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A Slaves Hsroism.

A' ssesS
Miss Lumpkin related the follow
ing story illustrative of the love
existing in many cases between
the slaves and their masters:
A negro man, strong and
healthy, but getting gray from
years, was on trial for murder.
He had killed another negro and
had been lying In Jail for some
time, waiting his trial. The testi.
mony against him was given by
other negroes, who witnessed the
killing. When the case was called
for trial by the presiding Judge,
an old man 1850 and iu a voice
deep and low, but full of gentls-
meas, said: "WilI you honor please
mark me for the defenss9"
1t was Gen Robert Toombs of
Georgia His face was wriukled
some with age, but 1t was large
and strong and the lines of intel.
Iect made deeper wrinkles than
those OF age. His hair was white,
but it rolled back in bab curls
from the most splendid brow that
ever gracsd man. His form
was tall and stl laight and full,
sized, though his movements were
slow ultt the years His eye
stlll flashed AS when hs stood in the
senate chamber at Washington.
The case was tried. Tho witt
nesses all seemed unfriendly to-
ward the prisoner In his own
statement he claimed that the
killing was in self-defsnse.
Gen Toombs addressed the
court and jury at the last and af-
ter fully discussing the testimony
of the witnesses, he concluded
thus:
"Your honor, please, and gen-
tlemen OF the jury: A few years
ago my only brother fell wounded
on the battlefield of Gettysburg.
He lay thsre bleeding to death
with no friendly hand to help him.
Shot and she'll, the fierce, fiery
stream of death, were sweeping
the earth about him. No friend
could go to him, no surgeon dared
approach him. The singing OF
bullets and the wild music of
shells was to be his only requiem.
My brother had body servant, a
negro man who waited on him in
camp. This negro saw his masters .
danger and straight out into that
sheet of bat 10 and flame and death
he went. A cannon shot tore tho
flesh from his breast, but on he
went, and gathering my brother
in his arms. the blood of tho man
ming!ing with the blood of the
master, bore him to safety and to
life. Jim, open your collar. -
And the jury saw on Jim.
breast long, Jagged scars whore
the she'll had ripped it's way.
Continuing, Gen Toombs said ::
"Jim's skin may be black-hs
may be negro, but the man that
would do what Jim did for nv
brother has soul too wbite ever
to have killed man except in do
feNse of his own lifs.'
Jim was cleared
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Notice..

n Office rs HEREBY G VEN
tina. ON he 25in day "f May. 1901,
the undersigned, as administrator of
the es,at of VIM -. Giles, d. ceased,
will fife h,s fl al return aud se, tie.
:, eht and make APP 'ica,iun To- the
Probate Ccur, tor the Cuu"ty of Ian.
caster. = q. for final d scLarge as
su III a'imiuistra or.
GEO II GRIFFIN.
Dated Oath Auti, 1901
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An Old INen.

Every day strengthens the belief of emf.
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of the majority of our diseases.
1wenty live years ago this theory was used
~ A. basis for the formula of Browns Iron
oy this famous old household remedy are
sufficient to prove that the theory is correet,
Browns Iron Bitters Is solo by all dealsa
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CRA ~ FORD


A rich lady cured of her Deaf,
ness and Noises in the Head by
Or. Nicholson's Artificial Ear
Drums, gave $4,000 to his In
stitute, SO that deaf people unable
to procure the Ear Drums NAV
have them flee. Address No.
1867 The Nicholson Institute.
$40, Elgth Avenue, New York,
q 5 A. Am
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Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam.
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NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
hat OH the 25t day of May, 1901,
tb- undersigned, AZ guardian Of J.
Edwin Nisbe.. will file his final re-
turn anu settlement and make appli.
ca'ion to the Probate ourt for the
ouuty "f Lancaster - for fiual
discharge as guardian.
H. w. NISBET,
Dated Z4th April, 1901
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WANTED, for cash. Dogwood and
persimm0n Logs Southern Hard
Wood Company. p. o. Box $50, Char.
eston, s. e. Am.
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pay his way, properly identified,
will be furnished with q badge,
lodging and meals without cost to
himself.
'Board and lodging can be mad
hore at from 81. SO to 50 90 per
day and should be procured or
engaged as early as practicable
through our information cemmit-
tee, of which J S Davant is chair
man. who, with his assistant, + +
Sloan, will promptly answer any
letters or inquiries on the sub
ject."
THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.
Memphis, Tenn, May 1.-THE
following isthe official programme
of the coming Confederate re-
union:
TUESDAY, MAY 2S MORNING
10 a. m. Meeting of delegates
in Confederate hall
Calling to order by Temporary
Chairman George w Gordon.
Invocation by the Rev. j w
Jones, chaplain general, U G V.
Address of welcome by Hon.
Benton Mcmillan, governor of
Tennessee, on behalf of the State.
Address of welcome by Hon. J
j Williams, mayor of Memphis.
Address of welcome by the Rt.
kev. Bishop Gator, on behalf of
the Sons of Veterans.
Address of welcome by ex -Sena
tor L b Turley, on behalf of the
Memphis veterans and executive
committee.
Address of Welcome by Hon
Tim E Cooper, for Daughters of
Confederacy, the Confederate
Southern Memorial association
and to the representatives of JEFF
ferson DAVIS Monument associa
ton.
Address of Welcome by Lieut..
Gen. A p Stewart.
Brief address by the temporary
chairman turning the hall ever to
the veterans.
Response by Gen j B Gordon,
commander in chief of the United
Confederate veterans, and accep-
lance OF the nail IN
Call of States tor members of
committees on resolutions and
credentials.
Address by Col Bennett H
Young.
AFTERNOON.
2 O'Clock Business session of
convention.
WEDNESDAY, NAY 29-MoRNING.
$3.50 q. m. Business session
of veterans.
AFTERNOON.
2 o'clock-Busine.s session re-
.umsd.
THURSDAY, NAY 30-NORNING.
Business session of convention.
Grand parade of Veterans.
United Sons of Confederate Vet
erans.
TUESDAY, NAY $50 A. N.
Joint meeting of veterans and
Sons of Veterans, Confederate
hall.
Address Of welcome and re-
sponse.
2 p. n.-Convention assemblies
in regular session at the audi
torium.
"WEDNESDAY, MAY 30.
10 a. m. Convention assem-
hles in regular session.
t p. m.-COavention III. assem-,
bles in REGULAR :, ssion
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR
MEMPHIS REUNION
How It is Proposed to Enter.
tain Veterans

| tain Veterans
They Must Have Credentials
Showing They Are in Good
Standing. If Unable to
Pay Will be Boarded
Free.
Special to The State.
Memphis, Tenn, May IL
Probably tho most absorbing
question with the thousands of old
soldiers who are expecting to
come to the reunion is the matter
Of railroad fare, what it will cost
to eat and sleep and whether
every old veteran will he accom-
moo ated free or not during the
three days of the reunion. For
the many thousands Of on lockers
who are coming to the grand
gathering the question of hotel
rates presents itself. Visions of
soaring rates for sleeping are dis
turhing the eyes of hundreds of
prospective visitors, according to
the baskets of letters tn I are be-
ing daily received by the local
committees on this II after.
Briefly, the hotels will not raise
their prices. This is the report
of the keepers themselves. But
more people will be lodged in one
room than is the usual case. Each
person will he charged the regu-
lar rate even if he or she sleeps
on a cot together with three or
four other acquaintsnces ia the
same room. In this manner the
impression has been circulated
broadcast that the hotels will
charge $12 and SIC per day for
rooms. The prices will remain
III changed for individuals, who,
however, must expect to be put
into a room with several other
occupants.
During the reunion, a limited
number of Confederate Veterans.
properly identified, will be lodged
and fed free. Where the visiting
veterans cannot afford to pay for
lodging and board, it will be pro-
vided for him. In no instance
will railroad fare be advanced. If
a veteran desires to visit Memphis,
he must provide the means of
coming here and returning. If,
after his arrival, he presents good
and sufficient evidence that he is
unable to pay for board and lodg-
ing it will be given free
The committee takes it for
granted that there will be no diff
ficnIty in a veteran 10 good stand-
ing securing the necessary certifi-
, cate of Identification. 1t can be
readily had for the asking and
when it is presented here the
committee will accept it and will
provide the necessary hospitality
without further delay. The COM
mittee also desires to be assured
that the veteran really cannot pay
his own way. Tho committee
simply desires to guard against
Imposition, and will do all that it
can to prevent hsrashlps and de
lay.
In recent interview given out
by Secretary Parker of tho gen
sral executive COMMITTEES, that
gentleman said:
"We are not making arrangs-
ments to furnish free quarters and
board for any sponsors and maids
of honor except those officially
named by department and division
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Aoc' @oc' NC. Q. G. fail, druggists refund money,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-01
HOW TO DISPOSE OLE HIM

The work of minimizing the Importance
of the capture of AguinaIdo has been in
progress among the members of the
beaurocracy in Washington. and among
the promoters, as well as among the
foolish enemies of the administration II
has not been very successful Judging NV
results. The president has acted with
as much wisdom as promptitude in con
ferr1ng upon Gen. Funston the advance
ment suggested by his superior officer
Now that AguinaIdo is securely in the
hands of the military authorities. and
his courageous capture suitably reward
ed, at least SO far as the chief character
in the capture is concerned. the question
as to the best disposition to be made OF
Aguinaldo will at once appeal for set.
Element.
The scheme of deportation to the island
Of Guam seems to be regarded with
much favor. 1t originated with former
Admiral Dewey. The only other courses
tc be pursued are to keep the Tagalog
leader in prison in Manila until the
islands have been pacified and silat of
| securing his aid in the work of restor-
ing peace to the islands
Too much Importance cannot be att
tached To the capture of Aguinaldo.
Nor can his influence for good on his fol-
lowers be estimated too highly. His
capture. if properly utilized, will be
worth many hundreds of thousands of
dollars expended in powder and ball.
The treatment extended to him will have
more influence in determining the result
of the Philippine experiment than any
other single circumstance that can pos
sibly arise.
Unless there is a deliberate purpose to
| have the Philippine difficulty further
| prolonged Aguinaldo will be made the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-01
THE ELEVATION OF FUNSTON.

The elevation of Gen. Funston to the
rank of brigadier general in the regular
army viii meet with universal approba-
ton outside of army circles. AS the
United States must depend upon the vol
unteer in times of war it is good policy
to reward extraordinary merit whenever
it is manifest in the volunteer ranks
The practice of Napoleon of rewarding
his successful Heutenants by promotion
upon the field was one of the secrets
of his great military success.
The statement made by some of the
regular army officers that the capture Of
Aguinaldo was the act of clever scout
rather than that Of a military officer
is hardly worthy of comment. A man
to be a clever scout must have the Gle
ments of character which make a sue
cessful general They are self reliance,
courage, decision, abundant mental
resources and common sense 1t
seems that Funston Is the pcs
SCISSOR of many of these requi-
sites. The skill in strategy which was
displayed in the capture of Aguinaldo
needs only wider field to make it mil
ftary genius. In war, as we'll as in busi-
ness 1t is the planning and execution of
unusual things which brings marked sue
cess. 1t is the ability to see an opportu-
nifty and the courage backed by the self
reliance to take advantage of it that
wins No matter what may be the eff
fect Of the capture of the Filipino leader
upon the war, the fact remains that
Funston demonstrated beyond doubt
that he is the possassor of uncommon
apllty III the line of conception, organi-
cation and execution. The Globe
thinks that the president did the proper
act in promoting him at once.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-01
A diplomatic Affair.

A certain familiar type of American
citizen is cleverly described in Frank
Leslie's Popular Monthly for April.
Tim said Mr.. Gilhooley. looking up
from his shovel to where his friend Mr..
Ryan watched his labors from the shade
Of a convenient tree. 'yez ought to go to
wurrk.'
Tim took the remnant of clay pipe
from his mouth and reflected a moment
before he answered.: Sure, an 1 wud
if I had ony wurrk to do
What kind of wurrk wud yez be lik-
in now?'' inquired his companion, with
a slight tinge Of sarcasm in his voice;
"ridin' in carriage or sortin bungholes
in barrl factory?'
Mr.. Ryan removed his pipe once more
and spoke with dignity: 81 wud like to
get a Job watchin other men wurrk. "
Mr.. Gilhooly looked disguised. 80
wud ony man. he remarked sententious-
ly; "but If youse had a woman and chill
der at home ye'd be THROWN shovel
like the rest of U.S.
4WuH, I haven't" Mr.. Ryan answered.
in a tone which expressed perfectly his
opinion of his wisdom in not saddling
himself with obstacles to tn" enjoyment
of leisure.
Mr. GiihooIy deigned no reply
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-01
GRATING REFoRMERs.

When first the present aggregation of
retorners who administer the Repub
lican machine in this city and county
got their noses into the public crib It
was IN but small way. 1t did not take
them long, however, to improve on their
opportunities. 1t will not be forgotten
Tor instance, that those of them who
first appeared in the city council as mem
bers set themselves individually at once
laying pipes for more lucrative tobs
This plan of operations has been found
30 effective that we now have a number
Of reformers in local office like our city
attorney, county auditor clerk of the
municipal court and one or more mem
bers of the board of public works who
graduated from the council Their ener-
gies were mostly devoted while acting In
the local legislature to placing them
selves in the way of making their sew
eral livings entirely at the expense of
the public
1t may have been thought that this
lOIh VI What IS popularity
known as grating had become lost
art among the local reformers. That Is
a mistaken view. The mistake arises
from the fact that the scene of the ac-
tivity of the reformers has been changed
from the local to the state legislature
The former business is simply carried
on at a new stand. and with some vaIu-
able additions.
The latest expression of the snlend,d
devotion of the average local machine
reformer once he gets afflicted by the
Itch Of Office are furnished by two hills
somewhat surreptitiously introduced IN
the legislature on Saturday evening and
referred to the Ramsey county delega-
ton. One of these is to fix Assembly
man Benson off with fat job in addi-
ton to the one he now has. The neu
Rcheme OF the reformers for the feather
Ing OF their own nests differs. it will be
observed, from the old, in the additional,
respect that they are not cont-nt nova
Gays to let go their grip on one Office
while reaching out for another.
The other bill is one to Iegislate bacl,
into Office with a comrade or two GER
tain bailiffs who were some time ago re-
moved from acting in the muntcipal
court This measure has the additional,
advantage of adding largely to the cos,
to the taxpayers of that judicial luxury
the local police court.
The first thought which occurs to one
IN connection with this remarkable activ.
ity in legislative craftsmanship amone
our local reformers is to inquire what
has become of the provision of the con.
stitutien against special legislation
which stood in their paths for SO long
AS well, indeed, might that inhibition
have been wiped out altogether. What
the control of local affairs does not en-.
able the Republican reformers to do ir
the way of looting they are now. as O,
old. able to accomplish through recourse
to the state legislature
The GIL b is disposed to Indulge If
some measure Of mild curiosity as t.
whether the great men Of the Chamber
of Commerce and Commercial club who
spend their days and nights planning fol
the city-'s gain will find anything to in.
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immediate agent of the American govern
ment for the purpose of inducing his
former followers to lay down their arms.
Further resistance is plainly out of the
question. 1t will result in good neither
to the Filipino nor to the American peo-
the entire face of the situation. Agui-
naldo is young man of great ability.
The experience of the Spanish govern
ment with him shows how strong hold
people. If he is reconciled to American
control he should be used for the pur-
pose of promoting peace. He should,
moreover, in such work, be taken into
Manila and his views considered as to
the form of government which will be
most acceptable to the natives, most
to their advantage and most consonant
with the interests and the professions
of Americans in connection with the
islands
to keep him locked up either in the
island of Guam or elsewhere. If he
proves irreconcilable 1t will be time
enough to consider either the question
OF continued Imprisonment or deporta-
ton. So far as intelligent judgment can
at this time be formed the policy which
will make Aguinaldo a friend of the
Americans, rather than the one which
will keep him their enemy is that which
should be adopted in disposing of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-01
Seeing q Book-PIny.

Richard Duffy in Ainslee's
'An instance of the state of mind in
which some people go to see dramatized
novel came to my notice in bit of con-
versation overheard from three people
sitting behind me in the theater. The
play was 'Unleavened Bread The par
ty consisted of father, mother and a
daughter of about eighteen years, all
tastefully and extensively dressed, and
having the air of folks comfortable in
life
"(The orchestra. an atrccious one, is
playing the overture.)
Father (curiously) Mamma, what's
the plot of this play? You've read the
novel, haven't you?
Mother (wearily)-Oh, there's no plot
to speak Of You don't need to know it
to understand the play. Besides, 1
didn't read the book. Elsie did
Father with increased curiosity
What's the plot of it, Elsie?
ELSIE Gas through a glass darkly)-
Well-er-I didn't read the book through,
papa. It's-er-about woman-selma
Whites her name-and she's got ideas
higher than she onght-that isl think
she wants to be aestehtic. you know.
stFather (comprehending perfectly
Um-um! Thank you, dear"
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Uncertainties of Nitro-G1ycerine.

George E. Mayo in Frank Leslie's Popu-
lar Monthly.
Long experience commonly makes the
oil well shooter unconsciously, If not
avowedly fatalist. Nitro-glycerine
would make a fataust of any man: It
is a substance that is likely to do almost
anything except what is predicted of 1t:
A ten-Guart can of it had been dropped
off the roof Of house with no disastrous
consequences. while 1t is on record that
a man, in passing a can that had been
emptied and that was lying beside a
forest path, struck it with his walking
stick and was promptly blown into a
neighboring tree top. Instances are
numerous where workmen have "thawed
out" the cratic fluid by standing tho
cans on top of a hot stove, and have
continued to eat three meals a day, and
yet the dropping Of piece of hot iron
in a tub of water in which such cans
had heen standing wrecked a building
and the adjoining derrick. Instances such
as these could be multiplied from the an
nails of the oil country and serve to show
how unreliable nitro-glycerine is. AS
one shooter expressed it
''If only man sticks to this business
long enough, he is pretty certain sooner
or later. to be spread all over the next
cOuntyo
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-01
At THE THEATERs.
METROPOLITAN

There has been no musical opera or
farce comedy produced since the ever
famous robin Hood" which has made
SUCH pronounced hit and impression as
'Papas Wife," which Is an adaptation
from the French by Harry B. Smith and
Reginald de Koven. Anna Held, the
clever French comedienne will present
their musical comedy at the Metropolitan
opera house for an enga cement of three
nights and special Wednesday matinee,
commencing tonight The piece in ques-
ton has a particularly amusing story,
notably witty lines and lyrics, several
entertaining episodes, and a number of
graceful melodies. These various quail
Ties were SO generally appreciated in Co
tkam town that Miss Held was constra:n-
cd to spend her entire season at the Man
haitian. Consequently, ''Papa's Wife"
still is strange to the road and Miss
Held's manager, Florenz lie gfc,d, Jr., has
booked her in all the larger cities in the
states. Miss Held has scored a genuine
success in the title role and as this is her
first English speaking part she deserves
great credit for the manner in which she
mastered the English language Charles
A. B1geloW, too, gained much from his
del1neation of the part of Prof. Celestin;
part, by the way, in which he continues
to exhibit his variety of drolleries and
which is considered to be the best COM
edy part ever given to a comedian to
portray in a play. This play has just fin
ished weeks engagement in Minneap-
oils and was given a most cordial recep-
ton, and at every performance Miss He'd
played to the capacity of the house. The
cast of characters is as follows:
Anna, convent pupil, "Papa's
Wife. .... 49,. Mile Anna Held
Baron Florestan de la Boucaniere.
Aristfde. '.Papas@ son. Mr.. Max Fignan
Maj Bonzardos. "Papa.s", rival,
Coralie, 'Papa's" latest
Miss Adeua Barker
Tobias. t'Papa's" valet Mr.. Dan Collyer
Antoine ...,.... ......M Mr. Charles Sinclair
The Governess Of the Convent
Miss Crissie CARLYLE
Pierette. country girl
Miss Jessie THOMPSON
Gabrielle ...... .-...... Miss Bessie Wynne
Prima Donnas of the Future, Friends OF
Papa
F1hne Miss Amelia Karle
Paula $3.50. ........... Miss Gladys Bond
Fanchon ........ -. Miss Beatrice Milton
Zizi 49,. ....... Miss Marie Buchanan
N1nette ........ ...... Miss Teddie du Coe
rita ............M Miss Pauline Patz
Eugenia ........ Miss Helen Chester
Till ............ Miss Catherine Belle
Lotto ...... ................. Miss Ella Rock
Lieut.. MERCER .............. MiSS May West
Lieut.. Gallifet ..-... Miss Emma Hopkins
porter ................. Mr.. Max Rosen
Chauffeur Mr.. Charles CaneauX
Waters
D. Flanagan. Robert F'airchild, Max Ro-
sen, William Gillow.
Prof. Celstin, teacher of music
Mr.. Charles A. Bigelow