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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-17
Nearing the End.

Cheefoo, Aug. 9.-The firing at
Port Arthur which was heard here
from 1920 last night continued at
most frequent intervals until $3.50 this
morning. The firing was heavy and
was heard here distinctly. A junk,
.ich left Port Arthur Aug. 6, arriv-
ed today. Those aboard report that
nothing has occurred except desultory
exchanges of shots since July 2S.
RUSSIANS ARE RETREATING.
Toxic, Aug. ga report reached
here today that the Russian force
near Liao Yang is retreating to the
north through Chang Tien on the
road to Mukden, leaving the cavalry
alone to act as rear guard. The re-
port is not confirmed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-17

Pay your dues to the Dispatch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-17
a New Potato Plant.

The State Department has recei7-
ed report from United States Con-
sui Haynes, at Rouen, Frence, upon
new white potato. Mr.. Haynes
says this wild aquatic vegetable wss
introduced from the banks OF the
river Mercedes, Uruguay, and was
distributed in France by a French
professor. In its original state the
tubercle is very bitter, but the pro.
fessor pronounces the results of four
years of experiments with it mar
velous. The consul says the leaves
are small and slender, some what like
those of the Irish potato, and the
flowers are abundant, of pale violet
color, and very odorous, the perfume
resembling that of jasmine. New
stems branch off in every direction
all the year, and after one planting
the plant perpetuates itself from
broken roots left in the soil.
The consul concludes his report
by stating that there are three vari'.
ties characterized by the color cf the
skin, the yellow, the rose and the
violet. The last, which is best: for
human consumption, presents the
following characteristics: Enormous
and uninterrupted production, ab-
solute immunity from cryptogamic
maladiee, delicious favor (much ap-
precisted by animals,) adaptability
to moist soil and easy culture. The
vegetable proper (that Is, the tuber-
cle) weighs from one to two and one
half pounds, and has yellowish,
wrinkled skin, covered with lenticels,
which disappear after culture. The
pulp, when cooked, has a slight
greenish color.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-17
Wednesday, August II. 1904.
DUTY Of Democrats.
A Neuro Will Run Against Lever,

Columbia, S G, Aug 4 4-(Special }
Urgent reqce-'" to tbs Democratic
voters to regi,rr aid vote IN the
general eleceso:s '.sa neing msde oy
Congressman Lever Of this district
Mr.. Lever has just received word
from Orangeburg that the Repuo-
licsns have again put GUITAR opponent
the negro Dantzler being tie dummy
this time as before. It is clear case
Of unseat the Democrat and it is evil
dent that it is not the contest money
that Daptzler is after this time.
Everywhere that MIR. Lever speaks
he urges this registration and voting
in the general election and so far the
results have been good.
Mr.. Lever said today that from his
knowledge of the working of the
msjority in Washington, he would
say that they would not hesitate to
turn out every South Carolina con-
sressmsn where there was a contest
should their majority this year be too
small for effective work. For this
reason be wanted to go there with as
large vote in the general election
as possible. Last time he could only
show up vote Of about $500 for the
entire district and he should have
Shown up at least 10000 or $4,000
votes.
Somo time ago General Jones, the
state chairman, issued a circular to
the people warning them to be on
their guard against this very thing
and it seems that the Republicans in
this State are determined to force the
issue. The registration books Tor
those not registered vii! be open only
three times more between now and
the second week in November, being
the first Monday in each mont and
it is the purpose Of several l0blic-
spirited citizens Of Columbia to take
the matter up with these and urge
th-m to register. Those that are
alrea 1y registered will be urged to
turn out on the day of the general
election 30 that large vote will be
polled and the district will continue
to be represented by Democrat
Exchange.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-17
Gilbert, S G.
Cured by chambeclaia's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.

"A short time ago was taken with a
violent attack of dlarrhoea and believe l
would have died if I had not gotten re-
ief,' says John J. Patton, leading
citizen of Patton, Ala. ga friend re-
commended Chamberlain Colic, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. bought a
TWENTY-FIVE cent bottle and after taking
three doses of it was entirely cured. I
consider it the best remedy in the
world for bowel complaints. For sale
by The Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-17
The States Finances.

The states finances are now IN fair
lv good condition since the loan Of
$500 900 was made few weeks age,
and here is now on hand about 5000 :,
600 Of this. It isoestimated that this
will run the state easily until taxes
begin TO come in, which will be about
November Is.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-17
a Family Reunion.
, The Editor of the Dispatch:

10 Il0 HOitOI VI 1oo DieC@'SS'
Bright and early last Thursday
morning, the Ash of August, as God
was calling man to duty, We rose
from our slumbers and was soon pre-
pairing to 90 on journey, and soon
we left our homes and were on the
rough road heading toward Saluds
river. After watching the wheels OF
our vehicle make their revolutions for
about two hours CATER crossing TIE
river,) we arrived at the home of
Mr.. Daniel Shesly and wife, Sallie,
where family reunion was to take
place.
II q short time after our arrival
Very near all of the family had
gathered; but ere long all who
we're present was called in the house
where We had the pleasure of hear
log the sweet music OF string
baad, which revived our aged pa
rents very much. The band had
scarcely ended before some one was
seated at the organ ready for all to
mingle together in the sweet songs
of Zon. After singing a short time'
mid day was at hand, then we were
ali called out in the yard to take a
march. First We passed barrel OF
lemonade and there We drank to our
satisfaction. But, oh! look down
there in the grove under those beau
tiful shade trees is table just load
ed down with the very best OF eat
ab!es, 10 which all were invited
Thanks were returned to our Maker
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-08-17
This Will Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, cure Feverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Summer Bowel Troubles, Teething
Disorders, cleanse and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms, They
never fail. Over 10000 testimonials
At all druggists. 25c. Sample FREE.
Address. Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy,
n. Y. 42
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01
The Races
To be the Best

Every detail has been completed fer
the races at this place next week, and
the officers Of the Association certain
~ deserve credit for the efforts they
have made to make this tie greatest
meeting IN the circuit. IL present
indications are any guide there will
not be less Than 1000 people in at
tendance. Aud we'll it should be,
for the encouragement of fast horses is
not only a benefit to the rating people
but gives the county prestage that
should be the pride Of every citizen.
The officers have .orke,i INCREASINGLY
to procure the best horses in the
county, and in SO doing they have
made the Devils Lake meet second to
no minor track in the county. Every
citizen in the county should be pres-
ent by all means and thus show his
appreciation of the work of the asso-
citation At the danger of repetition,
we again state that the meeting next
week will have the speediest ho1ses in
the northwest and that the three DAYS
will be filled with interesting and ex-
citing contests, the greatest sver Of
fered the people of this county.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01
THE | LOCAL. FIELD,

Editor Chambers came down from
the Ferry Tuesday get;a tooth
pulleu.
For sale-Good surrey, nearly new.
]. E. Watt.
Several Devils Lake families have
moved to the Chautauqua grounds for
the session.
The First National Bank loans
money on stock and farms at lowest
rates. I. .'s5.s5.
Conductor superintendent Jack
Lannin returned Sunday from an ex
tended trip through Iowa and eastern
points. .:s.'
Wanted. Boarders and roomers.
Residence No. 200, west Sixth street !.
Mrs F. Beauchamp. TIFF
Alex Mclean was down from his
Penn farm Tuesday making arrange
ments to camp at Chautauqua. He
will move his familj to the grounds
the first Of the week and enjoy few
week' s outing.
s4 Greenwood lots are sold cut1igut-
not for SO years but for al time.
Talk With Q. Baughman. 1891
5 Services will be suspended in the
Church Of the Advent after July srd,
until August 14th, thus affording the
Rector to take his yearly vacation.
NJ. Nerbv the blind piano turner
will answer all orders eft at Gilbert
SOB q Anderson's furniture
store 17-tf
W. W. Wilson, the abstracter,
went to Bottineau last week and at
tended the races. He also assisted
the local band boys there in their pro-
grams. &
Peaches, plums, apricots, cherries
arriving daily at w. <. Nimno's.
Phone 254. Prompt delivery a
speciality.
Rev. .. F.. Jones returned Wednes-
day from Lakota where he has been
aiding a local committee in soliciting
funds for new Episcopal lectory.
The first day out 1000 was secured,
and the rectory will be built at once.
Is & 'Ht y
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01

Inc Lakota people ore very anxious
for Rev. Jones to remove to that place
and occupy the new building when
completed.
Wanted. Girl for general house
work. Apply to Mrs. G. a.
Dodge. 17tf
Wanted. Girl for light house
work at Chautauqua, goou wages,
apply TO Mrs. |. Glerum, city. 17tf
I. J. Wehe, the rising young at
torney Of Edmore, was in the city
Tuesday. attending to some business
before the district Judge.
It will pay you to figure with Mann
q Son on groceries. SIS
]. c. Garner, formerly a business
man Of Devils Lake, and Attorney
Meagher we're in the city the first Of
the week, Strengthening up some old
real estate deals Of Mr.. Garner's.
Mankato Commercial College,
Mankato, MINI, wish your presence
Sept. s. They pay your fare Write
them. @ n 5is
You can save money on groceries at
Mann s..
The postal authorities at Washing
ton, recognizing the liabilities Of
post masters to make mistakes in
getting letters in wrong boxes. have
fixed a penalty Of 5000 on persons
taking mail out Of the Office; and il
they should have other than their
own, must return it at once. It also
includes newspapers. The excuse
that it is the postmaster fault cuts
no ice. z e.
Mann's department store will close
at $50 p m Every evening except
Saturdays during the Chautauqua
season.
July Fourth in this city and at
Chautauqua will be one of the largest
events Of the kind in the history Of
the state. The Chautauqua manage
ment has determined to give its
patrons one Of the best days possible,
and as q result there will be pIacti-
|cally a continuous performance from
sun rise until near midnight. The
band concerts will be Of the most in
spring character, while the Nightin-
gale Colored Quartet, assisted by
Madam Virginia Green. the queen Of
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01
Some New
County Bridges

Bids will be opened at the regular
meeting OF the beard of county COM
missioners July 6, for the construc-
tion Of IA steel bridges as follows:
Three in Highland township. in
Fancher, in Triumph, in Cato. 1
between DeGroat ard Webster, in
Sullivan, in Cleveland, l in Fresh
water and ip Grand Harbor. z
County Auditor Eich has teen busy
this week preparing plans and speci-
fcations for the bridges. Eich is one
of the handiest men the county ever
had in the auditors office. His
literary ability is shown IN the terse
and complete manner in which he
writes the commission proceedings
generally little bit slow in get
ting them out-but the diction is fine
when he does get through. His pen
manship is superb and his signature
on the lower left hand corner of a
county warrant looks good to the
fellow who gets the warrant. he is
also pretty good lawyer although
not admitted to the bar-and is al
ways prepared to give the commits
Esioners legal advice on how to pro-
eed-legally-on short notice. Being
also splendid draughsman, the com
inissioners requested him to draw
plans Of these new bridges-which he
has done-t thereby saving the county
a good sum. It will be seen by this
that it requires a great many other
qualifications besides being good
keeper of records to fill the Office of
county auditor Ramsey county is
indeed fortunate in having a man
like Emil Eich in this department.,
and if the voters are wise they will
insist upon his staying theie--as lorg
as he will serve.
Hail insurance, st. Paul Fire &
Marine company. Rates reduced,
notes taken for premium. Rams ey
County National Bank. lift
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01

The Union Commercial col.
.lege, Grand Forks, N. D., is Of
fering to all students who enroll
before the first of November,
two months tuition free. Book !.
keeping, Banking, Correspoll-
dence, Arithmetic, Shorthand.
TypeWrifing, Penrnanship, etc,
are taught in q thorough man
ner. The Union Commercial
College IS the largest and best
equipped Business and Short
hand school ia the State Ii
YOU are interested in securing q
practical business training, send
TOR their handsomely illustrated
and free catalogue. s713
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01

with the secretary of the interior,
and applicable only to non timbered
land. The abstract of tile has been
approved in advance, by the land de-
partment, rendering it the equivalent
of certified scrip. It meets exactly
the requirements of stocklnen and
ranchmen. We are Offering this scrip
at attractive pricess, and will be
pleased to make quotations to interest
ed parties. In writing state the
acreage wanted.
The Collins Land Co.,
14-17 Helena, Mont.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01

colored sopranists, will render the
songs of slave days. There will be
one of the greatest Fourth of July
orations ever delivered on an Amer
can platform. A game Of base ball
in the aftelnoo between the Devils
Lake team and the Boston Bloomer
Girls, and sensational balloon as
cension with two parachute drols, one
by trained dog aeranont. the other
by man from heighth of 4, 900
feet, will be tie afternoon program
In the evening there will be pat,io-
tic program in the auditorium and
the POWELL Portfolio Repertoire com.
pany will appear in one of the great
est plays Of the year. The evening
will close with magnificent fireworks
representing the great bombardment
of Port Arthur, with two hours of a
veritabIe sea Of fire on the lake front.
What more is necessary to make this
the greatest day in the history Of
North Dakota ?
Hail insurance. st. Paul Fire 8
Marine company. Rates reduced,
notes taken for premium. Ramsey
County National Bank. Tiff
Manu- & Son pay is cents per dozen
for fresh eggs.
Shelled corn, 5000 per ton
at National Elevator.
ll7-l9 I. ]. Gagan, agent.
TenBroeck Whiprls has returned
from several months stay in Arr
iona. and mas improved wonderfully
in health.
Hail insurance, st. Paul Fire &
Marine company. Rates reduced.
notes taken for premium. Ramsey
County National Bank. 17tf
1000 pair Of w. L. Douglass shoes
just received at Mann's.
Episcopal Church. July 3rd. Com
munion at 500 a. M. Holy Commun-
ion aud Sermon at Il 200 a. N.
All the new styles in the W. i.
Douglass $3.50 shoes for men, at
Mann's !.
Hail insurance, st. Paul Fire &
Marine company. Rates reduced,
notes taken for premium Ramsey
County National Bank. 17tf
Eiler's big pavilion Rip Van Win
kle company 80 people Pullman
cars high class specialtias special
scenery and calcium effects superb
band and orchestra will exhibit at
Devils Lake, Monday, July 18th, nm
idel canvas, presenting Washington
Irving s beautiful story in s acts
with every attention to letsil This
company carries one of the finest
bands on the road, presenting Mr..
Harry Jeifers enphonium soloist from
Sousa's band. Hear the band con-
cert on main street. Admission,
adults, 50 8 children. 25c; under 8
years Of age, free. Remember the
date 5Ss5 sSs 17.1tss NJ
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01

/ AN AFRAID OF HAIL of
course Jon are. every body is What
short sighted policy to run the risk
Of losing this splendid crop BY hail
when for few dollars you can take.
out sufficient insurance to keep you
going till next crop if You have the
misfortune to be struck by hail. Do
not delay. Take out policy at
once, we will carry you fors the pre-
MUM till fall. Ramsey County Ma
tional Bank. i7tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01
HAIL INSURANCE -.RATEs RE
DUCED.

You are thinking about hail insnr-
ance every farmer is, and when you
see the indications Of hail you wish
that you were Insured. Why worry,
from now till harvest when for few
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01
District Court
Adjourns to Aug. 2

The regular term of the district
conrt cons ened Monday and the
calendar was gone cvel. The attor-
neys present did not seem anxious to
try the cases. and Judge Ccwaa adj
journed the term to August 2. There
will be cases heard in chambers in
the meantime--if anything pressing
comes up. e!
Il AN AFRAID OF HAILo--ot,f
course you are. every body is. What
a short sighted policy to run the risk
Of losing this splendid crop by hail
when for few dollars you can take
out sufficient insurance to keep you.
going till next crop If You have the
misfortune to be struck By hail. DO
not delay. Take out a policy at
once, we will carry you for the pre-.
MUM till fall. Ramsey County Ma
tional Bank 17tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01

. u
The Powell Portfolio company at the
armory, July and 8 in strong plays
and good specalties. Seats on sale at
Hodgkinson' s drug store-5O cents.
For nail Insurance that Iusu1es',,
see Powell today.
Are you going to buy new suit
for the Fourth of July and the Chau-
tauqua season. Mann & Son can sell
you clothing at a big saving. Come
in and see US.
a Mrs Mary G. Bice. of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. will arrive this week
or visit to her son, Kay Bice, and
daughter, Mrs. Emil s. Eich.
Don't wait till the ominous grey
cloud appears over your growing
crops but hail-insure now with
Powell. 55ss
". u Haslam purchased Mr.. Mil
ton S interest in the White Swan res
taurant last week, and is now sole
cwner Of this popular eating house.
Lost. A gold hanting case watch
with Hampden movement last Friday
June Oath. Finder will receive lib
erai reward BY return ing same to "
q. Haslam. Tilt
Supt. Davis was over from Fort
Totten Tuesday. He says he will
have everything in readiness for the
opening Of the reservation on the date
advertised.
When our weather changes Eve
times every twenty four hours.
hedge against hail loss by policy
with Powell who only sells Insur-
ance that Insures.
Il The countS superiptendents Of the
state viii meet in Bismarck today.
Snpt Fancherr left yesterday to at :
lend the meeting.
II Geo. j. Curtis, represen ting the
Powell Portfolio repertoire company.
has been here week billing this fine
company for their appearance at
Chautauqua and the arnory during
the races. 4.
il persons are warned, under PEN
atty Of prosecution, not to tamper5
with the fence wires on my place and
on the Becker place adjoining on the
south. in Grand Harbor township
A. Q. Whipple. II
For rent. One 14xl4 up stairs
room furnished Of unfinished. Ap
ply TO M. Z. Lee or parties living
down stairs 14tf.
Hail insurance, ST. Paul Fife g.
Marine company Rates reduced.
Notes taken for premium. Ramsey
County National BANK. l7tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01
DO VOC WANT LANDS

We have secured block Of several
thousand acres Of forest reserve scrip,
made available by a special agreems ri
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-07-01

Hail insurance, st. Paul Fire &
Marine company Rates reduced,
notes taken for premium. Rams ey
County National Bank. lift
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-29
CHARGES AGAINST spRINKLE.s
Creditors Say He is TRYING to Save
Property Out of the Wreck by
Fraudulent Returns.

Especial to the News and Observer
Referee in. Bankruptcy j. A. Alexan-
der, of Winston, held court here
in case of bankruptcy. S. F..
Sprinkle, of Reidsville, who was re-
Gently convicted in the Federal Court
of defrauding the government in wills
key transactions, and sentenced to
the penitentiary but took an appeal
giving bond, had made application
Tor MS discharge in bankruptcy.
Messrs. l.. M. Swink and A. E. Hol-
ton, OF Winston, opposed the dis
charge. Representing creditors, they
claimed that Sprinkle, in his schedule
or property had fraudulently omitted
several tracts of land, which were in
ms Wlfe's name, but had been pur-
chased with his money, and that he
possessed large amount of personal
property he had failed to give in. The
whole amount of real and personally
is claimed to be between $1,000 and
4zo,0OO. Judge Bynum and q. S.
ferguson filed a demurrer for
sprinkle, but after argument, Referee
alexander decided to hear testimony
Tor the creditors, and adjourned the
nearing until Wednesday, 1t will be
heard tomorrow at Reidsville. where
the creditors stated they would intro
uuce great many witnesses to prove
their charges
An interesting case heard by Judge
Boyd was an application by w. d.
Hardy, OF Norfolk, late receiver for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-29

the Dan River Lumber Company ana
the Mt. Airy q Eastern Railway
Company for an allowance Of 1000
as fees during his ten months re-
ownership of those properties His
co-receiVer was Mr.. Il. w. Wiley, Of
New York, who made no charge. Mr..
r.. r. King, of Greensboro represent
ed the corporations, and Judge w. l..
Bynum appeared for Mr. Hardy At
ter hearing a great number Of affi-
davitS on both sides, Judge Boyd de-
cided that the issue of fact joined was
so evenly balanced he did not feel in
clined to decide upon the contentious.
and he ordered that issues be made
up for trial before q jury, and the
case be certified to the regular term
of the Federal Court for trial. The
contention Of the defendant corpora
tons, which is now the Dan Valley
Lumber Company, Of which J. w.
Tunis and John A. Mills are now re-
ceivers. is that at the time Hardy was
appointed receiver it was understood
and agreed that no fees would pc
charged, as Hardy was secretary and
treasurer of the Tunis Lumber Com
pany, which was affiliated with the
compapies of which Hardy was made
receiver, and his salary with. the
Tunis Company would be sufficient
pay for his services as receiver. Hardy
denied that such was a fact, and it is
upon this question that the matter
VIII go before q jury.