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The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
BOOKKEEPING B. C.
Discovery of Clay Records o? Bust
ness Transactions, Temp.
Darius X.

An American archaeological expedi-
tion eNcavating al Nirpur discovered
recently in room 90 feet below the
surface some 730 clay tablets, the bust
ness records of a rich firm Of mer-
chants. Ulurashu Sons. These Gocu-
ments are dated in the reigns of ArtaX
erXes /. (464424 3. c. and Darius II.
(423-4o5 B. C). The tablets are of va
rious sizes. some resembling the or
dinary cake of soap OF commerce
They are covered with cuneiform
characters clear and distinct as when
the bookkeeper of Ulurashu inscribed
them 2,500 years ago. says the New
York Commercial Advertiser.
Among them is this guaranty for 90
years that an emerald is so we'll set
that it Will not fall out:
Bella ahiddina and Bel-shumu, sons Of
Bel, and Hatin, son of Bazuza, spoke
unto Bel-nadinshumu son of Morashu.
as follows: "As concerns the gold ring
set with an emerald, we guarantee that
for 20 years the emerald will not fall
out OF the ring. If it should fall out
before the expiration of 20 years Be-
ahiddina (and the two others) shall
pay to Bei-nadinshumu an indemnity
of ten mana of silver"
Then follow the names of ten wit
neses and of an official who is described
as "the scribe of the Concordance of
Proper Names" The document CON
cludes with the thumbrnail marks OF
the contracting parties.
There are also leases of various kinds
and contracts for the sale of sun-dried
bricks and other merchandise. and for
the loan of seed corn and oxen for plow-
ing.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
A COUNTS VISION.
II Furnishes Yer: Remarkable IL
icstrntion of Probable Tele-
pathic Perception.

can rouch for the truth of the fo!.
lowing interesting case of cIairvoy-
ance. says London Mail writer: On
August 12 a young man named l.;vio
Cibrario, belonging 10 one of the most
ancient families Of Turin, while at
tempting to climb the peak of Roe
ciamelone. in the Maritime Alps, lest
his way. and on the following morning
"a search party found bis body, terribly
crushed and bruised, at the bottom of
u deep creyasse.
Count Cibrario, the unfortunate
young mans father, who was at Turin
and knew nothing of his sons expedi-
tiou to the Rocciamelone, on the NIGHT
OF he accident aroused the rest of the
family, announcing with tears that
1-ivio was dead. He had seen him Gis-
1inctly, he said, blood flowing from his
battered head, and had heard these
words. spoken in q voice of terrible
anguish:
Father, I slipped down a precipice
and broke my head, and / am dead.
quite dead"
The other members of the family
tried in vain to persuade the poor count
that the ghastly vision was npthing but
a nightmare, and the bereaved father
continued in state of anxiety border
ing upon distraction till the morning,
when the official confirmation of the
terrible accident reached him.
This case of telegraphy, or whatever
name may be given TO similar phenom-
ena, is considered all the more remarka-
able, as Count Cibrarip is a very qulet,
matter-of-fact person, and has never
suffered from disorders of the nervous
system or dabbled in spiritualism.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS,

"What is raised mostly in damp cli-
mates?" asked the teacher. "Umbrel-
las" replied Jt thnny.-Tit-Bits
Truly Great-''Is there anything
grander than man you can trust?"
Yes" '.Well, what is it?" "Why,
man that doesn't ask you to trust him.
Detroit Free Press.
For my part, | don't believe that
Eve was happy, even before the advent
cf the serpent" ''Why?" There were
no peighbors' children to criticise"-
Chicago Daily News.
Mrs. Gruber-s'I called on Mrs. Doser
to-day. It must be terrible to be such
q confirmed invalid" Mrs. McSinnex-
Il don't know. She always has topic
for conversation. Boston Transcript.
Reporter-"I wasn't aware his family
is one of the first families' City Ed
itor-"Nell, it is, Why, we've paid as
high as ten dollars column for scan-
dals about his family!n-Detroit Jour:
nal
Friend-"Do you approve of the idea
that each company should have cook
with the rank and pay of corporal?"
The Neteran-''Of corporal? Why,
good cook deserves. the rank and pay
OF major general! Puck.
Amenities.-Uncle Sam and John
Bull beamed upon each other affection
ately, Lets take something!' urged
Uncle Sam, as is his custom when his
heart is full. "By all means!" replied
John Bull, cordially. Il suggest terri
tory!"-Puck.
Il want some men to go to work at
once exclaimed the excited inhab-
liant Of state capital. "It's big case,
A diamond robbery involving thou
sands of dollars I'm sorry" an
swered the chief, but little thing like
that'll have to wait. All our detect
ives are busy watching the legislature
to prevent somebody from getting
away with senatorship." Washing.
ton Star.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
Fnr,Ous Chests Sold.

A melancholy memory of the past
was recently put up for auction by the
government officials in Paris, no less
than the cases in which the huge war
indemnity paid by France to Germany
was transported across the frontier
The chests in which The famous "cinq
miliards" were held were sold for 2s
francs! Evidently lost opportunity
for the antiquary.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
Her Palms Verified.

Implicit belief in palmistry recently
led London governess to take her own
life, leaving the following letter of ex-
planation: Last night as lay in bed,
miserable and hopeless, took to study
ing my hands again. and l found out
too plainly to misunderstand. You
know l told you | was born mad, with
my fate line upside down, l found this
line repeated on the other hand.
4 l am just coming to fatality.
r Rather than submit to it l
mean TO be drowned" N. Y. World.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
The Fed Cure.

a French medical paper reeomme nds,
as the best care for nervousness, re-
naming in bed a few weeks. 1t re-
ports cases of what seemed incipient
insanity cured by this simple method
1t recommends partial return 10 he
custom prevalent in the time OF Louis
XIV, when the bed was used, nct only
for sleeping, but as pleasant place tC
remain while reading, eating. receiV-
ing friends, listening to music, etc. The
king himself did not rise till after din
ner, at one D. nl
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
More Than seventy Mile. an Hour.

4 train which ran between PhiIadel-
phia and Atlantic City last summer is
credited with the worlds record for
fast regular trips. The distance run is
55h miles and the scheduled time was
so minutes, making the rate &c 6-1O
miles per hour. But this time was
often beaten, the fastest run having
been made at the average speed of "a
4-lQ miles per hour.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
Curious oath.

The most curious European oath is
administered in Norway. The witness
raises histhumb. his forefnger and his
middle finger. These signify the Trim
ity. while the larger of the uplifted
ibgers is supposed TO represent the
soul of the witness. and the smaller to
indicate his body. Before the oath is
taken q long exhortation is delivered.
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
HiSunGpFsfOOd.

A class was being examined in spell
ing the other day at well-known
school, when the following episode
caused much laughter:
''Mabel," said the teacher, you may
spell kitten"
*, double j, double t, en- said Ma
bel.
Teacher-Kitten has two is" then
has it?
Nabel-Yes, ma'am; our kitten has
Enquirer
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
Couldn't Relieve Her own Boy,

An Old NesI Qf England country
woman, speaking 10 district visitor Of
her son who was sailor, said:' ABB,
ma'am, my son that has been to the
north pole, he tells me some things that
really can't believe, though he is my
son. He tells me. ma'am. that he has
seen with his own eyes ice bugs as big
as a church" All the cleanly instincts
of the old soul were in revolt at the bare.
possibility of such monstrositiess NJ
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
TRAINED DOGS.
Are Said to De the Most Profitable
Attrac ction IN tie Vaude-
Vile Line.

"Considerirg the investment, trained
fractions in the vaudeville line" said an
oldtime Snowman recently. Il suppose
there are a least IL or Is troupes Of
them scattered over the country" he
continued, land the good ones easily
average a couple of hundred week and
expenses. AS there are no salaries to
pay for the dogs and no hotel bills for
anybody except the proprietor and one
keeper the returns are rather hand
some. Nowadays they have the busi-
ness down to such fine point that the
sudden death Of any Of the animals can
be readily remedied by telegraphing 10
New York, where several men make a
speciality of keeping standard trick
dogs in stock. A dog troupe usually
consists of five performers, one of
which is star The star probably cost
$3.50 and the others about $50 apiece.
Mongreis of no intrinsic worth are gen
orally selected for training purposes.
because they learn as quickly as the
thoroughbreds and if anything happens
to them the loss is SO much lighter.
There is a standard series of tricks
which they are taught TO do, so that one
can easily replace another, and little
ingenuity On the part of the Snowman
supplies the variety to the programme.
1t goes without saying that the star
performer has his special act, which
some of the rest attempt. am speak
ing now of the general run of such en-
tertainments. There are a few collec-
tions Of finely bred dogs that have been
most elaborately and marvelously
trained by their exhibitors and, of
course, they are unique. One such
troupe is at present coming money by
the bushel in Cuba"
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
Iannneae Imitation.

A japanese named Takuma has been
turning the skill in imitation, with
which his countrymen. are gifted, to
nefarious ends. ard has been copsieted
at Sydney of forging seven copies of
a rare early New South Wales stamp
rated at $500. The imitation was so
perfect that the stamps were purchased
by dealers and sent TO London, where
they passed the scrutiny Of several e1'
merits
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
Relics of Medievali.m Sold.

The old Martello towers of Great Bri-
tain, from which warning was given Of
threatened invasion by blows Of ham
mer, have now come under the auction
eer's hammer, and will soon disappear
The Winslow mail., 1899-03-18
nnhenian Cream.

One teacupful of sweet jelly of any
kind. one teaeupful of thick cream,
beaten stiff; mix it with the Jelly,
which should be melted. but cool. Pour
into a wet mold Boston Glooe.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-12-28
sequachee Literary Society.

This popular society gave an ex-
hibition complimentary to the closing
of the school term TO an audience
which well filled the school house
Thursday evening. The Overture
from Martha by Miss Louise and Mr..
w. 9, Hill, was finely rendered and
fitting introduction. Then a spir-
tied debate on the Philippine ques-
ton by Spears Robertson and Charles
Curtis followed. Then a roaring
farce, "Popping the Question" The
participants acquitted themselves
very creditably and considering the
limited opportunity for rehearsal,
scored a success. Then the ever
popular "Shepherd Boy by Miss
Louise and Mr.. w. c. Hill. "The
next number, "The Baron's Last
Banquet" a standard recitation, was
recitated in an excellent manner
by Miss Louise Hill. Then the read
ing of the original Christmas st,ry,
"The Irish Girls Revenge, written
by Mr.. w. c. Hill specially for this
entertainment, was very pleasantly
read by Maj. Thomas H. Hill, and
was listened to with interest. eve
have much pleasure in publishing
this story this week) Mr.. w. S.
Pryor was then introduced and made
manly, pertinent address. The
ever popular society paper prepared
by Misses Emma Gabel and Aman-
da Curtis was the closing number,
and wss rich and replete with bright
ssllies and local illusions.
The whole program was thorough
Iy appreciated by the large audience
and the perfect order and interest
manifested was most gratifying,
The prospects for the society dur
ing the coming year are most prom
isirg and it has and will be a great
source of pleasure and profit to the
members and their friends.
Their library which has a good
start will we trust be much increased
during the winter.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-12-28

to go. My wife had thrown herself up
on the sofa and was. weeping bitterly.
Ny mother-in-law stood before me with
Ter arms a-kimho like the burlosquo OF
an ayenging fury. Young man" she
said, 81 now recognize that you arc a
william Of the deepest dye, and should
not be allowed to 90 unhuny. feel
that no punishment too severe could be
meeted out to you for your offensive
conduct this evening. II my dear, de-
parted husband were here this evening
[ should have MIN give you the sound
'st thrashing that you ever, received.
As it is l shall call at the nearest DO
lice station as I return home and re-
quest the Chief OF Police to send a SER
geant and ten strong men to conduct
you to the nearest asylum for the un-
fortunate" and with this very elaborate
speech she slammed the door violently
after her, and the next moment we
heard her cab rolling rapidly away.
My wife and | held consultation as
to how this strange predicament had be-
fallen us. 1t was inexplicahle, and we
could not understand it. We sat for
two hours or more endeavoring to solve
the problem, until the candles were
Pickering in their sockets and tho fire
light cast fantastic shadows upon the
wall. Then suddenly remem bered the
packet had taken from the tree and
drawing it from my pocket, opened it
with trepidation. The gift was only
bar of washing soap. note read as
follows:
"Whin I wuz fired from veg shanty
Oi swore | wud be revinged fer vpz on
dacent threatmont of dacont Orish
gurl / slipped in the windy an chang
ed tho addresses Onrthe packages whilst
yez were attn and thrinking, bad cess
ter ycz, an Oi heV me revinge. Go an
wash yerselvcs.
BRIDGET O'HOOLIGAN."
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-12-28
Great Presidential Cam
paign of 1900.

The policies Of the great political par
ties are now being formed and the can
didates discussed. The voice of the
people as recorded by ballot at tho APP
Presidential campaign will
probably decide the policy OF the nation
for the next derade. Every citizen
must study the great questions that are
to come before the people. This can
only be done through the medium OF a
great newspaper. Now is the time
therefore, for every voter to subscribe
for the best and most reliable newspa-
public covers the whole field of politi-
cal news. While it is Democratic, it
PIT blishes the news in regard to all pol
ical parties without prejudice. Its tele-
graphic and cable news service is supe-
rior to that of any other paper. Its
special features are the best In fact,
it is the paper for that large class of
readers who cannot afford or do not
have access TO the daily papers.
Attention is also called to The Re-
public's Sunday Magazine. Its half
tone illustrations are alone worth the
subscription price. 1t is made up of
special articles by the best literary tai
ent, embracing variety Of subjects of
current interest. News features of alb
sOrbing interest are illustrated and en-
larged upon. For the benefit of the la
dies the latest fashions are handsome
ly illustrated. The Republic Sunday
Magazine is always interesting to every
Nom ber OF the family.
The subscription price of the Semi
Weekly Republic is SlOO per year. The
Republic Sunday Magazine S125 per
year. Both papers are now being Of
fered at the low price OF S1.50 for one
year. The secure this low rate both
must be ordered and paid for at the
same time.
Address all orders to THE REPUB-
Lie, st. Louis, Mo.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-12-28
Grape Vine, Ariz.

Special TO the News:
As | have never seen anything
in the News from this part of the
country, | will write few lines
The school district No. 81 Is pre-
pairing to have a grand eutertainN
ment Xmas.
Verde Curnutt the broncho ri
der, was showing his ability in ri
ding side,wise last Sunday on a
buoking horse.
Court is in session at Globe and
there are several cases to be tried.
Henry Chambers, of upper Salt
River. was out after his horses a
few mornings ago, when his dog
treed a mountain lion and he kill
ed it. 1t measured 6 feet,
l guess this will do for the first
time and If this is printed will
write again.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-12-28
Livingston. Ariz.
Special to the News.

special TO the news
On account of sickness the old
squaw has not written for a while
but here she is again.
Mr.. J. H. Curnutt is under the
weather some. 1t is hoped he will
soon be well again.
Mrs. A. J. Henderson was on her
way to Mr.. Ogborn's when her pony
began bucking, throwing her and
hurting her wrist and ankle.
The baby of Mr. and Mrs. r. F.
Mintor has been quite sick but is bet
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Heninger's
children have both had what some
thought to be scarlet fever, but are
better.
Listen for a wedding soon on Salt
River. May be two.
Mrs. J. H. Curnutt has her hands
about full cooking for the stage
drivers and other men going to and
from court.
Mrs. A. NJ. Zschoegner went tc
Globe Saturday.
What has become of Cactusi
Cold weather kills cacti here when
they are green. Perhaps this was
an old one.
J. H. Baker, Sr., is gathering W
his cattle and selling to N. H. Liv.
ingston.
Quite a number of girls were our
riding Sunday evening. The crowC
was Misses May, Laurel, Myrtle anc
Oracle Shute, Miss Nell Freeman
and Master Frank Shute.
The next this Squaw writes shell
try to give a description Of tn
Christmas entertainment.
| There was an entertainment
Thanksgiving but like everything
else it had to wind up in a dance.
! Success TO the News.
! SQUAw.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-12-28
Public school Exhibition.

The close of the public school in
Sequachee for the year 1899, was
marked by the production Of a pro-
gramme which eclipsed all previous
efforts of the school in this place,
If the building was filled on Thurs.
day evening it was literally packed
on Friday evening.
The rendition of the programme
was exceptionally good. The reclta-
tions without exception were the best
we have ever had here, and the dia-
logues were spiritedly and intelh-
gently rendered.
The opening selection Gen. W.
f. Smiths Grand March" by Miss
Louise Hill and Mr.. W. G. Hill was
excellently performed and a second
selection, "The Grand March from
Norma" maintained the high char
acter of their performances. A sur,
prise was given by the singing Of a
popular song and chorus, "Just One
Girl" by Miss MathiIde Gustafson,
Miss Louise Hill, Mr.. g. J. Gustaf
son, and Mr.. w. G. Hill, voice, VIC
lin and guitars, was a splendid per-
formance.
Mai. Hill was then introduced and
awarded the ''News Prize" a hand.
somely bound Life of Hon, w. f.
Gladston to Miss Nora Lasater as the
best average for the year.
TO those not being absent or
tardy he also made presents to the
following: James Thornton, Emma
Gabel, Dennis Harris, Avis Burnett,
Mamie Burnett, Robert Fultz, Mar
tha Fultz, Jackson Lee, Robert
Campbell, Bessie Hammock and AL
bert Cruze, contributed by John M.
Messick, II. E. Tate, A. G. Chaud-
DIN, G. Sherman, R, ]. Rrown, DR..
w. fl. Schultz, G. H. Davidson and
Thomas II. Hill, after which IN a
brief address Maj. Hill compliment
ted the people on their support Of
the school, thanked the teachers, Mr.
II. +. Tate and Miss Maud Brown,
for their faithful work during the
year, announced that next term o.
school would begin Monday Jan. 8
1900, and bespoke the continued co
operation Of all the people with tht
public school.
A chorus "Good Night" by tn,
school closed the program.
The fact that many people cam,
from a great distance evidenced tn,
estimation in which our school j,
held in the county, and the fact tina
Sequachee is the only town IN tn
county that maintains both primar,
and secondary schools, gives 1t tn
endorsement of the people.
1t has been a good years worl
and well finished.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-12-28
Proud of His Son.

Mr.. Thomas COppinger, Dayton,
Tenn, says: I have used Ramon's Liver
pills a nd Tonic Pellets for years, and
cannot say enough Of them for the good
thew have done in my family. / wish
to tell you especially what they did for
my Youngest son. We thought be was
too little to take pills, but whom he saw
the rest Of us taking our usual Tonic
Pellet at night be would cry for one
also. So we commenced giving them To
MIN regularly, and from pale, delicate
child he improved Immediately and
lately he is as robust a lad as ever
breathed mountain air, r0sy-cheeked
and be looks as healthy as any big IA
Irishman you ever saw. For sale by j
L. Schultz.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-12-28
GLORIOuS NEWS.

Comes from Dr. d. b. Cargile, Of
Washita, I. L. lie writes: -Four bot
ties of Electric BlJters has cured Mrs.
Brewer OF scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
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face, and the best doctors could give no
help: but her cure is complete and her
health is excellent" This shows what
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Bitters is the best blood puri fer known.
Its the supreme remedy for eczema, tot
ter, salt rheum, ulcers, bOlls and rum
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digestion, builds up the strength. On
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Whitwell, and all dealers. Guaranteed
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-12-28
He FOOLED THE SURGEONS.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, Of
West jefferson, o., after suffering Is
months from Rectal Fistula, be would
die unless a costly operation was per
formed; but be cured himself with five
boxes Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
surest Pile cure on earth, and the best
Salve in the world. 25 cents a box.
Sold by w. b. ketner, Whitwell, and
all dealers, a
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-12-28
AOu Need a Piano or an
Organ.

II you do not your home does. Life
without pleasure is a living death.
Music will make your home bright,
keep the young folks about the hearth
stone and will give pleasure that will
be- the means of happiness. With the
good prices prevailing for your crop,
Why not spend a hundred dollars and
get piano; you can pay balance next
year. An organ will cost from twenty
dollars up, and you need not pay but
half now. Any instrument shipped on
trial and satisfaction guaranteed.
The Oldest and Largest House South,
PHILIP WERLEIN. Limited,
New Orleans, La.
/ All other kinds OF musical instru-
ments, music, etc. Mandolins. violins,
/ and guitars 50 90 up. Catalogues free.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-12-28
CORN WANTED.

We will give 45c a bushel for
cord delivered at our store payable
in merchandise. We can handle
all you will bring Do not forget
US. Stewart & Alley,
Whitwell, Tenn.
The Advocate and news., 1899-04-12

whltmere Bros. BARRIERS. 7s5 Kanuas Ave.
The Advocate and news., 1899-04-12
(First Published March 1, 1897
Bond Redemption Notice.
Eureka township, Saline County, Kansas,

Eureka Township, Saline County, Kansas
To the holders OF bonds issued by Eureka
Township, Saline County, Kansas, to the
Council Grove, Smoky Valley g. Western
Railroad Company.
Pursuant to the laws OF the state of Kan
sas and an order OF the Township board
OF said Eureka Township, Saline County,
Kansas, /, 4. p. Kilmer, Township Treas
urer OF said Eureka Township, hereby give
notice that the following described bonds
with accrued interest thereon, issued by
Eureka Township, Saline County, Kansas,
TO the Council Grove, Smoky Valley and
Western Railroad Company, to wit, bonds
numbered consecutively, from to 10 inclu-
sve, OF the denomination OF 100000 each,
dated January 1, 1888, will be paid on the
18th day OF May, 1899, at the Fiscal Agency
OF the State OF Kansas In the City Of New
York, State of New York. And further
notice Is hereby given that on the 18th day
OF May, 1899, said above described bonds
will cease to bear interest
r. p. KILMER,
Township Treasurer OF Eureka Township,
Saline County, Kansas.