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The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12


People generally throughout the coun-
ty feel that Geo. w. Losey has held the
Office of sheriff long enough, even those
who maintain that he has made a good
officer ageeeing that no man should
have n life lease of any position within
the gift of the people. The better plan
with places of public trust is to pass
them around. 1t is very seldom that
n republican asks for a nomination more
than twice, and when he does he gener-
ally fails of election, but when man
votes on the fifth nomination it would
seem that the limit had been reached,
especially when new man equally as
we'll qualified to fill the place is his op-
ponent. No one doubts that Samuel l..
Gardner is fully competent to preform
the duties devolving upon the sheriff of
Madison county, and his election will be
passing the honors around. While
Sam Gardner is new man as an aspi-
rant for county office, he is by no
means new man in the county. He
was born ut Miner, Illinois, in 1860,
but he has been resident of Madison
county since he was ten years old. His
parents moved here in 1870 and settled
OH farm two miles north from Norfolk,
where he grew to manhood. Since
casting his first vote he has been a
consistent republican. He has never
held county office but has been elected
assessor Of Norfolk precinct several
years, each time by majoritles of 200 to
300 votes, thus demonstrating that he
is not only popular at home but that he
is considered good officer.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

law is Just as fair for one side ms for the
other. and If any candidate attempts to
take advantage of the situation. he will
probably succeed in losing His office, even
though he Is able to buy the most votes.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

The farmer who isn't good business
man is liable to blame providence and
vote the straight popocratic ticket.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

The pie trust is the latest. If Mr..
Octopus hasn't cast iron stomach,
this is likely to give him Indigestion.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

The man who blames others most for
his condition is generally the man who
is most to blame himself.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

Sileuco is not golden when man
refuses TO say word about his business
in print.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

The country editors of America vii
boycott the Paris exposition. The rea
son why need not be stated,
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12
4tzostN;lki..s

Frum Applejack Farm. wich il nest tn
Grover Cleyeland's. in the stait NV Moo
Gersey.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-10-12

baseless hopes, seeking for freedom
and finding anarchy, for independence,
and finding subjection TO the powers
Of Europe-s sinking into the oblivion of
European coloDies--if you prefer this
to seeing him raised to the dignity of
"A free and enlightened American, then
vote for an expiring democracy; but /
have faith to believe that the American
people-the people who fought to free
Cuba-will not vote that way.
when President Mckinley ordered
Dewey to proceed to Manila and destroy
the Spanish fleet, and when he clinched
that splendid victory by sending an
army to capture the city and unfurl
over it the stars and stripes-when he
did that, he set the world ahead one
hundred years.
"He has not only opened the flood
gates of prosperity at home, but he has
sent Amcricanism half around the
world. The whole race is better today
because he has filled the presidential
chair. Our country has taken her
place among the nations of the earth
The administration has said that while
other flags grace the triumphal pro-
cession of civilization, 'sld glory shall
not hang detected Mt the flag staff of
bourbonism in disgraceful isolation. A
splendid career of world influence calls
to us from beyond the sea, and we shall
heed the Macedonian cry. From the
day of it's birth this nation has expanded :;
and it still expands. And its expansion
means the spread of Americanism of
American culture, American commerce,
American aspirations, American liber.
ty."
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

From the Omaha World-Herald
Judge Beasley has been a justice of
the peace in a northwest Missouri
township for so many years that the
memory of man runneth not to the
contrary. A few years ago Beasley
was personally interested in lawsuit,
being a party thereto. 1t was neces-
sary for him to make an affidavit, and
he deprecated the idea of making it
before another justice or a notary and
depriving himself of a fee. So he filled
out his affidavit swore to it before
himself, signed it as justice and as
witness and awaited developments.
He was sure that he would win and
thus be able to tax the costs up to the
other side. When the case came up
before Judge Kelley the affidavit was
offered in evidence and promptly OBJ
jccted to. the reason being given that
justice could not swear himself Let
me see the affidavit" said Judge KEEL
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30
He Knew the Sex.

For the first time in his life Fred
Maxwell was in love. and, like all first
attacks, it was n serious case. 1t was
of the kind that made him forget the
hours for meals. and even the exist
ence of his fond parents was vague
thing in his mind.
Aside from his neglect of his par
rents, Fred forgot he was a member
of a juvenile baseball club; his cher
ished football courted spider webs in
a dark corner of the basement and he
absent-mindedly gave away all of his
marbles to his little cousin. And even
his new watch was inspected only two
or three times daily. But he was in
love, and the first time at that
And then. one day, the right tints
on the sky of his early love changed
to a gloomy, dark woolly green sun
ser, and his bubbling affection was
pierced by many pangs of jealousy.
HIS sweetheart began to show signs
of fickleness; she proposed to shake
him" because he was what the boys
were pleased to specify. dead slow"
In his distress Fred turned to his
bachelor uncle, who was versed in the
ways of the world and most things in
it. and in him the boy found SYM
pathetic and cheerful listener, whose
solemn counteuance never once be-
trayed line of mirth while the tale
OF woe was unfolded
You see," Fred explained. "Deloise.
who is my girl, was at party last
might and Charlie Mack was thick with
her. There were lots of games with
forfeits and she paid several with
him, but / didn't say nothing until,
during game of 'postofhce, l heard
her and Charlie canceling stamps out
side the door like everything. After
ward l told her It wasn't fair and she
laughed at me. Then we went home"
Did you kiss her going homer" his
urcle inquired.
No; 1 didn't have a chance"
Were you not alone with her?"
Eyes, but
Did you kiss her after you reached
her home
mo"
"why didn't your"
"Well, the electric light is too bright
near there"
"tIumph! Isn't there tree or
telephone pone in front of her house?"
Yes, but what"
Couldn't you have sneaked the girl
ire the shadows and kissed her as
she wanted you to?"
"5ut how do you know she wanted
mo TO kiss herr"
His uncle gesticulated to high
heaven.
Didn't you notice that she looked
up to the windows and remarked that
the folks were all in bed and asleep I?
Didn't she scan the street closely and
thea edge softly into the darkness of
the electric light shadows and become
silent as il she had some great prob
lem on her mind?'
II believe so, but l didn't think"
''Of course not; you are not chump.
but you are atrociously young"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30
PELIcANs' RESTING PLACE.
sandbar In the Missouri. Where They
Meet Twice Year.

Meet Twice Year.
Pelican bend, in the Missouri river,
near st. Charles, Mo, is the scene of
great gathering of pelicans, says the
st. Louis Republic. There is a big
hat bar in the river which has en-
dured far beyond the usual span of
bars existence in the treacherous,
shifting current of the Missouri This
bar is the semi-annual stopping place
of vast fiocks of pelicans that migrate
from south to north in spring and
from north to south in the fall. Per-
sons who have observed their habits
claim that they invariably arrive at
Pelican bend Sept. 4 and remain until
cola weather sends them south. The
pelican is not an attractive bird. But
he is commercially regular in his hab-
its. The parent birds catch fish. and
after eating their fill. deposit the 9TH
ers in their pouches under their bills
and carry them to their young. The
pouches will hold from three to eight
pounds of fish. They are elastic and
when distended to their utmost near
ly touch the ground. When empty the
pouch lies close up under the big bill.
The pelicans legs are short and
strong and its feet have large webs.
1t is not a fast swimmer. nor a rapid
fiier, but it is practically tireless in
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30
THE BATTLE OF BLENHEIM.


II was summer evening
Old Kaspar's work was done,
And he before his cottage door
Was sitting in the SUM-
And by him sported on the green
His little grandchild Wllhelmine.
She saw her brother Peterkin
Roll something large and round.
Which he beside the riyulet,
In playing there, had found;
She came TO ask what he had found
That was so large and smooth and
round.
Old Kaspar took it from the boy.
Who stood expectant by;
And then the old man shook his head,
And, with natural sigh
"'Tis some poor fellows skull" said
he,
who fell in the great victory.
'I find them in the garden.
For there's many hereabout.
And often. when | go to plough.
The ploughshare turns them out,
For many thousand men" said he,
Were slain in that great victory"
Now tell us what twas all about"
Young Peterltin he cries;
And little Wilhelmine looks up
With wonder-waiting eyes
Now tell us all about the war,
And what they fought each other for"
1T was the English" Kaspar cried,
who put the French to rout;
But what they fought each other for
| could not well make out.
But everybody said" quoth he,
THAT twas famous victory.
MY father lived at Blenheim then,
Yon little stream hard by;
They burnt his dwelling to the ground,
And he was forced to fly;
So with his wife and child he fed,
Nor had he where to rest his head.
with fire and sword the country
round
Was wasted far and wide;
And many a chllding mother then,
And newborn baby died:
But things like that, you know, must
At every famous victory.
"They say 1t was shocking sight
After the field was won
For many thousand bodies here
Lay rotting in the sun,
But things like that. you know, must
be
After a famous victory.
Great praise the Duke of Marlbro
won,
And our good prince Eugene"
why, twas a very wicked thingl"
Said little Wilhelmine.
may, nay. my little girl" quoth he,
1T was a famous victory.
And everybody praised the duke
Who this great fight did win"
but what good came of it at last?"
Quoth little Peterkin.
why that l cannot tell" said he;
But twas famous victory"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

1t is related, on the authority of DR..
Edward Everett Hale, that n wealthy
gentleman, known to him, has for sew
eral years past been paying the college
expenses of various young women who
had no claims upon his bounty other
than those his generosity prompted.
They were selected-presumably at his
desire-from those pupils of the pub
lie schools. who in the opinion of their
instructors, were most worthy and best
fitted to pursue a college career. This
year several of them graduated at
various women's colleges, and but one
of their number wrote to their bene-
factor to express thanks and gratitude.
This seems ungracious and almost in
credible. Pay that thou owest," as an
injunction, has a wider application
than to mere monetary Indebtedness.
and benefits forgot and. unpaid in
gratitude. proclaim niggardliness OF
soul, as well as lack of high principle.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

1t is all right that the English Ian
guage should be employed in legisla-
tive proceedings, in courts of law, and
as basis OF school instruction. But
American civilization cannot afford to
postpone direct efforts for the moral
and spiritual culture of that first gen.
Grafton of immigrants who will never
learn the language of this country.
The multitudes of Scandinavians,
Slavs, Italians and Germans whose
children pass into our schools should
hear in their own tongue the lessons
which the republic has to teach and
the higher lessons of religion. This
is the growing conviction of some of
the churches and of that tireless and
devoted band of workers who make up
the Woman's Christian Temperance
union. They are looking among the
immigrants themselves for persons
competent to instruct, inspire and
guide these millions toward the higher
levels of life.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

According to his own story. Sol Van
Praag. the noted Chicago statesman. is
n much-wronged person. At the time
the grand jury indicted Mrs. Van
Praag, his wife. for keeping a panel
house" the sorrowful Sol declares she
was at an afternoon tea and that at
precisely the same hour he was busy
directing political meeting. This is
certainly n deplorabe condition of
things, and must necessarily cause
falling off in attendance at pink and
other teas held in the afternoon. The
idea that a lady should be indicted by
the grand jury because she was absent
from her whlsky-row saloon pouring at
teal
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

Chicago policemen are complaining
bitterly over the frequent ASSESS
ments' levied upon their scahty pay,
and assert that Inspector Heidelmeier
threatens condign displeasure toward
any officer who fails to hand in his pro
rata share OF the taxation. The civil
service commissioners might take an
hour Off and give the inspector a full
explanation of the laws which are sup
posed to govern the police as well as
other departments of the public serv-
zee.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

Newspaper correspondents writing
from Berlin state that two more re-
markable cures of blindness by means
of electricity as applied by Professor
Stein are reported. A man who for
fourteen years has been totally blind
is now able to read coarse print. A
girl of is who has been blind for five
years is now able to walk about and
recognize frie~ DIS. Several other cases
have been reported where persons
partly blind have been enabled to see
perfectly Professor Stein has been
working on the idea for thirteen years.
and eight years ago invented an cleo
trical appliance by which the blind can
be made to see lights. Since then he
has been experimenting with more
practical results. The appliance which
the professor claims to have invented
at once makes the blind see. He then
adjusts a glass of proper focus. as one
does an opera or field glass. Though
Professor Stein has spent fortune in
developing and perfecting his inven-
ton. he declares he will cure the poor
free and look to the rich for his fees.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

aey. 1t was handed up to Il
who scanned it carefully 70
moments and then asked: ~
ley. will you kindly tell me
appeared before yourself wi
swore yourself and identified J
signature ?" That was ver
your honor" replied Beasley.
rowed a looking glass an
through the formalities bel
Beasley was somewhat as
when Judge Kelley sustained
lection.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

An exchange says it is an easy mat,
ter TO drive fine needle through &
nickel All you have to do is to ts.y-s:
the needle through cork, alle.xS
the point to project slightly, and teen
with a pair of cutting pliers nip off
all that remains exposed at the oppo-
site end. Now let the coin rest en- a
piece CT soft wood and hammer esay
vigorously on top of the cork. tie
needle being steel is harder thar -ae
bronze OF the coin, and the cork 5vs-
venting it from bending to either side
it may be driven through the rckel
or any other coin of like substance
with perfect ease.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

both air and water. On land it is
AWKWARD and unwieldy. Its feathers
are pure white, except for a fluffy tuft
of brown plumage that is seen on the
top of the head for about six weeks
in the summer This tuft disappears
in August. The pelican skins and
plumage are largely used in women's
garments and hats
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

From the Yonkers Sta
And do you raise roses thi;
of the year," inquired the q
"Oh. yes" replied the florist,
his hands; this is just the
when we do raise them. We
put 'em up to SO a dozen"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

A Chicago doctor has been diagnos-
ing the "wheelman's hunch.' AS an
all-round curiosity wheelman of the
scorcher variety is probably without
an equal None but himself can be
MIS- parallel"
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

Nine. Sembrieh made her first ac-
quaintanee with the college yell of
lusty football players recently at the
auditorium In Chicago. She afiirms
she "nevai-r-e hear noise like zis
time" This, coming from vocalist of
such fame. is a spray of laurel for the
chrysanthemum songsters.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

Only a few individuals in the mon
strous crowd which saw Admiral Dew
ey when he was in Boston had the
memorable pleasure of talking person.
ally with him or even shaking his
hand. Among these few was a little
girl who succeeded in exchs nglng
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

Success is n crown that transforms
murderer into n hero, especially If
the shield of patriotism protects him
from the law
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

The movement against feminine
wells certainly possesses unblushing
effrontery
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

The unexpected happens occasion
ally, but not SO often as the expected
fails to happen.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

word with the great man, but who
could not induce him to shake hands
with her.
viii you shake hands with me,
admiral?" Queried the girl, approach
ing close to the side of the carriage.
I'm scorry, little one, but my hand
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30
Visiting Cards Made of

Visiting cards of iron are poi
Germany. The name is prij
silver. The thickness of the
one our-hundredth of an inch
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

Brown-What Will your vi
about your being out so late?
Everything.-Ohio State Jourl|
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

The self-made man always venerates
his creator.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

Time and patience will enable a per-
son to conquer almost any obstacle.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

The most Successful misstatements
are half truth and half falsehood.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-12-30

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SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
Revised List Appointed for the
school Year.


No. il. w. Carlisle, S. F. Epps, J. E. Pet
No. 2-E. o. Clinkscales, 8. S. Bowles. Bar
N No. 81. H. Bell, E. w. Harper, j.. B. Nose
No. Al. T. 'Baskin. Theodore Kennedy
Robert Burdette.
No 5-To be supervised by No.
No. ED Smith, johnson Cleckley, j. G
No. 7-R. o. Bell. Claude McAllister, Geo. c
No. s-George speer, ]. F. Clinkscales, W. A
No. ga. o. Grant, s. C. Riley, Granville
No: lO-A. L. Patterson, ]. w. Morrow, w
No. lis. S. Mcbride. J. A. Leroy, Jos
No. i2-J. L. Gilbert, ]. Corley, George Nc
No. S-s. l.. Edmonds. J. B. Harmon, N. g
No. 4-W. H. Britt. s. H. Tolbert, ]. D
No. Isl. L. Kennedy, S. P. Morrah, DR.. ]
No. i6-W. P. Wideman, ]. R. McCombs
No. III. II. Watson. Percy q. HartSog. w
No. Isl. H. Link, A. T. Brown, H. 8 Cason
No. l9-Arthur Parker, G. j. Lyon, Marion
No. 9O-J. T. Cheatham. R. w. Knox, Mich
No. Si-W. 7. McGil. David wardlaw. Jas
No. 22-F. B. Gary, ]. A. Harris, Jones F
Miller.
No. 23-P. A. Cheatham. Geo. s. Wilson
No. 24NW. E. Lesley, Arch g. Cochran. A
NJ. Reid.
No. S-J. E. Brownlee. ]. W. Bradberry, ]
No. 26-J. B. Hampton, Max Bulow, D. T
Sim psOn.
No. N-s. B. Knox, ]. A. Anderson. -. =
No. 81. T. Bryant, M. s. Ashley, 9. W
No. 2s-R. NJ. Pratt, M. c. Ashley, 7. c. suth
erIand.
No. 3l-A. T. Mc1lwain, ]. R. Lomax, DIR. j
No. s2~T. N. Tolbert, W. o. Cromer, james
No. 3NR. D. Purdy, R. E. White, T. P
No. 4-A. F. Calvert, George E. McIlwain
No. SIS. ?. Pressly, J. N. Nickels, W. G
No. Ss-J. H. Greene, P. B. Carwile, NJ. G
No. SD. A. Crawford, R. o. Branyon. J
No. Ss-F. 7. Pressly, NJ. B. Clinkscales, T
R. Blackwell.
No. Ss-W.J. Donald, ]. W. Mattison, W. V
Brownlee.
No. 40-J. E. Mundy, j. E. Lomax, I. A
kellar.
No. 41-In Green wood county.
No. 42-Supervised by Trustees 43. MOST
this District in Greenwood county.
No. 43-S. 8. Martin, w. 8. Garrett, james
Cork.
No. AIS. J. Bolts, s. II. Holcomb, NJ. L
Latimer.
No. 45-G. O. Bigby, ]. D. Carwile, w. r
Mattison.
No 46-In Greenwood county.
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How to Save Drowning People.

A new method Of resuscitating drowning
people has been discovered by Mr.. Sutton, the
harbor master Of Washington. There has al.
ways been an unusually large number OF
deaths from drowning on the river front
about Washington. There have been seVerai
narrow escapes here in the past week, ana
the ones who were fortunate enough to have
lived owe their lives to great extent, II not
Sutton saws that when other and older meth
DDS fail TO revive the persona that his treat
ment will prove ef1cacious. He does not
claim that 1t will restore life, but says that II
q spark Of vitality is left in the body the
patiant will revive under his salt treatment !.
When old methods prove OF no value Mr..
Sutton unclothes the unfortunate person and
literally buries him in salt leaving only the
nostrils and mouth exposed. The salt not
only sets up an irritation, but absoros the
water and moisture of the body SO rapidly as
to soon restore the heart to operation. The
patient may have to lie several hours before
life Is noticeable. This treatment js con-
tlnued until breathing is restored and con-
sciousness sets in.
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T.. T. Ct, M. MiIIer's Locals.


Cur line of teas are strictly up TO date. CAL
and try pound OF our o. & o. Something
that Is fine.
We are sole agents for the Derring HaVest'
ing machines. Reapers, mowers and rakes,
Call and see us before buying. we Will give
you close prices.
Remember we are headquarters for gasollne
and kerosene oil. Call and have your OIL cans
filled.
II you want your wife to always meet you
with emile, call on L. T. g. T. M. Miller ana
buy her barrel Of Ballard Obelisk hour.
Call and see our nice line OF candles, JUST
received, they are up to date.
II pounds good green coffee for 81.
10 pounds real good coffee for 81.
Call and see our line Of bulk pickle boh'
sweet and sour.
A fresh lot of flour. meal and grits just In
Call and see us before buying.
For some real nice fresh crackers: both
sweet and sodas call on L. T. & L. M. Miller.
Call and try pound of our nice tea flake
crackers.
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Locals A. b. Morse.

A few bushels Of speckled peas for sale. II
Is time you were sowing.
Last chance II you don't SECURE your peas
now Won will regret IL. Amos B. Morse has
ew to dispose OF.
Only a few Ice cream churns on hand. You
are loosing the best paD of the year 10 use
them.
Now Is the time for turnlp seed. Come on
and get them.
What about fruit jars and rubbers. we
have them-you need them.
Fresh lemons always on hand. 2Oc Dozen
English cured shoulders, breakfast bacon'
and hams. New stock.
AMOS B. MORSE.
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Try "Lolly Pop" at Speeds soda fountain
5 cents q glass.
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Right in the Swim on the Following
GaNIA.

Goods.
lyd white lawns'at @, 8, and 10 cent. very
fine and nice.
Calicoes, cheviots, drills, sattlens' eto.
Sheetings, bleechings etc.
A bargain In towels at 3. 10. 15c.
Some bargains in ladies and childrens un'
derwear.
A nice line OF &c. shirting.
Lots of straw hats cheap, and lots OF notions
buttons etc., low down.
Canned goods down to nothing, pork ana
beans Sc. can, Bib cans l0c, okra ana IONA
toes 10c, can.
Leader and excelsior flour, the finest
Salt, soda, soap, baking powders. etc.
kerosene oil, any way you want II.
w. D. Barksdale.