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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-12-08
No Light in Late Dispatches as to
What Gen. Butler Intends
to Do.
ALL WELL THERE UP TO NOVEMBER 2s.
Eighteen Hundred Men mt the
Hattie of GlencOe-Departure of
the Canadian Contingent From
Cape Town.

London. Dec. although the re.
pairing of the cable between Alden
and Zanzibar has restored the route
via Aden' to South Africa, and there
by relieved quite budget of belated
dispatches, there is nothing at hand
throwing light on Gen. Buffers prep
arations for the relief of Ladysmith OF
the movements of the British columns.
News From Ladysmith.
News from Ladysmith has been re-
ceived up to the night of Wednesday,
November 20, when all was well, pro-
visions were plentiful, and the bonn
bardment was ineffective. Dispatches
of the same date from the Boer head
quarters refer to the renewal of a
heavy bombardment- with a fourth
siege gun, christened Franchise, :"
which had just arrived from Pretoria,
and lifeless response from the garri-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16

cautiously descended. At the bottom
! found myself in lower hold which
had been used as a second and larger
treasure chamber. The forward end
was piled solid with bars, three inches
square by fourteen inches.long, which
proved to be ingots of pure silver; and
in boxes, all around, were globe dollars
of Charles ILLS time clearing date of
1T68 and fresh from the Seville mint
when the galleon was losD, eight-real
pieces of Philip v. dollars from the
Mexican mint. bearing simply the
Spanish arms, and even four-Feal
pieces. remember wishing that all
the treasure had been gold, on account
of its bulk; but, after ascending to the
upper chamber, | knew pretty well
how Edmund Dantes must have felt.
l had provided myself with a stout
bag of cocoa mating, and was raking
handfuls of the doubloons into it, when
there came sharp tug at the line fas-
tened around my waist. This was the
danger signal agreed upon with Doro-
tea; so, dragging the heavy sack,
scrambled out through the hulk and
pulled myself up to the proa. 1t took
our united efforts to get my burden
over the gunwale; then Dorotea point
ed off to the west-ard. where a gigantic
sail was moving swiftly along.
To unscrev the helmet clamps and
take it off was but the work of few
seconds; then l grabbed the glass and
focused it upon the other craft. 1t
was the padres big proa, as had sus-
pected-his corpulent figure near the
helms man was unmistakable 50
far away as to be all but hull down;
and. making TO the s'uth'ard as she
was. it was highly improbable that he
had seen our mast. For a good half
hour | watched the proa. not daring TO
raise our own sail lest il should be
seen; then Sebastiano put about 10
the west'ard and almost disappeared.
This was our opportunity, so We were
quickly eff in the opposite direction.
] calculated that by making 40 miles
due east we should have the wind
about right for straight reach into
Tarofofo. and could probably get there
by six o'clock. Il was actually a little
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
CHAPTER XL.

That the combination against me
had strong odds in lis favor seemed
obvious. and began 20 speculate upon
how far il was safe "a trust Senorita
Dorotea. Sirolliug down TO the beach
with her. before retiring Just 10
throw Sehastiano OF his guard-l
learned With intense satisfaction that
Size both feared and detestsd the man.
She whispered also that her father had
reason to suspect the padres Julian
and Seba stiano Of using lheir iufiu-
cuce against him in Manila. For a mo-
iacnt TT TWO had i suspicion lat she
and the eohernador might oe under
the padres influence and try ing TO
work themselves luto my coutidepce
with the intention - bctrayirg me
aftcrwarG. Eu, the More thought 81
this tie more improbable il seemed.
In The frs place. relations between
he ed0cat ted classes AND the priest
hood IL Sl.in are rapidly approaching
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
Benefits

before that when 1 concealed the goIu
and other articles in the assure, so
that, catching enough sea bass on the
way to account for our long sail, we
arrived at Agana by eight. In all my
experience with sailing craft, extend
ing over many years and gathered up
on every sea of the globe, never found
anything to equal the island proas of
the western Pacific in either speed or
safety. On account of their strength
and lightness they are practically in
destructible, and their enormous sail
area makes them the fastest things
upon salt water. That my statement
of having made 90 statute miles an
hour with one, before the wind, is no
eXaggeration, anyone who has ever
sailed in one will admit.
Sebastiano returned about nine
o'clock, having left the big proa at
Apra, and, while satisfying his vora-
cious appetite, told us quite frankly
that he had spent the day looking for
the Santa Rosa shoal. Recalling, for
Col. de Garma's benefit, the conyersa-
tions which had induced Capt. Hal
stead to sound for the shoal, the padre
asked if l could remember the posi-
ton given upon the Imray chart.
When L repeated it he said that an
older Spanish chart which he had seen
in Manila located the reef at least 20
miles farther west; that he had sup
posed at the time, and, in fact, until
HalsteadI explained it's nature, it was
really a small islet which showed
above water, and the most southerly
one of the archipelago. This state
ment didn't exactly tally with the
questions he had asked on the steamer
when looking at Halstead's chart, but
l could hardly repress a grin of salts
faction, nevertheless. If my fat friend
pinned his faith upon this last theory
it would keep him at least 80 miles
away from me whenever he pursued
his Investigations.
TO BE Continued
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
cLasenes He7sezr ns~.
TCopyr ght. 1897. by J B. Lipp ncoti Col

Now, any companions. native or
Spanish, who might accompany the
padre were likely to be either in his
confidence or under his influence; and
it struck me that the sea chest might
excite more curiosity than was really
safe. So did considerable hard think
ing over what had been told me about
the sparsely settled portions of the is
land, in the effort TO decide upon a
safe place for the conceaimento OF both
chest and treasure il il should become
necessary. There was but one spot
that | felt sure about Port Tarofofo,
on the southeast coast. This was Ii
land-locked bay. surrounded by bold,
rocky bluffs, and was uninhabited.
In an air line il was 9N miles south OF
Agana: but, as the islanders never
walked or rode that distance when
they could travel in proas, there was
but one chance in a thousand of any
boats being seen heating n-especial-
~ as the place had the unsavory rcpu-
tation Of being haunted. On the land
side there had been an old sugar plan
tation known as Mount Tarofofo farm.
but the gobernador had mentioned it
as being abandoned; and the noun
tain or bluif shut cut all view Of the
sea
The more | thought Of il. the more
1t seemed exactly the place wanted.
1t needed but the falling of few
points to head for the Cocos island in
stead of Agana. and by half-past six |
passed it as close in shore as it was
safe to go. BY seven O'Clock / had
reached sufficiently TO the BASTARD for
straight run into Tarofofo, and go-
ing about, rounded Point Paicpouc
just nj dusk. As the depth OF the wa
ter and the exact bearing of the bluffs
were accurately shown upon my chart.
/ had no difficulty in running ashore
at the westerly head az Paicpouc cove,
which ! judged TO be completely shell
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16

We are living too fast. " Fast as light
ming" expresses it, for we talk by cleo
tricity, cook by electricity, travel by
Its hurry, hurry, hurry from the cradle
to the grave.
We crowd too much; crowd our work,
crowd our eating, crowd OR pleasure,
crowd our sleeping.
A " breaking down Of the nervous sys-
tenn" Is the way Of expressing the result.
1t means depicting Of the nerves in
duced by prolonged strain; overtaxing of
the nervous system; product OF over
hurry and hustle.
1t affects all people in ali walks Of life.
It battles physicians Of aft schools.
No one knows the horrors OF such a
condition better than Rev. J. N. Nc
Cready, Of Elkton, Mich. For years ne
labored faithfully and well. He was pro-
gressive and aggressive; . leader among
men, a deep thinker and hard worker.
In his zeal, he overWorked overtaxed
his mental and physical strength.
The outlook was dark, with health shat
tered and recovery apparently hopeless.
Many means for a cure were tried, with
out receiving benefit.
Finally he took DR.. Williams Pink Pilk
for Pale People and was restored to health.
He says:
In April, 1896, the physicians said
must stop preaching or die.
had ovsrtaxed myself and was suf-
fering from complete breaking down q
my nervous system and persistent stom-
ach trouble.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16

"Several physicians treated me, but no
permanent benefit was derived.
-Four times Twas stricken with nervous
prostration twice with gastritis.
These attacks would throw me into
spasms.
" | couid eat neither meat or vegetables.
If my bare feet touched the floor was
Immediately seized with cramps.
" | was Used Up; helpless, hopeless.
CONNIE iced to take DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. One tox was
consumed and felt no better. This dis
couraged me.
AMY wife urged me to try the pills
some more, feeling that my lie depended
upon the result.
" | continued to take them.
Since then, and ii has been several
months, | have enjoyed life.
Have preached all summer and held
revival meetings for fifteen weeks.
" have had no muscular exercise for
years, bat recently, nave done considerable
hard work in my garden, my muscles
standing this test remarkably well.
Every Sabbath | preach three times
and now think l am good for another
twenty years, II the Lord Wills"
To add weight to his words, Rev. Nc
Cready made affidavit before ]. D. Brookes,
Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
exert a powerful influence in restoring
wasted nerve power and in purifying and
enriehing the blood. Druggists consider
them the most effective remedy which
they dispense.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16

weight, and probably something more
on account of its antiquity, for it was
dated 1761 reign of Charles ILL., and
bore the mint mark of Mexico City-M.
1t was impossible TO estimate the num-
Der of these doubloons in sight; there
were tiers upon tiers of the boxes, and
they were all full.
Stepping toward the side wall, to see
how deep they were piled against it,
I stumbled over the combing of
hatchway in the floor. The cover was
unfastened. and, after raising it, the
light revealed a short ladder, which l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16

tered from observation on the Iand
side. After lowering I he sail, noticed
tlat the rocks descended abruptly into
the water at the spot ! had selected,
and was on the point of running along
to where the chart showed a small
creek, when a slight opening attracted
my attention. The precipice was so
close that | could have tossed pebble
against it, and the spot so perfectly
sheltered that | felt safe in using my
lantern. Outlines were becoming in
distinct in the gathering darkness, but
the moment turned on the current it
revealed a assure, about four feet
wide which led diagonally into the
face of the rock. There was a good
three feet of water right up 10 the
opening, and upon throwing the lgh.
inside could see that il ended in a cul
de sac with perpendicular walls.
If | had searched the entire archi-
pelago il would have been difficult to
find place more perfectly suited TO
my requirements; when came again,
in broad daylight, the fissure was In
visible 100 feet away. 1t was something
big chest, but in short time | had
them slowed away under a tarpauln,
so feet from the opening, and was
ready 10 leave the cove. The moon was
not yet up. but the starlight was sufii-
cient to navigate by, and I reached
Agana hy II o'clock As the big proa
| had seen was OF TOO heavy draught
TO run across the shoai in front Of the
town, | was not surprised at her alb
sence. The lights about the goberna-
doris quarters were Sufficient indica-
t.cn that visitors had arrived. and /
managed TO sneak up the back steps
10 wy room without attracting atten-
ton It was wei that did so. for ms
face was a sight. Little riyulets of
rlotted blood covered the lobes Of my
ears and my upper lip; my eyes looked
like burnt holes in blanket; and, al
together, presented most dissipated
appearance.
Padre Sebastiano was cordiality
itself, but could see that lay brother
Felipe's miracle was working in his
mind, and that he was trying o figure
/; out upon natural grounds. | was
upon the point Of asking him how he
happened TO find the big proa so con-
veniently forthcoming when he de-
c;ded TO proceed down the islands. hut
reflected in time that. if had been
fishing TO the BASTARD, as | had eN-
planned. it would have been obviously
impossible TO see his flagship; so |
pumped him dry upon Ladrone data
instead.
The Agana padres regarded his visi;
as complimentary in the highest de-
gree. respectfully swallowing his yarn
about collecting materials for island
history; but | couldn't help chuckling
to myself when pictured has examina-
ton Of Fray lgnacio's mummy aud its
precious charge. Sebastiauo and |
were adversaries: there now seemed
but little doubt OF this fact. And the
more / thought of ii the more certain
felt that my motiops were likely 70 be
watched during every hour Of the -
Every time | went sailing alone. there
was a strong probability that the big
proa would keep me well in sight. Max
ing me the cats paw 10 secure his
chestnuts would comfort Sehastiano's
very liver.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16

curry and potash seemed 70 add fuel TO the
awful flame wkich was devOuriug me. ! was
advised by fricu0S who had seen wonderful
cures made by IL. % try SWlftS Specific. We
got two bottles. and telt hHre again revive IN
again. / improved from the start. and conn
piete and perfect cure was the result. : :. :.
Is the only blssOd remedy Which reaches ocs-
perate cases MRS. I. " LEE.
Montgomery. Ala
OF the many blood remedies. 5. :. 5.
Is the only one which cam reach deep
seated. violent eases. Ii never fails to
cure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate eases which are beyond
the reach of other remedies
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have never had Blood Poi
son can not know what desperate con-
dition it can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure, is communicated from
one generation to another, inflicting its
faint upon countlass innocent ones.
Some years ago 1 was inoculated with poison
by nurse who infected my babe with blood
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16

and women sometimes
withstand great physi-
cal violence. but sue
cumb to the invisible
germs of consumption
80 small that they
can he seen only under
a powerful microscope.
The starting point of
consumption Is in the
stomach. which. when
deraugetl, makes bad
blood because digeS-
ton Is not perfect, and
in bad blood the mi
crobes multiply and
flourish. Sooner or
later tue lungs are at
tackled, and IN the weak
spots the germs begin
their deadly work of
tearing down the It's
sues DIR. Pierce :
Golden Medical Dis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
Bucken's Arnica salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, few
er sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price % cents box. At j. L.
Benefits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16

AAltAE- me AtktN 0iit Vas
unequal To the struggle.
and its life was yielded
up TO the fearful poison.
For sax long years l SUI
fered untold misery. I
was covered with sores
and ulcers from read TO
foot, and no language
can express my feelings
OF woe during those long
years. l had the best
medical treatment. sew
eral physicians succcs
siyely treated me, but all
- M ~sfs s-r,.s,ss. Tho Fsfnr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16

covery stops tie entertainments OF con-
sumption microbes. II builds mp and
fortifes the whole system by aiding the
stomach in lis many functions. Ii assists
in the proper assimilation OF food This
scientific remedy cures lingering coughs.
bronchitis. bleeding at the lungs. and
every other symptom that eventually
leads to consumption. Dr. K. y. Pierce,
Of Buffalo. y Y. who makes tins Won
derfui medicine, gives fret. tatherly adj
vice TO all who write him
last spring was takcn with severe pains in
nv chest and was weak could hardly walk
about the house SAYS Mrs. G = Kerr. OF Fort
Dodge Wclstct Co. Iowa. + tried scvrrat
nh, sicians ard they told me had consumption.
but mat 7 might brush II over aud perhaps live
: rood many wears I heard of Or. Pierce ;
t,45tfe- Medical Discovery snd Thought would
some oft Bctorc had taken the first bottle
j j. very much better. took five bottles Of 4
af have uut vet had any return ct the trouble
H also taken Dr. Pierce'S Favorttc Prcscrir-
tIa ma Pheasant Pellets with good results
Wen the bowels are obstinate, take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets They don't grippe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
It TIits the spot.

When suffering from a severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel sore,
take dose Of Foley's Honey aud Tar,
when the sore ness Will be at
once relieved, o warm grateful
feeling and healing of the
farts affected viii be experienced and
You wiil.say. IL feels 50 good. IT
HITS THE SPOT Guaranteed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
A cHARnnD LEE.

In railroad accident the other day a
man sustained ten complete fractures of
the bones of the limbs three fractures of
the pelvis, and score of bruises, gashes
and sprains. and vet lie is recovering. Men
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
THE PENNY MAGAZINE. New

THE PENNY MAGAZINE. New
York, which is the lowest-priced
in America go cents year),
and which is owned by Hon. Chaun-
cey NJ. Depew, the eminent orator,
wants representative in this vicinity.
II is good opportunity for one of our
ambitious young men or young wo-
men, Applications should be adj
dressed to the Subscription Depart
ment. THE PENNY MAGAZINE.
Temple Court. NV York City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
A Minister'S
Trials.

This nGyyafioe J1Om minister Is 0fgyeafesf aalae
to Mose 7cose ner7es are nnsfrOlg, heah shafleyed
otheyz0ise aia,tg. II Is Pa'tlcularl abbrQ1rlate
an this age Of actioe, ner9ous, endless Au5or
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
FRO BE CONTINUED.

uIluTrn A SPECIALITY SALES MAN
WAN I'll For Country and Town.
HHH LII Spaulding y o. Co. Spauld-
ing. Ill. 42nd year. SALARY
OR COMMISSION AND EXPENSES TO
RIGHT MAN New 1899 line of prize variet-
les of Apples, Cherry. Pear, etc. Exclusive
" Spaulding y o Cos. Medical sorts; Now
is the time for Spring business 53w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
SIS For. Blind

blood remedy guaranteed to contain nc
mercury. potash. or other mineral.
Valuable books mailed free by Swift
Specific Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-09-01
THUNDERSTORM.

a SEVERE ONE VISITED Nor
CANTON AND VICINITY LAST
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THE L~IGHTNING's Work.
There was a very heavy
rainfall -oneof the heaviest of
tic ,ea,on-accompanied by
considerable hailand a terrific
thunderstorm, in Morganton
and vicinity last Saturday
afternoon.
During the storm lightning
struck the Southern passen-
ger depot and set fire to the
building IN three places, and
ittook hard work toextinguish
the flames. The residence of
Mr. y. L. Beach and that of
Nr. Geo. Satterwhite, near the
depot, were also struck and
considerably damaged. A bolt
struck Mr.. J. F. Spainhour's
barn. in South Morganton,
and, while not doing verygreat
damage to the barn, killed one
u his hogs in the stable lot.
Numerous trees III andaround
town were splintered, and for
malt an hour the lightning
played upon the telephone and
electric light wires, and
phones rang almost contin-
uou>lv.
Me>,rs. J. 4. Shipping and
Frank Mcdowell were both
severely shocked by a bolt of
lightning which struck near
them. They we're sitting in
the door of Mr.. B. F. Davis
store when the flash came, and
We're thrown off their chairs.
Mr. Shipping was unconscious
tor several minutes.
That noonew was killed during
the storm is a wonder. There
We're several very close calls,
and II goes without saving that
there were a whole lot Of badly
scared people.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-09-01
A SUDDEN SUMMONS

MRS. MARGARET GRIER, OF
CHARLOTTE, DIES SUDDEN.
LY IN MoRGANroN ON SAT
URDAY.
Mrs. Margaret Grier, of
charlotte, died at 4 o'clock
last Saturday at the residence
OF Mrs. Della Emma Pearson
where she was visiting. The
announcement of her death
was a great shock, as she
seemed in her usual health
until a day or two previous to
her death and was able to re-
celve her friends Friday after
noon. The remains were TAX
en- to Charlotte Saturday
afternoon.
Sundays Charlotte Obseyve,
said of Mrs. Grier's death:
1.-The news was a great
shock tothe familvand friends
here and elsewhere, as Mrs.
|Grler was in her usual health
when her daughter, Mrs. P.
b. Wilkes, heard from her
several days ago, and, indeed,
as a letter received from her
by yesterdays mail and writ
ten Friday, stated. She had
been a sufferer with heart
trouble and died quite sud-
denly from that cause.
Mrs. Grier had spent the
summer visiting relatives and
friends in several placesin the
State, and had recently gone
to Morganton. Little did she
dream that death would over
take her there.
Mrs. Grier was a daughter
of the late Eli Hoyle and a
step-daughter of Mrs. Eliza
beth Hoyle, who died recently
at Mrs. S. V. Young's. She
was born and reared in Lin
colnton. She first married
Mr.. Lucius Lusk, of New
Orleans, and during his life
time they made that city their
home. To them was born one
son, Mr.. Hoy1e Lusk, who died
a number Of years ago, and a
daughter, Mrs. Wilkes, who
survives.
Her second husband-Mr.
Thomas Grier-died severc'
years ago. Their daughter
Mrs. DR.. Witherspoon, Of L
caster, S. C.-Miss Mary
arrived herelast night
to attend the funeral.
Her sister, Mrs. Sarah
Burton, and brother, Mr.. La
ban Hovle, of Lincolnton, ar
rived here, also, last night.
Another sister, Mrs. Barrett,
lives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Grier was O. years
of age. She was a lovely, gen
tie spirit, and won and kept
friends. Her kind heart was
ever prom oting deeds, and her
many beautiful traits drew
people unto her. She was a
member of the Episcopal
. - Ia.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-09-01
FRIDAY, SEPT. l, 1899.
.PRIIAL OF PASSENGER
TRAINS AT MORGANTON

CENTRAL TIME.(
y. 81. east-bound (vestibule), 7:2Oa. m.
\ il eaet-bound, 4:05p. m.
Na SIS. vest-bound (vestibule), o:5ep. m.
~ i. Nest-bound, 1881 a. m.
N.. t7. e~ast-bound local freight
CRYING passengers), LISA a. m.
- i. West-bound local freight
carving passengers), 12:44p. m.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-09-01

|n|y About I wo Weeks More.
We are selling some of the greatest
values ever shown here lust now.
Everything we sell is a bargain. Our
stock is holding up fairly we'll, but the
next TWo weeks will break it.
Call and get all you can before WE
close.
Our buyer will start for New York
the latter part of this week to buv new
stock for the new firm. The goods
will be bought right, for cash, and we
are going to sell them.