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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24
SINKING FUND DEFENDED.
Use of 1t to Complete the State
House Opposed. A Friendly
Suit.

Special to The Grecnville News.
Columbia, Feb 21-It has been
about decided by the attorney
general and Senator Mower, both
OF whom arc members of the
sinking fund commission and both
OF whom believe it uncunstitution-
al to use the fund for the purpose
Of completing the State house,
that a test case be brought before
the supreme court. This will he
"friendly" SUIT and it is ex-
pected that the court will render
an immediate decision. Both of
the gentlemen are heartily in favor
of completing the building, as are
all OF the members of the com
mission, but 1t is tn ught best for
everyone concerned that the court
shall give some definite Opt ion
on the question.
The sinking fund commission
will meet during the first week OF
March and the test case will be
instituted soon thereafter.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24
SERIOUS SITUATION CEN
TRIAL AMERICA.
Invasion of Costa Rica by Revo
lutionists From Nicaragua Ex-
pected. United States
Deeply Concerned.

Washington, Feb 21.-A seri,
Gus condition OF affairs exist in
Central America as is shown by
the following kilograms received
by the secretary Of state from Mr.
Merry, the United States minister
at Costa Rica, dated at San Jose,
Feb 90, 1900: "RevoIutionary
invasion expected from Nicaragua.
Martial law dscIared. Troops
moving to the 'front.' -
The news is viewed with con-
siderable apprehension by admin
istration officials, as it PRACTICAL y
amounts to a war between Costa
Rica and Nicaragua, both of which
ale probably moro Intimately as
sociated in the general policy OF
which are probably more intimate
ly associated in the general policy
of the United States than any OF
the countries of the American
continent.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24
SALT RHEUM CURED BY
j JOhnston'S Sarsaparilla
QUART BOTTLES.
Inc only
BOTTLES.
JUST SEEN IN TINE.

q Some
nov
you ,eglect heed the and
tbeb
by right of JOIINSTONS
MISS Abbie j. Rande, of Marshall Mich.
with Il for
and tlen on whole What
those telling
medicine that advertised
enough to house heard
oft
lad
of
trouble down and miserable
The blood life and posivey
by full
"A111e@<AN DRUG S'S>HTH'arSX
e Fo ..
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24
DIR. LESLIE KELLEY DEAD.
Famous as the Inventor of the
Celebrated "Gold Cure"

Los Angeles, Feb DIR Les
lie Kelley, famed as the founder
OF the gold cure for the use of
narcotics and stlmulants, died sud
denly here today.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24
Relief ~ SIX nouns

DIST rs~ing Kidney Il Blad der
~ - reiir' ed i" six hours iy NEW
GREAT >oUTH AMERICAS KIDNEY
UR | l. - great surpri~" on ac
count Of IT. exc-euIug promptu.ss i'm
Ieving al IN hIadd, Lidn.>s
beck III M" or female Relieves re
l"' li"I' of wa'rr almost imm diatri,
u You watt qulct relief nn cure tin is
- HE r-m"d sold bv j + Mackey
-" Druggist Ian, asst So.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24
CLBR KS SALE
STATE o. SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LANCASTER.
l. the Common Pleas

g. tne ON lnOn IleaS
The British and American Mortgage
Eompany. Limited Plaintiff. against
Charlotte r "ster. The Thomas p
Smith McIver 90, and j Harry
Foster, Def ndants
3OY virtue Of an Order made iu the
I'D above case by Judge o. w Bu>
zchansn, q ted October ~. 1899, 1 viii
ariI at pnulic auction at Laucast ter
court house, within the legal hours Of
ssaie o. the
FTsrt "onddy in Mdrch, 1900
the '"Iowi"' d--cribed lot, parce' s or
tracts OF iaud to wi:
Xst All that piece, parce' or tract
of land i, the county of Lam" = er AID
state aforesaid, cJntainin 22J acres,
sfeprc or J.ss, conveyed to IT,. d
feudant, h"u tt II Foster by Mary
R iassnl'iue. Fannie w CuretOn and
Il "a + Brow toy deed dated Fehy
23 1878
e. AL that piece, parcel or tract of
iaui in TIL Enty Of Lauca ter and
Stat" af"T' sal containing 294 acres,
sst0re "r feSs, conveyed l. ine De
&c 'auj, ''hariotte r Foster, ry Eliza
E Hrnwu bN de ii da ell Feby 27th
1879
rhr above traces cOnstitu $40
acre, ~ re- or less lying being anu
situate III 'hr county OF Lancaster a "a
Stat of ~"uth tnr.lina, bounded on
the SOrLu ~ 'auUs of ii ii Gpnch
Aaud- now owned by r B Sowell and
ID ath springs d 90 but formerly
-own-d hy B Erwin r his wife, Mary
Il ErwIu. on the East by la"ds of Il
Ma--ey, j. nrmrriy The Il II Wad
piac on the >uuth by lands of w |.
Rnddey Il q, form riy owned b. D
ElI Dumiap AMI lands f'rneriv he
d' ngiug Ia the estate # VI r. II p Blown
now H"own as the D.gdnle p,r"e, on
thu VS. y lands of w 1, R"diey d
g" f'rmeIiy "wued hy ID Ell Dun ap
sznd Others.
p Hs If e ,"h tract will be exhibited
oh day Of sale
, Ter,us OF sale; - third cash. thc
6aI .':e t" h- paid in equal insta's
m"nt OF uue ani two year ~itn in
tie esl & ON day If SAFE. The Credu
poiu"n~ II tn -al" u - 10 he secured
oY '''e- BON "f t purcha-' r ~ put
che '9 ar m ut age of The pr-mi
seq tn lurc aser of the 9 8 a re
ira - - i"u he fIur-r" m cottage
stand -na insure the sa"e ia some
go e! 'eyu nht. F,r" Insurance nmu
ps''. strd All ley ~hrl Ie ,S~ipnpd a
TO tn lei ~ tn OurI "a addlilnua
'secu it, FIR he cr.'u payments Pu"
cht- or purchasers "f Ell her tract
viii have ~ "p,ion f paw all H.
Ca re rur"u' ser ur purchasers
nih~ 30. wuh the terms Of IA, e
wi % 30 r.i,uD"s or Ih.. laui viii n-.
am " "a y r"s 'd AT the bidder =
TfS
ss Purc' ~rr t. pa. for au ecr- :
ga rpers tur u rng revenu- Stamps
f"e abb laud h,vi < ben aov.r-
nt-."' T. .. " f. IL Nond " IN Feb
rua ' Isl "a" iaviug b I'll Lhen >old
;ant he ,u chhs = having failed 10
'c"m!"y wi h - lerm- If sal, the
asaoi VIII -tld ~ above dyrritsed
AT - rIsN " The fprm~r p ,rcntser
w. ). l.. PORTER,
&. &. &. Z. l. G..
&c " Nyme PIT atty
F-n II. 1870
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24
The Philippine Con mission.

Washington, d G, Feb 21.-
Judge lde, of Vermont, formerly
chief justice of Samoa, and Mr.
Wright, of Tennessee, will be new
members of the Philippine com
mission. One more member is to
be appointed.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24

Pay your subscripitonto
&EDaER!
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24

cures made by DR..
kiimer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great medi-
caltriumph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
DR.. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
Tnr 1-a-s.1..
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24

Owing to some dissatisfaction
in the senate committee with the
terms of the Nicarauga canal
treaty, that document has been
referred to a subcommittee for
further consideration.
~ Su bscribs to THa LEDGER
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24
Juvenile Reiormatory.
ONE EOFTHE CHIEF REFORMS
DF THE RECENT LEGISLA>
TURE.
Bulldogs on the State Farm in
Lexington to be Used-Dlrectors
Will Begin to Make Prepara-
tiOns at Once.
Columbia Record.


forms instituted by the legislature
was the provision for the estab-
Iishment of ref"rmatory in con
nsction with the penitentiary. The
need of such an institution has
long been apparent and a bill
establishing one has been before
several legislatures, but without
receiving favorable action here
tofore.
The objection always has been
the expense connected with the
establishment of such a reforma-
tory. 1t is proposed to use Ger.
tain buildings on the state farm,
in Lexington, and it will not cost
more than $500 to arrange them
properly. The money can be
secured from penitentiary funds.
The board of directors at their
regular monthly meeting in March
are expected to take steps to carry
out the law.
The bill is short and fully ex
plains the intent and purposes Of
the measure. 1t is as follows:
Section /. That the board of
directors and S, printendent of the
state penitentiary are hereby
authorized and required to set
apart so much of the state farm
in the county of Lexington as
may be necessary for such refor-
matorv. They shall also provide
suitable buildings and stockade
for the safe~keeping and comfort
of persons sentenced thereto.
Sec. 2. The superintendent of
the penitentiary is authorized to
use any money on hanl or that
may accrue out of the profits of
the state penitentiary to defray
the expenses incurred in providing 9
such buildings and stockade and
other appurtenances to the state
reformatory farm.
Sec. 3. He shall also appoint
as warded or overseer, persor
who, from practical experience
possesses the ability and qualifica
tions necessary to successfully
carry on the Industries of tn,
reformatory, and to enforce am
maintain proper discipline there
in, and shall remove the same a
will. Salary of the warden shall
be paid out of the profits of tn
state penitentiary
|, Sec. 4. The board of director
. and superintendent Of the peniten
tiary shall make rules and regu
lations for the government of tn
reformatory.
Sec. 5. The superintendent O
the penitentiary shall place in th
reformatory all male criminal
under sixteen years of age wh
shall be legally sentenced to sal
reformatory on conviction of an
criminal offence in any court hav
ing jurisdiction thereof and punish
able by imprisonment in the stat
penitentiary. He shall also re
move ell such convicts now in tn
penitentiary as soon as existin
circumstances will allow. Tn
discipline to be observed in tn
said prison shall be reformatory
and the warden shall have pove
to use such means of reformation
consistent with the improvement
OF the inmates, as may be pre-
scribsd by the board and super
intendent. The superintendent
shall provide for the instructio
of the inmates in morals as we
as useful labor. The white con
victs shall be kept and employee
separately from the colored con
icfa
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24

.t WE HAVE the finest
lot of mules ever offered on
this market, and we will sell
them ut reasonable prices, for
cash or good paper.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney. bladder, uric acid ,rou2
pies and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root Is not rec
commended for everything butif you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
just the remedy you need. Ithas been tested
In so many ways, in hospital work. in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried it, may have
sample bottle sent free by mail, also a book
telling more about Swamp-Root and how to
find out If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and F~E"~
send your address to sssIi-yE I'll NMr...--s.
Dr. Kilmer & Co.. Bng- s., 4,
hamton. N. Y. The Saisi. Els. .SEIIsfo
regular fifty cent and Home of swamp Root
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24

In the past ten years the pro-
duction of wheat has increased So
per cent in the south, aud the
number of hogs raised there has,
during that period, nearly
doubled.
rs Care ce.stipata,~ vsrsvsr.
Take CAsoafsh Candy CasAArtis Sas Ss sse.
q q O. q eHA - sUre. AruGxtsG syfsmA mensSL
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-02-24
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK :?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know Of the wonderful
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-20
THE ALABAMA TRIAL TRIP.
The Official Report Shows the Ship in All Re-
spects Satisfactory.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. 19.-The Navy De-
partment has received the official report
of the recent speed trial of the battle
ship Alabama. A review of the find
ings of the trial board develops that, with
the exception of a few minor details
of imperfection the Alabama's trial trip
proved her in all respects complete and
ready for instant sea service
Her displacement at the trial was H.
$40 tons, forty-five tons over the re-
quirement of her contract, SO that A.a-
bama made her fast run under slightly
adverse conditions in this respect. The
board did not have an opportunity to test
the behavior of the Alabama in bad
weather as on the day of her trial trip
the sea was like glass Her corrected
speed is set down in the report as 17.015
miles an hour.
The machinery, main and auxiliary, the
steering and manouvering gear, the
engines and boilers all functioned per-
fectly, and the ship was found unusually
free from structural vibration, even
while the engines were driving with
their greatest power. The turrets on the
Alabama were not turned on her speed
trip, as the electrical machinery for
them had not passed the inspectors tests.
Neither were the turret ammunition
hoists tested, as the work upon them
had not then been completed. There was
a slight excess of air pressure in the
fire rooms, but not enough to affect the
result of the trial materially in view of
the excess of speed attained.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-20
PARADE OF ODD FELLOWS.
Decorations Of Chivalry Conferred in the Pres
ence Of an Immense Crowd.
(By the Associated Press J

Richmond, Va, Sept. 19.-The Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows concluded it's
third days session at /: so o'clock this
afternoon. The morning session of the
body was devoted to the discussion of
several matters bearing on the ritual.
There was decided interest as to the
next meeting place, Buffalo and San Fran
cisco being the candidates. This question
will probably be acted On tomorrow af-
ternoon. 1t is generally believed that
the California metropolis will win.
This afternoon there was grand
parade of the uniformed bodies, headed
by the local military and which was re-
viewed by Governor Tyler and his staff
Later decorations of chivalry were con-
ferred in the Capitol SQUARE in the pres
ence of an immense crowd
At todays session of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge. a voluminous report upon the sub
iect of charters for grand lodges in foreign
countries was submitted and adopted. 1t
comedies greater liberty to the grand
lodge of the German Empire, in the mat
ter of qualifications of representatives in
that lodge from the lodges of the German
States. At the same time the Sovereign
Grand Lodge insists that the means of
identification shall be uniform all over
the world and reserves the right to say
always what those means shall be.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-20
sCHRIsTIAN WORKERS CONVENE.
Rev. r. A. Torrey Bitterly :rraIgns the Pre-
sent Methods of Worship.
(By the Associated Press.

Chicago Ills, Sept. 19.--The first ses-
sion of the convention of Christian Work
ers was held at the Chicago Avenue
MOODY church today. Rev. r. A. Tor
rey spoke on '"The Need of a General Re-
vival," making a bitter arraignment Of
the present methods of worship and what
he said were the "depraved tastes of the
people" in literature, art and amuse-
ments. The big church founded by
Evangelist Moody was filled to the doors
when the speaker began. After DR..
Torrey had completed severe scoring OF
the ministry in the course of which he
said. MANY or us who are professedly
orthodox are infidels." he launched forth
into a fierce attack on certain church
members.
Sunday is rapidly becoming day CT
pleasure said Dr. Torrey. Along with
neglect of prayer and neglect of Gods
word goes a lack of generosity. The
churches are increasing in wealth. but
the treasures of the missionary socie-
ties are empty. Christians do not aver
age dollar year for foreign missions
Unbelief is rampant. Hand in hand with
this widespread infidelity goes immortality.
Infidelity and immortality are Siamese
twins. Men who marry one wife after
another are still admitted to good So
ciety; and women do likewise"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-20
MR. BRYAN SPEAKS
At LEAVENWORTH
Hanna's Serious Speeches
Laughable.
THERE ARE NO TRUSTS"
Wi Republicans Destroy What Han1
Says Does Not Exist?
THERE ARE NO TRUSTS"
BRYAN REPLIES TO HANNHs CHALLENGE
Let the Republican Committee Certify That
Hanna's Responsibility /; as Great as
Ills Own and Bryan Will Meet
Him in Joint Debate,
Him in Joint Debate.
(By the Associated Press

Leayenworth, Kansas, Sept. ia
special train over the Missouri Pacific
bore Mr.. Bryan out of Kansas City to-
day. The change from the regular
1 coaches, with their accompanying
crowds and handshalling was evident
Iy most welcome to the Presidential
candidates, for although ha has made
no complaint it has been evident that
the strain of the past few days with
no opportunity for rest or retirement
has had no agreeable effect upon him.
This is the last of the three DAYS
Kansas-Missouri border tour.
The first stop was made at this his
toric city. Mr.. Bryan spoke for half
an hour from the rear of the platform
Mr.. Bryan's attention was called to
speech made at Delphi Ind, by
Senator Hanna, Chairman of the Re
publican National Committee in which
the Senator was quoted as saying
that he was ready to debate imperial
ISM with Mr.. Bryan or any other
Democrat.
In reply to the question whether he
would accept a challenge from Mr..
Hanna Mr.. Bryan said:
II know nothing of the matter eX
cept what appears IN the paper. No
challenge has been received, and |
would not accept it if it were. While
i would be glad to debate public ques-
tions with the Republican candidate
for the Presidency, | would not be
willing to debate with one whose re-
sponsibility is less than my own. If
/ am elected | shall be President. If
the Republican committee will GER
tify that Mr.. Hanna is to be President
in case of Republican success, l shall
willingly meet him in joint debate
Mr. Bryan was also asked if he had
anything to say in reply to Mr.. Ham
mas charge that he was influenced by
sinister motives in securing the rati-
fication of the treaty with Spain. To
this he replied:
Il have given my reasons for believ-
ing it better to ratify the treaty and
declare the nations policy by resolu-
ton. and the voters nave an oppor-
tunity to pass judgment upon my
reasons. | must confess, however,
that Mr.. Hanna is an expert when he
discusses sinister motives, but | can
stand his criticism if Senator Hoar
can endure his praise"
In his address Mr.. Bryan referred
to a report of a recent speech made
by Senator Hanna, and said:
81 read in the morning paper a
speech made by Mr.. Hanna yesterday
in which he said there are no trusts.
When / used to want humorous read
ing | would go to those books which
contained a collection of the writings
of humorists But now when | want
to read something funny, | read Mr..
Hanna's serious campaign speeches.
There are no trusts: can YOU expect
the Republican party to destroy the
trusts when the leader of the Republi-
can party says there are no trusts?"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-20
STATEMENT BY Mr.. JONES
Maryland, West Virginia and Pro-
baby Delaware Democratic.
THE OUTLOOK IN NEW YORK EXCELLENT
The Situation in Connecticut and New Jersey an
Agreeable Surprise. Ex-Secretary of
State 0Iney is to Speak For
Bryan at Chicago.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Sept. Ex-senator j. K. Jones
left for Chicago this evening. Before he
left he said:
'"The situation in the East is very ia
vorable for the election of Mr.. Bryan. 1t
has improved wonderfully since | last
was here The situation in this State is
excellent so far as the election of Mr..
Bryan and the State ticket is concerned.
The situation in the States of Connecticut
and New Jersey exceed the expectations l
had before this. my last visit, and l am
very hopeful that Mr.. Bryan will carry
these States. l am sure that he will
carry West Virginia and Maryland, and
might say that Delaware can safely be
placed in the Democratic column.
Senator Jones does not expect to return
TO this city before election day. The sub
committee will have full charge of the
campaign n the East.
According to information given out at
Headquarters ex-Secretary of State Olney
will speak before the Iroquois Club of
Chicago soon for Bryan. Judge Dunno, of
Chicago, 2 member of the club. returned
from Europe last Saturday. On his arri-
val a Mr.. McNeal telegraphed him to
await him in this city. They met and
went to Boston where an invitation was
given to Mr.. Olney and he accepted. The
date was not named.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-20
NEVADA BANK ROBBED.
Three Men Hold Up the Officers and Secure
$4,000.
INV the Associated Press

Winnemucca, New, Sept. 19.-The First
National Bank was robbed of about $13,-
600 at noon today by three men who en-
tered the front door of the building and
with revolvers made all present throw
up their hands. There were five people
in the bank at the time, Cashier Nixon,
Assistant Cashier Mcbride, Book keeper
Hill, Stenographer Calhoun and a horse
buyer named Johnson. The robbers
threatened with instant death the first
man who made a show of resistance. One
robber at the point of pistol made Cash
Ter Nixon open the safe and take from
it three sacks of gold coin. They threw
this into an ore sack together with all
the coin in the office drawer. The rob-
bers then marched the five men out
through a back door to an alley where
three horses were waiting. The three
men were kept covered with guns until
the desperadoCs mounted their horses and
escaped The whole affair occurred in
about five minutes.
An alarm was quickly given and sever
al shots were fred at the desperadoes as
they sped through town but without eff
feet The robbers returned the shots
but no one was hit. Officers and armed
citizens have started in pursuit of the
robbers who took a course up the river.
A posse has also started from Goldgonda
to head them off and it is thought they
cannot escape.