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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-11-14
HISTORY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY.
DR.. W. T. Brooker is Engaged in a No.
Bile and Patriotic Work.

Bile and Patriotic Work.
Some one made the startling re
mark that all history was true, and
escaped from the apparent dilemma
by adding that anything which was
a3:rvs was not history. However
S.s nay oe, the fact remains that
;bars hass been very many incidents
aa5 oceu. .rences which 60 to make
yas ecm olete history of any coun-
ny or 'ple which have peverbeen-
res9~ae& and which quickly pass
traU 80 minds of men, or are
5s-Ae@ 5own only through the mists
of traditions and must ultimately be
lost forever. This is painfully true
OF many events which occurred in
the earlier years of the history OF
that part Of South Caroline which
now constitutes the county OF
Lexington. In colonial years and
during the American Revolution the
great highways from Augusta to
Camden and from Charleston to the
forts in the Piedmont passed through
the section of country now known
as Lexington. The forests here once
resounded to the warwhoop OF the
willy Indian, while the lonely ps:h-
ways were pressed by the quiet and
cautious footsteps of the pioneers OF
civilization. The chi7alric Mariou,
the Game Sumter, with Greene and
VIM. Washington and Light Horse
Harry Lee and the earlier Hsmp-
tons with their heroic followers bat
tied here against the disciplined ar
mics Ct Tarleton and Rswdon and
their treacherous Tory allies.
Living in land of heroes, amid
localities noted for stirring and 70
mantle incidents and daring deeds
which once thrilled a wondering
world, we are silent and suffer the
golden moments to pass without an
effort to rescue from the fading past
the brave acts of our patriotic and
self sacrificing forefsthers. Tread
ing on historic ground uumindful of
the debt we owe those who gave US
the proud heritage we now eujoy, We
are leaving everything to tradition,
while the interesting legends If
glorious past are passing away with
the lives of our older men. The
writer mourns now over lost oppor-
tunities when he realizes that many
from whom he has heard the stories
of bygone days are no longer among
the living, and many fruitful sources
Of much desired information are be-
yond his reach forever.
Longer delay will not, however,
render less difficult the self imposed
task and he hopes soon to begin a
series of papers with the purpose OF
placing on the record, and within the
reach of the future historian many
authentic facts now in his possession.
The field has only been very par
TALLY cleaned and he looks with con-
6dence for additional information
from time to time feeling sure that
there are country loving people who
will come to bis aid and place in bis
possession everything of interest
connected with the history OF the
| county.
he desires to acknowledge here
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b;s indebtedness to "a number OF intel
lieent and thoughtful men for much
inform alton already supplied and Is
waiting with confidence for many
other interesting facts which are
promised.
1t is believed that good men every
where will realize the importance OF
the work as it progresses, and that
nothing which ought to be written
will be withheld. When the truth Is
fully told our county will move up
iuto the front rank of the warning
sections of the Revolution.
There are many names among those
who have gone before US who earned
the right to page in the history OF
their times, who are almost forgotten
now. There are families around US
whose names have been favorably
known since the revocation OF the
Edict of Nantes. Among the first
:,ames occurring to US when recall
ng the distant past is that OF the
larring and lovely Emily Geiger'
whose romantic life's story has never
,een properly told. Then comes the
rave Mrs. Mary Kinsler and the
anne of the undaunted Godfrey
oreher naturally follows; while
,mong a long line of worthless ap
YEAR prominently the names OF Mi
,ha' Lining, the Threwitts broth.
'rs, Llewellyn and John. johannes
Kinsler, Herman Hans Conrad Won
G iger, Yost Meetze, VIM. Taylor,
Daniel Cbupp, J. Sanders Guignard,
Ernest Henry David Muller, Greg
ory Clark, james Calk and Tateman
and Saylor and others among the
soldiers of the Continental army 70
less worthy. Then there are stories
of the Tory leaders-Pepper and
Hogabook and others who won an
unenviable notoriety.
There are scenes of bloody con-
.ests here also. Marion's Corner,
Lynch's Pond, Concord Church, Clay
Springs, CRANKY and mapy other
points not mentioned in the written
histories. -.-----i--------~+
Accounts OF earlier churches, aca>-
denies, bomesteads, roadways, fer
ries aud other things perhaps might
properly appear.
The purpose Of this paper is to
get this important subject before the
people in order that those who are in
possession of anything of any nature
which ought to be preserved, and
who are willing to render assistance.
will have the opportunity to place
the information in the bands of the
compiler.
The first paper will be an attempt
to write the true story OF Emily
G-iger, as far as the facts can be OBJ
tained, and will probably appear after
the lapse of a few weeks-being de
layed only with the hope of acquir-
ing additional information with refer
ence to this interesting historical
character.
Other articles will follow from
time to time as opportunity is af-
forded if the writer is permitted to
accomplish his present purpose.
Meantime be begs the aid and coop
GRAFTON of all those who may be in
q position to render service. No at
tempt at chronological order will be
made at thi; time, and the right is
reserved to correct errors when they
are shown to be errors, and to add
other facts, il subsequent papers,
when they are shown to be facts.
W. T. Brooker.
Swansea. S. G, November 8, 1900
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1t Saved His Leg.

PA Danforth, of LAGRANGE, Ga,
suffered intensely for six moaths
with frightful running sore on his
leg, but writes that Blcklen's Arnica
Salve wholly cured it in ten days.
For Ulcers, Wounds, Burns, Boils,
Pain or Piles it's the best salve in the
world. Care guaranteed. Only Csc.
Sold os ] E Kaufman, druggist.
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home until be had recovered from
the fatigue Of campaigning. he de-
MED the report that he would remove
from Nebraska and make Texas his
home.
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g. N. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
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THE PROSPERITY ARGUMENT WON.
Mr.. Bryan Makes Statement Concern.
inq Election Results.

Lincoln. Nebraska, November g.
VIM j. Bryan toright gave out the
following statement concerning the
election:
"The result was surprise to nae
and the magnitude of the Republ:-
can victory was surprise 10 our op-
ponents as we'll as those who voted
our ticket. 1t is impossible to ana
lyze the returns until they are more
complete, but speaking generally We
seem to have gained in the large
cities and to have lost in the smaller
cities and in the country.
The Republicans were able TO &C.
cure tickets or passes for all their
voters who were away from home,
and this gave them considerable ad
vantage. We have no way OF know :
ing at this time how much money
was spent in the purchase of votes
and in colonization. But while these
would account for some of the Re-
publican gains, they could not &C
count for the widespread increase in
the Republican vote. The prosperity
- .Zss iarchably the most po.
tent one used Dy
They compared present conditions
with the panic times Of 1893 to 1896
and this argument had weight with
those who did not stop to consider
the reasons for the change. The ap-
peal stand by the President while
the war is on had a great deal of in
auence among those who did not re-
alize that a war against the doctrine
of self government in the Philip
pines must react upon US in this
country. We made an honest fight
upon an honest platform, and having
done our duty as We saw: it, We have
nothing to regret.
eve are defeated but not discour-
agei. The fight must go on. I am
sure that the Republican policies will
be repudiated by the people when
the tendencies of these policies are
fully understood. The contest be.
tween plutocracy and democracy can
not end until one or the other is CON-
pletely triumphant"
Concerning himself Mr.. Bryan
said:
II have come out of the campaign
With perfect health and clear con-
science. I did my most to bring sue
cess to the principles for which I
stood. Mr.. Stevenson did all that be
could; Senator Jones and the mem
bers Of the Democratic, Populist, Sill
yer Republicans and Anti Imperial
lists did all they could. Mr.. Hearst
and bis associates in the club organi-
zation put forth their best efforts.
our newspapers, our campaign speak
ers and our local organizations did
their part also. I have no fault
to find and no reproaches. /
shall continue to take an active inter-
est in politics as long as I live. I be-
lieve it to be the duty of citizens to do
80, and in addition to my interest as
a citizen, I feel that it will require a
life time of work to repay the politi'
cal friends who have done 30 much
for me. I shall not be a senatorial
candidate before the legislature which
has been elected. Senator Allen de-
serves the senatorsbip which goes to
to the Populists. Mr.. Hitchcock and
Mr.. ". II. Thompson are avowed
candidates for the other senatorship,
They both deserve we'll of the party,
and I am too grateful to them fol
past support to stand in their way
even if desired seat in the sen
ate"
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Lemons, Bananas and Apples, ss
tie Bazaar.
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BEESWAX WANTED
THE
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COLUMBIA, S. @.

CAPITAL, 500 600 90
SURPLUS $4,000 90
ESTABLISHED 1871.
JAMES WOODROW, President.
JULIUS VALE KER. Vice President
:EROME b. SAWYER, Cashier.
DIRECTORS-James Woodrow. John 4
Crawford. Julius e. Walker, G. Fitzsim.
mons, ". G. Wright, W. 81. Gibbes
John T. Sloan, T. T. Moore, j. L. MINI
naugh. 4. S. Joynes.
g7HIS BANK SOLICrrS A SHARE, IF
not all, of your business, and will
grant every favor consistent with safe and
sound banking.
January 90. 1S97-1v.
When writing mention the Dispatch.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
ANTI-IMPERIALISTS MEET.
Many Members Of The National Party are Also
Among Them.
American People Must Spurn "Jhe
Imperial Crown which Mckinley
Prefers TO Them"

indianapolis Ind, Aug. 1j.-The anti
imperialst convention met in Tomiu-
son Hall at II o'clock this morning Be-
tween three hundred and four hundred
delegates We're present Besides the
regular members of the league many
members OF the National party were
present. Many visitors occupied seats
IN the gallery George NJ Mercer OF
Philadelphia called the meeting TO or
der and after prayer by Reverend Her
bert s Bigelow Of Cincinnati the Dec
laraton Of Independence was read by
Prof Albert II. Tolman Of the Uniyer-
slty Of Chicago Edwin Burritt Smith
Of Chicago was selected for temporary
chairman, and Irving WinsiOw OF BOs-
ton and W. j Mi2e OF Chicago Tor tenn
porary secretaries.
The committees on resolutions and
credentials were then appointed.
Chairman Smith in taking the gayel
said IN part;
The American people must once FOR
all put away the imperial crown which
Mckinley prefers 90 them. A self
governing people cannot acquire and
hold power % rule others, The proposal
that the people Of the United States
are. or can be, source Of government
whether good or bad for "a purchased
or conquered people wholly ignores the
basis OF the Republic and does violence
20 It's most cherished ideal. They are
organized 10 govern themselves, Their
government is an expression. not
source Of authority Neither they or
their government can exercise legiti-
mate authority over any but citizens
Of the Republic There is place for
none but citizens beneath the American
flag
IT therefore follows that all who
cherish American liberty AN who be-
lieye Ia the universal application Of
the principles OF the Declaration OF In
dependence. an who would perceive the
supremacy OF the Constitution. an who
with Abraham Lincoln, would repuIse
the vanguard the miners and s9ppers
OF returning dospotism, should In the
coming election withhold their votes
from Mckinley
We propose 20 disregard an minor
questions and issues while We drive
from the temple those who have be-
trayed the law OF the nations life"
The committee on permanent organi-
cation reported In favor Of eX-Goyern6r
George s. Boutwell, Of Massachusetts,
for permanent president Of the conven-
ton
Much regret was expressed by the
delegates at the absence OF Carl
Schurz and Bourke Cochran,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
ARREST OF
THREE BAD MEN.
Alleged Couuterfeters Hauled In
at Bingham,
Graners are Dropped ON to by an OH
Ger one Of Them shows Fight
Nerve aud Gun Pacincs Him.
SPECIAL 10 THE "NEWsD

Bingham. Aug. l5-Deputy Sheriff
Haaston arrested three bad looking
men at this place about midnight last
night. The charge against them Is
that Of counterfelung. and when the
officer attempted 20 make the arrest
one of the men showed fight, but the
sherins nerve and gun were very ef.
factive pac.dcators. They would not
give their names. the only words that
could Boz got out OF them in regard to
their titles. were that they were Mr..
smooth Mr. Sly. and Mr. Slick per-
haps before they get through with their
present difficulty they win recognize
IN the light OF the situation, that those
words are misnJmeTs 90 some extent.
These men came into town yesterday
afternoon presumably from salt Lake.
They shambled easily up 90 the nearest
saloon. and called for the drinks.
Presently they were seized with a burn
ing desire 10 play the slot machine, but
they had no smaller change than "a dol.
lar The bartender, an 0bHgine fel-
low, willingly made change for them,
and after playing the machine 90 the
extent OF the price Of cigar they
shambled out onto the street and into
another saloon and thus they visited
every saloon In town. playing the same
bin. and succeeding in busting up
enough dollars 20 get their pockets
filled with small change.
Their actions We're too transparent.
some wiseacre suspected something
and then there was an Investigation
made. with the result that the local
saloon men and many others disc0v-
cred that they had exchanged good
nlckels and dimes for alleged dollars
that were not worth the energy Il
would require 90 throw them away.
Deputy Heaston was notified and AZ
ter a search Of a few hours be- came
upon the three nondescripts and took
them In custody. They We're taken 10
Salt Lake this afternoon 90 appear be-
fore United States Commissioner
Twomey 10 answer 20 the grave charge
as already indicated.
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Roosevelt's Itinerary.

Chicago Ills. Aug 1j-Nice Chair
man Henry G.. Payne received ot Re-
publican headquarters this morning a
copy Of the itinerary VI Governor
Roosevelt, as FAR as agreed upon by the
governor and the national committee
Governor Roosevelt win make his first
speech at Detroit, September 6. He
win speak az Grand Rapids sept O.
South Bend Sept @ Lacrosse. WIS.
Sept no. From Lacrosse Governor
Roosevelt viii visit South Dakota North
Dakota. Montana. Idaho, Utah. Nyo-
ming, Colorado Kansas, Nebraska,
Iowa, Illinois Indiana. Kentucky ohio.
West Virginia ana Maryland finishing
his speeohmakIug ln New York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
WOODMEN ARE HERE.
Celebrated WoOd-Choppers Will Enjoy
Season Of Business aud Pleasure.

The delegates 10 the sixth biennial
session OF the Woodmen OF the World
have arrived IN the city and are now In
business session at the odd Fellows
building on Market street The Women
Of Woodcraft are also ln session in an
other room OF the same building. The
most distinguished members OF the or
der In the Pacific Jurisdiction are In at.
tendance and there are some visitors
who have come nearly across the com
tinent
This evening a reception viii be given
IN the Theater beginning az $50 o'clock
The following program has been pre-.
pared.
Music by the orchestra; Introductory
address. Chairman G., J. Douglas, ad-
dress OF welcome by his eNce.lency.
Heber N. Wells Governor OF Utah: ad.
dress Of welcome by Mayor Thompson,
music; response by f. A. Falkenberg.
head consul Pacific jurisdiction Wood
men OF the World; solo orchestra, ad.
dress. ]. =. Meakin. music, orchestra.
The committee In charge viii be z. l.
Douglas, II Simon, G. j. Spencer
At meeting OF the Salt Lake camp
No 30, last evening at which most OF
the officers OF the head camp were pres
ent, IL was decided 90 give a grand
street parade Thursday night at S
o'clock. In which every. man With-an-
AK viii take part. The parade will start
from I. q. O. +. hall and viii be COM
posed OF floats, degree teams. marching
clubs, bands. etc
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
South Omaha Fugltiycs.

Sacramento. Cal, Aug l5--Robert b.
Hall. a fugitive from Justice haiIiug
from South Omaha. was arrested in
this city today upon the arrival of the
train from the east. Hall is accused
OF having stolen large sums OF money
from farmers, f0r which he had acted
as collector He admits having taken
the money and says be ded from Oma-
h0 90 Cheyenne whore De started 90
enlist in the army and get out Of The
country. The arrest was made at the
request OF the chief " police Of Chey-
puue
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
MAY REPLACE BUILDING.
Concern Occupied by Utah Bedding
Company May BE Rebuilt.

The directors Of zion's Savings Bank
viii decide In a few days whether or not
the building owned by the bank. which
was burned down on Monday win be
replaced Mir Valentine OF the Utah
Bedding and Manufacturing company,
which occupied the building, said that
n the bank would replace the house at
once, the company would be pleased TO
stay on the same spot but II the build
Ing were not replaced az an early date
be would have to cast about FOR new
site,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
A FRlGHTFUL DEATH,
Clarence Jackson Has a Fatal Ride on
a Moving Machine.

The sad news reached Mr. and Mrs
Orrn Hatch Of South Bountifu last
evening that their grandson, Clarence
Jackson, had been killed near bis home
al Randolph.
The young man was fatally cut by a
moving machine knife The particulars
regarding he dreadful affair ar, quite
meager. but the boy was engaged .D
moving hay, when his team became
frightened and ran away N0ung jack
son, d is conjectured. was thrown Boo
front OF the knife and was torn 90
death
The young man was only sixteen
years Of age. and Is the son ~ David
and Amelia Jackson, who live near
Randolph The father ot the boy zee
Gently returned from a mission
MI and Mrs Hatch left this morn.
ing for Randolph, 90 attend the funeral
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15

railway, and the maid and servants In
the Huntington household.
The train consisted OF the two cars,
OHe0nta and Oneonta IL. a smoker and
baggage combined. With the exception
OF the engine the train was owned by
Mr. Huntington. and one in which he
jourueyed TO Kacquctte Lake on Thurs
day last.
The train left Utica at 1l:l0 and VIII
make only one stop, which viii be az
Albany. The arrival In New York viii
probably be- before O'Clock. Every
courtesy possible Is being arranged by
the officials of the road over which the
train IS passing ana the journey is eN-
podited through the train being ac-
corded a clear track and right OF way.
Mr. Ward told q reporter while the ar
rangemeuts for the funeral have not
been completed. n win probably take
place Friday morning from Hr Hunt
ington's late home in New York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
RrNnn,s NInNemcnts.

Chicago. Aug lj,-Mr Bryan am
u0uuccd today that he would go from
Lincoln tI Topeka ON the 22nd Instant
starting early iu the day ana making
several speeches en- route.
Hon. AdDi Stevenson arrived this
morning from Lake Minnetonkl 90 A.
tend the meeting Of Irish societies. Tie
was met at the railroad station boy a
committee from the irish societies and
escorted 90 the Palmer House,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
Republic Railroad.

Spokane. Wash. Aug lj-Clarence
McCuaig a Montreal capitalist. an-
nounces that he has a syndicate ready
10 build a railway from Republic.
Wash. TO Grand Forks 3. q. He said:
we cannot brook any delay There
has been talk by other people OF build
Ing a Die. II they intend 90 build they
must start In a great hurry or be- TOO
late. We have already taken Initial
steps,
McCuaig also announces that
steam locomotive train may Doe started
Immediately from the Republic COM
gauys mill 10 the Eureka Creek
mines.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
Boers Wantto Quit.

Cape Town, Aug. l5-C0mmandaut
prinslo. who surrendered o. Gen Hun
ter july go has arrived here. Tie says
he Is heartily tired OF the war and well
comes the prospect OF peace The COM
mandant added mat a majority OF the
Beers We're disguised with Presiden'
Kruger"
James G. Stowe the L. s. consul gen
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
PLEADED NOT GUILTY,
AlyrO Ady and Mrs, Melyia CalliStcr
Arraigned Today.

In the police court this afternoon. Al
vro Ady and MelyIa Calllstor Uf Gene
terville. who We're arrested last might
boy Sergeant IA Janney, We're arraIEnoI
on the charge OF adultery The come
plants were sworn TO by Sergeant Jan-
ney.
Ady entered his plea first. that gt
not guilty.
Mrs, Calllster was then br0uFh, into
court and pleaded not guilty A bond
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15

Georgetown. Ky, Aug. lj.-Hon. Jno.
Is. Htuiripk spoke today Tor the prose-
auti1n iu closing argument OF The trial
of Former Secretary OF state caleb
Powers. for alleged completely in the
killing Uf Governor Goebci Tie Zee
viewed the testimony in an effort TO
show that the charges In The indict-
mant had been amply proved ~ Wit-
ucsses who We're not Co-conspIrltors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
PICKPOCKETS ABROAD.
A Man Loses $50 and a Ticket 10
Kansas City at Salt Palace.

John Mckee Of Kansas city was
touched by a pickpocket az the salt
Palace last evening and lost $50 and
a railroad ticket from Ogden 10 Kan
sas city. Mr. Mckee thinks his pock-
cts were picked while he mingled with
the crowd coming from the bicycle
arena As soon as he discovered his loss
he reported the matter 10 the police
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-15
BICYCLE CHALLENGE

Roy Uo3r.rt the erstwhle amateur
bicycle Rider ~ this city has chal-
lanr.I ben Green 0r J p. Gum for a
match race Co take place next Tuesday
evening 10 wild bee remembered that
Hadr.r paced oscar Julius IN his race
az ga.d.rs recently. and was therefore
thrown into tle professional class H5a-
g,rts hand ls almost well now. and DE
is riding better than he ever did. Yes
tarlay hs rode several laps at 10
lap clip which Is pretty speedy time.