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The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
LAND SLIPPING AWAY.
Entire Hun sliding Into tho Missouri
River


River.
A mile south of Atchlson, Kansas.
the entire side OF blum Is sliding lnto
the Missouri river. The avalanche is
a quarter of mile long. and at It's
base Is the most expensive piece of rail
road track ON the Missouri Pacific sys-
TEN. There II probably not another
quarter of "A mile of track In the Unit
ed States which II ~osts more TO main
tain. The odd thing about this monster
landslide Is that 1t has been slipping
down for twenty years, and unless 1t
takes an unexpected plunge Will prob
ably be slipping for the next twenty
years. and possibly fifty or n hundred.
The avalanche Is moving more or less
all the time. but not enough TO require
watching by the Missouri Pacific ex
cept about two months In the spring.
During the winter the moisture Is
held In the ground, and when the frost
thnws and the spring rains come the
great mass OF earth begins slipping.
Sometimes II comes down n foot in
twenty-four hours. and once In awhile
II slides six feet. The Missouri Pa
cihc then puts force OF from twenty
to fifty men at work pulling the track
back to Its proper place and keeping II
level. A man II employed to watch the
track at night and see that II does not
get so far out OF line as to topplc n
train over into the river. Orders are is
sued to engineers to go slow over the
bad track, for the jar OF train might
cause an unprecedented move. The
current of the Missouri Is always very
swift In the spring, and II wears away
the earth as II slides In, and II appears
n few miles below in the form of an Is
land.
II costs the Missouri Pacific several
thousand dollars and causes great
deal Of anxiety every spring, but there
is no way OF avoiding it.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

'ne mad mysteriously vanished. Per-
maps he might even be dead. But not
"a hand stirred to seek or aid him.
Besides. practical John. who never
'iost sight Of any possibility, had TAX
len care to prevent danger from the
rev white men who were acting az
overseers In the fields. He had sum-
moned the whole establishment, and
briefly stated that the Union army was
marching in that direction; that one
regiment would arrive that evening
and hold every human being in,
springfield to a strict account, II a.
thair OF his head or Lieutenant Ro-
LANDS was harmed. The composure
with which he related this fairy tale
made strong impression. and the
rapidity OF all these incidents bewil-
dered them. No one ventured to raise
|san objection when Maxwell ordered
sthe fastest horses TO be harnessed and
'the carriage brought round: but all
hastened to obey. while the doctor
proceeded to exchange the courtesies
already mentioned with his esteemed
friend, Mr.. Thompson.
Florence was sitting on a sofa, with
William standing beside her-both in
the greatest agitation and excitement
when the gentlemen entered. Doc
'tor Maxwell. however. was calmness
itself. when he made the necessary in
Productions.
Lieutenant Roland-the bridegroom
you already know the bride. Miss
Harrison. William. have the pleas
ure of presenting to you the justice
of the peace, Mr.. Thompson. who. with
the utmost readiness to oblige, in
stantly consented to crafty your
wish.''
William looked at the magistrate.
whose pale face and shaking knees
distinctly showed how he had been
induced TO show this vaunted oblig-
ingness. The affair. which afforded
-his friend a malicious satisfaction, was
extremely painful to him.
Calm yourself, SIR" he said, ap-
preaching him. You are perfectly
safe. Neither you nor your compan-
ion needs fear. I deeply regret that
we were forced to put the request in
such form. but the circumstances
compelled II. AS soon as the wedding
is over, you can return to the city"
The old gentleman again breathed
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
LITTLE THINGS
rhss ss.st,.ss D.sla. . na..s r.s. q.


Basinssa
The truth of tho saying that little
things may often times play an i'm
portant part to mems AFFAIRS when the
men least expect It was illustrated ONE
day recently. Sec that young man
over there" remarked an insurance
friend OF his. pointing to one OF his
clerks working away industriousiy az
desk In another room. well. he got
mis- place In my ONCE through the strik-
ing OF n match. although he doesn't
KNOW IT, l was standing at the en-
trance OF this building about a month
ago. waiting for friend to come down
the elevator, when that young man
approached me with a letter of recon-
mendation and an application for en-
payment had made 1t known a few
days before that needed another clerk
and he had heard of II. However, I
had almost made up my mind to take
on young man who had been to see
me the day before, and was about to
ten the last applicant so. when no pull
Cd match from one OF his pockets to
lght cigar he had been smoking. but
which had gone out. Sorry. SIR he
said. balancing himself on one foot,
while he lifted the other so as to admit
OF his striking the match on the heel
OF his shoe. Sorry. for would like
very much to work for you, and I think
l would have made you a good clerk
The match-scratching Incident made
me think SO. too. Right at the young
mans elbow was a great Italian mar
BILE column,upon which were the marks
showing where many matches had been
struck by vandals too utterly indlffer-
ent to the rights OF others to refrain
from indelibly stamping their vandal-
Ism upon property to restore which
would have cost hundreds of dollars
1t would have been the most natural
thing In the world for many a man to
have scratched that match on the mar
BILE column. and the fact that this
young man chose to use the heel of his
shoe instead showed that he was
thoughtful and conscientious, two very
excellent traits. I was SO impressed
that | told him to come and see me.
and the result OF the visit was his Sc
curing the position. And his month
in my office has shown that made no
mistake In sizing him up."-Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
LEAVING BoTH DIGNITY AND DINNER.

freely. He had imagined the lieuten-
ant far more terrible parsonage than
the doctor, and now he proved to be
the more humane OF the two. But Mr..
Thompson preferred to place himself
close to Miss Harrison as quickly as
possible. II he stood close by her
side, no one could fire at him.
Meanwhile, Maxwell had given the
marriage contract, which had been
handed to him, brief, yet thorough
scrutiny, and now again laid 1t on
the table.
Everything is correct!" he said.
"The names are still missing. Please
insert them. Mr.. William Roland
Miss Florence Harrisoni There, now
we can begin"
The magistrate had SO far recovered
that he could commence the cere-
mony, which was performed very
quickly, but in strict legal form. The
usual questions were asked and an
swered, the signatures were affixed.
and in less than ten minutes the we'd
ding was over. William. deeply NOV
ed, clasped his young wife to his
heart.
Maxwell glanced toward the door,
where Ralph had appeared during the
last moment. but remained standing
motionless in order not to Interrupt
the ceremony. The doctor exchanged
few words with him in low tone.
then turned to the young couple.
Mrs. Roland. please go to your
.ether. William. you can accompany
your wife. There is no fear that your
presence will disturb the sick man
don't leave her alone nowi"
A significant glance emphasized the
words. William understood that the
last moments of Mr.. Harrison's life
were at hand, and putting his arm
around his wife he led her to her
dying father.
(To be Continued)
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
CHAPTER x.-(Continued., ,

@<AA a ANAh A.
= hope. sir. that you are not ven
turing upon Jest with me. the JUS
tice Of the peacel How does it hap
pen that you have anything to do with
such matters? Who is this Roland.
and what does Mr.. Harrison say to
the AFFAIR.""
Nothing at all. because for the
moment he is in a very uncomforta-
BILE situation. which prevents any pro-
test But, as to my authority. allow
me to show it to you"
The barrel of revolver was sud
denly presented to the old gentleman
who. with cry OF terror, fed to the
recess OF the window, leaving both
dignity and dinner In the lurch. The
clerk, on the contrary, who had lis
tened with mouth wide open. sat as II
paralyzed with terror.
Help! Murder! Robbers," shouted
Mr.. Thompson: but terror SO stified
him that the cry sounded a piteous
whimper.
Don't scream, SIR" said Maxwell.
quietly I'VE can come to a friendly
agreement AS l said, the point in
question is merely wedding. The
bridegroom is my friend Lieutenant
william Roland. ! have the pleasure
OF presenting myself to you as Doc
tor John Maxwell. both of the Union
army, which will arrive here in n few
hours"
Inc whole Union army?" exclaim-
ed thompson, with fresh outburst of
horror.
No; not the whole army-there
would scarcely be room for IL on the
plantation-but our regiment. 1 told
you during our drive that the troops
were marching in this direction. But
we desire, for certain reasons. to have
the ceremony performed first. The
bride and groom are ready, and | hone
you will be. too. l place myself at
your disposal as a witness, your clerk
will be the second witness, and 1 sum
pose you brought the marriage con-
tract with you. We can use It at
once"
Unprecedented ! Impossible I"
groaned the Justice, who now came
forward again. His clerk had recoy-
cred from his stupor so far us to fly
from the range of the revolver. He.
too, took refuge in the window recess,
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
SUNDAY AND monpAypEooARs
Ian Maciarcn Tells why There Is No
Differences between the Two

Differences between the Two
The pew is a testimony to the fam
lily and ought to be maintained with its
doors removed. and 1t does not matter
whether a man pay $50 year for his
pew or 30 cents" writes Ian Maclaren
OF THE Pew and the Man in IT, In the
Ladies' Home Journal. ''The church
authorities should see that the house
holder has his pew, with room enough
in II for himself, his wife and the chill
dren which God has given them. There
is no reason in the world why the rich
man should not pay a handsome sum
for his church home. And some Of us
have never been able to understand
why an artisan should not give some
thing for his church home also. Surely
every man wishes to do what is right
In the direction of his church. Every
self-respecting man likes to pay for his
home whether 1t be large or small. and
1t touches mans honor to live In a
workhouse. where he pays no rent and
depends on the public. There is no
necessity that this home feeling and
this Just independence should be de-
MED In the house of God. but II rather
seems a good thing that the man who
works and gives to provide house
where he and the children can live to-
gether in comfort and self-respect six
days of the week should do his part to
sustain the house where they worship
God on the seventh day. He is a poor
creature who will allow a rich man to
pay his rent for him on weekdays. and
I have never been able to see where
there is any difference between being a
beggar on Sunday and beggar on
Monday"
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
sm,,h.on Smoke. ono. More.

"a little over four years ago." said
Smithson, II made up my mind that /
was smoking too much. II didn't seem
to affect my health in the least, but /
thought it was foolish waste OF
money, and / decided to give 1t up"
"A very sensible idea. indeed" remark
ed Brownlow so / thought at the
time. / reckoned up, as closely as 1
could, how much / had been spending
each day for cigars and tobacco. That
sum set aside each morning and
started banking account with 1t. l
wanted to be able to show just exactly
how much had saved by not smok-
ing" "And how did it work." inquir-
ed Brownlow. AT the end OF four
years l found that had $3.50 in the
bank" Good for you'll Could you
let me" "And few days later" "
interrupted Smithson-"last Tuesday.
in fact-the bank failed. You haven't
got cigar about you, have your
Stray Stories
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
s;cYcLE MOTOR.
,,.. VIII Be U'.fal to

-, viii BE ussfni to
nc a bicycle rider, no
3 s h',oh ',southusiastic he Or . sue e..
sss sn has not at some time or
= xho lar ,anc spell Of heavy rid
ds'sd =, ~ the post OF the ma,
cstbear aro,,ld ~ do all the work of
bsi woeis ,be rest of the journey.
s1f ios JOS is i now designed: II Is,
! dss'es s,,heeled /, automobile, with
itSo,S,s te, as in a bicycle. for use
rrnisad, an the front part of the
rrea1,,'sr+s being doubled to give
b. 10Th lo.s A fuel tank, or car
" y s.attached to the top tube
: The ignition is by an
b ilanSt. ilrt-an Improvement over
y sPsrn ,ators. Sufficient fuel can
tfuef s -, seventy-five-mile run.
res NJ from fifteen to twenty-five
The pedals are on the
isr' 2 a combination, and are
s's IN starting or on very
ss oaas as m the motor is sufficient
f,ss1' s,,l 10 carry the rider on any
ssiu, ssads ~ The motor weighs only
Io o Io'n nounds, brining the total
<rtNo Fe,oi nm IN about sixty
u .n The brake is applied
a'tT " tTout handle-bars by a hand
y ,As ns rear hub. The motor can
.,,ly disconnected.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
THz TRANsvAAL FRANcH,s :
QUESTION.
Engii-hmen Not Really sscady to Change
lhoIr Citixenship-

The assertion that the naturalization
conditions are a severe hardship to Eng
lishmcn In tho Trai.svaai would be anus
ing II II were not being used n prctcxt
upon which TO force war OF conquest
There are undoubtedly many Engii-hmcn
who have been attracted to Johannesburg
and the gold mines. But whp for mo
ment supposcs that these Engiishmen
are eager aud In good faith 10 reuounce
the privileges OF British eitizcnahlp In
order to be able to ray that they have
no country except the Transyaaly The
simple fact II that these EnRlishmcn,
like those who for temporary commercial
purposes have gone to Various other parts
OF the world outside tho British empire.
value their birthright as Engiishmen
above everything else In the world. and
no conditions Of naturalization. however
easy. could possibly induce thom TO re-
nouncc the queen and swear allegiance
to the South African republic in good
faith. II they went through such nat
uraiixation process. n would be for the
purpose OF awamping the Beers and de-
hvoring the country over to England. II
IA rather too much to expect that this, as
deliberate policy on the part OF the UT.
landcrz. could be countcnanced md aided
by the Boer citizens OF the Trnnsvanl
who really prize their independent POSI-
tion.-Reyiew OF Reviews.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh.
Catarrh is wcll-nigh universal; almost
omniprescnt. Perupa Is the only alb
solute safeguard known. A cold is tho
beginning OF catarrh. To prevent
colds. to cure colds, is to cheat catarrh
out of its victims. Pcruna not only
cures catarrh, but prevents IL.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
CHAPTER xI.

From the moment they discovered
the identity of the two strangers all
was at an end. They pc
loussd to the ranks Of the hDerAr
,ors" Besides. they loved their young
miatrs,s az much as they feared IN
Ehv.rd The stern master. The last
.ew months. during which ne naa nnu
the rslns Of government, had snovn
the wAo,s household what was e ue
sr...Asd from the new master NO"
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
MANS MECHANISM
Delicate Machinery That Needs
Constant Care.
Absolute cIeanIIsess and Regulation As Neess-
sary - for Any Other Kind Of
Machinery. How to Keep u
IN Workinr Order.

There's screw loose somewherci
one little screw In the big machine gets
trine loose and the whole apparatus
clogs balks and refuses to work properly.
skillful engineer can tell by the "feel''
OF MS engine when there's a screw loose
Occasional constipaton-call 81 costive-
ness OF biltousness-necds prompt atten-
uon. II clogs the whole delicate mechan-
Ism OF man. and must be removed skill
tuliy without force or shock Only a
yegetable laxative should be used. and
tascarets Candy Cathartic. which you
can eat like piece of candy, arc the
most most agreeable. natural and effective of
Cascarets are the only nntiseptic cathar-
ue and net only make the liver lively, re-
move distractions in the bowels, strength
en- the intostincs. but kill all germs OF dls-
ease In the body. Therefore prevent as
well as cure
a Buy and Try ,casearets. to-day. Youn
md that IT'S what they do. not what we
say they'll do. that VIII please you. All
druggists, ioc, 25c and 5oc. or will mail for
price. Send for booklet and FREQ sample
Address Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago;
Montreal. Can. New York
This II the CASCARET tnh-
(0.N let. Every tablet OF the only
TNT genuine cascarets bears the
v w magic letters &C C c." Look
~ at the tablet before you buy,
~ and beware of frauds, imita-
tions and substitutes.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
i, rplde,nio of Esrnche.

an epidemic of earache In
T.,s and the surgeons Of the
4, bospltals have had a confer
4 discuss the best means OF
Y, he spread of the disease.
s.,cs in the ear wards Of the
III and lnfrmaries are kept
4 nd the usual treatment does
.sm effective. 1t is an inflam-
J, ot q cone-shaped bone behind
I, And II It Is not treated prompt
=. n result in an abscess.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
.,.,res.s of insanity.

oar Iscrease OF Inss'
al s,.eussion has been aroused
] he alarming increase OF In
Z am Mr. high living is the cause
], VI IN tbe rush for money, men
.,.n neglect their health until
.ssavn % comes. The best way to
me- health is by n faithful use
|<,+s,ter's Stomach Bitters. 1t
zach Ills, such as constipation,
4, and biliousness.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
Yeu Can ae. An.n.s roo,-ra.. rr,,.

Write today to Allen s. Olmsted. lie
Roy. N. Y. for free sample OF Aliens
Foot-Ease. powder to shake into your
shoes. It cures chilblains, sweating,
damp, swollen. aching feet. 1t makes
new or tight shoes easy. A certain
cure for Corns and Bunions All drug
gists and shoe stores sell 1t: 25c.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

All families should provide them
solves with copy of DIR. HartmAn's
free book entitled Winter Catarrh-"
This book consists OF seven lectures ON
catarrh and la grippe delivered at Tho
Hartman Sanitarium. It contains tho
latest information ON the treatment Of
catarrhal diseases. Address DR.. Hart
man. Columbus. Ohio.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
Bswmrc of oIntments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

As mercury viii surely destroy the Sense OF
smell and completely dernnge the whole system
when entering IL through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. as the
can possibly derive from them. Halls catarrh
Cure manufactured by y. J. Cheney a. Co,
Toledo. o.. contains no mercury, A. j. taken
Internally acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
II Is taken internally. and made In Toledo' ONO
by +. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free Soiu
by Druggists, price nc per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
x,.,,, o.. Allen. Foot-Eass.

| u.der. Your feet feel uncom-
Y, nervous, and often cold and
4 II YOU have sweating, sore feet
4. shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease.
Ia Al druggists and shoe stores,
"a Sample sent free. Address
/ Olmsted. lie Roy. N. Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
How = Run on a Bank Was Stopped.
Tonawanda hank emDloyed iDReu.

A Tonawanda bank employed ingen-
ious means to stop a recent run on the
institution. While several hundred
depositors were In line to withdraw
their money. three barrels OF silver
dollars were unloaded In front Of the
building and carried in by the basket
full. The sight of $4,000 being dumped
into the bank in this wholesale manner
had a reassuring effect on the depos-
itors and the run ceased.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
ncnb,s sp~.d.

Uncle Abe-Dem automobiles go SO
fast It 'ud take two niggers to tell
about 'em. sambo-How's dat? Uncle
Abe-One ter say Here she comes /"
an one ter say Thar she goesl'
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

81 suppose YOU and your wife Will keep
Lent Eyes: IN think OF the money
I've spent and she viii think of the
money she intends 10 spend
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

He viewed his portrait with snddencd
eye,
Then sighed again and laid II safely by.
Ten years ago he said. 81 looked I'm
mense
But ! didn't have single grain OF
sense"
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

OF
afflicted with Cafarrh for nine My csfarrh
chiefly head tried remedies without sysM
applied doctors,
eruna through the daily After
taking remedy entirely
cured
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

you don't have much to say. Mr..
simpson mo; | fixed up lot of
things 20 say when | got here, but
can't remember one Of them"
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

IN YOU undertake to select forty
IA literary Americans for an aced-
n lmuortals?" mot unless /
q. to be mobbed by the other 40.-
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

FITS rsrmaneuti, Cured. 10 nst,oasne.. sftss
hrst days use OF Dr. khnes Great Nerve Restorer.
send Tor FREE ss.oo trial pottle ard treati.s
De- u. u. kLIxn. Lid. ell Non ~ fhlladelphia. Pa
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

"Did you ever visit a maple sugar
campy" mo. but | once worked In a
groeery and heIped pnl in the sand.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

you buy a great many pairs of cye-
glasses" Yes. they're no account
They break II you drop them and step
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

An honest mans the noblest work of
noiitician ought 10 los stand n' pretty high s'
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

Los Of hair, which often mars the prettie-t face
prevented by fkNNEna lfAm nALHAM
HIsDEnconNs, tho best cure for cOrns t5ct.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

what II perpetual motion. Uncle
Jim7' Its the way soma politicians
ruh for years and never get an oiiics,"
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

81 suppose your daughter acquired "A
great deal o. manner from her foreign
expcricnces?-' 'oh. no; she lost all her
manners. and brought home lot Of
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

send for "Choice Recipes
by Walter uakrr a CO. Lid Dorehester Ma.
mailed Free Mention this paper.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

Piso's Cure for Consumption is tho best
Of all cough cures.-George W. Lott,
Fabucher, La, August 20, lsy5.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Takc Laxative Bromo Quinino Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II II fails TO cure
&c. L. W. Groves signature On each box.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

Mrs. Winriow's Soothing Syrup.
For children trethine sofiens tho gums. reduces IN
nAmmAtinn. alsys pain. wind collie. 2sc abottis
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
Wos,,an,s
i rOuhAeS

Why fsjfie with health
whom tho easiest and
sur0sf holp Is tho bosf
known nsodioiBe In tho
world ?
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

lydl. E. pinkh.m'. v.sst.bI. Compound
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
Our Spring
Catalogue

Of in0 t.gss, llins-
irniing some ~ tho
lire 10 NATURAL
tOfohs, viii b
ssrtTfsfzid sfon re-
srlrf of Is. -hieh
PysTest u he sf-
Irssa eharrss, and
nj. ..is eissii..lssu.. !. gsa..,.s, :.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08
Flaming to Paper This Spring?

Thsrs "a nothing
that ~lli % CONF
fLE1ELY Trans
form yogr HOME 4,
poini Of HEALTH
and BEAuTfssou our
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-03-08

We carry ALL he
iafssi desirrssfrep-
uisr prizes frym ~
10 y esnil pr sinsis
rsll Ouf l-Igs tssis
snahlef % " hsssls
us squplsts line IN
CARLOAD LOIS.
hsnes We c.n price
ALL gradss ssrpris-
lnxiy Low. a full
HE efsrnplst ssnt,
~ etsrfes rHsreii.
fHEE ufon fs.gu4sf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
CHRISTMAS UMBRELLAS.

Are presents that please. Our choice
and dt sirabie stock y III help you make
az easy selection Lad ies' silk and
linen umbrellas. natural wood ana Dres-
d n handles - %. l. -. / =, I 50, IS Z and
up TO 30. Men : six and linen umbrel-
las, natural wood. horn and Sterling sill
YER trimmed handle at SOC, 81 %, LIS
80 up TO % each