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Sharp County record., 1899-10-27

The shortest Honeymoon and
the quickest application for di.
vorce on record are reported by
Winfield (Kan.) Courier, On
Monday of last week a resident
Of Pawnee, Oklahoma, was mar
ried to a young woman OF Win
field. 1t was noticed that the
bridegroom was somewhat under
the influence Of liquor during the
ceremony, and when he retired
to the room Of his bride he. sat
down in a chair and at once went
to sleep, When he awakene q
two hours later his bride was
still with him,sbut she had been
transformed from an aifectionate
girl to an angry aud disguised
woman. She turned a deaf ear
TO all his his apologies and md qntreat::
les and walked out Of the room
and straight to a lawyers office,
where she, commenced action for
divorce.
Sharp County record., 1899-10-27

Miss Susie MARSHALL Of New
York city has sued 5. Seelig Of
Helena for $1,000 damages, the
charge being that that he falsely
represented to her that Helena
was q healthfqql city and a social
center, thereby inducing her to
go there and take charge Of the
dresssmaking department Of See
Jig, Bruen & Co. She alleges
that her health was poor during
her stay there; that the popula-
ton of tae city had been vastly
oyorstaved by Mr.. Seelig and
that she suffered in pocket and
in health, Mr.. Seelig is Presi:
dent CT the First National Bank
and quite wealthy, having oeen a
successful merchant in Helena
for thirty years. He laughs at
the idea Of Miss Marshall trying
to prove her allegations and is
quite ready 70 meet the issue,
IT is a queer suit.
Sharp County record., 1899-10-27
4 Souvenir s,o,.

Hicks-Therc are some summer girls
who are constant, There's Sadie Small,
Tor example She kept company with
Fred Dunman all the winter.
Wicks--ies, and they made love 10
each other furiously; but what OF that {?
IL was only In remembrance Of their
country Irritation last summer, A sort
o. OF souvenir spoon, 80 TO speak, Boston
Transcript,
Sharp County record., 1899-10-27
The Great Presidential Campaign Of Id

The policies of the great political parties now ben,
the candid ates discussed The voice of the people as
at the approaching presidential election will probably decd, Nv
the nation for the decade Every citizen study the
topS that are to come before the people Now the time IS
every voter subscribe for the best and most reliable pape
The Semi. Weekly Republic the whole field of n
While is Democratic it publishes the in regard to ali r
ties without pedudcc Its telegraphc and cable yery
or to all Others Its special features the best In fact
for that large class of readers who afford or do not
the daily papers Subscription 81 per Address all ord
THE REPVRUIC 81 Jo,.
Sharp County record., 1899-10-27

"Got a good joke on myself" said the
man who has accumulated a little prop
erty by hard work 81 asked my wife
VIVA, was the difference between me
and n horse, intending 10 say that was
n forehanded man and the horse was n
four'foot,d beast, What do you sup.
pose she SOid2"
"Glve 1t up" said The Other man,
Said she guessed IL must be the
length OF my ears'"-lndionapolis Jour.
nal
Sharp County record., 1899-10-27
The following sensible sugge'

The following sensible sugges-
ton is from the Sewer County
Democrat, and is timely; "Teo
many young men are moving 70
town. There is no better no no
happier place to dwell than than on
the farm. Secure you q home;
make it convenient; surround
yourself with comforts; give
your farm the Same close atten-
ton that q merchant gives his
store; DO satisfied; and then you
will DO happier than 90 per cent
pl the inhabitants Of towns"
Sharp County record., 1899-10-27
Directory.
RELIGIOUS.

RELIGIOUS.
Preaching al tina Methodist ehnrcn w
bird sundays In each month Kew
Walker pastor, Everybody invited
Preaching At the Christian church w
night before thp second sunday W M'' /
by Thos. n. Milholland Of nates''lW'
suniay-School every sunday morn,ll
o'clock at tn. Methodist church. EvsnM
invited to come q. J. WlEVI
superpls'
Sharp County record., 1899-10-27

Toilers, not drcamers, are the
worlds builders.
Volcanic Eruptions
Are graz !, but skin eruptions
rob life of joy. Bucklen's Ami
ca Salve cures them, also old
running and fever sores, ulcers,
boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts,
bruises, burns, scalds, chapped
hands, chilblains. Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out pains
and aches. Only 25cts. a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by
druggist SNOW.
Philadelphia has the largest
locomotive works in the wur4u.
DR.. M. A. Simmons liver medi-
cine quickens the appetite, aids
digestion, gives tone and vigo
to all the functions, and fortifie
the system against epidemic in.
fluences. Sold by Snow the
druggist.
The cheaper the man the tough
er the story he will tell.
Rapid, safe and comparatively
painless delivery results from
continued use OF Simmons squaw
vine wine or tablets. Sold by
Snow the druggist.
! Men abuse the fool doctrines of
others, but are faithful to theirs.
On the 10 of December, 1897,
Rev. S. A, Donahoe, pastor M.
E. Church, South, PIT. Pleasant,
W. Va, contracted a severe cold
which was attended from the
beginning by violent coughing.
He says: "After restoring to a
number Of so.called specifics,
usually kept in the house, to no
purpose, purchased a bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
which acted like a charm.
most cheerfully recommend it to
the public" For sale by all
dealers in Evening Shade and j.
A. Lamar, Cave City.
A young pig eats so much be-
cause he wants to be a hog.
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey
combines new and valuable
medicinal agencies. 1t advances
a new theory in the treatment Of
coughs, colds, lung and bron-
chial affections. 1t cures and
cures quickly. 1t affords imme-
diate relief to consumptives, and
many who were thought to have
consumption have been cured by
its use. Sold by Snow the
druggist.
When you hate a man either
fight him or say nothing.
To stimulate a sluggish liver,
Danish biliousness, dispense dys-
pepsia, prevent sick and nervous
headache, use Dr.. M. A. Sim.
mons liver medicine, Sold by
Snow the druggist,
Some people run as easily as
the color in red bunting.
To strengthen the generative
organs, prevent miscarriage and
bring joy to childless homes take
Simmons squaw vine wine or
tablets. Sold by druggist Snow.
Buffalo Bills Indians object to
playing Spaniards.
DR.. M. A. Simmons liver medi-
cine has greatly benefited others
and is reasonably certain 10 do
you good. Try it! Sold by
Snow the druggist.
England has ordered canned
meats from tho Uuit9d States.
Quick, easy labor and rapid
recovery are guaranteed by use
OF Simmons squaw vine wine or
tablets, Sold by Snow the
Kruger says the Lord told him
to fight. |
False teeth will do to eat with,
but glass eyes won't do to see
with" ,oae NJ aioht is n enpiono
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-05
A Thoughtful Look Ahead.

In the discussions of the great questions
that will come before the constitutional
convention, not one more far-sighted, more
thoughtful, has appeared than this COM
ment of the Vernon Courier:
An old negro, "a years of age, picked up
his first reader last week and went to
school with his great grandchild in coun-
ty in South Alabama. The notices of this
event in the press have been rather jocular.
There is a serious side of this matter That
the old negro sees what is coming is very
true. What will be the effect on the WHITE
race? The white boy can say that L am a
descendant of a confederate soldier ana
being unable to read and write will not de-
bar me from voting. The negro must nght
for his elective franchise. In the one IN
stance there Is a prize held up to the young
negro, and in the other case the energies OF
the white boy are blunted. This may be a
good move, but it is serious one our
solons should think seriously before max
ing such radical and serious changes In the
organic law. OF course loss OF represent
tation in congress means nothing serious
To us: but what will be the natural and
proximate consequences of such law-mak-
ing as Is now proposed. prize to the
white boy to grow up in ignorance ana Tor
the negro to educate himself. In twenty
years what are the possibilities of such a
change,
Vernon is in Lamar county, county
that contains many white people and Few
negroes, and some of these white people
cannot read and write, and some of them
were not confederate soldiers; and yet the
Courier looks courageously and conscien-
tiously ahead and sees trouble, unless in
the long run the ballot be brought to an
alternative basis of intelligence and tax
paying.
The more the 1857 clause of the Louisi-
ana constitution, or of any similar device,
is studied. the less 1t commends itself to
public favor The Mississippi plan involves
dishonesty at the ballot box, and the de-
moralization that always attends public
dishonesty. The Louisiana plan entails up
on the state to the end of the constitution
al provision body of unintelligent voters.
Better than either is plan that while in
the present time 1t lets in all white voters,
In the long run it places the suffrage on a
square basis of intelligence or tax-paying.
The man who pays taxes should have rep
resentation. The man who can read and
write should be trusted with the ballot.
This plan meets all objections and answers
every pledge of the state democratic plat
| form; An alternative intelligence and prop
erty qualification; all soldiers. and all that
the next legislature confers the right of
suffrage upon
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-05
MaYor Drennen.

The Age-Herald salutes W. M. Drennen
this morning as the next mayor of Biz
mingham. He was yesterday chosen as the
nominee of the democratic primary for the
second greatest office in Alabama. The
mayor of Birmingham ranks only second in
Importance to the governor of the state.
Mel Drennen, as he is Familiarity known,
made a gallant and successful contest
against one of the ablest and most respect
ed citizens of Birmingham. He fought
manly fight, and won. He is business
man, pure and simple-without frilis or
furbelows. Though young, he has been
successful in the management of his own
affairs. and presumably he will manage the
city's business conservatively and to the
thorough satisfaction of the people. He
believes, with the Age-Herald in better ed
ucational facilities of all kinds. and If bus
mess ability in the mayors office can con-
tinue and even improve the Soou "oiA
which Mayor Evans has begun, Mr.. Dren-
men will do 1t.
That Mel Drennen has the thorough con-
fidence of the people was demonstrated
Yesterday His administration will have
the support of all the people who look to
him to conduct the city government under
those true business principles which have
made him prominent and gained for him
the respect and confidence of this COM
munity.
The Age-Herald believes Mel Bremen
will make a good and strong mayor. He
Is young man of courage, judgment, con-
servatism and ability.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-05

new possessions; and no account is made
of the ten millions of blacks that are on
the white mans hands in these states.
What is true of the southern states of this
country is also true to a great extent in
all the countries of America, from the Rio
Grande to the Horn. In all of them The
white man is heavily burdened. The while
man rarely escapes with his own proper
burden. Italy is not mentioned in the
table, but it, too, has burden in Africa,
and is preparing to take on still greater
burden in China. The people of Switze--
land and of Hungary are peculiarly
fortunate in this respect, and so are the
people of Norway and Sweden. The white
mans burden rests upon all the rest-upon
little Belgium, and the Netherlands, and
Portugal Spain, through the fortunes of
war, has been largely relieved of a heavy
burden of this nature, and she may fifty
years hence be able to congratulate her
self upon her escape from heavy and I'm
satisfactory task
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-05

and whose leadership has for itz only re-
suit the irritation OF the whites and the
Indictment of an unfortunate and danger
Gus race prejudice--a condition Of which
he is always the chief victim. On the
other hand, however, there is white rab-
BILE, both north and south, which is eluolly
objectionable-in the slums of our manu-
featuring towns and districts even more
so-equally ignorant equally under the In
huence of corrupt and incendiary leaders,
and equally unfit for the duties and priv-
leges of American citizenship. We have
certainly much to fear from these as
from the negroes. Indeed, as we have said
before, If 1t came to a choice between the
two classes, should prefer the negroes
of the agricultural districts of the south
as being the more conservative and the
more patriotic element. 1t must moi be
forgotten that the negroes have not yet
raised the red flag or furnished US with
professional assassins and :lynamiters
What this country wants for its protee-
ton and its welfare, politically speaking, is
a suffrage law under which no one who
is ignorant, corrupt or hcen1iary can
hold the franchise. The reform needed to
bring about this contamination should not
be intrusted to partisans. We should nave
no laws to make this state democratic or
that state republican. Such laws disgrace
us as nation, imperil the institutions of
free government, and set us back meal
culably in the march of trus civilization.
The standard of citizenship should be ele-
waited and ennobled. We should make the
ballot an object of emulation and of OK
cellence 1t should not be dragged in the
slime of anarchy or brutallzed i'll the
gloom of barbarism. The exercise of the
right of suffrage should be made a cere-
mony of worth and patriotism. The coun-
try has grown. Its integrity is beyond the
limits of material appraisenient. If tho
Union is to remain intact; 10 retain it's
leadership in political emancipation and
free institutions, it must set the example
of virtuous and intelligent ballot box.
We cannot achieve tins end by establishing
color line-by disfranchising the black
man and leaving the Caucasian in unimi-
ted control 1t Is indispensable that we
ignore such distinctions and look only to
the merits and the qualifications of the
individual.
If Alabama adopts this standard, Ala
bama, like Louisiana, should be excluded
from congress. Both the Louisiana sena-
tors have denounced their state law as
unconstitutional. The same denunciation
applies to the proposed Alabama law. The
republicans are in power. They are re-
sponsible for the integrity of our institu-
tons. Let them see to 1t that justice is
done
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-05
A Word About the Weather.

Another snowfall has occurred in the
far west and even in the central west, and
1t may be extended across the country. In
the south rains and cool weather continue
to prevail. An already backward spring
is thus made still more backward, and in
some of the states it is becoming a serious
hindrance to farm work In the spring
wheat states the lateness of the spring sea-
son promises to shorten the acreage, thus
making bread dearer. In none of the states
Texas alone excepted-is farm work well
advanced. Outside of the empire of Texas
the farmers are waiting for the disappear
ance of the snow. or of it's equivalent-wa-
ter-from their fields They cannot pillow.
They cannot do anything but wait and in
some of the states they are becoming very
much discouraged.
If the recurrence of rains in the south op-
crates to reduce the cotton acreage, no
harm will be done; but it, as is more likely,
1t merely reduces the number of acres put
in corn and other cereals, then great harm
Will De uOne. comparatively IlllG pow
ing has been done in some sections of the
cotton belt, and when the ground is dry
enough for farming work the temptation to
prepare the acres devoted to cotton will be
very great, and the fields set aside to corn
and the like may go unworked. This is
the southern danger.
Two more weeks of wet, unfavorable
weather will certainly mean less wheat
In the west and less corn in the south;
and each or both will be a loss that will be
felt next fall, when crops are harvested
and measured None OF us are independent
of the weather. and most of US will long
remember the hard winter and late spring
of 1899.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-05
EASTER EVE, 1890

Large leaves. out-curled. that earthward
lean,
And stately stalks of fiexile green;
Cool-curved cups, uplifted, white,
From whence is borne unto the night
A fragrance full of faint delight.
Oh! lilies loved and dedicate
To service of that Snless One
Whose triumph we commemorate
With that fair dawn for which We watt
I know not If We blossomed then
If We were seen or known of men
When He who for our sakes-betrayed,
Despised, forsaken, crucifed;
With pierced palm and bleeding side,
Was thro' some sweet, sad silence borne.
(Ah, me! for words less lightly wornD
TO sleep the sleep that men call death,
That sleeping, we be un-afraid
I know not If beneath His feet,
As forth He came the dawn TO meet
CThe dawn of that first Easter day.,
Ye cast the perfume of your breath;
Or lightly swung your honeyed cells
With silver chimes of slender bells;
Nor do know, as on His way,
He went to those who strove to pray,
''Thy will be donei'' '"Thy will be donep'
Who found no words with Him away,
If tiny blossoms softly sprung
And to His footprints kissed and chung,
While all their tiny bells out-rung:
"Christ is arisen from the dead
Oh, we from whom all hope hath fled,
Be comforted! Be comforted!
The Word is said
"Where Is thy sting,
oh. death? And grave,
Thy victery?"
Ring lilies, ringl
Wide leaflets, wavei
A word of hope is thine to bring
The word is this: Eternity!
Julia Nicely Finch.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-05
Ross C. Smith.

The defeat of Ross G. Smith In yester-
days primary election is no reflection upon
this worthy young democrat. He made a
splendid contest. Though he has practical
ly been absent from Birmingham for four
years past in fulfilling his duties as rail-
a gallant contest and received fiattering
vote. Ross Smith made clean, strong and
honest fight. He has won the affections
contact, and he comes out of this contest
one of the strongest and most popular
young men In Birmingham. Everyone
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-05
SUFFRAGE IN ALABAMA
From the washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
Referring to the proposed constitutional
convention in Alabama, and to the suf-
frage clause the Alabama democrats have
pledged themselves to adopt, the New
York Sun says:
Alabama is the only state which holds
its general election in August, and it's po-
litical parties hold their state conventions
usually in March or April. The democratic
state convention was held in Montgomery
on Wednesday, and thirty-three delegates
at large, or one from each senatorial cis-
trict, were named fer the proposed consti-
tutional convention which is to be con-
vened to alter the state constitution
adopted in 1863
1.-THE platform upon which these dele
gates at large were nominated (there are
to be 100 district delegates chosen in addi-
ton at the August eiection) Is this
We favor the Folding Of a constitu-
tional convention for the purpose Of so
regulating the right to vote os to perpct-
uate the rule of the white man In Ala
bama-
That we pledge cur faith to the people
OF Alabama not to deprive any white man
of the right to vote except for conviction
of infamous crime
"In Alabama the right to vote is ac-
corded not only to all male cnizens of the
United States, but also to aliens who have
declared their determination to become
citizens, provided that, in each case, there
Shall have been one years residence in the
state, three months in the county, and
thirty days in the town and election pre-
cinct. The only male persons lawfully ex-
cluded from the suffrage in Alabama are
convicted criminals, idiots, insane persons
embezzlers of public funds, bribers--and
those who do not pay the poll tax of 81. so
for the proceeds of the schools Of the state,
the certificate of such payment being
prerequisite to registration.
'In other words, If the views of those in
control of the Montgomery convention are
approved by the voters in August, the test
of suffrage in Alabama will be hereafie or
the color OF the citizen"
We think that every intelligent and pa
triotic citizen throughout the count "
north, south, east, or west, will join us in
wrong. The Sun makes no comment upon
the scheme, but the Post does, and we de-
clare 1t scheme of unmitigated wicked
ness and folly. 1t Is more than Illegal and
unconstitutional: 1t Is stupid, tyrannical,
and unjust. We do not need to say that
this paper is no advocate OF negro rule
in any part of the United States; but 1t
may as well be understood that our oppc-
sition to such rule is not based upon tho
color Of the negro's skin, but upon his ig-
norance and unfitness as q class. He Is not
competent to govern, he is led, as i rule,
by lot of impudent, empty-headed ,acka-
napes who care nothing for his wolfare
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-05
THE NATURE OF THE OPPOSITION
t'rom the Mobile Herald


1t is significant that most of this objec-
ton to the action of the state convention
comes from the partisans and organs of
Governor Johnston. On the floor of the
convention endorsement of constitutional
convention was bitterly antagnized by two
of the governors lieutenants, Massrs.
Brandon and Kyle. Since the convention
was held its action has been constantly
criticised by two of the governors organs.
the Montgomery Journal and the Mobile
News. We do not consider ourselves by
any means lone of the governors enc
miles," although we have dared to differ
with his excelency on various questions
and we are always ready to do him justice
We would be pleased, therefore, to see him
disavow any sympathy with those who are
in effect antagonizing the holding of a con-
stitutional convention. He approved the
action of the legislature In favor of new
constitution. He should now stand by his
approval. The governor must do this or
he will find himself in hole, and with d
small minority of the party. Opposition 10
a new constitution will gradually subside
among Alabama democrats between now
and July.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-05
Music in Birminaham.

The May festival will begin a month
from today and as the chorus has been
rehearsing faithfully since early in Febru-
airy, there is every promise that the music
will be in all respects worthy of Birming-
ham. The programs are to embrace only
works of high harmonic art, but at tho
same time they are to be chosen with re-
ference to the general musical comprehen-
sion of miscellaneous audiences. That is to
say. the music will not be over the heads
of the people, but on the other hand will be
popular in the best sense of the term.
The largest work to be rendered Is
Haydn's Grafton" and every lover of
music can follow it with delight from be-
ginning to finish; and the last concert of
the festival will include several brilliant
operate selections Vocal soloists of wide
reputation have been engaged FOR the &C.
casion, and the Boston Festival orchestra,
which is to accompany the chorus and the
sololStS, Will also play oVertureS, syHphon-
ic works, and works of lighter vein.
If the business management of the festi-
val will advertise this great musical enter
prise properly before the time grows too
late. many people will come from different
sections of the south to enjoy the concerts.
The festival will be by far the most impor-
.dnt musical event in this range of coun-
try during the nresent year
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-05
THE XICE-PRESIDENCY

From the Providence Journal
1t is surprising that political slate-mak-
ers employ the names of Thomas B. Reed
and Theodore Roosevelt in connection wit
the nomination for vice-president. Neither
OF these gentlemen is likely to consent to
being shelved SO early as 1900. In. the early
days of the republic the office of vice-presi-
dent was stepping stone to the highest
office. Now it is different, and the nominal
ton for the second place usually goes to
wealthy gentleman who happens to live in
another part Of the country than that
wherein lives the candidate for president