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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17

there would have remained in their
primeval state.
To collect a Judgment Of 1923,
which was lodged in bis Office sgsinst
the Southern Railway Company,
sheriff Buford chained q freight
train to the track at Newbsrry until
the money was forthcoming. After
a delay of several hours the South
ern's officials came to taw and No. s62
went on her way toward the setting
sun.
Mrs. Margaret R,chel Sem, wild
ow Of the late Captain R. D. Sem,
lately died at her home in Columbis,
after long and painful illness, in
tie 49, b year of her age. She was
born in this (Lexingtor) county in
1923, and was the daughter OF the
Hon. Louis Pou, but has been living
in Columbia since 1845. Mrs. Sem
was devoted and consistent mem
Der of the Washington Street Meth
odist church in the city of her sdop-
ton, and those who were acquainted
with her bear testimony to her ex-
emplary life, her deep piety and her
beautiful Chistisn graces. Her re-
N .ins now rest beside those of her
husband in Elmwood.
Mr.. s A Pearce, Who has charge
of the census for this district, is
mistaken in bis claim that New
Brooklspd is really part of Colum-
bia," as be is reported to have made
the other day. Unlike the other su-
burbs mentioned by him, Brookland
is no part or parcel Of Columbis, and
is not even a suburb of that city,
because lit is really not an 'outlaying
part If the city 1t is situated in .
different county (the grand old State
of Le1ingtou'') with broad river
dividing it from Columbia. 1t has
its own municipality; it's own large
conmodious business houses, with
its i've and progressive business men.
Its people are Lexingtonisns by
birth or adoption and all their inter-
ests are welded to Lexington county.
Near townsville, in Orapgeburg
county. negro attempted to assault
young lady Of prominent family,
lately. She screamed and the negro
was pursued and caught. His cap
tors grimIy used a knife instead OF
rope and the negro was turned loose
q terrible and living warning.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17

would see that you never had occa,
sion to regret your kindness to a
poor, struggling lad"
Land sake!" exclaimed the far
mer's wife excitedly. 1T sounds
like fairy tale, don't it,"
"Well," continued the stranger,
s'be told me to tell you that he was
still poor.
And as he drove away the farmer
went out. and kicked the pump
viciously. while his wife threw the
rolling pin at the chickens.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17
Obituaries.

Daniel Jesse, son CT Andrew Corley
and wife, was born October the %,
1889, and departed this mortal life
September 80, 1900, making his
earthly pilgrimage 10 years, II
months and S days.
He was dedicated to God by the
rite of holy baptism. Now God
has taken him.
Peace to his ashes and rest to bis
immortal soul. q.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17

yous" said the gentleman, pulling a
penny out OF his pocket.
"a quarter, please"
"a quarter! Isn't that pretty high
for directing man to the bank'"
You'll find, sir" said the young
ster, "that bank directors are paid
high in Chicago"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17

An attempt was made to lynch the
negro who ran into the buggy of Mr..
J. W. Hydrick, near Woodford in
Orangeburg county last week, caus'
ing his death and seriously irjuripg
his wife. The negro had to be taken
to Columbia and confined in the pen
iteptiary for safe keeping.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17
Why He Was Crazy.

A man in the insane asylum gives
the following reasons why he is crazy:
Il met a young widow with q
stsp daughter, and the widow mar
ried me. Then my father was a wild
over. met my step daughter and
married her. That made my wife
the mother in-law of her father-in-
law, and made my step daughter my
mother and my father my step son.
Then my step mother, the step
daughter of my wife, had son.
That boy, Of course, was my brother
b=cause be was my fathers SOD. He
was also the son of my wife's step
daughter and, therefore, her grand
SOD. That made me grandfather to
my step brother. Then my wife
had son. My mother-in-law, the
step sister o. my sou, is also his
grandmother, because he is her step
sous child. My father is the brother
in-law of my child, because his step
sister is his wife. am the brother
of my own SOD, who is also the child
of my step grandmother. I am my
mothers brother-in law, my wife is
her own child's aunt, my son is my
fathers nephew, and I am my own
grandfather. Aod after trying to
explain the relationship in our fam
lily come seven times day to our
calling friends for fortnight I was
brought here-nc, came of my own
will"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17
A Dismal Outlook.

Flossie is six years old. Mamma" !"
she asked, one day, IF I get mar
ried, will I have husband like papa?
YES" replied the mother, with an
amused smile.
"And if I don't get married, will
I have to be an old maid, like Aunt
Kate"
"Yes, Flossie."
"Mamms," she said, after short
pause, otis tough world for US NO.
men, amt it,"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17

N P. Pinckney Clogus Was born
June 19, 1853, and departed this life
October 4, 1900, making bis earthly
pilgrimage II years, 2 months and
Is days. His body was inferred in
St. Andrews churchyard, there 10
await the resurrection from the dead.
The funeral services were conducted
by the writer. b j. Matthias.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17
STATE NEWS.
What Our Neighbors Are Saying and
Doing Condensed for Busy Readers.

What Our Neighbors Are Saying and
Doing Condensed for Busy Readers.
The Georgetown trouble is quie'er
but through the rural potiops of the
county conditions are still very un-
safe.
A car load OF sheep was shipped
from Prosperity to Columbia re-
Gently.
A A13-year old boy is said to have
been abducted from bis home in
Florence by q man who peddles
clocks.
Mr.. John H McIver, brother of
Chief Justice McIver, died at the
home of his brother in Cheraw on the
8th inst.
The Republicans of the Sixth Dis
trict have nominate R. A. Stewart,
negro lawyer Of the Manning bar.
for Congress.
Mr.. J. W. Moore. of Lancaster,
accidentally fell from a moving train
at Rock Hill last week, and had bis
left hand cut eff
By q vote of 40 to 81 the voters of
Prosperity decided at an election
held on Monday of last week to es-
tablish dispepsary in that town.
In the third primary Tranbam re-
c-ived the nomination for Sheriff of
Kershaw county by majority OF 19
votes. There will be contest.
A pig of a York county negro
rooted up pot of English gold. in
Nominations ranging from S. to $40.
1t is thought that Msj'r Furgurson
buried the pot while on his way
to meet defeat at the battle of Kings
Mountain.
Mr.. Dave b. Witherspoon, who
was at one time composition in the
Dispatch cfice, was injured at New
berry recently on the platform OF the
Coluubia. Newberry and Laurers
R R Co, by falling through a bole
thereon. There is some talk Of
suit for damages.
The Prosperity Voice of the Peo-
pie has changed from patent out
side to an all home print, and it also
shows many other evidences Of the
successful effJrts of its energetic
and enterprisipg manager to give
the people of Prosperity and vicinity
a paper worthy their support.
The Baptist church Of Brookland,
of which tie Rev. ]. E Duren is tie
pastor, was dedicated last Sunday.
The Rev. T. NJ Bailey, OF Greenville,
preached the dedicatory sermon.
Work was started on this build
ing last June and it is row ctn
pleted and free from debt, as a
result of the persevering industry
of the Baptist brethren and sisters
of that town.
Peliop, in Lexington county, on
the Perry extension of the Southern
Railway, sent car load of lumber
to Prosperity, in Newberry county,
last week. This is but another evi
dence of the developing power Il
r .ilroad. Had this road not been
built, the lumber industry Of that
section of the county would rot have
been developed, and the pine forests
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17
Cheap Rates to the County Fair.

The Southern Railway will sell
round trip tickets to Lexington and
return, sccount of the Lexington
County Fair, as follows:
Cvluubia, IS cents; Barr's, 20
cents; Gilbert, 40 cents; Leesville,
10 cents; Batesburg, so cents; Ridge
Spring, 81 20; johnson, 81 60; TEen-
ton, 81 80; Edge6eld, 81 90; Granite
Vile, $40; augusta, S275.
The schedule Of the special train,
in addition to the regular passenger
trains, will be as follows:
Leave Trenton, 500 a. m; Johns
ton, $40 a. No.; Ridge Spring, $40
3. m Batesburg, 100 a. NJ; Lees
Vile, 7:l5 a. % arrive at Lexington,
500 a. m. Leave Columbia, 6:3o q.
m., Blarding Street; arrive at Lex
rngtop, $40 a. m.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17
Worthy of His Hire.

A stranger got off the car, and,
sccosting newsboy, asked him to
direct him to the nearest bank.
This way" said the "newsie," and,
turning the corner, pointed to a sky
scraper just across the street.
"Thauk you, and what do l owe
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17

Alma Beatrice, daughter OF Ber].
and Emily Roof, was born November
IL, 1886, and departed this mortal
life October 5, 1900, making her
short pilgrimage on earth 13 years,
10 months and % days.
She was dedicated to God in in.
fancy by the rite Of holy baptism,
and has been trained up in the
Christian faith, and was faithful
Sunday school scholar at the time OF
her death, being member of St.
David's and Oak Grove Sunday
school.
Father, mother, brother, sisters,
and schoolmates must today bid an
earthly farewell to loved one, but
there is an eternity beyond the shores
of time, where loved one will meet,
meet to part 10 more. =.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17

A fine lot of Guinea Pigs for sale
cheap by the pair. Irquire at the
Dispatch Office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-10-17
ADVERTISING RATES,

Advertisements will be inserted at the
rate OF Is cents per square OF one l ch
ssace for first insertion. and 50 cents per
inch for each subsequent insertion.
Liberai contracts made With thoae wish.
ing to advertise for three, six and thelvs
months.
Notices IN the local column cents per
line each insertion.
Obituaries charged for at the rate Of ore
cent word, wten they exceed 100 words.
Marriage notices inserted freq
Address
6. NJ. HARTMAN, Editor and Publiahss.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

The Cecil Wing in demonstrating
that self-government is not only possi-
BILE, but honorable and full of glory,
says: ''The leaders of to-day take
council of the wisdom of the past.
They are the distributors not the
hoarders of liberty. They gave free
dom to Cuba and Porto Rico and will
give that freedom to the Philippines
which will best protect individual
rights and guarantee the respect of
other powers. This is the Imperialism
of true freedom, the royalty of justice,
and will soon be recognized as the
crowning glory of national achieve
ment. The Philippines to-day would
have peaceable and just government,
were it not far the encouragement af-
forded to the insurgents by the hostil-
ity here in the States to the effort of
the army to conquer rebellion.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15
A Curious Wood Carvi-

Salem, Mass, is the home of the East
India Marine hall, which contains col
lections of the Essex institute and Of
the East India Marine society. The
scientific cabinets of the Essex insti-
tute are extensive and we'll arranged,
and the collections of the Marine soci-
ETY. include many curiosities from orr
entail countries and other distant ma
tions.
Among the numerous curiosities is a
piece of wood carving in the form of
two hemispheres ~ inches in diane
ter, In the concavities of which are
carved representations on the one hem
isphere of heaven and on the other of
he'll. There are 11O full length figures
In the carving, and the whole is very
skillfully executed. 1t is said to be
the work of an Indian monk of the
fourteenth century.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

Who shall be the leader of the Allied
forces in their march on Peking, in
China, has been perplexing to the
Powers. The Baltimore San in dis
cussing the subject, says:
1T is doubtful whether the United
States can assent fully to the proposal
that Field Marshal Count Won Wal
-dersee shall command it's forces in
China in a campaign designed to oc-
cupy permanently the most import
ant Chinese centers until the powers
are completely reimbursed for the ex-
penses of the war AS the Count is
still in Germany and his campaign
cannot begin for several months, or
till long after our Ambassador IN Pekin
has been rescued or massacred, it is
not clear, indeed, that the United
States will take part in a second expe-
dition to Peking. The expedition now
IN progress is exclusively for the re-
lief of the foreign legations shirt up "a
the Chinese capital and for the relief
of other Europeans and Christians now
in danger. 1t has no political object,
such as the dismemberment of China,
the overthrow of the present dynasty,
or the setting up of new regime,
dominated by foreigners. If China
delivers up to us our Ambassador and
Furnishes the officials who have infic-
ted outrages on American citizens, we
cannot properly take part in schemes
of vengeance or territorial aggrandize-
ment. On the contrary, we shall look
with grave disfavor upon any program
of conquest which threatens our free
participation in the trade of China"
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

THE Wilmington Republican in
noting the political gossip of the State
has the following:
1t used to be that two men ruled in
Delaware, but that was long ago. The
Bayards and the Saulsburys controlled
the Democratic pant ty for years, repre-
senting the State in the U. S., Senate.
Then George Gray and Anthony Hig-
gins broke the family compact and
Higgins served one term at Washing
ton with Gray, who received the ap-
pointment of U. S. Judge on his term
expiring. Senator r. r. Kenney has
received more from the present admin
istration than any Republican in Della
ware and more than any other Demo
crat has ever received from Republi-
can administration. The Biggs and
Cochrans were once powers i'll the
Democratic party but they have ap-
parently dropped in the background.
The Democratic State Convention de-
posed John Biggs as State Chairman of
that committee and Willard Salisbury
succeeding him and says he will carry
the State for Bryan. In that case Will
lard Salisbury and L. Irving Handy
will be the next two Z. S. Senators
But Senator Keuney don't intend to be
showed aside if he can help it, and he
is expected to put up pretty fight to
succeed himself. The Democrats are
not going to have walk over to carry
Delaware for Bryan.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

THE Republicans of the second dis
trict of Maryland, embracing Cecil,
Hartford, Baltimore and Carroll coun-
ties, have united on business rather
than a rhetorical candidate for Con-
gress. The selection was Mr.. A. A.
Blakeney, prominent and highly es-
teemed resident of Baltimore county.
His nomination is a good one, if a man S
public and private record Is accepted
as a proper test for any candidate.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15
A Minister'S Good Work.

81 had a severe attack of bilious
collie, got a bottle of Chamberlain
Collc, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
took two doses and was entirely
cured" says Rev. A. A. Power of
Emporia, Kan. "My neighbor across
the street was sick for over a week, had
two or three bottles of medicine from
the doctor. He used them for three or
four days without relief, then called in
another doctor who treated him for
some days and gave him no relief, so
discharged him. / went over to see
him the next morning. He said his
bowels were in terrible fix, that they
had been running off so long that It
was almost bloody fux. 1 asked him
if he had tried Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and he
said, No. went home and brought
him my bottle and gave him one dose;
told him to take another dose in fifteen
or twenty minutes if he did not find
relief, but he took no more and was
entirely cured. 1 think it the best
medicine 1 have ever tried" For sale
by Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna; T. L.
Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

In speaking of the ticket nominated
by the recent Union Republican Con-
vention, the Milford Chronicle, has
the following to say concerning the
candidates:
''The Union Republicans in conven-
ton assembled have named a splendid
ticket, and men are on it who no man
not actuated by personal malice, will
refuse to support. The electors named
are men who have been closely identi-
fed with the boiling faction, and the
gentlemen named for Congress are of
the best and brightest in Delaware and
Union Republicans of unquestioned
fealty.
For the high Office of Governor, the
name OF our ellow-townsman, DIR.
George ". Marshall, was selected. and
to the people of Delaware he needs no
introduction. Honest and true; earn
est and untiring; capable in every way
and with malice toward none, no truth
full charge can be raised against him,
and we predict success for him at the
polls.
For Lieutenant-Gove a man who
has stood on middle ground was named.
and the balance of the ticket was given
TO those Republicans who have op-
posed Uuion Republicans heretofore.
OF this ticket Union Republicans need
not be ashamed. 1t was made in good
spirit and shows intent to be fair, and
while the boilers will cavil, the odium
of again defeating the State ticket
should it fail-will rest on their con-
sciences, but there must be no failure.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15
WANTED.

A Colored Woman for General
Housework. Apply to
Mrs. I. y. MILLS,
S12 Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

THE party leaders are looking to-
ward the tr-t Of September as the start
OF the active work of the campaign.
The depressing heat of the last week
or two has had a demoralizing effect
apon the workers at both headquar-
ters, aud it is argued that effective
work cannot be done with the mercury
playing around the century mark.
People cannot be gotten to take inter
est in politics, and it is extremely diff
fcult to secure information from the
counties or to stir up activity among
the State leaders.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15
.ELOPEMENT CASE STIRS DOVER
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

"Oh, Josephine; poor little Joe,
where has he taken you? Come back
to usI' she cried.
Her husbands act had turned her
love into hate, and she saw only the
ruined life of her pretty sister.
Got Passes Two Weeks Ago.
Mr.. Packard learned that Wilkinson
had secured his two newspaper passes
as long ago as a fortnight, reading
"H. M. Wilkinson and wife, Washing
ton to Asheville, N. c." showing that
the carrying off of the girl was premed-
itated. All along he had insisted to
his wife that she should go to Reho-
both for few weeks while he recuper-
ated in the mountains.
Howard NJ. Wilkinson married Miss
Nellie at the home of her father at
Dover on November 80, 1898. Rev.
Sewell n. Pilchard, United States army
chaplain at Fort Bayard, New Mexico,
an uncle of the bride, performed the
ceremony.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

The registration of voters is much
more prompt this year, at least in the
two registration days already passed,
than was the case two years ago. This
is a healthy sign, and indicates that
the mass of people are more decided on
State and national matters, than was
the case at the last election, and are
ready 10 declare themselves so. 1t in
dicates fierce blttle in this State this
year.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

The news today from China is that
the Allies are nearing Pekin if not al
ready there. A fierce cannonading of
the members of the Legation had
commenced but they Hoped to hold out
until they could be relieved.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15
a Political Rona.

"They say you are merely a political
boss" said the candid informant.
Great Scottp' calculated Senator
Sorghum. 'The irreverence Of these
moderns is something disheartenings
Why, that's all Julius Caesar was."-
Washington Star.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

A lame shoulder is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles, and may
be cured by a few applications of
Chamberlain Pain Balm. For sale
by Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna; t.
l.. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

Since leaving Goldey College in
1893, have never been out of emnlov-
employment, writes Goldey COLLEGE
graduate: Write to. day to ri. s. Col
dey, Wilmington, Del, for new cata.
louge. See adv, this paper.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
THE TIMES is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
state Of which it is a part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland
R0BT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Proprietor.
RoBT. D. HoFFECKER, JR.,
Associate Editor.
TERMS MS--SUBsoRIPTIoN-Sl.5 per annum. II
paid strictly in advance Sl.OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at the option Of the publishers.
ADvERTIsEMENTs-TH SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which it
Is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton,
Zenton, Cheswold Leipsic, &c. A rate of 50
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. A specia
reduction on all semi-annus ena yearly acver
tjsements
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15
Lady School Teacher Wanted.

For medium sized country school,
good salary; convenient to town and
railroad. Address,
,. o. BOX 207,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1900-08-15

OFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-24
Big CONFEDERATION
A Large Trade Center In Mexico
Has Been Entirely Destroyed
By Fire.
A $4,000 BLAZE IN TEXAS
A Mob Of Poems Stole Large Quantities
Of Fire Water At the Mexico
Fire and Engaged In
Rioting.

San Antonio, Tex, April 24-Accord-
ing to advices received here, Panuca
Mex, one Of the most important trading
towns on the east coast of Mexico, sixty
miles west of the seaport of Tampico
has been entirely destroyed by fire. Pa
nuca is town of 1000 persons, on the
Panuca river. Thatched roof adobe
houses and modern frame business
blocks, surrounded by brush huts, con-
stituted the city. Everything went down
before the flames, as there were no fire.
fighting appliances. The loss will ag-
gregate $2,225,0 900. Eight men were Sc
verely injured through the explosion of
government small arms storehouse.
The fire started in the $3.50, 900 distillery
of Castillo & Co. mob of poems stole
large quantities of aguardiente, fiery
Mexican brandy. and became violently
drunk, and but for the vigorous action
Of a company of Mexican infantry
would have done much violence to
homeless persons. The Mexican govern
ment has taken steps for the relief of
the people, many of whom have been
carried to Tampico for protection.
ANOTHER BIG FIRE.
Houston, Tex, April 24.-Half the
business portion of Groveton. Trinity
county, was burned early to-day. Loss,
$50. 900.