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Sharp County record., 1900-11-23
KINGS MILL.

The weather is still nice.
Anderson Paden shipped 100
head of cattle the 17th.
Newt Hutchison was in our
neighborhood last week.
John Foreman and family will
be in from Texas soon.
Health continues good, for
which we are very thankful.
Prof. Aloorn is getting along
nicely with his school at Liberty
Hill,
Marion Thomas is building a
stone chimney for W. K. Spur
lock.
There was quite an interest in
the Epworth League meeting last
Sunday night,
Arthur Mullins and Louis Holt
are making some improvements
on Drew Spurlock's residence.
Will Paden and Henry King
were at home Saturday and Sun
day visiting nome folks and
friends.
Asa McCord got tired ofHand.
ling goods at Kings Mill and
has gone back to the farm neal
Ash Flat,
DR.. Charley Tipbels Of Pough-
keepsie was among his many
friends in the Kings Mill neigh
DOrhOOd last week.
Mr.. Nicholson and Button
Jones carried a nice tombstone
to the graveyard on Strawberry
to mark the last resting place Of
Aunt Puss Jones.
The school house at Liberty
Hill is now dressed in white, anC
how nice it does look! Many
thanks to the young men fol
their help towards painting the
house. A lot Of Titles make {
heap.
Aunt Jane.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-23
A RAPID GROWTH.

The Prohibition party is rapid
ly assuming the form of great
ness, and it is more than likely
that this party at some fu-
ture date will have much to do
with the election of a president
if it sees fit.
The first candidate nominated
for president by the Prohibition
lists was James Black of Ken
tucky in 1872. He received only
5,60S votes. In 1876 Green Clay
of Kentucky was the nominee Of
this party for president, and he
received 1922 votes. In 1880
Neal Dow of Maine was the pres
idential candidate, receiving 10,-
305 votes. In 1884 John p. st.
John of Kansas made an active
campaign as the presidential
nominee of the Prohibitionists,
and as a result pOlled 151, 800
votes. Clinton B, Fisk of New
Jersey was the candidate in 1888.
His vote was 249,907. Four
years later John Bidwell of Cali
fornia led the party fight and
polled 264, 1873 votes. In 1896
the Prohibition party split, put
ting out two candidates-one a
free silver Prohibitionist. That
year the party polled 146,076
votes. In the last presidential
campaign the Prohibition candi-
date, John G. Wolley, made a
most vigorous campaign. He
made his canvass in his own
special train and visited many
states. He attracted large au-
diences, and the returns show
that he received the largest vote
in the states he canvassed. Mr..
Wolley received 100000 votes.
Thus in twenty-four years the
Prohibition vote in the United
States has increased from 5,6OS
to a half million. While many OF
us may not believe prohibition is
a question in politics, it is evil
dent that the Prohibition party
is convincing more and more
each year that it is, and while
the may never elect a Prohibition
president, if the party keeps up
its present rate OF increase,
their combined vote can elect a
man from either of the two old
parties.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-23
FREAK HOG,

A freak out Of the ordinary has
attracted the attention of the citt-
zens Of Nashville and vicinity for
the past few days. It is n de-
formed pig which has been at the
home of a negro named Platten.
burg since last Wednesday.
Plaltenburg lives at the old Home
Nursery, u mile north Of the city,
and many Of our citizens went to
his home Thursday night to view
the curiosity. The pig is oppar-
emily about 4 months old, 1t is
black and white spotted, ard The
only thing about it different from
Sharp County record., 1900-11-23
SIDNEY.
Health still good,

Health still good,
r. Founders is erecting a 2
story residence in east Sidney.
The cotton gin at this place
has ginned 30l bales up to this
date.
Everybody seemed to enjoy
the rain which fell last Sunday
night.
Our school is still growing,
The enrolment today is 141, with
several more that we know of to
enter yet,
Prof. Brewster is the proudest
man in town, or ought to be,
since he has stepped into a brand
new suit of clothes.
If conferanco fails to send
Rev. Anderson, the Methodist
pastor back next year, we hope
his place will be filled by some
good man like f. Il. Noe.
lizard county is better repre-
sented in our school than any
other adjoining county. lizard
has II students in the school.
independence comes next with
10.
The crowd that went to Black
river fishing have returned.
They report u lively time and
had fine luck They captured
enc cat which weighed seventy
pounds.
Prof, Grisham, after trying all
the markets of this country for a
hat large enough to fit his head,
has failed. We would suggest
that the Prof, try a box that hats
come in.
Rev, Duren, tho Missionary
Baptist, who breaches here once
a month, will organize q church h
Sharp County record., 1900-11-23
CAVE CITY.
Health is fairly good,

Health is fairly good,
Crops in this part are almost
gathered.
Two more new houses are 60
ing up in town.
Rev. Damer filled his appoint
ment here Sunday.
Teck and Wes Jordan are 60
ing to Oklahoma soon.
One case of fever in town
Miss Agnes McAdams.
J. |. Jones is hauling a lot of
logs to Anderson & Co.'S. mill.
Oscar Bowers Of Hazel Grove
entered school here last Monday.
James Ball has sold out and
will 90 Texas in TIE near future.
Mr.. Harris of Mobley and j. A.
Lamar of this place made a large
cattle deal Friday.
Fletcher Simpson has moved
from Maxville and is now nicely
located in east Cave City.
The mule buyer failed to ar
rive here Saturday, and as be-
fore, disappointed quite a num-
Der of people who wanted to sell
mules,
W. H. Jones has sold his prop
erty in the north end of town to
Mrs. Permelia 5ratten, and he is
now building a new residence in
the south end of town.
James Harrington took the
teachers examination before
Prof. Wilks of Hickory Valley
last Thursday and Friday, and is
now teaching in Independence
county,
George M. Flanery, Adolphus
Mcleod and Luther McGinnis
took the examination before
Prof. Watkins Friday and Sat-
urday, and together with Moss
AldIidge and Claude Ford, have
all begun teaching.
Mrs. Vanhooser died at her
sons home, Jeff McAdams, in
Cave City Friday morning. She
was old, and disease having
taken mold upon her, she could
not survive. The family, with a
number Of friends took the re-
mains to their last resting place
near her old home. We sympa-
thize with the bereaved.
w. T. Anderson, one of oul
best young men, was married tC
Miss Carrie Witten, one of oul
most highly esteemed young
ladies, on Wednesday of las
week, at the residence of the
brides parents, two miles north
Of town. Quite a crowd witness
sed the marriage. We wish for
them a long and happy life.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-23
RETURNS NOT ALL IN YET.

Tuesdays Little Rock papers
said all the the counties had not
yet reported their vote at the
late election The counties yet
unroportod are Cross, Crittonden,
Greene and Woodruff, all in The
Sharp County record., 1900-11-23

other swine is its hind feet, or
rather the place where feet should
bo, In the place Of tho regular
hoofad foot Of " hog the animal
has two hands exactly like chose
Of a human being, the thumb and
four fingers being perfect
Nashville News.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-23
DEMOCRATIC MAJORlTIEs

Congressman Thos. c, Ncp
defeated b. M. Foreman, Fep'
lican, for Congress in the ~
district by 0,2Si votes, RoId
featod Davis in the Fourth
$3.50, and Bruhdidge dei''
Colo in the Sixth by 6,729'
Sharp County record., 1900-11-23
BANNER DEMOCRATIC STATE.

Florida is the banner demo-
cratic state in the whole lot.
It's Legislature is composed Of
thirty-two senator's and sixty.
eight representatives, and the
entire membership is democratic.
S.sray "a e,
Sharp County record., 1900-11-23

First district, and for that rca'
McCullocb'9 exact majority
not known, Bryan's mojorIV
tho state viii bo nbout 30, ,OVV'
Sharp County record., 1900-11-23
THE RECORD.
BY CLAUDE L. COGER.
WANTED.

Everybody to know that my
prices are lower Equality consid-
ered) than any house in North
Arkansas. A tri al purchase will
convince you.
W. d. Cochran.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-23
1F
FlElg-- 5R0WgS mon Hi Ttm

Cures Indigestion, Bilousness, DysPcps" I'M
riN, Nervousness and General Dcnillly ooOai
clRug recommend II, All doHlcN sell il' UUOJ
haAlrOdu marx Nnd crossed red lines 9hN"'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08

The famous Johnstown Hood OF May.
81, 1889, will probably soon be recalled
to the public by an attempt to reforest
a large portion of the Conemaugh
watershed to prevent further damage
from frcshets. The Johnstown Water
Company, which controls 5000 acres of
mountain land, has asked the Division
of Forestry to devise plan by which
the area can be re covered with tim
Der and the too rapid run-off of the
rainfall prevented The region is
peculiarly liable to freshets, owing to
its geological character and the re-
moval of its timber. The now historic
catastrophe, which swept away Sl0,-
600, 900 in property and half as many
lives as the battle of Gettysburg, was
but an exaggerated insta ce Of many
similar floods. This tendency has been
increased by logging off the timber
and clearing numerous farms, so that
the rainfall flows quickly from the sur
face, causing high water at one time
and the drying up of springs later.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08
A Fiendish Attack.

An attack was lately made on G. F..
Collier of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. 1t came through his kid
news. His back got so lame he could
not stoop without great pain, nor sit in
a chair except propped by cushions.
No remedy helped him until he tried
Electric Bitters which effected such a
change that he writes he feels like a
new man. This marvellous medicine
cures backaches and kidney trouble
purifies the blood and builds up your
health Only zoe at Cornell Bros. and
Fisk Bangs drug stores
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08
Republican ward Caucuses.

Notice is hereby given that the Republican
Voters of the several wards of the city OF
Bedding will meet i'm caucus on
SATURDAY EVE, MARCH Pa, 1900.
at 7:30 O'Clock, at the following places;
First Ward-E. f. IIuison's store
Second Ward-Ellis building, opposite the
Unger Hall.
Third Ward-Unger Hall.
For the purpose Of placing in nomination
candidates for the following ward Offices:
one Supervisor,
one Alderman,
One Constable,
Two Inspgcto of Election,
And transacting such other business as may
legally come before IL.
h ROBINSON, Chairman City Com.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08

The Sparta Sentinel says in one place
in its last issue: 1.-The BELDING BAN
NER chronicles three fires all occurring
there within week. Bedding mus. be
doing large business for so small a
hamlet" In another: Bedding en-
ploys / 800 people in its various manu-
featuring establishments"
1t is doing quite large business,
neighbor Bloomer, for so small a ham
let. If Belding is to be termed small
hamlet, please tell us what you would
call Sparta?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08
call Sparta

The former official estimate OF the
wooded area of the United States,
placed at 26 per cent, has been raised
to 81 per cent by the latest computa.
tions OF the Division of Geography and
Forestry of the U. S. Geological Sur.
vey That Office has issued a bulletin
containing new figures on American
forests, some OF which tend to prove
the national timber resources greater
than is supposed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08

Bound books at 8 e cents each.
Ladies' tailor made suits ST.. 90 up to $40 each
Try our shoes They wear well and also fit
the feet
Curling irons cents each.
Look at cent Gents ties; they will sur
prise you at II cents.
Turkey red table cloth at Is cents per yard.
2S inch steel rod umbrella at 40 cents
Try our ladies' 10 cent hose; they extra
value at 10 cents per pair
Ladies shirt waists at Is cents up to $2.25
Ladies silk waists at ST. oS
Ladies trimmed hats 40 cents up to the best
Ladies sailor hats at 10 cents up
Ladies' corsets p cents and up.
Stem wind and set watch SIPS.
Gents suspenders 10 cents per pair, up to the
best French web at SO cents, worth double
Hot water bottles at 90 cents each.
Finest toilet soap at II cts. per cake worth zoe
A good watch at SO cents.
Tracing wheels cents each.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
BrLpINa. Mlch.. March 5, 1900

BELDlNG, MlCh., hdICu ~ ioVV'
There are remaining at this office
at this date the following unclaimed
letters and wholly written postal cards.
If they are not called for In two weeks
they will be sent to the dead letter
Office.
Ladies' list: Miss Florence Buck,
Mrs. Mary Connox, Miss Mable Jones,
Miss Flo johnson, Miss May Melodies.
Gents list: Curtis Ball, j. L. Doher-
ty & Co., John Fuller, Mosh Miller,
Augustus Smith, Albert Worden, II. +.
Whipple,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08
WASHINGTON LETTER.
The Revenue Cutter service-A va-
cation For General Otis-A Mar
ket For Fish Scales.
Especial Correspondence.l

Another attempt is being made to
place the officers of the United States
revenue cutter service on a footing
more nearly equal TO that enjoyed by
officers of the navy. For years past
various efforts have been made to pro-
vide a just system Of promotion and
retirement for officers of this service
and rate of pay better suited to the
work performed by them. The SPLEEN
did work done by officers and vessels
of this service during the Spanish war
has served TO draw favorable attention
to II. and the number of congressman
who are daily coming out in favor of
legislation to still further promote Its
efficiency Is steadily growing.
If anything, the duties of these off,
GERS are much more arduous than the
work of naval officers, and they have
practically no shore duty. While the
cutter service is under existing law
part of the civil establishment, 1t is
and always has been regarded and
treated as a part of the military force
of the navy. Its vessels are armed
cruisers, Differed by men bearing COM
missions of the president who are In
every way as thoroughly equipped for
sea duties as the graduates of the Naval
academy. One of the first acts of Pres
ident Mckinley at the breaking out OF
the Spanish war was to transfer the
vessels of this service to the control OF
the secretary of the navy. One OF the
unjust features of the present law Is
that relating to advancement in this
service. If revenue officer becomes
incapacitated for duty, he is required
to be placed on waiting orders with
three -fourths pay. His place cannot be
filed. and he cannot be retired, thus re-
ducing the number Of men available
for duty and doubling up the work Oh
those who are on the active list. What
is wanted is an amendment to the law
permitting the removal from the line
of promotion of all officers now Oh
waiting orders, thus making room fol
the promotion of the young men OF the
: service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08

The friends of II. E. Powell, of Ron
aid, are mentioning him prominently
as a suitable candidate for representa-
tive in the eastern district of Ionia
county. f. J. Barker of Hubbardston
also would not refuse it if offered him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08
REpUBLIoAN CITY CAUCUS.

Notice is hereby given that Caucus OF
the Republican Voters of the City of Belding,
Mich, will be held in the Unger Han Dulld-
ing, ,,, 1000
at & O'Clock, for the purpose of placing In
nomination a ticket for the City Election TO
be held in the said City of Bedding on April
2, 1900, as follows;
One Mayor,
One Clerk,
One Treasurer,
One School Inspector,
And such other business as may legally come
before IL.
r. ROBINSON, Chairman City CON-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08

When you want something to heal a
burn, or a sore, or cut, why not try
Banner Salve, which is guaranteed the
most healing ointment in the world.
w l. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08
Going Down Hill.

People suffering from kidney dis
eases feel gradual but steady loss OF
vitality. They should lose no time in
trying Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t is
guaranteed. w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08
a Little Known Fact.

That the majority OF serious diseases
originate in disorder OF the kidneys.
Foley's Kidney Cure is guaranteed.
Try it today if you're not feeling well.
w l. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08

Tramp-Can / see the lady of the
house?
Bridget-No; she's engaged.
Tramp-That won't make any differ
ance. don't want ter marry her.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08

Charles X. Rarden is candidate for
the nomination OF representative in
the west district of Moutcalm county.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08
A vacation For General Otis.

The president hopes that the new
commission will start for Manila IN
time to reach the Philippines in May.
He is anxious that civil governments
be established in the other islands the
same as already exist in Negros. An
other reason why the president wants
the commission to get TO work is that
he is anxious to let General Otis have
vacation and come home for rest
and n visit to his family. General Otis
went to the Philippines on less than
"a hours notice Soon after Admiral
Deweys victory, when it became nee
essary to re-enforce the navy with the
army. the president looked around for
general to take command. General
Otis was selected one morning, ana
the same afternoon telegram was
sent ordering him to leave at once
for Manila. General Otis, who was
at Denver, packed his trunk and
left that city at midnight for San
Francisco, being on his way within
tss than - hours after receiving his
orders. Since then he has not seen
his wifi or family. He has now init.
mated that he would like to have leave
to come home to see his family, and
the president and secretary of war are
anxious to grant his request.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08

The Detroit Journal, semi-weekly
and the BANNER one year for $1.70.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08
A Market For Fish Scales.

Fish dealers of this country will find
n market in France for fish scales,
which have been without commercial
value hitherto. According to Consul
Covert at Lyons, there is a great de
mand for them. They are used in the
manufacture of artificial pearls and
other ornaments by the recently dis
covered method of a French chemist
The supply is much less than the de-
mand, and it is said large quantities
will be used and a good price paid foI
them. The consul says:
"The scales should be sprinkled with
salt as soon as they are removed from
the fish and packed in tin cans. Any
specimens sent to this consulate will
receive careful examination, and the
results, with any suggestions that may
be made and particulars Of prices of
fered, will be duly reported.
1T is believed here the sale Of these
scales will result In establishing az
important business in an article tina
now has no commercial value"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08
A Room For the Blind.

The late John Russell Young estab-
lished while he was librarian of con-
gress, at the invitation of some Wash
ington ladies, hall for the use of
blind readers and later provided en-
tertainments for the blind, well known
persons reading selections from their
own writings or performing on must
cal instruments or singing. There Is q
number of blind persons in this city,
and to some of the readings or recita-
tons they came in considerable num-
bers. But the entertainments proved
to be quite as attractive TO those who
could see as to those who could not
The number of readers of the books
made for the blind is larger than one
would believe, judging from the turn
out at the readings.
A feature of Washington society
which almost always brings prominent
hosts and hostesses and their friends
especially their official friends, tC
''blows" is the freedom with which in
vited guests write and ask for invita-
tions for their friends. Mrs. Senator
So-and-so" or Mrs. Judge So-and-so'
says she has a friend with her ant
"would like very much to bring her Il
perfectly agreeable and convenient
! ETC. The result is that when a hostess
expects and provides for 800 she may
be obliged to ask as many as 200 add
tional guests or else offend Mrs. REP
resentative So-and-so" and because Of
her husbands political standing sh'
cannot afford TO do so.
CARL SCHoFIELD.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-08

Pins, one cent paper
"a marbles for one cent.
Baby Pins one cent each.
Ladies' Handkerchief one cent each.
Lace one cent yard.
Needles, two papers for one cent.
Best Needles two cents paper.
Two rubber inserted lead pencils, cent
Safety pins two cents per dozen.
Children's bibs two cents each.
Vaseline per bottle. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. sc
Sewing machine oil per bottle $3.50. SC
A fine line of Embroderies ~ cts. yard up
Ladies jersey ribbed vests 81 cents each
Six Cord machine thread 81 cents spool.
Toweng 81 cents yard up.
Calicos 8, and cents yard
Pocket knives 10 cents each.
Baby capes 10 cents and up.
Bingham aprons 10 cents each.
Paper napkins 9 cents per hundred.
Ladies leather belts 10 cents each.
Table oil cloth 5-4 at IS cents yard.
Armoursde corset 10 cents worth ST. co.
The Worthington advance., 1900-09-28

yarn. They can sell their yarn a,
fast as they can spin it, but their ex'
,penses are 50 heavy, owing to the high
prices of coal prevailing in the east
and. the large advance of wages in
Shanghai, that they have been a fail
ure financially SO far. When the in
terror is opened and made safe by g
stable government, similar establish
ments can utilize the immense water
power of the Tangtse and other rivers
and with the wages of rural districts
can then compete with any rivals
The woman with the distaff will grad
ually disappear. She will buy tn.
yarn and weave It.
AS the country opens wages will
advance, garments will be less ab
breviated and less patched by thu
laborer, finer quality OF cloth will
be demanded by the middle classes
The quantity of raw material con
sumed will be increased, as we'll as ,
better grade of goods called for.
Whatever may be the political
changes the future has in store fol
this most ancient of empires, we may
safely predict the undisputed and un.
interrupted reign of King Cotton.
WILLIAM N. BREWSTER.
The Worthington advance., 1900-09-28
POOR WHITES AM M0NG BoERs,
They Are of the Lowest Grade ani
Are ON q Level with the I'm.
....-.. civilized Kamr.

In the early days Boer easily &C.
quired an immense- extent of land
which furnished" grazing for his stock
and gave him his small summer har.
vest, ample for his simple wants, say.
Chambers Journal. But subsequently
these acres were divided among the
children, and again subdivided; and sc
the cutting-up process continued un.
til, finally, the present generations pos.
sesses; in too many instances, merely
a plot of ground and little stock
upon which even the most industriou.
Boer could barely support himself and
his family Thus, broadly speaking
originated the class of Beers termed
poor whites" degenerate descend.
ants of the stalwart, hard-workinp
Dutch pioneer. These unfortunate
people have not only suffered from the
eurtailment of their ancestral do.
mains, but have too often lost the finer
qualities of their gallant forefathers;
and intellectually, morally and phys.
ically they are Of an inferior order.
At present the condition of the low.
est grade of Boer may be classed on an
equality with the Kafflr in his unciv.
ilized state; they are uneducated, ig.
norant of the most simple matters,
filthy in their habits, and frequently
live in remote and isolated places.
where little intelligence reaches them
of what is occurring within a radius OF
few miles of their homes. Amona
them idiocy and deformity are too
often visible, which have been traced,
to some extent, to the intermarriages
that have been going on unchecked.