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REAX FROM ANTI-DOPING COMMUNITY: In Charlotte, Charles Chandler reports in a front-page piece that the league "made no commitment to participate in HGH blood tests if they become available later this year as expected" (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 1/25). While WADA member Gary Wadler praised the changes, he believes there should be a provision allowing for blood samples to be frozen until a reliable HGH test is developed. But Upshaw said, "What use would it be for you to find something out two or three years from now and we've already played games? We have 25[%] turnover each year. What good is that? It's almost like changing the speed-limit sign after you've passed" (N.Y. TIMES, 1/25). Penn State Univ.'s Charles Yesalis said that the enhancements "won't mean much until the NFL contracts with an outside agency to create a transparent testing system." Yesalis: "We only know about the positive tests we're allowed to know about. ... Until that changes, I don't pay a whole lot of attention to the other moves they make." Yesalis added the $500,000 grant for an improved HGH test is "unbelievably inadequate" (Baltimore SUN, 1/25). WADA Chair Dick Pound: "Four games for steroids. Frankly, that is not serious." Upshaw responded, "The record speaks volumes about what we have done in the NFL. We also have a union that protects and defends our players, which is what is (lacking) in the Pound arena" (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 1/25).
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PLAYER REAX: Patriots LB and union rep Don Davis said, "The NFL players wanted the steroids out of the league. That was our goal 10 years ago, and we're still going strong now" (BOSTON GLOBE, 1/25). Colts DE Dwight Freeney, who was randomly tested yesterday, said, "Whenever you can catch some cheaters, it makes my job easier. ... Anything you can do for the integrity of this game is good" (USA TODAY, 1/25). Texans TE and union rep Mark Bruener "doesn't believe the league has a problem with illegal supplements," but he said, "In professional sports, one headline about a player in a negative light paints a broad stroke. That can be unfair to the other players, but that's how it is. So with these new policies, we can be proactive in working toward a drug-free league" (USA TODAY, 1/25).
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RED SOX EFFECT: Roush is in negotiations to sell 25-50% of his team to Red Sox Owner John Henry's Fenway Sports Group (FSG), and he said that the "infusion of cash would help Roush Racing compete with the arrival of Toyota." Roush added that the partnership with FSG would give NASCAR and his sponsors "a greater presence" in the Northeast (N.Y. TIMES, 1/25). Roush: "Part of the reason I'm doing it is so we can stand the pressure of having a round of negotiations with sponsors that may not be rich enough to cover everything we're spending (and) to negotiate with our drivers in the face of offers" (ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, 1/25). USA TODAY's Ryan & Livingstone note Roush has "committed to invest an extra" $10M in his Nextel Cup teams (USA TODAY, 1/25).
OTHERS NOT TOO WORRIED: Toyota Motorsports USA National Motorsports Manager Les Unger said of Roush's comments on the company's spending on its NASCAR teams, "We have been interested in what the other manufacturers are spending and have been trying to gauge those numbers, but they're impossible to get. Therefore, I don't know how people can claim that Toyota is outspending the competition without knowing what the other manufacturers spend." Nextel Cup team owner Rick Hendrick added, "I don't see Toyota being any more a threat than any of the other teams" (USA TODAY, 1/25). Team owner Joe Gibbs: "It will be good for our sport. We thrive on competition" (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 1/25). ESPN's Tim Cowlishaw noted Roush "didn't have a problem with money being an issue when he had five drivers in the Chase two years ago, when Roush Racing had more money ... than just about all the race teams in the Nextel Cup circuit. Now all of a sudden money's an issue because Toyota's coming in? ... These were pretty ill-advised comments by Jack Roush" ("SportsCenter," ESPN, 1/25).
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BECKS EFFECT: Fire President & CEO John Guppy said that the team "likely will play host" to the Beckham-led Galaxy at Toyota Park in September or October. In the two weeks after the Beckham announcement, the team renewed 30% of its season-ticket holders and sold over 200 new packages (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 1/24).
ALL-STAR GAME: Scottish Premier League club Celtic FC will play the MLS All-Star team this summer at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, the Rapids' new stadium opening this season. The event will "likely to take place in late July or early August" (DENVER POST, 1/25).
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American Airlines Center, which hosted this week's NHL All-Star festivities, "wasn't packed for Tuesday's skills competition," and the "late-arriving crowd" for last night's All-Star Game "didn't feel much different ... than a regular-season Stars crowd," according to Jean-Jacques Taylor of the DALLAS MORNING NEWS. The NHL, NFL, NBA and MLB for years "formed the big four of professional sports," but Taylor writes, "Now, I'm not really sure where hockey fits into the mix. It's certainly behind the other three sports, but it's also behind college football and basketball, golf and NASCAR. And it will stay that way unless [NHL Commissioner] Gary Bettman makes some significant changes" (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 1/25).
SCHEDULE: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, on not changing the unbalanced schedule: "We're in the middle of a three-year rotation and to force the change before we finish the cycle probably would be unfair to some of the teams. So the notion is we have one more year of this and then we'll make whatever change everybody's comfortable with" ("Mike and the Mad Dog," YES Network, 1/24).
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MINORITY REPORT: Bettman, "opening a luncheon this week on diversity in hockey, proudly made note of 39 cities offering inner-city programs with the help of the league." But he said that he is "not satisfied with the number of minorities in the NHL — currently 31," or about 5% of all players (AP, 1/25).

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Clearly, the mood in the room at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers was relaxed. Never was that more evident than when Matsuzaka -- asked about his knowledge of the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry -- did a hilarious and animated impersonation of Pedro Martinez pushing Don Zimmer to the Fenway turf.
Then there was a thump loud enough for all 15 people at the table to hear.
Matsuzaka was having so much fun, he accidentally clocked his precious right elbow on the wooden table.
Breathe easy, Red Sox fans. Breathe easy, Red Sox ownership and front office. The pitcher was fine, even managing a hearty laugh after the comical moment.
With two translators on hand, both pitchers touched on a variety of issues in a sitdown that lasted more than 90 minutes.
The first thing that was clear is that both pitchers are picking up the language nicely.
Upon meeting a media member, Matsuzaka put out his right hand and said, "Nice to meet you."
Both pitchers ordered drinks on their own: "Iced tea, please," said Matsuzaka.
Perhaps helped by their outgoing personalities, neither has had a hard time feeling at home with his new teammates.
"A lot of them are just very friendly and come up to me and say hello and talk to me in a very friendly and frank manner," said Matsuzaka. "And for the past six weeks, I think I've become pretty friendly with a lot of them."
"They all came and talked to me, instead of me approaching them," said Okajima. "Also, they have very big hearts and are very generous and kind. They speak a little bit of Japanese, and I speak a little English, so that helps to develop a relationship with my teammates."
It's unclear whether the two have heard about the phenomenon known as Manny Being Manny. Still, they both seem to enjoy the quirkiness of their cleanup hitter.
"If I run into him in the locker room, he's always quick to give a really friendly greeting," said Matsuzaka. "Similar to Big Papi, he has a very open, bright personality."
Though his gyroball is a myth, at least according to just about every scout, coach and manager, Matsuzaka is clearly having fun playing along. If an opposing hitter actually believes in it, he isn't going to be one to dispel the notion.
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"I'm always excited and interested in learning about new pitches," he said. "So if we were talking about somebody else, I think I'd be enjoying it a lot more. If it was somebody else's new pitch and I was on the outside looking in, I'd probably be having a better time with it."
One reporter went so far as to ask him to demonstrate the gyro grip with a dinner roll.
"There is a grip, but I can't show you, I'm sorry," he said.
Following are some highlights from the lunch, in Q&A format:
Q: How have both of you found the food, and what have you been doing to relax during Spring Training?
Matsuzaka: "I've been taking most of my dinners at home, so there haven't been any worries about food. As for relaxing, I just like to sit at home and read a book. If I have the time, go out for a round of golf."
Okajima: "To relax, I go to the swimming pool and swim a little bit. And also, I enjoy the weather very much, so I take advantage of that. During the season, I don't play golf too much."
Q: What are Matsuzaka's expectations for this season, and does he have a certain win total in mind?
Matsuzaka: "I think the fans certainly have great expectations for me, and I'd like to respond to those expectations in kind. I don't know what the fans, if they have a number, what it is. I guess, further within myself, there is maybe a baseline for success. I have certain expectations toward myself. But as far as giving you a hard number, what that might be, that's just something I can't do right now."
Q: If there's a baseball player you could have a couple of Asahis [Japanese beers] with, who would it be and why?
Matsuzaka: "Cy Young and Nolan Ryan. For Cy Young, clearly because he had the most wins in the history of baseball. For Nolan Ryan, he's someone that I actually looked up to and idolized growing up."
Q: Has Curt Schilling offered any advice?
Matsuzaka: "Yeah, he's advised me on a couple of technical things."
Okajima: "Curt Schilling is making a great effort in trying to communicate in Japanese."
Q: What do you watch on TV?
Matsuzaka: "Golf Channel, MTV, ESPN. Other than that, I just watch a lot of Hollywood movies on TV. It helps in listening for English words."
Q: Favorite movies?
Matsuzaka: "I've seen a lot. I saw Lethal Weapon, Cliffhanger, When Harry Met Sally. I also like Jackie Chan movies."
Okajima: "I like love stories. Ghost, Pretty Woman, Autumn in New York."
Q: How does Spring Training differ in Japan and the Major Leagues?
Matsuzaka: "Obviously, the biggest difference is the hours spent in formal practice. There are a lot more hours spent in formal, team organized practice in Japan. But that's not to say that the practice time here is inadequate. Rather, I prefer the way it's set up here, because you have your team activities and then that gives you a lot of time to work on personal things that you might want to work on. I haven't had any problems with the Spring Training format here."
Q: Is it fair to say Spring Training is more relaxed in the Major Leagues than in Japan?
Matsuzaka: "When I talked to my friends in Japan who have seen video of us practicing during spring camp, to a man, they say, 'Wow, it looks like you guys have a lot of fun over there.' But I don't think that's to say that the environment here is more relaxed. I think it's rather that, when you look around, everybody is laughing, everybody on the field is having a great time.
"I think in Japan, you know, there's a little bit more tension."
Okajima: "In Japan, even during the exhibition games, there's great expectations, and you have to do well and perform well and leave a good result. I think that helps create the tension during the exhibition season."
Q: What will the feeling be like on Opening Day in Kansas City?
Matsuzaka: "I think I get more nervous watching others play than actually being in the game myself. So on April 2, in our first regular-season game, I'll be watching with a high level of nervousness and excitement. I think, the first game that I'm actually starting, I'll probably be feeling a little more relaxed on that day."
Okajima: "I think I'm the opposite of Daisuke. I get nervous in the game in which I'm actually throwing. For me, I think, the first time I'm asked to take the ball, that's when I'm going to feel the most nervousness. For me, getting over that first game will be the big step. Once I get over that, I think I'll be a little more at ease.
"When the season opens, and I'm standing there on a Major League playing field, I think the thought to myself is going to be, 'Oh my God, do I really deserve to be here?' But that being said, I think it's such a special moment that it's something I'd like to cherish and respect as a great moment in my life."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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More than 300 BP oil refinery workers were evacuated from the plant following a toxic leak from a sewage tank, it has emerged.
The contractors have refused to return to work until BP bosses have given them safety assurances about the Grangemouth refinery in Stirlingshire.
The workers were cleared from a construction site after the leak was detected on Monday morning.
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The spokesman said an operational health team has offered the workers further assurances but stressed that if anyone does feel unwell they should visit the site medical centre.
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text: Juba - Semi-autonomous south Sudan, wracked by inter-tribal fighting and hunger, will face a worsening humanitarian situation this year, a Norwegian aid agency report said on Thursday.After many delays, Sudan will hold its first multi-party elections in 24 years in April, a key element of a 2005 peace deal that ended more than 20 years of conflict between north and south.But on January 9, 2011, only months after the polls, the south is due to hold a referendum on independence which most analysts believe will create a new African state.The Norwegian Refugee Council said the international community must ensure the north-south peace deal is successfully implemented, but must also help strengthen the struggling south Sudan government to avoid more bloodshed if the south becomes independent."Displacement and humanitarian needs will continue to increase dramatically in 2010 due to intra-southern conflicts," the report said."Emergency response capacities must be immediately boosted both where intra-southern conflicts are combined with deteriorating food security as well as in areas historically most vulnerable to renewed north-south fighting," it said.Causes of conflict Progress in implementing the 2005 accord has been slow; the north has been accused of lacking political will to implement its provisions, while the south lacks the capacity to do so.The lack of agreement on key issues including the long-delayed demarcation of the north-south border and how oil revenues will be shared after the referendum could lead to a renewal of armed conflict, the report said.The Refugee Council said that as well as trying to help north and south Sudan overcome obstacles to the peace deal, the international community should tackle separate south-south tribal conflict."Failing to address intra-south causes of conflict would render a successful CPA (peace deal) process largely meaningless with regard to the current humanitarian situation in the south," the report said.Analysts say that as many as 2 500 people died last year in fighting in the south between pastoralists of different ethnic groups, whose historical rivalry has been exacerbated by the war that led many of the south's communities to take up arms.Peace and economic development While some 187 000 people were displaced in 2008, more than 390 000 people fled their homes last year, mostly because of the inter-tribal fighting heightened by food shortages and the political neglect of minority ethnic groups, the report said.It urged donors to help strengthen the semi-autonomous government of south Sudan, whose inability to resolve conflicts between ethnic groups played a significant role in last year's fighting.The NRC said 80% of the south's health and education services were provided by international aid agencies, which was unsustainable. The government's weakness could increase tensions in the unstable region, it added."There are concerns that the lack of a common enemy among southern groups could further destabilise south Sudan in a post-referendum/independence future," it said.Some 2 million people died and 4 million were displaced by the north-south war, one of Africa's worst. Peace between the north and south is seen as crucial to peace and economic development in east Africa.


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A long tradition in economics assumes that any potential gains from trade will be exploited. This emphasis on efficiency clashes with the possibility that hard bargaining over the division of the surplus may cause some potential deals to be lost. The authors examine an Outside Option Game designed to study the tension between maximizing the size of the surplus and bargaining over the division of this surplus among those who contributed to its creation. An experimental study confirms that subjects often fail to achieve efficient outcomes. A theoretical model accounts for this behavior in terms of an equilibrium achieved in an imperfect world. Coauthors are Chris Proulx, Larry Samuelson, and Joe Swierzbinski.
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to tho requirements of Cash Payments.
(I^* Ali communications intended
for this column should be addressed
to S. P. Stribliutr, School Commis
sioner, Walhalla, S. C.
Wily should teachers examine their
pupils? Beoauso it is necessary to test
tile capacity of the pupils, and it is
just to;tho pupils, thc teacher and thc
patrons. If children were mero re
ceptacles of various sizes, capable of
growth and contraction, teachers
would examine them occasionally lo
find out how. much each would bold,
and then compare his several ca
pacities with previous tests. This
would bc a very simule operation
and exceedingly satisfactory. Teach
ers should examine for the same
purpose. Examinations often stimu
lates tlic indolent, careless pupil by
contrasting his standpoint with thal
of Ids fellow student, who has been
diligent in prosecuting his studies.
Tins composition, exhibits hisdefcets
in sud) unmistakable terms that ho
is lcd to relied upon the amount of
attention and study btv has bestowed
upon his duties, both moral and in
There arc some people whom
nothing can reach but a syllogism.
How will the following series do?
If they aro not made to stand, what
better fun. than to knock them all
doty ll like a row of bricks?
I. Thc schools arc maintained for
tho promotion of the best interest of
tim State. Tho best interest ol' the
State chiclly consists in honesty,
intelligence and industry in its citi
zens. Ergo: Thc schools arc main
tained chiefly for thc promotion of
honesty, intelligence and industry.
'2. Thc schools are chiefly for tho
promotion of honesty, intelligence
and industry. Honesty, intelligence
and industry aro internal growths,
not external applications. Ergo:
The schools are childly for thc pro
motion of three forms of internal
3, The schools arc childly for tho
promotion of three forms of inter
nal growth. All stich growth con
sists in development. Ergo: Thc
work of thc schools is chiclly a work
of development.
4. Thc work of tho schools is
chiclly a work of development. All
works of development depend chief
ly upon thc vigor and direction of
their first stages. Ergo: The chief
work of the schools depends ch ie Hy
upon thc vigor and direction of its
ti rsl stages.
f). Thc chief work of the schools
depends childly on the vigor and di
rection of its lirst stages. The first
stages of school work are conducted
by primary teachers. Ergo: Thc
chief work of the schools depends
chiclly on that part which is demo by
primary teachers.
(5. Primary teachers do that part
of a work of development upon
which thc whole chiclly depends.
In all works of development the part
upon which tin; whole chiclly de
pends requires tho greatest skill and
carries thc heaviest responsibility.
Ergo: Thc work of primary teach
ers requires the greatest, skill and
carries tho heaviest responsibility.
7. Primary teachers ?lo thc work
which requires the greatest skill and
carries tho heaviest, responsibility.
Those who do such work should re
ceive thc highest salaries, Ergo:
Primary teachers should receive the
highest salaries.
8. Primary teachers should re
ceives tho highest salaries. Primary
teachers do not receive tho highest
salaries. Kryo: Some!bing's wrong.
Hoinco Was a True Hero.
A largo crowd of people attracted
my attention at G o'clock this even
ing on Main street. On going clo
ser I noticed that a number of men
and women were surrounding a dog,
which each and every one of tho
crowd was anxious to lavish with at
tention and endearing terms more
appropriately bestowed upon a fa
vorite child than upon an animal.
"Conni herc, Konioe, my noble obi
dog!" said one woman.
"Give ino a kiss: there is a dear."
"Ah, Romeo," said another, "it
was a pity Johnstown bad not more
such noble creatures as you are, and
there would not be so many people
dead here now."
Thc ?log, a beautiful waler span
iel, whoso fur was clipped so as to
give liim thc appearance of il minia
ture lion, stood as quiet and digni
fied among thc people as if he un
derstood each word addressed to
him, taking J.he evidence of appro
WASHINGTON, April21.-War be
tween tho United State? and Spain
is a fact, though not yet officially de
clared BO by Congress.
Tho BtiiTittg events ol' yesterday
were succeeded to day with rapidity
by others of equal importance, cul
minating in tho afternoon in orders
for tho departure of tho North At
lantic Squadron for 1 lavinia. This
practically is an act of war, so that
tho war botween this country and
Spain may fairly bo said to dale
to-day, April 21, 1898.
'Two minutes after tho opening of
tho Stale Department this morning
word came from Minister Woodford
that the Spanish go ver ninon t having
anticipated and prevented his inten
tion to present the President's uki
v malani, lie had asked for his pass
ports. Tlie administration, in a pub
lie statement, announced that it re
garded tho action of tho Spanish
government as rendering unnecessary
further diplomatic, action on tho part
of the United States, and further
slated that it regarded the course
adopted by Spain as one placing
upon tho country tho responsibility
for a breech of friendly relations.
Mr. Woodford^ telegram resulted
in thc calling of a special Cabinet
meeting, to arrange and outline a
plan of campaign, or rather to deter
mine how to begin the execution of
thc plan of campaign already pre
pared by tho .strategic board of the
anny and navy departments. Thc
immediate result was the order foi
the North Atlantic squadron to begin
the blockade of Havanna. How
much further than this thu Cabinet
progressed in its deliberations it it
not possible to say, for tho ohviotlf
reason that tho time has now oonu
when thc interests of tho government
require that thc movements of ship}
ami troops should ho guarded will
thc greatest care from undue pub
hoity, in order to prevent tho enemj
from taking advantage of tho infor
Tho North Atlantic squadron
under Capt. Sampson, makes a spion
did array of line vessels, comprising
battleships such as tho Iowa and lu
diana; monitors, like tho Puritan
Tenor and Amphithr'ttc; armorel
cruisers, like thc New York, flagship
protected cruisers, such ?is the Chi
cinnali, Marblchead ?uni Montgoni
cry; gunboats, like the Vicksburg
Wilmington and Annapolis; regula
torpedo boals, as the Kricson, dish
ing, Winslow and tho like, not I
speak of the largo number of fas
yachts and other vessels that hav
been added to the Heel by purchase
This force is quite competent, t
blockado all thc ports in Cuba, or a
least all tho ports connecting by ru
with Hilvana, and so likely to I)
used Lo supply that plac??, in thc oven
Siege, with food and munition
r. This statement is to b
with tho understanding that i
lot cont?mplate thc coming t
i waters of thc Spanish lice
ich cast; tho probable polio
boto abandon thc blocknd
mdcavor to force tho Spanis
o battle,
lister Woodford's action du ri n
iy, as reported to tho State Di
ont, in a late telegram, indicate
0 was following a carefully pr<
?i program. A significant louttit
His message was thc Htatcmor
mfr tho Spanish government notifie
??ihnl il regarded the. withdraw;
Minister Polo yesterday ?is lorin
fig lim diplomatic negotiation
raving that it was not disponed t
Ira'pi the expressed intention of ot
HK'rnmciil to (umt inn? Minist?
lidford as a medium of commun
|l||on until Saturday nom:. M
Hod ford also announced that I
Einstructed Consul (?enera' l?owt
Hllarcelona to cause all Anterior
Hods in Spain to immediately will
Hw from the country, l ie furth
Hil ed that lie lind informed (1
inish government, after asking f
||jvansporttt, that lu; hail placed tl
?Pific.an legation in Madrid, ?it
Hcri<-?iu interests in Spain gen
Hnr, in tint hands of lin; llritish ci
fflHniy. Thc embassador, Itighl Ho
ggjleiuy Drummond Wolli, is m
Hnesent in Madrid, so Amcric
SS'csts will lie confided to tl
vdi.sli charge, Sir Cronje C.
Hihain, Baronet,
?MfificKo nit intents ami pm JIO.M-?
Hves tho State Department fr<
Nier negotiations as to Cuba,
BBBBaMP0 reisling to privateering, m
Mw ty observances and the like.
?BL found necessary to frame
BK; to the powers of thc intent!
Huir government to establish
Kudo of Havana-a notifient!
HHHRired by international law.
Tho Navy Department to-day,
? aside from giving orders to thc
squadron, continued tho work of
adding to tho navy und purchasing
another Bhip at Norfolk ns au aux?
i limy craft and some small yachts.
The new? of the actual beginning of
war was received with gravity at tho
Department, and there woro many
speculations as to tho destination of
the Spanish squadron. Ono sugges
tion was that they woidd try to cut
off the line battleship Oregon, now
on its way from the Pacific coast
around to join Capt. Sampson's com
mand. There is alao some fear that
the Oregon may bo taken at an un
fair advantage, without knowledge
of the existence of war, by tho Span
ish torpedo destroyer Tommerire,
which is now lying at Buenos Ayres.
Possibly, with a view to avoiding a
conflict in thc Straits of Magellan,
where she would be at a disadvant
age, the Oregon hus been ordered to
go around Capo Horn.
The little Bancroft, now at. Boston,
hus been placed under command of
Capt. (Mover, who will meet thc
ship at Norfolk within a few days
and take it to Key West.
In the war department orders Hew
to and fro relative to the concentra
tion o? troups in tho South, and Score
tary Alger was several times in con
sultation with the President, result
ing in the determination to call foi
100,0(11) volunteers us soon as Con
gress passes the necessary legisla
A change in thc composition ol
the cal ?i not, ?en ti rel y unexpected, com
ploted the list of important events ol
the day.
At about I: lf> o'clock this after
noon the President, had a brief con
fcrcncc with the Attorney Gonernl
Secretary Long and Assistant Sec
retaries 1 )ay and Ailee. Telegram!
were received, and others presumably
sent, but their purport was not dis
closed. At 5:15 t'ne President joinc<
Secretary Long in a short walk.
h'or several days, and especially to
day, the Secretary of the Trensur;
bas received a large number of tele
grams from collectors of customs a
ports on the Atlantic and Gulf constf
stating that ships were being lade;
for Cuban port;1.. Largo shipment
of mules were being made fron
Southern port.-, and beef and con
from those further North. Th
question as to whether these vessel
should be permitted to sail was ri
ferred to Attorney General, and hi
opinion was that pending the passag
ol' the hill prohibiting nil exportation
ol' articles ol" this chnruntei' this go\
eminent should not interfere.
Hired Webster for n Week.
Ol' course Webster was in doman
hy those who could alford to pay fi
his services. A sharp Nnnlucki
man is said to have got the better <
tho groat defender of tho Constiti
lion in nn amusing way, howovc
Ile had a small ease which was to 1
tried in Nantucket one week in Jun
ami lu; posted lo Webster's ellice i
great haste. It was a contest with
neighbor over a matter of consider
hie local interest, and his pride as
litigant, was at slake. He told We!
sler the particulars, and asked wb
he would charge to conduct the eas
"Why," said Webster, "you cai:
afford to hire me. I should have
stay down there the whole week, ai
my ;-. would lu; more than the who
case is worth. I couldn't go dow
lhere for less than $1,000. I eon
try every case on the docket as wt
as one and it wouldn't cost any moi
for one casi; wouldn't take all n
time for tho en tiro week, anyway."
?All right, Mr. Webster," quick
responded tho Nantuckctor. "Hen
your fr 1,000. Voit como down, ai
I'll lix it so you can try every casi
Webster was so much amused ev
this proposition that he kept I
word, ile spent thc on tiro week
Nantucket, and appeared on one si
or the other in every case that cai
up for hearing. The shrewd Nu
luckcter hired Daniel out to all I
friends who were in litigation, a
received in return about $1,500,
that ho got Webster's service I
nothing, and made a good profit
If that man was alive in thesodf
of trusts and syndicates he wot
probably ho at tho head of a le?
trust, controlling tho services of
the lng lawyers of tho country.
Itiicklon'a Arnica Salvo.
The heat salvo lu tho world for ci
bruises, (torso, ulcers, salt rheum, fe
sores, letter, chapped hands, ehilhla
corns and all skin copiions, and p
lively cures piles, or no pay required,
is guaranteed to give porfoot satisfaot
or money refunded. Price 25 couts
box. For salo by I). H. Darby, Wallm
W. .1. Lunnoy, Seneca, and IL H. 'J
merman, WostmhiiBtor.
? ?
Hov. B. 1*. Reid, Chairman of tho
Committee on [lome Missions, was
assigned un evening during tho
mooting of Presbytery, nt Krrl< y, for
tiie purpose of hearing roports from
Edgolield, Pickons und other points
on tho subject of homo Missions.
Slov. C?. Ci. Mayes rend e. long report
on tho prospects of the church in
I.i 1 ..I? 1.1 fill._ *??-??..*????*<, ...... t??\t
?iugeitoiUa i nose prospects arc nos
very encouraging, although Mr.
Mayen described the held most cheer
IShlor Julius E. Hoggs reviewed
the held in Piokons. His treatment
was heroic. Ho impressed tho sen
tentious snitonoo of Cato in refer
ence to Cartilage, "Carthago delonda
est," upon h?B homers. Pick
ens must be mustered into the ranke,
of Presbyterianism.
We happen to know something
about the people of Pickons, espe
cially from Eas ta too to Oolonoy.
Our frionds, the Baptists, arc very
much in ovidonco in that section,
with just onough Methodists and
Presbyterians to pi ove thc fact.
Thoro arc four Presbyterian churches
in Picken?.
Mr. Poid called for a report from
Oconcc, but there was no response.
Wo will supplement that call now as
best wo can.
Unlike Edgeficld and Pickons,
Oconcc is the home of Presbyterian
ism in tho up-country.
The celebration of the centennial
of the Stone church occurred several
years ago. Anterior to that time
services of the church were held in a
wooden building at tho same place.
This church was known, in the early
history of the same, an Hopewell
Keowce. Years afterward a Presby
terian church was erected at Pendle
ton, two or three miles from thc
Stone church. It was known from
its inception as Ilopowoll-Pondlcton.
From that time the mother church
was known as tho "Old Stone
Church," leaving it without a regular
pastor, and the building to he occu
pied by all denominations at their
(Jen. Andrew I Mckeon, who resided
at tho Hopewell plantation, nearby,
tho 1 tooses, with others, were instru
mental in erecting Hopowcll-Koowco
and organizing the church. Kev.
Mr. Heese was tho first pastor, and
was also the first to bo laid to rest in
tho cemetery at that place, He was
also tlie li rsl pastor at Carmel. Sub
sequently, Cen. Pickons parted with
bin valuable homestead, removed lo
Tamas8co, where ho erected a two
story residence, largo for that period,
and unique in design. The rooms
in tho dwelling were painted in dif
ferent colors. This splendid planta
tion passed into thc possession of
Col. .1. Overton Lewis. Ile .sold it
to Hon. ?Clam Sharpe, the first State
Senator from Pickons District, and
a devoted Presbyterian. Ho after
wards became a Presbyterian
preacher in Texan. The place passed
into thc possession of Christopher
Jones, Ifisq., whose family resido
thoro now. (len. Picken? was a na
tive of Pennsylvania, of Scotch-Irish
stock ; a gallant soldier in thc Revo
lutionary War, and a Presbyterian
of thc "blue stocking" faith. I Ie was a
patriot and a leader of men in war
ami in peace. His remains and those
of his family rest in tho cemetery at
tho "Old Stone Church." His son,
Andrew, who distinguished himself
in tho war of 181 ti, was elected (lov
crnor of South Carolina. His grand
son, Hon. E. \V. Pickens, was Min
ister to Kassia, and also Governor ol'
the State in 1800.
(ion. l'ickens, after his removal to
Tamassce, with others, were also in
strumental in thc erection and organ
ization of the Presbyterian church at
K?thel, tho oldest church of thc de
nomination in Oconcc.
Kev. William McWborter, hom
on thc east prong A (Juno creek, in a
few miles of Walhalla, was educated
for the ministry, and spent a long
lifo in advancing tho cause of tho
church in Oconcc. Only a short
time ago his widow, aged nearly ono
hundred years, followed ??er husband
into th(! lund beyond the river.
Judge. J. J. Norton was a devoted
member of the church, and was made
a Kiding Kider in his early manhood.
He continued his devotion on al! oc
casions during a long life.
The church at, Retreat, thu next
oldest Presbyterian . church, was
erected principally by tho effort? of
.lohn Vernor, a Revolutionary sol
dier of distinction. His wife wau a
fine typo of tho Christian .mother,
und generations of line Presbyterian
stock havo walked faithfully in her
There uro cloven Presbyterian
churches in Ooonce, including tho
"Old Stone Church," and aro named
na follows : Bethel, Retreat, Old
Piokens, Tugaloo, Walhalls, Seneca,
Westminster, Ebenezer, Fairview,
and Fort Hill.
Tho last named is a new ohiiroh,
located between Clemson College
and Calhoun, and was mado possible
by tho earnest labors of Kev.
J. A. Wilson and Kev. 1$. P.
Reid? Mr. Heid has been especially
earnest and urgent in his efforts to
lay tho foundation of tho church
bread and deep. Ho is also tho pre
sent pastor.
Tho Presbyterians, when they
chango their domioii, not only carry
their family, but their religion with
them. Two members of thc Pres
bytery, Biders Sheldon and Cross,
were present at the session-tho for
mer from Laurens and the latloi
from Charleston.
Kev. Hugh ?Strong was a profcssoi
in Adgor College. Ho was a native
of Chester county, in all the rola
tiona of life-aa a minister, as ?
teacher, as a citizen-bowns withou
spot or blemish. Ho devoted Iiis lif<
principally to tho spread of tho Oos
pel, elton under adverse ci rou in
stances, and went hence in thc mids
of his usefulness.
Andrew Picken s Nicholson, ?
native of Oconcc, devoted his lifi
unselfishly to the ministry. Ile wa
educated for thia high position b;
liboral friends, and commenced hi
life work with the brightest proapectf
He died in early manhood.
Hov. J. O. Lindsay, I). I)., of Du
West, was in our hounds for severn
years before the war, and supplie
some of our churches.
Yea, Oconee is the home of Pref
bytcrinuism in thc up-country. Th
progress of the church may aeon
slow, but the occurrence ia rare who
one of the flock falls behind. Ed?
cation, liberality in sentiment an
discipline, are some of the atayin
traita in tho character of tho Presbj
terians. Wc have mentioned th
names of a few prominent mombei
who have gone before. There ai
many hundreds of the rank and (iii
who aro as useful and devoted na tli
moat distinguished amongst us.
Fasley is about one mile froi
Pickensvillc, tho county seat (
Washington county, which include
tho territory in Pendleton an
Oreen villi; Districts. Judge Pondi
ton, formerly from Virginia, bel
court at Pickensvillo and afto
wards nt Pendleton, when Was]
ington was divided by act of tl
Legislature. The spot ir still point?
out where the jail stood at Picken
ville. A la i^e rock was the found
lion, and in it is au indenture mai
perhaps by nature. It is relnti
that the prisoners in the jail utili/.(
this spot by making a lire in il, 1
which limo waa made to pass mo
pleasantly with some lire and mo
ICasley is built on tho old Picket
ville camp-ground. Tho dwelling
Kev. Gideon lillie one of tho Motli
dist preacher.' of many years ai
stood near win.re H>W stands t
handsome rcsidonce of Mr. Wm.
Mnuldin, one of tho best fanners
tho country. Twenty live ye.'
have made n great change in the f:
of the country. T,
Two Millions a Yonr*
When people buy, try and buy agah
means they're satisfied. The people
tho United States are now buying Can
rets Candy Cathartic at tho rate of I
million boxes a year and it will he th
million before New Vear's. ll mc
merit proved that ('aseareisaro the m
delightful bowel regulator forovorybi
tho year round. All druggists, li
2"?o., 50c. a box. Curo guaranteed.
"I nm descended from one of I
beat families in tho city," ns
young man who had been kiel
down stairs by ber father roma ri
upon reaching tho landing.
Mr. A. (!. Thomas, of Marysvi
Texas, has found a more valuable
covory than has yet boon made in
Klondike. For y oars bo suffered uni
agony from consumption, accompai
by hemorrhages, and waa absolu
cured by Dr. King's Now Discovery
consumption, coughs and colds. Ile
(dares that gold Is of little value in c
parham with this marvelous euro: wi
have it even if it cost, a hundred (lol
a hollie. Asthma, bronchitis and
throat, ami ?ung affections ?no post tl
(aired hy Dr. King's New Discovery
consumption. Trial bottles freo at .1
Dell's, Walhalla, W. .1. Lunnoy'rt, Son
and ll. D, Zimmerman's, Wostmim
drug ?.tores. Regular size no cents
$1.00. Guaranteed to cure or price
The total number of oflicohol
in the Civil Service of tho count]
178,717. The aggie..ate sah
amount to $00,689,027. Tim cl
lied Hst, of Officeholders mun
87,108, leaving in thu unelass
list 91,000, of which number a
00,000 are fourth-clasfi postuma
Historical Sketch of Hot rout Presby
terian Church.
Tradition Hayn that in tho yoar
1801 Kev. Aiulrow Brown, a Presby
terian minister, did thc first mission
ary work in this county and preached
in a log houso near Mrs. Ward's, on
tho road lending from Westminster
to Oak way. Tho houso was forcibly
(aWen possession of by ono who was
banished from his homo, and sorviccs
wore hold in private houses until ono
.lohn Oliver Oreen donated BOVOII
acres of land for a Presbyterian
church, ou tho site whoro tho old
Westminster Baptist church now
stands. A houso was built and was
supplied for some timo by Mr. Brown.
Mr. - Kussel and Mr. William
I Mckeon, tho father of Androw, David
and Simpson Dickson, sorved as
elders and kept the organization alive.
John Vernor, the forefather of tho
Vernor family, John Fcrgerson and
Asa Smithson, tho father of David
Smithson, were members.
In 1884 Dr. Howe, in his "History
of Presbyterianism in South Caro
lina," says: "The Westminster Pres
byterian church was organized by
tho Kev. Benjamin D. Duproo, with
twenty members. It was supplied
consecutively by him until 1839.
His wisdom and executive ability,
undi'!' Divine grace, were blessed
with nn increase of membership to
forty-four. But, dissensions arising
within, and on account of its eloso
proximity to Richland church, its
name was dropped from thc roll of
tho South Carolina Presbytery. In
18-11 the majority of ?ls members
united, by common consent, with
Richland church, which was also
organized hy Mr. Duprcc and was
the mother church of Retreat
On April 8th, 1851, tho following
members, mostly from Richland
church, were organized into Retreat
church hy thc Rev. William Mo
Whorter, to-wit: John Vernor and
wife, Mrs. Rebecca Vernor ; Simpson
Dickson and wife, Mrs. Sabret Dick
son ; Mrs. Violet Smithson, Miss
Margaret Fullerton, Mrs. Sarah
Towers, Mrs. Kitrel Fee, Miss Louisa
Fullerton, Samuel J. Vernor and
wife, Mrs. Malinda Vernor ; Joseph
R. Shelor and wife, Mrs. Rebecca
Sb 'ir; James Brownlee midwife,
Lemuel II. Vernor, Miss Ilepsy Ter
rell, Mrs. Mary Heldin and Mrs.
Fmily C. S. Vcrncr. Simpson Dick
son was re-elected an elder, and
Lemuel H. Vernor was also elected an
e lder. Samuel J. Vcrncr was elected a
deacon. The above named consti
tuted the organization of the church.
The house in which -vo now worship
was built in the summer of 1855.
Messrs. William and Thomas Bibb
wcro thc architects, and Elder
Ebenezer P. Vcrncr was chairman
I of tho building committee.
The original record hook having
been lost, wo have no authentic rec
ord until the fall of 185G, when thc
Kev. William P. Grady, of the
Charleston Presbytery, served the
church as supply until tho fall of
18(10. Ho was followed by the Rev.
William MoWhorter, who labored
zeuhusty until 1808, when Rev. J. O.
Lindsey, D. I)., of the Associato Re
formed church, supplied the church
for one year. Dr. McNeil Turner
labored with us for about ene year,
and was followed in turn by the Rev.
F.zekiol F. Hyde, who remained with
us till tho fall of 1878. Fioin that
time till the 1st of April, 1878, Rev.
William MeWhorter supplied the
church, lip to this time tho records
are very meagre and silent on many
points of interest. On tho lirst of
April, 1878, Rev. Hugh Streng, as
sisted by Kev. John R. Riley, D. D.J
supplied tho church and labored with
no until tho 20th of March. 188f),
when thc fernior was summoned to
worship with his fathers.
During tho summer of 1885, Mr.
William G. McDonald, student of
the Presbytery of ICaatorn Texas,
supplied tho church. On tho 0th of
Septembor, 1885, a call was made
for tho pastoral services of Rev.
Robt. McKenzie Kilpatrick, of North
Alabama Presbytery, which was
accepted. He was installed .'rn tho
lirst parlor of tho church on tho 29th
of May, !8?;(>. His pastorate was
terminated by his death on the 0th
of August, ?888. From that timo
regular services were held by tho
ciders, until M..y, 1880, wo obtained
the services of Mr. W. O. Oroco, a
theological student, for tho sumraor
months. In 1800 Licentiate I. E.
Malone, of thc Mcoklonburg Presby
tery, supt?.?cd tho church until the
lirst of November, when Kev. I. L.
Cook, cvangolist *. * tho South Caro
linn Presbytery, labored with us
until tho 1st of February, 1891. On
tho 1st of Juno following wo scoured
tho Borviccs of Licentiate W. D.
Ur?mien, of Enorco Presbytory. On
tho 17th of May, 181)2, Licontiato
Nowton Smith, of Kooroo Pro?by
tory, served tho ohurch one yoar as
supply. Or. tho 510th of April, 1893,
ho was installed as pastor, and con
tinued in that capacity until tho 2d
of February, 189G, when tho pastoral
relation was Bcvcred and ho removed
to North Alabama Presbytery.
On May 1-, 1890, tho church
secured tho services of Hov. "illian>
T. Matthows as stated supply. Ile
continues with us till this day.
At tho organization of thc church,
wc stated above, there were only two
ciders, but at thc first record meet
ing of thc Session wo find prcsont
Elders Lemuel II. Vernor, Simpson
Dickson, William Stcolo and Patrick
J. Miller, all of whom have passed
to their reward, except our aged and
voncrable brother, Lemuel II. Ver
In August, 1866, Ebenezer P. Ver
nor was elected, ordained and in
stalled an elder. From reliable
sources wc learn that L. D. Holding
and Brutton Dickson wcro elected
and served as deacons in tho begin
ning of thc :;i*ct:e.H, and wove both
dismissed by hitter and became act
ive ciders in their respective
churches. Deacon Samuel J. Vor
ncr fell asleep in 1804. In 187C
Miders William Steele and Patriot
J . Miller were regularly dismissed bj
letter, and David 15. Smithson wai
elected and duly ordained and in
stalled as an cider, and Sloan Dick
son as deacon. In June, 187f>, Sam
ucl II. Johns and B. II. Cross wen
duly elected ciders and William II
.Sheldon as a deacon. Tn May, j: ' J
Elder Simpson Dickson passed V.
his reward. On tho 1st of Juin
John W. Shclor was elected, or
dained and installed as cider, am
William li. Veiner and Clifton ll
Miller as deacons. Kider IL ll
Cross and Sloan Dickson wore dis
missed by letter to Westininste
church and united with the origina
founders of that church. Thc boan
of elders remained unbroken un ti
tho 29th of Juno, 1801, when Ebon
ozcr P. Vernor WPH called home.
On tho 21st of April, 1895, Deaco
William II. Sheldon was elected t
tho eldership, and, with Snmut
Hunter and .fames Wyly, were dui
ordained and installed as elders. A
tho same time James Dickson, 1
Payson Vernor and diaries 1
Blnkcly were elected and duly ii
stalled ?is deacons.
On tho 2d day of February, 1891
Elder David E. Smithson fell aslee
in Jesus. It i:: recorded of him tlii
he never missed a meeting of th
Session for twenty-five years;
In November, 189(5, Eldor Samu
??. J ohns was dismissed to Wcstmii
Btor church, leaving thc followir
Hoard of Elders: Lemuel II. Verne
John W. Shclor, William II. She
don, Samuel Hunter and Jam
Wyly, with Clifton MMlcr, 1). Paysc
Vernor, James Dickson and Charl
Blakely as deacons. Tho total mei
bership to-day is'fifty-four.
Approved by Session, April ?1
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Minister-So you go to mhool,
you, Bobby? Bobby Yes,
Minister -Let me hear yon spell
ten. Bobby -I'm getting too bi
boy to spell kitten, sir. Try mc
It is to bo feared that too man
the people who worship in some
our costly churches have forgo
that ^^ ,ftt WftS '>0m m a fl^a^c'
ID WORDS OF THE m.
Wo aro sorry to know that Col. TX.
A, Thompson, who has hoon connoo
tod with thc press for forty-five y oar?,
has rotirod, having ?old his inl.orost
in tho Kcowco Courier to Messrs. J.
j A. Stock and J W.. Sholor. Wo
think that the departure of ono who
has boon in the editorial ranks for so
many yonrs dcBorves moro than a
mero passing mention. Wo do not
know Col. Thompson personally, hut
wo know him from tho reputation
which he has made, and wo aro pre
pared to say thal his record is a good
one. Wo are sure of one thing, and
that in, there if not a bettor county
paper in tho S Le than thc Courier.
For years ho has toiled to advance
not hi? own interests, hv.L thc interests
of the people whom bc represented,
and in doing HO ho has built up the
Courier to its present high standard,
Wo regret to sec him lay asido thc
pen, which is mightier than tho sword,
and wo hope that while bc will is not
connected with thc press ho not
cease to uso it when tho occasion de
mands it. We suppose that ho is one
of tho oldest, if not the oldest editor
in the State. May time deal gently
with him in tho years to come, and
when the toils and ?S'.*?fps of this life
are ended, may ho find tho blos'aoc
land of sweet repose.
Our good friend and brother, .1. \V
Shclor, appeared for the first time las
week us editor and proprietor of e
newspaper, having bought an inter?s
in the Kcoweo Courier, of Walhalla
S. C. Ile with Mr. H. T. Jaynes ar?
tho editors of tho Courier. We ari
glad for many reasons that he ha
mounted thc tripod, among somo o
them is tho fact that ho is a high
toned, honorable, Christian gentle
man, and we are sure that thc journ
alistio field affords a wide opening fo
such men.
Mr. Shelor is well known to th
people of Oeonco county, where h
was born, and where he spent th
most of his life. He graduated ii
Adger College in 1878, and studio
law under Judge J. J. Norton, ll
has been for some time associated i
thc profession with Mr. H.T. Jayne
and possibly no law firm in uppi
South Carolina has a more enviabl
reputation. We shall bc disappoii
ted if tho Courier does not surpass i
tho future its already high standar?
We feel sure that Jayncs & Sheh
will give it all of thc snap and fore
necessary to make it a paper of gres
Avorth-.Greenwood Journal.
Col. Robt. A. Thompson, who
thc oldest living editor in tho Stat
having been connected with the Kc
wee Courier for nearly fifty years, h
retired from journalism.-Sahu
Mr. Hobt. A. Thompson has so
out his interest in tho Keowco Co
ricr, published at Walhalla, S. <
and two now men are added to t
editorial staff of that handsome ni
interesting journal. Thc editors m
arc Jayncs, Shclor, Smith, and Stet
J. W. Shelor and J. A. Stock arc t
now acquisitions. Tho Courier
ono of the ablest edited and neat*
printed papers that como to our (
change table, and is in its '19th ye
Wc wish thc now combination abm
ant success.-Franklin (N. C.) I'rc
Col. Robt. A. Thompson, who 1
been editor of tho Keowco Corni
(Walhalla, S. C.,) for forty-fiveyor
retired from editorial control of tl
popular journal. Ho has sold his
terest in tho paper to JYlcssrs. J.
Shelor and J. A. Steck. Col.Thor
son is not a colonel hy courtesy, 1
in fact, having hoon for a time C<
nel of the 2d S. C. Rifles, and wti
gallant soldier in tho war between
States-Hartwell (Ca.) Sun.
Col. Robert A. Thompson has
tired from the editorship of '
Keowco Courier after nearly I
years of active service. He has m
I an honored record and has cxci
an infiunoo for good in his corni
nity ami thc State during all
year? he has been connected with
press.-Sumter Watchman
Thc Kcov/cc Courier, publish*
Walhalla, has changed hands,
now under thc management of Mci
Jayncs, Shelor, Smith ?fe Steck,
R. A. Thompson having sold
interest to thc above firm.
Thompson has been connected 1
tho Courier for thc tlast forty
years, and as a journalist ho is wi
known, and his many newsp
friends will ho sorry to hear of
retirement from tho tripod,
wish thc Courier and its new pro]
tor? much success.-Pickcns I'co
Royal makes tho food puro,
wholesome and ?!ellciou?> j
Absolutory Puro
i ^
Col. Robert A. Thompson, for
forty-five years ono of tho proprietors
and managers of tho Keowco Courier,
has retired from tho business. J?O
has been ono of tho most conservativo
editors in tho Stale, and has dealt
kindly and fairly with all of Iiis con
j temporaries - never arrogant and
presumptuous, and always maintain,
ing the highest standard of a gentle
man in and out of Ins newspaper.
His retirement is a decided loss to
tho press of thc State.-Greenville
fi oui the Keowco Courier nt Wal
halla, having sold bis interest. Mewwifc
?Jaynes, Shilor, Smith & Steck oom
pose thc now firm that will continuo
thc publication of tho Courier, and it
is safe to say that they will continuo
to kee]) it up to its former high stan
dard. Col. Thompson is ono of tho
oldest journalists in tho State. In
1842 ho entered the old Pendleton
Messenger- office, where he served his
apprenticeship as a printer. Seven
yours later he became one of tho pub
lishers of thc Mcssengor. In 1853
ho removed to Cid Piekens and
assumed editorial charge of the Cou
rier, which was removed to Walhalla
in 1808. For more than half a cen
tury ho has been continuously in
journal ism, and lins made an enviable
record. May Heaven's richest bless
ings continue to attend him through
his declining years. To the gentle
men composing thc new ?firm wo
extend tho right hand of fellowship,
and wish thc Courier continued suc
cess.-Anderson I ntelligoncer.
Tho last issue of the Keowco Cou
rier announces tho retirement of Col.
If. A. Thompson from the editorial
control of that excellent papor and
the appearance of Messrs. J. W. She
lor and J. A. Sleek, to whom ho lias
sold his interest. -Wc regret to part
with Col. Thomps :i. Por forty-fivo'
yoars he has made tho Courier an
influence for good in his county, and
during all those years, and longer,
wo havu known and admired him
personally. Our acquaintance began
away back in tho fifties, when ho
worked here on thc Southern Rights
I Advocate and we were tho printer's
devil tn tho Gazette oflice. Ho has
been a true, good man, throwing his
influence on thc side of tho right,
and was n bravo and gallant soldier
of thc "Lost Cause." Wc aro sorry
to pari with him, and wish him pOP.oO,
plenty and contentment in his retire
ment.-Anderson People's Advocate.
Col. Robert A. Thompson bas re
tired from tho management of tire
Keowco Courier, Walhalla, after an
activo connection of nearly fifty
years. Ile became editor of tho
Courier when it was published at
Old Picketts and has been at tho
hoad during tho whole time since.
Ile has been on guard during nidifi
cation, war, reconstruction, redemp
tion and revolution and lias largely
contributed tito making of tho up
country. Hois in years and longtli
of service tho oldest newspaper man
in Ino Billie, lim in au ?di?ir??i?
record and tho approbation and good
wishes of thousands follow him ir
bis retirement.
Col. Thompson has over been a con
servativo and moderato man ani
invaluable in tho stormy poriods
which haveso regularly assaulted tin
peace of Iiis people during his long
distinguished and honorable career
Tho Courier is now published bi
Jayncs, Smith, Shclor and Steok
who will doubtless keep it up to it
splendid rank.- (?reenwood Indox.
Col. Kobort A. Thompson, ono o
thc oldest newspaper men in Soutl
Carolina, and one who lias alway
reflected credit upon his profession
ha? retired from the Keowco (Wal
halla) Courier. Messrs. li. T. Junyc
and I). A. Smith continue with tb
paper and Messrs. J. W. Sholor nm
.}. A. Stock aro tho now members o
tho firm. Under tho new regime th
Courier will maintain tho high uni
merited place it has won among tb
State's newspapers.
Tho host wishes of thc Tho Now
aro with Colonel Thompson, lit
retirement from tho newsnapor prc
fossion will bo distinctly felt.-Groen
ville Nows,
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Penobscot School announces change in leadership
Penobscot School in Rockland welcomes Dennis Healy as its new president. Healy has been involved with Penobscot School for 20 years as a student, volunteer and member of the Board of Trustees.
Born in Paris, Maine, he graduated from the University of Maine in Orono with a BS in biology and went on to work as the environmental manager at FMC Corporation. He has taught French at the Five Town CSD Adult and Community Education and leads the annual winter French film series at Rockport Public Library.
Healy's predecessor is long-time student and board member, Dana Strout. Strout will remain on the Board of Trustees.


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While the national and global economies continue to cause uncertainty and unease, the Greeneville financial community is pulling together to help citizens make sense of recent economic and financial changes and conditions by bringing in top experts with the latest information to answer citizens' questions.
On Nov. 24, a coalition of local banks will be presenting an Economic Forum titled "Get the Answers to Your Most Important Questions." The forum will be held at Annie Hogan Auditorium on the Campus of Tusculum College and will begin at 1 p.m. Seating will be limited.
The forum is open to the public. Guest speakers and a panel of Tusculum College business and economic experts will provide the latest information on topics such as FDIC Insurance, Financial Institution and Market Outlook, the Regional Economic Outlook and the Economic Impact on Higher Education.
The format will be a combination of formal presentations and a panel discussion, with audience participation. Panelists and special guests include Commissioner Greg Gonzalez, Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions; Regional Manager Gary Beasley, FDIC Division of Insurance and Research and Tusculum College staff and faculty experts who include Dr. Antonio Bos, professor of Business Administration; Dr. George Darko, associate professor of Economics, and Dr. Stella Schramm, professor of Management.
According to local banking officials, the shakeups of Wall Street, the collapse of mortgage markets and the need for government bailout subsidies has created financial turbulence for the banking industry and the U.S. Economy. To address these issues and the uncertainty they cause for many people, American Patriot Bank along with Tusculum College, Andrew Johnson Bank, Greene County Partnership, Greeneville Federal Bank, GreenBank, Heritage Bank and Consumer Credit Union are working together to sponsor this Economic Forum for the community.
"With the rapidly changing financial markets, it is vital that everyone understands the many changes taking place," said Jerry A. Simmerly, President and CEO of American Patriot Bank.
"It is not easy to understand all that is changing, even for those of us who live in this environment everyday. Our bank chose to sponsor the event as part of our 'strength through communities' initiative to provide our stakeholders the opportunity to gain a better understanding and much more knowledge as to all the changes taking place in these difficult times.
"I encourage anyone who wishes to attend this forum and if you have specific questions you wish to have answered our panelist will be happy to answer those questions," he added.
Tusculum College is hosting the event, providing faculty experts to participate on the panel and co-sponsoring the event.
"We at Tusculum College are pleased to welcome our community friends to the campus for this historic Economic Summit," said Dr. Russell L. Nichols, Interim President of Tusculum College.
"In these difficult economic times with so much conflicting information, it is encouraging to see the financial community show the leadership to provide a clearer picture of the causes of the problems and the options before us. By hosting the event and lending the expertise of our faculty and staff, Tusculum is proud to be a partner with the financial community leaders on this important occasion."


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Guest editorial: Health care reform still needs work
Starting today, a sweeping number of provisions of Congress' health care reform act, the Affordable Care Act, begin to take effect. They are broad, consumer-friendly provisions that will help extend health care coverage to more Americans and deny efforts to take that coverage away.
Provisions in a Patient's Bill of Rights taking effect today include:
--Ban discriminating against kids with pre-existing conditions. In 2014, it will include everyone.
--Ban on insurance companies dropping coverage when you're sick and the coverage is needed most.
--Ban on insurance companies limiting coverage over a lifetime.
--Ban on insurance companies limiting choice of doctors.
--Ban on insurance companies restricting emergency room care.
--The consumer is guaranteed the right to appeal insurance company decisions.
--Young adults can be covered under a parent's plan to age 26.
--Preventive care is covered at no cost.
All these provisions will greatly benefit the consumer -- if you can get them.
The biggest downfall is that for nearly all of the provisions, you must purchase a new policy for them to take effect. Current policies, for the most part, are unaffected by the provisions. And, if you do take a new plan, premiums may be higher to cover the new provisions. The health care act includes provisions to prevent unjustified rate hikes, but such severe changes in coverage could justifiy significant premium increases.
The health care reform act is a monumental piece of legislation, but it still needs work to ensure that it does what it it is supposed to do -- provide all Americans with affordable health care.
The Bemidji Pioneer and the Echo Press are Forum Communications Company newspapers.


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- 1 Drink every time a sexual reference is made about Ben Stein.
- 2 Drinks if it's about his ass.
- Everyone pick a contestent, take a drink for every question they get correct.
- 3 Drinks if your contestant loses the first round.
- 1 Drink when Ben says "My money".
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Roma announced itself as possible title contenders with an impressive 3-1 victory over Inter at the Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday evening.
Francesco Totti was the star of the show at San Siro, setting up Alessandro Florenzi for the opener before creating a second for Pablo Osvaldo - who was sent off late on for a second bookable offence - after Inter had drawn level with a deflected effort from new boy Antonio Cassano.
The Giallorossi then put the seal on a fine win when substitute Marquinho, who had come on during the first half for the injured Daniele De Rossi, fired home with just under 10 minutes remaining.
Inter, high on confidence after last week's encouraging win at Pescara, handed a first Serie A appearance to Alvaro Pareira and the former Porto man was one of the key protagonists of an absorbing first half, offering the host tremendous width on the left hand side - even if his crossing was erratic.
However, it was Florenzi - also making his first start in Italy's top flight - who opened the scoring at the Giuseppe Meazza. The 21-year-old midfielder made a splendidly timed run into the area to meet Totti's inviting cross from the left wing, with an perfectly-placed header that gave Nerazzurri goalkeeper Luca Castellazzi no chance.
With Zdenek Zeman's side holding a predictably high line, Diego Milito repeatedly threatened to break the offside trap, but the Argentine's most clear cut goalscoring opportunity came courtesy of a delightful outside of the foot ball into the area from Wesley Sneijder. The Argentine managed to get ahead of Federico Balzaretti and connect with the cross, but his header flashed wide.
However, Inter did eventually draw level courtesy of another measured pass from Sneijder. The Dutch playmaker released Cassano in first-half stoppage time and the former AC Milan man cut inside Leandro Castan before unleashing a shot that took a wicked deflection off Nicolas Burdisso, the ball clipping the Argentine's heel before looping over a helpless Maarten Stekelenburg and into the Roma goal – via the right post.
The host, though, failed to build on that strike after the interval and Osvaldo had already flashed two shots wide before he deservedly put Roma back in front with a deft chip over the advancing Castellazzi, with Totti the supplier again.
Inter tried to rally but Marquinho effectively ended the game as a meaningful contest after he fired home from an acute angle following Osvaldo's measured pass.
Even though Osvaldo saw red for a needless handball late on, Roma saw the game out with relative ease in a performance that suggests Giallorossi look better equipped to challenge for the Scudetto this season than Andrea Stramaccioni's Nerazzurri.
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