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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-18

upon the bank and was struggling back
toward the water when stubby little
hand caught her and dropped her into a
bucket.
Billy Spiker found her very good eating
for his supper.
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WASHINGTON BJREAU,
TRAVELLERS ABROAD

TRAVELLERS ABROAD
Will find The Journal file follows: ,
LoNDON-U. s. Express Co., 80 Strand; Amerl-
can Express Co., Waterloo place.
DENMARK. s. Legation.
pARIS-Eagle Bureau, SO Rue Cambon. Resi-
dents visiting Paris can have their mail OF
kilograms sent Of this Bureau and the
same will be forwarded to them or held for
their arrival
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VIII Place
French Bust
Of Washington.

rendered by a joint resolution which was
among the bills which went thru In the
rush Of the windup of this session. The
donors Of this bust, which is a replica of
one destroyed by the fire at the capitol in
1851, are Count de Rochambegu, Marquis
Jouin and other citizens Of France
w w Jernarle
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from that state to the
democratic national
convention. It Is
twenty years since this
veteran of democracy
retired from the United
States senate, after
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-18
WASHINGTON GOSSIP

The alley cat" has been denounced by
Washington doctors as the latest discov-
cred carrier Of disease germs and one
of the citizens assoc
City Doctors Citations, in which the
capital abounds, has
Denounce passed formal resolu-
tons declaring for
Alley Cats. war on poor pussy.
The district commits
s1oners are besought to kill all cats which
are not licensed, and to compel the licen-
sing Of all cats not killed. There are said
to be three thousand superfuous cats in
Washington The unusually high price of
ueck furs has created great demand for
all skins which will serve as substitute
for mink, squirrel or fox
A new kind Of a life-belt has been dis
covered which may be worn under the
clothes, and is no more noticeable, when
not in use, than a
LIE Preserver chest-protector. And
yet it has the marvel
Utiitzes Gas Gus quality of at once
becoming buoyant and
For Floating. keeping the wearer
head and shoulders
above water, two seconds from the time
an accident happens. The department of
commerce and labor has received a de-
scription of the apparatus from Consul
S'oS-AAoAi,
the French coast. The belt works on the
principle of acetylene gas, which is pro-
duced by the addition Of water to car,
bide of calcium. There is device at each
end of the belt resembling cartridge, and
the water which strikes this. when the
,Wearer goes overheard, sets off the charge
of chemicals, and, by the time the victim
is ready to breathe he finds himself float
ing comfortably head and shoulders in the
air.
The secretary of war and congressional
committee appointed for the purpose ex-
pect soon to take up the matter of erect
ing the statue Of Kos
Statue OF cuszko, which is to
adorn one of the cor
koscluszko ners of Lafa yet tt e
Square, opposite the
to Be Placed. White House. Just
before its close con-
gress passed resolution authorizing the
acceptance Of a statue, to be erected at
the expense of the Polish-American citi-
zens of the United States. Theodore M.
He!inskf is, president of the central COM
mittee of Polish. organizations, and it
was thru him that the offer came. Sen
ator George P Wetmore of Rhode Island
and Representative James McCleary of
Minnesota, chairnen of the senate and
house library committees, are to act in
conjunction with the secretary of war in
choosing the site.
At the age of 50 years Henry G. Davis
Iof ack Vineri y,;oE !, ,of pnI 70 i've
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-18

At the age. of 81 years Henry G. Davis
of West Virginia has returned to active
politics, and will be one Of the delegates
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-18

a Horse steppeth on the Pastor at Noon
tide, but He Recovereth Himself and
indlteth a Psalm son the Vanity Of Life
10, Things Are at Loose Ends and We
Are as Those Who Are Thrown Out at
Second Base.
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Aged Democrat
Returns
to Politics.

serving there for twelve years. He, be-
gan his political career the years follow
ing the civil war by being elected to the
West Virginia assembly, and began at
tending national democratic conventions
in 1858.
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It has been
dangers bust of
the capitol buildi
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-02-10
Fine Progress.

We are gratifed to note the remark.
ably fine progress Miss Lucille Eird
Of this place, is usking at Elizabeth
College and Conservatory of Music,
Charlotte, N. G. She has fre queutly
received special notice and comment.
In musical entertainment given in
the college auditorium last Monday
night she received special applause
and encores on her public perform
ance with the violin.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-02-10

I have opened restaurant in the
"Old Post Office" in rear of the
Court House, and am prepared to
serve the public with first class meals
at all times.
I also will keep fresh mixed fsh
and oysters for sale. Give me coll.
Yours for trade,
4w16 John A Williams.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-02-10
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County OF Lexington.

By George S. Drafts, Esq, Probate Judge.
VTHEKEAS, SAMUEL B. GEORGE.
W G. q. =. Il &. 5 made suit TO me.
to grant HIM Letters Of Administration OF
the Estate OF and effects of Mary E. and
Elizabeth keisler deceased.
These are. therefore. to cite and admon.
ish all and singular the kindred aid
creditors OF the said NJ r. E and EIiz ,beth
Keislers, deceased that they be and APPEAR,
before me, in the Cour; OF Probate,
10 be held at Lexington, G. a., :. G., on the
10th d.y OF March, 1904, after publica-
tion hs,eof at IL o'clock III the forenoon,
to show cause, if any they have, why the
said Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand. this 4th day OF
February, Ammo Domini 1864.
GEORGE S. DRAFTS. II. 81
Probate Judge. Lexington County.
Published on the 10Th day Of February.
1904, in the Lexington Dispatch. 6~ls
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-02-10
Notice, Pensioners.

The Board OF Pensioners will meet
on the 22nd inst, ss per notice, to
finish continued business and on the
Let Monday of March next, all pension
claims will be forwarded to the State
Board for their action. So after the
22nd, there will be no further consid-
GRAFTON OF applications for pensions.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-02-10
N ew Store.

The VIM F. Furtick Company, OF
Columbia, have moved into a store
down Main street below The Murray
Drug Co., and near the Transfer
Station of the Street Railway, where
they are nicely situated and have
bargains for their customers. See
their ad. in this issue.
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For Sale.

l51 acres, about half open of fair
farming land. balance wood land; dwelling
Ssnd outbuildinss and good water; 2 miles
northeast of Leesviile Will sell privately
and if not sold will sell same on the 18th
aa7 of February, 1904, at Leeeville at
p7blic sale.
The above is known as the Mrs. Caroline
Amick place, adjoining lands Of Irwin
Risinger, the jeff Crout und DR.. Crosson
lands. apply to,
E E HALLMAN,
Summit, S. G.
January %, 1904 3w14.
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Notice.

have purchased the interest of
O. G. Able in tie firm of Able & Able,
Leesville. S. c., ard will pay all
claims against said firm. All parties
indebted to said firm will make settle
ment to me.
J. ?. Able.
FEBRUARY. 2, 1904 3w15.
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Guess Agaio.

Guess when the Eeght Day Clock
will stop, you may get Fine Dinner
Set Free. Somebody gets it on Feb
rusry 18Th, 1904. Every 25 cent
purchase entities you to a guess.
When you buy ask for ticket.
The Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-02-10
Notice Administrators Sole.

l will sell at public auction. in front
Of the residence Of Clarence O. Corley,
deceased, on the 29th day Of February.
1904, the following described personal
property towit: : Horses. : Hogs, j
Cow. : One-horSe Wagons, Household
and Kitchen Furniture Butcher Tools,
Etc. :. \. CARTER.
Administrator
New Brnl;lan1. $. G.. Feb. 8. 1904.
3N-tf
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For Rent.

One store and four room residence
with kitchen, &c, in town of Eastover,
s @. Also lot and stables, If desired.
For particulars, address Lock Box
No. s. Eastoyer, S. c.. 4H14
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Another Brick Building.

Mr.. J. NJ. Craps has his rock on
the ground for the foundation of his
brick store, which we understand is
to be erected at and early date.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-02-10
Notice.

Prof. j. G.. Ciinkscales, Of Woford
College, Spartanburg, S. c, will
conduct the services on the third
Sunday, February 2lst, at Shady
Grove church II a. N, and Union
Church 8 80 p. N.
John L Ray,
Pastor Lexington Fork Circuit.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-02-10
Is the Mail Carrier.

We are pleased to note that our
friend c. N. Koon, now of Columbia,
but Lexingtonian, has received the
Government contract for carrying the
mails to and from the depots in that
ciSy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-02-10
Court.

Next Monday court will open at
this place. Judge Ernest Gary will
preside. The criminal and civil
doekets are light.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-02-10

FOR SALE-One or two good
mules. Apply to,
J. P. Shull,
Adsir, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-02-10
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
By Geo. 8. Drafts, ESQ.,, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, NJ. K. HAMMER, MADE
w suit to me to grant him Letters OF
Administration OF the Estate OF and effects
Of Thomas l.. Hammer, deceased,
These are, therefore, to cite aud admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and credi-
tors of the said Thomas l.. Kamirer, de-
ceased. that they be and appear, before me,
in the Court of Probate. to be held a: Lex
:natou, C. H., S. c.. on February 1871,
1904. next, after publication hereof at l.!
O'Clock in the forenoon, TO show cadse, if
any they have. why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under nv hand, this 4th day OF
February, ammo Domlul, 1904.
GEORGE S. DRAFTS, r.. s.
Probate Judge, Lexington County.
Published on the 10Th day OF February,
1901, in the Lexington Dispatch. 2Wj5
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Married.

January %. 1904, by the Rev. j.
A. Cromer, at the residence of the
brides father, Mr.. B. j. Roof, MIR.
John Swygert and Miss Cora Roof.
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The Lexington Dispatch:
Wednesday, February 10, 1904.


Index to New Advertisements.
New Store-Wm. F. Furtick Co.
Dry Goods-W. P. Root.
Buver in N. Y-New York Racket
Store.
Notice.. II. Shealy.
Citation-Estate Tho. L Hammer.
Citatiop-Estate Mary E. & Eliza-
beth Keisler.
Notice-John B. Corley.
Land For Sale-Nupumaker &
Nunamaker.
Notice-Nuuamsker & Nonamaker.
Sale-S. a. Carter.
Notices. 4 Carter.
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Wanted.

Persimmon, Dogwood, Hickory,
and Holly Legs. Freight paid on
carload. James Cockshott, Charles
ton, S. G IA
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re Give a Lecture.

Mrs. Ada Wallace Uurub, Of Port
land. Oregon, will deliver lecture
at Lewiedale, in the Methodist
church, on February 11th, at night.
The lecture will be free to all. K.
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FOR SALE-A good four-year
old mare, heavy work animal and
we'll conditioned. Apply to ". c.
Swygert, Selwood, s. C.
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Valentines.

Pretty and Comic velentines at
The Kaufman Drug Co.
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Notice..
Notice..

All persons indebted to the Estate Of
I. H. Nunalnakers deceased, will make
payment, and those having demands
against said Estate will present them
properly attested to the undersigned.
0. T. NUNAMAKER,
Irlno, S. G.
J. D. NUNAMAKER,
Columbia, S. G.
Executors said Estate.
February 8, 19N.-3w16.
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General Assembly.
CONTINUED FROM FOURTH PAGE.

CONTINUED FROM FOURTH PAGE.
try to absorb all local companies.
He said that Section Director Baurer
of the weather bureau bad told HIM
that be had made arrangements with
the South Carolina Telephone COM
pany TO serd out weather reports
over that line, but since it had been
absorbed by the Bell the arrangement
had been abrogated, or refused to be
carried out.
There was q great deal more dis
cussion on the bill and the sum total
of the result of the vote proposed on
various amendments was: Tie
telephone companies must be subject
to the railroad commission 80 far ss
regulating their business is concerned
in this state; the amendments to
the original bill providing rates was
eliminated, leaving it to the commits
sion to fix rates; it was furnished
provided that connection should not
be made except when reasonable and
practicable; that where contracts
existed now between city or town
councils with telephone companies as
to rate and rates could not be in
creased.
The hvase came in after this bill
was disposed Of and several acts were
ratified, the only one OF general
interest being the biennial session
bill.
In the house today number of
claims were acted upon.
The committee made q favorable
report upon MIR. Kollock's bill relative
TO shell fish.
All the third reading bills received
final action. The bills referred to
are: Mr.. Ford's, to fix the salaries
Of sheriffs in the state; Mr.. Moses,
to regulate the practice Of medicine
and provide state board OF medical
examiners; Mr.. DsBruhrs, relating
to the formation of foreign corpora
tions; MI. Bass's, concerning the fees
of witnesses in court; Mr.. Aldrich's,
to provide for repairing the stste
monument at Chickamsuga.
The tax commission took up ita
bill relating to the change Of the
state board of equalization. The
purpose of the bill is to provide for
small body instead of number OF
different boards The proposed
is to be appointed by the Governor,
with the advice of the senate. After
considerable discussion, the motion
to indefinitely postpone prevailed
by vote of 81 to 2S
The house then took up urcontest-
ed matters.
Mr.. Herbet's bill to amend the
section of the code Of laws referring
to the milage of members of the
general assembly 80 as to make it
conform to the constitution of 1895.
was given its second reading without
objection.
Mr.. Marsball's bill 10 exempt
certain citizens in lower Rich|and
county from the taxes for the fiscal
year 1903 was given it's second
reading.
Five bills we're Withdrawn from the
flies of the house.
The following new bills were intro
duced today: By Mr.. Black"ood to
regulate the delay in the adjustment
of over charges 10 freight; oy Mr.
Blackwood to amend the section
relating to The salary of the adiutaut
and inspector general; by Mr.. Pat
terson to amend section 3l3,590 as to
bringing Barnwell under the act; By
Mr.. Strickley to amend the law rs to
cotton weighers, and provide for
cotton-weigher ut Bishopville.
A number OF bills relating to
matters in their respective counties
were given third readings.
The oasis., 1904-07-23

hf rco.lrr otok tnd c fefiig lheu ol Ihe yas lbres monips reporling tne result oi hla eh. animation io ihe board ot iper' visors. If the Taxpayers un,on finds fault with tie books in my resDect, MT Mintz is to investi- gate their findings With regard to the request that the clerks of the recorders office be placed on q folio basis, and be paid according to the amount of their work, the board did not grantit. E. 5. O'Neill, in urging the question, stated that he could copy two hundred folios q day. Others acquainted with the work asserted that from forty to fifty folios was good days work and seyenty-ive was ex- cellent.
The oasis., 1904-07-23
For Sale.

Marsh, will sell, while they last, 1.4 Iron AK, California stake-rack Bed, MitcheEln Wagons for Sl00 cash. II.
The oasis., 1904-07-23
ARIZONA NEWS.

Gazette. W nat appears 10 pc sign of an approaching rehabita- ton of Ray, Arizona, is an order recently received by Manager Cor don of the Ray mine from the officials of the company not to I grant any more leases on the pro- ! pertx This would indicate that the company either contemplates sale of the property or a resump. tion of operations thereof. Eastern capitalists have bad the property examined by engineers, and have agents in London negotiating with the company managers for the purchase Of the property. What- ever the results Of the negotiations nav he. it is quite certain that this mammoth and mfrltorlons property will not remain idle much longer, K the arrival of the Phoenix < Eastern railroad at Kelvin solves the trans sportation problem. the one thing that has heretofore been a bar to the suc- cessful operation of the Ray. In a short time this transportation problem will be still further simplitied hy the arrival of the Arizona N Eastern at kelyin.
 Enterprise: Vicente Franco. the murderer, N again at large FIe was in Phoenix few days ago and now has left for parts north. Ten years ago Franco hrntally murdered Francisco Coronado, a Chilean, and then fled He killed Coronado in the Irvine addition with q hatchet. beating his head into pulp From that time ha has never been captured He ap- peared in Phoenix a few days ago but his appearance is schanged that it is claimed he went into the saloons of the city boldly and no one recognized him. On Monday night Franco had fight with <
 
 Mexican here who reported his presence to the authorities with the information that ne had gone north. lis supposed that Franco has been connected with the gang of bandits who have been working such havoc to life and property alnnp the Mexican border. Ihe diligence of the Mexican anthori' ties in tracking down these bandit. is supposed to have been the caast of his appearance here. His at
 vent into the northern part Of th' Territory may mean more murder
 added to his already large list.
 Gazette To maintain his posi-
 ton as county reeorde |, 5. x. No Fall must increase his bond iron &o ann K &h GD1 arcOrainu to fht
The oasis., 1904-07-23

Gazette To maintain his posi- ton as county recorder, 5. F Me- Fall must increase his bond from S3 000 tc S6,GO0, according to the decision of the board Of supervisors yesterday morning. At the ar- nointed time. the citizens eommit- tee appeared before the board to their answer to the demands to the ffaxpayers' Union made We'd nssday. After due consideration of the subject withDistrieu Attorney \. c Baker, the board had determined not to comply with the request that McFail be removed from office. Therefore. Judge Parker announced to the citizens com mittee that h c y could not remove the present incumbent from the position of county re- corder as his account with the county was straight. The Tax payers Union had suggested that the recorders bond be increased to $1O.O00. but the board considered that $6,00c was sufficient. Mir. MeFali can eass!y laise this sacur'- x # he dessrea ls was .'es'ded fs
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13

DE KALB LODGE NO. o, /. O. o. Il.
A regular meeting of this lodge will
be held this evening at $3.50 o'clock in
Dekalb Hail. Every member is
urged to be present, and visiting
brothers are invited to meet with us.
w. H. MURDOCH, N. G.
JNO. w. SMITH. Sec'y.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
HorEL sauARnLE ovER.
Tampa Bay Hosiery Reverts to the
Realty Company.

Tampa, Fla, Dec 12.-Mayor F. A
Salomonson of Tampa, who was sup
posed to have purchased the Tampa
Bay Hotel. has relinquished all claims
to it, and the entire property has re-
verted to its former owners, the Ocean
and Gulf Realty Company, OF when
Frank @. Brown is the controlllhs
spirit.
In other words the money which MI
Salomonson paid to Mr.. Brown, when
he purchased the property, reported TO
be Sl10. 900 in cash. has been repaid 10
Mr.. Salomonson, and the latter mas
surrendered all claims and turned the
property back to those from Whom ne
purchased it.
Frank Q. Brown, now in charge ol
the property, has placed w. d. Wig
gins in power as its custodian ana
the hotel and grounds will be Kept
closed, except on occasions OF theatl-
cal attractions at the Casino, Wheh
the gates will be opened.
Coincident with these facts comes
the report that Mr. Brown is very de-
sirious of having the property pur-
chased by the Presbyterian Church
for college purposes, and it IS assert
ed by Rev. ]. G. Anderson that there
now seems to be no obstacle IN the
way of its requirement by the church
for that purpose.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
COTTON is ALL RIGHT.
NAG COMPETITIoN

Ten dollars Will be awarded for the
best design submitted for flag for
the City OF Gavannah. All designs
must be submitted IN colors and show
IN some way the Coat Of Arms or seal
o. the city. The competition will close
Jan. J.. Address All communications
20 JAMES NJ. DIXON.
Chairman
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
b. p. O. ELKS.

A regular meeting of Savannah
Lodge No. 1873, B. p. o. Elks will be
held this (Tuesday) evening at their
hall Nyons Block, at $50 o'clock
There will be an initiation.
Visiting brothers cordially invited.
w. H. CONNERAT, JR.,
Exalted Ruler.
REITREN Ritz ZIP Sacrntar,r
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
MEETINGS,
ANCIENT LANDMARK LODGE
No 02I Il &. NJ

NO. 23I, +. & A. NJ.
The annual communication n
of this lodge will be held at ~
Masonic Temple this (Tues- M
day. evening, at S:15 o'clock.
Election of officers. Every member
IS specially requested to attend.
Members of sister lodges are cordially
invited. BENZ. F. FINNEY, w. NJ.
JOHN S. HAINES, Secretary.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
WHOLE CLASS QUIT.
Boys Are Indignant Because one
Was Expelled.

Roanoke, Va, Dec. PA special to
the Times from Blacksburg Va, says:
The junior class of the Virginia Poly
technic Institute. composed of 1870 men,
resigned from the institute this after
noon. The cause Of the action was the
alleged unjustifiable dismissal of one
of their members. The sophomore and
senior classes have also become in
volved, and it is very likely that they
also will resign within the next few
DAYS.
The whole corps is indignant at the
action of the faculty and serious re-
suits are anticipated.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
c. H. DORSETT.
% Congress, West
A CHANCE FOR SPECULATION.

Two hundred and eighteen acres of
land, known as the Lamar land. about
four miles south of the city from Bay
street, lying between the Middle
Ground and Ogeechee roads. Eighty
acres of this land adjoins the Atlantic
Coast Line Railroad on the east, and
the balance OBS acres) adjoins, ON
the west, the tract recently bought by.
the Atlantic Coast Line presumably
for car yards or shops. / will sell this
land as whole or in tracts to suit
purchasers, either for cash or on time,
at rate per acre that will surprise
spectators.
c. H. DORSETT.