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The Republican., 1899-04-13
A SIGNIFICANT EVENT.
Impressive Departure of the Troop
ship Grant for the Philip
pine Islands.

An unwonted event took place in
New York harbor lately. A great
steamship, belonging to the United
St@tes government, had been trans
formed inta q model troopship, that it
might be used permanently as mill
tary transport. 1t was laden heavily
with soldiers of the regular army, who
were to be carried by it to the Medi-
terranean sea, en- route to the Philip
pine islands, says Youths Companion
This ship-renamed the Grant-bore,
besides her 1,S00 troops and crew, Gen.
Lawton and staff of officers Be
fore she left on her long ocean voy-
age she steamed up the North river
to point opposite the tomb of Gen.
Grant. There she fired a salute of 81
The Republican., 1899-04-13
awaken the echoes of the Mediterra-
mean and the Red seas.
Sitting Bulls Grave.

A broken wooden headboard and a
neglected mound of earth in the Fort
Yates IN. d. military cemetery mark
the resting place of Sitting Bull, the
great Sioux medicine man whose willy
brain planned the deathtrap of the Lit
tie Big Horn into which Gen. Clusters
command fell. On the broken head
board is written: "No. "a. Sitting
Bull, Indian" Relic hunters have cut
most of the headboard away.
The Republican., 1899-04-13
Editor Fighting Man in Philippines.

Gen. Harrison Gray Otis, who COM
manded the brigade which so gallantly
captured Caloocan, has been for MANY
years proprietor and editor of the Los
Angeles Times. He comes of Massa-
chusetts stock, and made a name for
himself in the volunteer service in the
civil war. President Mckinley made
him brigadier general of volunteers
and his brigade was sent to Manila
from San Francisco to reinforce Dewey
last fall. 1t is made up of the First
Montana, Twentieth Kansas, Tenth
Pennsylvania, and the Third artillery.
The Republican., 1899-04-13
Woman Rear Killer,

A bear weighing shout 200 pounds
was killed a few days ago at Strouds-
berg, Pa, by Mrs. Shelter, who lives at
Mill Rift. in Pike county. The bear APP
peared when Mrs. Shelter was hanging
out clothes in the yard. The woman
ran into the house, and the dog and
goat attacked the bear; then their mis-
tress returned with an ak and hit the
bear so heavy blow that the skull was
crushed and the animal died almostAt
once.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

While disclaiming any particular merit
for that country, says London paper,
it is an indisputable fact that again
England is in the van of all nations in
that her pickpockets hold their own
against all foreign competition. In
and children gain their daily bread en-
tireiy by this INSCRIPTIONS mode of
living
The Republican., 1899-04-13
Spnin's Only NaVaI Victory,

Only once in their history as a ma
ton have the Spaniards achieved a
naval victory. That was at the battle
of Lepanto, in 1871, when, with the aid
of Venetians and Genoese, they an
INITIATED the Turkish fleet
The Republican., 1899-04-13
Jerusaiem,s Fall from Glory.

Jerusalem is now nothing but shad-
ow of the magnificent city of ancient
times. 1t is about three miles in cir
cumference, and is situated on rock
mountain,
The Republican., 1899-04-13
To Float Stranded Vessels.

Vessels can be easily removed from
sandbars by new apparatus consist
ing of an endless chain of buckets to be
attached to the sides of the vessel and
driven by engines to eXcavate the sand
from around the hull until the ship
floats free.
The Republican., 1899-04-13
Relic of Puritan Times.

Several states in New England have
statutes forbidding kissing in the
streets. The law is an old one and OBJ
solete.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Republican., 1899-04-13
Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ar.
kansas,

Opens February %. In the Ozark Noun.
tains. Delightful climate. Beautiful scenery.
cursion rates. Through sleepers via Frisco
Line: Address J. o. Plank, Manager, Room
H, Arcade, Century Building, or Frisco
Ticket Office, No. lOl N. Broadway, St.
T,ouis Mo -
The Republican., 1899-04-13
EXtInEuished.

"Yes, sir, approached him with fir
in my eye"
"What did he do?"
PUT me out."-Boston Traveller.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

How did you manage to pass such crude
eoins?" they asked him.
ooh, people want money so bad!" replied
the counterfeiter, acutely, if not grammat.
icaly.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

Cholly--"Why do they say little learn.
ing is dangerous thing?" Dolly-"If you
ever get any you will find out. t."-Y Yonkero
Statesman
The Republican., 1899-04-13
War Was q Blessing.

"This here last war;" remarked the old
lady, "has been blessin' to my family;
John drawin' of big pension fer one ear
an three fingers; the ole mans writin'
war history; MolPs engaged to a sergeant,
an Jennie's gwine to marry feller that
come within an ace of bein' gin 'rul !"-At-
lanta Constitution.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

Cure Rheumatism with St. Jacobs Oil
Promptly. 1t saves money, time, suffering.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

He who neglects present duties, may
never overtake future opportunities.
Rams Horn.
The Republican., 1899-04-13
Settlers Wanted on Michigan Farm
Lands,

Choice cleared and stump lands in Central
and Western Michigan, suitable for fruit
and general farming. Very low prices and
favorable terms to actual settlers. Excel
Howe, Land Agent c. & w. M and D., G..
r. & w. R'ys, Grand Rapids, Mich.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

1t has been said that speech was given
man to conceal his thoughts. This is not
the true answer. Speech was given to man
to prevent other people from talking
Boston Transcript.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

Pocket Picking In London.
Pocket picking is an occupation that
admits of vast display of ingenuity.
The Republican., 1899-04-13

Go to work on Lumbago as if you intended
to cure it. Use st. Jacobs Oil.
The Republican., 1899-04-13
6o1JaSm4aboaaM

&azz9s 9slzs E!lZ15rrD
Hoods Pills liver ills, the nonirritating and
the only cathartic to take with Hoods SarsaParilla:
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-07-14
SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS,

BY virtue Of an order made by the
Superior Court of Burke county in case
Oft. +. Smith vs.John Smith and others
defis., the undersigned will sell to the
highest bidder, at the court house door
in the town Of Morganton, n. c., on
Monday, August 7th, 1899, Git being
the first Monday Of the month";, } the
following described property: Known
as the L. L. Smith lands, southwest of
Morganton, on the north side Of the
railroad, adjoining the lands of Vance
Mailman and others. First lot of l "a
acres to be sold subject to the widows
dover, the wife, now. OF j. c. Pritch-
ard also lots Nos. l, 2, 3, 4 aud 5,
adjoining the said widows dover.
The said lots have 81 feet front and
2O6 to 25O feet back, except lot No. 5,
which contains l IA acres and more
fully shown by plats in my hands,
which may be seen at any time. These
lots will be sold first separately and
then as a whole and sale made at the
best price bid therefor.
Terms Of sale, 20 per cent. cash,
balance IN six months note, with ap-
proved security, to be required and
title retained till purchase money is
paid i'll full.
This July ), 1899.
X. WILLIAMS,
Commissioner.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-07-14
THE BURKE COUNTY NEWS,
FRIDAY, JULY IA, 1899.
STATE NEWS.

The negro Jim Young has
been appointed clerk in the
collectors Office at Raleigh.
Wilmington has levied a
special tax Of $40 per month
on wholesale merchants and
81 per month on retail mer-
chants.
Newton Enterprise: A
great many farmersare selling
their wheat this year right
from the thresher. They are
getting 10 cents per bushel.
Mr.. Geo. A. Warlick for the
last ten days has been buying
on an average of 1000 bushels
a day. He has, we believe,
the only grain elevator in the
State.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-07-14
LAND SALE

Under and by virtue Of a decree OF
the Superior Court to me directed in
the case Of NJ. j. keaton IS. n. j.
keaton and John Setter, ! will, at the
court house door III Morganton. n. c..
OF Monday, the 9Th day of August,
1899, offer for sale at public cutlery to
the highest bidder for cash Il certain
tract Of land situated in Caldwell
county, bounded as follows: Begin
ming on a dogwood in I. Il. Flemiag's
line MANDY Cotfey's c%orner) aud runs
north course sixty (6O) poles to "a
stake then east curse twenty (2O)
poles to u chsstnut-oak in Nathan
leagues line then u south Course
sixty COO poles to u stake in the
mouth OF a spring drain. known As the
VIM. Fleming spring; then with said
drain to II walnut tree standing above
said spring then y north west course
eighteen (lS) poles to the beginning.
containing 30 acres, more or less. stu
ated in Johns River township and be-
ing the land described III deed Of mort
gage executed by j. A. Fleming and
wife to y. L. keaton and wife. regis
tered in book G. page APO. OF the
registers office Of Caldwell county on
April 9th, 1894. Terms OF sale cash.
This July the 9th. 1899.
JOS. W. AVERY.
5. j. ERWIN. ATTY. Commissioner.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-07-14
DOMESTICS.

Extra heavy yard wide Do
nestle during this sale,
per yard &C
Yard wide BleaChed Domes-
tic, sale price per yard &c
Barker's Mill Muslin, sale
price per yard &c
English Long Cloth, real
value 15c, sale price per
ward &c
Fancy Figured Lawn, real
value SC, during this sale
per yard &c
Fancy Dimity, real value SC,
during this sale, per yd SC
Fancy Lawn, new designs,
real value 1Oc, sale price
per yard &c
Fancy Organdie, Dimityand
Lawn, real value 12H and
15c, sale price per yard 1OC
French Organizes, real val
ue 25c, during this sale
ward 15c
Superfne French Organdia,
real value Csc. sale price
per yard zoe
SKIRT O
Crash, per yard SC
Crash and Covet cloth
real value 12Hc, sale price
per yard &c
Linen Fancy Crash. real
value 1Sc, sale price per
ward 12Hc
White Pique, sale price per
yard 1Oc
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-07-14

We are determined not to harbor a single Remnant or Odd and
End. Every incomplete lne--aI broken Iots--haye been gathered
in this sale for a Grand Clearance. Your good judgment and appre-
citation alike recommend you to take immediate advantage of this
our most liberal offer of the entire season.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-07-14

Misses DongolaO xfordTie,.
solid leather tip, real val
ue S1.OO, sale price 79c
Ladies Opera Toe and Ok
ford, real value 75c, sale
price per pair ACC
Ladies S1.OO and SIPS Ok
fords, during this this
sale SOC
Ladies Dongola and Vici
Kid Oxfords in Common
Sense and Coin Toe, but
ton, lace and cloth tops,
real value SITS and S1.5O.
sale price S1.25
Ladies $500 Oxfords during
this sale Sl.4S
Our entire line of the cele-
brated Thayer & Mcguire
Oxford that sold for $3.50
and $500, including the
hard turn and welts, every
pair must be sold before
the season closes, and
therefore they will be
marked at the ridiculou>lv
low price of S1.W
CARPETSAND MAT
TINGS.
Fancy China Mating, real
value 15c. sale price zoe
Fancy Jointless China Mat
ting, real value 2Oc. sale
price l7c
Best Grade Jointless China
Mating, real value S7c.
sale price &c
Tapestry Brussels Carpet.
real value Sc, sale price "t
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-07-14

Colored Fancy Pique in all
the leading shades, real
value IS and 18c, sale price
per yard 12Hc
Pique, Is and 35c quality,
during this sale per yd PIC
REM ANTS.
The biggest Remnant sale
of the season.
Remnants in Madris Cloth,
Ginghams and Percales,
real value 10, II and 15c,
sale price per yard &c
Buttermilk Soap, 3cakes for Sc
Coats Cotton, 3spoolsfo for lie
Hair Pins, 2 papers for 1c
String ties, plain and fancy,
each 1C
Perfection Shoe Polish in
tan and black, each Sc
Ladies Sample Hose, in
plain, fancy and drop
stitch, real value 25c, sale
price per pair 12Hc
Grand Clearing Sale
of Ladies and Chill
dren's Shoes.
Children's Dongola Oxford
Ties. solid leather. sizes5
to 8, worth csc, sale
price ACC
Children's Oxford Ties.
solid leather, sizes Ito u,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13

ter which endeared her to all who knew her.
She was just entertipg upon beautiful wo.
manhood when the REAPER. plucked the
rose from her cheeks and laid bis toy hand
upon her brow, causing her young life To eoo
away. sheis not dead, but lives 10 the bright
conducted by Rev. McKinpon. assisted by
Rev. J. Dowrie Wilson, D. ID. Interment at
Long Cane Cemetery, in presence OF many
sympathIznig and sorrowing friends.
COMPLIMENTARY NOTICE.
We clip the following from the Keowee
Courier or November 80, as complimentary TO
Mr.. George Fl. Peckham, who once Lived IN
our midst. "Mr. Peckbam has been elected
Superintendent OF the ,RushtonS Cotton Miils
at Griffith, Georgia. For the past two years ne
the duties OF Superi ntendant Of the Walhalla
Cotton MILLS. He is practical. experienced
and thorough mill man. and understands the
management OF q cotton mill from the start
to the finish. His removal from Walhalia,
ment OF our mill, and not on account OF
any objection, .in the slightest degree 20
his work. His services were most agreeable
and accepted TO the last Many friends
regret exceedingly to see him and MS
excellent family leave Waihalla, ont
their new home. The Rushton Cotton Mille
have the right man In the right place, IN the
person OF Geo. II. Peckham as superintend:
ant He will. make money for the, STOCK
holders II any man can: He left on Monday
last TO enter upon the discharge OF inc outlee
OF bis new business.
PERSONAL MENTION. .,a
Lieutenant Brumbv Is now lying desperate
ly Ill In the city OF Washington d. Q. Many
friends in the Sunny South hope for his
recovery. ~ -g -......i... o..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13
BAZAAR, WITH ATTRACTIONS
Come One, Come All, and Have
Merry Time Babies to be Given
Away-Oysters 10 be Eaten-DOlIs
and Other Things TO be Sold. '

A most unique entertain ment Ia to be given
on Tuesday, December the nineteenth, undei
the auspices of the Daughters OF the Con
federacy. II is to be O Bazaar, with many al
fractions.
The Fair will open at four o'clock Tnesday
afternoon aud from four 10 fre. there VIII
be Baby Show, where all the futufe beauty
and bellies OF the town will be exhioited
arranged In their best "bib and tucFer./
Two most desirable prizes are offered. one
will be given 10 the fortunate baby selected oy
three wise jndges as the prettiest, whiIe the
other prize will be given TO the baoy VINO re-
ceives the greatest number OF votes as pelng
prettiest Anyone. by paying small sum,
can purchase the privilege OF voting, 80 come
prepared TO cast a ballot and thus secure
dainty prize for some favored baby:
Delicious oysters will be served oy pretty
maids and many dainty articles VIII oe o.
fered for sale Ifyou want Christmas gut
for grandmother. Come TO the Bazaar, or II
II is your wife you wish present ior, you
will md It here. ,o,,.,.
There will be pretty paper dolls to delight
dear little girls, and gay rattles TO amuse the
baby. so II you have any Christmas giits 10
buy, wait until you see the many lovely
things offer at the Bazaar.
Then there will be merry game, TO MAKE
the evening pass pleasantly, and prizes worm
winning. will he offered to the successful con-
So don't forget the dater Tuesday. the 10th,
at Mr.. Morse's old store, next TO Dr. aarrl.
sons. ....' - .r..- - o..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13

Don't fail to 20 10 the Bazaar, Tuesday after
noon and evening, Dec. 18th. and win one OF
those pretty prizes offered In that merry
game. -..
We have Just received our fourth and last
shipment Of toys which completes our Inn
. mense stock. You are respectfully Invited to
call and examine same.
- W. Joel Smith & Sop.
Ifyou wish some dainty, acceptable, Christ
mas gifts, for old or young, 10 To the Bazaar,
Tuesday afternoon and evening. Dec. 10th,
at Mr.. Morse's old store.
: II you wish to nee lovely sight, go TO the
.Ba6y SHOW" Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 10th,
from to 5. ....
DR.. Hills headache powders both old and
new style at Speeds.
{ Get one OF those razor strops at Speeds will
make shaving pleasure.
Do not fail 10 see the line Of Christmas
goods before buying at Speeds.
The place to get what you want and have 1t
delivered at your home promptly ring phone
Is Speeds drug store.
Speeds for Christmas goods.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13
NOT OLDEST BUT ABLEST
Natural Consequence Of Tieing a Cow
by the Horns, Instead OF by ehe
Foot-Death-VisitO Ors-PersO
T,ov sc Dec H. 1890.

Troy. 8. c., Dec. II. 1890.
Miss Georgia Johnston, lady Principal OF
Due West Female College, was the guest OF
Miss Lois Moffat OF Tenn essee. Is visiting
Mrs. ]. Z. Bradley at Long cane.
The local correspondent of this paper SAID
Rev. T. w. Sloan was one OF the olaest mlais, c
said ablest, which Is true. He is young
min lister and is fine pastor, as we'll as
p'CSR Capt.sR. ]. Robinson was up from McCor-
mick Saturday. He is an excellent citizen.
Mr.. J. 8. Burnett has opened up nice line
of groceries, and is welcomed back IN the
mercantile business.
MIR. and Mrs. H. D. Pressiy With their pref
ty little daughter, Lizzie will leave tomorrow
for Mikesyille, Fla, to spend lew weeks
Mrs. G. l.. Kennedy, and Miss Rena Ken,
nedy visited Mrs. DR.. MillWee at GREENWOOD
last week. ~
10 the A. R. P. Church yesterday. He moves
this week TO Abbeville. They AS yet. don't
know what fine pastor is. We speak that
Miss Minnie Taggsrt spent few days in
Mr.. T. T. c. Lites is now cozily domici led In
bis new cottage, and looks as snug as q bug In
Rev. w. w. Jones has returned from a
pleasant visit to iriendsin Ashville.
Mrs. ]. T. Franklin died at the home OF her
uncle, Mr.. J. c. Davis Saturday, and was
buried here yesterday afternoon at O'CLOCK
Revs. r. w. Sloan and w. w. Jones conduct.
ing the funeral service. She was member OF
HOreb Church and has been constant SUI.
ferer for several years. She was good
woman, and "after life's ftful Iever-she
sleeps WELL"
Mr.. J. n. Robinson had a good milk COW
K killed by breaking her neck few days ago.
So much for the abominable stock law.
The Arlington. j. B. White, and other valu.
able buildings in Augusta have aeen destroy
ed by fire.
We Invite you Mr.. Edilor TO be with us on
the evening Of the 22nd, at the Christmas en-
ercises of our school.
Another wedding next week. Mr.. Davie
Creswell aud Miss Zephyr Box OF McCor.
mick. NICK.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13

. Taylor. the Republican candidate for Gov.
ernor OF Kentucky, has been awarded the Ger.
tificate Of election. l..,.
The Seaboard Air Line will build new
branch OF their road from Columbia to Char
lesion, thence 70 Augusta
. The United States postal rates have been
extended 70 Porto Rico. Guam. and the Phil
ippine islands, and thus the work OF uniting
the islands with this country goes on.
Mr.. West, who has been In charge Of the
Glen Ethel hotel, has given up the house.
Lost, straysd or Stolen-A pointer bitch.
with white and yellow spots. A fair reward
will be given for her return. s. g. Thomson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13
BLACK DIAMOND RAILROAD.
Colonel Boone Is In Knoxville and
Declares Road Will be Built.

:, Knoxville, Tenn. December S.-A week ago
Colonel William Kirky, claiming to represent
the Black Dimond railroad from the Ohio
river 70 Port Royal, was In this city. Colonel
Kirky asked local directors to surrender their
get out new charter over the Tennessee right
OF way. He claimed tn have secured rights
from Colonel Albert E. Boone, the original
promoter. To-day Colonel Boone Is here He
held q meeting In which he denounced
Colonel Kirky and Colonel T. @. Dickinson,
the latter the financial agent OF the English
syndicate He declared the road would be
built and II the Kirky syndicate did not want
tors, noted that claims aggregatipg about
$l28 600 should be paid by whoever takes up
the building OF the road. About $4,000 OF
this amount is due directors and co-workers
for services. Another meeting will be held
tom morTow.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13

Special sale Of Dress Goods
is still on at Smiths Dry
Goods and Millinery. A good
many have been closed out,
but a good assortment left, so
thatyouw will be enabled to get
a handsome Dress at nearly
one. half Of the regular price!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13

3 pair of 1914 at $500 and a
pair of 11.4 at 81 90 are all
that is left of those Home
Made North Carolina Blank
cts. To appreciate the quail
ty of these goods and the
prices see others first. Smiths
Dry Goods and Millinery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13
i. X. Glenn,s Locals.

Pure Ca Cane and y. o. Syrups at Glenn's'
KnoXs Gelatine-makes delightful desert,
prunes. raiaIns, cltrop, currants, figs, cram
berries, evaporaied peaches, dried aPples.
black berries, cocauuts. butterbeans, boston
beans mackeral white fish, nuts ofall X tndS.
All the good eatibles for Christmas at Glenns'
Wool fiannels and jeans SC per yard, below
the market. at Glenn's.
Loaded shells, shot and powder at Glenn's
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13
Greenwood Primary.
Augustus Fire.

& Augusta bad big fire Sunday morning.
Nearly fifty persons suffered. The loss In
cluded whole square: the most conspicuous
buildings being, the ]. B. White store, loss,
Se500O0; the Arlington Hotel. sl00, 900; the Ma
sonic building, 50.000; Montgomery estate.
$4,000. Asgregat6 loss exoeees 81 ,0OO GOO.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-12-13
Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.
couRr OF COMMON PLEAS.

COUNTY OF ABBEV1LLE.
COURT OF coMxoN PLEAS.
Jennie l.. Gilbert ct. AL, Plaiptiff, against ].
Louis Gilbert ct. al, Defendan -Parsition.
by VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
made in the above stated case, will offer for
sale at public outcry at Abbeville c. H., =. G.,
on sa1eday in JANUARY, 1900, Tuesday,
January 2nd,) the t1rst Monday being legal
holiday, within the legal, hours OF sale, the
following described property, situate in saie
State and County, TO wit; containing
Seventeen III Acres,
more or less, bounded by lands Of B. E. Gilbert,
]. A. Leroy and the Porter place.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Purchaser to pay
for papers.
WALTER l.. MILLER,
Dec. u, 1899. Master.