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FOR RENT-oFFICEs.

FOR RENr-Ro0ms in building, a72 st. NV;
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
An Honest Man.
How Mark Twain the Author
Paid His Debts.

Chicago Tribune.
1t was generally expected that
Mr.. CIemens would take advant-
age of the insolvency laws and
start free again for himself, but
Just before be sailed from Van
couvsr five years ago he made a
public statement in which be said:
81 am not a business man, and
honor is harder master than the
law. 1T cannot compromise for
less than 100 cents on the dollar,
and it's debts never outlaw"
He declared his intention Of
paying the total Indebtedness of
tho firm as fast as he could earn
it by lecturing and writing.
Though y man of 90, he went at
his self-imposed task with vigor
and courage never equaled in
literature, unless it was when
Scott wore out his life doing the
same thing. Now he has returned
to his own country with the proud
consciousness that he has paid
every dollar Of tho old debt. At
i the ago of IS be is still hale and
, strong, and is able to enjoy a
comfortable income from tho
royalties on his books. He has
lost fortune, but he has gained
the profound esteem of every
man and woman who knows The
worth Of honor and Of chivaIrous
probity.
The fine trait which has thus
cropped out in one of Mark
Twain s concrete acts is typical of
the spirit Of his writings. 1t
furnishes one good reason why
his humor has lasted and WHY his
works continue to be read bv
cultivated persons everywhere.
His fun is never flippant nor
coarse. Though no man can
provoke laughter more irreslsti-
bly,, his humor always has soms~
thing of the authors own moral
dignity in it, or underlying it.
Americans may we'll elevate Mark
Twain to the position of dean of
all living authors.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
Value Of Cotton Seed
1t is Agreed That the Time Will
Como When Cotton Seed
Will Yield as Much to
the Acre as Corn or
Wheat.

MIR K Lehman johnson, of
Clemson College, S G., has IN ar
ticle in late number of the
Forum, in which he further ex>
hibitS the value of cotton seed and
its especial value in connection
with the cattle business. His
idea is that all the seed should he
put through cotton seed oil mill,
that the oil should be used for
culinary purposes after proper
refining, and the hulIs and meal
should he used for cattle feed and
the cattle manure returned to the
farm. He exhibits tables in
which the intrinsic value of the
cotton seed is compared to that of
wheat and corn, and undertakes
to show that the time will prob>
ably come when the cotton seei
will weld as much to the farmer
per acre of the ground planted as
corn or wheat This is exclusive
of the lint entirely. Even the
oil may he mixed with beef suet
to make very excellent quality
of cooking mate ial to take tho
place of lard, and this possibility
again emphasizes the Importance
of cattle raising in the cotton
growing area.
1t would seem that the growing
of cattle and the growing Of cot
ton are of importance each to tho
other, and also that tho cotton
seed, or rather the products of the
cotton seed, contribute to a very
large degree, to the econo nical
raising of cattle and, therefore,
to the profit of the business.
The reverse of this proposition is
also true, that IS, that the raising
OF cattle on cotton farm con-
tributes to the economical pros
ductiOn of cotton and to the bet
terment of its quality.
Those farmers who fret cona
to a full understanding of these
two values and of the best way in
which to make each contribute to
the other will find II very consid>
ersbls profit by taking advantage
of the improved methods suggest
ed by Mr. johnson in his article
in The Forum and in various lit
tie pamphlets that he has issued
heretofore.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03

Total for 7
Territories .66s .313 752,9l5 S9,5SI
The Alaskan figures are derived
from partial data only, and all re-
turns for Alaska and for certain
military organizations stationed
abroad, principally in the Philip
pines, has not yet been received.
Bulletins will be issued for the
various minor civil divisions in
the different States and Territories
as fast as possible. The entire
number, il i. expected, will bo
ready for the public use before
the first of January.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
NO RIGHT TO UaLINEsS

The woman who is lovely in
face, form and temper will always
have friends, buC one who would
be attractive must keep her health.
If she is weak, sickly and all run
down, she will he nervous and ir-
ritsble. If she has constipation
or kidney trouble, her impure
blood will cause plmpIes, bIotches,
skin eruptions and wretched
complexion. Electric Bitters is
the best medicine in the world to
regulate stomach, liver and kid
neys and to purify the blood. 1t
gives strong nerves. bright eyes,
smooth, veIvety skin, rich com
plexion. 1t will make a good
looking, charming woman of a
run down invalid Only so cents
at Crawford Bros Drug store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
The United Sta ss A 5rees with
tho British German Agreement.

Washington, Oct 81 The state
department today made public
the BrItish-Gsrman agreement re>
specting the maintenance of tho
"Opon door" and territorial in,
tegrity of China, with the answer
the United States sent in dupIi-
Gates to each of the principals to
the agreement. The United States
heartily endorses the open door
and territorial integrity policy,
but,expresses no opinion regarding
other clauses.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
Notice Of Election.
For Presidential Electors and
Representatives in the 57th
Congress of the United States.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
oUNTY OF LANCASTER.
= NOTICE is hereby given that an
y elec.iUn viii be held al the sever
II rr- 'incts established by law ia
Lancaster county ou
TU ESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1900.
for nine Presidential El-ctors, and for
u Representa- i've IN the Fifty-Seyenth
Congress Of The United states, 5th
Congre 81 Onai District
Polls at each voting preciuct will be
o! ened at o'clUck ~ and closed al
1 o'c o-k p m
The following named persons have
hcen appointed
MANAGERS OF ELECTION:
Laucaster c III N b Cousart. ] G.
Foster and l. = Elliott.
Beiair-J j Perry, II X Hall and J
u Harris
Van Wyck-G l. Vaughan, r Fl
Delta ey ana J w Bates
VhornwrIl Pace j Il Sistare. r +
Cup and w Ike Williams.
tarmel-A II carter. A w Hicklin
anH w + rNanlaudingham.
Montg"mery-J K Hurber. l.
Brown ana John Beckham
IL ~ath SprInl s-Hilliard Duncan.
Andrew Mobley ard O w Hendrix.
New cut p Williams. J w sui.
Ivan and Palmer Flyn
Kershaw-A y Cauthen. w n
Montgomery and II G Horton.
EIgrn-J =. hagius, j. NJ. White
and q +, Ferguson.
Welches- g. c Welch. JasDer
Horton and u l. HInson.
Fiat Creek-w Faile, G. Frank
cook anu w L Pitman.
TaXahaw-W = McMauus. w i
Bel& and p Ingram.
Tradesviite-H s PlyIer, J ID :
Plyler and w J Funderburk.
Dwight-E b Lingle, II w Taylor
and o Porter.
Pnmus-W B Miller. J w Black
mon al B + Adams.
The ballot boxes in the precincts
must he 80 located as t. he in view of
persons outsid, the polling place dur.
ing the time of the election.
a space or enclosure separate and
distinct from that used by the Man
ayers OF the State Election, must be
rallied of or otherwise provided, at
each precinct, uuder direction OF the
undersigned.
But one voter must be allowed to
enter any voting place at Time. and
NJ one Except The Man. gers must be
allowed to speak to the voter while in
the voting place casting his vote.
For further instruction see notice Of
commissioners of state Election.
One Of the Ma ayers AZ each pre-
cinct named above must call upon the
Board OF Commissioners for FsderaI
Election at Lancaster c n, on Satur-
dag. November Bird, 1900. to receive
ballot boxes, poll list, and instlu,.
tons, and TO be qualified.
j. Wyiie Porter,
j T. Blackmon,
/. j tunderburk
commissioners Of Federal f. ectiOn.
Lancaster c n, = G., Oct l7th 1900
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
$4,000 People
On the State Fair Grounds.

Columbia, S G, Nov 1.-The
crowds at the fair today are un-
precedentsd. They are sstima-
ted at between 25, 900 and 80, 600.
The people could hardly get
around the fair grounds, and the
fakirs and the sausage men did a
big business.
The Clcmson-C Carolina football
game attracted a large crowd of
fully 5000 people, who cheered
their favorites. The Clemson
team was too strong for the Caro-
lima line, and they broLs through
for 81 to Carolina 0. Both teams
played good ball. No one was
seriously hurt.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
CLERK s SALE.
STATE OF, SOUTH CAROLINA,
LANCASTER COUNTY.

In the Common Pleas
Sarah Rebecca Caskey. ct at, Plain
tfis.
against
Jasper n, Caskey, ct at Defendants.
pY virtue OF an Order made in the
- above case by Judge J & Klugh,
dated Sc t. 2i. 1900, / will sell at l.ub-
lie auction at Lancaster court house
within the legal hours OF sale, on tho
First No'.Iost f,I Noo"mber. neat,
All that piece. parcel or trart of land
being, lying ana situate IN ane Creek
Township iu the county OF Lancaster
in the state of south Carolina con-
tanning
200 Acrcs, More or Less,
and bounded North by lands of Leroy
Springs, (f rm-rly the Ewin Iands),
East by lauds of II n Soweli (former>
~ Wi liams' Iaud) South by the public
road leadi z from Browns Ferry on
the atawh, River to Lancaster court
house, aud West by lands of J e.
Sowell formerly the J Nj Green lands)
the same being known as the Jno.
ID askey home place.
paS~ Terms of Sale: CASH.
Purchaser to pay .or all ! ecesssry
papers,
w S l. PORTER
G.. G.. G. p. l.. @.
Green & Hines Plaintifs' Attys.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.
Complaint not Served

Complaint not Served)
STATE OF SOJrA ROLINA.
LANCASTER COUNTY.
Court of Common Ptess
Desina Jane Miller, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Andrew J McWhir er. Josepb u.
scott, "erjamin Scott, w. tapers
Scott, Lida E' ~cIsIer. Kiucv
Gofnrth, Sarah I. ~mi,h. Hattie
Arthur annie Go'orth. Lronora
Smith. Alice Il. Fisher. William &.
McWhirter, John g. McWhirter,
William Il + Ter, }. J. Fowler. T.
Hart, .. r. Fowler. a Brown
ID. j Fow er, =. &. Igginboiham,
Emory ; Fowler William Fowler,
Joun w Story, Madora Whlte and
George |. &. New hirter as Admin
i~trator of the personal estate of John
w McWhirler, deceased, De-
Pendants.
To the Defendants above named:
You are hereby summoned aud re
qhlreh TO answe- the complaint in this
"ctI"m, which is on fife in the office of
tie Clerk uf the Cnur, If Lancaster
county, = aud TO serve a copy T
your answer to the said complaint on
the sub. crrberS at Ihe', ,flice n; New
Herry court house, South carolina
wlihin twent> days after the service
hereO; exclusive of the day of such
service; aud If yOu faiI to answer the
com nlaiut within the time aforesaid
th' Pianttf- n Ihls action VIII apply
10 the court for the relief demanded
in til" com plnint
Dated October S, a. j 1900
HUNT IL HUNT,
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
l. > w : i Porter, CCCLC.
TO Andrew J. McWhirter, w.
ap"rs scott, Sarah =. smith Leo
ora -nith. lice b Fisher, William
&. McWhirter John {. McWhir er,
William Il. Fowler. J Fowler. f. .
\ tiarL. O, +. FJwl,r, a. &. Brown,
ID. j Fowler, =. { Higgiubotham
Emory = Fow or and " iiIiam Fowl
er. non PRESIDENT DESCENDANTS above
banned:
TAKE NGTICE that te com.
plaiut M this action was / il 10Th day
OF Octuber. 1900, ii q in the flee Of
W. l.. Porter. Clerk ofthe Court of
Common Plens for Lancaster county
III id state of South carolina.
HUT Il Hunt,
Plaintiffs y ATTORNEYS.
Dated Oct, 10th, l9O0.-6w
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
Thirteen FilliOnS Gained in
Ten Years.
Population of the United States
Announced as 76, ,295, ,22O-
South Carolina has /,
340,212.

Washington, Get 3O-The Of
fetal announcement of tho total
population of the United States
for 1900 Is 76, 295, ,22O, of which
a, 627, 9O7 are contained in the
As States representing approxi-
mateIy the population to be used
for apportionment purposes. There
Is total of 1874, 15S Indians not
taxed. The total population in
1890, with which the aggregate
population of the present census
should he compared, was SO, ,1G9,
756. Taking tho 1890 popula-
tion as a basis, there has been Il
gain in population of 13, 225, 454
during the past 10 years, repre-
sentiug an increase of nearly y
per cent.
Following is the official announ
cement of tho population of the
United States. The figures in
the first column represent the
csnsus for 1900 and the second
for 1890, and the third column
e H.,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03

1t is said that Circuit Judge
Buchanan whose tenure of office is
short will not stand for re- election
Lawyers and laymen throughout
the State would be grateful to a
legislature that should place Judge
Joshua ii Hudson again on the
bench. Spa" !anburg Journal.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
EDITOR AND MANAGER
Rev, John Owen Fatally Shot.
Details of How the Shocking Ac-
cident Occurred.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Johnston, Oct 31.-The Rev
John Owen drove out to Mr.
GamewelI Nj Smiths to get some
rough forage for his stock. He
brought his dog and gun to kill a
partridge for sick friend.
When reaching Mr. Smiths and
finding him gone to Edgetield, he
and Mr. Walter II Smith, the
youngest son OF Mr. Gamewell
Smith, went out hunting. Ia a
few minutes they got into drove
of partridges and began shooting.
MIR Smith was loading his gun in
a hurry and a partridge flew over
his head Smith went TO cock his
gun, when the hammer slipped out
of his thumb before it got locked,
and tho entire load entered the
right side Of the Rev Mr. Owen
about the vest pocket Mr. Owen
stood still for minute, helping
Walter pull the vads out, then he
fell, begging Walter not to leave
him, that he would be dead before
he could return. However, Mr.
Smith became alarmed and soon
assistance arrived. He was car
ried to tho residence of Mr. Game
well Smith. In a short while Drs
MobIey, Strother and Cox were
with him, and after consultation,
Drs Wright and Moure of
Augusta were telegraphed for,
who came on the midnight train.
The train stopped at Mr. Smith S
place for them to get off. There
is no possible chance for his re
covery. Though he is man of
powerful will power, his time is
short. He called his wife to his
side during the night, and talked
to her about his business affairs,
telling her he knew his time was
close and never to think hard of
Walter, for it was pure acci-
dent.
Everything is being done that
can be done by both medical aid
and loving friends.
The accident took place about
$50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
Mr. Owen is thought to DO dying
at this hour, Q p m. All Ct his
family haS been telegraphed for.
The Rev Mr. Owen is pastor of
tho JC Chnston Methodist circuit,
and is a devoted man to his family
and work. Everybody extends
sympathy to both families.
REV. JOHN OWEN DIES OF WOUNDS.
Johnston, Nov 1-Rev. John
Owen died at 6 O'Clock this after
noon. All of his family was
present. Revs. Hodges, Robin
son, Hudson, Davis and Ander>
son were with him in his last
moments. He suffered very lit
tie pain since he was shot. At11
O'Clock today he made a statement
in writing, stating that Mr.. Walter
Smith was not to be blamed i'm
the lsast-that it was an accident.
He will be buried at Mt. Olivet
cemetery at II O'Clock tomorrow.
1t is one of the saddest accident.
that ever happened in this COM
munity. Mr.. Owen was perfectly
conscious until the last minutes
He expressed himself willing and
ready to 90.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
81 "6 rxR ANNU v

WAN rED-ACTIVE MAN OF good
{ hsrscter to deliver and collect in
South tarol.na for old established
manu- featuring wholesale house. 5000
n y'ar sure pay. Honesty more than
expert nee required. Oul reference.
any bank in any city Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. Manu-
fscturers, Third Floor, 334 Dearborn
st Chicago
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
100

Dr. r.. DetchOn'S AHtI DinreHC.
May he worth to you more than SIO0
if you have chid who SOILS bedding
from incOnteuence Of water during
rleep. Cures old and young alike. II
srests the trouble at once. 81. Sold
by Jf MacEey IL Co, Drugg ist, Ian
Ster, = &.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions
rob life of joy. Bucklen' s
Arnica Salve, cures them; also
Old Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers. Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chill
blsins. Best Pile cure on earth.
Drives out Pains and Aches.
Only 25 cts n box. Cure guar.
anteed. Sold by Crawford Bros
Druggist.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03

Notice to Debtors and Creditors
Of l. NJ PIylcr, Deceased.
A iL Persons indebted to the estate
"a Of p. NJ. Piyler, deceased will
come forward AT once and make settle
meni wi h the Undersigned. Person
having claims "a ainst said estate VI i'll
present them, duly verified, to the
undersigned,
w b PLTEER,
Cue. w. PI YLER.
Executors.
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Pay your subscription to The
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Cure Cold in Head,

Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Ouinine, easy
TO take and quick to cure cold in head and sore
throat.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
NOTICE !!

70 the taxpayers Of Lancaster county.
The Treasurer's Office will be open
for the collection "f taxes for the fisca,
ear 1900. on the 18th day of October
and will close the 3lst day OF Deem
bpr 1900
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
An Entire Town Destroyed by
the Earthquake.

Caracas, Venezula, Oct 30
Yesterdays earthquake destroyed
the town Of Guarenas, resulting
IN the loss of 25 liyes. Nearly
the entire population of Caracas
passed last night IN the streets or
squares of the city. Slight
tremors following the severe
shocks, have recurred at varying
intervals and still continue.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03
AN ISLET DISAPPEARS.

Caracas, Venezuela, Oct 81
Further details received regard
ing the earthquake of Monday
last show that San Casimiro, Qua
and Charallano were entirely de
stroyed. An isIet situated at the
mouth Of the Neveri river has dis
appeared. AT Tacarigua, Brochio
and Curiepe the damage done was
considerable. There are many
dead and injured. Railroad and
telephone communication is inter-
rupted. Railroad service between
La Guayma and Caracas was re,
sumed this morning.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-11-03

commissioners Of Federal T. ection.
Lancaster II, y G., Oct l7th 1900
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-21

Biddeford, July 2O.-Sometime be-
tween Saturday afternoon and Monday
evening the residence of Harry P. Gar
land on North street. Saco, was entered
and thoroughly Ansacked from top to
bottom. Entrance was gained by pry-
ing open a window IN the sitting loom
with jimmy or some other iron instru-
ment.
A hasty investigation this forenoon
failed to determine whether anything
had been stolen from the house, but Mr..
Garland thought that some silverware
that belonged to the dining table had
been carried away by the party who
made the entrance. Whether anything
else had been stolen could only be ascer-
tanned by communication with his family
at Naples where they are spending a
vacation.
A remarkable feature of the break is
that it was not discovered until this
morning that one had been made.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-21
MIR. WOOLEY ACCEPTs.

Chicago, July 90 John G. Wooley,
prohibition candidate for the Presidency
of the United States was formally noti-
fled of his nomination at a meeting held
tonight in Central Music hall. The hall
was crowded by the members of the party
and the speeches of Samuel Dickie of AL
bion, Mich, who acted as chairman OF
the national committee who placed Mr..
Wooley in nomination, and of Mr..
Wooley, were received with great enthu-
siasm.
Oliver w. Stewart, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee for the state of Illinois
presided.
Mr. Wooley accepted the nomination
saying:
II accept this nomination, not as the
leader of a forlorn hope but as the color
bearer in the next and greatest forward
movement of humanity. Our success de-
pends upon the advancement of no candi-
date, Our issue is our real nominee and
If but half a million Christian men be
true we Will elect it on the 9th Of NOvem-
ber.''
At the conclusion of the speech of ac-
ceptanee by Mr.. WOoley short addresses
were made by different members of the
notification committee.
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-21

Owing to the fact that his train did not
stop during the morning he could not
be reached bafore he arrived at Canton.
He reached there at 30 Central time)
and the message was handed to him five
minutes afterwards.
Scarcely had the cheering news of the
cablegram reached Secretary Hay before
Minister WI came tearing down the
asphalt streets from his legation in his
automobile, bearing in his own hands
the precious message from Mr.. Conger.
The minister was perspiring and almost
speechless with pleasurabIe excitement,
and even the swift new elevator in the
state department. scarcely could meet
his demand for haste in reaching Score
tary Hay.
The secretary already had prepared
himself for the ministers appearance,
but nevertheless not knowing the nature
of Mr.. Conger's communication, he sat
in suppressed anxiety to receive the mes
sage.
MIR. WI himself was ignorant of what
he had in bis hand because the message
was in the state department. cipher; an
apparently meaningless mass of figures
and periods.
Secretary Hay at once called for Second
Assistant Secretary Adee, and the two
distinguished officials themselves set to
work to translate the cipher into English,
This occupied nearly half an hour. The
first movement OF Secretary Hay upon de-
ciphering the message was to make o
copy and dispatch this by messenger in
haste to the White House, with a request
to the telegraphers there to forward it at
the earliest moment to President Mc
Kinley for his information.
Then Secretary Hay remembering the
intense public anxiety to have tidings
from the Americans in Pekin, caused his
private secretary to prepare copies OF
the messages he received, thoughtfully
accompanying them with an eXplana-
tory statement that these copies were
given to the newspaper men who, by
this time, scenting the fact that news or
the greatest importance had come, were
croWding the broad corridor before the
secretary IS office,
Then Secretary Hay betook himself TO
the war department. to convey the news
in person to Secretary Root and Secre-
tary Long, who were together at the time.
After the short consultation in Seere-
tary Roots office, Secretary Long upon
emerging into the corridor, was shOwered
with congratulate 0ns by q large GhrOng
of department employees and newspaper
men who cOngregated there AS the one
member OF the cabinet who has cOnsls-
tentIy maintained during the dark days
in which others had given up all hope
of the safety of the foreigners in Pekin
the news that our minister was alive
a few days ago, was much in the nature
of personal triumph for him.