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The Washington times., 1902-01-19

she were at fault for the condition Jus
revealed:
Where be ye goin'?"
I'm goin' ter tn store; p'r'aps he'll
| trust me fer some things"
1t was well into the November evening
and the night was cold and dark, but the
determined boy started for the store, two
miles away. with a clam basket for pori
and two small bags for meal and -four. II
was a lonesome walk. He whistled through
the long stretches of woods and quickened
his pace as he passed the cemetery. 1,
was closing time when he reached the
store and shyly entered.
Hello. Tom"
"Ain't ye late?"
"Ye er long ways frum home!"
'Be ye erlone?"
The store was filled with loafers, and
Tom became confused as one and another
gave him a word. He had hoped to find
the trader alone. He walked well back
into the room and leaned against a mo-
lasses barrel. His courage vas forsaking
him. How dry his tongue was! He had
never asked for credit; could he ask now?
His heart thumped, and his right heel
kept involuntary time on the floor. Mr..
Dyer yawned, well, boys. It's bout time
ter shut up shop" Turning to Tom. he
said. What can we do for ye?"
II want some things-four, meal, pork. "
The words were jerked out. He passed
eyes upon him he could not ask for credit.
Mr.. Dyer hummed a psalm tune and
waited. There was an awkward pause;
then Tom shufled to the counter. He
felt like murderer as he stammered:
"Mother-we-I-wc hain't gut nothin':
We needs things-but-we hain't gut no
money. P'raps yerll lemme have 'em?"
1t was out at last, and the loafers had
a little gossip to carry home. Mr.. Dyer
drrmmed the counter; then he said:
I'D like to 'commodate ye. but times
is hard. / don't see how / can trust ye
Jest now"
Tom shrank away as IL from a blow.
The trader said something about sym
pathy, and the loafers remarked that it
would be dark going home: but he heard
nothing. He couldn't speak. He went
SAO.S hS AAso NhS
night.
Can a boy of fourteen suffer? Tom was
SO dull; could he suffer? He staggered
along the uneven road. His spirit was
crushed He could not thnk-he had not
learned to think; but he felt. and he felt
deeply. At last he came in sight of his
home A light iickered in the small win
dow. bis rnof her WAS waiting
wen go ter bed. We've 'nough fer
breakfast" she said. I'VE can't starve
on clans and founders. ! hadn't oughter
let ye gone, fer | knowed ye wouldn't git
nothin'. Mr.. Dyer is Z prayin' man, but
he's terrible clost.'
The days passed. Tom secreted plenty
of small fish, but they had not SO much as
salt for seasoning 1t was a poor diet,
every window.
Tom, we cant stan It much longer
like this" eaid the mother one evening
after the children were in bed. The
baby is pinin. an the chil'ren is gone
ter bed hungry. III take my turn ter
tn store. He can't no more'n turn me
away. I've a dozen aggs fer him. TIL
hens don't lay none. but I've saved 'em
ter keep yer promise good bout tn dory."
But tn dorys lost"
"'Tain't no offence. Ye owed fer II.
We needs the aggs, but they hain't Ourn.
Ye ten tn fire. an III be back soon's
can
She drew her thin red shawl about her
and bent her head In the face OF the driv-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

In their signed statement with ref
erence to the purchase of a convict
farm. Gov. Davis colleagues on the
penitentiary board say that the gov
ernor has wandered numerous times
from the paths of truth. and when he
tells what they admit to be fact they
say that he just happened to tell the
truth in that instance, as If it were
a mere accident Or thing uninten-
tional for the governor of Arkansas
to tell the truth. On another page
the Graphic prints the statement of
the four commissioners who bought
the farm over Gov. Davis protest,
and it is mighty interesting reading.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26
PLANS NEW CANAL TREATY.

In consequence of obstructive tac-
tics being pursued by the Colombian
government in the matter of canal
negotiations, Secretary Hay has be-
gun work on the negotiation of a
tentative treaty with Nicaragua and
Costa Rica. II Colombia does not
show a disposition to recede from
her position on the canal question
treaties with these governments will
be concluded and presented to the
coming session of congress.
1t is the proper thing to do. 1t is
very evident that Colombia's tactics
are wholly for the purpose of holding
Uncle Sam up in great style. 1T
would be great thing for that country
in it's Strengthened financial condition
if it could secure an immence annuity
from the United States. The millions
collected from this government would
also increase the value of Columbian
securities SO greatly as to be worth
many millions to the credit of that
country. Columbia should be required
to do the right thing at once and
if not then another route and another
treaty should be made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

four years and no officer eligible to
succeed himself. When this is done
there will be better service from
the officials, and the dear people will
be more careful whom they select to
serve them for four years.-Brinkley
Argus.
The suggestion by the Argus is a
the platform upon which the Graphic
,tands. There are entirely too many
elections in Arkansas. The state is
al the time in a political turmoil,
which disturbs the business condi-
tions, preventing the highest state
of prosperity and development pos
ible.
1t is true that the situation could
be relieved by an elimination of the
sooner" candidate for Office from
politics, One election is hardly over
before the ''soOners" begin to come
forward with announcements of their
candidacy for the Offices to be filed
at the next election. II the elections
were four years apart the people
would have at least two years to set
tie down to business matters alone.
and to the development of the state
OF course there would be some like
Gov. Davis who would announce for
office four years in advance, but there
are many who do not hesitate to an
nounce for office two years in advance
of the election who would not care to
be standing candidates for four years
1t would certainly reduce the crop
of sooner candidates, and be OF
great DenonC TO Jne business lllle--
ests of the state. Nothing so retards
business and industrial development
as a political campaign, and when the
campaign is never ending the harm is
serious.
Even with elections coming every
two years the newspapers could do
much toward eliminating the 'sooners'
if they would only decline to make
mention of the aspiration of the
"sooners." The newspapers should
not allow their desires to boost" ia
vorite sons" to aid in keeping the
state in a continuous political agita-
tion to the detriment of the welfare
of the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26


ular show large increase in the unm-
Der of their socialistic voters. 1t was
evident early in the late campaign
that the socialists We're making un-
usual efforts to win votes this fall.
They worked among the laborng men,
preaching their doctrines in small
gatherings on street corners and in
the public halls of small towns. This
was evidenced by the gains made
and this class of voters will not be
neglected by the managers of either
party in 1904
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

A BARGAIN-A gentleman who ex-
poets to be out of the city the greater
portion of the time, desires to sell all
of his furniture, carpets, stoves, dra-
peries, rugs, china etc. In fact he
wants to step out and let you step
in. to comfortable furnished house
on car line, reasonable rent bath, hot
and cold water, barn and shed. If
you are tired of boarding and desire
a change, this is your opportunity,
Almost your own price, cash or bank
able paper. Address, c. Graphic Of
fee. As
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26
SOCIALISTS SHOW BIG GAINS.

Politicians in both political parties
are commenting upon the remarkable
increase in the socialistic vote as
shown in the recent elections. The So
cialists made gains amounting, in
some instances, to 200 per cent. over
their vote in 1902. Pennsylvania, New
York, New Jersey. Connecticut and
Massachusetts, the great manufactur-
ing centers Of the country, in .partic-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

If the election of Cannon as speak
er of the next house of congress means
the death of the ship subsidy steal,
then by all means let Uncle Joe have
the job unanimously.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

/OLUM Mn
ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS.

RATES-If cash accompanies the
order, the price will be 25 cents per
week for three lines, counting SIX
words to the line. If charged. will be
charged at the rate of cents per line
each insertion. No cheap ads taker
for less than a week, nor will we re.
ceive a Want Ad" over the telephone
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26
A GOOD SUGGESTION.

Our friends of the state press should
stop dealing in political gossip and
allow the people to rest for just one
year. The writer hopes to see such
a change in the laws brought about
rs will make elections come every
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26
Advertising rates made known on
application.
OFFICE: 800 West Barrague Street
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING.

There is record of day spent
in thanksgiving by party OF Eng
lish colonists on the coasts OF New
foundand. Wolfal, an English minist-
er under Frobisher, on Monday, May
27. 1878. and the few men with him,
spent the day in thanksgiving for
their miraculous delivery. In the au-
tumn of 1921, ten months after they
had landed. the colonists of Plymouth,
held the celebration to which is gen.
orally traced the American custom.
Two years later the people held a
somewhat different celebration. In
July, 1923, they were on the point
of starvation because of great
drouth, but true to the incentive that
dure the hardships they resolved tC
look to the Giver Of all good, and to
hold day of fasting and prayer. Rain
came as they prayed-whether be,
cause of the length of the incantations
is not told in the records-and thei1
spirits and the crops were refreshed.
The same thing occurred again in 1851
when they prayed to be saved from
starvation.
The Massachusetts Bay colony had
a similar experience in 1880. On July
the colonists resortea to prayer for
delivery and turned the prayer meet
ing into one of thanksgiving. in view
of the relief afforded by the immi
grants to their brethren in distress,
and of the preservation experienced
by the former on the ocean, Again,
on February %, 1851, a thanksgiving
day was held, and there are records
OF thanksgivings in the colony. days
set apart officially, in 1888, 1854, 1887,
1888 and 1899. The spirit had spread
to the Connecticut settlers and there
were days of grateful significance at
intervals from 1889 to 1716, and regu
larly thereafter.
This great day of thanksgiving is
not so generally observed in Pine
Bluff as it is in most other cities,
and especially in the cities in the
northern and eastern states, where it
is usually made a day for union OF
worship on the part of the church
congregations in giving thanks to the
Giver of all good. Locally there will
be no union service by the churches
tomorrow. However, it is generally
observed by the various church people
individually in a giving of thanks,
and by everybody able to afford it the
DAY is commemorated by a feast OF
turkey. cranberries. celery and other
dishes apetizing to the epicure.
In many of the cities the churches
make a general distribution of good
things to eat among the poor, and it
is probable that such distribution will
be made by some OF the churches here
tomorrow. on which point the Graph
ic is unadvised.
Rev. Holcomb of the Union Gospe
Mission is making collection of foOC
for the poor widows and children OF
the city who are needy, and anything
left with Mr.. Hudson at the Bank OF
Pine Bluff will reach Mr. Holcomb ant
be properly distributed. The dona
tions should be liberal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

STRAYED OR STOLEN-From J..
w. Meek's, one red heifer; mark, swal-
low forked in right ear and split and
over-bit in left ear. Five dollars re-
nue.. As
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

FOR SALE-At bargain, an Ever
EFT Cabinet Grand Piano; nearly new;
apply, Joe S. Altschuls confectionery,
Barraque street. DE-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

STRAYED Or picked UP. A four
months old fox terrier; female; white
turn to 404 West Fifth avenue and
receive reward. 4o
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26
FOR SALE OR ExcHANcE-On

well-aranged six room house, with
houses and all conveniences, situated
in southwest part of city. A nice sur
burban home, at bargain. Apply to
R. H. M. Mills & Sons, Agt. tt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

WANTED-Good cook, liberal
wages Leave your address at this
Office care 'P.' 43
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

WANTED-To sell my home, 1905
South Olive street, and all my person
al property. Terms to suit the pur-
chase F. NJ. Smith. 40
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

WANTED-A position by young
man; can give good reference. Ad-
dress A. G. care Graphic Office. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

Rooms for Rent-Gentlemen prefer
red Mrs. j. B. Wood, corner State
and Eighth streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

MALE HELP WANTED-Any per
son who will distribute samples for So
daily should address Standard 4
Wells, Cticago, No canvassing. 40
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26

WANTED-Three young men to
travel in Arkansas and Louisiana. Ex-
penses, and commission. Call Wednes-
day a. m. 4th ave. Hotel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-26
PUBLISHED BY
THE ADAMS PRINTING COMPANY.
Jas, w. ADAMS, General Manager.
GEO. n. ADAMS, Business Manager.
FERNANDEZ MAY, Managing Editor.

Entered a, the Pcstofiice at Pine
plnff Ark. as second class mail mat
ter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Women and Jewels.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that
is the order of a woman's preferences.
Jewels form magnet of mighty
power to the average woman. Even
that greatest of all Jewels, health, is
often ruined in the strenuous efforts
to make or save the money to purchase
them. If woman will risk her
health to get coveted gem, then let
her fortify herself against the in
siduous consequences of coughs, colds
and bronchial affections by the regular
use of DR.. Boschee's German Syrup.
It will promptly arrest consumption
in its early stages and heal the affect
ed lungs and bronchial tubes and
drive the dread disease from the
system. It is not q cure-all, but it is
certain cure for coughs, colds and
all bronchial troubles. You can get
this reliable remedy at Kaufmann's
drug store. Get Green's Special Alma
nae.
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70 MY Friends.

It is with JOY I tell you what Kodol
did for me. I was troubled with my
stomach for several months. Upon
being advised to use Kodol, I did 80,
and words cannot tell the good it has
done me. A neighbor had dyspepsia
so that he had tried most everything.
I told him to use Kodol. Words of
gratitude have come to me from him
because 7 recommended it.-George
W. Frye, Viola, Iowa. Health apd
strength, of mind and body, depend
on the stomach, and normal activity
of the digestive organs. Kodol, the
great reconstructive tonic, cures all
stomach and bowel troubles, indiges-
tion, dyspepsia. Kodol digests any
good food you eat. Take a dose
after meals. J. E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
a Bow Who Did His Duty.

A gentleman went into a fancy
shop one day to buy something. 1t
was early, and the shopkeeper's little
boy and he were alone in the house.
The shopkeeper had to 60 upstairs
to get his cash box in order to pro-
cure some change, hut before doing
so he went into the little room next
to the shop and whispered to the boy:
"Watch the gentleman that he
doesn't steal anythiDg," and, bring
ing him out, sat him on the counter.
As soon as the shopkeeper returned
the child sang out: "Pa, he didn't
steal anything. I watched him.
London Tit-Bits.
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..
a Simple Change.

The little daughter of the house
watched the minister who was max
ing visit very closely and finally
sat down beside him and began to
draw or her slate.
"What are you doing?" asked the
clergyman.
"I'm making your picture, said the
child.
The minister sat very still, and the
child worked away earnestly. Then
she stopped and compared her work
with the original and shook her head.
81 don't like it MUCH" she said.
"'Tain't a great deal like you. I
think I'll put tail to it and call it a
dog"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Eow's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Cstarrh
Cure.
F. j. Cheney & Co., Props,
Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last IS years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and fnsn-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
Waldiog, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter,
nall3, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Political Pointers.

The following places and dates for
county campaign meetings were
adopted by Executive Committee:
Irmo, Wednesday, August Goth.
Chapin, Thursday, August 21st.
Pine Ridge, Friday, 22d.
Lexington, Monday, 25th.
The chairman was instructed to
arrange for the distribution of the
boxes and tickets.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Just Look at Her.

Whence came that sprightly step,
faultless skin, rich, rosy complexion,
smiling face. She looks good, feels
good. Here's her secret. She uses
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Result,
all organs active, digestion good,
no headaches, no chance for "blues."
Try them yourself. Only Csc at J..
E. Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Killed in Automobile.

Evereux, France, Aug. 14-Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Fair, Americans,
related to Mrs. W. z. Vanderbilt, Ir.,
miss Virginia Fair), were returning
to Paris from Trouville, when their
automobile swerved and crashed into
a tree, fifteen miles from here. Both
were killed. The chauffeur became
insane as a consequence of the shock.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
You Knew What You Are
Tak;ne

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle show
ing that it is simply Iron and Quinine
in tasteless form, No Cure, No Pay.
SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
DR.. c. {. LEAPHART,
REAL ESTATE AGBNT.
LEXINGTON, S. c.,
HAS SEVERAL LOTS AND TRACTS
Ill of land around Lexington for sale.
Money to Loan.

WYE ARE PREPARED TO NEGOTI-
w ate loans promptly on improved
real estate in Lexington county at per
cent. interest. No commissions. Borrow
er pays actual expenses Of preparation of
papers.
THOMAS & GIBBES.
Attorneys at Law,
Columbia, S. C,
November l3. 9mos.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20

He Has Steadily Gained in the Campaign
Now About to Close-Something of
the Life of this Remarkable Man,
Who, by Ability OF Highest Order,
Has Forged so Rapidly to the Front.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
W. A. RECkLlNG,
ARTIST.

COLUMBIA, S. G.
rs NOW MAKING THE BEST PIC.
i lures that can be had in this country,
and all who have never had real fine pic
ture, should now try some Of his latest
styles. Specimens cSo be seen at his CAL
lery. up stairs, next to the Hub.
When writing mention the Dispatch.
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pressed by the newspapers OF the
State, and are confirmation Of what is
said above:
ssThe man who made the most votes
by this trip was Col. George John
stone of Newberry. Every one fell
in love with him, and he made many
friends here ."-Georgetown Times.
"The self.reliant political faith of
JcSnstone, clean cut and true to
Democratic principles, without fancy
trimmings or demagogic catches and
withal the conviction that here is a
man who would represent South Caro-
lima according to the dictates of his
own conscience, rather than the un-
derstudy of another, have made
strong impression on the people
among whom be has appeared. he
is in the front rank of Senatorial pos
sibilities, and there is only bright
promise to South Carolina in such q
prospect. ."-Charleston Evening Post.
"Col. George Johnstone from all re-
ports has made splendid record.
His speeches are clear, logical, to the
point and easily understood by the
people generally, From the Press.
1.-THE newspapers seem to agree
that of all the Senatorial candidates
Col. George Johnstone is making the
best headway at the meetings. And
this is true. Col. Johnstone's speeches
are bound to make fine impression
on all who hear them, as they are the
uttersnces of statesman-one who
has gone to the bottom of public
questions. Sumter Herald.
"Not only the newspapers, but the
other Senatorial candidates, say that
of all their competitors, Col. George
Johnstone has made the most head
way, and that he is the man that they
have individually to beat. In other
words, each candidate figures it out
that the race lies between himself and
Col. Johnstone.
This condition can be explained in
but one way. It has been brought
about by the sheer ability of the man.
Wherever be has appeared he has
won distinction. His speeches in
some cases have wrung appreciation
from those who otherwise would have
gone over bag and baggage to some
other fellow without thinking. Col
Johnstone, as the Herald says, is q
statesman-one who has gone to the
bottom of public questions. He
knows things and if elected to the
United States Senate, he would be
able at once to take rank with the
men in the socahed 'inner circle of
the Senate, composed of such men as
Spooner, Platt of Connecticut. Allison
and few others from the Republi.
cans, and welcomed into fellowship
by Democrats like Morgan of Ala
bams, Bacon of Georgia and others.
He is able to place his beloved State,
for he does love South Carolina, in
the position she has occupied in pub
lie life. South Carolina should send
statesmen, not politicians, to the
United States Senate. Col. John
stone is statesmen, and an able one
at that ."-Greenwood Index.
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0lQaL6S Dy Cne Sbanoaro WHICH every
true Caroliaion should set for such
position; character, fitness, intellect,
ability tostsnd up shoulder to shoul.
der, arm to arm, hand to hand, intel
lect to intellect, with any member Of
that body.
The friends of Col. Johnstone have
never considered him politician, and
do not now press his claims on that
ground, but rather IS a broadminded
statesman who is able to grapple with
the questions of the day and meet the
issues and solve them intelligently;
one who has always stood for the
peoples interests and those princi-
pies he believed to be right and just,
though for the time they may not
have been popular.
In his old congressional district
1Third) he received an ovation at each
meeting.
In the beginning Of this article, it
was stated that since the canvass of
the State begun, George Johnstone
has gained much more rapidly than
any Of his competitors, and tits abso-
lately certain that he will be in the
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second race with one of them, and
that he will lead in the first primary
on the 26th.
The following are only few of the
many opinions which have been ex-
pressed by the newspapers OF the
State, and are confirmation of what is
said above:
ssThe man who made the most votes
by this trip was Col. George John
stone of Newberry. Every one fell
in love with him, and he made many
friends here."- ."-Georgetown Times.