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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17
The Rebel Yell, Junior.
It is Now the Rallying Cry of
American Troops.

1t is Now the Rallying Cry OF
American Troops.
Tampa Correspondent, Baltimore Herald.
The famous war cry of the Con,
federacy is alive today, but it is the
boys in blue who unlimber their
vocal chords and screech like a lot of
old "rebels" as they dash to the
charge.
The men of Massachusetts, yell
just as Justify as the men south of
the Mason and Dixon line. In fact,
the northern troops, and particularly
those from New York, seem to place
great confidence in the horrible
screech. The roar and rousing cheer
which encouraged the boys of G1,
who were battling for the preserva-
tion Of the Union, seems to live in
memory only.
It has been succeeded by the
bloodcurdling yell which the wearers
of the ragged jacket" made heard
far above the howl of the shell, the
roar of the cannon or the bark of the
musket. In '98 the old rebel yell is
heard again.
It is not generally known that
yelling when the charge is on is pre-
scribed in the army regulations.
"When from thirty to fifty yards
from the enemy emit a YELL" saith
the drillbook, and the yell that fills
the air is the plain, old-fashioutd d
rebel 'Y-Yo-Yo-Wo-Wo" The
New Workers turn loose fearful yell
when they charge, and the Fifth
regiment of Maryland lets 60 an
even more dangerous towl. The
sound is nothing of the nature of a
cheer. 1t is a wild, unearthly cross
between a screech and a yell that is
calculated not only to strike terror
to the enemy, but to encourage our
own boys. The yell is supposed to
put the finishing touches to the
enemy. The Americans in their
charge, having covered all but about
thirty yards Of the distance until the
Spaniards are reached, dash forward
from double-quick to a mad rush,
yelling wildly, for the triple purpose
of encouraging each other and con-
fusing and terrorizing the enemy.
There is not a question of doubt
that the battle cry Of the American
army is the "rebel yell" Of old, and
it's adoption by the boys in blue is a
great compliment to the men who
set it to music of bullets thirty-se7en
years ago.
The Fifth took to the yell most
naturally. There are men in the
command who "sang in the choir" Of
81, and who are delighted to hear
the revival of the old but never to
be-forgotten ''melody."
Capt. Lee Goldsborough Of Co. ]
says the yell, junior, is the real
thing, and is of the opinion that it is
the sweetest Emusic" he ever heard.
When the order ''to the charge" is
given the men start forward at q
double-quick. Then, as the enemy's
line is neared, the squirt begins, the
yell is given and all is over, perhaps
During every skirmish drill scores Of
men may be seen rushing over the
hot sands against an imaginary foe,
yelling like wild. The yell, it is
hoped, will prove very effective
against the Spaniards, who by this
time have heard it, and understand
that it is backed up by line OF colo
steel manipulated by muscular Amer
ican arms.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17

pride Of his parents, sisters and
brothers, but was also loved and re-
spected by many who knew him. He
was diligent in business, and had he
been spared would doubtless have
made useful citizen.
He was member of Sardis Bar-
tist church, and on his death bed
gave satisfactory evidence OF being
saved. He repeatedly admonished
those around him to meet him in
heaven, and although in much suffer-
ing, was mindful to thank his doctor
and other friends around him for
kind services. He, time and again,
lifted his voice in songs Of praise to
his Heavenly Father for his love and
goodness. He told his parents not
to grieve for him. He was happy
and it would be sinful to glieve.
May God sustain the bereaved
family in their sore trial.
A Friend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17
Superintendent Of Chain Gang.

Lieutenant (Junior grade) Blue, OF
this State has been advanced live
numbers for extraordinary heroism.
In the hour Of emergency South
Carolina blood will tell.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17
swansea's Doiugs.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
The cotton and corn crops in the
country generally are good.
The provision and forage crops are
also equally promising.
The preserving of fruits and veg
etables for winter use has never been
so generally practiced by our people
and our merchants are troubled to
keep in store the cans in demand.
Mrs. Virgil Rucker is very much
improved. Mrs. U. W. Jefcoat is
much improved in health.
Mrs. w. n. F. Rast has returned
from her paternal home in Hampton
county and is very much improved.
The members of the Baptist
church here are busily engaged in
building their baptistry at the pond
for the use of baptism of it's new
members last Sunday morning.
The Methodist brotherhood here
conducted a series of meetings last
week. The minister here, Rev. T.
F. McFarlane, was assisted by the
Rev. Carson Young, of Orangeburg.
Mr.. Young is forcible speaker and
made many very strong friends in his
new field here. It was his first visit
to Us, but he leaves a good impress
sion.
Death has again visited US and has
taken away Mrs. Hall, the Christian
wife of our worthy fellow citizen, Err
vim Hall. Her remains were. carried
to the family graveyard in Chinque-
pin.
At Sharon Methodist church, near
here, Rev. McFarlane has had an in
teresting meeting, and among the
accessions to the church are two
members who have requested to be
baptized by immersion. The minis
ter has acceded to their wish and
immersed them on last Sunday eve
ming.
Spain seems to he trying to end
the. war and the disposition Of the
PHILIPPINES, Lecrones and the Caro-
line islands appears, as every one ex-
pected, to be the troublesome ques-
ton. If we leave them with Spain
probably the war will not be over,
nor will they be nearer to the hope
of Christian civilization in this con-
tinued custody OF Spain unless an
article of that kind be in the condi-
tions Of peace and if Spain be still
the Spain of the last 800 years will
she carry out even an agreement.
They will not be content with Spain
and the struggle will probably con-
tinue. This is big trouble with
the President and his Cabinet. Will
they meet the measure of their re-
sponsibility in the breadth and mag
nitude of the conditions?
The most casual observer can very
we'll see from the result of our un-
equalled naval engagements and the
success of our land forces, that God
and Providence are in the midst of
the fight, and does any one believe
simply to advance American gran
deur and chivalrJ that his hand has
been 80 plainly shown7
Spectator?
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17

impossible to dress him
for three years. II 8
head and body were 9
mass Of sores, and his
eyeSight also became
affected. No treatment
was spare d that we
thought would relieve
him. but he grew worse
until his condition was
indeed pitiable. l had
almost deSpaired Of his
ever being cured, when
by the advice Of a friend
we gave him S. S. S.
fCu-iftsS SrnriSnl do
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17
A Card.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
I would like to state to the citizens
of Lexington county that since the
last meeting of the Board I bave
been paying out Of my pocket money
for the food my horse has been eat
ing. It has been rumored that I am
still feeding my horse at the expense
of the county, and that Mr.. L. j.
Langford was aware of this fact. I
have been using my horse to attend
to the business OF the chain gang
nearly the same as I did before the
action of the Board.
c. L. Metze,
R. B. Hitler,
n. H. Dreher,
J. J. Derrick,
J. D. Shealy,
I take much pleasure in correcting
this mistake. Above are the sigma
lures of the parties from whom I
have bought food and paid for it, to
feed my horse. I am also doing the
bridge work, shoeing the mules and
all other repairs, such as I have tools
to do. My salary is the same as that
paid the former Captain of the chain
gang. Respectfully,
J. II. Roberts,
Superintendent of Chain Gang.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17
Angry Words Passed.
Grsy and Thomas Call Each Other
Blank Liars.

GRAY and Thomas Gall Each Otner
Blank Liars.
Greenville, Aug. H. General Gray
gave the damn lie" to Commissioner
Thomas and otfer epithets were
poured for minute.
Here was an exciting time.
Thomas had denounced Gray in
his home as a dead beat lawyer,
hunting job, rubbing it into him
stifly.
Gray passionately replied that he
was liar without character.
Thomas rejoined that Gray was a
liar and if be talked that way OH the
stump be would show him he was a
man.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17
Scrofu1a, a Vile
Inheritance.

Scrofula is the most obstinate of blood
troubles, and is often the result Of an
inherited taint in the blood. s. 8. S.
is the only remedy which goes deep
enough to reach Scrofula; it forces out
every trace Of the disease, and cures
the worst cases.
Ny son. Charlie, was afflicted from infancy
with Scrofula and he sufered 50 that 1t WAS
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17
Blood

reaches all deep-scuted cases which
bther remedies have no effect upon. 1t
is the only blood remedy guaranteed
purely vegetable, and contains no pot
ASH, mercury, or other mineral.
Books mailed free TO any address by
Swift Specific Co., At!nntn, Gin.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements will be inserted at The
rate of one cent per word for hrst inssf.
ton. and one half cent for each subse.
quent insertion.
Liberal contracts made with those Wish.
ing to advertise for three, six and twelve
months.
Notices in the ocal..column s cents per
line each insertion
Obituaries charged for at the rate OF ons
cent word, wi en- they exceed lou words.
Marriage notices inserted tree.
Address
G. NJ. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17

Died July Goth, 1898, David Troy,
the son of Mr.. Robert and Mrs. Lila
Huske. Aged l year 9 months and
IA days. We miss little Troy's
bright face, but the parting will only
be for a season.
s. J. Riddle.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17

cided Improvement was the result. and after
he had taken dozen bottles. no one who knew
OF his former dreadful condition would have
recognized him. All the sores on his body
Smooth and he has been restored to perfect
health MRS. S. S. MABRY.
$50 Elm St., Macon, Ga.
For real blood troubles it is waste
of time to expect cure from the doc
tors. Blood diseases are beyond their
skill. SWift'S Specific,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-08-17

Strong efforts will be made to slim
ulate the raising Of cotton in Hawaii.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-08-07

Total
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-08-07
STATE CLAIMS

Approved by the state Board Of Exam.
liners at their Regular Meeting in August
NEVADA STATE PRISON.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-08-07
SlOl5 90
PRINTING.
LIBRARY.

Baucroft-Whi tney Co, BOOKS Is IS
Cagwin q Noteware, books-- "A 10
Lawyers coop Co, books-- 2 50
H. p. Beck, boOk----- 90
J. B. Mcintyre, binding---- / 30
p. Hansen, II 90
IS 50
Evening star., 1898-02-25
INTEREST N LEGIsLATIoN.
The Daughters Have Two Bills He
fore Congress.

The Daughters OF the American RevolU-
tion are not merely ornamental. though a
great many people. i'll informed imagine
that that is their chief mission in life.
They have been doing splendid work along
patriotic lines. aud are all the time pushing
out into new fields. They have not often
sought special Legislation in Congress. hut
they have now two bills which they hope
TO have passed. one is for National nj
yersity. and The other is a bill to prevent
he desecration Of the national flag. Refer
ring to these bills. the other night. in her
short talk to the Daughters, Miss Anthony
told them they would stand n good deal
better show of passing the bills. if they
themselves could sit in the halls of Con-
gress and help with legislation. 1t set a
good many 20 thinking. and il is said thac
Miss Anthony builded better than she knew.
for great many women have commenced
to look INTO the matter of suffrage who
never dreamed of such step. till thus sug-
gested.
The flag bill declares II to be mis-
demednor punishable by fine imprison-
ment or both. for any one who shall usa
the flag or national coat of arms for ad-
vertislng purposes IN any way, shape or
form. That no inscription or device. no
picture or representation of anything shall
be printed, painted pasted upon the flag
but permits the Grand Army to use the nag
as they now do in their badges. II also de-
clares that any person who wantonly tears
colors shall be punished.
In the circular accompanying this bill
which has been quite generously distributed
during the congress, is the following SEN
teroe:
The strong sentiment upon this matter
which exists among earnest and PATRIOTIC
men and WI n en- is United in support of con-
gressional action. Patriotism is more than
mere catchwor! and AS surely as the loVa
Of country burns deep in the hearts OF the
people just surely do acts of Vandalism
and insult to the national flag arouse feel
ir gs of anger and resentment. The sense of
shame and Indignation spreads and deepens
and voices have been heard in all parts of
the land demanding that these outrages and
il dignites stop"
The ladies who are pushing this bill aIe:
Mrs. Walter Kempster. Milwaukee, Wis,
chairman; Mrs. James G.. Jenkins. Milwau-
kee. Wis; Mrs. Henry c. Payne. Milwau-
keee, Wis: Mrs. Julius Howard Pratt, Mill
waukee, Wis: Mrs. r. Randolph Powell,
Washington. ID. c.; Mrs. John Ritchie,
Frederick, Nd
The National University project lis lad
along the lines suggested by Washington,
when he left a bequest for II. which the
government managed to lose. The ''Daugh-
ters' and Sons consider Washingtons
desire for a national university for the
education of the youth of the country
sacred legacy, and will advocate Ii with
feryor.
Evening star., 1898-02-25
Shipment of Amm unitiOn.

A dispatch to the New York Herald yes
terday from Richmond, Va, says: Five
car loads of projectiles for army use we're
shipped to New York today by the Trede-
gar Iron Works I'm fulfillment of a recent
contract. The first shipment was made
last September. and the date set for tho
completion of the contract has been an
ticipated by four months.
Eleven hundred projectiles were ordered
by the government. These ranged in weight
from 1000 to 800 pounds. The largest one
measures four feet in length and twelve
inches in diameter. They have been manu-
factured under the personal supervision OF
Mr.. A. c. Meagher, local inspector Of the
ordnance department. and each projectiie
has been inspected and approved.
Evening star., 1898-02-25

Cloaks Suits and Furnishings.
9SS Penn. Ave.
Friday. February IS. 1893.

Beg to chronicle the arrival OF
more Novelty Spring Suits.
Blacks. quiet tones and fancy mix
lures The styles are f1y-front Jacket
Suits. Box Coat Jacket Suits, Semi
blouse Suits and others. SIo to
$4S.5o.
You'll be surprised at the excellent
stylish Suits between $40 and $50.
Spring styles in Separate Skirts,
in cheviots, brilliantines, serges,
black figured fabrics, etc, $3.50 up.
New Spring Silk Waists, $3.50 to
$3.50. Selni-blousc effects pre-
dominate and tucking enters largely
into their making, producing ex-
ceedingly effective and becoming
styles.
Another importation of our famous
Dollar hid Gloves. Soft, pliable
and durable. in white, black, tan.
mode and maize. Worth ST. 25-and
only ST.
w. III. McKnew, 933 Pa. Av.
o5cn1
Evening star., 1898-02-25

from the power house and find the trou-
BILE. This was done, and after som. hours
the trouble was located at the curve where
the line turns from 4th avenue into Astor
place. There some laborer, extra careful
OF his shovel, which was mis- own property,
had slowed 1t away for the night handle
down and with the blade carefully pressed
up diagonally between the two current
bearing conductors. When the men tried
to remove IT they found II was firmly weld
ed to each rail and had subsequently to be
cut away with chissls. 1t was a fortunate
thing for the laborer that the current was
not turned on when he slowed the shovel
away SO carefully.
Evening star., 1898-02-25


Curious things occur in the operation OF
underground trolley systems. When the
electric current was first turned on the
downtown section of the Madison Avenue
line in New York to test II. the night be-
fore the cars were TO start running. the
current breaker for that sec ton popped out
with a bang, denoting short circuit some-
where along the line. AS there was moth
ing in the vicinity to account for this, It
was finally decided to follow the slot along
Evening star., 1898-02-25

A London special to the New York Her.
aid says: An order has been received at
the United States embassy here ordering all
officers Of the United States navy at present
In England on leave to rejoin their ships.
at once.
Lieut.. B-aford Jones aid Lieutenant COM
mander Williams, who arrived in England
with their wives ard families a few days
ago to spend several months In Europe,
sail by the Cunarder on Friday.
Evening star., 1898-02-25
Daughters Who Are Not Surprised at
Mrs. Manning's Election.
TIE PRoCEEp1NGs OF TODAY
Report Received of Committee on
National University.
NOTES AND COM ENTS

There was not as large an audience at the
Grand Opera House this -morning to wit
ness the proceedings of the congress of the
Daughters of the American Revolution as
was present yesterday. The election yes
terday attracted large number of spec
tators, and the delegates were present then
in full force. The faces Of the ladies wore
expressions of relief this morning, and they
did not look as careworn as they did yes
terday. They appeared to be much more
Evening star., 1898-02-25
Carrying Nnfl TO Circle City.

The Post Office Department has awarded
a contract for carrying the mails between
Seattle Washington, and Circle City, Alas
ka by way of the Yukon river, to y. c.
Richardson of Seattle. Washington. at s2.5
the round trip Six trips will be made dur
ing the season the boat leaving Seattle
about the 10th and 25th Of June, July and
August.
Evening star., 1898-02-25

From the Chicago Record
Hobbs didn't have appendicitis sftea
aIi''
"Who said sor,
"Iiis doctors; II seems he hadn't mougY
enough. to pay for surgical operation. ~
Evening star., 1898-02-25

authorized by the national board calling
for the Information that Is in private hands
relating to these revolutiony heroes. The
circular has been printed in many news
reperS and one was incloSed I'm each pro-
gram of this continental congress.
Your committee had already received tn
formation relating to at least a hundred
whose names have perished from the land
they suffered to save. When a sufficient
number has been obtained, monograph
should be printed and the deeds o. the u-l-
known heroes be given to the world.
From Pembroke. Mass. comes the
church record OF the Rev. Cad Hitchcock.
worn and tattered volume care fully pre-
served among his descendants. On its
pages, among the deaths frequently ap-
pcared the words. Died on the prison ship
in New York harbor' / do not know that
these records appear anywhere else. From
the state OF Maine comes the certificate
reciting the Imprisonment of VIM. Grover
and his great sufferings on board the prison
ship at Halifax"
She told of the work done by the COM
mittee and what was still further proposed
to be done.
1t was announced that the national board
of management would meet at the head
quarters of the society. 92 street, Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock.
The congress adjourned shortly after
2;30 o'clock, to meet again at > At the
afternoon session the following reports
were read: That of the committee Ito
memorialize Congress about the census of
$780," and the report of the committee on
meadow garden farms" Unfinished busi-
ness was also taken up.
Evening star., 1898-02-25

Sne salo 1urtner that 1t was simply the
development of the national resources of
government institutions in Washington, and
should be more of a post graduate course
general discussion on the subject fol-
lowed. The matter appeared to be one in
which all the delegates were greatly inter-
ested. as such stir was raised during the
discussion that Mrs. Bracket had to ham,
mer on the table, and at last rise and stand
at the head of the stairs leading to the
stage. She used the gavel with good effect
on the railing of the stair steps and some
semblance of order was finally restored
Mrs. Walworth would not consume the
time OF the congress to explain between
the university and the memorial building
but said she would distribute circular,
which would give a full explanation
Mrs. Kate Brownlee Sherwood was given
the courtesy Of the floor to explain the diff
ferences. She Is on the committee Of the
National Council of Women having in
charge the university work and the instru,-
tion OF children in memorial matters SIZE
is at the head of an uncompleted chaptf r
and was given privilege to speak on tn!s
account. Mrs. Swift of California made a
speech on the subject of the National IIni-
versity.
The Prison Ship Lists.
Mrs. Elroy NJ. Avery. chairman of the
committee on prison ship lists" made her
report. She declared in the introduction
that the committee was appointed for the
purpose Of obtaining as full and perfect an
account as possible of the names and deeds
of those who suffered .'in those fioatin :
dungeons called the prison ships"
"The old Brooklynites have alre ldy Sc
cured a list Of 5000 names from the Eng
lish records" she said. but that is only
a fraction of those who suffered on one
ship-the Jersey. We are ENCOURAGED to
hope that access may be obtained to the
British archives yet unsearched, as our
minister to England has shown q most
gratifying interest IN this work
Your committee has sent out a circular
The state herald., 1898-01-14
BEACHVILLE.

Miss Alice Parker began term OF
school in Sedg \ ick county last Monday.
The Misses Ellis VISITED at o. Trout.
man. las, Sunday.
The praycrmeeting AT ". q. Hcller's
Inst Wednesday evening was well attend
ed, there being nearly fifty present THIS
week Il will be held at the Lounsbnry
school house, Rev. Slnpp Of Iiolyoke
expects TO be present. II the weather is
favorable.
Mrs Sophie Tfou,man has been en-
gagged TO teach n term Of school in dis.
trici A TO begin Feb. I.
Miss Florence Trogo passci tho 9th
grade examination with standing Of 0s
pei cent. She contsmplates entering
the 10Th grade OF the IIolyoke high
school In tho near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. SpraRuo went 10
Chase county, Neb. this week.
We understand TINT W. II. Shove and
Leslie kcpler Of the Frcnchmnn country
Iav. rented tho Jerry Noonan place,
Tbats right, boys. get IN tho sand.
John Ilaremnn ls hauling corn To the
Platte where he gets 20 cents per bu.
Harry Trcso has fitted up a bt rre
power corn shelter aud Is now prepared
to do shcllina on shof, notice.
Oi.p Misery.