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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-12-14
Japanese Smelling
Town.
[ he
Port Arthur Is Being Heavil y
Damaged Naval Force
Said To Be Disabled

Tokio. Dec. 70, 4 p. m. The
commander of the Japanese ma
vnl land battery reps rting today,
ays:
Fo Russian battleship, two
cruisers, one gunboat and one
torpedo storeship lying in Port
Arthur hagDor are completely
disa bIeG. There Is no further
necessity for bombarding the
Russian naval foice.
care now engaged shellnig the
town Of Port Arthur, which is
being heavily damaged"
Tho condition of Miss. Flor
ence Craig. which has been very
serious for week or longer, is
now much improved and yester-
day her physician expressed the
opinion that there is chance for
her recovery Rock Hill Her
aid.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-12-14
AtPnbliC Auction.

| will sell at public auction at
my home near Sapp x Roads, on
Monday, Dec. 10th, 1904, 2 fine
young mules, 2 good milk Cows,
2 spendid bnggles, 3 2-horse
wagons, and all my household and
kitchen furniture, also my farming
impliments, and other things
too numerous % mention.
M. Marlborough,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-12-14
BURNED HIS WAY TO LIBERTY


Greenville, Dec 9.-Alonzo
Smith, negro who is wanted by
the authorities here on the charge
of having attempted to crimlnally
assault negro woman some weeks
ago, was arrested Monday after
noon at Liberty and placed In the
guard house to await the arrival
of Sheriff Gilreath or deputy.
A deputy was sent over yester-
day afternoon to bring the prison
er back, but on his arrival at Lib
erty he found that the neg-o had
made his escape from the guard
house by burning out.
The officer who had Smith un-
der arrest neglected to 60 throu Oh
his pockets carefully, with the re-.
suit that he left several matches
on his person. The building Is a
wooden structure, and it was COM
paratively an easy matter to burn
he wood around the hinges to
,he door and walk out.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-12-14
NEGRO BOY SHOOTS FATHEk.

Laurens, Dec. 9.-Sam Dunlap
colored, was shot very seriously,
possibly fatally, by his boy, Sam
Dunlap, aged Is, at his homo
two miles east Of the city last
night, as the result of quarrel
between The two. He was shot
with n shotgun at close range,
most of the charge taking effect
in his abdomen.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-12-14

If Judge Parker had been elect
ed and his election bad been fol-
lowed by the big slump in the
price of cotton that has followed
4 O o Sc vel IS e. lect lon
the Republicans would hay @
takled 1t and blowed apout il until
every Democrats ear-drum
would have been sore. But now
they are dumb. What the USt
tera-Waxhaw EnteraSisa, =
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-12-14
Happenings in the State.
AS Chronicled by the Alert Cor
respondents of The Columbia
State.
DIED OF HYDROPHOBIA

Chesterfield, Dec. IA negro
woman who lived about two miles
from town died last week Of hy.
drophobia, caused by the bite of a
mad dog about 81 days before.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-12-14
The Value Of armjng lani
in Lancaster County.


Courier: "Small farms have ad-
vanced in price 100 per cent and
large plantations fully % per
cent in the last twelve months,
replied Col Leroy Springs, pre-.
sident Of Laucaster'a bank, rail
road and cotton mills, to an in
quiry by your corSes espondent as
to his views on the present value
of farming lands in this coun
ty.
Mr.. T. S. Carter, whols doing
a fine business as II zeal ostate
broker, gave almost ideuticaliy
the same answer, the only differ
ence being, Mr.. Garter said that
the advance IN the value % large
bodies of land was from 20 to so
per cent.
These percentages are borne
out by actual sales within the
last thirty days, Of which there
have been an unprecedented
number, more plantations and
small farms changing hands
than ever before IN the history
of the county III II given length
of time.
The mention Of but fow Of
the many salea, selected almost
at random, will SHOW the phe-
nomenal advance i'll real estate
values. What is known as the
Little Place, six miles north Of
town, containing 200 acres,
which was bought year before
last for $40 an acre, sold the
otner day for $l7 per acre.
Another 200-acre plantation,
five miles from here, has just been
sold for $50 per acre. 1t could
have been bought three years
ago for half that price. An offer
of $40 an acre was refused last
week by the owner Of farm
north Of town which cost him
less than $40 per acre about ten
years ago. A young farmer
bought a small tract Of land
few miles from town last year
for 81 ,450. He declined to take
$4,000 for it day or SO ago.
The Jordan plantation, near
town, containing 5Sl acres, has
been sold at an advance Of 200
per cent on its purchase price
some years ago.
But very little land, coEpara-
lively speaking, has been sold at
public auction thus far this sea.
son. The only notable sale was
that of the Bon Z. Blackmon
place, seven or eight miles east
of Lancaster, containing about
415 acres, which was sold sales
day in this month, as noted in
this correspondence at the time.
1t brought, it will! be remember
ed, 800 per cent more than it
sold for at private sale some
years ago.
OF course lands within few
miles Of town command better
prices than those at a distance
or in remote sections. The aver
age price of farming lands
throughout the whole county
is now from SO to SO per acre,
while a year ago it was from &5
$40.
1.-the advance is confined alto.
gether to farming lands, there
being little or no change in the
value Of town property, aud is
due to good crops and good prices
for cotton.
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-12-14
AN ARTIFICIAL STONE BUILDING.

Summerton, Dec. A hand.
some new store has Just been
completed for Capers & Co.,
druggist, and they are now busy
getting in shape in their new
quarters. The building is some
thing new in this State, being
made of artificial stone, COMPOSED
of sane and Portland cement. Ii
is among the first if not the first,
to be completed in the State.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-12-14
DIED OF SELF INFLICTED WOUNDS

btED oE SELF INFLICTED WOUNDS.
Sumter, Dec. S.-Robert w.
Terry died at II o'clock this morn
ing at the Mood-Osteen infirm-
ary.
He shot himself IN this city on
the night of Nov 80 while under
the influence of whiskey. Whils
conscious the day after the shoot
ing he stated that be did not re-
member anything about it; that he
had been drinking for Cseveral
days more than he ever did, and
il was done while IN this condi-
ton. He had no reason for shoot
ing himself.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07
A GOOD POSITION
NEWS ITEMS FROM FRIENDSHIP
Interesting and Newsy Notes Picked
Up There.

Interesting and Newsy Notes Picked
Up There.
Friendship, Ga, April 6.-Miss Sara
Holley, who has been spending some
time very pleasantly with relatives in
Americas, returned home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliphant and little son
left Saturday for their home in Union,
South Carolina.
Mrs. W. B. Worthy and little daugh-
ter, Caroline, visited relatives out here
Sunday.
Mrs. Isaac Harvey returned home
Saturday from very pleasant visit to
her daughter, Mrs. G. L Richardson,
OF RichIand.
Quite number of visitors were very
pleasantly entertained Friday after
noon at the school house. Each pupil
performed his or her part of the pro-
gram very nicely.
Mrs. Martha Croxton passed through
here Saturday en- route to New Point,
where she will visit her SOD, Mr. Lee
Croxtcn.
Mr.. W, r. Dorn is in Florida this
week prospecting. He may purchase
home down there, where be will spend
the winters.
Mrs. j. s. McGarrah and Mrs. Bette
Harris passed through here last week
en- route to Dranesville, where they
will visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Mashburn spent
Saturday in Americus.
Mrs. M. P. McGarrah and Master
john Carter spent last Saturday with
Mrs. Sam OroxtoD, at Dranesville.
Mrs. Lora Logan gave the school
children most enjoyable Easter egg
hunt, Monday afternoon, on her pretty
lawn.
Mrs. Geo. Harper visited relatives in
Americus last week, returning home
Friday,
The farmers of this reighborhood
would welcome good rain and sun
shine now. The drouth and continued
cold winds are hurting the crops and
gardens very much.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07
AS TO THE STATE CONVENTION
GUARDIANSHIP.

It appears from various sources that
there is-or has been-a plan afoot to
defeat Hon. M. j. Yeomaps. the present
vice-chairman of the state executive COM
mittee, for the Craftsmanship of the
| next state cow ention.
The Constitution has not been in
cIined to give credit to the rumors
which have been sf oat during the past
few days concerning this effort, but
from what can be gathered, the evidence
is eonclu-ive tn 1t if this movement does
not materialize it will be solely because
OF the fact that its legs are not strong
enough TO carry If.
In some quarters the idea seems to be
prevalent that the state convention,
which meets here on June I, will have
nothing to do but attend to presidential
matters. The truth is, greater part
of the conyentlon's work win apply to
state and not to national matters, and
it will perhaps be we'll enough for the
public to keep this in view. A COVER.
nor, full state house ticket and the
state judiciary are to be nominated,
and platform is to be adopted dealing
with state, as we'll as with national
affairs.
From time immemoriaI the man
nominated for governor has not only
been consulted in the choice of the
chairman who is to conduct his cam
paign--but the history Of the state since
the war does not show an instance
where the chairman of a convention
has been chosen in conflict with the ex-
pressed choice of the gubern atorial
nominee.
This movement, therefore, seems to
be somewhat premature, for Governor
Terrell is at least entitled to, and will
receive, just degree of consideration
ia the premises.
Mr.. Yeomans is the vice chairman of
he committee and, by the voluntary
retirement of the chairman, is In the
natural line of promotion. He is an
active Democrat, has done valiant ser
vice for the party and, to add to his
peculiar fitness, 1t may be said that he
is personally very close to Governor
Terrell, who, to say the least of 1t, has
offered no objection to his leadership of
the campaign which is to result in the
election of Governor Terrell to succeed
That, therefore. it will be Chairman
Yeomans there seems to be no doubt -
Atlanta Constitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07
HE STANDS FOR DEMOCRACY

Since it seems to be foregone con.
c,us1on that Judge Parker is to be the
standard bearer of Democracy In the
presidential campaign, enemies of the
party slur at his dignifed silencs and
ask "What does Parker stand for?'
His life is an open book, and there
need be no misunderstanding about
what he Stands for" Only since his
election to the bench has he refrained
from active participation in current
political affairs.
In answer to one of his critics the
Houston Post proceeds as follows to
tell "What Parker stands for
SIN the first place he stands for
organized Democracy, for the party S
authoritative utterances and actions.
Differing with Mr.. Bryan, as many
Democrats did, on the financial ques-
ton, nevertheless he loyalty supported
the ticket in 1896 and 1900
"He opposed the methods of the
Republican party in the acquisition
of the Philippines; he believes ia a
tarlfffor revenue, in freedom of trade
unhampered by trusts, and in a gov.
eminent directed to the accomplishment
of the greatest good to the greatest
number instead of to the fortunes Of
class faYorites.
"His decisions reveal strong, dis
corning mind, wellbalanced and faith
full to the spirit of the law.
"What more can be asked? His
position on the Cuban and Panama
treaties? We don't know, and nobody
cares. They are settled beyond the
power of revival. What else is there
of current Issues? Nothing but his
toric party principles, to which he il
committed by lifetime of faithful
party service.
'"The most favorable feature Of
Judge Parker's candidacy is that he
has not been identified with party
| broils.
Strong party man as he is.
undoubtedly he would have been but
for the official proprlety which hello
him aloof from partisan activity. Blu
from his record previous to his eleya
ton to the bench he may be depende6
upon, when free from such restraint
to get into the thick of party fighting
Judge Parker has not been con
stantly sneering at those who may
not agree with him, as Mr.. Cleveland
has been doing, nor constantly nag
ging, as Mr.. Bryan has done, but tina
fact all the more enchances his avail
ability. He has inflicted no wounds
made no enemies, but has pursued the
even tenor of his way.
''He stands now in the good grace!
of all factions that are willing to b.
reunited upon sane and winning
platform without trying to bring
humiliation upon any man who ha
honestly stood for his conviction.
"His views are better know nov
than TIlden's, or Hancock's, or Cleve
lands, or Bryan's previous to thei
actual nomination., and better known
than those of any other present candi
date-better known, for instance, thar
the views of Mr.. Hearst, who boxed
the compass on the Cuban treaty, thu
only matter of Importance disposed o.
by the house of representatives since
he entered congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07
The soul with wings does not worry
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Best Cough Medicine for Children,

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with perfect success. For sale by all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely destroy the
whole system when entering it through
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07
A Great Sensation

There was big sensation In Lees
vile, Ind. when w. H. Brown Of that
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07
sciatic Rheumatism Cured

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gists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

The Peterborough Vledmosti calls
upon Europe to protest against the
use of melinlte by the Japanese, be-
cause the noxious gases generated by
shells filed with this explosive act 10
fatally upon those who breathe them
that they will kill thousands.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

Any man, woman or child suffering
from headache, Eiliousness or dull,
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of DeWitt.s Little Early Risers night
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well as pill. While they cleanse the
system they strengthen aud rebuild it
by their tonic effect upon the liver and
bowels. Sold by W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07
You cannot sanctIfy your sins b
calling their consequences crosses.
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

This is the year for the Democratic
party to put its best man forward, and
indications are not lacking that the
great Democratic masses are concen.
trating upon Judge Parker as that
man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

Atlanta's doubIe-barreled Parker
cubs, each the only genuine with
name blown in the bottle, continue to
w1oop up the situation. Club, No. 2,
the Cleveland contingent, makes a
great clatter but is attracting no at
tention from Georgia Democrats.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

Theodore Price, who four years ago
attempted to Sullyize the cotton
market and failed for thirteen million
dollars, has just paid up his entire
losses in full, every creditor getting
full pay. Price struck 1t rich when
the market slumped recently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
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Americus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

The New York state convention
meets April 18th. "What's the Matter
with Parker; he's all Right" will then
be the democratic slogan from Maine
to California, and it will stampede the
enemy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

If it is true that the Russian soldiers
are eating their horses in lieu of ordi
nary rations, it is lucky for them that
the Russian government hasn' adopted
automobiles for its cavalry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07
Green's August Flower

Is the most popular remedy on the globe for
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

The Houston Post predicts that "af-
ter eight years of President Parkel's
administration, no doubt the united
democracy of the whole nation will turn
to the South for his successor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

Senator Culberson has accepted an
invitation to speak at the banquet to be
given by the Iroquois club, the great
Democratic organization of Chicago,
on April 10, the anniversary of the
birth or Thomas Jefferson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

It appears to be settled that the Par
ker forces will control the State con-
Vantion in New York. This means
that the New York delegation will be
Instructed for Parker. And this
means Parker's nomination.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

Thus far, as it proclalms, the Rome
Tribune "hss sworn allegiance to no
boom but the anti Roosevelt boom, and
to no band wagon but the good old
democratic band wagon"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

Mr.. Bryan took the orders from that
Connecticut judge to ''sltdown" rather
calmly. But, as the Augusta Herald
adds, he is accustomed to il; the
people told him to sit down twice, ID
1896 and 1900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

There is talk of raising an issue to
abolish the Athens dispensary. Those
in favor of making this issue say that
the dispensary has mixed up in poll.
tics and is not serving the purpose for
which it was intended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

Only few months ago the Russian
war minister, Gen. Kuropatkin, was in
Toxic and explained to Japanese states
men the prospective aspects of war
''as if he could play with them like
cat with a mouse"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07
AMERICUs, Ga. APRIL Z. 1904.

Sumter county will assemble en-
mass in AmerIcus on Saturday, 10th,
and the candidates will join the citizens
here in royal welcome.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

The democrats of Georgia should not
he deceived as to the real live issue
before them. It is, simply, sshall the
Cleveland reorgsnizers capture the
state convention ?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-04-07

AS the Russian troops have been
"retreatlng in perfect order" since the
fighting began, the entire bunch have
probably got back to st. Petersburg
and out of danger by this time.