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The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22
LUCKY MRS. PURDY
HOME FROM KlONDIKE
The Husband Who Did Not Go
With Her Is Still DRIVING a
Street Gar.

TOLEDO. Ohio. Feb. %. Mrs. Chas
Pardy has returned to Toledo from
the kiondike. with money 10 throw a,
the birds. During her four years resi-
dence in the klondike, besides keep
ing boarding house aud hotel she
bought and sold claims agsregatIng
millions OF dollars. and when she An
ally picked up stakes and came away
IL was with over 3i.e)C.U 800 in gold
dust Mrs. Pursiy was the wife of
Charles Purdy. who was manager OF
the Toledo Traastc. company some
ten years ago. and brother-in-la
OF Mr.. E. ]. Enright. then President Of
the Toledo transfer company After
leaving the transfer company he went
10 work on the Lake Shore. but, losing
that position. Mr.. Purdy with his wife.
started West
1t appears that shortly after reach
ing Vancouver Island. Mr.. and Mrs.
purdy agreed to disagree. and separ-
ated. Mrs. Purdy going to the Klon-
dixie. while her husband returned to
Tacoma where. when she last heard |
Of him, he was on the front end of a
trolley car
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22
HbL HhD THEIR FEET
WhSHED IN CHURCH
mennonite Congregation, Men and
Women, Go Through tie
Strange Ceremonu.

SPRING CITY. Pa. Feb % Mon
ana women, old ana young, took an
th'ir shoes and stockings in Chriet
.hnrch of the Mennonite Bretborn
mere today. and while the huge congro-
satlon sang good old-fashioned HYMNS
'"e strange ceremony of Zee, washing
was performed.
Candidates for the ceremony came
forward in bare feet from the congre-
kat'on and sat on the front benches
me women ON one side Of the ais,e
the men on the other Huge bowls of
water were provided. and half e
men, going down on their knees. wash
ed the feet OF the other half Then this
order was reversed and each of those
whose feet had been washed did the
same service for the member who had
performed 1t for him.
On the women's side the same per
ofmanCe was gone through.
Presiding Elder II b. Musselmann
delivered sermon and supervised the
eet washing. being assisted by the
'astor. Rev. ". ]. Freitz.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22

Tillman jumped over the chairs and
struck McLaurin in the face.
A vicious encounter ensued. Both
men clinched and struck franticaIlv
at each other.
The assistant sergeant alarms.
Layton, sprang between them and
several Senators seized the men and
parted them with great difficulty.
AS soon as the South Carolina Sena-
tors were forced into their seats. Teller
addressed the chair and demanded thar
the Senators from South Carolina he
in order.
Meanwhile. Foraker of Ohio, had
rushed to the central aisle in an effort
to gain the attention of the chair. With
trembling voice he said: "Mr. Presi-
dent We ought to go into executive
session. move you that the Senate
now proceed to the consideration NJ
executive business.
The chair without putting the mo-
lion to the Senate, declared that the
senate had determined to 20 into ex-
ecutive session.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22
jim KEENE'S TIMELY GIFT
Contributes $25,O00 to Help the Suffering
Poor filter the Great Storm.

NEW YORK. Feb. z2.-James n.
keene. realizing that yesterdays storm
must have brought suffering to many
poor persons, gave S25, 900 for their re-
lief He sent $4,000 each to the charity
organization societies and the United
Hebrew Charities Society. The re-
naming $4,000 was contributed
through other channels.
Il believe in giving money when
people need it, and to people who are
in acutal want. regardless OF the
causes of their want he said this
morning at his apartments in the
Waldrof-Astoria.
IF man IS hungry he should be
fed. and at once; if he has become
habituated to drink. and his system
demands a drink, il should be given to
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22
PASTOR RESIGNED
BECAUSE OF TROUBLE
Caused bu His Liberal indulgence
In Kissing the Ladies OF His
Flock.

LINCOLN. Neb. Feb 2l.-A com
motion in local church circles has
been precipitateu by the Rev. II. b.
Jenerson. rector of st. James Episco-
pal Church, who has tentered his resig-
nation to the estry Board, to take
effect March L.
The occasion of his resignation is
adverse criticism that has been passed
upon him relative to his practice of
kissing the young lady members of
the congregation.
Ihe church attendance has fallen off
considerably of late, and the fact is
laid to the violent opposition py the
male members of the congregation to
the custom 0. the rector
4he nev. Mr.. jefferson does not de-
ny that he has kissed number of the
yound lady members, but explains
that he did so merely in a fatherly
Or spiritual fashion. The rector Is
about 60 years of age, and he has
grown daughter at home and a son
who is attending college in the East |
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22
Horrible Disaster at q
New York Hotel.
FEAR and FRENZY
The Money! Loss About
S750,OOO---Th6 Hos
pltdlS Filled with
Wounded.

NEW YORK, Feb. ga fire early
this morning in Park avenue and
Seventy first Armory, this city, result
ed in the loss of fifteen lives and the
destruction of property valued at
$3.50, 600.
The dead persons were all guests Of
hotel
Shortly before l o'clock the flames
were discovered bursting from the
Armory of the Seventy-first regiment.
~ y, N. G., at Park avenue and
Thirty-fourth street. 1t was a fine
granite structure. which with equip
ment, cost $650.000.
When the firemen arrived it was
impossible to do anything toward saw
ing the magnificent building.
Several times the flames communi-
Gated to car barns of the Metropoli-
tan Street Railway, but as often were
extinguished
Shortly after 2 o'clock the flames
were discovered running along the
windows and woodwork of the fifth
floor of the Park Avenue Hotel. dia-
across the street from the
The frightened occupants OF the ho-
tel soon appeared at every window and
many were rescued by firemen
Twenty-six persons were taken to
the New York and Bellvue Hospitals.
Nearly double that number were in
jured in panic stricken endeavors to
escape, and were given medical aid on
the spot.
OF the scores taken from the win
dows of the fourth and fifth floors
many were slightly burned and hys-
terical from shock
All the deaths were caused by burns
or suffocation with one exception.
One man jumped from the fifth
story mindow to the inner court.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22
IA FINE FRENZY
IN CONGREGATION.
Great Religious Excite
Ol0nt in OHIO Town,
GOODS ON ALTAR
ROuSed By an Evangelist
POOIpe Give Up Wedding
Rings. Watches, FurS
and Money!.

AKRON Ohio. Feb. 22.-Roused to
/ .ergot Of religion excitement never
|s'are equaled in this city the people
b South Akron have been tarowlng
eaesy ana clothing into the collection
|asEe'e at the revival meetings in pro-
PES al the East South Street Mission
i aaicnominational church, founded
ne 'ime ago by Rev. e. A. Mckinney
B. Mckinney has been conducting
D. meetings. assisted by Evangelist
! n COX Of TitusvIlle. Penn. and
Eefy night the mission church has
Egn lammed 10 the doors.
The church stands in a community
io,l"rs and they seemed to be stir
h 70 the depths by the nightly sway
h q! the evangelist.
TAe collection baskets are passed
|goiIr, ana while much money IS
F1tabutrd for the extension of mis- /
bas greater sums are contributed In
BE- valuahies,
The excitement reached It's highest
Ha ., the close Of long and wildly
fY@is service last night. when col
Filon were twice taken. Women
I'eS 0ff necklaces. brooches, engage
Fat rings. wedding rings, earrings
y ooas and other furs and piled them
Fon the altar. Men threw tn..r
Iches into the baskets and emptied
pr po- kets of all their money as
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22
P0STMASTERS
III No LONGER Be Slaves OF congressman and
National Committeeman

large extent on his influence with
regard TO such Offices TO elonxate his
political career. and TO be informed
suddenly that he In to no longer have
tae privilege OF naming and removing
postmasters is very decided blow to
him, He contemplates with figurative
horror the possibility OF a low -salariei
postmaster at some small town in his
district turning up his nose In royal
disregard OF the Congressman--the
man who. in former days. was In a
position to make or unmake his consti-
tuent SO far as the Office OF post
master was concerned.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Bristow says that the new rule
is TO be enforced. and that, In fact,
no amount of opposition on the
part OF Congressman or others will
cause Mr.. Payne to change his mind
The reason for Mr. Payne's serene and
confident position w.ii be readily ap-
parent when 1t Is stated that the gem
eral impression Is that the President
has given his unqualified approval to
the plan and that. in TACT ne origin
ated It, II Is said that he believes the
efficiency OF the service will be pro-
NOTED II politics is not allowed to cut
such a figure as 1t has formerly in the
Appointment OF the fourth-class post
masters. and that the best possible re-
suits will be attained by keeping in
Office those men whose records are all
that they should be.
Heretofore the fourth-class postmas |
terships have depended. first. on the |
of Republicans re- /
In States which have no |
Republicans on their delegations in .
the House. the matter has been pass
ea up to the Republican Senator'S. In
the event that a State is so fortunate
as to have no Republican Senator or
Senators. the matter of recommenda-
tions with regard to small postoffices
has been placed in the hands of the
National committeeman. The latter
prevails in most OF the
southern States and in the Territories.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22

EASHINGTON. Feb. 22.--There
Irs 70 lee no doubt now that Post
f'sr General Pawne's recent deci-
+ Win regard to rourth-class post
Fprshlps will preciate a fight OF
|nsan proportions. and that 1t will.
Fhe end, prove to be another OF the
p features which now seem to be
Rsng toward the disruption. partial
OF the Republican party
To th" ultimate ascendency of the
p ra,y
|Als plan OF Mr.. Payne's. is to take
.our'h-class postoffiees entirely
Of the hands OF the politicians and
prov around them, at least during
Tine the Republican party is in
Eef the protection of the civil serv-
In other words, the effort of the
policy Will be to prevent Con-
BSmen, National committeeman
politicians In general from bring
sooat the dismissal OF fourth-class
masters simply by indicating 10
aep'rtment their desires in the
Hises
PS'maSters OF the class named are
4 removed onIy for cause. and IN
/ where a clean record can be
/ no amount of political influence
De allowed to disturb the post
eF-that. is If Mr.. Payne's 4dea
&Hy carried out.
very decided protest went up from
Uolcah congressman and spoils-
N general when the prelimin-
announcement concerning the
NJ. was given out, and 1t Is pain
'T. PAYNE will be given to under
ual his decision is by no means
EaF he official order covering the
mas not been promulgated as
'W When it does come and the /
.dh' lind that the new post
general is really in earnest |
Is In doubt that a very lively |
4 VIII b" IN evidence.
average Republican Congress
alu NATIONAL committeeman re-
Mt lourth-class posrotfices as his
'"V preserves. He depends to a
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22
HRMOUR GOLF LINKS
FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY

CHICAGO. Feb. 22~-J. Ogden Ar
mour viii present n clubhouse and
golf links To his employees, The mem
bers viii he under no expense except
to maintain the club house and the
grounds.
The house. costing sIh.000 will be
erected by Dir. Armour and the course
viii be laid ont at his expense Eighty
acres OF land owned by the Armonrs
at stony Island avenue and Eighty-
third street will be turned into the
links
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22

him. Never mind what his past has
been. If it is woman who Is in need,
it is of no Importance whether she has
fallen or not. 1t is, whether they are
hungry, or are in need of clothes, or
shoes. or coal, tnat is of Importance.
Il don't give money for books There
are plenty of books 10 be had any
where. but when poor people are in
need its not BOOKS, but food and drink
that they need.
If / could give what money I am
able to persons who, through adver-
sity, have been reduced from reason
able prosperity TO want. would pre-
fer it, but those are the ones 1t Is
difficult to reach, for they are too
proud to beg.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22

Washington's most prominent busi-
ness men, while others are leading
church members. These witnesses will
be called upon to tell on what dates
they We're in certain gambling rooms
and will be asAed to tell the amount of
money they saw the ex-banker lose
while playing poker, roulette and
craps.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22

"v''' one man, whose pay envelopa so.
eMo weeks work had not been ononed
gave 1t all. about SIS, Kew Mr. 'Htu Me-
mii, nimNey says that Cincinnati house
"'it "I,l 'ahe the articles contributed and
a''o" the pest possible value in mon
w., ny, re "as been in Akron two wears
anu anu plans to build large church in
South Akron. ~ 90 "'' ~" III
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22
Supervisor Bernard
Visiting Phoenix.

PHOENIX, Ariz.. Feb. 22-N. w.
Bernard of Tucson, chairman of the
Pima County Board of Supervisors. is
here attending tie Territorial meet of
the Shriners.
Mr.. Bernard came here from San
Francisco and will return to Tucson
tonight.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22

Governor Murphy. in company with
General Macarthur. went west last
night. and was due to arrive in Los
Angeles today. The Governor met
several friends at the depot while
here
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22

Tb.re has doubtless less complaint chus-
,1 Nv, Tho fact that of THE CITIZENS pages
,re NOT cut. apologize, and offer in eNteh"a'io"
IS +ne tconnr pIanatiOn that we were COM
,,(, -, ,,,kc the change from four-pnge to an
;btnoDe pnpcr before the arrival OF our nc" Phnt'
which win along very shortly
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-22

ONE ITE OF the new machinery now on
a II
1oIdeT' which VIII fold paste trim
10 pages. As soon the demands of
shall exceed that capacity, viii N ne folder
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-29

To the Defendants: Julian Bouknight. Tai
lie Bouknight. Homer Bougnight. Virgil
Bouknight and Beulah Bouknight:
You will please take notice that the org
inal summons and complaint in above stat
ed case are now on file in the office OF the
Clerk of The Court for Lexington county,
at Lexington, s @.
The Defendants s-Tallie Bouknight, Ho-
mer Bouknight, Virgil Bouknlght and
Lillian Chapman, Minors,
You will take notice that unless they have
a Guardian ad Litem appointed for them'
or for each ofthem, within twenty days from
the service of the summons and complaint
herein upon them, exclusive Of the day OF
service the undersigned will thereafter
move the Clerk of this Courttor the appoint
ment of some suitable person as your
Guardian ad Litem in this action.
EFIRD & DREHER,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
September 18th, 1902. 6w52
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Final Discharge.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
persons interested that will apply to
the Hon. George S. Drafts, Judge OF Pro-
bate, in and for the County of Lexington,
State of South Carolina, on the l4tn OF
November, 1902, for final discharge as Ad-
ministratrix of the Estate Of John u. Hal
tiwanger- deceased.
ELIZABETH E. HALTlWANGER.
Administratri1.
October Is, 1902. 4WoZ.
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Mr.. J. F. Hook, one of Lexington's
young progressive farmers, while in
town on business Tuesday, dropped
in and placed US under obligations
to the amount of his subscription.
Mr.. r. L. Keisler, a prominent
merchant of Lewiedale, was in town
Monday on business connected with
the dispensary. He is the efficient
chairman of the County Board of
Control.
Hon. B. L. Caughmsn, the nominee
of the Democratic party for Railroad
Commissioner, was in town Thursday
and Friday and took in the county
fair and transacted business of
private nature.
The last day on which applications
for dispensers can be filed to receive
attention is November 9Th, instead of
the 31st of October as heretofore
stated Parties interested will please
notice this correction.
A local committee has secured DR..
s. A. Steel, noted lecturer, to de-
liver his famous lecture "Home Life
in Dixie, During the War" A treat
is in store for old and young. Con-
suit paper next week for the time.
The free school Of the Palmetto
Collegiate Institute will begin on
next Monday, November 3, 1902.
All children who aim to attend this
school should be there the first day
as then a reorganization Of classes
will be made.
| At the baby show at the fair last
Thursday, the infant daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Taylor, who re-
sides near this place, won the bracelet
and the infant son Of Rev. and Mrs.
j. M. Lawson, of the Lewiedale cir
cult, the silver cup.
The wise man has his clothes made
to order. They look better, feel bet'
ter and in the end are cheaper than
ready made goods. W. T. Roof, will
be glad to take your measure and
help you make good selection from
the famous line of Strauss Bros.
Chicago.
Prof. S. S. Lindler has accepted
the position as principal of the Pine
Ridge school. Prof. Lindler is one
of our most successful educators and
the good results following his work
in the school room is a fattering testi-
monial of his efficiency in his life's
work.
The Shand Builders Supply Com
pany, of Columbia, are dealers in
doors, sash, all kind of building
material, lime, cement, paint, &c.
They also buy lumber from the mills,
paying highest prices. Give them a
call when you want to buy anything
in their line or have lumber to sell.
Rev. Adam Sox, of Dalton Ga., at.
tended the South Carolina Synod OF
the Lutheran church which met at
Little Mountain last week. Since the
adjournment of that body he has been
visiting his father, Mr.. Dave So1'
near this place, and other relatives
and friends in this county. He was
in town yesterday and Jailed to see
US. He looked hale and hearty and
had the appearance Of man who
was we'll kept by his parishioners.
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OoA 1OSoA DOy0Ao CO., oAoo ooo WV
ton receipts for October were not
near as large as those for September.
st. Paul's church, near Little Hol-
low creek, is in the hands of the
painters, receiving new coat of paint.
Before purchasing elsewhere call
and see the complete line of buggies
and harness at w. P. Roofs.
Miss Lille Smith, of Trenton,
spent fair week with Miss Gussie
Barr in the Rocky Well section and
other relatives.
1t seems that nearly every free
holder in the county is having his
land posted against trespassing
by hunting.
The ladies should read the new
advertisement of the Kaufman Drug
Co., and then call and inspect their
stock.
Monday is November salesdsy and
considerable valuable real estate will
be offered for sale by the Clerk of
the Court.
Miss Belle Hooker, of Eastover,
who has been attending the Palmetto
Collegiate Institute, is now teaching
school near Leesville.
Don't forget to see Ferdinand Gra.
hame and his company Of strong
actors Saturday afternoon and night
at Roofs Hall.
Even the sun hid his face and the
heavens wept Monday over the folly
of some Of the Fork people in pro-
posing to secede from Lexington.
Mr.. Walter Harman, recent
graduate of the Palmetto Collegiate
Institute, has been elected to the
principalship of a school near Pelion.
There were a large number of
visitors in town last week, the names
of many Of whom we could not learn
! and therefore we cannot give them.
It is said that a party of lumber
men from Saltwater, Mich, have an
option on $4,000 acres of timber land
in the southern section of the State.
Mr.. 81. G. Paulling, of St. Mat.
thews, was the Judge of live stock
at the County Fair and his awards
were generally sustained by public
sentiment.
Mr.. M. L. Kyzer has laid on our
table sample of a new variety oi
corn. The stalk contains three tas.
sells, upon each of which grows an
ear of corn.
Mr.. Lee Hall, of Aiken, and Miss
Edith Westmoreland, of Lexington
county, were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony on October IL
1902, by Rev. Hall.
| A new line of clothing and shoes
! have been received at M. r. Hart,
ley & Co.'S, new store, Ksufmann's
Block. Gall to see them. Goods
are sold at Columbia prices.
Mr.. j. Albert Keisler, of the Hollow
creek section, left this week TO,
Hickory, N. c., for the purpose Of
preparing himself for business life
The Dispatch will follow him to keep
him posted on the affairs Of his old
home.
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The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, October 29, 1902.
PENCIL And SCISSORS.

PENCIL And SCISSORS.
Mayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by Dispatch Man.
Look ont for frost.
Tuesday is the election
Cotton is selling at g today.
Turn ont and vote next Tuesday.
Bargains in everything at B. 4.
Oswald's.
The older man gets the less
synical he is.
Are you going to the Fair is a
familiar exclamation.
Silence may be golden, bat the
golden eagle talks.
The public schools Of the county
are being reopened.
It is better to have .turn-up'
nose than q cabbage head.
An obedient wife is the real power
behind the domestic throne.
a stock Of our celebrated 2-horse
paows on hand. 81. J.. Oswald.
There is . decided change in the
weather. It is much colder.
As soon as frost kill the vines it
will be time to dig sweet potatoes.
Notice change in the managers OF
slection at the precincts Of Leesville
and New Brookland.
Several nonunion men received 9
drubbing in Scranton mine yester.
day by union men.
Wanted-To buy q first class
miich cow, at once. Apply to
G.. care Dispatch.
4 large number OF people left for
Columbia today and more will follow
tomorrow and Friday.
A trolley car and an automobile
collided in New York. Twenty two
persons were injured.
Capt. g. A. Lucas, representing
the Thomas & Barton music house,
Of Augusta, Ga, is in town.
Bakers chocolate, Sc block:
SHREDDED cocoanut, SC packages, al
Fl. i. Oswald's.
Rev. NJ. j. Kyzer will preach ir
the Baptist church Sunday at II
o'clock. Go hear him.
The school at Providence church
will be opened next Monday with
MISS NINA henry as teacper.
The Misses McCartha, of Blacl
creek, visited the family of Editor 6
M. Hsrman, during fair week. -. .
I have the agency for the famous
Chickamauga Buggies. Call and SCI
them. a. l.. Oswald.
Daniel and Thomas Hardy, who
recently murdered Ed. Griffin near
Augusta, have made confession.
A FIRE in the Springtein cotton mil
of Chester on Thursday caused S75,
600 damage, which was fully insured
DeWift's SX.sssI XsssI SaEve
For Piles, RBrnss Sores
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Stops the Cough and Works OF
the Cold.

Laxative Bromo- Quinipe Tablets
cure q cold in one day. No cure, no
paw. Price 25 cents.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-29

The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.
Court of Common Pleas.
William q. D cher. Laura Dreher, Martha
Dennis, Louisa e. Psice, Plaintiffs.
against
GEORGE L. Dreher. Luther B. Dreher, Lem
uel Chapman. Hezekiah Chapman, Byron
Chapman, Viola Chapman, Lillian Chap.
man, Julian Bouknight. Beulah Bouk.
night, Tallie Bouknight, Homer Bouk-
nil ght and Virgil Bouknight, Defendants.
Summons for Relief Complaint served.)
To the Defendants above named:
H7OU ABE HEREBY SUMMONED
4 and required to answer the complaint
in this action, of which copy is herewith
served upon you, and to serve copy OF
your answer to the said complaint on, the
subscribers at their Office at Lexington, 3.
c., within twenty days after the service
hereof, exclusive of the day of such service:
and, if you fail to answer the complaint
within the time aforesaid the Plaintiffs In
this action will apply to the court tor
the relief demanded in the complaint.
EFIRD & DRFHER.
Plaintiffs Jrneys.
Dated September 2Sth, 1902.
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Notice.

ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE
"A Estate of Benjamin Rawl, deceased,
must make payment to the undersigned on
or befor, November 4th next. and those
having demands against said Estate must
present them, duly attested, by that date to
G. b. RAWL,
H. j. RAWL,
B. q. RAWL.
Executors.
October Is 1902. 3W5I.