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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
Too Much Fault Finding.

Henry Crabb Robinson, the kindly
and philosophic barrister, once gave
an efectual rebuke to the habit of
fault finding. It was, as We read in
his diary, during visit to Paris.
He had spent the day in sightsee.
ing with London acquaintance,
who said to him at parting, II will
call for you tomorrow"
Il will thank you not to CALL re-
piled Robinson. Il would rather
not see anything else with you, and
I will tell you frankly. I came to
Paris to enjoy myself, and that en-
joyment needs the accompaniment of
sympathy with others. Now, you
dislike everything and find fault with
everything. You see nothing which
you do not find inferior to what you
have seen before. This may be all
very true, butt makes me uncomfort-
able. So I shall be glad to see you
in London, but no more in Paris"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
Look Pleasant, Please.

Photographer G. G. Harlan, of Ea-
ton, O., can do 80 now, though for
years he couldn't, because be suffered
untold agony from the worst form of
indigestion. All physicians and med
icines failed to help him till he tried
Electric Bitters, which worked such
wonders for him that be declares they
are a godsend to sufferers from dys-
pepsia and stomach troubles. Un-
rivaled for diseases of the Stomach,
Liver and Kidneys, they build up and
give new life to the whole system.
Try them. Only SOC. Guaranteed
by J. E. Kaufman druggist.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
Wanted Democratic Reward.

w aA WV 0S2ASShGssS Hss w ~s ~s
a Philadelphian recently had occa-
sion to visit the chief physician OF
the insane at Colur~ bus, O, and was
shown through the institution by the
physician and the superintendent,
who told him many interesting anec-
dotes about the various inmates, says
the Philadelphia Times. One, an
Irishman, from Steubenville, that
state, had been brought to the asylum
at time when it was filled almost to
it's capacity; and the superintendent
turning to one Of the physicians, had
asked:
doctor, what ward would We bet
ter put this new man into?"
The Irishman, recognizing that he
was the man referred to, spoke up
and said:
"Indade, an I carrie little what
war-rd yez put me into 60 long as it
bez dimmocratic!"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
BAPTIST Union Meeting.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
The union meeting of the Upper
Division of the Lexington Baptist
Association will meet at Lewiedale
on Saturday before the 5th Sunday,
being the 3Oth day, in August.
10 to II a. m. Enrolment of Dele
gates.
IL to ~. Introductory sermon by
Rev. J. E. Steele. Alternate, Rev.
NJ. J. Kyzer.
IL to l noon. Recess.
1 to- 2 p. m. 1st query-Do Chris
tians love and trust each other as
they should, if not why not? Open
ed by Rev. E. Hallman. Alternate,
Rev. G. B. Avery.
2 to 3. End query. What is the
difference between worshipping and
serving the Lord. Open by j. T.
Sawyer. Alternate, Rev. Willie
Haynes
Miscellaneous. Adjournment.
SUNDAY.
10 to II q. m. Sunday school ad'
dress. Opened by Rev. B. j. Rey-
nolds.
IL to 13. Missionary sermon by
Rev. Joab Edwards. Alternate, Rev.
S. J. Riddle.
Miscellaneous. Adjournment.
j. I. Sawyer, Clerk of Union.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
Encourarement.

When they take the beautiful wom-
an from the wreck, she begs to be left
to die.
II have nothing to live for!" she
cries.
"You are mistaken as to that" they
argue gently, for see what q swell
shape the collision has battered your
hat intow
Now she opens her eyes, and it is
plain that new courage has entered
her heart-Puck.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
Pertinent Advice.

Doctor" she said, did you ever
lose a patient?''
Lots of them," he replied grufdy.
"Well, I'm afraid 1 shouldn't be at
all satisfied with you." she explained.
81 must have so much confidence in
my doctor, you know, or I will be per-
fectly miserable, especially about the
baby"
You'd better try young DR.. Jinks in
the next block" advised the old prac,
titioner. Hes never lost patient"
Are you sure?'
"Positive. He's never had one to
lose."-Chicago Post.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
And They Never Do It.

"He would be all right" said the
man who Is always criticising others,
"if it weren't for his fearful habit OF
mendacity."
II have always regarded him as pos
sessing the highest ideas Of honor"
Eyes, but he is one Of those people
who are always announcing that they
are going to tell you the funniest story
you ever Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
Heard In the Rain

81 wonder how many more hours
We'll have to wait for a car" cried
the lady impatiently. This is awfu!!'
"And yet" added her cunning hus-
band, who saw his opportunity, you
find fault with me for not coming
home sooner from the office Of nights"
philadelphia North American.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
Help! Help!

"You are surely not going home with
out police protection."' said one Pitts
burger to another, who had been mar
keting.
why not?" demanded the other, sur
prised.
"What! With that fine tenderloin
steak you have just bought"-Pitts-
burg Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27

@>sASA~S
cordiality, are qualifications we can
cultivate without fear, and that will
make life better worth living for our.
selves and all about Us.
The way of seeing our Father in
everything makes life one long thanks
giving, and gives rest OF heart, and,
| more than that, a gayety OF spirit
| that is unspeakable.
Nice, sweet toilet soap, and the
best cologne and finest extracts can
| be found at the Bazaar.
A warrant for the arrest of Cover
nor Kimball, of Rhode Island, has
been issued, Governor Kimball is
charged with slander and malicious
prosecution.
Strikers wathered in force Tues
day at the Klondyke washery, near
Parkview, Pa, which has been in
operation for some weeks, and drove
back the men who reported for work.
Henry L. Shattuck of Shellsburg,
Iowa, was cured of stomach trou-
bic with which he had been afflicted
for years, by four boxes of Chamber
lains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
He had previously tried many other
remedies and number of physicians
without relief. For sale by J. E.
Kaufmann.
The Boer generals DeWet, Delary
and Botha visited London the first
of the week and were cordially re.
ceived by the people Of England and
by the king and queen.
Jos. Anderson, a farmer living near
Salina, Kss, drowned his four chill.
dren, three girls and boy, in a cis-
tern on Tuesday and then killed him
self with revolver. The oldest child
was six years and the youngest six
months.
Gary Styles shot and killed Walter
McCarroll at campaign meeting in
Greenville county, on Tuesday, last
week. The shooting took place about
200 yards from where the candidates
were speaking.
Let our lady friends read this ex.
preston of appreciation from Mrs.
Lula Frady, of Uree, N. G: Il am
void of words to adequately express
my appreciation of Ramon's Liver
Pills and Tonic Pellets. I was a
great suffer when I began the use of
this Treatment. They have complete
ly changed my life from one of suf-
tering to healthful enjoyment" Only
Csc.
The new battleship Maine has been
finished at Cramps shipysrd, Pa.
On her trip to Brooklyn she made 16
knots an hour, and it is thought she
will make more than Is on her trial
trip.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
Comparisons.

He-My love for you. darling, is as
deep and as pure as the lake at our
feet.
She-Yes, and you are just as fresh.
Chicago News.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
ShOnII Get One.

Blobbs-I am all run down.
Slobbs-Why don't you get an auto
mobile Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
Excursion Rates to the North
Via Seaboard Air Line Railway.

Round trip tickets at reduced
rates are now on sale to Old Point
Comfort, Va, Baltimore, Philadel-
phis, New York and many other
eastern cities and resorts.
In arranging your trip the pleas
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
One Minute Cough Cure
For Couahs, Colds and Group

Some men possess minds too much
like slates-the good Impressions are
easily erased, but the scratches re-
main forever.
The man who lives without am
bision or without the hope of making
something better out of his life is
practically dead.
A high minded, honest truthful
young man may sometimes think sue
cess is slow in coming, but he will
win in the end. 80
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy has world wide
reputation for it's cures. 1t never
fails and is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by J. E. Kaufman.
The rotation Of a waterspout st
the surface of the sea has been estl-
mated at 354 miles an hour, or nearly
six miles a minute.
Hard times in Germany are said to
have caused a large dimunition in
the consumption of wine and spirit
uous liquors.
If We want to ind life poor and
narrow, all We have to do is to choose
shallow companions and read trashy
books.
HiIton's Life for the
Liver and Kidneys tones
up the stomach.
II we take Christ for companion
We may have to give up some old
haunts and associates. For our life
must then be lifted to his level.
The very best trait one can develop
is the art of seeing only the good, the
perfect and the true, and these are
discerned from the God standpoint.
The little island of Torishima,
Japan, was destroyed by volcano
between the 18th and 18th of August
and its $50 inhabitants were killed.
Hilton's Life for the
Liver and Kidneys
overcomes constipa-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27

Call or send your dues to the Dis.
patch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-27
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, August II, 1902.
General Mixture.


Jessie-He's man after my own
heart.
Bessie-Well, if he was after mine
he could have it.
Reading maketh full man, but
not all the full men you see are read
ers.
Better be preparing for tomorrow
than regretting yesterday.
Honest victories are not won by
lodging issues.
People who have no sons are always
chock full Of advices about how to
raise boys.
The best physic-Chsmberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy
to take. Pleasant in effect. For
sale by J. E. Kaufman.
Tom Knox, lad Of IL, was killed
by lightning at Abbeville on Monday
last week.
Over one hundred thousand work
men are employed in the workshops
Of Pistsburg.
The State campaign closed Thurs
day at Columbia and the Senatorial
campaign at Winnsboro.
Husbands who expect to get to
heaven on the piety of their wives
are gring to be sadly disappointed.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
THE NEWSPAPER MAN.

A newspaper office is a school of
unF elfishness. No other class serves
community so well and so often for
so little in cash or appreciation. Ev-
cry day and night the newspaper is
doing free work for the general better
ment of the community. If a lawyer
was called on by the city authorities
to do the same amount-and no more
valuble writing than that which every
newspaper does free every day the
charge would be $50 or more.
If the newspapers were to cease for
a week it would be as dark and lone
some as if the pail of an eclipse COW
cred uS.-EXchange.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
HOW TO STOP LYNCHTNG.

whenever the courts of this coun-
oE snail administer justice with the
same promptness. certainty, fearless
ness and with as little regard for
p'Son as is the case in the courts
u England. after which ours is pat
TIhed. y, lynchings will cease in the
I"Iled States; but until then it will
De standing reproach to the people
on, ana their machinery of justice.-New
orleans Picayune.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
DIR. WASHINGTON MISREPRE-
SENTED
DIR

1t was never our privilege to hear
the renowned Booker T. Washington
speak until at the meeting of the
AfrO-American council at st. Paul,
Mimi. With that speech as a basis
we should say that the Tuskeegee
Wizard has been religiously misrep-
resented by those who are too dull to
know that a man can stand up for his
race without splitting fire or cursing
all white men for the indescribable
meanness of some of the poor and low
bred white men, who only have pleas
ure in abusing and maltreating the
NegrO.-National Standard Enter
prise, Springfield, Ill
The colored American., 1902-08-16
NOT COMPETITORS.

Some foolish people imagine that a
Negro weekly sheet is a competition
OF daily papers with current news.
Not so. The weekly Negro paper oc
'uples field of labor that no white
paper can fill, one that looks to the
uIFect interest of the Negro and makes
ho pretense at news strictly current
except as it relates to the advance
hent and welfare of the Negro.-The
Lexington Standard.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
A POPULAR APPOINTMENT

Mr., R. w. Thompson, the Journalist
Las received an appointment in the
recorder Of Deeds office. AS yet
uis Is the most popular appointment
nlade by Mr.. Dancy, the popular re-
corder. Mr.. Thompson is receiving
IRE congratulations of his, many
lrlends.-Charleston, (W. Va Advo-
cate.
The colored American., 1902-08-16

Bishop Turner has a remarkable
vocabulary of vigorous Anglo-S Saxon
and he uses it with prodigality that
is aStounding.-CO American.
The American beats that In last
weeks issue of the Colored American
it's readers were treated to an editorial
that for variety of vigorous Anglo
Saxon" it caps anything we have read
since the last moon. That editorial
is conclusive evidence that the Amer
lean is capable of taking care of it
self against all comers, Editor Henry
c. Smith to the contrary-FlOrida
Sentinel
The colored American., 1902-08-16

The st. Paul meeting consisted Of
a small number of men and women
chosen for the most part by them
selves or insignificant organizations.
1t is to be hoped that the Afro-Ameri-
can Council will finally enlist a ma
Jorlty of the active and progressive
men and women of our race.-Na-
tional Standard Enterprise.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

The standard of education among
the colored people is steadily rising
and with education comes a clearer
conception of the laws of health and
a more wholesome regard for the
dictates of prudence Washington
Star
The colored American., 1902-08-16

Continued ffom sfc9nd page.
friends would expect, and they dread
cd TO be called short" and give their
lated rivals chance to giggle. And
they were dragging along saving
title or nothing, waiting, Micawber-
ike, for something to turn up"
This is one of a thousand instances
where a loving couple are distressed
simply because the prevailing fad for
useless display. NY advice was 20
The colored American., 1902-08-16
INFLUENCE OF NEGRO NEWSPA.
PERS.

The Southwestern Herald. Victoria
Texas, says:
AS result of the Colored Amer
iCah hght for the colored clerks in
the CensuS' Bureau, nine of them have
been retained. Who said coIored
newspapers had no political influence
The colored American., 1902-08-16

The highest ambition of the indivld-
ual Negro, is to be president-of some
thing. From the most representative
down to the humblest gathering, the
desire il present. If l can't be head.
the thing don't go. 1t is to our
shame.-Indianap Recorder.
The colored American., 1902-08-16

get married in bargain counter"
style, in the presence of a few inter
ested friends-and let it go at that
The surplus money would come handy
IN furnishing a house or could he
placed IN the bank for a rainy day.
Fine weddings are all right for those
VINO can afford them, but it is foolish
tor poor people to run pell nell into
debt for one nights snow.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
WHY NO INTEREST IS TAKEN.

The New York Age complains that
he editors of AfrO-American papers
10 longer take any interest in the Ma
'iOnal AfrO-American Press Associa-
ion and therefore do not attend their
'nnual meetings. Perhaps the reason
he editors do not attend these meet
ings is because they are without suffi-
lent interest to attract real live edi-
ors thereto. They are for the most
'art, unless the editor of this paper
has been sadly misinformed, political
.lap-traps with no other intention than
% advance some ones political ambi-
ion in getting an Office at the hands
If the President of the United States,
ust as did the AfrO-American Coun-
Ill at ST Paul the other day.-Seattle
Republican.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
SELLING THEIR LIVES DEARLY

Negroes of late who see that they
must die at the hands of a lawless
mob are making up their minds to
sell their lives aH dearly as possible.
That alone will evidently do it's part in
wiring out mob Observation-Disclosures
AppreciatOr
The colored American., 1902-08-16
NOW is THE ACCEPTED TIME.

Inc countless number of young peo-
pie tboth male and female) who were
going to save money tomorrow" re-
form next week. write home next
month learn a trade or get an educa-
Iion next year would fill volumeS-
Southern Gazette
The colored American., 1902-08-16
AS CONTEMPORARIES SEE IT. 4

body's back scenting up something
dirty. The editorials of our papers
are an index to the feelings and
thoughts of many of our denomina-
tional writers. 1t shows with what
kind of stuff they feed their minds.
They are experts at finding evil.-The
United Star
The colored American., 1902-08-16
WALTERS HELD 1T TOGETHER.

1t looks very much as if the poll
ticians named the officers of the Ma
tiOnal AfTO-AmeTican Council for the
ensuing year. It was a mistake not
TO continue Bishop Walters as Presi-
lent and to select Louisville as the
next meeting place. Kentucky has
Jim Grow" cars This fact alone will
prevent many delegates from attend
ing-Cleveland Gazette.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
THOSE WHO DIG PITS

No man ever falls in a pit dug for
him by another; but he who digs il
invariably falls therein himself
Southwestern Christian Advocate.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
ALABAMA IDENTIFIED

Alabama is known in the North as
the State in which Tuskeegee is local.
ed.-MacOn (Ga.) News.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
EXPERTS AT FINDING EVIL.

mere are a few newspapers among
Ss "hofe business it seems to be to
nuhI up dirt They are never at
advantage than when they are at some
The colored American., 1902-08-16

The Man on the Corner begs leave
to extend to the erudite and versatile
b Square" of The Freeman renewed
assurances of his most distinguished
consideration. The weather is too
hot for an argument.
The colored American., 1902-08-16

The Colored Americans field is not
only national-it is International,
The colored American., 1902-08-16

1t is a laudable trait in a wife to
wish to help her husband by working
at some paying employment, espec-
tally If she has the assistance of
mother or other relative to look after
nome duties. White women hold lu-
crative places under the government
whose husbands are also comfortably
fixed on Uncle Sans pay roll. Why
should not cOlOred women be equally
interested in bringing money into the
family without having to run the
gauntlet of invidious comment? A
few months ago, the wife of a promi-
nent man was forced out of a con-
genial position by the gable of med
dlesome Negroes. who sent word that
The husband was able to support her
and she didn't need the place If
a woman can do clerical work. sew,
dress hair or nurse, it is nObody's bus
mess if she turns her time into cash.
The colored American., 1902-08-16
The Man-On- The-C Corner

Continued ftom second page.
The colored American., 1902-08-16

There is class of cheap guys in
the departments, who make a prac-
tice of foOling gullible women AMI
girls by boasting of their great 'inf1u-
ence" with Senators and heavy Off
cials, and promising to secure places
for them in some branch of the Gov
ernment. With much ado they ex-
hibit letters from Hanna, Fairbanks,
Lodge. Dolliver, etc, but are careful
to display only the envelope, as the
contents are more than likely turn
down of some request made by them.
OF course, they can't control any jobs,
and can scarcely hold their own. but
they want to shine in the eyes of the
aforesaid women. The Man on the
Corner is onto these fellows, and If
they don't quit their game, some
names may be published.
The colored American., 1902-08-16

The fate of G.. w. Ellis viii have
strong deterrent influence upon amD1-
tious politicians who take chances on
going abroad to take another man S
Job away from him. If Ellis ever
gets back to civilization, it is safe
bet that he will do his "hot-footlng
IN this side of the Atlantic.
1t is strange that some manager''
IF excursions, picnics, balls, ETC., nave
not brains enough to send a few com
0limentary tickets to the newspaper
Offices. 1t is an ungenerous and short
lighted policy to withhold them. TO
i've them is not a favor, for the dd-
vance notices printed concerning the
affairs and the subsequent Wrlte-upF
more than pay their face value NO
class of public servants do harder
work and receive smaller rewards
han the ubiquitous newspaper man
Managers will please take notice an
not make it necessary for the craft
@ ask for comps" Send half doz
IN. as the staff of most metropolitan
papers Isl large and the boys want tC
do the proper" by their wives OF
sWeethearts. prominent order
failed recently in it's duty by not TAX
ing care of the
MAN-ON-THE-CORN
The Colored Americans field is not
The colored American., 1902-08-16

An Indianapolis friend writes me
to inquire whether there are any
cOlOTed clerks from Indiana employ
ed in the Pension Office now | do
not know. Can any one give the de-
ired information?
The colored American., 1902-08-16

Speaking of striking resemblances,
doesn't Mr. Charles p. Gaines look
he very image of William Jennings
Bryan since he shaved off his mus
tache?
The colored American., 1902-08-16

To balance the equation, as aged
Rev. w. Fl. Hunter retires from ac-
tive ministerial work, youthful Rev.
E. H. Hunter comes forward.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-17
ARREST VASSAR THIEF.
College Employee Caught With Miss
ing Jewelry In His Pockets.

College Employee Caught with Miss
ing Jewelry In His Pockets.
POughkeepsie, N. Y. Nov. 1.-THE
POughkeepsie police have arrested
Vent Gildersleeve, employed as han
dy man at Vassar college, for robbing
the rooms of students. There have
been series of robberies at the col
iege which have baffied detection.
Two weeks ago e. s. Atwater re-
ported to the police that his daughter
had been robbed of two rings, one
containing three pearls and the 9th
or nine diamond cluster. Chief Nc
Cabe gave a description to all pawn
brokers. In this way when Glider
sleeve pawned watch and one Of the
stolen rings the police Were notified.
When searched, a $1,000 sapphire aid
diamond ring belonging to Miss Will
liams of Stamford, Conn.,, and Miss
Atwater's nine diamond ring We're
found in his pockets.
The jewelry recovered is valued at
$4,000.