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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-05-20
Wednesday, May 20, 1903.
PENCIL and SCISSORS.

Wayside Notes Gathered Here and
There by a Dispatch Man.
Cotton is quoted today here at 10a
We had a touch OF summer weather
yesterday and today.
Bakers bread, cakes and crackers
all kinds, at the Bazaar.
The Lex. Lumber Company has re-
sumed operations.
Double story blackberry pies will
soon grace our dining tables.
The Bazaar can supply your wants
in the fishing tackle line.
Everything has its day and this is
the day of the ''sweet girl graduate. "
See Sheriff sales of personal prop
ersy.
Remember, on Saturdays, you will
find ice cream at the Bazaar.
There will be an abundance of all
varieties of fruit. While there will be
no end Of plums.
MIR. J. J. Schwartz and family
spent Saturday and Sunday over at
his old home.
The small grain crop is almost
ready to be cut. There will be
larger harvest than was expected.
Mr.. Irby George is getting his
roller mill in repair to serve his Gus
toners with the best -four ground.
We return thanks to Mrs. Amanda
Leaphart for fine head OF lettuce.
It would fill peck measure.
Mr.. Samuel B. George has re-
turned from a flying trip to dreen-
Vile and Georgia.
Peaches are ripe. We had our
FIRST mess this day. They we,ecf
our own growth. Who can beat us?
Mr.. W. D. Hill, of Lower Fork,
was in town Monday, looking as
spruce as young boy when calling
on his best girl.
The children of the Sunday school
at Red Bank, enjoyed delightful
outing last Saturday and were ad-
dressed by Hon. John Bell Towiil.
Hon. A. F. Lever delivered an ad-
dress before the graduating class of
Lenoir College, at Hickory, n. c.,
last night.
For fine candies in half and pound
boxes, for your sweetheart or wife,
call at the Bazaar. They are fresh
and delicious.
Mr.. G. M. Sox killed rattlesnake
on the 18th, which was four feet
long, nine and half inches round
and had eleven rattles and button.
People are fond Of telling wbat
they would do if they had sl,o0o,-
600. It's safe to bet that nine men
out of ten if they had s1,O00,000
would do nothing.
Jaggs-My wife had good cry
last night. Waggs-What about?
Jsggs-When I reached home at
midnight she asked me where I had
been, and / told her.
Rev. W. S. Henry delivered a
special sermon before the y. y. U. A.
M. at Red Bank, last Sunday. There
was a fine turnout and the order and
and the public were much pleased
With bis address.
Don't forget that VIM. Platt, Co.
iumbia, has in stock the latest weaves
in the most fashionable dress pat
terne, the latest creations in millinery
and all kinds of novelties in women's
wear. Give him call.
We have been compelled to hold
over several communications and
other matter on account of the Dis
patch force being stort on compost
tors, one of whom is attending the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
Mr.. A. S. LEE FALLS,
VERY BADLY HURT.
Accident Occurred at BuCkroe
Beach-Hls Right Thigh
Was Fractured.

Mr.. A. s. Lee, one Of the oldest and
best knwn citizens OF Richmond. gain
suffered a severe fall yesterday, frac-
turing his right thigh.
The accident occurred at Buckroe Beach
late In the afternoon just as the Cen
tenary Methodist Sunday school was pre-
pairing to come home Mr.. Lee, short
time before the train was to leave, striv-
ing to avoid the rush and crush of the
strong young people who would soon ell
bow each other for seats. went to the
train to get his seat in good time He had
put ono foot to the lower step. and with
one hand had grasped the brass rail. But
the hand slipped and then the foot gave
way. The result was that he fell heavily
striking his right thigh on the sharp steel
rail. Tho bone was fractured. Friends
rushed to the spot and lifted him to the
train and made him as comfortable MS
possible. "A young doctor OF Ashland was
on the train. and did what 1t was possible
to relieve the great pain which Mr.. Lee
was In. Upon reaching the city he was
taken to his home. No. III South First
family physician, rendered the necessary
treatment, reducing the fracture.
Mr.. Lee Is eighty years OF age and was
not very strong. This is the second severe
fall he has had In the last one or two
years. He fell down an elevator shaft
about year ago and It was thought
that he could not recover. 80 serious were
the injuries received then. But he got
we'll almost as quickly as young man
might have been expected to do 50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
JONES' MURDER TRIAL
Evidence Concluded and Argument by
Counsel Begun,

(By Associated Press.)
WILSON. N. c., June 25-The taking
OF testimony in the Jones murder case
was concluded at 10 o'clock this morn
ing and argument by counsel was be-
gun.
Two more speeches will be made by
the defense and one by the prosecution
The Indications now are that the case
will so to the jury tomorrow evening.
Solicitor Daniels was the first to speak.
delivering strong and brilliant argu-
ment for the State.
The afternoon session was consumed
by Messrs. F. A. Woodard for the de-
tense and J. R. Uzzell for the prosecu-
ton Both made forcible. clear-cut
speeches. which were listened to with
much interest by a large crowd. AS the
case draws near a close interest has been
renewed and speculation as to a verdict
are In order.
The grand Jury, which has been In ses-
sion here to-day has brought In an In.
dctment against George Morgan for run
ming gambling house in the Friar build
ing. on the testimony Offered in the
Jones murder trial by Perry Taylor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
MERCHANTS BLUE
Real Estate Men Deferlmportant Sales.
Mails Delivered Late.

Real Estate Men Defer Important Sales.
Mails Delivered Late.
Real estate business much OF which re-
uuiries the buyers to be In easy access TO
various parts OF the city is at stand.
still.
An agent who does great deal Of sell
Ing at public auction said yesterday at
ternoon that he had found II expedient
to withdraw advertisements OF future
sales because the people are. not thinking
of business but OF the strike. II many
OF them could forget the excitement they
could not get to the places OF sale.
Not only so. but almost every class
of business which is dependent upon Rich
mond people for patronage is crippled.
The Broad Street merchants arc in
straits. Their expenses are going on but
their sales are not. Their clerks are hav-
Ing distastefuj holiday. distasteful to
them and even more so TO their employees.
Some OF the merchants are thinking very
seriously ofreducing their forces until the
strike Is over. Juno will be dsastro
month for them, comparing very poorly
with last June. which was one OF the
best months OF the year.
Postmaster Knight said yesterday az
ternoon that his carriers were making
their usual deliveries. While the central
portion OF tho city was not affected in
mail service. those living on the outskirts
were getting their letters a little late. yet
they were receiving the same number Of
deliveries OF mail as usual.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
RIOTINC IN
DELAWARE
Battle Between Twenty-Five
Whites and 200 Negroes.
POLICE CHARGED THE MOB
over Hundred Shots Were Exchan-
ged Between Combatants Gov
ernor Greatly HumiIiated by the
DisorderIy Conduct.
POLICE CHARGED THE MOB
tBy Associated Press. J

tBy Associated Press)
WILMINGTON, DEL, June PA riot
night between whites and negroes. which
for time assumed serious proportions.
The arrival of a squad Of police, however,
quickly dispersed the participants. TWO
arrests were made. A large gang OF ne
sroes. numbering probably 200, who had
been marching up and down Ninth Street.
were challenged by about twenty-five
white men. and In the battle that followed
over hundred shots were exchanged.
a squad OF policemen under Captain
Evans and Sergeant McDermott rushed
TO the scene and charged upon the mob.
The negroes and whites scattered and fed
In all directions. but the police succeeded
In capturing two negroes, Lcander Moore
and Joseph Shockey. The policemen
used their clubs freely, and In the melee
attendant upon the streets McDermott
and patrolman Green received slight In
3uries. one negro. James Mercer. was
shot in the head during the riot, but his
wound Is not believed to be serious.
In d brawl inIanother part of the city
William Kramer, negro. was shot IN
the stomach by a white man. He was
taken to a hospital in a serious condition.
The leaders OF the party Of negroes
who were marching on Ninth Street to-
night declared that they intended to re-
sent the attacks made upon their race
last night. shey say they have been badly
abused, ana tnat tEey 20 IloL ullchu ~
quietly submit to such abuse.
They say they have no sympathy Tor
White, the negro who was lynched but
that on the contrary most OF their race
In and about Wilmington approve OF his
lynching.
Arthur Corwell OF Indiana, who was
arrested in connection with the lynching.
Will be given n hearing tomorrow. The
charge of murder will be changed to that
Of manslaughter. Corwells bond OF
5000 was renewed.
Tho situation In this city was 80 serious
last night that Governor HUM deemed
5 /. best to call meeting OF the judiciary
to-day to canvass the situation. A two
-four conference was held at the court
house but what was discussed and what
plans, II any. were decided upon was not
made public.
In an Interview to-day. Governor HUM
Baid:
'.Condtions at Wilmington are 2 great
humiliation to the State What has been.
done so far by mobs do not think could
have been prevented by the authorities,
but a halt must be called instantly.
After hearing OF the mob's work last
night in forcing the release Of a prisoner.
! felt that could not stand back any
longer. The fair name Of Delaware has
been dragged in the miro. The law must
now be sustained at any cost. have
not yet decided whether or not troops
VIII he called out, I trust that It Will not
be necessary. but the whole power Of the
State will ne used to protect IT'S officers
in the discharge OF their duties"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
TO ADD KINDERGARTEN
One to Be Started in Connection With
the Masonic Orphanage.
Especial to The Ttmes.Disratch,)


RALEIGH, N. c., June 25-The trustees
Of the Masonic Orphanage at Oxford have
determined to add n kindergarten depart
ment and take children from one to six
years old as we'll as those from six to
sixteen. Arrangements have been made
for an increase of thirty in the capacity
In the orphans home.
Internal Revenue Collector e. G. Duncan
has notified three OF his eight district
deputies OF their dismissal. made neces-
sary by reduction of apportionment by
United States Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue. They are c.. M. Babbett. Of
Eewbern: Thomas w. Vincent, Of Burl-
ington; s.. NJ. King. Elizabeth, Bladen
county. It is expected that at least IS
per cent OF the storekeepers and guaC":s
will have to be dropped later on account
of tho operation of the Watts act
It Is announced that Mr.. John H. An
drews will succeed II. Tyler Smith. July
fist, as travelling freight agent Of tie
Southern Railway. Mr. AndeeWs Is the
third son of Colonel A. B.. Andrews. VICE
president OF the Southern.
Counsel for the Seaboard and Southern
Railway Companies appeared before
Judge Thomas r. Purnell to-day and
argued the matter OF the condemnation
of right of way on Peabody Street,
Durham. for the Seaboard Air Line. the
suit being one OF several phases Of the
complicated suit against the Southern by
the Seaboard Air Line and Durham city.
the Southern claiming exclusive owner
ship of the street by virtue OF tho original
right OF way Of the North Carolina Rail
road Company
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
To End the Strike.

Editor OF The Dispatch:
Sir,--As a friend of both Passenger and
Power Company and Its employees. will
you allow me through your columns to
respectfully offer a suggestion? believe
that from few II any expenditures, does
from our street cars. My suggestion there
fore is this: That a fare OF &c.. not In
Guiding transfers, be charged on each
line.
When transfers are given that the fare
be seven cents straight or four tickets
for twenty-five cents.
five tickets for fifteen cents. That all
children between three and five years Of
age be charged three cents or a workers.
ticket. different priced tickets to be diff
ferent colors. All children more than five
years be charged full fare.
That motormen and conductors shall
fifth or Whereabouts of all fares, provided
that their salaries shall not excel the
amount asked for In their recent petition.
These conditions to prevail for not less
that one month at the end OF which time
II the he company shall find by comparison
tained before the strike. that by reason
of the decrease In travel continuance
of these conditions Is not justiflable. that
the. men employed shall agree to accept
their former wages for one year. at the
expiration Of which time the mat tier, shall
cent motormen and conductors who are
strikers but who have enga ged In no riot.
and committed no act of violence be re-
instated and that they shall be subject
to the rules of the Passenger and Power
Company as heretofore,
Respectfully submitted.
Manchester Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
FIRE CAUSES ALARM
Explosion Of Lamp Called Out the
Fire Department.


The alarm of fire sent IN from box y
about $3.50 o'clock last night caused con-
Siderable excitement in the crowds gath
ered at intervals along lower Main
Street, who naturally associated the
alarm with the strike excitement There
Was n rush to the engine house at 'FWen-
tv-first Street, the line being ausmented
as Il went, The cause of the alarm turns
out to have been the explosion OF
iamp in a residence near Iwenty-slxth
and p Streets The services OF the de-
nartment were not necessary. MT, w. IS:
McEnweil was painfully burned about
the hands and face While extlngulshlns
the inclpient blaze ,.L ~ fira
Almost simultaneous with me IRE
alarm another and more serious alarm
was caused by the firing of two vo!leys
by a detail of troops on Clay-Street
car at the corner of rwenty-second s!reet
and Church FILL Avenue, a Clay,rntreiett
car. west bound, was passing with US
details of militia near this point When
Someone In the darkness threw a stone
at the car. The soldiers thereupon dls-
charged their muskets in the ar WIN
the purpose of frightening the miscreant,
who was doubtless a small boy, NO dam,
age was done and the excitement soo''
The fact that soon after this firing
the Virginia Hospital ambulance Went
I'D the hill bearing the two soldiers ~.
iured by being thrown from a car at
hEwenty-second and Main Streets gave
rise to the unnatural conclusion tilat
two soldiers had been shot In the firing,
This was wholly erroneous, however.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
CONC ERTS ARE OFF
No More Music in the Park Until Con-

No More Music in the Park Until Con-
ditions Change.
There will be no more concerts in the
parks until the strike trouble is over or
until further notice from the Mayor, as
is seen from the following correspondence:
PROF. Felix Iardela:
Dear Sir.-You are hereby ordered. on
account OF tho great disorder in the city.
to discontinue the concerts in the parks
until further orders from me.
st "Respectfully,
ORCHARD NJ. TAYLOR,
Mayor
To the foregoing, Prof. 1ardella sent this
Hon. r.. NJ. Taylor. Mayor:
Dear Sir,-In compliance with your In
structions. contained in your communica-
ton OF this day. have given Instructions
to my men that the concerts will be dis
continued until further orders.
Unexpectedly,
FELIX IARDELLA,
"Bandmaster"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
GOOD CITIZENS DUTY
The Management Of the Cedar Works
Writes its Employees.

Writes It's employees.
With desire to promote law and or
der, the management OF the Richmond
Cedar Works has addressed the follow
ing letter to its employees:
Richmond Va, June IS. 1903.
To Our Employees:
At this time, when there Is such great
excitement in the city on account of the
strect-car strike, we feel It our duty TO
most careful manner. to refrain from
drinking and to assist the city governs
n1ent and the military that the Mayor
has found necessary to call upon Tor
the protection OF law and order. This
you can do by your personal Influence.
and when you see any one wishing TO
destroy property use your best efforts
to persuade them 1t Is wrong. In doing
this you will not only bring great credit
upon yourself. but will do your part
which Is always tho duty OF every good
citizen.
thizIng with the strikers and sympathiz-
ing with lawlessness. You should not
forget that any injury done to property,
city, but arouses public sentiment IN
favor OF the owners, and destroys the
chances of the men securing what they
are asking for. 1t Is also we'll to remem,
her that the city Is now liable for a..
property, and that this damage will have
to be paid by the Taxpayers.
Trusting that you will not miscontrue
our motives In so addressing. you. and
feeling assured that the good name OF
our men will not be brought into any OF
this trouble. we are.
Yours very truly,
RICHMOND CEDAR WORKS.
]. SCOTT PARRISH. Asst Treas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
Manchester. Va
Gun Went Off.

The accidental explosion of a gun on
the Clay-Street line about 10 O'clock last
night caused considerable excitement in
The car was being rocked and jeered
all along It's route after It reached n
point far In the East End somewhere
near the p Street sheds. Several guards
Of Company l., Seventeen Regiment-had
his finger on the trigger OF his gun when
a bottle of shoe polish. flung by some
body in the crowd. struck his hand. The
gun exploded and a bullet went crash
Ing outside.
So far as could be ascertained last
night, nobody was struck by the ball.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS
Delegates for Annual Meeting Gather
in 3 oston.
by Associated PressJ

BOSTON. MASS. June 25.-Prepara-
tons for the coming annual gathering
OF the Christian Scientists were begun
to- day. when Mechanics Hall was OPEN
ed for the use OF visitors. several OF
whom arrived from abroad during the
day.
Among the number are Lord and Lady
Dunmore and their two daughters. Lady
Victoria Murray and Lady Mildred MUIR
ray. Lady Victoria is first reader Of tho
First Church Of Christ, Scientist, in.
Manchester, England. and just before
her departure she laid the cornerstone
OF their new church In Victoria Park.
William G. Ewing. OF Chicago, the
noted Christian Science lecturer also
arrived here to-day from England to at
tend the meetings,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
MIR. Payne Unwell.

(By Assocllted PFess.1
WASHINGTON, y, G.. June 2b;-owing
ia III health, General Payne
did not 20 to the Postoftice Department.
to-day, but transacted business at his
apartments.
IA ctory for several days, and no was un-
able to be at his desk yesterday except
for couple of hours,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
STRUCTURE COLLAPSED
One Man Killed and Five Others Very
Badly Injured.
CBy Associated Press.)

FRANKLIN. PA, June 25.-The false
structure Of the bridge being built over
the Allegheny River at Eighth Street
collapsed to-day, killing Charles Wal
ton and injuring five others SO badly
that they will probably die.
The bridge was being erected by the
Pennsylvania Bridge Company, OF
Beaver Falls, and seventeen men were
at work, on the structure when 1t gave
way. One man gave a shout of warn
ing as the frame began to move, and
many OF the workmen saved themselves
by jumping into the water. Several OF
these had narrow escapes from drown
ing. Walton's death was caused by an
iron frame striking his head.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
KAPPA ALPHAS ELECT
Richmond Man Chosen as Editor Of
Their journal.

Their journal.
(By Associated prnssh
ATLANTA, GA, June 25.-The Kappa
Alphat fraternity to-day elected the fol-
Knissht commander. 2. c Smith. Ra-
Grand Purser, Frank P. Mcconnell,
Talladega. Ala.
nal. Hardin Temple Burnley, Richmond.
Member of Council Of Honor. John
Temple Graves, Atlanta,
the order beyond Its present limits was
left without determination after consid-
era BILE discussion.
The convention concluded tonight with
an elaborate banquet. at which toasts
were responded to by z: G: Smith, Doug
las Fagin, Gerald II. Culherson. II. II.
White and M. T. Ormond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
The Railway World
Compiled ByArthur 6. Lewis. |;
Observation-Disclosures

Mr. Harry D. Nettleton. heretofore
ch,ef clerk in the office of the general
sunerintendent OF the Western district
OF THE New York, New Haven q Hale-
ford. has been appointed assistant su-
perintendent Of the Shore Line DIVISION
~ p tha+ district, with headquarters at
New London, Conn.,. to succeed MT. =.
c. Elwell, promoted.
Mr.. ]. +. Hartsough. travelling freight
cent of the Louisville & Nashville AT
PIttsburg, Pa, has been appointed gen
eral agent at that point Mr.. I. a. wa.
lace. heretofore travelling frelght agent
~ Jacksonville, Fla., has resigned. MT.
O. P. Bartette has been appointed gen
ero1 agent at Jacksonville, Fla,
Mr. David G. Black has been appointed
district freight agent Of the Great MOTH
ern at Pittsburg. Pa. vice MT. j. w.
Stevenson, resigned.
Mr.. w. D. Cornell has been appointed
travelling passenger agent OIL tne ou'
lington at Buffalo.
nxec,htiye officers OF the Western Pas
senyer Association are making an ettort
to devise satisfactory form OF inter-
changeable mileage books.
rhe National Association OF Travelling
freight Agents elected the following
officers at their meeting IN CINCINNATI
freight agent Illinois Central, Chicago
(re -elected); Vice-President. George w.
RENTS. travelling freight agent g.. N. Q,
&. r. p, Cincinnati: Treasurer. Hush \,
Miles, travelling freight agent g. 3. q
O.. CincInnati; Secretary. John G. Wood.
Chicago, Tho next annual meeting VIII
be held at Covington, Ky, June, leo4
The Baltimore and Ohio has COM
me need work on q 100000 vadLct at
Bellaire. Ohio. which will connect the
main line with the Cleveland. Loraln and
Wheeling Division.
Mr.. Mark Ford has been appointed
general agent Of the Great Northern at
ST. Louis. Mo-, vice MT. a. e. Magulre'
MI. q, j. Ryan. travelling freight
agent OF the Great Northern at Duluth,
MINI. has been appointed to similar
position, with office at st. Paul. to sue
coed Mr.. p. D. Chandler.
Mr.. W. D. Taylor. M Am. Soc Q, ~.
nrofessor OF railway engineering In the
University of Wisconsin. has been APP
pointed engineering expert to the State
Tax Commission OF Wisconsin.
Mr. w, F. Allen. Secretary OF the
American Railway Association, sailed
for Europe on June 18th to attend.
meeting of the International Commits
sion Of the Railway Congress, which con-
venes at Brussels. June 27th.
BIief Virginia Items.
sqsSnI t %H The 1une Ss ssa ep
ton d1 election in BONES Mills District,
Franklin. to-day. resulted team IN victory
for the drys by "a majority
ALEXANDRIA. YA,-Twelye additional
members of the Alexandra. light :; intan,
this evening for Richmond,
cRYwE, vA.-captain w, 7, Shorter.
contiuctor on the Norfolk and Western.
was quite badly shaken UP by the burst
ing OF air, pipes ON his train TUESDAY ~,
cupoIa on his cab and violently hurled to
the ground, There We're no bones broken.
hut 1t Is feared he Is injured internally.
attandinr him at his home here IA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-26
OLD JOE HOOKER COME
OUT O'THE WILDERNESS
nv Associated Press.

BOSTON, MASS, June 25.-The eques-
trian statue of General Joseph Hooker,
erected upon the grounds OF the State
house here, was dedicated to-day. Pre-
cedlng the unwilling ceremonies a great
parade was held. Exercises were held
tonight. at which General Thomas L.
Rosser. of Virginia. an ex-Confederate,
was one of the speakers.