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The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
SELECTING A JURY.
Motion for Continuance Overruled
I'm the Powers Case.

I'm the Powers Case.
Georgetown, KY, July 11.-Judge Cam
trill to-day overruled the motion for a
continuance in the case of ex-Secretary OF
State Caleb Powers, and the work of Sc
Letting a jury was begun.
Tine regular venire of jurymen was call
ed, ana out of that number only six were
accepted. These are of course, subject TO
peremtory challenge by either side later
on, so there is no certainty that any of
them will finally sit as jurors in the case.
They are: w. o. finder, Democrat, far
mer; r. G. Stone Democrat farmer: A.
w. Craig, Democrat, merchant; A. NJ.
Bradley Republican, butcher; r. S.
Sprake, Democrat, farmer, and w. T.
Munson, Democrat, farmer.
Judge Cantril tonight ordered Sheriff
Snuff to summon an extra venire of one
hundred citizens who are to be tested for
jury service. Before the jury matter
was taken up to-day Powers attorneys fl
ed the pardon issued to him by ex-Gov.
Taylor, and offered it as a plea. in bar.
The court overruled the plea, saying:
THE highest courts in this state and in
the United States have decided that Tay-
Tor was not Governor, on March TO- when
this pardon was issued. 1t is, therefore.
voi4."
a demurrer by the defense to the indict-
ment was elso overruled.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
CONFERRED ABOUT NELLY.
His Trial VIII BE on July 23 Before
Judge Lacornbe.

Washington, July ia conference of
government officials was held to-day at
the Department. of Justice on the case of
c. W. F. Nelly. charged with embezzling
Cuban postal funds, and now in Jail in
New York, pending the settlement of the
question of his surrender to the Cuban
authorities for removal 40 Havana for
trial
There were present Attorney General
Grggs, Secretary Root United States At
torney Baldwin of New York, Solicitor
General Richards, Mr.. Conant, represent
ing the military government of Cuba, and
the deputy auditor for the Treasury De-
partment.
At the conclusion of the conference,
the Attorney General said 1t had been
called for the purpose of advising with
Mr.. Baldwin in the preparation of the
case, which will be heard by Judge La
combe on the Esd instant. The judge, it
was stated, had insisted on the govern
ment going more deeply into the evil
dence than was usual in such cases, and
an effort would be made to fully meet his
views in the matter.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
ELKs CHOSE OFFICERS.
Those Who VIII Serve the Grand
Lodge of the Order.

1hOse VINO VIII serve inc UrADu
Lodge of the Order.
Atlantic city, N. j., July 1.-THE Grand
Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks was engaged the entire
morning in electing the following Off
GERS:
Grand Loyal Knight-Lloyd Bowman,
New York
Grand Lecturing Knight-William B.
Brooks, Lexington, Ky.
Grand Secretary-George A. Reynolds,
Saginaw. Mich.
Grand Treasurer-Edward Orris, Mead
vile, Pa
Both the secretary and treasurer have
served six years, and were elected with
out opposition. The selection of the next
place of meeting will be made tomorrow,
The only places so far mentioned for the
next meeting are Richmond, Va, and
Milwaukee, Wis
There were 1000 men in line in the ElSs'
parade, which took place here this after
noon. The Boston lodge, numbering 200,
were wheeled in rolling chairs, and thus
presented a notable feature of the event.
The principal buildings in the city were
handsomely decorated for the occasion.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
EXPLAINING A JOKE.
1t Failed TO Bring Any Sunshine Into
the Family.

Paw was reading a naulmaunck that I
Brot home from the drug store last mite.
and pritty soon he commenced to laff, saya
George" in the Chicago Times II eraid.
whats rong7' nav asst.
This is one of the Best joakes / aver
seem" paw says. 'Lissun and I'll read II
To you. Why Is The mistake of a Dock
tur not as bad as that of Dentust?' DO
you no?" paw asst
No" nav told him
'Bocoz, paw red one fills six feet and
the luther fills an aiker"
How do you do that?' says nav.
"Becoz they make a mistake" paw an
serd.
(which makes it?'' nav asst.
Both of them" paw says. Didn't 7
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:

Ihave taken Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as advised and now
send you a letter for publication. For
several years l was in such wretched
health that life was almost burden.
| could hardly walk across the floor,
was SO feeble. Several of our best
physicians attended me, but failed to
help. l concluded to write to you for
advice. In few days 1 received such
akind, motherly letter. followed your
instructions and am my old self
again. Was greatly benefited before I
had used one bottle. May God bless
you for what you are doing for suffer
ing women. - Mrs. CLARA GATES,
Johns z. O.. Miss, Oct. 6, 1899.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12

Washington July 1.-THE Navy De-
partment has detached Commander r. p.
Rogers from the command of the Nash
willie, now In Chinese waters, ana ordered
Commander N. f. Niles to the command
of that vessel. Commander Miles, who is
on duty at the Norfolk yard, will sail on
Aug. for the Asiatlc station and Com
nader Rogers will proceed home upon
his arrival there
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
SUNDAY QUESTION IN PARIS.

Scrup1es of the American Athletes
Were Considered.
Paris, July 1t.-what appeared to be
disagreeable obstacle in the way of the
American athletes participating in the in
ternational sports which begin Saturday
has been amicably and satisfactorily set
tied Tonight a meeting was held in the
rooms of the Racing Club, and the ques-
ton of Sunday games, which it was
thought had been arranged. again appear
ed, and some Of the most important events
for the Americans were fixed for that day.
1t was, however, agreed that as to the
Sunday events in which Americans are
entered. the Americans should be permit
ted to make the contests alone, either on
Saturday or Monday, thus eliminating the
Sunday question so far as Americans are
concerned.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
CHARTERED MORE TRANSPORTS.
Quartermaster's Department Finds
Them Necessary.

Washington, July Heterogeneous are
being made by the quartermaster's de-
partment of the army for the transporta-
ton of the large stock of subsistence
stores and about 1000 animals, horses
and mules TO Manila for the benefit of
the troops ordered to that country
The present transport feet was INSULT
cient for the extra demands which have
been made upon 1t, and il has become
necessary TO charter several additional
vessels. Negotiations already have been
closed for the charter of the California
e large freight ship, which has just been
built at San Francisco, and for the steam
ships Athenian, Kiltuck, PAX Ling and
Almond Branch, all of which are at Sc
attic.
In addition to these vessels, arrange
ments have been made for the immediate
return to the United States of the ami
NAL transports Port Albert and Port Ste
phens, both of which are in Asiatic wat
ers.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12

a. nlIadelphia, July 1.-THE British
nor liner bermuda, from Port Antonio. re-
tar.' july 3. fifty miles south OF Hat
In. encountered an electrical storm last
css.s soout an hour. Lightning struck and
co, ,,,su away forelopmast and dsranged
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
JOHN 2-0 SCOTT.
Further Light ON One of the Most
Mysterious Of Personal Names.
From Law Notes for May.

From Law Notes for May.
In the case of Scott VS.. Coleman e T.
b. Mon. KY 7S), the plaintiffs full name
is given as John 20 Scott" Whether the
it is impossible to tell from reading the
case. In fact we are quite In the dark
as to how any one could ever have come
into the possession of such an outIandish
name. Perhaps some of our readers may
be able to cast light on the matter.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
Ohiowa, Neb., May IS.
From Law Notes for July.

From Law Notes for July.
1t seems pity to explode so erudte
theory as is MIR. Fowler's, but as l hap
per to know all about the name | will ac-
quaint you with the facts. A number of
descendants of Scott live In this wood
ford) county, but he is buried in the adj
jacent county of Jessamlne. A few years
since | was consulted by some of his de-
scendants concerning a title to property
derived by them from John 20 Scott"
and | naturally remarked upon the very
unusual name l was informed that Scott
was christened in Virginia, where he was
born. plain John Scott" When lie reach
ed maturity he emigrated to Kentucky
and settled in Harrison county. When he
reached his destination his available funds
only. He prospered financially, and was
foad of acqusinting his associates with
the fact that he reached the Blue Grass
with the small sum mentioned. He re-
ferred TO the fact so often that he was
nicknemed John 20 Scott" and the ap-
pellation became so firmly fixed upon him
that he adopted ID himself and ever after
ward used il. His will was so signed, as
also his letters and all legal documents ex-
ecuted within the last forty years of his
life. He lived to an advanced age, accum-
uIated a large estate and left numerous
progeny We have yet living old citizens
who knew him personally, and they as
sure me the foregoing is correct in an re-
spects.
Versailles, Ky, June 10. Field Mcleod
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
HARPER AND BROTHERS.
Sale of the Valuable Property VIII
BE Held on Aug. 9.

New York, July 1.-THE big Harper
& Brothers publishing plant will be sold
under foreclosure on Aug. 8. The sale
will include the right to use the name
Harper & Brothers, together with real
estate, machinery. stock, copyrights and
authority to publish Harper's Weekly
Harpers New Monthly Magazine, Har-
per's Bazaar and Harper's Round Table
The real estate includes the Franklin
Square real estate, valued at $1,200000.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
DENTISTS READ PAPERS.
The Association VIII Elect New
Officers To-day.

Norfolk. w., July 1.-THE second day
OF the third annual meeting of the Nation
al Dental Association at Old Point was one
oil great interest. Papers were read to-
day as follows:
Inlays; Their Advantages and Limita-
uons DR. c. ". Johnson of Chicago; "A
view Cavity Preparation for Dental Cavi-
les IN Cuspds,' DR.. f. X. Wedelstaedt
Oh ST. Paul; THE Evolution of the Buno-
poht from the Haplodont Forms Of Teeth"
1T A II. Thompson of Topeka, Kan;
,Antiseptic Surgery of the Face and
Mouth, DR.. w. II. G. Logan of Chicago.
Inc election of officers and choosing of
ueHt place of meeting come up tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
MARTIAL LAW PREVAILS.
Cape Nome Has No Municipal Gov
eminent Yet.

Washington, July 1.-THE war depart
ment has received the following message
from Gen. Randall, dated:
Nome City. Alaska June &c, via San
Francisco, July 11.-~At request of Cham
Der of Commerce have assumed control OF
affairs in town of Nome, until the arrival
of the Judge and the establishment of mu-
nicpal government under recent act Of
Congress- Estimated this date 5000 peo-
pie in town, and no civil organization for
perfection Of life and property
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
CHICAGO TOO STEEP.
II Is Running Up Hotel Rates on the
Democrats.

Chicago. July n.-Chicago has a chance
TO lose the Democratic national headquar-
ters. National committeeman say the ho-
tells have put rates UP out of reach.
Chairman Jones says emphatically that
the location Of headquarters here has not
YET been decided upon. Columbus, o.,
has been bidding hard for the headquar-
ters and may win, unless the committee
hnds suitable quarters here in a buslpess
block,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
TAMPERED WITH A SWITCH.
Evidently the work of Some One
Who wished to Wreck n Train.

Who Wished to Wreck "A Train.
Philadelphia, July 11.-According to
officials of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road. a deliberate attempt to wreck the
Washington Express came near being
successful earl this morning at Folsom. a
short ditance outside of this city.
The train consisted of two sleepers, two
day coaches and three baggage cars and
left Washington at Ii 80 o'clock lact night.
1t was Lue here at $40 o'clock this morn
ing. While going at a good rate of speed,
it ran into an open switch at Folsom. The
engine was overturned and the three bag
gage cars were derailed, but no one was
injured.
An examination OF the switch by the
railroad men disclosed the fact that it
had been tempered with for the apparent
purpose of wrecking a train.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
SAILED WITH COAL.
'"e ST. Marks Carrying II 10 Ameri-
Cnn Wnr XcsseIs.

Norfolk, Va. July 1.-THE big sailing
.o''ler st. Mark, Capt. Dudley. sailed this
morning with a cargo of $500 tons of coal
g., ,o' the American warships at Manila or
CniNese waters. II will take her five
,'''',ls to reach her destination. 1t Is
s ss'uerstood that when she reaches Manila
sht VIII De converted into a station coal
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
ANOTHER KNOTT RUMOR.
This Time the Report Is That He'll
Succeed President Fordyce.

Kansas city, July 11.-Samuel W. For
dyce, president OF the Kansas City South
ern Railroad. has presented his resigna-
ton, TO take effect on Aug. I. His sue
ccssor will probably be Stuart r.. Knott of
Savannah, Ca, vice president. of the
Plant system.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
ALncIS Of Rain.

simla. July 1.-THE rainfall Is increas-
inv IN Central Rajpootana and the East
orn Punjab, but elsewhere there IL still
an entire lack OF rain
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12

Washington, July 1.-THE Secretary of
the Navy has selected as names for the
six new submarine boats the following
Grampus, Shark, Pike, Porpoise Adder
and Moccasin.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12

Lewiston, Me. July 1.-THE Democratic
state Convention to-day nominated s. l..
lord OF saco for Governor and Endorsed
the Kansas City platform.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
The Tennis Tournament.

Chicago July lin the tennis tourna-
ment to-day, In the third round of the
championship singles Paret beat Bond,
O-g rs 7-5
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12


An explanation of the name John 20
Scott" may be found in a system of nam
ing which prevailed In the time of Crom-
well. The old Saxon names were first
discarded for Scriptural names, Noah
Isaac, etc, AS religious fervor increased,
pious CALCULATIONS and even whole Scrip
tural quotations were used as names The
notorious Barcelona Parliament took its
name from one Praise God Barebones. Ac-
cordlng TO Hume, the following names
were found in a single jury drawn in the
county of Sussex: Weep Not Billings, God
Reward Smart, Kali Sin Pimple, Fly De-
bate Joiner, More Fruit Fowler, Steadfast
on High Stringer. and Fight the Good
Fight of Faith White. Barebones had
brother named If Christ Had Not Died for
You Ye Had Been Damned Barebones.
The more cumbrous of these names were
almost necessarily abbreviated In writing
by giving a citation of the passage of
Scripture where it occurs Thus, Fight
the Good Figth of Faith White" would
become Timothy 6-12 White" 1t is not
probable that this practice ever prevailed
in Kentucky, but an ancestral name may
have been handed down after its origin
and significance were forgotten.
Charles A. Fowler.
OhioWa Neb Nav 49,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
REV. r. F. HIGGINS DEAD.
He Had Been Connected With St.
Pntrick's Parish, Augusta,

Worcester, Mass. July u.-Rev. Peter
f. Higgins, aged q years, died to-day.
He had been connected with the diocese
of Peoria, ILL.,, and with st. Patrick's
parish of Augusta, Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-12
CUT THEIR SALARIES.
commissioners Peck VIII Not Pay
Employees So Much.

N1HIUIUyCN SO WuChs
Faris, July 11.-Fred w. Peck, United
states commissioner general to the Paris
exposition, to-day decided TO make a gen.
eral reduction in the salaries of the en-
p'oyes Of the commission, and notices 10
,ll,s effect were sent to nearly all on the
%9'lary list, informing them that after Aug.
thelr compensation would be al a lower
, the reduction ranging from 10 to 80
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-02-23
HINTS TO HOUsEKEEPGRs.

10 is well TO know that any strong
pungont smon viii keep away moths
F A mixture of cloves, cinnamon, orri
root and other fragrant things ma,
be substituted for campbor prepare
= tons, with less disagreeable after ef
fects.
Tue newest method OF marking
handkerchief, aud linon is dainty an1
artistic enough TO become popular in
% short time. Instead of the initia
or monogram. the owners fa,orite
flower is embroidered i'm one corner
OF the mouchoir or tablecloth, or en-.
grWcd on the stationery.
Some ha'l and scalp authorities say
i.t tho head should not be washed
oilerer ,han once in eight weeks. and
That 900 boraN, ammonia or soda should
be used, as they all dry mp the color
ing matter I'm the roots. In time no
doubt knowledge ON this subject viii
altogether prevent the existence of
gray hair.
a delicious hot gingerbread was
served 40 home luncheon the other
day. 1t was fresh from the oven.
spicy and tender and on being broken
is proved 90 be full of almonds. They
had been split into halves so as not
TO be heavy enough TO sink TO the bot
tom of the dough during the cooking
process. The combination of favors
is to be recommended.
An eminent physician claims that
many vegetables supply the iron that
is the basis of most touics i'm a much
more effective form. Spinach. apples.
lentlls, beans, peas. strawberries. DO
tatocs, bcets and currants all contain
the mineral without the admixtures
that make so many medicines harm.
ful. stewcd black ourrants eaten
daily through their season will cure |
lnaemia, and potatoes are specific |
Tor scurvy.
Heavy linen lace is most attractive
'or cdging table linen. In table
and tea cloths there is
imple hemstitehed line of drawn
work. At the hem and an edge Of lace
round. Dohies for platters come
wal, edged with the lace. and elab-
rate cenierpicccs are chiefly lace.
With snail center of fine plain linen.
me lace cutting into # in fancifu de-
iens. The elaborate drawn work de-
igns show elaborate floral patterns
% colors of silk.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-02-23
SOlIE MUSICIANS OF NOTE.

Carl Rsinecke resides at Leipsic. Sax
ony
lialo campanini was pupil of Lam
peril
Anionin Dsorak's father was hotel
keeper.
Charles Eeade, the novelist, was wen
known as a skiliful violin player
Won nul.w. DAlbcrt and Tausig had
Franz List for their piano master.
TeliX Motil, the celebrated orchestral
conductor. VAS born in NienEa in 1886.
lie is living.
Wi.heimi, Tie violinist. was born At
Dslngcn, iD Prussia, in 1915. He has
travelled extensively.
Carl Zorsalu was appointed musical
conductor of The Boston Handel and
Haydn society IN 1854.
Patrick sarsfeld Gilmore. the IA
nous bandmaster. was a bandmaster
in The federal army.
Nmlaume is the name Of a family of
famous French musical instrument
makers, au now dead.
Louis Moreau Gottschalk. the plan
ISL cied IN Brazil. in December, 1863
while on concert tour.
Liili Lehman was born i'm 1913 at
Nurznurg, in Bavaria. Her mother was
her hrst vocal teacher.
Antoine Edouard Ratiste was f.
nous French organist and professor of |
music. Ire died i'm 1876.
Arrigo hoito, the librettist. Is not only |
famous poet. but a composer who ha,
achieved distinction. = Ladies' Home
Journal
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-02-23

According TO the report of the com
missioner of labor the value of In,
animal products Of the Strengthening
and meat packing was next in value
to that Of the textile manufacturers
in 1890, textiles of all kinds amount
ing TO S722,o00,o00 and meats or meat
products being S565.000,000. while -four
and milling products were Sjlt0o0.O00.
These figures viii probably be much
increased in the next census report,
OF were increased last year. when Ills
country exported Sl5G.000.O00 worth of
meat beside the live animals Truly
the live stock interest is a large one
for this country.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-02-23

-n0Nn
Nature a1 have
living be d
other skin,
haIs
the M .aal
Many lingering eah
simply the kent
a q
Miss Abbie D. Iande. arsh Aial. write
a sui n r wit m five The
doctors ana
ana whole perfectly It,
.ed 10
enough to buy house heard JONSTONS SARSAPARLLA
praised tried bottle oft Ibegan
Shed the third bottle
since JOHNsTONS
AiiLiA heartily advise
or SKIN disease KIND lha, deal
made
The blood your eand You keep and ptyre
SYST
ial 1t Tor sale by all druPgsts full bottles
H. {. CRrTE Fnmvle Va
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-02-23
A GOOD SHEEP RACK.
Combines The wing. of the Folding
Rack With the Mnreer Room
OF the Ola Rack.

The time nearly at hand when sheep
will have TO bc taken in and feeding
begun. Perhaps 40 other thing con-
nectcd with ihe latter Das been disc
cussed more than The rack TO feed in.
Mr.. L. W. Oviatt. of Ray county, Mich.
after many years experience contGited
the rack shown in the illustration.
which he thinks. prevents waste Of
feed and damage TO fleece. more com-
pletely than any other yet devised.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-02-23
Progress I'm HoEe nrcedinr.

A man need not lie very old to re-
member when a\l,40O or 1900 pound
horse was a heavy draft horse. or a
three-minUte trotter a speedy road
ster. Times have changed, however.
and the heavy draft horse must weigh
300 TO 500 pounds more and the road
ster go a good many seconds fa ter
TO be classcd as good ones Of hcr
kind. 1t takes better horse 90 be
good one nowadays than II did ten
or twenty or thirty years ago. The
ideals of those days will not serve.
The breeder must aim to get the kind
that ranks high to-day, an. this is the
only kind that is going 70 pay for Lis
oats hereafter-National Stockman.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-02-23

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
thatitis not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. lfthe child urin-
ates too often IL the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-02-23

The most important point in VIM
tering farm stock is to sec 10 10 chat
at the beginning the stock is thrifty
and not so old that it viii be more apt
to depreciate than TO increase i'm price
by keeping through. Stock young
enough not TO have made its mM
growth pays best to keep Of an. It
is far better to Kill or sell in fan the
stock that has passed its best than
to try to winter it. If it is kept over
the food it eats viii be wasted. IT
the cost of food fed to stock That gains
nothing from it was spent I'm better
feeding Of young and thrifty stock
1t would make stock keeping in win
ter always profitable. instead of be-
ing as now the cause OF greater loss
than gain.-Anerican Cultiyator.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-02-23

All communications Of a private ma.
ture-not Of public interest. obitusrie.
exceeding ten lines, memorials. tribut IS
OF respect ana resolutions Of organiza.
tons or corporations will be charged
or at the rate Of five cents per lire
when published i'm the HERALD. Po.i-
i'eiy no deviation nor exception W il
be made.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1900-02-23

tween Stats 10 10 inches as To- size Of
sheep kept. a l2-foot rack will accom-
modate about u sheep on o. side. J..
bottom boards placed entirely under
and nailed securely TO the bottom Of the
rack; j, center bottom board placed on
top and tapping onto the other two r..
y. This leaves shoulder of one inch.
against which the sheep can guaw ear
corn or roots OF any kind The body Of
the rack should be two feet inside.
The wings should meet within about six
inches.
Mr.. Oyiatt thinks that the arrange
ment in Fig. Will be an improvement
on that shown in Fig. /. The cut is not
properly made, however. The lat 90
should be under the boards OBJ. and
nailed firmly to posts CO.. These re-
main firm and rigid. The hinges should
be on top, so that the wide boards ODD
can turn up and rest on b. b. out of the
way when one wants to clean out the
rack. Otherwise the wings are the
same as in Fig. 1.-Ohio Farmer.