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A Fall Down.

The Hon. V. H. Laneford has qualified as an Election Commis
 sloner for Jefferson county. His appointment is fall down for the Jefferson county ring, who recon. mended, urged and made repeated visits to Little Rock to secure the appointment of H. k. c. Foster 10 fill the place made vacant by the resignation Of Mr. A. B. Grace. Gov. Joues, we are informed, made out commission for Foster and was turned down by the sSeeretary of State, who refused to sign the
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We are authorized to announce MT. Gabe Meyer as a candidate for collection as Alderman from the Second ward. Mr. Meyer has m ade the people a most capable and efficient councilman, and will no douot be re elected
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Hon. W. J. Bryan will lecture at Hot Springs on the 25th inst, for the benefit of the Pythian Sani- tarium. and will address the Arkan- sas legislature at Little Rock on the 27th.
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Nr. George R. Kaufman, of the Grand Leader, has been awarded d diploma by the Harmon's Journal of Window Dressing and Decorating. It is the first sprize for Februnry in the winuow dressing contest.
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Tom Kelly, white prisoner who had been on the chain gang serving time for small offense for the past two weeks, quietly left for parts un- known Saturday while the pris on- CTS were eating dinner.
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IHR. ne LHlHsAlFl CAA''I AAi es en at the Bluff City Club hall Thursday night for the benefit of it's members, was one of the most successful amateur theatricals ever given at those quarters. In all the society folks took
 the best advantage possible of the week just passed.
 Society win not resume it's
 unntnd ,ntiuitu nftnr
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VISITORS HONORED-Miss Owen
 Hogg again demonstrated her well kDown efficiency as hostess on last Tuesday evening, when she charmingly received a nun Der oi friends at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Crawford on Chestnut street. The delightful gathering was com plimentary to Miss Katherine Story, of Harrison, Ark, who is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Goree, and Miss Dews. of Camden, who is visiting Mrs. NJ. c. Jones and family. The small crowd present enjoyed them selves immensely by participating in several very select games and other unique modes of entertainment, Those present were Misses Dews, Katherine Story, Mary Gillespie, Willie Smart, Owen Hogg, Messrs. J. H. Thach, R. F. Haden, W. C.. Hudson, G. s. Valiant, Dr. G. A. Hogg, and Mrs. J. W. Crawford.
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THE VALHALLA'S INITIAL
 A EYENT-One of the most prom ising and select social organizations in this city is the Yalhalla Club. It's membership is very large and it en- joys the distinction of being the on- ly gentle organization in the city that has elega0 tly fitted quarters. On last Thursday evening the Val halla rendered it's members an infor- mdl euchre party; in fact it was the initial event of that organization. MT. and Mrs. J T. Bradford chaper- oned large party of oung folks to the clubs eiegantlys fitted parlors on that occasion and several enjoyable hours were spent in the pleasing game of euchre. Two elegant prizes were awarded to the lucky players, who were Miss Sammie Sennett aud Mir. Will Owen. After the game the party repaired to a nearby cafe and enjoyed refreshing repast. Those in the party were Misses Sammie Sennett, Nell Collier, Edna Brooks, Mamie Bradford, Blanche Fox, Het- tie Allen and Azuba Thompson; Messrs. B. J. Saunders, Will ON ems Rufus Arnold, Harry Bradford, Dr. R. c. Thompson, Dilla1d Saunders and Frank Ragland; Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Bradford.
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Mir. NJ. Danahur left ys afternoon on a short visit tq tives at Little Rock.
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TACKEY PARTY-Prof. J. C..
 Wei~sner rendered his dancing class a tackey party and german last night, which was enjoyed to the fnll- est extent by the members. The cos tunes were both original and riuicu- lous and so well did each member carry out his part that it was al- most impossible to decide whose costume was the best. The german was led by Professor Weissner in his usual graceful manner, which added much to the pleasures of the evening.
 During the latter part of the eyen- ing the visitors were allowed to par ticipate in the dance. In all the af- fair was most delightful one.
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tween" so to speak. There is an excuse though, taking into consideration the fact
 that Lent is in progress, and also the inclement weather. The Valhalla Club made it's '99 debut at it's elegantly furnished hall on West Sec ond avenue Thursday even
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Mir. Bryan refuses to be Hobson- lZsd.
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this event. A large cror, pated in the evenings nlo.' consisted chiefly of dars' Ed win Kerwin and ladv ,' Merlo, and Mir. A. Tucko, Miss Maud Kaufman. r.s artistic and up-to-dato F and were enthusiastieans
 The occasion was the clo.,l in the history of the Estsa Club for this season. Tb.' is one of the most enterns ganizations in our city and affairs during '9S-'99 hayo social successes.
 A KODAK AFFAIR-anl I \ really enjoyable afal. the past week was the eDt.1 of the Bachelor Maids by x Galbraith at her pretty East Sixth avenue Wednesd,E
  noon, Miss Galbraith rpos "Maids" with her usual z, and grace and her soft. swss1 asi of welcome won the admi,, !; all. The "Maids," when tbs, ble. 1always enjoy themssI they certainly had their shs. on thls occasion. Miss G' made the afternoon one of for her guests. Kodaks wa on thls occasion, and numhs cellent pictures will be a resr ladies efforts to successful each other. A delightful me treatments were served. Inn X, ent were Misses Bird Martt | mic Sennett, Grace York. Ed ledge, Nell Collier, Edna Emma White, Maggie Rutlea Ella Galbraith. Miss Emma will act as hostess for tb club this week.
 TWO CHARMING BELLEl A ORED-Hospitality rei preme Wednesday afternoorE Mrs. Chas. Bloom gave a EE. her home on West Third h complimentary to Miss M Wertheimer, of Birmingha who is the guest of her cous 5. Beatrice Wertheimer, and N nYe Winklein. of Memphis, E, the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. zheim. Mrs. Blooms homR cordance with spring, wa E somely arranged with deel of white and yellow, and tha ty-6ve young ladies who ws ent and costumed in their g afternoon attire, added mors to the scene. The much game of euchre was indulgek several hours and proved tH very exciting amusement, H were eager to be the possaf the handsome prizes offereiB Winklein and Miss May Mey# the first and second prize resis ly. Later in the afternoon thss repaired to the spacious dinias and partoOk of a seasonable <
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THE CLOVER LEAF CLUB
 While the older folks arc enjoy- ing themselNe es in Pine Bluffs busy social " hirl the progressive little folks should not be lost sight of. It was a happy crowd of young people that assembled at the home of Mir. ". B. Alexander on West Sixth avenue Friday evening, to do honor to Miss Lutle Alexander. one of the foremost members of the Clover Leaf Club, an organization composed chiefly of young people.
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THE BAPTIST USIoN-Mr. and
 X Mrs. W. D. Brady gracefully re- ceiyeG the Baptist Young Peoples Union at their handsome residence on Lakeside Fri day evening. Notwithstanding very inelement weather prevailed, a large and appreciative crowd attended The evening was most enjoyably spent. Several vocal and instru- mental selections were favored the assemblage by the accomplished guests. dainty luncheon was served.
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84KTORMONISM" ABLY DIS-
 A@ CUSSED.-The members of the KY Club assembled at the Tru- lock parlors Thursday evering, where they were warmly received by Mir. Fred Dilley, who acted as host on that occasion. The XIV club ia composed of members who have deep thinking qualities, are able takers and men who are well versed on all public and up-to. date ques- tions. This was plainly shown at this meeting when "Mormonism',- subject that is now being dis cussed throughout the United States was chosen as a subject for dis eussion. Each handled the subject with much care and thought, and many fine and we'll made points were brought out in their talks. After the subject had been discussed from each side, the guests were in- vited into the dining room, where Mine Host Dryburg had an elegant supper served in courses.
 1[
 A ST. PATRICK'S BALL-rhe members of the Estelle Social Club enjoyed the gala occasion of the season at it's hall on West Sec ond aveR ue Friday night. when it rendered it's members a St. Patrick bal masque. There were comical. fancy and tacky costumes, in fact costumes of every description. The favorite color Of "Old Oirelando was more conspicuous than any other at
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A SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.-Mrs. 4 n Ben Meyer and son, Henry, Of Birmingham. Ala, who are guests of relatives here, were the recipients of the well-known hospitality of Mir. and Mrs. Adolph Bluthenthal, at their cosy home on West Fifth Avenue, Thursday evening. They rendered the above named visitors a six o'clock dinner, which was served in courses, and the excellence of same showed the efficiency of the hostess in selecting a spread for such an oc. casion. After the much enjoyed luncheon the guests remained for several hours reviewing fond recol- lections of olden times, as they were former residents of this city. Those present were Mrs. Ben Meyer, MT. Henry Meyer, Misses Josie Bluthen- thai, Kettle Meyer and Etta Solm- son. Rev. J. s. Kornfeld, MT. and Mrs. Adolph Bluthenthal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-04-14

SO near that heard the horrible hummlng
of the ball, and the third To this day
they know not all they did, nor, for the
matter of that, did l at the time.
We had let the boats come near, that we
might shoot with effect, and had fired and
was about to pass the rifle to Gertrude, who
in my excitement fancied had by this time
returned to the companion, when to my
establishment l saw she was not behind me.
There was no time for protracted search,
for, as sprang from the cabin, where | had
gone to look for her, l heard her brother
discharge two pistols in quick succession and
saw boat sweep under our counter. In an
instant it had hooked on to our starboard
channels. With round oath Ames seized
the two remaining pistols and poured their
contents into it with scarce chance of
missing, while l rushed to his side, and
lifting the heavy hatch cover from the cabin,
against which it had been leaning, hurled it
on to the heads of the packed mass below.
Beyond the fact that no man boarded the
schooner at this point, what execution was
made by the broad and bulky timber never
knew, for at that moment the third shot
from the schooner struck the foretopmast
Just above the hounds. In laundering
crash down came the spar with the square.
sail, the outer canvas, topmast, fore and
back stays, blocks and upper running, gear
in general, the broken mast shifting the
deck with the sound of an explosion.
The din of the shot and the tumblng
wreck slowed me around as though l had
been on pivot, but it was only to see that
all was lost. From beneath the foresail
boom saw that the other boats had board
ed us on the larboard bow, and already half
a score of men were swarming over the side.
Even then my thoughts went to the girl,
but she was nowhere in sight. Body and
brain work quickly in times of excitement,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-04-14

and thinking that possibly she had fallen
through the gaping hatch and into the hold,
though time was scant sprang for the
opening and looked down, calling her by
name. There came no answer, neither was
her body in sight, the dull gray of the lead
alone meeting my eye. Springng again to
rly feet, drew my cutlass and retreated to
the quarter deck where stood Ames with
drawn steel, his back braced against the
wheel and his breath coming and going as
though from violent exertion.
lis the final stand, my lad" ex-
claimed, as l ranged myself by his side and
turned to face flor the last time, I thought)
the enemy, who We're now pouring aft.
Gertrude is gone! could find her no.
where"
II know it'll" he painted. "The games up,
marked her when She"
lost the rest, for at that instant an Off
GER whom / at once recognized came run
ming up, followed by half dozen marines.
AS he caught sight of me he halted, and,
cycling me with profound astonishment, sud-
denly broke out
"Good God! It's Thorndyke! Touch not
that man, on your lives" he shouted.
Here's game worth a whole watch! Sur
render, We rebel! Throw down your arms
and surrender! Can't you see you are
beaten? You doubly damned spy, the rope
will have its own! BY Saint George, but
his Ia luck" ..-z. 4.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-04-14

marines. IT was rcammelI. With little
upon him save a shirt and his small clothes,
be broke through the half circle that com-
passed us, hating just within It's limits. He
was horrible object. His hair hung tam
gled over his shoulders; his eyes were fierce
and bloodshot; his face was distorted by
rage, and its pallor was startling Without
a word of warning he called me vile name,
and with an oath raised pistol he had
probably snatched from some one and, level.
ing it at me, fired. The ball passed betwi1t
my body and elbow without touching the
skin, but it struck Ames, who was just be-
hind me. heard deep groan az the youth
fell to the deck, his head striking the plank
ing with heavy blow, and a number Of
hands sprang upon the Infatuated officer and
dragged him backward
1t was done in an instant The shock and
suddenness of the attack came like a thun-
derbolt, and yet retained my presence Of
mind. With my eye still fixed on my enc
mics, I stopped to one knee and felt for the
hand of my friend, calling on him to speaki
but no sound came to my repeated appeal,
and the hand I found gave no answering
pressure. He was dead past doubt, and had
quickly joined his sister, who, in some man
ner unknown to me, had gone before him.
1t was the eliminating wave Of disaster,
and for the moment felt like sinking boz
meath it, Within quarter hour by vio-
lence I had been bereft of my two COM
panions, and thus was I suddenly freed from
my obligation to live. With none left for /
whom to combat, surrounded by triumphant
enemies, and before me ruin in the shape Of
the moose, it was now my right, as well a
considered duty, to preserve myself from the
disgrace of being hanged as spy. "Twould
he but short struggle, moments wild
agony, perhaps, and then the end. braced
myself for the ordeal. Rising to my feet,
gave a last glance around, my eye taking Ia +
the vast sweep of the sea, on deck the ma
rines still wrestling with the murderous
royalist, and, hurrying aft, Belden, followed
by Lounsbury. Then turning my thoughts
| aloft, l had revelation, without theI
slightest mental effort, without the slightest +
bending of the mind toward any refuge this,
side of the great unknown, possible-ay, |
! probable-way of escape opened before me. |
As the angel of the Lord at the last moment
called on Abraham to desist from the sacri- |
| fee of his son, SO burst this light out Of
thick darkness and showed me my work wasI
rot yet finished. More than willing was to |
| grasp this more than chance. AS though q |
I stone had been rolled from my chest, / took
| a deep breath, and quickly unloosing my
| belt, threw both cutlass and scabbard to the
deck, then turning, with stride reached
! the rail and cast myself headlong into ths|
| sea.
ITO be Continued
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-04-14

..S,t,en,lar >, wa o,t <a,a.,, -,
,oo;foratnd +, t,rn or, tba IorJ roi
Come and Take mo i va o,n hmt twill, not bs
alive Yon,. rona l. not for mo nor viii tba
colors aloft he strncl, While i stand on tb;s
Gncl,l have oiven ovar this world and
fear neither We nor the mink shr;mns at vour
hoc;l Come now and clutch ynnr lucl,jn
If was strong "a two men before. felt
The strength of ten within me "a I smoke.
lbe swatb would have moved tbrouoh
that press would have brought the bullet
invited, but there was no advance. True,
the crowd showed tendency to rush in as
thus detied them, and several muskets
were leveled at us. but Belden nipped the
act by waving his sword and threatening
punishment to the first man who fired a gun
or advanced without orders.
1t was plain that to him the prize was a
tremendous one, nor would he have the
glory of defeating me dimmed by my death,
and to this ambition to take me alive and
see me hanged was doubtless due my final
safety.
Saving the two shots from the first boat,
not small arm had been fired by them up
to this time, their determination to carry
the vessel by cold steel alone being apparent
all through the attack. AS my eye ranged
over the circle of men that spread about us
and hemmed us to the taffrail (yet for all
their numbers were held off by the COM
mand of their officer), saw many face
well known to me ashore, but not one ex.
pressing an atom of mercy. With watch
full look ! anticipated any possible onset,
and yet through all the pent vigor of tight
ened nerves and stifened muscles my gaze
played beyond their lines and marked the
details of the surroundings.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-04-14
S. S. S. Is the Only
Remedy Equal to this
Obstinate Disease.

The serious consequences which Scrofua surely leads
should impress upon those afflicted with it the vital i'm
portance of wasting time upon treatment which
possibly effect In many where the wrong
treatment has been relied upon complicated gandular
swengs have resulted which the doctors insist that
dangerous surgical operation is necessary.
Mr. IL p Thompson of Milledgeyille, Ga, writes: "a
which had to be anced and caused much suffering.
treated for long while, but the physicians
able to me, and my condition bad when
began their treatment Many blood remedies used
but without effect Some one recommended S s., and
began to improve had taken few bottles.
Continuing the remedy, cured permanently,
and have had sign Of the disease return Swi
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-04-14
S. S. S. FOR The BLOOD

the only remedy which
enduring suffering which gradually surely
Scroua
blood
Swift Specific Company, Atlanta Georgia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-04-14
Only ONE CURE
FOR SCR0FULA,

There are dozens of remedies recommended for
Scrofula, some of them no doubt being able to
afford temporary relief, but S. s. s. is absolutely
the only remedy which completely cures it.
Scrofula is one of the most obstinate, deep-seated
blood diseases, and is beyond the reach of the
many so-called purifiers and tonics because some-
lie, and never fails to cure Scrofula, because it
g disease, thus permanently eliminating every
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-10-27
A THOUSAND TONGUES

Could not express the rapture of
Annie r. Springer, of Philadelphia,
when DR.. Kings New Discovery
cured her of a barking cough that for
many years had made life a burden.
She says: ''After all other remedies
and doctors failed it soon removed the
pain in my chest and l can now sleep
%soundly. something ] can scarcely re-
member doing before. l feel like
sounding its praises throughout the
Universe" DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry is guaranteed TO curc all troubles
OF the Throat, Chest or Lungs. Price
soc and 81. Trial bottle free at John
Tull's drug store.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-10-27
Fish and Oysters.

Fine Fish and Oysters every
Tuesday and Saturday. Prices
to regular customers: Oysters,
Soc per quart OF ; quarts for
$1.OO. Fish, poe per bunch or
) punches for 80 cents.
The customer buying the
greatest quantity of oysters
between this date and Thanks
giving will be presented with a
quart free of charge, and the
person buying the greatest
quantity of fish, ? punches.
My fish and oysters guaran-
teed fresh and nice.
All orders promptly and care
fully attended to.
Thanking my friends for
their past liberal support.
THOs. LOwDERMILK.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-10-27
G. AND

AO>AAA AAANb LIZ
CHS Murphy took squad
of railroad hands to Virginia
Monday.
Miss Mamie T. Erwin, of
Asheville, is visiting at Maj.
Wilson's.
Attorney J. T. Perkins has
been attending Burnsville
court this week.
Judge Avery spent a few
days this week in the western
part of the State.
Mr.. Vance Henkle spent
Sunday with his wife, who is
visiting in Morganton.
Mr.. George Bradford, of
Hickory, is visiting his
mother, who clerks in the
Cash Racket Store.
Mr.. w. c. Erwin spent
Monday night IN Lenoir. He
was looking up some records
in the Registers Office, SAYS
the Topic.
Miss Constance Satterlee
left for Washington Monday,
after a visit of several days to
her brother Rev. Churchill
Satterlee.
Miss Fannie Fields, after a
visit of several days to Miss
Winnie Patton, in Morganton,
returned Monday to her heme
in Hickory.
Miss Bessie Dickson lost
her pocket-book on the street
a week or two ago. It was
found by Mr.. John Britain
and returned to her on Satur-
day, with contents intact.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-10-27
NOTICE.
MoRGANroN. n. c.,

y ny -
August 10Th. 1889.
Effective September 1st, 1899. all
freight not promptly removed from the
custody of the Railway Company will
be subject to the following charges tor
storage:
RATES FOR STORAGE OF CAR
LOAD FREIGHT.
For storage Of car load freight that
may be unloaded in Station Buildings
or Warehouses or the Transportation
Company 81 90 per month or fraction
thereof for the first month, and $3.50
tor each succeeding month or fraction
thereof ; charge for first month includes
cost of unloading, if unloaded dy con-
signee, charge for first month or frac-
ton thereof shall be $3.50 per car. but
charge for fractional part OF month
shall not exceed car service rate of
S1.OO per day.
At POINTS where public warehouses
ale located. storage charge shall not be
less than charge of such public ware
houses.
RATES FOR STORAGE OF Or
BINARY PACKAGE FREIGHT.
All package freight not removed by
owner from the custody of the Rail
way Company within forty eight hours,
not including Sundays or legal holi
days. computed from II 100 noon of
the day following the date Of arrival.
shall thereafter be subject to a charge
for storage each day or fraction OF a
day that such consignments may re-
main in custody of the Railway Com
pany, us follows:
In less than car load quantities /
cent per 100 pounds per day, with
minimum charge of ) cents for any one
package or lot for one c%onsignee, bn:
not more than 81 90 per day for any
II consignment not in excess OF q
car load.
J. w. WILSON, JR.,
Agt. Sou. R'y.