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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-08-07
womanIy Accomplishment.

No girl. should be ashamed to do
housework; it is a most womanly ac-
complishment One can never be a
really good housekeeper unless one has
a practical knowledge of even the hum
blest work in the house. 1t is fallacy,
for no one can command well who has
not served. Learn to do and know how
to direct.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-08-07
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The Fishes of the Nile.

A painstaking survey OF the fishes OF
the Nile extended far up both Blue
and White Niles, has just been COM
pleted. 1t adds Ia new species to about
80 known before, and gives much 9TH
or valuable information
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-08-07
Minerals i'm Manchuria.

The mineral resources of Manchuria,
as shown even by the surface scratch
ing that has been done, are simply stu
pendous. AS wealth-giver. 1t may send
more to st. Petersburg for the next half
century than India will to London
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1903-08-07
They DO NOT Practices IT.

Some men," said Uncle Eben, says
dat honesty is de bes' policy, an den
seems puffickly willin' to give DER
neighbors a monopoly of its advan-
tages. ."-Washington Star.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-02
Change Of Charter.

An effort is being made by the
Town Council to surrender the pres
ent charter of the town and accept
one provided for by section 2 of
Chapter 80 of the Civil Code Of 1902.
An election, submitting this question
to the qualified voters of the NUM-
cipality, has been order and the
registration books will be opened on
the 11th day of September, and the
election is ordered for the 18th day
of this month.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-02
We firmly believe that enough sub.

We firmly believe that enough sub
scriptions in cash, land, material and
work, can be obtained right here in
Lexington county to build and equip
an electric railway from this place to
Columbia, if the project was properly
pushed.
Mr.. Frank Griffith, former Super
intendent of the Palmetto Mill in
Colum bis, was in town Monday. He
has decided to sell his handsome
residence on Lower Main street. See
advertisement.
Young, one of the leading mer-
chants of Columbia, is after the Lex
ington trade in dry goods and notions
with low prices. You can save
money by making your purchases
there.
Col. George Bell Zimmerman has
been notified of his appointment on
the staff of Department Commander
W. P. Kearfoot, of the Army of
Northern Virginia, United Sons Of
Veterans, with the r.nk of Colonel.
Here's to you Colonel.
If you expect to buy mower, you
should be sure and get the best. The
best is the Walter A. Wood. 81. L.
Oswald, at Lexington, is the agent.
You want to examine his before you
buy. Price the lowest.
On account of temporary in6rmi-
ties, DR.. James Hsrman will be
unable to fill his dental appointments
at this place. BE is unable at the
present time to state when he will be
able to fill his appointments, but will
give due notice through these COL
umns when he is able to do 80.
Mr.. Jas. W. Craps, whose home is
near Lewiedale, has laid by his crop
and took advantage of the breathing
spell before harvesting time, to visit
Mr.. J. M. Craps and Mrs. Simon
Smith, his son and daughter. Mr..
Craps is as proud of his new little
granddaughter as a peacock is Of
it's plumage.
W. P. Roof has an important an
nouncement of interest to the cotton
planters of this section in this issue.
He offers 1000 bales of bagging and
ties for sale at small profit. Keep
your money at home by patronizing
him, and while here just see the
numerous bargains he offers in all
kinds of goods.
Mr.. W. H. Hare, of Delmar, edi-
torial writer on Our Newsletter, of
Summit, was in town Friday and
paid this Office a pleasant visit. Mr..
Hare has the reputation of being the
first person in the State to publicly
advocate the Free Rural Delivery
system. he wrote articles along this
line as for back as 1889 or 1890.
By industry We thrive, says the
Palmetto Bank and Trust Co., of
Columbia, but We cannot do so ex-
cept We save portion of our daily
earnings. This Bank invites the
people Of Lexington to deposit their
savings with it and offers per cent.
interest. It is safe and sound.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-02

Lexington is steadily and surely
progressing in the right direction.
NDIEYSHONEYAN6CAR
Sor ehudress sofs. care. 10 eptoses
The farmers have certainly had fine
weather in which to cure their fod-
der.s
Mrs. Lizzie Boozer has returned
from pleasant visit to Henderson
vile, N. c.
Occasionally women make fools of
men. but they are not responsible for
all the fools.
The Court of General Sessions will
convene at this place on Monday, the
21st day Of September.
The best line of plantation and
family supplies in Columbias can be
found at T. B. Aughtry & Go.
Col. G. W. Croft, leading counsel
for Col. James 81. Tillman, was in
town Monday.
Last week the fountains fixed, the
people sized and the ice men were
in their glee. =
The sight of a dollar would be an
excellent remedy for our poverty
stricken purse.
DR.. Gilmore, the dentist, will be at
the Hammer hotel next Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Dixie Lodge of Odd Fellows will
meet in their hall tomorrow evening
at their usual hour.
Col. D. j. Knotts, of Swansea, is
in town today attending the reference
case of Harsey vs.. Busby.
Bottled Ginger Ala, Sarsaparills,
Strawberry and Plain Soda on ice at
the Bazaar Fountain.
Mr.. W. 81. Hare will teach the
school at Ridge Road, near Mr.. J. @.
Swygert's, next session.
Mrs. Estelle Blume, of Columbia,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Marks, in this place.
Mr.. Robbie Marks returned to his
work in Columbia, Sunday afternoon
much improved in health.
See Lachicotte advertisement. He
sells the finest iewelry, silverware,
watches and clocks in the city.
Mrs. Samuel B. George and chill
dren have returned home after a
pleasant visit to the mountains.
Eugene, little son of DR.. Julian E..
Kaufman, is quite i'll at the home OF
its parents on Lower Main street.
Mr.. James Jefcoat, who resides
on the Lewiedsle r. F. D. route,
made us pleasant call Saturday.
Hon. E. L. Asbill of Leesville, ss
Referee, was engaged Friday, in
taking testimony in partition case.
Examination of school teachers
will take place on Friday, 18Th inst,
in the court house. See notice next
week.
If you want to live to a ripe old
age move to Lexington. It is con-
sidered by many the healthiest place
in the State.
Misses Blanche and Carlisle,
daughters of MIR. B. L.. Caughman,
of Columbia, are visiting Mr.. W. W.
Barre's family.
Col. D. T. Barr has the brag patch
of Prolific corn 80 far reported. Every
one who has seen it envys the Colonel
of his possession"
Any one wishing to buy % calibre
long or short distance shooting rifle
of the best make at bargain price
will apply at this Office.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-02

Mr.. Horace Cornard was married
to Miss Martha Leaphart, on the Srd
day of July, 1903, Col. D. T. Barr,
Notary Public, officiating.
Miss Lizzie Harman, after visiting
relatives several days in the Fork,
has returned to this place and is
visiting relatives here.
Mr.. Sol Hendrix, wife and grand
daughter, of Columbia, are visiting
the family of Mr.. W. P. Roof. This
is Mr.. Hendrix's old home.
Watermelons this year are not as
plentiful as they have been in pre-
vious years, and are ofinferior quality.
The prices are rather hight.
The town authorities should pass
an ordinance forbidding the erection
of any more wooden buildings in the
business section of Main street.
The Palmetto Collegiate Institute
opens it's doors to it's patrons on Mon
day, 7th instant, with an interesting
program. Everybody is invited.
Mr.. Jake Buckley is confined to his
home in this place with case OF
fever. 10 the mean time his son
Willie has taken charge of the gang.
Col. George Bell Zimmerman, re-
feree, took testimony in the partition
proceedings of Mary Whitman, as
guardian, vs.. B. B. Boatwright and
others last Friday.
Mrs. Minnie Meetze and her dsugh-
ter, Anna Martha, nave returned
from a pleasant visit to the brother
of the former Mr.. Frank Hammer, in
Spartanburg.
& Co., of Columbia, can
suit you with any kind of vehicle and
when you want one call on them be-
fore purchasing. They will save you
money.
Just now people are complaining
of the heat. Directly they will
change their tune and complain of
the cold. Man is an animal that is
hard to please.
The chaingang was quarterd in
the wagonyard of Messrs. Meetze &
Son last Saturday and Sunday. They
left Monday afternoon to work in the
Leesville section.
Immense crowds of people attend
ed the sessions of the Lutheran joint
conference which were held in Pill
grim church at Midway last Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
We hear of several parties who
contemplate moving their families to
Lexington in order to get the ad-
vantage of its excellent educational
facilities and it's healthy climate.
Red Bank Lodge, No. SO, I. o. o.
F., will give an ice cream festival at
Irene, on the evening of September
9Th. Everybody is invited to attend
and enjoy themselves.
Master Charlie Hugh Koon, son of
Mr.. G. N. Koon, the well known
Columbia merchant, is on q ten days
visit to his grandfather, Capt. G. T.
Haltiwanger of the Fork.
Mr.. David Clark, an experienced
and faithful employee of the Colum.
bia Duck Mill, has returned to his
work after visit of several weeks at
the home of his mother in this place.
Miss Gussie Barr went over to
Columbia Monday to attend the mar
riage of Mr.. Fritz Stork to Miss
Anna Lee Spence, which happy event
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-02
Masonic Notice.

~ A regular communication Of
~ Pomaria lodge, No. Isl, A. F.
NJ, will convene in Masonic hall
Peak, S. c., Saturday, September 5,
1903, at 7 p. m. Brethren will please
be prompt in attendance, as the E.
A. and F. G. degrees will be con-
ferred.
John G. Swygert, Master.
a REGULAR COMMUNICATION
~ of Lexington Lodge, No. 152,
" A. F. NJ, will be held on
Saturday, September 5th, 1908, at S
p. NJ. Brethren are earnestly re-
quested to attend promptly.
By order of the W. M.
SAMUEL B. GEORGE, Secretary.
A regular communication of St.
Clair Lodge, No. l54, A. F. NJ, will
be held in the lodge room at Brook
land, on Friday, September 4sh, at s
o'clock p. N.
By order
NJ. 81. Witt, ". NJ.
R L. Shuler, Secretary.
A man doesn't necessarily lead a
dogs life because his wife pets him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-02
Wednesday, September 2, 1903.
PENCIL And SCISSORS.

Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by Dispatch Man.
Male gossips are the worst OF the
breed.
Prof. D. B. Busby, of Mt. Willing,
lis in town.
New cotton is being sold on this
market.
A good rain would be very accept
able.
We do not hear Of single case of
fever in town.
Eggs are scarce and the price has
an upward tendency.
Some repairs have been made TO
the court house.
The chain gang force now num-
bers three con7icts.
Be snre and attend the good roads
meeting on Saturday, the 18th.
Lexington is steadily and surely
progressing in the right direction.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-02

A man doesn't necessarily lead a
dogs life because his wife pets him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-02


and faithful employee of the Colum.
bia Duck Mill, has returned to his
work after visit of several weeks at
the home of his mother in this place.
Miss Gussie Barr went over to
Columbia Monday to attend the mar
risge of Mr.. Fritz Stork to Miss
Anna Lee Spence, which happy event
takes place today at noon in Ebenezer
Lutheran church.
The Fountain, W. D. Bates mana
ger, Columbia, contracted for cotton
goods when cotton was low and
offers to give it's customers the bene-
fit Of it's deal. When in the city
call to see him.
Messrs. L. Fl. Craft and Darling
Jefcoat, of the Cross Roads section
moved the hou sehold effects of MIR.
John Reeder to this place Monday
and while here gave US a very pleas.
ant call.
Mr.. John Reeder, of the Cross
Roads, has moved his family to this
place, and occupies the Gross old
homestead, on upper Main street.
His children will attend the Palmetto
Collegiate Institute.
Use the best material in the repair
of buggies and wagons. It will pay
you. You can get the best black.
smith and wheelwright's supplies
from T. B. Aughtry & Co., Columbia
In a collision between a street car
and dray wagon in Columbia last
Saturday, Mr.. P. H. Corley, of this
| place, who was riding in the car, was
painfully injured in the hand by
some Of the flying debris.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-11-13
NO NEED TO WORRY
Kaiser Wilhelm's Operation Was Com
mon One and He Il Getting Along
All Right

Berlin NOV 1O.-The latest news
regarding the condition of the emperor
is that 1t remains satisfactory lie
VOL Ned several hours yesterday after.
noon On government business and
wrote long telegram to King Ed
ward. congratulating him on his birth
day. 1T is worth being i'll to receive
thing like this the emperor is re-
ported as saying when some chrysan-
themumS sent by three working won-
en- were handed TO him.
The growth i'm the larynX at once
suggested that the emperor might be
suffering from cancer. but Professors
Won Lcuthold. Ilherg. Schmidt and Ortiz
supplement the bulletins I'm replying
to inquiries with positive declarations
that the affection was merely Il good
naturcd pOlypus, which is not likely
TO return or to be followed 10y any evil
efforts Professor Schmidt says he
has performed hundreds OF such opera
tons and that it did not occupy more
than two minutes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-11-13
Death of william l.. EIkins.

Philadelphia. Nov. lO--William L.
ElliuS the m lti.millionaire traction
magnatc and tinancier. died at his sum
mcr home nj AShbourne. near here. Of
a complication of diseases He was :
years Of age In 1879 ElkinS became
identified with the development of the
street railway service. He formed "A
partnership with l.. 4. r. Widener and
with him was afterward associated in
all his business deals. Since then his
deals in traction property have been
the talk of financial circles. lie was
also Il great patron Of ant.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-11-13

Features Were FLOWERS and Applause for
the N.table Members.

Features Were FLOWERS and Applause for
the N.table Members.
Washington, Nov. l0.-With galleries
crowded, with the chambers mass OF
elaborate floral tributes and nearly ev-
cry senator i'm his seat the gavel OF
President Pro TEN. Frye sounded at
noon calling the senate together. The
special session of the senate following
the adjournment last spring of the Eff
ty-seventh congress eliminates much OF
the routine work in the senate which
otherwise would have been performed
on the assembling of the special SEES
sion of the Fifty-eighth congress. New
senators had gone through the formal
ity of taking Oaths of office, seats had
been assigned and with the exception
of the appointment of some vacancies
all functions of the organization had
been completed.
The feature of the gathering was the
flower display. This was gorgeous, es-
pecially i'm the cases of Hanna and
German. Nothing was done except the
usual routine of first session. Both
German and Hanna were the recipients
of loud and long applause when they
entered
Washington, Nov. 10-The house of
representatives OF the Fifty-etghth col
gress completed its organization at its
first session except for the naming Of
committees, which will follow later.
Cannon received the applause of Dem
ocrats and Republicans alike when he
took up the gavel Of authority, the
demonstration being most compliment
tary TO the newly elected speaker The
drawing Of seats in which old and new
members alike take deep concern oc-
cupied a greater portion Of the day s
session. The usual compliment was
paid the leaders and veterans of both
sides, they being permitted to select
their seats without drawinglots McClel-
Ian of New York was greeted with APP
plause by his colleagues as he selected
his seat, : was Jonah Kalauiauoale,
delegate from Hawaii, and other mem
bers. There were loads Of flowers put
on the desks as soon as they were
chosen Adjournment took place at
$3.50 D. m.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-11-13
Welded TO HER FIRST LOVE
Widow. of General g.. w. harrington BE
comes the Wife of Her school Days
Sweetheart.


Kalamazoo, Mich, Nov 10. - A ro-
nance which had its beginning more
than thirty-hve years ago. reached "a
pretty finale when the widow of Gen
eral c. w. Harrington. long we'll
known in Michigan. and j. NJ. Killian.
leading citizen of Allegan, were mar
ried i'm the residence of the brides son,
George :. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Roger IL. Peters, rector
Of -. Luk,'S Episcopal church. The
bride, while attending Michigan sem
mary a little more than thirty five
years ago. met Killian, who then lived
in Kalamazoo. She was Fannie +.
Sherwood; her age was Ii.
Her exceedingly young affections
were soon attracted TO kiliian. and
the youngsters became engaged. The
brides father. Thomas Sherwood.
strenuouSly opposed their marriage,
and prevented it. although the two
kept up Il correspondence for time.
Then came lovers quarrel, and tn Y
gave each other up. Miss Sherwood
met General Harrington, who had a
fine civil war record. and became his
wife The son of this union is now
a prominent busint S. man. with a child
of his own. General Harrington died
about seven years ago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-11-13
VIEW OF A LOYAL COLOMBIAN
Reproachcs the French for Their Attitude
-ResponsibiIity for the Revolt.

Reproaches the French for Their Attitude
Responsibility for the Revolt.
Paris, Nov. 11.-Carlos Calderon
writesa letter the Paris edition Of the
New York Herald defending the con
duct of the Colombian government,
which he denies was opposed to the
construction of the Panama canal. He
says. however. that the wish of Colon
ba was to see the canal built by the
French company. He declares that the
Hay-Herran treaty was prejudicial to
Colombias fiscal intrests and wound
to the national dignity.
Senior Calderon expresses surprise at
the favorable attitude of the French
press. lie says further that not one
person of distinction took part IN the
revolution of the isthmus of Panama.
which he charges was due chiefly to
the intervention of the cosmopolitan
element. composed principally Of Unit
ed Statesans. inhabiting the cities of
Colon and Panama. Senior Calderon
declares finally that recent events on
the isthmus mean the total suppression
OF French influence
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-11-13
Uncle sam Seeks aud Injunction.

Marquette. Mich, Nov. 10.-A bill
of complaint prepared by United States
District Attorney COvell has been filed
in the federal court here, asking "a per
petual injunction TO restrain all state
authorities from interfering with Unit
ed States agents in their fishing on
the great lakes. The United States au-
thorities claim that an act of congress
authorizes them TO disregard. the law.
custom of usage of any state in re.
gard TO taking fish.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-11-13
uMINEz PRESIDENT AGAIN?
That l. what Gable from Cape Haytien
SAYS of san Domingo.

Cape lIaytien. Nov. IA dispatch
from Monte Cristo says it is reported
there that San Domingo has capitu-
lated 10 the revolutionistS, and that
General Jiminez has been proclaimed
president of the republic
Paris. Nov. IA dispatch received
here from Cape IIaytien says that aft
er three days lighting President Wos
sulate at San Domingo. The revOlu-
ton is considered at an end.
Washington. Nov. 1.-THE state de
partment has received cablegram
from Minister Powell mt San Domingo,
dated at 1 p. H.. Nov. 10, reporting
the situation at San Domingo to be tx.
trsmely serious. The dispatch. ii was
stated. was the first which the de-
partment had received on the day it
was filed since disturbances began.
The state department also received
a belated dispatch from United States
Minister Powell, at San Domingo City,
dated the 9th inst. in which the min
lister says: ''Macoris has just been
bombarded by San Domingo naval
vessel and partly destroyed The ship
then returned TO San Domingo City.
The American interests in Macoris
are very considerable
If it appears that United States in
terests have suffered by arbitrary ac-
ton mt the hands of the Dominican
government the state department will
demand full redress, and the cruiser
Baltimore, now at Puerto Plata. I'M
doubtedly will prevent further happen
ings of this kind.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1903-11-13
Paine's Celery
Compound
Cures
DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION,
AND STOMACH TROUBLES.
Cures

The tortures and evils of dyspepsia ana
indigestion are experienced by thousands at
this time. The dyspeptic's train OF evils
may be enumerated as follows: feelings OF
dizziness, languor, nervousness, sleePlessness.
headache. diStension of the stomach, loss OF
flesh. difficult breathing, and the action OF the
heart is seriously affected.
All forms of dyspepsia are quickly banished
bv the use Of Pane's Celery Compound.
The use of this marvellous medicine allays the
inflammation of the nerves centred about the
stomach; it opens up the sewers OF the body
and removes all waste matter; it cleanses the
blood: il makes new nerve fibre; 1t restores
digestive power, and promotes bodily strength
and activity. Mr. Fred. Ross, Clarendon,
Iowa, briefly writes about his happy expert
ence with Paines Celery Compound as
follows -
~It,eives me great pleasure TO testify to the
merits of Paine's Celery Compound. | can
canddly and honestly say it is the best medl-
cine in the world. Two years ago was sui
fering from Indigestion and nervousness, and
was so run down that | could hardly walk
without help. used two bottles OF Paine S
Celery Compound and got better almost from
the first dose, and have had. no use for medi-
cine since. was completely cured