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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30

IOE tl6 j ISaSulSt dDo OhCS 1Ol Hh0
editor. Night found US at Mr. Elias
Amick's. by special invitation from
himself and son Bachman, (who mar
ried one of our young lady frieDds)
We. spent the night pleasantly. Elias
is excellent company and no one can
be in his company without enjoying
themselves.
At Spring Hill We found few of
the Lords of Creation" and turned
them away satisfied with having done
good days work in tightening their
pockets and making those of the
Treasurer and editor heavier. There
are good people in this vicinity who
are worthy citizens and ''good livers."
We drove to the town of Peak
where we are always delighted to
stop. The town has improved some
since last We cav it. Mr.. Suber, one
of the towns general merchants, has
built a large two story store house.
and flied it with a nicely assorted
stock OF goods suitable to meet the
demands of bis trade. The Eargle
boys are with him and are popular
with the people. Mr.. Johnny Swy-
gert, another populyr merchant car
ries neat stock and enjoys his share
cf the trade. Mr.. W. A. Summer
also has nice line of general mer-
chandlse and is not whit behind
the otheas in progressiveness and
popularity. Mr. Wm. Wilson is the
cotton buyer and always offers the
tiptop market prices. Mr.. Bushardt
is still the polite and accommodating
postmaster and is one of the best
employees in Uncle Sans service
The town hall has been freshly
painted and adds much to the ep-
pearance of the town. The educa-
tionl interests of the community is
ably looked after by Miss Elizabeth
Dominies, who is q lady of accom-.
plisnmept, culture and refinement.
She is doing q great work for the
people OF the community and is build
ing up characters that will produce
honor to the town and country. The
largest crowd perhaps that we met
in the Fork was gathered there and
the collections were good. We en-.
ioyed Thanksgiving Day at Mrs.
Ssuek's hotel who is genial hostess.
At the Cross Roads we met the
usual number OF prompt paying citi-
zens Of that section and soon we
were on our way to Chapin. Here
We met large crowd and they really
seemed ANXIOUS to render up the
tenth due>this grand government of
ours. These people are always
prompt paying and are among the
most substantial and progressive
people of the county The town is
Improving and the merchants are en-
ioyrng good trade. Messrs. Feick
4 Frick, J. S. Wessinger, and "Bub"
Williams carry good stocks and pay
the highest prices for produce. Mr..
Comelander also pleases his custom
ers with bargains, while DR.. H. P.
Meetze dlspenses medicines to the
sick, and supplies the community
with candies, fruits, etc. Bub Will
liams Is the postmaster and serves
the people with promptpess and dis.
patcn Meesrs. Fcick & Son have
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30
The Treasurer's Assistant.
J. G.. G..

Treasurer Shealy, who prides him.
self as handsome fellow and
imagines all the ladies fall in love
with him, had for his assistant oa
his collection rounds, Mr.. Clifton
Smith. one of Black Greeks cham
pioD beaux, and quite q good look
ing fellow. Oo our rounds We
noticed several young ladies taking
sly peeps at him, but the evidence
ia that he lost his heart on one of
Batesburg's beautiful widows, and
be is seriously considering the prop
osition of moving there SO that he
can be near her.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30
Our Trip Continued.

The third week of our pilgrimage
found us on the road Monday of last
week bound for Irmo. On arriving
there, it was our good fortune to fall
into the hands of Mr.. Il. A. Lorick,
whose hospitality is ss large as his
heart and his heart is as large as the
world. Hamp is a splendid business
man and We are truly glad to know
that he is prospering.
The town of Irmo, like that OF
Lexington, has the disadvantage of
being too near Columbia with her ex'
cellent market, but Notwithstanding
this great drawback, her merchants
are pushing ahead with an enterprise
that is commendable and tenacity
that is worthy to be initiated. Our
friend John W. Hook is up to head
i'm business. Besides conducting q
lucrative mercantile business, be is
the polite and accommodating rail-
road agent of the Columbia, New
berry and Laursns railroad, and the
efficient and reliable telegraph opera
tor at Irmo. In all the duties of life
as husband, father, friend and
citizen he is careful to discharge
them faithfully, wisely and charitably.
Lorick & Lorick, two enterprislng
and progressive young business men
have recently enlarged their already
commodious store in order to meet
the increasing demands of their
growing business, Mr.. L. S. Ma
thias, the old reliable of the place, is
still hulding his own and in addition
is adding new customers every day.
This speaks we'll for his fair dealings,
his honesty and accommodation.
After very restful night at home
we started early Tuesday morning for
Ballentine. Ca arriving there We
found the Treasurer, (who had spent
q pleasant night with Mr.. James W.
Shesly) with war paint on ready to
scoop In the dues of the State and
county from the taxpayers of that
vicinity. Mr.. Jas. S. Boozer looked
fat and happy. Jim has made money
there in merchandising, but thinks
that he can do better at Chaplin and
speaks of moving there. After wait
ing upon the taxpayers and subscrib-
ers, we drove to Mrs. Busby's and
enjoyed splendid dinner, and soon
some of the substantial citizens and
subscribers began to gather for the
purpose of ''forking over" what
they owed.
We spent Tuesday night at White
Rock with our old friend David A..
Richardson, where We always feel at
!, home and enjoy his kindness and
attention. Messrs. Richardson Il
Richardson. and our old war chum,
j. Belt Shealy, are the merchants,
carrying ample stocks cf goods and
are enjoying good trade. They are
clever business men and deserve a
large measure of success.
Having finished up our work there
we drove up to Hilton and found
Johnny Green Hitler as lively as
usual and enjoying a wide trade.
We did not meet the usual crowd
who congregate there on similar oc-
casions in the days gone by, conse-
quently there was but little pickings
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30

After completing our round OF the
Fork, we returned home and found
our Office work had accumulated
90 much that we had to foreeo the
pleasure of accompanying the Treas
urer in Hollow Greek. We regret
this very much as it was our inten-
ton to visit those friends, but life
is full of disappointments and this
is one of them.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30

Window Glass and Putty.
We have supply Of Glass and
Patty. I'VE sell cheap.
The Kaufman Drug Go.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-11-30

Pretty, useful Christmas presents
at the Bazaar. Be sure and see them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-01
THAT TIRED FEELING!

Ifyou are languid, depressed and incapable
for work. 1t Indicates that your liver is out OF
order. Herblpe will assist nature to throw off
headaches, rheumatism and ailments akin
to nerveouspessland restore the energies and
vitality OF sound and perfect health. ]. ].
Hubbard, Pemple, Texas. writes, March o,
1902: II have used Herbine for the past two
years. 1t has don me more good than all the
doctors. When l feel bad and have that tired
feeling, l take a. dose Of Herbine. II ia the
Scots a bottle. Sold by c. 4. Milford.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-01
w. II. Bradley,
COUNTY TREASURER.
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA CURED BY RY.
DALE'S STOMACH TABLETS.

Mr.. R. E. Jones, buyer for Parker & Bridget,
whose large department stores are located at
9th and Penn. Ave. Washington. D. c., writes,
under date OF April IA, '04. as follows: Last
February, one year, while in New YORK on
business Tor my house, 1 cought a severe cold,
which laid me up for several weeks and left
me weak and nervous. l bad little or no
appetite, and my digestion was very pool:
My physician could not get at the, cause OF
nv trouble, as my digestion seemed so much
impaired. decided 10 try Rydale's stomach
Tablets, being assured by a friend, they were
a good dyspepsia medicine. After using them
for a few days, ! began 10 realize that l was
getting better. l gave up the DOCTORS pres
crlptiou and nave gained 20 pounds while
using two boxes of these tablets. never felt
better in my life. and accredit Rydale's Stom-
recommend them, most heartily, 10 sufferers
from nervous indigestion and general rum
down conditions Of the system. c.. A. Mil
ford,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-01
Notice.

I will be at Abbevllle on first Monday OF
each month aud two weeks following tor the
purpose Of treating Hemorrhoids (Piles.)
Treatment consists In purely aseptic methods
Is painless and without the use Of chloroform
and the knife. Cure guaranteed. All parties
interested will find me at the Glenn Ethel
Inn Hotel, Abbeville. 5. c., or DR.. b. A. Mattl-
son. Mccormick. s. Z.
once hours from 10 A. NJ. till 3 P. NJ. on
above mentioned days.
Jno. B. Britt. NJ. D.
.Kleptomaniacs will take anything blu
jokes.
Wall paper for all purposes. all tastes and
all pocketbooks at Milford's Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-06-01
Annual Report

OF TREASURER ABBEvILLE COUNTY,
~ fiscal year commencing January l, 1908.
To his Honor Presiding Judge, June Term,
1904.
The County Treasurer respectfully reports
the expenditures Of his office for fiscal year
Qe follows.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-11-02

1 Il. % rL fI ii IN (4
Fot Hcn,Itoys ana children
ItiR In rElablshtd faat tHat wc
arc AK Iealers in thR lino as wc..
/. baye aIwRys catricd 4 yery Iargc
STOCK ana jscl rYcIy carc III mabins
thc #clccupn, both u qunlity ana
atyle, and tltis season wcarc latter
prcpared 70 otfer you bargains than
rypr bciorc ltdoesn,C CnaitcrabooC
yotlr shape lon cM gct slitcd
@hotit IL As, Quality and pucc,
I. .hayc on.hand 4 iob lotof about
.#300 Mcn'sSuitsin.all kinds ofstyle4
ina prices tbat wc will close out
this season
liEGARDIr.SS on COS1'
Now III This lot Son viii Gnd souc
,agc bargains, and Possibly Just wl,nt.
you want NYe gunrantcc to save
you from 81 q S5persuit,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-15
NElGH6ORHOOD FEUD.
Believed That Farmer Was Killed in
Vermont Town.

Worcester. VT. March 14.-Thc body
of Charles Mclean. farmer, was
found under his bed at his home on the
Gilmore road. three miles from Wor-
cester Corners, today. The skull had
been crushed, apparently by blows
from Il club. and the police believe that
the man was killed during Il fight which
arose from neighborhood feud of long
standing. After Il medical examina-
ton. States Attorney j. Fl. Senter was
notified. Mr.. Senter came here, to-
night, and soon after caused the isSu-
ance of warrants for three men who
will be held pending further investi-
cation.
Mclean lived alone. The body was
discovered by Il chance caller and from
the position occupied indicated that it
had been crowded under the bed in an
effort Of conccalment. The furniture
and other household articles We're
scattered about in confusion as though
a desperate struggle mad taken place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-15
REPORT FROM TOGO.
Gives Further Details of Action OF
Port Arthur.

Toxic. Monday, March IA supple
mcntary report from Vice Adj Togo
concerning the effort made by crews OF
the Japanese torpedo boat destroycrs
in tn" action off Port Arthur on the
tenth inst. to rescue the crews of the
disabled Russian torpedo boat Destroy
ers, reached here Monday. Capt. ShO-
giro Asai. commanding the fleet of tor
pedo boat destroyers, states that the
Japanese have been able to rescue
many more of the enemy but for the
deadly fire of the shore batteries and
the close approach Of the Russian
cruiser Novik. Tho report also eX-
plains that four men rescued were not
part of the crew OF the Stereguschtchi,
as originally reported. When the Jap
rcScuerS reached the SterCguSchtchi
only the dead remained on board AMI
It is believed the living members of the
crew jumped overheard and perished
Three o. the Russians rescued are en-
gineers and the fourth is Il torpedo OPP
orator. Two of the captives were
slightly wounded. They We're all plac-
Cd aboard Il Japanese battlesh!p and
were given food and medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-15
BY PROJECTILES.
Deck of Japanese Cruiser Asur1a
Ploughed Up.

Port Arthur. March 1.-Two Russian
passengers of tho steamer Arsun. cap
turcd by the Japanese off the coast of
Corea. Feb. Z. and taken to Sascbn. have
returned here. The passengers say that
whilc ut SaScbo, Feb. i. on board the
Toaki Maru, to which they had been
transferred. they saw the Japanese crris-
err Asuma being towed into that port. The
Asuma was without stacks. mas;s or
bridge ard her decks had been ploughcd
up 10y projectles
The other Japanese prizes. the Mukdcn.
Russia and EkatrintOSlan, besides the
captured Russian whalcrs Michael. Nico-
lai and Alexander. We're also at Sascbo
when the passengers left there.
The German steamer StolborE, which
brought from Nladivostok the survivors
of the japanese steamer Nakonoura, sunk
by the Russians. was Still at Nagasalli.
The two Russians add that they saw
pictures at Sasebo representing the de
Stirlction of the entire Russian fleet They
say that the wealthy Japanese are refus-
ing to subscribe to the war fund. The
president of the japanese bank. NJ. Lai
den. sacrificed gold chain and other
presents from the Mikado to contribute to
the fund.
The Japanese navy includes three
crllisers-Adsuma. Asama and Suma-
either of which might be the ".Asuma"
referred to in the Port Arthur dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-15
TOBiN ELEcTRocUTED.
Pays Penalty for Murder of New York
Captain.

Ossining. n. Y. March 14-Thomas
Tobin was put to death Monday in the
electric chair in Sing Sing prison for
the murder Of Capt. James e. Craft in
New York City. He walked to the
chair utterinE a prayer that his moth
or had taught him. Three shocks
were given before he was pronounced
dead.
Tobin, an Cx-Convict. was employed
IN a tenderlon saloon in September.
1903. when Capt. Craft. Il wealthy Long
Islander. visited the place. The cap
tain displayed some money and a drug
was put into his liquor. He became
unconscious and was robbed. The vic
tim falling to recover consciousness
Tooin dragged him to the furnace
room. cut Oft his head with a cleaycr
and threw it into the fire
After his conviction Tobin exhibited
signs Of violent insanity and WAS cx-
ahmed twice by commissions. the
second Of which reported that he was
shamming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-15
CHINA'S MILITARY ADVANCE.
Rapid Strides Made in the Past Few
Years.

Fckin. March 14.-Cilina's armed
strength at the present moment is be-
lieved to exceed that of any previous
time in its history. Despite the err
barge on the importation of arms es-
tabliShed after the Boxer UPRISING
great quantities were brought into the
country. including munitions of every
kind. The Strengthening of the milf
tary position of the kingdom has pro-
crossed until, in the opinion of both
Chinese and foreign experts. China
could throw a formidable weight into
the scales in favor of Japan.
Whether China's neutrality can be
maintained is doubtful. Chinese ar
irving on the west coast of the Lao
tung gulf from the scene of Russian
activity in Manchuria say that the
Cars troops are stripping the popu-
lation of everything and sweeping out
the region between Niuchwang and the
1alu. These stories are spreading in
North China and arousing the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-15
ZEAL FOR SCIENCE.
Medical Students Deliberately Expose
Themselves to Smallpox.

Montreal. March 1.-Six University
of Toronto medical students have in
the interest of science been deliberate
Iy exposed to small pOx. The university
authorities first obtained permission
from the board of health for final year
medical students to attend DIR. Sheard's
clinics in the Contagious diseases hos
pital. The students attended a few at
Il time.
Before being admitted all of them
were vaccinated and when they came
to the hospital they were required to
remove their undertaking and their
outerclothinS, except trousers and
shoes and put on rubber bathing caps
and long linen busters securely fas-
tened at the throat and wrists. Then
they were ready for admittance to the
ward. On leaving each was required
to take q carbolic bath, SO strong. that
in some cases, it took the skin off.
This was followed by Il soap and water
bath
Two weeks is the ircubative period
for small poy. That has more than eX-
pil ed and none of the students has con-
tracted the disease.
DIR. Sheard regards the work as a dis
tinct achievement i'll the interest of
medical science in Ontario. During
the past five years much of Toronto
trouble has resulted from the profess
sions lack of knowledge of smallpox
Time and again cases have escaped
detection by doctors, and, being al
lowed to travel, have come to Toronto
spreading the disease on their way. Dr.
Sheard himself, when there is a case
of smallpox in the hospital, daily visits
! the patient during the dangerous state
of the disease. Four days a week he
| inspects the diphtheria and scarlet fe-
| Yer patients in the isolation hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-15
EXTEND HIS HOLIDAY.
Joseph Chamberlain Will Longer larry
in Sunny Italy Clirnes.

London, March 14.-In the lobby OF
the House of Commons, tonight, there
was much comment upon he uneXpect-
"ily early departure from Egypt OIL
his return to London of Joseph Cham
hcrlain. Many members of the House
supposed he was hurrying home, in an
ticipation of an early dissolution of
Parliament, but on the other hand.
Right Hon. jesse Ceilings and others
of Mr.. Chamberlains intimates MAIN
tanned that he would spend two or
three weeks in Italy and thus extend
his holiday, as it was originally con-
templated, to two monts.
This view was advanced with an air
of gre;u authority in unionist circles.
but the Chamberlain section of Par
lament, Elorying in their triumph
on March Q. already predict that If the
Unionists are defeated in the general
election Mr. Chamberlain and not Mr..
Balfour, will be the leader Of the oppo-
sition in the next Parliament. They al
so talk of forcing the government in the
coming budget to reimpoSe the shilling
duty on grain.
Mr. Balfour has for several days been
suffering from a severe attack of neu-
raigia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-15
RACE WAR INEVITABLE.
Brooklyn Clergyman Advises Negroes
to Use Torch and Bullet.

New York. March 14.-EmplOyment Of
the torch and the bullet by the ne
gro to defend his rights and to stop
the lynchins Of blacks by white men
has been openly recommended in Il ser
mon by Rev. j.. NJ. Jacobs in an Afri-
can Metho list Episcopal church Of
brooklyn. He said the negroes &C.
Springfield whore Il blackman was
dragged from Jail and strangled to
death by n mob Should carry on war
Of reprisal and burn their enemies out
Of business. The sermon created Il
marked sensation.
You should contend unto death for
your rights" asserted the Row Mr. ia
cobs. mo race has ever Won anything
without the shedding Of blood. If wars
are good for nations they are good for
races. Bishop Brown for the Mctho-
dist Episcopal church. says that Il race
war is inevitable in this country and
the negro says that a race war is i'll
evitable In this country and the negro
will be exterminated. This is not trrI"
for the negro is no coward: he will
fight ard in q war between the races
he will give as good an account of
himself as he did mt Fort Wagner and
before Petersburg. They tell us to
pray. but we have been praying and
praying and now is the time for the
negro to assert his manhood.
THE day is coming. the hour is ap-
preaching when this must be done for
no race eyer got its liberty without
fighting for 1t.
There must he some sacrifice Of
life. II need he. to obtain the liberties
Of u people. TIL" negro is no coward
and Germany and England know 1t
from their African experiences. Many
Of our live- are to be sacrificed if We
are to attain manhood in the country.
love to toll You to pray but all pray
ers and no fighting will do no good"
Colored preachers In other churches
urged their auditors to SO conduct
themselves as to win friends for their
race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-15

The concentration of a picked Chinese
army in the direction of Manchuria
proceeds apace. The government says
these troops are intended solely to de-
fcnd Chinese neutrality. but n crisis
may arise to cause them to be hurled
against the Russian usurpers of the
home land of the Manchus.
Yuan Ship kai and other prominent
thlnamen urge an alliance between
China and Japan. They also advise.
that the whole official machinery of
the state be devoted to an effort to
teach the Chinese to discriminate be-
tween Russians and other foreigners.
Meantime they think the people should
be told that the Russians are tempe
rarlly the only enemy China need fear.
ana that anybody who invites trouble
at the hands of other foreigners is a
traitor to his country.
1t is already apparent that the Rus
sianS are experiencing enormous diff
Guilty III dealing with the "khunhuZ,
the organized hlghWaymen Of Manchu
ria. The bold MOngolianS are devcl-
oping an energetic campaign against
the railway and the small Russian out
posts. They cut tho railway during the
past fortnight at several points. and
even gave battle to the Russian forces
sent to protect the repaircrs.
1t is reported in military circles that
they have seized considerable quaint
tiles OF food stores. and that they fire.
uuently rob the Russian guards of
horses, rifles and personal belongings.
Thee robbers are so powerful that
they hold nearly Ill tho roads in Man
chura. repeatedly cutting the tele-
graph line between Port Arthur and
Hardin. The Russian government
suspects that the outlaws are directed
by Japanese officers. The commanders
in the field have been instructed to
deal with these Guerillas in rigorous
fashion.
At many points the Siberian
railway is so INSTRUCTED with muni-
tons ami provisions. especially ut r.
kutsk. Omsll and around Lake Baikal,
that the administration is losing it's
head. and the army in Manchuria is
short OF everything. The remount
Officers; tried to purchase horses in
north China and Manchuria, but were
entirely unsuccessful. owing to the fact
that the Ki,unhuz had sworn to mur-
der everybody who should sell horse
to the Russians.