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The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
THE SAUCE WAS LOADED.
After Eating the English Plum Pud- ding the Family Had Queer
 Feelings.

Somebody across he water sent my wife an English plum pudding in a heavy pasteboard box, together with the recipe for the proper sauce to go with it, said a Cleveland man the oth- CT day It didn't reach us until the day before New Years day. and so we celebrated the advent of 1902 by hav- ing the pudding for dinner. Luckily the two or three people my wife in- yited to sample our treasure couldn't come, so we had it all to ourselves. Well. when the time came it was brought in with sprinkling of brandy blazing on top, and it certainly looked attractive. We were Iiberally helped and the sauce was passed around and poured out in generous quantities. It was peculiar sauce, heavy and thick. Later on we found it eXhilarating.
 After dinner we had intended play ing social game of pedro, but instead of doing so we sat around and vacantly stared at each other and yawned and rubbed our heads and occasionally made stupid replies to stupid ques- tions. We all went to bed good and early, and l declare I never found the stairs so long or hard to climb. And, do you know, l can't remember that I ever heard my wife h;ccough before.
 Well. the next morning.. said the narrator, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, "I asked her what in the world there was about the plum pud- ding that should make us feel as if we had been out all night with the boys. And then she got the recipe for that pudding sauce and I copied it down. Here it is, spelling and all: Three wineglasses of brandy, two of madeera, two tablespoonfuls of sugar and pint of melted butter.'
 'Jane,' I said to my wife. its lit tie late, perhaps. but let's solemnly swear off on English plum pudding sauce forever And we did"
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
Fire at Marianna.

A disastrous fire occurred at Marian. na on the 2d The fire started in Ike Crosslands stor-. The losses are esti- mated as follows: Crossland's store: Loss. $2.000; insurance. $1,50O V. Policastro's: Loss in candy and min eral water, 5000; insurance, $500. J. H. Kurbn: Loss. $1 900; insurance, $500. Harry Yossie store: Loss, 5000; in surance, none. R. NJ. Boon's store wall damaged Loss, S1,0G0; insurance, s2,. 000 M Lesser: Stock damaged by re- moval. Loss. $500; insurance, $500. Building: Loss, $1000; insurance. s1.- 900, Lee Co.,, bank building. roof dam aged. Loss, s250; insurance, $25O.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
P4rk Tax Valid.

The supreme court last week, in the case of Mathews vs. Kimbel. as com missioner, passed upon the question of the validity of levying special as sessments on property in cities and towns for the purpose of improving city parks The court held that the statute authorizing the levying of spe- cial assessments for local improvements is broad enough to include public parks as one of the objects for which such assessments may be made.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
The AngIo-American Alliance.

It has been suggested that the only sue, tessful plan to avoid any further wars will be the formation of an alliance between
 believe that the day is not far distant when all international differences will be peacefully settled. This news will be as joy fully received by everybody as the news that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters positively cures indigestion dyspepsia. constipation, nerv- ousness and malaria Don't fail to give 1t
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
II BnyZIetI Her.

"I can't understand about this wireless selerraphy, said Mrs. Wunder
 Why. it's plain as day" said Mr Wun- der. They just send the messages through the air instead of over wires
 T know that. >aid she. 'but how do they fasten the air to the poles s'-Balti- more American
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
Mixed History.

The juvenile son of an army officer made . strange mixture ef tae history ct Geoige during thc absence of his parents, and 10 entertain the children and iu,till lesson of manly honor aud patriotism told them the famous stories of the liberty bell and tAe cherry tree. The scion of the soldier was mre4 interested, but the details-got badly twisted in his head. When his father re- turned home he was told of the tine story the visitor had told about the Father of his Country. "Nashiugton must have been wonderful man. said the hoy. He smashed the liberty bell win lis little hatchet and hie father whipped him with a cherry tree for telling a lie. II took paterfamiiiaS some time to straighten things Washington Star.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
 Sentative Organ.

The manager came before the curtain with his l-deeply lyregret-to-state face on, and said 10 the waiting throng
 ''l shall have to ask the indulgence of the don recovers the Use of her vocal chords, which were severely strained just now by FaXnlng over some verses that were sent to her by an admirer. Chicago Tribune.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
Fire Losses af Little Rock.

During the year 1901 the fire losses in Little Rock amounted to s5S,700. on which insurance was paid to the amount of s40,50S, leaving a net loss to the property owners of s1S,192. The loss in 1900 was s370,370, the insur- anee paid being s226,sS3, a net loss of S143 46e
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

The centenaran was puzzled eI don't know what to do,' he unused If l say I never drank whisky in all my life l can get half a column of pure reading matter in the village paper: on the other hand, if l say nave always Used 1t 1 can get two columns and my picture through the whisky con cern. Philadelphia Record.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

Weary Walker-"No, ma'am. I ain't dirty from choice m bound by honor. I wrote a testimonial fur soapmaker onct, an promised to use no udder. Mrs. Housekeep- We'll. why not use thatE" Weary Walker" Because. ma am, that firm failed jist after the civil war. .'-Catho- lie Standard and Times.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

Teacher "Waaf zone is this in which we live" Johnny Temp rate. Teacher "Correct Now, what is meant by d tenn perate zonez' Johnny-"It's d place where it's freezin' cold in winter an red-hot in summer. .'-Philadelph Press.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
Social Training.

Miss Gotriehkwiek-Pl Please, sir, Is this a training school?
 Principal-lt is.
 Please. sir wish to learn how to eat olives '-Columbus t0l State Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
MISS BONNIE DELAN0
A Chicago Society Lady, in a
 Letter to Mrs. Pinkham says:

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM Of all the grateful daughters to whom you have given health and life, none are more glad than l.
 My home and my life was happy
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

until illness came upon me three years ago l first noticed it by being irrcg- ular and having very painful and scanty menstruation gradually my general health failed l could not en- joy my meals l became languid and nervous, with griping pains frequently in the groins.
 q advised with our family phys ician who prescribed without any inn provement. One day he said.-' Try Lydia Pinkham'S Remedies.' I did, thank God; the next month 1 was better, and it gradually built me up until in four months was cured. This is nearly a year ago and 1 have not had a pain or ache since. BONNIE DELANo, 324s Indiana Ave, Chicago, Ia.-s5ooo forfeit # obOUs testimonial is not oenufne
 Trustworthy proof is abundant that Lydia F.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saves thousands of young women from dangers resulting from organic irregularity, suppression or retention of the menses, ovarian or womb troubles. Refuse substitutes.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

Three loaded cars were dumped into the Mississippi river at Helena and one man drowned as the result of an aeiedent on the incline of the Yazoo 6 Mississippi Valley railroad.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
Couhty Seat Contest.

The county seat contest in Little River county, has been settled in court. The court house is at Richmond. By vote Ashdown and New Rocky Com fort were made candidates and in the race the former won. Ie was contested and the court house goes to Ashdown.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

1 do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump- ton has an equal for coughs and colds John |. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. l5. 1900.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

Dropsy treated free by Dr. H. H. Greens Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy specialists in the world. Read their adver- usement in another column of this paper.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

The chief obsta..Ie in the way of the pro- posed Gentemen.s Home Journal is that the gentlemen don | need it, and tltese who only think they are gentlemen don't read that sort of stuff.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
ARKANSAS STAIE MNS.
Citizens in the Drought Stricken Section Appeal to the Gov
 ernment For Aid.
EVENTS OF 4 WEEK BRIEFLY CR0NICLED.
Dates and Piaces for Joint Discussions Between Gov. Davis and Col. Rector. Msrianna Suffers Heavily From Fire. An Old Pioneer Gone.
Expenses of Charitable Institutions.

Secretary John Page, of the state board of charities, furnishes the fol- lowing estimate of the cost of food for maintaining the inmates of the eleemosynary institutions for the month of January:
 INSANE ASYLUM. Total cost of groceries for the
 month .............S3 S3, Al S3 Number of patients, officers
 and employees .......... 766 Average cost, per capita, for
 sustenance per month ....$ 4.49
 DEAF MUTE INSTITUTE. Total cost of groceries for
 the month .................S,2 S,210. IT Number pupils, teachers and
 employees ........... 294 Average cost, per capita, for
 sustenance per month. ....S 4.12
 BLIND SCHOOL. Total cost of groceries for the
 month ..........=.........s1.0 1.042 S4 Number pupils, teachers and employees ........=.=....,.. 235 Average cost, per capita, for sustenance per month .....$ 1 .43 Total amount groceries for all. per month. ............ $5, ,694 S4 General average. per capita. cost per month. {. 40
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

Hope is the corner stone of sorrow. A hopeless person has ceased to suffer.-fown Topics.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

A. M Reynolds, alias Jennigs. a noted burglar of ellinois. who, with three others. made q sensational es- cape from Carmi tlll1 jail last No vember. was captured last week at Hot Springs
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

It is wonderful what rapid progress the world makes, considering that We are all doing something or otaer to retard it, Puck
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

If finding fault were u,eful occupation g great many people would have no diff eulty in deciding what they were created for@Pdck.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

When bee loses its temper look out for a stinging retort.-G Ghicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

Many a woman popularity l, due to what she forgets to sat.-Ghicago DailY News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

His own character is the arhter of every one,s tortune.-Publlus Syrus.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

Lie IS not so short but that there Is al ways time for courtesy Emerson.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

Nothing resembles pride so much as dis fouragem
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

X great many men have managed to at tan fame by hanging to the tau gate ot a erlsis.-Washington Post.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not stain the hands D spot the kettle tex cept green and purple.)
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

Don't Neglect Cough. Take Some Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar instanter Plke's Toothaehe Drops Cure in one minute.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

Grit turns defeat into yictory-Ram's Horn.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

stops the Cough and Works on
 the Cold. Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

A man is often lucky when he fails to get NNaat he wants.--Chieago Daily News
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
MRS. BELVA 4. LOCKWOOD.

Mrs. BeIva A. Lockwood, late candidate for fhe Presidency, writes: "I have used your Pe- runa and [ find 1T an invaluable remedy for cold, cafarrh and kin dred diseases also q good tonic for feeble and old people, or those run down and win nerves u7s strung. desire, also, 10 say thar n has no evil effects" Airs. LOckWo0d'S residence is Wash ingfOn, D. C.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
The Way to Success.

The Elderly Gentleman-The true secret of success is to find out what the people want
 The Younger Man-And give it to them,
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07

Laugling cheerfulness throws sunlight on all the paths of llfe=Richter.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-07
CUMMINGS.
 OF NEW YORK CITY.

Hon. Amos J. Cummings, of New York, says: "Peru7a is good for cafarrh. / have tried ii and Know H. 1T relieved me immense Ly on my trip 10 Cuba, and I always have q bottle in reserve. Since my return [ have not Suf= fered from Cafarrh, but if I do I shall use Peruna again. Mean time .you nighf send me another bOffIe. ,"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
A Valuable Medicine

For Coughs and Colds in Children.
II have not the slightest hesitancy
in recommending Cha berlain's
Cough Remedy to all who are suffer-
ing from coughs colds says Chas.
NJ. Cramer, Esq, we'll known watch
maker, Of Colombo, Ceylon. ut has
been some two years since the city
dispensary first called my attention
to this valuable medicine and I have
repeatedly used it and it has always
been beneficial. It has cured me
quickly of all chest colds. It is
especially effective for children and
seldom takes more than one bottle to
cure them of horseness. I have per-
suaded many to try this valuable
medicine, and they are all as we'll
pleased as myself over the results"
For sale by J. E Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
What Gen. Early Will .sey.

From the New York World.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, who distin-
guisbed himself in the Confederate
service and is now on the regular
army retired list as brigadier gen.
eral, recently went on a visit to West
Virginia. While there be met an old
conrad in arms whose reception was
somewhat frigid.
"Well what's the matte1?" said
Gen. Lee.
"Oh nothing much was the nom
committal reply.
There is something wrong per-
sisted the General. "Out with it (.
What do you want"
After being strenuously urged the
old comrade said:
"Well I want to die at least half
an hour before you do. [ want to
be in the other world when you arrive
there just to hear what Gen. Jubal
Early says when he sees you in
blue uniform"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
Wants to Help Others.

Il had stomach trouble all my life,'
says Edw. Mehler. proprietor Of the
Union Bottling Works, Erie, Pa,
"and tried all kinds of remedies,
went to several doctors and spent
considerable money trying to get a
moments peace. Finally I read of
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and have been
taking it to my great satisfaction.
I never found its equal for stomach
trouble and gladly recommend it in
hope that may help other sufferers.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures all
stomach troubles. Ycu don't have
to diet. kodol Dyspepsia Cure di-
gests what you eat. J. E Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
Not Much Like Peace.

London, April 4-General kltch-
ener today reports heavy engage
ment near Dreikull, western Trans
vaal, March 31st, in which 1900
Beers under Gems. Delarey and
Kemp, were completely routed by a
force of British under Generals Cook
son and Keier.
The report reads: "Our forces
were reconnoiteripg toward Hart
river when they struck gun tracks.
They caught up with the Beers and
carried on running fight for eight
miles through the bush. On emerg-
ing in to the open country the
British were advanced upon by a
large Bopr reinforcement, who at
tack our fanks and forcing them to
hastily entrenched their position.
The fighting ensued at close quarters
until the enemy was repulsed on all
sides.
"Delarey, Kemp and other Boer
leaders vainly attempted to rally the
men who retreated to the northwest
and south suffering heavy losses.
Our causualities were also severe A
party of Canadian ,ifes held their
post until many were put cut of
action"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09

cording to Tillmau's vlew-and he is
not alone in that view-he prefers an
outspoken Republican. an open
enemy, to one who has espoused
Republican policies and yet calls
himself Democrat - York7ille Yeo
man
Well, the Senator has a right to
his preferences; but we confess that
we would rather gee Mr.. Richardson
postmaster at Green7ille than to see
an "outspoken Republican,; and 80
would the people Of Greenville by a
very large majority. Mr.. Richardson
is not a Republican, outspoken or
otherwise. As for Mr.. Koester, we
Go not know his politics further than
appears in the public press; but
would rather see him confirmed than
run the risk OF Deas or some other
negro, or white man, Of the old Re-
publican regime.
Newberry Observer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
Cure for Collie.
Barnwell People.

Barnwell People.
Mr.. Gus Williamson of Great
Cypress has cure for collie in ami
mails that should be we'll and widely
known. It is simple spirits of tur-
pentine, used in this way: He pours
some in one hand, lifts the horse or
mules upper lip and rubs the tur-
pentine on the upper front gums.
Then he rubs both tanks with the
turpentine. In a short while the
animal is well and ready for work.
It requires gill of turpentine for
each case. Within few months be
has cured four cases on Mr.. H. B.
Caves place. All were saved and
ready for work again quarter Of an
hour after treated.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09

corn. It is always we'll to try a lot
in one of these varieties. Perhaps
the best corn for the average farmer
is the Baldwin if pure seed can be
secured. This fills we'll at both ends,
the grain is white and 70 pounds in
the ear will shell 60 to 62 pounds.
That will often give two ears to the
stalk on good land with reasonable
distance. There are two or three
prolific varieties, making TWO or three
ears to the stalk. Some farmers sue
ceed admirably with these. AS to
the value of the white and yellow
varieties chemists say there is no ap-
preciable difference. The general
belief is that the yellow is better as
food for stock. The chemists say it
is not. If you buy seed corn do not
go far from home to get it. If you
do, get from that section similar in
soil and climate to your own.
If one expects large yield, corn
must be cultivated from the time it
is few inches high. It will not
wait like cotton. Clean and frequent
cultivation is required to make it do
it's best. The uplands of South
Carolina can be brought up to 80
bushels of corn and 5 to 10 bushels
of peas to the acre.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
Saved Many a Time.

Don't neglect coughs and colds
even if it is spring. Such cases
often result seriously at this season
just because people are careless. A
dose of One Minute Cough Cure will
remove all danger. Absolutely safe.
Acts at once. Sure cure for coughs,
colds, Group, grip, bronchitis, and
other throat and lung troubles Il
have used Ore Minute Cough Cure
several years" says Postmaster c..
O. Dawson, Barr, III. 1T is the
very best cough medicine on the
market. It has saved me many a
severe spell of sickness and [ warmly
recommend it." The children's fav-
orite. J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
Shot n Ills Left Leg.

For all kinds of sores, burns,
bruises, or other wounds DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is sure cure.
Skin diseases yield to it at once.
Never fails in cases of piles. Cool
ing ard healing. None genuine but
DeWitt's. Beware of counterfeits.
Il suffered for many years from
sore caused by gun shot wound in
my left leg" says A. S. Fuller, Eng
lish, Ind. 1T would not heal ard
gave me much trouble. I used all
kinds of remedies to no purpose
until tried DaWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. A few boxes completely cured
me-" J. T. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
Good for Rheumatjsm.

Last fall I was taken with a very
severe attack of muscular rheuma-
tism which caused me great pain and
annoyance. After trying several
prescriptions and rheumatic cures, I
decided to use Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, which I had seen advertised in
the South Jerseyman. After two
applications of this Remedy [ was
much better, and after using one
bottle, was completely cured.-Sallie
Harris, Salem, n. J. For sale by J.
E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
Better Than Pills.

The question has been asked, In
what way are Chamberlain Stomach
& Liver Tablets superior to pills."
Our answer is: They are easier and
more pleasant to take, more mild and
gentle in effect and more reliable as
they can always be depended upon.
Then they cleanse and invigorate the
stomach and leave the bowels in a
natural condition, while pills are
more harsh in effect and their use is
often followed by constipation. For
sale by J. f. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
Varieties Of Corn.
The Carolins Spartan.

The Carolina Spartan.
Men who fail in making corn are
always seeking new seed. They
wish something that will multiply in
field or crib like the widows oil.
There is however difference in seed.
Do not send out of your latitude for
seed. Donot be deceived by pictures
of ears that will shell out half peck.
If you have a neighbor that raises
an abundance of corn for bis own
use and always has some to sell, it
would be safe to get his seed corn.
For early field corn the Dent 7arie-
ties, yellow or white, and the Hickory
King are good. They mature about
thirty days before the ordinary field
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
Greenville, Tenn.

I have thoroughly convinced my
self that DR.. Bakers Blood and
Liver Cure is the finest medicine
made for indigestion and Constipa.
ton. Il have tried them ally and
was cured by the use of this medi-
cine, after all others had failed. I
most cheerfully and unhesitatingly
endorse it. Yours truly,
H. n. Baker, Mayor.
For sale at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
The Bible on Cats.

Sunday School Teacher-Now,
children, you have all heard Of the
bad little boys that cut the tails off
the pretty kitties. Can any of you
tell me little verse from the Bible
which tells about cutting eff cats
tails?
Little girle in the near (after pro-
found thought) Ietb, ma'am, I can:
What Dod hath joined let no man
put athunder.-Ex.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
The Observer is Right.

The Newberry Observer says that
"Senator Tillman seems bent on hav-
ing o Republican collector of internal
revenue and Republican postmaster
at Greenville.'
This is because the Senator has
objected to some of McLaurins ap-
pointments. Well, what of it? Ac-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
Cant You Learn to Love Me :

But, oh, sweety can't you learn to
love me-" NO darling, l never
could study"
Weeping, she told him he had no heart:
All, women, why will We wrong Us men:
He had merely compelled her tears to start
Because his liver was ''Oft" again.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-04-09
Against Navy Yard Ships.

Washington, April 2.-Sentiment
revealed by the members Of the
House naval committee at the meet
ing today seems against the PROPOSE
ton of building battleships at the
navy yards. A large delegation of
labor representatives were present
urging the adoption of the measure.