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The Engleside.

Beach Haven " J. On.os June q
Hot sea water baths in the house and all the de-
sirable adJuncts of modern hotel home by the sea
beach Haven is noted for its matches bay for
SAILING and fishing its superb bathing and the select
Class OF It's patrons. Send for souvenir
ROBT. b. EsNGLE & SON
myl-5Itl0 Mt. Holly, " J., until June l.
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FOR SALE-PARrIES BREAKING Up HOUSE
keeping offer bargains in furniture and house
hold goods, including parlor SET bed room sets
mattresses; chifOniers. dressing tables writing
desks tables, chairs, large ice box, kitchen out
lit, &c; all in good condition Call 400 Bfnney
St next Tuesday To Friday. inclusive bet and
pm my7-3t.S
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FOR SALE-OR EXCHANGE
A RARE CHANCE
To SECURE A BEAUTIFUL SUBURBAN HOME
NEAR BOTH STEAM AND ELECTRIC CAR
LINES.
-Four and one-ha1f acres Of ground improved by
LARGE wELI-BUILT DWELLING HOUSE
and all necessary outbuildings.
For full particulars and permit to inspect apply
to ]. V. n. HUYCK,
my5-3t l5O5 pa ave
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FOR SALE-A CHOICE LOT. 25x1OO, ON 18TH
81 near Columbia road, at only 81 90 per 50. IT
Will be satisfied that this lot will Increase IL
value LOUIS z. SHOEMAKER, $40 F ST. NV
ny5-3t " "
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FOR SALE BESST LOCATION IN THE CITY FOR
apartment house; opposite finest park; $50
II. from 1+th st. NV: lot I2x144 #.
app ID NJ OGDEN, Ex, 1895 st NV.
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IN THE MOUNTAINS.

Observation-Disclosures.
The Aurora House, open from June l to Nov
Beautiful grounds, with fine shade trees and flow
Rock spring water; baths
~ Special rates for June. For illustrated book
let ADDRESS j. H. SKATER, Aurora. W. Va.
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BEAUTIFUL LOTS FOR SALE AT GRANNY, ON
the City and Suburban railroad, at the District
line; enjoy citizenship and only fare.
ap7-26t 5l2 ST NV
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EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON,

FRENCH LANGUAGE SCHOOL-NEw TERM
Easy, quick method to pronounce well, speak,
read understand Lessons during summer.
MILE. V. PRUD'HOMME, 3O7 d st. NV tear
Ines). myh-16t
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FOR SALE-REASONABLE, LOT p. BLOCK s5
fronting on kenesaw ST., Columbia Heights Call
at ll2s 9th ST. NV. any pm. after O'Clock.
OWNER. my1-2w'
FOR SALE-LOT II. IN SQUARE 1872 23Bx9lI5
on north side of s st. between n. II. ave and
18th st. By owner, $40 5th NV apl3-tf
FOR SAILED. ID. THOMPSON, 1885 F.
Some fine residence sites on
Mass. ave, vety reasonable.
Bargain on Whitney ave. mh2s-tf
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Fur SALE LARGE TRUNKS, VERY CHEAP
solid sole leather; S125; price S25; / can
vas; cost sos; price, SIS; good new. 1908 G
NV.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12

You will often
save the cost Of a
years subscrip-
tion to the
ENTERPRISE
by consulting its
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12
A A Way Out.

An Irishman recently applied
at London postoffice to know
the cost of sending a telegram to
his mother, who resided in a ere.
mote part of Ireland, and upon
being informed that the fee
would be 4s. Cd, exclaimed :
What! | carn't afford all that. "
The clerk then explained that
the message would cost Is. Cd, to
the nearest Office to the address
given, and that the remaining So.
would be charged for delivery by
a special messenger, as the ad
dress was beyond the radius of
free delivery.
After some moments Of consid
Grafton, Pat said: Look here 4:
I've only got Is. Cd, so you had
better send it on to the nearest
Office, and l will write to mother
. night and tell her to fetch it,"
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12

asked the court to be allowed 70
make a statement as to the ditch.
which was not allowed, not being
In reply. II was in my law of.
flee when | heard of the killing
went down town, met my wife,
took her in my arms (she began
crying), and both of us went to
the scene of the shooting. l saw
there was no hope for him and
requested the bystanders to take
the body into my house.
found two buckshot and six No.
2 shots in his pocket; buckshot
were badly battered" His son
and Arthur Best were not init
mate.
II. @. Folk testified that he
knew w. Fl. Bambcrg and saw
him on the day of the killing at
Rentz's house. Bamberg told him
he knew nothing Of the killing.
81 have seen Browns gray horse
standing for long time un-
hitched. Brown said in my store
that Bellinger should be killed.
[ demonstrated with him about
the remark on account Of the ex
isting relations. | did not say
that | would have acted as John
SON."
O. j. S. Brook, a hardware mer-
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12

chant of Bamberg and brother
ln-law Of Jno. r. Bellinger, knew
of the difficulty between Jno. r.
Bellinger and Jones of Savannah,
which occurred in the court house.
Willie Bellinger came to me
that day for a pistol. l told him
to go to the store and get it. l
did not say to him, i don't blame
you, but you had better keep it
to YOURSELF Jno. r. Bellinger
gave me some small and buck
shot after the killing of his son. |
don't remember ever seeing
Browns gray horse hitched."
Aaron Rice, recalled, said that
he knows w. Fl. BAN berg, and
that be told him (Rice in pres
ence of Fl. G. Folk, that he said
nothing Of and knew nothing of
the killing. He knows Browns
gray horse and meyer saw him
hitched. Willie Bellinger was his
nephew.
With this testimony in the
jury was taken to the place Of the
homicide and allowed to view and
e1a mine the grounds, etc, after
which tley we're returned to the
court room and the arguments
begun. Three hours were allowed
to each side, and as there were
six lawyers to speak each was
confined to a one hour speech.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12
Prevented a Tragedy.

Timely information given Mrs. Geo.
Long, Of New Straitsville, Ohio, pre-
vented dreadful tragedy and saved
two lives. A frIghtful cough had long
kept her awake every night. She had
tried many remedies and doctors but
steadily grew worse until urged to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery. One bottle
wholly cured her, and she writes this
marvellous medicine also cured Mr.,
Long Of a severe attack Of Pneumonia.
Such cures are positive proof of the
matchless merit Of this grand remedy
for curing all throat, chest and lung
troubles. Only SOC and $l.O0. Every
bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free
at Crawford Bros. drug store. 6.
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Tip Accepted.

"A man suffering excruciatingly
from toothache meets a friend and
tells him his woes.
Friend-"Ah, ] had just as bad
toothache as you yesterday, and
l went home, and my wife pitied
me and kissed me, and made so
much Of me that the toothache
disappeared! You take my tip"
Suflerer-"Is your wife at home
now, do you think?"
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12
Story OT q Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains OF disease is the worst
form OF slavery. George ID. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: "My
wife has been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles OF Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully i'm
proved and able to do her own work"
This supreme remedy for female dis
eases quickly cues nervousness, sleep
lessness, melancholy, headache, back
ache, fainting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine is a god
send To weak, sickly, run down people.
Every bottle guaranteed. Only SOC.
Sold by Crawford Bros. Druggist. 8
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12
W. &. JOHNSON TRIED.
THE STORY OF THE KILLING
OF YOUNG BELLINGERAS
TOLD BY THE DE-
PENDANT.
Much The Same Version as Joe
Browns. Didn't See a Tele-
graph Pole. Father of
Deceased Put on the
Stand in Reply.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Bamberg, Dec. 9.-The third
day of the johnson murder trial
began this morning. The court
room was filled as it has been
during the preceding days of the
trial.
The Rev. VIM. l.. johnson, the
defendant, was the last witness
to testify for the defense. He
took the stand in his own behalf
and testified as follows:
| am a minister of the gospel
of the Baptist denomination; am
pastor of Bamberg, Hunters
chapel and Denmark Baptist
churches; have been located at
Bamberg about four years. In
June, 1899, | was called on by
Mr.. Brown to perform marriage
ceremony between himself and
Miss Bellinger. The Saturday
night following the marriage
Mrs. Bellinger came to my house
and L lett her and Mrs. johnson
In conversation on my piazza.
| was in back part of my house
and heard Mrs. Bellinger abusing
me to my wife; | also heard "A
mans voice: 81 am surprised at
your conduct willie Bellinger
VINO had come for his mother,
told my wife to "shut up, I've
heard enough OF that"
ala not see willie Belllnger
again un'ii the day before the
Tragedy, when found him setting
line renee which separated my
mouse from MIR. Bellinger's. Mrs.
beliihger was also present. A
negro painter named Walker was
IN my yard painting fence; |
called walker quietly to my
step and said to him: do the
painting as you agreed to do or
get out Of here" | then went
down town and asked Mr.. J. G.
Move tonhekn me- pet q neoro ont
Of NV IArd Move como and on
taroi ~ knoI- do1r Mo,.a1L;,I, | -
to- H.; S;aSoiaJ ~ nI' "oNoc nun
loi MS pi''oi anu he gave ~ 10
S'e, l tnen walked out OF mouse
anu 'oid walker, the painter, TO
get out OF my yard. | repeated
this several times, and he would
start but Willie Bellinger would
each time call him back. telling
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court. Mr.. johnson examined it
and pronounced it the gun which
he used in shooting Mr.. Bellin.
ger.) The gun was loaded |
took 1T and put it in my sitting
room; | expected to need the gun
to defend myself, my family and
my home, which had been intru-
ded upon.
The next morning as | was
about to go down town Mr. Brown
drove up to my gate and told me
that if was going down town he
would take me. | went with
him; transacted my business at
the postoffice, and returned to
my home. During my trip to the
postoffice | was armed with a
pistol, because l thought was in
danger Of being shot by Bellin-
ger. A short time after my re-
turn home from the postoffice,
Mr.. Brown again drove up to my
gate and | started out to meet
him. l then saw Mr.. Willie Bel.
llnger coming across the campus,
which is located in front Of my
house, and | picked up nv shot
gun to defend myself against any
possible danger. AS soon as
got out the house and into the
road where Mr.. BroUn was Mr..
Bellinger had by that time come
to within 10 or Is steps Of us, and
he opened fire on us, with a p6s.
tol. Iraised MY gun and fired.
Mr.. Belliuger shot at me twice,
then | shot, and he shot twice
more after fired. | was standing
in the road at the time and had
no reference to the telephone
pole referred to; did not know
the pole was about; there was
nothing between US that saw;
| shot him to save my life which
/ believed to be in great danger:
after that | returned to nv house
and reloaded the gun, fearing
that | might have further trouble.
On the cross examination by
Attorney General Bellinger, Mr..
Johnson said when he went out
to meet Mr.. Brown that he stood
by the horse conversing with him
relative to a fence which Mr..
Brown proposed to build between
the two premises; that while
standing there the horse became
restless and Mr.. Brown jerked
him back just as Bellinger came
up, thus exposing him, (Johnson)
to full view of Bellinger, when he
opened fire.
Johnson said after firing first
shot he brought the gun to posi-
tion of "ready" so that he could
use it again if necessary.
The lumber which was ordered
to build the proposed new divi-
sion fence was hauled away sew
eral days after the tragedy. The
fence was never built.
After the shooting | returned
TO my house and there remained
until had quieted my wife, who
was very much excited, and then
in company with Mr.. Sanders
drove to the Jail and voluntarily
surrendered. | stayed in Jail
eight days until released on bail,
returned to my home then where
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l have been since living, follow.
ing my usual avocation of preach.
ing at my former churches.
Bellinger and myself had not
seen much of each other since the
marriage. When | addressed
him | called him Mr.. Bellinger.
L did not speak any one of the
Bellingers.
Joe Brown, Col. Counts and S.
II. Sanders told me of threats
made by Bellinger. l did not
arm myself because l was not
fond of carrying weapons. l had
apprehension that Bellinger vas
going to shoot me, but not so
strong until the day before the
trouble.
Col. Counts advised me to
kill the negro or any one else
who would not leave my yard.
I did not think of necessity of
asking an officer Of the law to
get him out. | did not tell Mrs.
Bellinger to "shut up" l told
her Il have heard from you
before"
Question by attorney general
When you told Belinger to
come on the street what did
you mean?
Ahswer-I meant to whip him
if l could. My height is feet,
weight 40; that of Bellinger,
5 feet, weight 110. | thought
there was more honor in whip
ping a man physically than
returning his words.
Question-Why did you re-
tire when you found Bellinger
had a pistol?
Answer-Did not want that
kind of a difficulty.
Attorney general question:
You were then not willing to
meet poor little Willie Bellinger
as man and man usually do,
but you had something in your
house which would kill an ele-
phant. With this you wanted
to meet Willie Bellinger who
was only armed with a pistol,
eh? This question elected no
response and was rather dram
attic in its appeal.
Mr.. Bellinger then asked wit
ness if the two witnesses who
were put up this morning by
the defense, and who testified
that he had rested his gun
against the pole, had testified
to the truth. He answered,
"No, sir; that is not true"
This concluded the examina-
ton Of Mr.. Johnson and he
arose in his seat and asked per,
mission Of the court to make a
statement The request was
granted and he said: "There
is no living human being who
more regrets the tragedy which
caused Willie Bellinger's death
than | do
A. P. Bush proprietor OF Bush
Hotel, at Aiken, testified that
Willie Bellinger was at the hotel
from March 80 until April +, and |
from April 81 until April %.
Mr.. John r. Bellinger, father
of deceased, then took the stand
and said that Willie came TO
Bamberg from Barnwell, where
he had been living, on April 3.
Willie was not here between 2S |
March and April 8. The conver-
sation alluded to by Best took |
place in the postoffice in BAN
berg March % Willie was in
formed of the unpleasantness be-
tween the two families before he
went to Aiken in April. Willie
saw johnson frequently after
this conversation. Mr.. Bellinger
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Tettor, saIt-Rheum and Ecsems.

The intense itching and smarting
incident TO these diseases. is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlain's
Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very
bad cases have been permanently
cured by it. 1t is equally efficient for
itching piles and a favorite remedy
for sore nipples, chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. 25 cents per box. For sale by
Hickory Grove Drug Company. Tyr.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12

Torpid Liver causes Depression OF Spirits
DR.. NJ a. Simmons Liver Medicine to snrnu.
nate that organ.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12
To Cure IA Cold in Ono Day

Take Laxative Bromo- -Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
II 1t fails to cure. +. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12

More i'm
portant still is
the saving in
health. Royal
Baking Pow
der adds anti
d y S pepti c
qualities to the
food.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12
There R no
baking
powder So
economical
I'm practical
U8es ma
matter" h0W
little others
may cost
as the Royal

Imitation baking powders almost invariably con.
tain alum. Alum makes the food unwholesome.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. 100 WILLIAM sr. NEW YORK
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-12-12
TIE Saving of
Money by the use

Baking Powder is considerable.
Royal is economical, because it
possesses more leavening power
and goes further.
Royal saves also because it
always makes fine, light, sweet
food; never wastes good -four;
butter and eggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-22
Veterans and the Civil Service.
20 the Editor of The Eyeninr Star.


Under the caption of Amending Civil
Service Law an article appeared in your
issue of the 18th instant, stating that Rep
resentative Lacey of Iowa had introduced
in the House bill amending the civil serv-
ice law in relation to soldiers of the civil
war. The bill was prepared by the COM
mittee on legislation of the G. A. R., De-
partment of the Potomac, and gives pref
ere nee to all honorab bly, discharged soldiers
etc, of the war of the rebellion for ap-
pointment to and retention in the public
service, and for promotion therein, age,
loss of limb or other physical impairment
shall not diSqualify them, provided
they possess the business capacity neces-
sary to discharge the duties of the position
involved" This proviso, with the
uncharitable Interpretation that undoubted-
~ it will be given by certain unfriendly of
hcials will surely defeat the object Or good
intentions of the trainers of the bill. and
speak from experience, for / have recently
had occasion to test this very point.
Some eight yelrs ago a similar bill but
more comprehensive IN its provisions was
prepared by committee of the Union Vet
eran Legion. OF which l was a member and
it was introduced in the Senate by Senator
Galinger of New Hampshire; referred to
the committee on reform in the civil serv-
ice" of which Senator Wolcott of Colorado
was then chairman. and subsequently re-
ported BY him, with recommendations, to
the Senate, and raised. This bill not only
covers all the leading or important features
of the measure introduced by Representa-
tive Lacey for the benefit of the soldier
but in addition Lrescribes penalty, and
provides for is execution. against the chief
of a department who shall in any manner
violate its provisions.
Pending action on our bill, l visited the
Senate and consulted with the above
named senators, and, of course, was highly
gratified when informed of its successful
passage. From the Senate, in regular rou-
n he HnnSa Eh in,
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The National Geographic Society was ad-
dressed Friday evening by Mr.. N. H. barton
of the United States geological survey On
the subject of the Black Hills of South
Dakota. Mr.. Darton said the Black Hills
are an CUTLER of the Rocky mountains ris.
ing prominently above the surface of the
great plains. The area is about 5000 square
miles, or slightly moro than that of Con-
necticut, and they rise from 1900 to 5000
feet above the plains. The region has valu-
able resources in mineral wealth and tim
Der and presents favorable conditions for
sustaining a relatively large population.
The mineral production from the Black
Hills in 1899, he said, was about 81 900. 600
and it is steadily increasing Gold is the
PRINCIPAL product. but coal, silver lead and
otber minerals are found. Cattle, sheen and
lumber production also is very large. The
adjoining plains, and the total shipments OF
the product in 1880 yielded nearly S.. 600 600
A unique feature of Mr.. Darton's lecture
was the exhibition of two lantern slides in
natural colors. The photographs from
which the slides were made were taken BY
Mr. barton.
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SIXTH Annual MEETING.
teachers' Annuity and Aid Associa-
ton Holds a Session.


The sixth annual meeting of the Teach
ers' Annuity and Aid Association of the
District of Columbia was held Saturday
at the Franklin School building. After the
transaction of routine business, an adjourn
ment was taken until next Saturday morn
ing. when officers will be elected and pro-
posed amendments to the constitution voted
upon.
AT the session Saturday the amend
ments We're briefly discussed. Mr.. John I.
freeman, the financial secretary, submit
ted an itemized statement giving interest
ing statistics of the association. The total
membership is now 314 having been in
creased 10 during the past year, notwith-
standing loss of two members by death
six by resignation and two by forfeiture.
The number of annuitantS is still five, there
having been no additions since the last re-
port.
The receipts during the year were as fol-
lows: Entrance fees S31; dues, S4,0e06T: in.
terest, 2,73261; entertainments, etc
S2I.47: total of S7157.15. Since its or
ganization six years ago the association has
received from these sources and from hon.
orary membership fees the sum of S63.
43o6o The total receipts of the past year
$2.3ol a3; annuity fund. s4,SM.42. The
benefits paid to date amount to a total OF
Sa,9@493. divided among seventeen certif-
Gates. The total cost to the members ir
these cases was $446 16. There are a mum.
Der of benefits now being paid which. wher
completed, will bring the total up to So.
1888.
The statement of Mr. A. T. Stuart. treas
urer, also gave some interesting figures
showing the standing of the association
The receipts to the permanent fund during
the year We're: From the financial secre.
tary. S2.351.33; from accrued interest
$50 "a; from loans returned, 5000. The
balance of this fund in bank is S49s2 Al
Two loans We're made from the fund
a fir1tp
to the credit of the annuity fund is 81
2G4 So
The. schedule Of property of the associa.
ton shows the following: Real estate loans.
s4l 100; balance in bank, annuity fund 81
2b45S; permanent fund. S4,9S241: lot al
kenslnSton, 500; lot at Ken-Gar so.
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with whom-although he is generally much
aTerse to the white mani succeeded in es-
t&bllshing a friendship. ] am taking his
faVorite brother with me to London now
He Is now on board the Braemar Castle
We got up the Zambesi all right without
any adventure out of the common. | am
the nrSt white man to cross Macombe' y
country from the northeast to the south
west. When l got to Macombe's place
Missangwe-it was uncertain TO me what
sort of reception I might have received
and what might have happened. Macombe
has about 1000 rifles in his command. 2oo0
OF these being maintained on the northern
border for protection against the Portu-
guese. Macombe is now the greatest indie
pendent chief left in South Africa. I made
presents to him, and he gave me presents;
we made good friends, and we drank a bot
tie of champagne together.
After leaving Macombe's country
marched to Inyanga, in Mashonaland
which / explored in July, August and until
the middle of September. and there I found
gold reefs and pegged-Cut claims.