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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-12
The Lexington Dispatch
"Wednesday, February IL, 1902
PENCIL AND SCISSORS.
Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.

Fresh Bakers bread, at the Bazaar.
The county officials are busy get
ting ready for court.
Monday court opens here. Call
TO see US when in town.
Easter bonnets will soon delight
the hearts of the fair sex.
When you come to court, remember
that We are selling the biggest bar
gains for the least money.
Leaphart & Drafts.
With the exception of bad colds
oar town is exceptionally free from
sickness.
Mr. j. B. Hartley, of Batesburg,
died at his home, on Friday after
long suffering.
Miss Annie Daley has position
in the engrossing department OF the
Legislature.
Hicks, the we'll known weather
prophet, predicts rough weather for
February and march.
While here attending court remen-
Der that a Marks restaurant is
serving fret class meals at all hours. 1
Our entire force is suffering with
Lagrippe and several communica-
tions are consequently left over this
week.
The time for paying taxes without
the penalty will expire on March lst.
After which comes executions and
then the day of judgment.
When you are here court week
remember you can get Bakers bread,
tea loa7es, cakes and crackers Of all
kinds at the Bazaar.
Bishop Capers will be here next
Wednesday and will preach in the
Episcopal chapel in the evening of
that day, commencing at 8 o'clock.
We have few winter suits, over
coats and pants left over which we
will sell at actual cost.
Leaphart & Drafts.
The Pension Board gives notice
that the Board will hold final meet
ing on the 18th and Goth inst, when
all applicants must appear before it
on those dates.
The town council held its regular
meeting last Monday night and trans
acted its business and has posted
notices for the registration of voters
and for the town election.
People attending court will re-
member that Fl. L. Oswald has a
complete line of general merchan-
disc and is selling at rock bottom
prices. Give him a call when in
town.
Or. Blackburn, of Columbia, de-
lighted his large and appreciatiVe
congregations last Sunday morning
sad evening with his mastery ser
mons and eloquent orstory.
Parties who desire settings OF
Black Langshan and White Leghorn
eggs can get them by applying at
the Bazaar. They are of breeded
stock and have taken the blue ribbon
at several fairs.
MIR. John D. Rawl has opened up
at the old Drug Store Stand IN
Batesburg with full and fresh
stock of groceries, hay, grain and
fruits and will be pleased to have his
former customers as well as new
ones to call and see his stock before
purchasing.
When in Columbia purchasing dry
goods, notions and millinery call at
the store of Wm. Platt and he will
convince you that he will sell you
reliable standard goods as cheaply
as they can be purchased any where
in that city. Nothing is allowed to
be misrepresented to effect sale,
and he takes delight in giving entire
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-12

COTTON MARKET.
Lexington. 81.
olumba,-Niddling 81.
CharlestOn-Middling s 1-16.
3 5-16
NAVAL STORES.
Savannah. Yesterdays market--Spirits
Turpentinc. firm 4aM cents. Rosin, firm.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-12
Notice Trespassers.

LII PERSONS ARE HEREBY FOR
"A bidden to hunt, fish or trespass in any
manner whatever upon my lands. The law
will be enforced against persons who do not
heed this warning.
W. +. TAYLOR.
January %, 1902. 4w14pd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-12

and cures female weakness. Where the
disease is marked by loss offlesh, there is
a steady regaining of weight coincident
with the cure which proves the renewal
of health to be thorough and permanent.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-12
WOMAM'S WEIGH

4 loss OF
strength,
and t hat
loss will be
indicated
by a loss
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-02-12

GlNe away IUU III ttcH OIdI6-
Main st. Westbrook, Maine
The Washington times., 1902-12-30
A Battle Line for Peace.
The Monroe Doctrine viii Stand So Long as 1t Is Upheld
on the Turrets of Our Warshps

Those philosophers the National pro-
test that PrOvOaiOn build
bateships all only ones pump
They secuon of
their libraries get among people whom
they mrepresent navy prOvOOn war; any more than
the pistol policeman boodshd
In their specific general position the
foes of adequate wrong plea any
bathps authorized ones thev
running fatty contrary very first men
Owsr built beyond possible antagonists
Or of 1894 describing plans
the Constitution and her sisters they separately superior any
dimensions; numbers thew
would be able obliged 20 into ac
ion but their esIm
they would capable engaging shiPs thoroughly were
that when the Constitution fra ama1-
freedom injury admiralty powerful Yankee
Of being "batleship disguised"
Let Senators give steel backbone
countrs history of oak never
made the republic On the contrary century
with And battle
line, changed relatively strong William Nc
Kn John Quincy Adams Spain would ever
necessary.
President Washington right 1896 urging o secure respect
neutral flag organized ready to vde it
the cardinal feature Of
policy idle to assert it unless
intend up only by thoroughly good
provocative the sures guaranty
peace"
The Washington times., 1902-12-30
The Venezuelan Arbitration.
Though Calling in The Hague Tribunal the United States
Remains the Real and Final Arbiter

We prefer that praise
dispute Hague
another diplomacy
powers
their with freshly peace
Certainly by
refusal prestige
accepting dischargig expressly delegated by Hague
Arbitration Convention
But from the friendly encouragement given
tenaOn arbitration particular advantage accung
United employment Hague convention jury sit in sup
Elementary proceedings virtually bankrupt republic
So the auditing German against
Venezuela concerned mixed attorneys
could just easily have reckoning validity
and clecbihy of the judgment
The Hague specialists carry weight
the labos the rcourtof audit.
In other words the United States having exempted chief
asses teriOfom debt to
in which realizing judgment given against
dent cssTO delinquent government must asseur
review the judgment negave
execution it is of little consequence of inferior resort
first intrust arbitration.
The United States will
President Roosevelt responsibilities many hasty
by passing The Hague tribunal jurisdiction
It would have been easy accept functions which
Germany logically put upon him For he still
retanaDd must exercise need bhis
guaifyPerhaps nulify-an unsatisfactory adjustment
The Washington times., 1902-12-30
NEWSGATHERING AND GOSSIP.

A few days ago the Evening Post"
printed a letter from one Of it's read
FRS complaining because the papers
regularly report the condition Of Cor
Eelius Vanderbilt. VINO is now. we hope.
recovering from severe attack OF ty-
rhoid fever. Our contemporary made
the proper reply that Mr. Vanderbilt IS
q nan whose personal character and re-
Iatlor 20 important interests make his
hard fight for life a matter OF legitimate
concern 10 c large number of respectable
citlzeos.
The Post" regrets, as we DO. that
the news from his sickroom has some
times been intrusively sought and sen
sationally published. though IL iE prob
able that only a small proportion %
those who have deployet around his
house. wsylaid physicians and servants
and trained Photographic cameras on the
premises are reporters. Bat those whose
business It Is to gather and distribute
information have no reason 70 reproach
themselves for obtaining quietly and de-
Gently in such a case as This the news
which their readers rightly wish % find
IN their columns.
50 much for a particular piece OF an
Just fault-1nding. which suggests some
The Washington times., 1902-12-30
GERMAN RIVALRY MUST BE FACED.
Senator Ens Thinks That United States Should Continue Its
Policy of Naval Expansion

I'VE should build fifty more battle
ships before we talk about pairing down
naval appropriations" said Senator FL
kins, Of West Virginia, while discussing
the proposed expansion OF the navy in
connection with the Venezuelan situa-
tion. I'VE should make liberal provis-
ion for four or more new battleshlps at
the present session, and II I understand
the sentiment among the members of
the Senate we are going to get a sub
stantial increase.
i do not wish to pose as an alarmist.
nor do I pretend to be familiar with all
the diplomatic and court intrigues OF
Europe. AS a practical business man,
however, I know that Germany is a bold
aggressive and progressive nation. Ger
many believes in expansion Of territory
as well as broadening her commerce and
she has built a large navy and maintains
a large standing army 10 look after her
interests in ell parts of the world.
Germany is striving to extend her
commerce in every direction, and her en-
terprise. while 10 may be commendable,
is bound TO clash with the United States
and other nations who compete with her
for the worlds commerce. Germany has
a big army and a big navy, and It is a
great temptation for her to use one, or
both, whenever she thinks her rights are
being affected or restrained. Germany
is a fighting nation, as her record shows,
and she is always prepared for any
emergency that may arise
Now. it is idle for us TO close our
eyes to the possibility that we may.
sooner or later, become involved IN a
war with one OF the great powers Of
The Washington times., 1902-12-30

further reflections o. a general char
acte' The Tribune" holds no brief
traternally OF otherwise. for Journals
that employ methods which n dislikeg.
and, in spite Of strong pressure on the
part Of many actual and probable -ead-
ers, refuses 10 initiate.
But we confess that it makes us weary
and oxcites our contempt 10 hear com.
mon tattlers. who have not a trace OF
dclicacy in their own composition. in-
Guiging In censorious criticism OF ths
newspapers because they print. ofte-
with far more reserve ;ban is maintained
IN conversation. a small part Of the eur
rent facts and gossip OF the cay.
When some unhappy scandal rs d.
vulged. the first person 90 rau ~ tho
paper in which he has eagerly read an
account Of it-huving bought the one IN
which he expected go fnd the fuilCs.
particulars in the broadest language
tie individual who ttereupon bustles of
10 his club With additions contributed
cut Of his own dirty Imagination and
loves 70 bef0ul the atmosphere OF q
drawing room with aalacious intima-
tions. II be knows Of one from which he
viii not be kicked into the Btreet.-NeW
York Tribune.
The Washington times., 1902-12-30
Royal Ladies as Refugees.

In spite Of the number of royal and
imperial marriages that are notoriousIy
unhappy. the instances Of the wives run
ming away from their husbands are
relatively few and far between. write
this in response to an inquiry on the
part % reader.
Empress Eugene or one memorable
occasion left her husband, Napoleon III.
vowing never to return. but was persuad-
ed by Queen Victoria 10 reconsider hen
determination. and what was IN reality
flight was proclaimed by Queen Vic
toria IN the English Court Circular"
to have been a private visit paid by the
Empress Eugenle to herself
| Princess Louise OF Coburg left her hus-
band with her chamberlain only after
she had appealed In vain to her father.
King Leopold, TO protect her from her
husband. and had beer denied by him
the refuge which she craved. further ex-
istence with her husband having become
impossible.
King Edwards German grandmother.
the late Duchess Of Sake Coburg- -Gotha
in the same way left her husband with an
ofiicer Of her household (whom she mar
ried after being dlvorced) only after
having appealed IN vain to the confed
Grafton Of German sovereigns for re-
dress against her husband and for pro-
lection against his maItrestment.
The young Grand Duchess OF Hesse left
her husband twice. on each occasion af-
ter a violent quarrel seeking refuge
with her sister. the Crown Princess of
Roumanla or with her mother. before she
quilted him for the third and last time.
Then there is Princess Louise Of
SchleswIg- Holstcin. who came 10 thia
country as Countess Munsterberg. and
who fed from her husband. Prince Ari-
bert OF Anhalt. declining TO live any
| longer with him.
These are to the best OF my recollec-
tion the only instances Of flights Of royal
ladies from their husbands. and f viii
be seen that in only three instances. com
/ prising that Of the Crown Princess OF
| Salony. has there been a Don Juan In
the case. MARQUIsE DE FONTENOY.
The Washington times., 1902-12-30
English Trial at Bar"

In view Of the fact that Colonel Lynch,
NJ. p. for Galway. and formerly Of the
9oer army. is TO be tried lat bar" for
high treason. it may be as well 10 ex-
plain that trial at bar" IS the most
solemn and impressive mode OF a ju-
dicial inquiry known in the British en-
pire. A trial at bar" differs material
ly from the ordinary forms Of procedure,
and owes its origin to the days when
judges were more susceptible 10 politi-
cal and social bias than they are
today, and when It was therefore con-
sidered dangerous 10 the interests OF
justice to confde 20 a single Judge the
direction Of e criminal inquiry into facts
which had strongly excited public feel
ing.
Even the occupants Of the English
bench today. in site Of their well-de-
served reputation for impartiality. are
after all human beings who cannot re
main entirely Indifferent, like so many
statues Of stone. TO questions that have
moved the nation TO it's very heart or
untouched by the contending current Of
public fashion. The trial at bar is des-
tined 70 obyiatc the danger Of men being
tried and a Jury influenced by a single
judge, innocently and unconsciously ap-
preaching his task with prejudice for or
against the prisoner before him.
The Washington times., 1902-12-30

conducted Lastly, the proceedings "at
bar, unlike az an ordinary criminal
trial in England. are not final. and a
rehearing OF the case may always be
applied for, either by reason OF ques-
tions OF evidence or informality OF the
proceedings.
A trial "at bar" Is so-cal.ed from the
ancient arrangement OF the court In
olden times the room or hall in which
justice was dispensed was simply par
titioned OF by ran or bar. On one side
Of which sat The Judge and on the other
side stood the counsel. Iitigants and
general public. When a person was in
the position OF opposing the crown. eth
er in civil or criminal proceedings. he
was compelled TO appear during the
whole trial az the bar in full view OF the
court. so as 10 be easily within reach OF
the executive in case it became neces-
sary to put into force any Judgment Of
the tribunal passed against him.
The Washington times., 1902-12-30
AN AWAKENING.

lie thought the fates had used him III,
And discomfort was IN his heart:
While wealthy men grew richer still.
He had no triumphs in the mart.
He thought Of what the great possessed
The splendid things to him denied,
And envy nested in his breast
And bitterness walked at his side.
A little face grew pale one day,
And in two eyes a duIlness crept:
He knelt down where his baby lay
And trembling watched her while she
slept.
And cried: "Oh. God. did not know
What riches Thou hadst given me
TIL death came pointing down to show
How deep and broad my loss could be. '
S. E. Kiser. in Chicago Record Her
aid.
The Washington times., 1902-12-30

By HENRY HATTERgON Editor Of tile @LonsDi4 Courier Journal

with three or four cellars and wheels at the
bottom? has bought towns that never
did and will exist? It question Of getting rich
quickly.
There is person I despise It the pillar OF the
who poses phianthropst scolndrel at
heart insults He is hypocrite and
hypocrisy Is the difference vice pays virtue remember
a defaung bank director. Of his associates
paid matter up Six months later
100000 short After another
months the other director took trip to Canada half
million dollars short The original deauer by this time
had again. grand jury
which indicted the other two These all pillars"
There never be a revolution country Ques-
tons will settle themselves any political society
the by ears public opnion rear I'D
kicks it country homogeneous Massa-
chusets and Mississippi convertible From Yer
Texan IS only time and a change Of
rament In spite Of this close association Of people we have
sins and when you find there you shall find
its danger The real danger danger and springs
from the relation Of morals Honorable poverty
to have become the forget that
the people who relatively poorest proudest ma
ton the happiest? They citizens of Switzerland
There find the Jeersonan democracy and there
only II it happens that exile ny own
country, to go that nation.
National development these evils.
Broadening most powerful
enemies We build manhood We cannot all get
the capital prize But al happy for
that.
The Washington times., 1902-12-30
Differs From Ordinary Trials.

The principal distinction Of a trial at
bar lies in the fact that It must take
place before a jury and more than one
judge. The number of the latter is un-
limited and must be fixed by the Lord
Chief Justice Of England; that Is to say,
by Lord AIverstone. three or four being
the usual allowance Each OF the judges
takes an active part in the proceedings,
can put questions to Witnesses. and can
even sum up the evidence and direct the
jury il he differs from his colleagues
and desires to emphasize any point that
he deems them 90 have overlooked or
neglected.
Another difference from the ordinary
criminal trial Is TO be found in the fact
that the court az bar" Is in no way
bound by the duration OF tho legal term.
can make any arrangements it pleases
for the continuance. adjournment, and
cessation Of proceedings, as well as for
the place whore the inquiry is to be
The Washington times., 1902-12-30
WASHINGTON'S PARK SYSTEM.
Mcmillan Pars Highly Commended in Two Different Quarters.

forth our warmest feelings Of admira-
tion. There can be no doubt when this
scheme has been carried out Washington
viii become one OF the fairest cities Of
the world.
It is an interesting coincidence that
while Washington is thus preparing for
itself a more glorious dress, Westminster
happens to be similarly engaged. This
old rookeries and slums which now OBJ
struCt and confuse the western view OF
Barry's masterpiece are 10 be swept
away. and TIE gray towers OF the mother
of parliamouts are TO stand isolated on
the river bank. Hanked on either side by
the majestic curve Of the Thames en-
banllment, and, in this connection. IT is
important TO bear In mind that London
had not the advantage OF the conscious
deliberate scheme Of planning that fell
to the Tot Of Washington. The city Is tho
unconscious outcome OF natural require
ments and condiuons.-Philadelp Pub
lie Ledger.
The Washington times., 1902-12-30

Europe as the result Of our new policy
Of territorial expansion. We might as
well look the situation squarely in the
face and be prepared 90 defend our in
teTests and assert our rights in all parts
OF the world.
4 am a man OF peace and hope We
may not live 10 see the day when We
will become involved in a war with Ger
many, England. or any Of the nations
with which we now enjoy friendly rela-
tions II is but natural. however. that
our European friends envy the CONNER
cial and business prosperity We are now
enjoying l am an advocate OF aTbitra-
tion rather than an agitator Of strife.
but when great business interests are
involved human nasss7 c AMI commercial
rivalry often prompt men TO resort %
force or commit rash acts to carry for
ward their aims and their policies.
Il am not only in favor Of making pro-
vision for several additional battIeships
at the. present session, but am also in
favor Of making an appropriation for
starting up work in every arsenal and
gun factory in this country What We
need in addition TO fighting ships is a
new supply Of small arms for our SOL
diery.
Il know this kind Of talk may sound
like that which might be expected from
a calamity howler or an alarmist. but
I honestly and sincerely believe that the
time has arrived for US TO set ready
for war and keep our army and navy
up 10 the highest state OF efficiency,
so that In an emergency we would be
prepared to cope with any Of the great
war powers Of Europe. Washington
Correspondence New York Herald
The Washington times., 1902-12-30
McComas and Mudd.

Contemporaneous with what may be
termed an official announcement that the
Hon. Isidor Rayner VIII be a candidate
for the seat in the United States Senate
now held by the Hon. Louis f. McComas
comes she statement that there is in
process Of formation within the Scna-
tors own party a combination TO depose
him from leadership in the State Of
Maryland. Verify the woes OF this dis
tinguished solon do multiply, all Of
which should teach the lesson that it is
better to hold fast to a sure thing than
to grasp for an uncertainty and lose
both. McComas was ambitious-and so
was Caesar; but here The comparison
stops He resigned a lifelong tudgeshiD
TO become a Senator. Two years more
and his term viii be over; his successor
will probably be a Democrat, and none
other than the present attorney general
OF Maryland
In that interim between now and
March 4, 1905, there is heap O. trouble
ahead for Senator McComas. and the
Hon. Sidney f. Mudd is actively en-
gagged in adding 20 the pile Between
these two distinguished Maryland states
men there exists a canine and feline af-
fection which is emphasized every tine
there is a Federal appointment 70 be
made in the State. Maryland Republic
ans are capable Of hghting harder over a
fourth-cIass postmastership or a dep
uty collectorship than most men would
in defense Of their country's honor.
About everything in the way Of Federal
com 4nissions has been dropped into the
hopper OF the McComas machine thus
far. hut a different arrangement OF mat
ters Is predicted for the near future.
The gentleman with the earthly name is
cut after the scalp OF his rival. and has
called to his aid some cunning warriors.
The Washington times., 1902-12-30
Other Similar Cases.

Other Similar Cases.
1t would not be the FIRST case in re-
cent years OF a noted couple marrying
one another again after being divorced,
although # would 90 unique in the his
tory Of European oyalty. For II is not
80 long ago that the late Count Paul
Hatzteldt. while German ambassador IN
London, led TO the altar once more, I'm tho
presence Of the late Empress Frederick
and Of several OF her daughters. that
American wife whom be had been
Obliged by the late Prince Bismarck 20
divorce some two decades previously.
with regard. however. TO the efforts
on the part Of the Vatican 10 bring
about a reconciliation between the
crown prince and crown princess Of Sax
ony. ] am afraid it is a hopeless task.
For the charges which the Unmatched
The Washington times., 1902-12-30

M l ONEY like all things else in life but love and duty
lIWll is only relative. who has ten millions
cuts poor figure by the side OF him who has
hundred millions; the who has 100000 income and
$4,000 than he who has nothing
and his dinner
Money is only relative is full Of illusions and delu-
sions. s ali of time another been struck
by golden rod desire wealth money the
material which the only
thing universally and misused. Still it.
remember that rather than borrow from uncle
whose politics did not like took my watch to an uncle
who had politics plenty money right
fully rigbtfuly applied danger here
however. The possession money corrupt
ten times many it softens. Men who measure
things by money be brittle itself
It my belief that the much misIed by its
maxims We told perseverance conquers all things
that labor cl things that conquers all things
But perseverance may msdirected may be msap-
Piled love may fall by exeesses.
Wealth for itself only brings happiness but happi-
itself shifts its we regard as the highest
Success in life happiness happy man is he who be-
ove his wife the earth and his home the
best place For happiness Of the heart and not
Of the stomach or pocketbook.
Our great and frequent bar to happiness is the
gambling mania which seems to be universal We are too
tho dark-aey to fortune Who
Of US has not been admitted the financial