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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-11

marvellous. Frequently he works a
whole week on less than twenty hours
sleep. He personally directs all of the
kindred interests of which he is the
head These include systemsof hotels.
the Zion lace industries, u employing
several hundred men and women. a
printing establishment publishing
weekly and tri-weekly papeps and re-
hgious tracts, a land syndicate and the
Zion stores, which supply his followers
with all kinds of merchandise.
Two years ago Dowie announced
from the platform of the Auditorium
is his third time on earth. John the
Baptist, he claims, was his second re-
incarnation. Dowie'S astonishing claim
appalled, his hearers. Some of them
pronounced it sacrilege and deserted
him at once. When the announcement
was made DoWie wore a curious long
BLACK robe, tucked up on the shoulders.
giving the impression Of wings. When
asked to swear in court in a subse-
quent lawsuit that he believed himself
to be Elijah he fatty refused. Despite
this evasion and the desertion of some
of mis- old-time followers Dowie's ranks
have been recruited amazingly since
the announcement was made.
Now, when he speaks Jex-cathedra
as head of the Christian Catholic
Church in Zion, Dowie processes to be
infallible on all points of doctrine and
refers to himself invariably as Elijah.
the Resterer of All Things" He de-
clares that the end of the world will
soon come, but before that time he
says he will convert the world to Zion.
In a city apart by themselves these
strange people live. Two years ago
the hegira to Zion City began. Then
tnn LOT -,
barren waste on the shore of Lake
Michigan, midway between Chicago
and Milwaukee. Today there are 10000
persons there. A magnificent temple
has been built, and will soon be re-
placed by an amphitheater-so numer-
Gus have his followers become.
The city is beautifully laid out, and
In architectural design every building,
residence and cottage is superb. There
are no saloons in Zion. Neither is there
drug store or tobacco shop. To drink,
smoke or swear is a punishable offense
anywhere within the jurisdiction of
the Zion city courts. The town has a
bank, of which Dowiesis president. In
every department of public and private
business the day opens With prayer. A
baseball league was formed and the
players greeted each Other on the field
with the customary saluation, Peace
be unto thee" to which polite greet
ing the rival player would invoke a
multiplication of blessings upon the
other.
Out of this portoprri ofstrange ten
cts iDowie has started his theocratic
empire" He expects to convert 100000
persons in New York this month Ev-
cry sect, creed and faith except the one
he has founded will be assaulted as they
never, have been attacked before.
Hundreds of arrests are Expected to
follow when his host begins the work
of evangelization IN the#eity streets.
I A full corps of lawyers will be taken
along to protect the host powie has
chartered several special trains to get
ms qlsclples 10 Got daa d ana IN all ne
SADIE against "sin and satantin Greater
New York"
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| Genii, whose functions are not re-
vealed.
The Grand Wizard is followed in
rank by the Grand Dragon of the
Realm and Hydra. This potentate was,
strangely enough, allowed no satel-
Htes, as the Grand Titan of the Do
minion, the Grand Giant of the Prov
lnce and the Grand Cyclops of the Den,
all inferior dignitaries, were accorded
six Furies, four COLLINS and two Night
hawks, respectively. Other officers,
whose station was superior to that of
an ordinary "ghoul," were Grand
Magf, Grand Monk, a Grand Turk, a
Grand Exchequer and Grand Sentinel
one searches the pages of this strange
ritual in vain to find the duties of the
officers, their identity or when or by
whom they were chosen.
The purposes of the order were varied,
as a whole praiSeworthy and eloquently
set forth. The ritual states:
This is an institution of chivalry. hu-
mainly, mercy and patriotism, embodying
IN Its genius and principles all that is
chivalric in conduct. noble in Sentiment.
generous in manhood and patriotic in pur-
pose, Its peculiar objects being to protect
the weak, the innocent and the defense
less from the indignities, wrongs and out
RACES of the lawleSS. the violent and the
brutal; to relieve the injured and the
oppressed; to succor the suffering the un-
orphans of Confederate soldiers and to
protect and defend the constitution of the
United States and all laws passed In con-
formity thereto, and to protect the states
and people thereof from all InvasIons
from any source whatsoever, and to aid
in the execution of all constitutional laws
and to protect the people from unlawful
seizure and from trial except by their
peers In conformity to the laws of the
land"
The phrases which are in black type go
far toward explaining many happenings
in the Southern states during the un-
struction. when the South was just be-
ginning to get on its feet again. They also
serve to explain the menacing attitude of
the Ku-KluX Khan toward the constitu-
tionality of the Introduction of martial law
in the Southern states, which caused so
much unpleaSantneSS. as well as the gov
ernments refusal for a time to permit
Southerners to suffer trial in the military
curtis.
Reverence for the Constitution,
1t should be remarked that throughout
the book there is at least an ostensible re-
spect for central and organized govern
! ment. as well as a reverence for the
fa1thfulness to the constitution of the
United States. But throughout all these
declarations of fidelity and respect there
can be plainly discerned strong oppo-
sition on the part of the Ku-Klux Khan
to the recognition of federal admipistra-
ever sort which could be construed as
differing with the principles of the order
or expressing views at variance with those
of the secret organization A significant
creed is stated in the following language:
I'VE, the order of the =" rev
erently acknowlede the majesty and SUI
premacy of the Divine Being, and recog-
nize the goodness and providence of the
same. And we recognize our relation to
the United States government the SUI
premacy of the constitution, the constf-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-11
A BALLAD OF OYSTER BAY.

He was an honest Oysterman,
CAT least he seemed to be.)
I met him on a neck of land
That jutted out to sea.
And when / asked him who he was, 80
He answered pleasantly:
II am the House, and the Senate bold a.
The chief of the Navy Crew
The Cabinet, and you just bet
I'm boss of the Army, too.'' "a
1 fixed him with an anxious look
Dear sir, how can this be? -,
Although quite plain, your answer seems
Impossible to me-.
He merely looked at me and smiled,
And added thoughtfully:
And | am a strenuous, steadfast type
A scholar, a sportsman true,
A diplomat, a plutocrat,
And writer and fighter, too.''
He is lunatic," l thought
"A poor deluded thing u
Whose fancy tbs to play the role
OF some archaic king 4oi
And as l turned upon my heel
l heard him muttering:
I'm the boss, you know, of the whole
blame show,
In every respect but this
IT'S very plain that Mr. Payne
Is in charge of the Post Office.
Life
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-11
Not a Hard Name. EIther.

man with a soft, low voice had just
completed his purchases in the depart
ment store, and. the salesman who had
taken his order produced large Manila
tag and looked up in an eXpectant way.
~ ! What is the name?'' asked the clerk.
. ".Jepson," replied the man.
mo, Jepson.''
Z "Oh, yes, Jefferson
NO, Jepson, J-e-p-s-o-n:'
That's it. You have it. Sixteen
.6 Your first name, initial please"
- "O9 K Jepson?' si,i
Excuse me- it sin't o. *. You did
! not It. understand me- I said Oh
mo, rub the o. out, and let the X
The clerk looked annoyed win you
please give me your initialsttagain
Il beg your pardon, you said o. K
Rerhaps you had betterIewrfte it your
self" 4f;F
= II said Oh -
Just now you said k
fAllow me to finish What / started to
say. / said Oh, becauseeI did not UNDER
stand what you were asking me- l did
not mean that it was 5my initial. Ny
name me is Kirby Jepson. IN ~
= mo. not Ok" saidasneoman. GIVE
me the pencil and I'll Write it down for
you myself. There. 1 guess it's Q. K.
now
IF you are satisfied I'm sure am, re-
sponded the clerk. Chicago Record-Her-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-11

so alarming that some of the largest own
ers have almost made up their minds not
to take risk of remaining in the district
until better sentiment prevails. One OF
the owners is said to be Mr.. Carnegie,
who is nephew of Andrew Carnegie. He
has spent 5000, 600 on his camp within the
last two years Another who is known to
also of New York.
There are at present three warning ele-
ments in the Adirondacks. First are the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-11

US. This talk of panic in the mountains
and the breaking up of camping parties
because of fear of being shot is nonsense.
My fathers coming to town has noth-
ing whatever to do with the Dexter muir
der
It Is said William Rockefeller had not
spent as much time at the camp this
year as usual because of trouble with his
throat, and has found it necessary to
come to town frequently to see his
physician.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-11

Thesinipiest remedy for indigestion. constipation
haliousnesa and the many ailments arising from a
.les. They have accomplished wonders. and their
timely aid removes the necessity OF calling physi
clan for many little Ills that beset mankind. They
gostraight the seat of the trouble the die
tress, cleanse the affected parts. and give the system
Cor ordinary occasion. The family bottle 60 centa
AAntAns 0uDDly fora year. All druggists sell them
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
DO You !KnOw?

Why should the farmers Of the
United States be poor when the pro.
ducts of agriculture form about two
thirds of the entire export trade Of
the country? Last year, according to
the secretary Of agriculture, exports
from the farm amounted to $500, ,0O0,-
900. On the farm what should be
among the possibilities in wealth and
power and a high degree Of intel.
ligcncc when it is known that the
science Of agriculture is yet in rudi-
mcntary stages throughout the world? d?
The farmer is the great man OF the
country and should be the happiest
and most independent man. If he is
not; who is to blame? The Signboards
are up and If he takes the wrong fork
in the road he should blame himself
because he has eyes and refuses to see
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
Ths Trust Question. /;

l =. f.sf.. -
we have read Senator Tillman's
speech on the trust Question delivered
In the Senate sometime ago, and we
consider iT one Of the strongest
speeches yet made on that subject.
1t presents the Democratic view In q
most. iorcible light He rightly takes
the position that more and additional
federal statutes are not needed In Or
der to deai with the trust question;
| that the present laws are good enough
and stringent enough II they we're
only enforced. In the opening part
or his speech he says:
ut is said by those charged will,
the administration of the government
that we need more legislation; that
wc have not now any remedy for the
evils which confront us; that tho peo-
I'rle are helpless; that congress must
do more; that the officers OF the |; W
are pnwcrlcss, and their efforts viii
be futile to render relief. am RI
minded here Of an old and hacincyed
couplet which all or us have heard 0
often and so long that most of us fa.l
10 give 1t It's full import. | think it
is from Pope, but it does not matt, r
who wrote it, it is ;ls true now us t
ever was:
for forms oT government ict 10 S
contest;
Wlate'cr is best administered is best 1.
We may load down our statut s
with law after law and pass all til,
ilnoh OF bills that arc cunning in now
from both ends of the capitol, and
unless the sworn officers Of the law
shall discharge their duties fcarlessly
and honestly every effort to protect
the people will fail, us the effort which
hive been made in the plSt have
failed, because Of the dcrclicton OF
duty ON the part Of those charged
with executing the law"
Senator Tillman then takes up the
Sherman antitrust law an analyZes
its provisions, claiming that almost
any kind of trust, and especially the
| coal trust, could have been check
mated under it's provisions. He does
not deal in gencralitieS, but is most
minute in his specifications, tracing
| the history of the consolidation OF the
coal interests and the railroad inter
ests. He shows that the trust was
formed openly and above board, in
open defiance Of the law, and that it
could have been checked by the attor-
ney general Of the United States il lie
had only performed his sworn duty.
The speech is a very long one, and
we regret that we cannut reproduce
it,, or any great part Of it, in these
columns. 1t should be read by all
who can secure copy Of it.. 1t is an
able and logical presentation oT very
vcXatious subject, and fortilics and
strengthens the democratic position
on the question.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
The Gonzales NIc,noriai.

The GaStonia correspondent Of the
Charlotte Observer tells the following
~ lecture entitled Thoughts
Cpon Music, With Prelude, lntcrlude
and Postludc, is to be delivered in the
Y. NJ. e. a., hall by Prof. d. S. l..
johnson. After the lecture, Il colec-
tlon will be taken for The benefit OF
the Gonzales monument fund now be-
ing collected in Columbia. a very
interesting story is connected with
this lecture, showing why this colcc-
ti0n is to be made. 1t seems that the
last year Of Mr.. Gonzales sch DOL life
was spent in Fairfax county, Va,
and his teacher was this same Prof.
Johnson. Young Gonzales was ambi-
tious to prepare himself for newspa-
per work, and the teacher did not
classify him, SO that he might have
an opportunity to make i'll the pro-
grcSs possible. From that time until
his unfortunate death lie did not for
get his Mr.. Davy,' as he atfcctionatc-
y called his old teacher. On last
Christmas Mr.. Gonzales wrote him as
follows: My dear Mr.. Davy: Please
let me share with you, this Christmas,
my dividend from The State Ac.
companying this letter was a very
liberal check. lis Old teacher has
met with rcvcrses. but wishes to dC
what he can to pay Il tribute to his
Old pupil. the lamcntcd Gonzales"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
Conviction ana Punishment.

The Anderson Daily Mail says tha,
Judge Purdy was talking about Solici
tor Boggs in the court room while the
any man l ever saw" said Judge
Purdy. Over In Grecnvillc last wecl
he tried forty cases in i've days and q
half and convicted thirty seven oil
them. -Four Of them were murder
cases, and he IS going to have two OF
them hanged. l think that beats
all the records in the criminal courts
in this state"
The Grcenville NIountainecr SAYS
Judge Purdy is right about the con.
victions, and that is the end Of tllt
rope with Solicitor BUgg or any Other
prosecuting attorney for the state
The main difficulty is that punish
ment does not always follow convic
tion. In this statement Of judy,
Purdy IL is claimed that there are t.
he two hangings as the result Of con
victions at the recent term, when as q
matter of fact one or them has beer
postponed indefinitely, as they say ii
in the legislature.
~ few years ago, when Judge Bcnci
was holding Il crimminul court in tina,
city, Solicitor Boggs ut his first tern
us solicitor obtained large number u
convictions, including in the schedule
tbr,c hangings for murder, but moi
one OF them ever touk place. Tho
lawyers for the defense often work
harder after the conviction than be
fore the trial, and the com placcnl
public kindly assist by signing ever,
| petition that comes around, and exc
cutive clemcncy puts the finishing
touch upon the work uf the circuit
court by committing the sentence o.
releasing the prisoner.
By no means lessen the number o
convictions, but let the way be fount
to lit the punishment to the crime
and South Carolina will be freed il
measure from the contumcly nov
being hcapcd upon the state for th
non-cnforccment Of the crimina
laws The question is how is til
way to be found and by whom
Nearly every man who kills anothe
should be punished in some way 0
other, but none scarcely are punished
What is the remedy: One should b
found and applied
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
Tortured by Robbers.

Ten masked robbers went 10 the
home of Christian Joehlin, two miles
from the city Of Toledo, Ohio. Thurs
day night at II otlork, battered down
the doors with clubs and entered the
residence, leaving t%o men outside
as guards. In the house were Mr..
and Mrs. Christian Joehlln, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Joehlin, John Anderson,
Jos. J0elin, also a -ycar-old boy
and an 1SmonthS-0ld girl All, in
cluding even the baby boy and girl,
were dubbed into inscnsibility, bound
and gagged. When the Jnchlins re-
covered consciousness the robbers
demanded $4,000, which they said
When told that no such amount was
there the bandits applied burning
torches to the faces and feet OF all
their victims, bliStering even the in
fant'S little feet. Christian Jochln.
ag aged paralytic, was beaten 50
frequently that there is not spot on
his head that is not bruised and raw.
The marauderS leaving their victims
securely tied, searched every corner
or the house, securing $500 in cash
and several articles Of jewclry. They
drank several gallons of wine they
found in the cellar, prepared a hearty
meal, including meat, potatoes, coffee,
wine and other cdibleS, and ate it,.
They were in the house five hours,
leaving at 1 O'Clock this morning,
after notifying the family that they
would return for the 100000. Every
policeman and detective In the city is
working or the case, but not even q
clue OF the intruderS' whereabouts
has been discovered.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
a Drummer Shot,

W. ). Thompson, formerly travel
ing representative for a Louisville
NY, mousse, was shot three times and
fatally wounded in the dining room
of his residence ut Maxton, II q ~
. O'Clock Thursday evening by E. n,
mclean, nephew OF Thompson's
VIE. Thompson, who was untlcr tba
influence Of whskcy, objected to the
presence OF Mclean, who had becr
summoned by Mrs. Thompson on nc.
count OF her husbands condition. and
an altercation cnsued. Mclean claims
haC thesshooting was entirely In self
cfenSe. G'a
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
J. NEWTON HATHAWAY, M. ID.
The weather for March.

The following date, covering a
period or Is years, have been compiled
from the weather bureau records at
Columbia for the month Of March:
Mean or normal temperature, 54 de-
grees.
The warmeSt month was that OF
1884, with an average OF 60 degrees.
The coldest month was that OF SO
with an average Of 43 degrees.
The highest temperature was 90 de.
gress on March %, 1894.
The lOewSt temperature was 20 de-
grccs on March I, 1901.
Average late on which first "kill-
ing" frost occurred in autumn, Novem-
| Der 5.
Average date on which last killing
frost occurred in spring, March %.
PRECIpITATION
Average for the month, 4.53 inches.
Average number of days with OF OF
an inch or more, 10.
The greatest monty precipitation
was G93 inches in 1891.
The least monthly precipitation was
l.2O inches in 1898.
1ue ErcatcSG amount OF precipita-
tion recorded in any'2i consecutive
hours was 2.S3 inches on March 1926,
| 1901.
The greatest amount of snowfall re-
corded in any "A consecutive hours
(rccord extending to winter Of lSS4-Si
only was inch in March, 1886.
| Average number Of clear days, IL
partly cloudy days, s.: cloudy days, l
The prevailing winds have beer
from the west
The highest velocity Of the wine
was II miles from the southwest or
| March 30 1902
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
Afraid ofIIiu,.

At Washington a young man Civ.
ing the name Of w. l.. Clark gained
admission to the floor of the house
Tuesday and seated himself in the
chair OF the speakers messenger neal
the speakers desk where he sat idl,
twlrling a white hat with Il red band.
Assistant Doorkccpcr Kennedy cs
corted him out and turned him over
to the capitol police who took him tC
the guard room where he was recog.
nized rs the same young man who was
escorted from the capitol building
Sunday because Of his strange conduct.
] lie was sent to police headquarters in
the city.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
GcncrnI Frost Announced.

Adjt Gen. Corbin of the United
states army has written Gov. Hey
ward saying that he las been appoint
cd chief marshal Df the great parade
in ST. Louis, Mo-, on April 30, Incl
dent to the dedication OF the worlds
fair, and asking that the governor
name some member Of his staff to
represent South Carolina on Gen.
Corbin's stall on that occasion. The
governor has named Gen. John D.
Frost, his chief OF staff, who will go
10 st. Louis and serve.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
r,i,c Sole Su,.yiyor.

The man supposed to. be the sole
survivor OF the st. Pierre disaster was
Il passenger by the steamer Fontabelle
which arrived at New York Tuesday
from the West indies. He is Joseph
Sibaracc, a negro aged 81 years, a
native of Martinique. He was a priS-
oncr in the dungeon, Of st. Pierre
when tile ill-fatcd city was destroyed
by The eruption Of Mont Pcclcc. He
was taken to Ellis Island
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
Killed by Dynamite.

j. X. Martin, a white man, and Joe
Noutrce and William Bennett, ne
grocs. were killed ut Il railroad camp
in The western outskirts Of Nashville,
Tenn, Tuesday by tile accidental eX-
plosion of two Sticks of dynamite.
The mems body were fcarfully man
Slcd and were unrecognizablc. The
cause OF the explosion is not known.
Inc while man was hurled $50 feet.
Portions OF one OF the ncgro'S body
and fragments Of his cloJling were
and ed IN Il 1rrc =. fnpl aMay
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
Sympathy Rendered.

by rising vote the Southern AsSo-
citation Of Newspapers Circulators,
which opened its session at New Orr
leans Thursday, decided to tender
sympathy to A. 10. Gonzales OF the
Columbia State on the recent tragic
,Gcath OF hi; brother, editor OF that
paper. Vice President II. II. Ahrens
called the association to order. Many
Important topics are to be discussed
during the two days session. The
association WAS organized in Atlanta
last year.
ABOUT ADyERTIsING.- Where one
merchant fails TO get value from adj
vertisiDg there are ten who have sue
ceeded In realizing on the Investment.
Ii merchants all had the ability to do
as much advertising as they might
desire there would be results sticking
out all over the business community
The majority lack capacity TO take on a
as much advertising as might be re-
commended, but they should not hesi-s;
tate about advertising all they can
merely because they can't do all they
would like to do. .- &;
a Texan known as Volcano Mar
shall became stranded in Manila and (
asked Gen. Chaffec to send him home.
The general said his orders were to
give such aid only to those in the
military or civil service. Y on could
send ME II you wantd to, said Mar
shall persuasively. See hcre,n said &
the commander in stern tones, sc
our places were reversed would YOU
give me transportation?r " ou bet
would, and be darned glad to fre, 81
rid of you, said the Texan Volcano
Gen. Chatfec smiled discrectlys when
asked whether he sent Marshall home. u
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-03-06
Consequence

An act to authorize the Lexington
and Columbia railway TO construct its
tracks through certain counties, and
for other purposes. 49,
To increase the salary Of chaplain
Of the pcnitcntiary.
TO permit directors of the pcnitcn-
tiary to exchange lands with Geo. II.
LightSey.
TO permit lO-year convictS to be
worked on the chaingangs.