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The franklin Circle.

"A very interesting meeting of
the Franklin Circle was held the
third Monday in May. All the
members that were on the pro-
gramme responded with most
eXcellens papers.
Through the efforts Of our
worthy president, we have re.
ceived donation CT BOOKS from
the LEND = Hand Circle Of Bos.
ton, Mass.
A Book Reception will be given
June 9th, and we hope by this
means to add to our Library
many helpful books.
Mrs. Banks, Director.
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Marriages..

Maria Ses
Married, May %, 1904, by r.
81. Sapp, N. p, Mr.. Harvey
Ghent and Miss Dora Steele,
daughter of Mr.. VIM Steele, all
of this county.
Married, on Sunday last, May
%, 1904, Mr.. Robert Craig, of
Lando, and Miss Perry Adams,
daughter of Mr.. Benz. f. Adams,
of this place. The ceremony was
performed by Magistrate w. p.
Caskey.
Married, at this place on Sun,
day last, by Rev. +: A. Dabney,
Mr.. T. H. Alley formerly of
Rock Hill, and Miss Julia Sand.
ers, recently of Fort Mill.
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Miss Juanlta Wylie of Agnes
Scott Institute, daughter of Mayor
Wylie, is at home to spend the
sum mer vacation.
Special bargains after six
O'Clock every evening atPayseur's
open to Ten O'Clock every night.
Ice from now on ia any quaint
ty delivered at your home.
j. B. Mackorell.
Mr.. E. B. Cook and family
of Rock Hill. are visiting Mrs.
Cooks mother, Mrs. Il. Young,
Mt this place
Misses Emma and Mary Nc
Gill, of Cherokee, are visiting re
latives in the Unity section.
Miss Rachel Steele, Of Creek,
is visiting Miss Della Steele of
Rock Hill this week
Rev. j. Walter Simpson of
Bessemer City, N. c., will assist
the pastor, Rev. j. Nj. White, in
communion service at Unity next
Sabbath. Preparatory services
will begin Thursday night.
Preaching on Friday and Saturday
at II a. a., and $3.50 p. m.
Speaking of getting the worth
of your money just 60 to Payseur's.
I on just can't holp buying.
Mr.. j. t. Roddy came over
Saturday from Rock Hill on his
automobile and spentSunday here.
While hero he took q number of
our citizens on short trips over
town in his auto, the first machine
of the kind ever seen in Lancaster
and which of course attracted lots
of attention.
"A message late Sunday eve
ming summoned the family of
Maj . Miller to his bedside at DR..
Pryor's sanitarium in Chester.
They were carried over on a snec
ial train on the l.. & c.. and
reached his bedside about 8 o'clock
that night. He had had very
severe sinking spell aud his life
WAS desraired of during the night
but he rallied Monday morning
and yesterday afternoon his COZ
dition was considered about the
same as when he was moved over
to the sahitorium last Thursday.
His son, Mr.. j. A. Miller, and
his daughter, Miss Minnie Miller.
will remain with him. The 9th
sr members Of the family returns
ed home yesterday.
Five good secondhand sew
ing machines at bargain, for
cash or on time.
j. 3. Mackorell.
Mr.. aud Mrs. II j Harper of the
Elgin section have the sympathy
of their friends in the loss of their
little son, Roy, aged about IS
months, whose death occurred yes
terday. The interment will take
place in St. Luke churchyard to-
day.
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Closing Exercises Of the Grad
ed School.

ed School.
The session of the Graded
schoo! (whlte) will close next
Friday. The examinations we're
in the main finished last week.
On Thursday evening" the pu-
pills Of the three higher grades
will give an entertainment, and
on Friday morning the class ex.
ercises will be rendered, also q
debate by the Hampton Literary
Society. On Friday evening
there will be drill by the First
Grade, after which Prof. Clink-
scales Will deliver the annual
address. The class of 1904 will
then receive their certificates.
These entertainments are Civ
en- for the patrons and friends of
the school. Hence we urge all
of them to be present and give
encouragement. The exercises
will begin promptly at s 80 o.
clock in the evening, and it is
earnestly requested that all be
in the hall before that hour, so
there may be no confusion. Alb.
solute quiet is wanted during
the exercises.
The seating capacity of the
auditorium ia rather limited,
and it is necessary that parents
go earlv in order to get comfort.
able seats. A cordial welcome
is extended to all parents, pat.
rons and friends of the school.
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State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF STEP


R4J. + STEWMAM, ESQUIRE,
- ProNate Judge.
WHEREAS, Mrs Mamie Beckhsm
nade SUIT to me to grant her Letters
OF administration of the astate of and
effects OF Judson Berkham,
THESE ARE tn EREFORE To
cite and admonish all and singular the
kindred and Creditors of the s,id
Judson Bee khan. deceased, and that
they be and appear before me, in the
Court ofProbate, to be held at ..ancas.
ter onIuesday, June 9Th, 1904 next ar
ter publication thereof at IL O'Clock in
thetoret oon to show cause, if any they
nave, whN the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under n, had ,hia oiil, a.v
OF May Anno Domini 1904
j. E. STEW MAN,
orOh1'p Iu.iyo
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Ia, Ca, is visiting friends here.
See announcement of H. H.
Horton for County Auditor in this
issus.
-Payseur's, since Saturday
when he sold out to Jones &
Wltherspoon, has been a dead
cinch to close bargain hunters.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. War;
wick are visiting their son and his
family at Waxhaw, N. G.
MIR. w. j. Evans has been
appointed carrier Of r. F. d. No.
Q, vice Mr.. Manly Porter, resigns
ed.
-Payseur's entire stock must
be sold by July 1st. Come in
and get your share of bargains
waiting for you.
Mrs. T. A. Dabney visited
her son in law, Rev. j. A. Baker,
who is reported quite ill, at Halle
Mine this week.
The Carmel school at Dry
Greek taught very successfully aud
satisfactorily by Miss Ellie Robin
son the past session, closed last
Friday.
The June term Of court be.
gins June27th. The jury will be
, drawn June 7th in the Clerks of .
flee at IL o'clock. The drawing
is public.
Several from town attended
children's day at St. Luke last
Sunday and were highly pleased
with the exercises.
-Hays you been tc Paysenr's
since his Everything Store has
fallen into new hands2 If not
como now. Big bargains are be-
ing offered.
The regular spring examina-
tion of applicants for teachers
certificates came off in the county
court house last Friday. Sixteen
applicants appeared -four white,
and twelve colored The colored
applicants only tried for second
grade certificates.
Prof. w. P. Robinson, prin-
eipal Of the Troy Presbyterlal
school, is at home to spend the
summer vacation with his parents,
MIR. and Mrs N. P. Robinson.
He has been unanimously re elect
ed principal with an increase Of
salary.
Mr.. Wilson Rowell of o. K. =,
was in to Sn this woek selling some
of his fine country raised hams.
Oae weighed 81 pounds. Mr..
Rowell sold 500. worth of sweet
potatoes from one acre the past
season. Mr.. Rowell plants but
little cotton. He doesn't think
there is much profit in it even at
present prices.
ALI patrons indebted to me
for mail boxes on X. F. D. Nos.
1 and Q will please settle at once
for same, as it must all be paid in
before June 1st. Please pay at
once to j. B Mackorell or Manly
j. Porter, agent.
The appeal in the case of w.
b. Cauthen, ct al, appellants, vs..
Emma Cauthen, ct al, respondents,
was argued in the Supreme court
Monday. Mr. J.T. Green for ap-
peliants, Mr.. Ernest Moore for
respondents.
Foley's Honey and Tar pecu.
liarly adapted for asthma, bron.
chi'ls and hoarseness. Sold by
Funderburk Pharmacy.
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Local hAatsSrs

APPOINTMENTS OF REV. ]. NJ. WHITE.
Unity, lst and Sd Sabbath.
Gills Creek, ~ ann 4th Sabbatb II
a. M.
Pleasant Hill, "a and 4th Sabbath.
4p. m.
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Notice..

Notice Is hereby given that on the
6ih day of June, 1904. the undersigned
Will file his final return as adminis-
traitor of the estate of JamesJ Massey
deceased, and will make application
to The Judge of PrOba e, of Lane aster
county, South Carolina. for Il final
dis -harge as such administrator at 10
o'clD Dck a. m on said date.
May 9Th, 1904. F.R. Massey.
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GOOD CLOTHING BUSINESS

We doing good clothing business this We
best stock the prices in Lam
caster You ought those 81 so suits selling
and those 5000 suits 5000 Special cAdrens SUITS wool
cashmere worth 50 So running only $3.50 Mems Job
lot pants worth ST. special price cassimer pants
S190 We have great line of boys knee pntsS
20 to 75c. Good chlrens suits price
from 1Oc up
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Notice OF Final DISCHARGE.

Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day Of May 1904, the undersigned,
as Executor of the estate Of Evan Rol.
lin3s deceased. will fire his fina, re
tura and Settlement and make appli>
cation to the Probate Court for the
County OF Lancaster, State of South
Carolina for final discharge as such
Executor.
April25, 1304.-lm,
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Cherry & Co
IreSpaSS Notice.

All per ons are warned rot to tres.
pass by fishing hunting or in any
other Way on the lands Of tn. under
signed on Cane CIcek and bordering
on Il 81 G Railroad in 'anc Greek
township The law " i'll be rigidIy
enforced against al persons disregard
ing this notice. w. b. Eiyler,
w. j. Cunningham
Il. Cunniu CHAM.
,oo, Il. X. Cunningham.
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They Come and Go.

We have Just received another
large shipment of the Heart and
Arrow Brand Shoes, every pair
of them guaranteed, also line of
the Mems King Bee Dress shoes,
better than ever. Be sure and see
them before you buy.
Respectfully,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02
japanese and Russian Reserves.

The japanese reserves respond to the call
to the colors with enthusiasm, and are es-
corted to the barracks by crowds of friends
and admirers. The Russian reserves have
to be rounded up like rebellious long horns
on a Texas plain, and dubbed to the
appointed places. Much is told in this. On
the one hand we see a people united in a
cause and eager to make sacrifice to pro-
mote it, and on the other hand a people
with small knowledge of what the war is
about and indifferent to the result from the
little knowledge that they have. The Rus
SLAMS in arms In Manchuria fight with cour-
age because they are in the presence of the
foe; and that, to all men, is an inspiration.
But the Russians at home, and especially
the Russians of Europe, have no stomach
for what is going on at the behest of the
coterie of despots at ST. Petersburg.
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A Permanent Exposition.

With the closing of the fair at st. Louis
arises anew the question of what is to be
done with the framework of the govern
ment building there. 1t has been pro-
posed to bring the materials to Washing
ton and erect them anew here preparatory
to the reproduction of the building in per-
manent materials. Inasmuch as the project
was preached by the supervising architect
of the treasury it Is to be assumed that
the scheme is in every way feasible, and
that all that is needed is sufficient appro-
priation by Congress.
The re-ereetion of the government build
ing in this city is planned as first move
toward the establishment here of what may
be styled permanent exposition. repre-
seiiting the arts and industries of the states
os the Union Such a display has been
urged by many people for years. 1t Is be-
lieyed that it. would prove a great educat tor,
would draw large numbers of tourists here
from all parts of the country. and would
give them an adequate idea of the real re-
sources of the whole country.
There is plenty of room here for such a
national fair. The reclaimed lands of the
Potomac, officially known as Potomac
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Park. have been held in mind by the
citizens for years as an appropriate place
for an assemblage of state buildings. CEN
tering around federal building. If the
government would set the Initiative by ap-
propriating for the removal and perma-
nent reproduction of its building at ST.
Louis and would inform the states that
the land for their representations would be
freely given. under appropriate restrictions.
there is no doubt that in short time the
example would be followed by the states
themselves. 1t would need but little to
persuade them to spend money to establish
and maintain here strictly representative
displays of their products. resources ana
manufactures. kept up to- date and On
high plane of attractfveness.
There is no measuring the educational and
practical advantage of having such a per-
manent display here. Architecturally 1t
would add to the beauties of the city, pro-
vided the government kept close watch to
prevent the construction of freak or fiimsy
buildings. 1t would be to the advantage of
each state in the degree that the display
was intelligently planned and replenished
from time to time. There Is not state
that today does not seek desirable immi-
grants. whether among the workers or the
business men. Here would be a common
ground for the voicing of their appeals, the
spreading forth of their advantages, the
display of tangible proofs of their pros
perity. Visitors from abroad would unques-
tiopably be impressed by the exhibition.
They would find the aggregation of state
buildings vast Industrial agricultural and
educational map of the Union.
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A Society Of the WestP

From the st. Louis Republic
Does the country adjacent to the west Of
the Mississippi river, from the northern
limits of the United States to the southern
does the whole western territory need An
ORGANIZATION among its merchants and man.
ufacturers to combat the pronounced pro-
vincialism of the Atlantic seaboard capt.
taiists and traders? Circumstances make
1t apparent; for the right good will mani
rested by the west toward the east fails Of
rec1procation and seems to invite only
pharisaical contempt for native ability and
energy. The west courts the east COM
mends. exploits and favors the east, bear
ing no malice or envy pressing no compe-
tition and depreciating nothing of quality.
In return it gets something like neglect
The business men of the east reap profits
from western business; but they are not
interested in the development of the west
ern territory and they doubt that there is
any character whatever in western talent
or enthusiasm. They believe, in their ig-
norance, that the west is only semi-civiliz-
ed, Is coarse and incapable. They buy let
tiers of credit with profits from western
sales, and then set sail for Europe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02
Christmas Shopping

Christmas is little more than three
weeks off. Every present indication points
to a remarkably heavy buying season. The
stores, it is certain, will be more and more
crowded from now until the very close of
business on the night of the oath. Thronged
they are today. the customer will find
1t daily more difficult to move around in
them until the season ends, Thus there
will be increasing trSuble in getting served
and, point never to be overlooked a de-
creasing chance of finding the right article,
just suitable for the gift in mind. 1t is not
to be forgotten that the merchants buy
their Christmas stocks months ahead. They
calculate on the probable demand and pur-
chase accordingly. If certain line or ar
ticle proves exceptionally popular they can
not easily replenish the stock. Every
wholesale house is rushed with work pro-
viding for later demands and every retail
store in the country is just as urgent as
any other for additional supplies So there
is danger that the late Corners at the coun-
tiers will find the stocks more or less de-
peted, the range of choice narrowed and
cause for disappointment in many ways
There is nothing less satisfactory to either
buyer or seller than to have the rush for
Christmas goods postponed until the end
Nobody is wholly satisfied. The early bird
gets the worm in this case as in others
The man or woman who sits down care
fully to plan the Christmas buying in ad-
vance and Systematically proceeds to nuke
the selections and purchases three or four
weeks ahead of December % is far better
off than the procrastinator. and is helping
the merchant in his effort to please his
customers.
preliminary journey through one of the
big stores of Washington tomorrow will be
instructive. 1t will suggest many appro-
PIRATE gifts. 1t is impossible to keep pace
with the manufacture of novelties and
new forms of old goods short of such a
visit of inspection. The wise shopper how
ever, always reads the advertisements at
this time of year above all other seasons,
to see what the merchants are offering and
where lie the lines of least resistance in
selecting and purchasing. Considering the
vast sums spent in Christmas shopping
there is really no more important matter
now printed than these trade announce
ments
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Port Arthur.

All accounts of the latest lighting at
Port Arthur indicate that the Japanese
have at last taken position of great i'm
portance. although the Russian authori-
ties do not admit the capture of 203-Meter
Hill. They acknowledge. however that IL
the japanese have in fact taken this fort
they Will be able to command the harbor,
provided they can mount heavy guns
there. The capture of this hill has appar-
entity been attended with the greatest
difficulty and sacrifice. Already reports
have come stating that the Russians are
trying to retake the position. But 1t is
to be questioned IL they have the men
sufficient for such an assault. There seems
to be no doubt that the besiegers out
number the Russians many times and are
able to throw q much heavier force upon
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any given point. In such case 1t is hardly
likely that the Russians can force the po-
sition II the taking of 1T cost the Japs in
all $1,000 men, as the dispatches have
stated. Indeed, 1t has been recently as
serted that Stoessers total available force
within Port Arthur is not as much as
one-half of $4,000.
1t Is earnestly to be hoped that the
Japanese have taken position which
will give them dominance over Port Ar
thur. The early fall of that town is de-
manded in the interests of humanity.
Further slaughter there serves no good
end The Russian position is hopeless.
There is no possibility of rescue through
the cooperation of General Kuropatkin's
army, now held. back by a strong Jap
anese force long distance north of the
beleaguered city. Nor is there hope in
the Baltic sea squadron, now making its
way slowly through the Indian ocean.
The first division of the second Pacific
squadron" is far short of the available
Japanese naval strength. Even il some
Russian vessels should succeed in forcing
their way through the blockading line,
while they might supply reinforcements
of sailors and guns, they could hardly
long postpone the day of surrender
If the season were not SO far advanced.
If this situation at Port Arthur existed in
the beginning of spring, there might be
some chance that the fall of the city
could be delayed until the army of the
north was ready to strike a decisive blow
at the Japanese forces there. But at the
rate of present progression it is virtually
certain that the beleaguered city will fall
long before the state of the weather and
the size of his army warrant Kuropatkin
in assuming the aggressive. In these cir
cumstances further resistance at Port Ar
thur is wastefuI and useless.
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The Result in Missouri.

In an interview on Wednesday with re-
porter of The Star, Mr.. T. J. Atkins, the
member of the republican national commits
tee from Missouri, said:
II am confident Missouri will be a repub-
lican state in the future. The wealth and
business of the state are with the republic
cans. The large interests in all directions
are that way. Besides this, Missouri is get
ting thousands of immigrants each year
from northern states. and these are adding
to the republican majority One good effect
of the election will be the spirit it will give
to half-hearted republicans who for years
have felt that they had no chance in the
state. and have voted with the democrats
at times. These men will now make good
workers for the republican party
The overturn in Missouri last month was
something extraordinary, and. naturally,
Mr.. Atkins. who was prominent in the fight,
feels elated, and confident as to the future.
He may, or he may not, be safe in his pre-
diction. In the state race the people voted
on personal character rather than on poll
tics. Mr.. Folk, democrat, was elected
governor because of his war on boodlers,
while his associates on the ticket, with less
recommendation to favor, were defeated.
If every man of them had been of his quality
personally the whole ticket would probably
have won. 1t was not square contest be-
tween republicanism and democracy, but
one respecting clean local government with
clean men at the head.
What Mr.. Atkins says about the thousands
of men who of late years have come into
Missouri from northern states and are vot-
ing with the republicans on national issues
is exceedingly interesting, and it refutes
the assertion so often made as respects the
solid south. We have been told over and
again that when the northern repub-
llcan moves south he at once becomes
democrat; that however he may feel on the
question of finance and the tariff and ex-
pansion, he joins the democracy because Of
its attitude on the race question. He may
abhor free silver, and free trade, and the
policy of scuttle, but will vote for the ma
tional candidates of the party which advo-
Gates those policies simply for the reason
that it stands for local policies of which he
approves.
Evidently the new immigration to Mis-
souri, is not Of this kind. Some of these new
voters must have voted for Folk, because
ne was heavily cut by the machine men of
his own party. But being republicans on
national issues. they at the same time cast
their votes for the ticket standing for those
issues. Because they wanted Folk for gov
ernor on a platform demanding clean local
government did not warrant them, as they
their duty, in Voting for national can
didates running on platform denouncing
protection as robbery, and advocating scut-
tie in the Philippines
The Missouri vote studied in this light is
vastly instructive and it leaves precious
little of the assertions and contentious of
certain class of southern politicians.