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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-09

money IS easy all over the world"
says a current letter on the financial
situation. That must be theoretically
speaking. for in practice it appears to
be quite as hard to get now as it ever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-09

It's the opinion OF the Chicago Tri-
bune that nature must help in the
work Of conserving her own resources.
1t adds that If it had rained oftener in
California the big trees in Calaveras
grove would not have caught fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-09
Ushered in $500 Babies.

DR.. William NJ. Johnson, of Johnson
VILE, has been elected president of the
Wayne County Medical society. Mr..
Johnson is the Oldest practicing physi-
clan in this section of the state and has
been at Johnsonville 81 years.
He is a staunch friend of the stork,
having co-operated with that famous
bird in bringing into existence more
than $500 babies.
DR.. johnson is well preserved, stands
feet inches TALL and his presence
in a medical society meeting always at
tracts attention. He takes an active in
terest in the discussions, though he now
is more than so years old.-Fairfeld,
Ill, Correspondence in Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-09
John w. Gates Fancies.

John Watch-Me Gates is constructing
a golf course that is to cost 1866, 900. His
race course will cost three times as
much, and his automobile track, so
yards wide, "a miles long, and con-
structed entirely of fable, will knock
a large hole in $4,000, 900. Gates is par
ticularly fond of golf. Like Mr.. Rookie
Teller, he finds the game the finest ex-
ercise in the world. and at the same
time the least wearying. Minister WI
talks foolishly about walking. No man
should walk unless he is obliged to.
There is no mental recreation in walk
ing per Sc; but, when golfing you get
the benefit of walk. and at the same
time occupy the mind. Port Arthur will
be a great resort for us northerners,
Palm Beach must look to it's laurels
John Watch-Me is big. He likes big
enterprises. His casino at the beach
is to cost 100000, His winter trains
from New York. Boston, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington. Chicago. Cleve-
land, ST. Louis, etc, will be editions
de luxe."-New York Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-09
A Bear With a History.

The chances are strong that within
couple of months there will be admit
ted into the animal colony at WASH
ington park a. black bear from Circle
City, Alaska, which, according to the
stories told about him by his recent
owner, Robert c. Curry, of Circle City,
is likely to demoralize all of Keeper
Beans well behaved menagerie.
Teddy, for that is the new common
place name of this proposed addition to
the zoo, is only in his teens as regards
his bear age. But he has ruined the
best chef in Circle City, has cost much
money by his dissolute habits. and has
acquired a reputation known to all
Alaska.
Mr.. Curry gave the bear to his broth
er William, of Milwaukee. And Will
liam Curry says he is going to hand
man, Keeper Bean, of the zoo.
Teddy was captured by Indians in
the frozen regions of the silent North,
way north of Circle City. He was less
than a day Ca 6-month day. old when
he was caught.
His real career began, however. after
he and his brother struck Circle City,
and became the property of Mr.. Curry,
who is a wealthy mine owner there. At
Circle City a man can pay higher
prices for food than in almost any 9TH
er spot under the sun Porterhouse
steaks come at 81, and side dishes are
only eaten by millionaires. 1t was when
Pierre Lognette, the Circle City no.
tells French chef, forgot to put the
strawberries in the safe that Teddy cut
his first caper.
An order of Strawberries and cream
in Circle City costs about $3.50, and
there were about twenty small boxes
of the berries stacked up when Teddy
turned loose his appetite. They rep
resented about 5000. Teddy ate them
up clean. Then he consumed enough
other delicacies to represent a small
fortune. ALI this was paid for by Mr..
Curry. This was Teddy's first offense.
The next time he got a chance, Teddy
raided the Arctic Inn, a fashionable
hosiery in the mining city, and stole q
12-pound ham, worth SIT, and lot OF
assorted meats, worth $50.
Mr.. Curry began to realize that the
bear was a costly asset 1t had al
ready cost him 1882. But while the
owner of Teddy was wondering what to
do, the latter fastened his decision by
entering the store of a bankrupt Seat
tie merchant, which had passed into
the hands of a receiver. Teddy crawled
into the store by night, and stayed
there for two days. His last raid was
an expensive one, and after settling It.,
Mr.. Curry chained up his pet. and took
him to Observation-Disclosures Free
Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-09
Enormous Annual Fire Loss.

No country in the world loses so
much property through fire as Goes
the United States, according to a cir
cular issued yesterday by the national
board of fire underwriters, which is
working for better fire department
equipment, proper building laws, ana
more efficient water supply.
In this country in 1907 the property
loss by fire is reported as $199,3s3, 800,
while for the last five years the total
is $1,257, 1885, or an annual aver
age of more than 1881, 100000. There
are 4.05 fires to each 1000 population
in American cities, against SO in Eu-
rope. The average fire loss per capita
in the United States for the last five
years was $500, against 33 cents for
SIX European countries, including
France, Germany and Austria.
No country. however rich, says the
board, can suffer such enormous losses
without seriously impairing its pros
perity, and it's up to the insuring pub
lie to realize that fact and work for
reform.-New York Sun.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16
The Lewiedale Dispensary.

Thepeople of Lewiedale, Lexington
county, do not want dispensary,
and they have taken very simple
method to rid themselves of the in
stitution. Every store, and, in fact,
every establishment in the town has
been rented out and the lease on the
store now used by the dispensarv ex-
pires in January and therefore will
not be relet. AS a result there is no
place for the dispensary, and the
chairman of the Lexington county
board, R. L. Keisler, was in the city
yesterday to consult with the author
tiles. The Carey-Cothran law :idoes
not allow dispensary to be closed
unless voted out, provided it was in
existence when the new law went
into effect, but as there is no place
available for the dispensary it seems
that as matter of necessity the
place will have to be closed. This, it
is said, means long fight for prohi-
bition in the town.-The State, 18th.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16

Our visit to Swansea on last Thurs
day was very much enjoyed. We
always love to ningle with the good
citizens of this growing little town.
We found the merchants bright and
cheerful though trade was not as good
as might be expected for the time OF
year. All Of the stores present holl-
day scene, many of the displays being
strikingly beautiful. Swansea is a
good town and her people are progress
sive, prosperous and happy.
The Swansea Bank building IS al
most completed and the interior IS
being fitted with up-to-date fixtures
and furniture. A fine burglar proof
safe has been enstalled and the bank
is now prepared to care for the funds
of its depositors. The statement OF
this bank appears in another column.
Mr.. W. H. F. Rast has the brick on
the ground for his brick store on the
corner. Other building improvements
are going on at Swansea.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16
TAX RETURNS.

In accordance with the law in refer
ence to the assessment and taxation Of
real and personal property, the Auditor,
or his assistant, will be and attend the
following named places for the purpose
of receiving tax returns for the fiscal
year 1909, and in order to meet the next
appointment, the hour will close al II
O'Clock in the morning and at 4 O'Clock
in the afternoon: tax payers will, there
fore, be prompt in meeting the appoint
ments, so as not to cause delay.
Tax payers will please come prepared
to give the name of the township and
number of school district wherein they
reside:
Irmo, Monday evening and Tuesday
morning, January II and IL.
Ballentine, Tuesday even'g. Jan 12-
White Rock, Wednesday morn Jan l3
Hilton, Wednesday evening, Jan l3.
Chapin, Thursday all day and Friday
morning, January ii and l5.
Peak, Friday evening and Saturday
to 2 o'clock D. m., Jan Is.
CASTOR, Monday morning Jan IS.
Swansea, Tuesday and Wednesday,
January 19 and 20.
JOS w NccltCl ., Ihu1 SO<sJ cofA a.
Jake Mack's, Thursday even Jan 81
Pelion, Friday all day, Jan %.
Steadman, Saturday morn'g Jan %.
Samaria, Saturday evening Jan %.
Batesburg, Monday all day Jan 25. !;
Leesville, Tuesday all day Jan rs. ::
Summit, Wednesday morn'g Jan p.
Gilbert, Wednesday even'g Jan 27.
Crout's Store, Thursday even'g Jan 70.
Ed Addy's, Friday morning Jan 20.
G. F. Keisler, Friday evening Jan 20.
Edmond. Saturday morning Feb :.
Irene, Saturday evening Feb Z.
Brookland, Friday evening and Sat-
urday to 2 O'Clock Feb 13 and "A.
At Lexington @. H., all days not in
cluded in above schedule from January
l, 1908 to February 20, 1908, when the
books will close, after which so per cent.
will be added for failure to make re
turns. Tax returns sent in by mail are
not legal unless sworn to before an
officer qualified to administer oaths.
All male persons are subject to poll
tax from II to 20 years Of age, except
those exempt by law.
Under the new law all dogs are sub
ject to a capitation tax Of so cents and
must be returned at the same time
when other property is returned:
W. D. DENT,
Auditor Lexington County.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16
In Memoriam.

Inloving memory of my dear broth
er, Arthur Ballentine, who died Sept.
6, 1908. BY one who loved him.
Fresh as the grass our bodies stand,
And flourish bright and gay;
The Lord has come in our home again
And took our dear brother away.
Dearest one, you have left US,
And lonely our hearts today;
How we miss your gentle footsteps,
And each word you had to say.
Dear one, how I loved you!
Nopen can write no tongue can tell; :;
But the gentle shepherd called you,
We must bid you long farewell.
BY his sister, HATTIE.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16
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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16

Just as we predicted, Edisto county
met defeat at the hands of the voters
of Lexington, Orangeburg and Aiken
yesterday. This was to be expected,
because had the county carried, it
was apparent to all, even to the most
enthusiastic new county advocate,
that Edisto county would have been
one of the poorest counties in South
Carolina, which would have meant
burdensome taxes for all time to
come. We congratulate the voters
upon their sound Judgment, and as
sure them that our best efforts will
ever oe to make Lexington the grand
est old county in the Palmetto State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16
Real Estate and Personal
Property for Sale.

Ioffer at private sale 125, acres of
land, 8 miles south Of Barr, one-horse
farm open; young orchard Of couple
hundred fruit trees; fairly good land;
small dwelling, stables and barn; coup
lie Thousand turpentine boxes; plenty
oak wood and lightwoed.
Also, one merchants Oil tank, 60 gals.
One set double buggy harness.
One open face buggy.
One horse or mule.
This property must be sold quick for
cash. 1t will pay to Call Oh or address,
J. FRYE,
2w9 Gilbert, S. c., Route /.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16
State Teachers Association.

The next meeting of the State
Teachers Association will be held in
Columbia Dec. 80, 81, and Jan. 1, and
it promises to break all records for at
tendance. Holiday rates will be in
force, and it is expected that every
live teacher, principal and superin-
tendent in the State will be present.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16

Both the Edgefeld Chronicle and
EdgefeId Advertiser did themselves
proud on their handsome Christmas
editions last week. We congratulate
Brothers Bacon and Minis.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16

It is not the value of the Christmas
gift that makes the receiver happy.
A small gift with much real increas-
ing progressive love is worth a
thousand times more than very ex-
pensive one without love.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16
Farmer Killed bv Son.

Augusta, Dec. 15.-John Kitchens
and his son, Monroe, farmers, living
at Wrens, Ca. 3Omiles from Augusta,
engaged in shotgun duel today, the
son killing the father. Both men, it is
said, we're drinking and no other cause
for the quarrel and partricide is given.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16
Final Discharge.

This is to notify all persons that I
will apply to Geo. S. Drafts, Esq,
Judge Of Probate for Lexington county,
South Carolina, on the 18th Of January,
1909, for final discharge as admins
traitor of the estate of J. A. Franklow.
G. D. FRANKLOW,
4w1O Executor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16

An exchange wisely remarks: A
business man trying to conduct his
business without advertising may well
be likened unto a bashful lover stand
ing afar off in the darkness throwing
silent kiss to his sweetheart-he
knows what he is doing but no one
else knows or cares.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16
TREsPAss NOTICE.

This is to notify all persons not to
hunt, fish, make roads or paths through
my lands, or trespass in any manner
whatsoever, as the law will be enforced
against all trespassers.
4w9p w. w. Fulmer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16
One Cord Wood Worth $1,000
or More in Columbia.

When the workmanship and finish
mas been put on it as it has been done
on that $35. 90 Suit of Furniture that
is being offered for S19.9S by
THE LION FURNITURE CO.,
Columbia, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16
"Wednesday, December IS, 1908.
Edisto county is named Dennis.

The Columbia States Christmas
edition on Sunday was gem, and in
keeping with the progressive spirit Of
this great daily.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-12-16

In the Woodward Maddox mayoralty
race in Atlanta maddox ran like
mad OK"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12
SHOW CONCERT
so S'DIFFE:RE:NT''
GENTRY BROTHERS DOG AND
PONY CIRCUS .PLEAsEs a.
THRONES.

Bigger and better than ever, the
Gentry Brothers United Shows will re-
tllEn to Fairmcat Monday. May 25,
and will give two of their delightful
performances ut and SIP. IN
There are no watts In the slow, the
performance moves rapidly and the
center ring is kept occupied ell the
time. There Is Il E=r.i OF performing
elephants. several camels and N small
menageric in addition to the Shetland
ponies and the dogs and n.omkt, 8.
aside from one high-diving act by a
fluffy little dog, all the acts are given
on the ground. After the G.cat parade
around the interior OF thu ;-nt. the
shows starts with the Introduction of
about nifty Shetland ponies in tableaux.
representing different countries Their
pyramid posing and complicated
marches made good impression. AMI
from TINT point on ;ile the end Of the
concert--yes. there is a concert-tlc
Gentry Brothers pleases every one.
Speaking of the concert. it is worth
while mentioning that this is an In.
novation. for instead OF n cheap vau,le-
vile performance, the concert con-
sists of an entertainment by educated
monkeys.
The Shetland ponies are much in
evidence. The go tiroug II military
drill. perform tricks and give high
school performances. Every Frony is
fat, sleek and we'll groumed. the ami
mails showing the best OF care. The
dogs are numerous and tricky. too.
Hounds leap over high barriers and
other varieties of dogs go through
wnltzes. D.-rei stunts. racing ami
about everything else that canine
can be trained to do. There are mon
keys who drive ponies and who drive
larscs and run a dog cart With a hap
py family OF passengers.
The last act of the dogs and mon
keys is the burning OF hotel. the
fire being extinguishe.I by dog and
monkey fire department.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12
a y = D. "a a
PERSONAL
MENTION

e 4. . p . +.
Mrs. G. L. shaver has returned
from a visit with relatives ana
/ friends In New York. Washington and
Fold Point Comfort. Va.
Mrs. George swisher left this
morning for Columbus, Ohio. to atten.l
the convention Of the G. j. a. 10 the
p. of l.. L.
Mrs. ". II .Spragg, who had been
here for some time. will leave to-mor.
row for her home in Waynesburg. Pa.
Mrs. n. W. Siusgrave and daugh.
ter, Miss Mary, OF Athens. Ohio. a.
rived here yesterday to spend few
weeks with Mr.. ELI ,lusgrave and fam.
!ly. BE-.
Mrs. ". II. Sands and little syn nr4
spending the week at AIi!lersvillc. Md,
With relatives.
Benz. Sherman. an expert watch
maker Of Philadelphia has accepted 4
position with the Gold Mine T.onn
Office on Madison street.
Miss Sadie Lloyd Is the guest OF lleI
sister. Mrs. r. =, Robey. at Clarlss
burg.
Miss Maync Hall will leave on
Thursday for an extended trip through
California
Mr.and Mrs. Joe Clutter. OF Clarks.
burg. spent Saturday and Sunday the
guests OF the latler's parents. Mr.. anil
Mrs. Sam Mortified. 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12

Men s fine Dress and
Work Skirts, soc
grade; during this
sale =. 800
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12
SENATOR IS Ill
NEW YORK soLoM WHO VOTED
FOR SUPPRESSION OF RACE
RACK GAMBLING LAID UP.

. . . H . y i. 10.
POUGHKEEPSlE. N. Y. Nav ia-
State Senator Otto G. Foclker. OF
brooklyn. l. seriously III at Stats.
hursh. n. Y. lie was operated upon
loi Anpeir;,-i:!s. The surgeons found
extensive inflammation ard many nd.
1rsions. T.r. Murphy said TINT he Is
hon"ful for the senator's recovery.
Int It %iii lie scveral days before he
can predict when he will be we'll
enough to attend the special session
OF the legislature. which begins TO.
night. The senator voted In favor
OF the Agnew-Hart antiracc tract;
gambling bilr when 1t was on its pas.
sage Mt the regular session anu defeat.
ed by n tie vote.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12
Fifth Ward Team Won.

Fifth ward school baseball team de.
feated the Freshman team of the high
school yesterday at the Fair grounds
by score Of Is to q. The battery for
Fifth wsrtl team wns Cunningham.
kerns, Hess; for the Freshmen.
Brown. Reynolds, Race. Umpires Pit
ger and Homilton. .,S{g s. X Sa
JUDITH: il, " 80 Z. ~ = III l5gi.555
Millions ,.se Gold Medal Flour. q u
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12
A Desirable Office.

Front office room on second foo.
Jacobs building is nov vacant. II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12
( illed Three
SOLDIER in THE PHILIPPINES
RUNS IAMuck AND STAYS
COMRADES.

r rH - =
MANILA, May "a telegram re
ceiyetl bE the nhjatant general last
night announced that Private Mike
Bricliam. OF the First United States
cavalry. ran annex. killing three an,
wolln'l!nG three OF bis comrades, on:
m:or::!I;.
TIE Dead.
First Sergeant VIM. IIoey. Z
Private &. Wilson.
Private Thomas Woodward.
Fatally Wounded.
Privnte Edward Woodward.
All the killed and wounded were
members OF TROOP f. First ciraliy.
Details Of the tragedy arc lacking,
but 1t Is presumed that Beacllam was
insane when he comnitated the Iced
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12

Mr.. Clark Kisner moved from Wheel
Ing this week TO Locust avenue, this.
city. ~ I, y 5.e x. .,.T
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12
Voted for John Sell.

Mr.. Y. i. Martin. of Amos. writes to
the West Firgintan stating that he
voted q ticket at Worthington in 1860
similar to the one published In this
paper few days ago as voted by Mr..
Pierce Kelley. Mr.. Martin seems
proud of having voted for Bell.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12

Try a West Virgin1an want ad.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12

Prohlhitian Party couaty cenvertion.
The Prohibitionists Of Marion coun-
" are hereby called to meet in mas,s
convention Mt Willard Hall in the
City Of Fairmont. Saturday. May 8.
1905, ut 1880 o'clock y. m. for tl,,,
purpose OF nominating candidates for
county offices and the transaction OF
such other business as may properly
come before the convention.
o. J. FLEMING. Hartman. +
OLIVER SHuRTLEFF. Secretary.
Fairmont, W. Va, May 18th. 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-05-12

49, Notice.
3 All parties holding claims against
the estate of Mrs. P. B. Ogden. de.
ceased. VIII please, present the same
to me at once for adjustment. S
Ct p b. OGDEN. Admir-.
tTABIrITA: 15E;a X II ~ +. "a
Raised, biscuits from Gold Medal Flour
are arrali en- t. 81 i3s''s ~ SAMAxTItta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-23

ing very tired. when toward evening noticed on
the horizon almost in front of us, blue spiral of
smoke AS the day misty and the atmosphere
thick, | knew the smoke could not be at
great distance therefore, | felt that within an
hour should at least find fire. and where fire is
man is not far distant The smoke rose higher and
higher as went toward it, and before long we
easily distinguished the skn-covered tents tepees
of an Indian village.
1--WE should not have feared the Indians except for
the fact that probably they had stolen horses and
might kill to hide their theft We were soaked
to the skin, almost starved, and without means o.
getting food We nearly exhausted, and had
choice but to appeal to the Indians for help
We therefore marched boldly could right
into the village though, to tell the truth, all the
boldness was the outside and there a great
deal of fear within. We wished at home, and
felt like cursing the Wyandotte treasure.
THE first sight that greeted our eyes entering
the village was our horses. The second object
observed was pack of hungry looking vicious
tent to get their supper. The barking of the dogs
by half hundred men, women, and children, all
In their midst Broken Toe, who seemed to be
their leader. The Indian men Immediately formed
a ring about us, and began most disconcerting
war dance with two badly frightened boys in the
center. The dance now, meant death to us
later on.
We're goners this time said Balser
40 Don't say word said |.
The Indians kept up their absurd dancing and