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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-06-20

hind the Florida Agricultural College
stand the state and general govern
ments.
The commencement exercises, from
start To finish, eclipsed all previous
efforts, and Throughout were brilliant
and praisewOrthy.
The baccalaureate sermon 10y the
Rev. x. Y. AtkissOn, of Jacksonville,
produced most profound impression,
and will long be remembered 10y the
students and others who heard it for
it, charm of delivery and eloquence of
expression.
The annual sermon by Rev. DR..
Carpenter, of Gainesville, was a
strong plea for the inspiration of the
Holy Scriptures, the truth of revealed
religion and the grandeur of Christly
life.
Both sermons were able, instructive
and pleasing, and were listened to
eagerly 10y packed and attentive au-
dience.
The chapel was beautifully decOrat-
ed. Depending from the center to
L. each window were draperies of
white and blue alternating SO as to
form a disc, and over the rostrum
were hung green and purple draperies,
being the colors of the college and the
class of 1902.
Palms, ferns and pot plants were
distributed over the rOstum giving il
= look of tropic verdue and beauty.
On Tuesday Science Hall WAS dedi-
Gated with imposing ceremonies. The
trustees, faculty and citizens all TAX
Ing part and forming an interesting
procession.
After the corner stone was laid in
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-06-20

churches he believes in the uplifting
influences of the schools
He believes that religion and edu-
cation are hand maidens to each
other and should be given am enlarged
opportunity to go hand and hand to-
gether.
Among the excellent things he said,
and said in most excellent and en-
phatic manner, was the following:
al am ambitions to see ignorance
and crime taken ont of our state, and
education and good will put in its
place. | want to see our institutions
built up, not torn down; want to see
the boys and the girls educated and
lifted up above the temptations, and
saved from the Wees Of Ignorance.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-06-20
IS hER THRIVING kGRICUL TURAL
COLLEGE 1T LIKE CITY.
F]ost Successful Term al IS H.stcry
Just Close cotn,r Store Of New
EeioinP Laid ~ith Imposing Ger
amonies-Governor Jennings Rd-
dresses Students Pictures of
New College Buildings.

The commencement exercises of
the Florida Agricultural College for
the past week stamps as fact that it
has passed the gestative and form
ative period-that it has successfully
withstood the vicissitudes that lie I'm
the pathway Of childhood and youth,
and il now fairly launched on ca
reer of usefulness, and gathering
strength a. the years come and go,
viii lac recognized as the central edu-
catiOnal luminary of Florida around
which all other educational institu-
lions must revOlve as satellites.
We make this statement because be-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-06-20
ACROSS THE PEW.

Across the pew, with Complaisance
And eyes with Loves sunshine dance,
Nv little sweetheart smiles at me
She j. the only saint see:
The sermon passes IN q trance.
The painted figures gaze askanCe
Down from their CLASSY vigilance
On tins our tender heresy
Across the pew,
ia little sweetheart, the romance
OF Hie with all its change aud chance.
}, hut sealed book to thee
When opened may its pages be
A. iaiT and sweet as thy bright glance
Across the pew
Louisville COuricr-Jourua
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-06-20

~ congratulate the trustees, and
you, President Taliafcrro, your able
faculty and student body, Ipou your
wonderful progress, and in the name,
and on behalf of the people OF Florida,
| am pleased and proud to dedicate
this splendid science hall to the FIori-
ia Agricultural College. We have
$500 schools in Florida shining forth
from every city, village and hamlet as
electric lights in darkness, and may
this institution grow and become Inc
great arch-light, towering over them
all, shining with superior hfliiiau'y.'
Ex-Mayor II. +. Rogers responded
to Governor Jennings speech, and on
behalf of the people of Lake City
promised the donation so tie Collage
of the beautiful tract of land referred
to by Governor Jennings.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-06-20
AT CHURCH

\ gcatle smile adorned her face.
Her robe the latest style expressed
She knelt with most exquisite grace
Upon the velvet-Covered rest,
And At the proper time and place
TO Heaven her voice in prayer addressed.
Z listened and her words so pat
Begat a mingled smile and frowu-
SHE criticised her neighbor's hat
Aud held her praycr-bOok upside down
IAnntl
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1902-06-20

Pleasant as were the commencement
exercises, the most enjoyable feature
yet was in store for those Vho were
fortunate enough to be i'm Lake city.
The Grafton of Hon. W 4. T.oup..
before the graduating claS~. wa- said
by the trustees faculty, students and
all others who heard it, % h8y, b.eu
one of the most finished, polished,
forceful and masterful presentation Of
the subject of the general ard special
benefits of n collegiate cducatiou ever
heard within college walls.
We regret very much that W. did
not hear the alumni addres- of Mr.
John w. Burton, OF Arcadia, of tine
class of '97, which was the subject Of
universal cOngratulation and COM
mendatiOn.
The catalogue of the college for
l90l-'02 and the announcement: for
l9O2-o5, are already printed ana
mere cursOry glance over THEN pages
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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-12

she called him in her thought-for for
getfuineSs Of him meant forgetfulness
OF her old memory. She did think Of
him. Still. Alicia Graham never spoke
Of JC IN Winthrop. Her friends would
have scorred to bring his name into
their happy life. Silence settled over
his place in their memory. But silence
did not denote forgetfulness.
Beatrice had neither forgotten nor
forgiven him, although she, too. nev-
er spoke Of him. She and Gregory
BcnSOnhurst had been faithful in the
correspondence agreed upon between
them during the stay abroad, and to
him Beatrice poured out her walls Of
wrath against the man in words few
but fierce. Gregory Bensonhurst
often smiled over these bits of fierce
spirit in the warm-hearted girl whom
he loved-for that he lovc.l Beatrice
Field he discovered during his close
friendship with the family at the tiihe
Of Earold's failure. Gnera was so
much that was lovable anu womanly
and tender about her that this I'M
placable hatred toward John Winthrop
was past comprehending.
(To be continued)
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Z Mcucl.
JEAN KATE LUDLUM.
ICorYRIeHT, RoBEaT BoN:;ER,s So%s. ISac.!

dertone, slowly as though it were an
unpleasant duty. Il thought it best
for you to know, Miss Beatrice. Il
would not be wise for Mrs. Graham
to meet him with h9T husbands loss
30 recently upon her mind. SE2
blames John Winthrop for that, you
know-as We all do, more or less.
though l believe he thought himself
right. Ut first when learned Of your
going, I must confess my regret. How
ever, Of course, it is only one Of fate's
happenings, and you may not meet
The girls head was lifted haughtiiy
III Ine IuII lISnL VI III" WINDOW; Eer
eyes were black rs midnight with emo
ton; her red lips cUcled with ineffa-
bic scorn. One white hand was lying
lightly upon the window ledge: with
the other she held back the lace and
silk drapcrieS. Both were clenched.
Fate is sometimes kind, Mr.. Ben
sonhurst," she said. ''and if ever John
Winthrop is placed in my path, SO that
can wound him. be assured that 1
shall not forget what Alecia has suf-
fer2d through him. Remember that,
and you neeu hot fear for her.
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Accused of Bribery.

Baltimore, Special.-The grand jury
Of Dorchester county has returned
three indictments against State Sena-
tor VIM. F. Applegarth, leading DEM
ocratic member OF the Legislature. a
prominent aspirapt for congressional!
nomination, ami : e wealthiest man in
his county. The two first indictments
charge him with trying to corruptly
influence the grand jury. The third
presents him for violating local option
law by selling liquor in his store. The
indictments have created a sensation
IN Maryland
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-12
Blanche Hosiery Mills.

Blanche Hosiery Mills Of Chapel Hill.
n. c., was reported some weeks ago as
incorporated. The company has since
installed an equipment Of thirty knit
ting machines, and begun manufactur-
ing, ladies' hosiery, 100 dozen peing
the daily output, and thirty hands be-
ing employed. In the meantime a,
$500 building is being erected for the
company. Upon completion Of this
building the present machinery will be
removed into it, more machinery will
be added, and dyehouse will be erec-
ted. w. r. Lloyd has been chosen,
president, and w. E. Lindsay, secre--
tary-treasurer. Capitalization is $500.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-12
A $500, 900 Mill Organizing.

Definite announcement is made Of
Aberdeen Cotton Mills Of Aberdeen.
Miss, which will have capital stock Of
5000, 900, and is now applying Cor char
ter of incorporation. The interested
parties intend to build and ,luio a
plant to contain $1,000 spindles and
$50 looms, and expect to be in a posi-
ton within few weeks to arrange the
necessary contracts. An equipment Of
$1,000 spindles and so looms IS pro-
posed for the production of thread an1
a line of staple plain cloth. A meet
ing to elect officers will be held soon..
A. ]. Brown is among those interested.
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SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL
A 1000 Spindle Mil.

Announcement was recently made or
the incorporation of Henry River
Manufacturing Co. of Hildebran, N. c.,
Permanent organization has not been
effected, F. c. Quickel Of Lincolnton,
n. c., being elected president; M E.
Rudisill of Hildebran, n. c., general
manager, and D, w. Aberhclt Of Cher
ryville, n. c., secretary-treasurer. Con-
tract has been let to Rudisill & Ader-
holt OF Cherryville, n. c., for the erec-
ton Of the plant, which will have 5000
spindles and complement for produc-
ton of 24s to 40s yarn. Water-power
will be used; elcctric-lighting equip
ment will be installed. Capital stock
is $4,000.
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SSo, 900 For Lord kitchiner.

London, Special.-In the House OF
Commons the government leader, A. j..
Balfour, presented message from
King Edward as follows: His Majesty
taking into consideration the eminent
services rendered by Lord Kitchener
and being desirous, in recognition Of
such service, to confer on him some
signal mark of favor recommends
that he, the King, should be enabled
to grant Lord Kitchener S50,000." John
Dillon, Mr.. Redmond and Mr.. Mcneil,
announced their intention of opposing
the grant at every stage. a resolution
giving effect to His MajeSty's message
will be discussed tomorrow.
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Harris Not Eligible.

Washington, Special.-The President
has withdrawn from the Senate the
nomination of w. L. Harris to be post
master at Charleston, S. c., and an
other name will be submitted shortly.
Harris nomination was made last
Wednesday, but it subsequently de-
veloped that he had filed papers set
ting forth citizenship in New York
State, thus making him ineligible for
the Office.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-12
Graves of Lee and Jackson Decorated

Lexington, Va, Special.-Confederate
Memorial Day was observed here Tues
day by the decoration Of the tomb Of
General Robert E. Lee at Washington
and Lee University and the grave OF
General Thomas J. Jackson ('Store.
wall'') in the Lexington cemetery. The
address was delivered by Rev. DR.. G..
w. Finley, OF Thinking Springs. Va,
who spoke on The Confederate Pci-
vate Soldier" in Lee Memorial chapel
The cadet corps Of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute with their post band and
a number of civic bodies were n the
parade.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-12
Hiyh Water in Arkansas.

Texarkana, Ark, Special.-The in
hatitants of Miller county, living along
the river, becoming apprehensive on ac.
count of the rise in the river and many
are preparing to move to the hills. It
is reported that the Sanders plantation
of 900 acres IS inundated. At Index,
ten miles north, and Fulton, 19 miles
east, the river is higher than it has
been in years.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-12
He Couldn't Understand it.

Chumppe-"Say, want to register a
kick. My telephone hasn't worked
since I came into these new premises,
and I can't see why, cause moved 1t
carefully and put it up myself."-Chi-
cago News.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-12

Sound passes through air at the We.
locity of 1142 feet per second; through
water, 1000 feet; through iron, 1850
feet
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-12

NJ. Georges Leygues, the French
Minister of Public Instruction, having
reformed French spelling and syntax
by official decree, is going to issue an
official French grammar, which will
be the only one used in French
schools. He has also appointed COM
missions to revise the Latin, Greek,
English and German grammars.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-06-12
Floods at Joliet, Illinois.

Joliet, ILL.,, ecial.-Joliet is in the
grasp of the worst food in its history.
All the lower portion of the city is un-
der water and it is rumored that sew
eral lives have been lost. There has
been two or three drownings. Several
families had narrow escapes and the
police rescued many in boats. Scores
Of families have been driven from their
homes and several houses and other
buildings were swept away. All the
principal streets are under water and
factories and business places all over
the city are flooded. The damage to
property is estimated at 100000. The
street car lines are all severely dam
aged and no cars are running. All
trains are stalled, water being two
feet deep over the railroad tracks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-04
CATION

New York. March 1.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady with prices l to 3
points higher. OIL a furry Of genera,
buying led by shorts who were once
more aroused by the strength manifest
ed by southern spot markets. Immedi-
ately after the call May jumped TO $50
on continued demand from nervous
shorts and in the absence of nbeI al Of
ferings. Pronounced strength Of the
March option he.ped to lone up the later
months. Around $50 profit taking be-
came active and for a time checked
further bull progress though failing TO
in any way diminish the confidence Of
holders. Trading was very active
throughout the short session, with Flu
ope and Wall street active buyers on
the advance. The cables were diSap-
pointing and receipts at the ports were
rather larger than looked for. but these
influences exerted little influence. The
market for futures closed steady with
prices net 4 to 8 points higher.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-04

New York. March 1.-The stock mar.
ket was very ~listIess and idle today and
reflected declining interest even on The
part Of professional traders. Many Of
these have taken advantage OF the dull
business on the exchange to go away
Tor spring vacation trips. and the abb
sence from the street OF many Of the
bankers and railroad proprietcrs vho
are usually concerned In large doincs
shows the general acquiescence In the
present state of things The small
aders whose dealings make up the
market devoted their attention TO n
less important stocks which have occi-
pied them for some time past.
The bank statement showed a smaller
decline in cash reserves than expected.
but this was attributed to the working
or the average system Of computation
by which the gold shipments OF Thurs
day figure for only three days In the
statement. The loan item was also n
relief In the modest proportions Of It's
expansion as a large increase had been
feared. The room shorts. Therefore.
covered on the publication and impaired
some slight strength to the market.
With both the a and deposit item
OF the banks at figures never before re-
corded In the history Of the clearing
house and with the surplus down to tae
small sum Of $9.975. 935. the desirabi,ity
Of caution In mourning obligations in
the call loan market is clearly recng
nized n there is no apparent pros
pect Of awakened speculation in the
stock market. There has be n a good
demand for bonds. mostly for some OF
the speculative issues. United States
3s registered advanced y and the cou-
o and the new As Il per cent. over
the closing call OF last week. Total
sales Ct stocks today were l95 400 shares
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-04
A Remedy for Train RobbfnE.

The holding up OF railway trains is
o fit subject for federal legislation
Railroad and express companies. con-
veying passengers. baggage and treas
nres. are engaged in inters, ate COM
merce and the same protection should
be given to them ir those respects
as Is given in the Gaze of the mails.
kf . postal car is ROBBED all The DOW
er OF the secret service. Of marshals
and deputy marshais. of the general
government from one end of the ma
ton to the other can be and often
are employed to run down and catch
the robbers
In the Ease Of the robbery OF passen-
gers and express cars there should be
no distinction. Now, when nold-ups OF
trains occur and thes are robbed the
whole matter Of detection pursuit.
capture and prosecution must be left
to local agencies. Constables and
sheriff's lag until thew are spurred by
extraordinary rewards offered by the
railway and express companies. and
fshment of the rasCa!s.
Congress might do we'll to include
these offenses with mail robberies n
let il be understood Iy the brigands
who hold up trains that in 50 duins
they are breaking into a network Of
expert thief-chaSerS extending all
over the country. When they once
get the fact that to rob a train in
one sta e is to be watched for by every
United States official on the CONT
nent. the enterprise Will take on Ian
gers that few will dare.
We believe the people who patron
lie the railways and express compa-
MES are clearly entitled to his addi-
Uonal protection. That which is now
thrown about their letters and mail
remittances should be equally accord
ed to their persons. their lives and
their property while in transit under
interstate commerce regulations. -
Atlanta Constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-04
CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL
Extends Special Invitation to the
President to Visit that City.

Charleston, S. c, March Supple
nentary to h resolution passed by
the exposition board of directors last
night, renewing the invitation to Pres
ident Roosevelt to visit Charleston and
also disclaiming any responsibility and
sympathy for Lieutenant Governor
TilIman's action in regard to the pre-
sentation of a sword to Major Jen-
kins, the city council today passed
resolutions repeating the invitation
already extended by the city and APP
pointed a special committee to pre-
sent the resolutions to President
Roosevelt and express to him the ear
nest desire of the people OF Charleston
that he visit the city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-04
Rpt,I,ed the Grave.

4 startling incident, of which Mr..
John oliver of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is n.-rated by him as follows.
ID was in a most dreadful condition
My skin was alTT- yellow. eyes
sunken. tongue cOate': pGin continual
ly in oack and sides. no cupetite-grad-
ually growing weaks: day by day.
Three physicians had given TIE up.
Fortunately. a friend tCvtS"i tryinS
Electric Bitters:' and 10 my great JOY
and surprise. the first botI!S G;4ds d de-
cided Improvement. l conti:,urG their
use for three weeks. and am no" Il well
man. l know they saved my life. and
robbed the grave of another victim '
No one should .sil to try ITEM Only
80 cts. guaranteed. at r. r. Eeliamys
drug store
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-04
Washington Post Brev1ties.

The fiscal declares that the entire
bunch of accused postal officials are
guilty. Yet they are not expecting to
be punished.
Attorney General Knox takes a
chance of offending several gentlemen
when he denounces dishonesty in pub
lie officials and recommends their re-
moval from the service.
Well, were you satisfied with your
present?
There will be no gold lace, pensions,
or lecture engagements for the New
York boy who strapped his invalid
father upon his hack n rescued him
from a burning tenement house. I'm
official heroism doesn't pay.
The Hon. David B.. Hull hopes for
harmony in the democratic party. But
it cannot he had until Mr.. Bryan is
disposed Of.
They might stop al, talk about the
Tillman-NlcLaurin affair by deciding
it was a captains battle.
There are people who will be sure to
remind Speaker Henderson that one of
his predecessors. the Hon. ]. Warren
Keifer, brought o his complete
undoing by attempting TO discredit
the press Of the country .
Those discredited charts enabled
Captain Chadwick to take down sl4,-
900 of the prize money. This is another
thing the public is asked to forget.
But why this sudden uproar over the
changing the minds of statesmen by
the application o. political patronage?
Did not Mr.. Cleveland wipe out the
Sherman act and preserve the honor
Of the nation by that process"
We learn through the faithful New
York reporters who accompanied the
prince on his voyage that he eats and
sleeps just like ordinary folk.
Governor Taft estimates hat there
are not over two thousand armed in
surgents in the Philippines. 1: iuCks as
if We might wind the affair up by Civ
ing each man an office.
The political party that attempts to
force the American voters to stife
their views on any proposition is book
ed for a humping.
Miss Stone will soon be homeward
bound. Do you INT to hear her lee
ture?
So far as senatorial representation
is concerned. South Carolina IS now
occupying a place On the bench along
side of little Delaware.
According to Mr.. Bryan, there is to
be no party mending done unless his
kit of tools is utilized.
Saturday was certainly a strenuous
day for the members of the Tillman
family. Lieut.. Gov. Tiliman became
involved in a warm controversy with
a member Of the South Carolina SEN
ate, but it didn't proceed TO the actual
smuggling.
The Maryland senators don't seem II
have profited by the horrible example.
Prince Henry appears to be alto
gether too democratic to understand
all the evidences OF royalty some of
u Representatives affect
Secretary Peirce's exciting ride
along the Avenue may become almost
as famous Is the arrival OF the prince.
Mr.. Devery says he got his money
as honestly as some other New York
ers. He win not be able to provoke an
argument on that proposition.
In the meantime. Spain must be at a
loss to understand Just who whipped
her.
1t would be manifestly unfair to
held the D.. A. r responsible for all
a s-trenuosfty Of the past few day