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letter from Mr. J. W. Twitty The Venerable Writer Saddened by News of the Death of his Old Friends, A. W. Heath and R. E. Allison? TheRecent Elections?Lancaster Warned not to Let Monroe Get the Chesterfield <fc Lancaster R. R.-? Other Matters of Interest. Mr. Editor: The News lias been unusually interesting of late, not that it was pleasant as a whole. The death of Allen Heath was sad to me, though I never knew him as intimately ?s some of his brothers, but 1 knew enough to put a high estimate on his character. He never put on airs, as we sometimes say, but he was a matter of-fact man, guided by common sense and his success in life has been maivelous. Peace to his ashes. May his posterity emulate hie virtues. O a _ L t a t i il. _ i oorry to near <>i uie aeatu 01 my old friend R. E. Allison.? From the time I moved to the Court House (I860) Mr. Allison and myself were close friends.? I knew him intimately and it does me good to be able to testily to his nobility of character. lie was a pure christian gentleman and his place is not easily filled. We had (in the 70's) several pleas ant mountain trips together which often come to my mind as tlio sweetest recollections o! my 11fo. 1 am always ready to console survivors as 1 may be able to do so. In this case the bus band and lather tailed not to look af'er his future state and therefore had a i%goo<i foundation laid up against ttie time to come,' and his reward is sure. This is a heritage beyond computation and a conso'a'ion to his family and friends. One of the sons (Goo. W, Allison) has recently furnished your readers with a ven .nlerestins; communication on the San Francisco quake. [; was indeed thrilling and calcu lated to try men's souis. hut the closing sentence 01 the letter leyealed the fact that he (the wri ter) was "founded upon a rook" and had a goodly heritage.*'? May he persevere to the end.? The ^atne writer had an article in the Seirhern Christian Advo cate last week giving out information touching the M. K church. South. If I understood the article the M K. church, South, had hut one edifice, with a member ship of less than 300, in that large city. It all the protest ant denominations are as p-.orly represented it is strictly rn ssionary ground- It (Wrge makes his home in that city (San Krancisto) T have reason to believe he will do much towards the elevation and building up of the same. The election turned out very mud) as 1 anticipated. I thought IJamol would lik?'l\ l?e returned to the loris a'u e, Iho' 1 know he had opposition ill lbs own town (dispensary advocates. ? * A good j man defeated. Tho election in Georgia result-: ed as 1 anticip ited, at least so far as the Governorship was concern- j ed. 11 ok 1 Smii't is a v 11 roil id ed character ? \ stron/, brainy ( man?a man we can rely upon. and not be ashamed of. Tru? the campaign was conducted t a low plane, but it may be said the end justified the means.? We are having elections too fre quenfc. It keeps the people s'irred up and more or less bitterness follows. The terms of the offices should be extended. South Carolina needs a change as well as Georgia. Let the paperF agitu'o such legislation and it will come to pass. The liquor question is hard to settle, not only 111 your state but in this, an?l I may say all over this country. Every year the matter is np, but our law-makers (politicians) too often work to please a class of men rather than do their duty to the masses. * o 1K|1I I I?7JkCV?VIC3 1VI all friends. Yours truly, J. W. TWITTY. Va dosta, Cia., JSopt. 20, 1900. Views of Official Organ of Junior Order on New Naturalization Law. From the American. Under the new law, which wont into effect on the first of the present month, it is interesting to note that the applicant for citizenship must take an. oath that is more far reaching than under the old system, which in fact, was little or no system at all. In his petition for citizenship, to us a priceless boon, the application must set lorth cer tain races not taKen cogmzmce of before. He must clearly set forth and swear to the fact that he is not a disbeliever in, or opposed to organized government, or a member of, or affiliated with, any organization teaching such belief. lie must also set forth the fact that he iH not a pol.vgamist or a believer in polygamy, and that he is to become a permanent citizen, ami a permanent resident of the United States. The applicant's petition must be signed bv two witnesses, citizens and re-idents of the United States, who can swear that thpy have known the applicant to be a resident of the United States for at least five yearH. If the applicant has borne any1 hereditary title, or has been of any order of nobility from the kingdom or State from which lie came, he shall renounce a!J such! Iiriiwim hnlr\rt> li?? ho ili>n 1 a r?? <1 u I citizen of this republic. There is a provision in the law which, to our mind, is not only wise, but just and humane, and it is this: that if the applicant should die after having declared his intentions, and before having become naturalized, his widow and minor children may he natural zed with out declaration of such intention i. The passage of this measure was largely due to the fact, as we M boom, but be it, known unto you and yours that if you let Monroe get the Cheraw R. R., "you and your?" will suffer financially.? Remember what I ray and govern yourselves accordingly. l'oor crops in this 8eclion,bul our business men are in good spirits. This section is poorly supplied With labor. Housework?cooking and washing?when it can be had, at all, we get poor service and big pay. Will this state of things continue to get worse?? Is there no remedy ? I tn nut ot An 1v i r* '1 nonnf/lo t?\ (tea by Dog, Dies in Agony. Austrian Seemed to Have Recovered, but Wound Wasn't Healed. Vienua, Sept. 24.? Harrowing details are reported concerning the death of a strong man, aged 43, who was the viotim of a bite from a dog. Mis name was Albin Boehm, and he was the owner of an estate at Promontor, near Bu aa-resin. pour weeKB ago, wnue playing with a small dog, Boehm waB bitten in the hand. The wound healed, and he thought no more of it. Last week Boohm became uuwell, and the doctors ascribed the illnesB to the bite. They sent Boehm to the Pasteur Institute at Buda-Pesth, where the doctors recognized the symptoms of rabies, and inoculated the patient. They wished also to isolate him in a separate room, but Boehm returned home, and informed his wife that he was irretrievably lost. In deep grief they embraced each other, and said farewell. Rnuhm'a r>nrwt i t i<ht>r.nmn RO much worse that he was conducted again the next day, iu the company of two policemen, to the Pasteur Institute, and the doctors certitied that nothing could be done. The unhappy man declared he would die at home, ho, with two strong attend ants, he returned home to l'rom on tor, where he was placed in a separate room in his house. Before the open door stood the two attendants, with two policemen. Thus, Boehm could speak through the door to his family and friends. Finally he became very weak, so he took to his bed, then called the attendants, who strapped him down, att^r which a violent attach seized him and caused his death. After the death of her hus h-iiwl I tw? liiiliiinnv wi/tmv atutpH " *a%m r f J that she also had been bitten by the dog, and, as she had also repeatedly kissed her husband, -he was taken to the Buda Pesth Pasteur Institute. Coroner's Jury Say Son Did Right in Kiiling Man who Attacked his Mother. Clinton special to the Observ er: A homicide was committed about 0 o'clock Thursday night near Clinton and a jury of infjuest returned a verdict, to the effect that tho killing was justifiable. Tlte evidence showed that Dock Crampler went to the home of Mrs. King Jordan in an intoxicated condition anil, upon being refused admittance broke in and entered wilh a drawn pistol, taking hold ol Mrs. Jordan. While they wtrein a scuffle her son shot Grumpier from an adjoining room, killing him almost instant1 v. D) you take The Npwk? 111 T tiave reeired before, that the Jr. O. lT. A. M., aided and assisted by other patriotic organization.*, kept everlastingly at it, and if nothing more in done, the Order | today ha# great cause for rejoicing in t.ki? mighty uplift to American citizenship?an uplift. It.at the coifling years wrll value even more, perhaps, than it is today. r Sash, \MSW Blin. r^> . . . Building ORDEB B L COLUMBIA LUMBER i GREAT HK tPAKATIUn ? State Fail WILL BE GRAND SUCCES! Oct. 22 to 27 Everybody is Koing to th? Qpeatc State Fair this year. Preparations ar I being made to entertain about twic as many as were there last year, an that was about the biggest crowd i the history of the fairs. This yenr th foremost feature will be the "honr coming" celebrations. Every Sout Carolinian, no matter where he live now, is expec ed to be in Columbl that week. Indications are tin thousands of people from all over th United States will take advantage < this' opportunity to come and rene friendships and see their dear ol home again. If you have any relati\ or friends living in oilier states, wril them about this "home-coming week. I)o it right now. And mak them come. The railroads have bee prevailed upon to give the ohoape! rates. ONE FAR 13 FOR THIS ROUN TRIP. As to the fair Itself, everything wi he in great, shape. The new building have been put in apple-pie order an the grounds trimmed up. The ei trances and exits have been rea ranged so that there will be no troubl as to handling crowds twice as larg as heretofore. The fair will start this year o Monday. October 22 and will run flv full days, ending on she night of th 27th. Every day will bring forwar some new and interesting featun And the races four days?will be th finest ever seen in the South. Th track at the faU- grounds now is th fastest in the south. Some of th host horses on the track will bo i these races. John L. Sullivan wl give pugilistic exhibitions. For those who enjoy such tliingi the theaters and dances will be r 'he highest order, even eclipsing a previous years. Everybody you know will be at tb fair this year. Make your arrange ments and lie on hand from start t finish. Ample arrangements are beln made for the accommodation or a visitors. And the street car servlc to and from the grounds will t helped out hy the railroads as spool; trains will he run every day to an from the Fair Grounds. There will h no inconvenience. Just lots of fu and a Jolly good time for every hod; If any Information Is desired, wrll to Mr. A. \V. Ix>ve, secretary, Colur bia, S. C. ! Wood's Seeds' roa FALL SOWING, Every farmer should havo a copy of our New Fall Catalogue It gives best methods of seeding.and.full information about Crimson Clover Vetches, Altalta Seed Oats, Rye Barley, Seed Wheat Grasses and Clovers Descriptive Fall Catalogue mailed free, and prices quoted on request. T til Ul#%9. Ca.?. ii vv* fiywu a oun^y Seedsmen, Richmond, VaL. 0nr Trad? Mark Brand Seeds an* the best h"?i clcHi>e t finalities oMalnnMe. Subscribe to Tlie New?. is and I Material T MAIL FROM I it MFG. CO., COLUMBIA, S.G XI ' Livery, Livery, ; Livery! Though doing a rattling good livery business, we are deter mined to do even better. Our present stocks of Vehicles and Horses are being supplemented by handsome new carriages and buggies and stylish * ^ Driving and Saddle Horses Our livery establishment > going to be second to none in ' the State, and don't you forget it! Come or send to us when you want the best, up-to-date livery service. 'I HEATH-ELLIOTT MULE CO. (1 " Professional Cards h ~ ~ ~ rrTTrrrrTT >S JJr. J. H. WHLbJti, dentist. Ollice over Williams?HughesCo's w Store, formerly occupied by Dr. ld R. M. Galloway. LANCASTER, S. C. I DR. R. G. ELLIOTT, d Lancaster, S. C. f U Residence 'phone. No. 187. Ollice, Davis Building, cor. Main and Dunlap ,1 streets;'phone No. 72. Will practice in both town and counr. ty. AM calls, day or night, will rep ceive prompt attention. ? Dr. E. J. Hinson *|r I DENTIST B. Office in Springs Building. * Office Hours : 8 to 12 and 1 to 6. ? e Sunday Hours, 9 to 10. jj Ask Central for No. 32. u An Organ d that will la*# a life time ia what you want. Our Organs have a pure tone v and lovely eases. We can supply 5- yon with an Organ ttiat will please in o every particular for only $65 and $70s K {delivered. Write us for our special II | terms of payment, and for illustra e | ttona of our beautiful organs. ip If you prefer a 1'iano we have beautl ' tiful and good new Uprights from d | $185 itp on easy terms. | Address, " j MALONES MUSIC HOUSE, ie I Columbia. S. G. " ; Claremont College HICKORY, N. C. The 30th session begins on Sept. IS. Thorough college course hy able faculty Two scholarships to he given in each department to deserving girls, in Library Course, I'iano, Voice, Violin, Drawing, Painting, Klocution, Physical Culture, Stenography,Types writing and Itook keeping. I'uhlw school drawing in normal course. iV catalogue apply to I). \V. RKA 1). Pres't., Hickory, N. C. 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