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The age-herald., 1901-12-23
JURY STILL OUT.
No Verdict Has Been Reached In the
 Rathbun Case.

Jeffersonville, Ind, December 22.--The jury which has the case of Newell c. Rathbun. who is charged with the mur- der of Chas Goodman, hA not yet re- turned verdict. The case went to the jury at 3:15 o'clock Saturday afternoon and at midnight, last night, the jury re- ceived additional instructions. At g o'clock this morning the twelve men re- ported that they could not agree and Judge Marsh told them to retire and re- port again tomorrow adding that he would receive a verdict tonight if one should be reached.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
FOUR PERSONS
 BURN ID DEATH Residence Destroyed and Mem- bers of Family Perish AWOKE FIND HOUSE AFlRE Father Made Heroic Efforts to Save Ills Children But Terrible Heat
 Beat Him Back-Heard
 Their Screams.
AW0KE FIND HOUSE AFIRE

Dubois. Pa, December 22.-Word has reached here today of terrible noio- caust that occurred about three miles rom Summerville, Jefferson county, yesterday morning The home of John Ashbaugh. farmer, was destroyed by fire and four persons were burned to death. another probably is fatally burned. and four oth- CTS are seriously burned and injured.
 The dead:
 William Ashbaugh, p years of age; brother of the owner of the Ashbaugh home.
 Mabel Ashbaugh, 8 12-year-old daugh- ter.
 Harry Ashbaugh, 1o-year-oid son.
 James Ashbaugh, a s-year-old son.
 The injured are:
 Herman Ashbaugh, IS years of age; re- covery doubtful.
 Mrs. Ashbaugh, seriously burned, leg broken and injured internally by jumping from a second-story window.
 JOnn ASnDduBn, lic huoOoAA0 CT, seriously burned and suffering from exposure.
 Two young children painfully burned.
 The fire broke out at an early hour In the morning and was undoubtedly caused by an overloaded stove
 MT. Ashbaugh was awakened by smoke entering the room he occupied, and found the lower part of the house ablaze. He made his way outside with the two smallest children and hurried back to look for his wife, brother and four other children, who were still in the house. He succeeded in reaching room that had been occupied by the children, but only one, the 1S-year-old boy, Herman, was there. He could hear the screams of the three others in another room which he was unable to reach. The flames were so fierce he was compelled to fight his way from the house. Meantime, Mrs. Ashbaugh had jumped from an upper story window and. was lying on the ground with a broken leg and suffering from internal injuries and burns. Reports from the injured persons to- | night say Mir. and Mrs. Ashbaugh and the two youngest children are expected | to recover, but the condition of the boy Herman is still critical.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
CHOLERA CURE
 HAS BEEN FOUND Doctors Interested in Discovery ofMichigan Professor EXPERIMENTS SUCCESSFUL Prof. Freer Has Produced What Is Believed to be an Antlseptic for
 Intestinal Diseases as chol
 era and Typhoid Fever.
EXPERIMENTS SUCCESSFUL

Ann Arbor. Mich, December 2.-Keen interest has been aroused in the medical profession here by reports of a discovery of unusual importance at the bacteriol- ogical laboratory of the University of Michigan. It is stated that experiments by pr. Frederick. G. Novy and Professor Paul c. Freer, a chemist, have produced what is believed to be an antiseptic for such intestinal diseases as cholera, typhoid fever and dysentery.
 The process has been tried on animals previously inoculated with intestinal dis eases and during the past week five medi- cal students have been undergoing a course of experiments with the prepara- tion. It Is stated that they were restrict ed to diet of sterilized milk being treat ed in the meantime with the new prepar- ation and that repeated chemical an- alysis during the period showed the utter destruction of the intestinal poisons.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
American Vessels Kept Ready.

Washington, December 22.-There were no advices to the state department from Venezuela today where a rebellion has developed against President Castro. The officials here are being kept advised of the events in the country and a United States war vessel will be kept within easy reach, so 1t can be dispatched to Venezuelan waters to look out for Ameri- can interests. In this case one of the vessels of the North Atlantic squadron, probably the battleship Indiana now in West Indian waters, will be utilized. Secretary Long said tonight that as yet no orders for the Indiana to proceed to Venezuela had been actually issued.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Cause to be Thankful.

Christiana, December 23.-Dr. Sven An dres Hedin. the Swedish traveller (who re- gently reached Ladakh. Cashmere, from has wired his greetings to King Oscar and at the same time informed him that his party was attacked by 800 Thibetan soldiers during the course of his journey and that all his collections and almost the whole of his caravan were lost, but that his valuable notes were saved. King Oscar has replied by telegraph to Dr. Hedin sending his thanks and greetings
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
BoERS DETERMINED.
Dispatch Says They Are Not Yet
 Ready to Surrender.

London, December 22.-Telegrams re- ceived here from South Africa still refer to the probable decision of the Boers to surrender, but a dispatch to the Daily News from Volksrust today, declares that the Boers are determined to con- tinue the war and that their recent con ferences have been with the object of planning a summer campaign.
 A dispatch to the Daily Mail announces that Joseph Chamberlain. the colonial secretary ,has telegraphed to the Right Hon. F. Barton, the prime minister of the commonwealth of Australia to the effect that British government would be glad of 1000 men for service in South Africa. This will be the first federal con tingent to go to South Africa, Premier Barton having previously declined to offer men unless the government asked for them.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
FRANCES GREAT CHEMIST.
What Berthelot Has Done for Ills
 Science in Fifty Years.

From the Lancet.
 The great chemist M. Berthelot has just completed his 50 years of service as a scientific teacher, an occasion which was celebrated at the Sorbonne in Paris this week. No other chemist perhaps has so helped to lay the foundation of chemis- try as has M. Berthelot and that the con gratulations he received came from all civilized nations Is no matter for surprise. His career has been remarkable one. He became a professor at the early age of 24 years. and a brilliant investigator within few years of this appointment, gaining enormous insight into the laws which lay at the root of chemical archi- lecture.
 Perhaps his most epoch-making discov- cry was his demonstration of the true na- ture of glycerine as an alcoholic body capable of interacting with three mole-
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Administration Not Concerned.

Washington. December 22-The admin ment in a Managua dispatch that the German government under certain con- sessions to a steamship company, claims the exclusive right to navigate the San Juan river and Lake Nicaragua, which forms part of the proposed isthmian ca- nal. This alleged claim, it is understood will not embarrass pending legislation for the construction of the canal as its set clement is a question with which the Nicaraguan government and the company claiming the concession will have to deal.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
St. Louis Politician Shot.

St. Louis. December 22.-John J. Ryan, well known local politician, was shot at late hour tonight while standing on prominent city corner. Ryan was seriously injured, g, bullet entering the left side of the abdomen The shooting Is supposed to have been the continuation of political feud which has existed in hotly contested ward for several months
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Writing sheman's Biography.

Mansfield. O., December 22.-Ex- Con- gressman Kerr, one of the executors of the will of the late John Sherman, Is writing the biography of the distinguish ed statesman. There will be two volumes of 600 pages each. Senator Sherman set aside $1O,0OO for that purpose. MT. Kerr says Senator Sherman was very careful to keep every letter received by him from prominent people in this and other countries. These contain many impor- tant letters on events in the nations history.
 Many of the letters were from his brother, Gen. W. T. Sherman.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Man Caught and Held Until He Near
 ly Froze to Death.

Muncie, Ind, December 22.-William Beckshultz of Richmond. Ind. freight train conductor on the Cincinnati. Rich mond and Muncie railroad is dying at the hospital here. He Is the victim of a over the cars of his train a sudden lurch at curve caused a load of ice-covered ties to shift so that he was caught under meath them. He was pinioned for half an hour and nearly froze to death. His arm and leg were broken. three ribs were fractured and he was hurt internally.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Men Quit the Trust.

Muncie. Ind, December 22.-Next week more than 100 skilled workmen in the trust window glass plants will hand in their notices and their connection will be severed within the next fortnight. The break from the trust plant ranks promises to work hardship on the cor poration at this season of the year. The cause of the exodus is the starting of a number of extensive cooperative and in- dependent plants In which the men have interests. One will be at Danville and another at Centralia. These plants will be put in complete operation within the next two weeks.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Preston Hurt In Accident.

New York, December 22.-Veryl Pres- ton, president of the American Steel Hoop Company. is at Yonkers suffering from serious injuries received in an au- tomobile accident late Saturday night. eral companions, passed through Yon- kers at a very rapid pace and at the northern line of the city the machine was upset. The occupants were picked up unconscious and taken to St. Johns Hospital. All information was refused at the hospital by those in charge.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
EXanqeIist Robbed.

Toledo O. December 22-The Rev. w B. Campbell of the Evangelist Mission church, a colored organization, was held up and robbed of s45 this morning at 2:3t o'clock while on his way home from a train, he having just arrived from Cleveland. Campbell is a bishop in the church, having charge of this denomina- tion in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Penn sylvania and Virginia
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
$60O,ooO Contract.

Pittsburg. December 2.-The Ameri- can Bridge Company has secured the contract for the steel superstructure of the Wabash railroad bridge over the Ohio river at Mingo Junction. The amount of the contract Is over $6O0.0OO and the stip- ulation is made that tne work be com pleted before January l, 190S The whole cost of the bridge will be s1,0OO,0OO.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Sold Cats at the Bazaar.

From the New York Evening Post.
 A cat table proved popular at recent bazaar. Live cats and kittens were sold as we'll as cat baskets, blankets, collars, etc. The literary side of the cat life was also in evidence, notably the volumes written by Agnes Repplier and Helen M winslow being for sale. This is an adap- tation of an English fashion, dog as well as cat tables being almost indispensable additions to sales in England.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Italy's Financial Bill Adopted.

Rome, December 22.-The chamber of deputies has adopted parts of the fin- ancial proposals bill. which was made question of confidence by a vote of 1s4 to 5S. This bill includes the gradual aboli- ton of the duty on flour and bread, a question which has been before the par liament for several years.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Edward Not Going to sandineham

London. December 22.-The court cir cular announces that the journey of King Edward and Queen Alexandra to Sand ingham (where they will go to spend Christmas), has been postponed in conse- quence of a slight indisposition of Queen Alexandra. It Is said her majesty's in- disposition is not serious.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Natives Murdered by Boers.

London, December 22.-The war office has issued another long dispatch receiv- ed from Lord Kitchener detailing the murders of natives by the Boers. One case Is given of a wagon driver who was captured from a British convoy in the end of 1900 and burned alive
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Cut Ills Own Throat.

Lexington, Ky, December 22-Michael Mclaughlin, aged 62, ex-city Jailer and a well known politician, cut his throat with razor while lying in bed last mid night and died today. III health was the cause. During Cleveland's last term as President. Mclaughlin was manager of the White House stables.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Death of Pneumonia.

J. E. Jackson, a white man, died yes- terday at St. Vincent's of pneumonia. He was taken to the hospital about ten days ago and gradually sank until the end came. Nothing is known of the de- ceased except that his family lives in Oakfield, Ga His father has been tele- graphed for and will arrive tonight.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Senator SewaII Improvino.

Camden. N. J., December 22-United States Senator Wm. J. Sewall continues to rest comfortably. His physicians say he shows a slight improvement and that he is able to take considerable nourisb- ment.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23

water and carbon dioxide were the only compounds from which the elements of this alcohol were derived. Little wonder then that scientific men of all the civil ized nations assembled at the Sorbonne to do honor to this great exponent of natures methods and mysteries.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
She Was 12e Years Old.

Lacrosse. Wis, December 22-Nuc-He- Ga, the oldest Indian squaw in the United States died in the Winnebago Indian camp on Barros Island opposite the city aged 12S. She was buried with the cus- tomary tribal ceremonies today.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Germany vs Venezuela.

Berlin. December 22.-It is stated upon good authority that the German govern ment Is preparing for military action against Venezuela In order to compel a settlement of German claims against that country.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Another Fire.

New York. December 22.-Fire today wrecked a five-story building on Reade street doing damage to the extent of $75,OO0. The building was owned by the estate of Thomas Vernon.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Another Plant Bouuht.

Middletown, O., December 22.-The Con- tinental Tobacco Company has secured the Wilson and McCally plant in this city. The consideration is not made pub lie.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23


 Christmas Is almost here, a day that sne-half of the world presents gifts o the other.
 A pair of D. B. Luster's stylish and perfect fitting Shoes or Slippers would be an ideal Xmas gift. I have them n all the styles and toes. Prices 19c, R5c, 4oc, soc, soc, FOG, soc, 95c SPA, BIAS, $1.74, $1.e8, SPAS, $2.e8, $3.4s, I have some special bargains in Mems Patent Calf, latest style, for $2.es.
 Also, Ladies finest Shoes. The latest style toe and heel at $3.48 and $4.oo.
 My making and repairing depart ment finest in the city. So as to ac commodate the working people who can't est off by o'clock to have their shoes fitted I'll keep store open from 630 a. m. till p. m.; Saturday night till 12 o'clock.
 D. B. ULSTER,
 217 Nineteenth Street. Goods delivered to any part of city. Phone 1727.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Did He Do Riuht7

Guess he did. or the hundreds of Christ mas shoppers at j. Lowinsohns would not be going there again this year.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
Comb, Brush and Mirror sets.

A useful and acceptable gift to any lady. We have them, with handsomely decorated backs, from $3.5O up. J. Low inshon.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23

Miss Mary Rowe of Dadeville, Ala, Is here to spend the holidays with her sis- ter Mrs. B. F. Crabbe, SIS Nineteenth street.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23

Miss Daisy Winifred Daughbrilie is reg istered at the Florence Hotel, passing through to her home in Coal City, Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23

Mrs Nose Sabel and children from Montgomery arrived yesterday to spend the week with her mother, Mrs. Carrie Lazarus. Eighth avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23

Have your cuts for advertising made by Age-Herald Engraving Go.
The age-herald., 1901-12-23

Arrivals at the Florence yesterday were:
 J. w. Hunnicutt Alabama; J. D. Mc- Caver, Russellville, Ina. J. F. Nonis, Columbus, O.; s. T. Farrell, Ireland; O. B. Roper, Blossburg; A. c. Chandler, St. Louis; H. c. Brown. Mich; J. B. Davis, Connecticut; F. B. Calville, Royal Italian Band; J. w. Pickett, London; J. K. Smith. New York; P. H. Thomas, Gads- den; P. J. Rogers, Mexico; H. P. Higley, Chicago; o. J. Schroeder, New York; J. M. Sykes, Cincinnati; J. c. Wyatt, Wash ington.
 P. W. Norris, Selma; G. G. Brantley, Savannah; P. c. Palmer, Chicago; Vim. H. Johnston and wife, Atlanta; R. D. Wall, Memphis; P. H. Robertson, Tusca- loosa; Charles F. Dalton, New York; G. R. Mitchell, Virginia; Miss Clara Vance, Alexander. La.; Miss Ligon, Beaumont, Tex; Miss Cobb, Tuskegee. Ala; M. Wal ters, Shreveport; pr. Bowling, Shreve- port; L. W. Ward, Chattanooga; J. T. Jones, Atlanta: w. O. Shannon, New Jer- sey; J. J. Humphries, New Jersey; Dr. A. s. Warmick. Chicago; Walter Hoff- man, Rustburg, Va; H. J. Adams, Wis consin; J. T. Henry, Cincinnati; W. W. Martin, Atlanta; J. c. Dalton, New Or leans; c. B. Hanson. St. Louis; w. E. Sullivan. Chicago; Jos. L. Finch Atlanta; W. E. Howard, Memphis; w. G. Gay, wife and child, Alexander, La; David Wilson and wife Indiana; D. J. Atkinson and wife, Indiana; P. J. Spivey, New York; R. Maurice, Tuscaloosa; R. B. Crimson, Montgomery; R. E. Berrett Chi cago
The age-herald., 1901-12-23
PERSONAL.
Miss Florence and Dr. Elwyn Ballard are at home for the holidays.

Miss Maude Lindsay has arrived home from St Cecilia Academy, Nashville, to spend the holiday.
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The Outlook.
The uew Georgetown paper was

The new Georgetown paper w@s
to~n las; :ridsy. and ii WIS nao:2d
tie Ouiloas. lllsa bright, newsy
paper, and will fla long ic'f want
IN Georgetown. The Outlook Is
edited by Hon. G. W. Wolfe, who
is too we'll known 10 need any III
trod action. We congratulate the
citizens OF Georgetown on having
he good fortune 10 have Mr..
Wolfe as editor of The Outlook.
He will soon show his fitness and
qualifications to fill the task he
has undertaken, and knowing the
citizens Of Georgeto''n as we'll a.
the writer does he feels sure they
will notlet merit 60 unrewarded.
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4 Painful = Eccidcnt.

We have just learned Ola very
SerluuS accident, that occurred
near Juhusonvil,e on Saturday
last. II seems that Mr. James
p,pc, anG Mrs. Armand" Simmons
were ridInt in a buggy, Mrs SIM
3ns being OH her way home to
SPEND Sunday she beius, teach
er,-when suddenly The horse
they were driving tooE fright from
il timber cart and threw them
10th out Of the buggy, breaking
Mis-. Simmons leg above the knee
and fracturin@ Nr. Pope's skull,h
is still unconscious and little
hope entertained OF his recovery.
Our sympathy goes out 10 those
good people in this terrible atllic-
lion and We trust that i may not
be so bad as represented.
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Another Accident.

We learn that on IueSday a
negro family living near Mr. Jno
NJ Nexsen about four miles from
town, left three children at home
while the older folks were away,
and as usual they soon began to
look around TO see what they could
get to kick up themost racket with,
and 1t was not long before they
found the usual unloaded gun. 1t
was soon brought into requisition
and 1t was noslong before the old
est child, girl Of II years, had
empiied the contents Of the. gun
in the stomach Of q child of three
wears, killing it instantly. The
VIII bole thing was an accident, be,
hg done while playing.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-01-31

The claim Of other. cough medicines
to be as good as Chamberlain's are ef-
fectually set at rest in The following
testimonial Of Mr.. C. ID. Glass, an en-
ploye Of Bartlett & Dennis Co., Gardi-
ner, me. He says: Il had kept adding
TO a ough and cold in the wint"r of
1897. !rying every cough medicine l
,eard Of without permanent help, Ua-
til one day | was in the drug Stere OF
Mr.. HOulchan md be advised NE to
try Chamberlain Cough RI ME ly and
offered 70 pay back my money if was
not cured. Ny lungs and bronchial
tnbes were very sore at this tim, bat
| was completely cured by this reme-
day. and have since always turned to
1t when got Il cold and sosn find re-
lief. also recommend it to my friends
and am glad to say it is the hest OF aIs
cough medicines" For sale by DR.. D.
G.. Scott.
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AS the little ripples follow the
sea so may Gods blessing follow
thee.

Persons who suffer from Indigestion
can not expect to live long, because
they cannot eat food required to nour-
ish the body and the products Of t.
undigrstcd foods they DO eat pOisons
the blood 1t is important to cure In
digestion as soon as possible. and the
best method of doing this is to use the
preparation known as kOdol Dyspepsia
Cure. 1t dig"StS what you eat and
restores all the digestive organs 20
perfect health. Wallace < Johnson.
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The R6vIval Services.

Rev. ThoS. II. Leilch, the evange-
lis. continues 10 hold his revival
services mornings and evenings al
the Methodist church. Mr.. Lellch
mas had pretty good congregations
during the entire meeting and the
interest seems to be growing. tie
has hit every living soul in town
since he has been preaching here,
and vet none can get offended
since they all know that it is IN
tended for their good. There are
two things that he is death on.
and that Is dancing and drinking
whiskey. and these two things
KiugStree has always been noted
for, so that Mr. Lritch has come
right into \ hot bed Of secession,
vet he does not seem to fear these
things and wadcs right into them
after his own stvie. fearless Of re-
suits. Mr. Leitch has certainly
created a fine impression here;
that he has already done good, no
one would DENY, aud without any
diSparagemenl 20 others we only
wish We had Tom L-itch in
kingstree ail The time, that be
might MOI alone awaken sinners.
but keep them in the channel un-
I'll they were safely landed in 'he
better world beyond. Mr.. Leitch
is good speaker and his aTgn-
:nents are to the point, he is Pow
erful on description, making apt
illustrations, and MS audience al
ways gives him undivided atten-
ton. lie is ably assisted in this
meeting 10y Rev. w. 5. Martin,
who is pastor of the church here.
Mr. Leilch is accompanied by Mr.
Marshal, who ably conducts the
musical part Of The service. Va
wish every one in Williamsburg
county could hear Mr.. Leilch; We
believe it would make them bet
ter people
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The weather has been cutting
peculiar capers of late, = thunder
storm in md winter is not an every
day occurrence and when the
thunder began to roll last Sunday
evening it set everybody to think
ing. Rev. Hicks predictions are
being borne out. Snow has tai
len in Virginia and North Caro-
Ina and in The upper part OF this
State, and it looks very much as
If we might have a snow storm
before morning