davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-16
Al Ally in Case Of War.

The Japerese Government Likely to
Form ali Alliance With the United
States.
A new international complication
in the Maine Incident has arisen.
Japan may be drawn into our posi-
bic quarrel with Spain Perhaps
Japan has an eye on the Philippine
islands, which might fall into her lap
while the Caited States engaged
Spain in Atlantic waters. Japan has
always wanted the islands, and her
shrewd diplomates see an crportun-
ity too important to be overlooked.
This new phase Of the situation
arises from the fact that the state
departments, at the instance Of Japan,
has determined that there were seven
japanese subjects on board the bat
tleship when she was lost. Their
names were Isa Sugisaki, Osogora
Ishida, Suko Chinsi, Mas Olye,
yukichi Kitcgata, Tiuekiski Naga-
nine and Kashotora Suzuki.
Ii it is proven that the Main' was
blown up from the outside it is stated
that the Japenese government does
not propose to excuse Spain from re-
sponsibility for the destruction of
these men, and will demand a heavy
indemnity from Spain, reinforcing 1T
with O naval demonstration at
Manila.
This circumstance gives the Ameri
can government an unexpected but
invaluable ally in case of rupture
with Spain. It is stated that the
Japenese minister has given this
government assurances Ct Japan's
support in any emergency and that
while it has not been accepted or
declined, it is recognized that tie
friendship Of Japan would release
America from the necessity of keep
ing some of her finest vessels in
Asiatic waters, and these added to a
naval force in the Atlantic would in
sure the supremacy Of the home
fleet against any threatened Spanish
raid on our coast.
Mr.. Hoshi called at the state de-
partment few days ago and was
closeted with the officials for a con-
siderable time. There is every
reason to believe that he conveyed to
Judge Day the direct official intima
ton that the ruler of Japan would
willingly make en- alliance with
America against Spain.
Mr.. Durham White Stevens, coun-
selor of the japanese legation, in
speaking for the legation regarding
the matter, said that the inquiry ad-
dressed to the state department was
prompted by the interest felt in the
japanese subjects upon the ship, and
was to find out whether any of the
bodies had been identified and what
disposition Lad been made CT them.
When asked what relation a sub
iect Of Japan bore to that govern
nent when serving under the Ameri-
can flag, Mr.. Stevens answered that
it was a queetion of international
law. He SAID that certainly the en-
listed men were subject to the rules
OF discipline and orders, but remain
ing naturally felt al interest in them.
To the question of what Japan
| should do If the court OF inq2iry
found that the Maine was blown up
By design, and whether the japanese
government would demand an IN
demnity from Spain, lie replied tina
it was a very complicated question
and that he did not care to say aly
thing about the matter. The sym
pathy OF Japan would be with this
government in the case, but whether
she would ally herself with America
was a question he did not care tc
discuss.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-16
Three Monster Ships.

House Naval Committee Authorized
Imrortant Additions to the Navy.
Washington, March 11.-Three
new battleships of the staunchest
type alta were authorized by the
house committee on naval affairs
today, and provision f,r their con-
struction inserted in the naval ap-
preparation bill. At the same time
the committee agreed On a maximum
price OF S40O per ton for armor plate
for our vessels, increased the fosce OF
naval marines by Alb men and put
matters in fair shape for a decision
tomorrow on the location OF dry
docks, probably four in number, cap
able of accommodating the Target
sized war vessels. The committee
Was in session practically all day, and
before the decision on the increase of
ships was reached there was long
and interesting discussion.
Representative Tate DEM of
Georgia, while favoring an increase,
believed that two vessels would be
ample and that further expenditure
beyond the point Of necessity should
be avoided. When the vote was
taken there was but one dissenting
voice, Mr.. Tate insisting that two
battlesdips would be sufficient to
meet present needs. The new war
ships provided for will be Of the fin
est pattern. 1t will be two years,
doubtless, before they can be placed
in commission. One of them,
the committee decided, should bear
the name of the ill-fatel iIaine. The
appropriation for their construction
was not fixed, Deing referred 10
! the sub, committee on appropriations
which will report to the full commit
tee tomorrow The cost, it is ex-
! pected, will be about 5000, 900 each,
! though for the fiscal year covered IN
! the bill the amount of expenditure
may not exceed 2,OJO,090 each.
The committee also agreed on Il
! provision authorizing the secretary Of
the navy to purchase armor plate by
contract or otherwise 1T cost OF not
exceeding 500 per ton. This was
agreed to, however, only on tie eS,
press proyiso that this item should
include the nickel used in the armor
for which Il large outside percentage
heretofore has been paid by the gov,
errment. This limit Of armor cen
ira 5 price has been generally cx
pected and with the exception Of the
proyiso as to nickel met with little
opposition in tue discussion. One
of the most important features of the
bill was an agreement on an appro
priation of S13j,O 900 for outtitting
rationiDg and uniforminS 41} addl-
tional marines. This Increase in the
naval force was made the subject o5
special and urgent request sent tc
the house after the submission of the
regular recommendations.
With the amounts to be paid fol
dry docks and for armor plate in tho
aggregate not yet determined, the
bill as it stands carries il all some.
thing like $36, 100000 which, how.
ever, will be largely augmented by
the other items. Rapid progress has
been made with the bill and it is likely
it will be in shape to report to the
house Monday or Tuesday.
3
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-16

There are three little things which
do more work than any other three
little things created-they are tie
ant, tie bee and DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the last being tie fam
ous little pills for stomach and liver
troubles. Sold by J. i. kaufmann.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-16
Called Home.
% the Editor o. the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch.
On the night Of February Is, 1898,
at Granitcville, S. c., Elizabeth Aunt
Betsie} IIite, quietly fell asleep in
Jesus. She was baptized in infancy
and spent all her life, (about ninety
years. as a consistent member of the
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-16

good b ca t h.,
better than even
before i n m y
life. How hap
py I feel that |
can write and
tell you this. [
cannot prais S g
P e-r u-n a too
much. Man a
lin is the best
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-16
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertise meats will be inserted at tho
rate OF one cent per word for first inser-
ton, and one.ha;f cent for each subse-
qucnt insertion.
Libera. contracts made with those wish.
ing to advertise for three, six and twelve
months.
Notices in the local column cents per
lire each insertion.
Obituaries charged for at the rats Of one
cent wcrd. WI en- they exceed 100 words.
Marriage notices inserted tree.
Address
g. u. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-16

"Pop. what is the lull before the
storm?" ':The honeymoon, my son?
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-16
A Happy Wcmaa

Writes to DR.. Hartman and Tells
Him What Makes Her So.
Mrs. Lucy Lee, Of Naples, Tex,
had almost come to the conclusion
that the blessing Of health was no
longer hers, and so when she regained
it, her happiness was almost too
great for words. She writes as fol-
lows: Il am now and am enjoying
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-16
Nov Is the Time


To purify your blood with Hood S
Sarsaparilla. March, April, May are
the trying months Of the year. At
this season your blood Is loaded with
Impurities which have accumulated
during the winter, and these impuri.
ties must he Immediately expelled.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the One True
Blood Purifier. It is the medicine
which has accomplished many thou
sands Of remarkable cures CT all
blood diseases. It is what the mil
lions take in the spring to build up
health and ward off sickness. 81
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-16

Tie people of Lake City have had
to guard their town on account Of
the threatened burning by colored
people in revenge for the killing Of
the postmaster. The citizens met in
mass meeting and have denounced
this murder and arson.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1898-03-16

Discourasing good man is the
devils way Of spikiag bis best gun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

he there entered of record. as an endur-
ing tribute to his memory, and that a
copy thereof be trans mitted to his FAM
lily.
GEO. L. sILLrAMs,
FRANK A CADY.
J. w. COCHRAN,
~sCommittee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
RicheIieu and OtheIiO.

Never were twin city theatre-goers
more perfectly entertained or better
pleased with high class drama at Grand
opera house, this city, than when they
witnessed the production Of Lord Lvt-
toms "Richelieu'' and Shakespeare
'Othello" on Friday and Saturday
evenings by William Owen and bis
superior cast of assistants. 1t was by
mere chance that the manager Of our
opera house was enabled to secure
dates with the William Owen company,
yet there probably is not one person
that attended one or both Ofthese plays
who does not feel grateful to said man
ager for having made the most of his
chances in bringing these substantial
plays and clever players before the
Grand Rapids footlights. Mr. Owen
when presenting the roe of "Rlche-
lieu," the sly old fox who winds friends,
subjects, enemies-aIl within his robe
OF majestic power and bids them stop
and kneel for the cause of France be-
fore his indomltable will; or again as
"Iago" the kind faced william who
wrings a sympathetic note from his
audience even while he so cruelty
builds the death wall of jealousy be-
tween Othello and his wife Desdemona
Owen, wherever he appears. is a
power in dramatic art such as these
places rarely see. We say it all con-
corning him and say it best in the words
of Denham: GA good actor, who, when
he doth his part present in every act be
our attention draws; that at the last he
may find just applause"
j. w. McConnell's real talent was
best displayed i'll the characterization
of ''Othello," where his conscientious
work was admired and complimented
by all He is strong second in the
Owen company. Miss Elizabeth Baker
leading lady, did not fail to please, in
fact every one i'll the company is an
artist with abilities above the average
and all are given due credit for the cur
tain calls elected 1t is understood
that this company may be induced to
return to the twin cities in the spring
aud we sincerely hope the engagement
will be brought about If merit brings
an audience surely their house need be
crowded to the sidewalk. 1t is such
PLAYS as these that make people in gen.
eral fonder of theatrical entertainment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
New Postag StAmps.

The authorities of the Postoffice De-
partment have decided upon the sub
iects which will be illustrated on the
new series OF postage stamps to be issued
by the department in commemmoration
of the Transmississippi and Inter-
national Exposition, to be opened on
the 1st Of June next at Omaha. They
are illustrative of the conditions, pro-
gress, and accomplishments of the great
West, from its discovery to our own day.
The series comprises nine denomina-
tions of stamps, as follows: One cent,
the discovery of the Mississippi by
Marquette; 2-cent, an indian chief;
4-cent, buffalo-hunting scene; 5 cent,
the Pathfinder, being a picture of Ere
mont raising the flag on the summit of
the Rockies; Scent, train of emigrants
crossing the plains; 10-cent, mining
scene; 20-cent, a cowboy and cattle
scene; 81, harvesting scene, or great
Touring mill; 3, the Rock Island Bridge
showing part of the city of Omaha.
The artists are now at work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
: Wolllal1's Deed.
Abe EFACTRESS WHO IS
DOING INCALCULABLE GOOD.
Deyotes Much OF Her Time to the Benefits of
ChIdren-H0W She Helps Them.
From the Evening Ne,Os, Detroit, Mich.

Mrs. John Tansey, Of 130 Baker Street,
Detroit Michigan, is one of those women
who always know just what to do in all
trouble and sickness. One that is a mother
to those in distress To a reporter she said:
[ am the mother of ten children and
have raised eight of them. Several years
ago we had a serious time with my daughter,
which began when she was about sixteen
years old. She did not have any serious
illness but seemed to gradually waste away.
Having never had any consumption in our
families, as we come of good old Irish and
Scotch descent, we did not think it was that
disease. Neither did she have hacking
cough, yet she grew thinner and paler each
day. Our doctor called the disease by an
odd name which, as I afterward learned,
meant lack of blood.
1t is impossible to describe the feelings
John and | had as we noticed our daughter
slowly passing away from us. AS last re-
sort | was induced to try DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Paie People, made by the DR.. Will
liams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N.
Y, which | understood contained in con-
dehsed form all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
Condition of Trade.

The first month of the new year has
brought rather more increase in business
but less Improvement in prices than was
expected. With payments through
clearing houses 7.3 per cent. larger than
in 1892, and probably the largest ever
known in any month, with railroad earn
ings ll.2 per cent. than the best of past
years, the fact that prices are very low
only shows more clearly the increase in
quantities of products sold. Nor is there
anv disposition to refuse orders, even at
present prices; indeed, the competition
of manufacturers seeking orders alone
prevents rise. Most of them have all
they can manage, many working night
and day, and one great steel concern
running on Sunday, but the works not
yet filed with orders are seeking con-
tracts at as low prices as have ever been
made, indicating that even these are
not entirely Improbable. The settle
ment of wages on 10 per cent. advance,
April 1st, for 100000 coal miners of the
central region, with other changes, will
tend toward d larger demand for pro-
ducts of all kinds, though also toward
some increase in cost of manufacture.
Political apprehensions have been al
ayed rather than increased by the pre-
sence of the Maine at Havana, and by
the course of domestic events.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03
DATES To REMEmBER.
Something to Cut Out and Posi- on
the Wall.

Cut out these dates for 1898 and pre-
serve them for future reference: The
year 1898 came on Saturday: Lent COM
mences with Ash Wednesday, February
%, and ends with Easter Sunday, April
10; st. Valentines day is on Monday,
February IA; Lincoln's birthday on
Saturday, February u; Washington's
birthday on Tuesday, February %; st.
Patrick's day, Thursday, March II;
April FOOLS day occurs on Friday;
Good Friday on April s; Decoration
Day, Monday, May 80; Fourth of July
falls on Monday; Thanksgiving day will
be on Thursday, November q, and
Christmas comes on Sunday, December
25.-Exchange.
From the Evansville Review: ''The
companion lecture by Rev. Henry
FaviIle Friday night on the sub
ject "With Brains was we'll attended.
While some attempted a comparison
with his brother Johns lecture given
the week before on without Brains,"
there was but a slight parallel existing
between them, no more than with Pope
and Dryden. They were both brilliant
and producers ofthought and reflection.
Some admired John for his antithesis or
figures by which contraries opposed con-
traries, and Henry for his clear philo-
sophical truths found in the experience
Of every day life. Both lectures a.
bounded nicely in thought adapted to
men in every age and in all of the af-
fairs oflife. Two no better lectures have
been given to an Evansville audience"
Don't forget Rev. Henry Favell's lee
ture at the Congregational church,
Grand Rapids, next THURSDAY evening
Feb. 10.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

matter who that other. Like every
lawyer OF extended practice, he some
times found himself on The wrong side
of a ca Sc. 1t is very seldom that a
cause is found pending in the courts so
clearly unjust that NO legitimate argu-
ment can be made in its support; and
SUCH areu ment in its behalf, the suitor
interested is entitled to have presented
with whatever of ability his attorn ey
can employ. The TRUE lawyer will
always stop there. Mr.. Gardner was a
true lawyer in this regard, as in every
other. Faithful to his client in every
emergency, he was also ever faithful to
the interests of justice and to his oath
Of office as an attorney of the court
1t NAV be stated without fear.tha anv
person living could successfully chall-
enge its absolute accuracy, or would
desire to do so, that in all his profess
nnal life Mr.. Gardner committed no
act the uprlghtness and good faith of
which would not bear the severesl
scrutiny and criticism. His entire
professional life was continuing and
overwhelming refutation of the belief,
more frequently expressed than enter
tanned, that the duties of the lawyer to
the client and cause he serves are
sometimes such AS to demand that he
shall knowingly advocate the wrong.
Mr.. Gardner's death is an irreparable
loss to the bar Of the state at large, and
especially so to his brethren of this
county and circuit. He will be long
remembered by those of us who were
privileged to know and ssociate with
him, and his memory will be cherished
and honored because of the simple
spleGdor Of his example, and the
absolute purity Of his professional life.
What has so far been said of Mr.
Gardner's distinguishing characteristics
as manifested in his professional career,
is equally true of and applicable to his
life as citizen, neighbor and friend.
AS citizen he was possessed Of broad
and enlightened views, was ready and
anxious to give and serve for the
interests and advancement of his city
and county. AS friend he was conf
ding, faithful and unseltish in the
highest degree. No man ever lived
who more fully and completely embod-
led all that was manly, generous and
noble, or who was more wholly and
absolutely devoid of envy, selfishness,
or other unworthy or unmanly a.tri-
butes. than he. Modest, unassuming-
in his social and personal relations
fprgetful of self and ever mindful of
the wishes and welfare of others-his
life was constant example of unaffected
worth and magnanimitv, such as men
are seldom permitted to know. His
death has left vacant place in the
community in which he lived, and in
the social circle in which he moved
which cannot be filled. We shall not
soon see his like again
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

restore shattered nerves. Before she had
taken half a box, there was a decided change,
and after three months treatment you would
not have recognized her, as her health was
so greatly improved. She gained in flesh
rapidly and soon was in perfect health.
have always kept the pills in the house since
and have recommended them to every one
could. I have told many mothers about
them and they have made some wonderful
cures. One of the girls had young lady
friend that came to the house almost every
day, and she was a sight. Honestly, she
seemed almost transparent. / did not care
to have my daughters associate with her, as
[ was afraid she would drop dead some day
when they were out on the street. I recon-
mended and begged her to take DIR. Will
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and told
her of their sterling qualities and how the
cost was slight being only 80 cents box or
six boxes for $3.50, at any druggists. Final
ly induced her to try them.
"They helped her wonderfully, and un.
doubtedly saved her life. She now recon.
mends them to other young women.
Every mother in this land should keep
these pills in the house, as they are good for
many other ailments. l don't believe in
doctoring and never spent much money in
medicines, but | can recommend DR.. evil.
liams' Pink Pills to every mother that has
a daughter just coming into womanhood."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-02-03

Attorney j. w. Cochran, Centrala.
| then addressed the court as follows:
MAY IT PLEASE THE CoEgr.-I desire to
have placed upon the files of this court
my tribute of respect to the memory OF
our deceased brother, the late Mr.
George r. Gardner.
1t was my privilege to know Mr.
Gardner intimately from the time when
be first came to Wood county, in the
year 1873, until his death.
During that period, covering nearly a
quarter Of a century, we were often
| associated together in the conduct OF
cases in court, and sometimes as oppos-
ing counsel. l always found him true
to his spoken words.
He was an ideal American citizen; a
| model husband and father; brave
soldier, an excellent advocate and a
safe counsellor
His life was true index to his char
acter. He inherited no fortune, not
even competence. What there was
in the world for him must of necessity
be the product OF his own endeavOrs
His early life was spent upon the farm
His educational advantages were the
common school. When the nation
| needed its young men for war he was
among the very first to respond to the
magic call for 100000 more, that period
of his life, which otherwise would have
been spent in school and college, was
spent serving his country upon the field
Of battle in its time of dire necessity.
His endurance was wonderful, severe
wounded In the right arm in that
famous charge upon Fort Wagner, he
lay upon the battle field a day and ii
night before he was cared for, and
finally submitted to two amputations
before the wound healed. Returning
home disabled for life and wholly dis
qualified for any physical occupation,
he turned his attention to the law, the
most learned of all the professions, and
for which he was, by nature, especially
well fitted, by that steady perseverance
and endurance which had so far sus-
tanned him, and with rigorous applica-
ton to study, he acquired thorough
knowledge Of the principles and prac-
tice of his chosen profession, and at
he time of his death, stood the leader
Of the Wood county bar, aud among the
very best in the state. He was modest
to fault, his only ambition seemed to
be to do the very best he could, and be
did that well.
The bar Of Wood county, Where ne
was best known, and where the infu-
ence of his life is most felt, will long
remember and mourn his loss. Much
of the very commendable good will and
personal friendship for each other,
which is now and has been during the
past twenty years, such a marked char
acteristic of the members of the Wood
County Bar, is due to the example and
uniform courtesy and kindness of our
deceased brother Respectfully sub
mitted.
Feb'y 1st, 1898. ]. w. COCHRAN.