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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20
THURSDAY EVENING. FEB. 90. 1902.

The QUESTION, Whittier are we
drifting? has been propounded by
mapy persons OF late, when they read
NJ those who mold digni6ed places In
the church militant denying the To-
sniratiop of The scriptures. This form
NJ anost ,cy-and T. is nothing else--is
NOT oon6oed 10 suy one class, however,
hut finds expression 10 the pew, the
prescher and the bishop, aud the isity
naturally wonder what ia to be expect
ed Of them when the uuder shepherds
themselves question the infslllb'iilS
OF the book out OF which they
preach. And now, according to q
disDatch from Rome, Pope Leo
XIII. is to be called upon to declare
what portions Of the Bible are au'
thentlc and inspired and the parts that
are not. It. is said the poniiff believes
tbe entire book to be the Word OF GOD.
Most people have neither the time,
facilities or inclination to enter into q
crit cal study OF holy writ. and are un-
interested 10 the subject, while others
are disposed to follow the example OF
Him who spske as never man spake
and who corroborated the sacred canon
There are many statements In the book
plaio and simple and sufficieIt to enable
all to steer clear OF the wrath to come,
while there are others above our COM
prehensioO, as are other works Of the
Creator. 1t has been suggested more
than once that the Great Teacher
seemed to have quoted the most stu
peudous miracles recorded 10 scripture
and corroborsteG them; hence all who
call themselves Christians have the very
best evidence that they are true from
the fact that they have q divine sttesIa-
sion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20
The Patrick.Rice Murder Trial.

New York, Feb. 20.-Charies F. Jones,
the valet of William M. Rice, todey
continued the confession Of bis part 10
plot to secure his aged employer
millions by means of froeed will end
bogus checks. Jones is going to tell
he whole story, for tie bene6. OF tn,
State, and the expectation that be would
relate how lie murdered the old man
drew big crowd to the court room
where Albert T. Patrick, the lawyer,
is on trial. Jones, in his testimony.
was careful to state at all times tnst
his every action in the foul scheme to
gain his aged employers fortune was
prompted BY the lawyer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is .
blood or constitutional disease, and In order
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Cstarrh Cure lie taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucuous sur
faces. Halls CatArrh Cure Is not quack
medicine. 1t Wal prescribed by one OF the
best physicians IT. this country for years, and
The best tonies known, combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination
of the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Cstarrh. send
for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY q CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Gold by Druggists, 76c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20
Believes Her Guilty.

New York, Feb. 2).-District Attorney
Jerome made statement today regarding tn,
Brooks murder case which nskes the out
look bad for Florence Barns, who is held for
the murder. can the evidence we have gath.
cred" raid District Attorney Jerome, points
to the guilt OF Florence Barns. or course,
this evidence may possibly be- explained
away, hut until we find that the girl was not
In that hotel that night, or wss st sem
other place, we will work along tue same
lines as those Of which we are now proceed.
ing. We have an identiHcatiop that seems
quite positive. The colored porter may be
mists ken as TO the Identification, but that 10
mains TO be proved"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20

The COLD weather which has prevail
ed uninterruptedly for the past month,
and which. 1t is hoped, will soon be fol-
lowed by more genial temperature, will
long be RENE nbered 10 this section.
Durirg the time mentioned there has
not been day, during part OF which,
at least, the mercury has not stood be-
low the freezing point, while the pre-
yailip2 wind has been from the north
wet. Such cold February is unusual
10 this climate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20

The LEGISLATURE and constitutional con.
vention are both In session and the oppor.
tunity is afforded members OF these bodies to
ventilsie themselves to their hearts content
while long-suffering community waits pa.
tienty for satisfactory results. So far there
has been little else than talk and much Of
that could have been depressed with profit to
the members and decided benefit to the State
1t is hoped that in future both bodies will be
quick to hear and slow to speak and speedily
perform the duties their constituents have a
right to require Of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20

TER-CENTENNARY AND ANNEXATION.
The petition that was circulated Tor
signatures for the meeting at the Opera
House recently 10 the interest oil the
proposed Precautionary 10 1877 had
on IL the names OF some gentlemen who
wish 10 90 away from Dixie and be.
come part and parcel Of the "Deestrick."
Among the names was that OF my es-
teemed friend Park Agnew, his clear
iaultless signature being almost as
CONSPICUOUS as that OF John Hancock
on the Declaration OF Independence.
Now want the Gsz lite to inform us, In
case we 60 out Of Virgins, could We
still have tne tsr-centenpiary, or is Il
proposed to postpone annexation until
after we have our frolic. Il is needless
to say am a much for the one as am
opposed t. our city being made part Of
"Uolumbia the Gem Of the Ocean ;"
aunexsiionists. Perhaps my friend
Park has recanted and Is satisfied to
remain away up South In Dixie" 1t
is hoped 30, for be is too good fellow
not to be both Virginisn and an Alex
sndriaD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20
Launch Of the Kroonland.

Philadelphia, Feb. 20.-The Bed Star
liner KrooDlsnd, the largest ship ever
built 10 the United States, was launched
shortly after noon today at the Cramps
shipyards. Mrs. RodmaD E. Griscom,
dsughter.in;lsw OF Clemet A. Griscom,
president OF the International Nsvigs-
tion Company. acted as sponsor. 1be
KroonlaDd is 577 feet, 8 inches long 80
feet draft, gross tonnage, about Il, 900;
speed, II knots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20
Young RooseveIt,s Condition.

GrotoD, Mass, Feb. 2O.-Young
Roosevelt is much better this morning
than he was yesterday afternoon and
last night, but at DO time since the
crisis was safely passed was be 10 low
condition, as stated 10 some morning
papers. The chances are that he will be
allowed to cit up today for short time
A private car has been cent to Groton
TO take the siding and await Mrs.
Roosevell's orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20

Mr.. SoHwAB, president OF the great
steel trust, who has recently returned
from Europe, says. Give Us ships and
America will take care Of the worlds
market" But Mr.. Schwsb is pro-
tectionst and by the high tariff laws,
which he helps maintain, the cost OF
everything which enters into the con-
struction of ships is 80 increased that
only the rich can afford to build them
here. With cheaper steel and other
mstsrlal the ship yards OF this country
would be kept constantly busy and all
the ships necessary would be built here
Mr.. Sohwab boasts that he can uuder-
sell European producers of stoel 10
their own markets, and them advocates
ship subsidies by this government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20

Correspondence Of the AlexAndria Gazette. ]
Washington, February 90.

Correspondence Of the AlexAndriS Gazette.
Washington, February 90.
The President today nominated the
following Vlrei0;a postmsstsrs: n
Clifford Nicnols, Leesoure; Charles T.
Hoffman, LurSy, and William L. Mus.
tard, Pocohontas.
By tne terms OF the protocol grant.
ing to this government the rights nee.
esssry to the construction and msin-
tsnance OF the Panama canal, il that
route is selected. framed by the Col.
ombiAn Minister, and which will be
presented TO Secretary Hay, tomorrow
COLOMBIA sgI ees to lease for period OF
two hundred years, with the privilege
ofrenewal, q strip oflaDd Eve miles wide
on each side of the canal route. For
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20
CIerk,s Wise suggestion.

81 have lately been much troubled with dyt-
pepsia, belohing and sour stomach" writes N,
3. Mead, leading pharmacist OF AttIeboro.
Mass. 81 could eat hardly anything without
suffering several hours. Ny clerk suggested
try Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which did With
most happy results. L have htd no more
trouble and when one can 90 TO eating mince
pie, cheese. candy and nun after such time,
their digestion must be pretty good. en-.
dorse Kodol Dyspepsia Cure heartily" You
DOM nave to diet. Eat sll the good food
you want hut don't overload the stomach.
KodoI Dyspepsia Cure digests your food.
For sale BY e. 8. Lsadbeater Il Soma.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20
MONETARY AND COMM az. IAL.

New York. Feb 20 The stock market
opened weak under the influence of the un,
expected advicss from Washington with re-
gard TO the determination Of the ADMINISTERS.
ton to test the legality of the Northern re.
cuties Company. Speculation naturally shows
feverish and unsettled tone bat there Is
total lack of Decentralization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20
Perished In the Snow.

Littlelon. N. II. Feb. 2D.-Search for z.
N. Williams, the mi,sing Philadelphia, h .
BEEN abandoned owing to the recent storm
and resulting drifts. The men OF the sssrch.
ing party tried 10 climb Mount Misssluke
but had 10 awe up Nearly every farm house
IN the region has been searched TO no pur.
pose and is Ia generally conceded that he has
persisted In the snow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20
Imnorfant Notice.

On and after Sunday, February 23rd, the
Flolids snd Metropolitan Limited train on
the Washington Southern Railway leaving
Alexandra 7'15 p. m, daily, for Richmond
and points on the 9. A. J.. and Florida will
carry Pullman cars only and regular fare Of
the Pullman Company will be charged.
W.P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20

A DIsP ATCH from MsOils says large
band of FilIpinos In tne BataDgas prov
ince was starved into surrenderiug II
Lieut.. Charles D Rhodes, OF the Sixth
Cavalry. but Secretary Root says the
American soldiers are not cruel and do
not treat the FiliDlnos cruelty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20

you would have en- appetite like q
bear and o relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomsch and Liver
Tablets. They correct disorders OF the
stomach aud regulate the liver and
bowels. Price. % cents. Samples free
at Richard Gibson's drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20
No one can reasonably hope for good

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once
each day. When this is not attended
to, disorders Of the stomach arise, bill
iousness, headache dyspepsia aud piles
soon follow. If you wish to avoid hese
ailmeOts keep your bowels regular Dy
taking Chsmberlsin's Stomach and
Liver Tablets when required. Fney are
80 easy to take and mud 40 gentle in
Effect. For sale by Richard Gibson
druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20

Three students at Roanoke College
have been expelled from that iostitu.
ton and requested to leave town Vt
once. They are charged with destroy
ing college property few nights ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure
Cough or Cold az once. Conquer Groups,
Whooping Cough and Measle Cough without
fail. Best for Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Grippe
Pneumonia, Consumption and Lung Afiec-
Sold By Richard Gibson and ali druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20

THE latest sdvices from Richmond
are that the constitutional convention
will adjourn -msnsna.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-20

Rear Admiral schley left New York for
Washington ct noon. He will see bis friends
aud counsel tomorrow. At this meeting be
will make plans for the future.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-10

think the school is in a very
Fl ,ur,shing condition and doing gooo
work
Tue community has had the pleas
ure of hearing some good sermons
preached by Rev J D Crout, DR.
Wilkins, and others. We have a
hourishing Sunday school and prayer
meeting at the school house.
Mr.. Geo M Adams spent por-
tion of this week at Saluda Court
House.
It is with sadness that we chroni-
Gle the critical illness of one of our
venerable citizeps, Mr.. Yearly Shealy
We trust that he will soon recover.
Mr.. John Gree is also very sick.
Mr.. Laudon Qu4ttlebaum delight
ed his many friends with visit in
this community several days ago
December 6. 1902 81.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-10

dictionary at your Office, Mr.. Editor,
you will please send it up? are to
blame. If We were men our boys
would be boys, but since We are boys
our boys must be men.
In the near future it will-woe be
to that faculty or set of trustees who
dares to try to run college.
1t is time for our colleges to learn
that foot ball is the great end of life
and to bend all their energies in that
direction. Then they would have
the co operation of the student body
and life would no longer be burden.
Along matrimonial lines there is
aometbing doing. Mr.. John GuDter,
Otherwise krown as the sand hlll
philosopher" may be 3 sinner but be
has been seeking Grace and last
Wednesday he found her and brought
her to the home of Rev Kyzer and
now henceforth and forever be and
Miss Gracy A. R,kard will be one
company?
Somebody else punch the "Growi-
er." Klondike.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-10
Commendab bic.

With a commendable spirit Of
enterprise, our Town Council has
decided to undertake an important
work, and one that if completed, will
be of incalculable benefit to the town.
The work in hand is nothing less
than making a good road way along
Main street, by a mixture of clay
with sand. The work has already
began and will be pushed as rapidly
as the weather will permit. This
work is not only important to the
town but is Of interest to the whole
county as it is doubtless the begin
ming of a systematic plan to perms-
nently improve the roads of the
county, but of this we will probably
have more to say at another time.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-10
Vote Of Thanks.

Whereas, Ballentlne Lodges I 0 0
F No rs, of Lexington, S. G, oyste,
supper, on the night of the 27'b
November, 1902, it being the night
of Thanksgiving day, was successful,
both financially aud socially, be it
resolved:
l That, the Lodge extend to the
public their thanks for their kind
attendance and financial aid.
2 That, the Lodge extend to the
lady friends of the order, who by
their kindly donation aided the Lodge
in their financial, efforts, their best
thanks, and also to the young ladies
who kindly gave their valuable SER
vices at the entertainment.
8. That, the Lodge extend to Bro.
P 81. Corley and his good wife, Mrs.
P. 81. Corley, it's special thanks for
their very great kindness in the use
Of their restaurant and kitchen, and
also for their valuable assistance per-
sonally rendered at the supper.
4. That, copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes of the
Lodge, and that each member of the
order use his best efforts to convey
the sense of these resolutions to the
different parties for whom the
same is intended, and that copy be
published in the Lexington Dispatch.
j. A. Muller, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-10
Cures Cancer and Blood Poison.

If you have blood poison producing
eruptions, pimpies, ulcers, swollen
glands, bumps and risings, burning,
itching skin, copper-colored spots or
rash on toe skin, mucous patches in
mouth or throat, falling hair, bone
pains, old rheumatism or foul catarrh,
take Botanic Blood Balm B B. B }.
It kills the poison in the blood; soon
all sores, eruptions heal, hard swell
lings subslde, aches and pains stop
and a perfect cure is made Of the
worst cases OF Blood Poison.
For cancers, tumors, swelliDgs,
eating sores, ugly ulcers, persistent
pimples of all kinds, take B. 3. B
Il destroys the cancer poison in the
blood, heals cancer Of all kinds, cures
the worst humors or suppurating
sweIiings. Thousands cured by B.
3. B. after all else fails. B. B. B. com-
posed of pure botanic ingredients.
Improves ths digestion, makes the
blood pure and rich, stops the awful
itching and all sharp, shooting pains.
Thoroughly tested for thirty years.
Druggists, 81 per bottle, with COM
plete directions for home cure. Sam
pie free and prepaid by writing
Blood Balm o., Atlanta, Ga. De-
scribe trouble and free medical
advice also sent in sealed letter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-10
Methodist Conference.

The South Carolina Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, met in Newberry last Thurs
day and adjourned Monday, Bishop
W. W. Dulcan, presided. The fol.
lowing assignment of preachers
known to our readers were made for
the coming conference year:
Rev. E O. Watson, Spring street.
Charleston.
Cokesbury District-Butler, J. c.
Counts; Donslds, j. W. Elkins;
K,nards, J. R. Copeland.
Columbia District-Batesburg, E.
T. Hodges; Brookland, F. Speer
Leesville, W. B. Justus; Lewiedale
W. S. Henry; Lexington. W. E.
Barre; Lexington Fork, j. L. Ray
St. Matthews, J. E. Mahaffsy; Pres.
Columbia Female College, W. W
Daniel.
Florence District-Cades, William
Ruff; Sampit. W. M. Harden.
Marion District-Bsyboro, Ike N
Stone; Britton's Neck, J. n. Wright
Dillon Station, J. D. Ccout.
Orangeburg Dlstric!-.Bamberg
M. W. Hook; Smosks, j. T. Mscfar
lane; Swansea, G ". Dukes: Wag.
ener, J. G. Holley.
Rock Hill District-East Chester
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-10

J. W. Nicely; Lancaster circuit, J. NJ.
Lawson.
Spartanburg District-Gafney, j.
NJ. Steadmsn.
Southern Christian Advocate, W.
r. Richardson, editor; G. b. Wad-
dell, assistant editor; financial secre-
tary Wofford college, ". A. Rogers.
Sumter District-Bstheny, S. D.
Bailey.
Statistics-The following statis-
tics are reported: Local preachers,
80; members, 77,764; total, 1854.
Infants baptized, 1,794; adults, lab.
Epworth Leagues, Al; members,
1,7S6 Sunday schools, 6S6; teach
ers, 1903; pupils, 4l,9o5 Salaries:
Presiding elders, Sl7,940 4s; pastors,
S130,534 81. Number of societies,
759; houses of worship, TAT; pastoral
charges, 1913; parsonages, 1874; value
of parsonages, $275,S05; indebted
ness, S18,973; district parsonages,
10; value, $4,000; indebtedness,
Sl,109.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-10
Lex. Co. Teachers Association.
The LEXINGTON County Teachers

Lex. Co. Teachers Association
The Lexington County Teachers
Association held its first meeting IN
the present scholastic year, Saturday
November %, 1902, in the Institute
building.
The association was called to order
by Mr.. T. W, Dreher. The number
of teachers present being small the
programme for the day was taken up.
Miss Ellen Hendrix read an excellent
| paper on. "How to Correct Poor
Reading and Spelling Two speak
| ers, Messrs Jas. b. Hope and J E r
Kyzer were not present. MIR. E. u.
Shealy ably discussed the subject
| assigned him. Then came the elec-
tion of officers, T. W. Dreher, Pres;
Vice Pres, J. E. r. Kyzer; Sec,
Miss Mary Wingard; Executive Com
mittee, o D Seay, Miss Ellen Hen
dirk, R. E. Shealy, j. F. Kyzer and
j. H. Frick.
It was decided that the destitute
building shall be the place Of meet
ing, and that our next meeting be on
Saturday the Goth of'December, 1902
We earnestly hope the teachers of
our county will take deep interest
in these meetings, as they are very
pleasant and instructive. Progress
is the watchword of today, and how
are we to progress without putting
much time and effort in our vocation.
Again, fellow teachers, We earnestly
solicit your presence at our next
meeting. The following is the pro-
gramme for the next meeting:
Prizes and Rewards, by Miss Nina
Henry.
Incentives to Study, Miss Mary
Wingsrd.
Compositions in the Common
Schools, Mr.. R. E. Shealy.
Free Text Books Advantages and
Disadvantages, MIR. Jas. 81. Hope.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-10
"Klondike's" Notes.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

Somebody wrote "Lo! the poor
Indian" but my wailing shall be:
Lo! the poor hog. He continues to
fall victim of sore throat these
cold frosty mornings.
Uncle George is putting up tomb
stones at every pine Oh Black Creek.
Hope they will be tombs to the liv-
IT,. and not to the dead.
Uncle George talks of moving out
with US. May his coming be swift
and sure is the combined wish of al
our citizens, and especially the young
men.
Our young friend, Sidney Mosk,
with his wife and sweet little SOD,
Braudus, spent a few days with
friends and relatives at Lewiedale
recently. Sidney has shown that by
"ssicking to your bush," success is
assured. He is Super Of one of the
weaving departments in the Colum'
bia Duck Mill.
How the young men of the collegs
are forging to the front. Last year
the boys at Clemson took things in
their own hands and removed the
President, who was opposed to pro-
gress, and caused by this act great
deal of trouble; and now before the
greatness of their wisdom is fully
known, here come the boys of Fur.
man with more trouble. Well We
fathers-I speak that word with
great pride now, because there's
great big boy at my house, If there
is very recent edition Of good
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-10
8ulon Dots.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

10 the Editor OF the Dlspatcn:
There is an old saying that "no
news is good news" We trust none
can say this in regard to these few
dots, although We are in an obscure
corner of Lexington county and no
one would be accused of a limite d
knowledge of geography should they
confess their ignorance of such a
place, yet We actually do exist and
are justly proud of our community,
and think it nothing but right that
we should let our existence be known
through the columns of your paper.
We have good school at Hulon,
having enrolled about 10 pupils. We
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-10

A fine collection of Black Lang
shan and White Leghorn cockerels
and pullets is offered for sale at the
Dispatch Office. These birds are
frt m pure breed, which have taken
the blue ribbon at every fair where
exhibited. This is a good oppor-
tuuity to improve the strain of your
poultry. Call or write for particulars.