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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21
THE INTERIOR JOURNAL
w. p. WALTON.

THE Federal office holders held the
reins in the convention at Louisville 10
nominate a candidate for railroad COM
missioner and they drove rough shod
over the outside fellows, known as the
Hambrick faction, Of Jefferson county.
Gov. Bradley, who was delegate,
plead for peace and the recognition OF
all good republicans, but he was turned
down and so was the faction he plead
for. During his speech atwo-ior-a-cent
postmaster yelled, ave asked for har-
mony two years ago, why didn't you
give il to us then ?'' The governor was
on TO him in a fash and answered his
question by asking another, why
didn't you choose to elect a Senator
worthy of respect and honor" That
the governor was sore from the effects
of being run over by the Federal pap
suckers is evident, but that he will get
even with the small fry, who were in
the majority, no one who knows him
will be afraid to cover any bet that he
will not. The present incumbent, II.
S. Irwin, was nominated OF course as he |
had no opposition. The resolutions
indorsed the St. Louis platform with
the exception OF the civil service clause.
condemned the new election law and
advised harmony.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

THE Atlanta Constitution SAYS that
Watt Tyler" Hardin will be the next
governor OF Kentucky. Our Georgia
contemporary probably gets mixed up
in names by remembering the misiit
ticket of 1895. Tyler" was Hardin's
running mate and afterwards went
around making speeches for the Nc
Kinlev Aid Society ticket. We haven't
heard from him since and never expect
TO again. He may be dead in reality
for aught we know. That he is as dead
politically as Mr.. Wattersson says free
silver is, and more so, are very sure.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

THE Florida Legislature, which is
composed of an even 100 democrats and
no republicans, retired Senator Pas
coe, after two terms and elected James
p. Taliaferro, of Jacksonville, who re-
ceived 80 votes, Pasco receiving but 30
and Call the others. The new Senator
was born in Orange, Va, and although
a bank president, is a pronounced sill
yer man and outspoken against i'm
perialism.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

EDITOR SoMMERs does not help his
brothers cause when he says that
bribery lie common thing In demo
cratic elections and that all politi-
clans resort to IL when necessary. A
good many OF the editors friends have
withheld severe criticism In the matter
through good will for him, but he must
not himself excuse the offense, II it be
an offense, or expect others to do so,
by a charge that should not be made
without the backing of strong evil
dence.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

The Harrodsburg Sayings says II
Hardin is nominated, as IL asserts II
he will be, the INTERIOR JOURNAL
will support him like the good dem
ocratic paper that 1t Is. Certainly it
will. 1t never fails to support the
nominee of the party and 1t would do
so almost from force of habit In the
case of Hardin, whom it has been sup
porting nearly every election for these
five and 20 years.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

A DISPATCH from New York states
that Speaker Reed has accepted the
offer TO become member Of the law
firm OF Simpson, Thacker & Barnum,
and that he will resign his seat in Con-
gress and remove to New York. The
statement is also made that he is guar.
anteed a yearly income of $4,000. A
Of which will do TO tell TO the marines.
Reed will never resign Us long as he
can be speaker and he can be speaker
rs long as the republicans have a ma.
jOrity In Congress.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS,

, BY a vote of 10 3 1t was decided u
hold the republican State convention
at Lexington.
Hon. John N. Irwin, OF Iowa, wa:
appointed minister TO Persia. He wa:
born in Ohio.
Arthur Sherburn Hardy has beer
appointed minister to Greece to sue.
coed w. w. Rockhill, resigned.
Bosley was nominated by the demo.
Gratis for the Legislature from Wash
iugton county over John Ruby, by 81:
votes.
Senator Quay presented no evidence
for himself and his case was given to
the jury last evening on a plea of moi
guilty.
The postmaster general has placed
the Philippine postal service on an in
dependent basis, with F. w. Vaille di-
rector of pbsts for the islands.
John G. Carlisle is engineering a
trust company for Cuba. The compa-
ny will do banking trust, safe deposit
and fidelity insurance business.
The Minnesota Legislature by a vote
of 80 to Is tabled the message of Gov.
Lind urging the recall of the Minnesota
volunteers from the Philippines.
WHEN the Ohio Bimetallic Conven-
ton meets in Louisville, May 3o-June
l. banquet will be given to Col. Bry-
an at the Calf House, with covers laid
for 400.
The Cynthiana Democrat says: "Wat
Hardin may 90 on till doOm's day
thinking he won victory at Fran kiort,
but if Goebel didn't knock the persim-
mons We don't know who did"
The steamer Aorangie, from Austria
liza, brings news of the arrest of the
commander of the German warshlp
Fake at Apla for supplying arms To
Mataafa. The arrest was made by the
British commander.
In an interview Senator Teller de-
clares emphatically in favor of main
tanning the silver republican organiza-
tion throughout the country, He says
the silver republicans must unite with |
democrats next year in support OF the
Chicago platform.
This is what they 'et" at the New
York dollar dinner: 5000 pounds of
beef, 5000 pounds of turkeys, 1000
pounds OF paddock, 100 gallons of ice
cream, 500 loaves OF bread, $500 rolls,
5000 half-pint bottles of champagne
and 800 pounds Of coffee.
Some Of the reasons given for Reeds
probable retirement from politics are
that he is getting old and having lost
what little he bad made in speculation,
wants 10 earn money To make proper
provision for his family that he is out
Of touch with his patty, and thorough
ly disguised with expansion and the
trend OF politics.
The Louisville Times advises Judge
w. l.. Brown, of London, who has an
nounced for secretary of State, that the
democratic bird is gobbling all the
worms this year, and unless the Judge
lie In politics purely for his health he
would better spend his time attending
" his law practice.
w. 4. Curtis, OF the Chicago Record.
who has Just visited Monticello, says
that Thomas Jefferson, instead of be-
ing plain democratic citizen, was
an extravagant aristocrat who rode in
Imported carriages drawn by costly
horses, attended by liveried servants,
and that he died insolvent Mr.. Cur
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

The Louisville Dispatch publishes a
cock and bull story that John Il. Me-
Lean, Senator Goebel, Boss Croker,
Urey Woodson and the Courier-Journal
have combined to defeat Bryan for a
denomination, but the story is of such a
gauzy fabric that it won't wash. The
Dispatch, with its increased facilities,
ought to invent much more plausible
story.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

SECRETARY ALGER says one must
visit Cuba and Porto Rico in order To
get an idea of their wonderful POSSIBLE
tiles. But all of US can't go on govern
ment expenses. Alger might never
have been able to get an idea either,
but for the grease fried out OF canned
beef manufacturers for campaign funds,
paid afterwards with contracts for meat
that dog wouldn't eat aud unit for
any purpose except for fertilizing,
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

Gov. BRADLEY still maintains that
Hunter is not entitled to honor and re-
spect, but while he is dead right about
it. there is not likely to prevail very
vociferous harmony on that platform
The governor, however, like Patrick
Henry, doubtless prefers TO be right to
nresident
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

They had been Keeping company"
for eight years, and when he finally
proposed and was accepted. in the ar
dor of his enthusiasm he exclaimed:
Darling, you are worth your weight in
goldl" With almost cruel facetious-
ness she replied: That is saying a
good deal, for it was an awful long
wait.'-Richmond Dispatch.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21
Asfron omicaI Item

Although quite youthful in his APP
pearance, Johnnie Chafiie, like little
Willie" in the well-known ballad. is de.
cidedly precocious. When the teacher
asked the class: "Are there other moon $
besides ours?" Johnnie jumped up. and
exclaimed:
Yes, there's the honeymoon!"--
Tammany Times.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21
RHEUMATISM CURED.

My wife has used Chamberlain 5 Pair
Balm for rheumatism with great relief
and | can recommend IL as II splendid
liniment for rheumatism and other
household use. for which we have found
IL valuable.-W. J. Cuyler, Red Creek,
n. Y. Mr.. Cuvler is one of the leading
merchants of this village and one Of the
most prominent men 10 this vicinity
w. G. Phippin. Editor Red Creek Her
aid. For sale by Craig n Hooker, drug
gists
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

A LITTLE paper headed 1.-The News
or "The Experiment" and dated at
Grassy, KY, has been coming 10 this
office for some time. Can any body
tell US where Grassy is and why the
name of the lutte sheet should not be
changed 10 "A Pretense of An Ex-
pertinent ?" AS an experiment IL seems
70 have long since dropped out.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21
Mounting Upward.

Some people win by working hard
And some succeed through chance alone
While now and then man gets up
BY honest efforts OF his own:
But where one honest person strives
To gain the height all seek to win
A dozen others try TO mount
BY constant waggings Of the chin.
Chicago Record.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

The latest fad OF the ultra.fashior-
able girl is the monogram glove. Up
on the backs of her dainty hand COW
erings her initials, entwined in mono
gram form, are embroidered In silk
They are otherwise devoid OF stitch
inc
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-04-21

As Administrator Of NJ. y. DePauw, de.
ceased, will ON
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-22

Retail grocers Of Atlanta, Ga, backed
by coal dealers, clearinghouse and
retail merchants in general have in
augurated move for protecting them
selves through bureau of collection
and information. In two weeks book
OF rating, carefully compiled and con-
tanning the name of every person in
Atlanta, will be issued to all local
merchants Tho book will. in many
respects, resemble the reports of Brad
street and Dun, being complete in
every detail and showing by secret
code the exact commercial standing Of
every Albanian who buys single
cents worth Of any kind OF goods on
credit. The book rating will contain
the names of about $1,000 people,
divided into four distinct classes,
prompt paying buyers, medium, slow
and those who will not pay at all and
of whom the code will advise that cash
be secured before parting with goods.
Every merchant in the city will be
furnished with copy of the work and
in q very few minutes they will be
able to tell just how much credit to
allow purchaser and Just whom to
expect payment. The retail grocery
men say that there will be no guess
work, as every merchant in the city is
furnishing the desired information from
their account books, thus stamping
every rating Us absolutely correct.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-22

The taking of first dose Of. Chinese
medicine is an ordeal which can be
better imagined than described. 1t is
invariably bitter decoction. If the
patient prefers, the herbs are given
HIM in square pasteboard boxes hold
ing about pint each, and he cooks
them at home. A Chinese prescription
contains from 10 to 16 varieties OF
herbs, flowers, nuts, gums, barks and
roots. More than 5000 species are
classified and used as medicine, but of
these only some six hundred are in
general use. Whether the patient takes
the remedies at the sanitsrium or'at
home, he is requested to present him
self every day before the doctor for an
other pulse examination, so that every
change in his condition may be noted
and the prescriptions may be varied
accordingly. The Chinese arc clover
chemists in the line of pharmaceutical
preparations, and prepare many medi-
cines for their own use in the form Of
pills and powders; but these are EN-
pioyed by the Chinese physicians In
treating the ailments of white people
only to a limited extent. The reason
given is that the simple, hot dscoctions
of the fresh root or plant>are the best
form, because tho most readily assinii-
lated into the system. -.Lippincott's
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-22

There is no doubt that the average
citizen likes to evade the payment Of q
tax when he can do SO honestly. The
Dover Index points out way to avoid
placing the required stamp on some
bank checks, as follows;
The opinion comes from authorized
officials that bank depositor may
draw out all or portion of his deposit
without paying that everlasting two
cents. Here is the way the little trick
is done:
Instead of drawing check, the de-
Eositor simply asks the bank officer for
The money he wishes to draw from his
deposit, and the bank officer gives him
q receipt to sign, stating that he
acknowledges to have thathay received
SO much money from the bank. This
receipt need not be stamped. The de-
posltor gets his money Just as he could
IL check was used, and the bank is
protected by the receipt.
There is little doubt that many
persons will avail themselves,of this
Opportunity of using few less stamps.
The Farmers Bank of this town has
adopted the plan.
That bank depositors will generally
sdopt this plan there can be no doubt.
NOW let some expert statistician figure
OUT now much revenue the government
viii annually lose by the scheme.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-22

] am inclined to think that prior
to l4S3 tho sword, and not tho axe,
was usually employed as the weapon
for judicial decapitation, and that
block was dispensed with, the victims
receiving their doom ''meehly kneeling
upon their knees,'' and in this opinion
/ am fortified by the concurrence of
an eminent clerical historian. This
learned writer agreed with me that
the axe did not become the "regula-
ton lethal implement until after the
rough -and-ready 'heading'' of Lord
Hastings on the Tower Green, when
he was summarily dispatched by order
OF the Protector Gloucester. In this
Instance, according to the chroniclers,
the Victims neck was stretched upon a
piece of timber then in use for the
repair of tho adjacent church of st.
Peter and Vinoula, probably put
log,' part OF the scaffolding which we
read conveniently lay in the way. -
Contemporary accounts seem to indi-
cate that the executioner straddled
over the prone body, and from this
position | infer that the decapitation
was effected by the tool known as an
adze, the cutting edge Of which is at
right angles to, and not in aplane
with, the haft. 1 may add that the
only contemporary reference l have
come across of the use, or proposed
use, Of an axe and block for infiicting
capital punishment prior to this tragedy
Is in one of the PASTOR series of letters,
describing the peril of an unfortunate
captive of Jack Cadets rebels "a. d.
l450), a generation before Lord Hast
ines was so clumsily hacked to death. =
Notes and Queries
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-22

Philadelphia, Pa. June 14.-Prof.
Alfred Stille, formerly of the faculty of
the University Of Pennsylvania, and
nent physicians in Philadelphia, was
quietly married at noon today in st.
Stephens Protestant Episcopal Church
TO Miss Katharine A. Blackiston, of
Chestertown, Md. The Rev. DIR. Ellwood
Worcester, rector of the church. per-
formed the ceremony.
DR.. Stille is in his Seth year, while
Miss Blackiston is 50 years old.
The ceremony was of the quietest and
least formal character, in accordance
with the wishes of both bride and
groom. Mrs. Feree Brinton, grand
daughter of DIR. Stille. attended the
bride, who was dressed in pale gray,
trimmed with white lace, and carried
q bouquet of white and scarlet roses.
She was given away by her brother,
ID. J. Blackiston, a lawyer of Cumber-
land, Nd. DR.. Stille was attended by
A. III. Blackiston, nephew of the
bride, and by Feree Brinton.
Among those who witnessed the cere-
mony were Mrs. Westcott of Chester
town, wife of former State Senator
Westcott; Howard Eldridge, Mr.. and
Mrs Presley Blackiston. Mr.. and Mrs.
Perkins, DR.. and Mrs. Horace V.
Evans, Mrs. George H. Frazier, DR.. d.
Murray Cheston, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Franklin Potter, j. Vaughn Merrick,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wagner and DIR.
Morton w. Eastman of the University
of Pennsylvania.
the bride is woman of culture, a
brilliant conversationalist, has for
years been contributor to many of the
leading dailies and periodicals, and is
one of the most interesting women in
her native county. During the Civil
War she passed through many thrilling
experiences and was an angel of mercy
to Confederate prisoners and soldiers
wherever and whenever found. She
made many visits to Fort Delaware,
bearing delicacies and necessary articles
for the prisoners, and her home was an
asylum for any foot-weary soldier who
came along.
Few knew of the romance which for
26 years had been shaping the destinies
OF two kindred spirits. DIR. STILES
first wife was for many years an inmate
of an asylum, but he remained loyal,
refusing to seek divorce. She died
several months ago. He has one mar
ried son living in Mexico.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-22
noFMANv-ALLEx NuPrI.iLs.
Editor of New Castle News WEEDS Daugh OF
OF Former sheriff Alien.

OF Former Sheriff Alien.
William j. Hofmann, editor of the
New Castle News, and Miss Bessie
Maud Allen, daughter of ex-Sheriff and
Mrs. Alvan Allen, were married in ST.
Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church
yesterday week. The ceremony was ner.
formed by the Rev. L. w. Batten, Phi.
D., acting rector of the church, as
sisted by the Rev. f. Arthur Dodd,
Phi. ID. Flowers and ferns decorated
the church. John Craig played Men.
delssotn's wedding march.
Miss Lulu Forbes OF Dover was the
maid of honor. and the bridesmaid.
were Miss Boyd of Philadelphia, Miss
Bessie Parker of Philadelphia, Miss
Josie Allen and Miss Bessie Nc.
Laughlin. Miss Nellie White was flower
girl. DR.. i. A. Richards Of New
Castle was the hest man, and the ushers
We're Harry G. Hunter, Samuel Eoard,
A. b. Lancaster and George Hoffman,
of New Castle; ID. Coleman Beaston o.
Newport and DIR. III. r. Spruance o.
this city. The briGe was given ava,
by her father
The bride wore white satin trimmed
with Duchesse lace. Her veil was Of
tulle and she carried Bride roses. Mis-
Forbes wore white organdie over mini
silk, and carried pink carnations, ane
the bridesmaids wore white organdi,
over silk and carried pink roses ant
maidenhair fern. The flower girl wal
dressed in white.
A reception followed at the Aller
residence, No. 1910 Pennsylvania avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. Holman started OH
wedding trip North. They will resid
at New Castle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-22
A CALL TO REV. F. B. SHORT.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church Desire
Him as Pastor.

Delaware Avenue Baptist Church Desires
Him as Pastor.
The congregation of Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church extended a pastoral
call yesterday week to the Rev. +. Bur
gette Short, pastor of Epworth Method
list Episcopal Church, making the pro-
yiso that he first become member of
the church upon profession of fai tn
and baptism and be ordained to the
Baptist ministry by Baptist Council
called by the Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church.
There was some opposition at the
meeting last week, on account of the
question of procedure, some holding
that Mr.. Short should first renounce
the denomination to which he now be-
longs and become a Baptist before a
motion to call him could be enter
tanned. The meeting was held in the
Sunday school room and Charles II.
Cantwell presided, and wellington
Pierce was secretary. The following
resolution was offered by Harry EN-
mons:
Resolved, That this church extend
to the Rev. f. b. Short an invitation
to become its pastor, said invitation
being made with the proviso that he
fore said pastoral relations shall take
effect said r. b. Short had first become
a member of the church upon profess
sion of faith and baptism, and shall
also be ordained to the Baptist minis
try by Baptist council called by this
church.. -
After discussion, this resolution was
adopted.
The Rev. Mr.. Short has the matter
under consideration. If he accepts the
conditions he will come before the
board of deacons and by them he
recommended TO the church. After his
baptism a council of the churches of
the Delaware Baptist Association viii
be called to pass upon the question of
admitting him to the ministry. 1t is
said that the church could make him
its pastor even if the council did not
recommend him. Mr.. Short is under
stood to have desile to take course
at Grocer Seminary, which is Bap-
fist institution.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-22
CLOUDBURST IN MOUNTAINS
Fierce Midnight Storm North
of Spofford Junction.
VALLEY COMPLETELY FLOODED
A Great Loss of Life and Much
Damage.


st. Louis, Mo-, June Is. A special
from San Antonio to the Republic says !:
A cIoudburst occurred in the noun
tains north of Spolford junction on
Tuesday about midnight. The i'm
mense volume of water rushed down
the mouutainside, sweeping everything
before it,, and converting small creeks
and rivers into raging torrents, and
completely flooding the valley and level
country below. At the sheep ranch of
M. L. Butler, every living thing was
swept away, and the entire Butler
family, consisting of father, mother and
two children, are reported to have
persisted. Henry Carver, on the cattle
ranch lower down, was drowned.
"The Southern Pacific track was
washed away In half a dozen places,
and two large bridges were completely
destroyed. At l o'clock yesterday
morning, the bridge over the Pinto
River was swept away. The water is
flowing four feet deep over the track in
many places. The Southern Pacific
westbound Mexico and California
trains were turned back at Cline. The
trainmen report that the wires are
down, and that the water is still pour
ing over tho track with tremendous
force. The distance between the two
main washouts is about 20 miles, and
it Is impossible to gain any idea of the
extent OF the damage between these
two points. There are many rumors Of
loss of life, but it is impossible to get
particulars until the water subsidies.
1t is certain, however, that there has
been. great damage to cattle and sheep
ranches. -