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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20
MR.. FINLEY A COMING MAN.
Now South Carolina Representa>
tive Makes a Favorable Impres.
sion.
Cor Greenville News.

Washington, DC, Jan 15-Re-
preventative Finley, Of South
Carolina, the only new member
of the delegation, is likely to be-
come one of the strong men of the
delegation. Although this is
his first experience in the United
States congress, he has had
considerable legis ative expert
ence, having been a member of
the South Carolina legislature.
I Among his colleagues in the leg
islature were two of the members
of the present South Carolina
Delegation in the house Of repre-
sentatives, Congressman Wilson
and Talbert. Mr.. Finley is a
rather tall gentleman, and of com
manding presence, and it is said
that he has II splendid voice, and
is a good speaker. Thus far be
has not been heard in the house,
the session not having advanced
long enough as vet to afford Il new
member much opportunity. He
is known, however. to be n good
talker, and be will doubtless be
heard before very long. Personal
ly, Mr.. Finley is one of the most
genial members from Sou b Caro-
linz in congress. He is getting
to be quite favorite among the
Washington correspondents, who
naturally,take to men who furnish
news.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20
MORE MULES.
BETTER MULES,
LARGER MULES,
FATTER MULES.
Horse '5'he best

Keep posted by calling at our STABLES
frequ-ntIy and zee the quality and
lear, OuI priccs-We are in t. q bust
ness to succeed, and the way to sue
I'd i. t" succeed" aud that il what
We are doing.
Our Mr. Elliott is now in the West.
ern markets and will return b, the
22nd with a. fine lot OF MULES and
HORSES as hrs ever been seen in
Lancaster-We buy them TO sell again.
aud il vou want a good mule or horse
give Us trial, aud il We do not sell
you we Will believe you are not in
he market We guarantee what we
sell ard will do everything reasonable
To suit ali who buy from Us
we are indeed thankful for the
patronage and confidence OF .he peo-
pie 90 Lancaster and a"j"ining coun-
ties ami by strict integrity and fair
dealings hope To merit a continuance
or the same
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20
CLBF KS SALE
STATE o. SOUTH CAROLYN
COUNTY OF LANCASTER.
|. the OmmOn Pleas

COUNTY OF LANCASTER.
/ the Ommon Pleas
The British and American Mortgage
Company Limited Plaintiff, against
harlott- r ester. The rhoma- p
Smith MrIver 90, and J Harry
Foster, Def ndants.
pY virtue Of an Order made il the
ID above case by Judge O w Bu,
chanan, dated October 27, 1899, | will
sell at pnhlic auction at Lancaster
court house, WITHIN the legal hours of
sale, On tn"
FiSrt MOnd0y in FcLrudry, 1900.
the t"tiowlmv de. crihed lots, parcels or
tracts OF land to wit:
I>t All that piece, parcel or tract
of land in the county of Lancaster aud
sts:e aforesaid, cont ininE 22J acres,
HtOTe or i"SS. convened To the D..
fendant, tharIntt II Foster by niary
II Hassel.iue. Fannie w Cureion and
T. IA r Brow hy deed dated Fehy
% 1878
2d. MI that piece, parcel or tract of
land in the cnnnty Of Lancaster and
Stat- afOresai !. containing 29f acres,
more az TESS, veyed 1" the De-
feudant, Charlotte r Foster, by Eliza
{, Brown by deed da ed Feby 27th.
1879.
The above tracts constitu e 5l9
acres, more or less. lying being and
situate IN the county Of Lancaster aud
STATE Of South Carolina, bounded on
The North 10y lands of ri II GO0ch
lands low owned 10y II B SOwelI and
tath, Springs IL Co but formerly
owned bS } Il Erwin ar his wife, Mary
b Erwin. on the East by lands Of J X
Massey, Jr., formerly the G. II Wade
plac- on the south by lands Of w I.
Roddey ~ o, formerly owned b. j.
ELI Dunlap, and lands formerly he.
longing to the estate Of Mrs r Z Blown
now known as the Dugdale place, on
the West hy lands of w l. Roddey IL
Go, formerly owned by ID Eli Dun ap,
and Others.
Plats of each tract will be exhisited
Oh day of sale.
Terms of Sale; one third cash, the
balance to he paid in equal instal>
ments OfOne and two years, with in
terest from day Of sale. The credit
portions Of the sale a'e to be secured
by the bond of the purchaser or pur-
chaserH and mortgage Of the premi-
ses The purchaser Of the 225 acre
tract on which the four-room cottage
stands shall insure the same in some
good reputable Fire Insurance Com
pany and said policy shall be assigned
to the Clerk OF the court a. additional
security for the credit payments. Purs
chaser or purchasers of either tract
will have the option Of paying all in
cash. The purchaser or purchasers
must comp'y with the terms OF sale
within 80 minutes or the land will be
Immediately resold at the bidders
risk .''' ''' ''''' o." ..''. co.'s
p@r Purchaser TO pay for all neces,
sary papers including revenue stamps.
w. S. l.. PORTER, J
G.. G. &. p. L. G..
r. E. Wylie, PIfs. Atty.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNT OF LANCASTER,

In the Court Of Probate.
BY Chas. ID Jones. Judge of Probate.
WHEREAS, Mrs Nj & Bird has
made suit to me TO grant her Bette.s
of \ administration on the eState OF and
effects OF George l. Bird d"ctas.d,
THESE AXE THEREFORE 20 cite and
adm"mlsh all and singular the kindred
sni creditors of the said George :.
Bird, deceased. that they be and ap-
pear before me, in the ourt Of Pros
bate, 10 be heId at Lane ,ster. &. II
on "Wednesday Jan II next after pub
lirati m thereof at ii O'Clock in the
forenoon to show cause, II any they
have, why the said Administration
should no; be- granted.
Given under my Hand and Seal this
2d day of Jauu"ry, Ammo Domini.
1900
r., Sl CHAS. ID JONES,
Probate Judge.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20
Rev. Benjamin AlIston Dead.

a special to the State dated
Winnsboro, Jan Is, says:
Rev. Benjamin AIIston, recent
ly Of st. Johns Episcopal church
here, died at Z O'Clock to night
Of heart disease. Mr.. Allston
was 81 year, of age He had
been in bad health for several
years and had been confined to his
bed for about two months, dur
ing which time he was great
sufferer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20
Broad Tire BIZ Passed BY Sen
ate.

The broad tire bill which was
passed in the Senate Wednesday,
by vote Of 81 to -, read as
follows:
Whereas the use over the pub
lie highways OF the State of the
narrOw~tire wagons now in gen
eral Use is injurious to said high.
ways and against the public well
fare: therefore,
BE it enacted by the general as
ScmhlY of the State of South
Carolina:
Section /. That after January
lst, 1901, it shall be unlawful for
any person or persons, firm or
corporations, to sell or otherwise
dispose Of for Use upon the high
ways or public roads in this St tie
any wagon having less width of
tires than below specified, VIZ:
On all wagons having standard
IRON or steel aXles, not exceeding
one ana three eighths inches, tubu-
lar aXIes not exceeding one and
seven eighths incnes, or thin BILE.
skein axles not exceeding two and
one-eighth inches, the width of the
tires shall not be less than two
inches: on all wagons having
standard iron or steel aXles ex-
ceediDg one and three eighths
inches, but not exceeding one and
five e: ghths inches, tubular axles
exceeding one and seven-eights
but not exceeding two and one
eighth inches, or thimble skein
axles exceeding two and three-
clghths inches, but not exceeding
two and three fourths inches, the
width of tires shall not be less than
three and One-half inches. On all
wagons having standard iron or
steel axles exceeding one-and five
eighths inches, but not exceeding
two 'nCneS, tubular aXleS exceed :
lng two and one eighth inches, but
not exceeding two and five -eighths
inches, or thimhle -skein axles ex.
ceeding two and three -fourths
inches, but not exceeding three
and one fourth inches, the width
OF tires shall be not less than four
inches. On all wagons having
standard iron or steel a1les eX-
ceeding two inches, tubular axles
exceeding two and five -eighths
inches, or thimble> skein axles ex,
cceding three and ONE fourth
inches, the width of tires shall not
be less than four and one-half
inches.
Sec 2. That from and after
the passage Of this act and until
January 1st, 1903, any person
who produces q certificate of the
township board OF assessors, or a
majority of them, to the effect
that such person owns and habit
ualIy uses at least one road We
hicle with tires not less than four
inches in width, shall be exempt
from road duty and from the pay
ment of Communication road tax:
Provided, That the provisions of
this section shall not apply to log
arts.
Sec. 3. That after January
1st, 1904, it shall be unlawful for
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20

Appointed Postmaster mt Rock
Hill.
Washington, Jan 16.-The
president today appointed 4 j
Pride postmaster at Rock Hill, S
G.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20

John jackson, a colored EN-
ployee of the Southern railway
was killed while coupling an en-
gine to some box cars at Spartan
burg about IL o'clock Monday
night. ..u.. rrr
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20

Col VIM Munro, a prominent
lawyer and influential citizen Of
Union, died in Florida, where he
had gone for his health last, Sun
day. His remains were brought
to his home and Inferred Tuesday.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20

-'f>Vo -YnnunTy ESar gains Just Come
Beautiful cooring in the Popn Plaids
Also
in desirable Styles Z! worth double.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20
Long Faced
Merchants

Are claiming higher
prices. Goods they say
have gone up. We are
getting them cheaper
than ever. The ready
cash always wins, and
we are in the lead with
some soft snaps for early
trade.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20
GREAT MILLINERY SALE

Ihpse who have not yet bought their winter mey g
luck We running off the balance Of little
than hdf price You should avail yourself of such chance
chase hice hat
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1900-01-20
Ve Sell Strictly For Cash -

That means WE are
the only people in posi-
tion to handle the CASH
trade. Time merchants
put up prices at this sea-
son for credit trade. We
put down prices for cash
trade. We do not have
to charge honest people
twoprices to pay losses
on bad debts. The trade
knows and appreciates
this fact and we arc get
ting the cash business.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-08-10
Status of State Lands.

There appears to have been COT
siderable transformation circulated
as to the extent and results of the
litigation instituted against the
state institutions by squatters upor
lands selected by the state for its
various benevolencies. Attorney
General Hayes, secretary of the land
board, has issued the following
statement in that relations:
The state has heretofore selected
in north Idaho in the neighborhood
of 100000 acres of pine lands. Fifty
contests were flied against the state
selections in Latah and Shoshonc
counties. These contests cover T.
965 acres. These contests have
now been finally decided by the
secretary of the interior and the fol-
lowing table gives the result and
the acreage involved, the state win
ming 26 cases involving 1920 acres,
and losing "a or 3845 acres.
There are FIVE or six other cases
in which the state is interested and
which are still undisposed of.
Total lands granted to the state,
668, 900 acres; selections made amt
approved, 422, 300 acres; selections
pending before the United Statee
land department, 6e, $50 acres. On
the grants made to the state there
are yet to be selected 17e, 800 acres. ;.
And in addition to these, lien lands
to the probable extent of 90, 900 or
25, 900 acres.-Lewiston Tribune,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-08-10
IF YOU THINK

OF going east, investigate the
advantages offered by the Union
Pacific before definitely deciding
on your route of travel. You will
find that its equipment, service and
road bed are as nearly perfect as
can be found, and in addition
thereto you reach your destination
many hours quicker than via other
lines. We can prove this 10 your
entire satisfaction and invite your
correspondence. We will give all
inquiries prompt and careful at
tention. On August 1924 We have
excursions to Detroit and return
at rate Of one fare plus $500 and
TO Chicago st one fare for the round
trip. Call on your nearest O. S. L.
agent for further information, OF
address H. NJ. Clay, General Agent
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-08-10
NOTICE o. ATrAcHMKNT.

Sidney Stevens Implement Company.
Corporation, Plaintiff, vs.. David G.
Stuart and James S. Holland, rartnera
under the style and firm name OF Stuart
& Holland.
Notice is hereby given that q "WriS
of Attachment has been issued against
the defendant and in favor of the plain
tiff in the above entitled action.
Witness my hand
and seal of said Court,
(sEALl this 10Th day of July,
A. D. 1900.
JAMES E HART,
Clerk of the District Court, 9Th Judi
ciaI District OF the State of Idaho, in
and for Bear Lake County.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-08-10
Story OF a Slave

To ne bound hand and foot for years.
by the chains OF disease Is the worst
form OF slavery. George D. Williams.
OF Manchester. Mich, says: my wife
has been 80 helpless Tor five years that
she could not turn over in bed alone
After using two bottles of Electric Bit
ters che is wonderfully improved ANA
able 10 do her own work" This SUD
RENE remedy for female diseases quick
ly cures nervousneus, sleeplessness
melancholy, headache, backaChe, faint.
ing and dizzy spells. It is godeend TO
weak, sickly, rundown people. Cure
guaranteed Only SOC. Sold by Ritter
Bros. Drug Co.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-08-10
TffGFHIR, sam Lewis
Spring and Summer Advancement

high prices continually advancing
the buyers usually
happened that bought this Cash
This where shine
share with the benefit Not the high
which it usually asked for other We wish
In need OF goods wait until the stock is all sold
the which offer
RETAIL would wholesale We will mention
here lew prices as much as limited space will permit:
DRY GOODS
30 plad outing vd
bO Calico and Bingham worth 1Oc
~ pieces Cashmere in coo worth Is Zoe yd 1Oc yd
Will always find the finest line of Dress Goods and Silks the
finest selection and the best qu" at the lowest prices
CLOTHING
suit bought credit the
Clothing made the
ship Clothing made order be made better fit design
m Suits to close out in broken sizes worth 10 $15 ESQ SIS
90 chids Suits knee worth 81 and $3.50 price SO soc
BOOTS AND SHOES
still growing The people have found that
obtained We
shoes to refunded We have sold 10000
only had two pair returned this enough that
take the lead, in and beauty.
millinery
Our line OF millinery we'll known fact match
sought design anywhere this
We have large variety Silk Cape made Silk Waists
10 Lawn aaes Madras and other latest Styles ladies
me line OF Lace Curtains Carpets Hats Caps, Jewellery
Siverware.
we would advise the trade early in the possible
10 us chance to attend the rush. generally receive them
we here to do business OUR MOTTO all
11ii SATISFACTION. SAM L. LEWIS.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-08-10
A Step Further.

The system (permitI should he.
abolished and any Americas citizen be
permitted to seek employment In Sho-
shone county without asking the con
sent OF Gov. Steunenberg. Bartlett Sim
clair or any other public official on.
earth. -Ccuer d'Alene Press.
1t the Press will add after the
word ''earth, " the words ''Or any
such gang as Ed Boyce and his
Cohorts" the Examiner will saw
ssAmen."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-08-10

Timely information given Mrs. George.
Long. OF New Straatsyille, Ohio. saved
TWO lives. A frightful cough had Ions
Kept her awake every night. She h.,1
tried many remedies and dortor. h,,t
steadily grew WORE until urged 70 tvv
DR.. Kings New Discovery. One Oot,le
wholly cured her and she wr;taa IN
"larSeAonS medicine also cured Mr.. lone
OF severe stack Oh Pneumonia. sncl
cures sTe positive proof of it's power ~.
cure am throat, chest and lung troubles
only SOc ani st.OO. Guaranteed. Tr;aI
bottle free at Ritter BrOa. drug ssa-~
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-08-10
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land once al Blackfoot, Idaho,

Land once al Blackfoot, Idaho,
July ., 1900.
named settler has fled notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim.
and that said proof will be made before JAS,
A. Wallis y $ Commissioners at Montpelier Ida.
on August Is 1900, viz:
AMANDA J. SMITH.
For the So SWA SW14 SE14 NW14 sWl4 Sec.
"a TIP IL 8. X. AZ E.
She names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz:
Samuel smith. Arthur II Smith, Nels soren-
Idaho.
LORENZO r. THOMAS, Register.
q. Spongberg, Atty. for Claimant 1ly IS aug II
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-08-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office,
BLACK foot, Idaho, July o, 1900.

Rlackfoot, Idaho, July0, 1900
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim nd
that said proof will be madeb before James Fl.
Wallis, y. 8. Commissioner at Montpelier, Ida
no, ON August 18th 1905, viz:
RILEY WEAVER.
For the lots and 2 Sec TIP IL S. and 81 s. r.
"a Sec 81 TIP. IL s r "A r.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz:
Peter Weaver. James Welker. Horace Weaver
and James J. Collett, all of Bear Lake County
Idaho.
July 1S-Aug IL Register.
9. SpOngberR, Atty for Claimant
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-08-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.
United States Land office.
BlRckfOOt. Idaho. July 1St ION

BlackfOot, Idaho, July list, 1QOOi
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make Anal proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before james H.
Wallis, U. Commissioners, at Montpelier, Ida
hos on August 11th 1900. viz:
CHRISTEN SOREHsON
For the E% NWL 4 Lots aud 8, Section 81
TIP. II 8 r., a z, u NJ
He names the following witnesses 90 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Hans SorensOn, Frank Peeora, Joseph M Tin.
Pettss and Harrison Tippetts all of Bear Lake
County, Idaho.
LoRENzo r. THOMAS,
July 6-August 10 Register.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-03
PEKIN STREETS RAN WITH BLOOD,
According to Letter Alleged Have Been Received in
Victoria From Chinaman.

CHICAGO, Aug. IA special to the
Record from Victoria, B. c., says:
A letter received by local Chinaman
by the steamer Glenogle, dated from Chi
San Flu, the capital of Shan Tung,on july
z, says Cha Tao, farmer, who escaped
from Pekin June 26, has given the writer
lhe following information from the capi-
tai to June 26:
There were over 10000 Boxers and
Manchu troops in the capital when 1 left
and numbers more were pouring in from
all parts of Chi Ii, Shan Tung, Shen and
Honan Their main object seemed to be
plunder and hatred of foreigners. The
gates of Pekin were consequently omen
day and night to permit these reinforce
ments to enter the city. Those in the
city mad attacked the foreign legations
continuously Tor ten days, but We're re-
pulsed every time, although they man
aged to set fire to a number of houses
adjoining the foreign quarters. therefore
leaving the latter considerably exposad
Il believe one or two foreign houses had
been destroyed when 1 left the civ No
decent person could get anywhere near
the place for fear Of being called a for
eigner by the mob. Not counting the
1000 to 5000 converts who have been mas
sacred py the Boxers inside Pekin. n
was estimated when l left that over i non
peaceable citizens had also been siam
in the metropolis. The streets ran wifi,
blood, 1t was awful. The Tartar and
Forbidden cities were filled to overfiowina
with Boxers and Manchu troops, which
caused a panic among the princes, dukes,
mobiles and members of the imperial clan
and other banners, who were also afraid
they would be plundered as soon as the
Boxers get beyond control and so bv
diplomacy they managed to clear both
cities of their dangerous friends, closed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-03

fairly raising him from the ground. The
grand vizier is a veritable giant and with
out an effort he held the aggressor sus-
pended in the air Then policeman fol-
lowing on bicycle. jumped from his ma
chine, grasped the man and drew him
back Other policemen arrived and the
man was overpowered and led away"
The shah did not appear to be excited
by the attempt upon his life and when the
man was led away, he reseated himself
in his carriage and quietly spoke in Per-
sian to the grand vizier. Then he said to
the coachman: Drive on and the car
riage proceeded to the Alexander III
bridge, where a boat was taken for
Sevres.
The pistol carried by the would-be-mur-
derer was of the bull dog type loaded with
five cartridges. When the police seized
the man he tried to break away and cried:
'.Vivie: Children of the People. An officer
tried to stop him, but he shouted: ITO my
assistance, friends :" Then he quieted
down and submitted. When the knife was
found on his person, an officer remarked: !:
'You also had a knife to which the
man replied: "Yes; took some precau-
ton"
why did you attempt to assass nate the
shah?" the officer asked.
Because" was the reply, "it pleased
me. That does not concern you"
To all other questions the prisoner re-
mained dumb
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-03

the gates and placed strong guards of
bannermen to prevent further ingress of
outsiders.
The Tartar city gates are now only
opened a couple of hours day to enable
residents to purchase things from the
other cities. To show how popular the
Boxers are with the Manchus, in front OF
the palaces of each prince, duke and
nobleman there are Boxer altars or re-
cruiting PAGES. On the 18th of June
Yung Lu, who had always advocated the
suppression of the Boxers having re-
ceived dispatches from the viceroys and
governors south of the Yellow river, urg-
ing the same step, thought to back UP his
policy by quoting the provincial dis
patches at the grand council that morn
ing. great clamor at once arose among.
the other grand councillors, headed by
Prince Tuan and Yang Yu, who denounc-
ed Yung Lu as traitor and literally
ovel whelmed him by their numbers.
Finally, by the efforts of the dowager
empress to restore order, Prince Tuan
and Yang Yu cried out they would take
all the responsibility for the war against
foreigners and rushed out of the grand
council chamber, all decorum and eti-
quette being thrown to the winds The
are said to be under the restaint of
empress dowager left the council cham
Der in despair and has not been heard of
since, neither has the emperor. They
are said to be under the restraint of
Prince Tuans men in the palace When
this was known to the eunuchs and the
palace officials they raised the cry: .'JJp
with the Tai Ting dynasty and down
with the foreigners which was taken up
by the others in the Tartar city. An
hour afterwavd began the reign of Prince
Tuan and his followers. We fear greatly
Tor the safety of our beloved princes.