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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-17
A Fiendish Attack.

An attack was lately made on G. f..
Collier of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. 1t came through his kid
neys. His back got so lame he could
not stoop without great pain, nor sit in
chair except propped by cushions. No
remedy helped him until he tried Elec-
trio Bitters which effected such won
derful change that he writes he feels
like new man. This marvellous medi-
cine cures backache and kidneytrouble
purifies the blood and builds up your
health. Only soc at Tasgaft's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-17
A Trans-Pacific Cable.

One of the most pressing needs OF
this government from the admins
trative point of view is trans-Pa-
cifc cable. Gable messages to the
Philippines the past twelve months
have cost the government 100000
and the service has not been at all
satisfactory with the price eliminat-
ed from the consideration. a mes
sage to Manila by the present meth
DDS travels $4,000 miles. From this
country a message goes first across
the Atlantic ocean TO Ireland, across
Ireland and the Irish sea to Eng
land, thence over the English chan
mel to and across France, then under
the sea to Africa, along to Suez and
down the Red Sea and on by cable
through the Indian ocean to India,
Cochin China and Hong Kong and
across the China sea to Manila. In
its travels the message is repeated
fifteen times, thus multiplying the
possibility of errors and rendering
secrecy impossible. In view of the
necessity for a cable across the Pa
cific it is probable that Congress at
its coming session will encourage
by such Legislation as is necessary
the laying of one, either to be built
and worked by the government or
by private enterprise. A survey for
the location of the cable, or at least
for the general route, was made sew
eral years ago. The most direct
route practicable is: starting from
San Francisco, taking straight line
to Honolulu, 2,Ioo miles; thence to
Guam, $500 miles; thence to Man
liza, 1000 miles--a total of 1000
miles, and just half the distance of
the eastern route. 1t will be noticed
that the points of landing are who'll
ly within territory owned by the
United States.
A British enterprise of this kind
is assuming shape with a route start
ing from Vancouver straight for the
Tanning islands near the equator,
and directly south of Honolulu;
thence to New Zealand and Austria
liza. The cost of submarine cable
from San Francisco to Manila is es-
timated at about $2,ooo,ooo. The
government could assume the enter
prise and build and operate the cable
to the satisfaction of the people.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-17

The G. A. r. of this state have
issued a general order the sentiment
of which commends itself to every
patriot: "Our friend, our comrade,
our president, is dead by the hand Of
an assassin whose name should new
er be pronounced by an American"
Let his real name which he disgrace
ed as man perish in oblivion. II
he is referred to, that infamous word,
assassin, will be enunciated with
curling lip and sibilant breath.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-17

Seth Low, president of Columbia
college, has been selected as II
candidate for mayor of New York
by the combined opposition to Tam
any. Mr.. Low ran for mayor Of
the city four years ago as an indie
pendent Republican candidate when
there was a regular Republican tick
ct in the field headed by General B.
F. Tracy, Secretary of the Navy in
President Harrison's cabinet. AT
that election Low received $4,000
votes; Tracy, 100000 and Van
Wyck, Tamany candidate, $4,000.
E. D. Shepard is the Tamany can
didate this year. The divided oppo-
sition to Tamany four years ago was
about 10000 in excess of Tamany's
total vote. This year the combina-
ton united against Tamany are
sanguine of winning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-17

The people of Cuba will vote on
the question of adopting constitu-
ton and the election of a president
on the 24th of February next. The
annexation sentiment is steadily
gaining in the island but it is not
believed to be strong enough as yet
to carry in an election against the
idea of free republic. Many Of
the Cubans have an overmastering
desire to exploit little republic Of
their own. Eventually they will sue
to be admitted into the family of
the Great Republic, adding another
star to the constellation of states.
The "Gem of the Antilles" will one
day shine in Columbia's coronet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-17

Society No. of Loyal Ameri-
cans was formed at San Diego, Cal,
Sept. 20 with a membership of 100,
comprising the leading citizens of
the city. The purpose of the organ
ization is to enter upon and pursue
an active crusade against anarchists.
The society is secret order and
only American citizens of good re
pute will be admitted. Societies Of
this order are said to be multiplying
rapidly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-17
Vital Statistics.

Bulletin No. So of the Census Blu
reau was recently issued. This bull
letin deals exclusively with vital sta
tistics as determined by the census
of 1900. The census shows a de-
crease of nearly 10 per cent in the
general death rate of the last decade
as compared with that between 1880
and 1890. This gratifying conclu-
sion indicates that the world is inn
proving. 1t becomes better every
decade, is a more desirable place of
residence and the people of each sue
ceeding generation remain here lon
ger than did their ancestors, perhaps
by preference. The laws upon
which longevity mainly depends are
better and more generally known
and observed. Medical science has
made wonderful advancement with
in the last quarter of century.
Sanitation has become a matter of
general concern. Restrictive meas
ures for The prevention Of the spread
of contagious diseases have been APP
piled pnder the direction of officials
acting under the statutes. These
statistical tables show the most mark :
ed decrease in the death rates nmong
children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-10-17

The Kaiser of the Vaterland is re-
ported sick from drinking tea. That's
what may be expected from taking an
unaccustomed beverage. II Kaiser
Wilhelm had stuck to his national
lager his stomach would not have
been In rebellion against an Innovation.
The Hawaiian woman's club at
Honolulu debated the question: us 1t
better to take Rocky Mountain Tea
hot or cold?" Either way it magnifes
your pleasure. G. r. Taggart.
Washburn county issued ale liquor
csnsss tbs past year.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Deserved Commitments.

A. correspondent of the News and
Courier, writing from Orangeburg,
makes these fattering remarks o.
two of our prominent citizens:
1T has been suggested that it
would be very appropriate for the
people of the district to elect Mr.. A.
Frank Lever, of Lexington county,
to fill out the unexpired term of DR..
Stokes. Mr.. Lever has been secre-
tary to DR.. Stokes for several years
and was very close to him, personally
and politically, and for the past
several months has had entire charge
of all business matters in connection
with the Office, DR.. Stokes health not
permitting him to give any attention
to his official duties. Mr.. Lever is a
young man of considerable ability, is
good speaker and was elected by a
very large vote to the Legislature
from Lexington county last summer.
The advantages in this arrangement
would be that the unfinished work
of Congressman Stokes could thus be
pushed by man familiar with the
details and there would be less of a
break than should a new man be Sc
lected.
''Is is said here that Mr.. G. NJ.
Eird, of Lexington county, has had
Congressional aspirations for some
time. He was close friend to DR..
Stokes and would not run against
him, and it may be that he will take
advantage of this opportunity to at
tempt to secure the coveted honor.
He is said to be splendid politician
and man of ability"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Some unknown party, not ha7ign

Some unknown party, not havign
the fear of the lew before lis eyes,
entered the store OF Mr.. D. A. R'ch-
ardscn at White Rock, one night
last week, and appropriated to his
own use articles of merchandise, es
gregatipg considerable sum 10 the
fcaucial loss of Mr.. Richardson.
See change in the advertisement
of HI Oswald in this issue. He
directs the attention of the purchas-
ing public to the fact that, besides
carrying a complete line Of general
merchandise, which he always sells
at the lowest prices, be has in stock
Ruchter's celebrated paints. Now
is the time to paint your house
cheaply with the best and most dura-
bic material.
Lexipg ton people delight to visit
the dry goods establishment of VIM
Platt, when visiting Columbia, be,
cause they can always find q superior
line of dry goods, notions and mlllin,
cry at prices to suit their pocket
books. Reader, if you have not
visited this store do so the next time
you are in the city, and if you do
you will do so again.
Maj. J. H. Counts, Hon. G. NJ.
Eird, Messrs. J. Walter Dreher,
George ". Reeder, John A. Wessin-
GER and W. P. Roof, the commission
ers for the South Carolins and West
I1dian Exposition for This county,
met here last Saturday. There is
also a committee from the Cotton
Growers Association which will CO.
operate with the above committee in
getting up credisable county ex-
hibit.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Result of the Examinations.

There were competitive examina-
tions for free scholarships in three
colleges held in the court house here
last Friday.
Five young ladies contested for
the Winthrop scholarship and their
papers have been sent to President
johnson, who will pass upon them
and name the successful contestant.
Mr.. Cryus ". Shealy, brother of
County Treasurer Shealy, was the
only applicant for that in the South
Carolina College.
Mr.. John J. Hope, son of Mr..
James c. Hope, won the scholarship
in the College of Charleston, which
has high reputation.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
State News.

TilIman and McLaurin will be in
vited to speak at the fifth anniversary
of the laying Of the corner stone of
the court house at Saluda, S. @.
The report of the State dispensary
shows that for the months of March,
April and May there was 100000
worth of liquor sold to the citizens
by the State.
The Bqmberg Herald says that
Mr.: G. Frank Bsmberg has culiost
i;y at his stable. It is a mare col
whose mother is a mule. This is a
freak of nature which is very rare.
The mother Of the colt was bought
in the west by Mr.. Bamberg last
winter a Year ago, and the following
April gave birth to the colt. The
colt is sorrel mare and can be seen
at the stables any time.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
THE COMING RACE FOR CONGRESS.
Senator BrantIey Tells Why He is a
Candidate and Hopes to Win.

Columbia State, 18th inst.
Tuesday of next week the State
Democratic Executive Committee will
meet to arrange for a primary elec-
tion and campaign to select Demo
cratic nominee for the Office of Con-
gressman from the Seventh District
to succeed the late DR.. J. VIM. Stokes.
The interest in the contest is steadily
growing and the crop of possible
candidates is rapidly growing. The
latest mention in connection with the
race is Col G. T. Graham, of Lex
ington county, and Mr.. E D. Smith,
of Sumter.
Yesterday Col Thomas F. Brant
ley of Orangeburg, who was in the
race three years ago, and whose
friends have strongly urged him to
run this time, was in the city. When
asked about the race he spoke of the
loss the district had sustained in the
death of DR.. Stokes, and when asked
about his own candidacy he said:
"Yes, [ will be candidate. As is
well known by many people OF my
district I have been intimately and
actively associated with the princi.
pies of the national Democracy for
some years past. At the request OF
the national Democratic Executive
Committee have twice been actively
engaged in the canvassing and speak
ing in doubtful States for Democracy.
have once made a canvass of my
district on national issues, and since
then I have been elected to the leg
islature and the State Senate from
my county. For these and other
reasons my friends urge that [ am
entitled to consideration, and that
logically I must run. Yet I ap-
proach the coming canvass with some
hesitation, knowing that should I
succeed am to follow one who has
been entirely satisfactory to his con-
stituents. [ know that it will re-
quire hard and persistent work to
carry on the duties devolving upon
the Office with the march and pro-
gress of the times, but as it has been
my ambition in life to represent my
people in the national affairs of our
government, and as I have worked
faithfully and persistently to that
end, I see no reason now when the
time is opportune that I should not
make the race. To measure up to
the high standard of the require
ments of this exhaulted position and
win the well done of grateful con-
stituency is the sum of my ambition. "
When asked as to who would likely
be his opponents Senator Brantly
said: II do not know; they seem too
numerous to mention.' Asked as TO
his chance be modestly replied:
"Why, they are, of course, good.
Did you ever see candidate who did
not have good chances?"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Attention Veterans.
Head Quarters, Camp Steadman,
No. 668, U. G. VS.,

Head Quarters, Camp Steadman,
No. 668, U. c. VS.,
Lexington, S. c., July 15, 1901.
The seventh annual meeting of
Camp Steadmap, No. 66S, U. G. VS.,
will be held at Lexington, S. c., On
Tuesday, August the 18th, 1901, at
l0e'clock a. N. This will be a meet
ing of importance and it is earnestly
desired that each and every member
be present in attendance at the
same. New officers will be elected
for the coming year, and as the we!-
fare of the camp depends upon the
actions of it's officers, members should
come to the meeting prepared to vote
for good and active men.
We hope to have several speeches
on the occasion and thereby make
the meeting not only interesting but
beneficial to those who attend.
A cordial invitation is hereby ex-
tended the general public to be
present. By order of
J. H. Counts, Commander.
H. A. Spann, Adiutant.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17

European powers. ne lnevltaJlo ten
dency of this recognition Of our growing
power and influence as nation is to
make the United States the arbiter in the
international disputes OF the near future.
When this consummatiOn, dcvoutly to be
wished, is realized, the peace and rapid
progress of mankind will be assured. The
Anglo Saxon peoples have always pro-
NOTED the cause of human liberty and ad-
vancement. and with their control Of the
destines OF the race the near future will
hail the early dawn OF the promised mil
lenium.
Another event of the future will be the
complete commercial supremacy of the
United States. The Pacific will become
the great highway upon which her teein-
ing products will be borne to every land.
With the Atlantic and Pacific joined by
the Nicaraguan canal her sails will whlten
every harbor, and sea, and ocean, and
lake. and her commerce will be the COM
merce of the world. With her natural
advantages her undeveloped resources
and her hundreds of millions of inventive
and progressive population, she can defy
efforts of the other nations to rival her
productions and trade. and to snatch
from her the crown of commercial supre-
macy.
Another event Of transcendant import
ance will be the complete triumph of the
gospel of Christ through the achievements
of the Angl0-SaXon race. With the star
spancled banner of the United States i'll
consOrt with the flag Of the British empire
floating in every harbor and ocean OF the
globe all peoples will be aroused from
their heather sleep OF sixty centuries and
brought TO a knowledge of the true God.
These flags represent all the substantial
human progress in the ages past. the
highest and best civilization founded upon
the moral law. governments the most per
feet ever instituted. and the true spirit OF
human freedom. Before the aggressive
power and influence they exercise. etfete
systems of civilization and religion will
crumble and fall, and all the heather
nations will join in hosannahs to the one
true and living God.
1t was never designed that individuals
should fight singly the battles of the cross.
All they can accomplish by individual eff
forts is to convert individuals TO the true
faith It is the mission of nations t.
achieve fruitful victories under the ban
ner OF the cross and spread christianity.
Paul laborcd and preached all over the
known world in his time. but it was the
conuuerng banner OF Constantine sup
ported by all the power OF the Roman en-
pire that cryStaIliZed results and made
effective the preaching of the great apostle
of the Gentlles
1t seems that to our nation is committed
the work in these latter days of planting
the banner of the cross in the isles Of the
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
For Information.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

At the time of the unfortunate
death of Congressman Stokes, there
was necessarily considerable unfn-
ished work Of interest to the Dis
trict, pending in the various Depart
ments at Washington.
As his Private Secretary for about
five years, having for the last several
months of his life entire charge of
all work of a congressional nature, [
may be able to furnish parties wish
ing it, information in reference to
matters in which they are particu-
larly concerned; and until his sue
cessor is chosen, I will gladly do the
best can in this direction for those
who will communicate with me.
Of course, I have no official status,
and whatever 7 am able to do in
keeping the District in touch with
it's interest, will be the result of g
private arrangement made with that
object in view.
Every effort IS being made to have
the Rural Free Delivery service, on
routes already laid out, begin at the
earliest moment possible. We be-
lieved that this service would begin
the first of July, but for some reason.
the Department at Washington has
not issued the orders to begin the
work, though we confidently hope
this will soon be done.
Very respectfully,
A. F. Lever,
Private Sec'ty. of the late Hon.
J. VIM. Stokes.
Wallace7ille, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Reliuious Meetinqs.

Rev. Mr.. Reid, the Evangelist of
the South Carolina Synod of the
Presbyterian church, held series cf
religious meetings here during the
past week. He is logical reasoner,
an earnest speaker and devout
Christian. He made q favorable i'm
preston upon our people and accom-
plished much good in the name OF
the Master.
He succeeded in securing enough
signatures to petition asking Char
lesion Presbytery to organize a
Presbyterian church at this place.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17

sea and among all heather nations, and
fulfilling the prophecy that all peoples
and tongues shall bow and worship the
true God This work Of the evangelical
ton of the world was not ready for accom-
plishment after Pauls preaching and
Luther's reformation. but was reserved
for one Of the era-Inaking events OF the
Goth century. Ii as a nation we are true
to duty. opportunity and our appointed
destiny we will be the favored national
instrumentality to fight the decisive bat
tie of Armageddou, and TO achieve the
final and complete victory for Christi
anity.
We cannot as nation avoid these sac
red obligations imposed upon us. We
must 90 forward and meet the grave re-
soonsibilities of the future. They can be
discharged, and when they are, what a
glorious future there will be for our
nation and for the An2lo-SaXon race, with
one language, one civilization, one chris
tianity. and our perfect political lnstltu-
tions spread al over the habltabie earth.
Then the pages of history will be nothing
but the entrancing story of the glorious
achievements OF our republic. 1ne Worlc
will be wrapped in Il mantle OF peace, the
race of man will have achieved all 1t was
designed to accomplish. and the nations
will pursue in hrrmOny the arts o: peace
and the path of happiness. and thus enjoy
the full fruition Of the efforts OF man Tor
six thousand years.
A PRESIDENT NOT AFRAID TO TRUST IN
CONFEDERATES.
Fellow-citiZens one more word ana am
done. This is not the place or time where
politics and persons should be discussed.
The war with Spain, if it meant nothing
more has been worth ten times the blood
and treasure it cost in reuniting this cOun-
try. We had a President in the w hlte
House who was not afraid TO trust eX-
Confederates. Henot only spoke lovingly
of our dead but he trusted the command
of the armies of the United States ana
the honor of this country 10 eN-Conteder-
ates. Lee, Wheeler and our own gallant
Butler were honored equally with Grant.
Logan and Harrison. On this anniversary
day. we can rejoice not only at the liberty
granted us under the declaration made on
July 9th. l716 but we can thank God that
we are now a united people. and that our
house is no longer divided against itself.
From the rockbound coasts OF Name TO
the Pacific Golden Gate; from Superior ;
crystal waters 70 Fhe evergreen shores OF
the Mexican set brothers are we All,
proud of the stars and stripes whether we
come from the rising or setting sun. from
the bleak prairies of the Dahotas or the
sunny slopes of the Carolinas, content to
rest beneath it's folds from the dawnlng OF
the morn when the earth Is wrapped IN
gray. to the eventide. When the skies don
the blue.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens
Foot, Ease, powder to be shaken
into the shoes. It makes tight or
new shoes feel easy; gives instant
relief to corps and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the
age. Cures and prevents swollen
feet, blisters, callous and sore spots.
Aliens Foot Ease is a certain cure
for sweating, hot, aching feet. At all
druggists end shoe stores, 25 cents.
Trial package free By mail. Address
Allen S. Olmstead, LIE Roy, n. Y.
20-1y.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Reviying Rains.

Sunday morning many sections Of
the county were visited by heavy
rainfslls, which were accompanied
by severe thunder and lightning
The dropping spirits of the farmers
were greatly revived and they went
to work at the peep o day Monday IN
the fields much encouraged. While
the crop prospects are gloomy they
are not near so discouraging as they
were previous to the rains.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
Wanted.

Trustworthy men and womea 20
travel and advertise for old establish
ed house of solid financial standing.
Salary $3.50 year and expenses, all
payable in cash. No canvassing re-
ouired. Give references and enclose
self addressed stamped envelope.
Address Manager, 355 Caxton Build
ing, Chicago. 81
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-07-17
During the Summer

Season cramps come upon US un-
expectedly; you should be prepared
for an emergency of this kind, as
otherwise you will suffer agony for
hours. Keep bottle Of Pain Killer
handy and go by the directions
on the wrapper, it will surprise you
how quickly relief will come. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Pain
Killer, Perry Davis. Price 25c. and
soc.