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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Timely Correspondence from the
 Nations of the World

manufacture Eare in; aailya use m Ja-,, pan, wheresthe entire snsinber of all ! kinds is notsfar above 1,epo. x Consid-i sring thrlgreat' advantsg svvhich Eng iand had ct the. start, sthisyis veryl good showing sindeed, andHi it is es- peciallys creai in'Eview. of thei prejudices American manufacturersJ have had to, overcome.
 Of tlre private lines, the Kidshu and the sanyo railways are next in inn portance to the Nippon,sS and these were tho ffI-stsafter the Eohlkaido toI sr6er locomotiYes from America. A representative, otx the Sanyoe railway stated that the principal reasons for preferring American eTgdnessare the lower price and shorter time rel quired for filling orders. He addedi that, ct, frat, the engineers being ac-: customed to the English locomotives, and misunderstanding the manage menu of the zAmerdcan engine. found that the latter consumed more coal; l, but since the drivers have, become accustomed to the.use and 'treatment of the American locomotive they find no material difference in this respect. The tire of the American locomotive hassproved more, durable,i and they recognize advantagessin the sight-feeding lubricator, the air valves for the cylinders, and the more comfortable drivers cabin. On the other hand, the boilers sarc more apt to leak then in the English en- zine.
 On Kiushu island, about 50 German locomotives were supplied. ct first, but the use ofstf1e German engine in Japan practically stopped there, as very few have been brought from that country since, and the small volume of business they still hold fa
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
X Lazy fizar rd.

Admiral Sir William Kennedy. of the British navy, says in his recent book of "reminiscences that there is. in South America a gigantic lizard, called lagato, which is more tena- cious of life than any other known creatur1 "One day while shooting in Uruguay, my dog pointed at some thing in the grass; on going up saw it was a lagato, so gave him a shot, blowing half his side away; the brute merely looked around as though something had tickled him, when I killed him with second bar rel. Another time I found one bask- ing in the sun, so I told a small boy who was with me to kill it. Taking up a scythe he drove it through the creature's body up to the hilt; it never moved. 1 then stood on it's head to finish it. and when I stepped off 1t ran away as fast as possible and gained it's hole before we could intercept it. While out driving with a friend near Colonia we drove over one of those reptiles which was ly- ing on the road. Two wheels of the buggy passed over it. but it took no notice, so we turned about and drove over it again, when the brute thought it time to move on and ran into the bush. ''-C Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
CLOSE CALCULATION.
The Hard Times Experienced by a Young SchooIma ster in MaIx-
 ing Ends Meet.

It is within the memory of many middle-aged people that the custom of schoolteachers 'boarding around" was the usual thing in country districts. Although custom which teachers sell dom liked, it is doubtful if many of them had as hard time as young schoolmaster who described his experi- ence in the New England Galaxy for 1877, says Youths Companion. The article was written by Leonard App thorp, then an undergraduates of Bow doin college. The young schoolmaster was to receive SIS month and his board.
 From the first day perceived that was at board on speculation, and at the mercy of close calculation, he writes. One day the whole dinner con- sisted of a single dumpling, which they called a pudding, and five sausages, which in cooking shrunk to the size of pipe-stems. There were five of us at table.
 A few days afterward, on my return from school, my eyes were delighted by the sight of an animal had never be fore seen. It was raccoon, which the young man, Jonathan, had killed and brought home in triumph. When skinned he seemed to be one entire mass of fat, and of most delicate whiteness. was overjoyed, and went to bed early to dream of delicious steaks which the morrow would bring
 Long before daylight heard the family stirring, and the alacrity of quick footsteps and therepeated open ing and shutting of doors all gave assurance of the coming holiday.
 was soon ready for breakfast, and when seated at table I observed that the place of Jonathan was vacant.
 Where is Jonathan?" I asked.
 "Gone to market" said they.
 s.Market! What market, pray? I did not know there was any market in these parts"
 "Oh, yes," they said, s'he is gone to about 30 miles to the south ward of us.'
 "And what has called him up so early to go to market?"
 He has gone," said they, ''to sell his raccoon." .~
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
INACcURATELY SIZED UP.
Tho Mnn with the Touch Ts n Trins at Fault in Estimating
 His Chances.

T think find you feeling in better spirits, far better" he began as ho softly entered an office on GriswoId street, relates the Detroit Free Press.
 T fail to comprehend" replied the occupant as he looked up.
 ''Why, was in here few weeks ago to ask you if you could spare me 9 dime, and you replied that you ex. pected your wife and children to freeze to death this winter on ac. count of the coal strike. I never saw a man more cast down. Even when held out the hope that the govern. ment might exercise the right of eminent domain and seize and work the coal mines you could not rally. l felt sorry to leave you, and have worried considerably for fear you might decide to end all. You do feel better, don't you?'
 T feel well enough" grudgingly admitted the man at the desk.
 "Your family won't freeze for want of coal?"
 s'No."
 And you will go ahead with new hopes and ambitions? You will real. ize that life is worth the living now that the coal strike is settled? Tn fact, there has been such cllanra in your feelings that should l now proffer request for the loan of the trihing sum of"
 Tt would be refused" finished the office man as the other hung on the word.
 Positively and unqualifedly re. fused?"
 "Just so.''
 Even if the request was reduced to nickel?"
 "Even then."
 "Then there is no more to be said and will take advantage of the oc. casion to wish you good-day. did think it would make difference in your feelings, and that there would be no hesitation on your part in com plying with my request, but I find I have been mistaken, and the digni.. fed course is to withdraw. I do withdraw. am withdrawing. I have withdrawn. Being now on the out eide of the door I will add that the contemptibility of yonr inconsistent demeanor finds no words in tba Eng. fish language for proper portrayal."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
wa.binrton,s Headquarters.

George Washington had barely fallen into doze, when his trusty aide awakened him.
 "Pardon, excellency," said the brave and watchful soldier but you have all ready slept here three and one-quarter minutes"
 .sTrue,'' rnurmured the father of his country, s'let us go on to the next"
 Forthwith they trekked down the road, for the great man was deter mined 1o leave to his countrymen the largest possible number of roofs under which he had slept.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Indoor Snn

An English writer maintains that the foul air in smoking rooms great ly diminishes the pleasure derived from tobacco. He calls attention to the fact that pipe of tobacco when smoked in the open fresh air, and particularly on bright day with a sharp wind blowing, is peculiarly fra grant. The effect, he adds, is en- hanccd by ozone, and tobacco smoke fin the presence of static electrical ap- paratus develops very agreeable aroma.-N. Y. Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
MYSTERY INQ FIRES.
Fourfeen Conangraaions in Fortys Flight Hours Terrify g Family
 Doven in Tennesaec.

Residents of Weakley county, Tenn, are stirred up over a series of mysterious fires that have been breaking out in theshouse of Josiah Page, about two miles from the town of Gleason. The first blaze sprung from apparently no cause whatever last Thursday, and was promptly ex- tinguished by Page and his family. Not more than an hour later the house was again discovered on fire, in different place, .and the blaze was again extinguished. By this time the family was excited, and they began to hunt for the cause of the
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Was lselpIe ss. .

"Hey, heyi" yelled the excited neigh bor, there's robber in your house. .'
 You're right, :" said Afr. Fudge; ..I saw him enter" , . Did you? We'll, you don't seem to be excited about it. Wanter to call a policeman and nab the robber?"
 ''No use. It's the man who examines the gas meters. ."-Baltimor Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
An Excellent Reason.

The young laird was on hissway to the grouse moor. Look here. DonaI, this Is my first nttempt at shooting. Can you tell me why people shut one eye when sighting anything?"
 .Och an that'll be fiery simple, Maister Herbert. You see, if you'll be shut both eyes you'll not pc able to see the birds at all, fatever. American.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
suicide ana civ.nrza tion.

The prevalent belief that suicide is 6 product of the higher civilization is contradicted by the fact that in India suicides by opium are com mitted by the natives for the most trivial reasons, even children destroy ing themselves after being scolded, and wives because husbands complain of their dinners. There are no regu- 1ations for the sale of poison, and anybody can go into bazar and buy as much as he wants.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
A Warnfnr.

sYour son." says the phrenologist to the anxious parents, twill become poet some day."
 Heresth father interrupts with an air of deep concern.
 "But don't you think we could cure him right now if we would whack that poetfcal bump with Q sledge or something like Baltimore American.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Increase of Islam.

At the present day, on the best au- thorities, there are 250,ooo,ooo Mussul- mans in the world. The Christian pop ulation is put at AT, ,oOO, ,0oo, but the in- crease of Islam is more rapid than that. of it's sister religion.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
He rock It for . Compliment.

Augustus (who has been looking at a comic paper)-I should hate to be a public character, doncherknow, Miss Flash, and have all the funny papers printing things about mo that would lower me in the estimation of my ac- quaintances.
 Miss Flash-Really, Augustus, don't think the funny papers could possibly print anything that would make anyone who knows you think less of you.-Stray Stories.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Helnfui EEuabnnd.

"There goes Mrs. Custer. Every time she has been divorced she has taken higher place in society,"
 "If it were not vulgar to write, she might publish book on Husbands That Have Helped Me- "--N. Y. Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
this line is said to be due to the em- ployment of German engineers at tho government iron foundry at Wnka- matsu. D. c BELLOWS.
German BicycIe Exports.

German Bicycle Exports.
 The German export of bicycles for the year 1900 was $2,5oo,00o. This figure is exceeded by the English ex- port for the same year, which was S2, gro 900; and by the American ex- port, which was $5,o70,0oo. Germany had, however. made gain, for her exports in 1899 were but 2,7s5, ,00o, while the English were S3,213,0 ,0oo and the United States $4,807,ooo. During the year 1901, Germany rose to the head of the list, with an export of s2, ,92T, ,ooo, while England came next with $2, sos, GOO, and the United States clude complete bicycles as well as parts. Of particular interest is the decline in the American export, which in 1898 amounted to $7, ,15o, ,oG0, or as much as the combined exports of England and Germany. The 1plana- tion of this decIiRe is found in the strong restriction of the European market. In 1898, Europe took s5,- 23e. GOO worth of. bicycles from Amer lea; in 1901, only $1, ATS, ,ooo, of which $50o,000 were taken by England and about the same amount by Germany. During the first six months of 1909, the German export shows a further gain, the total being S2,352, ,ooo, or an increase of $5oo,0o0 over the same period Of 1901. Most of the countries of Europe are reported to hove inn ported more German bicycles during l the first six months of 1909 than l either English or American wheels.
 T F MONAGHAN
 Depression in BrItish shfpbutldfng.
 The shipbui1ding trade of Great Britain is comparatively stagnant this winter. The tonnage of 1ner- chant ships in course of construction within the kingdom Is less than at any time since 1897. Then, the quan- | tity of work on hand had for a long time been fiuctuating between 600,- 900 and soO,o00 tons. Tn the fall of that year. an improvement began, which led up to a tonnage of 1,414,12o year ago. There has since been steady decline, to 1,ooo,714 tons at present. The regularity of the de- crease-about 10000 tons month l is striking. Several thousand em- l ployes have been discharged from the shipyards during the last two months F. W. MAHIN. .
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
NapoIeon's Homer.

Profes sor-We are told that Na- poleon always had copy of Homer in his pocket.
 Student Well, if he always had it in his pocket, what good did it do him?
 There, there, young man, don't get smart. Columbus State Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
Not a Good Investment.

SYou married rich wife, didn't Tou?'' asked Jones of his friend.
 ssYes," he sighed. ''but she's. lot de- clared any dividend yet. t."Stray Sto- ries.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17
.Jananese RaiIvays.

Japanese Railways.
 In 1870, whenf the government of Japan decided to construct railroad connecting the old and the new capf- ta1-Kyoto and Tokyo-it accepted British assistance for the inaugnra ton of the work Although the pro- feet was devised to connect the capi- tals, the necessity for having rail- way communication between the present capital and it's seaport, Yo- kohama, and also between the for mer capital and it's seaport, Kobe, caused these two lines to be built before carrying out the plan for the main trunk line. The Satsuma rebel lion, which broke out in 1876, caused a suspension of activity in railway construction, and it was not until 1890, 20 years after the inception of the plan, that the railway connecting the former and the present capital was opened for traffic.
 These first lines were constructed and equipped by the British, and of course followed British standards throughout, and on the main island, where these roads are, no other type than that of the Engli5h engine was even thought of for many years. In Kiushu, the large island at the south, the first railroads were built about 1881. and in the Hokkaido, at the north, at nearly the same time, the Germans constructing and equipping the former, while the latter were in charge of American engineers, who procured all their supplies from the United States. Three standards of railway equipment were thus intro duced into the empire, the British having the advantage of being first in the field and of being established in the island, which, both from it's size and from its excluding nearly all the important commercial cities of the empire, would require much the greatest mileage.
 There was no marked change in 4be conditions thus introduced into Japanese railway affairs, the stand ards of each nation continuing to predominate in the island where they were introduced until 1897, when 125 locomotives were ordered from Amer jca for the imperial and Nippon rail- ways in the main island, the Nippon being the most important of the pri- vate railway companies. Since that time, the importation of English To- comotives has never greatly exceed ed that of American, and now more than 800 locomotives of American
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-17

regent are chosen by lot before the
 high altar of the cathedral. When the two successful candidates have taken the oath in the great hall of the council, they are solemnly invest cd by their predecessors with the or der of the Grand Cross of San Ma
 rino. The population is about 5000. All citizens between the ages of 15 and 60 are liable for military service. There are uniforms, however (blue and white, the colors of the repub- Ic), only for a standing army of 60.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-03

An epidemic broke out among
swine in this county Friday morning,
The disease affects the throat and in
every instance terminates fatally.
Many hogs fell victims to it. The
first symptoms is cold weather, the
next stage is cold steel, then follows
in quick succession, hams, bacon,
lard, cracklings, spare ribs, puddings,
sausages and so on.
The Bazaar has a nice line Ct
albums, manicure sets, dressing cases,
a fine line of silverware, glass and
Chinaware and a lot of other goods
suitable for Christmas presents
which have been marked down to the
lowest notch. The ladies are invited
to call and inspect this stock before
the rush begins.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-03
A Sight Worth Seeing.

It is a sight worth the trouble and
expense of the trip to visit Columbia
just to see the immense stock of
beautiful goods at Mimnaugh's. To
go through his immense department
stores is more enjoyment and pleas
ure than going to an exposition.
The beholder is deeply impressed
with amszement to see the great
products of the looms and workshops
of the world here gathered to adorn
the figure of our fair women and to
dress our men and boys in every
thing needed in the toilet from head
gear down to footwear can be had at
pricee that will astonish the pur-
chaser. When you want anything
in the dry goods, notions, millinery,
clothing, hat End shoe line give
Mimnaugh call.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-03
Pay che Amount Due.

The firm of Leaphart & Drafts
has been placed in bankruptcy and
all of the accounts due the firm are
now in my hands as trustee. These
accounts must be paid at once in
order that the estate may be wound
up. The firm is now in the hands of
the United States courts in bank
ruptcy and the referee is insisting
that all accounts be collected at an
early date.
Yon will please call and settle
with Magistrate e. A. Meetze, or his
Constable, P. 81. Corley, the amount
due by you and save yourself further
trouble.
John J. Earle,
2R5 Trustee.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-03
Lexington as a Market.

We have often claimed that Lex
ington was one of the best cotton
and grain markets in the State and
have advised our farmers to bring
their cotton here to sell in order to
get the benefit of the high prices for
the staple. Some of them have
taken our advice and have sold their
cotton to good advantage. TO show
that the farmers of the county are
beginning to appreciate Lexington
as cotton market We mention the
fact that the following persons from
the surrounding country, not includ-
ing those residing near by, have sold
cotton in this market Monday and
Tuesday: ". L Moak, W. M. Mar
chant, R. N. Sem, Jno. A. Wessinger,
S. E. Lowman, w. j. Bouknight, G.
P. Lowman, A. N. Dreher, W. L.
Guise, r. j. Eargle, T. D. Derrick,
W. F. Derrick, J. G. Fulmer, e. P.
Leaphart, Lonnie W. Harman, Job
F. Wingard, John A. Dreher, and
others are selling here this morning.
One man had shipped or hauled his
cotton to Columbia and after having
arrived there found over the phone
that he could get more in Lexington
than in Columbia, 80 he shipped bis
cotton bales to this place by rail
and after paying, all expenses made
SOC per bale more than if he had sold
in Columbia.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-03

DIvINE SEEvICES-
ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Rev, j. G. Graichen, Pastor.
LIST. Sunday II q. M, Lexington.
lst Sunday, evening at 1880. Lexington.
End. Sunday II M, Lexington.
3rd. Sunday II a. M, Lexington.
4th. Sunday. evening at 7:30 Lexington.
Sunday school service every Sunday
morning at $50.
APPOINTMENTS OF REv. GEORGE 8. BEARDEN.
Nazareth, e. Lutheran, First Sunday.
st. John. e. Lutheran, Third Sunday.
Providence, e. Lutheran, 4th Sunday.
His address is 1109 Elmwood Avenue,
Columbia, s. O., where parties wishing to
correspond with him can address him.
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES:
Rev. Mr.. Wallace, Pastor.
End. Sunday II g. m. and 7:S0 p. m.
LEXINGTON CIRCUIT N. z. eHuscH SOUTH.
Rev. W. E. BARRE, Pastor.
LIST Sunday, Hebron II am. Shiloh 8. pm.
I'd Sunday, Horeb liam. Lexington 33pm.
Sd Sunday, Shiloh IL am. Hebron 81 p m
9TH Sunday, Lexington II am. Horeb 81 pm
Lexington: Sunday school service every
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-03
" E:E: DS

Consumption is a human
weed hourishing best in weak
lungs. Like other weeds it's
easily destroyed while young
when old, sometimes i'm
possible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
would weak land, and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
SCOTS Emulsion. Salt pork
is good too, but it is very hard
to digest.
The time to treat consump-
ton is when you begin trying
to hide it from yourself.
Others See it, you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
deceive yourself any longer.
Begin with the first thought
to take SCOTS Emulsion. If
it isn't really consumption so
much the better; you will soon
forget it and be better for the
treatment. If it is consump-
ton you can't expect to be
cured at once, but if you will
begin in time and will be
rigidly regular in your treat
ment you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
rest all you can, eat all you
can, that's the treatment and
that's the best treatment.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-03
Donation Party.

There was a very enjoyable and
pleasant donation party at the par
sonsge of ST. Stephen Evangelical
Lutheran church, on Thanksgiving
evening. The members Of that con-
gregstion and many of the friends of
the popular pastor, the Rev. j. G.
Graiehen, assembled at the parson-
age, each carrying beautiful and
useful gift in kindly remembrance of
the pastor. The Rev. J. G. Graichen
and family requests US to return
their sincere thanks to his members
and friends for their thoughtfuIness
on this occasion of general rejoicing.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-03
The State of South Carolina
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.


By Geo. S. Drafts, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS. SAMUEL B. GEORGE,
w @. c. G. P. and G. s., made suit to
me to grant him Letters of Administration,
of the Estate of and effects of Daniel
A1oick and Jemima Amick;
These are, therefore. to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Daniel Amick and
Jemima Amick, deceased, that they be
and appear before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at Lexington @.
e., S. c.. on the 10th day of January.
next. after publication hereof, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause,
if any they have, why the said administra-
ton should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this End day Of
December, Ammo Domini 1902.
G. S. DRAFTS, ]. P. L. C. IL. 81
Published on the 3rd day of December
1902. in the Lexington Dispatch. 6w9.