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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-03-04
SMALL OPPOSITION.


Of building electric roads in this vicinity
there is no end and the extensions are far
rsachine-on the map. Whether any of
shem will ever materialize is question.
Attempt is being made to Finance" one in
New York which has been given franchise
from the State and which is so fsvorably
looked upon by the city hthers that it
seems TO get anything it asks for. This
financing" business, how yer. looks as il
there is nothing behind the project yet in
che way OF money.-Columbla Record.
Such little fings as these are not
oaly pngenerous to the projectors of
an enterprise containing SO many
bright prospects for the future
Of Columbia as does the build
ing of the Lexington and Colum-
bia Electric railway, but they are
unworthy the mind that conceived
them, because the Evening Recon d
attempts to treat an important mat
tez in q light and fiippsnt manner, and
in doing 90 it shows and ignorance
OF the situation that is almost inex-
eusable.
Why not deal with The proposition
in broad and liberal manners The
condition confronts as with all its tre-
nendous realities and great possibil-
ities fer future development whether
We will it or not. 1t is q foregone con-
elasion that the road, if now only
ON paper, will be built on the earth
and that at no distant day. This is
. certainty beyond ali peradven-
tare. The only question remaining
then for consideration is whether the
principle terminus shall be Columbis
OF Augustas Whether this part of
the State shall be bound ! in closer
bonds of commercial interests with
C,lumbis, or whether the trade of
this well.to-do section shall be divert
ed from it's natural channel and
turned toward Augusta? We of this
part of the territory are anxious that
the greatest transportation facilities
possible should be provided Us in or
der to do business with the Colum-
bia merchants and We are satisfied
from our own personal knowledge, Is
we'll as from information and belief,
that were the business interest of
the city csnvassed it would be
found to be practically unanimous
in favor of the project, and that in
stead of countenancing any attempt
to place obstacles and obstructiors
in the way of the completion of the
electric railway, the business men are
its warm supportess and stand ready
TO lend helping hand with words
Of encouragement as we'll as in
more substanstlal manner-with their
influence and their money.
But the Record objects to the pro-
jeet by reason of it's doubts as
the financial ability of the pro-
isctors .of the enterprise to carry
it to q successful completion. We
have never seen it stated anywhere
that they have made any such prepos-
trous claims that they were fnan-
cislly able to build such a gigantic
enterprise, calling for an investment
of s5,OOo,OOO, but they do claim
that they are endowed with a suffi-
cient amount OF shrewdness to enable
them to know when they have good
thing when they see it, and with
enough business ssgacity to know
that they have guilt edge franchise
that will attract capital to the assist
ance of the enterprise and an invest
nent that will surely bring large
on the money put in it,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-03-04

Joe keenan,, a negro youth,
who was tried and convicted of
the murder of Sam Williamson
in Greenville, and sentenced to be
hanged, went to glory last Friday
via the necktie route. This was
the first legal hanging that has
taken place in this State in some
years.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-03-04

r. J. Gatling, the inventor of
the famous Calling gun, died sud-
denly in New York last Thurs
day. What a grand review there
will be when the general roll is
called and the victims of this
fruitful instrument OF death pa
radc> before the assembled world.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-03-04
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Obituaries charged for at the rate of one
cent word for every word over 100
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and are solicited. Rates tor contract ad-
vertising will be cheerfully furnished on
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Anonymous communications will receive
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For any further information call on or ad-
dress.
6. Nj. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-03-04

Gen. Wilder S. MetcaIf. United
States pension agent, uncquivo-
cally denies the statement that he
shot Filipino prisoners, or ORDER
ed others to do so. This should
settle the matter once for all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Rufus Haiti
wAngcr, Of Batesburg. are visiting
relatives IN town.
Our paper has arrived and we
are happy,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-03-04
Final Discharge.

NOTICE IsHEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
~ persons Interested that will apply to
the II On G Gorge S. Drafts. Judge of Pro-
bate in and tor the County OF Lexingtoo,
State Of South Carolina. on the 3rd day
of April, next. for final discharge IS
Guardian of the Estate of Blanche Rawl
and Martha E. Rawl. Minors.
J. 4. CROAER, Guardian.
March 1, 1903. 4w2O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-03-04

COLUMBIA, =. c.
Especial attention given to business en-
trusted to him by his fellow citizens Of
Lexington county.
Office: 1916 Main Street. upstairs, cppo-
size Van Metres Furniture store
February 28-tf.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23

II every man profted by his own mis-
takes sc should all be rich
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23
Current News.

Kansas Csty has an organization.
known as the Employers Protection.
Association. which Is worthy OF note.
In that II indicates possible important
development OF the controversy and at-
tendant troubles between capital ana
labor Though but recently founded the
association has grown very rapidly anu
Is now powerful. for Il has on It's mem
bership roll the more important em-
ployes OF labor OF the city. excepting
those Of the implement and packing
house districts. The purpose Oh tne as
ISOLATION. as explained by its Officers.
Is 10 afford protection against certain
demands often made by labor unions.
IL Is not. on the other hand. opposed 70
the organization OF l@ooI.
The association has alrea1y nad op-
portunitv 10 act. When. few days ago.
union men assaulted a party OF non
union men. the association promptly
offered $500 reward for the arrest and
conviction OF the men or any OF the
men responsible for the trouble. The
police board OF Kansas City promised
20 cooperate with the association In
its efforts TO sec that the law IS main
tanned. and showed on this occasion
that II was in earnest by causing ex-
tensive transfers because the police
seemed 10 be at fault.
King Edward. during his recent stay
1T Lisbon drew attention in one Of his
public utteranccs 20 a fact OF which
but few are apparently aware. namely
that Portugal. in spite OF it's diminu-
tive size and relatively small popuin-
tion. is one Of the greatest colonia
Powers o. the world. In fact. only Eng
land. France and Germany have large
colonial empires than Portugal. who's
oversee diminiOns comprise an are
of considerably over 100000 squar
miles. as compared with Germany's J.
0c7 900 square miles. Frances 4.5olVo
and Engiand's 1116S.oO9. After Portu
gal canes Holland. wit, ~solonics Gov
ering an area of 7S3 .O0G square miles
Both Portugal and Holland ranke
hitter Spain as a colonial Power pric
20 the latter's war with the Unite
States in 1898. But today Spain has n
colonies left to speak Of. save Re
stray remnants on the northern an
west coast Of Africa.
Until a few days ago John Wan
maker was believed TO carry more II
insurance than any other America
his amount being $1,000. 00e. Now
has been outstripped by his son 70
man. who. in addition 20 LIE nili'
which he carried for some time. Ia
taken out another policy for an ecu
amount
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Reward -
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured -
Halls Catarrh Cure.
J. CHENEY + Co. Props. Toledo. o.
We tho unl s-signed. have knownF. J. Che
new for the lgel l5ye1rs. and believe him per-
fectly honorable ina all business transactions
and financially able % carry out any o5Isa-
zion madC b. their firm.
WEsr & IEUAx. Wholesale Druggists Ioleio,
Ohio.
WALDISG. kINNANtM ARvrS. Wholesale Drug
Rists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrn Cure Is taken internally, Rcs-
ms directly upon the blood and mucous SUP
faces OF the system. Price. 1Jc- per oottls.
Sold by al Druggists. Testimonials Tree
Rails Family Pills are Jhc best.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23
Run sY psssplRATion POWER.



Drring an uncomnoniy hot week OF
4 summer when BisfcD Henry G. Pot
ter resided or North Washington
square he had as guest a distin-
guished English churchm1r. n oisAcp
and member Of tho House OF Lords
The visitor was afflicted with rheDma-
tism aud was unable 20 ascend the 4
stairs from the di-ing room without
considerable suffering. The residence
VAS equipped with q hand-poNer
freight and baggage elevator. large
enough 20 Accommodate oce passen-
ger. although not ordinarily used Tor
/ that purpcsc. After noticing the evil
I dent pain caused By the stairway. IN
/ the case OF his distinguished guest x
/ occurred 20 Bishop Poster that the
freight elevator might be available
as = more convenient means % ascent
After dinner on one OF the hottest
days IN summer the experiment was
tried. The visiting bishop stepped
carefully irto the gloomy box Two
young men who had a.sO cincd vel.
and TO whom post-prandial cxertion
was ia the nature of q sore bu-cca
were pressed into service 20 haul 90
the ropes. The distinguished AID or
ficted guest wos CT portly habit
and weighed more than tie average d
stone.
The elevator was not built Tor crea
b weights. and its lifting power depend
I. ed almost exactly upon the malt
strength at the end OF tho ropes. WE
b prod gious heaving and hauNns th
q ascent was begun. Tho two fusnc
I, and painting young men looked 90 ooc
y other and had emphatic thoughte- \
q the gathered calves OF tho eccieslasti
p were disappearing up the shaft. a
p inch al a time. a deep voice toate
90 down 10 tho volunteer crew.
10 Il say. does &c run by waser-power'
= And n a gasping duet. the rep
4 ascended from below.
it Yes. my lord. by perspirati,
ne power."-Ncw York Mail and Expires
1 =.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23

powder. IL rests tac feet Cares Corns,
lsunions. Swollen sorc Hot. Gallons, Aching,
Sweating Ecet and IngrOwing Nails. Allen s
Foot-Ea,e ulaSes now or tight shoes easy
All Druggists and Shoe stores IS cents. Ac-
cept no substitute. sample mailed FREE.
Address- Allnn =. Olmsted. LeRoy. y. y.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23

FITS permanently curse. ~ ms or nervous
meas after first days use OF DR.. kline's Grea,
NerveRestorer. s2trial bottleand trestisetres
Dr. R.H. KLINE. Ltd. s3l Arch St. Phiia., "a
The fellow who speaks os his luggage
IL trylng 90 put on Tugs
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23
REFLECTIONS OF A eACHELo

The successful liar is always care
ful not 20 write them down.
when a man gets of somewhere
with a girl in the dark. that Is spon-
taneous compustiCn-
No woman IS old until she becomes
afraid % have even her children see
her as she really u.s.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23

There may be p.cnIy OF room az the sop
the ground hoor.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23

There is nothing new under the sun
Even the excuses have all been invented.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23

Piso's Cure for Consumptionis an infelllOio
medicine for coughs and cOlds.-N. ".
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove. y. j.. Feb. Il. 1909.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23

1t is possible to become sadder without
becoming wiser.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23

All creameries use butter color. Why
TER COLOR.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

oil cloth, we have In most any pattern
and price you want, white lead 5 cts.
and II cents according to the quality
you get.
IN IMPLEMENTS. Road wag-
ons s35, top buggies s55.
IN STOVES. Cook stove SIS.
steel ranges s25, heating stove from
So up. The Globe Wernicke book
case for 1925 section, save your
books by getting this case, they are
dust proof and the best you can get.
We call your attention to our fine
selection of lamps, plain and fancy,
just suit yourself, also the floor paints
and enamels, We have got something
in this line that you can make your
rooms look just like picture. Don't
you want some, if you do, please give
us call and oblige.
Very truly yours,
E. r. MOSES NERO. Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13


I am little drummer sent out by the
E. r. Moses Nero. Co. to tell you
what they can do for you. They can
sell you a set of dishes for $3.50
another set for 81, another for 50 and
another for SO. Pocelain set for
SIS, genuine china sets for S25,
Havlin china s35. We can sell you
nice cups. hand painted, per set 95
cents, Z piece chamber set for 1915,
a II piece Set for S5.95, ladies and
gents individual cups for 1S cents.
Get the Genuine Beckwith Round
Oak heating stove and you will never
regret it. We sell barb wire for
$40, mixed paint 81 gallon, roof
paint go and go cents gallon. genu-
inc, pure, boiled Linseed oil so cents
a gallon, second quality so cents a
gallon.
IN FURNITURE. Center Tables
81 apiece, rugs from IS cents up to
any price you want, carpets from %
cents up, curtains so cents a pair,
couches $3.50 and up, rocking chairs
s1.25 and up, bed springs s1.75.
iron beds s2.75, banjos $3.50, mando-
Inns So, guitars $3.50, pianos and
organs any price you want them.
Stove boards and stove art squares, in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

The city council and county COM
miSsioners have combined to bring
about a much needed improvement,
in the way of public water closets.
In the place of what We have in tina.
way now, one is to be put in the
basement of the court house for the
exclusive use of men, and one will be
put in the south part of the park for
the exclusive use of women. The
officers and especially the park man
are to look after both and keep them
in good condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

We THINK 1t about time for the
newspaper fraternity to call halt on
the extravaganza or evidences of pros
perry exhibited by some members of
the craft, or the profession will be
oyerrun. Right on the heels of Bro
Kirch of the Rush Centre Breeze
advertising money to loan, comes the
information that Garten of the Chase
Register has purchased an Auto
mobile. Then we think of Bro.
Townsley and his silk hat, and Bro.
Tunkin and his diamond as big as
an egg, and Vic Murdoch making
money enough to be congressman,
and Billie Morgan buying banks and
opera houses, we cast our eye around
to see if there is anything loose fol-
us to get.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
TALKS WITHOUT SAYING ANY THING

Harper's Weekly recently took the
following shot at Senator Hanna.
cat the conference of the National
Civic Federation in Chicago, Senator
Mark Hanna, president OF the
association, made a speech at some
length in which he managed to say
nothing of importance. In the
Same article it lauds the speeches
made by John Mitchell and Samuel
Gompers. If the above statement be
true. the voters of Ohio are certainly
easily fooled. In fact the people OF a
state that withholds the veto power
from its governor, as Ohio has done
until the late election, is little be-
hind the times anyway.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

JOE CANNON lit last Monday where
he tried to light fourteen years ago,
when Mckinley was made by Tom
Reed. All three, with Burrows of
Michigan, were the candidates for
speaker in 1889. Reed was elected,
put Mckinley at the head of the Ways
and Means committee, which practi-
calIy made him, Burrows went to the
senate later, and Joe Cannon kept
plodding on, save for one term when
ne was defeated and now he gets his
reward.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

The defeat of Tom Johnson in
Ohio, who made his campaign trip in
an automobile, seems. to indicate that
the socalled ''devil wagon" is in the
same tx that ingalls, said the Golden
rule was, viz, it has no business in
politics. We prefer to walk when
. we do any campaigning, if the thing
works that way.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Mr.. TAXPAYER. when you step up
to the treasurer to pay your taxes
don't blame the people at home fol
the raise. Our taxes due the state
are over $1,000 higher this year than
they were last year, which means
about so cents per capita. Last fall
we were told that taxes would not be
higher if Mr.. Bailey was elected.
Draw your own conclusions
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Ore in the Rosedale mines, which
are In the same district with the
Belle Proctor mines, in the Wichita
mountains, Ok. has shown a value of
from So to the ton at the surface to
S27 ton at the depth of 40 feet.
The Great Bend people interested in
the Belle Proctor mines are very con-
fident of owning valuable property.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

The other day VIM. Bolinger came
near his finish. A couple of carpen-
tiers were on a scaffold at the Bolinger
home, making some repairs, when the
scaffolding gave way and came down,
with the men on ii, on top of Mr..
Bolinger lie was bruised badly
about the head. and his chest crushed.
He is recovering, however, from the
injuries. and is able to walk about.
but does not run any foot race or do
any wrestling yet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

The Knights and Ladies of
Security held a profitable and inter
esting meeting Tuesday night. Eleven
beneficiary and five social members
were initiated. Of those who took
beneficiary certificates, all but two,
were under 35 years of age showing
low age average.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Cards are out announcing the mar
rage of Mr.. Fred Schmidt and Miss
Hattie Manke, both of the east part of
county, to take place at the German
Lutheran church, Ellinwood, on No
vember oath. A reception will be
given at the home of the groom at
n m
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

The county exhibition conmittes
has received the Sl25 from the
Worlds Fair commissioners, awarded
to Barton county On the exhibit ct the
state fair, and the county has been
reimbursed the 500 appropriated to
defray the expenses of the exhibit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

FROM the report of Samuel
Gompers made by him as president of
sehe American Federation of Labor to
the National convention at Boston this
week, Ne learn that organized labor
has increased by over 100000 the
+. past. year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Poor old Topeka. She is stagger-
ing along under floating debt that
as increasing every year. 1t is now
nearly $1,000. A recent item was
for aeafiy $500 district court costs
trying to close up the saloons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

WITH two candidates in Barton,
three in Stafford, and one in Rice,
Bob Findlay will have little hustling
30 10 to laH4 q secsaa senatorial
aemiaaton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Did you see Bill-Wm. Penn, "
mean-in Porter's show window.
is a tasty, attractive show window.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Mrs. S. S. White entertained the
Ladies and their friends of the
Christian church very pleasantly at
her home on east side Thursday
afternoon November 9Th. About 81
or 40 LADIES' were present. The
tables were beautifully decorated with
ropes of chrysanthemums, aud
delicious refreshments were served.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

w. B. Pickerill was over from
Clafiin the first of the week, confer
ing with the city officials about the
new closets to be built.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

A number of the friends and neigh.
borS of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Patton of
the End ward, dropped in on them
Tuesday evening and turned the
house upside down-not literally but
socially. 1t was Otto's 9th birth.
day anniversary, and he strongly sus-
poets his wife as being in league with
the others to make the surprise a sure
enough one.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

The ladies of the M. E. church
will serve supper at the residence OF
Mrs. Parker on Friday, the Goth; be-
ginning at 5 p. m. Everybody invit-
ed to come and get something good
at most reasonable price.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Mrs. Charles Crate. east side,
entertained the Ladies Guild Wednes-
day afternoon with delicious tea and
CONNECTIONS. The rooms were
beautifully decorated with chrysap-
themums; the color scheme being red.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Contractor Wilhide tells us the
new, east school building will be
ready for the painters by December
LIST, aud should be ready for the
schools before the first of the year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Mrs. J. Wagner, of Ness City, is
in the city taking medical treatment
from DR.. McPherson. She is staying
with G. w. Nimock's family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

G. H. Ochs, the Olmitz merchant
was over to the county seat, Thursday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13

Sock Soecken was down from
Clafin last Friday on a little Law
business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-11-13
First Published in the DHNocRAr, Oct .. 1ol
Notice of Final Settlement.
The State Of Kansas |,

The State Of Kansas
Barton County
In the Probate Court in and for said County.
In the Matter of the Estate OF A. c. Fair.
Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
eforesaid 1state are hereby notified that shall
apply TO the Probate Court, ID and for said Coun-
II, sitting At the Court House, In Great Bend
County Of DartnA, State q Kansas. on tho It'll
DAY q Dec7oer A. D. 1895, for full and AaaI
settlement e said Antste.
: 4. D. FAIR. 1xscutor Of the lzst win and tesla
pcnt Of A. C. Fair, decsased.
ezvet Bead, L., Oct. 30, A. D. 1908. 1856