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The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-17
Criminal Courts.

10 the people of Burke County
BY an act of the recent Legislature
criminal courts were established for the
counties OF Buncombe. HAYWOOD. Mad
l>on. Henderson, Yancev. Mcdowell.
Bnrhe. Caldwell, For>ythe and Surrv.
10 be known as the Western Criminal
District Court.
lhl> Court has jurisdiction to try all
crimes. mi>demeanorS aud offences
committed IN these counties and leaves
The superior courts OF these counties
viii no criminal jurisdiction excen, IN
cases OF appeal upon matters OF law.
Hon. Henry b Stevens was appoint
ed Judge Of this court and under III.
act mas appointed solicitors for each OF
the counties composing the district.
| have been appointed by judge
>ie>en> the solicitor tor Burke county
and he has requested me To give notice
To the bar and the people OF a mee,in,
AT the Court House il M~oryantou on
The 22nd day of March. 1899. when he
VIII TX The time Of holding the regular
terms OF said court.
Burke county will have three regular
terms a Year. AID il Is adyiS.bl, Tho.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-17
Notice to Creditors.

The undersigned having been duly
appointed executors Of the last will and
testament OF y. p. Beck. deceased. and
SAID will having been duly admitted to
probate IN the office of the Clerk of
the Superior Court of Burke county.
notice IS hereby given to all parties
Indebted 10 the estate of said y. p.
beck 70 make immediate payment. and
10 all parties having claims against
Saiu estate 10 present them TO the under
signed executors on or before the 10th
day OF February. 1900. or this notice
Will plead IN bar OF ecoverv
ms 10Th day OF February. 1899.
HENRY NJ. WEBB.
FOREST c. BERRY.
LULA b. DAVIS.
Executors of y. +. Beck. decd.
Avery X Erwin. Ait'vs.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-17
March 18th, 1899.
Baptist Institutes.

Arrangements have been made 10
hold Institutes, missionary and educa-
tional IN character, with the following
churches of the Catawba River Baptist
Association, at the dates named below:
Abee's Chapel, April 10th, Monday,
IL a. m.
Connolly Springs, April 10th, Mon
day, I 80 p. m.
Zoar, April 18th. Tuesday, IL a. m.
Shoup's Grove, April 18th, Tues
day, II a. m.
Mull's Chapel, April 18th, Wednes-
day. IL a. N.
Zion Hill, April 18th, Wednesday,
II a. m.
Enon, April 18th, Thursday, II a. m.
Bethony, April 18th. Thurday, II
q. IN.
North Catawba, April l4th, Friday,
III a. m.
Antioch, April l4th, Friday, 80
p. m.
Bethel, April 10Th, Saturday, II
a. IN
smyrna, April 10th, Sunday, IL a.
m. and p. m.
Zion, April 10th, Sunday, 3 p. IN.
and 80 p. NJ.
The above list includes only about
halt the churches in this county later
We will announce institutes to be held
with the remaining churches. Repre-
sentativeS Of the State Convention will
accompany the undersigned in making
this tour OF the churches. The object
OF these Institutes is to stimulate and
Interest our churches along all lines OF
christian work. 1t is earnestly re-
quested that good congregations meet
US IN these Institutes, that We may plan
together for the extension of Christ's
Kingdom.
SAMUEL j. PORTER.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-17

Vixen in need Of Letter Heads. Note
Heads. Bill Heads. Statements. Cards.
Envelopes. Hand Bills. ETC.. apply at
II News office. Prices low.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-17
FRIDAY, MARCH II, 1890.

1t i, reported from Manila
that Admiral Dewey is in bad
health, that the strain which
he has undergone since he en-
tered Manila BAY last May
i telling on him and that he
hi, aged perceptiblv within
the past few months. The
admiral Is % wears old.
DR.. II. H.. Lewis, secretary
OF the State board of health,
SAYS smallpox IS steadily in
crea>ing in North Carolina.
He reports the disease preva-
lent IN II counties. and that
there are Il cases in Burling-
ton.
The administration has de-
clded to withdraw from Cuba
before the rainy season all the
volunteer regiments now on
the island. Fifteen thousand
regular troops will remain.
Rev. DR.. Talmage has re-
signed as pastor Of the FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN ehurcho Of Wash
inrton CITY.
The Utah Legislature has
adjourned without electin9 a
Senator.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-03-17

The Utah Legislature has
adjourned without electing a
Senator.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

The Kaiser is not only the father Of
his people, but also their godfather
when they are unusually populous. The
Berlin correspondent of the Daily News
informs us that he has graciously con-
scented to stand in the latter capacity to
the twin children of a cOachman at
Geisdorf. He has also sanctioned their
christening as William the First and
William the Second. We cannot help
thinking that thereby he sets some
what dangerous precedent. If it came
to triplets, William the Third, solemnly
christened and registered as such,
would be a serious danger to the sue
cession. Meanwhile the William twins
should be certain of brilliant future
on the boards, more especially If they
could secure powers to add to their
number and so become troupe. 1t
will be rather confusing at home; but
then, as their father is a coachman, tho
strap will be a handy instrument for
sorting them.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30
lO2 Webs 100.
End of Romance that Had Its Origin
l., TSucoJrss T11iuoiu Home

End of Romance that Had Its Origin
in Linco1n's Illinois Home.
John D. Clews, aged 1O2 years, a for
mer resident Of Springfield, ILL.,, was
married at Franklin, Pa, recently, to
Sarah Jennings, 100 years old, who at
one time was a member of Abraham
Lincoln's household. Despite their adj
vanced years, Mr.. and Mrs. Clews are
still sprightly and active.
Behind this singular marriage lies q
little romance of the war, tending to
show that the course Of true love will
generally end in happiness, even after
the trials and storms of hundred
years. 1t was in Springfield, ILL.,, that
they met. John D. Clews, born in
Richmond and tied down to the law,
had ever displayed a weakness for the
life of the soldier, and when, in 1916,
the Mexican war broke out, he enlisted
as a private, won his commission, and
returned to Richmond wearing cap
tain's epaulets.
1t was some years later when, as a
gray-haired, thoughtful man of 80, he
began the practice Of law in Spring
field, where Abraham Lincoln lived.
Mr.. Lincoln and Mr.. Clews often met
in court, and this, with the abolitionist
agitation, then at it's height, formed
the bond that was to end only with the
assassination of the President. Estab-
lished in Mr.. Lincoln's home was Miss
Jackson, stately, grave, handsome
dame, relative of Andrew Jackson,
and carrying some of the indomitable
expressions of "Old Hickory" in her
face.
Between Mr.. Clews and Miss Jackson
there arose an attachment and it is
probable that they would then have
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

married and settled down into peace
full old age had not the firing on Fort
Sumter ended their plans and disrupted
all human things in this land. The old
campaign fever caught Clews and held
him fast. He must go out, he said, and
by and by at the head of his company
he rode away to join the Army of the
Potomac.
Mr.. Clews was with Gems. Grant and
up against that terrible wall at Fred
ericksburg, when the men of the Union
were moved down like sheep, under
the unerring hail of Confederate bullets
He was at the taking of Vicksburg, and
in Sherman's march to the sea, and he
was twice imprisoned in Libby.
The woman waiting at home wrote
and wrote again to her absent lover,
but no word came in reply. Then one
day she heard that he was dead. Her
waiting was ended. A year later she
married James Jennings, of Columbus,
Ohio.
Clews, released from his prison, and
now man without occupation or ca
reer, heard that his sweetheart was
married. For many years he wandered
over the country, finally settling in
Cincinnati. He never brought to her
mind and her heart the knowledge that
he was alive, but cherished the memory
of his only love.
Three years ago one Of those strange
accidents which sometimes bless the
unprotected people of this world
brought the lovers together again. It
was at reunion of army veterans that
Mrs. Jennings, now widow, and Mr.
Clews were formally introduced.
AS her eyes fell upon his face she
gave little hysterical cry and laugh
and fell into his arms.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30
WIDOW OF STEPHEN a. DOUGLAS
Death of the Woman Who Was the
"Little Giant's'' Wife.

Death of the Woman Who Was the
''Little Giant's' Wife.
Mrs. Robert Williams, formerly the
wife of Stephen A. Douglas, the ''Little
Giant" of the Democratic party, and
Lincoln's opponent in the Presidential
campaign Of 1860 died in Washington
a short time ago. Some years after
Douglas death she married former Ad-
jutant General Robert Williams. AS
the wife of Senator Douglas she was
famous in fashionable and political cir
cles for her beauty and her wit. When
the Little Giant made his famous
campaign his wife accompanied him,
and by her tact and keen intuition
made herself a strong factor in his
chances of success. 1t was said that
during the exciting times before and
during the civil war Mrs. Douglas
never made an enemy, although placed
in many trying situation.
Mrs. Williams was the daughter Of
J. M. Cults, Comptroller Of the Treas
ury in the sos. She was girl Of won
derful personal charm. Tall, slender,
and willowy, with head and face of
almost pure Greek type, there was
rare gentleness in the gaze of her beau
tiful brown eyes, in her unfailing cour-
tesy, that made her popular idol.
Senator Douglas was widower when
he married the beautiful Adele Cults,
with whom he fell desperately in love
at first sight at reception at the
White House.
After Senator Douglas death, his
widow, who was an ardent Roman
Catholic, retired from society, and for
some time resided the greater part Of
her time, after the French custom, in
beautiful young widow was to become
a nun, the Pope having, it was said,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

many adjacent islands were converted
during the long pastorate of st. Patrick.
st. Patrick is said by some historians
of the church to have lived to the great
age Of 1874 years. But this statement
is at variance with the date Of his
death as given by others. 1t is claimed
that he died at place called Saul, on
the 18th of March, A. D. 465, which
would make him Is years old at the
time of his death. His funeral was
celebrated with extraordinary pomp
and ceremony.
In art st. Patrick is usually repre-
sented as expelling serpents and other
reptiles from the island with his staff.
The probable origin of this was his
Staying of the monster Of the lake"
with a golden rod, which had been pre-
scented to him by a hermit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

derstanding Of the trend of rploiors
thought of to-day, it would make who.
is called Ingersollism seem archaic h
puts up little images of Christianity NJ
centuries ago, simply for the sake NJ
smashing them for the amusement ~
his audience. 1t would be as fair FIR
him to take the science of centuries ago
and use it as an Illustration for pokinc
fun at Edison and Tesla.
II never touch upon the age of Me.
thuselah, the temptation of Eve, the
tower Of Babel, the story of the food
and a dozen other disputed Biblical
traditions. I assert that the essential
portion Of Christianity is not in any
book or creed, but in the personality Of
Jesus Christ as the revelation of God
Everything else in the Bible is subor
dinate to the teaching of His life as told
by st. Paul. Half the pages of the Old
Testament are Of unknown authorship,
and the New Testament contains in.
Vulnerable contradictions. The Bible,
the church and the pulpit are mere
agencies. Everything reverts to the
living Christ himself.
''In the present day there should be
no longer any confusion between liter.
ary criticism of the Bible and the crit.
cism of inspiration. They are not on
the same plane. Literary criticism en-
deavors to ascertain facts from hu.
man standpoint, and inspiration ap,
peals to the spiritual ear. No literary
criticism can affect the belief in Jesus
Christ. The best minds in our church
to-day are directed more toward get
ting a better knowledge and closer
view of Christ himself than in dae1
bling in distant streams Of theology
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30
Too Few Maria ages.

81 am afraid that our young women
are altogether too stylish and expect
too much. They want a house and lot
and the house furnished before they
will consent to marry. Their parents
did not have all these things. l have
been told that some Of the young men
and young women in this parish have
been keeping company for from six to
ten years. That is altogether too long.
1 hope the young men will take more
courage on this question of marriage,
and I also hope that the young people
will not try to be too well off before
making up their minds to get married.
Baltimore Sun.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30
LIFE OF ST. PATRICK.
lRELAND'S PATRON SAINT A
KIDNAPPED FRENCHMAN.
Captured by King Nia1-He1d in S1av-
cry and Forced to Perform Mental
Labor-Later He Converted All the
Natives of the Island.

1t Is curious fact that st. Patrick,
the patron saint of Ireland, was born
in France. In some quarters the exist
ence of such a being has been Ques-
toned, owing to the exaggeration of
his overzealous biographers, but it is
susceptible of proof that there was a
st. Patrick, and that he was wonder
worker in his time.
st. Patrick lived and died at time
so remote in the worlds history as to
have made his name little more than a
tradition, even in ecclesiastical records.
The accounts of his life, his teachings,
and doings are so interviewer with
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30
When the Emperor Rides.

The German Emperor's private train,
in which he travels over the German
railways, is very comfortable affair.
There are nine carriages, each of
which cost between $4,000 and $15,-
OOO Outside these are painted in blue
and cream and gold. There is saloon
carriage for the Emperor and another
for the Empress, besides kitchen, din
ing and luggage cars, saloon for the
suite, and another for the servants.
Finally, there is a carriage containing
tools and workmen, to make any small
repairs that may happen to be required
on the Journey.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

That there may be an opening for the
new woman in the prize ring was dem
onstrated not long ago, when a cham
pion lightweight pugilist was mauled
and thumped into pleasant condition
Of submission by his wife-a lady
whom he had imprudently instructed in
the art and mystery of smuggling. Nor
is this the only case on record where
the woman has proved herself the bet
ter man. A number of years ago J.
Lawrence Sullivan, applying for di-
vorce, declared that his wife had treat
ed him with extreme cruelty. AS Mrs.
Sullivan weighed about ninety pounds
and Mr.. Sullivan tipped the beam at
about 200, the case showed clearly that
the fair sex can give away weight to a
surprising extent and still win out.
We gather from these two instances,
therefore, all manner of announcement
tor ladies who are tired OF hammering
Spewriters or selling ribbons and who
oesire larger and more profitable field
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30
BIBLE NOT lNFAll,a,-

PronsAneut Minister cr..4
tom by Making Thi. Dec1s sensa.
Rev. Stephen T. Cadman, pastou -.
tne metropolitan TenAe CMethod,'oa,
or New York City, created a son" vuist
recently at meeting of 400 Mo.s sdu 1
ministers in that city by declarinn no ~.
the Bible is no longer infallibla ma mat
declaration was greeted with 0r .nls
siastic cheers. Here is a mart s'lu'
address: VI Ills
Il believe that the infallibilitv ~ ~
Bible Is no longer possible Of hor ue
among reasoning men. l do MT +sa
to reduce the Infinite to a logical MY ny
siton. Why, if you could get fair O ~
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

A Filipino woman who carried gun
In recent raid was not permitted to
accompany the bearers of flag of
truce to the Americans, but was Or
Gered to the rear. The Filipinos let
their women fight, but shut them up
when there is talking to be done. Over
here we let our women talk till they
are black in the face, but when the
lighting comes they are shut up in the
house with locked doors and barricaded
windows.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

was one of the ablest and mos. f.,
worthy men in the Senate nc uc.
Democrat, but agrees with ln' .,or.
Kinley war policy. The Presloen. .a ~ Dr
ed his regard for the DelaWai'I po,ce
making him a member OF tne hod q
Commission, and he will soon D'
United States Circuit Judesn'p' ur.drI
Senator Gray is So years olu 90 Har|
ate of Princeton College anu Wv Dt,orns,|
ward Law School, has been A', soore
General of Delaware, and mas ' sinc
sented that State in the seno', ss
Thomas F. Bayard resigned IL ~
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

A gentleman of sixty is frank enough
to tell the readers of Popular Science
that in his youth he was so complete
~ under the dominion of the passion of
anger that he was brought to the brink
Of crime and delirium. At twenty he
became discreetly aware of the danger
and ashamed of the weakness. Then
he set about the task of self-conquest,
and with such success that for the last
twenty years he has not once given rein
to anger. In all ages men have COM
mitted acts of violence against each
other In hot blood; but the doctor would
probably say that much greater num-
Der have shortened life, besides impair
ing its quality, by the nervous expendi-
ture wasted upon an irritable temper.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

A dissatisfied man wants a divorce
from his wife because she is not of as
blueblooded a family as himself. In
his genealogical research he should con-
suit Darwin's theories, where he is apt
to find valuable information regarding
himself.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

of activity. Let them enter the prize
ring, where their superior prowess will
insure them victory and where they
will, moreover, be thoroughly able to
take care of themselves in the matter
of profuse conversation-the prime
requisite for success in modern pugi-
liSm
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

That the revolution business pays
large dividends is shown by the fact
that one of the leaders Of the Near
aqua revolution has absorbed $4,000
from the custom house.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

A woman has written a novel to
prove that clinging to life is a folly.
The ordinary mortal is willing to be
classed as the biggest kind Of fool in
that case
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

granted special dispensation permit
ting her to be received as member OF
the Order of the Sacred Heart. After
several years retirement. however,
Mrs. Douglas once more appeared in
the social world, and her happy mar
riage to Gen. Williams occurred soon
after.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

The fashion a man has Of keeping his
hands in his pockets is, perhaps, not
elegant, but it is not morally culpable
rs Is the practice of putting his hands
In the pockets of some one else.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30
London's Healthy Summers.

London is much healthier in summer
than in winter. In the third week Of
January 2,O21 deaths were notified,
while in the third week Of June the
number was only 1,193.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

1t was presumptuous for the doctors
to name the influenza germ the "Pfeif-
fer-Canon bacillus" Every sufferer
has right to call the bacilli just what
names his indignant fancy may sug-
Rest.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

A Pennsylvania mine owner says
there will be no anthracite coal after
2O63. The warning is timely. We must
get into the habit of using other kinds
Of fuel
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

It is strange that nobody ever thought
before Of forming a coffin trust. Burial
expenses are the one thing that people
don't expect to economic on.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

A process has been invented in Paris
by which eyes may be colored to suit
the taste of their owner. Well, what OF
it? BY All old-fashioned American pro-
cess f1esh-colored eyes have been chang.
ed to black and blue in about one sec.
ond
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30
TO CORRESPONDENCE.

All communicates for this paper should Be accom-.
panied By the naMs ee the sahor mot necessarily foa
publication bat svidsnos Of good faith the part
Of the writes. Write enly side Of the paper. Be
particularly careful IN giving names and dates. to have
the letters and figures plain and distinct
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

A New Jersey man has been fined $40
for kissing a widow. 1t is difficult to
understand why he should complain, II
she is young and fair.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

The rubber-tired horseless carriage is
the next revolution in locomotion. The
locality which gets in at the beginning
In manufacturing the article will be ex-
soon
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

Optimism" said the sorry fool, lis
seeing the green side Of So bill" And
what is pessimismY' asked his friend.
Seeing neither side Of So BILL
New York Commercial Advertiser.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

Now it Is platinum that has been
found in Alaska. Almost everything
except food and fire seems to be found
there.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

Another expedition to find the North
Pole! The worst about these undertak-
ings is that there are so few returns
from them.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30
The Real Monarch: Foreign

The Real Monarch: Foreign Visitor
proudly my country we have one
law for prince and pauper. American
Host-Same way here. 1t doesn't mat
ter whether man is beggar or mil
lionaire, he's got to obey the law, unless
he's got pull.-New York Weekly.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

London Truth says that soap is I'M
wholesome. Is Truth trying to cater to
the anarchist element?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30
ARare Occasion.

Only one out of every 1000 married
people live to celebrate their golden
wedding day.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

Naturally, where the bicycle is ridden
with healthful results it means a turn
for the better.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30

On the face of things, it can't be
argued that all trusts are heavy on the
people. There's certainly a tendency
to make things light in this new baking
powder combine.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-03-30
SENATOR GEORGE GRAY.

His Retirement Takes Good Man out
of Congress.
The retirement Of Senator George
Gray of Delaware, whose term expired
with the last Congress, is regretted Oy
every supporter of honesty and coll
servatism in public life. Senator Gfa'