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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
OF INTENSE INTEREST TO FARMERS.
How High Priced Beef and Cotton Seed
Are Related.

The Texas Cotton Seed Crushers'
Association at late meeting held in
Texas, passed a resolution confirming
that the high price of beef was due to
a shortage in seed products. The fol-
lowing taken from the Cotton and
Farm Journal, throws some light upon
this subject:
THE rules adopted by the Texas
Cotton Seed Crushers' Association puts
it in line with the other associations Of
similar kind in the South. 1t is prob
able that there will be no more inVaS-
ion of Mississippi and Alabama by
Texas mills in search Of seed.
The cattlemen who were expected
here to expostulate over their alleged
bad treatment during the past year
have not put in appearance as yet, and
may not. The crushers do not seem
concerned over the threat Of some of
the cattleren to operate their own
mills. The fact that the Swift Com
pany has recently purchased half Il
dozen mills at different points was
not commented on by any Of the crush
ers to whom it was mentioned, save to
the effect that Swift would probably
be able to use more feed than those
mills would provide.
"a resolution was adopted deprecat-
ing any act of congress that may tend
to reduce the price Of cattle and hogs
and alleging that the present high
price of meat is due to a shortage in
seed products
This would seem to show there were
two sides to this question of high beef
and that in SO far as Texas is concerned
the price Of beef is bound to vary with
the price of cotton seed hulls and cot
ton seed meal. In proportion as the
grass area of Texas has diminished
the cattle-raisers have been compelled
to buy feed stuffs, and the only avail
able feed-stuffs in quantity is cotton
seed hulls and cotton seed meal. Hulls
have been selling within the last year
or two in Texas as high as s14 a ton.
This means that the meat supply in
the future is largely dependent upon
the cotton seed oil business, and that
the people of the Southeastern States
will probably go much more extensively
into the business of raising cattle for
beef purposes after they find out as
much about the values of hulls and
meal as the Texas cattle man has
found out by the necessities OF the
case. 1t would seem as though the
eastern farmer now has the advantage
Of the Texan in raising cattle for beef
purposes and in handling cattle for
dairy purposes.
All the cotton seed products that are
needed for cattle raising and compe-
tition with other markets can be had
right at home through the Southern
Cotton Oil Company Of the Carolinas
z Georgia, through any of it's mills
it's headquarters at Columbia, S. c.,
Charlotte, N: c., Goldsboro, N. c., At
lanta, Ca, Augusta, Ca, and Savan-
nah, Ga.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Fully Qualified.

The Yorkville Enquirer made the
following reference to Mr.. j. T.
CAN'T and his candidacy for Sec:e-
tary of State:
M. J. r. CAN'T who, as assistant
has virtually been Secretary of State
during the past four years, seeks
election to this important Office. As
to the qualifications or claims OF the
other candidates. The Enquirer
kuows little: but it is a fact that
the people of the Stateare under
much obligation to MIR. CAN'T
for much valuable information
about the Office they have gotten
through the newspapers during the
past four years. Mr.. CAN'T has done
a great deal of work that he was not
required to do, and made common
with the general public, much i'm
portsnt information that was pre-.
viously held principally by the law
yers. If he should be elected and
prove as efficient in the position of
principal ss he has been in the posi-
tion of first assistant, the people will
have no cause to complain.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Pleasantly Entertained.

We were Hospitality entertained
last Saturday at Brookland by Mr.
P. j. Wessinger and his charming
wife.
We spent the night at Brookland
with Mr.. Rial n orth and was pleas
antly entertained by himself and
family. Being guarded by st.
Barnard, weighing 11S pounds, our
dreams were undisturbed by the fear
of burglars.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Index to New Advertisements
NJ. H. Witt-For Sale.
OF Intense Interest to Farmers.

DIVINE SERVICES-
ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Rev. J. G. Graichen, Pastor.
lst. Sunday II q. NJ, Lexington.
lst Sunday, evening a: 7:30. Lexington.
End. Sunday II a M, Lexington.
3rd. Sunday II q. NJ, Lexington.
4th. Sunday. evening at 7:3O Lexington;
Sunday school service every SUNDAY
morning at $50.
APPOINTMENTS OF Rev. GEORGE s. BEARDEN.
Nazareth. E. Lutheran, First Sunday.
st. John. E. Lutheran, Third Sunday.
Providence, e. Lutheran, 4th Sunday.
His address is 11O9 Elmwood Avenue,
Columbia, S, c., where parties wishing to
correspond with him can address him.
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES:
Rev. Mr.. Wallace, Pastor.
End. Sunday II q. m. and 7:30 p. m.
LEXINGTON cRcUrr NJ. E. CHURCH SOUTH.
Rev. W. E. BARRE, Pastor.
list suntssy, Hebron IL am. Shiloh 81 pm.
Cd Sunday, Horeb liam. Lexington Sspm.
Sd Sunday, Shil.h II S.ln. Hebron 81 p m
4th Sunday, Lexington II am. Horeb 81 pm
Lexington: Sunday school service every
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
BAPTIST CHURCH:
Rev. Evans Hall, Pastor,
LIST Sunday at II a. m. and sp. m.
Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a. m.'
L. W. Redd, Superintendent.
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& Card.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
I desire to say to the voters and
my friends of Lexington county that
on account of being sick I have been
unable to be present at all the cam
paign meetings in the county, and
hop that I will lose nothing by
reason of my absen nee.
I am in favor of good roads, good
bridges and free delivery and I prom.
ise, if elected, that I will do all in
my power to advance these indus
tries. Yours sincerely,
J. Collins Price.
August Is, 1902.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Union Meeting.

The next meeting of the Lower
Division of the Lexington Baptist
Association will be held with the
Florence church on Saturday before
the 5th Sunday in this month.
PROGRAM.
10 8. m. Devotional exercises, en-
rolment of delegates and reports
from the churches.
la. m. Union sermon by Albert
Rodgers or J. NJ. Lapgston.
II m. Recess for dinner.
1p. m. Would it not be better to
call a pastor indefinitely instead of
snnually?-By 81. V. Rish or A. E.
Smith.
2p. m. Are churches doing right
in keeping members on their roll who
do not support the cause and come
only to church on election asy?-By
G. 81. Corbitt or Burdette Kirkland.
3 p. m. In what way can the
young members of the church be
induced to take part in the discus
sion of the questions submitted to
the Union?-By Willie D. Rish or
Marion Rish.
Query box opened. Miscellaneous.
SUNDAY.
10a. m. Good and evil of pro.
tracted meetings.-Discussed by the
Union.
IL q. N. Charity sermon-By F.
Fl. Poston or W. B. Fallaw.
Miscellaneous adjournment.
D. E. Craft, Clerk of Com.
CASTOR, S. c., Aug. Is, 1902.
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70 the Public.

I wish to correct a little error in
the advertisement of the barbecue
given at Brooklsnd Aug. 18th. 1t
was 10 have been furnished by MIR.
NJ. Gunter and myself, but for pri-
vate reasons I withdrew. I only
cooked it for MIR. Gunter.
Respectfully,
Geo. W. Lybrand.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
The Teachers Summer School.

IN 4AS SSS&SSS SnA&A&SSS SS&SSSs
The Summer School for Teachers
is progressing quite satisfactorily,
The instructors, Prof. S. J. Derrick,
Arithmetic and History; Prof. R. A.
Law, Grammar, English apd Litera,
ture; Miss Carrie Goignard Drawing,
are hard at work. In addition to the
above Prof. Derrick, at the request
of the teachers, is giving, whenever
the opportunity offers, instructions
in Algebra. The attendance this
weet ;s forty and the interest mani.
tested by the teachers is very com.
mendable.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Masonic Meetings.

n REGULAR COMMUNICATION
AHof Lexington Lodge, No. 152,
"A. F. NJ, will be held on
Saturday, September 18th. 1902. at Z
p. m. Brethren are earnestly re-
quested to attend promptly.
By order of the w. NJ.
G.. NJ. HARNAN. Secretary.
No. A regular communication Of
~ Pomaria lodge, No. Isl, A. F.
NJ, will convene in Masonic hall
Peak, s. c., Saturday, September lS.
1902, at Z p. m. Brethren will please
be prompt in attendance. Fraternity
invited.
John G. Swygert, Master.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
For Sale.

My complete steam saw mill outfit
which has only been used two years,
with horses, mules, oxen, wagons
and carts. Also several desirable
tracts Of land.
Address,
W. b. Donly,
1w41pd. Lewiedale, 5. Z.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
The Veterans Reunion.

The reunion of the "boys who wore
the gray" last Wednesday was an oc-
casion that will linger long in the
memory of those who participated in
the pleasures and happiness of the day.
Perhaps it was the largest gathering
of the war worn and battle SCARED
veterans and "girls who were not
ashamed to wear homespun dresses,
that this town has ever witnessed.
The popular airs Of Southern mu-
sic which heated the blood, fred the
heart and neved the arm of the brave
young patriots in the early sixties.
was feature of the day.
The meeting was held in Roofs
hall, which was packed to it's utmost
capacity.
The Lexington Brass Band and
the Irene Brass Band discoursed
sweet music throughout the day and
choir of the ladies and gentlemen
of Lexington sang patriotic airs and
some of the war songs of the Con-
federacy. The following is the pro-
gramme used by them on that occa-
sion:
Chorus-'sTo Thee o, Country"
Recitstion-"Rsar Guard"- Mise
Lena Harmsn.
Children's Chorus HE Laid Away
the Suit of Gray to Wear the Union
Blue"
-'sThe Sword of Lee"
-Ernestine Graichen.
Music, accompanied by Mary Sue
Roof, 6 years old.
Recitation-"The Unknown Dead"
-LeWiS hCOI.
Solo and Chorus-"The Boys of
the Sixties. s.. J. Leaphart, soloist.
Recitation -"Antietam" Miss
Anna Lou Harman.
Observation-Disclosures and Pine"
Miss Caro- E6rd.
Music -"Homespun Dress Misses
Naoma Stuart, Lula Hammer, Lucille
Eird and Lena Harman.
Recitation-"The Rusty Sword
Ruth Efrd.
Recitstion-"The Blue and Gray"
Anna Martha Meetze.
Chorus-"Let Us Pass Over the
River."
Recitation-"The Old Canteen.
May Boozer.
Chorus-s'Dixie."
Col. Andrew Crawford, of Colum-
bic, was the orator of the day and
his word painting was erandly SUBJ
lime in it's eloquence and beautiful
in its conception. We regret that
our limited space will not permit us
to give even synopsis of this liter
ary gem. Col. U. R. Brooks follow
ed in a speech fragrant with pleas
ant memories which are sacred to
the ''boys who acted well mems part,
and made the history of the South
ern Confederasy glorious indeed"
The dinner was bountiful, taste
fully spread and immensely enjoyed
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
For Sale Cheap.

A complete equipment for a short
telephone line including two tele-
phones, wire insulators etc., for
sale cheap. Those wishing to pur-
chase can get further information by
applying at this Office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Ice For Sale.

Ice will be kept on hand at the
Bazaar for sale at all times at very
reasonable price. All persons want
ing large quantities will please give
in their order before. Packing in
sacks, boxes or otherwise will be
charged for extra.
THE BAZAAR.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
Lost.

On Wednesday August 13, while
in attendance upon the reunion
of the Confederate Veterans in
Lexington, I lost double case
gold plated watch, probably in
the Masonic Hall. The finder will
please correspond with O. A. Derrick
at Leesville, S. G., and receive a re-
ward. 3W43.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20

A new supply of ginger ale, pine.
apple, sarsaparilla and other delici-
ous fa7ors, on ice, at the Bazaar
fountain. Call and try bottle.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
An Ice Cream Festival.

The members of Union church at
Red Bank will give an ice cream fes-
tival on Saturday afternoon, August
%.
The county candidates will be
present to address those who may
attend. Everybody is invited. The
proceeds will go toward improving
Union church. Oval pd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20

Midway, the neighborhood in which
the barbecue of Wingard & Kleckley
will be served next Saturday, is thick
ley populated with voters and the
candidates will find . ripe harvest
there.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
A Safe Insurance Company.

q Sa1e INSURANCE Compa1y.
The New York Life Insurance Co.,
is composed of over $4,000 policy
holders, who are the company, who
own the company and who alone
receive PROFITS of the company.
For full information call on or ad-
dress, Alfred J. Fox, Agent, Lezipg-
ton, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20

DevNikVs Es':sss Esssss SaBya
For Piles, Burnss Sores"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
BAR BECUE.

WYE WILL FURNISH a FIRST
wv class barbecue and refreshments near
Mid way School House. three miles north
of Lex! ngton. on Dreher Ferry road, on
August %, 1902 Muse and dancing for
the young folks and pleasant day is
promised all who attend. Dinner 25 and
35 cents.
JUSTUS WINGARD,
E. A. KLECKLEY.
July 20, 1902 5w41.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-08-20
HEALTH
I'M NSURANCE

The man who insures his life is
wise for his family.
The man who insures his health
Is wise both for his family and
himself.
You may insure health by guard
ing it. 1t is worth guarding.
At the first attack Of disease,
which generally approaches
through the LIVER and mani
tests itself in innumerable ways
TAKE
TUFTS Ills
And save your he aith.
The Washington times., 1902-10-05

formed shortly before the disbanding of
the army, but in anticipation Of the
final muster out Naturally, its leading
idea was patriotic commemoration, and
it's stated objects, as far as they went,
were identical with those that -afterward
became the platform of that universal
brotherhood of veterans-the Grand
Army OF the Republic Several names
conspicuous in the Society of the Army
of the Tennessee are names identified
with the history of the Grand Army of
the Republic through many eventfuf
years-notably the names of Generals
Logan and Hurlbut. two of the most
honored and efficient commanders-in-
chief of the Grand Army.
This society, like the Third Army
Corps Union at its outset. was COM
posed of officers only. The rank and file
while still In the field had no oppor-
tunity for such extensive concerted ac
tion as that possible to the commits
stoned officers. but while formal action
was practically impossible, to the great
The Washington times., 1902-10-05

to provide means to send home for burial
the remains of officers in the corps who
were killed in battle. or who died in
camp or hospital motive that no
doubt appealed strongly to every man
among them as he dwelt ON the possi-
bility of dying in the enemy's country
and filing nameless grave. 1t Is in
teresting to note that this first social
aim of the soldiers. unions was one al
lied to the most tender and sacred feel
ings for home and friends. and one that
had In mind not only the natural wish OF
the soldier to sleep his last sleep by
the side of his friends in peace, but also
the kindly purpose to mitigate the sor-
row of those left to mourn by giving
them the sad comfort Of weeping over
their precious dead before he was hid
den from their sight forever. The bond
of friendship thus solemnly sealed has
never been broken.
The second organization during the
war period was the Society Of the Army
Of the Tennessee. This society was
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r NNUMERABLE as the sands upon
the seashore, the stars in the

II NNUMERABLE as the sands upon
the seashore, the stars in the
i Milky Way. are the myriaAs Of
men whose blood has fertilized
every square inch of the knowa world
throughout all the centuries of factional
and fratricidal strife, yet the tender
ties of comradeship engendered through
months OF marching campaigning and
camping together seem never to have
drawn even half dozen survivors to-
gether in an organization for mutual
pleasure or practical benefit. Even the
Revolutionary patriots, those MANNED
and battered wrecks of a young nations
war for righteous principles, went their
several ways to forgetfulness and the
grave. leaving behind scant material
for history Of times SO rich in personal
heroism. SO magnificent in individual
achievements, and only the Society of
the Cincinnati left to perpetuate their
names.
Some historian has said that in glanc-
ing back at the history of military instI-
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mass of the soldiers the idea of COM
memorative reunions was omnipresent.
Major Stephenson and his companion
in-arms. Chaplain Rutledge. are the ac-
credited founders OF the Grand Army OF
the Republic, and all admit that to
Major Stephenson'S enthusiasm tine or
der owes its first organization. Bat
perhaps it would not be correct 10 say
that in any one spot alone are TO be
found the germs of the idea-a senti-
ment so general spraag into life in va
rious ways all through the army. ScHe-
times it was narrowed within tie com-
pass of small group OF personal ae-
quaintances: sometimes the circle OF
sympathy expanded far enoughsto in-
clude whole division or corps.
Usually, the central idea that inspired
these unions was the memory OF GER
tain battle, or campaign. that had dis
tinguished these men from their fellow
soldiers and with the memorT arose
the feeling that those who hdd SUI
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feudal lords, no imperial Caesar directed
It's operations, and it fought for neither
king nor crown. 1t was ml stered In n
night from the bone and Drawn OF a
sturdy new nation--the men who turned
the wheels of industry and invited to
abide with them that tickle dame, Pros
perity. Educational institutions closed
their doors. pulpits gathered dust and
birds nested in the forge chimneys,
while the professor. preacher, and forge
master went forth at the simple call of
dutysto battle for free homes and free
institutions.
Men Unused 10 Arms.
This grand army was officered largely
by men from its own ranks, whose nos
trils the smoke of gunpowder had never
before saluted, and to whom military
tactics were Toltec. Its operations were
directed by silent. taciturn tanner. who
wrote upon the bloodred horizon of the
rebellious South two immortal words
Unconditional Surrender" At the head
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Of the nation this grand army came
ed, homely rail-spjitter, the uncommon
man of the common people, whose
strong, tender hand took the helm OF
state just as the first tidal wave of re-
the Kansas Nebraska controversy-State
sovereignty and the perpetuation OF At
rican slavery. Once. long before, he had
said In mastery debate with Douglas:
81 believe this Government cannot en-
dure permanently. half slave and half
free" He did not then dream that the
time would come when his own action
would prove the truth of his own
prophecy.
The Grand Army of Peace.
From the grand army of war it gradu-
ated into the grand army of peace, and
1t Is this that we have with us today.
Commander-in-C Chief Hartranft said Of
this army of peace:
Our organization is founded upon
has 20 political significance. Beyond
that 1t is an association OF mer who
have participated in the same Victories
and defeats, who have the same convic-
tions and hopes, common memories and
mutual sympathies. 1t is intended to per-
petuate old friendships, to revive old
memories, and for the mutual support
and assistance of old comrades"
The First Veteran Society.
The first of these societies was the
Third Army Corps Union, organized at
the headquarters Of General Birney. then
the first division. An ex-
igency not met by the army regulations
called for this cooperative movement on
the part of the officers of the corps.
Their leading motive, at the time, was
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tutions since the fall of the Roman En-
pire II will be found that il divides it.
self naturally into four we'll defined pc
riods. In the first or barbarous stage he
cites the vast hordes Of savages, for
midabIe for their numbers. Second
comes the feudal period of vassal and
highly equipped knights and men-at-
arms. The third period he refers 10 as
that of the standing army idea and
fourth and last, the 'conscription" pc
riod.
Heroes and Patriots.
This historian stopped too soon. There
is fifth period, marking laurel wreath
epoch In the worlds history, when men
rose to sublimest heights in heroism
and voluntarily offered themselves a
patriotic sacrifice upon the altar of
country.
or this fifth great period was born the
Grand Army of the Republic.
This grand arny'' was led by no
barbarian chief, 1t was offcered by no
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The courier., 1902-10-25

thorns which concealed themselves
leaves in the path of Mr.. c. E. Hoch-
stetler when he went in quest of his
marriage lines and the church in which
the happy event is to take place next
Saturday, as the following personal
letter will give interesting proof, says
the Kansas City Star:
1--WE have set the date of our mar
riage for Saturday, $3.50 a. m, October
25, at one of the most Fashionable
churches in London for weddings. Holy
Win Haley will officiate. We shall leave
Victoria station for Paris by the II
o'clock a. m. train, same day, where we
shall spend our honeymoon. The Holy
Trinity is about the smallest parish,
but wealthy and most fashionable, so
permitted and do attend Sunday night
services in evening dress. We have
had a hard time to select a church, as
you cannot be married in church nor
obtain a license unless your place of
abode has preceded the date of the IL
cense by fifteen days, affidavit on oath
must be made by either one of the con-
tracing parties to that effect. then
upon payment of $10.62 license will be
granted. / found that / was in st.
Paul parish. We could not use any
church in that parish for the reason all
thoroughfares would be Blocked on that
The courier., 1902-10-25

marriage law. Plain service by license
is 1 pound las Cd, or about $3.50 (organ
or choral service not included), but i'm
addition to the church charges you are
expected to give each of the clergymen
a fee of 2 pounds or more. first visited
an American embassy, when / received
the initial marriage license information
from Mr.. John Ridgely Carter, second
secretary, then visited the vicar gen.
erals office. after which met the vice
American consul. who gave me the in
formation as to how British subjects
who visit America for a short time are
dealt with by an American custom
house. My fiancee was born and has
always resided in England
Mr.. Hochstetler adds the following
facts concerning the fees for London
marriages: Poor people and communi-
cants pay Is Sd (thirty-two cents) to
the church. No license required. but
the bans are read in church for three
successive Sundays to qualify. Easter
Monday is free marriage day, and at
but one place in London-Little Red
church in Bethnal Green road-they
marry them off i'm Wholesale lots. 1t
Is happy day for the "costers" So
you will observe that London weddings
are to wit: When bans are read,
thirty-two cents; free. no charge. Red
church; regular license, $1062; special
license 81 50. The latter can only be