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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-03-15
hardships and psrils OF tn e~ost sx-
hilarating life.-New York a I'd
Express
HISTORY OF MASSAGE.
The Real Originators Appear OF Have
Been the Chinese.

1t is often impossible to determine
the origin Of our methods of treat
ment, particularly as most OF them
date back to the dark ages, when &C.
curacy In detail was not a character.
lstic feature In medical records.
sweden is usually credited with be-
ing the place of origin Of the scienti-
nc system Of massage and physical
exercises. This, says The British
Medical Journal, IS no doubt correct
as far as modern Europe is concerned,
but the real originators Of massage
and physical exercises appear to have
been the Chinese. An interesting ar
tlcle appeared recently in the
Deutsche Medicinische Wochens-
chrift, in which reference was made
to book lately published by Pan
Wei. Governor Of Hupeh. The author
a great authority on massage, was con-
suited by the late Empress OF China.
The Chin Sc legends contain many
references to various systems Of phy-
slcal exercises, and these are associat-
ed in q curious manner with metaphy-
slcal thought. Life, according to the
Chinese traditions, is entirely depend
ent on air currents" which are desig-
mated as the primary aura of the or
fanl.m, So long as the body is per
meatee by the "air current" it is proof
agatAst disease. The object of physi-
cal exercise is to circulate the "air
carl ont" The Chinese system is di-
Vlded into three periods. each period
occupying one hundred days. The
frst period should commence at the
time Of the new moon. The patient
must rise at a. m. and walk outside
his house, and take seven deep inspir-
ations; Immediately after this two
youths, who have been specially train
ed, commence gentle friction all
over the body. starting over the car
diac area. At the time of full moon
a further set Of inspiratory exercises
must be taken. Later on in the Sec
ond period the various parts of the
body are rubbed with wooden planks
until the muscles are hardened. It
is not until the hardening Of the mus
cles takes place that the real physi-
cal exercises commence. Between the
fifth and six months is the period
OF greatest activity; the European
Is replaced by large sacks
filled with stones. In the third period
the back muscles are chiefly exercised.
Great benefit is said to have resulted
from this system.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-03-15

The word 'fog" has not been traced
farther back than the sixteenth cen
tury, but the thing was known in the
early years Of the fourteenth. The
commons, with the prelates and no
bles visiting London for the parlia-
ments and other occasions, united to
petition Edward l. to compel the burn
ing only of dry wood and charcoal, as
the growing use Of sea coal corrupted
the air with it's stink and smoke to the
great urejudice and detriment Of
health In 1906 the king prohibited the
use of coal; heavy ransom and fines
were inflicted for disobedience; in
the case of recalcitrant brewers, dyers
and other artifcers the furnaces and
kilns were destroyed. But the restric.
tion was evidently soon removed. for
in 1903 ESQ (probably equal to about
$500 now) was paid from the ex-
cheuuer for wood and coal for the cor.
onation of Edward u.-London Chroni-
Gle.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-03-15
Worms.

Naturalists estimate the number OF
worms in each acre Of earth to be 34,'
900, and they maintain that it is al
most impossible to calculate the
amount Of good done by these crea'
lures.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-03-15

Unless q letter has a stamp on it II
remains stationery.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01
Women and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, msn-that
is the order of a womsn's preferences.
Jewels form a magnet of mighty
power to the average woman. Even
that greatest of all jewels, health, is
often ruined in the strenuous efforts
to make or save the money 10 purchase
them. If woman will risk her
health to get coveted gem, then let
her fortify herself against the in
siduous consequences of coughs, colds
and bronchial affections by the regular
use of DR.. Boschee's German Syrup.
1t will promptly arrest consumption
in it's early stages and heal the affect
ed lungs and bronchial tubes and
Grive the dread disease from the
system. It is not a cure-all, but it is
a certain cure for coughs, colds and
all bronchial troubles. You can get
this reliable remedy at Kaufmann's
drug store. Get Green's Special Alma
nae. 51-32
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01
Do Good--Its Paws,

A Chicago man has observed that,
GOOD deeds are better than real
estate deeds-some of the latter are
worthless. Act kindly and gently,
show sympathy and lend a helping
hand. You cannot possibly lose by
it." Most men appreciate kind
word and encouragement more than
substantial help. There are persons
io this community who might truth
fully say: MY good friend, cheer
up. A few doses of Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy will rid you of your
cold, and there is ~ danger what
ever from pneumonia when you use
that medicine. It always cures. I
know it for it has helped me out
many time" Sold by j. E. Ksuf-
mann
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01
Terror Reigns.

Wilkesbarre, Sept. 24--Sherif
Jacobs is unable to answer calls for
deputies in various parts of the coun-
try. he wired Governor Stone this
morning asking for troops. RotiDg
continued all night and this morning.
Strikers a:tr cked workers at Exeter
collieries with clubs and revolves and
s-versl ere wounded. The strikers
are believed TO have carried eff many
wounded in the fog. Appeals for
a'd are pouring in from mary points.
Terror reigns iu this section.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01
Natural Anxiety.

Motbers regard approaching winter
with uoessiDess, children take cold
20 easily. n, disease costs more
little lives then Group Is attack is
so sudden that the sufferer is often
beyond human aid before Tie doctor
arrives. Such cases Yield readily to
Ooe Minute Cough Cure. L;qui6es
the mucus, slIays 'nfaumstior, re-
moves danger. Absolutely safe.
Ac's immediately. Cares coughs,
c Ids, grip, bronchitis, all throa' and
luog trouble F. S McA1ahoD, Hamp-
ton, Ga: "A bad cold rendered me
voiceless jlst before an oratorical
contest. I intended to withdraw but
ook Ooe Minute Cough Cure. It
restored my voice in time to win the
medal" J E. Ksufmsnn.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01
Color Line il Indiana.

Several days ego the patrons OF
the Evansville, Iodiana, schools with
drew sll their children from the school
and when the matter was investigated
it was learned that the parents be-
lieved young girl named Mabel
Smith was colored. The board of ed
ucation protested and the truaDt of
fcer threatened to bave the parents
arrested for not sending their chill
dren to school, but this had no eff@ct
and the teachers sat day after day
without pupils. The board of educa-
tion then appointed nine physicians
to examine the girl and report as TO
whether she had any negro blood ID
her veins. Five OF them said she
had and four said she had not, and
this left the matter in as bad shape
as before. The board then entered
upon an investigation itself and sum-
moned Mrs. Wade, superintendent of
the home for friendless children, st
which institution Mabel lives. Mrs
Wade testified that she knew the pa
rents of the Child. that they were
French descent and died several
years ago, and that Mabel, though
unusually dark skinned, had no ne.
gro blood in her veins. The patrons
of the school had committee pres
ent, and after Mrs. Wade testified
they consented to let their children
return to school.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01

Sad is the admission but neVertne-
less it is true that the ante bellum
negro has proven failure IN
every field of usefulness in which ne
has been tried. As q laborer he has
proven a most complete failure. He
is unreliable and his work is unsatls-
factory. In the higher paths OF lite
his rind rs unable to grasp the re-
sponsibilities which are demanded OF
him. As q citizen he has proven a
miserable failure and has dissppoint-
ed Che hopes of his Ntruest friends.
The North, East and West are begin
ming to realize that which has been
known in the South, and to sum up
the whole matter, the negro has to
make q radical change in his condi-
ton or there will be no room on
American soil to contain him. As
he is now he is q menace to the
civilization of the Cavalier and the
Hugenot, opposed to the laws OF socl-
ETY. and impedes the car Of progress.
Such conditions cannot last long and
we are glad to say that the end is in
sight.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01
"Wednesday, October I, 1902.
Notes and Comments.

Gathered for the Information OF the
Dispatch Readers.
Can any one tell us where the Co.
lumbia Evening Record stands poll
ticsliy? At one time it was an ar
dent disciple or McLaurin, and the
eternal principles of Progressive De-
mocracy. Now 8 change has seem
ingly come over the spirit OF its
dreams and We find it humbly kneeI-
ipp at the footstool of Tillman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01

Cut this out and take it to J. E.
Kaufmann's new store and get free
sample of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets, the best physic.
They cleanse and invigorate the
stomach, improve the appetite and
regulate the bowels. Regular size,
25e. per box.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01

home and tidings about our brother
soldiers of the war of the COS. /
often think of the days of June 81
when we were camped about Centre
Vile, Va, and when we were sent out
on picket duty-being the advance
of the Army of the Potomac. OF
the time when our food supply de-
pended mainly upon the cows that we
could milk in the pastures and that
supply being limited to the capacity
of the udders and the number of can
teens to store away the fluid. I shall
never forget those days and my old
brother soldiers.
Hope you are well. Yours truly.
J. S. Hook.
We are thankful to know that the
Dispatch is welcomed visitor to the
homes of thousands of people in
Lexington and adjoining counties.
**
When circumstances are consider
ed Solicitor Thurmond made a mag
nifcent run for Congressman from
the Second District. From the be-
ginning OF the campaign the odds
were largely against him by reason
of the addition of counties to his
District in which he was compsra-
lively unknown and, conse quently,
his worth not appreciated. With all
the disadvantages with which Solici-
tor Thurmond had to contend, his
campaign was most remarkable one
in that he missed the nomination by
only 146 votes, that is being in the
the second race and had he got there
there is no question as to the result
of the second primary. Solicitor
Thurmond is one of the most brainy
young men in the State and his rec
ord as Solicitor of the Fifth Judicial
Circuit is without blot or blemish.
So evenly balanced is his judgment
in the handling of his cases that,
while active and vigilant in seeing
that evil disposed persons have that
justice given them which the grade
CT their crime in equity demanded and
showing mercy to those charged with
the violation of the law where mercy
is deserving, thus making him an
ideal prosecutor instead of a ruthless
persecutor simply for the sake of Sc
curing conviction without regard to
the consideration of guilt or limo.
cence. Such is the reputation of So
licitor Thurmond in this circurit. and
Is reputation that he should. and ro
doubt does, feel proud. His recent
campaign for Congressional honors
should not, as we said in the begin
ming, when all the circumstances sur
rounding it are considered, be con.
sidered as q defeat but rather in
the light Of complete victory, and
from this thought he should receive
inspiration to strive the harder to at
tain unto the goal of his laudable
ambition. His sphere of usefulness
has MOI ended-it is only begun.
There are other glories and honors
awaiting him up life's rugged path
way and his foresight will enable him
to seize the opportunity at its food
and the State and country yet will re-
ceive the benefit of his lofty intellect,
his untiring energy and his patriotic
and unselfsh citizenship.
There is more Catarrh in this Sec
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01

R)umania has declared that ~ske
Jews will be denied passports to this-
country.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01

There is more Catarrh in this Sec
tion Of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until Il @
last few years was supposed to be
incureble. For great many years
doctors pronounced it a local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it incura
bic. Science has proven catarrh TO
be constitutional disease, and there
fore requires constitutional treat.
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
factured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo. Ohio, is the only constitu-
tional scure on the market. It is
taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful. It acts
directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They cfer
one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and
testimonials.
Address, F. J. Cheney & Co,
Toledo, Q.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Earthquakes in Eastern Turkestan
have been rather severe. Over SEQ
persons are known to have lost their
lives, besides the destruction of prop.
erty. It is believed the number of
deaths will exceed 1000.
DeWitVs XsssI XX'tss SaEve
For Piles, Burns, Sores.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-10-01

The following array ct figures tell
in glowing terms Che great populari-
ty of Congressman Lever in the' 7th
District. They tell tale that should
make any 5oung man who is just
upon the threshold Of his political
career proud of, and Congressman
Lever certainly has just cause to
feel grateful to the Democrats OF the
7th District for this handsome tri-
butte of their confidence and esteem
in and for him, and especially so
when it is remembered that Frank
has won his laurels solely through
his own efforts and as a recognition Of
his worth as Representative OF the
psople and as reward for his sue
cessful efforts in the interest Of his
constituents. This evidence Of con-
fidence should be an incentive to him
to redouble his efforts in looking af-
ter the various interest of the entire
district. Il will be observed that
Congressman Lever carried every
county in the District by handsome
msiorities. Even Orangebug, the
home county of Mr.. McLauchlip,
gave Congressman Lever q msiority
of 1898 over his opponent, while
Lexington, Congressman Levers
home county, gave her gifted son
a majority of 2,e11. or, in round
numbers, 95 per cent. Of the vote
polled. Is this not glory enough?
Is it not a fatteripg endorsement?
The Dispatch is in constant receipt
of hattering Communications OF the
efforts of the editor and manager to
give to the people of Lexington a
clean, high toned and reliable family
journal and these words of praises
are source of much qualification to
us. Hitherto our modesty has pre-
vented US from mentioning these
things, but the following note re-
ceived Friday induces us to depart
from our usual custom and give this
note to the public and in doing,so we
have no excuse to make. The note
is as follows:
Eastoyer, S. c., Sept. 27, 1902,
Mr.. G. M. Harmsn,
Lexington, S. G.
Dear Friend and Brother: En-
closed find SI.O0 for subscription to
the Dispatch for the coming year.
Nothing gives me more pleasure than
the continuance of the Dispatch to
our freside. It brings us tidlngs
from our old county and our nati1 Q
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25
IN BEHALF or B0RRS
The Generals Sends d Manifesto ID
the Civilized World.
ENGLAND REFUSES.
They say That the Assistance Given BY
Great Brffafn II Multiplied by 10
WeuId Not Cover the War
Depreaaflsas AieHe.

Amsterdam. Sept 25.-The Boer
generals. Botha. DeWet and Delarey,
have issued a manifesto in the shape
of an appeal to the civilized world.
This document recalls how, after the
terrible struggle in South Africa and
the Beers were compelled to accept
the British terms OF peace, the gener-
ais we're commissioned to proceed to
England and appeal to the new gov
eminent TO ailay the distress which Is
devasting their colonies. and In the
event OF the failure of the mission TO
appeal n the civilized world for char
liable contributions.
The generals say that having failed
TO induce Great Britain to grant fur
Their assistance. IL only remains for
them TO address themselves TO the
people Of Europe and America.
After setting forth how sweet II had
been during the critical days they had
passed through. to receive constant
marks Of sympathy the generals take
this opportunity to express on behalf
OF the people Of the late republics. fer
vent thanke to all those who had as
sisted eharitabIy the women and chill
dren in the concentration camps. prlg-
oners, etc.
The small Boer nation. " goes on the
manifesto, "can never forget the help
Il received In les dark hours Of suffer
Ing. oHg people are completely ruin
Cd IL has been impossible 10 make a
complete Inventory bur we are con-
WINGED that at least 20 o3a houses on
Boer farms and many villages were
burned or Destroyed by the British dur
ing the war Everything was destruc-
too and the country was completely
laid waste, The war demanded many
victims. the land was bathed In tears
and our orphans. and widows were
abandoned We are appealing to the
world for contributions to assist the
destitute and help In the education OF
orr children
The generals repadIate an desire to
infsame the minds Of the people and
declare
The sword In now sheathegi. and all
differences ara silent ln the presence
Of such great misery"
They say the small amount given by
Great Britain, even II multiplied ten
fcid would not snfi}ee 90 cover The war
Seases alone
We selielt the hearty cooperation
Of all existing committees In the vari-
Gus countries wh5ea we are on the
pa3nt Of visiting wi'b the object II es-
ta6aShlag q sat sfaCtnry organization -
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25

The newspaper men ofDallas held
meeting ON last Friday evening
and practically completed all ar
rangements for the entertainment of
the newspaper me-. of Texas, Indian
Territory and Oklahoma at the State
Fair on Texas Worlds Fair and
Texas Press day." Sept. n. The
headquarters for the press will be at
the Dallas Commercial Club, over
2s9 Main Street Visiting news
paper men are requested to call there
upon arrival in the city. Members
of the reception committee will be
there and also at the fair grounds,
and will do everything possible to
promote the pleasure of their guests.
Governor Sayers and his cabinet
have accepted the invitation to be
there for that occasion. The Gov
ernor will go from Dallas to st.
Louis with the Texas Worlds Fair
Commission to participate in the
ceremonies connected with the ded-
ication of State and Territorial
building sites.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25
LOCAL OPTION Law
State Revenue Agent Points Ont
'fethods IT, Enforce.
ADVISES OFFICIALS.
He Says the Law Can BE Enforced by
q IBIunetienS Under the Sfa, utes.
He also Demands Proceedings
Against the Lawyers.

Austin. Sept. 25.- State Revenue
Agent J. u. Cunningham has sent out
the following letter
Austin. Tex. Sept. 2t-To the Dis
trlct and County Attorneys in the
State> Dear Sirs--Y Won will pardon me
for calling your attention TO few
statutes Of the state, 10 which. Il the
attention oS your district Judge was
called in q proper way. and the statute
expressly makes II your duty so to do.
writ Of Injunction could be obtained
which would save expense to the state
and facilitate prosecutions for certain
ofTenses.
I'm counties containing local option.
where the courts are laden and bur
dened with Information and indict-
mentR for violations OF local option
and occupation tax laws. if the district
attorney or county attorney would
take the same evidence upon which
the indictment was based and ask for
writ Of injunction In behalf OF the
state under article 30i5, Revised Stat
utes. the law would be- more effectually
enforced, This writ is a statutory
right given the state to enforce a reve-
nue. law. and is cumulative of all other
remedies (see Art. 90iG, Revised stat
utes. and Art 311, Penal Code, and
Hitler VS.. Alvarado. 20 s. w. 1908.
where the supreme court has held that
ell the remedies may be- applied at the
same time and In different courts
against an Individual until the tax is
paid.
This law above referred to is ap-
propriate and applicable also to law
yers and every other taxpayer that
treats with impunity the occupation
tax law. 1t IL the imperative duty Of
the district Judge when asked by tie
district or county attorney In the
proper way. to grant writ of iniunc-
ton against any lawyer praeticing In
his court who has failed to pay hi4
tax. II Is the district court that
licenses lawyer {see Art 255 Revised
Statutes, and Art, 504a, Revised s. t-
utes. and ART 1i3, Penal Cede1 makf- d
II condition precedent to his pfactie-
Ing law that he pay his tax. and when
the showing in made before your Gs
trlct judge that the lawyer practiciae
before him Is delinquent he can with
hold the right from him 10 practice
Law until the tax is paid This IA mr.
gent, as not one-third Of the lawyers ct
the state are paying their tax
II know IT IL UNPLEASANT for van
but conceive II my duty to cali your
attention to this Law. that expense nec-
essaTy to indictments may be saved to
the state. and It is q elear-ent, near
way to the enforcement of the law.
VIII you aid me9 Let me hear from
you. r. ID. CUNNINGHAM.
State Revenue Agent"
@~@~~-~~~~~--~-~-~~
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-09-25
Wit ID ne Same Tor
Every Woman.
Pairle's Celery
Compound


The greatest misfortune Of the
present generation 10 that wives and
mothers are so frequently untitled
for the duties of life and domestic
enjoyment, by reason of broken
down health and overtaxed systems.
The duties of women of all ages are
really more worrying and wearing
than the troubles met with by men.
Social, household, and often busi-
ness cares press upon women very
heavily. In this way the delicate
nerves and sensitive organs become
de~anged, suffering ensues, and life
becomes n burden that many carry
to the grave.
For the special weakness to which
women so often fall victims, medical
science has provided Paine's Celery
Compound. This famed medicine
has specific powers for correcting
the disorders Of the female organ
ism; 1t maintains health, gives
strength, vivacity and good looks,
and imparts to the body the elias
ITCHY of girlhood. No other medicine
can 80 quickly Danish and perma-
nently cure painful and obdurate
feminine ills. Mrs. l.. 5. Long, of
Flynt, Mich, says:
"For - years / have been great
sufferer from insomnia, never OBJ
tanning more than four nights sleep
IA week. For III years life has beer
burden to me on account OF pro-
lapsus uteri, whose tortures no
words can describe, and from which
no physician gave me any hopes
of relief EXCEPT By AN OPERATION.
/ have also for years been troubled
with rheumatism 10 such an extent
in nay right shoulder as to nearly
disable me.
Last February | was induced to
try Paine's Celery Compound in
hopes that relief from insomnia and
rheumatism might be obtained.
After using three bottles of the
Compound, the rheumatism was
better, / could sleep like child,
and, strangest of all, my uterine
trouble was cured