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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25

to 1000, 5000, 10000 and 1000. We
sold the -four to the workers. In
this way we supported about 100000
mouths until the spring crop came
in-about five months in all.
THE city was under water, but by
digging a new canal and miles OF
drains we rescued it. I had 5000 men
on canal work and 5000 carrying
earth into the city, and gangs of po-
lice, soldiers, carpenters, brick-layers,
stone masons, barrOW-men, boatmen,
milI-men, ETC. Miles of road, canals
and drains were dug bridges (12) built,
1000 trees planted, streets paved. In
fact, it was a new city when we fin
ished. I used money from the Shang
Hal fund, American money through
The Christian Herald fund and Chin
csc inland mission fund, $113,0 900, and
some $4,000 bags Of -four, wheat, corn,
etc. The officials, gentry and people,
erected three stone tablets, one glory
board as a record of thanks, and pre-
sented me with silk banners suitably
inscribed. I brought my bones away
safely, but left most Of my flesh in the
district Two young missionaries
served under me and two ladies
cooked and served -four daily. The
officials estimate is that 10000 people
of the district died Of starvation. The
dead and dying lay everywhere We
could not ease all. The sight and
stencil were often trying. The fam
ished dogs just fed upon the dead bod
les. Missionaries to the number of 40
visited, worked, and distributed in
large districts all round Three or
four became sick and two lost their
lives in the work. I Joined my wire
in Chefoo in June and We took charge
of the canatorium with so inmates I'M
this old work Riot, rebellion and
til November, when We returned to
bloodshed occurred here and in the
cities around during our absence"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25
Famine Facts at First Hand
Madison Man Direct from Stricken Region China


Professor Eliot BIackwelder is in
receipt of letter from a friend,
Oliver Burgess, China, who gives
some vivid and horrifying details OF
the awful famine conditions prevail
ing in some parts Of that stricken
country two years ago. 1t is dated
February u, 1908, at the China in
land mission, Hsing-An-fu, via HsI-
An-Seng. s Shen ST, northwest
China"
I thought a brief line might inter
est you" writes Mr.. Burgess. I'VE
have just returned to this city after
an unexpected absence Of a year In
December Of 1906 We left with our
children in order to escort the two
elder to our boarding school in Shan
Tung, northeast China. On reaching
Shang Hal, news Of the great floods
and famine occurring in the near
province Of Kiang Su was just reach
ing the outer world Public funds
were opened at once, and money
pOUl6u III Lioul EL4S IdIu, a4iC44 Sds
Canada, Australia. New Zealand, the
ports of China and other lands. /
left Mrs B. and the children in
Shang Hal and proceeded at once TO
the affected district for distribution
work. In one city on the grand canal
half million refugees were congre-
gated with no food and only 4 maj
or two to cover their bodies. In 9TH
er cities 100000 and $4,000, 10000
and 10000 assembled Most of their
land was under water, the summer
crop spoiled, and houses washed
down We distributed American
-four by ticket in one. district, free.
but that plan did not command my
sympathy, as it tended to pauperize
the lazy people; so crossed over 10
| the heart Of the district affected,
called An Pong Helm, and started i'm
mense relief works. We began
with 1000 men and rapidly increased
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25
The Home Vegetable
Garden.

The secret of a successful vegetable
garden is to keep the ground occupied
with a crop. As soon as one crop is
harvested, start another. Plan sue
cessive planting of the vegetables
that grow quickly so that they may
be enjoyed fresh throughout the
summer.
Lessons learned this year should be
treasured for next spring. 1t will
often be found that soil must be pre-
pared in a special manner for the
best success with some crops. Stiff
clay soils must be pIowed or spaded
thoroughly and this should be done in
the fall in those localities where the
ground freezes, as the thaw and freez-
ing help to break up the soil in fine
particles.
In places where a rich and sandy
soil is found and no freezing takes
place, blowing may be done in the
spring.
The ground must be thoroughly
fortified each season and the best
fertilizer is we'll rOtted barnyaTd ma
nme which should not contain shay
ings or sawdust, Chicken, pigeon and
sheep manure are also good fertilizers.
Too little attention to water is given
by many gardeners. Considerable ex-
pense in providing irrigation means
is warranted. 1t will be found wise
to start many seeds indoors in the
spring. They may be planted in win
dow boxes, sown in rows with each
row labeled. Plants started in the
house or in hot beds must be har-
dened off before transplanttng to the
open ground.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25
BY BEAR TEAM TO THE POLE.
Capt. Amundsen Is Planning to Har'
ness the PoIars.

Capt. Amundsen Is Planning to Har-
ness the PoIars.
Polar explorers have adopted many
methods of making a dash" for
their goal. In the earliest attempts
ID reach the ultimate north the soils
reliance was placed in the ships mat
carried the adventwers, and this
method was persisted In until quite
late in the nineteenth century, says
the Philadelphia Record. Notwi,h-
standing numerous fruitIess efforts
TO push vessels through the arctic
ice, the belief in the existence of an
open polar sea beyond the barrier
encouraged the hope that finally some
ship would be fortunate enough 20
find the gap that would permit an en-
trance. The intrepid Nansen re-
vived the idea Of q voyage TO the
pole in a ship, but with important
notifications Of the old notion The
ice packs were no longer to be
rammed and fought, but made 10
carry the vessel, after it had been
frozen fast in foe, aided by a cur
rent supposed TO flow poleward from
northeastern Siberia.
Nearly century ago Capt. Mares
tried sledging as means of attain
ing the highest north, the sledges in
this case being drawn by the mem
bers of the pary. Peary did not ac-
tually introduce the Eskimo dog as
factor in the attempted solution OF
the polar problem, but no explorer
has used dog teams on so large a
scale as he has, and, on the whole,
with signal success. He also took
some burroS on one of his expedi-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25
More Than He Can Give Away

The statement is made that Carne-
gle has given away S150,000,0OO, and
in the face of theses truly stupendous
figures his power to give seems TO be
unimpaired. 1T is spectacle to
cause the world to pause and marvel
The assertion has been made that.
with all his charity, Mr. Carnegie is
barely able to keep his fortune from
increasing. He gives only frrn his
income.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25
Boiled Liver En- Brochette.

Cut bacon and slices of liver into
pieces of the same Length and width.
Run a wooden skewer or stout straw
through each piece Of liver and alter
nately through a slice of bacon. Pro
coed in this way until each slice Of
bacon is fastened to a slice Of liver,
and each skewer is full Lay on a
broiler and broil over a clear fire.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25
Lax Business ARRANGE

Valparaiso is only about 5000
miles from New York, but it requires
from 70 to 80 days to get a reply to
a business letter, and to get an order
filled and delivered generally takes
from five to six months, when it
should be accomplished in one-half
the time, as in the case from Europe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25
a National Question.

With the nightriders menacing the
peanut crop at the opening Of the
baseball and circus season, that trou-
bic down in Kentucky becomes a
national affair. Call out the regu.
lars-Pittsburg Leader.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25
The Cbaperone Speaks

Isabel accepted a cup of tea as
though under protest, took a slice of
lemon gloomiIy and hunted for the
sugar tOngs with the air of one hav-
ing suppressed murder on her mind.
AS she wore a most becoming new
spring frock and her hair looked par
ticularly we'll, l could think of no eX-
PLANTATION of her gloom, inasmuch as
she is generally vivacious and cheer
full.
It's so annoying to have to decide
things" she snapped. ct upsets me
So"
who is the man?' I asked to help
her along.
How did you know it was a MANI"
she queried fretfully. 1T might have
been dress goods or summer hotels.
You know how long I've known Peter
Hendricks-three years-and l don't
know this minute whether l want to
marry him or not. And I've got to de-
cide-he insists on an answer
How considerate of him!" | said
as she waited.
There's every reason on earth why
| should marry him." went on Isabel
fierCely. "He has a position and edu-
cation and charming ways and good
disposition and loads of money, and
don't see why I don't now my own
mind"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25
On the Way.

A member Of congress from New
York defends the use Of the secret
service TO secure evidence in army
and navy divorce cases. We have
not been Russianized as yet, but we
are on the way.-St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25

E. de Max, who was Sarah Bern
hardt's leading man during her last
tour in this country, says that he is
going to leave the French stage and
come over here to act. He would I've
a welcome addition to our list Of
tragedians
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25

you've got your problem mixed" |
told her after an instant during
which she drank tea as though her
life depended upon it. You're not
worrying in the least over whether
you're going to marry Peter. You
know prefectly well you aren't. What
you are trying to decide is whether or
not you have the courage to marry
Dick Bassett. Why waste time dis
cussing Peter?"
Isabel leaned back in her chair and
shut her eyes. She really looked worn
out, and her attitude spelled dejec-
ton. Maybe that's it," she admitted
hopeIessly.
'PII give it up" l told her. Pm
sure l don't know and you don't seem
to. Of course it was foolish in you
in the first place to pick out Dick Bas-
sett to fall in love with. You should
have said to yourself. He's big and
honest and good looking and gentle
man, and decidedly lovable, and the
one man on earth for me, but with
my bringing up and expensive tastes
his $500 year settles him. 1t
wouldn't buy my gowns alone You
should have been practical, Isabel"
you don't believe a word you say"
she fiared out, her eyes very wide
| open. 'It sounds horrid,"
Don't I asked, trying to look
! offended. ''You don't fancy that | am
foolish enough to preach love in a
four-room fiat to you, do you It
sunds beautiful in theory when the
lovely young heiress deserts every
habit of life she has been used to
since, BIRTH gives her Paris gowns to
the poor and her jewels to feed the
chickens and blithely dons print
dress in which to broil the beefsteak
and lives happily ever after. You
couldn't keep your. hands properly
manicured"
"But tiff the girl really cares
that would help" Isabel said, rather
protestingIy studying the ring. II
didn't dream you were so worldly in
your views"
Maybe it would help I admitted,
| eff she were able to keep up on the
Elysian heights twenty-four hours in
the day. But you know how it is now
when you have all the material COM
forts of life You get the blues and
hate everybody. How would it be
then? I'm surprised at you, isabel
| You've been carted along on rose
leaves always. You couldn't do it
you can't imagine how it would be.
And you'd have TO drop out of every
thing, for you couldn't keep up with
your old crowd. No, on the whole,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25

William A Norton has replace.
George Arliss In Mrs. Fishes com.
pany. r..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-06-25

Written by request for the American
Archaeological Magazine, published by
Stephen ID. Peet LII. D., New York
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

FREE DELIVERY to Long Beach, Venice Santa Monica,
Ocean Park Redondo and San Pedro Phone orders
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
Cures Blood. skin Diseases, Cancer.
Greatest Blood Purifier Free.

If your blood is impure, thin, diseased,
hot or.fun Of humors. if you have blood
poison, cancer, car5uncles, eating sores,
scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and
bumps, scabby, pimply skin, bone pains,
catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or
skin disease, take Botanic Blood. Balm
s(B. B. b. Soon all sores heal, aches
and pains stop and the blood is made
pure and rich. Druggists or by express
81 per large bottle. Sample free by
writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
B. B. B. isespecially advised for chronic,
deep-seated cases, as it cures after all
else fails. Sold in Lexington, S. G., by
Derrick's Drug store and Kaufman
Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
March salesday.fl

Clerk Samuel B. George sold the
following property on Monday:
The case of Jno. M. Roof, ct. al.
against Job Roof, The Meeting street
lot in New Brookland, was sold to
Jno. M. Roof. for S505, and the other
lot in the same town to D. Charlton
Roof, for $3.50. !.
The case Of Ella J. shull against
Elizabeth Roof ct. al, lot in town of
New Brookland, was sold to Jno. w.
GregorN for $215.,
The Vernelia Hoover lands, IS acres,
were bid in for the heirs sby A. D..
Martin. attorney, at S710.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
Delmar Locals.

On account of the continued wet
and cold weather the grain crops are
very late.
The farmers are taking advantage
of this nice weather and are; making
preparations for another crop.
A number of people in this section
are suffering with colds and grippe.
Mr.. A. B. Caughman,. of Newberry,
spent couple days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Caughman, last
week. .
Mrs. A. V. Hite and little daughters
Maude and Eloise, visited at Mr.. D.
w. Hite's yesterday.
Miss Ola Hutchinson, Of Newberry,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. L. Smell
grove.
Messrs. T. G. and S. M. Moore made
a business trip to Saluda last Thurs
day.
Profs. Monts and Kibler spent Fri
day to Sunday with their parents in
Newberry county.
News was received here yesterday
of the sudden death~of Mrs. Emanuel
Price, of the Priceville section. Mrs.
Price was daughter of Mr.. S. S.
Nichols, of near here.
After being confined to her bed for
three months and suffering untold
pain, Mrs. Epsy Hare died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. A. l..
Eargle, at 1850 o'clock on Monday
evening, Feb. Oath.
Mrs. Hare was in her seth year and
leaves two sons, Messrs. D. T. and J.
W. Hare, and one daughter, Mrs. A:
L. Eargle, with a number of grand
and great-grand-chi besides a
host Of other relatives and friends to-
mourn her:death. z Z.
Funeral services were conducted by
her pastor, Rev. j. Austin, Tuesday
evening at Mt. Hebron church and
the body laid to rest in the church
cemetery. Lloyd.
March Q, 1908. a.Ii
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04

Mr.. John Riha, of Vining, Ia, says
81 have been selling Dewitt S
Kidney and Bladder Pills for about a
year and they give better satisfaction
than any pill / ever sold. There are a
dozen people here who have used them
and they give perfect satisfaction in
every case. I have used them myself
with fine results" Sold by The Kauf-
mann Drug Co. y,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
Light 9

~ 'eH p. e.
z Do you want to save money? Then
use the fiBest" Incandescent Vapor Gas
Lights and burn air instead Of money.
They give 80 per cent. more light than
Rochester Coal Oil Lamp, consume 80
per cent. less oil and make 90 per cent.
less heat.
All Lamps guaranteed for period of
two years, provided they are handled
according to our instructions.
ssBest' Incandescent Gas Lights, 100
candle power each, 800 candle power,
one gallon of gasolene per burner, so
hours, &C., cost $500. The above is for
lighting room 20xeo, 100 hours a
month for one year. For prices, ETC.,
write
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
At the columbia Theatre.

On Monday evening March 9, Lew
Doekstader's famous minstrals will
appear at the Columbia theatre.
Dockstader is comedian of excep-
tional originality and artistic methods,
and is in a class by himself in his
special field of minstrelsy. Lexing-
ton Will as usual, befwell represented
a5 this famous show.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
.Mr Hartley Here.

Mr.. q. 81. Hartley, the genial post
master and popular merchant of Gas
ton, was il town Monday. Mr.. Hart
ley enstalled several gas lamps while
here. He sells the .Best" Light Cos,
lights, and indeed they are best:
Read his advertisement elsewhere and
send your orders for these lamps to
Mr.. Hartley at CASTOR. He was ac-
companied here by his. friend, Mr.. w.
G. Spires. $50 y
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
Solicitor Zimmerman.

Solicitor George Bal1 Zimmerman
issa popular prosecuting officer. In
reviewing his work in the Fifth cir
cult, The Columbia State, under Sun
days date, says.
Solicitor Timmerman's last work
in this circuit was his best and he
leaves the criminal docket in much
better condition than it was a few
months ago. The court officials and
members of the bar bade him a re-
luctant good bye yesterday, and the
best wishes of his many friends in Co.
lumbia follow him in his work in the
new adjoining circuit"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
,A Successful Egg Hunt.

8 Miss Jennie Kyzer is indeed a sue
cessfuJ egg hunter. On Monday while
gathering up the eggs at the residence
Of Mrs. Roof, Miss Kyzer found q
hens nest with just three dozen and
four eggs in it, which surpasses any
thing We have heard Of in the egg
line! Evidently Mrs. Roofs hens are
anticipating q heavy demand on them
along about Easter.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
!, Card of Thanks.

10 the, Editor of The Dispatch:
Please allow. me spacein your paper
to thank those friends who were 50
kind during the sickness of my family
and myself. Dear friends, your kind
ness viii never be forgotren, and may
heavens richest blessings ever be
YOURS. ". "A. A.zHARMAN.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
Bishop Duncan Dead.

Bishop w. w. Duncan, of the Meth
odist church, died in Spartanburg on
Monday after an illness of several
weeks. Bishop Duncan was one OF
the most widely known and beloved
ministers in the South, and his death
has caused genuine sorrow wherever
he was known.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
Fine Lettuce.

We beg toreturn our sincere thanks
( bo Mrs. r. j. Schwartz for several
heads of delicious lettuce of her own
raising. Mrs. Schwartz is one OF the
earliest gardeners in this section and
che never forgets her friends.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
I.ent Begins.

IS Today is Ash Wednesday, the be-
ginning OF the forty days OF Lent.
Good Friday will come this year on
THE nth day Of April and Easter Sun
day on the 10Th.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
Seed Corn! Seed Corn!

The Worlds Premium Seed Corn
which took the Premium at the
Worlds Fair. Raised and sold only
by the Daisy Seed Farm. Write
to-day for circular, Price List and
Sample, free.
THE DAISY SEED FARM,
Z. F. D. No. s, Winston-Salem,N \. G.
Feb. 19-3mO.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04

Kodol is today the best known and
most reliable remedy for all disorders OF
the stomach, such as dyspepsia, heart
burn, sour stomach and belehing Of gas.
Kodol contains the same juices found in
q healthy stomach. Kodol is pleasant
ITO take. 1t is guaranteed to give relief
and is sold here by The Kaufman
Drue, Go
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
Dr. 81. G. Ridgell.

z Dr.. j.. @. RidgeIly of Batesburg, has
been appointed amembeE OF the Board
sof Assessors for his town, vice Or.
wv. 2. Zimmerman, who refused to
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
Warming.

All persons are forbidden to hire,
employ or harbor Roy Denilla Sharpe,
who is under age, and has my protec-
ton. The law will be enforced against
any one violating this notice.
J. W. Sharpe, Castor. 5. Z.
Feby. 1918.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday. March 4, 1908.

Index co New Advertisements.
For Sale-A. M. Long.
+ Final Discharge. A. Geiger ct al
The Home Bank.
Paint -Shand Builders Supply Co.
Sadd dles-Davis &tCo.
4 Shoes-Harman's Shoe Store.
& Spring Goods Tapp.
Light-C. H. Hartley.
& Bankrupt Sale-Karl F. Oswald.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
Tor Bent.

The Baily home and farm on the
Two Notch road, near SAKE Gotha
Cotton Mil. For terms apply to }.
f. Bayly, Irene, s. G. Twp
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
! Pension Notice.

The Pension Board will meet on
Monday, the 9th day Of March, to-
finish up the business of the Board for
the present year. s. M. ROOF,
8 S Chairman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
g 10 Cent Rate.

The Southern railway has announc-
ed that on April 1st they will put on
"a fat passengerrate of 21a cents per
mile on all lines operated in this
State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04

Fresh supply of garden seed-d1ffer-
sent var1eties-just opened up at Har- H
mans Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
.nla nisnansars Ra.elected,

Old Dispensers Re-eleeted.
The Lexington County Dispensary
Board has reelected all the old dis
spensers for another year.. 8. Caugh-
man, Lexington; D. E. Hammond,
Gilbert; j. A.Mayer, Peak; .. M.
{3xner. New Brookland.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-03-04
Cotton Market.
Fresh Stock Of Garden Seed.

T,axington :. liz
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-06-19

The Sioux river Is down to a nor
NAL stage at this point, but during
the high water it cut a new channel
across the bend on the Iowa side just
south of the Assembly bathing house.
Superintendent Gunderson of the Or
phan Home made a determined effort
to fill up the cut after the first high
water but the last rise in the river
washed out the obstruction and near
ly half of the water coming down
goes through the cut. 1t is likely
that the old channel around the bend
will gradually fill UP and the river
will continue to follow it's new chan
mel. There are about fifteen acres in
the island thus formed which belongs
to the Beloit Orphan Home. 1t is
not often the Sioux river changes it's
channel but the bend was so abrupt
that the full force of the current, af-
ter turning south at Captain Han
sons boat house, struck the Iowa
bank direct and the high water soon
dug a canal across. The river was
rushing through the new channel
Sunday with great force. There will
be no nor backwater on the south
edge Of the Assembly ground while
the cutoff remains open.