
upon the condition Of the vessels Sc
lected and their needs in the matter of
supplies and equipment for the long
voy age ahead of them.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-07-07

Gargcr,r hack in town after years
absence)-When went away. Jones
and Brown We're rival sui,ors for Miss
Twitter'S hand. WAich proved 10 i've
the lucky man? GlanGorS-Can't tell
that yet. Size married Brown only 1
month ago. ASK NE again in about l
ycar.--Iife.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-07-07

The assets Of the American tniTe--
sity lMethodiSD at Washington, D, Cr
are said to be over s., 900, 900.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Springfield, Mis-
aouri June 18th 1898.
Notice Ia hereby given that the fol-
settier has filed notice
of her intention to make final proof
In support of her claim,- and that said
proof will be made before j. w.
Hughes, County clerk, at Forsyth,
Missouri, on Saturday. July SOth.
1898, viz Mrs. Emmarine Brantly,
homestead application No 19242 for
II W qrn Or sec twp 21n range
22w aud W hf Or and or Or
sec So twp 22n range 22w.
She names the following witnesses
to prove her continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land, viz
Green Powers. Of Cedar Valley, Mis-
ouri. George Britain, Of Cedar Val
ley, Missouri, Henry Sims, Of Kirby
Vile, Missouri aud j. +. Pruit, o.
Cedar Valley, Missouri.
n. V. Gideon, Register.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28

Land Office ut Springfield, Missouri,
July, lst. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
Iowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make fiual proof
in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before j. G. john
son, Circuit Clerk at Forsyth, Mis-
souri,, on Monday, August 18th. 1893,
viz: William w. Gillespie, homestead
application No. 25529 for the lots Ii
aud Ii nc Or sec 2 twp Pan range 20
W.
He names tho following witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence
upon aud cultivation of said land, viz
X A. Baker, Henry Lewis, Charles
Lewis and Oliver Lenning, all o.
Swan, Missouri.
NJ. V. Gedeon.
Register.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28
UOmeSteads.
CONTESTS.

Parties desiring to make hv.. e,
stead claims, cash entries,
contests or final proofs
will find it TO their interest to
bring all such business to VIM.
ii. Johnson. Office over fancy
County bank, Forsyth, where
they can have the advantage of
consulting complete and accu-
rate government plats OfTaney
county, corrected each week
from advices directly from the
land office. He will correctly
make out and file applications
and transact all "our business
promptly, will take evidence
OF contests aud final proofs at
Office, thereby saving you
an expensive trip to Spring
field. Will furnish plats Of
townships or parts of town.
ships, and any information de-
sired relating to vacant lands.
upon application.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28
Notice f3l Publication.
and caleo at sasingfield, Missouri,

Land caico at saEingfield, Missouri.
July 1s!. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that tho
follow n named settler has flied
notice Of his intention, to make final
proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof viii be made before
the Register aud Receiver at Spring
field, Missouri, Oh Monday August
18th. 1895 VIZ: Maurice NJ. Craw ford,
homestead application No. 22955 for
the NV or sec 20, twp 24n, range 2Ow.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation OF said land. viz:
Harvey NJ. Parslow, of Spring6cl.
Missouri w. j. Morrow, of Spring
field, Missouri Z. Webbcr, of Forsyth,
Missouri A. Housemsn, Of Forsyth
Missouri.
M. v. Gideon,
Register.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28
Notice for publication.

Notice for publication.
Land office at Springfield, Nil.
sonpi, Juno Goth, 1928.
Notice is hereby given that the fol.
lowing psmod.settler has filed notice,
Of her intention to make final proof.
in support Of her claim, aud that said
proof will be made before j. c. John-
son, Circuit olerk, at Forsyth, Mis-
souri,, on. Saturday, July SOth, 1898.
Lucy r. Linzy, homestead application.
No. 1767S for the or Or SEQ IL
Twp gan range 2lw.
She names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon aud cultivation Of saidi land, Viz.
n. e, Fulkerson,. G. w. Rrasesle, A..
]. Brsaeals. aud J. r. yansaut Jr,,
ell Of KirbYvi!le, Missonri,
u. v. GidsoaA
Regls@sa.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28
THE TRIBUNE PRIMER.

This is an original mirth provoking
production by Eugene Field-written
by him in his unique style in 1882
while editor of the Denver Tribune
The publication contains fifty-six
pages. The proceeds Of the sale OF
the book will be devoted to erecting
a monument TO the "gentle poet OF
childhood" Mt Columbia, Mo. Price
post paid 25 cents. Address
j. West Goodwin,
Secretay and Treasurer, Sedalia, Mo
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28

kNor sale. Good farme Of l6O acres 20 acres un
uerience. 60 acres in cultivation. An alb
.Aoanee OF all kinds OF choice fruit. Good house
Ssin' sfanary and smokehouse. Two good wells
:. never failingwater. Price $1,000 90. For fur
syth No.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28
Notice fer Publication.

Land Office ut Springfield, Missouri,
July, 1st. 1898.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28
NOTICE FO3 PUBLICATION
Land Office at Springfield, Missouri.
June 22nd. 1893.

Lana Ofnce AZ Sprlngneio, missouri,
June 22nd. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the
foilowiag.naMed settler has fled
notice of her Intention to make final
proof in support Of her claim. aud
that said proof will be- made before
j. w. Hughes, County clerk. at For.
syth, Missouri, on Saturday, August
18th. 1898, viz: Malinda johnson,
homestead application No. 1907 for
tho qrsw Or SEQ "a twp a4n
range INV.
Sc names the following witnesses
TO prove her continuous residences
upon aud cultivation Of said land. Wig
L. G. Guthrie, j. ii. Igo, j. W.. Rob
epts, aud q. w. Jackaon, oil Of Brown
Branch, MissouN..
NV. Gideon,
Register
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28
@ g. WOOD.
Criminal Lawyer.
FORSYTH, MO.
Dr.. so.1vrsxR.
Chemical & Microscopic
Examinations Made.
FORSYTH, 1880. . NO.

k'Hlm Tor Sale. Located In eastern part Of
a 1sney county. l6o acres 100 AGREES under
renee 80 acres under cultivation. Fruit Of all
nAds In abundance. Two good dwelling houses.
Two good barns, and ont houses. Two good
weiis An abundance Of W ater for all purposes
.rico SisOO 90 cash. For further information ad-
aress the Republican FORSYTH Mo
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28

INARM FOR sALE.-sO acre farm located 4
So, Mies from county scat; IS acres in high
snJ s@m ~ oi cultivation; well fenced; good house
" "ser SO bearing trees; splendid well at house &
f.nSS' 0r STOCK water; % acres of good timbered
ir ~. ms is one Of the most desirable farms
ar5 aney County. One mile from school, church
s"u store For further information address
The REPuBLICAN. FORSYTH. Mo.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28
TR DEwEEss 8 SON,
PINE LUMBER.

PINE LUMBER.
Six miles south OF KIbyvill,
where you will address US.
Lumber from 60 cents per hun
dred up.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28
Forsyth and
Chadwick
Hack Line.

Leaves Forsyth cv.ly day and
Sunday at 6 o'clock a. N.
Arrives at Chadwick at 11:15
a. III. Leaves Chadwick al p.
III. Arrives at Forsyth Mt 6:SO
IN. Fare one way, $3.50;
ronnd trip, $3.50. Headquar
tcrs ut Forsyth, at the hotel
Hilsabeck. Headquarters at
Chadwick, ut the BOwles
hotel. All kinds of packages,
ETC., carried, and expressage
collected on delivery. II you
desire to be conveyed to any
other part Of the county,
arrangements can be made
with us to furnish you with
both team and driver. For aLy
further Information, address
BAKER & REED,
CHADWICK AND FORSYTH. MO
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1898-07-28
$500

Invested Win US IN fhlS pair of Shoes
bsuS more service, foot comfort and
SWlc than YOU Can get for On equal
WnOunt dnW place else.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-05
SCOTT DOTS.

Last Sunday, first day of the
len:en season, was opened by sew
eral of SCOTS best hunters, which
terminated in grand lenten SUPPER
The hunters selected the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. a. Boudreaux,
and were as follows: Paul Dcucet,
Adolphe Mouton, Pierre Martin.
After a delicious Creole gumbo
came the finest of liquors and cakes.
Every heart was made happy to be
sure, Sc I hope that it will not be
the last time. Those present we're:
Misses L. Mouton, Martha Martin,
N. Begnaud, Sophie, Emerite, Rose,
Lucille, Rosita, Philomene and AL
phonsine Boudreaux,? Anna and
Marie Dubernard, Marie Doucet,
Eugene Doucet, Leda Delhomnc
and Ida Prejean; Messrs. Paul Dou-
Get, Adolphe Mouton, Pierre! Mar
tin, Paul Dubernard, Frank Price.
Willie Price, Louie Mouton, NJ.
Martin, Stephen Raggio, B. Boud-
reaux, Livode Trahan, Leo Del
homme, Sim Boudreaux, Adolphe
Boudreaux, L. Baquet, Eraste Ian
dry, Andre Boudreaux. Mr.. and
Mrs. Boudreaux helped to make the
guests feel at home.
Mrs. A. Delhommc, Jr., after a
months visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Geo. Whiting, Of Houston, returned
home last Wednesday.
The Mardi Gras visitors have all
returned home after having had an
enjoyable time.
War with Spain and the Great
Scott World Exposition viii make
the country unusually lively in the
near future. Without wishing to-
detract from the magnitude of the
way, it is safe TO say that its impor-
lance viii fade into insigniicancc
when compared to the Scott fair.
The big mud hole one mile west
Of Scott filled with barb wire will
probably be put in good shape for
the coming fair on June 4 and $.
ORION.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-05
THE WANT CASE.

At it's session Thursday the Police
Jury undertook to investigate the
Charge of e,nbezzlement found BY
the last Grand Jury against Ben
Avant, police juror from the second
ward. A committee composed of
Martial Bil.eaud, Jr., and Alfred
Hebert, was appointed to investigate
the. embezzelment charge against
Mr.. Avant, who stated to the Po-
lice Jury that he was willing to
have that body look over his &C
counts and that he courted an in
vestigation. He also explained the
personal relations that exist be-
tween hin, and his sccuser, Thomp
son Hoffpauir, saying that personal
enmity had prompted the accusa-
ton. He denounced Hofpauir in
unme assured terms.
The committee appointed to in
vest,gate the Charges against Juror
Avant reported the following:
eve found by the account book
handed us that in 1897 Mr.. Avant
has collected Sa7o and has paid to
different persons $1e1.o5, leaving
a balance due the parish of SIS. o."
In order not to do an injustice
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-05
a COMPRESS
May Re the Next Enterprise in
Lafayette.

A gentleman who is we'll informed
upon all subjects that pertain to the
commercial advancement of the
town told The Gazette that in his
opinion before the next cotton crop
is ready to be baled compress will
be in operation in this town. He
stated that the compress will be
modern affair in every particular
and one of the largest of it's kind in
the State.
OF course the gentleman who
gave us this valuable information
could not say positively that cot
ton compress will be built here, but
he said that at no time did the pros
poets to get one appear to him
brighter. A committee of public
spirited men, appointed by the Bust
ness Mems Association to see what
could be done in this matter, has
been at work and we are pleased to
state that all the members of that
committee are pleased with the
progress already made. However,
they are not yet resting upon their
laurels, but recognizing the neces.
sity of prompt action, they are still
at work putting forth every effort.
Lafayette is unquestionaDly the
most suitable place in this section
for the profitable operation of
cotton compress, but our people
should not depend entirely upon
their superior advantages and let
this compress slip away from them.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-05

Hester's qualifications, let it require Mr..
Hester to explain what the Supreme Being is.
If a man is required to have a belief in
something before he can exercise the rights
of free man, in the name of justice
let him be infor med of what that something
is. Is then Mr.. Testers Supreme Being
personal or an impersonal God? Is he a
substance or spirit? Is He condition.
or is He only insensate, law7 Does he gov
ern by reason and personal interpositon, or
by inexorable laws? Before arc re-
quired by our weak and fallible human
laws to believe in an invisibility, let US at
least be informed as to what the thing is
that we are to believe in as the condition of
exercising our rights of American freemen.
''1s this supreme thing being that has
existed from the beginning that exists now,
and exists presently in all the future of time.
Is he omnipresent? If SO, shall a man be
required to believe in something that his
finite mind cannot comprehend and that no
other finite mind ever has will I'M
derstand before he can vote?
'sThe stone wall, the fortress of all our
rights and privileges, is entire, unqualified
religious freedom and tolera,,on. Shall the
Louisiana Convention then be the first to
strike a blow at that principle dear to every
freeman's heart; shall it weaken this fortress
by Introducing such clause in the Consttu-
ton? With constitution making, with law
making and government in any of its func-
tons, religion or metaphysical theories: and
opinions have nothing to do. What 90 TO
make intelligent voters intelligence,
property and virtue, not religious nor alb
stract beliefs in ,rieonometry religion. a
voter may master the problem: of Euclid;
company by wokrng the calculus Of p-ota-
bilities. But, if man is allowed to vote
until he give a reasonable reason why
he believes in Supreme Being, and can
tell what Supreme Being is, we shall have
TO give up government by the people and es-
tablisia utterly Irresponsible and re-
morseless despotism.
owe have the very highest respect and
sincerest friendship for Mr.. Hester; but,
really, think that his ordinance is mis-
take. and that he ought Withdraw j..
Cod is in Heaven, where he rules the uni
verse; let US not then be guilty of the acri-
lcgc of seeking to lock Him up in the sra light
jacket of State National Constitution
Let us worship Him in his GLORIOUS works
as we behold them, in the sun and starry
heavens; IN the falling leaf: the opening;
rose, and in the operation OF all His grand
and inexpaicable laws; but let us not seek
TO cage Him, like parrot pc, monkey,
miserable human beings
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-05

Consulting Engineer Zell considers
it the most elastic and perfect sys-
tenn of lighting in use. The arc
lamps are Of tire latest improvement
and are run two in series. The
switch board is Of marble with oak
frame and contains the ampereme-
ter, volt meters, lightning arrestors,
etc.
The exhaust steam from the en-
gines passes into Webster vacuum
feed water heater and purifier where
the water is heated up to 200 de-
grees before entering the boilers;
which are supplied BY MCGOWAN
Deplex boiler feeder. The piping
is complete in every detail and the
plant throughout is first-class.
The Consolidated Engineering
Company, Limited, of New Orleans.
the contractors, have carried out
the town engineers plans IN good
workmanlike manner and deserve
much credit.
Frank Harding has been en-
ployed to run the plant thirty days
as the representative of the town.
The citizens of Lafayette shoult!
congratulate themselves that the c::-
tire plant was started without A
hitch and in having the finest lights
in the State.
The Consolidated Engineering
Company, through !: its 'abieSz'vice-
president, Mr.. Claude NJ. Pasqnier.
has done everything in its'power to
give the town a thorough up-todate
plant, while no little credit is due its
superintendent, Mr.. F. Prlntz, for
the conscientious and skillful man
ner in which he, did his work.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-03-05
RAILROAD PASSES.

A~~~~'
Upon several occasions The Ca
zette has expressed its disapproval
Of the plenicious practice of the rail-
road companies in issuing passes to
judges and members of the Legisla-
ture. 1t is significant fact that
as soon as a man is elected judge in
this State he is the recipient of a
pass from some railroad company,
and it is equally significant that
members of the Generally Assembly
are, during the sessions of this
body, favored in the same manner.
The Gazette does not believe that
every public official who accepts a
pass from a railroad company per-
mits such a paltry consideration to
influence MIN in the performance of
his duties, but there are many good
reasons why this practice should be
stopped and never. has the time been
more opPortune than now to stop it.
Judge Coco, an able member of
the Constitutional Convention, has
introduced an ordinance in that
body, which, if adopted, will put an
end to the gift of passes to Louis
lana officials by railroad corpora
tons. We will not again give our rea-
sons why we favor a measure of this
kind, but will simply express the
hope that Judge Coco will succeed
in his efforts to rectify an evil
which. many believe, has been the
cause Of the defeat Of excellent laws.
We do not propose to say that any
judge in this State was swayed from
his duty by the mere gift of pass,
but the fact that SO many of our
judges travel on passes has caused
comment of character not at all
com phi rlentary to the judiciary.
Our judges should be above suspi-
cion and all decisions cmanating
from them should be accepted as
the law of the land, honestly and
,mrartially given.
Judge Coco's ordinance reads:
80 member me General !hSSriDCt, or
public officer. person elected appointed
TO 4 public Office, under the laws of this
State, shall no: directly, Or indirectly, ask,
d :ma"d. accept, receive OK consent to receive
for his or benefit, or for the use or
benefit of an other, any free pass, free trans
portation, Thanking privilege dscrim;ra-
ton in passenger, telegraph or telephone
rates from any person or corporation, or
make of the same himself or in con;unc-
ton with another.
"a person who violates any provisions of
this section shall be deemed guilty of 4 mis-
demeanor, and shall forfeit his office at the
suit of the Attorney General any district
attorney. Amy corporation, officer or
agent thereof, who shall offer or promise to
a public officer any such free pass, transport
tation, frankng privilege or discrimination,
shall also be deemed guilty of a INSIDE
meanor and liable to punishment by a fine
of no less than SIoo nor more than $500, at
the discretion of court having competent
jurisdiction.
''No person officer or agent OF 4 corpor-
alton giving any such free pass, free trans
portation, franking privilege Gscrimina-
ton hereby prohibited, shall be privileged
from tcstifying in relation thereto, and he
shall not he liable to civil or criminal prose-
cution therefor if he shall testify to the Civ
of sarne.''