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THE LARGEST Circulation of Any Newspaper in the Fifth Congressional District of S. C. K he 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 FEB. 16, 1804. GAFFNEY. S. C., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1900 S1.00 A YEAR. He Recommends Action on Many Measures of Great Importance. THE CONDITIONS IN CHINA Urges Legislation to Prevent Lynch ing—Status ot the Nicaraguan Canal. Relations With the World Powers Satisfactory—Phillipluo Islands and Porto Rico—Prosperity of Country. Washington. Doc. 3.—The president’s message was received and read in the house and senate at 1:45 o’clock today. The message in part is as follows: To the Senate and House of Representa tives: At the outgoing of the old and the in coming of the new century you begin the last session of the Fifty-sixth con gress with evidences on every hand of individual and national prosperity and with proof of the growing strength and increasing power for good of Republican institutions. Your countrymen will join ■with you in felicitation that American liberty is more lirmly established than ever before and that love for it and the determination to preserve it are more universal than at any former period of our history. The republic was never so strong, be- caait.' never so strongly intrenched in the hearts of the people as now. Thu constitution, with few amendments, ex ists as it left the hands of its authors. The additions which have been made to it proclaim larger freedom and more ex tended citizenship. Popular govern ment has demonstrated in its 124 years of trial here its stability and security and its efficiency as the best instrument of national development and the best safeguard to human rights. DISCUSSION OK CHINA PKOBLUM In our foreign intercourse the domi nant question has been the treatment of the Chinese problem. Apart from this our relations with the powers have been happy. The recent troubles in China spring from the anti-foreign agitation which for the past three years has gained strength in the northern provinces. Their origin lies deep in the character of the Chinese races and in the tradi tions of fheir government. The Tui- Ping rebellion in opening the Chinese ports to foreign trade and settlement disturbed alike the homoegenity and the seclusion of China. Meanwhile foreign activity made itself felt in all quarters, not alone on the coast, but along the great river arteries and in the remoter districts, carrying new ideas and intro ducing new associations among a primi tive people which had pursued for ceu- >■ turies a national policy of isolation. For several years before the present troubles all the resources of foreign di plomacy, backed by moral demonstra tions of the physical force of fleets ami arms have been needed to secure due respect for the treaty rights of foreign ers. BOXKK IN!'UKNCK RESPONSIBLE. The sect styhd the Boxers, with tbt> cdllusiou of officials, including some in the immediate councils of the throne itself, became alarmingly aggressive. No foreigner’s life, outside of the pro tected treaty ports, was safe. No for eign interest was secure from spoliation. The diplomatic representatives of the powers in Peking strove in vain to check this movement. The circle of the Boxer influence narrowed about Peking and, •while nominally stigmatized us sedi tious, it was felt that its spirit pervaded the capital itself, that the imperial forces were imbued with its doctrines, uud that the immediate counsellors of the empress dowager were in full sym pathy with the anti-foreign movement. POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES The policy of the United States through all this trying period was clearly announced and scrupulously cur ried out. A circular note to the powers elated July 8,'proclaimed our attitude. As was then said, “the i>oliey of the government oT the United States is to eeek a solution, which may bring about permanent safety and peace to China, preserve Chinese territorial and admin istrative entity, protect all rights guar anteed to friendly powers by treaty and international law and safeguard for the ■world and principle of equal and impar tial trade with all parts of the Chinese empire. ” OL'K RELATIONS WITH GERMANY Good will prevails in our relations with the German empire. An amicable adjustment of the long pending question of the admission of our life insurance companies to do business in Prussia has been reached. One of the principal com panies has already been readmitted and the way is opened for tha others to ahare the privilege. The settlement of the Samoan prob lem to which I adverted in my last mes sage has accomplished good results. Peace and contentment prevail in the Islands. An imperial meat inspection law lias been enacted for Germany. While it may simplify the inspections, it pro hibits certain products heretofore ad mitted. I refer again to the need of definitely marking the Alaskan boundary where it follows the one hundred and forty- first meridian. ON THE SUBJECT OF LYNCHING. In my last message I referred at con- Kideruble length to the lynching of five Italians at Tallulah. Notwithstanding the efforts of the federal government the production of evidence tending to in culpate the authors of this grievous offense against our civilization and the repeated inquests set on foot by the au thorities of the state of Louisiana, no punishment has followed. I renow the urgent recommendations X made last yuur that the congress ap propriately confer upon the federal courts jurisdiction in this class of inter- national cases, where the ultimate ro- spoiuibillty of the federal govermeut may be involved, and I invite action upon the bills to accomplish this which were introduced in the senate and the house. In my inaugural address I referred to the general subject of lynching in theso words: “Lynching must not be tolerated in a great and civilized country like the United States. Courts, not mobs, must execute the penalties of the law. The preservation of order, the right of dis cussion, the integrity of the courts and /lie orderly administration ot justice must continue forever the rock of safe ty, upon which our government securely rests.” This I most urgently reiterate and again invite the attention of my coun trymen to this reproach upon our civili zation. THE NICARAGUA CANAL. The all-important matter of an inter- oceanic canal has assumed a new phase. Adhering to its refusal to open the ques tion of the forfeiture of the contract of the Maritime Canal company which was terminated in October, 1801), the government) of Nicaragua has since sup plemented that action by declaring the so-styled Eyre-Crag! u option void for nonpayment of the stipulated advance. Deeming itself relieved from existing engagements the Nicaraguan govern ment shows a disposition to deal freely with the canal question either in the way of negotiations with the United States or by taking measures to promote the waterway. I commend to the early attention of the senate the convention of Great Britain to facilitate the construction of such a canal and to remove any objec tion which might arise out of the con vention commonly called the Clayton- Bolwer treaty. OUR RELATIONS WITH SPAIN. Satisfactory progress has been nunlo toward the conclusion of a general treaty of friendship and intercourse with Spain, in replacement of the old treaty, which passed into abeyance by reason of the late war. RECOMMENDS TAX REDUCTION. After reviewing the condition of the treasury showing a large surplus the message recommends that congress at its present session reduce the internal revenue taxes imposed to meet the ex penses of the war with Spain in the sum of $30,000,030. LEGISLATION AGAINST TRUSTS- In my last message to the congress I called attention to the necessity for early action to remedy such evils as might be found to exist in connection with combinations of capital organiz -d into trusts, and again invite attention to my discussion of the subject at that time. Restraint upon such combina tions as are injurious, and which are within federal jurisdiction, should be promply applied by congress. 1*111 LI 1*1*1 NES AND PORTO RICO. After dwelling at length on his in structions to the Phillipiue commission the president says: It is evident that the most enlightened thought of the Philippine islands fully appreciates the importance of the*e principles and rules and they will inevi tably within a short time command uni versal assent. The civil government of Porto Rico, provided for by the act of congress, ap proved April, 1U00, is in successful op- atiou. AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ARMY After reviewing the need of troops the message says it must be apparent that we will require an army of about 30,000, and that during present condi tions in Uuba and the Philippines the president should have authority to in crease the force to the present number of 100,000. Included in this authority should be given to raise native troops in liut Philippines up to 10,000. SUGG KSTS IIE Al»I»ORT10N 0 KN T. The message dwells at oonfaidcrablp length on the census and recommends that congress, at its present session, ap portion representation among the sev eral states as provided by tho constitu tion. Following is tho conclusion: In our great prosperity wo must guard against the danger it invites of extrava gance in government expenditures and appropriations. In this era of great business activity and opportunity cau tion is not untimely. Our growing power brings with it temparatious and p<-ii)s requiring constant vigilance to avoid. Ut us keep always in mind that the foundation of our government is liberty, its superstructure peace. Wii.i.iam McKinley. Executive Mansion, Dec. 3, UK)!). CRAZED BY BRYAN'S DEFEAT Floridian Loses His Reason Over the l*resUlential Elect ion. Spuing Gkove, Fla., Dec. 3.—Captain J. R. Purdy of this place, a leading Democratic politician, has been ad judged by a board of physicians to be hopelessly insane, and will be sem tc the state insane asylum. The condition of Captain Purdy’s mind has been produced, it is alleged, by reflecting over the defeat of W. J. Bryan for president. Ho is a great ad mirer of the Nebraskan, ami first showed symntoms of mental disorder immedi ately after tho election in 1831}. He had been considerably better during tho past two years, but the recent defeat of Bryan, it is said, caused him to lose his reason entirely, and now his case is so serious there is no prospect of recovery. Rich Oil Kind In TciiimmsmO, Chattanooga, Dec. 3 —Oil has been dihcovered on the property of the state at tho Bushy Mountain coal mines. For some time the work of drilling an arte sian well, to supply the prison with wa ter, has been in progress and the well mid reached tho depth of 2,800 feet, when suddenly thy drilled slipped down ward and immediately a stream cf pe troleum came gushing out. Tho oil is eftid to bo of a lino quality and arrange ments aio being made to sink the shaft farther. Xo mao appreciates poetry unless there is u little of it in his make-up. Volrunlc Kru Are grand, but fckir Eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklou’s Arnica 8ulve cures them ; Tilso Old, Running and Fever, Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns VVarts, Cuis, Bruises. Burns, culds. Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best J’ilecure on earth. Drives out Pains and^Achei. Only ‘25 cents a box. Cur guaranteed. Sold by Cherokee Drug Co. CONGRESS MEETS; URGE ATTENDANCE Unusual Activity Marks the Opening Session. MANY IMPORTANT BILLS Great Interest Centers In the Worli Mapped Out by the Leaders—Legls* lation Bearing on the Country’s Ku* ture Development to Be Acted On. Washington, Dec. 3 —Tho opening of congress today drew great crowds to the capitol, intent on witnessing these interesting scenes marking tho iuaugra- tion of tho legislative work of thg gov ernment. On June 7 last the first ses sion of the Fifty-sixth congress ad journed and the second session began today with many momentous questions awaiting the attention of the national law’makers. Early in the day tho tide of travel turned down Pennsylvania avenue to ward the capitol, filling the broad walks leading to the marble terrace, w’hich by 11 o’clock presented a scene of busy ac tivity. On the eastern plaza front there was the same scene of activity, long lines of carriages swinging up to the wings, bringing senators, members, pub lic officials and interested observers, while tho many lines of cars contribu ted their quota of the interested public. Inside the building but little restric tion had been placed upon the free mov ing of the throng and tho crow’d moved ut will from one wing to another. All the public galleries were open, so that every one in the good uaturod crowds had an equal chance. By 11 o’clock tho elevators began to be besieged and there were signs of an overflow at the doors leading to the gal leries. It was evident that the ladies took great interest in tho procedure, for they were present in full force, one del egation of girl students numbering over 50. There were conferences among sena tors as to the program for the week and for so early in the se;siai unusual ac tivity was displayed by members 04 both sides of the capitol. Speaker Henderson arrived at his pri vate office at about 11:15 o’clock and was soon surrounded by members, dis cussing the program of business. On the senate side there was less evi dence of activity and the crowds wi-re rather slow’ iu invading the galleries. The president pro tern, Mr. Frye, was at his office early, conferring with sena tors, and by n:30'o’clook the floor of the senate began to show signs of ac tivity preceding actual business. Promptly at noon both the house and senate were called to order. Following tho roll cull thy new members \yere sworn in and a committee apiiointed to wait on the president. Work Progressing Favorably. Washington, Dec. 3.—Tho following eablo message ban boon received at the navy department from Admiral Reiuoy, at Cavite: “Detachment of marines and some of the Yoseinite’s officers arrived by Lava; left Guam 26 ult. Restoration work there progressing favorably.” WOM£N MAKE WAR ON WINE Plead With Ministers to Use Grape Juice In Its Stead. Richmond, Dec. 3.—The ladies of the Woman’s Christian Temperance union of Richmond arc making a vigorous effort to have tho ministers of this city discontinue the use of wine in adminis tering the holy sacrament and to use iu its stead phe uufermeuted grape juice. For some weeks they have been visit ing the preachers and arguing the au- vantages ot Die grape juice over the wine, which, they claim, is intoxicating and iu no way to be preferred to tho pure juice of the grape. A number of j as tors have promised to adopt their suggestion, while other* have agreed to lay the matter before their churches. Rev. Dr. J. B. Hawthorne, one of the loading Baptists of the south, has agreed to by the matter before his deacons. The ladies are also trying, with a meas ure of success, to secure the substitution of giape juice for alcoholic stimulants in sickness. Charged With Fraud. Chaulustou, Dec 3.—George P. Mo- Clay, a pension agent and notory pub lic, and Solomon M. Brown, a notary, have been lodged in jail on a warrant sworn out by special pension examiners, charging them with forgery. It is said that nearly 100 people will be named as accomplices, and it is expected that wholesale arrests will follow. Killed In a Wreck. Bishopville, S. C., Dec. 3.—A fatal wreck occurred on the Atlantic Coast Line 1 mile north of Wisacky in which one negro brakomau, Gus Singleton, was killed Instantly and two other brakemeu injured, one having his leg broken. Some of the passengers were bruised and jostled up considerably, but not much injured. Southern Short Cut Completed. Columbia, S. U., Doc. 3.—Tho South ern short cut from Allendale to Hur- deeville has been completed. This lets the Southern into Savannah by use of only a few miles of the Plant kysteiu and shortens the distance between Co lumbia and Savannah by 14 miles. White Pleads Guilty, Lansing, Mieb., Dec. 3. — W. L. White of Grand Rapids, ex quartermas ter general of tho Michigan national guard, today pleaded guilty to the charge of complicity in tho state military cloth ing frauds and was sentenced by Judge Wiost to ten years in prison. Convict ( amp Destroyed by Fire. Atlanta, Dec. 3.—The Chattahoochee cauviet camp, located on the Chattahoo chee river about 8 miles from Atlanta, w as the scene of a disastrous conflagra tion yesterday, which destroyed almost tlie entire camp and entailed a loss of about or #60,!))0, NEW SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES More important of Those Reported During the Past Week. Chattanooga, Dec. 3.—The most ira portaut new industries reported by The Tradesman for the week ended Dec. 1 are as follows: A bobbin factory at Greer, boro, N. 0.; a box factory at Chattanooga; brick and tile factory at Thurber, Tex., a 100.000 coal and coke company at C oil, V. Va ; a coal mining company at Parkersburg. W. Va., and a $500,000 coal and coke company at Wneeling, W. Va.; a chair factory at Anderson, S. C.; a $30,000 cotton company at San Antonia, Tex.; a $250,000 cotton mill at Charlotte, N. O., ami a mill to manu facture cotton dama-k at Roanoke Rap ids, N. C.; a $100,000 development com pany at Goldsboro, N. C., electric light plants at Jasper, Fla, Milieu, Ga., Fayetteville and Shelby, N. C., and Dillon, S. O.; a flouring mill at Elber- tou, Ga., Louisville, Ky. ( and Natchez, Miss.; furniture factories at Montgom, ery, Ala., Texarkana, Arki, and Owens- qoro, Ky.; ice factories at Mobile, Ala., and Shelby, N. O., plauir mill at Bogue Chittoe. Miss.; peanut factory at Disputanta, Va.; a pottery at Corsicana, Tex.; a $50,000 refrigerating company at Preston, Ark.; a $100,000 factory at Phil Campbell, Ala.; telephone exchanges at Alexandria, Kentwood and Opelousas, La., and Bryan, Tex., a trunk factory at Columbus, Miss.; wagon works at Mor ristown, Teun., and a wheel factory at Grafton, W. Va. DEMOCRATS MAY BE OUSTED Kentucky Republicans Renew Their Fight For State Offices. Lexington, Ky., Dec. 3.—Ex-Gov- eruor William O. Bradley, counsel for tho Republicans who claim to have boon elected to the state offices iu 189!), has filed with the court of appeals a petition for a rehearing of the cases. The court of appeals is now sitting and it will probably dispose of the mutter at an early date, since at the late election Judge E. U. O’Rvar, a Republican, was elected to the place of Chief Justice liu- zelrigg, giving tho court a majority oq the Republican slue. Judge Pratt of Madisouville, who was the Republican candidate for attorney general, stands some show of securing the office. Ho has instituted proceed ings, the time limit for reclaiming the office not yet having expired. Three members of the court of appeals, repre senting the minority, stood iu favor of reversing the decision of the lower court, and now that Judge O’iiear gives them a majority it is claimed that he shares the opinion of his fellow Republicans and that if Judge Pratt's case is pre sented he will be favored. Tho present incumbent is General H. J. Breckin ridge of Danville. BANE’S BRAINS DASHED OUT He Is Supposed to Have Goue to Sleep Iu the Belting. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 8.—Alfred G. Bahu was found dead, with his brains dashed out and his body crushed and mangled, at the powerhouse of the Jack sonville street railway. Babe was second engineer at tho pow erhouse, and ho quit work on Saturday night at 12 o’clock. Third Engineer Milford had charge, of tho machinery at the time of the accident, and was stand ing in the engiuorooiu door when he heard the noise caused by a falling body. Hushing into the cuginoroom, he found Babe lying on the floor, dead, with bis bruins dashed out. It is supposed he went to sleep in the belting. No blame iu the slightest is attached to any person, as no one know ho was in the building. Babe was sin- K lu, a native of Boston, and & most u>m- potent man. TO ANNEX WEST FLORIDA Alabama LegLhiture Takes the Initia tive lu I he Movement, Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 3.—The first olllcial action looking to the annexation of West Florida by tho state of '.la- bama occurred wb on a joint resolution wuii introduced iu tho house of it.pie- sentives by Hon. James F. Jones of Co necuh, providing for a joint committee of tho general assembly to confer with the governor and legislature of Fioricia, during the recess as to what terms this State cun make for the acquirement of the territory. The resolution authorizes a committee of five, three from the house and twq from the senate. A similar resolution was introduced in the senate. Attempted Assassination. Aiken, S. O., Dec. 3.—State Senator D. S. Henderson had a narrow escape from an assassin’s bullet. Ho was a passenger on the train from Charlestqq duo hero at «:20 o’clock. When thy train was pulling out of White Pond some unknown party tired a pistol from the outside. The ball passed through the window and passed just over -Mr. Henderson's head, the broken gloss fall ing into his lap. Hearing Postponed, New York, Dec. 8.—Tho suit of An- ten E. Dittmau against George Howard, Howard Gould, Edwin Gould and Helen M. Gould, as trustees under the Will of Jirjr Gould, to restrain them froiq jiaying Ubunt and douutess de Castel lano any portion of their income from tho Gould property, was called in tho supreme court today before Justice Lev- entritt. By mutual consent the case went over. Fast Flyer Wrecked. PiiiLiPSbuRQ, N. J., Dec. 3.—The Jer sey Central’s New York flyer, which loft Easton, Pa., at 6:05 0 clock this morning, was wrecked at Vulcanite, N. J., by running into the rear ot a coal train. William Miller, the engineer of tho passenger train, was fatally hurt and Benjamin Buuwell, the fireman, had both legs crushed. The passengers es caped serious injury. Verdict For $‘40,000. Oxford, N. O,, Dec. 8.—In t^,o $100,- 000 damage suit of Rev. T. ., Guttls against Dr. J, C. Kilgo, W. R. Odell and B. N. Duke the jury rendered a verdict for f ho plaintiff for $30,000 dam ages. "TWO WRONGS DON'T MIKE A BICHT." People Largely Responsible for Violations of the Law. SHOULD REPORT NEGLECT Of Duty on I’art of Oil!cent They are Paid to Hunt Down and Prosecute Violations of the Law. The Colonel KepHes to Charges Made hy 'Squire Alexander. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Etta Jane. Nov. 30.—In Tuesday’s Ledger we stand indicted by John W. Alexander, Esq., of Lawn, in a multitude of counts, as varied in character as they ure sweeping in terms, and we ask for space for our answer. If there was only one trait of char acter for which we were willing to give the ’Squire credit it would be his honesty and integrity, but he has others just as commendable in their sphere. We unhesitatingly repeat what we have said heretofore—that the defec tion u not entirely due to tne magis terial department of our county gov ernment—not at ail. it is the lax methods of the officers of the dispen sary in enforcing the law for its pro tection. They are paid to hunt dow ), arrest, prosecute and, if possi ble, convict the \locators of the law. This they have failed to do, no doubt, in many cas s, and if their actions have not been fui'y reported to the authorities at Columbia, then men of reputed veracity have lied. That’s ail there is of it. Ho says, ‘‘two wrongs don’t make a right ” That’s exactly what v.e are complaining of now. Were we to attempt to give the names of those “never-do-wells’' we would certainly head the list with a great big “I” and then Iqok out, for the Holy Writ says, “There Is none that doeth good, no. not one.” The task would be such as tho inspired preacher says about book making, “there is no end to them.” The 'Squire cites Burns who said, among other things: “O wa<l some power the ffiftie us To see ourselves as Hhers sou us.” He might have further said: , ‘•Convince a man acuinsi his will He’s of tho same opinion still." The 'Squire is right when be says the people themselves are responsible for a non-performance of duty and that no neighborhood, church or other organization is stronger or bet ter than the people who compose it Don’t the same rule apply to the State and nation as well? But when it comes to a neighborhood “practi- cally” controlling its own affairs, why can’t he say “absolutely” just as well. There’s where the “rub” comes. “Absolutely” would be much more in accord with the Amer ican idea of governmental economy. Only those in position to know can tell whether or not other laws are be ing violated as much or more than the dispensary. Certainly it is, that the pcaceiul citizen is not disturbed while in the quietude of his home, and in blissful ignorance of any in fraction of his country's law as he Is by the orgies of drunken roughs who make night hideous with their revell ing and yells superinduced by the liquid lire of bgll itself, fresh from the fountain-head of damnation and reeking with the blood of murdered innocence. In so far as the negro riot and bloodshed, together with tho other crimes enumerated, wo know nothing. But will say that any citizen sup pressing information that would lead to the conviction of such criminals has no right to look to the State for pro tection in case ho should be made the victim of sijch outrages. He has forfeited his right by his disloyalty and don’t deserve even the sympathy of his neighbors. When the ’Squire says, “No law, save those of a pecuniary nature is being enforced now,” we beg to take issue with him, We, however, take him by what he means rather than what he says. Such logic won’t do. What kind of a commentory would it be upon our civilisation if in the records of our courts of justice, pre sided over, us they generally are, by able and competent judges, sinister motives could bo read between the lines of every indictment? Ho don’t mean to subscribe to that theory any more than we do,surely not. Then, again, wo agree with him in that the people ure largely responsi ble for these violations of law in not coming out like meu and facing tiie issue. “What’s everybody’s business nobody will attend to.” If all the magistrates’ courts were conducted on the same scale as that of John W. Alexander, K.-q , we are satisfied that violations of the law would be materially reduced in an inconceivably short time. The 'Squire coed not console himself with the idea that all the magistrates arc as vigilant as he is. We have only partially noticed his letter which we believe was prompted by the very best of motives and without any disposition, whatever, to provoke a spicy controversy. He is only after sifting the cases alluded to and he’s right, and will, no doubt, receive the aid and sympathy of all good citizens. “Let ’er roli.” Tho musical concert came off at the school house lust night and a credita ble fund was raised for the Thornwell Orphanage, although It was not what It ought to have been 1 We are sorry to say that Mr. j V\ addy Heweil is lying at bis home very ill with typhoid pneumonia. Mrs, S. F. Estes is ulso quite sick. Mr. John W. Mitchell, of Hope- well. is in very bad health. Ho has liver trouble. The Thanksgiving service at Salem yesterday was not so generally at tended as it was at the school liouse last night. j. l. s. MARRIAGE IN THE COUNTRY- Mr. J. N. 11. Ktraln Lead* Mins .llayine Comer to Hymen’* Altar. tCorr«Doiidencb of The Ledger.) Etta Jane, Nov. 27 —Never did old Salem church present so sublime a picture as she did on last Monday evening, the 2Gch. as the splendors of sunset were fading into a lovely twi light, it being the occasion of ihe marriage of Mr. J. N. B. Strain to Miss Mayme Comer, both of this im mediate section. Promptly utG:30 p. m. the bridal party entered the beautifully decorated church in the following manner: Attendants, Mies Ethel Strain with Mr. J. Leslie Wright, each going up opposite aisles; then came the groom leaning on the arm of his brother, Sam J. Strain, who was the groomsman; marching up the opposite aisle was the bride leaning on the arm of the bridesmaid, Miss Mattie Estes. The groom met his bride under a beauti ful arch made of ivy, cedar and chrybanthemums where the Rev. J. N. Isom, in a few solemn and impres sive words, made them husband and wife. From the center of the arch a beautiful bridal bouquet of white flowers was suspended. After showers of congratulations upon the young couple they, with a few of their friends, repaired to the home of the bride where a sumptuous feast wa’s spread. The next day Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Strain tendered a reception to their son and his bride, at which a good number of the relatives and friends of tho party assembled. The dining room was the cynosure for the gazing eye. The decorations showed tha! they had been managed with skill ;the room being darkened so that suspend ed lights were used. Directly over the center of the table suspended by white ribbon was a beautiful wreath of climbing vines, holly and flowers; directly under this stood a vase con taining flowers, while it was sur- surrouuded by four smaller ones; to tho right of this was the bridal cake bearing the words S. and C. and a bouquet of white geraniums. By the side of this was a oouquet of brides roses. The afternoon was spent in social chatting while the string band ren dered some very sweet music. Near the close of the day all went home carrying a sweet remembrance of the scene they had been called together to celebrate. s. j. s. Story of a Slave. To be bound hand uud foot for years by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery. George I). Williams, of Manchester, Mich., tells how such a slave was made free. He says: “My wife has been so help less for five years that she could not turn over in bed alone. After using two botttea of Electric Bitters, the is wonderfully improved and able to do her own work.” This supreme remedy for female diseases quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, headache, backache, fainting and dizzy spells. This mira cle working medicine is a godsend to weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50 cents. Sold by Cherokee Drug Co., Druggist. Words must be fitted into a man’s mouth; his mouth can’t be altered to fit words. Many persons have had the experi ence of Mr. Deter Sherman, of North Stratford, N. H., who says, “For years 1 suffered torture from chronic indigestion, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure made a well man of me.” It digests wbat you eat and is u certain cure for dyspepsia and every form of stomach trouble. It gives relief at once even in the worst cases, and can’t help but do you good. Chero kee Drug Co. Blobbs—“Young Spendull mgltee light of his financial difficulties.” SJobbs—“Why; has he money to burn?” When tho stomach is tired out it must have a rest, but we can’t live without food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure “digests what you eat” so that you can cat all the good food you want while it is restoring the diges tive organs to health. It is the only preparation that digests all kinds of food. Cherokee Drug Co. Some people are known by the company they keep, and others by the people they shake. Help is needed at once when a per son’s life is In danger. A neglected cough or cold may soon become seri ous and should be stopped a. once. One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures coughs and colds and the worst cases of croup, bronchilis, grippe and other throat and lung troubles. Cherokee Drug Co. Widowers are peculiar. Homo of them pine away, and others spruce up. Don’t use any of the counterfeits of DeWitt’s Witch Ha/el Salve. Most of them are worthliss or liable to cause Injury. The original De- Witt’s Witch Huzd Salve is a certain cure for piles, eczema, cuts m aid«, burns sores and sktn disens-'s. Ch 1 r* ok.e« Drug Co. FARM MEETS IN ANNOAL SESSION Usual Search For Conspira tors Marks Opening. ATTENDANCE VERY LARGE Scenes and Incidents of the Initial Session—Scramble For Seats—Lead« ers Cordially Welcomed by Their I' ollowers—Other Foreign News. London, Dec. 3.—The opening of thf initial session of the fifteenth parlia ment of Queen .Victoria occurred at 2 o’clock this afternoon. It was a formal affair and of little public interest. A small crowd assembled to see the Beef eaters, who carried out the usual search for possible conspirators iu the vaults beneath the houses of parliament, with the customary ceremonial, and with tho customary result. There was likewise the usual competi tion of zealous members of parliament to be first on the scene and J. C. Mc- Dona, Conservative, member for the Rotherhithe division of Southwark, easily secured the choice of seats, arriv ing iu the house at midnight. Although the only business before the house was the election of a speaker, tho attendance of members was good in spite of the absence of the Irish mem bers. Mr. Balfour, the government leader in the house, and first lord of the treas ury, and Mr. Chamberlain, sectary of stare for tho colonies, arrived promptly at 2 o’clock and were cordially welcom ed by their supporters. Sir William Vernon Karcourt and Sir Henry Camp bell-Banuermauu, the Liberal leader iu the house, were similarly greeted from the opposite benches. General Sir Michael Biddulph, tho gentleman usher of the Black Rod, ap peared a few minutes later and sum moned the members to the upper house to hear the reading of the queen’s com mission directing the election of a speak er. There was no opposition to the elec tion of William Court Gully to a third term. Congratulatory speeches fol lowed. Tuesday and Wednesday will be main ly devoted to swearing iu members. The real work of the session will begin on Thursday, with the reading of the queen’s speech and the debates on the reply to tho address from the throne iu both houses. FUNERAL OF^OSCAR WILDE Ills Keiuaius Laid to Best In the Cem- tery de Hague.ix. Paris, Dec. 3.—Funeral iervi ;es over the remains of Oscar Wilde were held today in the Church of St. Gotham des Pres, one of the oldest iu Paris. The ceremonies were of the most mod est character and only a few friends, mostly literary personages, attended. The body was removed from the hotel where the deceased stopped recently, followed by five carriages. The cortege proceeded to the church where tho casket was placed before the chapel of St. Jo seph, Behind the main altar. Many flow ers covered the coffin. Mass was cele brated and absolution was given. Wilde embraced the Catholic faith three weeks ago. Tho interment occurred in the Ccmo- teru de Bagneux, on the outskirt of Paris. The Marquis of Queeusbury acted as chief mourner. No Cause For Apprehension. London, Dec. 3.—Regarding the dis patch from Washington publisded iu New York this morning saying that Great Britain is endeavoring to nego tiate a treaty of amity and commence with Nicaragua, which is alleged to have disturbed the American state de partment officials, a representative of the foreign office states that Great Brit ain is negotiating with Nicaragua for the removal of the existing commercial treaty, but that nothing whatever has been suggested of an exceptional char acter. C/.ur’s Condition Satisfactory. Livadia, European Russia, Dec 3— Tho bulletin regarding the condition of Emperor Nicholas, issued today, isos follows: “The czar passed a comfortable day yesterday and had a very good night. Lust evening his temi>erature was OT. 1) and his pulse 73. This morn ing his condition is very satisfactory. His appetite and strength are increasing. His temperature this morning is 97.8 and his pulse 66. ” Lower Court Sustained. London, Dec. 3.—Tho coart of appeals has rendered a decision upholding that of a divisional court in the suit of the attorney general versus the Jewish Colonization association, claiming estate and succession duty upon the death of Baron Hirsch do Gereuth. The crown l>v tins decision gets upward of £1,250,- oou. Hy Order of the Czar. Tiex-Tsin, Dec. 3.—It is by the im perative order of the czar that tho Rus sians are handing over the Shan-Hai- Kuau railroad to the Germans. The necessary documents were signed this morning. Will lie Created a Duke. London, Dc j. 3. — The Manchester Guardian today says it understands that Queen Victoria has decided to confer a dukcboiu on Lord Roberts, and that par liament will be asked to vote him £100,- 000. WIlmiiiKtou at Port Said. Port Said, Deo. 3.—The United States gunboat Wilmington has arrived here on her way to China. Jail Delivery at Marysville. Marysville, Teun., Dec. 8.—A jail delivery occurred here in which David Eiiler, Ju nes Holland William Colter made tii ir escape. Hall and Colter were -ubsi-quently captured. Epler was h Id for tei -uious iiv ouk, Hall for lur- ceny and Colter lor lummy and burn burning.