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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17

De films was sent yo by old Satan
his self; Bro Moses nevah wore no
silk bat: Uncle Abraham nevah had
no raid nectie neder."
Whereupon the youth cast the con-
demned articles from him and threw
himself upon the mourner,s bench to
repent, while cne of the principal
pillars of tho church stole off into the
woods and rescued the hat. When
asked why he could wear an article
which was too wicked for the young
man, he replied:
"Why, yo' sees, mistis, Use got
'ligion all right, so kin wa'ar Bro
Johnson's hat fuh him and sanctify it
TIL he's ready fuh it. Restin' on me
haid 8 g'wine tub drive old Satan
outen de hat band, Gaze Sc been
baptized an Bro johnson amt.
OATS huccum I I kin wa'ar de hat an
he can't"
With this explanation be disap
peared and I very much doubt if
Brother johnson ever saw his hat
again.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Corn Famine Seems Imminent.

New York, July 12-There was a
scene of great excitement in both
the wheat and corn markets at New
York today, trade aggregating one Of
the largest days totals in a year or
more, especially as to corn. Prices
jumped 2 5 s during the day in corn,
making 6 1-2 advance for the week.
Orders poured into the market so
fast that brokers could scarcely exc
cute them at the prices desired, and
the usually small crowd around the
corn ring was increased to such an
extent that at times it almost rivalled
that in the wheat pit. The farmers
bave taken the bill side into their
hands, and in face of heavy realizing
on the part of professionals have
kept prices going until the cry is for
60 cent corn in Chicago. Already
prices are so high in the southwest
that farmers are feeding their stock
with wheat, ard unless rain comes
very soop, many fear only half the
corn crop will be gathered, where
Only a month ago it looked as if ane
of the largest yields on record would
be harvested. Wheat, from being
friendless, has suddenly doomed also,
and rose strongly.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

As mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputa-
bic ply hysiciaus, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o, contains
90 mercury, and is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood aud
mucous surfaces of tie system. Iu
buyiog Halls Catarrb Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternalIy, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by F. J. Cheney & c.. Testimonials
free. Sold by Druggists 75c, per bot
tie.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Strikes a Rich Find.

Il was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes F. j. Green, of Ian
caster, N. b, mo remedy helped
me until I began using Electric Bit
tere, which did me more than all the
medicines I ever used. They have
also kept my wife in excellent health
for years. She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female troubles;
that they are grand tonic and in
vigorator for weak, run down women.
No other medicine can take its place
in our family" Try them. Only
sos. Satisfaction guaranteed by j.
E Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
II DazzIes The World.

No Discovery in medicine has ever
created one quarter Of the excite
ment that has been caused by DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump
tion. It's severest tests have been
on hopeless victims of Consumption,
Pneumonia, Hemorrhage, Pleurisy
and Bronchitis, thousands of whom
it has restored to perfect health.
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Group,
Hay Fever, Hoarseness and Whoop-
ing Cough it is the quickest, sur
est cure in the world. 1t is sold
by J. E. Kaufman. who guarantee
satisfaction or refund money. Large
bottles SOC and 81 90. Trial bottles
free.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
MARRIED AND SAVED THE PIG.
WiIkesbarre. Pa, Alderman Calls in
CuDid to Assist P0rtia.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, July In
order to save the life Of pig Hiram
johnson and Miss Matilda Parkin-
son were married today by Alderman
Conehan, CT this city, whore reputa-
ton as a Solomon is thereby en-
hanced.
Miss Parkinson appealed to him
the other day for justice. She said
that Hiram johnson, who owned a
farm next to hers at Hudson, had
stolen the pig from her. She also
said that they had known each other
for years and were always good
friends.
When the squire sent for johnson
be said the pig was his and he could
prove it. AS neither would yield
Alderman Conehan had the hearing
today. Each arrived with several
witnesses who swore the pig belong
ed to one or the other, and, as the
evidence of each side was Of equal
weight, the alderman made decision
worthy of his reputation. He said
the pig should be killed and then
divided equally.
Both Miss Parkinson and johnson
objected sire nuously that the pig
was not old enough to kill, and be-
sides it was a dear little pig, etc.
There was no settlement in sight,
and the 'sqire suggested, smilipgly:
"Wby don't you marry and keep
the pig iu The family? You are old
enough"
Each is over so The suggestion
pleased them. They went into a
corner, talked it over, and came out
hand inland and blushipg. The
alderman married them and they
took the pig home.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
What is a Newspaper?

It is a library. 1t is an enclycio-
pedia, poem, history, diction-
ary, time table, a romance, a guide,
political resume, ground plan Of
the civilized world, low price null
tum in parvo.
1t is a sermon, song, circus, an
obituary, a shipwreck, a symphony
in cold lead, a medley of life and
death, and a grand aggregation Of
mans glory and his shame, said Bill
Nye.
dt is in short birds eye view Of
all the magnsnimity and meannes7,
the joys and SORROWS, births and
deaths, the pride and poverty Of the
world.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
The Greatest Evidence

OF the dangers of cholera morbua,
diarrhoea, and dysentery is the in
crease in the death rate during the
summer months. You cannot be
too careful, and particular attention
should be paid TO the diet. A sup
ply of Pain. Killer should always be
at hand for it can be relied on at all
times as safe, sure and speedy. A
teaspooniul will cure any ordinary
case. Avoid substitutes, there is but
one Pain. Killer, Perry Davis. Price
25c. and soc.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Heartburn.

When the quantity of food taken
is tco large or the quality too licb,
heartburn is likely to follow, and
especially so if the digestion has
been weakened by constipation. Eat
slowly and not too freely of easily
digested food. Masticate the food
thoroughly. Let six hours elapse
between meals and when you feel a
fullness and weight in the region Of
the stomach after eating, indicating
that you have eaten too much, take
one of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets and the heartburn may
be avoided. For sale by J. E. Kauf-
mann.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
State Democratic Committee to Meet.

Columbia State.
1t looks as if there will be an earl
ier campaign than was expected for
the position Of Congressman from
the Seventh District to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the death of the
late DR.. J. VIM. Stokes of Orange
burg. The Governor has not yet
taken up the matter of ordering
general election for the vacancy, but
State Chairman Jones has called a
special meeting of the State Demo.
cratic Executive Committee to be
held here on the evening of the 23.d
instant, for the purpose of arranging
for campaign and primary elec-
tion. This seems to indicate that
there will be midsummer campaign
instead of al early fall campaign af-
ter all, though many have expressed
the desire that there be no political
campaigning this year until Septem-
Der at least. There is no necessity
for the election until the latter por-
tion of November as matter of fact,
for Congress does not meet until De-
cember.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
DROUGHT IN KANSAS.
Corn Crop on Verge of Destruction and
Grass Parched Up.

Corn Crop on Verge of Destruction and
Grass Parched Up.
Kansas City, Mo, July 12.-No
rain fell today in any part of tie
draught stricken district, including
all of Kansas, western Missouri, Ok
lahoma and Indian Territory. Over
much of this region this was the
worst day OF the long hot spell, the
temperature being more than 100
degrees, and no breeze stirring.
Corn, oats, hay and potatoes are so
badly injured that, even with rain,
the yield will be short, and as the
weather bureau gives no hope Of
relief, the outlook is discouraging.
At some places in Kansas there has
been no rainfall whatever for nearly
three months. The present is the
worst drought since 1860, when New
England sent food to the settlers Of
Kansas. However, Kansas farmers
are harvesting one of the largest
crops of wheat, if not the largest, in
the history of the State. A gaeat
many counties send word that, with
rain, corn will be half CROP; with
out rain soon, no yield. A few say
there is yet hope for fair harvest.
Hay sold this morning for $50 q
ton-one cent pound-the highest
price ever reached in this market.
This is almost as much, pound for
pound, as wheat is worth. Receipts
were very small.
In numerous places there is no
psstarage; and owners of cattle are
shipping hay to their farms. Alfalfa
has yielded well everywhere, and will
be the salvation of many farmers.
During the past five days 10000
hogs have been received at the stock
yards, breaking all records; these
heavy shipments are due to the
scarcity of corn. In Audrain county,
No, young calves worth SIS a few
days ago are offered at 81 head.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
The Best Remedy for Stomach and
Bowel Troubles.

Il have been in the drug busines
for twelve years and have sold most
all of the proprietary medicine of any
note. Among the entire list [ have
never found anything to equal Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrbea 1
Remedy for all stomach and bowel
troubles" says O. ". Wakefield, of
Columbus, Ga. This remedy cured
two severe cases of cholera morbus
in my family and I have recommend
ed and sold hundreds Of bottles of it
to my customers to their entire salts
faction. 1t affords quick and sure
cure in a pleasant form" For sale
by J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Don't Think About II.

A little three year-old girl who
was tired of play and was restless
because she had nothing to do, pull
ed all the buds from a fuchia that
promised to become very beautiful in
few days, says the New York Even
ing Post. Her mother chided her
for it.
"But, mamma, I didn't do it,"
protested the child.
"On, yes, you did know you
did. There was nobody else here
who could have done it. Besides, I
see the green stains on your fingers.
The child regarded her fingers
rather seriously. The evidence was
too convincing.
eyes, mamma" she said, II did
pull Oh tne Duos-
Then the mother spoke Of the dis
tress she felt that her little girl bad
told her an untruth. Sac quite
touched the child's heart and brought
tears to her eyes. The mother also
was crying before she got through.
"Ob, my little girl" she said,
"you have always been so truthful.
I can hardly realize that you told me
a faIsehood. 1t will distress me
whenever I think Of it."
Then, mamma" said the sympa-
thetic little philosopher, putting her
little arms around her mothers neck,
IF you jas stop fnkin' about it the
distress will go away. An L wont
fink about it eiver -
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17

the worries of the world aid scatter
sunshine as you &c, don't bother to
a Summing, or ''lift the fallen" or
trouble to reclaim the erring-simply
paw your debts cheerfully ard
promptly. 1t lubricates the wheels
OF trade, breaks up party ice, gives
tone to the social system, and liberates
to the social system, and liberates
good will. Pay IS you 60. A dollar
means much to the man who spades
your garder-never humi)iate the
man by making him ask for bis dol
lar. Give it to him Immediately after
the work is done, and if be did 1t
we'll tell him so. When the woman
who crouches over the wash tub or
sewing machine for you all day long
and brings the garments nome, pay
them all you owe, and do not add to
their troubles and WEAKNESS by ex-
ercising the prerogative of the one
who is paying over the money to
faunt out either insulting remarks or
insulting manners. The gentleman
shows his true nature in his dealings
with his social interiors; and, Of all
damnipg sins, the withholding OF
money due 8 working man is the
worst. Let US pay as we 60. And
the cheerfulness and good will we
give out with our money will in turn
be given out by those we pay it to.
So let US ''pay as We CO."
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Sanctifyin' De Hat.

The direct personal appeals made
by the preacher to any member Of
his flock at negro campmeeting are
often very edifying. The following
is an incident related by Ella Mid
dleton Tybout in her story, "The In
tervention of Gran pap" just pub
lished by ]. B Lippipcott company.
In the midst of the sermon the
speaker turned suddenly to young
mulatto and said: maybe yo thinks
Gaze yo' got dat silk hat on you haid
an raid nectie wrop aroun' 20 neck
dat yo' g'wine to glory, but 20 amt.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Pay as You Go.

Ask the merchant or the butcher
who are the folks that contract bills
and, generally speaking, never pay,
or pay when they please, and he will
tell you they are the would be aristo-
Gratis. The carpenters, stone masons,
blacksmiths and farmers look you
squarely in the eye, speak to you
frankly face to face, and if they
promise to pay you Saturday night
and cannot, they come around and
tell you why. If you wish to lessen
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
A Good Cough Medicine.

Many thousands have been restor-
ed to health and happiness by the
use Of Cbamberlain's Cough Remedy.
If afflicted with any throat or lung
trouble, give it trial for it is certain
to prove beneficial. Coughs that
have resisted all other treatment for
years, have yielded to this remedy
and perfect health been restored.
Cases that seemed hopeless, that the
climate of famous health resorts fail
ed to benefit, have been permanently
cured by its use. For sale by j. E.
Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
II GirdIes the Globe.

The fame Of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, as the best in the world, eX.
tends round the earth. It's the one
perfect healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns,
Bruises, Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers,
Felons, Aches, Pains and all Skin
Eruptions. Only infallible Pile cure.
Csc a box at J. E. Kaufmann's.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Blown to Atoms.

The old idea that the body some
times needs a powerful, drastic, pur-
gative pill has been exploded; for
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which are
perfectly harmless, gently stimulate
liver and bowels to expel poisonous
matter, cleanse the system and alb
solutely cure Constipation and Sick
Headache. Only 25c at J. E. Ksuf-
mann's drug store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
The Sutton Pays Up the U. S.

Washington, July 1O.-Tbe state
department has received the amount
of the American indemnity. The
claim against Turky was $4,000 and
was made through the American le-
CATION, Constantinople. The claim
was for damages done to missionary
propert. 9uring the American mas
sacre.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Wanted.

Trustworthy men and women to
travel and advertise for old estab-
lished house of solid financial stand
ing. Salary $3.50 a year end ex-
penses, all payable in cash. No can
vassing required. Give references
and enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. Address Manager, 355
Caxton Bldg, Chicago. 81
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and we'll
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for diarrhoes.
twenty-five cents bottle.
It is the best of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
OFF FOR MANILA.
An Army Transport Carries a Con-
qressionaI Delegation.

New York, July 10-The army
transport Mcclellan sailed this today
for Manila, carrying the copgression-
al delegation, which consists Of Sen
ators Bacon, OF Georgia, and Deit-
rich, of Nebraska, and Representa-
tives Incroer, of Nebraska, Smith, of
Illinois, Bu,lesop, of Texas. Dear
mond, of Missouri, Driscoll, of New
York, Garner, Of Tennessee, Green,
Of Pennsylvania. Inspector General
Breckenridge Of the United States
army was also aboard.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Mrs. Davis Improving.

Portland, Me, July l2-The con-
dition of Mrs Jefferson Davis, widow
of the President of the Confederacy,
was reported today as greatly i'm
proved over that of yesterday. Her
illness is not considered a. all serious.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17

The Best Prescription for Malaria,
Chills and Fever is a bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply
ron and quinine in tasteless form.
No cure-no pay. Price so cents.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17

The trustees of the first Methodist
church at Omaha have passed a reso.
luton fosbiddipg women to wear hats
during the hour of service, decryipg
iaucy headgear as and impediment to
the attainment of Godliness.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
ADVERTISING RATES,

Advertisements will be inserted at the
rate Of rs cents per square o! one eh
space for first insertion, and so cents per
inch for each subsequent insertion.
Liberal contracts made with those wish
ing 70 advertise for three. six and twelve
mouths.
Notices in the local column cents per
line each insertion
obituaries charged for at he rate OF one
cent word, when they exceed 100 words.
Marriage notices inserted free
Address
G. NJ. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Amelia Knew Her Business.

Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-16
THE FEDERATION OF LABOR
AND THE TRUSTS
HE leaders OF the
American Fedora
ton Of Labor did
not want President
Shaffer or his or
BY Ora nd Master
Wo rkDaD
SinooD BurDs

ganizaon to win because light have given that organization
and President Shaer pres ge and The ag
est political organization today Federation Of Labor
ing the OF labor for the urpose of advancing few men
politically to the great injury of the many labor organization
that advances benefits the wageeaner should be encou
aged but such political organic atoms using the worgman for
blind should be known by the true and reputation
The great combinations of capital known Trusts should
receive the careful consideration of all mer
chant, business man. and especi ally the voter.
The argument made that they help finally to the
wageworker is denied by many and agree with the number
that says they injurious and will grow they grow
older.
"f combinations Trusts formed for the purpose Of
securing fair return the actual of capital invested
and not to depcate the numb of employees lower and
oppose labor they might be considered benefit to the wage
worker The government that grants them franchises should
and control them and the people should control both
the trusts which they do the pres
time Before the eleconthe the government
after the election the politicians the government the people,
Judiciary and ALL
Some argue that and combinations cheaper the pro-
duct to the and in good wages to their
employees This may be but that does not benefit the major
y OF the people 1t is not cheap products and cheap living the
majority of the people requires but high wages and steady en
poyment When the mechanic and wage worker steadily
employed good wages each afford pay high prices
the farmer storekeeper and merchant
Labor anagonstc capital except when becomes
oppressive Anything that prevents strikes and lock outs and
gives the toer fair share of what he produces will be bless
ing all If the government does not interfere restricting and
controlling the large combinations of capital will control
the government and the people.
here doubt in the minds of many of the people that
money and its influence change the opinions and decisions OF
officials who should be right and justice The trusts should
controlled by the government and all facts connection with
given publicity the the proceedings OF
congress- Compel them give the amount OF capitalization the
actual of capital invested the value of their property the
number of their employees the average paid the
number working days tor the total number OF their employees
whether they have increased decreased the number OF work
men, decreased what percent and the number
Of wornen who were affected the number of their stock
holders the stock held by each the number Of Offices
salaries of EACH the total of reduction each year,
value of wages paid labor and profit on the same
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-16
LOSS ON THE PAN AMeRlcEN

The Pan-American Exposition Com
pany reports the total liabilities of the
company at 1896, 114.69. The assets are
$146, 45415. The difference represents
the loss.
The company owes for operating ex-
penses and on construction work $577,-
I94573, which item is, of course, embed
led in the figure Of total liabilities.
An interesting fact shown by the re-
port is the total cost to the exposition
company of the exposition. The cost
according to the report, was $3.50, 49,
20. The total receipts from admissions
after May 1 were s2,467, O665S and the
receipts from concessions were s3,O11.-
52279. The balance due to first mort
gage bondhoIders is s174.979 and to sec
|ond mortgage bondholders 100000, both
of which are included in the liabilities
as given above.
1t is too bad but Buffalo Is of the be-
lief that it was better to have a show
and lose than never to have a show at
all.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-16
THE NEW TRUST

The day of great corporations is but
Just begun. The great United States
Steel Company has been successfully
inaugurated and now comes the North
ern Securities Company, which pur-
poses are not yet wholly public, but as
the capital stock is $500, OOO 900, it is an
enterprise of vast moment.
James J. Hill. president of the Great
Northern Railway, has been elected
president. OF the board Of directors
three represent the interests of J.
Pierpont Morgan & Company; three
more stand for the Hartman interests
and two are distinctively representa-
tive of the Northern Pacific interests:
and the remaining director. Samuel
Thorne. who was president of the
Pennsylvania Coal Company, which
now belongs to the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, is regarded as representing the
eastern interests.
The consolidation of railroads OF the