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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-05
IN THE UPPER HOUSE.
Memorials Against tho Seating Of
Quay Presented.

Washington, Dec. 4-Appropriate
tribute to the meory of the latee Vice
President Hobart was paid by the
Senate today at its first session of the
Fifty-sixth Congress. The session last
ed only thirty-three minutes, and only
the most formal and necessary business
was transacted After the adoption of
the usual routine resolutions and the
administration to the new members Of
the cath Of office, Senator Sewall, of
New Jersey, presented fitting resolutions
upon the death of the Vice President;
the resolutions were ordered TO be COM
municated to the House of Representa-
tiyes, and the session, on motion Of Mr..
kean, Of New Jersey was suspended
at 1888 p. m.
Mr. Frye, of Maine, President pro
TEN called the Senate to order at noon.
Mr.. Bacon (Ga.) was the first member
to be recognized by the chair. He pre-
sented on behalf of Mr. Mallory (Fla)
who was detained from the session by
illness. the credentials of Senator-elect
Taliaferro Of Florida. They were filed.
dentials of Matthew Stanley Quay, ap-
the Governor.
credentials Of Mr. Quay were referred
to the Committee on Privileges and
Elestions. In this connestion Mr..
Chandler (N. H. offered resolution
that Senator Quay be admitted as
member from Pennsylvania.
This resolution also went to the Com
nittee on Privileges and Elections.
"Reminiscences and memorials
against the seating of Mr.. Quay We're
presented by Mr., Burrows (Rep. Mich)
and Mr. Jones. tDem. Ark.)
BY direction of the Chair, new Sena-
TORS then were presented at the Secre-
tary's desk where the oath of office was
administered to them by the President
pro ten.
SENATE CURRENCY BILL.
Washington, Dee 1.-The full text of
the Currency Bill prepared by the Re
publican members of the Senate Finance
Committee was made public today 1t
establishes the gold dollar of - $40
grains as the standard of value and pro-
yides that all forms of the money issued
or coined by the United States shall be
iudIHldllieu III Hdilly VI Ndlue NalA
this standard. 1t further provides for a
reserve fund of S150.000,000 in gold
coin to be held for redemption purposes
only. If the Secretary of the Treasury
shall be unable at any time to procure
gold coin in exchange for notes redeem
cd he shall maintain the reserve by sell
ing bonds mot over three per cent pay
able in gold coin, the proceeds to be
used only for the purpose of restoring
the reserve to its maximum Treasury
notes shall be retired and replaced by
silver certificates as fast as the bullion
purchased under the act of 1890 shall
be coined into silver dollars. The Sec
retary Of the Treasury is authorized to
issue gold certificates of not less than
$50 denomination, which authority shall
be suspended when the gold reserve shall
fall below $100,000,000. No United
States notes shall be issued of denomi-
nations less than so and no silver GER
tihcates shall be issued of denominations
higher than $40.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-05
ELKs MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Excellent Addresses and Fine Music,
Vocal and Intrumental.

Winston n-Salem, n. c.. Dec 4.--tSpe-
cbal.)-The Memorial service given by the
Winston Elk Lodge, in the Y NJ. G. A.
Auditorium at $3.50 O'clock yesterday
afternoon. was attended by large and
appreciative audience and the program
rendered was pleasing and inspiring
The Elks attended in a body The vo-
cal and instrumental music was de-
lightful feature.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-05
FOURTEEN NEW MILLS.
Rapid Strides Made by South Carolina
in Cotton Manufacture.

Columbia, S. c.. Dec. 1.-The State
will tomorrow publish a statement from
MFR. d. Cardwell, division freight agent
of the Southern Railway. showing that
fourteen new cotton mills are being
built on its lines in the State and that
fourteen mills are making additions,
practically doubling their capacity.
Among the new mills is the Olympia, of
this city. capitalized at $1,500,000, the
largest in the South. The estimate is
that 100000 new spindles viii be start
Ell i'm the State in the next year This
State will then be the second in the
Union beth in weaving and spinning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-05
M. E. CHURCH BURNED.
Building Valued at 2,000 No Insur-
ance. To Rebuild at Once.

Winston, n. c., Dec 4--(Special.)-
Loves Methodist Episcopal church at
Walkertown was destroyed by fire yes
terday. 1t caught in the ceiling from
defective fue and burned rapidly. The
organ and carpet We're saved.
No insurance. The house cost two
thousand dollars. Rev. w. NJ. Curtis is
pastor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-05
ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIES.
New England Preparatory School
Subject of Prof. Holt's Address

At the approaching session of the
North Carolina Association of Acade-
mics December 28th-29th, Prof NJ. H.
Holt. of Oak Ridge, will deliver an adj
dress upon ''The New England Prepara-
tory School as Compared with Ours. y
The Association promises to be largely
attended.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-05

The Beers loss in killed at Modder
river is reported as only twelve, about
one-sixth OF the British loss.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-05

General Sanger has made the impor-
tant announcement that the Cuban CEN
sus has been completed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-05

Mr.. George L. Lyon, of Durham, is
IN the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-05

The actual trial of Roland b. Molin-
erlx, charged with causing the death
of Mrs. Katherine j. adams by sending
poison to Harry s. Cornish with intent
to kiln commenced yesterday.
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13

You assume no risk when you
buy Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea remedy. All
medicine dealers will refund your
money if you are not satisfied
after using it. 1t is everywhere
admitted to be the most success
full remedy in use for bowel COM
plants and the only one that
never fails. is pleasant, safe
and reliable. Oct.
Riches have wings and pow
erty has stings.
Mrs. ]. P. Magness, Crowley,
Ark, writes: DR.. NJ. A. Sim
mons liver medicine cures liver
complaint, la grippe, chills and
fever, and cured my fathAr-in-
law of what the doctors called
consumption. | think it superior
to Zeilin's. Sold By Snow the
druggist.
1t is hard work to find a lie
that is ten wears old.
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13
SLOT SUPERSTITIONS.
In New Orleans Trying Your Luck
Has Come to BE q
Craze.

The slot machine habit has become
next door to craze in New Orleans,
and it is interesting to note the many
odd superstitions it has developed
among the players. Almost every deal
er who has one or more of the devices
in his place can tell numerous stories
along that line.
One of my customers" said tobac-
conist the other day, never plays any
thing but nickels of even date, and ex-
amines every fve-cent piece he gets
with that end in view. have known
him to 60 to some pains to get coins
exchanged in order to try his luck,
Another imagines that he is especially
fortunate with nickels that were mint
ed between 1870 and 1880, and will put
no other in the slot, and still a third
has the same peculiar idea about nick
els Of the COS.
ITS very absurd, of course but no
amount of laughing will shake them,
and almost every house has similar pa
irons. have noticed that belief in
the good luck of w nickels is quite
prevalent among slot-machine votaries.
l refer to the coin that has a letter in
place of the head. Whenever one is
received in change it is almost certain
to 60 into the box.
"a confirmed slot-machine player"
continued the dealer 'is always on the
lookout for hoodoos, and is quick to
jump ut the conclusion that this person
or that is "a Jonah to him. One Of my
customers conceived such an idea in
regard to very nice little fellow who
works in an adjoining Office and comes
in here frequently to give the machine
a spin on his own account. BY an odd
coincidence the little fellow gradually
got the same notion regarding the other
fellow, and the consequences were anus
ing, They would often walk in by diff
ferent doors at almost the same time
and make Decline for machine.
Then, when they would catch sight OF
one another, look Of mutual disgust
would overspread their countenances,
and they would scoot for the sidewalk.
] tried to persuade them that by play.
ing together they would kill the hoo.
doc, but they wouldn't listen to me. p
~ o, Times-Democrat
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13

DR.. Bells Anti-Pain contains
no opiate, cocaine or choral, and
may safely be given internally
to children for relieving colo,
cholera morbus and summer
complaints. Druggists sell it.
You can send a letter to
Puerto Rico for 2 cents.
The health-restorer and health
maintainer, DR.. NJ. A, Simmons
liver medicine, strengthens the
nerves, makes you plump and
comely, and enriches The COM
plexion with natures choicest
colors. Sold by druggist Snow.
1t costs $1,000 to get license TO
marry a Chickasaw squaw.
Walkers Tonic is the link that
picks up the vital force Of man
in his rundown state and binds
him to health and strenth by re-
cuperating the brain, regulating
tho action Of the hearth and
nourishing the nervous system.
From a feminine standpoint
the pin is mighUier than the
sword.
Simmons squaw vine wine or
tablets insure rapid recovery Of
mother after childbirth. Sold by
Snow the druggist.
Tho most expensive things one
acquires are those purchased be-
low cost.
We refund Zoe for every pack
age Of Putnam Fadelcs Dye that
fails to give satisfaction, Mon
roe Drug Co.. Unionville, Mo,
Sold by 5. G. Medlock & Bro,
Poughkeepsie, Ark.
Blessed is the woman who
giees tho best preserves to men,
bers Of her own family,
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13
Wants Dem Presents Back.

a curious case will come before the
law courts shortly, Some weeks ago a
young doctor and girl ci 10put an end
to their HES in one OF the suburban ho-
tells Of Vienna. Having no money left
they bequcathed their jcwelry, which
they described rs "imitation," and n
watch and chain specified as Of Abyssin-
ian gold to the chambermnid who wait.
ed on them. The latter, not Mt all dc.
lighted with this worthless and III.
omened tlncry, handed II over to one OF
her subordinates. Then followed The
discovery thnt the trinkets, so far from
being counterfeit, were genuine, and
OF the costliest description their value
amounting to no less than c 900. Re.
morse not unnaturally overlook the
original legatce, who had so recklrssly
parted with her bequcst, and she has
entered an action against her friend 10
recover the goods or their worth on the
ground that the gift was made through
ignorance.-.London Chronicle.
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

Aluminium castings are now becom-
ing much used. Alloyed with copper, it
has the same strength as cast iron, and
Just a tribe heavier than aluminium.
Since the new Tower bridge, London,
has been built, the old Thames subway
has fallen into disuse. 1t has been
suggested that it be used for growing
mushrooms. 1t would be an ideal spot
for their growth.
Thoria is, as far as the life of mean
descent mantles for gas light goes, per-
haps the most important constituent,
as there is no other oxide which VIII
stand heat for so long period without
being affected by il, says Prof. Vivian
B. Lewes.
The old Alaska, which has held the
transatlantic record, has fallen from
its high estate, and is being used as a
dormitory by 400 workmen of Messrs.
Vickers & Maxim, at their Barrow
docks, who could not be accommodated
in the boarding houses in the town.
\ new alloy is made of copper, zinc
and iron, which beats all known alloys.
1t gives an elongation of ten to fifteen
per cent. resistance to fraction of %
tons per square inch. Other tests
showed elongations of IA to 10 per cent.
elastic limit 10 to 16 tons per square
inch, and an ultimate resistance OF 81
tons per square inch.
Engineers are quietly winning vic
tories of skill that 90 unheeded. To lift
1000 tons of earth and rock per hour
from 40 feet below the surface OF the
water and deposit it nearly half mile
distant on the land is feat performed
by engineers who have just launched
two enormous dredgers in England.
Dredgers know what this means.
A novel method Of testing the eff
cheney of coverings for steam pipes cleo
trically is in use A section Of the steam
pipe is heated electrically by means Of
a coil of wire in oil within the pipe. The
amount of energy necessary to keep the
pipe at definite temperature is meas
ured. Since the energy supplied is just
enough to maintain constant tenn
perature. it must therefore equal the
heat lost from the pipe. Hence, from
the electrical energy supplied the heat
lost from the outside OF the pipe can be
| calculated.
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13
Doscn Daughters for the C,or

There is an idea among some mem.
bers OF the Russian court that tbe cyor
may despair OF an heir male, II IL
even reported that the dowager EN-.
press said TO her son on the occasion Of
the birth Of HIS third child. "This IL
only quarter of the dozen daughters
she viii give YOU" an observation
which might well have been treason on
the lips of a less exalted personage,-
London Leader,
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13
The Great Presidential Campaign Of I9M

The policies of the great political parties are being fOn
the candidates discussed The voice OF the people recorded
at the approaching presidential election will probably decide the
the nation for the decade Every citizen study g
tons that are to before the people Now the time %
every voter to subscribe for the best and most reliable paper o
The Seml.W eekiv Republic the Whole field of po
While It Democratic publishes the in regard to all po
ties whou prein4ce It's Geographic and cable service
io ia all others It, special features the hest. In fact
for that large class Of readers who afford do have
the daily papers Subscription 81 year, Address all orers
THE REPUBLIC. ~. Louis NJ
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13

Congressman, First District-P D. AO'
residence Mariana, Lee County, po.I
senator, second Dist-A' ) WV M
Judge, 10th Judicial Dist-John D. ~
Evening Shade. , u.yN
Pros. Alty' 10th Dist-R. b. MANI
moth Spring,
SHARP COUNTT-lleprGsenlal''e'-'"
JUDGE, W, Smith,
Clcrk-H B, Hill, ,.
Sheriff., 7. wilkins Hardy
hsscssOr-C0n NJ sullivan,
Treu5urrr-C. W. Shaver.
Co, EAaminer-J. A. Walk Y
TAE CCyRTS,
Circuit Court, n. Dist--Flrst MopIyHs Nj
uary and July, In s, Dist-seco"u :"
February and August. ,.,Osr
County Court-lst Monday IN Ja"'""
uly aud october, .asytIl
Probate Court, $ Dlst-2n Moho"
June, September and December
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13
Directory.
RELIGIOUS.

Preaching at the Methodist churcn "
bird sundays IN each month Ike"
Walker pastor, Everybody invited
Preaching at the Christian churcn !,
night be fore the second sunday IN ya"'
BY Thos. n. Milholland Of Balts'ut
Sunday-Scho every sunday moluI
Invited 70 come G. j, WHY
'"''''u " '''' superIiI'
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13
Volcanic Erupt;ODs

ca SaIve 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. box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by
druggist snow.
If time is money some peoples
time must be counterfeit.
DR.. NJ. A. Simmons liver medi-
cine quickeIs the appetite, aids
digestion. gives tone and vigor
to all the functions, and fortifies
the system against epidemic in
fluences. Sold BY Snow the
druggist.
the hidden hand in politics is
the hand that fools the world.
Rapid, safe and comparatively
painless delivery results from
continued use Of Simmons squaw
vine wine or tablets. Sold by
Snow the druggist.
Some men are too honest to
take a hint.
On the 10 Of December, 1897,
Rev. S. A, Donahoe, pastor M.
E. Church, South, PIT. Pleasant,
w. Va, contracted q severe cold
which was attended from the
beginning by violent coughing.
He says: after restoring to a
number of so-ealled Specifics
usually kept in the house, to no
purpose, I 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.
What man has done woman
thinks she can improve on,
DR.. Bells e-Tar- Honey
combines new and valuable
medicinal agencies. 1t advances
new theory in the treatment of
coughs, colds, lung and bron-
chial affections. 1t cures and
cures quickly. It affords imme-
date relief to consumptives, and
many who were thought to have
consumption have been cured by
its use. Sold by Snow the
druggist.
Impositiyn is the only position
some people ever attain.
To stimulate a sluggish liver,
Danish bi,iousness, dispense dys-
pepsia, prevent sick and nervous
headache, use DR., M. A. Sim
mons liver medicine, Sold by
Snow the druggist,
The game of life will continue
until Gabriel plays his trump.
TO strengthen the generative
organs, prevent miscarriage and
bring joy to childless homes take
Simmons squaw vine wine or
tablets. Sold by druggist Snow.
Popularity often makes a man
believe what he knows isn't true,
DR.. M. A. Simmons liver medi-
cine has greatly benefited others
and Ia reasonably certain to DO
you good, Try it! Sold by
Snow the druggist.
There is but little charity for
the erring ballplayor'
Quick, easy labor and rapid
recovery arc guaranteed by use
of simmons squaw vino wine or
tablets, Sold by Snow the
druggist.
The hungry mendicant prefers
,ho cold ham to tho cold shoulder.
False teeth will do to eat with,
but glass eyes won't do to see
with. Loss Of sight is q serious
thing. Granulatod lids, styes
and sore syes often result in tho
loss Of sight. Suthorland's
Eagle Eye Salvo Is q guaranteed
cure. II strengthens weak eyes,
II is harmless, Sold by Snow
the druggist.
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13
Before The Bar.
A CONDEMNED MANS TER
BIBLE WORDS TO JUDGE
AND JURY.

Little ROCK DAILY Tribune ny
correspondent who signs himself
"Dock Dancy." The cores
pondent v1uches for the truth
fitness of the story, saying he
was present at the time the
speech was delivered. The Grim
inal was Josie Maniah, who was
sentenced to die at Fort Smith.
The story follows:
"Josie stand up. You have
been found guilty OF a most
heinous crime. 1t was brutal in
its conception and most fiendish
in its execution. However, it is
not my purpose to dwell longer
upon the enormity OF your
crime; it now becomes my pleas
ant duty to enact a part that
will forever place quietu3 upon
your most checkered and damn
able career.
1t will soon be spring time,
Josie, and down in the wild
woods will be heard the bellow-
owing of the risky bull, the
clinkIing Of the bells, the lowing
of cattle and the prattle OF school
children as they come merrily
home, making music for the
weary ear. But you won't hear
any Of this Josie; you won't be
here.
Soon, my dear sir, the vio,ets
will be in bloom en- the hill side,
and the meadows will be clothed
with blue and red. Nature will
have donned her fairest gar
ments, presenting in her gor-
geous apparel a panorama OF
variegated and bewildering beau
ty. She will indeed present a
picture that has ever been the
dream of poets and the despair
Of the painters brush. But you
won't see any Of these, Josie !;
you won't be here then.
After summer with its quietude
and rest then comes winter.
And the wailing winds and chill
ing blasts will no doubt make
distress for many poor uHfor-
tunate wretch. But don't you
allow this fact to cause you any
anxiety for you won't be here
then.
Josie, in passing sentence upon
a condemned criminal it is GUS
tomary in this court to invoke
the tender mercies Of a higher
court. But in your case we will
dispense with that little formal
ity. We won't use it here at all.
For il | thought that God AL
mighty would have any COM
passion upon the soul Of a
wretch like you I'd never speak
or think OF Him only with perfect
contempt.
Josie, on the sixth day Of this
coming month which will be
Friday, and | hardly think there
will be an eclipse Of the sun or
moon, ! command that you be
hung by your neck until you are
dead, dead, dead. Take him
away"
At this juncture Josie Manlah
arose and said;
"Hold, your honor and gontle-
men Of this kangaroo court, |
have something to say ere my
final exit which | am determined
you shall hear.
That | have taken human life
! do not deny, But it was under
circumstances CT the greatest
provocation. circumstances that
had they been presented in their
true light would have at least
entitled me to a respectful hear
ing.
So determined was this court
TO add another victim to its al
ready long list Of slaughtered
victims that ] early loresaw that
my doom was sealed and every
hope ! might have entertained
Sharp County record. (Evening Shade, Ark.) 1877-1976, 1899-10-13

death; follow me, you cringing
ours, to the scaffold and III
show you how a man can die.
want to say TO this }ggrega-
ton OF apparently half-starved
hyenas that you cannot damn
my lofty spirit. shall 20 to my
death secure in the knowledge
that / shall at last be adjudged
Alright.
| shall bid farewell to your
sunny slopes and verdant fields,
secure and happy in the incon-
trovertiDle fact that the members
| of this damnable tribunal shall
soon come and make their beds
with me. AS your little frail
canoe is being padded over the
turbulent stream OF life | hardly
think there will be any believing
| Of bulls or tinkling Of bells to
relieve the solemnity Of the
scene. As you stand huddled
and shivering there upon those
bleak and barren wastes Of des-
pair you will doubtless long for
some of the mercy that is denied
the prisoner at your bar today.
You sit here like a lot of can
nibals who have congregated to
celebrate some OF horrid orgies.
Tell me, do not the spirits Of
your butchered victims some
times hover around your bedside
at night and breaking into your
distorted slumbers, 90 they not
shrek curses into your shrinking
ears9 Sad and gloomy is the
path that lies before you, for as
you have shown no me. cy here
you cannot reasonably expect
any clemency when your final
summons comes.
Already | note that the hot
blood mounts to your craven
cheeks and mark with peculiar
interest how you seem to be
| seeking protection here from
some honest glance. Even that
pleasure is denied you for there
is nothing left for you save utter
loathing and supreme contempt.
Amidst the odor Of flowers and
the tinkling of bells you announ-
ce to the world that ! am to be
hung. Come ye to PERISH
hear you say. AS I gaze into
your bloated, distorted, whiskey-
befuzzled faces | am not sur
prised at the verdict or your
actions. Had | the eloquence o.
Demosthonese or the cunning OF
Red Jacket | could not expect to
strike one chord in your cank
cred hearts that would render
back music to the touch of feel
ing.
And now, Judge, just word
directly to you. YOU have said
in no iu2uulole tones that ! am
10 be hung by my neck until
until | am dead, With
mock solemnity and cruel sar-
casm you have consigned me To
an ignominous d e a h. Very
well, you disheviled haired far
harlan, you porcupine construct
ed Bohemian hedge hog, you
wild-eyed, peak-nosed, carniv-
orous combination Of man and
beast, | want you to understand
that your words have no terror
for me,
Standing as | am within the
shadow OF the gallows, denied
even your prayers or your SYM
pathie5, hope yet TO be able to
make my peace with God. !
shall go 10 my death proud and
secure in the conscious fact that
your inhumanity and the enor-
nifty Of the injustice shown me
here today shall be considered in
my last account.
Where go We cannot follow,
for ! know that when your sin
stepped soul is cut loose from