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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-11
Easter Services in the New Lutheran
Church.

1oSkSt
Church.
The new Lutheran church has
been temporarily completed and ar
engagements have been made to hold
divine services therein. The church
as it now stands is a beautiful struc-
ture, an ornament to the town and an
appropriate monument to the fidelity.
love and self sacrificing devotion of a
noble band of Christian workers to
the cause of their Lord and Master.
After many di%scouraging circum
stances and trying and vexatious de
lays the cherished hopes of pastor
and people are to be realized. Next
Sunday the Lutherans of the com
munity will worship their God under
their own swine and fig tree" for the
first time in nearly two years, Their
house of worship having been de.
stroyed by fire about that length Ct
time.
The church will be dedicated to
the service of God next Sunday
morning by the beautiful and i'm.
pressive Easter services Of this
branch of the Christian church and
the administering of the Holy Com
munion. The services will begin
promptly at II o'clock, and the Pas
tor specially requst US to extend a
cordial invitation TO the people of this
place and those of the entire com.
m1nity to attend this service and a
warm and hearty welcome awaits
those who do so.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-11
Gifts tes Million Ladies'
The Most Remarkable Offer Ever Made
by a Reliable Concern,
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please announce that for O limited tins we
will give absolutely free al elegant sterling
silvcr-platcd sugar shell-choice Of o Of
our +nc. patterns to every married lady In
the United States who will write US q let
ter stating That it is her first request for one
Of our souvenir gifts. We will promptly
scrd Illustrations from which selections can
be made. There is nothing to pay. The gift
is absolute.
Our object in making this sensational Of
fer is to get q sample OF Quaker Valley Silver
ware into every home in the land. We be-
lieve it 70 be the most effective advertising
that we can do. We will not send these
expensive a gift TO send to persons who don't
ask for it themselves. Therefore. each lady
will please send her own nane, only, But
one 10 a family and none to children. Ladies'
please write today. giving full post office adj
dress.
QUAKER VALLEY MFG. CO..
Morgan and Harrison SITS. Chicago. III.
6w2+.
When writing mention the Dispatch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-11
Now is the Season

When the small boy fills himself
with green fruit, which invariably
leads to cramps, diarrboea or dyson
terry. If parents are prudent, they
will have a bottle of Pain-Killer,
ready for such summer emergencies.
Avoid substitutes, there is but one
Pain Killer, Perry Davis. Price Csc.
and SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-11
Home and Farm.
October LIFT.

BY special arrangements We offer
the Home and Farm, the leading
farm and home paper, published in
Louisville, Ky, and the Dispatch for
81 25. Those of our subscribers who
desire to subscribe for the Home and
Farm, can do so by sending Csc in
silver or stamps to this Office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-11
The Lexington Dispatch
WEDNESDAY, APRIL IL. 1860.
MrNotices eUM be inserted
Sn the Local department at
the mnijorm price of 5 cents
per. Jine, to one and all.

DIVINE SERVICES
CIRCUIT N Z cHuRcH SOUTH.
j. N. WR1aHT, Pastor.
1st Sunday, Shiloh II am. Bed Bank 3lpm.
Cd Sunday, Horeb Ham. Lexington 33pm.
8 Sunday, Red Bank II am. Shiloh sspm.
4th Sunday, Lexington lila q. Horeb Sapm
BAPI 1sr CHURCH.
R,v. j.. ]. Myers, Pastor.
3rd Saturday Evening at M.
Sri Sunday II Q. m. and 8 p. m.
Sunday school every Sunday morning at
10 O'Clock. L. W. Rsdd. Superintendent.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-11

8OOuG tuelI CaAoioo1es'
If you want garden seeds that will
come up, purchase them at the Bazaar
TIE people of the Dutch Fork have
petitioned for the free rural mail de-
livery.
Farming operations are progress,
sing favorably during these pleasant
days.
For fine gunpowder, Hyson and
black teas, always go to the Bazaar.
The political waters have been
disturbed and there is a ripple on
it; surface.
One of our local weather prophets
says that there will be a great deal OF
fruit this year.
Having secured the telephone, now
let us have the electric railway or
another railroad.
Remember when you want furni-
ture of any kind, that Cooks is the
place, Columbia.
Fear n o evil from cold weather, for
weather prognosticator Derrick says
tho Lizards are running.
Ladies are invited to call and see
the nice line of stylish hats, at G. E.
Coriey's, at Depot.
DgaMfArr OIL cures
MRl<i> Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Rheu-
matism and Sores. Price, rs cents.
Sold by Julian E. Kaufman.
MI. Newton Monts, after a severe
relapse of the humps, is at his place
of business again.
FOR RENT-My store house, on
the corner next court house.
M. D. Hartman.
People say that after Easter fruit
has passed the danger line and there
will be an abundant crop.
Material for building and repair
ing buggies, wagons, ETC., ct I. B
Aughtry & Co.'S, Columbia.
Novelty lace zepbyrs in a rich as
sortment of colors and weaves are
the latest fashionable rage.
Go to the Bazaar and have your
pocket handkerchief perfumed gratis
with the finest perfume.
Mr.. L. T. Perry is out on a $4,000
bond and his brother, MI. Shelton F.
Perry, is still confined in Jail.
For the best quality of soda crack
ers, mixed cakes and crackers of all
kinds, 60 to the Bazaar.
DeVore, the patent medicine alma
nae weather prophet says that there
will be q cold snap on the Both inst.
A new Modern Bicycle $500
model) for eale cheap. Apply to
Rice B. Harman, Lexington, S. G.
Garden work is backward, many
gardeners being afraid to plant con-
tending that the cold weather has
not yet passed.
Dispenser W. J. McCartba is tax
ing in Columbia today and Mr.. T.
c. Sturkie is dispensing fuss X to
thirsty customers.
Fresh and reliable garden
seed just received at the
Bazaar.
Many persons are suffering with
'sspring fever" The attack is more
or less severe according to the tenn
pera ment of the victim.
The Editor of the Georgetown
Times is anxious to know if a girls
face can be her fortune without be-
ing some mans misfortune.
Mems and boys clothing at G. q.
Corley's, at prices that compels
every one to buy. Give him a call
at the Depot.
Fruit has been materially damaged
by the cold snap of last week and
even should it escape further dam
age the crop will be a small one.
D1AMfA~rNuBIAN TEA cures Dyspep'
l0lttSI$ y ia, Constipation and Indi'
gestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, Is cts
Sold by Julian E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-11
Notice..

IL PERSONS INDEBTED TO The
n Estate of Mrs. Jane G. Hendrix, de.
ceased, will make payment to. and those
having claims against tie said Estate will
present them, properly attested, to the
undersigned on or by the 1st day OF May,
1890. SCOTT HENDRIX.
Executor.
March 9th. 1900-3w22.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-11
County Alliance Meeting.

County Alliance Meeting.
The next regular meeting of Lex.
ington County Alliance, Nc. 721, will
be held on the 18th day Of April,
1900, with Rightwell Alliance, at
Piney Woods church. Subject for
discussion: Is the establishment of
cotton factories in the south bene-
fetal to the farmers thereof! Speak
ers J. ". Dreher, E. L. Wingsrd.
Also Bimetalism vs.. Monometallism,
G.. A. Derrick. A full attendance
desired. By order Of
E. L.. Vineyard, Pres.
Jas. B. Addy, Sec.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-11
Warning.

TTENRY BENJAMIN MINIS ALIAS
III Ben Minis. ran off from home on
Sunday night. the rs of March, 1899; Now,
l, the said boys father for bid any person
or persons. to hire, shelter or secret IN
any way the said Henry Minis, my son:
HENRY MINIS.
March 28th, 1900. 3w22pd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-11
Dots from Steadman.

Dots from Steadman.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
We are having very nice weather.
Steadman is still on the build up.
MIR. R. S. Able continues to haul
lumber.
MIR. Fl. j. Burgess store will soon
be finished and he will soon start up
his business.
Subscriber.
April Q, 1000.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-04-11
n1Aw<A~rNUBIAk TEA cures Dyspep-
l0let<l$ sia, Constipation and Indi-
eestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, Is cts.

gestl0n. heguIapes the L1Ve1' 111ce, soC0'
Sold by Julian E. Kaufman.
Madame Rumor says that DR.. A.
b. Drafts was married recently, in
Washington, D. c., to a Miss Holmes,
a Canadian lady of refinement and
culture.
Applications will be received by
T. P. Meetze, Intendant, of the town
of Lexington, for the position Of
night Waterman for the year.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
-. 1sres Some OF them are selling 70 old Gus
touers single tons only and refusing 70 supply
customers at any price.
coal IRON HAND TO MOUTH.
RETAIL DEALERS CONFRONTED WITH A
DARK OUTLOOK AND HIGH PRICES.

For the first time since the big coal strike began
the rstau dealers met 20 discuss the situation last
riebt This was on the occasion % the regular
roontbIv meeting Of members Of the Retail Coal
Dealers Exchange In the Exchange Building. No
I21 East Fffty-sighth-st The gathering a large
one. and almost All the big retail firms were rep-
resented Henry BrsuniEh. president ~ the TX
change. occupied the chair.
J. r. Paugborn said in addressing a meeting.
In tvyo or three weeks the supply of the dealers
In New-Yors will be exhausted. unless relief
roads that carry the coal 20 this city nave the
right under the law to cOnhscate the coal they
ing themselves Of this right In three weeks from
now the prospects are that coal may % worth S5
10 SIC a ton. Dealers have been accused or mold
ing their coal for higher prices Ms i- false
protecting the public
Charles Davies of Davies Brothers. told the
meeting that he was only supplying his customers
with certain per cent Of their orders. Just enough
to keep them gsing. and advised similar action 70
other dealers He declared that there was not
enough coal on hand last for even one week.
should all orders be filed
Mr. Curtis another member or the Exchange.
EXPRESSED his opinion that the steam works would
not suffer Factories well as furnaces o. apart
nent houses would burn soft coal this win-sr, anf
the Health Department would have nothing 70 say
PSnrIs who intend laying IN coal and afford
10 at the present prices Viii have 20 qis-aTd the
old method Of dropping n postal caro- Al the
must call i'm person or use the telephone
There was agreement reached WIN concerted
action tho part OF The dealers nor Wa any s1cn
measure discussed. The present Intention ls Ior
the dealers 10 conduct their business according -
their own ideas. take as good care "a p--lo!e ot
their customers and make the most OF me Si'ua-
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22

The William Penn. the Primrose and the Flne
Hill collieries all in this district. but owned by
the Pennsylvania Railroad, are working run
handed ten hours a day and six days week
They will continue making time II they are per
lni-ted to do so A mob Of one hundred strikers
from Shenandoah marched from that place over
the hill to Gilberton this morning and tried to
persuade the employees Of the Draper Coliery.
operated by the Reading company, and the old
Gerber Colliery, now operated by the Furnace
Coal Company, to quit work The employees posi-
tiYely refused to go out. and the strikers then
withdrew a short distance and hurled stones and
clubs at the breakers. Four or five shots were
fred but from which side they came could
not be learned At this stage an officer from
Gilborton appeared on the scene and threatened
the mob with arrest. It then dispersed. This
afternoon the Furnace company officials were at
Giiberton where they purchased a supply OF
pcwder ana cartridges. which they propose 70
use in preserving order morrow.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
USING SOFT COAL. IN BROOKI.YN.
THE PRICE OF BITUNfGNoUs To BE RAISED
AT ONCE.

Soft coal has been substituted for anthracite by
a number Of Brooklyn factories on account Of the
strike To-day or on Monday local dealers who
have been charging 81 50 a ton for bltumnous coal
will advance the price TO 81. with the probability
of making further raise before another week has
passed. Secretary Heissenbuttel Of the Moauin-
Oferman- Heissenbuttel Coal Company. said yester-
day that several OF their customers had been
obliged 10 use soft coal among them being the
Clarendon Hotel and the Mason r.. Morgenheimer
Company. I'm Brooklyn. and the Cosmopolitan Hotel
and Austin. Nichols & Co. In Manhattan. MIR.
HetsSenbuttel thought the twenty large yards In
the borough had only enough coal to last fort
night. while a number Of the smaller dealers In
South BROOKLYN were already nearly sold out
The Brooklyn Brass and Copper Company. az
Pearl and Front SITS. Is one OF the largest con-
Germs that began soft coal Yesterday. IL
is obliged to anthracite coal for casting and
II has only three weeks supply on hand soft
coal and coke are being used in other departments
General Jourdan. president OF the Brooklyn Union
Gas Company. said yesterday that. anticipating a
strike in the coal region he had caused large pur-
chases OF coal 20 he made. and the present supply
on hand would undouhtedk carry the CNmnapy
along until the miners returned 10 work
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
rrnrnn cIrR cIG4R ~ ~.

what iuiceIess political lives at the PeGuod club In
the IXth Assembly District. were comparatively
happy last night II may bA remembered that
George L. Storm & 20. sued the club for an over
que cigar bill amounting Ell ted to something over
Sinn The last instaIrne1t OF the account was paid
yesterday afternoon TO Deputy Sheriff Jerry
Burns All such financial viCisSitudes tend 20 DE-
press the friends OF Mr.. Shee0aD aRf senator
Munzinger and CorTeSpondiuSly to elftfs ~ hiz1
minded. unaSSurnius. virtuous patriotic croker
TlarnOrrlrS who have plenty OF money 9uu rosr
hopes for the future at the Horatio Sey ynour tt1n
a stones throw away
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
SHOOTING A wATCHMAN.
An TNKNOWN PERSON INFLICTS DAN.
GEROUS WOUND

shamokin. Penn. Sept. 21.-Evan Davis. watch
man at Hickory RIDGE Coliiery, shot early
this morning by unknown person he was
rarolling The colliery The bullet entered his left
side in1icting serious. if not fatal wound.
Davis man run toward the engine house
and before he fell to the ground from exhaustion
he fired six shots at him but none of the bullets
apparently took effect
The colliery is an isolated place, and Davis was
compelled to crawl mile on his hands and knees
before he could procure aid at a mine house
The strike situation Is unchanged here. Every
thing quiet and the collieries stil remain closed
The men encouraged by the large number of
Schuylkil County miners going strike this
morning
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
CAMPAIGN OPENED IN COLORADO
SENATORS LODGE AND wOLCOTT ADDRESS
A BIG MEETING AT COLORADO SPRINGS


A BIG MEETING AT COLORADO SPRINGS.
Colorado Springs chi. Sept p tSpeciab.-Sena-
tor Henry Cabot Lodge. OF Msssachusetrs. and
Senator Edward o WOcOtt. Of Colorado, tonight
opened the Republican campaign here. Senator
WoIcott was temporary and Senator Lodge perna-
uent chairman at the National Convention al
Philadelphia and this circumstance helpsd to pack
Temple Theatre TO ovcrfOwEg- Both Senators ra-
ceived an enthusiasts welcome MI Lodges ad-
dress the second since MS arrival In Colorado.
was elaborate and forcble. ard he struck the key
note Of the campaign.
Senator and Mrs Lodge and Senator Wolcott
rived at 4 D m. from Denver. They were met hy
leading citizens and politicians and we're immediate
IN driven to the home of Mrs Elizabeth Cass God
dard where they were entertained at dinner- Mrs
Cioddard * a granddaughter of General Cass-
,neuber of President Andrew iaCksOn's Cabinet.
and il known I'm Massachusetts and tHe Eas-.
rha meeting wa preceded BY an imposing street
parade of the FL PasO County Republican Flam-
he3u CTuH one of the largest Republican clubs IN
the State Senator and Mrs Lodge are pleased with
Colorado and the West They express much Sur-
prise al the large number Of former citizens of Ne
York Boston. Philadelphia and other Eastern cities
VINO have 20 Colorado SpriEs7.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
PENNSYLVANIA MEN VISIT MERCHANTS AND
LAY DOWN CONDITIONS TO THEM.

sunbury Penn Sept H.--An the Trainsmens
brotherhood men OF this city. about one thousand
IN all employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
rany. have instituted roycott against the Read
ing Railway Company. committee of the men
to-day called upon all the merchants and Informed
shipped the Reading railroad they would
likewise be boycotted. The railroaders have the
controlling power In the town. and some of tho
merchants admit that they will be compelled to
submit to their demands This action on the part
OF the Brotherhood IS the result Of numerous dis
charges of union by the Reading company.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
- ,rr Many TRIBUNE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER - @ Ioo

roropan, increasing its working hours from SeN" '
ara onr-haIf per day TO nine. Mr. Henderson S"'u
This roeans that the men are making reay yc in
On per cent more money but there IS no @ cn York
~ Sc 20 ~ waRes except that the men are
ing longer hours and conseauenty are are a,ns III the
,,5Sre ,,snnev The rate however, reInSIiiS ~,
soync Inc Reading employees wages beinG Das' 'sa ~
Sliding scale according to whether ,r' Ihe Prsie Ne
oTi,,stsd monthly and any reports az 70 tHe ,ha+
crease of pay doubt due 10 t1e Ia IA corss.
o,r ,,,en re working longer hours ana are co'se
cuentIv making more money.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
QUIET IN THE SCRANTON DISTRICT
FATHER PHILLIPS TALKS FREELY OF THE CON
pTTIoNs CONFRONTING THE STRIKERS.


Scranton Penn. Sept q (Speciap.-This has heen
practically repetition OF the last three days IN
the matter OF lack OF developments in the strike
SITUATION After long and stubborny resisted
fight the union succeeded in closing down Iha
ore remaining coiery in District No when the
miners Of the West End Companys isolated mine
at Mocanaqua went out at noon to-day and re
fused to return. The other collieries, employing
eight hundred men. also claimed to have been
closed down by the strikers in the official bulletin
posted by National Organizer James. who has been
in charge OF affairs during the absence OF Fresl-
dent Mitchell in Philadelphia
The reports received at headquarters to-day have
been most gratifying. Harwood, Coleraln and tue
Star washery. at Audenried. shut down TINS morn
ing The men at these places decided last even
ing strike with their fellow men. rms Is Sd'"
for the mine workers.
Father Phillips. who has worked so industriously
endeavoring to settle amicabIy the mine differ
ences spoke rs follows to-day on the strike;
The strike is of greater proportions than an
I'm the Lackawanna. wyoming and Shamokin coal
asn sS control @ma IRON of thS azeSon region by the end
Of the week l spent last evening with ArcnoiSn9p h0 h0
been taken in order bring about an adjustment
eIs es se and the Archbshop was most desrous to
things resume their normal condition and hopes
tors and miners adjust matters to the best IN
While we discussed the possibility Of the Arch
bishop making an effort 10 have both sides arb-
rate lhsle was no ~ s,r,a. ,S, -
in believing that there ought to be some way out
of the difficulty that would avert long continued
strike. Archbishop Ryan understands the situation
thoroughly knowing that there are three parties
Vftally interest in the industrial conflict between
! capitaI and labor, namely, tho mine owners. the
miners and the public AS an American citizen Of
vide experience he believes that justice Will help
/ play an important patt in bringing about har-
/ noniolIs relations between the operators and the
/ miners so that strikes may be unnecessary. He
| regards the present situation in every way de-
I plorahle inasmuch the questions issue were
not considered and adjusted without the necessity
/ of conflict.
There seems to be endeavoT on the part OF
! the companies in the vicinity of Pittston TO at
ternpt to resume work 81 of the collieres and
for that purpose two hundred deputies were sworn
IN last night Just what Is proposed 10 take place
is not known the public. but 1t Is evident from
the action OF the several companies that there Is
! an undercurrent movement whereby an attempt
will be made OF the mines.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
80 LRWIN.S IN ~.

New-Haven Conn. Sept. Z Ispectal'-A aausa
which packed the Hyperion Theatre 10 the doo-s
tonight gave a welcome 70 Miss Nar- -tTszi1 HiS'
performance Of her new play by Glen NcL'nnoagh
..Tha Belle of BRIDGEPORT" Miss Irwin hsS new
company instead Of the one seen here last year
i'm sister Mary" Among Miss Irwin.s new SorE'
Ma Mississippi Bes, 6,sta A !iTT Trsnnls.
NJ Nv own" and i'm tiwin;r- Marry AHse..ns-
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
PEACEFUL OUTCOME POSSIBLE.

Philadelphia. Sept. 2l.-Archbishop Ryan to-day
confirmed the report that President r. NJ. Oily
phant Of the Delaware and Hudson Company and
President w. II. Truesdale OF the Delaware
Lackawanna and Western Compa ny had CON
sented to confer with him on the strike He said
that the time and place Of the conference would
he determined some tine to-day
Regarding the visit last night Of the Rev. Father
rnips ot ST. Gahrels Roman Catholic Church.
Hazeton. Archbishop Ryan said that he felt
more encouraged over the prospects for peace
fu outcome Of the df1culties between the Oper-
ators and the strikers
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22

ORDERS FOR COAL RETURNED UNTITLED
Philadelphia. Sept 21--It announced this
afternoon that on account OF the stoppage of ive
additional colieres Of the Reading Company to-
day the company Is returning orders for coal I'M
hlcd The Reading Company will not sell any
ready for delivery,
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
HnrRs INCREASED

HOURS INCREASED, But NOT WAGES
Philadelphia Sept 2l.-An absolute denial was
made to-day by General Manager Henderson that
the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Com
peny had increased its wages TO the mine employees
10 per cent The report was evidently due 10 the
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22
COAL 81 IN MOUNr NERNnN

The price of coal IN Mount Vernon has gone up
TO 81 ton and the dealers say that the supply is
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22

Hazeton Penn. Sept. 2i.-President Mitchell to-
night issued tho following open letter to the public;
New-York tribune., 1900-09-22

Ayers Han Vieor
Ayers Cherry Pectoral
Ayers Comatone
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21

obtained by the Library Bureau Com
pany of Boston.
Chas. II. Merriman, for seven years
Registrar at Fitchburg, Mass. has the
work of inauguratirg the method in
hand. and providing the Legislature is
favorable to the change. will have the
conveyances now on record at his fin
ger tips in a very short time.
Anyone who has ever observed the
awkward and laborious process gone
through by searchers of records. in the
lifting about of immense, bunglesome
books. viii appreciate the value of the
proposed change.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21
REeIsTnAxzom IMPROVEMENT.
Card oatalsgusoy to be Adopted
JaAuAry First.

A revolution - TO take place In the
Office of the Registrar of COnveyances.
With the new year a new system.
which win reduce the work of days TO
that OF minutes. In 10 be inaugurated
by Mr.. Thrum- Instead OF the tedious
and awkward handling of heavy books
OF index and reference. searchers of
records win have only to consult alpha
beticaIly arranged drawers. which con-
contain cards slowing complete records
of all transactions and conveyances
made By any person. consecutively ar
ranged.
IL In the syvtem used In most public
libraries and upon which a patent was