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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
MILES FAvoRS GOOD ROADS.
Commander of the United States
Army Illustrates Their Great
Importance.

II Gen. Nelson A. Miles had his way
the roads of the United States would
be equal to those of any country on
the globe. He tells n story of an old
teamster out west who was driving
over very rough road in the Rocky
mountains shortly after the Geronimo
campaign. He had the general for a
passenger. The wagon was an old
prairie schooner, without springs or
cushions, and the general was vainlyr
attempting TO fall asleep, says the Chi
cago Chronicle.
but there was no sleep for me on
that trip" says Gen. Miles, ''for the
old rascal drove over every bowlder
IN the road; in fact, he seemed to be
doing 1T purposely. Finally 1 became
interested and began to count the
number OF rocks over which the wheels
of the wagon passed or which they
struck. Suddenly, to my consterna-
tion, he missed one-a huge bowlder
IN the middle of the roadway.
"Whoai Heyi' L cried. Back upi
Back upl'
He quietly followed my instruc-
tons, seemingto be not at all surprised
by them. When he had his wagon
in the proper position 1 said: Now,
drive over that rock, confound you,
It's the only one you've missed
without so much as n glance in my
direction, be replied: Cert, pard.
Never noticed it. Amt got chew
about yer?'
Il got out and walked the remaining
eight miles"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
WOMAN AND HER WAYS.

Mrs Anna j. Johnson, of New York,
has gone to Cape Nome to start an
evangelistic mission,
Miss Dorothea Klumplre, the young
American astronomer, employed reg
ularly by the French government at
the Paris observatory, has been given
charge of the balloon work. One OF her
duties is to ascend in n balloon daily to
direct the observations.
Mrs. Martin, wife of Frank Martin,
engineer to the ameer of Afghanistan,
is one OF the few white women who
have ever lived in the capital of that
strange country. She says the ameer
Is kind and courteous to the English,
and does his bestt to make things pleas
ant for them.
One of the late fads is silver buckle
with representations of Chinese hero
glyphics on it. Some are of green Jade.
China's lucky stone, and mounted in
rose gold. Others are Of exquisitely
carved white jade, and equally attract
I've ones are made of dark oxidized sill
yer, decorated with applied Chinese
flowers in bright yellow gold.
Rev. Alice r. Porteris the pastor OF
a Congregational church at Wayzata,
MINI, She breaches twice every Sun
| day, teaches a Sunday school class,
gives an address to the young people
every week, leads midweek prayer
meeting, is president of the Ladies' Aid
society, conducts all the funerals, and
marries almost all the young people
who seek matrim ony in that region.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
and England z.0co.

and England 2,0c0.
London - TO have O new street,
which, will give a great thoroughfare
north and south. The new street win
begin ut Theobald's Road, will cross
high Holborn, and win finally reach
the Strand by means of two arms
which are limited by Somerset House.
The railway mileage Of Europe has
increased from SO 1850 miles In 1878
TO 1s7,439 miles in 1890. The increase
has been largest in Russia, amounting
to no less than JAP miles; then
comes Germeny, 1906 miles; and
France with 1880 miles; while Eng
land has added only $3.50 miles.
It IS said that coal was mined prior
to Ills. In the Liege district coal
was first found about 1899. In 1914
coal was attracting some attention on
the southern side of the Firth of
Forth. This was 100 years after the
mines in the Worm district are said
TO have been opened and regularly
worked Ii is not likely that coal was
mined In Great Britain before the
thirteenth century,
The fire department of New York
city has o. engine and hook and lad
der companies, and 1875 officers and
men in the boroughs OF Manhattan
and Bronx, and the boroughs of
Brooklyn and Queens have so such
companies and 1929 officers and men.
There are also six powerful fireboats
in commission. The boroughs of
Richmond and Queens have volun-
teer service of 1,725 and 1000 men re
spectively.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
SATURDAY. JULY 21 1000
FISR-CATCHING BIRDS.
knd other birds That PurIosn Their
/ Hzrd-Earned Prey from
Them.

So muck to see, If you have eyes to
see, there is not moment that some
thing wonderful does not take place.
AT the junctWre of the thoroughfare
and island lake, on dead pine, more
thar a hundred feet high. sat a white
headed eagle, says Forest and Stream.
In the air large fish-hawk was sailing
aver the water, hooking for his dinner
.swo or three hundred feet below him.
What penetrating orbs OF vision nature
las endowed this bird with! There, he
gives his lightning like shot TO the wa
ter, seems almost submerged, only to
ireappear with four-pound pike in his
italons. Slowly he rises, going toward
the woods, where he hopes to enjoy his
iwell-earned meal; but he has reckoned
without his host, The king of birds
has been watching his every movement,
iaad il found successful is in readiness
80 exact that tribute which the strong
er always demands and compels from
the weak.
Almost as quick as thought the eagle
Is pursuing the hawk, and for n little
while merry chase it is. But the
eagle is the master. and the hawk In
tStinctively feels it, as, after a sudden,
violent swerve, only just to evade the
terrible claws of the now enraged
eagle, he drops the prize and slowly
iAies to the other side of the lake.
There is no need for haste now, as
the master was after tribute, not the
hawk. Payment having been made by
,relipquishing valuable property the
eagle once more displays his wonder.
jful activity by catching the pike before
1t strikes the water, and then as leisure
" hies to cover TO gormandize.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
WISE SUMMER VACATIONS.

Take your summer vacations just
how ana when and where your health,
purses and proper inclinations permit.
Do not try to affect either elaborate
style, nor aught that will make your
temporary respite from business or
labor, or your necessary residential
change of climate, bore or an unbear-
able expense.
Do not go away from home simply
for show, or to tell about it, as your
mental and physical health, requiring
suitable change for their special re-
Taxa tion or improvement, are more to
yourself than anybody else. AS rule,
others concern themselves about us,
even on our vacation trips, less than
we fooishly imagine.
We should cultivate more ihdepen-
dence, and take our vacations IN keep
ing with our individual tastes and
means. Aping others is i'll paid labor
unlss we can follow their examples SEN
sibly and becomingly. Liberal means
is not essential to an enjoyable vaca.
ton; indeed, it is probable that in the
majority OF cases those who have to
plan carefully in regard to expenses en-
10y themselves quite as much as then
richer Observation-Disclosures Work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
OF INTEREST TO ENGINEERS

In Siberia acetylene gas is largely
used to light up various operations
along tho line where work is carried
OF at night.
The railway authorities Of the Mex
team government have been ordered to
use certain safety appliances. All the
passenger cars must be so equipped
before the end OF 1904. af
Forty-one gas engines using blast
furnace gas arc wording In .rermany,
the total horse power aggregating
ai,e5o. The horse power of such en-
gines IN Belgium IL s.7oo. France $3.50
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
A southern WOMAN. n.nd.

Opelousas, La, boasts the unique
distinction of possessing one of the
very few, II not the only woman's
brass band in the south. The organ
ization is known as the Opelousas
ACADEMY Ladies' brass band, and was
organized one year ago, with an ac-
lcomplished male musician as leader.
There are 1s members and thy are
leading society girls of the town.
AFTER years training the band, II
rs stated, has attained great prof
lciency.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
IRISH PROVERBS AND SAYINGS
He is better fed than taught.

He is better fed than taught.
It's an i'll bird that soils it's own nest.
He is not covetous, but he'd fain have
all.
He that is born to be hanged will
never be drowned.
He was looking at somebody drink
Ing.
he would swear hole through a
griddle.
He'd skin a flea for its hide and tai
low.
III ifs and ands were pots and pans.
where would be the use of tinIxers p
Irish World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
Berries That Grow in the Arctic.

The Eskimo children havS other
things than snowballs and i~~5ergs
to eat. Things grow very fist in the
short arctic summer. AS soon as the
snow melts off in many places the
ground is covered with a vine which
bears n small berry something like a
huckleberry, porwong it is called. It
is sour and has a pungent taste, and
the Indians leave Off work and go
porwong hunting. examining them
selves with the berries. 1t is a lucky
thing for them that the summer is
so short, or there would be an cpl
demic Of cholera,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
SOMETHING NEW.

RazoFs can be conveniently sterilized
by new apparatus, which has a tank
for heating the water or sterilizing
liquid, provided with hood which con-
fines the steam, slots being cut around
the edge of the hood for the insertion
of the razor blades.
A trolley street sweeper has been
patented by Massachusetts man. hay-
Inc. short car mounted ON wheels.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
Manila. Destructive Ants.

The white ants of Manila are fond
of wood. They bore holes from tho
outside, enter in thousands, and ca.
articles of furniture until little is left
hut mere shells. Sometimes they de
YOUR the legs of chair, so that when
a person sits down, the chair crum
bles under him, and he suddenly and
ungracefully lands on the floor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21

home--nof because OF thieves there.
but because Of the electric motors.
The dynamos which supply heat and
power TO che exposition have created
a wide "feld of magnetism causing
violent arrangement Of watches com
Ing within its influence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
Gratitude.

Aunt have, my dear boy, formally
made you my heir
Nephew-My dearest aunt! Oh,
what a fine funeral you shall have TO
pay for thisi-N. Y. World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
Dares Not weep.

"She is girl of very little feeling, I
think. I notice that she never cries
even at the most pathetic plays.
"No; her complexion won't permit. :"
Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21

Jagway-Did you have good time
at that stag dinner the other night?
Toperly-The greatest time 1 ever
had! Why, can't remember thing
that ,happened.--Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21

prophet. Tortoise farmers on the At
rican coasts notice that, even % hours
before rain falls, these curious ami
mails prepare for it by seeking the
convenient. shelter of overhanging
rocks
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
Not Like other Mon.

John is so absenf-minded."
as he?~
Yes; whenever I give him letter
to mail he'goes and mails Chicago
Record
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
A serious Case.

Models Gilpins really henpecked?
Todd should say so. Why, he goes
10 church with lis wife every Sunday.
Town Topics.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
Her Preference.

Minister-Now, little girl you want
to be Christian, dent YOU?
Ethel-No. sir; 70 rather sing in the
choi.,--Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21
Canada studying Census methoGs.

OHHIuN sIuu! IHEs NtHSuN AItTHOt.N.
The Canadian governments has sent
representative of its census depart
ment to New York 10 study the meth
DDS which will be employed in count
ing the POPULATION Of the metropolis
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21

Marrying Through work.
II is folly to hurry through work.
for thereby we only make, time for
more work.-IndianapoIis Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-21

Electric Motors at Fn-ts.
Prudent persons contemp' 'ng Wis
IT'S to Paris this summer Il per-
Aaps do well TO leave Their hes at
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21
A Sensation In WinnsbOrO.
J. Frank Foosho In News and Courier. Il

J. Frank Foosho In News and Courier. -
Winnsboro, July 17.-ThIs
morning, between 4 and 5 O'Clock,
at the WInnsboro hotel, the
screams of a woman aroused
those sleeping near her and
caused tho would bo perp strator
of q dastardly crime to fee for his
life. The young woman was Miss
Sadie Shuster, of PennsylvRnia,
and was here at the hotel with
the family of Mr.. Ely. who has
just come here to open \ busl.
ness school for the next few
weeks, and who has q suite Of
rooms on the third floor of the
hotel. where his family sleep and
do their own cooking. When she
won't to bed last night she left the
door between her room and the
room next to her open, and it
was through this vacant room
that the negro entered. On enter
ing her room he found that il
wSs very light and so made q
screen over the window to darken
the room, though at such an hour
this was not sufficient to shut out
all light. Miss Shuster was
awakened by his touching. her.
She screamed and ne ran. Her
brother in-law was then called
upon to catch the negro. Fortu-
nately Policeman Gilbert was
neAT the hotel when the woman
screamed and was on the watch
out for some one to copper. He
saw the negro come out the side
door and Immediately called to
him to stop. On his refusal to do
so he followed him, firing four
times, without effect. he Con.
tinned to follow, haing near
enough to recognize him as Ed
Ballard, alias Buster Ballard, q
mulatto about 18 years old, who
had worked around the hotel
few days before and had been in
the prisoners dock at least twice.
Mr.. Garrison, by whom the negro
passed closely, also recognized
him. He was pursued in q circuit
around the town and was finally
caught at tho passenger depot,
whore no pretended he had stay
ed all night, though those that
were there had not seen him till
. few. minutes before. When
caught and before questioned he
said he had not done it. Police
man Gilbert at once took him to
the hotel, whore the young lady
identified him, saying, that is
the man."
Rumors Of lynching Ballard
were afioat this morning before
9 o'clock. Sheriff Ellison at once
decided to carry him to the penn,
tentiary for safe keeping. At 10
o'clock, just few minu teS before
the down train was TO arrive, he
started off with his deputy for
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21

Teams and wagons and real
estate make . grand total of
$169, ,261.11.
The liabilities are placed at ::
School fund, $4S5,278.5O; person
al accounts due for supplies of
whiskey, etc, $63. $685. making
$569, ,261.11.
The gross profits were $780,
221.07; contrabsnd seizures, $1,-
O94.74; states profit from Ger
mania brewery, 81, ,060 81.
Supplies used during the quar-
ter, such as bottles, corks, boxes,
etc., amounted to $37,696.30; /;
breakage and leakage, $1,201.S7 {;
labor, $3,S55.71; salaries, expen-
ses Of inspectors, per diem of
members, printing, lights, etc,
came to $6,24734.
The constabulary cost $S,417.-
30, and it will be noted, as above,
that seizures by them only
amounted 20 $1,093.74; freight
ana express charges took up ST.
24z.5I. Then come small amounts
in various county dispeDsaries on
accounts of worthless liquors,a and
two robberies-one at Kingstree,
whereby $2150 wss lost, and one
at Summerville, In which 1929
was lost. There was one fire
that Of w. N, Kirkland's dispen.
sary, and the loss is placed at
So, ,3o21S
The not rrcfto -~~-~I -
r.~--Vs p~osou TO bne
credit of the school fund, after
deducting the total expenses Of
$78.387.97, amount to $51 OPT "a.
The account Of receipts and
disbursements is thus stated:
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21

Rockton, three miles below,
where he expected to take him
on the train. But the train was
late and in the meantime q crowd
collect ted to take Ballard from the
hands of the officers. While wait
ing for the tram at Rockton the
deputy was overtaken by the ad-
vance members Of the organized
posse aud his prisoner was de-
manded. he gave him up, and
the sheriff and his deputy then
returned to town, and the prison
or was carried on by a crowd
numbering not over %. They
seemed to be cool and deliberate,
and gave him q close examina-
tion. he was then tied up with
q rope to see if he would not con.
fess, but be did not. While the
crowd was determining what to
do sensational rumors as to Prof.
Ely was sprung bv \ member of
the posse from another town. 1t
WAS then decided to bring the
prisoner back to town and at 10
O'Clock he was again in the
clutches of the law. Since that
hour everything has been quiet
and thc probabilities are that the
law will now take its course. Bal
lard is to have preliminary
hearing tomorrow morning. The
members of the crowd that went
for him were not masked and
many Of them speak freely about
what was done. Their intention
seems to have been to bring the
negro back aud make q thorough
investigation of the whole mat
ter and then, IL satisfactory evi-
dence was produced, to lynch him
tonight. The only thing that aaved
-. - IL ~
un9 Negro = uooA wSs enc senSa-
tional rumor as to Prof. Ely, who
registers from Statewide, n. @.
1t 10 reported that he and his
family will leave town at once.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21
QUARTERLY REPORT
OF the Operations of the State
Dispensary.

Columbia Record, duly 10
The legislative committee to
examine the books and financial
transactions of the state dispen.
sary has filed the report for the
quarter ending May 81. The com
mittee consists of Senator Hay,
of KershAw, Representatives
Mobley, of Fairfield, and Sharpe,
of Lexington.
The following are some of the
figures put down in the asset col
umn:
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21

rains 10 and a (mixed except Sunday
srTivo and depart frqpn Hamburg.
fDaily except SundhR.
Sleeping Oar Service.
BKcollont daily passenger service between
Ttqrida aEd New York.
Nos and Anew York and FLORIDA EK.
gress. DEawinE-rooTn sleeping oars between
augusta and Kew York.
Pullmaa drswinR"rqom slOsatnE ears b.
tween F0rt Tampa, JAoksoHVihO, Savanna ~
washing ton and New York
pullman Sleeping oars between Charlotte and
Klchmond Dining cars between ChsrlottS
Nos. ~ and S8-U. y. Bass Nail. TOrsuah
pullman drawtAg,room bNfIS1 5leSNiAg SAES ~
tWeon Jacksonville and New York ana fsA
man sleeping cars between Augusta AAd oaEar-
kotte. DinIHg oars serve Ah neS!a sArouha
Pullman sSSpias GERS between JaoEsoEyiISa
end CofeIafta eAFoSte daily betwSan Jaakson-
Vile and CShcinhAH, via AsheyilIe
.FRANH 8. CANNON, I'M, CIuP
Third V-P. a. 0on. HgT Trafac N.r
Washington, ID. g. waahington fj' q
W: A. TURK, SH. HARDWICK,
OSm. TatS Agt, Asltt3on. Pass. Ag't.
MashhgIon' d. o. AtAnts, Ca
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21

Can any one tell why it is a
penitentiary crime for negro to
steal a chicken, but a kind of
harmless joke for college boy
to steal one? We have no par
ticular case in mind in this
question but the standard of
college morals generally. Is it
true that some things which
are crimes in other places are
not crimes in college?-A. r.
Presbyterian.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21
Notice..

NOTICE is hereby given by the
~ supervisors OF Chesterfield and
Lancaster counties that they will let
the contract to build new bridge
over Iynohes River at Cooks Mill to
the lowest respon Sibie bidder, on
Monday, July 30, 1900. at 10 o. lock
a. m, at said mill. Conditions and
specifications will be made known at
said time and place. The right to re-
ject any and all bids is hereby re-
served. NJ. G. GARDNER,
+. Il. KING,
July 10, 1900, Supervisors.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21

The many friends of Capt. John p.
Hunter hereby announce him as y
candidate for the Office Of Sheriff, sub
ject to the result of the Democratic
primary. Mr.. Hunters fine record as
Sheriff in the past is a sufficient guar
antee Of what his future administra-
tion will be in case of his election.
MANY VOTKRR
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21
For Clerk of Court.

With high sense OF appreciation of
past considerations and tokens OF
kindness, and with n deep feeling Of
gratitude for the same, beg to an
nounce myself candidate for re-elec-
tiOn to the office of Clerk of Court for
Lancaster county, subject to the rules
Of the Democratic primary.
w. s. l.. PORTER.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21
For Supt. Education.

To the Voters Of Lancaster County +:
With many thanks for past ravors.
and at the solicitation of friends,
hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the Office of County Superin-
tendent of Education, subject TO the
rules governing the Democratic
primary; and, II elected, my time and
energies are yours for the best inter
ests of education.
j. E. BLACKMON.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21

Mr.. Editor PLEASE announce the
name OF Prof. A. G. Rowell as can
didate for the office of County Super
intendent of Education, subject to
the rules governing the Democratic
primary. If elected, we pledge him to
discharge the duties of the Office to the
best interest Of education.
MANY FRIENDS,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21

a counterfeit equally guilty. The dealer who
sells you dangerous counterfeit OF Dewitt's
Witch Hazel Salve risks your life To make n
little larger pronL You cat not trust him.
DeWitts IL the only genuine and original
Witch Hazel Salve, n well known cure for piles
and all skin diseases See that ynuI dealer
gives you DeWitt's SalVe Crawford Bros
d.w.s
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21
For County GupervIsoV.

At the earnest solicitation OF many
friends, hereby announce myself as
a candidate for reelection tH the Of
hcc Of County Supervisor, subject to
the result Of the Democratic primary.
NJ. G.. GARDNER
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21
WHAT A SMILE BUYS.

BY J. Henry Therrell, n. A. l..
Never talk OF heArt.aches,
Oh hold your head high:
Never sigh the heart breaks,
Oh the JOY . smile will buy.
What tho the world distrusL
Still hold your head high
Lot them not disgust you.
Oh the Joy . smile will buy
Never grow dissatisfied.
But hold your head high
II you're not grati6ed,
Try what . smile will buy
Onever loose courage
But keep your head high,
And pay the demurage
With what a smile will buy.
Never court trouble,
But hold your head hiHb,
Good cheer viii double
II You smiIe-so try.
And whatever bSfRll you,
Stul hold your head high:
Let II not gall you,
Ne'er utleF q sigh.
Tho your heart be crushed and bleeding:
Hold your head high,
And you'll hpd Joy cSeeediRg--
The Joy . smilo will buy.
Heath Spring, S. G.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21
Registration Notice.

TNHE PUBLIC will take rotice that
Il the Registration Books will be
open at the COURT HOUSE for the
registration OF parties entitled TO reg
ister under the constitution, on the
FIkST MONDAY in each month,
until 30 days Yreceding the general
election. =. N. CASKEY.
Chair I'd. Reg, Lancaster Co.
March z, 1900.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21
For County Auditor.

Mr.. Editor: Realizing the valuable
services rendered during his term OF
office, the neatness and correctness Of
his work, and knowing him to be we'll
qualified for the position, please an
nounce the name Of Jno. A. Cook for
reelection to the Office OF County
Auditor, subject to the rules govern
ing the primary. MANY FRIENDS.