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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10
Editing a Newspaper.

Editing a newspaper is pleasant
business you like it.
If it contains too much political
matter people won't have it.
If the type is large it don't contain
much matter.
If we have few jokes folks say
we are rattleheads.
If we omit few jokes folks say
we are nothing but fossils.
If we publish original matter they
damn US for not giving selections.
If we give selections people say we
are lazy for not writing more and
giving them what they have not read
in other papers.
If we give them complimentary
notice we are censured for being
partial.
If we don't, all say we are a great
hog.
If we insert an article which pleases
the ladies, the men become jealous
and vice versa.
If we attend church they say it is
for effect.
If we remain at our office attend
ing to our business, folks say we are
too proud to mingle with other fel
lows.
If we go out they say We don't
attend to business.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10
A Reminder Of Army Life.

MIR. Lou Smith, editor Of the
Commercial, Meyersdale, Pa, says:
"a chronic diarrhoea that returns at
frequent intervals, as a reminder of
army life, has been more efectually
controlled by Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy than
any other I have ever used. It pos
sesses true merit" For sale by
J. E. Kaufman, Lexington.
T. w. Oswalt, Barr's.
Oswalt & Son, Irene.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10

If asked the question "Have you
got stomach" it would be safe on
general principles, to answer 'Yes"
But, if you are sure OF it, that is, If
you ever feel any distress after eat
ing or any pains Of whatever des-
cription in the region of the stomach,
you have got something more than
an ordinary stomach; in other words,
you have got a diseased stomach.
The stomach is powerful muscle,
and the proper remedy for tired
muscle is rest. Try the Shaker Di-
gestive Cordial, for this product not
only contains digested food, which
will nourish the system without any
work on the part Of the diseased
organs, but it aids the digestion OF
other foods as we'll. You can test it's
value in your case for the trifing
sum of 10 cents. Sample bottles at
this price are carried by all druggists.
Laxol is the best medicine for
children. Doctors recommend it in
place of Castor Oil.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10
Here We Are

Three excellent remedies, that
never fail to do what is claimed for
them. Give them a trial and you
will be convinced.
PLANTERS SYRUP VERMI.
fuge, the Worm Destroyer. 1t Is
pleasant and the children like to take
it. Price 25 cents.
PLANTERS TONIC TEETHING
Syrup brings health to the baby; rest
TO mothers. Price 25 cents.
All for sale at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10
The Car Conductors Mistake.

Il happened the other day on the
Lehigh Valley railroad. The train
had il left EastoD, and the conduc-
tor was making his first round, when
he observed small white dog, with
bushy tail black eyes, sitting coz
lily en- the seat beside young lady
so handsome that it made his heart
roll over like a lapsided pumpkin.
But duty was duty, and he remarked
in his most deprecatory manner:
"I'm very sorry, madam, but it's
against the rules to have dogs in the
passenger cars"
"Oh, my, is that so?" And she
turned up two lovely brown eyes at
him beseecbingly. "What in the
world will l do? I can't throw him
away. He is Christmas present
for my aunt"
"By no means, miss. Well put
him in baggage car, and he'll be
just as happy as robin in spring"
"What! Put my nice white dog in
a nasty, stuffy, dusty baggage carr
I'm awfully sorry, miss, [ assure
you, but the rules of this company
are as inaexible as the laws OF the
Medes and them other fellows, you
know. He shall have my overcoat to
lie on. and the brakeman shall give
him grub and water every time ne
opens his mouth"
Il just think it's awful mean, SO
1 do, and know somebody will steal
it, so they will" And she showed a
half notion to cry that nearly broke
the conductors heart, but hs was
firm and sang out to the brakeman,
who was playing solo on the stove:
Here, Andy, take this dog over
into the baggage car and tell 'em to
take just the best kind Of care OF
him"
The young lady pouted, but the
brakeman reached over and picked
the canine up as tenderly as though
it was 2-weeks' old baby, but as he
did so strange expression came
over lis face, like wave OF cramp
collie, and he said hastily to the con-
ductor:
"Here, you just hold him a minute
till I put this poker away And he
trotted out at the car door and held
on to the brake wheel, shaking like a
man in the ague.
The conductor no sooner had his
hands on the dog than he looked for
a hole to fall through.
why, wh-why, this is a worsted
dog"
Eyes, sir" said the little miss de-
murely. Didn't you know that?"
"No; I'm most awful sorry to say
I didn't know that" And he laid
the Christmas dog down in the
owners lap and walked out on the
platform, where he stood half an hour
in the cold, trying to think hymn
tune to suit the worst sold man on
the Lehigh Valley.
Highest market price paid for bees
wax, in large or small quantities, at
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10
wosk and Providence.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
You viii please let me have space
in your paper to say g word about
my race. Ever since the Negro has
been released from the tormenting
bondage which he had to endure, ne
has been struggling up through the
great tolls OF life. Many have be-
come to be renowned beings Of world
wide fame; while on the other hand,
Others have not met with much sue
stsss, / hfeE Is many cases was largely
due to the unfavorable circumstances
by which they were surrounded.
The chief cause to be considered is
that the Negro, with a few excep
tions, was loosened from bondage
empty handed without single mite
to begin the new life which emanci-
patton opened up to him; no pro-
perty, no money,an education or
economical interest with which to
pilot themselves over Efe's tempestu-
ous sea; but, however, there are many
who have and are still reaching the
summit of the hills of success and
are now looking back with Joy at the
fourishing labors of their journey.
The way, however, was rough. There
is great number of the Negro race
who have certainly done all in their
power to enlighten the dark and be-
niehted minds of this world.
One of our greatest necessities,
even now, is union. If We were
more properly and more extensively
united a much better condition would
be ours today amid all our trouble
and Encouragement. We are able
to note with interest the rapid rate
with which we have progressed IN
the last thirty odd years. Had we
the blsssed opportunity all the while
that every other nation has had, we,
foo could have owned and controlled
great government aibof our own.
Oh, my people! awake to a sense OF
your dutyl Remember the old pro-
verb, aTime and tide waits for no
man" Let the proof of the past
and present confused state of affairs
: force us all tc make good use of our
time and follow those who would lead
as to victory. Considering our
wretched state. my call is to all.
Brothers, friends and associates at
large, why stand ye in this state OF
mental darkness sadly obvious Of
your impending doom. I now call
YOUR attention to Il e Isrealites wan
dering long timei in the widen ess;
CID at last, through miraculous
providence, rid the sufferers Of their
troubles and enabled them through
much sorrow to reach the promised
land: he likewise is able and will de-
liver US, too, at his own set time. II
ever there was a people that should
worship the Lord sincerely it is the
Negro, for the great Father has GER
tainly guided US all through many
disasters along our path, and in the
consideration of these facts it is our
earnest desire to render aid to whom
it is due. 1t is fact undisputable
that if we do not care for one an
other no other race can or will. II el e
is no use in rebelliouness. Even our
oppressors, like the rebellious s.
of David, will gain nothing by their
oppression. They seem to forget
that God is supreme being worthy
of honor and respect.
Now, my friends, what we need
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10

Dandruff is an exudation from the
pores of the skin that spreads and
dries, forming scurl and causing the
hair to fall out. Halls Hair Renewer
cures it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10
CANCER CURED
AND A.
LIFE SAVED
BY the Persistent Use Of
Ayers Sarsaparilla

"I was troubled for years with a
sore on my knee, which several
physicians, who treated me, called a
cancer, assuring me that nothing
could be done to save my life. As
a last resort, / was induced to try
Ayers Sarsaparilla, and, after TAX
ing a number of bottles, the sore
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements will be inserted at the
rate of IS cents per square Of one inch
space for first insertion, and so cents per
inch for each subsequent insertion.
Liberal contracts made with those wish.
ing to advertise for three, six and twelve
months.
Notices in the local column 10 cents per
line each insertion.
Marriage notices inserted free
Obituaries charged for at the rate OF one
cent q word.
Address
G. NJ. HARMAN, Editor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10
Tones Up the System.

Neva, S. G. Dec. 80, 1896,
I have taken several bottles of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it has given
satisfaction. I recommend it to any
one who is run down in health and
troubled with tired feeling and i'm
pure blood. 1t tones up the system
and puts it in natural condition.
G. H. Gassaway.
Hoods Pills are the best after
dinner Pills, assist digestion: cure
constipation.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10

Highest market pricepaid for bees
wax, in large or small quantities, at
the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10
o. -,, cure Liver Ills; easy u
Hoods Pills take, easy to operate. &c
Deficit It Is.

The First Message of Governor Ell
4lerba to the Legislature.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10

White Rock, S. c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1897-02-10
Shot in the Abdomen at Cumber-
land Gap.

Blind, Rheumatic and Dropsical. A
Union Colonel is Given Over to
Die. How the Old Soldier Gave
Azrael the Slip.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28

for proposals for furnishing the heat
ing and ventilating appliances.
After many meetings the supply
committe was able last night to pre-
sent report but which did not ex-
press the wishes of all its members on
the award of contracts for furnishing
coal to the First, Second, Third and
Fourth districts. Mr.. Devanney, chairt
man of the committee submitted the
following report which was signed by
himself, Mr.. Casey, Mr.. O'Malley. A.
Walsh and George II. Shires.
The supply committee recommends the
accepting OF the following bids for coal:
Consumers Ice company First district
NJ. J. Ruddy Second district; James
Kearncy, Third district, Clark Tunnel
Coal company, Fourth district.
The members of the committee ad-
mitted the awards had not been rec
commended to the lowest bidders but
had been divided by districts among
four bidders in order to spread the
boards patronage. Mr.. Barker's mo-
ton that the contract for the First
dlstHct be awarded to James Kearney
whose bid was SEAS and $1.45 as
against the Consumers company
whose bid was $3.50 and $3.50, was lost
and the latter got the award. Messrs.
Davis, Carson, Casey, Jacobs, Barker
and Langan voted to award to the
lowest bidder.
Mr.. Barker in considering bids for
the Second district, moved that the
award be to James NJ Murray, whose
bids were S21S and $l.i0. instead of to
NJ. j. Ruddy, recommended by the
committee and whose bids were $2.47
and $1.49. 1t was argued in regard to
Mr.. Murray that coal furnished by him
in the past was of poor quality. A
motion to table Mr.. Barker's motion
prevailed. Messrs. Casey, Welsh, ia
cobs, Schriefer, Barker, Langan and
Jennings voting negatively. Ruddy
was then given the contract.
The award for the Third district was
made without debate to James Kear-
ney, whose bids were the lowest at
S2.45 and $1.45.
In considering the Fourth district
bids Mr.. Barker moved that the award
be made to James Kearney whose bids
were $2.45 and $1.45 instead Of to the
Clark Tunnel Coal company whose
bids We're $2.4S and $1.45. The motion
prevailed.
1t was decided to have the new No
Is building in the Twentieth wart
opened next Monday morning and tC
attend the formal opening exercises al
O'Clock that afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
SITTING AT TOWANDA.
Judge Archibald Gained 10 Adiudi.
cate an Important Case.

Judge Archibald went to Tow9nda,
Bradford county. yesterday TO adjudi-
cate a very important case, an appeal
on the pant of an association of tax
payers against the report of the coun-
ty auditors.
1t appears that the county commits
sioners were authorized by three con-
secutive grand iures to build a new
court house. II was stipulated that
the cost was not to exceed Sl4O,OOO,
hut when an the bills came in and
were footed up il was found that over
100000 had been expended on the
building. There was general dissatis-
faction at this and also on account of
the alleged loose management of the
county poor house and after open
charges of fraud were freely made the
county auditors on Feb. ) last began
a public investigation.
The county commissioners were
found to have made ovcrDayments to
the extent of Sj,SO9.OG on the founda-
tions of the court house and had it
charged w against their bondsmen.
What else if anything, was found
against the commissioners was never
made known. The investigation was
conducted privately after the discoV-
cry was made and if any like discover
les were maze it didn't appear on the
report of the auditors.
The people were determined To- get at
the bottom of the thing and took an
appeal. Judge Peck, of Towanda, GER
titled the case to Judge Archibald and
it is now being heard before the latter
in the court house which gave rise to
the dispute.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
PERSONAL.

dyer DaVidOw returned from New York
II. j. Weir of Honcsdale was in the city
yesterday.
Attorney p. f. Loughran, of Wilkes
Barre was in the city yesterday.
J. NJ. Chance will leave today for few
weeks visit TO friends at Salem, ILL.,
Ex-Sheriff Jchn J. Fahey and family
are visiting frierds in Rochester, n. Y.
Street Commissioner A. b. Dwnning re-
sumed his duties yesterday after a brief
illness
Mr. and Mrs a. F. Duffy. of Bingham
ton, spent Christmas with relatives in
this city
Miss Bevans, of Green Ridge, is visiting
her sister, Miss Stella Bevans, in New
York city.
Professor Kennedy, Of the Young Men 5
Christian association gymnasium, re-
turned Yesterday from a visit To Philadel-
phla.
Miss Lila ONeil returned this morning
from Honesdale, where she spent Christ
mas with her parents, Mr., anu Mrs, c. B.
o Neil
Druggist John H. Phelps was able TO he
about again yesterday and is suffering no
i'll effects from the paralytic stroke whicn
he sustained Friday.
Rt. Rev. Bishop PrenderCast of Phil
dNtl'llld' anu iNf'' !. y. iltnutISdSi, OF
the Church of the Epiphany, New York.
are visiting their aunt Mrs Moftatt, of
CarbOndale.
SidpcyD, Evans. who is q theologicu!
student in New York city, is spending ;he
holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs
William Evans of Mulberry street Mr.
Evans is a brother OF Mrs. S. T.. lOng.
street, OF Wyoming avenue.
Attorney Jas. n. Torrey and Secretary
"a.
ton board OF trade at a BANQUET to ne
given by the Binghamton board ON Jan
in that city. Mr.. Torrey will respond
TO the toast, "From over the Border, %
and Mr.. Atherton will also be called upon
for remarks.
Hon. A. &. Otis, Of Philadelphia, on Dee.
J succeeded Henry W. Montgomery MS
district manager of the northeastern
Pennsylvania territory OF the New York
Life Insurance company with hcadqulr-
ters in the comDany'S Handsomely ap-
pointed offices in the Mears building.
Until Dec. l Mr.. Otis was manager of
eastern Pennsylvania for the Provldeut
Savings Life Insurance company, OF New
York city and had his headquarters i'm
Philadelphia. He is originally from Au-
gusta, Me-, from where he was elected TO
the Legislature, but i'm recent years he
has been prominent in the life insurance
world of this state and New York Alr.
Otis and his family yesterday Degan their
residence in this city in the house recent
ly occupied by Rufus j. Foster on Madi-
son avenue, mean Pine street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
LUTHERAN MINISTER'S MEET.
Entertained by Rev. and Mrs. A. L..
Ramer of South Lincoln Aycnup.

The regular monthly meeting of lie
Lutheran pastors of this city was
held yesterday at the residence of Rev.
n. l.. Ramer, Phi. D., of South Lincoln
avenue. The wives of the pastors
accompanied them and at the
conclusion of the business meet
ing Rev. and Mrs. A. l.. Ramer enter
tanned the whole party at dinner
The business session began. at 10
o'clock. The usual routine business
was considered. An interesting paper
on The Customs and Ceremonies of
Lutheran Burials" was read by Rev.
II. Lisse, of South Scranton. A gem
eral discussion of next Sabbath's les
son was also held. This consisted of the
reading of the Greek New Testament
from Matthew ii-l3-20 verses. Those
who partOok of Rev. and Mrs. Ram
ers hospitility We're: Rev. and Mrs.
II. Lisse, Rev. and Mrs. w. C. l.. Lauer,
Miss Helen Randolph, Rev. Charles G..
Spieker, Rev. j. w. Randolph, Rev.
John KOwala, of this city, and Rev.
f. A. Ehinger, of CarbOndale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
TWO MASONIC INSTALLATIONS.
Schiller and Green Ridge MasOns AS
sumcd Office Last Evening.

The recently elected officers of Schil-
Ter lodge, No. 345 Free and Accepted
Masons, We're installed last evening in
Masonic hail. The ceremony was fol-
lowed by a supper III the dining room
on the upper floor of the building.
Past District Deputy Grand Master
+. 7. Kingsburv conducted the install
iatiOn. He was assisted by Past Mas
ters j. l.. FOrteus, j. Il. O'8rien, j.
&. Lange and Moses Brown. The Otli-
GERS installed were; WOrshlpful mas
ter. Henry Dimler. senior warden.
George Brandt: junior warden, George
Bricgel; secretary, Charles tielbert;
treasurer, Joseph Gunster.
Officers of Green Ridge lodge, No. j97,
were installed as follows: Worshipful
master, B. woodruff; senior warden,
George Atkinson; junior warden, Z.
Imeson; secretary, 'E. G. Stevens:
treasurer, r. a. Zimmerman. The an
nual supper of the ledge was served
after the instal!a ton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28

II. G.. White. formerly proprietor Of
Whites Home bakery at 325 Fem ave.
and later Of New York. will open about
January 1, at No. 2i7 Wyoming avenue,
first class and up-to-dlte Bakery and
Cafe, where the people of Scranton
and vicinity can be supplied with the
best in his line. Mr.. Whites recent
experience in New York enables him
to servo his customers with cup of
coffee surprising anything procurable
in this city and equal to any in the
metropolis. This VIII be his speciality.
In addition to furnishing regular meals
Mr.. White will conduct Business
Mans Quick Lunch Parlor, where all
persons wishing a neat and hastily
served lunch can be accommodated.
Remember the number, PAT Wyoming
avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
FELL DOWN A SHAFT.
Fred. Van Buren's Miraculous Es-
cape in Board of Trade Building.

Frederick Van Buren, the janitor in
the Board of Trade building. had a
hair raising adventure yesterday
morning. He was Oilng one of the large
wheels over the elevator shaft and was
standing on the iron beam on which
the wheel axle rests when the elevator
boy, who had no knowledge of the ele-
waited perch that Van Buren occupied,
started the elevator.
The big wheel also started and Van
Buren fearing the toe of his shoe would
be caught by the spOkes of the re-
volving wheel changed his position to
avoid this. In doing so his foot slip
ped on the oily beam and Van Buren
fell down the shaft. At the sixth story
his hands came in contact with the
iron grill work on the side of the shaft
and he clung to it with desperate de-
termination. A moment later the ele-
vator reached this floor and Van Bu-
rem was released from his perilous
position.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
DOBBS TRANSFORMING.
Does Two Boxing Turns Before q
S3.75 House in Bellevue.

About forty dead-heads and ifteen
quarters saw a very poor sort of
punching bee in Golden's hall, Belle
Vue last night. 1t was arranged that
Bobby DObbs should stop Curtis the
Alabama Rosebud" and "Reddy" Con-
molly, of Wilkes-Barre, in four rounds
each. Connolly sprained his wrist
while training for the bout, it was an
nounced, and could not appear,
The Rosebud was there though and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
TORE OPEN HIS CHEEK.
Cow, While Grazing, suddenly Lifted
Its Head aud struck willie Reilly.

A cows horn tore open the cheek of a
little South Scranton boy Sunday I'm
peculiar manner. The COW is Il docile
animal, a great favorita with children.
Sunday afternoon i.year.old Willie
Reilly, son of Michael Rcillv. uf PITTS
ton avenue, was in the garden feeding
the COW.
The animals head was down and the
hoy unfortunately was bending over
patting the neck Of the cow. Sudden
ly the COW lifted its head. the point
Of one of the horns striking the boy
in the mouth and ripped the cneek
open almost 10 the ear.
Drs. j. y. MaaleY and j. j. Walsh
are attending the injuries. The boy
will be scared for life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
TWO BUSINESS PLACES CLOSED.
They Were Taken Charge of Yester-
day by the sheriff.

Deputy Sheriff Ryan yesterday closed
the drug store of DR.. $. T.. Fineberg at
Lackawanna and Franklin avenues
and the hat and gentlemen's furnish
ing store of j. A. Watres on Lacka-
wanna avenue. two doors east of DR..
Fneberg's drug store.
The drug store was closed on the fol-
lowing executions: David DaVidow-
itch, $1,O5O; Gage Gutinonn, $1,312. 80;
Besrhowitch Brothers, $l,575; William
Kunn, Sl05O Jermyn & Duffy, $685.
70; Mathew Brothers, S4SS99 Peter
Ieigler, $7SI5O; Conrad Schroeder,
$1,000
The executions against Watres We're:
j. \. Lunslng, $525 and Lyman T..
Watres, 1865
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28
SUIT AGAINST B. E. MORRIS.
Charged With Publishing a LibeIIOus
Article in SUNDAY World.

Attorney w. ]. Tracey is the plain
tiff in a libel suit against b. +. Nor
ris, proprietor Of the Sunday World to
recover $1,000 damages. The papers
i'm the case were filed yesterday.
MI Tracey alleges that an article
that appeared in the Sunday World of
December II charging him with trying
to eXtort $500 from Joseph II. Kilpat-
rick was entirely untrue, has injured
him in his business and in the good
opinion Of the public.
The papers in the case will be served
on Captain Morris to-day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-28

went up against Dobbs. After the
first two minutes Of fighting It was n
good bet at even money that the Rose
bud had never been in q ring before.
He crawled through the ropes towards
the end of the fourth round.
To give the people their moneys
worth Jimmy Judge consented to go on
for three friendly rounds with Dobbs.
1t was very entertaining sparring
exhibition and the crowd went away
perfectly satisfied with the show.
Bill Poole, the Arkansas something or
another. was referee.