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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
A COMMON CUSTOM.
Mans Habi Of Running His Fingers
Through His Hair.

Mans Habit Of Running His Fingers
Through His Hair.
"W'hy does a man always run his
hand through his hair when he takes
his hat Off" asked an observant man.
"Did you ever notice that man will in
valiably do this very thing? Is it just
a nervous habit? Is it vanity? 1t is
an old habit. I have never known q
man who did not indulge this habit.
Even men who have no hair to run
their fingers through. men whose
heads are as bald as billiard balls, will
brush their hands over their heads
when they lift their hats. If the men
simply wanted to smooth their touSled
hair, of course this would afford ample
explanation Of the habit. But why
should a man who has no hair on his
head do the same thing? 1t is not
sufficient answer to say that such
man may have had full suit Of hair
at one time and that it is simply a
matter of habit contracted under diff
ferent conditions. AS rule, men are
unconscious Of the fact. They do not
know why, how or when they run their
hands over their heads. But they all
do it just the same. Go into court
room or at any place where men con-
gregate and where it is necessary for
them to remove their hats and watch
them. You will observe that every
man will 60 through the same perfosm-
ance. It seems to be q perfectly natu-
raj thing for them to do. My own con-
clusion is that it is an evidence Of van
ity. A man wants his hair to be just
so. Originally probably it was simply
a matter Of tidiness. But it has grown
into an act of vanity. The lawyer, for
instance, if he has enough hair for the
purpose. will want his head to have
tousled appearance. 1t gives him
studious appearance and leaves the im-
preston that he has been struggling
with the books. Whatever the reason.
the habit is curious one and one
which seems to be deep rooted in the
masculine nature.o - New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

Neither Uncle Sam, England nor
Holland are in haste to recognize the
Ssrvisn dynasty which has been Gre
ated by assassination. Mr.. Jackson,
besides being United Minister to
Greece, is also minister to Servia,
will not, scsirg aadeg Instructions Of
the State D = t'mA7'. for the pres
ent, present his credentials to the
Government of King Peter. England
has recalled her minister to Ser7le,
thus practically breaking eff d'plc-
matte relations with that G government
and Holland has adopted the same
course.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

We have just been shown letter
from Prof. J. S. Newman, Director
of the Farmers Institute, Clemson
College, in which he states that the
date for the Farmers Institute to be
held at Lexington, has been fixed for
JULY 23rd. The lecturers who will he
here on that ocuasion will be DIR. q
A Nelson, Manager, who will speak
on live stock and animal diseases;
Prof. c.. Carter Newman, who will
lecture on horticulture and fruit
growing, and Prof. D. Wistar Daniel,
the representative of industrial edu-
cation. Special subjects for lectures
can be arranged when there is de-
mand for certain line of information
These institutes, which are held
under the auspices of the Clemson
College authorities, are very interest
ing and instructive, being conducted
by distinguished lecturers who ale
socialists in their line of work.
Farmers who desire to be instructed
in the science of agriculture and its
kindred branches, should attend this
institute. Remember the date, July
23cd, and arrange your work 80 that
YOU can come to town on that day
and be instructed in the modes Of
advanced agriculture.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

Madame Isabella Ellen Baveas, Life
Governor Grand Lodge of Free Masons
Of England, in letter from Hotel Sara
toga, Chicago, Ill.,, says:
"This summer while travelling /
contracted q most persistent and an
noying cold. MY head ached, my eyes
and nose seemed constantly running,
my lungs were sore and 1 lost my ap-
petite, health and good spirits. Doc.
tors prescribed for me all manner oi
pills and powders, but all to no
purpose.
"I advised with druggist and he
spoke so highly of q medicine called
Peru1s, that he induced me to try my
first bottle of patent medicine. How.
ever, 1t proved such a help to me thai
I soon purchased another bottle and
kept on until was entirely well. "...
Madame Isabella Ellen Baveas.
Summer colds require prompt freat.
Enenf. They are always grave, and
sometimes dangerous. The prompt
ness and surety with which PeruEa
acts in these cases hes saved many
lives A large dose of Peruna should
be taken at the first appearance of cold
In summer, followed by small and Oft
repeated doses. There is no other rem
edy that medical science can furnish, SO
reliable and quick in its action as Peruna.
Address The Peruna Medicine Com.
pany, Columbus, Ohio, for a free book
entitled "Summer Catarrh," which
treats of the catarrhal diseases peculiat
to summer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
Handel as q Child.

George Frederick Handel, the son OF
Saxon barber and vat. was only
five years old when his fingers wooed
divine melodies" from the spinet,
which a good natured aunt had SNUG
gled for him into an attic. so that DO
sound Of it might reach the ears OF his
father. At eight bis playing so aston
ished the elector Of Saxony that his
father was compelled to withdraw his
opposition and allow the genius Of the
boy to have fair play. And before he
had reached his twelfth birthday
young Handel was known throughout
Germany as q brilliant composer and
yirtuoso at the court of the emperor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

DR.. r. A. Law has been SIP tinted
assistant principal OF the Sunni er
School for teachers, which will com
n erce in the Institute building at
this place, on July 2lst. Mr.. John
S. Derrick, the County Superintend'
ent of Education will shortly publish
letter giving full information to all
who desire to attend the Summer
School.
Every teacher in the county should
attend this school even though they
have to do so at great Inconvenience
to themselves. There is great deal
of useful information which will be
valuable in the pursuit of their pro-
fessior, to be learned by course CT
study at this school. They fit and
prepare the teachers to more intel
ligently impart knowledge to those
who are placed under thier instruc-
tion and thus give more satisfaction
to the patrons and trustees. We an
ticipate large attendance of the
teachers here when the school opens
Prof. Major, the Principal, is the
accomplished head of the Batesburg
Graded School and is ripe scholar
of wide experience.
DR.. Law. is we'll and favorably
known to many Of our teachers, be
having taught the Summer School
here on a previous occasion and his
work has borne good fruit in the
elevation of the standards of the
common schools. He is q gentleman
of refinement and culture and with
this faculty there is no reason why
our teachers should not be greatly
benefited, assisted and aided in their
profession.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

We publish elsewhere III thls issue
a call for a meeting OF the citizens OF
the county to consider the proposition
to improve the public roads of the
county to be held in the court house,
on the 1st day of August. This call
is signed by representative citizens
of some sections and who are public
-p'ri:*'d and progressive in their
:.:~->, snd are sound in judgment
:. successful ID their business
# lrs and these facts are good
argury that the meeting will not be
void of good results and that plans
will be considered and adopted that
will eventually give this county as
good public roads as those Of any
county in the State.
1t is hoped that the meeting will
be largely attended by our best and
most practical men, and that our
very efficient County Supervisor and
his able assistants will be present on
that occasion and take a lively and
active interest in the proceedings.
This subject of good roads is one
that should engage the most serious
and careful thought Of every citizen
who has the welfare of his county at
heart, and we believe that the whole
county is thoroughly aroused to the
Importance of improving the public
roads. We hope that the results of
the meeting will end in something
more than useless talk. The time
for much talk has passed and the
time for practical and effective action
has arrived.
Among the things necessary for
working the roads properly is COM
plete outfit of first class, high grade,
road working machinery and a skilled
and practical expert to work them
The county now has some very good
machinery, thanks to the progress
siveness Of our present board Of
County Commissioners, and no doubt
that when public sentiment shall
warrant the purchase of more it will
be done. This sentiment we take it
will speak in no uncertain and uu-
mistakable terms at the meeting to
be held on the 1st and 80 strongly
that it cannot be disregarded. We
also have a very practical man in
charge of the chair gang and We can
safely predict that he will perform
his whole duty in a workmanl!ke
manner when given the authority to
act.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

A movement is on foot by design
ING politicians to unite the reform q
or diserunteled elements of the two
great political partie S under populistic
Leadership. To accomplish this pur-
pose q meeting Of an lncipient "Peo-
ple's Party" has been called to assem-
bic at Dever on July 9th, at which
time and place it is hoped to com-
plete the arrangements for the un-
holy alliance.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
THE AMERICAN LAUGH.
1t Is q Valuable Aid In Building Cp
Our National Greatness.

Our National Greatness.
Gods greatest gift to man was the
laugh. Without it the human race
would have wept itself to death or e1-
termina ted itself long ago. Pathos is
beautiful; tragedy is absorbing. But
both pathos and tragedy are instantly
routed by the laugh.
Laughter has sunshine IN It. 1t is
warm. Learned men have searched
for the secret OF life What Is it but
good nnmor? That's the secret Of life
being worth living.
What sunshine is to earth good hu-
NOR is to man. Take the smile and
the laugh away, and 1t would be the
end Of man.
Men can't fight while they enjoy a
joke. Death himself recoils from the
laugh. The man in q good humor has
an enormous advantage over the man
who is angry. Anger is dark. Bitter
ness is filled with shadow. Intoler-
ance is grim and black. Prejudice is
blind.
Good humor, with the smile and the
laugh, is sunshine in which objects are
plain and distortion disappears and
wherein phantoms become nothing.
One reason for Americas greatness IS
that, above all, it is nation that
laughs. There have been gay peoples
and frivolous nations. but gayeE and
frivolity are strangely akin to metan-
choly. That gay Germany whose ma
tonal happiness is expressed in song
is caouded By melancholy. Sadness
pervades the temperament Of Germa-
MIA.
And frivolous Franee-how tragic
she becomee-how desperately tragic!
The great American laugh is another
thing. Investigate the American na-
tional laugh, and there's sound. prac-
tical something behind it. 1t is never a
forced laugh. 1t is healthy, vi@osot,s
sponta aneous.
Empires and powers have crunrb4ed
ard gone to pieces in solemn serious
ness and gloomy grandeur, while Uncle
Sam, with a joke ON his lips, forges
ahead.-Denver Post.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
DeWittS M,.en Hatef SaEVe
For Piles, Burns, Sores.
Executors Sale.

T WILL SELL AT PUBLIC OUTCRY.
Il to 'he highest bidder, at the late resi-.
d. nee of Andrew J. Lorick, deceased, al the
personal property OF which he died, seizad
and possessed, consisting of Eight Mules,
Three Horses, Thirty Head of Cvttle, Thir-
teen Hogs, Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture. Wagons, Carts, Bnggies, Gears, Farm
ing implements. machinery. on the 18th
day of Jnly next. at III O'Clock a. m.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash
j. Z. SWYGERT. Executor
July lst, 1903. 2w45.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
Wednesday, july |, 1903.

The unpleasant duty of ''tryipg''
James b. Tillman for the killing of
N. G.. Gonzales, has been laid upon
Lexington by the lawful authority OF
the State. Tks duty was neither
sesssaeor 1ssirtd, but having de-
volved upon Lexington, by tie decree
of Judge Townsend, whose authority
odo SO he has is undisputed and fully
recognized, the duty, unpleasant as it
may be, will not be sbi,ked. We
might consistently and without the
least appearance of egotism, on our
part, and without casting any refec-
ton upon the people of the other
counties composing the circuit, say,
that every thing considered, the
Judge acted wisely in naming Lex
ington as the trial county, because
the conditions are such that our peo-
pie can hold the scales of justice
with an even hand and arrive at a
verdict fully warranted by the law
and tie evidence.
The position OF the Dispatch is
strictly neutral. The matter has
passed beyond the sphere of legiti
mate newspaper criticism and con.
sequently any comment We might
make either way would be an
injustice to one side or the other and
as the whole matter is in the courts
the Dispatch shall maintain strict
nutrsiity.
We are sorry to see a disposition
on the part of many newspapers OF
the State to mould public sentiment
for or against Col. Tillman by pub
fishing biased criticisms and COM
ments of bis case. The State OF
South Carolina obligates to give
every person charged with crime a
fair and impartial trial by a jury of
bis peers, but some of the brethren
of the press are discussing the case
and if they continue to do so the
case will have been discussed, the
arguments all made and the verdict
formed before the case reaches the
people of Lexington county through
che channels Of the court. We advise
our readers to withhold their judg-
ment until the case comes before
them in lawful manner. They
should rot be irfuenced by any
opinion that they might see in the
newspapers. Let justice be done,
though the heavens fall"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
When Boys Wore Wigs.

A century and a half ago wig wear
ing was at its height, and little boys
four or FIVE years of age submitted to
having their heads shaved preparatory
to donning their false headdresses. A
Leyden professor-Rivers by name
shocked all churches by declaring that
g Christian must necessarily wear a
wig or be eternally lost. On the other
hand, DR.. Theirs, a celebrated Cath
olic. assailed the wig wearing priests in
q GOOD sized volume.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
Cranks

Judge-Let US get this thing right
You say this man whom we are exam
lining is not insane and yet he is not in
his right mind. How is that:
Witncss-Lots Of people, your hon.
or. who arc not insane are wrong mind
ed about everything.-Chicago Tribune.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
Barbecue.

WE WILL GIVE A FIRST CLASS
w Barbecue with refreshments at SAKE
Gotha Mills, Irene, S. G., on July 4tA.
1903. The meats will be prepared by the
best cuist in the county. Speaking and
music by brass band will be the order of
the day. The best barbecue OF the season
is our motto. Everybody invited
GEORGE NJ KYZER,
JOHN &. BOOZER.
June 10, 1898. 4w34, pd
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

Within the week the last link of
the Commercial Pacific cable will be
laid between San Francisco and Ma
nilla and then Uncle Sam will have
direct communication with his PhiliI- .
pine possession.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

The doctrine Of "social equality"
as preached by Teddy, the Rough
Rider, is beginning to bear fruit. He
has sown to the wind, and God slime
can tell what the harvest will be.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

In North Carolina it is unlawful to
run whiskey distillery outside of
an incorporated town. The law went
into effect today.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

It is with much regret that We are
forced to admit that we see no signs
of preparations being made to build
a cotton 81 ed oil mill at this place.
What is the matter with our people
any how?
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
Barbecue

WE WILL FURNISH A FIRST
w class barbecue with refreshments,
near Midway School House, three miles
north of Lexington court house, on the
Dreher Ferry road, on August Is Prices:
Ladies, rs cents; men, 3j cents. Every
body invited and pleasant day is prom
ised to all.
JUSTUS WINGARD.
BACaSIAN MEETZE.
July ], 1903, 1W4Q.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

The Edgefeld cotton mill has been
compelled to temporary suspend
operations, on account of the high
price of cotton and the low price OF
manufactured goods. It is thought
the other mills in the state Will do
likewise for the same reason.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

Q. S Grant is hsnkeriDg to play
second fiddle to Teddy, the Rough
Rider. Shades of the Great War
General, what is our posterity COM
ing to?
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

The grand jury of Charleston is at
their old tricks again-refusing to
return true bills against persons
charged with violating the dispensary
law.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
The Langley cotton mill has re-
duced their work hours.

The Mountaineer wants the Epis-
copaliars to build a college in the
city Of Greenville.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

During bar room row in Savannah
Monday, four men were fatally shot
and many were wounded.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
An Aid to Memory

Slopay-And doctor, if you will, |
wish you would give me something to
help my memory. forget so easily.
Doctor-Very well. III send you a
bill every month.-Baltimore Ameri'
can.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
Barbecue,

T WILL SERVE A FIRST CLASS FAM.
Il lily Barbecue. to which the public gen
orally is invited. at my still on July 4th.
The meats will be cooked to a turn, and
we'll seasoned. There will be speaking
and music as well as other amusements
provided for the guests. Charges moder-
ate. Il. STEELE.
June 3, 1903. 5H34 pd.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

= It is estimated that over a million
dollars will be spent for fireworks for
use on the 4th of July.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

The Saluda Standard advocates
the adjustment of the Grand Jury,
the dispensary and the State Senate
as an economic measure.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
Barbecue.

ON JULY ELEVENTH, 1868. WILL
" furnish fine barbecue and refresh
ments about % miles south of Lewiedale.
known as the Minis Old Mill Place.
Everybody is invited. Meats Will be cook
ed by Lewle Hallman. Music will be
furnished by band.
N. S. CIRCUIT.
June 9Th, 1903. 4w35 pd
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01
Barbecue.

ON SATURDAY. JULY EIGHTEENTH,
" four miles south of Lewiedale. at my
residence l will furnish first class barbe-
cue and refreshments. There will be speak
lug by prominent men and music by q
String Band. The public is cordially in
vited to come out and spend a pleasant day.
Charges TOR dinner reasonable. Come one,
come all J. FRYE.
June %, 1903 4w36.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-07-01

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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-10-07
Yakima's New Vaudeville.

Last week the cosy little Edison
Theatre played to crowded houses. This
recent attraction is deservedly growing
in popularity for its clever and high
class entertainments, filling long-felt
want in this city. Boyle and Lewis are
very clever sketch artists, and kept the
audience in a state of convulsion all the
time. Sam Hood, the blackface COM
edian, with his Goth century jocularities
came in for his share of applause. The
illustrated song, The Blue and the
Gray,1 was also well received, and Nc
Dermott was the recipient of great
praise. The show closed with a long list
of the latest animated pictures, which
were highly appreciated. The manage
ment desires to state that the show is
would be glad to see them more in evil
dence, as these petit theatres receive
their main patronage from these classes.
This week there is a strong program.
Walter Orr, the trick bag puncher, who
was II months with the great Lit
the two Morrells in a clever comedy
sketch entitled, "Pastimes," and the
beautifully illustrated song, "The Two
Congregations" are great attractions.
There is also a long list of new animated
pictures.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-10-07
Mr.. Cort Entertained.

a pleasant reception was given Mr.
and Mrs. John Cort of Seattle, owner
of the Larson Theatre here, in the apart
ments of Manager Fournier at the opera
house, last Saturday evening after the
conclusion of "0ld Kentucky" Mr.. Cort
came over to see the fair and had occa
sion to elevate his hitherto high esti-
mate of the town and section. At the
reception a light lunch was served and
an enjoyable hour spent by those pres
ent, who were: John Cort and wife
Senator Kinnear, Mr.. and Mrs. A. f.
Larson. Misses Ethel and Gertrude Lar
son, Miss Hayward and Miss Gall
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-10-07
A Mulhattonism.

\ sensational report was in circula-
ton here Monday to the effect that a
dam at Kaches lake had broken and
inundated the town of Gle Elum. w. ].
Reed, who just returned today from that
town, states that the only foundation
for the report was that the river raised
very suddenly, and some one suggested
that the bull-rush dam had broken
above. He says there could never be
any danger to his pet town from any
dam break, even if there was a dam. as
the fiat above the burg would accommo-
date all the water that could possibly
seek an outlet there