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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
TRUTH IN POETRY.

We have Shoes for the farmers son
To ran across the fields,
In feathers black and glossy,
With both hard and rubber heels.
We have Shoes for the ploughman
And his mate who draws the hoe.
And Shoes for the sportsman
When on q pleasure trip he goes.
We have Shoes for every season
And in styles that can't be beat,
And Shoes at popular prices
To 6t the different shapes OF feet,
We have shod the feet of Columbis
For some twenty years or 80,
And we hope to have this pleasure
For at least that many more.
Whenever you are in need Of Shoes
Come in and take peep
Our goods are known from Pudding
Swamp
To the banks Of Rafting Creek.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
News from, Peak.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Mr.. J. B. Bedenbaugb, of New
berry, was in town last Monday.
Mr.. W NJ Wilson is building q
new residence in Newberry and ex-
poets it to be completed by the first
of January.
Mr.. O!in Stuck came up from Co.
lumbia and spent Sunday with his
home folks.
Mr.. G A. Swygert spent Thursday
in New berry.
MIR. W. H. Suher went to Pomaria
Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E Eargle went
to Spring Hill last Sunday.
Mr.. J. L Clark has returned from
Little Mountain where he has been
painting some houses.
MIR. and Mrs. Jake Amick, of
Chaplin, visited the family of Mr.. W.
A. Summer, last wee K.
There was smalEcircus in town
Saturday. Two performances were
given and the people were pleased
Messrs Ell. McEachern and Joe
Wallace, of Jenkinsville, were visi-
tors in town on Sunday.
Mrs. Frances Medlip, Of North
Carolina, is visiting the family of her
father. Mr.. Pink Summer.
Mr.. Ernest Eargle spent Sunday
at his home near Spring Hill.
Dec. 5, 1904. E.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
Glad He Has Returned.

Rev. R. E Livingstone has accept
ed the pastorate at Sandy Run, Lex
ington county, and would have gone
to his new field yesterday bat for the
bad weather Mr.. Livingstone ia g
preacher of ability and many in New
berry will miss him and his interest
ing family-The Nswbsrry Observer.
MIR. Livingstone, broke the bread
of nfe to those people several years
ago and be aud bis cultured family
were greatly beloved by his parish
oners. We are indeed glad to learn
that he has decided to come back to
live among Use iitor CT the Dis
patch.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
When You Buy.

When you buy suit of clothes,
why not get the best? 1t will not
cost any more. We carry full line
of Scbloss Bros. hand tailored CLOTH
ing. Their line is carried by all
leading clothiers in large cities and
We guarantee every garment of this
famous brand that We sell. We also
carry complets lire of shoes made
of the best feathers and at prices
that meet the approval of all. We
make speciality of gents furnish
ings. b sure to see us when you
come to Batesburg. "Better values
for the same money" is the motto of
the Batesburg Shoe and Clothing
Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
Selma Items.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
We are having plenty of rain and
We hope the wells which had failed
during the dry weather will now
have plenty of water.
Small grain is green and flourish
ing.
Mr.. J. E. Haltiwanger has been
suffering with bone felon on his
right hand for more than two weeks.
We are glad to know he is improv-
ing some.
Mr.. E. G.. Haltiwanger and wife,
also Mr.. J. W. Hsltiwanger, spent
the first Sunday at the home of their
father with relatives and friends.
More wild geese and ducks have
been on the river this fall than
usual. A few of them have been
killed.
The m;nks have been thinning
chickens for some of our neighbors
About twenty-five have been killed
for Mrs. H. E. Amick and few TO,
Mrs. J. 81. Derrick.
Our school near here is progress
ing nicely under the skilIful manage
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
Important Deal.

An important deal in real estate
was made last week, when that val
liable piece of property on Main
street known as ''Mee'z-'s Stables"
changed hands. Mr.. Thomas l.
Harman was the purchaser. This
property fronts on Main street "A
feet and has depth of 10 feet and
having on it a large hvery stable.
We understand that it is MIR. Har-
mans purpose to greatly improve
this property and open up first
class sale and livery stable. This is
something that Lexington has long
felt the need of and which, if rightly
conducted, will prove paying IN
vestment. He also bought horses
and vehichles.
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No Better Officials.

Comptroller General A. ". Jones,
is considered one OF tie best
officers the State hss ever had. The
work of his cfice is conducted svste-
matically and every detail moves along
ss regular az clock work, came over
from Columbia yesterdy and COM
pleted settlement between the Auditor
and Treasurer in less than an hours
time. This is indeed compliment to
Auditor Derrick and Treasurer Shealy
who always have their books in such
condition that they cen be verified
almost at glance. We say it with
out attempt at fAttery that no better
set of cffcers than Auditor G. A
Derrick and Treasurer F. ". Shealy
can be found in the State.
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Confederates to be Paid.
For Horses Taken From Them Un|aW'
fully After the Surrender.

fully After the Surrender.
The following interesting circular
has been received at the ofice of the
adjutant general:
I'm 1902 congress made provision
whereby pay ment might be secured
to artillery and cavalry officers and
private soldiers of the Confederate
army for horses, s,de-arms and bag
gage taken from them by federal
troops, at and after the surrender,
under orders, and in violation of the
terms of surrender of the Confederate
armies.
I'm April, 1904, congress appropri-
ated an additional $125,000 to pay
claims of this character, but required
that all claims should be presented
within two years, viz by April, 1906,
or be barred.
''Claims must be proved to the
satisfaction of the war department,
under rules and regulations approved
by the secretary, prescribing the
character of proof required Of the
facts that have to be established.
Naturally, in many instances, the
witnesses are scattered and time is
required to get in touch with them
and secure their evidence. Also con-
siderable detailed information is re-
quired to establish these claims, and
getting them properly presented and
acted upon by the department re-
qoires time.
lin case the officer or soldier from
whom the property was taken has
died, his wife, if living, has q claim.
# she be dead, bis children. If there
be neither wife nor child living, then
his parents, or either of them, If one
be dead.
SAIL claims should be presented
without delay, because both the time
for their presentation and the total
amount appropriated for their pay
ment, is limited. Should the total
claims exceed Sl25, 900, then claims,
though good, and presented before
the two years bat not allowed before
the appropriation became exhausted,
could not be either allowed or paid
without. further action by congress.
1.-THE allowance for each horse
taken, to either officers or men, has
been fixed at $125 90. For baggage
! taken, $1,000. Privates have been
allowed for one horse and baggage
Officers, where that number has been
! taken, for two horses and baggage:
also $500 for side-arms."
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
DeIuar Locals.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Rain Friday and very disagreeable
weather since.
The Delmar Ginnery is in running
order again.
Mr.. J. O Earg|e, of Leesville,
spent Saturday nignt and Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L..
Eargle.
Mr. j. Henry Snelgrove, of Gar
field, Ga, is spending q few days
with relatives III this section.
Mr.. and Mrs. T T. Shealy, of
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
Aecidently Killed.

Mrs. D. S. Sturkie was killed at
her home in the Woodford section
on November 26 last by the acciden-
tai discharge OF a gun in the hands
of member of the family. She
was 8 devoted member of Salem
Baptist church and kind neighbor
and a devoted wife. Mr.. Sturkle
has the deepest sympathy of the
people of mis- community.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
Place For Sale.

ia acres, half open, good farm
land, balance wooded and we'll water
ed. Has 4 room dwelliog, known
as the Drury Harman place. miles
southwest of Lexington. Apply to
J J and Paul F. Snider. Lexington,
r F. D. NJ. 2.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
A Liberal Gift.
Hon. John F. Ficken Donates Site to
Lutheran Church.

Special to The State.
Charleston, Dec 3.-Hon. John F.
Ficken has donated to the Evangelical
Lutheran church the premises on the
corner of America street and Hamp.
sted Mall for use ss Sunday school
or for religious purposes in the event
of the formation of another Lutheran
parish and the site may be desired.
The donation is liberal gift and it
will be Immediately put to use by
the trustees of the four Lutheran
churches who constitute the board
named in the deed of transfer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07

Rapresentatlve-elect Mike j. Ep-
ting. was in town Monday. Our
friend is among Lexingtou's bright
Young sons and we predict that ne
will make a useful and brilliant men,
ber of the General Assembly. Watch
Mikes record and all Lexington will
be proud Of it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
For Men and Boys

Shoes, hats, clothing and other
furnishings. A big stock-littie
prices. Lexington Dept. Store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07

ment of Miss Annie Winter, Of Co.
lum bia.
Rev. J. L R,y preached bia last
sermon at Shady Gr>ve last Sunday
evening until after Conference.
II.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

Business in our factories continues dull.
 The Taft baseball team defeated the King school nine yesterday by the score of S-2.
 The annual meeting of the graduates of Taft school was held yesterday
 At the Memorial day exercises yes terday the Rev Walter McNichol de livered an interesting address to a large audience
 The Woodburys defeated team from Waterbury yesterday by the score of to
 The Watertown Athletic clubs nine played two games yesterday, winning them both. They defeated team from M, Hemtnway Sons silk Go in the morning by the score of Is to T, and a team from Thomastou by the score of to 6.
 The Watertowns were defeated in Newtown yesterday by the score o1 II to 3. The score was 2 to 1 in Wa tertown's favor at the end of the sixth inning, but in the seventh the NeWtowns made ten hits and ten runs when the game was stopped by rain
 Miss Mary Reiddy is visiting her parents in Collinsville
 Adolph Nessulbush of New Haven was in town for short time yester- day. MT Nessulbush is recovering from a severe attack of rheumatism.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
Mystery In child,s Death.

NEW YORK, May 31.-About the identity of beautiful little girl who after eight years of life as an out cast was burned to death in a negros hovel in Brooklyn last Friday night is a mystery so deep that efforts of the police to solve it have been vain. Detectives are Investigating to discov- CT if the fire in which the child lost her life was accidental or incendiary, and the coroner has hastened the in- quest that nothing may be lost by de lay. Sealing her lips with the stub born assertion that she will not reveal the little girls percentage, Susan John son, the negress who had her in sole charge, resists all efforts to disclose the secret.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
FAYETTEVILLE.
Trolley CoVnductors of the Present
 And of the Past

1 Trolley CoVnductors of the Present
 And of the Past
 It is amusing as well as surprising to See the way the conductors on the Waterville line have the fair sex or ladies classified. These two different l classes have been the talk of num- 1 ber of well to do men of the village. | One day last week an Oldish lady way | ed for a car who had an armful of bundles. After some trouble she was | able to get OH the car. A short dis 1 tance further on young lady, well
 dressed and we'll say rather good | looking, wonted car. The conductor l went at breack-neck speed to get to 1 the young lady to help her on and also l find her a seat. And more than one l has remarked that things have chang ed in the past two or three years and regret that William Masell is not con- ductor once more He was always kind to the old as well as the young. The baseball craze is still raging in the village and certainly ought to as long as the boys continue to play the
 game in the style they have been playing it. Mondays game was the fourth game they have played and won every one. Saturdays game they won 12 to g when they defeated the St
 Joseph's. Monday they defeated the semi-professional team of Derby with a score of 4 to 0. Manager Bride has
 shown good taste in his selection this season. They will be measured for their new suits this week.
 James Smith of Bristol, formerly of this place. spent the past few days with his parents on upper Main street. MT and Mrs Arthur Smith. Winifred Hall, southern representa- tive for the Waterville Cptlegy Go, has returned home for his summer vaca- ton.
 l. F. S. Roberts and family will leave this week for Springfield, Mass.
 Misses Clara and Adell Fuller of Hartford are the guests Of their broth CT, Louis A. Fuller of Shef1e& street.
 Regular meeting of Court Pine Hol-
 low this evening at o'clock.
 MT and Mrs Arthur Van Alstyne of Seymour formerly of this place, spent the past two days with their parents,
 MT and Mrs Thomas Van Alstyne of
 Sheffield street.
 The junior league of the Grace M E. church held May party in Grilley $
 grove in the rear of the B. & R
 Manufacturing Co.'S yesterday. About
 25 participated fin the festivities. Miss Theresa Thicket, who has been spending the past few days with her parents, bRs returned to her duties as
 nurse In the Bellevue hospital in New York
 There is an unclaimed letter in the Waterville postoffice for Oliver Smith
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
COSSACKS DEFEATED
General Oku Reports Russian
 Army Retreating.
JAPS CAPTURE RAILWAY TRAINS
Strong Detachment Has Driven Back 2,OOO of the Czar's Famous Cavalry at Aiyangpfenmen
 and Occupied 1t.

LONDON, May 31.--A Tokyo report says strong detachment of Japanese troops has attacked and defeated 2,00O Cossacks at Aiyangpienmen, northwest of Fengwangcheng. The engagement began at half past 10 o'clock in the morning The Japanese after defeating the Cossacks at Ai- yangpienmen occupied that place, and re-enforcements have been sent for ward to support them.
 General Oku, in command of the Jap- anese forces operating against, Port Arthur, reports that the Russians have abandoned Chenkochenpau, Huang- shan and Liushutun. No Russians have been seen east of Chenkochen- pau.
 General Nakamura's detachment, which occupied Liushutun on Friday, captured four Russian guns.
 From Chinese sources it is learned that the Russians have four lines of defense between Nanshan and Port Arthur.
 General Kuroki reports number of outpost affairs and the capture of eight Russian scouts.
 The Japanese have captured Quan- tity of powder and f1fty-Stx railroad cars at Liushutun.
 A report says that Japanese troops, after an engagement with the Russian forces, In which the latter were de- feated, have occupied Aiyang, a vil- lage to the north of Kuantiencheng.
 There are at present no Russians at Halnheung, on the eastern coast of Korea. The troops which were there have marched to the south. The Ko- rean soldiers who were sent to Ham heung have been withdrawn.
 It is reported that General Kuropat- kin has issued report showing the Japanese have advanced from Kwan- tien to Saimatsza.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
Flowers strevvn on soldiers, Graves
odell En Route For Paris.

PLYMOUTH, England, May 31.- Governor Odell of New York arrived here last night en route for Paris. He declined to discuss the object of his mission abroad. Asked whether he had nomination in his pocket for General Porter, he laughed. He ad- mitted his intention of seeing Porter and Choate, explaining that he always visited American ambassadors when touring Europe as matter of polite ness if nothing else. All efforts to in- duce him to discuss politics failed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
Mayor Hudson Has Perished.

NEGAUNEE, Mich, May 31. - All hope of finding Mayor Hudson alive has been abandoned. He is believed to have perished i'll the woods. The mines here have shut down, and since Saturday morning 1,5O0 men have secured the woods, but no trace has been found of him except some papers belonging to him which were found Saturday afternoon. He was born in Manasquan, N. J., and was graduated from Cornell twelve years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
"Blue and Gray" at Florence.

CHARLESTON, s. O., May 31.-A special from Florence says the G. A. R. and the Florence Blue and Gray Memorial association held joint exer- cises at both the Confederate and na- tional cemeteries there, custom that has been observed for the past i've years. After services at each of the cemeteries flowers were placed on both Confederate and Union graves. For mer soldiers of both armies were among those taking part
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS
Horse Scared By Automobile and
 Driver Was Injured.

q &
 Raymond Boden of Morningside was seriously injured while driving to Bantam lake Saturday evening with other lovers of fishing from this will lage. An automobile chanced to be passing by and Raymond, knowing the horse was afaid of them. got off to hold the animal by the bridle. The horse reared and struggled to get away and by so doing violently struck the boy on the knee The un- two physicians and will doubtless have to keep the house for several weeks.
 Miss Maude Bolt of Knob Hill has gone to Kent for about weeks vaca- tion at her former home.
 The people of St Mary Magdalene's church will hold another meeting this evening at 7:30 relative to their com ing fair.
 MT and Mrs Leonard Mercy of Rail- road avenue spent Decoration day in Danbury.
 Miss Katie Kelly of Newton Heights is reported as being seriously sick
 The Ladies' Aid society will hold a strawberry festival at the Congrega- tional church on Thursday afternoon, commencing to serve supper at 5:3O.
 George A. Bradley of Waterville is digging well for Mrs Brophil's house. at present occupied by Eugene Main
 Mrs Jared Compton and Mrs Will liam McKenna of Newton Heights are reported on the sick list.
 Mrs Walter Whitney has taken number of sumlner boarders.
 Miss Clara Place spent Memorial day at the home of her parents in Millbrook, N. Y
 MT and Mrs Harry Lowery have gone to reside at Walnut Beach.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
Slower. For McKIn1ey,s Tomb.

CANTON, O., May j31.-Floral offer ings from widely separated portions of the country were received by Mrs. Nc Kinley to be placed on the tomb of her husband. Among those who sent me- morials were President and Mrs. Roosevelt, the president sending a large wreath of various white flowers, Mrs. Roosevelt a beautiful bouquet of American Beau&y VosaS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
Learn to Dance

at Miss Nelye T. Reeds private Dane ing Academy, 10 Bank street. Special attention to private pupils. Class Tuesday and Thursday evening. School open all summer Terms. 12 lessons $4; 4 private and class lessons $5; private lessons $5.
 SPECIAL NOTICE.
 Will rent studio with piano by the = >ek or Lour. Inquire at Miss Reeds academy evenings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31

l ID Rumford Baking Powder .... BOG lbs Granulated Sugar ......... Soc
 l jar Liebeg's Extract of Beef =. BOG 1 ounce Nutmegs ................5e .5e 1 can Meadow Brook Milk ........ 10c
 5 lbs Pearl Tapioca .25c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
New York,s Ce1ebration.


 NEW YORK, May 81.-The Memo rial day parade of the Grand Army of the Republic, with Frederick L.FSchaf- fer as grand marshal, included the ya- rious Grand Army posts, the Old Guard, city of New York, Major T. Ellis Briggs commanding; United States troops under command of Colo mel Abner H. Merrill; the United States marine corps, under Captain c. 0. Car penter, and the national guard under Major General Charles F. Roe. The parade was reviewed by Lieutenant Colonel Higgins, Senators Depew and Platt, Major General Corbin, Major General Sickles and other prominent generals.
 Flowers strewn on Soldiers Graves. < CLEVELAND, O., May 31. - Not withstanding the downpour of rain at several periods Memorial day was quite as generally observed as hereto fore. Eleven hundred uniformed men, representing local military companies, paraded the downtown streets. Five thousand persons attended memorial meeting in Central armory, the feature of which was a chorus of 1000 school children. In the morning flowers were strewn on Lake Erie in memory of sailors who lost their lives on duty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
GENTLE SPRING.

efore, you would like to buy. Now, so1 she Id. Soon. you must
 We are 'sbed founders.'' All our lives we have worked at the making of beds. It's business of itself. The making is an art, the selling not so inns portant, but essential still.
 We make Mattresser of every con- ceivabie material now in popular use. We buy large and sell correspondingly small. Just in price, you know. Will you please examine our stock before you compromise yourself? We beat them all in prices.
 We a,so have all the best makes of Springs.
 Boston Mattress Co.,
 250-272 EAST MAIN ST.
 Telephone 1855.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-31
LIN 0 N l NE

Has proved to be very satisfac- tory as a builder, also in cur ing colds. My children like it and the benefits are quick and permanent. It makes them sturdy and gives them color and strength--John McCallum, 10 Russell St, Hartford, Conn.
 All Druggists-25c, soc, $1.
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