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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21
The Jericho
Postoffice
Pap Perkins. Postmaster, Tells
About Lightning Rods

copyright. 1902, by Hiram Haines.1
RT was Salathiel Green who got the
first lightning rod ever put up in
Jericho He had just finished
building a new barn when along
came lightning rod wagon all painted
up in bright colors and witt pictures
on it.
"Is there q circus comm to Jericho"
asks Salathiel as the wagon stopped g.
his gate.
There's something 4 heap better"
replied the boss of the outfit. How
many thunderstorms do you have
around here in the course of year,
"Bout twenty old busters. l guess.
sayin' nothin' of q few small ones
thrown in
'And what prevents your barns and
houses from being struck and burned:"
"Providence, I'm thinkin'.' -
"Jest so. And you folks around here
have been playing it low down on Prov
idence. You've sat in your woodshcd
doors or slept in your beds and depend
ed on Providence looking out for your
interests without charging q red cent
You've played the hog till Providence
has got tired and put her back up.
She's invented this here lightning rod
to ward off thunderbolts, and if you
won't put up one Providence won't be
responsible for what happens"
The mans line Of argument seemed
to be sound. Salathiel Green didn't be-
lieve in working his hired man OF his
horses or oxen into the grave. He felt
that he had made Providence carry a
pretty big burden for 4 good many
wears and that size had right to kick.
When he had thought it over for awhile,
he told the lightning rod man to go
ahead, and he planked down the cash
when the rod was up. The rod itself
attracted Il. great deal Of notice, but
when Salathiel announced that he had
let up on Providence and was going to
carry his own risk there was turmoil
in Jericho.
Eyes, know we have all put heap
Of burdens on Providence" argued
Deacon Spooner, ''but what's Provi-
dence for? 1t was intended that she
should take care of good folks. Her
back is broad. and you needn't fear
about overlooking her. She can take
care of all the barns and houses in
Jericho and not lose wink Of Sleep"
81 sort Of hold with Salathiel," added
Moses Grafton. 1--WE been calm on
Providence fur the last forty years. I
called on her fur my first wife and my
second; to save me when had typhoid
fever; to git my oxen out of the mire;
to save my hay one rainy season; to
10 hundred other things fur me. She
may be willin' to keep right along
doin', but would it be fair thing to
ask her? Seems to me I'd better git a
hghtnin' rod fur my barn and let
Providence take care of the house and
the haystacks."
Gentlemen, this is solemn thing
a solemn thing" remarked Deacon
Joab johnson, as the discussion was
renewed at the postofhce in the even
ing, land 1t should be argued in SOL
emn manner. When anybody claims
to have invented anything to take the
place of Providence, we'd better hesi-
tate little. I've bin over to sec Sala-
thiers lightnin' rod. 1t runs from the
ground to the roof and sticks up six
feet above. It has q pint to it to
catch the hghtnin'. It looks all right,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21
Defending Her Age.

Heidi you say your father was in
the civil war?
Shc-Did I say so? What a silly
blunder! Why, you must think me as
old rs the hills. No, dear papa wasn't
in the war. He WAS just mere boy
then
Hc--Pardon nc. but l thought you
said your father was at Gettysburg?
You were telling how hard it was for
him to keep step.
She-Oh, now know! That was my
cpfather.-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21
Heads Should Never ache.

Never endure this trouble. Use at
once the remedy that stopped it for
Mrs. N. A Webster, of Winnie, Va,
she writes "Dr Kings New Life Pills
wholly cured me of sick headaches 1
had suffered from for two years."
Cure Headache, Constipation, Bilious
ness Csc, 1T Kaufmt ID Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21

"The incest and plessantest medi-
cine I have used for indigestion and
constipation is Chamberlain's Som-
ach and Liver Tab etc" says Melard
F. Craig, of Mi idlesrove. n. Y.
"They work like q charm and DO not
gripe or have any unpleasant eject"
For sale by Kaufman Drug Go.
GARDEN SEED, at the Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21
Living Versus Roomsnx.

Stranger-How many people live IL
this city?
Citizen-About 100000.
$50? I had thought you had pop
ulation Of at least 100000"
"Oh. so We have. But only about
two-thirds Of them live. The rest
room and board.-Baltimore American
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21
His ClassincaH0n.

Ingomar Buskin--There's a dispute
about my acting. Some critics put it
In the first rank, others in the second.
Now, how would you designate it?
Horatio Jones-I? Oh, I'd simply
designate it as rank!-New York Times.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21
Brillaancy Versus Ploddins.

"Some men," said the original philos-
opher, ''see more than others see
first sight and then devote so much
time and energy to the task Of being
pleased with their own brilliancy that
they miss all the benefit Of the sober
and maturer second thought that comes
to those less gifted. .''-Baltimorc Amer
lean.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21
He Took the Watch.

1t is told Of the late DR.. Parker that
when Il very, very. very good young
man came to him asking whether he
should accept for certain special scrv-
ice a gold watch from an agnostic en-
ployer he replied: 'Take it, my lad;
take it. If he had been i Christian,
perhaps be would not have offered it TO
YOU
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21
1t Get Tragic, However.

That report Of my death is the most
amusing thing Oh record" exclaimed
Mr.. Jinks. I've just read my own
obituary in this newspaper"
'Indeed.' said his wife. "And where
docs it say you went tor
And then Mr.. Jinks coughed aud
kicked the cat and told the cook to put
some more coal on the fire.--itlanta
Constitution.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21
Inax7oation Needed.

Scribbler 1t doesn't require much
imagination or inventive ability to
write historical novel.
Scrawler - There's where you are
wrong. 1t requires lot Of imagina-
ton to invent the historical part.-Phil-
adelphia Record.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21

Tellit-What's that? Why, confound
you, what makes you think wouldn't
make good match for your daughter:
Tuem-Well, you flare up too quick;
that's why! See?- Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21
Handles All the Microbes.

Handles All the Microbes.
The doctor made q careful examina
ton Of the patients symptoms.
You have what I call the cashiers b
disease" he said.
What Is that" asked the patient.
"Well, that is a mixture Of all the dis
ses."-Chicago Tribune.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-01-21
COUNTY OFFICIAL NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ applications for the Keeper of the
Poor House and the Superintendent and
Guard of the County Chain Gang, will be
acted upon by the undersigned Board of
County Commissioners tor Lexington oun-
ty, on Saturday, the oath day of January,
1903, at % o'clock e m. All applications
for said places must be filed with the CLERK
of our Board, J. A. Mailer, On or before
said date.
GEORGE A. SHEALY,
Supervisor.
JOHN W. FRY,
GEORGEW REEDER.
County Commissioners.
January IA, 1903. 2wl.
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Mr.. Seweddc-These biscuits are aw-
full.
Mrs. Newedle-Impossible. Why, the
recipe says they are excellent. - San
Francisco Examiner.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
SANTA FE READY TO EXTEND
Buys Small Roads as Preparation for
Construction of Coast
Line.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15.-Paul Nor
ton, vice president OF the Santa Fe, who
arrived from Santa Barbara yesterday,
speaking OF the recent purchase by the
Santa Fe OF the Eureka e. Eel River road
and its extensions in Humboldt county
said:
The company has bought those roads with
coast line at some future date. 1t is not
true. however, hat the Santa Fe has pur.
chased the California Northwestern road.
There Will be a time, and 1t is not far off,
when the Santa Fe wall find II necessary T.
extend its lines to the north to meet the
requirements of business. There is a gram
lot Of timber in that particular section of
the material at the eastern end of our
road, consequently we have good reasons
for awaiting ourselves of the supply and
meeting the demand.
Mr.. Morton admitted that a syndicate had
made the purchase for the company and had
been acquiring large timber tracts on the
coast side Of California. Among those in
the syndicate are Mr.. Cheney, one Of the
directors Of the road, and several close
friends o. the Santa Fe company.
Asked If lrCre were any prospects of the
Santa Fa entering S~acramento and "a
jose in the near future Nj. Morton ans
Wcred.
Well, l cannot say as to the nea- futui e,
but ! am satisfied that we Will eventually
connect with those cities. At present, how
ever, we are using all our money for ne
rolling stock. Business demands II.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
Foreirn FinanciaI.

LONDON, March 15.-The stock market
opened with an uncomfortable feeling last
week and prices continued irregular until
the close yesterday, when there were some
evidences of strengthening. Wall street
gardlng the financial situation there caused
apprehension and a rush to realize, but
the later reassuring reports brought d re-
slightly, although almost all the American
lists showed a decline. This furry affected
the whole market and attested to the ex-
tent of Wall streets influence on the stock
market here. One of the features of the
week was the fact that the consols re-
reached since 1870. This fall was due
mainly to the continued lightness OF money
and the approaching reduction in their in
terest. There was not much doing in other
game, Mexicans and Central and South
Americans showed a decided Improvement
and South Africans were also regarded
more favorably. Copper shares aroused a
short-liyed interest because of the advance
In the price of the metal, but the later de-
cline in the price sent tintos back sharply,
BERLIN. March 15.-All the weekly lnan-
Of the bourse here last week in the hnan-
cial situation in New York. The opinion
apparently predominates that conditions on
Wall street have become more favorable, at
least German apprehensions were less pro-
nOunced. New York did not appear as a
borrower in Berlin last week, but the New
York and London markets continue TO af-
feet the German money rates, private dis
count rising q on the week. Nevertheless
Altit WIZ SNdIttll any III lie
abundance of tn money. The rates of for
eign exchange varied but slightly. the eX-
change on most European centers being
fractionally lower and on New York a
trife higher than a week ago. The stock
market continued rather hrm, with a light
vC.ume of transactions. Wall street did not
seriously affect the trading, except In caus-
ing considerable selling. Canaaians and
domestic 9s developed a good demand. Other
denominations were neglected. Foreign
rentes attracted less attention. lndustrials
manifested considerable activity, the quo
tations being generally upward. Irons and
coalers were particularly strong upon the
favorable market reports. The Koe .nische
Zeitung states that the American d. mand
for iron has developed surpris. ngly during
the last fortnight. A considerable number
Of American contracts We're taken during
the last few days for the September quar-
ter. The coal trade shows an Improvement
I'm demand and Paris has begun to buy coal
shares here, Ocean transportation de-
veloped great strength upon the publtcat on
OF the Hamburg-American company's re-
port stating that the freight market has
passed it's worst point The report OF tbs
North German Lloyd, published tn 5 morn
ing, shows net profits of 1851, 2SO, after A.
Quoting payments Of interest. The com
pauy will write on S3,l52,5O0 against $751;
30 last year, and will carry the remainder
10 the reserves and special funds, The re-
port states that this has improved since tn
new year.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
ALTON MEN READY TO QUIT
Give Company TIL Tuesday to Raise
Wages, with Strike as UIti-
De -. matum.

CHICAGO, March 15.-"By a referendum
vote the trainmen OF the Chicago & Alton
have decided to strike unless their demands
for an increase in wages is agreed to-
This was the information given out today
by an official of the Brotherhood OF Rail-
way Trainmen after a conference between
the adjustment committee of the Al.on and
w. T. Newman, third vice president OF
the Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen, and
A. D. Garretson, first vice chief OF the Or
der of Railway Conductors.
The vote will be counted at st. Louis
next Tuesday and unless a settlement has
been reached in the meantime 1t is said
the strike will be declared at once.
The demands of the Alton men, presented
several months ago, are the same as those
OF the tGainmen employed by the Wabash.
Mr.. Newman and Mr.. Garretson left to-
night for st. Paul, where tomorrow they
will meet the adjustment committees OF
the Great Western, the Northern Pacific
and the Great Northern railroads. They
will return to st. Louis on Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
YOUNG is A GOOD SALESMAN
Sells n Quantity of Furniture, but
There H. Trouble over
Title.

H.. c. Young, alias Frank Culver, also
using the name of Wilson, who was ar
rested in Sioux City Saturday on Informal
tion from the Omaha department, was
brought to this city last night by Detective
Donahoe. He was booked as a suspicious
character last night. but will probably be
tried for obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. Young is said to have sold the fur
niture in a house at 7Os South Eighteenth
street, Of which he was not the owner.
The house, which has been used as a room
ing establishment, has been the cause Of
considerable litigation. Young, IL is said,
knew the conditions surrounding the prop
erty and by way Of turning 1t to his own
advantage inserted an advertisement in the
papers Offering the furniture for sac. He
used the name Wilson and asked purchasers
to call at the Thurston hotel, where he
was lodging. His advertisement was an
swered by a not too worldly wise woman.
who needed some furniture and scented a
bargain. Young took her 20 the house, 1t
is said, and showing her the goods, took
her into a room which was occupied by an
old woman who was deaf. Sitting there he
gave the intending purchaser his idea Of
a Just purchase price and threw in a few
anecdotes as to where and when he ac-
CURED the various articles. The woman
who could not hear, smiled politely at all
this and Of course did not deny any of his
statements. The purchaser was pleased
and, so she later informed Chief D~onahue,
paid $3.50, with the balance TO come with
the possession Of the furniture. The day
following the deal she visited the house to
examine her property, and was told its true
ownership by another roomer. Young dis
appeared after the deal, but was located in
Sioux City.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
HARLEM NATIONAL WEIGHTS
Jockey Club Issues Particulars OF
Big Race to he Run in
June.

CHICAGO. March 15.-weights for the
5000 Harlem National handicap, to be run
Saturday, June 6, at one and three-siN-
lem Jockey club today, as follows:
McChesney, lOI; Blues, lOl; Lucien Apple
by, 122: fernando, 12O; Sidney Lucas, 1l9;
Runnets. Marcos, IFS; Alan-a-Dale, owen
ton, 1l6; Clearwater, Otis, Bellies Commoner.
The Lady, Monarka, rs; Wyeth, ALADDIN.
Terra Firma, Six Shooter. ia: Jiminez. In
ventor, Corrigan, Abe Frank, Bessie Spahr,
Ill; Flying Torpedo, LEBANON, Favonius,
10: Nitrate, Old Hutch, 109; The Unknown.
rhe .Conqueror II, Caliban, Port Royal.
Savable, los; Golden Wishes, Alabarch. 1O7:
Water Cure; Rolling Boer, Harry New,
Jack Demund. Skilful, LOG: Doctor Stephens.
Frederick, Loru Quex, Little Scout. Poth-
cen, High Chancellor, 1O5; John McGurk,
Kalos, Picquart, Linguist, I0t; Artena,
Eonic, Hoodwink, Hargis, Red Comyn, Jor-
dan, Prowle. 1893; Ben Chance, Dewey,
Claude. 1902; Eva G., Bardolph, Au Reyoir,
1O1; EpiCure, 100; Captain Arnold, 90; Fin
gal. Amur. Western Duke W. b. Gates,
Major Tenny, Gregor i, Topsail. Wo d
lake, Gilfain, Wilful, IS; South Breeze. Ar
tilla, Jaubert, Esperin, Rankin. Shooting
Star. %; Colonel ~Ballantyne. Barca, The
Picket, Gypseen, Ahola, Lacy Crawford,
Watkins, Overton, SO; Dick Furber. King
DAILY. Bernays The Don, Mindora, IS;
Lendin, Lem Reed, Pericles, Alright, 81;
Sinner Simon, Orfee, Orslna, SO; Estrada
Palma, Canyon, Judge Hines, Standard
bearer, 80; Treacy, 80; Governor, Manru, 30;
Hafcyon Dale, 81; Gold Bride, Beau Gard,
Discharged, So.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
ROBBERS RAID RESTAURANT
shoot Two Pueblo Guests and Flee In
Fright without Securing
Booty.

PUEBLO. Colo. March IA daring at
tempt at robbery with a tragic end occurred
in one of the most fashionable restaurants
in this city early this evening.
TwO masked robbers first entered the
back door of Loestaus' cafe, advancing halt
the length of the long room, and then, re-
treating again presently, they returned by
the front door.
One went to the cashiers desk, while
the other attempted to rob the guests at the
tables. He pointed a revolver at DR.. ]. F
Turner and commanded him to throw UT
his hands. The doctor hesitated, and the
robber fired full in his face, killing him In
stantly. The desperate shot another guest
c.. r. Bishop, in the left side, and then
without securing any booty the robbers
ned.
Bishop, who was taken to a hospital, Il
in a critical condition. He came recently
from Sugar City, where his brother lives
DR. Turner. who was about 80 years OF
age. came here from Iowa two years ago
He was a graduate of Princeton.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
MINERS FIGHT OVER BEER
KNIVES, Revolvers, Picks and RaEors
Fly I'm Melee Ending I'm Two
Deaths.

LATROBE, Pa, March 15.-From a resort
In the foothills Of Chestnut Ridge. in the
vicinity OF Baggaley. comes the story OF a
Saturday nights jollihcatlon, terminating
in a free-for-all fight, in which two were
killed and several others badly injured.
Late last night a terrified Italian, his
clothing torn and stained with blood from
several cuts about his head and body. came
to Latrobe and begged the police for pro-
lection.
This man told of a drinking bout end
ing in a fight, in which revolvers. knives,
razors, miners picks and clubs were freely
used. He said that two had been shot
dead, and the crowd was dragging their
bodies into the woods; several others had
sustained serious injuries by being cut
and stabbed.
The dispute originated over the distrlbu-
ton Of beer. The miners, as is customary
on payday, had secured several wagon loads
Of beer to aid in a celebration of the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16

Slight recoveries have taken place since
the above low prices were recorded, but 1t
Is evident that the leading railroad shares
have declined between 20 and 30 points since
the top last year. The industrials, in many
instances, have made more serious declines,
but these are less satisfactory indicators
than the more substantial railroad proper
ties. In the face OF such heavy liquidation
1t would seem hazardous to calculate upon
much lower prices, so long as business con-
tinues at its present volume. Production
in all lines of industry is steadily increas-
ing, and thus far has not caught up with
consumption; the only Cerious menace to
continued activity being the probability Of
renewed labor agitation during the coming
spring: Many of the large operators are
Sun absent from the city, and no import
ant developments In financial circles are
expected until their return. A conservative
Keeling is prevalent among bankers, and in
some quarters there is a belief that further
liquidation IL needed to bring the market
into a really healthy condition. Such diff
ference of opinion favor activity In stocks
and sharp fluctuations. On the recent de-
clines there was excellent investment buy
ing of good securities at bottom figures,
which promises we'll for the future; but the
rallies which followed were due more to
short covering than to purchases on the
long side. There are still too many uncer-
tainties to warrant a sudden revival of
confidence to justify any enthusiastic at
tempt to create a buoyant bull market at
the present time. But hereafter 1t will be
an excellent trading market to buy on the
raids for quick turns,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
SAYS MRS. FAIR DIED LAST
New witness Claims 40 Have Seen
M~illiOnRires Die in
FrCace.

NEW York; March ia new witness
in the Fair will case has turned up. His
name is Lucien Mas, and he arrived to-
day from Havre on the French liner La
Lorraine. He will swear that Mrs. Charles
Z. Fair died after her husband.
Mas claims that he saw the accident,
as he was near the spot at the time with
his bicycle and he says he heard Mrs.
Fair groan after her husband was dead.
He went to the United States consulate with
his stony, but an investigation failed to re-
veal any person who saw Mas anywhere
In the vicinity Of the accident either be-
fore or afterward. A number Of persons
however, were found who said Mas did no.
own a bicycle and could not even ride
one.
He says he cam here because the law.
yers who are trying to prove that Mrs
Fair was the first 70 die were endeavorinl
to keep hin in France.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
Kansas city Live Sock Market.

KANSAS CITY, March 14.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts, $50 head; market u~nchanged; choice
export and dressed beef steers, $4,000 20;
fair to good, 81. y. so: stoCkers and feed
ers, $3.OOQ4.5O; western fed steers, 5000
500; Texas and Indian steers, $S.OOa45 90;
Texas cows, 81. 90d3. 20; native cows, Sl.50V
4.4O; native heifers, 81. SO@415; Gamers, $1.0)
a. 20; bulk. $2.6Od3.65; calves, S2.OVg6.5O; re-
ceipts for the week: 29,250 head cattle, 800
HOGS-Receipts, 1900 head; market
stronger; top, S7.5212; bulk OF GALES, $I21l44
7.40; heavy, S.S54I.52A; mixed packers, $50
@7471k; light, Sc. 75dG 27k; workers., 5000
T27h; pigs, $6.OJq6.75. Receipts for the
week: 27,5OO head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts, none;
market nominal; native lambs, $4.00G6.6 On;
western lambs, &.5a6.S5; fed ewes, 5000
Goo; native wethers, S.SOa5.9O;- western
Wethers, s.. 70d5. 80; stockers and feeders,
s.. 95q4.Oo. Receipts for the week: 1880
head.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
GOULD LINES TO EXTEND
Rio Grande Issues Orders for Surveys
for New Tracks to Los
Angeles.

SALT LAKE CITY, March 15.-Engineers
in the employ of the Gould lines. 1t Is
said oil good authority today, will shortly
start from Maryville. the terminus Of the
Rio Grande Western, TO survey a line west
from that point.
While no official information is given as
to the destination, it is said here there
can be but one outcome, a line to Los An
geles.
The Rio Grande already has a preliminary
survey from Maryville to Los Angeles and
San Diego.
The Santa Fe has been doing some build
Ing in this direction and the two lines
would meet IL continued.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-16
TROUBLE WITH MEXICO
CR~IifOrnians FaIk of international
Dispute Arising from Rail-
road Labor.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, March 15.-Diplo-
mats of Mexico and the United States may
be called upon to use their Offices in ad-
justing questions of international impor-
tance that have arisen in Los Angeles and
that have been taken before the Mexican
government for settlement.
One Of these is the killing of Francisco
Lopez, a Mexican, by Policeman Sherman
Baker; the other, the alleged injustice suf-
fered by several hundred Mexican persons
employed in railroad construction in this
city and throughout southern California.
G. N. Andrade, Mexican consul at Los
Angeles. is now at the City of Mexico,
and while his errand is said to be Of a
private nature he will lay the cases men
toned before his government.