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The Washington times., 1902-04-13
PLEA FOR RESTORATION
OF ALEXANDRIA, COUNTY
Mr.. H. Phillips Memoriallzes
the District Committee.
MANY BURDENS IMPOSED
Caused by Proximity to District-Prob-
lens of Police Protection and Improve
ment of Public Highways Cited as
Reasons for Remuneration.

Mr. II. Phillips, resident of Alezan-
dria county, Va, who believes that the
retrocession of that county is unconstitu-
tional and that it still forms a part of
the District of Columbia, has communi-
ton of restoration.
Mr.. Phillips statement is addressed to
the House Committee on the District Of
Columbia, and is as follows:
In the year 1884, pursuant to para
graph II, section s. article /, of the Fed
eral Constitution, Virginia ceded TO the
United States small area on the Po-
tomac River to form part of the perma-
nent seat OF the General Government. In
1896 Congress passed an act ceding this
land back to Virginia. thus dismember-
ing the established seat of government of
ten miles square. The portion returned
to Virginia was organized as a separate
county, only one fourteenth of the aver
age size Of the counties Of the State
Burdensome Problems.
THE problem of local police protection
and improvement of public highways in
this little county has become difficult and
purdensome on account of the disorder
and heavy travel incident to proximity to
large city. .-
I'm 1861, the War Department and milf
tary forces again took practical posses
sion of the county, building fortifcations
on every conspicuous eminence within its
borders, and at the close of the war re-
tained the Custis estate of eleven hundred
acres, later paying for II and establishing
great national cemetery, large mill
tary post, and station OF the Depart
ment of Agriculture, within its borders.
The United States makes no contribution
to the expenses of the local government,
Notwithstanding its ownership OF one
sixteenth of the area and one-seventh OF
the property valuation of the county.
ssThe suburbs of cities are peculiarly
subject to the presence of unlawful per
sons who resort to such points for Illicit
lIouor selling gambling, and other disor-
derly conduct near public highways rs
peciaily is this observed on the Ssooath
day The residents of Alexandria county
as class are honorable, intelligent, and
public spirited. The attorney for the
county is active and successful in prose-
cutting offenders brought 20 his attention.
and the Judiciary resolute in sentencing
law breakers. The police force of this
small county limited to a few men, re-
ceiying inadequate pay, cannot, however,
prevent disorderly persons entering the
county from the city of Washington. or
preserve order along the extensive river
front. The history Of municipal govern
ments shows that public order Is thus
difficult to preserve near boundary lines
of a city. Malefactors constantly seek
such border for the commission of unlaw
ful acts. or to escape the strong arm of
! the law: hence cities are usually extend
ed far beyond the limits of closely built
houses.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

At a meeting of the stockholoe s
of the Leesvule Cotton Seed Oil
mill held March 10th, the following
were elected as Directors: j. l..
Matthews, J. 2. Able, 4. P. Bouk-
night, H F. Hendrix. E. J. Ether
edge. J. P. Matthews, J. G. Swygert,
Fl. L. Wheeler, ". B. Taylor, j. D.
Langford and G. D. Barr. 1mme-
diately after the adjournment of the
meeting Of the stockholders. the d.
rectors met and elected the follow
ing officers: James R. Bouknight,
President: Charles D. Barr, Vice
President; F. Hampton Hendrix,
Secretary, and Eek. J. Etheredge,
Treasurer.
The site will be selected and pur-
chased this week and work will be
commenced as soon as the material
can be placed on the ground. The
plant will be 20.ton mill with a
complete ginnery attached.
This company is oficered by set
of as progressive and enterprising men
as can be found in the State. They
have all made success out Of their
respective business and there is no
reason to believe that they will allow
this enterprise to lag for want OF
push and energy and sound business
methods used in it's management.
The field is a very inviting one as
it has great possibilities which are
capable of being developed to such
an extent as to preclude all chances
of failure. The people of Leesville
have evinced a commendable spirit
of local pride and business sagacity
in investing their money in those en-
terprises calculated to benefit their
town and community in every way
by giving remunerative employment
to it's citizens and largely increasing
it's volume Of business.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12
Sure and Sound.

Il is g fact not generally known,
that the Carolina National Bank,
Columbia, is now the only National
Bank in that city and for that matter
in this section of the State. It is
unquestionably one Of the strongest
financial institutions in the State,
being United States, State, county
and city depository. 1t has a paid
up capital of 100000 with surplus
profits of $4,000 and liability of
stockholders 100000 making total
capital of s470,0OO. It gives every
accommodation consistent with sound
banking principles.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

The United States Supreme Court
has just handed down an important
decision affecting the constitutionality
of the anti trust law. The case came
MP from the lower court of Illinois,
the title being Thomas Connolly and
others against the Union Sewer Pipe
company of Ohio. The decision OF
the court in effect declares unconstl-
sntional the anti trust laws Of Geor-
gis, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mich
igan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska,
North Carolina, South Dakota, Ten
nesse, Texas and Wisconsin. In
each of these States there is an ex-
emption in favor of live stock and
agricultural products in the hands
of the raiser or producer, or OF Ia
Dor organizations. Under the rulings
of the court, an antitrust law to be
constitutional must apply indlscrlm-
insssly TO all combinations. with no
exemptions or exceptions whatever.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

An extra term of the court has
been ordered for Florence county for
the trial of a negro charged with
having committed rape upon the per-
son of white woman. The date
for the trial of this case has been
fixed for March 31st, and former
Judge j. b. Hudson has been COM
missioned to sit during the trial. At
the time the negro was captured aud
Immediately after his incarceration
in the Jail at Florence an attempt
was made by mob to take him from
the officers of the law and string him
to the nearest tree, but by the irm-
ness and bravery of the Sheriff the
neck tie party miscarried.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12
Wednesday, March IL, 1902.

A correspondent writing to the
State newspaper from Orangeburg
under date of March 8, says that
Senator Rsysor will not be q candi-
date for Congress from the Seventh
District in opposition to the Hon. A.
Frank Lever. The reason assigned
by the correspondent for Mr.. Ray
sor's refusal to enter the race at this
time is that "during his campaign
for the State Senate last year he
promised his constituents OF that
cosnty that he would serve them the
full term if elected Senator" and
adds. that "Tom Raysor is not the
man to go back on his promise" The
Congressional bee, however, is buzz
zing loudly in the bonnet OF Hon. >.
B. Mclaughlin, at present member
of the Honse of Representatives from
Orangeburg county, and it is prob
able that he will make the race with
out much persuasion. Senator Mar
shall, Of Richland, is said to have
strong aspirations to represent the
District in Congress and is groom
ing for the coming battle of ballots
Sumter and Lee counties have Lot
vet been heard from in reference to
putting out candidates, but it is
likely that they both contain patriots
who are willing to make sacrifices to
serve their country in the halls Of
Congress. This much can be put
down as certain fact that at the
proper time candidates will not be
lacking. Nevertheless "the baby"
will need no 'Mellin's Food nor con-
densed milk" to give him strength
when the struggle comes. He will
come home with a majority of the
votes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

The appointment Of Mr.. William
G.. Chsfee, as postmaster at Aiken,
this State, has been withdrawn by
President Roosevelt. An ezamina-
tion of the Office by an inspector a
short while ago disclosed short
age of $500, and this being reported
to the President, the appointment
was withdrawn. MIR. Chafee re.
cei7ed his appointment through the
influence of Senator McLsurin, but
his confirmation has been bitterly
fought by the leaders of the grand
old party, and it has since been held
up in the Senate awaiting action.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

The operatives in the mills Of Au-
gusta are in state of unrest brought
On by dissatisfaction. About three
weeks ago they demanded 10 per
cent. advance in wages to which the
mills replied emphatically in the neg
ati ). The labor organizations have
in turn named March 17th as the
last day of grace given the mill men
to comply with the demand. If they
prove stiff necked and hold out in
their determination to resist the pay
ment of the advance asked for By
the working people, theD,; in that
event, the operatives will go out on a
strike. The situation is made more
complicated and great deal more
significance is given to this trouble
between capital and labor from the
fact that the business relations will
suffer materially should the trouble
be not amicably adjusted. Merchants,
especially those Of the "West End"
are entirely dependent upon the mill
trade for the life Of their business
and al fear with the coming crises
comes also the collapse of many mer-
camille houses.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12
Stockholders Meeting.

There will be a meeting of the
stockholders of the Lexington Fair
Association, in the Court House, at
Lexington, S. G., on the 29th day of
March, 1902, at 10 o'clock a. M.
This will be very important meet
ing to the stockholders and each and
every enc is specially requested to be
present. Bring your certificate Of
stock with you.
J. 81. Counts, President.
J. A. Muller, Secretary.
March 10, 1902.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

MIR. n. W. Brooker has an unique
plan for building a home for the aged
and decrepit Confederate veterans,
The Legislature, at its last session,
refused to make an appropriation for
this purpose, and now Mr.. Brooker
has conceived the idea of chartering
Camp Hampton, and raising a fund
sufficient to build the home by pop
ular subscription.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

The election which it is alleged
will be held to extend the corporate
limits of the town of Brookland will
be held next Saturday. Before cast
ing his ballot every voter should
Thoroughly acquaint himself with
every object and purpose of the
promoters of this scheme. It is an
easy thing to vote tax that will be-
come burdensome.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12
Grass and Forage Crops.

A dispatch from Columbia reports
that the United States Department
of Agriculture has sent Prof. Spillman
to this State to promote interest in
the cultivation of grasses and other
forage crops, and that he will devote
himself for some time to work in the
7th district.
Prof. Spillman himself further ex-
plains, that one important object of
his trip is to ''inyestigate forage con-
ditions in the "State," so that the
department may be in position to
render greater service to it's farmers.
In order to meet as many of them as
possible and secure their cooperation
in the experiments undertaken, it has
been decided to invite the State ex-
pertinent station to join the depart
ment in calling and holding a num-
ber of meetings in March, which it
is hoped will be largely attended.
The experiment station has been con-
Quoting experiments with forage
crops especially adapted to this Sec
tion, and the farmers will get the
benefit of that work also at the meet
ings.
Prot. Spillman adds that quanti-
ty Of special publications on the
Southern forage crops will be dis
tributed at the meetings, and that be
will also have seeds of some new
crops which are believed to be val
liable for this section and will be dis
tributed to selected experimenters,
who will agree to plant the seeds and
plants and report results.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

MIR. H. Charles Bailey has pur-
chased the plant and good will Of the
Carolina News of Chaplin, this county,
and the first number under his man
agement made its appearance last
week. Mr.. Bailey is practical
printer of varied experince in nearly
all the departments Of the ''art pre-,
servati7e of all arts, and will no
doubt issue a clean and readable
weekly.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

The fight between Tillman and
McLaurin is not the first that has oc-
cured on the floor of the Senate.
Scraps on the floor have occurred
several times between Senators in
the days gone by, and no Senators
was eYer expelled for them. And
neither was Tillman and McLaurin
either.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

Spartanburg has been given the
$1,000 prize by the judges for the
best county exhibit at the Charleston
exposition. Chester was given Sec
ond place and Darlington and George
town tied for third place. Thirteen
counties competed for the blue and
red ribbons.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

Mr.. B L Ruben, a we'll known
tailor, of Columbia, has gone into
voluntary bankruptcy, the necessary
papers having been filed last week.
Bad collections is assigned as the
cause of the failure.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

Miss Alice, daughter Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, and party of friends
passed through Columbia Monday
en- route for Cuba. There were no
callers nor no demonstrations over
the Presidents daughter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12
THE STATEoF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.

By Geo. S Drafts, ESQ Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, EIZGL POOL MADE
w suit to me, to grant him Letters of
Administration of the Estate OF and effects
of L. w. Pool, deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said L. W. Pool, deceased,
that they be and appear before me. in the
Court of Probate. to be held at Lexing-
ton c. H. S. c., on the 20th day of March,
next, after publication hereof, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause,
if any they have, why the said administra-
ton should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 4th day OF
March Ammo Domiri, 1902.
GEORGE S. DRAFTS, J. P. L. C.
Published on the 5th day of March,
1902 in the Lexington Dispatch. Evils
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

The Tillmans have certainly given
the newspapers, both in and out OF
the State, something to write about.
For doing the unexpected, the Till
mans can be counted upon every
time.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12
Executors Sale.

10y VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY
ID given Us under the last will and testa-
ment of Mrs NJ. E See. deceased we will
offer for sale to the highest bidder, at pub
lie auctior, before the court house door IN
Lexington, S c., on the first Monday III
April next
That two-story dwelling in the said town
on Depot street, being known as the late
residence of the said Mrs. See snd having
such shape. metes and bounds as plat OF
the same will fully show.
TERMS OF sALE-Ca'h.. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
J. FRANK KAISER.
C. A. GEIGER,
Executors.
March IL. 1902. 3w2O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

South Carolina Day at Charleston
Exposition Thursday, March 10th,
1902. See very low rates via South
ern Railway.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12
Opening Of Books Of Subscription
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.

COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.
PURSUANT TO A COMMISSI On Is
I sued to the und dersig' ed as corpora
tors by NJ. &. Cooper, Secretary Ct State,
on the third day OF March. 1912 notice is
hereby given that books Of subscription to
the capital stock of the Leesville Cotton
Seed Oil Mill Co., will be opened at the
oHice of Matthews d Bouknight, in the city
of Leesville. S. c.. on March 18th, l9 2,
at ~ o'clock m
The said propos e corporation will have
q capital stock of s25. 000 divided into 25O
shares of the par value of 500 each, with
its principal place of business at Leesville,
S. c., and will be empowered to engage IL
the business as set forth in the said decla-
ration and petition.
j. R. BOUKNIGHT,
j. L. MATTHaWS,
]. P. ABLE,
G D. BARR.
F. II. HENDRIX.
A. 2. BOUKNlG 1T,
J. P. MATTHEWS,
March II, 1902. lw1S.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12
The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF LEXINGTON.

By Geo. S. Drafts. E<q., Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, MRS. MARY F. sWy:
w CERT made suit to me to grant her
Letters of Administration of the Estate of
and effects of Jesse Swygert, deceased;
These are, therefore, to cite and admon.
ish all and singular the kindred and credi-
tors of the said Jesse Swygert, de-
ceased. that they be and appear, before me,
in the Court of Probate. to be held at Lex
ington C. H.. S. c.. on the Goth day of
March, 1902 next, after publication
hereof at II o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have. why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 5th day of
March, Ammo Domini 1902.
G S. DRAFTS, J P. L. c. IL. S J
Published on the 5th day Of March,
1902, in the Lexington Dispatch. owls.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

A number of counties of the State
are asking for extra terms of court
so as to clear the calendars of cases
which have been docketed for years.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12
ADVERTISING RATES.

Regular Advertising. first insertion, IS
cents per inch; each insertion thereafter.
so cents per inch. Local notices, cents
per line each insertion; no local accepted
for less than 25 cents for first insertion.
Obituaries charged for at the rate of one
cent o word for every word over lOO
words. Marriage notices inserted free
and are solicited. Bates for contract ad-
vertising will be cneerfully furnished on
application.
ANONYMOUS communications will receive
no attention Rejected manuscript VIII
not be returned unless accompanied oy
stamps for the purpose.
For any further information cali on or ad-
dress.
G. M. HARMAN. Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12
Repairing
Neatly
Done

Never thought of such a
sign for a medicine did you?
Well, it's a good sign for
SCOTS Emulsion. The body
has to be repaired like other
things and SCOTS Emulsion is
the medicine that does it.
These poor bodies wear out
from worry, from over-work,
from disease. They get thin
and weak. Some of the new
ones are not we'll made-and
all of the old ones are racked
from long usage.
SCOTS Emulsion fixes all
kinds. 1t does the work both
inside and out. 1t makes soft
bones hard, thin blood red,
weak lungs strong, hollow
places full. Only the best ma
terials are used in the patching
and the patches don't show
through the new glow of health.
No one has to wait his turn.
You can do it yourself-you
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12
Notice..

All, PARTIES INDEBTED TO THE
n Estate of Mrs. Catherine Counts, de-
ceased, will n axe payment to the under
signed, and those having demands against
the said Estate will present them properly
attested on or by the 1st day OF April next,
N MRS. MARY E. DREHER,
E1ecutriX.
February "a, 1902. 3Wls.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

The congregation OF the First
Baptist church of Augusta, Ga, have
decided to build a $4,000 church.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-03-12

time.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-10-10

KING OF ITALY anarchist, he has
given evidence of great ability and of
deep solcitude for the welfare of his
subjects. Finding the finances of his
kingdom in bad condition, he set an
example to his people and ministers by
instituting reforms in his own house,
hold. He began by cutting off all un-
necessary expenses and regulating ev-
erything according to rigid economy.
His zeal and enthusiasm reacted upon
the government and now the finances
of Italy, while far from being all that
could be desired. are In much better
shape than at any previous time in re-
cent years.
In his habits and tastes King Victor
Emmanuel is democratic and loves to
travel incognito among his subjects.
His Queen Consort, Helene of Monte
negro, has grown in popular favor since
her marriage in 1896. She is not extra
VACANT and readily accommodates her
self to her husbands ideas. The King
Is only S3 years old, having been born
10 1869, SO that In the ordinary course
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-10-10

mittee, and did excellent service for
his party. Mr.. Mcmillan retained the
office of State Republican chairman
until 1885, His interest In Michigan's
affairs did not seem to flag at all by
reason of his elevation to the Senate
and all the time his home In Detroit,
as we'll as one In the country near by,
was maintained continuously, although
he had a fine residence in Washington
and summer place on the Massachu-
sets coast. He was chosen to the
United States Senate three times, and
the last term would have ended In 1907
In the Senate he was particularly we'll
known for his interest In the affairs of
the District of Columbia. He had serv-
ed on several important committees
and was on the naval committee dur
ing the war with Spain.
Senator Mcmillan was possessed of
great wealth, being several times a
millionaire, and he was free to bestow
his money upon worthy causes. His
home life was Ideal and he took the
greatest pleasure at his magnificent
residence in Detroit with his wife and
children-three sons and a daughter,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-10-10
Old Gloves.

In the Clifford family there still
exists pair of gloves worn by Queen
Elizabeth. These she dropped, and
Clifford, Earl of Cumberland, one of
their ancestors, picked them up and
had them adorned with jewels.
"A fur-llned glove worn by Henry VI.
is still to be seen in the house where
he took shelter after the battle of
Hexham, in the family of the Pudseys,
Bolton Hall, Yorkshire, 1464, and is in
company with a boot and spoon
which the monarch left at the same
time.
In New College, Oxford, William
Wykeham's gloves still exist, and in a
private collection there is another pair
of the same date.
Collectors know their actual date by
the form of the glove. The earlier ones
were quite short, and merely covered
the hand. When, In Charles lis fine
sleeves became shorter, gloves grew
longer; they reached almost to the el-
bow, and never were more magnificent
the leather being scented embroidered
and studded with jewels, and set off
with lace ribbons and fringes. Elah-
crate trimmings took the place OF ar.
tlstic needlwoork. Nell Gwynne was
famous for the richness OF the gloves
she wore, and some are still In exist.
ence.