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The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
Anybody Can Beat Bryan.

Anybody can beat Bryan said
Senator Lindsay of Kentucky yester-
day. giving as n reason that the "peo-
pie are afraid OF him." Mr.. Lindsay,
who is n Democrat, did not say what
he meant by the people, but it is clear
enough that he referred to those who
own something and are in favor of its
preservation. There are many of these
in all parts Of the country. but they
predominant in the north and east, and
are especially numerous In the state
of New York. 1t is the custom of the
Bryanites to sneer at the people of
New York and to take small account
of them in their political calculations,
but nothing is clearer In the political
prospect of to-day than that Bryan's
election is hopeless chiefly because he
cannot get the electoral vote of the
state of New York
This fact Is brought out very clearly
by the calculations that have been put
forth by the statistical prophets Of the
two parties within the past few days
Congressman Grosvenor. with con-
siderable claims MS political prophet.
published his on Monday claiming for
Mckinley 26O votes in the electoral
college, or just SO more than enough
to elect. As SO is the electoral vote
OF New York, Mr.. Grosvenor is able to
squeeze Mckinley In without the aid
of this state. and he does SO by count
ing Indiana, Connecticut and New
Jersey ms sure Republican states. To
day the Bryan calculation comes to
hand with claim of 196 votes for
Bryan and 16s for Mckinley. This
lenves Bryan 2s votes short of ma
jority In the electoral college. In or
der to get SO small a total as 16S for
Mckinley the Bryan calculator puts
New York. lndnana, Ohio and Mime
sofa down as doubtful This Is an OBJ
vious absurdity in regard to each of
these states save. possibly, Indiana,
but Indiana has only 10 votes, which
would not be enough to elect Bryan
without New York II is most signifi-
cant that the Bryan calculator. con-
cedes New Jersey and Connecticut to
Mckinley as well as the entire Pacific
coast.
Not man In New York state whose
opinion Is worth copper believes that
Bryan has n shadow of chance for
carrying this state. On the calculation
put forth by his own supporters he can
not win without the vote of New York.
That is why Senator Lindsay says
ANYBODY can beat Bryan and that
is why the Democratic party In this
state is having so much difficulty in
finding n candidate for governor.
What makes New York state hope
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
nar1rsn FORCES ACTIVE.
Are Gradually Driving the Bosrs Back Ts
ward Pretoria.


yet River. May 6.-General Pole
Carew started mt daybreak yesterday
on n nineteen-mile march. He 1rst
came in contact with Beers holding the
river at / O'Clock p. m The BRUSH
soon had two batteries in action and
later he added two naval nine-pound-
ers. two AZ and five-inch siege guns.
The Beers fired with great accuracy,
and the duel continued unabated, with
n terrible din, until sunset. and even
later there was desultory firing. 1t is
marvellous that nobody on the British
side was injured.
General Hutton started early TO nnd
the drift on the west.
When this was discovered 1t proved
to be strongly held and protected by
two guns. The British speedily en-
gagged the Beers, who enfiladed the
dIsmounted firing line with a Maxim.
but General Hutton pushed forward
and forced the Beers to leave the river
bed.
The encounter was terribly hot.
Later the whole British force crossed
the river, threatening the Boer right
The Beers must have received about
the same time news of General Ham
ilton's occupation of Winburg.
About sunset n detachment of twen-
ty-six Australians, who had crept I'M
seen toward the river bed. found them
selves near n kopje occupied by the
Beers. After firing they fixed bayo-
nets and charged, capturing the kopje.
All was done on their own Initiative.
Thus night fell. Early this morning
it ,yas discovered that the whole Boer
force had fed. a.
General Hutton during the night got
two squadrons to blow up the line
near Swalsdel.
The British discovered yesterday Mt
every hundred yards along the railroad
concealed small packets of high explo-
sives. The Beers had destroyed three
bridges over sprults between here and
Brandfort. but in every case 1t was
possible to make a detour.
The Beers appear to be fighting with
much less spirit. II is reported that
they are commanded by General Lucas
Meyer.
The bridge over the Vet river is COM
pletely destroyed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
PROSPERITY AND THE FARMER.

The farmers of the United States
have good reason to be satisfied with
the results of four years of Republi-
can rule at Washington.
The increase In agricultural exports
for the past three years. as shown by
the section of foreign makets in the
Department of Agriculture has been
$500, 100000.
The result OF an investigation CON
Quoted by the American Agriculturlst
shows that this years farm products,
figured on conservative basis are
worth 81, 600, 600, 900 more than In 1894.
The benefit to the farmers has been
double One. They have been helped
both by the increase of exports and by
the larger demand for their products
at home.
In recent report, Mr.. Hitchcock,
chief of the agricultural section al
ready referred to says: Every addi-
tioHnl pound of cloth sent to Asia
means better market at home for our
raw cotton; every additional pair of
shoes sold abroad means a better mar
ket here for hides of cattle, and so on
through the long list of agricultural
products.v
The events of the past two years
have upset great many theories, but
none has been more thoroughly demol-
ished than the one that the farmers
a
We're injured rather than benefited by
expanding commerce.
Precisely the contrary is true.
The farmers can be depended on to
know what their interests are, and
prosperity itself is a much more potent
influence than are the arguments by
which an effort is being made to ex-
plain 1t away.-Colorado Springs Ga
zette. .....
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
srunicipai Employm.n, ~.

1t is not long since Geneva a.
sessed n public labor office Th,s pos
tuition is great benefit to tho -.s a, Insu
classes. From 400 to 800 peon,o oo.r,ng I'm
the Office for work every month 'sn II
many come seeking workmsn - As
wants. Two hundred workino ts'
are provided with situations rsvlas eve
month. and it Is expected that the NM.
Der Will increase when the ofica sn, su,
its work are betetr known. Ths rsst sns'
ate labor agencies. with few excen,,an' NV
exist only for the exploitation ~ 'sal ny
poor people, especially servant pIrl. ~ -
irving from the country. Their wsaa q
are practically confiscated by ths 81
vate labor agencies. There Is a mdaa ~
ment on foot to have these aveps,s,
suppressed. 'sis'
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
roRNADoEs IN KANSAS.
six Distinct One Leave n Trail of Disaster
Ifchind


behind.
Kansas City. Mo-, May 6.-Half u
dozen distinct tornadoes occurred in
central Kansas this afternoon, follow
ing day of exceedingly high temper
ature. Two people are known to have
been killed and three injured. Wires
are down in the affected districts, max
ing 1t impossible to accurately sum up
the damage done.
Ellenwood, Kans, May Cat $50
this evening tornado visited Logan
township. 1t formed n few miles south
of Ellinwood. and passed over the west
portion of the city. At the Cheyenne
bottom six miles north, 1t divided in
the residences of George and William
Helfrich. George Helfrich and wife
We're instantly killed and William Hell
frich. his wife and child badly hurt.
The storm next struck the farm of
Carl Scheneider. destroying the out
buildings and leaving the dwelling un-
touched. Further into the country a
number of others are reported killed or
injured. \ large amount of stock was
killed.
Larned. Kans.. May CA tornado
passed southeast of here at 6 O'Clock
this evening and struck near Pawnee
are down and 1t is impossible tonight
TO learn the extent of damage done.
Four separate funnel-shaped clouds are
reported to have been seen in the direc-
ton of Great Bend
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
NOT A REPUBLIC.
jewish Rabbi CrIticiscs the Boer Govern.
ment.

ment.
New York, May Cdr. Joseph II.
Hertz, who was rabbi of the Witwa-
tersrand Hebrew congregation of Jo-
hannesburg until last December. when
he was expelled from the Transvaal by
President Kruger. arrived here on the
steamer Etruria to-day.
~ went to the Transvaal n strong
Boer," said he, 'and | spoke on
many public occasion in favor of the
Transvaal government, but an insight
into the Transyaal methods and an ac-
quaintance with the leading officials
within the Transvaal and the Free
State, as well as my personal expert
ence while trying to remove the OBJ
noxious religious disabilities under
which the Catholics and the Jews suf-
Ter. gradually compelled me to see
that the Transvaal is not republic,
but rather an ollgarchy, misgoverned
on strictly mediaeval principles.
AT the Uitlander meeting at Johan-
nesburg July 26, 1899. uttered these
words: Let President Kruger demand
of the Catholic inhabitant and of the
Jewish inhabitant of this state, every
thing he has right to demand of his
own burghers. We would give up ev-
erything. Willingly, joyfully, would
we sacrificing these things we would
become worthy members of the Trans
veal republic
For this sentiment / was called up-
on to apologize. l was ordered to
withdraw II. l refused. and although
an American citizen. I was expelled.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
A REPUBLICAN, WHO DESERVES
HONOR.

Frequent mention has been made OF
lnte of the name OF Senator Wolcott in
connection with the Republican vice
presidential candidacy. There is no
doubt at all that the selection of the
Colorado senator would add strength
to the national ticket. He Is able and
popular. He remained true to his par
ty when many men in his section went
against II. He has friends In all po-
li.ical sects. Probably his selection
would bring Colorado back into the Re
publican line this year.
The position OF Senator wolcott has
been peculiarly difficult during the past
half dom years. As representative
Of one of the great silver states he was
naturally in favor of granting the
largest liberties to that metal, but he
never let his regard for silver blind
him TO his duty which he owed to his
party in the country nt large. Knowing
that the majority OF his party was In
favor of the establishment of the gold
standard which the worlds civilization
was forcing to the front, he retained
his place in his party. fought the silver
battle within the party lines, and then,
when the tide went against him. he
cheerfully accepted the inevitable.
Thus, unlike the senior senator from
his state, by retaining his old affilla-
tions he has continued TO be part OF
the dominant influences of the nation,
and has rendered immcasureably great
er service to his state and community
that he would have done had he seced-
ed four years ago, and be, as Mr.. Tel
Ter is, man without a party. sena-
tor Wolcott deserves the reelection
whiSh hs will undoubtedly recaive--
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

less for Bryan. makes all the state or
the middle West equally hopeless. His
candidacy is menace 90 stability and
order. and hence TO property. Every
man who owns n house and lot, or has
money IN the savings bank, is a prop
erty owner, md Is certain to take
alarm sooner or later by the utternnces
OF Bryan and the character Of his fol-
lowers. In all the great states of the
east and middle West, the property
owners are in mnjority. and they
will vote against Bryan this year. as
they did in 1896. There is no possi-
blilty OF his breaking into this column.
He is weaker than he was four years
ago, for then he had definite issue
which, though II was delusion, had
the popular strength that delusion al
ways has. He has nothing now to put
In place of that delusion, and is con-
sequently forced TO cling TO that delu-
sion though II has been exploded and Is
dead. He said yesterday that the Chi
cago platform would be reaffirmed, 10
to 1 silver, and that the Democrats
who are coming back must not expect
n single departure to be made from the
position taken by the party in 1906.
First, because the position taken by
the party then was right; second, 1t
would not be wise to ALLEVIATE those
who were with us in 1906 in order to
please those who were then against
u.s." That makes his defeat as certain
as fate. and makes all figuring" by
his calculntors in his behalf merely
demonstrations OF his hopeless pros
pects.-N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
An eminent physician lately oails,

An eminent physician lately called
attention to the important part wars
nkvU rnKen IN nosprtar uuvvIvpa.4euS
He declared that the Crfmean war do.
veloped the trained nurse and the
training school. In the American civil
war. medical men learned that small
hospitals. and even hospital tents. ara
better than large enclosed structures
for the sick and wounded. To the
knowledge thus gained is due the pa
WHOM tent 1t was war. also. 1t is as
serted, that led. not to the discovery
but to the Introduction Of antiseptic
surgery. Medical science will proit
hy the conflict now in progress in
South Africa Through disease and
wounds there treated. benefit will come
to the civilized world. Thus out Of O
great evil may come a great good, fol
war compels resort to every expedieni
to save the lives of ones own soldiers
no less than to destroy the lives OF
those in the hostile army.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

Those who assert that wine growing
countries are largely exempt from the
evils OF intemperance need not point
to Franco In proof OF their assertion.
The habitual use OF wine often creates
the craving which seeks for such
stronger stimulants as absinthe or
vermuth. or about three thousand
prisoners in the department of the
Seine. In which Paris is situated. 1t is
officially stated. more than two thou
sand were drunkards. The number OF
suicides induced by habits of intem-
perance is said to have moro than
doubled In recent years. Alcoholism
Is also largely responsible for tho fact
that thirty-four per cent OF the young
men conscripted for the army are sent
back ~ unfit.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
A FamIly Amir.

The Dewey movement seems to be
dwindling rapidly into the insignificant
proportions of n family affair All the
leading politicians and newspapers of
both parties unite in declaring that the
admirais candidacy for the presidency
is simply impossible. and public opfn-
lon is rapidly centrallzing ON the the
ory that ''the lady In the case" is main
ly responsible for the episode which
has caused more mlrth than apprchcn-
sion In political circles.
Well, 1t would not be the first time
that man has yielded to the blandisL
ments of the partner of his joys and
sorrows. Adam ate the apple at Ewes
suggestion, a9 then rather meanly put
the blpnef on her for his own folly
when the time of 'trlbulation came
Samson, who was quite a scrapper In
his time. also got into serious trouble
through the influence of u member of
the fair sex, and countless other exam
pies might be named We're II worth
while
Admiral Dewey, Notwithstanding all
the hero worship which has been thrust
upon him without any seeking on his
pnrt, is only human after all, and we
are quite sure that while his amusing
venture upon the sea OF politics ma,
cause many to question the soundness
Of his head. II Will leave no doubt In
amy mind as to the warmth of his heart
for the bride of his second choice
Denver Republican.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

The great moral reform wave that
has been sweeping over the country
has subsidized. 1t has failed to crush a
single play on the American stage
Rather, It has supplied several most
excellent advertising. Seats for "Sa-
pho" In New York are sold four weeks
in advance. and dozen "Sapho" com-
panies are on the road. Barred from a
few cities "The Degenerates" enters
moro than it had intended when II
started on the circuit. Other plays are
being sapho-ed and degenerated. to
meet the public demand for the sen
sational. The theater season Will be
prolonged several weeks. All because
the reform wave ran right up against
public sentiment.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
HIGH REBEL is CAPTURED.
AguinaIdo's chief supporter Taken by
Funston.


Manila. May T.-General Pantelon
Garcia, the highest lnsurgent officer
except Agulnaldo. was captured yes
terday. by Lieutenant f. Z. Smith of
General Funston's staff, in the town
of Jaen, three miles northeast of San
Isidro. province of New Ecija. Garcia
personally directed the guerilla opera
tlons, and General Funston had spent
weeks in trying TO capture him, several
companies beating the whole country
at night. Often the Americans caught
messengers bearing Garcia orders. The
people protected him,and burned signal
lights wherever the American soldiers
appeared. Recently General Funston
surprised him and his staff while din
ing at Arayat at dusk. The FIliplnos
leaped through the windows and es-
capped. leaving their papers and every
thing except the clothing they wore
The strain of being hunted finally ex-
hausted their endurance. General
Funston. who came TO Manila to bid
farewell TO General Otis, will return
and endeavor to persuade Garcia to Sc
cure the surrender of his forces, which
number several thousand
.Iaen is the largest ungarrisoned
town in the province. Spies reported
that Garcia was sick and had been com
PEELED TO hide there, and Lieutenant
Smith. with Lieutenant Day and forty
cavalry, surrounded the town.
The spies led them directly to the
house where Garcia was disguised as
peasant. only major and two SER
wants being with him. These also
were captured.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

The power plant Of the Paris expo
sition has chimney 2Ss feet high
Twsnty-six feet is below the service
Of the ground and 2ss feet is above
the ground. The foundation rests
upon an oak piling capped with a con
crete block fifty-nine feet in diameter
and Ave feet thick. Upon this is built
truncated cone Of masonry fifty-foui
feet in diameter at the base. and forty
two feet In diameter at the top and
eighteen feet six inches high. Into
the hollow space in its interior open
the tunnels conveying the smoke and
gases from the various boiler plants,
Above the ground line the chimney
consists Of pedestal fifty-two and a
half feet high, shaft 1T feet high
and capital thirty-three feet high
The chimney is built OF white brick
ornamented with bands. lozenges
crosses. ETC.. in red. black and enamel
ed brick. On the whole the smokestac's
is most excellent from an architectural
point OF view.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
Paris captur. d by Na,lopa,I.,..

Paris. May Although 1t was fun
recognized that the Nationalists intend
ed to make a determined fight in all
the wards of Paris on the occasion Of
rne municipal elections held yesterday
throughout France. 1t was never seri
Dusly contemplated that their efforts
would be crowned with such success
ms Is shown by the results which must
be recognized as dealing serious blow
10 the Republicans and Radicals.
The results show fifty definite elec
tions in Paris. In thirty wards second
ballots will be necessary. The Nation.
alists have gained eight seats, five
from the Republicans and three from
the Radicals. The successful cnndI
dates include NJ. CASTOR Merry, Call
Lepelletier aud Berillier.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

"The opening OF the baseball sea-
son" is phrase which implies that
the season opens everywhere at once
In reality. the season opens in our big
country very much as the honey sea
son for the bees. or the season of birds
singing. or the strawberry season
opens-that is to say. not long after
New Years day in Florida. and from
that date on to period several months
later in northern Maine. Now that
American soldiers have introduced the
American game in Havana. San Juan
Manila and Iloilo. baseball has all
seasons for its own
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
Few College Student. nj.

The death rate in colleges is ertrens-
ly low. The strict attention 10 AZ.
physique is given as the reason. o,sl
ers, as well, may have health ,rs
strength. Hostetter's Stomach Ritz
Is recommended most highly for ~
blood. nerves and stomach dlsoras,s
and it cures constipation, indig.st,o,
dyspepsia, sluggish liver or veal nS'
neys.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
Not Linb 9 to lie OyerIooLed

Miss Jones-You stay away from i
many society functions, Miss Joppinl
ham.
Miss Joppingham-Yes; We've had a
established position so long. you know
that we don't have to go out unless W
want to.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

The British war Office appears TO be
called upon quite. frequently to furnish
transportation for returning officers. 1t
recalled Gatacre first, then several Of
If1oers Of lesser rank. and now Generals
Buller aBd Warren. Perhaps the Idea
IL 70 give all the officers possible train
ling In actual warfare. but there arc
'large-sised rumors Of disgrace.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
THE WAX SOUTH AFRICA

is causing an increased demand for potatoes an,
circumstances promise better prices II yol
plant, you will save many backaohes, much tim
and expense by purchasing the Little gian
Potato Cutter, complete machine for onj
500 fully guaranteed. Write for free ciroulsri
Agents wanted. Dealers especially solicited
j. X. Elliott & Co. Platteville. Colo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
A bad Starr

People ought 10 be careful vh.,
names they give their children"
Yes, indeed; many boy who coul,
have been a successful merchant b,
been ruined by having name uysr
him which made him think he oust,
to try to write poetry"
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

Pretoria. the capital of tho Trans.
vaal. is said TO be veritable city OF
roses. The town nestles amons
hedges of roses. which grow every
where in Wild profusion. 1t is fair to
assume. however. that Dom Paul
doesn't do much reclining on beds OF
them at present
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
Az, You u.,nr A,l,p.. roo,.r....

1t is the only cure for Swollen
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen's
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken intd
the shoes. At all Druggists and shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Al
dress Allen S. Olmsted. LeRoy, N. Y,
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c.

Ambitious Politician don't BELLE
my career win amount to row
pins. Friend-Why so discouraged
Ambitious Politiclan-I've been a
nounced for three days and no one HI
made fun of me yet
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

Confectloners are asking that the
copper cent be called in and an alumi-
mum cent issued in Its stead. Such a
cent possibly would find it's way into
more mouths than the copper cent does
but how would that help the confec-
tfonerE7
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

Turkey has drawn the line on Am
erican pork. She has a perfect right
to do so. though exclusion OF this great
American product may somewhat af-
feet the business of the big packing
concerns. There isn't any use in maxi
ing much fuss about 1t.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

Possibly Senator Clark was turned
down for the crime OF raising the price
Of senate seats to figure where none
but plutocrats could AFFORD TO buy
them.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

As to the Hay y-Pauncefote treaty.
what the senate wants. England won't
have; and what England wants. the
senate won't have. So both appear
'aat1sasd to call 1t quits.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

A New York clairvoyant told the
owner Of a stolen horse where the an
imal could be found. The thief must
have refused to give the clAirvoyant a
commission.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10
Mean.

Hell always take pains to deny tn
statement that women can't throy
straight"
She--That is noble of you, my dsar
He-Yes; l have to remember witl
what accurate and effective aim yo,
threw yourself at me.
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

There are now upward OF 400 rural
mall carriers In the United States. and
during the year Just closed they car
ried close to lo.0oo.0 900 pieces Of mail
The Elbert County tribune., 1900-05-10

or things that are in our power are
our opinions. impulses. pursuits. avoid
ances. and. in brief. all that is Of our
own doing.