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The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

The death-rate in Cuba has this year
been far lower than the average, and
III, death-rate from the islands great
esi ,courge, yellow fever, has been
onl. about half as high as the lowest
ever before recorded. Such facts are
not one whit less creditable to our
army and administration than the
most gallant conduct on the battle
dcld.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

a politician says the result of an
election often depends on whether
candidate shakes hands with the ward
heeler and says "Good-by'' or Good
Buy"
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

Happiness Hes in our wish to make
others happy. but we want them to feel
the same way about US.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

II some people were to think twice
before speaking they would have no
use for tongues.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

After woman has reached the age
Of 30 she wonders how many years Will
have passed before she is 81.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

The foreign news since election day
is Interesting, as showing how close n
watch Is kept on this country now by
the European governments. II is now
announced that Germany and Great
Britain will respect the wishes and
claims of this country In the Samoan
matter, and also that all the powers
concerned are very concilIatory nbout
our announcement that the United
States will protect their rights In all
the treaty ports Of China. The reason
given by the foreign authorities is
tint the administration has received
such nm Endorsement Mt the recent cleo
tions here that It Is evidently carrying
out the will of the country aud Is In
no danger of being displaced. 1t is
clenr that II the general trend OF the
recent elections had been Democratic.
the European powers would have felt
that they might leave the United
States very much out of their calculn-
tions. and might have done what they
pleased in regard to American inter-
ests in Samoa, in China. and In other
parts of the world.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16
Out of s,,bt

Young Ost,ich-A camera fiend tried
10 get snap hiist of me today. but he
aidnt succeed Old Ostrich-why?
Young ostich-I shut my eyesl--
Puck.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

According to the proverb. riches do
not make happiness. Neither does
poverty. for that matter. so people
might just az well accumulate what
wealth they can In an honest way.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

A wise man Is one who Is wise
enough TO answer the questions a fool
can ask.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

The more man tries to prove that
he isn't a fool the more he proves no
Is.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

There are numerous men with al
legged characters and unmistakable rep
utations.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

There are all manner OF men with al
manner Of manners.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

But few people arc able to appreciate
> good thing until after they lose It.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

We're II not for his ability to make
b,ack appear white his satanical ma
jesty would soon have to retire from
business.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

when man Is forced TO the wall
why should he kick against the brieksg
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

One of the results of making "im-
periallsm" the issue in the last cam
paign has been to bring the Republl-
ems and Silver Republicans together
throughout almost the whole state. In
Lake, Pueblo, Weld, Teller, jefferson,
Gunnison, Fremont and many other
counties the old friends are working
together again; and generally 1t will
be found that the Silver Republicans,
when 1t comes to denouncing the army
of the United States, and demanding
that the flag shall be hauled down In
the Philippines, will not stand by their
recent Democratic allies.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

A woman with heartaehe can show
q naughty demeanor, but she has -
limp when her shoes hurt.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16
Active Agent. Want.

In every county seat for our Chs
Makes its own gns. Better light n,
tricity or Welsbach city gas. Chess'
kerosene. Retails s.. Big money
Standard Lamp Co, Dept. A. Chj
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

some people are nevcr missed until
they are dismissed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

During the past two weeks several
trnin loads Of canned beef have been
shipped East from Chicago. their ulti-
mate destination being South Africa
This is the quality of beef which was
called ''embalmed" by the yellow jour
nails not very long ago. The British
government has ordered five million
pounds OF II for rations for its soldiers
In the war with the Beers. After In
vestigation. .he British government
found that this canned beef was the
best article Of the kind In the world.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16
Runs Every DayIn tbe w.,

II woman thinks her HUSBAND
meanest crittcr on earth she "a
about him just as hard as If she d
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

4 nsu never get. too mean to over'
reach himssif-
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

Arapahoe county was carried for the
Democrats by about four thousand
plurality. The Teller Silver Repub-
lean ticket obtained about five thou
sand votes. How many OF these vo-
ters were former Silver Republicans
and how many were Populisis cannot
be told. The Republican ticket polled
about thirteen thousand votes-prac-
tically the same as the vote for Henry
wolcott for governor last year. The
vote for Thomas for governor last year
was 23.s5S; the total Democratic. Tel
Ter Silver Republican and Populist
vote this year was 2S,ss4.
Columbus, Ohio. Nov. 13--Chairman
Dick OF the Republican state commit
tee says that Caldwell Rep). for lieu
tennnt governor, about whose election
there was some question. will have
about 10000 plurality. Eighty-fivc
counties give him 10.002, aud the three
yet to be heard from gave Nash for
governor 1900.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

The "Overland Limited" via un,I
cific for California and the Pacide
west. Quickest time and dnest
ment. Ticket Office. gil nth stres|
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16
SECOND DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1893,

and succeeding days. at the hour OF ten och "
of day. following described real estate situate
the county which 1897 and 1898 have not been paid
necessary pay interest and penalties ana osS
Of certificates to-wit:
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16
sale : DELINQUENT TAXES
Ebert County, for the Years
1897 and 1898.

Public notice is hereby given that will according to law oher
public sale the Office of the Treasurer OF Gilbert County a
tha
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16

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The Elbert County tribune., 1899-11-16
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

Martin ten, with two doubtful. The
word procrastination. rs published in
his interview. should be prognostica-
ton.
The Governor left last evening for
Bristol, where he met Governor McMiI-
lin in reference to boundary line be-
tween the two States. He seems more
confident than ever of his election, and
stated that if Senator Martin was so
sure he had the nomina ton he could
not understand why he seemed to anx-
ious about members yet to be nominal
ed.
The Governor will. it is thought, issue
another statement in course of the next
few days. showing where he expects his
votes to come from. He claims not less
than siXty-seven in the caucus.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
Russia's Diplomacy Crssps Into
Alaskan Boundary Dispute.
GUN PLANT INSPECTED
The Benr VIII DO All that Is Possible
70 Prevent Practical Cohesion OF
tho Two Notwithstanding Mn.
tions-ConEressma Foss, OF Chi
cnGo, Completes Inspection ofEx.
teusivo Works.

Copyright, 1899, by Associated Press.)
London. August 26.-Upon authority
of undoubted reliability, a representa-
tive of The Associated Press has ascer-
tanned that into the Alaska dispute
there has crept the craftiness OF Rus
sian diplomacy. Russia, it can be
stated, will do everything. with every
possible energy, to prevent the practi-
cal cohesion of the two great English
speaking nations. In all her Embas-
sizes instructions have been received to
thwart the Anglo-Amcrican undcr>
standing.
~ prominent diplomat. who is init
mately acquainted with the details of
the negotiations of the past few years
said to the representative of The Asso-
ciated Press:
In any arrangement looking to a
working agreement between England
and the United States, Russia sees the
defeat OF her dearest projects. 1 be-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
His Majority Over Martin is Six
OF Seven Hundred.
ISSUE a STATEMENT
Mr.. John T.. Nottingham, who VIII
Vote "s The People Desire, Defeats
Dr. Charles Smith, gmcumbcnt. for
House OF MISREPRESENTATION
Blade tn <uipeper Interview Core
rectcd-Thc Held over Senators.
Especial to virginian-Pilot.

Cape Charles, Va. Aug. 26.-Com-
plete returns from the primary election
IN Northampton COUNTY have not as yet
h' en- received here. There is no doubt
however, of Tylers emphatic endorse
ment. His majority iii the county over
Martin will be from six to seven hun
dred. Martin had n majority Mt one
precinct only-Cape Charles City. John
E. Nottingham was endorsed for the
Legislature by pronounced majority,
o~:eating DR.. Charles Smith. the pres
ent incumbent. y good vote was polled.
THE GOVERNORS CLAIMS.
East Radford. VA, Aug. 26.-Govcrn-
or Tyler desires to correct statements
made i'll his interview at Culpepcr yes
terday in reference to a number of hold
over Senators. There are twenty-one
He claims nine, and comedies Senator
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
THE SEA eiRT MATCHES.
GEORGIA RIFLE AND REVOLVER
TEAMS WILL PARTICIPATE.
tBy Telegraph to Virglnlan- Pilot.)


New York. Aug. 26.-The Savannah
liner City OF Birmingham. which ar
rived at her dock at Q o'clock this
morning, had on board the crack rife
and revolver team OF the Georgia mill
tiamen that will compete in the Sea
Girt matches to be held September 4th
to 9th inclusive. The members of the
team were met al the dock by Team
Captain VIM. Williamson, who had
preceded them, and left here at 10
o'clock for Sea Gr;. where they Will so
into camp. Captain j. c. Pcstei, OF the
FIRST regiment OF Cavalry. inspector Of
rife practice. will meet the team al Sea
Girt, where he has been for some time
past. 10 complete arrangements for the
camp. Team Captain Williamson said
that he would not personally give an
estimate Of the teams chances, as he
has now been North for the past six
weeks.
The reports of the practice. however.
are certainly encoura ging." he said. Il
know that every man Will do his best
TO sustain our record"
The team Will be strengthened by the
addition of s or . militiamen from Al
lanta. who are expected to arrive on
the City OF Mobile tomorrow morn
ing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
THREE DAYS FIGHTING.
BETWEEN DOMINICAN TROOPS
AND REVOLUTIONISTs.
(By Telegraph to virglnlan Pilot)

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
Cape Hayden. Hayti. Aug. 26-News
mas Just been received here confirming
the report of yesterdays fighting in
oahto domingo between the govern
ment forces and those of the Revou-
tionists. General Pachcco. at the head
OF 400 men OF the Revolutionary troops
fought the government troops for three
days. inilicting heavy losses. 1t is re-
ported that the government force lost
100 men in killed and wounded, and that
the Revolutionists captured two field
pieces. In addition General Antonio
Calderon. one of the government coma
manders, was killed and secretly bur-
ied. me Revolutionists lost only 10 men
Killed besides several wounded.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

North America. Though this was not
committed to writing ii was thorough
~ understood. The hitch came through
the absolute refusal of the Canadians
TO accede. they insisting upon an Eu-
fopean umpire. 1t may be said that the
impression exists that Canadian poll
tics are chiefly responsible for the
Alaskan imoassc. This is not only the
American idea but it obtains among
some of the British officials. though
most OF the latter are Inclined to be-
l!eve the United States should make
vast concessions. i'll order to convince
the British of the sincerity OF their
friendship and as Il return for war SER
vices. In other words. the British are
now rather expecting n quid pro quo. an
expression not uncommon in these
days.
ARMSTRONG; PLANT INSPECTED.
Congressman George Edmund Foss
OF Chicago. has completed an inspection
OF the ArmstrongS' works, the Thomp-
sons work, the Fairfield, Liverpool and
Belfast shipyards and the Vickers-
Maxim works.
United States Naval Attache Colwep
accompanied MIR. Foss. They were af-
forded every courtesy by the British
manufacturers and shipbuilders. Mr..
Foss said to representative of The
Associated Press:
with the Vickcrs- Maxim establishment.
Their facilities for manufacturing and
placing guns on board ships are not
equallod. From the results of my cx-
tended trip have come to the conclu-
sion that the Europeans are far ahead
OF us in naval stations. yards and
docks. We are not the only people OH
the Garth. though we are the best, and
we have much to learn. One of the
frst measures | intend to Introduce is
for National Naval Reserve body.
uron which the nation can call In the
hours of need without having to con-
slider the feelings ot each States organ
izations."
Mr.. Foss is going to Portsmouth, De-
vonport and Plymouth next week. lie
sails for home on the Kaiser Wilhelm,
der Crosse Wednesday.
AMBASSADOR CHOATE.
Mr.. Joseph IL. Choatc. the United
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

lieve her intense activity in China is
10 no small extent due TO her fear that
AnSlo-SaXon power once centralized.
VIII sweep everything before il in the
far East. Dreading the rapid realiza.
ton of this nightmare. she Is making
hay while the sun shines. i'll the mean
time intriguing to theeutmost to tie the
hands of those who are working To
materialize Anglo American sentiment.
The latest evidence of this is in the
Alaska affair. Though strictly speak
ing. it is Il matter OF internal politics
and would have been settled long ago
If left solely to Great Britain and the
United States. Russia has managed,
lnSiduouSly, TO suggest motives never
dreamed of by America, by distortinS
facts. 1t is impossible for me to dl-
vulge exactly how or to what extent
Russia got her paws into the dispute.
But. the attitude of her press. official
to the core, is quite sufficient to show
her motives"
LAURIERS PLANS.
The report that Sir Wilfrid Laurier,
the Premier of Canada. and Sir L. II.
Davies. Minister of Marine and Fish
cries. are to come here in regard to
Alaska. is thought at the Canadian
High Commissioners Office to be quite
probable. but nothing is known definite
~ of the matter. Both there and at
the United States Embassy it was said
that the state of negotiations has not
changed. and is spoken of rather wear
lily. The caustic remarks of Sir Charles
Tuprer, formerly Canadian High Com
missioner, III the interview which
representative of the Associated Press
mad with him August 18th, when he
said the United States was purpOsely
delaying the settlement OF the Alaska
dispute on account OF the pecunlary
benefit accruing to miners and coast
cities through the delay and had re-
fused to have the boundary delimted
as was being done in Venezuela. Gre
ated considerable dissatisfaction at the
United states Embassy.
WHAT WAS CLAIMED.
1t was claimed there that Sir Charles
Upper quite misrepresented the facts.
and that the dilatoriness was entirely
due 10 the Canadians. 1t was also said
that his declarations that the commits
sion proposed by the United States
provided for no umpire was "a delib-
crate evasion. as the facts are the
United states proposal included an
umpire 10 be chosen by both sides from
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

States Ambassador. is staying with Mr.
Phipps Andrew Carncgies partner at
Beaufort Castle. Scotland.
MIR. Henry White. secretary to the
United States Embassy. is still away,
and Mr.. James Il. Carter is in charge
OF the Embassy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
CONDITIONS IN SAMOA.
ARE NOW THOSE OF PEACE AND
QUIET,
tBy Telegraph to virarn,an-P.ot,

San Francisco. Aug. 2G.-Commlsslon-
er c. \. Elliott. of the Samoan Com
mission. arrived here last evening from
Auckland by the Alameda. He saws
that the conditions in Samoa arc now
those of peace and quiet. a proclama-
ton was drafted and was TO be issued
by the provisional government the dov
after the Alameda sailed from samoa
calling on all Malietoans NOT residents
of Apia 10 leave that place and so to
their homes.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
,Fiiipinos ixii Four Americans.
(By TELEGRAPH tc VirrinioD-p,io.,

Manila. Aug. 9e.--5:4O p. m.-Four
men OF the Twenty third regiment. sta
toned at Cebu. We're ambushed by the
natives in the hills and three Il them
killed The fourth man succeeded in
making his escape. Details OF the af-
fair lacking.
The times., 1899-12-03

dual, who claimed 10 have worked with
him al Dalys. Say quoth the fellow
after a moments chat can't YOU let NE
have ten for fifteen minutes II you
VIII can make $2.50 and
VIII return you the bill For an
instant ] thought that J. j. and I were TO
ses q tragedy worthy the coEomeu of
What Happened to skinner. Then our
companion dug into his pocket and
brought out two 81 bills and a 5o-cent
piece Here DE remarked. now you've
made your S2.58 and I'm in $3.50. And
De walked away"
"In New Orleans I saw a chap ramed
William Farnum play Svengali in 'TrH-
by quoth Mr.. RosenthaI. He did bet
ter than Wilton Lackaye ever could. and
I'm waiting 10 have some of our clever
women discover that a stock company now
is controlling the best leading man in
America q"
After which everyone had some favorite
10 praise, and The Times reporter made a
graceful exit
The times., 1899-12-03
CHR. XANDER 7tR ROs g..

For mincemeat, eggnogg, etc, use from his
many grades of Brandy and Rum that at 81
a gallon. 90 cents a fun quart For a genteel
dinner, Asti Sauterue with oysters), Santa Rosa,
Cal or Ives, Va. Clarets, all at s. dozen, 25
cents quart. Imperial Sec o. Rheims, " Y
Champagne, 81 25 quart, 70 cents pint, and for
dessert oldest Tokay or Ampeos Punch both
IS cents full quart. send for price Iisr. No
branch housea noes O, EN-
The times., 1899-12-03
COMING EVENTS.

"Au American farce. written by an
American author. and Interpreted by an
American cast" s. the description given Of
Naughty Anthony" which is TO De seen
Christmas week at the Columbia Theatre
in support OF the primal third Of this state
Inont it IS urged that despite the title
there IS not suggestive line or situation
in the work The second third needs 10
DC backed only with The information that
Naughty Anthony" was completed by
David BclascO. who also IS responsible for
The Heart Of Maryland. and ''Zaza" The
company engaged for the production in
cludes Frank Wortbing the Dave Brandon
of "Chidreu Of the Ghetto;- W J. LIE
M0yne, the father Of Catherine" William
Elton, the traveller OF "A Little Ray Of sun
shine Blanche Bates, the Hannah OF The
ZangWill play" Olive Redpath, the Suzan-
Le OF The French Maid and Naude Har-
rison, who is well known for various por-
irayals. No further guarantee Of the truth
q the final third Of the claim is needed.
After the Rays and "a Hot Old Time"
have vacated the stage Of the Academy
that house is to have for an attraction the
English melodrama, Through the Break
ers." The piece Is said to have scored else
where and may do we'll here. Seats 90 on
Eaie Thursday.
Christmas week promises 10 be a big one
In local theatrical circles. The Lafayettes
share &c the amusement-p -puTveying viii be
Robert MaEtell, who is scheduled to pro-
duce his new romantic drama, The Dag
ger and the Cross" here at that time. Mr.
Mantell is so well known In Washington
that further mention Of his engagement
star is admirably supported and that his
vehicle has been staged beautifully.
Popular Roland Reed, whose record as 9
comedian is one Of the most creditable
snlaeina bic. soon Is 70 be seen al the Co
lumbia IN His Fathers Boy" a farce, for
his work IN which the actor has been
commended heartily. NJ Reed Is assisted
IN his rendering by Isadore Rush and other
local favorites. Seats for The engagement
20 on sale Thursday and big advance de-
El2nd is expected confidently.
The times., 1899-12-03
Only Is Gents
Arlington and Return
ON SUNDAY.

Electric trains leave Isls St and "a Ave. every
IS r,iro;es. in ADDITION 70 regular service
Vs4h., Alexandria, & VT. Veraoa ny.
The times., 1899-12-03
ANU SEHENTS.
AMI SEMENTS.
POLITE VAUDEvILLE--A QUOTATION.

positively vaudeville, the
the single undOubtful
making enquiries"
Charming Pollock he Times last
The National tribune., 1899-11-16
IT CAN'T BE DONE.
No One Can Remain Well, No Chronic
Disease Can Ee Cured Unless
the Stomach is First Made
Strong and Vigorous.

This is plain because every organ in the
body depends on the stomach for its nour
ishment. Nerve, bone, sinew, blood are
made from the food which the stomach
converts to our use.
How useless to treat disease with this
that and the other remedy and neglect the
most important of all, the stomach
The earliest symptoms of indigestion
are sour risings, bad taste in the mouth
gas in stomach and bowels, palpitation
all gone feeling, faintness, headaches
constipation; later comes loss of flesh
consumption, liver and heart troubles
kidney diseases, nervous proStration, all
of which are the indirect result of poor
nutrition.
Any person suffering from indigestion
should make it practice to take after each
meal one of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
allowing it to dissolve in the mouth and
thus mingle with the saliva and enter the
stomach in the most natural way. These
Tablets are highly recommended by DR.
Jennison because they are composed OF
the natural digestive acids and fruit es.
sences which assist the stomach in digest.
ing all wholesome food before it has time
to ferment and sour.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by
druggists, full-siZed packages at so cents
They are also excellent for invalids and
children. A book on stomach disease
and thousands of testimonials Of genuine
cures sent free by addressing F. A. Stuart
Co., Marshall, Mich.
The National tribune., 1899-11-16
President schurman's Work.
Saturday Erening Post.

saturday Erenlng Post.
The American public is under obligations
to its scholars, as well as to its soldiers and
sailors, for valuable services rendered both
during and after the late war with Spain
Among those deserving of especial mention
in this regard, President Jacob G. Schur.
man, of Cornell University, holds high
place. He was appointed by President Nc
klnley. last January, as the head of the
Philippine Co nmisSion when there was a
general demand from the public for informa-
ton concerning the archipelago. He pro-
ceeded promptly to his post, and with his
distinguished colleagues began the ardu-
Gus labor of collecting facts and framing
suggestions for the use of the National
authorities.
No one unfamiliar with the Spanish
of the difficulties Of the task. Every
Government Department at Manila seems
TO have been conducted on the principle of
how not to do it," Every official seems 10
have exaggerated the facts which reflected
credit on his work, and to have suppressed
those Of a different sort. Many OF these
gentlemen doubly protected themselves by
mendacity and destruction of discriminating
records. The evidence of corruption, con-
Spiracy and crime were visible alike in
court and custom house, treasury and
Governors palace, naval arsenal and mill
tary headquarters.
Nevertheless, the Commission brought
some order out Of chaos, and supplied the
President with a better knowledge of the
Philippines than was ever possessed by
the Premier at Madrid.