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Smyrna times., 1899-11-01
Monkey Vengeance.

Gibraltar is noted for the monkeys
which live there. Visitors watch for
them by the hour. and they may not
appear, yet occasionally in full day
light they will cross the walls and
roof surrounding the old cemetery
from the Alameda gardens, where
they go to drink at the fountain.
A subaltern tells an amusing story
concerning this colony of animals.
About two years ago some officers
managed to detach a small monkey
from it's fellows at the drinking trough
and kept it for a fortnight in captivity
Then, for reasons of their own, they
thought well to restore 1t. So they
took the little beast back to the drink
Ing trough early one morning before
the others mad arrived and watched 1t
IN ambush.
Presently the monkey colony came,
reconnoitered and, observing the tru-
ant-as they evidently considered him
held a consultation. After much
ehattering two of the largest apes ap-
preached the returned wanderer, who
appeared petrified with fear, seized
him by his arms and, after apparently
strangling him, threw him over the
precipice beneath the signal station,
evidently In revenge as deserter.
Smyrna times., 1899-11-01
.-.-..
A Girls Idea of Rows

AT an examination in certain school
ior girls an essay on Boys" was
ordered written. and this was one of
the compositions:
Ihe boy Is not an animal, vet he
can De heard to considerable distance.
When boy hollers he opens his mouth
IKE a frogs, but girls hold their tongue
tlii they are spoke to, and they answer
respectable, and tell just how it was.
A boy thinks he is clever because he
can wade where it is deep, but God
made the dry land for every living
thlng' and rested on the seventh day.
When the boy grows up he's called a
husband and stays out nights, but the
grew up girl is a widow and keeps
house."
Smyrna times., 1899-11-01
An Eve to Rusinesa

A little boy named Peter at public
school saw his teacher faint and fall.
In the general confusion it was i'm
possible to keep so many curious heads
cool, and the little ones fiocked round
the prostrate woman and her sym-
pathlzlng colleagues. But this small
boy Kept both his color and his cool
ness. Standing on bench and raising
his hand, he exclaimed: please. teach
err can run home and tell father to
come? He makes coftins?'
Smyrna times., 1899-11-01
Special Excursions to Philadelphia, Account
National Export Exposition.
Low RATES VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAIL-
ROAD.

Low RATES VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAIL-
ROAD.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has arranged for special excur-
sion rates to Philadelphia on October
19 and 26, November and %, account
National Export Exposition. Round
trip tickets, good to return within ten
days, including day of issue, will be
sold on above rates from all points on
the Pittsburg Division, Monongahela
Division, West Pennsylvania Division,
Cambria and Clearfield Division, AL
toona Division, Tyrone Division lex
cept Lock Haven), Middle Division,
Bedford Division, and Frederick Divi-
sion Except York, Hellam, and
Wrightsville), and from all points on
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad, at rate of single
fare for the round trip, plus admission
to the Exposition (no less than one
dollar). For specific rates apply to
Ticket Agents.
The National Export Exposition has
surpassed all expectations in the ex-
tent and variety of its exhibits, and in
general excellence and attractiveness.
The Implement Building, containing
a marvellous display of farm machinery
is particularly interesting to agricul-
turalists. The band concerts and di-
verting midway furnish delightful en-
tertainment for ALL
Smyrna times., 1899-11-01
COMING TEACHERS INSTITUTE
WILL BE HELD IN THE SMYRNA OPERA
HOUSE, NOV. 18th, 10th AND 18th.
A Program of Exceptional Fine Character.
Our Citizens Need Not Fear
a Disappointment.

The meeting of the Kent County
Teachers Institute here on the 18th,
10th, and 18th of November next,
promises to keep up with the standard,
if it does not far exceed any that has
been held here. Superintendent G. G.
Tindal, has about completed arrange
ments, and he feels assured that the
standard of excellence has been raised
to a marked degree, and the Institute
he will bring to Smyrna next month,
will be one of the finest combinations
he has ever gotten together. Surely
the testimonials give every feature of
the three days entertainment, a high
recommendation. The day exercises
will include the following instructors
Smyrna times., 1899-11-01

form, in feature, in
personal attractive
ness, and that the
lees of life will
alone remain at the
bottom of the cup
of existence. Such
fears are largely
warranted by the
effects which this
change produces in
many women. But
no woman need let
these fears fret her,
who from the time
of the first change
of life, from girl
hood to woman
hood, has taken
care to constantly
keep her system in
xyfOOrOtfa health
Smyrna times., 1899-11-01

When life's autumn comes, women, worn
out by the burdens and obligations of
motherhood, yet shrink from that second
change of life which will Danish these
burdens forever They fear a change IL,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
Items From the Era, 9TH.

Miss Kate Mungo, daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. Il. NJ. Muugo died
on the 29th Inst, of bilious fever.
Mr.. Ernest +. Biackmon of
Halle Gold Mine and Miss Lizzie
Truesdel were married May 3lst.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. b. ). Funderburk.
Mr.. I. Nj. Belk, of Dixie, is Wis
iting IN kerShaw.
The many friends Of Sheriff l..
M. Clyburn were glad to meet
him In town last week.
Mrs. Samuel McNinch and Chi
dren are visiting relatives and
friends near Lancaster.
Miss Myrtle Blakeney returned
yesterday from a visit to relatives
and friends near Lancaster.
Mr.. J. w. Hasseltine, of Lancas.
ter, is in the city. He will re.
main several days to assist in the
bookkeeping at the store of the
kershaw Banking d Mercantile
Co.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
Blood Cure Sent Free.

BY addressing Blood Balm CO., 3S4
Michel Street, Atlanta. Ga. any OF
our readers may obtain a sample bot
tie Of their famous B. 3. B.-Botanic
Blood Balm, the greatest, grandest,
best and strongest Blood Remedy
made. Cures when all else fails, pim-
piles, ulcers, scrofula, eczema, bOils,
blood poison, eating sores, distressing
skin eruptIOns, cancer, catarrh, rheu-
matism. Free medical advice included,
when description Of your trouble is
given. This generous offer is worth
while accepting. Sample bottle So {
all charges prepaid. Large bottles,
containing nearly quart Of medi-
cine) for sale by all druggists at 81
per bottle. B. B. b. is away ahead of
all other Blood Remedies for curing
Spring Blood IIumors Try b. B. b
this spring.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
Lecture Of DR.. IHOrhaUelL.

The lecture on "Wha a Coun
try Parson Saw Across the Wa
ter", which Rev. DIR. J. H..
Thornwell, of Fort Mill, expected
to deliver some time ago, will
take place on Friday evening next
at $50 p. m, at the court house
under the auspices of the Ladies
Memorial Association. Let every
body come. The cause is worthy
one, besides the lecture will
sparkle with humor and fun from
beginning to end. Admission
Adults, 25c.---Children, 1Oc.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Lively Fighting All Along an Al
most impossible Country.

Manila, June 5.-Two battal.
ions of Washington troops, under
Colonel Whalley, were towed
from Paslg to Morang Sunday
and landed under the cover Of a
well. directed fire from the tin
clad army gunboats, Napidan
and CovadOnga. The rebels
were entrenched on the outskirts
of the town and reserved their
fire until the troops were ashore
In toe open. The American ar
tillery opened fire on the insur-
gents and drove them from their
position, killing nine and wound.
ing five. The Washingtons then
took the town, the rebels fleeing
to the hills, while the Americans
were on their way to Morang the
insurgents opened fire from shore
betteries at AncOna, the first shot
striking the Covadonga's awning
aft. The range was thirty five
hundred yards. The Napidan was
also fired at.
Several escaped insurgents
came through the lines and re-
ported during the night. The un-
eveness Of the country prevents
the maintenance Of a complete
Gordon Of troops. Wires have
been cut continually and have
been final " abandoned, and COM
munication is kept up via Paslg.
The toughest country traversed
by Americans was IN the vicinity
of Antipolo. Transportation, over
it was impossible, even the signal
service wagons were abandoned.
Five Cinnamon deserted signal
service yesterday. Remaining
ones were unable to carry the
wires. Sergeant Wadak with the
wire repairing party was cut off
behind the lines. Lieutenant
Gibbs with a handful of men
rushed to Wadak's rescue and
routed the enemy who opposed
his return.
First Lieutenant Hawthorn, OF
Battery +, First artillery, was un-
able to proceed owing to the i'm
passable condition of the country.
He was compelled to burn the
wagons of the artillery and am,
munition to prevent it falling
into the hands Of the enemy.
Fighting was lively all along the
line.
Washington, June 5.-The war
department officials are extreme
ly reticent az to last nights con-
ference between the president
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
ALLIANCE DEPARTMENT.
IL. r. NISBET Editor.

Our next County Alliance meet
ing will be held on the 2nd Friday
in July, and we all know that it is
the most important meeting of
the year. At that time we elect
officers of the County Alliance
and delegate to the State ALI
ance meeting, and at the State
meeting there will be a meeting
of the county trustee stockholders
of the State Exchange. 1t is verv
important that we have a repre-
sentative at these meetings. Now,
in order to DO that, we should 60
to work and revive our Sub Ali
ances. Reorganize as many as
possible and have one of the full
est and best county meetings III
the history Of the Alliance. We
know it is very busy time with
the farmer; but let's remember
that we need the Alliance now as
much, or more, than ever before.
Nearly everything is now CON
trolled by trust of some kind,
and We need our Alliance organ
ization for self-protectIon and
aggressive work. Our State Ex-
change is worth everv year many
times what it costs. We save in
the article of fertilizers alone
thousands of dollars every year
to the farmers uf the state. and
If we would patrOnize as we
should do, there Is no telling what
We would be able to accomplish.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

conditions in the production and
distribution of crops, necessity of
a thorough knowledge of the mar
kets, are matters that can be dis
cussed and effectually acted upon,
nowhere better than by means of
organization, and, indeed, such
can be made the forum of the far
mer and the source of invaluable
information.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

and Generals Meiklejohn and
Corbin. General Otis does
not propose to suspend op-
Grafton on account of the rainy
season, and it is almost certain
that Lawton's advance was not
the only subjects Of the confer
ence, but matters of more impor-
tance affecting the situation in
the Philippines was considered.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
LET Us CALL A HALT.
Tho Cotton Growers SLOnId
QuicklyOrganize to Meet Trusts
And Combines.
Cotton Planters journal.

bottoh i1duICTS Journal
If ever there were a time when
demand was made upon the
cotton growers of the South TO
call halt and take a reckon
ing, that day is now at hand. On
all sides we learn C." trusts. com.
bines, unions and associations.
concentrating to promote certain
interests. We have the cotton
exchanges, the merchants ex.
changes, grocers' unions, and
every line with which cotton
growers have to deal are Organized
and act as a unit for the better.
ment and protection of their bus
iness. Nearly every article es-
sential to the cotton grower is
we'll protected by some kind of
"trusts' or union, and vet the
cotton growers remain divided
and helpless-dependent on the
good graces and selfish interests
OF their commercial communi-
cants. 1t has become very "chcst
nutty' TO cant and rccant the
shortcomings ,C n,,. co,.,..-
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

DeWitt's Little Early Risers act as
a faultless pill should, cleansing and
revivinS the system instead Of weak
ening it. They are mild and sure,
small and pleasant to take, and entire
ly free from Objectionable drugs. They
assist rather than compel. Crawford
Bros.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine
creates good Appetite, Tones and
Strengthens the Stomach, and builds
up the Health.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

Pure blood is full of Life and Vital
ity, and carries Vigor to the organs OF
the body. DIR. Nj. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine creates rich, pure blood.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

TO permanently cure Melancholy,
Difficulty of Breathing and Swimming
OF Head. use Simmons Squaw Vine
Wine or Tablets.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
Growers Union. but this is large


We are not unaware of the
much sense and nonsense that
has been written about the bad
faith of the planters in upholding
their resolutions. We know
these resolutions have been
"mOre honored in the breach
than in the observance aud yet
we have enough faith in the in
telligence OF our constituency to
believe they will yet awake to
see their wants and turn from
the error of their way. This is
no time TO listen to the doleful
tune Of the pesslmist-what we
want are ways and means-and
every planter should constitute
himself committeeman to con
tribute something toward an
organization that can cope with
the combined sources with which
he has to deal. The power and
effect of organization is too well
known to take your time and our
space to discuss. There should
be some way-some mothod, some
organ-to advise you Of the ap
proach of an enemy of visit of
Il friend. Self protection is a law
Of nature, and there are none
more able to protect their interest
than the cotton growers. if thev
will onl V combine their forces.
Our Western States TEEN with
agricultural organizations, and
results have been most beneficial
and gratifying. Our honorable
Secretary of Agriculture has said:
IL am glad to testify that the
spirit of improvement and pro-
greSs is more general among
American farmers than ever be.
fore, and the necessity OF organ
iZation and education along lines
pertaining to economic produc-
ton is more fully recognized!
etc"
1t Is not our argument that all
the world is inimicable to the far
mer. There is coming to be a
more intelligent understanding of
the inter-dependence of the
various industries, and a recog-
milton of the fact that no one
legitimate industy can exist by
preying upon another; they are
largely inter dependent and the
prosperity of one should mean
the prosperity of all. Theoret
lcally. the farmer is an indepen-
dent character, ana his cOnserva-
tism is a safeguard to society. But
he is not Independent so long as
he feels he is being oppressed.
Wp Woull have bn farp,or toIyn
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

DIR NJ. A. Simmons LIVER Medicine
has national reputation, extending
over about sixty years, as most sue
cesSful Liver Regulator.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

To relieve Sick Stomach during
Pregnancy, Tone mp the System and
give Courage for the Ordeal, take Sim
mons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

1t. III you want quick results you can
make no mistake by using DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp Root, the great kidney
dollar sizes. Sample bottle by mail
free, also pamphlet telling you how to
find out if you have kidney trouble.
Address, Or. kilmer & Co., bingham
ton, y. Y. 2
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-12-28
WANT Ed.

Advertisers often unintentention-
ally provide amusement for critical
readers. The following are select
ed from a collection that has been
made; "a lady wants to sell her pi-
ano, as she is going abroad in strong
iron frame" '"Lost near Highgate
Archway' an umbrella belonging to
a gentleman with a bent rib and a
bone handle" COSTA collie dog
by man on Saturday evening ans
wering to Jim with brass collar
round his neck aud muzzle." To
be disposed of, a mail phaeton, the
property of gentleman with a NOV
able headpiece as good as new" +"
Wanted. by respectable girl, her
passage to Europe; willing to take
care of children and a good sailor. "
For sale-A pianoforte, The property
of musician with carved legs'''
Wanted-A room by two gentlemen
about thirty feet long and twenty
feet broad" "Wanted-A boy to be
partly outside and partly behind the
counter "Wanted-A boy to de-
liver oysters who can ride bicycle. "
Wanted-An organist and boy to
blow the same
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-12-28
DOLLAR A POUND ORE,
Rich Strike Alleged to Have Been Made
at Stateline.

at Stateline.
The recent sensational strike,
which for some days past has kept
everyone guessing, has turned ont to
be in the Crown Point, situated
about threefourths of mile above
the town in Stateline district and di-
rectly between the Johnnie and the
Sunf.ower.
j. B. Smithson owner of the claim,
did the assessment work this year in
the old shaft, which is about sixty
feet deep, where the work has been
done on the claim for four years,
After finishing his work this year
he climbed up the hill along the
ledge about forty feet to store some
powder and tools in cleft o. rock
in doing which he broke off piece
of quartz that was Utterly sprinkled
with gold, and on investigation the
ledge proved to be about five feet
wide and all who have seen it agree
that it is another Johnnie and is eas.
lily worth dollar a pound. Salt
Lake Tribune.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-12-28
PIOCHE- NEVADA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER rs 1893.
SAwDUST GUNpowDER.
TAs Man Who Made and sold Cypress
Hams Has . Worthy Success
sOF I'm Mexico.

The man that sharpened shoe pegs
at both ends and sold them for wheat
was a genius, but he has his equal in
Mexico. says Stray Stories.
Some months ago one of the habitual
revolutionary fiareups was abeut to
commence in one of the belligerent lit
tie South American presidencies which
masquerade under the title of republics.
A couple of hundred men, marshaled
in opposition to the government, swore
solemn oaths and met nightly in an
abandoned hut at the entrance to a
swamp.
Enthusiasm was plentiful. but arms
were scarce, so purse was made up
and three of the party sent off to buy
ammunition.
They went to Mexico, where a cargo
of powder was delivered to them, and
after inspection was shipped to the
revolutionary headquarters. signal
gun was mounted on a hilltop, and
when the day and hour arrived the field
marshal of the revolutionary army
touched match to the fuse of the piece.
There was no response. The marshal
used all the matches in his silver match
box, but the gun refused to fire.
An investigation by the ''war office
followed, and the cargo of powder
proved to be nothing but mahogany
sawdust, which had been vigorously
stirred up with powdered graphite to
give it the proper color and appearance
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-12-28
POINTING TO PROSPERITY.

The long Congressional expert
ence of Mr. Mckinley, and especially
his years as chareman of the Comm
ittee of Ways and Means, and his
work on the Tariff which was pre-
sented to the couutry under his
name, naturally adds to the intrest
be feels as President III the condi-
tions of trade.
The speeches of the President on
his Western trip show that he has
been a close reader o; the trade re-
ports, and that his memory is keen
enough to contract the conditions of
to-day with those of the days Of his
predecessor.
In his ldress at Joliet. LII, on
Saturday he said:
"In 1898 we sent 5000, 600, 900
worth of American products abroad
in excess of what we bought abroad
and 100000, 900 in 1S99-all of
which was paid to the American peo-
pie and helped furnish pay to Amer
lean labor
"Ten years ago we imported 1856,
100000 Pounds of tin plate from the
other side. Last year we imported
100, 200, 900 pounds and manufacture
ed at home more than 500, ,000, 900
pounds of that prodnct. We not
only practically supply our own mar
ket, but we are beginning to export
tin plate.
elm 1894 we sent abroad Amer
ican locomotives valued at 81 900,
600. Our trade is not only growing
at home, but it is growing abroad,
These are notable instances of the
growth of American foreign trade.
Yet with these evidences of the
prosperity which has followed the
adoption of the thoroughly Protect
i've Tariff, there are those who would
strike down that Tariff and return to
the depression of the days which
marked the reign of the Wilson bill.
But the people will never trust a
party which advocates any attack
upon a Tariff which has replaced
dull times and brought US prosper
ity and happiness Philadelphia
Item.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-12-28
THE BOSTON WOMAN.
she Thoroughly Inculcates ana IL
Illustrates the True Principles
of Freedom.

Boston does not develop its character
through the medium of its aristocracy
alone, writes Margaret Allston in La
dies Home Journal. 1t is the most
democratic city in America, if not in the
world. 1t is both the cradle and nurse
of independence. Evidences of these
truths were set forth in the costumes of
the feminine mass in evidence at the
first symphony rehearsal | attended.
All of fashionable Boston was present,
and still the audience did not look fash
ionable from metropolitan stand
point. There were SO many women!
If you could hear the plant of that ex-
clamation you would understand at
once how oppressive in its preponder-
ance is the femininity of Boston. "Wom-
an" is stamped on every inch of Massa.
chusetts ground. (There can be even
too much Of good thing.) She is as
inevitable as the seasons. She is more
difficult to escape than the Mormon eye
She inculcates and illustrates the prin-
cipes of freedom all the way from her
emancipation creed to the shape of hel
waist and the length Of her stride when
she walks.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-12-28
Joke on Husbands.

A couple of ladies in Pana desired
to play joke on the husband of one
and got thingsinto pretty mess be-
fore they got through. The hus-
bands were absent from home when
the ladies gave birth to children,
twins being born to one and one to
the other.
The single baby was trasferred to the
bed Of the twins in order to make the
father of the twins think he was the
father oftriplets. Then after the joke
had been allowed to cause conster-
nation for time in the mind of the
supposed father of the triplets the
whole thing was exposed, but
the mothers were unable to identify
their children. One woman took
one and the other took two, but
neither is certain she has the right
ones. Mysteries and other evidences
of excitement are in order, but the
the complete identity of those will
never be established. The mother
of the twins will know that she has
one of her children, but which one?
w ,ile the mother of the one child
will never be certain that she hasn' t
one of the other woman's babies
Taylorville courier.