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r F. O.Stacy, ('resilient. J. G. Wahm.aw. Vico Prealden THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFFNET. Capital $50,000.00. Wii.t. buy county claims, receive deposit and make liberal foitiiN on approved paper I>, O. Koss, Cashier. Ledger SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. WE GUARANTEE The Reliability of Every Adver tiser Who Uses the Col umns of This Paper. A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. ESTABLISHED FEW. 16, 1894. GAFFNEY CITY. S. C„ FRIDAY, MARCH 16. 1900. *1.00 A YEAR. THE NICARAGUAN CANAL TREATY Central America Dislikes the Davis Amendment. THE TREATY ACCEPTABLE Nicaragua May Not Oppose Now, but Would Object to Carrying Oul Pro visions In Tiiiia of War—Fears Seizure of Territory. New Yokk, March 15 —A special to The Herald from Washingtou says: Whiie Nicaragua has filed no formal compiaiut of the Davis amendment to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, the feeling in pan-American circles is that that couuiry will interpose objection to any attempt on the part of the United States to carry out its provisions in time of war. Souor Corea, the diplomatic repre sentative of Nicaragua here, says that as signed the convention meetu with the entire approval of his government, but ho declines to discuss the Davis amendment, and how he or his govern- inent regards it. It is known, how ever, that he feels that Nicaragua would be jas'.ified in refusing to grant any concessions to the United States when a provision in the treaty with a third party announces that it proposes to take any measures that may seom advisable with reference to the canal tor its own defense. This may mean, in the opinion of the pan-American diplomats, that the United States may seize the territory through which the canal passes and fortify it, or take any other high-handed action on the pretext that it is necessary for its own defense. The Central American republic heart ily applauded the Ha> Pauncefote treaty, because of its neutrality feature, and they sincerely regret, according to their representatives hero, that the sen* ate committee on foreign relations has deemed it expedient to mako modifica tions. A high official of the administration said that the British government will bo inclined to reject the treaty as amended and hold that the Clayton- Bulwer treaty is in force, and that its provisions stop the United States from coustrncting a canal across the isthmus. KILLED HIS MAN IN CHURCH. THE PORTO RICAN TARIFF. It Is Discussed by Senators From DlfT- rreut Political Standpoints. New York, March 15.—The Herald publishes interviews with senators and representatives on the Porto Rican bill as follows: “Whatever is done,” said Senator Spooner of Wisconsin tonight, “with the question will not serve to alter the result next November. Mr. McKinley will be renominated and re-elected.” Representative Clayton of Alabama said: “I think the American people have treated the Porto Ricans shamefully in dealing with them. I think that the sugar trusts have influenced the Repab* lican party. I believe now that no mat ter what the Republican party may do its past action will go strongly against it in the coming elections.” Senator Clay of Georgia said: “I think that the majority of the poo dle of the United States are in favor of treating Porto Rico as a part of the Uni tod States; that they are in favor of free trade between the United States and that island. I think that whatever action may be taken it will now count against the Republicans and aid the Democrats. It will certainly help the Democratic party at the polls.” A SENSATIONAL CHARGE. It Is Claimed Republicans Are Trying to Defraud Spain. New York, March 15.—The Journal publishes a remarkable story from its correspondent in Porto Rico In which it is claimed information has been re ceived there that Republican senators at Washington have admitted that the real purpose of the Pcrto Rican tariff was to dodge the fourth article of the treaty with Spain, which gives that na tion equal trade rights with the United States in the Philippine islands. These senators have been forced to admit to Porto Rican delegates that if the constitution followed the flag in Porto Rico the same would be true In the Philippines. The effect of this would be to throw open to Spain the trade of her late possessions, and it is hoped by some future tariff device to defraud Spain of her rights secured by treaty. Summarily Dismissed. New York, March 15 —In the Jeffer- sou Market police court today Magis trate Coruell summarily dismissed the leaders of tho orchestras arrested last night at Chief Devery'a order in some of the uptown hotels and restaurants and afterwards discharged the man agers arrested. He said the arrests were au entrage. Civil suits against Chief Devery are threatened. Town Uurued Oul. Frabklin. Ind., March 15.—Early to day the town of Williamsburg, 9 miles south of this city, was almost com pletely wiped out by fire. Seventy-five per cent of the inhabitants are now without homes and there is great dis tress. The loss is estimated at about 125,000. N« w Trial Refused. Chicago, March 15.—Judge Water man today refused to grant a new trial to Banker Edward S. Dreyer, former treasurer of the West park board, who was recently convicted of the embezzle- mont of $316,000 of the board’s funds, and sentenced him to the penitentiary. Sillily In Chattanooga. Chattanooga, March 16. — Heavy snow fell here all day and predictions are for a radical fall in temperature. It is feared this will greatly injure fruit and berries of this section, ths fruit trees already having begun to bud. Carlisle Gets Off Busy and the Court Rebukes Jury. Chicago, March 15.—A special to The Chronicle from Dallas, Tex., says: Tho state court of criminal appeals today affirmed the sentence of ten years' Imprisonment against John L. Carlisle for the killing of Professor William Lipscomb in the Central Christian church of Dallas on the night of July !), 1399. Professor Lipscomb was principal of the Dallas public high school. Carlisle had baen dismissed as janitor, lie shot Professor Lipscomb to death during church services with out warning and in the presence of a large congregation. On the trial ho p.eailod insanity as his defense. Judge Brooks of the court of criminal appeals today. In the written opinion of the court affirming tho sentence, de nounced in severe terms the crime of Carlisle and rebuked the trial jury for its leniency, concluding: "Tha court i- at a loss to understand how tho jury reached the verdict they did. The evidence ampiy supports mur der in the first degree and the highest penalty which is death.” John T. Carlisle is a native of Ran dolph county, Mo, and a cousin of former United States Senator John G. Carlisle of Kentucky. SAPHO IS NOT IMMORAL. Decision by Atlanta’* Police Court After Hearing Testimony. Atlanta, March 15. —By a judicial edict. Recorder Broyles has declared “Sapho” to bo a classical work, and the book can now bo sold in Atlanta with* out further molestation from hyper critics or over sensitive inspectors. In the police court “Sapho” was re viewed from preface to Fanny Le- Grand’s farewell epistle to Jean Gaus- sin. Mon of letters and literature, preachers, lawyers, doctors and book seller* were there, and all took part in the investigation of the merits of ‘‘Sajiho” in order that the recorder of Atlanta might know whether or not tho book was obscene, vulgar or licentious. The feature of the investigation was the e: pert testimony which was given for and against “Sapho.” A number of literary men testified that the novel was the work of a high, classical order, which pointed ont a great moral, and not in any sense ob scene, vulgar or licentious. Ministers of the gospel stated that they considered the novel grossly licen tious, but only one of these had read the book through, and they based their opinions on detached passages which they had been asked to read. FOUNDERS AND MOLDERS. Is The Eighth Annual Convention Now In Session. Atlanta, March 15 —Representatives from the Stove Founders’ National De fense associatin'- and delegates from the Iron MoliLi-s’ union of North Amer ica are in session at tho Kimball House. Conferences between these two pow erful organizations have been held every year for the past eight years, and have been productive of much good. The principal question that will arise at the cenference is the settling of the wage scale'for the ensuing year. This scale, when fixed and agreed npon by both sides, will be strictly adhered to until another conference is held. All of the sessions were exeentive and nothing will be given out until all of the questions that will arise at the con ference are settled and an agreement is signed. __ Twenty-Eight Cars of Cotton. Reynolds, Ga , March 15.—Littleton & Lamar of Americus have just com pleted a shipment of 670 bales of cotton from here. It required 28 cars to carry it It has just left on a special for the Amerions compress, from whence it goes to Savannah for export. This is perhaps the largest single shipment of cotton that ever left our town. The price paid was 9}^ cents per pound and the amount was something over $30,- 000. This is quite a sum of money to be turned loose iu one little town. Rural Delivery In lllbb. Macon, March 15 —The rural deliv ery service was commenced here today at 9 o’clock. Bibb couuty had consid erable difficulty in securing this deliv ery, but finally, through the efforts of Congressman Bartlett, it was brought about. A majority of the people living along the route have purchased boxes for their mail, and the others, if they get their mail by carriers, will be re quired to do the same. Prohibition Election Off. Gainesville, Ga., March 15.—The contemplated prohibition election in Hall coanty is off for the present. This afternoon Ordinary Radolph made a canvass of the petition filed with him and found there were 169 names which must come off because they were not qualified voters. This number made more than one-tenth of the petitioners and therefore he coaid not erder an election held. Huntington Acquires Railroad. New York, March 16.—It has been reported that the negotiations which Oollis P. Huntington is carrying on for the purpose of acquiring the Houston, East and West Texas had reached a point at which a deposit of stock with Blair & Co. had beeh arranged for. It was even stated that stock was now be ing deposited with that firm. Off-*r Ralsod For Race Horse. Louisville, March 15 —T. B. Carter, the wealthy Chicago horseman, has ar rived in the city and made a bonafide offer of $20,000 for Lientenant Gibson. Mr. Carter made an offer of $18,000 for the horse a few days ago. Yesterday he increased it to $20,MO after looking ever the colt at Churchill Downs. State Prolilbltlou Convention. Montgomery, Ala., March 15. — A convention of tho Prohibition party in Alabama is called to meet in Birming ham ou March 28 to nominate a ticket for state officers, to elect delegates to the national convention at Chicago and attend to other business for the Interest of the party. . ^~ -iHM TML ENTRY OF LORD ROBEOTS Frazer Surrendered the Keys of Bloemfontein. STEYN FLED FOR SAFETY Union Jack Floats Front Government Huilding — Orango Free State No Mon—Roberts Says tho Ex-Presl- dent Is a “Nonentity.” London, March 16.—At precisely 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, n union jack, specially made for this purpose by Lady Roberts, was hoisted over the presidency at Bloemfontein amidst the acclamations of the commander-in chief’s battalions, in which, curiously enough, tho Orauga Free State burgh ers appear to hava joined with remark able heartluees. The opposition to the entry of the British troops into tho capital was in significant. Boors were found occupy ing a fow hills south of the place, but a few shells drove them off and at 10 in the morning some newspaper corres pondents entering the town found Mr. Frazer and other officials and guided them to whore Lord Roberts stood on on top of a hill waiting for them. As spokesman Mr. Fraz-r asked protection for life and property and surrendered the keys. Lord Roborts, accompanied by his staff, rode at the head of a cavalcade a mile long to tho presidency, receiving an ovation throughout the route, cul> uunatlug in a remarkable demoustra- tion at the market square. Reaching the government buildings, Lord Rob erts took possession of the city in the name of the qaeeu and then repaired to the presidency where the ceremony of hoisting tho anion Jack ended forever, according to universal opinion here, the Boer government of the Free State. During his progress through the town Lord Roberts stopped and ordered tho instant replacement of goods which wore being looted from the artillery barracks by kaffirs, thus giving the pop ulace an earnest assurance of the treat ment they might expect from the vic tors. President Steyn fled to Kroonstudt without replying to Lord Roberts’ do- maud for his surrender and the com mander-in-chief remarked afterwards, during the course of conversation while breakfasting at the farm of Prosident Steyn’s brother, that the ex-president “had become a nonentity.” The British troops, with the exception of those necessary to patrol the town, remained outside. Bloemfontein is now regarded there as a sort of half way house and base of operations for the advance on Pretoria. Kruger Says Unto Death. New York, March 15.—A dispatch from President Kruger to The Evening Jonrnal, dated Pretoria, via Berlin, says: “The burghers will only cease fighting with death. Our forces are re turning in good order to onr lino of de fense on onr own soil. The Natal cam paign was longer in our favor than we expected. The British will never reach Pretoria. The burghers, Steyn, Joubsrt and myself, as well as all the others, are united. There are no differences. God help us. ” Joiibert Pralsrs Hrltlsh Soldiers. Pretoria, March 15.—Before return ing to the front today General Joubert said to a press representative: “The courage of the British soldiers is be yond question. They rushed the kopjes and intrenchments in a fearless man ner, but were not a match for the Mau sers, which simply mowed them down. Government Moved to Krooustndt. Pretoria, March 15.—State Secretary Reitz this morning posted the follow ing announcement: “Yesterday Bloem fontein was occupied by the British after the burghers had retired iu a northerly direotlou. The seat of the government of the Free State has been already transferred to Kroonstadt.” Threatened In Vain. Cape Town, March 15.—The Trans- vaalers at Bloemfontein threatened to turn their gnus on the town if the peace advocates refused to fight, but the threat was nnavailing. The war party fled. The British are now working the Free State railroad. Will Destroy Johannesburg. New York, March 1 a—Montague White confirms the rnmors that the Boers will utterly destroy Johannes burg if forced to do so. Pretoria could not be defended, be says, if Johannes- bnrg were permitted to remain. Clement and Gatacre Meet. Bethulie Bridge Camp, March 15.— General Clement’s brigade has effected a junction with General Gatacre’s troops at Burgersdoro. A patrol left today for Aliwalnortn to join hands with General Brabant THE OPEN DOOR POLICY. The Attitude of China’s Empress la Not Favorable. Shanghai, March 15.—The American association here telegraphed to the United States government today that the attitude of the empress dowager to wards the reformers will upset the “open door” policy. They also say re bellion and anarchy are expected to the detriment of foreign interests and ad vocate prompt concerted action on the part of the powers. The China association will appeal to the British minister, Sir Clande M. MacDonald, on the same subject. President Coming to Georgia. Thomasville, Ga., March 15.—De spite rnmors to the contrary and official denials, it is an assured fact that Presi dent McKinley will come to Thomas- ville for a vacation the latter part of this week or early next week. This in formation Is obtained from a source which is considered thoroughly reliable. .. “BUSTER” RETALIATES. tho He Talk* tit “HU Friend from Over Hroad” In a Manly Way. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Providence, March 15.—First, we did not say that our teachers were liars, nor did we intend to insinuate that they were liars or libertines. We stated that wo had such men iu our Slate and wo still say they are here. We don’t think any one ex cept our friend from over the Broad ever thought that we intended to make any such insinuation. On tho other hand so far as we are personally acquainted with them they prove to be men and women of good moral character and true gentlemen and ladies. Yet it is not every one that has a diploma or a certificate of qual ification in his pocket that is a teacher. With these papers in their pockets and no brains in their head they are as big fools as any other foo 1 . Our position upon this subject first, last, and all the time, has been for a better system, longer terms and the best teachers that can be had. We have not argued anything else and we expect to hold our opinion until we are plainly shown that we are wrong. We are opposed to the compulsatory clause' of our friends letter from the fact that we do not believe it would be just and give satisfaction. We would have more litigation than the lawyers would know what to do with, besides the love of a parent for his children and the responsibility put upon us by our Master, is sufficient to compel us to look out for the best interest of our little ones. Even the wild beasts of the forest and the fowls of the air care for their young, not compelled by laws made by each other, but by love and responsibility of our same Master. Surely, man, the ruler over the earth, can protect and raise his children without being compelled to send them to any school unless he sees proper to do so. Sometimes the patrons do not like the teacher or he is not doing any good, then to be compelled to send your children to him is an abomina tion. We vote “no compulsatory educational law.” We stated we had preachers and paupers. Now, is this not true? Again, because the two words begin with a “p” does that make it an attack upon “our minis try?” Nearsightedness sometimes cause misrepresentations. If Amer ica has not the characters meutioned in my letter our feiend refers to, then my eyes are opened anew ; but sorry we have been so long finding out that this was the Holy Land, the New Jerusalem ; from his way of viewing things, education stops liquor drink ing, theft, etc., and we know some educated mean men. Nevertheless, we want better schools, more money, etc., and we anticipate a change at an early day. Our State now pays $100 for the education of every student in her colleges and one dollar for each stu dent in our common schools. This is unjust. Give us at least six months per year, let it cost what it may. We have from time to time stated our position as advocating the cause of educating and showing some of the defects of our present school system. Yet, our ftiend asks us if there is any other way out of the difficulty besides education. The readers of The Ledger doubtless know how we stand upon the question as it has ap peared several times in print. Now, we have in a plain fashion given a few lines in reply to our friend from near Blacksburg, but we haven’t given the subject four weeks study as he did. We do not deem it necessary to preach a sermon to one individual and we feel assured there are none viewing the question from the same standpoint with my friend “over the Broad.” We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. J. L. S., of Etta Jane, at the court house last Friday. Our inter view with him was short but pleas ant, and we hope to meet with him again in the near future. We would like to hear from him upon our school system. Come to the front, “Sage” and tell us where you stand. Buster. BLOOD CURE SENT FREE. A Care for lllooil anil Skin DUeaHe, Eczema, Pimple*, Scrofula, lllooil PoIhoii, Cancer, By addressing Blood Balm Compa ny, 283 Mitchell Street, Atlanta, Ga., any of tho Ledger readers may obtain a sample bottle of their famous B. B. B.—Botanic Blood Balm, the greatest, grandest, best and most wonderful Blood purifier made. Cures when all else fails, pimples, ulcers, scofulu. eczema, boils, blood poison, eating sores, distressing skin eruptions, can cer, catarrh, rheumatism. Free medical advice included, when de scription of your trouble is given. This generous offer is worth while accepting. Sample bottle sent all charges prepaid. Large bottles, (containing nearly a quart of niedi- cine)for sale by all druggists at $1 per bottle. B. B. IL is away ahead «Ti all other Blood Remedies for per manently curing Blood Humors. Try B. B. B. next time you buy a Blood Remedy. The consumption of cotton per head has more than doubled in Germany since 1875. An HoiichI Mtullrlnn for Lit Hrlpiot. George W. Waitt, of South Gardi ner, Me., says: “I have hud tho worst cough, cold, chills and grip and have taken lots of trash of no ac count but profit to tho vendor. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is the only thing that has done any good whatever. I have used one bottle of it and the chills, cold and grip have all left me 1 congratulate the man ufacturers of an honest medicine. For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. THE SUICIDE OF WM. T. FOSTER. He Killed Himself With a Shotgun. A SINGULAR COINCIDENT. Heath* In York Coanty—The SeitMon to Catch Mii*k Katu—PerHoiml PuraKrapliM anil Lo ral Item* of InteriHt from Lower Chero kee. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Etta Jane, March 13.—The tragic death of Mr. William T. Foster last Saturday, HHh inst., was a shock to the people of this community and has sent a pang of sorrow to many a heart. He was, and had been, in ill health for some time and his most intimate friends had suspicions that his mind was becoming impaired, but not to the extent that it turned out to be. Under the advice of his phy sician he had several times during the week gone out with his friends with gun and dogs hunting. The ob ject was to get his mind off on some thing else. On Wednesday last he plowed all day as usual. Saturday evening he took up his gun and walked out, passing the house of his sister, Mrs. J. P. .Williams, and told her he was going out to kill some birds and for her to tell his mother—whom he al ways seemed to respect and try to comfort—not to be uneasy about him. After he had been gone some time Mrs. Williams, who had been watching him as best she could, heard the gun fire and not seeing him come back, she concluded to go and see about him.' When she came in sight of where he was she found him lying in a position that led her to think that he was dead and she raised the alarm, which brought to her assistance other members of the family and friends who found that he had killed himself. He had cut a small oak stick and cutting off one of the limbs so as to form a kind of hook or prong which he carved out to fit closely over the trigger of his gun. With this he must have pressed the trigger caus ing the fatal shot to go crashing through his heart, against which he seemed to have pressed the muzzle of the gun. The gun used was a breach-loading shot gun. He was shot through tbe breast. His clothes were still burn ing when assistance come. He had in his pocket .x quantity of shells which were burnt and which, no doubt, had much to do with keeping the fire up. His left arm and side were badly burned. Magistrate J. It. Poole was sent for but upon arriving very properly decided that a formal inquest was unnecessary. He took the statement of some witnesses who knew most of the circumstances leading to the tragic affair. No blame, whatever, can be attached to the family for not keeping a strict watch over the unfortunate man, as his case was not considered critical and, besides, every precaution was taken to prevent the sad affair that could be done without arousing his suspicions. He was about twenty- six years of age and a member of the Methodist church. If he had one enemy in tho world no one knew of it. No reason can be assigned for tho rash act except the loss of his mind. He was a member of one of the best Christian families in this community. His mother is an ex- ceptionably noble Christian woman whom everybody loves and sympa thizes with. He was buried at Salem on last Sabbath afternoon in the presence of one of the largest assem blies we have ever seen gathered there on a similar occasion. Owing to the lateness of the hour at which the necessary preparations for the burial were completed the funeral exerciser proper were post poned until the fourth Sabbath of this month at 11 a. m., when his pastor, Rev. J. N. Isom, will preach the funeral. It is for the conven ience of the relatives and friends of the deceased, most of whom live in York county that the service will be held at Salem on that day and the appointment at Messopotamia on that day has been cancelled in conse quence. A farmer on the York side of the river has discovered that musk rats can be entrapped in tbe ordinary rabbit gum if baited with dough, and he says this is the season for opera tions before the green vegetation comes out. Mrs. Salllo Meeks, a very old lady, died not far from Hickory Grove one day last week and was buried at Cuanan. Also Mr. John Childus, an old Confederate soldier, passed over the river, too, to join his com rades on tho other shore. Mr F. A. Goforth was summoned last Sabbath to the bedside of his mother at King’s Mountain. She is ninety-one years old and not expect ed to live much longer. Uncle Jimmie Raines kindly re members ua with a batch of Rich mond papers each week, for which he lias our many thunks, It has been many years since far mers were so late in getting to work and tho fruit trees are holding back as if the winter wasn’t over with yet. Mra. Mary Aun Goudelock and her son, Albert, of Mississippi, are visit ing friends and relatives in this com munity. Mrs. Goudelockis a daugh ter of Mrs. Jane Clary, of Bowlings- ville, in this county. Hon, D. E. Finley, our worthy, vigilant and gentlemanly representu tive in congress, is sending out docu ments and seeds to his constituents throughout his congressional dis trict. Those who fail to get them should write to him as it is impossi ble for him to remember the names of everybody, and ho will be sure to send them either documents or seeds, until his appoitionment is exhausted. To those who are not accustomed to write to congressmen we will say ad dress him thus: “Hon. D. E. Fin ley, House of Representatives, Wash ington, D. C.,” and if you don’t re ceive something it will be because his supply of seeds and documents are all sent out. We had the pleasure of meeting Rev. A. J. S. Thomas, Supervisor of theCensus forthe fourth dirtrict, while at Gaffney one day last week. He was looking after his work in this county. A very strange coincident connect ed with the death of William Foster is that an aunt who lives at Pacolet depot, a cousin at Union, and a cousin at McOonnellsville, nil came in within a few minutes after he had killed himself. Neither knew tbe others were coming till they all met at tho sad homo. j. l. s. •‘* M RCP*n<>n* From tlio ‘‘Hello tilrU.” [Greenville Nows.] A deputation from the local tele phone exchanges requests The Green ville News to publish, for the benefit of patrons, the following from an un identified newspaper: If you have a telephone in your of fice or store, call up “Central” and then go wait on a customer.” Take your time in answering your bell, or what is b tter, do not answer it at all, but in about half an hour ring up and ask who called you, and get mad if “Central” has forgotten who it was. She has nothing else to do but remember. Hang the receiver big end up, as in this way it gets ful! of dust. Bang on the transmitter with a lead pencil as though you Intend to knock it through the wall. This invariably makes it talk better. When through talking, drop the re ceiver or throw it down. This allows the batteries to run out and breaks the strands in tho receiver cord. Talk out of the door or window, anywhere but in the telephone; bet ter turn your back to the phone, all your voice is apt to get to the trans mitter. Ring in “Central’s” ear every time you call; so pleasant, you know. Open the generator box vith a knife or an axe and take a look at things. If the interior does not look righ pull on a few wires and leave the door open. This improves the ser vice wonderfully. Throw metal ink stands, etc., on top of telephone which will short circuit your instrument and then go to sleep. No one ccn call you up. Never ring off when through talking as that would notify “Central” you had finished. Let her guess at it. Never speak kindly to the operator. She is more used to being called names. Faste this on your telephone for fu ture reference. • State Line Statement*. (Correapondence ot The Ledger.) State Line, March 13.—Frof. W. F. McArthur and wife visited Mr. Phillip Ray Sunday and spent the day with Miss Bell Scott, who is boarding there while teaching school. Miss Bell is having a fine school. We are glad to say Mr. Phillip Ray, after a long spell of sickness, is able to waik over his farm once more. There will be a lot of garden seed planted this week if it does not rain. Your correspondent spent Tuesday at tbe county seat. Mr. D. A. Scruggs had a log rolling and quilting yesterday. Your correspondent was at Henri etta a few days ago and there is no small pox there. g. ti. Free of Charge. Any adult suffering from a cold settled on the breast, brouchitis, throat or lung troubles of any nature, who will call at Dr. S. B. Crawley <fe Co’s, will be presented with a sample bottle of Boscbee’s German Syrup, free of charge. Only one bottle given to one person, and none to children without order from parents. No throat or lung remedy ever had such a sale as Boschee’s German Syrup in all parts of the civilized world. Twenty years ago millions of bottles Were given away, and your druggists will tell you its success was marvelous. It is really the only Throat and Lung Remedy generally endorsed by physicians. One 75 cent bottle will cure or prove its value. Sold by dealers iu all civilized countries. The 9,000 American troops in Cuba will soon be reduced to 5,000. Good behavior on the part of the inhabi tants warrants this step toward stable civil goverment. A Good Cough Medicine for Children. “I have no hesitancy in recom- mendiug Chamberlain’s Cough Rem edy,” says F. P. Moran, a well known and popular baker of Petersburg, Va. “We have given it to our children when troubled with bad coughs, also whooping cough, and it has always given perfect satisfaction. It was recommended to me by a druggist as Uie best cough remedy for children as it contained no opium or other harmful drug.” Sold by Cherokee Drug Co. FRENCH REPUDUG^, i COONTING SOLDIERS Significant Inquiry Sent to Her Colonies. FRANCO-RUSSIAN MENACE The Great European War Threatened. France Apparently Wants to Fight. South Afi lcau War May Not Eud at Pretoria. New York, March 15.—A dispatch to The Jonrnal and Advertiser from London says: A private telegram from an unim peachable source iu Paris says that the minister for the colonies sent cipher cables yesterday to the governor of every French colony, asking, almost in tho words of Mr. Chamberlain to the British colonial governors, how many soldiers were available for immediate ase. M. do Crais asked for ? detailed atato- meut from each governor of tho num ber of reservists and colonial fore-* 1 *, lists of officers, non-commissioned offi cers and men. The minister’s cables were long and in ciper and were seat all over the world; to the colonies in Africa, to Madagascar, Tonkin, Guadaloupe, Mar tinique, French Guiana and every French colony on earth. It is also said that cables of a similar tenor were sent to French consnls, ask ing for lists of French soldiers in for eign countries who could return to France in the event of their services being needed. This higniy important news is not known to any ot the London papers, and probably not to any of those in France. It will cause a sensation here when it becomes known. For England is watching with eyes of wonder the preparations that her neighbor is mak ing for war. Coming as it does right after the an nouncement that the antnmn maneu vers will be a demonstration by 200,000 men on the English channel, it will cause tho British war office and ad miralty to bestir themselves iu antici pation of hostilities, for it really does begin to look as if Franco meant war. Franco and Russia are working band in baud and Salisbury’s diplomacy may bo called upon for supreme efforts if he desires to avoid the greatest war the world has ever seen. OPENING BIG STAMP MILL. Duhlouegtt Will CeL b 4 -ato Event In # luiprt’sslvc Manner. Dahlonkga.Ga., March 14.—Through the initiative of the mayor of Dahlon- ega, companies have been appointed and arrangements otherwise set on foot for celebrating in au appropriate and impressive manner ou Wednesday, May 2, the formal opening of the huge stamp mill and chlorination plant of the Dah- lonega Consolidated Gold Mining com pany at this place. In tho formal exercises on this occa sion many distingnshed men will be in vited to participate, including Governor Candler and President McKinley, tho latter of whom, it is said, will be askep to press the electric button which will set in operation the gigantic machinery of the plant. The capital stock of this company and its vested interests within the corporate limits and vicinity of Dahlonega aggregate $5,000,000, and fully $360,000 will have been expended npon the completion of their groat 120- stamp mill and chlorination plant alone. CUBAN ELECTIONS ARE NEAR Islanders Will Soon Have to Select Their Government. New York, March If.—A special to The Timas from Washington says: Four weeks hence the year allowed by the treaty of peace with Spain for the Spanish inhabitants of Cuba to de cide whether they will be Coban or Spanish citizens will expire. Immediately after that date, April 1], according to the program laid down by tbe administration at the opening of the present session of congress, prepara tions are to be made for the holding of municipal elections and ultimately for the election of a convention which will decide npon the Caban form of govern- mont Smallpox In Sparta. Sparta, Ga., March 15.—The small- pox, which has been prevalent through- out the county for several months, has broken out in Sparta, and there are al ready several cases reported. The dis ease so far has been confined to the ne groes. Several negroes living on Spring street, which is the Decatnr street of Sparta, are down with the disease and a strict quarantine has been Mtablished against the infected houses. The ap pearance of the plagne has caesad in tense excitement. The doctors atate that the cases are only a mild type, and that the disease is not likely to become dangerous. Opxllka Hns Rural Delivery. Opelika, Ala., March 15.—The gov ernment has established another free rural delivery route from this place, making the second established this week and the third in all, being the only free rural delivery routes in Ala- bama. The new route extends from Opelika to Benlah, a distance of 15 miles, and 1,500 hundred people will have their mail delivered at their doors. Columbus Is Vaccinating. Columbus, Ga , March 15.—As a pre cautionary measure a general vaccina tion is In progress in Oolnmbns. This morning 80 deiendants faced the re corder for having refused to be vacci nated. Confronted with the prospect of going to jail, they bared their arms, however. «r ■ ■ — - — CiHderhead Renominated. Manhattan. Kan., March 15.—Con gressman William A. Oalderhead was today renominated by the Republican convention of the Fifth congressional district.