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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-17

after year. We hope it will be
built and believe it will be by the
time Lancaster gets her hospital,
anyway.
The boys composing the foot
ball team at Mercer University
of this city went over to Char
lesion few days ago, to engage
in lively scrambling, heller
SHELTER, pell- l-mell, scrappy game
of extremely athletic sport call
ed foot. ball. The result of the
score was 10 to 0, in favor Of the
Cit adel boys.
The elections all over the
country are over for some time
and it looks like the Democrats
are very much in the minority.
No question about it, the gener-
al prosperity OF the country at
large is attributed, in large
measure, to the Republican ad,
ministra,ion and wins votes for
them every time. Ofcourse, the
Southern states are and will re-
main Democratic, but those Re-
publicans in the North are just
as loyal to their party, as we are
to ours. They are in the major
ity aud we are afraid they will
remain so for long time to
come, but the average man will
hardly see any great difference
anyway.
a man doesn't always tind
lot of those choice viauds for
which h appetite longs, at a
boarding house. especially in a
large ty, and repeated disap-
pOlntments in tins respect, has
caused young man, living in a
certain large city, TO insert an
advertisement in the want col
umn OF the daily paper, asking for
place "where they have wat.
tles for breakfast and cream tor
the coffee, ii it costs a thousand
dollars.' He ought to come to
Macon and board.
The negro who shot the two
young white men during the fair
in this city a few weeks ago and
who Is now confined in prison in
! Atlanta, made the ridiculous
statement to the jailer in this
county who was in that city a
few days ago, that on account of
so many conflicts between the
races, a number of negroes in
this city, had few days previous
to The opening of the fair here,
organized a society" for their
protection, adopting as their
password "be careful" " The in
structions TO the mem bers were
when this password was heard
for two or three times bv one of
the members, he must begin
shooting at anything and every.
thing in sight. So this negro
claims that on this night he had
heard this "pass-word" for sew
eral times and he thought it was
time to start shooting. He will
have some trouble in convincing
jury that he was justifable in
shooting Tor the reason he claims
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-17
BIG DROP IN COTTON.

In the face of the above fact we make below
some prices that should appeal to the pocketbook
OF everyone.
5000 yards 10 cents Outing at 7 1-2 cents
25 pieces Jeans at IL 2 Is, 49, % 2 cents worth
25 per cent. more money.
rs pieces Canton Flanel 12 13 cents yard
5000 yards heaviest weight Sheetng Is yards $1OO
pieces all wool 81 inch Ladies' Cloth cents the yard
pieces 54 inch Boadcoth only 95 cts the yd
10 12 pieces 36 inch wide $125.
Silks all shades at SO cents the yard.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-11-17
Sheriff'S Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF LANCASTER,
In the Common Pleas.

Lancaster Mercantile Comp any, Plaintiff
against
j. ID. Bailey, Defendant
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12
"mT7, CIR ALICE, Conducted by J. ". DAPROW. Chatham. H. r.,
 GrCHgt
VIEWS ON GRANGE WORK.

State Master Horton of Michigan
 Gives Answer to Some Questions
 Hon. George R. Horton. master of Michigan state grange. has for several years been at the head of the grange movement and by his individual ef forts. seconded by strong deputy or ganization. has built up the grange to it's present high standard in that state. In recent interview he was asked If he saw any danger. or signs of danger, ahead in the grange movement; If so, what are they: He replied: Tn times of prosperity there is danger of those being attracted to activity for selfish purposes. For farmers. by farm CTS and in the interest of farmers should be the words passed all along grange lines. No matter how seemingly sincere or earnest and solicitous for our welfare, be watchful of the active movements of those members not di- rectly interested in the tilling of the soil or in farm life"
 Asked If the grange was undertaking legislation, and If 1t would not be wiser to attempt less and perhaps secure more. Mir. Horton replied: There Is very little danger of the grange be coming overaggressive. Our chief care should be to espouse reforms based upon common sense and justice. If we are wise in this, the good name of the grange will be perpetuated through generations to come"
 Asked what questions of public nature are now demanding the atten- ton of the grange in Michigan. Mr. Horton said: I've are attempting to amend the direct nominations law and also enact good roads legislation In n rational way. We are discussing for estry from the farmers standpoint and have kept up the agitation for the de- natured alcohol law, which is now oa our statute books"
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12
CIVIC AFFAIRS.
Ench Grange Should Re the Center of
 Civic Life.

Ench Grange Should He the Center of Civic Life.
 The field for grange activity is as wide as its members care to make it. The Ideal condition would be to have the grange the center of civic life and rural progress. Its members should lead ia local community improvements. and they should be a recognized, help ful influence in every community. The future is to see important changes in educational processes and in the larger utilization of schools, schoolhouses and equipment The rural school should continue to be the best school. but it's work should be brought into closer touch with life on the farm and in the home.
 X committee on civic affairs should be appointed in every grange. and through this committee the grange and the public generally would be induced to promote such objects us the follow ing: First, neatly kept grounds about farmhouses and village homes; second. attractively kept roadsides, free from rubbish, but this does not mean to ruthlessly cut out brush or trees that add a charm to the landscape; third, proper care of roadside trees, to see that they are not gnaTed by horses or destroyed by insects; fourth, co-opera- ton in fighting orchard and other tree pests, so the trees will not only be profitable. but have a pleasing look; fifth, gradually reduce and finally abol- ish unsightly advertisement or sign boards along the highway and on pri- vate buildings: sixth, cultivate q spirit of pride in the whole township. it's re- sources. social life and industrial op- portunities: seventh, do everything pos sible to encourage the development of small or large manufactures, home in- dustries, handicraft. etc.
 Every intelligent effort along those lines will rebound to the interest of the grange as we'll as be benefit to all the community.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12
General Markets

New York. July fo- FLOUR = Steady. but slow: Minnesota patents. SI5oa4eo; winter straights. <- Sa 4; winter extras. s2.9oa3.40: winter pat ents. .4a4.3o.
 WHEAT-There was a steadier tone to wheat and a slight advance early this morning on strength in the northwest. un- favorable Russian crop news and cover ing; later. however. realizing by local longs caused a slight reaction; September. s4 l-I6aSiTsc.; December, S5 5-16aS5asc.
 BTTTER-Creamery, extra, per pound. eol1a21c.: firsts. 19Ikaaoc.: seconds. 1salsc. CHEESE-State, full cream. large and small best. I1c.: fair to good. large. 10a l0s.c.: small. 1oa105rc.: half skins. best. slzaSS4c.; part skins, prime. 7AaTAc. EGGS-Fresh gathered. extra, per doz- en. soc.: nearby. fresh gathered, firsts to extra firsts, 17a1sc-
 TALLow-DulI; city. 5c.; country. 5a 5Ac.
 POTATOES-Firm: southern prime. per barrel Sa5oa3: do, fair to good. per bar rel. N.50a2. do-. culls. per barrel. 75c. all Jersey prime. per five-eighth basket, 55a eoc.: do.. seconds. per five-eighth basket. 25a1Sc.
 LIVE POULTRY-Firm fowls. 14ai5c. old roosters. 9tza1oc.; spring chickens. 2oa 23c: ducks, old. 10a11c.; do.. spring, 11a l2c.; geese. 9a10c.
 DRESSED PoULTRY-Steady: fowls. choice. s5.65a5.eo: prime. s5.4Oa5.6o: veal calves, S1a1.15.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12
THE GRANGE PICNIC
Three soU-ces of Profit to Be Derived
 From These simmer outinEx-

Three sou-ces of Profit to Be Derived
 From These Summer Outings.
 The Iran"c picnic has come to occupy an important place in the grange cal endar, says State Master Fuller of New York. and that we may get the full benefit from this annual event 1t will be we'll for us to remember that we may reasonably expect three sources of profit from a picnic-first. the per sonal heaefit that coI.es from relaxa- ton and rest from our strenuous farm life: second. the educational and in- structive benefit of the addresses and lectures, and, third. the stimulating effect to the Order from interesting others In the work of the grange. In order to get the first mentioned benefit from picnic we must throw off for a day all the care and worry about our business and come to the picnic with determination to have good time. To this end 1t Is good idea to forget for ever any little personal dislike we may have for any other members of the grange and get right up close to them and see if we cannot discover some lovable qualities in them. The amount of educational benefit to be derived from q picnic Is something hard to de- termine. but the speaker will certainly be better able to give you something helpful and uplifting If he is met by somebody duly appointed for that pur- pose and made to feel that he is wei come and that you are glad he Is there. He will give you a better address un- der such circumstances than he will If Ee is left to browse around the woods until time to make his speech and then have to talk against baseball game, a mcrry-go-round and red lemonade speeler. All these things are proper adjuacts to picnic. but do not mix we'll together. The third and last bene- 1t to be expected from the picnic. the attraction of those outside the gates to join the grange, Is certainly worth ca- tering to. Take some trouble to Invite those whom you think would make good members of your grange to at tend the picnic. and when they get there see that they have a good time. Think about these things when you are arranging your picnic and see If they do not add to the enjoyment and bene- fit of your annual outing.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12
Married In the Grange.

A rather unusual programme was that presented by a grange ill Maine recently. After several numbers of Inc programme had been rendered the wedding march was being played. the Patrons marching around the hall. They stopped before the masters desk, when a brother and sister in the Order were united as man and wife by one having authority so to do. After the ceremony recess was declared and congratulations extended to the newly married couple. Refreshments were furnished by the groom.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12
Oregon Stnfe Grnnre.

The Oregon state grange is one of the few that hold their annual meetings In the spring. At the last meeting, held in June, A. T. Buxton was elected master to succeed B. c. Leedy, who had held the position for several years. Resolutions were adopted fayoring fe- male suffrage. local option law, post al savings banks. parcels post, electing United States senators by direct vote of the people, publishing the assess -ment roll annually in each county and holding an educational conference of county assessors each year. Telegrams expressing satisfaction at the passage of the free alcohol bill were sent to rongress and to the master of the na- iional grange.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

The seventeen year locust, whose pc riodicai appearances are closely watch ed by the specialists of the agricultural department, will appear this year, ac- cording to bulletin recently issued by the government, in northern Illi- nois, portions of Maryland and sev- eral other adjacent southern states. In- forma ton regarding the appearance of the insects in any portion of the coun- try is desired by the bureau at Wash ington, with q view to keeping the clos est possible track Of them. While there has been comparatively slight damage from this pest in recent years, the gov ernment wishes to keep as we'll posted touching the time and place of their periodic appearance as possible, with view to being prepared for them should the damage from them give promise Of being considerable.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

It does not serve to lessen the regret a whit that the little one in the home is bitten by the pet family dog rather than by the tramp cur that happens to stroll past the place. Recently there have come to our notice two cases of this kind. In the one q little two-year- old was killed outright by pet bull dog that had been angered by boys fin the neighborhood. its jaws having to be pried open before the grip of the animals teeth could be freed from the little ones throat Tn the second instance large Dane attacked q little child of about the same age, q son of the owner, and nearly killed him be- fore 1t was clubbed off. There may be eases where watchdog is necessity, but they are getting scarcer every day Since 1t Is the bark of dog that is the important thing. a pug or terrier will answer this purpose in most cases, and should they attack the children in the home they would not mangle them quite so badly.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12
Grange National Banks.

The grange national bank movement Eeems to be spreading in Pennsylvania. In Cambria county bank was recently established on property costing S20,o0O, which will be fitted up in q most at tractive style. Pennsylvania Is giving the grange national bank system q thorough trial and we anticipate that other states will follow In its lead If these institutions prove successful
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

We know Of number of men who have been utterly indifferent to the practical advantages of tiling as a means of retaining wet pieces of land who have had their eyes opened and the lesson brought home by the rapid drying up of soils adjacant to tiling laid with a view to draining water from the. family cellar. This much of an object lesson is usually sufficient. One of the men belonging to the class mentioned is this year rais- ing bumper crop of corn on just such piece of low land. as these low tracts almost always possess a superabun- dant fertility and require but the drain ing off of surplus water to yield boun- tifully.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

One of the most serious drought con- ditions to be reported for several years has prevailed in northeast Kansas and southeast Nebraska for more than a month past. Reports coming from the affected district state that the straw berry crop has been ruined and oats are practical failure. Corn sprouted poorly and is in a critical condition, while vegetable gardens are fast dry ing up. There Is q possibility that there will be reversing of weather conditions to the droughty period of six and eight years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

A granger taking a whirl on the board of trade stands about the same chance of winning out that the fellow does who bucks the wheel of fortune at the county fair, the prospect being good in either case that the one who indulges will get skinned. The first institution Is maintained for the pur- pose of picking the lambs, the second for taking in the suckers, neither be ing operated for benevolent purposes. There are nine chances to one that If fellow makes good on a corn deaf he will get caught short on pork. Rais- ing hogs for market Is. therefore q ber- ter proposition all around than specu- lating with the carcass or byproducts on Change.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12
Our Busy National Secretary.

National Secretary Freeman has been unusually busy for the last two months In getting out certificates for the sixth degree. He has written over 3.2oo sixth degree certificates this year and has issued 130 or more charters for new granges and reorganized granges for the first quarter of 1906. There seems to be a general advance all along the line in the grange move ment
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

There is little excuse, except 1t be downright physical inability, for any family which has access to a piece of ground if they do not raise therefrom during the summer supply of vegeta- bles sufficient to carry them through the winter. Poverty and Restitution both as regards food and raiment are often but other names for downright shiftlessness and laziness. Touching the rewards she bestows Dame Nature quite closely follows the adage. If a man will not work, neither shall he eat''
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

For the gardener or farmer a pro tracted dry spell simply means the giving of greater measure of time and care to cultivation. as loose and mellow condition of soil will quite largely overcome all but the most ex- treme drought effects.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

Now that the cabbage worm craze has subsided the vegetarian can read the reports of packing house investi- gators with keen sense of enjoyment and a realization that the joke is on the other fellow
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

In the matter of raising a corn crop soils are much like men In the work which Is assigned them. a soil of moti- crate or rather low fertility giving bet ter results when there are two rather than when there are three or four stalks in the hill
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

The arrangements of the home yard and buildings should be such that the odor of the flower beds will reach the passerby before that from the pigpen. While the Poland China can't be beat as a mortgage litter or money raiser. his place is out behind the barn.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

\ supply of machine oil will some nerves as well as the gearing of a windmill. One of these we know pro- ducas a weird sound that in the dead of stIn night is calculated to people the hearers imagination with wraiths, spooks and others of the hobgoblin fra ternity.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

On many of the large wheat farms of the northwest steam and gasoline traction engines have almost entirely replaced the horse in blowing. harvest ing and thrashing operations. Engines Of the latter type. because they make possible dispensing with water and fuel wagons, are particularly adapted 10 conditions prevailing in the territory referred to.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

The largest authenticated yield of corn so far as has come under our mo- tice is that reported by a central Iowa farmer who last year raised AT bush els on one acre of ground In addition to manuring the land heavily, he put it in the best of tilth before planting. He used a planter which placed the rows three feet and eight inches apart and drill which planted the kernels six inches apart in the row. After he had gone over the field in the ordinary way he went over 1t again, straddling the rows. This made the rows twenty-two inches apart Aside from the harrow ing which was given the field before the corn came up the only tool used was single horse two shovel culti- vator. The crop was laid by June 15. When he husked the crop he surprised himself as we'll as his neighbors. The extraordinary yield obtained was the result of planting the very best and thoroughly tested seed. rich and fore ing soil and careful cultivation. There is reason to believe that this yield could only be got from the richest and best soil. as the chances are three to one that less fertile soil. planted with just as good seed and given exactly the same tillage would not have pro- duced nubbins enough to pay for go- ing over the field.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

Luther Burbank, who has justly earn ed the cognomen Wizard" by reason of the marvellous creations of his gen. jus in horticultural lines, has this year planted 1000 varieties of potatoes with a view to developing n type which shall be more prolific than any yet known as we'll as uniform in size ana proof against disease.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

The prize of S1,oO0 is still hanging up for the orchar1ist of the northwest who can develop an apple that win keep through the winter and possess quail ity equal to the Wealthy. While many are at work there is no assurance that the end sought will be attained.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

In the building of the silo it Is well to see to it that the structure is well braced with view to wind resistance, as one located near the home of the writer was blown down lately during the progress of heavy thunder and wind storm
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

An even casual observation of plant life reveals wonderful adaptation of the plant to its condition and degree of intelligence difficult to understand in so low a form of life. While we readily note the fact. it is not so easy to explain why the apple tree puts forth supreme effort to produce fruit when marked for death by some of its numerous enemies, why the sunfiower keeps its bright face toward the sun throughout the course of his Journey from the east unto the west, and so throughout the. whole realm of nature the same instructive intelligence is shown, revealing not so much conscious manifestation on the part of the crea- ture in plant or animal realm as the marvellous intelligence and oversight of an all wise and all powerful Crea- tor.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

Bulldogs and six shooters are on about par when it comes to finding q place for them In the home. Both are nasty. ugly propositions and as a gen eral thing prove to be loaded"
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

Every man who is occupied in men
 tai work owes it to himself to take at least an hour of vigorous exercise or manual labor every day. This will serve to keep him up to tone and will prevent his strings from snapping or rusting.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

Satisfaction and misery are all toe often associated with a consciousness that q fellow is better off or less favor ably situated than his neighbors.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

X water r1n placed on the lawn will Ee largely p2trouizeI as we'll as highly appreciated by tie birds that nest about your home.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

The tame pigeon is one of the most profitless propositions on the farm, it's use as pot pie timber seldom serving to pay for its keep.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

The condition of q fellows bank account is often quite accurately in. dicated by the manner In which he cul tivates his corn and the care he gives his home premises.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

ately indicated by the way he feels than by the color of his hair. The mile post index is an unsatisfactory one
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12
Live Stock Markets.

HOGS-Receipts light: market active prime heavies. q; medium and heavy Workers. 7.1oa715; light Workers. s.15 pigs, sa7.10; roughs. $5.50a6.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS - Supply light market steady; prime wethers. S. 70a5. s culls and common. s2.5oas.5o: lambs. s4a7
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

Fifteen cents invested In harness re- pairs will often prevent a five dollar runaway or perhaps Il broken neck
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12
Haruess Repairing.

II. R. Whitford now has an experienced harness maker in his employ. Repair work ot all kinds done promptly and WHITFoRp. Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1906-07-12

Charcoal Burners Wanted.
 Two jobs = let, one of aO. .OO0 bushels and or of .o,on bushels. ELY BROTHERS, Tcrryville, Conn.