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INGERSOLL AT LEISURE.
The Great Unbeliever's Story of
George Washington.
From the New York Sun. J

From the New York Sum-
1.-THE only time l ever met Colonel In
gersoll" remarked Western newspaper
man, now in New York. was in Cincinnati
in 1884. He was going farther West on a
lecturing tour, and a couple of US reporters
were sent down to find out why he wasn't
doing Republican campaign work on the
stump, We found him at the Burnett
House alone, in big double room-it was
hot Sunday, about half past in the af-
ternoon-with the windows open, his coat
and vest off, and his feet in big. easy slip
offs. He greeted US in his usual genial,
sunny, big-boy way, and in response to the
questions of the moment he said: Well,
I've got more against the Christian reli-
gion than l have against the Democratic
party, and I'm out fighting it, and the in
terview was ended. No other reason being
given, we took up our hats to leave, but
the Colonel stood in the way.
Now, boys, look here, he said in his
most persuasive voice and manner, don I
go off and leave me. I'm here by myself
with nothing on earth to do till l dress for
my lecture, unless it is to be bothered b.
callers don't want to see, and | want you
to stay and talk to me. Here are some
good cigars'-reacEing for box of fine
ones on table-'and you can just sit down
and Well smoke and talk and enjoy our
selves
I'VE weren't looking for that kind of a
reception from so distinguished a man and
were rather upset by it.
WED like to do it the best in the
world l said, but wouldn't it be imposing
on your
:" Not bit of it, not bit of it,, he said
in a tone of frankest sincerity. And If
you'll only agree to stay by me I'll lock
the door and not another visitor shall be
allowed to disturb us. Is 1t bargain?'
1T was. of course, and helping ourselves
to the cigars. we proceeded to make our
selves as comfortable as the colonel was,
and in five minutes he was doing all the
talking with dogmaic Christianity as his
subject That he talked we'll there could
be no denial, but more Illogical argument
never heard; for, being believer my
SELF. asked the simple questions that are
the most difficult to answer. He hadn't
the opportunity for ridienle and oratefy
that the stage afforded him, and when he
had to come down to the plain methods OF
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THE HONEY BEE IN AMERICA.
First Discovered by De soto in His
Adventurous wanderings.

(From the Scientific American-)
No one seems to have taken the time and
trouble to thoroughly investigate the early
history of the honey bee in America
Enough IS known. however. to assure Us
that il IS not indigenous to the country
but was, in all probability, imported by the
early eolonists-
The earliest mention of honey in Ameri-
ca, so far as considerable research diseIoses
TO the writer, is in Irving's account of DE
Soto's wanderings. While the adventurer
was at the village Of Ichiaha. in June. 1910,
his men found "a quantity Of bears grease
preserved in pots. likewise oil made from
the walnut, and a pot OF honey The lattsr
they had not before seen. nor did they ever
again meet with il during their wander
ings-"
Some have inferred from this that the
honey bee was in Florida at this period.
and that it was indigenous TO America BU'
this does not follow; first. because - vii
Iage in which the honey was found was 10
Gated IN the country since known as
Northern Georgia, or perhaps Northern Ala
bama, and not in Florida; second, the honey
mentioned was very possibly the product OF
the humble bee, which was native and
very widely scattered
Nevertheless, the honey bee was proba-
bly, introduced by the Spanish settlers in
Florida at least at a later period, for Bar
tram who explored the country in NIB,
mentions honey and beeswax as articles
of barter among the Indians. He speaks
OF honey in so many places in his book
that it must have been quite common, and
therefore could not have been the product
of the humble bee, whose store Of honey is
very scant Bartram was told by physi-
clan that there were few or no bees west of
the peninsula Of Florida, and but one hive
in Mobile which latter had been brought
from Europe Traders had also informed
him that there was none in West Florida.
At this period the honey bee was COM
mon all along the eastern shore OF the
country from Nova Scotia southwark. The
fact that it was not found in the interior
is good evidence that the insect was not
a native of America. Otherwise, natural
swarming would have distributed il
throughout the land long before the arri-
val of the white man.
Jonathan Carver, an Englishman, ex-
plored Wisconsin and the adjacent territory
in 1861 and in his book, published soon
after he mentions the commoneSt insects.
The honey bee is not among them, but the
humble bee is referred to as follows; The
bees of America principally lodge their
honey in the earth. to secure it from the
ravages of the bears, who are remarkably
fond of it,
According to writer in 1.-THE American
Bee Journal for July. 1866. the honey bee.
was first noticed by white men in Ken
lucky in 1880, in New York in 1898 and
west of the Mississippi in 1897. At the
present day this industrious little bee is
scattered throughout America. and the pro-
duction of honey is constantly increasing
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ARRIVAL OF THE RELIEF.
Three Deaths Occurred On the VOy.
age From Manila.

age From Manila.
San Francisco, Aug 3.-The hospital ship
Relief dropped anchor in the harbor at
a. M yesterday. There were 243 sick and
convalescent soldiers and officers aboard.
Although the hour of arrival was untime-
ly, quite a feet went out into the strait
to meet the incoming vessel. Many sol
diers were on deck eager to receive news
papers and fruit with which the welcoming
vessels were we'll supplied. No one was
allowed on board, however, owing to the
quarantine regulations. Officials of the
city waited alongside until inspection was
over when they went aboard and gave the
returning invalids a welcome in the name
of San Francisco. AS a mark Of respect to
the memory Of Colonel Hawkins. of the
Tenth Pennsylvania, the usual screechng
of whistles was dispensed with in the well
come to the Relief. AS soon as the well
| come had been extended the Government
| tug Mcdowell and the steamer Caroline
! came alongside ard soldiers on board were
taken to Meigg's wharf and thence to the
Preside in ambulances. AS the men were
| landed they were pelted with roses by a
party of ladies. Three deaths occurred on
the voyage.
The transport Senator, with the Tenth
Pennsylvania. which arrived last night
from Manila, docked at the Folsom Street
| wharf today. The body of Colonel Haw-
| kins was taken to a local undertaking es-
| tablishment. No arrangements have been
| made for shipping the remains East. A
| welcoming party from Pennsylvania will
arrive tonight and take charge iof all ar
rangements. The Pennsylvania regiment
viii land tomorrow morning and are as
sured OF most enthusiastic welcome The
boys Will be given a reception that shall
outdo those of the Oregonians and Nebras-
/ kana,
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ing physician of the hospital, said that she
had reported to the trustees that many Of
the girls were suffering from bruises. She
said that after that she was repeatedly
snubbed by the principal, and on that ac-
count did not insist on seeing the girls
whose injuries she had reported.
Mrs. Eyler and had trouble" she said,
when she diagnosed a case as typhoid
fever and insisted on putting the patient
In room with temperature of A de-
grees. when the case was in reality typi-
cal one of pneumonia
The physician said that the injuries OF
Katie Barlow, now in the City Hospital.
might have resulted from her being COM
PEELED to walk upstairs twenty-five times
and then to spend several days in dark
cell.
Dr. Edward B. Witte, the superintedent
of the City Hospital, said that the tondi-
tion OF the Barlow girl might have been
due to overdoses of mercury.
Mrs. Anna M. Vandeveer, the matron OF
the home and niece of M. Cook, became
so angry under the cross-examination OF
Mr. Backus that she burst into tears before
the examination was haf over.
Mr.. Backus' questions as to her depart
ment moved the governor to say:
Il start with the assumption that the
management of this institution is all
right"
"But the investigation is apparently on
one line." persisted Mr.. Backus. IT is
time that the presumption should shift
well, it has not shifted yet" respond
ed the governor.
Miss yanderyeer said that she did not
consider slapping in the mouth cruel treat
ment for girls. She said that she had once
slpaped girl in the mouth herself in self
defence.
Ibid you ever see any slapping going on
when the trustees or women managers
were here? Why didn't you do il in their
presence?"
I'VE were not supposed to then"
Miss Vanderveer began to weep. 1t was
more in anger than in sorrow. Mrs. EN-
ley leaned over toward her.
Don't talk to the witness" said Mr..
Backus.
''It is simply to comfort her." responded
Mrs. Emley. "It is simply one of those
acts of kindness which we managers must
perform"
Miss Vanderveer said that Lucinda Will
| lams. colored girl, who complained that
| two snakes found their way into her dark
cell. had been three days in the prison.
and two and a half days of that period she
was confined by a strait Jacket. The wit
| ness produced a letter purported to have
been written by Kate Barlow, which closed
| with the somewhat ambiguous sentiment:
Il hope God will reward you for the good
you have done"
Miss Carrie Fox, superintendent Of do
mestic science. said that Ella Kerr had
been sent to the darks cells for two days
on the charge Of stealing a piece of cake.
Zone day for each inch" corrected Mr..
Backus.
THAT makes no difference" said the
| governor. Il would have given the same
punishment in such case"
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BRYAN TO VISIT BOSTON.
A ClambnEe and Political Speeches
on the PrOgrumme

Boston, Aug. 3.-The Democratic State
committee is preparing to play William j.
Bryan again as card in the fall cam
paign. The work began week ago and
at that time the proposition made to the
idol of the silver Democracy was that he
come to Boston in the heat of the cam
paign and make speeches. 1t was pointed
out that this would be a good time for him
to begin his work of getting delegates.
Mr.. Bryan, however, knowing how matters
go in Boston. demurred at entering at the
time Of fight between factions. One of
his visits three years ago was made the
excuse for an open rupture when the
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silver men held the convention hall on
the grounds that the scheme was to keep
them out of it the next day by refusing
their credentials.
He did say, however, that he would be
willing to pay a visit in the latter part OF
August. 1t is on this basis that prepara-
tions have been made. A big open air
festival is planned at Rocky Point in
Rhode Island. Just why it is necessary
to go out of the State is not evident, but
that is the programme. There will be
a clambake and music and speeches, the
chief one to be by Mr.. Bryan.
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Miss Laura Baldwin, of Baldwinville,
N. Y, is the guest of Mrs. z. A. Logan, OF
Sixth Street northwest. aA
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Miss Mary E. Clements has returned
from a visit to her relatives. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Sims Gardiner, of Prince George county,
Md.
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Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Metcalf, who have
spent three weeks at Atlantic City, will
shortly leave for Delaware Water Gap and
Richfield Springs. They will go to Colum-
bus. Ohio, for September, and return to
Washington some time in October.
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Senator Depew, who gave the first of his
series of Monday dinners this week at
Newport, played trumps, says writer
from that resort, in his selection of Mrs.
Astor, sr., and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
as his guests of honor, and by this se,ec-
tion set the keynote of the season. The
two ladies are unquestionably at the head
of Newport society, and Senator, Depew
showed his usual diplomacy in securing
them both for his initial dinner. There is
great interest felt in Newport in Mr.. De-
pew's appearance this autumn for the first
time at Washington, the applause OF
the listening Senate to command" and he
is sure of a goodly representation of New
port society when he makes his maiden
speech in the Senate. Meanwhile he seems
to hugely enjoy the social life at New
port, and is constantly. in evidence at the
Casino Bailey's Beach, on the Avenue, AMI
every fashionable function.
Newport's other Senator, George Pea
body Wetmore, will give his first large en-
tertainment for some years at his beauti-
full place, Chateau sur -Mer, tomorrow.
This will be an interesting and amusing
affair, for as the Senator is from Rhode
Island he has had to invite all his New
port and Providence constituents, who will
not miss an opportunity of rubbing shoul-
ders on the piazzas and lawn of Chateau
sur-Mer with the gilded members of New
Yorks -four hundred The event will,
therefore, be politico- social, and will have
a unique favor.
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Ladies' Low Neck
Vests, in narrow Pink
and Blue stripes, with
out sleeves. Worth
Now Y I've each, &C
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Your Stomach Works

occasionally? Don't shock Ii with some
gripping purgative. but use Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. remedy everybody
knows. A dose of the Bitters taken regu-
larly will keep the stomach sweet. the
bowels regular. and prevent, as well as
cure, all disorders of weak stomach See
that PRIVATE REVENUE STAMP COW
ers the neck of the Bottle
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Ladies Wrappers. in
Guiding all the small
lots of S1.25 and $1.50
grades; fancy Lawns.
Percales, and a few
esdIes p,sin TRltS1 hn8 75c
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Ladies' Handker-
chiefs, with fancy bor-
ders, White hemstitch-
ing and Irish hand
embroidering; worth
Sc. each. &C
NOW ......O v
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Vice President and Mrs. Hobart will leave
Long Branch tomorrow for Lake Cham
plain to join the President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley. II is expected that upon their re-
turn TO Normanhurst, their summer home
at Norwood Park, they will be accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley. Mr.. Hobart is
president Of the Norwood Horse Show
which has just been organized by Norwood
Park residents and which will last but one
day.
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Ladies' Fast Black
and Tan Seamless
Hose. plain and Drop
ped-stitch, with shap-
ed ankles; worth
tic. a pair. 10lC
NOW. IL
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Broken lot of Chill
dren's Ribbed and
Seamless Hose. Fast
Black. with double
knees; worth 15c 10c
a pair. NOW. ~
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Odd lot of Innings,
Percaline and Silesia.
in Black and Colors;
worth up to 15c. a
yard. Choice &C
NOW - y
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Odd lot of Fancy
Dress Goods, all pure
wool and many of
them corded effects;
worth 81 l-2c 12IC
a yard. NOW. x
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Colonel James Forney, United States Ma
rine Corps, has temporarily been ordered
TO Washington on special duty. He is at
the Raleigh His family are still in Ken
lucky, but expect shortly to leave for York
Harbor
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Hon. Charles Dawes. United States Comp
troller of the rency, accompanied by
Mrs. Dawes, is al present visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Mccormick, at their place
at Devon. They win stay several days, and
then go on TO make tour OF the New Eng
land resorts.
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Odd lot OF Wash
Silks, guaranteed. in
plain and corded, plaid
and striped effects,
that have been SELL
ing at 49c. a 10C
yard. NOW. y
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Ladies Neckwear,
Pique and Batiste
Puffs. Stocks, Jabots,
and Bows; new effects
and latest shapes,
worth from 25c. to
39c. Choice 10IC
NOW ........ Ik2
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Ladies' Linen Col
lars, and they are all
pure linen, too; latest
shapes: scattering
sizes; worth inc
15c. each. NOW. ~
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Ladies' Blue Linen
Dresses, plain and
fancily trimmed, tail
or-made; three OF
.aeR' tn IN ToW worth $3.50
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One Ladies' Fine Or
CANDY Dress. prettiIy
trimmed and fashion,
ed in latest style: it
Is size Sc; worth
Now slS; $3.50
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Remnants of EN-
broidery; a counter
full OF various widths
and lengths and pat
terms; worth from &c.
to 75c. a
yard. 1C tn 1SC
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Broken lot Chill
dren's Straw Hats and
Summer Golf Caps;
values up TO Csc. 1AC
Choice NOW. IU
The evening times., 1899-08-03

Boys All-wool Suits,
with short pants and
Double Breasted and
Brownie Jackets; hrok-
en- lots OF S2.50, So,
and $3.50 81 QS
grades. NOW. ..~i.OO
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Odd lot of Boys
Stiff -brim Straw Hats,
latest shapes; worth
up to SSc. Choice 13C
NOW.EJ ID
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Put yourselves in place and you will readily appreciate
view concerning Remnants The st of August That will
explain the really ridiculous prices have named on all small
lots-short lengths-and odds and ends for tomorrow
The evening times., 1899-08-03

Mems Madras and
Silk Neckwear; As
cots, Puffs. and Tecks;
new shapes and new
patterns; worth
25c and SOC. 1QC
NOW........IO ~
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Children's Washable
Hats. Duck, Pique.
and Galatea. in golf,
tam, and turban
Shapes; also a few of
the Napoleon style;
worth up to soc. 10f
Choice NOW......iJ
The evening times., 1899-08-03

Mems Negligee
Shirts; odds and ends
of several lots: in
sizes 16 1-2 and II
only: worth 81. 10C
NOW ~
The evening times., 1899-08-03

Boys Long Pants
Suits. all wool and
fast color; cut in latest
style; 81, s., and IS
values. 81 dS
Choice NOW. .~I.fO
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Veilings. in a yarie-
ty OF meshes, some
with and some with
out dots; worth inc
25c a yard. NOW. ~
The evening times., 1899-08-03

Mems Leather Belts:
odds and ends of
Black and Tan. from
size 80 up; worth &c
Csc. NOW ......t
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Mems Underwear;
Shirts and Drawers;
odds and ends of sew
eral lots; worth 35c a
garment. 1uC
CHOICE ........ III
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Screen Doors, 10 of
them, with extra
fancy panels, hard
wood frame; slightly
damaged, but not to
hurt their utility.
Worth $1.25. enc
NOW. .JU
The evening times., 1899-08-03

Ladies Lawn and
Dimity Dresses, in
pretty co'oTs. hand
somely made, trimmed
with lace;
worth SIPS. 81 6A
NOW. ~J.JU
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-16

The YorkvilIo Enquirer ob,
serves, in connection with the
letters of Tillman and Evans to
the Neal investigating committee,
that 1t is every nice ia both these
gentlemen to offer to pay now
when there is nothing else to do. /"
We noted the same niceness Of
sentiment once in the case of Il
negro boy who had been caught
misappropriating property. He
was willing to pay mp and cull" it
square," None hutreally broad
minded statesmen 1wQpld he. will
ing to follow 81 humble. though
"high~toned," " a precedent. The
State.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-16

dead mule and never puncture the
hide. His Honor, with com
mensurate dignity, pronounced the
fatal word "Guilty" whereupon
radiance sublime electrified the
countenance of the valiant knight,
while gay and festive smiles IN
profusion and leap frog fashion
capered DER the "face illumined"
from ear to ear. Ransom got five
dollars, or thirty days. Lancas,
ter county got five dollars Court
ADJOURNED for conversation.
Mr. j D Scruggs of Rock Hill
and Mrs B A Gardner, were mar
ried, at this place, Tuesday 18th
inst, at the residence of the brides
father, Mr. j w Huntley.
DICK BUSTLE.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-16

What is going to he a domi-
nant opinion in South Carolina is
voiced by the Chester Lantern
when it says: "According to the
penitentIary Investigating com>
mittee, the States farming is like
that of some individuals: it costs
a good deal more than it comes
to. There was commentator of
improvements and the manage.
ment generally, but it appears
that it sunk money by thousands
of dollars. The convIcts should
be put on the reads, and let
the free farmers have amono.
poly of raising farm products. "
The State.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-16

The authorities ct Washington
have at last concluded to reopen
the postoffice at Lake City, S &.
Mrs c w McClam, a widow lady
who has been telegraph operator
at Kingstree several years, will
be appointed postmaster. She is
a Northern lady, having been
horn and reared in Illinois. Her
appointment will meet with the
hearty approval of the citizens of
Lake City.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-16
BISM ARCK'S IRON
NERVE

Was the result of his splendid
health. Indomitable will and
tremendous energy are not found
where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys
and Bowels are out of order. If
you want these qualities and the
success they bring, use DR. King s
New Life Pills. b They develop
every power of brain and body.
Only 25c at Crawford Bros drug
store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-16

Among those spoken Of as
probable gubernatorial candidates
next year are Governor Nc
Sweeney, Col Willie Jones, Judge
. w Buchanan, A III Patterson,
ex- Gov. John G Sheppard, o l.
Schnmpert, G c Featherstone and
the perennial G Walt Whitman.
Th ere may be others in the bushes
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-08-16
"TOUCHED" THE EX-
, SLAVES.
One of Them in Arkansas Collects
by Fraud Over $3, 900.

Washington, Aug I1-An order
forbidding the delivery Of all
mail matter was today issued
against Isaac l. Welton, the ex.
slave assembly, Madison, Ark. =,
on the charge of operating @
through the mails a scheme de.
vised for obtaining money under
false and fraudulent pretenses.
The department states that
eviction is an ex x-slave who is at
the head of an alleged imaginary
organization having for it's pass a
law granting eH-slaves pensions.
The first remittance required of
the members of this organization
was 25 cents, and it appears that
IL, 3S1 negroes, from the southern
States principally, have remitted
that amount. Although this
money was to start a fund for the
object above noted, not one cent
of 1t can now be- accounted for by
the managers of the seheme."