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Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
Military Magrte.

Emperor William has lately reviewed feathered veteran of the German arny.,~- one ol his regiments has pet .diagpie, which is full of militarism and very proud of it's parade step. Wben the kaiser visited the regimental quar- ters recently he asked for this accom- phshed bird. A French illustrated pa. per publishes picture of the incident. There Is the kaiser sitting sternly ip the saddle and there is the magpie with its martial stride and there are the officers of the regiment with mingled anxiety and pride plainly marked On all their faces.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
The Magnetic North.

The belief in the constancy of the magnetic compass to the north pole has not the least foundation in fact At ev- cry different place on the globe it points in different direction, and only one or two of them are due north. In London, for instance, it points to place about IF degrees west of north. Seventy-six years ago 1t was still further away, be- ing then 24A degrees, or a quarter of the way around to the west. In the year 1580 it pointed II degrees east. Then it began to move north till 1859, when 1t pointed due north. But it remained thus only for moment, passing around to it's greatest deflection in 160 years.
 Again it turned in 1920, and is still nov ing nearer the north. It will not reach that point fer nearly century ard half, and so 1t will go on backward and forward forever.-N. Y. Herald.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
Surprise Prizes

Given away to get the people to talk about Bixler Physical Train ing in Penmanship, the best method of instruction in the world Saves 90 per cent of time, etc. Merit Prizes, Surprise Prizes, Prize Prizes, Sure Prizes, Big Prizes, Little Prizes, Con- tingent Prize and other prizes for little folks and big folk. Send 10c for Business Penman, 12 writing notices sample rapid writing, skilled Bird Flourish, and full particulars. q Surprise Prize will be included, worth from 10c to a S1, and a S10 prize goes with each Tooth 10c order conditional
 Prof. c. Bixler,
 97 Ogden Ave,
 Chicago, III.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
Nothing But Envy.

Chicago insists that typhoid germs cannot live during the 250-mile trip to St. Louis in the drainage canal, but we know, remarks the St. Louis Re- public. that any germ native of the Windy City ir sufficiently lusty to swim the Atlantic ocean. land in Eu- rope and organize a germ trust which would greatly increase the foreign typhoid fever business.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
MULES FOR SALE.

I have another car load of broke mules ranging from IA to 16 hands high, weight 800 to 1,2OO pounds, for sale at Yelver- tons stock barn in Newport and will remain there until sold. Come and figure with me.
 w2t w. R. Ross.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
$500 REWARD

Will be paid for information establishing the guilt of the party who threw poisoned meat into my yard, thereby causing the death of my white dog.
 k. P. TETwILER.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
Horses That Rotate.

The novel house of Eugene Petit. a French architect, turns to the sun at the will of its Qcpppants. It is mount ed on steel pi[xform, which is rotated on ball bearings by pinion geared in a circular set of teeth. An ordinary three-story dwelling can be turned by two men. Water, gas and electricity are brought in through central passage and sewage finds it's exit in a similar way. Houses of this kind. costing not more than ten per cent. above the or dinary, are required for the patienta of Dr. Pellegrin, the advocate of heu- othArapy.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
HOW A TREE IS MURDERED.
An Instance Which Illustrates the Difficulty of Destroying
 One.

A gentleman of means living in sub- urban town tells how his mother once undertook to murder cherry tree, says the Chicago Chronicle q was boy at the time," he said "The tree stood on our lawn; it had been planted by my father, aud he loved it with a parental affection; but it was an eyesore to my mother, for she thought it spoiled the looks of the garden.
 She decided to murder it secretly because she knew that my father would never consent to it's removal For 8 long time she pondered, asking herself how she might kill the tree without be, ing detected, and finally she decided that she would use for her weapon boil ing water Accordingly whenever my father was away she would get a kettle and, tiptoeing out to the tree with a guilty look, she would pour boiling water upon it's roots.
 "At first the tree showed no change under this treatment. After time. though, a change began to manifest itself My fat.ss.zs ? .ss;sds efift. r't' 'essss By Jove, he said, my cherry tree seems unusually fine and hearty
 'sAnd this was fact. The more boil ing water my mother poured on the roots the moro the tree thrived and fiourished. Finally, in despair, she gave up trying to commit her vegetable mur- der
 "A florist, to whom she narrated this et vopoo e. orv ono dow louoha1 xubop h O heard it. He said 1t was no wonder the tree had gotten along so well. He de- clared that boiling water was often used on trees, as it killed off the worms and bugs molesting them"
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
A Good Sale.

"Jones has sold all of his manu. scripts and decided to stop writing"
 q should think selling them all would be an incentive to him to write more"
 'But he sold them to the junkman.* Brooklyn Life.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
Bakiug Poyder Biscuif.

To be just perfect. baking powder biscuit should begin to rise the min ute the pan is in the oven.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
Tn Keen xennons s.

Lemons will keep for a long time if placed on a shelf in cool, dry place and covered with glass tumblers.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
ROCK ISLAND A SYSTEM.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS,

We are authorized to announce the candidacy of S Brunddge Jr. for reelection to congress from the Second district, subject to the Demo- cratic primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18

Is and enrolled member of the REGULAR ARMY of telephone users, at whose disposal is placed the comprehensive system oper- ated by this Company in Texas and Arkansas, comprising 60,- 900 miles of copper metallic cir cults, affording connection with of 5000 cities and towns and 10000 subscribers in these two States, and with long distance lines reaching far dis tant points throughout the country.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18

Read the Daily and Weekly Independent
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
FOR SHERIFF.

 am a candidate for reelection to the office ot sheriff of Jackson county. subject to Demo- cratic primary, if one IS held Feehng that have discharged the duties of that office Tn such q manner as to merit your confidence, and thank ing you for your support m the past ana asklIg your help in the future If elected Il will ,Isx1 do my duty. ss Your fellow citizen, k. w. BAND1. We are authorized to announce Shell Simmons as candidate for election to the office of Sherff of Jackson county, subject to the actiongof the Democratic party. FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE. We are authorized to announce k. L. Boyce as q candidate for the office of county and probate judge of Jackson county, subject to the Demo- cratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce Otis ". Scar borough as candidate for the office of county and probate judge of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
 FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
 We are authorized to announce John D. Neal as candidate for the office of circuit clerk of Jack son county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce James S. Jones as candidate for reelection to the office of cir cult clerk of Jackson county, subject to the Dem- ocratic primary election.
 FOR TREASURER.
 We are authorized to announce Dr. F. G.. Smith as a candidate for the office of treasurer of Jack son county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce Capt. w. A. Joyce as a candidate for reelection to the office of treasurer of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
 FOR COUNTY CLERK.
 We are authorized to announce E. c. Water man as a candidate for the office of County Clerk, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce G. A Lockard as a candidate for the office of county clerk sub- ject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce George L. Rob- pson as candidate for the office of county clerk. subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce George W. Yeast as a candidate for the office of County Clerk, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 FOR ASSESSOR
 We are authorized to announce Pass1nore White as candidate for reelection to the office of assessor of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce R. L. Conditt as a candidate for the office of assessor of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic primary elec- tion.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
FOR SALE.

Residence corner Sixth and Hazel streets. Eight rooms, re- ception hall, electric lighted, bath room, hot and cold water. Inquire of
 55d20 J. VoI.KMER.
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
FOR CONSTABLE.

We are authorized to announce Robt. M. Laird as a candidate for reelection to the office of stable of Union township subject to the Demo- cratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce w. H. Carouth- Union township. subject to the Democratic pri- mary election.
 FOR MAYOR. We are authorized to announce James w. Grubbs as candidate for reelection to the office of Mayor of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.
 We are authorized to announce Charles R. Hite as a candidate for mayor of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.
 FOR CITY MARSHAL We are authorized to announce Abe Ballew as a andidate for Marshal of the city of Newport t the ensuing April election
 We are authorized to announce T. s. Stephens as candidate for reelection to the office of Mar shal of the city of Newport at the coming April election.
 FOR CITY RECORDER We are authorized to announce Riley May han as candidate for reelection to the office of April election.
 We are authorized to announce Will Whit taker as candidate for Recorder of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election.
 FOR CITY TREASURER. We are authorized to announce Will Hurley as q candidate for treasurer of the city of Newport at the ensuing April election
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce the canuldacy or w A Oldfeld for reelection to the office of prosecuting attorney, subject to the Democratic primary election
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
FOR REPRESENTATIVE. !

We are authorized to announce T. T. Ward as candidate for the office of representative of Jack son county. subject to the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce j. U. Ard as a candidate for the office of representative of Jack son county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce the candidacy of John H. Keel for reelection to the office of Rep resentative. subject to the Democratic primary election.
 We are authorized to announce George A Hllir house as a candidate for Representative of Jack son county, subject to the Democratic primary election March 26
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
FOR STATE SENATOR.

We are authorized to announce w. +. Harrison of Osceola as a candidate for the State Senate from the Twenty-ninth senatorial district. sup feet to the action of the Democratic primary election
Newport daily independent., 1904-03-18
tDEPENDENT .SY ii. VANDYKE, disher and Editor. oRT, ARKANSAS
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
 ST. l.. |. M. & S. RAILWAY.
NORTH BOUND.

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 SOUTH BOUND. No. 73, Local Freight .............. 730 a. No 7.....s................... ..... 1125 a. No ................,......... 500 a. No 11...................,... II 6:37 a. m. No 8 ............-............... 4:47 D. m. No L ie50 D.
 BATEsvILLE BRANCH. assenger Leaves. s...................... 7:UO a. Mixed .................... 11:45 a. m. Passenger Arrives es.s.......s........ s30 D. m. Mixed .................... 10:15 a.
 xssa1s- = -A 4sp@s- eaasss
 ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM Passenger AEt3ves s...', 2;2o p. m. Passena6sass Departs s................ 1920 D. zFfeight Departs .s....s..,.... 6:3o a. m. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-03-09
Delmar Locals.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Rev. j. D. Shealy is rapidly recov-
erirg from q severe sickness.
Miss Leila Shealy, who has been
confined to her room with case of
grippe, is much better
Mrs. Presley Shesly is visiting
relatives in Columbia.
Miss Quil]a E Eargle visited relatives
in Leesville last week.
Mr.. Abner Long, of the Cedar
Grove section, spent Saturday
night with his brother, Mr.. R,ddie
Roberts.
Messrs. J. o. Eargle and J. E.
Wertz, of Leesville, visited relatives
in this section yesterday.
Prof. S. S. Lindler and son, of Ella,
called to see Rev. Shealy recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Shealy, of
Fredonia, was in this section last
week.
Miss Jessie Caughman, who is,
teaching the Corlnth school in saluda
county, spent Saturday and Sunday
with her parents. She was accom-
panied by Miss Lucille Wise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L. Snealy, who
were called to the bedside of the
! formers father, have returned to
their home at Graniteville.
Dlr. and Mrs. S. S. Shesly have
returned from visit to relatives and
friends in Efingham county, Ga. It
was reported that they would make
their home in Georgia but that was
mistake.
Mr.. j. A E Shesly, who has been
at Langley for few months, has
returned home to take charge of his
farm.
The farmers are preparing their
land for another crop and from what
We can learn they will plant an aver
age crop of corn. Or farmers are
not excited over the high price of
cotton and will plant only an average
crop. This is az it should be for the
oats crop will be a failure to some
extent and the farmers will need a
larger supply of corn. Lloyd.
March 7, 1904.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-03-09

The buildings and equipments are
far below the standard. We know
of several places where the houses
are totally urft for school purposes
the walls containing holes that the
parn Get could easily skip through,
the roof is lesky, with loosely laid
plank loft for ceiling aud lights that
are greatly insufficient. Aud, too,
such buildiuge, are to be found IN
other counties than Lexington. We
would like to know how the occu-
pants of such shacks can be made
comfortable at any season? Yet the
trustees and patrons make no more
better conditions and still expect the
teachers to do good work. There
are some people We would certainly
like to see try teaching for time.
It is true that our public schools
run as long as our people will epare
their children (the average length of
schools in this county last year was
FIVE and half months, if I mistake
mott but We need a good sum to make
the necessary improvements on our
school buildings and apparatuses
We must be we'll equipped if we are
to make the best possible progress
and progress we must make at any
cost. Mack May.
March Z, 1904
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-03-09

Brooks Wingard, E. y ShesIy,. J..
Mike Eptipg, G. A. Guignard, Dr..
E. J. Etheredge, E. f. Strother, j.
L. (Bunk) kinard.
For Judge of Probate-George S.
Drafts will hold over for smother two
years.
For Clerk of Court-Samuel. B
George. Our County Treasurer, MIR.
Frank ". Shealy, is spoken of as be
coming candidate for this Office.
We will wait and see.
For Sherif-Thos. H. Caughman,
P. Henry Corley, Tyre Johns, Addison
Vansant and W. Q Jackson.
Supt. of Education-John S. Der
rick, James q. Hope and j. 3. R.
kyzer.
For Treasurer.-Frank ". Shealy
and Capt. H. A. Spann.
County Auditor-G. A. Derrick,
NJ Pickens Lindler and NJ. D. Har-
man.
For Supervisor-Geo. A. Shealy,
J. II. Counts, 6. A. Goodwin.
For County Commissioners-Geo
II. Koon from the Fork, Jno ". Fry.
G.. W. Pound, Z. A. Gardner.
For Coroner-A. O. Wilson stands
for reelection. 3.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-03-09
Peak n ews.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Mr.. George A. Swygert spent last
Friday in Newberry on business.
Mrs. Jpmes h. Hope has returned
to Lexington after a visit to her
father. Mr. J. G. Swygert.
Miss Mary Swygert is visiting her
sister, Mrs. J. H. Hope, in Lexington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bunnie Bundrick, of
Columbia, are spending few days
with relatives near Peak. They will
move to Laurens where Mr.. Bundrick
has accepted position in the whole
sale grocery store of Mr.. Brooks
Swygert.
Mrs. Betsey Settler who has been
quite sick is able to be out again.
Mr.. Ernest Eargle, of the Fork,
was in town on Saturday.
Peak was visited by a thunder
storm last week.
DR.. n. J. Kinard, veterinary sur.
geon of Ninety Six, was here last
week on professional business.
Miss Marlborough and Miss James
of Strother, visited Mrs. J. 81. Bush.
ardt last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs John Eargle spent
few days last week with the family o1
Mr.. John Wessinger, near White
Rock. K.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-03-09
Letter t. Sect Hendrix.
Lexington, S. G.

Lexington, 5. Z.
Dsar Sir: Dsvoe is worth 81 or
S. gallon. put-or; how much is
another paint worth?
Depends on how many gallons
you've get to put-on, to be equal to
one of Devoe
Mr.. J. J. Hall, Sheffield, Pa, paint
ed two houses one coat, five years
ego, lead-and oil, took 40 gallons.
Last summer bought 40 gallons
Devoe for sane houses; had 10 gallons
left.
Mr.. N. Avery. Delhi, n. Y, owns
two houses exactly alike; painted one
with Devoe; took 6 gallons. The
other with some other; took IL gal.
Ions.
Whst'd you give for those off
paints? Bear in mind, you've got to
pay for the painting.
Yours truly,
f ". Devoe & Co,
New York.
P. S. The Kaufman Drug Co., sells
our paint.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-03-09
Some Notes and Thoughts


To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Dr.. George 3 Cromer, one of the
shining lights from Newberry Col
lege, came down yesterday, Sunday,
and made very interesting talk be-
fore the High Hill congregation in
behalf of The college,.
The latest report says Mr.. R. B.
Hitler of Hilltop, and Mr. John A.
Wessinger of Ballentine, S. c., who
have been suffering from tumor of
stomach, have about made up their
minds to have an operation per-
formed. The former, Mr.. Hitler,
will go to Columbia, S. c., the latter
will 60 to Johns-Hopkine, Baltimore.
We hope for their speedy recovery.
Mr.. Editor, as the political pot is
beginning to simmer we may think
it rather early to mention the names
of the prospective candidates for
Solicitor and the various Offices of
the county who have been mentioned
in connection with these Offices.
Time moves in a hurry. The con-
stitution provides that on the fourth
Saturday in April, or during the
week in which the fourth Saturday
occurs that all the Democratic clubs
shall meet and elect delegates to the
County Conventions and nominate
one Mem Der of the County Executive
Committee. Ga the first Monday in
May the County Democratic Con-
ventions meet to elect a County
Chairman, County Executive Com
mittee, delegates to the State Con-
vention, and to nominate member
of the State Executive Committee.
The County Conventions choose the
County Executive Committee as
| recommended by the various clubs,
| the State Convention elects the State
Executive Committee as nominated
by the County Conventions. So you
see, Mr. Editor, it will not be long
before these meetings will be called,
and for the satisfaction of those who
have made up their minds to offer
themselves for the various Offices oi
the county, we give the names of the
prospective candidates for the com
ing campaign:
For Solicitor. Tomp
kins and Logan, from Richland; Nc
Simpkine, George Evans, from Edge
field; Eugene Blease, of Saluda; Geo
Bell Zimmerman, from Lexington.
For State Senator W. II
Sharpe, Hon. D. F. Efrd, and DR.. D
M. Crosson.
Members of the House-Hon. j
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-03-09
Summit N ews.
q the Editor of the Dispatch

| To the Editor OF the D1Spatch:
March is we'll on now and our
farmers are making active prepara-
tions for the seasons crop.
Several car loads of guano were
/ hauled away from here last week.
The people, generally, are using more
this year than last. I know of one
| man who will use something like IS
| sacks and runs only one plow. "A
bale to the acre" is his motto.
Those of our people who expert
mented with tobacco last year are
| not ''in it" this season. The very
low price about marketing time
brought on such expense to those
who had just begun that they will
not venture again just yet. Though,
another season may see several acres
uCQor cultl79ClOn.
Mr.. James Caughman, of Swansea,
was in town last Saturday.
If the Japs and Russians would
but load their guns with some of
| their out landish names, the war
would end with few discharges
and the slaughter would be terrific.
MIR. W. ". Taylor, formerly Of
this section, recently of Columbia,
has moved back and will work a crop
of corn and ''boxes.'
The public term of school at this
place closed on February 26:h, afcer
having run four months and one
week.
Owing to our already being en-
gagged for this year and our immense
business intereet here, We have had
to decline an offer of $1,000 q year
and expenses to act as correspondent
for one OF our leading dailies for the
Japanese-Russian war. We would
love to 60 to the front and could use
the money mighty we'll, but duty
holds US here in Lexington county.
It would almost wreck us to break
away from friends, family bonds and
business, but we just can't stand
many such offers.
This writer had the pleasure OF
attending the closing exercises OF
Mr.. r. E. Shealy's school at the
"Old Field school house near here,
on Friday night, March 4 The very
large crowd and small house pre-.
vented a good number of those
present from hearing the interesting
and we'll rendered program. Righ:
at this point most, or a good number,
of our country schools are neglected
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-03-09
Pneumonia Follows A. Geld.

but never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t stops the cough
heals and strengthens the lungs and
affords perfect security from an
attack of pneumonia. Refuse sub
stitutes. Sold by The Kaufman
Drug Go.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-03-09
HOW We DO IT.

To every customer whose pur-
chase amounts to One Dollar or more
will be given ticket in sealed en-
velope. The above premiums will
be divided into ten lots or tten num-
be,s. Customers will be given choice
of premiums from the lot number
corresponding with the tickets they
hold. Yon get sour premium before
you leave our store. There will be
lots of money saved by wise folks.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-03-09

Spring flowers and fruit trees are
blooming profusely.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-03-09
GRAND
PREMIUM SALE:
Beautiful Presents
FOR YOU.

This store has no iavorites, all peo-
pie are treated alike. and we appre-
ciate q customer who buys very little
a. well as the one who buys largely.