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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
No Doubt.

no Doupts
'T was counsel for railway COM
pany in the west" "ssays prominent
New York lawyer, "in, whose employ
q section hand had been killed by an
express train. His widow Of course
sued for damages. The principal wit
ness swore positively that the locomo-
tive whistle had not sounded until aft
er the entire train had passed over his
departed friend. So
".You admit that the whistle blewy
I sternly demanded Of the witness.
"tOh. yes; It blewv
"sNow,' added impressivsly, 'if that
whistle sounded In time to give Nor
gan warning the fact would be In fa-,
vor Of the company, wouldn't it?
"T suppose sos sajd the witness,
Very well. Now, for what earth
II purpose would the engineer blow his
whistle after the man had been
struck?
HT presume replied the witness,
with great deliberahon, that the whis-
tie was for the next man on the
track -Harper's Weekly.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
Prohibition in .. S. Senate.

The subject Of prohibition came up
in the United States Senate at Wash
ington last week. It was raised by
Senator Tillman, who introduced a
resolution instructing the committee
on finance to consider and report
whether it is practicable for the ma
tional government to discontinue the
issuance of permits to retail liquor
dealers in states, counties OF munich
palities where local option prevails
prohibiting the sale of liquors."
Senator Allison suggested that the
government merely collected tax on
liquor and does not control its sale.
Mr.. Tllman replied that the govern
ment in collecting the tax permits the
sale of the liquor, and issues permit
for that purpose. The resolution was
adopted.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to return our sincere
thanks to the many generous friends
who stood by Us, with such unweary-
ing kindness during our recent severe
Illness, Seldom have any in need of
sympathy and the most devoted
friendship, received so full meas
are OF; the best fruits of the human
heart. From first to last it was one
unceasing routine Of kindness and at
tention and the intense sufering-in
avery large degree was alleviated
by the warm radience Of the love be-
slowed upon us. Nothing that skill
could suggest or love supply was
wanting:
May the bread they SO lavishly and
generously cast upon the waters re-
burn to them after many days and He
.who tempeialf the windto the shorn
protect: them from all harm
and 1eng shield them from the sorrow,
sickness and death incident to. hu-
msuity; and when they come as
cohe they must to one and an--may
they be sustained and comforted by
friends as noble, generous and de-
voted. More, we could not ask for
them; more, friendship. could not
give.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Haltiwanger.
Lexington, Dec. "a.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
Bills by Congressman Lever.

Representative Lever has introduced
the following bills in the house: l..
Public building, Orangeburg, $10o, o,0oo ).
2. sub-treasury, Columbia; 8. Pension,
II. P. Kohn; 4. For relief of the heirs
of Dennis O'Callaghan; 5. Pension, !,
Paul E. Aver; 6. To correct Military
record of Samuel s. Gardner; 2. For
the relief Of the heirs of Adolphus
Feininger; 8. Pension, Mary J. Roe;,
8. Relief of Naloti Braghi; 10. Re-
lief Of the legal representatives of j..
a. Brantley; II. Pension, Wade 81.
Rucker; 12. Pension. John M. Long;
1s. For the relief OF w. P. Dukes; "A.
Pension, Margaret Hertel; IS. For
the relief Of the trustees German Lu-
thersn church, Orangeburg; 1s. Pen-
sion. Simon r. Weed; Il. Relief OF
Mrs. Sara @. Bryan; is. Relief trus-
tees of.st. STEPHENS church, Le1ing-
ton; 10. To provide for the erection.
to Gen. Thomas Sumter; 20. For the
relief OF the estats of Lawrence M.
Span; q. For the erection Of a msnu-.
ment to Capt. james Butler; ct al.
Mr.. Lever will in q few days intro
duce bills for an appropriation build
ing costing the government $49e, 900,
but was begun fifty years ago. and as
Mr.. Lever says, i is entirely made
squate to the present needs. The
growth of Columbia in the last fifteen
years, issimply wonderful, and she
seems now only to be getting in her
real stride.n
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
Evelyn AID Mother
May Rseoaeiliats,

New York, Dec. 1e.-Mrs. Evelyn
Nssbit Thaw and her lawyers were
today searching the city for hermoth-
or, Mrs. Charles j. Holman, who, it
was understood, has been here for
some purpose unknown to them.
This fact led to the belief that a
reconciliation is on the point Of being
effected between young Mrs. Thaw
and her mother, who were bitterly op-
posed to each other at the first trial
of Stanford White.
It is thought by the lawyers that q
great part Of the district attorneys
ammunition was furnished by Mrs.
Holman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
Williams and DeArmoua Fight

Washington, Dec. 1s.-lThe Till
man-McLaurin fistic episode was re-
peated in the house cloak room today,
by Minority Leader John Sharp VIII
liams, of Mississippi, and Representa-
tive DeArmond, of Missouri. They
became engaged ip .wrangle over
the appointment of q Missourian to a
committee when DeArmond called
Williams ..Ear.'' Williams imme-
diately retaliated by striking De-
Almond full in the face. DeArmond
replied with glancing blow on the
cheek, which broke the skin on Will
Hams' face. The two were separated
by friends and lead from the cloak
room through different doors.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
Killed By South carolinian
Who Immediately Fires
Bullet in Own Brain

Charles A. Geiger, of Beaufort, S..
c., shot and killed James Fl. Oliphant
>alstock broker, in the latter's Office in
New/York last Friday, and immediate
ly after committing the terrible crime
turned the weapon upon himself and
blew out his own brains.
Geiger, it is said was customer
of Oliphant's, and had lost heavily in
the game. Geiger asked for an ex-
tension of credit and upon being re-
fused drew pistol and fired with the
above result.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25

Mr.. J. B. Hyler died at his home in
the Clutch Fork" near Selwood, on
Wednesday, December 18th, 1907, at
the advanced age of 80 years. Mr..
Hyler was twice married-his first
wife being Miss Rebecca Ann Dreher,
who with three children, all grown,
died several years ago. His second
wife, who was sister Of his first wife,
survives him at the ripe age of 81
years.
He was a brave soldier, having
fought gallantly for the southland
during the Confederscy.
The funeral services were held at
ST. Michaeps Lutheran church, at
p. M, Thursday.
Mr.. Scott Hendrix, OF Lexington,
was the undertaken.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
Double Killing in Kershaw.

8. w. Welsh and Berry Mobley,
two prominent young men of Ker-
shaw, became engaged in a difficulty
in barber shop On Saturday night,
and as a result Welsh was killed out
right, while Mobley lies seriously
wounded at his home. T. L. Clyburn,
acting as peace-maker, was killed by
Welsh. Welsh used a Colts revolver
and Mobley a Smith & Wessson.
All were extremely popular anA
the tragedy cast gloom over th&
entire community. The ready pistol
and whiskey was the cause.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
Got His Answer.

The victim of the dentist held up his
haad.
Doctor" said he. "before you put
the lid on my conversation will you
answer question"
"Yes," said the dentist, selecting q
square piece Of rubber and shipping it
with his scissors.
do people chew more on one side Of
the mouth than the other?"
Sure" said the dentist. picking up
the clamps.
"How interesting!' Which side?'
"The inside" replied the dentist.
slipping the rubber dam over the YER
bal one that issued from his patients
lips.-Lippincott's.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
WHAT BLISS!

On Christmas night,
Oh, what delight.
When stars are brightly cleaning.
And SHOWS are piled
And breezes wild.
And love, young love. Is dreaming!
What bliss, say.
With pas old sleigh
And robes all warm and furry,
And Dobbin, dear.
Who has no fear ;"
That he will have to hurry!
And then-oh. well, :
IL must tell!
Your own-y. ownest grille, =
In coat and hood
All tucked in good, 4
And warned to "come home early"
What bliss. I say.
To ride away.
With bells just family jingling,
sAnd later on,
When love has won,
OuH,chilly fingers minglingl
And then-at last
Hearts beating fast, -
In loves delightful tether, .,
=. To somehow feel
. Lips slowly steal,
And then-why-freeze together.
-Lurana w. Sheldon in Judge.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
a Beautiful Souvenir.

We are in receipt of a beautiful and
magnifcently gotten up Souvenir Of
the Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co. They
are the largest manufacturers ofshoes
in the world, and their sales run up
into the millions annually,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
Empty Stockings.

gOh mothers in. homes that are happy
ghefe Christmas comea laden with
cheer,
AFhsre the children Ire dreaming al
rexdy
OF tho msrriest day in the year. 4
AS you gather your children around
And tell them "the story Of old"
Remsmber the homes that are
Remember the hearts that are
cold.
And, thanking the love that has
lowered you
With aH that 10 dearest and best,
Give freely that from your abund-
ance
Some bare little life may be blest!
Oh, go where the stockings hang
empty,
Where Christmas is naught but a
name,
Ard give for the love of the Christ
child;
Twas to seek such as these. He
came. Ellen Manley. !.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
Notice to Liquor Dealers.

In accordance with the terms of the
Dlspensary Law now in force, you are
hereby requested to submit bids for
the following kinds and qualities of
liquors, beer and wines, to be furn-
ished to the State of South Carolina,
for use of the County Dispensary
Board of Lexington County, to wit:
K corn-s,ooo half pints, $500 pints,
1,4OO quarts, 100 gallons. Give age
and proof.
K gin-1,20o half pints, 700 pints,
400 quarts. Give age and proof.
Rye, 80 per cent. proof-45o pints,
400 quarts and SO gallons.
Xxx gin-6oo haai pints, 700 pints,
$50 quarts. Give age and proof.
< rye-5oo half pints, 500 pints, 500
quarts. Give age and proof.
K rum-70o half pints, 800 pints and
500 quarts. Give age and proof.
Xxx corn-40o half pints, 700 pints,
400 quarts and so gallons. Give age
and proof.
Xxx rye-6oo half pints, 700 pints,
500 quarts and SO gallons. Give age
and proof.
xxx rye-20O half pints, 200 pints
and 100 quarts. Give age and proof.
Xxx corn-2oo half pints, 200 pints,
100 quarts and so gallons. Give age
and proof.
Peach brandy-2Oo half pints, 200
pints, 100 quarts. Give age ayd proof.
Apple brandy 200 half pints, 200
pints, 100 quarts. Give age and proof.
( Bids viii also be accepted for al
cohol.
The above described goods must be
standard measurement in quantity,
and be put up, branded and labeled I
Bids are also requested on standard
and well known brands of Fye,l corn, 3
Scotch whiskies, brandy, gin, rum,
wines, beer, ale and stout.
All goods must be furnished in COM
plance with and subject to the terms
and conditions of the Dispensary Law
of 1907, and bidders must conform to
the following rules, to wit:
1. Bids shall be sealed, and there
shall be no mark or sign upon the en-
velope Indicating the name of the
bidder.
2. Bids must be sent by express. or
registered mail to Frank W. Shealy,i
Treasurer of Lexington County, Lex
ington, S. G.
3. Contracts will be awarded to
the lowest responsible bidder, the
Board reseving the right to reject
any and all bids, or any part thereof.
The Board also reserves the right to
increase or decrease the above guam
titles, as the demands of the trade
may require, at the same price as the
bids submitted.
4. All goods to be delivered f. o. b.
Lexington, S. c., to be paid for within
80 days from receipt thereof. Bids
will be opened at our Office at Lexing-
ton, G. H., s. c., at II o'clock a. m.,,
January 27, 1908.
s- R. L. KEISLER,
j. L. SHULER, -
J. w. ADDY, H..
County Dispensary Board for Lexing-
xs County.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
Our Virginia Letter.


As / write this morning it is much
more comfortable in-1ny study than it
is out doors. We are insthe clutches
OF v inter. For four days the ground
has been coated with solid sheet of
ice. It almost always SHOWS up here
when there is failing weather. in
winter, but this time there was q mix
ture of round snow and rain, and now
it is about all ice, and the wind is
blowing at a fearful rate. But ! am
very comfortable, Our people met a
little more than q week ago and put
up wood for the year, and sour coal
bin is well supplied. Sausage and
spare ribs are ripe, too, so we feel
comfortable.
Last Saturday morning I had a
langhat my friend Rev. p. H, e. Der
rick, whom most Of your readers
know. He came here. to board the
train. BE stopped the night before
! with Rev. n p Gonnta. four miles
away. When he started for this
place, the ice ice was so sleek that his
horse could not travel. He weighs
about 800 pounds, and had ovepcoat
and suit case. But the trip must be
made, SO he struck out afoot. He
could travel very little better than his
horse, but finally made il: Although
the ground was covered with ice,
when he arrived his collar, neoktie
and shirt were melted with perspira-
don.
Mrs. B enjoyed YeFR much her trip
TO our olA home st hafa Rock 9. O.,
and we gu sappreciste the kindness
shown her. The children and their
fatAer, toos were delighted with the
lind rememh mhralees of cur friends. i
mad ms fee1 very much &C home to
have Dutch Fork saussge, sweet pota-
toes and spindersD to eat. She She
brought backa small yellow pine, and
two large burs. Itold her I would
never have thought OF bringing such
things. But when people walk in
they say, ssWell, what is this?''
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
3. A. JETFcoAT
SHOT FROM REAR
sasksAoi Mounds YliIf Probably Prove
Fata ssaisant Not YET Known.

49, f8E iHS3aNanS MOI Iet k10Wn.
orangebur Dec. q. B. A.
Jeiseoats awell known and wealthy
Aner Of thia section, who lives six
miles froPa North; was yesterday shot
rDm thesrear by On unknown person
! near Swamp creek, three miles from
! 4 s home.
Hs horse ran TO Mr.. Jeffcat's house
q attracted the attention Of his sons,
Who Instituted q search. They went
ssto North, failing to meet him on the
on their return trip he was dis
ccserad at the house of one OF his
snants, one nile from the scene of
he shooting. BE was then taken to
North and thence TO Columbia, where
ne vas operated on at the Columbia
i sh6spital by DE, Query.
It was found that hehad been struck
by three buckshot, one entering his
hip one MS shoulder and one the back
Sof his head, penetrating the brain.
His wounds are very serious and Will
prpbably prove fatal.
BE penite tentiary authorities at Co
lmbla sent dogs % the scene. but 50
iaf - known nothing has yet been
Uncovered The dogs were returned
IL Colunbia tonight. The sheriff Of
gebrfg Is stin inEestig eating. e
AZ 8 late hour tonight Mr. Jefcoat
residing easiilly and doing as well
cculd % expected. The State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-12-25
safe-Crackars Again.

Saturday night the safe in the store
of D. 81. McGregor in the town Of
Ruby, 8. O., was. blown open by safe
crackers. Only a small amount of
money was secured.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-08
KING CASE APPEALED
Brothers of Jerry King Living in
Canada Appeal to
Supreme Court

The regular grind Of the court
in the county Of Penningto has
been going painfully on to those
interested and curiously so to
the morbidly disposed. In the
case Of the contesting of the es-
tate Of Jerry King an appeal has
been taken t, the circuit court
instituted it is understood by
the brothers Of the deceased
whose residence is IN Canada.
The appeal, however, while
meaning that the case is to be
fought out again, does not APP
peal to the legal talent here,
who have had to do with the
seemingly fair settlement Of the
case as having significance sufi-
Gent to change the ruling Of
this county court. That
is however, now up to the high
or tribunal which means a fur
ther delay of the law.
The courts attention has been
directed a greater part of the
week to a case in what is gen
orally supposed to be easy in
South Dakota. Albertina Sneve
seeks to be cut loose from her
husband, Ole Sneve on general
grounds Of incompatibility and
other kindred allegations and
retained Schrader & Lewis and
O. L.. Cooper, three prominent
st. Joe street attorneys to look
after her interests while Boyd &
Soule defend Ole, the husband.
1t appears that there is a con-
tention as to the division of a
ranch property said to be worth
$4,000 which gives to the case
more than the usual zest attend
ing cases of a like character.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-08
HIGH SCHOOL VOTES.

The janitor. Mr.. Turner, is
sick again and had to be taken
home in the hack.
The coasting on the east side
of the School House is fine.
Last Friday night the children
and teachers were coasting un-
til after six O'Clock, Miss Beach
and Miss Metzgar were the only
teachers that were not there.
Last Friday the Latin IL.
class had a spelling down con-
test.
The lecture by R. F. Outcault
will have to be postponed until
later as he is still ill.
The High School has organ
lied a Debating Society. Last
Tuesday a committee was APP
pointed to draw up a constitu-
tion which consisted Iof Bertha
Nicholson, Glays Chapman,
Henry Schuster, Nellie Peter
I'm and Prof. Blyman. This
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-08
8 e ITEMS

The first blizzard of the season
occurred Jan. 10, 1907, and it
was not so bad as it might have
been as everybody seemed to
have plenty Of feed for their
stock except the new comer's
who come too late to put up
feed and who is paying the
"neat" sum of SIS to $40 per
ton of hay.
Albert flemish Of the: creek
has gone to Rapid City.
Items are awful scarce as the
roads are in a horrible condition,
a perfect glare Of. ice SO, *that
travel is almost impossible
Malica Foley returned from
Rapid City last week where he
had been after a DAD Of lumber
to build a shack for a new cor
ner and the roads was. in such
bad condition he had to leave
his load on the road.
Brainard Poste, of Ash creek
went to Fort Pierre last week to
visit relatives.
A. A. Shoemaker, Of Grind
stone went to Pierre last week
SO "rumor" has it to get out a
town plat at Grindstone on his
ranch on the old Deadwood trail
better known as the old Mexi-
can Ed ranch on Bad River.
Herman Poste was q Grind
stone visitor last week.
Matt Smith, of Deep Creek was
rusticating among friends, on
Ash Greek last week.
TENDERFooT.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-08
Isolated Tracts Must Be published
'Singly.

Rapid City, s. D., Feb. 2, 'O7.
EDITOR The UNION, City.
SIR: Afidavits Of publica-
ton for notes of sale Of isolated
tracts should in all cases reach
this office the day before the
date set for the sale. Also you
will please furnish a separate af-
fdavit of publication for each
isolated tract described in the
notice. In some instances there
may be more than one such
tract advertised in the same no.
tice. You understand that a
tract is isolated when the land
surrounding it is appropriated,
and by noting the description
Of the land in a published no.
tice you can easily, determine
whether or not there are moro
than one tract.
Please keep the above in
mind and act accordingly.
Very respectfully,
Geo. p. Bennett,
Register.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-08
Short Order House on
Main Street,

Mr.. A. b. Duncan has open
ed this week a short-order res
taurant on weSt Main street
(west side) in the rooms form
erly occupied by the School Of
Mines club and is now ready
for business. It is proposed to
make Of this new restaurant q
place that is up-to-date in every
particular as a quick merchants
lu2ch and a place also. where
private family dinners will also
be served. .
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-08
LOCAL STORIES
Trowbridge, the jewel er.

UA1o JoWol of.
A. j. Mccain was in Washta
on business Thursday.
Valentines of all kinds at Nc
aNmara's Book Store.
Oil Meal So. per hundred
pounds. Donoho &Son.
Wood! Wood! No scarcity
of wood. Donoho & Son.
Oil Meal So. per hundred
pounds. Donoho & Son.
Wood! Wood! Nc scarcity
of wood. Donoho & Son.
Masks for the masquerade for
sale at McNamara's Book Store.
Sheet music at reduced prices.
Catalogue free. McNamara''s
Book Store.
For wedding rings, wedding
anniversary and birthday gifts
see Trowbrdge.
- ~ NTA 49," &Ial4 HLENa
John s. Sutton, Of Bloom
field, Neb., was in the city this
week on business.
Q. j. Ernst and Ell. D. Foster,
OF Omaha, were in the city on
business Wednesday.
G. w. Furnas, of Furnas, S.
D., was in the city on business
the fore part Of the week.
Tony Madsen, Of Washta,
was in the city Tuesday and
Wednesday, carrying his ear in
sling.
Paul 6. Murphy, Of vesta,
was in the city Wednesday at
tending the land sale of isolated
tracts.
Robert Barnes, Of Furnas
was in tho city the first Of the
week to make final proof on his
homestead.
Itch cured in 30 minutes with
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion.
Never fails. Sold by G. d.
Matteson, druggist.
George Meyers, of Farming
dale loaded up his stock and
shipped to Nebraska where he
has lots Of feed. Mr.. Meyers
will return in the spring.
Fred Mccain. Of the Mccain
Real Estate agency sold this
week to Charles Gay a building
lot in Boulevard addition upon
which Mr.. Gay will probably
build early in the spring.
Mrs. M. Wilson who has
been living on her homestead
on the Lake Flat country took
advantage Of the three months
absence granted and left for
her home in Sioux City this
week 10 spent the rest of the
winter.
The special Tree number of
the Dakota Farmer reached the
editorial table this week. This
number of South Dakota lead
ing farm paper is a publication
of which all the agrieulturists Of
the state should be proud. It
is full Of hints and special art
iclea about tree planting and.
tree culture in the so-called
semi-arid part Of the state.
WANTED FOR EASTERN PARTIES
Ten quarter sections of decided land
witbina radius Of twenty miles Of
Radid City. Also three ranches for
Investment. Will owners call with
full description on NJ. o. Fitzmaurice
Land and Law Office, next School Of
Mines Club, Rapid City, s.. D.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-08
mrs Jacob wahl Frozen 10 Death.

Early inlthe week there came
here the shocking intelligence
that Mrs Jacob Vail Of Stone-
vile, in Meade county, had
been found frozen to death. Il
is learned that the lady was rid
ing to the postofice on horse
back and lost her way to perish
in the storm. 1t is understood
that her remains will be shipped
to Hermosa, her former home,
for burial.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-08
1NE AAWAYS BVSV BEE AyVE
WinterC loaks

Without rejecting upon the seasons
trade for which we are in every sense APP
preciative, but owing to the large purchase
of our buyer we have too many left over
and the odd lot will be sold at your price,
almost, rather thar carry them over. They
are all exclusive styles Of this seasons out
put of the best cloak makers.