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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
A Former Predicament.

The cook in a southern family
was fat, black and sixty and a
devoted churchwoman. A "la-
boring brother" in the same
church, widower with a dozen
children, was so assiduous in his
attentions that he could be seen
haunting the kitchen at all hours.
The mistress of the house finally
said to the cook:
II do hope you don't mean to
marry that old man, with all
those children"
"No, ma'am," was the reply.
81 done been kotched in dat pre-
dicament once already" which
was the first intImation that had
been given in a long service that
she was entitled to wear the
weeds of widowhood.-Detroit
Free Press.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
Up to Booker Washington.

1t is up to Booker Washington
tolelect whether he will be a negro
political boss and so lose the re-
spect and support of the hereto
fore friendly white leaders of the
South, or whether he will be true
to his promise to let politics
alone and continue the truest
and safest Moses his people have
ever known in their emancipated
condition. He must do this lat
ter honestly, or belle his own
words and the confidence our
people have put in them up to
date. We believe he will adopt
the latter course.-Atlanta Con
stitution.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02

Reports from Manila are to
the effect that the pacificatlon of
the island Of Samar IS rapidly
nearing completion. 1t is expect
ed that general amnesty will be
declared in July. This amnesty
will result in the release of the
Filipino prisoners now on the
island of Guam. In the island
of Leyte also the prospects for a
speedy termination of the armed
resistance are bright.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
Poisoning the System.

1t ia through the bowels that
the body is cleansedof impurities.
Constipation keeps these poisons
in the system, causing headache,
dulness and melancholia at first,
then unsightly eruptions and
finally serious illness unless q
emedy is applied. DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers prevent this trou-
bic by stimulating the liver and
promote easy, healthy action of
the bowls. These little pills do
not act violently but by strength
enipg the bowels enable them
to perform their own work. New.
or gripe or distress. Crawford
Bros.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
Nobody Asked Her.

a Southern girl of Louisville
refused to sing or listen to the
of "Marching Through
Georgia. You never hear of a
Northern girl being guilty of
this type ofinsubordination, be.
cause you never hear of a Nor
thern girl being forced to sing
Maryland, My Maryland" =" or
the code to Carolina" Mem
phis Morning News.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
500 Reward, 800.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased 10
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis.
ease that science has been able to cure in all
stages and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
cure Is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity Catarrh being n con.
sntutional diseases, requires q constitutional
treatment Halls Cstarrh Cure IS taken in.
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system, thereby de.
stroying the foundation OF the disease and
giving the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much faith In
lts curative powers, that they oner One Hun.
dred Dollars for any case that II fails to cure
send for list OF testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
A dispatch from Baltimore, Md,

n ioPaICh iIohl DdlIlIlore,mu.,
under date of June 16, says ::
Practically all of the steamship
lines operating between ports in
the British isles and ports on the
Atlantic seaboard have entered
into an agreement by which a
minimum rate has been estab-
lished on all classes of freight
destined for Europe. 1t is stated
that the German lines have not
entered into an agreement. 1t
is said to be an extension of the
compact made some months ago
by which the lines established a
minimum rate of Il pence on
grain.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ul-
GERS, Eczema, Etc. Treatment
froe.

If you have offensive PIN Piles
or eruptions, ulcers Oh any part
of the body, aching bones or
Joints, falling hair, mucous patch
es, swollen glands, sore lips, eat
ing, fostering sores, sharp, gnaw-
Ing pains, then you suffer from
serious blood poison or the begin
ming of deadly cancer. 1t is q
dangerous condition, but you may
be permanently cured by taking
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b.
made especially to cure the worst
blood diseases. 1t heals every
sore or ulcer, stop all aches and
pains and reduces all swellings.
Botanic Blood Balm cures all
malignant blood trouble, such as
eczema, scabs and scales, pimples,
running sores, carbuncles, scrof-
ula, etc. Especially advised for al
obstinate cases that have reached
the second or third stage, Drug
glst, 81. Trial treatment free by
writing DR.. Gillian, 213 Mitchell
St, Atlanta Ga. Describe trouble e
and free medical advice given.
Medicine sent at once prepaid.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02

Paterson, n. j., has been placed
under military law. On June 10
Mayor HinchcIiffe, in taking per-
soma command Of the police of
the city, ordered them to be
aggressive from the start, and
gave them pei mission to use fire.
arms if necessary.
Disorderly scenes occurred in
the French chamber of justice in
Paris on June II, during the veri
fication Of the election of ma.
tionalist who defeated a radical.
The nationalists were attacked
and insulted, and one duel, so far,
is the result.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
Saves a Woman'S Life.

To have given up would have
meant death for Mrs. LOIS Cragg,
of Dorchester, Mass. For years
she had endured untold misery
from a severe lung trouble and
obstinate cough. "Often", she
writes, 81 could scarcely breathe
and sometimes could not speak.
All doctors and remedies failed
till ] used DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption and was
completely cured" Sufferers
from Coughs, Colds, Throat and
Lung Trouble need this grand
remedy, for it never disappoints.
Cure Is guaranteed by Crawford
Bros. and j. F. Mackey e. Co.
Price SOC and $1.OO. Trial bottle
free.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02

Tho republican state conven-
tion of Nebraska Assem- bled at
Lincoln june II for the purpose
Of placing in nomination candi-
dates for various state officers.
John II. Mickey of Polk county
was nominated for governor, E.
&. McGilton of Douglas county
for lieutenant governor, Peter
Morteneen of Valley county for
treasurer; tho remainder of the
ticket being made up Of the pres
ent republican state officers.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02

A recent dispatch from Hong
Kong, China, reports the contin-
ued activity of the Boxer uprising
Recently they bombarded the
city of Manning and made a
breach In the wall, but were
driven back by a discharge of
burning oil. 1t is reported that
during the bombardmeut over
400 Of the inhabitants were either
killed or wounded.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
Very Amusing.

Palma says Gomez was not
bribed, and Root says he will
take the responsibility for it's
having been done. How funny.
Houston Post.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02

A special dispatch from Baton
Rouge, La, by way of Chicago,
and under date of juno 10, says
Gov. Heard has been notified by
the British consul that Loulsians
cattle will be shut out Of South
Africa. This action is believed
to be in retaliation for Heard's
protest to the state department
against mule shipments and tho
operations Of the British military
camp at Port Chalmette.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
Registration Notice.

THE PUBLIC will take notice that
L the Registration Books will be
open at the COURT HOUSE fo. the
registration Of parties entitled to reg
lister under the constitution, on the
lst Monday Z Tuesday in each month.
until 30 days preceding the general
election. J. NJ. CASKEY.
Chair. Bd. Reg. Lancaster Co.
March 7. 1900.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
To Cure n Cold I'm On Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggist refund the
money If it fails to cure. f. w.
Groves signature is on each box 25cts
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02

Mcnstruation made Regular and Painless,
and Pains in Sides, II ips and Limbs cured by
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02
The Best Prescription rorMaIaria

HV HBVHt y TNHVEIpTIUT IOFNHHIhFhH
chills and fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. IL is simply
iron and quinine in tasteless form
No Cure. no pay. Price 80 cts.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02

Iorpiu Liver causes SpiftCs
Indigestion, Constipation d., A--.....- he LTn.
DIM. ~ Simmons Liver meun,ue Co stimri
ate that organ.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02

One mans fad is another mans
fortune.
Wise men bump up against a
FOOLS game occasionally.
If you would make woman
angry abuse her physician.
Only great man can success
fully dodge undeserved glory.
Dampness caused by crying
woman is always oppressive.
Cape Town, June 20-Lord
Kitchener will arrive here from
Pretoria June 23d and will sail
hence for England the same day.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-07-02

Baby lives are destroyed In summer by
cholera lnfautum The attack OF the disease
* sudden. It's progress Is sometimes terribly
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-16

Mr.. George w, Halnes, Editor SPIRIT
Or JxrFEksoN. Charles Town. w. Va.
beaf SirThe enclosed lett ers, dated
March 2oth ard April srd. 1898. will ex-
PLAIN themselves. 1t became my privi-
lege 70 read them, when they arrived, to
Mr.. Rouss, and as they impressed me as
among the most forcefu agreements had
ever seer ia defence ct truth and the
Christian creed as against the aggressive
assaults Of modern science and overheard
ed aguosticism. seized the opportunity
presented. to read tiseu to him with all
the mental emphasis could command,
and It was evident to my mind that they
made decided impression upon him. as
was subseque atly evidenced by his reply
alluded to by Capt. Baylor in his letter Of
April ard.
So highly did prize these letters at
my request they were given to me by Mr..
Rouss, md | have used them more than
once since to good effect, in the cases of
those who were cropping in agnostic dark
LESS
Since they were written, both Believer
and Agnostic have solved the great mys-
terry, which death only could unfold
Who knows, but that. so far as human
agency is concerned. through these let
tiers of the lamented Baylor, they both
have crossed the same bridge to eternity,
and are now resting together under
the same shade trees. praising the same
God and RedeemeT. and participating in
the same glorious realities and activities
of the immortal state Be this as it may
] hold that these letters should not be
held by me as private property, but that
they should be given to the public, for
the good they will accomplish Espe-
cially will they be interesting to your
readers, to all of whom both parties were
known so we'll.
If you agree with me in this conclusion.
you will have the privilege of giving them
publicity, through your columns, with
the understanding that the consent be
first obtained of the widow of the de-
ceased author, for, to her. l intend to
present the originals, as the proper per-
son to possess them.
Very truly yours,
AUGUSTINE J. SMITH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-16
Iron and Wood Work.

The undersigned has taken the shop OF Mr.
D. A. Phillips. near the B. Il o. Depot In
Charles Town. and viii do all kinds of
BLACkSMITHISG AND
G GENERAL REPAIR WORK
both In wood and iron. Horseshoeing a spe-
cialty. Buggies, Wagons, etc. repaired and
made as good as new. II you have anything
Ia wood or iron out of keller, or buggy or
carriage top that needs doctoring, bring It to
one aud see what can do for you.
Feb 26-y. JAMES T. LITTLET0N.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-16
TO the ladies'.

take this method 10 inform my Lady
friends Of Charles Town, and the public ia
general, that am prepared 70 do
HAIR Work OF ALL KINDS.
such as air Switches. Light weight pompa-
dour. etc. Saye your Coinbings anl bring
them to me. Satisfaction guaranteed prices
moderate Gail on or address
MRS. W. y. DAVIS,
e. Congress st.. Doors from 8. George.
Oct ~ Charles Town, JEFF Co, W. va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-16
Charles Town. w. Va,
March 20, 1898.

My Dear Rouss
Yours of the 25th duly received. 1t is
gratifying to receive your kind assurances
of interest in my war narratives. Have
concluded to suspend for time, at least
after next issue, which closes my prison
life. Have contemplated at some day in
the near future taking up the war from
the beginning, SO far as it relates to our
little band of heroes. and following it out
to the close and finally putting it in book
form as donation to our surviving COM
rades and legacy to their children. To
pursue the matter more rapidly requires
time that | cannot well spare from the
duties of nay profession, as life still pos
sesses for me burdens which cannot be
avoided or evaded. am deeply touched
at the inquiry in your P. S. 1t is said of
woman, that the most important part of
her letter is the p. S. This is certainly
true of yours. We should always be
ready to give a reason for the hope that
is in us. II you were asked why you
love your parents and friends; withou
due reflection your answer would posi-
bly, be very unsatisfactory, but of one
thing you would be certain, that you
nevertheless love them and somehow they
deserve your love.
| want to be frank and candid with you
because l feel that you have not lightly
asked the question, and shall answer you
without regard to my convictions or re-
ligious education.
Where are they all now. George, you
are lawyer. you can tell me. What do
you know Of the life beyond this +"
You make this momentous inquiry of a
friend, who honors and admires you as
such, You have thrown upon me great
responsibility and one hard to meet in the
limits of letter. Looking at life from a
temporal standpoint, you have been and
are still benefactor of your race. WhaI
has cost us no effort, deserves little merit
to bestow, but you have generously do
mated what has cost you labor and effor
for the benefit Of your fellow men and
you deserve their gratitude, But this i:
not all Of life, though a noble part. w,
have two great paramount duties. First
our duty to the Supreme Being, wht
created US. and secondly, our duty to ou
fellow-man. The latter you have attain
ed. Your inquiry looks to the former
Spinoza, speaking three centuries ag,
said our true being is knowledge and tn
highest good is the knowledge of God
the highest virtue OF the mind is to knoy
and love God. From the knowledge G
God. we gam the highest gladness an
JOY of the mind the highest blessednes
Ingersoll in his tribute over the grave c
his brother not only recognizes God, BIT
leans to the side of the Souls Immortality
He was not willing to recognize that HI
brother would rot in cold obstruction an
live no more You believe there is
God some overriding Being, who create
the worlds that move in such perfe,
Ha ne wonderful beings, on
isa or - us 4 to live an
.solner hfe? The wise men OF every n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-16
Attention Farmers.

w. G. Feagans, proprietor Of Wheatland
Mills, converted his min into complete Roll
Ter and sitter systeiD OF the latest improved
machinery this spring, and can furnish as
Good Quality Flour
rs can be made Soliciting share OF the
public patronage, guaranteeing satisfaction,
as ! will receive none but the best wheat,
remain Yours truly.
July 1-ff. w. g. FEAGANs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-16
Money TO Loan.

Money for sale by Jefferson Building and
Loan Association on redemption Of shares, or
Loaned on well endorsed negotiable paper at
9 or II mouths. DAVID HOWELL
Feb. lift. See'y and Treas'r
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-16

s's.'ers q tas Lac capt George Baylor 10
Dss Va Conrude ord Close Friend, he
Late Charles Broadrap Rouss.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-12-16

ARE YOU LOOKING FORG )OD HARNE SS2
DO you wentto End it without much trouble2
Perhaps these sew items wi. be sufficient to
convince you that excellent
HARNESS
can be purchased here at moderate price.
Take our Campbell stitch Harness as q sam
pie. 1t is made Of high grade leather. has
rubber and nickle trimmings. Is well finished
throughout aud costs only $3.50.
j. WM. MILLER.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-11
THREW MONEY AWAY
Son Of Wealthy New Yorker Ar
rested For Insanity--Ais
Peculiar Mania.

New York. Aus I'D. s. Fauniu Of
New York. Messenger on the North
German Lloyd steamer Frederick der
Crosse. which reached southampton yes
terdav from New York July q. arrived
in London yesterday and was taken to
St Tiles' infirrnarv this afternoon UNDER
the wandering lunatiC act Mr.. Fannln
Is connected with the firm Of Haas Bros.
of New York CITY. and mis- parents are
spAndine the summer at Newport.
Mr. Fsnnin startled the guests who
crowded the court ward OF the Hotel
Cecil at noon today by driving into the
Court in an automobile and declaring hr
was the Saviour and had Just come from
heaven on his machine
He insisted on shaking hands WITH All
the guests present, until ne was IindiiS
taken 10 his room hV the hotel people
M Fannin developed a mania on lle
Frederick der Crosse on the way over
here o..,,.s all
the Yachts in the world. Upon Fannn :
srri,-,l i'm London his friends had diff
c,,It,t 10 persuade him TO leave the ran
road station and so 10 hotel
This morning he started III an AUTO
r,ohiio hack 10 the railroad station say
iur- nc WAS going 10 ran down ana hli
oil tn, modest iauS nc met on the way
DC fclI in with and picked ND an EnGlis \
lance corrorsl with whom he drove 20
the Hotel Cecil - .
W Fauuin was known 70 nave nSo =
1srTc sIIr1 Of money in his Docketoook
,rbSD no arrived in London he thre"
his money about the streets ana Tt
t,5rned 10 the hotel -eunilesS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-11
WERE BURNED T0CRISP
Seven Guests Perish in Hotel
Fire-Victims Refused
to Jump.

San Angelo. Tex. Aug. 10.-A fire.
discovered in the Landon hotel at >
O'Clock this morning, destroyed the
structure, burning seven people to a
crisp and doing a property damage of
$4,000.
The dead:
Mrs. Landon, who was the proprietor
of the hotel.
Edward HendriCk of Waco.
Mrs Fowler of Houston and her
grandson.
Mrs. schuIimpsky of Houston and
two sons.
All of the bodies that have been
recovered are fearfuIlY charred and
in no condition to be moved. except in
blankets.
When the clerk discovered the flames
the interior of the dining room was A
gulf ~ flames which he could not get
through. He rushed up the main stair
way. kicking in doors. calling out at
the top Of his voice. and making noise
in every way in his power. Most OF
the guests were aroused by this means
and by the discharge of firearms, as
some of the guests got out.
There were seventy-f1vc persons in
the house and all OF them emerged
safely. except the seven named. and
three others, who have not been To-
Gated. but who are believed to be
safe.
The seven women and children got
out on a small balcony and were ap-
peaied to to jump into blankets which
were being held for them, but they
failed to do So. and delayed until the
gallery fell back into the flames. which
were licking up the big frame house.
In addition to the hotel, three
stables and half dozen stores were
burned, only the greatest efforts pre-
venting the whole of the business sec
ton of the town from being destroyed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-08-11
DELEGATES LATE TO ARRIVE,
Parade Postponed Until Wednesday
$4,000 Visitors.

San Francisco Aug flowing to wash
outs in Colorado. the delegates To the
annual COnClaVe Of the supreme lodge,
knights of Pythss, which convenes next
Tuesday. have been DELAYED II was not
until late tonight that they began 10 ar
rive in any numbers.
Two special trains from Ogden, divided
into five sections, arrived between . D
m and midnight
Nearly a score Of supreme representa-
tives and most of the supreme officers are
among those on the ground Owing to
the fact that the 6elay has been 50 gen
eraI. il has. been decided to POSTPONE the
uniform rank parade from Tuesday until
Wednesday.
II is estimated that 5000 Knights in
pany of the uniform rank to arrive was
from Victoria, Colo
They numbered thirty. and were under
command of CAPTAIN Naylor- The regU-
lar camp routine has begun at the Me
Chanics' pavilion. and all arrangements
for the reception OF the Knights have
been completed
Major General James r. Carnshan OF
the uniform rank has made the pavilion
his Headquarters
The presence Of the executive officers
in full uniform added much dignity to
the scene
\ big restaurant has been opened in the
paViIion. where seats 20 accommodate
500 Knights at a sitting have been ar
ranged. The supreme lodge will hold its
sessions daily at the Palace hotel Il
Is estfmatei that the number OF visitors
that will be attracted nE the convention
TO the city will be 19,oN.