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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
THE LlMEKlLN CLUB.

Brother Gardner's Remarks ON the
Wearing of Diamonds.
"My fr'en's. / wish to make few
painful remarks" said Brother Gard
ner after the regular routine Of the
meeting had been concluded. "A var
or so ago Samuel Shin appeared at
meetin' OF dis Limekiln club wild a
dimun pin on his shirt front. 1t was
q dimun dat nebber cost less'n 81, an
Samuel showed it off fur all it was
wuth. I said muffin in rebuke, an at
de next meetin' Giveadam Jones bios
somed out wild dimun No. 2. He was
follered by Naydown Bebee, Elder
Penstock an Deacon, hite, an tonight
as look aroun' me l kia count up no
less dan, twenty large an juicy
dimuns sEtterin' from as many kaliker
shirt fronts. De wearers Of dem d.
nuns are bobbin' up an bobbin' down
to show OF, an dey hev come to feel
dat dey run dis club an own Paradise
hall. hey watched 'em wild pain an
anguish, an l can't let 'em so no
furdcr.
"Speakin' in behalf of de $50 mem
bers of dis club an frew dem to de
100000 Guild people Of America,
say to de wearers of desc dimuns dat
bylaw No. 27O,354 will yereafter be
enforced in it's stricticity. Dat bylaw
saws dat no member shall try to put
hissclf above Gawge Washington. Dis
blazin' out wild dimuns am del liberate
attempt TO bust dat bylaw an make
heap Of people feel mad an envious.
Yo' can't find it in history dat Gawge
Washington ebcr wore 4 dimun. We
all know dat he didn't. He was rich
huff to do it, but he preferred to put
his money into hawgs an stick to shirt
buttons I can't say what yo' shall
wear when yO' 60 on excursions or to
de circus. but | warn yo' dat de next
pllsSon who appears we're at meetln'
wild Il dimun Shinin' at me from his
bosom am gwine to hear sunthin drap.
l shall hold dat bylaw up to his gaze,
an | shall Ak him q few questions
about his back rent an grocery bills,
an when l git frew wild him he will
hev az achn' aruun' his heart.
DE culfa people OF America take dis
Limekiin club as Il guide an al ex-
ample. We kin sway EN- dis way or
turn 'em dat way We kin encourage
de hull COCO, 900. babies an all, 10 BIOS
som out wild tiinunS under der chins
an becum hankrupts in q Var or we
kin COAX 'e1n to study economy an hev
pig 10 Kill in de fall. don't want to
seen arbitrary or tyrannical in dis or
any oder matter. but I'm tellim' yo'
powerful straight DAT 1jmDns has got
to c...se 10 shine at desc meetln's or
Oar viii he Il calamity TO rip de shin
ercs off de roof M. QUAD.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
Some Philosophy.


We wonder and we wonder
What's ahead;
What we'll see and how we'll see It
When we're dead.
II it's worth the while or worthless,
Foul or fair.
And we wonder how we'l know it
When we're there.
We wender and we ponder :.
What's to come. ~
And Of al the good about US "
We are dumb. =
When we all might be enjoying
What ts here.
We are guessing II the futures
Full Of fear.
We worry and we worry
Over fate.
When wen answer that cenundrum
Soon or late.
What's the good to guess if it be
Smooth or rough?
What's the use? Wen know the answer
Soon enough.
We wonder and we wonder
In the dark.
And we can't. with all our guessing.
Raise a spark.
Let us. then. enjoy our living
Ere we fit.
And the future. let US make the
Best Of it.
Baltimore American.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
The Layout.

cav" broke in the new reporter who
was rapidly being educated out Of the
idea that he was journalist, "some O
these people give me a pain. That as
sistant city editor told me to so up to
the undertakers' convention. and said
that II got there about noon I'd strike
a good layout. So l didn't get any
lunch, but hustled up to the hall and
saw the layout all right"
what did they have?" asked the
society reporter, visions OF slaces and
pates floating before her eyes.
'sWhy. they had big head under
taker up on the stage illustrating how
to lay out corpse. That's the kind Of
a layout they baltimore Ameri.
can.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
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QBE m. @l1Ies

Nothing can take the place of your!
county paper. For county news ana
sor coauty pride it should go into every!
home. But for news from the capital
of your State and every county in,
South Carolina, served fresh every
day: for daily news from Washington,
the United States and every other
quarter Of the globe, nothing can take
the place in South Carolina homes Of:
The Daily State.
These are momentous times in his
tory. We are in the midst Of wars
strikes ard political struggles of great
Importance. The next session OF our
legislature, with the Inauguration Of
q new governor, will have peculiar in
terest. Man or woman, to keep up!
with the times, must read the daily
history of the world, and that is re
corded in entertaining style In The
State. The State will he sent daily for
IS a year, 81 for months, 81 for 3
months, or just fraction over the cost
of q postage stamp for one letter a
day: Cheap education and informa-
ton for a family for 2 1-5 cents a day,
isn't it?
But If you can't afford that, there is
The Semi Weekly State, issued Tues
days and Fridays, each issue contain
ing the most important news from all
South Carolina and the world at large
for that day and the preceding days
SINCE the last issae. And this may be
obtasaed for 81 a year, 81 for months,
or just fraction over half cent a
day!
No family in South Carolina is too
Door to take tins paper. No money can
be spent to better advantage BY poor
family. II is a necessity. Subscribe
NOW-TODAY.
Send postal or express money order,
registered letter or check to =
THE STATE COMPANY.
Columbia. S. c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
A Forbidden Topic.

'There is one topic peremptorily for
hidden to all we'll bred. to all rational,
mortals,'' says Emerson, namely,
their distempers. If you have not slept
or if you have slept or if you have
headache or sciatica or leprosy or thun'
derstroke, I beseech you by all angels
to hold your peace and not pollute the
morning. to which all the housemates
bring serene and pleasant thoughts. by
corruption and groans. Come out of
the azure. Love the day"
The quotation suggests that. hard as
It is to be an invalid. it may prove al
most as painful to be an inTalids
friend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
A. Fine Liver Cure.

Greenvllle, Ienu.
I have thoroughly convinced my
aelf that Dr.. Bakers Blood and
Liver Cure is the finest medicine
made for Indigestion and Constipa.
ton. Il have tried them alD and
was cured By the use Of this medi-
cine, sitter all others had failed. /
most cheerfn''y and nnhesitatingly
endorse it. Yours truly,
q. n. Baker, Mayor.
For sale at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
Judge Hoke's
Court
e&
fsurs0er Ipstapces Of Justice
at SaDdy BeDd
at Sandy BeDd

copyright, 1902, by c. B. Lewis.l
R@HIS yere court" began Judge
III Hoke Of Sandy Bend as he
1 raped on the table with his
knuckles and glared around
this yere court is now open fur biz
ness, and the fust biZness before it is
TO crawfsh. Fur the fust time in the
history Of Jim Hoke, either as citi-
zen or a jestice of the peace, he's got
to back water. It's goin' to come hard
to do it, but I shall shet my eyes and
swaller the medicine. and if any ga
loot around these diggin's ar rash
enough to ask me how it tasted he's
got to be hghtnin' on the draw to stand
me off.
Two months ago Jim Watkins was
before this court. You all know Jim.
and you know he's pizen mean. Jim
had cleaned out camp on Miners Hiii
and hid away in cave. A constable
was hull week in findin' him, and
when he was finally face to face with
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05

"FOr years
suffered from very obstinate case of dyspep-
sia. writes R. E. Secord, Esq. of 1s Eastern
Ave, Toronto Ontario III tr1ed great num-
Der of remedies without success. finally lost
faith in them all. I was so far gone that could
not bear any solid food on my stomach for long
time; felt melancholy and depressed. Could not
sleep or follow my occupation (tinsnith). Some
four months ago friend recommended your
treatment I had derived so much benefit that I
continued the medicine. I have taken three
bottles and am convinced it has in my case ac-
sp,nplished permanent cure. I can conscien-
5ously recommend it to the thousands of dys-
peptics throughout the land.D
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
ical Discovery" There is nothing vjust
as good" for diseases of the stomach,
blood and lungs.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets stimulate
the liver
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
TAX NOTICE.

T WILL ATTEND THE FOLLOWING
/ mentioned places for the purpose Of re-
ceivlng taxes for the fiscal year 1902:
Lexington G. B., from the 18th of Oeto-
Der to the 1st of November. 1902.
Edmund. Monday morning, November 3
CASTOR, Monday afternoon, November 8.
Cross Roads, Tuesday morning, Nov. 4.
j. J. Mack's, Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 4,
Swansea, Wednesday, all day, Nov. S.
Bed Store. Thursday morning Nov. s.
Archie Wolte's, Thursday afternoon, Nov6
W. N. Martin, Friday morning. Nov. 7.
Brookland, Saturday. all day, Nov. s.
Pel;on. Monday. all day, November 10,
Jacob vii Jams Tuesday morning, Nov IL
Wm, Westmoreland, Tuesday aft Nov II
Batesburg, Wednesday, all day, Nov. IL.
I,eesyille Thursday morning, Nov. Is.
Summit Thursday afternoon. Nov. IL.
Cran's Mill. Friday morning Nov. IA.
Ts;sler's Store. Friday afternoon, Nov IA
Tswiedale. Saturday morning, Nov. Is
Rod Bank, Saturday afternoon, Nov. Is
1rmo Monday, November II.
white Rock, Tuesday morning, Nov. Is.
Hilton. Tuesday afternoon, November IL
Snrine Hill, Wednesday morning. Nov -
Peak. Wednesday afternoon, Nov. ~
< Roads. Thursday morning, Nov. 20.
Chanin. Thursday afternoon. Nov. 20.
Chanin' Friday morning, Nov, mber 81
Josb Shealeys, Friday afternoon, Nov q
Cront's Store, Saturday morning, Nov %
The balance OF the time at Lexington
c. H. until December 3lst, 1902 after
which time the penalty will be added &C.
CT rdlng to law. a., ,,- Ill,
ba at II o'clock for the morning and
o:ciock ~ for the afternoon appointment
TAX LEVY.
For State Purposes. :...'....' q ., ea!, Mt3e
~ Ordinary County Purposes. 81 Alils
F., M Special County Purposes -. J MN
For Constitutional School Tax. Aiiis
Total al.......... ...''' - 80,
s,sc,al seaool Levy, District IL Mills
Spsc;al School Levy, District 81 KILLS
peu "a, S1.00.
ps,.ies owning property in more than
one Township VII 80 state TO tne iIsas'
ursr snd when writing for information
eoncsrninc taxes always give name ID fuil.
FRANK ". sHEALY.
Treasurer Lexington County.
septenbsr "a, 1904.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
Put His Foot In It.

Mrs. Ferguson reached over. took q
long dark hair of her husbands slioul-
der and held it up for his inspection.
"rhar.' he said. angry at her implied
suspicion. "is from the horses mane. l
have Just been currying him.
"Wilat made yoD suppose" she asked
hapgktily, that 1 thought it was any
thing else:'
At which he shrunk back behind his
newspaper again. feeling RS il he had
kicked hard at something and missed
II
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05

a man to learn GOO or 100 or even 1000
words in any language? Certainly it
ought not to take any great length OF
time, and from my own experience l
know that it does not. OF course am
not speaking now Of mastering so that
one can get the full benefit of all the
refnements Of speech in a particular
tongue.
"But I have in mind the idea OF
speaking intelligibly in q given Ian
guage and being able to understand
perfectly what is said in return. have
a system which have worked out. and
it has been of vast benefit to me and
has enabled me to learn number OF
languages. It occurred to me while 1
was in Mexico a few years ago on I'M
portant business.
81 could not speak a word Of Spanish
and could not understand the language
1 concluded that would learn the lam
guage. Ny plan was simply this:
made up my mind that l would not re-
tire at the close of any day as long as
I was there without learning at least
three words in Spanish, how to pro-
nounce them and what they meant.
That would give me ninety words per
month, or something over 1000 in
years time."-New Orleans Times
Democrat.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
Their Fate.

Mrs. Crow-James. have you ever
stopped to think what will become Of
us when we are old:
Mr.. Crow-Oh. suppose We'll wind
up as quail on toast 1T some table
d'hote cstaurant.-Harpers BaZar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
Her Little Joke.

'"This is certainly funny occupa-
ton" remarked the cook as she sliced
the bacon.
Il fail to see the point rejoined the
auburn haired waitress.
why" said the cook. with an audi
bic smile, isn't slicing bacon a side
splitting affair"'-Chicag News.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
She Grabbed Him.

Henry-Yes, Miss Oldun, as was
about to say. our plans often SO wrong
man proposes .
Miss Oldun-Oh. Henry, this is so
sudden! But never mind. dear; your
plans shall not 60 wrong this time.
accept you!
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05

his name. SOOn OF
late he will be
caught again and
bear added punish
ment for his short
escape from his cell.
Those who by the
use of palliative
powders and tablets
escape for a time
from the suferings
of dyspepsia are in
the same condition
as the escaped pris-
oner. Soon or late
they will go back to
the old condition
and pay an added
penalty for tenlpor-
airy release.
DR.. Pierce's Cold
en- Medical Discov-
cry cures dyspepsia
and other diseases
of the stomach and
organs Of digestion
and nutrition. It's
cures are lasting.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
A Really Secret.

Blanche-Mabel says that her en-
gagement to Tom is a secret.
Edith-Yes. Even Tom does not sus-
pect it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
THE PRISONER

Who escapes from Jail is by no means
free. He is under the ban of the law
and punishment is written over against
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-11-05
For Sale,

! Tract of lard containing 70 g. res' 1o,e nor
or less. adjoining lands OF MRS. =. a; SoS' p,
Iey, A. Z. Taylor, Mrs. sea'srnnk kano l. T.
Rawl .a;o;r.
I Tract OF IS acres. more or iess; ao}o.n-
ine lands hrs. Susan seastrunk, 1e'e'
ponpds, A. Z. Taylor and T. f. haWi'
Fer terms, etc., apply to ,ox
Lexington, 8. G.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-11
SQUYRES WAS MARSHAL.
And Entitled to Emoluments for
Year He Was Out.

The court of appeals yesterday
affirmed the decision of the district
court in the case of the people on re
lation of W NJ. Squyres VS. A. j. Har-
ris. c. D. Bradley and McLain and
Wilkes were attorneys for the relator
and f. p. Warner for the defendant.
1t will be remembered that after
the board was organized in 1899, there
was deadlock on the election of town
marshal for several meetings. FL
nally it was learned that at the next
meeting one of the couDcilmen would
switch in favor of Squyres The
meeting WAS called and when the head
of unfinished business was called up
the mayor and one alderman left the
hall, one alderman already being alb
sent. The four remaining aldermen
waited for some time and then pro.
ceeueu 10 eject one OF lnelf DumD U
mayor pro TEN and elected Squyres AS
marshal, all four voting.
At the next regular meeting that
portion of the minutes recording the
election was ordered stricken out aud
Harris was elected. Squyres sued for
the office and won out
The appellate court confirmed the
Judgment of the lower court, NJ. $.
Bailey judge, in favor of W. NJ.
Squyres. holding that 4. j. Harris
had no right to the office of marshal
of the town of Florence; especially
finding further that the meeting OF
the Board of Trustees held May %,
1899, was regular and lawful meet
ing. That there was quorum thereat
and the business there transacted was
lawful including the election of W.
NJ. Squyres marshal. and further that
A. j. Harris was not elected and was
not entitled to the office of marshal
and that he be excluded therefrom.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-11
Foot Ball.

The Florence high school foot ball
team has arranged for "A game with
Salida here next Saturday. The game
will be called promptly at 2:30
The Salida team has had much more
pcractice than the Florence boys and
the game promises to be hotly con
tested battle.
On the 22nd the Victor team will
contest with Florence on the local
gridiron.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-11
Victor Emmanuel is 80.

Rome, Nov. Throughout Italy
today was celebrated the thirty-third
birthday of the king In Rome the
observance was quite general and there
was great rejoicing Special services
were held in the churches and prayers
were offered in anticipation of the
interesting event expected in the royal
family next month"; At the Quirinal
messages of congratul lation we've re-
ceived during the day from Emperor
Francis Joseph. Emperor william and
other rulers of Europe.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-11
WELCOME, THOMAS ROBINSON !!

Thomas Robinson, president of the
Florence Electric Street Railway
company, arrived home at 3I5 this
afternoon, his train being forty minutes
late. And it was happy home
ing. Fully 800 people, headed by the
city council, greeted Mr.. Robinson
as he alighted from the train, and CON
gratulations were poured upon him
thick and fast. He shook hands until
his arm ached, and his face glowed
with satisfaction.
The last year and half of hard
work and anxious awaiting has not told
upon the old gentleman, and he looks
no older than when he lett Flor
ence TO present her claims of recogni-
ton in the money oenters of the east
Strength of character has not left
him and enthusiasm and faith in the
enterprise which he is fathering give
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-11
Missouri DairYmen Meet.

Columbia, Mo, Nov. 1.-THE
Missouri Dairy association began its
thirteenth annual meeting today at
the state agricultural college. The
proceedings are to cover three days
and an interesting feature will be the
dedication Of the new dairy buildings
recently completed for the agricultu.
raj college at cost of 100000. The
attendance is unusually large and in
cludes besides the delegates from all
parts of the state number of eminent
authorities ON dairying from Iowa,
Kansas, Illinois and other states. In
conjunction with the convention
there If an exhibition of dairy prod
ucts and prizes will be awarded for
the best exhibits of cheese and butter.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-11

Those anticipating giving party
or banquet should see Hoffman Bros.
the caterers. 61tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-11-11

him the energy of his younger days
Il have nothing to say today but
good news, " said Mr.. Robinson to n
Tribune representative. If / had
anything else | wouldn't be here.
No details today, just fiji up your
paper with good things Talk for
Florence, for there are better things
ahead. "
And these brief optomistic state.
ments are Characteristic of the man
He has great faith in The future of
Florence. Ho Knows resources
and has estimated her possibilities.
''If | had other than good news
would not be here shows his tenacity
of purpose. He started in to win
and he never wavered from his pur-
pose until victory perched upon his
banner.
Welcome home, Thomas Robinson,
friend of Florence
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
HILL ATTACKS .sFLUNKIEs. +"
New York Democratic Leader Criticises
Those Who Psnder TO the Gus
toms of Royalty.

Albany, N. Y, March 1s.-Speaking
at q banquet Of the Friendly Sons Of
st. Patrick here last night former
United States Senator David B. Hill
said: 81 have no patience with the
flunlies, the sycophants and the
would-be courtiers who are constant
ly criticising the democratic methods
Of our people, but who have moth
ing but unstinted praise for the Gus
toms and conventionalities Of those
who serve under royal rule. The at
titude of this country toward other
governments, and particularly toward
monarchical governments, should be
that laid down by Thomas Jefferson
in his first inaugural address as presi-
dent, namely: Peace, commerce and
honest friendship with all nations,
entangling alliances with none."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
DEMOCRATS WILL OPPOSE.
Minority Members Threaten to Block House
Liquidation in Case OF Attempted South
ern Suffrage Investigation.

Washington, March 1s.-The house
committee on rules, by divided vote
on party lines, yesterday decided to
report the resolution Of Representa-
tive Crumpacker, Of Indiana, for a
special committee Of 10 members to
investigate and report on the alleged
Acknowledgement Of voters In some
Of the states. The two democratic
members Of the committee protested
against reporting the resolution and
are considering the advisability of ex-
pressing their dissent by resorting to
parliamentary devices to stop the
regular procedure of the house.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
GIVEN UP AS A BAD JOB.
After Spending 100000 to Mako MIS-
souri, River Navigable the Govern
ment VIII Abandon It

Washington, March 17.-After hav-
ing spent something like $11,OoO,ooO
in an effort to preserve and improve
the Missouri river as a navigable
stream, the government, so far at
least as the house committee on
rivers and harbors is concerned, has
decided to give it up as bad job.
For IA years tho government has con-
tributed something like $7S5.Oo0 "a
year in carrying out plans OF the war
department, and the net result has
been so wholly unsatisfactory that
the rivers and harbors COMMITTEES
has declared its unwillingness to
recommend continuance Of these
large appropriations.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
PRINCE HENRY AT HOME.
A Pleasant and Uneventful Sea Voyage
Completely Rested Him from His
American Entertainment

Plymouth, Eng, March 1s.-The
Deutschland arrived here at 1880 p.
m. Monday and proceeded for Cher
bourg and Hamburg at LIS. Prince
Henry, who was Drowned, hardy-look-
ing and completely rested after his
visit to the United States, spent most
of his time on the bridge. The prince
was on the bridge when the Deutsch-
land entered this harbor and he waved
a cheerful greeting to the German
naval attache and other friends who
went out to the steamer on the COM
pany's tender. The Deutschland's
voyage was pleasant and uneventful.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
WOULD HAVE BEEN EMPEROR
II Gen. Lukban Had Boon Successful He
Would Have Instituted IN Absolute
Monarchy In Samar.

Seattle, WASH, March 1s.-Mail ad.
vices from Calbayog, Samar, under
date of January 10, contain the fol-
lowing: Maj. Rosales, who recently
surrendered at Calbayog, says that II
Lukban had been successful in de-
feating the Americans in Samar he
had intended to constitute himself
emperor and his minor officers
princes under his authority, thereby
placing the island under an absolute
monarchy. There was no idea of con-
stituting republican form OF gov
eminent. Asked If he considered
Lukban a patriot, Rosales said he did
not.