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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31
Happenings In Phe State.
AS Chronicled by the Alert Cor,
resp )ndents of The Columbia
State.
IT PAID PwENTY PER CENT.

Sumter, Jan. 2S. The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Sumter Electric Light and Ice
Co. was held last night. The am
nuaI report showed that during
the past year dividends aggregat
ing 90 per cent. had been paid.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31

fOH KMosc UhGt Yam ...1 Inhi,,o
When you take Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic because the form
ula Is plainly printed on every bot
Me showing that it is simply Iror
and Quinine in a tasteless form
No Cure. No Pay. soc.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31
Col. Lynch Sentence Commutcd

London, Jan. q. The sentence
of death passed upon Col. Arthur
Lynch, who was found guilty of
high treason on Friday last, has
been commuted TO penal servitude
for life.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31
First Sale of West African Cotton
Made at II Cents

London, Jan 26. The first
Shipment of 26 bales of West
African cotton were sold on the
Liverpool exchange to-day, and
realized II cents per pound.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31
NEW CENTURY COM
FORT.

Millions are daily finding a
world of comfort In Bucklen' $
Arnica Salve. 1t kills pain from
Burns, ScaidS, Cuts, Bruises;
conquers Ulcers, and Fever Sores;
cures EruPtipns, Salt Rheum,
Boils and Fclons; removes Corns
and Warts, Best Pile cure on
earth. Only 25c at Crawford
Bros and j. +. Mackey & Co.
drug store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31
BOY WILL DIE OF LEOPARD $ BITE.

Charleston, Jan. 2S.-Ray-
nond Bowman, the 14-year old
boy who was attacked and bitten
by leopards in q cage in an animal
show on King street Monday
night, is IN desperate condition.
Blood poisoning has developed
and his case is pronounced hope
les. The physicians are admin
istering folmilin in hepe of de-
stroying the septic germs.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31
Subscription Opened for Monu
ment to Editor Gonzales.

Columbia, S. g., Jan. 2S. In
the banks of Columbia this morn
ing subscription lists were opened
to raise fund for the erection of
n monument to n. u. Gonzales,
late editor of The State. One
thousand dollars was subscribed
during the morning and it Is be-
lieved the fund will reach $4,000
before the end of the week. All
Colum bia banks are authorized to
receive subscriptions:
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31
MAN FROZEN To DEATH IN LAU
RENS COUNTY.

Waterloo, Jan. 2S.-Mr. Ed
ward Llpford, Il white man about
go years of age, was found dead
near his home two miles below
here late yesterday afternoon.
Monday morning the deceased left
home and on returning that night
and when in about a half mile
of his house, it is thought that he
fell from his mule and was frozen
to death. Whiskey was found on
his person.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31

Kind words are the brightest
flowers of earIh's existence: they
make avery paradise Of tie hum.
hlest home that the world can
show.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31

"A banquet was given AZ Can
ton, Ohio, Tuesday night in com
memoration of the birthday Of ex-
President Mckinley. The priDci.
pal address was delivered by Pres
iaent Roosevelt.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31
g M,

his signature is on every box of tho genuine
Laxative BrOmO=0 0uiiline Tablets
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31

Ihe Best Prescription far No,o.
Chills ard Fever is a bottle of
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. If
is simply Iron and Quinlne and
'asteiess, No Cure No Pay.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31
UNION MOVING FOR CARNEGIE IL
BRARY.

Union, Jan. 2S. - Mr.. Andrew
Carnegie has offered to give this
city $4,000 to erect Il public Ii
brary if the city viii raise $1,000
to furnish it. This amount will
be raised. So far about So, $50
has been " Described.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31

Subscribe to The LANcAsrrp
LEDGER. S1.5O per annum
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31

bears are very troublesome
in the mountains of Virginia. Two
days ago they captured and de-
voured farmers child.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-01-31
steps The ConOh and TOrEs on
The COf0
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's cure cold in one day. No
Cure, No Pay. Price, 25c.

MANAGER WANTED, Trust-
worthy, either sex, by Wholesale
Merchandise Company of solid
financial standing, to manage Lo-
cal Representatives who will or.
ganIze clubs among consumers.
40 per cent saved or our cu,to-
mers. Business no experiment
but q proven success. Salary
SIS OOa week, expenses advanced.
Experience unnecessary. Address
ID. b Clarkson, Mgr, 334 Dear
born St., Chicago, Ill. 1-24 7.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
The Woydt Charges.

The finance committee of the city
council will consider the charges which
Thomas Golden, the peddler, has pre-,
ferred against Chief OF Police Woydt
at : o'clock tonight.
At the hearing, Mr.. Golden, his at
torney, Richard Nuzum. witnesses fol
Mr.. Golden, and Chief Woydt will b,
present.
The matter was to have come III
yesterday afternoon, hut, owing to tn,
absence of some of the witnesses, wal
continued until this evening.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
AMERICAN SHETLAND PONIES.

and usually greater docility. Hi,
temper Is more even. too: he is as loya
as dog and is mute under punish
ment. In breeding Shetlands the oh
ject is to get a perfect little "bil
horse and some of the best are vest
pocket editions of the mammoth Per.
cherons. which. oddly enough, have
taeir native habitat not far from
where the Shetlands come from.
Above all and everything there mus
be no suspicion of delicacy about the
pony. and if he is up to the standard
of Judgment used on the big horse
he is considered all right. II he i,
marked like a circus horse he is all thu
better.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
Apple Growers Meet.

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 1.-THE Apple
Growers Congress, which was form
ed at meeting held in st. Louis a
year ago, today began its second annual
meeting in this city. Those in attend
ance include prominent growers and
shippers from many sections of the
country. The congress has arranged a
two days, programme which calls FOR
papers and addresses dealing with a
wide range of subjects relating to the
growing and maketing of the great
American fruit. Among other things
refrigeration, the prevention of bitter
not, spray tanks, the best methods OF
marketing, and an apple exhibit at the
Louisiana Purchase exposition, will re-
ceive attention. The presiding officer
of the congress is Henry NJ. Dunlap II
Savoy. Ill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
A Po1rcEMAN,s rEsrrmoux

]. N. Patterson. night policeman of
Nashua. Ia. writes: Last winter l
had a bad cold on my lungs and tried
at least n half dozen advertised cough
medicines and had treatment from
two physicians without getting any
benefit. A friend recommended Foley's
Honey and Tar and two-thirds of a
bottle cured me. I consider it the
greatest cough and lung medicine in
the world For sale by Chas. Nc
Nab, 402 Riverside avenue
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

City Treasurer Eggleston reports sue
cess in collecting the rst assessment
for the Fourth ward sewer improve
ment.
Out OF $50 pieces of property assess
ed, 30 have paid up. The taxes for the
Improvement do not become delinquent
until the Both of this month
The total cost of the sewer was
S69,l24 and the total cash collected
up To the present time is Sl5,ll+. Under
the new ordinance the iull amount Of
the assessment is due 30 days after
delinquency, with s per cent interest
but the amount can be paid in ten an
nual installments, with interest, pro
vidcd the first installment is paid now
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

grow larger with each succeeding gen
Grafton, and. to keep the size down it
is necessary to make frequent importa-
tons of brood stock from the Shetland
islnads.
The demand for ponies is so great,
and the visible supply so small, thot
the price has gone upward in bounds
until it takes as much money to buy
good Shetland pony AZ it does to
buy good horse-say 800 to $50.
As for buying good stations and
brood mares. that is practically i'm
possible. as the breeders refuse alb
solutely to part with their good ma
irons and masters.
There are on the Thompson farm
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE bu-
reau of insular affairs today reports
the balance Of trade for the first timt
in favor of the Philippines. Exports
for the last fiscal year to America ex
ceeded imports by nearly $l50, 900, be
ing in excess Of $33,000,0O0.. During tnt
year 1902 the imports exceeded the
exports by $S,000,G0O.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
HE COULD HARDLY GIT UP.

Il. Fl. Duffy of Ashley. ILL.,. writes:
''Tbis is to certify that have taken
two bottles of FoIey's Kidney Cure
and 1t has helped me more than any
other medicine. I tried many adver-
tised remedies. but none of them gave
me any relief. My druggist recon-
mended Foley's Kidney Cure and II
has cured me. Before commencing
It's use 1 was in such a shape that
! could hardly get up when once
down." For sale by Chas. McNab,
4O2 Riverside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
Religious Congress.

ROCKFORD. ILL.,, Nov. E.--Leaders
OF various denominations are gathered
in Rockford to take part in a congress
of religions, modelled after the great
t-congress of religions held in Chicago
during the worlds fair. The opening
takes place tonight in the First Con
gregational church, with Rev. DR.. II.
w. Thomas, president of the worlds
fair congress of religions, presiding
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
Webs Army Officer.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Miss
Catherine Cullom Ridgely. daughter
of Mr.. William B. Ridgely. controller
of the currency. made her society
debut at reception given by her
grandmother. Mrs. Shelby NJ Cullom.
at the home of Senator Cullom to-
day. The function was brilliant
success from every viewpoint. The
splendid home of the Culloms pre-
scented a magnificent scene. the beauty
of the house being greatly enhanced
by profuse floral decorations. big
crysanthemums predominating.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
ARTHUR'S DAUGHTER IS
A HAPPY BRIDE TODAY

ALBANY, N. Y. Nov. IA large
and fashionable wedding in Albany to-
day was that of Miss Ellen Herndon
Arthur, daughter of the late president,
Chester A. Arthur, to MIR. Charles
Pinkerton of New York city. ST. Pc
ter's church was the scene Of the GER
emony, which was performed shortly
after noon, and the officiating clergy
man was Bishop Potter, who was as
sisted by the rector of the church,
Rev. DIR. Walton W. Battershall. Miss
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
GREAT SHETLAND FARM
LOCATED AT TOLEDO

about $50 ponies, not one of which
is for sale, Thompson aspires to
own the largest her in the world,
and not only is he keeping his stock
for breeding purposes. but lis con-
stantly making additions to it.
The head of the Thompson herd is
Nabob, much priced because of lis
perfect marking. and Imp, coal
black stallion.
The well-bred Shetland has the
hardness and endurance of horse
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
A FAMOUS EEME0Y ron SICK
HEAnAEHE

The cause of this complaint Is rot
In the head Mt all: it comes from
the stomach. A stomach that has
become clogged by over eating. drink
ing or abuse in any manner will warn
you by bringing on -headache
Cure the pains and distress in the
stomach aud the headache stops OF
itself. Al bilious attacks. dyspepsia
belchinH. bad taste in the mouth
are cured by this remedy. II is call
ed DIR. Gums Improved Liver Pills
and is sold by druggists all over the
United States for 25c per box. One
pill for dose. or sent by mail on
receipt of price. Samples free. Ad-
dress DR.. Bossnko Co. Philadelphia
Pa. For sale by Chas McNab, corner
Washington street and Riverside
avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

TOLEDO, Nov. 17.-Raising shct-
land ponies is the fad of Frank G.
Thompson, banker, real estate dealer
and broker. The second largest herd
OF these diminutive specimens of equine
race in the United States il quarteresi
on his Lucos-co farm, which is not Il
great distance from the Ketcham farm.
where Crescous is king.
!, Something about the climate of
North America makes the shetland
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

Arthur was given away by her broth
err, Chester Alan Arthur, and her only
attendant was her cousin, Miss Eliz-
abeth Nj. Masten Of New York city.
The bride was born in New York
city, and was educated at the Pickney
institute, Maryland. Her mother was
one of the Virginia Herndons, whose
father. William Lewis Herndon, WAS
a distinguished officer in the navy.
Since the death of her father, Miss
Arthur has lived with her aunt, Mrs.
McElroy. in this city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

LONDON. Nov. I7.-Mrs. T. p.
|OConnor. it is whispered. il soon 10
complete play founded on the life Of
Parnell. As the wife of one of the
great leaders of the Irish party she
was, of course, intimately acquainted
with the "uncrowned king of Ireland"
and the dramatic possibilities of his
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
A Society Event.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. H.
An attractive military wedding today
was that of Miss Maria l.. NJ. Miller
and Captain David Harmony Biddlc
L. $. A., which took place at the hom.
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Ms
Samuel Peters. The attendants were
all brother officers of the bridegroom
and the guests include number 81
army officers from Washington and 9th,
er points.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

life and tragic death have long ap-
pealed to her as the subject for play.
Mrs. OConnor has achieved consider
able success. both as a writer, of plays
and an actress. In addition to this
she has found time to perform grace
fully all the duties of hostess that
naturally fall to her as the wife of one
of the most famous of the Irish party.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
HE LEARNED A GREAT rRuTE

1t IL said of John Wesley that he
once said TO Mistress Wesley: why
do you tell that child the same thins
over and over again." John Wesley
because once telling Is not enough
II is for this same reason that YOU
are told again and again that Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy cures colds
and grip: that it counteracts any
tendency of these diseases to result
in penufnonia. and that 1t is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by all
,lrupuiStS
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
Texas Election.

AUSTIN. Tex. New. IA special
election is being held in the Eighth
congressional district to ill the vacau-
ey caused by the resignation OF Con-
gresham Thomas H. Ball, All indica-
tons point to the election of the demo-
cratic nominee, j. l.. Pinkney of Hemp
stead.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
SURE CURE ron PILES.

Itching Piles produce moisture and
cause itching This form, as well as
Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles
are cured by DR.. Bo-san-kos Pile
Remedy. Stops itching and bleeding.
Absorbs tImors. soc "A jar at drug
gists. or sent by mail. Treatise free.
Write me about your case DR. Bo-
sanko. Philadelphia. Pa. For sale by
Chas, McNub. corner Washii.AsIn
street and Riverside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
Ran A TEN PENNY NAH.
THROUGH HI0 HAMn

While opening box, J. C. Mount
of Three Mile Bay. N. Y, ran a ten
penny nail through the fieshy part Of
his hand. II Thought at once of all
the pain and soreness this would
cause me- he says. and Immediate
ly applied ChamberIain's Pain Balm
and occasionally afterwards. To my
surprise IL removed all pain and sore
ness and the injured parts were soon
healed" For sale by all druggists
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
win Visit Edward.

PORTSMOUTH, Eng, Nov. 1.-THE
king and queen of Italy arrived here
today en- route to visit King Edward.
They were received by the prince OF
Wales.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

Senator and Mrs. Turner are expect
ed home tomorrow. \ general recep-
ton has been arranged for, to take
place at the Hotel Spokane ON Satur-
uay evening
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

BELGRADE, Nov. l7.--Claims Sc far
filed against the estate OF the late
Alexander aggregate $6,000. 900.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

cures Chronic Blood Poisoning and all
Scrofulous affections. At all times a
matchless system tonic and purifier.
Money refunded IL you are not Salts
fed. soc and $500 Spokane Drug Co.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

BRAWOOD. Eng, Nov. E.-rorty
persons are suffering from potmaine
poisoning, due to pork.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
Mrs. DoWle In Paris.

PARIS, Nov. 7.-Mrs. Dowie is
here trying TO organize branch al
Zion City. She leaves for Australia
tomorrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
N6INCE MEAT AND PLUM
PUDDING.

Citron, orange and lemon peel, Id. Csc
Sultana raisins new. ID. ....... .2oe
Currants new. III. ..............15 c
Brandy (for mince meat), qt.. .$l.oo
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
Constipation

For over nine years 1 suffered with
chronic constipation and during this
time / had to take an injection of
warm water once every "a hours be-
fore / could have an action on my
bowels. Happily tried Cascarets.
and today l am a well man. During
the nine years before / used Cascar-
cts 1, suffered untold misery with in
ternaq piles. Thanks to yOu am
free from all that this morning. You
can use this in behalf of suffering
humanity."-B. F. Fisher. Roanoke,
Ill
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17

xEDNDELL COFFEE.
A prize with every pound of
coffee; pound. sc to 25c. The
prize sofa pillow makes a love-
ly Christmas gift.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-17
THE
SloaRe-paIne Co.

Heekin's tea, pkg .......... .S0c-25e
Schilling's. pkg. ................. 2st
Gault's Ceylon tea. pkg. .... .75c-40c
Full line of Lipton's teas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-29
TRANSACTIONS IN REALTY.

William c. Dewey. buyer of Nos. 1874 and 1856 West
Twenty-nfth-st., sold recently by Mayer s Auer-
bach gave III exchange No. I72 West Seventy-sixth-
st. four story dwelling house ON a lot 2Oxl02 .
feet.
]. Edgar Leaycraft & CO. sold for the estate
of Chauncey d. Pease to II. g. Davis the following
properties: plot 75xlOo feet. south side OF
One-hundr6 d-dnd-e hist. between Hughes
and Belmont ayes; plot the south side of One
hundred-a nd-eig htyniath-st.. between Belmont and
CambrelicS GveS-. with frontage OF 90 feet the
breling-ave., and a plot the north side Of one
hundred eighty ninth-st.. fronting 200 feet in
the street, 20 feet in Bemont-ave and 40 feet in
Cambreng-avc
Frederick NJ Wilson has sold for John w BOeh-
merit No 205 Forsyth-st. a five story tenement
house on lot 2Sx66.7 feet
The Corporation Liquidating Company has sold TO
Joseph j. Broughton. OF brooklyn. for occupancy.
No FL West One-hundred- and third-st. a three
house. on lot 1Ixle0u feet.
MandeIbaum & Levine have resOd 20 builders 8
plot 12s.6xlO0u on the south side of Oue-hundred-
and-seyenth-st 100 feet west OF Madison-ave The
sellers recently bought the property from William
@. Park.
Piummer Van Alst & co. have sold for Martin
Ungrich u Donald Robertson No. 10 West one
hundred and -fifth-st ave story double Hat
house Lot s5Xs--
Ferdinand Nagel has s,,,,. 90 Mrs r. Ncr-et
to Peter Karsten No 50 East One-aS-sdred- and
Max Marx has sold through ]. Kaufman tn Lor ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-29

Now. nations not put in good humor any more
than individuals BY losing money. 1t may be true
that the loss involved in the failure of the original
Panama company is irreparabie; that the stock
holders in the new company are not the same that
invested their hard earned savings in the old COM
pony. AT the same time. IL is true that II the new
company sells its canal TO he United states, the
French nation Will be 2000t0.000 francs richer; II
Nicaragua be chosen the French will be that much
poorer II Is easy 70 perceive which OF these two
alternatives would be the more favorable prelude
to an arbitration treaty
II was remarked at the outset that this consider
alton can only he deemed OF secondary importance
Not a few people I'm the United States will probably
regard IL OF first importance. Whether the
canal he dug at Panama or at Nicaragua whether
the he A little cheaper than the other. Will
seem TO them OF small moment compared to the
question whether the movement toward nlterits-
tonal determination shall be promoted or retarded
However. theSf people doubt in the MINOR
itv and their influence. perhaps, is net even pro-
portional to their numbers. The question VIII Ger.
talnlv be decided almost wholly on business
pr3nCiples. What that decision will be seems now
n foreEone conclusion. Such being the case, II
would be matter OF regret II any American states
man by a mistaken and useless pertinacity IN al
1ocatinC a measure that means an injury 10 France
should place himself in an attitude likely TO I'M
pair the cordiality and enthusiasm with when, IL
is hoped. both nations will greet the coming aTol-
tration treaty. ROBERT . fSI.s.
United States Geological Survey, washington
90