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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-03-29
Local N. alters

Cotton brought 8 cents on
this market yesterday.
MIR. G. L. McNanus has good
Young mich cow to sell or swap.
Buy Corn from Williams.
Hughes Co., for s2a cents.
Mrs. Calvin Reed, of Charlstte,
n. C., is visiting at her nephew's,
Mr.. N. B. Cou sar's.
For Sale or Rent The Cloud
resldence-ten rooms-corner @
Arch and French Streets. Apply
to T. S. Carter.
Mrs. Il. W. Moblsy of Heath
Springs is visiting her daughters,
Mrs. M. 3. Cauthen and Mrs. J.
G. Bowling, at this place.
~ Fay one year in advance
for The Ledger and let us send
you the Home and Farm flee for
ere year.
Mrs. Ellen Belk, of Dixie. i.
spending this week in town with
her daughter, Mrs. l.. NJ. Cly-
burn.
Highest market price paid for
suttcr and eggs. j. B. Mackorell.
Mrs. w. H. Porter and chill
dren left here last Friday night
for Aontbrosk, Fla to join Mr..
Porter, who has position there
rs book keeper to a big lumb mbsr
cencern, Waxhaw Enterprise.
The condition of Mrs. Rev. W.
w. Ratchford, who has been afflic-
ted with Rheumatism for some
time, is considerably improved.
Mr.. A. l.. Parduc has hen
which lays every other day a
small gourd shaped egg. He ex-
hlbitsd ono of the eggs at this Of.
Ace yesterday.
81 could not do with ,ut The
LEDGER" writes Mr. j. II Craig
of Birmingham, Ala, to his ia
ther, MIR. B. H. Craig, at Newcut.
Words like these are encouraging
Mr.. j. Z. Taylor had erected at
the grave Of his wife in the new
cemetery this week q beautiful
monument The work was done
by Mr.. A. j. lcNlnch, our mar
ble man, and it cannot DO sxcsll-
Cd.
Letters advertised for week
ending March 10, 1902: Mr.. r..
Il. Ssogsrs, Mr.. r. s. Rollins,
Mrs. Eta Aalts, Luvasna Jones,
Manager Opera Hsuss.
Belle Nance, p. N.
Mr.. N. F.. Nornsnt of the News
and Courier staff is in the city.
He was surprised to see what
progress the town had made since
his last visit here. He says he
believes Lancaster is improving g
faster than and other town in the
State.
DR.. Strait is receiving inquiries,
and propositions to buy his fields OF
granite by almost every mail since
aqsarry has been opened at his
place. The Doctor has a fortune,
for in quality and quantitv there
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-03-29

Il Negro Woman Seriously Burn
ed.
Tuesday afternoon on the Pc.
ham place, near Springfield, "a fire
broke out frsn tho burning off OF
lew ground. Among the NUN ber
fighting the fire to prevent it.
reaching Mr.. J. P. G. Caskey's
cord wood was Harriet Curetop,
eolorsd, about 80 years old. In
some way her clothing caught
ahre and she ran through the field.
Before she could hs stopped her
clothing burned alme.t entirely
off of her. Her body and limb.
were badly burned and it 10 doubt.
full fshe rscovers. DR.. Ezell i.
attending her.
LATER The woman, after much
suffering, died of her injuries,
Wednesday night.
Evening star., 1902-08-22

meeting, which was held Wednesday even
ing at Jonodab Hall, 623 Louisiana avenue.
Al the same time the announcement was
made that the three tents which are SIN
OUTSIDE OF the parent order would return
10 the fold in few days. Two Of these
tents are composed OF ladies' Mr. John G
Moore is chief ruler Of Eagle Tent.
The hall was crowded on the occasion OF
the reunion with members of Eagle. Jehu
ana Union tents, and the best OF fellow
Slip prevailed. Remarks were made by
High Treasurer W. b. Kelley, High Secre-
tary James II. Dony. Past High Chief
Rulers John r. Mahoney and n. Bunch.
Chief Ruler of Eagle Tent John C. Moore
Chief Ruler Ratigan OF Union Tent. and
Messrs. Bladen. jackson, Davy, John NJ
Bunch and members of Union lent. Mr.
James Loveless presided under the head OF
good Of the order" and refreshments were
served. The speakers congratulated the
order on the happy healing of the old
wounds which had resulted in the secession
OF the four District tents.
1T was stated that the total membership
OF the order is SS4, ,244. and that the accu-
mulated funds in all tents throughout the
world amount to S5.42T .064 r.
Al a mseting of Eagle Tent. No. ., last
mght at Nechabite Hall, 30i b street south
east. two new members were initiated and
CHAIRMAN Riggles of the entertainment
committee announced that over 5000 had
oeen received as part of the receipts OF the
recent lawn fete
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Summer Underwear .

The demand at this season is
greatest for the neat and practical
sorts of Muslin Underwear The
kinds that are injured least in the
laundering, yet the tasteful and
nicely made. We have large as
sortment OF just such garments, rep
resenting the very best values OBJ
tainable.
Women's Drawers, made Of cambria and muslin,
two styles, deep hem, With cluster Of tucks above
and ruffie with five tucks Pair r.............2 .25c.
Women's Drawers, made of muslin, cambric ruff
fe, finished with hemstitched hem and tucks.
Women's Dressing Sacques, made of colored
lawn. Each. ............. .29c.
Women's Short Skirts, made Of muslin, finished
with hemstitched tucks. Each. h........... .3Sc.
Women's GOWNS made Of cambric, high neck.
with yoke of cluster tucks, rpfie on neck and
sleeves: also We neck with hemstitched rufie on
neck and sleeves. Each. ch......,.............. Doc.
Second foor-Tenth st.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
LAUREL NEWS.
Inspection of Water Works System
Plant in Good Condition.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
LAUREL Md. August ~. 1ada.
An inspection of the water works system
for this place was made "Wednesday even
ing by Mayor G. b. Timanus, Councilman
James A. Brown and Messrs George w
Waters, jr., Charles H. Stanley and r. A
Await, all members of the water board.
After most careful survey the board il
was stated. reported the system. with a
few minor exceptions. TO be IN an excellent
condition. 1t is confidently expected by
members OF the board that the plant will
De In condition 10 be turned over TO the
local authorities within the next few DAYS
Funeral services were held TODAY a tho
famlly residence near here over the re-
mains OF Mr.. Charles S Nichols who died
tuesday afternoon shortly before , O'Clock
OF typhoid fever. Rev. A. e Baker. pastor
or the Laurel Presbyterian Church Off
clated. The body was taken to Baltimore
and in<erment was made in Loudon Park
cemetery.
Funeral services We're held this after
noon at Asbury, near Laurel, over the re-
mains of the late Rev. John Wesley Wat
klns, a well-known and highly esteemed
colored minister. Mr.. Watkin- Nas in his
elghty-fourth year. He was T. obably the
Oldest person in the vicinity of Guilford
where he died Wednesday afternoon.
lawn fete was held Wednesday evening
on the lawn of the residence of Mayor e.
B. Timanus. The affair was under the al!-
spices of the Ladies' Aid Society of the
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church
Evening star., 1902-08-22
PAINFULLY HURT.
James Thomas Between Elevator and
Door at Raleigh Hotel.

James Thomas, colored, was painfully in
jured this morning while operating the
freight elevator at the Raleigh Hotel.
Thomas, who is about thirty-ffve years os
age, is employed at the hostelry as house
man. The regular operator of the elevator
was at breakfast and Thomas undertook
to run the car. The latter was within
few inches of the eleventh or top floor Of
the building. when, in attempting to ham
die the door and the motor wheel at the
same time, the unfortunate man was, in
some manner not made clear, caught be-
tween the car and the door, and before as
sistance could reach him was badly
crushed.
Thomas was in an unconscious condition
when placed in the Emergency Hospital
ambulance, which had been summoned.
He regained consciousness in a short time.
however, and explained that the occur
renee was an accident The hospital sur
geons designated the injury as concussion
of the abdomen, and expressed the opinion
that the consequences would not be se-
sious. The patient, they said would very
likely be able to go to his home later in
the day.
Manager Tally of the Raleigh Hotel
stated that Thomas had no authority to
operate the elevator, and that he did so.
contrary to orders, while the regular oper-
ator was temporarily absent.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Permitted to Carry Revolver.

Judge Bundy Of the Police Court today
granted a permit to Mr.. Lindsey S. Per
kins to carry a revolver he having pre-
viously filed q bond in the sum of 500.
When Mr.. Perkins asked the court several
days ago to grant him permission to carry
a revolver he said it was necessary for him
to pass through the neighborhood of Ches-
apeake Junction to and from his work, and
he had been informed that an attempt
would be made 10 do him bodily harm
The permit only gives Mr.. Perkins the
right to carry revolver for thirty days
and if at the end of that time he should
still desire to go armed it will be necessary
to renew the bond and have another permit
issued
Evening star., 1902-08-22
PREPARING FOR CAMPAIGN.
Kentucky Republicans to Make an Ag-
eressive Fight This Fall.

The fall series of meetings of the Ken
tucky Republican Club were inaugurated
last night, when the members of that organ
ization gathered at their headquarters on 9th
street northwest. Mr.. Milo Shanks, presi-
dent of the club, presided over the meeting
and several addresses were delivered by
members of the association. The speakers
indicated that the republicans of Kentucky
are preparing to make an aggressive fight
to control the congressional districts. They
claiming the election of republican rep
resentatives in the third, fifth, ninth, tenth
and eleventh districts, and they declare
that the prospects are good for defeating
Representative Gilbert in the eighth dis
trict.
According to the speakers at last nights
meeting the election of Moss in the third
and Irwin in the fifth is assured, and they
claim that Judge Boreing, in the eleventh.
will receive the usual republican majority
of 10000. strong man. has been put up
in the tenth, and the republicans hope to
carry that district, thus adding probably
two members to their present delegation
The next meeting of the club will be held
in two weeks, at which time new officers
for the ensuing term will be elected.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Infants Clothing

For outer and under wear. Low
priced Nainsook Slips, Gingham
Dresses, Cambria Skirts, Muslin
Gowns, Null Caps, Worsted
Sacques and Bootees, etc, repre-
senting the best values obtainable at
the prices.
Infants Worsted Bootees, with pink and blue
trimmings. Pair. ........................ Toe.
Infants Hand-cr0cheted Sacques, with pink and
Infants Null Caps closeftting, trimmed around
face with double ruche and ribbon. Each. .25c
Infants NainsoOk Slips, trimmed with fine tucks
to form yoke neck and sleeves Each. Doe
Chidren's Gingham Dresses long bOx-plaited
waist. white pique collar, cuffs and belt Ea. see
Chidren's Muslin Gowns, Hubbard style, yoke of
tucks, rufle neck and sleeves; sizes to 8
. :
Chldren's Cambria Skirts, made waist; skirt
finished with hem and tucks: some with hem
stitched ruffie; sizes l to years. Each. SOC.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
MAJORITY FOR NEW SITE.
Citizens Decide to Change Location of
School House

The citizens in the vicinity of Arlington.
Va, in Alexandria county, voted last even
ing to decide on a new site for a school
house for the village. 1t is said that only
those residents who had children were ell
igible as voters, and that number of free
holders were denied the privilege of cast
ing ballot in the contest. The result Of
the balloting was 81 TO 6J in favor of pur-
chasing a new site about one-eighth of a
mile from the present school house The
cost of the new lot, it is stated will be
81, 100. In addition to that cost there will
be the expense of erecting a school house.
line.
Some of the residents seem to be strong
ly opposed to the purchase of new site
for the building and do not favor the idea
of additional expense for the erection Of "A
new school house
Evening star., 1902-08-22
EFFECT A REUNION.
Seeded Rechabite Tents Renew Al
legiance to Parent Organization.

Over two years ago four Rechabite tents
in the District of Columbia seeded from
the parent body and formed a rival or
ganization owing to dissensions in the
Grand Tent of the District. Ever since this
secession efforts have been made TO bring
about a reunion of the associations. These
efforts have at last been rewarded by sue
cess. Union Tent. one of the strongest and
most influential of the seeding organiza-
tions, decided by unanimous vote at a re-
cent meeting to renew its allegiance to the
High Tent, Independent Order of Rechabites
of North America.
1t was decided to make the occasion of
the reunion a sort of love feast, and inyi-
tations were sent to Eagle and Jehu tents
of the original organization to attend the
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Boys Clothing
(At Reduced PricesN.

Fine All-wool Suits, in variety of
light effects, elegantly made and fin
ished. Norfolk jacket, sailor
blouse, double breasted and shield
front styles; sizes for boys from 4 to
II years of age.
S3.75. Were $500 to $3.50.
Fine Serge Sailor Blouse Suits, in red, blue and
brown. with handsome silk detachable collar and
shield: beautiful goods; well made and well fit
ting-sutable for late summer and early fall wear;
sizes 3 10 I.
$500 Were 5000.
Unlaundered SHIFT Waists, Mothers Friend
brandt good quality percales in washable colors-
each with patent detachable waistband; sizes
to Is.
800. Were soc.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Net Corsets,

The correct Corset for summer
wear. Neat and cool, it affords
proper ventilation for the hot days.
All styles in stock, including the lat
est straight front.
W. C. c. Corsets, good quality net, sateen strip
pings Observation-Disclosures. .25c.
Royal Worcester Corsets, imported net, straight
front .oOc.
p. N Corsets, imported net, straight front. T5c.
P. n. Corsets, imported net straight front, short
hips Observation-Disclosures. observation-disclosures 81 90
r. & G. Corsets, imported net, long, medium
Royal Worcester Corsets, imported net, sateen
strippngs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81 .OO
Second floor.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
DIED.

BRET. On August 81 1902, at pm. at Brook
LAND; ID D. G., SARAH c, beoved wife of John
Funeral services at her late residence, 1922 18th
street. Saturday, August %. at 40 am.
BoEIsNSTEIN. On Thursday, August 81 1902
JENNIE f; BoERNsTEIN, widow OF Dr. Au-
Funeral from residence. 1893 B street southwest
Saturday. August %. at 1:So pm. Interment
papers please copy
BUCHANAN. On Thursday. August q. 1902 at
4:3o am, EMMA ELDRED, wife of J. MIltoI
Buchanan, at her residence 4OlS sth street
Funeral services will be held at ST. Paul's Church.
ROCK creek cemetery Saturday, August %. at
tery. :'0'A p'" iH'FfH'eH' at H0ek creek 'f@'- 3.
DOUGLAS. On Thursday, August 81. 1902 al
s:15 am, AMANDA DOUGLAS widow Of the
late George W. Douglas, aged hfty-two years.
Dearest mother, thou hast left us,
We thy !oss most deeply feel;
But tits God that has bereft us
BY HER CHILDREN.
Funeral from her late residence, sos ID streeb
southeast, Saturday, August %, at am 10
st. Cyprisn's Church. Requiem mass.
at the home Of his parents. iS2i Gales street
northeast, LEO A. LUsBY, aged fifteen years.
Funeral from Church Of the Holy Name Monday,
August 25, at $3.50 am.
MCLAUGHLIN. Entered into eternal life on Thurs
day August 81 1902 at u O'Clock, WTILIAN
TOMBSTONE MCLAUGHLIN.
Funeral from his late residence, AZ Grant street,
Anacostia. on Saturday, August %, at . D. m.
RIDER. On Friday. August p 1902 st 12:lS
O'Clock am, GEORGE +. RIDER, aged eighty
years.
Funeral from the chapel of j. VIM Lee UNDER
taker, 332 Pennsylvania avenue northwest on
Sunday. August "a. at O'Clock p m. Relatives
and friends requested to attend q
RYAN. On THURSDAY; August 21: 1902. ALBERT
c. RYAN. beloved husband Of Sarah j. RYAN,
in the seventy-sxth year Of his age.
Funeral from his late residence. l4l7 18th street
am: thence to st. Matthew'S Church. Rela-
tives and friends invited TO attend Intennene
private.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
In Menorianl.

GHEEN. In loving remembrance Of MABFI. +.
GHEEN, who died three years ago today, Au-
gust %, 1899
The tremulous notes Of memory's chime
Wake from sleep the sadden time
When did part.
Yet He who stood in shadow dim
Hath made thee like unto Him.
Then rest, dear heart.
GHEES. In loving memory Of my dear niece,
MABEI. f. GHFEN. who died three sears ago
today, August -, 1893.
Silently, peacefully angels have borne her
Safe to the arms Of Gods inslste lore
AUNT KATIE.
JONES In memory OF my dear beioved daughter,
LAURA RICHARDS JONES' who died three
years today. August %. 1892
A light from our household has gone,
voice we loved Is stflled,
place is vacant In our home
That never be filed
We cannot tell who may fall,
Beneath Thy Christening rod;
One must be first. but let us all
Prepare to meet our God
BY HER MOTHER.
I watched thy form fading
But little did know
That the sad tomorrow
Thy soul from earth would 20.
BY HER SISTER.
TohPKINS. In loving remembrance OF my dear
father, DANIEL ID. TOMPKISS, who departed
this ute one year ago today, August q, 1901.
BY HIS SON. FRANK l. TONPkINS.
Evening star., 1902-08-22

James Hope of Eufaula, l. T., killed his
wife with an AK because she Joined a se-
cret society against his wishes,
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Senator Frye Not Engaged to Marry.

Senator William p. Frye, who is at Po-
land Springs, Me, yesterday, asked the AS
sociated Press to send out an emphatic de-
NAL of his reported engagement to a Lewis
ton lady. He states that there is not the
slightest foundation for such a report
Evening star., 1902-08-22

Miss Ada May Rupert, accompanied by
her cousin, Miss Amy Langley. is visiting
at the country home of her sister, Mrs. w.
V. Quick. Will be at home after Septem-
ber /.
Evening star., 1902-08-22

The Misses Lulu and Henrietta Dittman
OF 90 L street northeast have left for sev-
eral weeks sojourn up at Bluemont, Va.
Mrs. George M. Lehman of K street has
announced the marriage of her sister, Miss
Marion {. Conner of this city, and Mr.
Joseph ). Moebs of Boston, Mass, gradu-
ate of technology, '9S, at Gesu Church
Philadelphia, Wednesday last The couple
were met at the door of the church by the
vested altar boys, who went In pro-
cesslon TO the sanctuary, while the
sweet strains of the wedding march from
"Lohengrin" waited through the church,
The high altar was ablaze with lights and
decorated with palms and flowers and the
side affairs cleaned with lighted tapers
amid roses and palms. Rev. Father Noel
was celebrant of the high mass which Toll
lowed with the Rev. Father Gillespie pas
tor of the church. as deacon of honor and
the Rev. Mr.. Sweeney as subdeacon. The
music of the mass was sung by the choir
The charming young bride. who is so at
tractive in person and manner was most
becomfngly gowned in white silk mousse
line over white taffeta, with a large picture
hat OF white chiffon and ostrich feathers
A shower bouquet of white sweet peas was
carried. A cousin of the bride, Miss Kath-
ryne Quinlan of Washington was maid of
honor and was daintily gowned in white
point d esprit, and carried pink sweet peas
Aloysius ]. Stanton, a college chum of the
groom, was best man. The following cler-
gymen were present in the sanctuary: Rev.
Fatner DOian, Father oConner, Father
Rockfort, Father O'Connell, Rev. NJ. Gui-
ney and a number of others from Boston
and Washington. After the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served, after which
the young couple sailed for Boston. where
they will reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. McGue and Miss
Lottie McGlue are spending the summer at
Foxhalls Point near Leonardtown, Md.
They will return to the city in September.
Marie E. Torrens, Roberta Maud Hodges
Margaret Torrens, Paul Edgar McIntire
Daisy May Callan, Carrie Hammerly, Speu-
Ger Bliss and Monte Torrens McIntire are
now at Colonial Beach for the balance of
the season. Miss Hodges and Mrs McIntire
had swimming contest, which was easily
won by Mrs. McIntire
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Burns have left Wash
ington for an extended vacation They
will spend the most of their time In North
Carolina
Evening star., 1902-08-22
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
GALLANTs FROM FOREIGN LANDS
TO DANCE MINUET.
Weddings in Philadelphia and Mary
land of Interest to Friends of
Couple Here-Personal Notes

Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, who will give her
colonial ball tonight at Newport, has made
a great feature of the minuet, In which the
following members of the diplomatic corps
will take part: The new Spanish minister,
Senior 1milio Ogeda; the secretary of the
Spanish legation, Juan Riane; Baron Gruen-
stein of the German embassy, Baron Max
Oppenheim of the German diplomatic
agency at Cairo, Charles Hague of the Swe-
dish legation at Washington and Herman
Norman of the British embassy. Her grace
of Marlborough will attend this ball.
Mr.. Edward Mclean, son of Mr. and Mrs.
John r. Mclean, won an informal swimming
match yesterday at Newport.
Evening star., 1902-08-22

Mrs. j. L. White left yesterday for a
three weeks visit to Atlantic City and New
York.
Evening star., 1902-08-22
Features of This
August Sale of
Floor Coverings.

In the first place the savings Then the merits of the
goods themselves These advance carpet shipments, for in
stance, show all that's and wantable in carpets In
fact the idea of excsiveness prevails right through You
buy better goods for less than less good goods be bought
You make profit OF least third by buying instead
of in September
Evening star., 1902-08-22

Mr. and Mrs. A L. Kendig have left TO
a visit to their brother, Mr.. c. j. Dentingei
who has beautiful home at Long Islam
City.
Evening star., 1902-08-22

Mrs Jas. z. Gessford Miss A Dunn
Miss Dorothy Gessford and Master Roge
Gessford are spending the summer month,
at Sheffield on the Potomac.
Evening star., 1902-08-22

Mrs and Miss Ingersoll of 1926 p street
northwest are at Sea Bright, N j., guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Stickney.
Evening star., 1902-08-22

Miss Ida McKenney of 34th street has
returned home after two weeks spent at
Colonial Beach.