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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30

ATROCITIES BY MoB.-The London
Times yesterday morning describes seri-
GUS religious riots in the city and pro-
vince of Yezd, in Central Persia, which
lasted more than a fortnight and cul-
minated at the end Of June. The out
break was directed against religious re-
formers called Babis. In the city for
two days every Babi found was butcher
ed by the rabble, and the mutilated
bodies were dragged through the streets,
followed by exultant crowds. Houses
we're looted, women beaten and killed,
and finally the priestly leaders OF the
riot enjoined the populace to bring all
the remaining Babis before them or the
governor for judgment. The governor
refused at first to yield to the threats Of
the mob, but his palace was surrounded
by menacing men and the following day
he consented. One Babi taken before
him was blown from the mouth of can
non and another was killed and dragged
through the town. Order, tits reported,
has been restored, but the Babis who es-
capped are hiding. Yezd has a popula-
ton of 40, 900. II isa walled city, sur
rounded by a deep trench, and is famous
for its bazaars. Among the population
are many Parsees fire worshipers), this
being nearly the only place in Persia
which they inhabit.
Governor Montague, through Adju-
tant-General Male, has issued an order,
returning thanks to the officers and en-
listed men for their prompt and soldierly
service in connection with the street rail-
way strike in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving bat sad remembrance Of my dear
husband, CHARLES Z. WOOD, who depart
ed this life July 80. l9O0--three years ago
today.
Loved in life, in death remembered.
By HIS WIFE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30

4 New YORK man few days ago
murdered his wife because she worried
him for money. If such revenge should
become common there would be rapid
falling ofin the population of married
women
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30
BIBLES THEIR WEAPONS. DIR. Dowi

BIBLES THEIR WEAPONS DOwie
has inaugurated new system of arma-
ment for the police force Of Zion City,
Ill. Instead of the usual baton and re-
volver each Zion guard will carry a
pocket Bible. The innovation was made
thanksgiving service, Colonel Stern.
who holds the Office corresponding to
chief of police, was called to the plat
by Overseer Speicher "Draw your
sword" the overseer commanded. Col.
Stern put his hand to his side in mill
tary fashion and from the scabbard at
his hilt pulled pocket Bible. This
was the signal for great applause from
the audience. Overseer Speicher an
nounced that henceforth every member
of the Zion police force should carry a
Bible in scabbard at his belt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30
On Mt. Washington in an Auto.

Fabyans, N. H., July SO.--Arthur c. Moses
New York, with driver, have succeeded in
climbing in an automobile 10 the summit of
Mount Washington. In describing the trip,
Mr.. Moses said "We carried up 3, 400 pounds,
including a touring car, three passengers and
all supplies. We carried II gallons of gaso-
line in our tank, but consumed only 80 gal
Ions as near as we can figure. We struck two
grades Of about 20 per cent. where we had TO
rope our hind wheels on account of the mud
road and we had TO stop four times and put
wafer i'm our tank -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30

CHARGED WITH ASSAULT. Charged
with committing heinous crime, Will
liam Christopher was yesterday commit
ted to Cambridge, Md. Jail, where he
will remain until the November term of
the Circuit Court. His seven-year-old
niece is at the hospital in Cambridge for
treatment. All the parties reside in the
Fork district, and the crime was COM
mitted on July 81. The girl is the
daughter of Mrs. Cyrus Neale and all
reside at or near the home of the child's
grandfather, James Rion. The story of
the assault was kept from the public as
far as possible until Christopher, in
charge of an officer, was well on his way
to Cambridge. Otherwise, it is believed,
he would not have escaped lynching.
The grandfather was wild with rage
when he learned the facts, but the Off
GERS succeeded in pacifying him. Chris
topher claims to be innocent of the
charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30

A little life may be sacrificed to an hours
delay. Cholera infantum. dysentery, diar-
rhoea come suddenly. Only safe plan is 10
have DR.. Fowler's Extract Of Wild Straw
berry always on hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30
PatrolIman Michael Dowd, Of the 18th.

Patrollman Michael Dowd, of the 18th.
precinct, was probably fatally wounded
by being shot down by a thief
at Buffalo, n Y, at l:2O o'clock
this morning. After wounding the
officer the thief made his escape.
The man was in the of stealing plants
from in front of a house when discovered
by Dowd,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30

AFTER PEOPLE were beginning TO
hone that the scientists would discover
4 parasite, or a something, that would
destroy the mosquito, DIR. l.. ..
Howard, the government eutomologlst
has shattered all these hopes and IN a
newspaper interview has summed up
tbe war of science on the mosquito by
saving that there is not one OF the nat
,nral insect enemies of the mosquito thal
can be used practically in relieving
mankind of the mosquito plague. For
instance, the larvae of one water reete
will eat up 800 mosquito larvae IN a
day. Still, DR.. Howard falls back on
his original contention that we must rely
mainly on the abolition of the breeding
places, and secondarily, on the kerosene
treatment Of permanent breeding places
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30

CUBAN imports have fallen off in the
last three years, and two thirds of the
decrease is in imports from the United
States The amount of Cuban imports
from this country and their percentage
Of the total are declining. This IS "
natural result of the attitude Of Congress
toward Cuban reciprocity. 1.-THE United
States would make fair concessions TO
Cuba il could get concessions from
Cuba that would turn large part OF the
islands European trade this way. Be
fore the mutilated reciprocity treaty now
awaiting the action of the House can 60
into effect much damage will be done to
American trade, and it is question
whether the lost ground can ever be re-
covara1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30
women.

UNIVERSITY OF NIRGINIA.--Rector
Charles p. Jones will call meeting Of
The board of visitors of the University'of
Virginia within the next 10 days for
the purpose Of electing a president OF
that institution. The only two names
considered at Tuesdays session OF the
board were those of President Edwin 0.
Alderman, of Tulane University, New
Orleans. and DIR. ]. NJ. McBryde, OF
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute,
Blacksburg.
The committee that went to New
York to confer with John Bassett
Moore dean of the Columbia University
Law School, reported that that gentle
men finally and irreyocably declined to
hermit the use of his name in connection
with the presidency of the university.
Although DIR. McBryde has stated that
he would not allow himself to be con-
sidcred in connection with the presi-
dency. it seems probable that if the con,
test narrows down to Alderman ana
McBryde the latter will be, elected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30

John Griffith, a well known farmer
and democratic politician Of Knauer' 5
Postofiee, Pa, on Monday beat a mule
with carriage whip. The mule kicked
Griffith in the stomach and he received
internal injuries from the effect Of which
he died today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30

SPLIT IN BAPTIST CHURCH. The
meeting of the Stone Mountain Baptist
Association at Conyer's Ca, yesterday,
was characterized by the bitterest debate
over the "alien immersion" question,
which was made live issue in Georgia
-bv the presence in the Tabernacle Bap-
fist Church, of Atlanta, Of several mem
bers who we're originally admitted into
Baptist churches in Maryland and Vir-
ginia by what the Baptists of Georgia
term 6alien immersion" The debate
was at its height when the hour OF adj
iournment was reached yesterday even
ing. but from a test vote on substitutes
and amendments it seems certain that a
resolution which means the withdrawal
from fellowship of the Tabernacle Bap-
fist Church will be passed at today S
session. If this resolution is passed the
schism among Georgia Baptists, which
has been threatened for the past three
years. will be fact, as the Tabernacle
will then be out of touch with other
churches of the association. Rev.
Leonard G. Broughton, pastor OF the
Tabernacle, led the debate for the "alien
immersionists" until yesterday evening,
when he left for Boston, where he
breaches Sunday. DIR. Broughton, de-
cIares that if his church is expelled from
the association, he will take the fight
before the Georgia Baptist convention OF
before the Southern Baptist convention,
if necessary. This action will in all
likelihood produce a big split, as the
Georgia and Maryland and Virginia
Baptists are a long way apart on this
| issue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-30
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Twenty-Five union miners have been
arrested at Idaho Springs, Col, charged
with conspiracy, a minehouse having been
blown up.
The Countess of Mallespaile having
failed to accomplish the murder of her
rival. tried to butt out her brains against
the walls of her cell, in Paris.
Young Corbett, the featherwelght
champion, won another victory in Phi,
adelphia last night putting Jack O'NeIl
the rugged fighter, to sleep in the NTH
round.
Mr.. Louis E. Paxson, cigar dealer
of Washington, and Miss Bessie y.
Stewart. of the same city, surprised their
friends by going to Baltimore Tuesday
and being married. The couple are
now on an ocean trip from Baltimore
to Boston. Mr.. Paxson formerly lived
in Loudoun county and Miss Stewart
went to Washington three years ago
from Lykens, Pa.
The government will institute pro-
ceedings against w. NJ. Weighed, post
al contractor, and the Fidelity Trust
and Deposit Company for approximate
| " 5000, 900 which the Postotfice DE,
partment has been compelled to expend
above the amount of a contract for carry
ing the mails in wagons in New YORK
CITY The Fidelity Company is only
slightly interested in the case.
At $40 last evening the body Of Her
man Stommel was found hanging in
wood shed back of his house on Ana
costa avenue in Washington. The po'
lice are unable to attribute any cause fol
the suicide. Stommel was under TWEEN
tytwo years of age and had a wife ant
Young child. He was employed as
Iaborer at the Interstate Commerce Com
mission in the Sun Building, on F street
He had not been drinking nor had HI
given any indications of despondenc.
according TO the statements OF the family
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-06-10
The Alumni Banquet.

As usual one of the most pleasant
events of the High School commence
ment was the Alumni Banquet held at
the high school building. Graduates
and teachers to the number of about
seventy gathered on Saturday evening
and for several hours the school build
ing was the scene of happy, gay and
laughing throng. A brief musical and
literary program preceded the banquet
this program consisted of singing by
Miss Beatrice Kirkup, Miss Alice Sew
ell and the High School quartette, and
recitation by Mr.. Fred Soehl.
The banquet scene was pretty one
and Mrs. Silleto as cateress proved
fully equal to the occasion. F. W.
Meyers acted as toast master at the
post-prandial feast and after silent
toast to the "Absent'' Miss Jennie
Austin welcomed the new class to the
ranks of the Alumni. MIR. Clifford
Merrill responded on the part of the
Continued on fourth page)
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-06-10
ssOUEEN ESTHER"

The beautiful cantata of Queen Es-
ther was presented at the opera house
on Tuesday evening by the high school
pupils under the direction. of Miss Flora
L Polster. The production was entire
ly creditable both to the young people,
and to their competent instructor. The
chornses we're good throughout, and
there were few of the delays and errors
which often mar amateur productions.
Miss Allie Sewell as Queen Esther,
sang her part with ability and feeling,
and one wondered not that the King
was ready to part with the half of his
kingdom at her request. Mr.. Lorenz
Lorenzen impersonated the King and
his excellent bass voice fitted perfectly
with the part.
Mr., Fred Soehl as Hartman gave
many evidences of the histrionic abili-
ty which gained for him such high hon
ors at the State declamatory contest.
Mr.. Albert Riepen played the part
of Mordicia with becoming humility
and dignity. Among the minor parts,
those taken by Miss Beatrice Kirkup,
Miss Leora Luney, Miss Helen Hayes,
Clifford Merrill and Frank Lally were
especially worthy of mention; nor would
it do to neglect mention of Miss Hazel
Laub who is constantly gaining fresh
laurels as an accompanist. The cos
TUNES were good and the general effect
of the cantata was excellent.
Many of the audience were carried
back to the old days when the cantata
of Queen Esther was given in the old
"McHenry Hall" It was more than
twenty years ago. Miss Lou Gulick
was Queen Esther, Geo. Heston was
King, w. A. McHenry took the part of
Harmann, Mr.. French was high priest,
and many other of our old time citi-
zens were in the caste. We give the
above from memory and we may be in.
correct. The Review would be pleased
to reprint the program if any of our
readers should still have one.
Again let us add that the perform
ance of Thursday night was excellent,
and all that could have been expected.
We would congratulate the participants
and their instructor, Miss Polster.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-06-10

The meeting was called to order by
Prof. Mueller who acted as Chairman,
The program opened with we'll rend-
cred piano solo by Miss Bertha Newcom
Tie invocation was given by Rev. Nor
ply of the Baptist church.
In the contest oratory Mr.. Chas. west
represented the Zaonian society with
the subject Night Brings out the Stars
Mr. West was unfortunate in forgetting
once or twice but his subject was other
wise well handled.
Mr.. George Newcom represented the
Athenaeum Society with an Grafton the
Monroe Doctrine" 1t was the opinion
of many that MIR. Newcom' 8 appearance
Monday night was the best he has ever
made before Denison audience.
In the essay contest Zaonian was
represented by Miss Gertrude Bradbury
with the subject First Ambition
Athenaeum was represented by Mr. F.
M. Essex with the subject Influence of
Associates.
Miss Gertrude NC williams delighted
the audience with splendid piano solo
MI. sherman Poetevin with the dec
lamatin ''spartacus to the'G Gladiators at
Capua.' represented the Zaonian So
ciety. Mr.. Poetevin's inspiration was
good.
Mss Carrie Higley represented Ath-
enaum with the defamation The
soldier Empire" Her rendering show
ed true appreciation and her climaxe,
were fine.
The last contest was the debate on
the question: Resolved: THAT the
United States is Not Justified at the
Present Time in Maintaining it's Sc
vereignity Over The Philippine Isands"
Mr.. Edward Joice, for Zaonian upheld
the affirmative. He made effective use
of the argument that We we're not JUS
titled in sacrificing 10000 American
boys and many we're more Philippines
Mr., Gotter fer the negative held that
the Philippines we're not aple to gov
Continued on fourth page
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-06-10
SOCIETY CONTEST.

ZaOniaDs and Athenaeum Societies
Contest for the Masters Cup.
On Monday evening occurred the an
nual contest between the Zaonian and
Athenaeum Societies of the Denison
college. =
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-06-10

Literature Mary Wheeler
Geometry y--------He Helen CARRIER
Zoology gy----------------A Albert Riepen
Civics- Isabel Brown
Caesar Lour Sage
Music sBlow Thou Summer Wind"
High School Girls Chorus
Botany Edith Kelly
English Literature Lille Miller
Natural Philosophy Lorenz Lorenzen
Cicero and Vergil- Anna Schlumberger
u, S. History Townsend Pearson
Music "The Chimes"
High School Quartette
Chemistry Fred Soehl
Music Beatrice Kirkup
Economics Clifford Merrill
Presentation of Diplomas mas---------
Pres. N. L. Hunt
Class Song
In presenting the diplomas Pres. N.
L. Hunt spoke encouragingly to the
class and congratulating them upon
having successfully gained the highest
honors to be conferred by the Denison
High School.
superintendent Savage thanked the
audience for the large attendance and
took occasion to say that he was very
proud of the class, proud of Denison's
schools, and proud of the interest
taken in our schools by our citizens
and patrons. The members of the
class received many beautiful and val
liable presents from admiring friends
and relatives and have the best wishes
of all for successful life work.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-02-18
FREIGHT DEPOT
TO BE BUILT.
Long Deferred Work to
Begin.
LARGE IMPROVEMENT
to ExpendAbO
$4,000.
LARGE IMPROVEMENT
Laurens at Last to Have Adequate Fa.
cilfues for Big and Expanding
Trade.

Work that was planned year ago is
about to start upon the long comtem-
plated improvement of the old depet
lot property.
The grounds which consists of two
or three acres, located between the
railroad and the public square and
fronting Main street for several blocks,
are to be put in thorough condition,
leveled, terraced and otherwise i'm
proved. Track sufficient to accommo-
date 400 cars is then to be laid, q S5, 900
union freight depot built fronting Main
street at point about q block west of
the main line OF the @. & w. @. aud
one and half blocks from the O. N. 81
l.. and many other necessary improve
ments will be effected.
The total estimated cost Is $40, 900.
The work is ready to begin with the
first promise Of fair weather conditions.
The @. & w. O. railroad people are
10 do the work.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-02-18
HODGES MEN TO PLANT TOBACCO.
They Organize to Make Experiment OF
the Week.

Ten OF tho progressive farmers of
Cokesbury, to wit: DR.. s. T. Lea, John
stevenr. ]. 7. Ellis, Tom Pase, John
Pase, Bob Hodges, J. o. Lea, McCock-
ran, O. w. Rainwater and j. H. Nc
Cord, recently met at Hodges for the
purpose OF discussing the matter OF
raising tobacco. AS a result Of this
meeting 1t was determined to give the
raising OF this crop a fair trial and to
plant not less than thirty acres in to-
bacoo. The contract was signed and an
expert employed.
Mr.. Berger Of the firm of Berger &
Co., OF TimmonsYille, has promised to
visit Hodges soon and confer with the
the farmers on the subject of raising
tobacco. Some progress has been made,
beds have been prepared and seed
sown.
MIR. j. FL. Gosnell, a prosperous and
successful farmer of spartanburg
county has recently been visiting in
Darlington county. The object of his
stay there was to secure as much in
formation as possible in regard to the
tobacco culture, which has grown to be
such great feature in the progress
and prosperity Of the Pee Dee coun.
try. Mr.. Gosnell comes back to Spar
tanburg county we'll pleased with the
trip. He also determines to place a
number Of acres in tobacco this year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-02-18
GRAY COURT NEWS.
Death OF j. Robert Willis Other
News.

GRAY COURT, Feb. 16 This entire
community was shocked when 1t was
known that j. Robert Willis was dead
He died at IL o'clock on Saturday, 18th
inst. He had been sick just one week
OF pneumonia. He was very bad from
the very first, and though everything
that medical skill and kind nursing
could dowas done for him, nothing could
cure the disease. He gradually grew
worse until the end came. He was liked
ty everybody, was devoted to his family,
was good neighbor, kind and gener-
Gus. The large crowd that attended
his funeral at Rabun Church on
Sunday was token of the esteem in
which he was held by the entire COM
munity' We extend heartfelt sympa-
thy to the bereaved family.
We hear that Gray Court is soon to
have an up-to-date dry goods store.
mr, T. NJ. Whiteside of Elberton,
Ga, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. L..
@. Dorroh.
Mr., Walter Ball who has been sick
OF pneumonia is much better.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-02-18
Township Assessors.
d. Fl. COUNTS.

The following named gentlemen have
been appointed Township Assessors
for the several Townships in Laurens
County:
Laurens City @ Owing, John M
Clardy and J w Henderson.
Laurens Township-J ID Watts, j A
p Moore and B B Blakeley.
Dials Township-W @ Curry, John
H Wolff and " A White.
Sullivan Township-T Nc Roper, E
e Simpson and III B McCuen.
Waterloo Township-G Marion Moore,
M w Hill and d O Smith.
Croas Hill Township-W B Fuller, q
M Hannah and Joe A Hill.
Hunter Townsnip--R P Adair, w L
Crawford and r 7 Dunlap.
Clinton--R ] Wright, j T Robertson
and T @ Summerel.
scuffletown Towpship-M A Sum.
merel, A Y Thompson and Downes
Glenn.
Jacks Township Andy Jones, Will
liam Mason and j ] Young.
Youngs Township--W p Harris, T ]
Hughes and J E Patterson.
The above named parties will meet
at Clerk Of Courts Office Wednesday
the 2bth and take oath so the Clerk can
forward and get their commissions for
them according to the law In such
cases.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-02-18
HOUSE PASSED
THE DOG BILL.
Fifty Cents the Tax Inn
posed.
PAYABLE ANNUALLY.
The Proceeds For Educa-
ttOnal Purposes.
PAYABLE ANNUALLY.
First Measure Of the Kind that Has Run
the Gautlet Of the Lower Branch
Of General Assembly.

The house OF representatives has
passed bill to tax dogs, the first time
such bill has ever been favored by
that branch of the general assembly.
Josh Ashley and his followers have al
ways killed it heretofore. AS this bill
affects every home in South Carolina
the full text is given.
Section /. That there shall be i'm
posed and assessed on all dogs in this
State a capitation tax OF so cents an
nually on each dog, the proceeds Of
which tax shall be expended for school
purposes in the several counties In
which 1t is collected.
Sec. 2. That dogs shalt be returned
In the same manner and at the same
time that other property is returned
for taxation.
Seo.S. That the capitation tax on
dogs provided for in this act shall be
collected at the same time and in the
same manner that other taxes are now
collected.
Sec A. That the capitation tax pro-
vided for In this act shall be, and con-
stitute, first lien In favor of the State
OF South Carolina on all the property
owned by any person who owes any
such capitation tax.
Sec. s. That the collection of the
capitation tax provided for In this act
may be enforced against any property
owned by the debtor OF such tax in the
same way and manner as if It we're
tax assessed on that specific piece of
property.
Sec 8. That no dog which is not re-
turned for taxation as provided in this
act shall be held to be property in any
OF the courts of this State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-02-18
Notice Of Teachers, Meetinr.

The next meeting OF the County
Teachers Association will be held In
the Graded sohooi Building, Saturday,
February 2sth promptly at Ill O'Clock.
The following subjects will be dis
cussed
!. "Some suggestions respecting q
methods Of teaching Geography p-B.
X. Cuibertson.
2. {a) "The Revelations and Rotation
OF the Earth" ib)"when effects."--
b. T.. Jooes."
8. "civii Government. Practical. -
a. O. Rice.
BY reason OF a questionable and per-
sopal inqniry much beneilt will be de-
rived. A full attendance is earnestly
reqpired.
CHAs' Fl Baooks5