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* .# * * You will often I Mk ^ srvi' the oost of a I years' siibucrip- I i JLJ tlon to the I a y enterprise I -* " by consulting I sdvertiHenients. Vol. X. """ CONSUMPTION p* *or a 8*nKJe fa moment that t ^ consumption a NESS&K will ever strike IT r 8 |U<^en gl not come that J J ^ Iff cough; then o little loss l| Ai in weight: then a harder an |j cough; then the fever t^i /A and the night sweats. .<?? Better stop the disease 144 1^ while it is yet creeping. Is #1 Better cure your cough l fi You can do it with JI CftMmRX *? The pressure on the ^ chest is lifted, that feeljlJ in a of suffocation is re- ijf j rft moved, and you are cur- ii % tiS e(*? ^ou can stoP ^iat I | V? little cold with a 25 cent V \ II botiie; harder coughs ? !fcj will need a 50 cent sf/e; ?i 4HR fi If It's on the lunRS the ?5 \% onc ^?^far s'ze i 4 II most economical. 11 Jkl " t eonfldiuitly reoommer.rl Ayor'e J 3 S* J Cherry Frotors! to nil my ).*Ui>iiii. I I fe J I mm using It now luinvo* n family. IB wi Forty yrare bco 1 feel euro It eared t S MM my life." A. H. KlPeox, M. I).. teal |?X Jen. 4, IBM. Fort Mndleun, Iowa. ft V Write the Doctor M any time. A A n I I J dreee, Da. J. C. AYKK, Lowell, Unu. |5 ] Found od 1842. CTir^r |U ~ 'id !;"? rlAMos f "Sing their own praihe." During the Past 58 f Years, _ "A^f. Qtioff qjiicii T Pianos Have fulfilled every requirement of the rnoHt exacting pianists and amateurs all over the world, and today stand Without a Superior In either tone, action or work mnnship. Sold direct from the f factory laves the middleman's profit, and this Saving Pays For Many I.essoiiH under < lio finrsi tnachcr to be procured. Write for k terms and prices. * CHAS. M. STIEFF, 1'ianO Manufact nrer, Itultimnte Mar> land. North and South Carolina Factory Branch Wnrorootn*,'218 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, N.O. O. II. WILMOTII, Mgr. ri.v. I'unlnir nitd ll-Hnk'fttTf l'?ll etirnfo ? l l)r. M A. KlmmonH Liver Medicine Olp;?r? 11 i- ( omplaxlon kItih Huiivftiioy tn iu?i Ml i>l. c jfce Headache, Rwioileter MV>n 1^,,,, llo? n|i n-irt I.rver ?? ? i ?? Registration Notice. rilllK I'lIBMC; will take notice that 1 ! lie Kfjfintrnt ion Hooks will he open nt (he COURT IIOIJHK for ihe registration of partl<>a entitled to remitter under the constitution, on the 0*I Monday t TtKldll in earh month, ntll IK) daye preceding the general (action. J.M.CASKKY, Chair. Bd. Reg. Lanraater Oo. March 7.1WOO. v_ - ' iNSAS Li LEPROSY IN THE PHILIPPINES. More than Thirty Thousand Lep era fu I ho Archipelago?More than a Hundred Leapors Pound Concealed In Dwellings in Ma nilla. Washington, Doc. 2<>.?An up ponded report to General MacArthur's review of the civil affairs of the Philippines for the past fiscal year gives some ratloi startling facts regarding the introduction and prevalence of lep rosy in the islands. According to the estimates ol the Franciscan Fathers, says Mnj. Guy L. Hdie, the writer of the report, there are no less than 20, 000 lcapers in the Archipelago, the m-jot* portion of these heing in i lie* \ isoavas. Leprosy ivih in trod need in 1(533, when (ho Km peror of Japan koiiI a whip with 150 loapers 011 hoard to the l'liil ippinogs as a present to ho cared for by the Catholic prieRts. Thus the seed was planted, and as no practical method was ever adopt ed to eradicate the disease, or prevent its spread, it has taken firm root, and spread into its present forminnble phase. A house to house inspection inaugurated bo,. January found more than a hundred leapers concealed in dwellings. These were sent to San Lazaro Hospital in Manilla, nut mniiv ui n?i n cnri?|hmi iiiio i in* surrounding country. A corn mission is now engaged in the worlc of selecting a suitable island or islands for the purpose of isolating all the lepers in the Archipelago. A Frightful Blunder Will ofton cause a horrible Burn, Scald, Cut or Bruise. BuckIon's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth. Only 25 eta. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Crawkoko Brob., Druggists. 1 The January issue of Every body's Magazine, now published by John Wanumaker, is oven more attractive than the Christ mas number which has had ho unprecedented aNale and ho many Holid compliments. The new feature (a aeriea of splendid photographs of Sioux Indians, taken by Miss Gertrude Kase bier) was not easy to obtain, lor the Indian does not like the camera. These (ino portraits, some twenty or thirty of which have been reproduced, were es pecially admired when exhibited in Kurope by the reigning fami lies of both Austria and Great licitian. The serial, "Joscelvn Cheshire/' is more than fulfilling the promise of its early chapters, while the short stories bear the hall marks of Mary K. Wilkins and Maximilian Foster. Mr. A. J. Stone discovers a new species of Caribou, and elsewhere we get a glimpse of Mr. Krnest Seton Thompson at. home. Other ar tides are: A dramatic paper on I'eking, bv Chalmers Roberts, and two tales of American hero ism. Mr. Austin Bierbower supplies some ''Thoughts for the Rich," helpful to rich and poor aliko for tho latter are also millionaires, even ns "the child is father of the man." To conclude Kzra Fitch expresses his "Ideas on New Year Resolution." This is a ten cents' worth of which the K'litors hnvo ronRon to he proud. Cold or l)i>a(b. "TIhtp in hut one amall chance to hr vp your lifp Hint thRt In through hii operation," wra ttie awful prospect hpt before Mra. I. It. Hunt, of I,line Ridge, Win., by her dOOtOT after vainly trying to cure her of a frightful cane of Htomaoh trouble and yellow Jaundice. He didn't, count on the marvelous power of Kleetrlo Itittera, to cure Stomach and I.iver troubles, hut ahe heard of It, took aeven bottler, wan wholly cured, avoided hiirgpon'a knife, now weighs more and feela better than ever It's positively guaranteed to cure Stomach, I.iver end Kidney trouhlcH and never dlaappointa. Price (SOc. at Crawford Broa. drug atore. 1 r>er?ngomehi* ot Menstrual FunoMont produce kilioarrlafe S?piuw Vto? win# or ls?t4M? t*ni%6\ rtic d?f#na#?itw?na A >T EP^ srmi-w: INCA8TER, 8. C.. WED THE POWERS AWAIT AN ANSWER. No UiU'NH Made at Washington i How Long They May Walt. Washington, Dec. 26. ? A telo . gram received at the State de ' partiuont from United States! Minister Uonger, dated at I'okin on the 24th inatant, states thai the (irat formal moeting betwt en the diplomatic representatives I una L'rinco ('liing took place on 1 tho 24th. Ching presented the I credentials of himself aud Li ; Hung Chang, who whh unable to attend owing to illnoPR, to the i diplomatic representatives ^ ho J | handed to him the international ; note. The officials of the State I department are unwilling to ven | tore a guess an to the length of ? time that will bo consumed by I the Chinese (lovornnient in con sideration of tho note. The last article of the note notified the Chinese Government' that tho occupation of Chi Li and l'ekiti may continue until the Chinese Government has complied with the terms of the note. It may ho stated, however, that the Unitoil Stated i? not bound or affected by this condition. Our occupancy from a military point of view has terminated and there is no disposition to renew it. As for the other powers it is expected that the main obstacle they will encounter in withdrawing under this condition will be found in the difficulty in obtaining satisfactory guarantees upon tho Chinese promise to pay indem nit.os. I'ekin, Dec. 20,?The Uev. Mr. Kelly, the l'rssby tor tan missionary, reported to Minister Conger the burning by Dozers of nine f11._:-.: 1 icni v/iuiiuuc v-'iiriHimiiH anu now Hays ho has roceived further continuation of tlio burning of native Christians. llo says tho number burned ih 21 and that thousands of armed Chinese have heen seen in the San IIo country. Mr. Conger has sent n copv of the communication to F.eld Marshal Count von Waldersee, and Jap aneso and Oerman troops have been sent to investigate tho re ports. Mr. Kelly in first report ing the occurrence admitted his information was from Chinese sources and said that tho Japan ese, who have jurisdiction over tho territory 30 miles north, in which, it is allegpd, tho outrage occurred, would investigate the report. The Hermans today were ro viewed on the occasion of tho prcaeutHtion of tlags to two regiments. Tho event wa made practically international No answer haw yet been received to the joint note of tho po vers. I I dil \ 1 : ? -? * i 4111", ?11 <1 IMIlill I'll I') I lit! (lavas Agency I'rom IVkin, luted December 25, says that h detachment of French troopa, commanded by (Jen. Ilailloud. were recently at tacked by Chi nese regulars and Boxers al 'i hi1 Teheou, south of I'ao Ting Fu. l'he punitive expedition took the village alter a lively combat Many cannon and a (quantity of provisions and ammunition were obtained. On account of the hostile attitude of the population (Jen. Bailloud burned the village; and also those villages hi tlie J IICIgnDOniOOU. l llO <'(1111080 loss was one thousand nion. (ion. Haillond's forces sustained no loss. Christian Chinese families havo been maltreated by the Chinose regulars'. Pekin, Dec. 25.?The French report encountering twenty live thoiiHund Chinese and capturing live flags and a number of guns, and inflicting a great Ionh upon the Chinese, thirty live miles south of here. The report is generally discredited. Perl in, Dec. 2<>?Field Marshal Count von Waldersee, in a dispatch from IVkin, dated Mon day, December 24, says: "The French troops encoun tered on December 22, east of Chocan, between Pekin and Pao Ting Fu, a Chinese force number ing 2,500 men, with artillery. The Chinese fled in the direction of Kuan Ilsien. They suffered losses, and left behind Ihetn five standards and four cannon. The Chinese probably consisted of the reunited remnants of a body al- j ready dispersed. London, Doc. 20.?A dispatch I ENTE RRKLY. NE8DAY. JANUARY to tlie 1 'ul 1 Mall Gazette from Pekin, dated Monday, December 24, suys much irritation has been caused by the activity of the German troops in the districts under British protection. London, Dec 27 ?"Mr. Conger takes a hopeful view of the situlion," nays the Pekin corro spondent of the Morning Post, wiring Monday, uand thinks that a settlement will be effected; but ho declared that no ono of the envoys will recognize the Km press 1 )owager officially, all hough all are aware she has long oxer cised the supreme power, lie believes the crisis will result in the initiation of reforms in ('hinn. "Scnor Do (Jologan the Span isn minister, mars mat tho Uik (Mission of (lie joint note, after general acceptance, will extend for a vonr or more. "It in rumored that nutneroup vill^es east of Pel;in are combining to exterminate native (JliriRliana, several of whom have been burned in a local temple. "Li IlungOhang is a trille better." London, Dee. 27.?It ia as sorted in Shanghai, according to a dispatch to the TimeB, that Sheng is going to Pekin, having been appointed to assist in the negotiations. A liiglit ?f Terror. "Awful anxiety was felt fur the widow of the t>rave General Rurnhnm of Machias, Me., when ti e doctors said she could not live till morning" writes Mrs.^t. II. Lincoln, who attended her that fearful night. "All thought she muHt soon die from Pneumonia, but nhe begged for Dr. King's New I>iacovery, saying it had more than once saved her life, and had cured her of Consumption. After three small doses, she slept, easily all night, and its further use completely oured her." This marvelous medicine is guaranteed to cure all Throat, Chest and Lung l?isenses. Only ftOo. and $1.00. Trial bottles free at Crawford Bros, drug store. 1. Marriage of Ira It. Dunlap a Former Laucaater Hoy. The protty little A. R. P. church was beautiful in its wedding Ureas of white and palms and candles. The occasion was the marriage of two of our most popular young people, M iss Josie J thick to Mr. Ira Bat* in Dunlap. It was the brilliant affair of the serum. The arrangements wero very unique ami perfectly carried out. Ah the strains of Mendelssohn's march came from the orchestra. The ushers were Messrs. Whylo Black and Lieutenant Walter Dunlap, in 0110 isle, 1'nul (?. McOorklo and Louis (!. Harrison in the other, marched down and took positions at each extremity of the platform. Following them came the bridesmaids all in white and instead of the conventional bouquet, carrying a lighted candle in pretty white candlestick, from which hung a bow of white ribbon. The maids entered singly one in each aisle and! crossing each other in front of the waiting clergy man ascended , the rostrum and stood, three on each side of the pulpit and half) facing the congregation. The groomsmen stood in front of them in the same position upon the floor of the church. Preceding i he bride came the dainty maid of honor, Miss tiara Belle Whitesides, dressed in delicate pink silk and carrying a hunch of white carnations. In the otlier aisle cam* the cute little ring girl. Anna Roddy Miller, aj niece of the bride. Miss Black entered upon the arm of her brother, Mr. John A. Black, while Mr. Duiilop was with his brother in law and bent man, Mr. W. .1. Roddey. The ceremony was a beautiful ouo ami wan performed by the bride's pastor, the Rev. Arthur S. Rodger*. After the marriage I lie party and a large number of friends drove up to Kbenesar ville, to the residence of the hride'i sister, Mrs. Joaeph II. Miller, where a reception was held. The house throughout was beautifully decorated in vine and holly and candles and the "round table" in the dining room at :rpri; 2. 1901. I i W mw fc. h il^ss *No other aid so g *10' other agent sc making delicious, foods, has ever he ^SOUJi Th^re are main ko?c ?us drug, \ ifftVAl tAKIN# SOWDKR C which the parly Rut, with the shaded lights, the white and preen decora!iona and the brilliant assemblage, presented an effect or rare beauty The presents were many and heanlifnl. The maids were: Miss* es Janio Black of Newport, Bos Hie Lindsay of ('hosier. Aline Mobley, Annie Miller, Anunie Barber and Scotia Roid of Rock Hill. The proonismon were: Messrs. .1. Haze! Wilherspoon and Jno. Stephen# of Lancaster, Joe Gaston, Charlie Cobb. Her hert Dunlap and Frank ('. Whit tier of this city. The newly wed ded pair will reside in O. kland. A .TKMINIrr III Ml I I-.11 Destroying its victim, is a typo of Constipation. Tin* power of I his murderous malady is ti ll on organs and nerves and muscle* and lirain. there's no lioal t ti t i 11 it's overcome. Hut Dr. King's New Life I'ilis are a safe and certain cure. licit in the world lor Stomach, Liver, Kidney and Itowels Only itJSo. at Craw lord Hros. drug store. 1. A NAIUIOU 1 M'AI'i: KIMIVi Til el > K A. Terrible Experience < t the Miii ish Steamer lathe >D\raiiiit ill I he Recent Slot in on the North Atlnnlie. Queenstown, Dec. HI.?The lirihsh stennier I.ike Meguutic, ('apt. Taylor, Irom Liverpool, Dee. 25, and Queenstoyvii, Die. 2t>, for 8t. John, returned to Queonatown harltor yesterday (Sunday) morning; alter a terri hie experience in the gile. She left Queenstnwu Wednesday, carrying the Canadian mails, lorlv live saloon and second cabin passengers and about M\e 'mui dred steer ago p, n < , . p mi pally foreign# t -, with tm.iiy ,l? w among them. She had leached a pojnt about four hundred miles west Thurtday night when she encountered a merciless gale. Behaving splendidly, she would have got through bad not the steering gear boon ?1n 111 ! bad ly, placing her in a dangerous position. The crew worked bravely and ringed hand pear, and the vessel was again brought under control. P utorl nnalely the hand pear was also d imagid. The pale lasted twenty hours, and an immense sea broke over the vessel, smashing the hoohy hatch and Healing her between decks, where the steerage pas sengera were. It also washed away a greater portion ot the fittihgs and did considerable deck "1*^ If ycm ^ | ?(lvArtt?? It la JLmmtd! f tl>? iftiitu pi 1m lUUu r ? bla. 3 NO. 78 at L ' & U $ SsSBy ?& : ,'|A Wi^M^ wjv ? reat to the housewife, ) useful and certain in pure and wholesome en devised. TflVPVflf imitation baking powder*, sold cheap, by ers. They are made from alum, a poison* vhich renders the food injurious to health. :0., too WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK. I damage. Tlttro life boats were smashed. Some of the crew were seriously injured, and one seaman was killed on deck. When the storm moderated ('apt. Taylor decided to return to ' (jueenstown. It was difficult work to steer the big ship, hut she managed to anchor here without assistance. Iler officers and men were exhausted. The Lake Megantie proceeded under orders to Liverpool this I evening with all her passengers and mails, to ho transferred to j tho Lake Superior, which will j leave the Mersev Tuesday. Tugs | will ho sent from Liverpool to ; meet her. There will ho consid orahle anxiety as to her safety, j It i-? under-food that there were indescribable seems among the passengers who are said to have howled in despair for hours, exporting that the s?eamer would founder at any moment. II Sh?<'?I II IM l.i'Kf A. I>aiifor'It, of T.nfirnngc. <la.. j -, !! red ii.UM'-cij' for -six months with fright fill rimnitiir sore on his leg, (nit w i .ti'- ttint Ihicklen's Arnica Salve holly cnrcil it in ton days. For IT|, 'its, ? iti?ctm, liuriiH, Units, I'nin or I*iles it's Die host salvo in the world, t'ore guaranteed. Only 2V'. Sold by '"rawford Urns, druggist. tl 1*1*11-American Stamp*. Hullalo, Now York, Doc. '2G.? I l'osinge stamps commomoratit g I the I'an American exposition J are the lirst reminders of it that will bo brought before the goner[nl public throughout the entire I country. These stumps are now iin process of manufacture by the government and will he placed ' upi>n s:tlo in the various postoflirt early in the new year. There I will bo half a do''en donoraiua i ? 1 <>us of these stumps?on*, two, three, four, tive, eight and ten cents?each containing a central liguro printed in black with suitable ornamental surroundings in colors. The one cent stamp will have a green border; the two <Wlif Mt>tlllfi ?4 fml film ? f All* cent htnnip light brown ; the five cut it. stamp darkhluo; the eight cent stamp maroon, and the ten cent a tamp dark hrown. Theae colots correspond with the different denomination! now in use. The central figure will he a large lake steamer, a train of cars and aimilar designs. You Know U hst % o?i Arr Tahl*! When yon fake Oroya's Tasteless Chill Tonlo because the formula is plainly printed on every hot f le showing that it is sitniily Iron and Quinine in a tasteless for in No cure, no pay. SOo.