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The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21
Antl-rmperiali.t. to Hold n conrr...

Chicago, Sept. 1s.-Arrangements are
being made by the Chicago Anti-Im-
perlalistic League for a mass meeting
OF nnti-iinperialists from all over the
country to be held in Chicago. Octo-
u Is the purpose to take decisive
nctioh IN regard to the course to he
pursued by the anti-imperialists in
mex, years presidential campaign. and
,eauers OF the faction opposed to Pres
,uent Mchiniey's Philippine policy de
ehare mat the probable result of the
oon,eIehce ~. ns reno, VIII be to declare In rav-
-, ~, u, ,ne democratic party II that par
sue. ''e 10
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21
FIGHT BETWEEN MINERS.
Race War Opens at cartcrvllle, Illinol
with Six Deaths.

with Six Deaths.
Car,erville. H., Sept 1S.-Cnrterville
was the scene of II bloody riot between
white and negro miners to-day. Six
negroes We're killed and one mortally
wounded. The killed are:
Rev. o. 7. j. Floyd.
Huse Bradley.
John Black.
Henry Branum.
Two unidentified
Alortally wounded:
Sim Cummings.
Trouble has been brewing ever since
the militia was recalled by Governor
Tanner last Monday, since which time
the white miners have refused TO allow
the negro miners To come Into town.
To-day thirteen negroes marched into
town and opened fire on crowd of
white. The whites returned the fire
promptly and a running fight cnsucd.
The negroes. closely followed by the
whites, scattered, some running mp the
main street, the remainder starting
down the railroad track. Here the
worst execution was done. After the
hight wns over four dead bodies were
picked up and another mortality
wounded. They We're taken too the
city hall where the wounded man was
given medical treatment and an in-
quest held over the dead ones. Later.
near the Brush mines in another part
OF the city. two other dead bodies were
found
superintendent Donclly of the Brush
mines, where the negroes reside. 70
ports that the negroes are worked up
into frenzy and that while he is do
ing all In his power TO hold them In
check, he Is afraid that he cannot do
so much longer. and that unless the
militia arrives shortly further trouble
may be looked for.
Company G. Fourth regiment. |. n.
G.. arrived here late this evening and
Will endeavor TO preserve order. Forty
miners from the Herrin mines left that
place for this city this evening. armed
with krag-Jorgensen rifles, detcrmin-
ed TO assist the white miners should
their erviccs be required.
The mayor has taken every prccau
ton 10 prevent further trouble and
none VIII occur unless the negroes
make an attack.
trouble has existed here off and on
Tor over year but no fatalities occur
red until June Both. when passenger
train on the Illinois Central railroad
was fired into and one woman killed.
These negroes were on their way TO
the mines. having come from papa.
short time afterwnrd pitched bat-
tie ensued between the union and non
union forces. during which time the
dwellings occupied by the union ne
groes We're burned. Several arrests
were made and the parties are held In
Jhi a. Marion on the Charge of murder,
awaiting trial
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21
Fast Train Record.

Buffalo. n. V, Sept 49, with a
newspaper train carrying the New
York Sunday papers and consisting of
three baggage cars and locomotive.
the Lacknwnnna railroad to-day beat
all records between New York and
Buffnlo for train. covering the 40
miles In the actual running time OF
hours and ~ minutes
Parts OF this distance on the level
'irri,hes west of BInghampton were
covered at speed Of over eighty miles
M nour and on the part Of the line east
oi Strondshirg. where the train
climbs the mountains. sevcnty-seven
miles an honr was maintained on war;
lous occasions.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

In his letter. as president. to the
American Bar association recently held
at Buffalo. Ambassador Joseph H
Choate said. "The laws delays. which
seem to be constantly on the increase
may well engage the earnest attention
Of the association. No opportunity
should be lost to counteract the In
cvitabie tendency to elaborate pro-
csdurc and unnecessarily multiplied
appeals" These words were we'll said
Justice delayed is more than justice
delayed; It is Justice impaired. Tint
Ia Of the essence OF the matter. Tar
dinoss IL vital defect In Angio-Saxor
Justice. and is not offset by resultant
regularity or precision.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21
Gable Car Rims Away

Kansas City. Sept. 1s.-Five women
were the victims of an accident on the
elevated plane of the Twelfth Street
capie road this evening. A grIpman LOST
control OF his train and II dashed down
,ie incline and into another train thnt
nnu oeeh stopped half way down to
Issue drunken passenger who had
trestle. "ho" ''e
Nearly all of tho women who were
W.T. VII reeelVed . their Injuries In jumping
evitable. Mrs. Walter q Cheney s,,s.
inined fracture of the skull md ,s he
neveu to he fatally hurt. Eight other
women were painfully injured.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21
Still More Conterfeltlnr

The Secret Service has iur
earthed another band of Counts
ers and secured Il quantity Of 4
bills. which are very cleverly n.
ed. Things Of great value are /,
selected for imitation, notably n,
ters Stomach Bitters. which Ia, !
imitators but no equals for dIs-
like Indigestion. dyspepsia and 3
patton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21
NEW CAVE Dlscov,..
Underground Opening ,n.r.,.
tains a STRANGE s,

'a'ns a Strange sIrh,
A cave which 1t il -,
eclipse the Mammoth e,ys wy'eid
lucky and the Lurav esr e a 7
ginia was discovered Las, n
the state line in Claiborna Ne't
nessce. a few miles from Wa1a Ta1'
Kentucky. For years n .,nAa a,a.
the side of Cumberland ,es ouaa
attracted the attention ~ rn',>
Ing on account of the s,is I
which came from it. 40 s,,,a a
that a persons hat would y w y y
his head. w pslq|
The place is located on III.
Mr.. william Housley ,s r ~
curious TO know somethinr ~
this underground passa,a 'arA.
blasting made an openIns q
a man could walk. A n.s @ 1
plorers was formed and au z
they found after trayelIno
hundred feet a magnIGean, -
which was so large that a
could maneuver In it. Tn - ~
walls of the chamber wera '
Lending from the chamber '-.s -.
passages. One passage wa, "
by the exploring party. becan.' :
the one through which tho % w. |
rent of air came. When sh'n.
mile from the big chamber G M ,
began to widen and strans.
began TO fall upon the ears ~ !
plorers. The sound was Bts I.
music.
As the party advanced tbe SOM.
came more distinct. On yoln. y
they entered another big CHAM.
here they found the cause A..
the incline. which set in A nv
from the entrance. was a lon, |.
stalacites and stalagmitps :. Y
their presence known by a pho.-1
cent glow, which showed ,hs !.
peculiar shapes of these forn,.
The noise and music could nav \
counted for. II was caused 4.
heavy current Of air passing \.
these cones. Mr.. Housley ths !.
of the little farm on which mi. !,
located. will explore further-fsl
Record. -
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21
brutal Work of the yaou,,.

Masatlan. Texas, Sept. 1s.-Private
advices from Sonora show that Chief
Ietahiate of the Yaquis. who rc-
manned loyal TO the Mexican govern
ment. was seized by the rebels and
cruelty tortured. being stripped.
s,hsned win knives. and his body
snockingiy mutilated. while the
him and crying out: .'rake vo,I,.
peace, Now you are punished for sid.
Ing with the Mexican government,
The incident indicates the character
OF the Mexican Indians. who arc ms
cruel as the .Apaches.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

Recently a statement was published
that Gov. Roosevelt would be president
Mckinley's running mate next fall.
Tho governor was shown this state
ment- According 10 his usual custom
he asked that he be not quoted directly
In the matter. but he WAS emphatic In
giving the impression that he could
not be induced to take the nomination
for the vice-presidency under any con-
ditions.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21
erca, strike of Carpenters.

New York. Sept. 16.-At noon to.
morrow $500 carpenters and joiners
In this city Will lay down their tools
with the understanding that they shall
not return TO work until their employ
crs have consented TO grant them an
Increase OF wages from $3.50 to $500
a day. and half holiday on Saturday
NIL the year round.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21
Heading Her nm

"William, our daughter is deter,
to go on the stage" well. We
stop that. Find out whether q
crazy for new frocks or admIntii
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

II requires no prcterhuman force oi
will in any young man or woman to
get at least half an hour out of solid
busy day for good and disinterested
reading.-John Morley.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21
RetierfetI Heat

WAS 1t hot in your town ths,
mer. Miss Pikeri' Hot III
freckles from the moon shlnI,,I
me-"
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

A whssl In the hand Is worth two in
the repair shop
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

Results Impress us more when we
are ignorant of the process by which
they are attained.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

One-half the world may not know
how the other half lives. but some
times q man knows his better hall
lives on the alimony.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

somstimes Ideas are made flesh: they
breathe upon US with warm breath:
they touch us with soft, responsive
hands: they look upon us with sad. sin
csre eyes. and speak to us In appeal
ing tones.-George Eliot.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

When spinster tells you she is sin
gle from choice. II may be owing TO
tho fact that all the men OF her nc
Quaintancc chose other girls.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

Somehow man never appreciates
the silver lining Of the cloud when he
gets caught in shower.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

When your enemies speak III OF you.
act In such . manner that people won't
believe them.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21
suburban TaieS

"Out our way the heat has
the apples on the trees "Wd.
COW has been giving boiled q
right along"
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

twenty-five cents was the igar4
OF my fortune. Who gave It % 2
Nobody; l tried to borrow 1t an. /
not
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

Some peoples idea of necessary
evil is one they don't want to abolish.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

A homciy woman who is vain doubts
the accuracy of mirrors.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

New Jersey is famous for its numer-
ous watering places. Most OF tho
trusts arc formed In that state.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

A young man seeking a quiet spot
TO kias q girl should avoid her mouth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

The Boston Herald calls attention
to the fact that Harvard is to have 8
new telescope OF unique kind. en-
abiinE 1t to do certain work impos.
sible to any other now In existence
For many years the race among OBJ
servatories has been to secure the tele.
scope with the largest aperture. All
these great lenses have been made by
Alvan Clark. and. beginning with thai
Of the old University Of Chicago. which
had lense Of eighteen inches. ths
size has gradually increased. us showr
in the following table;
Inches
Old University of Chicago. ......... l,
Princeton ..-....-. e
Washington observatory ~
Pulkowa (Russia) observatory. 80. sc
Lick observatory. ...................3 30
Chicago observatory (Yerkcs) ......4 A
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

How young you look. md
"Oh, professor. how rcmarkahJ
have retained your eyesiglit,"
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

The difference between love and dys-
pepsia is merely matter OF years.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

The improper use of hypnotic power
may induce mental deterioration OF
even insanity. This power. which may
yield specialist important results and
do the subject no harm. easily works
serious mischief when ignorant OF de-
signing men make 1t serve their pleas.
ure or their profit. Where good judg-
ment does not control and limit the ap.
plication OF hypnotic influence. the law
ought to intervene to restrict its exsr-
else and to protect unthinking or vsn-
turesome persons from the grave dan
ReIa connected with Il
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

Love levels all ming. except ii. own
morotony.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

Avoid frowsiness. avoid slang. avoid
gum; avoid onion. tobacco. drug and
drink habits.' makes the substance OF
q printed placard In the clerks lupch
room of famous department store
The advice is seven-branched camille
stick. able to tighten many a pathway
that is now shadow.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

religion lie. more in walk than ia
talk.
The Elbert County tribune., 1899-09-21

There was great deal of disappoint-
ment IN Leadville. Pueblo and Colo
rndo Springs because the regiment did
not parade through the streets as ex-
pected. Notwithstanding the lateness
of the hour when the trains reached
Lcadvllle. the population was all astlr.
In Pueblo the police and fire depart
ments, the local military company and
civic organizations were In line for the
parade and the streets We're throngcd
with people waiting 10 see II pass. At
Colorado Springs this afternoon the ma
rade OF the regiment was looked for
ward to as one of the star features of
the Flower Festival, and when II be-
came known that the soldiers did not
intend TO march groan went up from
one end of the city to the other But
there Is another side to the matter
the side of the men themselves. They
have had the most tedious trip from
the coast that II Ii possible to Imagine
1t has been hot and dusty. and even
had their travel been unbroken nil of
them would be suffering from fatigue
and loss of sleep. When to that is
added the fact that they have been
compelled TO stop at so many places.
and have been aroused at all hours of
the night by enthusiastic friends. II is
not TO be wondered at that the limit
OF human endurance has been reached.
That Is where the other side comes In.
and nobody will say that II is not
strong. The men feel deeply the ap.
prcciaiion shown by the people of the
state. and they are confident that their
weariness VIII atone for any disap-
polntinent TO the public In the cities
named through their failure to march
II Nsus n nnn1aut.ptnp.
rather than confusion of noises that
greeted the returning campaIgners
from the Philippines Wednesday after
noon as they took possession OF Colo
RADIO Springs and enjoyed the festivi-
ties OF the carnival. Flowers were the
element and they We'd among
themselves with the weapons OF beauty
for the honor of being east beneath the
revcred feet Of the volunteers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
At Prairie View.

Prairie View Texas. November 3o.-To-
day, Thanksgiving Day, was duly celebrat-
ed at the Prairie View college The chapel
was appropriately decorated. From the
front wall was draped beautiful new Ma
tional flag, the gift to the school from the
board of directors through Captain f. A
Reichardt chairman OF the finance com
mittee and OF the Prairie View committee.
On the sides of the gallery walls bunting
was tastefully arranged. On the rostrum
around the speakers desk were gathered
the fruits of the harvest season and the
useful found a place with the beautiful
The selections by the choir were in keeping
with the day The sermon of he day was
preached by Rev. j. H. Reed, pastor of
st. Paul Methodist Episcopal church, CAL
weston Texas, and was listened to with
deep interest and profit by faculty and
students, the theme being Mans Do
minion over Material Forces" text, Gene
sis i, IS, The programme was closed by
singing the National anthem and benedic-
tion.
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HIDES AND WOOL.
LA GRANGE LOCALS.
Fayette County Is Enjoying Pros
perity Unprecedented.

La Grange, Texas, November ga
Thanksgiving entertainment was given to-
night at the opera house by the Ladies
Aid society of the Methodist church. 1t
consisted of vocal and instrumental music
and Rotations by the best talent OF the
city, The proceeds will be used to buy
carpet Tor the church.
Miss Gussie stafford. a charming young
lady of Columbus, arrived this afternoon
and is the guest of Mrs. W. H. Thomas.
She participated in the Thanksgiving en-
tertalnment tonight.
The theater- goers of this city were de-
oidedly disappointed in the presentation OF
Joshua Simpkins" last night.
Up to clock this afternoon 40 In
struments of transfer had been filed in the
county clerks office for this month This
Is record breaker, he largest number
heretofore filed in the same month being
1l5 in 1896 In the month OF December,
1896, III instruments were filed.
This county is enjoying prosperity
which it has not experienced for many
years. The cotton crop has been unusually
large here and then the advanced prices
paid for all farm products have made q
happy and contented people, Merchants
say that it Is no trouble to sell goods for
cash and have collected debts OF many
years standing which had been considered
worthless. The cotton is about all gath
cred. Merchants have put in large stocks
for the holiday business, which seems very
promising indeed.
The commissioners court adjourned yes
terday.
All the cases IN the district court having
been disposed OF, Judge Teichmueller this
morning discharged the jury for the bal
ance of the week.
A large number of citizens of Winchester
were in the city today as witnesses TO at
tend the trial of Wilson VS.. the San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass Railway, which
was. however, continued by agreement Of
parties.
In the case of j. C. Hillsman ct al vs.
Percy Faison county attorney. contested
election case from Ledbetter. the jury yes
terday evening brought in a verdict tor
defendant.
Judge and Mrs, A. Haldusek left for Cal
weston yesterday morning to visit their
daughter Miss Vlasta. who is sick WIFI
fever at the Ursuline convent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

Brenbam, Texas, November 30.--Toiay is
an ideal time for the giving of formal
thanks" from a weather standpoint ana
there have been many grateful acknowi-
edgments from the different pulpits of the
city for these showers of blessings" At
the Methodist church there was special
sermon at 10 o'clock by the pastor, Dr.
j. l.. Massey. The choir was composed
of Mr. and Mrs. j. D. Campbell, Mrs 5.
Epstein, Mrs. Richards, Mrs. j. r. I1ar-
mon, DR.. Thomas Cox and Messrs. Thomas
and Flournoy league. Fl. G, Miller and T.
A. Holland. The service opened with ar
anthem, Let Mount Zion Rejoice" Con-
tributions were received for the superan-
nuated ministers and the widows and or
phans of the Texas conference and for the
Methodist orphange at Waco.
At St Peters Episcopal church st. An
drew's Day was celebrated in connection
with the Thanksgiving service. Mathis
were sung and there was an able sermon
at II a. m. by the rector. Rev. James No
BILE. The offering was for aged clergymen
and for the widows and orphans of de-
ceased clergymen.
At the Baptist church the Ladies' Aid
society held social and business meet
ing in the afternoon and received contri-
buttons for the Buckner orphanage in Dali
las county In the evening union SER
vice was held. participated in by num-
Der of the prominent and official members
of the different denominations. The choir
was the same In part as at the morning
service at the Methodist church and the
service was more largely attended than any
during the day the special prayer service
announced for the Christian church being
merged into this meeting.
THANKSGIVING services were held al the
Lutheran church in the evening. The SER
vice included sermon by the pastor. Rev.
G. Langner. and some excellent singing
by the choir.
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At Bolton.

Bolton, Texas, November So.-A unios
service was held at the First Baptist
church, during which time most OF the
business houses closed.
Last night the Philomathion society OF
the Wedemyer academy rendered the fol-
lowing programme, Prof. Il. A. Nichols
presiding:
Song, by school.
Prayer
Debate. Resolved That the Cubans
Should at Once be Granted Self Govern
ment." Affirmative. Herbert S. Graves, Ed
gar +, Smith, Ben d. Lee, Jr, Negative,
William B. Madeley, Ira A. Hobby, j. w.
Grissom.
Grafton, Ernest C. Wedemeyer.
Journal. A. Leroy Monteith.
Decision Of judges in favor OF mega.
tive.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

Mount Vernon, Texas November 81
District court convened here today with
Hon. j. NJ. Talbot on the bench. The
docket being unusually light, Judge Tai.
bolt thinks he can dispose OF same within
a week. The case OF T. c.. Wallace
charged with murder and the most i'm.
portant case on the docket. is set for trial
next Thursday.
Visiting attorneys are TODD & Glass and
p. A. Turner of Texarkana, j. +. Jones
of Pittsburg and B. F.. Crosby of Sui
phur Springs.
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At HIlIShOrO.

Hillsboro, Texas. November 30. - The
Hillshoro Relief association held its sixth
annual meeting and raised sl25 for next
years work among the poor; last year
1t disbursed 4S2 garments and s72 TO the
poor. Mrs. j. G. Newman was reelected
president and o. H. Young secretary and
treasurer of the association. The house
was packed and many turned away Rev.
H. T. Rosamore, Baptist minister, organ
lied the association, which has done much
good. Rev. C. R. Right of the Methodist
church preached the annual Thanksgiving
sermon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
Wuxahuchie Items.

Waxahachie Texas. November 2s.-
Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Kellar leave ~
night for Galveston. where they will EN-.
bark for Bremen on a tour of the world
There is a coal famine prevailing and
cold wave would catch the town in bad
shape,
District court meets or the 18th prox.
imo. Not homicide has occurred in the
county since last term, and few felonies
of any sort. This is REGARDED as a won
derful showing for a county as populous
as Ellis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

Bastrop, Texas, November 3o.-Thanks-
giving Day was widely observed here to-
day Union services were conducted at
the Methodist church, Evangelist B. B..
large congregation. Services were also
mad at the Episcopal church by Rev. Sloan.
Tonight the young people enjoyed a grand
reception at the residence OF Captain B. D.
organ, the marriage of Mr.. Willie Schae-
Ter TO Miss Willie Middleton, both of this
city and hop at the opera house.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01

Waxahachie, Texas. November so.--To.
DAY thanksgiving was observed here by
a union service of the churches at the
'First Presbyterian church at 10 a. m A
Deauiiini and impressive service was had
Az ?, M the cotton mill company was
orsahized and at $3.50 a game Of football
was played between Dallas and Waxa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-01
At Fort Worth.

Fort Worth, Texas. November w., J,
Thanksgiving, was generally ~ !,
here. and all public places, courts !. !,
ness houses, etc, closed up iol a ps n
Union religious services were ~. III
diversion of events, such as .u'nsd II
horse racing, football, VOL ar
chase, ETC., made up the pros''
sports for the day.
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CnINert News Notes.

Calvert. Texas, November 2s.-Thanks.
giving services are arranged for at the
Methodist church here next Sunday morn
ing Rev. Mr.. Barron, pastor OF the Pres
byterian church, will deliver the sermon
Special music is being prepared.
Hon. T. NJ. Taylor. Robertson county,
Judge, was over from Franklin this week
visiting and attending to business.
Mrs. Gertrude Wallace visited In Rock.
dale the last few days
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

Fort Worth, Texas. November Miss
Eima daughter of Congressman John IT..
Stephens OF the Jumbo district, and james
y. Townsend Mr.. Stephens private secre-
Mr.. Townsend and bride and Congressman
stephens left here today for Washington,
d. c.