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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
THE sASSAFRAS PLANT.
FYom 1t May BE Brewed n Pleasant
Tea and a Good MuciIaEe.

Tea and a Good MuciIaEe.
A correspondent of the Charleston
News and Courier says of the sassafras
plant: 1.-The whole plant is valuable
for its medicinal properties The root
makes an excellent tea, spicy and fra
grant, and has Alternative virtues quite as
good as the sarsaparilla. The stalks
have an inner pith that, although tedl-
Gus to extract much of il, when scraped
out and put into cold water and agitated
for few moments with a spoon forms
a most thick and tenacious mucilage,
retaining a delicate flavor of the smell
of the sassafras and is bland and
soothing drink in fevers, when the
mouth is dry and great thirst exists. It
is frequently retained gratefully when
plain water is elected.
1t is astonishing how mucilaginous a
small quantity of this pith makes a
tumbler of water, which becomes thick,
as gum arabic water. A mere teaspoon
full of the pith taken out of the small
green branches of the bush will make
three or four tumblerfuls of thick mu-
cilage.
For infiamed eyes this mucilaginous
water is very soothing and curative and
has long been used for all forms of in
fiammation of delicate tissues, but is so
simple that it is ignored by the profes-
sion.
The oil of sassafras, which is made
from the root as well as other parts of
the plant, makes a splendid liniment
for pains and aches in combination with
turpentine in proportion of one-third of
the former to two-thirds of the latter.
Other stimulating tinctures, such as
spirits Of ammonia, are sometimes add
ed, but the chief ingredient of the light
ming liniments hawked about by timer
ant quacks are composed principally of
sassafras oil, which is really pungent
and effective.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
A Curious Cn.e of somnambulI.m

The modern novelist is very prone to
found his plots on the doings Of sleep
walkers and hypnotists, but, as usual,
truth is stranger than felton," and
his efforts are outdone by actual occur
rences. Here, for example, is a true
story from France of gentleman MICS
ing from his bedroom packet contain
ing more than e2, 900 worth of bonds.
The thief could not be traced, but short
ly afterward the mistress of the house,
who had taken the robbery to heart even
more than her husband, was taken to a
doctor, for she was suffering from nerv-
GUS prostration.
The doctor. a firm believer in hyp-
notism, was told of the robbery and.
putting two and two together. hypnotic
ed his patient and extorted a confession
from her that she had taken the bonds
and buried them in the garden. There.
upon search being made, they were
found, but the lady is as yet quite igno-
rant of the fact that she herself was
the person who hid them. -Chambe rs'
Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
Steel HALLE

The largest center in the world for
the manufacture of steel balls for bali
bearings is situated at Schweinfurt. in
Bavaria A couple of factories there,
owned by enc firm, produce close upon
800. 600, coo balls annually with the Ia
Dor of 600 men working ten hours daily.
The total production of Germany is
stated to be about $50, 900, 600. while
England and France combined turn out
only about 20, 600, 600 additional.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
why Maud BIushed.

Bobby Cat the breakfast table)-
Maud, did Mr.. Jules take any of the
umbrellas or hats from the hall last
night?
Maud-why, of course noti Why
should he?
Bobby-That's just what I'd like to
know thought he did because 1 heard
him say when he was going out, 1 am
going to steal just one,' and Why.
what s the matter, Maud?-London Fun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
Where Early Planting 1. Desirable.

II tell we'll meaning but perhaps
not yet perfectly persistent young friend,
who asks me about it,, said Mr.. Stay
bolt, THAT there is no such thing as an
incubator that will hatch out eagles
from dollars while you wait; that the
only way indeed in which a money crop
can be raised is by the most careful and
constant cultivation, and | venture to
remind him, being young and with the
world yet before him, that this is a
crop in which it is desirable to begin
planting early in order to produce the
best results. New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
Took the Hint.

az dearly love BIRDS he gently
sighed, and then she didn't do thing
but hasten to the open piano and softly
began singing. II wish were bird.
They are looking for a nest now
Yonkers Statesman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
Length and Breadth.

Mrs BiIIus-Well. I'm glad we
went. Foreign travel does broaden ones
mind sol
Mr.. Billus-And shortens his bank
account.-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17

The quorum which ratified the United
States constitution for Pennsylvania
was secured by abduction and held be-
hind locked doors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
where Our Language stumbIe..

There is positively the dumbest man
I ever saw. Why. that fellow doesn't
know anything"
And yet he is chief assistant in his
wife's intelligence Office. Chicago
News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17

Of war just ended, of war existing, and pos
sibly of A GREATER WAR COMING,
when the affairs of the world are rapidly
assuming forms, the people seek quite
naturally to be INTELLIGENTLY IN
FORMED of the events as they develop in
their day and generation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17

Trivial is derived from the Latin
for three ways, and means the petty
gossip of the crossroads
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
The Up-tO-date Newspaper
is the CfrOniC/er OF
Current History.

We can best Judge what may be by what has
been, and in making provision for keeping
ABREAST OF THE TIMES. Seek the
companonship of the paper that did not fail
you DURING THE LATE WAR. THE
DAILY ARGUS served its constituency
faithfully and Reliability Its
accurate in every particular and detail, and
beyond that it was prompt in laying before
its readers the stirring events as they occur
ed Its membership in the Associated Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
Burlington.
|:ii51s|d|
|E2il!l!ll3l

South. West and North.-Colonlsts, cheap
tickets now.
south, West and North.-Hom eseekersS
May IA to L.
Louisville, Ky.-Travelers Protective AS
sociation, May Is and 10.
San FrancIsco.-BaptistS Societies, May Is
tol
Portland, Tacoma, SeattIe,-Baptist So
cieties, May - to Il,
MInnsapoIis.-Presbyte Assembly, May
10, II and Is
Denver, CoIo.-Presbyterian Assembly. May
10 and rs
Roanoke. va.-MeetIng Ferman Baptists,
May 10 and 10.
Decatur, nI.-nlinois Sunday School Con-
yention, May - to Il.
Champaign, I1.-Oratorcal Contest, May II
to 20.
Danyille, Ill.-G. A. r May 10 to H.
Cheap round trip tickets for the various sum
mer resorts including Hot Springs 5. D.
sale during the season. For rates and addition
n information call on or apply to
ii. ID. MACK, Phone NJ. j. YoUNGl
d. p. A. 1871 & 1880. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND 3 PACIFIC BAIL
way-Tickets can be purchased or baggage
e6eeked At d Twentieth street depot, On
q IA depot, corner Fifth avenue and Thirty
frsf straet Frank Plummer. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17

]. 4. BUR ART, MD
"a MRS. HADA NJ BURKHART, n D
DRS. BURKHART & BURKHART,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
Physiciars q.

once Tremann block. once hours to l2
Rock Island, Ill. Night calls answered from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
c. T. FOSTER, NJ. D.
Physician and Surgeon.

once between Third and Fourth avenues on
Twentieth street. once hours, to IL a. m.
to p. NJ. and to p. M Night calls from
once. Phone 1854.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17
DIR. CORA EMERY REED,

Special attention to diseases of women and
Children, also diseases of eye, ear, nose and
throat once hours-9:30 to ~ q. NJ, to p
n 81 Sixteenth street, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-17

Passenger trains leave r q Moline
avenuo) depot five (5) minutes sarier than time
given. Trains marked daily, gil other traini
daily except sunday.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
Will Remain a Month

Mr.. w. Boyd Evans, who will
be succeeded by Mr.. Ebert IL.
AuIl as private secretary 10 the
governor, will remain in his pres
ent position for about month
In order TO assist In winding up
those affairs of the Office begun
and undertaken during Govern
or Ellerbe's lifetime. He will
then return to his home in Mari
on county, but expects to COM
plete his law course next year at
the South Carolina college.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
New Trial Ordered for Alfred
Dreyfus.

Paris, June 3.-Tbe court of
cessation to day rendered ver-
dict in favor revision of the
Dreyfus case aud, ordered new
courtmartial to sit at Rennes, 60
miles from Nantes, for the trial
of the prisoner.
Previous to the announcement t
Of the verdict crowds of people
assembled at the palace of jus .
tice and in its neighborhood
awaiting the decision. Perfect
calm prevailed. The decision,
which was pronounced at 3 40 D.
M. saws the prisoner is to be re-
tried on the following question 4:
lis Dreyfus guilty of having I'm
1S94) practiced, machination, or
Of having communication with a
foreign power or It's agents with
the view Of facilitating acts Of
hostilitles in the case of war
with France, or having furnished
the means therefor by furnishing
notes or documents retraced on
the bordereau.
The audience received the de.
cision with cries OF "Vive la JUS
tice vive IL loi."
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
Something Should be Done.

The increase in the number of
Confederate pensioners in this
State, which absorbs the increas-
ed appropriations and keeps the
average annual payment tn each
pensioner down to a grotesquely
insufficient figure has naturally
caused surprise. Yet the ordi
nary citizen, knowing that the
apportionment of the fund had
been left to men supposed to
have the deepest interest in pro-
noting its inst distribution, has
been 10th to suspect fraud. The
statements Of Capt. w. d. Star.
ling before Camp Hampton night
before last, show, however, that
grave abuses exist, imposition be-
ing freely used TO secure pensions
for persons not entitled t. them.
The camp, to its credit, prompt.
ly took up the mater and will
press the State veterans. at their
approaching meeting in Chester,
to take remedial action. We
hope the movement will be aided
by other camps. For the credit
Of the veterans themselves as
well "a the benefit of the deserv
ing pensioners the abuse Of the
States bounty should be prompt.
ly stopped.-I'he State 4.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
A new lot of New
Home sewing ma
chimes on hand at this
office.
Winthrop College Scholarship
and Entrance Examination.

The examinations for the award OF
vacant scholarships i'm Winthrop Col
lage and for the admission of new
students will be held at the County
Court House on Friday, July 2lst at
. "A. IN.
Applicants must not be less than
riiteen years of age.
When scholarships are vacated after
July 2lsr, they will he awarded to
those making the highest average at
this examination.
The cost of attendance, including
board, furnished room, heat, light and
washing is only $3.50 per month.
For further information and a cata-
logue address Pres. d. B. Johnson,
Rock Hin, ;. e..
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

Last fall sprained my left hip
while handling some heavy boxes
The doctor | called on said at first il
was slight strain and would soon be
well, but it grew worse and the doctor
then said had rheumatism.I II cUntinu-
ed to grow worse and I could hard get
around TO work | went TO drug
store and the druggist recommended
ChamberIain's Pain Balm. tried it
and One-half of Doc bottle cured me
entirely. | now recommend il to all
my friends.-F. A. BabcOck, Erie. Pa.
It is for sale by j. F. MACKEY & Co
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
THE MENINGITIS TROUBLE.
Penitentiary Hosiery Mill Tenn
pOrarily Closed Down.

The executive committee Of the
local board of health, consisting
OF DIR. BoOZer, DR.. BabcOck, Mr..
j. 5. Muller and DR.. Thomas, held
u conference with Capt. Graham,
OF the penitentiarv hosiery mill,
on the outbreak Of meningitis.
There have been ten cases of the
disease, one new case developing
Friday night, and all IF them
have occurred among convicts
employed IN the hosiery mill. At
least 80 per cent Of convIcts in
the yard are employed in tie
mill, and it has been decided to
shut it down. The place was
completely disinfected yesterday,
bi-chloride of mercury. carbolic
acid and whitewash being freely
used IN every portion Of the build
ing. Persons working in the mill
who live outside will be prevent
ed from coming in contact with
other people as far as possible.
The mill will proba bly, resume
work tomorrow.-The State.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
NEW GOVERNOR WAS
SWORN IN AT NIGHT.
Chief Justice McIver Admins
ters the Oath.

Hon. Miles b. McSweeney, who
first saw the light Of day on April
Is, 1858, now occupies the ex-
alted position of governor of
South Carolina. 1t was exactly
10 minutes past II last night in
the parlors of Wright's hotel
when the chief justice, standing
on one side of a tete- a-tete chair,
with Mr.. McSweeney on the other,
their hands grasping small
Bible, administered the oath of
office. The ceremony was infor.
NAL, though there was some SO or
more gentlemen, consisting of the
State officials who had made the
trip to sellers, and a number of
friends Of the governor present
in the parlor at the time.
Just at II o'clock, Governor
McSweeney, escorted by Secretary
of State Cooper, and the other
state officers, Senator Appelt and
others drove up to the hotel. The
party followed by those who had
awaited the governors arrival
ascended to the Darlors of the
hotel.
At II :05 the chief justice Of
the supreme court, followed by
Associate Justices Gary and Pope.
entered the north polar to the
right where they took up their
position the chief in advance.
Gov. McSweeney, on the arm of
Attorney General Billinger. fol,
lowed by the other members OF
the official household came from
the south parlor. AT II :OS Gen.
Blllinger, in few graceful words
introduced Mr.. McSweeney to the
chief justice, announcing that he
was ready to take the oath of Of.
flee as governor Of South Carroll.
ma in accordance with the provis
ions Of the constitution. The chief
justice extended his right arm, a
Bible being in his hand, and Mr..
McSweeney grasped the volume.
| he regulation oath was then read
by Justice McIver and the gov
ernor pressed the Bible to his
lips.
This done, the chief justice
asked "where's the table2' and
looked about for one upon which
the oath could be signed. Finally
the signatures were affixed upon
a small brass table which was 81
part of one of the large wall mir
rorS. The blank was an ordinary
one used for Oaths Of notaries.
AS soon as Gov McSweenov
had affixed his signature with
Justice Pope's fountain pen. the
chief justice Congratulated the
governor warmly, and was fol
lowed by the associate Justices
The State, 4th.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

Governor Elierbe after an i'll
ness of about five months died at
his home last Friday evening
shortly after eight o'clock. He
made a brave fight for life, but
the end came, as was expected,
having grown gradually worse the
past few weeks. To his bereaved
family we extend our heartfelt
sympathy.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
a Card of Thanks.

| wish to say that feel under last
ing obligations for whar Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy has done for our
family. We have used tim so many
cases of coughs, lung troubles and
whooping cough, and it has always
given the most perfect satisfaction,
we feel greatly indebted to the manu-
facturerS Of this remedy and wish
them to please accept our hearty
thanks.-Respectfully, Mrs. =. Doty,
Des Moines, Iowa. For sale by J. +.
Mackey Z co.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
BELLE OF THE TOWN
VICTIM BIGAMIST.
Why the People of Allendale are
Much Wrought up.

The people about Allendale, in
Barnwell county, seem to be con-
siderably stirred up over the fact
that one of the most popular
young women Of the place has
found herself to be the victim Of
a bigamist.
These details of the affair are
from the Jacksonville (Fla.) Me.
tropohs of Saturday evening
last:
"Mr. C. F. Pons. a citizen of
Jacksonville, is in jail at Barn
we'll, S. c.. charged with bigamy.
"Mr. Pons is a we'll know de
tective, and has wife and sew
eral children, who reside in this
city. A few weeks ago he mar
RED Miss Ollie Brabham, a young
woman of Allendale, S. @. The
young lady was said to be the
belle of the place, and the we'd.
ding was a notable event. The
manner in which the exposure
was made is most interesting and
is as follows:
"Dayid Maniel, a trusted EN-.
ployee of the Matthews depart
ment store, is a native Of Allen
dale, and was friend and neigh
Dor of Miss Ollie Brabham. His
cousin wrote to him from that
place stating that Miss Ollie had
married a Jacksonville man by
the name of &. +. Pons. Mr..
Manner at once investigated the
matter and says that be learned
Mr.. Pons had a wife and several
children residing In this city on
Beaver street, and he so notified
the Allendale people, which re
suited in the arrest Of Pons, and
he was taken to the Barnwell
county Jail, where he is now IN
carcerated.
"A reporter of The Metropolis
was shown a letter this morning
written by Hon. G. j. Connor, a
lawyer OF Allendale, which says
that the people of that little city
are very indignant, as Miss Brab-
ham was one of the most popular
young ladies' in the place. The
letter further says that Pons was
removed to Barnwell owing to
the indignation of the people.
"Mr. Manner was requested to
find out all about P0nS. which he
says be did, and sent affidavits ia
the authorities at Barnwell.
Pons, he says, has admitted to
his newly made wife that he had
former wife in Jacksonville.
but had recently secured dl.
vorce from her. Mr.. Manner
says that he went to County
Clerk Cassidey this morning and
secured from him a certificate
stating that no divorce had been
granted to Pons or suit entered
for the same"
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
Notice of Election of Teach
GrS.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
L the Lancaster School District will
meet on the Sth Of June, 1899, to elect
four assistants teachers for the white
Graded School and teacher for a
school to be established at the cotton
factory.
Applicants are requested to state
whether they will, if elected. attend
the summer school TO be held at Win
thr"p College, provided their expenses
at winthrop are paid by the board of
trustees. CHAs. II. CoNNoRs,
Sec. tS Treas. BID Trustees.
May 26 1899.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

A farmers institute will be
held in Lancaster county some
time in July or August by a Pro-
fessor Of Clemso college. We
hope it will be well attended as
our farmers are sadly IN need Of
education on subjects pertaining
to agriculture.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

kodol Dyspepsia Cure completely
digests food within the stomach and
lntestines AM renders all classes of
food capable of being assimilated and
converted into strength giving tissue
building substances. Crawford Bros.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
Wednesday, June Z, 1890.

1t behooves everyone to keep a
sharp lookout now for counter
felt money. A considerable
amount of dollars and half dol
lars have been circulated in
Atlanta within the last few days.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
NOTICE--LANCk Yer GRA-
DED SCHOOL.
TO all whom it may Concern:

TO all whom it may Concern:
TAKE NOTICE that pursuant TO
petitltion signed by ten voters and
free holders resident in LANCASTER
SCHOOL DISTRICT, we the under.
signed, TRUSTEES OF said Dis
TRlET, do hereby call public meet
ing TO be composed Of all those voters
who are resident in and return for
taxation in said District real or per.
sonal property Of the value of not less
than ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. to
assemble in the Court House at Lam
caster, y. c., on Friday the 2Gth day OF
May 1899, at : o'clock p. M, for the
purpose OF electing chairman and
secretary of said meeting, five trus-
tees of said school District, and of de-
termining what specialtax, if any, not
To exceed five mills, shall be levied, as
the aiority present shall decide, on
all real and personal property within
laid School District for the mainten-
ance Of the public schools of said Dis
trict. This May 9th, 1899.
B.F. MILLER,
w. II. GREGORY,
w. j. CUNNINGHAM,
j. +. TAYLOR,
&. II. CosSoRs.
Trustees OF Lancaster School District.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

What you want is not temporary re-
lief from piles but cure to stay
cured. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures piles. and they stay cured
Crawford Bros.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
DajEy Except Sui,d0y.

Train leaving Lancaster ut 800 n m, con
meets at Chester with Southern Railway goiuS
south, G. & l. going north and G. G. & n Yes.
tibue and local trains going west
Train leaving Lancaster at 400 p. m, con
ncc;s ut Lancaster with o. X 6 c. from Cam
dcn and Chester with Southern Railway going
north and south and with c. 6 i. north. go.
Train leaving Chester at II 90 a IN connects
at Chester with Southern Railway from Char
lottc, also &. & l.. from north.
Train leaving Chester at 700 u. m, connects
with Southern Railway from Columbia, G..
x N from Atlanta and C. & l. from Lenoir
LEROY SPRINGS,
w. II. HARDIN, President.
Vice-Pres. and Manager.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

Before the discovery Of Que Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for il now. Crawford BrCs.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

Restore the Menstrual and Genera
tive Organs to natural conditions so
they will do their duty by takirg Sim
mons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07
COMING TODAY
Another Carload of Fine Mules
and Horses.

Another Carload of Fine Mules
and Horses.
These animals were carefully select
ed in person by our Mr. Elliott. and
the people may rest assured that
they will prove to be just what they
are loo ing for Now, don't think
of buying until you see our new stock
and get our prices We have bought
to sell, and we are going to sell, it
ma es no difference what prices others
may, quote you We will either sell or
swap Will sell for the cash or on
time for good papers
IND DON'T FORGET
That we are headquarters for the best
Wagons and Buggies on the market.
Our large sales of vehicles is the best
evidence Of the popularity of the
standard ma es handled by us You
don't have to be always running to
the shop with the buggies and wagons
you buy from us
or COURSE YOU KNOV
That we keep HARNESS Of all kinds
No better made than the best grades
we rsp in Stpt all and see for
yourself
ELLIOTT & RAVE RO
March 10 1899
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1899-06-07

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic IOc or pso
II T. e. q. fail to cure. druggists refund money