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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22

The general laughed.
There's YOU horse. Mr.. Martin.
Where do you belong. sirf'
ITO Colonel Stark's regiment, SIR
"Good, Keep at il as you have be-
gun, and you will NEE with a better
reception when you call upon me
again. Now God grant that fortune
may favor US. Gentlemen. Il the bri-
gades are all up we will undertake the
crossing. 1t looks dangerous. but Il,
car be done-it must be done. Who
will lead us?"
II will, sir, with your permission,
with my Marblehead fishermen said
Colonel Glover, stepping out.
"Ah, gentlemen, this is our marine
regiment. Go on. sir. You shall have
the right Of way across the river. /
think none will dispute 1t with YOU.
Mr.. Seymour, as a seamanV rhaps you
can render efficient service, ana your
boatswain will find here more oppor-
tunities for his peculiar talents than
In carrying a musket. General Greene,
will you and your staff go over with
the first boat to make proper disposi-
ton of the brigades as they arriyef
shall come over after the first division
has passed. then General Sullivan and
lastly our friend General Knox. with
his artillery. | expect we shall have To
wait for him. Well, we cannot dis
pense with either him or the guns"
You won't have to wait any longer
than is absolutely necessary to get the
guns and horses over, general"
81 know that, Knox; | know that.
Now, gentlemen, forward, and may
God bless your
In a few moments the terrible pas
sage began.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22

ready TO push Oh with your p0leS. Al
the result Of these prompt maneuvers
the onc0ming mass of Ice, which was
too large to be avoided. instead OF
crashing into them amidships and
sinking the boat, struck them a quar-
tering blow on the bow and commenced
to grind along the sides of the boat,
which heeled &c far over that the wa
ter began to trickle in through the
oarlocks on the other side.
STEADY, men," said Glover calmly.
"Sit still for your lives"
Bentley had thrown his pole over ON
the Ice cake promptly and was now
bearing down upon 1t with all the
strength Of his powerful arms. But
the task was beyond him. The ice and
the boat chung together, and the Ice
was REINFORCED by several other cakes
which its checked motion permitted to
close with II. The vast mass crashed
against the side of the boat. The oar
Of the first rover was broken short Off
at the oarlock. If the others went the
situation Of the helpless boat would be
indeed hopeless. The general himself
came to the rescue. Promptly divining
the situation, he stepped forward to
Bentley's side and threw his own i'm
mems strength upon the pole. Great
beads of sweat stood out on Bentley's
bronzed forehead as he renewed his
efforts. The stout hickory sapling bent
and cracked beneath the pressure of
the two men, but held on, and the boat
slowly but steadily began to swing
clear of the Ice. These two Homeric
men held 1t Off by sheer strength until
the boat vas In free water, and the
men, who had sat like statues In their
places, could once more use their oars.
The general stepped back into his
place, DOL and calm as usual and en-
ttrely unruffied by his great exertions.
Bentley wiped the sweat from his face
and turned and looked back at him in
admiration.
"Friend Bentley" he said quietly.
you are a man OF mighty thews and
sinews. Had II not been for your pow
erful arms l fear we would have had a
ducking-or worse"
lord love you, your honor" said
the astonished sailor, "I've met my
match! 1t was your arm that saved
us. l was almost done for. l never
saw such strength as that, though
when l was younger | would have done
better. What a man you would be for
ree1ng topsails I'm a gale of wind, your
honor, sir!' he continued, thrusting his
pole vigorously into a small and i'm
pertinent cake of Ice In the way. The
general was proud of his great strength
and not III pleased at the genuine and
hearty admiration Of this genuine and
hearty man.
A few minutes later they stepped
ashore, and a mighty cheer went up
from the men who had crowded upon
the banks at the safety of their below
ed general. Greene met him at the
landing, and the two clasped hands.
The general Immediately mounted his
powerful white horse and stationed
himself on a little hillock to watch the
landing Of the rest Of the men, engag-
ing General Greene In a low ~nversa
ton the while.
"Do you know, Greene, that Gates
has refused my entreay to stop one
day at Bristol and take command Of
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Reeds and Cadwalader's troops aud
help US In the attack / did not posi-
lively order him TO do so; only request
cd him to delay his journey by a day
or two. | can't understand his action.
"A letter was handed me just before we
crossed by Wilkinson, telling m that
he had gone on to congress-"
ITO congress-! What wants he theref
Oh, general, 1t seems as IL you had to
fight two campaigns-one against the
enemy AID the other against secret,
nay, open, attempts to minimize your
authority and check your plans"
"It seems so, Greene, but with a just
cause to sustain and the blessing Of
God to help our efforts we cannot ult-
mately fail, though indeed 1t may be
better that l give place to another man,
more able to saw the country" went
on the general solemnly.
"Forbid It, heavenr' cried Greene
p~assionately. I'VE at least in the army
know to whom has been committed
this work-aye. and who has done 1t
and will do It too! We will stand by
you to the last. Could you not feel in
the cheers Of those frozen men when
you landed the love they bear your
Eyes, l know that you are with me.
and they too. IT'S that alone that gives
me heart Did you publish the orders
about the capture Of the transportY'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22

American type, honest, frank. ceur-
ageous. sensible, and always safe for
those who treat him fairly.
Men OF the Roosevelt type are I'M
safe only to the dishonest. 70 the dis
furbers Of the peace Of nations. to the
grafters at home and the grabbcrs
abroad. to the manipulators of mar
kets and the wreckers of nations. To
b honest men, to the people Of the
nome and the Preside, to the good king
and to the good subject, the Roose-
Welt type is the safest thing In all this
world.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22
A Song of 1904.

In the days of old Esopus
Are you onf
In the days of old Esopus
Are you on?
In the days of old Esopus,
Hill tried very hard to rope us,
Are You on, are you on, are you ont
Hill said, Boys, III leave the town
when we arrive,
II to win the race for my man youI
hui strive.
But he never did get there.
And we really didn't care
Are You on, are you on, are you n
In the days OF old Esopus,
Are o on?
In the days of old Esopus,
Are you on?
In the days of old Esopus,
What a foolish way 70 dope us,
Are you on, are you on, are you n
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22
Farmers Ignored by Democrats.

The Democrats of Kansas, In max
ing up their state ticket, have entirely
ignored the farmer. The Republicans
nominated two of the leading farmers
Of the state as railroad commissioners.
Seven out of thirteen nominations. in
Guiding governor, on the Democratic
ticket are lawyers, while the Republic
ans only recognized the lawyers in the
nomination Of attorney general, judges
of supreme court and one member of
the railroad commission The policy
Of ignoring the farmer, which the
Democratic national committee Ia re.
ported to have announced, is carried
out with q vengeance by the Demo
Gratis Of Kansas.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22

The cry that President Roosevelt, II
elected, will pick a quarrel and plunge
the country In war is raised by the
Democrats for the purpose Of soaring
the farmers. who are peace-loving. The
effort will be In vain, as the farmer,
rs DOES every q else, knows that
President Roosevelt, while urging that
the country at all times be prepared to
defend itself and maintain Its poiicies.
n for peace.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22

We are more fortunate than
our opponents, who now appeal
for confidence on the ground,
which some express and some
seek to have contidentially IN
derstood, that, IL triumphant, they
may be trusted TO prove false
to every principle which in the
last eight years they have laid
down as vital; and to leave nm
disturbed those very acts OF adj
they ask that the administration
itself be driven from power. -
President Roosevelt.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22

I The helpfulness of the GER
! mans toward each other has been
/ one of the splendid lessons they
! have taught. Fidelity is al
| ways al admirable trait. The
! fidelity of Germans toward each
| other has been to me always II
! of their striking and admirable
| characteristics - Senator Fair
! banks at indianapolis, Sept. 3,
1899.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22
First Voters Ciubs.

Roosevelt and Fairbanks first voters
clubs are being organized In every state
in the Union. II you are q 6rst voter
and intend to cast that vote for
Roosevelt and Fairbanks this fall. you
ought to Join one Of these clubs. For
detailed information apply o the
chairman Of your state central commit
foo
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22

Carefully prepared statistics show
that the number of business failures
In 1892, the last year under President
Harrison. was 1894, while In 1898.
the FIRST year Of his Democratic success
sor. they were 1922. A party whose
success always alarms capital and
causes an increase In the number of
business failures is not n for patriot
= Americans to support
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22

A low wage scale is not con
/ sistent with the most wholesome
! development Of the country and
/ of its people. The consideration
of the pending measure. as MI.
/ Blaine said of the Chinese exclu-
sion act, connects itself intimate
| ly and ~lnseparably with the labor
question.-Senator Fairbanks in
: the Senate, Jan. IL, 1898.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22
Joseph ch1eaberlain. the great Eng.

Joseph Ch<enberlain, the great Eng
lish statesman, In a recent speech to
Englishmen declared that free trade
was "a suicidal course IL you proceed
In the present policy your workmen
must either take lower wages or lose
their work" The Democratic party
would haveus take up the policy which
England Is getting ready to discard
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22
H O A WE R
An Untried Man. or One who Has Made
a Good Record

An butfleu wan, or one VINO mas mhue
n Good Record.
The good results of the affairs of a
nation depend almost absolutely upon
Its relations with other nations. There
is, under the present condition OF
thought and affairs, an advancement in
the world-a community Of nations.
The one amongtho hos nations which ex-
hibits the greatest honesty and tact
and common sense, is the nation which
will be to the fore.
Under the administration or the par
ty hat is now controlling the affairs
of the United States has occurred such
extraordinary diplomatic success as
has perhaps never been excelled by
any nation at any time. This success
has accrued because of the tact aud
sense Of the present president Of the
United States, assisted by his secretary
of state. The record has been some
thing extraordinary, and all the civil
ized world has recognized II.
Tact and sense are just as much a
requisite In the conduct of the affairs
of a nation as they are in the affairs
Of a corporation OF an individual. We
reward those who exhibit tact and
sense by continuing them In place, for
our own benefit. The conclusion need
hardly be expressed. Any American
citizen Of intelligence will know whom
to vote for this fall.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22
Senator stewar See. the Great Light.

Senator stewart Secs the Great Light.
Senator Stewart Of Nevada, the last
Of the Silverites, has e e the great
white light. His visions are those Of
Joseph and the seven fat years. His
talk is Of minerals and Nevada, and
the blessings Of the Dingley tariff on
borax and wool. He said:
president Roosevelt is very popular
In the mountain states of the west.
Through his influence the irrigation
law was passed. The Dingley tariff In
q great BILE ssing TO the far west. The
tariff on lead, borax wool and hides Is
especially beneficial to the interior
mountain states. The people Of Ne
vada are beginning to realize that the
silver question has been relegated to
the rear as a result Of the enormous
output Of gold during the last eight
years. Those voters who left the par
ty on account Of the silver issue are
returning and. with the Democrats who
desire practical good, are uniting In
support of the administration. My in
formation Is that Nevada will 90 Re-
publican"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22

| A man who Is weak enough to
/ put his candidacy In their (Hilrs
and Belmont's) hands before the
/ convention would not be strong
! enough to resist their influence
| after election, IL he by any
! possibility successful. - William
! j. Bryan.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-22
CHAPTER XIV.

~1HE men divided into small
squads, marched down to the
ESEFSl boats-large, unwieldy scows,
~ which had been hauled up
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Smoking in Japan.

In order to help pay the expenses
of the war, which it saw was inevita.
bic, Japan recently established
reggie, or government monopoly of
the tobacco trade. Tobacco was in
troduced in Japan in the seventeenth
century, and at the present time
there are large quantities of the
weed grown and smoked there. As
yet cigars have not reached the pin
nicle of esteem they hold with more
civilized nations, but Japan is making
great efforts to attain the standard of
the West, and there are hopes for her.
Just now the favorite smoke is very
small pipe, which is thrown away be.
fore it reaches the stage when it is
able to walk alone. In that much the
Jap is in advance OF some of his
more polished white brethren.
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creased from $500 per annum to
$3.50 per annum, and as a result
there has been a considerable I'M
provement in the service and many
the State associations formed for
their mutual benefit aud instruction.
Bylaws and a constitution were
adopted ard there was an address by
pos,m aster Ensor, who is the pay
master for the State and pays out
monthly thousands of dollars. In1
efforts Of the South Carolina con-
gressmen to secure more routes for
State and thus shorten many OF
those at present used met win the
general approval OF those present.
Mr.. D. G Hayden, Of Orangeburg,
was elected delegate to the Ma
tionsl association which meets IN
st. Louis, and Mr.. R. A. Sigh of
Newberry, as alternate.
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The Blue Back Speller.
Wilmington Messenger.

Wilmington Messenger.
a sensible move is taken by Chico
ra College, the Presbyterian school
for young women at Greenville, S. c.
1t is nothing more nor LEES than q
return to the old blue back spelling
book. Webster has been resurrected
in this school. HIS spelIer is placed
in the hands of every scholar, from
those in ihe preparatory department
to the seniors. It is pity this is
not done in all the schools, end more
attention paid to teaching pupils to
spell. This important branch of
education receives far too little at
tention in the schools of the present
day, especially in the public schools.
These institutions turn out class of
spoilers far inferior to the graduates
of tbe day prior to the introduction
of the new methods Of instruction.
Good spelling ia OF as Ench iDpor-
tance to the youth who intends
entering business life as any other of
rudimertary branches of education;
yet most of the graduates of our
high schools and preparatory schools
are very deficient in this branch and
it is a thing that canCot be learned
in after life. It must be drilled into
the scholar. 10 old times boys and
girls we're made to be good spoilers
in their earlier days at school, and
like the art of swimming, when once
acquired it is never forgotten.
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a Severe Battle Reported.

London, July y7.-Tbe Central News
reports that q night attack on the Ja-
panese outposts near Lantyasann by
the Russians was made under Gen.
Kashtalinsky in which 1000 Japan
ese are reported to have been killed
and wounded. The attack was made
in the darkness and during a heavy
downfall of rain. Strong Japanese
reinforcements came up but were
three times repulsed. The japanese
tried a fanking movement, but Rus
sian reinforcements arrived and the
Cars forces were able to retire. The
Russian losses were thirteen officers
and 800 men killed and wounded.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-13
Summer Cookery.

For the mother who is puzzled TO
provide novel and attractive forms Ct
holiday and birthday entertainments
for the little ones an article on Chill
dren's Parties, in The Delipeator for
August, will be of value. In the
same number are excellent cookery
suggestions in the form of An "II-
land" Seaside Dinner and many
recipes of dainty and appetizlng
dishes for hot days. Recommend
ations for hot weather house keeping
will also prove useful.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-13

Smith was met one evening with a
box of chocolates under one arm and
q big parcel of beefssesk under the
other.
"Hello, Smith" said Brown, "goipg
in for housekeeping? I didn't know
you were married"
u am not-yet."
"Whst are you doing with that
chocolate and mea.?"
"Going to see my girl"
"Do you have to furnish the family
with meat already?'
"Oh, nc; the chocolate is a present
for the girl, and the meat is for the
dog. I have to square myself with
both of them"
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The Rural Carriers.
Columbia Record, July 4.

Columbia Record, July 4.
The State Association of Rural
Free Delivery Carriers was formed
this morning in the Secretary Of
States Office. The meeting was call
ed here several days ago and there
was large attendance considering
the distance travelled by many. The
officers were elected as follows:
PresideDt-D. G. Hayden, Orange
burg, Orangeburg county.
Vice President-R. A. Sligh, OF
Sligbs, Newberry county.
Secretary-H. n. Bolin, Neeces,
Orsngeburg county.
Treasurer-James Hartman, Pros
perity, Newberry county.
The salary of the rural free dellV'
ery carriers has recently been In
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-13
Overheard on the Pike.

Mr.. Easy -"Why should people
visiting the Exposition at night, use
more Aliens Foot Ease than in day
time?"
Miss Foote -"Because under the
brilliant illumination of the grounds,
every foot becomes an acre."
Mr.. E.sy-"Fair, only fair! Pray,
conduct me to the nearest drug store
and I promise never to accept sub
stitute for you or for Aliens Foot
Ease"
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Negro Population Decreasing.

Washington, July 1.-The census
bureau today issued the final bulletin
on the negro population of the United
States which shows a total of s.
$40, 7s9
The report indicates that between
II and l6 per cent of the negro pop
ulation has, or is believed by the
enumerators, to have Some degree of
white blood.
The centre of negro population ia
in DeKa1b county, Alabama, about 4
miles from the western boundary OF
Georgia, having moved thence from
Dewiddie county, Virginia, where 76
miles north east, since 1870 more than
II per cent. Of the negroes lived in
the country, against morethan 81
per cent. of tie whites.
Almost 80 per cent. of the negroes
in the continental United States are
in the Southern States and three
tenths of them are in Georgia, Mis-
sissippi and Alabama. Negroes con-
stitute about one-ifteen of the city
population and about one-seventh of
the country population of the CONT
mental United States.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-13

\ cloudbur>t near Pittsburg. Pa.
recentl: inundated 800 homes and busi-
ness houses, doing damage to the amount
of half million in few minutes.
The japanese rank as the best garden
ers in the world.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-13

convincing PROOF ilat Inc klcaeyS ana CidC-
der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that Dr.. K!lnner's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fuifil!s every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
il, or bad effects following use Of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcones that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. it stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
If you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists IN SOC. and$l. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery EJEM
and book that tells Z; ;ss::s:si
more aboutit, both sent
absolutely free by mail, 1870 A4ss2 sa:l:::ssssss2zs
address DR.. Kilner & Home of swamp-Root
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men,
lion reading this generous offer in this paper,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-13

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; if it stain"
your linen it is
evidence CT kid
rey trouble: too
frequent desire to
pass il or pain IN
the back IS also
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-13
Surveying.

TO tie People cf Lexington County:
IT AM NOW LOCATED AT LEXiNG-
I tor. 5. C.. and Will be GLAD to DO any
surveying for the people l. can DO such
work n Il competent Ilanner and VII.
obey any calls with promptn>s'.
J. I. LYLES.
April 49, 1904. -3m.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-13
The Odd Fellows Officers.

Batesburg Advocate.
The Odd Fellows of this town re-
Gently elected the following named
officers to serve for the uext six
months:
Noble Grand-Cjinlon Rcoden.
Vice. Grand-S. T. Altman.
Secretary-W. Frank Ra~l.
Treasurer-J. A. Miller.
Outside Guard-E. L. Rlkard.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-13

No man can love his neigh bpT aS him-
self if the aforesaid ncighbnr is learning
to play a cornet.
The man who says he only wants
iustice is often sorry when he gets it.
During three years ending June 80,
1900. 2l.S41 persons Were killed on
American railways.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-07-13
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How TO Find Out.

Fill bot:.e or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours;
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Albert NJ. Bo0Zer,
Attorney at Law

COLUMBIA, @. G.
Especial attention gwen to business Gu.
trusted t. him by his fello" citizens
Lexington cornty.
Office: 1916 Main Street. upstairs, cppo'
sic Van M-tre's Furniture store
February % tt.
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convincing proof that the kidneys and oiad-
der are out of order.
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1900
Washers and Wringers.

=. BERE z.