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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
M, E. RUTLAND,
RATESBURG. S. G..

BATESBURG, S. G..
P. S. We have made Mr.. NJ. E. Rut-
land our selling agent for our improved
Field and Garden Seed, (Signed-l
T. j. KING, Originators, Richmand, Va
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
GERMANY TO BUILD CANALS.
Waterways Costing an Enormous SUI"
Planned by the Government.

Waterways Costing an Enormous sum
Planned by the Government.
According to United States consul
General Guenther, Frankfort, Ger
many, the committee on canals OF the
Prussian diet has reported with IA
yorable recommendation bill proVlu'
ing for the following construction:
1. A navigable canal between the
Rhine and Weser, with a connection
to Hanover, and the canalizatlon OIL
the Lippe:
(a) A canal from the Rhine, Rub
rort. to the Dortmund-Ems canal or
the vicinity of Herne (Rhine-Herne ca
nab, inclusive Of branch canal from
Dattein to Hamm; estimated COST
$17791,0OO.
(b) Additional works on the BORT
mund-Ems canal between Dortmund
and Bevergern; estimated cost, ST.
4eS,7OO.
(c) A canal from the Dortmund-
Ems canal, Bevergren, to the river
Weser, connecting with Hanover;
branch canals to Osnabruck, Minden
and Linden, construction of reservoirs
in the upper parts of the river Weser
and some regulation works of the We
ser below Hamelin; estimated cost,
$28,679, OOO
(d) Canalization of the Lippe or
construction of branch canals from
Weser to the Dortmund-Ems canal,
near Datteln, and from Hamm to
Lippstadt; estimated cost, $10,614,8OO.
(e) Improvement of the cultivation
of the soil in connection with the
works under items to d, and the
completed Dortmund-Ems canal; esti-
mated cost, $1,19O,0OO.
2. A deep waterway between Ber-
lii and Stettin; estimated cost, $1O,-
$4,000.
8. Improvement of the waterway
between the rivers Oder and Weichsel
also of the river Wartha from the riv'
er Netze to the city of Posen; esti
mated cost, $5,O39.65O.
4. The canalization Of the Oder
from the Glatzer Neisse TO Breslau
experimental works between Breslau
and Furstenberg on the Oder, con
struction of reservoirs; estimated
cost, $4,676,7OO.
The entire cost of the projects
named is placed at S94,575,000 marks
(S79,628,S50)
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

You are right, captain, and l compli-
ment you on your cooperation. The
officers are notified and the fight will
be prevented"
The sun had not thought about shin
ing upon Merrie England when the
captain left his couch on Tuesday
morning. Like a thoughtful husband
he put on his clothes quietly so as not
to disturb Mrs. Crabbe's matutinal
slumbers and putting an odd looking
package in his pocket sailed out. If
it was the captains purpose to aid in
the prevention of the fight he went
about it in an odd fashion. Every
body in Henley knows that the short
est way to Oldham's Woods is past
the mill and over the footbridge going
due south. The captain bent his way
due north. He crossed the Spring
Farm, toiled through the bracken, be-
coming dew sodden, and then veered
into a sequestered vale surrounded by
woodland.
He was not the only one in the vale.
Some hundred rough looking men
were there and there was ring being
roped off.
Hi guess Bowly's tramping towards
Holdham's Woods by now" muttered
the captain, taking deep interest in
the proceedings.
When the brawny champions en-
tered the ring the captain had no diff
Guilty in getting an excellent position
to view the fight. In fact, he seemed
marvelously familiar with the whole
proceedings and spoke to one or two
sportive looking men by their first
names, being Familiarity addressed by
them as Cap"
Greatly relieved to see that none of
Hemley's citizens were present, the
captain gave himself up heart and
soul to the fight. The Sheffield Game
cock had much the best of it at the
start and handled the Kid as he
pleased.
Five pun to four on the Game
cock, called a spectator, hoarsely.
Hon" yelled the captain, hand
doubled if you've the grit"
Doubled it is" replied the man.
hG NNiu lhSn QSdll lIS NrduleCOcK a
blow perilously near that point of a
mans physique beneath which a blow
is barred by the rules of manly sport.
Foul, foul" shrieked voice won.
drously familiar to the captain.
He peered past bulky gentleman
by his side and there stood Mr.. Bowly
red faced and angry, shaking his fist
under the nose of a man who was in
deep voice denouncing him as a liar
The captain shrunk back behind his
bulky companion and remained hidden
until the Kid with fierce rally had
transformed the Gamecock's face into
a mass of bruised and bloody flesh and
was hailed victor.
Collecting his bet the captain skunk
away with the certainty that he had
not been seen by Mr.. Bowly and en-
tering the woods drew out the pack
age from his pocket and took Ions
dram of spirits. Then he. FASTENED
home and informed his spouse thai
70 bod t9'e7 walk for indigestion
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

of Death" the auto is raised to the
elevated platform by means of wire
cable. This is done to afford the spec
tators an opportunity to see the ma
chine and to study its construction.
When the automobile has been placed
on its elevated pedestal the automo-
bilist ascends, takes her seat, grasps
the levers and prepares for her thrill
ing flight. No unnecessary time is
consumed in the preparations. The
suspense is not prolonged. Almost
before the crowd has nerved itself
for the ordeal the word is given and
the auto starts upon its thrilling jour
ney.
For two-thirds of its course the
automobile is running right side up.
But at the top of the loop there is a
vacant space forty-five feet across.
Just before the machine gets here it
is turned upside down by following
the curve of the loop.
Across the yawning chasm the auto
leaps. 1t is upside down. Mile. Maui
ricia is held in her seat by the same
centrifugal force that keeps the auto
up in position as it flies unsupported
through space. Now the machine
alights, still upside down, on the OPP
posite side of the gap, quickly rights
itself by following the curve of the
incline and goes rushing earthward
with the speed of an express train.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
Copyright. 1905, by Daily story Pub. Coz

Mr., Bowly walked up the main
street Of Henley. If ever a good man
walked up that street he was doing
It then. Goodness lay in every fold of
The fat smooth shaven face, immov-
able virtue was expressed by the tight
" tied white cravat under the double
chin. Mr.. Bowly was prominent in
the board of the Wesleyan chapel of
HENLEY and when he was not doing
his best to improve this sinful world
ne was selling ropes and groceries in
his ship chandlery on the wharf.
When he came to Captain Crabbe's
house, in the Square, he knocked at
the door and was admitted. Captain
Crabbe was also a good man and he
was also prominent in the chapel. The
captain was a Londoner and had re-
tired from the sea and settled in Hem
ley. In the old days he had been a
sinful man, he said so himself in the
experience meetings, and at times in
q social chat he would recount the
deeds of his unregenerate days with a
grin about his lips and light in his
eyes as If the cakes and ale still had
SAVIOR on his palate. But those days
had passed. no man could Guido the
captain in righteous language and CON
duct since his joining the church.
Brother Crabbe," said Mr.. Bowly,
seating himself with grunt for he
was fat, 81 have heard a rumor, bad,
o shocking rumor." He watched Cap
tain Crabbe's face closely as he said
this.
What ave you card, Brother Bow
ly?" asked the captain. He also re-
garded Brother Bowly's countenance
with interest.
There is a rumor," replied Mr..
Bowly, chat a prize fight is to come
ofs near Henley. That the peace and
order of this quiet town is to be pro-
famed by such a rowdy gathering is
horrible"
''Hi card the rumor, too" remarked
the captain, looking out of the win
dow, hand l was just coming to see
you habout it,"
Il am president of the Law and Or
der Society and you are the vice pres
ident. 1t is incumbent on us to stop
| lulh uiS6l uSSluA dhdll, SdAu MI oOW-
ly.
1--WE must surely stop it," agreed
the captain. "'Ave you card where
hits to come hoff?"
AT Oldham's Woods" replied Mr.
Bowly; "at least, that's my informa-
ton"
That's where Hi card it I'd be-
said the captain. Hill see Mr.. Grub,
the magistrate. and you'd better see
Mr.. Hunch, the constable"
"I'll do it," assented Mr.. Bowly.
ooh, that such beautiful spot as
Oldhams Woods should be defiled by
such an Illicit assemblage of sinful
men"
The guardians of the peace and or
der of Henley shook hands and part
ed. When Mr., Bowly had gone the
captain took from his pocket an lily
written note:
cap Crabbe-The Southwark Kid
and the Sheffield Gamecock are goin'
/ to have little fist shuttle near your
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

That aftr,noon the captaiE walked
down the street with that pleasant
feeling that is the concomilant u |"
br of ten pounds won by keen know lS.l
edge of form" when he met MI BOW
ly. a,t,, banion
That gentleman's usually Dehlsn
countenance was ruffled as If some un,
pheasant circumstance had happeueu
to him during the morning.
a regret, captain" ne SAID tna'
we were misinformed as to the place
where the fight was to be held II
occurred, | am told, somewhere 10 Inc
north"
Hit was great pity" remarked
tbe cantain. "IIi couldn't go with the
constable this morning. Hits great
pity" ia A.
II couldn't go, either" said Mr.
Bowly, "and l regret greatly this mis-
carriage of justice" ~.
And the captain continued his walk
slowly shaking his head.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

Pickpocket's Hand in a Mole Trap.
Louis Hugon, young pickpocket of
seventeen, had most unfortunate ex-
perience this afternoon while exercis-
Ing his profession.
A crowd had assembled around a
1allen horse in the Place d'Italie. and
Hugon saw lady whose bullying mock
cts offered all kinds of tempting pos
slbllities. Without further ado he
deity introduced his hand, but in
stead OF grasping the expected purse.
round his finger securely caught in a
new mole trap which the lady had
Just purchased. With Spartan-like
heroism he uttered no cry, but tried
70 Withdraw his hand. The lady. how
ever, became conscious that something
was wrong, and Hugon was seized by
the bystanders and handed over to the
ponce. The latter took him to the
hospital de la Pitie, where the ampu-
.ation OF his finger was adjudged nee.
essary.-Paris correspondence Lon
don Chronicle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
Statesmen Born In 1918.

With the death of Mr.. Boutwell,
passes the last of the seven governors
of Massachusetts, who were born in
1918. The others were: William Olaf
lin, born at Milford March 6; John AL
bion Andrew, born at Windham, Me-.
May 81; Henry Joseph Gardner, born
at Dorchester June ID; Alexander
Hamilton Rice, born at Newton Aug.
80; Thomas Talbot, born at Cam
bridge, N. Y, Sept. Z, and BENJAMIN
Franklin Butler, born at Deerfeld, N.
H., Nov. 5. AS Mr. Boutwell, was born
in January, it will be seen that only
February, April, July, October and De
cember of 1918 failed to give birth to a
Massachusetts governor.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
Show Appreciation by HYMNS.

In South Wales, when the people
are pleased with the work of an actor,
they have custom of showing their
appreciation by singing hymns at the
close of the performance. Henry Irv-
ing was playing at Swansea when he
was surprised to see the audience
burst into Lead, Kindly Light" when
he appeared before the curtain in re-
Spouse to a call. At the close of the
engagement the great actor was deep
ly touched by the singing of God
Be With You Till We Meet Again"
rendered in most reverent manner.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
Reninninn of aLloxds.p

Two centuries ago man who had
"a cargo to send to the Mediterranean
contrived to get rid of some of the
risk by inducing friend to take an
interest with him. 1t was necessary
to write out a statement of contract
to which the guarantors subscribed;
this was the first underwriting. These
two men happened to be frequenters
of Lloyd's coffee house in London,
which was a favorite place for the
merchants of the town to gather to
discuss business or to gossip. Others
Immediately saw the advantage of the
scheme which their colleagues had de-
vised, and on the next voyage the risk
was parceled out among a larger num-
Der of the patrons of the coffee house.
Out of this small beginning has grown
the great European maritime agency,
still bearing the name of the humble
coffee house.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
Aged Men in Penlt.0,I,.

Charles Barton, 50 years 4,
Hagerstown, who was taton ~
Maryland Penintentiary WedO,.
to serve a life sentence for tba
der of Simon Talheim is tbo /,
prisoner in the penitentiarv -
he lives two years will he tbo y h
man ever confined in that iustit',
Joseph Worthington. who v,'
the penitentiary on the charge !,
ceiving stolen goods, was 80 YEAR
when he was discharged. but h
not as old as Barton when h
sentenced, as he served seven r,
There are now in the institntIor
man rs years old, another d
three who are threescore and A.
Baltimore Sun.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
Sequel to Boer War Roman

Coming all the way from new
land to this town at the summa|
her lover, Miss Daisy Baaall
rived here a few days ago ana
were quietly married, says N
boro. Mass, dispatch. The nl
ing romance grew out Of the
African war. The groom Was
els Wentworth, a young Engn'1
He left home when young 70 y
fortune in South Africa. "h'I
Boer war came on he enlisted
was during his service tha' y
Miss Badland. The young
came out of the war win li'uI
glory behind him, and his FORUM
to be made, while his deSls N,
increased, largely owing 70 VI
of a marriage in the future
Not finding an opportunity \
liking, young Wentworth N
south Africa for America, u
Easton went to work for JaI u
kin. the duck farmer. Then u
to Middleboro and bought an
doned" farm in East MilgiST HI
started raising ducks and !, @. a
with excellent prospects u. :, h h
Recently he sent to her nO .ito
Zealand for his promised WIG
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
lASSo'Ne FISH rHsova.
Unique Sport Enjoyed on
Branch St.. Fotol

'por' Enjoyed on
In In Hardy county W '1 w
FORK FORK of the south branch a. !, he sod
t1oh,na resolves itself into 81 III Tie !
h MS ing or swimming hole. series
BY by rifles si The water I IS i,o oona''
hye feet deep and quite 1 ion Two
When the ice forms on ~
the men and boys indulge t - poa
mode of fishing. % IN nq
Three holes are Ont :,
l line across stream. at which ne l'e
toned as many men w %alcn are 4
strip str, loops of soft copper S v,al
will tighten on being draw draw Wire q
object, These men knea %h round
holes wa ch for the fish to Jug e.. y
The otners in the sport 20 -
one end of the pond, otb ~ some
other. Those downstream h.
ing or beating on the Ice WHY \ 'al
start the fish upstream. when ~, u, !
stationed at the holes r.. 'ae .
them. The men upstream i !, y I
drive the fish back past the bd =
The process is reneotos
again. until the mess Of fish 1 I H.
ed or the enthusiasm Of the f /, 10y
is exhausted.-country Life f Il ~ |
ca. u AN
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
Astonishing Claim Of mixsd o.,

Daniel Murray, long an assistant e.
the library of congress, is prenarinr -
a historical review of the EXHIBITS 80 .
negroes and persons of mixed blood
in literature and other fields. Mr. NJ
ray said in recent interview. en-
the great mass of readers if will ~
news that Robert Browning was an
octoroon. The same may be said =,
alexander Hamilton. Alexander Pousb.
kin, kussia's greatest poet, was =
quadroon."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

where this most ungodly infraction of
the peace, quietude and honor of Hem.
ley was threatened.
This was Tuesday and the fight was
appointed for the next day. Prompt
action was necessary.
you were right" said he to Mr..
Bowly that evening. 'Holdham' s
Woods is the place and daybreak is
the time"
Mr. sBowly eyed the captain closely
while he spoke.
Il have already ascertained as be-
comes a vigilant officer of the Law
and Order Society both time and
place. Oldham's Woods at daybreak.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
Rogers soma.

Who loves the rose without a tborr
Not I. Olh
No guardian darts around her o1oso
For every passing hand she blows
With every touch her bloom is stra a.,
l love no rose without a thorn. Not n
Who loves the bee without stins9
Not I. sung
IT'S but a stupid. idle drone
May live feeble life alone
And be so dull and poor a thing
/ love no bee without a sting No
Who loves a maid without VIM NJ. >
4 thornless rose, stingless bee. WI l.
A will-less maid, are not for me
Give me the sweet wild briar stiii
/ love no maid without win. Not
"Sweetbriar," by Dorothea q Rrou-.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

The Binghamton Herald notices the
conviction of nearly every mar, who
never tried to do it, that he can run a
newspaper 1t is a business which
confident outsiders assume with cour-
age and abandon with enthusiasm and
experience.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
THE dip OF DEATH"
DARING Woman Leaps Through va

oarInq Woman Leaps Through va
can't Space in Automobile.
The framework which supports the
rnnways is as high as a four-story
bnilding. 1t is of the finest steel
tubing and weighs many tons. the
General shape of the apparatus sus-
gests the hump of buffalo. AT the
anex Is a small platform. One side OF
the steel framework supports an IN
cline that curves inward at Its lower
extremity like the tail OF a monster
letter IS" The other section OF the
framework holds a curved runway
that begins, half-moon shape, fifty feet
in the air and straightens out into
an easy incline as it approaches the
ground. ~,
When the time is ripe for the dip
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

A scarcity in small silver coins is
predicted congress having failed to
provide for the purchase of the neces-
sary bullion. You may have to fall
back on your children's ten cent saw
ings banks.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

Prof Starr Of the University of
Chicago announces that substance
that he terms hamirumaha is a per-
feet substitute for tobacco. And echo
answers: "Hal Hal"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
Old English Man-Trap'

Recently while workmeu y
nish farm were remoyln lsd
from a well, they discover i
trap in a state of excellent =
ton. were
Formerly these traps s md
used to terrify trespasse,I' !, g b
ers, when it was uSua aardary
warning notice on the Ooun DRss
property thus protected, .o.enb
man-trap." The trap re, pg,' fee
gigantic rat-trap, being lou
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
Descended Mountain on Skis.

norman Libby of Bridgton, Me-, re-
centiy made the ascent of Mt. Wash
Ihgton and made the descent to the
nase on skis, without mishap, being
the first man who ever successfully
made The attempt.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

IN Berlin young men have formed
society whose members pledge them
selves to snatch birds from the hats
of women. There are likely to be i'm
portant developments in the German
capital.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

Bloch, the military expert, was
wrong in thinking that war is impos-
sible," but recent events have made
1t plain to most persons that it ought
to be impossible.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

This world, saith the preacher, is
filled with mer who are like watch,
well made and wound, but whose faces
and dial hands point to $3.50 at 10 a.
m They were made right and wound
right and keep going, but they have
never been SET right.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

'The ball tosser who is thought to
be a wonder" is prominent In the pa
pers all over the country now. AS a
rule, he won't be nearly so conspicu-
GUS two months later on.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

Another man having lost his tongue
from excessive smoking, it is now up
to some unregenerate bachelor to re-
mark that it is a pity that more wom-
en- do not smoke.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

The conscience stricken person who
returned $4,000 to the government
will be surprised Ito see how few will
follow his example.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

The kind newspape lady who tells
her readers 'how Joman can look
quite smart on $400" DOESN'T do much
to help the woman who has only $40
for a limit.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

1t appears that the buffers and lady
secretaries employed in the house
holds of the rich have acquired the
graft habit. Only heaven is left to
hope for
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

A Harvard professor declares that
the solar system is tipping over. Now
It's about time for people to get to-
gether and abolish the tipping GUS
tom.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

1t would seem that one of Uncle
Sans banana ships" would be dan
gerous to any enemy that might slip
up on 1t.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

II we saw ourselves as others see
US, we would at least have the privil-
eye OF insisting that we were labor
ing under an optical Illusion Puck.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

The world do move. The Chinese,
after having cleansed every nation but
their own, have established soap
factory and towel supply house at
home.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

town Wednesday. You used to like
this sport once and if you want to see
this fight you can get the ticket, spot
and time from Ben Hughes, at the
Bugle and Sword, in High street,
Southwark. Yours truly,
Sam"
This note had been received by the
captain the Saturday previous and On
Monday business had taken him to
London.
AS became vigilapt member of the
Law and Order Society Captain
Crabbe had not failel to discover by
diplomatic inquiry time and place
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

supt. Maxwell recommends a course
OF planting seeds and growing plants
for moral instruction. That leaves out
all knowledge of grating.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

Adam should have been very hap
by man. He never had to pay a
dress makers bill or discharge the
cook.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

Say, wouldn't 1t be fun to see oya-
ma, Nogi, Oku Nodzu and Kuroki sit
ting in together at little game of
poker?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

The people of the United States
consume rs pounds of sugar per head
year, No wonder the dentists have
good pickings.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

The fact that $40 bill will accumu-
late $4,000 microbes in month does
not seem to jar Russell Sage a little
bit.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

The modern woman who expects to
have a statue in the hall of fame
ought to wear Grecian robes. Gowns"
do not show up well in stone.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

The tobacco trust has the honor
to report that its net profits last year
were over $22,O0O,O0O. Smoke up with
the tobacco trust
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23
salmon with shamrock CO..

salmon on which all the spots
are IN the shape of shamrock was
csught in Ireland the other day. II
mas been placed on exhibition in Eng.
Lana AA A1hS
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

One brewery owns 1873 saloons In
Kansas City. Nearly two dozen "oc-
topuses" rolled into one.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-05-23

It might be mentioned that II is
the salt water lobster and not the
land variety that has gone on strike.