Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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**■«*-> W V*# Vi*s THE LARGEST Circulation of Any Newspaper in the Fifth Congressional District of S. C. 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 EEB. 16, 1894. • A — ■■■.■'■ PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL CONGRESS C. A. Towne Sworn In as Sen ator From Minnesota. SESSION OF THE HOUSE Appropriation IJU1 Displaces Hie Dis trict and Is Taken Up For Consider- tion and Rend For Amendment. Ollier Watlilngton News. Washington, Dec. 10. — When tho senate convened today Mr. Chandler of New Hampshire, Mr. Bate of Tennessee and Mr. Turley of Tennessee, who heretofore during tho present session had not been in attendance, were in their seats. Charles A. Towne, appointed to suc ceed the late Senator C. K Davis of Minnesota, was also in attendance. Mr. Nelson of Minnesota presented tho credentials of Mr. Towne and they were read. Mr. Chandler of New Hampshire, chairman of the committee on privileges and elections, directed attention to the last clause of the credentials which was that Mr. Towne should hold his seat until his “successor was elected and qualified.” He said that the constitu tion provided simply that tho appointee should hold office until the legislature had met. “In tho credentials presented,” said Mr. Chandler, “the governor has under taken to prescribe the length of the new senator’s term. The added clause of tho credentials is supcrflous. I desire simply to call attention to this fact and have no intention to object to the swear ing in of Mr. Towne.” Tiie now senator was conducted to tho desk by Mr. Nelson and the oath of office was administered by Mr. Frye, the president pro. tern. Mr. Towne was congratulated warmly by many of his colleagues as he took his seat on the Democratic side of the cham ber. Inaugural Committee Appointed. A bill to provide for tho api>oiinmei!t of an additional district judge in tho northern judicial district of Ohio was passed. Mr. Hanna offered a resolution that a committee of three senators be appointed by the president pro. tem. to make tiie necessary arrangements for the inaugu ration of the president of the United States March 4. Under the rules tho resolution went over. Tho senate, after tho transaction of some routine business, at 12:15a, on mo tion of Mr. Lodge, went into executive eession. APPROPIATiON BILL IS UP JMstrlct of Columbia Goes Over to Next Week. Washington, Dec. 10.—Today under the rules of the house belonged to the District of Columbia committee, but owing to tho desire of tho leaders to proceed with tho legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill, District day was postponed until a week from tomorrow. The legislative bill was im mediately taken. Mr. Bingham of Pennsylvania, who was in charge of tho measure, made a preliminary statement of its contents, and the bill was read for amendment nuder tho 5-minute rule. Mauley Will Not Accept. ■Washington, Dec. 10.—Hou. Joseph Mauley of Maine had an interview with President McKinley thisafternoon when the question of his accepting tho office of commissioner of internal revenue was decided. It is understood that there is legal objection to tho president continu ing the vacancy for several months as suggested by Mr. Mauley and that the latter will not accept tho office. Tho appointment probably will be offered to Mr. Yerkes of Kentucky very soon. Cotton Acreage. Washington, Dec. 10.— The agricul tural department cr.)p reports give the cotton acreage as 25,024,724. CIGARETTES PUT ON SALE Judge Sneed Decides the Tennessee Raw Unconstitutional. Kxoxviiae, Deo. 10.—Cigarettes are now on sale in Knoxville. Judgo J. W. Sneed of the Knox county circuit court this morning held that the anti-cigar ette law passed by tho Tennessee legis lature in 1H)9 was unconstitutional and void. This is the law lately passed upon by the United States supreme court in the case of W. B. Austin versus state of Tennessee. Judge Sneed’s holding is predicated upon a point not raised in the Austin case, that the act os recorded in Nashville does not bear the signature of tho speaker of the house of represen tatives. This was proven by an affida vit from the secretary of state. Immediately after tho decision was announced, one dealer placed cigarettes on sale and others wired orders to cigar ette factories. Slain by a Negro Preacher. Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 10.—Infor mation has reached here of a killing on the Bosley Southern railroad, 10 mile« west of Bessemer. Rev. Zob Wake field, a negro minister, became jealous of attcutious which have been paid his wife by another negro, Arniistead Muck- liu.uud arming himself with tv revolver he went gunning for the latter. Com ing np with Mackliu he fired on him inflicting a wound which afterward proved fatal. Injured by an Explosion. Gloucester, O., Dec. 10.—While at tempting to throw out some dynmite at Jobs mine at Trimble, O., today, a ter rific explosion occurred which shocked the country for miles around. Both eyes were blown out of Dow LeFevre, and John Moody and Charles Karns were seriously injured by tho explosion. Tho accident gave rise to reports that there had been an explosion in the mine. SIX DAYS’ BICYCLE RACE. Miller and Wnlthour Quit—Dnjtose Madly Hurt In a Fail. NrwYork, Dec. 10. —A large crowd remained in Madison Square Garden all night to watch the men in rho six days’ bicycle race. At 4 o’clock, during a burst of speed, the pace for which was set by Harry Elkos, the riders made rings about Miller and when he was relieved at 4:11 by Walt hour, his team mate, he had lost four laps. At 5 o’clock Miller and Walthour were last in tho team race, due to the former champion’s slow riding. Miller was ill and Walthour, discour aged at the poor condition of his part- ner, quit the .rack shortly after (5 o’clock. A few minutes later it was learned that the team was about to quit. Miller’s stomach failed him and he said he thought his race was finished. Walthour was willing to go ahead, but as there were no individual prizes ho was forced to quit. At :3:45 o’clock Pierce’s handlebar was bent and be fell. DuBois, who followed, tumbled over him and Albert also weut into the mixup, making it a rather bad affair. Albert had his knees scratched, while DuBois sustained a contused shoulder. DEATH OF EX-SENATOR IRBY He Was For Years a Conspicuous Figure In ^outli Carolina Politics. Laurens, S. C., Dec. 10.—Colonel John Laurens Manning Irby, former United States senator, died here yester day after an illness of three weeks. Ho was educated at the University of Vir ginia and Princeton. In lyTO, when but 21 years old, he took an active part in the Hampton campaign, doing able ser vice. He took no further interest in polities till the next revolution, that of 1890, when the reform movement, with Till man at the head, swept out of power that element. He was Tillman’s field marshal and was responsible for the overwhelming victory that followed. The defeat of Senator Hampton was not considered possible by thousands until it wa.. accomplished. Irby was elected to the United States senate over him by a considerable majority. During his term as senator Irby and Tillman quarreled about a small matter. At the end of his term he did not stand for re-election. After tho death of Sen ator Earle he entered the race with Evans and McLnurin and sustained his Hist defeat. Since that time he refused to have anything to do with politics and successful^' practiced law. THREE KILLED IN A WRECK Conductor Glover and Two Tramps Cm-lied to Death. Chattanooga, Doc. 10.—A wreck oc curred Saturday night on tho Southern railway 3 miles south of Sanford, re sulting in the death of Conductor David L. Glovor and two unknown tramps. Two cars of frioght No. (53, southbound, jumped tho track. Before the track was cleared freight No. 41, southbound, ar rived at Sanford. Conductor Glover was ordered to detach tho engine and proceed to the assistance of No. 03, No. 41, 32 cars, being left at the top of tho grade. In leaving No. 41 some ono forgot to set the brakes and tho train of 32 cars moved down the grade,attaining a fright ful speed, crashing into the locomotive and rear of 61, wrecking the engine and demolishing nearly the entire train. Engineer Morrissey and his fireman saw the danger in time to escape, but Glover was caught under a car and killed. Two unknown tramps, stealing u ride in one of the coal cars, were also killed. RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED Federation of Lab >r Appeals to Cou> gross Hor Support. Louisville, Doc. 10. — Immediately following the call to order this morning the resolutions committee of the Fed eration of Labor submitted its report. Tho first resolution recommended by tho committee was one reaffirming its favorable position on tho initiative and refeudutn which was adopted by the convention by a vote of 86 to 58 after a brief debate. Then following in rapid succession were adopted resolutions requesting sup. port by congress of a bill for tho higher education of the blind; in favor of an 8-hour bill for all postoffice employes, to bo introduced at the coming session of congress ami in favor of municipal ownership of utilities. Spoke at $10 a Word. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 10.—One of the most remarkable eases tried in tho circuit court at Jacksonville in years was for domination of character. Ed ward J. Murphy charged Mrs, Leonora Jackson, widow of the Jute Thomas Jackson with referring to him as rob bing her and sued for $5,000 damages. Tho jury returned a verdict for tho plaintiff in the emu of $100. The full sentence alleged to have been uttered against the plaintiff cou-isterl of just ton words and the jury figured it out at |10 a word. Rev. Johnson Acquitted. Bamberg, S. 0., Dec. 10.—Rev. Wil liam E. Johnson preached to a largo congregation in tho Baptist church on Sunday. At 6:20 Sunday morning the jury in his case rendered a verdict ac quitting him of the murder of William T. Bellinger, court stenographer of the second circuit. Johnson tfent from the courtroom to his home, and after spend ing a few hours there repaired to his church, where bo was greeted by a large congregation. Killed by a Falling Limb. Statesville, N. 0., Dec. 10.—David Steele, a farmer, was killed by a fulling limb. Ho had felled a tree from which a limb bad broken off and lodged in a nearby tree, which was dislodged and ■truck him on the head, crashing tho ■kail. Death of Major Sweeney. San Diego, Cal., Dec. 10.— Major Henry Sweeney, U. 8. A., retired, is dead in this city, aged 6!) years. He entered the army in New York in 1664. GAFFNEY, 8. C„ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1900. LI RUNG CHANG'S SECRETARY ARRESTED Charged With Communicat ing With the Boxers. CHINESE TROOPS RETREAT Allies Occupy Their Position Without Opposition—Swedish Murderer Be headed—Czar Continues to Improve. Pro-Boer Meeting Prohibited. Shanghai, Deo. 10.—Li Hung Chang’s Mancha secretary, Yiko, has been ar rested by order of Field Marshal Count Von Waldcrsee on the charge of com municating with tho Buxers. Operations In China. Berlin, Dec. 10. — Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee telegraphs from Peking, under date of Saturday, Dec. 8, that tho two detachments of troops from Tieu-Tsiu, commanded by Colonel Lohr- Scheldt and Major Falkeuhyu, which had been proceeding against a consider able force of Chinese regulars who had taken up a position at Tsaug-Chou, 90 kilometers southward of Tien-Tsin, have occupied the place without opposition and that tha columns are returning to Ticu-Tsiu. British Elections. London, Dec. 10.—Sir A. Acland- Hood (Conservative) has been re-elected to tho house of commons from the west, or Wellington division of Somerset. He had no opposition. The Right Hon. St. John Broderick has been re-elected to the house of commons from the Guild ford division of Surrey, in the Conserva tive interest, without opposition. Cap tain E. G. Prettyman (Conservative) has been re-elected without opposition for the Woodbridge division of Suffolk. Nordlund Beheaded. Vkstraas, Sweden, Dec. 10.—Philip Nordlund, wiio on May 17 last as the steamer Prins Carl, on which he was a passenger, was passing Quicksand, mur dered seven men and wounded five oth ers, a woman and a boy, subsequently escaping in a boat to Keeping, and who was convicted and sentenced to death in June last, was beheaded today. The condemned man chanted the verse of Absalom as he laid his head upon the block. I’ro-Iioer .Meeting Prohibited. Liverpool, Dec. 10. — A pro-Boer meeting, at which Miss Maud Gonne was to preside tonight, was prohibited by the police. Tho returning members of the Royal Canadian regiment, which left Loudon this morning, arrived here during the day.' They received ovations from large crowds and were entertained at lunch by the lord mayor, Mr. Arthur Crosthwaite, and tho corporation of Liverpool. Marlborough's Appeal Dismissed. London, Dec. 10.—The appeal oonrt has dismissed the appeal of the Duke of Marlborough and has confirmed tho de cision of Judge Byrue in tho chancery division of tiie high court of justice, which gave Lillian, Duchess of Marl borough, (formotly Mrs. Louise Hum- mersley of New York and now Lady William Beresford) a jointure of £1,500 yearly. Canadians Leave For Home. London, Dec. 10.—The detachment of the Royal Canadian regiment, con sisting of Companies A, B and I, which reached England about a fortnight ago on its return home from South Africa, left London this morning for Liverpool The Canadians will sail on tho steamer Lake Champlain tomorrow. Russian Wheat Crop. Sr. Petersburg, Dec. 10.—The offi cial estimates for this winter and spring crop in 64 departments of European Russia are as follows: Wheat, 058.800,- 000 poods; rye, L4 1 )],700,000 poods and oats 721,600,(.'JO. Czar's Condition SntUfaotory. Livadia, Doc. 10.—The czar’s physi cian issued tho following bulletin todayi “The czar’s sleep and appetite are very good. His temperature and pulse are normal.” EVERY OPERATOR WENT OUT .Joaquin Valley DlvUlon of the Santa Fe Tied Up. Fresno, Cal, Dec. 10. — John W. Hays, local chairman of the Order of Railway Telegraphers, and member of the Chicago grievance committee, makes the following statement in regard to the strike of operators on tho San Joaquin valley division of the Santa Fe: “As far as can be ascertained everv op rater on the San Joaquin valley di vision went oat ut 5 o’clock Sanday. J. A. Newman, general chairman of the order, has wired me as follows: “Compauj* show* evidence of an early settlemcut of strike. Dispatcher’s office here says all the trains are on time and that only four men are out, but opera tors along the line say the strike is solid. ” Womnn Brutally Murdered. Bolivar, Tenn., Doc. 10.—Charles Morrow, a negro, emptied the contents of a double barrelled shotgun into the breast and face of his wife. Then ho struck her with the weapon, imbedding one of the hammers in her skull over the eyes. Next he saturated her cloth ing with coal oil and set fire to them. The woman’s streams attracted atten tion, but too late, as she died soon after ward. New Line of Steamers. Norfolk, Doc. 10.—The Standard Oil company and its associate interests arc rapidly acquiring a foothold hereabouts for an extensive foreign trade. The steamer Thompson of the Rockefeller line of tank stcamphips has arrived here for coal, which she will deliver at Bos ton. This is tho first vessel of an exfen- rfive fleet lo bo operated between New England ports and Norfolk. LAFAYETTE LITTLEJOHN. Account of Ills Death and Burial and Short Sketch of Hls Life. The following, from the Joncsville correspondent of the Union Times, is an account of the death, and a short sketch of the life of Mr. Layfayette Littlejohn: ‘‘Mr. W Lafayette Littlejohn died at the home of his brother, Mr. K. Littlejohn, in our town on Nov. 30th. Mr Littlejohn was thirty-one years of age and had in (hat short perion of time accomplished a good deal in the business world and had also accumu lated considerable property. A month ago Mr. Littlejohn was com plaining of headache and bad feeling and shortly after betook his bed with a chill, lie had also been troubled with indigestion for a long time and it was evident from the first that Mr. Littlejohn was dangerously ill with fever and every attention possible was given him. Drs. Sothard and Douglass, of Jonesviile. and Drs. Jef feries and Nott, of Spartanburg, and a trained nurse from Spartanburg all attended him as well as his own loved ones but all this did not succeed and Lafayette gradually grew worse until death claimed him as its victim at 10 o’clock last Saturday morning, sur rounded by father, mother, otly brother and two sisters, besides many relatives and friends. After Mr. Littlejohn completed his education he went to Texas looking for a country in which to locate for life, hut he returned to his native State and after a few years in busi ness at Gaffney he came to Jonesville and settled down for life. He was a stockholder in the J. J. Littbjihn Co., store, a stockholder and secre tary of the Knitting Mills and a large stockholder and president of the Al pha Cotton Mill. He was energetic, persevering and punctual in business, consequently he was very successful. His remains were laid to rest Satur day evening in the family burying ground, on Mr. YV. T. Littlejohn’s place, near Jonesville, in the presence of a large congregation of relatives and friecds Rev. A. A. James read the burial service of his church and Mr. \V. F. McArthur, of Gaffney, made some very touching and appro priate remarks us his teacher and intimate friend. Thus has a useful, energetic and promising young man passed away.” KILLING HOGS. People of Corinth Takluic Advantage of the Cool Spell for That Purpose. (Correspondence of The Ledger.! Corinth, Dec. 10 —The most of our people have taken the advantage of the cold weather this week and killed their hogs. YY’e also hope that they will take advantage of the market and raise more of what they ha ' to eat and not raise so much CO. a. Mr. Robert Nance and Mr. Billy Bentley, both of Adamsburg, Union county, have been in our section this week visiling relatives and friends. YVe had the pleasure of attending a sociable at the residence of Mr. and Mr.*. J. S. Littlejohn’s last Friday night. A good crowd was present After spending ^evs-ral pleasant hours all returned to their homes. The re Cent rains have put the roads in a bud condition. The people of this section were .-hocked to hear of the death of Mr Hughes, which occurred near Blacks burg. Rev. Mr. Tate has resigned as pas tor at this place. He is an able preacher and has done much good in our community. Miss Connie Banes, of Anbury, spent la-t Fridav night with Misses Della and Eiizi Kirby. Miss Connie is one of Asbury’s most charming young ladies. The debating society at this place Is progressing nicely. YY’e hope that the good work wiil go on. Tho Broad River Sunday School Union will meet at this place on Sat urday before tho fifth Sunday in this month. A large crowd is ex pected to be present. Miss Y’irgie Tate, of YVebster, visit ed relatives in our section last week. Bill Hpains Greatest Need. Mr. R. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain, spends his winters at Aiken, 8. C. YYfeak nerves had caused severe pains in the back of his head. On using Electric Bitters, America’s greatest Blood and Nerve Remedy, all pains soon left him. He says this grand medicine is what his country needs. All America knows that it cures liver and kidney trouble, purifies the blood, tonea up the stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life into every muscle, nerve and organ of the body. If weak, tired or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents. Sold by‘ Cherokee Drug Co. The only reason wbv some people are ctoslcLred relizioue is becau e they n a'te a greit de i! of noisi la t! • church. YVhen you need a soothing and besting antiseptic application for any purpose, use the original DeYY'itt’s YYltch Huzei Salve, a well known cure for piles and skin diseases. It heals sores without leaving a soar. Beware of counterfeits. Cherokee Drug Co. The Sierra Nevada range of moun- t ans in Californa in nearly 500 miles long, 70 wide and from 7,000 ip 15 000 feet high. DeYVitt’s Little Early Risers are dainty little pills, but they never fail to cleanse the liver, remove obstruc tions and invigorate the system. Cherokee Drag Co. OPERATORS' STRIAE HAS UTILE EFFECT Galveston Division of Santa Fe Only Affected. BARE MAKES STATEMENT About oOO Went Out—Many Have Re turned to Work—Traffic Is Uninter rupted by the Strike—'Situation us Given Out by the Operators. Chicago, Dec. 10.—From advices re ceived today the officials of tho Santa Fo company are fully convinced that tho telegraphers’ strike is nearly over. At 10 o’clock Third Vico President Barr re ceived from General Manager Mudge, at Topeka, the following: “Man at YVichita is sending messages to all operators telling them that they have agreed with President Ripley to arbitrate and that they can return to work subject to call again.” Regarding the message, Mr. Barr said: “So far as tho railroad company is concerned there has been no agreement to arbitrate and this action on the part of Newman simply means that the strike is fizzling out. President E. P. Ripley confirmed Mr. Barr’s assertion that there had been no agreement to arbitrate und emphatically reiterated his statement of Saturday that “no operators who had joined this strike in violating the agreement with the company will bo re-employed.” BARR ON THE SITUATION. Ho Says the Strike Hus Little Kll'cet oti 4'roillc. . Chicago, Dec. 10.—J. M. Barr, third vice president of tho Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, declared today that the railroad operators who struck were not affecting the road, except on the Galves ton division. Between 400 and 509 men, he taid, were still out on the- southern Kansas division, tho Oklahoma division and the western division. L. J. Polk, general manager of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe, wired Mr, BaiT today that 21 freight trains on the northern division and 12 on the south ern division were running us usual Of 82 men sent to take tiie places of strikers 19 weut to work, the others deserting. The Santa Fe general manager ut Los Angeles telegraphed that tho road was running as usual in the valley division, competent men having been secured for all but four unimportant stations. .Many strikers have returned to work. Fruit shippers, Mr. Devine said, would find that the Santa Fe could handle bus iness up to the limit of their equipment. Cattle trains are being mateiially de layed, said Mr. Barr. YVe are having po trouble in getting men. One hun dred men from here and as many from other cities have been sent to Topeka, from which place they will be sent to other points as needed. 1 feel sure there will bo no sympathetic strike of men in other branches of the service.” newman Makes a denial Claims That the Prospects Are Bright For a Victory. Wichita, Kan., Dec. }0.—The follow ing statement was issued at 11 o’clock today by General Ohairmau Newman of the Santa Fe system of telegraphers. “At this hour the situation is brighter than it has ever been since the strike was inaugurated. Word lias come to me from different sources that the Santa Fo officials are sending out bogus tele grams over my alleged signatures where* in I order the men to return to work, us tiie strike is temnorarily adjusted. I brand these and all similar statements a base lie, made use of by tho railroad officials to deceive the operators and to get them to return to work in order that the congested condition of freight and passenger traffic may be relieved.” THE STRIKE IS SPREADING £an Francisco Affected—Only a Few Operators Out. Stockton, Cal, Dec. 10.—The strike of the telegraph operators in Santa Fe has extended to the Sun Francisco and San Joaquin valley road, but not over one- half the men weut ou{. After a confer ence of the local committee lasting sev eral hoars it is reported to have left the question of walking out to the discre tion of each operator. At tho four prin cipal points on tho valley road the men are still at their keys. These are: Ba kersfield, Stockton. Antioch and Point Richmond, while the train dispatcher, who is not included in the strike, is working at Fresno. Killing at Wlnusboro. Winnsboro, 8. O., Dec. 10.—Amos E. Davis Shot and instantly killed S. J. Lyles. The coroner’s jury has exoner ated Davis. Both parties are prominent citizens and well connected. The affair happened at Davis’ gate, Lyles having called him oat. An “unfortauate ne cessity” is stated to have caused the homicide. Mining Property .Sold. Nogales, A. T., Dec. 10. — It is learned on good authority that George Westinghoase of Pittsbnrg has bought the entire Travis grant, comprising 7,000 acres, and intends to erect a plant of the San Joan river and a smelter and build a railway connecting tue mines, the redactions works, etc., at Nogales. Robbed In a Sleeping Car. Jacksonvilue, Fla., Deo. 10.—J. T. Blanford of Now York reports that be was robbed of 44,000 shares of stock in the Rio Honda Copper company of Now Mexico, while on his way sooth, he al* legiug that the certificates were taken from his grip in a sleeping car. Oitendofer Out of Danger. New York, Dec. 10.—Oswald Otten- dofer, editor of The Stoatz Zeitung, on whom a surgical operation was per formed several days ago, was reported today to bo out of all danger. MAKE OTHERS HAPPY. What We Should Do When the ChrlstuiMN Holidays Come. (Correspondence of The LedKcr) Philadelphia, Pa., D<-c 7—Tbe question of most absorbing interest to c-veryooe ut this Henson of the year is, “What can I do to make somebody happy when the merry Christmas day roils roundV” There are bo many things to attract our at tention—making pretty waists and gowns fur I he holiday parties we ex pect to attend ; going to Ihe matinees, which the theatres make so attractive during the gay December month, re ceiving and returning calls—the-e are only a few of the many pleasures and duties that consume cur time In tho early winter season, so that we are apt to become selfish in our thoughts and to forget that there are ethers less fortunate than oureelves whom it is our duty to remember. There is always something fur us tc do—the simplest act sometimes goer farFhest in making a heart glad; e word of sympathy and iove to every one and good will to all your fellow- men is a belter way to remember oui Lora’s day than the bestowal of costly gifts and presents without the right spirit. The shops are beginning to look vi ry gay with decorations of spicy pines, lirs and hc.iilcckb. fragtant with u sweet breath of ihe woods. Every store has some speeiul attrac tion for the approaching holidays. In one of our largest stort-s the entire fifth floor has been transformed inic a tvp ; cal Swiss village. The narrow, crooked streets are lined on both sidv.s with liny booths and shops There you find the real old Germai wood-carrier; a clock-maker and young girls sitting at large, clumsy embroidery frames weaving btuulilu designs with gav silks and jarm with no patterns to guide them Scenery representing the beautiful snow-clad mountains of the Alps h cleverly and artistically arranged to form the perspective view, and will colored lights deftly placed,’ he bright glow, peculiar to these high moun tain villages, seems perfect. YY’ntrt tho streets converge at the centre t quaint fountain throws its crystal spray high in tne air, while tiny golc fish swim around in the moss covered basin. Close by is an ancient look ing barnyard with pretty cows chickens and goats roaming withir the enclosure. This is the special delight of the children and generally there is a row of them peeping be tween the bars. The restaurant h liberally patronized—the viands ar- appetizing and the lassies in theii picturesque costumes adu to the at tractiveness. They wear short full skirts and either a bright crimson waist or one of soft while mull, but always with a tight, black velvet bodice laced up the front. Their slippers are high-heoled with bright ribbons crossing the instep twice ano tied in a small bow. The hair is curled back loosely in a rather low pompadour, with ono long, thica cur from the back resting on the lefi shoulder. By the way, this style oi coiffure has been adopted by th< “swell set” and is quite the latesi thing for evening wear. A; ropo :o “things stylish” every garmeni must have a touch of gold. G>:d seems to be tbe dominant chord it' all the harmonious creations thi.- season. The newr velvet Boiero tui- ban is studded with gold spangles; tho. military coat collars have several rows of^gold braid running around, hut 1 have not time lo describe tb< •letr-ils now. All the neckwear eon- c; i?for out-door wear are made o for cluniile or chiffon. The firs two being the most popular, but n imy case they must be very lor g— j'ist off the ground. Black, or gray, of the most silvery shade, in th» chenille seem to be the favorites There tire many beautiful things to tell you about some other time as seen by a Quaker Maid. A Narrow K»ca|>«. Thankful w’ords written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart, of Groton, 8. D.: “YY’at taken with a bad cold which settled on my lungs; cough set in and finally terminated in consumption. Four doctors gave me up, saying I could live but a short lime. I gave myself up to my Savior, determined if 1 could not stay with my friends on earth, I would meet my absent onet- above. My husband was advised !<• get Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I gave it a trial, took in all eight bot tles. It has cured me. und, thank. God, I am saved and now a well und healthy woman.” Trial bottle free at Cherokee Drug Co. Regular sizt 50c and $1.00. Guaranteed or price refunded. Those who notice the rapid growth of their linger nails should be happj for it is considered lo indicate good health. Many persons have had the experi ence of Mr. Peter Sherman, of North Stratford, N. H., who says, “For years I suffered torture from chronic indigestion, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure made a well man of me.” It digests what you eat und is a certain cure for dyspepsia and every form of stomach trouble. It gives relief at once even in the worst cases, and can’t help but do you good. Chero kee Drug Co. Contentment is more satisfyingthan exhilaration. A discontented spirit makes the way of life seem long and bard. Tho most eff olive Utile liver pids made are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They never gripe. Chero kee Drug Co. S1.00 A YEAR. BULLETIN CAUSES A BREAK IN COTTON I ’ March Contracts Drop 60 Points In 5 Minutes. MAY ALSO DECLINES 8$ Report Plaeea This Year's Yield at 10,100,000 Bales and Prices Qo Down Like • Flash—Later on the Market Strengthens Again. New York, Dec. 10.—Tha cotton mar ket opened with prices 8 points higher to 5 points lower and all the forenoon exhibited intense uervousuess though ruling comparatively tame in specula tive sense. Soon after the call a sharp rally oo* curred in a flurry of room and outside covering, started by a sudden shift iu the trend of fluctuations in Liverpool. Thereafter variations in the local pit were narrow with the market appa rently iu a position to bolt either way upon the slightest provocation. Late iu the morning shorts made a wild dash to cover ou rumors that tho goverumeut report had become known and was bullish. Prices advanced 15 points ou these reports. At midday just before the govern- meut report reached the exchange prices showed a slight uet advance over Satur day’s closing figures. Soon after 12 o’clock the government report estimat ing the cotton crop at 10,100,000 bales on an acreage of 25,034,734 wa* an nounced. This was more than 250,000 bales in excess of the popular estimate and caused a panic to sell, under which prices dropped 40 to 50 points iu a few miuutes. luteuse excitement prevailed and the selling was enormous. lairge blocks of long cotton was dumped on the mar ket which had been bought ou the bullish rumors. Europe and the south were also heavy f ’'ers. Ou the break March dropped from 9.54 to 9.04; Janu ary from 9.04 to 9.20, and May from 9.45 to 9.00. BREAK AT NEW ORLEANS Dcarisli Crop Bulletin Causes a Paulo on 'Change. New Orleans, Dec. 10.—Tho bureau report came like a thunder clap to the local cotton market today. It had beeu eagerly anticipated, but before it was read ou the floor of tho exchange at 11 o’clock there were perhaps uot hall’ a dozen members of that body who be lieved that it would exceed 9,750,000 bale.3. YVheu the figures, 10,100,000 bales, were givcu the effect ou the market was instantaneous. It dropped like a flash. Iu less than five miuutes from the reading of tho report March contracts hail declined 53 points, from 9.40 to 8.87, while May, during the same time, went from 9.33 to 9.00, a drop of 33 points. It was shown, therefore, that the greatest weakness is iu the near months. After the sensational decliue the mar ket showed a disposition to rally aud to reach a level agaiu. UNIQUE CASE AT BEAUFORT Man Impersonates a Woman’s Hus* band and Is Convicted of Rape. Beaufort, N. C., Dec. 10.—In 1066 a mau named Breaks was charged with criminal assault, he haviug imperson ated a woman’s husband at uight. I’he evidence on this point was clear, but the supreme court held that such fraud was not rape. Such a case was abso lutely novel in the North OaroUua courts. The legislature in 1881 enacted a law making this offense rape and fixing tho penalty at not less than teu years’ im prisonment. Many persons thought there never would be another such case, but the one tried this week iu Beaufort county was of the same character. A white man, Charles Williams, suc cessfully impersonated the husbaud of a woman who proved a high character. Williams was convicted aud given a loug sentence. PAPERS WERE IRREGULAR. Why Governor Thomas Refused to llouor the Requisition. Denver, Dec. 10. — “My reasons,” said Goveruor Thomas, “for refusing to honor the requisition papers of Governor Mount of Indiana for Cliutou Orman were that they were uot made out in correct form. I have sent them back to have them rectified.” Governor Thomas denied that the re fusal of Governor Mount to allow tho Kentucky authorities to extradite W. 8. Taylor, former governor of that state, charged with complicity iu the murder of Goebel, hadiu any manner influenced him. Orman is charged with having swiudled J. Mayer Green of Valparaiso aut of $10,000. Clerk Burned to Death. Goldsboro, N. O., Dee. 10.—Jameo Robinson, a salesman in a clothing store at Cliutou, was burned to death while waiting on a customer. While showing a suit of clothes he struck a swinging lam]), which fell to the floor and ex ploded. Robinson’s clothing was sat urated with oil aud was soon enveloped in flames. Before assistance could be rendered he was so badly burned that be died iu a short time. Died From Natural Causes. Nf.wton, N. O., Dec. 10.—Tbe Travis mystery has beeu cleared. After hav iug beeu buried three weeks the body was exhumed aud the fact developed that he hod not been murdered as sup posed, but bad died from a cancerous growth ou the brain. The county offi cials had offered a reward of fJOU for the supposed slayer of Travia. Death of Captain Gtbseo. Huntington, W. Va., Dec. 10.—Gap- taiu Eustace Gibson, former congress man and h confederate veteran, died al Qiiiteu this morning.