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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-25

THE conference of state and provin-
cial boards of health at Detroit, Mich.
closed its sessions with discussions on
tuberculosis The walls of the con-
vention hall were hung with maps
showing that this insidious disease
had killed more people than any other
affection. Dr. Hurry, of Indiana, said
that one-seventh of all the deaths
were caused by tuberculosis and Will
liam Bailey, Of Kentucky, declared
that l,soO, 900 people died annually
from the disease, but that IL sanitari-
ans were given the opportunity 10
fight the disease the saving would
easily pay the country's pensions
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-25

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-25

A CHEMIST. living in Los Angeles,
Cal, has discovered salts which may
revolutionize the methods of supply
ing ice. A thimbleful is Theoretically
sealed in a nickel-silver receptacle
about three-eighths OF an inch in di-
ameter and two inches long, which the
soldier may carry by the dozen in his
haversack. Dropped into a eanteen
of water it converts the contents
into ice in an incredibly short tint,
A large one will freeze a bucket OF
water. AS the salts do not come in
contact with the water the latter re-
mains unpolluted. The inventor hopes
that it will be adopted by the army.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1898-08-25

The woman who fails to say because" has
some other excuse.-Chicago News.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-24

ward, and she being present, made her
confession, and was restored to fellow
ship again. -
Caesar was negro preacher who is
said to have had considerable infu-
ence. Some of our older citizens tell
US that Caesar preached we'll. He
was slave, but saved all the money
he could get and bought his freedom
for $400 or $500. He afterwards bought
the freedom of his brother. The land
just above Rush and Vandiver's plan
ing mill, on each side Of the railroad,
was once owned by Caesar. He was
buried in the field in the rear Of the
Williamson Female College. Some
of the records in regard to Caesar may
be of interest. Brother Caesar made
application to the Church for per-
mission to go to Brother E. Rlv-
er's to hold meeting and exercise his
gift, but it was denied him for some
reasons. Caesar was EXCLUDED from
fellowship for persisting over the head
Of the Church in taking another
wife. A little later he was restored
to fellowship. "We allow Brother
Caesar to use his gift where he is
called or as far as his master will
allow him to go for one year, provided
he breaches sound doctrine - CATER
worship by Brother Caesar, few
members met in peace, and, as there
was nothing before the Church, we
spent the day in religious converse
ton "Caesar applied for permit
to travel into the State Of Georgia and
exercise his gift. Brother Holland
was appointed to write his permit. y
''The peace Of the Church was inquir
ed for. Brother Caesar came forward
to give satisfaction for knocking down
his fellow servant with an ak: for
which he was excluded" After four
months Caesar was restored, and lit
tie later "a motion was made by
Brother John Gambrell for Brother
Caesar to exercise his gift in preach
ing and exhortation, and the Church
tolerated him to do SO within the
bounds Of sister Churches" "Took
up report concerning black man of
Mr.. Maxwell's, and Brother Caesar
agreed to labor with him and report
next meeting"
The Church tried to settle difficult
ties between master and slave. At no
less than thirteen different meetings
disturbance between a mistress and
slave was brought up, but it was found
very hard to arrange the matter salts
factorily. Finally committee that
was appointed to consider the matter,
reported "that they could not decide,
and they requested the liberty to send
for help Accordingly, members
from Meals Greek, Dorchester, Shady
Grove and Washington met to try to
settle the difficulty.
Many Churches Of this section have
been EARNS" of Big Greek Church.
As far back as 1903, petition was re-
ceived "from Twenty-Six Mile Greek,
(now HopewelD arm Of this Church,
requesting a dismission in order to
become constituted body to them
selves. The petition granted if found
able to keep house for the Lord" A
few months before Meals Creek had
sent in similar petition and had re-
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-24

CCl'CU d llhO duoHCi. 1Ao eiOoS
Churches were set off, they would
frequently ask that Mr.. Holland serve
them as pastor. Perhaps this found
ing Of other Churches accounts for the
few members left at Big Creek, for we
find that there were only twenty-eight
members in 1920. Dec. 3, 1881, "a
great many exhortations and prayers
were made for SINNERS" During the
next year, many members ere re-
ceived. Eighteen were received at
one meeting. By December Ii, 1888,
we find the number of members had
increased to one hundred and sixty
three.
Other denominations seemed to be
working in the community also; for in
1909 we read: "Kesiah Hand declared
out of fellowship for voluntarily leav-
ing US and joining the Methodist So
ciety.'' ''The case Of Sister Kelly was
taken up, she being present, was ex-
amined to know whether she was a
Methodist or not. and she declared
that she was Methodist indeed, and
that she received more satisfaction
with them than with us, for which
she was excommunicated to be mem
Der with us no more till she alter her
principles.
1t seems strange for children of this
generation to read that a collection
was taken and some members gave 12!,
81, or 184 cents. tits rather awkward
to count money with SO many fractions
in it.
Edward W. Musgrove was Baptist
preacher who was received by letter
into the Church. He was strongly
opposed to missions, and Immediately
upon being received into the Church,
objected to missionary deacon serv-
ing the Church. The Church became
very much wrought up, and finally
divided into two parties that were
strongly opposed to each other. One
party formed themselves into a sepa-
rate body that would have nothing
whatever to do with missions. After
FIVE or six years, this division seems
to have passed away.
A few more quotations may be of
interest. "On the night of our next
meeting, we agree to go into washing
each others feet. Brother John
Nicholson petitioned to exercise his
gift in public, SO as to hand forth light
from the word of God as God might give
him light and liberty. His petition
granted in the bounds Of the Church
as long as may be to the glory Of God. -
s'The Church came together, being in
love and union, having no dealings on
hand" "We agree to lay down all
our former hurts and grievances, and
desire to live in peace and love and
watch over each other according to the
gospel for time to come.
The following have served as pastors
at Big Greek during the one hundred
and ten years of it's existence:
Moses Holland from 1888 to 1879
Al years.
8 years.
6 years.
27 years.
Z. W. Burts from 1873 to the pres
ent [1898]-25 years.
Without pastor-3 years. 49,,
This makes an average Of little
over twenty-one years for each pastor.
GEO s. GoODGION.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-24


her face, and very shortly become haggard
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of manner, the sparkle will fade from her
eyes and the roses from her cheeks, her
form will lose its roundness and her step its
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Mrs. Etta F.. Smith. of Grenola, Elk Co., Kans.
about month before was Donhned had
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L began taking DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
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for the first time The baby is very healthy.
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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-24

It is the primary duty
of every woman to wear
in her face the lilies
and roses of health. 1t
is one Of woman's nat
ural missions to please,
and one Of the first at
tributes of a pleasing
woman is a complexion
that shows the bloom
of health.
No matter how BEAU
tiful a woman may be
at the outset. if she
suffers from weakness
and disease of that
delicate and important
organism that is the
threshold of hu m a n
life, she will soon show
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-24
Value of Toes In Walking.

The idea that tho lesser toes are neccs-
sary in walking is generally entertain
ed, and 1t has been a surprise to Euro
pean physicians to learn that amputa-
ton of all the lesser toes Of both feet
has been followed by complete recovery
and the restoration to usefulness of both
tho feet operated upon. The feet healed
slowly after the operation. but very
steadily and without unpleasant COM
plications. The operation was perform
ed, and in little more than year and
a half the patient danced all night and
experienced no Inconvenience whatever
Oh account OF having only one toe on
each foot She rides wheel, plays ten
mis- and enjoys every sport that girls of
her age are fond of. The cause of tho
trouble was originally chilblains which
was neglected until it produced con-
traction of the muscles with the most
intense pain, which was at times SO
severe that she could not enjoy the
necessary amount Of sleep. Surgeons are
of the opinion that a great deal OF need
less suffering is endured which might
be relieved by extremely simple opera
tons on the feet New York Ledger.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-24

headquarters We're left In charge OF the
quartermaster's department. during
the night the Cubans stealthily stole all
the tents stores, arms and personal ef-
fects of the soldiers. There is no clue TO
the robbers. On Saturday General Law
ton ordered the ammunition and arms
to be brought into town, but 1t was TOO
late. Everything was gone.
General Kents brigade, Stationed
three miles from Santiago. also lost
their tents, and the soldiers marched
into town barefooted, their shoes and
everything portable having been stolen,
the Cubans equipping themselves with
the arms, tents and provisions OF the
Americans. They are continually stalk
ing about the camps and constant vigil
lance is necessary.
There are 1888 patients In the hospital
at Siboney. and the authorities urge
their immediate removal. Climatic de-
bility Is as bad as the fever. The doc
tors say that delay in moving the pa
tents Will endanger their lives Inc
death rate is high. Two companies OF
the Eighth Illinois have been ordered
to Palma Seriano, one battalion OF the
Third regiment of immunes to Sa8ua
and one battalion Of the Third regiment
to Baracoa for garrison duty.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-24
ONE PEACE PROBLEM.
Position of Catholic Church In Antilles
Under the New Status.

| Position of Catholic Church In Antilles
Under the New Status.
Washington, Aug. N.-Among those
occupying high official positions with
the Catholic church 1t Is said that the
amalgamation of the Catholic commu-
mites of Cuba, Porto Rico and other
Spanish colonies presents no serious DIFF
ficulty. The first requisite, it is pointed
out, is to terminate the concordat by
which Spain and the Vatican Jointly
conduct the church administration of
these colonies.
The concordat is formal agreement
somewhat like treaty, by which the
Spanish government and the Vatican
carry on relations of mutual advantage.
Under the concordat the Spanish gov
ernment names the bishops to be ap-
pointed in the Spanish colonies. and
these names, being sent to Rome, are
formally appointed by the pontff. With
the termination of Spanish sovereignty
in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Antilles this
provision for the Spanish nomination Of
bishops becomes imperative. and some
system must take it's place.
For the present it is said, the change
will occasion no violent upheaval among
tIle DlSHUpS anu CLERGY Oh tneSe COlOnleS
They will be left in their places, and the
change Of system will be inaugurated
gradually as those now in service drop
off and are succeeded. The new system
will probably be that under which the
bishops are chosen in the United States,
there being no state participation, but
merely a choice by the established
Catholic authorities wherein a change
occurs, this choice being referred to
Rome for formal appointment.
II Is understood that the hierarchy of
Porto Rico will at once become attached
to the American church, but there Is
some question as to the status OF the
church in Cuba owing to the doubt as
to the exact form of the civil admins
tration Of the island. While not an
neXed to the United States. the church
in Cuba may not be attached to the
American hierarchy. although it's ad-
Is likely to be supervised
rom here.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-24
Nice Threats by Insurgents.

Havana. Aug. 24.-The local papers
express considerable doubt, based upon
a rereading of President Mckinley $
message to congress last April in the
light of recent events, whether the
United States government has definitely
pledged itself to declare Cubas indie
pendence. A number of prominent Ha-
vanese have recently received threaten
Ing letters, signed by insurgents or
anonymous and evidently Of insurgent
origin. Several Of these letters tell
those to whom they are sent that they
may choose the sort Of tree on which
they will be hanged after the insurgents
have entered Havana
This correspondent heard we'll
known resident, who has always been in
the employ of Spanish houses and treat
ed invariably with consideration, advise
his son. an insurgent leader, not to come
to Havana unless at the head Of vic
torious column even if the Americans
ordered him to come.
Pascual Goicocheea, a prominent ma
tive planter at Guines, has received a
letter from the insurgent leader Came
10, native of Santo Domingo, now at
Nueva paz, Matanzas province, telling
him he hopes to capture him. Il will
not kill YOU" says Camejo, but shall
tie you to a tree, so that the mosquitoes
may kill you and the aura bird devour
you" Others have letters telling them
they will be beaten and afterward
drawn and quartered. Leading mer-
chants at Cieufuegos and planters in
that district have been warned that
they must leave the island
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-24
REBELS QUITTING DOWN.


Philippine Insurgents Rapidly Falling
Into Accord with Merritt.
London, Aug. 24.-It Is learned that
the Philippine junta in London has re-
ceived a dispatch from Manila announc-
ing that matters there are rapidly quiz
citing down and that the friction be-
tween General Aguinaldo and the
Americans is diappearng. According
to the junta's advices, the insurgents
for time regarded General Merritt and
General Anderson as martinets and
feared that they would adopt harsh
methods, like the Spaniards, toward the
Filipinos, but the insurgents from the
first have had the greatest confidence
In Admiral Dewey, whom they regard
as sort of father and the most in1por-
tant American at Manila.
The junta is satisfied that all friction
will soon disappear and that there will
be no trouble from the insurgents If the
Americans decide to retain the Philip
pines.
According to wealthy Filipino now
in London. the Filipnos in Europe are
all we'll to do people. Hitherto they
have held aloof from the insurgents, but
they now realize that their interests
demand action, and they are about to
form committee to open negotiations
with the junta here.
They are all in favor of having the
archipelago retained by the United
States. So strong is their conviction OF
the desirablity of this course that they
had contemplated approaching the
British foreign office to invite Great
Britain to intervene and in any event
to prevent the islands being returned to
the control of Spain. They decided,
however to await American action.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-24

Madrid, aug 24-At the cabinet coun.
Gil General Correa, minister of war,
read telegram from Captain General
Blanco in which he informs the govern
ment that the Cuban insurgents con.
t!nue alta X rg the Spanish everyW here
In consequence of this report the council
instructed General Blanco to resume an
offensive attitude toward the in surgt me-
only.
Admiral Manteroa, CHIEF of the Span
ish marine in the Antilles was chosen
to replace Admiral Pastor y Landero as
one of the Spanish commissioners fo1
Cuba. The council agreed that the sus
pension of the constitutional guarantee
shall not he applicable to electoral DUR
poses. The queen regent will sign the
decree pronulgating this decision at
once.
General Jaudenes cables from Manila
complaining that the Americans have
monopolized every available housing
place, and the Spanish soldiers are
obliged to sleep in the churches The
necessarily great overcrowding result
ing from this causes fears of an epi
demic. General Jaudenes describes tn.
men as literally lying in heaps
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-24

One of our boys who has recently re-
turned from Chicamauga in a pitiab]e
condition reports something far more
trustworthy than any report we have
received from those high in authority
who will from this time on have their
hands more than full in clearing Them
selves OF the blame for crimes of the
darkest hue.
This brave young son of the Granite
City is only one among the many who
have endured abuse through the utter
incompctency Of those in authority to
attend to their own duties or to appoint
subordinates. The boy above referred
TO tells story that would turn a heart
of stone and make every true citizen
rise up in righteous Indignation against
the outrage. lie says, and his state
ment is not doubted, that willis lying
on a cot in the hospital some ladies from
Chattanooga sent bottle Of alcohol 70
DO used by his nurse in rubbing his
limbs. The nurse appropriated to his
own use the gift, ard soon became roar
ing drunk and did not appear at his post
until the next morning. Meanwhile
the sufferer was grooming all night Tor
lack of care and when in the morning
tho nurse finally appeared he was asked
to bring some water to moisIcn the
parched lips OF the patient. The nurse
took up a cup and brought it back full
OF water taken from bucket in which
some one had been soaking his under
clothes during tho night. The poor
boy was obliged to drink this or moth
ing
This is only one instance of the many
heaItrcnding occurrences that have
taken place and still the American peo-
pie will talk OF a war in humsnity's
cause.
Our government has taken it upon it.
self to drive the Spanish tyrant from
Cuban soil as a punishment for his
abuse of the Cuban, yet our own sons
are sent to meet unreasonable and I'M
called for hardship and death in a man
ner as horrible as that Of the Cuban pat
riot or even more terrible when we con-
sider that they meet this abuse at the
hands OF their countrymcn and in a
where all men are created
free and equal, and where the private is
entitled to the same consideration OF hui
msnity as is the general or surgeon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-24
THECUBAN COMMISSION
Will Sail Sept. For Havana on the
New York.
WILL TAKE PRECAUTIONS.
Admiral Sampson Is Determined Nothing
Like Maine Disaster Will Occur TO
His Ship-The Harbor Mines
Must lie Removed.

Washington. Aug. 24.-Admiral Samp-
SON and Major General Butler. two OF
the members of the Cuban military
commission, held an extended confer
ence with Assistant Secretary Of State
Moore. Major General Wade, the other
member OF the commission, has not yet
arrived. The purpose of the conference
was to talk over the general features Of
the forthcoming work Of the commits
sion. The final instructions will be COM
pleted in about two days and will be
given to the commissioners in strict
confidence for their personal guidance.
The Cuban commission will sail on the
9Th Of September according to present
calculations, either from New York or
Fort Monroe on the New York, Admiral
SIMPSONS flagship. IL she can be made
ready in time. General Butler will be
accompanied by two aids, and 1t is prob
able that General Wade, chairman Of
the commission. will have three
Admiral Sampson says that the mines
will be removed from Havana harbor
before the commission enters. 1t is not
known whether the United States will
Insist also that MORO Castle be put
under Its control, but at all events the
New York Is not to be subjected to any
disaster similar to that of the Maine
Admiral Sampson probably will leave
Washington after another conference
with the president. General Butler also
intends going away at once.
The Mastering Out Order.
1t is expected that the order for mus
tering out 100000 men of the volunteer
forces will be issued at once. The list OF
troops to be mustered out is nearly
complete, but some changes will no
doubt be made before the order is final
ly signed This will reduce materially
the number of troops in the different
camps.
The Third corps, which has been conf
manded by General Wade, has been or
dered from Chickamauga to Huntsville,
Ala. One regiment will be retained at
Chickamauga under General Boynton.
In this connection the following order
has been issued by Adjutant General
Corbin:
Brigadier General Henry V. Boynton,
United States volunteers. is hereby as
signed to duty at the Chickamauga and
National Military park In
all matters pertaining exclusively to the
care and protection of the park and Of
its watersheds by camp refuse or other
wise, and in the restoration of the park
as the troops may be from time to time
withdrawn from any portion Of 1t. he
will represent the secretary Of war and
be obeyed accordingly in enforcing the
regulations of the secretary of war foi
the government of the park.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-24

Havana. Aug. 24.--The authorities
have declined to allow the landing of a
number of American correspondents
who arrived off the harbor from San
tiago de Cuba, among them representa-
tives of the New York Herald, the New
York World. the Chicago Record, the
New York Evening Post and the Phila-
delphia Press.
English residents have strenuously
objected to the governments action,
and Mr.. Jerome, the British consul, ac-
cOmpanied by Captain Stewart Brice,
son of former United States Senator
Brice. called upon General Blanco and
urged him to allow the correspondents
to land. General Blanco however. de-
clined to comply with the request. on
the ground that their presence in Ha-
vana. prior to the arrival of the military
commissioners from the United States.
might prejudice the work of the com.
missioners while discussing the peace
details.
His attitude is supported by the opn-
ion Of intelligent spaniards for, al
though nothing of a disagreeahle ma ture
would be expected to follow the pres.
ence of the correspondents in the city.
it would be impossible for the authori-
ties, however earnest their wishes, to
guarantee the safety of the CORRESPOND
ents against the act of some fanatic.