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Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
Slow but Iuexorablc Justice.

In October. 1900, Pietro Glaconi and
Marie Bonelli were tried at Rome on
charge Of sextuple murder by poi.
soning committed 81 years before. In
England Eugene Aram was hanged for
the murder Of Clarke IA years after the
offense. A man named Horne was ex-
ecuted for the murder Of his child In
the eighteenth century no less than 80
years after the offense. There is also
the well known case Of Governor Wall,
who was executed In 1902 for a mur-
der committed In 1852. Sherward was
hanged at Norwich for the murder Of
his wife after lapse Of 20 years.
But Sir Fitzjames Stephens recalls
what is the most remarkable case Of
all. He prosecuted as counsel for the
crown In 1868 a man who was charged
with stealing a leaf from parish reg
lister 60 years before-that is, in 1903.
in this case the prisoner was acquitted,
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
InAsui. and < Rays.

A writer in TIE Amerieal & Ray
Journal tells Of some unusual expert
ments upon lasects with Roentgen rays,
A box was made. half of wood and
hall Of sheet lead. In the wooden half
q number Of Larvae Of flies, bees, bee
ties and other insects were placed, and
the box was then put in the field Of the
X rays. The insect colony Mt once be-
came greatly excited. and after crawl
ing to and fro finally emigrated to q
worm to the leaden half Of the box.
where the rays could not penetrate.
The experiment was repeated many
times and always with the same result
A similar experiment was tried with
the blind larv9 Of certain species of
beetle. A number of them were placed
In an open cigar box, which also con.
tained metal box with an opening
No sooner were the rays turned on
than the insects showed signs Of dis
tress. Their uneasiness increased. and
In a little while they all sought refuge
in the metal box. As the Larvae In the
second experiment were entirely sight
less their perception Of the rays must
take place through the nerves Of the
skin.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
BILL OF THE PLAY.

Georgia Cayvan is recovering.
Julia Arthur has probably left the
stage forever.
"Joan o. the Shoals" Is the title Of
new play written for Henrietta Cros-
man.
Olga Nethersole has suffered another
relapse and may never be seen on the
stage again.
Bernhardt says. 'The stage is like O
Jealous husband and claims ones en-
tire attention"
Hall Caine may come to America
next spring to supervise the rehearsals
of "The Eternal City"
The well known vaudeville act. "The
Girl With the Auburn HAIR" was tried
in Germany, but met with failure.
Francis Wilson. 1t Is said. holds the
record Of playing more performances
in New York city than any other actor.
Twenty-Five of the London play.
houses at present are devoted to melo'
drama and farce. showing the popular
taste In that city.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
PERSONALITIES.

DR.. Henry Helfrich, who has recently
celebrated his ninety eighth birthday,
still practices ut his home In Allen
town, Pa
Geronimo, the noted Indian, has an
nounced his conversion to Christianity
and is to all appearances a most de-
vout believer.
Baron Mount-Stephen has given f40.-
600 to the Presbyterian Church of Scot
land, the income to go to ministers in
his native district of Aberdeenshire and
Banffshire.
]. Pierpont Morgan was for several
years a student at the University Of
Gottingen and there won distinction
and notable prize for excellence as a
mathematician.
Ten years after failing In the woolen
business In Minneapolis an employer
returned and paid his former employees
the $4,000 he owed them. He is now
Senator Gibson of Montana.
At the funeral of the late Professor
Joseph lie Conte, the moral scientist,
the coffin was drapcd with cloth Of
blue and gold. the colors Of the Uni
versity of California, with which insti-
tuition he was for so long connected.
Lord Strathcona. the Canadian
statesman, is not only notable in busi-
ness and religious affairs, but is a
thorough sportsman. He is commo:
dore of the Royal st. Lawrence Yacht
club of Montreal. president of the Win
nipes Rowing club and patron of the
Manitoba and Quebec Rifle association.
Prince Alfonso of Bavaria has re-
ceived his discharge from the army Of
that country, thing which he applied
for because of his superiors' criticism
upon his handling of his cavalry at
last falls maneuvers. He was a major
general, is but 3S years old. good
sportsman and generally very popular.
Professor William De Witt Alexan-
der, who recently resigned from the
Hawaiian department Of surveys and
accepted a place In the United States
coast and geodetic survey, is one of the
greatest authorities on everything per-
tanning to the Hawaiian Islands and
has written several books on such sub.
jects,
Captain Hawkins, a colored man OF
Atchison. Kan, served In Cuba with
the Twenty-third Kansas and then
went to the Philippines with q CON-
mission in a colored regiment there.
But he did not return with his regi-
ment. He has purchased two fine
farms on Luzon. stocked them with
1000 head Of sheep and besides has
developed tobacco plantation.
Sir II. Campbell ll-Bannerman. the
leader Of the English Liberals. is a
scholar as well rs a politician and a
representative Of the old type OF Eng
lishmen In public life. John Morley
said Of him once that he was probably
the only member of the commons who
had his Virgil and his Horace rs readi-
ly at his tongues end as was the Gus
tom century ago.
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WEN AS THEY PASS.

hAbner McKinley's resemblance to me
fate president is so striking that 1t is
q shock to any one who now sees him
for the frst time.
Carroll ID. Wright United States
commissioner Of labor. has been elect
ed a member Of the International In
etitute Of Sociology.
President Roosevelt Is a charter men,
ber OF the American Irish Historical
society and was one of the first men,
bers Of the executive council.
The oldest veteran to march In the
parade at the last Grand Army re-
union was John A. Reed of Decatur.
Ind. He is one hundred and three
years old.
Lord Rosebery, 1t appears, has fol.
lowed the fashion Of the time In writ
ing a novel. He is said to have taken
such pains with II as to destroy and re-
write the manuscript two or three
times.
The business men Of Fall River,
Mass. are planning to raise fund for
the purchase Of a huge loving cup for
Matthew c. d. Borden because Of his
sagacity in averting several disastrous
strikes.
Professor Z. w. Bemis, who was in
vited to Cleveland, o., last spring to
assist In Mayor Johnson's taxation
fight against the railway companies,
has been appointed superintendent of
the waterworks department of that
city.
Pierre Maurier, who died in Genoa
the other day at the age Of ninety-eight,
lived in Elba when Napoleon was sent
there and used to carry eggs and fruit
to Napoleon's kitchen. Once the exile
emperor scolded him for throwing
stones at a dog.
John Hollingshead, who is seventy
four years old, is said to be one of the
Oldest journalists in active harness to-
day, as he was on the staff of House
hold Words under Dickens and Of The
Cornhill Magazine under Thackeray
when those publications were first
started.
The late Lord Morris did not at first
make a favorable impression in the
house of lords. One conspicuous men,
Der is said to have inquired what Ian
guage the noble and learned lord was
speaking. Lord Morris himself was ask
ed how he had got on. "Well," he re-
piled, 81 made wan mistake. l should
have practiced spakin' to lot Of grave
stones before l addressed their lord
ships"
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06

To remove n troublesome corn or
bunIon: First Hoak the corn or hun
Ion In warm water to soften 1t, then
pare 1t down az closely as possible
without drawing blood. and apply
Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily,
rubbing vigorously for five minutes
mt each application. A corn plaster
should he worn for afew days to pro-
tect 1t from the shoe. As n general
linIment fOrSprains. bruises. lnmeness
aud rheumatism Pain Balm Ia un-
equaled. For rale by c. III. Williams.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
An Arctic NIL of Fare.

The Eskimos at home in their native
frozen wilds do not believe In cooking.
Their meat, be 1t seal, fish. venison.
trout, salmon, whale blubber or cod
fish, they devour In its natural raw
state and with the same gusto with
which the average small boy tackles a
watermelon. AS for bread and vege-
tables, they have none. They set their
seal oil lamps going, suspend n soap
stone dish filed with snow over 1t. and
with the water thus obtained they mix
an equal quantity Of molasses procured
from the Hudson Bay company. That
they drink and are happy. That is the
sum total of an arctic cuisine.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
Church DIRECTORY.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH


Divine worship each Lords Day
at III q. m. and 80 D. M; Sunday school AZ
l2:l5 p. M; Midweek service. Thursday even
Ing at 80. Visitors are cordially invited.
CATHOLIC cHuRcHE.
Lewistown-Masses every Sunday al and
lQ;S a. m,, except the last Sunday OF the month.
vespers' Sunday at $3.50 y. m. Sunday school
AZ 2:3 p. m.
Gilt Edge-Seviees the last Sunday Of each
month 81 10 a. m.
ia. VERMAAT. Pastor.
METHODIST CHURCH.
Lewistown-Services at II a. m. and Z 80 D.
m. each Sunday; Class meeting at close OF
morning service; Prayer meeting. Thursday
evening at 1850. Sunday School at i2:i5. Jun
ior League at $50 and Sanior League at $50
each Sunday. w. A. WINTERS. Pastor.
Beaver Creek-Sunday school at I'D. m. and
preaching at .. m. every Sunday.
Upper Cottonwood School House-Services
Will be held every alternate Sunday at II a. m.
kock Creek School House-Services every
alternate Sunday AZ II a m.
Rockford Postoffice-Seryicese every alternate
Sunday night al 30 p. m.
Gilt Edge-Services every alternate Tuesday
night at ] 80 p. IN.
A. b. SHELDON, Pastor.
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WHITE HOUSE TOTS.

With six children In the White House.
the staid old servants of the establish
ment will get sure enough taste Of the
strenuous life.-Portland Oregonian.
There is something pleasant about the
news that four little bed have been
added to the sleeping accommodations
of the White House.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The country can always afford TO en-
large the White House to accommodate
the family Of Its presidents and be
pleased ut the necessity for more room.
Toledo Times.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06

The Argus takes orders for Office
supplies of all kinds. besides handling
sm1ll stock of the most useful artI-
cles.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
Asthma Cure Free!
Asthmalene Brings Instant Relief and Permanent
Cure in All Cases.
SENT ABSOLUTELY. FREE ON RECEIPT OF POSTAL
ADDRESS PLAINLY.

There is nothing like Asthmalene.
1t brings instant relief, even in the
worst cases. II cures when all else
fails.
The Rev. c. +. WELLS, Of Villa Ridge, H.,
says Your trial bottle OF Asthmaiene re
eeiyed in good condition. / cannot tell you
how thankful feel for the good derived from
1t. was u slave, chained with putrd sore
throat and Asthma for ten years. ! despair
ed OF ever being cured. saw your advertise
ment for the cure OF this dreadful and tor.
menting disease. Asthma, and thought you
had overspoken yourselves, but resolved to
to give 1t trial. To my astonishment. the
trial acted like charm. Send me q iullsize
bottle"
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Patience.

Her Mother-You must be patient
with him.
The Bride-Oh, I am. know 1t will
take time for him to see that he can't
have his own way.-Puck.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06

d. N. SHERMAN, owrer of the following
brand FIX on the right ump on cattle. range
Ubet and Ross Fork country. Address D
M. SHERMAN. Ubet Mont.
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06

Eow Are Your Kidneyss
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Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06

Public Administrator Nv. T. Mcfarland
County Commissioners meet In regular ser
sions on the first Monday OF March, June, Sch
tember and December.
:, District Court meets during 1901 as follows,
wednesday. March %; "Wednesday, June S,
Tuesday, September 3: Tuesday, December q
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
Rev. Or. Morris Wechsler,
Rabbi of the Cong. Rnai Iarael

Rabbi Of the Cong. Bnai Israel.
New YoRK, Jan. 3, 1901.
Drs. Taft Bros. Medicine Co.,
Gentlemen: Your Asthmalene 10 an excel.
lent remedy for Asthma and Hay Fever. and
II l.. III. H.. LII ~. Il L.. -
Fergus County argus., 1901-11-06
Lewistown Officers.

Lodge Directory.
HIRAM CHAPTER NO. Is, z. A. n
- Meets the second and fourth Wednesday
OF each month In Masonic hall.
g. J. BACH, Secy.
7 ,EWIsTowE LODGE NO, sLAF.&AM-
- Meets the first and third Saturdays OF each
month in Masonic hall.
JAS. BLAcKFoRy. Secy.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-16
CITY BREVITlES.

A meeting of'the Kings Daughters
Union of Savannah will be held at the
Independent Presbyterian Church at 6
O'Clock this afternoon.
w. D. Cartright of Hardeeville, 5. c.,
was arrested as he was leaving the
steamer City of Augusta from New
York day before yesterday. charged
with cheating and swindling. The
charge was made by ]. A. Rennolds q
Co. of New York in connection with a
lumber transaction.
c. Dudley. Laurence Freeman and
Arthur Jones. trio Of young negroes,
were sent to the police station yester-
day by Central Railroad Patrolman
Connally on charge of being suspi-
cious characters. They had a quantity
of railroad brass in their possession
which they could not account for, and
which is believed to have been stolen.
The Oglethorpe Light Infantry will
have an extra drill tomorrow night in
order TO prepare for the annual parade
OF the company next Monday after
noon. when the anniversary of the
First Battle of Manassas will be OBJ
served. Al the meeting TO follow the
extra drill the company will consider
the proposed trip TO Tybee to follow the
parade.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-16
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. ]. D. Taylor left for Buffalo yes
terday via the Southern.
Mrs. e. NJ. Cordes left for Swannanoa
yesterday via the Southern.
Mr.. j. r. Post left yesterday by way
of the Southern for Chicago
Mr. Reed Abrams lert yesterday for
Waynesville via the Southern.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Ely left yesterday
over the Southern for Waynesville.
Mrs. s. c. Walden leaves to-day for
Washington via the Plant System.
Mr.. Frank Smith went to New York
yesterday by way of the Southern.
Mr.. II. G.. Grimley left for Charlotte
by way of the Southern yesterday.
Mrs. ]. Van Leer left over the Plant
System yesterday for Evansville, Ind.
Mrs. NJ. E. Christian left yesterday
over the Southern for Russellville,
Tenn.
Mrs. j. A. Larkin left yesterday by
way of the Southern for Russellville,
Tenn.
Miss X. E. Ingram left over the
Southern for Russellville, Tenn, yes
| terday.
Miss Alice Stein leaves for Cheraw,
S. c.. to-day by way of the Plant
System.
Mrs j. p Rivers and daughter left
yesterday over the Southern for Swan
.nanoa, N. c.
Mr.. L. f. Morgan of Moultrie is in
the city for a few days on business
and pleasure.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. ]. Gleason left last
night for Waynesville, n. c., over the
Southern Railway.
Mrs. Carl Moller of Thomasville is
visiting her mother. Mrs. M. Hetterich,
l10 State street west
Miss Mamie McGehee, of 304 Liberty
street. east left yesterday to join her
brother Mr.. T. H. McGehee. and will
visit Warm Springs, Greenville and
LAGRANGE, Ga.
Mrs. S. T. Martin and daughter, Miss
Mona Foley, left last night for Ten
mile. where they will spend a few days
with friends, after which they will go
to Atlanta for the rest of summer.
A report that Mr.. T. M. Cunningham,
Jr., was seriously i'll was investigated
yesterday. when it was learned that he
had suffered the day before from a
slight fainting attack and that he Ie-
mained at home yesterday at the sug-
gestion of his physician.
DR.. J. Lawton HERS of Savannah is
at Rapidan, Va, where he went a few
days ago for the benefit of his health
In some way a report gained some cur
rency to the effect that DR.. HERS was
dead. Inquiry developed that this was
an error and that he is not at all Sc
riously ill. His Savannah friends
trust that many a year will pass before
such a report can be based upon the
fact
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-16
ABOUT LABOR TROUBLES.

The Savannah Assembly Met and
Discussed Grievances.
The Savannah Trades and Labor As
sembly held a meeting last night.
The Brewery Workers Union reported
that the Georgia Brewery is making a
fight on union men in it's employ. A
committee from the assembly was ap-
pointed to investigate the matter.
report from employees of the Sa-
vannah, Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope
Railway was also received. This set
forth that General Manager l.. H. Nc
Intire was discriminating against GER
tain of the employees and that he had
already discharged a number of the
older men. At a special meeting of the
assembly, to be held later in the week.
the troubles of brewery and street
railway employees will be considered.
1t was also learned that some of the
merchants have not been adhering to
their agreement to close their stores
promptly in the afternoon. A commit
tee was appointed to investigate this
matter also.
The Labor Day Committee, which has
charge of the arrangements for the
celebration, reported that it would be
held at the South End Pavilion at Ty-
bee. Field events will be embraced
upon the programme of sports, and
there will be prizes offered for each.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-16
A PLAIN TALK TO
SENSIBLE PEOPLE

There are thousands OF people afflicted
with chronic diseases who have not
known well day for years, although not
confined to their beds. They are able to
be up. but totally incapacitated for work
or pleasure.
/ want to convey a word OF hope to
such sufferers. You are not incurable, but
you win never be well unless you give
your condition some serious. intelligent
thought and realize that health is the
most valuable possession 70 be had. and
that the best treatment is not too good
for you.
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which time has been devoted exclusively
90 the treatment of chronic diseases.
have treated more cases than any other
physician and my patients reside in every
state of the Union.
have treated thousands OF cases. and
cured them promptly. which had been un-
der various kinds OF treatment for years.
Every case which comes to me find re-
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reody-made medicine can reach, and this
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My long experience and acknowledged
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The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-16
TRIED TO CUT HIS THROAT.
Desperate Attempt of MIR. Mathew
Hendricks to Kill Himself.


Statesboro. July 15.-The most re-
markable attempt at suicide that has
ever occurred in these parts took place
Saturday afternoon at the residence of
Mr.. S. F. B. Hendrix, ten miles west
of here. His father, Mr.. Math Hendrix,
aged about seventy years. made des-
perate attempt to cut his throat Svith
a pocket knife.
1t appears that some time ago the old
man had some trouble with a negro
whom he ordered off of his place. Sat
urday the negro came back again and
gave the old gentleman impudence.
This riled the old man, and being more
or less childish, he went to the house
from the commissary and told his
wife that he was going to die. He said
that he had more trouble than he could
bear and could not stand it any long
er. There was a debt of about $8 that
he owed and his~grandson would bring
in some money that afternoon for him,
and he wanted his wife to take up the
account. He had been considerably
worried for some time about other
matters and she thought no more of
what he said about dying. But soon
her fears were aroused. Mr.. Hendrix
walked down the steps towards the
gate, and as he went his daughter-in-
law saw him reach for his knife in his
pocket, but still thought nothing of
it. No sooner had he gotten hold of
il than with his left hand, he pulled
his shirt collar away and began cut
ting on his throat with the knife in
his right hand. The alarm was given
and a young man some distance away
ran to the scene. He grabbed HendriXs
hand and the knife fell to the ground
while the blood was squirting profuse
ly. Several strokes had been made and
had il not been that a bone was struck,
the attempt would have been success
full Hendrix soon became weak and
as they laid him on the ground, he
reached for his knife again, but was
prevented from getting IL.
The next day DR.. Mclean went out
from here to see him. AS he walked into
the room Hendrix said Hello. Logan,
has everybody heard how ! tried to cut
my throat yesterday. / tell you IL is a
Job. Logan. you don't know how hard
II is to cut your throat until you try"
The doctor expressed his willingness to
take his word for II. He says that
while there is a chance for Hendrixs
recovery. If he does pull through il is
thought that he will make another,
and probably a successful attempt. on
his life. He seemed perfectly rational
and talked as coolly about the alatter
as of any other business. No cause.
other than worry over the matters
named above. is assigned for the sui
cidal act
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-16
BURNED TO DEATH.
Horrible Fate of Two Sawmili
Hands at HigRstOn.

Lyons, Ga. July 15.-Yesterday at
Higgston, Montgomery county, learn
ed the details of an accident that was
heart-sickening. A week ago two ne
groes, who were in the employ of Mr.
Cumming, a saw mill man, were sleep
ing in the shaving room. Just before
day the room took fire from the fur
mace. which was directly in front of it.
and when the negroes awoke the whole
door end of the room was afire. One
of the negroes made his escape,
but died a short while after He said
that he was awakened by the other ne
gro running backwards and forwards
over him in his frantic efforts to es-
cape. He said when he awoke he
knew where the door was; and made
his way to it through the flames. He
was burned so badly that he could be
tracked by his blood to the saw mill
about a hundred yards distant, where
he was picked up and carried to a
house where he died a short while
after. The other negro staid in the
room and was burned to a cinder. His
head. both arms and one foot were
completely burned up.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-07-16

They show Large Gain over Last
Year-Other Matters.

Triton, Ga. July 15.-The tax returns
from eight of the fifteen militia dis
tricts of Berrien county, as consoli-
dated by Tax Receiver Allen Hesters,
show net gain of S74.369 over 1900. in
dicating for the county a total net
gain for the year of between $l50,O00
and 500. 900.
This is in addition to the fact that
Berrien showed a net gain last year
over 1899 of nearly half a million dol
lars. and has showed large net gain
every year of the past twelve, except in
1895.
Crops in this section are improving,
although the condition of cotton is not
over IS per cent. as compared to a full
crop. IL has much improved recently
under the warm sunshine. and many
fields that were almost given up for
lost will make over half a crop.
Corn crops are average. although a
little late: and with one or two rains in
season will soon he safe. The fruit
crop will not show a total OF half a full
crop. Shipments of Elbertas are very
light