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PUB I Job Printing i In Different Colors 1 At the Right Price Our Readers hould Trade With O Our Advertisers ! VOLUME VIII NO. 52. OXFORD, N. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1896. $1.00 PER ANNUM. A FEW BITES. MISS JEANNETTE BIGGS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. BILLY BROWN IN JAIL. STARTING WELL. DIED SUDDENLY. II II v V. J 1? t5C'tBTP; i,-'yBP!'-,WJr E I f I II fill II I I I N 3 t ; Si ! t I i i I ? 1 i! SI ! I 1 1 c SIM MONS regulator7 GOOD FOR EVERYBODY and everyme needs it at all times of the year. Malaria is always about, and the only preventive and reUef is to keep the Liver active. You must help the Liver a bit, and the best helper is the (Did Friend, SlM- 1 MONS LIVER REGULATOR, the RED Z. ! Mr. C. Hirn-od. of Lancaster, Ohio, says: "Sl.M.MONS LIVER REGULATOR j broke a case of Malarial Fever of three ; years' standing tor me, and less than one bottle did the business. 1 shall use 1 :t when in need, and recommend it." Be sure that vou get it. Always look for the RED Z on the package. And don't forget the word REGULATOR. It is SlA MONS LIVER REGULATOR, and there is onlv one. and every one who takes it is sure to be benefited. THE BENEFIT IS ALL IN THE REMEDY. Take it also for Biliousness and Sick Headache ; both ars caused by a sluggish Liver. J. H. Zeilin & Co., Philadelphia. JACKSON L I TO DATE CONFECTIONER -OFFERS TO-DAY- Malasa Grapes, Lemon?. XXXX Apples, Ca'awba Grapes, Florida Oransrea, Aspenwali Bananas, Full Line Tenny's Fine Candies. HOT CHOCOLATE ON DRAUGHT ! Everyttiiug good al Jackson's. 57 EDM 'AN "5 FOR S1 EAD- I N ALL ITS FOFMS ' -ff : AND FOR NEURALGIA. TRADE MARK TH0U5AND5 HAVE BEEN CURED BY IT. 25&50A BOTTLE A5K YOUR DRUGGIST FOR IT. JOHN P STEDMAN, Manufacturer OXFORD. AJ.C5 Here's Greetings To One and All ! Paris Bros. Have moved into Their new store Next door to Cooper's Bank Building, And have started The New Year With new zeal, New energy, New Goods, and They want New customers. All of their Old customers Are invited to Call and see them At their new store Fall and Winter Dress Goods, Capes, Wraps, &c, Are going Mighty cheap To make room for Their Spring Stock. mma Little Minnows of News Caught in the Stream of a Week's Happenings Mr. A. A. Clay, of Clay, was on our streets Wednesday. Prof. A. Baker, of Fairport, was on our streets Tuesday. Droves of horses and mules con tinue to eouie to Oxford. Mr. Pa"1 Graham has returned and can be found at his office. Judge Graham is at home again, and is much improved in health. The Riverside Cigar is solid Ha- vana vUv them at D. J. Goech's. Mr. C. J. Gregory, who was quite sick several days, is out again. Mrs. W. W. Jones, who has been quite sick, we are glad to note is im proving. Mr. Goodson, a tobacco dealer of Danville. Va., was on our streets Thursday. Miss Lottie Britt returned Wed nesday from a visit to relatives in Henderson- Thornwell Lanier left Monday evening for Washington City on legal Busiuess. Mr. Ernest Edgerton, the polite clerk of Mr. J. S. Brown,"" is on a visit to relatives in Warren. Write Riverside Cigar Co., Dan ville, Va.. for samples and prices of strictly tine hand-made cigars. The trlass that has been put in the new Baptist Church, is of a beau tiful design and much admired. The Directors of the Orphan Asylum held an important meeting some nights ago at thac Institution. Twin girls were born unto Mr. and Mr.. J. T. Sizemore a few days ago, but they lived only a few hours. Mr. Abner Newton, near Wilton, killed a hog a few days ago nineteen months old that weighed 549 pounds net. The home of Mr. Thos. W. Win ston now possesses another sweet messenger of love that of a little girl. The various ice houses were fill ed during the severe cold weather that we experienced during the first of thB week. Prof. W. H. P. Jenkins, of Zicbo, was in town Tuesday, assist ing Mr. T. D. Waller in apportion- Mi. H. H. Harper, of Franklin- ton, and brother of our Mr. E. W. Harper, has accepted a position on the Public Ledger. We more than regret to learn of the sickness of our friend, Mr. John A. Waller, of Knap of Reeds. Wish him a speedy recoyery. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hester, died at their home -r TTT -1 1 V t near Hester, on weanesaay nigni, and was buried on Thursday. Messrs. W. H. Waller, of Lyon, J. P. Hargrove, of Fairport, James T. Morris, of Sunset, and W. P. Ijyon, of Wilton called to see the editor Tuesday. Messrs. Paris iJro., are now nicely fixed up in their new store Eext to the Cooper Bank Building. Remember the place as they are pre pared to offer you bargains m goods. Try Riverside and Ozone cigars they ar-b the best at the Osborn House. Oxford is blessed in having a photographer who ranks at the head of his profession in the person of J. D, Brinkley, Esq. We are pleased to learn that his fame is such that he is receiving orders for nice work from Baltimore. Mr. Oscar Baker and Miss Lil lian Mead were married at Chase City, Va., on Wednesday, and ar rived in Oxford on the evening train, and were tendered a reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs..R. Brough ton. Mr. Baker is a nephew of Mr. Broughton, Mr. Joe Webb, the live dealer in finely finished hard wood tastefully and artistically put together in the shape of furniture, is now offering excellent bargains to the public, and ask you to read his advertisement and go forthwith and take advan tage of th e rare opportunity. -Rev. W. A. Pattillo returned to Oxford Monday, and took charge of the school taught by Rev. M. C Ransom, who retires to do Mission ary work in the State. Rev Pattillo is one of our able colored teachers and has under his charge 175 chil dren. and we welcome him back to his native county. Ozone Cigar is hand made, long Havana filler at J. P. teaman's. Col. L. Edwards. Mai. B. S. Rovster. counsel for Mr. J. W. Brown in the suit in Wake Superior Court against him on account of the passage of the fraudulent assign ment act. left for Raleigh on Wed nesday. Capt. A. S. Peace, one of the tiulv faithful of the noble Third also went along to help his partner, Billy Brown out. We know from experience that every bodv dislikes to take medicine when they need it, but if you must do it why J. (i. Hall is undoubtedly tne place to hnv if inst now as he has lowered prices several notches as will be seen from his advertisement elsewhere. Digest what he says in his message and take advantage of the offer ha makes on several lines of goods. Wins the Prize Offered by the Editor Richmond Times. A prize was offered to little folks, both boys and girls, by the editor of the Richmond Times for the best let ter giving an account of how Thanks giving Day was spent. The letters of the contestants were published in the Times and last Sunday's issue of that paper contained the following announcement: best letter, all "The prize for the things considered, goes to little Miss Jeannette Biggs, of Oxford, N. C." We publish the letter: Oxford, N. C, Dec. 21, 1895. Mr. Editor, Dear Sir: You ask us to give an account of how we spent Thanks giving Day. Now, Mr. Editor, Thanksgiving Day brings up recol lections of failure, because the Chapel Hillians on that day met with defeat on Virginia soil; and I as a North Carolinian would have little heart to enter a contest with Virgin ians, but for your impartial account of the football game of Thanksgiv ing Day in which you gave the Tar Heels all but the victory; and thus 1 feel sure that in a contest where you will be judge, Tar Heels may work against others, though they be Vir ginians. Thanksgiving dawned bright and beautiful with us and found us in the possession of a much desired hol iday, with a programme of fun tor the whole day. For several weeks we had looked forward to this festi yal day with greatest pleasure, ex pecting lots of fun; nor were we dis appointed. The early hours of the day were spent in a morning stroll enjoying the bright sunshine in the company of gay and happy children. After which we attended church where the sermon, the music, and all the ser vices were of thanksgiving order the decorations were very beautiful con sisting of ever-greens and beautiful autumn flowers with offerings of grapes and other fruits. After the services at church we at tended a thanksgiving dinner where the big brown gobbler and the many good things generally displayed at a thanksgiving dinner were placed be fore us in the most tempting manner. Af er enioving that rich feast the most important fun in store for us was a game of foot-ball played by the two teams of the cadets of Hor ner Military School. Of course this was very attractive to the young people of Oxford, and the colors of the two teams were, seen displayed by the young ladies who had favor ites in one or the other of the teams. The game was more one of fun than of Interest as no reputation of col leges or friends was at stake. The foot-ball game ended the day. After tea we attended a sociable to which a large crowd of young peo ple were invited. The recitations and music, the songs and the pleasures of the evening were so enjoyed that we were unconscious of how rapidly the hours had passed until the clock struck twelve and caused us, Cinderella-like, to hurry away, not with a glass or a lost slipper, but leaving us the very happiest remembrance of Thanksgiving Day of '95. Wishing you the very happiest Christmas, 1 remain lour little friend, Jeannette Biggs, age 13. .Northside Xotes. The New Year comes in very We regret to know that Mrs. cold. C. H. Allen is on the sick list. Miss Zella Fleming was very sick during the holidays, but we are glad to know she is convalescing. We had the pleasure of meeting with Hard Times Christmas and hearing her splendid vocal capaci ties. Miss Lea Fleming, of Hester, has opened a school at Mr. A. G. Flem ing's. We are glad to welcome her with us. I would like to know of the corre spondents what they think of a fel low when he gets up with his trous ers on and don't know how it came about. Mr. J. M. Beck and Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Coley, from Lunenburg Co., Va., spent the Chiistmas holidays in the neighborhood to the delight of their many relatives and friends. Much success to the editor, corre spondents and the readers of the Public Ledger. May they have a happy, prosperous and successful New Year. I would like to meet that Shake Raff erirl that shinerles so. I would like to talk to her some about dig ging "taters." She seems to talk like she has big feet and can throw sand in a hurry, but that's a game two can play. Some people say talking is cheap, but one Will wains, colored, was tried before 'Squire M. L. Coley last Saturday and was fined $10.00 and cost, $10.30, making $20.30 for using a few curse words in the postoffi.ee at Northside, and refusing to leave when asked to do so. Right dear talk, I think. Magnus Sex Six weeks ago 1 suffered with a verv severe cold ; was almost unab e to speak. My friends all advised me to consult phvsician. Noticing Chamberlain's Cough Kemedv advertised in the St. Paul Volks Zeitunsr I procured a bottle, and after taking it a short while waa entirely well I now most heartily recommend this rem edy to nnyone suffering with ae"ld. Wrn Keil. 678 Relby Ave , St Paul, Minn. For sale by J. G. Hall, druggist. What the Board did on rionday Last Meeting of the School Board. The Board met promptly on Mon day despite the intense cold weather with all the members present, chair man, T. D. Waller, B. I. Breedlove, G. B. Royster, J. P. Thomas and W. H. Garner, with clerk Crews and N. B. Cannady, at their pct. Several persons were allowed re bate on taxes erroneously enlisted. The bond of J. W. Brown, coroner, was presented and accepted. Ordered that J. L. Carrington, of Hampton, I. H. Stigall, J. T. Willev, S. F. Critcher & Co. and M. F. Loonam, Oxford, were granted license to retail liquor until June 30th. Ordered that the County tax of $25 due from the corporation of Ox ford as a license on the Opera House be remitted for 1895. Lauriston Elliott, constable for Oak Hill township, presented his bond and it was accepted. L. D. Estes, constable for Brassfield, and D. A. Moore, of Oxford, also present ed their bonds and were accepted Ordered that the usual allowance of $200 be granted the Granville Grays for the year 1896. Ordered that W. T. Wheeler be al lowed a balance of $46. for balance on contract to T. L. Cannady for building bridge oyer Tar River at Cannady's Mill, said Wheeler hav ing taken the contract of said Can nady for building bridge. T. D. Wal ler rgistered his vote against it. Ordered that Sarah Taylor be placed on outside pauper list at $1. per month. Ordered that the clerk to the Board be instructed not to receive any mer chants purchase returns unless the same has been sworn to according to law. Ordered that T. D. Waller and S. V. Ellis be appointed a Committee to settle with the County Treasurer. Ordered that T, D. Waller be ap pointed a committee to investigate the report of J. M. Sikes, Clerk of the Superior Court. Sheriff Cozart reported the unlists ed taxables collected as follows: State, $881.57; school, $753; county, $1,285 04. Sheriff Cozart reports the amount of taxes collected for all purposes during December as follows: State, $1,120.30; school, $1,152.81; county, $1.136 05; railroad, $103.87; total, $3,512 09. After allowing quite a number, of claims against the county the honor able body adjourned, having done their duty towards the people as weii as the county. It goes without say ing that the Board is one of the best the county has had for years, and the clerk cannot be beat, as well as the able, watchful and efficient at torney, Mr. N. B. Cannady. board of education. lnis body met on luesday last in the County Commissioners room with T. D. Waller, chairman, B. 1. Breed loye, G. B. Royster, W. H. Garner and J. P. Thomas seated around the table, with Prof. W. H. P. Jenkins to assist them in the work. It was ordered that A. S. Peace, Treasurer, be instructed to pay B. E. Moss $10.00 out of unapportioned school fund on account of fine un awfully put down against him Chairman recorded his vote against it. Ordered that the school committee of district 12 for whites be notified to report to this board at next meeting what they have done about securing a lot to build a school house on near Wilkins station, and if they fail to make a report action will be taken to have the school taught at some other place. Ordered that D. N. Huut be ap pointed a school committeeman in district No. 32 in place of Amos Dean, resigned. The account of Treasurer Peace was audited Dy tne committee, Messrs. T. D. Waller and W. H. P Jenkins. They found that he had received from all sources since last settlement, July 2, 1895, $3,585 20 Balance on hand last settlement $72.90, making a total of $3,658.10 Paid out and disbursed since last settlement for all purposes, $450.70 commissions, $9.01. Disbursed and commissions paid, $459.71, leaving a balance on hand in the treasury of $3,198.39. Enelish Spavin Liinlmen removes all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavins, Curus, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bone, Stifles, Sprains, all Swollen Throats, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by J O. Hall, drugclrt. Oxford, N C, Has Located in Oxford. Mr. R, A. Watts, Jr., son of the old reliable and well known Jeweller of Goldsboro, has located in Oxford and rented a window in the grocery store of D. J. Gooch, where he will be glad to do anything in the line of repairing watches, clocks, jewel ry, etc Mr. Watts is an artist in his line and warrants his work. Call and see him. In speaking of Mr. Watts locating in Oxford the Golds boro Headlight says: "Our townsman, Mr. R. A. Watts, Jr., who is quite an expert in the watchmaking and jewelry repairing business will leave this morning for Oxford to engage in business, of his own. Knowing Mr. Watts' ability th.j Headlight feels no hesitancy in commending him to the favor of the Oxford citizens." W hen you neel a new pair of hand made shoes, or repairing done be sure to rail on Monis Bros., the shoe makers on J awyers row. Satisfaction guaranteed. Billy, but Franklin County Billy. Last Fridav J. W. Brown, a young white man from Franklin county, brought a ?mall heifer here and sold her to one of our butchers under sus picious circumstances. As soon as he surmised what was up he took leg bail and made a fine run with a large number of men after him. Oaly five or six colored men had wind enoueh to follow the Franklin Billy and cap ture him after a run of two miles, and brought him back to town and odged him in Hotel de "Royster to await the cominer of court. Ohif Renn cauerht on to a clue and fol- owed it up until he reached Frank in and with the aid of Esquire C. D. Britt found out that Brown was a member of a regular band of thieves and gobbled up two more and never stopped until he landed them in jail -v n -a i . . . . n uxtord wnere they will have the pleasure of eating some of Starya- lon Bill's scanty grub for two weeks or more. It turns out that the heifer be onged to a man in Franklin county, who eame to Oxford, proved his property and carried her home. Death of a Good Citizen. We are called upon to chronicle the death of one of our most worthv armers, Mr. Thos. Averett, who died at the residence of his son-in aw, Mr. John B. Elliott, in Fishiner Creek township, where he had gone to spend some time with his daughs ter, on Sunday last. Mr. Averett was a true citizen, a and obliging all a devoted a member of good farmer, kind neighbor and with Christian. He was Enon Baptist chureh, and took an active interest in the church until the hand of affliction was laid upon him some years ago, in the form of rheumatism, from which he suffered greatly up to the time he was gath ered to eternal rest. He was 60-odd years of age and eaves several children to mourn his demise. His remains were laid to rest on ivionaay at nis nome near Enon, witnessed by a host of sor rowing neighbors and relatives. We extend our condolence to the afflicted family. Boys and Young Hen. Many boj'S and young men are try ing to decide what is best to do the new year, 1896. Now, young friends let us tell you here and now no other investment pavs as well as the raon ey spent in securing an education. There is no doubt about that. The only question is, which is best school to attend where can you get the best advantage for the least money ? That is business, is it not ? In this issue of the Public Ledger appears the advertisement ot the well known Davis Military School, of Winston, N. C. We recommend this school as absolutely first-class a school that will do just what it prom ises to do. This is strong language it is true, but we know what we are talking about. Not only are we well acquainted with the Superintendent and the workings of Davis Military school, but we have been a paton of this institution and know of th thorough teaching done there, and the kind treatment which the boys and young men receive. Ml. Energy Morsels. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Brodie Jeffreys is very sick with the pneumonia. Miss Fannie Mitchell, of Creed more, is cn a visit to her sister. Mrs. W. E. Bullock. Miss Mary Hayes, a charming young lady of Clay, is on a visit to her uncle, Mr. J. T. Bullock. I will say to Elm Jay that the Pennsylvania farmers build their pig pens North of their barns to put their pigs in. Johnnie, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Fuller, died at his home Friday, Dec. 10, 1895, aged 4 years. Truly death loves a shining mark, and "he not only reaches the ripened grain, but the flowers that grow be tween." Little Johnnie .vas a flower far too sweet and lovely to bloom on this barron shore, and the angel of death plucked and bore away in his arms this fair household treasure, whose loveliness had for a few short years gladdened the lives of his fond parents. Little Johnnie is not gone forever, only a little while, and there will be a happy re-union. Heaven will be made brighter by his pres ence. He is sleeping, calmly eleping, In a new-made grave today ; We are weeping, sadly w epmg, For the darling guue away. One by one the Savior gathers Tender lambs from every fold, Fold them in His loving bos n With a tenderness untold. He Is waiting, yes he's waiting. For the friends he loved the best, By the pearly gates of hevtu In the mansions of the blest, One by one the Lord shall call u, When our labor here is done, And beyond the yates eternal We shall meet him one by one. Shoe Strings. As 1896 is moving right along you will want to keep up with the time and not be too late, and hence we tell you that Lynch's Jewelry store is now real headquarters for all kinds of watches, clocks, etc., and ask you to read his advertise ment m another column. He will put the time right down to you at low figures, but y6u will have to keep up with it, or get left in the race. Now is the time to get a cheap watch, so watch out and don't fail to capture the bargains. Not Our Still Going Ahead. Our tobacco market is still on top as to high prices on all grades, and is not led by any other on brights. Our warehousemen are hard to down and never allow a pile to escape their vigilance, and the buyers are willing to join them in paying the highest possible prices for all grades. Our boys are very anxious to fill orders so we tell you to come right along to Oxford with your tobacco, not only to patronize vour home town but get the cream of prices for all grades. We happened to be at the Farmers warehouse, run by Hunt & Williams, on Tuesday and took down a few nrices to show vmi hnw the weed is selling. C. N. Floyd, $6, 11 75, 16 75, 24, 43. J. H. Stem, $9, 9.25, 14. 16.25. 18. 23. 40. C. G. Mangum, $5 20. 6.75, 12, 13 75, 14 75. 24 50. 42 50. )U. W. T. Curriu, $5.40, 7.50, 13, 13, 16 75, 31, 48 50. Harns & Allen, $4.20. 12.25. 15.75. 14 25, 20, 27, 40.50. P. C. Haithcock, $6 50, 10, 14, 16 25, 17.25, 35, 46. 50. Lyon Links. M iss Sobrina Bledsoe is spending some weefcs in Virginia with friends. Misses Rosa and Julia Parham, of Oxford, are visiting Misses Mary and Rosa Slaughter. For clock repairing call on Lack land, Hummer & Co. as they have gained their reputation. Christmas passed pleasantly away and the New Year has arrived, and parties are still in progress. Wake up, Magnus Sex. Don't walk about in your sleep this cold weather. If you do may get jacked up. Mrs. W. H. Averett and little daughter, Florence, are on a visit to Mrs. E. Averett and family, of Har grove. We are glad to see so many inter esting items from Kittrell as some of our best girls live near by. Who be ye Sis? Mr. J, E. Duncan and little Otho Moore, of Stem, visited relatiyes and friends in this section Saturday and Sunday. A question to the correspondents: w nat is tne ainvrenee between a young maid of sixteen and an old maid of sixty. We have been haying some very cold weather tor the last few days. but the farmers are going on trying to work a little just the same. Will say to Cindy Jenkins, come down. We think you will succeed in catching several of us boys as the sand is so deep we can't make our escape, and perhaps we won't care if we can't, but it may be best for you to prepare tor your own eyes as some of the girls hei3 may be a lit tie jealous and sand flirts too. Hummer. "Ulu, yet ever new, and simple and beautiful ever," s'ngs the poet, in words wh'ch mieht wel' apiy to Aj'er's Sarsa poriHa the mot effiint and scientific JooJ-puriher ever offered to fufferin'; humanity. Nothing but superior merit keeps it so long at the front. The Literary Club. The Literary Club is fully realiz- ing the expectations awakened oy the favorable auspices under which it was organized. The subject of the last meeting: was "Burns." Hie life and writings were treated of in an interesting ana comprenensive manner by Mr. W. T. Lyon. An in structive paper containing many ju dicious selections illustrative of the poets influence on his lines was con tributed by Prof. Hobgood. The essay ot Miss r'oteat was unique in itself, its excellent Enelish and ryth mic quality entitling it to rank as a belle lettre. Dr. B. K. Hays closed the entertainment by some observa tions in his customary happy vein. The point most strickingly brought out by the combined efforts of the numbers taking part shows Burns to be more than ever the poet of the people. The best anodyne and expectorant for the cure of colds, coughs, and all throat, luur, and bronchial troubles, Is undoubt edly, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, the only specific for colds and coughs admitted on exhit itionat the Chicago World's Fair. To all Owners of Wire Fences. You are hereby requested to re move all wire fences from off of all streets or roads in the corporation of Oxford by Monday, the 13th, or they will be taken down by the town at your expense. By order of the Board. J. -A. Rexn, Chief Police. HOW TO PRETEST CKOUP. Nome Reading that will Prove Inter esting to You nc Mothers How to Guard Against tne Disease. Croup is a terror to young mothers and to post them concerning the cause, hrst symptoms and treatment is the object of this item. 'I he origin of croup is a com mon cold. Children who are subject to it take cold very easily and croup is al most sure to tollow. T..e first symptom is hoarseness; this is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough, which is easily rec ognized and will never be forgotten by one who has heard it. The time to act is when the child first becomes hoarse. If Chamberlain's Coueh Remedy is freely given all tendency to croup will soon dis appear. Even alter the croupy cougn has develoDed it will prevent the attacK. There is no danger in giving this remedy fnr fnr it contains nothine injurious. For sale by J. G. Hall, deuggist. The Oxford Tobacco Market "Beyond the Smiling and the Weep ing and at Rest." The home of Mr. and" Mrs. Louis de Lacroix, near Oxford, was thrown into mourning Thursday noon by the sudden death of Mrs. A. E. Sousseau, auDt of Mrs. de Lacroix, of heart dis ease. When attacked a messenger was sent to town to summons Dr. G. A. Coggeshall, but ere he reached town her soul was "Beyond the sinil ling and the weeping," clinging close the breast of the Savior she had so faithfully served. She was a member of the Presby terian church and discharged her christian duties with great fidelity to her Master. She had won many warm friends among our people who will be greatly shocked at the an nouncement of her suddenly crossing over the "Dark river and sweetly resting under the shades of the trees." What a blessing it is to die in full fellowship of the Lord, as was the case with this devoted "Soldier of the Cross," The remains left on the 6 o. m. tra'n the same even ng for Newbury port, Massachusetts, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. de Lacroix, where they w.R be interred. Our warmest sympathies go out to the bereaved ones in the hour of their sore bereavement. We would like to look into toe pleas ant, face of some one who bus never had any derangement of the digestive organs. We see the drawn and uuuappy faces of dyspeptics in every walk of life. It is our national disease, and nearly al! com plaints spring from this source. Remove the stomach difhculty and the work is done. Dyspeptics and pale thin people nre lit erally starving, because they don't digest their food Consumption never develops in people of robust and normal digestion; Correct the wasting and loss of tlsh and we cure the disease, Do this w ith food. The Shaker Disgestive Cordial cou'ains already digested food and is a digester of food at the same time. Its enVcta are felt at once. Get a pamphlet of your druggist and learn about it. Laxol is castor oil made as sweet as honey by a new process. Children like it. Facts About Last Year. Last year in this country various persons gave 13,279,829 to colleges; $5,745,670 to charities; 2,0S9,150 to churches; to museums and art gallaries $1,724,500; to libraries $530,439; a total of $28,'J43,545, which is nearly $10,000,000 more than was given the year before. Against this bright record we must contrast a very different chap ter of statistics. Last year this country lost 4,250 lives by ship wreck, about 2,000 fewer than were lost in 1894. Our railways killed 3,6000 persons, about 550 more than, were killed in 1894. We lost by fire last year $134,578,206, about 15,000,000 more than the previous year. In the world at large 79,461 per sons lost their lives in epidemics, a falling off of 50 percent from the year before. Iu war 157,9S6 lives were lost last year. Suicides and murders have large ly increased. Last year there were 5,759 suicides, and for the past ten years they have increased at a fear ful rate. In 1895 we had 10,500 murders, an increase of 700. Lynchings show a decrease. In 1895 there were 171 persons lynched as compared with 194 the year per vious. Embezzlements are also on the de crease, the defalcations for last year amounting to less than half of the total for 1894. Upon the whole, it is a record of light and shade. Some of it is very black, but the bright spots will en courage those who maintain that the world is growing better. Atlan ta Constitution. To Those Who Owe Jle. Gentlemen I have wainted for you as long as I can afford to and am go ing to do my best to collect what you owe me. Please attend to this mat ter and avoid cost. You can pay at the store of Edwards & Winston who will receipt for me. Respectfully, . hi. SMITH The paymaster-general, Colonel J. S. Carr, has sent a check for $150 to each of the companies in the State Guard, this being the annua! allowance by the Statn. Great ef forts will be made to have au en campment of the Guard this year. BAM IN POWDKR. 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