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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-09-18
Here's the Opportunity

The Southern Railway announces
greatly reduced rates to the Pan
American Exposition, Buffalo, n. Y
Cloice of Routes via Cincinnati or
Via Washington Quickest Time.
Best Line, Pullman Sleeping Cars
aud Dining Cars on all through
Trains. Tickets on sale every day
until the close of the Exposition, with
transit limit of five days in both
directions and final limit cf twenty
days from date of sale. Good going
and returning on all trains. AK any
agent Southern Railway for Rates
and Particulars. ". H. Tayloe, A.
G. 2. A., Atlanta, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-09-18
Have They Coal and Oil?

Lake City, Williamsburg County,
September - Lake City was today
the scene of the greatest excitement
since the burning of the negro post
master Baker? An artesian we'll
borer, while boring on the lot in the
resident portion Of the towr, is re
ported to have struck oil and coal in
good quantities at depth of 65
feet. What is said to be anthracite
coal was forced up almost as large in
size as guinea eggs and the fluid &C
companying is said to smell and burn
exactly like kerosene.
The find is on the property of A
N. Sutcliffe, an Atlantic Coast Line
station master.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-09-18
Assassination of King Humbert.

The assassination Of King Humbert
OF Italy was on July 81, 1900, at
Mona, Italy, by Galtro Bressi, an
italian an archist. The King was
returning from popular demonstra
tion when Bressi shot the king with
pistol which he had concealed in a
newspaper. The assassin was arres
ted only by the timely Intervention Of
the gendarmes and then not until be
had been badly cut aud bruised
Bressi wes member Of anarchists
called The Inuer Circle" and had
few weeks previous come over from
Patterson, n j, with the avowed
purpose OF taking the kings life.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-09-18
SleoDinr Car Service.

Excellent daily Passenger service between
Florida and Now York.
Nos. IS and 3i-New York and Florida EI
press. Drawinc-rOom Stepping cars between
Augusta and New York. Pullman drawing
room sleeping cars between Port Tampa, Jack
sonvile savannah. Washington and View York.
Pullman sleeping ears between Charlotte and
Richmond ar3 Charlotte and Norfolk. Dining
cars between Charlotte and savannah.
Nos. 81 and 81. :. Fast Mail. Through
Pullman drawingroOm brfe; Sleeping cars be-
tween Jacksonville and New York and Pail
man sleeping ears between Augusta and Char
lotte and Charlotte and Richmond. Dining
ing cars between Jacksonville and Columbia,
enroute daily between jackson vile and Cincin
natl, via Asheville.
FRANK S. CANNON, s. II. HARDWICK,
Third E-P t& Gen. Mgr, Gen. Pas. Agt.,
Washington, ID. c. Washington, D. G.
W. H. TALOE, r. ". HUNT,
Asst Gen. Pass. Ag't., Div. Pass. Ag't,
Atlanta. Ga Chagieston, S: o.
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-09-18
W. A. RECkLING.

.ARTIST,
COLUMBIA, S. c.
rs NOW MAKING THE BEST PIC
l. lures that can be bad in this country,
and all who have never had a real fine pic
ture, should now try some of his latest
styles. Specimens Gun be seen at his GAL
tery. up stairs, next to the Hub.
When writing mention the Dispatch,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-09-18
RATES & WAI1KER,
1711 Main St., Post Office Block, Columbia, S. G.

A West Virginia farmer is using
an elephant to d. bis plowing. A
small circus was stranded in the
neigbborbood and the farmer bought
the animal at a bargain. The ele
phart is much stronger than horse
team; is gentle and eats little, and
bis owner is well pleased with his
purchase.
The Louisville Courier. Journal
says: During the first six months
of this year 261 rev textile mills
were built in this country, of which
IS were built in n ,rth Carolira, 36
in Georgia, 81 in South Clrolina and
27 in Alabama. The day has gore
by when politics was the chief in
dustry of the South"
Go. W La"e. Pewano. Mich
writes: Your K,dol Dyspepsia
Cure is the best remedy for indIges-
tion and stomach trouble that I ever
used. For years I suffered from
dyspepsia, at times compelling me to
stay in bed and causing me untold
agony. am completely cured by
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. In recon-
mending it to friends who suffer from
indigestion I always ofer to pay for
it if it fails. Thus far [ have never
paid" j. E Kaufman.
The Governor CT Oregon recently
declined the gift Of a house, on the
ground that be was living very com
fortably in the one which he rented
and could not afford to furnish and
keep up an expensive establishment.
It would be q good thing for the
country if his ideas were contagious
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-09-18

cases 36-inch bleach no limit, per yard, cents.
bales 36-inch best Sea Island, per yard cents.
10 bales best buckskin chevoits, per yard cents.
case light colored Calico per yard. 81 cents
Is Gozan Lisle finish lace hose per pair, 10 c@hts
A big job lawns, per yard. 81 cents.
pieces IL sheetipg % yards wide per yard l3 cents
pieces 1c pepere sheetng the best goods per sd 1c
bales drined jeans, per yard, cents.
2taes EE homespun, per yard. Scents
Is pieces table oil cloth, all coors per yard Is cents
500 Yards best Irish table linen, short lengths to 5
yards long. per yard 23 cents
so dozen handkerchieis, each, cent,
l.0r0 papers of pins. per paper, l cent.
100 Dr. zen lllun iuum tbinbes. EACH cent
500 dozen best cord spool cotton, 200 yards to the
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-09-18

You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle show
ing that it is simply iron and Quininf
in tasteless form. No cure, no pay.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-09-18

Senator Tillman has bad bis,
lsnced a second time, but he is get
ting along very well.
1t sometimes happens that the vis-
itor who comes to town to see the
sights is one OF the sights.
From cliff 100 feet high one with
clear vision can see a ship at dis
tapce of fcrty two miles.
B ". Pursell. Kintersville, Pa,
says he suffered 25 years with piles
and could obtain NJ relief until De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve Effected a
permanent cure. Counte,fei:s are
worthless. J. E Kaufman.
A man never objects to having bis
hair cut at cut rates, but be draws
the line at cut rate shave.
The new basis of mill assessments
has raised The tax yaluation of the
State nearly two million dollars.
Don't wait until you become chron-
iealiy eonstipated but take DsWitt's
Little Early Risers now and then.
They will keep your liver and bowels
in good order. Easy to take. Safe
pills. J E Kaufman.
The motto is. ''Make hay while the
sun shines" But you can't accom-
plish it with an umbrella in one hand
and palmetto fan in the other.
Powdered cbarcosl, if laid thick on
burn, causes the immediate abate-
ment of the pain. A superficial burn
can thus be healed in about an hour.
Sid Darling, 1912 Howard street,
Port Huron, Mich, writes; Il have
tried many pills and laxstives but
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are far
the best pills l have ever used"
They never gripe. j. E Kaufman.
Every actress has her photograph
taken when she is very young, and as
long as she remains on the stage her
Autographs are made from that pic
ture.
"Well," said Snaggs. II think many
dogs have more sense than than their
masters" EYES," agreed Craegs, Il
have dog like that myself And
then he wondered why they all
laughed.
Henry Brsydop, Harris, N. C,
says: Il took medicine 20 years for
asthma, but one bottle of One Min
ute Cough Cure did me more good
than any thing else during that time
Best Cough Cure" J. E Ksuf-
mann.
Marlboro reports new cotton
pest, called the Texas sharpshooter
which is doing great damage. 1t
bores into the boil and causes it to
rot and drop.
Your WIFE," remarked the old
friend, tells me you are getting into
society now" NO. replied the plain
man, who had to pay for his wife's
ambitions, society is getting into
me-"
Norris Silver, North Stratford, n
H.: Il purchased bottle of One
Minute Cough Cure when suffering
with cough doctors told me was
incurable. One bottle relieved me,
the second and third almost cured.
To-day I am a we'll map." J. E.
Kaufman.
Mrs. Gossippe-How does it come
Mrs. Swsgger invited you to her
party7 thought you were enemies.
Mrs-Snappem-We are, but she
thought l Ii id nothing fit to wear and
wanted N make me feel had
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-09-18

spool, spools for S cents.
100 dozen spool cotton for hand machine SPOOL c.
100 large honey comb spreads let it be each 50 cents
so pairs lace curtains p yards long beautifully desi yned
the price shall be per pair AZ cents.
500 window shades the price, 10 cents.
10 rolls mating. big job to close. cents
3; 0 rugs 40 inches square. out they sc 2} cents
Silk underskirs, each. 90 cents.
3O2 ladies silk and satin waists style and quality to
the price is a-Whisper
36 silk SKIRTS made in the --latest styles full Dress from c
to SO
so skirts in all the leading fabrics from 4S cents to So 25
Mems overa]ls, double stitched, per pair. 25 cents
Mems double decker shirts, the best goods 81 cents
Mems full dress shirts, in madras pe1cale ard Bedford
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-09-18
TO Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinire
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. E W
Groves signature is on each box. 25c
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05

built by ]. G. Benster, of Moline, ILL.,,
is of peculiar construction, there be-
ing no gear wheels nor crank, the
power being transmitted by an in
volute wheel which is part of the
steel wheel to which the fans are at
tached. The surface of the involute
is perfectly smooth, as is also that of
the wheel attached to the pitman car
rier, the one rolling upon the other.
The mast is of tubing, the pitman
being carried down inside. The
wires for throwing the mill out of
gear are attached to thimble on the
outside of the mast. From this it will
be seen that the trees are not needed
for actual support.
A number of these mills have been
attached to trees and have been Civ
ing excellent results. 1t is also pos
sible to carry the mills around on a
wagon and set them to work at any
part of field.-Scientific American.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05
GUARDED By FLOWERS.
An Equestrian Statue in Germany
Thus Protected from Romping
Children.


"A pretty story, which shows an adj
mirable trait common to almost all
German children, is told the Youths
Companion by q recently returned
traveller.
In a German city she saw fine
equestrian statue in bronze, around
the base of which bloomed a CAV lit
tie garden. 49,.
|. The visitor exclaimed with delight
over both the flowers and the statue,
and expressed some wonder that the
blossoms were left entirely unprotect,
ed by either railing or notice.
lin our country I am afraid some
of the children might be tempted to
pick q flower now and then, as this
seems aside from the busy part of the
city," she said to her German friend.
"Oh, that would never be here" said
the friend, in amazement. "Why, the
garden was planted because the chill
dren would mount to the back of the
horse and ride, and the bronze was
getting the wrong sort of polish; but
when the flowers began to come up
there was no more trouble.
"Our children are very fearful lest
they should hurt any little growing
thing, and they would see the green
peeping through the earth and not
take another step toward the tempt
ing horse" ~.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05

move along the inside of the posts
and thus reduce friction. The gate is
raised by means of ropes attached to
the center of the upper side of the
gate, from which they pass up to pull
leysin the center of the archway, and
then out along horizontal arms, at
right angles to the bars which con-
meet the tops of the posts. By pull
ing on the rope, the gate, which lis
but a trife heavier than the balanc--
ing weights, is raised, and after the
vehicle has passed, the gate falls of
itself. In passing in the opposite di-
rection another rope is pulled, when
the gate is raised as before. A sub
scriber has had one of these gates in
constant use for number of years
and finds it SO satisfactory lie de:
scribes it for the benefit of others.-E.
Way, in Farm and Home.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05
Neelect Cau.e. Bir Lo...

Not many years ago farmers
thought that it made cattle tough
to stand out through the cold days of
winter, shivering from head to foot.
They did not seem to know that cold
takes off a large share of animal heat
which they can get only from food,
and the more they are; exposed the
more food they will need. Most folks
know better now, or, IL they don't,
theresa society with long name that
stands ready to teach them.-Farm
Journal
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05
Disposins of Coal Ashes.

What to do with the coal ashes is a
problem with some. They are of little
or no value as fertilizer, but can be
used with advantage on roads or paths.
The ashes may be spread and little
soil thrown over them. when they will
soon harden. Another plan is TO level
the walkway. excavating a few inches
below the general surface, pour on a
coating of coal tar and then cover
thickly with ashes. When dry repeat
with more coal tar and ashes until
three or four coatings are given. In a
short time the walkway will be as hard
as stone.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05
FALL

Flecks of yellow, blots Of red,
In the green boughs overhead:
W:thered heritage in the grass
OF the 1pasture where II pass:
These yAnd many other signs. is
Midst the cedars and the pines,
Seen as plain as light at dawn.
Tell the tale that summers gone.
Summer gone, but linger still
Beauties rare on plain and hill:
Tints that rival rainbow dyes
Set ins1eummer evening Skies
GemfnS meadow, fen and lea,
BrightSas shells from out the sea,
Summers gone, but left are all
The cqAantless splendors of the fall. j.
All tKsfairest flowers remain:
Goldenssrod in endless chain;
Daisies interspersed like gems
Bend md bow on graceful stems:
AsterssSporting everywhere.
BlueseFHd beauties bright and fair;
Late rise blooming on the lawn,
Needless that the summers gone.
Bob-white In the pasture land.
To his sweetheart near at hand,
Pipes his love notes, soft and clear.
As those trilled when June was here.
Flicker teeters through the air.
Quite as5if he did not care
Whether seasons go or stay:
He'll hehappy either way.
And the flicker's view is mine:
Winters frost or summers shine,
Each hath pleasures, heaven sent,
For the heart where dwells content.
&C. H. Doing. In Washington Star.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05
RURAL DELIVERY.
now the system Has Materially Add
ed to the Cash Value of
/ - Farm Lands,

The most recent provisions of the
rural delivery system make every wag-
on post Office and money order
office as well. Stamps are sold,. money
orders are both issued and paid, and
letters are registered. The carriers
are allowed to deliver packages, other
than mail parcels, when such tasks do
not interfere with prompt service.
The farmers were at first inclined to
look at the plan as short lived. The re-
ceptacles which they prepared for the
mail were, in thousands of instances,
of the crudest material that could be
found about the farms. Tomato cans,
stove pipes turned on end, cigar boxes
and tin pals all served for mail boxes,
; and one farmer in Washington coun-
ty, Pa..,constructedi a box by making
over an old hobby horse and mount
ing it upon stake in front of his gate.
The carrier often discovered the box
nailed to the nearest fence, or attached
; to tree halfway between the road
and the family residence, instead of
being within easy reach of the mail
wagon. f.gz s H.,
1t is estimated that the value of land
along rural delivery routes has in
| creased from two to five dollars an
acre. Then, too, there is an educa-
tional value in the rural free delivery,
in that thousands more magazines and
periodicals are finding their way to
| peoples homes. The Oldest route in
the United States runs out from Hope,
Ind. More carriers are now making
daily rounds within the boundaries of
this state. If they went in straight
line in, relays they would cross the
continent every day. The total length
of the routes is $685. miles, and the
area covered is s,9l4 square miles.
They serve 196,712 people who two
| years ago were compelled to travel
from one to ten miles for their mail.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05
sELF-oPENING GATE.
The Man Who Invented 1t Has Had
One in Constant Use for q Num-
- ~ Der of Years. ff.t

This gate is light one, hung by
ropes which pass over pulleys near
the top of long posts, and counter
poised by weights upon the other
ends Of the ropes. Small wheels are
placed in the ends of the gate to
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05
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"A CURIOUS wMDM1LL.
In It's Construction Nature ana Me-
IA ch.nies Are savangely and Eff
ivssy sse II. sss,ss d

A windmill is apt to be a very
prosaic and ugly construction, but
many attempts have been made with,
varying successful beautify these I.ery
useful and economical power produc-
7ers., Our engraving illustrates how
nature and mechanics are sometimes
blended. The trees serve only as a
support for the platform at the top,
and as side rails of ladder, it being
necessary only to provide rounds.
The trees serve also to stay the iron
supports. The windmill. which was
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05


One of the most important and en-.
couraging of the many conferences
and meetings which have been held in
Buffalo this year in connection with
the Pan-American exposition was the
good roads congress. It was notes
worthy for its size and for the prom
I'd sots egssss in one ot
the most Backward phases Of Amer.
Iicaas civilization.
Delegates were present from AZ of
the states, and from Belgium, Mexico
and Eanada. They were representa-
tive men. as a rule, and very much in
earnest. The proceedings of the con-
gress showed that its members real
lied the vast Importance of good pub
lie highways in the development of
any country's business and resources,
and in promoting the welfare and
happiness of its people. There was a
general determination to improve ex-
listing conditions in the United States.
What is more to the point, it was
abundantly shown that, great prog
ress was being made. Particularly
gratifying reports came from the
south, where the highways have been
worse than anywhere else in the
country, although that is saying q
great deal. One of the principal rea-
sons why the use of the saddle horse
has been much more common in the
south than in any other section has
been the extremely bad condition of
the roads for wheeled vehicles.
Yet this is part of the United
States where it is much easier to
maintain good roads than it can be
in colder regions. The greater part
of the south has little freezing wealth
er in winter, and hardly any in the
autumn or the spring. Therefore,
the maintenance of good roads is
freed from one of the most serious
difficulties encountered in the north,
which is the breaking up of highways
by frost, deep and long continued
winter and winter thaws.
There was general agreement
among representatives of all parts of
the country that the rise of public
interest in good roads was steady and
strong, and it was believed by the
delegates from every section that
much progress would be made in the
next few years. This hopeful view is
probably we'll founded. In nearlyevery
important district there are enough
good roads, or samples of good roads,
to serve as object lessons, and it is
certain that wherever people have an
opportunity to use and enjoy fine
highways they will demand the inn
provement of other roads near by.
Comfort and convenience in the use
of public roads seem necessities to
those who have any opportunity to
ride on highways such as all prosper
Gus countries ought to consider in
dispensable. Then ways and means
of building and maintaining them are
found, even though it may have
seemed impossible to do so when all
the roads were bad.
The United States has a very un-
favorable winter climate in the great
er part of the country, from the point
of view of the. road engineer; but
American energy and prosperity
ought to be equal to the task, none
the less, Of giving this country sys-
tenn of common highways as good as
the average of European roads. We
should be unwilling to admit any
longer inferiority in that important
feature of social and economic devel-
Opment. q s-a f@z5 fas So Ns,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05

y Despite all Of the laws to the CON
trary, skinned cheese is yet sold TO,
"full cream, land oleomargarine fol
real butter. Where is the remedy2. {.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05
QUALITY OF LIVE STOCK.

1t was a pleasurable surprise to
note the high quality of the stock. The
average of quality in cattle is higher
than the average of cattle in our State,
unless in the dairy classes. This opin-
ion is not reached rashly or without
ample opportunity for investigation.
spent three long days in the show
ring at Winnipeg making the awards
in the beef classes. I question if any
OF our states, single handed, could
make such a showing In. cattle. It was
my privilege to make the awards at
several shows, and at all Of them
were evidences that much attention is
given to the improvement of the stock.
noted carefully the character Of the
herds that grazed along the railroad
and everywhere the high average of
the quality of the stock was in evi.
dence. 49, .9:tsfs,.
REASONS FOR QUALITY IN STOCK.
The quality of the grass is
good. Many of the settlers came
from Ontario, and had been schooled
as to the value of good stock before
going west. The railroads and the
Government have taken deep in.
terest in making it less difficult and
costly to the farmers to secure good
males.
Those who are anxious Of changing
their residence should bear in mind
that the lands in Western Canada are
many of them free and others reason.
ably cheap. !.
Information will gladly be given by
any agent Of the Canadian Govern.
ment, whose advertisement appears
elsewhere. % zi = -
Last year the pope's vineyard in tho
gardens of the Vatican Welded
beautifully, but owing to some care
lessness in putting up. the wine, much
OF it spoiled, and had to be. sold at
Six cents q quart. This year there
was a prospect for smother GOOD
harvest, when q hailstorm DESTROYED,
the whole crop and damaged the
vines so badly that they will probably
pc barren next year. :
A German authority states that
from the mouth to the source Of the
Rhine, 725 castles, formerly the
homes of warlike chiefs, are to be
found overlooking it's waters.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-12-05

The road to knowledge 10 sue
cession of switches.