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The herald., 1898-03-20

The regular weekly promise of the
president to do something in the Cuban
matter is again promulgated this morn
ing. General Blanco is also going to move
on the insurgents. These two worthless
are always on the point of doing some
thing. The former has fifty millions to
his credit and the latter eighty thousand
men, but the Sagasta ministry remains
as immovable as the patriot position
The herald., 1898-03-20
Worse Than the Othe.

She-1t must be awful for prima donna
to discover that she has lost her voice.
He-Not SO awful If she didn't discover
it.-Brooklyn Life.
The herald., 1898-03-20

The hand that rocks the cradle-at
least the cradle of the Klondike brand
is the hand that rules the world.
The herald., 1898-03-20

The reported capture of the Spanish
General Pando by the insurgents needs
confirmation. Coming upon the heels of
the announcement that he was about to
drive the patriots off the island, the
news that he has fallen into the hands
irony of warfare in Cuba.
The herald., 1898-03-20

Mr.. Bland, speaking for the Demo-
Gratis of the senate, declares that con-
gress will not adjourn until it is known
what the president is going to do for
Cuba" That, in.view of the presidents
chronic indisposition to do anything,
is rather indefinite but not wanting in
comforting assurance.
The herald., 1898-03-20
Food for Mirth

People always laugh at the first man tc
adopt a new fashion, and at the last one to
follow it.-Atchison (Kan.) Globe.
The herald., 1898-03-20

There are no stones on the Manitoba
prairies. What a place for those who
live in glass houses!
The herald., 1898-03-20

The high protective tariff theory sus-
tanned fatal injuries in the house yes
terday. Its past master. Mr.. Dingley,
was reluctantly compelled to admit that
the purchaser of foreign commodities lis
compelled to pay the tax" This is the
whole Democratic contention. Demo-
Gratis and Republicans are now of one
mind regarding the fundamental prin-
ciple underlying the doctrine of protec-
tion. Only the confession Of our adver-
saries is long drawn out.
The herald., 1898-03-20

How are consols?" was the Yankee
reply which the great Napoleon gave
to an inquirer when asked if there was
likely to be war. The simultaneous
and steady rise in Spanish As, in con-
tinental markets, during the past week.
accentuates anew the potency of the
money power in the shaping Of the des-
TIMES of nations. The discredited prom
ises to pay of an effete and bankrupt
ate in the face of war with a con-
cededly stronger people. 1t shows that
the money changers have discounted
the probabilities. and are confident of
their strength with the ministries.
The herald., 1898-03-20

She wished she stood within his shoes
Because he had seat;
But since that was impossible,
She stood upon his feet.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
Eiectricai sheep shearins.

Farming by electricity is now a recog mixed fact. Electricity drives the blow. churn, thrnsher, and other implements. and stimulates the sprouting and grow ing of some kinds of vegetation. And now. at Great Falls, in Montana, which Is becoming the great wool-growing state, 20 machines for shearing sheep are arranged in q long, narrow shed, open on one side. A single line of shaft- ing extends overhead, and from this 20 flexible cables fall. The shaft, by means of universal joints," cause each cable to rotate, and the -Nle transmits its power to the clirYef Dy means of simi- lar connections. X man needs only to steer the clipper around. The blades work themselves. A small electric mo tor of six horsepower drives the line of shafting. The motor is such as is used under trolley car. and tnkes its current from trolley line. The 20 ma chimes operated for nearly three weeks and sheared 16,ls4 sheep, averaging nearly 100 sheep day per machie.-- Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
THE SAD SIDE OF WAR.

Even in the hour of triumph, when 2 Santiago hero has fallen or the fleet of foe is sunken, there goes throbbing through the breast of the people an undercur- rent of sadness and yearning.
 What of the dead who lie out under alien stars, and what of the eyes at home that yearn to ob- tain last look on the features they will see no more'
 It takes but a slight stretch of the imagination to see au old form standing behind the humble hop vines that wreathe the front porch, looking for the boy who went out glad of heart, but who will never come back again. It is easy enough to see a father pIodding to the post office in the hope of getting the delayed letter iron his boy, not knowing that that boys hands are folded in eternal rest upon throbless bosom Knoxville Tribune.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11

CRATE FOR SHIPPING HOGS.

CRATE FOR SHIPPING HOGS. then when mado into crates each one is
 treated to coating or two of paint. All saw fuzz is removed by sharp jack
 plane. The crate is put together with wire nails.
 For the aides and tops use one-half by
 four inches and four feet, II pieces, and equally divide tho space. The bot
 tom iG in one piece one inch thick. IS inches wide and four feet long less one inch Front end contains one piece ons- half by ton by IS inches. and two half
 by four by 18 inches. each. The rear or door end has two pieces one-hnlf by 2H by IS inches for inside cross strips top and bottom. and two outside top and bottom strips one-hnlf by four by
 IS inches. with two upright strips one
 half by 2X by 23 inchee for each side of tho movable door. and to which are fastened the side strips The door is one-half by eight by 2s inches, and is held firmly to place by a wire nail driven partially in at top end. The corner posts in front end are one by two by 23 inches. and on the inside of them is fastened . board one half by eight by IS inches. which forms with the out side board . feed space of two inches
 in width in front end of crate. The
 board on the inside comes within an
 inch of the bottom. where n trough is made by tacking in a piece of board onc-half by four by IS inches. at slant of about the same degree as shown by one side of the letter v. When ready to ship. place crate in the wagon and back up 10 the driveway door in the hog house. which is on a level with the wagon bed. and you can load or crate the hogs with ease; then put feed in tho box at end of crate, and 1t will drop down as 1t is eaten from the trough, thus afRordinH plenty of food for the hog until the end of the jour- ney. Water can be given in the trough. at intervals. by those having the ami mnl in charge Ia such crate betidei with straw. the hog should reach its destination 0 K.-Farm and Home.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11

BETWEEN now and the 8th of November inc following twenty six states will elect governors and other state. officers. Viz: Ala bama, Arkansas, California, Colo rado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Maasa- chusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Sersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, Tennnesse, Vermont, Wis consin and Wyoming. Thirteen of the present governors of these states are Republicans, nine are Democrats and the remaining four are Populists or fusionists.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of certain mortgage executed by Chas. l.. McLain aud Fife K. McLain, his wife, to the ARKANSAS BUILD ING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Perpetual, on the 9th day of July, 1892, and duly recorded in Record Book l, at page 240, of the Re- cords of Monroe county, Arkan- sas, will, as secretary of said as- sociation, in person or by agent as authorized by said mortgage, proceed to sell, on
 MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1898, on the premises hereinafter des- cribed, at public outcry, to the highest bidder, for cash, between the hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon and 3 o'clock in the afternoon of said day, the follow ing described lands and premises situated in the County of Monroe and State of Arkansas, tc-wit: j: Lot Number Twelve (12, in the East half of Block B I, in Me. Creight's sub division of the town of Brinkley, to satisfy the debt secured by said mortgage, default having been made Tn the payment thereof. This Sth day of July, 1898.
 JAMES M. STEWART,
 Secretary of the Arkansas Build ing and Loan Association, Per- petual.
 July F, 1898. At.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
Young stock for Children.

Every boy on the farm should be given young animal to raise for him. self, he to attend to it and be induced to take an interest in its progress He will thus early become fond of animals and of farming, and will be more recon cilcd to farm life when he is grown. The boy who leaves the farm for the city is the one who has never had any oppor- tunities and looks upon farming as drudgcry. Labor becomes a pleasure when there is something to strive for. and the early education of inc boy on the farm should be hy giving him an interest in something. All children love young stock and pet them Farmers Voice.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11

TINE after time has the ARGUS called attention to the carlessness of the city authorities in allowing the filth to accumulate over the city as it has during the. months past. About two months ago a meeting of the City Board of health was called and it was de- cidsd that, that body should make . tour of inspection over the city, looking toward the general inn provemeRt of it's snitary condition. Tho inspection has never been nade. so we arc informed. and noehing of any consequence, whatsoever has been done to clean up the filthy back alleys md ont houses, the stsnehes from which are SO menaeing to the health of the city. The hol rainy season together with the GIth of the city is now hAying | telling effect on the health of on, psople, and shonld be constan
 md unpleasant reminder to ou
 ''splendid" board Of their "dilli genee" in looking after lthe in tsEesta Of the city and people.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
gire Stnek.
FOR SHIPPING HOGS.
A Crate That Will Keep the POrkeH
 in Good Condition.

A Csaee That VIII Keep the Porkers
 in Good Condition.
 The first thing necessary in shipping hogs or pigs is good crate. without which no breeder is certain of his ship ment arriving at destination in safety md in as fine order as when placed on board of cars. The crate, illustrated herewith, is made of seasoned linden wood. a material at once very tough. hard 10 break and light. Q requisite in shipping animals by express, especially when rates are inclined to be exorbitant. This crate is IS inches wide, 24 inches high and four feet long. and can be made in like proportion to suit the largest hog. The material used is sawed ex- pressly for this purpose direct from the logs. Before working into crates it is sorted and ricked up, as other lum- Der, in a sheltered place to season:
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
Public Speaking.

Hon. Jeff Davis. Democsatic nominee for attorney attorney gen eral, and Hon. Harry H. Myers, Republican nominee for secretary of state, will spead as follows:
 Marianna, Lee county, Thurs. day, August II, at l p. m.
 Helena, Phillips county, Fri day, August l2, at p. m.
 Portland, Ashley county, Tues day, August l6, at 3 p. m.
 Hamburg, Ashley county, Wed, ncsday, August IT, at p. m.
 Monticello, Drew county, Thurs day, August IS, at p. m.
 Dermott, Chicot county, Friday, August 19, II q. m.
 Pine Bluff, Jefferson county Friday, August l9, at 8 D. m.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11

BRisKLEY is a city of three thousand souls and it doesn't reuuire a Solomon to know that greater and more improved sani- tary methods are necessary than for . village of half n hundred souls. Yet we are in the same class with such villages, no city scavenger. health officer or any one else to look after the. sanitary condition of the city, as other gnaller towns have.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
Remedy for Lice on Hogs,

A well-known veterinarian gives the Rural World the kerosene emulsion formula, as the best all around remedy for lice on hogs. It should be applied through sprinkling can, and If the sides and bottom of the pen are given good spraying also, it will help ma terially in riakHsYp the hogs of this troublese emulsion is made as followM free. p,one-half pound i; boiling watdl < NJ gallon; kerosene, two gallons; dissolve the soap Tn the water, add the kerosene. and churn with a pump for five or ten minutes. To this add 20 parts water. to ono of the emul- sion when it is ready to be applied on the hogs,
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11

Now for hearty cooperation of our business interests. A strong pull, long pull and con- ainuea pull by ALL of our people will enable Brinkley to maintain and build to it's repatntiOD as a business center. If the people wonld get together md all resolve 10 be workers instead of bakers, there is ne telling what conld be accomplished
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11

To onr esteemed friend, Uuncle Adam Clark, of the Arkadelphia Standard, and a few other futur- fly candidates, we would beg to ny that as there is fully two years before the next state cam paign begins, 1t would be . great saving on the nerve power of the "dear people" if the eiectioncer- i1g for office two years hence was Hobson.zed for the present.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
GOOD COUNTRY ROADS.

"The great secret of success in road making and bookkeeping is drain the roads and keep the roads and keep the roads drained by keeping the ditches open," writes John Gilmer Speed on "How to Have Good Country Roads," in the August Ladies' Home Jour- nal. "The old method was to run a blow through tAe'side ditches and throw the disturbed soil, sod and all in the middle of the road. There it would stay till a heavy rain came to wash this soil back into the ditches and fill them up again. If there were money enough, this kind of a thing would be done over and over again, as often as four times in year. Where there are wet spots broken stone or gravel would be placed in the road and left for the passing wagons to wear this metal into ruts. The money spent was absolutely thrown away.
 "By the new process all the road .mender needs to do is to provide ditehes and outlets for them, and then so shape the roud that the water falling in 8 rain storm would run off at once into the ditches. The water must not
 be suffered to run in the road, but
 of the road. The ,rainfall, being
 thus simply and effectively dis
 posed of, becomes most benefc- ial instead of a destructive agent i; it cleans, and shapes, and hardens the roadway, instead of washing 1t away and deepening the ruts. When there are wet places, such as springs, in the roadway, gray el and broken stone will not cure such things. The water must be drained eff underneath the road way and into the ditches by means of pipe or blind drains. The whole thing is so simple that any one can easily master the princi- ples and put the details into prac- tical operation.
 In each county there should be organized & Road Improvement Association, which shall have @ one or two days meeting in the
 autumn of each year. To the
 membership and to the meetings
 all the farmers should be invited,
 while all those in the county act
 ing as road overseers, or road
 supervisors, should especially
 attend. At these meeti ngs special, definite, practical instruc- ton should be given in maintain ing and repairing dirt roads. Competent men to give such in- strnction can be secured without cost to such societies, for the United States Department of Ag. riculture has a road bureau, and this bureau will always supply a competent instructor to tell the people just exactly what they need and how to do the work as it should be done. "-Ex.
 Vote for Amendment No. ,. It will help solve the road question in q material way.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
Arkansas and the War Tax.

The war tax has added very large nmoMt Co the revenue of tho government During the month of July, 1898, the receipts of the internal revenue collector s office were sal ,954, against ST. 72S.5O for the same period last year. This is due almost wholly to the war tax. --L- K. Democrat
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Governor, DAN w. JONES, of Paiaski- For Secretary of State, ALEX. c. HULL, of Boone
 For Treasurer, dfOS: F. LITTLE. of Sebastian
 For Auditor, CEAY SLOAN, of Lawrence. For Attorney General, JEFF DAVIS, of Pope. Commissioner of State Lands. W. COLQUITT, of Pulaski, Tor Superintendent of Public In
 structiOn, J. J. DOYNE, of L0nOke. For Commissioner of Agricul
 ture, etc, FRANK HILL, of Washington. For Associate Justice. ,. E. RIDDICK, of Craighead. For Congressman Sixth District s. BRUNDRIDGE, JR., of White For Jadge-Seventeenth Circuit GEO. M. CHAPLINE, of Lonoke Prosecuting Attorney-Seventeenti
 District, F. E. BROWN, of Prairie. COUNTY TICKET. For Representive,
 0. M. NORMAN. For County Judge,
 T. G. TkICE.
 For Circuit Clerk,
 JAMES ENGLE.
 For County Clerk, JAMES A. GARRETT.
 For Sheriff,
 IT. +. JACKSON. For Treasuperr
 W. l.. HINTON-
 For Assessor
 W. c. BROWN.
 For Surveyor,
 R. l.. WADKlNS.
 F0p Coroner.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
SANTIAGO LORE.

It was at Santiago that fifty three officers and crew of the Vir- ginius were shot. Santiago, next to Baracoa, is the oldest city of the hemisphere, being founded in 1514 by vela- squez.
 It was incorporated in 1922.
 The population is about B, 900, of which not more than 10000 are whites.
 According to all the compila- tions, the city possesses one of the finest harbors in the West Indies.
 It was once the capital of the island and is now the chief town of the eastern department.
 The city is a hills ide, part of it 15O feet above the bay.
 It is surrounded on three sides by mountains and is very pictur. esque.
 The weather is continually hot and subject to epidemics of yell low fever.
 From Santiago Cortez started to capture the Aztecs of Mexico.
 The streams in the rear of the city are well supplied with fresh water.
 The port is third in Cuba in importance.
 The town is memorable for it's occupation by the French in 1553, who surren dered it for ransom of $50, ,OOO.
 In the sixteenth century it suf- fered much from pirates.
 The streets are very badly paved and many of them quite steep. All are lighted by gas and lined with stone houses
 The buildings are generally low, but we'll built. There are few public buildings of note.
 The town has the distinction of i the largest cathedral on the island. Besides. there are several other churches, theater, custom house, barracks and three 
 The cathedral was started in the sixteenth century and finished in 1919.
 FOundries, soap works, tan yards and cigar factories are the only industrial establishments.
 The Casino or clubhouse is To- cated on the coolest spot Tn the | city, catching the breezes from the Caribbean sea. Here will be established. probably, the head quarters of the United States army.
 Santiago has one restaurant.
 The cows are driven to your own door and milked. This does away with watered milk.
 All houses are built around full of trees and flowers.
 The town IS very unhealthy, but the hills near by are consider. ed as desirable places to live as any part of Cuba.
 The place is supplied with bad water through an aqueduct.
 As it Is shut in from the north. ern breezes. the snffocating heat and miasmic effiuvia from adjacent marshes render it the most un- healthy abode in the Antilles. West of the city, twelve miles distant, are extensive copper mines. These export about 9, ,OOO tons annually. The other ex- ports are coffee, sugar, molasses, liquors, hides, cocoa, tobacco, l guavas and pine apples.
 Although backward in many ways, Santiago has several fine squares and parks.
 One of the important streets is St. Thomas street, leading from the plaza to the outskirts of the city. It is so narrow two vehic- les can hardly pass each other therein.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11

Usually closing the entrance so that only one bee can pass at time is a good protcctior for weak hive against rob bers-
The Brinkley argus., 1898-08-11
S1OO REWARD!

Wul be peid hy me for the arrest tim 6er Qk ny lands iH Monroe, Leo ard St.FFaaois CountiQf ,
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Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-28
BOSTON
and YUKON
transportation and Supply 0.
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Each Fully Paid and NOn.Axs..soh,o

,, meie Is "A strong appeal to the Commercial i,
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ml'eN uod Fie'! gives to Legitimate trad. rho
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will come. '"e greater part Of The
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pose OF trading in ali ,!tIIs of ,unrIj,s
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. li"'' boston IN November, stocA4d w,,,
''e necessary provisions, ciolhlur and
requisite tor the mju,r. .mJ
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''''"' arriving at the Gold Fields -, ,io
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Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-28
HE LAMBTON WORM.


"i"aS English Tradition That Iteats
Like Fairy Tale.
The park and manor house Of Lamb,
ton' belonging to the family of that
hahlc the head Of which is tho E,r1 ~
Durham, lie on the bank of the rivor
wear to the north Of Lumloy. E.,rlv in
.he 1ourtesoh century the heir, younr
John Lambton, was leading disso,pto
''1e. Among his delinquencies was tho
custom OF fishing Oh Sunday, and ON one
ol these occasions, finding that his usual
eood fortune had deserted him, he povc
way to temper and invoked cursrs nnon
the river, tho land, the fish. him.nlf
ms luck and all that concerned hi,a
lhei ne invoked the powers of evil to
give nm aid and success in one last c,st
~ inc ROD. A great strain came unrn
.he Inc, and, after Tremendous ofrart
nv iahocd an immense and hideous ]oo,,.
l!s worm, resembling an eft Thi. i,
"lssust, he threw into we'll clnso lv
where 1t grew with such maryolon, ~,
p'u'' =, as soon to fill it up with it's body
ana limbs, and consequently it was nhlo
w. scramble out. Then it made for
rock IN the center of the rivor
Anu' coming It's tail around it, made If
10 headquarters by day, while at nioht
10 ehclrcled a hill at little diet,nno
rom, II, the river on the opposite I,nL
ncso are called respectively Worm,ynll
una " ormhlll to this day, and the I,ttnr
, > about mile from Lambton Un,I
Iron, Iron, THESE, its coigns of vantage if
eo"lu RAD the country round, making
or"ys among tho farmstoads. spckina
nc cows worrying the cattle cotinn {
no lambs and smaller fry, fripbtouin9 +
le'l' wo.nen and children and co,,,i,a {
mem TO fee in terror for their livna s
nus 1t laid waste all the couutrysid" /
na soon reached the castle itse IT, whcro
wet tho oid lord in solitary ANA plon,nn
l" ,n" inc hopeful heir having Join, II
49, sNo crusaders and set out for pales.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-04-28
POTGNTlAlITlES.

me Aours hold choice, and ours to choosa
hllAln lhoe hours to build n noble nile.
structur2 Of high majesty and lose
All earthly faint of sense and self the whilo
An cdiiice Of thought which should difruso
Light help and strength and freedom free
from guile.
4nlS Ia our reach no soul would hestato?
ht't no; we iuln our Wautun cyus AWAY
ANA start to build house of mean csiuio-
A httle 'awdry jerry building, gay
H'lIh PAINT and tinsel empty, Gcsulatc
VI an hno thought and noble power to STAY.
ma from Our tawdry house Of cards we cry
Win laugh and Jest; This is the tower of
joy, Va
VI III" i'n&youth and fervor! billiards. sigh
ovor vc%cd problems; better we'u employ
',LS heeting hours!" Yet dimly we destry
Line good once scorncl mono after nav cuiov
10 sec the greater and to choose the less.
IAo chance Of high discerning friendship
Iilcd
YIN Understanding. knowledge, power to boss
weak spirits into strength, if so we willcd.
strange, by thouShtloss touch, Il light caress.
such brilliant potontialities were killed,
Lewis Tram in St, Paul's